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I I Page 1^A—THE BRUNSWICK BEACON, Tbonday, March M, 18S7 Calabash To Grant Zoning Variance To VFW V^UIMian tvWia aSCrnDCT" all say they want the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post to build a private club in town. That's wh>’ they told Building In spector Bill Dunker last Monday to deny the VFW a building permit as soon as possible. The town's zoning ordinances, ap proved in 1962, prohibit private clubs in any zone in the town. The VFW has had the present coun cil’s blessing since it began planning for the buildirig, but a recent review of the zoning ordinance showed Dunker could not legally issue the group a permit to build. The \TW has scheduled an April 5 ground- breakbig ceremony at the Carter Street site of the proposed building. The council voted to have Dunker deny the permit and then have the VFW appeal that decision at a at 4:30 p.m. March 30 at the town hall. At that meeting, the council plans to grant a variance so a permit can be issued in time for the ground breaking ceremony. “There’s no question that everybody wants the VFW here," said Planning Board Member Charley Thompkins. Council members also voted Mon day to meet jointly with the planning board at its April 6 meeting and to review and make suggestions on amendments to the zoning ordinance. The meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the town hall. “The present zones are so vague it is difficult to enforce them," said Town Attorney Mike Ramos. “We need to sit down and review them and see what changes need to made and what we want to keep." Rmnna added that after the town and the nlanning board review the oi^ dlnance it will set public hearings to receive input on any changes tliat need to be made. Design Discussed Consulting Engbieer Jerry liCwis suggested council members meet with the Brunswick County Utilities Operation Board to decide what ser vices, such as meter reading, the county will provide after the town’s proposed water system is built. Then, lewis said, he could begin the design of the system and send it to Raleigh for state approval. Lewis added that construction on the project could be underway sometime this summer. However, to prevent businesses parking lots from being tom up by the piacement of lines, he said the town could postpone construction in certain areas until after the tourist season. Other Business In oiner business cuiiiii:ii members: •Voted to send a resolution to United Carolina Bank to open a water system account. Town (ilerk Janet 1710(1)85 said the bank required the resolution, which authorizes Mayor Doug Simmons or Mayor Pro-Tern Suzy Moore to withdraw the money when It is needed to pay for the system construction. •■K"'- •Heard Bob CYocker, president of ■ \f the Board of Directors of the •' Calabash Volunteer Fire Depart ment, speak about an electric sign that sits above a fire hydrant located in front of the Calabash Seafood House Restaurant. Crocker said firemen have been shocked ond had their heads bumped while working on the hydrant, and that the department is considering discontinuing its use until the sign can be moved. rac+ry Club's 50-.Mi!e Walk To End At OIB Pier Fores A 50-mile walk to raise funds for scholarships at Southeastern Com munity College will end Saturday at the Ocean Isle Beach Pier. The annual Walk-a-Thon by SCC's Forestry Club is seeking both walkers and sponsors, said club ad visor Bill Ball. Walkers are to meet at the college between 4 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. to register, and to be on the road by 5 a.m. Walkers or runners who want to nm with the group at other points along the route should contact &ll to work out details and sponsor and registration forms must also be filled out. “We'd be happy to have them join us,” he said. Participants must be at least 18 years old or be accompanied by an adult. Although a support group of three safety vans will check walkers about once each hour. Ball recommends that each walker or group of walkers also arrange for their own support vehicle to provide water, food, fresh Spring F(xy\/ard! ■ • V Grab your clock, get ready, set! Dayllglit Savings Time is back-~earller than you expected it. , 4^' DST begins at2a.m. Sunday, April 5, a full three weeks earlier than in recent years, due to action by the UJS. Congress ' “ According to the Congressional Research Service of Washington, ';U.C., me change Is expected to save both Uvss and ssstgy whSe? benefiting certain industries such as tourism. The Uil Dqiartment of Transportation esHmatwS;-^ iiHrfnmw,. that this earlier starting date will help save more than $28 miiiii>ii ^ ' ...traffic accident costs and will prevent more than 1,500 injuries and 20 • "deaths. ..5d ; ^ . T*!® research service also conclude that, “extending daylight mv- .V Inp pjmmf energy, reduce traffic^ tataljilea' and orinnyfinii -.. - ihaveba^jicetynieheiifeflta for induitrtea'depehd^ upon retaHaAlea'' ‘ ■'."^wrecraraon.*- ■■■ ''■' t. " T' lo'' . In North Carolina, the state legislature last week adopted a bill In* f': troduced by House ABC Committee Chairman £. David Redwine that ’^piit ABC outlets in compliance with the change in federal law. Tfc,, Timepieces should be set ahead by one hour.‘' !* :/ .• Sunset Board Talks Access All Sunset Beach Town Council members attended a special closed- door session called Monday after noon to discuss the iuwiTn puns to apply for .state funds to improve public access at the beach. I'he board intends to apply for assistance from the N.C. Office of Coastal Management's Estuarine and Beach Acce-s.s Program to' develop a regional beach access area at the west end of the beach. According to Town Administrator Linda Fluegel, the board' was to discuss purchase of a west end lot to provide access to a 4&.acre tract deeded to the town by board member tlail OMFc dlifkA Ills fuiaMay, other tracts as well. Ms. Fluegel met last Friday with Julie Shambaugh, coordinator of the state’s access program, to go over the town's proposal. The state legislature is expected to fund approximately $1 million for ac cess this year, though the program had not been included in the budget presented by the administration. r CONTRACTORS.. ^ A Take Notice Owr Service! vVP C^rr\/ i-ci# I y j aifCJ nails for your pneumatic tools! * PASLODE * SENCO * BOSTITCH * DUOFAST • .wvT wvjM Muve vtn> dtrivicc TOf UM yOur power noijGrs, regardless of brand! Don't forget to ask about the new Paslode Impulse Nailer-the framing nailer that does it all.. . wMiout Q connecting air hose! Convenience • Savings • Guaranteed Thomas Supply HOLDEN BEACH ROAD/SHALLOTTE/754-5088 -y socks, bandaids or transportation. The volunteers will follow N.C. 130 out of Wiiiteville to N.C. 9C5, follow ing N.C. 90S until it meets N.C. 904, which leads directly to the pier. Prizes will be awarded to the per son raising the most money, as well as both the first male and female walkers and joggers to arrive at the beach. Spectators can expect the first ar rivals in mid-aftemoon, with the walking ending around 9 p.m. Funds raised by the walk will be used to provide two $75 scholarships each academic quarter to SCC forest technology students, one for ex cellence in grades and one for outstanding effort or improvement. The club will also contribute funds to the March of Dimes and to the SCC Foundation Inc. County Will 'Pin' Employees BY SUSAN USHER Following the suit of private in dustry, Brunswick County plans to recognize its employees this year, for the first time, for longevity of ser vice. Personnel Technician Debbie Bowling said the service pins, authorized by the Brunswick County Board of (Commissioners last year, would be awarded for three years’ service, five years' service and then for increments of five years. Custom-designed by O.C. Tanner of Greensboro for the county, the pin consists of two basic parts—a crest in the style of the county seal and an at tachment in the shape of the county. Three-year employees will receive the basic crest, while five-year employees will get the combination pin. Those with longer service are to receive jeweled pins, with genuine diamoTius, sapphires or Cumbina- Uons of both arrayed along the wider side of the county figure, she said. "They’re real pretty," said Bowl ing. Only employees with continuous service will receive the pins when they’re presented at Uie annual employees’ day. That will be held May 23 in conjuction with the opening of Lockwood Folly Township Park near Holden Beach. While it’s more common in in dustry to begin recognition with an employee’s fifth anniversary, Bowl ing said that the county wanted to FOR TIRES at the best prices, pins a whole r^Wi 'ss you stop at a sifYice station for, step in at DYKES? TIRE CENTER i Enoi SERVICE STATION HWY. 17. 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The pair were competing against each other Saturday In the Coastal Rabbit and Cavy (guinea pig) Brccdere Association show held at Shallotte Middle School. They brought their rabbits all the way from Summerville, S.C., for the event Prospective walkers or sponsors are asked to call Ball at 642-7141 bet ween 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. or 12 noon and 1 p.m. weekdays, or at 642-2947 even ings. INCOME TAX PREPARER DIANA CLEWIS build in a reward duriftg those first years of employment. “It’s just midway,” she said. “If they hold on for five years it seems like they slay on.” Turnover is higher in the first years and rewards fewer, with all employees in that bracket earning the same rate of vacation time. To take advantage of a volume dis count, Bowling has ordered 200 pins, with the extras in the three-year unadorned category. She expects ap proximately 150 pins to be distributed at the May employee recognition ser vice. 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