The 71st Lee Regional Fair will kick off this coming Monday, Oct. 6, with marching bands, thrilling rides, good food, and neon lights illuminating the night sky.
The Sanford Lions Club sponsors this week-long feast of family fun and your attendance helps support the many charitable projects undertaken by Lions.
But not all the fun will be taking place on the midway. Exhibit halls and the Lions Pavilion (arena and barn areas) will be filled with the products of skilled hands and farm animals. Next to the N.C. State Fair, this is the region’s largest agricultural fair and thanks to the state’s Extension Service and its local staff, folks from Lee, Harnett, Moore and Chatham counties will share their ways of life with one another.
Speaking at the Lions meeting this past Thursday, Sept. 25, were Fair Director Ronnie Turner and County Extension Director Susan C. Condlin. Also present were many members of the Fair Advisory Committee who have expertise in various areas of the event, especially agriculture. Many of them also serve as volunteers at the fair.
The annual fall fair is the Sanford Lions’ foremost fundraiser of the year. Lions help local citizens who are blind or sight impaired as well as the hearing impaired. Many programs helping needy youth are also supported locally and statewide. Local Lions clubs help fund national and international projects that mean millions of dollars for medical research and aid directly to the needy. Your support of the Lee Regional Fair and other fundraising efforts by Lions is greatly appreciated.
Registration for exhibits and livestock starts this weekend starting with exhibits on Saturday from 2-6 p.m. This continues Sunday from 1-5 p.m. and includes livestock and game birds. On Monday morning, judging of exhibits and broilers takes place. That is followed at 4:30 p.m. when the gates open with youth tractor and truck driving registration. At 4:45 p.m. official opening ceremonies begin with a parade featuring bands from both Lee County High School and Southern Lee High School culminating in the ribbon-cutting at 5 p.m. at the main gates at the exhibition halls.
Some highlights of the week include the cheerleading exhibition Monday night, Tiny Miss and Little Miss pageants on Tuesday evening, the Junior Miss and Miss Lee Regional Fair Pageants on Wednesday plus the livestock show and poultry auctions, followed Thursday morning by preschool student story times and free rides for kids and at night a demolition derby. Friday night will bring a talent contest. There will be much more free entertainment throughout the week.
The fair’s last day on Saturday will see gates opening at noon with many activities for children ranging from a diaper derby to a 4-H dog show and animal extravaganza. Also a lawn mower pull as well as an antique tractor pull, motorcycle races, homemade ice cream churn-off and even an Elvis impersonator.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Lions' History Sept. 4 Topic
By Jim Romine
On Thursday, September 4, 65 members of the Sanford Lions Club met for their weekly meeting. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Richard Henley, and Program Chairman for the night Jimmy Bridges gave the blessing for the meal. After all were seated, Bob Nelson and Ish Riviera entertained the Lions with some jokes and commentary.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Lindsay Jones, Lion Marvin Joyner gave an encouraging recap of the Marketing Committee efforts. An announcement was made regarding the Flea Market, being held every Saturday morning through September. Anyone wishing to rent booth space is encouraged to contact Lion Teresa Dew. Lion Preston Spence announced that he had been lucky enough to be appointed Chairman of the Camp Dogwood raffle ticket sales for this year. These tickets are sold to support the camp for the blind, and the winner receives a new automobile. Preston reminded everyone that last year’s winner was Don Dollar of the Sanford club.
Lion Glenn Stubbs announced that the Relay For Life event, held at the Lions Club Fairgrounds for the last two years, raised over $176,000 to fight cancer, and thanked the Lions for their support. District Governor David Martin announced the dates for the District 31 – F Convention, which will be Nov 14 and 15 at the Days Inn in Southern Pines. All Sanford Lions are encouraged to attend and support their homegrown District Governor!
The Program Chairman, Jimmy Bridges, introduced the speaker for the evening, who was Jimmy Bridges! His program was on the history of the Sanford Lions Club, and many of the events and traditions that have made the Sanford Lions Club one of the strongest and largest in North Carolina. Bridges was well qualified to lead this program and discussion, having joined the club in 1956, and being very involved in its activities through the last 52 years.
He related how new initiates used to be required to eat raw meat after a pep talk on the ingredients used for the meat’s dipping sauce. That pep talk sent some folks running, but it was all in good fun, as it was actually pretty tasty. He spoke about requiring new members to carry a miniature birdcage with a lion in it everywhere they went, and if caught without it, had their time with the cage extended. He spoke of summer meetings being held around the community at various churches, where the food was always excellent.
Bridges spoke of the history of the Lee County Fair, now the Lee Regional Fair. In the 1930’s it was more of a carnival, and held on Steele Street. It moved to its permanent home, the Lions Club Fairgrounds, in 1969. He spoke of the development of the Fairgrounds, with construction of the baseball field, the Exhibition Halls, the soccer fields, and the new Arena. The Fairgrounds are truly a valuable resource able to be used by many groups county wide because of the generosity of the Sanford Lions.
After Lion Bridges concluded by saying that he was proud to be a part of the Sanford Lions for the last half century, Vice President Henley thanked Lion Bridges for the program and concluded the meeting with all the Lion’s repeating our motto, “We Serve”.
On Thursday, September 4, 65 members of the Sanford Lions Club met for their weekly meeting. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Richard Henley, and Program Chairman for the night Jimmy Bridges gave the blessing for the meal. After all were seated, Bob Nelson and Ish Riviera entertained the Lions with some jokes and commentary.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Lindsay Jones, Lion Marvin Joyner gave an encouraging recap of the Marketing Committee efforts. An announcement was made regarding the Flea Market, being held every Saturday morning through September. Anyone wishing to rent booth space is encouraged to contact Lion Teresa Dew. Lion Preston Spence announced that he had been lucky enough to be appointed Chairman of the Camp Dogwood raffle ticket sales for this year. These tickets are sold to support the camp for the blind, and the winner receives a new automobile. Preston reminded everyone that last year’s winner was Don Dollar of the Sanford club.
Lion Glenn Stubbs announced that the Relay For Life event, held at the Lions Club Fairgrounds for the last two years, raised over $176,000 to fight cancer, and thanked the Lions for their support. District Governor David Martin announced the dates for the District 31 – F Convention, which will be Nov 14 and 15 at the Days Inn in Southern Pines. All Sanford Lions are encouraged to attend and support their homegrown District Governor!
The Program Chairman, Jimmy Bridges, introduced the speaker for the evening, who was Jimmy Bridges! His program was on the history of the Sanford Lions Club, and many of the events and traditions that have made the Sanford Lions Club one of the strongest and largest in North Carolina. Bridges was well qualified to lead this program and discussion, having joined the club in 1956, and being very involved in its activities through the last 52 years.
He related how new initiates used to be required to eat raw meat after a pep talk on the ingredients used for the meat’s dipping sauce. That pep talk sent some folks running, but it was all in good fun, as it was actually pretty tasty. He spoke about requiring new members to carry a miniature birdcage with a lion in it everywhere they went, and if caught without it, had their time with the cage extended. He spoke of summer meetings being held around the community at various churches, where the food was always excellent.
Bridges spoke of the history of the Lee County Fair, now the Lee Regional Fair. In the 1930’s it was more of a carnival, and held on Steele Street. It moved to its permanent home, the Lions Club Fairgrounds, in 1969. He spoke of the development of the Fairgrounds, with construction of the baseball field, the Exhibition Halls, the soccer fields, and the new Arena. The Fairgrounds are truly a valuable resource able to be used by many groups county wide because of the generosity of the Sanford Lions.
After Lion Bridges concluded by saying that he was proud to be a part of the Sanford Lions for the last half century, Vice President Henley thanked Lion Bridges for the program and concluded the meeting with all the Lion’s repeating our motto, “We Serve”.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Thursday, 8-28-08
To improve the quality of life for the vision and print impaired by providing print materials in an audio format is the mission statement of the Southeastern North Carolina Radio Reading Service Inc. Their Executive Director is Kimberly Durden and she was the guest speaker at last weeks Lion’s Club meeting. She stated that there are over two hundred reading services nation wide and SENCRRS broadcasts over a sub-frequency of the Fayetteville State University FM station. They also have recording studios at Sandhills and Central Carolina Community Colleges.
To receive the signal you will need a specially tuned receiver which is provided free of charge for those in need. Individuals or businesses can adopt-a-radio for as little as twenty-five dollars. SENCRRS is a 501(c) organization and broadcast over a sixty mile radius, twenty-four hours a day seven days a week. The Sanford Herald Newspaper is read on air from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday and Wednesday and from 12:30 to 1:00 pm on Saturday. They also read magazines, novels, and have specialized programs geared toward young adults and senior citizens.
The 2008 edition of the Lee Regional Fair is just a month away and preparations for the fair are in high gear. Marvin Joyner reported on the catalogue sales and John Cole reminded members of the agricultural exhibits which must be sorted and judged before the fair opens. District Governor Dave Martin reported that Miss North Carolina would be unable to attend the fair due to a national engagement but will be in Sanford October 14th.
President John Walden presented Jimmy Bridges with a Life Membership to the Lion’s Club which was given to him by the International Board of Directors. Richard Henley led the pledge of allegiance to the flag and Wendell McGee gave the invocation and introduced the speaker.
To receive the signal you will need a specially tuned receiver which is provided free of charge for those in need. Individuals or businesses can adopt-a-radio for as little as twenty-five dollars. SENCRRS is a 501(c) organization and broadcast over a sixty mile radius, twenty-four hours a day seven days a week. The Sanford Herald Newspaper is read on air from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday and Wednesday and from 12:30 to 1:00 pm on Saturday. They also read magazines, novels, and have specialized programs geared toward young adults and senior citizens.
The 2008 edition of the Lee Regional Fair is just a month away and preparations for the fair are in high gear. Marvin Joyner reported on the catalogue sales and John Cole reminded members of the agricultural exhibits which must be sorted and judged before the fair opens. District Governor Dave Martin reported that Miss North Carolina would be unable to attend the fair due to a national engagement but will be in Sanford October 14th.
President John Walden presented Jimmy Bridges with a Life Membership to the Lion’s Club which was given to him by the International Board of Directors. Richard Henley led the pledge of allegiance to the flag and Wendell McGee gave the invocation and introduced the speaker.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Lions August 21 Meeting
The Sanford-Lee County Regional Airport was the program topic at the Sanford Lions Club Thursday, Aug. 21, as guest speaker was Joe McDonald, an official with the airport authority. Program chairman was Bob Jasany who also delivered the invocation. President John Walden presided and Roy Jernigan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
McDonald described the importance of having North Carolina’s third largest general aviation airport on the local industrial and business development efforts. This aviation asset and its location near the Research Triangle and Sandhills is a major selling point when trying to attract new companies, he said.
Since the new facility with its 6,500 foot runway was built in 2000, it has expanded greatly with 104 planes now based there, including business jets costing millions of dollars. There are 49 hangers with 19 more under construction along with nine corporate hangers and more are needed. There are nine onsite businesses including full-service maintenance and avionics shops.
McDonald pointed out several Lions in the audience for their contributions both past and present in support of local airport expansion and business development. They included County Commissioner Ed Paschal, Hal Siler, Tommy Mann, Sr., Tommy Mann, Jr., Bob Hughes and Bob Nelson. Siler recalled many times having to go to Moore County’s airport to pick up business executives because Sanford’s old airport was too small to accommodate their airplanes.
“We lost those companies before we ever got them to Sanford,” Siler commented on the impression such a trip to an out-of-town airport created on visitors.
McDonald said there is a critical need now for more corporate hangers and a future goal is to extend the runway to 8,000 feet to handle larger aircraft. And work is constantly underway by economic development and airport authority officials to attract overflow business clients from the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill areas.
In other business, Jim Turner was recognized for his weekly club newsletter earning the top district award. President Walden presented him with a package of new golf balls as a token of appreciation. Jay Moore introduced his grandson, Davidson Pharr of Greensboro, as a guest. The club’s sick were remembered and Song Leader John Byrd directed the singing of Happy Birthday to several members in addition to singing a solo entitled “Oh Say But I’m Glad.”
McDonald described the importance of having North Carolina’s third largest general aviation airport on the local industrial and business development efforts. This aviation asset and its location near the Research Triangle and Sandhills is a major selling point when trying to attract new companies, he said.
Since the new facility with its 6,500 foot runway was built in 2000, it has expanded greatly with 104 planes now based there, including business jets costing millions of dollars. There are 49 hangers with 19 more under construction along with nine corporate hangers and more are needed. There are nine onsite businesses including full-service maintenance and avionics shops.
McDonald pointed out several Lions in the audience for their contributions both past and present in support of local airport expansion and business development. They included County Commissioner Ed Paschal, Hal Siler, Tommy Mann, Sr., Tommy Mann, Jr., Bob Hughes and Bob Nelson. Siler recalled many times having to go to Moore County’s airport to pick up business executives because Sanford’s old airport was too small to accommodate their airplanes.
“We lost those companies before we ever got them to Sanford,” Siler commented on the impression such a trip to an out-of-town airport created on visitors.
McDonald said there is a critical need now for more corporate hangers and a future goal is to extend the runway to 8,000 feet to handle larger aircraft. And work is constantly underway by economic development and airport authority officials to attract overflow business clients from the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill areas.
In other business, Jim Turner was recognized for his weekly club newsletter earning the top district award. President Walden presented him with a package of new golf balls as a token of appreciation. Jay Moore introduced his grandson, Davidson Pharr of Greensboro, as a guest. The club’s sick were remembered and Song Leader John Byrd directed the singing of Happy Birthday to several members in addition to singing a solo entitled “Oh Say But I’m Glad.”
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Lions August 14 Meeting
Sanford Lions August 14 Meeting
How Progress Energy works to keep our power flowing or to restore it following stormy weather was the weekly program topic Aug. 14 at the Sanford Lions Club. Guest speaker was Danny R. Bost, lead technical trainer at Progress Energy’s New Hill training center.
Advanced planning and ever improving technology are key factors in addition to plain old hard work and men and women in the field, Bost said. Power companies across the nation cooperate with one another to supply expanded workforces in time of emergency. And usually that help is mobilized and standing by in staging areas by the time a storm hits.
Bost stressed a number of safety tips for citizens. He said all downed lines should be considered live and avoided until trained workers arrive. He warned that such lines can be energized by personal power generators if they are not connected properly to a home’s wiring system. Also, auto accidents create many hazardous conditions with downed power lines and even good samaritans need to beware approaching a vehicle near downed lines.
Program chairman was Bill Bost, a cousin of the speaker. They related the family story of their grandfather, A.J. Bost, who was hired by Carolina Power and Light Co. in Raleigh to round up and direct a crew of workers to run the first electric lines in Lee County in the early 1900’s. “Captain Jack” as Mr. Bost was known, first turned down the job because CP&L wouldn’t foot the cost of horse feed. The company finally relented and the work started.
President-elect Richard Henley presided over the meeting which included a delicious meal prepared by the kitchen committee, lead by Andy Childress. The Lions remembered a number of sick members and wished them a speedy recovery. With the situation between the countries of Russia and Georgia, Mike Womble was asked to report on news from his son, David, who is a humanitarian worker in Georgia. Womble said David was safe, but communication with him has been very difficult with international phone service impacted. David Womble and his organization, World Vision, have helped thousands of displaced persons during the conflict, his father reported.
District Governor David Martin of the local club reported on two upcoming district meetings and displayed newly designed club shirts available for purchase by members.
How Progress Energy works to keep our power flowing or to restore it following stormy weather was the weekly program topic Aug. 14 at the Sanford Lions Club. Guest speaker was Danny R. Bost, lead technical trainer at Progress Energy’s New Hill training center.
Advanced planning and ever improving technology are key factors in addition to plain old hard work and men and women in the field, Bost said. Power companies across the nation cooperate with one another to supply expanded workforces in time of emergency. And usually that help is mobilized and standing by in staging areas by the time a storm hits.
Bost stressed a number of safety tips for citizens. He said all downed lines should be considered live and avoided until trained workers arrive. He warned that such lines can be energized by personal power generators if they are not connected properly to a home’s wiring system. Also, auto accidents create many hazardous conditions with downed power lines and even good samaritans need to beware approaching a vehicle near downed lines.
Program chairman was Bill Bost, a cousin of the speaker. They related the family story of their grandfather, A.J. Bost, who was hired by Carolina Power and Light Co. in Raleigh to round up and direct a crew of workers to run the first electric lines in Lee County in the early 1900’s. “Captain Jack” as Mr. Bost was known, first turned down the job because CP&L wouldn’t foot the cost of horse feed. The company finally relented and the work started.
President-elect Richard Henley presided over the meeting which included a delicious meal prepared by the kitchen committee, lead by Andy Childress. The Lions remembered a number of sick members and wished them a speedy recovery. With the situation between the countries of Russia and Georgia, Mike Womble was asked to report on news from his son, David, who is a humanitarian worker in Georgia. Womble said David was safe, but communication with him has been very difficult with international phone service impacted. David Womble and his organization, World Vision, have helped thousands of displaced persons during the conflict, his father reported.
District Governor David Martin of the local club reported on two upcoming district meetings and displayed newly designed club shirts available for purchase by members.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Thursday August 7, 2008
It was the second edition of awards night last week for club members as it takes two meetings to honor all award recipients. Reggie Jackson with eighteen years perfect attendance and Bill Holt with twenty years led a group of fifteen members who were recognized for their faithful attendance. Melissa Hilliard received a plaque for her dedicated service to the Leo Club and Darlene Turner was given a certificate of excellence for her work as Branch Club Coordinator. The club received three district awards; the Membership Award for the twenty-eight new members, the Lion’s Foundation Award as a result of a ten percent increase in sales of Camp Dogwood Raffle tickets, and the Best Bulletin Award (Jim Turner, editor). After much debate, George Kostrewa took home the coveted Motor Mouth Award,
Program chairman Bob Nelson introduced four young ladies, Shelby Anderson, Julie Davis, Katelin Franklin, and Ashlyn Vogelsang who entertained the club with patriotic tunes. Each one sang two solos and their voices filled the meeting hall. It was evident by their talent that these rising eight and ninth graders are involved in music at their respective schools and also with the Temple Theater.
Guest for the evening included spouses of Lion’s Club members and Brittany Chester, secretary for the Leo Club. District Lt. Governor Dave Martin was thanked for his donation of a silver bowl, which is engraved with the names of the Lion of the Year recipients. Teresa Dew stated that the Lee Regional Flea Market had twenty-two vendors this past Saturday. Bob Jasany gave the invocation to begin the supper meeting, John Byrd led the members in song and the meeting was presided over by John Walden.
Program chairman Bob Nelson introduced four young ladies, Shelby Anderson, Julie Davis, Katelin Franklin, and Ashlyn Vogelsang who entertained the club with patriotic tunes. Each one sang two solos and their voices filled the meeting hall. It was evident by their talent that these rising eight and ninth graders are involved in music at their respective schools and also with the Temple Theater.
Guest for the evening included spouses of Lion’s Club members and Brittany Chester, secretary for the Leo Club. District Lt. Governor Dave Martin was thanked for his donation of a silver bowl, which is engraved with the names of the Lion of the Year recipients. Teresa Dew stated that the Lee Regional Flea Market had twenty-two vendors this past Saturday. Bob Jasany gave the invocation to begin the supper meeting, John Byrd led the members in song and the meeting was presided over by John Walden.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Thursday July 31
If you own or operate a business in the Lee County area, Sanford Lions need you. Members of the service club continue to sell advertising for its annual catalogue promoting the Lee Regional Fair set for Oct. 6-12.
The catalogue contains vital information for those entering goods in exhibits, a schedule of events and features on special activities including the Miss Lee Regional Fair competition and midway amusements. The Sanford Lions Marketing Committee presented a report to club members Thursday, July 31, and stressed the need to contact more area businesses seeking advertising for the publication.
Lions have been working in teams for several weeks on the project and ask those not yet purchasing ads to please do so. The advertising revenue offsets the cost of catalogue printing and distribution, helps promote the fair which is the club’s largest fundraiser, and allows the club to direct more fair proceeds to charities. Ad sales must be completed by Aug. 21.
Contact any Lion or members of the marketing committee consisting of Marvin Joyner, Jim Romine, Hans Niedworok, Richard Hendley and Glenn Jones. To learn more about the Sanford Lions also visit www. sanfordlionsclub.com.
In other business, George Kostrewa reported that the N.C. Lions Vision Van visit to Sanford recently was a big success. More than 20 Lions volunteered to help screen local citizens for eye and sight problems. Of the 123 people screened, 13 never had an eye checkup before and 14 were referred to doctors with symptoms of serious conditions such as diabetes and glaucoma.
Volunteers for this project included Kathy Kostrewa, Bob and Nancy Jasany, John Cole, Jim Turner, Bill Whiteman, Don Morton, Richard Hendley, Leon Tongret, Dave Martin, Roy Jernigan, Dan Hruby, Everett Cox, Nick Novosel, Charles Martin, Bob and Anne Edens, Cliff Pepper, Hans Niedworok, Joe Johnson, Russel Mann, and Preston Spence.
Lions Daytime Branch Club coordinator Teresa Dew gave a report on the new Lee Regional Flea Market being held each Saturday through September from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sanford Lions Entertainment Complex (fairgrounds). It opened this past Saturday with over 100 booths reserved and some 20 venders scheduled to operate. Everyone who loves yard sales and flea markets are urged to come out each Saturday morning through August and September for great deals and fun.
The catalogue contains vital information for those entering goods in exhibits, a schedule of events and features on special activities including the Miss Lee Regional Fair competition and midway amusements. The Sanford Lions Marketing Committee presented a report to club members Thursday, July 31, and stressed the need to contact more area businesses seeking advertising for the publication.
Lions have been working in teams for several weeks on the project and ask those not yet purchasing ads to please do so. The advertising revenue offsets the cost of catalogue printing and distribution, helps promote the fair which is the club’s largest fundraiser, and allows the club to direct more fair proceeds to charities. Ad sales must be completed by Aug. 21.
Contact any Lion or members of the marketing committee consisting of Marvin Joyner, Jim Romine, Hans Niedworok, Richard Hendley and Glenn Jones. To learn more about the Sanford Lions also visit www. sanfordlionsclub.com.
In other business, George Kostrewa reported that the N.C. Lions Vision Van visit to Sanford recently was a big success. More than 20 Lions volunteered to help screen local citizens for eye and sight problems. Of the 123 people screened, 13 never had an eye checkup before and 14 were referred to doctors with symptoms of serious conditions such as diabetes and glaucoma.
Volunteers for this project included Kathy Kostrewa, Bob and Nancy Jasany, John Cole, Jim Turner, Bill Whiteman, Don Morton, Richard Hendley, Leon Tongret, Dave Martin, Roy Jernigan, Dan Hruby, Everett Cox, Nick Novosel, Charles Martin, Bob and Anne Edens, Cliff Pepper, Hans Niedworok, Joe Johnson, Russel Mann, and Preston Spence.
Lions Daytime Branch Club coordinator Teresa Dew gave a report on the new Lee Regional Flea Market being held each Saturday through September from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sanford Lions Entertainment Complex (fairgrounds). It opened this past Saturday with over 100 booths reserved and some 20 venders scheduled to operate. Everyone who loves yard sales and flea markets are urged to come out each Saturday morning through August and September for great deals and fun.
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