Lead danger hidden in pre-1978 homes sparks child illness
Washington AP reports the Sausers in Kalamazoo uncovered lead dust while renovating their 1920s three bedroom house. Their two young sons developed high blood lead levels, prompting bankruptcy and abandonment of the home. CDC warns most under six risk, urging testing and safeguards. Experts call for better public education and federal action on renter protection and disclosure rules.
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Congressional Task Force
Lanier Serves as NC House Page
Sheldon Lanier a Pamlico County High School student recently served as a page for the North Carolina House of Representatives. Pages assist members during committee meetings and floor sessions, providing interaction with government. Lanier is the son of Mr and Mrs James Lanier and was sponsored by Rep John Nichols.
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Sheldon Lanier
Pamlico County High School
North Carolina
House of Representatives
House
Lanier
James Lanier
John Nichols
Phelps Immerses in French for Week at Catawba College
Frances P. Phelps, a French teacher at New Bern High School, spent Culture and Communication '95 at Catawba College in Salisbury. The week long immersion had teachers speak only French and provided new materials and ideas for classrooms. Participants earned in service credit from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
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Frances P. Phelps
New Bern High School
Catawba College
Salisbury
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Robinson joins Western Wind workshop and performs with ensembles
Lorraine Hale Robinson attended the Western Wind Vocal Ensemble summer workshop at Smith College in Northampton Massachusetts. She soloed with lutenist Grant Herreid in Dowland works and appeared with small ensembles performing medieval to modern pieces. Her compositions were chosen for Peabody Institute preparatory curriculum and featured in Baltimore area spring 1995 recitals.
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Lorraine Hale Robinson
Western Wind Vocal Ensemble
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
Grant Herreid
John Dowland
Peabody Institute of Music
Baltimore
Humane society schedules two meetings and barbecue hotline
The Colonial Capital Humane Society meets 7 p.m. August 3 at Billy's Ham and Eggs Restaurant to discuss emergency prep for natural disasters and hurricane readiness with optional dinner at 6 p.m. Call 633-4591 or 633-0146 for details. The First in Flight chapter of the Society of the Strategic Air Command meets 5 p.m. August 8 at the Havelock Holiday Inn, with charter membership ending December 12 and elections in November. For info call 633-4117. The Weber Grill-Line offers outdoor cooking help through September 4, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays at 1-800-GRILL-OUT. callers receive a free recipe booklet.
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Humane Society
Colonial Capital
Society of the Strategic Air Command Inc
Havelock Holiday Inn
Bob Butcher
Weber Grill-Line
Craven Community College Fall Registration Nears
Craven Community College outlines fall registration dates with new student orientation in August and classes starting September 1. The college offers hundreds of fall courses with in state tuition under 200 dollars at 58 North Carolina community colleges, plus diverse programs from business to nursing and skilled trades. The HRD program has graduated nearly 30 participants, with ongoing classes and career support services. For more information call 638 4131 or 444 6000.
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Havelock
Craven
North Carolina Community Colleges
Air Con
Mark Best
Judy Ball
Cheryl Armstrong
Connie Bell
Mancy Bell
Doris Bowman
Wanetta Brewer
Dena Felton
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