challenges. Our Heroes is also there to improve the lives of our disadvantaged and/or at-risk youth. Phillip, a Vietnam veteran, retired from the U.S. Army after 26 years of service. Ruth, a retired Department of the Army civilian, was working at the Pentagon when it was attacked on 9/11 and lost eight close friends. With strong military ties and deep family roots in Brunswick County, Ruth and Phillip established Our Heroes to give back to our Brunswick County heroes. Neil Ward, operations manager, is also a Brunswick County native and a wellknown horseman. Since joining their team in June 2014, Ward has established an on-site, equine-assisted therapy program at Camp Lejeune; provided Brunswick County Exceptional Children’s classes with a life-changing equine experience; established a summer camp program; and provided one-on-one equine-assisted therapy for adults and children.
Prevention Council, Brunswick County Schools and the District Attorney’s Office. Students are trained to serve as attorneys, jurors, bailiffs and clerks in real cases involving first-time juvenile offenders. These volunteers get a hands-on educational experience, which helps them better understand our system of justice. Juvenile offenders’ participation in this diversion program saves the county at least $2,000 per case. In 2014, 74 defendants were served and 76 volunteers participated in the program. For information, see cisbrunswick.org.
Dosher Foundation Awards Three BCC Scholarships
American Legion Post 543 Makes Presentation to Member of U.S. Coast Guard
Dosher Memorial Hospital Foundation recently awarded $1,000 college scholarships to Brunswick Community College students Chelcie Cruce, Courtney Nygaard and Cheryl Walton. Dosher Foundation’s Scholarship Committee selected the students from a pool of applicants submitted by the Brunswick Community College Foundation. Scoring was based on the students’ grade point average, financial need and an essay. The funds were made available to the Dosher Hospital Foundation from the Noren Foundation, a private foundation focused on education. For more information, call the Dosher Foundation at (910) 457-3850 or the BCC Foundation at (910) 755-8517. Photography: Contributed
Daddy Daughter Dance At the December 16 meeting of the American Legion Post 543, Post Commander Rick Sessa presented a gift card to BM1 Todd Murray and his wife, Krystle, to open an N.C. Sec. 529-c educational fund for the new addition to their family, Camden. BM1 Murray is assigned to the Coast Guard Station on Oak Island.
Girls and their adult male escorts made sweet memories at North Strand Park Daddy Daughter Dance on January 30. Young ladies age 4 to 14 years old and their dads, granddads or other significant adult male in their life enjoyed a catered dinner, a 5x7 photo, dancing and a goody bag. For information go to parksandrec.horrycounty.org.
Photography: Contributed
Silver Coast Bridal Show Brunswick County Teen Court Brunswick County Teen Court took place on January 26 at the Brunswick County Courthouse. Teen Court is a Communities In Schools program in partnership with the Juvenile Crime
The Silver Coast Bridal Show was held on January 31. Couples were able to talk with caterers, photographers, officiants, bakers, DJs, event rental professionals, transportation companies, venue representatives, event planners, florists and more. For next year’s date see silvercoastwinery.com. Winter 2015-16
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