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Coatings and mirrors and tinting, Oh My!
This is the second article on outdoor vision protection in recognition of May as National Sight Saving and UV Awareness month. Last week I explained many of the common problems that may befall the unprotected eye from UV radiation. Today I will start to clear-up some of the misconceptions about sunglasses and the wide variety of coatings and tinting that goes along with them. Polarized Lenses Light reflected off of certain surfaces such...
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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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Take advantage of the opportunity
I know you’re supposed to emphasize the point you want to make at the conclusion of a column. But I’m going to do it now because I want to make sure you get it. Today is Mother’s Day. Hopefully, you will, or have already, visited and spent time with your mother. If not, at least phone her. You need to take advantage of the opportunity. I’m sure there are a lot of people reading this who wish they still had that opportunity. And I am one of th...
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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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This week in Raleigh
I want to let you all know that the Senate version of the budget will be coming out soon. I will dedicate an entire (column) to the budget once that happens. This week in Raleigh: * Bills in this section are not necessarily endorsed by Senator Jackson. • HB 149 - Caylee’s Law/Report Missing Children An act to make it a criminal offense to fail to report the disappearance of a child to law enforcement. Caylee’s Law was sent to Gove...
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Take time for God, your mother … all those you love
How do you use your time? Last week’s story on ‘Mother’s Day’ had an ironic ending that pounded the message of time into my heart. My grandson, Connor, begged for quality time with me, only to hear my pleas to finish my work first. After waiting for hours, his childlike faith and honesty taught me a lesson on time. He said, “you work too much Nana, our time together is running out, I’ll have to go home soon and we won’t be able to play.” He...
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A glimpse into the future
Often people wonder about what happens after death. Luke is the only gospel writer to record it, but our Lord spoke of two individuals that died and a little about what occurred after their death. We find this record in Luke 16: 19-31. Some have said that this is simply a parable, but if it is, it is the only parable where the Lord used an actual name of an individual, for he calls the beggar Lazarus. Regardless of if it is a parable or not, ...
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Trusting in a faithful God to work miracles
JESUS SAID, “I AM POWER AND COMPASSION.” Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way” (Matthew 15:32). I believe Christ was making a statement to his disciples here. He was saying, “I’m going to do more for the people than heal them. I’ll make sure they have enough br...
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Kandid Katie
My mother is probably one of the hardest working people you are ever going to meet. She just doesn’t know what sitting still is for. Even if she attempts to rest at the end of the day, she is already contemplating what she can get up and do rather than sit down. I, for one, do not have this problem. That gene just never developed fully in my DNA. I guess it is not a bad thing that she likes to get up and go. To be honest, without her endles...
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The only Mother’s Day is now
A sassy southern sun brushes the morning air clear of leftover foggy memories; slowly it polishes the sky to a sparkle, nature and time gently merge for another great overture of life. Perhaps the week of Mother’s Day has always been this unique. I know it is forever linked with the memories of the past. Warm, fuzzy pictures wrap like ribbons round and round in my mind. “Be still and cool in thy own mind and spirit; and from thy own thoug...
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Featured in the Leadership Graduation picture from left to right, starting on the back row: William Gray of Black Chestnutt & Johnson CPA; Stuart Blount, superintendent of Clinton City Schools; Dr. Paul Hutchins, president of Sampson Community College; Ron Mullins of GO Toyota; Kyle Randleman of Star Telephone; Adon Snyder, Clinton fire chief; Vickie Crane of Sampson County Convention & Visitors Bureau; Susan Warren of Sampson County Schools; Carli Herring of Mary Mack’s Inc.; Pamela Tripp of CommWell Health; and Ginger Stone of Sampson County Schools. (Courtesy photo)
Leadership group’s achievements celebrated
The 2012-13 Leadership Clinton-Sampson program has come to a close. This past Tuesday, the participants received recognition as we celebrated their achievement. The mission of Leadership Clinton-Sampson is to provide a continuous, diverse supply of creative leaders to the county by developing their knowledge of the community and providing them with the opportunity for meaningful action. The eight-month program is designed to provide leaders...
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Area churches celebrating Mother’s Day Sunday
Mother’s Day will be held at the Greater Six Runs Missionary Baptist Church in Turkey Sunday, May 12 at 11 a.m. The speaker will be the Rev. Joyce Murphy, associate minister, and the Rev. Aggie Morrisey will preside. The women’s choir will provide the music. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this Mother’s Day service. The host pastor is the Rev. Leslie Morrisey. Mother’s Day will be held at the Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church...
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‘Deadheading’ extends blooming period of plants
Question: How can I make colorful flowers throughout my landscape last longer? Answer: When reading descriptions for flowering plants, you often see deadheading listed as one of the chores. Deadheading is removal of dead flowers from plants. A flowering plant’s main purpose in producing a flower is so it will be pollinated and produce seeds. A plant produces seeds as a survival mechanism. Deadheading a plant, by removing spent flowers, “tri...
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Free gift for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day, May 12th, will soon be here and women everywhere celebrate Mother’s Day with the family and friends that they love. In today’s busy world, there are many tasks that utilize women’s time, such as jobs, caring for parents/relatives, caring for children, being the family/neighborhood chauffeur, spending time with family and friends and so much more. Women are often too busy caring for others to care for themselves. With so many tas...
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Sunglasses and eye protection
Spring has sprung and the days are getting longer and warmer. That means spending more time outdoors enjoying all that North Carolina Summers have to offer. It also means that those nasty ultraviolet rays from the sun will be more intense. This is why May is designated as National Ultraviolet Light Awareness Month. We all know what happens to our skin when we don’t protect it from the sun’s harmful rays. But do we give much thought to what ...
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