as they did last year. One of the teams from Post 543 includes, from left to right: Doug Pratt, Dave Holly, Tom Pomeroy and Post 543 Adjutant Gary Crowden — all part of the Post Honor Guard. Starting in 2013 the Oak Island Moose Lodge #2059 has been providing two meals each day for three months each spring to the military men and women in training at The Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point [MOTSU] Southport. MOTSU is the largest ammunition port in the nation, the Army’s primary East Coast deep-water port and the Department of Defense’s key Atlantic Coast ammunition shipping point. PHOTOGRAPHY: CONTRIBUTED
Winners of Museum’s “Sea Creatures” Recycled Art Contest
The Museum of Coastal Carolina’s second annual Recycled Art Contest attracted almost 100 entries. The theme for this year’s contest, which was open to all students ages 5 to 18, was “sea creatures.” Artwork representing any sea creature had to be constructed only from recycled materials. The museum would like to thank all of the families, schools and clubs that participated in this year’s contest and acknowledges the generous financial support for awards and prizes received from the South Brunswick Islands chapter of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. The entries were judged by museum staff and volunteers on November 22. First-place prizes were awarded to J. T. Clemmons (1st grade), Ava Lute (2nd grade), Hunter Hill (3rd grade), Hailey Robinson (4th grade), Cora Jones (5th grade), Genesis Humphrey (6th grade), Alex Kruczko (middle school) and Kelly Adams (high school). Special recognition for “outstanding team effort” went to the entry submitted by South Brunswick Charter School’s first grade class. Second and third place ribbons were also awarded, and each student received a participation ribbon and small prize award.
of days between when a child is born and when that child enters kindergarten. It is also when 90% of the brain develops. Smart Start administers programs and services for children from birth to age 5 including Child Care Resource & Referral, Parents As Teachers, Raising A Reader and NC Pre-K. To become a volunteer or to learn more about Smart Start of Brunswick County, visit the website at smartstartbrunswick.org or call (910) 754-3166.
Cameryn Smith Named The First Tee Scholar - Class of 2015 Congratulations to Cameryn Smith on being named a The First Tee Scholar - Class of 2015. The Scholars Program is a distinction awarded to participants who excel in academics, leadership, character development, and chapter and community involvement. The designation of scholar brings with it eligibility for scholarship opportunities and national events. Cameryn is The First Tee of Brunswick County’s third participant to receive this recognition. Cameryn is one of the original participants at The First Tee of Brunswick County and has been actively engaged in programming since 2006. In addition to Cameryn’s intense devotion to her own development through The First Tee, she is also an incredibly devoted volunteer and mentor for the chapter. Additionally, Cameryn is always willing to speak about The First Tee to the public and the board of directors, to serve as an ambassador of the program and to discuss the benefits of being a The First Tee participant. Cameryn will attend Queens University of Charlotte this fall where she will represent the Royals on their women’s golf team. Cameryn plans to major in Sports Communications and minor in Sports Management. Additionally, Cameryn will continue to remain active in The First Tee and in impacting the lives of other young people by volunteering with The First Tee of Charlotte.
CIS 20th Anniversary
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Oyster Roast to Support Smart Start of Brunswick County An Oyster Roast to benefit Smart Start of Brunswick County was held at the home of Polly and Rusty Russ in March. Guests from throughout Brunswick County enjoyed an afternoon of local oysters, refreshments and fellowship while raising funds for Smart Start of Brunswick County and its programs as well as learning more about the First 2000 Days message. 2,000 is the approximate number
Communities In Schools of Brunswick County (CIS) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2015. Each month throughout the year events are taking place to commemorate 20 years of service to students and families of Brunswick County. April’s event highlights child abuse prevention with participants in CIS parenting programs planting Spring 2015
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