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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1994
Page
10
Census data show 27 percent of U.S. children under 18 lived with a single parent in 1993, up from 12 percent in 1970, driven by higher divorce rates and later marriages. The report notes more children with never married parents and rising shared father custody among one-parent households.
The American Red Cross Blood mobile will be at Craven Regional Medical Center from noon to 6 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to p.m. Friday. For more information contact the Craven-Pamlico chapter at 637-3405.
The New Bern Rotary Club collects Cubby bears to aid traumatized children in Craven County. Lauren Wicks, injured in a wreck at US 17 and Secondary Road 172, benefited from a teddy bear in intensive care, illustrating the comfort objects provide to young victims. The Cubby Bear project, named for Cecil Daniels Sr., funds to give bears to DSS Homefinders, local police and sheriff offices, and safety services. Donations, about ten dollars each, support the program with donors listed including Shoney's Havelock and local agencies.
Zeta Phi Beta held its 74th Anniversary National Conference July 28 at the Marriott World Center in Orlando. New Bern’s Ieta Sigma Zeta chapter, led by Janie B. Dillahunt, attended with Doris Harris. Events included a Kwanzaa Festival, Eatonville exhibit viewing, NASA Youth Institute trip, a health campaign, and a World Class Service Award ceremony.
The New Bern Yacht Club announced a monthly TGIF dinner on the second Friday at the Sheraton Cityside with deck gathering at 5 pm and dinner at 6 pm. For details call Jane Neider 636-1935. The club meets the fourth Tuesday at the Sheraton Grand. contact Tom Green 637-7268 for info.
American Legion held July 12 at the post house on Glenburnie Road with officers Gene Sites commander Rene Taylor first vice David Bieker second vice Guy Coburn third vice Michael Ragan adjutant J Wesley Harrison historian Jimmy Lassiter chaplain and Fred Simpson sgt at arms Auxiliary officers Alda Sites Jean Coburn vice president Ella K Monnett secretary Evelyn Green treasurer Mary Ella Harrison historian Gail Bieker and Lucille French sgt at arms. Grace Ragan installed and awarded pins and six state convention trophies. Michael Ragan received 100 percent membership award and recruiting plaque. Former NB Mayor Paul Cox attended and spoke. Next meeting August 9 seeks donations for a tattered flag and contact Grace Ragan or Gene Sites.
Ceetiiinie New Bern High School Bruineties attended the NCA Danz camp in July and earned a blue ribbon plus a bid to the national competition for the second year in a row.
Parents should praise specific efforts to boost self esteem and pride in achievements. Daily family time to share positive actions helps children feel valued. Provide love acceptance and a safe home, and read together to foster lifelong reading interest with Craven County 4 H offering programs call 633 1477 Ivy Reid 4 H coordinator Craven County Cooperative Service.
Dear Heloise advises against discarding damp charcoal briquettes. Moisture makes lighting hard but damp briquettes can still be used by adding them to a grill with a current flame from fresh briquettes. Store charcoal in a dry place with bags tightly closed to prevent future moisture.
A reader shares how empty large popcorn cans became a storage solution for Christmas decorations and a clever soap powder container kept in the utility room. The note ends with gratitude and an invitation to send tips to Heloise at P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, Texas 78279-5000 or via fax.
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