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The Tar River Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation sponsored its annual J.A.K.E.S. Day on Saturday, September 28 at Rose Hill Plantation. J.A.K.E.S. stands for Juniors Acquiring Knowledge Ethics and Sportsmanship. The event had many stations full of events for youth to participate in. Pictured above, Carla Freeman, with the NC Forestry Services, answers questions from five-year-old Tack Thurman, of Wilson.

Bill Collart (at left), of the Tar River Chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation, shows a carp to Corbin Clark, 2, of Nashville, while his dad, Allen, looks on.

Two-year-old Lucy McGhee, of Nashville, experienced the zip line for the first time at JAKES Day last Saturday.

Two Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools are among only 174 schools in the state that were recently named Title I Reward Schools by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Cedar Grove Elementary School and Nashville Elementary School were recognized on September 9 by the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education. (Pictured (Above): Cedar Grove Elementary School was also recognized at a recent NRMS Board meeting for being recognized as a Title I School. Pictured (L-R) is: Evelyn Bulluck, School Board Chair, Brad Jones, Principal of Cedar Grove Elementary, Brenda Tuten, teacher at Cedar Grove, and Dr. Anthony Jackson, Superintendent.

Friends of the Harold D. Cooley Library donated $2,500 to the library recently. The money was raised at the Friends’ annual Library Luncheon. The money will be used to increase the kid’s collection. The next luncheon is planned for April 26, 2013. Pictured (L-R) is: Hattie Cooper, Friends Board Member, Brian Booth, Library Director, Nashville Mayor Donald Street and Pam Bass, Friends Board Member.

God was overlooking the pets on the night of Friday Oct. 4.  The Nash County Animal Control Shelter’s office trailer with a majority of the food stock burned to the ground.  It is near the Shelter, but  the fact that the Shelter is cinderblock, probably saved the animals.  Thank goodness  the roof didn’t catch fire.  The cause is unknown at this time.

The Nashville Police Department  hosted its monthly Coffee with a Cop on September 16 at The Nashville Exchange in downtown Nashville. As part of the event, Chief Thomas Bashore and officers served drinks to customers and spent time talking with customers. The next Coffee with a Cop is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22 from 7:30 until 9 a.m. at Hardees in Nashville.

Our choir sang “Into My Heart” for the call to worship. Pastor Aycock welcomed everyone and prayed the prayer of invocation. Hymns of worship were “Nothing But the Blood” and “How Great Thou Art,” led by Algie Jones Jr. Prayer concerns were shared; Mozelle Batchelor is in Pitt Memorial Hospital, the shut-ins, sick, those with health issues,; Standley Bass, Atlee Matthews and maybe others.

The Red Oak United Methodist Church family grew again last Sunday, Sept. 29, with the welcoming of two new members into fellowship. God is doing amazing things in and through the congregation. Worship with us on Sunday. All are welcome.

We want to thank everyone who came to the Beulah Church of Christ monthly fish fry last Friday night at the annex on Reges Rd. Your support and fellowship is always appreciated.
If you have not marked your calendar for this coming week-end please do so right now!

On September 18, 2013, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declared a natural disaster in the State of North Carolina based on losses caused by excessive rain and flooding that occurred May 1, 2013 and continuing. As a result of this natural disaster, 13 North Carolina counties were declared eligible for Federal disaster assistance, including Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency (EM) loans for eligible family farmers.

Margaret Sink, at left, Registrar for UDC Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 presented Helen Sharpe, at right,  with two supplementals for her ancestors Theoderick N. Cole and James H. Cole who served in the Confederacy during the War Between the States. (Contributed photo)

Thursday, October 10 from 12 until 6 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount
Friday, October 11 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount

RED OAK -- Due to a miscommunication with the starting time, officials showed up 30 minutes after the scheduled kickoff of last Thursday’s non-league boys soccer meeting between Louisburg and host Northern Nash.
The wait would prove to be worth it for the Knights, who toughed out a 2-1 decision over the Warriors at the NNHS Soccer Complex.

PINETOPS -- Each week, the Nashville Hornets’ Varsity Team continues to get better and better.
The proof is on the scoreboard, where the Hornets opened the campaign with a pair of tough losses in Eastern North Carolina Football League action.
Since then, the Hornets have rattled off three consecutive conquests, with the most impressive one quite possibly coming last Saturday night.

STANHOPE -- Even with a string of injuries unlike anything Coach Brian Foster has ever seen, the Southern Nash Firebirds continue to find a way to win -- even against the most difficult opponents.
In Foster’s estimation, the Firebirds have been able to claim so many close victories in part due to veteran leadership from a talented string of upperclassman.

STANHOPE -- Northern Nash’s volleyball squad secured a three-game sweep last Thursday against a feisty Southern Nash squad at the SNHS Gymnasium.
The Lady Knights won the Big East Conference meeting by scores of 25-19, 25-19 and 25-19.
Alexus Hill (8) and Shelby Godwin (6) combined for 14 kills for victorious Northern Nash, while Caroline Jenkins contributed 15 assists.

ROCKY MOUNT -- North Carolina Wesleyan College celebrated its 2013 Homecoming last Saturday, and the day was full of notable highlights.
A pair of USA South Conference soccer wins headed the athletics action, while the Department of Athletics annual Hall of Fame inductions capped off a memorable night in Rocky Mount.

NASHVILLE ROOKS IN ACTION. The Nashville Hornets’ Rookie Team headed to Pinetops last Saturday to tangle with the SouthWest Edgecombe Cougar Cubs in Eastern North Carolina Football League action. Among the highlights were (above) Isaac Lewis goes around end for the Hornets.

NASHVILLE ROOKS IN ACTION. The Nashville Hornets’ Rookie Team headed to Pinetops last Saturday to tangle with the SouthWest Edgecombe Cougar Cubs in Eastern North Carolina Football League action. Among the highlights were (above) team captains (l to r) Braylon Moore and Xzaviare Richardson head to midfield for the coin flip.

NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated results from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department’s Fall Soccer Season:

ENFIELD -- The Nash County Firebirds traveled to Enfield last Saturday to take on a tough Warriors team in Eastern North Carolina Football League action.
The weather was hot -- it felt like the first game of the season back in early September. 
It’s October now and,  with only two games remaining on the schedule, the Firebirds are looking to finish strong. 
It was an epic battle in the Rookie contest. 

ELM CITY -- Last year, Mother Nature prevented County Line Raceway from putting on its Race for the Cure benefiting Susan G. Komen.
But this beautiful day last Saturday would see not only great racing, but a 1 lap walk around the track & balloon release in honor of survivors and in memory of those that we loved who lost their lives to this horrible disease.

Northern Nash’s Sammy Cervantes (left) gains possession for the Knights during last Thursday’s home soccer victory against the Louisburg Warriors.

Northern Nash’s Tyler Jones (left) makes his way through the midfield during last Thursday evening’s home soccer decision against the Louisburg HS Warriors.