Pamlico County Memorial Day Observance
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Vol. 49 No. 70 16 pages Wednesday, May 17, 2017 | Your Community News Source Since 1968 | www.thepamliconews.com | .50 NOTABLES Students Receive April Rotary Pamlico County Memorial Day Goose Creek State Park Bicycle Birding Saturday, May 20 at 10 a.m. Bring your bikes and binoculars and we will ride the pard road listening to Student Of The Month Award Observance birds and other sounds of nature. Everyone must wear a During the and her peers Pamlico County will our local veterans who helmet. Meet in the visitor cetner parking lot. Ages 10 May meeting appreciate be observing Memorial have passed away this and up recommended. Call 252-923-2191 to register. of the Pamlico immense- Day at the county year. Guest Speaker will County Board ly. She has a Courthouse in Bayboro be Senator Norman W. Going Away Party For Lower Neuse of Education, passion for on Monday May 29, Sanderson. Riverkeeper Pamlico music and 2017 at 10:00 AM. Your attendance rep- Oriental’s Going Away/Appreciation County Middle has a beauti- The Pamlico County resents your reverence party for Lower Neuse Riverkeeper School (PCMS) ful singing Veterans Council and and devotion to never Travis Graves will be Wednesday student, voice that the Disabled American Veterans forget the ultimate sacrifice of those 5-17-17 at 5:30 downstairs at The Silos. Travis and his Kirstyn Welch, is sure to will honor those who have given who answered our nation’s call of family are returning to the West Coast in June. Come and Pamlico turn heads all in defense of our country and duty. out and give him a great sendoff! County and garner High School admiration Pamlico Partnership For Children (PPFC) Board Of (PCHS) stu- Pictured (left to right): George Steenson, Rotary when she per- Hundreds Pack Delamar Center For Directors Meeting dent, Mikayla Representative, Kirstyn Welch, and Mikayla forms. Along May 25, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the PPFC office, 702 A Sanders, were Sanders. with her Main Street, Bayboro NC (252) 745-7850. recognized as musical PCC Commencement the Oriental Rotary Students of the talent, Ms. Sanders is also an aca- Summer Kickoff Beach Party Month for their school. Each month, demically gifted young lady who By Sandy Wall, PCC The Oriental Dance Club is sponsoring a Summer this recognition is bestowed upon has taken and excelled in numerous Photography By Aaron Royal Kickoff Dance “Beach Party” on June 8th, 7-10 PM. students who exhibit scholastic AP, Honors, and college courses Members of the largest graduating Everyone is welcome to the dance. It will be held at the achievement, leadership, honesty, while earning an impressive GPA class in recent Pamlico Community Oriental Women’s Club, 1007 Gilgo Rd., Oriental, NC. community service, teamwork, and of 3.9. To make these accomplish- College history accepted their Entry fee is $10/person or $30/person membership for empathy, among other notable char- ments even more awe inspiring is degrees, diplomas, certificates and four remaining dances. BYOB, Setups, ice, and snacks acteristics. the fact that she has a part-time job Continuing Education credentials at When asked to consider a choice at Annabelle’s of New Bern; volun- provided. a joyous ceremony held May 12 at for the Rotary Student of the Month, teered at a recent diaper drive; and is the Ned Everett Delamar Center on many of the wonderful students at very active in numerous PCHS clubs Aging Well Expo 2017 campus. Mother-Daughter Duos Thursday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pamlico PCMS come to mind. This month, and organizations such as Beta Club, however, one in particular stands Art Club, Prom Committee, and Community College. Presented by Pamlico County diplomas, 92 certificates and five out, Kirstyn Welch. This young Spanish Club. To say that Mikayla Senior Services. Aging Well Expo 2017 will feature Continuing Education credentials. informational booths, health screenings, door prizes, lady comes to school every day is an amazing student and a phe- with a positive attitude and a smile nomenal person would be grossly Students who completed the refreshments and lunch. Call 745-3488 for more informa- college’s Certified Nurse Aide tion. that instantly brightens any room understated. I am confident that she enters. She is kind, helpful to she will continue to be successful I program and the High School Equivalency Diploma program also Live Oak Grill Soft Opening her classmates and teachers, and is after graduation this year and I look always willing to participate in the forward to seeing all of her future took part in the event. May 20 - 21. New Expanded Menu Breakfast till 11:30 many activities that take place in the achievements.” Lunch 11:30- 2:30 Open 8:30 am Closing 2:30 pm Please PCC President Dr. Jim Ross pre- seventh grade. She is fearless in all Students are selected for the call (252) 249-0813 to make a tee time. sided over his first commencement endeavors and this is exemplified award based on the Rotary Four- as president, and state Sen. Norman through the tremendous progress Way Test, which has been used Shoe Drive To Raise Money To Purchase Service Dog Sanderson of Pamlico County gave she has made this year both socially around the world since 1943. It Oriental United Methodist Church is collecting wearable the commencement address. and academically. It is for these rea- states, “Of the things we think, say The Delamar Center was full, shoes. This is a fundraiser to help Alexis, age 15 who has sons, and many more, that Kirstyn or do: 1) Is it the TRUTH?, 2) Is it with parents, family members and Type I Diabetes to purchase a Diabetic Alert Serive Dog. was chosen for this month’s Rotary FAIR to all concerned?, 3) Will it Collection box for paired shoes is located at Oriental student. build GOODWILL and BETTER friends turning out to see the event. United Methodist Church. For more information please PCHS principal, Chris Meadows FRIENDSHIPS?, and 4) Will it be This year’s class included some contact Joan Lilley at 249-2690. said this about Mikayla Sanders, BENEFICIAL to all concerned?” notable graduates, including two “Mikayla is an extraordinary young To further commemorate this honor, mother-daughter duos – Angela Mineo Bingo At Minnesott Golf & Country Club lady who is full of life and extreme- the Rotary Club will place a plaque Hamilton and her daughter, Caitlyn Minnesott Golf & Country Club Bingo Night. Wednes- ly talented. I cannot recall a time displaying the name of each recipi- Heine, and Jennifer Swindell and day, MAY 24th. $10 for a pack of 10 Cards go on Sale at when I did not see her smiling. She ent of this prestigious award at each her daughter, Hannah Manning. 5:30 pm. A Salisbury Steak Dinner is available for $8 at has an infectious personality that school. In all, 119 men and women quali- Following the ceremony, a 6 pm and PLAY begins at 6:30 pm. Bingo takes place on exudes positivity that staff of PCHS reception was held in the Johnson the Wednesday of the 3rd week after the last bingo event: fied to graduate from PCC over the Building. June 14th, July 5th and July 26th. Everyone is Welcome! last year. Those students earned a Hope to see You there! combined 177 academic credentials, including 64 associate’s degrees, 16 Save The Date For Mad Hatter Beach Ball Pamlico Partnership for Children will hold The 5th An- nual Mad Hatter- “Beach Ball” on July 22 at 6:00 pm at the PCC Delamar Center. They are currently seeking donors and sponsors for the event. Tickets will go on sale in April. Please call 252-745-7850 for more information. Alzheimer’s Dementia Caregiver Support The annual Health & Wellness Issue of The Pamlico News Are you, or someone you know, caring for a loved on with Alzheimer’s or Dementia? This can be very chal- is coming out on May 24. Contact us for fantastic advertis- lenging, and there is support available. You are invited ing opportunities. (252)249-1555. to the Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Group Meeting at the Pamlico County Senior Center the first and third Monday of the month at 2 p.m. For more infor- PCHS HOSA Chapter Recognized mation call Beth Hardison at 745-7196. The Pamlico County High James Service Award is in memory of Barbara James, 1982-83 HOSA Inc. School (PCHS) Chapter of Board Chairman. Her leadership skills and contributions to HOSA exemplify Oriental Farmers Market Health Occupations Students the caring and compassion of HOSA members. This award seeks to rec- Open every Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Located of America (HOSA) was ognize individual HOSA members who have a commitment to community on Hodges Street in front of Garland Fulchers Seafood. recognized during the May service in health. Students must complete a minimum of 100 hours and the The market features a wide variety of goodies including meeting of the Pamlico more hours, they will receive bronze, silver, and gold pins and letters from locally grown produce, farm fresh eggs, home-baked County Board of Education the President of the United States. The following students received this breads, biscotti, cookies, cakes, pies as well as preserves for their awards received award and will advance to the ILC in June: Seena Bahhur, Lexie Bayliss, and chocolates. during both the District Jenna Bustamante, Emily Foreman, Maria Fritzler, Autumn Gaskill, Laura and the State Leadership Lugo, Camryn Potter, Grace Preston, Chloe Price, Haley Salmons, and New Bern Farmers Market Conferences.