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Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Tiffany M. Barnes graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Red Oak Fire Department held a training and live burn on Red Oak Road Saturday, March 1st. Fire departments from Nashville, Castalia, Whitakers, Salem, Red Oak attended along with  Nash County EMS. Approximately 40 firefighters participated.

Nashville Community Police Officer Jennifer Bull paints seven-year old Juliette Price’s face during a Badges and Books program last Wednesday at Harold D. Cooley Library. Bull participates in the Badges and Books program at the library once a month, where she reads stories and sometimes, does some face painting for kids.

The Nash County Senior Center began its Senior Safety Series in February with a special presentation by the Nash County Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Scott Pair and Deputy Stan Ricks spoke to seniors on how to stay safe in their homes and also talked about the many programs the Sheriff’s Office offers. Pictured above, Deputy Ricks talks about door locks.

Nash County Emergency Management is proud to support National Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 2‐8, 2014. Sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Severe Weather Preparedness Week is a nationwide effort designed to increase awareness of the severe weather that affects everyone and to encourage individuals, families businesses and communities to know their risk, take action, and be an example.

Nash Community College was invited on behalf of the North Carolina Community College System to present an update to legislators in December regarding its successful developmental curricula redesign. System President Dr. Scott Ralls asked NCC President Dr. Bill Carver to share about the college’s progress in the redesign of developmental Math and English courses as part of the statewide Developmental Education Initiative.

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).

Sunday morning was warm and sunny- a perfect day.  Peachtree folks gathered for worship.  Pastor Whitehouse welcomed all who were present.  The emphasis for the day was “The Week of Prayer for North American Missions”.  [There are 263 million people in the US and Canada who need the gospel message.]

The College & Career Day Sunday School class served donuts, coffee, milk and juices in the Fellowship Center this morning before Sunday school. March is the beginning of a new Sunday School year. This was a nice way to begin the new year. “Thanks class.”

Attention: This Friday night, March 7, from 5-8 p.m. The monthly fish fry will be held at the Beulah Church of Christ annex on Reges Rd. This will be the last time for our church to have a fish fry. We really thank you for all the support you have given us over the years and we really will miss seeing all our friends at the fish fry. Please plan to come this last time for fellowship and great food.

Women in Action of Red Oak Baptist Church met on Thursday, February 27 at the church for their monthly program.  Plans are in the works to visit the homeless shelter in Rocky Mount on Saturday, March 15 to prepare and serve dinner.  Also, the group made 140 dog booties that were mailed to Brenda Crim, North American Mission Board missionary in Anchorage, Ak, to use in her ministry during the Iditirod Race.

The 4-H Hereford Junior Team won several ribbons recently. Pictured (L-R) is Olivia daughtridge, Julia Williams, Caleb LaHay and Hannah Bass.

Wednesday, March 5 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Outback Steakhouse, 210 Gateway Blvd, Rocky Mount
Monday, March 10 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Nashville United Methodist Church, 209 East Washington Street, Nashville
Tuesday, March 11 from 2:30 until 7 p.m. at Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount
Saturday, March 15 from 9:30 until 2:30 p.m. at Nashville Fire Department (sponsored by Nashville Police

Horse and other equine animal owners/lessors will vote across the state on March 11, 2014 to determine whether to continue to voluntarily assess themselves two dollars ($2.00) per ton of commercial horse feed in order to provide funds to promote the interests of the horse industry.

Members of the UDC Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 attended the United Daughters of the Confederacy Spring General Executive Board Meeting held at the UDC Memorial Building in Richmond, Virginia. Those attending were: (L to R) Helen Sharpe, Edith Whitby, Margaret Sink, Donna Boykin and Margie Parker Brantley.

Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools saluted eight educators for having renewed their National Board Certification Tuesday during a special breakfast ceremony held at Benvenue Country Club. Kim Bailey, Bailey Elementary; Kristen Coughter, Red Oak Elementary; Stacey Womble, Coopers Elementary; Carolyn Turner, Southern Nash High; Erik Harris, Northern Nash High; Marcy Keener, Edwards Middle; Leigh Ulrich, Winstead Avenue Elementary, and Janie MacIntyre, Fairview Elementary, all qualified for the ten-year renewal of their certifications.

At first glance, Samuel Lilley and Isabel Marrero seem like your average high school students, but within moments it becomes obvious that these two students are anything but average.  In fact, one quickly realizes exactly why they are in the top six percent of applicants vying for the coveted Morehead-Cain Scholarship to the University of North Carolina.  These two young people are all-around remarkable.

The Maria V. Howard Arts Center, located in the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, is calling all visual artists for the second annual Art Garden Visual Art and Flower Fair. The fair will give artists and flower enthusiasts from across the region an opportunity to share their works and talents with the community. Art Garden will take place Sat., April 26, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun., April 27, 2014 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Nash Community College has received the United Way Bronze Award for the campus’ contributions to the recent campaign. The college led a high-spirited campaign with fun activities serving the purpose of helping thousands of people in need throughout Nash and Edgecombe Counties. United Way campaign awards are given to organizations that attain at least $30 per capita giving and 25 percent employee participation.

Castalia’s Park Committee will make it official next Thursday, March 13, as they break ground on the Castalia Community Park.
A special ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. that afternoon at the park site on Main Street in Castalia.
As soon as the ground breaks, construction will begin on the park, said Castalia Mayor Ellene Leonard.

Nash County Commissioners, at a budget retreat last week, reviewed three options that will help keep the county’s utilities fund solvent. Two of the options creates a fee for municipal residents to use the county’s convenience centers.
The utility fund discussion was the final part of commissioner’s budget retreat, which was held last Monday.
Derek Hawkes, Director of Public Buildings and Public Utilities, told commissioners that he was anticipating a $3.86 million deficit as of June 30, 2014.

Retired educator Patricia Taylor reads to students at Coopers Elementary School as part of the nationwide reading celebration, Read Across America, which takes place annually on Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Approximately 30 readers visited the school last Friday reading to all age groups throughout the day. Students also incorporated a pajama party into the event plus collected 100 books and 69 pairs of pajamas that will be donated to local shelters.

A Vermont woman was charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle for causing a pedestrian to be struck on Highway 64.
According to Trooper Brandon Jones, of the North Carolina Highway Patrol, Diane Leclaire, 48, of Vermont, allegedly stopped in the travel lane on 64 Westbound, near the 452 Exit, to ask for directions.

Filing ended on Friday with a handful of people filing prior to the lunchtime deadline. Several local seats will be contested during this year’s elections.
Rachel Joyner (D), who has served as Nash County’s Clerk of Court since 1968, is one who is facing opposition for the first time in many years. Magistrate Tripp Finch (R) filed last Monday to run against Joyner, saying he felt his generation needed to step up and lead.

Nash County Relay for Life organizers are gearing up for the 20th annual event.
This year’s event will take place on Friday, April 25 at the Rocky Mount Athletic Stadium.
Co-Chairs Nikki Hanson and Barbara Gill are planning for this year’s event to be just as exciting as in year’s past.
Many teams are already hosting fundraising events to help Relay meet its goal of $245,000.