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FDA's New Safety Rules 



Seafood safety is a priority under the new federal Hazard Analysis 

 and Critical Control Point Program — better known as HACCP. The 

 program assures that seafood dealers and processors meet strict 

 guidelines before products hit the shelves or the dinner table 6 



Stained Glass Glory: An Artist-Craftsman and his Work 



Rowan LeCompte made his first rough designs from colored glass 

 nearly 60 years ago. Still busy in his Wilmington studio, LeCompte 

 shares his passion for light and color 12 



Decking Out: Christmas Flotillas Light & Delight 



Launch the holidays with a waterside parade. Many coastal communi- 

 ties celebrate the season with flotillas of boats decked out in holiday 

 themes and lit from hull to masthead, bow to stem 16 



A Historian 's Coast: Light & Air 



Bayard Wootten introduces you to the South of the 1930s with her 

 photographs depicting the spirit of Southerners at work 18 



Naturalist's Notebook: The Real Eel Deal 



The American eel is an intriguing creature with an identity crisis. 



Learn what distinguishes the eel from similar creatures 22 



People & Places: Celebrating Creativity at Pocosin Arts 

 Still looking for an unusual holiday gift? Pocosin Arts showcases 

 the creativity found in the everyday life of Tyrrell County. 

 Intricate designs found in quilts, pots and brooms are celebrated 

 year-round 24 



Book Market: Book Some Time with the North Carolina Coast 

 Cozy up with a good book about the coast this winter. Leaf through 

 the history of the barrier islands, read up on our fiercest hurricanes 

 and tour Outer Banks lighthouses 27 



The Catch: Untangling the Facts about Knots & Line 



Hone your fishing skills while you lounge by the fire indoors. Practice 

 standard knot-tying and learn the latest developments in fishing line 

 technology to prepare for your next trip to the coast 30 



Maritime Morsels: Winter Warm-Ups 



Comfort food tops our list when the temperature drops. Delicious 



seafood soups and stews chase away the winter chill 32 



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