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Page 2-.A?i HK lilii NSW UK BK.At Commissi Pay For N< BY SI SAN I'SHKR What does ;? county do when the state mandates a new loeal program, but doesn't provuie the funds tc operate it * Monday night, the Brunswick County Commissioners decided tc find out what happens when a county ii? ht< K-ii'L- Th.?i fat.wl ...O r?~ * the $50,000 or more Social Services Director Jamie Orrock estimated it would cost to o|>erate a new cmergene> assistance program for families with dependent children. The motion also directed Attorney David Clegg to explore the county's options. I think it's time." said Commissioner K rankle lials'n. to see if the county lias the authorit> to refuse to fund such a program. Chairman Chris Chappell was of the same voice, though wary of the conse"I don't know lhv> may pat us in jail," he said. County Ma nailer Billy Carter and Orrock said the state, to cot your attention" is more likely to deny the county reimbursement for funds it spends in all programs, not just those in the social sendees department. No ready estimate of how much those reimbursements total was available Monday night The commissioners had balked before at similar proposals, hut funded them at the minimum level asked by the state. This program was created after the county adopted its budget in June and it was unprepared to meet the new financial obligation. Monday night. Orrock even admitted lie had his doubts about the validity of the program, saying portions of the program appear to duplicate existing ones and that money might better be channeled into existing programs. He said the program's definition of "emergency" was weak and the income guidelines liberal. I missed the income qualifications by SoOO. if that tells you anything." he told the board. wut to mm his legal obligations as director of the social services agency. DSS will begin taking applications and forwarding them to the commissioners for funding as required by law. The program is to go into effect Nov. l, and is funded 50 percent by the federal government and 25 percent each by the county and state. Funding After questioning Soil & Water i 'on.scrvation liistnct Conservationist Michael Washington for two hours Monday. Brunswick Count;. Commissioners voted 4 to 1 not to pay up to $7,500 for a soil technician's position in the district office. The technician would have been hired to assist farmers to implement conservation practice improvements on their farms, such a* hog parlor lagoons. I'm looking at it two ways, to help the farmer and pollution."' said Commissioner Benny l.udlum whose motion was defeated. By spending $5,500, he said, the county could get $92,000 in direct aid to farmers for projects they will be Fall Temperati More seasonable weather is in the outlook for the Oyster Festival weekend, with near normal lf?mn??r;itlipne f.r?/l enl..f..u r>....... ?... ...... i .mii.iit anticipated. HL SMhfdfflSM SHAtLOTTE MARINE SUPPLIES MAIN ST., 754 6962 HOW TO SI THE BKUNSV i post office b j SHALLOT TF. N For Award-Winni ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION R> In Brunswick County j Elsewhere in North Carolina | Outside North Carolina Complete And Rcti | Name Address | City, State J Zip_ .'OX. Thursday. October 9. I9SC oners Say TF sw Service F Iii addition to meeting income and asset requirements, the identicallyconstituted household can not receive ? more than $500 during a IKMflay period within any 12-month period. The AKLX'-Kmergeney Aid program is intended to assist needy children and their household in emergency situations. Kunils can be used to pay for temporary slielter or transportation, certain home repairs, clothing, blankets and food, rent if the family faces eviction, or utility payment to have service reconnected. Commissioners also heard from Orrock on the department's need for more space in the near future. He said employees were "doubling up" m offices which was interfering with the confidentiality of client interviews. The board also designated DSS the lead agency for the aging and community alternatives programs. retaining the right to change it any time. Other Business In other business commissioners: Met in executive session for approximately one hour to discuss land acquisition, personnel matters, attorney-client matters and independent contractor, taking no action. Voted 3 to 2. on a motion by Commissioner Benny Ludlum. to buy property for $1,500 from Boyd Mint?, in Northwest Township for a Hood's Creek Community Building. Board members disagreed in their recollection of previous action, with Clmirman Chris Chappell. District 5 Commissioner Grace Beaslcy and Attorney David Clegg saying the purchase was to have been tied to whether the land, when combined with adjoining property available from Oak w ood Homes, would be spacious enough and suitable for the center and its necessary septic tank and parking area. Chappell and Boasley voted against the motion. Interviewed candidates for a computer analyst job on Monday and interviewed candidates for a soil scientist post on Tuesday, with those interviews continued to Monday. Oct. 13. at 4:30 p.m. Tabled indefinitely, on a motion by Benny Ludlum. a request from Darry Somersett, construction department head, to advertise bids for a new or used dragline. Somersett. who said the dragline is I For Position required to have sooner or later The office serves the entire county. Washington said the technician is needed to help administer $92,00(1 available to local fanners to apply certain conservation practices on their farms. Under the 1985 Farm Bill, the fanners will be required in future years to have the practices in place to qualify for commodity support or any other federal assistance programs, he said So far, he has received five applications totaling $40,000 and ranging from a low of $300 to the maximum of $15,000. The applications come from across the county, from Northwest Township to Long wood, which means more time will l>e rejres Are Here According to Shallotte Point meteorologist Jackson Canady, that means average night time lows in the upper 50s and daytime highes in the upper 70s, with about a half-inch of rainfall. For the period Sept. 30 through Oct. 6, Canady recorded a maximum high of 94 degrees on CXI. 5 and a minimum low of G4 degrees on Oct. f?. An average daily high of 00 degrees combined with an average nightly low of 70 degrees for a daily average temperature of 80 degrees, which he said is about 10 degrees above norma). JBSCRIBE TO VICK&BEACON OX 2558 I ORTH CAROLINA 28459 ng News Coverage VTES BY MAIL: Sr. Citiien 1 7 50 H 6 50 .D 10 00 CI 900 C:i250 I 1150 r? A I A A A I I I I I I I 1 ley Won't 'rogram needed to ili^ a now hole at the land* fill, is to compile figures on cost of the machine and its operator. Ho said the equipment would rut; tietween $150,000 ami $200,000. It was not in the budget. Heard from Chester Parrish and a group of Hricklniuhng area residents on the subject of water, specifically a public access spigot for use by residents not served by county water lines proposed by Parrish at an earlier meeting. The commissioners said the matter would be taken up by the utility operation board. Directed the county attorney to draft another resolution regarding S.U. 1028 near Soutbport. At the request of Pfizer. CP&I. ami the county. IX)T abandoned maintenance of the nvid in 1984 and Pfizer erected three gates and a barbed-wire fence. Commissioners say they were misinformed by the firms that there were no other property ow ners on the road, but in 1985 they learned that the gates barred doe Cochran from his 8 3 acres The county has since rrtr.ictol its support fur the abandonment mid sought responses to no avail from DOT officials and Pfr.er. Cochran, who said he wants access to his propcrl> without filing suit, asked the county 's assistance again in the matter <Tcgg said the resolution had questionable authority, but would help the county in accumulating supporting material for any future court case in which it might be a party of interest. The county has not filed a formal complaint with DOT. but could, he added. Heard requests from Zack Smith of the Cox's I-atiding i Sunset Harbor > area for the N.C IVpartment of Transportation to give attention to S.K 1114. S.H 1193 and S It 1182 I which need rocking and scraping. 1 drainage and a bus turn-around respectively. ' Following a brief public hearing, on a motion by Frankie Kabul, certified Camelot Drive in Marlee Acres as eligible for water line construction under a cost assessment program in which land owners pay back funds advanced by the county. A spokesman said 95 percent of the owners had signed the required petition. Denied quired in supervising the projects , once they begin. j However, commissioners question- < ed whether not funding the county's { 50 percent sliare of the position's cast | would keep local farmers from get- | ting the assistance. Washington said j it would keep them from getting It in a timely fashion. He said he would fit | the work in between other job respon- < sibilities such as preparing conserva- j lion plans for all farms foreclased by | the Federal I .and Bank. 1 Con mil.ssi oners also questioned why half-time technician Harrell ( Baker couldn't assist with the pro- \ gram, even though he is a federal j employee, not state. His retirement status was also questioned, with j Washington saying he would pick up | Raker's workload if he were to retire. < Chairman Chappell cited the position as a job tlial could mushroom in- j to a full-time county-paid position. ] He said he'd rather wait on it. ad- j ding. In hindsight I wish I had < waited and let the state implement j the building inspection program." | Just ahead of a state deadline, the county implemented its own inspec- , lion program in 1985. , After voting, Commissioner Grace ] Reasley added in regard to the program proposal. 1 still don't nnders- , bind it " , IH.G. WAL announces the RONALD M. Y\ in the practice of Vascular Surgery an beginning Oc 711 N. Thon, White ville, telephone wmsmamtmamm It's Christmas / Willi UMiipenitures hovering in But it's almost time for Santa Ctai Shallotte. Meeting last Wednesday night, Shallotte Christmas Parade will b Saturday in December, or Dec. 6. I j Once again. Santa Claus will be Shallotte VFD engine at the end of t [ children. As in past years, 15 commercia local businesses, l^ena Mae Causej reservations again this year. Cost i half float. The fee for other commercial civic and other non-profit groups ca up by calling any town board memt This year's event will follow the tries forming up at Shallotte Middle to the south U.S. 17 stoplight, then n< Carolina Bank parking lot at the nor be rerouted during the parade. "It's about the only route we cai I<ocal schools will receive letter Originally begun the Shallotte J | taken over by the town approxii assistance is welcome. County Would Brunswick County Commissioners want their state legislative delegation to lobby harder for a farmer's market in Brunswick County as a boost to an endangered farm economy. Monday night they directed Comity Attorney David Clegg to draft a resolution to local legislators urging them to support location of the market in the county or nearby. Albert Parker of Supply was appointed during the summer to the committee that will govern the location and operation of the market, one of two to be built in the state. Duplin County lias already launched a strong lobbying effort and Castle Hayne is also interested in the eastern market locating there, according to Jeanelte King and Bertie Kaye King of the United Farmers Organization. Warning that one agency alone, the federal Land Bank, plans to Testimony n _ ? ! i ? oegms in Long Trial < Continued From I'orc 1-A) Discoveries included telephone ivires disconnected from the telephone box on the side of the house, a partially smoked pack of A'inston light cigarettes in one wood?d area near the driveway, two or three butts of the same brand of cigarettes and some pallets in a coricr of the yard, and a fifth of bourwn, a personal letter addressed to Long, and a carton of Winston ! jghts n the truck. Also introduced into evidence in he closing moments of Tuesday's session were a bra and blouse, supposedly worn by Mrs. fx>ng, which Uurgess delivered to a chemical aboratory for testing. The trial is expected to continue hroughout the week and possibly in;o next week, with both attorneys promising surprises. William Shell of Wilmington is ^presenting Long, and Assistant District Attorney Tom Hicks is prosecuting the case. Hicks said that because the charge s first degree murder, the punishment will be up to the jury, if l.ong is found guilty. Jurors were questioned luring the selection period concerning their feelings about the death penalty. Seated behind Long at all limes luring the trial are his two adult step-children, Bruce and Sharon, Mrs. l.ong's children. Accompanying Thomas in court each day is his father, C.O. Thomas r>f Iceland. TERS, MD association of VALTERS, MD General Surgery, (I Thoracic Surgery l. I. 19X6 at \pson Street, NC 2X472 642-3214 ?arade Time the 80s ami 90s, it's luird to believe. is to make his annual ride through town aldermen announced that the e held on its usual date, the first t will begin at 10 a.m. the guest of honor, riding atop a he parade and handing out candy to I floats will be available for rent by \ at Shallotte Marina, will handle s $200 for a full float and $125 for a entries will be $35. Church, youth, n enter at no charge. They can sign icr. same route as a year ago, with cn1 School. From there the route goes >i th along Main Street to the United th end of town. Through traffic will a handle." said Mayor Jerry Jones, s inviting their participation, avcees in the 1960s, tire parade was irately six years ago. Volunteer I ilcc* AAmrL-csi ? I t \ f ? I V./ I | \ V/ I foreclose or; 20 county forms it; 1980. the Kings also ti?Ul commissioners the state should provide financial assistance to all types of farmers now in crisis situations. Chappell said their aid resolution has been adopted hv the county hoard and the state association of county commissioners and would be forwarded to the General Assembly. Helping farmers continue to farm, said Jeanette King, could help keep them off the county's welfare rolls. It's going to take farmers getting together to get it < the family farm) back again," she said, warning that the alternative is corporate farming. Without the family farm, she suggested, "if you think food prices are high now. let me tell you something, you don't know nothing yet." i Need Mortga? If you are buying propcrt call us for first consideratic loans (919) 642 Cij= First Invest) USEES' SAVINGS 4 LOAN.INC j If you're r at least on your i you're short cl The days of settling for accounts or tieing up th< term certificates are ove yields without tieing up For additional informati< J. Glenn Jont ?INDEI SECU I2B Promenade Porl WE DO MORE Fl . ' r.' 1 FISH SHRI 2 OYSTER 3 OPENING FRII L T| Fish h Ri; DOWNTOWN SHALLOT EE M-* PHONE 7 5tcmiwn, M'l'f", 5 W\. arKl John L Son t I Shallotte To 9 Negotiate Contract (Continued From PitRe l-Al Pick-tip hours would he restricted to between 7 a.m. and (i p.m., with the vendor Riven no more than 24 bout s 5 to make tip missed pick-ups or to respond to customer complaints. Aldermen said they under.stooiI Chambers crews would pick tip up to five additional banned loads of trash in addition In the IMVgallon container Also, the town proposes to make up a list of residents not physically able to handle the carts, winch would he rolled curhsidc on pickup days. These sites would he tanned in some so crews would know to move llio containers themselves. Currently weekly pickup is anticipated for residences and twiceweekly pickup for commercial establishments. Any additional collections would have to he negotiated between the business and the vendor. Businesses would have the option of renting more container space. Chambers expects to luiul the trash it collects in .Shallottc to the county landfill at Supply. Other Business It, i>t luir I...DinADo i. Met behind closed doors for about one hour to discuss a personnel matter in the police department, taking no action. Agreed to send a letter endorsing the efforts of a non-profit county group. Tar Heels Against Drug Abuse (T.ll.A.l)), that hopes to expand its education program statewide. ;e Money? y or thinking of refinancing, in on all kinds of real estate -R143 IFSLIC! Mrs 422 S. Madison Whiteville, N.C. 7847? lot earning 11.50%* tree cash. getting langed. 5V}% interest on savings Dusands of dollars in long:r. Now you can earn high your cash in certificates, an, please call: )s at 754-7660 >ENDENCE RITIES,INC. nilvr i >1 SIIX i., Hwy. 130, Shallotte 31^ YOUR MONEY! ??? I WiYiW i7iYr X /f^v zSH^W .V'Vi^ ... Rl I I MP CLAMS I S (IN SEASON! (' DAY AT 2 PM ! i :i I le | Market I . JUST NORTH OF NCNB fc 54 4777 K itanley, Gprold Bcolly jl f
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