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New Guide Easy To Read, Fun To Use BY SI SAN I'SIIKR Be glad i>r. Peter Mover iikos mossing about" wilh 1 .111 1 1 1 > members ,ii the beach ami in the coastal marsh OS. Otherwise, we wouldn't have the Wilmington physician's newly published Nature (lunlc to the Cam !imt ( V >ttst That would be too bail. because us 148 pages are chock lull <>l" basic information about the places we like to live near, play in and explore. I sing the lxx>k is almost like havinc Meyer .it yotu side, chatting onthusiastically and knowledgabl> .is you walk along the shore or salt watei marsh and s|x>t a shorebird, a crab 4 perhaps some sea lettuce? or even a strange creature known as a "touroid" tfudging over a sand dune "wearing loud Hawaiian print ' V* shirts, funky shorts, weird hats..." and socks with sandals. V J Along with the passionate re <W spcct and love lor the coast of an environmentalist. Mover tho natu ralist also has a sense of humor. While several well-researched and illustrated spo cialty txH>ks arc available for the more scicntificallv in clined. this is tho kind of guide most ol us having been waiting lor II you really do want to know their 1 aim names, check tho list in the back, along with a bibliog raphy lor those w ho want to read more detailed studies. Meyer writes in an informative, easy to road man ner. He uses his own sketches as illustrations and to make distinctions. For example, ho shows us how tho lightning, knobbed and channeled whelks differ. Forty-eight pages arc devoted to KM full-color plate- of biuls. hsh, shells, crustaceans and other ani mals found along the coast, as well as sea oats and beach grass Mover took some of the photographs: oth ers are bv local photographers such as James F. Pamell. a professor at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. A vinyl-clad cover means litis h>ok is truly j\>ri ablo. suited for boat or beach. Individual chapters are devoted to birds, crabs and other crustaceans, shells, fish and "others." Each chap ter works from an overview to specifics about individu al animals and plants. He tells where they live, how they rcpordtKC. how to recognize them and what they cat. His explanations are simple. By the end ol the hook, you're wishing he had been your 10th grade biol ogy teacher. For example, remember the small crab vou found in that oyster last winter? You probably ate it. still won dering what it was. It was an oyster crab, or pea crab. This crab lives w ith the oyster and, at least most of the lime, shares its benefits. Sometimes it becomes a para site. "eating the tissue of the oyster and also robbing u of food,' w rites Mover. PHOTOS CATHY MFYFR OR. PETER MEYER of Wilmington has written a coastal guide for beachgoers who are curious about what they sec, but aren 7 scientists. A l lor a year inside the oyster, a mate pea crab with lake "nuptial iliuht" in search ol a female, male arid then die. In Ins closing chapters and appendices, Meyer also delves into a di>cussion ol the Carol mas' coastal envi ronment. sealood preparation anil nutrition and a de lighiful full description of the "touroid". AN hi l hurricanes, he offers this adviee: "If nothing else, remember two things about hurricanes: 1) IF A HURRICANE APPROACHES, GET AWAY FROM THE COAST, and 2) GET AWAY EARLY, LONG BE FORE THE STORM STRIKES!" He goes on to tell why. Meyer also warns that the beauty of the coast is fragile, its various habitats interdependent- and threat ened now by mankind. Don't check this one out from the library. If you spend any time along the coast at all, you'll find Meyer's Nature Guide entertaining, educational and easy to use. You'll want a copy of your own. It's avail able locally. Marsh Lots Lake Lots Wooded Lots BOAT RAMP Term s & BaskeiDall Courts S6.900 and up for mobile home & residential lots (919)754-6415 ? (919) 754-8120 Yarns OF WILMINGTON Get Ready For Christmas ?Christmas Stocking Kits for Knitting & Needlepoint. ?Christmas Pillow Needlepoint Kits ?Also Kits for Latch Hook Rug. Cross-stitch & Needlepoint Gifts. ?New Fall Yarns. Just Beautiful! 1 2 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington 10am-4 pni Mon.-Sat. or by appointment You'll Love The Low Prices And Friendly Service \ Mac White will service and honor \ warranties on Chryslers. Ply mouths HOME OF THE or Dodges from any dealership! \ 1 991 -$9,995 A A DODC^DYNASTY 1991 i DODGE DYNASTY' -3 Loaded with AT, AC. PB. Cruise Tilt, AM FM Stereo and More! ONLY s19995" ** "S499 dcwn, '3.5?o APR @ 60 months PUS tax & tags ors9,995 'plus tax and tags ,'91 V I DAKOTA S Farm roL/pA7 Truck Farm Tough Price *8,895 tUSTA Service ?r Sen'or C/t/zens (62 or Older) PEOPLE IN T HE NEWS Spencer Recognized As Officer And Executive Spcncer Recognized Wki Spencer was recently rcc - ogni/ed as a senior development of ficer and institutional foundation executive. At the recent Council of Officers of Kesource Development conlcr ence in Southern Pines she received a certificate from Henry Bernhardt, president of Institutional Develop ment Associates (IDS) and Gerald James, IDS senior vice president. Ms. Spencer has been resource development officer for Brunswick Community College since ll'K.S and also serves as executive director of the BCC Foundation. She imple ments and manages campaigns lor annual giving, special gi'ts and ma jor gifts through the foundation. She has completed more than 144 hours of instruction and participated m more than 72 hours of workshops and seminars in the various facets of resource development, institu tional foundations and public rela tions. Clemmons Appointed Judy Clemmons of Supply has been appointed to the Brunswick County Child Protective Service Review Committee. She will represent the Brunswick County Board of Social Ser vices on the committee which meets monthly to re view cases in volving children who may need protective ser vices. CLEMMONS Undcr (hc dj_ rcclion of Gov. Jim Martin, a com mittee has formed in each county to help link government i-nd commu nity agencies in their battle against child neglect. "This committee gives you a first-hand look at some very diffi cult cases," said Brunswick County DSS Director Jamie Orrock. Nine Recognized Nine people who helped organize and implement the l.cland area Salute to the Troops celebration in July received certificates of appreci ation from the Lcland Town Council. Barbara Smith, Vickie Gooch, Rosemary Long, Jack Bragg, Alphonsa Saiulers, Jean Speight, Kuhy Brown, (iayo Mitchell ami Brian Benton were honored. Ms. I ong said S .W8 remaining in donations has ken given to the Wdmington YNK'A to snp|H?ri mili tary service people win may need financial help in the region. Trooper Graduates Joseph A. Tucker Calabash, was one ol 4.S troop ers who gradu ated from i lie 87th Suite Highway Patrol Basic School ceremonies Fri day, Aug. 23. m Raleigh. Tucker has been assigned 1 1 ( Kl" K to Tnx>p C-V, Snow Hill. He will report to duty on Sept. I. Troopers took 9X5 hours of in struction during the 25- week school, taking 69 courses in human relations, criminal and constitution al law. firearms training, precision driving and other law enforcement subjects. Tucker will continue his educa tion ihrougn on-the-job training and in-service schools during his career with the Suite Highway Patrol. Staff Welcomed Several new stall members were welcomed to Bolivia Elementary I CAUSEWAY PlAZ-v HOlDEf. BEACH -'?2-507r ? DA .V? r GIFT SHOP Fred's Breads Sourdough Cinnamon Cheese Whole Wheat] ICinrunon NutRo 5 School .it the start of 'ho new yc;ir. Joining the faculty arc Kim Bernhardt. preschool; Rebecca Har ris. academically gifted and talent ed; Tommie Arnold, Chapter I read ing: and Catalina Hcnao-Roblcdo, sjvech and hearing impaired. Shcpard Honored Martha Shcpard, of North Myrtle Beach. SC., has received the 1991 Dr. l-'rist Humanitarian Award by (irand Strand General Hospital in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Ms. Shcpard works in the radiol ogy department. 'Hie award is given to a hospital employee who demon strates compassion and selflessness in his or her work. Is it named for Dr. Thomas F. l-'rist, chief medical officer and one of the founders of Hospital Corpor ation of America, sponsor of the award. LINDA REAVES former owner of Head Hunter has joined the staff at Cheryl's. Linda invites all her friends and former clients to set an appoint ment or just walk in to see her for professional hair care. 754-8108 Hill's Shopping Plaza Shallotte I liis is (he UMMEH "ALE you've been waiting for so don 7 miss your hist chance to save! V > SALE ENDS AUGUST 31st Through Aug. 31st, J. Livingston Furniture Galleries will be offering our entire inventory of exciting home furnishings in the newest styles and trends. Wonderful values and savings can be found at every price. Featured Specials ?Sectionals ?5-Pc. Bedroom ?Recliners ?Rattan Recliners ?Sofa and Loveseats ?Rattan Sofa & Loveseats ?Bachelor's Chest Take an extra 2 ()c/r off ot our alrcad\ discounted price on all pictures, lamps and accessories. Starting at Starting at Starting at Starting at Starting at Starting at Starting at $1369 $519 $259 $349 $689 $999 $99 llwy. 17 Little River, SC (803)249-6188 mm J. LIVINGSTON C/W/ C opvrwht by J l.ivmestun
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