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2CONTRIBUTORS
Editor's note Nancy Adelis
Karen Yap Baytosh
Lee Blount
By Marilyn Rudolph Steve Brocker
Ami Brown
I can’t believe how quickly time passes Another military-related article in this Cynthia Brown
— daily, weekly, monthly and annually. issue is about Blue Star Mothers and Jim Campbell
When I was younger, every now and it includes information regarding the Christy Carter
then, I heard my mom say, “time passes purpose, history and recent formation of Glenn Chandler
so quickly as I get older.” In response, a local chapter of this organization. Blue Bonnie Clifton
I would sort of shrug my shoulders and Star Mothers are very proud of their sons
Gary Crowden
Arthur Hill
nod my head but didn’t really know what and daughters who serve in the military,
Catherine Isaacson
she meant. and these moms work together to support
Jerry Iverson
military service members and each other.
Mike Keil
Now that I’m older, I know exactly what Beth A. Klahre
Mom meant. I sometimes feel time Several men and women who serve our Lisa and Raina Kor
goes faster as I slow down, but I have community in a different capacity also Bett Lewis
a theory about that. Maybe if we keep deserve recognition. I’d be remiss if I Craig MacPherson
aging bodies active and mature minds didn’t point out the article highlighting Angela McGreevy
stimulated at full speed, like when we the recent open house held by the Gina Mancinelli
were kids, we can slow the passage St. James Fire Department. The well- Camille Moss
of time. Thank goodness, many “St. attended event received high praise. Kevin and Gay Murga
Jamesers” (I just made that word up) are John Muuss
very active, but oh, to have the energy of I’m certain that St. James residents Carole Nelson
a kid again … appreciate the services provided to our Nick Noble
community by SJFD members. Day or Frank Rich
So, why am I thinking about time? night, 24/7, they stand ready to respond Jim Robertson
Because November has arrived and to emergencies when needed. Thank you, Holly Robinson
it seems like 2021 just began. Yikes! SJFD volunteers. Maggie Smith Roedema
But since it is November, this issue of Marilyn Rudolph
Cat-Tales includes a nod to Thanksgiving, On a lighter note, this issue also includes Carl and Mary Jo Schnepf
a few fall-themed photos in Photo-Tales, information about interesting birds (real Jean Toner
and most importantly, a tribute birds), duck decoys (not real birds), tactile Nancy Wanczowski
to Veterans. maps, asteroids and comets, beach
parties, clambakes, passion (don’t get
November 11 is Veterans Day, and excited, it’s not related to a romance
STAFF
editor
once again, Cat-Tales staff members novel), charcuterie, and last but not least,
Marilyn Rudolph
are pleased to honor Americans who Jim Campbell, who is featured in the
managing editor
currently serve or have served in the Contributor Spotlight this month. These
Ami Brown
U.S. armed forces. Several St. James articles embody an eclectic mix, but
photographic editor
residents proudly offered photos that's what you get from an eclectic
and stories about their loved ones’ Cat-Tales staff.
John Muuss
experiences in the U. S. military, from associate editors
a World War I bugler to those who That's enough from me. Now it's time Bertie Belvin
currently serve. As you read about these to read this issue and add a little bit of Pat Broady
heroes, think of the sacrifices they made an eclectic mix to your life. Maybe it will Jim Campbell
or make daily to preserve freedom and help you to pass the time at just the right Bob Dziuban
safety for all Americans. speed. Be thankful for our veterans, and Maggie Smith Roedema
have a delightful Thanksgiving. associate
photographic editor
Judy Wagner
NOVEMBER 2021 34
What's inside VOLUME 28 • ISSUE 11
NOVEMBER 2021
From the POA Inside the community
6 President’s column 25 Contributor spotlight
27 Third time’s the charm
For your information 27 Clambake happenings
8 Mayor’s column 29 Passions and pastimes
9 SJFD 32 Duck decoy collector
11 ICYMI 35 Photo-Tales
Veterans Day Tribute Around the area
12 My grandfather, a bugler 39 Maritime museum tactile maps
15 Blue Star Mothers 40 Sandhill cranes and wood storks
17 U.S. military service
across generations ON THE COVER:
Just for now Nick Noble waited for
42 The art of charcuterie a moonless night to
45 Giving thanks capture as many stars
as possible in this Milky
Way photo. He even
captured a shooting star.
(photo by Nick Noble)
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My grandfather, a bugler Blue Star Mothers U.S. military service commercial products,
A St. James resident Learn more about this across generations services, and does not publish
recounts the interesting devoted military support Read tributes to military advertorial, partisan political
or religious belief articles.
history of his WW1 group and the local chapter veterans submitted to
bugler grandfather. recently founded by a Cat-Tales by residents in
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NOVEMBER 2021 5President's column
Jerry Iverson / President, St. James Plantation POA
On Saturday, October 16, we held our 2021 St. James Properties: The following table shows the property
Plantation Property Owners’ Association (POA) Annual count for SJP as of September 30, 2021. The statistics are
Meeting in the St. James Community Center with adjusted this year to include homes under construction
about 150 members in attendance. Quite a difference in the Homes column to better define the number of
from 2020 when we had a virtual meeting attended by vacant lots still available. There are a total of 5,042
residents in their homes using phones and computers to platted lots with 4,429 homes completed or under
listen and to watch the presentation. construction. When compared with the data presented
at the 2020 annual meeting, an additional 400 homes
The pandemic was the driver for that virtual meeting, have been completed, an additional 46 lots have been
and unfortunately, we still have that problem, but at a added and there has been a decrease of 373 lots
reduced level. If you were unable to attend the annual available for building.
meeting, you can still view the presentation at your
convenience by accessing it on the POA website. This Type Homes Lots Total
Cat-Tales article also captures the highlights of the Member 4,181 558 4,933
meeting. In work 194
The annual report was broken down into four primary Builder 26 55 109
topics — organization and general information, In work 28
properties, projects and financials. In addition, we Total 4,429 613 5,042
responded to two questions that were submitted prior
to the meeting, announced the Volunteer of the Year Planned Club Villa Condos 36
and provided the results of the election for two open Reserve Cottages 12
positions on the board.
Various 4
Total 5,094
Organization and general information: This section
identified (1) the people who serve on the POA board, Sold out 98% Built out 88%
staff and our 13 committees; (2) the five organizations
that provide service and amenities to the Association; There is a potential for limited growth in two areas. First,
and (3) a little bit of history of St. James Plantation. The St. James is planning on constructing three buildings
five organizations are Brunswick County, Town of St. with 12 condo units similar to Club Villas. At this time, it
James, St. James Fire Department, Troon of St. James, is uncertain when the construction will begin.
and of course, your POA.
There are maturing plans to construct 12 new homes
All of these five organizations are independent, legal near the Reserve Club to the right of the cart path that
entities that are responsible for their own actions. takes golfers from the ninth hole to the 10th tee box.
However, we do have monthly meetings for all except This construction is planned for early 2022.
Brunswick County to discuss areas of mutual interest.
To better understand the roles and responsibilities Construction of new homes slowed in 2020, but
of these organizations, I recommend you review construction reached an all-time high in 2021. At the end
the “Guide to Living in St. James,” which is updated of September, a total of 265 new homes were started
annually by the POA. — 181 units reviewed by the Architectural Control
Committee and another 84 units under Declarant Rights.
6We expect to have another 50 submittals to the ACC in • Parks: At Waterway, we added two additional bocce
the next three months for a total of 315 by the end of courts, three picnic shelters are under construction
the year. This compares to a total of new home starts and the volleyball court was moved. A new picnic
of 189 in 2020, 229 in 2019 and 256 in 2018. At the shelter will be constructed at Woodlands later this year.
end of September, there were 222 new homes under
construction. Financials: Our end of year forecast for 2021 shows
that we are tracking very close to plan with a positive
Of interest to all of us who live in SJP is the sale and variance of $221,000 (4%) for the operating budget and
turnover of properties. In 2020, we anticipated a sharp a positive variance of $111,000 (10%) for the reserve
decline due to the pandemic. We were pleasantly fund.
surprised by the robust sales that reached a total of 605
by the end of 2020 — many more than expected. In 2021, Our 2022 operating budget shows an increase of 6.9%
we will be setting a new record for sales. over the 2021 operating budget for a total of $4,962,000
shown below by major categories ($1,000):
At the end of September, there were 601 closings
averaging in excess of 50 per month. If that rate • Landscaping and Ponds 1,590 32%
continues, we will have a total of 750 for the year as • Administrative, Rent and Utilities 1,380 28%
compared to 605 in 2020, 487 in 2019 and 518 in 2018. • Security 1,346 27%
Of the 605 closing to date, 82% are sales by members, • Repair, Maintenance, Beach Club 646 13%
with 56% of sales for homes and 44% of sales for empty
lots. Property values are on the increase because of the Details of the 2022 budget were distributed with the
demand. annual meeting package. Details of the Reserve Fund
Study were addressed in my September Cat-Tales
Projects and maintenance: We continue the article. The 2022 annual assessment will be $1,000/
maintenance and improvements to the Beach Club, year — an increase of 5%. However, it is still one of the
parks, stormwater system, and especially, the lowest annual assessments when compared to similar
roadways. communities in our area.
• Roadways: projects included (1) mill and overlay on Questions: Only two questions were submitted this
major sections of St. James Drive and Members Club year - Annual Assessments and Troon/POA relationship.
Drive for a total of 20,580 square yards of asphalt Please access the PowerPoint presentation on the POA
and (2) surface preservation applied to Trailwood, website for complete questions and answers.
Loblolly, Medinah, Legends and Wingfoot for a total
of 70,561 square yards of sealing. Volunteer of the Year: Elaine Waddell was selected
as Volunteer of the Year due to her leadership on the
• Storm water system: Due to the heavy rains, there Architectural Control Committee.
were a large number of repairs throughout the
community. The largest of these was on Beaver Election: There was only one item on the ballot this year
Creek where we replaced existing inadequate pipes – election of two directors for a three-year term. A total
with three larger pipes. of 1,514 ballots were cast in the election, about 1,000
less than last year. Doug Heckler and Suzanne Bell were
• Beach Club: The perimeter fence on the main elected to the two open board positions that run from
parking lot was replaced with an industrial-grade November 2021 to October 2024.
aluminum fence. An RFID reader was added to
the auxiliary parking lot and that parking lot will be Special note: This was the last board meeting for Mike
expanded to include 26 more parking spaces later Farage and John McGorry, who are retiring after serving
this year. for more than six years on the board.
NOVEMBER 2021 7Mayor's column
Jean Toner / Mayor, Town of St. James
After extensive delays, the town finally received Tracy Skrabal - North Carolina Coastal Federation
approval of our modified stormwater permit from
Tom Woods - North Carolina State Extension
the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality, and I am pleased to report progress on our J. Taylor Ryan - St. James Oyster Shell Recycling and
town complex property development project. Bids Reef Project
were solicited in September, the bid opening was
Mary Ellen Rogers - Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter
held on October 13 and the town council awarded the
contract at its meeting on October 21. Feletia Lee - recycling coordinator, University of
North Carolina Wilmington
We expect site work to begin in mid-November and
anticipate substantial project completion by February
Exhibitors included:
4, 2022. When the project is complete, we will have
added 54 parking spots, reconfigured the entrance/ Brunswick County Animal Services
exit lanes to address safety issues and developed
Brunswick County Master Gardeners
green space fronting Highway 211. We will provide
information to residents whenever construction Cape Fear’s Going Green
issues arise regarding access to the town complex.
Caswell Beach Turtle Watch
As you may know, work on the Highway 211 widening
Computers 4 Kids
project is expected to begin in January 2022.
Representatives from the North Carolina Department North Carolina Aquarium - Fort Fisher
of Transportation will visit St. James to discuss the
project at a town meeting, and residents are invited North Carolina Coastal Federation
to attend. The meeting will be held on Thursday, North Carolina Forest Services
December 16, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the St. James
Community Center. North Carolina State Extension
The town held its first Environmental Fair at the Oak Island Beach Preservation Society, Inc.
community center on September 21. Even though POA Ponds Committee
the weather did not cooperate, and attendance was
somewhat limited, it was a successful event. The Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter
speakers were entertaining and informative, and St. James CARES
exhibitors provided material specific to living in St.
James as well as the greater coastal community. St. James Fishing Club
Many thanks to all of the participants, event St. James Oyster Shell Recycling and Reef Project
coordinator Councilor Jeff Mount and the town
support staff. Brunswick County Tennis Association - St. James
tennis ball recycling program
Speakers included:
TOSJ Firewise Committee
Kristen Noeum - North Carolina Aquarium, Fort Fisher
UNCW Recycling Services - eWaste program
Vickie Hamilton Lauziere - TOSJ Firewise Committee
8SJFD By Mike Keil • Photos by John Muuss No one ever wants to see a fire truck or ambulance The Nowcat band kept the day lively, and Troon in front of their home but, over 350 residents saw provided hotdogs. To cap off the event, 11 lucky these vehicles exactly where they should be — at winners walked away with raffle prizes donated by the St. James Fire Station. On October 2, the eve local merchants. All in all, it was a great day of fun of Fire Prevention Week, the fire department held and learning. an open house. Fire demonstrations included an extrication from a vehicle using Jaws of Life and extinguishing a simulated kitchen fire, brush fire and car fire. The pumper truck shot water over 150 feet to the training area. “Wow” and “I never realized we had this kind of equipment” were frequent comments heard from the attendees. Emergency medical services personnel demonstrated CPR and automated external defibrillator techniques and conducted blood pressure and blood sugar readings. The Vial of Life program was explained, and a program kit was given to anyone who wanted one. Other participants included members of the Firewise committee and groundcover committee. Coastline Insurance representatives raffled off a free TV and explained how the fire department’s rating significantly reduces our homeowner’s insurance. NOVEMBER 2021 9
10
In case you missed it
The sky is falling, or is it?
By Arthur Hill
Many St. James residents are fond of referring to
the place we call home as “the bubble,” as in “We’re
going to leave the bubble and go to Southport for
dinner tonight.” To some, it may not be an entirely
flattering term. But to others, it can be a glib
expression to show how pleased we are to be living in
a such a special place.
So, it’s with some concern that I’ve noticed lately a Jupiter,” erupted with four explosions, creating a
spate of articles in the news about asteroids, comets “super outburst” 250 times brighter than normal. As far
and even the moon threatening planet Earth, our as astronomers are aware, this is the first time Comet
ultimate bubble. I’m hoping the St. James bubble is 29P has experienced four eruptions so close together.
a little tougher than the name implies, more like the
Iron Dome, Israel’s missile defense system the U.S. is Comet 29P is 560 million miles from the sun and
helping finance. probably about as far from us. But then, our own
moon is a lot closer and, up to now, has posed no
The articles started appearing in late September, threats to earthlings.
when CNET, a popular consumer products journal,
reported a “warehouse-sized asteroid, possibly as An article in Wired magazine’s September 24 issue
wide as a football field,” flew between the moon titled, “Could the Moon Actually Crash Toward
and Earth on September 16. Adding to this reader’s Earth?” leads with the announcement of a sci-fi film
unease was that no one noticed the asteroid, named called “Moonfall,” scheduled for release early next
2021 SG, until a day after it had made its closest pass year. The trailer on YouTube depicts the moon headed
by our planet. Who’s minding the store? right toward us. “It doesn’t actually show a collision,”
the article reports. “It’s just a trailer, and they don’t
Now, we’re told, 2021 SG is safely on its way to want to spoil everything.”
deep space. But then, on September 28, an app
called NewsBreak reported a fireball skimmed the But the article isn’t just about the movie. It’s about
North Carolina coast. Recorded on video by NASA, whether the moon could actually fall to Earth or get
the meteor was visible 48 miles above the ocean off so close it would suck up the oceans, so what would
Camp Lejeune and was one of five such fireballs seen happen to the Beach Club? Included is a string of
recently rocketing across the U.S. mathematical probabilities and formulas that made
my eyes spin, which is why I majored in English. The
Meanwhile, The New York Times reported in its article is online if you’re mathematically inclined.
September 30 edition that Comet 29P, until now a
“speck of light shimmering in the shadows behind Maybe we should ask Congress for money to build our
own Iron Dome.
NOVEMBER 2021 11Veterans Day Tribute
My grandfather,
a bugler By Steve Brocker
Paul Brocker was the grandfather I never met. He died
of tuberculosis in 1942 at age 45. He spent the last
two years of his life in a Veterans Affairs Hospital in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, his hometown. For patients
with this dreaded disease, there was no visitation.
The 121st Field Artillery Band, in France in April 1918, is seen
My grandmother received a telegram on the day he here. (photo contributed)
died instructing her to contact the VA for funeral
arrangements. As we honor all veterans this month, Buglers communicated to soldiers on the battlefield
here is the story of Paul Brocker’s service. by standing tall to be heard over the din of machine
guns and artillery. At the direction of commanding
At age 20, in May 1917, he enlisted in the Army officers, buglers played short, distinctive notes to
following the April declaration of war on Germany. inform soldiers or direct them. In addition to reveille
In July, the War Department reorganized the 32nd and taps, bugle calls signaled:
Division by combining troops from Michigan and
Wisconsin. On August 4, 1917, Brocker arrived at Camp • Tattoo – lights out and stop talking within
MacArthur in Waco, Texas, as part of Battery A, 121st 15 minutes
Field Artillery Regiment. It turns out Brocker had some • Charge – troops to execute a charge
musical talent and was assigned to be a bugler. • Retreat – soldiers to retreat
• Drill call – soldiers to turn out for drill
• Recall – duties or drills to cease
• Officers call – officers to assemble at a
designated place
• First sergeant’s call – first sergeant is about
to form the company
• Mess call – mealtime
• Mail call – assemble for the distribution of mail
After months of training, the 32nd Division arrived in
France in early 1918. German U-boats patrolled the
coast of France, making Atlantic crossings deadly at
times. The British steamer, Tuscania, was torpedoed
and sank while transporting soldiers on February 5,
1918. Several men from the 32nd Division were killed.
The 121st Field Artillery Regiment distinguished
itself in six major campaigns — Aisne-Marne, Alsace,
Champagne, Lorraine, Meuse-Argonne and Oise-
Aisne. Brocker’s Battery A participated in four of those
Paul is seen here in uniform as a new battles. The French gave the 32nd Division the name
recruit in 1917. (photo contributed) Les Terribles for their relentless and ferocious attacks.
12My grandfather sent this letter to my grandmother when he was in the VA hospital. (photo contributed) The 121st was demobilized at Camp Grant, Illinois, on May 17, 1919. Brocker received his honorable discharge two days later. While in the VA hospital battling tuberculosis, my grandfather wrote many love letters and short notes to my grandmother. I think he was a beacon of light on those dark days. I honor my grandfather for his grace and service to our nation on Veterans Day. Paul and the buglers of Battery A are seen here. (photo contributed) NOVEMBER 2021 13
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14Veterans Day Tribute
Blue Star Mothers By Camille Moss
Ask any mom about her son or daughter, and your Members are mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers
query will be met with pride and a broad smile. Ask a and female legal guardians with children in active-
military mom about her son or daughter serving in the duty, guard or reserve military service or who are
U.S. armed forces (Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy, veterans. Members are committed to supporting each
Coast Guard, Space Force), and you will get all that other as moms of military service members, active-
and more. The desire to serve others that prompted duty soldiers, veterans and families of our fallen
their sons and daughters to join the military is a heroes.
driving force behind Blue Star Mothers of America,
Inc. Any woman with a child who is currently serving in,
or has served in, or has been honorably discharged
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. was founded in from the U.S. armed forces is invited to join the local
1942 by mothers of servicemen who responded chapter. Members would be honored to welcome
overwhelmingly to an ad in a Michigan newspaper. Gold Star Mothers, and Blue Star Dads and others may
Chapters were soon formed in other states by join as associate members.
mothers who were also eager to volunteer time
and talents to help the war effort. They worked in Blue Star Mothers are passionate about preserving
hospitals, made care packages for soldiers and served the memory of all the men and women who have
as a part of homeland security during wartime. served our country as members of the U.S. armed
forces to foster true democracy in our communities
The name, Blue Star Mothers, originated when and to uphold the American institutions of freedom,
mothers hung a flag with a blue star in the windows justice and equal rights for all.
of their homes for each family member serving in the
military. Flags with blue stars represent living service
members, and flags with gold stars represent those
who have given their lives for our nation, the ultimate
sacrifice. If you’ve seen these flags in St. James and
wondered what they meant, now you know.
A newly formed local chapter, Cape Fear Blue
Star Mothers of America NC16, is a nonpartisan,
nonpolitical, nonsectarian 501(c)(3) organization
founded in 2021 by St. James resident Kim Dionisio.
The new organization is off to a terrific start with nearly
50 members, including several who live in St. James,
from Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties.
Everyone is eager to support one another, as well as
active-duty military service members, veterans and
Gold Star families in a multitude of ways.
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16Veterans Day Tribute
U.S. military service across generations
Each November 11, on Veterans Day, we honor America’s veterans. Pause and
give thanks on Veterans Day, and every day, for the sacrifices made by all military
service members who serve or have served to protect our freedoms.
Cat-Tales staff asked St. James residents to submit photos of active or retired
U.S. military service members in honor of Veterans Day. Several people
proudly submitted photos and brief descriptions of military service members as
requested. Cat-Tales now has the privilege of sharing those submissions with you.
Austin Murga Karen Yap Baytosh
At the age of 25, Lieutenant Austin Murga, executive I was a jet engine mechanic in
officer of Company C, and 114 paratroopers from the Air Force when it wasn’t
Company C, 2nd Battalion, 505th, 82nd Airborne popular for women to serve
Division were deployed to Afghanistan in June 2019. in the military. I was the only
Austin’s fellow soldiers and peers remember him female F-15 jet mechanic on
as competent, approachable and compassionate. the flight line in the early ‘80s.
If a soldier confided fear of dying in an upcoming I thoroughly enjoyed it, except
battle, Austin told him to stand behind him in battle when I had to wash hydraulic
and assured the soldier he would be OK. Austin and fluid out of my hair. (submitted
Company C returned from Afghanistan in March by Karen Yap Baytosh)
2020.
Austin passed away six months Meredith Judd
later after struggling with his Answering the call in
toughest battle, warrior PTSD. World War II, Meredith
Sadly, four soldiers die from served in the Pacific
their silent, internal wounds theater with the Navy.
as compared to one soldier Once, his battalion
who dies of mortal wounds in was thought to be lost,
Afghanistan. however, they survived
for a month in the
We are so proud of our son who gallantly fought Philippines. After WW II,
battles on Afghanistan soil and, subsequently, fought he enlisted in the Army
internal battles at home. The most important lesson during the Korean War.
Austin’s life taught those who knew him was the
importance of caring for others in their time of need. Meredith had a storied life. He was given a banjo by Al
Austin’s spirit will live on if each of us emulates Capone and met John Rockefeller as a child. Meredith
his nobility, integrity and compassion every day was also an accomplished musician who enjoyed
in whatever ways possible. (submitted by Austin’s entertaining in Indiana. In March 2020, we lost this
parents, Kevin and Gay Murga) truly special person. (submitted by Frank Rich)
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Reynold Mussell Ryan Schnepf
My father, Reynold Mussell, We are very proud of our son
served in the 11th Marines, and hero, Ryan Schnepf, who
1st Division. He was sent serves as a master sergeant in
to Guadalcanal, Peleliu and the Air Force. During his 20 year
Okinawa. For those who enlistment, he has received
watched “The Pacific,” my dad many awards and completed his
pretty much followed in the bachelor’s degree. He is stationed
footsteps of Eugene Sledge, at Maxwell Air Force Base and
a marine highlighted in that documentary. Dad had recently received the 2021 Lance P. Sijan U.S. Air Force
saved an article about “The Pacific” and highlighted Leadership Award for senior noncommissioned officers.
the following passage: Those who came back home
understandably didn’t want to talk about any of it. But Ryan is being considered for the Naval Postgraduate
most of them found a way to get past it and build a life. Program to complete his master’s degree. He is in line
(submitted by Lee Blount) for senior master sergeant and recently reenlisted for
an additional four years of service. Ryan is the father
of Nick and Michael and the husband of Steffani.
(submitted by parents Carl and Mary Jo Schnepf)
Gary Crowden
Gary Crowden spent almost 22
years as an Army infantry officer.
His service career included Norman
command and staff positions and Brown, Sr.
a one-year stint with the 101st My veteran hero
Airborne Division in Vietnam as an is my father-in-
infantry platoon leader, ground law, Norman, who
cavalry troop executive officer and graduated from
Gary Crowden is
air cavalry adjutant. the U.S. Military
pictured with Bob
Hope. Academy in
His last troop assignment was with 1969, and shortly
the famed 82nd Airborne Division as executive officer to after, was sent
one of 10 airborne battalions in the Army’s inventory. to Vietnam. He
served for 20 years
A career highlight was serving as a peacekeeper with the in the Army Corps of Engineers, had several overseas
United Nations in the Middle East, where he and 297 assignments, taught at West Point, had a final post at
other officers from 17 nations received the Nobel Peace the Pentagon and retired as a lieutenant colonel.
Prize in 1988. He culminated his career as an emergency Norman died in 2016, but he was part of my life for
planner in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. almost 30 years and will forever be remembered and
(submitted by Gary Crowden) missed. (submitted by daughter-in-law Ami Brown)
Chuck Roedema
Chuck proudly served in the Marine Corps as a first lieutenant during the
1960s. Most notably, he served as the embarkation officer on the USS
Boxer, a helicopter landing ship off the coast of Cuba during the Cuban
missile crisis. (submitted by Maggie Smith Roedema)
19St. James NEST Speaker Series
Living Your Best Life is a new speaker series being
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with neighbors helping neighbors to ‘age in place.' The
Series topics include:
When Your Past Becomes Your Future
(Alzheimers/Dementia)
Sept. 28 - 3-4:30 pm
Personal Care
Estate Considerations for Long Term Care Planning
in North Carolina
Nov. 30 - 3-4:30 pm
Mom and Dad Need Care. Where Do I Start?
Jan. 25, 2022 - 3-4:30 pm
Hospice Care vs. Palliative Care - Which One to
Choose? March 29, 2022 - 3-4:30 pm
Senior Fraud Schemes - How to Avoid Them
May 31, 2022 - 3-5 pm
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Get more details at sjnest.org, under
the Events calendar.
20Veterans Day Tribute
Richard and John Muuss
William Kor John Muuss was an Army
On the right is our photographer from 1959
father, Richard to 1962. He enlisted in
Kor. On the left is the Army while living in
his twin brother, New York City and was
William. They sent to Fort Benning in
both served in the Georgia for basic training
same unit in the along with his brother
Army Air Corps during WWII. My father was a waist Lenny. After 10 weeks,
gunner, and my uncle was a ball turret gunner on John was transferred to
B-25 planes over Italy. They were not permitted to the Army Pictorial Center
fly on the same plane because they were brothers. in New York. Several Army training films such as “The
My father completed all of his missions, but my uncle Big Picture" were filmed at the APC.
had to complete 10 more. Rather than return home
to New York without his brother, my father asked for In early spring 1961, John was assigned temporarily
permission to remain with their unit until my uncle to a Nike missile site in Massachusetts. In late spring
completed his missions. Permission was granted, and 1961, he was transferred to Seoul, Korea, often taking
they returned home together. photographs for “Stars and Stripes,” the military
newspaper. John also had photographic assignments
Our father will be 96 this month. Sadly, we lost our that included aerial photography and travel across
uncle three years ago. (submitted by sisters Lisa and Korea, and he photographed the United Nations
Raina Kor) peace conference in Panmunjom, Korea. John was
released from the Army with an honorable discharge
in July 1962. (submitted by John Muuss)
Stan Isaacson
They put their lives on the
line so we can enjoy ours. Paul Mehno, Sr.
My husband, Stan, became My father, Paul Mehno, Sr.,
a naval officer at age 20 and was a decorated Korean War
then a bombardier/navigator veteran. He enlisted in the
in the supersonic Vigilante. Army upon completion of high
He was deployed to Vietnam school and was sent to boot
to serve aboard the aircraft camp. His first assignment was
carrier America that held as a paratrooper in Alaska,
reconfigured reconnaissance Vigilantes. but he was soon redeployed
to Korea as a master sergeant
Flying in a high performance aircraft can be deadly. and tank commander.
Stan’s airplane once crashed at its home base. Stan,
fortunately, avoided the deadly explosion that After his passing, I found several medals he had
destroyed the rear of the aircraft carrier, Forrestal. earned during his three years in the Army. My dad was
proud of his service to our country but never expected
When Stan returned to UCLA, he experienced first- recognition for it. However, he did expect his seven
hand misguided anger toward war vets. Today, children to respect our country and the American flag.
hearing “Thank you for your service” is healing. Always. (submitted by Marilyn Rudolph)
(submitted by Catherine Isaacson)
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22Veterans Day Tribute
Pat McLean MacPherson Genevieve Connors
Like mother, like daughter. Following in her mother’s Captain Genevieve
footsteps and inspired by her mother’s service Connors, Pat
during the Korean War, Pat McLean MacPherson MacPherson’s mother,
was commissioned in the Army Nurse Corps after joined the Army Nurse
completing a four-year degree at Walter Reed. Corps in 1945. She served
in the Philippines in 1948,
After three years at Fort Dix, marrying an Air Force shortly before the Korean
navigator and moving to war began in 1950. In
California, she transferred to November 1950, she
the Air Force and retired after arrived in Korea with the
13 years of active duty and 8055 Mobile Army Medical Hospital. By December,
nine years with the Reserves. Genevieve was in Pyonyang, the present day capital
While in the Reserves, Pat was of North Korea, when Chinese soldiers stormed the
activated for seven months border and drove American forces southward. There
during Desert Storm to serve were many casualties, so MASH units operated
Pat's commissioning at the RAF Lakenheath Medical nonstop and retreated southward at night. She was in
and pinning by her Hospital in England. (submitted the Pacific for three years.
mother, a former Army by Craig MacPherson)
Nurse Corps officer.
In 1988, a “Today” show segment compared the
“M.A.S.H.” TV series to actual MASH units during
combat. Genevieve was interviewed and talked about
Craig the professionalism and dedication of real MASH units
MacPherson during war in comparison to the TV series MASH units.
Craig MacPherson Her “Today” show interview clips are on YouTube.
served in the Air Genevieve's photo, shown here, was taken in Korea in
Force and was faced 1950. (submitted by Craig MacPherson)
with several short
notice deployments.
In August 1990, he
was shipped off to Dickson “Moby Dick”
Saudi Arabia at the Baldridge
beginning of Desert Dickson graduated from
Shield. His wife was in Germany at the time, and their the Naval Academy in
"Air Force family" cared for their children until she 1941. He served in the
returned. In February 1991, the day after liberation, Merchant Marines during
he left Saudi Arabia to open the Kuwait City Airport, WWII, carrying weapons
landing amidst oil fires and retreating Iraqis. and supplies to naval
vessels at sea. His life-long
Notably, in August 1994, he also served in Africa passion was sailing on
(Goma, Zaire and Entebbe) before landing with the waters around the Wilmington and Southport
the U.S. military in Kigali to open the airport for area. He lived to be 96 years old and sailed until the
humanitarian assistance for Rwanda. (submitted by weeks just before his death in 2019. (submitted by
Craig MacPherson) granddaughter Ami Brown)
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24Contributor Spotlight
Who is Jim Campbell?
By Jim Campbell
I am fascinated by numbers, logic and words. In
high school in Scotland, my favorite subject was I’m amazed at how the Cat-Tales team operates.
mathematics, but I also liked learning about English Apart from routinely correcting spelling and grammar
grammar, text structure and word meanings, more and fact-checking articles, the team sometimes
so than English literature. Mathematics was an easy obsesses over seemingly trivial items like paragraph
choice for my university degree, but my interest in alignment, use of which vs. that, clarity of a
English continued. photograph, making sure Cat-Tales is always italicized
(did you notice that?) and so on. I appreciate resolute
Throughout my career, I read, wrote, edited and attention to detail and believe that is why Cat-Tales
reviewed innumerable documents, including has won national awards despite having a volunteer
proposals, specifications, procedures, contracts, production staff.
programs and presentations. I also helped others
develop writing and editing skills, and one of the I do have one regret. Before joining the editing team,
things I always stressed was to look at documents when Cat-Tales arrived in the mail, I really enjoyed
from the reader’s point of view since they are the sitting down with a mug of tea, flicking through the
target audience. All of that was a good base for magazine and reading the articles. I still flick through
volunteer editing. Cat-Tales as soon as it arrives, but now, I look for
errors the editing team may have missed or any
After retiring to St. James and not wanting to spend that occurred during printing. I don’t actually read it
all my time on a golf course or tennis court, I was anymore. After all, I’ve read all the articles at least
looking for opportunities to volunteer when I saw a once before.
request in “What’s Up St. James?” for a volunteer
editor. I applied and was accepted. It didn’t take long
to see why WUSJ is a useful and “professional” weekly
newsletter.
The technical editing came quite easily to me —
essentially cut-and-paste submitted articles into
the next edition. However, I was impressed by the
structure and guidelines for the newsletter. These are
well thought out and very logical, and the team of
editors is meticulous in checking each weekly edition.
After working on WUSJ for some time, I learned
Cat-Tales needed volunteer associate editors. I had
volunteer bandwidth available, so I joined the team
of associate editors. Working on Cat-Tales is like
working on WUSJ, but with some differences — a
monthly vs. weekly publication, longer articles and
print vs. electronic — yet both have many of the same (photo contributed)
editorial principles.
NOVEMBER 2021 2526
Third time’s the charm
By Christy Carter • Photos by Angela McGreevy
It is said, “third time’s the charm.” Well, it seems like NC Z Dog, a local DJ, provided music. Although the
it was for the St. James Plantation Property Owners’ generator got off to a rocky start, the music soon
Association Activities Committee beach party held on began, and people enjoyed the evening.
September 18. It had been three years since the last
beach party, and everyone who attended the event The POA Activities Committee looks forward to
had a great time. planning the 2022 beach parties for residents to enjoy
with friends and acquaintances. Here’s a happy toast
In 2019, all three planned beach parties were to the third time being the charm.
canceled because of rain. They were canceled in
2020 because of the pandemic. And this summer,
the first two planned parties were canceled due to
weather, but number three worked out beautifully.
It was a perfect evening. The water temperature
was comfortable and refreshing. The ocean breeze
kept the biting insects away. Bright sunshine
blended into a beautiful sunset and lovely night
with a nearly full moon.
Clambake happenings By Jim Robertson • Photo by John Muuss
The first of two clambake events, sponsored by the
St. James Plantation Property Owners’ Association
Activities Committee, was held at the Woodlands
Pavilion on September 11. The evening was delightful,
with a gentle breeze, as 150 residents enjoyed a
delicious low country boil buffet prepared by Middle
of the Island Caterers. Music filled the night as DJ
Don Jewel played tunes for everyone's listening and
dancing pleasure. The second clambake was held on
October 2 with 220 people in attendance.
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28Passions and pastimes
Story and photos by Nancy Adelis
Many St. James residents have pastimes, but how put more depth and detail in my painting and enjoy
many say that an activity is not just a pastime but the challenge of the art.”
also a passion? Well, I know five people who say their
passion is painting. They are George Humphreys, When asked why she joined the studio, Barbara White
Donna Kanich, Kathy Lenihan, Barbara White and me. said: “The opportunity to be part of a growing art
community where we already have a thriving music
What do we have in common in addition to passion scene was too hard to resist. People visit and move
for our artistry? We’ve taken art classes at Brunswick here for the special quality of this charming town, and
Community College or local workshops. We have our art studio is a unique addition.”
artwork displayed at several local venues. Our craft
gives us a sense of accomplishment, and we’re taking I personally hope to find my own style and approach.
our passion to the next level. With painting comes relationships with other
artists. We learn from each other while honing our
We now gather at an art studio in Southport in a quiet skills. Anyone can stop in to chat with the artists
atmosphere of comradery and learning. We have while observing the painting process. This is a fun
become artist-in-residence which means we each rent experience.
our own studio space and can go there to paint at any
time. St. James artists aren't the only ones painting at the
studio. Six artists from the local community also
Donna Kanich commented, “Because this space is participate. Everyone paints in different media, in a
out of my home, I will spend more dedicated time variety of styles and at varying skill levels.
painting.” Kathy Lenihan is excited that this studio is
conveniently located. When it comes to painting, George says, “If you
make a mistake, it is only paint, you can fix it.” It's
George Humphreys has been painting for eight years wonderful to pursue a passion where there are no
and drawing for 20 years. He commented, “I hope to errors and only personal success and happiness.
Barbara White and Kathy Lenihan work in their studio space. Nancy Adelis and Joseph Bardani are excited to have a work
studio.
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NOVEMBER 2021 31Ray Pace shows off one of his recent hand-carved birds. (photo by Bett Lewis) 32
Duck decoy collector
Story and photos by Bett Lewis
Richard Guenter’s hobby is collecting duck decoys, and hunt fowl) to weight and balance the boat. He knows of
he has continued his hobby over the past 22 years since only five that have been for sale.
he and his wife, Marion, moved here from Stony Point,
New York. As a collector, he has a lot of knowledge Richard’s other highly prized decoys include those by
about decoys. Richard’s collection includes over 50 duck R. Madison Mitchell, a renowned decoy maker; a John
decoys, most of them from the East Coast. The majority Holloway eider that took 20 years to find; and a low
are hand-carved originals and signed by the artists. head decoy by Fredrick Brown. He also owns a Mason
Decoy Factory premier grade, black mallard decoy, a real
The early colonists carved decoys out of white pine and find. This decoy is famous because it was on the front
white cedar, as it was available, durable and buoyant. page of a Mason factory catalog.
Those original decoys were made without nails, glue
or glued-on heads. Eventually, decoys were produced The style of the decoy is determined by the pose of
in factories as demand for them increased. Painters a carved duck, such as a paddling or floating duck, a
were hired to paint eyes and feather definitions on the high head duck, a low head duck, a preening duck or a
decoys. Today, some of those early factory-made decoys feeding duck.
have value because they are hard to find.
Carvers of yesterday used knives, chisels and rasps on
Decorated ducks are usually made in factories, and are solid blocks of wood, but many carvers now use power
hollow with flat bottoms, thus rarely of value. Glass- tools. Ray Pace, a carver who lives in St. James, recently
eyed, hand-carved decoys are older and very valuable. added hooded merganser, bufflehead and canvasback
However, nothing beats an originally carved and signed ducks to his personally carved collection. Ray’s current
decoy in value. Collectors are willing to pay thousands project is a large owl that he has been working on for six
of dollars for valuable decoys. Decoys were reasonably months.
priced until Martha Stewart paid $620,000 for one. She
has one of the largest decoy collections. Richard and Marion began collecting duck decoys
when they paid $70 for three decoys that were going
Richard’s prize duck collection includes a canvas-over- to be sold to a museum along with hundreds of others.
wire decoy by Nick Sapone and a 20-pound metal Since then, they’ve enjoyed expanding their wonderful
sinkbox canvasback drake decoy. The metal decoy was collection of duck decoys during their travels and
used onboard a floating sinkbox (a float or raft used to retirement.
These two ducks are part of the large collection. Richard Gunther stands by a few of his favorite ducks in his
collection.
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36Fall Yards
caption
Haloween rocks on this front porch. (photo by Gina Mancinelli)
captionHollow, NY, was the inspiration for this Headless
Sleepy
Horseman display and tombstones of Brom Bones and Ichabod
Crane. (photo by Gina Mancinelli)
caption
Broomhilda and her three cats, Huey, Duey and Louie, decorate
this yard. (photo by Gina Mancinelli)
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This front porch captures the spirit of fall perfectly. (photo by caption
Jay and Lynn Norris' yard decor utilizes a variety of pumpkins,
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NOVEMBER 2021 37Art Pohl, Is a Certified Mold Inspector and Retired NC General Contractor
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