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Beannachtam na Feile Padraig
{ HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! }
Celebrating St.Patrick’s Day in the U.S. means drinking a Black and Tan or a light beer with green food coloring. Contrary to popular belief, however, Black and Tan as a mixture of two beers is not a drink commonly consumed in Ireland, nor is green beer. Indeed, the Black and Tan has image problems in parts of Ireland due to its association with past paramilitary dealings in Ireland. The group called the Black and Tans was largely composed of British World War I veterans employed by the Royal Irish Constabulary as temporary constables from 1920 to 1921 to suppress revolution in Ireland. Although it was established to target the Irish Republican Army, it became notorious through its numerous attacks on the Irish civilian population.
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The Black and Tan drink is believed to have originated in pubs in Britain with no association to the paramilitary group. It was just happenstance that the English drinkers were ordering a mix of dark stout and draught bitter. As the recipe was carried over the pond to the U.S., Yuengling, the oldest brewery in America, commercialized their “Original Black & Tan” into one of the best-selling brands of beer in the U.S. since 1986.
In March 2006, Ben and Jerry’s released an ice cream flavor called Black and Tan in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day. The name, with its paramilitary connotations, offended many Irish nationalists. Ben and Jerry’s has since apologized and stopped the production of their Black and Tan ice cream. Even if you can’t get a scoop of black and tan ice cream, you can still make your own delicious concoction by pouring any dark beer over vanilla or coffee ice cream—a favorite treat!
MAKE THE PERFECT BLACK AND TAN Pour a light-colored lager or ale into a tall beer glass. Do not fill the glass more than half full. It helps to tip the glass to prevent foaming. Place a spoon over the glass, upside down. The spoon will help disperse the flow of the heavier dark beer, allowing for the layering of the two beers. Slowly, very slowly, pour the dark beer over the upside down spoon. You do not want to rush this part of the process, as the desired separation is best achieved with a slow pour and no foaming. A perfect Black and Tan will have the lighter lager or ale in one layer on the bottom and the dark stout in another layer on the top. If you find that your layers are a little mixed, allow the beer to sit for a minute or two. €
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Here’s to you and yours. And to mine and ours. And if mine and ours ever come across you and yours, I hope you and yours will do as much for mine and ours as mine and ours have done for you and yours!
May the Devil cut the toes off our foes, that we may know them by their limping.
May your right hand always be stretched out in friendship and never in want.
May your glass be ever full. May the roof over your head be always strong. And may you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you’re dead.
Make A Difference As a Volunteer In
Historic Beaufort J oin the Beaufort Historical Association for the Annual Volunteer Training Program on March 10 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Beaufort Historic Site, 130 Turner Street. With over 20 volunteer opportunities ranging from working in the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery to narrating historic tours, there is a spot for everyone.
Attendees will have a full day to get a glimpse of what it is like volunteering for the Historic Site. They will have the opportunity to tour the historic homes and buildings of the site, take a tour of Historic Beaufort on the double-decker bus and tour the Old Burying Ground. During the provided lunch break, prospective volunteers will have the chance to meet the BHA staff, hear about different volunteer positions and get to ask questions about them.
Volunteers are at the heart of the Beaufort Historical Association. Without them, many of the events and tours would not be possible. From Kindergarten Thanksgiving to driving the double-decker bus, a variety of volunteers devote their time and unique skills to entertain and educate visitors of the site.
New additions to the volunteer family are always welcome. Volunteers are needed for giving tours, working in the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, answering phones and helping plan and execute the many different events throughout the year.
“Whether it is occasional or on a regular basis, we would love to have any and all interested volunteers,” Volunteer Coordinator Denise Finley said. “Volunteer positions and internships to high school and college students are also offered. It’s a great way to meet new friends that you’ll have for a lifetime.”
For more information or to reserve your spot for the training, please call 252-728-5225, email bhaeducation@outlook.com or stop by the Welcome Center located at 130 Turner Street. For a full list of volunteer descriptions, visit https://beauforthistoricsite.org/volunteer/. €
BY REBECCA JONES AUTHOR OF ‘LOVE BRINGS YOU HOME’ & OTHER BOOKS
Winters in Beaufort are not too bad; unlike the winter my husband and I spent working and living in the Appalachian Mountains with the snow, sleet, cold bitter winds and gray days. The only positive note about winter in Beaufort is that I have not seen any mosquitoes yet. Tired of being stuck inside I decided to go for a walk. I began at the waterfront on the boardwalk. Already the flower pots that line the railing where the boats dock are were filled with beautiful flowers planted by the Beaufort Garden Club ladies. I made my way down Front Street to the Town Hall. Spring flowers were poking out of the ground around the white benches where folks can stop to rest. On Ann Street some of the flower beds showed signs of life. I made my way back to Front Street to get back to my car. I saw some dolphins playing; I stopped to watch. You can learn some lessons from a dolphin. Things like have a playful spirit, find someone you click with, jump for joy and glide through your day with ease.
Maybe spring is a gardener’s Christmas morning! Maybe spring is nature’s way to say “let’s party.” I love the poem by Percy Shelley:
And Spring rose on the garden fair, Like the spirit of love felt everywhere, And each flower and herb on earth’s dark breast Rose from the dreams of its wintry rest.
It amazes me how tulips and jonquils can stay dormant all winter and they know when it is time to bloom. Just maybe it is time to start something new and let the magic begin. Bloom where you are planted. Happy spring. €
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Society Is Coming! T oo Hot to Handel,” a silent auction, will be held at the Cape Carteret Aquatic and Wellness Center, 300 Taylor Norton Road, Cape Carteret. Bidding for new and gently used display items begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, and ends at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 30. The Aquatic and Wellness Center’s hours are Monday through Thursday from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The silent auction will benefit the Crystal Coast Choral Society’s upcoming April 26 spring concert in Jacksonville, featuring a performance of the complete Handel’s Messiah. In addition, the concert will feature as guest conductor Dr. Jonathan Griffith, Principal Conductor and Co-founder of Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY), an 18-piece orchestra, and four professional soloists selected by Music Director Finley Woolston.
For more information on the silent auction or to purchase concert tickets, please visit the choral society’s website at www.crystalcoastchoralsociety.org or check their Facebook page. €
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For the first time, our regional library system is offering eBook titles.
BHA Welcomes Author Susan Zurenda T he Beaufort Historical Association’s popular Lunch and Learn Program is back again this year at Clawson’s Restaurant at noon on Wednesday, March 25 with visiting author, Susan Zurenda. Her debut novel, Bells for Eli set to release on March 2, is already receiving rave reviews. “Astunning debut, Bells for Eliestablishes Susan Beckham Zurenda as one of the most exciting new voices in Southern fiction,” says Cassandra King Conroy, award-winning andNew York Times bestselling author of five novels and the memoir Tell Me A Story: My Life with Pat Conroy. Zurenda will talk about the history of “Cousin Culture,” especially in the South, in connection to first cousins Delia Green and Eli Winfield’s deep bond in her book.
Zurenda will conduct a Writer’s Workshop the next day, March 26, in the Beaufort Historical Association Welcome Center from 10 a.m. to noon. The hands-on instructional workshop will be limited to 15 participants and the title of the workshop is “Family Stories: Evoking Emotion in Your Characters.” This is a unique opportunity in our area that will allow aspiring writers to learn from a published author. The price of the workshop is $40 and includes a copy of her debut novel, Bells for Eli. After 33 years of teaching young adults literature, writing and composition Zurenda turned her attention to finishing a story she had begun years ago. Bells for Eli, is a Coming of Age story in which fate plays a heavy hand. One where family secrets must lay dormant. It explores culture, relationships, scars and the fate of two cousins who are deeply devoted to one another.
Tickets for the luncheon are $30 and tickets for the Writer’s Workshop are $40. For more information or to purchase your tickets call 252-728-5225, visit beauforthistoricsite.org or stop by the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner Street. For more information about Zurenda, visit susanzurenda.com €
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MAKE EVERY EFFORT AN ISLAND CHURCH PERSPECTIVE
This past weekend, my message was focused on a passage of scripture in the Book of Hebrews that has a very strong appeal and one that if applied to everyday life would change the world. In my Bible, the header for this passage is titled, “Warning and Encouragement.” This passage is meant not only to encourage us, but also to warn us that when not practiced, the outcome is harmful. “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of Godand that no bitter rootgrows up to cause trouble and defile many.”[HEBREWS 12:14-15] There are three very specific implications for us in verse 14. First, we should make every effort to live in peace with everyone. To “make every effort” is strong language. This is not something we should take lightly. It is something we should strive for with strong effort. It’s a fight! It’s not easy to “have peace with everyone”— and why would it be? People can be difficult. People can be hard on each other. Our tendency is to respond to others as they do with us. But this verse filled with wisdom from God makes the appeal that, no matter what, “make every effort to live at peace with everyone.” It doesn’t matter how someone else is carrying on, we should make every effort to live at peace with them. This doesn’t mean we take abuse over and over again. It means we leave that person with a positive reflection of who we are. The second piece of that verse is critical: “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy.” It is not enough to just live in peace with everyone, but we must strive to be holy while doing it. There is only one way to do this and it is to abide in God. To walk after God and have a meaningfully growing relationship with the Living God. No one can be holy apart from God. No one! This exhortation in verse 14 cannot be accomplished in whole without being in yoke with Jesus. However, being able to accomplish the first part of the verse becomes so much easier when we are walking with God and He with us. His holiness spills over into our lives when we are abiding in Him. And can you imagine what the world would look like if more Christians would abide in God and apply this Scripture to their lives?
The third part of the passage reveals why we must make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy, because without holiness in our lives no one will see the Lord. If we are not displaying the goodness of God in our lives to others, no one will see God in our lives. If we do not give grace to others as it has been given to us, no one will see God in our lives. Is it no wonder why so many look at the Christian world with disdain and disregard? When we fail to apply Scripture to our lives, it will be easy to be influenced by ungodly influences. On average, Americans spend almost two hours per day on social media. Could you imagine the difference in so many people if that time was applied to study and applying Scriptures to their lives.
Verse 15 provides the warning from avoiding to live out verse 14. “See to it that no one falls short of the grace of Godand that no bitter rootgrows up to cause trouble and defile many.”[HEBREWS 12:15] When we fail to live at peace with everyone while striving for holiness by the grace given us, we will instead by the nature that is within us act like a fallen world that is full of bitterness. That bitterness if left unchecked will keep growing up, causing trouble and causing others to fall away.
What a different world this would be if we could go from just listening or reading Scriptures to actually making it applicable to our lives. I am not saying it is easy. This is definitely a difficult task, but when we are walking with God and going after God, He provides the strength and power we need to be able to do it. This is the grace of God to us, that He would share His holiness and righteousness with us so that we could make a difference in this world and the world would in turn see Him. Be the difference God created you to be in this world! €
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PASTOR PAUL ORTIZ Paul Ortiz is a follower of Jesus Christ, not religion. A husband and father, he is pastor of The Island Church in Emerald Isle. Reach him at paul@TheIslandChurchEI.org
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Check me out at www.Facebook.com/ Dr.Bogus. Log onto my web site at both fresh and www.ncoif.com, I have lots of new articles and making it better than ever. Ask Dr. Bogus is on the radio every Monday 7:30 AM, WTKF 107.1 FM 1240 AM. The show is also replayed on Sunday morning at 6 AM. Call in and Ask Dr. Bogus, 800.818.2255. 3) I’m located at 118 Conch Ct. in “Sea Dunes”, just off Coast Guard Rd., Emerald Isle, NC 28594. Mailing address is P.O. Box 5225, Emerald Isle, NC 28594. Don’t forget a gift certificate for your favorite angler for fishing lessons or my totally Bogus Fishing Report subscription. Please stop by at any time and say “Hi” (252-354-4905).
WHY I (WE) SURF FISH A HOOKED UP LOOK AT WHAT’S BITING IN MARCH
In some of my recent articles, I talked about my “Book Club,” my library of books on fish, fishing, sea critters, techniques and such, both factual and fiction and one basically a memoir that I recently read. The book is “Casting into the Light, Tales of a Fishing Life,” by Janet Messineo which describes the tales of a champion surfcaster surf fishing for old linesides, the prized striped bass, on the spectacular Island of Martha’s Vineyard. All this on a male dominated fishing community on the challenging rocky beaches of Martha’s Vineyard and fighting demons some self inflicted. Towards the end of the book, Messineo waxes philosophic trying to answer or just muse on why! Why surf fishing? What is the lure, what brings out the drive in her and many of us to challenge the fish and the beach, casting into the light? Below is a late passage from her book that sums it all up for me at least!
I often think, “What is it about fishing that has possessed every part of my being and why?” Is it because it brings me in close contact with nature? Is it because I love to walk on the beach under the stars and the moon? Or is it the sun, the wind, the rain in my face? Maybe it’s the social game we fishermen play? The sneaky thinking trying to outwit nature and other fishermen? Is it the hunter-gatherer in me that loves to cook and share a meal of fresh fish that I caught myself ? Is it the love of the fish itself ? Thinking at first that they all look alike and now seeing that, like humans, every individual fish is unique. Is it the challenge of the hunt and the long hours of finding and catching them? I deeply feel the ultimate paradox of wanting so badly to hook and land the biggest fish in history, but then I see myself standing over a magnificent creature and feeling compassion for all the years it evaded other fishermen and I make the decision to set it free. I don’t understand the hold over my entire being that the act of fishing has on me. I do know that it’s become a part of me and like my dear friend and inspiration Charlie Cinto says, ‘’As long as I can put one foot in front of the other, I’ll be fishing.”
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We are currently in the doldrums of winter. We are late in winter and not yet in spring mode. That doesn’t mean that there are no fish to be had, you just have to be smarter and work harder since there are still fish to be had. Water temperatures still hover above normal and as I write this report both surf and sound are still in the 50s. One thing I have noticed is that in some of the local creeks the bait, birds and trout seemingly have moved out. There are still specks and reds in the New and Neuse Rivers and many fish are 18 to 22-inches. A couple areas that are notable include Adams Creek, especially at Back Creek and Isaac Creek. Another area continues to me the North River area, which has been producing fish over the past month.
Another area producing fish are in the Morehead Port from the Causeway Bridge to the High-rise Bridge over to Radio Island. There are red and black drum being caught, some gray trout sheepshead and short sea bass. If you mosey over to Taylors Creek, there are both reds and black drum along the docks.
A little farther out, this time of year there are always red drum to be found in front of Bear Island, in the Shack surf and out at the Lookout Shoals and east facing beaches from the surf. Actually it sounds like the reds are there in good numbers and are being caught on soft plastics. Just prepared to get wet!
Then there are the sea mullet, it seems like they have never taken a winter hiatus. There are still reports of sea mullet in Beaufort Inlet from the 18-buoy into the port area to the No. 8 and 9-buoys. The sea mullet are among some of the early arrivers in the late winter and early spring, but have been caught throughout the winter. Think slack tide and Sam’s Gitters rigs tipped with shrimp or Fishbites. There have even been puffers in the mixture, another early spring visitor.
Offshore I’ve heard of a good wahoo bite and heard of some big AJs as well. €
DIVING OUR COAST WHAT’S UNDERWATER IN MARCH
March is traditionally one of the coldest months of the year in North Carolina. In February, water temperatures offshore were in the upper 50’s, while the inshore water temperatures were in the low 50’s. The all-weather divers get to see marine life that isn’t present during the warm weather season. As spring approaches, more divers will be making their way to the coast to go diving on the wrecks out of Beaufort Inlet. The wrecks farthest from shore usually have the warmest water.
THE WRECK OF THE NAECO One of the wrecks that is infrequently visited that is far from shore is the Naeco, a 412-footlong tanker that is in 140 feet of water. The bow and the stern section of the ship are about a mile apart. About 38 miles south of the Beaufort Inlet, it usually takes about two and a half hours to reach this dive site after leaving the inlet. The high part of this wreck is at 120 feet on the stern section. Many features on the stern section are visible, such as deck hatches, the steering quadrant, the triple expansion three-cylinder engine and the boilers. The bow section has little relief and no noticeable features.
The Naeco was originally named the Charles M. Everest and carried a cargo of kerosene, heating oil and gasoline from Texas to New Jersey. Naeco is “ocean” spelled backwards. In March of 1942, Captain Emil H. Engelbrecht and his crew of 37 left Houston with a cargo of 72,000 barrels of kerosene and 25,000 barrels of heating oil bound for New Jersey. On March 23, 1942, the Naeco was headed towards Cape Lookout. Even though the Naeco was alone on the surface of the water, she had company below the surface, the U-124. Korvettekapitan Erich Mohr had been following the Naeco hoping to add to his tonnage sunk. The U-124 launched its first torpedo at the Naeco, but it either missed or was a dud. Determined to sink the Naeco, the U-124 launched a second torpedo and it found its mark hitting amidships on the starboard side. The explosion ignited the cargo of fuel oil and engulfed the deck house and bridge. As the burning fuel spread across the water, all hands in the bridge area and forward were killed. The lifeboats forward of amidships were destroyed.
The No. 3 and 4 lifeboats were undamaged. The ship was still moving at 14 knots when the No. 4 lifeboat was lowered to the water and was immediately swamped. The four men in the lifeboat were thrown into the water. One found a raft floating nearby and climbed into it, one swam back to the ship and two kept swimming. The chief engineer shut the engines down and ten minutes later, the Naeco was moving slowly enough to lower ten men in the No. 3 lifeboat. The USCG Dione rushed to the scene and arrived after the explosions and rescued the survivors from the life boat and two more from the water. The Navy fleet tug, USS Umpqua(ATO-25) and minesweeper USS Osprey(AM-56), also looked for survivors. The USS Umpquafound one survivor on the burning stern and the USS Ospreyfound one more survivor clinging to a partially destroyed life raft. Of the crew of 38, 24 crew members lost their lives in the attack.
After the rescues, the Naeco burned for an hour when the ship broke into two sections. The bow slid beneath the water while the stern continued to float and burn. The stern section drifted for about a mile until it sank a little while later.
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