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Vol. 10 No. 15 The Pamlico County News Dedicated To The Progressive Development Of Pamlico County "wowe of MtmcA's oldkst. la hoist holly rnte‘ SERVING GROWING PAMLICO COUNTY \ PARLICO (*0’'N v t men. »c Thursday, April 14, 1977 FBLA Members Make Pamlico County Proud First place winner In the State FBLA clerk-typist competition was Martha Prescott who will compete in the national event to be held in Denver, Colorado. Linda Bercaw of the Pamlico County High School FBLA, was third place winner in the Extemporaneous Speaking com petition during the State FBLA Conference in Charlotte. The first of the month I was fortunate to have the opportuni ty to observe on-site a portion of Wilmington’s Historic District. There are many structures in various stages of restoration —completed and being used, partial restored and some just waiting for the workmen to start. Some date back to Wilm ington’s earliest days but some are twentieth century buildings. Our guide called our attention to a sprawling refurbished building located on the corner of South Second Street. He identified it as the Community Arts Building which has been artistically painted to blend with its surroun dings. We were asked to note that this structure originally was the old USO Club (World War II vintage) which had been restored and revitalized to become a useful community ser vice area, yet it would serve to remind future citizens of the vital role played by Wilmington and her residents during this re cent time in history. This is one area where it cannot be said in the future that preservation started “too late.” In a later session of the workshop one of the speakers shared a very profound state ment with those in attendance. I now pass it on for your con sideration. “THE LARGER VISION: Whether structures and sites are saved or lost depends on how they are seen. If viewed one by one, chances are that they will certainly be lost; as each demolition takes its toll, the fabric of a community is gradually diminished. Buildings cannot exist in a vacuum. Only if protection is provided to struc tures as part of the total environ ment—whether this means neighboring buildings or a natural setting—can they and that environment be saved and saved properly. The way to start is to see the environment, not bit by bit, but with larger vision, so that it will be preserved all together.” Quote from AMERICA’S FORGOTTEN ARCHITECTURE, 1976 Those attending the workshop were also given much informa tion about beginning preserva tion, completing restorations, and getting proper recognition of significant historic sites and structures. One of the ways to achieve recognition is through the National Register of Historic Places. Don’t let the title scare you away from giving serious thought to preserving our heritage. National Register listing has NO EFFECT on what a private owner can do with his her property. It only affects what government agencies can do that might harm the integrity of the building or site. In addi tion, National Register listing has NO EFFECT on the tax evaluation of any property. The National Register is a list of distinction, identifying those properties worthy of preserva tion for their historic value and is authorized by the Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Special Olympics A Special Day by C. RAY DUDLEY The final question on the suc cess of Special Olympics was finally put to rest on Friday, Nominations must begin on the local level. These nominations are then submitted to the State Historic Preservation Officer, Division of Archives and History (Raleigh), for review by the State Professional Review Com mute. Nominations receiving approval are then forwarded to the National Register for con sideration. Take a little time now to con sider properties in your area of Pamlico County which are significant in the county’s develop ment and worthy of preservation. Following are a few sUes which will aid you in your choice: 1) The Old Register of Deeds Building is significant because it is the oldest public building in the county govern ment complex and its record preserving construction; 2) Dr. McCotter’s home is a fine exam ple of a style of archiecture; 3) the Dixon home (located on the Reel farm on Highway 55) is evidence of a way of life that has vanished; and, 4) the old theaters in Bayboro and Oriental are more recent structures that are a part of our development. If you are interested in having our heritage preserved, send your nomination(s) and the location to my attention, P. 0. Box 337, Bayboro, 28515. Keep in mind that which is lost is gone forever. Our past is too precious to our future to be lost or forgotten. Mrs. Smith Presented Plaque Shown in the above picture are Dallas W. Taylor, Office Executive of Wachovia Bank and Trust Company, Bayboro and Mrs. Wilbert Smith of Rt. l, Oriental. Mr. Taylor to presenting to Algirtha a plaque commemorating three yean of perfect attendance at her Job at Wachovia . Since coming to work lor Wachovia in 1910 Algbtha has not miand a day daring im, UTS, 1978 aid customarily doss an Job in keeping the Wachovia Building neat and The customers and staff heartily express theii appreciation for a Job well done. April 8th. Pamlico County pulled off their first and greatest ever local Special Olympics. The scene was set. The Pamlico County High School Marching Band was ready to play. The Marine Corp Color Guard was ready to present the colors. The Olympians were ready to parade around the field. Ronnie Karbowsky, .the . Ela& Bearer, was ready to present the Olympic Flag. The Olympians from the Pamlico County High School (Mrs. Linda Brown, In structor)’ Pamlico County Junior High School (Mrs. Mac Donald and Mrs. Smith, Instruc tors) and Fred A. Anderson Elementary School (Mrs. Utley, Insturctor) were the V.I.P.’s of the Day as they paraded around the field. The Marine Corp presented the colors and Ronnie Karbowsky, the Flag Bearer, ran the course of the field. After a touching National Athem, the events were ready to commence. With over 200 spectators on hand (including over 100 kindergarten children from Fred. A. Ander son), the events were ready. Those familiar faces included Mrs. Patsy Sadler, County Com missioner, John Bond, County Commissioner and his wife, George Brinson, Superintendent of the Pamlico County School System, Ed Thompson, Prin cipal of Fred A. Anderson Elementary School, Ben Potter, Principal of the Pamlico County Continued on page 3 Babe Ruth Team Organized On March 24 the Pamlico Babe Ruth League was officially organized. The league’s official boundary includes the Pamlico County boundaries and the Richlands Township (Aurora area) in Beaufort County. Babe Ruth baseball is for boys bet ween the ages of 13 and 15. Any boy whose birthday is on or after 8-1-63 and prior to 8-1-64 is an eligible 13-year old. If his birth day is on or after 8-1-62 esd prior to 8-1-63, he is ou eligible 14-year old. If his birthday is on or after 8-1-61 and prior to 8-1-62, he is an eligible 15-year old. Officers for the league are Larry Prescott, president; James Mason, vice-president and Frances Prescott, Secretary-treasurer. The league’s teams will be sponsored by a business, club or civic club and will be indepen dent from county funds and county little league program. Mr. Prescott encourages all boys who are interested to decide now if they want to play. Early registration is very impor tant. A registration and try-out day has been tentatively set for Saturday, April 23 at the high school. More information will be available later. JPT5 - V Members of Pamlico County High School Future Business Leaders of America, ac companied by their sponsors, Mrs. Helen Potter and Mrs. Beaulah Prescott returned from the recent Twenty-Third Annual Leadership Conference held in Charlotte bringing back honors to make Pamlico County proud. The group left on March 31st at noon by bus, traveling to New Bern first where a group of New Bern High School FBLA members joined them. Theme of the conference was “Supporting Our Heritage of Free Enterprise By Building America’s Skills.” Local FBLA members par ticipated in a number of events and were recognized for having the second largest FBLA membership in the State. They received the Gold Seal Award of Merit, given for being an outstanding and active club. In individual competition, Lin da Bercaw won third place in Extemporaneous Speaking; Martha Prescott won first place in the Advanced Clerk-Typist event. Martha was also elected to serve as a State officer in the capacity of state reporter. She is the first state officer from Pamlico County High School in over fifteen years. The state organization that was started in 1954 has 6 thousand members. All first place winners chosen during the conference will go to the National Leadership Con ference in Denver, Colorado to compete there. The Pamlico County News joins others in congratulating the Pamlico County FBLA for its outstanding achievements and their sponsors for providing equally outstanding leadership. Softball Coaches, Players Needed by C. Ray Dudley If you were unable to make the Women’s Organization Meeting on Tuesday, April 12th, and the Men’s Organization Meeting on Wednesday, April 13th, you should contact the Pamlico County Recreation Department today if you intend to play in the Pamlico County Softball Leagues. This year will begin a Midget Softball League for girls 8 to 12 years old. A Junior Softball League for girls will be for the ages of 13 to 15. The Adult Women Softball League will in clude girls and women 16 on up. You need a team representative tosignyouup. The Adult Men’s Softball League meeting was held on Wednesday, April 13th. If you are planning to play softball this year you must sign up. Contact the Pamlico County Parks and Recreation Department at 745-4240 for further information. Pesticide Dealers Training Offered A two day school for persons needing a Pesticide Dealers license, structural license, or namentals, turf license, or a Public Health license will be held April 25-26, 1977 at the McKimmon Center on the NCSU campus in Raleigh. The first day of the school will be devoted to teaching the material needed by all of the participants. The se cond day will be devoted to specialty training in the stress mentioned above. Tests in all areas will be given at 1 p.m. on the second day. If you need one of these licenses, call your County Exten sion Office (745-4121) for registration information. Manuals for these courses can also be ordered through your Ex tension Office The tMth of sharks an set in their mouth* in row*. As on* row wears out another takas its place. Shown left to right are some of the local high school FBLA members who attended the Leader ship Conference at Sera ton Center in Charlotte. Back row, Connie Swindell, Martha Prescott, Mitzl Swindell and Kenny Holton. Front row, Dorinda Cahoon and Sandra Nor man. Square Dancing Open House byC.Ray Dudley If you missed out on the last Square Dance class you don’t want to miss out on the next class beginning May 5th. Attend this Special Square Dance Open House on Monday, April 25th at the Auditorium of the Cour thouse Annex starting at 8 p.m. Come as couples and see the Pamlico County Square Dancers’ graduates perform. You can also try it out and if you like it all you would have to do is to sign up. You can be the judge. The next class will begin on May 5th at the Pamlico County Recreation Center in Alliance (site of the old P.T.I.) If you are interested in taking square danc ing come to this special Open House. For further information contact the Pamlico County Parks and Recreation Depart ment at 745-4240. Little League Baseball by C. Ray Dudley If you are eight years old and will not be 13 until on or after May 1st, you are eligible to play Little League Baseball this year. Your coach in your area should be getting in touch with you soon concerning practice dates. Check with your friends at school to find out who’s who in ‘77 in the game of Little League. If you do not know who your coach is, contact the Pamlico County Recreation Department for further information on Little League Baseball. To Celebrate 100th Birthday Is?’ i-.vS-'ix Mr. Frank Styron, Sr., bom April 17,1877, will celebrate his 100th birthday on April 17,1977. He is now married to Mrs. Mary M. Styron. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Styron, who were slaves and owner of a little community called Styron Town that they inherited and is now owned by Frank Styron, Sr., he now resides, and has for his entire lifetime, in Styron Town. Mr. Styron was blessed with thirteen children and 169 grand and great-grandchildren. A well-respected and Godly man among his family, community and the people who have known him, he and his family invite all of his friends and relatives to celebrate his 100th birthday with him at his home in Styron Town in Oriental at 3 p. m. (By Virginia Miller Wilson). Review Senior Citizens Needs The North Carolina Office for Aging, the Division of Communi ty Assistance and the Neuse River Council of Governments will co-sponsor a meeting to ob tain the views of senior citizens concerning their needs. The meeting will be held April 14, 1977, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Lenoir Community College, Kinston, in the auditorium. All Senior Citizens are cordial ly invited to attend and express their views on any subject perti nent to the needs of older citizens. The information gathered at this meeting will help shape the agenda for the up coming State Conference on Ag ing which will be held July 6 and 7,1977, in Raleigh, Meredith Col lege Campus. First County-Wide Easter Egg Hunt “Big Smash" by Rudolph Gibbs Peter and his friends were at the Fred Anderson Elementary School at 9 a.m. sharp, with all types of prizes. There were kids of all ages with every one, leav ingwith all types of gifts. The Pamlico County Recrea tion Department would like to give thanks to all of the spon sors. They were Josh Mills Pon tiac, New Bern; Baxters Spor ting Goods, New Bern; Rivers Funeral Home, New Bern; J. C. Penney’s, New Bern; Monk and Millers Place, Maribel; Slade Harold, New Bem; Coleman Ford, New Bem; Woodruff Dist. Co, New Bem; Brite Clothers, Alliance. The Recreation Dept, would like to also thank the following students of Pamlico County High school for their ser vices. They were Tina Branch, Theoron Jones, Carol Smith, Sandra Swindell, Robert Jar nun, and Sam Swindell. There were 100 students with 2S parents on hand. Again the tr Recreation Dept, would like to thank all of the hunters and win ners and hope to have a bigger and better hunt next year. / i ■ •
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