BEACH CLOSURE
mitted a proposal to designate
Calling All Duffers, Hackers, Pros & Cons
continued from page 5
almost all of CHNS a critical win- Mark Your Calendars, Polish Off Your Clubs and Join Us for the...
tering habitat for piping plover. If
SECOND ANNUAL
Most of these islands are a
this proposal is accepted, the
short flight from CHNS. When
current restrictions on spring
ISLAND
questions were asked about the
and summertime ORV and
birds finding better habitat they
pedestrian beach use in the park
downplayed the significance.
will become year round regula-
Limousine
They implied they were not the
tions.
same birds that used to nest in
Complete Full Service
It is becoming apparent that
Transportation - Year-Round
the park. They did however have
this is not about nesting birds in
a hard time denying the oyster- a fringe area.
SEDANS • TRADITIONAL
catcher tagged at Oregon Inlet
STRETCH LIMOUSINES
It is my opinion that there is
last year that was found this year
15 PASSENGER SUV LINCOLN
an agenda is to get ORV’s out of
nesting on a nearby island.
12 noon Shotgun Start
proceeds to benefit
NAVIGATOR
the park and restrict pedestrian
Why, then, would these en- access to mainly in front of the
Captain’s Choice Format
local charities &
EVERYDAY TRANSPORTATION,
vironmental groups continue to villages. Men’s & Ladies Division
The Martin Fucci Fund
Create Your Own
NOT JUST SPECIAL EVENTS
push for restrictions on ORV use
This is an agenda that is
Skill Prizes
Foursome
Full Airport Service
in CHNS when there is growing
being driven by people who don’t
or Be Paired by the
Red Carpet Weddings
Plus...
evidence that the current restric-
care about our economy, liveli- Bachelor &
tions on ORV use are having no
Our Silent Auction
Tournament
hoods or your recreation. Every-
Committee
Bachelorette Parties
impact on bird and turtle popu-
where we want to fish, surf,
Awards Banquet and
Anniversaries
lations
kiteboard, swim, picnic or just
Dance w/ Live Music Following at the Black Pelican!
Concerts • Birthdays
Again, Walker Golder of
enjoy the beach, they want.
Proms • Graduations
Silent Auction & Awards Party Open to the Public!
Audubon: “We realize that the
There is some light at the
Join Us for All the Fun as We Celebrate a Great Man
Experience Speaks
topic of beach driving has been
end of the tunnel. Our North
Celebrating our 21st Year!
an emotional one. (Audubon’s)
and Support Some Great Causes in His Name.
Carolina representatives in the
goal has never been to close the
U.S. Congress have introduced a
Call Michelle Robertson or Emily Parrot at 261~3171
252-441-LIMO (5466)
beaches to vehicles.”
bill to reverse the Consent De-
for registration information and details or
800-828-LIMO (5466)
Yet, that seems to be the
cree. But there is still much work
www.islandlimo.com
email to:
events@blackpelican.com
stated position of the representa-
to be done. CHAPA (Cape Hat-
info@islandlimo.com
tive of US Fish and Wildlife (FWS)
teras Access Preservation Al-
on the Negotiated Rules Com-
liance) is gearing up to hopefully
mittee. At a recent rules making
stop the critical winter habitat
what tutoring options are available
A whole store devoted to
meeting, for the ORV manage-
designation
and how to go about getting placed
ment plan, Pete Benjamin, Field The greater majority of us
with a student.
Supervisor of the FWS Ecological are conservationists. We respect
I realized by the end of our
Field Service office in Raleigh nature, the beaches and abide by
planning session that we have a
said he would like to see Cape existing laws. If we are to further
great board and wonderful sup-
Point closed year round until all our enjoyment and the enjoy-
porters who help us get an enor-
access issues are resolved. Be- ment of future generations to
mous amount of work done with
cause There was no mention of CHNS we must have access. It’s
very limited resources. Without all
economic impact.
time to stop the madness.
of our volunteers (board and advi-
sory council included) we would
The FWS has aagain sub-
cease to exist.
Though busy in their own lives,
every one of our volunteers contin-
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In Corolla at Monteray Plaza, 252-453-3685
DARE LIT
ues to contribute to the success of
In Nags Head across from Jockey’s Ridge, 252-449-0650
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Volunteer coordination team (in- Dare Literacy Council by sharing a
In Hatteras at Hatteras Landing, 252-986-1446
cludes tutor support) part of them with those in our com-
Night on July 24.
Administrative assistance
munity. The rewards far outweigh
Open Every Day
the extra pressure put on all of us
Except Tuesday
Volunteer Opportunities
In addition, we set the date for
who squeeze in the time to volun-
10-5pm
After breaking out into work-
our next Tutor Training Workshop.
teer. If you are looking for an expe-
groups which each focused on a
It will take place on Saturday, Sep-
rience that will surely lift you up and
particular goal, we found that each
tember 20 (location TBD). The
help you realize the potential you
goal will require more volunteer
workshop is a 6-hour interactive
have to help others, volunteering
help than we currently have. Al-
session focused on teaching adults
for literacy is a great way to go. You’ll
COME HELPS US WELCOME THE NEW SEASON!
though we are always in need of tu-
English as a Second Language.
not only change your life, but the
tors, volunteers in the following
There is also a portion for those
lives of others as well.
Pick out Your Pumpkins and Gourds Check out our Great New Selecton
areas are needed even more:
who wish to teach pre-school chil- of Seasonal Merchandise Sample our new Gourmet Items
dren. Complete with sample teach-
To volunteer or for workshop
Tutor training team
Join us for Our Annual Fall Open House
ing activities and a workbook that
information, call 216-7773 or email
Saturday, Oct. 4 & Sunday Oct.5
Fundraising efforts
participants keep, the workshop
dareliteracy@gmail.com.
proves to be an invaluable tool in
Get a sneak peak on Friday Oct. 3, 5-7pm with wine & cheese
Publicity
future tutoring endeavors. By the
Located in Downtown Grandy 17 miles North of Wright Memorial Bridge
Records upkeep (experience in
end of the workshop, tutors know
Just North of Sonic Drive-In, Beside the Carolina Club 252.453.0965
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