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Pictured are two of the DAR high school student honorees — Steven Lee Williamson of Clinton and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Williamson; and Cory Levings of Harrells Christian Academy and her mother, Mrs. Karen Levings. (Courtesy hpoto)
Local DAR chapter honors students
The Richard Clinton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored local high school students who were chosen as the Good Citizen of their school. Mrs. Carl Barr hosted the annual Martha Washington Tea to honor the students. Steven Lee Williamson of Clinton High School and his parents, and Harrells Christian Academy recipient Cory Levings and her mother attended the event. Other student honorees were unable to attend. William...
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Older American Month celebration May 23 at the Center
I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day. God blessed us with a beautiful day to honor our mothers. We did a special salute to all of the mothers here at the center. We dedicated songs of ‘yesteryear to them. They appreciated the words of praise. They enjoyed the ice cream and cake that was served. I am blessed to still have my mother, Elosise Brewington, with me. She is 96 years young. Her steps are getting slower but she is still doing well...
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What’s cookin’?
Sampson County Schools Monday, May 20 Hamburger steak, rice and gray Chicken fajitas with shell Fresh sweet potatoes Peach Cup Fresh fruit Milk Tuesday, May 21 BL hot dog with chili Beef rib-b-que Turnip greens Glazed carrots Diced pears Milk Wednesday, May 22 Pepperoni pizza Corn dog nuggets Steamed squash Candied yams Fresh fruit Milk Thursday, May 23 Spaghetti Chick fillet in bun G...
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Birthdays/Anniversaries
Birthdays May 19 Renee Huffin Betty Hairr Glenn Jordan Lesa Tennington May 20 Charles Jernigan Jessica Joyner Ruby Merritt May 21 Billy Sutton Patsy Summerlin Johnny Tew Walt Parsons Oliva Shipp Anna Emanuel May 22 Delcy Norris Ashley Sinclair May 23 Lonnie Emanuel Tyner Tew Zachary King Nettie Wilson-Pernell Katie Tyndall May 24 Aretha Killett Mary Vann-Register Nikita...
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Garden club guest speaker Gary Pierce addresses aquatic ecosystems during his presentation. (Courtesy photo)
Protecting aquatic ecosystems topic shared at garden meeting
The Just-A-Mere Garden Club met on Tuesday, May 7 at the home of Mrs. Martha Turner, 330 Union Grove Church Road, Dunn. President Bonnie Jackson welcomed everyone along with new members, Mrs. Joy Hall and Mrs. Katherine Gilmore. Mrs. Betty Lee gave devotion from Psalm: 98:4 which emphasizes that God made everything that we enjoy from the singing of the birds to our salvation. Mr. Gary Pierce, local horticulture extension agent in Harnett ...
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Learning 'social graces' On Saturday, April 13, members of the Delta Gems, a program sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for young people, was given a lesson on social graces by Soror Hazel Colwell and a lesson on social media by Soror Katrina Boykin. They learned a lot about table etiquette and the proper use of cell phones and computers. (Courtesy photo)
Learning the ‘social graces’
Courtesy photo On Saturday, April 13, members of the Delta Gems, a program sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for young people, was given a lesson on social graces by Soror Hazel Colwell and a lesson on social media by Soror Katrina Boykin. They learned a lot about table etiquette and the proper use of cell phones and computers.
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Stylist Rose Soto prepares to snip off one section of Rosemary Hunter's hair. Hunter, who turned 66 Wednesday, decided she would offer her hair to Locks of Love, a way, she said, of giving back. (Sherry Matthews/Sampson Independent)
A birthday gift
Rosemary Hunter wanted to do something special for her 66th birthday, something that would be her gift to others. Armed with that desire, the Sampson Regional pediatric nurse, along with a few of her close friends, headed downtown Clinton to Bill’s Beauty Shop where Hunter offered up 12 inches of her black and gray tresses, a sacrifice so cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy would have an opportunity at wigs designed just for them. Sit...
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Shutterbugs 2 student Marcia Jackson's photograph, entitled 'Morning Paradise' was taken at Cashwell in Southport. She said she thought the photograph was a good example of what she had learned in class about silhouette and framing. The picture was taken without a flash.
Reflections
Students in Sampson Community College’s second level photography class, Shutterbugs 2, focused their attention on honing skills they’d learned in Digital Dos and Don’ts, while at the same time learning more advanced techniques, including capturing reflections and shadows. Under the tutelage of instructor Gloria Edwards, students had the opportunity to take numerous field trips, where they were allowed to turn their cameras on the world’s be...
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Older Americans Month 2013 Unleash the Power of Age!
Every year since 1963, May has been the month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions and achievements. It is a proud tradition that shows our nation’s commitment to honor the value that elders continue to contribute to our communities. This year’s Older Americans Month theme—“Unleash the Power of Age!”—emphasizes the important role of older adults. This May, communities across the nati...
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Flurry of activities going on at Senior Center
I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weather God has graced us with!! The rain may get some people down, but I know that it only nourishes the plants and cleans the air. Got to love it all! There is a purpose for everything and we should be thankful. The center has really been getting busy with so many activities lately. I guess everyone has “spring fever”— the desire to get out and do. Tai Chi and Rumba classes started Tuesday with...
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What’s cookin’
Clinton City Schools Monday, May 13 Nachos with scoops Corn dog Refried beans Buttered corn Applesauce Milk Tuesday, May 14 Chick fillet on bun Beef-a-roni Green beans Steamed carrots Mixed fruit Milk Wednesday, May 15 Cheeseburger on bun Hot dog with chili French fries Dill pickle strips Pineapple Milk Thursday, May 16 Hamburger steak and rice Turkey & cheese wrap Candied yams Seas...
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The Great Gatsby: Rated PG-13 Showtimes: Monday through Friday, 6:15 and 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 12:45, 3:30, 6:15 and 9 p.m.
At the Movies
The Great Gatsby: Rated PG-13 Showtimes: Monday through Friday, 6:15 and 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 12:45, 3:30, 6:15 and 9 p.m. Tyler Perry’s Peeples: Rated PG-13 Showtimes: Monday through Thursday, 7 and 9 p.m.; Friday, 7 and 9:15 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2, 4:15, 7 and 9:15 p.m. Iron Man 3: Rated PG-13 Showtimes: Monday through Friday, 6:30 and 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:30, 4, 6:30 and 9 p.m. Scary Movie V: Rat...
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Birthdays and anniversaries
Birthdays May 12 Courtney Westbrook Annie Elliott Norris Donna Landes Kaitlyn Royal May 13 Kimberly Testerman Dot Strickland Trey Warren Mabel Jacobs Kathy Butler Joseph Williams May 14 Stoney Kelly Elizabeth Briza Carmen Galvan Christopher E. Williams Abner Gore Monica Puryear May 15 Jessica Watts May 16 Cathleen Britt Reagan Barefoot Peyton Ellis May 17 Allen Cannon Ruth A...
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Honor roll — Lakewood High School
Listed below are the Lakewood High students who made one of the school’s honor rolls for the sixth nine weeks grading period. Superintendent’s List: 10 th grade – Eugene McFadden 12 th – Denzel Monroe Principal’s List: 9th Grade – Carlos Alonso-Valenzuela, Marisa Combs, Brianna Gibson, Carla Hicks, Catherine Jackson, Aleah Parker, Spencer Ray, Marcus Walton. 10th Grade – Marc Lopez, Eugene McFadden, Jessica Mintz, Coleman Si...
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Honor roll — Union High
Listed below are Union High students who made one of the school’s honor lists for the fifth six weeks grading period. Superintendent’s List 9th Grade: Isabel Rodriguez Principal’s List 9th Grade: Yasmin Aguilar, Daisy Almonte, Jessica Copeland, Asia Henry, MaKayla McNeil, Maria Subias-Gonzalez, Patricia Valdes-Gonzalez 10th Grade: Lynsey King, Lauren Preddy, Claire Riley, Michala Robinson, Amy Rodriguez 11th Grade: Nathali Agu...
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