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Dear Holly,
When I started writing these letters back in 2000, they were a lot of fun. And, they were easy. There were bottles, and sleepless nights, and toys, and storybooks and your big brown eyes looking up at me and story time.
And, today you turn 14.

We’ve had some interesting weather the last few months. We’ve had snow and 70-degree weather all in the same week. That is just strange for North Carolina, at least it used to be.
I’m a little worried about what this summer will bring and if I should really pack my winter clothes completely up.
I am thankful that April is here because maybe that’ll be the start of nicer weather.

It may be taking a while for spring to arrive –– even though it’s long past the time marked on the calendar –– but I’m sure once it arrives, it won’t be long before the typical southern heat and humidity will be causing us to complain about as much as we did over winter weather.
Summertime brings lots of fond memories, especially those of mini-vacations I spent with my sisters while growing up.

Dear Editor,
The League of Women Voters of NC is pleased with the recent ruling by U.S. Magistrate Judge Joi Elizabeth Peake that correspondence and emails between legislators and outside parties must be made public and can be used in the legal case challenging the 2013 voter law.  Transparency in government is a key principle of our democracy, and legislators should be held to the same rules as other government entities. 

NATIONAL GUARDSMEN PREPARE FOR FEDERAL INSPECTION –– This photo originally published in The Graphic April 14, 1955. Lt. John W. Stallings, left, and Sgt. John S. Pollard, seated, are shown here going over the application papers of several new enlistees in the National Guard company being organized here.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. June Atkinson recently visited Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools, and shared her thoughts on the district’s efforts to advance digital learning. Atkinson had the opportunity to see firsthand how the school district’s iConnect digital learning initiative impacts classroom instruction.
Atkinson was joined by NRMPS Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson, School Board Chair Evelyn Bulluck, and several other administrators for her classroom tours.

Cub Scout Pack 76 held its annual Pinewood Derby on February 15, 2014. Pictured above are winners of the derby. The overall winner was Whitaker Bennett. Best in Show was Bryce Lewis.

United Way Tar River Region was awarded $3,000 from the Wells Fargo Community Needs Grant in December 2013.  This grant will help sustain United Way health and human service programs throughout Nash and Edgecombe Counties.

Approximately 200 Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools middle and high school students came together March 25 for the annual All-County band performances at Minges Auditorium at Wesleyan College’s Dunn Center.
Michelle Matia, an 8th grade student at Rocky Mount Middle School, said she was excited to have participated in the concert.

Rotarian President Krista Ikirt, left, stands with NC Senator Angela Bryant, who spoke to the Rocky Mount Rotary Club on Monday, March 24th at the DoubleTree hotel during their 1pm meeting.

Air Force Airman Barry J. Andrews Jr. 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.

Governor Pat McCrory recently appointed William Noble to the North Carolina Awards Commission.
Noble, of Nash County, is a principal with The Trust Company of the South. He has been an active member of the First Tee of the Triangle Foundation, the Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina and many other organizations. He will serve as chair of the commission.

Sensei Allen Clark, owner and instructor at Nashville Academy of Martial Arts, has been teaching basic self-defense at the Nash County Senior Center since January. Pictured above, Clark (far left) shows Beth Ann Williams, Katerina Hockman and Daisy Jefferson how to defend themselves using canes.

You, as a pet owner are 100 percent responsible.  Virtually every pet that ends up in a shelter or on the street is there because a human relationship failed them. It’s always the pet that pays in the end.  We would rather a person not adopt a pet unless they commit to do the following, because just feeding isn’t enough.

The Pastor’s Aide Ministry and the First Timothy Church of Love family, under the leadership of Pastor Willie N. Hedgepeth, honored the church’s First Lady, Minister Jennie Hedgepeth, on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 4 p.m.
Minister Jennie is loved by all at First Timothy Church of Love, especially the youth. She works with the Youth Ministry staff, teaches youth Sunday School and youth Bible Study on Monday nights.

I was able to attend worship service today. When I got outside, I thought the  wind was gong to blow me away. It has been a windy day, but it is a day the Lord hath made and I will rejoice and be glad in it.” Our choir sang “Thy Loving Kindness” for the call to worship.

Thursday, April 3 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Nash Community College, 522 N Old Carriage Road, Rocky Mount
Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m at Thorne’s Chapel Baptist Church, 1624 Windsor Drive, Rocky Mount
Monday, April 7 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 305 South Halifax Road, Rocky Mount

Last week in the Beulah News I asked my readers to please send me news they would like to be included. I was really pleased to hear from a member of the Daniels family, Ethel “Doodle” Daniels. She was married to the late Earl Daniels who came from a large family from the Beulah Community. Everyone who was a part of the Beulah Community growing up has special memories of that family.

A chilling rain was falling as Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship.  Sanctuary flowers were given in memory of Lottie Savage Stallings by her daughter’s family, Debbie and Roy Carawan, and their daughter, Ashley White.
Pastor Whitehouse chose as his sermon topic, “Whose Side are You On?”

Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 76 delivered over 750 pounds of food to Faith Christian Ministries on February 15, 2014 as part of their annual Scouting for Food drive. Pack leaders said the troop appreciates the generosity of everyone in the community who donated.

Women in Action met at Red Oak Baptist Church on Thursday, March 27.
Welcome to Paulette Langley, Zachary Langley, and Caleb Camp who were baptized Sunday, March 30 at Red Oak Baptist Church!

East Coast Talking Talk Show (ECT) will be presenting a series of health awareness seminars titled “Health Matters to You and Me” between now and December.
The first series, which focused on Kidney, Lymphedema, Colorectal Cancer, Diabetes and Nutrition, was held in March.
The next series will be held on Wednesday, April 2 at at 10 a.m. at the Booker T. Theatre Facility at 170 East Thomas Street in Rocky Mount.

Zachary Privette’s eyes light up when he speaks of the research he’s participating in. “People need to know about this,” he said. “What we are doing could make a difference in human health one day.” Zachary is a Nash Community College transfer student majoring in Biology.

A one of a kind gospel and spiritual extravaganza is planned for April 5th at the Dunn Center. A total of four nationally acclaimed professional groups will join together for individual performances and also as one big ‘Super Group’.
The Tar River Orchestra and Chorus is featuring three of their awarding winning groups and have invited a special guest artist to join them for a night of great American music.

Mu Chapter Members of Delta Kappa Gamma International Society attended the annual Tri-Chapter Brunch, with Beta Theta, and host chapter Gamma Lambda, at Edgecombe Community College in Tarboro. Pictured above, (row one) are  Ann C. Bishop, Katherine Collins, Margaret L. Lewis, Margie Parker Brantley, Jeannette Pittman. (Row 2) Ann B. Robbins, Tobey Worthington, Reba Fulghum, Jane Parvin, Suzanne Downs, Patricia Taylor.