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Rangerettes honored at Pageant. Steel Shot Dictates Shooting Habit Changes Waterfowl hunters who visit steel-shot zones on the coast of North Carolina should be aware that they may need to make some changes in their shooting habits. While the use of steel shot for waterfowl hunting is controversial ? and studies show conflicting results -- there is no doubt that the ballistics of steel and lead shot dif fer. Changes in shooting habits can compensate for these differences. For starters, hunters should switch to a larger shot size. Accor ding to Bill Brown lee, an expert on steel shot with the Texas Depart ment of Parks and Wildlife, the rule of thumb is to use steel shot that is two sizes larger than your normal lead-shot load. "Steel shot weighs less than lead shot, so larger pellets are needed to maintain the same amount of knock-down power" he said. "For large ducks ? like mallards, pintails and black ducks ? the best choice in steel is #2 shot. For smaller ducks -- like teal over decoys ? #14 shot. Goose hunters should not use anything smaller than l's or BB shot in steel." Jones Hill Carry Out 875-8766 Bucket of Chicken(8pc.) 7** Chicken/ Fish Bucket 74* (Comb. 10 pes.) The second difference between lead and steel is in the shot pattern. Steel pellets are harder than lead, and don't become deformed by the barrel when they are fired. Conse quently, the shot pattern for steel is smaller and shorter than for lead shot. In fact, the diameter of a steel shot pattern may be one-third smaller than lead, and the pattern may be only half as long. "This difference in patterns ac counts for most hunter's dif ficulties with steel shot," said Brownlee. "Ironically, since steel shot pat terns are compact and short, close shots are more difficult than other shots. To adjust for this, hunters should use a different choke. Traditionally, full or modified chokes are favored for duck hunt ing. With steel shot, hunters need to open up that tight pattern. The best choke for steel shot is an improved cylinder -- and the tightest choke that should be used is a modified. Shooting steel shot with a full choke dooms many hunters to failure -- especially at close ranges." he said. A third difference is in muzzle velocities. Since steel shot is lighter than lead, it travels about 100 feet per second faster. "For most hunters, the dif $100.00 REWARD For information leading to the arrest, and conviction of person or persons responsible for the November 8 larceny of W.E. Willis residence and November 27 larceny of Allen Simmons residence. Puppy Creek Community Watch J.H. AUSTIN INSURANCE SINCE 1950 AUTO ? FIRE ? LIKE CASUAI TY 1 14 W. Edinborough Avenue Phone 875-3667 Enviro-Chem Co. EXTERMINATORS Household Pest Control 120 W. EDINBOROUGH AVE. Jim Conoly OFFICE 875-8146 RAEFORD. N.C. 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"It's a good idea to buy an extra box or two of steel shot, and break some targets at a trap or skeet range. This allows the shooter to make adjustments in habits before hunting. And, it's equally impor tant to have a positive attitude. If you think you'll miss ducks just because you're using steel shot, you probably will." *12 fer^ir v. J Rangerette Pageant A Success On November 29, the W.O.W. Rangerettes of Hoke County held their annual Miss Rangerette Pageant. This year they combine their two annual events, the Pageant and their athletic banquet, into one evening. The program started by per forming their Ritual Ceremony, to demonstrate to the parents and guests how they had won first place at camp last, summer. The girls will have an all expense paid trip to go and compete with the entire North Carolina Ranger ettes and Rangers society on the Ritual. A prize of $300 will be awarded to the Youth Lodge that performs their Ritual the best at the State Convention in Raleigh. Contestants were then intro duced to the audience in evening wear. They were as follows: Donna Hales. Leslie Foster, Diane Smith. Stacey Foster. Michelle Edge, Lisa Usher. Miss Usher was the Reigning queen for 1982 and the daughter of Mrs. Yvonne Usher of Raeford, Mandy White, Stephanie Drotar, Amy English, Lisa Barnes, Claudette Jones, Laura Foster, Annette Jones, Christy Beasley. Second runner-up was Amy English daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence English. First runner-up was Donna Hales daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hales. The new Miss Rangerette 1983 is Miss Christy Beasley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Beasley of Lumber Bridge. Miss Beasley will represent the Rangerettes for major events and fill in for the President if she is not able to attend social functions. A new event was opened for the girls this year and that was the crowning of "Little Miss Ranger ette" which was awarded to Miss Laura Foster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Foster. Miss Foster was escorted by Ranger Ashley Hales. Mrs. Hales also did the honor of crowning Lil* Miss and presented her with a small silk rose. The girls also elected their President for 1983, Donna Hales daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hales won the *83 presidency. Awards for the 1982 year went to these girls who worked all year to earn these awards. Most of the honors were given to those who excelled at the annual encampment held last July. The encampment awards are given in various sports events by age groups, 8 to 1 1 and 12 to IS years old. Awards for Room Inspection, conduct and sportsmanship were given to the following: Room Inspections: First place: Donna Hales, second Lisa Barney third Amy English fourth Lisa Usher. Conduct: first Lisa Barney second Amy English, third Lisa usher. fourth Christy West. Sportmanship: First Stephanie Drotar# second Lisa Usher # third Christy West, fourth Amy English. Track V Field: Claudette Jones Basketball: 8-11 Stacey Foster, Volleyball - Michelle Edge, kick ball - Amy English. White Tag Swimming - Mandy White. There was one large victory trophy awarded to Christy Beasley for scoring in basketball, kickball and volleyball. The trophies were given to the girls who scored and were the most valuable players in their events Track 'n' Field - Christy Beasley, Kickball - Stephanie Drotar, Claudette Jones. Swimming: Stacey Foster, Christy Beasley. Basketball: Annette Jones. Claudette Jones. Volleyball: Maxine Blackburn and Donna Hales. Non-athletic awards were given to the following: Donna Hales. No. one Fund Raiser, in Rangerette fundraising events and charity organizations Rangerettes have participated in: Also second Fund Raiser went to Maxine Blackburn third Amy English. These girls have done an outstanding job for 1982 combining their monies these three girls have raised well over $1,000.00 in Rangerette fund raising and charity organizations. Lisa Barnes, Most Improved. Lisa Usher. Sportsmanship. Out standing No. one Rangerette '82 went to Donna Hales. Honored guests from out of town were: Harvey L. Bedsole, National Director and State Manager. Mr. Earl Hughes, fraternity co-ordina tor and Sarah Steinback, former fraternity co-ordinator, Mr. David Reich - area manager. Mr. Bedsole honored the Rangerettes with a plaque for raising the most money in the entire state for the new Woodmen Camp. Mr. Bedsole honored Patti Luns ford with a plaque for being Fraternalist of the Year. This was a nationwide search of over 60.000 people to be chosen for this award. These were surprise honors for Mrs. Lunsford and the girls. The Rangerette President Donna Hales presented Mrs. Lunsford with a dozen long stemmed red | roses on behalf of all the Ranger - ettes. The girls dedicated this night to Mr. Monte Lunsford. They presented him with a plaque for his dedication and support from '79 through this year. During their program Mr. Luns ford also helped Miss Lisa Usher crown Miss Beasley. Entertainment was also provided by "The Lowery Family" The Trio" Karen and Erenestine Hinson and Brenda Kellis all of Raeford which performed gospel music. The main attraction was the Hoke County High School Barber Shop Singers. They performed with great en thusiasm and were enjoyed im mensely. As were the other groups. The. Barber Shop Singers were invited to play at the State Woodmen of the World Convention being held in Raleigh. Appreciation Certificates were awarded by the Rangerette Presi dent Donna Hales to Mrs. Frances Lewis for her help with the girls and the use of her home for their meetings. A special plaque was presented' to Pam Frederick for all of her help in getting publicity for the Ranger ettes and for taking pictures of them irt social community events. Also Mr. David Reich - area manager, Mr. George Hudson Field Representative for their aide in buying an Activity Bus. Mrs. Lunsford presented ap preciation plaque to the Woodmen of the World Lodgt 118 for their, financial moral support to the girls. Mr. Ed Hasty accepted on behalf of the Men's Lodge. Mrs. Lunsford also presented appreciation awards to Mrs. Betty Hales and Mrs. Sandra White for the hours of help and support. The pageant was an all around success which they are very proud of. The Rangerettes have worked very hard and would like to take/ this time to thank all of you that have aided in their success, through financial and moral support. A sincere thanks to the citizens of Hoke County. Special thanks to Mrs. Vardell Hedgpeth (Raeford Floral) and Mrs. Bertha Hendrix for all their help. 1927 Mercedes Replica Traveling Raeford Streets . jr-j ?? ?? ? . '-'V'". Neill McDonald [left] and Gene Johnson with replica of 1929 Mercedes. Retail Sales Down Gross retail sales in Hoke Coun ty were down in October from figures recorded in September, a recent report from the North Carolina Department of Revenue shows. However, October sales were up Bake Sale Successful The homemade bake sale held on December 3 by the Hoke Coun ty chapter of the American Lung Association was a success. Proceeds from the sale netted over $362 for patient services at McCain Hospital and for research into causes of lung diseases. I r from the same period during 1981 and 1980. During October, local mer chants recorded sales of over S3. 5 million with tax collections of more than $70,000. In September the sales figures had reached $4.26 million with tax collections of more than $88,000. The October figures were higher than the $3.4 million recorded in 1980 and the $3.3 million during 1981. Also during October, collections from the local l^o sales tax were almost $30,000. That figure was down from the previous month when collections reached almost $33,000. The 1% funds will be returned to the county by the state. "xu O"**'* Bordeaux Dinner Theatre Bordeaux Motor Inn Village ft Owen Drivee ? Fayetteville Wed. thru Sun. Evenings Resv. 323-1114 Box Office Open Noon-6 p.m. Deily Last Two Weeks The Mus/cmJ Farce That Mmd? Carol Burnett Fmmoua Senior Citizen, Student and Group Discounts by Bill Lindau A working replica of a 1929 Mercedes convertible is traveling on the highways two years after it was "born" in a Raeford garage. Gene Johnson of Fayetteville ex plained Thursday afternoon he bought the car from Neill McDonald of Raeford last August. McDonald said he bought the kit with the parts about two years ago from a supplier in Florida and completed about 60% of it. He had a hard time finding time to work on it, so he decided to sell it. He said the parts came in something like eight separate boxes. Johnson said he wanted a replica to give to his daughter, Gena, as a graduation present when she com pleted her studies at Pembroke State University in 1985. He heard about McDonald and his replica through a mutual friend, so Johnson and McDonald got together, and the deal was made. Johnson completed the work McDonald had started. He said it took him about four months to do the remaining 40% of the work to get the car into perfect form and running condition. McDonald said everything about the car is a perfect replica of the 1929 Mercedes, except the motor, which is a four-cylinder Pinto. Even the hood ornament, though, is strictly Mercedes. McDonald said his wife bought it for him at the Mercedes plant in England. Mrs. McDonald, a counselor at Hoke County High School, was escorting some of her students on a tour of England at the time. Johnson said he's driven the car 485 miles so far (up to Thursday afternoon). He didn't know what gas mileage the car gets, but he said it's good. Johnson brought the car to McDonald's tire business shop to show McDonald what it looks like completed. Neither would say how much f v money they spent on it, but a car ' dealer friend said it would cost $26,400 if bought complete on a car lot with an airconditioner. The Johnson-McDonald crea tion has no air conditioner. Meanwhile, Johnson not only has a unique automobile but he is also meeting more people these days: whenever he stops for gas, someone comes up to take a look at the car. ? ^ Deaths And Funerals Mrs. Ethel Thompson Mrs. Ethel Thompson, 97, died Sunday. The funeral was held Tuesday in ^ Hoffman Baptist Church. Burial - was in the Thompson family cemetery. Surviving are her sons, Coolidge Thompson of Aberdeen, and Burleigh Thompson of Raeford; her daughter, Mrs. Lavonia Smith of Carthage; her stepson, Andrew Thompson of Aberdeen; her step daughter, Mrs. Flonnie Evans of Carthage; and her sister, Mrs. Lee Alice Thompson of Raeford. ^ * * * We're sugar and spice and we can help you buy everything nice. Sweeten your Christmas with U.S. Savings Bonds and get market based interest. A tasty treat that will never desert you. - f] CUSTOMER SERVICE Dundarrach, N.C. COMPLETE INSECT CONTROL FROM THE HOME TO THE FARM ?Federal Crop Inaurance Route 1 , Box 251-A Shannon, N.C. Phone 875-8912 Lynn Elite Richard McMillan 873-2493 Nlghta 875-561 4
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