Milestones

 U.S. Air Force Airman Luke A. Causey, son of Mary Little of Ash, graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

Causey completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Announcement is made of the forthcoming marriage of Janice D. Bottomly and Craig B. Abney, both of Shallotte. The bride-elect is the daughter of Glenn Speaks and Delores Abney of Carolina Shores. The prospective groom is the son of Betty Abney of Cochran, Ga. A Nov. 27, 2017, wedding is planned at The Causeway Inn.

Jay and Shirley Allen of Calabash, formerly of Ithaca, N.Y., after six decades of love and friendship, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Oct. 6. They built a home in Calabash 18 years ago. Jay retired from NYS Electric & Gas Corp. in 1994 and Shirley from Cornell University in 1998.

The couple has three children: Michael (Patti) from Cortland, N.Y.; Jeffrey (Chris Abbuhl) from Belchertown, Mass., and Cathy (Adam) Degarmo from Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. They also have four grandchildren: Brian, Megan, Margaret and Henry.

 American Merchant Marine Veterans, a nonprofit originally established by World War II Merchant Mariners, seeks former and present Merchant Mariners in its membership to help keep its maritime history alive and to assist in achieving its goals, which includes earning veteran’s status for post-World War II conflict Mariners. Membership includes a quarterly magazine.