Dennis Brobst, county director of public utilities, will be the speaker for the 11:45 a.m. luncheon meeting at Longleaf Country Club. Brobst has been asked to address the current water situation, the planning process for the next five to 10 years, water sources and the pros and cons of a regional system.
A league spokesperson said his talk would focus on one of the major issues studied by the nonpartisan organization this year. The yearlong theme incorporates such subjects as population growth, its effect on resources and infrastructure and aspects of planning that address economic and geographical development.
People with questions about the league and the program may call Norma Sullins at 673-3980 and leave their name and telephone number.
RESIGNS — Philip Brown has resigned from the Moore County Planning Board.
Board Chairman Jimmy Melton made the announcement during a Thursday night meeting of the board. Melton called Brown “an outstanding board member” and expressed regret that he would be leaving. It was Brown’s final board meeting.
Brown said he would continue to live in Pinehurst but wants more time to pursue a favorite pastime, traveling. He told Pilot Light it would be unfair to his wife, who also enjoys traveling, and to the planning board if he pursues their love of travel at the expense of the time board members must devote to county business.
Brown has served on the planning board since 1999. He was reappointed last year, and his term does not expire until 2004. It will be up to the Moore County Board of Commissioners to appoint a successor.
BUSINESS WOMEN — The Moore County Board of Commissioners has adopted a proclamation designating Oct. 21-25 as National Business Women’s Week.
Commissioner David Cummings read the proclamation during the board’s Oct. 7 meeting.
Sandra Olbon, president of the Sandhills Business and Professional Women, accepted the proclamation, which recognizes that women constitute 62.7 million of the nation’s workforce and own more than one-third of all firms in the country, providing employment for one out of every four workers.
The proclamation also says that the “major goals of business and professional women are to promote equality for all women and to help create better conditions for business women through the study of social, educational, economic and political problems.”
COBLE PLEDGE — U.S. Rep. Howard Coble has signed a pledge to protect Social Security.
The signing took place during a ceremony sponsored on Capitol Hill by the 60 Plus Association.
“With the misinformation surrounding this issue, Rep. Coble is to be commended for assuring senior citizens that he will always protect Social Security,” said Jim Martin, president of the 60 Plus Association. “Congressman Coble can be depended on to protect Medicare and he also has voted for the first prescription drug benefit in history for seniors.”
Coble received these accolades at an event honoring congresspersons who are “senior friendly” in their votes and legislative proposals.
“Clearly Representative Coble is a proven fighter for seniors,” Martin said. He noted that Coble has received the association’s Guardian Award and has received the Benjamin Franklin Award given to those who favor repealing the “death” tax.
PATENTS — Coble has also been credited for helping with enactment of the Justice Department Reauthorization Act, a bill that will simplify international trademark registration, improve patent quality, decrease reliance on patent litigation, protect the small inventor and enhance educational opportunities for Americans.
As a subcommittee chair for the Judiciary Committee, Coble was among the House conferees who met with their Senate counterparts to iron out differences between bills adopted by both chambers.
The Greensboro Republican represents Moore County in the 6th District.
