Office Closed Tuesday – Sunday This Week due to Hurricane Florence

Due to Hurricane Florence – Office will be closed Tuesday , Sep 10 – Sep 16th. If there is an emergency call 911 or Social Services at 475-5500

A Hurricane Watch and Storm Surge Watch is in effect for Dare County.  

A Hurricane Watch means hurricane-force winds are possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours. A Storm Surge Watch means life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, is possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours  

A mandatory evacuation order for all visitors and residents on Hatteras Island will be in effect beginning Monday, September 10 at 12 p.m. A mandatory evacuation for residents and visitors in other areas of Dare County goes into effect beginning Tuesday, September 11 at 7 a.m. For the latest information regarding Hurricane Florence, visit darenc.com/florence. Dare County Administrative Offices will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11 and remain closed until further notice. The Dare County Emergency Operations Center is activated for the storm and can be reached at 252.475.5655.

NC Emergency Management has announced the opening of a shelter for Dare County residents beginning Tuesday, September 11 at 2:00 p.m. at Knightdale High School located at 1001 Bryan Caulk Lane, Knightdale, NC 27545. This will be a pet friendly shelter and Dare County residents must show a valid ID with a Dare County address for entry. All pet friendly shelters require vaccination records for each pet. While in the shelter, owners are responsible for the feeding, care, clean-up, and behavior of their pets.

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Alice Kelly Memorial Billfish Tournament

Angling for a Cause

Fishing is fun. It’s a combination of skills and a shared outdoor pursuit in a unique, mesmerizing environment. It’s the electric jolt that comes with every hook-up and the satisfaction of conquering a worthy adversary after a spirited battle. It is a universal sport that knows no age limitations or gender bias.

And yet it can be even more. Fishing can unite communities in a common cause, one that impacts lives while honoring a cherished friend. It can grow every year and raise more money in donations. Do that for nearly three decades with flair, in every shade of pink imaginable, and you’ll have the Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish Tournament.

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Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish Tournament

Moonlighting

A last minute decision to compete in the 29th annual Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish Tournament paid off for Off Duty, a 80 Viking run by Capt. Mike Everly. The all-female angler team released two white marlin, a sailfish and finally a blue marlin at 2:37 Sunday afternoon to add an extra 50 points, earning the Top Boat honors for the tournament. The Alice Kelly format is release only and based on time. The team consisted of Kristina Shields, Deb Mears and Kristen Constantineau, with mates Rob Constantineau and Daniel Longstreet. Off Duty is based in Stuart, Florida and is owned by Paul Mears.

Sensation, with Capt. Dale Britt at the helm of the 52 Jarrett Bay, was named the second-place boat, also with four releases (two whites and sails apiece). General, a 55 Buddy Cannady, was third based on time, also with four billfish. Wade Fickling runs the boat.

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Alice Kelly Memorial Billfish Tournament

29th Annual Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish Tournament – Results

WINNERS

29th Annual Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish Tournament, August 11 and 12, 2018

Alice Kelly 2018 Team Ranking

Place Boat Captain Fish/Points Prize
1st Off Duty, Viking 80 Everly, Mike G 4 fish / 450 points trophy
2nd Sensation, Jarrett Bay 52 Britt, R Dale (Dale) 4 fish / 400 points trophy
3rd General, Buddy Cannady 55 Fickling, Wade 4 fish / 400 points trophy
4th Lo Que Sea, Paul Mann 58 Paul, Keven 4 fish / 400 points trophy
5th Builder’s Choice, Jarrett Bay 64 Gaskill, Brent 3 fish / 350 points trophy
6th Horse Play, Caison 55 Myers, Elson 2 fish / 300 points
7th Bi-Op-Sea, Paul Spencer 59 Granitzki, Jesse 3 fish / 300 points
8th Job Site, Viking 55 Farrior, William (Bill) 2 fish / 300 points
9th Deep Blue, Buddy Davis 52 Reason, Josh 3 fish / 300 points
10th Hooker, Billy Holton 50 Krauss, Tom 2 fish / 250 points
11th Desperado (NC), Taylor Made 56 Barker, Rob 2 fish / 200 points
12th Chasin Tail, Paul Spencer 62 Davis, Butch 2 fish / 200 points
13th Pelican, Paul Mann 56 Bracher, Arch 2 fish / 200 points
14th Wall Hanger, Paul Spencer 59 Blount, Gray 2 fish / 200 points
15th Anticipation, Paul Spencer 61 Shiflet, Harvey H IV 2 fish / 200 points
16th Smoker, Irvin Forbes 58 Parks, Brynner 1 fish / 150 points
17th Sniper, Paul Mann 58 Bayne, Jimmy 1 fish / 150 points
18th Sea Note, Stansky 55 Stansky, Benjie 1 fish / 150 points
19th Tag-N-Stick, Blackwell 54 Cabell, Charles 1 fish / 100 points
20th Tail Gunner, Paul Mann 52 Ross, Will 1 fish / 100 points
21st Uno Mas, Mark Willis 77 Smith, Brooks 1 fish / 100 points
22nd Trophy Hunter, Buddy Cannady 55 Brown, Kenneth (Ken) 1 fish / 100 points
23rd Annie O, Guthrie 60 Sutton, Brad 1 fish / 100 points
24th Mister Pete, C&L 58 Neiford, Alan 1 fish / 100 points
25th Sea Breeze, Bobby Sullivan 58 Ashby, Ned 1 fish / 100 points
26th Seain Triple, Fountain 38 Parnell, Joe 1 fish / 100 points

Top Dolphin

Fishin’ Frenzy, Billy Holton 53 Capt. Greg Mayer Cherie Lane 39.30 lbs. trophy

Top Tuna

Fender Bender, Jarrett Bay 55 Capt. Bobby Whelan Emily Perrot 51.40 lbs. trophy

Top Wahoo

Haulin Gas, Blackwell 57 Capt. Bo Dobson Mary-Joe Harrell 52.90 lbs. trophy

Dolphin Jackpot

Haulin Gas, Blackwell 57 Capt. Bo Dobson Claire Abshire 9.60 lbs. $29,325.00

Paula Stanski Award For Angling Excellence

Tag-N-Stick, Blackwell 54 Capt. Charles Cabell Natalia Frost 1 fish / 100 points Trophy

MAJOR SPONSORS

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Seamless Transition to KDH Service Location

August 1st  2018  was a day of excitement and energy at the Interfaith Community Outreach office in Kill Devil Hills – Dare and Currituck volunteers staff consolidated services for both counties, allowing for increased efficiency, shared knowledge and expertise. All services for Dare and Currituck counties are now seamlessly offered through ICO’s permanent location at 115 Mustian Street in KDH. Client hours will remain from 10am-2pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and will adjust if needed. We welcome our volunteers from Currituck County and look forward to serving our combined community together.

 


Pictured from left to right:

ICO Volunteers, Bobbi Defenbaugh, Joe Ferebee, Gay Statler, Margarette Etheridge, Nancy Sherwood, Sarah Jacobs, ICO Volunteer Coordinator

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Interfaith Community Outreach

OBCF Awards ICO a $5,000 Capacity Building Grant

Outer Banks Community Foundation awarded ICO a Capacity Building Grant in the amount of $5,000. ICO was able to hire Crouch & Associates to come and perform a Board Orientation and help facilitate meetings to complete ICO’s Strategic Plan. This Strategic Plan will help ICO plan for the sustainability of its future. ICO was also able to purchase a new computer which gives the volunteers and staff the capability to serve the community with the necessary technology.

A big thank you to the entire Board and Staff at the OBCF for this amazing grant that will help ICO continue its mission of helping people who are facing a temporary emergency crisis for years to come.

ICO office is in Kill Devil Hills at 115 Mustian Street. If you’d like to make a donation, join their volunteer staff, or refer someone, ICO can be reached at 252-480-0070, PO 1663 Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948. You can also visit our website at www.interfaithoutreach.com or visit us on Facebook.

Contact:
Jenniffer Albanese, Executive Director
Interfaith Community Outreach, Inc.
PO Box 1663
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252 480-0070 phone
252 261-6342 fax

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ICO Currituck County Office Closing

Interfaith Community Outreach announced today that services for Currituck and Dare Counties will be consolidated at their Kill Devil Hills location, effective July 26, 2018.

The Dare County office location is 115 Mustian Street, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948. The phone number is 252-480-0070. Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 am to 2 pm. Applications can be submitted online at ICO Application for Financial Assistance. A personal meeting with an ICO volunteer is still required.

We are confident that serving both Counties’ needs in one location will more easily and quickly provide the assistance needed, allowing ICO to realize its Vision that … no one will face an emergency crisis alone.

For additional information please contact the office at 252-480-0070

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ICO and Partners in the Community

This is how a community comes together to help one of their own: ICO and the Outer Banks Relief Foundation together with Church of the Outer Banks, business partners Macko Construction, Home Depot and Kellogg Supply worked to install a new fence for Frances Hughes, a 20+ year resident of Kill Devil Hills.

In 2013 Frances was diagnosed with cancer of the thyroid which she battled and beat.  In 2015, her husband, Ricky, was also diagnosed with stage IV brain cancer that spread through his body.  He fought for 2 years but was put in hospice care and passed away late last year.  The long years of their cancer journey and time spent away from their home placed a toll in Frances financially.  Her yard and fencing were damaged by Hurricane Matthew which she was unable to repair.  Her two dogs, Dutch and Tipsy, are her joyful companions.  A new fence was desperately needed for all of them.

You can see from these before and after photos what a difference can be made. Our thanks to Joe Gaca with Kellogg Supply who supplied all of the treated lumber, Home Depot who provided discounted fence and concrete material and John, owner of Macko Construction for organizing the project, from the amazing volunteers from “Church of the Outer Banks”, to John and staff for providing expert organization and installation of the fence.

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ICO Retiring Board Members

ICO Honors Retiring Board Members & Introduces 2018 Board of Directors

“No one hears the cry of the poor or the sound of a wooden bell” 
 – Haitian Proverb

The ICO Wooden Bell Award, crafted individually by Haitian artisans, brings this proverb to visibility as a symbol proclaiming the reality not only of impoverished Haiti but also as a symbol of the work of the Interfaith Community Outreach. In choosing the Wooden Bell to gift and mark the work of its Board Members, ICO testifies to its understanding and commitment as a caring community and solidarity with those in need. On May 17, 2018 ICO presented the Wooden Bell Award to the following individuals for their service as they retire from the Board of Directors: Dale Draper, Joan Fordham, Marie Neilson and Courtney Gallop.

ICO Retiring Board Members

Joan Fordham, Dale Draper and Courtney Gallop (not in picture, Marie Neilson)

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Interfaith Community Outreach Awards

ICO Presents Community Awards

On May 17 2018 ICO Presented the following 4 Community Partnership Awards in recognition of support and service for citizens of Dare and Currituck Counties:

2017 ICO FAITH AWARD RECIPIENT: HOLY REDEEMER BY THE SEA CATHOLIC CHURCH

ICO Community Awards - Holy RedeemerFrom the Holy Redeemer Website: “Holy Redeemer by the Sea Catholic Parish is a diverse Catholic Community that welcomes our visitors, serves all God’s children, and gathers to worship with our Faith Community. The Parish of Holy Redeemer by the Sea reaches out to many diverse groups within the greater community of the Outer Banks. We are committed to serve to the best of our abilities the needs of all in our community, in particular: the needy, the old, the infirm, and the marginalized.”

ICO greatly benefits from Holy Redeemer’s commitment to community service and we are honored to present them with the 2017 ICO FAITH AWARD in recognition of their support of those in need.

ICO Community Awards - Holy Redeemer

Tiffany Wescott, Beulah Ashby, Linda Palombo, Fr Bill, Val Cummings, Tim Gregory, Jenniffer Albanese, Kimberly Moore, Jamie Costa

2017 ICO CANCER OUTREACH CHAMPION: DEB MACDONALD

ICO Cancer Outreach Champion - Deb MacDonaldWhen you think of the Outer Banks Relief Foundation you immediately think of Deb MacDonald. ICO partners with the OBRF on many cases that reflect all aspects of the OBRF mission of assisting individuals on the Outer Banks who have been diagnosed with a debilitating disease. Deb rarely says “No” unless there is absolutely no way she can sell a case to her Board. She deals with clients with compassion and honest love. Deb MacDonald is one of the hardest working women we know, therefore, it is our pleasure to present her with the 2017 ICO Champion Award.

2017 ICO BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR: DOMINION ENERGY

ICO Community Awards - Dominion EnergyDominion Energy is not just a Business Donor: they have sponsored events, and given annual grants. Not only have they contributed financially, their staff has been volunteering their time as intake volunteers, helping with fundraisers and other community projects. Over the years this relationship has grown to an amazing partnership. It has been a wonderful journey working with this business. ICO would like to present their Business Partner of the Year Award to Pam Pekrun, Dominion Energy North Carolina External Affairs Manager with Dominion Energy Services, Inc. for her commitment to serving the poor on the Outer Banks.

2017 ICO FUNDRAISER(S) OF THE YEAR: LOU WILLIAMS, SCOTT CHESSON & BRIAN KNOWLES

ICO Community Awards - Fundraisers of the YearPicture this … Big Lou and Mini-Me Scott dressed alike in make-up, dresses, wigs, flip flops decorated with rhinestones and flowers … and Brian going around to anyone who would listen and put money in his bucket! This is what you would have been able to see if you had been at the 2018 Womanless Beauty Pageant! These men went completely out of their “box” to raise money for ICO. They agreed immediately when we went to them and asked if they would help us.

On a serious side, these men are all heroes in our eyes and the eyes of all those who lose electric in a storm: they are out there in the middle of the storm or hurricane working to reconnect electricity. For the ICO fundraiser, they also went the extra mile and gave of their time, raised a lot of money before the event by selling tickets and solicited many donations. Dominion Energy and all of us are so fortunate to have these three dedicated men in our community.

ICO Community Awards

CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU TO ALL ICO AWARD RECIPIENTS!

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