In Memory of Lester Sadler

Lester Bryon Sadler, 86, of Grantsboro passed away July 11, 2014 at home.

He was a member of Hobucken United Methodist Church and Charitable Brotherhood. He was formerly a P.C. School Board member and a Boy Scout Master.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Sadler; daughters, Emma Lupton of Oriental, Mona Sadler of Reelsboro and Becky Spain of Alliance; stepson, Wesley Flowers of Arapahoe; brother, Jack Sadler of Hobucken; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2014 at Hobucken Community Center.

In lieu of flowers the family suggested memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Pamlico, 11146 NC Hwy 55, Grantsboro, NC 28529.

July 4th and Boar Creek

     In Granddaddy's picture collection, I came across some photo's of some Goose Creek Islanders spending the day at Boar Creek on a July 4th in the early 1960's.  I asked Mom about this and she said that in years past, it was a tradition to go to Boar Creek for the July 4th holiday.
     On the morning of July 4th, everyone would gather at their various boat docks, load their boat with coolers, food, chairs, towels, anything that would be needed for a day of fun.  The lines would be throwed and folks would take ride to Boar Creek beach.  The kids played in the water all day while the older folks enjoyed a day of fellowship and celebration.
    Here are some pictures from a July 4th celebration at Boar Creek.  Please feel free to share any stories and memories of this tradition.  Wouldn't it be wonderful to revive the July 4th Boar Creek tradition again? 

Photo courtesy Mike Lewis Collection

Photo courtesy Mike Lewis Collection

Photo courtesy Mike Lewis Collection

Photo courtesy Mike Lewis Collection

Photo courtesy Mike Lewis Collection

Photo courtesy Mike Lewis Collection

Who is the Ugliest?

   This story is recounted from several community members (past and present) who have told it over the years - it has even been told in Carteret County.  The story is by no means intended to offend any body, person or family but just a reflection of the numerous stories that we have all growed up with - a piece of the past.

     Back in the early days, folks would sail up the Pamlico River to Washington for goods, supplies and to barter or trade.  Ras and Monroe Williams had sailed up to Washington one day.  While they were there, Monroe stopped in to one of the shops along the waterfront to purchase some supplies.
     The shopkeeper struck up a conversation with Monroe and eventually told him, "You know what?  I'll give you this here barrel of flour if you can find me somebody that is uglier than you are!" 
      Monroe said, "Hold on, I'll be right back."  A few minutes late Monroe showed up with Ras and collected the barrel of flour!!
      I guess Monroe knew how he could win that bet!

You Might Be a Redneck?

From Pate Boat Yard Blog August 2008

Photo courtesy Shawn Walsh, Pate Boat Yard. Posted with permission.

Undeterred by the fact that neither one of them has a driver's license , these two young fellas were bound and determined to get their new lawn mow from Hobucken over to South Creek. Being natural-born watermen, they never thought twice about putting it into the skiff and taking off with it, regardless of the fact that it was blowin a gale out of the NE. Not sure yet how wet they got, but am absolutely sure they got there and suspect that if more young folks had boats we'd all be a lot better off.

Courtesy of Pate Boat Yard Blog - Shawn Walsh
August 22, 2008 

Congratulations 2014 Goose Creek Island Graduates

L-R: Micheal O'Steen, Natasha Campbell, Violet Mayo-Britt, Logan Anderson. Photo by Violet Mayo-Britt. Posted by permission.

Matthew Brousard standing beside his proud mother Angie Brousard. Photo by Shirley Mayo Ireland. Posted by permission.

Congratulations to five Goose Creek Islanders who will graduate tonight from Pamlico County High School.

Michael O'Steen is the son of Cathy and Tony O'Steen of Hobucken. His grandmother is Diane Sadler and the late Murray Sadler of Hobucken. He is planning to studying nursing at Craven Community College in the fall.

Natasha Campbell is the daughter of Stanley and Angela Armstrong of Hobucken.  She plans to attend Craven Community College's Certified Nursing Assistant program.

Violet Mayo-Britt is the daughter of Shirley and Casper Ireland of Lowland and Donnie Britt of Rocky Mount. She is the granddaughter of Shirley Williamson Ireland.  Violet will be attending Meredith College in Raleigh in the fall and plans to study Early Childhood Education.

Logan Anderson of Hobucken is the son of Kristia Lee Anderson and Shane Anderson. His the grandson of Dorothy and Nelson Lee of Hobucken and Kip and Hilton Foster and great grandson of Sally Anderson of Hobucken. Logan will be attending the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Maryland.

Matthew Brousard of Lowland is the son of Angie Brousard.  Matt is the grandson of Dana Brousard of Aurora and the late Beverly Foreman Brousard of Lowland. Matt will be attending Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh this fall and will be studying Simulation and Game Design.

In Memory of Joe Phillips

Joseph Earl Phillips, 66, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 10, 2014. He was former postmaster at Hobucken Post Office and participated in many Island functions, notably the homecoming play.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 5142 N.C. 58, Wilson. The Rev. Steve Stevenson will officiate. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation will be held tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home.
Joseph was preceded in death by his father, James Luther Phillips Sr.
He is survived by his mother, Helen Williamson Phillips Sommerkamp Inman of Chocowinity; brother, James Luther Phillips Jr. of Hurdle Mills; sister, Marie Phillips Smith and husband, Danny R., of Aurora; nephews, Michael D. Deans of Aurora and Steven P. Deans and wife, Ashley, of Birmingham, Alabama; and niece, Helen Alicia Deans of Aurora.
Joseph Earl Phillips was a very active member in Hew Hope Missionary Baptist Church and will be missed by all of his church family. Joseph served his country as a medic in the U.S. Army. He also served in Vietnam, where he was wounded in action.
Online condolences can be made at www.thomasyelverton.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N., Wilson.

Quick, Get the Flit Can!

Photographed by User:Bullenwächter

How many of you know what a Flit Can is?  I can almost guarantee that every household on Goose Creek Island from the 1930's well into the 1960's had one.  This bug spraying gun was used quite regularly for mosquito's, flies or whatever may have come into it's line of fire. 

The Flit insecticide was invented in the late 1920's by chemist Franklin C. Nelson and was manufactured by the Standard Oil Co.  Unknowing to the chemist or the company, but it's lethal ingredient DDT would become known for it's negative environmental issues.

The only Flit Can I can remember was at Grandmama Elma Potter's house.  I don't think I ever saw it used, but I remember is sat on the floor behind the kitchen door.  When I mentioned my theme for today's story to an Islander, this is what I was told: "I remember you had to take the Flit Can to the outhouse so you could sit in peace!"