Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Vol. 49 No. 60 14 pages

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 | Your Community News Source Since 1968 | www.thepamliconews.com | .50 NOTABLES State Championship Bound!!! Legislators Introduce STOP Act To Goose Creek State Park All About Bears Come out to Goose Creek on Sunday, March 12 at 2 Lady Hurricanes Advance to Confront Opioid Epidemic p.m. and spend the afternoon talking about the life history of bears, examine mounts, skulls and furs. Meet at Championship in Chapel Hill RALEIGH –Reps. the number of people who become the Visitors Center. For more information, please call Murphy, Davis, Horn addicted, while funding treatment (252) 923-2191. and Malone and and recovery will help those who are Sens. Davis, McInnis currently struggling. I am confident VITA Offers Free Tax Preparation And Electronic and Rabon, joined that together we can make progress Filing by Attorney General Josh Stein, combating this crisis.” –Attorney Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sponsored by the unveiled legislation to confront the General Josh Stein IRS is now available at The Pamlico County Senior opioid epidemic. The STOP Act, for- Center, 800 Main Street in Alliance. Wednesdays mally the Strengthen Opioid misuse 9am-3pm, February 1-April 12, 2017. Assistance is Prevention Act, was introduced with provided for the Elderly and low/moderate income companion bills in the House and residents for both Federal and NC Taxes. You must Senate. This legislation will ensure bring: Government issed photo identification for taxpayer, and spouse if filing a joint return; Social smarter prescribing and smarter dis- Security cards for everyone listed on your return and pensing of highly-addictive prescrip- a copy of your 2015 tax return. For more information tion drugs. The bill also includes $20 please call the Pamlico County Senior Center at 252- million for treatment and recovery 745-7196 or 252-772-5245 and leave a message. Your over two years. call will be returned. “I am proud and humbled to spon- “Prescription drug addiction is a sor landmark legislation that will crisis that affects every corner of our Arapahoe UMC’s Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage lead all the major stakeholders in state and claimed the lives of close Dinner the battle against the tragic Opioid to 1,400 North Carolinians in 2015 The Arapahoe United Methodist Church will hold its Epidemic in North Carolina.” – Rep. alone,” said Sen. Jim Davis, who Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner on March Greg Murphy (MD) has spent nearly two years work- 15, 2017 at 6 p.m. Pam Yurko and her “Sous Chef”, “The opioid epidemic is destroy- ing on the STOP Act. “It is one of son Mark, have been cooking this meal for about a ing families across North Carolina,” the gravest challenges we face as a dozen years now. Tickets cost $17, eat in or take out. said AG Stein. “As I travel the state, which is why it is so important This dinner is an annual fundraiser for Pamlico County state, I regularly hear gut-wrenching that we pass this bipartisan solution, Fishes and Loaves Outreach, a food bank for the stories about this issue. Smarter tackle this epidemic and help save needy here in our county. Tickets must be purchased in prescribing practices will reduce human lives.” advance, so just call Pam Yurko at 617-3573 or Mark Yurko at 617-0669 or E-mail Pam: [email protected]. The church is located on Highway 306 South and Ben- nett Road – at the Minnesott Beach Town line. Coach Rose And Her Lady Canes Celebrate With The Eastern Horse Industry Promotion Oriental Farmers Market Regional Championship Trophy Open every Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Located Referendum on Hodges Street in front of Garland Fulchers Sea- Submitted by food. The market features a wide variety of goodies Henry Rice, Pamlico Horse and other request a ballot and including locally grown produce, farm fresh eggs, County Schools equine animal owners/ absentee registration lessors will vote across form. These must be home-baked breads, biscotti, cookies, cakes, pies as Sophomore stand- well as preserves and chocolates. the state today, March turned in to the Extension out Jainaya Jones 08, to determine office by March 08, and Minnesott Golf And Country Club Pot O’ Gold used her ball han- whether to continue will be counted along Party dling skills to weave to voluntarily assess with others on March 09. Do you possess te luck of the Irish? Try your hand the Hurricanes into themselves four dol- If the vote is favorable at the Pot O’ Gold Party on Saturday, March 18 at 6 the record books. lars ($4.00) per ton of commercial on March 09, the NC Department of p.m. for lots of prizes and lots of fun. Entertainment For the first time, horse feed in order to provide funds Agriculture and Consumer Services by Kenny O’Belangia, pork roast dinner for two. Eat, the Pamlico County to promote the interests of the horse will continue to receive the assess- drink and be merry. Contact Lisa or Terry at 249-0813 High School Lady industry. ment funds from manufacturers for more details. Hurricanes basketball Residents in Pamlico County and/or distributors of horse feed, team will compete may vote at the Pamlico County and will remit the money to the NC Duke Energy Family Science Night Please join our PCPS family for a night of hands for the NCHSAA 1A Extension Office from 8:30 a.m. Horse Council. The Horse Council State Championship. to 5:00 p.m. Any North Carolina has indicated that the funds will be on science activities at the Pamlico County Primary th School, Thursday, March 16 from 6-7:30 p.m. Made The Hurricanes resident who has reached his/her 9 used for 4-H and other youth and possible by a Duke Energy Science Grant. defeated Roxboro birthday as of January 1, 2017 and educational programs, trails advo- Community School who has complete or partial owner- cacy, equine research, representation New Bern Farmers Market 59-47 to earn the ship or lease of an equine (horse, of horse interests in government, Grow it, Sew it, Make it, Bake it. Saturday, March 11, Eastern Regional pony, mule, donkey or hinny) is eli- marketing programs, enforcement Home made sauces, salsas, relishes, jams and jellies! Championship and gible to vote. Individuals must sign of horse laws, and improved public Home baked pies, cakes, cookies, and other treats and a statement certifying eligibility at awareness of diseases and other a spot in the state sweets! Farm raised meats, eggs, bee-made raw honey time of voting. threats to horses’ well-being. title game. After the and creamed honey. The New Bern Farmers Market Coach April Rose Since many horse owners work Many other agricultural commodi- is now accepting SNAP/EBT. Open Saturdays from game, Coach April away from home during business ties have similar voluntary assess- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at 421 South Front Street in Rose said, “I’m just at a loss for words; pretty much speechless. I’m hours, a provision has been made ment programs. Horsemen may Downtown New Bern. Call 252-633-0043. really proud and really excited at the same time. I’m looking forward for absentee voting. Between the receive a refund of the assessment to continuing our journey.” The journey will continue Saturday, when dates of February 20–March 08, by writing to the NC Horse Council Easterseals Eggstravaganza! the Lady Canes travel to Chapel Hill to take on Mount Airy in the Dean horse owners may visit or phone within a year of purchase and E.M.P.O.W.E.R. New Bern will host an Easter Bunny Smith Center. The game will tip-off at 12 p.m. the County Extension Center and including proof of purchase. and egg hunt for individuals with intellectual/developmental disbilities. Photography provided by Far Vista Photgraphics. Photo package pricing begins at $19.99. (No private photos will be allowed). To schedule an CarolinaEast Accolades Accumulate appointment call (252) 631-5417. the four counties in which CarolinaEast has care locations. “And we care for all comers – regardless of their ability to pay,” empha- Pamlico Chorale sized Leggett. The Pamlico Chorale is rehearsing Monday evenings Being named Business North Carolina’s third best hospital in the state at 7:00 p.m. at the Oriental United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. We are giving out new music and is only one of several respected honors bestowed upon the organization preparing for the Spring Concert in April. Hope to see and included in this popular state-wide publication which includes ratings some new faces and hear some new voices. from other respected agencies. CarolinaEast also showed up in the “Patient Picks” rankings based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems patient surveys. Advanced care has been recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield in their “Cutting-Edge Hospitals” listing where CarolinaEast is noted for its cardiac care and maternity care. US New and World Report included CarolinaEast See Notables , page 2A In its annual March, “State’s Best Hospitals” edition, Business North in their list of “Top-Performing Tar Heel Hospitals” for performance treat- Carolina magazine named CarolinaEast Medical Center the third “Best ing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure and hip and knee Inside Hospital” in North Carolina” as determined by publicly reported data and replacement.The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services debuted their several other ratings agencies and insurers. The 2016 edition of this annual star rating system in July 2016 at which time CarolinaEast Medical Center Almanac...... 2A section had CarolinaEast in the number five position; the 2015 edition rated was one of only four Five Star hospitals in North Carolina. The December th Classifieds...... 8A the coastal Carolina organization 15 best in the state. 19, 2016 ratings release resulted in CarolinaEast being North Carolina’s only Commentary...... 6A “We are obviously thrilled with our advance towards the top – it is affir- Community...... 7A CMS Five Star Hospital. Horoscopes...... 2A mation that we strive to do what is right, every encounter, every opportu- The organization has also received accolades from other well known rat- Kitchen Chatter...... 9A nity, every day – no exceptions,” said Ray Leggett, President and CEO of ing agencies including Healthgrades which recognized the organization for Legals...... 10 A CarolinaEast Health System. “This is yet another indication that our 2,500 performance in cardiac surgery (50 best hospitals in the nation) and patient Local...... 11A plus employees, 250 physicians and nearly 500 volunteers come to work safety for three and four years in a row, respectively. The Women’s Choice Neighborhood...... 3A every day with a servant’s heart to care for our community and our region – Obituaries...... 7A Awards have rewarded CarolinaEast over the years for positive outcomes in On The Water...... 13A and they do so 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year – since the areas of orthopedics, cardiac care and patient experience. The Leapfrog Reports...... 10A we opened our doors in 1963,” he added. organization which ranks organization on a letter scale and focuses solely on Sandy’s List...... 9A During fiscal year 2016 CarolinaEast Health System cared for 13,980 patient safety graded CarolinaEast with an “A.” “We feel like an Eagle Scout School Page...... 12A inpatients, 109,381 outpatients, 62,433 emergency department patients and with a ton of merit badges,” beamed Leggett. “And I could not be more Things To Know...... 4A & 5A saw 210,381 patients in the 17 CarolinaEast Physicians offices. A total of proud of our many accomplishments.” 396,175 patient encounters took place on the main campus and throughout

Obituaries •Addie Peru Vaughan Durham, 93 of Arapahoe Pamlico Community Health Center •Mollie Ballance Campen, 103 of Lowland of Greene County Health Care Inc. We are welcoming new pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. G C Call 252-745-2070 today HC Got News? Call us at, 249-1555 or for an appointment. 313 Main Street, Bayboro email editor@thepamliconews.com. 2 A Almanac WEDNEsday, MARCH 8, 2017 Quick Reference The Cultural & Life Enrichment program at Emergency: Dial 911 for police, sheriff, fire departments, PCC wants to hear from YOU! rescue squads, ambulance We are seeking our communi- Animal Poison Control Center: 1-888-426-4435 ty’s feedback on courses that we included $40.00 Carteret General Hospital: 808-6000 are in the process of forming. No experience required, machine Coastal Carolina Regional Airport: 638-8591 Is there interest in learning to is needed Emergency Pet Care: 444-1399 play Bridge or Ballroom Dance or even Belly Dance? Please note-Culural & Life Enrich- Highway Patrol: 1-800-441-6127 Would you enjoy learning ment Courses are self-supporting Medical Assistance (CarolinaEast Medical Center): 633- to make jewelry from precious and require minimum students. 8111 metal clay or polymer clay? Fees are nonrefundable after the first class. For more information Nova Urgent Care: 745-7440 Music classes for adults and/ and possible schedule changes Pamlico County Departments or kids or learn to make and play contact: Jane Whitley @ 252-249- your own Diddley Bow! Board of Elections: 745-4821 1851 x 3033/jwhitley@pamli- Knitting, Sewing, Crafting, cocc.edu or Denise Meyerson @ County Manager: 745-3133 Poetry & Fiction Writing, 252-249-1851 x3117/dmeyerson@ Emergency Management: 745-4131 Conversational language class pamlicocc.edu Health Dept.: 745-5111 and Holistic Health classes or... Please let us know what inter- Recycling Center: 745-3283 ests YOU have and if want to Notables Senior Services: 745-7196 be included on the email list to Continued from page 1 Sheriff’s Dept. (non-emergency) – 745-3101 be notified of new classes which See our Blog at are posted on page 2. Toddler Partnership Play Group easternncfoodie.blogspot.com & thepamlicnews.com Social Services: 745-4086 The Pamlico Partnership For Also... if you or someone you Tax Collector: 745-4125 Children Play Group is held on know would enjoy sharing a Wednesday mornings at both 9 a.m. Water Dept.: 745-5453 skill or talent with others, you and 10:30 a.m. at the Pamlico Pri- Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222 are so welcomed! mary School, room 205. Children See our Blog at Send us any and all input US Coast Guard (Hobucken): 745-3131 from birth to age 3 along witheasternncfoodie.blogspot.com their & thepamlicnews.com regarding the Cultural & Life caregiver are invited to partici- Enrichment program to: dmeyer- pate in a Free weekly play group. weather [email protected] or 249-1851 Children will meet and play with x3117. other children and have fun while Wednesday Friday the Bern learning. Please contact Michelle A chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Jewelry Making Bar+ Grill Shields at 252-745-7850 or mi- Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Friday Night Instructor: Suzanne Burchfiel [email protected]. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becom- Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Wednesdays 6:00 pm-8:30 pm ing northwest in the afternoon. Saturday April 5, May 3, 2017 Your new neighborhood Chance of precipitation is 40%. New Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. $35.00 per session (Materials The Old Theater precipitation amounts of less than a Saturday Night Included) It Happened In The Park (The Wed- bar and grill! tenth of an inch possible. A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, ding). A musical variety show writ- Wednesday Night with a low around 53. Chance of Chair Yoga/Meditation Class @ ten and directed by Ben Gaskill. Mostly clear, with a low around 47. precipitation is 30%. Oriental Town Hall Three performances March 10 and Thursday Sunday Instructor: Diana Peterson 11 at 7:30 p.m. and March 12 at 3 Sunny, with a high near 62. A chance of showers. Partly sunny, Thursdays 10:30 am-11:30 am p.m. The Old Theater, 609 Broad Thursday Night with a high near 64. Chance of pre- March 23-June 1, 2017 Street. Tickets on sale at Nauti- Mostly clear, with a low around 50. cipitation is 30%. $35.00 per person/session (10 cal Wheelers and on line at www. Featuring classes per session) oldtheater.org. Call 249-0477.

PCC Classes Chowder Cook-off Cancelled! The Oriental Woman’s Club regrets Roadmap To Wellness Series to announce that the Chowder Stop in today and try some of our Instructor: Michele Musella Cook-off scheduled for Saturday, Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm specialty drinks and wonderful food! March 11 in Oriental is cancelled (252)631-5170 Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the This program is a series of interac- tive holistic healing due to lack of participation. Club identity of a fairytale character. Using the hints V=O members thank the community for 1904 South Glenburnie Road, New Bern, NC and Y=N, decipher the clues to name the character. topics designed to complement current medical therapies. their past support of this event. We 1 R V S Vibration Therapies- March 7 - 14, look forward to continue to support $45.00 (2 classes) our community through volunteer ______Ayurveda - March 21-28, $ 45.00 service. Carol McAdoo, Chairman- 2 P A L Y C (2 classes) Chowder Cook-off Steering com- Reflexology - April 11th, $25.00 mittee. ______Relaxation & Sacred Space - April Gentle Bunny 3 T E L Y K 25th, $25.00 Oriental Rotary Club Scholar- Roadmap & Exploring Chakra ships ______Health - June 6, $15.00 The Oriental Rotary Club is 4 T V V C A Aromatherapy - June 13- 27, taking applications for scholar- $65.00 (3 classes) plus supplies ships from the 2017 graduating ______class of Pamlico High School and 5 M L W Q Introduction To Machine Quilt- other graduating seniors who are ing At Pamlico Museum & ______residents of Pamlico County but do Heritage Center not attend Pamlico County High Instructor: Karen Dodd Benjamin Tabart put this character School. If you wish to apply, please Thursdays 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm to paper in 1807: contact the guidance secretary at April 27th - May 25, 2017 Pamlico County High School or

$55.00 (5 classes) Materials not Saturday, April 8, - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 4) Goose, 5) Harp, Jack from Jack and the Beanstalk the and Jack from Jack Harp, 5) Goose, 4) Jim Ragan at 252-249-1156 for

Answers:1) Cow, 2) Beans, 3) Giant 3) Beans, 2) Cow, Answers:1) more details. Applications should E.M.P.O.W.E.R. New Bern will host an be completed and returned by April Easter Bunny and egg hunt for individuals 24, 2017. with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This event will offer a quiet and controlled Cinco de Mayo Fiesta setting for families to enjoy and create a The Oriental Woman’s Club Ben- memorable experience. Horoscopes efits Scholarship Fund on May 5 Photography provided by: March 2017 • Week 2 at 6 p.m. Wine tasting by Nautical Far Vista Photographics Wheelers, tacos, Mexican dinner $ June 22-July22 Photo package pricing begins at 19.99 Dec. 22-Jan. 19 and dessert. $25 per person. Tickets A big to-do is in the works, and you Pipe down, Cancer. You’ve said (No private photos will be allowed) will have to go all out. Call in the too much as it is. Give someone available at Nautical Wheelers and troops if needed, Capricorn. This is else a chance to speak. A trend First Citizens Bank. To schedule an appointment call (252) 631-5417. not yours to plan and yours alone. makes it way into your home, much to the chagrin of your 1722 Trent Blvd. New Bern, NC 28560 family. CAPRICORN CANCER Jan. 20-Feb. 18 July 23-Aug. 22 A crisis at home comes to a quick Stop it, Leo. You’ve beat around end, thanks to the arrival of guests. the bush long enough. Get to Pamlico Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) Who knew how helpful a few the point. Rejection is always a extra hands could be. Show your possibility, so you have nothing “NEW LEASH ON LIFE” Program - Everyone deserves a second chance” gratitude, Aquarius. to fear. PAWS rescues adoptable shelter dogs and pairs them with inmate trainers at the Pamlico Correctional Institution. The inmates learn patience, responsibility and teamwork along with new, AQUARIUS LEO marketable skills. The dogs are vetted, vaccinated and altered, house, crate and leash trained, and receive basic Feb. 19-March 20 August 23-Sept. 22 and advanced obedience, agility and rally training. These well-behaved companions graduate every The news is good, but it may not Some things are better than eight weeks, ready to join new, forever families - maybe yours? seem like it at first. Be open to the others, Virgo, but don’t let on at a idea, and you will benefit, Pisces. celebration. Be grateful for all that Well hi there, I’m Fitz and I’m around 1 1/2 years old. Fitz like in Fitzgerald and a Travel plans are nixed by that you receive, even the most unusual smarter dog you won’t find. I’m great at solving puzzles and would love to show of gifts. special someone. you how inquisitive and observant I can be. Not only am I smart I’m a cuddlebug PISCES VIRGO that would love to snuggle with you on your sofa or at your feet while you work on your computer. I also LOVE to ride in cars. People ask what breed of dog I am March 21-April 19 Sept. 23-Oct. 22 and I hear them say Min. Pin, Chihuahua, and Pug. I can tell you this for sure I’m Drop it, Aries. There is nothing Take, take, take. It seems like all a a one of a kind special guy that gets along well with large and small dogs. As for more to discuss. Silence speaks young friend does is take, and it is louder than words anyway. A up to you to set them straight. Be cats well I’m quite unique in that I’m cat like myself. So, I certainly would befriend home improvement project finishes nice but firm, Libra. A shopping your feline. Looking for an agility dog, that’s where my catlike prowess could be with a flourish. trip relieves tension. an asset. I’m Boomer, and I’m just a laid back cuddlebug of a lap dog. I’m a Pomerani- ARIES LIBRA an pup around 10 months old, so we’ll have many adventures together. Good April 20-May 20 Oct. 23-Nov. 21 with cats and dogs and I even know how to use a dog door. Love love my belly Alone time is hard to come by Phase 1 is nearly complete. Make scratches, but mostly I just love being around people. these days, as more and more sure you are ready to start Phase All New Leash on Life dogs are fully vetted, altered, heartworm tested, and micro requests come in. Steal some if 2. Friend doesn’t want to help? No chipped. After they’ve graduated from the New Leash on Life program they have you have to, Taurus. You deserve problem, Scorpio. Another dear a break from the action. friend does. 8 weeks of crate training, housebreaking, leash experience, with some obedience and agility work. TAURUS SCORPIO If I sound like your kinda doggie just fill out an adoption application at pamlicopaws.net and contact Jackie at 252-649-5504. May 21-June 21 Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Darn, Gemini. Just when it looked You can make a fuss all you want, like everything was going to go Sagittarius, but it won’t get you All New Leash on Life dogs are fully vetted, altered, heartworm tested, and micro chipped. After according to plan, you hit a snag. anywhere. To ensure you reach they’ve graduated from the New Leash on Life program they have 8 weeks of crate training, house- Luckily for you, the fix is super your goal, you will need to be breaking, leash experience, with some obedience and agility work. If you’re interested contact easy. diplomatic. Jackie at 252-649-5504 or Penny at 252-249-1453 and fill out an adoption application at Pamlico- paws.net. Donations can be mailed to: PO Box 888, Oriental, NC 28571. GEMINI SAGITTARIUS If you’re interested in adopting a NLOL dog contact Penny Monell at 249-1453. You can also email PAWS at mail.pamlicopaws.net and download an adoption application at pamlicopaws.net on the individual dog’s page . FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017 Neighborhood 3 A

Land/Home Sales Dr. Jim Ross Discusses Property Management Dr. Jim Ross, PCC’s President, Praises… Appraisals Development Pamlico County: Its Natural Beauty and its People The Pamlico News provides to conclude the walk, we saw a black fox squirrel just yards from our an opportunity for Dr. Jim Ross, house. This black fox squirrel and its mate have become favorites of Agent of the Pamlico Community College’s ours to watch the past few months in the woods outside our window. president, to write a monthly col- The first time we saw them we didn’t know what in the world these Week umn. Dr. Ross has an extremely were. We filmed them, googled various animals, and finally figured it Angie Propst impressive record of extensive out. We used to have a beloved miniature schnauzer who would chase Realtor/Broker leadership accomplishments in gray squirrels all day long as they ran across our fence. He would get Here’s what one of Angie’s community colleges, business, great exercise each day doing this. Looking at these black fox squir- customers had to say... and non-profits based on encour- rels, though, makes me wonder if a miniature schnauzer would have aging high-achieving teamwork the courage to chase these squirrels, which are about twice as big as Angie was our beacon, with her voice & a smile we could to make communities bet- the gray squirrels! hear helping us move 3,000 miles and successfully coordi- ter. Dr. Ross is going throughout That same day Pam and I went to the seventh annual oyster revival nating two cross-country transactions for our family with her Dr. Jim Ross Pamlico County to hear ideas and chili cook-off at Pamlico Community College. This turned out professionalism and friendship leading the entire way. PCC’s President and form partnerships so that to be a record event for PCC, with the most tickets ever sold to this Bill & Heather, Oriental PCC can help make our county annual tradition special event to raise money for our needy students. I even better. He welcomes the have been convinced since moving here that the citizens in this com- opportunity to meet you and hear your suggestions or questions. munity are some of the most caring, friendly, and overall delightful Please e-mail [email protected] or call 252-249-1851 ext. 3007 to people I have ever met anywhere. The wonderful people here are, in contact him. my opinion, this community’s greatest asset. I have found that to be How do you like Pamlico County? the case at our college with the employees and students, and have My wife Pam and I grew up in a rural community and that is the found it throughout Pamlico County. type of community we most enjoy. After living here eight months, This belief was reinforced at the oyster and chili event. On this we cannot imagine a better rural community to live in than Pamlico picture-perfect day, almost 150 people gathered to support their com- County. We love living here! The natural beauty is incredible and the munity college while enjoying unlimited oysters and chili. Everyone people are so friendly and welcoming it feels like we have always seemed to have a fantastic time. It was a joy for me visiting with lived here. college employees and student ambassadors; our college board mem- Last Saturday it struck me again how uplifting this area is. Please bers and their families; our foundation board members; community BAYBORO – Delightful 4BR/2BA ranch located in a quiet allow me to recount that day for you. Pam, our daughter Christine, leaders; and business leaders. It was fun seeing so many friends from country setting while perfectly situated near jobs, schools our nine-month-old granddaughter Charlotte, and I started off the the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce Board in attendance. and shopping. Spacious open floor plan, stainless kitch- day with a refreshing early morning walk in our neighborhood in Community leaders who have devoted their long and distinguished en appliances & new flooring. Large jetted tub in master bath, new fenced back yard is ideal for pets, children and Minnesott Beach. Pam and I are absolutely thrilled that Christine careers to making Pamlico County better, such as Paul Delamar and privacy for the patio. and Charlotte are living with us for a year while our son-in-law is Jim Regan, were there. Reflecting the media-generated public aware- OFFERED AT $135,000 deployed overseas. We pray for his safety and are extremely thankful ness the event received prior to its occurrence, three local media for the tremendous blessing of our daughter and granddaughter being representatives attended, including Deb Dickinson from the Pamlico with us while he is away. This has brought us great joy. It has also News. reminded us, however, how little sleep anyone gets when there is a In my comments at this event, I talked of the need that exists for new baby in the household! private donations to our college. Even though our tuition is only While on our walk, it struck us how clean and crisp the air is here. one-tenth that of the average bachelor-degree granting college, there We were also uplifted by seeing the wildlife while walking. We saw are still many students who simply cannot afford to attend. Recently, birds with some of the deepest blue colors I have ever seen and others more than a dozen local citizens who wanted to go to our college and with some of the richest red colors ever seen. Then to our amaze- had even registered for classes were dropped because they could not ment Christine spotted something in a tree none of us had ever seen pay. Every penny of profit from this event will go to help deserving in my life. It was a bald eagle! I had only seen them on television or and needy students. There is still much more to do. ORIENTAL – Spectacular 2BR/2BA waterfront condo. in photos, never in real life, but here was one in its nest and looking One way to tell when an event is memorable is when people linger Wide-water views of Smith Creek & Neuse River, walk absolutely majestic as it looked down at us. Then we saw in the tree and don’t want to leave. This was the case here as a good hour after it to everything in the Village. Open living design, covered next to it another bald eagle! We spent about 10 minutes just looking was to end there were still about 40 people there talking. As I arrived waterfront porch, stainless kitchen appliances, hardwood in awe at this pair of bald eagles, appropriate symbols of our great home and got out of my car, I stopped and savored the delicious qui- & tile flooring with carpets in the bedrooms. Central eleva- nation. etness. I looked above to the sky and saw stars as crisp as could be tor public boat ramp nearby, community swimming pool. On the way back to the house, we heard birds chirping throughout found in any sky in Montana. OFFERED AT $195,000 and walked through a light fog. When we arrived back at our house I gave thanks to God for our many blessings.

OUMC Women Host 3rd Annual Retreat

On Saturday, February 25 2017, 135 women of all faiths through- words found scribbled on the wall at Auschwitz after WWII..... out Pamlico County and beyond came together at Camp Caroline in I believe in the sun - even when it’s not shining Arapahoe, NC in fellowship and to celebrate the joy of God’s love. I believe in love - even when I don’t feel it What a glorious day.... I believe in God - even when God is silent ORIENTAL – Lovely 3BR/2.5BA home in Oriental The 2017 Theme....A DIVINE SONG TO SING...was carried Kudos...Thanks...Three Cheers...We are grateful to the staff and Plantation includes .48 acre lot, water access and deed- throughout the day as we began with song and ended with song --and volunteers at Camp Caroline for their part in making this a successful ed boat slip. Vaulted ceilings, spacious master bedroom, more singing in between. retreat...we were welcomed with happy hearts and open arms. Whatever covered porches and concrete patio. Gas log fireplace We were blessed to have as our speaker, The Reverend Judy Loehr, we needed, they graciously provided...a lovely lunch prepared and in family room, attached garage and FROG with ½ bath. a retired Elder in the United Methodist Church. Rev. Loehr holds a served to us - unending supply of coffee - limo service via golf cart - to OFFERED AT $225,000 Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt Divinity School, a Masters in Music name a few. from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University, and a 2017 Retreat Planning Committee - together everything is possible! Bachelor of Music in Voice and Piano from Baylor University. As Lynda Sheffer, Catherine Baxley, Claudia Bemis, Helen Bland, Joanne Musical Director of the United Methodist Festival Choir for 13 years, Caskey, Nancy Duttry, Nancy Huff, Nancy Karl, Ann Kellogg, Joan PRICE REDUCED she toured Europe, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii. Lilley, Susan Moores, Peggy Moseley, Terrell Scott, Sandy VanHook Throughout the day, Rev. Loehr (Judy to all of us by the end of the and Mary White. Special kudos to Pastor Charles for opening our retreat day!) entertained and inspired us as she led us in song and stories of her with prayer and to Freda Watson for going above and beyond… experiences during her ministry in the Church. She blessed each of us The Retreat Committee is already at work planning the Fourth Annual individually and gave us “thoughts to ponder”. Our day concluded with Women’s Retreat. a pleasant stroll down to Camp Caroline’s beautiful outdoor chapel by Save the date-February 24, 2018. the riverside for the Breaking of Bread and Sharing the Cup. At the conclusion of our retreat, Judy shared with us these powerful ORIENTAL – Spectacular 3BR/2BA waterfront on Smith Creek, beautifully landscaped with gorgeous hardwoods and exotic trees & shrubs. Open-designed home, cathedral ceilings, hardwood & tile flooring, gas-log fireplace, formal Tickets Still Available For It Happened In The Park dining room, exquisite kitchen and dock in the backyard. OFFERED AT $299,900 The Old Theater in Oriental is pleased So, come out and revisit the Hobo and to announce its production of Ben his friends: [1st row] Rolayne Schwendy, Gaskill’s It Happened in the Park 2:The Denny Colbert, Russ Stevenson, Judy Styron, Wedding! Written and directed by commu- Sally Bush / [2nd row] Olga Roesch, Patrick nity theater veteran, Ben Gaskill, this second Clerkin, Michele Rodriquez, Elaine Creel, installment follows the Hobo (played by Ben) Charles Moseley, Ben Gaskill, Michele from the time of last year’s sell-out perfor- Bessette, Myra Blue, Ann Stackhouse / [Not mance to present. Pictured] Amir Zeidan, Layla Zeidan. Love is It Happened in the Park 2 takes place in a in the air and the love train is soon to depart! fishing village with quaint shops and a lovely It Happened in the Park 2: The Wedding! is park that overlooks a majestic river. (Sound suitable for all audiences and will be per- familiar?) It begins with the “Hobo” filling formed at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, ORIENTAL – Stunning view of Kershaw Creek from this us in on what has happened since he got March 10 and 11, 2017 and 3:00 pm on 3BR/2BA waterfront home, located on a wooded lot engaged to the “Hoboess” (played by Elaine Sunday, March 12. All performances will be in Buccaneer Bay West. Modern kitchen with pull out Creel). Local citizens hear the news and pitch in to plan a bridal shower held at the Old Theater, 609 Broad Street, Oriental. Tickets are $15.00 shelves in the cabinets. Carolina room with gas log fire- and wedding for the happy couple. Music, dancing and a touch of hilar- (general admission) and $12.00 for military and students, on sale at place. Spacious FROG. Large deck in back with retract- ity follows as the wedding plans unfold. Featured are songs like I Feel Nautical Wheelers, 411 Broad Street, Oriental. On performance dates at able awning over one section. Pretty, Some Enchanted Evening, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, Get Me to the Old Theater box office. OFFERED AT $336,500 the Church on Time and many other favorites accompanied by musi- All proceeds of this event go to benefit the Old Theater, a non-profit cians Katherine Wilson, Herb Blue, Gary Bush and Janice Rott. organization. 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A brown paper Pamlico Partnership for tree was created and hung on In Oriental Children, one of our the wall where the kids could 2016 Celebrate Urban place cut-outs of the focal spe- 252Ͳ249Ͳ0359 Birds mini-grant win- cies on it. Later on, they were & ners, spread bird aware- provided with an opportunity Downtown New Bern ness to the youngest to hatch chicks from eggs and members of their com- even watch a live feed web- munity – preschoolers. cam video of an eagle and her This wonderful group chicks. has a mission to provide After a whole month of aid and opportunities for learning, the children went Wine Tasting Ͳ March 11th • 3 & 4 pm Ͳ Oriental all children in Pamlico outside to do our citizen sci- Valkryie Wines with Natalie Bashor County, North Carolina, ence activity – a 10 minute so that they enter kin- observation of urban birds dergarten healthy and and data collection. Teachers happy. handed out some binoculars that the students shared to view the wild- The staff at the Partnership were able to put their local environment life around them. The preschoolers were excited to see how the birds to great use. As their office was surrounded by wetlands flourish- interacted with the newly created garden. They finished their bird- Hurricane Boatyard, llc. ing with wildlife, they decided it was the perfect location for a bird theme curriculum with an exciting art project. The children were able Best Kept secret On the Bay river sanctuary and garden that the little ones could enjoy. The garden was to make and paint small bird houses to take home and place in their complete with various plants and flowers, a bird bath, and several bird own backyards. feeders. The birds weren’t the only ones who enjoyed the space, a We congratulate the Pamlico Partnership for Children for their efforts Transients Welcome black bear paid a visit too! and thank them for exposing these young minds to the importance of Spaces Available At Floating & Hard Docks In the classrooms, the teachers and staff worked hard to prepare birds in our communities and citizen science. The Partnership shows us New Customer Bath House materials and activities for the children to get a full experience of birds. that anyone, regardless of age, can participate and appreciate learning They added various bird-theme lessons to their curriculum to teach about urban birds. What a wonderful experience! New Laundry Facilities Plenty Of Parking Bottom Painting & Repairs TheaterWorks USA To Perform For 2nd Graders Fiber Glassing On March 14th, the board of the you’ll like it,” Alexander already knows Certified Caterpillar Marine Analyst Children’s Theater Workshop is proud to that he’ll hate it. He can’t bear to leave have TheaterWorks USA, come to the Old the people and places he loves, so he Theater in Oriental to present a play for all decides that he won’t move. First he tries the 2nd graders in Pamlico County. Before to live with three different neighbors. the performance, the board members of Then he tries to build a tent so he can Children’s Theater visited each classroom live by himself. Then he decides he’ll Hurricane Harbor Marina and read the book to the students and hide so that his parents will never find gifted a copy of the book for the classes to him, but that doesn’t work out either. & Hurricane Boatyard keep. With a little help from his mom and dad Since 1978 This spring’s play is adapted from a and even his bossy older brothers they Ask About Our Spring Specials book named “Alexander Who is Not, help him to understand that home is Not Going to Move!”. Alexander has just “where your family is, where you’re with 601 Chinchilla Drive, Bayboro, NC received some really bad news. His dad the people who love you best of all.” • 252-745-5483 • has taken a job in a city a thousand miles It has become an annual tradition for [email protected] | www.hurricaneboatyard.com away, which means that he and his family are going to have to CTW to bring a professional acting troupe each spring, introducing Marker #18 on Bay River move to a whole new city. And even though his mom says, “Wait, children to what is often their first live theater performance.

Bosch and Craven Community College Tour

Submitted by Betsy McCandless, Career Development Coordinator, PCMS Pamlico County Schools’ Career and Technical Education Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) team began the spring semester with a visit Bosch and Craven Community College (CCC). Open Hearts, Open Minds, As part of the Golden Leaf grant awarded for STEM, the educators Open Doors… learned about advanced manufacturing, education and job opportunities available right here locally. Oriental United Methodist Church Beginning with a detailed presentation and tour of the state of the A Beacon for Help, Healing and Hope! art Bosch manufacturing center, the team explored the huge campus arly service starts at 8:30 am in the church sanctuary. The music is as they discussed the skills necessary to be a successful employee comprised of a praise team of voices, guitars, and keyboards. After there. Participants were beyond impressed with the efficiency of Ricky Meadows, CCC, showing the different types of electronic E machines students learn to use while at Craven Community College the early service OUMC holds a coffee hour where members and guests every piece of the operation, from the skilled workers in the Dish can get together and socialize with one another. The traditional service plant and the use of technology and streamlined efficiency in the Visiting again, she was able to share her unique perspective with her starts at 11:00 am in the church sanctuary with songs sung by the Sanc- Cooking plant. A fun and surprising part of the visit was speaking to coworkers. “Some people think of Bosch as a factory and really have tuary Choir accompanied by OUMC’s organ. Children’s Church and the Consumer Science experts and technicians who as trained chem- no idea what it’s like on the inside. It’s clean and employs workers a nursery are provided for infants. If the Sunday is the 5th Sunday of ists, spend each day cooking to maintain that the Bosch products are with a variety of skills, from engineers and food scientists to skilled a month the early service and traditional services are replaced with a of the high quality they are known to have. employees of all ages. It’s great that we can witness this and take it combined service at 10:00 am. By celebrating the power of God’s spirit Jammie Tyndall, CTE teacher at Pamlico County Middle and High back to our students so they can learn that there are great jobs right that is alive in God’s people, we hope to continue to be a bright beacon Schools, participated in a Teachers@Work summer program at Bosch here near home where they can be successful and happy.” for help, healing, and hope. through the North Carolina Business Committee for Education. Following the tour, the group went to Craven Community College where Ricky Meadows, chair of the Industrial, Transportation and Service Programs at CCC, gave a thorough tour We love our Visitors … of the facilities and programs available to students. Throughout 404 Freemason Street, Oriental, NC 28571 the tour, educators were able to see a variety of programs available to students from Advanced Manufacturing and Composites, (252) 249-0213 to Cosmetology and Aesthetics, to Auto Mechanics and Health or email us at [email protected]. Sciences. Along with the programs, Mr. Meadows did an excellent job of providing information about true job outlook and potential salary locally and otherwise. As Career and Technical Education teachers, we are grateful for the opportunity to spend a day with higher education leaders and businesses in order to truly prepare our students to be successful Chemist from Bosch discussing their jobs and how they have to use far beyond their high school years. the appliances to test them Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival Supports High-school Band We service and install all brands and models of The directors of Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, Inc., have for the second year agreed to pay for a member of the Pamlico County High Heating & Air Conditioning Units School Band to attend a national competition. Several members of the festival board presented a check for $515 Natural or Propane Gas, Oil, Electric, or Geothermal last week to Jim Durham, the high school’s band director. The funds • Free estimates on new installations and/or replacements. will cover the cost of one student to attend the competition, which • Residential and commercial applications this year is in Atlanta. Last year, the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival • Complete ductwork inspections, repairs, and now donated $635 for one student to attend the band’s trip to Washington, D.C. offering duct cleaning. The music festival board believes one of its missions is to encour- • Serving five counties for over 35 years age the development of young musical talent. It has proposed that the school’s music department participate in some way in this year’s festival, Oct. 6-7. The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival celebrates the musical heritage of North Carolina every year with a full day of roots music on the front porches of homes in Oriental. The music ranges from bluegrass, folk and Americana, to gospel and blues. All porch performances are free. The festival also features a Village Market showcasing dozens Pictured left to right are Leslie Kellenberger, festival treasurer; Dottie Osmun, president, Allen Price, festival board member and Oriental of local and regional artisans and crafters, a Food Court, and the commissioner; and Jim Durham, director of Pamlico County High Oriental Rotary Club’s Classic Car Show. School bands. Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, Inc., a nonprofit organization, receives support from the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of For more information about Oriental’s annual Ol’ Front Porch the Department of Cultural Resources and the National Endowment Music Festival, please visit www.olfrontporchmusicfestival.org. for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.

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We’re 18th among metropolitan or a micropolitan area and so are considered to be rural states in the number of municipalities, according to this classification scheme. but far below the record holder of Do these categories for local economies make sense? As some- Illinois with 2729. one who has visited most regions of our state several times in my Dr. Mike Walden, Many of us identify with our nearest almost 40-year career at NC State University, I would say yes. For 800 Broad St., Oriental NC N.C. Cooperative Extension local government, particularly when it example, driving around the Raleigh metropolitan area where I live, comes to the economy. For example, an the counties of Johnston, Wake, and Franklin – which compose the out-of-state friend may ask you how the Raleigh metro area -certainly seem to be tied together. 249-1555 economy is doing in Greensboro. 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These classifications can change over time as residential and busi- BUt . . . don’t want to publish your But do local economies start and stop at county and municipal ness patterns evolve. For example, after the 2020 census I wouldn’t phone number, address or email? lines? Aren’t there many people who live in one city or county but be surprised to see Lee and Harnett Counties become part of the work in another? And what about buying? Even if you’re a fan of Raleigh metropolitan region, partly due to the extension of I-540. Place a blind ad in The Pamlico News and we’ll “buying local,” does this mean you won’t hop over to the next coun- Similarly, with the increased cargo activity occurring in Norfolk as field your calls and get them to you confidentially. ty to visit a mall, shopping center or restaurant? a result of the expanded Panama Canal, more northeastern North Cost is $20 per week for a 25-word classified ad. Economists observe all kinds of cross-county and cross-city trans- Carolina counties could become linked to that metropolitan area. Call Us at 249-1555 to place your ad. actions. This is why most economists don’t think a county or city is There are numerous private and public implications of thinking or email: [email protected] Subject: Blind Ad the best description of a local economy. about local economies in this way. Advertisers and transportation But then what is? While there are many possibilities, a system planners can use them to understand how and where people shop. developed several decades ago by the U.S. Census Bureau seems – Business recruiters – who are often county-based – can use the cat- at least to me – to make considerable sense. egories to estimate how a new business in one county or city can The Census has three categories of a local economy. The first impact nearby counties and cities. is a metropolitan area (technically called a metropolitan statistical I don’t think many of us will give up emotional allegiances to area). A metropolitan area has a core city of 50,000 or more people our home county or city. I know I haven’t. But economic linkages How to Subscribe to The Pamlico News together with surrounding counties having a high degree of social change over time. The geographic region best describing current and economic interaction with that city, such as commuting for jobs local economies can be quite different from those existing decades P.O. Box 510 and buying. ago. 800 Broad Street The second local economy category is a micropolitan area. This Still, is anyone going to say they’re from the Hickory-Lenoir- Oriental, NC 28571 is a region having a core city of between 10,000 and 50,000 people Morganton Statistical Area, instead of simply Catawba County? and nearby counties with strong employment and buying ties. You decide. (252) 249-1555 (252) 249-0857, fax The third category is termed rural because it has no core cities of Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor 10,000 population or more. With no significant central place serv- and Extension Economist in the Department of Agricultural and Published Each Wednesday ing as a magnet, economic interactions are more limited in rural Resource Economics at North Carolina State University who areas than in the metropolitan and micropolitan regions. teaches and writes on personal finance, economic outlook, and Based on these definitions, North Carolina has fifteen metro- public policy. Yearly Subscription Rates

$30 in Pamlico County and Richland Township Letter To The Editor $45 in North Carolina $55 outside North Carolina Perspective By Ben Casey have purchased a hundred times more trout than I have caught. Ask When an action I have taken doesn’t go well, I often hear, “Ben, what Keith Bruno. Years ago, I recall standing in long lines for a trout in were you thinking?” Embarrassed, I have to admit, “I wasn’t thinking.” Worrell’s Fish Market in Wilson, NC. People living just a few miles Periodical Postage Paid at Oriental, NC Then there is, “Ben, why did you do that?” Embarrassed, I have to from the coast have to rely on a market for a supply of good, fresh sea- admit, “Lack of good common sense.” food. Like so many, I often act in haste and repent at leisure. While these If trout were to be designated as a game fish, think of the vast num- scenarios revolve around judgment in personal decisions, perhaps we bers of people who would be denied the opportunity to partake of this are overlooking how we act, or more importantly, fail to act, on issues healthy meal. If chickens were to be designated as wild game, can any- that impact the local economy and quality of life in local communities. one imagine the the impact that would have. Politically, we will expend more energy on non issues while over- If the government is going to be involved in regulations over fishing, looking issues that have far more dramatic consequences on families. then the government has a responsibility to protect fish as a food source The Pamlico News Case in point, management of North Carolina’s commercial fishing and commercial fishermen as the farmers producing that food source. industry. Food supply should be the number one priority when hearing the voices USPS 782-460 Published 51 times a year Any discussion about commercial fishing should first recognize that of special interest groups who want exclusive rights to dictate fishing 800 Broad St., Oriental, NC 28571 this industry produces not only food, but food that is highly recom- regs. (252) 249-1555 (252) 249 0857, fax mended for a healthy diet. I have never heard a doctor say people are Is the government doing enough to protect water quality while inves- www.thepamliconews.com eating too much seafood. I know we are not in the back seat of a 57 tigating ways to introduce more stocks to public trust waters? Chevy, but allow me to impart some immortal words, “Trust me.” Trust To get balance, often the pendulum has to make drastic adjustments Sandy Winfrey, Publisher me when I say that consumption of imported seafood is like playing in its trajectory. To get a discussion started that will swing the pendulum Russian roulette with a dinner fork. around the center, let’s look at what’s good for the goose being good for Press Releases, Events, This conflict fragments discussion into many special interest groups, the gander. News: [email protected] commercial fishermen, recreational fishermen, environmentalists, and If commercial fishing is to be limited to a few days per week in only Advertising: [email protected] seafood brokers. certain months, shouldn’t all fishing, commercial and recreational be Billing Inquiries: [email protected] Any sane person would realize the need for common sense regulation so guided. Shouldn’t rules regarding by-catch be equitably applied. to protect fish stocks. But common sense can take a back seat in the Recreational fishing also produces by-catch, not in great volumes like Editor: Deborah Dickinson formation of government policy. Follow the money. Winners are often commercial fishing, but perhaps in higher percentages than commercial those who argue their case citing statistical studies they have managed. fishing. Office Manager: Josh Wilkinson That’s when this well-proven theorem, not a premise, drives policy. Should there be a moratorium on issuing recreational licenses? Advertising Representative: Angie Wilson There are lies; there are damn lies, and after damn lies, there are statis- Should there be paid observers on board vessels engaged in recreational Correspondent: Ben Casey tics. fishing to observe practices and species landed? Production Manager: Joe Miller For countless decades, the United States Department of Agriculture Remember, eat fish; live longer; eat oysters; love longer. Distribution: Neal McCraw supported research and development with billions while also managing price support programs for non-food farm products. Is the USDA doing Dear Editor, Readers are invited to submit letters for publication. Please keep them to all it can to assist the local seafood producers like it did for tobacco Chowder Cook-off Cancelled! farmers and cigarette manufacturers? under 400 words. You must include your address and daytime phone number The Oriental Woman’s Club regrets to announce that the Chowder How to do it: Please email your letters to [email protected]. If you Naturally, balance should be a sought after commodity in protect- Cook-off scheduled for Saturday, March 11 in Oriental is cancelled ing fish stocks. Consumers can demand balance if they exercise their cannot email, please mail your letters to P.O. Box 510, due to lack of participation. Club members thank the community for Oriental, NC 28571, responsibility in the democratic processes of our government. They can their past support of this event. We look forward to continue to support insist that decisions be made on what is best for protecting and sustain- or drop them off at our office, our community through volunteer service. Carol McAdoo, Chairman- 800 Broad St. in Oriental. ing a vital food source for all. Chowder Cook-off Steering committee. I am not necessarily good at setting the hook in a speckled trout. I Birth Announcements and Cards of Thanks are free up to 15 lines, approximately 75 words. Wedding, Engagements and Anniversaries are free Do you have a story idea? An event we should hear about? Maybe a photograph we should see? when using our form. Add a photo for $24. Call, visit our website (www.thepamliconews.com) Email [email protected] or call 249-1555 - we’d like to hear from you. or stop by office for forms. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017 Community 7 A

Pamlico Betty Jo Rodgers Correspondent

A special thank you to the firefighters who con- from 4-6:00 pm. After the benefit meal, please join them for a special trolled the brush fire on Orchard Creek Road last music program: “God Will Make a Way” performed by the Reelsboro Monday, I know the local residents were glad you UMC and Stonewall UMC combined choirs. There is no admission Wild Bird were there. for the program, but a special offering will be received. Food SPRING THINGS On Tuesday, the Dawson Creek Bridge road was Pamlico’s own Ann Stackhouse is one of the actors in “It Happened at closed and that meant a detour on Kershaw Road in the Park (the Wedding)” to be performed at the Old Theater on for many going to and from the ferry. Coming back March 10 & 11 at 7:30 pm and on March 12 at 3:00 pm. from the commissary that way, we were stopped for St. Patrick’s Day is March 17 and that means several opportuni- FORREST FARM SUPPLY a license check. Thank goodness we were on our ties to enjoy some succulent corned beef and cabbage. Arapahoe Purple Martin Houses & Gourds way home from shopping and not trying to catch the ferry. The offi- UMC will have their dinner on March 15 and St. Peter the Fisherman cers were very professional and very personable. Roman Catholic Church will have their dinner on March 18. (That is Pecan Fertilizer, Garden Seed Penny $ Farmer preached an excellent service at the Reelsboro suppertime for us southerners.) Place orders in advance. Seed Potatoes, Onion Sets & Plants Christian Church morning Lent service on Ash Wednesday. Their ser- On March 27, 2017 Primetime Lunch & Learn with the Editor vices are on Wednesdays at 8:00 am. After the service in Reelsboro, of Our State magazine will be at St. Peter the Fisherman Roman 502 Main St. Bayboro • 745-3551 breakfast is served in the fellowship hall. Remember, “Lent 17” Catholic Church on White Farm Road. PrimeTime will participate in sponsored by the Pamlico County Ministerial Breakfast Group invites the Oriental city-wide yard sale on May 6th. Donations appreciated. everyone in the county to the Wednesday services at Bayboro United To learn more, call 252-371-1600, ext.1. Methodist Church. The services start at 11:45 beginning with special Celebrating birthdays in March are Jay Gwaltney & Cathy Dunbar music and preaching followed by a donation lunch served at approxi- (3/7), Cameron Paul (3/10), Larry Gracie (3/13), Lisa Franklin mately 12:30. The March and April schedule for morning and midday Jackson (3/15), Frank Bacon & Patrick Phillips (3/21), Heath Fulcher services is in the table below. (3/24), Emma Machle & Joanna Harrell (3/27), Debbie Willis Fulcher On Saturday, March 4, 2017, Union Chapel AME Zion Church led (3/30), and Santa Klotz (3/31). Zachary and Megan Rodgers will cel- by Pastor Reverend Joyce Bell had a women’s missionary meeting. ebrate their 2nd wedding anniversary on March 14, 2017. They were The special music was brought by Reverend Carnell Barrow and the married on “pi” day in 2015. (3.1415) message was brought by Apostle Thelmond Cooper. It was a blessed Have a blessed week. Empty? Take Spiritual Vitamin E. “Enter event. into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be On Saturday, March 11, Reelsboro UMC is having a fund raiser to thankful unto him, and bless his name.” (Psalms 100:4) benefit Colt Cowell. Plates cost $7.00 and you can pick up or dine in Date Early Service Preachers Mid-day Service Musicians & Preachers Lunch Menu March 8 Rev. Torrie Osgood James Edwards/Rev. Dale Belvin Clam Chowder March 15 Rev. Michael Road Carnell Barrow/Rev. Torrie Osgood Subs (Aggies) Classified Line Ads March 22 Rev. Rex Horne Betty Joe Rodgers/Rev. Scott Fitzgerald Chili $5.00 A Week March 29 Rev. Ray Lewis Brant Island Strings/Rev. Jerry Harper Pizza & Salad 25 Words Or Less. April 5 Rev. Nick Lewis Stonewall Choir/Rev. Carnell Barrow Spanish Stew Over 25 words is charged .25 cents per word. Ads are posted on our April 12 Rev. Peg Witt Ukelele Haloes/Rev. Joe Motley Vegetable Soup website at no additional charge.

Whortonsville Reba Tiller Correspondent Spent the week in Durham so do not have much Meth. Church in Bayboro. This week Dale Belvin will have the mes- news from the area. When we left to go to Durham sage, James Edward will have the music and Clam Chowder will be it was summer like weather, but it changed on the food for the day. Service starts at 11:45 a.m. The Chorale had a Thursday and turned very cold. Jacob and I did good rehearsal with separate practice but we really missed Claudia get a nice walk in on Wednesday while it was still Bemis who was away on a “Girls Trip”. The Concert will be in the warm. Love walking up there because we have theater on April 21st and 22nd. Since so many people are homeless little hills to go up and down. Walking is a bit now, due to wars in other countries,and we have a lot of homeless boring here with nothing but flat land. Another here in our country, we decided to devote one half of our program month has come and gone and St. Patrick’s Day about homes. We are also remembering our service men and women will be here next week, but before it happens, that are far away from home. Some of you might remember the very we have Daylight Saving Time this weekend and we will spring old song “Home, Sweet Home. There is a line in it that says “Be it forth. Tom Hill was laid to rest in the cemetery across from Bethel ever so humble, there is no place like home.” We should count our yesterday. A graveside service was held with friends and family in blessings that we homes. Thought for the week--It’s easy to complain attendance. Since we were away I missed church on Sunday and Mrs. about the frosting on our cake, except in the presence of one who Winkie said it was a small congregation. Minda Harris called to tell doesn’t even have bread. me that seventy nine attended the first Lent Service at Bayboro U.

Goose Creek Island Annette Jones, 55 Plus Club Correspondent Goose Creek Island 55 Plus Club met Thursday Bootsie O’Neal Wilkins of Pamlico Point was honored with a cel- at the Community Center. Today was Bingo Day ebration on her 78th birthday at the home of Christopher Lupton in and we had a great time playing and talking! After New Bern. The party was hosted by neice Ardie Lupton, daughter of the meeting Mildred, Brenda and I played Scrabble Tempie & Chris. They served hamburgers and hot dogs, cake and lots and each of us won a game. Rita, Karen, Shelby of good food! Most of the O’Neal family was there, cousins and all. and Sharon played Rummikub. Joan Rowe is our A good time was had by everyone. Always fun when the O’Neals get special guest next. She is going to show some of together. her lovely crafts. We would love to have You come Shirley Mayo Ireland, daughter Holly, daughter Violet and Andrew and join us! Spruill flew to Montage Deer Valley, Utah for a skiing vacation. Prayer List: Camden Popperwill has suffered a bout with double They joined Ernest and Wendy Mayo who rent a home there. They pneumonia and is in the hospital. Shelby Keech and Bob Johnson reported a very nice trip, although I heard that Shirley is not really were not feeling well and missed the meeting. Ronnie Watson was fond of flying! added to the prayer list. Ronnie and Anne have moved to New Bern. Karen Sadler O’Neal, Helena Mayo, Percy and Joy & family trav- We were saddened to hear that Mrs. Mollie Balance Campen eled to Louisiana and then to Alabama to visit Russell and Delores Delamar & Delamar, PLLC passed away March 4 at Grantsbrook. Mr. Albert and Mrs.Mollie Williams and other friends. were well respected and loved members of our community. They Zander Caroon, son of Brian Caroon, spent the week with his were devout Christians, members of Warden’s Groove Free Will grandfather “Pop” Randy and Sue “Nana”, and greatgrandma Lottie Attorneys at law Baptist Church in Lowland. They were civic leaders and took part in in Lowland. They all enjoyed a fun time together! Sara Delamar community work. Our love, prayers and condolences go out to the Rita Lupton and daughter, Teal Sadler drove to Wilmington Residential, Commercial Real Estate Campen family! Saturday to visit with Erica Lupton Mitchell and family and especial- Small business incorporation, set-up Happy Birthday: Madison Gilgo and Nelson Cowell - Mar 9, ly to visit with the new baby, Rivers Amelia. She had lots of beautiful Estate Planning Donald B. Caroon - Mar 11, Tina Sawyer Gray and Stanley Lynn pictures. Rita Lupton and friend Gail Johnson drove to Greenville Paul Delamar Styron, Jr. - Mar 12, Felicia Almond Lewis - Mar 13, Leigha Wednesday. They went shoe shopping in the new shoe store (can’t Godwin, Martha Lupton Stilley and Merritt Watson, Jr. - Mar 14, remember the name) and other places. They enjoyed lunch at the Red Criminal Defense. Traffic Citations Domestic Law, Estate Administration David Lupton Mar 15. Happy Anniversary William and Barbara Lobster. Cayton - Mar 11. 408 Main Street • Bayboro 252-745-3222 • Fax 252-745-7477 • M-F 8:30am to 5:00pm Deaths

Addie Peru Vaughan Durham, age 93, passed away on February Mollie Ballance Campen, 103, of Lowland passed away Saturday, Your communitY newspaper 27, 2017. She was born in Greensburg, Kentucky, October 31, 1923. March 4, 2017, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She was predeceased by her parents, Addie and Clayton Vaughan and She was a member of Wardens Grove OFWB Church and the Order Goes DiGital… her sister, Olivia Vaughan Harvey. Addie was a graduate of Bowling of Eastern Star. Green Business University. She was an active member of Arapahoe She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Albert S. The eEdition of The Pamlico News is now available United Methodist Church where she held positions as President of Campen; son, Eric A. Campen; son-in-law, Reginald Caroon; and on your computer, notepad! the Faith Circle of the United Methodist Women, head of the Lay granddaughter, Angel C. Woodard. Shepherd Program, a member of the bereavement committee and She is survived by two daughters, Edith C. Jonson (Bob) of Maribel served as Chairwoman of the Administration Council. and Lottie C. Caroon of Lowland; two sons, Floyd E. Campen Addie was predeceased in death by her husband Major James O. (Martha) of Minnesott Beach and Albert L. Campen of Havelock; Durham, Jr. (retired). Addie traveled all over the United States and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth L. Campen of Cape Carteret; 14 grandchil- overseas with her husband and children. She is survived by her 3 children; 35 great-grandchildren; and 23 great-great grandchildren. dren; daughter Marsha Carol Coope and husband Peter Coope of New Her funeral will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 8th at Bryant Milford, CT; Sons James O. Durham, Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. John Carawan, Earl Sadler Jr., III and wife Sharon Durham of Walkersville, MD and Robert V. and Wesley Taylor officiating. Interment will follow immediately at Durham and wife Kathy Durham of Lexington, KY; 6 grandchildren; the Lakeside Chapel at Greenleaf Memorial Park. Great Reporting • Local Columns • Stories You Care About Michael V. Coope, Alison Coope Bailey, Samantha J. Bekken, Scott The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the Community News At Its Best! O. Durham, Alexander V. Durham and Benjamin E. Durham; 1 great- service at the funeral home. grandson Griffin M. Bailey. In lieu of flowers the family suggested memorial contributions A Memorial Service will be held on March 11, 2017 at 11:00 at be made to The Gideons, PO Box 37, Bayboro, NC 28515, FWB Call 252-249-1555 to subscribe and receive a full copy in your email today. Arapahoe United Methodist Church. (A Burial Service will be held at Children’s Home, PO Box 249, Middlesex, NC 27557, or University a later date in Campbellsville, KY) of Mount Olive, 634 Henderson St., Mount Olive, NC 28365. visit www.thepamliconewspaper.com In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in her Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Crematory, Alliance. name to Arapahoe United Methodist Church, the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.stauffer- funeralhome.com. 8 A Classified WEDNEsday, MARCH 8, 2017 Employment VACANCY LISTINGS at Pamlico Pamlico Tree care, llc Crossword Community College. Director of FOR SALE Planning, Research & Effectiveness. Application deadline of March 17, 2017 at 5pm. For more information on the position or to apply, visit www.pamlicocc.edu or call 252- 249-1851 x 3038

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Cover and simmer for about 8 more minutes 3/4 teaspoon salt conditionserviced regularly, garage vember 14, 2016. 252-617-7555 (potted) $25; Confederate Rose $10, or until rice is tender and shrimp are pink and most of 1 generous cup of grated Cheddar cheese kept $450.00 OBO callJean 252-514- Call 252-638-9151. the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and 10L x 10W x 6H a Stephens Pipe & 2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted 3437 STEEL Galvanized welded frame 16 ft fiberglass extension ladder, $60. let stand covered for about 4 or 5 minutes. Serves 4. You pull it it’s yours; 74 Yanmar SB, dog kennel with a lockable walk in Heavy duty aluminum ladder brack- Combine all above ingredients except the grated W/Trans.; 1 CY; 8HP; 252-675-1902 gate (also welded pipe). East to as- ets, set of two, $45. 252-675-0354. cheese and toasted almonds. Blend the mixture well Macaroni & Veggie Salad FUJI SILHOUETTE BIKE. Woman’s semble; easy to move; easy to add Boat for sale: 1985 21’ Sou’wester by and spoon into a buttered baking dish. Cover and bake Carbon Road Bike. 47cm. Shimano additional panels if desire to make Parker. Hull only. Needs a deck and in 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes. Remove 1-1/2 cups uncooked corkscrew macaroni larger. Call 252.249.0103 $140 Like 2 medium tomatoes, chopped and drained components. Many upgrades. Mir- floor. $250. [email protected]. cover, sprinkle cheese over the casserole, sprinkle New Galvanized Welded frame with toasted almonds and bake uncovered for 3 more 1 cup frozen English peas, thawed and drained ror, Bottle Cages. $500. Firm. Electric Outboard/Trolling Motor minutes or until the cheese melts. Serves 8. 8 ounces cooked ham, cut into strips 252.249.0761 “9’ FOREST FIR CHRISTMAS TREE, Package: Newport Vessels 55 short- UNLIT Smaller 7 ft. adaptable. 3/4 cup commercial buttermilk-style salad dressing CROSMAN AIR RIFLE: .177 pellets. shaft Electric Outboard/Trolling Mo- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper $100 252-249-6528” tor Package Incl: Motor, Duracell Hot Potato Salad CO2 powered. Extra clips included. 1 can (4-oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained Legacy hunting bow in Case with Ultra E5 battery, battery case, in-line $50. 4-1/2 cups cooked, diced potatoes arrows. Camo bag with 20 Decoys. fused 12 VDC cable. Used only once 1 generous cup Cheddar cheese, cubed Cook the macaroni according to directions on pack- 252.249.0761 $100. 252-249 2029 so like new. Garage stored. $225. 1/2 cup pickle relish (optional) age - drain, rinse and drain again. Combine the maca- BIG GREEN EGG CHIMINEA. Stand Call Chuck at 252-249-1409 High end, large capacity, Frigidaire 1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives (or black roni with remaining ingredients and toss gently. Cover included. $110. 252.249.0761 Affinity clothes dryer. Used very little. 86 U-Haul and Lowes moving boxes, olives) and chill at least 3 hours before serving. When ready WOMAN’S BIKE. Fuji Supreme. 21 4 yrs old. $80 252-670-7836 good condition. 11 wardrobes with 1/3 cup finely chopped onions to serve, spoon mixture into center of spinach-lined Speed. Cateye Computer. Axiom Mercury boat motor. Year unknown metal bars, 13 large, 62 medium/ 1/2 cup mayonnaise platter. Serves 8. Rear Rack. but runs. Needs carburetor adjust- small/book size. Broken down, easy 1/8 teaspoon celery salt Rear Light, Mirror, Bottle Cage. $95. ment. 4.5 HP $25 252-670-7836 to pick up. $75. Call 949-280-5325 1/8 teaspoon pepper Oven-Fried Zucchini (Oriental) 6 bacon sliced, cooked and crumbled 252.249.0761 2007 Ford Mustang vinyl convertible Furuno Color Video Sounder FCV- 2 medium zucchini LAMPS: Variety of table lamps and top. $40.00 252-249-2820 Combine the potatoes, cheese, relish, olives and 292 - $150; ICOM VHF Radio IC M 1/4 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs floor lamps all in great and working onions and toss to blend. Add the mayonnaise, cel- Electropedic adjustable bed: size - 127 - $60; Porter Cable 5500 Watt 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese condition. $10 - $15 each. 252-670- ery salt and pepper into the potato mixture and mix full/double; firm mattress; very good Generator (needs starter cord) - 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon commercial Italian salad 3958. thoroughly. Spoon into an 8-inch square baking dish, condition; includes some linens. $200; Sony DVD CD 5 Disk Changer dressing sprinkle with cooked bacon and bake in 350 degree PERSONAL SOUND AMPLIFIER for Great for someone recovering from - $50; ADCOM GTP 502 Receiver - oven for 40 minutes. Serves 6. right ear by “Perfect Choice HD”. surgery, needs to elevate head and/ $50; Murray Push Mower-$75; Thule Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Cut each half into Used only twice. Paid $500 new, ask- or feet, or has difficulty getting in Mountaineer Roof Storage (no rails) eight strips. Combine breadcrumbs and cheeses. Dip and out of bed. Smoke free home. ing $75. Works great! 252-670-3958. $100. Call Scott @ 610-742-4744. Cheese And Egg Casserole zucchini in Italian salad dressing and roll in bread- In original case with all literature in- $300.00. Text: 252-617-5942 6’ fiberglass ladder - $50; GE Circuit 1/4 cup all-purpose flour crumb mixture. Place zucchini in a single layer on cluded. 252-670-3958. Critter cage: 6ft (tall or long) x 2ft breaker enclosure 200 amp breaker, 1/4 teaspoon salt a slightly greased baking sheet. Bake in 475 degree x2ft. Custom made. Not a bird cage. Bedroom Suite(Full) 3 piec- brand new - $100; Westinghouse 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted oven for 5 minutes. Turn zucchini and bake 3 or 4 es-includes mattress & box Good condition. $125.00 Text: 252- 200 amp enclosure with 11 breakers 4 eggs, beaten more minutes or until golden brown. Serves 4. springs(clean). Brown wood dresser, 617-5942 and 200 amp main - $200. Call Scott 1 cup cottage cheese 9 drawers-Chest 4 drawers. $250.00 Trail bike: 24” derailer needs adjust- at 610-742-4744 (Oriental location). 1 can (4-oz.) chopped green chilies, drained Curried Tuna Salad Located in New Bern. 638-9151 or ing. Fair condition. $30.00 Text: 252- 2 cups (8-oz.) grated Monterey Jack cheese 670-3626 Old Town Canoe, 14’7”, new, $700, 617-5942 selling for $350. Crusair Carry On 1 jar (4-oz.) whole pimientos 1 can (6-1/2-oz.) white tuna in water, well drained Full size mattress-no stains $20.00 Antique small cane chair dark in air conditioner for boat. $1,000 new, Green pepper rings and flaked Located in New Bern. 638-9151 or color and once used in tobacco barn selling for $400. Thermador gas 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 670-3626 as a chair. Asking $75.00 252-249- stove/electric oven, new $2,400, sell- Combine the flour, salt and butter in a large bowl, 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted blend, and then add the eggs, cottage cheese, green Comforters/sets-Full size/All colors 2603, ask for Betsy. ing for $400. Tongue in groove oak 1 can (8-oz.) pineapple tidbits, drained chilies and Monterey Jack cheese and blend well. $15.00 Located in New Bern. 638- flooring 5” face, ¾” thick, $3 per 3 or 4 tablespoons mayonnaise New in package. 4 three stage filters Pour mixture into a generously buttered 10x6x2-inch 9151 or 670-3626 square foot. Call 249-1715. 1/4 teaspoon curry powder for Pur Water Filtration system $25. baking dish. If desired, place green pepper rings on 2 cups alfalfa sprouts Whirlpool-Stove-glasstop-1 back will include free Pur attachment for 2 twin rollaway beds including new top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, in 375 degree oven burner doesn’t work. $100.00 Lo- standard kitchen faucet. Instructions matching sheet sets. Excellent con- for about 30 minutes. Serves 8. Combine the tuna, celery, pecans and pineapple and dition. $25.00 each. 434-797-4215. cated in New Bern. 638-9151 or 670- included. Call 745-5275 blend. Combine the mayonnaise and curry powder and 3626 Cherry Dining Table - 48” inches CST/berger transit level with tripod, Easy Cheesy Caraway Potatoes stir into the tuna mixture. Cover and chill. To serve, Old Dolls-Vintage-some boxed $5- round with two leaves. Queen Ann adjustable height. $200 OBO, Chris arrange alfalfa sprouts on platter and spoon tuna mix- $20 Located in New Bern. 638-9151 legs. $270. 252-249-1090. 252-249-3340. 1/4 cup butter or margarine ture in center of sprouts. Serves 3. or 670-3626 1/2 teaspoon salt Mahogany Low Boy Dresser and Mir- Secretary desk, original, 1930s style, 1/4 teaspoon pepper Seeking small white dog. Malteese/ ror - three-drawer dresser and mirror one piece, 6’ tall, 31” wide, 18” deep, 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds Catfish Parmesan Poodle mix. Prefer house broken. with casters. $275. 252-249-1090. very good shape (mahogany?). 4 large baking potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Call 745-9277 Volvo Station Wagon Cover - Gray, $275. Call 249-6579, leave message. 2x1/2-inch strips 1/4 cup all-purpose flour OVAL Rug, $125, burgundy, 6’7” x never used with bag. $45. 252-249- KITCHEN AID KSM5PSWW Heavy 1 medium onions, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 8’6”. excellent condition, wool. 745- 1090. Duty 5-Quart Stand Mixer includes 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese 1/4 teaspoon pepper 5275 81/2 HP Briggs & Stratton engine. Meat Grinder Attachment. Mint - Combine the butter and seasonings in a large skil- 1 teaspoon paprika GUTTER GUARDS: 25 four foot re- $50. Call 675-0354. condition, rarely use. 325-watt mo let and heat until butter melts. Add the potatoes and 1 egg, beaten verse curve aluminum Gutter Genius tor, 5 mixing speeds, 5-quart stain- Radio Shack 40 Channel CB Base less steel bowl, includes flat beater, onions and blend well. Cover and cook over medium 1/4 cup milk (by Elko) covers for 5 inch standard Station. $50. Call 675-0354. dough hook and wire whip, 6-foot heat for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender 5 or 6 small catfish fillets (about 2 lbs.) gutters. Used, good condition with power cord. $225. 252-249-3340. and slightly browned. Sprinkle with cheese, cover, and 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted installation clips. $150. Call (252) Radio Shack 40 Channel mobile CB cook 1 or 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Serves 8. 1/3 cup sliced almonds 249-7290 or (603) 496-4274. radio. $25. Call 675-0354. Classic Dahon folding bicycle for boat. Yellow in color and in good 50 caliber Black Powder Rifle for sale New bicycle helmet – Airius, L/XL, Combine the Parmesan cheese, flour, salt, pep- condition. $150.00. Call 252 249- Easy Potato & Tomato Bake with Scope and loading supplies and $10. Call 675-3128. per and paprika and blend well. Combine the egg 9838. some Ammo. Good condition. $130 New Camera – Wanscam IP wire- 1 package (16-oz.) frozen hash brown potatoes and milk and stir well. Dip fillets in egg mixture and 252-322-8381 less/wired camera for network moni- Cruising Guide to North Carolina by thawed dredge in flour mixture. Arrange in a lightly greased Claiborne S. Young, 5th Ed. Cover Casio Key lighting Keyboard w/Ka- toring, $25. Cal 675-3128. 1 small tomato, chopped 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Drizzle with the melted but- Price $24.95, asking $12.50. Janet at raoke $35. Hundreds of DVD’s $2, Dark Cherry Mirror - Thomasville, tra- 1/2 cup chopped onions ter and sprinkle almonds over the top. Bake in 350 386-559-4554. books $1 & $2, Cd’s. 50 cents each. ditional style. $70. 252-249-1090 1/2 teaspoon oregano degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until fish flakes GMCO’s Waterproof Chart Book of 1/4 teaspoon salt easily when tested with fork. Serves 6. Wooden book shelves $15 each. Lo- Baby Items - Stroller ($35), wooden North Carolina from Back Bay, VA 1/4 teaspoon pepper cal address. (248)924-1681 port-a-crib ($35), changing table to Little River, South Carolina. Cover 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese NIKON D70s SLR digital camera with ($75), car seat ($10), and toys. 252- Fried Tomatoes With Gravy $34.95, asking $18. Janet at 386- 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk lens,cards & carry case. $300 252- 249-1090 4 large ripe tomatoes 249-1655 559-4554. Kitchen Countertop - three pieces Layer half of the potatoes, half of the tomatoes, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, Dinnerware set, non-skid, compass onions, seasonings and cheese in a generously but- STAMINA 1205 precision rower, like with back splash, white Formica, divided rose design, 16 pieces, asking $30. tered 8-inch square baking dish. Repeat layers ending new. $135 252-249-1655 25”x70”, 25”x34.5”, 25”x25” $55. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, Janet at 386-559-4554. with cheese. Pour milk over the top, cover, and bake SPACEMATE folding stepper, like 252-249-1090 divided OTR GE Microwave, 2011, SS, with in 425 degrees for about 20 minutes. Uncover and new. $95 252-249-1655 Craftsman 12” wood planer, belt 1/4 teaspoon salt bracket, M/N JVM1950. Excellent bake 5 more minutes. Serves 6 driven type, no motor, $100, 252- 1/8 teaspoon pepper POSTURE PUMP disc hydrator, pro- except “key pad shorted”, you fix.. 675-2759 or 252-745-5791. 1 tablespoon brown sugar fessional model. $35 252-249-1655 $25 George 249.3264 Chocolate-Toffee Pie Old style V.W. trailer hitch. $10. 1 cup milk Antique Gossip Bench (telephone Bantam Chickens for sale. Hens $3! 252-675-2759 or 252-745-5791. 2 pints butter-almond ice cream, slightly softened table) $100.00 252-638-9151 Roosters $1 each! 249-0243 Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices and dredge in Volvo lower end unit, in-out drive. 1 vanilla-wafer crust 36 Inch Round Oak Cocktail table Missing female black Labrador from 1/4 cup of the flour. Melt 1/4 cup of the butter in a $100. 252-675-2759 or 252-745- 3 chocolate-covered toffee bars (about 1.20 oz. $60 252-249-2545 Grantsboro area. She has been miss- large skillet over medium heat and add the tomatoes. 5791. each), coarsely chopped Stanley Professional Air flooring ing since mid September. Reward for Cook until golden brown, turning one time. Arrange hammer with 3000 nails. $340 252- Triumph Spitfire auto parts: 1979 the return of our dog. Contact Robert Spread half the ice cream over the crust. Sprinkle the tomatoes on serving platter and sprinkle with salt, 249-2545 or late 1970s, hard top, transmis- Toler @ 252-745-3156 with half the chopped toffee bars. Using a large serv- pepper and brown sugar - keep warm. Melt remaining sion, front end motor and more. ing spoon or ice-cream scoop, spoon remaining ice 2 tablespoons butter in pan drippings and add remain- Rocker Recliner standard size blue/ Call for prices, negotiable. 252- cream over the top. Freeze at least 3 hours or over- ing 2 tablespoons flour and stir until smooth. Cook grey $50.00 Located in New Bern. 745-5791 night. Before serving, sprinkle pie with remaining 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add the milk 638-9151 or 670-3626 toffee and, if desired, sprinkle with slivered toasted and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until almonds. Refrigerate about 10 minutes to soften ice thickened. Spoon over tomatoes. Serve immediately. *Price must be included in ad. *The Pamlico News is not responsible for errors, email preferred cream slightly. Serves 8. 10 A Reports WEDNEsday, MARCH 8, 2017 Reports Do You Remember…? Incidents Enter, Larceny Of Motor Vehicle March 2, River Dunes, 6 Back Cove Cir, Oriental, Feb. 27, 1599 NC Hwy 304, Bayboro, Larceny-All March 3, Pamlico High School, 601 Main St, Cottage, $574.16 Other Larceny Bayboro, Fighting (Affray) March 2, River Dunes, 4 Back Cove Cir, Oriental, Feb. 27, 72 Scotts Store Rd, Grantsboro, Simple Cottage, $ Assault-Assault On A Female, Simple Physical Inspections March 2, River Dunes, 5 Back Cove Cir, Oriental, Assault Feb. 27, Marie Swindell, 6036 Hwy 55 E, New Cottage, $ Feb. 28, 200 Main St, Bayboro, Harassing Phone Bern, Sign/Business, $50 March 2, River Dunes, 17 Back Cove Cir, Oriental, Calls Feb. 27, Joe Zambito, 812 W. Burton Farm Rd, Cottage, $ Feb. 28, 404 Vandemere Rd, Vandemere, Cruelty Minnesott Beach, New Residence,$1210.06 March 2, River Dunes, 16 Back Cove Cir, Oriental, To Animals Feb. 27, Earl Lockwood, 2477 Hwy 306, Cottage, $ March 1, Wells Fargo, 715 Main St, Bayboro, Elder Grantsboro, Pole Barn, $184 March 2, Melissa Moreno, 2812 Olympia Rd, New Abuse Feb 28., Gail Swearingen, 434 Hardison Dr, Arapa- Bern, Electrical, $50 March 1, 101 Hudson Ln, Criminal Damage To hoe, Sunroom, $105.92 March 2, Melissa Moreno, 2812 Olympia Rd, New Property (Vandalism) Feb. 28, Max Ware, 360 Main St, Vandemere, New Bern, Demo, $ March 2, 58 Wichita Village Ln, Unauthorized use Residence, $1054.34 March 3, Bruce Hartman, 290 E. Harborside Dr, of a motor vehicle Feb. 28, Billy Flockhart, 1400 Broad St, Oriental, Oriental, Electrical, $58.54 March 2, Pamlico Co Middle School, NC 55 East, Misc., $85 March 3, Brandon Ward, 4449 Kershaw Rd, Orien- Stonewall, School Attendance Law Violation March 1, Tina Yang, 2022 Blackbeard Dr, Oriental, tal, Electrical, $40 March 4, 5607 NC Hwy 55, New Bern, Trespassing $100 March, 3, Berther Gilliann, 8836 Hwy 55 E, Me- March 4, Trailer B, 4329 Florence Rd, Merritt, March 2, River Dunes, 20 Back Cove Cir, Oriental, chanical, $40 Break And Or Enter, Larceny After Break Or Enter Golf Cart, $273.96 March 3, David Spencer, 12395 Hwy 55, Alliance, March 4, 949 Jo Jane Rd, Arapahoe, Calls For March 2, River Dunes, 21 Back Cove Cir, Oriental, Mechanical, $40 Service Golf Cart, $273.96 March 3, Roger Powers, 571 Plantation Parkway, March 4, Gardens Of Pamlico, 22 Magnolia Way, March 2, River Dunes, 2 Back Cove Cir, Oriental, Oriental, Garage, $232.32 Grantsboro, Non-criminal Detainment (Involuntary Cottage, $908.10 March 5, Mary Matthew, 3718 Janiero Rd, Orien- Commitment) March 2, River Dunes, 7 Back Cove Cir, Oriental, tal, Addition, $228.80 March 3, 200 Main St, Bayboro, Break And Or Cottage, $624.16 Annette Sawyer and Lesly Whorton

The picture this week comes I would like to include pictures from the files of Janice Whorton of Veterans (the veterans do not Willis. This picture shows Annette have to be from Pamlico County) Sawyer and Lesly Whorton on in this column. If you have a pic- Legals the Old Trent Creek Bridge, a ture of a Veteran and can provide NORTH CAROLINA the undersigned does hereby notify all named Executor. Gahan Cuskley, Jr., File No. 17 E 37 steel bridge. At one time freight some information on his or her PAMLICO COUNTY persons, firms and corporations having This 22nd day of February, 2017. boats came up Trent Creek; in the service, please let me share it with NOTICE TO CREDITORS claims against the estate of said decedent Having qualified as Administrator of background Freight buildings can our readers. It is important to to exhibit them to the undersigned at 133 Kathleen A. Erickson the Estate of Robert Gahan Cuskley, Jr. The undersigned, having qualified on the Seymour Drive, Camden, NC 27921, on Executor late of 144 Weatherby Drive, Merritt, be seen. The picture was taken in remember and honor our veterans. 26th day of January, 2017, as or before the 31st day of May, 2017 or 7517 Talbryn Way Pamlico County, North Carolina 28556, 1929. Please help me by sharing your Co-Executors of the Estate of Malcolm this notice will be pleaded in bar of their Chapel Hill, NC 27516 the undersigned does hereby notify all Thanks Janice for sharing your pictures with me to use in this col- Ross Selden (aka Malcolm R. Selden), recovery. All persons, firms and corpo- Publish February 22 and March 1, 8, 15. persons, firms and corporations having picture. umn. I have used the old pictures deceased, of Pamlico County, North rations indebted to the said estate will claims against the estate of said decedent Carolina, do hereby notify all persons, please make immediate payment to the NOTICE TO CREDITORS to exhibit them to the undersigned at 408 Someone left a book about the from my files and the ones I could firms and corporations having claims undersigned. Main Street, P.O. Box 411, Bayboro, Oriental High Schools Classes of find at the museum. Contact me against said Estate to exhibit them to the This 22nd day of February, 2017 The undersigned, Robert R. Fafinski, North Carolina 28515, on or before the 1947-1951 and two articles from by email at fedaniels66@gmail. st undersigned on or before the 20th day of Jr., having duly qualified as Executor 1 day of June, 2017, or this notice will Alliance school for me at the com call me at 745-6544, drop May, 2017, or this Notice will be plead- Carolyn F. Ladow, Executor of the Estate of Terrance Patrick Cul- be pleaded in bar of recovery. All per- ed in bar of their recovery. All persons Estate of Lois F. Roberts linan, deceased, late of Pamlico County, sons, firms and corporations indebted to Habitat ReStore. I have no idea me a note in care of The Pamlico indebted to said Estate will please make 133 Seymour Drive North Carolina, hereby notifies all per- the said estate will please make immedi- who left these for me. Please let News, or leave me a message at immediate payment to the undersigned. Camden, NC 27921 sons, firms and corporations having ate payment to the undersigned. me know who left them so I can the Pamlico County Heritage and This 15th day of February, 2017. claims against the Estate to present them This the 8th day of March, 2017. give proper credit. Visitor Center in Grantsboro. Publish: February 22, March 1, 8, 15, to the undersigned in care of Ronald Stephen J. Selden 2017 G. Coulter, Attorney for the Estate, P. Paul J. Delamar, Administrator Mark A. Kuhn O. Box 929, Durham, North Carolina Estate of Robert Gahan Cuskley, Jr. Co-Executors of the HOLLOWELL & HOLLOWELL 277020929, within ninety (90) days of Estate of Malcolm Ross Selden P.O. Box 218 the first publication of this Notice or it Paul J. Delamar c/o J Alan Campbell Law Bayboro, NC 28515 will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. Delamar & Delamar, PLLC Drug Deals Lead To Prison PO Box 850 All persons, firms and corporations in- 408 Main Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 NORTH CAROLINA debted to the Estate will please make P.O. Box 411 Investigation, conducted an under- Publish February 15, 22, and March 1, 8. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- immediate payment. Bayboro, N.C. 28515 cover purchase from Fenderson in TICE PAMLICO COUNTY This the 15th day of February, 2016. Publush March 8,15,22, & 29 NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Robert R. Fafinski, Jr., Executor which a quantity of cocaine and ESTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN heroin were provided. Anne Holloway, File No. 17 E 31 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE Prior to his case being called DEBTORS OF Ronald G. Coulter, Attorney at Law PAMLICO COUNTY SU- Having qualified as Executor of the SHERWOOD B. NORRIS, JR. 121 East Parrish Street PERIOR COURT DIVISION for trial, Fenderson pled guilty Estate of Anne Holloway, late of 403 File No.: 17 E 14 Post Office Box 929 to one count of Possession with Hodges Street, Oriental, Pamlico Durham, NC 277020929 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND Intent to Sell or Deliver Cocaine, County, North Carolina, the undersigned All persons, firms and corporations 19196888258 DEBTORS does hereby notify all persons, firms and having claims against SHERWOOD Publication Dates: February 22, March and one count of Possession with corporations having claims against the B. NORRIS, JR., deceased, are noti- 1. 8 and 15, 2017. OF CHARLES L. SCOTT Intent to Sell or Deliver Heroin. George F. Fenderson estate of said decedent to exhibit them fied to exhibit them to SINA NORRIS, Judge Alford sentenced Fenderson to the undersigned at 408 Main Street, ADMINISTRATOR of the Estate, on NORTH CAROLINA Having qualified as Executor of to consecutive prison sentences P.O. Box 411, Bayboro, North Carolina or before MAY 27TH, 2017, at the ad- NOTICE TO CREDITORS the Estate of Charles L. Scott, late of District Attorney Scott Thomas 28515, on or before the 15th day of May, dress listed below or be barred from PAMLICO COUNTY Grantsboro, Pamlico County, North Car- of 11 to 23 months each, for a announced that, in Pamlico County 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in their recovery. Debtors of the decedent olina, the undersigned does hereby no- total sentence of 22 to 46 months. bar of recovery. All persons, firms and are asked to make immediate payment to The undersigned, Michael William tify all persons, firms and corporations Superior Court yesterday, George Judge Alford also imposed the corporations indebted to the said estate the above-named Administrator. Laverty, having qualified on January having claims against the estate of said F. Fenderson 49, of Leland, was will please make immediate payment to This 22nd day of February, 2017. 23, 2017 as Executor of the Estate of decedent to exhibit them to the under- payment of court costs of more convicted upon his guilty plea to the undersigned. Domicella Mary Schumacher, late of signed at 258 Leaf Road, New Bern, NC than $ 2700.00. When Fenderson This the 15th day of February, 2017. Sina Norris Pamlico County, does hereby notify all 28560 on or before the 14th day of June, felony drug offenses and was sen- is released from the Division Administrator persons having claims against the Estate 2017 or this notice will be pleaded in bar tenced to prison. Senior Resident Susan Teller, Executrix 4529 Hwy 55 E to present them to the undersigned in of their recovery. All persons, firms and of Adult Correction, he will be Superior Court Judge Ben Alford Estate of Anne Holloway New Bern, NC 28560 care of White & Allen, P.A., 1319 Com- corporations indebted to the said estate subject to a nine-month term of Publish February 22 and March 1, 8, 15. merce Drive, New Bern, North Carolina, will please make immediate payment to presided over this term of court, Susan Teller, Executrix 28562, on or before May 22, 2017, or the undersigned. post-release supervision, similar and Assistant District Attorney c/o Sara L. Delamar, Attorney NORTH CAROLINA this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their to probation, during which time Christy Hawkins prosecuted the Delamar & Delamar, PLLC IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- recovery. This 8th day of March, 2016 he will be subject to random drug 408 Main Street TICE PAMLICO COUNTY All persons indebted to the Estate are re- ______cases in court. P.O. Box 411 SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION quested to make immediate payment to screens and warrantless searches In August, 2016, an investigator Bayboro, N.C. 28515 Michael William Laverty, Executor, in Anthony L. Raynor by a supervising officer. If he vio- Publish February 15, 22, and March 1, 8. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND care of White & Allen, P.A., 1319 Com- 258 Leaf Road with the Pamlico County Sheriff’s lates that post-release supervision, DEBTORS OF merce Drive, New Bern, North Carolina, New Bern, NC 28560 Office, along with an agent from NORTH CAROLINA PATRICK T. GURLEY 28562. he could be ordered to serve more the North Carolina State Bureau of IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- File No.: 17 E 16 This the 22nd day of February, 2017. time in prison as a penalty. TICE PAMLICO COUNTY Publish: March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017 SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION All persons, firms and corporations Michael William Laverty, Executor of having claims against PATRICK T. the Estate of Michael William Laverty NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND GURLEY, deceased, are notified to WHITE & ALLEN, P.A. DEBTORS OF exhibit them to GEORGE SANFORD 1319 Commerce Drive GEORGE W. LLOYD GURLEY, EXECUTOR of the Estate, New Bern, North Carolina 28562 File No.: 17 E 3 on or before MAY 27TH, 2017, at the Publication Dates: February 22, March address listed below or be barred from 1. 8 and 15, 2017. All persons, firms and corporations their recovery. Debtors of the decedent Early Bird Spring Special having claims against GEORGE W. are asked to make immediate payment to NORTH CAROLINA LLOYD, deceased, are notified to ex- the above-named Executor. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- hibit them to JOHN DANIEL LLOYD, This 22nd day of February, 2017. TICE PAMLICO COUNTY Take Advantage Of Our Annual EXECUTOR of the Estate, on or before SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION MAY 20TH, 2017, at the address listed George Sanford Gurley below or be barred from their recovery. Executor NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND Spring Special With Last Years Pricing… Debtors of the decedent are asked to 300 East Pasadena Rd DEBTORS OF make immediate payment to the above- Pasadena, MD 21122 ALISA H. DUVAL named Executor. This 15th day of FE- Publish February 22 and March 1, 8, 15. File No.: 17 E 22 •Drain and Replace Oil BUARY, 2017. NORTH CAROLINA All persons, firms and corporations hav- and Oil Filter John Daniel Lloyd IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- ing claims against ALISA H. DUVAL, Executor TICE PAMLICO COUNTY deceased, are notified to exhibit them to •Replace Fuel Filter 6007 Harbour Way SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BRENDA G. BARNES, EXECUTOR Oriental, NC 28571 of the Estate, on or before MAY 27TH, •Replace Spark Plug Publish February 15, 22, March 1, and 8. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND 2017, at the address listed below or be •Grease Lube Points DEBTORS OF barred from their recovery. Debtors of SPECIALSPECIAL NORTH CAROLINA BETTIE J. ERICKSON the decedent are asked to make immedi- •Inspect Blades IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- File No.: 17 E 13 ate payment to the above-named Execu- TICE PAMLICO COUNTY tor. This 22nd day of FEBUARY, 2017. •Inspect Belts ENDS SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION All persons, firms and corporations hav- ENDS ing claims against BETTIE J. ERICK- Brenda G. Barnes •Check Tire Pressure 4-19-174-19-13 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND SON, deceased, are notified to exhibit Executor DEBTORS OF them to KATHLEEN A. ERICKSON, 220 NC HWY 306S •Check Steering LOIS F. 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Raleigh-The Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina announce interests and give a first-hand perspective on current issues. These Brandon Batten as the recipient of the 2017 Tobacco Farm Life contributions, through farm-level research and utilizing technologies Museum “Innovative Young Farmer of the Year Award”. and advancements in agriculture, can help our industry to remain Brandon is a sixth-generation farmer in southern Johnston County strong.” embracing the challenges of The CEOs of AgCarolina modern agriculture through Farm Credit, Cape Fear creative thinking, technology, Farm Credit, and Carolina and adaptability. The Four Farm Credit are Dave Oaks native is a partner in Corum, Brad Cornelius, the family business, Triple B and Vance Dalton respec- Farms, Inc., producing flue- tively. They issued the cured tobacco, corn, soybeans, following joint statement wheat, and Bermuda hay on regarding Brandon Batten: 600 acres, along with 40 head “It is an honor to be able to of angus-mix beef cattle. recognize Brandon Batten Brandon is a 2008 North as the 2017 Innovative Carolina State University Young Farmer of the Year. (NCSU) graduate obtain- We admire the leadership ing a Bachelor’s Degree in and value-based approach 520-180454 Biological and Agricultural he takes with his family, in Engineering. He also complet- his role as a professional ed his Master’s in Agricultural in the field of agriculture, Engineering in 2010 from and as he makes a positive NCSU. His education has impact on his community. enabled him to have an exten- (L-R) AgCarolina Farm Credit President & CEO Dave Corum, Innovative Young Farmer of the We congratulate Brandon sive source of contacts with Year Brandon Batten, and NC Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler for this award and look many producers and experts in forward to his achieve- the field of agriculture, as well ments in the future.” as a wide-range of industry knowledge and practices. The Farm Credit Associations of NC are AgCarolina Farm NOURISHING MORE THAN JUST CROPS Aside from his innovative work on the farm, he is a proud husband Credit, Cape Fear Farm Credit, and Carolina Farm Credit. They are to Jessica and father to Camden. Brandon is active in the community farmer owned financial cooperatives with headquarters in Raleigh, and in advocating for the future of agriculture in North Carolina. A Fayetteville, and Statesville respectively. They are the leading provid- member of Pauline Baptist Church and a captain with the Strickland er of credit to farmers in North Carolina. The Associations have over Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department, he participates in the Johnston $3.5 billion in loans and commitments outstanding to over 14,500 County Young Farmer and Rancher Program, as well as the Johnston North Carolina farmers. Loans are made to finance land, homes, County Agribusiness Council. He is an active supporter of Johnston farm buildings, operating expenses, livestock and equipment, as well County Extension and is a county representative to the North Carolina as other purposes. Credit life insurance, crop insurance, appraisal Farm Bureau Farm Labor State Advisory Committee. services, and leasing are also available through the Farm Credit In his nomination form, Brandon states, “By being involved in the Associations of NC. community and agricultural organizations, I can advocate for farm

Aurora Fossil Museum Receives Generous Support From PotashCorp-Aurora In February, the Aurora Fossil sional scientists, Aurora, NC is Museum received a contribution recognized worldwide as one of from the most scientifically important PotashCorp-Aurora. The paleontological locations due to funds will be utilized to support its vast record of marine life from the museum’s educational and the Miocene and Pliocene epochs outreach efforts. (23-2.6 million years ago). The “The Aurora Fossil Museum most recognized of the ancient sea is very fortunate to have life are fossilized teeth from C. a strong partnership with megalodon, the extinct giant white PotashCorp-Aurora, this is one shark, which recently was enacted way that PotashCorp supports as the State Fossil of North the museum and our educational Carolina. mission. “Our continued support of the Corporate contributions are Aurora Fossil Museum is due to difficult to obtain, especially for the excellent educational resource nonprofit museums located in it continues to be for the commu- more rural areas. PotashCorp’s generosity will allow us to expand our nity. We encourage residents to visit and enjoy a hands-on learning We believe in giving back where we live and work. education and outreach efforts to introduce science to children and experience and also learn about our operations,” says Ray McKeithan, adults who would not otherwise have the opportunity,” says Cynthia manager of public and government affairs at PotashCorp-Aurora. Crane, Museum Director. Cynthia encourages everyone to visit the Aurora Fossil Museum The Aurora Fossil Museum was established in 1976, and opened in (which is admission free) and spend the day Digging the Past! 1978, in an effort to The Aurora Fossil Museum is located at 400 Main Street, Aurora, showcase the rich fossil record of the local area. Through dedicated NC. 252-322-4238, collecting and research by fossil hunters, avocational and profes- www.aurorafossilmuseum.org 12 A WEDNEsday, MARCH 8, 2017

Pamlico County HIGH School Random Acts of Kindness at Pamlico County High School PCHS Improve Leadership Skills

We recently celebrated Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week at Pamlico County High School. Our RAK Club was busy sharing kind and positive messages around campus. We had a different shoe day to celebrate diversity and challenged everyone to perform 1 random act of kindness. You will never regret being kind!! “Boot Camp” To Help Students Improve Their Scores On The ACT’s... On Saturday, February 25th Pamlico County where they increased their communication and High School FFA members had the opportunity problem solving skills. Later that day, they toured to travel to N.C. State University to participate in N.C. State University’s campus and learned about the annual Agriculture and Extension Education the different educational opportunities available Day. PCHS FFA members, along with 400 other to them after high school. The students also at- FFA members from across the state, worked with tended the N.C. State vs. Austin Peay Baseball Agricutural Education Staff and volunteers in an game. Everyone had a great time and we are effort to improve their leadership skills. already looking forward to attending next year. Students participated in team-building activities Congratulations Graduate Deondre Surles The PACE program is an innovative educational opportunity for students to meet their educational goals. A recent student, Deondre Surles, had not completed his high school educational requirements in a neighboring county. It had been a year since he last attended a public school. In August, he enrolled in Pamlico Pamlico County High School Ju- County High School and was niors attended a 3 day all-inclusive assigned to the PACE pro- learning“boot camp” run by dedicated gram. He completed all course and motivated drill instructors (teach- work using GradPoint online ers) dressed head to toe in camo. These classes which led to his high students started the week with team school graduation. His self- building activities as they broke into motivation and dedication led their “platoons” and started the boot to this great achievement. He camp process. Soon, they were master- was also appreciative of the PACE Staff-Mrs. Jackie Johnson and Mrs. Marvella Jones, as well as his ing tips and tricks that would help school counselor, Mrs. Carolyn Squires. them defeat the English, Math, Read- ing, Science, and Writing sections of Art History Class Takes a Virtual Tour of Monticello the ACT. The ACT test is the nation’s most popular college entrance exam accepted and valued by all universities and colleges in the United States. The ACT is based on what students learn in high school and provides personalized information about their strengths for education and career planning. Many local employers also require submission of ACT scores during the hiring process. Students were engaged,dedicated to the task at hand, and truly worked hard to improve their scores. By the end of the three days, practice scores had improved anywhere from 1-14 points on a 36 point scale. In about 5 weeks, the school will receive the final scores back and we AP Art History teacher Holly Bradley recently took her students on a field trip to Monticello without are excited to celebrate the successes even leaving the county! Using Google Cardboard’s augmented reality app, she was able to guide her of our students. students through a virtual tour of the building discussing its unique architectural features.

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General Practice of law 252-745-3222 • M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm Paul J. Delamar 5049 NC Hwy 306 S., Grantsboro 252-249-1851 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017 On The Water 13 A Acres Of Coastal Waters Will Close To Shellfish Harvest Invasive And Native Marsh Grasses May State fisheries authorities will close 2,450 acres human and animal waste into the water. of coastal waters to shellfish harvest tomorrow The Division of Marine Fisheries will continue Provide Similar Benefits To Protected after they failed to meet required bacteriological to monitor these areas and if conditions change, standards. they could reopen in the future. Wetlands Additionally, 50 acres in the Stump Sound area Areas that will close in Pamlico are the Oriental/ Note: This post is in collaboration with North services – plant diversity, shoreline stabilization (B-9) of Pender County that closed to shellfish Broad Creek Growing Area #F-5 at Broad/Brown Carolina State University. The publication includes and carbon storage – between marshes with vary- harvest last year will reopen after 2016 sampling Creeks totaling 384 acres and the Bay River results from a fellowship funded jointly by North ing amounts of Phragmites: those with only native showed improved water quality. Growing Area #F-6 at Vandemere Area, Bear Carolina Sea Grant and the N.C. Coastal Reserve grasses, those with a mix of grasses and those with The shellfish classification changes are based on Creek, and Ball Creek totaling 242 acres. and National Estuarine Research Reserve. only Phragmites. water quality samples tested for the past five years For specific boundaries, see PA-PC-2017. An invasive species of marsh grass that spreads, The findings were encouraging. The team found for required sanitary surveys and annual reviews For more information, contact Shannon Jenkins, kudzu-like, throughout North American wetlands, no significant differences between ecosystem of the state’s shellfish growing areas. Three of with the Division of Marine Fisheries’ Shellfish may provide similar ben- services of the marshes the past five years saw above average rainfall that Sanitation and Recreational Water Quality Section, efits to protected wetlands they studied, indicating causes stormwater runoff that, in turn, washes at 252-808-8148. as native marsh grasses. that Phragmites’ effect was According to new research largely neutral. However, from North Carolina State Theuerkauf points out that the University, the invasive marsh neutral effect could be due NC School Of Science And Mathematics grass’s effects on carbon stor- to the protected status of the age, erosion prevention and wetlands they studied and the Wins Blue Heron Bowl plant diversity in protected specific ecosystem services wetlands are neutral. The evaluated. The North Carolina the whole reason I first got findings could impact man- “Studies that associ- School of Science and interested in marine and envi- agement strategies aimed at ate Phragmites with negative Mathematics came out ronmental sciences. Now, I eradicating the invasive grass. impacts on wetlands are often on top at this year’s Blue plan to major in environmen- Phragmites australis, known as the common reed, conducted in areas that have seen significant human Heron Bowl. As first-place tal science and public policy is an invasive marsh grass that can spread at rates interventions, such as shoreline development or finishers, the team will go in college.” up to 15 feet per year. It thrives throughout North construction of drainage canals, whereas our study on to compete at the 2017 Second place in the com- American wetlands, and studies have demonstrated was conducted in undisturbed marsh habitat within National Ocean Sciences petition went to Chapel Hill that its densely packed growth pattern chokes a protected reserve system,” Theuerkauf says. Bowl (NOSB), April 20 High School. The Dobyns- out native marsh plants, thereby reducing plant “Our findings highlight the importance of main- to 23 at Oregon State Bennett High School team diversity and habitat used by some threatened and taining protected reserves, as they may provide University in Corvallis, out of Kingsport, Tennessee, endangered birds. a strong defense against the negative impacts of Oregon. received the sportsmanship However, other studies have shown invasive species and could reduce the time and The competition, a award. that Phragmites may help reduce shoreline erosion money spent on trying to eradicate these species,” regional qualifying event for the national program, The sportsmanship award went to Dobyns- in marshlands and store carbon at faster rates than adds Theuerkauf. “Additionally, our results suggest focuses on marine science. This year’s theme was Bennett High School from Kingsport, Tennessee. native grasses. that Phragmites management efforts should also “Blue Energy – Powering the Planet with our Other participating schools included: Ashley Since managing the threat is costly – in 2013, take ecosystem services into account.” Ocean.” High School; Camden High School; Cape Fear efforts to eradicate Phragmites cost about $4.5 The research appears online in PLOS ONE. The Thirteen teams participated in the Blue Heron Academy; East Chapel Hill High School; Green million – Seth Theuerkauf, a Ph.D. candidate in work was funded in part by North Carolina Sea Bowl held in February at the University of North Hope High School; Hoggard High School; marine, earth and atmospheric sciences at NC State, Grant and the North Carolina Coastal Reserve. Carolina Wilmington. Millbrook High School; Raleigh Charter High decided to look at how relative abundance of the Brandon Puckett, research coordinator for the North UNCW, along with its Center for Marine Science School; Southside High School and Walter marsh grass affected the ecosystem services that Carolina Coastal Reserve; NC State graduate stu- and Watson College of Education, hosted the event. Williams High School. humans value from marshes, such as their ability to dent Kathrynlynn Theuerkauf; Ethan Theuerkauf, North Carolina Sea Grant was a co-sponsor and The NOSB is an academic competition and stabilize shorelines. formerly of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Institute of Marine provided prizes for participants. program that addresses a national gap in environ- Theuerkauf and his colleagues looked at Science and currently at Illinois State Geological Student members of the winning team include mental and earth sciences in public education. It impacts of Phragmites on marshes in two pro- Survey; and Dave Eggleston, professor of marine, Raymond Gao, Shiv Patel, Vincent Xia, Kenneth introduces high-school students to marine sciences, tected reserves within the northeastern portion earth and atmospheric sciences at NC State; con- Xu and Emily Zheng. Their coach was teacher in preparation for science, technology, engineering of the North Carolina Coastal Reserve system. tributed to the work. Amanda Martyn. and math — known as STEM — careers, ultimate- In particular, they wanted to compare ecosystem Chapel Hill High School placed second in the ly helping them become knowledgeable citizens competition. and environmental stewards. “NOSB has undoubtedly been one of the most For more information on the regional competi- influential experiences in my academic journey,” tion, visit sites.google.com/site/blueheronbowl. Go Coastal Conference Speakers Announced says Kenneth Xu, senior captain of the team. “It’s to nosb.org for more on the national-level event.

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All Pamlico Non-Profits To Be Invited To PCC Delamar Center for First-of-its-Kind Celebration

By Katlyn Cowell indispensable necessity for the & Golf Carts Pamlico Community College success of every community. H&H PowerSports President Dr. Jim Ross believes Dr. Ross continues to publicly H&H PowerSports & Golf Cart, Inc. has been in this is the best rural community thank Linda Sanderson, wife business for over 30 years. Our business is family owned and operated. We offer a wide range of new in the nation. As president, he of Senator Norm Sanderson, and used vehicles. has made it a top priority to make for the suggestion she made Golf Carts are not just for golf, they can be this community even better by to Ross to take steps to allow customized for use on farms, campgrounds,shopping increasing partnerships with the the community to use the malls, storage centers, apartment complexes and gated communities. community, listening to commu- Delamar Center more fre- nity needs, and responding with quently. This resulted in Ross We offer service in our shop and on-site. new services. He has established this past December announc- Pickup and delivery are available. We also have many accessories to enhance your an energetic schedule of non-stop ing the significant change golf cart. All pre-owned and reconditioned carts action to meet community leaders where every non-profit from come with a charger. one-on-one to listen to their ideas Pamlico County will perma- and to attend community events to nently receive free rental of the 5703 NC Hwy 33 East, Chocowinity, NC 27817 hear citizens’ ideas of improving Delamar Center for events. The 252-946-6665 • www.hhgolfcart.com our community. He has accom- response from the community plished an ambitious goal of meet- has been dramatic. There has ing one-on-one with every college since been a dramatic increase Pamlico Christian Academy is presenting the 3rd Annual employee to ask their ideas of in community usage of this how to serve our community even center this spring, which equals left to right Linda: Sanderson, Dr. Jim Ross, and Senator Norman Sanderson. Under the Sea better. Many important achieve- a 500% increase over projected ments have resulted, including a usage. dramatic increase in public awareness of the outstanding education Ross has now announced another historic first for our community. Daddy-Daught PCC provides, a task force established that is recommending new PCC this May will host the first-ever joint celebration of all Pamlico academic and vocational programs to provide the community to County non-profit organizations. The Delamar Center will be the site prepare for good jobs in the region, providing a liaison role with of this first-of-a-kind breakfast event to thank each and every non- Saturday,Dance April 1, 2017 regional employers to begin programs to train needed employees, profit organization that serves the citizens of Pamlico County. Each and strengthening various parts of the college to respond quickly to Pamlico County non-profit organization will receive an invitation to The Delamar Center community needs. this free event. The goal of this event is to recognize the impact that 5:00-8:00 pm “Dr. Ross brought to his presidency here an outstanding record each organization has in our community and to simply say “Thank Dinner, Desserts, Dancing and Live DJ of career success in community college leadership and as a busi- you” for the work that may all too often go unnoticed. ness owner,” stated Michelle Willis, Vice President for Instructional “The nonprofit organizations that serve Pamlico County citizens Girls from Preschool to High School are cordially Services. “His formula for success begins with eagerly listening to play a crucial role in making our communities healthy, safe and invited to a wonderful evening. everyone he meets, sincerely considering new ideas to bring about economically viable,” stated Linda Sanderson. “Those that work for positive change, and then acting” she said. “Dr. Ross is an agent these organizations give so freely of themselves in service to others, Every girl’s ﬁrst date should of the best kind of change to inspire people to seek noble goals to and it is important that we honor their work and sacrifice,’ she said. be with Daddy. make lives better,” she said, “and his emphasis is on taking action to “I’m so grateful that PCC has made it a priority to support our non- establish high-achieving teamwork to make Pamlico County the best profits by allowing them to use the Delamar Ceneter at no cost and We know all fathers may not be able to attend. Grandfathers, uncles and other special men it can be.” will celebrate their vital role in our county.” may attend in their place. Ross believes that positive teamwork within the college and with The event will take place in May and will be comprised of each the community is the key to making PCC even better in every way. nonprofit’s Executive Director and officers. At the conclusion of the A major part of this, he believes, is establishing strong partnerships celebration, the procedure will be explained for organizations to fol- with every aspect of the community. He has identified an opportu- low to sign up for the free rental of the Delamar Center in the future. Daughter(s)’ Name(s): ______nity to make dramatic improvements is in dramatically strengthening For more information, call 252-249-1851 extension 3084 or e-mail Father/GuardianTickets Name: ______are $50 per Daddy-Daughter Couple. partnerships with non-profit organizations. [email protected]. Tickets are $50.00 for a couple.Additional Each additional Daughterdaughter is $10.00. $10 each He believes that nonprofit organizations are the foundation and an Number of guests attending the festivities: ______Please returnTickets this form to the Availablestudent's teacher by at:March 24, 2017. Pamlico Christian Academy and Bayboro Pharmacy Pamlico Christian Academy/252-745-0462 Oriental Woman’s Club Clubwomen and Students Bring PO Box 68 / 11089 Hwy 55 East, Grantsboro, NC 28529 For additional information, call Home Awards from State Arts Festival Christie Hudson at 252-637-0983

The OWC clubwomen and sponsored Pamlico County students brought home many awards from the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs of NC State Arts Festival that was held on March 4th at Campbell University, Buies Creek. Hundreds of contestants vied for top honors in this statewide competition. Congratulations to all of our local student winners and a special thank you to their teachers who supported and coached them. All winners received certificates and first place winners received monetary recognition. Student Literature: Miracella Maher, Short Story, Grade 6-8, 3rd; Samantha Colasurdo, Poetry, Grade 6-8, 2nd and James Reeves, Short Story, Grade 9-12, 3rd Student Photography: Aaron Foreman, Black & White, Carolyn Hendrix, Basic & Creative Stitchery Grade 6-8, and 2nd Morgan Kinsey, Color, Grade 6-8, 2nd OPTIONS = $AVING$ Student Crafts: Jakob Olson, Metal Craft, Grade 6-8; 2nd Carolyn Hendrix, Basic & Creative Stitchery, Grade 9-12; 1st Wind & Hail Insurance Hevin Willis, Dye Craft, Grade 9-12, and 1stGabriella Serrano-Lugo, Jewelry, Grade 9-12, 3rd. Student Visual Arts: Elgin Stiley, Computer Graphics, Call 252-638-9000 Grade 6-8, and 3rd Jossel Gonzolaz Garcia, Colored Pencil Drawing, Grade 6-8, 2nd Clubwomen Crafts: Ellen Blackmon, Crochet-Small, 1st; Carol McAdoo, Crochet-Large, 1st; Jean Chastang, Crochet- Garment, 2nd; Rosalyn Kutchins, Painting on Febric, 1st; Rosalyn Kutchins, Glass Craft, 2nd and Karen Van Gamper, Hevin Willis, Dye Craft www.TheJessupGroup.com Fabric Craft, 2nd. 516-XNSP177733 Operation Veggie Box Starts Planning

Operation Veggie Box (OVB) and work together and then execute Unified Christian Networks (UCN) some of those ideas to benefit those , Spring… have kicked off the 2017 season with in need in the County. Finally some initial planning meetings at Also, this year we hope to provide Pamlico Community College. These a higher level of support to Pamlico meetings are held in the Delamar Lighthouse Ministries as this emerg- Center Conference Room at 5:00 ing new ministry takes more shape PM every other Monday, with the in 2017. This ministry is located in next meeting occurring on March Bayboro near the prison and has a 13th, 2017. This conference room 20 acre footprint with a great vision is very impressive and we are very to become a multi-purpose Christian grateful to the leadership of Pamlico complex. Sanford and Carmen Community College for making it available to Ropp and their family are very committed to us for use. developing this vision so as to serve the people We are entering our 4th operational year for and Christian Mission of this County for many Operation Veggie Box and are having discus- years to come. Some of the possible ideas that sions on scope and fundraising. Our com- can be done at this ministry is establish a home- munity garden efforts are solidifying and we less shelter, a food kitchen, a Boys and Girls hope to build upon our Annual OVB Event and Club, recreational fields and, well, the list goes Corn JAM which were great events last year. on. They have recently constructed a green- Coming March 29 Through our UCN effort, which is really just house which has lots of great vegetables grow- Our Home and Garden Special Section will feature articles all a team of local Christians working together ing inside of it already! to reach out to people in need in new ways, We are a small, simple group with a little bit about preparing your home and garden for Spring including we hope to build and grow our agenda this of money but we are open to the public. If you expert tips and advice specific to Eastern Coastal North Carolina. year. One of the exciting developments is that have an interest in reaching out to people in Religious Community Services of New Bern is need in new ways then come check us out. If Reserve your advertising space by March 23 for Special pricing on our most popular now working with our team. They are coming meetings aren’t your thing, and trust me, I can this popular comprehensive guide. full-color ad sizes to our meetings and what we hope to do this understand that, then join us later in the year at For more information, contact: Mary Cayton at 252-229-0431 2x2 - $ 25 3x11 - $150 year with them is determine how we can partner some of our events. If your interested in vol- or Angie Wilson at 252-944-5750 2x4 - $ 48 1/2 Page - $275 with them to extend their ministry and resources unteering in a greenhouse, Pamlico Lighthouse or even further into the County. We want to Ministries would welcome your help. If you 3x5 - $ 75 Full Page - $500 The Pamlico News office 3x8 - $ 110 strengthen the bridge between RCS and Pamlico got any questions just send an email to david. at 252-249-1555 County this year by identifying ways we can [email protected]. [email protected]