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Construction of the new Bald Head Island Conservancy headquar ters has proceeded so rapidly that president Austin Hyde (right) jokes that the recent groundbreaking and dedication could almost have been Photo by Jim Harper held together. The site is near the brick C ape Fear lighthouse utility building on Federal Road. New complex might help Nursing bed shortage sends residents a wav By Terry Pope County Editor For county residents in need of a nursing home, it's hard to find avail able space. "We have difficulty placing per sons in nursing homes within our county," said Jamie Orrock, Brunswick County Department of Social Services director. “We're placing persons as far away as New Bern. It places a real hardship on the family." DSS officials want to endorse the Northwest Village General Partnership's plan to develop an "assistcd-living complex" near Leland that may (ill the needs of the northern Brunswick County com munity. But Orrock first wants to ensure that what Rufus Grainger Sr. and Wayne Bryant have in mind is categorized as a nursing home rather than a retirement center Qr rest home. "It is the agency's position that we are in dire need of nursing home beds," said Orrock. "We would have difficulty endorsing the project if it is a rest home." Of the 16 patients placed by DSS in nursing homes last month, only six were able to find beds inside Brunswick County. Some must find beds in Whiteville. White Lake and Elizabethtown. DSS won't endorse ‘(A shortage of nursing home beds) creates hardships and added stress on that segment of our population least deserving of it and ill-equipped to han dle it.’ Rufus Grainger Sr. a specific project but will give a let ter of support for the concept of building a new center -- especially il it will help families here. “It’s just a problem in this county, and it’s going to get worse," said Orrock. Social services staff members have in the past expressed their con cerns to the Brunswick County Nursing Home Advisory Committee over the shrinking space allotted to in-county patients. Existing homes are not giving Middleton Park, Long Beach Saturday, October 28 • 11 am to 5 pm i Come out and discuss issues with MARVIN WATSON and other candidates for change. many slots to local residents, said Orrock They aren't necessarily placing patients based on their resi dency. Northwest Village Partnership believes there aren’t enough beds to meet the growing retirement population, an argument supported by the fact that DSS has 60 applicants each month on its waiting list just hoping to 1'j.nd a long-term care facility nearby. "This list is growing, and our resi dents are compelled to utilize facili ties in adjoining counties,” Grainger stated. “This creates hardships and added stress on that segment of our population least deserving of it and ill-equipped to handle it.” The partnership is presently oper ating a large nursing home in Virginia, and the two men are also county natives They would like to return to Brunswick County to meet the needs plus make a sound busi ness investment. \ location men tioned is near the Leland Industrial Park so the facility could tap onto the county water and sewer system there. The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners last week agreed to endorse the proposal to help the partnership obtain stale permits. Brunswick County currently has three nursing homes, one family care home and one rest home or retirement center. Autumn Care of Shallotte has 102 nursing home beds and eight beds for the aged. Brunswick Cove Nursing Center near Belvillc has 102 nursing home beds with permits to expand by 40 beds plus another 20 beds for the aged. Ocean Trail Convalescent Center in Southport has 04 nursing home beds with ten additional beds allotted by the state and 42 beds for the aged. lildo I'anuly Care Center in Maco has six domiciliary beds, and Brunswick Village Residential Care Center in Shallotte has *<0 domieil !,!! V bob A bile Ib 'ie iMuumi; need for nursing home beds, the opposite is true for rest home beds, which stand at just 60-percent occu pancy in the county, said Orrock. Elect JIM BROWN ■Aron of SOUTHPORT •Civic Minded •During my ten years on the Board of Aldermen I supported... 1. Revitalizing Business District 2. Holding down electric rates & taxes L3. Planned growth of Southport 4. Representing all citizens of Southport •Over 30 Years of Business Management Experience YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT APPRECIATED Paid for by the candul.tir. Jxn Brown ‘Harvest Days’ Festival Nov. 4 , The second annual Harvest Days Festival in Whitev'ille will feature three headline acts at a free outdoor concert Saturday. November 4. Beginning at 11 a.in., jazz singer Kve Cornelius and the Chip Crawford Group will perforin on (he main stage, followed by the Super Grit Cowboy Band at 12:30 p.nt. and the Fantastic Shakers at 4 p.m. MICHAEL KEMP COMMISSIONER CASWELL BEACH • 1 1 -year resident of Caswell Beach • 1 8 years engineering • 1 2 years managerial •Physicist •Member of Caswell Beach Erosion Control Committee •Member of Turtle Watch Group •Experienced in business and technical decision making The Serenity and Comfort of Caswell Beach are Paramount. F Pa.J lot by if** Kemp County’s recycling numbers picking up Brunswick County's recycling program has reported a dramatic rise in the amount ol rccyclables collected at county drop-off sites and through county recycling events. About 853 tons of glass, plastic, aluminum cans, newspaper, card board. office paper and telephone books were collected from July, 1994, to June. 1995 -- an increase of almost 48 percent over the previous year. In addition, the county processed over 10,000 tons of yard debris and recycled 1,105 tons of appliances and scrap metal at county landfills. County recycling coordinator Heather Sandner attributed the gain to increased public awareness and to the distribution of informational brochures to more than 10,000 residents. However, Sandner noted that 85 percent of total waste produced in the county - about 94,000 tons — was buried at county landfills. "In addition to recycling more of the waste we’ve already produced, we need to start taking steps to prevent waste from being created in the first place,’" Sandner said. “Since 1991, Brunswick County has reduced just over eight percent. We have such a long, long way to go, we’re not going to get there through recycling alone.” femei For Mayor of Southpo; 'To Keep A Good paid forbv the candidate, Dayj i I PLEASE VOTE FOR... R. Whitnev "Bob'Bovd. Incumbent and Candidate for Long Beach Town Council BOYD SUPPORTS Additional Police Department equipment, due to future growth Full equipping and personnel for Fire Department and Rescue Squad Economic ways to deliver waste and storm water, before any bond issue Expansion and additional use of the Recreation Center Plans to control expansion growth when bridge opens in 1998 Keeping the Town financially sound, prudent spending and budget cuts Saving over $30,000 in taxes by Town operating the recycling center Giving more information to residents about handing of their money Listening and caring about concerns voiced by owners and residents HAS The Community in mind (Family Fest Chairman 1995; Town Council) Nothing to gain (but satisfaction for service) Experience (16 years in town government) Time (retired and always available) Desire (will live here rest of my life) NEEDS Your votel "I have the time and energy to do the job right! My goal is to retain the attractiveness and safety of the community. I am genuinely interested in Looking out for Long Beach! " Please vote forR. Whitnev "Bob’ BOYD. Candidate for Long Beach Town Council Paid for by the candidate. Bob Boyd. MCTJOAN p.altman, mayor TOWN of LONG BEACH ■ The Town of Long Beach is in the strongest cash position it has ever been • // in. A quote from the independent auditor presenting last year's audit report at the December 20, 1994 town meeting. ■ The same conservative, professional financial management that achieved this feat continues today. Town department expenses have not significantly increased in two years Town staffing has not significantly increased in six years. Your tax rate has not significantly increased in three years. ■ A strong, principled commitment to realistic tax rates will ensure continued financial health for our town. The tax rate must be dictated by actual needs, not political promises, the tax rate must be adequate to cover today's expenses and allow savings for future needs. ■ Your elected officials are accountable to you for responsibly managing your tax dollars to fairly benefit our town. Vote for realistic taxes & fees. Vote for continued professional financial management. Vote for the leadership which brought our town financial strength. On November 7th Vote to Protect the Financial Strength off Long Beach _* _Paid for by the condidote, Joon P Ahmon..
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