Norwayne red ribbon Wayne-Wilson News Leader, Fremont, NC

22 November 2007 – Seven Wayne County middle schools recently participated in a Red Ribbon Essay contest sponsored by Wayne County 4-H, Cooperative Extension, and Eastpointe. The theme for each essay was “Why it’s important to remain drug free.” Schools selected winners in each grade level.

Red Ribbon week is celebrated each year from October 23 -31 to commemorate the life of DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) agent Enrique Camarena who died at the hands of drug traffickers in Mexico in 1985. Camarena had wanted to make a difference in the fight against drugs; to honor his memory red ribbons were worn by friends and neighbors after his death. Others soon stepped up and formed coalitions to fight drugs and alcohol throughout the country.

Over 800 essays were written by students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades across the county. Winners at Norwayne Middle School were: 1st Myra Waheed, 2nd Jackson Yelverton, 3rd Cierra Harris, 6th; 1st Kayla Newsome, 2nd Breanna Bass, 3rd Breana Donnelly, 7th; 1st Nick Hilker, 2nd Katlyn Lancaster, 3rd Cameron Taylor, 8th.
Rosewood Middle School winners were: 1st Brendan Trinidad, 2nd Abigale Godwin, 3rd Nicole Radford; Spring Creek School – 1st Amanda Strickland, 2nd Sarah Hines, 3rd Amber Edwards, 7th; 1st Candis Lane, 2nd James Lancaster, 3rd Candy Pablo, 8th.

Other area winners: Eastern Wayne Middle School – 1st Summer Woodard, 2nd Hannah Wiser, 3rd Starla Strickland, 6th; Grantham School – 1st Aaliyah Ford, 6th; Goldsboro Intermediate School – 1st Caleb Sasser, 2nd Chandler Evans, 3rd Bria McCoy, 6th.

Many winners made excellent points in their essays. So why is it important to remain drug free? As Nick Hilker declares, “The youth of this nation will, not maybe, create and decide our future.” Amanda Strickland notes that “You lose the ability to make good and rational decisions” if you take drugs. Brendan Trinidad states that “You may say or do things to someone you care about that you would never say or do if you were not under the influence.” Adam McCullen declares he “will work diligently on his goals of graduating from high school and college” instead of doing drugs. Kayla Newsome points out that “life is already hard. Why make it harder by talking drugs?” Summer Woodard concludes that “The people you love might not be a part of your life any more because you picked up a cigarette or some kind drug and got addicted to it.” Caleb Sasser sums it all up: “Saying NO to drugs means you’re saying YES to life!”

Essays were judged on Creativity, Subject Matter, and Mechanics (spelling, grammar). Winners received trophies and gift cards for first, second, and third places. Guidance counselors coordinated the event at each school. Barbara Byers, 4-H Prevention Program Director presented trophies and gift cards to winners. “The content of the winning essays was exceptional. Judges at each school had a hard time picking winners! I’d like to thank Norwayne Middle School for choosing winners from over 700 essays. I’m looking forward to even better essays next year!”

To learn more about the 4-H Prevention program call Barbara Byers at 731-1527. Additional information about Red Ribbon Week can be located at www.dea.gov/ongoing/redribbon02.html. Parents may also visit www.theantidrug.com to learn more about talking with their children about drugs.

In addition to the Red Ribbon Essay Contest Wayne 4-H, Cooperative Extension, and Eastpointe distributed pencils saying “I’m Drug Free” to all middle school students. Grantham School and Tommy’s Road Elementary students received Red Ribbon stickers and ribbons and saw a prevention skit entitled “Rescue Squad – Alert” to help students learn different ways to say no to drugs.

Antioch Turkey Shoot

Antioch Fire Department will have its annual Turkey Shoot on Friday and Saturday nights, November 9-10, 16-17, and Wednesday, November 21. Cost will be $3.00 per shot and prizes include: turkeys, hams, sausage (link & patty), pork chops, and picnics. The Fire Department is located on Hwy. 111 North and Big Daddy's Rd. across from Northeast Elementary School. Shoot starts at 6:30 p.m.

Miss Stantonsburg pageant

The search is underway for Miss Stantonsburg 2007-2008. If you are a girl attending high school and living within two miles of the town limits, you can apply to carry the title and wear the Miss Stantonsburg Crown.

Entrants must fill out an application and be able to present a special talent upon request. There is a $10 entry fee, which should be paid at the time you pick up an application from the town hall. Completed applications are due back at town hall no later than November 20.

The competition will be November 27 at 7:30, immediately following the regular meeting of the Kiwanis Club. Additional information is on the application forms. You may also contact Mrs. Shirley Whitley at 238-3615 and swhitley@embarqmail.com or Mrs. Marie Edmundson at 236-7800 and premiervideo@hotmail.com. The contest is co-sponsored by the Stantonsburg Kiwanis club and the Town of Stantonsburg.

Eureka Christmas parade

The Eureka Christmas Parade will be December 9 at 3:00. Line up time will be at 2:00.

The entry fee for the parade will be cash donations and/or canned good donations for needy families in the area. For more information, please call Jimmy Wise at 242-3146 or Reta Chase at the Eureka Post Office, 242-5064.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2008

On January 21, 2008 the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Committee in conjunction with the City of Goldsboro and Wayne County will host the 20th observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

Ads may be purchased for the souvenir program booklet. The deadline for all ads is Friday, December 14.

For more information, please contact the Community Affairs Office at (919) 580-4359.

Pikeville trash pickup

The Town of Pikeville has rescheduled its trash pickup to Friday, November 23 instead of Thursday, for Thanksgiving.

Letters from Santa

For a $5 donation to the Wilson Jaycees, your child/adult can receive a personalized letter from Santa. This project is open to ALL ages because adults often enjoy receiving letters from Santa as well!
Applications can be found online at www.wilsonjaycees.org and must be received (not postmarked) by December 10 to ensure Christmas delivery. If you do not have a child to send a letter to, donations are also appreciated. Mail application/donations to PO Box 2584, Wilson, NC 27894.
We will use our Santa money to purchase Christmas gifts for the Boys & Girls Home of NC at Lake Waccamaw.

Festival of Trees

The Family Support Network of Eastern North Carolina will present its Festival of Trees from November 28 through December 21 at the Greenville Convention Center, 303 Southwest Greenville Blvd., Greenville.
Admission is free to see 100 holiday tree wonderland. Reservations are required for Story Time and Photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, which costs $8 with one child in picture, $10 for two, and $12 for three. Reservations are also required for the live and silent auction and preview cocktail and hors d’oeuvres party, on November 30, which costs $30 for one and $50 for a couple.
All proceeds go toward providing emotional support and resource information for families who have a child with a chronic illness, premature birth, or disability, or who have experienced the death of a child.
For more information about the Festival or the Family Support Network Eastern NC, or to make a reservation, please call 252-328-9332 or 252-328-9337, or email fsnenc@gmail.com or fsnfestival@gmail.com.
The FSN-ENC website address is www.fsnenc.org.

Medicare plan D help

Open enrollment for Medicare D is through December 31, 2007. This is the time to change your drug plan, or get out of a Medicare Advantage Plan.
Wayne County Services on Aging, 100 John Street in Goldsboro, has Medicare counselors available. Appointments can be made on Tuesdays from 11-4, and other days on a limited basis. Call 731-1591 for an appointment.
WAGES, at 601 E. Royal Avenue in Goldsboro, is offering appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Call Terry Davis, Medicare Counselor, at 734-1178 ext. 205 to set up an appointment.
Please remember to bring your Medicare card and a list of your current medications to your appointment.

Christmas tree sale

St. Luke United Methodist Church will have a Christmas Tree lot on Wayne Memorial Drive, next to CVS Pharmacy and across from Wendy’s. They will begin selling freshly-cut Frasier Fir trees on Thanksgiving afternoon, with size ranging from table-top to ceiling-high. All net proceeds will benefit Goldsboro’s St. Luke United Methodist Church ministries. Santa will also make visits to the tree sale.

Storytime for preschoolers

Preschool story time for children ages 2-5 is held at the Fremont Library on Monday mornings at 10 a.m. Children are invited to come and participate in songs, craft projects, and the reading of fun books.

Cocaine Anonymous meetings

Cocaine Anonymous meets every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. at Carolina Treatment Center, 1700 East Ash Street, Suite 200, Goldsboro. The group is 12-step focused, open, and non-smoking. For more information, call Kim at 919-583-9326 or Amy at 800-810-8423, ext. 145.

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Issue of 22 November 2007

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