From Oriental Town Manager
Diane Miller
This link goes to an online survey-Click here
For the above referenced plan in its renewal cycle. The approval of this
plan is VITAL to our fire and flood insurance rates.
All residents are encouraged to take part in this survey, in order to get a
clear picture of the demographics and flood situations we are all in. The
ONLY reason they ask for personal info- name- to make sure surveys coming
from the same IP are in fact from different people (for example if you came
to Town Hall to fill it out) and address to cross reference with flood maps.
We do all we can- preparation meetings- distributing information via all
possible means, etc- to prepare and help our residents respond and recover-
but they want everybody's thoughts.
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FROM PAMLICO COUNTY MANAGER TIM BUCK
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MISSING TEEN
**Found Safe**
The Pamlico County Sheriff's Office needs assistance locating Allen Henry Long, 16 years of age W/M 6' 1" approximately 160 lbs. Long was last seen in Bayboro on January 19,2023. If anyone has any information on his whereabouts please contact the Pamlico County Sheriff's Office at 252-745-3101
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Water Advisory Lifted
Water Advisory and Update from Pamlico County Manager
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Spirit of Christmas Participation Form
Click here for link to file
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PCC Oyster Roast!
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From Diane Miller
Oriental Town Manager
Resiliency Study- from Pamlico County:
We are participating in this study to help identify where and how flooding affects our access to infrastructure.
See attached survey.
Paper copies are available in Town Hall.
Link to online survey: https://forms.office.com/r/urXHj8RwcC
Electronic version available at www.TownofOriental.com
In person and online meeting December 7, 2021, 6-7PM at the Courthouse to discuss results. (A link to the meeting is in the survey link)
PLEASE PARTICIPATE and SHARE
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Press Release from Pamlico County Schools
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Community Health Event at
Pamlico Community College
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Can you help the
Pamlico County Foundation for the Aged?
From Pamlico County Animal Control
From Oriental's History Museum
Emergency Broadband Benefit Information
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From Pamlico County Health Department
Town of Oriental Brown/White Goods Clean up this weekend
From Pamlico County Health Department
Updated April 19, 2021
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From Pamlico County Cooperative Extension
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From Pamlico County Health Director Scott Lenhart
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Support Local!
PAMLICO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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PAMLICO COUNTY COVID TASK FORCE FAQ REGARDING COVID VACCINATIONS
**The COVID-19 Community Task Force (CCTF) is a volunteer organization established to engage the community in responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic and to support and augment the County’s efforts. The information shared by the CCTF is not an official communication from Pamlico County, its Health Department or the Pamlico County COVID19 Task Force.**
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Oriental First Baptist Church Holds Blood Drive
The Oriental First Baptist Church played host to a Red Cross blood drive on January 12th in their fellowship hall. The Pamlico News co-sponsored the event. According to organizers, turnout was excellent for a blood donation event at a first-time location with 19 preregistered
donors and a steady stream of walk-ins giving the gift of life. For more information about giving blood, visit the Red Cross website, Redcrossblood.org.
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Press Release from PC Health Department - Updated January 14, 2021
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Press release from Pamlico County Health Department Released December 30, 2020
Children's Corner Christmas
Read Aloud
Legend of the Christmas Spider
Long, long ago, on one Christmas Eve, the spiders were banished from homes while the houses were cleaned for Christmas and their webs were broken. They just managed to survive and had to move to the farthest corner of the attic for the time being. However, some of the young spiders longed to see the decorated Christmas trees and the little Christ child that came to bless the homes in the midnight. The elders tried to make them understand that they were not allowed inside the rooms, but the young spiders were quite curious and adamant. Finally, the oldest and wisest spider came up with a solution and suggested that in the night, when everybody went to bed, perhaps they could creep out of their corners and get a closer look of the magical Christmas tree.??Even the adult spiders felt the thrill of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them and in midnight, when the house of a noble family was dark and silent and everybody was fast asleep, spiders crept out of their hiding place and slowly reached the Christmas tree. They were so captivated by the ethereal beauty that they spent all night in the tree, crawling up and down and examining its beautiful ornaments. They could not curb their urge to weave pretty and delicate spider webs all over the tree as they danced on its branches. In the wee hours of the morning, the little Christ child came to bless the house. He was surprised to find little spiders and their webs on the tree.??He knew that every creature was made by God and yet he knew how the mother who had worked hard all day to make everything perfect would be dismayed to find the spider webs on its tree. Thus, with a heart full of love and a lovely bewitching smile on his lips, the Christ child gently touched the spider webs and set them sparkling and shining in silver and golden colors that made the Christmas tree look even more beautiful than before. It is said that this is how tinsel was introduced to decorate Christmas trees. Some people also hang a spider ornament in remembrance of the devoted little spiders who worked hard that Christmas Eve.
Riddle me this…
Q: What's red and white and black all over??A: Santa Claus after he slid down the chimney.
Q. Why was Cinderella no good at football??A. Because her coach was a pumpkin.
Q. Why do reindeer scratch themselves? ?A. Because they're the only ones who know where they itch
Q. Why was Santa's little helper depressed??A. Because he had low 'elf' esteem.
Q. How does Snowman travel around??A. By riding an icicle.
Q. Where do Snow-women like to dance??A. At Snowballs
Q. Why did the man get the sack from the orange juice factory??A. Because he couldn't concentrate.
Q. What happened when Guy ate the Christmas decorations??A. He went down with tinsel-itis.
Q. What do you get if Santa comes down your chimney when the fire is ablaze??A. Crisp Kringle.
Q. What do you call people who are frightened of Santa??A. Claustrophobic.
Q. What do you get if you team Santa with a detective??A. Santa Clues!
Q. When does Christmas come before Thanksgiving??A. In the dictionary!
Christmas Jokes
What do you call an old snowman??Water!
Knock knock!?Who's there??Snow.?Snow who??Snow use – I've forgotten my name again!
What's the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the ordinary alphabet??The Christmas one has no L (Noel)!
Why wasn't the turkey hungry at Christmas time??He was stuffed!
What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire??Frostbite!
What do monkeys sing at Christmas??Jungle bells, jungle bells!
What is Santa's dog called??Santa Paws!
Who delivers presents to baby sharks at Christmas??Santa Jaws!
Why are turkeys wiser than chickens??Ever heard of Kentucky Fried Turkey?
What happened to the man who shoplifted a calendar at Christmas??He got 12 months!
What do you call an Eskimo cow??An Eskimoo.
What sort of ball doesn’t bounce?
Snowballs
What kind of motorcycle does Santy ride??A "Holly" Davidson!
Where does Santa stay when he's on holidays??At a Ho-ho-tel!
What does Mrs. Claus sing to Santa on his birthday??"Freeze a jolly good fellow!"
Why does Santa owe everything to the elves??Because he is an elf-made man!
What's red and green and flies??An airsick Santa Claus!
What does Santa say to the toys on Christmas Eve??Okay everyone, sack time!
What do you call Saint Nick after he has come down the chimney??Cinder Claus!
Why does Santa like to work in his garden??Because he likes to hoe, hoe, hoe!
What do you call a kitty on the beach on Christmas morning??Sandy Claws!
What did Santa say to Mrs. Claus when he looked out the window??Looks like "rain", "Dear"!
What's red & white and red & white and red & white??Santa rolling down a hill!
What is twenty feet tall, has sharp teeth and goes Ho Ho Ho??Tyranno-santa Rex!
What does Santa use when he goes fishing??His north pole!
What do you call Santa when he has no money??Saint "Nickel"-less!
What smells most in a chimney??Santa's nose!
What does Kris Kringle like to get when he goes to the donut shop??A jolly roll!
What do you call someone who doesn't believe in Father Christmas??A rebel without a Claus!
What did Santa get when he crossed a woodpecker with kleenex??Rapping paper!
What is invisible but smells like milk and cookies??Kris Kringle burps!
www.worldofchristmas.net
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From the offices of the County Manager and Pamlico County Animal Control
Cruising for the Veterans
held Saturday
The roar of nearly 50 vehicles of all types and numbers of wheels (2, 3 and 4) rolled through Pamlico County on Saturday to honor our Veterans. With no parade or ceremony on the courthouse lawn this year due to COVID, Pamlico County Register of Deeds Lynn Lewis came up with the idea of a cruise around the county to show appreciation to Veterans for their service. Cars, trucks and motorcycles, many decorated for the occasion, began gathering around 10:30 AM at Pamlico Community College and departed at 11:00 with a police escort. The cruise traveled north up N.C. Hwy 306 to Grantsboro and then east along Hwy 55 through Alliance, Bayboro, Stonewall and Oriental to Janeiro Road and then west along Kershaw Road back to Arapahoe and then North again on Hwy 306 back to the college to complete the loop. Veterans Steve Simmons and Tom Lanthrop served as Grand Marshalls for the cruise. Mr. Simmons is a Vietnam war Veteran (USMC), and Mr. Lanthrop is a Veteran of the Korean war and served on U. S. Navy destroyers.
