Animal Shelter projected at $2.5M

Leaders of the Animal Lovers Assistance League (ALAL) presented plans for a new animal shelter to the Board of Commissioners and County Staff, in a worksession prior to the Monday, December 15 Commissioner’s meeting.

     According to the presentation by ALAL?president, Ginger Sikes, theproposed shelter will cost approximately $2.5 million. The group is seeking funding from the county to cover $1.5 million of the projected cost.

     The proposed facility would include amenities such as dog walks, a clinic, and meeting / educational rooms - making it, in Sikes opinion, one of the best such facilities in the nation. Sikes’ presentation states the ALAL?has nearly $1 million in pledges for donatyions of in-kind services including:?labor, landscaping and other construction oriented tasks.

Raines : Funny Money

Last week we were talking about the “Big Three” auto bailout. Since then, it appears that congress is balking at giving Chrysler and GM $15 billion as a “bridge loan” so they can avoid bankruptcy for a few weeks or months. The senate refused to pass the bill, then the Bush White House said they were going to furnish some sort of aid. So far, they have failed to do so. Could it be that they are coming around to “Country Boy Logic”?

Steinburg : Prejudice could use a little Christmas

The late Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne wrote the music and lyrics to “The Christmas Waltz,” which celebrates in song the wonder, joy, awe and love of this very special time of year. “It’s that time of year when the world falls in love, every song you hear seems to say, Merry Christmas ….” The magic of the season is everywhere, allowing most of us to place our problems, fears, and even our prejudices on hold until after the New Year.

Civil War Trail Markers Dedicated

Local citizens and county officials gathered at the Historic Currituck County Courthouse prior to Monday’s Board meeting to dedicate a series of historical markers commemorating Currituck County’s role in the Civil War.
According to Chris Meekins, author and staff member at the NC?Department of Archives and History, Currituck County held great importance, both geographically and strategically during the early days of the Civil War. According to Meekins, author of the book “Elizabeth City, North Carolina and the Civil War”, the network of sounds and rivers across the region, particularly Currituck Sound, the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal and North River became an important supply line for Federal forces. Meekins related that Currituck was an early target for the Union forces, and a continuing target for Confederate forces.

Advent IV: Familiar Sides Dishes with a new twist!

It isn’t always easy to determine whether a vegetable dish is something to serve “on the side” or as the main attraction. Think about a typical Christmas table: At the center, a large, glossy brown turkey, a nice Standing Rib Roast or a Baked Ham; arranged all around are a banquet of vegetable sides: Brussels sprouts with chestnuts, green beans flavored with nuts or bacon, creamed corn or spinach, baked squash drizzled with honey, sweet potato soufflé. Adding a variety of vegetable dishes to your meals livens up any main dish, even main dishes that feature vegetables.

Currituck BOC / Tourism Adv. Board

[ January 12, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The Currituck County Board of Commissioners will meet with the Camden Board of Commissioners on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Building, conference room, located on US 158, 120 Community Way, Barco, NC. The meeting will be an update on the OLF.

The Board will meet after this meeting at [...]

Currituck / Camden Joint Meeting

[ January 12, 2009; 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] The Currituck County Board of Commissioners will meet with the Camden Board of Commissioners on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Building, conference room, located on US 158, 120 Community Way, Barco, NC. The meeting will be an update on the OLF.

The Board will meet after this meeting at [...]

Staples, Patricia Beth - Obituary

Kill Devil Hills - Patricia Beth Staples, 48, of Kill Devil Hills, NC died Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at The Outer Banks Hospital. Born in High Point, NC, she was the daughter of Raymond Neil Wilson, Jr. and Patsy JoAnn Ashby.
Patricia was the loving wife of John Michael Staples for 28 years and the [...]

Williamson, Robert Ray - Obituary

Elizabeth City - Robert Ray “Bobby” Williamson, 54, of 901 Halstead Blvd, Elizabeth City, NC died Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Albemarle Hospital. Mr. Williamson, a native of Pasquotank County, was the son of the late George Herman Williamson and Lanie Bell Clemons Williamson. He was a member of the Church of God.
Mr. Williamson [...]

Walz, John William - Obituary

John William Walz, 78, passed away at Sentara Nursing Home, in Barco, Wednesday, December 17, 2008. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 8, 1930 and was the son of the late John William Walz and Katherine Little Walz. In addition to his parents, Mr. Walz is predeceased by one sister, Anna Brooks.

Snyder, Sonja - Obituary

Infant - Sonja Anne Snyder, infant daughter of Amanda Kay Fisher and Christopher George Snyder, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Although much too short, Sonja’s life blessed many. She was greatly loved, and will be very much missed.
Besides her parents, Sonja is survived by her sister, Alexis Isabelle [...]

Morgan, Irvin Thomas - Obituary

Elizabeth City - Irvin Thomas Morgan “Daddy”, 83, of Main Street Extended, Elizabeth City, NC had a glorious homecoming Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Mr. Morgan, a native of Pasquotank County, was the son of the late Thomas Seth Morgan and Mary Liza Onley Morgan, and the husband of Jessie Louise Hardesty Morgan of Elizabeth City, [...]

Hamilton, Diane Wright - Obituary

Diane Wright Hamilton, 56, of Kill Devil Hills, NC died Wednesday, December 17, 2008 following a lengthy illness. Born in Jarvisburg, NC, she was the daughter of Sidney Wright, Sr. of Jarvisburg and the late Inez Morrisette Wright.

Vonella, Dennis Lee - Obituary

Manteo - Dennis Lee Vonella, 58, of Manteo, NC passed away on Monday, December 15, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Vonella was born in Baltimore, MD, the son of Samuel Gordon and Geraldine Ann Vonella. He was a retired Chief Inspector for Baltimore County Public Utilities. After retirement he fulfilled his dreams by working at [...]

Musika - 08-SP-224 - Legal

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL
ESTATE BY SUBSTITUTE
TRUSTEE
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CURRITUCK
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION
BEFORE THE CLERK
FILE NO. 08-SP-224
In the matter of the foreclosure of the deed of trust of
THOMAS L. MUSIKA & Wife MISHELLE L. MUSIKA, Grantors.
TO: LAURA F. MEADS. Substitute Trustee
As recorded in Book 969 at page 818 of the Currituck [...]

McHorney, Curtis W. - Legal

CREDITOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as the EXECUTRIX of the Estate of: CURTIS WESLEY McHORNEY the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said, CURTIS WESLEY McHORNEY to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 28th day of April, 2009 or this notice will be pleaded in [...]

Gaskins, Zora - Obituary

Ocracoke - Zora Bable Gaskins, 76, died Monday, December 15 at his home in Ocracoke. A native of Ocracoke, he was the son of the late George Mathais and Iola O’Neal Gaskins. Mr. Gaskins was a member of Ocracoke United Methodist Church and owned several rental cottages in Ocracoke.
Mr. Gaskins is survived by his [...]

New Hope UMC Celebrates 200 Years

     Finally, a chance to ring a church bell! A once in a lifetime opportunity…a chance to ring a historic church bell (at least 150 years old) in a church that is celebrating its 200th anniversary!
     Have you ever wanted to ring a church bell? Well, New Hope UMC is offering you that once in a lifetime opportunity on Saturday, January 3, 2009 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The bell, located in their belfry, is used to announce worship each Sunday.

Sheriff’s Department Uncovers Liquor Still

Acting on an anonymous tip, the Currituck County Sheriff’s department discovered an operating liquor still in the swamp west of Barco, early on morning of Monday August 5. By about 1 p.m. of the same day, a team consisting of a sheriff’s deputy, and an Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) agent, had destroyed the still. The still, which was located at the far end of Swain’s Lane, was approximately 1.5 miles due south of Central Elementary School, in an isolated area of the county adjacent to the North River Game Lands.

What’s Cooking?

Looking for some good ol’ Southern Recipes? Better yet, some good old Southern dinner table stories? Look no further, here’s what’s cookin’ on the Inner Banks!
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Hello to our friends in Hertford

If you happened to miss our featured story, check it out here: New Hope UMC Celebrates 200 Years. Congratulations to our good friend and subscriber Pastor Bill (of Poplar Branch)!
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Penning, Geraldine - Obituary

Geraldine “Gerry” Pennington, 88, died December 13, 2008. Mrs. Pennington was born in Clay Center, KS. She was a long time resident of the Avalon Terrace section of Kempsville where owned and operated the Avalon Terrace Dog Kennel. Mrs. Pennington was a member of the National Kennel Club. She was predeceased by her husband, and one son.

St. Luke’s Episcopal moves to Parish Hall

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is moving all services to the Parish Hall at
2141 Caratoke Highway (Highway 168) in Sligo starting with the Christmas Eve
Service on Wednesday December 24th at 7pm.
Sunday Eucharist will be held at 11am at the Parish Hall starting Sunday
December 28th. Sunday School is offered for children and adults at 9:30am
each Sunday.
A [...]

Advent III: Gifts from the heart and hearth

Christmas for me and my family is a time of intense domestic involvement. Many of the visible tokens of celebration, the decoration of the house and the presents for friends, are in fact family projects that are relaxing and pleasurable.
My daughter, Mary Courteney, now married and teaching fifth grade, undertakes her own preparations, and they are beautiful…

GOBGB : Semantics

You know, I’m gettin tired of all these E cono mists up there in the Capital, trying to tell us that they are just figurin out we’re in a recession,” Bubba grumbled to his good friend.
Leroy chuckled, “sure enough, doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure that …