Editorials

Okay, enough already with the foul weather. Where is that “mild” climate all the social studies books use when referring to North Carolina? As I write this, most forecasts were calling for a nice temperature to start Monday, following a balmy Sunday, before ice/sleet/snow was to blow in by Monday afternoon.
As a friend in the Midwest told me last week, “What’s going on in North Carolina? If you guys want 17 degrees, come on out to Iowa and stop messing around.”

Nashville lost yet another iconic figure last week, Betsy Fuller.
Betsy owned and operated Valentine Fuller Antiques in downtown Nashville from 1987 up until around 2010 when she decided it was time to retire. She closed the doors quietly as Betsy was never one to seek the spotlight. She served Nashville in many ways outside of being a long-time merchant. She was a cheerleader of downtown and always encouraged other merchants.

BOYS TEAM –– This photo of the Coopers High School basketball team was found in The Graphic’s 1965 archives. Recognize anyone? Call 459-7101.

HELP SAVE CATS!
The Nash County Animal Control Shelter in Nashville has only 5 cat cages. When owner surrenders come in, they go to the back. When a litter of young feral kittens (can be tamed easily) comes in, they stay in the back! We need to give them more opportunity to live! In 2009 the save rate for cats/kittens was only 3.8% (64).