City OKs contracts for new water tank and metal buildings
Havelock commissioners awarded two contracts to Brown Steel Contractors of Newnan Ga for a 400 000 gallon elevated water storage tank priced at 460 575 and a separate 136 996 bid for two metal frame central garages to service the city s 70 vehicles Both projects target the maintenance land site on Outer Banks Drive NC 101 with construction to begin within 60 days the tank to boost storage from 1.8 to 2.2 million gallons and support sewer service for NC 101 developments.
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Havelock Commissioners
Havelock Board
New Bern Company
Newnan
Brown Steel Contractors
Havelock
Outer Banks Drive
NC 101
Public Works
Bob Collins
Collins
TransPark commission approves new budget
The Global TransPark Commission approved a 1.6 million dollar budget for fiscal 1995 96 in Kinston. The three representatives from 13 counties backed the plan which raises about 789000 from last year largely for 400000 in capital outlay for an economic development information system developed by the state Department of Commerce. Each region contributes about 125000 toward the system with about 100000 for local computer access and another 100000 for maintenance. Additional allocations include 325000 for county grants and 140000 for a long range development plan. A consultant will conduct a labor market survey and craft a marketing plan to attract industry.
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Global TransPark Commission
Kinston
Grant
Senate bill limits landowner duty to warn invited groups
A Senate approved amendment states landowners who invite church or youth groups must warn of artificial hazards but owe no broader duty toward trespassers. It clarifies owners cannot set traps for trespassers and can limit liability for injuries from nonhazard causes. The amendment adds a requirement to notify Scout groups and horse riders of known hazards like open wells.
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State Senate
County board meetings and town council schedule
This week Craven County Board of Commissioners meets Monday at 8 30 a m in the county administration building to discuss the FY 1995 96 budget appoint ments Parker seat status and a vacant seat water system hydraulic modeling market feasibility study Ramada wastewater treatment expansion bids Jones County Board of Commissioners meets Monday at 9 30 a m to review elderly and disabled transportation funds water rates jail meal bids solid waste rates and FY 1995 96 budget public hearing Pamlico County Board of Commissioners meets Monday at 7 30 p m in the county administration building water supply plan River Bend Town Council meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Town Hall budget cheer and FY 490696
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Craven County Board of Commissioners
Parker
Ramada
Jones County Board of Commissioners
Pamlico County Board of Commissioners
Utility annexation clash blocks Tucker Creek project
Have lock commissioners and landowner Don Lawrence clash over sewer and water plans for Tucker Creek and a proposed middle school west of Havelock. A 10 inch sewer line and water line are in dispute as the city weighs annexation and service shares amid county backing.
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Havelock
Tucker Creek
Don Lawrence
Lawrence
Joe Huffman
US 70
Craven Board of Education
Eva
County Board of Commissioners
New Bern
Sermons
Student pilot lands amid median after engine failure near Craven Regional
A small single engine Cessna flown by a student and instructor from Craven Regional Airport experienced carburetor failure and landed safely in the US 70 median east of Clarks. Officers controlled traffic as maintenance crews arrived, the plane then taxied and departed once repaired. The instructor, Rod Norris, guided the powerless craft to a safe grassy strip after narrowly avoiding power lines. The airport owner praised Norris as a highly qualified pilot.
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Craven
Rod Norris
Carolina Air
Jack Trabucco
Clarks
Trabucco
Norris
Heilig-Levine Building Sold Quickly to ZR Properties
The Heilig Levine Building at 312 Tryon Palace Drive sells for 198600 to ZR Properties, a Zaytoun Raines partnership. The New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce retains one third for its offices and a new Craven County TDA visitors center. The TDA expects to rent 1500 to 2000 square feet, at up to 8 per square foot, while ZR plans to move its two offices and a construction company under one roof.
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Heilig- Levine
New Bern Area
Chamber
Board of Commissioners
Hicks
ZR Properties
TDA
Dot Fuss
New Bern
Glenburnie Road
Craven Street
Tryon Palace Drive
Marvin Raines
Heilig-Levine Building
Craven County Wins CDBG Grants Totaling 2.2 Million
Craven County and New Bern receive portions of 32 million in Community Development Block Grants from the North Carolina Commerce Division of Community Assistance. Craven sites gain 500000 to rehab seven houses relocate seven families and clear seven run down houses. New Bern gets 850000 to upgrade 25 houses on First and Second avenues and Miller and Elm streets. Trent Woods receives 850000 to rehab 23 houses and install 1200 feet of sewer line in Wake and Stimpson area.
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Craven County
North Carolina Department of Commerce Division of
New Bern
First
Second Avenues
Miller and
Elm Streets
Trent Woods
Wake and
Stimpson
Newport gardens open to the public this summer
The Newport gardens of Allen and Kay Hewitt will be open free daily through July 5. Hours are 9 30 a m to noon and 3 to 6 p m Monday through Saturday and 2 to 6 p m Sunday. The acre and a half garden at 2115 Lakeview Drive offers more than 500 daylily varieties.
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Newport
Newport Gardens
Allen
Kay Hewitt
Lakeview Drive
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Transpark Commission
State Department of Commerce
Senate
Raleigh
River Bend
Town Hall
Craven Water
Havelock Sewer, and Board
Jimmy Sanders
Huffman
Angela Harris
Sun Journal
Jack Trabucco Airplane
State Highway Patrol
Craven Sheriff's Office
Heilig-Levine
Raines
Jesse Avery
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