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The Pink Hill Review "Serving Pink Hill, Deep Run, Albertson, Beulaville, And Their Surrounding Areas" V?=, ! : ? = ? ? ' ? ? J ? VOL-6NO-20 ' KEN ANSVILLE.NC 28349 MAY 17.1984 Water And Sewer Bills Hiked In Pink Hill ? . The Pink Hill Town Board met Wednesday night and business was light. Discussion was entered into con cerning the Donald Ball property which adjoins the town hall property and the question of whether a fence and alley belong rightfully to the town. The board talked about the possi bility of increasing the water and sewer rates. Compared with adjoin ing towns. Pink Hill citizens pay ,the lowest rate. Upon, much discussion, all the members voted to increase the rate $1.25 for water and SI .25 for sewer, or as is in most cases, $2.50 per bUl. Out-of-town residents who are provided with town services will pay.SI.25 more also unless sewer is provided, in which case they will also pay, S2.50 extra. There are between 40 and 50 outside users. ~ Lenoir Election Results Retired clerk of court M.E. "Zeke" Creech easily took top honors inthe Lenoir County Demo cratic prima.y commissioners race, while two other candidates face a runoff. Creech won 5,592 votes according to unofficial tallies. And according to elections supervisor Mary Jeffress, a runoff is a virtual certainty between the next highest vote-getters, at torney Paul L Jones, who received 4,761 votes, and state motor vehicle inspector John j. Langs ton, who received 3,701 votes. Other candidates included incum bent J. Winston Odom, who received 3,090 votes; James Preston Hardi son, 1,554 votes; William Haskins, 1,450 votes; and Oaude A. West brook 111, 861 votes. In the county board of education race, where two seats were up for grabs, incumbent J. Oliver Smith captured 3,279 votes to become the most popular education candidate. But, according to Ms. Jeffress, a runoff is possible between the next highest vote-getters, Ray Killette, who received 2,762 votes, and Arthur E. Herring Jr., who received 1,664 votes. Other candidates were John Henry Waters, 1,332 votes, Eugene Parks, 1,317 votes, and Wiliiam R. Carr Jr., 760 votes. jCrime Of The Week Kinston police officers are investi gating a burglary at the residence of _ Estella Rhem of 2500 Offutt Dr. W which took place May 4. Mrs. Rhem told officers someone entered her residence while she was at work. Items missing from the residence were a 10,000 BTU Frigidaire win dow air conditioner'; a Rotel com ponent set tuner, model 120W; a Bose equalizer; a BSR turntable; a Panasonic 8-track tape player, model RS-853; a Realistic electrostatic 4-D model speaker; a Creative accoustic speaker, model CA 1003; a 24" 14k A gold chair; a 18" 14k gold chain and a Signature portable sewing machine. Total value of items stolen was $3,055.95. Lenoir County Crime Stoppers will pay, for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the burglar or burglars. The amount of the .reward depends on the seriousness of the crime and value of the information. Anyone having information in this _ crime or any crime is asked to call 9 Crime Stoppers at 523-4444 week days from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p to. Callers need not give their namqs. All callers remain anonymous, according to Sgt. Larry L.C. O'Quinn, coordi nator. Market Opens The Farmers Market officially A opened Saturday, May 12. At the ^ present time it will be open, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, according to Chester Stocks, Lenoir agricultural extension agent. He said that although there may be people there all day during the week, it would be advisable to call 527-9680 before going on Monday, Wednes day and Friday. You can expect the following vegetables: cabbage, spring onions, green peas, collards and perhaps a few new potatoes. As it has been in past years, the early buyers will get the best possible selection. If you have any questions, ,. '1 the market at the above number or the extension office at 527-2191. ADOPTION Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Martell Deaver of Albertson, Route 1, are proud to announce the adoption of their grandson, Thomas Martell W Deaver Jr., born on July 2,1982. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stroud Jr. of Pink Hill announce the birth of a daughter, Kriston Michelle, on April 7th, 1984, at Lenoir Memorial Hos pital in Kinston. Mrs. Stroud is the former Pam Waters of Kinston. The paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stroud of Pink Hill and #the naternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Wallace of Kinston. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Lo:ry Deatherage of Pink Hill announce the birth of their daughter, Candice Hope, on April. 19th, 1984, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston. Mrs. Death erage is the former Yvonne Stroud of Pink Hill. The maternal grand ? parents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stroud of Pink Hill and the paternal grandmother is Nora Deathorage of Mount Airy. 'Hi | ? K Marendla Howard Wayne Howard Bike-A-Thon The St. Jude's Wheels for Life Bike-a-thon is over for this year and the citizens of Pink Hill and the surrounding communities are to be thanked for their generous support. The sponsors are proud of the 27 riders, the hard-working volunteer recruiters, Billie Faye Howard, Judy Canipe,, Mary Pittman and Pat Howard, and, the contributing citi zens who raised a grand total of $1,117.35. Grace Thigpen, chairman, stated, "It is a wonderful feeling to know that the people of our communities are concerned and caring individuals and on behalf of the children of St. Jude's, I want to thank each and everyone who helped-in any way." Top collectors were Marendia and Wayne Howard with collections of $106 each. Both riders received a trc Craftsmen Needed For Liberty Festival Persons interested in displaying and selling their crafts at the Pink Hill Liberty Festival should contact Lynda Stroud at 568-3562 for more information. The date of the festival will be Saturday, June 30. The deadline for entries will be June 15 or when the space allocated is filled. LIBERTY RUN There will be a "Run" at the Liberty Festival this June 30. According to co-chairmen, Harold Stroud and Scott Stroud, the run will be bigger than ever before. Two new trophies are being added this year ? one for overall women and one for overall men champions. For more information, call 568-4162. Har Scott I Cloth Outlet I Will Re-Open I Saturday, I May 26th I 8:30 til 12:3P| n ir ^ I,? j B ^v I I I I B ^v A I I ^ ^ ^ I I II I?l/\| |OA ;'?? '?-????" .: . Jtil Now the old homestead has new financial muscle. 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