How often to see the doctor PCC’s Medical Routine health checkups are a key part of staying healthy. Older adults may feel like they’re always visiting one doctor or another. But what is an acceptable frequency for doctor appointments? Assisting Program Read about it on Page A8  Article on Page A3 Vol. 53 No.07, 8 Pages The Pamlico News Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Your County News Source Since 1968 www.thepamliconews.com | 50 Cents “The Blue Boy” Florence-Whortonsville Vfd Names Porter Oriental Elementary School Treasure Returns Home... by Dennis Delamar Firefighter Of The Year

Dan“Contemporary Beck Impressionist”

The Village Gallery in Oriental welcomes Dan Beck as its March Artist of the Month. Dan was recognized by the Oil Painters of America 2020 Virtual Juried Salon with the Impressionist Award of Excellence. Dan is also the Gold Medal recip- ient of the 2017 Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Exhibition. In 2016, he received three national awards: Oil Painters of America National Exhibition, American Impressionist Society National Exhibition and Oil Painters of America If you were a student at Oriental Eastern Reginal Exhibition. He is also the Gold Elementary School on Church Street in the 1950s or 1960s, this strik- ing print of ’s “The Blue Boy” framed in gold would At the end of every year the members of the Florence-Whortonsville Volunteer Fire Department likely bring back a fond memory of select a member who they feel has made significant contributions to the organization. This year your childhood in Oriental. First they selected Janet Porter. In this picture the new Chief, Gary Mitchelson ,congratulates Janet on on display in Mrs.Vivian Delamar’s her recent award. classroom, it eventually became the grand prize in a friendly competition for “display rights” among the grades. For the class with the highest atten- dance at the monthly PTA meeting, Hurricane Hardcourt Report they were awarded the privilege of by: Hiram Lupton “Evening Stroll” 12x16 displaying “The Blue Boy” all month. Medal winner of the 2011 Oil The students took great pride in Painters of America National having him hang in the same spot Exhibition. Other awards on the middle panel in the center include eight awards of excel- of the tall windows that ran wall-to- lence with Oil Painters of wall in each room. Students also felt America (four National and the competitive loss when he had to four Regional). He has also leave his spot in their class and go to won two consecutive Raymar another room the morning after the Art Competition Awards PTA meeting. It was an ingenious “Wonder” 12x9 of Excellence, Award of idea concocted by the teachers to Excellence with Salon International, a first place, get the students enthusiastic about a a second place and ten finalists with Boldbrush classic famous painting as something Art competition. Dan has had feature articles of great value to them, while getting in “American Art Collector”, “Southwest Art”, stronger involvement and parental “American Artist”, "Art of the West" “Artists on support for the school. “Please come Art” “Cape Fear Living” magazines and "Art Talk". to PTA tonight so we can win “The His paintings were selected for the covers of Blue Boy!” was often heard in many November 2008 “Southwest Art” and September homes. Lady 'Canes Seniors and Their Families 2011 “Art of the West”. Dan has been invited In its final years, Oriental The Pamlico County High School Basketball On Thursday the to many nationally prominent shows such as Elementary operated using only four teams had an eventful week. On Tuesday eve- teams travelled to “American Art Invitational”, “American Art in classrooms for four combinations ning both Varsity squads had scheduled matchups Beaufort County Miniature” and “Great American Figurative Show”. (1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8) on the ground against conference rival Jones Senior. It was also for varsity games He has also exhibited his works in many successful floor in the building closest to the an evening planned to honor the senior mem- against the Panthers solo and group shows in galleries across the coun- Oriental Methodist Church. With bers of the teams. Although normally both teams of Northside and try. His paintings have found collectors in both the only four teachers, the 7-8 teacher would receive this recognition together in front both squads brought private and corporate world on a national level as also served as principal and the of a packed Hurricane alley, COVID forced the back wins. The men well as from such diverse places as Canada, Japan coach of the 7-8 basketball team. ceremony to be held pregame of each contest. The won 59-24, while and the Middle East. His work is in the perma- The building closest to the Town Lady seniors and their families who were honored the ladies, led by nent collection of the Littleton Historical Museum Hall housed the stage and audito- were Anari Baron, Tea Boomer, DiAnnah Jones, frontcourt players and he has exhibited with the Phippen Museum, Mirachell Maher and Lindsey Potter. Mirachell Maher Prescott, Arizona. rium on the whole second floor. Senior Guard Anari Barron #21 To increase the attendance of PTA Once the women’s game began, Pamlico pretty and DiAnnah Jones, An opening reception will be held from 2-5pm meetings, to get more parents and much had their way with the lady Trojans and led scored a 60-36 victory. Maher had double figures in March 6th., at The Village Gallery, 300 Hodges family members involved, many of 25-3 at the end of the first quarter. After that, the both points and rebounds with 22 and 12, while Jones Street, in Oriental. the meetings featured a play or a evening took a dramatic turn. Between quarters, had a double-double of her own with 19 and 13. About the Artist: performance given by one of the the game officials called all the coaches to center The final matchup Wanderlust was Dan's primary motivation in combination classes. Each class was court for a conference to discuss, you guessed it, of the week, a Friday the decade following his graduation from high expected to take their turn and the COVID. Test results of a Hurricane Junior Varsity home contest with school. Dan took to the road, working jobs that community looked forward to them. member (who was not on the game schedule), had Southside, was post- included ranch hand in Arizona, construction Because families came out in force come back with a positive result and in the interest poned until next week. on the beach of Florida, refinishing furniture in to see their children on stage, most of safety, all further game activity for the evening The Seahawks, who Louisiana and four years in the infantry, including often the class presenting the play was suspended. The next day practice video was have had COVID issues a two year tour in Germany. Wherever he went, won “The Blue Boy,” sometimes by reviewed by Pamlico coaches and administration of their own this sea- Dan filled sketch books and journals for his own a landslide when the head count was and it was determined that there had not been son, requested the post- enjoyment. Then in Colorado after a couple of done by the president of the PTA. enough contact between the JV squad and the two ponement to be on the years in college, he realized the thing that meant When the school closed in the varsity teams to warrant a quarantine of the entire Senior Forward DiAnnah Jones #32 safe side after Pamlico’s most to him was his sketch books. So, he quit his late 1960s, fortunately Glenn C. program and only the Junior Varsity would require early week virus issues. job and college, sold everything he had and decid- Woodard Jr.(1936-2020) salvaged it. Give high marks to the Pamlico coaching staff The men currently sit in second place in the con- ed that commitment to one path was where all the the picture. He took good care of for practicing the COVID protocols required and ference with a 6-2 record while the ladies occu- previous had led him. Dan has studied at the Art it all these years at his home in for limiting the interaction between each of the py their usual position atop the Coastal Plains Student League of Denver, with numerous contem- Georgia. Fond of his own memo- three teams, as well as having video of all the standings with a perfect 7-0 mark. Games (and porary painters and has continuously studied the practice time to review in order to verify this. The hopefully senior night for the men) are scheduled impressionist masters. Continued on Page A03 varsity season would continue at least for now. for this week, but write that in pencil. Continued on Page A02

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Forestry Mulching Dustin Turnage Turnage Line & Property Line Cutting / Acreage Cutting Office: 252-745-4976 Hunting Lane & Recreational Cutting Cell: 252-229-4688 Construction & Trucking Co. Inc. Septic Perk Site & Custom Cutting Applications Fax: 252-745-5240 2373 NC Hwy 304, Bayboro, NC 28515 A2 The Pamlico News – Wednesday FEBRUARY 17, 2021 Community Black History Month: Black Women in History Audre Lorde – poet and author of the 1973 collection, From a Land Where Other Peo- ple Live, nominated for a National Book Award. She wrote about the struggles of wom- OBITUARIES en, Black people, and the LGBTQ community. William “Bill” H. Carawan, Joe, of Middleburg, FL, and Dodie Boyles and Jr., 85, of Lillington, NC, for- husband, Joe, of Fuquay-Varina; brother, Bobby merly of Grantsboro, passed Carawan and wife, Judy, of Grantsboro; 11 grand- away Tuesday, February 9, children, Brandon, Brittany, Derald, Jessi, Parker, 2021, at Universal Healthcare Christina, Patrick, Alec, Cooper, Noah, and Marlo; Shirley Chisholm – the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968, served for 14 in Lillington. and five great grandchildren. years advocating for early education and child welfare policies, and eventually ran for He is a member of Rock of A private graveside service with military honors president in 1972. She was one of the founding members of the Congressional Black Zion OFWB Church. Bill re- will be held at a later date at Celestial Memorial Caucus in 1971, as well as the Congressional Women's Caucus in 1977. tired from the U.S. Airforce Gardens. and MCAS-Cherry Point Civil Service. In lieu of flowers the family suggested memori- He was preceded in death by his parents, William al contributions be made to Rock of Zion OFWB Sr. & Mary Carawan and his son, Timmy Carawan. Church, PO Box 381, Grantsboro, NC 28529. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Della P. Carawan; son, Derek Carawan & wife, Ellen, of Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Crema- Raleigh; daughters, Kim Ferguson and husband, tions, Alliance. This Week in History • February 17th – 1933, The first issue of “Newsweek” was published. Minnesott Beach - Sue Riddick Slaymaker, aka are not going to color your hair red. You are go- Granny Sue, 81 of Minnesott Beach passed away ing to college.” In her young and adult life Granny • February 18th – 1927, “The Old North State” was officially adopted as the state song of suddenly on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. attended many Riddick Reunions held throughout North Carolina. I personally like “Carolina In My Mind” by James Taylor. NC where she would see her aunts, uncles, and • February 19th – 1878, Thomas Edison patented a music player (the phonograph). Mom was preceded in death cousins. Granny liked to cook, dance, bowl, play by her late husband, George board and card games and put puzzles together • February 20th – 1948, North Carolina based Piedmont Airlines had their first passenger Stern Slaymaker and her par- with the grand kids. As an avid golfer she enjoyed flight, Wilmington to Cincinnati. ents, Richard Henry Riddick playing golf with all her friends at the Minnesott • February 21st – 2018, Billy Graham died at the age of 99. and Mary Lydia Riddick of Al- Beach Country Club and with friends in Myrtle liance, along with her daugh- Beach. Granny loved to sit on her back deck and • February 22nd – 1959, The first Daytona 500 auto race was run, won by Lee Petty in a ter, Mary Evelyn Avery, and a wave to the golfers she knew as they walked by. photo finish. grandson, Garrett Hayes Av- That back deck has told and heard a lot of stories. ery. Mom is survived by her She enjoyed her Happy Hour wine with friends on • February 23rd – 1945, The United States Marines raised the flag on Mount Suribachi son, Mark Avery and wife, Carol Avery, of New Or- that back deck. She enjoyed going to Cancun, during the battle for Iwo Jima in World War II. leans along with her loving grandchildren, Harris, traveling on cruise ships, going to the Blue Ridge Travis, and Maddie Avery. Mom is also survived by Mountains, going to Mardi Gras and St. Patrick Birthdays This Week her son, Mack Avery and wife, Susan Avery, of Ori- Day parades in New Orleans, going to New Jersey February 17th – 1963, Michael Jordan, basketball player ental along with her loving granddaughter, Nicole and going to the farm in Mississippi. Granny loved February 18th – 1957, Vanna White, letter turner Avery. Mom is also survived by one brother, Rich- oyster roasts, pig pickings, and cookouts with rel- ard Henry Riddick, II and his wife, Sadie Murphy atives and friends. Granny was a member of the February 19th – 1940, Smokey Robinson, singer Riddick, of Merritt, NC and one sister, Lillie Riddick Pamlico County Shrine Club Shrinettes. She was Reilly and her husband, Joe Reilly, of Morehead actively employed with Mariner Realty as a real es- February 20th – 1967, Kurt Cobain, singer, composer, guitarist City, NC. Additionally, mom is survived by her four tate agent up to the time of her death. February 21st – 1955, Kelsey Grammer, actor stepdaughters, Hollie Slaymaker Madamba and husband, Dave, of Linwood, NJ, Linda Slaymaker Mom enjoyed her life to the fullest. She was the February 22nd – 1732, The 1st President of The United States, George Washington of Linwood, NJ, Sandy Jenkins of Old Fort, NC, glue that held the family together, the Matriarch. February 23rd – 1940, Peter Fonda, actor and Valerie Ireland and husband, Ken, of Absec- She was full of energy and her laughing is some- on, NJ. Mom is survived by 10 grandchildren, 8 thing we will all miss. She loved us all, but she great grandchildren and many cousins, nieces, really loved those grand kids! Over the past few and nephews. years, she would always tell me “remember the good times and the memories.” As if she was pre- Granny Sue was born in New Bern, NC. She grad- paring me. I know she would tell all of us “move uated from college with a Social Workers degree on, enjoy your life and have fun!” from Troy State in Alabama. She was very active Mark 11:22 “Have faith in God.” throughout her life. She moved around with her parent’s and eventually in 1948 the Riddick fami- Mom’s memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. ly moved in with her grandfather, Malachi Watson on Saturday, February 20th, at Bryant Funeral Hooker, aka Daddy Mack in Alliance. As a teenag- Home Chapel in Alliance with the Rev. Rex Horne er Granny showed calves at the State Fair in Ra- officiating. Visitation prior to the service will begin leigh. During her late teens she liked to go out to at 10:00 a.m. the “Minnesott Beach Pavilion” (that is no longer there). On Wednesday nights at the Pavilion, they There will be a graveside service immediately after bowled and on Saturday nights you could find them the memorial service to commence at the Green- there doing the “Carolina Shag.” Some weekends leaf Memorial Park in Trent Woods. The family will you would find her at the Dawson’s Creek sand- receive relatives and friends immediately following bar (that is no longer there) where she did some the graveside service at a reception at the Pamlico crabbing, water skiing, boating and watched peo- County Shrine Club. ple jump off the bridge. Granny went to Pamlico County High School, where she became a stand- The family suggested making memorial contribu- out All-State guard in basketball. After her success tions to the Sudan Shrine Temple in care of the The Village Gallery in Oriental  Continued from Page A01 as a High School basketball player Granny was in- Shrinettes, P.O. Box 12829, New Bern, NC 28561. Equally adept at figurative, still-life and landscape, Dan is an experimenter by nature, as well as vited to play basketball with the All-American Red being firmly rooted in the tradition of Impressionism. His love of nature and a deep respect for the Heads professional basketball team. Her father Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Crema- tradition of art serve as both guide and inspiration to his goal of "making a contribution" to the remarked; “You are not going to Raleigh and you tions, Alliance. world of painting. Dan's paintings evoke a timelessness and dignity that are the underlying themes in whatever he paints. "Painting is a balancing act between opposite ideas - direct observation and instinct, control and spontaneity, even between the literal and the symbolic. It seems to me that although a painter is deeply involved with his own private investigation, his real aim is to commu- Pamlico County Fishes and Loaves nicate something to the viewer that resonates on a uniquely personal level." Dan now lives in Wilmington, North Carolina with his wife and two daughters Outreach Food Pantry (PCFLO) will be sponsoring it’s monthly mobile food truck on the first Wednesday of each month at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church parking lot at 1149 White Farm Hope Clinic’s New Beginnings Road, Oriental. Anyone residing in Pamlico County needing food assistance is welcome. Recovery support group meetings open to anyone in recovery. Using principals from NA, AA, The only requirement is a valid ID showing residence in Pamlico County. Lineup begins and Smart Recovery is hosted by Hope Clinic’s New Beginnings program. Meetings occur at 9am. All are welcome. every evening at 7pm, except for Saturday. Most meetings are online and 2 are in-person at this time. There are no requirements to attend and meetings are free. For more information, please call Caitlin at (252) 745-5760 or email her at [email protected]

Quick Reference If you want to drink, thats your business… Emergency: Dial 911 for police, sheriff, fire Pamlico County Departments If you want to stop drinking, that’s ours. departments, rescue squads, ambulance Board of Elections: 745-4821 Animal Poison Control Center: 1-888-426-4435 County Manager: 745-3133 Carteret General Hospital: 808-6000 Emergency Management: 745-4131 Alcoholics Anonymous: New Bern Hotline (252) 633-3716 Coastal Carolina Regional Airport: 638-8591 Health Dept.: 745-5111 Recycling Center: 745-3283 Meetings in Pamlico County: Emergency Pet Care: 444-1399 Senior Services: 745-7196 Sheriff’s Dept. (non-emergency) – 745-3101 Friday 8pm - Grantsboro Friday night group is temporarily meeting behind Brantley’s Highway Patrol: 1-800-441-6127 Social Services: 745-4086 Village Restaurant in Oriental, NC Medical Assistance – Tax Collector: 745-4125 CarolinaEast Medical Center: 633-8111 Tuesday 8pm - Oriental Tuesday night group - Free Will Baptist Church off Ragan Rd. Water Dept.: 745-5453 Nova Urgent Care: 745-7440 Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222 (2nd brick building on left) US Coast Guard (Hobucken): 745-3131 Sunday 7pm – St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Church St. in Oriental (2nd brick church on left) clubs and organizations events... [email protected] The Pamlico News Publisher: Sandy Winfrey YOU Office Manager: Katherine Winfrey / Jeannine Russo NEED IT. Editor: Sandy Winfrey Production: J.P. Miller WE GOT IT. Photographer Reporter: Hiram Lupton A recap of last night’s game. Advertising: Mary Frances Taylor A listing of this weekend’s open houses. A review of the latest sports Distribution: Neal McCraw events. A listing of area job openings. We place ethical and professional principles of journalism Whatever information you’re seeking, at the center of everything we do in the production of the The Pamlico News. you can find it in The Pamlico News. Press Releases, Events, News: [email protected] Call 249-1555 today to Advertising: [email protected] start your subscription. Billing Inquiries: [email protected] USPS 782-460 Published 51 times a year The Pamlico News 800 Broad St., Oriental, NC 28571 800 Broad Street • 249-1555 www.thepamliconews.com (252) 249-1555 (252) 249 0857, fax www.thepamliconews.com Wednesday FEBRUARY 17, 2021 – The Pamlico News A3

Pamlico Community College PCC’s Medical Assisting program prepares Land/Home Sales graduates to meet growing health care needs Property Management By Sandy Wall Appraisals Development Agent of the Week Allen Propst Broker-In-Charge Here’s what one of Allen’s customers had to say... Allen Propst handled the sale of our condo in a courteous and profes- sional manner. He is definitely in tune with the real estate market in Pamlico County. If you have questions regarding the sale of your proper- ty, he is very approachable, and always willing to discuss your concerns. Within a week of an offer being made we had a check in our hands. John & Dawn, Oriental

Pamlico Community College Medical Assisting Instructor Tina Hardison, standing at right, uses a smartboard to show the anatomy of the human skull. Hardison is a 2015 graduate of the program. Contributed photo The market demand for health care professionals already was Job opportunities are numerous, with employment of medical BAYBORO – A nice commercial office building in the heart of strong, even before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. assistants nationally projected to grow “much faster than the Bayboro and next to the Post Office. Three large offices and one Pamlico Community College’s Medical Assisting program is average of all occupations” between now and 2029 as the health smaller one. Large reception area. A must see if you are looking designed to meet the ever-growing need for front-line health care care sector expands to meet the needs of a growing and aging for a commercial building or if you are interested in turning this into a home. Zoned commercial or family housing. workers by preparing men and women to be multi-skilled health population, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. OFFERED AT $110,000 care pros who are qualified to perform administrative, clinical PCC’s program coursework, which includes anatomy & phys- and laboratory procedures in a variety of health care settings. iology, medical terminology and other classes, is rigorous, but “Health care is a growing segment of our region’s economy, PCC’s small class size and caring faculty help to make it manage- and the demand for medical assistants is continually on the able. The program also includes hands-on learning opportunities rise in primary care facilities,” said PCC President Dr. Jim Ross. and clinical work off campus. “Pamlico Community College is working to meet that need. “If you have a love for the medical field and the desire to make Graduates of our college’s Medical Assisting program have gone a difference in the lives of others, becoming a medical assistant on to rewarding careers helping residents of our community. We is the perfect career for you,” PCC Medical Assisting Instructor are very proud of our program and the positive impact it has had Tina Hardison, a 2015 program graduate, said in a previous on Pamlico County and Eastern North Carolina.” interview. “The joys that I personally experienced practicing as a The Medical Assisting program, which is headquartered at medical assistant coming to the aid of others has been extremely the college’s Grantsboro campus, offers a two-year Associate of rewarding and life altering.” ARAPAHOE – A great starter home. This 3BR/2BA home is Applied Science degree option and a three-semester Diploma For more information about PCC’s Medical Assisting program, sold ‘’AS IS’’. There is a garage and two detached storage and option. please contact Hardison at 252-249-1851, ext. 3044, or thardi- workshop- perfect for an artisan and the workshop would make Upon successful completion of the program, students are [email protected]. the perfect ‘’man cave’’. Just a short walk to Minnesott Golf & Country Club. eligible to take the CMA (AAMA) exam to become nationally OFFERED AT $189,000 certified in the field. This certification is essential for medical Sandy Wall can be reached at 252-249-1851, ext. 3010, or assistants seeking employment. [email protected]. “The Blue Boy” Continued from page A1

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Dan M. Roberts • A long-term perspective is essential. Volatility portfolio. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification can’t guaran- in the financial markets is nothing new, but, even so, tee profits or prevent all losses.) 2020 was one for the books. Of course, the COVID-19 outbreak • The market looks ahead. The pandemic-driven market plunge was the driving force behind most of the wild price swings. Soon may have been stunning, but it made a kind of intrinsic sense – after after the pandemic’s effects were first felt, the S&P 500, a common all, the sudden arrival of a pandemic that threatened lives, closed index of U.S. large-cap stocks, fell 34% but gained 67% by the end businesses and cost millions of jobs doesn’t sound like a positive of the year. Consequently, investors who stuck with their invest- event for the financial markets. But the strong rally that followed ment portfolios and kept their eyes on their long-term goals, rath- the initial drop and continued into 2021 has surprised many peo- er than on shocking headlines, ended up doing well. And while ple. After all, the pandemic’s effects were felt throughout the rest of 2020 was obviously an unusual year, the long-term approach will 2020, and are still being felt now, so why did stock prices rise? The always be valuable to investors. answer is pretty straightforward: The financial markets always look ® • Investment opportunities are always available. The pandem- ahead, not behind. And for a variety of reasons – including wide- Dan Roberts IV, AAMS edwardjones.com ic drove down the prices of many stocks – but it didn’t necessarily spread vaccinations, anticipated economic stimulus measures from Financial Advisor Member SIPC 301 South Front Street harm the long-term fundamentals of these companies. In other Congress and the Biden administration, and the Federal Reserve’s Building 1, Suite A words, they may still have had strong management, still produced continued steps to keep interest rates low – the markets are antic- New Bern, NC 28560 desirable products and services, and still had good prospects for ipating much stronger economic growth, possibly starting in the 252-633-5263 growth. In short, they may still have been good investment oppor- second half of 2021. tunities – and when their prices were depressed, they may also All of us are probably glad to have 2020 behind us. Yet, the year have been “bargains” for smart investors. And this is the case with taught us some investment lessons that we can put to work in 2021 – virtually any market downturn – some high-quality stocks will be and beyond. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your available at favorable prices. local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC Delamar & Delamar, PLLC Attorneys at law Sara Delamar Residential, Commercial Real Estate Small business incorporation, set-up Secure Your Load for Litter Free Roads Estate Planning Daniel Simpson, County Extension Director, Agriculture Agent “Secure Your Load for Litter Free Roads” is the new slogan for the Pamlico County litter awareness campaign. Litter Christopher S. Williams is becoming an increasingly common sight along the highways in Pamlico County. Litter creates not only an eyesore within our community, but adds to potential road hazards, undermines economic development, and threatens the Criminal Defense natural environment. Traffic Citations One of the most common sources of litter along our roadways is unsecured trash blown from vehicles. While there Domestic Law are offenders who intentionally dispose of their trash through illegal littering, many motorists may be unknowingly Estate Administration contributing to this problem. Under North Carolina state law, it is illegal to haul improperly secured loads, and inten- tional and unintentional littering both carry fines and penalties. To help reduce this issue, motorists need to properly secure their loads using tarps, cargo nets, or tie downs to prevent debris from leaving vehicles. Placing lighter items on 408 Main Street • Bayboro the bottom with heavier items on top may also help. 252-745-3222 • Fax 252-745-7477 To help combat the issue of litter, Pamlico County is planning several litter awareness projects during 2021. The first of these activities M-F 8:30am to 5:00pm will be the “Secure Your Load” campaign to educate citizens on the importance of reducing unintentional littering by properly securing your load on your vehicle. To help facilitate this effort, citizens will notice new signage near the entrance of the Pamlico County Transfer Station (3192 NC 306 North, Grantsboro, NC 28529) and near the recycling convenience centers. Pamlico County is also planning a tarp distribution event on March 6 and April 3, 2021, from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Pamlico County Transfer Station for those motorists who need a tarp to help cover their load. If you have questions about STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA this event, you can contact Garry Cooper at 252-745-2094, [email protected] or Daniel UTILITIES COMMISSION Simpson at 252-745-4121, [email protected]. RALEIGH Pamlico County is also planning a Clean Sweep event for April 24, 2021, for volunteers who would like to help collect litter along our roadways or other public areas. Pamlico County will provide safety DOCKET NO. E-100, SUB 165 vests, gloves, trash bags, and extended reach grabbers to aid volunteers. Pamlico County will also help BEFORE THE NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION coordinate with these volunteers to dispose of collected litter. If you are interested in volunteering for this event or would like to learn more, please contact Garry Cooper at 252-745-2094, garry.cooper@ In the Matter of ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON pamlicocounty.org or Daniel Simpson at 252-745-4121, [email protected]. 2020 Biennial Integrated Resource Plan ) 2020 BIENNIAL IRP REPORTS AND Littering costs North Carolina millions of dollars each year and the problem can only be solved if Reports and Related 2020 REPS ) RELATED 2020 REPS COMPLIANCE Compliance Plans ) PLANS citizens take an active role in addressing the issue. Let us all do our part, secure our loads, and support our community. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the North Carolina Utilities Commission (Commission) has scheduled a public hearing in conjunction with the Commission’s review and evalu- ation of integrated resource planning (IRP) in North Carolina. The purpose of the review and evaluation is to ensure that each regulated electric utility operating in North Carolina is developing reliable projections of the long-range demands for electricity in its service area and is developing a combination of reliable resource options for meeting the anticipat- ed demands in a cost-effective manner. IRP is intended to identify those electric resource options which can be obtained at least cost to ratepayers in North Carolina consistent with adequate, reliable electric service. IRP considers conservation, efficiency, load management and other demand-side program alternatives in the selection of resource options. Commis- sion Rule R8-60 requires that each of the electric utilities furnish the Commission with a biennial report in even-numbered years that contains the specific information set out in that Commission Rule. In odd-numbered years, each of the electric utilities must file an update report updating its most recently filed biennial report. In addition, regulated electric utilities are required to include their plans for meeting customer electric needs via renewable energy resources and energy efficiency programs by submitting a Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard compliance plan (REPS compliance plan) as part of the IRP filing. During the public hearing to be held in this docket, the Commission will receive testimony from nonexpert public witnesses with respect to the most current IRP reports and REPS compliance plans filed in 2020 by Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; and Virginia Electric and Power Company, d/b/a Dominion Energy North Carolina. Public witness testimony will be received in accordance with Commission Rule R1-21(g). A night hearing for the convenience of public witnesses and solely for the purpose of taking nonexpert public witness testimony shall be held by the Commission on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The hearing shall be conducted remotely via Webex. A link to view the hearing will be available at www.ncuc.net. Persons desiring to present testimony for the record must register in advance of the hearing, no later than 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2021 by contacting the Public Staff via email at [email protected] or by calling 866-380-9816. Testimony will be limit- ed to five minutes per individual. Only individuals registered with the Public Staff by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, Holton's Dockside Seafood/Joe Himbry 2021, will be allowed to testify at the hearing. Anyone wishing to review the 2020 IRP reports and REPS compliance plans filed by the Waterfront Park - Bayboro utilities may do so at the Commission’s website, www.ncuc.net, by selecting the Docket tab top photo courtesy of Beverly Holton and entering Docket No. E-100 Sub 165. Upon request, the Chief Clerk will place copies of the IRPs, compliance plans and any other documents filed in this proceeding in central- ly-located public libraries where they may be copied without prohibition. Such a request may be made by writing to the Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4300, and providing the name and address of the library to which the information is to be mailed. Persons desiring to send written statements to inform the Commission of their positions in the matter shall address their statements to Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commis- sion, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4300 The Public Staff is authorized by statute to represent consumers in proceedings before the Commission. Written statements to the Public Staff should include any information that the writers wish to be considered by the Public Staff in its investigation of the matter. Such statements should be addressed to Mr. Christopher J. Ayers, Executive Director, Public Staff – North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4300 The Attorney General is also authorized by statute to represent the using and consuming public in proceedings before the Commission. Statements to the Attorney General should be addressed to The Honorable Josh Stein, Attorney General, 9001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-9001. Written statements may be emailed to [email protected].

ISSUED BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION. This the 2nd day of February, 2021. NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION Kimberley A. Campbell, Chief Clerk Wednesday FEBRUARY 17, 2021 – The Pamlico News A5 Classifieds Legals

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Publish February 3, 10,17 AND firms and corporations indebted to Grantsboro, Pamlico County, North 24TH 2021. the said estate will please make Carolina, the undersigned does All persons, firms and corporations immediate payment to the under- hereby notify all persons, firms and signed. corporations having claims against having claims against the Estate of NORTH CAROLINA IN THE the estate of said decedent to ROGER ELLIOT HAMMER, JR., GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE This 10th day of February 2021 exhibit them to the undersigned at Deceased, of Pamlico County, N.C., PAMLICO COUNTY SUPERIOR 8598 Neuse Road, Grantsboro, NC, are notified to present the same to COURT DIVISION Barbara Bell Boyd on or before the 24th day of May the Personal Representative listed NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1628 NC Highway 306S 2021, or this notice will be pleaded below on or before May 3, 2021, or AND DEBTORS Grantsboro, NC 28529 in bar of their recovery. All persons, this Notice will be pleaded in bar OF ALICE DILDA firms and corporations indebted to Publish: February 10th, 17th, 24th the said estate will please make of recovery. All debtors of the said File No.: 21 E 25 and March 3rd, 2021 immediate payment to the under- Estate are asked to make imme- signed. diate payment. This 3rd day of All persons, firms and corporations HOLLOWELL & HOLLOWELL February, 2021. having claims against ALICE DILDA P.O. Box 218 This 17th day of February 2021 deceased, are notified to exhibit Bayboro, NC 28515 LESLIE M. HAMMER them to STEVEN J. KEESECKER, (252)-745-5115 James O. Banks Executor Executor of the Estate, on or before 8598 Neuse Road NORTH CAROLINA IN THE Grantsboro, NC 28529 c/o GREGORY T. PEACOCK May 11, 2021 at the address list- GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE Ward and Smith, P.A. ed below or be barred from their PAMLICO COUNTY SUPERIOR Publish: February 17, 24 March 3, Attorneys at Law recovery. Debtors of the decedent COURT DIVISION 10th, 2021 1001 College Court (28562) are asked to make immediate pay- NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND Post Office Box 867 ment to the above-names Executor. DEBTORS HOLLOWELL & HOLLOWELL New Bern, NC 28563-0867 OF DAVID WILLIAM REA P.O. Box 218 This 10TH day of February ,2021. File No.: 21 E 24 Bayboro, NC 28515 (252)-745-5115 NORTH CAROLINA IN THE ESTATE OF ALICE DILDA All persons, firms and corpora- GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE STEVEN J. KEESECKER tions having claims against DAVD NORTH CAROLINA PAMLICO PAMLICO COUNTY 1565 NC 306 N WILLIAM REA deceased, are noti- COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GRANTSBORO, NC 28529 fied to exhibit them to ANGELA B. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND REA, Executor of the Estate, on or DEBTORS OF RALPH MAHONEY Publish February 10, 17 ,24TH before May 11, 2021 at the address All persons, firms and corporations HARRIS, III March 3, 2021. listed below or be barred from their having claims against the Estate of recovery. Debtors of the decedent Giva Dudley Mayo, deceased, of File No.: 21 E 16 are asked to make immediate pay- Pamlico County, N.C., are notified Pamlico Tree Care, LLC NORTH CAROLINA IN THE ment to the above-names Executor. to present the same to the personal GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE Servicing New Bern & Surrounding Counties All persons, firms and corpora- representative listed below on or PAMLICO COUNTY Owner Jonathan Mitchell tions having claims against RALPH This 10TH day of February ,2021. before May 17, 2021, or this notice SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION will be pleaded in bar of recovery. MAHONEY HARRIS, III deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND ANGELA B. REA All debtors of the said estate are are notified to exhibit them to JULIA DEBTORS OF CHESTER 123 HARDISON DRIVE asked to make immediate payment. H. MCDONALD, Executor of the GARLAND BOYD ARAPAHOE, NC 28510 Estate, on or before May 4, 2021 This 17th day of February, 2021. Having qualified as Executor of the at the address listed below or be Publish February 10,17 ,24TH Frances Taylor Hollowell, Executor Estate of Chester Garland Boyd, barred from their recovery. Debtors March 3, 2021. of the Estate of Giva Dudley Mayo, late of Grantsboro, Pamlico County, of the decedent are asked to make deceased, C/O North Carolina, the undersigned NORTH CAROLINA IN THE Pat Leigh Pittman, attorney for immediate payment to the above- does hereby notify all persons, GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE Dunn, Pittman, Skinner & Cushman, names Executor. firms and corporations having PAMLICO COUNTY SUPERIOR PLLC claims against the estate of said COURT DIVISION P. O. Drawer 1389 New Omme 90’ Tracklift Brush & Branch Chipping This 3rd day of February ,2021. decedent to exhibit them to the NOTICE TO CREDITORS New Bern, NC 28563 Access through a 4’ wide gate undersigned at 1628 NC Highway Cabling & Crown Reduction JULIA H. MCDONALD AND DEBTORS 306 South, Grantsboro, NC 28529, Complete Tree Removal Tree Pruning & Shaping 76 BEACH RD OF RAMONA I. WILLIS Run dates: February 17, 24, March on or before the 17th day of May, Stump Grinding ARAPAHOE, NC 28510 3 and 10, 2021 2021, or this notice will be pleaded Having qualified as Executor of the in bar of their recovery. All persons, Fully Insured with Liability and Workmen’s Comp Estate of Ramona I. Willis, late of 252-745-7232/252-671-7563 [email protected] www.pamlicotreecare.com INCIDENTS PROPERTY TRANSFERS Feb. 4, NC Hwy 55, New Bern, injury Feb. 9, Cowell Loop Rd., Bayboro, Feb. 8, Two Tracts, Address: 1872 Feb. 9, Buccaneer Bay Section Three to real property death investigation Lynchs Beach Loop Road, Bayboro, Lot: 77, PCA 16-2, Pirate Bay Piers Feb. 4, NC Hwy 304 Bayboro, intox- Feb. 9, Whitehall Rd., Arapahoe, as- PIN: J041-19; Commissioner’s Boat Slip 8; PCA 18-5 from Fred E. icated and disruptive, resist/delay/ sist citizen Deed; 20CVD8 from Richard J. Ka- Wiseman, Joyce Njeri Wiseman to obstruct police officer nia/Comr, County of Pamlico, Zar- Salvatore M. Incardona, $370 Feb. 9, Dolphin Rd., assist EMS nest Wright, Et. Al., Zarnest Wright Feb. 4 Main St., Bayboro, unautho- Feb. 10, 1.471 AC; N/S NC Hwy Feb. 9, NC Hwy 55, New Bern, injury to Puryear and Gowing Investments, 304; PCA 140-16, PIN: I041-15; rized use of a MV/Car without con- to personal property, hit/run acci- LLC, $18 sent of owner 20CVD24; Commissioner’s Deed dent - fail stop property damage Feb. 8, Neuse River Heights, Lot: from Richard J. Kania/Comr, County Feb. 5, N. Third St., Bayboro, pos- Feb. 10, Mack Scott Ave., 111, map in DB 45/354; map in DB of Pamlico R and A Developments,, sess controlled substance prison/jail Grantsboro, second degree trespass 591/94 from Sheri J. Rettew to Kar- LLC Et. Al., R and A Developments, premises en Theresa Lechner, $114 LLC to Chester Scott, $16 You keep a busy schedule; you deserve to Feb. 10, Pamlico County, Bayboro, come home to a clean, neat house. Count Feb. 5, N. Third St., Bayboro, assault child custody order violation Feb. 8, Neuse Heights Lot: 26, NW/S Feb. 10, 1.36 AC; Tract 2, DB on us to provide reliable, trustworthy and on government official Neuse Drive; map in DB 236/90; 106/344; NC Hwy 306 from Barbara thorough cleaning service, personalized to Feb. 10, Main St., Bayboro, commu- map in DB 141/274 from Jocelyn D. Collier to Robert Steven Collier, suit your needs and your budget. Feb. 6, Olympia Rd., New Bern, inju- nicating threats S. Inger/TR, J.S. Inger/TR, Nancy Barbara D. Collier, $0 Experienced cleaners to meet all your needs. ry to real property Feb. 10, Holiday Lane, Oriental, Hurley Inter Revocable Trust, Nancy Feb. 6, Peele Dr., Minnesott Beach, Feb. 10, Oriental Plantation Lot: Specializing in Residential Cleaning drunkenness Hurley Inter to Andrew Cox, Tammy family offenses - nonviolent (run- 104, Section I; PCA 76/3-5 from Lisa Cox, $437 and Boat Interior Detailing away juvenile) Feb. 10, Main St., Alliance, gambling Smart Anderson to Lindsey’s Creek, {No job too big or too small} equipment violations Feb. 8, Pecan Grove Marina Three LLC, $7 Feb. 7, Don Lee Rd., Arapahoe, ag- Tracts from Cox Family Properties, Schedule your house cleaned for the HOLIDAYS! gravated assault Feb. 11, Country Club Dr., Minnesott Feb. 10, Pecan Grove Marina Three Weekly • Biweekly • Monthly Services Beach, assault by pointing gun LLC to John C. Clay, Lillie C. Clay, Tracts from Patricia Kuehn to Dennis Feb. 8, Halls Creek Rd., New Bern, $30 J. Marlin, Lisa Marlin, $19 {Gift Certificates Available} unauthorized uses of MV/Car with- Feb. 11, NC Hwy 55, Stonewall, Feb. 9, Moore’s Creek Lot: 15 Phase out consent of owner destruction/damage/vandalism of Feb. 10, Arlington Place Mill Creek property II; PCA 82-2 from Anthony D. Short, Lot: 9, Phase I; PCA 172/2-13, Deed Beth R. Short to Michael J. Gilvary, of Correction; see instrument from Lisa A. Gilvary, $585 Call or email for a free estimate! Laurel Creek Properties, LLC to Katherine Blount: 252-617-0534 Feb. 9, Ireland Road; DB 648/47; Coastal Heritage Construction and Derek Bennett: 252-514-8192 INSPECTIONS metes and bounds from Christo- Realty, LLC, $0 [email protected] pher B. Broughton to Christopher B. Feb. 10, Oriental Harbor Village Ma- Jan. 26, Howard Best, Grantsboro, Feb. 2,Francis Murphy, Oriental, Broughton, $0 rina Boat Slip 17, Dock A; Condo mechanical, $40; Isabel Keppner, repairs, $176; Johnathan Lancaster, Feb. 9, Cabin Creek Seven Tracts Book 1/78A-79; CB 1/101-102, CB Oriental, replacing deck, $103.48, Grantsboro, NR, $1,334.02; MIles rom Derek E. Spain, Amber Cara- 1/104-105 from Katherine F. Stokes William Reid, Oriental, plumbing, Shorey, IV, Oriental, $373; Daniel way Spain to Allen D. Ohrmundt, Jr., to John Paul Laskowsky, Janet Ann $40 Walker, Oriental, electrical, $40 Tammy S. Ohrmundt, $617 Monak, $36 Jan. 27, Larry Escude, Oriental, Feb. 3, Pamlico County, Bayboro, Feb. 9, S/S Brig Point Road, NCSR Feb. 10, 1.34 AC; Blackwell Point; FOR SALE mechanical, $40; Sean Ostmann, electrical/generator, NC; Joanne 1110; metes and bounds from Albert metes and bounds from Kenneth Minnesott Beach, CAMA, $85; Ulvog, Oriental, electrical, $40; Roy E. Martin, Jr. to David R. Hill, $32 R. Embree, Barbara Bounds Em- Francis Ostmann, Minnesott Beach, Brinson, Grantsboro, garage, build- Feb. 9, South of Chinchilla Drive, bree, Michael F. Bounds, Norva M. CAMA, $185.40; Lucas Yanchok, ing/electrical, $339.20; Lavoris Bell, Bayboro; metes and bounds, Quit- Bounds to James L. Cornette, Ellen Grantsboro, mechanical, $40 Alliance, mechanical, $40; John claim Deed from Engar B. Tripp to F. Cornette, $1,220 Jan. 28, William Ponton, Arapahoe, Marsh, New Bern, mechanical, $40; Johnnie R. Tripp, $0 Linda Eubanks, Reelsboro, electri- renovation, $130 Feb. 9, Pecan Grove Marina Three “Better to remain silent and be cal, $40 thought a fool than to speak out and Tracts from Cox Family Properties, Jan. 29, Martin Vanderburg, remove all doubt.” Minnesott Beach, garage, $646.20; Feb. 4, Al Broome, New Bern, LLC to Daniel John Solie, Diana Nel- – Abraham Lincoln Merritt - Large Double-Wide home gas line, $40; Timothy Newhouse, son Solie, $44 on Moore's Creek. Sit on the over- Perry Hale, Arapahoe, mechanical, sized deck or in the screen porch $40 Oriental, plumbing, $40 or launch your canoe or kayak Feb. 1, Cowells Cleaners, Feb. 5, Chris & Carol Way, in your own backyard. This home Arapahoe, NR, $1,148.58; Pamlico has been well cared for and is Bayboro, plumbing, $40; Stanley the perfect weekend getaway or Jones, Bayboro, deck, $50.08; County (Triangle Fire), Bayboro, retirement home. Deb O’Neal, Oriental, addition, alterations, $0 $189,900 $288.04; Darrell & Sharon Foster, Grantsboro, mechanical, $144.16; “The only mystery in life is why the Lori Hammond, Alliance, mechan- kamikaze pilots wore helmets.” – Al McGuire ical, $40 T.O.P.P. 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CROSSWORD AROUND THE COUNTY Goose Creek Island Annette Jones, 55 Plus Club Correspondent Things are still pretty quiet on the island and Happy Anniversary to O.B. & Dean Howerin who celebrated Mesic. Most everyone is staying home and follow- their 50th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day with family. ing rules when they do have to go out. We have not Congratulations! heard of any new names to add to the prayer list, Rhonda Mayo and Kathy Tyndall attended a baby show- which is a good thing! However, please remember er honoring Trent & Ashley Prescott of Stonewall held at all of us seniors who have "conditions" and make the Shrine Club in Grantsboro. The event was hosted by numerous trips to see our doctors. If we woke up in the morning family and friends. The couple received many lovely and and felt good, we'd wonder what was wrong! useful gifts. A baby girl is expected in April. Congratulations Praise offerings: Richard Henries (still in hospital but is doing Prescott family! much better) and Julius Flowers who have been in the hospital Gary & Rhonda Mayo, Amber Mayo & boyfriend Chris are both improving. Grady and Holly Ireland & boyfriend Michael Henries dined at Happy Birthday: Roy Howard Lupton, and Rosie Bateman the "Love Bird Special" Valentine Dinner at Mayo's Restaurant Willis February - 18, Leland Tetterton February - 19, Cynthia Saturday night! Everyone enjoyed the delicious meal and Midgett Robey, Cynthia Midgett, Ryan Gillikin and Douglas romantic theme of the evening! Randall Jones February - 20, Alex Brothers and Foster Watts I was delighted to receive a visit from Chris & Amber on February - 21, Jared Rowland, Gloria Carawan Guzman, and Valentine's Day. They brought a bouquet of beautiful flowers, Sarah Jones February - 22, Asher Sparr Henries, Lisa Ross Bain lots of candy and other goodies! Most of all, I enjoyed the nice and Deborah Hicklin Jones February - 23, Christina Rhoden long visit! Hope everyone had a lovely Valentine's Day! Godwin, Sydney Anderson Austin and Lillie Mae Pegram We pray that everyone enjoyed Valentine's Day with lots of February – 24. goodies! Love, Annette, Karen & Nick.

Pamlico Betty Jo Rodgers, Correspondent Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day of prayer Tideland EMC is continuing to replace power poles and and fasting. It falls on the first day of Lent, the six upgrade the power lines along Trent Road and they have also weeks of penitence before Easter. Ash Wednesday done some work at the intersection of Trent Road and Straight is traditionally observed by Western Christians. Road. There is a dangerous curve near Broad Creek United The Ash Wednesday Service at Stonewall United Church of Christ, so please drive carefully. We want to do all Methodist Church will be at noon on February 17, we can to protect the linemen as they are upgrading the electric 2021. It will be a short service including the impo- service to the Pamlico Community. There has also been some sition of ashes and special music by James Edwards. Alliance clearing of the right of way on Trent Road, so continue to expect UMC will have their Ash Wednesday Service February 17, 2021 some delays when traveling Trent Road. at 6:30 pm. You are invited to attend either service. Masks and Those celebrating birthdays in February include Sheryl Kaye social distancing are requested. Sanders & William McKinley Harrison (2/15), Esther Jane There is a new bar-b-que restaurant in Oriental. It is called Lupton (2/20), Tillie Roberts (2/24), Elizabeth Cuthrell (2/25) Rick’s NC BBQ. It is open Wednesday-Sunday at 11:00 am. It is and Penny Ford will not get a year older since her birthday is in the same building as the Oriental Museum, just on the oppo- February 29th. Lovebirds Karen and John Deaton celebrate their site end of the building. I have not tried it yet, but I have seen wedding anniversary on February 13. Remember February 14 is some good reviews on Facebook. Valentine’s Day, so tell someone you love them. Roy got his second vaccine for Covid-19 this week and it put Have a blessed week. Greedy? Take Spiritual Vitamin G. "Give, him under the weather for a couple of days. He was mostly sore, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and achy, with a low-grade fever. Tylenol helped him through it. and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your He still must follow the three W’s, because he could be a silent bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be carrier and still give Covid-19 to others. measured to you again." (Luke 6:38)

Whortonsville Reba Tiller, Correspondent I start the same way every week with rain, rain, Whorton put hers outside and enjoyed watching the birds feed rain, and more rain. The two ducks who spend a but the next morning the whole thing was gone! Dave Mallizeg great deal of time in the water in front of our house has been running back and forth from Raleigh to Whortonsville evidently enjoy the rain and the cold water. The while waiting for his wife's surgery . Remember them in your good news this week is that the virus is slowly going prayers. Saw Ed Terry and wife Beverly at Mayo's one night and away as people get their shots and take precautions. he told me his Music Hall is still open outside of Grantsboro. The I go to church to play for the service on Sundays. Cuthrells just returned from a trip to Florida. Today the Bryans, Attendance was down today due to the weather. Bill Nickerson the Nickersons, and the Tillers had lunch with me. We are suffer- was the speaker today and had a very good message. Reverend ing from "cabin fever" and since we have been very careful about Caton, son Billy and Sam, the service dog drove down from New staying home, we feel safe with each. I am still hoping that some- Bern in the rain to support Bill. Russ and Jeanna went to St time this year we can have the celebration of Weeks life. Mattie Thomas in Oriental and are enjoying their new church. Attended and Elizabeth Cuthrell have birthdays this month. the Women's Auxiliary meeting on Monday. Had a wonderful Thought for the week--America is great because America is lesson, then Sylvia Nickerson helped us make food for the birds good, and if America ever ceases to be good, America will cease using pine cones covered with peanut butter and bird seed. Debbie to be great.

Aurora Joy McCracken, Correspondent I couldn’t wait any longer and got more spring and a group of students from a firefighter certification class fever. I found a georgous blooming pink hydran- from Pamlico Community College. They were able to have live gea at From The Heart Florist in Bayboro for my fire training, water supply, pump operator, and numerous other kitchen table. It will be planted later in the spring fireground tactics. when we update the flower bed by the wood fence. We finally had a frost in the yard on 2/8. I suppose being on the Also at FTHF I purchased a charming oil canvas water protects us, as just a half mile away on the road out will be by local artist Helen Leary. This was my first visit frost, but nothing here. We never have frost on the . there and I definitely will be back. Lots of animal movements are apparent because we’ve seen car WB Thompson now has a Facebook page. You should visit accidents with a Screech Owl, Yellow Slider and Coyote not to and see all the wonderful merchandise. Two Ole Junkies has also mention the more common mishaps with possums and raccoons. posted some interesting items lately. On 2/9 we saw on the back way to New Bern that big bunch of I saw a lone Loon on the creek the other day and observed Turkeys with that one white one. again a group of Pine Siskins. A Bluebird couple is now inves- The birds and maybe squirrels (we’re up to 4 in the yard now, tigating the nesting box. The chickens had a standoff with a the most in several years) are really working the pine cones. We squirrel and the Mockingbird tried his best to fend off a group see lots of them on the ground where they have been stripped. of Blackbirds. White Pelicans have been constant visitors on the Many times we can see seeds fluttering down from their dining. creek. Chipping Sparrows are finally back at the feeder after a I submitted my data for the Great Backyard Bird Count and year and a half. logged in 12 species and 155 birds for 2/13. You do this through On 2/6 Aurora VFD recently acquired a two story home for eBird and my sighting was for three hours. training. They were blessed with great weather and some very tal- And needless to say: Rain, rain, go away. Our driveway looks ented help from several fire departments from Pamlico County like a truck rally. A8 The Pamlico News – Wednesday FEBRUARY 17, 2021

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