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Forget worrying about the cicadas.
If we needed any other reminders that summer is upon us, one of my sons showed me a golf ball-sized welt that verified the mosquitoes are back.
We almost had a full-length spring before we switched to "Florida swamp" heat and humidity last week.
I saw an article produced by the pest control company Orkin that listed the most mosquito-infested areas in America. I'm dubious about the list.

A phone call I've been expecting came with the news that the legendary Bob Bartosz had passed away.
You've seen his name on the pages of this newspaper capturing moments in photographs when there was a major accident, fire or even during the flooding from Hurricane Matthew.
Bob dropped by the newspaper when he and his wife moved to Nash County.

Dear editor: I am writing this letter in support of a dear friend. Well actually, she is not just a friend, but also a dedicated citizen of Nashville for many, many years. She sacrificially served as a town council member for 18 years. I say sacrificially, but she really didn't consider it a sacrifice - she loved serving and making the town better! I realized while attending some of the council meetings, that she was not just a council member who wanted to "take a seat" - so to speak.

This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic on July 1, 1971. Members of the Nashville Fire Department receive instructions from Don Simcoe of Troz, Penn., on operating procedures for a new fire truck delivered to Nashville.

A Nash County Sheriff's deputy injured last month in a one-car wreck is recovering, with no word yet on when he may be well enough to return to duty.
Nash EMS recorded multiple calls around 10:06 a.m. on May 24 indicating a crash involving a deputy on 1122 W. Castalia Road, and also got a crash notification from the Sgt. Knight's apple watch.

Possession controlled substance reported at 100 N. Boddie St., Nashville prison/jail premises on 5/31/24
Assault on a female reported at 11585 Crooked Swamp Rd., Whitakers on 5/29/24
Resisting arrest/hinder and delay reported at 1562 Spring Hill Rd., Spring Hope on 5/26/24

Damage to personal property; damage to real property reported at 237 Macon Dr., Nashville on 5/27/24
Found property reported at 100 East Evans Dr., Nashville on 5/27/24

The 13th Annual Enfield Fishing Creek Paddle drew 90 registrants, many from Nash County, who enjoyed a 2 ½ to 3 hour paddle from Whitakers to historic Bellamy's Mill on Saturday, June 1. The event concluded with live music and a catered lunch by Gardner's Barbecue.
Among registrants were 8 from Nashville, 10 from Rocky Mount, 22 from Enfield and 12 from Littleton.

The headline read: "Sick of Waiting, Patient Sues Doctor." Ken Fleckenstein arrived on time for an appointment with his podiatrist, Dr. Robert Taylor. He was forced to sit in a waiting room for 87 minutes. On his next visit, Taylor made Fleckenstein wait 51 minutes. The self-employed handyman claimed the wait cost him time, money, and customers. So he sent his podiatrist a $92 invoice. When Taylor refused to pay, Fleckenstein sued for time wasted and $1,755 in attorney's fees.

Red Oak Baptist Church recognized high school and college graduates on Sunday. High school graduates included Connor Baker, Jacob Buchholz, Viola Graziani, Emma Shingleton, and Carly Wilson. College graduates included Caleb May, Andrew Grant, Grayson Johnson, Michael Pullen, Anna Shaye Thompson, and Booke Thompson. Congratulations to all!

Joseph Clinton Bell Jr. and Michelle Bell to Department of Transportation State of North Carolina; right of way deed
Prestige Home Solutions, LLC to Cosme I. Bonilla Escobar; 1529 Holly Road, Spring Hope; $242,500
Adams Homes AEC, LLC to Nerfertiti Taina Williams and Roderick Tremaine Williams; 5079 Dogwood Drive, Battleboro; $396,000

New single family dwelling; 5281 Finch Rd., Bailey; Taryn Donahue; $250,145
Detached accessory structure; 1785 Rose Blvd., Nashville; Keith Price; $65,000
Sign; 8308 Butterfly Dr., Unit A, Bailey; Ryan Homes; $1,500