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Remembering Veterans Fred Dilley (at podium), com mander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8866, leads a cere mony commemorating the achievements and sacrifices of those who defended America in conflicts overseas. About a dozen local sen'icemen and their wives attended a Veterans' Day gathering at the post head quarters at H olden Beach, where Jim Callan of Varnamtown (at right in lower photo) swapped stories with Dan Harmon of Holden lieach. Featured speaker Rev. Trade Varnum told the group that al though he is not a war veteran, he understands their contribu tions after serving in the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II. He also has a son who went to Vietnam. " I'm proud of you men. And I thank God for your sen-ice to our country. " STAFF PHOTOS BY ERIC CARLSON CONSUMPTION ADVISORY EXPANDED Residents Warned To Limit Intake Of Blackfish From Waccamaw River BY SUSAN USHER Bowfin, a popular local winter catch also known as blackfish. has been added to the consumption advi sory for largemouth bass taken from the Waccamaw River that was is sued in July because of elevated mercury levels. State Health Director Ron Levine recommends in the advisory that adult males and post-menopausal fe males limit consumption of bowfin and largemouth bass to more more than two meals per person, per month. Children and women of child bearing age are advised to avoid eat ing any bowfin or largemouth bass. Dr. Levine stressed that the advi sory applies to fish consumption on ly, and to only those two species. The waters may still be used for recreational purposes. The advisory affects Waccamaw River from where it flows out of Lake Waccamaw to the South Carolina border. It also affects Big Creek in Columbus County. It does not apply to Lake Waccamaw itself. "That will put a stop on the Waccamaw River," predicted Car olyn Babson of Ash, whose family operates a store and landing on the river near the Brunswick County Columbus County line. "So many people enjoy eating them." With good catches of sunfish be ing reported, she was relieved to know that bream are not affected by the advisory. Net fishing season for bowfin be gins in December. In past years the Babsons have net fished commer cially for blackfish in the Wacca maw River, selling 1,(KH) pounds or more each season. It was at their urging and others' that the state collected bowfin tissue samples last month and analyzed them for mercury. Few bowfin had been found in earlier sampling ef forts. Like largemouth bass, bowfin is a predatory fish, feeding on smaller species. The average mercury fish tissue level reported for bowfin from the Waccamaw River at N.C. 904 near Pireway was 1.4 parts per million (ppm) and 1.1 ppm at N.C. 130. the N.C. Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources re ported. The federally-recommended action level for mercury in fish tis sue is one ppm. Elevated mercury levels were first detected in the Waccamaw River area as part of a routine fish tissue sampling by the Division of Envir onmental Management in May 1992. Additional sampling in June, October and December of that year and in April of this year confirmed elevated levels of mercury in large mouth bass, prompting the July 21 advisory. Efforts by the state to determine the source of the mercury continue and its impact on the river are con tinuing. J TOks MIffiOTPM? FM?F?IL1 /4eUU t<% (Ac 6ceuttcf tp*wt fvwjie*t*f! *Rope and Pulley Free ...No tangles or knots! *Noise Free ...No clanging ropes. 'Maintenance Free Anodized Finish ...No Painting, No Rust Gives a SENSE of PRIDE... Polycarbonate twlvtl ring* allow flag* to . . fly traaty In tha ? wind. 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The applications provide informa tion on specific needs of families, which will provide the basis for sev eral Salvation Army programs of as sistance during the Christmas season. More than 1.700 applications were received last year and more than 7.(XK) persons received assistance. The Army will also launch its an nual "Angel Tree" program this Friday at noon in front of Belk at Independence Mall. A large Christ mas tree will have paper angels with the first name. age. sex and needs of children who otherwise might not receive Christmas presents, said Army spokesman Charles Barrett. COMPLETE AUTO PROTECTION Get the same good deal on your insurance as you did on your car. Nationwide offers complete auto protection And we back it up with our Blue Ribbon Claims Service Guarantee that's our written promise to repair or replace damaged items to your complete satisfaction. Call us today If 4 it 1 1 Phillip W. 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Application by Mail or Appointment Yoder Mortgage /QiQWAO.atio'i 16 S. Front Street, Wilmington. NC y7 I 7 J / V/fc . OJCW Choose from a large selection of men's dress slacks, shirts and sport coats or rugged boots & outerwear for the cold weather ahead. Ladies' silky blouses from Laura Mae and colorful coordinates/ from Russ & Cricket Lane are always a hit! Don't forget our crafts dept. for creative gifts & decorations. Lots of toys & home fashions too! Main St., Shallotte, 754-4846
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