North Carolina Seeks Voting Seat on Mid-Atlantic Council
U S Representative Walter B. Jones Jr. introduces an amendment to move North Carolina to have a voting member on the Mid- Atlantic Fishery Management Council. The change would raise the council’s voting members to 21 and could pass in the House soon, aiding local fisheries. Jerry Schill of New Bern lauds the move as beneficial to NC fisheries with broad council influence.
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Magnuson
Congress
North Carolina
Mid- Atlantic Fishery Management Council
U.S
Walter B. Jones Jr
R-N.c
South Atlantic Council
Mid- Atlantic Council
Jerry Schill
New Bern
N.C. Fisheries Associationes
mid-Atlantic Council
House
Schill
National cemetery to plant tree in memory of bombing
A tree planting ceremony honors the victims of the Alfred Murrah Federal Building bombing in Oklahoma City. The event occurs at 9:02 a.m. Friday one month after the blast. Similar observances will occur nationwide as VA Secretary Jesse Brown declares Friday the National VA Day of Remembrance. Eight VA employees were in the building. four injured but all survived. The public may attend the New Bern ceremony.
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Alfred Murrah Federal
Oklahoma City
Coast Guard recalls boats with flotation defect notices issued
The U S Coast Guard issued three boating safety recall notices for vessels with insufficient foam flotation. Manufacturers J C Marine Engineering Ft Pierce Fla model 1993 JC 170 1 Permit Marine Incorporated Alva Fla model 1992 Back Bay Sport Craft Inc Perry Fla model 1990 1600 Sprint BR. None of the firms remain in business making the total number of affected boats unknown. Owners may call 1 800 368 5647 or 1 800 689 0816 for information and download details via the Navigation Information Computer Bulletin Board Service at 1 703 313 5910, then Recreational Menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Coast Guard
J.C. Marine Engineering
Ft. Pierce, Fla
Permit Marine Incorporated
Alva, Fla
Back Bay
Sport Craft, Inc
Perry, Fla
Coast Guard
Navigation Information Computer Bulletin Board
Craven County and New Bern Boards Week Meeting Schedule
This week lists meetings for Craven County Board of Commissioners Public hearings on budget and equalization and various county topics at the county administration building. New Bern Board of Aldermen meets Monday at City Hall with discussions on bids parking and noise ordinances.
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Jones County Board of Commissioners
Board of Equalization
CBA
New Bern
Craven County Board of Education
Vandemere centennial revival marks 1895 incorporation
Vandemere Pamlico County celebrates its 100th birthday with a May 20 centennial slated to revitalize community life. Residents compiled a 250 page history book, “Vandemere: Village by the Sea,” detailing Dutch founder Vandemoor, Abbott era development, and the town’s remaining landmarks.
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Vandemere
Pamlico County
Carla Byres
Byres
Vandemoor
Lisa Caroon
Bay River
Vandemere Centennials Events Schedule and Highlights
The Vandemere Centennial features a full day of activities including an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. and live music by local bands Freddie V. and the Playmates, Max and the Heart Attacks, and the Pamlico Chorale. Clowns, children's games, watercraft races, food, and a street dance cap the day. A reunion of Vandemere natives and artists is planned with all-day access to Fossil Pile, the library, and Town Hall until 9:30 p.m.
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Byrnes
Vandemere
Delon H. Abbott
Pamlico County
S.L. Jones
Abbott
Maine Street
Abbot
Maine
Holtons
McCotters
Pamlico Packing
Joe Bliss
The
Stringmasters
Timmy Respass
Freddie V. and
Playmates
Ken Belangia
Glory Bound Singers
Pamlico Chorale
Max and
Heart Attacks
Freddie V
Max
Caroon
Privette to speak on lottery at Craven-Pamlico Coalition
Former state representative Guy C. Privette will address the evils of a state run lottery at the Craven-Pamlico Christian Coalition meeting Monday at the Berne Restaurant. Dinner at 6 p.m. meeting at 6:45 p.m. Reservations: 633-4487.
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Craven-Pamlico Christian Coalition
Berne
Guy C. Privette
Christian Action League
Raleigh
Privette
Walter Leake
Coalition
Leake
California
Virginia
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T Lage
Sam McCotter
Earl Holton
Mr. Vandemere
Antioch United Church of Christ
Noon
Frank Murphy
Mt. Zion Fwb Church
Scott Plumbing
Carrolls Seafood
Paisan’s Pizza
Forrest Farm Supply
Joan Bryant
Josh Wiggins
Michael
Vanceboro
Myrtle Summerell
Charlie Peek
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