Shriner’s Sudan Cart Caravan sponsors family
Members of the Lenoir County Shrine Club’s Sudan Cart Caravan sponsored a family for Christmas. The members of the family include three children who would not have been able to have a joyful Christmas this year without community help. Members of the unit purchased winter coats and toys for the children.
While the members were preparing for the Kinston Christmas Parade, they were informed of another child who was in need of help for Christmas, and they donated more than $100 on the spot.
The Sudan Cart Caravan is a unit formed more than 10 years ago. They have 14 identical golf carts and ride in numerous local parades to raise awareness for the Shriners Hospitals for Children. They have donated more than $20,000 to the hospital through the years. Their motto is “Carting for the Kids.”
Hill addresses Kinston Host Lions Club
On Nov. 8, Detective Chris Hill spoke to the members of the Kinston Host Lions Club regarding the new jail in Lenoir County.
The new jail is built to hold 500 inmates eventually, but will be equipped to hold 200 when it opens. The old jail will be kept open and used to house inmates from other counties, providing revenue to Lenoir County. The talk was interesting and informative with a slideshow of the new facility and lots of questions and answers.
The Kinston Host Lions meet at 6:50 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays at the Folded Napkin. For more information about the club, call 252-523-1019.
Homeless shelter needs supplies
The Friends of the Homeless Shelter needs donations to boost its yearly supply of needed items.
Cleaning supplies needed include bleach, Pine Sol, laundry and dish detergent, bathroom and shower cleaning supplies. Equipment needs include a freezer and a refrigerator.
Personal items include: bath soap and body wash, deodorant, hand and body lotion, alcohol, peroxide, Vaseline, cold medicines, Visine, body and foot powder, facial tissues, mouth wash, baking soda, sanitary napkins and all size batteries.
Other needs are a large supply of Styrofoam plates, cups and bowls; toilet tissue, paper towels, napkins, plastic forks and spoons; brooms (domestic and industrial), 13- and eight-gallon trash can liners, mop heads (24- and 32-ounce sizes), mop handles and buckets; air fresheners; carpet fresheners; bath towels and wash cloths, dish towels; baby pampers (all sizes); gloves, socks, underwear; school supplies and book bags.
Monetary donations also are very important to help with operating expenses.
Drop off donations at the shelter, 112-114 N. Independence St. For information, call Jasper Newborn, director, at 252-522-2788.