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SON OF A GUN by Joe Lanier A couple of more things about Duplin Schools. (Please note, I said schools, not education). First off, the Duplin County school budget has been increased each year. The humber of youngsters going to Duplin County schools has decreased by at least 100 per year for the past several years. Present kindergarten ? enrollment for next year shows even a greater decrease. Secondly, when anyone comes up with a good plan that can be explained with a point *?d purpose, I think most of Duplin k'education-minded and would sup port It.. .What I mean is, if a subject such as calculus or another English course were the point of a new funding request, I think this would probably be done. . .But, to say we _ need more money and suggest they P throw a thousand more dollars in this and another ten thousand into that, then the purpose of new money seems to be lost in a blunder of paperwork that does not serve the children of Duplin County. Who it does serve is obvious. Education and Health are two programs that have a non-satisfying appetite when it comes to money. . .Always more money can be put into these two. . .-And there is good that comes from Pextra dollars.. . However, someone has to make the unpopular decision as to when to stop. . .The argu ment?. . .What price can you put on a life?. . .or. . .What price can you put on a child's education?. . .These begin to circulate and emotion begins to overshadow reason. But Health and Education, as worthy as they are, should not hoard all the money. The members of the Board of Education and the members of the County Commissioners, were elected by the people of Duplin County to look after their interest. They were not elected to do as Ralph Cottle wants or as L.S. Guy wants. They were elected to direct Cottle and Guy and not be directed by them. Sometimes sitting on the outside looking in, the roles seem to reverse. . .Duplin County schools are not about to fall in. Duplin County has some of the finest teachers that can be found in any school system. . .Three terrific new projects are being handled with the present budget ? ROTC, Open Court and ending open classrooms.. .Enough said about the school budget. . .1 really didn't want to get into this until the county commissioners have set the funding for 1985-86. . .But, with all these little meetings of special interest groups going on around the county, I changed my plans. . .And, in fact, probably changed my opinion... ***** My wife's brother, Tony Braswell, and I were traveling through Georgia last week on the way to Florida, and walking beside 1-ys was an animal. . ."There is an armadillo," said Tody. . ."I thought those things were in Texas," I replied.. ."1 don't know," says he, "but if it wasn't an armadillo, then it was an opossum with an overcoat on." . . .Son of-a-Gun. ., Martin Vows To ' Let 1-40 Contracts Uovernor Jim Martin repeated his pledge to get the Interstate 40 extension completed in reasonable time during his appearance last week at the Duplin Municipal Associa tion's May meeting. "1-40 is the only road I promised, and I'll get it done.. .We'll get every ^ mite under contract this term." V The stretch from N.C. 132 at Gordon Road in New Hanover County to N.C. 210 at Rock Point is nearing completion. Contracts have been awarded and construction be gun on another stretch of the high way in northern Pender and Duplin counties. .About 200 people attended the meeting. Melvin Pope, a Magnolia town board member, introduced the governor. ) Martin urged support for his effort to eliminate the intangibles tax, inventory tax and state sales tax on food and non-prescription drugs, saying that natural growth in the state's income will more than make uQJhe lost money, ne said his plans include making up the lost money to toMms and counties from sate funds. Only one-fourth of the anticipated growth income will be required to ^replace the lost money, ne said. leaving three-fourths for schools and other services. May 31 * , Meeting Set By Co-Op Billy W. Hill, president of Flue ^ Cured Tobacco Cooperative Stabili zation Corporation, and Fred G. Bond, the co-op's general manager, jointly announced that the 39th annual membership meeting will be held May 31 at the Kerr Scott Pavilion located at the N.C. State Fairgrounds beginning at 10 a.m. and adjourning around noon. Following adjournment, there will b< a complimentary barbecue lunch served toall in attendance f J. Michael Moore, Duplin exten-" sion tobacco agent, encourages all growers to attend and take part in the business of their coop. Anyone \Mshing to ride with Moore should call 296-1996. ? 4 ?p: Duplin School Menus * June 3-7 Breakfast Mon. - sausage biscuit, cereal, jUioe; milk Tue. - buttered toast, cereal, juice, milk Wed. ? cheese biscuit, cereal, jdice, milk ? Thur. - cereal, juice, milk I Fri. - manager's choice Lunch | Mon. - Pot Luck Tue. - beef over rice, roll, baked potato, mixed vegetables, fruited gelatin, combo sandwich Wed. - pizza, tossed salad, fruit cup,peanut butter bar ; Thur. - jumbo taco, lettuce and tomato, buttered corn, fruit bar Fri. - hot dog with bun, potato rounds, ice juicee, cookie , Piano Tunlng and Repair . Jimmy C Wait J Registered Piano ? Technician Bos 502. Wersew KenansviHe 2M0219 Up# ? '' ? f h, Auditions For Liberty Cart Begin Sunday THE LIBERTY CART, Randolph Umberger's exciting outdoor drama about the development of Eastern North Carolina during colonial times, will open its tenth season tnd local cast auditions are scheduled June 2 and 9 at the amphitheater in Kenansville from 2-5 p.m. Auditionees will be asked to complete audition forms, read from the script, and interview with the staff. Persons are needed for technical work as well as acting. Previous experience is not necessary, according to Jim Johnson, general manager. About 40 people of all ages, male and female, black and white, make up the local cast. Joan Ryan, director, said "There is a special need for two black males seven to 12 years of age to portray the roles of Peter Piestoe and Little Jonathan." Scripu may be obtained at the amphitheatre weekdays from 9 a.m. to5 p.m. "If you are willing to learn," Johnson said, "and give up a major portion of your evenings for a laree part of the summer, all for a highly enjoyable and worthwhile effort, the THE LIBERTY CART is just the thing for you. Many local people come back year after year and with' experience they assume some of the major roles in the show." Johnson also pointed out all local actors and , technical people are paid $100 at the end of the season to help defray , travel expenses. The LIBERTY CART will be ' performed Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, July 12 through August 24 at 8:15. Auditions are June 2 and 9 from 2 until 5 p.m., and no appointments are necessary. ? Local cast rehearsals begin in , mid-June. For additional informa tion, contact THE LIBERTY CART, P.O.Box 470, Kenansville, NC 28349 or phone 296-0721. DMA Closes Beulaville Office Since 1980, the Duplin Medical Association, Inc. has provided medical care to the citizens in and around the Beulavillc area. DMA announces the closing of the Beula ville office effective May 15. Beula ville patients may receive continued service at the offices listed: Rose Hill - 289-3027; Pink Hill -1-800-682-3497 and 568-4111; and Warsaw - 293-3444. Devane Joins Staff Of Duplin Home Care Inc. Evenlyn Johnson DeVane has joined the staff of Duplin County Home Care, Inc. Mrs. DeVane is a registered nurse who completed her nursing educa tion from James Sprunt Technical College of Kenansville. She later attended and completed the family nurse practitioner pro gram at East Carolina University. Prior to her employment at DCHC, she was employed as a family nurse practitioner at Beatrice-Swift & Co. of Wallace. Mrs. DeVane will be an asset with her expertise. Duplin County Home Care, Inc. provides home health services to persons within a 50-mile radius of Kenansville. These ser vices include nursing, home health aide, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work consultation, ancillary supplies, and durable medical equipment. Mrs. DeVane and her husband and daughter reside in Magnolia. Carolina Earth ?sT| Terminals, Inc. I The People That Know Satellite TV / You can be watching satellite T.V. for less than you think. / We offer dishes from 6'/i feet to 12 feet by Prodelin, Cincinnati, Raydx, Odom, and Paraclipse. (Some used and trade-in systems on hand). FINANCING AVAILABLE. Call for appointment to visit our showroom to see > ur systems in operation and get the full story on Satellite T.V. 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