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What’s Happening for July 15, 2012
TODAY Canoe trip: There will be a two-hour guided canoe trip down the Lumber River today at the Chalk Banks Access Area, at 2 p.m. All participants must be able to swim. Bring sunscreen, drinking water, a snack, and any other necessary items. For information or to make reservations, call Ranger Eric Siratt at 910-628-4564. Preregistration is required. TUESDAY Meeting: The Robeson County Partnership for Children’s Executive Committ...
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Sydney Jackson, 13, practices the back walk on the balance beam. She learned gymnastics at the Lumberton Gymnastics Academy and says the sport has become her passion. 'It feels like you're flying,' she said. Anne-Claire Siegert | The Robesonian
Local girls find strength in gymnastics
LUMBERTON — A little girl’s voice pierces the silence after her father hands her the telephone. Juxtaposed with the innocence in her tone, the command 11-year-old Morgan Miller takes in conversation comes as a bit of a surprise. The rising sixth-grader at Southeastern Academy is student at Lumberton Gymnastics Academy, and has been for seven years. She credits the experience with giving her confidence. “I’ve made lots of friends doing gym...
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Feature briefs for July 11
LUMBERTON — The Boys and Girls Club of Lumberton Robeson County will hold its 10th annual Duck Race on Saturday at Stephens Park, an event that raises money to support the club and sponsor members. It starts with a performance by the Carolina Breakers at 11 a.m. Free refreshments, including hot dogs and donuts, will be available. A ticket to rent a duck for the race is $25, and the person who rents the first duck across the finish line wi...
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Search for new ‘Biggest Loser’ comes to Raleigh
RALEIGH — Robesonians looking to lose some weight and gain some fame might want to audition for a spot on the popular television series “The Biggest Loser.” The popular television show will hold a search for new contestants on Saturday at the Rex Wellness Center at 6602 Knightdale Blvd. in Raleigh from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The city was chosen as a location after fans of the show voted for it in a poll. According to Holland Weathers, castin...
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Lee Hester, right, retired manager of Lumberton Regional Airport and current special operations lieutenant for Lumberton Rescue and Emergency Services, was presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award for his work in public safety by Robert Ivey, commander of the rescue unit, left, in a surprise ceremony Monday night.
Local man receives highest civilian award
LUMBERTON — Lee Hester, who recently retired as the manager of the Lumberton Regional Airport, was rewarded for his years of work for the city and for his community service with the state’s highest civilian award. Fifteen relatives and friends surprised Hester during a weekly meeting on Monday evening at the Lumberton Rescue Squad to present him with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Hester spends his retired days volunteering as the special...
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Tahnea Locklear
Tahnea Locklear joins cooperative extension
My name is Tahnea Locklear and I’m happy to introduce myself as a new Community and Rural Development agent with North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center. My primary responsibilities focus upon tourism, local foods, and a sustainable local economy. I grew up on and around farms in Indiana’s largest and most rural county. My parents raised corn, soybeans, and hogs commercially, as well as garden and orchard produce for o...
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Angela Carter was recently awarded a grant to give local artists exposure by filming her 10-minute-or-less mini- documentaries. 'Arts Trippin’,' which is aired on YouTube, tells the stories of local artists.
The right angle
LUMBERTON — The tables turned on Angela Carter last week when she assumed the role of the artist being interviewed. More recently, she has been the one asking the questions. Through the focus of a camera lens, Carter hopes to give local artists exposure in 10-minute-or-less mini-documentaries, coined mini-docs. “Arts Trippin’” takes the viewer on a journey into the creative process, along the ups and downs of an artist’s career, in the vess...
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What’s Happening for July 8
TODAY Concert: The Men’s Organization of Bethany Presbyterian Church will host a concert honoring the second anniversary of Ministers of Music and Directors at the church at 700 Elizabethtown Road on Sunday at 4 p.m. MONDAY Dance lessons: The Lumberton Recreation Department will sponsor shag lessons. New classes start Monday at the south end of Pine Street Activity Center. Beginner classes start at 7 p.m. and intermediate classes st...
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Chloe Edge, front row, left; Jordan Revels; Jada Coward; Jayla Graham, second row, left; Autumn Walters, Marisa McMillan, Karina McMillan; Morgan Sanderson; Jalynn Roberson, back row, left; Jada Walker; and Gwendolyn Bluie were among the Girl Scouts recognized for selling more than 1,000 boxes of cookies.
Sweet sales
Chloe Edge, front row, left; Jordan Revels; Jada Coward; Jayla Graham, second row, left; Autumn Walters, Marisa McMillan, Karina McMillan; Morgan Sanderson; Jalynn Roberson, back row, left; Jada Walker; and Gwendolyn Bluie were among the Girl Scouts recognized for selling more than 1,000 boxes of cookies.
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Reunions for July 8
The descendants of William A. Chavis and Gertrude Ledwell Chavis will hold a reunion on July 21 at 1 p.m. at the Antioch Baptist Church at 1237 Rozier Siding Rd. Bring a hot covered dish, a dessert and a beverage. For questions, call Caleb Chavis at 910-865-5287 or Jerry Chavis at 910-506- 7164. The Hunt Family will hold a reunion today at 1 p.m. at West Saddletree Baptist Church on Rennert Road. For information, call Cecil Hunt a...
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Robeson County Library provides a variety of resources
What is Red Springs’ best kept secret? It just might be the McMillan Memorial Library. Located at 205 E. Second St., the library is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 2:30 until 6 p.m. Jackie Rentz and Ginny Batton maintain operations in the library with the help of Danielle Hickman. The staff welcomes you to visit the library and is available to help you find the information that you need. Even though McMillan Memorial Library has been in ...
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The passenger depot in downtown Maxton was located behind a two-story building, which held Mrs. Harker’s Millinery Shop. Harker’s first husband, Capt. Frances Marion Wishart, was killed by members of the Henry Berry Lowery Gang, and her second husband was owner of The Scottish Chief. In the background is the grade school and homes along Florence Street. The photo was taken circa 1910. Photo courtesy Maxton Historical Society.
A look back — 1910
The passenger depot in downtown Maxton was located behind a two-story building, which held Mrs. Harker’s Millinery Shop. Harker’s first husband, Capt. Frances Marion Wishart, was killed by members of the Henry Berry Lowery Gang, and her second husband was owner of The Scottish Chief. In the background is the grade school and homes along Florence Street. The photo was taken circa 1910. Photo courtesy Maxton Historical Society.
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Price-Henke
Announcements for July 8
WEDDING Price-Henke Elizabeth Hicks Price of Dillon, S.C. and formally of Lumberton, and Harvey Harold Henke III, (Hank) of Lumberton, were married at 3:30 p.m. on June 18. The private ceremony took place on a beautiful day and on the sands of Myrtle Beach. The Rev. Benjy Simmons officiated. The bride is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Virgil Hicks of Lumberton. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Douglas...
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Feature briefs for July 8
LUMBERTON — The Boys and Girls Club of Lumberton Robeson County will host its 10th annual Duck Race on Saturday at Stephens Park starting with a performance by the Carolina Breakers at 11 a.m. Tickets to rent a duck for the race are $25, and the person who rents the first duck across the finish line will receive $2,000. Free refreshments, including hot dogs and donuts, will be available. PEMBROKE — Union Elementary School will be sponso...
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James Parsons
New rules proposed for organic poultry
The number of “backyard” poultry flocks is increasing. More and more people desire to grow their own poultry for meat and eggs. Some of these people want to maintain an organic classification, which is not easy to accomplish. One of the major concerns is the use of feed additives. The following information discusses a proposed rule concerning the addition of methionine in “organic” poultry feeds. The U.S. Department of Agriculture published...
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