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(Dniu West Cra ven players named to WDN all-area football team West Craven Highlights Slews From .Moiig The Haiihs Of The Sleiise iMFpr NAIIONAL UWSmrfN SIX PAGEiS VOLUME 12 NO. 60 ^DECEMBE^j4^im VANCEBORO. NORTH CAROLINA PHONE 244 0780 OR 946-2144 (UPSP 412-110) 25 CENTS Jobless rates drop in region Voss Editor Unemployment rates in Craven, Pamlico and Lenoir counties dc* * dined in October and Jones County's Jobless rate increased slightly, according to figures re leased by the N.C. Employment Sec urity Commission. Cfverall, there were 90 counties in the state with unemployment rates at or less than 5 percent. Craven County sawitsunemploy- mentrate drop slightly firom 3.9 per cent in September to 3.6 percent in October. The jobless rate was 3.4 percent in October 1968. There were 1,170 out of o 32,800-member lal^r force without jote in October. The work force in Septeihber was 32,940 and 1,270 could not find work. In October 1988,1,100 out of the 32.420-mem- ber work pool were without jobs. Jones t^unt/s unemployment rate rose from 3.5 percent in Sep tember to 3.6 percent in October. The jobless rate in October 1988 was 3.3 percent. Just 160 people from the county’s 4,420-man labor force were without jobs in October. There were 4,510 people in September’s work force and 160 could not find work. In Oc tober 1988, 140 people of the 4,280-strong labor pool were with out employment. Lenmr County’s unemployment rate fell from 3.7 percent in Septem ber to 3.4 percent in October. The jobless figure was 3.6 percent dur- See JOBLESS, Page 5A Shrine Bowl devoted to kids CHARLOTTE — Move over U.8. Postal Service. You are go ing to have to share your motto with the Shriners of North and South Carolina. 1 just knew it By Mike Voss Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor ice, nor adversity could keep the Shriners from stapng the 63rd Shrine Bowl of the Caro- linas this past Saturday. Why? Well, $2.3 million for Shriners* hospitals for crippled and burned children is a go^ reason. Attending my first Shrine Bowl, 1 really didn’t know what to expect. I had heard the usual comments about Shriners over the years. You know, that they love to party and party every chance they get. And eveiyone wore the red hat with tassle — knovm as a fez. But not knowing a potentate from a divan, I began toask ques tions of those who had more glit ter on their fezes (fezzes?). At the banquet Friday night for the Shrine Bowl players, Shriners and media, just how im portant the game is for the crippled and burned children was revealed. ITie Shriners take this annual event seriously and it involves six temples firom the two states. Most of the activities asso- At top left, Highlights Editor Mike Voss sees the play heading his way In Saturday's Shrine Bowl In Charlotte. At top right, he looks for a quick exit but can’t get out of the way and spills Into the tarps on the side of the field (bottom left). At bottom right, he takes a chilly bow. Photog raphs were made by Washington Dally News Photo Editor Ric Carter off a tape of television coverage. See COLUMN, Page 5 Wilms leaves director’s job at state DEM Ihe resignation of R. Paul Wilms, one of the slate’s top environmental officials, brought expressions of re gret today from environmentalists and other state officials. Wilms said yesterday he was leaving his job as director of the state’s Division of Environmental Management, a post he has held since 1985, to work for the N.C. Homebuilders Association. *We are real disappointed to see Paul go,* said David McNaught, Pamlico-Tar River Foundation ex ecutive director. *He is a strong en forcer of environmental regulations and innovative and outspoken in the protection of wetlands.* *He is somebody we felt we could work with,* McNaught said. Wilms’ resignation, effective Dec. 31, was announced in Raleigh by William W. Cobey Jr., secretary of the N.C. Department of Environ ment, Health and Natural Resources. *Paul Wilms’ impact on environ mental protection in North Carolina is immeasurable,* said Cobey. 'Under his leadership, enforcement of environmental regulations has increased from about 30 cases in 1984 to more than 200 in 1988.* Wilms, 40, will work as a lobbyist and director of regulatory regula tions for the homebuilders group. The Division of Environmental Management is part of Cobey’s de- partmentand provides support staff for the state Environmental Man agement Commission, which seta regulations governing air and water pollution. Under Wilms’ leadership, the di vision has achieved the highest wastewater treatment plant com pliance record in history: developed toxic pollutant programs for air, wa ter and groundwater; and developed special protective classifications for valuable water resources. Cobey said. The division has received na tional recognition for its toxics mo nitoring, pollution prevention and construction grants programs. Wilms has been with the division since 1976. Charles Wakild, DEM deputy di rector, will serve as acting director until a replacement for Wilms can be found, James Sheppard, DEM public information officer, said. BHNR has begun its search for a new division chief, according to Don Pollmer, its public affairs officer. The department will advertise and recruit for the position both inside and outside government, he said. *Paurs been a real good director,* said Jim Mulligan, DEM regional director in Washington. I’m sorry to see him go, butTm glad to see he will stay in the state and work in an area that will still be positive for the environment.* EHNR regional director Lorraine See WILMS, Page 5 Sandlappers win Shrine Bowl; West Craven’s McKeel in game By Mike Voss Editor CHARLOTTE — West Craven’s Eddie McKeel and Washington’s Walter Rasby served as reserves and got plenty of playing time Sa turday in the 53rd annuel Shrine Bowl high school football all-star game in Charlotte’s Memorial Stadium. Unfortunately, neither Mcltoel or Rasby, or any other Tarheel player, contributed to North Carolina’s scoring. There wasn’t any. South Carolina turned three in terceptions into scores to win 12-0 on Saturday as both teams battled the elements as well as each other. Just how bad the weather condi- tions were could be seen when the plawrs left the field after the game with ice clinging to face masks and jerseys, once wet, now frozen. The Sandlappers used three North Carolina miscues to put their points on the scoreboard. North (Tarolina quarterback Jason Van Dyke was picked off three times, re sulting in two field goals and a touchdown for the Sandlappers. South Carolina, which lost only two Shrine Bowl games in the 1980s, dominated both on defense and offense. The host Sandlappers limited North Carolina to 12 net yards rushing and three first downs, while picking up 238 yards on the ground and 18 first downs. The game, viewed by about 750 hard-core fans, could have been re named the Turnover Bowl^as there were eight fumbles and five interceptions. The game raised $2.3 million for the Shriners’ hospitals for crippled and burned children. Marty Simpson put the Sandlap pers’ first points on the scoreboard when he bwted a 30-yard field goal with 12:29 left in the first quarter. The field goal was set up when Van Dyke was intercepted on the first play of the game. The Sandlappers added a touch down when Van Dyke scrambled to his left, looked for a receiver ond threw ^e ball into the arms of de fensive end Michael Barber as he (Van Dyke) was hit trying to getoffa pass. Bar^r raced untouched 19 yards to paydirt. Simpson’s extra point attempt was no good and South Carolina took a 9-0 lead into the locker room at the half. In the second half, it was mostly the North Carolina defense trying to stop the Sandlappers’ running at tack featuring Ronald Williams and Rodney Woolard with 89 and 128 yards respectively. Williams was named the South Carolina offensive player of the game and Barber was named the de fensive player of the game. Garner’s John Leach was named the North Ckirolina squad’s defen sive player of the game and West Forth’s Mike Payne was named the offensive player of the game. Rasby went b^h ways for the Tarheels, playing defensive end and tight end. McKeel saw plenty of playing time as he alternated at center. McKeel was the snapper on punts and on two missed field goal at tempts. *1 wish we could have scored. We are better than that,” said McKeel. *We’ve got to do something about their quickness,* said Rasby just be fore the second half began. *It’s re ally tough out there with the weather and them, but I’m having fun.* Immediately after the game, the players were loaded on buses and wisked away — presumably to warm hotel rooms. McKeel said his personal high light of the game was snapping on punts. *I wasn’t snapping well during the week. But on the long snaps on our punts I was right on the money,” said the center who er\)oyed Char lotte’s hospitality, picking up 15 pounds during the week. McKeel said he was disappointed in the play of the North C^olina of fensive line. They would block for five seconds and then just stand ar ound,* said McKeel. *It was pretty cold out there. I had my hands taped up and they were fairly warm but my arms were numb. I thought I played pretty good,* he said. McKeel credited the Sandlappers’ defensive line for its quickness. Those guys were quick and big.” Most of the pi ayers spent an ex tra night in Charlotte because of the bad weather, said McKeel. Rasby said he was the target for the pass intercepted by Barber. *I remember being wide open ond he (Van Dyke) tried to throw the ball and the guy intercepted it. I tried to get it but somebody blind-sided me,* said Rasby of the play that lead to a Sandlapper touchdown. Rasby said South Carolina got the momentum early and that, com bined with the quickness of the Sandlapper defense, kept the Tar heels in the hole. They were pretty quick. We couldn’t get are running game going against their huge defensive line,” said Rasby. See GAME, Page 6A Eagle gridder discovers Shrine Bowl’s meaning By Mike Voss Editor CHARLOTTE — Despite the score in Saturday’s game, there were three sets of winners to come out of the 53rd annua) North Carolina-South Carolina Shrine Bowl high school all-star football ame held in Charlotte’s Memoriol isSke South Carolina squad had the most points on the scoreboard when it was over. But the real win ners were the crippled children in the Shrineris Hospital, whom the proceeds of the game ultimately benefit. The children have been winners over the last 53 games to the tune of $32.5 million. Less than 24 hours after arriving in Charlotte last weekend, the play ers on the North Carolina squad bused to Greenville, S.C., to visit the children in the Shriner^ Hospital. This is when the players find out what 52 years of tradition is all about. Eddie McKeel, a senior lineman from West Craven also playing in the mme, said going to the hospital touched his heart. *U made a lasting impression,” he said. *It*8 going to stay with you the rest of your life. It makes you think about what vou have that the crippled children don’t have. It makes you want to play as hard as you can play.* McKeel, sporting an extra 16 pounds fi^ his playing weight of 255, said the food outweighed the two-a-days. McKeel said getting up was the hardest thing to do during the week. McKeel’s family met with him briefly afier Friday night’s Shrine Bowl banquet at Charlotte's Con vention Onter. McKeel predicted North (Carolina would win 38-13. McKeel said he wouldn’t get the starting nod but would alternate at center every three plays. He hand led snapping duties on field goals and punts. *It was really moving to see the kids and the way they looked up at us when we entered the hospital,* said Washington’s Walter Rasby, who played in the all-star game. Rasby, reflecting a moment, added: *it really touched us,* his voice quivering slightly. *Now I re ally know what the game means and what it is really for.” Asked about the week of two-a- day practices and going head-to- head with some of the best prep players in North Carolina, Rasby said, *it really opened my eyes and showed me how much better I need to get.* ^sby said eating was the easiest part of the week. They feed us constantly,* he sold. Rasby said the hardest part of the week was the bus rides, *all we do is ride the bus,* he said. *And with all that beef, it gets kind of cramped.” Rasby predicted North Carolina would win 24-7. *rm justgoing to domy beBt,*8aid Rasby, when asked what he was go- See SHRINE, Page 5A Jones seeks re-election; Basnight could be rival WesI Craven Marching Eagles at recent competition. West Craven band has own success on the field The West Craven High School Band wasn’t the only top unit from the school to take to the football field this season. While the Engle football team fin ished with on 11-1 record and picked up the conference title, the March ing Eagles were busy picking up some trophies also. Hie band, under the direction of Glenn Buck, has participated in the Bertie Marching Band Festival in Windsor, the Tidewater Festival of Marching Bands in Chesapeake, Va., and the Roanoke Rapids Festi val of Bands in Roanoke Rapids. At the Bertie competition the band took first-place honors in the drum mqjor and horn line events. Hie band took second-place honors in drum line and in the band-of-the day competitions. In Chesapeake, the band took first place in the drum major event, second place in horn line ond special effects and were third overall out of 11 bands. In Roanoke Rapids, the band fin ished third overall out of 10 bands ond took second-place honors in drum major, horn line ond flog line events. In each competition, the band has received a superior rating. The Marching Eagles have also participated in several parades, in cluding the Vanceboro Firemen’s Day Parade, the Port Barnwell Fire men’s Day Parade, the Cove City Firemen’s Day Parade. It has marched in the Christmas parades at Dover, Cove City and Morehead See BAND, Page 6A Congressman Walter B. Jones announced last week he will run for re-election. Jones, who has represented the 21-county 1st District for 23 years, declared his candidacy in a press re lease from his office in Washington, D.C. 'After careful consideration, I have decided to be a candidate for re-election to the United States Congress subject to next year’s elections.* The Ist District includes Craven, Beaufort, Martin, Hyde, Washing ton, lyrrell, Dare and other eastern N.C. counties. N.C. Sen. Marc Basnight, a possi ble candidate for the Ist District seat, said Jones* announcement "doesn’t have any bearing on my plans.” In an interview from his office in Raleigh, Basnight said he was told of Jones’ decision to run and is pre pared toannounce his own plans be fore Christmas. Basnight is attending a special Genera) Assembly session called by the governor to address hazardous waste in the state. In his announcement, Jones said, *My many years in the Congress have given me a great amount of se niority which I believe serves the purposes of the Ist Congressional District extremely well.” "But equally important is the fact that this office continues to render what I consider excellent service to See JONES, Page 6A Center has Christmas spirit during entire year By John Perry Stsfl Writer The Christmas season is upon us and the spirit of giving is in tne air. What better way to give than of yourself, right? Thafs what Carrie Bryant, center manager of the Van ceboro (!k>mmunity (>enter thinks as well. For the past seven years, this cen ter has been used by severd groups, but none quite asrewarding orbenc- fidal as the United Tri-(k>unty Se nior Citizens group. According to Ms. Bryant, her jobis very enjoyable as well as working with her employ ees. It must be very enjoyable for them since this particular organiza tion is non-profit. Hie United Tri-Ck>unty Senior Ci tizens group meets five days out of the week, with the doors open for se- niorcitiznesmostlyfrom 10a.m.to2 p.m., although the time varies. Van ceboro citizens (age 60 and up) are picked up (Vom their houses and dri ven to the center sometimes as early See CENTER, Page 6
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