STAFF PHOTOS BY MIC CAXLSON
A WORKER (in photo above) installs trim on a wall in the new addition to the Rourk Branch of the
Brunswick Library in Shallotte this week. The new wing (in photo below) and renovations to the old
building are scheduled to be completed in mid-November.
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Work On Rourk Branch Library
Set For Mid-November Finish
BY ERIC CARLSON
The renovation and addition to the RourV Branch
(formerly the West Brunswick Branch) of the Brunswick
County Library system in Shallottc should be completed
by mid-November, but the Southport library is likely to
remain closed until early next year
Ann Mines, chairman of the Brunswick County
Library Board of Trustees, said at the group's monthly
meeting Monday that final "punch list" work at the
Shallottc library should begin by Oct. 24. However, ren
ovations at the Southport library have uncovered con
struction deficiencies that will have to be repaired, de
laying project completion there.
In his Sept. 9 progress report to the board, project ar
chitect John Sawyer said the general contractor at the
Shallottc branch was working to finish the insulation
and dry wall work, while the electrical contractor com
pleted the installation of main wiring.
Windows have been insulted and the brick veneer
has been completed on the exterior of the Ruork Branch
library. Sawyer rep-..v-*?
Both library branches vcre originally scheduled to
re-open in mid-August, but minor problems have de
layed completion of the Shallottc library. A temporary
branch library has been set up at Resort Plaza on North
Main Street.
The Southport library is even farther behind sched
ule. After removing old shingles on the building's roof,
the contractor discovered plywood used in its construc
?ion is a type that has a history of deteriorating un<k.
heat and is beginning to fall apart The library board
agreed to tear out and replace the old plywood at an esti
mated additional cost of S 10,000 to S 15.000.
A revised project schedule called for final work at
the Southport library to begin Nov. 14, but it seems un
likely that contractors will be able to meet that
timetable.
"It looks to me like they're never going to make
that," said library board member Margaret Harper of
Southport.
Hines named members Marie Harrison and Pearl
Stanley to coordinate land<uaning at the Rourk Branch.
Walt Frazier and Edith Tillman will oversee landscaping
for the Leland library, and Harper will supervise work at
Southport.
In other business at the brief library board meeting,
Library Director Maurice Tate gave a report on the sys
tem's summer reading club. She said child services co
ordinator Ellen King reported 7,727 books read to the
young "listener" participants in the program, while
84,390 pages were read by readers age 7 to 14.
Of the 147 who /egistered for summer reading at
Shallotte, 73 completed the program. King reported. At
the Leland branch. iOO out of 174 registered participants
completed the program while the G.V. Barbee Branch on
Oak Island saw 58 out of 137 finish the summer reading
program.
The board agreed to cancel its Dec. 26 meeting. The
trustees will meet next on Oct. 24.
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JAMES BROWN
FOR SHERIFF OF BRUNSWICK COUNTY
CANDIDATE PROFILE
A native of Brunswick County, I am the son of Jimmy and Edith Brown of Boiling
Spring Lakes. I have been married to the former Beverly West for 25 years. I believe ??? ? irrmrn
that Life Experiences make people who they are. As a person who has served our country in war and
peacetime in both intelligence and police fields, who has served our community with youth activities, as
a law enforcement officer volunteering my time, and as an administrator in both the military and civil
ian realms, my life experience of 45 years makes me the best candidate for Sheriff of Brunswick County.
1 believe that maturity plus proven leadership equals sound wisdom. With this as a base, I feel as a
proven law enforcement officer and with you the voter, we CAN and WILL make a difference.
As a Law Enforcement Officer certified in North Carolina, I currently serve on the police department
in Southport. As such, I have taken courses through Northwestern University majoring in Criminal
Justice & Administration, the North Carolina Justice Academy and various other law enforcement cours
es including:
El Supervision of Police Personnel
0 Police and Administrative Guidance
0 Stress and the Police Manager
21 Legal Aspects of Discipline by Police
Administrators
21 Liabilities in Police Pursuit & Traffic
Enforcement
0 Deadly Force and the Police Officer
21 Law Enforcement Supervisor and the
Recruit Patrol Officer
0 Citizen Support for the Police
0 Evaluation and the Police Supervisor
2] Officer-Violator Relationships
0 Assisting in Prosecution
From 1968 to 1977, 1 served in the United States Army and was awarded the Cross of Gallantry
during the Vietnam War. Additionally, I graduated from the United States Army Intelligence and
Military Police School. This school provides the hiphpcr technical training available in the fol l iTvvi I IV
specialities:
^ Criminal Law 0 Crime Scene Processing
0 Testimonial Evidence 0 Investigations of Crimes Against
0 Physical Evidence 1,6150115 & ProPerty
3 Protective Setvices 21 Drag
0 Special Investigative Techniques
Honors, awards and experiences which make me the best candidate for sheriff include:
"Cf Awarded "Soldier of the Year" for 1973 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 10400
"Ct Administrator supervising up to 240 person- Southport Baptist Church
nd 1970 1975 DRUG AWARENESS Officer, Elk's Lodge
Graduate Noncommissioned Officer #2769
Academy ^ yons club
Graduate Intelligence/Military Police School a, VT ,, ? _ , ^ c
? 3 vf New Hanover County Law Enforcement
Honor Graduate, Combined Arms Officers Association
Training Center ^ Sponsored 3 Dixie Youth ball teams,
Honor Graduate, 5th Combat , . . 1980-1985 .. ..
Training Brigade ^ Qwne?j( managed and operated a successful
Honor Graduate, DA Retention & business for the past 15 years
Career Counseling School ^ Elk>s #2769 Qak Island
^CommLS'6" C0UnSe,0r? Headquarters l* Moose Legion #69
Moose Lodge #2059 Oak Island
CAMPAIGN
PLATFORM
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fa Department reorganization by employee qualification not political influence
Job vacancies will be filled by QUALIFIED personnel regardless of political
influence, race, sex, religion, or creed
fa Ensure that the Sheriff's Department is open to the public 24 HOURS A DAY
fa Establish an anti-violent crime agenda to make our streets & communities a safer
place to live
fa Create a career ladder where criteria for advancement is clearly defined
fa Fair representation to ALL PEOPLE will be strictly ei u'urceu . . . PERIOD
fa Encourage all local and state agencies to cooperate in investigative efforts of all
crimes including the creation of a multi-agency task force with the sole
responsibility of identifying, investigating and prosecuting of drug dealers
^ Examine criteria for accreditation, the merits and resultant benefits of accreditation,
and the feasibility of seeking same
fa Implement a mandatory DOMESTIC VIOLENCE program enacted by patrol officers
through administration
fa Enforce a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for drug dealers
fa Provide more emphasis on Victim Assistance programs
U Rebuild a comprehensive Lnme Prevention program to include citizen input and
participation
fa Implement a SHERIFF'S ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT (SAFE) program to enforce
the North Carolina DWI Laws and decrease alcohol related deaths and accidents on
our local highways
fa Proper investigative FOLLOW-UP program for victims of crimes
fa Encourage Community Involvement in finding solutions to public concerns
fa Emphasize professionalism through enhanced training
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?1?4 THE BRUNSWICK B?ACOnI
Call James Brown for more information at (910)457:5875 or (910)457-6885