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Education Is Important To Growth, Development BY BILL DEARMAN, EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT South Brunswick Islands Chamber Of Commerce Last week I attended the annual meeting of the Southern Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives in Atlanta, Georgia. This is the oldest organization of its type in the United States. This year Southern is 85 years old and still going strung. One of the major topics at this year's meeting was education. Each year education takes on more and more importance as global competition intensifies. The following information is taken in part or in whole from Making Connections, published by the Southern Growth Policies Board. The rate of unem ployment rises as the percent of the population with less than eight years of school grows. In 1985, in ar- DEARMAN cas where the illiteracy rate?those with eight years of school or less?is below 14 percent of the population, the unemployment was less than 4 percent. Unemployment rose to between 8 and 10 percent when the illit eracy rate reached 26.9 percent. When the illiteracy rate reached 41.3 percent, the unemployment went over 16 percent. Not only docs the illiteracy rate track the unemployment rate, it also tracks the employment growth rate, the annual income growth rate and the per capita income. Taking the two extremes, in the *83 non-metro counties in the South with an illiteracy rate of 24 percent or less, the an nual growth rate was 2.81 percent between 1977 and 1985. The annual income growth rate was 3.43 percent from 1980 to 1985, and the per capita income in 1985 was S9,245. In the 118 non-metro counties in the South where the illiteracy rate was more than 42 percent, the annual employment growth rate between 1977 and 1984 was 1.34 percent. The annual income growth from 1980 to 1985 was 0.66 percent, and the per capita income in 1985 was S6.466. In other words, the annual employment growth rate was more than twice as great in counties where the illiteracy rate was below 24 percent The annual income growth rate was three times greater in those coun ties with illiteracy rates below 24 percent, and the per capita income in 1985 was almost S3,000 more in these counties. Education will continue to be important to the growth and de velopment of Brunswick County. It is up to each of us as parents and citi zens of this county to give our school system our full support They need our help as they move forward with new programs such as Tech Prep and others to improve and enhance the education opportunities for our chil dren. Twenty years ago when you asked a developer what the chief ingre dient for development was he would say location, location, location. Today you will hear EDUCATION, EDUCATION, EDUCATION. BUSINESS BRIEFS Beacon Publisher Elected To Press Association Board Beacon publisher and advertising director Carolyn Swcatl was elcctcd to the the board of di rectors of the Eastern North Carolina Press Assoc iation Saturday at the group's annual convention. She and her husband, Eddie Sweatt, editor and publisher, represented the Beacon at the association's 48ih annual gather ing at Allan tic Beach. Earns Certification Robert Bcmish of Holden Beach, a personal fitness trainer and owner of One-On-One Fitness, recently earned certifica tion as a person al trainer by the American Council on Ex ercise (ACE). The exam is developed through re- V search by indus- BERNISH try experts in anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology, health screen ing, exercise programming and fit ness testing. The ACE personal trainer certifi cation qualifies Bernish to instruct on a one-on-one basis, either as a fit ness center staff member or as a pri vate trainer. Bernish has been an instructor for more than three years and recently moved to the Shallotte area. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and has a diploma in fitness and nutrition. Appraiser Certified William (Bill) Todd of Holden Beach was recently certified as a residential real estate appraiser by the N. C. Real Estate Commission. He is a staff appraiser, and has been associated with Appraisal As sociates of Ocean Isle Beach since 1989. Two Attend Trade Show Crystal Fluyd, director of profes sional services at Comprehensive Home Health Care, and G. Wayne Long, director of Well Care & Nurs ing Services Inc., recently attended the 21st annual convention and trade show of the N.C. Association for Home Care. The meeting was in Winston-Sa lem. Passes Tax Exam George L. Matthews of Calabash has received his enrollment license to practice before the Internal Rev enue Service after passing all four parts of the special enrollment ex amination, according to a news re lease from the National Association of Tax Practitioners. The license gives Matthews the designation of Enrolled Agent and entitles him to represent taxpayers at all levels of the IRS. Enrolled Agents must meet continuing educa tion requirements to maintain their licenses. Matthews holds a master's degree in taxation and a bachelor's degree in accounting. He operates ACT Accounting and Taxation at Seaside. He is a member of the National Society of Public Accountants and the National Association of Tax Practitioners. Accepts Position John Leslie Bell of Supply has ac cepted a posi tion with R.W. Beck and Asso ciates, an engi neering consul ting firm, as as sistant analyst for environmen tal services in the Minneapolis, Minn., office. Bell received bell a B.A. in economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and in May 1992, a master's of science degree in envi ronmental planning from the Uni versity of Iowa. He is the son of Bertha Bell and the grandson of Annie R. Bryant, both of Supply. Promoted By BB&T Reginald D. Stanley has been pro moted to assistant vice president of the Branch Banking and Trust Co. by the BB&T Board of Directors in Wilson. Stanley is a business ser vices officer in Wilmington. He joined the bank STANLEY in i9g9 has worked as a management associate in the management training program in Wilson. A native of Shallotte, Stanley is a graduate of UNC-Wilmington with a degree in finance. He is treasurer of the N.C. World Trade Association, the Wilmington Ownership Poo! and the Wilmington Jaycces. He attends Jennies Branch Baptist Church. ALL STAR FLAGS 1-800-868-FLAG ?Flags 'Banners ?Flagpoles 'Pennants A Variety Of Flags State & Foreign Flags Festive Flags & Banners FREE Catalog & Delivery 101 Aviators Lane Burgaw, NC 28425 VISA L] Catherine Moore, Owner South Claims Overall Honors At BCC Business Contest South Brunswick High School collcctcd two first-placc awards, four sccond placcs and two third placcs to rcceivc the overall school award April 27 at the 1993 Bruns wick Community College Business Data Processing Contest. The school trophy was presented by BCC President W. Michael Reaves. Other awards were present ed by Joyce Hcwctt, BCC director of business programs. Making brief remarks to the contestants was Wil liam Furplcss, vocational education director for the Brunswick County Schools. Students from all three county high schools competed in up to five categories: computerized account ing, BASIC computer programming, beginning kcyboarding, software ap plications, office simulation and recordkeeping. Winners in each category were as follows: Computerized Accounting: Cry stal Baker, first. North; Melissa Thomas, sccond. North; and Natalie Bellamy, third. West; Keyboarding: Gretchen Sturdi vant, first. West; Bathshcba Walker, sccond. South; and Shelly Long, third. North; id IE BELLAMY I $ ?? .^^ar ' ^ BY ANNE MAJtlfl ATHEIJA MOORE, Crystal Raker and Melissa Thomas were among the North Rninswick High School students to place in the 1993 RCC Rusiness-Data Processing Contest. Software Applications: Athelia BASIC Computer Programm- Recordkeeping: Tanya Holmes, Moorc, first. North; Amy Sawyer, ing: Larry West, first; Martha Dan- first. South; Christie Worden, sec second, South; and Thclma Os- iels, second; and Scott Langdon, ond. South; and Kyna Bryant, third, borne, third. South; third, all from South; West. Small Businesses Will Be Honored Tuesday At Awards Banquet Awards in seven categories will be presented to Brunswick County businesses Tuesday, May 11, at the Small Business Awards banquet. The banquet is an annual event held during National Small Business Week by the Brunswick Community College Small Business Center and the South Brunswick Islands, North Brunswick and South port-Oak Is land chambers of commerce. This year's event is at 6:30 p.m. at The Round Table Restaurant, St. James Plantation near Southport. Attendance is by reservation, with tickets available from the chamber of commerce offices for SI3.50 through May 7. Gil McGregor will be the keynote speaker. He is the spokesperson for the National Basketball Association Stay-in-School program and is in volved with United Carolina Bank's Partners in Education program and serves as an academic advisor at Wake Forest University. He has ex tensive experience with basketball both on and off the court, including work as a sports analyst with various media. Entrants in the annual contest were judged by SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, in Wilm ington. Nominations were submitted by peers, employees or customers as follows in these categories: Community Service: Convenient Tours & Travel. Shallottc; Craig Realty, Holdcn Beach; Dorothy Es sey & Associates, Long Bcach; For Kids Only Child Development Cen ter, Shallottc; WCCA-FM Radio Station, Shallottc; and Joe & Moc's Auto Service, Shallottc. Innovation: Brunswick Survey ing, Holden Beach; and Industrial Pump Service, Leland. Employee Relations: Oak Island Jewelers, Southport; Dykes Tires, Shallotte; and Margaret Rudd & Associates, Oak Island and South port. Family-Owned Business: Comp lete Cleaning Service, Brown's Landing; Crow's Nest Grill, South port; Dykes Tires, Shallotte; Lots-A Tos Nursery, Leland; and Roberto's Pizzeria, Ocean Isle Beach. Appearance: Bobby's Auto Parts, Inc., Shallotte; Coastal Deve lopment & Realty, Holden Beach; Margaret Rudd & Associates, Southport; and The Interior Tailor, Southport. Customer Satisfaction: Che ney's Gifts, Seaside; Coastal Deve lopment & Really, Holden Beach; Coastal Pain, Seaside; PJ&A Plumb ing Contractor, Holden Beach; Shuckers, Long Bcach; and Hew ett's Tire & Muffler, Shallottc. Small Business Person of the Year: Bobby Williamson, Bobby's Auto Parts; Clark S. Callahan, Cala bash Nautical Gifts; Mark Saunders, Coastal Development & Realty; Dykes Hewett, Dykes Tires Inc.; Homer Wright Jr., H.E. Wright Jr. Inc.; Rifton Hewett, Hcwcu's Tire and Muffler; Glcnda W. Walker, Lots-A-Tots; Paula K. Potter, PJ&A Plumbing Contractor; and Robin A. Schuster, Robin's Nest Child Development. Register Of Deeds Reports $53,067 In March Collections A total of S36.633 in fees and tax es were collcctcd by the Brunswick County Register of Deeds office during March, according to a monthly report. Recordings and fees include 521 deeds, S4.442; 442 deeds of trust, S6.104; 51 plats, S1.020; 145 financ ing statements, SI,160; 343 deed of trust cancellations, SI,765; 381 mis cellaneous recordings, 53,657; 25 marriage licenses, SI ,000. A total of S31,779 in excise tax was collcctcd. There was S2.140 collected for other services. As required by law, half of the county's excise tax (minus 2 percent collection costs), or 515,572, was sent 10 the N.C. Department of Rev enue. Half the marriage liccnsc collec tions, or S500, was remitted to the N.C. Department of Administration for the Domestic Violence Center fund, which helps support the Hope Harbor Home in Brunswick County. Another SI25 of those collections was sent to the state treasurer for the abused children's fund. Among the expenditures reported during the month were: supplemen tal retirement, SI,471; telephone, S29; postage, S361; service mainte nance contracts, S350; and travel and training, $321. Wages are not included in the re port. March Jobless Rate 16 Percent Stale Employment Security Com- Graham. ESC analysts regard 5 per mission figures listed Brunswick cent unemployment as "a near full County's unemployment rate at 16 employment situation." percent for March. ESC lists the Brunswick labor Brunswick was among nine coun- force at 20,440. In March, the ties of the state's 100 counties with agency says 17,130 persons were unemployment rates greater than 10 working and 3,310 unemployed, percent. March jobless rates for other rural The slate's lowest unemployment coastal counties included Pender, rate was 2.8 percent in Orange 7.7 percent; Onslow, 5.6: Carteret, County; highest was 27 percent in 10; and Dare, 13.4. POSITION AVAILABLE-PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT TOWN OF HOLDEN BEACH Responsible for supervision of all public works and related operations including street maintenance, water systems, sanitation, and automotive and heavy equipment maintenance. Must be able to operate road grader and backhoe. Good public relations and communications skills required. Assist in preparation of budget. Salary based on experience and qualifications. Salary range $20,768-$29,225. Applications may be obtained by contacting Town of Holden Beach, 110 Rothschild St., Holden Beach, NC 28462 or by calling (919) 842-6488. Deadline for applying is May 21, 1993. Car Wrecks Are Dangerous To Your Health! Almost every auto accident causes neck or lower back injury which the victim may not be immediately aware of. Watch out (or those danger signals: ?Headache 'Dizziness -Nervous Tension 'Indigestion 'Nausea ? ?Numbness 'Neck and Lower Back Pain 'Arm and Shoulder Pain! ?Initial Consultation <*?. ,, ,_ _ ? _ ?Billing to your ^ H insurance company ?No out of pocket expenses for our services (through accepted atty liens)* ?No appointment necessary *Call for details LABOD CHIROPRACTIC CENTER (803)249-9787 1670F Hwy. 17, Little River, SC (Complex across from Hardees) North Carolina State Grange and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina are names you can trust. Send uc this coupon, and our agent will contact you about special programs for Grange Members." ? Individual ? Family Name Address City State Zip T elephone Blue Cross Mail to: Coastal Insurance & Realty ??] 11? JU Blue Shield P.O. Box 1238 \W ? Shallotte, NC 28459 754-4326 'Non-members may apply by making application lor membership. O 1988 Blue Cross and Blue Shield ol North Carolina NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE BRUNSWICK COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW Pursuant to Chapter 105-322 of the General Statutes of N.C., the Brunswick County Board of Equalization and Review will meet as required by law. PURPOSE OF MEETINGS To hear upon request, any and all taxpayers who own or control taxable property assessed for taxation in Brunswick County with respect to the valuation of such property, or the property of others, and such business as required by laws. TIME OF MEETINGS Meetings will begin Tuesday, April 27, 1993, 5:00 P.M. Final adjournment will be 6:00 P.M., May 25, 1993. PLACE OF MEETINGS Brunswick County Government Center, Commis sioners Chambers, Highway 17, Bolivia, N.C. Requests for hearing must be received no later than Tuesday, May 18, 1993. FOR APPOINTMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT BOYD WILLIAMSON BRUNSWICK COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR Brunswick County Tax Office P.O. Box 269 Bolivia, NC 28422 919-253-4341 1-800-527-9001
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