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WEST CRAVEN HIGHLIGHTS - MARCH 2. 1989 - PAGE 3 ey he de he or to be ire >st ey lor s a er- l. 5 m. le- ire eT" de kor nd kor ith iry s Be Your Own Plumber By Joe Zorc PM Editorial Services Q: I would like lo replace an an* cieni toilet In my home. Can I do this myselfi and, if so, what kind of tools will it require? A: If you don’t mind getting your hands dirty, you can save money by -doing this project yourself. With the increased use of compression fittings instead of soldering copper pipe, a pair of adjustable wrenches or vice grips ate the only tools you will need. When buying the new fixture, or toilet, check with the salesman to make sure that a new' water supply line is included. This is the tube that extends fmm the shutoff valve behind the toilet to ihc underside of the tank. Also buy a new wax ring, a gasket of wax that seals odors between the bot tom of the fixture and Ihe flange base. If new “closet bolts" are not in cluded. purchase those also as the old ones aie probably rusty. A small roll of Teflon tape also is needed, ^^p^irst. turn off the supply valve be hind ihe toilet and flush the water out of the tank. To make sure the supply valve is off. lifi the lank cover and check if water is still being fed into the lank. When the water has stopped, remove the supply line con nection under the tank, to he re connected to the new tank. If this connection has been stripped and does not work with the new’ lank filling, remove the nut on the supply line from the valve. This is a comprcssion tilting with a ring-like plastic or brass ferrule, which is crimped down on the tubing when Joe 7x)rr has been invohed in home renosa- lion and repair for more Chan a decade and has faugh! carpentry for the Home Builders Inslilule. ■ 1969. PM EOlOTial Services Down East Cooking By REBA W. MITCHELL When the English arrived on the East Coast, the Indians’ only domestic animal was the dog. This does not mean there was an absence of pork. The early Carolinians bartered with the Indians for pork. The Indians hunted the wild descendents of hogs brought to Florida by De Soto before 1550. These ill-tempered beasts had spread northward in search of forage; Florida’s natural produce never appealed to them. By 1700 the average Virginia family would own four to five pigs, in addition to chickens and perhaps a few head of sheep and cattle. What this meant was there was enough surplus to thrust the South’s cured and pickled pork into world com merce. Trading ships put into port, unloaded, and took on pork. The farmer could now choose to market some of his hams and bacon, while keeping some for his family. Eating high on the hog was no every day affair, but when the occasion war ranted it, a pork roast could be cooked. Spicey Good Spare Rili. 3 pounds pork spare ribs 2 tbs. pepper jelly cup and 2 tbs. catsup '/4 cup and 2 tbs. water 1 tbs. firmly packed brown sugar 1 tbs. white wine vinegar 1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce Va tsp. salt y. tsp. pepper '/s tsp. chili powder Va tsp. red pepper Cut ribs into serving-size pieces and place on lightly-greased rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425 de grees for 30 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, stirring well. **?lace roasting pan 7 to 8 inches from heating element. Broil 15 minutes, turning every five minutes; baste liberally with sauce. Serve remaining sauce with ribs. West Craven Noticeboard lightened. It can be used only once, so the old nut. ferrule and supply lin4 can be discarded with Ihe old fixture after the bolt covers and nuts have been removed from the base of the fixture. Now scrape away the old wax ring, insert new closet bolts in the slots in the flange and follow the directions that came with Ihe fixture. The supply line should be attached like the old one. Rut first wrap some Teflon tape around the threads to seal Ihe lining. If it is too long it can he bent, but be very careful not to kink the lube. Use a pipe cutler if you need to shorten the new line. After everything is installed, turn on the supply valve and check for leaks. The compression fitting may need an extra turn or two. Q: I own a home that has storm windows, but there still is a draft at the windows. What could be the problem? A: Stonn windows can be great energy savers if installed properly. Open your window’ and hx>k at the inside of the window casing where the storm window is attached. When the windows were installed, a bead of caulk should have been applied at this joint to prevent air fnmi penetrat ing. If the caulk has deteriorated, scrape away the old and re-cuulk with an exterior caulk available at any paint or hafdw'ure store. Iil RESCUE AUXlUARY The Vanceboro Rescue Squad Auxiliary meets the first IVes- day night of each month at the Vanceboro Volunteer Fire De partment at 7:30 p.m. Those in terested in serving in a worth while volunteer organization and helping the community are asked to attend. Waldorf Salad 3 cups chopped apples 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 cup thin celery slices cup chopped walnuts salad dressing Combine apples, marshmallows, celery and walnuts. Add enough salad dressing to moisten. Toss lightly, chill. Add additional salad dressing and garnish with apple slices if de sired before serving. Variations: Add one 11-ounce can of Mandarin orange seg ments, drained; add 1 cup raisins; add 1 cup seedless grapes; add 1 cup chopped dates; add V* cup toasted coconut. light Fruity Pie 1 package (3-ounce) gelatin, any flavor 2/3 cups boiling water 2 cups ice cubes 1 &-ounce container Cool Whip 1 graham cracker crust Dissolve gelatin completely in boiling water, stirring about 3 minutes. Add ice cubes and stir until thickened, about 3 mi nutes. Remove any unmelted ice. Using a wire whip, blend in Cool Whip and whip until smooth. Chill until mixture will mound if necessary. Spoon into crust. Garnish with cookie crumbs if desired. E.MT COURSE The Vanceboro Rescue Squad will host an emergency medical technician course for any people that may be interested in receiv ing this type of training. You do not have to be a member of the rescue squad to attend. The course will be held at the Vance boro Volunteer Fire Department. A minimum of 15 students is re quired to conduct the course. Contact Dean Morris at 244-0594 for more information. SENIOR CITIZENS The senior citizens in United Tri-County Senior Citizens Inc. are reminded to attend the “Hap py Birthday Party” this month. Senior citizens in Vanceboro meet regularly in the newly- renovated community center in Vanceboro. The last Friday of each month is the date for the “Happy Birthday Parly.” HERITAGE CRAFTS The N.C. Extension Service will conduct a two-day “Heritage Crafts” workshop March 21-22 at the Agriculture Extension Cen ter in Kinston. Participants make select from a variety of one- or two-day classes. Classes are from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Parti cipants are asked to bring a bag lunch. For more details on clas ses, cost, supplies and registra tion, contact Susan Noble at 633- 1477. Registration closes Feb. 28. COOKBOOK The Craven County Extension Homemakers have available for sale the latest N.C. Extension Homemakers Cookbook. This cookbook was compiled by the N.C, Extension Homemakers for the 1988 national meeting it hosted and contains recipes from across the state. For more in formation contact Susan Noble at 633-1477. SENIOR exercisf:s Twin Rivers YMCA now offers a basic exercise and stretching class for adults over age 55. The classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 lo 9:45 a.m. at the YMCA. For more informa tion, call 638-8799. DRIVFIRS NEEDED Drivers are needed to transport people for the Council on Aging from Vanceboro to appoint ments with doctors. Mileage will be paid. Contact Camille at 638- 2118. ARCHERY Learn and experience the chal lenge of archery. Craven County Recreation and Parks Depart ment is seeking currently orga nizing archery classes in New Bern beginning this fall. Classes will be available for youth, adults and senior citizens. In interested in participating or for more in formation, contact Eddie Games at 636-6606. WINTER PROGRA5IS The Twin Rivers YMCA offers its winter session of programs. Programs will include low im pact aerobics, CAM II fitness classes, small-fry gymnastics (ages 2-5 years), after-school gymnastics (ages 5-14 years), men’s 4-on-4 basketball, basic exercise and stretching, babysit ting techniques and the aflers- chool fun program and more. Please call the YMCA at 638-8799 to pre-register for for more in formation. SEEK-A-SENIOR The Twin Rivers YMCA Seek- a-Senior program is a referal ser vice promoting odd-job employ ment of active older adults who are 55-years-old or older by com munity members needing work done at reasonable rates. Call the YMCA at 638-8799 to find re sources for hiring seniors to do such work as maintenance and repair, sewing, house-sitting and babysitting. DROPOUT PKOGIUM High school dropouts can earn a high school diploma by attend ing night classes. Contact the ex tended day program director at New Bern Senior High School or any school counselor in the New Bern-Craven County Schools. Classes began Jan. 30. Call 636- 8230 for more information. CHILDREN'S PARADE The Craven Arts Council is looking for participants for the second annual Children's Parade to be held April 29 at 10 a.m. as part of the 89 Spring Arts Festiv al. The theme this year is “Fairy tales.” For more information, call 638-2787 or stop by the Bank of the Arts, 317 N. Middle St., New Bern. Y.MCA CA.MP Adults over 50-years-old can spend a weekend or a week in the Blue Ridge Mountain. If in terested, then Camp Cheerio, a YMCA camp in Roaring Gap, might be Just the place this spring or summer. A presenta tion on the camp will be made by the YMCA atTV'in Rivers Mall at 10 a.m. March 21. Call the YMCA at 638-8799 for more information. EXERCISE CL\SS Twin Rivers YMCA offers a basic exercise and stretching class Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. It is conducted to music and designed to meet fitness needs of older adults. Call 638-8799 for more information. SOFTBALL The Craven County Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a men’s softball league this year. The season will start April 25. An organizational meet ing will be held at 7 p.m. March 7 at the Craven County Adminis tration Building in New Bern. Teams should have a representa tive present. For more informa tion, call 636-6606 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. YOUTH BASEBALL The Southern Little League Baseball will be holding registra tion for boys and girls 9- to 12- years-old on March 4 and March 11 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at New Bern High School in front of the gym and Simmons-Nott Youth Complex on Williams Road. The registration fee is $15. For more information, call Bob Bukowski at 637-2549 or the Craven County Recreation at 636-6606. WO.MEN’S SOFTBALL The Craven County Recreation and Parks Department will hold an organizational meeting for women’s softball March 15 at 7 p.m. at the Craven County Admi nistration Building at 406 Craven St. Anyone interested in partici pating or having a team should have a representative present. For more information call 636- 6606 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. J BUY U.S. SAVINGS BONDS For the current rote coil... 1-800-US-BONDS Wurlitzer Pianos & Organs Selmer Band Instruments Guitar & Accessories Affordable Rental Programs Available on Planoa A Band Instruments, Excellent Service Fuller’s Music House, Inc. Low interest in-store financing available 216 Middle street 638.2811 New Bern Along The Pathway BABYSITTING The Twin Rivers YMCA is offersing a course tilled “Baby sitting Techniques” for young people ages 10 and up who would like to get a solid foundation in babysitting. Students will be taught safety issues, caring tech niques and areas of responsibil ity involved in child care. Classes will be taught at the YMCA on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Call the YMCA at 638-8799. HOSI’ITAI. il(l|l|i>i Craven Regional Medical Cen ter has extended its hours of op eration for its outpatient registra tion center from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. The center is located in the front lobby of the hospital. Appointments may be made by calling the outpatient registra tion desk at 633-8118. Along the pathway of life there come times when we have to say goodbye so someone very dear to us. Instead of doing my usual column, I would like to make this column a tribute to Mrs. Dinner Mae Orman, the woman who did the devotions last ’Tuesday for the Women’s Ministries of Vanceboro Pente costal Holiness Church. Her programs will live on in the hearts of the ones that heard it. She was a very special woman. She was always busy doing things for others and God. She was a faithful person to her Lord, family, church and friends. I know her load was heavy, but she never complained about what she had to do. I believe she was a willing worker at all times. Mrs. Orman and her husband always sat in the pew behind me at church. She was always one of the first ones there. 1 can almost hear her singing now. She took part in the choir and special singings. One of her songs that 1 will never forget was “Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand.” She helped sing that song in the last Wednesday night service before she went to her eternal home this past Saturday. 1 believe her message to all the family, friends and all others is “Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand.” AfTKRSCIIOUI. I’RUGRA.M The Twin Rivers YMCA offers aRer school care for school-age children at the following school sites. In New Bern, Brinson Elementary; in Havelock, Roger Bell, Graham A. Barden Elementary and Pamlico Coun ty, Fred Anderson and Arapahoe schools. Children may enroll in the program a( anytime during the school year. The cost is $12 for one child, $20 for two and $26 for three children per week. For more information, contact the YMCA at 638-8799. Tliere U A Place She SO quickly slipped away that day, She finished her work along this way. She left traces of work she had done. Now she has gone for the prize she won. There we can meet her face to face. Over there in the heavenly place. So hold on to God’s unchanging hand. She is waiting there in Glory land. Yes, there is a place where we can meet, And all our loved ones we can greet. ■ Reba W. Mitchell I A Gift to the I AMERICAN CAPICER SOCIETY aIxMEMORIAL f PROGRAM means so much in cancer control. Now at your Food Stamp Office. A Pubic Servee ol The Newspaper. The Advertis>ng Council & The U.S. Department of ^E>jiture MARCH SPECIALS March 2-8 Wood Plaques New Selection Asstd. Sizes Bed Pillows •3“... Women's Dusters S-M-L-XL •8“. New Selection Butterick Patterns Solid Wood Picture Frames Assfd. Sizes *2”-*5** CANNON’S VARIETY STORE 244-0508 Vanceboro Jb. I
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