War anniversaries stir memories of veterans and bonds
Lucille S. deView writes about World War II commemorations, recalling how veterans and their families revived friendships, sang old songs, and shared painful memories. The column reflects on how the home front and veterans’ communities confronted past wars, while praising the cohort who answered the call for humanity.
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France
American Legion
Mademoiselle
Armentieres
Veterans’ Organization
Korea
Vietnam
Lucille S. deView
Orange County Register
Retirees a boon to rural communities
Retirees bring spending and tax base to states, with Morgantown and West Virginia highlighted as a growing draw. Researchers say retirees spend 80 to 90 percent locally, boosting economies like a new industry. States like Mississippi and Alabama pursue retiree recruitment to diversify economies and extend tourism.
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Morgantown
W.va
Bette Fuller
West Virginia
Fuller
Monrovia
Calif
West Virginia University
David Greenstreet
Florida
California
Mark Fagan
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
Ala
Fagan
New York State
Charles F. Longino Jr
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem
N.C
America
Longino
Greenstreet
Mississippi
Alabama
South Carolina
Bob Till
U.S
Tillman
Arizona
Daly Receives Competent Toastmaster Award
Robert Lee Daly of Cove City earned the Competent Toastmaster Award from Toastmasters International for completing the organization's communication and leadership program. He serves on multiple local boards, leads New Bern Toastmasters, and urges audiences to join Toastmasters for improving public speaking ahead of the Aug. 15 7 15 a.m. meeting at the Berne Restaurant.
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al Bunch
Classy
Scarlett Stovall
New Bern
New York City
Craven Arts Council and Gallery
Council
Curtis Ormond
Jose Riollano
Rae Ann Davis
Ginny Draney
Sissy Powers
John Leys
Steve Starnes
Debra Brinkley
Robert Lee Daly
Cove City
Daly
Craven County Republican Party
Clean Sweep Board
Nursing Home Advisory Board
Optometrist Donates Per-Eye Exam to Prevent Blindness
New Bern optometrist Dr. James L. Menius joins National Eye Exam Month by donating one dollar to Prevent Blindness in North Carolina for each eye exam he conducts. The drive funds programs and services of the sight saving agency and raises awareness of routine eye checkups.
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James L. Menius
New Bern
North Carolina
Sight-Saving Agency
Recycling newspaper into fire logs from old Heloise column
Reader asks for instructions to reuse stacked newspaper as fire logs. Hints describe folding, rolling into 5 to 6 inch diameter logs, securing ends with a can ring, drying after soaking for longer burn, and avoiding comics. Also includes tip about salt to reduce soap suds in dishwater.
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Heloise
P.O
San Antonio
Texas
Girl Scouts Registration and Skating Party Announced
The local Girl Scouts will host a noon to 2 pm skating party at Rollerland on August 19 for registered scouts their friends and any girl aged five to 17 curious about scouting. Entry is $1 per person and registrars will answer questions and assign troops. Lower Cape Fear Hospice offers two days of volunteer training from 10 am to 4 pm at First United Methodist Church Havelock on Aug 14 and Aug 21. For information or to register call Joanne Ciampi at 1-800-735-7534.
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Lower Cape Fear
First United Methodist Church
Havelock
Joanne Ciampi
Lupton Family Reunion Set for August 13 in Whartonsville
The 39th Lupton Family Reunion will occur August 13 at Emmitt Lupton’s Whartonsville home. Registration starts 11 a.m. with lunch at 12:30. Attendees should bring cameras, chairs and covered dishes. paper goods and some drinks provided.
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Lupton
Emmitt Lupton
Whartonsville
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Craven Arts Council
Regina Mayolo
State Development Office
Jan Dickinson
Dickinson
Toastmasters Presents
Daly With Communications Award
Toastmasters International
Robert Daly
Area Optometrist
Heloise P.S
Imate
Neuse Blvd
Salsbury
Bulletin Board
Girl Scouts
Cape Fear
Lupton Family
Lupton Book
Gladys I. Holton
Havelock East Plaza
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