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Rewarded for GOOD workBrunswick County School Supt. Dr. Jerry Oates announced this week he is resigning effective Feb. 20. While it was a surprise, Oates is leaving the school system for a really GOOD reason. Oates has accepted the position as Deputy State Superintendent of the Public Schools in North Carolina. This role will allow him to serve over 1.5 million students across the state – so other educators outside of Brunswick County will now get a chance to work with one of the best. His GOOD qualities are no secret. In May, Oates was named the Southeastern North Carolina Regional Superintendent of the Year for 2022–23. In November, the state winner will be announced. Oates has served school systems with over 25 years in public education – including time as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, principal, chief human resource director, associate superintendent and in his current capacity as the superintendent of Brunswick County Schools since November 2018. “He’s an advocate for education on all of the major issues encountered in leadership and community roles in Brunswick County and North Carolina,” said Dr. Kathy Spencer, Executive Director of the Southeast Education Alliance, after Oates was honored with the regional superintendent award this spring. Oates said the award wasn’t an individual recognition, but one that reflected on the “Brunswick County Schools family who give of themselves each and every day to provide a quality education to our students.” Brunswick County Board of Education Chairman Steven Barger added, “It’s refreshing to work with a leader who celebrates the success we have and rolls up his sleeves for challenges. He is a natural leader and professional.” While it is the school system’s loss it is the state’s gain. Oates is accepting yet another challenge on his mission to provide a quality education to all children. More about Dr. Oates at stateportpilot.com
• Brunswick Count Schools names Dr. Jerry Oates as new superintendent
• Oates receives Regional Superintendent of Year award |
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 | PLEAS ENTERED Former Southport police chief Gary Smith enters guilty pleas to two misdemeanors from 2018 charges and is sentenced to probation. VETERAN HONORED Oak Island VFW Post honors Vincent Simonetti, a Battle of Okinawa veteran from World War II, at a special ceremony. PARKING PLANS We’ll have the latest information on Oak Island council’s decision to proceed with a paid beach parking program and what it will mean for residents. NEW STATION Southport Police Department is considering another move, this time back to the downtown area to be more interactive with citizens. FISHING REPORT After that December arctic blast, the January weather has cooperated for people wanting to hit the waters and fish. CASWELL WOES Neighboring Caswell Beach is bracing for an influx of parking issues of their own as Oak Island moves to a paid system. |
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The State Port Pilot’s long-running column, Not Exactly News, was a weekly assemblage of various local-interest items. They’re GOOD reminders of what life was like in our corner of the world and we’re excited to re-present them here. Enjoy! |
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From The State Port Pilot – Wednesday, February 3, 1940 |
Churchill Bragaw, horticulturist at Orton Plantation, not only is an expert photographer – he develops his own films. And if they want a cracking good program, the Woman's Club should ask him to come down sometimes and show his colored stereopticon slides. You can tell the boys who are interested in basketball last week. Every day several members of the high school squad used the outdoor court on the garrison grounds for a workout. No girls present. |
| Husbands of three of the twelve members of the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club are named Rudolph. 1939 was a year of growth for Southport and one of progress, although there is much to still be done. Remarkable changes have been made in destruction of fire traps, new buildings, drainage system, cleaned up lots, laying of curbs and filling in the waterfront. A reclamation project to invade a fill in swamp land would add not only to the looks of the town but would furnish room for expansion. |
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January 20: Take a Walk Outdoors Day. A perfect time to be intentional about enjoying some sunshine, getting some exercise and breathing some fresh air, Take a Walk Outdoors Day offers just the motivation needed to get outside and get moving!
January 21: National Hugging Day. Hugging has many benefits; it helps reduce stress by showing support, helps boost the immune system, improves heart health, and produces oxytocin, a brain chemical associated with happiness.
January 22: Chinese New Year. This holiday typically falls between late January and mid-February, and is a time for families to come together and celebrate the start of a new year.
January 23: National Handwriting Day. With computer keyboards as the new writing method, we often forget the good old pen and paper method. This day encourages you to put pen to paper, and show off your skills!
January 24: National Just Do It Day. Celebrated annually, National Just Do It Day was established to encourage people to get things done! January is the perfect month, right at the beginning of the year, to reach down into that motivation and get stuff done.
January 25: National Opposite Day. You can do activities in the wrong order. For example, you could decide to have breakfast for dinner. You could even wear your clothes backward! It’s up to you how much you want to embrace the theme of this day.
January 26: National Peanut Brittle Day. Some people believe that the history of peanut brittle begins in the southern states of the USA, which makes sense because that is where peanuts were first known to be cultivated.
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Reader Photo Showcase |
We received some mouth-watering photos this week in response to last week's prompt, "a GOOD meal" – a glorious Christmas dinner and a yummy evening breakfast! We can't thank our GOOD readers enough for sending in these delicious shots! We've added them to our gallery page, so if you're ever in need of some food inspiration you know where to look. Bon appetit! |
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Carol's bountiful Christmas dinner. Submitted by Pat Kirkman. |
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“I sometimes make a breakfast meal for supper.” Submitted by George Demeter. |
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We're shaking things up here in the Reader Photo Showcase. Starting next week, we’re getting rid of the restrictive reader photo prompts and encouraging you to send in whatever photos you think our readers would find interesting. New photos, old photos, whatever you have! We look forward to seeing what you come up with and thank you, as always, for sharing your creativity with us. |
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Recipe of the week |
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Claudia’s Brown Rice
Ahh, Mom’s beloved brown rice was a childhood favorite! She prepared it often and we never got enough. Too heavy for chicken but just right for a pot roast, it was always a hit with the whole family. The recipe is simple but so delicious. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed. |
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INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 – 1 stick butter
• 1 1/4 cups white rice
• Garlic
• Salt
• 2 cans consommé DIRECTIONS
Melt butter in saucepot, stir in rice, add garlic and salt to taste. Add consommé, bring to a boil, lower heat to simmer, cover, rice should be done in about 20 minutes. Click here for a printable recipe card. |
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Each week we present a new recipe and we’d love to feature yours! Submission deadline is noon, Wednesday. | |
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This week's pet of the week is Lily, who could easily be a canine model, in our opinion. This enchanting photo is by Scott Ewing and many thanks for submitting it. Check out Lily and all our other wonderful pets of the week in our gallery. |
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Not exactly a “Pet of the Week” photo but from the “Too adorable not to share” column we have B.B. the Bunny. B.B. is a pen pal of our beloved “Woody’s World” columnist, Woody Harper. In this week’s column Woody received an adorable shot of B.B. and it brightened our day so much we had to share this photo received later of B.B. readings his clippings. Bask in the cuteness! |
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| The Pet of the Week Showcase
We want your pet photos! Each week we feature a new pet submitted by you, our GOOD readers. The deadline is noon, Wednesday. | |
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See the complete collection in our Pet of the Week Showcase Gallery! |
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Before you go, why not take a few more minutes, refill your coffee and take on our "Spot the Differences" challenge? This week, we've taken a photo from our January 4th edition featuring Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter volunteer, Jackie Idol, releasing pelicans at the yacht basin in Southport after sheltering them from the cold. You can check out that story and find more about Sea Biscuit at stateportpilotcom. We’ve made eight alterations to the original image from our story. See if you can spot the differences between the two images and test your observational skills. Click the images to get a closer look and check your guesses with the key at the end of the newsletter. Good luck! |
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It’s Friday! Presented by Up Your Arts, here’s the weekend line-up, full of music and activities for everyone. |
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Friday, January 20 |
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Good Times Duo @ Lowes Food (Southport) Jared Michael Cline @ the Joyce (Leland) Nancy Olive @ Mavericks Pointe (Sunset Beach) The Doorsmen @ Oak Island Moose Lodge Face to Face @ Odell Williamson Auditorium (Bolivia) LunaSea @ The Tiki Tavern Dubtown Duo @ the Pub of Southport
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Saturday, January 21 |
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Live Music (TBD) @ The Grape and Ale (OKI) Austin-Tucker Huffstetler @ Ocean Crest Pier Sarah Brown @ the Joyce (Leland) Live Music (TBD) @ the Pub of Southport Live Music (TBD) @ The Tiki Tavern
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Sunday, January 22 |
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“Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” –Mark Twain |
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Spot the Differences Answer Key |
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1. Added second birdhouse 2. Removed porthole 3. Added boat name 4. Added pelican 5. Removed rope 6. Added pelican in carrying case 7. Removed hoodie graphic 8. Removed spectators. |
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Like it digital?If you've made it to this point of A GOOD NEWSLETTER, we're thinking that you might appreciate our weekly digital edition of the newspaper,
The e-Pilot. | |
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Have a really GOOD weekend! |
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