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Happy New Year January 2013/Volume 20 Issue 1 Contributors EDITORS Message from your editors:

Barbara Voss It’s a new year and another 12 issues of Cat- Jim Alleborn Tales to look forward to. Bill and I weren’t St. Bill Voss James residents when Cat-Tales was started Jim Carey [email protected] so many years ago, but we’ve heard it was a Vicki Caruso page or two on mimeographed paper. Thank PUBLISHED By you to those folks who started something we Gordon Corlew can all be proud of. This is OUR magazine Melody Bellamy and we should all be proud of it. The articles Mary Ann Derks Coastal Printing & Graphics about neighbors giving their time and money Kathy Fitzgerald to benefit others, sharing life and travel associate EDITORS experiences, and giving us tips for our safety Don Hill and well-being (wine is very important for Bill Allen that!) are things we enjoy each month. Tricia Hill Susan Edwards We wish you health and happiness for the new Carol Kidd Betty Lewis year and are hoping to hear from you with any ideas you may have to make this publication Mike Kirsche Paul Maguire even better. Sue Maguire Barbara Lemos Wendy Taylor Nate Lipsen Important Telephone Numbers Phillip Midgett POA Fire, Rescue or Medical Emergency 911 Communications (Direct Number for 911 Dispatch) 910-253-7490 John Muuss Chair St. James Security-Main Gate 910-253-7177 St. James Security-Main Gate 910-253-7178 Kevin O’Connor Lisa Williamson St. James Town Office 910-253-4730 St. James Community Center 910-253-3012 Carol Scott St. James POA Office 910-253-4805 advertising sales St. James Sales Office 910-253-3001 Debby Surniak St. James Fire Department (Non-emergency) 910-253-9990 910-754-5929 St. James Marina 910-253-0463 Paula Thommen St. James Emergency Information Line 910-253-0949 [email protected] (recorded message) Tom Turano St. James Emergency Operations Center 910-253-4730 (when activated during an emergency) OR 910-253-9990 ~ Please email photos and article Barbara Voss Brunswick County Emergency Services 910-253-5383 information to the editors email Brunswick County Sheriff 910-253-2777 Skeeter Voss [email protected] Brunswick Cty Emergency Operations Center 910-253-5383 (when activated during an emergency) William Voss North Carolina State Highway Patrol 800-334-7411 ~ Address changes should be North Carolina Highway/Travel Info Line 511

submitted to POA office Additional important telephone numbers including all clubs, marina and utilities are available in the St. James phone directory.

Cat-Tales © is the monthly, published means of communicating information of interest to St. James Plantation property owners. It does not espouse any political belief or endorse any product or service. Neither the POA, Coastal Printing & Graphics, management or developer endorses the products or services advertised herein; nor are they responsible for any claims made by advertisers. The St. James Plantation name and Cat- Tales logo are service marks of the developer and are used under license; unauthorized use is prohibited. All rights reserved. Entire contents copyright ©2012 Coastal Printing & Graphics. Reproduction of advertising and contents without permission is strictly prohibited.

Many of our articles are written by St. James residents who own their own businesses or work in a specific area of expertise. While we are grateful to be able to tap into our residents’ knowledge. Cat-Tales does not endorse or recommend any business, nor will it include advertorial columns, per our communication policy. Page 2 CONTENTS/JANUARY 2013 whats inside 4 President’s Column 8 Business and Pleasure 13 St. James Comes Through 15 Rally for a Cure 17 Building Your Dream Home Are We Done Yet? Part 11 32 Taking Care of Our Own Liz and Brian Walker 35 Mary Ann Derks “Mourning Dove” SJTA Champions

38 Artisans Holiday Event e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e In memory of the students and (Most) Every Issue teachers in Newtown, Connecticut 5 Fire Department Update 7 Operation at Ease 17 ACC Report 19 Service Club 21 Computer Update 23 LGA 25 Gardening 27 Meet Your Neighbors Front cover photo 31 By the Glass courtesy of Carol Scott 37 Travel Page 3 POA president’S COLUMN JANUARY 2013

I hope all of you were able to enjoy the holiday season with • The first St. James’ community garden in friends and family. And, of course, we are interested in what Regency Park and the second St. James’ the new year will bring. In this issue I will discuss some of community garden in Seaside will open for the major projects for the first half of the year. operation in the first quarter of the year. We thank the developer for providing • The developer expects, weather permitting, to these amenities. complete the replacement of the Player’s Club bridge by March, which will trigger two follow-on • The areas for road resurfacing this spring projects for the POA. have not yet been finalized. The second engineering audit of our streets will be • We will extend the sidewalks on either side of done to see whether the new microsurfacing the new Player’s Club bridge sidewalk to join process we have been using for the last three together the existing Player’s Club and St. years is working as anticipated. James Drive sidewalks. • Finally, we expect to accomplish all of the • As soon as the Player’s Club bridge reopens, we above within our budget which was approved will close the main gate for approximately with no increase in assessments. three weeks for repairs to the entrance and exit roads and to the gatehouse. And these are the projects for only the first half of the year!

• By March we expect to complete substantially all of the initial RFID tagging. We will then turn Gordon Corlew off all the remaining old clickers. POA President

• We expect the first phase of a major upgrade to the landscaping of many of our common areas that began last year with the Player’s Club islands, to be completed in January with the upgrade of the Trailwood islands.

• The beach club is one of our most popular amenities in St. James. Unfortunately, the beach is a very harsh environment on structures. This coming year we will do additional deck maintenance, woodworking and staining. We will also replace some furniture and add some additional safety equipment. All of this will be completed in time for the spring opening.

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Fire Prevention Tips for St. James Residents

This article was originally entitled Fire Prevention Tips for Seniors but it was quickly realized that these are good ideas for all ages to be reminded of and to practice. Hopefully, these tips will only be reminders and it won’t be the first time you’ve heard them.

First and foremost in all emergency situations – call your St. James Fire Department by dialing 911! We are always on call to assist you with any fire or medical emergency. It’s what we do!

If you are a smoker, make sure you use a large, deep Smoke alarms do save lives! Keep your batteries up ashtray to ensure all potential fire starters are out of to date. You can test them monthly in order to make the reach of fire fuel. Don’t smoke if you are lying sure they are operating correctly. Make sure everyone down, drowsy, or in bed. Should you drop a lit can hear them. If there is a problem with hearing the cigarette, pipe or cigar, a fire could ensue. alarms, you might want to consult an alarm specialist about installing pulsating light alarms. As it is getting cooler, you might be using a space heater Plan and practice how you would exit from your home on the enclosed porch or in if it were on fire. You want to have at least two escape a room that tends to get routes out of the house and you want to ensure that cold. Keep the space heater you are able to exit from the home based upon your at least three feet away from own abilities. Check to make sure your windows and anything that can burn – doors open easily to facilitate your escape. And make including you! Don’t leave sure everyone knows where the rallying or meeting these heaters unattended. point is outside of the house. That way, you can tell the St. James Fire Department firefighters if anyone While cooking, make sure you are not wearing loose is left in the house when firefighters arrive. fitting sleeves or cuffs. Wearing tight fitting sleeves and cuffs will help ensure you do not catch a pot Remember that the SJFD is always available for any handle with your sleeve. It will also ensure you don’t fire or medical emergency. Just call 911 and we will unintentionally drag the sleeve though an open flame be there to assist you. if cooking with gas. As always, if you’re interested in joining the St. Remember the old “stop, drop and roll” that you James Fire Department as an emergency medical learned in elementary school? Well it still works, technician, firefighter or fire police, please stop by it’s just a bit more difficult now! Stop all movement, the station or call 253-9990 to speak with Chief drop gently to the floor or ground while covering John Dahill about joining our ranks. your face with your hands, and roll over to smother the flames. By Jim Carey

Page 5 Operation at Ease

Open Letter to the Editors

I have been reading Cat-Tales every month How many squares do you see? Count them all since I was this big. I enjoy it very much... (there are more than you think). See page 11 for the usually. However, I’ve noticed lately that Howanswer and many an explanation. squares do there are very few articles about CATS. By Bill Voss Even when there are cat tales they don’t reflect well on the cats involved. Falling you see? Count them all down inside a wall is an incident that most cats would be loath to admit to, let (there are more than alone discuss, but there it was in a recent you think), see page xx issue. In September, I was shocked, SHOCKED to find a dog (actually two) for the answer and an on the cover. A dog on the cover of my favorite magazine, really? People, let’s explanation. not lose perspective: it’s CAT-TALES for heaven’s sake. Norman seems like a very nice dog, but still, a dog. Is there a move afoot to change the name to Dog-Tales? Submitted by Bill Voss If so, count me out as a faithful reader and dare I say the same goes for other St. Live Well at Home James felines? I’m just saying. Live Well We are YOUR local and personal in-homeBy care Skeeter provider at Home Long Term Care Insurance and Private Pay Accepted Live Well at Home Live WellWe5101 are YOUR Southport/Supplyat localHome and personal in-home Rd care | providerSouthport | 910-457-5300 Long Term Care Insurance and Private Pay Accepted We are YOUR local and personalwww.coastalcompanioncare.com in-home care provider 5101 Southport/Supply Rd | Southport | 910-457-5300 Long Term Carewww.coastalcompanioncare.com Insurance and Private Pay Accepted

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Operation At Ease: Thank You to Our Community Sponsors

“Fifteen days and counting... Those 15 days are the most important for a 3 year old. We had 3 wonderful days together. We got to experience some of what St James has to offer but most importantly, we experienced the kindness of giving and loving people. Thank you. Thank you for allowing us to stay in a walk-in perfect condo complete with lots of goodies, drinks, and even dinner! Spoiled! With no immediate family living close to us, we don't get this treatment often especially with no strings attached. The organization and people go above and beyond.”

Thanks, Tony, Torrie, Tanner

Since last winter, in Cat Tales and Just Judy, you’ve been reading about our volunteer program, Operation At Ease, to bring servicemen and women who have recently returned or are being deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan to St. James for a weekend of R & R. We’ve shared stories from our neighborhood volunteers and thank you’s from our guests. Today we focus on the support of our community sponsors, which is essential to enhancing our military guests’ weekend retreat. From breakfast to ice cream cones, to movies to kayak tours, with massages to manicures, our guests enjoy a wide variety of opportunities during their visit to St. James. Operation at Ease OAE wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to these community sponsors for Just a reminder that the annual Operation At Ease providing their support of this program. WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL Meet and Greet event is scheduled for 6 p.m., SIMILARLY SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION BY PATRONIZING Wednesday, January 16, at the St. James Community Center. Please plan to attend, and if you can, bring THEM: some food to share. At the beginning of this new year, the sixth for OAE, it might be a good idea to Surf Cinema, Spike’s Ice Cream, Surfers Restaurant, Taylor’s Cuisine Café review just what it takes to support the organization and Catering, The Adventure Company, Fran Phillips of the Salon at South and the 48 families we host each year. Harbor, Island Healing, Lowes Foods, St. James Development Company, and Essential Spa Care. Would you have guessed that 15 dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers are required for each family Beach club employees are contacted to insure that that visits? The journey begins with a member of the the OAEWe w beachould achairs,lso lik umbrellas,e to ackn oboogiewledg eboards, the co ntribution of our local Southport/Oak Island/BSL food bank. board of directors confirming a soldier’s eligibility for coolersPl eandase rchildren’sememb etoysr to gareiv ein b agoodck t orepair them and wh en you can, particularly during these difficult economic times. the program with a chaplain or company commander. available for our military family guests to enjoy. At Then another member of the board schedules the that Ipointn ad douritio nmonthly we wo ucoordinator(s)ld like to re cmeetsogniz withe the financial contributions of our St. James residents Dennis Moore family’s visit. Next, our condo scheduler works with the greetersof Con forso lthatidat emonthd Ass etot Mofferana gsuggestionsement, W andayn e and Pam Dadetto of Tactical Support Equipment Group and the St. James rental office to secure a condo to house guidelines,Carol orientHeste rthem of C atop ethe Fe aprocessr Insu rwean cobservee. The Greenwich Bay Trading Company, Raleigh, NC has generously the family. Our volunteer coordinator then notifies and providedonate dthem soa withp, an thed s supplieshampo othey for need use forby themi litary families. our volunteers of the needs for the upcoming month. family they are hosting. Volunteers can sign up to be greeters, prepare a dinner To everyone who provides donations to OAE, we have GREAT NEWS! It only took two weeks for or a breakfast, take a family photograph, provide a approval of our nonprofit corporation status! Operation: At Ease, Inc. is recognized by the Internal Revenue boat ride or be a golf companion. As youSe rcanvic esee, as ita requires501(c) 3a nloton ofpr ocommunication,fit corporation , EIN 94-3449933. Please contact your tax advisor as to how cooperation,this aff ectcollaboration,s your contr ibucoordinationtion. and Simultaneously, other volunteers are ensuring planning to host a military family visit. It can be a that we have an ample supply of gas cards, snacks, challenge at times, but for the most part our board th Domino’s gift certificates, breakfast coupons, copies and ourAs tgrouphe to wofn fabulousof St. J avolunteersmes gear smake up f oitr lookits 1 0 anniversary, get ready to cheer on the Operation At Ease of the State Port Pilot, aquarium tickets, money easy. c oFornti nadditionalgent in th informatione parade. S orho wto yvolunteer,our supp ort for our troops and for your neighborhood volunteers who for the ferry, coupons for bags of ice for the beach pleasem avisitke thouris p rwebsiteogram sato swww.oaeamerica.org.uccessful! Please watch for our web site, www.oaeamerica.org currently under and some small toys for the children. Volunteers Betterco yet,nst rcomeuctio nto. the meet and greet, talk to the also confirm that the welcome packages contain all current volunteers, and sign up to participate. We the standard issue items described above as well as would love to see you there! updated information like maps of St. James and the surrounding area, directions to the beach club and By Don Hill and Mike Kirsche ferry, beach club passes, blank pre-addressed cards to use as thank you notes to anyone who might have donated something of significant value (like a condo or a restaurant dinner), so that our guests can let OAE know how they enjoyed their visit or perhaps to offer suggestions on how we could enhance our future program offerings.

Page 7 Combining Business and Pleasure

Phillip Island Coastline

I rarely get a chance to sightsee on my many business Our next stop was along the coastline of Phillip Island trips across the U.S. and overseas, but recently I decided to see one of the world’s best surfing locations, and Seal to be a tourist during my stay in Melbourne, Australia. Rock, which has the largest population of fur seals and On a Sunday, I joined 60 other tourists from around the highest concentration of great white sharks. People the world to visit Phillip Island by tour bus. It was actually swim there. Not I. perfect weather, nice and warm, due to their seasons being reversed from ours here in the U.S. The wildlife was absolutely amazing, and everyone gets up close and personal. Picture taking was fantastic. The Phillip Island is located about 87 miles south-southeast most amazing attraction was at the end of our tour. from Melbourne, receiving more than three million The Penguin Parade is one of Australia’s most popular visitors annually. Named after the first governor of New attractions. Each night at sunset, Little Penguins, so South Wales, Phillip Island forms a natural breakwater called because of their tiny size, return ashore after a for the shallow waters of Western Port. It is 16 miles day’s fishing. long and 5.6 miles wide, making it roughly the same size as Nantucket Island, where our son lives, so I was From reviewing stands and boardwalks you get to anxious to compare these two beautiful places. see thousands of the penguins leave the water and mill around where you sit to feed their chicks. As the The tour pamphlet showed photos of wallabies, sun goes down, the chicks leave their holes and start kangaroos, koalas (which are not bears, our tour chirping for their food. Our guide told us that these director later admonished us) and penguins. I really penguins have been doing this for hundreds of years. It wanted to see a kangaroo, so I signed up. The bus is definitely worth seeing. ride was about an hour and a half from downtown Melbourne, and the driver was an encyclopedia of The ride back to Melbourne got us in around 11 p.m. everything Australian, talking the entire way out about after a full day of sightseeing on a really comfortable every fun fact you would ever want to know about the bus with interesting people. Australia is a beautiful country he loved. country with lots to see and do. Fortunately, I will get to go back on business and take in more sights. It’s We crossed the bridge that connects the island to the a great way of combining business (really, I got a lot mainland; and our first stop was the adjacent Churchill done) and pleasure. Island. Here we toured a historic working farm, where we watched demonstrations of sheep herding by the most amazing and disciplined sheep dogs, sheep By Phillip Midgett shearing and, of course, boomerang throwing.

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Those are the words of St. James resident Steven Rickert, who organized a relief effort to aid New Jersey and Staten Island victims of Hurricane Sandy. Using local communications tools like Just Judy, Steve put out a call for relief supplies, cleanup tools, cleaning supplies, food, bottled water and money. The response from St. James residents was overwhelming. More than 200 people responded to Steve’s call. He owns a large crew cab pickup and a heavy duty enclosed trailer. Both were filled to capacity before his first trip north. He had hoped to raise $500 for the trip, but got in excess of $3,500, all of which went directly to those in need.

While Steve was winging his way north, Kathy and Tom O’Donnell continued collecting goods and money for the second trip. After his arrival, Steve pitched in to help clean and clear out homes that were flooded as well as delivering the relief supplies that filled his truck and trailer.

Steve went first to Staten Island, “Things are much worse than what you see on television,” he reported. “Even though some of the houses may look OK from the outside, they have had 3 to 4 feet of water on the inside”.

He dropped goods off at Staten Island’s Veterans of Foreign Wars location in the heart of some of the most devastated neighborhoods on the shore side of Hylan Boulevard. This is only a few blocks from the homes on Kissam Avenue that were carried into the marsh.

Steve made a second trip a week later, this time to New Jersey. He estimates that between the two trips about $30,000 worth of supplies and $4,300 in cash went to the relief effort. We should all be proud of St. James residents like Steve and others who made similar trips and, of course, to all who generously donated relief supplies and money.

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Page 14 Rally for the Cure: Another Success October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the at The Homestead, a handcrafted quilt and golf cart residents of St. James commemorated the occasion by seat covers, original art from community artisans and raising funds for the Komen for the Cure Foundation. many other wonderful prizes. On Saturday, October 13, Mike’s Garage Band provided its special kind of music for Rock for the Cure Here are the results of the tournament: fourth place: at the community center. The band was celebrating the Joan Clemen, Patti Kelly, Maggie Hafey, Ray Johnson; one-year anniversary of its first performance. Attendees third place: Sue Mills, Claudette Nowe, Pam Varone, danced the night away and supported the raffles held and Rob Kirwan; second place: Joe Cleary, Jane that evening. The event grossed about $3,300. Goldworth, Chris Schmitt and Hugh Shaw, and the

Throughout the month of October, the St. James winning team was Howard Quabeck, Claudia Zell, Plantation Sales Office showed its support for breast Susan Clune and Sandy Decastro. Hugh and Deborah cancer awareness by displaying pink ribbons on the Shaw won the straightest drive contest. The Rally hole welcome banners at the main gate entrance. and Closest to the Pin prizes were won by Joe Hertz and Sue Mills, who were each awarded a new pair of Tuesday, October 16, The Clubs at St. James hosted golf shoes. Congratulations to all! the Rally for the Cure. The carts and clubhouse were The combined fundraising efforts resulted in a total of decorated with pink bows. Pink tribute flags, honoring more than $18,000 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. and remembering loved ones, waved in the breeze The Clubs and the tournament committee thank the reminding us of the day’s purpose. On the course the many businesses, neighborhoods and individuals who players bought mulligans and made donations to the made donations of cash and merchandise, and applaud Beat the Pro and the Hole in One contests. Cocktails the many volunteers and Troon associates who helped and a wonderful dinner followed the scramble, and the make the day so successful. participants were able to purchase tickets for the 50- 50 and Basket of Cheer raffles. They also made their By Carol Kidd bids on the silent auction items, which featured a Charleston adventure, a sailing trip, a week’s vacation Page 15 Building your forever home

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St. James Service Club News---Won’t you Join Us

Volunteer opportunities and fundraising events planned End-of-Year Activities for 2013 will be presented at the Volunteer Fair, which is • Two Angel Trees decorated Founders and Players the first meeting of the year, at the St. James Community clubs. Residents selected angel ornaments (each indicating Center Wednesday, January 9, at 9:30 a.m. Hear about a gift or donation for Brunswick County’s needy children some new events including Wags and Woofs at Woodlands and seniors) and supplied those gifts or donations. Park. Come join for the year, sign up for events, and meet • The fashion show models entertained 200 people new friends. and raised $2,700 for the Southport-Oak Island Food Pantry. If you missed the six outfits that were created as a As you might have read recently, over the past 15 years spoof, a short video of the event will be available on the St. the SJSC has awarded grants for more than $1 million James’ website. to nonprofit organizations and deserving students; we • The flower-arranging class, Boughs & Berries, know that we are making a difference in our community. was the first – with others to come. With each participant The SJSC appreciates the continued support from St. creating a table decoration, money was raised for nonprofit James residents, local businesses, our developer, and the organizations in Brunswick County. management of the POA, the town and Troon Golf. We • The Holiday Homes Tour featured seven homes couldn’t be successful without you! including a Festival of Trees house with 10 decorated, themed trees. There was also a raffle with a wreath as the Carol Szot, our new president, wishes to express her prize. gratitude to the new board and executive committee, which will carry forth the work of the SJSC. The following Get your Attractions Guide for 2013 officers will serve from January 2013 to June 2014: president - Carol Szot, vice-president - Jackie Beaumont, The Service Club is selling the 2013 Attractions and Dining secretary - Jean Toner, and treasurer - Deb Lipsen. The Value Guide. Great discount coupons for restaurants, stores executive committee chairpersons are: and other businesses in Brunswick County, Wilmington and Myrtle Beach are valid through December 31, 2013. Officers/Board of Directors The price is $25 with $10 going to the Service Club to President support its mission. Contact Regina Steeneck at 253-9011 Vice-­President Secretary Carol Szot to get your book. Treasurer Jackie Beaumont Jean Toner

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Here are some easy and inexpensive ways to resolve If your wireless signal is weak or non-existent in certain these problems and improve your wireless experience. areas, think about moving your router to a higher or more central location on your premises. If your router If you routinely see that there are other strong wireless is against an outside wall or under your desk you may signals in your area, you may be experiencing find it advisable to get a longer Ethernet cable and move the router to a better location. There is no reason that your router needs to be next to your access device (usually called a modem) supplied by your Internet service provider. Moving the router can go a long way toward improving your signal.

There are many devices in the home and office that can interfere with wireless signals. For example, look for older 2.4GHz cordless phones, florescent lights, baby or security monitors, garage door openers and microwave ovens. You can temporarily turn these devices off and see if there is an improvement in your Wi-Fi. Also, consider the possibility that the device creating the interference is not interference from nearby networks. Wi-Fi signals are on your premises, but nearby. This is sometimes the locked into specific channels and you can analyze case with wireless security systems. Changing your those channels with software such inSSIDer which is wireless channel, as detailed previously, can reduce available for free at www.metageek.net/products/ the interference. inssider. When you see a strong signal on the same channel you are using, simply log on to your router This month I’ve covered several free and easy methods and change your channel. Most routers are set to to help improve weak Wi-Fi signals. Next time I’ll operate on channel 6 by default, but you can easily discuss several more methods to get and maintain change to a less crowded channel such a 1, 4 or 11. better Wi-Fi, but at a cost. If you don’t know how to change the channel of your router, check your user manual, since various brands Happy computing! of routers handle this differently. Nate Lipsen Like a PC, routers run on software that is stored on a Member, Microsoft Partner Network chip and is called firmware. Most router manufacturers issue periodic updates to their firmware. Getting the

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Page 22 LGA 2012 Tournament Champions

Each fall, the St. James Ladies Golf Association hosts two tournaments to finish its season—the LGA Championship for low gross and net, and the Gold Medal Tournament.

This November, Barbara Sauter won the LGA Championship with a spectacular second-round gross, a 79 at the Members Club. Champion Betty Taylor took low net over the two-day tournament. Barbara and Betty had to play their way through some soggy terrain and stormy skies to achieve these results. After their first round at the Players Club, they emerged in a three-way tie at 82 with Joyce Trombley. These three ladies played together in the final round at Members. “I felt good the second day. I was in the zone,” explained Barbara. With her 10 handicap, she shot a 79. Since moving to St. James three years ago, she started golfing five to six times a week, and her handicap has dropped. Previously, she belonged to the Army Navy Country Club and the Career Women’s Golf Association in Barbara Sauter won low gross and Betty Taylor the D.C. area and had a handicap in the 15-17 range. won low net in the LGA Championship in November.

Betty Taylor was a little worried as she started the second round at Members with a nine. “I was terrible, but then I came back.” She finished with a 91 for a two-day low net of 138 with an 18 handicap. Betty started golfing late in life Flight One: Gross: first, Sherry Daun; second, Mary when she met her husband, Dick, in Maryland. “I worked Barclay; third, Sherry Marsh. Net: first, Susan Crean; a lot then, so I feel lucky to play more here.” Betty also won second, Susan Berg; third, Sue Sinclaire. the Ladies Member/Member Match Play Tournament in the spring with her partner Suzanne Frakes. Flight Two: Gross: first, Carol Elliott; second, Sally Robbins; third, India Cofer. Net: first: Elsa Mandy; second, Lynn Joesten; third, Polly Stimmel. The Gold Medal Tournamenthonors multiple winners in four flights. It is the culmination of monthly qualifying Flight Three: Gross: first, Chieko Suzuki; second, Marilyn rounds from March through September with the playoffs Tricarico; third, Jane Carter. Net: first: Carolyn Sherwin; in October. Rainy weather during some of the qualifying second, Chris Kibler; third, Heide Cathcart. rounds did not dampen the spirits of the Gold Medal Tournament participants. This event is designed to give Flight Four: Gross: first, Mary Jean Rose; second, Susan LGA members some tournament experience during their Sturgill; third, Licia Daly. Net: first: Donna Godbout; second, Sally McLain; third, Joanne Lorenzo. regular Tuesday play. Once a month they can sign up for a qualifying round. If they place, they are eligible for the Are you interested in joining the Ladies Golf Association? tournament in October. Along with pro Steve Elkins, co- If so, you can get more information about weekly play and chairs Sandy DeCastro and Carol Thrandhart kept track of tournaments from the membership chairs Judy Berg at the monthly participants with three places for gross and net 253-3144, or Sandi Becka at 854-0067. wins in four flights. The final tournament took place at the By Paula Thommen Players Club October 9 with the following winners:

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Page 24 GARDENING FROM THE GROUND UP DORMANT LAWN MAINTENANCE

About this time each year, the subject of maintaining Core aeration is designed to mitigate the effects of dormant warm-season grasses comes up. Ask 15 lawn-care compaction resulting from tight soils (like clay) or heavy people what they think about this subject and you’ll get 15 traffic over the lawn area. If your yard is predominantly different answers. Consider me one of the 15, keeping in sandy, you won’t have any compaction. Ever. Those of you mind that Tim and I don’t “do” grass, so we have no stake living on swamp-muck, however, may benefit from an in the outcome. occasional aeration to pump some bonus air down to the root-zone. Once the lawn turns brown, it’s no longer growing, so stop mowing. Don’t fertilize between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Not only does nitrogen promote tender new growth for frosts to kill off, it also feeds emerging winter weeds. The same goes for watering. Turn the grass zones of your irrigation system off until March unless it doesn’t rain at all. Even then, once a month should be plenty.

Many lawn-service companies like to spread potassium in winter. I advise against this practice for two reasons: 1) if your grass has been fertilized properly through the growing season, there’s no need for any additional feeding; and 2) if you can’t eat when you’re asleep, why would you expect a dormant plant to be able to? I understand the need to keep crews busy year-round, but not to the detriment of the grass.

Resist the urge to over-seed with annual rye. Rye depletes soil Another extra is de-thatching. Thatch is the accumulation nutrients that warm-season grasses need to break dormancy of organic matter between the green part of the grass blade come spring, and fertilizing it can damage the roots of your and the surface of the soil. It becomes problematic when permanent lawn. (Think of main entrance-road verges, it exceeds half an inch or so, impeding water percolation, which only look good in winter.) Plus, mowing all winter causing roots to grow too close to the surface. Why do we increases traffic on dormant turf, which also leads to injury. care? Because shallow roots are more susceptible to both freezing and drought stress, that’s why. Thatch is not a major Your lawn guy may offer additional services while your grass issue for any of the warm-season grasses with the possible is dormant. Understanding what he’s talking about may help exception of Zoysia, so check to see if you have the problem in decision-making. before you pay to have it fixed. Stick your finger randomly into your lawn: if you can see or feel dirt, you don’t have thatch.

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Page 26 MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS by Barbara Voss

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Page 30 wine BY THE GLASS

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Page 31 Taking Care of Our Own: Liz and Brian Walker Fundraiser

St. James residents, along with staff and the developer group, gathered together mid-November to raise money for Liz and Brian Walker. Liz, assistant tennis pro and daughter of residents Laura and Bernie Beirne, received a liver transplant this year, which left her and her new husband, Brian (golf pro at Founders), facing daunting bills.

The ad hoc Taking Care of Our Own committee, headed by Kevin O’Connor, scheduled golf and tennis tourneys and a wrap-up dinner with silent and live auctions to raise money for the young couple. Even those unable to participate got into the act, donating money, time and auction items for the cause.

The group effort was an overwhelming achievement. Here are just a few of the amazing stats: • Nearly $85,000 raised • 671 residents contributed in some capacity • 256 golfers • 71 tennis players • More than 30 people donated prizes for the auctions • More than 50 associates from The Clubs at St. James Plantation donated their time

With all the help from St. James, the committee has been able to set up a trust account that will be there for the next several years to help Liz and her family manage the myriad incidental expenses not covered by their insurance.

Thanks to everyone who helped make this fundraiser such a heartwarming success.

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St. James tennis teams continue to rack up the championships! Other St. James combo teams who qualified for States in In November, two of our seven St. James teams competing Wilmington are Jim Taylor’s super senior 7.5 team, Bernie in the Southern Combo Doubles State Championships in Beirne’s 7.5 senior team, Barbara Carey and Linda Jenkin’s Wilmington won the state title. 6.5 super senior team and Joel Schaer’s 6.5 senior team. Beirne’s 7.5 super senior team earned a wild card spot. Cheryl Matsche’s 7.5 senior women’s combo team posted a 6-0 record in the tournament. Joe Meissner’s 6.5 super By Carol Scott senior combo team posted a 3-1 record. They will represent North Carolina in the Southern Sectional in March 2013 in Dothan, Alabama.

Cheryl Matsche’s 7.5 senior women’s combo team (front row, left to right): Cheryl Matsche (captain) and Susan Nelson. Second row: Kathy Babbis, Margie Foote, Suzanne Frakes, Ann Perry, Jan Peiler, Karen MacKinnon, Carol Scott, Janice Ammann, Kathy Fowlkes, and Beth O’Connor. Not pictured: Faye Curry

Joe Meissner’s 6.5 super senior combo team (front row, left to right): Mike Stephenson, Terry Nelson, Dave Samuels, and Bob Richmond. Second row: Jim Straub, Joe Meissner (captain), Gary Rainier and Marty Perry. Not pictured: Art Solomon, Rick Brown, Jim Alleborn, Joel Schaer, Jerry Derck, Mike Farage, and Pete Bovine.

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Page 36 LOOKING FOR PARADISE?

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Page 37 The Artisan’s Corner

It was certainly an eventful year for the artisans and the during the past year. At the Gallery, we celebrated Memorial Artisan’s Gallery of St. James. Let’s look back on our efforts Day by demonstrating art on the deck and asking for the to make art more available to our community. The past public’s help in creating three painted panels and a painted year brought us Art on the Verandah at the Reserve Club, a porch chair which were donated to the new Brunswick Celebration of the Arts held at Baked with Love restaurant County Hospice Center. In December, our store hosted and the popular Holiday Boutique in November. A Karaoke Christmas, serving peppermint “art-ini” drinks and inviting our guests to belt out a song or two. In July, we held the plein air event, with artists demonstrating their work at the marina, children working And now we look forward to a new year. Plans are already in clay or painting, and each guest having the opportunity underway for this year’s Evening with the Arts to be held to explore his or her inner artist. In September, the in September and for the annual Holiday Boutique in community supported our fundraiser, Nothing Could Be November. The Artisan’s Gallery announces it will be Finer, an Evening with the Arts, where 35 artists displayed holding its first-ever one-day sale. Some of our artists will their work and joined in the challenge of creating a piece be offering discounted prices on selected pieces of their of art inspired by life in North Carolina. work. Come visit us Monday, January 7, from 10 a.m. till 7 p.m. to find your special treasure! In May, the artisans awarded $500 scholarships to local graduating seniors who plan to study art at the college The Artisans of St. James have instituted new patron level. In December, three Brunswick County art teachers categories. A patron is a community member who wishes received grants to support art projects that their regular to support the arts. All patron donations go to our budgets would not have allowed. scholarship fund. There are patron levels from $25 to The artisans are also proud to provide art for the walls of $500. If you would like to become a supporter of the arts our community center, changing the displays every three in this way, information is available at the Gallery or by months. We sponsored well-attended painting classes calling Carol Kidd at 253-3532.

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Page 38 The artisans always welcome new members. If you are a practicing artisan and a property owner in St. James and would like to join us for networking, selling your artwork, and providing artistic opportunities for our community, please contact our membership chairman, Rosalie Stern, at 854-0120.

By Carol Kidd Photos by Tricia Hill

Shoppers enjoying The Artisans Holiday Boutique.

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St. James SJAC Activities Committee

SJAC SHOPPING TRIP A SUCCESS! BOWLING NIGHT The Activities Committee is sponsoring a bowling night February 8. The event will be held at Planet Fun in Shallotte. There will be an Italian buffet and cash bar for alcoholic drinks. The cost per person is $18 ($13 for non-bowlers) which includes dinner, three games of bowling and shoe rental. Plan on arriving at 5:30. Dinner is at 6 with On November 11 the “Shop Till You Drop” bus was loaded bowling afterward. Save the date for an evening with lots of bags as well as 42 women who signed up for the of fun and games. Prizes will also be given at trip to Tanger Outlets in Myrtle Beach. Supplied with a packet the end of the evening. Sign-ups will be held of coupons, many of the St. James ladies did their holiday the week of January 15 through 25. Questions? shopping, while others simply enjoyed the many bargains Contact Ginny Howell at 795-0493 or Kathleen offered at the outlet stores on both Routes 17 and 501. Mr. Kranz at 880-0257. Jimmy, the McKenzie Bus Lines’ courteous driver, couldn’t have been more helpful, storing our purchases underneath the bus and helping us get off. Thank you to Lyn Haase for ST. JAMES NAME TAGS making all the arrangements for the trip. If you’ve attended events in St. James, you know how hard it is to remember people’s names. Make it easier for people to remember you by displaying your St. Murder Mystery James name tag. The St. James Activities Committee The St. James Activities offers the purchase of name tags three times a year. Committee will be hosting a This fall we had 98 orders. If you didn’t get your name murder mystery dinner theater tag yet, don’t worry. You’ll have another opportunity to presented by Murder Mystery order it in March. Productions at 6 p.m. at the Members Club March 7. The cost is $35 per person and will include dinner and the show. A limited UPCOMING EVENTS number of tickets will be sold, so January 15 Ladies’ Night Out watch for details in What’s Up, February 8 SJAC Bowling Just Judy and ThisWeekSt.James regarding specific times and places where reservations can be March 7 Murder Mystery made beginning in January.

St. James Activities Committee is a nonprofit organization and was formed to promote the socializing of the residents. We plan different and fun activities for everyone to enjoy each month. Articles and upcoming events will be published in Cat-Tales, What’s Up?, and JustJudy. We look forward to seeing you.

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