Turnage - Pamlico News
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Turnage - Pamlico News
Watch for Our Home & Garden Issue March 23rd: Can Spring Be Far Behind? Vol. 49 No. 09 16 pages Maybe Not Wednesday, March 02, 2016 | Your Community News Source Since 1968 | www.thepamliconews.com | 50 Cents Primary Scheduled for March 15: Know Your Rights NOTABLE By Brent Ducharme Attorney-Fellow with the UNC Center for Civil Rights As the March 15 primary approaches, recent changes in state voting law are adding an extra layer of confusion for North Carolinians navigating the path to the polls. It is vital for voters to be prepared for the election on March 15. Voters with questions or concerns can call the national Election Protection hotline at 888-OUR-VOTE (888-6878683). The hotline is available during early voting and will be staffed by volunteer attorneys and trained UNC Law students on Election Day. Under North Carolina law, the last day to register for the March 15 primary was February 19. If you failed to register last week, you can still vote during the early voting period, which is scheduled to last from March 3 to March 12. During early voting, you can go to an early voting site, register, and vote in one stop. There is no same-day registration on Election Day (March 15). During the early voting period, registered voters can cast a ballot at any of the designated early voting sites in their county. Check with your local county Board of Elections for information on where early voting sites are located and when they will be open. If you plan to vote on March 15, you should vote at your assigned precinct. If you vote within your county but out of precinct on March 15, you will be issued a provisional ballot that will only count in contests you are eligible to participate. On Election Day (March 15), the polls will be open from 6:30am to 7:30pm. All voters will be asked to present a photo ID. Acceptable photo IDs include a North Carolina driver’s license or other DMV-issued photo ID, a U.S. passport, a U.S. military ID card, or a tribal enrollment card. The address listed on the photo ID does not need to match the address on a voter’s registration. However, school-issued student IDs will not be accepted. Voters who arrive to the polls without an acceptable ID can still cast a provisional ballot. Provisional ballots, and accompanying declaration forms that explain why a voter does not have a photo ID, will be available at all voting sites. Voters casting provisional ballots must also either: (1) provide their birth date and the last four digits • Call for Chefs! Get those aprons out and recipes ready. Yummy! The annual Chowder Cook Off is set for Saturday March 12 from 11- 1:30. The event is the kick off event for the 2016 fun-time in Oriental season and will continue the celebration of the Oriental Woman’s Club 100th anniversary. It’s time for all prospective chefs to register for the event. Registration deadline is March 8. To enter please contact Carol McAdoo at 745-7762. of their Social Security Number on the declaration form; or (2) present a voter registration card, bank statement, utility bill, or government document with their name and address on it. If you encounter or observe any problems while trying to vote, call the national Election Protection hotline at 888-OUR-VOTE (888-687-8683). Remember these important points and exercise your constitutional right to vote: 1) if you didn’t register before February 19 and you want to vote, you must vote during the early voting period, from March 3 to March 12; 2) vote early if possible at any early voting location in your county, but on Election Day go to your assigned polling place; and 3) bring your photo ID, but even if you don’t have one, you can still vote! Fisheries Chief Resigns Abruptly • HOSPICE Winter Sale Underway Come join us this week for a great sale. All adult clothing is on sale for $1 per piece. This sale includes winter hats, pocketbooks and shoes. Children clothes are 3 pieces for $1.00. Some housewares are on sale: cups & saucers, dinner plates and wine glasses. Not on sale are books and jewelry. Store hours are 10-4pm, MondayFriday; 10-1pm Saturday • Band Concert Planned for March 19 The Pamlico Community Band will present its Spring Concert on Saturday March 19 at 7 p.m. at Oriental’s Old Theater. Admission is free, though donations are welcomed. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Fore more details contact Jim Durham at 252-670-5156. Dr. Louis Daniel, head of the NC Division of Marine Fisheries stepped down Monday. after nine years in the position. Staff Reports • Oriental Rotary Club Scholarships Available The Oriental Rotary Club is taking applications for scholarships from the 2016 graduating class of Pamlico High School and other graduating seniors who are residents of Pamlico County but do not attend Pamlico County High School. If you wish to apply, please contact the guidance secretary at Pamlico County High School or Jim Ragan at 252249-1156 for more details. Applications should be completed and returned by April 15, 2016. • UMC to Host Corned Beef, Cabbage Dinner The Arapahoe United Methodist Church will hold its Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner on March 9 at 6p.m. The menu includes corned beef and cabbage with red potatoes and Mark’s “famous” glazed carrots, Irish soda bread, carrot cake, iced tea and coffee – all home made with fresh ingredients – nothing canned or frozen so it’s a dinner to savor! Tickets cost $16, eat in or take out. This dinner is an annual fundraiser for Pamlico County Fishes and Loaves Outreach, a food bank for the needy here in our county. Tickets must be purchased in advance, so just call Pam Yurko at 617-3573 or Mark Yurko at 617-0669 or E-mail Pam: pjyurko@twc.com. The church is located on Highway 306 South and Bennett Road – at the Minnesott Beach Town line. • New Bern Farmer’s Market Open Saturday The New Bern Farmers Market will offer Local Fresh Winter & Hot House Vegetables, Farmraised Meats, Dairy, Wine, Cheese, Sausage, Sauces, Canned & Baked Goodies, Handcrafted one-of-a-kind Treasures, Homegrown and Handmade by Your Neighbors on Saturday, 8am - 2pm. This Saturday will feature “Vendor Chili Cook-Off” with Delicious Homemade Chilies (Each Tasting Bowl $1, Quart Take-Out-Bowl $5) .Tuesday market closed til April. Now accepting SNAP/EBT. • Battles for New Berne Reenactment A reenactment of the Battles of New Bern of 1862 and 1863 will be conducted at Belair Plantation west of New Bern on March 5-6 with 500 re-enactors, Federal and Confederate military camps, civilian camps, sutlers, period music, two battles, lectures, a ball, night firing of cannon, children’s activities, and much more. • Hope Ball Planned for April Get your dancing shoes ready, the fancy dress or suit ironed, and your wallet handy! Hope Clinic’s largest annual fundraiser, the Hope Ball, is coming up on April 16 at the Riverfront Convention Center in New Bern. This year will feature entertainment by the Pamlico Flutes during reception, and the Chuck Eatmon Band, where you can dance the night away. There will also be silent and live auction items. Inside Almanac....................................................................................2A Arts & Entertainment................................................................ 5A Classifieds/Puzzles................................................................ 10A Commentary.............................................................................8A Community............................................................................... 9A Education..................................................................................4A Giving Back..............................................................................6A Kitchen Chatter...................................................................... 11A Legals........................................................................................ 7A Neighborhood...........................................................................3A Obituaries................................................................................. 9A On the Water........................................................................... 14A Reports..................................................................................... 7A School Page........................................................................... 15A Obituaries • Virginia Billings Lupton, 79, of Pamlico • Alice Louise O’Shaughnessy, age 93, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Oriental Got News? Call us at, 249-1555 or email editor@thepamliconews.com. Giving Back and Then Some . . . A special group of folks turned out Saturday at Arlington Place for the first-ever Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics. Check out all the fun on page 6A. Prom Gowns Needed for a Special Cause BAYBORO - The Shoebox Project Foundation, a local nonprofit based in Pamlico County, works with local schools and social service agencies throughout the year to provide necessities for local kids and teens. Recently they learned that some local teen girls had a need for Prom dresses, which can be very expensive. “I remember my own prom more than half a century ago,” recalls Tye Roy, coordinator at the foundation. “It was a magical night and although I wore a second-hand gown, I felt like a princess.” Fortunately, Marsha Paplham, owner of Marsha’s Cottage in Oriental, and one of the Shoebox Project’s volunteer Fairy Godparents, Linda Gibson of River Dunes, have stepped in to make local girls feel like princesses on Prom Night too. Marsha’s Cottage, 204 Wall Street on the harbor in Oriental, invites you to help make a young lady's Prom night extra special on Wednesday, March 9th. Please gather up any gently used evening wear, shoes, shawls and other accessories and bring them to the Cottage. While there you may enjoy refreshments from 1-5 p.m. and a chance to browse any of Marsha’s beautiful new Spring deliveries. Yes, Spring is on the way, and this will be a fun opportunity to meet old and new friends while helping some local girls prepare for their memory-making dance. Parents and girls interested in one of the free Prom gowns can contact their school guidance counselor or social worker. Some dresses have already been donated by the Shoebox More than a half-century has passed since Tye Roy worn this beautiful secProject, and ond-hand gown to her prom. are available now. If further information is needed about the Tea at Marsha’s Cottage, call (252) 249-0334. Anyone interested in volunteering throughout the year as a member of the Fairy Godparent Circle, email tyeroy@ gmail.com or call (252) 649-2456 or 670-3862. After three straight playoff wins in one week, the Pamlico County Girl’s Basketball team is looking ahead to being part of the elite four in the NCHSAA Women’s Basketball State Championships 1-A Conference. The Lady Canes beat the Southside Seahawks at home last Tuesday by a score of 66-13. Congratulations to #21, Roeshonda Lee for being named Pamlico County Girls Basketball Player of the Game. The Junior Guard netted 13 points for the Canes. Thursday’s game against the East Carteret Mariners was a nail biter, but in the end, the Hurricanes slipped by the Mariners by just one point with a final score of 49-48. Congratulations to #14, Briana Jones for being selected the PC Girls Basketball Player of the Game. “She hit the biggest shots of her career,” said coach April Rose of her senior point guard who scored 15 points for the girls. The Northampton Jaguars were no match for the Lady Canes in Saturday’s home, third round playoff game. Pamlico’s defense forced 33 turnovers cementing a 74-42 win over the Jaguars. The Lady Canes out-scored Northampton 22-4 in the first quarter and dominated the fourth, 23-8. The Hurricanes scored the last 10 points of the game. Game high scorers were Briana Jones with 25 points, Junior, Laichelle Sparrow with 11. Juniors, Alexis Hawkins-Pool and Zyaja Mattocks both had 10. The girls, 26-3 overall and 12-0 in the conference are the number 3 seed in the East. See scores from last night’s fourth round, playoff game against the Plymouth Vikings, 27-1 overall and 18-0 in the conference, in next week’s issue. The winner of the game will play in Regionals this Friday. In a surprise move Monday afternoon, director of the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries, Louis Daniel III, submitted his resignation after just over nine years in the position. An e-mail from John Evans, chief deputy secretary of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, alerted department staff that Daniel’s resignation was effective immediately. Evans said in the email that Col. Jim Kelley, head of the N.C. Marine Patrol since Jan. 2014, will serve as acting director of the division. Kelley has been with Marine Patrol for more than 25 years. Jerry Schill, president of the North Carolina Fisheries Association was surprised by the news. “Since I traded texts with Louis as late as 2pm yesterday to get clarification on some issues, this news came as a bit of a shock when I heard it at 4pm on the way home from a meeting,” Schill said. “Even though everyone involved with fisheries management knows that the Director’s position can be a very difficult one, Louis was in that position for over 9 years and is second only to Pres Pate in longevity.” “I’m a believer that everything happens for a reason, so this will end up being good for Louis and his family. It will probably add years to his life, given the stress involved. As for our relationship, we were very far from agreeing on everything, but kept communication open and respectful. He was always available to talk, and for that I’m very grateful.” “Now begins the difficult process for the Governor to name a replacement. The division has not issued a statement on the resignation or succession plans.” Per Daniel’s contract with the state, he was offered another position in state government at the same salary he earned when he assumed his position as director. Lady Canes Shooting for Elite Final Four in Conference Turnage Construction & Trucking Co. Inc. 2373 NC Hwy 304, Bayboro, NC 28515 Forestry Mulching Line & Property Line Cutting / Acreage Cutting Hunting Lane & Recreational Cutting Septic Perk Site & Custom Cutting Applications Dustin Turnage Office: 252-745-4976 Cell: 252-229-4688 Fax: 252-745-5240 2A Almanac WEDNEsday, MARCH 02, 2016 COMMUNITY CALENDAR • • • • • • • birds need gravity to swallow the most commonly used letter in the alphabet is E the 3 most common languages in the world are Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and English dreamt is the only word that ends in mt the first letters of the months July through to November spell JASON a cat has 32 muscles in each ear Perth is Australia’s windiest city • • • • • • • Elvis’s middle name was Aron goldfish can see both infrared and ultraviolet light the smallest bones in the human body are found in your ear cats spend 66% of their life asleep Switzerland eats the most chocolate equating to 10 kilos per person per year money is the number one thing that couples argue about macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs Quick Reference Emergency: Dial 911 for police, sheriff, fire departments, rescue squads, ambulance Animal Poison Control Center: 1-888-426-4435 Carteret General Hospital: 808-6000; Coastal Carolina Regional Airport: 638-8591 Emergency Pet Care: 444-1399 Highway Patrol: 1-800-441-6127 Medical Assistance: CarolinaEast Medical Center: 633-8111 Nova Urgent Care: 745-7440 Pamlico County Departments: Board of Elections: 745-4821 County Manager: 745-3133 Emergency Management: 745-4131 Health Dept.: 745-5111 Recycling Center: 745-3283 Senior Services: 745-719 6 Sheriff’s Dept. (non-emergency) – 745-3101 Social Services: 745-4086 Tax Collector: 745-4125 Water Dept.: 745-5453 Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222 US Coast Guard (Hobucken): 745-3131 weather.com Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 88. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Friday Sunny, with a high near 84. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Weekly Horoscope Aries (March 21-April 19) For the next three months, you will be more enthusiastic about life! Your natural desire to explore new realms and pioneer ideas will be ignited. Many of you will travel. Others will explore opportunities to learn more through higher studies or advanced courses. Opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law will abound. Admittedly, legal conflicts might arise. But on the whole, the next three months promise adventure, a change of scenery and exciting chances to expand your mind and your experience of the world. All you have to do is decide what you want to do with this exciting opportunity! “Packing tropical?” Taurus (April 20-May 20) In the next three months, disputes about shared property, taxes, debt and anything jointly held with others might arise. You might also have conflicts with partners about shared responsibilities. On the upside, a resolution to these conflicts is now possible. In another vein (different arm) - this same three month period will amp your sex drive! You might want to explore new ways of how you express yourself sexually. But the biggest area that you will explore in the next three months is how you meet and deal with the values of those who are closest to you. Will you fight about these values and dispute them? Or will you find a common ground? Gemini (May 21-June 20) Mars is energetic and aggressive and very much tied up with our ego. For the next three months, when Mars is opposite your sign, you will experience ego conflicts with partners and close friends. It’s unavoidable. In many cases, a third party might help you out, especially because you might not be open to compromise. On the upside, it will give you a chance to clear the air, which is something we often do not do. But definitely - avoid needless fighting and controversy because it can weaken a good relationship. Remember: This is a temporary stress that will not last forever. That light at the end of the tunnel is not a train. Cancer (June 21-July 22) For the next three months, Mars will help you to work hard. You will be pumped with energy to achieve whatever you want on the job or for any task that you set for yourself. The only downside is you will be so keen, you will expect others to work just as hard. But hey - Mars might not be in that part of their chart. They might want to kick back, relax and play! That’s because Mars activates different parts of our charts according to our sign. Therefore, use this energy to your best advantage to accomplish what you want; but do not be judgmental about others. They’re not slackers - you’re just gung-ho. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Fiery Mars will help you in the next three months because it will recharge your energy to play and be creative. Those who work in the arts, the entertainment world or the hospitality industry will be enthused about what you do! All Leos will want to go on vacation. They will want to party, enjoy the theatre, musical performances, social diversions and playful activities with children. Sports events will be fun; in fact, Leos who are involved in sports will be motivated and competitive! Romance and love affairs will get a boost of sexual energy and pizzazz. Enjoy this playful time but remember to get enough rest to keep up this fun pace! Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You will be surprised you at how much energy you have in the next three months for home improvements or big projects that involve the family or something to do with real-estate speculation. That’s because all of these areas are where you suddenly will have energy to burn! You will want to work hard to secure your home, as well as fix it up so that it’s the way you want it to be. Admittedly, family disputes might arise because you are opinionated about what you want. You will definitely call the shots. Make sure that your increased focus on family and home doesn’t alienate you from a family member. That would be so contrary to what you actually want to achieve. Duh? Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You are a social sign. You enjoy the company of others. In the next three months, you will love the boost to all your interactions -- be they talking, writing or visiting with others (especially siblings, neighbours and friends). Because Mars will magnify your energy, you will embrace a busier schedule. Short trips, errands and discussions with everyone will keep you hustling! Furthermore, your communications will have strong energy. You’ll be decisive, forthright and aggressive. You will persuade others to agree with you. You will sell your ideas! This is a great time for those who write, market, teach and act nevertheless, embrace your Libran charm and diplomacy. You need to be loved. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You will be stoked to make money in the next three months. This will manifest in several ways. For starters, you’re going to dream up moneymaking ideas. Furthermore, you will have the energy to implement these ideas and get them off the ground. Some might explore self-employment or how to make money on the side. Others will be keen to make major purchases because Mars will make you identify with what you own more than usual. “Look who I am!” Be aware of this tendency so that you don’t rack up too much debt. Disputes about possessions or the ownership of something might also arise. On the positive side, you will see ways to use what you own to do what you want to do. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You will definitely feel a change in the next three months while fiery Mars is in your sign. No question. For starters, it will make you more assertive and more ready to fight for your rights. You might even fight for the rights of others. One benefit is that it gives you tons of energy to use to do whatever it is you want to do - work, plan, implement, directly energies of others, whatever. Therefore, this will be a productive time for you! Just be careful about being too bossy. All your relationships will have more energy, especially romantic relationships. Every aspect of your life will be supercharged with enthusiasm and activity. Yowsers! Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) The placement of Mars in the next three months is just what the doctor ordered for Capricorns. Two major things are going on in your life: One is you are divesting yourself of what is no longer important or relevant. (This includes people.) The second big influence is you are getting ready for a fantastic year where you will promote your reputation and good name. This lovely influence will begin late this year and flourish all of 2017. Therefore, use the next three months to plan, research and reflect upon your goals. You’re undergoing big changes right now and headed in a new direction, which means you have to think about what it is you want to do, and who you want to be. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You understand the power of gathering together likeminded individuals to bring about change for the better in your community, your country or the world. (You guys think big.) In the next three months, you will have wonderful energy to achieve goals that require group activities or the cooperation of others. You will stand out as a natural leader. Your networking skills will be fabulous. Quite likely, your humanitarian goals will be fired up, which is why you will embrace projects and make abstract ideas become concrete realities. “We can do this!” Be kind to yourself and don’t take on more than you can handle. We all have our kryptonite. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) For the next three months, fiery Mars is at the top of your chart arousing your ambition as never before. You will be determined to make a name for yourself. This will manifest professionally in your career, or personally, as you relate to your community. Consciously or unconsciously, you will do things to make others notice you and especially to respect you. Self-promotion will come easily. You will be PowerPoint on steroids. You want to be your own boss and you want credit for what you do. All of this is just fine - but don’t leave home without your diplomacy. Obviously, the downside is you will threaten bosses and people in authority, including parents. Wednesday, March 2 • Pamlico Partnership Parent & Child class at Pamlico Primary School, 9:00 or 10:30 a.m. when school is in session. Call Michelle Sheilds 252-745-7850 for information. • Crocheting & Knitting at Senior Center at 10 a.m. • Health Screening - Blood Pressure & Weight Checks at Senior Center at 10 a.m. • Talk & Exercise with Beth at Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. • Quilting at PC Senior Center from 1-3 p.m. • Research genealogy and search online 1-4 p.m. at the Pamlico County Family History Center in Grantsboro. Call 745-2239 for info. • Drumming Dragons, Oriental Town Hall, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3 • Prayer Shawl Ministry, Oriental United Methodist Church, 10 – 11:30 a.m. For all levels of knitting and crocheting. We can teach you how! Call Leigh Price for more info, 249-1361. • Site meeting at PC Senior Center at 10 a.m. • Alcohol Anonymous, Thursday @ 12 noon, Closed, Grapevine, @ Free Will Baptist Church, Ragan Rd., Oriental. • AARP meeting at 1 p.m. at PC Senior Center • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Class at 1 p.m. at Senior Center • Research genealogy and search online 1-4 p.m. at the Pamlico County Family History Center in Grantsboro. Call 745-2239 for info. • Honor Guard at PC Senior Center at 6 p.m. • Reelsboro Community Watch meeting at the Reelsboro Fire House on Holland Drive at 7 p.m. • Pamlico County Horseman’s Association meets at 7pm at the Pamlico County History Center in Grantsboro. Horse Lovers come on out, even if you don’t own a horse, you can still be a part of the club and can help plan horse shows, trail rides, community fun days for kids and fun days at our arena in Arapahoe. For more information call Karen Gardner at 252-671-6945 Friday, March 4 • Fantastic Friday at Senior Center • Oriental Quilting Bee, 9 a.m., 403 Mildred Street. No experience needed. • Preschool story time at PC library at 10 a.m. • Bingo at 10 a.m. at Senior Center • Card Games at Senior Center at 1 p.m. • Young at Heart Crafts at Senior Center at 2 p.m. • YA Anime at PC Library at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5 • Oriental Farmer’s Market on Hodges St. from 9 a.m. to noon. • Children’s Nutrition Event at PC Library at 6 p.m. Monday, March 7 • Center volunteers paperwork at 9 a.m. at Senior Center • Bible Study at Alliance UMC at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome • Crystal Coast of the American Needlepoint Guild meets at the West New Bern Rec. and Parks Center at 10 a.m. Open to all. • Grief Support Group meets every Monday at 10 a.m. at Oriental Methodist Church (Round Table Room) Call 249-2493 for more information • Arthritis Class at Senior Center at 1 p.m. • Dementia Support Group meets at Senior Center from 2-3:30 • Women’s Living Sober Group, 7 p.m. at Bayboro Methodist Church • American Legion at Senior Center at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 • Plein air painting is Tuesdays 9 a.m. Different location each week. Artists paint outside. Call Susan Cheatham at 249-4925 for locations/info. • Beach Book Breakfast Club at PC Library at 9 a.m. • Line Dancing at Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. • Knitting at PC Library at 10 a.m. • Singing at Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. • 50+ Club at Senior Center at 11 a.m. • Wicker Basketry Class at Senior Center at 1 p.m. • Cards at Senior Center at 1 p.m. • Research genealogy and search online 1-4 p.m. at the Pamlico County Family History Center in Grantsboro. Call 745-2239 for info. • Weight Watchers, weigh-in begins at 4:30 p.m., Snowden Elementary School (Aurora), music center, meeting at 5 p.m. • TOPS Meeting at Senior Center at 5:30 p.m. GOVERNMENT Monday, March 7 • Pamlico County Board of Education meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Board Office on Anderson Avenue • Pamlico County Commissioners Meeting at 7 p.m. in the 2nd floor Commissioners Room Tuesday, March 8 • Minnesott Beach Town Hall Meeting 11758 Highway 306 S, 7 p.m. • Stonewall Town Hall Meeting, Stonewall Town Hall, Spain Farm Road, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 9 • Oriental Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 10 • Harbor Waterfronts Committee at Oriental Town Hall at 4:30 p.m. • Arapahoe Town Hall Meeting - Arapahoe Town Hall (in front of fire station) at 7 p.m. • Soil & Water Conservation Board Meeting at Little Italy Pizza at 6 p .m. • Arapahoe Charter School Board of Directors meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Arlington Place Clubhouse Monday, March 14 • Vandemere Town Hall Meetings, 6:30 p.m. Planning Board, 7:30 p.m. Commissioners Mtg, Pennsylvania Avenue, Vandemere • Alliance Town Hall Meeting - 934 Main Street, Alliance, time is changed to 7 p.m. for this meeting Tuesday, March 15 • Pamlico County Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting at 7:30 a.m. at the Heritage Museum. • Oriental Tourism Board meets at Oriental Town hall at 5:30 p.m. • Bayboro Town Hall Meeting - 208 North Street, Bayboro, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 • Oriental Planning Board meets at Oriental Town Hall at 3 p.m. Monday, March 21 • Pamlico County Commissioners Meeting at 7 p.m. in the 2nd floor Commissioners Room Tuesday, March 22 • Oriental Tree Board meets at Oriental Town Hall at 8 a.m. • Pamlico County Board of Elections, 10 a.m. in the Elections office (Pamlico County Courthouse) • Pamlico Human Services, 11 a.m. at the Human Services Building • Pamlico County Planning Board, 7 p.m. in 2nd floor Commissioners room Thursday, March 24 • Pamlico Partnership for Children Board Meeting at 1 p.m. at the Pamlico Partnership for Children office, 702-A Main St., Bayboro • Arapahoe Charter School Board of Directors meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Arlington Place Clubhouse Monday, March 28 • Water Advisory Board Meeting at Oriental Town Hall at 1 p.m. • Pamlico County Historical Association meets at the Heritage Museum at 7 p.m. Email your meeting to frontdesk@thepamliconews.com no later than noon Friday. • MADD Chapter Meeting for Craven/ Pamlico. Trinity United Methodist Church, 2311 Elizabeth Avenue, New Bern at 7 p.m. • The Lower Neuse Anglers club will be meeting at Brantley’s Village Restaurant at 7 p.m. • Croatan Group of the Sierra Club executive committtee at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 2005 Arendell St.. Morehead City. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Visit CroatanGroupSierraClub.com for info. • Grief support group at Alliance UMC at 7:30 p.m. Call Penny Dollar Farmer for info 670-7766 • Alcohol Anonymous 8 p.m. Open, Discussion @ Free Will Baptist Church, Ragan Rd., Oriental. • Al-anon Family Group, Tuesday 8 pm, St.Thomas Episcopal Church Annex, 403 Mildred St., Oriental. Wednesday, March 9 • Pamlico Partnership Parent & Child class at Pamlico Primary School, 9:00 or 10:30 a.m. when school is in session. Call Michelle Sheilds 252-745-7850 for information. • Crocheting & Knitting at Senior Center at 10 a.m. • Health Screening - Blood Pressure & Weight Checks at Senior Center at 10 a.m. • Talk & Exercise with Beth at Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. • Research genealogy and search online 1-4 p.m. at the Pamlico County Family History Center in Grantsboro. Call 745-2239 for info. • Drumming Dragons, Oriental Town Hall, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 10 • Prayer Shawl Ministry, Oriental United Methodist Church, 10 – 11:30 a.m. For all levels of knitting and crocheting. We can teach you how! Call Leigh Price for more info, 249-1361. • Alcohol Anonymous, Thursday @ 12 noon, Closed, Grapevine, @ Free Will Baptist Church, Ragan Rd., Oriental. • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Class at 1 p.m. at Senior Center • Stained Glass class at Senior Center at 1 p.m. • Research genealogy and search online 1-4 p.m. at the Pamlico County Family History Center in Grantsboro. Call 745-2239 for info. • Pamlico County Law Enforcement Association monthly meeting at the PCLEA Range, Mill Road, 7 p.m. Contact 252-6705625 for information. Friday, March 11 • Fantastic Friday at Senior Center • Oriental Quilting Bee, 9 a.m., 403 Mildred Street. No experience needed. • Preschool story time at PC library at 10 a.m. • Bingo at 10 a.m. at Senior Center • Card Games at Senior Center at 1 p.m. • Young at Heart Crafts at Senior Center at 2 p.m. registered or would like to get signed up • Genealogy at PC Library at 6:30 p.m. • Grief support group at Alliance UMC at 7:30 p.m. Call Penny Dollar Farmer for info 670-7766 • Alcohol Anonymous 8 p.m. Open, Discussion @ Free Will Baptist Church, Ragan Rd., Oriental. • Al-anon Family Group, Tuesday 8 pm, St.Thomas Episcopal Church Annex, 403 Mildred St., Oriental. Wednesday, March 16 • Pamlico Partnership Parent & Child class at Pamlico Primary School, 9:00 or 10:30 a.m. when school is in session. Call Michelle Sheilds 252-745-7850 for information. • Crocheting & Knitting at Senior Center at 10 a.m. • Health Screening - Blood Pressure & Weight Checks at Senior Center at 10 a.m. • Talk & Exercise with Beth at Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. • Research genealogy and search online 1-4 p.m. at the Pamlico County Family History Center in Grantsboro. Call 745-2239 for info. • Drumming Dragons, Oriental Town Hall, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 17 • DMV Mobile Unit behind Health Department 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Prayer Shawl Ministry, Oriental United Methodist Church, 10 – 11:30 a.m. For all levels of knitting and crocheting. We can teach you how! Call Leigh Price for more info, 249-1361. • Alcohol Anonymous, Thursday @ 12 noon, Closed, Grapevine, @ Free Will Baptist Church, Ragan Rd., Oriental. • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Class at 1 p.m. at Senior Center • Stained Glass class at Senior Center at 1 p.m. • Research genealogy and search online 1-4 p.m. at the Pamlico County Family History Center in Grantsboro. Call 745-2239 for info. Friday, March 18 • Fantastic Friday at Senior Center • Oriental Quilting Bee, 9 a.m., 403 Mildred Street. No experience needed. • Preschool Story time at PC Library at 10 a.m. • Bingo at 10 a.m. at Senior Center • Card Games at Senior Center at 1 p.m. • Young at Heart Crafts at Senior Center at 2 p.m. • YA Gaming at PC Library at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19 • Oriental Farmer’s Market on Hodges St. from 9 a.m. to noon. • Special Needs Gaming at PC Library at 11 a.m. Email your event to frontdesk@thepamliconews.com no later than noon Friday Welcome GOD is waiting Oriental United Methodist Church A Beacon for Help, Healing, and Hope! J oin us each Sunday for early service beginning at 8:30 am at the Church Sanctuary. Uplift your spirits while listening to music comprised of a praise team of voices, guitars & keyboards. Coffee hour held following early service. Traditional Service begins at 11 am with hymnals sung by the choir accompanied by OUMC’s organ with Children’s Church & nursery provided. Services are combined the fifth Sunday of the month and begin at 10 am. Ask about Prime Time and what it has to offer Seniors of all denominations. We love our Visitors … Saturday, March 12 • Oriental Farmer’s Market on Hodges St. from 9 a.m. to noon. • Family Movie at 11 a.m. at PC Library Monday, March 14 • Acrylic Painting at Senior Center at 9 a.m. • Center volunteers paperwork at 9 a.m. at Senior Center • Bible Study at Alliance UMC at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome • Grief Support Group meets every Monday at 10 a.m. at Oriental Methodist Church (Round Table Room) Call 249-2493 for more information • Arthritis Class at Senior Center at 1 p.m. • Look good, feel better for adult, female cancer patients currently in treatment 2-4 p.m. at Shepard Cancer Center. Pre-registration required at (252) 975-4308 ext. 109 • Dementia Support Group meets at Senior Center from 2-3:30 • NAACP of Pamlico County regular meeting at 6 p.m. at Green Hill MB Church, 314 Water St., Bayboro. All welcome. • Women’s Living Sober Group, 7 p.m. at Bayboro Methodist Church • American Legion at Senior Center at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 • Plein air painting is Tuesdays 9 a.m. Different location each week. Artists paint outside. Call Susan Cheatham at 249-4925 for locations/info. • Line Dancing at Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. • Caregiver Support group. 10 a.m. at Shepard Cancer Center. (252) 975-4308 ext. 109 for info • Knitting at PC Library at 10 a.m. • Singing at Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. • Support group for long-term breast cancer survivors at 11 a.m. in Education Dept at Beaufort County Medical Center. (252) 9754308 for more info. • 50+ Club at Senior Center at 11 a.m. • Wicker Basketry Class at Senior Center at 1 p.m. • Cards at Senior Center at 1 p.m. • Research genealogy and search online 1-4 p.m. at the Pamlico County Family History Center in Grantsboro. Call 745-2239 for info. • Weight Watchers, weigh-in begins at 4:30 p.m., Snowden Elementary School (Aurora), music center, meeting at 5 p.m. • TOPS Meeting at Senior Center at 5:30 p.m. • Relay for Life meeting at Stonewall United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. for all who are 404 Freemason Street, Oriental, NC 28571 (252) 249-0213, or email us at orientalumc@orientalumc.org. Sale Will Continue From Monday March 7th to Thursday March 10th Pamlico animal Welfare Society (PaWS) “Helping the Helpless” Spay and Neuter Assistance Program PAWS provides low-cost spay and neuter assistance to those needing help to “fix” their pets. We issue vouchers for use at local vets, or at the Spay Today clinic in Greenville. Our mission is to reduce the pet overpopulation problem in Pamlico County and surrounding areas by preventing hundreds of unwanted, innocent animals from being born. They are often neglected, abandoned or killed in shelters so altering your pets before they breed is the humane and common-sense solution. We are here to help! Take action today! “Saving one animal doesn’t change the world, but it changes the world for that one animal.” PAWS is an all-volunteer, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that relies solely on donations. Find out more about us and how you can help at PamlicoPAWS.net To request assistance, call the PAWS “Help Line” at (252) 745-PAWS (7297) or email us at mail@PamlicoPAWS.net Neighborhood WEDNESDAY, MARCH 02, 2016 Village Gallery Welcomes Anna Vaughn Creech for March, April Land/Home Sales Property Management Appraisals Development Agent of the Week Allen Propst Broker-In-Charge Here’s what one of Allen’s customers had to say... Allen found properties that met our criteria, gave us a tour of Oriental, and we submitted an offer on the one we wanted. Through every stage of the process – negotiations, inspections, closing, Allen was right on top of everything and helped us make our purchase a very pleasant experience. We highly recommend Allen. Charles & Doris / VA The Village Gallery welcomes Anna Vaughn Creech as its guest artist for the months of March and April. Located at 300 Hodges Street in Oriental, an opening reception will be held Saturday, March 5 from 2 until 5pm at the Gallery. Originally from Tarboro, Anna Vaughn Creech is now a Raleigh-based artist and designer whose work is inspired by her years spent beside Australian beaches and her lifelong memories of the North Carolina coast. Her current series work explores the colors, subject matter and free, weathered nature of the ocean and the intrinsic human relationship to the sea. With a background in both art and design (BFA in Art, concentration in graphic design, ECU) and career moves ranging from magazine publishing to painting instructor to stationery designer, Anna Vaughn incorporates a variegated style into her bright acrylic and mixed media paintings. She currently works out of her home studio space in Raleigh — when not in her studio, you can most likely find her down by the sea, soaking up inspiration, salt air and endless horizon lines. More about the artist and the art can be found at: www.aviationstudio.com. The Village Gallery is a cooperative non profit Gallery of local and regional artists, including painters, potters, sculptors, photographers, and weavers. In March, the Gallery returns to its seasonal hours of operation from 10am-5pm Wednesdays through Sundays. For more information, please visit villagegallerync.com, call Judy Wayland at 252 2491505 or call the Gallery during normal hours of operation at 252 249 0300. 3A Pamlico SWCD Poster Contest The Pamlico Soil and Water Conservation District would like to thank Fred A. Anderson Elementary School for their participation in this year’s poster contest. The Poster Contest is sponsored by the N.C. Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and is based on a rotational theme. This year’s theme is “We All Live in a Watershed”. Contestants had to design a poster in line with the theme and submit them to the Pamlico SWCD Board for judging. The winners were: 4th grade- LoriBeth Dunn and 5th grade- Viviana Popperwill. Their posters will represent Pamlico County at the Area VI Spring Meeting on March 8 where they will compete with other posters from students of eleven other counties. Congratulations to our winners and good luck at the Area Competition! Our contestants (Back L-R) Stephanie Harris, Mariah Stowe, Andrea Chavez-Lopez, Shelby Dubiel, Viviana Popperwill. (Front L-R) Layla Ireland, Layla Prescott, LoriBeth Dunn. Congratulations to our winners 5th grader Viviana Popperwill and 4th grader LoriBeth Dunn! NEW BERN – Starter home or rental investment, this 3BR/2BA in quiet Quail Ridge neighborhood, on a cul-de-sac with minimal traffic. Fresh interior paint and new carpet in living room and hallway. Close to medical facilities, schools and shopping. Owner selling “As Is” no further repairs will be made. OFFERED AT $ 83,900 Help Control County’s Cat Population Low income Pamlico County pet-owners in need of financial assistance may apply to PAWS for vouchers to be used at local vets (252-745-PAWS), or ORIENTAL – Quintessential turn-of-the-century perfectly restored in Village of Oriental. Gorgeous heart pine flooring, 3BR/2BA with Carolina room, modern kitchen, zoned HVAC, updated windows, & 2-car garage/workshop. Furnishings negotiable. Extra lot for $60,000. OFFERED AT $185,000 take their pets to “Spay Today” in Greenville (252)321-8839., Those wishing to support this effort may send donations to PAWS at P.O. Box 888, Oriental, NC 28571. Hear Better. Live Better. SILENCE IS LONELY MINNESOTT BEACH – Immaculate 3BR/2BA plus FROG on double lot with gas-log fireplace in living room, open-design, huge master suite w/ whirlpool, walk in closet & double sinks, irrigation system on deep well, outdoor spa, 2-car garage w/ workshop, not in a flood zone. OFFERED AT $249,500 ORIENTAL – Exquisite 3BR/2.5BA, water-access Oriental Plantation home. Deeded boat slip, community boat ramp, club house, pool & tennis court! All on 1 acre! Kohler whole-house gas generator, Culligan whole-house water softener, Vermont castings stove, huge screened porch w/ outside shower & goldfish pond! OFFERED AT $275,000 ORIENTAL – Perfect 3BR/3BA waterfront home on 1.68 acre unrestricted parcel w/deep-water, 200’ dock w/ both sail boat & power boat slips & boat lift. Custom kitchen, spacious office, wood-working shop, 4-car garage, Lazyboy Spa, Excel stair chair, no flooding issues. OFFERED AT $449,500 See all Listings & Visual Tours at www.orientalncwaterfront.com When we lose our ability to hear, the ear stops sending critical information to the brain, affecting the ability to clearly distinguish words. Auditory deprivation can impair the way the brain processes sound. The solution is hearing aids; sending the correct information to the brain, protecting its vital ability to understand. oPen house eVent Call 745-3400 Honesty Integrity and 28 Years of Experience Helping people with hearing loss… “We will beat any competitor’s price on exact manufacturers and models. We can save you hundreds and maybe even thousands!” We service all makes and models of hearing aids, Free! H ing P elp eo ple 1-800-347-8246 252-249-1014 Or contact Allen Propst 252-671-4644 704 Broad St • PO Box 750 Oriental, NC 28571 Hear www.affordablehearingnc.com 14184 Hwy 55 East, Bayboro 252-745-3400 1427 S. Glenburnie Road, New Bern 252-636-2300 | 229 Professional Circle, Morehead City 252-222-4327 4A Education WEDNEsday, MARCH 02, 2016 Adventure Camp Scheduled to Start Soon The Burroughs Wellcome Foundation, through its Student Science Enrichment Program (SSEP), has funded a Children’s Engineering Adventure Camp to be held at the Pamlico County Library. This three-year, $155,000 project, is an afterschool and summer engineering adventure camp open to all K-8 students. It connects students K-12 with an excellent hands-on science/engineering/math curriculum to increase their skills and ignite their interest in STEM learning. The grant provides for engineering, “maker-space” resources to gradually become available to library patrons, including iPADs, computers, and engineering kits for checkout. The preschool storytime includes a new “Little Builders” program where the little people can explore with the building materials funded through this grant. Another exciting component is the partnership between the public schools and the public library. The program allows high school students, in a STEM Club, to explore hands-on science experiences in the context of planning for and teaching younger students in the summer camp. Engineering design challenges bring science and math learning to bear in an applied learning, real-world context. Dr. Tammy Scot, from East Carolina University and Arapahoe Charter School, is the project director and will work directly with all of Pamlico County’s public schools and the public library. Ms. Jen Baker, of Pamlico County Schools is the Pamlico High School coordinator. Dr. Maureen Grady from ECU’s Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education is the grant evaluator. Leading the professional development and mentoring component of the grant is Dr. Ricky Castles from the Engineering Department at East Carolina University. Engineers from Fleet Readiness East will serve as mentors and consultants. The afterschool camp will begin in early March while the summer camp will be held August 8-12th. Flyers/applications will be sent home with students from the schools and are also available at Pamlico Public Library. You can find further information on the Engineering Adventure Camp website at https://sites.google. com/site/engineeringadventurescamp/ Fred A. Anderson Elementary School 2nd Nine Week Period Honor Roll Fred A. Anderson Elementary School 2nd Nine Week Period Principal’s List Third Grade: Alicia Barber, Kimberly Beltran-Lopez, Anthony Chaparro-Alvarez, Koby Lane, Cody Wood, Tariq Barber, Sage Bryant, Tony Bustamante, Brailyn Peltier, Shelby Tabor, Cameron Wade, Isaac “Zeb” Cuthrell, Nathan Gibbs, Kandice Hodges, Khalil Moore, Hunter Mosher, Kristen Powell, Xavier Powell, Stephanie Rice, Summer Sawyer, Aubree Sinclair, Marquise Squires, Amr Assaedi, David Curtis, Ariana Godette, Kiyoshi Midgette, Trace Nobles, Holli Scott, Larry Tribby, Jaylenn Williams. Fourth Grade: Tanner Banks, Keegan Cofer, Alyssa Schmidt, Destinee Wilson, Tyshawn Barber, LoriBeth Dunn, Aaliyah Lockey, Mason Stroud, Paul Watson, Lucas Bailey, Morgan Connor, Emily Edwards, Deelicia Mongold, Raekwon Sawyer, Kara Spain, Autumn Tyndall, Diana Villa-Segura, Tiana Cannon, Russell Colasurdo, Hakeem Jones, Ariah Mitchell, Chloe Potter, C’anti Wooten. Fifth Grade: Shelby Dubiel, Jordan Lockey, Dylan Lockwood, Larry Rodgers, Clarissa Bonner, Andrea Chavez-Lopez, Amelia Filipovich, Lucas Gaskill, Clarissa Jones, Viviana Popperwill, Kendall Spain, Creedance Williams, Hunter Arnold, Caylee Bynum, Dale Dickinson, Kelsey Squires, Hakeema Barber, Skyla Popperwill, Michael Rich, Emily Sawyer. Third Grade: Eric Brantley, Evan Caraway, Ladonta Edwards, Alana Mayo, Jace Gibbs, Hunter Harrison, Amare Jarvis, Allyson Leaming, Shelby Mehring, Joey Pelisamen, Natalie Sanders, Zion Squires, Heavens Toler, Jacob Velez, Zyneiah Collock, Kendall Harris, Landon Cahoon, Mykayla Gualtieri, Annie King, Samyiah Maiden. Fourth Grade: Emma Altman, Hunter Bennett, Jasmine Pfarr, Anna Rose, Caroline Rose, Brylei Simpson, Lyndsie Somers, Harlie Akins, Alex Brothers, Layla Ireland, Madison Jenkins, Carlee Johnson, Antoine King, Jaclyn Lilly, Kaitlyn Toler, Kevin Vanzandt, Brooklyn Griffin, Austin Barton, Adriana Castillo, Adyson Foreman, Julieana Harding, Naomi Hill, Neil Landow, Cameron Moore, Braylen Ollison, Layla Prescott, Bryan Riggs, Tristen Sanders, Ragan Shields, Madisyn Zavala. Fifth Grade: De’yana Thomas, Kaylee Boren, Stephanie Harris, Mariah Stowe, Kody Bell, Taylor Buck, Emma Cagle, Connor Daniels, Alessandra De La Cruz-Cornelio, Bonnie Frazer, Phoenix Grant, Abby Harwick, Ethan Ireland, Naomi Karbowsky, Victoria Midgett, Shawn Richards, Andrea Scott, Mya Smith, Marissa Sos, Brody Spain, Caleb Toler, Kyndell Tribby, Haley Tyndall. The North Carolina Community Foundation announces the opening of scholarship season, according to Leslie Ann Jackson, NCCF director of grants and scholarships. NCCF administers over 150 of scholarships for students throughout the state. Eligibility criteria and deadlines are specific and vary widely by scholarship and location. Deadlines vary but typically range from March to May. To determine if you or your student qualifies, visit NCCF’s website at nccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships. Jackson said that scholarships provide a good opportunity for North Carolina students to further their educations. “Our aim is to raise awareness throughout the state about opportunities offered through scholarships held with the North Carolina Community Foundation,” she said “We’re proud to facilitate scholarships on behalf of our fundholders that invest in the next genera- tion of North Carolinians.” About the North Carolina Community Foundation The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has made $101 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $237 million in assets, NCCF sustains 1,200 endowments established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. The NCCF partners with 60 affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance in 67 counties across the state. An important component of NCCF’s mission is to ensure that rural philanthropy has a voice at local, regional and national levels. For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org, like us on Facebook and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @NCCF. FAA Announces Honor Roll, Principal’s List We’re Designed with the Traveler in Mind Served by American and Delta, with direct flights to Atlanta and Charlotte. www.CoastalCarolinaAirport.com • 252.638.8591 C L O S E . C O N V E N I E N T. C O N N E C T E D. Pamlico County GOP Precinct Meetings and County Convention Open to all Republicans registered as of January 31, 2016 Saturday, March 19th Brantley's Village Restaurant 900 Broad Street, Oriental, NC Buffet Breakfast 8:30-9:30 AM Precinct Meetings 10:00-10:30 AM Convention 10:30-11:30 AM Visitors and Guests Should Contact County Chairman Dave Wickersham at 249-1472 or email dwickersham9@gmail.com Community Foundation Opens Scholarship Season Girl Scouts Celebrate National Cookie Weekend RALEIGH – Girl Scouts – NC Coastal Pines will join councils across the country this February 26 through 28 to participate in National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend 2016, celebrating all of the fun and excitement Girl Scouts have had selling cookies for nearly a century. National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend will give girls from central and eastern North Carolina a chance to show off their cookie-selling skills by participating in booth and door-to-door sales throughout the Council’s 41-country footprint. National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend gives Girl Scouts – NC Coastal Pines an opportunity to highlight some of their most creative and successful cookie entrepreneurs and how their cookie earnings benefit the surrounding community. During Girl Scout Cookie season, each amazing young #cookieboss is not only selling delicious cookies; she’s also building essential life skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics—the “5 Skills” of the cookie program. And the more cookies girls sell, the more money they have to invest in community service projects and learning experiences, like travel opportunities. “The Girl Scout Cookie Program is about more than cookies,” said Lisa Jones, CEO of Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines. “It teaches girls basic business skills and instills a lifelong sense of civic responsibility that creates leaders. At Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines we have so many amazing girls doing positive things with their cookie earnings. We can’t wait for National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend and to celebrate our girls and help them meet their cookie-selling goals for the year!” One hundred percent of the net revenue raised through Girl Scout Cookie sales in the 41-county area stays with Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines and its troops, so customers who purchase Girl Scout Cookies are not only getting a delicious treat—they’re making an important investment in their communities. “National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is one of the most exciting occasions on the Girl Scout calendar,” said Anna Maria Chávez, CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA. “It’s our opportunity to speak with one unified voice and tell the story of the Girl Scout Cookie Program and everything it does to prepare the next generation of female Just like home. Only better. Call 252-624-0882 today to schedule a personal visit and complimentary meal! Welcome to Holiday. Welcome home. ©2015 HAR VEST MANAGEMENT SUB LLC, HOLIDAY AL MANAGEMENT SUB LLC, HOLIDAY AL NIC MANAGEMENT LLC At Courtyards at Berne Village, we take care of life’s daily details so you can focus on what matters most. Our residents enjoy: • • • • • • All inclusive, ground-level, brick villa apartments Freshly prepared meals daily Housekeeping and maintenance services Scheduled transportation Planned recreation and social activities Independent living apartments Courtyards at Berne Village leaders. Beyond just benefiting girls, the cookie program has a positive impact on the communities around them, as it makes girls aware of important issues and gives them the means and inspiration to take action. For nearly a century, selling cookies has been one of the most powerful and successful tools in transforming girls into leaders who make a positive impact on their communities.” During this year’s Cookie Weekend, hungry cookie customers will be able to get their hands on classic cookies, like Thin Mints and Caramel DeLites, as well as our newest varieties, Trios and Cranberry Citrus Crisps, which made their debut last year. The Trios variety is a gluten-free peanut butter, chocolate chip, oatmeal cookies, while the Cranberry Citrus Crisps is a whole grain cookie with cranberry bits and a tangy citrus flavor. Join in the fun of National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend 2016. Visit the Girl Scout Cookie booth locator online at www.nccoastalpines.org to find local cookie booths or call Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines toll-free at (800) 284-4475 for more information. About the Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program Everything girls do in Girl Scouting is designed to help them grow into women of courage, confidence and character. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-run business in the world and teaches girls essential skills to succeed personally and professionally, including goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. These five skills are important ingredients in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. 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Her #1 goal is to ensure your pet has a positive and pleasant experience on spa day. Ashley looks forward to meeting both you and your pet! Now accepting new clients... Call for an appointment: 252-745-0357 13980 Hwy 55 Bayboro, NC | www.fourpawspetstyling.com VOTE Kari FORREST HAMMOND Board of Education District 2 KariForrestHammond.com paid for by the candidate It Happened In the Park, a musical variety play written by our very own Ben Gaskill will be performed in our very own Old Theater. This happens in the park (Could this be Lou Mac?) and includes many local sights and places (Are there other local places you may recognize, a coffee shop, a hardware store, a dress shop, a pet shop?). All of the music is very recognizable and fun. So come for a virtual stroll in the park and see what is happening there. There will be three performances at The Old Theater located at 609 Broad Street, Oriental. Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 March 4th and 5th with a Sunday matinee March 6th at 3:00 PM Tickets are $15 with a member discount, student, and active duty military discounts and available at Nautical Wheelers in the village. ABC Sale: Treasures and Bargains, Antiques and Collectables The New Bern Historical Society’s 26th annual ABC (Attic-Basement-Closet) Indoor Yard Sale is Saturday, March 5 from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Building, 1125 Pinetree Drive, New Bern. Everything from dishes to dolls to door knobs will be sold at this one-day-only sale. Society President, Nelson McDaniel is expecting this to be one of the largest ABC Sales ever, as donations have overflowed storage spaces. Value-spotting shoppers eagerly await this huge annual event. Items available include antiques, collectibles, pictures, furniture, kitchenware, hardware, toys, jewelry, books, linens, silver, seasonal decorations, sporting equipment, electronics, brass, dishes, and much more. Be there early for best selection! Admission is free. This year there is an abundance of very nice furniture, much of it in excellent condition. Furniture shoppers are reminded to come prepared to transport their purchases as it will all have to be removed by 1:00 pm. Collection for the sale is ongoing. To donate items to the ABC Yard Sale or for information call 638-8558 or e-mail AdminOffice@NewBernHistorical.org. Please bring your donated items to the Historical Society office, 511 Broad St., New Bern. If you need help with larger items, please call the office to make arrangements. Proceeds from the ABC Sale benefit the educational programs of the New Bern Historical Society. 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RYEN Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of MARILYN K. RYEN late of Oriental, Pamlico County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Margaret D. Fauci, 3536 Dipper Court, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, on or before the 18th day of May, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 10th day of February, 2016 Margaret D. Fauci, Executor Estate of Marilyn K. Ryen 3536 Dipper Court Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Publish: February 10, 17, 24 and March 2nd, 2016 DIVISION NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JANE H. L’HOMMEDIEU File No.: 16 E 32 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against JANE H. L’HOMMEDIEU, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to AMY J. MURPHY, Executor of the Estate, on or before MAY 17TH, 2016, at the address listed below or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Administrator. This 17th day of FEBRUARY, 2016. Amy J. Murphy, Executor PO Box 314 Alliance, NC 28509 Publish February 17, 24, March 2, and 9 2016. NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE PAMLICO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 15 E 160 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF RUBY M. SMITH HOLLOWELL & HOLLOWELL P.O. Box 218 Bayboro, NC 28515 NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE PAMLICO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of RUBY M. SMITH, late of Bayboro, Pamlico County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Hollowell and Hollowell, P.O. Box 218, Bayboro, NC 28515 on or before the 1st of June, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 24th day of February, 2016 Bernard B. Hollowell, Jr. HOLLOWELL & HOLLOWELL P.O. Box 218 Bayboro, NC 28515 Publish: February 24th, March 2, 9, 16th 2016 NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE PAMLICO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MILLICENT D. BOTWAY File No.: 16 E 35 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against MILLICENT D. BOTWAY, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to PAUL R. DORF, Administrator of the Estate, on or before MAY 24TH, 2016, at the address listed below or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Administrator. Legals Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Publish February 24, March 2, 9, and 16, 2016. Notice to Creditors: Estate of Susan E. Bennett, File No. 15E36 Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Susan E. Bennett late of 1403 NC Hwy 306 North, Grantsboro, Pamlico County, North Carolina 28529, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 408 Main Street, P.O. Box 411, Bayboro, North Carolina 28515, on or before the 24th day of May, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 24th day of February, 2016. Carolyn L. Bennett, Administrator Estate of Susan E. Bennett This 24th day of FEBRUARY, 2016. Carolyn L. Bennett, Administrator c/o Sara L. Delamar Delamar & Delamar, PLLC 408 Main Street P.O. Box 411 Bayboro, N.C. 28515 Paul R. Dorf, Administrator/Executor 39 Lilline Lane (For Publication: 02/24/16, 03/02/2016, 03/09/2016, 03/16/2016) Pursuant to N.C.G.S. Chapter 44A-4, Coastal Horizon & Associates, Inc., hereby gives Notice of Sale of Personal Property pursuant to the enforcement of a lien for unpaid rent at Watson’s Mini Storage. Name and Address of Leinor: Watson’s Mini and Climate Storage, LLC Hookerland Shopping Center Highway 55, Alliance, NC 28509 Various items of personal property located at Watson’s Mini Storage belonging to: Unit # 9 11 64 73/44 10 92 91 57 58 Name Bobby Barber David Cooper Jeff Davis Monica Strickland Laura Todd Pamlico Youth Ashley Rouse Gwen Gowtikas Gary Jones Are being sold pursuant to the assertion of a lien for unpaid rental at Watson’s Mini Storage, Hookerland Shopping Center, Highway 55, Alliance, NC 28509. 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Box 510, Oriental, NC 28571 or Call 252-249-1555 Yearly Subscription Rates $30 in Pamlico County & Beaufort County $45 in North Carolina $55 outside North Carolina Name: Zip: Reports Incidents Feb. 9, Scott Town Rd., Grantsboro, possible heart attack Feb. 10, Main St., Bayboro, Pamlico County High School, fighting (affray) Feb. 12, Main St., Bayboro, damage to personal property Feb. 12, NC Hwy 55, New Bern, possess marijuana, drug paraphernalia Feb. 13, Olympia Rd., New Bern, communicating threats Feb. 13, NC Hwy 55, Stonewall, DWI – alcohol and/or drugs Feb. 13, Country Club Dr., Minnesott Beach, resisting public officer Feb. 13, Country Club Dr., Mnnesott Beach, traffick in methamphetamine, possess drug paraphernalia, maintain vehicle/dwelling/place CS Feb. 14, NC Hwy 306/Buckland Rd., Arapahoe, no operators license Feb. 14, Kershaw Rd., Arapahoe, missing persons Feb. 15, NC Hwy 55, Grantsboro, Bojangles, communicating threats, disorderly conduct Feb. 15, Florence Rd., Merritt, death investigation Feb. 15, NC Hwy 55, Grantsboro, Habitat for Humanity Restore, felony larceny, breaking and entering a motor vehicle Feb. 15, Neals Creek Rd., Bayboro, possible larceny of medication Feb. 15, Halls Creek Rd., New Bern, fraud – obtaining money/property by false pretense, fraud – credit card/automated teller machine, identity theft, internet scam Feb. 15, NC Hwy 304, Bayboro, larceny Feb. 15, Beech Lane, Grantsboro, unresponsive male Feb. 17, Sea Gull Landing, Arapahoe, Camp Sea Gull, breaking and entering of a building Feb. 17, Main St., Alliance, Pamlico DSS, kidnapping Feb. 17, NC Hwy 306, Arapahoe, Pamlico Community College, misdemeanor larceny Feb. 17, NC Hwy 55 E., Alliance, intoxicated and disruptive, resisting public officer, assault government official (2) Feb. 17, NC Hwy 55 E., Alliance, Hardison Tire and Oil, fraud – obtaining money/property by false pretense Feb. 19, N. Third St., Bayboro, Pamlico Correctional Institute, obtaining property by false pretense, continuing criminal enterprise Feb. 19, NC Hwy 55, Wal-Mart, misdemeanor larceny, possessing drug paraphernalia, possessing Schedule IV controlled substance in a prison/ jail premises, possessing Schedule II controlled substance in a prison/jail premises Feb. 19, Middle Bay Rd., Hobucken, breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering Feb. 20, Vernon Rd., Grantsboro, motor vehicle theft – automobile, breaking and/or entering, felony larceny Feb. 21, Mill Pond Rd., Alliance, 911 hang up, communicating threats Feb. 21, Janiero Rd., Oriental, found property Feb. 22, NC Hwy 55, Alliance, Handy Mart, larceny – shoplifting Feb. 22, Bennett Neck Rd., Grantsboro, breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering, possession of stolen property Feb. 22, Scott Town Rd., Grantsboro, missing persons Feb. 23, Olympia Rd., New Bern, Broad Creek Christian Church, vandalism Feb. 23, N. Kershaw Rd., Arapahoe, obtaining property by false pretense Feb. 23, NC Hwy 55, Alliance, fraud – wire/computer/other electronic manipulation Feb. 23, NC Hwy 306 N., Grantsboro, using weapons (illegal discharge) Feb. 23, NC Hwy 55, New Bern, second degree trespass, injury to real property Feb. 24, NC Hwy 306 S., Arapahoe, disorderly conduct in a public building Feb. 25, Main St., Bayboro, Pamlico County High School, larceny of wallet Feb. 25, Shingle Brook Rd., New Bern, indecent exposure Feb. 25, Scott Town Rd., Grantsboro, missing medication Feb. 26, South St., Bayboro, violation of court order Feb. 29, Main St., Bayboro, child neglect Feb. 29, Main St., Bayboro, financial transaction card fraud Feb. 29, Main St., Bayboro, Pamlico County High School, simple physical assault Inspections Feb. 9, Robert Meyer, Oriental, $183.68 Feb. 10, Hardy Hill, Grantsboro, mechanical, $40; Lela Belangia, Arapahoe, mechanical, $40; Minnesott Country Club, Minnesott Beach, Fire, $40 Feb. 12, Major Dudley, Bayboro, electrical, $40; Burton Farm Development, Arapahoe, new residence, $1,067.46; Burton Farm Development, Arapahoe, new residence, $1,163.88; Jennifer Cloninger, Merritt, electrical, $40; Lori Stone, Arapahoe, demo, $0 Feb. 15, Milton Gardner, New Bern, electrical, $40 Feb. 16, YMCA, Arapahoe, electrical/pool, $80 Feb. 17, Mike Fujimanjari, Minnesott Beach, CAMA, $127.80; Alan Woodard, Arapahoe, plumbing, $40; West Branch MB Church, Alliance, demo, $0 Feb. 18, West Branch MB Church, Alliance, Remodel, $76 Feb. 22, Shawn Brite, Alliance, modular, $753.64; Doreen Ann Musella, Arapahoe, doublewide trailer, $175 Feb. 23, Pamlico Swap N Shop, Alliance, fire inspection, $40; Stephen Del Rio, Oriental, electrical, $58.24 Feb. 25, Frank Zeidan, Mesic, electrical, $40; Travis Harris, Grantsboro, mechanical, $40; Kenneth McBride, Bayboro, new residence, $798.60 Feb. 26, Shelton Cuthrell, Grantsboro, demolition, $0; John Wilson, Oriental, CAMA, $151; Garlen Brite, Oriental, mechanical, $40 Property Transfers (Feb. 9 – Feb. 26) Feb. 9, Whorton Harbor Lot: 7, PCA 117-2, PIN: K07-24-7, from Judith Jones Marco to Rise M. Smith and Steven C. Smith, $850 Feb. 9, 1.7 AC, from Robert R. Sanders, Bob Sanders, Sue M. Sanders to Larry Hunt and Sarah Hunt, $0 Feb. 9, Grace Harbor Marina Unit: A-18, Condo Cabinet 1, Slide 12-3; Portion Slip A-18, from River Dunes Development, LLC to Lions Holdings, LLC, $135 Feb. 9, Grace Harbor Marina Unit: B-3, Condo Cabinet 1, Slide 12-3; Portion Slip B-3, from River Dunes Development, LLC to Mitchell Drew Johnson and Dalene K. Johnson, $0 Feb. 10, Minnesott Beach Block: 2 Lot: 9, Map Book 3/38, from Paul A. Melson an Rebecca J. Crane to Jeffrey A. Wade and Dawn M. Wade, $385 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Address: Phone: 7A Feb. 11, 5.85 Acres; William Garrett Green Sr. Estate Land; Map Book 6/49, PIN: K081-99, from Tyrone Fisher, Diadre Moore and Charles Fenderson to Jacqueline Jones, $0 Feb. 11, 246 Smokey Drive, New Bern, PIN: D061-226-9; 15 SP 62; see instrument, from Substitute Trustee Services, Inc./TR, Martha F. Blackston to Navy Federal Credit Union, $53 Feb. 11, PIN: B031-38-1, from Helen Gertrude Caraway and John Dee Caraway, Jr. to Betty Jean Caraway, $0 Feb. 11, Osprey Point Lot: 12, Amendment One; PCA 23-9, from Allen S. Cooperman and Donald Vollmar, $200 Feb. 12, 2.75 AC; Gift Deed; Life Estate, from Nora S. Scholl to Heidi Ann Scholl, $0 Feb. 12, Sail Loft Lot: 68, MB 6/83, from Janet E. Childers and Joseph E. Childers to James McBride Anderson and Gretchen Kelly Anderson, $52 Feb. 12, Tract One: 1.57 AC; MB 5/56; Tract Two: 1.14 AC, Beneficiary and Executors Deed; 15E186, from Lynette A. Francis, Frederick T. Fisher, Karen F. Mattocks, Karen F. Mattocks/Exr and Frederick W. Fisher/Est to Karen F. Mattocks, Lynette A. Francis and Frederick T. Fisher, $0 Feb. 12, Lake Minnesott Estates Section V, Lot: 13, MB 6/10, Life Estate, from Donale B. Mariella to John Mariella, $0 Feb. 12, Quit Claim Deed, Bayboro, map attached, from Francis Paige Ackiss to Rebecca H. Ackiss, $142 Feb. 12, Shine Landing Lot: 75, Shine Landing Lot: 75A, PCA 136-12; Boat Slip 3, PCA 139-11, from Robert L. Provost and Leslie M. Provost to Charles T. Reilly and Doris T. Reilly, $690 Feb. 12, Pecan Grove Marina 3 Tracts, from Gerald Alan Dasson and Mary Elizabeth Connor to Alasdair McGregor and Pamela V. McGregor, $64 Feb. 15, 32 AC; E/side Shiloah Road, from William T. Bland and Ralph T. Morris to Dustin R. Turnage, $200 Feb. 16, see instrument, from Michael Holt/TR, Linda Pence/TR, The Samuel Holt and Barbara Holt Living Trust, Samuel Holt and Barbara Holt to Samuel Holt and Barbara Holt, $0 Feb. 16, see instrument, from Samuel Holt, Barbara Holt and Linda Pence/ AIF to Samuel Holt, Barbara Holt, Michael Holt, Joan Holt, Linda H. Pence, Walter M. Pence, III and Diana Davis, $2 Feb. 16, Magnolia Woods Lot: 15, Section One; map in DB 480/745; PCA 106-1, from Terry W. Holton, Jr. and Linda C. Holton to Eric Cannon, $252 Feb. 16, three tracts; see instrument, from James Franklin Roe and Jennifer G. Roe to JR Enterprises II, LLC, $0 Feb. 16, PIN: I052-2; see instrument, from Carolina Micro Solutions, Inc. to Dennis H. Gaskill, Martha P. Gaskill, Mark S. Prescott and Sandra C. Prescott, $13 Feb. 17, see instrument, from Antonio D. Bell to Demario Lashawn Dudley, $3 Feb. 17, The Bluffs Lot: L-8 Tract One, Phase three, map book 10/1, survey attached to DB 395/702; The Bluffs Lot: L-9 Tract Two, Phase three, map book 10/1, survey attached to DB 377/138, from Anthony J. Markovitch and Sheryl R. Markovitch to Elias Nicholas Katsanis and Sara Huston Katsanis, $670 Feb. 19, Dawson Creek Lot: 71 Phase 1; PCA 150/10; 285 Frying Pan Loop Road, Oriental; Dawson Creek Lot: 71A Phase 1; PCA 150/10; 285 Frying Pan Loop Road, Oriental, PIN: H094-1-71, from Bank of America, N.A. to Madison Efland, $16 Feb. 19, Grace Harbor Marina Unit: A-34, condo cabinet 1/12; portion of slip A-34, from River Dunes Development, LLC to John C. Filippini Trust, John C. Filippini/TR and John C. Filippini, $132 Feb. 22, Grace Harbor Marina Unit: A-37, Condo Cabinet 1 Slide 12-3; Portion Slip A-37, from River Dunes Development, LLC to Stephen Benjamin and Helen Benjamin, $351 Feb. 22, Grace Harbor Marina Unit: B-22, Condo Cabinet 1 Slide 12-3; Portion Slip A-7, from River Dunes Development, LLC to The Joseph L. Miller Revocable Trust, Joseph L. Miller, Joseph L. Miller/TR, $166 Feb. 22, Grace Harbor Marina Unit: A-7, Condo Cabinet 1 Slide 12-3; Portion Slip A-7, from River Dunes Development, LLC to David J. Pytel and Kim A. Pytel, $178 Feb. 22, See Instrument, from Lisa Ann Gaskins and Linda Phyllis Gaskins to Patricia S. Tingle and Leonard S. Bennett, $105 Feb. 22, Neuse River Heights Block: I Lot: 92, see map in DB 45/354 & DB 454/843, from Edward J. Mays and Virginia C. Mays to Angel Properties of Charlotte, LLC, $130 Feb. 23, Foxwood at Pinedale Lot: 9, Section I; map book 11/98, from Todd Powers, Amber Powers and Jesse Franklin Powers/AIF to Kenneth L. Miller and Janie E. Miller, $0 Feb. 24, 1 AC, from Eric D. Egan to Mark L. Hill and Hallie D. Hill, $105 Feb. 24, Dolphin Point Lot: 37, PCA 30-6, DT 477/688; Substitute Trustee’s Deed, from Jeff D. Rogers/TR, Sylvan Friedman and Alynn R. Friedman to Branch Banking and Trust Company, $578 Feb. 25, 35.5 Acres; Estate File 16E40, from Landrica Enterprises, Inc., Hazel Pierce Byers/TR, Hazel P. Byers/TR, Harry J. Byers, R.E. Davenport, Jr. and Gay Bland Davenport to Seth Fabry Stroud and Caleb Saunders Stroud, $25 Feb. 25, Dolphin Point, Lot: 30, PCA 30-6, Address: 5527 Sandpiper Drive, Oriental, map attached; 1.06 AC, from David E. Marchand and Joan M. Marchand to Woody R. Jerger and Jean B. Jerger, $650 Feb. 25, 58/100 AC; map in DB 226/775, from Diane B. McDaniel to Floyd S. Cuthrell, Jr., $300 Feb. 25, PIN: C05-8; 20,000 sq. ft; off Lee Landing Road, from Mary E. McNamara and Maly E. McNamara to Erin V. Stitcher, $0 Feb. 25, 1 AC, from Odle L. Wood, Dolores S. Wood and Steven Merritt Wood/AIF to Roger Joe Hopson and Sara Jean Hopson, $66 Feb. 26, Bell Point Lot: 14, Phase I; PCA 80-3, form Ronald W. Bigelow and Lucille Bigelow to Kevin B. McGarrigle and Suzanne R. McGarrigle, $155 Feb. 26, Landings Hargett Lot: 21, Section II; PCA 29-2, from Roger A. Bullis, Patricia A. Nelson-Bullis, Patricia A. Nelson Bullis and Patricia A. Nelson Bullis to Fred E. Wiseman and Joyce Njeri Wiseman, $760 Feb. 26, 3.35 Acres; E/S Ball Creek and N/S Brandy Bay Subdivision; PCA 119-3, from Stephanie R. DeFiori to John A. Swiskey and Cynthia L. Swiskey, $730 Feb. 26, Lot 155 Blackwell Cemetery, Phase 4; PCA 183-10, from Michelle M. Fodrey to Lil V. Broughton and Johnny D. Broughton, $2 Feb. 26, 1.31 AC; Lot One; PCA 195-13, PIN: D061-217-4, from Erick Cooper Construction, LLC to Clifton J. Force and Melissa S. Force, $540 The eEdition of The Pamlico News is available on your computer, notepad. Great Reporting • Local Columns • Stories You Care About • Community News At Its Best! Call 252-249-1555 to subscribe today. 8A Commentary That’s Entertainment I heard a comment the morning after the Oscars aired that while amusing is scary at the Maureen Donald same time. The Editor’s Desk The gist of it was that the Oscars addressed more political and social issues than the current GOP primary race. A sad state of affairs - but true. Let’s face it - the GOP primary dog and pony show could very well be headlining in the country’s comedy clubs. Until recently the comic relief was provided by Donald Trump which I truly believe reflects his personality. Like him or not, it’s difficult to refute that his style is genuine. But then he started to look like he might win the nomination despite what some regard as this rather unorthodox approach to politics. What to do, what to do? The answer seems to be join in. The result is we don’t have one stand-up comedian in the race, we have three. Marco Rubio in particular seems to be relishing his new role as a master of the oneliner slinging insignificant insults with apparent glee - which in my opinion doesn’t suit him at all. I actually think he’s lost credibility with his new persona. Ted Cruz doesn’t seem quite as gleeful about his Trump bashing, but then again his natural demeanor just doesn’t quite make it as a stand-up act. Rubio, however, might have a future Making Sense of Investing For many people, the Dan M. Roberts, IV concept of retirement can Financial Advisor be scary, both emotionally and financially. If you, too, feel somewhat anxious about what awaits you, you might feel more comfortable in knowing that, depending on where you work, you might be able to retire in stages. As its name suggests, retiring in stages typically involves reducing one’s work hours from full-time to part-time, and then, eventually, to complete retirement. If you enjoy the social relationships of work, and you define part of your identity with what you do at your job, this type of gradual transition may be easier for you to accommodate than the abrupt transition from “worker” to “retiree.” As for the financial aspects of such a move, you will want to plan ahead. A “phased-in” retirement can affect your investment and income strategies in several areas, such as these: • Social Security – You can start collecting Social Security as early as age 62, but your monthly payments will only be about Get Your Taxes Done Safely The tax deadline is looming and you may find yourself needing help to file your taxes. Using a tax preAttorney parer should make filing your taxes General easier, but only if you choose one Roy Cooper that is reliable and accurate. There are plenty of legitimate tax preparers in North Carolinians, but unfortunately my office hears from consumers each year about tax preparers who charge unreasonably high fees, file tax documents without approval, or fail to complete the job. Complaints against tax preparers are on the rise so far this tax season. One consumer reported that a tax preparer demanded more than the quoted price once her refund check arrived at their office, and even followed her to the bank, waited for her to cash the refund check, and pressured her into paying additional money on the spot. The IRS has also reported an uptick in tax-related email scams. These fraudulent emails appear to come from government agencies and tax preparers and try to trick you into replying with your personal and financial information, which can lead to identity theft. Don’t share your personal financial information with anyone you don’t know who contacts you, no matter who they claim to be. And Disappointed with Town on the stage - he’s definitely getting practice. The bottom line is we now have the battle of Don Rickles pretenders as opposed to any semblance of a political campaign addressing the issues facing this country. I’ve always been disillusioned (for lack of a more accurate word) with the political process. The amount of undisclosed campaign funding, super pacs and let’s just say, organized politics gone awry is shameful. I truly believe campaign reform should be a priority but then again, those enjoying the spoils of it are the ones making the laws - that’s a problem and no joke (pun intended). But this time around my disillusionment has sunk to a new level - both with the Republicans and the Democrats. I never realized or perhaps more accurately, didn’t pay attention to the need of the party hierarchy to control the electorate and no, I’m not talking about the general election - rather the primary process. I get the impression that if the voters choose a candidate not suiting the party establishment - on both sides - there could be all sorts of convention drama. Is that the way it’s suppose to work? I realize that the GOP establishment is nearly out its mind over the “Trump phenomena” and is scrambled to assure an alternative. But that might prove difficult since the other two contenders are getting more like Trump with each passing day. On the Democratic side, things aren’t nearly as frantic since Hillary seems to be on the way to the nomination - as was expected from the beginning. The few hiccups along the way from Bernie seem to be under control causing what I imagine is a collective sigh of relief in the blue camp. This brings up a different issue but no less absurd - the voters. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the comment “I really like that candidate, but I won’t vote for him because I know he can’t win.” What? Is that what we’ve come to? Is it a contest over picking the presumptive winner as opposed to voting for the candidate you really want to win? There aren’t enough words to describe my disappointment with this attitude. As an electorate is it our responsibility to vote for who we think is the best candidate or are we more concerned with saying we picked the winner? The contradiction of this attitude is reprehensible, not to mention buying right into the system of not letting the voters pick the candidates, but allowing the establishment to do it for us (ok, Trump may defy this). Apparently Hillary has been annointed by the Democratic establishment and Republicans - well, they’re working on it. Whatever there’s little doubt in my mind that the next chapter in this election will be no less entertaining than the preceding one. Can’t wait. 75% of what you’d get if you wait until you reach 66 (assuming that 66 is your “full” retirement age). And the payments get larger from there, until they “max out” at 70. So, if you had planned to retire at 62 but instead retired in stages, you could possibly afford to delay taking Social Security until your checks were bigger. 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Letters to the Editor I am disappointed in the Town of Oriental not helping publicize our current play, “It Happened in the Park”. So anything you can do to help us publicize it will be appreciated. They failed to post our posters for our last play, “Hitchcock” even though they were given the posters a month in advance. The posters stayed on a desk in the office. Now with the current play advertising posters, it has taken three visits to the office, and three text messages to the Town Manager, and still one poster is not posted. Each time I went to the office to ask could they post them, one poster would go up, but other groups’ posters went up in a very timely fashion, for example the Dragon Boat Races’ posters. So I posted the last poster myself. But when I drove by an hour later, the poster I posted was taken down. Lame excuses were given, “The posters needed to be rearranged…”, but our poster had no pin holes in it. “We didn’t have time…:, but Dragon Boat Posters were in there. Why is the Town loath to support the Theater? If I had to guess, my guess would be that no employee of the Town went to see “Hitchcock”. Do any of the Town employees have tickets to “It Happened in the Park”? My guess is they do not. But I would love for them to prove me wrong! So you can help!!! Please do purchase your tickets to “It Happened in the Park”. It is a cute musical variety show about Oriental. You will love it. And you will be supporting The Old Theater while being entertained. They are on sale at Nautical Wheelers, or online at via the Old Theater website http://www.oldtheater.org/. Sorry for being sore about this, but we are all volunteers and when paid employees do not help volunteers it feels bad. Carol Small Response to Ken Heath’s Acknowledgement of his Poor Financial Skills I was surprised to read Ken Heath’s letter to the editor last week in which he clearly acknowledges his poor financial and business skills led to more than $600,000 in tax debt AND that his house went into foreclosure “a couple of times.” I wish I could earn enough money to incur that much tax liability! I do wish to point out that he claims these tax debts were due to a downturn in the economy. However, he earned the money on which he was taxed, so he should have paid his taxes…period! I pay mine, you pay yours, he should have paid his; it is the law. I hope the citizens of District 5 (Minnesott / Arapahoe) turn out in full force for the primary on March 15th and vote for Angie Propst. I certainly do not want Ken Heath having anything to do with spending my tax dollars and enforcing the laws of Pamlico County. I am glad other citizens took the bold step of educating us about Mr. Heath’s poor financial skills and inability to follow the tax laws. Floyd W. Evans, Jr., Oriental Not Mudslinging With regard to Mr. Heath’s letter in your 2-24-16 edition, I find it difficult to equate ads that present verifiable facts which are public record as “mudslinging.” I actually regarded both ads as educational. I voted for Mr. Heath each time he ran for office. Had I been aware of these facts it may or WEDNEsday, MARCH 02, 2016 may not have made a difference. Mr. Heath obviously made some bad decisions (as we all have) in the past. But whining about “mudslinging” certainly does not endear him to this voter. Interestingly enough, I did have one County Commissioner tell me that it is not a crime to not pay one’s taxes. It only becomes a crime if one attempts to hide assets or lies about them. I don’t necessarily feel that elected officials should be held to a higher standard (as law enforcement officials are held) but they should be held to the same standard as their constituents. I (begrudgingly, at times) pay my taxes and expect no less from my elected officials. Avoiding this “duty” speaks volumes about fiscal responsibility. E.B. Duer, Pamlico County Critical of Planning Board The Town of Oriental’s Planning Board seems to have decided to usurp the Water Advisory Committee and The Board of Commissioners powers for itself. According to NC General Statute 160A-360 (a) the Planning Board only has powers within the corporate limits of the town. Trying to make a Growth Management Ordinance (GMO) prohibiting the town from providing water outside the town limits without annexation seems beyond its scope. In addition and far more important to the water customers of the town are the financial implications for the Water Fund. The Water Fund is operated separately from the town General Fund. It is what is called an “Enterprise Fund” by the state. It is required by law to operate with a positive cash flow. It needs to sell water to pay its expenses and to fund a reserve fund capable of handling any major system failures and regular repairs. The Oriental water system was originally established in the 1970s and rebuilt in 2002-03 with a major grant. That grant was justified on a number of factors but included selling water outside of the town limits and adding a capability of providing water for growth particularly in the area between Whittaker and Pierce Creeks. A substantial part of that land is not in the town limits. The town water plant has been upgraded in the last several years by a combination of self-help and small contracts to the tune of about $150,000. We brought in several engineering companies and the estimated cost for those projects ran from about $500,000 to $1,000,000. We dodged a bullet with careful management and planning. It will probably not last as long as a complete rebuild but was done within our resources. It will continue to cost us money to maintain. A major failure of the plant, pipelines or one of our wells could shatter our efforts. As of the last audit (2014) that I have seen we had a reserve in the fund of $157,873. That level of reserve would not come close to building a replacement well or replacing major infrastructure. As a former commissioner liaison and a founder of the current Water Advisory Committee I advised that we needed to build a reserve of around $500,000. We must make every effort to sell water and add customers to meet that level of reserve. While the idea has merit for the town tax base, it is a bad idea if we wish to maintain our own town water system. It might be more appropriate for the Planning Board to look at the question of why no one wants to be annexed into the town. It might perhaps be overregulation. Under the current GMO restrictions, for example, the Town and Country building, most of the churches and our larger businesses would exceed the 6000 square foot limit for any structure and could not even be built. Larry Summers, Oriental Should You Retire in Stages? This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. The Pamlico News USPS 782-460 Published 51 times a year 800 Broad St., Oriental, NC 28571 (252) 249-1555 (252) 249 0857, fax www.thepamliconews.com Sandy Winfrey, Publisher Press Releases, Events, News: editor@thepamliconews.com Advertising: ads@thepamliconews.com Billing Inquiries: frontdesk@thepamliconews.com Managing Editor: Maureen Donald Office Manager: Jeannine Russo Staff Reporter: Deborah Dickinson Correspondent: Sherri Hollister Production Manager: Joe Miller Graphic Artist: Josh Wilkinson Distribution: Neal McCraw Letters to the Editor Readers are invited to submit letters for publication. 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Guest Speaker was Billy Flockhart, Correspondent owner and manager of Piggly Wiggle store in Grantsboro. Mr. Flockhart gave his personal testimony. He accepted the Lord as his Savior in 2005 and is a member of Temple Baptist Church in New Bern. He told us about his Missionary trips to Africa and is planning another trip in June. Gene Lupton explained a referendum -NC Public Improvement Bond that will be on the primary ballot March 15. Many thanks to Billy and Gene. We hope to have them both come back soon. Prayer List: Minister Norman Miller is now at home, however, his wife Polly hurt her back and is not feeling very well. Edwin Ireland recently had a pace maker installed. Please remember Wilson Gibbs of the Ponderosa Dev. and Dorothy Mayo Lee who was placed on our prayer list. Shelby Keech is scheduled for eye surgery on April 8. Happy Birthday Steve Brothers and Helen Spain Mayo Annette Jones, 55 Plus Club Wild Bird Food Purple Martin Houses & Gourds Pecan Fertilizer, Garden Seed Seed Potatoes, Onion Sets & Plants Pamlico … at the Center of Oriental 411 Broad Street, 252-249-0359 Open Mon -Sun 10-5:30 New Collection Oriental Sweatshirts It is beautiful to see the sun shining in Pamlico. The weathBetty Jo er was so nice we went to visit a Rodgers few folk on Mills Road. Carlton Correspondent and Frank were not home, but we had a nice visit with Paul and Dora Brady and Adele. Everyone is looking forward to a dry warm start to the week, especially the farmers whose fields have been too wet to plow. I am writing this on Leap Day of Leap Year. Happy Birthday to those who are so young that were born on this day. They only have a birthday once every four years, so when they are 52, they have really only had 13 birthdays. Now being a teenager will keep you young, Penny. Smile! The morning Lenten service at Reelsboro Christian Church is on Wednesdays at 8:00 am with communion being served by the Reverend Dr. Robert Cayton. These services will continue through Easter: March 2 Reverend John Farmer March 9 Reverend Allan Woodard March 16 Reverend Betty Jo Rodgers March 23 Reverend Nick Lewis Lenten services also continue in Bayboro at noon on Wednesday until Easter. Lunch is available by donation and this week it is featuring Flo’s clam chowder. This is the schedule for these services: Whortonsville The Super Bowl is over, the Grammy and Oscar nights are past, Reba Tiller it isn't raining this Monday mornCorrespondent ing, the sun is shining, and we may get into the seventies, so who could ask for anything more? Made it to church on Sunday to try out the newly tuned piano and there was 21 folks there for the morning service. Brad Hodges and Dylan Beddard brought Mrs. Karen Morton to church. She is in a wheelchair and the members of the church rotate to pick her up at her home so she can attend church. Many good Samaritans in our community. Weeks and I went to Mayo's for a delicious seafood lunch and followed the ambulance down Whortonsville Road on our way home. Later learned that Mrs. Karen had fallen. No report on her condition. There was a full house when we arrived at Mayo's, but fortunate for us, Stan and Christa Brown were there and invited us to sit at their table. Christa was here attending the Women's Retreat. Noticed last week the weather was good enough for the fellas to fly their model planes in the middle of the field where our neighbor lands his plane when he comes. Last week I received a call that Tom Love had passed away. Tom and Beverly had moved from Fork Point a few years back to be close to their children in the Morehead area. We had many good times with the two of them. Tom's greatest love was his dogs. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Beverly and their sons. Another call came in about Kay Fairley's sister. When Kay and Dave left our community, they moved to Benton, Pennsylvania. Kay and her sister Melanie moved in together so Melanie could be there to help with Dave who has health problems. Melanie had 9A Goodwin - Mar 3, Samuel Swindell - Mar 4, Josie Guidry and Audrey Mercer Potter - Mar 5, Sharon Lewis Rice and Connie Carawan - Mar 6, William “Baloney” Cayton, Owen Aubrey Lupton, Jr. and Wanda Brothers Atkinson - Mar 7, Arthur Leary Mar 8, Madison Gilgo and Nelson Cowell - Mar 9. Lottie Caroon joined friends Robert and Evelyn Miller for a Chinese dinner in New Bern Wednesday night. Richard Leland Tetterton was honored on his 70th birthday with a celebration Feb 27 at the Goose Creek Island Community Center. There was approximately 65 friends and family members in attendance. Leland is the son of Frank Jones and Ann Groth Tetterton of Campbell’s Creek. His sister Ann Lucille, daughters, Holly, Tracy and Donnie Pedigo traveled from Florida. Many other guests came from Virginia. Old family pictures were shown on the big screen on the stage. Homemade dishes were enjoyed by the guests and a wonderful time of love and fellowship. The event was organized by Leland’s children, Amy and Ricky Tetterton of Virginia. Amy quoted,”Such a special occasion. We should not forget the importance of family.” Happy belated birthday Leland! March 2 - Luke 13:31-35 - Reverend Dr. Robert Cayton – Reelsboro Christian Church March 9 - Luke 13:1-9 - Reverend Carol Grantham – Stonewall UMC March 16 - Luke 15:1-7 - Reverend Walter Graves – Reelsboro UMC March 23 - John 12:1-8 - Minister Shontina Green – Galilee United Church of Christ “Written in Red,” love’s greatest story will be presented at Reelsboro UMC March 17-20. On April 3, there will be a Healing Service at 8:00 pm at Reelsboro Christian Church along with Alliance United Methodist Church and Arapahoe United Methodist Church. Please note the correct time for this service is 8:00 pm. It was incorrect in my article last week. Those celebrating birthdays in February include Penny Ford’s birthday is February 29th. Celebrating birthdays in March are Henri McClees (3/2), Shontina Green (3/3), Jay Gwaltney & Cathy Dunbar (3/7), Cameron Paul (3/10), Larry Gracie (3/13), Lisa Franklin Jackson (3/15), Frank Bacon & Patrick Phillips (3/21), Heath Fulcher (3/24), Emma Machle & Joanna Harrell (3/27), Debbie Willis Fulcher (3/30), and Santa Klotz (3/31). Happy Birthday to everyone with a March birthday. Have a blessed week. Downhearted? Take Spiritual Vitamin D. “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.” (James 4:8). cardiac arrest at work and is in intensive care and we don't know at this time what the prognosis will be. I called Donnie and Nancy Pakkala to find out about Donnie's health problem. He had been in the hospital but was home and slowly improving. While talking to them I asked about Charlie and Elsye Frazier. Heard that since they left here to move to Florida that they had moved three times there. We think they are continuing to downsize. Glad Weeks and I downsized when we came here. Noticed the house across from Mrs. Winky that is for sale has an accepted offer on the sign outside. Good news in the Ford family. They have been celebrating birthdays, Mattie, Elizabeth, and Penny with parties all month. Jeannette Hudson, Rod Ensley and Brad Hodges also had birthdays in February. Gayle Lupton is getting closer to her retirement from the school. Tickets are going on sale for the Pamlico Chorale Concert in April. When the Chorale began in 1989 we hoped we could give free concerts for our community, but with over sixty members that we have to order music for, we had to start charging a small amount. Music continues to go up in price so this year the tickets are $7.50 for one or $15.00 a couple. Ann Watson has put together a beautiful concert with all areas of music. Ann came out of retirement to help with the Chorale and I shall be eternally grateful for her expertise and dedication. Thought for the week---(from Holy Humor) The Dieter's Prayer-Lord grant me the strength that I may not fall into the clutches of cholesterol, the road to hell is paved with butter, cake is cursed, cream is awful and Satan is hiding in every waffle. Beelzebub is a chocolate drop, Lucifer is a lollipop. Teach me the evils of hollandaise, of pasta and gobs of mayonnaise, and crisp fried chicken from the south. If you love me Lord, shut my mouth! Deaths Everyone has milestones to celebrate in life. Be prepared to make the most of each one. • Alice Louise O’Shaughnessy, age 93, formerly of Oriental, passed away on February 28, 2016, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Alice was a long time member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in New Bern, North Carolina, where she was very active in the youth ministry program. She was a Special Education teacher for 40 years in Sandusky, Ohio. Out of the numerous volunteer organizations that she was involved in, she especially enjoyed helping adult students in completing their GDPs. She and her husband were quite active in starting the Oriental Theater Group. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, John O’Shaughnessy; and sisters, Ibby, Ruth, and Martha. Alice is survived by her sons, Dr. Charles and Dr. Gary O’Shaughnessy; 8 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date in New Bern. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org. 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Filling: 2 packages (3-oz. each) cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons sugar 1 egg BAKED SWEET POTATOES Cake: 1 egg 1 cup milk 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 packages (8.1-oz. each) Martha White Carrot Cake Muffin Mix 1-1/2 pounds fresh sweet potatoes, cooked and skin removed 3 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 egg yolk 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon mace 1/2 cup half-and-half cream 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans Pecan halves for garnish Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 8 or 9 inch square pan. In a small bowl, combine all topping ingredients; beat until smooth. Set aside. Beat 1 egg in medium bowl. Add all remaining cake ingredients; stir until well blended. Pour into greased pan. Drop spoonfuls of filling over the batter. With knife, swirl filling into batter, turning some of batter over top of filling. Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes or until topping is set. Cool in pan on wire rack for 30 minutes or until completely cooled. Cut into squares. Store in refrigerator. Serves 9. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat the egg whites with the salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form when beater is raised. Mash the sweet potatoes and combine with the brown sugar, egg yolk, cinnamon and mace. Beat with an electric beater at high speed for 2 minutes or until smooth. In a small saucepan, heat the cream to boiling and then slowly add to the sweet potato mixture, beating until combined. Lightly fold sweet potato mixture and chopped pecans into the egg whites, using a wire whisk. Turn into a 1-quart straight-sided soufflé dish. Bake 35 minutes or until puffy and golden. Arrange whole pecan halves on top, return to oven, and bake 10 minutes longer. Serves 8. SATURDAY NIGHT CASSEROLE 1/2 of an 8-ounce package of noodles 1 can (10-1/2-oz.) cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon instant minced onions 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 1 cup sour cream 2 cups leftover cooked ham, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons butter or margarine Parmesan cheese, grated (to sprinkle over the top) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter a 1-1/2 quart casserole - set aside. Cook noodles according to directions on package and drain well - set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the soup and milk and stir until smooth, add the onions, mustard and sour cream and blend well. In the prepared dish, layer half the cooked noodles, and half the ham and half the sauce. Repeat. Melt the butter or margarine and toss in the bread crumbs and blend well to coat. Sprinkle buttered crumbs over the casserole and top with generous amount of grated Parmesan cheese. Bakeuncovered-in 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until top is golden brown. Serves 6. SOUTHWESTERN PASTA 3 large sweet onions (about 2-1/4 lbs. total) 1/4 cup olive oil 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder 3/4 teaspoon salt Dash of cayenne pepper 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained 3/4 cup frozen corn kernels 1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth 12 ounces fettuccine, cooked according to directions on package 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if desired Peel the sweet onions and cut into 1/4-inch thick rings. In a large and deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper and cookcovered-for 10 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking-stirring frequently-until onions are soft and golden - about 15 or 20 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and corn, cook 2 minutes longer. Pour in the chicken stock and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly - about 10 minutes. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and cook one minute longer, stirring to coat the pasta with the sauce. Stir in the cheese. Serve immediately and garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serves 6. GRANDS TUNA MELTS 2 cans (6-oz. each) water packed tuna, well drained 1/3 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 can (16.3 oz.) Pillsbury Grands Refrigerated Original or Buttermilk Flaky Layers Biscuits 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese Sour cream, if desired Chopped tomatoes, if desired Shredded lettuce, if desired Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease baking sheet. In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, onions, mayonnaise, salt and pepper and blend well. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Place 4 biscuits on greased baking sheet; press or roll each to form 5-inch rounds. Spoon tuna mixture in center of biscuits. Top each with cheese. Press or roll remaining 4 biscuits to form 5-inch rounds. Place over filling and press edges to seal. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each sandwich in half and top with sour cream, tomatoes and a sprinkling of lettuce, if desired. Makes 8 sandwiches. HAMBURGER & CHEESE CASSEROLE FOR A CROWD 16-oz. package medium noodles, uncooked 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 cans (15-oz. each) tomato sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cups cream-style cottage cheese 2 packages (8-oz. each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 2 bunches green onions with tops, well chopped 1 green pepper, well chopped 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sauté the ground beef, stirring to crumble, in a large skillet until brown. Stir in the tomato sauce, sugar, salt, garlic powder and pepper, blend and remove from heat. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, green onions and green peppers, blend. Divide half the uncooked noodles evenly between two 9x13x2-inch baking pans/ dishes. Spread noodles in the bottom of each pan. Moisten the noodles with some of the meat sauce. Cover noodles with cheese mixture, using all of the mixture between the two pans. Top cheese mixture with remaining uncooked noodles. Cover noodles with meat sauce and sprinkle top of each pan with equal mounts of the Parmesan cheese. Bake-covered-for 45 minutes. Serves 20. BAKED MUSHROOMS 2 cans (6-oz. each) mushroom caps, well drained 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 2 tablespoons dry sherry, optional 1 can (about 10-1/2-oz.) beef broth 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt the 1/2 cup butter in a heavy skillet and cook the onions until translucent. Drain the mushrooms and add them to the onions and cook and stir until they begin to change color. Combine the flour and marjoram and blend into the mushroom mixture. Add the beef broth all at once and cook and stir until mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in the sherry and parsley and pour into a casserole dish. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan and combine with bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese and toss to blend. Sprinkle mixture over the casserole. Bake for about 15 minutes or until bubbling hot. Serves 6. SPINACH & HAMBURGER BAKE 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound lean ground beef 1 box frozen spinach 1 can (about 10-1/2-oz.) cream of mushroom soup 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese Soft bread crumbs (tossed with enough melted butter to coat) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and brown the ground beef, stirring to crumble. Add the frozen spinach, cover and cook until spinach thaws. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, soy sauce, pepper and half the grated cheese. Cook and stir until cheese melts. Place mixture in a well buttered 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and sprinkle with buttered bread crumbs. Bake about 15 minutes or until cheese melts and bread crumbs are crisp. Serves 6. FRANKS WITH CORNBREAD TOPPING Franks: 8 frankfurters, cut into eighths 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped 1 cup finely chopped onions 1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped 1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil 2-1/2 cups canned tomatoes, drained and tomatoes broken up 1/2 teaspoon salt Tabasco sauce Cornbread Topping (recipe follows) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and sauté the celery, onions and green pepper until onions are golden. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the tomatoes, frankfurters, salt and a dash of Tabasco sauce. Pour contents of skillet into a well greased 9x13x2-inch baking dish. Pour Cornbread Topping mixture evenly on top of the casserole. Bake-uncovered-in preheated 375 degree oven for about 35 minutes or until cornbread is done. Cornbread Topping: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup yellow corn meal 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening 1 egg, well beaten 2/3 cup milk Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together in a mixing bowl. Stir in the corn meal. Cut shortening into the mixture until well blended. Add the beaten egg and the milk. Mix until dry ingredients are moistened. FRESH CORN & SWISS CHEESE CASSEROLE 3 cups fresh corn cut from cob 1 cup sour cream 1 egg, well beaten 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black or white pepper 1 cup grated Swiss cheese 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs 2 tablespoons butter Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the corn to the boiling water and cook no longer than 2 minutes - drain. Combine CHILI-CORNBREAD PIE 1 tablespoon olive oil 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1-1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon basil 1 can (8-1/4-oz.) tomatoes, undrained 1 can (8-1/2-oz.) kidney beans, undrained 1/2 cup red wine or beef broth 1 package (12-oz.) cornbread mix 1 can (8-3/4-oz.) cream-style corn 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese Chopped fresh parsley for garnish, if desired Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet and then sauté the ground beef, onions and garlic, stirring constantly to crumble meat, and cook until brown. Add the chili powder, salt, oregano, basil and undrained tomatoes. Cook over low heat-covered-for 30 minutes. Stir in the undrained kidney beans and wine or beef broth. Cook for 10 minutes longer. In a bowl, combine the cornbread mix, corn, egg and milk and stir just until cornbread mix is moistened. Spread cornbread mixture evenly over the meat mixture in the skillet. Place skillet in preheated 400 degree oven and bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand in skillet for 2 minutes, then invert onto serving platter. Sprinkle with the one cup grated cheese and freshly chopped parsley. Serves 8. SAUTEED SPINACH WITH HAM 1/4 pound cooked lean ham cut in julienne strips 2 pounds fresh spinach, washed and trimmed 3 tablespoons peanut or olive oil 1 small garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soy sauce Hot fluffy rice Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet and add the garlic and ham and toss until ham is has browned slightly. Add the spinach to the ham/garlic mixture and sauté until spinach wilts - about 1 minute. Add the sugar, salt and soy sauce and stir into mixture to blend. Serve immediately over hot fluffy rice. Serves 4. CHEESE CROQUETTES 1 cup soft bread crumbs 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese 2 eggs, well beaten 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Paprika Vegetable oil (for deep frying) Combine the butter, bread crumbs, cheese, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce, blend, and then add the well beaten eggs. Shape into walnut-size balls and fry in hot deep oil. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with paprika and serve immediately. Serves 4. GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE 2 packages frozen French style green beans 1 can water chestnuts, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 package frozen French fried onion rings Parmesan cheese Cook beans until tender, mix soup, chestnuts and butter with the cooked beans and put in generously buttered casserole. Place the onions rings on top and then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake in 300 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Serves 8. RICE CASSEROLE WITH OLIVES 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, diced 1 jar (2-oz.) stuffed olives, sliced 1 cup tomatoes, coarsely mashed 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup water Salt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients and place in casserole, cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Serves 6. 12 A Things to Know Cumbo’s Funeral Home Now Open in Bayboro A new business in Bayboro is now open to help you “honor and provide a meaningful, and peaceful environment to recognize the value of a loved one’s life”, according to Funeral Director Roger Cumbo. Cumbo’s Funeral Home, located at 306 Main Street in Bayboro, is locally owned and operated by Cumbo who has been a licensed mortician since 2004. Roger says that Cumbo’s Funeral Home strives to help celebrate your loved one’s memory by creating a meaningful memorialization that exceeds all expectations for the families, regardless of financial status. “I am here to serve the public and by doing the work myself I am able to keep costs down and still provide an important service with the same amount of compassion,” says Roger. Cumbo’s Funeral Home offers many types of services tailored to meet the needs of the entire community including cremation and traditional and military burials. “We are experienced at honoring many faiths and customs,” says Roger. Roger’s mortuary experience began with his service in the military where he served in the Army’s Military Mortuary Affairs Division. Roger, who has been embalming for sixteen years, most recently operated a funeral home in Morehead City. Roger, who also works at the Hurricane Barber Shop in Grantsboro, noticed a need in the community for funeral services which inspired to open Cumbo’s Funeral Home in Pamlico County. “I love this area and the people who live here. Our facility is large enough to meet the public demand, but small enough to include to add a personal touch in our services,” said Roger. Roger resides in Havelock with his wife Marion and his two WEDNEsday, MARCH 02, 2016 Business Spotlight Pamlico Christian Academy is presenting the 2nd Annual Under the Sea Daddy – Daughter Dance Saturday, March 12, 2016 The Delamar Center 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Dinner, Desserts, Dancing and Live DJ Girls from Preschool to High School are cordially invited to a wonderful evening Every girl’s first date should be with Daddy We know all fathers may not be able to attend. Grandfathers, uncles and other special men may attend in their place. children, son Braxton and daughter, Brooke. “By providing a compassionate environment to the families which we are fortunate to serve, we are able to start the healing process, said Roger. “It is our goal to support you through every step of your arrangements and to pay tribute to the special memory of your loved one,” he added. For more information regarding Cumbo’s Funeral Home and the services offered, please call 252-745-9082. $50 per Daddy-Daughter Couple. Additional Daughter $10 each Tickets available until March 7, 2016 TiCkeTS AvAiLAbLe AT: Pamlico Christian Academy and Bayboro Pharmacy Pamlico Christian Academy/252-745-0462 PO Box 68 / 11089 Hwy 55 East, Grantsboro, NC 28529 For additional information, call Christie Hudson at 252-637-0983 Representatives from ten NC community colleges attending the $9.2 million First in the World (FITW) grant kick-off at Central Carolina Community College. PCC Attends $9.2 Million Grant Kick-off Event By Townley Cheek In September of 2015, Pamlico Community College was named a partner in a consortium of 10 community colleges in North Carolina to extend a student retention program that focuses on proactive student counseling and coaching. At the end of February of 2016, Pamlico Community College met with the nine other partner colleges as part of the kick-off event for the First in the World grant titled, “Carolina Works.” This past fall, Central Carolina Community College was awarded $9.2 million as part of the First in the World (FITW) validation grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Over the next four years, over 26,000 students will take part in the project from across the state. Pamlico Community College is expected to receive $406,000 over the four-year period. The First in the World program is designed to support the development, replication, and dissemination of innovative solutions and evidence for what works in addressing persistent and widespread challenges in postsecondary education for students who are at risk for not persisting in and completing college. The expected outcome of this grant is closely related to one of PCC’s college wide goals and part of the PCC Student Success Initiative. “This grant is giving us the opportunity to continue to advance the completion agenda that we have already embraced at PCC,” says Dr. Maria Fraser-Molina, Interim President. “This grant will allow PCC to further support at-risk students and deploy retention interventions. Funds are also allocated to support a Success Coach who will work closely with students, faculty, and academic advisors to connect with at-risk students.” At the end of February, representatives from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Carteret Community College, Cleveland Community College, College of the Albemarle, Isothermal Community College, Randolph Community College, Roanoke Chowan Community College, Southwestern Community College, and Pamlico Community College met with representatives from Central Carolina Community College for the “Carolina Works” kick-off. “The kick-off event gave our group the opportunity to meet with the teams of the other nine community colleges in the First in the World consortium,” says Dr. Fraser-Molina. “We heard from renowned leaders in the field of student retention, completion, and success coaching, and developed an action plan that is going to guide us thru the transformational journey that we have already started at PCC.” Cristy Warner, PCC’s Counselor and recently named Success Coach, is excited to see the difference this program will make at PCC. “Every community college in this consortium is excited and engaged in this program. This will help students in a way that has just not been possible before,” Warner says. Warner hopes this program will empower PCC Student Services to be more student engaged, success driven, and helpful. “We are already good at what we do, but there is always room for improvement,” she says. “At the end of the day, we all want to be better.” At the end of the four-year journey, Pamlico Community College is expected to have an increase in the number of students who persist and complete credentials, leading to either a transfer pathway or employment. To learn more about PCC programs, please visit www.pamlicocc.edu or contact Cristy Warner at 252-249-1851 x 3014 or cwarner@pamlicocc.edu . Ben Casey Custom Framing Distinctive Work For Discriminating Tastes The Casey Studios Ben & Carolyn Casey www.bencaseyphotos.com ben@towndock.net carolyn@towndock.net 252-249-6529 Katherine H. 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Knowing Angie, I’m totally confident in her energy, enthusiasm and ability to get things done. I can’t imagine a better person to make Pamlico County loved more by its citizens. Angie loves Pamlico and I’m looking forward to seeing her make great things happen. Capt. Will Flannery 5K Cupid Crawl Scheduled for March 12 Buffalo Bills NFL linebacker # 51 LB Kevin Reddick, Jr. from New Bern along with Judy Pierce, president of the Neuse Pamlico Sound Women’s Coalition sign the giveaway footballs and participant certificates for the rescheduled Cupid Crawl 5K to be held Saturday, March 12th. Registration is still open at GameOn NC: http://gameonnc. com/. Twin Rivers Corvette Club Helping the Hungry Representatives of The Twin Rivers Corvette Club recently presented checks totaling $650 to Alice Sontag and Eliz Valassis of Pamlico County Fishes and Loaves Outreach. TRCC supports many charitable organizations in and around the New Bern area and this is the first time they have reached out to the County. PCFLO distributes food to many residents in need throughout Pamlico and Alice stated that “this money couldn't have come at a better time”. Carol Boris Angie Propst Pamlico County Commissioner VISION EXPERIENCE & INTEgRITy Battle of the Paddles Raises $ for Journey of Hope “I want to ensure our county is a place where businesses thrive and families enjoy the unique life found only in Eastern Carolina.” Angie Paid for by the Committee to Elect Angie Propst 13 A For the second year in a row Oriental, the Orient of Eastern NC where it is said that dragons live, hosted the Second Annual Oriental Indoor Dragon Boat Race. The battle of the paddles was held on Saturday in the pool at Village Health and fitness. Participants and spectators alike enjoyed authentic Chinese food, safe paddling and a wet, but fun event. Unlike the summer dragon boat races, where teams of 22 compete on multiple boats to cross the finish line first, the inside race has smaller competing teams consisting of eight paddlers sharing the same boat. The two competing teams face each other at midship and then see which team can out-row the other. Each Team competes in a minimum of three heats. There are several categories of teams: men’s, women’s, mixed, youth, seniors, and cancer survivor. The winners of each category in their respective classes then compete against each other. This year Chesty Pullers faced Fit Forever in the final race. It was a great battle, but in the end Chesty Pullers took home the first place trophy for the second year in a row. The team from Cherry Point will defend their title in next year's battle. The event was free for spectators to watch poolside. Chinese meals were served complete with tea and fortune cookies with all proceeds going to the Journey of Hope, cancer support group at Village Health and Fitness. Flora Moorman, Dragon Boat Festival and Race Organizer says it’s a chance to brush up on dragon boat skills, have some laughs and lead your teams to victory on the water, even if it’s cold outside! Pamlico christian academy oPen house Thursday, March 17th 8am - 7pm or by appointment. Please take this great opportunity to visit our faculty, staff and board of directors. Register your child for the 2016-2017 school year with discounted registration through April 15th. Pamlico Christian Academy offers grades K through 12th as well as Preschool and Pre K for children ages 2 - 4. Hwy 55 Grantsboro • 252-745-0462 “Change Your Child’s Life” www.pamlicochristianacademy.org Cigars Party Supplies Excellent Value Best Wine Prices in Town! Open to the Public We look forward to serving you! 1201 Broad St., New Bern, NC 28560 (252) 638-1822 www.armstronggrocery.com Hours: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday Closed Sunday 5% Off Your Purchase of KEGS With This Coupon Includes all domestics & most imports. Cannot be used with any other discount or coupon. 14 A On the Water WEDNEsday, MARCH 02, 2016 From the Helm What would we do without our marine navigation charts? We would probably spend a lot of time running aground, getting lost and taking “round about” paths to our destinations. You could always use your GPS; but what if you have no battery power or satellite signals. Then What? There was a time when mariners had almost no printed information from which to plot a course. It was common for men of the sea to learn from their fathers or other elder seamen. They relied on known courses between “points of land” and other visible landmarks. It was not until the first century A.D. that chart making began to evolve. Marinus of Tyre, thought to be of Greek extraction, is believed to be the first man to draw charts for mariners at that time. The work of Marinus was the foundation on which much of chart making was built. In 1795, Alexander Dalrymple was appointed the first hydrographer of the Royal Navy. The British Admiralty published its first marine navigation chart in 1801. Since the days of Marinus, chart making has come a long way. In addition to the coastline and soundings (depths), there are many other features shown on today’s charts. Things have been added like bottom contours, tide & current information, land features, and compass variation, just to name a few. In the early 1940’s, the advent of electronic navigational aids was responsible for a new layer of information on some charts. What is commonly called a “LORAN overlay” is a colored grid that is superimposed on some charts. LORAN in the United States is no longer operational due to the popularity and wide use of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). GPS, or Global Positioning System, is the GNSS product developed by the Department of Defense. Its development began in 1973 and was fully operational in 1995. It uses a constellation of satellites in space which GPS units use to triangulate a precise location on the earth. Most modern GPS units are accurate within 2 meters (6 ft). GPS has a number of issues, so don’t be in a rush to discard your paper charts. First, while GPS can precisely fix your position on the earth (latitude and longitude), many charts used by chart plotter manufacturers are electronic facsimiles of paper charts. Paper charts were created long before we had GPS. Although amazingly accurate in relation to what they depict, they sometimes have the lat/long slightly wrong. While delivering boats we’ve seen our craft running over dry land when our eyes and paper charts confirm we’re in 20 feet of navigable water. Second, GPS is getting old. Some of the satellites are no longer operational and have not been replaced on schedule. As a result, many chart plotter manufacturers are incorporating the Russian GLOSNASS GNSS system into their receivers. Europe has the GALILEO GNSS coming online and Japan is in the process of launching their own satellite constellation. Finally, remember these satellites are over 12,000 miles in space. Sun spot activity, radio interference, human jamming and host of other potential issues can cause outages at any time. Most modern day charts of navigable waters in the U.S are published by the National Ocean Survey (NOS) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the U.S. government. They perpetually compile and maintain a database of information from which charts information is developed. Until next time, we wish you clear skies, fair winds and calm seas! World Wide Marine Training, LLC, is a U.S. Coast Guard Approved facility authorized to give examinations for captain's licenses up to 200 Ton Master, Able Seaman up to Unlimited, STCW-95, Radar, ARPA and other Endorsements. Visit www.worldwidemarinetraining.com or call toll-free 866-249-2135. Paddling is becoming more popular nationwide, but unfortunately, paddling fatalities are rising as well. The Oriental Flotilla of the Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct a paddling safety course on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 8:30am to 12:30pm at Fire Station 19 on Straight Rd. This course covers the following safety topics: Know Your Paddlecraft; Before You Get Underway; Operating Your Boat Safely The Legal Requirements of Boating; and Boating emergencies - What to Do. The cost for the course includes a textbook and certificate of completion, and will be $10.00 for one person or $15.00 for two people sharing a single book. Textbooks are limited, so registration will be first-come first-served. To register, please email Clark Dimond at dimond.opc@gmail.com and list the name(s) of the participants as you would like them to appear on the certificate. The registration fee will be collected on the day of the class. MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold seven public meetings in March to receive suggestions and comments on cultch planting. Cultch planting involves strategically placing shells and rock to enhance shellfish habitat in potentially productive shellfish areas. Oysters, clams and other aquatic life are attracted to the cultch and begin to immediately colonize on the material. In an effort to improve the cultch planting program, the division’s Shellfish Rehabilitation staff holds annual meetings to provide interested parties the opportunity to give input on planting sites, methods, materials and quantities. Nearby meetings will be held on the following dates and locations: • Fisheries Commission lowers cobia bag limit, proposes lower oyster harvest limit for Shellfish License holders daily harvest limit of oysters for those fishing under a commercial Shellfish License. The proposal would lower the daily harvest limit statewide to two bushels per person, with a maximum of four bushels per vessel. The proposed changes would not apply to oyster leases or to those who hold Standard Commercial Fishing Licenses. The commission made the proposal as part of a draft amendment to the Oyster Fishery Management Plan and postponed preliminary approval of the plan to allow public comment, which be accepted at regional advisory committee meetings in April. In other business, the commission voted to: · Nominate Joseph Andrew High and Randy McKinley for the obligatory seat on the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. · Adopt the 2015 Coastal Habitat Protection Plan and source document to send to the secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and to the N.C. General Assembly for approval. · Proceed with a declaratory ruling to allow American Eel Farm to harvest, possess and sell undersized eel in North Carolina for grow out under the North Carolina Aquaculture Plan for American Eel. · Convene a sub-committee consisting of at least four commissioners to discuss the issues associated with defining commercial fishermen and report its findings to the full commission in August. · Delegate authority to the commission’s Commercial Fishing Resource Fund Committee to develop and implement a memorandum of understanding with the North Carolina Commercial Fishing Resource Fund Funding Committee that sets procedures for agreeing to and authorizing disbursements from the fund. By Worldwide Marine Training Combining The Chiropractic Adjustment with Active Release (ART) Soft Tissue Treatment for Optimal Results 252-745-0334 13550 Hwy 55 East, Alliance, NC 28509 www.axelsonchiropractic.com Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers Paddling Safety Class DMF Schedules Cultch Planting Public Meetings March 9 at 6 p.m. Pamlico County Courthouse 202 Main St., Bayboro March 10 at 6 p.m. N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Central District Office 5285 Highway 70 West, Morehead City For more information, contact Garry Wright, Habitat and Enhancement Section biologist supervisor, at 252-808-8058 or Garry.Wright@ ncdenr.gov. Painting, Gelcoat, Rigging, Carpentry, Mechanical & Electrical 60 Ton Travelift Beams to 19’ 2” • 140 Slips • Dry Storage to 55’ …Lounge with Cable TV & Fireplace… Heads & Shower. …Wireless Internet Home of Dawson Creek Boat Works & Gatlin Marine Services on the Neuse River 1107 Bennett Rd., Minnesott Beach, NC 252-249-0200 twm@wayfarerscove.com MFC Addresses Cobia, Oyster Harvest Limits MOREHEAD CITY – Recreational fishermen should expect to see a reduced cobia bag limit starting Saturday and a season closure this summer. The Marine Fisheries Commission voted at its meeting last week to lower the cobia daily recreational bag limit to one fish per person. The current recreational bag limit for cobia is two fish per person. The commission’s vote is intended to extend the recreational cobia season by a few days this summer and to keep the recreational harvest below the federal annual catch limit this year, in an effort to avoid a closure next summer. Recreational fishermen exceeded the annual catch limit of 630,000 pounds for cobia in 2015. The preliminary estimate of harvest for 2015 is 1.54 million pounds. Under the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s accountability measures, when the annual catch limit is exceeded in one year, the length of the following year’s season must be reduced to ensure that the recreational harvest does not exceed that year’s annual catch limit. N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries staff has informed the National Marine Fisheries Service staff about the action the commission took. The National Marine Fisheries Service is responsible for determining the length of the cobia season and has agreed to consider the reduced bag limit in calculating the length of the season closure. For more information on the new cobia size limit, see Proclamation FF-09-2016 at http:// portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/proclamations. The commission also proposed lowering the Pamlico Pharmacy has the perfect selection of goodies to fill Easter baskets for all ages. From fuzzy bunnies and baby chicks to frames, candles, tableware, garden flags, monogrammed totes, baby bunny slippers and bibs. •AcceptallMajorInsuranceincluding MedicarePartD •CompetitivePrescriptionPricing •ImmunizationsOffered •DriveThruService&Delivery AvailabletoLocalArea •FreeNotaryPublictoPamlico PharmacyCustomers! Watch out! Warm weather ahead! Your community newspaper is gearing up to bring you everything you need to know about the events planned for Spring! 11326 NC Hwy 55 E • Grantsboro, NC • 745-6337 M-F8:30AM-7:00PM•SAT.8:30AM-6:00PM•ClosedOnSunday Our Schools WEDNESDAY, MARCH 02, 2016 Pamlico County Middle School Catch the BUZZ……………. On February 12th, Pamlico County Middle School hosted its 11th annual Spelling Bee. Eleven brave students stepped up to the challenge to put their spelling skills to the test. For some, this event was the first time being in front of an audience while facing the big challenge of learning the correct spelling of each word. Each student is to be commended for being a participant and stepping up to the plate to make this event a meaningful competition. This event, coordinated by PCMS Media Coordinator, Kim Prescott, provided an opportunity for parents, relatives, faculty and students to be actively involved in watching the students participate. The words and rules used were provided by Scripps National Spelling Bee. According to Spell It! 2016, which provides word lists and spelling tips, the purpose is to help Winner Jenna Jones - 7th grade students improve their spelling, increase their vocabulary, learn concepts, and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives. The bee also provides great practice with speaking skills and getting up in front of an audience. Our participants were sixth graders Noah Johnson, Andres Franco, Nyree Atkins, Tara Ogle, Maria Sanchez, Drew Guimbal, Jalyn Dunn, Rhylee Heath and Antonio King. Seventh grade participants were Jenna Jones and Tea Boomer. Our first place winner, Jenna Jones, will compete in regional competition on March 5th in Washington, North Carolina. Our second place winner was 7th grader Tea Boomer and the third place 1st place - Jenna Jones, 2nd place - Tea Boomer, 3rd place was 6th grader Noah Johnson. Noah Johnson Donations from the Pamlico County Education Foundation and PotashCorp Aurora were greatly appreciated to make the bee possible. A big thanks goes to our pronouncer, Mrs. Jennifer Baker, PCHS Media Coordinator and judges Fonrose Rice and Betsy McCandless for making this event possible. 15 A Outstanding Season for Girls’ Basketball! Pamlico County Middle School girls’ basketball coach, Kris Ward, knew she had the potential for a good season when she had not one, but two, six foot tall girls tryout for the team. She had no idea just how good her season would turn out. The team consisted of seventh graders, Kimesha Sawyer, Di-Annah Jones, Mirachell Maher, Ashley Flowers, Lindsey Potter, Tea Boomer, Anari Barron, Myesha Jones and eighth graders, Annie Anderson, Jakiya Jones, Holley Brooks, Jasmin Cervantes, Aniya Simmons, Janie Moore and Mariah Davis. Strong play at the point guard position and exceptional defense by the guards, coupled with owning the paint combined for a perfect 14-0 undefeated season. “This group of talented girls are truly special”, Ward had to say about her team. “I have been so blessed to be able to know each and every one of them and to teach them the game that I love so much!” Assistant Coach, Rebecca Blackmon had this to say about her experience with the team, “It was great to see this group of young ladies pull together to win the conference with an undefeated season. Seeing their skills develop with each game, it was a pleasure for me to be a part of this leg of their journey." Not only did these talented athletes win conference, they were also named the Conference Tournament Champions. Out of seven teams, only the top four move on to compete in tournament play. Number one seeded Pamlico played Havelock Middle in the first round. After winning that game they faced off against rival Jones Middle for the championship. After a decent lead at the half, Pamlico had a difficult time against the Jones defense. After a couple of well-timed steals that they converted to points and a hail Mary three, Jones was up by two points with thirty five seconds on the clock. Ward called a time out and calmed her girls down. “I knew their point guard was their strongest player and she had four fouls. I told Jakiya to drive the length of the court for a layup. I told the girls to leave no doubt, no doubt whatsoever, who the champions were in the gym,” said Ward. Jakiya did that very thing and tied the game. A steal then gave the ball back to Pamlico. With seven seconds left on the clock, Holley Brooks was fouled and sent to the free throw line where she sank the first one, giving Pamlico a one point advantage. Annie Anderson caught the rebound of the second shot and threw the ball out to Jasmin Cervantes, who held the ball until the clock ran out. The gym erupted in celebration for these hard working athletes. It was an exciting and fitting end to a record season! 6th Grade 2nd Quarter Honor Roll/Principal’s List 7th Grade 2nd Quarter Honor Roll/Principal’s List 8th Grade 2nd Quarter Honor Roll/Principal’s List (Above) Honor Roll: Jesus Alverez, Nyree Atkins, Camille Bainbridge, Savannah Barton, Jakobi Blackmon-Boston, Colin Callahan, Chance Caraway, D’Maurion Carter, Donavon Cofer, Feliciano Cruz, Julissa Figueroa Beltran, Jamie Gibbs II, Mataya Godwin, Challie Golden, Alston Griffin, Hannah Hart, Rhylee Heath, Marissa Hinshaw,, Mary Jenkins, Nylasia Mattocks, Tara Ogle, Jacob O’Neal, Aaron Price, Tobey Rice, Douglas Robinson, Bailey Smith, Isaiah Taylor, Keiarra Tutt, Luis Villa-Segura and Kiersten Williams. (Above) Honor Roll: Anari Barron, Gabrielle Canady, Zachary Cota, Brianna Dunham, Nicholas Dunnebacke, Hannah Duval, Madison Edwards, Luis Felix Osuna, Jesus Garcia, Jonathan Gaskill, Carson Green, Alyssa Hardison, Faith Hodes, John Jones, Stephen Lilly, Kelsi Martin, Shantel Nobles, Phillip Pipkin, Jesse Ross, Ashlynn Salter, Tristan Skurry, Timahl Smith and Dylan Smith. (Above) Honor Roll: Shanna Armstrong, Morgan Arquitt, Jasmin Cervantes, Dianna Coffey, Alycia Collins, Aleyna Cox, Dustin Crudden, Mariah Davis, Katlyn Edwards, Gabriella Flake, Gabriel Garcia, Casey Harwick, Jakiya Jones, Andrew Karakatsiotis, Lomonti Lewis, Taylor Manning, Alexia Midgett, Layla Perez, Camryn Potter, D’Anna Record, Stephen Ross, Tiffany Sawyer, Stephen Sawyer, Hannah Sherman, Aiden Smith, Gregory Tribby and Victoria Williams. (Below) Principal’s List: Stewart Armstrong, Baylee Bennett, Brook Bennett, Perla Cervantes, Tyler Day, Jalyn Dunn, Caileb Duval, Andres Franco Pinilla, Brendan Guimbal, Sarah Henries, Noah Johnson and Kaitlynn Leaming. 11326 NC Hwy 55 E • Grantsboro, NC • 745-6337 M-F8:30AM-7:00PM•SAT.8:30AM-6:00PM•ClosedOnSunday (Below) Principal’s List: Hannah Altman, Annie Anderson, Holley Brooks, Jacob Brown, Jenna Bustamante, Joseph Callahan, Faith Cottrell, Daniel Figueroa Beltran, Chad Hill, Cecilia Holton, Dakota Millard, Jania Moore, Spencer Peed, Zayne Perkins, Haley Potter, Morgan Spain, Josia Stephen, Kennedy Wynn and Star’Asia Young. Delamar & Delamar, PLLC WORK HARD. PLAY HARD. DRIVE ON. Attorneys At Law 408 Main Street • Bayboro, NC Come in today for great tire selection and expert service. Copyright © 2011 Michelin North America, Inc. All rights reserved. General Practice of law 252-745-3222 • M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm Paul J. Delamar STEVEN E. 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HARDISON TIRE COmpANy We are proud to sponsor our local schools… 13504 Nc 55 Hwy Alliance, NC 28509 www.hardisontire.com 252.745.4561 A16 – The Pamlico News – Wednesday, MARCH 02, 2016 KENNETH HEATH Incumbent Candidate For Pamlico County Commissioner, Township Five, Has Federal And State Tax Liens Of More Than $663,000.00 Dating Back To 2006. Fact: 2006 Federal Tax Lien ....... $418,878.22 2007 Federal Tax Lien...........$124.334.33 2007 N.C. Tax Lien .................... $32,382.14 2008 N.C. Tax Lien .................... $63,560.28 2009 N.C. Tax Lien .................... $24,669.62 Total = ...................... $663,824.59 Question: Does a Pamlico County Commissioner Have A Fiscal, Civic And Ethical Responsibility To The Citizens Of Pamlico County To Pay Taxes Owed To The Federal And State Government? 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