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Area. Deaths And. Funerals JOHN ATWOOD THOMPSON John Alwood Thompson, 70, of Yaupon Bcach, died Feb. 9 in Tampa, Fla. A graveside scrvicc was held Feb. 13 in Northwood Cemeiery, South port, with full military honors. Thompson was born in Chester, Pa., on Nov. 17, 1922, the son of the late Anna L. Marshall and Wilford I. Thompson Sr. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Mil dred Brock Thompson of the home; a stepson, Johnny Barnhill of Mil ton, Ha.; a daughter, Beverly Wein stein of Atlanta, Ga.; a stepdaughter, Brcnda Kay of Alexandria, Va.; three sisters, Grace Ferguson of Claymont, Del., Mildred Dichl of Las Vegas, Ncv., and Jeanne Pylc of Wilmington, Del.; and four grand children. JOYCF. ANN SIMMONS Joyce Ann Simmons, 56, of Whitcvillc died Feb. 9 in Columbus County Hospital. Her funeral was Feb. 12 at Old Dock United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Raeford Methvin and the Rev. Marty Duffell officiating. Burial was in the church ccmctcry. Born in Columbus County, she was the daughter of Herbert Gore Sr. of Nakina and the late Carolyn Suggs Gore. She was employed by Whitcvillc Apparel Corp. until her retirement due to illness. Mrs. Simmons was a member of Old Dock United Methodist Church. Survivors in addition to her father include her husband, Othell Sim mons; a son. Bill Simmons of Wilm ington; three sisters, Vclma Rich ardson of Bolivia, Murlc Hummel of Palm Bay, Fla., and Bcmicc Ray of Nakina; two brothers, Herbert Gore Jr. of Nakina and Lewis Keith Gore of Raleigh; and two grandchildren. KVANGKLINK (PKGGY) R. Rl'SS Evangeline (Peggy) Reeves Russ, 73, of Shallotie died Feb. 11 in New Hanover Regional Mcdical Cenier, Wilmington. The funeral was held Feb. 13 in the Brunswick Funeral Service Cha pel by the Rev. John Landers and the Rev. Ivren Hughes. Burial was in Mint/. Cemetery, Shallotte. Bom in Brunswick County on Feb. 4, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Charles Austin and Etta Beck Reeves. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and Shal lotte Chapter No. 341, Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her son, Bobby Ray Russ of Shallotte; two brothers, Berquine Reeves of Calabash and Jackie Reeves of Holden Beach; two sisters, Wanda R. Ward of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Laquita R. Kermon of Wilmington; two grand children; and two great-grandchil dren. CHURCH ACTIVITIES Soldier Boy To Hove Cor Washes Ilic Athletic Department of Sold ier Bay Baptist Church will hold car washes Saturday, Feb. 20, starting at 8 a.m. in two locations. Cars can be cleaned at Southern National Bank at Shallottc and in the parking lot of the church on N.C. 130 at Ash. Donations will be accepted. Revival Underway Revival services arc being held at Abundant Life Full Gospel Church through Sunday, Feb. 21. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Jerry Darnell of Peace Memorial Church of Winnabow. The church is seven-tenths of a mile south of Shallottc on N.C. 179. The public is invited. Family Featured The Stanley Family of Longs, S.C., will be featured in concert Sunday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. at Long wood Baptist Church. The Rev. Barry Long, pastor, and the congregation, invite the public said spokesman Doris Benton. WMU Banquet Set A Women's Missionary Union (WMU) Appreciation Banquet will be held by the Brunswick Baptist Association for all pastors, WMU directors, church staff and their spouses Saturday, Feb. 27. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, Midway Road, Bolivia. Church Breaks Ground The members of Emanuel Out rcach Church joined for a ground breaking ceremony for their new church on Jan. 31. Services were led by the Rev. Lloyd Ward. Building will begin Flowers say what the heart feels Wire & delivery service available Shady Oak Florist Full line florist & garden shop e tiorist & gar 579-671 (<i| Seaside United Methodist Church 8:00 AM Worship Service 9:00 AM Christian Education Hour 9:30-10:00 AM Fellowship lime 10:00 AM Worship Service CASl'Al. DRESS ? NURSERY PROVIDED histor: The Rev. Camille Yorkey Edwards 579-5753 1300 Seaside Hd. SW (1 Iwy 904) Sunset liearh Seaside UMC Receives Grant Seaside United Methodist Church rcccntly rcccivcd a 525,000 grant from the Rural Church Division of The Duke Endowment. The grant will assist in completing Seaside's new multipurpose fa cility, a news release said. Estimated construction cost is 5765,000. Currently the 10,(XX)-square-foot structure consists of education and administrative wings, a multipurpose room where worship services arc held, and a kitchen. A 450-scat sanctuary and a family life center are the next two phases of construction planned. Seaside held its first worship service in its new facility July 5, 1992, after having been chartered in January 1989. The 275-membcr congre gation has started several programs since moving into a permanent loca tion. These include scouting programs for boys and girls, athletic teams and various support groups. According to the release, the grant will fur ther assist in expanding education and parish life for Seaside. this spring. Scrviccs arc temporarily being held at Nelson's Pine Straw and Nursery in Longwood. Fellowship Revival Fellowship revival scrviccs will be held at New Covenant Church on N.C. 130, Civiciown, Feb. 18-21 at 7 p.m. nightly. Evangelist will be "Happy Jack" Marcum. Pastor Tom Bias welcomes every one. Ash Wednesday Service An Ash Wednesday service will be held Feb. 24 at Shallottc Pres byterian Church with St. Luke Lutheran Church sharing worship and a covered-dish fellowship meal. Calabash Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship Service 9:30 AM Church School For All Ages 10:45 Old Georgetown Road (919)579-7356 Dr Francis M Womack. Jr., Minister Nursery Provided ? Casual Dress ti ri The Rev. Lester Dattlcr, pastor of Shallotlc Presbyterian, and the Rev. Don R. Safrit, pastor of St Luke Lutheran, will lead the worship ser vice. Pastor Safrit will present "John, the Baptizer: A Voice Crying in the Wilderness." The meal will begin at 6 p.m., with worship at 7 p.m. UMW Meeting Set United Methodist Women, Wil mington District, will hold its Brunswick County subdistrict meet ing Sunday, Feb. 21, at Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church at Hickman's Crossroads. The meeting will be from 2:30 4:30 p.m. All member churches arc being encouraged to attend. 'St. LukeN Lutheran Church Worship Sorvicc Sunday, 10:00 A.M. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Meeting In Shallolte Middle School 754-7816 Pastor Donald R. 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Prc-school physicals are conducted on Fridays, by appointment only. Appointments arc scheduled between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Avoiding the rush isn't the only advantage to getting the examina tions as soon as possible. The "head to-toe" physical can identify physi cal or developmental problems which could hinder a child's perfor mance in school. Hearing and vision are tested. A complete medical history Ls taken, or updated if the child is already a health department patient. Blood is tested for iron and for exposure to lead. A sickle cell anemia test is done if the child is at risk for the disease. Referrals arc made when abnor malities such as dental, hearing, spccch or vision problems arc dis covered. Public health nurses performing the exams also take advantage of the opportunity to provide health educa tion materials and to talk about growth and development, safety, nu trition and dental hygiene. "We try to tc'l them what they should expect at thc?r child's age," Mclntyre said. Parents should bring along immu nization records. If the child's inoc ulations arc not current, the shots will be given at no cost. The state now requires five DPT (dipthcria, pertussis and tetanus) shots, four po lio vaccines and one MMR (mea sles, mumps and rubella) shot. Two MMRs are recommended because of STAf F PHOTO BY LYNN CAJtlSON JASON BOBBINS, 7, a Bolivia Elementary School student, dem onstrates that getting a physical examination is important, but not too scary, as he jokes with Kim Mclntyre, lead nurse in the Bruns wick County Health Department's Child Development Clinic. Mc lntyre encourages parents not to wait until the last minute to have their children examined prior to starting school. measles outbreaks which have oc- ready attending school," Mclntyre curred recently in other states, Mc- said. Intyre added. The physicals can also be pcr Parcnts should also bring medical formed by a child's family physician records for children who have had or pediatrician. If a child has had a severe medical problems in the past. complete physical within a year bc "Thcsc exams arc supposed to be fore starting school, his or her physi donc by December before the child cian or health department nurse can first starts kindergarten, but I've rc- use that information to fill out the cently done two for kids who arc al- form required for school. For custom colors and expert advice... See J.D. Morris, your Glidden paint consultant. The Low Luster Finish with Contemporary Style! ?Durable, washable low - ^ luster finish M For waiis, Be ready for the future trinn areas' / With SPRED 2000, the first environmentally safe, odor-free paint. $1799 ? * Gai- interior latex MILLIKEN HOME CENTER The Shallotte Electric Stores - - Business Hwy. 17, Shallotte ? 754-6000 Little Professor Book Center STACK ONE WEEK ONLY 30% OFF SELECTED BOOKS RIVER RUN SHOPPING CENTER ? SOUTHPORT, NC ? 919-457-9653 MON.-SAT 10:00 AM-6:00 PM SUN 1:00 PM-5.00 PM t'W '?t BRUNSWICK BOCOW
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