m mjgm * v MR. AND MRS. KELLY L. MEHRER Mehrer-Berry nuptials Sandra Lee Berry of Caswell Beach and Kelly Lee Mehrer of Monterey, Calif., were united in marriage on July 18 at Christ the King Chapel in Monterey. The bride is the daughter of Harry and Helen Berry of Caswell Beach. She has a bachelor of science degree from the University of Delaware and is a physical therapist with California Home Care Physical Therapy. The groom is the son of Fritz and Leann Mehrer of Oceanside, Calif. He has a bachelor’s degree from California State University at Fullerton and a master’s degree from Pcpperdine University. He is an Army lieutenant and helicopter pilot stationed at Fort Ord in Monterey. The newlyweds reside in Monterey. Lakes appearance body thanks ‘Sweep’ helpers (This report from the Boiling Spring Lakes Community Ap pearance Commission appears regu larly in The State Port Pilot.) At the Boiling Spring Lakes Com munity Appearance Commission November meeting city clerks Bar bara Cumbec and Regina Alexander, as well as commissioner Bert Buck bee, were thanked for their as sistance during the Big Sweep pro ject. Violations of codes regarding un kempt properties may be reported to commission members, who will try to fix the problems. Several commission members worked on landscaping at City Hall, the post office and the city entrance gates where Christmas lights will be hung on trees and shrubs. To further citizen participation in community affairs the commission learned that the Boiling Spring Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, under the guidance of its newly elected board, is encouraging resi European travel Mrs. Marianne Gore, chairman of the Foreign Language Department at South Brunswick High School, and Mrs. Muriel Piver of Wilmington will chaperone an educational travel program to England and France next* June. Sponsored by the Cultural Heritage Alliance (CHA), the nine day tour entitled "London, Paris and the Chateaux" includes round-trip air transportation, hotel accom modations, full-time tour director and sightseeing excursions. The group will depart for London on June 28 and return on July 6. Santa's Helper Days... $ 79 per room/ \\r night. For the holiday shopping season, take advantage of our special low rate Sun.-VVed. Stay in the heart of historic Charleston, S.C., surrounded by unique shopping, dining and of course, gifted accommodations. For reservations call 1-S03-722-I900 or 1-800-TIIE-OMN1. The Omni Hotel Charleston Place 130 Market Street. Charleston, SC 29401 ■£ , ./ Valid enough I&3Q.9? Sun W«l. only TtVI* Sol . $!>i pnf room, p«r R*r>lrn.uoo« apply dents to use the improved fire sta tion on N. C. 87 for meetings and other events. The fire department also needs city residents’ help in preparing a list of shut-ins and homes where oxygen is used. Members will hold a fund-raising raffle on December 19 when a television, which is currently on display at City Hall, will be awarded. Tickets are one dollar and proceeds will be used to purchase gifts and food baskets for families and to sponsor a dance for youths in the community. Charles Schneiders of the city parks committee reported at the meeting that a survey of city parks shows several in need of repair. The committee invites residents to offer their suggestions for improvements and whether ownership of small lakes should be transferred from the developer to the city. Winners are listed for ‘Shop-at-Home’ The second week of the annual "Shop at Home" campaign con ducted by the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce features 17 more prize winners. This week’s winners are: Ken Young of Long Beach, stuffed animal from Lynne’s Hallmark and Treasure Room; Joyce Fulford of Supply, collector’s Christmas orna ments from Century 21 Gordon Realty; Wayne Collins of Boiling Spring Lakes, $5 gift certificate to Edna’s Kitchen; J. Smith of Southern Pines, $10 gift certificate at Nice ’n’ Pretty Resort Interiors; Melissa Gregory of Burlington, one year subscription to The Stale Port Pilot-, Will Profitt of Long Beach, $5 gift certificate to McDonald’s of Southport; Rosalee Adams of Long Chamber will assist families this Christmas Four local families will have a happier Christmas thanks to the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce and its members. Non-perishable foods, like canned fruits, vegetables, rice and beans; fresh produce like potatoes, oranges and apples; cake mixes and dessert products; and monetary donations for the purchase of hams and turkeys are being accepted at the chamber office on Beach Road. Gift-wrapped presents for children are also needed. A list of suggested items as well aS the children’s ages and gender is available from Ginny Byrd or Bill Collin, project coor dinators. Food, gifts and donations can be turned in at the chamber’s Trim-a Tree party scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, December 10. ELKS AUXILIARY A meeting of the Oak Island Elks ladies auxiliary will be held Thurs day, December 10, at the home of Dottie Yaskiewicz, 2406 E. Yacht Drive in Long Beach. All Elks ladies are invited to the meeting, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Beach, $5 gift certificate to Elizabeth’s Florist and Gift Shoppe; Lounette Floyd of North Myrtle Beach, S. C., $5 gift certificate to Hughes Gas and Grocery donated by Oak Island Jewelers; Betty Martin of Caswell Beach, $10 gift certifi cate to Carolina Cape Divers Nauti cal Gift Shop at Local Call surf shop; Betsy Snyder, Quabala numerology chart at Good Vibra tions; Bob McKeithan of Southport, Southport Marina T-shirt; Shayne Michael of Long Beach, gift certifi cate for a copy of Joshua's Dream by Susan Carson courtesy of Caro lina Power and Light Co.; Cindy Leverette of Southport, $25 gift cer tificate to be used at any chamber member donated by Scruggs and Morrison Realty; Lib Toney of Boil ing Spring Lakes, seafood for two at Jones’ Seafood House; Ann Digh of Lincolnton, $30 gift certificate at Shoe Port donated by Margaret Rudd and Associates; Jayne Duggan of Southport, Earth Tones limited edition of Old Baldy Lighthouse donated by Christmas Pelican and Pelican Station; Josh Hight of Long Beach, a pocket knife from The Clock Shop. The "Shop at Home" campaign is designed to reward residents who patronize local businesses all year long and entice those who may do their holiday shopping elsewhere. Each week in December, gifts donated by local merchants will be awarded in random drawings. Hundreds of dollars worth of prizes including merchandise, services and gift certificates will be awarded. To participate, shoppers must complete entry forms to be eligible for that week’s prizes. Entries are discarded after each drawing. Win ners are randomly selected from all entries received at weekly drawings. Upcoming drawings are scheduled for December 14 and December 21 at the chamber of commerce. ‘ Entries can be dropped off at boxes located at most participating businesses. The winners are listed in The State Pori Pilot and will be offi cially notified in writing by the chamber of commerce, which sponsors "Shop at Home" in con junction with the Christmas-By-thc Sca Festival. Check-out is by the book No matter who you are, if you want to check a book out of the Brunswick County Library you must present a valid driver’s license or identification card to receive a regular or temporary library card. County residents, property owners and individuals employed in Brunswick County can get regular cards by presenting proof of residency, property ownership or employment. Library cards are available to temporary residents who present their driver’s license plus proof of local employment and a local ad dress where they are currendy residing. They can check out an un limited number of paperback books, but only one hardcover book at a time. A temporary card can also be issued to visitors who show their driver’s license. They can check out paperback books. The Best Package Under The Tree Treat yourself to a "holiday gift"! The Omni Hotel at CNN Center is offering an exciting City'scapes Holiday package for $89.* Relax...shop...dine and see the sights of the city. At the Omni Hotel you will experience the exceptional service you deserve during this festive season. Your City'scapes package also includes a complimentary gift and gift wrapping from Macy's Peachtree. Omni® Hotel AT CNN CENTER 100 CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 303 35 (404) 659-0000 1-800-THE-OMNI * IVr room. per nieht basej on double occupancy. Limited rooms av.nl.ihly at this rain. Not •Vrl'v-thlo io croups, conventions or special rate ami/ot Jiscount otters, $89 Rate is based on availihility thru IVeeinher JO. 199*. to , r:',i ■ . ■ , p- •. . _ ■..• > * 1 ■ > - .>.<■ - • ' MR. AND MRS. PETER A. AWEEKY Aweeky-Somerville vows Cecelia Marie Somerville and Peter Anthony Aweeky were united in marriage on October 31 in the Snug Harbor Cultural Center chapel, Staten Island, N. Y. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Azzinaro of Brooklyn, N. Y. She is a real estate broker for Casandra Properties in Staten Island. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Aweeky of Boiling Spring Lakes. He is a vice-president and manager of funding and invest ments for the New York branch of Hessische Landesbank. The newlyweds reside in Staten Island. YWCA could offer holiday child care The YWCA will offer child care in Southport during the Christmas holidays. The program will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. December 21-23 and December 28-30. Parents must provide a lunch and two snacks. The YWCA will pro vide care, organized games, arts and crafts, sports, hiking trips and ac tivities with Christmas themes. If the mother’s membership in the YWCA is current and the child is registered in the Schoolmate pro gram, the cost will be: one to three days, $13 a day; four or five days, $50; six days, $63. This cost will be the same for parents who are not with the Schoolmate program but wish to pay the $30 registration and $15 membership fee. If the parent wishes to pay only the membership fee of $15 the cost A of child care during the program will be $16 a day. Registration and payment must be made by December 11 for the days of care needed. The payment is non refundable unless the YWCA has to cancel the program due to lack of response. In the event there are too few chil dren registered by December 16 the YWCA has reserved the right to cancel the program. Any parents registered would by notified and their money refunded. Payment and registration may be made at Southport Elementary School from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, or may be mailed to the YWCA of Wilmington, 2815 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28412. Please mark: "Attention, Laurie Taylor".