■ It’s Female Mosquito Who Bites And Forts ByCAROLTYER , If it’s any consolation, only about half the moajultoes so plentiful in Eastern North Carolina now are after your blood. “The males are the good guys,” says Dr. Tenton Davis, chairman of the Department of Environmental Health of the East Carolina University School of Allied Health and Social Professions. “They don’t bite people or animals at all—they just fly around feeding on nectar and such, but those girls must have one blood meal in order to lay viable eggs. So just before every laying of eggs, which she can do two or three times in her lifetime, she must find a person happy to conduct any studies needed by agencies in the area to try'-RT prefect the population frem the mosquito and other harmful insects. Asked about the use of oil on necessary bodies of water to control mosquitoes, he said, that the practice works because it cuts off the air supply during the larval or “wiggletail” stage, but he reminded that a little can be just as useful as a lot, and much less harmful to the en vironment of other animals. He cautioned against using too much pesticide like malathion, often recommended for mosquito control, because of its harm to other organisms, and also because overuse of any LiAui MUoyu ri vcio... are me one* u> wage. Mate don't bite, but simply sip nectar, while their slaters and mates feed on Mood, Dr. Davis says. or animal to bite.” Swat a female mosquito and you prevent the existence of hundreds of the pesky creatures, he said. There are two kinds of mosquitoes abundantly present in this area right now, he said, the anopheles and the aedes vexans. The anopheles were the first on the scene this spring, he said, because they overwintered as adults, that is they “hibernated” in the bark of trees and other protected places and were full grown and ready to go to work, mating and eating and biting and laying eggs, as soon as the first warm days arrived. Warm weather arrived early this year, so they were out early. The aedes, on the other hand, overwintered as eggs, so they had to go through the life cycle before they became mature adults ready to reproduce and therefore, ready to bite. The anopheles generally seeks, its blood meal af-twili#»t;-the aedes, during the daylight hours. Hie anopheles breeds in still bodies of water like ponds. The aedes lay eggs in dry areas near water, and the eggs can remain dormant but viable for weeks until a heavy rain comes, ac tivates them and produces an onslaught of new mosquitoes. David said that there appear to be none of the types of mosquitoes that carry malaria and yellow fever in this area, though the culex that carries the heart worm parasite which affects dogs is common, though not yet on the scene so far this season. To most of us, a mosquito is a mosquito is a pest, but Davis says the study of the different types and their habits makes for more effective control of them. For instance, he said, the United States has, in the past, un dertaken massive programs to try to eradicate the type of mosquito that carries yellow fever. “Now we know,” he said, “that this mosquito’s flying range is only a few hundred yards, so we can concentrate in eliminating their biding places in a certain neigh borhoods where the disease is found, rather than carrying out larger programs.” He said his department is pesticide seems to make for “survival of the fittest,” which works against humans in that the hardiest members of the unwanted species survive and produce offspring just as strong or stronger. He praised Greenville Public Works Department’s use of the ultra low volume mosquito control device because it does provide maximum effectiveness with minimal harm to other animals and humans. For the individual doing battle with mosquitoes, he suggested that all standing water not ab solutely necessary be eliminated and that use of pesticides be carried out strictly according to directions which he said are “worked out very carefully after extensive research by the scientists who devise them.” Screening of indoor living areas is important, of course, he said and mosquito repellents are, in his opinon, very effective jqjd saje„ . __ *- -Anyone - needing assistance concerning mosquito protection should -contact the En vironmental Health Division of the Health Department or the Agriculture Extension Office, he said. B.A.G.S. 4-H Club Met The Bags 4-H Club met Tues day, April 26 at 4:00 p.m. at the Bags Community Center. The first thing on the agenda was election of officers. Regina Gaskins was elected president; Linda Carmen, vice president, Jackie Johnson, reporter; secretary treasurer, Chester Scott; assistant secretary, Lisa Cook. Then the president ap pointed two members to serve refreshments at the next meeting. Linda Carmen and Sharon Eady were the honorable two. Next Mr. Piland and Miss Nobles held a workshop on how to complete pnjjestbooks. Mrs. 'Mason reminded the members about 4-H camp. Meeting was then adjourned un til May-W, There were 22 memb^iigaSSl* MOORE'S M •» • • ~.*K-fc**-* • <. ,r, «-**»• . n»»l(,v-- - . t * Wl>'l<3’ Wl Cook It With WOOD, Hal’s What Makes It Good! Seafood AlMl Barbecued : ■ Chicken 2 Miles, 1 Hl-Way 17-S NEW BERN 638-3937 Horse & Buggy... (Continued from page 1) to produce our food. Plants, because they use free energy from the sun, produce the most food energy per unit of energy expended as high as 5 to 1. In contrast, the animal products in our diet require more energy to produce than we get back in food energy. Based on our present diet, our farmers expend the equivalent of 52 gallons of oil to produce one persons yearly food needs-73 percent of it for the animal products and 27 percent for the vegetable products. The American Farmer is the most ef ficient in the world but he still expends 1.5 units of energy for each unit of food energy produc ed. “Before we get ready to hang our farmers for using all of our energy,” said Hatfield, “we should realize he uses only 2.6 percent of our nations energy budget-1-10 of the energy burned in cars, trucks, trains and airplanes and 1-7 of that used to heat our buildings. He is not the principle bidder at the market.” Our tarheei Farmers became accutely aware of the close association of the cost of fossil fuel and the cost in food produc tion when the price of fertilizer doubled in 1974. Fertilizer pro duction, particularly nitrogen, requires large quanties of petroleum energy. Since farmers have had tested almost twice as many soil samples each year to be sure they used enough but only the amount actually needed. Hatfield pointed out that the Agronomic Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture is now testing around 100,000 soil samples each year for farm crops and another 35,000 for backyard gardens and home surroundings. Continual realignment of priorites is what makes our free enterprise system work. We can choose to eat more potatoes a and less meat while we neglect the insulation in our house and buy a new car. We can even be selective in the kind of vegetables and meats we choose to eat and save some energy. The fatty, oily vegetables in our diet account for 3.7 gallons of oil energy while the potatoes re quire 0.6 of a gallon. Beef ac counts for 19.1 gallons while poultry requires only 1.6 gallons of oil energy. It takes as much energy to build the family car as is needed to grow an acre of cauliflower in a climate that allows 5 crops per year. By com parison, about five acres of com and 20 acres of wheat can be grown on the same amount of energy. “If we do find the culprit who is bidding up the price of energy and increasing our food prices, " said Hatfield, “he will be us.” Endorse President’s Energy Program Raleigh—President Jimmy Carter’s energy proposals to Congress have received the en dorsement of North rolina Agriculture Commissioner Jim Graham here Thursday. The commissioner stated that he fully supported the Presi dent’s firm stand on energy con servation. “I concur completely with Mr. Carter. His remarks were postive. I was especially glad to see he intends to give consideration to agribusiness in dustries, particularly fertilizer and grain drying facilities. These are basic to production of food and fiber, essential to human life and cannot utilize alternative energy sources. Graham added, however, that he was contacting the President and Governor Jim Hunt today in an effort to give tax breaks to rural and urban users of wood for fuel. Stonewall News By Mrs. Ina Gaskins Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Lupton of Charleston, South Carolina spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Lupton. Mr. Dennis Lee of Wilmington and Mr. David Lee of Raleigh spent the week end with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Leo Lee. Mrs. Lee seems to be doing bet ter after her long stay in the hospital. Mrs. Bob Cowden was in New Bern Thursday to see Dr. Richardson. Mrs. Johnnie Toler and John Boy, and Debra Miller were in New Bern Saturday. We were so sorry to hear of the Herman Dunbars of Bayboro having their house burned but we are glad they were able to rent a house trailer from Ralph Winstead until they can get another home. We are so glad that Howard Brite has been doing better. Bar bara Jean Carey took him out for a ride Saturday. We are glad to see Robert Whorton out driving a short distance. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Scott of Silver Hill visited Mrs. Daisy Dunn Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis May of Nashville visited her Sunday also. Mrs. Eba Pritchard of Reelsboro visited Mrs. Ina Gaskins Sunday. Mrs. Bettie Briley went back to Pinedale Sunday after spen ding the weekend here in her trailer. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lindley and son Thomas spent the week end at High Hampton Inn to at tend the Spring Conservation Retreat sponsored by the American Forester Association and the school of Forest Reserve of North Carolina State University. Mr. and Mrs. Colin Wilson of Havelock and their son and wife, Victor and Doris Banks were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Lupton Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Gaskins and Mrs. Eula Harris visited Mr. and Mrs. Ken Blizzard of Fayet teville Sunday. We were sorry to hear that Ruben Tingle of Oriental had been bitten by a poisonous snake on Thursday. I was told that be Pamlico County Alcoholics Anonymous Moots Each Wadnoidojf at Allianco Town Hall at rVdock. Anyone "stoKIng in formation or help may catt- :•; 745-4716 745-4690 or 249-9576 walked out to the road from his home and Mr. Ernest Willis took him to the Doctor and that he got there just in time. He is doing fine at this time. We have kind folks in our county who will get you to a doctor. It was very nice of Mr. Willis to take him. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lane of New Bern, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lane of Stonewall and Mrs. Glenwood Tyndall left early Monday morning to attend the funeral of Mr. John Gaberial in Maryland. John was married to Lucille Lane daughter of the late J. D. Lane of Stonewall. Sunday school was held at 10:00 a.m. conducted by Gary Whorton. Subject of the lesson of the adult class by Mr. J. P. Stovall was “Jesus Commissions His Followers.” Memory selec tion was “Repentance and religion and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations.” Church services were con ducted at 11:00 a.m. by the Rev. Armstrong. Ushers were Mr. Morris Daniels and Mr. Robert Edgerton. Acolyte was Steve Carey. Co-Recreational Softball To Premiere by C. Ray Dudley Registration is now underway for co-recreational softball for girls and boys. The girls can be 7-12 and the boys 7,8 and 9 years old. This is slow pitch softball. Boys who play Little League cannot play both, though those who play softball can practice with the Little League. There will also be a Junior Softball League for ages 13-15. We could use your help in coaching or managing a team. For further information contact the Pamlico County Department of Parks and Recreation at 745-4240. Music Recital Given The Piano and Violin students of Mrs. Asa Gatlin presented their second annual recital April 22, 1977 at 8:00 p.m. in the Stonewall Methodist Church. In vited guests included parents and friends of the students. Selections by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Grieg, Handel, Lizst as well as contemporary composers were played. The following students par ticipated: Jane Potter, Amanda and Kari Gatlin, violinists: Shannon Alexander, Douglas Carey, Sherri Miller, Amanda Gatlin, Cory Walters, Edward Hopkins, Clarence Midyette, Kay Page, Jane Potter, Kari Gatlin. Kim Gamn, Kim Carawan, Gail Heath, Kay and Michelle Page, duet; Karen Alexander, Ruth Prescott, Susan Thompson, Tammy Page, Kimberlee Gatlin, and Lori Rowe, pianists. Following their performance, Mrs. Gatlin presented two awards to the students obtaining the highest scoring average, Lori Rowe of Bayboro and the student showing the most pro gress from September to April, Michelle Page of Oriental. A reception was held for the students following the recital hosted by Mrs. Charles Alex ander, Mrs. Lester Carey, Mrs. Becton Hopkins and Mr. and Mrs. Gatlin. Historical Meets By TIMMY PRESCOTT The Pamlico County Junior Historical Club had their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 25th. The meeting was call ed to order by the president, Darla Stephenson. The minutes were read by the secretary, Don na Stephenson. The library book which the club bought for a school gift was presented. The title of the book is “American History,” and is in the library for the school’s use. Gay Piner, chairman of the Washington D. C. tour gave a brief account of the sites and monuments the club observed on the recent trip. Everyone decid ed the trip was quite educa tional. Pamlico County license plates, featuring the Hurricane mascot are being sold by the Junior Historical Club. Any person desiring to purchase a Hur ricane license plate should con tact any Junior Historical member or advisor, Mr. George Peacock. With this, the meeting was ad journed. Connie Swindell, Kenny Holton, and Cheryl Willis served refreshments. SPORT SHIRTS By IZOD And GRAND SLAM Sizes Small Through XXXXLG Complete Your Summer Sports Wardrobe Now k From Our Large Selection Ac'Ctai). Cti. Hobucken News by: Mrs. Beatrice Bateman A slow sprinkle of rain began late Saturday and by Sunday morning we had a good rain and we truly thank the Lord. It was wonderful. Last week a wonderful revival was held at the Pentecostal Church. Folks from New Bern, Oriental, Maribel, Edward, and Lowland came to enjoy the wonderful singing and testifying and it was a real blessing to everyone. There were a number of our folks at the singing at Bayboro for the Rescue Squad. Due to the time change and the rain there were many who did not attend. The Gospel Crusaders gave several wonderful selections. The group includes pianist. Athlene, and singers, Josephine and her daughter Sheri, and one male Clarence Leary Mr. Guy Jones and family visited his parents the Clarence Jones’s this weekend. Robert Barnett is now employed in Greenville where he is making good use of his high school diploma. Mrs. Louise Cavanaugh is still spending some time here so she can be closer to New Bern where her father. Bud Lee Barnett, is still confined at the hospital. Her brother Wade Barnett is not feel ing well. The drive for keeping the Com munity building continues. Mrs. Gladys Sadler who was the leader for the group has moved to Aurora. She will not continue her store or boat renting. Mrs. Helen Williams has now taken the lead in the work concerning the Community Building. Mrs. Annette Jones has full charge of the schedule of the building for meetings and etc. Little Julie Ross is now in Durham Hospital and surgery is scheduled soon for her. She is do ing fine, praise the Lord. Mr. Gary Mayo is home with his wife and daughter for a while. We are very happy for them. Mr. Richard Henries and his lovely family attended services Local Students On Honors List Paula C. Brady of Bayboro and Lucy Ross Midyette of Oriental were placed on the Dean’s list at East Carolina University for the spring quarter. Making the honor roll there were Donna Willis, Belin da Cahoon, Patricia Ann Yeager, Joseph John Yeager, all of Grantsboro and Olive C. Spencer and Sam Spencer Jones of Merritt and Wanda Kay Spruill of Oriental. at Pentecostal Holiness Sunday. Mrs. Rosa Swindell and Mrs. Mamie Lupton continue to be shut ins. Improvements seem slow. We have no report of how the “crabbers” are doing or if the fish catch is any better. The Marina continues to get more and more tourists, sport sman, extra yachts and trailers. Mrs. Annie Hodes of Raleigh visited Manning Lupton. Mrs. Sybil Watson of Raleigh brought Mama Annie down and Sybil visited Beatrice Bateman for a wonderful afternoon. Miss Debra Sawyer of Alliance came Sunday afternnoon to take Mrs. Beatrice Bateman to the singing at Bayboro and Mrs. Sarah Sawyer came home with her. Mrs. Pauline Mizzell of Vandemere also visited and brought some nice tomato plants. Little Miss Victoria Spain who was injured from a fall on her bike is doing fine. Billy Pate hasn’t been doing too well lately. Our friend, Mrs. Lula Robin son was able to attend her church at Lowland this Sunday. We failed to mention the wonderful singing groups who came to praise the Lord in song. It was the “Halleluah Chorus Group” from Edward. Mrs. Annette Jones and others help to get the news and it is ap preciated. r THIS MOTHER'S DAY Spoil ff\ow ip Style! uresses And Shoes R E D U C E D BIRDIE’S FASHIONS Hookerland Shopping Center Alliance, N.C. The oldest mother reported to Gloria's Florist Will Receive a FREE ORCHID for Mother's Day. Do This — Call either of the numbers listed below before noon Saturday before Mother's Day. Give name, age and address of the mother you are nominating. GLORIA'S FLORIST Josephine Pate, Your Happy Shopping Store Downtown New Bern NOW THRU MAY 31 CHARLES TOWN II SHEETS TWIN FULL QUEEN KING STANDARD Cases KING CASES CHARLES TOWN II BATH TOWELS HAND TOWELS WASHCLOTH 2 Pc. RUG SET SHOWER CURTAIN REG. $5.99 $7.99 $10.99 $13.99 $5.59 $5.99 SALE $4.67 $5.97 $8.47 $11.47 $4.47 $4.97 BATH ENSEMBLE $3.00 $2.00 $1.15 $10.00 $6.75 $2.47 $1.77 87$ $7.77 $5.27

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