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access request, some concern was
expressed over "county liability."
"I think we should sit down with
the city and humane society to
discuss rules and regulations," Up
church said.
"We are going to need those
once the shelter is completed," he
added.
Construction on the new animal
shelter facility is scheduled for
completion the early part of
March, Hoke County Manager
James Martin said.
"I would love to see us get the
dog pound situation straightened
out," Commissioner Cleo Brat
cher said.
"I have been on this board for a
year now and this situation has
been around almost that long," he
added.
"I hate to see something like this
linger for a year," Bratcher said.
In further business, commis
sioner began the first phase of the
Community Block Grant applica
tion that could net $750,000 for
improvements within the county.
The first of two public hearings
was held Monday night to get in
put from county residents to deter
mine where needy areas in the
county exist.
No one voiced an opinion during
the hearing which lasted less than
30 minutes.
Commissioners decided during
an earlier meeting to renew efforts
to gain the block grant funds
which were denied last year.
"There are a lot of counties that
go after this money. You have got
to receive a high ranking to be
eligible," Lumber River Council
of Governments (COG) spokes
man Dan Stroh said.
Stroh will be assisting the com
missioners with this year's applica
tion.
According to the COG
spokesman, there are "a wide
variety" of areas that can be fund
ed through the block grant.
Among those are fire protection
facilities, construction of senior
centers and parks, rehabilitation of
housing and street improvements.
"Whatever you choose must
benefit a great majority of low to
moderate income people," Stroh
said.
"That is an important require
ment," he added.
At present, Stroh and the com
missioners are looking into prepar
ing an application for the
Shawtown area or the Oakdale Gin
road area.
An application in the Shawtown
area would deal with housing
rehabilitation plus sewer and street
improvements.
Work in that area would benefit
approximately 43 families.
The Oakdaile Gin Road applica
tion "could be made" for
weatherization of homes with in
sulation and storm windows.
"These are just suggested areas.
We can look into other possibilities
as well," Stroh said.
Although there are no matching
funds required in the application,
Stroh said "it would help" the
county's chances if some local
funds were used.
"It would make the application
look that much better and pro
bably score that much higher,"
Stroh said.
During Monday night's meeting,
board members also approved the
use of over $900 in Bicentennial
funds for the purchase of a video
converter and a television to be
placed in the county library.
The recorder and television will
be used to keep records of "any
historic event that takes place in
the county," Bicentennial fund
chairman Robert Gatlin said.
"We need to have a record of
our county's history and
heritage," Gatlin added.
The equipment will be placed in
the library for public use.
"It will be used primarily for the
viewing and recording of historic
events and not just for entertain
ment," Gatlin said.
"1 think this is a good idea. We
need to preserve the history of this
county for the generations to
come," Commission Chairman
John Balfour said.
In other business, board
members granted Hoke Depart
ment of Social Services (DSS)
director Ken Witherspoon permis
sion to sign a contract for
psychological services that are aim
ed at reuniting children and other
family members through a treat
ment process.
"We utilize the local Sandhills
Center. This contract just allows
us another option," Witherspoon
said.
Although the county board re
mained in executive session for
over 45 minutes to discuss a "per
sohnel matter," no" action was
taken.
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These JRA Industries employees were honored recently for two years
perfect attendance. They are (from left) Jimmy Maynor, Sal Hwa Mit
chell, Emma Harris, Jerry Williams, Mary White, Shirley Gibson, Bennie
Graham and Therman C ha vis.
JRA Honors Employees
JRA Industries, Inc. held a
reception in the Hoke Library
Conference Room on February 14,
to honor 37 employees with perfect
attendance.
A certificate of appreciation and
a cash award was presented to the
employees.
Those honored for one year
were: Helen Lee, Tommy Smith,
Maggie Bronson, Rosa Jones,
Mary Johnson, Annie Baldwin,
Evelyn Breeden, Dorethea
Ferguson, Effie Baldwin, Venetta
Monroe, Pauline Cox, Louise
Scott, Jimmy Hayes, Mae
McEachern, James McQueen,
Elmer Murchison, Cheryl Butler,
Mike Watkins, Ronnie McRae,
and Joyce Payne.
Two years awards were: Jimmy
Maynor, Sai Hwa Mitchell, Emma
Harris, Jerry Williams, Mary
White, Shirley Gibson, Bennie
Graham, and Therman Chavis.
Mae Wilson was honored for
three years.
Donnie Monroe received four
year honors.
Five years honors were: Pat
Ray, Dot Monroe, Edmond
Burney, Bill Lawrence, Lee E.
Purcell.
Allene Bullock and Billy Currie
had perfect attendance for six
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applications and make a good
choice," McNeill said.
The council has received 15 ap
plications for the city manager's
position with "one or two local
people" applying, according to
McNeill.
"We are going to begin discuss
ing these applications at our next
regular meeting," the mayor said.
According to McNeill, the coun
cil will probably pick out "two or
three applications that look pro
mising" and invite them dowo-fot
an interview.
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"That will give them a chance to
look us over while at the same time
we can check them out," the
mayor said.
"I don't really think there is any
hurry in making this decision," he
added.
"It will probably be two or three
months before a decision is made
but it could be in the next few
weeks," McNeill said.
"That is the council's decision,"
he added.
This will be the First time in five
years t h at the gtyjias had to hire a
new manager.
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of our schools. So let's all back the
work of the plant seekers.
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The following article was
brought in by Heston Rose. The
trooper named in the article is his
son.
Modern Lone Ranger
Ropes Suspect
By John Wharton
Daily News Staff
Law and order has come a long
way since the Lone Ranger and
Tonto roamed the range, but their
spiritual descendants rode to the
rescue this weekend when they
lassoed a fleeing DWI suspect on
U.S. 17.
The highway patrolman who
made the arrest is grateful for the
help of the two unknown men, one
of whom spotted the foot chase
and said "Don't worry officer. I'll
get him."
The story begins on U.S. 17
south of Jacksonville, where
Trooper W.B. Rose spotted a
white pickup truck skirting the
shoulder area of the highway as it
turned down Old Bridge Street ear
ly Sunday morning. Rose stopped
the pickup truck and put its driver
in his patrol car for a ride to the
Highway Patrol station.
"As I got to the Highway Patrol
station, he stepped out of the car
and took off running," Rose said.
Rose chased the man across U.S.
Cable TV
17 to the Triangle Motor Inn park
ing lot, where the suspect darted
toward an opening between the
motel and the Carolina Barbecue ,
and Seafood restaurant.
The escapee was charging
toward freedom when the riders,
not on a white horse but in a black
Chevrolet pickup truck, showed up
to save the day.
"They came sliding into the
parking lot and stopped in front of
the suspect," Rose said. "As the
suspect ran by the vehicle, the \
passenger stepped out and said to
me "Don't worry officer, I'll get
him'."
"He took his rope and started
twirling it above his head and then
lassoed the suspect... (who was) a
good 15-to-20 feet from him when
he threw the rope," Rose said.
"He pulled back on the rope and
the suspect fell to the ground."
The troopers handcuffed Em- ^
poria, Va., resident Louis Biro Jr.,
22, who was later charged with
driving- while-impaired and
resisting arrest.
The wrangler and his driver,
both dressed in cowboy garb, did
not identify themselves before they
left, however.
"They shook my hand and rode
off into the moonlight," Rose *
said. "They were tough. I ap
preciate their help. If 1 found out
who they were, I'd have thanked
them."
T akeo ver
In Beginning Stages*
Raeford and five other
municipalities are now under a new
cable franchise that promises addi
tional and better channel selection.
Friday, February 10, Alert
Cable T.V. merged with the Red
Springs based Jones Intercable.
Alert Cable began operations in
North Carolina in 1974, and now
serves approximately 70,000
subscibers.
With the addition of offices in
Red Springs and Elizabethtown,
Alert will have thirteen facilities
throughout North Carolina.
All present management,
technical and clerical personnel
wllHje kept on at ttrr AtcrtCom
pany to avoid and "assure" that
the 3800 subscribers will not be
"inconvenienced nor service inter
rupted during the transition
period."
"The only changes our
customers should see are in the
name, and various improvements
as we go along," Alert Vice
President Edwin Pettis said. %
Subscribers who have sugges
tions or inquiries should direct
them to Alert Cable TV of North
Carolina, Inc. at P.O. Box 751,
Red Springs, NC 28377. They
should be addressed to the atten
tion of Harrison Daniels,
Manager.
Sandhills Community College is conducting a study to determine
whether the College should establish a branch campus in Hoke
County. The College needs your help. If you would like to attend
classes at the branch campus, please complete the following ques
tions.
Mail. the completed form to
Mr. Earl Fowler
Raeford-Hoke Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 06
Baeford, N.C. 88376
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
HOKE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL, NEEDS QUESTIONNAIRE
(Pteaae place a check in the appropriate box.)
1. If Sandhills Community College establishes a branch campus In Hoke County, do you plan to
take courses taught at the Hoke County campus?
, AD YES
NO
If the answer to question 1 Is "Yes." please answer questions 2-5 Otherwise, please omit
these questions.
2. When would you prefer to attend classes? (You may check more than one.)
2l- 8:0Q a.m. - 2 00 p.m.
3C 4 00 p.m. - 7 00 p m
4L] 7:00 p.m. ? 10 00 p.m.
sG Saturday
3. What types of courses would you like to take? (You may check more than one.)
eD Courses which would teach me to read and write and do
basic arithmetic.
7CH Courses which would allow me to earn a high school
diploma.
eD Courses such as nursing or automotive mechanics which
would prepare me to enter an occupation.
9 LI Courses such as principles of supervision or word processing
which would help me upgrade my Job skills
loD Courses such as English, mathematics, or science which
would transfer to a four-year college
llD General Interest adult education or hobby courses
4. If you are interested in taking courses which would prepare you to enter an occupation,
please Indicate which ocoupatlon(s) you plan to enter
First choice
8econd choice
Third choice
8 If you are interested in upgrading your Job skills, please indicate some courses which
would be helpful to you.
Pleaae feel free to make additional comments regarding the establishment of a branch cam pus
or your educational needs.
.