Local Births Are Announced Holden Kevin and Didi Holden of Supply have announced the birth of a son. Kevin Garrett Holden, born Oct. 12 at 8:40 p.m. at Cape Fear Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds. 9 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Johnny and Janice Singietary of Varnamtown and Quinton and Kathleen Holden of Supply. Great-grandmother is Gertrude Roach. Dilworth Frank and Renee Dilworth of Erwin Street, Supply, have an nounced the birth of a son, Ryan Chase Dilworth, at 10:52 a.m. Nov. 18 at The Brunswick Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 inches long. He joins two sisters, Ashley Bennett and Megan Dilworth. Grandparents are Robert Bennett of Supply, Robert Rivenbark of Supply, Pamela Clardy of Little River, S.C., and Frank Dilworth Jr. of Lansdale, Pa. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bennett of Glenfield. N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robinson of Supply, Mr. and Mrs. George Hager of Lansdale, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dilworth Sr. of Lans dale, Pa. Great-great-grandmother Lillian Hager of Lansdale, Pa. r-? W ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Sgt. William H. Griffin and Amy Arnette Griffin have announced the birth of a daughter, Caitlin Virginia Griffin, on Nov. 20 at 8:23 p.m. She weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. Sgt. Griffin is communications chief for E Company 1st Battalion 120th Infantry, N.C. Army National Guard, Shallotte. Hobbs Ronald and Cathy Hobbs ot Holden Beach have announced the birth of a daughter, Hannah Lynn Hobbs. Arriving at 5:55 p.m. Nov. 21 at The Brunswick Hospital, she weighed 4 pounds, \3'A ounces and wass 18 inches long. She joins a sis ter. Kayla Michelle Hobbs. Grandparents are James and Betty Hobbs of Holden Beach, Joan Moore of Lake Waccamaw and Charles and Rosemary Moore of Gastonia. Great-grandparents are W.R. and Lucy Scott of Lake Waccamaw, Nellie Wylie of Gap Mills, W.Va., and Harry Weber of Newport News, Va. Wisnowski Richard and Sherrie Wisnowski of Supply have announced the birth of their first child, a boy, Richard Austin Neil Wisnowski. He was born at The Brunswick Hospital at 3:44 p.m. Nov. 21. He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Neil and Vickie Clarke of Supply, Maureen Thomas of Florida and Phillip Wisnowski of Michigan. Birthdays And Anniversaries Thursday, December 1 Ashley Hcwett. Jill Hughes, Amanda Babson, Sid Swarts, Kate Frink, Wade Hankins, Kenneth Phelps, Debbie Caison, Penny G. Jones, Lynn Ellis, Margaret Page, Kelly W. Barefoot, Archie Martin; Donnell & Gcraldinc Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Burness L. Hewett. Friday, December 2 Doris S. Ward, Malinda Elkins, Doris Romanowski, Kit Jackson, Julie Smith, D'Juan Bryant, Ronnie Hobbs, Frankie Stanley, J.B. Wright, Vickie Greer, Heather Hickman, Kermit Gurganus Sr., Lucy Harper, Gene White, Geri Piazza; Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. White, Dr. and Mrs. B.B. Ward. Saturday, December 3 William Cooper, Ava Mill ikon, Nelda Bozeman, Dee Trogden, An thony Graham, Jason Feldt, Debbie Fox, Amber Parker, Karen Stanley, Cameron Tucker, Eunice Formydu val; Mr. and Mrs. Bud Thorsen, Mr. and Mrs. John McLaurin III. Sunday, December 4 Melanie Robinson, Jeff Williams, Michael Sims, Chalres Tuggle, Mat thew Cox, Dmaedra Raykele Chest nut, Libby Goodman, Ray Jackson, J. P. Lewis, Susan Kirby, Heather Home, Wendell Bennett. Chris Long; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Morton. Monday, December 5 Bobby Evans, Susanne Sartelle, Glen Williamson, Woodrow Russ, Candy Hampton. Dottic Pate, Wil liam Carter Jr., Will Milligan, Stuart Champion, John Freitas, Hattic Osborne, Reggie Hewett, F.rika Hickman; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Varnum Sr. TUesday, December 6 Mike Dennie, Sandi Johnston, Diana Deaver, Don Evans, Robic Todd, lla Jane Batten, Scott Mc Daniel. - - Wednesday, December 7 Evelyn RobinsonLeslie Grissett, Bryan Powell, Gloria T. Norris, Carolyn Upchurch, Timothy Kyle Sellers, Robert Long, J. Gary Poul os, Mary Leonard, Horace Barrett; Bobby & Doris McDuffie, Mr. and Mrs. Aleck Alexiou, Mr. and Mrs. Luke Fulford Maternity Program Adds Classes New Hanover Regional Medical Center's maternity fitness program, "Motherwell," has added classes. Beginning in December, partici pants may attend either on Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. in The Oaks gym, or Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. in the physical therapy gym in the Medical Mall. "Motherwell" is an exercise pro gram for pregnant women and new mothers. It provides exercises to im prove muscle tone, endurance and tolerance in areas affected by preg nancy; reduce pregnancy-induced lower back pain; relieve minor dis comforts of pregnancy; support easi er labor and delivery; lessen the chance of dietary restrictions during pregnancy and help participants re gain pre-pregnancy shape. Participants are encouraged to perform at their own rate for com fort and tolerance. They are encour aged to follow the program through out pregnancy and 12 weeks after birth. The program is sponsored by NHRMC's Women's Education Center and follows guidelines estab lished by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Instructors are trained and certified in maternity fitness. For information or registration, call (910)343-7939. BLOW-OUT SALE Fri. and Sat., Dec. 9-10 Up to 50% -60% off vinyl and in-stock carpet good selection SEASIDE CARPETS Discount on all Dee-She Dolls 579-7592 Watch next week's Beacon for details Great-grandparents are Nell Clarke of Kannapolis and Emma Cosby of Supply. Fitzgerald C.J. and Pedrica Fitzgerald, pas tors of Messiah United Gospel Fellowship Christian Center of Whiteville, are the parents of a sec ond child. Samuel Alexander was born Nov. 6 at 11:53 a.m. at Southeastern Reg ional Medical Center, Lumberton. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20% inches long. He has a brother, Jurrel. Maternal grandparents are Claude and Gloria Brown of Florida. Paternal grandparents are Alexander and Mattie Fitzgerald of Memphis, Tenn. Wilson , Prongay To Wed In Winston Saturday, Dec . 17 Ruth Ann Prongay of Winston Salem and George Follett Wilson Jr. of Advance will be married Saturday. Dec. 17, in St. Paul's Epis copal Church in Winston-Salem. Ms. Prongay is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Prongay of Winston-Salem. She is the owner of Quantum Productions Wilson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Follett Wilson of Holden Beach. He is a Realtor with Pru dential Carolinas Realty. ? MIM ? II 1^? P I To Marry Dec. 1 7 Mr. and Mrs. James Richard llewett of Shallotte have an nounced the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Jill Ann, to Rex Davison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Davison of Shelby. The wedding will take place Dec. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Scotts Hill Baptist Church in Wilm ington. Friends and relatives of the couple are invited. Happy Birthday Cathy Hamilton From your friends who love and respect you to the utmost. We loye you! NOW! For the best and easiest Christmas and holiday parties, let us pre pare and serve the meal. And afterwards, we'll do the clean-up so you can relax! Menus arranged, from hors d'oeuvrcs to full meals. Any size group. Private dining room available. We'll also cater holiday parties at your home or office. Call for details. Call 842-3381 to reserve your date for Christmas and holiday parties! Betty's Waterfront Restaurant TXt HUWBtWCK BCACOW On the waterway at Holden Beach 842-3381 Calabash Yard Winner Alan and Marguerite Ballenger of 2 Gate 7, Carolina Shores, received the December Yard of the Month award from the Carolina Shores Garden Club. The well-grown lawn features pampas grass, boco palms and a variety of shrubs, with a splash of pink impatiens and large red geraniums at the front door entrance. Hospice Announces Land Gift, Area Leadership For Fund Drive In its effort to build the area's first inpatient facility for hospice pa tients, Lower Cape Fear Hospice has received a gift of land from the Cameron family of Wilmington and has enlisted area civic leader Wendy Block to head a fundraising drive to build the home The announcements came Friday night al the Festival of Trees Pre view Party. The Festival of Trees is an annual fundraising event for Lx> wer ("ape Fear Hospice. When the gift of land is complet ed in 1W5. it will total almost seven acres with an appraised value of SI. "J million The land, donated by Wilmington developers Dan and Bruce Cameron and their families, is at the Wilmington Medical Park off Canterwood Drive. It will be the site of Lower Cape Fear Hospice's planned inpatient facility, the first in eastern North Carolina. The facility will offer a homelike setting for Hospice patients needing service be tween home and hospital care. "Lower Cape Fear llospicc has been planning this much-needed ser vice for several years," said Eloi.sc Thomas, LCFH executive director "The inpatient facility will enable our staff to serve the region's termi nally ill requiring more than home care when hospitalization is not nec essary." The planned facility is projected to serve more than 360 patients and their families in its first year A .Jlappy 7th Birthday ./lsliUyJ leii'ctt model is on displav throughout the Festival of Trees, continuing through Dec. 4 at the Milton in do\sntoun Wilmington Ground breaking (or the new facility will oc cur in June 1W5. Fundraiser Wendy Block, has chaired numerous dri\e\ including Thalian Hall Sweet 16 and never been kissed... NOT! Happy Birthday Tonya Lov?, Mont, Terry, Larry & Crabby Oddwaters Presents... fitelilf (lidm- Catering from the Ordinary Extraordinary ! RECEPTIONS ? BREAKFASTS BRUNCHES ? OFFICE PARTIES OYSTER ROASTS ? LUNCHEONS ? DINNERS ? PIG PICKIN'S Serving All Your Holiday Needs! FOR MO&E INFORMATION CALL (910) 579-6372 310 Sunset Blvd.. Sunset Beach CERTIFIED EXECUTIVE CHEF & PASTRY CHEF ON PREMISES/ 24 YRS. EXPERIENCE Santa Claus Is Coming To... fardel! V/ Sat., Dec. 10 10 am-6 pm he'll be making his list and checking it twice for all the little boys and girls who have been so nice! December 10th is the date. Make plans now and don't be late!! I i>i , Refreshments will be served. The Bring your kids to see Santa! DISTINCTIVE CHILDREN'S CLOTHING % ? Ragpatch Row, Calabash, HC 910-579-9778