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PHOTO CONTRIBUTED ADM REPRESENTATIVE Jane Wescott of Bolivia (left) accepts the "Keeper of the Light of Literacy" award from Kelly H olden, chairman of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, at the annual meeting of the Brunswick County Literacy Council. Council Honors Supporters, Elects 1992-93 Leadership Brunswick County Literacy Council (BCLC) recognized the work of volunteers and community supporters and elected officers for the coming year at its annual meet ing Thursday, May 7, at Brunswick Community College. Archer Daniels Midland Com pany (ADM), which operates a plant at Southport , was recognized as a "Keeper of the Light of Literacy" for its recent donation of S 1 ,()00 to the council. Employee Jane Wescott accepted the award, which was pre sented on behalf of the council by Kelly Holdcn, chairman of the Brunswick County Board of Com missioners. The council provides free, private help U) those who wish 10 improve basic reading and wnting skills. BCLC also recognized 48 volun teers and an institutional supporter, Brunswick Community college, for their spccial contributions over the past year to the council's efforts. Guest speaker Philip Gerard of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and WHQR related how his reading and life's experiences have contributed to his writing. The meeting concluded with elec tion of officers for the coming year as follows: Joseph Giamalva of Calabash, chairman; Maryn Hall of Calabash, vice chairman; Sabrina Stephens of Holdcn Beach, secre tary; and Louis Welcker, treasurer. Register June 1 For Summer Term Summer school registration will be held Monday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Com munity College's main campus north of Supply. Summer quarter classes will be gin Tuesday, June 2. To register, students may pay tu ition, fees and books by personal check as well as by several major charge cards. Students who are enrolling for specific programs arc advised to take the ASSET Assessment for Success Seminar. It will be offered Tuesday, May 26, at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Monday, June 1, at 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday, June 2, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and Wed ncsday and Thursday, June 3 and 4, at 9 a.m. only. To sign up lo lake the ASSET, students should call the Office of Student Services, 754-6900, 343 0203 or 457-6329 to prc-rcgister for a session. On the day of the seminar students arc to report to the Office of Students Services 10 minutes or more before the scheduled time so that appropri ate materials can be prepared. Anyone wishing more informa tion about admission to the college or placement in courses can call the Student Services Department. 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Ebony Grissctt of West Bruns wick High School (WBHS) and STAff PHOTOS BY MAmomt MEGIVHN BRIAN NANCE receives his Odell and Virginia Williamson scholarship letter and plaque from Brunswick County School Superintendent P.K. Hankins, as Assistant Super intendent William Turner looks on. Brian Nancc of South Brunswick High School(SBHS) took home plaques as first place winners in the Odcll and Virginia Williamson Oratorical Competition. They also received $2,500 scholarships to the North Carolina colleges of their choicc. For the first time in the 21 -year history of the event, the Williamsons were not in attendance to present the awards personally. Superintendent of Brunswick County Schools P.R. Hankins, who made the presenta tions, said that Williamson was re covering from surgery in Duke University Hospital. Miss Grissctt, who spoke on Near Death Experiences: Fact of Fiction? is the second in her family to achicvc this honor. Her mother, Margaret Grissctt, was the first fe male award winner in 1972. Nance spoke from personal expe riences on the value of parents who expect the best from their children in his talk, Parental Support. Other participants, winners in their respective schools, included Patrice Law of South Brunswick High, Melissa Martin and Julian Bryant of NBHS, and Sigmond Jcnrcttc of WBHS, all of whom re ceived plaques. The competition is open to high school students who have been en rolled in a county high school at least two years and plan to enter a North Carolina university or college. Contestants choose their own sub ject, write their own spccch, and arc to give an oratorical presentation of five to seven minutes. First place awards arc given to a male and a fe male student Hankins pointed out Sunday that Opera House Theatre Offers Walking Across Egypt Next Upcra House Theatre Company of Wilmington presents the comedy Walking Across Egypt , by John Justice, from the novel by Clyde Edgerton, May 27-31 and June 5-7, in Thalian Hall, 301 Chcsuiul Street. The delightful southern comedy introduces us to grandmother Maltie Riggsbcc, who has a mind of her own, and juvenile delinquent Wes ley Benfield, whom she befriends. We also come to know Mattie's family and friends, all united in their disapproval of this friendship. Lou Criscuolo directs the cast of actors which includes Judy Bcntiey, Judy Davics-Mixon, Paula Davis, Chuck Knolaw, David Parker, Tony Pender and Beverly Skinner. All performances begin at 8 p.m. For ticket information and reserva tions, call the Center Box Office, 800-523-2820. Tickets arc available at the door on the evening of the performance. DAVID PARKER (left) and Judy Davies-Mixon are two of the talented cast members of Walking Across Egypt , opening May 27 in Thalian Hall. BRUNSWICK WOODCRAFTER "Quality Furniture Restoration" Repairs, Staining, Refinishing, Caning, Wicker, Mirror Resilvering Hwy. 17 South ? (919)754-4552 P.O. Box 718 ? Shallotte, NC 28459 Let us take care of your odd jobs! (lawn mowing, etc.) And... g. Don't forget to visit our shop for a variety of - T-shirts and transfer designs including I Harley Davidson T-shirts and hats. plus... A wide selection of handcrafted items. ' - 7? C?7cafcortJ If Se& /tine Hwy 130 E. Holden Beach Rd. ? Across from Gray Bridge Rd 754-2070/842-7053 r ?A\\e Frje0 You'll Go Fruity Over Our Fun New Fashions For Girls Don't forget.. .we have great boys' wear too! Infants ? Toddlers Girls 0-14 Boys 0-10 579-9363 Sonrise Sq., Shoreline Dr., Sunset Beachl Children's Clothing EBONY GRISSETT (right) now has something special in common with her mother, Margaret Oris sett. 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