Subm i Five bills intended to help resolve claims to submerged lands in coastal counties passed the State House o? Representatives last "Tuesday with little debate. Three passed with unanimous votes, while a fourth drew objections fiOiu only a few members. Musi discussion centered around H.B. HI, which would establish title to raised lands covered by deeds issued by the State Board of Education, or by permits issued under the Dredge and Fill Act or under the Coastal Area Management Act. Rep. David Redwine said he attempted, unsuccessfully, to amend the bill to include lands originally conveyed by land grants issued in the 1600s by Charles II of England to the eight Lords Proprietors of the Carolinas. Redwine did succeed in amending H.B. 112 so that it would not apply to any pending litigation. The bill provides that land subject to public trust rights may not be acquired by adverse possession or "squatting." Public trust rights are established by common law and include siich rights as fishing, swimming and hunting in watercourses and access to and use of beaches. Redwine said he and several other legislators plan to co-sponsor an amendment to a bill that revises the methods for issuing shellfish leases. Redwine wants to prohibit issuance of shellfish leases in waters that are heavily used for recreational purposes. The existing statute states Robbery Suspects I A Rieglewood couple charged with attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon and larceny of a Shallotte resident's vehicle pleaded guilty to lesser charges in Brunswick County Superior Court Last week and received active prison terms. Edward Douglas Crisp, 23, and Wendy Jo Southerland Crisp, 21, of Route 2, Rieglewood, both pleaded guilty to unauthorized use of a conveyance. Edward Crisp also pleaded guiity to misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon while charges of attempted armed robbery were dismissed against Ms. Crisp Judge B. Craig Ellis sentenced Crisp to two years in prison, to be 1 served at the expiration of a federal | sentence the defendant is now servinn Mc f 'riert u/dc ilii'stn n eiv.m/tnth titfS- vi up " uj fi?? vii ca oia niviiui active prison sentence to be served at Woman Appeals A Iceland woman convicted last week in Brunswick County Superior Court of setting fire to a dwelling house plans to appeal her case to the N.C. Court of Appeals. Rebecca Sneeden Gaylord was found guilty by a Brunswick County jury following 90 minutes of deliberations and was sentenced to three years in prison. Her attorney, Michael Ramos of Shallotte. filed immediate notice of appeal. Ms. Gaylord was charged last year with setting fire to a dwelling house by Brunswick County Sheriff's Detective Douglas "Sonny" Padgett in a fire that destroyed an unoccupied mobile home. Judge B. Craig Ellis denied two cement Blocks J I Mortar M I , UgSS \jK*t WE C BUILDING H?vy 1 ^ Oct S? I f erged Lc that leased shellfish beds must be "compatible" with other uses, such ac navigation, fishing and recreation. Also last week, Redwine said his Committee on Children and Youth held a public hearing on legislation that would require fingerprinting of child daycare workers. Most speakers favored the measure, but opponents said it was a precursor to a "Doliee state." The intent of the bill is to help identify individuals who have a record of child abuse or sexual abuse before they are employed by day care facilities. The legislation would not apply to volunteer groups such as the Boy Scouts. Redwine also plans to fight a recommendation from the Human Resources Appropriations Subcommittee to eliminate $961,000 in state funds for mosquito control in 21 coun ties, including Brunswick. The subcommittee suggested that more than half the money is spent for "water projects." No studies have been made to determine whether the control efforts work. "In my opinion," said Redwine in his weekly report, "(eliminating the funds) would create a terrible health problem in Brunswick, Pender and New Hanover counties." In Brunswick the control money is used to spray insecticides and to dig drainage ditches. In other legislative action, a bill recently introduced in the Senate would give local health departments more flexibility in issuing permits for Get Prison Terms the women's facility at the N.C. Department of Corrections. Ms. Crisp was also sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for three years and placed on three years supervised probation. She was given credit for time already served in the Brunswick County Jail. DAtk ?-J * "wui ouapcvvi wcic arrusifu in Whiteville on April 11 and charged by Shallotte Police Sgt. Rodney Cause with robbery with a dangerous weapon and larceny of a van. The suspects were charged with allegedly attempting to rob James Luther Smith, 41. of Route 2 Shallotte, at knifepoint and taking hi; 1069 ford van on N.C. 130 li Shallotte. Police officers recoveret the van ana suspects in WhiteviiU about an hour after the incident. Setting Fire Case motions filed by Itamos last Wcdnes day that asked for dismissal of the charges at the end of the state': evidence and at the end of al evidence. Setting fire to a dwelling house car ries a maximum sentence of tci years in prison and a ininiinuir sentence of three years. In sentenc ing Ms. Gaylord, Judge Ellis als< recommended that she be made eligi bte for immediate work release ant receive psychiatric evaluation ant substance abuse evaluation ant treatment as necessary. Following evidence last Wednes day, the jury' began deliberating a around 10:30 a.m. and returned witl a guilty verdict at 12:04 p.m. dgm lix Mortar Sand OT IT! suppliis ?5#^ j ton tte * 579 3561 incf Bills C small septic tank systems. I At present public and community f sewage systems of all types?such as f the septic tank for Town Creek c Township Park installed last \ vear?must be approved the Depart- f ment of Natural Resources and Community Development. v The bill would provide for approval i from the Division of Health < Girl Chasi A 7-year-old girl remained in 1 serious condition Tuesday after be- i ing struck by a car Saturday on N.C. i 179 near Ocean Isle Beach, the State ' Highway Patrol reported. < Kellie Michelle Tew, of Route 4, ] Box 405, Dunn, was struck by a car l driven by Wanda Floyd Anderson, 30, of Route 5, Box 472, Shallotte, according to State Trooper B.C. Jones' i report. According to Jones, Miss few was | FSF k INTEREST , LIMITED TIMET S TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS I 12 MOUTHS ONLY JSL SHALLOnE LOCAT COASTAL PLAZ SHOPPING CENT 754-9495 ? !'/ear Los tesources' local health departments or systems designed to discharge efluent helnw the surface. Those lischarging on the surface?land or vater?would still require approval rom NRCD. While the bill is intended to speed If) issuance of the public utility pvr"nits, but might also affect the state's lual system of obtaining permits for ed By Dog running away from a dog when she ran onto the highway about 1.6 miles south of Ocean Isle Beach and was struck by Ms. Anderson's 1976 Chrysler. She was taken to the Brunswick Hospital in Supply, but was later transferred to the New Hanover Memorial Hospital in Wilmington where she was listed in serious condition. The accident occurred around 2:25 p.m. Saturday. No charges were tlicd WS \ Htw 1 f ) SACRIF / PRICE ^Ij r CEj ER ? FUF Larry Willioi THE BRUNSWICK BEACC \t House large treatment systems. Depending upon the legal structure of the package plant, the permit might be obtained from either of the two state ni?N, Thursday, May 30, 1985?Page 9-A Vofes oceanfront erosion-control devices liable for damage the structures cause to adjacent beach property. Presently the plaintiffs inu3t prove faulty construction of the device to win a judgment. Existing structures would be exempted and only the property owner who built the device?ot subsequent owners?would be subject to liability. Saturday Hudson's 1985 Oldsmobilc struck a 1984 Lincoln Continental driven by John R. Giarrusso, 61, of Flemington, N.J., in the 4:15 accident, Dove reported. Giarrusso and a passenger in his car, May D. Giarrusso, 58, were taken to the Brunswick Hospital in Supply with minor injuries. Also transported to the hospital were Ms. Hudson and two passengers in her car, Jane Cheney, 44, and Missy Cheney, 18, both from FnyeUeViue. s/\z?j \TARTS M TODAYM SMALLOTTE * ?| WINGTONSTORES^M # I J? 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