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Messaging a pulled muscle in Geriathletes performed by Winding River Players in June! Photo by Frank Aaron.

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Murder at Tea Time

A Dogs Life

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The Winding River Players presented their spring performance, SHORTS! to a large, lively audience at the POC on June 18 and 19. The production included four one-act comedies written by Kathryn Martin. Sue MacCallum was guest director and Diane MacQuarrie was her terrific assistant.
Walters Wake Director Sue MacCallum and Diane MacQuarrie, assistant to the director.

The Winding River Players presented their spring performance, SHORTS! to a large, lively audience at the POC on June 18 and 19. The production included four one-act comedies written by Kathryn Martin. Sue MacCallum was guest director and Diane MacQuarrie was her terrific assistant. Murder at Tea Time was set in the tea room of an inn. The plot had a number of amusing twists and turns for several eccentric characters! The play featured a detective (Ted Roupas), long-lost twins (Gwen Shafer and Sue MacCallum), an etiquette columnist (Diane MacQuarrie) and an innkeeper (George Asimos). Non-speaking red-hatter roles were

played by Barbara Berry, Connie Russell, Dee Engell and Jane Hack. A Dogs Life was set in side-by-side cages in a veterinarians office. This whimsical play featured two reincarnated dogs: a hound dog ( Joe Malinowski) and a poodle (Martha Koletar). Jocko was in hot pursuit of Fifi who danced around her cage en pointe, longing to be a ballerina. Jockos pursuit of Fifi halted abruptly when Vet Assistant ( Janet Ferraioli) produced a pair of clippers to end his roving days. Fifis fate, on the other hand, was pleasant; the assistant led her off to a grooming table. Walters Wake was set in a funeral home

run by three brothers of dubious repute ( Joe Koletar, George Asimos and Ted Roupas). A hilarious plot revealed that there had been an accidental cremation affecting the grieving family; widow (RoseMarie Fassbender), daughter (Wendy Cifelli), her husband (Bob Hack) and the deceaseds brother ( John Donavan). A surprise guest (Martha Koletar) entered and revealed that she was the deceaseds former hillbilly mistress. The very quirky mix of character types and a surprise ending further accentuated the humor. Geriathletess opening scene was set at a breakfast table. A married couple (Bill Fassbender and Nina Maurin) discussed

health issues. The doorbell rang and an old college football buddy entered ( Joe Malinowski) to go running with his friend. The two guys took off at a jog for the park. During the scene change, two ladies (Kathy Malinowski and Susan Donavan) strolled in the park. The second scene revealed a bench and a row of trees around which the out-of-shape guy struggled to keep up with his fit friend. Their efforts to outdo one another were interrupted when a cute, fit, female jogger (Gwen Shafer) entered the scene. The play ended the evening with high energy and high spirits. Cast members of all four plays then came together on stage and performed a hand jive to a recording of the 50s song Short Shorts sung

by The Royal Teens (choreographed by Gwen Shafer). The finale received a warm standing ovation from an appreciative audience. Sue MacCallum and Diane MacQuarrie wish to thank their very talented, dedicated cast and crew over thirty in all, including other volunteers who helped with ticket sales, 50/50 raffles, cast suppers and receptions together making SHORTS! a great success. Those who worked behind the scenes included Mike and Barbara Caiazza, Dave Britton, John and Wendy Cifelli, Helen Montalbano, Sharon Vinciguerra, Meg Dellinger, Jim Berry, Chris Young, Byron Price, Frank Aaron, Susan Zimmerman, Janet Ferrai-

oli, Gwen Shafer, Joe Malinowski, John MacQuarrie, Jim MacCallum and Ginger Johnson. Sue and Diane had a wonderful, joyful experience working on this project together. As a veteran actor in the Winding River Players, Diane enjoyed the unique vantage point a director has of shaping characters and giving heart and soul to a play. Sue appreciated Dianes support, talent and perspective so very much. Diane was with her every step of the way.

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Inductees for next year are l to r: Nancy Salerno (returning chair), DebbieThorpe, Pat Steele, Mickey Solomko and Brenda Rewalt.

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The Treasure Seekers at Mr. Ps for lunch

vation. This past season, members enjoyed hearing speakers on estate jewelry, Depression glass, quilts, Limoges boxes, Victorian Christmas traditions and decorations, Majolica, vintage chocolate items from molds to recipes, and all things pots from antique pottery to silver teapots. They even traveled by bus to the N. C. Museum of History for a special exhibit on antique furniture made by a North Carolina cabinetmaker. Members

are involved in planning/ coordinating each event. Currently, the Treasure Seekers have a full membership with people on its waiting list. Interest has been expressed about creating a second group. If you are interested in joining a new group contact Jan Burch at 755-5023 or Pam Black at 754-9867.
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Treasure Seekers Concludes its 5th Season

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For its season five end-of-the-year meeting, members of the Treasure Seekers, Winding Rivers Chapter of Vintage Ladies, celebrated at a special luncheon, Out to Lunch in a Pretty Hat at Mr. Ps Bistro in Southport. Those who attended wore beautiful and colorful hats (mostly vintage) and gave a brief history of the hat. Some hats belonged to mothers, grandmothers and great-aunts, while others were collected over the years. The

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outing was planned by Renie Leinneweber, Diana Wells and Kathy Gustafson. Each table centerpiece featured vintage hats and gloves loaned by Debbie Thorpe, Diane MacQuarrie, Diana Wells and Nancy Salerno. Newly elected officers, who will serve when the new season begins in September, were installed by returning Chairperson, Nancy Salerno. The officers are: Nan-

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Traveling through

Italy

By Ed Shea and Eileen Ceponis

Ponte Vecchio Bridge in Florence

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a great introduction to Italy! From then on, it was a tour that included many of the duomos for which Italy is famous. In Milan, our first stop was the Duomo di Milano, the great cathedral of a great city. Begun in 1386, construction spanned nearly six centuries. The faade is awash with magnificent sculptures, and over the years the artisans created hundreds of arches and spires that resemble perfectly honed stalagmites reaching for the heavens. The roof of the cathedral is open to the public, and it is unbelievably rewarding to walk amongst the spires and sculptures that literally surround you at every turn. And what a view of the square below and the cityscape on the horizon! Next stop: Venice! It is a wonderful city that was constructed in a lagoon that abuts the Adriatic Sea. The city stretches across 117 small islands, and was an engineering marvel. Of course, Venice is the land of canals and gondolas and thousands of tourists! We had a great time visiting the museums and churches, such as St. Marks Square and its magnificent Basilica. The nave is so beautiful that it takes ones breathe away, and its Ascension Dome is an absolute wonder. We

also crossed the Bridge of Sighs, although with construction, it was easy to miss. We traveled by boat to Venice, of course, and the view of the city is a salute to the engineers who designed it. Then we were on to tour another amazing Renaissance city, Florence. We visited several of Florences famous landmarks, including its massive white, pink and green marble Duomo with masterpieces by Gioto and Ghiberti. We visited the church of Santa Croce where the tombs of Galileo and Michelangelo are displayed, and toured the Uffizi Gallery with its amazing collection of Renaissance art. Although our itinerary did not include a visit to the Galleria Academia, where Michelangelos David is housed, our tour guide, Esther, was able to secure tickets for us. I have seen replicas of the statue before, but there is nothing like seeing the real thing. Zap was especially taken by David, but his reaction was totally unexpected. I heard him say, Here I am, barely 60 years old, yet Im a shadow of my former self. I used to be dark haired, slim, energetic, and carefree, but look at me now! And heres David, hundreds of years old, still tall, chiseled, and a lean, mean Goliath slaying machine. I guess fate has her favorites. I should have been

born Italian! Then it was on to Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis and St. Clare. Once there, we took a guided tour of the Basilica of St. Francis, where his tomb is located. Each of the duomos we toured in Italy contained beautiful frescos and works of art by numerous Italian masters. Eileen had never seen a castle, except in Disney World, so we trudged a mile up a great hill to explore the Rocco Maggiore, a German feudal castle that dates back to 1174. The huge fortress has a commanding view of the town of Assisi, and would have presented a great photo opportunity had it not been for the weather. Sorrento held great charm, and Zap and I indulged in cappuccino and limoncello while the ladies frequented the shops. From there we boarded a ferry to the Isle of Capri, a picture-perfect example of an Italian paradise. We explored the village of Anacapri, a lovely town of shops overlooking the blue Mediterranean, and took a mini-cruise around the island. It truly was glorious, and a must-see isle. Next we had a stop at the ancient city of Pompeii, where we again had a guided
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Ed, Mary, Zap and Eileen overlooking Assisi

On a lovely April morning, the Ceponis and Shea families departed from Winding River to Myrtle Beach Airport, where we caught a flight to the birthplace of the Renaissance, the beautiful land of Italy.
Our flight was thankfully uneventful, and we landed in Milan eleven hours later, where we set out to meet our tour guide. There we were, exhausted from the journey and toting our seemingly two-ton suitcases, when we spied this middleaged woman waving a green Go-Ahead tour sign. There was Esther, frizzy blonde hair blowing in the breeze, reminiscent of a yellow dust mop on steroids. Her lipstick was smeared and her blouse was half untucked from her baggy pants. There she was, running around like a chicken without a head, trying to herd 45 American tourists into a bus to take us to our hotel in Lake Como. Half in shock and weary from fatigue, I turned to Mary and asked, What in hell have you gotten me into?! Well, as it turned out, Esther Fusco, born in Uruguay and of Italian heritage, was the best darned tour guide anyone could ask for. She was intelligent, extremely knowledgeable about the country and its history, and to top it all off, possessed a wonderful sense of humor. She was a gem and we were very lucky to have her. We had seven cities to tour, and several side trips to enjoy. Our itinerary included Lake Cuomo, Milan, Venice, Florence, Assisi, Sorrento, and Rome. Our first stop was in Lake Cuomo, and it really set the tone for the trip. From our room, we had a magical view of the beautiful lake and the snow-capped Alps in the distance. The town itself provided a wonderful glimpse of what Italy must have been like decades ago. It was Italy as I hoped it would be. We all took the funicular (cable car) to the top of the mountain overlooking the town, and the view was breathtaking. Lake Como, what

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Raphael, to name a few. But the one work that captured our attention was Berninis David. Yes, David drew us in again! Berninis David is about 100 years younger than Michelangelos, only about 500 years of age, but he, too, still looks fine, fit and svelte! Finally, a word about the food, and of course, the shopping; our days consisted of lunches at sidewalk cafes, dinners in quiet, small restaurants, where wine was the drink of the day, and Margherita pizzas, pasta, or fish satisfied both our appetites and our taste buds! Cappuccinos and Italian ice cream were daily treats. For shopping, many of the travelers picked up silk goods in Milan, and leather and jewelry in Florence. Many secured religious items in the Vatican. Finally it was time to leave for home. On arriving, we felt we were a little wiser and more in tune to what this wonderful world has to offer. What really brought this home was our drive back from the airport. We needed to shop for milk for the mornings coffee, so we stopped at the Wal-Mart in Shallotte. Rome one day and Shallotte the next! Now that in itself tells a story! Ciao!

The final city on our itinerary was Rome, the Eternal City. Rome is the capital of Italy, and by far its largest city with about 2.7 million citizens. Esther had resided in Rome for many years and guided us to the restaurants frequented by locals and few tourists. I do believe our finest meals were in Rome in those little hometown restaurants and cafes. We toured the ancient Coliseum, where 50,000 spectators once cheered on the Roman gladiators, and visited the ruins of the Roman Forum from where the empire was ruled. Of course, we took a guided tour of the Vatican. Everywhere we could see preparations for the Beatification of Pope Paul the II. Thousands of chairs were erected in St. Peters Square for some of the invited guests who were to attend. Surprisingly, none of us had an invitation! One would be hard pressed to find any man-made landmark as beautiful as the Vatican. St. Peters Basilica is spectacular,

both inside and out. The Sistine Chapel, with its paintings by Michelangelo depicting the creation of mankind, is only one of the highlights. Everywhere you turn in St. Peters there are spectacular works of art, and each one is different and appealing in its own way. There is a lifetimes worth of treasure to be discovered; it is a city to go back to again. In the short time we were there, we managed to visit the Spanish Steps, that monumental stairway of 138 white marble steps that brings one to the Trinita dei Monti Church at the top. The Fountain of Trevi, which is dominated by a large statue of Neptune, god of the sea, holds thousands of coins that are tossed into his fountain by tourists wishing for a return visit to Rome. I, for one, hope that my wish will someday be granted. Eileen and Zap were able to meet up with their niece who was doing a semester abroad. She was able to give them a more personal tour, sharing her knowledge of the artists and their work to further explain much of the art they saw. I cannot end this memoir without mentioning the Borghese Gallery, the last gallery we toured. The Borghese is home to hundreds of paintings and sculptures, including works by Titian, Bernini and

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By Debby Ilardi and Arlene Leopp

Question from Deb: The deer have eaten my entire sweet potato vine, Arlene, but that same vine is thriving in the common areas where Carolina Creations planted them so beautifully. Whats the secret there? Response from Arlene: About those darn deer! They were here before us and they will still be here for decades to come. Learning to co-exist with them is a challenge. Spraying keeps them at bay but there are times when you just have to shake your head, dig up whats left of the nibbled greenery and start over. There are some flowering plants that they dont seem to like the taste of, but that also changes when they cant find enough food in the woods. When its hot and dry, they come scavenging and

will nibble, pull up and eat just about anything. Deer resistant doesnt mean deer proof. Hmmm. What you are asking for is the secret for plantings that the deer may resist. The NC Cooperative Extension suggests these perennials: lantana, purple coneflower and blue star, Mexican bush sage and salvias. When it comes to annuals, they list zinnias, oriental peppers, periwinkle, vinca and wax begonias. Now that I think of it, those things can still be seen around our WR yards. Now you know why! Go to their website for more details and even a slide presentation: http://pender.ces.ncsu.edu/files/library/71/Deer%20 Resistant%20Plants2.pdf

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It is not too early to start thinking about fall planting. Heres a little advice you can use now: start watching for sales on shrubs to fill in holes in your landscape from plants that do not survive our presentdrought, despite your best recovery efforts.

The evergreens that do survive in your yard after this harsh summers stress may need pruning, moved or rearranged to make them pleasing to the eye. Dont be afraid to try.

An evergreen that sounds interesting is the Skyrocket juniper. This completely maintenance-free juniper is ideal for areas that do not provide space for a wide base tree, yet where privacy is desired. The Skyrocket juniper is a rare plant with which you achieve height without sacrificing ground space. With a mature height of over 15 feet, this tree is great for privacy screens and windbreaks. The drought resistance on this upright juniper is unmatched in its class. Once established, it is able to withstand long periods without water. The dusty blue-green color of the foliage is an attractive point for this tree. The colors remain all year without browning or fading away.The skyrocket juniper is absolutely maintenance-free, you will never have to trim, stake or prune to keep your tree looking beautiful. Skyrocket is also pest-free with no known problems or insects to infest your plant. If planted in full sun, it will continue to impress you year after year. It is, however, able to handle small amounts of shade throughout the day. Skyrocket juniper is ideal for urban gardens and spaces where a tree with a wide base is not wanted. After a month without rain and temperatures soaring, many of you might be struggling to keep your flowers blooming and your grasses green. What are your secrets? Wed like you to consider sharing some of them for our future web page. You can email them to Deb at wrplantingtips@gmail.com. Think about including some deer-nibbling prevention tips also, besides the obvious spraying, which you cant do if you are out of town!

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guests. This type of home exchange offers a social aspect to the exchange that home exchange doesnt necessarily offer. This type of exchange also means that you have a built in tour guide if thats what everyone agrees to in advance. How to get started? There are agencies that have listings of available exchanges all over the world. Their websites give information on how to get started, what you need to do, and things you need to be aware of in coming to an agreement with an exchange partner. You can browse the sites to see places and homes but to utilize the expertise of the agency to be sure you do things correctly, there is a nominal fee to join. Meg Dellinger tells me that there are 40,000 worldwide listings on the website that they use, 16,972 in Europe alone, with new listings added daily.

And in addition to the affordability, there are other benefits to home exchange. It gives you the opportunity to get a much closer look and feel at how other cultures live, giving an immersion into the area. In many instances, the exchange partners turn into lifelong friendships. Also, your home is being cared for while youre awayplants watered, cats fed, etc! Every exchange is unique and the concept relies on building a relationship of mutual trust and goodwill. To start thinking about this idea why not make a list of places youd like to go go ahead and add some places youve only dreamt about and then check out websites and I think youll be surprised that theres a home exchange possibility just right for you! Its a big, wide, wonderful, world out there!

Imagine vacationing in Ireland, Italy, Madrid or Malibu...or countless other locations around the globe. Imagine vacationing in these places, living like a native, not staying in impersonal hotels and having no cost for the accommodations. If youve fancied yourself and your family taking trips to far-off lands, but when you added up the flights, meals and accommodations, you became disheartenedtheres a way you can do it!

Welcome to the world of home exchange. The concept is exchanging homes with someone. There are over 100,000 home exchanges taking place each year. You have to be willing to allow someone to live in your home while you live in their house or apartment. If this sounds interesting to you, then you might consider this travel alternative way to have a rich, affordable travel experience. Some Winding River residents have done home exchanges and have found it to be a great experience. This summer Dianne and Bob Hey will be in France on a six-week home exchange, and in October another home exchange in Phoenix, AZ, their fourth. While theyre enjoying the French countryside, their home exchange partners will be enjoying Winding River. Dianne feels that it takes a specific type of person who is trusting (that someone will be living in their home) and willing to let go. The exchangers who have lived in their Winding River home have such wonderful things to say about our community. You might wonder what attraction there is for someone to want to come to Bolivia from tourist meccas of France, Ireland, and Phoenix. The simple answers are ocean and golf. Meg and Jerry Dellinger are also veterans of home exchange although Meg admits that their first exchange in 2007 took some time to get used to having strangers living in their home. But with taking the essential time to communicate with the

exchange partner well in advance of the exchange, a level of comfort is achieved. Meg likes the idea of stepping into someone elses lifestyle and visiting the new location as a local. Doing research about the exchange area and the exchange listings available are all part of the process of being prepared to accept or reject an offer from another exchanger. It can take upwards of nine to twelve months to find an exchange partner, communicate all particulars and come to an agreement. Basically, there are two types of exchanges: home exchange and hospitality exchange. With home exchange, people trade their homes, apartments, or condominiumseven an RV or a yacht, at a mutually convenient time to both parties. Often the owners cars are part of the exchange as well, making a car rental unnecessary. Hospitality exchanges, on the other hand, host each other in their homes at designated times. You have your exchange partner staying with you as your guest while youre at home, and then you go and stay in their home while they are home as their

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Peanut noodles - behind is the corn and bean relish

2 tsp freshly minced ginger 2 pinch crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup cucumbers, sliced or julienned cup green onions, both white and green,sliced diagonally cup chopped peanuts (optional) Cook pasta per direction on the box (dont add salt to the cooking water). Drain and toss in large bowl with twotablespoons of olive oil. Set aside. Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk the remaining oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar,ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth. Pour the peanut sauce onto the pasta andtoss to coat. Addcucumbers and green onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours. Pour remaining peanut sauce overpastaand top with chopped peanuts just before serving. Note: The pasta really absorbs the peanut sauce as it sets, if youd like your salad a little more moist, you may want to maketwo batches. The sauce is also good on chicken or beef strips cooked on the grill like a satay. To spice it up add more red pepper flakes or Chinese hot oil to the sauce. To make this a complete meal, serve with grilled shrimp or chicken strips. Wine coolers can be a refreshing addition to your summertime entertaining menu. Try this one now that fresh peaches are available. 3 ounces peach schnapps (you can double peach nectar instead of using schnapps) 3 ounces canned peach nectar (look in Hispanic section of grocery store) 6 ounces white wine 12 ounces lemon-lime soda Place ice cubes into two tall glasses. Combine drink ingredients, stir, and pour over ice. Garnish each glass with a thin, fresh peach slice and enjoy! Here is a very practical way to enjoy wine coolers anytime. Pour a bottle of fruity red wine into an ice cube tray and freeze for at least 48 hours or until wine is frozen. Place three or four wine cubes in a tall glass, add ginger ale and allow wine cubes to melt slightly. Add a thin slice of orange and enjoy. This recipe can also be adapted to use white wine and seltzer or lemon-lime soda.

Barbara Caiazza and Caroline Mandly at a Riverhouse picnic

From the kitchen

By Cheryle Syracuse and Bill Fordyce

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Many events at Winding River Plantation welcome residents to bring andshare some of their favorite dishes.During arecent get-together at the Riverhouse thereweretwo dishes that stood out andhad everyoneasking, who made this? and can I have the recipe?
It was a pleasant surpriseto find outthat Riverwood resident Caroline Mandly had brought them both. She was glad to sharethe recipes, noting that they were bothoriginally from Culinary Adventures (aka Gourmet Lunch) activities. These two dishes were standouts from these luncheons over the past couple of years. Caroline, however, admits that she has tweaked them a little.

Corn and BeanSalad 1 12 oz can of whole yellow corn (drained) or 2 ears of cooked corn cut from cob 1 - 12 oz can of whole white corn (drained)or 2 ears of cooked corn cut from the cob 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained cup onions, finely chopped cup celery, finely chopped cup green pepper, finely chopped 1 (2 oz) jar chopped pimentos, drained cup sugar cup white wine vinegar tsp garlic powder Combine corn, beans, onions, celery, green pepper and pimento. Mix well and set aside. Combine sugar, vinegar and garlic powder. Pour over vegetables, toss lightly. Cover and chill eight hours or overnight. Peanut Noodle Salad 1 lb angel hair pasta 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided 4 Tbsp light soy sauce 4 Tbsp peanut butter 2 tsp toasted sesame oil 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 Tbsp light brown sugar

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On the scooter is Charlotte Edmunds of Boulder, CO granddaughter of Tony and Cathy Wood

Jim Siedliski and granddaughter Kayla Siedliski walk with Marc Acheson... Ava Kozub rides the trike!

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By Loretta Acheson

It was a beautiful dayand a day to celebrate our Nations birthday with the Annual Fourth of July Munchkin Parade here in Winding River. Winding River children and grandchildren had a great time riding all modes of transportation from bikes, to scooters and strollers around the circle at the River House. And all the red, white and blue decorations were such a display

of patriotismit seems each year theres more and more decorations on the bikes, scooters, the kids themselves, and even the dogsyes dogs too! Juice and cookies were served to the parade participants. As the parents and grandparents cheered, the kids were all smiles showing their enjoyment of this annual event!

Sawyer James Barr, 7-month-old grandson of Judy and Bill Proffitt.

Nancy and Bill Heaslip, Scottie Barr, Ava Kozub, granddaughter of Nancy and Bill, and Lucy and Annie with parents Marc and Amanda Acheson.

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Our wonderful 2010 bartender team Steve Korpon, Bob Allen, Mike Caiazza and Joe McNeil.

Come one, come all theres something for everybody!

Sponsors Needed If you or anyone you know would like to be a sponsor for this event, please contact Penny Sillery or Maggie Holcomb. We have different levels of sponsorships available. Thanks to the generosity of Winding River residents, friends and local business sponsors, last years Rally for the Cure events raised over $11,000. Those funds were designated for Komen for the Cures Affiliate Networks community outreach programs. That means that 75% of those funds were committed for fighting breast cancer in our local area. By participating in one or all of our Rally activities, YOU are making a difference! Check this out: Today, nearly 75 percent of women over 40 years old now receive regular mammograms. In 1982, less than 30 percent received a clinical exam.

The 5-year survival rate for breast cancer, when caught early before it spreads beyond the breast, is now 98 percent (compared to 74 percent in 1982). The federal government now devotes more than $900 million each year to breast cancer research, treatment and prevention (compared to $30 million in 1982). Americas 2.5 million breast cancer survivors, the largest group of cancer survivors in the U.S., are a living testament to the power of society and science to save lives. If you have any questions about the 2011 Rally for the Cure events, please contact Rally Co-Chairpersons Penny Sillery or Maggie Holcomb.

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For many of us, October brings to mind thoughts of pumpkins, autumn leaves, and Halloween. But for the Winding River Womens Golf Association (WRWGA), its time to Think Pink and its time to get ready to rally Rally for the Cure!

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Come one, come all! Theres something for everyone (not just women, not just golfers, but everyone) as the WRWGA sponsors the ninth annual Rally for the Cure. Check out the details for the following events and mark your calendars so you dont miss them.
Card Party Tuesday, August 30 The 2011 kickoff event will

be a card party at the POC on Tuesday, August 30, at 7 PM. Reserve a table and play bridge, poker, pinochle, mahjong, or any other game of choice. Its BYOB, but there will be snacks and sweets to enjoy while playing, as well as door prizes throughout the evening. Contact Louise Widmyer to reserve your space now!

ments will be served and there will be a cash bar with beer and wine. Donations of auction items are greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate an item please contact Sally Burner, Penny Sillery or Maggie Holcomb.
Womens Golf Tournament Tuesday October 11 The Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament is an 18-hole scramble format tournament held at Carolina National Golf Course and is open to ALL of the women in Winding River. You do not have to be a member of Carolina National or a member of the Womens Golf Association in order to play in this event. Lunch with the awarding of prizes follows the tournament, where everyone who participates is a winner. Watch your River Notes for exact registration information.

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Chinese/Silent Auction Sunday, October 9 This event is open

to the entire Winding River community; bring your family and friends. Items on the auction tables range from beautifully handcrafted items made by members of the community to donations and gift certificates from local merchants. The auction will be held at the POC from 4:00pm 6:30pm. Light refresh-

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New Winding River homeowners with the Southern Comfort Homes team. L to r Steve Schultz, Ed Haemmerle and Sue Rado and Sandra Schultz; (back row) Ann Pavin and Rik

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Southern Comfort Homes is proud to be a hands-on residential builder with over 100 homes built on clients homesites in the plantation and beach communities of Brunswick County. In 2000, Steve Schultz moved south from Maryland to Winding River Plantation with over 20 years experience in commercial and residential construction. He started Southern Comfort Homes as a small familyowned custom homebuilder, and during the booming real estate market of the last decade added fifty exquisite custom homes throughout the Winding River community. We are proud to say we have seen Winding River grow and mature into the premier plantation of this area. Southern Comfort Homes is a full custom builder, with an unlimited building license and winner of multiple awards, including three diamonds and two gold in the local Parade of Homes. Respond-

ing to the changing real estate market, Steve designed a portfolio of value-priced homes with popular floor plans that feature custom-grade finishes. This portfolio can be viewed on the website. By remaining small and focusing on only six to 10 clients each year, Southern Comfort Homes continues to apply the quality approaches of custom building, including personal customer service, to meet the varying budgets and expectations of their clients. People will continue to relocate to Brunswick County looking to build their dream home. Southern Comfort Homes offers smart value-priced packages with the flexibility to tailor each project to the clients desires. This flexibility and lot cost approach differentiates Southern Comfort Homes from their competition in Brunswick County. We successfully compete on quality and price, and win

with our flexibility and customer care. We have a proven track record and a 10-year history building in Winding River. We build each home as if it was our own, making your building experience as enjoyable and stress free as possible. Southern Comfort Homes has been fortunate to weather through the economic slowdown in construction, and to continue to provide jobs for area subcontractors, many of whom have worked with Steve since the beginning. With prospect visits at an all-time high this spring, Steve is confident that we will all see an increase in builds over the next couple of years. This is good news for Brunswick County and for our community. When you are ready to build, go with proven winner Southern Comfort Homes, Inc. Call us now for your free building design consultation appointment. Lets get started!

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Typical unfinished moldy crawlspace.

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A Healthy Home is part of a nationwide crawl space encapsulation company headquartered in Cashiers, North Carolina. Art and George Pohl, owners of the local office, bring many years of construction experience to the Southport area. Art is a licensed general contractor, a Certified Mold Inspector, and has built over 2,000 homes, apartments, and townhomes in Florida and North Carolina. George has been installing crawl space encapsulation systems since 2009 in the Asheville and Southport areas, and brings a wealth of knowledge on how to handle all types of crawl space problems. Bringing a level of professionalism by being licensed by both the states of North Carolina and South Carolina, certified and trained as mold inspectors, and superior customer service sets A Healthy Home apart from other local companies that view your crawl space problems as a sideline to their other business. We have the knowledge, expertise, and commitment to ensure that the job is done right, and the application, which we recommend and you choose, is the best for your particular crawl space problem. A Healthy Home does not offer a cookie cutter fix to your

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crawl space mold, mildew and moisture problems. We have many different solutions in all different price ranges to alleviate your problems. In most cases we can save you a significant amount of money depending on how far you want to go. For instance with a full encapsulation, you will gain a sanitized, temperature controlled crawl space that can add significant useable square footage to your home for storage. If you merely want to rid your crawl space of moisture, mold and mildew and improve the quality of the entire homes air, we can do that too for significantly less. We can also clean and sanitize all your exposed crawl space wood, replace your damaged insulation, and significantly reduce your utility costs. Its really up to you what you want to accomplish, and we will do an evaluation and recommendation for no cost or obligation on your part. You really cant lose by having us come out and take a look the inspection is free. There is no high pressure presentation. If we cant help you we are happy to tell you. Remember, mold is the worst indoor air pollutant today! The source mold needs to grow abundantly is moisture. So, if your crawl space is moist, it will have mold. In modern homes with moisture issues, mold becomes an epidemic. Your wooden

floor joists, sub-floor, insulation and ducting could be a breeding ground for millions of mold spores. You protect every other part of your home from moisture, while leaving the crawl space completely unchecked. At A Healthy Home we are not just a brand, but we are homeowners as well. The vision of the business came from recognizing a business that will benefit others. Our mission was created from just that. Helping families and individuals provide the healthiest breathing environment within their home is our mission. Caring that everything is done with the utmost attention to skill, information technologies and thoroughness is our goal. We always leave our customers with the peace of mind, that they have solved a major issue in their home. We believe everyone should know what is going on just below their feet. Especially since the cure for these potential problems is so available and beneficial to other aspects of the home. We can also provide you with a list of satisfied customers in the Southport area who would be more than happy to attest to our professionalism, commitment to customer satisfaction, and follow up after the installation.

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ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE Thomas B Gutierrez CPA, P.A. (910) 579-1040 cpa@atmc.net AUTOMOTIVE D R Zaino Show Car Polish Products Dave Rose (910) 880-9354 drzaino@hotmail.com BOAT RIDES & SERVICES Parrot Head Charters & Recreational Boating Svcs Capt. Tom Hetherington (910) 754-5342 www.phbs2.com CATERING Ronnies Creative Cuisine Ronnie Oehme (910) 754-9816 oehme@atmc.net COMPUTER REPAIR & UPDATING The Computer Doctor Jim Berry, Owner (910) 754-5565 www.jim-tcd.com CONSULTING Forensic & Security Joe Koletar (910) 612-1323 jwk357@aol.com Fractional Lifestyle Consulting Steve Hunter, Licensed Broker (910) 540-0415 www.fractionallifestyleconsulting.com Southern Comfort Homes Inc Steve Schultz (910) 754-8991 www.schomesnc.com HOME IMPROVEMENT Cameron HomeScape Cameron Brand (910) 612-4344 www.cameronhomescape.com Carolina Gutter Cleaning Ben Phillips (910) 465-9958 www.carolinaguttercleaning.com Honey-Do-Men Ralph Gagliano (910) 755-5894 wn4man@aol.com Small Job Specialist Ralph Peck (910) 754-5562 MEDICAL Brunswick Obstetrics & Gynecology Owen T. Regan, MD FACOG (910) 755-5260 Brunswick Physical Therapy Associates Scott Thomas, PT (910) 755-5861 www.carolinarehabilitation.com Elaine's Healing Hands Elaine Ayala (910) 269-1085 elaineshealinghands@gmail.com

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South Coast Foot & Ankle Rose S. Southerland, DPM (910) 579-0828 OTHER Al DiMarco Music & Audio Svcs Al DiMarco (910) 754-2207 al@aldimarco.com Celtic Crokery Pat Maloney (910) 755-6432 maloney39@atmc.net Exotic Hardwood Cutting Boards Dick Erdtmann (910) 754-3295 erdtmann@atmc.net Golf Club Repair John Broadhurst (910) 755-0998 jvbroadhu@aol.com Katknapp Pottery Nancy Knapp (910) 755-3341 gnknapp@gmail.com Longaberger Basket & Home Decor Dee Engell (910) 846-2746 deee@ec.rr.com Silpada Designs Sterling Silver Jewelry Nadine Yurko (910) 755-6673 mysilpada.com/nadine.yurko

PAINTING & PRESSURE WASHING Painters Plus Bob Collins (910) 755-6938 collinsnc@atmc.net PET CARE/SITTING Laurie Latawiec (910) 612-4998 oeswoofer@atmc.net Penny Sillery (910) 755-0906 psillery@aol.com REAL ESTATE Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty Dennis Krueger (910) 279-0989 www.dennisandpennykrueger.com Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty Penny Krueger (910) 279-0990 www.dennisandpennykrueger.com

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty Rene Hunter (910) 540-0933 www.coastalcarolinalifestyle.com Plantation Properties Bill & Pam Carmichael (910) 477-0388 thecarmichaels@pp-nc.com Plantation Properties Nancy A. Seyferth (910) 515-3659 nancy@pp-nc.com Prestige Coastal Realty Barbara Berry, Owner, Broker-inCharge (910) 231-1979 www.prestigecoastalrealty.com Prestige Coastal Realty Fred Manzo, Broker (910) 754-7995 fvmscm@atmc.net

Prestige Coastal Realty Mike Dolan, Broker (910) 209-4867 sell.nc.homes@hotmail.com RESTAURANT Bella Cucina Tom McAndrews (910) 454-4540 www.belladiningnc.com Provision Co Holden Beach Bill & Cory Jones, Gary Doppes (910) 842-7205 www.procohb.com SALON Beach Cuts Hair Salon Victoria Cramer (910) 755-7897 beachcuts1@hotmail.com TELECOMMUNICATIONS SeaPhone Video Phone + more Jim & Honey Martin (910) 755-6778 www.jimrmartin.acnrep.com

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Address 4492 Regency Crossing 2600 Hillsborough Lane 2809 Inverness Circle 1569 Brushwood Court 3718 Bradford Circle 3701 Fairfield Way 2662 Parkridge Drive 3787 Club Cottage Lane 3607 Gleneagle 4141 Ashdon Place 3750 Players Club Drive L-29 1767 Candle Ridge L-N11 2820 Ellington Place L-2 1411 Whisperwood Court L-P3-30 3778 Ridgecrest Drive L-85

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site cuisine from top local chefs and to bid on exciting, one-of-akind live and silent auction items, all for a great cause, the Methodist Home for Children. More than 30 chefs will compete for the coveted "Copper Kettle", a "Best in Show" award decided upon by local celebrity "Food Fanciers." For more information: wilmingtonee.comor 910-471-6088 Saturday, Sept. 3 March of Dimes 5K Run for Healthier Babies Where: Mayfaire Town Center, 925 Town Center Drive, Wilmington, NC28405 When: 8am This 5K and one mile fun run will begin and end at TrySports in the Mayfaire Town Center. The course is USAT-Certified and timed using chronotrack tag timing system. For more information: www.wlmrun4babies.comorwww.wilmingtonroadrunner.org.

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Where: Brunswick Nature Park When: 9am-3pm Come explore the Brunswick Nature Park! This family friendly event will allow you to experience everything the park has to offer! Vendors and volunteers will be on hand to help you kayak down the creek, mountain bike the trails, hike through the forests,or take a horseback ride! Bring the kids, and learn about long leaf forest, try yourhand at disc golf,or justplay games outside! Come out and celebrate Brunswick County's new nature park! For more information: www.coastallandtrust.org Saturday, October 22 New To You Rummage Sale The Assistance League of Greater Wilmington is having its fall fundraiser, New To You Rummage Sale, on Saturday, October 22.Donations are welcome: new or gently used household items, kids toys/books, home decor, small working electronics, holiday items, accessories, small furniture and/or collectibles that are no longer wanted. To donate, please call Linda Kurta at 383-0099. The Assistance League of Greater Wilmington is a non-profit, all volunteer organization and all of the funds that we raise are spent on our philanthropic programs serving the greater Wilmington area (New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties).

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Thursday, Aug. 18 A Pirates Revenge Dinner Theatre Where: Front Street Brewery Beam Room, 9 N. Front St.,Wilmington, NC28401 When: 6:30pm This new Mystery is written by local favorite Damond Nelson. If puzzles and word play are what you relish, then this one-of-kind dinner theatre is right up your alley. This family friendly evening will entertain with clues to procure and puzzles to solve! It is like having family game night, but with costumed characters and a yummy themed meal! For more information: www.porchtheatre.com Saturday, Aug. 20 & 21 15th Annual East Coast Wahine Surfing Tournament Where: Columbia Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC28480 The 15th Annual ECWC will be held in 'downtown' Wrightsville Beach at Columbia St. Celebrating 15 years of women's surfing the Wahines are partnering with Sweetwater Surf Shop this year! Divisions will include shortboard, longboard, bodyboard, and noviceall ages, from groms to goddesses! For more information: www.eastcoastwahines.com Monday, Aug. 22 Surfers Healing Where: Wrightsville Beach, NC28480 When:7am Surfers Healing, the national special needs surf camp, seeks to enrich the lives of children with autism and the lives of their families by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. Wrightsville Beach is 1 of only 16 locations on the coast-to-coast tour. For more information: www.surfershealing.orgor 866.647.HEAL

Saturday, Aug. 27 WinocaFest Where: Battleship NC Park,#1 Battleship Road, Wilmington, NC28401 When: Noon Acclaimed country/folk singer and songwriter Gillian Welch will headline the first-ever all day festival. "WinocaFest" is a daylong music festival presenting regional and national acts, and showcasing socially and environmentally conscious groups active in the Cape Fear NC Region. For more information: 910.443.4790 or www.winocarecords.com Sunday, Aug. 28 Lumina Daze 2011 Where: Blockade Runner, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach, NC28480 When: 4pm This evening of fun will benefit Wrightsville Beach Museum and feature shag, jazz and big band music. New this year is a Live Auction in addition to our popular Silent Auction. Silent Auction items will include a wide assortment of fine art, services, and specialties from local businesses. Stroll through areas with presentations on themes relating to Wrightsville Beach history. Food and drink will be plentiful, sales of which will be provided by the Blockade Runner Resort. For more information: 910.256.2569 or www.wbmuseum.com Thursday, Sept. 1 5th Annual Wilmington Epicurean Evening Where: Wilmington Convention Center, 501 Nutt Street, Wilmington, NC28401 When: 6pm The Epicurean Evening provides an opportunity to sample exqui-

Wednesday, Sept. 7-11 ARTblast Festival Where: Various Venues in Wilmington Experience arts and cultural events at the ARTblast Festival. During the five-day festival, a host of musical, theatrical, and dance performances, as well as art, literary, and film events will be staged at various Downtown venues. For more information: www.artblastwilmington.com Thursday, Sept. 8 5K Run & Mile Walk for Preservation Where: Downtown Wilmington When:6:30pm Our annual 5K Run winds through the streets of historic downtown Wilmington on a fun and challenging course. The course is certified and we time all runners. The mile walk heads down the riverfront. Bring the family to cheer you on as you run! All ages and fitness levels are welcome and your support directly helps our preservation programs. For more information: 910.762.2511 or www.historicwilmington. org Saturday, Sept. 10 Battleship Battle of the Schools Where: Battleship NC,#1 Battleship Road, Wilmington, NC28402 Just in time for NFL, College & High School football, it's tiem to see who's the best of the best! It's a battle of drumlines, cheerleaders, and schools. Does your school have what it takes to take home the Battleship 50th Anniversary Trophy? For more information: www.battleshipnc.com Saturday, Sept. 10 Brunswick Co. Family Fun Day

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