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With Thanksgiving right around the corner our thoughts also turn to family, friends and taking the time to pause and reflect on life’s blessings that fill our homes with balance and love. I wish each and every one of you a wonderful holiday celebrating this glorious day surrounded in good health and with the people you love most.

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On a recent Sunday, the history group from Winding River toured the “Wilmywood” EUE Screen Gems Studios. Alas, no Tony Stark or Big Jim, but a fun tour nonetheless. We began by visiting the screening room where the production staff watches their dailies. They showed us a short film highlighting all the movies and TV series that have been filmed there.

Next we were on to the tour of the ten production studios. One is 37,000 square feet and the largest on the East Coast. Unfortunately, we were not able to tour it as FOX had it set up for filming Sleepy Hollow. It is actually a water tank studio but flooring had been placed over it for filming some sequences.

We were able to tour the sets of a new series, Secrets and Lies. The police station was so realistic it seemed to be just waiting for "Action!” We were warned not to touch anything as it may have been filmed one way and any changes might be detected. There is a home on the set that is an exact replica of one in Por-ters Neck.

Anyone who has watched The Dome would have been captivated by Sweetbriar Rosie's restaurant where many scenes take place. This restaurant is a replica of one near Lumberton.

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River Run, our sister Firewise Community, was one of the state pioneers in promoting Firewise Communities/USA. They are celebrating a 10-year anniversary as a Firewise Community as shown in this picture of their new recognition signage. Watch for the WR Firewise Community recognition sign to appear soon at the entrance of our community.

The goal of Firewise Communities/USA is “to promote com-munity–wide participation in the use of technology, policy and practices that minimize the loss of life and property to wild-fire.” Our mission in WR is very simple: reduce fuel sources for potential fires. Per the Assessment Plan written in July 2013 by Gary Wood, NC State Firewise Coordinator, Wildfire Mitiga-tion Specialist and Bill Walker, Cape Fear Area Ranger, NC Division of Forest Resources, Winding River received a “moder-ate” risk rating for wildfire. We have been very fortunate to have not yet experienced a disastrous fire in our community. However, many of you will recall the devastation that wild fires wreaked on communities in North Myrtle Beach a couple of years ago. Even with adequate equipment, experienced firemen, and the close proximity of the Sunset Harbor/Zion Hill Volunteer Fire Department, under the

leadership of Chief John Eeten, the design of many communi-ties makes it extremely difficult for fire fighters to safely access and protect threatened homes in the event of a wildfire.

The North Carolina Firewise Communities/USA guide states “While many people think of western states such as California as being particularly prone to wildfire destruction, the problem also exists in North Carolina. In fact, a 2000 study showed that our state ranks number one in the amount of land area that falls inside Wildland/Urban Interface zones and fifth in the number of homes (41%) in the WUI. This, taken with the fact that wildfire is a nat-ural part of the state's ecosystems, illustrates the danger that many residents live under. It is not a matter of ‘if ’ a wildfire will occur, but ‘when’ it will happen. Many NC residents are not aware that they are on the edge of a wildfire disaster.” Being proactive, the goal of the WR Firewise Task Force is to research and implement short-term and long-range projects that will support Firewise initiatives in our community. To further this goal, the Task Force is taking steps to work to protect our neigh-borhood before a wildfire occurs. The 2014 Firewise Task Force Action Plan listed below outlines the team’s goals and objectives. It is also available on the WR website for your referral.

So what can you do to help us be firewise? We ask you to consider being a volunteer on the Firewise Task Force. We are look-ing for volunteers who are project-minded people interested in helping with landscaping initiatives, reducing home fuel mitiga-tion, fire evacuation and communication planning, etc. Meeting monthly, each member will be expected to take responsibility for researching and implementing at least one major project, hopefully, working in teams for implementation depending on the number of members involved. The Task Force is especially interested in volunteers who are future minded and proactive in focusing on conservation of WR natural resources.

WR Firewise Task Force Action PlanIn an effort to raise awareness and further lower the risk of wildfire in our community, the Firewise Task Force has identi-fied the following goals and objectives:

Short-Term Projects:1. Develop and publish all plans on the Winding River website.• Publish the Firewise Action Plan on the website.• Develop a Firewise Evacuation Plan.• Develop a Communication Plan to notify residents of fire or

other emergencies.

2. Educate the Winding River Community (residents, rent-ers, visitors) about wildfire hazards and methods to maintain a defensible area surrounding all structures.• Develop an Information Sheet containing educational facts on

wildfire hazards and the benefits of using low flammability native landscaping and reducing the amount of fuel in close proximity to residences.

• Suggest to the ARB committee that they recommend adding the following listings to the ARB Design Guidelines:

• Less flammable plant and mulch materials• Firewise recommended construction materials• Advise the Boards of Directors for Clear Water Place and

Sandy Creek about the Firewise Program and various sug-gested approaches to mitigate fire risk in their neighborhoods.

• Plan and implement a Firewise Day with the support of the Sunset Harbor/Zion Hill VFD and the state and area For-est Service (e.g. distribute Firewise literature including the Homeowners check off list and other pertinent brochures).

3. Reduce the potential threats for wildfire.• Recommend the use of non-flammable infrastructure materi-

als (e.g. replacing wooden street posts as needed with non-flammable posts and continuing the use of reflective metal

signs with large lettering).• Remove debris from vacant lots and common areas.• Remove vines, scrub and debris in community areas where

vegetation is thick and overgrown, such as areas along Riv-erhouse Road, Cypress Ridge, Riverwood (area frontage of Leaning Pine Road), and Sandy Creek.

• Plan and implement a ‘Home Cleanup Day’ providing services for debris removal from residences.

• Investigate discount prices for bulk mulch materials for home-owners who choose to replace pine straw.

Long-Range Projects1. Investigate the placement of additional fire hydrants in the

community to comply with new insurance standards and install reflective markers to designate the location of the fire hydrants.

2. Investigate collaboration with the Hewetts to clear an egress across their property connecting Goley Hewitt Road to Hewitt Town Road.

3. Consider permitting a prescribed burn for the Nature Pre-serve area.

Winding River Joins the Prestigious FIREWISE COMMUNITIES/USAby Pat Steele and Lee Burton

Winding River (WR) was recently designated a Firewise Community by the U.S. Forestry Service. In recognition of this new status, the WR Board of Directors approved the formation of a new WR Firewise Task Force to serve under the auspices of the Landscaping Committee. Coordinated by Pat Steele, members of the WR Firewise Task Force include Gail Aaron, Bob Benson, Dave Bergstrom, Pam Duncan and Arlene Loepp.

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On September 10th, WR’s History Group visited Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson to view artifacts recovered from Black-

beard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge and colonial Brunswick Town.

Even though the QAR sank almost 300 years ago in shallow water, it was only located fairly recently. Although it was known to have sunk at Top Sail Inlet, there were, at that time, two inlets with the same name. The inlet where the ship was finally located is now known as Beaufort Inlet. Discovery was fur-ther complicated by tidal changes due to waves, shifting sands, and storms. The ship was confirmed to be the QAR when its engraved bell was unearthed. Whether the QAR ran aground by accident or on purpose is still a matter for debate.

The exhibit of artifacts from the Queen Anne’s Revenge con-sisted of smaller recovered items, such as cannon balls, musket balls, a beautiful shard of pottery, etc. Larger items can be found at Beaufort, NC; Greenville, NC; or at the underwater laboratory at Ft. Fisher – although a few underwater items were on display for us at the Visitor’s Center. Certain items must

remain encrusted and kept in water to prevent them from disin-tegrating. These items are initially identified by size and shape and confirmed by x-ray.

Edward “Blackbeard” Teach (possibly Thatch) was British and began his seagoing career as a privateer, later converting to pira-cy serving under the command of Benjamin Hornagold. It was during this time that he learned the value of instilling fear into his prey. Once taking command of his own ship, he put this les-son into practice and terrorized ships in both the Atlantic and Caribbean using the Outer Banks of NC, especially Ocracoke Island, as his home base. For a time, he teamed up with the “Gentleman Pirate” from Barbados, Stede Bonnet – that is, until he double-crossed Bonnet, an act, which eventually led to Bon-net’s capture and execution and his own downfall in the fall of 1718. When finally confronted with capture, Blackbeard con-tinued to fight until eventually collapsing due to loss of blood from approximately five bullet and 20 stab wounds. He was beheaded and his severed head was taken to Williamsburg, VA, where it was put on display, as a deterrent to would-be pirates.

We also learned the history of Brunswick Town, which had its start in 1725-26 when Col. Maurice Moore and his brother Roger received land grants in the Lower Cape Fear region. Brunswick Town, so named to honor King George I, who hailed from the German house of Hanover-Brunswick, soon became a thriving port as NC’s leading exporter of naval stores (timber, pine tar, etc.) that were abundant in the area. Unfortunately, after being invaded, sacked, and burned at least twice during the Revolution, and further undermined by Gov. Gabriel Johnston in favor of Wilmington as the seat of government, Brunswick Town was abandoned.

However, outer walls of St. Phillips church remain standing and other parts of the town have been excavated. Especially interesting was the discovery of three wharfs from colonial times. Artifacts from the colonials as well as from the Spanish invasion of 1748 have been found. Because of the fragility, no actual excavation is done around the wharfs, but rather items are carefully gathered as they emerge. On display were a Spanish shoe in remarkably good condition, a 1737 “2 real” Spanish coin, hemp rope, parts of shipping barrels, a probably stocking cap, parts of a jacket, parts of a probably Spanish uniform.

A treasure trove (pun intended) of thanks goes out to Jim McKee, historical interpreter, who shared an absolute wealth of information with us.

Display of artifacts found at the colonial wharf site at Brunswick Town

Edward “Blackbeard” Teach

Jim McKee showing plan of the largest of the original colonial wharfs

Queen Anne’s Revenge

Arr, a Pirate’s Life for Me! – Not Really! Pirate’s Lives Generally Didn’t End Well by Carolyn and Jerry Block - WR History Club

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Charles Dickens Christmas Revue 2014

What a lovely way to begin the Christmas Season - with outstanding performances, a festive Victorian Social Gathering, a “Dickensian” art exhibition by Brunswick County Public School Students and old

English carols performed by the Oakwood Waits carolers of Raleigh!

Hosted by The Brunswick Arts Council on November 29 at the Southport Community Building; 3-4pm Matinee of Dickens Christmas Revue; 4-6pm Victorian Social – Cash Bar and Silent Auction, Refreshments and Entertainment; 6-7pm Repeat Performance of Dickens Christmas

Tickets: Students $8/ Seniors $10/ at the door $15 / in advance $12 at the Ricky Evans Studios or on-line at brunswickartscouncil.org.

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Celebrating 40 years, The Sea Notes Choral Society presents its 2014 Christmas Concert – “Season of Love” at Hatch Auditorium, Baptist Assembly on Caswell Beach/Oak Island. The singers will be directed by Diane

Kulp and accompanied by Jane Boberg at 7:30pm Thursday, December 4 and Friday, December 5. The third performance is at 3pm on Sunday, December 7th. The 150-member chorus has performed an impressive array of styles of music and celebrating 40 years of singing. Concerts are always free to the public, but donations are welcomed, as Sea Notes is a nonprofit organization. For information call 910-363-4183 or www.sea-notes.com

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On September 13, 2014, nearly 140 Winding River residents and their guests enjoyed the third annual Low Country Boil. The meal was catered by Sal Rubio of The Grille and featured shrimp, clams, mussels, smoked sausage and potatoes (all boiled, of course) as well as barbecued chicken, corn and the usual delicious side dishes. Jim Minett of Key Productions, who managed the tunes in such a way to get several dozen folks out on the dance floor after dinner, provided entertainment. The planning committee was especially proud of their new beach-themed table decorations, which put a smile on many faces.

Many thanks go out to the Social Committee for sponsoring this end of summer event. Co-chairs Julie Kirincic and Rie Meehan ably assisted Chairperson Judy Pfeil. Special thanks to Sharon Vinciguerra for the creative inspiration behind the table decor and to Barbara Michal for the photos you see here. And a special thanks to those who volunteered to help with the setting up, decorat-ing and cleaning up led by Donna and Ray Burns and countless other husband/wife teams.

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BUSINESS beat- WR Resident Brings Community Acupuncture Clinic to Brunswick CountyBy Jo Ann Lane

Group Room Kathy Rebeck

Some of us might think that needles are associated with pain but Kathy Rebeck associates them with healing and health. That’s because Kathy is an acupuncturist and has been amazed at the healing she has seen through acupuncture, both in her own life and in her clients. Kathy became an acupuncturist because it literally changed her life and she says she is healthier now than when she was in her 30s and 40s. “I had severe allergies for many years that impacted both my life and my health, I was just always sick. After starting acupuncture I started feeling better, was eventually able to give up weekly allergy shots, and very seldom have any symptoms.”

Kathy and Ken, her husband of 42 years, have been residents of Winding River since 2012 and live in Amberwood. “We both love this community, not only is it beautiful, it is also very warm and welcoming.” Kathy is a nationally board certified, licensed acupuncturist in the State of North Carolina and has been prac-ticing in Southport and Bolivia as Shining Sea Acupuncture since 2007. She received her Master of Acupuncture Degree in Five Element Acupuncture from Tai Sophia Institute (now the Maryland University for Integrative Medicine), one of the first accredited acupuncture schools in the United States. Kathy also holds a degree in Business Administration from the Uni-

versity of Maryland. She sees clients in her home on Baywater Court and beginning November 5th will offer a Community Acupuncture Clinic on Wednesday mornings from 9 to noon at Hearts and Sol Wellness Center in Oak Island. “I am so excited to be able to offer this clinic to the community. It is something that I have wanted to do for several years,” says Kathy.

WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE? Acupuncture is an energetic system of traditional healing that is one of the oldest, most common, and dependable systems of healthcare in the world. With the use of hair-thin needles inserted gently into specific points on the body, the acupunctur-ist can enhance the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Acu-puncture has been in use in Asia for more than 3,000 years. In the 30 years since it has been introduced to the U.S., it has proven to be exceptionally safe when performed by a licensed acupuncturist, and statistically effective in an increasing number of scientific studies.

WHAT IS COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE?Community Acupuncture is part of a global movement to make acupuncture more accessible and affordable. It is a social busi-ness model that aims to increase client access to acupuncture by

offering individualized treatments in a quiet, comfortable group setting with fees set on a sliding scale of $20 - $40 per treat-ment, without income verification.

WHY A SLIDING SCALE? Acupuncture is most effective when done on a regular basis, once a week or more. “We recognize that everyone has differing financial circumstances that may make private treatment pro-hibitive. In order to allow everyone to have access to the benefits that acupuncture can provide, a sliding scale of $20 - $40 per treatment is used. Clients decide what they can afford and there is never a need to prove your income.”

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE CLINICBecause we use points on the scalp, ears, and below the knees and elbows there is no need to undress, but you should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. When you arrive simply sign in, choose a chair and remove your shoes and socks. Other people quietly receiving treatment at the same time will surround you. This is an opportunity to relax with your peers in a healing environment, which often makes individual treatment more powerful. After the needles are placed, simply lie back, close your eyes and relax to the

sounds of soft music and let your cares drift away as the needles do their work.

Acupuncture is effective for many illnesses as well as general wellness and stress relief. All are welcome.

To make an appointment, go to www.shiningseaacupuncture.com, click on the “Community Acupuncture” page and then the calendar. Or email [email protected]. Private treatment is also available by calling 910-599-3081.

Kathy realizes that for many, this approach may seem adven-turous but what could be more sensible than giving your body the tools it needs to heal itself ? "I look forward to expanding the reach of this amazing medicine to a broader segment of the Brunswick County Community, and to work-ing with my clients to achieve the highest level of health and wellness possible.”

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Until 1989 at the end of Communism, Eastern Europe was a mysterious and perhaps even a foreboding place, a corner of the “evil empire.” Since then this part of the world has come alive, dynamic and vibrant. It welcomes travelers with lively cities, towns and squares, breathtaking sights, fascinating history and reasonable prices.

A great way to travel this area is on a river cruise. Howard and I, along with Vicki and Bob Duke, recently took a river cruise on the Danube and to other Eastern European cities following in the footsteps of the Habsburgs (also spelled Hapsburgs) and immersing ourselves in the history, sights and culture. Some of the Eastern European cities we traveled were: Budapest, Hungary; Bratislava, Slovakia; Vienna, Durnstein and Salzburg, Austria; Český Krumlov and Prague, Czech Republic; and Kra-kow and Warsaw, Poland.

Our Grand Circle river ship sailed the waters of the Danube, Europe’s second-longest river and a vital means of transporta-tion for 2,000 years. The views of the towns on either side of the river with castles overlooking the banks, provided a picturesque view to capture with your camera or mind’s eye while thinking of the history of the area. Join us now on the cruise as we sail the Danube.

Imagine yourself on the river ship docked right in the city, on the doorstep of Budapest, the capital of Hungary and the nation’s political and cultural heart. This cosmopolitan city, now known as Budapest, was once the separate cities of Buda and Pest.

Step off the ship and you’re back in time in the medieval heart of the city. In Budapest, you have many historic sights, museums, shops, restaurants and amazing architectural wonders to see.

Budapest’s sights include: the neo-Gothic Parliament build-ing; St. Matthias Church; Fisherman’s Bastion; the Opera House; Dohany Street Synagogue; the thermal baths; St. Stephen’s Basilica; and the Hospital in the Rock. Stroll the city to the Central Market Hall, an indoor market, and sam-ple Hungarian delicacies or buy some of the crafts made by the locals. It’s evening now and we are cruising the Danube

to see the buildings and bridges sparkling with lights against the evening sky.

We leave Budapest and sail to Bratislava, Slovakia. We see a cityscape of Medieval towers as we stroll through the cobblestone paths of Old Town and Market Square. We will visit St. Martin’s Gothic church (13th-16th century) and the Neo-classical Arch-bishop’s Primate Palace where Napoleon once signed a peace treaty in 1805. The massive Bratislava Castle overlooks the city. Imagine the Habsburg Queen, Maria Theresa residing there. Then your senses are awakened to today as you sample some of the traditional foods when invited to visit a local home. That afternoon onboard the ship, a local university student is having a roundtable telling what life is like today for young people in this area of the world. You’ve traveled through so much history and time in just one day!

Vienna is your next port of call, an architectural treasure trove. We learn the history of Vienna, or Wien as the German’s call it, going back centuries but this trip’s focus is the 20th century. We go on a tour of the city along the Ringstrasse circling the magnificent opulent Hofburg Palace grounds, the home of the renowned Spanish Riding School; the Austrian National Library; St. Stephan’s Cathedral (14th century); the Schön-

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A Danube Waltz Cities With history, MusiC And, of Course, food!By Loretta Acheson

Note: This is part one of our travelogue on a trip we took recently to Eastern Europe. This article is written as if you are on the cruise with us. Part two will be in Decem-ber’s River News.

Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg

Picturesque village of Durnstein on Danube

Tasting Sacher Torte in Vienna

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brunn Palace; the Imperial Treasury; the State Opera House; Sigmund Freud’s museum; art and history museums and so much more. Walk this elegant city and feel like a local. And of course, to sample the local foods, we have Wiener schnitzel, and at Café Sacher taste the legendary Sacher torte and at Demel’s have coffee and apple strudel. Surrounded by vineyards, it’s only proper to sample the wines.

Back to the ship before dinner, we have a cooking demonstra-tion to making apple strudel and then tour the ship’s galley where all the delicious meals are prepared. That evening is a special event, Musical Vienna. We go to a concert hall and are treated to music of Mozart and Strauss presented by a chamber orchestra with dancers and singers. It’s time to bid “auf wieder-sehen” to Vienna and sail on the Danube to Durnstein and the scenic Wachau Valley going through some locks along the way.

Durnstein is a picturesque, medieval town, dominated by the stony ruins of a battered castle. We walk up to the town’s nar-row cobblestone main street and see a town frozen in time. It is known for the imprisonment of Britain’s King Richard the Lion Heart in the 12th century. It’s also known for its vineyards that cover the sculpted hills along the river. Back to the ship we con-tinue to cruise the Wachau Valley, a relaxing way to spend the afternoon sipping some of the local wines while sailing scenic bends in the river and countryside.

We arrive in Melk to discover the historic Melk Abbey. This mag-nificently ornate structure has a long history including serving as a Roman border post and then a fortress. It became a Benedictine

monastery in the 11th century. It had been destroyed by fire and restored as an 18th century Baroque abbey financed in part by the sale of the abbey’s Gutenberg Bible to Harvard. The library cur-rently has more than 70,000 books and 2,000 manuscripts, chiefly from the 9th through the 15th centuries.

We’re sailing on to Linz where we take a side trip to Salzburg, the beautiful city where the musical genius Amadeus Mozart was born…although we probably think of it more for the enchantment of the classic The Sound of Music. It is internation-ally renowned for its Baroque architecture and is one of the best-preserved city centers. The imposing Hohensalzburg for-tress and delicate church steeples dominate Salzburg’s skyline. The old town is charming with its cobbled lanes with buildings and churches of architectural interest. The main street has many shops with recognizable names albeit the signs are elegantly identified with wrought-iron signs. Yes, even McDonalds! A series of interconnecting squares lead us through the old town with fountains and buildings in Baroque style including its cathedral, constructed in the early 1600 where Mozart was the cathedral organist for two years.

Tucked away in the heart of old town is a unique sight, St. Peter’s Cemetery, where the graves are a collection of well cared for mini gardens. What’s unique? In Austria, gravesites are rent-ed, not owned. So if the rent bills aren’t paid, you’re gone!

It’s a charming, beautiful and interesting city and a city of musical pride where just walking through it makes you feel as though you’re back in time.

Beautiful scenery while cruising the Danube

McDonald's in Salzburg, no Golden Arches here!

Bob and Vicki Duke, Howard and Loretta Acheson enjoying traditional Eastern European dishes

Hofburg Palace in Vienna

River cruise itinerary Grand Circle River Ship “Aria” on Danube in Budapest with Parliament in background

This is the end of part one of our travelogue. Be sure to follow the rest of the trip in December’s River News.

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In the summer of 1998, Winding River’s first residents moved into Riverwood. For more than 15 years, Winding River has been a community we have been proud to call home and a place we hope to enjoy for many years to come. To capture the voice and the future vision of our community, the Board of Directors (BOD) recently launched a strategic planning initiative. The purpose of this initiative is to ensure that Winding River develops and grows in the best possible ways, to identify opportunities and to ensure that funding is allocated accordingly.

Winding River Plantation Community Association’s (WRPCA) last strategic plan, Vision 2015, was released in March 2011. Nearly all action plans outlined in the Vision 2015 Strategic Plan have been completed. In July of this year, the BOD sent a River-Note seeking volunteers to serve on the Strategic Planning Ini-tiative (SPI) Committee. A kick-off meeting was held on Sep-tember 15, 2014 with Bob Fuchs serving as liaison to the BOD. The BOD appointed Pam Duncan and Paula Tingle as co-chairs, coordinating the efforts of more than 25 SPI volunteers. The volunteers are a mixed group: a number of the volunteers have significant experience with strategic planning; others worked pre-viously in management, a few having served on the Vision 2015 effort, while others are new to our community. Also, representa-tives from each of the operational committees are involved in the effort. You will find a full list of the volunteers and their progress to date will be posted to the WRPCA website.

The SPI Committee is responsible for providing to the BOD with information about what WRPCA members identify as important issues to be addressed over the next three years. Infor-mation about members’ needs, wants, suggestions, and ideas will be collected from various sources, including member input to the BOD and operating committees over the last few years, and a member survey to be conducted at the beginning of 2015. The SPI hopes to capture YOUR vision for our community through the use of an electronic survey. Please take the time to contribute and share your ideas for the future of our community. Remember your input will be used as the foundation for the strategic plan, which will set the BOD’s direction and actions through 2018.

The SPI work project is expected to wrap up by the end of the second quarter 2015. Meanwhile, the SPI Committee plans to keep all WRPCA members well informed through various means, including Board meeting updates, the website (windin-griverplantion.com), RiverNotes and future River News features. Please keep an eye out for YOUR survey – the BOD wants to hear from you!

Winding River Strategic Planning Initiativeby Mike Sandor

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In a Series of Articles Featuring Members of River News Creative Team – November’s Issue Features a Recipe from Jo Ann Lane

KitchenFrom the

by Cheryle Jones Syracuse & Ronni Oehme

Jo Ann Lane and her husband, Scott, moved to Winding River two years ago from near Allentown, PA. Jo Ann worked in the field of education for 38 years. A year ago she took up golf and loves the game. She and Scott enjoy their time together on the course. Jo Ann enjoys working on the River News because she has met so many interesting people. She gathers, writes and proofreads articles for each issue.

The holidays, beginning with Thanksgiving, have always been special in the Lane household. All of the traditional foods play a prominent role in their Thanksgiving meal. However, sev-eral family members do not like pie. To that end, Jo Ann has searched for alternative options, using traditional ingredients. Even if you serve pies for Thanksgiving, these two recipes will be a satisfying dessert on a fall day. Alterations? You can decrease the amount of sugars, both white and brown, and using light margarine will also work. Jo Ann increases the pecans to 1½ cups. Ice cream or whipped cream is always a bonus!

Ingredients – Pumpkin Pie Crunch1 can (15.5 oz.) solid pack pumpkin1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk3 large eggs1½ cups sugar1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice½ tsp. salt1 package Duncan Hines Classic Yellow Cake Mix1 cup butter or margarine, melted1 cup chopped pecans

Preparation –Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 13 x 9-inch pan. Com-bine pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt in large bowl. Stir until blended. Pour pumpkin mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over pumpkin mixture and drizzle with butter. Bake 25 minutes; remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Tightly cover with

aluminum foil and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool com-pletely. To serve, cut into squares.

Ingredients – Easy Apple Crisp2 ½ pounds medium Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples (about 5 or 6), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼” thick2 to 3 tablespoons granulated sugar¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon fine salt½ cup packed light brown sugar½ cup uncooked rolled oats⅓ cup all-purpose flour4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (½ stick), cut into small pieces, plus more for coating the dish

Preparation –Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Light-ly coat an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with butter. Combine the apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and ⅛ teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl and toss to coat. Place the apple mixture in the prepared baking dish and set aside. Using the same bowl as for mixing the apples, mix together the brown sugar, oats, flour, and remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt until evenly combined. With your fingertips, blend in the butter pieces until small clumps form and the butter is well incorporated, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples and bake until the streusel is crispy and the apples are tender, about 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool on a rack at least 30 minutes before serving.

Easy Apple Crisp Pumpkin Pie Crunch

A piece of Pumpkin Pie Crunch

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Over this past summer, our Book Club decided to read either Somerset or Roses by Leila Meacham. Most read Roses then Som-erset or many read both. All but one abso-lutely loved the books and thought them interesting and enjoyable. Our overall rating of both books was 4.7 of a possible 5. Five is the highest possible and only one other book was rated a 5 since we began meeting four years ago.

Somerset, by Leila Meacham, is a well-developed family saga that covers one hundred fifty years of the three families, Tolivers, Warwicks, and DuMonts. This story begins in the antebellum South on Plantation Alley in South Carolina, where Silas Toliver, deprived of his inheritance, joins up with his best friend Jeremy War-wick to plan a wagon train expedition to the "black waxy" promise of a new territory called Texas. This tale encompasses slavery, westward expansion, abolition, the Civil War, love, marriage, friendship, tragedy and triumph. All these components comprise the background and their effects on the circumstances confronting the main char-acters. Somerset is the first book covering the stories of the Tolivers, Warwicks and DuMonts. Leila Meacham makes the time period come alive, her characters are diverse, and her writing and story telling excellent. The story takes the reader via wagon train from South Carolina to Texas. As a reader you explore plantations, abolitionists, slav-

ery, westward expansion, the Civil War, and every emotion these generations of families feel. You realize betrayal, love, anger, loyalty, trust, and above all what it means to be a family as you follow the lives of Jessica and Silas Toliver, Jeremy and Camellia Warwick and Henri and Bess DuMont. Somerset is a deliciously long book, which goes by quickly, and our Book Club happily recom-mends this book to those who enjoy family sagas. Meacham is an exceptional storyteller and brings history to life with characters that are easy to relate to or dislike as the case may be. This book pulls you in and is an easy read. Learn a lot about life in the south pre and post-Civil War as well as the experience of the pioneers of Texas as you follow the lives of three prominent families. Somerset introduces you to the three families while Roses continues their story.

Roses by Leila Meacham continues the saga of the Tolivers, Warwicks, and DuMonts spanning three generations and nearly a century; Roses carries resemblance to epic storytelling in the same vein of Margaret Mitchell, or Colleen McCullough. In mar-keting this book there are comparisons to The Thorn Birds and those are pretty lofty expectations to set as McCullough's The Thorn Birds has endured as one of the most beloved romance sagas of its day. Roses was written before but is actually a sequel to Somerset. The setting for Roses takes place in a small East Texas town named How-

butker where these three families of enor-mous wealth and power reside.

The Tolivers are cotton tycoons, the War-wicks are lumber barons, and the DuMonts are retail magnates. The mutual respect formed between these elite families has set up a social structure with long lasting repercussions through the generations for all their progeny. At the heart of Roses is Mary Toliver, a heroine we follow for 80 plus years. Stubborn and single-minded, Mary is a complex and maddening charac-ter -- epitomizing the strong-willed matri-arch necessary for just such a tale. Her male counterpoint is Percy Warwick, a perfect foil and the love of Mary's life. These two are meant for each other - and of course, they can never truly realize happiness in each other's arms. Their great romance is played through the decades with enormous dynamism, and their dance is filled with small moments of joy but more often bit-tersweet. The author's descriptions of the characters, the time period, and her overall attention to detail holds you in a magical era that is not cumbersome or boring.

Our Book Club readers did not feel the need to skim or pass over any part this book. Instead, every word was savored. This book has the feel of Gone with the Wind, in that it is an epic love story, yet filled with tragedy. Friendship and the strength, endurance, and sacredness of it are strong elements in both Somerset and Roses.

Ladies of the EveningBook Club

by Jill Koch


Address Neighborhood Sale Price Sold Date DOM Status2730 Harbormaster Dr SE St. James Plantation $505,000 09/30/14 201 Sold3520 Members Club Blvd SE St. James Plantation $400,000 09/15/14 119 Sold420 Cypress Ridge Dr SE Winding River Plantation $387,000 09/17/14 341 Sold4381 Gauntlet Dr SE St. James Plantation $370,000 10/14/14 76 Sold3852 Members Club Blvd SE St. James Plantation $366,000 09/16/14 49 Sold4415 Gauntlet Dr SE St. James Plantation $320,000 09/19/14 91 Sold400 Blossom Tree Ln SE Winding River Plantation $280,000 09/22/14 196 Sold1620 Goley Hewett Rd Unit 1402 Winding River Plantation $134,500 09/16/14 234 Sold3030 Marsh Winds Cir Unit 901 St. James Plantation $116,500 09/12/14 123 Sold1626 Rainwood Ct SE Winding River Plantation $599,000 10/05/14 134 Active Due Diligence1591 Brushwood Ct SE Winding River Plantation $426,900 10/13/14 183 Active Due Diligence1617 Zion Hill Rd SE Unit 1 Winding River Plantation $348,000 09/15/14 153 Pending1620 Goley Hewett Dr Unit 205 Winding River Plantation $129,900 10/14/14 196 Pending2832 Harborside Way L-13 St. James Plantation $65,000 09/26/14 1011 Sold4026 Covedale Ln L-41A St. James Plantation $52,000 09/19/14 322 Sold2708 Harbormaster Dr L-30 St. James Plantation $41,000 09/26/14 900 Sold2898 Moorings Way SE L-72 St. James Plantation $35,000 09/30/14 1194 Sold1996 Ruddy Turnstone Ln SE L-3L Winding River Plantation $34,000 10/03/14 200 Sold1625 Silverwood Ct L-U1-38 Winding River Plantation $31,000 10/12/14 175 Active Due Diligence

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While nur tur ing, obser ving, measur ing, and graphing corn plants growing in t wo - l i ter soda bott les in their GrowLab, Dianna Johnson's thi rd graders in San G abr ie l , CA, became cur ious about this "a-maize - in" grass. Although you probably can' t grow corn a l l the way to matur i t y in your indoor c lassroom garden, th is gi f t that the Nat ive Amer icans shared with the wor ld can provide a centerpiece for understanding the c lose l inks bet ween culture and hor t iculture, s tudying plant growth and needs, explor ing Nat ive Amer ican agr iculture, even invest igat ing plant divers i t y, pol l inat ion, and genet ics.

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By the time Columbus had landed in the New World, corn had already been cultivated by the indigenous peoples for more than 3,000 years. It's believed that early farmers in Mexico cross-pollinated different wild grasses, saved seeds from the best plants, and eventually discovered a new type of grain. These early farmers selected the best seeds from each harvest to save for next year's crops, learned which crops grew well together, and designed sophisticated corn-growing systems.

Corn became a staple crop of the Aztec, Inca, and Mayan civi-lizations, and these people honored and revered maize as a life-giving gift from the Creator. Many Native American cultures had corn gods, corn mothers, corn maidens, special corn-sowing dances, prayers for sprouting seed, harvest festivals of thanks, and wore popcorn as jewelry and in ceremonial headdresses. The people developed many ways to preserve and use corn, and even devised some of the earliest calendars just to keep track of their corn planting and harvesting schedules.

When the first starving colonists arrived in North America, they were introduced to this versatile food. At the first Thanks-giving, in fact, an Iroquois Indian is said to have brought a deer-skin bag of popped corn as a gift. Before long, Colonial families learned to grow and incorporate corn into their diets in a wide

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range of ways -- even eating popcorn with cream and sugar for breakfast! As it had helped Native American peoples flourish, corn helped the newcomers from Europe establish themselves in America.

Although the U.S. today produces 40 percent of all corn grown in the world, only a small fraction is eaten by people. Much is fed to livestock and the rest is used in ways unimaginable to the first farmers, to make corn syrup, cornstarch, oil, meal, corn whiskey, and other products; and to process in different forms into cardboard, crayons, fireworks, wallpaper, chewing gum, shoe polish, and even a fuel called ethanol. More than a thousand modern items come from corn!

Over generations of selecting and saving seeds, Native Ameri-can farmers developed hundreds of unique varieties of corn in a wide range of colors adapted for different climates, foods, and ceremonial uses. The corn varieties were also well-adapted to their ecological farming practices. As new "improved" hybrid varieties came into use, adapted for large-scale, chemically dependent agriculture, old varieties tended to fall out of use. But these diverse older varieties represent a rich storehouse of unique, potentially useful genetic information.

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AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTSD R Zaino Show Car PolishDave Rose(910) [email protected]

BOAT RIDES & SERVICESParrot Head Charters &Recreational Boating SvcsCapt. Tom Hetherington(910) 754-5342www.parrotheadboating.com

COMPUTER REPAIRThe Computer DoctorJim Berry, Owner(910) 754-5565www.jim-tcd.com

The Computer GuruJim Ilardi(910) [email protected]

CONSULTINGForensic & SecurityJoe Koletar(910) [email protected]

Fractional LifestyleConsultingSteve Hunter, Licensed Broker(910) 540-0415www.fractionallifestyleconsulting.com

COSMETICSAvon ProductsCathy Genander(910) [email protected]

Mary Kay CosmeticsDolores Engell(910) [email protected]

FINANCIAL SERVICESPlatinum Home MortgageKaren Throckmorton(910) [email protected]

GENERAL CONTRACTORSBethany BuildersPete Desloge(910) 279-6213www.bethanybuilders.com

Greenwatch Building &Development IncDavid Lenz(703) [email protected]

Gregory J. Faurote BuildersGregory J. Faurote(910) [email protected]

QRI Construction CorpAllan Yuhasz(910) 443-2416www.qriconstructioncorp.com

Southern Comfort Homes IncSteve Schultz(910) 754-8991www.schomesnc.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTCarolina Gutter CleaningBen Phillips(910) 465-9958www.carolinaguttercleaning.com

Crawlspace ConceptsRay Burns(910) [email protected]

Heaslip Design - InteriorsResidential/CommercialNancy Heaslip(910) [email protected]

Interior Design ConsultationDianne Hey, ASID(910) 755-6572

Small Job SpecialistRalph Peck(910) 754-5562

INSURANCEState Farm InsuranceWill Rogers(910) [email protected]

MEDICALBrunswick Physical TherapyAssocScott Thomas, PT(910) 755-5861www.carolinarehabilitation.com

Elaine's Healing HandsElaine Ayala(910) [email protected]

Shining Sea Acupuncture, LLCKathy Rebeck, M.Ac., L.Ac.(910) 599-3081www.shiningseaacupuncture.com

South Coast Foot & AnkleRose S. Southerland, DPM(910) 579-0828

Thomas Speech Therapy SvcsJessica Thomas(910) 612-1002

OTHERAl DiMarco Music & AudioSvcsAl DiMarco(910) [email protected]

Celtic CrokeryPat Maloney(910) [email protected]

Exotic Hardwood CuttingBoardsDick Erdtmann(910) [email protected]

Residentbusiness guideAttention Residents of Winding River... Are you a Business Owner? To find out how to list your business for free, email Mary Anne at [email protected].

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Golf Club RepairJohn Broadhurst(910) [email protected]

Katknapp PotteryNancy Knapp(910) [email protected]

Longaberger Basket &Home DecorDee Engell(910) [email protected]

Mike Caiazza LandscapePaintingMike Caiazza(910) [email protected]

Silpada Designs SterlingSilver JewelryNadine Yurko(910) 755-6673mysilpada.com/nadine.yurko

PAINTING & PRESSUREWASHINGPainters PlusBob Collins(910) [email protected]

PERSONAL TRAINERBody by BurnsDonna Burns(910) [email protected]

PET CARE/SITTINGLaurie Latawiec(910) [email protected]

Penny Sillery(910) [email protected]

PET CARE/SITTING/BIRDSKathleen Denike(910) [email protected]

PET CARE/TRAIN/SITTINGDiane Dargay(910) [email protected]

REAL ESTATECoastal Development &RealtyCameron Brand(910) [email protected]

Coldwell Banker Sea CoastRealtyDennis Krueger(910) 279-0989www.dennisandpennykrueger.com

Coldwell Banker Sea CoastRealtyPenny Krueger(910) 279-0990www.dennisandpennykrueger.com

Coldwell Banker Sea CoastRealtyRene Hunter(910) 540-0933www.coastalcarolinalifestyle.com

NC Coastal LivingFred Manzo, Realtor/Broker(910) [email protected]

NC Coastal LivingMike Dolan, Broker(910) [email protected]

Prudential LaneyNancy A. Seyferth(910) [email protected]

Re-Max Community BrokersBill & Pam Carmichael(910) 477-0388

RESTAURANTBella CucinaTom McAndrews(910) 454-4540www.belladiningnc.com

Provision Co Holden BeachBill & Cory Jones, Gary Doppes(910) 842-7205www.procohb.com

SALONBeach Cuts Hair SalonVictoria Cramer(910) [email protected]

SEWING/ALTERATIONS/REPAIRSBehind the SeamsMary Cangelosi(910) [email protected]

Sew Much MoreDeb Ilardi(910) [email protected]

TELECOMMUNICATIONSAll About Essential ServicesJim & Honey Martin(910) 338-1396www.JimRMartin.ACNDirect.comwww.JimRMartin.ACNIBO.com

TRAVELBarbara Michal TravelBarbara Michal(910) [email protected]

WINDOW TREATMENTSCoastal ShuttersLynn Gobrick(910) 540-5823

Distinctive DesignsHelen Montalbano(910) [email protected]

Southport Shutter & BlindLaurie Gallo(910) 264-5297lgsouthportshutter@gmail.comwww.southportshutterandblind.hdspd.com

Window Tinting 'Plus'Lou & Liz Buszta(910) [email protected]

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FRIDAY, NOV. 21-DEC. 7A Trailer Park ChristmasWhere: TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th Street, Wilmington, NCWhen: 7pmEnjoy Journey to the Whispering Pines Trailer Park where Meemaw Hussey and her family gather to celebrate the holiday with some spiked Sunny D and tasty delights from Meemaw’s kitchen. Will a hurricane blow away the trailer park? Will Meemaw have to hock her spoon collection to pay the light bill? TheatreNOW presents this rowdy Christmas show that features live music, audience interaction and a whole mess of hilarity all served with a “city-fied” three-course meal of a hearty soup, your choice of pork, crab-stuffed flounder, beef brisket, oven-fried buttermilk chicken or a vegetable plate and a tasty trifle cake for dessert. For more information: www.theatrewilmington.com

FRIDAY, NOV. 28Beer and Brats FundraiserWhere: 21 E 2nd Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NCWhen: 5pm-8pmDon’t bother cooking the day after Thanksgiving -- come enjoy Beer & Brats at the Museum of Coastal Carolina. Live music. For more information: 910-579-1016

FRIDAY, NOV. 28 & 2931st Annual North Carolina Holiday FlotillaWhere: 1 Bob Sawyer Dr., Wrightsville Beach, NCThis celebration will kick off Friday night at 7:00pm with the Atlan-tic Marine Holiday Launch Party at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. The fun continues Saturday at Wrightsville Beach Park from 10:00am-4:00pm with the Festival in the Park, including a large play area for children with several inflatable slides and bounce houses, a coloring contest, the always popular Arab Choo Choo, festival food, an antique car show, over 100 arts and craft vendors, and more. The lighted boat parade begins at 6:00pm and is followed by one of the best fireworks shows in the southeast at 7:30pm.For more information: www.ncholidayflotilla.org

FRIDAY, NOV. 28-DEC. 7Bethlehem LiveWhere: Beach Assembly of God 6730 Ocean Hwy W Ocean Isle Beach, NC Prepare to go back in time! Bethlehem Live is a 15,000 square foot live nativity with LIVE animals and 100 cast members. You will wit-ness the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus. You will truly feel like you are living in Bible times.For more information: www.business.brunswickcountychamber.org

THURSDAY, DEC. 4The Little MermaidWhere: Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Wilmington, NCWhen: 7pmThis enchanting adaptation of the iconic fairy tale tells the story of a young mermaid named Ariel who dreams of a life beyond the sea. This kid (and husband) friendly abbreviated version of the classic tale features talented dancers, exquisite scenery, and beautiful costumes.For more information: www.thalianhall.org

THURSDAY, DEC. 4-7Macy’s Yes, Virginia The MusicalWhere: Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St., Wilmington, NCWhen: 7pmGet into the holiday spirit with eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon, who has always loved Christmas, until the day her classmates bring up the age-old question “Is there a Santa Claus?” Not sure what to believe, Virginia ventures into the city to find out for herself. Unable to find the answers she’s looking for, Virginia writes to The New York Sun newspaper. Her letter makes its way to the desk of a curmudgeonly editor and through Virginia’s determination (and a little help from a scraggly Santa), the editor is persuaded to write his answer....an answer that becomes the most famous newspaper editorial of all time! For more information: 910-251-1788

FRIDAY, DEC. 5 & 6Christmas Tree LightingWhere: McLean Park, North Myrtle Beach, SCWhen: 6pmThe Annual NMB Christmas Tree Lighting. Free to the public!For more information: 843-280-5570

FRIDAY, DEC. 5 & 6The NutcrackerWhere: Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Wilmington, NCWhen: Fri. 4pm & 7pm; Sat. 10amNew York’s Ballet for Young Audiences This 60 minute narrated version of the classic Christmas tale tells the story of a young girl named Clara. With the help of her godfather, a mysterious clock-maker, she is transported to a magical realm where she journeys through the land of sweets, witnesses a daring battle, and meets the sugar plum fairy.For more information: www.thalianhall.org

FRIDAY, DEC. 5-7The Holiday Flea at the BACWhere: Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. Fourth St., Wilmington, NC

When: Fri. 3-9pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 12pm-5pmRenowned as the “ultimate vintage flea” and named as a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event for 2014, this event is attended by more than 1,000 shoppers and dozens of vintage vendors from around the region. The Holiday Flea is a three-day event that will again be the go-to-shopping experience of the season with a wide array of vintage, retro, and up-cycled treasures! This is not just a mar-ket but a holiday staple in our community with Wilmington’s finest food trucks feeding the crowds, the great Grinder’s Caffe coffee shop in the courtyard, and the BAC cash bar serving liquid refreshments! For more information: www.brooklynartsnc.com

THURSDAY, DEC.11-21A Christmas CarolWhere: Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Wilmington, NCWhen: 7:30pmA theatrical and spirited version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL puts the phantasmagoric qualities of Charles Dickens; classic tale center stage. A swirling, dancing chorus of ghosts that weave through this uplifting holiday story of redemption, magic and hope. For more information: www.thalianhall.org

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