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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1995
Page
19
A public health educator urges readers to beat barriers to fitness with practical steps. Start small, use daily opportunities, enlist a partner, vary activities, and set short term goals. Get motivated, schedule activity, and seek role models. Marcia Flynt of Craven County Health Department outlines practical tips.
Craven County Health Department urges lead exposure prevention through nutrition and safe practices. Three meals and snacks daily, calcium and iron rich foods, proper water use, safe food storage, careful handling of cookware, and frequent hand and toy washing. Prenatal and household guidance align with WIC and medical advice during Lead Poisoning Awareness Week.
The Craven County Republican Men's Club met July 11 at the Berne Restaurant. Kerry Cox of North Carolina Right to Life spoke on The Folly of the Right to Choose. Members prepared postcards for representatives on flag burning and discussed leasing a bus for a Raleigh meeting.
New Bern chapter of Continental Societies Inc won the national health award at the annual meeting in Norfolk Virginia. Gail Anderson accepted the award. The nonprofit serves youth at risk and is conducting a membership drive with contact numbers 633-1959 and 637-8093.
The Twin Rivers Artists Association held a members only summer show June 23 to 25 at Bank of the Arts with 48 participants and 93 artworks. Ernest Johnson judged the event. Tony Salem won best in show and multiple artists earned first, second, and third in Watercolor, Oilacrylic, and Mixed Media across beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
The New Bern Lions Club met July 10 at the Berne Restaurant with Leonard Walsh officiating. Three prospective members Jo Songe Jean Phelan and Bill Pelam introduced themselves. Preston Spence announced plans for an October Pepsi Cola sale and a fundraiser Halloween treat bags for New Bern schools. A motion to buy 1500 bags was approved pending school superintendent approval. Leonard Walsh was later admitted to Craven Regional Medical Center and members wish him a speedy recovery. For membership info contact Johnny Thompson at 633-9366.
The Tryon Doll Club met July 10 at Judy's Doll Shop for a planning session for the third annual doll show on Sept. 23 at Sudan Temple. Edna Saulnier attended as guest. Judy George led a program on doll and outfit care. Next meeting is Aug. 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the doll shop. members urged to attend. Contact Judy George or Ilona Barkley for details.
The American Legion and Auxiliary Unit 24 met on July 11 and installed officers for the coming year. Legion officers listed include Clifton Harper as commander, Ron Taylor as first vice commander, Guy Coburn as second vice commander, Kenneth McCain as third vice commander, Michael Ragan as adjutant treasurer, Jay Wesley Harrison as historian, and James Lassiter as chaplain. Auxiliary officers named are Jean Coburn as president and Grace Ragan as vice president with Evelyn Green as treasurer.
Tryon Civitan Club met July 10 with 23 members. Isabelle English gave the invocation. Guests Shirley Selepes and Julia Bremer attended. Letters from Boys and Girls Home and Duke Civitan Scholar Fund were read. Members reminded to bring Hardee ticket money by July 24. Social Sept 11 at Sen. Beverly Perdue’s home. Paul Hoch to visit July 24 meeting as guest.
The NAACP invites area youngsters to a 7 p.m. anti drug rap and talent program at Stanley White Recreation Center. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The American Red Cross urges residents to donate at Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station on Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A bloodmobile will collect donations with early comers processed faster. For more information call the public affair office at 466-4241.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Jones of Vanceboro announce the birth of a daughter Hannah Lee on July 12 at Craven Regional Medical Center. Mrs Jones is the former Tammy Anderson of Vanceboro. Grandparents are Shirley Jones of Reelsboro and Betty Swanner of Fort Barnwell. Mr and Mrs John Lawrence of Long Beach announce a daughter Samantha Kierstin born July 6 at New Hanover Hospital in Wilmington. Mrs Lawrence is the former Angie Faulkner of New Bern. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Lawrence and Mr and Mrs William Faulkner of New Bern.
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