Nash County 4-H have offered a variety of camps this summer for youth ages five to 18 and many more are planned in the coming weeks.
Camps already held include art camp, sewing camp, a self defense camp, medical academy, science camp, horse camp.
HORSE CAMP - Wanda Bunn and Circle J Farm, just outside of Nashville, hosted a Cloverbud Horse Camp last week. The camp was for ages 5-8. Pictured above, Sadie Edwards, 7, of Nashville, works on a drill during her riding lesson at horse camp.
4-H MEDICAL ACADEMY - Nash Health Care professionals have been hosting the 4-H Medical Academy for several years. It is one of the most popular summer camps for 4-H. As part of the camp, youth learn about first aid and medical careers. Pictured above, Greg Williams, of Nash County EMS, helps volunteer Rose O’Malley onto a backboard while demonstrating the consequences of not wearing a bicycle helmet.
ART CAMP - An art camp was held July 15 through 18 at the Agriculture Center in Nashville. Pictured above is Camille Narron with some of her artwork.
SEWING CAMP - A beginning sewing camp was held July 22-25. Students learned how to thread and sew on a sewing machine as well as how to use a variety of sewing tools, read pattern instructions, lay out a pattern and make a simple garment. Pictured above are students and instructors with some of the garments students made.
“One Vision, One Voice” was theme of this year’s annual Destination Innovation professional development event for Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools educators, and the common message from both the classroom sessions and guest speakers was clear—Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools (NRMPS) is in the midst of major transformation.
The Harrison-Boddie Family held their 40th Family Reunion on July 13 at Rose Hill, where the family’s roots started. Over 200 came out to attend the reunion, including Mayo Boddie and his wife, who own Rose Hill. Pictured are members of the Boddie-Harrison family with Mayo Boddie (in the back far left).
Emily M. Miller, of Rocky Mount, was recently named to the Dean’s List at Virginia Tech for the Spring 2013 semester. Miller is a senior majoring in chemical engineering in the College of Engineering.
To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must attempt at least 12 credit hours graded on the A-F option and earn a 3.4 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) during the semester.
Daphine and Bill Vance of Louisburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Alyssa Nicole Vance, to Daniel Robert Wrenn II, the son of Naomi Langley of Nashville and Daniel Robert Wrenn of Nashville. The wedding will take place on Aug. 9, 2013 at Corinth Baptist Church.
Army Pfc. Miles J. Pringle has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Maryanna Bennett was recently accepted into the North Carolina 4-H Honor Club during 4-H Congress in June.
Acceptance into the 4-H Honor Club is a big honor, as a very small percentage of 4-H’ers are accepted.
Membership in the North Carolina 4-H Honor Club is given to those 4-H’ers who have exhibited outstanding 4-H citizenship and leadership throughout their 4-H career.
Nashville Police Community Services Officer Jennifer Bull (back row) visited the Nashville Boys and Girls Club on July 24 and spoke with the kids about bullying. The kids also got to color anti-bullying pages.
Thursday, August 1 from 3 until 7 p.m. at West Mount Volunteer Fire Department, 7955 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount.
Thurday, August 8 from 12 until 6 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 South Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount
The Farmer’s Market in Rocky Mount celebrated “Blueberry Day” last Wednesday, July 24. Complimentary Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream was available for those who visited. Pictured (L-R) is: Master Gardner Volunteer Brianna Robinson, Farmer’s Market Manager Jimmy Winters and Master Gardner Volunteers Pete Imke and Routh Robinson.
The City of Rocky Mount’s inaugural End of Summer Celebration will take place Thurs., Aug. 15, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex. The End of Summer Celebration is an event for the entire family and will include activities such as inflatables for the kids, food, vendors and fireworks. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. The event will also feature the Tams.
We had a different type of service today. Robert and Amy Tyner with a group of friends led our singing. Some of the songs, the congregation joined in. Others were solos or duets. The call to worship the group and congregation sang “Follow Me There.” Pastor Aycock welcomed everyone and prayed the prayer of invocation.
On a beautiful summer morning, Peachtree folks gathered for worship. Pastor Whitehouse welcomed those present. Sanctuary flowers were given by Doug and Cheryl Hayes in memory of Betty Bush and Steve and Linda Johnson. The Adult Choir sang “He Hideth My Soul”, under the direction of the pastor.
Sunday, July 21, was a big day at Red Oak United Methodist Church. Nine people were welcomed into membership; four were baptized, and five were accepted as new members! God is doing amazing things in and through their congregation and they invite you to become a part of it.
An “Afternoon Tea” will be hosted by The Nash County Democratic Women on Sunday, August 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Benvenue Country Club. Plans for the fundraiser were recently announced by Rosita Wiggins, event chairperson.
The West Mount Ruritan Club recently awarded a scholarship to five high school graduates of area high schools. Pictured (L-R) is Bradley Lamm, Rocky Mount High School; Grace Joyner, Nash Central High School; Seth Lamm, Nash Central High School; Chandler Cobb, Rocky Mount High School and Gold Joyner, Scholarship Chairman for the West Mount Ruritan Club.
It’s mosquito season and it’s tie for equine owners across North Carolina to talk to their veterinarians about protecting their animals from mosquito-borne diseases.
West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis are endemic across North Carolina and can cause illness or death but they can be prevented with a sequence of two vaccines.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Every year, there is talk that another conference opponent could finally overturn Nash Rec’s long-time dominance at the top of the Nash-Halifax Swim League.
But it hasn’t happened yet.
Nash Rec’s area pool dynasty continued last Saturday at the annual N-HSL Championships, which were held at the Harrison Family YMCA.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- Carlos Leon had one final order of business to take for his high school soccer career -- and it was a history-making order at that.
Leon, Southern Nash’s recently graduated pitch standout, became the first Firebird to take part in the annual East-West All-Star Boys Soccer Game, which was held last Tuesday on the campus of the University of North Carolina-Greensboro.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
NASHVILLE -- A two-week wait proved to be well worth it for the Nash Rec Swim Team.
NRST capped off its undefeated regular season by defeating backyard rival Birchwood last Thursday in the closing Nash-Halifax Swim League contest of the 2013 campaign.
The event was originally slated for earlier in the summer, but was pushed back due to poor weather.
ROCKY MOUNT -- The Nash/Rocky Mount Football Jamboree will be held Aug. 15 at The Dawg Pound on the campus of Nash Central High School.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person and will be available at the gate.
Featured teams will be Northern Nash, Southern Nash, Rocky Mount, host Nash Central, D.H. Conley, Southeast Halifax and Bertie.
