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The Luongos - Friends to Man's Best Friend
By Jacquie Pipkin
Remember Oliver, the deer hound whose
adventures from rescue to adoption were
chronicled in The Shoreline? There are many
others like Oliver who, because of the efforts
of the Pet Adoption and Welfare Society
(PAWS) of Carteret, have been saved from
abuse, abandonment, and well meaning
owners who can no longer care for them.
PAWS began back in 2001 when a group
of people decided to open a thrift store to
raise funds for an alternative animal shelter
in Carteret County. The thrift store and
community activities such as " Pets in the
Park" were well-received, bu t saving for the
land and buildings necessary to establish a
shelter is a long-term goal. In June of 2005,
PAWS initiated a Rescue Adoption Foster
Programs (RAF) for dogs, and another for
cats and other animals (horses, rabbits,
ferrets, and even chinchillas) to meet an
immediate need to find forever homes for
homeless pets. Behind PAWS' successes
are numerous volunteers who rescue pets,
provide temporary shelter within their
homes, and arrange for suitable adoptions
with new "forever" families.
Janet and Ed Luongo of Pine Knoll Shores
are two such volunteers. Since Oliver left
PKS to live on a farm where he is free
to do what hovmds must - run- in a safe
environment, Janet and Ed have fostered
Loretta (at left) a shy beagle, and Chantz,a petite bassett giiffen vendane,
enjoy the peace and security of the Luongo home. Both dogs have since
been adopted.
Chantz, a petite bassett griffon vendane
who has since been adopted by their PKS
neighbor, Mary Cameron. Then came
Krash, a rottweilerA^abrador puppy, and
most recently Loretta, a shy beagle who
blossomed in the Luongos' home and
has now been adopted by an appreciative
family who will care for her in the marmer
she deserves. Assisting Ed and Janet in
sodalizingthesehouse guests isHoUy, their
veteran black Lab.
Ed is very active in the dog program and
also has been instrumental in opening up a
new section of the thrift store, now located
at 1211 Bridges Street in Morehead City.
He got the new furniture gallery ready for
occupancy and handles the furniture and
electronics donations. Janet began her
association with PAWS by volunteering
at the PAWS thrift store and was elected
to the PAWS Board of Directors in 2006.
Janet is presently serving on the education
committee, presenting programs to
students and associations such as The Boys
and Girls Club.
Janet's dream for her future is to one day
own a farm and establish a final home for
stray hounds where they can rest, run and
play until they are exhausted and then
start all over again the next day! If you are
looking for a cat or a dog, PAWS posts its
list of those eligible on PetFinder.com.
While Janet describes this community as
extremely generous with their gifts, services
and support, she adds that "we could recruit
a lot more people and there still would not be
enough to handle the need." But, if we look ^
at PAWS' humble thrift store beginnings,
we see the power of the commitment of just
one volunteer at a time. To find out more
about serving as a foster host to dogs and
cats waiting for adoption, other volimteer
opportunities, or to make a contribution,
call PAWS at 247-3341, or email info@
pawsofcarteret.org.
Old Homes and Gardens Tour In Beaufort - June 27-28
' I By Phyllis Makuck
Since 1960, the last weekend of June has
been set aside for the Beaufort Old Homes
and Gardens Tour and the Antiques Show
and Sale. This year's tour is listed as one
of Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20
Events.
On June 27 and 28, the tour will
feature:
•10 homes—the John Davis House
C.1829, the Clawson House c.1904, the
McQueen Home, The Bradley House,
the Mace House c.1832, the Revels Home,
the Klein Home, the W. V.B. Potter House
C.1903, the Lampros Home, and the Ward-
Hancock House c.1726.
•10 gardens—those of Priscilla Murphy,
Tierra Fina, Olde Seaport Inn, Clay and
Ada Shields, Gerald and Anne Currier,
Sunny Newton, Ann Street Inn, Red
Dog Irm, Pecan Irm, and George and Pat
Frazier.
Festivities include a book fair at the
train depot, an antique car show on Front
Street, and an art walk—showcasing
art, photography, and crafts by A1
Goellner, Mary Cotter Hurst, Paul Hee,
Mary Warshaw, Jenifer Crowell, Craig
Gurganus, Keith Lambert and Willie
Baucom.
At the Beaufort Historic Site, history
will come alive. There will be period
costumes; demonstrations of weaving,
spinning, bullet molding, and decoy
carving; displays of Victorian mourning
attire, accessories, and jewelry. Adding to
the ambience will be harp and flute music
featuring local harpist Verne Reintjes
and The Simple Gifts flutists as well as
Herbert Watson, a music staff member
from Colonial Williamsburg who will
meander around the grounds playing his
colonial wooden flute.
The event is a perfect opportunity for
visitors and locals alike to explore historic
Beaufort on their own or aboard a vintage
double-decker bus, featuring a narrated
tour of the historic district.
The Antiques Show and Sale will be
held June 27 through June 29 at Morehead
City's Crystal Coast Civic Center. During
the show, a "Set the Table" event will give
area businesses a chance to reveal their
creative talents. Also at the Civic Center,
a Gourmet Tea Room will offer specialty
sandwiches, beverages, and desserts
provided by area restaurants.
To start the weekend's activities, the
Carteret Chorale will present a concert
open to the public on at 8 p.m. Thursday
June 26 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in
Beaufort. Finishing the weekend, at 6 p.m.
on Sunday June 29, will be an outdoor
community band concert at the Beaufort
Historic Site—a perfect time to bring your
own picnic basket or, for a nominal fee,
purchase catered food.
Tickets for the tour are $16 in advance,
$20 the days of the tour. Tickets for the
antiques show and sale are $5 in advance,
$7 the days of the show. Tickets are good
for all three days and a special combo
ticket can be purchased for $18. For more
information call 728-5225/ or (800) 575-
7483 or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.
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