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THE COASTLAND TIMES
MRS. HAYWOOD AND MRS.CHRISTI Manteo Elementary School
Dear Santa,
The Duck Town Council and Staff wish our residents and visitors a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year! May your days be merry and bright throughout the season.
Hello friends, Throughout the Outer Banks, this has been an exciting year for the arts and artists. At Dare County Arts Council, we’ve been fortunate to work with hundreds of people – talented professional artists, emerging student artists and audiences from Duck to Hatteras Village. I’d like to wish everyone in Dare County a Merry Christmas and Happy New Decade! Next year, we have a number of programs and events to look forward to. On the immediate horizon, I’d like to invite everyone to attend the opening reception of the Frank Stick Memorial Art Show on January 25, at DCAC in Manteo. Now in its 42nd year, the Stick Show is one of the longest running arts events in our area – and the reception is always a great
event, free and open to the public. In 2020, we will also break ground on the Courtyard Project. This effort, involving dozens of donors and our partners in Dare County government and the Town of Manteo, will convert the empty lot behind our facility at the historic Dare County courthouse into a beautiful multipurpose courtyard for the arts. As Dare County celebrates its 150th anniversary, we are honored to be the stewards of this wonderful building which has seen over 100 years of local history. Some other highlights in 2020 include a special exhibit in June to support our Expressions of Hope and Healing program, a collaboration with Outer Banks Hospital to provide arts education and experiences to families impacted by cancer. Throughout
2020, DCAC will present over 20 new art exhibits, more than 100 art classes and dozens of engaging events such as Artrageous, the New World Festival of the Arts, Rock The Cape on Hatteras Island and the Outer Banks Veterans Writing Project. To everyone on the Outer Banks, thank you so much for your support of the arts in Dare County. Our home has such rich traditions of history, culture and creativity – it has been my honor to witness the continued development of our arts community. On behalf of everyone at DCAC, I’d like offer a special message of gratitude to our donors, partners, members, volunteers and audiences. We couldn’t do it without you!
Warmest regards, Chris Sawin Dare County Arts Council
To the residents and property owners of Southern Shores, My best wishes to you for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Enjoy a wonderful time with your family.
Mayor Tom Bennett On behalf of everyone at NCDOT, we’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2020! It’s been a busy year here on the coast. After decades of efforts and challenges, we opened the brand new Basnight Bridge over Oregon Inlet, designed to provide safe and reliable access to the residents and visitors of Hatteras Island for generations to come. We are in the midst of building another bridge at Rodanthe to bypass
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an area known for serious ocean overwash issues during major weather events. And, the North Carolina Ferry System introduced passenger ferry service between Hatteras and Ocracoke, a major boost for our summertime tourism economy. Of course, we’ve seen our share of challenges as well, most notably the devastation from Hurricane Dorian in September and a serious tidal f looding during a pair of
nor’easters this fall. But the hardworking men and women of NCDOT stand ready to respond to anything Mother Nature throws our way, and we will continue our work to connect the people of northeastern North Carolina to their homes, schools, jobs, and services for now and in the future.
Merry Christmas! Allen Moran North Carolina Transportation Board Member
Dear Santa, tablet, blue slime, red fingernail polish, play make up and crayons with a FroI want a reindeer toy that zen coloring book. Will you can fly, a toy elf so he can ride bring my sister some blue on the reindeer, a stuffed anslime too? I love you. imal Santa and a snowman hat. I want a toy sleigh so Narveella they can ride in it. I like the North Pole where you live. Dear Santa,
I have been very good! I want walkie talkies, a robot, a big bottle coke, a kid table so I can do my homework, an elf toy, a monkey robot and a red computer. I want an ipad, a purple Is it cold at the North Pole? sleeping bag, a new FroI know Tinsel works at the zen blanket for my bed, a elf toy shop. robot dog, new crayons, glue sticks and a robot cat. Pierce How are the reindeer at your house doing? How do you get in my house on Dear Santa, Christmas? I hope you bring me a Cora new robot cat that is black and white. I also want a robot dog that is brown, a barDear Santa, bie camper, a little tiny toy cat that goes with the barbie I want a toy garage for my camper and barbies with car and truck, a Woody that clothes and a remote con- talks, a car that turns into a trol helicopter. red transformer, a cat robot and a red Oliver robot with Charlotte lazer eyes. How do you get in my house? I would also like an airplane that shoots Dear Santa, rockets. I want a dancer barbie Oliver doll with a dress, a blue skateboard, a new red dress for me, a new yellow coat Dear Santa, with fur on the hat, a paw patrol stuffed animal and I would love for you to a new baby doll that can bring Tinsel to my house dance. I like your house at for my birthday so we can the North Pole. dance. I want a red and blue bike, a remote control car Savannah Quidley and a coloring book. Will you come to my house to color? I love you more than Dear Santa, you love me. I want a nerf gun, a red Kitari Patterson RC car, a chalkboard with colored chalk, a new ipad because mine is cracked, a Dear Santa, computer and a new farm set. What do the reindeer Can I get a baby doll that eat? Can I have a red toy can cry and eat? And then bow that shoots arrows? I want a bicycle that is Elsa that can hold my baby Luke in the back. I want my own play house that is pink. Is it cold at the North Pole? Dear Santa,
Loove, Hali Baum I want a real dog that is a boy chocolate lab. I will name him Grander. I want Dear Santa, an electric bike that is green, a dog robot like Olivers, a I want a Megazord, a new combine tractor that picks tablet with games, a gas up corn, a real computer 4wheeler and a new dirt and some crayons for MK. bike for my brother. Something for my Grandma. She Love, Coye wants a computer. My mom wants a tablet. I want to know how you got your job. Dear Santa, Joshua I want a tablet like my brother because I don’t have one. It plays Christmas muDear Santa, sic. Can I have a toy train that is blue like Thomas. I I want a gray kitten, a pet want a Fortnite game too! owleez, a cozy dozy bear, a Do the elves make toys at rainbow Christmas tree for your house? my bedroom with cat ornaments and a cat star and Christopher letterland cards. How do the reindeer fly? Why is my other elf coming back? Dear Santa, I want a toy angel, a
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Dear Santa, I want a Barbie Dream House, a Paw Patrol Tower, a Sven that I can feed a carrot to and that’s all I want. Are you fixing presents with the elves? I love you. Can I have 3 candy canes?
Kylie Bush Dear Santa, I want a real iphone for Christmas. I want slime, prank toys, a Christmas mouse and art stuff. I like Carolina Blue paint and markers. Can I go to the North Pole? I forgot can I get a new bathing suit too?
Love Jayden Dear Santa, I want a Rudolph stuffed animal, another elf stuffed animal, a big pink bear that makes noise, a big zebra and a big kitchen set that is blue. Will you please come to my house? If you knock on the door I will let you in.
Ashlyn Dear Santa, I want a baby weiner dog, some Christmas ornaments for outside, some new big kids shoes, a lego set, a red blanket for my bed and a red elf. I know you live at the North Pole. I’ve been so good.
Love Joshua Miller Dear Santa, I want a knife so I can cut up a deer, a real bucket truck for me to drive, some new bear hunting boots and some new toys that are really real tools. I love you Santa. I live at Manns Harbor.
Love, Dear Santa, I love you. I want a LOL doll, a little play elf just like Tinsel, some earrings like Mrs. Christi, a play Santa, a new baby with a crib and a bottle and pet monkey just like Bobo. Do you need some tape if your toys break?
Chistmas Greetings
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2019
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THE COASTLAND TIMES Dare County Families and Friends, I am writing to extend holiday greetings to you and your family. I wish each of you a restful winter break, a happy holiday, and a prosperous and reflective new year. As the remaining days of 2019 come to an end, I am proud of our shared accomplishments from the past year. We have amazing schools in Dare County. Our talented and dedicated educators work tirelessly to provide each of our students with a safe and fun learning experience. To
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A festive tree brightens up BJ’s Carolina Café in Jarvisburg.
each of you, I say thank you. I am also grateful for the endless support and encouragement we receive from parents and community members. Without your partnership, our work would often go unfinished. This time of year presents us with the opportunity to extend tidings of peace and love to our families and our neighbors. It is a time for us to reflect on our responsibility to share with the less fortunate, to forgive each other, to care for the sick and the hungry, and to treat each other the way we would want to be treated. It is also a
time for us to remember the brave men and women that serve in the United States Military, many of whom are deployed all around the world. As we look towards a new year, I am excited about the opportunities that await Dare County Schools. Please know that I value your input and contributions to our schools. My door is always open. On behalf of Rena, Jack and Cate, I wish you the best of the season, take care, and Happy Holidays.
John Farrelly Superintendent, Dare County Schools
At Christmas please re- Christmas thank you Dear Nags Head Neighbors and Friends: member the food pan- to the Nags Head staff, The season of fellowship, celebration, family, worship, and giving is fully upon us! At this very special time of year I want to wish you all, from the Board of Commissioners and myself, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Nags Head is a very special community full of exceptional people. Daily we witness the support and kindness you share with one another.
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Board and committee members, and volunteers whose dedication to community is deeply appreciated. Thanks especially to the police officers and firefighters who risk their lives to keep us safe. We wish you many blessings in 2020. May the spirit of the season be with you and your loved ones throughout the holidays!
Mayor Ben Cahoon
To all who see this message, season greetings from the council and staff of Kitty Hawk. We sincerely hope your holiday brings joy and good tidings to friends and family. As we transcend to the New Year let us hope for peace, prosperity and unity for this great country we all call
home. To the citizens of Kitty Hawk, thank you for the trust and support shown as we, your council members work on your behalf. Wishing all the very best this holiday 2019.
As the holiday season brings loved ones together for joyous times and good cheer, we reflect on the many blessings we enjoy and take time to share what we have with one another. As we celebrate, we should remember that many of our neighbors are struggling. In the spirit of the season, I encourage you to
help make someone else’s holidays a little brighter. On behalf of the Town of Kill Devil Hills, warmest wishes to all, and a happy, healthy, and exciting New Year!
The Dare County Sheriff ’s Office wishes everyone a Safe and Joyful Christmas and Holiday Season. Please remember to keep your home and car doors locked, arrange for mail and newspapers to be picked up if you plan to leave town and let your neighbors know to keep an eye on your property. Although our county offices will be
closed Dec. 24, 25 and 26, Sheriff ’s Office Deputies will be working on Christmas Day and are available 24/7. Please call 252-473-3444 for non-emergency requests. Dial 9 1 1 for Emergency.
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tries and other local family support agencies. Look out for your neighbors. And recommit to caring for one another throughout the coming year. Shop locally when you can, not only at Christmas but year-round. We are blessed with many small businesses (and business owners) who play a critical role in helping Nags Head thrive. Finally, I offer a special
This year has brought Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative its fair share of challenges and opportunities. CHEC began the year by energizing the new transmission cables attached to the Marc Basnight Bridge, marking completion of a long-awaited project further ensuring reliable electric service to Hatteras Island. The cooperative continued to embrace the new technologies by purchasing its first all-electric fleet vehicle, installing the first DC Fast EV charger in
Gary Perry, Mayor, Town of Kitty Hawk
Ben Sproul Kill Devil Hills Mayor
Merry Christmas, Sheriff J. D. “Doug” Doughtie
Dare County, and continuing to offer innovative programs and services to members. CHEC employees worked tirelessly through a difficult storm season and ended the year by receiving national recognition for their commitment to safety. This is the eighth time that CHEC has received recognition by the Rural Electric Safety Accreditation Program. I am truly grateful for the outstanding team of employees that I have at CHEC, and their commitment to the communities that we serve. CHEC will celebrate
its 75th anniversary in 2020. It is inspiring to look how far the cooperative has come since the beginning. As we move forward into a time of rapid change in the energy industry, we promise to stay true to our mission of providing members with safe, reliable and sustainable electric service, at the lowest possible cost. We look forward to continuing to serve Hatteras Island in 2020.
Susan Flythe General Manager & EVP Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative
Christmas Greetings
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2019
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THE COASTLAND TIMES Merry Christmas to all in Dare County, Special events wrap around this day. Families gather. Children open presents. Special meals are prepared. Our community is generous and caring. Volunteers with organizations have tried their very best to make sure all children have presents to unwrap.
Clients of Room in the Inn will sleep warmly in a church. Thank you all for reaching out and helping others. The Dare Count y Board of Commissioners have moved forward on a number of important initiatives this year and will continue to work on essential housing, building a new dredge, finding dredge spoil sites and creating
a new College of The Albemarle Dare County Campus. The future is bright here. May the new decade be filled with hope and prosperity for all.
Sincerely, Robert L. “Bob” Woodard Chairman, Dare County Board of Commissioners
Theatre of Dare would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thanks to you, our audiences, we had a great 2019. We’ve been able to delve into the literary genius of both William Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe. We’ve laughed along with The Nerd and cried during Tuesdays with Morrie. And we’ve taken you
back to 1944, when the Christmas Spirit shone through amidst the darkest days of World War II. We gave out $3,500 in scholarship money, and raised $1,100 for hurricane relief during TOD’s very fi rst benefit performance! We look forward to entertaining you even more in the coming year, when Theatre of Dare will celebrate its 30th
Season! We hope you’ll continue to enjoy live, local theater here on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, and we hope to remain a vital part of our wonderful community for many generations to come. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
Tim Hass President, Theatre of Dare
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Dennis Anderson with the Digger’s Dungeon tire snowman in Poplar Branch.
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Stockings hung by the fire at Read ’Em and Weep in Grandy.
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Santa pays a visit to Kill Devil Hills
by Danielle Puleo danielle.puleo@thecoastlandtimes.com
On Dec. 14, Santa stopped by the Town of Kill Devil Hills. Over 70 families came to visit Town Hall that night to see Santa, go on a “sleigh ride” and enjoy some hot chocolate and goodies with one another and town staff. “We have had a lot of people come through,” said Rachel Tackett, KDH public information specialist. The event lasted
from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The town makes this an annual community affair, free of charge and filled with lots of holiday spirit. New this year, local students hosted a craft where families could make their own reindeer food and color a gingerbread man or Christmas tree before they set off on a sleigh ride around Aviation Park. Scott Baxley, an employee of the town with the Buildings and Ground
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Department at KDH, had his children and extended family come in to sing Christmas carols. “They’re used to singing in their church choir,” Tackett explained. Volunteers were there to serve hot chocolate, apple cider and lots of sweets to the families that came in. Santa and his helper, Addison Hedgepeth, were seated in the Meeting Room DANIELLE PULEO PHOTO to greet and talk to all the Scott Baxley’s children and extended family, singing Christmas carols while Santa met families that stopped by. with the children.
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From left, Kurt O’Dell, Sharon O’Dell, Rachel Tackett, Santa Claus, Harriet Banner, Scott KDH town staff members brought families on a magical sleigh ride around town hall and Aviation Park. Baxley, George Parker and Michael O’Dell.
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Santa Claus and his helper, Addison Hedgepeth.
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The Meeting Room of KDH Town Hall was decorated for the Christmas season.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2019
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A graceful tree is presented in the two-story lobby of the Dare County Administration This multi-colored bottle tree in Rodanthe is wrapped in lights of many colors and has a Building. few blue bottles, the traditional color for this folk art.
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Above: All decked out at the Borzellino residence off 7th Street in Southern Shores. Left: “Kids at play” figurine located inside the pool area of the Borzellino household in Southern Shores.
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