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^-' ~ *? ^ ? * *?- "*** - - )?> *- ..: >?? X"x>? ? ? STAFF PHOTO BY DOUG KUTTEH HOLDEN BEACH WORKERS fix a safety fence at Surfside Pavilion that was knocked down in last month's storm. The seawall at the pavilion is expected to be torn down before the summer. STORM CLEANUP CONTINUES Holden Board Discusses Rebuildina Dune BY DOUG RUTTER With Easter weekend and tourist season closing in, Holden Beach homeowners sre continuing to c!c*m up from last month's severe winter storm. Commissioners, meanwhile, have started discussing the possibili'y of rebuilding ocean front dunes dam aged in the March 13 storm. Town Manager Gary Parker said at last week's board of commission ers' meeting that the town could use sand trucked in from elsewhere to plug holes and fill in low spots in the dune. It would cost Holden Beach about $14,000 to reinforce the bcrm at 50 lots where the remaining dune offers little or no protection from the ocean, Parker told the board last Wednesday. But at least two commissioners indicated they aren't willing to sup port that propositi. Sid Swarts and Jim Foumier said oceanfront land owners have some responsibility to help rebuild the dune and the town shouldn't pay for the whole project. "I think the town has to protect the road and its property, but I don't think the town has full responsibility to protect private property," Swarts said. Foumier, who lives in the Herit age Harbor canal subdivision, said there was more Hooding from canals overflowing in his neighborhood than there was or. the ocean front. He indicated that the town would be wasting its money by rebuilding the dunes. "You can spend millions and millions putting it out there and the ocean's going to take it right back," Fournier said. Commissioner David Sandifer said the town needs a long-term so lution to strand and dune nourish ment. He said the board may want to consider buying a dredge to pump sand on the beach. "Our approach to protecting our island has always been Band Aid," Sandifer said. While the dune issue wasn't set tled last week, commissioners did agree that the town needs to get storm debris cleared from the road sides and strand as soon as possible. Storm damage at Holdcn Beach was estimated at S8 million, mostly caused by hurricane-force winds. Commissioners urged Parker to so licit help from Brunswick County and the N.C. Department of Trans portation. "We've got Easter coming up," Commissioner Gay Atkins said. "We need to push them. We need them to come over and help. We do pay taxes. Parker said the storm cost the town S36.000 in bcach accessways, trash cans, roof damage and pay for po'ice and public works employees. 11k figure could reach S50.000 be fore recovery is Finished. To cover the storm losses, offi cials may dip into the occupancy tax fund. The town expected to collect $205,000 this fiscal year in accom modations tax, but has already taken in 5202,000 with several months re maining in the year. In the near future, town officials plan to meet to evaluate the response Winnabow VFD Sets Saturday BBQ Winnabow Volunteer Fire De partment will be serving barbccuc on Saturday, April 3, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Plates will include pork barbecue, potato salad, coleslaw and hush pup pies. Cost will be S3, or S4.50 for a "super plate." The department is on Governor's Road off U.S. 17 in Winnabow. Equity BuyLine The Less Taxirg Way To Get A Loan. The Personal Touch. Easy As UCB. With UCB's Equity BuyLine, Consult a tax advisor about the getting a loan can be as easy as deductibility of interest. writing a check. Because that's Best of all, it provides money exactly how you access your line when you need it, no matter what of credit. Plus, by using the equity you need. Its a great way to get a in your home as collateral, 100% tax break, and make the equity in of the interest may be deductible your home, work for you. on your Federal income laxtr^. Please stop by any UCB office or call 754-4301. L=J Text telephone number for the hearing impaired, /-800-876-6545. tqual Mousing I rndcr ? I nurd C arolina Bank to the storm. Sandifer said last week Holdcn Bcach needs a more com prehensive plan for emergencies that occur without warning like last month's storm. "This storm caught us off guard," he said. "This pointed out to me we need more than a hurricane evacua tion plan. We need an emergency re sponse plan." Waste Industries will perform a special pickup of storm debris such as shingles and wood on Friday, April 2. Debris should be left beside the road to be picked up. 2,400 Feb. Calls Answered Brunswick County Sheriff's De partment deputies answered 2,424 calls in February, an average of more than 86 per day, according to a monthly officers' activity report re leased by Sheriff John Carr Davis. Deputies and detcctivcs made 46 arrests as prosecuting witness in February. Six suspects were arrested on charges of being drunk and dis ruptive. There were 165 domestic cases answered and 445 investigations made. Deputies found two doors or windows open and discovered one fire while on patrol, the report said. FURNITURE Bus. Hwy 17 N., Shallotte ? 754-4353 10K CLASS RINGS FOR LADIES & MEN $279 Men's $229 Ladies' ?229^? Ladies' $229 Ladies' Allow 4-6 weeks for class ring delivery. Duration'" Rings * Starting at J99 ^ 1 t-inr tI Inn alcn 2 styles at top also available in Duranon" Prices shown reflect $20 savings through May 15. ? Financing Available? qy wca Deputies served 441 civil papers and summoned 166 witnesses. Three mental and inebriate papers and 11 juvenile petitions were served, along with 287 local warrants and 60 for eign warrants. More than 125,351 miles were logged, including 20 trips out of the county. The transport van logged 600 miles. The department used a total of 7,966 gallons of gasoline. Sheriff's personnel spent 11.5 off duty hours in court and 74 on-duty hours. There were 50 crime preven tion meetings. ENJOY MORE AFFOROABLE INSURANCE Save with Nationwide's Home & Car Discount! Insure both your home and car with Nationwide, and get a special money-saving discount on your homeowners insurance AND another money-saving discount on your auto insurance Call today Phillip W. 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