July 2009
Issue # 22
Tyrrell County Country Magazine
www.ScuppernongGazette.com
Photo: Neli Lemme
Columbia Waterfront Boat Show In-water and on land in Columbia, N.C.
June 26, 27, & 28
At the Town Docks Stroll the docks of beautiful downtown Columbia and view boats from 16’ to 42’ New and Pre-owned Skiffs, Runabouts, Center Console and Cruisers 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
252-796-0435 FMI
www.cypresscoveNC.com
Backdrop photo by Dwight Wheless. Read about his fascinating journey to ‘Hidden Lake’ in the May Scuppernong Gazette: http://issuu.com/ilemme/docs/scupmay09
‘Our State’ Magazine features Tyrrell’s IBXarts! Keep an eye out for this upcoming JULY Arts edition of Our State Magazine to read about IBXarts and Artists. Rack sales available at IBX Food Lion's on June 30th - then visit the IBXarts yellow page listings to find the site of individual artists. www.IBXarts.org Tom Kilian | coordinator kilian@IBXarts.org tel: 252.796.5665 | fax: 252.796.5665 Inner Banks Arts 1375 Old Columbia Rd, Souhegan Columbia, NC 27925
Promoting Independent Artists of North Carolina's Inner Banks! Tyrrell
Ken Cherry- Photography. Walter and Ray Davenport - Folk/Traditional Crafts Barbara Fleming - Mural painting Kilian - Public art/ IBXarts founder Ashlee King - Photographer. Allen Lee - Experimental Visual Arts/Video Carol Soo Lee - Visual Arts
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PUBLISHERS: INGRID AND NELI LEMME
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“You can't help someone get up a hill without getting closer to the top yourself.” - H. Norman Schwarzkopf
DEAR READER
US Senator’s Office
Thank you so much for forwarding this magazine to me. I can’t tell you how much I am enjoying it. I feel as if I am right there in Tyrrell Counttry! Betty Jo Shepheard Eastern Regional Field Rep. Office of U. S. Senator Richard Burr, Rocky Mount, NC
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McClees of Kentucky
We recently visited Columbia on our way back to KY from a vacation on the outer banks of NC. My mother was a McClees and wanted to see the McClees Restaurant on Main Street. She was disappointed, however, that a
We are e-mailing the July issue to you this month quite early, so everyone gets a reminder of the exciting events that are coming up in Columbia this last weekend in June, and you may make plans accordingly. For all the fishing enthusiasts out there, the third annual Alligator White Perch Tournament is held on Saturday June 27 and since the Columbia Waterfront Boatshow is running June 26, 27 & 28th from 10am – 6pm daily, on the town docks, that gives you plenty of time to do it all! Come and take a look at 16' to 42' new and pre-owned Skiffs, Runabouts, Center Console and Cruisers, meet the neighbors and you might even check out any of the new stores in town. - We are receiving a lot of emails lately of readers that seem to be delighted with our Scuppernong Gazette and the Swan Quarterly and we want to remind ya’ll that we love to print your advertising. Please send us an e-mail and inquire for our surprisingly low rates. Lemme get the message out! xox - Ingrid
McClees did not still own the restaurant but did enjoy the food and coffee and purchased a T-shirt that said McClees Restaurant. I would appreciate any information about the McClees families of Columbia for my mother who is now 80 years old. She has lived in Kentucky all her life -
originally in Breathitt Co - Jackson, KY. Now we all live in Lawrenceburg, KY. Thank you for any info. you can send. Your town was lovely. James Haddid j-haddix@hotmail.com
...On the Boardwalk... Couple of the Month Young Teen of the Month Our Golden Wedding Miss Shelby Bartley for Anniversary Couple her Life Science Award, Milton & Karen Most Improved, Brickhouse Lawrence Academy 2008 -2009
Organization of the Month
Lady of the Month Charlene Pate Family & Children's Medicaid Tyrrell Co DSS and Tyrrell’s‘Relay for Life’ Corporate Sponsorship Officer
Man of the Month Anthony “Tony” Sawyer Tyrrell County Commissioner
Business of the Month
Tyrrell County Hotline Thrift Shop and Advocacy Office
EXPRESSIONS
Moved to a new location on Main Street
Kid of the Month
The adorable young lady dressed in white and pink!
‘Pet’ of the Month
“Marley” this fine, friendly fellow belongs to Michelle and Rex.
EXPRESSIONS WONDERFUL GIFTS AND DECORATION FINDS Columbia’s “treasure business” has moved. Formerly across the Scuppernong Mill House, they moved to Hwy 64 and have
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH EXPRESSIONS
A Creative and Inviting and Inspiring Shop Not visiting Expressions is Your Loss! So reasonably Priced Now on Hwy 64 PHOTOS
Neli Lemme
now even more space to display their inspiring gifts, antics, jewelry and decorations.
pocosin phenomenon During or last couple of e-mailings for charity we implemented a link to Jimmy Fleming’s song “Country Way O' Livin' “ and honestly, we couldn't believe our eyes about the amount of clicks that the song got. In “Country Way Of Livin’ “Jimmy tried to describe how it feels living in rural eastern NC and he sure hit the spot. In “Hometown Homesick Blues” it is about living in Columbia and Poor Ole Elwood is about a local fellow named Elwood Cooper that Jimmy remember as a boy. The songs were recorded by Molasses Creek at Madge Vanhorn Auditorium back in May 2000 during a Pocosin Arts community
talent show and are included on the CD ... Pocosin Jam. Anyway, click on the links below and give them a listen if you read this issue online... Country Way O' Livin'! http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/1378/countrywayofliving.mp3
Hometown Homesick Blues! http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/1378/hometownhomesickblues.mp3
Poor Ol Elwood! http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/1378/pooroleelwood.mp3
If you are interested in obtaining a copy, you may call 252-796-ARTS. Homemade Pocosin Jam CD is a compilation of songs by local Tyrrell County musicians. There are 22 tracks which feature such artists as Jimmy Fleming, Ty Fleming, Jimmy Swain, Bobby West, The Happy Followers, The Carawan Brothers, Brandan Brickhouse, Bryan Owens, Marie Knotts Graham, Jack Donoghue, David Furlough, Robbie Mackey, Nikki Armstrong, and special guests: Molasses Creek.
The Possum
‘A FLEMING SALUTE’
WRITTEN AND PUBLISHED BY JIMMY FLEMING JUNE 2001 You are probably much like me. While driving around Tyrrell County and Eastern NC ... I see many possums dead on the roads and think little of the poor critter except how stupid he was to have met such an end. But as happens when you pass 40 and such mundane circumstances bring about deep thoughts ... I will now share some possum facts with you. The opossum is an incredibly unique animal. It has remained relatively unchanged for 75 million years, and in fact is the oldest surviving mammal family from the age of the dinosaurs. There are over 60 different species of opossums, but only one of these species lives in North America - the Virginia Opossum. The uniqueness of the opossum makes him a valuable member of our wildlife community. He has more teeth (50) than any other American land mammal, and puts them to good use eating cockroaches, moles, crickets, snails, rats, mice, overripe fruit, and dead animals of all types.
He is more immune to many diseases (including rabies) than your neighbor's dog or cat, and even has a remarkable resistance to poisonous snake bites. Opossums are nocturnal, with a keen sense of hearing and smell. They don't fear water and are good swimmers. They will take up residence practically anywhere, including stumps, haystacks, attics, garages, road culverts, hollow trees, rock piles, and abandoned burrows of other animals. An adult opossum weighs anywhere from 4 - 15 pounds. He has a strong prehensile tail for help with climbing and balancing, and for scooping up leaves for nest building, but will rarely actually hang by his tail once he reaches adulthood. Opossums are quiet, reclusive, solitary animals whenever possible. They are exceptionally non-aggressive, making a stand only when they feel like they can't run away from danger, or when they're protecting their babies. A threatened opossum will try to look very ferocious by growling and showing off its 50 teeth. If that doesn't do the trick, he may drool and blow bubbles out his nose to make the attacker think he's sick and unappetizing. In very hazardous situations, his instincts will take over,
slowing down his heart and breathing so that he appears dead, commonly called playing possum, hoping his attacker will lose interest and go away. Once the coast is clear, he will come out of his trance and amble off to resume his, solitary, unassuming lifestyle. Opossums are marsupials, meaning they care for their undeveloped young within a pouch (the only marsupial in North America). They usually have one or two litters a year, the first in February or March. Opossum babies are born thirteen days after a
successful mating, and are so small at birth that a litter could fit into a teaspoon! The young stay in the pouch nursing for about two months. Once the babies have developed some fur and are close to opening their eyes, the mother will allow them out of the pouch to spend some time clinging to her back. As the babies grow older, their mother may temporarily leave them tucked safely in the den while she goes looking for food, returning home after a few hours of foraging so that her babies can crawl back in the pouch and nurse. Offspring may remain with the mother for almost a year. The next time I see a possum crossing the road ... I will have a little more respect for this 75 million year old marsupial ... how about you? Thank you Jimmy, I sure will look at the Possums of Tyrrell County, with a different outlook ;) -IL
The Class of 2009, Columbia High School, graduated on June 12th. Almost all (97%) these terrific young folks are headed to higher education of some sort (university, community college, technical school). That says a lot about the kids, their families, and the quality of education at CHS! Congratulations to Mrs. Marcia Manning, Principal, and her fabulous staff on a wonderful graduation experience.
Above Mike and Vi Crowder with their son Warren. Mrs. Cherry Nixon, media coordinator and English teacher at CHS, took the photo.
07/04/09 July 4th Party with Live Music T-shirts for the big party are already available - $25 call Teresa 252-706-0066
08/13 to 08/15/09 The All-Weekend Party www.kittybeach.info "
American Legion Post 182 Raffle 2008 Harley Davidson 1200 Nightster Drawing: Aug. 15 2009 @ Kitty Beach $10.00 Per Ticket Any Questions or Ticket Infomation Please Call 252-706-0066 2000 Tickets, Numbered!
Event Sponsors
Rob Thompson Roofing American Legion Post 182 JT Plumbing Flemz Market B.F. Goodbrush (Barbara Fleming) Flamingo Mural at Kitty Beach by Barbara Fleming
ScuppernongGazette.com (The Lemmes) Shenandoah Harley Davidson East Coast Electrical Services (John Harris) Kenny Moran & Carl Spruill
Organization of the Month Tyrrell County Hotline Thrift Shop
Hotline Thrift Shop Right on Main Street and close to the Scuppernong River opened the new Tyrrell County Hotline Thrift Store. It is a shopping experience that not only the community eagerly anticipates, but one that new visitors flock to as
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This conscientious, spirited and talented group of local people will make the Tyrrell County Hotline Thrift Store a success. Photos Neli Lemme
good quality and low priced items, some of which could be even brand new and with original tags attached. As an economic and fun-filled way to find some of life's treasures one might not ordinarily buy, this store also becomes a site of exciting wonderment and surprises for everyone. It is obvious that a good sense of community inspires people to shop here since the money raised is for a worthy cause – The Tyrrell County Hotline. The shop also
well. It is fair to say that the new Tyrrell County Hotline Thrift Store is a heaven for treasure hunters. The old saying ‘one man's junk is another man's treasure’ surely rings true, for it is here at this ‘rummage sale’ that delighted shoppers purchase
provides a way for the generous to not only donate what they no longer need or want, but in some cases contributions are valued items that could have been sold. There is no doubt that donors and shoppers alike are rewarded. Teaching children the value of donating while at the same time giving away what they no longer play with is a good way to explain the benefits of giving and sharing. Just as giving is good for the soul, purchasing donated items to benefit
a worthwhile enterprise is very uplifting. This conscientious, spirited and talented group of local people will make the Tyrrell County Hotline Thrift Store a success.
TYRRELL’S HOTLINE SHOP
High Days and Holidays Joe Liverman was born at the beginning of the second quarter of the twentieth century in Cross Landing, Tyrrell County. He wrote his book "High Days and Holidays" based on his boyhood memories of growing up in rural Tyrrell County. When you read his book, you step back in time to a small town in rural northeastern North Carolina during the '20s and '30s where the Liverman family store was the local gathering place where tales were told, jokes shared, and problems solved. Among the pages are sprinklings of Tyrrell anecdotes, real characters and capers that happened many years ago. You can tell that Joe loved his Tyrrell County heritage and especially the Cross Landing folks who were near and dear to him. Read about taking a ride in a 1923 Model T, the sights and sounds of a midwinter hog killing, or the terror of a trip to the tonsil clinic. Joe went on to become a doctor and set up a practice in 1951 in neighboring Hyde County. He married Kathryn June Long in 1952, a friend and classmate from Tyrrell County school days. Joe's collection of stories recreates a bygone era with his sharp wit, wry sense of humor, and the skill of a natural born storyteller.
Henry Joseph LIVERMAN, SR., M.D., of Engelhard, died Thursday afternoon, Oct. 30, 2003, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born March 8, 1925 in Tyrrell County, he was the son of the late Henry Turner and Florence Captolia Liverman. He graduated from Columbia High School and furthered his education at Elon College, Newberry College, Notre Dame University, University of North Carolina School of Medicine and
University of Louisville Medical School. He served his residency in the United States Navy at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. He began his medical practice at the former Columbia Hospital and moved to Hyde County in 1951 where he began the practice in family medicine that he would retire from in June of 2003. He enjoyed aviation, was a pilot for many years, was active in Experimental Aircraft Association and, with his family's help, built two airplanes. He was a long time senior FAA examiner. Dr. Liverman was a Mason and member of the Mattamuskeet Lodge AF & AM and received his 50 year in 2003. He was an accomplished author and had published two books, "High Days and Holidays," and the first of a trilogy entitled "Taking Stock." He was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church, where he was a past senior warden. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II and the Korean conflict. The text was adapted from the NC Genealogy website and Jimmy Fleming’s Tyrrell County Enquirer. YOU STEP BACK IN TIME TO A SMALL TOWN IN RURAL NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA DURING THE '20S AND '30S WHERE THE LIVERMAN FAMILY STORE WAS THE LOCAL GATHERING PLACE WHERE TALES WERE TOLD, JOKES SHARED, AND PROBLEMS SOLVED.
Couple of the Month Milton & Karen Brickhouse Happy 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary Photos by Christy Maready
Photo: Neli Lemme
TYRRELL’S RELAY FOR LIFE JUNE EVENT 2009 MEET THE wonderful PEOPLE WHO MADE IT HAPPEN Angie Sexton – Co Chairperson / Registration & Accounting Carrie Woodard – Co Chairperson Vicki Waters – Co Chairperson / Publicity Charlene Pate – Corporate Sponsorship Terri Spear – Survivor Chairperson BB Vo – Luminary Leigh Anne Schreckengost – Ceremonies & Entertainment Regina Etheridge – Ceremonies & Entertainment Casey Armstrong – Secretary Pat Armstrong – Mission Advocacy Sara Phelps – Logistics Sybil Snell – Committee Member
Tyrrell’s Relay for Life raised over $30,000 “Hi Ingrid - Well, our Relay for Life was a huge success! We only had six teams to participate and we still raised over $30,000.00!!! That’s pretty good considering we really didn’t start doing any fundraising until after the Christmas holidays!!
AWARDS The Spirit Award The Life Group! Best Theme Camp Relay! Most Money Raised by Team The Life Group! 2nd Place - The Early Birds! Most Money Raised by Individual! Casey Armstrong! 2nd Place Eunice Brickhouse!
Again, our biggest thanks to you for your help in advertising! We hope that next year will be even bigger. We had a meeting on Tuesday night to wrap up last minute stuff and begin discussing next year – it’s a lot of work but so worth it in the fight against cancer! “ Charlene Pate
We had such a good time on Friday night! By Saturday, we were all tired but it was well worth it to us! I had the pleasure of meeting Neli on Saturday morning and I gave her a goodie bag with a T-shirt.
with Capt. Becky Crabtree! Postal Stampers with Capt. Brandi Sawyer!
it – all right in your community.
Much more than a walk around a track, Relay is a time to celebrate those who Camp Relay with Capt. have battled cancer, remember Lee Scripture! those lost and get inspired to Back Draft with Capt. fight back. Those who have Lindsey Haislip! shared the same experience find common ground, hope Cancer Crushers with and healing at Relay. By Capt. Brooke Jones! participating, you have the Relay For Life® power to continue the The Groups One day. One night. One American Cancer Society's community: By participating progress toward a future The Life Group with in an American Cancer where cancer doesn't take the Capt. Casey Armstrong! Society Relay For Life® lives of our friends and The Early Birds with event near you, you honor family. Capt. Penny Jones! cancer survivors, pay tribute www.relayforlife.org Jericho Trumpeteers to the lives lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight
Lady of the Month Charlene Pate Family & Children's Medicaid Tyrrell Co DSS and Tyrrell’s ‘Relay for Life’ Corporate Sponsorship Officer featured with the young lady who won pink scooter
Photo: Neli Lemme
www.swanquarter.net
The charming coastal village of Swan Quarter is located right on Swan Quarter Bay, an inlet off the Pamlico Sound and minutes from famous one-of-a-kind National Wildlife Refugees, such as Mattamuskeet and others. Among the many quaint, small, beautiful communities along North Carolina's Inner Banks coast, Swan Quarter is said to be the quietest and maybe the friendliest. Take a moment to stroll along the village's well taken care of lanes,! fields and farms, walk down to Swan Quarter harbor and you will discover that Swan Quarter is a real-old fashioned, maritime fishing villa ge with shrimp and fishing boats, huge piles of oyster shells, and the ever inspiring smell of the ocean. Fishing, oystering, crabbing and farming have long been the main occupations of the friendly people of Swan Quarter. Fishing is supplemented by farming the rich land around the town. Today the village sees many more visitors than in times past. Tourists pass through on their way to and from the Ocracoke-Swan Quarter ferry, located close by.! Swan Quarter is a village where life is still the way it used to be, real, simple and at a slower pace.
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