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WarrentonMen.Library X 117 S . Ma In St. Warrenton, N.C. 27589 Damn SUcnrb Volume 90 25c Per Copy Warrenton, County Of Warren, North Carolina Wednesday, March 25, 1987 Number 12 Pictured above with the generator recently in stalled at the Warren County Sheriff's Department are, left to right, Allen Norwood, county forester; Roy Pat Robertson, president of the Warrenton Lions Club which donated the generator; Gary Robenolt, emergency management director; Monroe Gardner, local Lion who was instrumen tal in the Lions's decision to purchase the generator; and Warren County Sheriff Theodore Williams. The generator will provide emergency power backup in the event of electrical outages and will benefit the entire county, according to Robenolt, who initiated the efforts to purchase the generator. (Staff Photo by Howard Jones) Sales Exceed $1 Million ABC Report Is Given By County Supervisor For the first time in the county's history, sales of alcoholic beverages have exceeded the seven-figure mark. According to Macon Wemyss, supervisor of the Alcoholic Beverage Control System, sales for 1986 totalled $1,005,000 as compared to $970,077 in 1985. Proceeds from the sale of liquor are ear marked for a number of recipients. Seven per cent of all net profit is sent to Region K for use in rehabilitation through research or preven tive training. For FY '86, this amount was $3,670 as compared to $2,359.22 for FY *85. An additional five percent goes to the county for law enforcement. Warren County has no ABC officer and must rely on the Sheriff's Of fice to enforce the prevention of crime due to alcohol abuse. For FY '86, $2,622 was ear marked for law enforcement as compared to $1,685.16 in FY '85. Fifteen percent of net profit goes to the Town of Warrenton and the Town of Norlina. For FY '86, Warrenton recieved $3,420 and Norlina received 12,445. Corresponding amounts for FY '85 were $2,425.45 and $1,228.43 respectively. An additional five-cent tax on each bottle of liquor sold goes to the county. An apparent reduction in the number of bottles sold resulted in a decrease from $8,724.28 in FY '85 to $8,372.54 in FY '86. The loss of income was negated in the increase in the three-and-one half percent of profit special allocation received by the county. In FY '85, $25,885.63 was received, but for FY '86, $26,904.04 was received. A sum of $15,000 was witheld in both years by the A.B.C. Board for capital improve ments. An additional $10,000 was witheld in December. This $40,000 will be used at some point either to finance renovation of existing stores or construction of a new store in Norlina. Profit is still below 10 percent, but there is a definite increase according to reports received from Supervisor Wemyss. "In June, 1984, we saw a 5.30 percent profit. In June, 1985, the amount grew to a 6.63 percent net profit," he said. "We are especially proud of the 8il percent profit shown in June, 1986, and all indications are that the upward trend will continue." Readings Are Acceptable Gas Poses No Threat Locally, Director Says Radon gas does not appear to be a significant threat to the health of Warren County citizens, according to Dennis Retzlaff, Warren County health director. Preliminary data from a Uni versity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Public Health study conducted in cooperation with the North Carolina Department of Human Resources and local public health suggests that most of North Carolina has radon levels far below those which recently raised concern in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Dwayne H. Brown, chief of DHR's Radiation Protection Sec tion in announcing the release of the preliminary data stated, "This partial data strongly sug gests that our problem is not nearly as significant as some peo ple had feared." According to Brown, the pre liminary data indicates that homes in the eastern counties have the lowest levels of radon and are almost all below any level of concern. Hie levels in the piedmont counties appear to be higher, but still generally below the concern level. The highest levels appear to occur in the western counties where most homes were still below any level of concern. Marion Bitler, environmental health scientist with the local health department and coor dinator of the radon study in War ren County, agreed that the study revealed no cause for concern here. "Of the 440 homes studied statewide, five were in Warren County," she said. "Although the specific information is confiden tial, we can state that none of the five Warren County homes tested revealed radon levels which war rant any special concern." Retzlaff assured the public that Ms. Bitler would continue to monitor any information related to radon. "Although we do not foresee any significant health threat brought about by radon, we understand public concern and will work to calm fears of our citizens and follow up on any significant development." "Any concern about radon should be balanced by the realization that dangers to our health from lifestyle factors such as smoking, poor nutrition and excessive alcohol consumption far outweigh the health risks of even the nation's highest levels of radon exposure," Retzlaff concluded. Area Restaurant Undergoes Change An area restaurant has begun a period of new management with promise of expanded offer ings and continued fine food. According to John Nelson of Nelson and Harris, the Dockside Restaurant located on Lake Gaston has been leased to Nick Rossicci, owner of Est Est Est, a popular Raleigh restaurant with Northern Italian food as its specialty. "We are extremely happy that we were able to negotiate this management deal with these pro fessionals and we feel proud that we were able to lure them from the Raleigh market," Nelson said. "The change should be a real benefit to the Lake Gaston area," he said. Nelson reported that the new personnel bring with them a great deal of experience in the preparation and use of marinades and sauces. They plan to expand the steak line and feature more pasta and chicken in addition to the seafood for which the Dockside is known. According to Nelson, plans are under way to expand the restaurant to include an informal "raw bar" housed in the lower level of the establishment. "Peo ple will be able to just come up in their boats for an informal, but extremely good meal." The up per level of the restaurant is ex pected to retain the current relatively formal atmosphere. Health Of Program J Is Reported Good iei . By THURLETTA M. BROWN Staff Writer Warren County Health Depart ment Director Dennis Retzlaff declared a diagnosis of good health in his evaluation of the county s Home Health Program. In his report to county commis sioners during their mid-monthly meeting last Wednesday night, Retzlaff commended the pro gram staff for their dedication and perserverance during a peri od of increased activity. "I have brought with me Mrs. Doris Dry den, nursing supervisor, and Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, nursing visitor, so that they can take a public bow for the tremendous progress made in the program, he said. Program nurse Mrs. Debbie Parnell was absent due to other professional commitments. According to Mrs. Dryden, the Home Health Program was once based at HealthCo. "We were asked by the county to serve in stead because of an interest in serving indigent patients in the county," she said. It was felt that the shift of the function to Med Visit, a private vendor, might not ensure attention to the needs of the indigent. Use of the Health Department-based program has shown a dramatic increase since in the years that have followed. Statistics compiled by Retzlaff comparing activity in calendar year '85 to that in calendar year '86 show a 243 percent in crease in the number of visits by skilled nurses. Visits have in creased from 182 in 1985 to 624 in 1986. The Home Health Aid com ponent of the program has shown an increase in visits from 278 in 1985 to 612 in 1986, a 120 percent increase. Physical Therapy visits have increased by only five per cent, but the real number of visits, 567 in 1985 and 598 in 1986, show the consistently high level of activity. The increased activity has resulted in tangible financial rewards for the program. Retz laff reported total revenue of $115,069 for the first six months of activity, a large portion of the $123,944 projected as revenue for the entire year. "The report also shows revenue of $13,931.78 over expenses charged directly to the Home Health Program." Retzlaff proposed that the in creased revenue be used to fund in part three new positions: a full time public health nurse, a four fifths time clerk and a variable part-time community health aide. "The staff simply needs some relief," he said. Although budget reports pre pared by the county finance of fice differ from those reported by the health department, the board voted 3-2 to permit the additions in staff. Differences in fiscal reporting will be resolved. Chairman Clayton commended Kickoff Meeting Is Planned Here The Warren County Unit of the American Cancer Society will have a kickoff meeting today (Wednesday) at 7:30 p.m. at the Warren County Courthouse. Dr. Michael Smith of Hender son will be the guest speaker. "Dr. Smith works with cancer pa tients and...will enlighten us on the newest techniques for the cure of cancer," said Mrs. Everlyna Norwood, president of the Warren County Unit of the American Cancer Society. Dr. Smith practices vascular, thoracic and general surgery at Maria Parham Hospital. He is a native of Louisville, Ky. The public is encouraged to at tend the meeting, llrs. Norwood said. the Home Health Program on its successes. "I agree with the in tent (of a budget review), but we are doing a disservice to county personnel and are not being fis cally responsible," she said. Because of the shift in demo graphic trends in which a larger percentage of society is now older and changes in the policies ol medical insurance carriers and hospitals, the increase noted in Warren County are not limited to this area. "There is nationwide growth," Chairman Clayton noted. "We must be mindful that the trend will not reverse itself," she concluded. r?* Unpaved Local Roads I Source Of Frustration I The 197 miles of unpaved War ren County roads are a source of frustration to many residents. "I receive a number of calls from people in the county who say that state officials have told them that it is the county's responsibility to get the roads paved," Commissioner George Shearin said in the mid-monthly meeting held last Wednesday night. "Something has got to be done to let people know how this thing really works," he concluded. According to County Manager Charles Worth, petitions received by the board of commissioners are routinely endorsed and sub mitted to the Department of Transportation. Once received at DOT, the request either goes to the bottom of the list or it retains the priority ranking already as signed. He agreed that something should be done to inform the public of where their request stands on the state's priority list and with whom the responsibili ty for action rests. Commissioners agreed and directed the county manager to inform petitioners in writing of DOT's system of prioritization and to inform them of the position of their request. Clarification of the policy ac companied discussion of a re quest to pave S.R. 1228. This re quest was approved for submis sion to DOT. In other business, the board: ^ ?Approved a purchase service1 agreement for provision of aH child support officer. *)| ?Supported a resolution sup porting continued state funding for Regional Councils of Govern ments in North Carolina. ?Adopted a travel policy for county commissioners. ?Appointed Karl F. Hehl to the Warren County Planning Board to fill the unexpired term vacated by Jack Brunton. ?Appointed Dr. Elton Brown | and Greg Walker to the Lake Gaston Weed Control Council with terms expiring Oct. 1988 and 1989 respectively. ?Authorized the release of $2,000 to the Drewry Fire Depart ment and $5,000 to the Areola Fire Department. ?Scheduled a public hearing for 9:25 a.m. on April 6 on the re quest to rezone property on S.R. 1203 near Kerr Lake. ?Rescheduled the April mid-1 monthly meeting from April 15 to j April 16. ?Received a progress report | from the Saint Augustine's Col lege Office of Community! Development regarding an openl space recreation plan and hous-| ing plan survey. ?Waived its rights with regard I to property scheduled for use by I Vance-Granville Community Col-| lege for the satellite facility. Funeral Held On Saturday For State Patrol Officer Graveside services for Maj. Robert Allen Clark, 61, were held Saturday at the Hundley Family Cemetery in Norlina. The former Norlina resident was a native of Grimesland in Pitt County. He joined the North Carolina Highway Patrol in 1950. The 37-year veteran served his first tour of duty in Norlina. In 1967, he was promoted to corporal and was assigned to Ahoskie. In 1970, following promotion to first sergeant, he was transferred to work in Graham. In 1973, he was promoted to the rank of second lieutenant and was assigned to Asheville. He re mained there briefly before being transferred to Hickory in early 1974. Within six months of the transfer, he was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant and was assigned to the patrol's head quarters in Raleigh. Clark was promoted to the rank of captain in 1977. He was as signed to the position of com mander of Troop C at the troop's headquarters. Two years ago, he was promoted to major and was made director of Zone 1, which covers Eastern North Carolina and consists of Troops A, B.Cand D. The patrolman had been on ex tended rick leave from the patrol Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Becky Hundley Clark, for-1 merly of Norlina and now of I Cary; one daughter, Mrs. Lynnel C. Miller of Charlotte, one son, Allen Wayne Clark of Cary; his mother, Mrs. Fannie G. Clark of Greenville; two brothers, Edwin L. Clark and Joseph 0. Clark, both of Greenville, and one| grandchild. Pallbearers were members of | the North Carolina State Highway Patrol Arrangements were by Wynne Funeral Home of Cary and Blaylock Funeral Home of Warrenton.
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