11Th Annual Pamlico County

Museum and Heritage Center in Grantsboro Heritage Day Schedule Of Events Saturday, October 17, Admission Free Museum Open All Day 10:00 – 3:00 P.m. 10:00 A.M. Opening Ceremony Welcome – Terry Cannan, PCHA President Program including: PCHS Color Guard, Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem sung by PCHS student, Haley Salmons All Exhibits Open Farm Demonstrations throughout the day Games for Children: Ring Toss, Corn Hole Bingo for Adults and Children 10:30 – 11:00 A.M. 12 N – 12:30 P.M. and 1:00 – 1:30 P.M. Horse & Pony Rides throughout the day 11:00 A.M. FOOD BOOTHS OPEN Vol. 48 No. 41 16 pages The Pamlico County Heritage Center Hosts Heritage BBQ Sandwiches Day with Saturday: Cole Slaw, Hot Dogs,See Chips 14A for Details Homemade Baked Sweets, Sodas, and Sweet Tea Entertainment: 10:15 A.M. Music by: Ed Terry, The County Opry 12:00 Noon Music by: Jeff Green 1:00 P.M. Music by: Reginald & Glenda Paul 3:00 P.M. Closing and Raffle Drawing for 1947 Farmall Super A Tractor Genealogy Room Open All Day for Family Histories Purchase your Final Raffle Tickets for the 1947 Farmall Super A Tractor.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Thanks to our Heritage Day Sponsorswww.thepamliconews.com | 50 Cents | Your Community News SourcePlatinum: SinceRiver Dunes, Town 1968 of Arapahoe, Town | of Grantsboro Bronze: Terry & John Cannan, Delamar & Delamar, PLLC, Attys. at Law, Forrest Farm Supply, Hardison Tire Co,. Pat & Jerry Prescott NOTABLE Donor: Hunnings, Inc. Home Invasion LeavesIn Kind Sponsors: One BoJangles, Eastern Dead, Propane, Garland Fulcher Seafood,Three at Large • Heritage Day Saturday Staff Reports The home invasion wasGrantsboro called inFire through Department, the Henry & Shorty’s, Hardee’s, The Pamlico County 911 system at approximatelyOperation 3 a.m. Veggie on Box, Saturday, Pamlico County Schools Art Historical Association’s Department, Pamlico County Sheriff’s Department, Heritage Day will be held New developments have surfaced Oct. 10. When deputies Pigglywith Wiggly, the Pamlico New Bern, County’sRiver Dunes, The County Opry, Saturday, October 17th. as local and state authorities continue Sheriff’s Office respondedWalmart to a residence at the Mark your calendars to searching for a trio of suspects who 3000 block of North Trent Road in Merritt they attend! Contact 252-745- 2239 for more information. took part in an early Saturday morn- found Moses Ellis TolvertFood III, age Available: 35 of Havelock, See page 14A for details. ing home invasion that left an accom- deadHome from Cookedgunshot wounds.Bar-be-cue Sandwiches ------$4.00 plice dead at the scene and three on OnHot Monday Dogs one------of the three remaining sus- $2.00 • Rotary to Host Annual BBQ Dinner the loose. pectsChips was ------identified and warrants issued for 50¢ On Saturday October 17 the Oriental Rotary Club According to Pamlico County Moses Tolvert, 35, Kareen Ramel Elliot, 37, of Frazier Town Road, will hold its “Annual BBQ Chicken Dinner” at the died at the scene Pop Corn ------50¢ Oriental Woman’s Club, 1007 Gilgo Rd. Oriental. Sheriff Chris Davis, all four suspects Harlowe NC for his involvement in the crime. The cost of the dinner is $10 per person and is to be involved in the invasion have been Authorities say Elliot has an active warrant for served between the hours of 5-7 pm. The dinner will identified, but as of press time war- st Farm Demonstrations be “dine-in or take-out”. Tickets are available at First 1 degree burglary and should be considered The scene of Saturday’s home invasion on Trent Road, Merritt. rants have only been issued for one. armedGames and fordangerous. Children , Tobacco Anyone Looping that knows his Citizens Bank (Oriental Branch), Nautical Wheelers, Face Painting, Corn Shelling Broad St., Oriental and from Oriental Rotary Club “We have identified everyone, but whereabouts is asked to contact the Pamlico happened, it was determined that three masked Wash Pot & Clothes Line members. The proceeds will fund the Oriental are waiting for enough evidence to individuals entered the residence all brandishing Rotary’s charitable activities. CountyCow Sheriff’s Milking Office at (252)745-3101. secure warrants,” Davis said. “I have Investigators are Based on the evidence found at the crime scene weapons demanding money and drugs. A fourth searching for BINGO with prizes for Adults & Children • Oriental UMC Holds Homecoming Oct. 18 no doubt that will happen shortly.” Kareen Elliot, 37. on Saturday and the homeowner’s account of what See Invasion, page 5A Oriental United Methodist Church, a beacon for Be here to share in all of the fun, we look forward help, healing and hope, welcomes all to celebrate to seeing you all here at the Pamlico County the 2015 Homecoming on Sunday Oct. 18 at 10am. The Reverend Linda Taylor Sound, District History Museum. Oriental Board Superintendent will preach the sermon during an outdoor service. Moore’s famous barbecue will be served in the Fellowship Hall after the sermon. Please RSVP to 252-249-0213 by October 10. Tackles Yoga, • New Bern Farmers Market Open This week at the New Bern Farmers Market Property Offer features homegrown produce and farm products; handmade arts and crafts and baked goods. Staff Reports The Market is open Tuesdays, 10am - 2pm and Saturdays, 8am - 2pm. Open for Mumfest Saturday, It was a packed house at the October Oriental Oct. 10 from 8am-6:30pm and Sunday, Oct. 3 from 9:30am-5pm. Interested vendors should call 252- Town Hall meeting held last Tuesday night 633-0043. as residents turned out to hear discussions on such topics as yoga, the Camp Creek offer and • Flu Clinic Cancelled replacement of a The Pamlico County Health Department has temporarily cancelled the Flu Clinic scheduled Goose Creek Island Hosts Homecoming Play damaged piling at for October 22 at Oriental Town Hall because the the Town Dock. wrong flu shots were received. The event will be The 40th Annual Goose Creek Island Homecoming Play 2015, Despite recent rescheduled as soon as possible. “Whose Play Is It Anyway” will have performances on October 15, objections from • Fairfield Harbour to Host Bazaar 16 and 17 at 7:30pm at the Goose Creek Island Community Center. local businesses There will be a Fairfield Harbour Arts & Crafts This year’s production is coordinated and directed by Joy Guidry, that offer yoga Bazaar at the Community Center on Saturday, Alexis Haines and Angie Brousard with dance choreography and classes, the Town November 14th from 9 am until 2 pm. Harbour artists and crafters will display and sell a wide instruction by Karah Sawyer. There will be a special dedication to Board gave the assortment of handmade gifts for all occa- Mrs. Annette Jones for all the hard work she has put in throughout go-ahead to Diana sions: jewelry, artwork, homemade soaps and the years. “Our community would not be what it is today without Petersen, yoga and hand creams, handmade accessories, holiday th arrangements and decorations, pottery and much you. This 40 Annual Homecoming Play is dedicated to you and Tai Chi instruc- more. Breakfast and lunch proceeds go to the your family.” tor from Pamlico Hospital Auxiliary. Join us again for Sunday Worship Service and lunch on October Community • Holts Chapel Celebrates Pastor’s Anniversary 18 beginning at 10:30am. Please bring a covered dish! Thank you College, to contin- On Sunday, Nov. 15, Holts Chapel A.M.E.Zion for all your support of our Community Center. ue offering classes Church of Oriental will observe the pastor’s anni- at Town Hall. versary. The 11am service will be with Rev. Lester Current Oriental Mitchell of Piney Grove Arapahoe and the 3pm with Bishop Thomas Farrow with music by the policy calls for the Supreme Four of New Bern. Come out and join us PCMS Lady Canes Owner of Partners in Health Yoga Susan town to only allow Koepp accused the board of not sup- for a good time in the Lord. porting local businesses. non-profit groups to • Ticket Refunds Available Win Championship! use the facilities. Refunds for the Oriental Dragon Boat Club Susan Koepp of Partners in Health Yoga and October Fest tickets will be available on Saturday The Pamlico County Middle School Lady Jan and John La Guardia of Village Health and October 17th at the Ole Front Porch event. Ben Canes Volleyball Team capped off the season with Fitness asked the town board to no longer pro- Reese will have a space selling chocolates on a First Place Finish in the Coastal Middle School Broad Street catty-corner from Nautical Wheelers. vide an avenue to Bring your tickets and he will give you a refund. If Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament at HJ conduct ongoing you have questions you can contact Ben at 252 MacDonald Middle School on October 1st. yoga and Tai Chi 675-3813. The team finished tied for first in the regular classes under • Military Maneuvers Scheduled season. They drew the third seed in a blind draw, the umbrella of Navy Special Boat Teams will conduct maneu- to set up the tournament. The top three seeds Pamlico County vering and live-fire training at Bombing Targets 9 Pamlico, HJ and Grover C Fields all split dur- College. In an and 11 in the Pamlico Sound through Oct.31. This ing the regular season and finished with a 10-2 also stands as the second official notification for email sent to the intermittent expansion of the prohibited area record. The tournament would settle the tie and Oriental Town around Bombing Target 11 (BT-11) to 2.5 statute determine the overall champion. The Lady Canes Manger, Diane miles Oct. 26-30 and Nov. 2-6. It will be activated played number 6 seed Tucker Creek in the first those days from 4-11 p.m. U.S. Navy special boat Miller, they round and won 2-0. Then they met HJ MacDonald The Town Board tabled action over the Camp teams will maneuver and conduct live-fire onto stated “The town Creek property offer until later this year. BT-11 from within the 2.5-mile ring during those in the semi-finals. The Lady Canes won game is subsidizing periods. Boaters should take extra care to stay one, dropped game two and won game three 15-8 clear of the expanded prohibited area. a business venture that is in direct competition to clinch a spot in the championship game vs with classes we offer. Your actions are neither • Aurora Upcoming Events Grover C Fields. The championship game lived appropriate or supportive of the businesses that - Aurora Community Health Fair will be held up to the expectation of hype and all around excit- pay taxes to the town. The principal being violat- Saturday, October 17th, 10am-2pm at S.W. ing volleyball from both teams. The Lady Canes ed here is allowing rent free, utility free and tax Snowden Elementary School, 693 N 7th Street, Members of the Pamlico Middle School Volleyball Team : Annie won the first game and found themselves down in Aurora. The event is sponsored by: Viadant Health, Anderson, Holley Brooks, Jakiya Jones, Jasmin Cervantes, free enterprise at a public venue. To add insult to Dublin Grove Free Will Baptist Church, St. Peter’s Lindsey Potter, Anari Barron, Aniya Simmons, Di-Annah Jones, the second game, having to rally back to take the injury, our tax dollars are indirectly being used Baptist Church Ministries, Inc., New Growth Tea Boomer, Kelly Spencer, Aleyna Cox, Lakeisha Gibbs, Jenna lead. They prevailed and won the tournament 2-0 to support our competition.” Unlimited Ministries. Door Prizes, demonstrations Bustamante, Morgan Spain, Jamison Sheaffer, Hannah Duval, over Grover C Fields. They finish with an overall and information - free. Mariah Davis and Kimesha Sawyer. The Lady Canes are coached Susan Koepp expressed her concerns at the - Aurora Lions Club Pancake Dinner ($7 by April Rose and Naomi Wilson. record of 13-2! See Oriental, page 9A Donation) will include pancakes, sausage and bacon. All proceeds go to local activities for the visually impaire. The event takes place at Dublin Grove FWB Church Fellowship Hall. Dine in or take out. For more information call 252-229-1789 Second Annual Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Set for Weekend - The Aurora Woman’s Club is busy gathering The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, which neighbor, Leslie Kellenberger, weren't sure that prizes for their annual Bingo, Saturday, November takes place this Saturday (Oct. 17) along Broad they could pull it off, but after much hard work 7th at the Aurora Community Center. Anyone who and Hodges Streets in Oriental, is a labor of - they did and the Ol’ Front Porch Festival was wishes to donate gifts for prizes contact Fund Raising Chairperson, Peggy Mers 252-322-4325. love carried on in great style by inspired local born. folk, newcomers and long-time It started with a hit-the-ground running effort • Antioch Church Holds Pastor Appreciation residents alike, to give a taste of to find residents and businesses willing to let Join Antioch Congregational Christian Church yesteryear. their porches be used and local musicians will- and Pastor Gernard Sawyer for “Expressing Love Dottie and Dick Osmun and ing to play. All of it for free. Word went out and Appreciation for Our Ministerial Alliance,” Minister Jacqueline Roberts and Minister others in the band, Harbor and there was soon a dozen porches in the mix Jacqueline Dixon on Sunday, October 18 at Sounds, had been wanting for — from Town Hall at the north end of Broad 3:30pm. Guest Speaker and Church Family: Pastor years to put on a bluegrass festival Street, down Broad toward the Oriental bridge Michael Pretty and congregation of Joe’s Branch Church, Highway 43, Vanceboro, NC. For ques- in Oriental. They drew their inspiration from the then down Hodges past the harbor to the Village tions, contact Sister Nellie Pearsall at 745-4945 or musicians who formerly gathered on the porch Gallery and Marsha’s Cottage. Great local Sister Bertha Smith at 745-3079. of Captain Billy and Lucille Truitt’s Ol’ Store musicians responded to the call - 14 groups in Inside: at South Water and New Streets back in the 60s all! The ideas for the event grew as they went and 70s. Billy and Lucille have passed away along, bringing together musicians, homeowners, The group, Moore’s Creek Bluegrass, will perform during this weekend’s Ol’ Front Porch Festival in Oriental. Achievers...... 12A and the Ol’ Store building itself was torn down volunteers, businesses and churches, gathering Almanac...... 2A Celebratio...... 4A almost a decade ago, but memories lingered – momentum and generating wide-spread enthusi- duo will perform beforehand (at 6:30 p.m.). Classifieds...... 10A pick-up music sessions amid piles of old fishing asm. And thus began an exciting new chapter in The Theater is donating half the intake to the Commentary...... 6A nets and rocking chairs on the porch. the rich history of this special community. OFPMF. Saturday’s lineup is stellar! Check out Community...... 7A Education...... 13A With this vision of re-creating that musical The result? The 2nd Annual Ol’ Front Porch page 4A for details. Kitchen Chatter...... 11A experience for the Oriental of today, plans were Music festival! It will begin on Friday evening With a look toward the future and the 3rd Legals...... 9A being made in the summer of 2014 to set up October 16th at 7:30 p.m. as the Old Theater Annual Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, the com- Local News...... 5A Neighborhood...... 3A a festival that would use one or two churches kicks-off the festival with a musical documen- mittee has been selling buttons. Be sure to be Obituaries...... 6A in town as the venues. Dottie Osmun and her tary, “Muscle Shoals”; Salty Paws, a live-aboard supportive and buy your button! Puzzle Page...... 8A School Page...... 11A DEATHS: Forestry Mulching Dustin Turnage • James Ward Morris, 81, of Oriental, NC, Office: 252-745-4976 formerly of Newtown, CT Turnage Line & Property Line Cutting / Acreage Cutting Cell: 252-229-4688 • Henry Gerald Nethercutt, 75, of Reelsboro Hunting Lane & Recreational Cutting Fax: 252-745-5240 Got News? Construction & Trucking Co. Inc. Septic Perk Site & Custom Cutting Applications Call us at 249-1555 or email editor@ 2373 NC Hwy 304, Bayboro, NC 28515 thepamliconews.com. 2 A Almanac WEDNEsday, OCTOBER 14, 2015 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, October 14 for info 670-7766 • Pamlico Partnership Parent & Child • Alcohol Anonymous 8 p.m. Open, It’s 10 years since our • What nationality was Chopin? (Da Vinci) class at Pamlico Primary School, 9:00 Discussion @ Free Will Baptist father, (Polish) • What Spanish artist said he or 10:30 a.m. Call Michelle Sheilds Church, Ragan Rd., Oriental. Alphonse “Buck” Pigeon • What’s the best known artificial would eat his wife when she 252-745-7850 for information. • Al-anon Family Group, Tuesday international language? (espe- died? (Dali) • Crocheting & Knitting at Senior 8 pm, St.Thomas Episcopal Church left us to join his wife, ranto) • Who wrote Julius Caesar, Center at 10 a.m. Annex, 403 Mildred St., Oriental. Nellie Silverthorne Pigeon, • Who lived at 221B, Baker Macbeth and Hamlet? • Health Screening - Blood Pressure in Heaven. Street, London? (Sherlock (Shakespeare) & Weight Checks at Senior Center at Wednesday, October 21 We miss you both as if it Holmes) • Who wrote Lazarillo de 10 a.m. • Pamlico Partnership Parent & Child were yesterday. • Who cut Van Gogh’s ear? (he Tormes? (anonymous) • Talk & Exercise with Beth at Senior class at Pamlico Primary School, 9:00 did • What did the crocodile swallow Center at 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Call Michelle Sheilds • Where did Salvador Dali live? in Peter Pan? (alarm clock) • Research genealogy and search online 252-745-7850 for information. (Figueras) • Where was Lope de Vega 1-4 p.m. at the Pamlico County Family • Crocheting & Knitting at Senior • Who painted the Mona Lisa? born? (Madrid) History Center in Grantsboro. Call Center at 10 a.m. 745-2239 for info. • Health Screening - Blood Pressure • Drumming Dragons, Oriental Town & Weight Checks at Senior Center at Quick Reference Hall, 7:00 p.m. 10 a.m. • The Climb Women’s Support Group • Talk & Exercise with Beth at Senior Emergency: Dial 911 for police, sheriff, fire departments, rescue for drug and alcohol/depression, 8 p.m. Center at 10:30 a.m. squads, ambulance in the Bay River Commons Building, • Research genealogy and search online From your loving children, Animal Poison Control Center: 1-888-426-4435 Suite E. All ages welcome! 1-4 p.m. at the Pamlico County Family Jimmy, Betty, Joey, Tommy and Mary Carteret General Hospital: 808-6000; History Center in Grantsboro. Call Thursday, October 15 745-2239 for info. Coastal Carolina Regional Airport: 638-8591 • DMV Mobile Unit behind Health • Drumming Dragons, Oriental Town Emergency Pet Care: 444-1399 Department 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hall, 7:00 p.m. Highway Patrol: 1-800-441-6127 • Prayer Shawl Ministry, Oriental • The Climb Women’s Support Group Medical Assistance: CarolinaEast Medical Center: 633-8111 United Methodist Church, 10 – 11:30 for drug and alcohol/depression, 8 p.m. a.m. For all levels of knitting and cro- in the Bay River Commons Building, Nova Urgent Care: 745-7440 cheting. We can teach you how! Call Suite E. All ages welcome! Pamlico County Departments: Leigh Price for more info, 249-1361. Board of Elections: 745-4821 • Alcohol Anonymous, Thursday @ 12 Thursday, October 22 County Manager: 745-3133 noon, Closed, Grapevine, @ Free Will • Prayer Shawl Ministry, Oriental Baptist Church, Ragan Rd., Oriental. United Methodist Church, 10 – 11:30 Emergency Management: 745-4131 • Arthritis Foundation Exercise a.m. For all levels of knitting and cro- Health Dept.: 745-5111 Program Class at 1 p.m. at Senior cheting. We can teach you how! Call Recycling Center: 745-3283 Center Leigh Price for more info, 249-1361. Senior Services: 745-7196 • Stained Glass class at Senior Center • Alcohol Anonymous, Thursday @ 12 at 1 p.m. noon, Closed, Grapevine, @ Free Will Ben Casey Sheriff’s Dept. (non-emergency) – 745-3101 • Research genealogy and search online Baptist Church, Ragan Rd., Oriental. Social Services: 745-4086 1-4 p.m. at the Pamlico County Family • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Tax Collector: 745-4125 History Center in Grantsboro. Call Program Class at 1 p.m. at Senior Custom Framing Water Dept.: 745-5453 745-2239 for info. Center • AA meeting “Came to Believe” at • Stained Glass class at Senior Center Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222 Arapahoe FWB Church at 8 p.m. at 1 p.m. US Coast Guard (Hobucken): 745-3131 Open meeting. 252-675-1435 for info • Research genealogy and search online Distinctive 1-4 p.m. at the Pamlico County Family Friday, October 16 History Center in Grantsboro. Call weather.com • Fantastic Friday at Senior Center 745-2239 for info. Work For • Oriental Quilting Bee, 9 a.m., 403 • AA meeting “Came to Believe” at Wednesday Friday Mildred Street. No experience needed. Arapahoe FWB Church at 8 p.m. Sunny, with Sunny, with a • Preschool Story time at PC Library Open meeting. 252-675-1435 for info Discriminating Tastes a high near high near 74. at 10 a.m. 76. West wind Friday Night • Bingo at 10 a.m. at Senior Center Friday, October 23 around 8 mph. Mostly clear, • Card Games at Senior Center at 1 • Fantastic Friday at Senior Center Wednesday with a low p.m. • Oriental Quilting Bee, 9 a.m., 403 The Casey Studios Night around 56. • Young at Heart Crafts at Senior Mildred Street. No experience needed. Clear, with a Saturday Center at 2 p.m. • Preschool Story time at PC Library low around 57. Sunny, with a high near 69. • Young Adult Gaming at 3 p.m. at PC at 10 a.m. Ben & Carolyn Thursday Saturday Night Library • Bingo at 10 a.m. at Senior Center Sunny, with a high near 72. Mostly clear, with a low around 52. • Card Games at Senior Center at 1 Casey Thursday Night Sunday Saturday, October 17 p.m. Clear, with a low around 57. Sunny, with a high near 65. • Oriental Farmer’s Market on Hodges • Young at Heart Crafts at Senior St. from 8-11 a.m. Center at 2 p.m. www.bencaseyphotos.com • Special Needs Gaming at PC Library Weekly Horoscope at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 24 [email protected] • Oriental Farmer’s Market on Hodges Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Monday, October 19 St. from 8-11 a.m. [email protected] The New Moon on Monday The only New Moon in your is your chance to think sign all year is taking place • Acrylic Painting at Senior Center at about how you can improve on Monday, which means 9 a.m. Monday, October 26 252-249-6529 your closest friendships and it’s the perfect time for you • Center volunteers paperwork at 9 a.m. • Acrylic Painting at Senior Center at partnerships. What can you to take a realistic look in do to get along better with the mirror and ask yourself at Senior Center 9 a.m. those who are closest to you? (Perhaps what you can do to improve your image. • Bible Study at Alliance UMC at 9:30 • Center volunteers paperwork at 9 a.m. The Young at Heart stop yelling and waving your hands every After all, you never get a second chance a.m. All are welcome at Senior Center time you speak?) Remember, you have a to make a first impression. Furthermore, Cordially invites you to attend a short fuse, which is scary for some people. more than any other sign, you are colour • Grief Support Group meets every • Bible Study at Alliance UMC at 9:30 Fashion Show at Pamlico Senior Services The other thing to remember this week is conscious, style conscious and educated Monday at 10 a.m. at Oriental a.m. All are welcome Theme: Winter in Wonderlan d that wonderful chances to improve your about appearances and looking good. Methodist Church (Round Table Room) • Grief Support Group meets every (Oldies but Goodies ) job now exist! You’re eager and gung ho How can you do this better? But hey, your Call 249-2493 for more information Monday at 10 a.m. at Oriental Showcasing fall and winter collection inspired by and putting out lots of energy. Because of image goes beyond your appearance. It • Arthritis Class at Senior Center at 1 Methodist Church (Round Table Room) vibrant fall colors and eclectic pieces, plus a few this, you will get praise from superiors and also includes your persona and how you surprises Friday Night, coworkers, and possibly even a raise. You are received by others. Are people happy to p.m. Call 249-2493 for more information Admission: $7.00 might see a new approach either to your see you? Do you project joy, warmth and a • Bookworm at PC Library at 2 p.m. • Arthritis Class at Senior Center at 1 p.m. health or to your job, whereby putting a welcome aura? October 23rd, 2015 at 7:00pm to 9:00pm new spin on something will get a superior result. • Dementia Support Group meets at • Dementia Support Group meets at Refreshments with finger food will be served Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Senior Center from 2-3:30 Senior Center from 2-3:30 afterwards Taurus (April 20-May 20) This is a popular time for • PAWS monthly meeting at Oriental • Women’s Living Sober Group, 7 p.m. Monday’s New Moon is your you because Venus, Mars chance to make resolutions and Jupiter are all lined up Town Hall at 5:30 p.m at Bayboro Methodist Church about your health. When it in the part of your chart • Women’s Living Sober Group, 7 p.m. comes to health there are that is focused on friends, at Bayboro Methodist Church Tuesday, October 27 two approaches to take: groups, clubs and organi- • Plein air painting is Tuesdays 9 a.m. One is to lessen, reduce, zations. It means that you are active with or cease and desist doing anything harm- creative, artistic types, as well as enjoy- Tuesday, October 20 Different location each week. Artists ful like eating too much, eating the wrong ing physical, competitive activities with • Plein air painting is Tuesdays 9 a.m. paint outside. Call Susan Cheatham at foods, smoking or forgetting that life is too friends. People are happy to see you! This 249-4925 for locations/info. short for boxed wine. The second approach week you might take a new approach to Different location each week. Artists is to add something new to your life in a competitive relationship with someone. paint outside. Call Susan Cheatham at • Line Dancing at Senior Center, 9:30 a.m. terms of an activity or a healthy food - like This competition could be physical or pro- 249-4925 for locations/info. • Passages Support Group for ladies taking on a new exercise regime, or making fessional. Meanwhile, the New Moon on • Line Dancing at Senior Center, 9:30 a.m. currently dealing with breast cancer an effort to have fresh salad and vegetables Monday is in a hidden part of your chart more often. And of course, once again, related to your inner world. How happy are • Caregiver Support group. 10 a.m. at diagnosis and treatment at Marion L. remembering that life is too short for boxed you with yourself when the lights are off? Shepard Cancer Center. (252) 975-4308 Shepard Cancer Center at 10 a.m. Call Proceeds will benefit the wine. But you know this. ext. 109 for info 252-975-4308 to register. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Young at Heart Gemini (May 21-June 20) Monday is the best day all • Knitting at PC Library at 10 a.m. • Knitting at PC Library at 10 a.m. At Pamlico Senior Services The New Moon on Monday year for you to ask yourself • Singing at Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. • Singing at Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. Proceeds will go for Day Trips and needed urges you to see ways to how you can improve your • Support group for long-term • 50+ Club at Senior Center at 11 a.m. improve your relationships friendships with others. supplies and a Handicap Accessible Van breast cancer survivors at 11 a.m. in with your kids; and also to You like to keep in touch Thank You recognize your need for play with people all over the Education Dept at Beaufort County Email your event to frontdesk@the- The Young at Heart and creative outlets. Today’s world because you travel. Medical Center. (252) 975-4308 for pamliconews.com by noon Friday society places such an emphasis on suc- You’re good at watering your trap line. On cess and achievement through work. But Monday, you can ask yourself how you more info. we know that no one ever mutters on their can do this better? Meanwhile, a gaggle of • 50+ Club at Senior Center at 11 a.m. deathbed, “I wish I spent more time at the planets at high noon in your chart, shows • Wicker Basketry Class at Senior office.” Last week I tweeted this message, that you are very ambitious right now! Not Center at 1 p.m. which is wise to remember. “We view time only that, your ambition can help you make Pamlico Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) spent relaxing with others as a luxury for reforms where you work or modify long- • Cards at Senior Center at 1 p.m. after the important stuff in our lives is done; term objectives about how you want to • Research genealogy and search online “NEW LEASH ON LIFE” Program - Everyone deserves a second chance” but studies show that this is the important change yourself and the world around you. stuff!” Like, hello? You might even be given more opportunity 1-4 p.m. at the Pamlico County Family PAWS rescues adoptable shelter dogs and pairs them with inmate trainers at the Pamlico to wield power. This is heady stuff! History Center in Grantsboro. Call Correctional Institution. The inmates learn patience, responsibility and teamwork along with new, Cancer (June 21-July 22) 745-2239 for info. marketable skills. Home is important to you Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • Weight Watchers, weigh-in begins at The dogs are vetted, vaccinated and altered, house, crate and leash trained, and receive basic because you are a nester. Monday’s New Moon is 4:30 p.m., Snowden Elementary School and advanced obedience, agility and rally training. These well-behaved companions graduate On Monday, you have the the best day of the year every eight weeks, ready to join new, forever families - maybe yours? only New Moon all year for you to think about your (Aurora), music center, meeting at 5 offering you a chance to life direction in general. p.m. make resolutions about how We know that you are in a to improve your home and two-year window of time • TOPS Meeting at Senior Center at your relationships with family members. where you are going to let things go, and 5:30 p.m. Well, hi there, I’m Sadie and I’d love to share These are two areas that are important to get rid of what is no longer relevant in your • Genealogy at PC Library at 6:30 p.m. my world with you. I heard someone say that my you. Got any ideas? Meanwhile, Venus, life. We also know that you are in a one- • Grief support group at Alliance UMC happiness is infectious, whatever that means. It Mars and Jupiter are stimulating your abil- year window of time where you have lots of must be because I’m a perfect mix of easy going ity to communicate with others by creating travel opportunities and chances to explore at 7:30 p.m. Call Penny Dollar Farmer a busy, active daily pace with short trips, publishing, higher education, medicine and hound, happy lab, or maybe a Carolina Dog. errands and talking to others. These plan- the law. Knowing this, how do you want Guess I got the best of all worlds and I’m defi- ets will also increase your ability to make to change your long-term goals and direc- nitely one of a kind. I’m around 35 lbs, an ideal money from your words and writing skills. tion? Monday is the perfect day to jot down GOVERNMENT (Remember: A wit is someone who heard some clearly defined hopes for the future. size, and very photogenic with a smile that will the joke before you did.) If you write them down, you will “see” your Wednesday, October 14 help to bring happiness to our lives together. I’m ideas in your head. Try it. • Oriental Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee at 8 a.m. a medium to high energy girl that probably should Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) be around children at least 9 years old. I’ve never Monday is the perfect Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Monday, October 19 day to think about your Monday’s New Moon is meet another dog that I didn’t get along with the perfect time for you to • Pamlico County Commissioners Meeting at 7 style of communicating p.m. in the 2nd floor Commissioners Room and as for cats, who cares? Car rides are just with everyone, especially think about outlining future another excellent adventure. And I’ve never met travel plans, as well as siblings, relatives and daily Tuesday, October 20 defining goals that you want a dog that I didn’t think would be my best friend. contacts. In a nutshell, just • Pamlico County Chamber of Commerce Board remember you can’t hear what anyone is to achieve with respect to Meeting at 7:30 a.m. at the Heritage Museum. Everyone loves me and I love everyone. I’m still saying and you can’t learn anything new higher education, publishing, the media, • Oriental Tourism Board meets at Oriental Town young at around a year old. If you’re looking for a medicine and the law. Making resolu- while you’re talking. It’s that simple! (They hall at 5:30 p.m. ball of fun that is as sweet as can be, I’m the one for you. The best part is we can have a long life together. say talk is cheap but have you seen your tions and setting goals can really light a • Bayboro Town Hall Meeting - 208 North Street, cell phone bill?) The emphasis of Venus, fire under you! It takes you off a willy-nilly Bayboro, 7 p.m. Mars and Jupiter in one sign takes place treadmill of just reacting to life as it hap- in your Money House, which means you pens and puts you in charge of achieving Wednesday, October 21 can discover ways to boost your earnings. your dreams. Meanwhile, this week, you • Oriental Planning Board meets at Oriental Town You might get a different job or see ways to might want to reformulate your debt struc- Hall at 3 p.m. My name is Gibbs and I’m a one of kind mixed make money on the side. Likewise, you will ture or issues related to inheritances and breed consisting of maybe Lab and hound. What shared property. For some reason, you see be tempted to spend money. This week, Thursday, October 22 everyone knows for sure is that I’m a peaceful low ways to make improvements here. Great! • Arapahoe Charter School Board of Directors you might see clever, new uses for some- energy boy that loves children, to play with other thing you already own. meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Arlington Place Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Clubhouse dogs, and am good on a leash. I’m a lovebug Venus, Mars and Jupiter are Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) that’s about 2 years old and when I graduate from all opposite your sign now, Monday, October 26 There’s strong stuff going which means that relation- Pamlico’s New Leash on Life program I’ll be one on in your Money House. • Water Advisory Board Meeting at Oriental Town ships with others are testing Hall at 1 p.m. For starters, the New Moon great companion for a loving family, maybe yours? and difficult at times, and • Pamlico County Historical Association meets at My foster mom has discovered that I’m obsessed on Monday is your best yet, ironically, you have the Heritage Museum at 7 p.m. chance all year to think how the wherewithal to improve with cats and shouldn’t be around them in my new you can improve how you these relationships to make them warm and Tuesday, October 27 family. I'll be ready to go home with my new fam- handle your cash and financial arrange- cozy. Go figure. (Sounds a bit like makeup • Oriental Tree Board meets at Oriental Town Hall ily in Nov. ments; and also how well (or not) you take sex, doesn’t it?) Meanwhile, Monday’s New at 8 a.m. care of what you already own. Virgos can Moon is the perfect time for you to think • Pamlico County Board of Elections, 10 a.m. in the be neat and organized but they can also be about how you can improve your debt Elections office (Pamlico County Courthouse) slobs. You know who you are. But you feel scene. Also, it’s a good time to ask your- • Pamlico Human Services, 11 a.m. at the Human better when you are organized, don’t you? self what you can do to improve how you Services Building Meanwhile, with Venus, Mars and Jupiter handle shared expenses, shared property, • Pamlico County Planning Board, 7 p.m. in 2nd in your sign - you’re styling! This is a great inheritances and such. Clean up these floor Commissioners room If you’re interested in adopting a NLOL dog contact Jackie Schmidt at 649-5504 or Penny Monell at 249-1453. week to buy wardrobe items. It’s also a loose details! Furthermore, remove doubt You can also email PAWS at mail.pamlicopaws.net and download an adoption application great week to take up a new exercise on the part of others . Let them know what Email your meeting to frontdesk@thepamliconews. at pamlicopaws.net on the individual dog’s page . regime. Ideas? you intend to do - so no one is in the dark. com no later than noon Friday. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015 Neighborhood 3 A Bethany Christian Church: 175 Years and Still Counting Bethany Christian Church in Arapahoe will John M. Waters began his Bethany pastorate celebrate its rich heritage on Sunday, October in 1912 (and would continue to call Bethany his 18th with its 175th Homecoming, demonstrat- home until 1959) Half-time preaching began ing a history that predates Pamlico County itself. in 1916. Later in the century Bethany shared If this is Bethany’s sesquicentennial then it all Dr. Waters with Amity and Armenia in Lenoir started in 1840. County. The first parsonage was completed in Land/Home Sales Our church began before the town was named 1919. Nine rooms were added to the church Arapahoe. Where the three-roads-crossed used building in 1920. J.J. Brinson (Doug Brinson’s Property Management to be known as Bethany Crossroads of Craven grandfather) reported that “the amount of cash Appraisals Development County until Bob Hardison was denied a Post needed was $4100 and $4200 was raised in a few Office application in 1886. There was another minutes. The Sunday School annex and parson- Bethany in North Carolina. So ‘Arapahoe’ was age have been built in the last 20 months, at a Agent assigned and accepted because a friend, Bob cost of $9000. With a membership of about 300, Bowden, said let’s name it after my white horse, our slackers can be counted on the fingers of one of the Arapahoe. Nora Hardison Kennel, an avid his- hand.” The second parsonage was built in 1950 torian with family roots from the time, claimed it and located across the road from the school. was a white mule; a racing mule at that. These are mere snippets of Bethany’s history. Week In the 1840’s wagon trains were heading to C.C. Ware’s 1961 pamphlet, Pamlico’s Profile, Allen Propst California and Oregon, there was a war with provided much of the information. There’s so Broker-In-Charge Mexico, Antarctica was claimed for the USA, much more. Rev. Merritt Watson added more a president died after only a month in office details as Bethany was undertaking its Prayerful Here’s what one of Allen’s customers (William Henry Harrison – don’t remember him, Transformation process four years ago. had to say... huh?), a first American woman was granted a So why should we at Bethany make such a big medical degree, and the first ongoing Senate fili- deal about this 175th Homecoming? It’s a L O Allen was a tremendous asset for us with his knowledge & skills. Before we purchased a lot buster lasted three weeks. An itinerate preacher, N G time to be having almost 9 generations of we wanted to be certain we could build with the Henry Smith of the Pungo area, gathered together people in Arapahoe (or anywhere) worship with CAMA setbacks. Allen navigated this, meeting 12 members and began a church at the cross- a common dedication and reverence. Through with representatives on our behalf. We cannot roads on the sand ridge road. A revival in 1844 five fires, national wars, destructive weather and express how helpful he was, and it allowed us resulted in 43 baptisms and the flock grew to changing times Bethany continues to stand at the to go ahead with the purchase in a timely man- 63. Surnames of the members in the 1840’s were Crossroads. The congregation invites all to join ner with confidence. He was prompt respond- Willis, Broughton, Pipkin, Vendrick, Bennett, ‘We have long felt the need of having a man that in the celebration at Sunday service on the 18th ing & we highly recommend him. Brinson, Hardison, Banks, Rawls, Taylor, Martin, could spend his time among the brotherhood.’ beginning at 11:00 am. Our goal is to have 175 Michelle & Richard, Oriental Holton and Lewis among others. Mrs. Leighton was also effective as a pastor’s photographs of present and former members and Worship services with an ordained minister wife and organizer of the church women, who, families of Bethany displayed in the sanctuary were only held once a quarter for a very long among other good works, presented the church and in the Fellowship Hall. Only hymns that time, gradually increasing to monthly. In 1905, with a $15 communion set in June, 1905.” This would have been sung in 1840 will accompany “A.F. Leighton came to live at Arapahoe to be is according to Dixie Willis and Thelma Bennett, worship. Please stay and share a meal with Bethany’s first resident pastor. Encouraging members of Bethany who co-authored a book everyone immediately following the service. results followed. A dedicated layman remarked: named The Crossroads. Congratulations to Bethany Christian Church!

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The Ol' Front Porch He has toured from coast to coast and Gary Shelton/Magician members are: just released his second CD, “At Home Magic Show 609 Broad Street Gary Goodwin in Nashville”. Andy will be accompanied (Old Theater) 12:00-12:30 on upright by his father, Graham, on backup guitar. Strolling Magician All around the Festival 12:45- 1:45 bass; Jeff Davis 828-406-0415, www.andyferrellmusic.com Twisted Balloon Critters Corner on mandolin; Music Festival [email protected] Hodges & S.Water Streets 2:00- 3:00 Mitch Mitchell on Banjo; and Shane Harris on guitar. Comedy Magician Gary Shelton has [email protected] 252-571-5853 Bob Jones been making audiences laugh since the 300 Hodges Street (Village Gallery) late 70s. His humor is southern flavored Mt. Zion Choir 1:00-12:00 & 2:15-3:00 and family friendly; equally comfortable 704 Broad Street (Mariner Realty) 11:00-12:00 Bob plays acoustic guitar and on a comedy club stage or at a church fel- This choir from Arapahoe performs at various churches. The Main Stage performs a mix of classic country, lowship hall. His act brings out the wonder This is their first time singing for the general public. soft rock, and blues. His musical and laughter in audiences of any age. From The Festival’s Main Stage will be located at the corner of Freemason and South Streets. The musi- tastes include Willie Nelson, John National TV to small town venues he is at New Life Singers cians will be playing on a porch overlooking an amazing location for live music. The music will be Prine, Jimmy Buffet, and the Eagles. home with audiences of all sizes. 408 South Water Street 11:00 – 12:30 Oftentimes, Bob is accompanied by his made even more magical by the beautiful Neuse River that flows by, the incredible community that The guitar trio of Sanford Robb, Pat Gallo, and Mark family & friends. 252-902-9407 George Perry Scott has been playing together for 3 years. Susan Downs surrounds it, and the soft green grass that anchors it. 304 Hodges Street (The Bean picnic bench) 11:30-12:30 joined them 6 months ago as vocalist for the group. They Calypso Kid Utilizing dancing wooden men, George presents a pro- play their gospel music at local churches in New Bern and 502 Hodges Street (Old Hotel) 1:15 – 2:30 gram of interest to all ages. surrounding area. Line-Up Mike Rooney (Calypso Kid) [email protected] 336-287-2503 [email protected] 252-249-9902 from Holly Ridge, NC plays calypso The Carmonas music from Key West to NC and now Green Creek Bluegrass Ol’ Store Stories The Carmonas take their roots-bound sound to Oriental. He also plays jazz, reggae, R 502 Hodges Street 11:30-1:00 502 Hodges Street (Old Hotel) 11:00-11:30 fresh melodic and lyrical regions with cut-above & B and pop. rooneystudios@hotmail. Mary Clyde Dunn, daughter of Ol’ Store owners Lucille song crafting, strong vocal choruses and ear-grabbing com 919-920-9718 and Billy Truitt will tell stories of the harmonies. The natural blend of the voices of pri- Ol’ Store, the people who came there, and the events that Coastal Notes Woodwind Quintet happened there. mary members and siblings Chad, Alison, and Aaron 408 South Water 1:00-2:30 Carmona is what really draws attention to the talent An all-female quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, and Paradise Band apparent in this Americana group. The band blends a bassoon) based in New Bern. They play a variety of tunes 701 South Avenue 12:00-2:00 wide range of musical styles into a cohesive, origi- from classical to toe-tappin’ favorites (Mozart to Paul This group is newly formed of seasoned musicians: new nal sound. With fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, and Simon.) Although they have only been playing together for to Oriental, Bob Barnett plays bass and sings; familiar to 2 years, they have a total of 167 years of musical experience upright bass, one would expect a traditional bluegrass most is Bob Laverty on guitar and vocals, and Mike Ferrara between them! [email protected] 336-337-3847 on drums. They will be playing a variety of 50’s and 60’s sound, but what you hear is something much more music to accompany the theme of the Car Show. complex. Dixie Strings This group played at Oriental’s Ol’ Store 35 years ago. [email protected]. 210-708-5545 As an up and coming band The Carmonas have had the chance to perform at a wide variety of 505 Broad Street 11:45-12:30 Ken Belangia and Ernest Dunn are family members of venues across the country from New York to Nashville and California to the Dakotas. In addition A bluegrass/gospel group comprised of 2 high school Lucille and Billy Truitt and started this band along with Salt Water Gold to stateside touring they have had the chance to tour Europe, South and Central America, and the seniors, Justin Banks on mandolin, fiddle, and vocals and Becky Hollowell Ackiss and Jim Baluss. They were a hit 301 Freemason Street (Cartwright House) 12:00-3:00 Carey Smith on guitar and vocals. Both are music students Middle East. They are currently promoting their recently released first full length studio album “The when they played with us last year for the first Ol’ Front Salt Water Gold is an Oriental based dance band that of Dixie Gatlin, who along with her husband Asa provide Porch Music Festival. has the rare ability to entertain listeners of all ages. They Carmonas”, the follow-up to their debut EP, “Oh, Alice“. They have been given the opportunity to accompaniment on fiddle and stand-up bass. assanddixie@ [email protected] 252-675-2547 play “feel good” music that spans the decades. Members are share the stage with Emmy Lou Harris, Marty Stuart, Dale Ann Bradley, Band of Heathens, and the embarqmail.com 252-349-1103 Chris Daniels (guitar & vocals), Mark Hoff (lead vocals), Blind Boys of Alabama among others. Gumbo Lily Girls Henry Cox (percussion & vocals), Bob Stratton (guitar) and Ed Terry 300 Hodges Street (Village Gallery) 12:30-2:00 Eric Pittman (bass). Their music of choice ranges from R&B Laurelyn Dossett 205 South Water Street (M&M’s) 12:00-2:00 Pegie Douglas and Rebecca Marks, retired educators, to reggae style rock. Singer/songwriter Laurelyn Dossett lives and Retired airline pilot turned Renaissance cowboy, Ed founded Gumbo Lily Girls in 2015. They play an acoustic Shedbelly is a local underground bluegrass style 2 man and his wife operate the County Opry, a gathering spot for writes in the piedmont of North Carolina, and her mix of folk, country, bluegrass, blues, and originals. Pegie band with a folk feel. Shedbelly members include Henry the community every Saturday night. There you can see a plays guitar, Autoharp, bass, and spoons while Rebecca Cox (guitar & vocals) and Frank Bacon (mandolin, guitar, songs tend to reflect the stories of the region, both classic country show. Today, Ed and friends will entertain plays guitar, kazoo, and is an amazing harmonizer! vocals). Don’t be surprised if other musicians sit-in to enjoy traditional and contemporary. One of the most during lunchtime at M&M’s. [email protected] 252- [email protected] 919-414-9383 the momentum of these guys. sought-after voices in creative collaborations, she 745-3682 [email protected] 252-717-4521 co-founded Polecat Creek with singing partner Kari Harbor Sounds Sickenberger in 1997. Laurelyn is a frequent per- Faith Trio 505 Broad Street 12:45-2:15 Salty Paws 600 Broad Street 1:00-2:30 former at regional music festivals such as Merlefest 304 Hodges Street (The Bean) 1:00-2:30 Classically trained pianist & vocalist Don Clark began Bentley Smith and Jim Austin are a sailing acoustic duo and has been a guest on the radio show Prairie performing at an early age. He has given concerts of his living aboard their catamaran, sailing and singing sea chan- Home Companion. She has toured with folk legend original compositions across the U.S. He is accompanied by ties and a variety of other songs along the Atlantic Eastern Alice Gerrard and songwriter Diana Jones, and pre- multi-talented musician, Alexander Williams who can play Seaboard. Having had such a good time at last year’s festival, miered composer Kenneth 6 instruments. Today he will play the saxophone. Don’s wife they sailed back into Oriental just to be in the festival again The Festival’s Main Stage will be located at the Sandy will do interpretive dance with flags. this year! saltypaws.bandcamp.com [email protected] www.raphactr.org corner of Freemason and South Streets. The musicians will be playing on a porch overlooking an [email protected] 333-880-5256 Three Rivers Band amazing location for live music. The music will be made even more magical by the beautiful Neuse 507 Church Street (Town Hall) 11:00-12:15 River that flows by, the incredible community that surrounds it, and the soft green grass that anchors it. Far From Done A bluegrass country band from the Wilmington Frazelle’s song cycle, “Songs in the Rear View Mirror,” in 2010, and has toured with the North 204 Wall Street 12:30-2:00 area that, in the last 6 months, has played the Pamlico Carolina Symphony in 2009 and 2011 and 2013. Four guys who love the ukulele and making music! Lots “Supporting charities through music.” Over $350,000 Community College Bluegrass Festival, the Core Creek In recent years Laurelyn has partnered with Triad Stage’s Preston Lane on five plays featuring of harmony; lots of recognizable music; lots of FUN! raised for local needs. This troupe of 5 offers a mix of blue- Festival, and the White Oak Festival. [email protected] 919-696-4227 regional folklore and original music: Brother Wolf (2006), Beautiful Star: An Appalachian Nativity grass, gospel, and folk music. They have a diverse blend of [email protected] 910-512--5335 harmonies and lively enthusiasm. (2006), Bloody Blackbeard (2008), Providence Gap (2010) and Snow Queen(2013). An adaptation of First Sunday www.theharborsounds.org UHOO’s Bloody Blackbeard toured NC schools in 2009, and both Brother Wolf and Beautiful Star are published 507 Church Street (Town Hall) 12:30-2:00 [email protected] 252-249-3054 204 Wall Street (Marsha’s Cottage) 11:00-12:00 by Playscripts and have gone on to have professional productions in cities across the U.S. A song from This trio has been the Praise Band at St. Thomas Brother Wolf, “Anna Lee,” was featured on Levon Helm’s Grammy-winning record, Dirt Farmer, is Episcopal Church for 20 years. Ginny and Rick Vogt and JAMMIN’ Place included in the documentary film about Helm’s life, called “Ain’t in it for my Health,” and is featured Perry Cheatham play gospel, Americana, and contempo- 103 Wall Street (Tiki Bar Deck) 11:00-3:00 rary folk. Come play music with others just for FUN! on the 2011 Grammy-winning cd Levon Helm’s “Ramble at the Ryman.” [email protected] 252-671-6978 Commissioned by the North Carolina Symphony, Dossett and the symphony premiered her new Mac McWilliams song cycle, “The Gathering: A Winter’s Tale in Six Songs, in November 2011. She performed with Flat Mountain Dulcimers 411 Broad Street 11:00-3:00 singer and fiddler Rhiannon Giddens of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, legendary Nashville mandolin- 600 Broad Street 11:30-12:30 Returning to the Ol’ Front Porch Music ist Mike Compton, and North Carolina’s own banjo virtuoso, Joe Newberry. The accompanying cd, Dave Roberson Festival again this year is Mac McWilliams “The Gathering,” was released to critical acclaim, including top holiday picks from the Wall Street plays guitar, dulcimer, who is a veteran of several local bands. He Returning again this year, the UHOO’s (Ukulele Journal, LA Times, and USA Today. and cello while Nancy plays anything from Texas Blues, alternative Hoalohas of Oriental) are a fun-loving group of 30 mem- Galambush plays dul- Laurelyn spent much of 2012 writing and performing with Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) and country, swing, and Americana. bers who have been together for 2 years. They have cimer and cello, and www.reverbnation.com/macmcwilliams 252-675-3778 played bluegrass and folk for many local events such as they released a collaborative cd, “The Collide.” She also received an NEA grant to write a new play with Margit Roberson plays the Oriental Boat Show, the Farmers Market, the History Preston Lane, and had a December tour with “The Gathering.” Her song “Leaving Eden” is the title dulcimer and mando- MIXX Museum, and HeartWorks. Come join the fun! track of the Grammy-nominated recent release by the Carolina Chocolate Drops. lin. Hailing from the 204 King Street 11:30-1:00 [email protected] 252-649-4706 Laurelyn has taught songwriting and singing at the Augusta Heritage Center, as well as at many Goldsboro area, this trio Buddy Rice and Jim Stark form an acoustical guitar duo universities, workshops and festivals. She is the 2012 recipient of the Betty Cone Medal of Arts, the incorporates all these that over the years has played with several groups. They play Wide Open Mike instruments into their 2010 recipient of the North Carolina Arts Council Fellowship for songwriting, 2004 winner of the Chris classic rock by such greats as the Beatles and the Eagles. Jim 507 Broad Street 11:00-12:00 music. They play old time music, Celtic, bluegrass, gospel holds down lead vocals and rhythm guitar while Buddy Mike Roberts has been playing 70’s and 80’s music Austin songwriting contest at Merlefest, and a 2010 fellow at the Virginia Center for Creative Arts. She and some more modern tunes. sings and plays lead guitar. locally for over 25 years. lives with her family in Greensboro, NC. [email protected] 919-778-1292 [email protected] 252-745-4567 [email protected] 252-670-3907 ACRE

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The other two intruders fled on According to Davis, the department will not Over the past few foot. release any further information on the case at this weeks, the Medical “This crime was specifically a drug dealer rob- time. “We hope to send the case to the District Assisting program bing a drug dealer,” Davis said. “These individuals Attorney’s office in the next few days when spe- spent their time knew what they were looking for and where to find cific charges will be determined,” said Davis. rotating between it.” The Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office is continu- a classroom and a According to the Sheriff’s Department, a 2012- ing to investigate the incident and asks that anyone lab setting, learning 2015 Chrysler 200, dark blue in color, was seen with information about the home invasion con- the best practices leaving the area at the time of the home invasion. tact the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Department at in phlebotomy. I Reportedly, there were five people in the home at 252.745.3101. originally came to the time of the break-in, none of which knew the The Sheriff’s Office is offering a reward for the classes to take intruders. information resulting in the arrest of the two sus- pictures, but ended Tolvert is no stranger to crime and was convicted pects that remain at large. up staying because of the students. The best way to PCC Medical Assisting students stop to pose for a picture with their instructor, Jessica Boomer learn about Pamlico Community College in a similar situation. “I knew PCC was exactly is through the eyes of the students, and the Medical where I needed to be,” Elks says. “I love the teach- Assisting Program has some of the most inspiring ers, and I love how the teachers and the school are and driven students at PCC. From the classroom to focused on the student, as opposed to themselves,” the lab, these students come ready to learn. she adds. Liz Cernuto has always wanted to be a nurse, Madison Davis chose the MA field because she ever since she was a little kid. Being a wife of grew up in a medical family. As she got older, she a military man, she found herself moving quite realized that with the MA degree comes job secu- a bit, making it difficult to finish her degree. As rity and a better job outlook. She was a student a mother, she found it difficult to find a program at another college, but thought the school wasn’t that offered flexibility. “ At first I came to PCC focused on her as a student. because they offered more online classes, provid- “Graded performance is only half the battle. If ing me with the flexibility I need to be a successful you don’t like the teacher, or feel as if the teacher student,” Cernuto says. “Now I realize that people doesn’t care about you as a person, then you won’t here at PCC are nicer. I feel more like a person do well in the class,” she says. “I absolutely love Combining The Chiropractic Adjustment with Active Release (ART) than a number. Overall, it’s been a great experi- PCC. I could not imagine being anywhere else. ence.” Before I came here, I wasn’t performing to my Soft Tissue Treatment for Optimal Results Robin Croom is a Pamlico County native. Her potential in classes,” she adds. “Now, because of first interactions with PCC were through the Career the teachers, I know I have reached my full poten- & College Promise Program, in which she realized tial and feel confident entering the workforce when she had a passion for the medical field. After a year I leave here.” as a biology major at ECU, she realized there were I was fortunate enough to spend a few days with 252-745-0334 other opportunities in the medical field that better the Medical Assisting Program. While I was not 13550 Hwy 55 East, Alliance, NC 28509 suited her interests. She joined the MA program at brave enough to have my blood drawn (blaming www.axelsonchiropractic.com PCC and never looked back. “I feel at home here. you childhood doctor), I was extremely lucky to Not only at PCC, but in this program, and that get to know the MA students, watching, interacting, feels really great.” After PCC, she hopes to work in and learning from them. Even from my standpoint, pediatrics. as an outsider to the medical field, I could tell these Second year student Debbie Elks is a Pamlico students have passion for the program and respect County native, as well as a mother of three. Elks for the field. Each student exemplified qualities joined the MA program at PCC because of her that make me proud to be an employee of Pamlico family. After her grandmother fell ill, she realized Community College, where I can interact with Allen Price she wanted to go back to school and help others inspiring students on a daily basis. For Town Commissioner Friday Flicks Presents Muscle Shoals with Surprise Salty Paws playing on our stage before the movie starts! Come early and enjoy some great I am ready to serve Oriental music by this acoustic sailing duo. Friday Flicks features Muscle Shoals October with transparency, an open 16th. Box office & doors opens at 6:30 p.m., movie door, and an open mind. starts at 7:30 p.m. preceded by a cartoon and the next episode of The Complete Adventures of Flash I look forward to listening Gordon. $5.50 admission includes free popcorn. cians together to create music that would last for Under the spiritual influence of the “Singing generations while also giving birth to the unique to your concerns and River” as Native Americans called it, the music Muscle Shoals sound. In this movie, legendary art- responding to them. of Muscle Shoals is some of the most important ists Aretha Franklin, Greg Allman, Bono, Clarence and resonate of all time. I’ll Take You There, Carter, Jimmy Cliff, Mick Jagger, Etta James, Brown Sugar, When a Man Loves a Woman, Alicia Keys, Wilson Pickett, Keith Richards, Percy Thank you for your vote. Mustang Sally and Kodachrome are just a few of Sledge, Steve Winwood and others bear witness to the tens of thousands of tracks created there. the magnetism and mystery of Muscle Shoals and Allen Price At its heart is Rich Hall who founded FAME why it remains a Sponsored by Alice Petree & Tom Studios. Overcoming crushing poverty and stag- McElroy. All proceeds go to the benefit of the Old 252-249-1361 gering tragedies, he brought black and white musi- Theater and the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival. [email protected] Pamlico County Arts Council Announces Grants Paid for by Allen Price The Pamlico County Arts Council has the porch of the Oriental announced that two community organizations have Town Hall. been awarded grants totaling $3,750 for musical The Pamlico Musical programs to be presented this fiscal year. Society, which presents The recipients are The Ol’ Front Porch Music and variety of musical Festival of Oriental ($1,500) and the Pamlico offerings throughout the Musical Society ($2,250). year, received a grant for The grants are part of the Grassroots Arts the October 2 Masters of is in the air and Halloween Program funded by the North Carolina Arts Soul concert, a celebra- is just around the corner. Council which makes funds available to county arts tion of the legends and songs of Motown with a Fall councils for distribution locally. 10-person cast of singers and musicians. Costumed Make each season a celebration with The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, which and a fully choreographed, the show paid tribute to debuted last year with fifteen musical groups per- both male and female stars such as Marvin Gaye, Pamlico Pharmacy's large selection forming on front porches throughout the village Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Diana Ross and of home accents and gifts including of Oriental, plans a reprise this coming weekend. more. Visitors are invited to stroll from porch to porch Per Erichsen, President of the Arts Council, said table wear, photo frames, candles listening to live bluegrass, country, gospel and sea he hoped more community organizations would and home decor. chanties. Last year, the event attracted several hun- step forward and request grants in the coming dred visitors and locals. The event is free, and will (2016-17) fiscal year. “The process is not that com- feature a “petting zoo” where kids and adults can plicated, and we’re there to assist in any way we up close and personal with musical instruments on can,” he said. Artist/Poet Evie Chang Henderson Exhibits at M&M’s The challenge for any nature Photographer, such as Evie Chang Henderson, who had become especially fond of photographing birds, is to walk moderate distances and be able to carry your cam- era gear. But 2015 began as a year when she could not do much of either. First, she had to recover from an unexpected aortic aneurysm and aortic valve replacement surgery. As the weeks of winter went on, looking at the birds at her feeder was not enough for her. So, Evie had her tripod and telephoto lens set up • Accept all Major Insurance including at the sidelight of her front door. Each day, clicking Medicare Part D away at the birds she could see for at least an hour. • Competitive Prescription Pricing She credits the months of shooting through her • Immunizations Offered window glass for the many photographs of hum- mingbirds that are included in her current display • Drive Thru Service & Delivery Available been working with. I like to push the photograph of work at M & M’s restaurant in Oriental. beyond just documentation. Recovering from my to Local Area When the weather warmed up and the flowers surgery is going well so I am particularly happy • Free Notary Public to Pamlico Pharmacy began to bloom, she set her gear up outside. “They this year to present these photographs to the public. Customers! are not easy to photograph. Hummingbirds’ move- Other birds featured in this show, include a Painted ments are unpredictable and they are fast,” Chang Bunting, a Tricolored Heron, a Common Yellow says, “and as I observed them, I began to recognize Throat and of course, a Great Egret. All the birds, certain hummers – slight differences in their neck including the hummers, were photographed, with- and body proportions; some were more photogenic out the use of flash, in existing natural light, in their than others (like humans). She also noticed a few natural setting.” with swollen areas on their heads, just above their Chang has a BFA degree from Ringling College stiletto beaks ---probably from a tangle with anoth- of Art & Design and MAT from Winthrop er hummer. The more I photographed, the more I University. She retired to Oriental after a career saw a special relationship they had with the flowers teaching Art & Graphic Design in Charlotte, NC. they favored. They guarded their favorite flower by She has exhibited locally, nationally and interna- hiding behind leaves or branches close by to chase tionally and has won numerous awards for her other hummers away, in the same way that they Paintings, Drawings, Photography and Poetry. guarded their sugar water feeder.” M&M’s Restaurant is located at 205 S. Water St., 11326 NC Hwy 55 E • Grantsboro, NC • 745-6337 Chang adds, “Since painting is a part of my in Oriental. The restaurant is open from 11-9 PM M-F 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM • SAT. 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM • Closed On Sunday background, many of the photographs look like daily. The exhibit may be seen through Monday, paintings because of textural techniques that I’ve November 1. 6 A Commentary WEDNEsday, OCTOBER 14, 2015 Put It Down! I had cause to spend a rather reason? Using one’s phone incessantly has to have an effect on your interaction between the adults and children." long morning at a car dealer- kid - don’t you think? She added: "Caregivers who were highly absorbed in their Maureen Donald ship’s service department last A new study published in the journal Pediatrics found that adults devices seemed to have more negative or less engaged interactions The Editor’s Desk week. The reason was a faulty absorbed in their mobile devices were more likely to harshly scold with children.” fuel tank pressure sensor. Even their children’s behavior - probably really don’t want to be both- The study also pointed out that “before we go pointing the fin- after hearing about its function ered. ger at all parents who use their smartphones during meals, let’s and doing a web search the only thing I really know about it is the Researchers from Boston Medical Center observed parents inter- keep in mind that most of us have trouble putting the mobile cost - $350. acting with their children during meals in fast-food restaurants. devices away.” What? That’s an excuse? Anyway, this isn’t about cars, repairs or the costs - believe it or They noted that one-third of the adults used their phones continu- One British survey found that 66 percent of people are afraid not. It’s about cell phones. ously during the meals, and 73 percent of them checked their devic- (afraid - really?) to be separated from their cell phones. Another I heard and read all about the fact that many people today spend es at least once. study by Time noted that 84 percent of respondents said they an enormous amount of time talking, texting or playing games on When a parent who was glued to the phone was interrupted by couldn’t go a single day without their cell phones, and 20 percent their cell phones - a habit which can certainly be annoying and in a child, the parent was apt to react negatively, according to the said they check their phone every 10 minutes. There’s even evi- the worst case, downright dangerous. I get that and while I realize study. One mother even kicked her child under the table after the dence that more and more people are using smartphones during it’s a problem - it has had (thankfully) little effect on me personally child attempted to get her attention while she tapped away at her sex - a totally new level of absurdity! except for perhaps the occasional minor inconvenience. smartphone. Another mother ignored her child as he tried to lift her Still, researchers say their study of the effects of smartphone But my time in the service department waiting room put a new head from looking down at a tablet. Researchers believed the kids addiction on the parent-child dynamic is particularly important spin on my view of cell phone use. I was seated opposite a young may have been acting out as a way to test limits or gain the parent’s because it could have consequences for a child’s development - mother accompanied by a child of perhaps, 4, or so. For the next 4 attention. you think? hours, that mother texted or played (who knows?) on her cell totally "What stood out was that in a subset of caregivers using the "We know from decades of research that face-to-face interac- ignoring her daughter. No contact, no conversation, nothing. device almost through the entire meal, how negative their interac- tions are important for cognitive, language and emotional develop- It was painfully obvious that the girl was bored and craved - keep tions could become with the kids," Dr. Jenny Radesky, a fellow ment,” Radesky told Health Day. “Before mobile devices existed, in mind we’re talking about a car dealership waiting room. in developmental and behavioral pediatrics at the center and lead mealtime would've been a time where we would've seen those This incident made me realize that it’s parents and not youngsters author of the study, told Time. "[There were] a lot of instances interactions.” who should be told to get their noses out of their smart phones. The where there was very little interaction, harsh interaction or negative Again - you think?

Making Sense of Investing Will You be Ready for Retirement

Dan M. Roberts, IV National Save for to keep working for as long as possible. ance. In 2015, you can contribute up to $18,000 to your 401(k), or Financial Advisor Retirement Week is Of course, if you enjoy your career, or just simply like to work, $24,000 if you’re 50 or older. observed Oct. 18 – 24 this you may be in no hurry to retire. But you may want to put your- • Fully fund your IRA. Even if you participate in a 401(k) or year. And this week has self in a position someday when work is optional – not mandatory. other employer-sponsored retirement plan, you’re probably still some weight behind it, as it is recognized by the To reach that point, consider taking these steps: eligible to contribute to an IRA as well. In 2015, you can contrib- U.S. Senate for its importance in encouraging • Estimate your cost of retirement. At what age do you plan to ute up to $5,500 – or $6,500, if you’re 50 or older – to an IRA. A Americans to prepare themselves financially for retirement. Are retire? When you do retire, will you stay home and pursue your traditional IRA offers tax-deferred earnings, while Roth IRA earn- you doing all you can? hobbies, or will you travel the world? Will you do some con- ings can grow tax free, provided you don't start taking withdrawals Many of your peers aren’t. About a third of working adults have sulting or other part-time paid work, or will you volunteer? By until you're 59½ and you’ve had your account at least five years. no retirement savings or pension, according to a survey by the answering these and other questions, you can at least estimate Plus, you can fund your IRA with virtually any type of investment Federal Reserve. And more than half of workers report that the your costs during your retirement years. you choose. Try to “max out” your IRA every year. total value of their household’s savings and investments, exclud- • Contribute to your 401(k). Contribute as much as you can • Control your debts. Control your debts as much as possible. ing the value of their primary home and any defined benefit plan afford each year to your employer-sponsored retirement plan, such Every dollar that doesn’t go into a debt payment could be invested (such as a traditional pension), is less than $25,000, according as a 401(k). At a minimum, put in enough to earn your employer’s for your retirement. to the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2015 Retirement matching contribution, if one is offered. A 401(k) or similar plan These aren’t the only steps that can help you move toward a Confidence Survey. is a great way to put money away for retirement, because your comfortable retirement – but they can certainly help get you on Such figures help explain why many people are unsure if earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis. And you may have a the right path. they’ll ever be able to retire. Nearly 40% of the respondents in the dozen or more investment vehicles within your 401(k), so you can This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Federal Reserve’s study either have no intention to retire or plan build a portfolio that’s appropriate for your goals and risk toler- Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Upcoming Events and October 21st from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Vidant Family Vidant Offers Free Breast Cancer Screenings Medicine-Aurora, 151 Third Street in Aurora. Chili Cookoff Just Around The Corner WASHINGTON – October is National Breast Cancer Awareness To make an appointment for a screening call 1-855 My-Vidant The Old Theater’s 8th Annual Chili Cookoff is just around month – the month dedicated to educating women about breast or visit www.vidanthealth.com/PinkPower. the corner and will be held Saturday, October 24th from 11:00 cancer by stressing the importance of early detection through a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Oriental Marina and Inn. Tickets are regular self-breast exams and mammography. More than 6,300 Book Signing, Tasting $10. This year’s ballot is a mixture of defending Champions and women in eastern North Carolina are diagnosed with breast can- newcomers. Mark your calendars not to come out and support cer each year. We know that early detection saves lives. Vidant Nautical Wheelers will host a book signing on Saturday, The Old Theater. Two trophies will be presented, The People’s Beaufort Hospital, the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center and local October 17, 1-3 pm. Sidney Powell returns to Oriental and will Choice Award, balloting by the attendees and The Judge’s Choice physician practices are offering free breast cancer screenings. be signing her new book, Licensed To Lie: Exposing Corruption Award, awarded from blind taste tests from three local chili lov- Several physician practices in Beaufort County will be hosting in the Department of Justice. Take time to meet Sidney and hear ers! Competition this year will be fierce from the 2013 Defending free breast cancer screenings during the month of October. The the inside story of the most high-profile prosecutions of the last Champions, Axelson Chiropractic. However, new and old entrants screening is a clinical breast exam offered in a private setting by decade, the book reads like a mystery. Sidney Powel is a former are gearing up with their best chile recipe ever! Last year’s a medical provider. Representatives from the Beaufort County Department of Justice prosecutor and now a federal appellate law- Cookoff raised over $2,000. We are pleased to have two spon- Health department will be on hand with information about the yer. Sidney has been lead counsel in more than 500 appeals in the sors this year: Sherri Hicks, Oriental Village Veterinary Hospital breast and cervical cancer control program (BCCCP) and appoint- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oriental is a and Deaton Yacht Sales. To whet your appetite here is this year’s ments for mammograms can be scheduled if necessary. The dates, second home to Sidney, her family has had a home here for gen- ballot: Nautical Wheelers; Toucan Grill; Inland Waterway times and locations of the screenings are: October 10th from 9:00 erations. Saturday will be a busy day at Nautical Wheelers with Provision Co; Blue Crab Yacht Sales; Axelson Chiropractic; Triton am – noon at Vidant Women’s Care-Washington, 1204 Brown Mac McWilliams playing as part of the Old Front Music Festival Yacht Sales; West Marine; The Pamlico News; Neuse Sailing Street in Washington; October 20th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at (11-3), a wine tasting hosted by Andy from Rickety Bridge Wines Association; Paradise Cove Marina; Seacoast Marine Electronics; Vidant Family Medicine-Belhaven, 245 Allen Street in Belhaven; in South Africa (1-3) and the book signing (1-3). and Out of the Box-John and Ronda Baker. Do You Remember? The picture this week comes from the files of Frank Mills, III The Pamlico News from a post on Face Book. The picture was taken April 1, 1945 USPS 782-460 Published 51 times a year Flo Daniels 800 Broad St., Oriental, NC 28571 Correspondent probably at a family gathering in Alliance. Frank’s cousin Ann Rice (252)249-1555 (252) 249 0857, fax Bryce helped Frank identify and www.thepamliconews.com date the picture. Thanks Frank for sharing your picture. Sandy Winfrey, Publisher I would like to include pictures of Veterans (the veterans do not have to be from Pamlico County) in this column. If you have a Press Releases, Events, picture of a Veteran and can provide some information on his or News: [email protected] her service, please let me share it with our readers. It is important Advertising: [email protected] to remember and honor our veterans. Billing Inquiries: [email protected] Please help me by sharing your pictures with me to use in this column. I have used the old pictures from my files and the ones I Managing Editor: Maureen Donald could find at the museum. Contact me by email at fedaniels66@ Office Manager: Jeannine Russo gmail.com, call me at 745-6544, drop me a note in care of The Staff Reporter: Deborah Dickinson Pamlico News, or leave me a message at the Pamlico County Heritage and Visitor Center in Grantsboro. George Allen Dixon, Glenda Carmady, Ray Carmady, and Frank Mills Correspondent: Sherri Hollister Production Manager: Joe Miller Graphic Artist: Josh Wilkinson Deaths Distribution: Neal McCraw Letters to the Editor • Henry Gerald Nethercutt, 75, of Reelsboro passed away • James Ward Morris, 81, of Oriental, NC, formerly of Friday, October 9, 2015, at home. He retired from Pamlico Newtown, CT, died on October 8, 2015. He is survived by Jo Ann Readers are invited to submit letters for publication. Please keep them to County High School after 30 years of teaching the sciences of Morris, his beloved wife of 58 years; son, Jeffrey Morris of Mt. under 400 words. You must include your address and daytime phone number Physics, Chemistry & Biology. He became a self-taught taxi- Bethel, PA; son Steven Morris (Jennifer) of New Milford, CT; and How to do it: Please email your letters to [email protected]. If you dermist earning multiple regional and state awards. He was pre- greatly beloved grandsons, Jason, Jared, and Dylan Morris. Jim cannot email, please mail your letters to P.O. Box 510, ceded in death by his parents, Walter G. & L. Odell Nethercutt. loved his Lord, his family, his church, and the Pamlico County Oriental, NC 28571, or drop them off at our office, He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Francis Nethercutt; two community and devoted his retirement years to volunteer work 800 Broad St. in Oriental. sons, Barry Gerald Nethercutt and wife, Sherry, of Grantsboro in the county, particularly trying to advance literacy and music Birth Announcements and Cards of Thanks are free up to and Anthony Page Nethercutt and wife, Bonnie, of Reelsboro; appreciation for children. He served on the Board of Directors 15 lines, approximately 75 words. daughter, Niki Gale Waters and husband, Jeffrey D., of Bogue; of the Oriental Rotary Club several times and on the Board of Wedding, Engagements and Anniversaries are free brother, Alsa Graham Nethercutt and wife, Christine, of Pink Directors of the Pamlico County Fishes and Loaves Outreach. when using our form. Hill; 10 grandchildren, Tristan, Dillon, Sara, Sabra, Ambra, He was a member of Pamlico UMC, where he served as Lay Add a photo for $24. Call, visit our website (www.thepamliconews.com) Talon, Mary, Dustin, Chase & Chandler; and three great-grand- Leader and Pastor-Parish Relations Chair. He was thankful for his or stop by office for forms. children. His memorial service was held Monday, October 12th church family. Memorial contributions may be given to Pamlico at the Pamlico County High School Auditorium with the Rev. United Methodist Church c/o Tillie Roberts, 9985 NC Hwy 306 S, How to Subscribe to The Pamlico News Owen Lupton officiating. The family received friends and rela- Arapahoe, NC 28510 or Pamlico County Library, 603 Main St., tives prior to his memorial service Monday at Bryant Funeral Bayboro, NC 28515. A memorial service was held on Monday P.O. Box 510 800 Broad Street Home. October 12 Pamlico UMC with Rev. Michael Roach officiating. Oriental, NC 28571 Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Crematory, Alliance. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Crematory, Alliance. (252) 249-1555 (252) 249-0857, fax

Published Each Wednesday Senior Services Sends Thanks Yearly Subscription Rates On September 18, 2015, Pamlico Senior Services celebrated helping Pamlico Senior Services. Fifty-one of them were able to $30 in Pamlico County and Richland Township our volunteers at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. attend this celebratory event $45 in North Carolina We began our celebration with a delicious dinner prepared by On behalf of Pamlico Senior Services, I want to tell everyone $55 outside North Carolina Charlie’s and Little Italy restaurant. We want to especially thank how much we appreciate everything that you do to help enhance Periodical Postage Paid at Oriental, NC Charlie’s Restaurant for their donation of the chicken, coleslaw our older adults’ quality of life so that they may remain in their and hushpuppies. Everything was delicious! homes. Your communitY newspaper The eEdition of The Pamlico News is available on your computer, notepad. The guest speaker was Senator Norman Sanderson who recog- Great Reporting • Local Columns • Stories You Care About • Community News At Its Best! nized all of the volunteers for their generous service throughout Thank you and God Bless You All! Call 252-249-1555 to subscribe today. Pamlico County. We have 95 volunteers in various capacities The Staff of Pamlico County Senior Services. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015 Community 7 A Pamlico Robinson This has been a sad week for the as Jacksonville and other law enforcement personnel. Chris Davis AND Pamlico Community. The entire says that more details are being investigated at this time. Betty Jo community needs to be lifted up in On a brighter note, Pamlico UMC was able to finally celebrate their Stith Rodgers prayer. homecoming. I understand the attendance was down but the food I N S U R A N C E Correspondent There was a tragic accident was good. It is always sad when you have to postpone homecoming. www.newberninsurance.com on Wednesday in Pamlico that Some people had other plans because they had not been able to attend claimed the life of our friend Jim Morris of Neuse Winds. He will services for the last two weeks due to high water in Pamlico Road and HOME – BUSINESS be truly missed. James Ward Morris, 81, of Oriental, NC, formerly of Orchard Creek Road. I know they are glad it is drying out, but I also LIFE – HEALTH Newtown, CT, died on October 8, 2015. He is survived by his wife, know they are not glad about the mosquitoes that this water has left Jo Ann Morris; son, Jeffrey Morris of Mt. Bethel, PA; son Steven behind. I believe the mosquitoes are the worst I have seen in the last FLOOD – AUTO Morris (Jennifer) of New Milford, CT; and greatly beloved grandsons, 10 years. They are so big; you could paint them yellow and call them Jason, Jared, and Dylan Morris. Jim loved his Lord, his family, his canaries. (Well, that is exaggerating a little bit, but if you go by Mills BOATS – BONDS church, and the Pamlico County community and devoted his retire- Road and see the “Mosquito Crossing” sign, you will know just how ment years to volunteer work trying to advance literacy and music residents all over Pamlico feel.) Our poor dog, Jake, can hardly go LOW RATES & appreciation for children. He was proud to say he spent 12 years in outside without being swarmed. GREAT SERVICE first grade--reading to them. It was one of his most loved activities. With only a few sunny days, farmers have not been able to get into He mentored high school students in the LIFT program. He started their fields and harvest their crops. On the farm, we were able to CALL US AT 252-633-1174 the Rotary Dictionary Project in 2002, which has distributed more mow most areas where the water was not standing, but the ground is than 2,500 free dictionaries to 3rd grade students in the county. The still saturated in spots. High water is still an issue for some residents 513 Pollock Street, New Bern week before he died he spent a day distributing dictionaries to 3rd of the county as winds are again blowing from the north east. It was Complete Insurance Since 1905 graders. He was involved with Rotary programs to purchase violins announced that the Cherry Branch/Minnesott Ferry had to suspend and guitars for elementary school students. He was named Rotarian service because the water was too high to unload automobiles. of the Year in 2003 and was awarded the North Carolina Governor's The Oriental History Museum celebrated the town’s history at Award for Excellence in Volunteerism in 2004. He volunteered as a Jukebox Jam, the museum’s second annual Street Dance on Saturday Hospice Companion, delivered Meals-on-Wheels to the elderly for October 10 from 4-7 pm even though it sprinkled on the event. The 16 years, and served as vice president of the Pamlico Musical Society event featured the museum’s Wurlitzer jukebox from Red Lee’s Grill. for nine years, where he was a member of the first Musical Society The Jukebox Jam afternoon of music and dancing was a fundraiser Board. He also served on the Ambulance Fund Board of Directors for Oriental’s History Museum, which turned 10 this year. In another for seven years. He served on the Board of Directors of the Oriental nod to Red Lee’s Grill, there were hot dogs for sale, and I got the first Rotary Club and on the Board of Directors of the Pamlico County one off the grill, but alas, it was not split the way that Red Lee used to Fishes and Loaves Outreach. He was a member of Pamlico UMC, split them. The music was great and a few people were eating under where he served as Lay Leader and Pastor-Parish Relations Chair. He the tent. It was great to go inside and see the aerial photographs from was thankful for his church family. A memorial service was held on 1964 and compare them with the ones that are more recent. Faye New Monday October 12 at his beloved church with the Reverend Michael Bond and I had a great time sharing information about Oriental High Roach officiating at the service of the celebration of his life. School with newcomers. We reminisced about the Oriental fight song, Another member of Pamlico UMC, Dora Beavers went in the which even I remembered, although I only attend school there for hospital on Wednesday as well. Interestingly, Dora and Jim shared three years. I did get a jump on holiday gift shopping when I saw Items for the same birthday and I understand that she and Jo Ann and Jim also some tiles that had the Wit’s End included on them. I could not stay shared the same pew at church. Dora is scheduled for several more long, but I pray that the event was a big success for our community. tests this week and requests prayer for herself and her family. Celebrating birthdays in October are John Deaton (10/15), Jeanette Deer Season Also this week in the Pamlico Community, there was a home inva- Miske (10/28), Jeremy Freeman (10/29), and Linda Gail Lupton sion on Trent Road. Three intruders broke in on a family of five and (10/31). • Wildlife Mix - gun fire was exchanged. In the wee hours of Saturday morning, one Have a blessed week. Greedy? Take Spiritual Vitamin G. "Give, of the intruders was shot by one of the residents in the home. Trent and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and Fall/Winter planting Road was blocked off for most of the day on Saturday as law enforce- shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. ment officials were conducting their investigation. Pamlico County For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to • Deer Licks brought in investigators from the State Bureau of Investigation as well you again." (Luke 6:38) • Clover • Deer Corn with molasses 50# Goose Creek Island Goose Creek Island 55 Plus Club about 50 family and friends in attendance and a good time was had • Deer Attractant did not meet Thursday due to high by all! water on the island. Thanks to Donna Lil' Mark Jones and Reva enjoyed the weekend at Busch Gardens • Feeder Pellets Annette Jones Jones, Audrey Lupton, Mildred for Hallow Scream. Baby daughter, Emma Noel stayed with grand- 55 Plus Club Fulford, Brenda Lewis, Nancy Ross parents, Mark & Jennie and Aunt Jenna. Correspondent and Cathy Lupton for cleaning the Zachary Jones and friend, Molly Moran from Westfield, Ind. came Community Center last Saturday. A home for the weekend from NC State Molly stayed with her college Forrest Farm supply 55 Plus meeting will not be held next week. Preperations will be roommate Taylor Huck in Oriental. We were happy to met Zach's 502 Main St. Bayboro, NC 28515 made for the 2015 Homecoming, Play, "Whose Play Is It Anyway?" new girlfriend Saturday. He took her on a tour of the island (which written b y Joy Guidry and directed by Alexis Ireland. Guest speaker didn't take very long). It was interesting to learn that Molly lives in schedule for Oct. 24 is Tamara Jones, Pamlico County health Dept. Westfield which is just a few miles from Carmel, Ind. where Richard (252) 745-3551 Prayer List: Nona Walker Potter was diagnosed with a broken and Joanne McKinney Clark live! She has long blond hair and is very vertebra and is presently resting at home. We were saddened to pretty. Just saying! hear of the passing of Gerald Nethercutt, husband of Frances Potter, John Michael Messer and Hope Renee Sadler were united in mar- daughter of the late Rex Potter formerly of Lowland. Our condo- riage October 10 at the Goose Creek Island Community Center in lences the Nethercutt Family. Sharon Lupton Leary has knee replace- Hobucken with Rev. Blaney Rowe officiating. The building was ment surgery this week and is now recovering at home. Ange Caroon beautifully decorated by Pam Hannah, Carla Ireland and Helena Woodard and mother, Lottie Caroon have returned to Angel's home in Mayo. A reception followed the ceremony with a bountiful dinner Charlotte. catered by Mary Ellen Ham. A rehearsal dinner was hosted Friday Brinson Happy Birthday: Ella Bryan Lupton Bullock - Oct 15, Emilee night by Mr. and Mrs. Messer, parents of the groom. Congratulations Farm & ConstruCtion Grace Robinson - Oct 16, Kya Hartkoph and Bennie Jones - Oct 17, Hope and John Michael! Freddie Rayvon Rice - Oct 19, Mark Evans Jones, Carolyn Bateman We are surely looking forward to the Homecoming Play Oct. 15, Ford, Kevin Lewis, Casper Ireland and Carla Lewis Windham - Oct 16 17 at 7:30 pm nightly. 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NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE An order for possession of the property COURT OF JUSTICE 15 SP 49 may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45- PAMLICO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against DIVISION Under and by virtue of the power of sale the party or parties in possession by the NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS contained in a certain Deed of Trust made clerk of superior court of the county in which OF MIKE DOUGLAS MONK, JR. by Jason M. Culbreth to Thomas A. Vann, the property is sold. Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of April, 2002, Any person who occupies the property Having qualified as Administrator of the and recorded in Book 377, Page 163, in pursuant to a rental agreement entered into Estate of Mike Douglas Monk, Jr., late Pamlico County Registry, North Carolina, or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may 5% of, Pamlico County, North Carolina, the default having been made in the payment of after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, undersigned does hereby notify all persons, the note thereby secured by the said Deed terminate the rental agreement by providing Cigars firms and corporations having claims against of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute written notice of termination to the landlord, the estate of said decedent to exhibit them Trustee Services, Inc. having been substi- to be effective on a date stated in the notice to the undersigned at Lillie M. Monk on or tuted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 instrument duly recorded in the Office of the before the 30th day of December, 2015, or days, after the sale date contained in this Party Supplies Register of Deeds of Pamlico County, North Off this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re- notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor Carolina and the holder of the note evidenc- has not cured the default at the time the covery. All persons, firms and corporations ing said indebtedness having directed Excellent Value Your indebted to the said estate will please make tenant provides the notice of termination. that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the Upon termination of a rental agreement, the immediate payment to the undersigned. undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for tenant is liable for rent due under the rental sale at the courthouse door in the City of agreement prorated to the effective date of Best Wine This 30th day of September, 2015 Purchase Bayboro, Pamlico County, North Carolina, the termination. or the customary location designated for SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. Prices in Town! Lillie M. Monk foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on October SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 86 19, 2015 and will sell to the highest bidder of Bayboro, NC 28515 for cash the following real estate situated in Open to the Public c/o Hutchens Law Firm the Township of Number One, in the County P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street We look forward to serving you! Publish: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, of Pamlico, North Carolina, and being more Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone 1201 Broad St., New Bern, NC 28560 2015 particularly described as follows: No: (910) 864-3068 DB 306 PG. 334, Pamlico Co. https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: KEGS All that certain lot or parcel of land lying (252) 638-1822 With This Coupon HOLLOWELL & HOLLOWELL 1165336 (FC.FAY) www.armstronggrocery.com P.O. Box 218 situate and being in Number One Township, Includes all domestics & most Bayboro, NC 28515 Pamlico County, North Carolina, and more Hours: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon. – Fri. particularly described as follows: NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL imports. Cannot be used with any Being all of that 0.733 acre tract, as 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday COURT OF JUSTICE other discount or coupon. NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL shown on the survey by Terry K. Wheeler, PAMLICO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT Closed Sunday COURT OF JUSTICE PE, PLS, for Jason M. Culbreth, dated DIVISION PAMLICO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT March 27, 2002, said map being recorded NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS in Book 377 at Page 162, of the Pamlico DIVISION OF THOMAS LINWOOD DIXON, SR. County Registry. Together with improve- NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS File No.: 15 E 140 ments located thereon; said property being OF MAURICE Y.SHAW located at 6382 Highway 55 East, New File No.: 15 E 135 All persons, firms and corporations having Bern, North Carolina. claims against THOMAS LINWOOD DIXON, Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discre- All persons, firms and corporations hav- SR., deceased, are notified to exhibit tion, delay the sale for up to one hour as them to THOMAS LINWOOD DIXON, JR., ing claims against MAURICE Y. SHAW, provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should Executor of the Estate, on or before January deceased, are notified to exhibit them to the property be purchased by a third party, 12, 2016, at the address listed below or be WILLIE P. SHAW, Executrix of the Estate, that party must pay the excise tax, as well barred from their recovery. Debtors of the on or before December 31, 2015, at the as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents decedent are asked to make immediate pay- address listed below or be barred from ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) ment to the above-named Executor. their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The asked to make immediate payment to the property to be offered pursuant to this notice This 14th day of October, 2015. above-named Executrix. of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Thomas Linwood Dixon, Jr., Executor This 30th day of September, 2015. Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security E s t a t e o f T h o m a s L i n w o o d D i x o n , S r. agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor 4108 Fowler Ridge Drive Willie P. Shaw, Executrix Raleigh, NC 27616 Estate of Maurice Y. Shaw 124 the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Paul Farm Rd. Publish October 14, 21, 28, November 4, Grantsboro, NC 28529 the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to 2015. the title or any physical, environmental, Publish September 30, October health or safety conditions existing in, on, 7,14,21,2015. at or relating to the property being offered NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY for sale, and any and all responsibilities PUBLICATION or liabilities arising out of or in any way STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA relating to any such condition expressly are PAMLICO COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold IN THE DISTRICT COURT COURT OF JUSTICE subject to all taxes, special assessments, BRADFORD EARL JONES, PAMLICO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT and prior liens or encumbrances of record Plaintiff, DIVISION and any recorded releases. Said property v. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS is also being sold subject to applicable OF MARY B. BENNETT Federal and State laws. A deposit of five NEKEAH LEE JONES, File No.: 15 E 124 percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven Defendant hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is All persons, firms and corporations hav- greater, is required and must be tendered in To: NEKEAH LEE JONES ing claims against MARY B. BENNETT, the form of certified funds at the time of the deceased, are notified to exhibit them to sale. TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief MAXINE B. BANKS, Administratrix of the If the trustee is unable to convey title against you has been filed in the above- SOCIAL, ECONOMIC Estate, on or before December 31, 2015, at to this property for any reason, the sole entitled action. The nature of the relief and ENVIRONMENTAL the address listed below or be barred from remedy of the purchaser is the return of the being sought is: an absolute divorce. their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey asked to make immediate payment to the include, but are not limited to, the filing of a You are required to make defense to this pleading not later than November 13, 2015, above-named Executrix. bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation SUSTAINABILITY of the sale and reinstatement of the loan and upon your failure to do so, the party without the knowledge of the trustee. If the seeking service against you will apply to the This 30th day of September, 2015. Employees, the driving force of our operations validity of the sale is challenged by any Court for the relief sought. party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, Maxine B. Banks, Administratrix if they believe the challenge to have merit, This the 9th day of October, 2015. Estate of Mary B. Bennett may request the court to declare the sale PO Box 104 to be void and return the deposit. The Paul J. Delamar Stonewall, NC 28583 purchaser will have no further remedy. Attorney for the Plaintiff Additional Notice for Residential Property 408 Main Street, P.O. Box 411 Publish September 30, October with Less than 15 rental units, including Bayboro, NC 28515 7,14,21,2015. Single-Family Residential Real Property (252) 745-3222

Oriental Continued from page 1 meeting and asked if it was even legal or appro- the plat indicate clearly that the five-acre historic priate. “It’s not about competition, it’s not about site be designated for ultimate public use only. yoga. I am thrilled that there is so much interest The economy has kept the subdivision from in yoga, but is it appropriate for Town Hall to developing beyond empty lots, most still unsold. serve as a business site?” Koepp said. The group is now considering selling the entire Jane Whitley Director of Library Services and property and the now has the burden of insur- Cultural Enrichment Programs at PCC said they ing that the five-acre historic site be placed into are offering an alternative to traditional yoga public hands or getting the town’s permission to practices. remove the restriction on that piece of the prop- “We are not for profit, we are excited to pro- erty so the entire tract can be sold. vide services that align with community needs, Marsha Paplham, an investor in Camp Creek, supports and helps with economic development said they only have good intentions. “We made within the county,” said Whitley. this offer to you and its been hanging in the Noting that PCC is a non-profit, the Board breeze for how long? If the answer is no, fine. voted that the classes at Town Hall would con- We will keep it, work with it and do it justice,” tinue so long as that policy was in place. she said. The town’s acceptance of a portion of the There is no estimate of what costs the Town Camp Creek property was discussed but a vote could incur due to 100-year old home on the on the matter was pushed back to November or premises and there are still unanswered ques- December during which time the Board asked tions regarding parking, environmental impact that the Parks and Recreation Board to outline and emergency personnel access. But, supporter We’re more than a mining company. With more than 800 employees what it would foresee doing with the five acres, of the Town accepting the land, Bill Hines said and an annual payroll of $75 million, PotashCorp-Aurora helps drive if accepted. that the home could be easily preserved and said eastern North Carolina’s economy. The nine acre historic property is located at the goal should be a small park with low mainte- the end of Camp Creek fronting North Street nance. “This is being given to us for free and is a now owned by a group of investors wishing to cheap date to maintain,” said Hines. donate approximately five acres of the property Chairman of the Tree Board, Bob Miller, was which includes a historic house to the town at unable to attend the Town Hall meeting but sub- no cost. The property was once owned by John mitted this statement: “Greener communities are Henry Wiggins who lived there until his death in more attractive to potential residents. This is a 1932 and was instrumental in the early develop- nice addition to the town and I urge the Board to Advertise Here… ment of Oriental. accept this offer.” Investors hoped to purchase the Wiggins Town Manager Diane Miller said it was too property, carve out the part where the house was early to tell what type of impact last week’s located while allowing approximately three of flooding had on the various docks and piers. the nine acres to become a subdivision with indi- But the board did approve spending more than vidual building lots. They hoped that by selling $2200 to replace three pilings damaged by a some lots they would recoup their initial invest- Coast Guard boat at the Hodges Street Town ment, provide funds to develop the Wiggins Dock. The Town hopes to recoup the monies property as a park, black history site, and arbo- from the Coast Guard and expects the repairs to retum while making a profit. At the time, when be completed in the next few weeks. the property was annexed as Res-2, the Town Next month’s Town Hall meeting will be held Place a 3x5 color ad in The Board approved the subdivision but required that on Tuesday, November 3rd at 8:00 p.m. Pamlico Newspaper and get a banner ad on our web site linked to your web site or to your ad. Good morning! FREE You know it’s a good morning when you wake up with everything you need. Call today for home delivery.

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Fall-Like Recipes for Cooling Temperatures PASTA TOSSED WITH PARMESAN, PINE NUTS & BASIL Cook the noodles according to directions on package and drain well. Melt the butter, add the salt and pepper and toss with the 1 package (8-oz.) linguini, fettuccini or other, cooked and noodles in a bowl. In bowl, combine the cooked broccoli and drained mushrooms. In another bowl, combine the chicken with the sour 2/3 cup pine nuts cream. In a small baking dish, arrange half of the noodles, add the 1/4 cup olive oil meat mixture and then the broccoli mixture. Top with remaining 2 medium cloves of garlic, minced noodles. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. 2/3 cup olive oil 3 cups fresh basil, firmly packed HAM & CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon salt or to taste 1 small head cauliflowers, separated into flowerets 1/3 cup cornflake crumbs Place pine nuts, garlic, the 1/4 cup olive oil and basil leaves 1/4 pound cooked ham, diced in food processor or blender and process until pureed - about 15 1/2 green pepper, chopped seconds. Remove and transfer mixture to a bowl. Slowly stir in the 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, grated grated cheese, salt and the 2/3 cup olive oil - do not heat. Store in 3/4 cup sour cream refrigerator and when ready to use, remove sauce about 25 min- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese utes before serving time. Pour sauce over warm pasta and toss to Dash paprika blend. NOTE: If desired, toast pine nuts before blending. Cook the cauliflower in boiling water until tender but not mushy - drain well. In a bowl, combine the cauliflower with the crumbs, TOASTED ONION STRIPS ham, green peppers and grated Cheddar cheese and toss gently to blend. Place mixture in a generously buttered baking dish. These wonderful and zesty onion strips are great to serve with a Pour the sour cream over the top and sprinkle with the Parmesan bowl of hot chili or soup. cheese. Bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 20 minutes.

1 envelope onion soup mix HAMBURGER & TATER TOT BAKE 1 cup soft butter or margarine 12 slices white bread, crust removed 1/2 pound ground beef 1/2 onion, finely chopped Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine the onion soup and but- 1 can cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup, undiluted ter and blend well. Spread mixture on slices of bread, and then 2 tablespoons water slice bread into 5 strips. Place on baking sheet and bake for about 1 cup frozen Tater Tots 10 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 5 dozen. In a skillet, brown the ground beef, stirring to crumble, and then SPANISH RICE BAKE add the onions and cook and stir until meat is done. Add the soup FRENCH TOASTED CHEESE SANDWICHES to the 2 tablespoons water, blend, and then pour over the ham- 1 pound ground beef burger and onion mixture. Transfer mixture to baking dish, top 4 slices sandwich bread 1 cup raw white long grain rice with frozen Tater Tots and bake in 350 degree oven for about 30 4 slices American cheese 2 tablespoons vegetable oil minutes. 1 egg 1 green pepper, chopped 1-1/2 tablespoons milk 1 onion, chopped HOMEMADE TOMATO SOUP 2 or 3 tablespoons butter 1 can (1 lb.) tomatoes, mashed (or use diced canned tomatoes) 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons butter or margarine For each sandwich, cover bottom slice of bread with 2 cheese 1 cup finely chopped celery 2 sweet onions, thinly sliced slices and second slice of bread. Press firmly together. Beat the 1 cup canned chicken broth 2 large tomatoes, peeled and cut into chunks egg and milk together in a shallow dish. Add sandwiches, one at a 1 small can mushroom pieces, undrained 1 cup canned chicken broth time to the mixture, coating each side. In a large skillet, melt the 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lemon juice butter and sauté the sandwiches until golden brown on both sides, 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon sugar adding more butter if needed. Makes 2. 1/2 teaspoon salt In a large skillet, brown the beef in the 2 tablespoons oil, stir- 1/8 teaspoon pepper SWEET & SOUR SAUCE FOR MEATBALLS ring to crumble. When the beef is done, add the peppers and 1/3 cup heavy or half-and-half cream onions and cook until onions are transparent. Add the remaining 2 cans (13-oz. each) pineapple chunks ingredients, blend well, and pour into a well greased 1-1/2-quart In a saucepan, add the butter and let melt, then add the onions 1-1/2 cups canned chicken broth casserole. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until most and tomatoes and simmer until tender. Add remaining ingredients, 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar all the liquid has been absorbed. Toss before serving. Serves 4. except the cream, bring to a boil and simmer for about 15 minutes, 3/4 cup cider vinegar covered. Uncover, stir in the cream, blend, and serve. 1 tablespoon soy sauce SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE 1 tablespoon catsup CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1 can (16-oz.) sweet potatoes, well drained and sliced 1 cup green onions, thinly sliced (including tops) 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 3 green peppers, cut into chunks 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 stick butter or margarine, melted 2 teaspoons lemon juice Drain the pineapple chunks and set aside, reserving the juice. In 1 cup milk 1 small Vidalia or other sweet onion, well chopped a saucepan, combine the pineapple juice with the chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, catsup and cornstarch and blend 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 or 3 teaspoons chicken stock base (Anneís is good) well. Cook and stir mixture over medium heat until thickens. Add Topping (recipe follows) 1/4 teaspoon dill weed the green onions and peppers and cook for 1 or 2 minutes longer. 1 cup milk Remove from heat and add the pineapple chunks. Serve immedi- In a saucepan, heat the sweet potatoes with the granulated sugar 1 cup half-and-half cream ately or refrigerate until ready to use. and then remove from heat. Combine the eggs, melted butter, 1 egg, slightly beaten milk, nutmeg and cinnamon and blend. Add mixture to the potato/ 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated BROCCOLI & NOODLE CASSEROLE sugar mixture in saucepan and blend. Generously butter a baking dish and pour in potato mixture. Bake in 400 degree oven for 20 Melt the butter in a large saucepan and then add the lemon 4 ounces noodles minutes. Remove from oven and spread Topping over the casse- juice, sliced mushrooms and chopped onions. Sauté mixture until 2 tablespoons butter or margarine role and bake 10 to 12 minutes longer. onions are tender. Stir in the flour, chicken stock base and dill. 1/4 teaspoon salt Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth. Remove 1/8 teaspoon pepper Topping: from heat and stir in the milk and cream and heat to boiling, stir- 1 bunch broccoli, cleaned and cooked 6 tablespoons crushed cornflakes ring constantly. Cook on medium high, stirring constantly, for 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (or 1 small can mushroom pieces, 1/4 cup chopped pecans about 2 minutes. Remove a small amount of the hot mixture and drained) 6 or 7 tablespoons butter or margarine pour into the beaten egg, blend, and return to pan. Cook 1 more 1 cup cooked chicken, sliced (or use 1 can cooked chicken 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed minute. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese and stir until breast) Heat the crushed cornflakes with the pecans, brown sugar and cheese is melted. If necessary, return to low heat to finish melting 1 cup sour cream butter and blend well. cheese. Do not boil. Makes 3 cups.

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Zip: Phone: 12 A Achievers WEDNEsday, OCTOBER 14, 2015 Lifelong County Resident, Mollie Campen, Turns 102 By Bob Johnson Island know Mrs. Mollie. She not only was born there but has GRANTSBORO – As she turns 102, Tuesday, October 6, 2015, lived there all her life except her four children, (one deceased) had an early observance at the for the time spent first at The place she calls “home.” That place is the Grantsbrook Nursing and Gardens of Pamlico and now Rehabilitation Center, Grantsboro, NC. at Grantsbrook Nursing and Some 45 family members, close relatives and friends were pres- Rehabilitation Center. ent for the observance. Mrs. Mollie is confined to a wheelchair This lovely lady has been due to a fall some years ago, but she has a wonderfully huge love known for being a hard worker Karen Dodd, visiting at for her four children (one deceased), 14 grandchildren, 24 great- picking crabs and heading grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Adding all those shrimp at the fish houses on Marsha’s Cottage during The Old Front Porch descendants together and you will discover 48 individuals related the island. She was the wife of Music Festival, Oct. 17th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to Mrs. Mollie. Albert (a fisherman for some 35 From the time she was a young girl, she has been a member of years) who did excellent carpen- www.karenedodd.net | 252-229-2033 the Warden’s Grove Original Free Will Baptist Church, Lowland, try work for several residents of the island as well as many outside NC, where she is now unable to attend. the island. Before the observance began, one of her grandsons looked her We must tell you one important fact about Mollie….she loves “face to face” and asked her to sing “Jesus Loves Me.” With a “Honey” on any food item, fruits or vegetables…and uses a tea- sweet smile, she opened her mouth and the words and melody spoon full or two in every cup of coffee. were joyously heard. At another time, she quoted Psalm 23. Her A visitor with Mrs. Mollie recently, upon learning her use of life has always been centered around the church, not just for her honey, remarked “If honey will help me to be 102 years old, I’m Christian growth but also that of her family and friends. going to use many “teaspoons full” on my food and especially my It would be a true fact to say that most residents of Goose Creek coffee.”

PCC President Cleve H. Cox Announces Retirement We just don’t create signs. GRANTSBORO - Pamlico Community College President, Dr. Dr. Cox was not only influential within the We design the signage to fit Cleve H. Cox, who is credited with increasing enrollment to an community college system, but had a positive your company or your needs... all-time high, restructuring PCC to be more service oriented, and impact on each community in which he served, strengthening college relationships with the public, private, and including Pamlico County. While Dr. Cox did • Outdoor Signage nonprofit sector, has announced his plans to retire after over thirty not grow up in Pamlico County, he and his • Contractor Signs years of service in higher education. It is with regret that Pamlico family became true Pamlico County residents, • Vinyl Graphics Community College announces his retirement. as the community welcomed their presence • Real Estate Signs Dr. Cox has been undergoing cancer treatment since early 2014. with open arms. One of the first actions Dr. • Decals Following a recent surgery and hospitalization and upon his physi- Cox took as President was joining the Oriental • Directional Signs cian's advice, he has elected to retire, enabling him to focus his Rotary Club, shortly thereafter becoming a • Boat Lettering & Numbers energies on his current medical needs. Cleve H. Cox board member and communications director. • Custom Signs After a nation-wide search in 2009, Dr. Cleve H. Cox became Throughout his tenure, he chaired multiple th • Banners & Posters the 4 President of Pamlico Community College since its found- different boards, including the Communities in Schools Advisory • Window Lettering & Graphics ing in 1962. As a leader with a vision of excellence through qual- Board, Neuse River Development Authority, NC Community • Magnetics ity service, Dr. Cox was by far the best candidate to lead PCC into College President Legislative Committee, and served on various the future. Believing in the college, students, and community, he SACs on-site committees. • Custom Personalized License exemplified the college’s mission to provide accessible and afford- Bob Lyon, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, has worked Plates able quality education, workforce training, and lifelong learning closely with Dr. Cox throughout his tenure. According to Lyon, his • Monogrammed License Plate opportunities through quality teaching and supporting and working character and passion for the college and community is unsurpass- in partnership with the communities served by the college. able. “He is a man of high morals, excellent integrity and was a Under Dr. Cox’s leadership, PCC saw a period of internal and perfect fit for PCC. His ability to work with community organiza- 800 Broad St., Oriental NC external growth and development. He successfully shepherded tions to achieve college goals is outstanding,” states Lyon. “His the college’s reaffirmation process, repositioning the institution shoes will be hard to fill.” 249-1555 to thrive for years to come. He streamlined the creation of effec- Jamie Gibbs, Vice President of Student Services, has been part tive and sustainable retention and recruitment policies, seeing the of the PCC family for over 15 years. "Dr. Cleve H. Cox was the enrollment rise to an all-time high during a period of system-wide best choice among the eligible candidates in 2009. According to enrollment decline, including a nine percent enrollment increase in Harvey S. Firestone, the founder of Firestone tires, 'the growth the fall of 2015. Additionally, he steered the college into period of and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.' fiscal sustainability, receiving over $ 700,000 in grants and dona- This quote epitomizes his leadership style,” says Gibbs. “He has tions during his tenure. contributed to my growth and assisted in my development to be A strong proponent of quality service and effective leader- an effective leader as the Vice President of Student Services. Dr. ship practices, Dr. Cox received his B.A in History from The Cleve Cox, for that, I thank you!" University of North Carolina Charlotte, M.ED in Counselor The Board of Trustees has announced that Dr. Maria Fraser- Education from Pennsylvania State University, and his Doctorate Molina, the current Vice President of Instructional Services, will We service and install all brands and models of of Education in Adult and Community College Education with a serve as acting president until Dr. Cox’s retirement and interim Public Administration minor from North Carolina State University. thereafter as the college begins its search for the next president. Heating & Air Conditioning Units Before becoming a Pamlico County man, Dr. Cleve H. Cox “Faculty, staff, and our community partners will continue to work Natural or Propane Gas, Oil, Electric, or Geothermal served as the President of Williamsburg Technical College in together to develop and advance the many initiatives Dr. Cox • Free estimates on new installations and/or replacements. Williamsburg, South Carolina. Prior to that position, he served as started, continuing to provide educational opportunities to our the Vice President for Instruction and Student Services at Wilson students and improve the lives of Pamlico county residents,” states • Residential and commercial applications Community College in Wilson, North Carolina. In all of his pre- Fraser-Molina. • Complete ductwork inspections, repairs, and now vious positions, he was active within the community, holding The Board of Trustees will reconvene on October 20 to discuss offering duct cleaning. numerous leadership positions. plans for the upcoming presidential search. • Serving five counties for over 35 years Pamlico County Commission Ann Holton Earns State Recognition Pamlico County Commissioner Anne Holton was one of 51 “LELA recognizes county commissioners county commissioners was recognized by the North Carolina who have dedicated themselves to becom- Association of County Commissioners for achieving recognition ing effective local leaders for their com- through the Local Elected Leaders Academy (LELA). munities,” said NCACC Executive Director LELA, a partnership with the UNC School of Government, the Kevin Leonard. “The rose and responsibili- N.C. Association of County Commissioners and the N.C. League ties of county commissioners are constantly of Municipalities, offers local elected officials the knowledge and changing, and the LELA program helps skills needed to lead and govern their communities. them keep up with the latest information.” County commissioners are recognized for their participation A dozen commissioners, including in both educational programs and service to the Association. The NCACC President Glen Webb of Pitt starting place for earning credits is the orientation program, the County, NCACC President Elect Fred Essentials of County Government. As commissioners increase McClure of Davidson County and NCACC Commissioner Ann Holton education and service, they earn credits toward recognition at Past President Ronnie Beale of Macon County, (252) 745-5135 three levels: Practitioner, Master and Mentor. 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Museum and Heritage Center in Grantsboro Heritage Day Schedule Of Events Saturday, October 17, Admission Free Museum Open All Day 10:00 – 3:00 P.m. 10:00 A.M. Opening Ceremony Welcome – Terry Cannan, PCHA President Program including: PCHS Color Guard, Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem sung by PCHS student, Haley Salmons All Exhibits Open Farm Demonstrations throughout the day Games for Children: Ring Toss, Corn Hole Bingo for Adults and Children 10:30 – 11:00 A.M. 12 N – 12:30 P.M. and 1:00 – 1:30 P.M. Horse & Pony Rides throughout the day 11:00 A.M. FOOD BOOTHS OPEN BBQ Sandwiches with Cole Slaw, Hot Dogs, Chips Homemade Baked Sweets, Sodas, and Sweet Tea Entertainment: 10:15 A.M. Music by: Ed Terry, The County Opry 12:00 Noon Music by: Jeff Green 1:00 P.M. Music by: Reginald & Glenda Paul 3:00 P.M. Closing and Raffle Drawing for 1947 Farmall Super A Tractor

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Thanks to our Heritage Day Sponsors Platinum: River Dunes, Town of Arapahoe, Town of Grantsboro Bronze: Terry & John Cannan, Delamar & Delamar, PLLC, Attys. at Law, Forrest Farm Supply, Hardison Tire Co,. Pat & Jerry Prescott Donor: Hunnings, Inc. In Kind Sponsors: BoJangles, Eastern Propane, Garland Fulcher Seafood, Grantsboro Fire Department, Henry & Shorty’s, Hardee’s, Operation Veggie Box, Pamlico County Schools Art Department, Pamlico County Sheriff’s Department, Piggly Wiggly, New Bern, River Dunes, The County Opry, Walmart

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Farm Demonstrations Games for Children , Tobacco Looping Face Painting, Corn Shelling Wash Pot & Clothes Line Cow Milking BINGO with prizes for Adults & Children Be here to share in all of the fun, we look forward to seeing you all here at the Pamlico County History Museum. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015 Our 15 A Pamlico County Middle School Schools

Band Wins Big! Coastal Inquirers On Saturday September 26, the Pamlico County High School Band went to a marching band com- petition at West Craven High School. The PCHS Hurricane Pride took home six trophies including Coastal Inquirers is a new middle school transition program at Pamlico County Middle School that 1st place music and 1st place overall in division 1A. This is an accomplishment not seen for PCHS uses local STEM resources to get students excited about science, technology, engineering and math. in many years. Students participate in both engaging hands-on activities and inquiry-based explorations that allow Congratulations to all Pamlico County Middle School band students who participated in the march- them to “do” science rather than just learn about it. ing band competition. A special note is that 8 members of this marching band ensemble are 7th and Coastal Inquirers is a multi-year program which partners Pamlico County Middle School with the 8th grade students from Pamlico County Middle School. The PCMS members are Caleb Blevins, NCSU Center for Marine Science and Technology (CMAST), and is funded through a generous grant Casey Harwick, Claudio Lopez, Dakota Millard, Hayden Connor, Emma Lee, Ashton Spencer, and from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. Lauren walker. Congratulations for a job well done. We are proud of our PCMS band students. PCMS began our program in August with a week long summer camp for rising 6th graders. Dr. Pat Curley from CMAST and PCMS 6th grade teacher Maureen Prendergast conducted the camp and introduced a total of 16 students to a variety of activities, discussions, and field trips. The students NEW Math Program! spent the first day exploring the Middle School and investigating the wildlife that inhabits our cam- pus. They also participated in team building activities, discussed various careers in the STEM fields, Pamlico Middle School has a new Math and worked in groups to identify the characteristics needed to be successful in science. curriculum this year. Students can access The rest of the week, they headed out early to visit with scientists in the field. On Tuesday, they information from home using the website traveled to the NC Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores where they experienced ocean life up close and listed. http://my.hrw.com/ (Chrome or participated in a private, behind the scenes tour of the aquarium. The students spent Wednesday cruis- Firefox are the suggested web browsers) ing down the Neuse River on the RV Humphries where they learned how to take and prepare water When students enter the website, this samples to determine the conditions of the river. The group spent Thursday at the Cape Lookout screen will appear. Seashore where they got experience wet exploring and investigating the habitats of barrier islands Enter your child’s user name and pass- and wildlife that live there. word, and then click login. On Friday, they finished up by spending the day back at Pamlico County Middle School where Students can choose any of the options on the screen. Students have resources to help them at they constructed and launched bottle rockets. The students experimented with their design elements home in the Online Textbook section and the Student Resources section. Students can also complete and launching techniques to determine what factors affected the height and trajectory of their rockets. assignments in the View Assignments section. Pamlico County Middle School and CMAST will continue the Coastal Inquirer program through- Please see your child’s teacher if you have any questions. out the school year. Students will have an opportunity to work with local scientists, participate in science competitions, and learn about careers in the STEM field. They will also engage in student centered, hands-on STEM explorations that will allow them to design, develop and implement a vari- Sixth Grade Takes a Trip! ety of project- based learning activities. What a great program for students who love science and are already thinking of pursuing a career in some area of science or engineering! Pamlico County Middle School 6th graders were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to travel to Camp Seafarer for water safety classes on September 10th 2015. The 6th graders par- ticipated in boating safety, first aid, life jacket safety, canoe and The Choice Bus kayak safety, and had On Thursday September 17, the opportunity to learn seventh and eighth grade stu- about rip currents and dents at Pamlico County Middle the "buddy system" in School were all invited to tour the swim lake. All stu- the Choice Bus. The students dents were able to prac- got the opportunity to tour the tice what they learned, Choice Bus and listen to pow- through hands-on expe- erful stories from real people. rience, in each session. Since 2008, the Choice Bus has We want to thank Camp been a tool for dropout preven- Seafarer again for a tion that empowers students to wonderful opportunity make the right choices. The and look forward to coming again next fall. Choice Bus was founded by Mattie C. Stewart and her foun- dation was created to help edu- Middle School Flag Attendants Announced cators, community leaders and other interested groups reduce Pamlico County Middle School proudly flies its the dropout rate and increase the flags each and every day. The two students 8th grade graduation rate through the creation of relevant students responsible for that job is Jakiya Jones and effective tools alone with resources. Morgan Spain. On Thursday morning the two grade levels Each morning, the students dutifully report to the had the opportunity to tour and hear from dif- media center. Then, each afternoon, they take the flags ferent speakers who shared valuable informa- down and fold them. Both students have been taught tion. The speakers discussed with the students the correct way to fold the flag and the importance the value of staying in school and making good and respect that should be shown to the American choices. The presentation started with students flag, including lowering it at half staff. watching a short video about life choices and They have to watch carefully when inclement how the decisions they make now impact their weather comes, so the flags don’t get wet. Both stu- future. The video displayed innovative strate- dents take this job very seriously and are excited to gies to more effectively address the dropout rate have this responsibility. and the impact of making positive choices. “It is always great to have students that take this job Students also got the opportunity to experience what it would look like inside of a jail cell that seriously and are dependable” says Mrs. Kim Prescott, was located in the rear of the bus. Afterwards, the presenter entertained questions from students who Media Coordinator. toured the bus and allowed students to give feedback as well. The students also have other daily jobs they do Every seventh and eighth grader had the opportunity to tour the Choice Bus, and as a result, most which include jobs in the media center, making morn- students had a positive feeling afterwards. With the overall student enthusiasm, it is safe to say ing announcements, getting our daily newspapers and PCMS students were affected by the presentation of the Choice Bus and we hope the impact will other errands around the school. Jakiya is the daugh- allow our students to continue to make good choices that will lead better decisions here at PCMS and ter of of Ronell and Latonya Jones and Morgan is the beyond. the daughter of Derek and Stephanie Spain. We would like to thank the Choice Bus and their staff for making a difference here at PCMS.

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