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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1995
Page
3
New Bern plans a collaborative approach to enforce a 1990 sign size rule. Planning Director Mike Avery described a phased plan beginning with a sign inventory by an intern, followed by personal outreach over three months to help businesses achieve compliance.
Pollocksville secures a $40,000 state grant to move and renovate a donated 1895 train station into a waterfront town hall and museum. The project aims to raise about $115,000 to $120,000, with a fundraiser to cover the rest. Mayor Jay Bender notes the plan will restore history and provide government space. The station will be moved in about 45 days and the grounds turned into a park by the water.
Oriental firefighters have twice failed to win county approval for a fire tax district to fund the Southeastern Volunteer Fire Department. State officials in Raleigh indicated that proposed bills to let residents vote on a mandatory fire tax referendum would not be favored. A 4-3 December 1994 commission vote blocked the measure, and a Feb. 20 recount kept the rejection.
Havelock Board of Commissioners meets Monday at 7 p.m. in City Hall for land use plan updates, a citizen participation plan for CAMA, Neuse River Council of Governments briefing, communications, and a presentation on life in a breathing disabled family. Craven County Water and Sewer Board holds a special meeting Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the county administration building to discuss the township 7 sewer moratorium and land acquisition. New Bern Board of Aldermen meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall with a public hearing on amending hearing notices and a hearing on rezoning two Rocky Run lots and a commercial rate schedule.
Craven County’s emergency discharge of 1.9 million gallons into Brices Creek on Feb 17 prompted DEM to rescind plans to lift the two year moratorium in Township 7 and parts of Township 6 for over 100 households. The agency will reassess only health risk cases and hardship hookups once Ramada Inn plant expansion adds 75,000 gallons daily.
Owners David and Trudi Hibbard plan direct mail campaigns and special town cruises to boost interest in the Belle of New Bern. New offerings include Friday buffet cruises and 1:30 p.m. historical trips Wednesday to Saturday, with dinner cruises at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Prices rise to 9 dollars adults for historical, 4.95 for children. dinner is 37.50. The 125-foot paddle-wheeler aims for 25 000 to 26 000 passengers this year after last year’s success.
The Sun Journal invites tri county residents to donate blood at its 310 Craven St. office from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday. Red Cross officials note regional shortages, especially for O and B types, urge repeat donations, and cite fear of HIV as a barrier despite safety measures.
Bayboro Pamlico High School Show Choir invites the public to a dinner theater titled The Heart of Rock and Roll from March 9 to 11 at the Taylor Lodge Camp Sea Farer. A 7 p.m. ham and shrimp dinner precedes an 8 p.m. show. Tickets cost 15 dollars and are sold in the high school office. A live band backs the choir and visual arts classes design sets and props.
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