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Wednesday, February 14, 2018 | Your Community News Source Since 1968 | www.thepamliconews.com | .50 In The Know Hurricanes: A Perfect Storm Electric Bill Out In The Cold? by Valerie many cases, as much as tripled or Dr. Ross Discusses... Calcavecchia more in the cost to the consumer PCC President Dr. Jim All the during this cold spell. Ross Speaks Out On... below normal If you are a Duke Energy Making Lives Better and temperatures Progress residential customer and have surely are experiencing any hardship with Appreciating Miracles! resulted in one thing that all of us elevated bills, you should not delay must cope with: how to pay the heat in contacting Duke to make proper bill. If you happen to utilize electric- arrangements. Their website (www. ity for your heat source, we have duke-energy.com) boasts several found on average that service from financial options to explore. The site mid-November to mid-December highlights a “Moratorium Program” compared to service from mid- from November 1st to March 31st December to mid-January has in for households that have a senior See Electric, page 8A Keith Bruno Named President

Javon Armstrong wrestling against Rosewood for 1st place. By William Hampson that, as student-athletes, they were, Of NCCHA See full story on page 11 On a normal fall day, in above all, students first. The players from and protecting. Going November 2017, Pamlico County had their own expectations as well. forward together and meeting Middle School Hurricanes set out, Regan Shields said: “I was hoping the challenges that we all face unknowingly, on a path destined to win more games than we lost.” in a modern society, we can all for greatness. It was the first of a Coach Gibbs and Coach Hampson help remember and learn from three day basketball tryout for 45 held a parents meeting in which the past while living in the young men from grades six, seven, Coach Gibbs explained: “Our mis- present.” and eight. Coach Jaime Gibbs and sion is to turn these guys into young Joe Miller, Production Coach Bill Hampson had their work men. Also, don’t judge us on how Manager, at The Pamlico cut out for them. Coach Hampson we start the season, judge us on how News, and resident of New stated: “Coach Gibbs and I real- we finish.” This quote would prove Bern, NC was re-elected vice- ized we only had three one and a to be quite prophetic. Led by tri- president. Michael B. Fulcher half hour sessions to evaluate and captains JD Gibbs, Dez Bragg, and of Stacey, NC was elected reevaluate these boys in order to get Zymir Best, the 2017-2018 basket- The North Carolina Coastal secretary/treasurer. Barbara the roster down to fifteen players. ball season was finally underway. Heritage Association inaugurated its Valentine of Nashville, NC, was With sixth-graders allowed to tryout Only six practices stood in the 2018 agenda with a general mem- elected as a new board member. Photo taken by Dale Bond 2 years ago. Submit your this year for the first time, it made way before their first game on bership meeting Tuesday, February 6 Ms. Valentine observed, “I have photos to: [email protected] the talent pool deeper and more November 28th against conference at The Bridge DownEast on Harkers followed the Association closely Step up your competitive.” Although tough deci- foe West Craven Middle School. Island, NC. during its first year of operation sions were made, the team’s roster Pamlico won that game. The home job search by Commercial fisherman Keith in 2017. I am genuinely amazed was eventually set at fifteen. The opener two days later had Pamlico Bruno of Oriental, NC was elected at what has been accomplished in checking out roster included eight eighth graders, hosting Grover C. Fields Middle president. A strong advocate for just one year. I have known some The Pamlico four seventh graders, and three sixth School. A game they would win. a common sense approach to this new organizations that took years News classifeds graders all on the same mission. The Pamlico Hurricanes were 2-0, industry, he is often sought by UNC- to be where this Association is after That mission was to win the confer- a great start destined to continue. TV and area media outlets to pro- just one year. My late husband, on page 5A ence and the conference tournament. Victories by the Hurricanes fol- vide narratives on many aspects of Congressman Tim Valentine, was an Regan Shields was one of the sixth- lowed against arch-rival Havelock coastal heritage, from family life to ardent advocate for preserving both Notables graders who made the team. When Rams, Jones County, HJ Macdonald, the science of sustainable resources. our cultural and natural heritage. asked how it felt to try out and make and Tucker Creek middle schools. Returning as a board member I’m confident he would have been a the team Shields responded: “I was The Hurricanes were now 6-0 and strong supporter of this group.” Goose Creek State Park Fire Is Life for 2018, Keith Smith, publisher nervous beforehand. After I made headed for a much needed and well A grant from the estate of the Saturday, February 24 at 11 am. Meet at the visitor center of TOWNDOCK.net said, “Keith the first cut I was really excited! deserved Christmas break. late Frances Mae Carawan from to learn about the effects of fire in the park, fire safety and Bruno is coastal heritage, live and in Being one of the first sixth-graders The first game of 2018 was post- Lowland in Pamlico County pro- practice fire building skills. This program is great for all living color. I look forward to work- to play for Pamlico Middle School poned due to inclement weather, ages and scout groups. Dress for the weather. Call the park ing with him to make good things vided the means for the Association was probably the greatest experi- as were a number of other games office at 252-923-2191 for more details. happen in 2018.” to organize and begin work. This ence ever because I knew I would in the upcoming weeks. These Bruno explained that coastal heri- grant was followed by contributions Pamlico Chorale get to play with some great players. setbacks aside, the Hurricanes trav- tage had been ingrained in his fam- from numerous donors, a grant from Make Music a Part of Your Life. Performing members and Overall, the experience has made me eled to Havelock and were able ily for multiple generations. “I am the Altria Foundation, and dona- the artistic director of the a better player.” to secure a hard fought victory to honored to be given the opportunity tions from a contingent of Eastern Pamlico Chorale invite you to SING WITH US! Please join Prior to practices beginning the remain undefeated at 7-0. The next to help preserve our heritage. Our North Carolina residents contributed us on Mondays, 7:00-9:00 PM in the fellowship hall of the second week of November the play- few weeks saw the team play host lifestyles, our stories, our people. We in memory of Congressman Tim Oriental United Methodist Church* as we begin preparing ers were briefed as to what was to Jones County Middle School, might be a throwback to another era; Valentine. for our Annual Spring Concert The Pamlico Chorale is a expected of them, not only on the HJ Macdonald, Tucker Creek, and we are definitely not comfortable in In 2017, the NCCHA sponsored volunteer group sponsored by the Pamlico Arts Council. No court, but, more importantly, in the West Craven and a visit to Grover a disposable society, and all of our the construction of a Core Sound auditions necessary. classroom. They were reminded C. Fields. During this stretch the coastal people are worth learning workboat built by Heber Guthrie, a

Family History Volunteers Needed See Hurricanes, page 11A See Bruno, page 9A The Pamlico County Historical Association is seeking volunteers to assist in the Family History Center on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 - 4 p.m. Volunteers Modest Leary Named President’s Award Recipient At PCC may work according to what their schedules allow, once a By Sandy Wall, Pamlico Community College Skills Leary taught were based on individualized levels and included all week or once a month. Volunteer training will be offered “Pattie Leary is an extraordinary professional and an outstanding human academic subjects, health and safety, etiquette, hygiene, personal banking, on Thursday, February 22, at 7 p.m. at the Museum and being,” stated Pamlico Community College President Dr. Jim Ross in award- cooking, cleaning, laundry, CPR, communication skills, community aware- Heritage Center in Grantsboro. Victor Jones from the ing her the second annual President’s Award. Ross noted that Leary never ness and rights as citizens. Craven County Library, will conduct the seminar entitled sought or expected any special award or recognition for her work with the “There was just a whole lot of learning going on there,” Leary said, recall- Getting Started with Genealogy. Interested persons should Community Living class at PCC but that she richly ing stories about how a non-verbal student learned to call Pat Prescott at 252-745-2239. deserves it. participate in class and how more advanced students In fact, the Lowland native refuses even to use the often spent time assisting their classmates grasp con- Mt. Zion Pastor Jerlvine Collins Appreciation Service word “job” when describing her time at the college. cepts. “It wasn’t a job, it was a blessing every day,” said Along the way, students are reminded how to interact See Notables, page 8A Leary, who retired in December. “It’s just so rewarding, with one another. They frequently take field trips, hear Inside the environment within the classroom that is positive, from guests speakers and write about their experiences uplifting, inquisitive and educational. The focus should in journals. always be on the students.” At Christmastime, PCC’s Community Living class Almanac...... 2A Ross established the President’s Award in 2016 to puts on a well-received holiday show. Calendar...... 2A honor a college employee who is truly exemplary “The Christmas play was all them,” Leary said. “They Classifieds...... 5A in being positive, professional and productive while came up with the storyline, and (Instructor) Darlene Commentary...... 6A improving the college and its services to the community. Willis and I made it happen. Creating a script induced Community...... 7A The president announced Leary’s selection at the col- creativity, rehearsals taught perseverance, patience and Horoscopes...... 2A lege’s 2017 Holiday Banquet. PCC Maintenance staffer teamwork.” Herman Turnage, who also retired in December, was the The job requires passion, patience and lots of love, but Legals...... 8A recipient of the inaugural President’s Award. Leary insists she always got more out of the class than Letters To The Editor...... 6A “Pattie Leary is exactly the kind of person I had in her students did. Neighborhood...... 3A, 4A & 12A mind for the award,” Ross said. “She was always very “In our classroom I was both student and teacher,” Notables...... 1 A positive, very helpful and friendly, and she was commit- she said. “They taught me compassion and forgiveness. Obituaries...... 8A ted to her students and their development. Her work here Pattie Leary, left, is congratulated by Pamlico They just want to learn, be heard, listened to, included, On The Water...... 9A has been an inspiration to me and to others on campus, Community College President Dr. Jim Ross loved, and, most of all, independent.” after he announced she was the recipient of the Reports...... 8A and she has helped to dramatically improve the lives of Leary’s path to Community Living teacher began her students, their families and this community.” 2017-18 President’s Award. Contributed photo when she worked for 10 years in the mental health field School Page...... 10A & 11A Leary formerly was the lead instructor for the Community Living class, in New Bern. which consists of 10 to 12 developmentally disabled adults ranging in age She later spent some time working with Easter Seals, and then became a from 21 to 67. Using state curriculum guidelines and projects developed by classroom volunteer. After taking a course in substitute teaching at PCC, she Obituaries its instructors, the program strives to teach men and women the life skills became a middle school substitute teacher. they need to function at home and in society. “I really loved it when I got into it,” Leary said, adding that she never

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Land/Home Sales Property Management Dr. Jim Ross Discusses Appraisals Development PCC President Dr. Jim Ross Speaks Out On... Making Lives Better and Appreciating Miracles! Last week something It’s inspiring to think about the men and women who built this col- Agent of the happened I consider lege over the last six decades and whose efforts even now are helping to an honest to Goodness advance our citizens’ lots in life. Week miracle. My cousin Jack I approach this position humbly as a servant leader who is here to help Allen Propst had a heart transplant! He this college be the best it can be, focusing on things that make any orga- Broker-In-Charge has an actual new heart nization great. Here’s what one of Allen’s and is doing great! After First, we try to foster a positive organizational culture with teamwork customers had to say... many years of being near and belonging among all employees. It’s important to build trust and death, being rushed to the improve communication among ourselves. Allen handled our real estate venture with professionalism, courtesy hospital numerous times It was extremely valuable for me to meet for an hour one-on-one with and is very knowledgeable of the area we are moving to. He handled with a slim chance to live each full-time employee to listen to their ideas and get to know them. everything with us to perfection. He is a very competent and precise. out that day, and having PCC employees are among the brightest, most dedicated, and caring pro- We feel fortunate to have had someone with the experience he has. our family provide count- fessionals I have worked with during my career. He answered all of our questions and concerns quickly and honestly. less prayers for a miracle, The meetings allowed us to develop a shared vision for PCC of becom- We highly recommend his services. Dr. Jim Ross, PCC’s President Kurt & Sheryl, Oriental Jack has been blessed with ing even better through enrollment growth, academic excellence, new a new chance to fully live, programs to provide students with the skills they need to thrive in the love, and make our world better. His wife and children are also given 21st century, and a commitment to embrace the community in new part- a new lease on life. nerships. PRICE REDUCED Along with this joy, however, is the sobering knowledge that The most important thing I can do as the leader of America’s top- someone else’s family lost a loved one who they likely loved every ranked community college is to bring out the best in our employees by bit as much as Jack’s family loves him. Hopefully, a comfort for the setting high goals and providing positive support. family is knowing that their loved one saved a life by giving his or Mistakes can be expected to be made. However, this is not a reason to her heart after death. treat people poorly and make them fearful to try. It is much better to build The miracle for Jack was made possible by countless caring people people up, develop their talents, boost their confidence, and have enjoy- who devoted their lives to making heart transplants a reality. These ment with trying new things. people devoted their lives to the hard work of gaining education in When you do that, you develop a workforce that can change the world. ARAPAHOE – Affordable golf course living on one of the highest medicine and other sciences and to the hard, demanding work of pur- I recognize how fortunate we all are that PCC has an outstanding and & most scenic locations in Minnesott Beach directly on the #2 fairway at MG & CC. This brick 3BR/2BA features gorgeous wood suing what was considered by many to be an impossible dream. supportive Board of Trustees who are community leaders and very good flooring in the living/dining room and kitchen. Spacious screened As an idealist, I believe that our purpose on earth is to make other human beings. porch, like-new deck and attached carport situated on a beautiful people’s lives better. I am incredibly blessed by being able to serve Because of the extraordinary teamwork our PCC family enjoys and the wooded lot. No flood insurance required. No HOA dues. as a college president, and am exhilarated every day by working spirit of confidence and optimism we share in pursuing noble goals, many OFFERED AT $125,000 with caring dedicated teams of people to bring about change that will of us believe that God’s work is being done here on earth by providing make lives better. These lives are often those who previously doubted education to allow people to have better lives for them and their families. their ability to succeed. I began this column by talking of the miracle my cousin Jack has We are humbled that our college has the second-highest gradua- received with a new heart because of countless people receiving educa- tion/transfer rate in the nation and this translates to human beings tion and using it to help others. You can play an important role for society having better lives. Our graduation/transfer rate of 84%, compared to by gaining education and pursuing countless other fields. It is very impor- the national average of 40%, was one reason that PCC was recently tant to note: You can make lives better by providing good honest work recognized nationwide by the prestigious Aspen Institute as an elite as an outstanding welder and in other vocational trades just as you can in community college. It is also a reason that SmartAsset rated our col- academic fields. lege number 1 in the nation based on U.S. Department of Education It is important that each of us appreciate the role that every member of data. our society plays, the hard work that goes into it, and the people served I have the honor and privilege of being the president of the top- by honest hard work. It is also important, I believe, that each of us recog- ORIENTAL – Unrestricted 3BR/1BA, 1.5 acre Neuse River ranked community college in America, a place where men and nize that it is a miracle to have life and give sincere thanks for that. waterfront home just across the bridge from Oriental has the women come as students to improve their lives, learn the skills to It is a great honor to serve you as president of the best community col- best waterfront views and best waterfront location of any prop- support their families, and make our community better. lege in our great nation. Thank you for allowing Pam and me to be your erty currently on the market in Oriental area. What job could be better than that? It’s exhilarating to walk neighbors in this incredibly wonderful community. (The Pamlico News OFFERED AT $225,000 through our campus each day to visit students and employees and provides an opportunity for Dr. Jim Ross, Pamlico Community College’s know that this college’s highly qualified and dedicated faculty and president, to write a monthly column. Dr. Ross welcomes the opportunity staff are committed to helping every student succeed. Every employ- to meet you and hear your suggestions or questions. Please e-mail jross@ ee here plays an important role in serving students. pamlicocc.edu to contact him.)

Commitment To Law Enforcement Recognized The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) has recognized what it takes to make our citizens safe.” Senator Norman W. Sanderson (NC Senate 2) and Representative Pat In a separate awards presentation held at the Craven County ORIENTAL – Exquisite waterfront 2BR/2BA condo with a deep- McElraft (NC House 13) as a 2017 Defender of Public Safety for the Courthouse, Senator Norman W. Sanderson was also presented the water boat slip in the heart of Oriental. State-of-the-art kitchen, important work they accomplished during the 2017 legislative session 2017 Defender of Public Safety award. Sheriff Asa B. Buck, III of top-of-the-line appliances and a tiled floor that is a work of art. to protect public safety in North Carolina. Carteret County, District Attorney Scott Thomas, Sheriff Jerry G. Exotic hardwood flooring in the living & dining areas. The screened Sheriff Asa B. Buck, III of Carteret Monette of Craven County and Sheriff covered deck offers the best waterfront views and has removable County, District Attorney Scott Thomas, Chris Davis of Pamlico County were on clear panels that turn this deck into a sunroom in the winter months. OFFERED AT $235,000 Emerald Isle Police Chief Tony Reese hand to present the award. and First Sergeant Dave Clifton with “Both Senator Sanderson and the North Carolina Highway Patrol Representative McElraft have served us were proud to present Representative well in the legislature on criminal jus- Pat McElraft with the 2017 Defender tice issues,” said District Attorney Scott of Public Safety award. The award is Thomas. “We work with them on issues presented to those who take on a leader- whether it’s funding, substantive crimi- ship role in advancing the legislative nal law issues or criminal procedure priorities of the North Carolina Sheriffs’ issues and that allows us to do our jobs Association which represent all 100 and promote public safety.” sheriffs in the State. During the 2017 legislative session, “It’s extremely important that we From left to right, Pamlico County Sheriff Chris Davis, Carteret the General Assembly considered hun- ORIENTAL – Gorgeous brick home with 200’ of waterfrontage have legislators available to us that dreds of bills and enacted dozens of on Broad Creek. 3BR/2BA in Up The Creek development w/ County Sheriff Asa Buck, Sen. Norman Sanderson, Craven County deeded boat slip on deep-water. Hardwood flooring in kitchen, we can reach out to and share ideas, Sheriff Jerry Monette, and District Attorney Scott Thomas, are laws that had a direct impact on law living, dining & master bedroom. Wood-burning fireplace, break- opinions and our experiences in order pictured here inside the Craven County Courthouse. enforcement and public safety in North fast area, spacious laundry room, FROG, huge Carolina room for them to understand how proposed Carolina. and a 2-car garage. legislation might affect things in the “Law enforcement officers provide a OFFERED AT $325,000 real world,” said Asa B. Buck, III, Sheriff of Carteret County. “We service to the citizens of your counties and the State on a twenty-four are very lucky to have two very good legislators that we work with seven basis and I’m honored to be able to help in a small way and and both have worked very closely with our association and sheriff’s facilitate what you do,” said Senator Sanderson. “Our judicial system offices across the State.” and our law enforcement system is the foundation that we build on Earning this award illustrates the commitment to the important law and I look forward to continuing to be a part of helping law enforce- enforcement issues all sheriffs in the State face and as a result sheriffs ment.” are better equipped to protect the lives, liberties and property of North Senator Sanderson’s legislative district is served by: Sheriff Asa Carolina citizens. B. Buck, III of Carteret County, Sheriff Jerry G. Monette of Craven “I would like to say thank you for this honor and thank you to all of County and Sheriff Chris Davis of Pamlico County. our law enforcement and our district attorney for what you do to keep Representative McElraft’s legislative district is served by: Sheriff our citizens safe,” said Representative McElraft. “I’m happy to help Asa B. Buck, III of Carteret County and Sheriff Danny Heath of ORIENTAL – Spectacular 3BR/2.5BA waterfront in Dolphin anyway I can in the legislature to help law enforcement with funding Jones County. Point, wide-water views of Pierce Creek. Low-maintenance your needs and to make sure that you have everything you need to do brick exterior. Recent roof, geothermal HVAC & other upgrades. Kitchen upgrades include SS appliances, granite counters, gas cook top. Sun room, deck, deep-water boat slip & dinghy lift! OFFERED AT $429,900 State Highway Patrol Launches Intern Program In an effort to increase positive relationships among youth across Interns who participate in the program will be required to complete See all Listings & Visual Tours at North Carolina, the State Highway Patrol is announcing a new high the following task prior to graduation: Mandatory Task; SHP district www.orientalncwaterfront.com school internship program that will begin in January. office observation; Local jail facility tour; District & The 40-hour program is designed to provide students Superior Court observation; Ride along(s) with a trooper; 1-800-347-8246 • 252-249-1014 with real-life perspectives on a career in law enforce- Optional Task; Basic School observation; NCSHP defen- Or contact Allen Propst ment while improving the efficiency of the organization. sive driving training; NCSHP defensive tactics training. Participants will perform several non-enforcement related Upon completion of the required task, interns are 252-671-4644 duties while adhering to the same professional standards required to complete an essay summarizing their experi- 704 Broad St, PO Box 750 expected of uniform personnel. ence of the program. Once all requirements have been “This program offers both educational advancement in sufficiently met, the intern will receive a graduation Oriental, NC 28571 law enforcement and increased organizational productiv- certificate. ity”, said Colonel Glenn McNeill Jr., commander of the For more information about the internship program or State Highway Patrol. “Our goal is to develop career- to apply, please contact your local State Highway Patrol minded young men and women who have inspirations of district office. A list of local office contacts can be locat- becoming a state trooper.” ed by visiting the SHP website at www.ncdps.gov. 4 A Neighborhood WEDNEsday, February 14, 2018 Advisors Recognized For Their Service To Pamlico Coopertive Extension The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, County, you can be confident that experts from NC Pamlico County Center, would like to recognize State or N.C. A&T have researched and developed Mrs. Katherine Clowers, Mr. Al Spruill, and Mr. educational programs to ensure that you receive the Derek Potter, whom recently completed a three- best information to meet your needs. year membership rotation on our local Advisory Council. As Advisory Council members, these individuals have donated their time and experience to ensure Extension programming reflects the needs of our community. These three outstanding Advisors have assisted with hiring interviews, local educational program development, offered resources to imple- ment on-farm research plots and collaborated with 4-H Youth Programming. We sincerely appreciate all their efforts, as well as the efforts of all of our Advisory Council members. If you have an interest in serving as an Advisory Council member, please contact County Extension Director Daniel Simpson at 252-745- 4121. It is the mission of N.C. Cooperative Extension to provide information you can trust to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, Pamlico County Democratic Party develop skills and build a better future. Extension specializes in agriculture, 4-H youth development, Precinct Organizational Meetings communities, food and nutrition, and the environ- Thursday, February 15th at 6:30 PM ment. When you work with Extension here in Pamlico at the following locations:

Alliance Town Hall Mesic Town Hall Kinky Boots Is Old Theater’s Arapahoe Fire Station Olympia Fire Station Friday Night Flick Bayboro Courthouse Annex (Reelsboro Precinct) Grantsboro Town Hall Oriental Town Hall 2005 Rated PG-13. A drag queen comes to the rescue of a man who, after inheriting his father’s shoe factory, needs to Goose Creek Island Community Stonewall Town Hall diversify his product if he wants to keep the business afloat. Center (Hobucken Precinct) Vandemere Town Hall Based on the 2005 British film Kinky Boots, written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth and inspired by true events, the musical tells the story of Charlie Price. Having inherited a shoe factory For more information contact from his father, Charlie forms an unlikely partnership with cab- Jayne Stasser at 252 617-9219. aret performer and drag queen Lola to produce a line of high- heeled boots and save the business. In the process, Charlie and PamlicoDemocrats.com Lola discover that they are not so different after all. Director: Julian Jarrold; Writers: Geoff Dean and Tim Firth; Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor; Joel Edgerton; and Sarah-Jane Potts. Box Office opens at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Pamlico County Jail Job Openings Movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission $6.00 Food Service Director Food Service Supervisor Includes FREE popcorn. All proceeds go to the support of The Job Description: Job Description: Old Theater, a non-profit organization, located at 609 Broad • Plan, direct, and coordinate activities associ- • Accurately and efficiently prepares a variety of Street Oriental, NC. ated with running a stand-alone food service food items operation • Knows and complies consistently with stan- • Supervise, train, and instruct team members dard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality Make Music A Part of Your Life • Maintain contract compliance and cost control standards and kitchen rules, recipes, policies and Performing members and the artistic director procedures. of the Pamlico Chorale invite you to sing with Job Requirements: us. Please join us on Mondays from 7:00-9:00 • Five years of food service experience, preferably Job Requirements: • Knowledge and experience with sanitation and p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Oriental United in a correctional setting safety procedures as typical in a cafeteria or food Methodist Church located at 40 Freemason street • Experience with purchasing, inventory, ordering, receiving, and cost control service environment. in Oriental as we begin preparing for our Annual Spring Concert. The Pamlico Chorale is a volunteer Education/Experience: Education/Experience: group sponsored by the Pamlico Arts Council. No • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent re- • High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent. At least 1 year of relevant cooking experience. auditions are necessary. quired. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. • ServSafe Certification Required Familiar with safety procedures.

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREEN. For full descriptions of positions or to apply, go to WWW.TKCHOLDINGS.COM/CAREERS United Way Of Coastal Carolina Books For Trinity Services Group is one of the leading providers of correctional food service in the nation. With our more than 40 years in the industry, our combines operations serve over 300,000inmates daily in over 40 states, Puerto Rico Littles Drive Kicks Off and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Who doesn’t love a good book? United Way of Beaufort, and Morehead City Main and Highway Coastal Carolina’s “Books for Littles” Drive will 70 W; Piggly Wiggly Stores in Oriental and be collecting new and gently-used books for tots Grantsboro; Brock Motor Company in Trenton; and through teens United Way of from February Coastal Carolina 14 to March 2. Office, 601 The books will Broad Street in Say Happy Valentine's be donated to New Bern. United Way “Books for Day with the perfect gift funded agen- Littles” will wrap cies for children up on March for that special someone. and families in 2, which is the the non-profit’s 20th Celebration Shop our large selection of service area of Read Across jewelry, home decor, totes that includes America Day Carteret, and the birthday & bags, Girlie Girl tees, Craven, Jones of Dr. Seuss, garden decor & so much United Way of Coastal Carolina Board members get behind the upcom- and Pamlico ing Books for Littles Drive with some early donations of books for Tots to Theodor Geisel. more. Take advantage of Counties as part Teens. New and returning Board members are (l to r) Michael Lane, University The United of a world-wide of Mt. Olive; Doug Anglin, Publix; Andy Darnell, Carr, Riggs & Ingram; Way of Coastal our monogramming services initiative to Chuck Dale, Community Volunteer; Maggie Wynne, BB&T; Michael Papuga; Carolina had its to create a unique, one-of-a improve early Tony Norwood; Julie Mincey, Country Travel and Tours; Vickie Moseley- beginnings in the Jones, Community Volunteer; Hazel Royal, Abundant Life Miracle Center; kind, personalized gift for the childhood learn- and Ashley Simpson, Christ Episcopal Church. Not pictured: Tara Dickson, Coastal Carolina ing opportuni- Weyerhaeuser Timberlands. area in 1957. one you love. ties. Started as a com- Books will be munity fundrais- donated to: Heartworks in Bayboro for their library; ing organization many years ago, United Way has Carteret County Domestic Violence Program for developed into an organization focused on measur- their family room; RCS to establish a Book Nook able, long-lasting results for the local community’s in their new Family Shelter; The Filling Station most compelling needs. United Way fights for to create a Little Free Library in Pollocksville; the Health, Education, and the Financial Stability and The Boys and Girls Clubs in Morehead City, of every person in every community. Currently Beaufort and Havelock. there are 15 funded programs serving individuals The following locations will be accepting donat- in Carteret, Craven, Jones and Pamlico Counties. ed books: BB&T New Bern branches at Carolina Funds are raised locally to fund local programs. For Colours, Downtown and Highway 17S (MLK more information visit www.unitedwaycoastalnc. Boulevard); BB&T branches in Cape Carteret, org. Accept all Major Insurance including Medicare Part D Competitive Prescription Pricing Immunizations Offered Driver Education To Be Held In March Drive Thru Service & Delivery Available to Local Area Students who are at least 14 years 6 months of the four semester courses according to the most Free Notary Public to Pamlico Pharmacy Customers! old, or will be by March 5, 2018, recent reporting of grades. Students and interested in taking the North without a clean disciplinary record Carolina Driver Education 30-hour will have their disciplinary record classroom instruction class should reviewed by the administration for pick up a registration form from the inclusion in the class. PCHS Main Office. Registration Students should check the class Forms must be returned by 8:00 AM roster on Friday, March 2 outside Wednesday, February 28. the Main Office or call PCHS at The classes will be held March 745-3151 to see if they have been 5-21 from 3PM-6PM (there will be accepted into the class. no classes on Fridays). Students will All questions should be directed meet in the classroom across from to Joshua Gaskill via email joshua- 11326 NC Hwy 55 E • Grantsboro, NC • 745-6337 the PCHS cafeteria. Students plan- [email protected] M-F 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM • SAT. 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM • Closed On Sunday ning to take the class must be passing at least three WEDNESDAY, February 14, 2018 Classifieds 5 A Home for rent 3 bedroom, 2 bath, no pets Pamlico Tree care, llc allowed. Background check & deposit required. 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Makes 8 sandwiches. 1 can (15 oz.) white shoe-peg corn, drained help. We will Train the right 3 tablespoons lime juice person. Applicants must pass 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro CHICKEN STROGANOFF a background check, have good Oriental-Gilgo Road Duplex- 2BR/1BA Freshly painted kitchen. 1 envelope (0.87 to 1.2 oz.) chicken gravy mix people skills, posses an eager- Updated bathroom. Walking/Biking distance to shopping, restaurants and Remove fat from chicken. Mix the onions, garlic, ness to learn and grow, and the waterfront. Open floor plan and fenced backyard. broth, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper sauce in 1 can (10-1/2-oz.) condensed chicken broth must have a presentable appear- $700/mo+ Utilities crock pot/slow cooker and then add the chicken. 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces ance. 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If you do invest in your own state’s plan, you might receive a NOW LEASING ers spent about $18 billion on their valentines tax incentive, which could include a deduction, match or credit. Plus, Professionally Managed by in 2017, according to the National Retail all withdrawals from 529 Savings Plans will be free from federal Federation. Of course, recipients certainly appre- income taxes and, in most cases, state income taxes as well, as long Community Management Corporation ciate flowers, candy, jewelry and so on, but as the money is used for qualified college or graduate school expenses 2 and 3 Bedroom Units Central heat/air, carpet this year, consider going beyond the traditional of the beneficiary you’ve named. (If a withdrawal is taken from a 529 W/D connections on-site laundry facilities favorites to give your loved ones something Savings Plan but not used for a qualified expense, the portion of the 2 BR Rent: $433 more long-lasting – a financial gift. withdrawal representing earnings is subject to ordinary income tax 3 BR Rent: $486 And, while you’re doing so, why not also and a 10% federal penalty.) Dan M. Roberts, IV go beyond the traditional definition of a “val- • For your parents – You can probably find a number of thoughtful Section 8 VoucherS Accepted Financial Advisor entine”? After all, not all that $18 billion went and valuable financial gifts for your parents. You could, for example, no ApplicAtion FeeS EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY to spouses or significant others. A sizable offer to pay a month’s worth of their premiums for their auto or health amount also went to non-romantic connections, including children, insurance. Even if they are on Medicare, they may still be paying for Office Hours parents, friends, teachers – even pets. So, in the spirit of ecumenical a supplemental policy, so your gift may well be appreciated. But you Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Valentine’s Day gift-giving, here are some suggestions for financial might want to go beyond helping them with just a single component For more information call: 252-745-5980 gifts for your loved ones: of their financial situation and instead provide them with assistance TDD Relay 1-800-735-2953 • For spouse or signficant other – One valuable gift to your spouse for their “big picture.” To do so, you could arrange a visit with a or significant other might be an IRA contribution. While you can’t trusted financial professional, assuming your parents aren’t already directly contribute to someone else’s IRA, you can certainly write a using one. This person could look at all issues, including investments, check to that person for that purpose. This gift is particularly valu- retirement accounts, long-term care and estate-related financial strate- able because many people have trouble coming up with the maximum gies, and then make appropriate recommendations and even referrals annual IRA contribution, which, in 2018, is $5,500, or $6,500 for to other professionals. Delamar & Delamar, PLLC individuals 50 and older. As an alternative to an IRA contribution, you Everyone likes the hearts, flowers and sweets of Valentine’s Day. could give shares of a stock issued by a company whose products or Nonetheless, give some thought to making financial gifts – they can Attorneys at law services are enjoyed by your spouse or signfiicant other. make a difference in your loved ones’ lives long after the chocolates • For your children – It’s never too soon to start saving for college are eaten and the roses have faded. Sara Delamar for your children. Fortunately, you have a few attractive college-fund- This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Residential, Commercial Real Estate ing vehicles available, one of which is the 529 Savings Plan. You can Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Small business incorporation, set-up Farm Forum Discusses Ways To Boost NC Industry Estate Planning By Dan Way, Carolina which is a challenge for Trump’s administration. Journal News Service President Trump already has imposed tariffs on Chinese washing Paul Delamar, III RALEIGH — President machines and solar panels. Russell foresees more tariffs on products Donald Trump’s rock-hard such as Chinese steel and aluminum. He worries China will retaliate, Criminal Defense stance against several inter- most likely against U.S. farm products. Traffic Citations national free trade deals is Blake Brown, an N.C. State professor and Extension economist, Domestic Law softening, and immigration said the U.S. must be careful. Renegotiating trade deals could drive reform might include guest top trade partners to U.S. competitors. Estate Administration worker provisions. He said Mexico and Central America import large percentages of N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Those national topics — products from North Carolina including pork, chicken, tobacco, and 408 Main Street • Bayboro Troxler speaks Feb. 1 at an annual forum at along with the importance cotton. If the U.S. ends NAFTA’s preferential treatment of Mexico, 252-745-3222 • Fax 252-745-7477 the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. (CJ photo of exports to the state’s agri- Brazil is waiting to swoop in. Brazil’s farm economy is strong and M-F 8:30am to 5:00pm by Dan Way) cultural market — headlined growing, Brown said. the 13th Annual Agriculture Similarly, China is developing broad agricultural ties in Africa, Development forum Thursday, Feb. 1, at the State Fairgrounds in where North Carolina farm products are sold, and Australia is within Raleigh. The half-day event covered familiar farm-to-fork campaigns reach of half of the world’s population. As the world becomes wealth- to increase market share. It also probed the intersection of pastures-to- ier, people will demand more meat, Brown said. Meat is one of North politics policies that affect land use and farmers’ bottom lines. Carolina’s best exports. Agriculture is the state’s top industry, and contributes $85 billion “Governments don’t trade. Businesses trade,” said Andy Curliss, to North Carolina’s $500 billion annual economy, said N.C. State CEO of the N.C. Pork Council. “A trade war would be cataclysmic, University economics professor Mike Walden. and I use that word cautiously.” Randy Russell, president of The Russell Group, a Washington- Trading relationships are well-established, and agreements should D.C.-based food and agriculture consulting firm, said the top three be modernized, not scrapped, Curliss said. importers of U.S. products in 2016 were Canada, $20 billion; China, North Carolina is the nation’s No. 2 pork producer, and ships $19 billion; and Mexico, $18 billion. All three are now in President 25 percent of production to other countries. About half of those Trump’s crosshairs for serious trade negotiations. exports go to NAFTA countries and South Korea. Curliss said. While North Carolina farmers seek certainty in global trade relations, and pork exports are up across the board, they have increased more to steady labor availability. Stability is important as farmers increasingly America’s 20 free trade partners than the 174 nonfree trade importers. export products to other nations, many of which are in free trade deals Curliss said national immigration issues could impact North President Trump has threatened to end. Carolina farmers. Republican governors and GOP congressional members are push- “Mexico loves hams,” Curliss said. “We don’t take a position on ing Trump to stay in the North American Free Trade Agreement with walls, but if there’s a wall between us and Mexico, we’re going to cut Canada and Mexico, Russell said. a hole the size of a ham, and we’ll be down there.” Ray Starling, special assistant to the president for agriculture, Several speakers touched on farm labor issues tied to the immigra- trade, and food, has softened Trump’s contempt for the pact, Russell tion stalemate in Congress. said. Starling formerly was general counsel for the N.C. Agriculture U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Department, and senior agriculture advisor for the General Assembly. Judiciary Committee, delivered a message via video touting his Thirty percent of all U.S. farm exports go to Canada and Mexico. Agricultural Guest Worker Act. He said it would create a new H-2C Since NAFTA went into effect, agricultural exports rose from $9 bil- visa program that would allow guest workers to enter the country lion in 1993 to $39 billion in 2017. Even adjusted for inflation, the legally. The intent is to provide a reliable supply of farm workers 1993 number would only be $15.25 billion today. when the available workforce is low. Russell thinks Trump will stick with NAFTA while requiring modi- State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said the H-2C visa fications, probably pushing back renewal of the deal to the end of is important in North Carolina, which has high-value, labor-intensive 2018. crops. The nation is at historic lows for unemployment, and competi- He said Trump’s harsh criticism of a free trade deal with South tion for American workers is keen, he said. Korea, the No. 5 agricultural export market for U.S. products, is the “If they build a wall, I just want to make sure there’s a great big president’s preferred negotiating tactic. He expects Trump will win door in it” for foreign labor to enter legally, Troxler said. increased access to the Korean market rather than dropping out of the U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., also delivered remarks via video. deal. He said resolving how to handle immigrants under the Deferred The thorniest trade deal restructuring will be with China, Russell Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is an important first said. Although it is the No. 1 U.S. trading partner, and No. 2 export step to resolving North Carolina’s farm labor problems. market, he said the Chinese often steal U.S. intellectual property, Letters To The Editor Community Collaborative together as a whole. I am calling for a community collaborative. I would by Monica Gibbs like to see every group and everyone that plays a role in our student’s edu- Most parents want a high quality educa- cation to begin to work together, not to fulfill what we want but the needs tion for their child, regardless if they reside of our students. in an impoverished or wealthy community. We have seen a number of deaths due to substance abuse and even sui- Research has shown that many families are cide within the last few years amongst our young people. I will be the first greatly concerned about the type of education to admit, as a mother to five and a community activist that there is a piece and access to programs that their children to this puzzle that we are all missing. If you look at the parent involve- The Pamlico News receive. ment in each of our schools, the numbers compared to the student enroll- According to the American Federation of ment is extremely low. I’ve attended enough meetings and helped facili- USPS 782-460 Published 51 times a year Teachers (AFT), ninety-four percent of public school parents and guard- tate more activities than I can count to know that in each school there are 800 Broad St., Oriental, NC 28571 ians approve of expanding access to career and technical education. very small groups of the same parents that pull the weight for everyone. (252) 249-1555 (252) 249 0857, fax Parents’ highest priorities for their schools are providing a safe and secure This year a PTO was put together at the high school in hopes of helping www.thepamliconews.com environment, developing their children’s knowledge and skills, and ensur- bring back some old traditions as well as develop new activities in sup- ing equal opportunity for all kids. port of what our students have voiced that they would like to see. We all Sandy Winfrey, Publisher In bigger cities and metropolitan areas, there are many education choic- thought that it would be happily embraced and supported by all but you es and options when considering your child’s schooling. Several years see, there are even issues on the parent-staff level that make it difficult to Press Releases, Events, ago I relocated to Mecklenburg County and became quickly overwhelmed build a strong team for our kids. In order for us to release well adjusted News: [email protected] with the amount of choices there were. There were cultural arts, STEM, and solid achievers into the world from our county we have to realize that Advertising: [email protected] International Baccalaureate, and Foreign Language themed schools just it will take more than a one- sided system to make this happen. Billing Inquiries: [email protected] to name a few. There were public, private, parochial, and early college It is not a great feeling to parents who want to be involved and who schools. Choices in themed schooling was not the only issue to consider, take time to try to find solutions and are met with even bigger obstacles Editor: Deborah Dickinson the lottery system would make the final decision on which students would due to a lack of respect from others and the fact that people are afraid to Office Manager: Betsy Bailey be enrolled at each school. The open houses and sign up process starts in speak up and be held accountable for what should already exist. Advertising Representatives: Angie Wilson the January prior to the academic year in which you wish for your student It has been difficult for some teachers as well, who have for so long to attend. looked for more parental support and have not been able to find it. They Correspondents: Ben Casey & Cooper Mettsl It opened my eyes to how quickly the education world is evolv- struggle to figure out how to motivate parents to step up and show a basic Production: Josh Wilkinson & Joe Miller ing. Rural communities do not have nearly as many choices and in many interest in their child’s education. Distribution: Neal McCraw cases the lack of funding and resources are a major problem. Polls by There is a world going on outside of our county that is moving so fast. both the AFT and Phi Delta Kappa International (PDK) found a perceived There are opportunities that some of us don’t even know exist for our Readers are invited to submit letters for publication. Please keep them to lack of funding to be one of the biggest problem facing schools in some students because we have in many ways become accustomed to what has under 400 words. You must include your address and daytime phone number of their respondents’ communities. AFT also pointed out that local and been. It is great to be a close knit community and there are many advan- How to do it: Please email your letters to [email protected]. If you federal budget cuts are another trend in education. This especially affects tages to living here but we can’t forget that not all can stay the same. cannot email, please mail your letters to P.O. Box 510, places with lower socioeconomic status’. It is time that we seek ways to better understand, evolve, and also listen Oriental, NC 28571, Based on what I’ve seen in our own rural community, when lack of to this generation of students. They are speaking to us loud and clear that or drop them off at our office, funding exists, there is usually a correlation with the absence of enrich- they are highly capable of so much more but they can’t do it alone. I am 800 Broad St. in Oriental. ment and scholarly programs, as well as the removal of courses and not saying that everyone working together is going to solve each issue Birth Announcements and Cards of Thanks are free up to resources that may have served as outstanding additions to the curriculum with our students but at least we would know that we collectively have 15 lines, approximately 75 words. in past years. In our county, lack of funding is something we all know too given them our all. Wedding, Engagements and Anniversaries are free well. We have seen first hand where budgets of educational based pro- We must all aim to promote community cohesion and more participa- when using our form. grams are so small that they are barely existing. tion by encouraging and welcoming every single person who wants to Add a photo for $24. Call, visit our website (www.thepamliconews.com) We have to begin to appreciate and work with the resources that we do be a part of a broader collaboration. That collaboration needs to happen or stop by office for forms. have. We as a community and parents cannot allow low funding for pro- between all administrators, teachers, parents, and the community. Our grams affect the way we support our students. Students thrive in environ- students are more than worth it. Monica can be emailed at monicagibbs. ments where parents, administrators, teachers, and the community work [email protected] WEDNESDAY, February 14, 2018 Community 7 A Pamlico Betty Jo Rodgers Correspondent PUBLIC NOTICE I made several errors in my column last week. Creek UCC. The Bay River Metropolitan Sewerage District had First, the Ash Wednesday Service at Warren The church’s anniversary celebration was fitting in that it coin- a discharge of untreated wastewater from one of Chapel is 11:00 am, not 1:00 am. The time for cides with Black History Month. It was truly a wonderful celebra- our treatment system components of approximately every Lenten service in Bayboro is 11:45 am. tion. Also, the upcoming Oriental United Methodist I heard that Elizabeth Green is now selling AVON products. 4,500 gallons. The discharge occurred on February Women - Women’s Retreat will be at Camp Give her a call at (252) 617-2547 if you need anything. That lady 4, 2018 with a recover of an estimated 4,000 gallons. Caroline on February 24th. I will try to do better is still going strong, Praise the Lord. Wastewater entered the ditch on Lee Landing Road. this week. Mattie Mae Cuthrell celebrated her ninth birthday at the This notice was required by North Carolina General Warren Chapel UMC was blessed to have Woodmen of the World Lodge this past weekend. Happy Birthday, Statutes Article 21 Chapter 143.215.C. For more in- Eloise Sos and James Edwards from Pamlico County provide spe- Mattie Mae. cial music for their Ash Wednesday service. It was a wonderful Those celebrating birthdays in February include Mildred formation contact Bay River MSD at 252-745-4812. worship service followed by soup ‘n sandwiches and a celebration Harrison, Chris Fulcher & John Farmer (2/14), Sheryl Kaye of Mildred Harrison’s birthday since she was born on Valentine’s Sanders & William McKinley Harrison (2/15), Esther Jane Day. Lupton (2/20), and Tillie Roberts & John Daniel Brady Jr. (2/24), The Pamlico County churches began their Wednesday Lenten Elizabeth Cuthrell (2/25) and Penny Ford’s will not get a year Community College services at Bayboro UMC with music by Fred Read and friends, older since her birthday is February 29th. Lovebirds Karen and On Your Mind? preaching by the Reverend Peg O. Witt, and chicken ‘n pastry for John Deaton celebrate their wedding anniversary on February 13. their donation lunch. Remember February 14 is Valentine’s Day so tell someone you Need A Ride? The Wednesdays in Lent will have services at Bayboro UMC at love them. 11:45 am following the schedule below. Have a blessed week. Crying? Take Spiritual Vitamin C. “Cast On Sunday, the congregation of Broad Creek United Church all your cares upon him; for he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) of Christ celebrated its rich history. With just a dirt floor, an old Date Music Preaching Meal wood stove and an abundance of faith, the first African-American Groceries–Shopping? church in Pamlico County was founded 153 years ago. In the same 2/21 Carnell Rev. Robert Clam year that the 13th Amendment abolished slavery, a group of freed Barrow Cayton Chowder Need A Ride? slaves built what is now Broad Creek United Church of Christ in 2/28 Joe Motley Rev. Spanish Oriental. The name of the church has changed a few times in the Jeremiah Day Stew past 153 years and a new sanctuary was built on land given by my 3/7 Betty Jo Rev. Roy L. Chili mother, Annis Lupton Gwaltney. Rodgers Rodgers Pastor Antonio King Sr.’s message was inspiring and several 3/14 Brant Island Rev. Joshua Lasagna Transportation musical selections were provided by the New Bern Eastern Asso Strings Eom Problems? ciation Unity Choir in concert. Church member Vickie Moseley- Jones considers it a blessing to be a part of Pamlico County’s 3/21 Harbor Rev. Sub Need A Ride? history. It’s important to teach the younger members about the Sounds Carnell Sandwiches history of the church and for them to know the sacrifices that Barrow were made when former slaves came together to build this church 3/28 ? Rev. Drake Vegetable so that we can still worship here today. Thirteen other Christian Harper Soup churches can trace their origins back to the founding of Broad

Goose Creek Island Annette Jones, 55 Plus Club Correspondent Goose Creek Island 55 Plus Club met is a stuffed bunny rabbit! She is spending this week with Roland Thursday at the Community Center. Special Leary! And Roland has a garden! Public TransPorTaTion sysTem guest speaker was William H. “Billy” Jewell, Prayer List: Holden Eastman, one of the young men who was Serving Craven, Jones, & Pamlico Counties owner of Gunsmoke Technology which spe- involved in an automobile accident before Christmas continues to Advanced Scheduling Required cializes in weapons, self-defense and tactical receive physical therapy in Atlanta, Georgia. Also, please pray for training. He spoke on “concealed carry” and those previously listed. many other aspects of gun ownership. A train- Happy Birthday Rhonda Ireland Luckey - Feb 15, Deborah 252-636-4917 ing course is scheduled for March 10 at the Law Joanne McKinney Clark, Violet Mayo Britt and Henry Carawan - Enforcement Center in Craven County. For more information call Feb 16, Erica Sadler Mitchell and John Michael Gaylord - Feb 17, 252 -775-1262. On Feb 15 we will celebrate St. Valentine’s Day Rosie Bateman Willis, Richard Leland Tetterton, Julian Rivera and Everyone is bringing friends and food! We are looking forward Roy Howard Lupton - Feb 18, Douglas Randall Jones Jr, Cynthia to a visit from Joan Delamar Gracie and friends from Oriental on Midgette Robey and Ryan Gillikin - Feb 20, Alex Brothers, Feb 22 who are interested in getting to know us and learn about Sherman Howard Lupton, Jr. and Foster Watts - Feb 21. The Pamlico News is the history of our island! Pamlico County Junior Varsity Girls Basketball team were pleased to offer the second printing We have another very special guest who has started attend- undefeated this year. Ashley Flowers is a member of the team and ing our meetings. Her name is Sidney and she has resided with had a very rewarding experience. Pamlico County Ladies Canes of Nancy Winfrey’s Treasured Recipe Langston and Rosanne for many years. Rosanne brought her to see were also undefeated 12-0. Madison Sadler is a member of the us and allowed her to visit with a member for a week. She stayed Ladies Canes. Congratulations to Ashley & Madison and all of the Book “Kitchen Chatter.” with Sue & E.M. Gilgo last week. Sue kept a record of Sidney’s girls. You make us proud! activities. She enjoyed watching the soap operas every day and The 2018 Democrat Precinct Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, eating out at Carolina Grill, had pizza in Pollocksville and dinner February 15, 6:30 PM at Goose Creek Island Community Center This 150-page classic is now at Ruby Tuesday. She didn’t have enough carrots for her appetite, in Hobucken. All Registered Democrats please attend. available. Order your copy but still a nice week with the Gilgo family. By the way, Sidney now by calling 252-249-1555 or mailing the order form below to The Pamlico News, Whortonsville Reba Tiller Correspondent P.O. 510, Oriental, NC 28571 This has been an up and down week of weath- the Bryans from the Amish outlet. They had given all their living with your payment of $15.00. er. Sometimes cold, sometimes warm, some- room furniture to Eric to take back to school, had ordered some If shipping, include $5.00 for times rain, and often windy. Weeks and I were but their order evidently was lost, so for a good while they had no shipping and handling. in New Bern at the doctors office on Monday where to sit. You can also pick up your copy for a checkup for Weeks. While waiting for Twenty three were at Bethel on Sunday. A little birthday party at the newspaper office. lab work, someone commented on my musical was held for Mattie Cuthrell between Sunday School and church Order on line: purse that my niece made for me and we began with birthday cake, cupcakes, cookies and drinks. Sunday after- www.thepamliconews.com a conversation that led to how many years we noon another party was held at the Woodmen Lodge for Mattie had been married. I thought being married for with more birthday cake, hot dogs with all the trimmings. Games Mail To The PaMlico News, sixty years was good, but he told me that he and his wife have were played with the twenty guests. P.O. Box 510, Oriental, NC 38571 or Call 252-249-1555 been married for seventy two years, so I considered in this day On Saturday a registered nurse held CPR demonstrations at Quantity ______$15.00 each. Plus Shipping and Handling and time that is”fantastic!” He told me the story of their begin- the Woodmen lodge and lunch was served. Dropped by Ed and Book Total $______.____ ning. There were two couples out on a small power boat one eve- Char Morgans on Saturday to see how Char was doing after her $5.00 Each Shipping $______.____ ning, the motor died and his date couldn’t do the rowing, so later back surgery. She is still in quite a bit of pain so prayers for her Total $______.____ in life he married the girl who was with the other guy in the boat. as she recoups. Brad Hodges had a scare this week but is doing Then another man joined our conversation and told us he was fine now. Today is Rod Ensley’s birthday so I called to wish him a Name: married for thirty nine years and his wife died of cancer. Later he happy one and he was in good spirits and having a good day. Also remarried and his second wife was killed in a tragic accident one called Gayle Fohner and she will be having surgery later this Address: month after they were married. He was from New York but lives month. Remember all of them in your prayers. Happy birthday to now in Arapahoe. I love talking to folks and getting to know about Ed Lieberman today. He brought us some of his cake. Hospice had Zip: Phone: their lives. a great sale on last week with all clothes for $1.00. A huge van came in our road last week delivering furniture to Thought for the week--Happy Valentine Day

Aurora Joy McCracken Correspondent First, I must begin with more correc- When on the BHM main page (https://bhmlib.org), over tions. In the PCC Birding Article, I mis- on the top right is the wonderful NC Live link under the identified the president of the Carolina ‘resources’ tab. The video collection includes series such as Bird Club. It is Christine Root, who The American Experience, NOVA and The State Archives of was a major contributor in aiding with N.C. You should check out the main NC Live page to see the the birding field trips. I also misidenti- bounty of other resources such as language learning, online fied names in the article photo, which, courses and tests. And I urge you to call upon Robina (252- The should have been Buffy Blood and Bill 322-5046) to visit with her so she can help you navigate the Hines. I am most sorry for any confu- astounding amount of online assets that all one needs to access Pamlico News sion. is a library card. Wild onions are prevalent on many lawns now. I love the Beginning on 2/12, GED classes (through an association with Get Home Delivery smell of the first mowing. I always wondered if you could Beaufort Community College) will be conducted at the Aurora Subscribe Today! cook with them. I noted my first daffodil on 2/7. As I drive library on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. Please call down old country roads, I see patches of them and wonder if BCC at 252-940-6298 for more information. Mail To: THE PAMLICO NEWS, they are the relics of an old home site. S.W. Snowden will conduct Pre-Kindergarten screenings for Recently the Hazel W. Guilford Memorial Library in Aurora the ‘18-19 school year March 19th and 20th. Prospective stu- P.O. Box 510, Oriental, NC 28571 or Call 252-249-1555 had its yearly Patron Appreciation Day. It was a perfect cold dents must be 4 years of age by 8/31/18. Please call the school Yearly Subscription Rates day (did I write that?) for soups, sandwiches, baked goods at 252-322-5351 to set up an appointment. c $30 in Pamlico County & Beaufort County and beverages that has been held for years. Librarian Robina The Aurora High School Memorial Group reports sadly c $45 in North Carolina Norman and Assistant Denise Toler were on hand to pro- the passing of Frances Hudnell (Mayo) from the Class of c $55 outside North Carolina vide sharing of new innovations to the collection and BHM 1941 (Dec. 24, 1923 - Feb.1, 2018). Library system. Birthday Wishes go out to: 2/14-Carolyn Tavares; 2/15- Name: One of the neatest additions to the online structure is the Jeff Jackson, Jr., Bryce Canady Parker, Jazzavia Carter and RBDigital Magazine platform. Here one can check out and Dorothy Potter (in memory); 2/16-Justin Potter and Isaiah Address: enjoy your favorite audiobooks, magazines, and eBooks. Coffey; 2/17-Carlyle Paul; 2/18-Bryan Litchfield (in memory) Some of the noteworthy magazines for access include and Jonathan A. Mills; 2/19-Elizabeth Spruill (in memory), Zip: Phone: Newsweek, Popular Mechanics, National Geographic and Kennis Willis, Jr. and Dawn Jones; 2/20-Wilma Lewis, Emmit Better Homes & Gardens. Hamilton and Debra Rose Clayton. 8 A Legals WEDNEsday, February 14, 2018 notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer Publish January 31, February 7, 14 & 21, 2018. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither Legals OF NORTH CAROLINA the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor Looking Back 35 Years... GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE PAMLICO COUNTY the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, NORTH CAROLINA IN THE 17SP56 agents or authorized representative of either GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE This Appeared In The February 16, PAMLICO COUNTY SUPERIOR Trustee or the holder of the note make any COURT DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF representation or warranty relating to the 1983 Issue Of The Pamlico News PAMLICO COUNTY SUPERIOR A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY WILLIAM title or any physical, environmental, health or COURT DIVISION NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS K. GREEN AND ELIZABETH Y. GREEN safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating DATED APRIL 24, 2008 AND RECORDED IN to the property being offered for sale. Any and NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MOSES J. SMITH BOOK 515 AT PAGE 433 IN THE PAMLICO all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH or in any way relating to any such condition OF KATHARINA S. BURT File No.: 18 E 6 CAROLINA expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, File No.: 18 E 1 All persons, firms and NOTICE OF SALE and unpaid taxes and assessments including corporations having claims against MOSES but not limited to any transfer tax associated All persons, firms and J. SMITH deceased, are notified to exhibit Under and by virtue of the power and authority with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent corporations having claims against them to RICHARD L. SMITH, Executor of contained in the above-referenced deed of (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred KATHARINA S. BURT deceased, are notified the Estate, on or before May 1, 2018, at the trust and because of default in the payment fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is to exhibit them to Ingrid A. Stephan, Executor address listed below or be barred from their of the secured indebtedness and failure to required and must be tendered in the form of of the Estate, on or before April 9, 2018, at the recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to perform the stipulation and agreements therein certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale address listed below or be barred from their make immediate payment to the above-named contained and, pursuant to demand of the will be held open ten days for upset bids as recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to Executor. owner and holder of the secured debt, the required by law. Following the expiration of the make immediate payment to the above-named undersigned substitute trustee will expose for statutory upset period, all remaining amounts Executor. This 1st day of February, 2018. sale at public auction to the highest bidder for are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure cash at the usual place of sale at the county to remit funds in a timely manner will result in This 18th day of January, 2018. Richard L. Smith, Executor courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on a Declaration of Default and any deposit will Northeast winds and heavy rains Sunday and Monday (February Estate of Moses J. Smith February 23, 2018 the following described real be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. Ingrid A. Stephan, Executor 1449 Olympia Road estate and any other improvements which may If the sale is set aside for any reason, the 13 and 14) caused high water throughout the county. Alligator Estate of Katharina S. Burt New Bern, NC 28560 be situated thereon, in Pamlico County, North Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to Creek under Hwy. 55 had flooded the boat launching ramp and 2107 Old Cherry Point Rd. Carolina, and being more particularly described a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser New Bern, NC 28560 floated a moored boat almost onto its accompanying dock. Publish January 31, February 7, 14 & 21,2018. as follows: shall have no further recourse against the All those certain tracts or parcels of land in Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Publish January 17, NORTH CAROLINA IN THE Pamlico County, North Carolina, particularly Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 2018. GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE described as follows: SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD PUBLIC NOTICE TRACT I: BEGINNING at a stake on the south TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in NORTH CAROLINA IN THE PAMLICO COUNTY SUPERIOR side of Orchard Creek Road, and runs South the property, be advised that an Order for GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE Temporary Change of Water Treatment Process COURT DIVISION 11° West 60 feet to a stake; thence North 80 ° Possession of the property may be issued West 98 feet to a ditch; thence North 11° East in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease PAMLICO COUNTY SUPERIOR NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS 60 feet to the edge of the Orchard Creek Road; began or was renewed on or after October 1, From 3/1/18 thru 4/1/18 the Pamlico County Water Department will change its COURT DIVISION thence North 15° East 99 feet to the point of 2007, be advised that you may terminate the drinking water disinfectant from chloramines to chlorine. The purpose of this OF ANDREA L. BOTWAY Beginning. Being a part of the Holly D. Green rental agreement upon written notice to the change, which occurs annually, is to help ensure a high level of disinfection in NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Home Tract. landlord, to be effective on a date stated in our community’s network of water mains. File No.: 17 E 201 TRACT II: BEGINNING at a stake in the the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more OF HAYWOOD B. BOONE, JR. Southern right of way line of NC Road #1317, than 90 days, after the sale date contained in All persons, firms and said stake also being located 788 feet from the the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor In an effort to maintain compliance with the disinfection by-product File No.: 17 E 203 corporations having claims against ANDREA center line of NC Road #1321 in an easterly has not cured the default at the time notice of requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act(SDWA) the Pamlico County L. BOTWAY deceased, are notified to exhibit direction, and running thence South 11° West termination is provided. You may be liable for All persons, firms and Water System utilizes chloramination at its water treatment facility. them to Paul R. Dorf, Executor of the Estate, 222.24 feet to a stake; thence South 80° rent due under the agreement prorated to the corporations having claims against HAYWOOD Chloramination is the controlled application of ammonia to the chlorination, on or before May 1, 2018, at the address East parallel with said road 98 feet to a stake; effective date of the termination. B. BOONE, JR. deceased, are notified to listed below or be barred from their recovery. thence North 11° East, parallel with said ditch, The date of this Notice is January 22, 2018. does not react with naturally occurring organic material in the source water to exhibit them to ALFRETTA B. JOHNSON, Debtors of the decedent are asked to make 122.40 feet to the edge of the said road; thence form disinfection by-products currently regulated by the SDWA. Executor of the Estate, on or before May 1, Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells immediate payment to the above-named North 80° West along the edge of the road 98 2018, at the address listed below or be barred Executor. feet to the beginning, containing one-half (1/2) Substitute Trustee from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent Water systems that utilize chloramination must periodically return to the free acre, more or less, and being a portion of the 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 are asked to make immediate payment to the chlorine process. This change provides additional assurance that the proper This 1st day of February, 2018. lands described in Book 79, Page 39, Pamlico above-named Executor. Charlotte, NC 28216 County Registry. disinfection of water in the system is maintained. This 1st day of February, 2018. Paul R. Dorf, Executor And Being more commonly known as: 156 (704) 333-8107 Estate of Andrea L. Botway Orchard Creek Rd, Oriental, NC 28571 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ Alfretta B. Johnson, Executor Most customers probably will not detect the difference; however, those with 39 Lilline Lane The record owner(s) of the property, as Estate of Haywood B. Boone, Jr. 17-095547 a keen sense of taste or smell may detect a slight chlorine odor in the water Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 reflected on the records of the Register of 7483 Kershaw Road Posted: ______Deeds, is/are Elizabeth B. Green. during this period. This would be due to the presence of residual chlorine Arapahoe, NC 28510 By: ______Publish January 31, February 7, 14 & 21, 2018. The property to be offered pursuant to this rather than odorless residual chloramines. Feb. 8, NC Hwy 55, Grantsboro, Feb. 7, Rupert Usher, NC Hwy 55, T. Freeman Trust, and William T. Freeman interference with electronic monitoring Bayboro, fire/building, $80 to Carol B. Freeman, $0 Reports device Feb. 8, Bruce Strickland, Country Club Feb. 6, 17.58 AC, from Jonathan B. Banks, Feb. 8, Vance Street, Bayboro, burglary- Drive, Arapahoe, mechanical, $40 Heather S. Banks, Steven Craig Banks, Incidents forcible entry Feb. 8, Ronald Bently, Alligator Creek Wesley R. Banks Jr., and Donna B. Banks Feb. 2, Main Street, Bayboro, transfer of Feb. 8, NC Hwy 304, Bayboro, found Road, Merritt, mechanical, $40 to Bear Ridge Properties LLC, $350 evidence for storage/NC WRC firearm Feb. 8, Charles Threatt, Lowland Road, Feb. 6, Riverdale Lot: 11 & Lot: 12, from Feb. 2, Crystal Court, New Bern, animal Feb. 8, NC Hwy 55 East, Bayboro, sex Lowland, demo, $0 Gloria K. Gabel to Timothy L. Godwin, $0 cruelty offender unlawfully on premises Feb. 8, Charles Threatt, Lowland Road, Feb. 6, Riverdale Lot: 10, from Gloria K. Feb. 2, NC Hwy 55, New Bern, simple Feb. 9, Main Street, Bayboro, disorderly Lowland, demo, $0 Gabel to Tonya G. Nobles, $0 physical assault conduct Feb. 9, Chris Fulcher, Ireland Drive, Feb. 6, Port Vandemere Four Tracts, from Feb. 3, Butterfly Circle, New Bern, Bayboro, commercial, $795 Peter Rollins to Peter Rollins and Craig aggravated assault Inspections Feb. 9, Margaret Mattison, Lowland Road, Rollins Scott, $0 Feb. 4, NC Hwy 55, Grantsboro, calls for Feb. 2, Daniel Allen, Neuse Drive, Lowland, demo, $0 Feb. 6, Duck Creek Estates Lot: 16, service Oriental, plumbing, $40 Feb. 9, Elliot Marnett, John Pollock Road, from William C. Nichols and Francis W. Feb. 4, Rebecca Road, Grantsboro, Feb. 2, Jeffry Frey, Orchard Creek Road, Grantsboro, building, $284.40 Nichols to Doris A. Williams, $60 overdose Oriental, new residence, $ Feb. 7, Lots C and 5, from Jeffrey J. Feb. 4, Rebecca Road, Grantsboro, person Feb. 2, Jeff Frey, Orchard Creek Road, Property Transfers Tomczak and Jeffrey John Tomczak to complaint Oriental, CAMA, $100 Feb. 5, 13.96 AC; Metes & Bounds, from Linda Tomczak, $0 Feb. 5, Neuse Road, Arapahoe, larceny Feb. 5, Taz Waller, Vandemere Street, Tammy-Lynn LeBrun to Sebastian X. Feb. 7, 1.05 AC, from Joseph R. Faron and Feb. 5, Neuse Road, Grantsboro, larceny Oriental, sun room, $191.96 Vargas, $380 Annie T. Faron to John R. Schafer, Eileen from a mail box Feb. 5, Sherri Hicks, Mildred Street, Feb. 5, S/S NC Hwy 55, Reelsboro, from C. Schafer, and Shauna Michelle McGuire, Feb. 6, NC Hwy 55, Grantsboro, larceny- Oriental, demo, $0 Albert F. Roach to Josh Allen Mills, $0 $250 all other larceny Feb. 5, Robert Taylor, NC Hwy 55, Feb. 5, Deed of Easement, from Josh Allen Feb. 8, 25 AC, from Kimberly Martin, Feb. 6, NC Hwy 55, New Bern, assault Stonewall, electrical, $40 Mills to Albert F. Roach, $0 Kimberly A. Martin, and Frontier Timber with a deadly weapon inflicting serious Feb. 6, Cindy Belangia, NC Hwy 306, Feb. 5, 7.38 Acres, from Kristen H. Fuller LLC to Kimberly Martin, Kimberly A. injury Grantsboro, mechanical, $133.60 EXR, Kenneth H. Hudson EST, Kristen H. Martin, and Frontier Timber LLC, $17 Feb. 7, NC Hwy 55, Grantsboro, Feb. 6, Nothing But The Word Ministry, Fuller, and Michael G. Fuller to Richard Feb. 9, Pecan Grove Marina Three Tracts, non-criminal detainment(involuntary NC Hwy 304, fire/building, $80 W. Hudson and Jeanette B. Hudson, $60 from Cox Family Properties LLC to commitment) Feb. 6, Willis/Pamlico Packing, Cross Feb. 6, Caraway Cove Lot: 38 & Lot: 43, Matthew Bohne and Lisa Bohne, $42 Road, Gransboro, electrical, $420 from Carol B. Freeman TR, The William Obituaries Ronald “Ronny” Warren McCotter, 29, of Vandemere passed away Carol Jenette Zongker Brock, Thursday, February 1, 2018. 74, of Aurora passed away He was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Kay McCotter and Thursday, February 8, 2018, at grandparents, Bobby & Joy McCotter. home. Ronny was a spark that lit so many lives, although he could drive She was preceded in death people crazy, his heart was always in the right place. He had an by her parents, Vernon & incredible sense of humor that could brighten anyone’s day. Ronny Ruby Zongker; brother, was adaptable, adventurous, ambitious, exuberant, frank, generous, Duane Zongker; sister, Sandy passionate, persistent, witty, and a talented piano and guitar player. Whittman; and companion, DJ Johnson. He is survived by two aunts, Bea Riggs and Shirley Traister; step- She is survived by her sisters, Nita Peele and husband, Jimmy, of uncle, Robby McCotter (Debbie); and various cousins. Grantsboro, and Verna Smith of Aurora; and brother, David Zongker His memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, February 17th at of Texas. Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jason Smith officiating. Her memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral 13th at Word Fellowship with the Rev. Owen Lupton officiating. home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service In lieu of flowers the family requested memorial contributions be at the church. made the Latitude Church (Pamlico), 1732 Racetrack Rd., New Bern, In lieu of flowers the family suggested memorial contributions be NC 28562. made to Bryant Funeral Home, PO Box 99, Alliance, NC 28509. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Crematory, Alliance. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Crematory, Alliance.

Electric Continued from page 1A citizen over 65 or a qualified disabled person. They also outline ful program provides support to those less fortunate and unable to a Preference (delay) Pay program for seniors. The Duke Energy absorb the higher usage bills. “Operation Roundup” rounds the cents Progress “Careline” is 1-800-622-7030. of your last bill UP to the next dollar and donates the “change” to the Tideland EMC is also an electric utility that services Pamlico program. You can enroll on your statement or log-in to your account County. The Pamlico News spoke with their Manager of Economic online or call customer service. You can also name a monthly dona- Dev. & Corp. Communications, Ms. Heidi Jernigan Smith who shared tion amount above “the change” if you would like to contribute more. some very dynamic recovery solutions for the high energy bills gen- Donations are tax deductible. Currently, only 10% of the residential erated this chilly winter. Tideland has two terrific payment program accounts in this cooperative are enrolled and contribute to Operation options available; Levelized Billing and FlexPay. Some information Roundup. Even so, during 2017 $26,800 was distributed across 306 is on their website (www.tidelandemc.com) or for more details you grant applications serving those in temporary need. Since January can contact their Helpline at 1-800-637-1079 (24 hours a day, 7 days 2018 was a particularly harsh month, $8,066 (30% of the 2017 fund) a week). has been distributed in just this one month to help those who budgets In summary, Levelized Billing is available to customers that have won’t absorb the weather related increases. a good payment history with the company. This program effectively Even though Spring is just around the corner, let us not forget that bills the rolling average of your usage (from the high to low) soften- Prevention is the Best Medicine. Make sure you are efficiently using ing the blow of extreme high usage months. FlexPay is a “Pre-pay” your energy through conservation, wrapping hot water heaters in an program (much like filling up your car with gas) that does Not require insulated jackets, wrapping hot water lines, cleaning air filters, clos- a security deposit nor does it level any reconnection fees. These ing fireplace dampers when not in use, unplugging electronics (phone accounts are equipped with an “auto switch” and the company is not chargers and the like) when not in use, and insulating doors and win- required on-site to manage the service. Any number of payments, dows. Take advantage of the Tideland EMC “High Usage Alert” sys- for any amount can be made during the month based on usage that is tem to let you know through text or email alerts when your household monitored and communicated via email or texts alerts. This process may be experiencing weather stress, careless use, appliance break- provides the information needed for one to make very specific daily down or maybe something more structural like ducting has become an decisions on usage (like not running several large appliances all at the issue. Enroll online today to minimize and catch potentially expensive same time). Either way, Ms. Smith emphasizes for anyone experienc- issues early! One Day you may be very glad you did! ing stress and anguish of how to cope with elevated bills to please call If you are a member of a community organization or church that their friendly Tideland office right away to discover and discuss the would be willing to work a “Weatherization Project” to help seniors option that will be right for you. and other households to achieve maximum energy comfort and effi- If you are simply annoyed by your elevated Tideland EMC bill ciencies please contact Tideland’s Heidi Smith at 252-945-7891. After but not experiencing hardship, please consider participating in the you experience helping out all those appreciative smiling folks, this Operation Roundup Program that the company offers! This wonder- also will be a thing you were glad you did! WEDNESDAY, February 14, 2018 On The Water 9 A 18 Teams To Compete In SailPack Regatta There is an area in Eastern North Carolina that is rental houses, and restaurants as the entire town known as the sailing capital of NC, that little town opens their arms and welcomes the sailors. The Socially Civic is Oriental. Settled by farmers and fisherman, sail- teams currently scheduled to attend this year are ing would not have become as popular as it is if not North Carolina State University, Drexel University, for the nearly perfect conditions. Positioned on the University of Maryland, Marquette University, shores of the Neuse River near the Pamlico Sound, Virginia Technical Institute, University of Georgia, The Pamlico News is Pleased and Excited to Introduce on March 7th… the waters in this area are fairly University of Vermont, A New and Fresh Approach to Publishing Community News! smooth, depths convey nicely University of Connecticut and for deeper draft vassals, and University of North Carolina steady breezes from the North Charlotte. East in the cooler months with Bow to Stern Boating began The Socially Civic Page South Westerly’s through the being a part of the ICSA net- Readers will Love this Visually Pleasing One Page Resource summer late fall gives sailboats work 3 years ago when the head of what Pamlico County can Offer! all they need to perform nicely. coach for NC State approached Just off the Neuse River Jim Edwards, owner and cap- We Will Highlight Our Community’s BEST Opportunities crossing under the Oriental tain about hosting the SailPack For Social & Civic Involvement and Fulfillment. bridge to the North are two Regatta. Eight boats competed creeks. To port is Greens Creek, setting for the that year. The following year Spring break training Don’t Miss Out! Clubs, Groups and Organizations annual fall Greens Creek Dinghy Regatta, and to was offered for the teams proceeding the SailPack Should Reserve Their Space to Participate Today! starboard is Smith Creek. It is just down this peace- event. Now 3 years later, the SailPack Regatta will ful little waterway on the Eastern banks that lies have 18 teams competing in the annual event on CONTACT THE PAMLICO NEWS TODAY Bow to Stern Boating Center. Home of what most March 31st through April 1st and over 150 sailors recently call the premier boating center in North spending their Spring break in the sailing capital of Carolina. Don’t let the quiet grounds, tree swing, North Carolina sailing Flying Juniors, 420’s Lasers, Actual Ad Size: and dockside setting fool you. In just a month this and J24 sailboats. The training will be just off of 3.78 X 3 inches little piece of paradise will be buzzing with sailors the Lou Mac Park on the Southern shore of the Black & White Your Ad busy rigging, sailing, and furling from colleges and Neuse River near the village making the activities universities all over the eastern part of the country. visible for all that want to watch. If you would like $250.00 They will travel to this peaceful little village and more information about the details of this event you transform the town into an inter collegiate sailing can contact Bow to Stern Boating at 252-249-2424 Per Year center training for the entire month of March. or visit their website at www.BowToSternBoating. Sailors will be staying and eating at local hotels, com To ensure your organization will be featured in the How Winter Temps Can Affect Your new weekly “Club Page” of The Pamlico News Contact The Pamlico News office @ Fishing Next Spring By Matt Shipman fishery for spotted seatrout in North Carolina alone, 252-249-1555 The following research was supported by had a total economic impact of more than $54 mil- or email: [email protected] North Carolina Sea Grant and the N.C. Coastal lion in 2016,” Ellis says. Recreational Fishing License Fund. This piece The importance of this fishery, and the NC www.thepamliconews.com originally appeared on NC State University’s news State findings, are likely why the N.C. Division 800 Broad St, Oriental, NC page. Contact author Matt Shipman at matt_ship- of Marine Fisheries announced Jan. 5 that it was [email protected] or 919-515-6386. barring commercial and recreational fishing of Cold winter weather can play a key role in what spotted seatrout in North Carolina waters until June you’re allowed to fish for next spring. That point 15 – after the species has passed its peak spawning was driven home when low temperatures in early season. Ben Casey Custom Framing January led North Carolina to temporarily bar Most spotted seatrout overwinter in shallow, Distinctive Work For Discriminating Tastes fishing for spotted seatrout estuarine waters, where (Cynoscion nebulosus), one water temperatures are of the most popular targets strongly affected by the air for recreational anglers. temperature. That makes Stories about isolated fish the species particularly kills resulting from cold susceptible to cold snaps temperatures — or “cold like those we saw in the The Casey Studios stuns” — of spotted seatrout first weeks of 2018. date back more than 100 “In mild winters, spotted Ben & Carolyn Casey years. But no one knew just seatrout populations can how important these events thrive in North Carolina www.bencaseyphotos.com could be until 2017, when NC State researchers waters,” Ellis says. “But high mortality during cold published new findings on population impacts. winters means it could take a while for the fishery [email protected] “We had a lot of anecdotes about spotted seat- to rebound. The fishery is being closed in North [email protected] rout, but in order to make good fishery manage- Carolina to protect the remaining spawners, in ment decisions, you need quantifiable, scientific hopes that this will help the species bounce back 252-249-6529 data,” says Tim Ellis, now an ecosystems analyst more quickly.” for the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary “Until Tim decided to take a look, nobody knew Partnership who did research on cold stuns and how important cold temperatures could be for spot- spotted seatrout while a Ph.D. student at NC State. ted seatrout at the population level,” Buckel says. Ellis, in collaboration with Joe Hightower and “Ultimately, our research is making a differ- Jeff Buckel of NC State, collected data on the spot- ence,” say Ellis, who also is a past Sea Grant/DMF Ben Casey has authored three books on Eastern NC waterways, is a photo-essayist, ted seatrout fisheries in North Carolina and Virginia Marine Fisheries Fellow. and documentary photographer. from 2008 through 2014 – work that ultimately led “We gave fishery managers key information they to three publications in 2017 and 2018 that address needed to make informed decisions about how to the impact low temperatures can have on the spe- respond to cold-stun events.” cies. And that impact can be significant. The three relevant papers are “Relating cold tol- “The full extent of this month’s cold stun is not erance to winterkill for spotted seatrout at its north- yet known, but conditions seemed comparable to ern latitudinal limits,” published February 2017 in what we saw in 2010 – and that year’s cold tem- the Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and peratures led to around 95 percent mortality in Ecology; “Winter severity influences spotted seat- spotted seatrout populations in North Carolina and rout mortality in a southeast US estuarine system,” Virginia,” Ellis says. published February 2017 in the journal Marine That’s a big deal, because spotted seatrout are Ecology Progress Series; and “Relative importance one of the most sought-after species by recreational of fishing and natural mortality for spotted seatrout Launch Your 2018 Boating Season With The anglers in North Carolina – and throughout the (Cynoscion nebulosus) estimated from a tag-return southeastern U.S. model and corroborated with survey data,” pub- Pamlico News On February 28th! “In terms of dollars and cents, the N.C. Division lished in January 2018 by the journal Fisheries • Brokerage Prep of Marine Fisheries estimates that the recreational Research. • Mechanics • Maintenance Tips Continued from page 1A • Upholsterers • Sail Makers Bruno Harkers Island native. The boat will be a traveling War II which Tom Brokaw labeled The Greatest • Fiberglass Care • Electronics classroom on rack-of-the-eye boatbuilding tech- Generation. Since coastal heritage as we have • Marinas • Plumbers niques. The Association also lent strong support to known it is disappearing, there is a sense of • Bottom Paint & • Marine How To’s a series of heritage boat building and sailing classes urgency that we begin planning tangible ways to to Core Sound youth. A project of Ben and Carolyn document and preserve the heritage of the genera- Casey, documenting Core Sound voices in a yet to tions that lived and worked in small coastal com- be published book, Sound People, was also sup- munities.” ported by the Association. Dennis Chadwick, from The Straits, the water At the membership meeting on Tuesday, attend- route to Core Sound west of Harkers Island, is a ees were treated to 2 mesmerizing retrospectives retired captain from the NC Ferry Division’s Cedar from Harkers Island natives, Will Guthrie and Red Island to Ocracoke run. A graduate of NC State Brooks, both 83. Close friends since first grade, University with a degree in horticulture, he, like so they shared highlights of their lives and occupa- many Core Sound natives, chose to return to coast- tions growing up and living in their coastal envi- al waters for a maritime career. He invited Brooks ronment. The two would meet at the Brooks home and Guthrie to be the program for this business and Full Color Special Ad Rates after school and take a small skiff out to clam or general membership meeting of NCCHA. fish. Heber Guthrie, Will’s younger brother, said, Bruno’s description of his background is an 2x2 - $ 20 “Sometimes it would be after dark when Will came example of a lifestyle that would be recorded. “I home, but our mother never worried if she knew am a family man. I have two sons, ages 18 and 20, 2x4 - $ 40 Will was with Red.” and the love of my life, my very understanding Red Brooks and his brother built a charter boat wife, Marianne. I keep parrots in my home and 3x5 - $ 60 and worked that for a few years. Then the family raise Anatolian shepherd dogs. Almost as important built a trawler, about 50 feet long, quite large for as being a family man, I am a commercial fisher- 3x8 - $100 Core Sound in the mid 1960s, and used it primarily man. I have very fond and vivid memories of my for shrimping. Will Guthrie built boats for commer- entire life that revolve almost entirely around the In Addition, A New Weekly Section, “Abow’t The Boat” 3x11 - $150 cial fishing all of his adult life; Red Brooks and his coast. I am fortunate to have fished with my grand- Will Launch In The Pamlico News On April 4th Featuring family did as many fishermen did. Instead of hiring father, my father, and my sons. I married my wife Guest Columns, Captain’s Corner, Boating Classifieds 1/2 Page - $275 a boatbuilder, they built their own boat, put their on my commercial fishing boat. I also changed including Slips, Boats For Sale/Wanted, Equipment, Dinghys carpentry tools aside, and fished with it until they diapers on my boat. For me, family and fishing go & Much Much More. felt they needed a different boat. The tools would hand in hand.” then come out again. Looking to NCCHA’s new year, the outgoing Ask About Our Special Rates. Noting that documenting and preserving coastal charter president, Barbara Pearson of Oriental, Reserve your advertising space for this special “Boat heritage is the core of NCCHA mission, Bruno said said, “I couldn’t be happier to turn the reins over to Launch” spread in the The Pamlico News by February that in addition to continually supporting Heber such a wonderful man. He will indeed be an asset 22nd. For more information, contact Guthrie’s heritage boatbuilding classes and Sound to NCCHA. I can’t wait to see what he does and Val Calcavecchia @ 252-725-9053 People, the Association would look at the feasibil- where he takes this great Association. He probably ity of recording the voices of seasoned coastal vet- won’t need my help, but I will be here for him if he or Angie Wilson @ 252-944-5750 erans and subsequently creating a library of DVDs does.” or The Pamlico News office @ available to every school system and museum in Visit nccoastalheritage.org to learn more, join, or 252-249-1555 the state. donate to finish and/or expand the service area of www.thepamliconews.com Bruno said, “I could see this effort being simi- projects underway. Questions can be forwarded to The Pamlico News • 800 Broad St., Oriental, NC 28571 • 252-249-1555 lar to the project of recording veterans of World [email protected] 10 A School Page WEDNEsday, February 14, 2018 PAMLICO COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL Pamlico Student Earns First Chair in All District Band IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!!! Jamie Durham, a 7th Grade Pamlico County Auditorium that Saturday evening. Middle School Band Student, earned 1st Chair Since Jamie earned 1st chair tenor saxophone Tenor Saxophone in the Middle School All in the Symphonic band he also earned the honor District Symphonic Band for the North Carolina of auditioning for one of the two tenor saxo- Bandmasters Association (NCBA), Eastern phone chairs in the Middle School All State District. There are 6 band districts in North Honor Band. Each NCBA district will send their Carolina. The NCBA Eastern District covers the top two tenor saxophonists to audition to be a area from I95 to the coast, and part of the North Carolina on Saturday, January 13th mid- Middle School All State dle school band students from Honor Band. Those auditions all over the district gathered are scheduled for March 3rd Students have began their at E.B. Aycock Middle School at Central Davidson Middle month long study of African- in Greenville, NC to audition School in Lexington, NC. American history in prepa- for the honor to be a part of Jamie is the first student from ration for the 6th annual one of the Middle School All Pamlico County Schools to “Motown Music Family Fun Eastern District Bands. The make it in to an All District Night.” We have introduced Eastern District has two differ- band in at least 9 years. Jamie our sixth graders to Motown, ent bands at the middle school said “I am very excited for one of the predecessors to level called the Concert Band this, but I’m also very ner- modern music. Students are and the Symphonic Band. vous. It has been a lot of researching various artists There are limited seats in each fun so far. I hope a lot more and learning about their band. It is an honor to be a Pamlico band students get to struggles and successes in a racially divided America. While some part of either band, but the do this too.” Jamie’s Middle students plan on stepping out of their comfort zones and creat- students that score the highest School Band Director, Mr. ing their own rendition of a Motown classic, others will continue during the audition are placed Dave Falardeau, said “I am researching a celebrated Motown artist. Either way, this will be in the Symphonic Band, and very proud of Jamie. I am another top hit at Pamlico County Middle School that you don’t to get 1st chair you have to glad he had this opportu- want to miss! Please come out and join us on Thursday, March 8th score higher than any of the other people audi- nity, and hope he learns a lot from it.” Mr. Jim at 6:00 p.m. for some great entertainment and Motown favorites! tioning on your instrument. Most of the students Durham, Jamie’s Father, Private Lesson Teacher, who make either of the middle school all district and Band Director of Pamlico County High bands are 8th graders, but Jamie Durham was School said “I am amazed at how much he has able to earn 1st Chair Tenor Saxophone in the learned in such a short time. He is a great young Symphonic band as a 7th grader. man who works very hard. I see that every day, As a part of the Middle School All District and I am glad others get to see that too.” Symphonic Band for the NCBA Eastern District, Jamie got to play with the 95 best scoring middle school band students in our district at the All District Band Concert at East Carolina University’s Wright Auditorium in Greenville, NC. The students who made it into the bands were given their concert music after the audi- tions were over. Those students then prac- ticed individually for about 3 weeks before the whole band came together at C.M. Eppes Middle School in Greenville, NC to practice all day on Friday, February 2nd, and Saturday, On Saturday, February 3rd, eighth grade teachers February 3rd. Their concert was then at Wright Mrs. Wendi Durci and Mrs. Martha Ann Harper repre- sented PCMS at the annual Reading Fun Day held at Mathcounts the New Bern Mall. The annual event is sponsored by held at South Central High School in Winterville the Twin Rivers Reading Council to promote literacy and a lifelong love of reading. This year’s theme was on Saturday, February 3rd. Our team represented “Show Your Strength: Unleash Your Literacy Power”. a portion of the top 185 Mathletes in Eastern Each booth, sponsored by schools or organizations in North Carolina that competed in the tourna- Craven & Pamlico Counties, offered games or make & ment. The students that qualified to participate take activities to children of all ages. In addition to the in the Mathcounts team are all above average activities, children were given the opportunity to select math students and showed the determination, a new book to take home. perseverance and drive that a student must have to compete in such an elite competition. Future City Our group was made up of sixth grader Emma Future City starts with a question—how can educator mentor Elizabeth Harwick to the state The MATHCOUNTS Competition Series is Altman, seventh graders Naomi Karbowsky, we make the world a better place? To answer competition that was held at the McKimmon a national program that provides students the Caleb Toler and Abby Harwick, eighth grad- it, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students imagine, Center on the campus of NC State University in opportunity to compete in live, in-person con- ers Stewart Armstrong, Kamden Dressler, Jayln research, design, and build cities of the future Raleigh.The students gave a 10 minute presenta- tests against and alongside their peers. Created in Dunn, Caileb Duvall, Noah Johnson and Kaity that showcase their tion and a 10 minute 1983, it is the longest-running MATHCOUNTS Leaming. The students were also able to experi- solution to a city- question and answer program and is open to all sixth-, seventh- and ence Duck Donuts on the way home. Pamlico wide sustainability session to a panel of eighth-grade students. Pamlico County Middle County Middle School and their coach Elizabeth issue. Past topics 6 judges that were School was proud to send 10 of our amazing Harwick are extremely proud of these young include stormwater either NC State Mathletes to the Regional Competition that was people. management, urban engineering faculty agriculture, public or representatives PCMS Makes Great Art! spaces, and green of corporations that Recently Middle recognized for placing energy. The 2017- sponsored the com- School artists and stu- in their perspective cat- 2018 theme is The petition. Afterwards dents of Mrs. Karen egories: Age-Friendly City. the students spent Spruill, had work Adyson Forman- 1st Teams will identify another 2 ½ hours entered in the Oriental place for printmaking an age-related chal- presenting to judges Women’s Club annual Whisper Johnson- 2nd lenge that exists in that rotated every 7 art show/ competition. place for printmaking today’s urban environments and engineer two minutes. The students were treated to a catered The works included Abigail Bretz- 1st innovative solutions that allow their future city’s lunch and also listened to several speakers rep- pastel drawings, col- place for pastel drawing senior citizens to be as active and independent as resenting the city planning department of Wake ored pencil drawings Steven Davis- 2nd they want to be. County and engineers from NC State. of pop art images place for pastel drawing Participants complete five deliverables: a vir- The PCMS Future City Competition team this and linoleum prints Brooklyn Griffin- 3rd tual city design (using SimCity); a 1,500-word year consisted of seventh grader Abby Harwick, designed and printed place for pastel drawing city essay; a scale model; a project plan, and a and eighth graders Kamden Dressler and Noah by the students. The artwork was featured in Jayln Dunn- 2nd place for marker/ colored presentation to judges. Pamlico County Middle Johnson. The team placed 6th in the state overall Oriental on January 28th where the students pencil School sent their 3 person team consisting of and won the first place prize of $150 for Best and their families were given a reception during Sarah Henries- 3rd place for marker/ colored seventh grader Abby Harwick and eighth graders Use of Water Resources. the open house. The following students were pencil Kamden Dressler and Noah Johnson with their

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For some students, this event was the first time being Our first place winner was 8th grader Noah Johnson who will go on stage while facing the big challenge of on to the regional competition on March learning the correct spelling of each word. 10th in Washington, North Carolina. Pre-Emergent Each student is to be commended for being Our second place winner was 6th grader Crabgrass a participant and stepping up to the plate to LoriBeth Dunn and 3rd place was 8th Weed & Grass Apply make this event a meaningful competition. grader Caileb Duval. Killer Preventer This event, coordinated by PCMS Media Donations from the Pamlico County Early Coordinator, Kim Prescott, provided an Education Foundation and Mayo’s opportunity for parents, relatives, faculty Restaurant were greatly appreciated to and students to be actively involved in make the bee possible. A big thanks watching the students participate. The goes to our pronouncer, Ms. Betsy FORREST FARM SUPPLY words and rules used were provided by McCandless, and the three judges, Flo 502 Main Street, Bayboro, NC 28515 Scripps National Spelling Bee. According Daniels, Maija Fink and Fonrose Rice (252) 745-3551 to Spell It! 2018, which provides word lists for making this event possible. Be sure and spelling tips, the purpose is to help to come out to our Bee next year to help students improve their spelling, increase us celebrate “14” years. We hope to see it their vocabulary, learn concepts, and develop correct English usage grow each year, and as always, we thank you for your continued sup- that will help them all their lives. The bee also provides great practice port. Make Music with speaking skills and getting up in front of an audience. a Part of PCHS’s Javon Armstrong Named 1A Regional Wrestling Champion Your Life 1A Regional Wrestling Tournament took place February 9th and 10th at South Davidson High School. 28 teams gathered and the 4 Performing members and the artistic director of the Pamlico top in each weight class advanced to wrestle at Greensboro for state Chorale invite you to SING WITH US! Please join us on championship. By the end of Saturday Coach Knox had four wres- Mondays, 7:00-9:00 PM in the fellowship hall of the Oriental tlers hoping to be placing in the top four to advance to states. Javon Armstrong was still in the championship round while Nathan Toler, United Methodist Church* as we begin preparing for our Marcus Harris, and Jonah Stephens were in the consolationship round. Annual Spring Concert. The Pamlico Chorale is a volunteer The 3 guys in the consolation round had to wrestle their way back up group sponsored by the Pamlico Arts Council. which meant 4 matches.”They really gave me their all and I am proud No auditions necessary of what they accomplished,”said Coach Knox. Pamlico placed 8th out *LOCATION: 404 Freemason Street, Oriental, NC of 28 teams combining the team points. Nathan, Marcus, and Jonah placed 5th out of a 16 man bracket. Not a bad showing for the day. The highlight of the night was sophomore Javon Armstrong who went World Spay Day is Tuesday, February on to win and become the 1A Regional Champion. Javon qualified 27th when a spotlight is shone on the for states his freshman year. This year he will return to Greensboro to power of affordable, accessible spay/neuter Javon Armstrong, 1A East Regional Champion. Photo contributed by to save the lives of companion animals, compete in the state championship tournament. Krysten Knox community (feral and stray) cats. The Pamlico News would like to help spread Hurricanes Continued from page 1 the message with a PCHS Hurricanes Host special February 21st “Pet Care” issue. boys played 5 games in the span of just 9 days. Despite physical and This special issue will feature all you need mental fatigue, the mighty Hurricanes persevered and were able to Conference Tournament to know about our favorite furry friends clinch the conference with a 10-0 record on Wednesday, January 24th and advice on how to keep your pet against Grover C. Fields. They finished the five game stretch at 11-0. Coastal Plains Conference 2017-2018 Basketball Tournament Schedule happy and healthy while highlighting the The final game of the regular season shored up a perfect record of 1st round games Monday, hosted by higher seed team, Championships at #1 Boys on Friday. Semi-final Boys at #1 seed Boys on Tuesday, Semi-final Girls at #1 seed Girls on Wednesday importance of World Spay Day. Show your 12-0, the number one seed and home court advantage in the postsea-

support by submitting a photo of your son tournament. One player stated after the game: “Going undefeated Boy's Bracket 1 Pamlico Co. favorite furry friend along with a caption was a great feeling. We just focused on one game at a time and right and a small submission fee of just $5. Your now our focus is on our 4 Tarboro Tuesday, Feb. 13th 7:30 pm pet will be featured in the “Pet Parade” first playoff game.” Monday, Feb. 12th 6:00 pm section of this upcoming issue Help That focus payed Spread The Message! off. February 1st pitted 5 South Creek the Pamlico Hurricanes Friday, Feb. 16th 7:30 pm Email photo and caption to: [email protected] 2 Northside versus Grover C. Fields The Pamlico News Payment can be made over the phone or Grizzlies in the first Monday, Feb. 12th 7:30 pm mailed to: PO Box 510 conference playoff 7 Southside Oriental, NC 28571. game. The game was Tuesday, Feb. 13th 6:00 pm 252.249.1555 tied fifteen apiece 3 Riverside at halftime. The home crowd was buzzing Monday, Feb. 12th 7:30 pm ***If one school is hosting a Girls & Boys game In Oriental 252-249-0359 in the sec- ond half 6 Jones Sr. on the same night, the Girls play at 6pm and & Downtown New Bern as Pamlico outscored Boys will play at 7:30pm. its opponent 23-7 in the Girl's Bracket 1 Pamlico Co.

second half resulting in 4 Southside Wednesday, Feb. 14th 7:30 pm victory with a final score of 38-22. The finals Monday, Feb. 12th 6:00 pm were only one short week 5 Tarboro away. West Craven’s Friday, Feb. 16th 6:00 pm defeat of Havelock that same night provided the much anticipated 2 Riverside matchup for the finals. Only seven days separated the Hurricanes from a championship and a highly coveted perfect, undefeated season. Monday, Feb. 12th 6:00 pm

The Coastal Middle School Athletic Conference Tournament final 7 South Creek took place on February 7th. Being conference champions afforded the Wednesday. Feb. 14th 6:00 pm home court to Pamlico. West Craven and Pamlico squared off before 3 Northside

a capacity crowd. The tip off started the match precisely at 6 P.M. Monday, Feb. 12th 6:00 pm Four quarters or 24 minutes was all that stood in the way of a historic New Youth & Adult Hurricane season. The game was filled with excitement and athletic 6 Jones Sr. fervor as both teams struggled early on resulting in a paltry score of Simply Southern! 6-4 after the first quarter. Pamlico was losing, but not for long. The Submitted by Henry Rice, PCS Director of Student Services mighty Hurricanes bounced back in the second quarter and went into The girl’s and boy’s PCHS basketball teams both earned a bye and halftime leading 20-16. They would not relinquish the lead again. the opportunity to host the Coastal Plains Conference basketball tour- Being up by as much as 12 points in the second half, Pamlico secured nament this week. The boy’s semifinals will take place on Tuesday, a 39-33 victory and title of tournament champions. The team was February 13 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Pamlico will participate in presented with two trophies: One for the conference and one for the the 7:30 game. The girl’s semifinal games will be on Wednesday, tournament. The season was over. The Hurricanes were 14-0. February 14. The Lady Canes will participate in the 7:30 game. On Coach Gibbs’ statement to the parents before the start of the season Friday night, the Hurricanes will host the Conference Championship about not judging the team on how we start but on how we finish games. The girl’s game is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. and the boy’s game most certainly rang true. The Pamlico Middle School Hurricanes is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.. Come out and support the Hurricanes in proved to be the “Perfect Storm!” the conference tournament. We service and install all brands and models of Heating & Air Conditioning Units Hurricane Boatyard, llc. Natural or Propane Gas, Oil, Electric, or Geothermal Best Kept secret On the Bay river • Free estimates on new installations and/or replacements. Transients Welcome • Residential and commercial applications Spaces Available At Floating & Hard Docks • Complete ductwork inspections, repairs, and now New Customer Bath House offering duct cleaning. New Laundry Facilities • Serving five counties for over 35 years Plenty Of Parking Bottom Painting & Repairs Free Income Tax Fiber Glassing Certified Caterpillar Marine Analyst Preparation Pamlico County Senior Citizens Center 800 Main Street, Alliance, NC Wednesdays 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Hurricane Harbor Marina February 7 through April 11 & Hurricane Boatyard Phone 252 772-5245 Since 1978 EMAIL: [email protected] Ask About Our Spring Specials Must have Photo ID for all taxpayers Social Security Cards for all taxpayers and Dependents (252) 745-5135 601 Chinchilla Drive, Bayboro, NC 6690 Hwy. 55 East in Reelsboro • 252-745-5483 • New Bern V.I.T.A. (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) [email protected] | www.hurricaneboatyard.com IRS Sponsored Program for Elderly and Low to Emergency, Nights & Weekends 252-670-7688 Marker #18 on Bay River Moderate Income Taxpayers www.scottph.com 12 A Neighborhood WEDNEsday, February 14, 2018 Beat The Wintertime Blues With Oysters, Chili And Good Music For A Good Cause Everything Google Are you looking for a Local cooks are way to have some fun and invited to enter a crock- Business Summit help your community? pot of their best chili Then let’s get cracking! for a chance at a trophy ŽƐƚ͗&Z͊ The Pamlico Community and prize. Chef Justise College Foundation will Robbins of Kinston’s The ^ƉŽŶƐŽƌĞĚďLJ host its 8th Annual Great Chef and the Farmer and Oyster Revival & Chili Gary Hardison of Gary’s Pamlico Community College Small Business Center Cookoff on Saturday, Downeast Restaurant will  Feb. 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. be judging the entries. at the PCC campus in Enter your chili by con- dŚŝƐ^ƵŵŵŝƚĨŽĐƵƐĞƐŽŶƉƌŽǀŝĚŝŶŐLJŽƵǁŝƚŚƚŚĞƚŽŽůƐƚŚĂƚLJŽƵŶĞĞĚƚŽ Grantsboro. tacting Noevere at the ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚLJŽƵƌďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐŽŶƚŚĞηϭƌĂŶŬĞĚƐĞĂƌĐŚĞŶŐŝŶĞŝŶƚŚĞh^͕ For $30, you can enjoy number below no later all-you-can-eat oysters and than Wednesday, Feb. 21 'ŽŽŐůĞ͘zŽƵǁŝůůĂůƐŽůĞĂƌŶŚŽǁƚŽŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞLJŽƵƌŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƚŝŽŶ͕ sample some delicious chili prepared by area for a chance to a customized wood and bamboo cooks. Most importantly, you’ll be helping the plaque worthy of displaying on your wall and ĞĨĨŝĐŝĞŶĐLJ͕ďƌĂŶĚƌĞĂĐŚ͕ĂŶĚƚŽĐŽŶǀĞƌƚǀŝƐŝƚŽƌƐƚŽĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌƐ͊ PCC Foundation support deserving college stu- a $25 Food Lion gift certificate or $10 Piggly

 dents right here in the community. Wiggly gift certificate! >ĞĂƌŶĨƌŽŵ/ŶƚĞƌŶĂƚŝŽŶĂůDĂƌŬĞƚŝŶŐ^ƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐƚZĞŶĂĞ^ŝŵŽŶ͕D “The Great Oyster Revival & Chili Cookoff Additionally, there will be door prizes, a  is a fantastic way to shrug off the winter blues 50-50 raffle and a silent auction. dŚƵƌƐĚĂLJ–&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϭϱ and enjoy an afternoon outside the house,” said Now’s the time to get your tickets for this Michelle Noevere, development director for the one-of-a-kind winter event before they sell out.  ϯ͗ϭϱƉŵ–ϱ͗ϬϬƉŵ“'ŽŽŐůĞƉƉƐĨŽƌƵƐŝŶĞƐƐWĂƌƚηϭ” PCC Foundation. “We’re looking forward to a Tickets are on sale at PCC’s bookstore,  fun time eating delicious food with great friends Nautical Wheelers in Oriental and New Bern, ϲ͗ϬϬƉŵ–ϴ͗ϬϬƉŵ“'ŽŽŐůĞƉƉƐĨŽƌƵƐŝŶĞƐƐWĂƌƚηϮ” – all for a good cause.” and Bayboro Pharmacy. A limited number of &ƌŝĚĂLJ–&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϭϲ This year’s event will feature exciting musical tickets will be available at the door. Be sure to guests, saxophonist Jim Durham and guitarist/ bring your own gloves and knife – and come  ϯ͗ϭϱƉŵ–ϱ͗ϬϬƉŵ“'ŽŽŐůĞDLJƵƐŝŶĞƐƐͲůĂŝŵzŽƵƌ singer/songwriter Hank Barbee, of the acclaimed hungry! KŶůŝŶĞ>isting!” Eastern NC band The Dust Parade. They have For more information, contact the Foundation taken their show on the road and have cut a cou- at 252-249-1851, ext. 3084, or email mno-  ϲ͗ϬϬƉŵ–ϴ͗ϬϬƉŵ“Google's YouTube for Businesses” ple of albums. Their unique style of Blues/surf/ [email protected]. Sponsorship opportuni-  jazz-improv performed over catchy songwriting ties are also available. Sponsors’ names will be ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ–&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϭϳ will entertain and enthrall you. on signage at the event and the college’s elec-  ϭϬ͗ϬϬĂŵ–ϭϮŶŽŽŶ“hƐĞGoogle Ad Words to raise SEO” “This is world-class talent, well worth the $30 tronic signing fronting Highway 306, by which ticket price alone,” Noevere said with a smile. 3600 vehicles pass per day, according to latest  ϭ͗ϬϬƉŵ–ϯ:00pm “Google – Converting Visitors to CustomershƐŝŶŐzŽƵƌ “The oysters and chili are just a bonus!” NCDOT figures! Website!” ddE>>^/y^D/EZ^͕KZ:h^dKEKZdtK͊ PCC Continued from page 1A planned to become a teacher. with a chuckle. ^/'EhW&KZ'KK'>^hDD/d^^^/KE^d,dZ^d&KZzKh͊ In 2011, Leary began volunteering in PCC’s However, she relented, saying she was humbled  Community Living class, which then was known as by the honor and was appreciative that her students ůů^ĞŵŝŶĂƌƐǁŝůůďĞŚĞůĚĂƚƚŚĞĂLJďŽƌŽĞŶƚĞƌ͕ĂLJďŽƌŽ͕EϮϴϱϭϱ “Compensatory Education.” She eventually became would receive some recognition. a substitute teacher, then a part-timer and finally Leary thanked several area organizations for their 'ŽƚŽǁǁǁ͘ƉĂŵůŝĐŽĐĐ͘ĞĚƵͬƐďĐƚŽƌĞŐŝƐƚĞƌ the permanent teacher. support of the Community Living class in recent  “It just fell into place,” she said. years, including Wardens Grove Free Will Baptist PCC was fortunate to find someone like Leary to Church, the Goose Creek Island 55-plus Club, WĂŵůŝĐŽŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJŽůůĞŐĞ lead the class, said Jim Privette, director of transi- Bayboro United Methodist Church, New Vision PH ^ŵĂůůƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞŶƚĞƌ tion programs at PCC and Leary’s direct supervisor. Church, River Time Civitan Club, Pamlico County DŝŶĚLJDŽŽƌĞ͕ “She brought energy and creativity as well as a Courthouse employees, family and friends. ϳϬϱDĂŝŶ^ƚ͘ĂLJďŽƌŽ͕EϮϴϱϭϱ fresh perspective,” he said. “She struck the balance Leary decided to step down from her post so she ^ŝƌĞĐƚŽƌ ϮϱϮͲϮϰϵͲϭϴϱϭdžϯϬϰϱŽƌ between the disciplines necessary for an organized could help care for her first grandchild, who was classroom and the flexibility of nurturing a diverse born last September. She has two grown daughters, ϮϱϮͲϱϳϭͲϮϮϰϯ group of students.” and she has been married for 34 years. Privette says he can see the positive change Betsy Bailey now leads with Community Living Leary has had on the students. class, with assistance from Darlene Willis. “She helped all of them mature,” he said. “Pattie Leary loves spending time with the baby, but has built the students’ confidence. Today, they will misses her students and her role in the classroom – look you in the eye and engage in conversation. but, again, she insists that you not call it a job. This would not have happened for a number of “It’s just a rewarding position,” she said. them some years ago.” “There’s nothing like that. It was just a blessing to Leary said she was surprised to learn Ross want- me. They always brought a smile to your face and a ed her to receive the President’s Award. blessing to your heart each day.” “I felt others were more deserving. I told him, Sandy Wall can be reached at 252-249-1851, ext. ‘You need to give this to somebody else,’” she said 3010, or [email protected].

8TH ANNUAL GREAT OYSTER REVIVAL & CHILI COOKOFF Proceeds directly support PCC students! Entertainment by blues/surf/jazz-improv musicians Jim Durham and Hank Barbee! Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 3 to 5 p.m. PCC Campus - Grantsboro

Calling all cooks! Enter a crockpot of your best chili for a chance at a trophy and a prize! Chef Justise Robbins of

$30 per person for all-you-can-eat oysters and chili! BYO glove, knife, etc. Tickets are on sale at PCC’s Bookstore, Nautical Wheelers in Oriental and New Bern, and Bayboro Pharmacy. Contact Michelle Noevere for more details

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