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Barber Sunset Beach Candidates Address Issue Of Growth BY DOUG RUTTER One person has filed for mayor of Sunset Beach and five people liave filed for two open seats on the town council. iWOyCuiS with an annual salan,- of $800 and council members ser\-e four-year terms and receive $500 annually' The only mayoral candidate responded to the Beacon question naire, as did three of five candidates for town council. become a big problem for both residents and visitors. "We must search for a solution that is en vironmentally safe, financially feasi ble and meets the needs of all con cerned," she said. Griffith concluded. “During my years on the council, I feel that I have gained insights into the administra tion of our town that will help me con tinue to l>c an effective member of our governing l)oard.“ M. Mason Barber Jr. M. Mason Barber Jr., 64, of 107 Canal Ave., is running unopiwsed for mayor of Sunset Beach. Barber retired after 38 years of employment with Exxon, and is a veteran of both World War I and the Korean War. He has a wife. Ginny. and three children. Barber is a 194D graduate of the University of Georgia and current nresirient nf the .Sunset Rearh Tax payers Association. He is also deacon of Ocean Drive Presb>'terian Church. He said the most important issues currently facing the towTt of Sunset Beach are meeting the increasing demands for ser\iccs and facilities, keeping the tax rate down and pro tecting the environment. Barber said, “1 believe many pro blems can be avoided if the popula tion density is relatively low and we do not try to crowd too many residences, businesses and recrea tional facilities into an area that is too small to accommodate them.” He said he is seeking election because “there is time now for Sunset Beach to avoid many of the mistakes other communities have made when faced with sudden and ovenvhelming growth. I want us to have a good stable future, and I am willing to work for it.” Edward M. Gore Jr. Edward M. Gore Jr., 27. of 407 lake Shore Dr., is employed at Cen- tur>' 21 Sea Path HeaUy. He is a graduate of West BrunsAvick High School and currently etjrollcd part-time at Brunswick Comimmily College. He .said important issues at Sunset Beach include street improvements, drainage, parking and the general at titude of the town towards its residents. Gore .said he is in favor of a proposed parking lot on the island's west end. Gore also said. “My business in volvement gives me many oppor tunities to interact w-ith all levels of government. 1 understand the ramifications of government deci sions upon individuals and businesses.” Mary Katherine Griffith Mury Katherine Griffith, 40. of 417 I^ke Shore Dr., is an incumbent town council member serving her .se cond term. She tui.s also (wen a member of the town’s planning board. Griffith is a teacher at Waccamaw Elementary School. She received a bachelor of arts degree from UNC- Wilmington and a master's degree in education from the University of South Carolina. She is also president and recording secretary of the local chapter of the national teachers' sorority, Alpha Delta Kappa. She said the most important issues facing Sunset Beach are zoning, orderly growth and beach access. Griffith favors careful zoning which she said will lead to orderly growth and the maintenance of a ‘‘family beach" atmosphere. She also said beach parking has A.J. Odom Jr. A.J. Odom Jr.. 43, of 502 Nor- th-shore Dr. West, is the owner of The Odom Co. of Sunset Beach. He is a member of the Sunset Beach Taxpayers Association, South Brunswick Islands Board of Realtors and South Brunswick Islands Chamber of Commerce. Odom was graduated from Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., with a bachelor of science degree in psychology and continued post graduate study at University of South Florida. He has a wife, Annclle. and one stepdaughter. FJrika Farr. Odom said the most important issues at Sunset Beach are the con trolling and directing of development and the preser\'ation of the communi ty's cluiractcr as a nice place to live or visit. He said he is running for council “to provide objective, unbiased representation of the wishes of Sunset Beach residents as well as non-resident property owners." Odom added, “I think the majority of residents and property owners favor orderly, controlled, low-density growth in keeping with the history of Sunset Beach." Not responding to the Beacon ques tionnaire were Donald B. Safrit, 59. an incumbent commissioner seeking re-election, and Mazie B. Frink, 50. a first-time candidate for public office. SEAFOOD & STEAKS TOBY'S RESTAURANT on the lake at Cypress Bay surrounds you with a truly beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. Choose from a complete seafood menu—broiled, baked, sauteed or fried, or select one of our daily specials. H e also offer select steaks, filet mignon or ribeye steak as well as chicken and pasta dishes. Fine wine and cocktails add to an evening of total enjoyment. llwy. 17 .iltle River .Next to ( ■) press Bav (»olf Course (803)249-2624 THE UlU NSWICK BEACON. Thursday. Octobir 29. 19H7—Page 5-B Four Candidates Seek Three Ocean Isle Council Seats BY DOUG RUTTER Four candidates are running for three open town council seats and one person is running unopposed for mayor at Ocean Isle Beach. Councilmen arc elected to four- year tenns without pay. The mayor is elected to a term of two years and receives no salaiy. The only mayoral candidate and two of four candidates for town coun cil re.spondcd to the Brunswick Beacon questionnaire. A fifth can didate for commissioner. John S. Brockington, 58. withdrew from the race. Betty W. Williamson Betty W. Williamson, 48, of 115 Causeway Dr., is running unopposed for mayor of Ocean isle Beach. Williamson was a town council member for eight years and chair man of the town’s board of ad justments before her appointment as mayor. She is a graduate of Whiteville High School and currently operates Betty Williamson Realty. Mrs. Williamson has a husband, Frank, and two sons. Frank Jr. and Derrick. II.HIIIiani«on She is a mcmlxir of Camp United Methodist Church and has .scrv'cd as director of the N.C. Board of Realtors. She said the most important issues currently facing Ocean I.slc Beach are expansion of the .sewer facility, erosion control at the i.sland’s east end, the upgrading of street drainage and the addition of sidewalks and street tights. Williamson said the town is cur rently looking for properly expan.sion of the sewer facility and that she is interested in a program in which the town could work with sUilc and local officials to control beach erosion. She said, “I would like to continue to .serve the people of Ocean Isle Beach as 1 have in the past and l>e a part of the decision-making process as our town develops in the future. ' Dehhie .Sloane Fox Debbie .Sloane Fox. 33. of K. 2nd St., is an ineumbent town council inemljer seeking riM'leciion. She is employed at Sloane Really and lias sen-ed on the Ixiard of realtors and as a Brunswick llospiUil trustee. Ms. Fox said she is seeking re- election becau.se she has an "mtere.sl in the future of Ocean Isle and love of the area.” DeCarol Williamson DeCaroI '»Villiam.son. il7. of Rt. 6, Box 400-1. is a councilman by ap- poiriiriicm sC’C'king elc-ction in hi.s n right. He was appointed in July to replace Belly Williainson on the board. He operates DeCarol Williamson Enlerpruses and has earned a college degree in theology with a minor m business administration. Willianuion currently repre.senl.s the county on the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority, is chair man of the Brunswick Connt\ Democratic Men's Club and of the Brunswick County Independent In- suranee Agents He has a wife. Jan. and six children. lie .said the most imporUmt Lssues currently facing the town are the al- justmenl of water and sewer rates and the conlimiation if street mi- provemenls .such as lighting and sidewalk construction. Willijimson .said he is seeking rt*- eleclion “to continue to work toward Ocean Isle being the fine.sl familv beach on Hie ea.sl coast and to prote l lliat which has already been ac complished.” He concluded. “I am proud of the input and hard work that my family uw 1.x wetti Beach in the p'isl. and I would like to continue that tradition of working with the people to achieve the end we all .seek—that is a wonderful place to live and work." Virginia Gibson. 69. an incumbent seeking re-eledion to the board of comiiiLssioncrs. and first-time can didate Ed Steele. >8. did not responil to the Beacon que.stionnaire. In Shallotfe, Three Are Unopposed For Alderman As with many towns aruumi ilie county, there's no race in the Shallottc municipal elections. All three candidates for alderman arc running unopposed; only one responded to the Beacon question naire. David L. Cause David L. Cause, 57, of Shallottc. is seeking re- election to a se cond four-year term as ShalloUe /I' alderman. KfJK Roads, sewage system expan- 7 sion and traffic ' M I arc among the ' issues he sees as most important for the town in the coming years. “In a few years down the road, traffic will be just as heavy in Shallottc as it is now, even with the bypass. Hoads will continue to be the No. 1 project for Sliallolte.” he predicts. Also he adds, “The sewage system will have to be expanded if annexa tion is to take place." Among his qualifications for office. Cause lists his experience on the the problems facing the town and his experience in dealing with the public for some 34 years. A retired Wildlife ('uiiuiiLssiun en forcement officer, he .serves as a trustee of the Gause Foundation, which is working to restore the old William Gause Tomb, he attends Calvar\- Baptist Church and is a former president of the Brunswick County I .aw Enforcement Associa tion. He and his wife. Virginia, have two grown sons. Michael Lynn and Rodney Dale. “I am retired,” he adds, "so I do have the time to help with the pro blems that are facing the town and the community.” Lumber Specials! TH( B>UNS'.V>C» B(ACO» •Treated 6”x6”x8’ Timbers Ideol for landscoping, roised gordens. driveway edqmq. drainage diversion $9.50 each, while they last '4’x8’ Premium Grade Treated Lattice Panels $13.50 each WE'RE STILL THE DECK MECCA! See us for decks, wishing wells, portoble walkways, picnic tobies anything you need for outdoor do-it-yourself projects ANCHOR LUMBER CO. 7 SOUTH*SHALLOTTE*579-8038 HWY. STOP BY... Wilton D. Harreison Wilton D Harreison, 60. of Shallottc. is sucking rc-elcclion to a second four-year term as alderman. He did not respond to the quvslion- n.iire. Jay G. Simmons Jay G. Sinuiion.s, 28. of Shallottc. is .seeking election to his first term on the board. He did not respond to the questionnaire. YOU CAN GET THE LATEST IN FASHIONS ^ AT WHOLESALE PRICES BY Fritzi*You Babes*My Michelle Fashion Accessories Jewlery* Belts* Purses Stop by and check out our borgoins Pretty Things HWT. 179, Vi MILE SOUTH OF OCEAN ISLE CAUSEWAY 0PM TNUASDAT-SITVADAT 10$ 579.0366 4?IW IHt BAUNSWICK BIACON ...AND SHOP FOR the latest styles in contemporary furnishings by Braxton Culler*American Drew*Henry Link "Quality Home Furnishings at Affordable Prices" 579-8300 Mon.-Sot. 9-6 Look tor our gazebo, Hwy. 179, Ocean Isle Beach “The Pioneer Senior Club: It’sThe People lliat Make It All Worth While!” ‘When \vc .startclI i mt in P>S We met in a little room at the Now there are.si > many (»l' us. we have t* > have tw meetin^is. Some members drive In »m Kinston to attend coffee Ikhit^ here in I^K'ky .Mount. "I like the tellow.ship »1 the Seiiii >r (Huh. We’ve i*(Micon bus trips to New ^nrk and the iVnn.sylvania Duteh (!oiintr>' and even a enii.se to the t iarihhean. And tiie people ju.st make the whole trip. 1 like .seeinii these people, havinii club meetim;.s. aiul lia\'ini> a ditferent .speaker at ever>- meelini;. It mjiltes you feel like you kin >w wliai's Roim* c m with a win ile 1« n (if different liekls. “And. it there’s a new program at Pi( ineer. we get the ehaiiee logei in on the groundlioorof it. 1 like that head start aiul the e.\tra elianee's it gives me. "W'hen 1 tell my friends about gel ling free checking and in > minimum balance with Senior ('.\uh I Iheeking. hi swr -UU'H. t luo tcr Mnnhi-i tit hittu iT Sii . I'Kinh Sctimi luft. I\in hv \liiun( J alx UK the meetings and the trips :ind all the I tiher things, they di niT believe it. It souiuls loo goul. but I’ve gotten eveiyihiiui I ve a.skeil lor from I’inneer .\iu! they were so niee aln uit it. “In all my e.xperieiiee with them. I hawn t notieed ;inyoiif who uasnT nil usually niee. i ir inn m »bigot a hurt \ to answer inyi|iiesti(ins I liki - that li 's the way thev’ve been, eveiy i me • »f tlieiii. .\nd I thinli th.ii means a lot.' l iome i«» Pioneer Sav ings bank and liikl t >ni ;ib mt heei miing ;i Pioneer Senior (liih member, being a Seiiii u ( !lnb ineinlier entitles yon it • a In »si t ii t nitings. aeilvities and tinaneial advantageN like totally free eheeking. aiki tree pei'sonalizeil eheeks. and ;i nionihly newsletter •\ikl vt UMV in It e\eii reiiiiiied t« i have any other .leeonntsw ith Pioneer Sav ings bank. l•'indnllI .aboni Pioneer Sav ings bank .’seiiinrt !lnb (ilieelviii;*, and litkl iMii how far it ean t.ike vtui SAVINGS BANK m The Senior Club ’'Milking ll IVissibk- Kt»r IS Vcurs"
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