Vol. 50 No. 7 12 pages Wednesday, February 14, 2018 | Your Community News Source Since 1968 | www.thepamliconews.com | .50 IN THE KNOW Hurricanes: A Perfect Storm Electric Bill Out In The Cold? by Valerie many cases, as much as tripled or Dr. Ross Discusses... Calcavecchia more in the cost to the consumer PCC President Dr. Jim All the during this cold spell. Ross Speaks Out On... below normal If you are a Duke Energy Making Lives Better and temperatures Progress residential customer and have surely are experiencing any hardship with Appreciating Miracles! resulted in one thing that all of us elevated bills, you should not delay must cope with: how to pay the heat in contacting Duke to make proper bill. If you happen to utilize electric- arrangements. Their website (www. ity for your heat source, we have duke-energy.com) boasts several found on average that service from financial options to explore. The site mid-November to mid-December highlights a “Moratorium Program” compared to service from mid- from November 1st to March 31st December to mid-January has in for households that have a senior See Electric, page 8A Keith Bruno Named President Javon Armstrong wrestling against Rosewood for 1st place. By William Hampson that, as student-athletes, they were, Of NCCHA See full story on page 11 On a normal fall day, in above all, students first. The players from and protecting. Going November 2017, Pamlico County had their own expectations as well. forward together and meeting Middle School Hurricanes set out, Regan Shields said: “I was hoping the challenges that we all face unknowingly, on a path destined to win more games than we lost.” in a modern society, we can all for greatness. It was the first of a Coach Gibbs and Coach Hampson help remember and learn from three day basketball tryout for 45 held a parents meeting in which the past while living in the young men from grades six, seven, Coach Gibbs explained: “Our mis- present.” and eight. Coach Jaime Gibbs and sion is to turn these guys into young Joe Miller, Production Coach Bill Hampson had their work men. Also, don’t judge us on how Manager, at The Pamlico cut out for them. Coach Hampson we start the season, judge us on how News, and resident of New stated: “Coach Gibbs and I real- we finish.” This quote would prove Bern, NC was re-elected vice- ized we only had three one and a to be quite prophetic. Led by tri- president. Michael B. Fulcher half hour sessions to evaluate and captains JD Gibbs, Dez Bragg, and of Stacey, NC was elected reevaluate these boys in order to get Zymir Best, the 2017-2018 basket- The North Carolina Coastal secretary/treasurer. Barbara the roster down to fifteen players. ball season was finally underway. Heritage Association inaugurated its Valentine of Nashville, NC, was With sixth-graders allowed to tryout Only six practices stood in the 2018 agenda with a general mem- elected as a new board member. Photo taken by Dale Bond 2 years ago. Submit your this year for the first time, it made way before their first game on bership meeting Tuesday, February 6 Ms. Valentine observed, “I have photos to: [email protected] the talent pool deeper and more November 28th against conference at The Bridge DownEast on Harkers followed the Association closely Step up your competitive.” Although tough deci- foe West Craven Middle School. Island, NC. during its first year of operation sions were made, the team’s roster Pamlico won that game. The home job search by Commercial fisherman Keith in 2017. I am genuinely amazed was eventually set at fifteen. The opener two days later had Pamlico Bruno of Oriental, NC was elected at what has been accomplished in checking out roster included eight eighth graders, hosting Grover C. Fields Middle president. A strong advocate for just one year. I have known some The Pamlico four seventh graders, and three sixth School. A game they would win. a common sense approach to this new organizations that took years News classifeds graders all on the same mission. The Pamlico Hurricanes were 2-0, industry, he is often sought by UNC- to be where this Association is after That mission was to win the confer- a great start destined to continue. TV and area media outlets to pro- just one year. My late husband, on page 5A ence and the conference tournament. Victories by the Hurricanes fol- vide narratives on many aspects of Congressman Tim Valentine, was an Regan Shields was one of the sixth- lowed against arch-rival Havelock coastal heritage, from family life to ardent advocate for preserving both NOTABLES graders who made the team. When Rams, Jones County, HJ Macdonald, the science of sustainable resources. our cultural and natural heritage. asked how it felt to try out and make and Tucker Creek middle schools. Returning as a board member I’m confident he would have been a the team Shields responded: “I was The Hurricanes were now 6-0 and strong supporter of this group.” Goose Creek State Park Fire Is Life for 2018, Keith Smith, publisher nervous beforehand. After I made headed for a much needed and well A grant from the estate of the Saturday, February 24 at 11 am. Meet at the visitor center of TOWNDOCK.net said, “Keith the first cut I was really excited! deserved Christmas break. late Frances Mae Carawan from to learn about the effects of fire in the park, fire safety and Bruno is coastal heritage, live and in Being one of the first sixth-graders The first game of 2018 was post- Lowland in Pamlico County pro- practice fire building skills. This program is great for all living color. I look forward to work- to play for Pamlico Middle School poned due to inclement weather, ages and scout groups. Dress for the weather. Call the park ing with him to make good things vided the means for the Association was probably the greatest experi- as were a number of other games office at 252-923-2191 for more details. happen in 2018.” to organize and begin work. This ence ever because I knew I would in the upcoming weeks. These Bruno explained that coastal heri- grant was followed by contributions Pamlico Chorale get to play with some great players. setbacks aside, the Hurricanes trav- tage had been ingrained in his fam- from numerous donors, a grant from Make Music a Part of Your Life. Performing members and Overall, the experience has made me eled to Havelock and were able ily for multiple generations. “I am the Altria Foundation, and dona- the artistic director of the a better player.” to secure a hard fought victory to honored to be given the opportunity tions from a contingent of Eastern Pamlico Chorale invite you to SING WITH US! Please join Prior to practices beginning the remain undefeated at 7-0. The next to help preserve our heritage. Our North Carolina residents contributed us on Mondays, 7:00-9:00 PM in the fellowship hall of the second week of November the play- few weeks saw the team play host lifestyles, our stories, our people. We in memory of Congressman Tim Oriental United Methodist Church* as we begin preparing ers were briefed as to what was to Jones County Middle School, might be a throwback to another era; Valentine. for our Annual Spring Concert The Pamlico Chorale is a expected of them, not only on the HJ Macdonald, Tucker Creek, and we are definitely not comfortable in In 2017, the NCCHA sponsored volunteer group sponsored by the Pamlico Arts Council. No court, but, more importantly, in the West Craven and a visit to Grover a disposable society, and all of our the construction of a Core Sound auditions necessary. classroom. They were reminded C. Fields. During this stretch the coastal people are worth learning workboat built by Heber Guthrie, a Family History Volunteers Needed See Hurricanes, page 11A See Bruno, page 9A The Pamlico County Historical Association is seeking volunteers to assist in the Family History Center on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 - 4 p.m. Volunteers Modest Leary Named President’s Award Recipient At PCC may work according to what their schedules allow, once a By Sandy Wall, Pamlico Community College Skills Leary taught were based on individualized levels and included all week or once a month. Volunteer training will be offered “Pattie Leary is an extraordinary professional and an outstanding human academic subjects, health and safety, etiquette, hygiene, personal banking, on Thursday, February 22, at 7 p.m. at the Museum and being,” stated Pamlico Community College President Dr. Jim Ross in award- cooking, cleaning, laundry, CPR, communication skills, community aware- Heritage Center in Grantsboro. Victor Jones from the ing her the second annual President’s Award. Ross noted that Leary never ness and rights as citizens. Craven County Library, will conduct the seminar entitled sought or expected any special award or recognition for her work with the “There was just a whole lot of learning going on there,” Leary said, recall- Getting Started with Genealogy. Interested persons should Community Living class at PCC but that she richly ing stories about how a non-verbal student learned to call Pat Prescott at 252-745-2239. deserves it. participate in class and how more advanced students In fact, the Lowland native refuses even to use the often spent time assisting their classmates grasp con- Mt. Zion Pastor Jerlvine Collins Appreciation Service word “job” when describing her time at the college.