The Oak Level Ruritan Club honored Scouts from Red Oak Troop 16 and Coopers Troop 37 during their monthly meeting on June 25.
Oak Level Ruritan Club President David Briggs presented both troops with certificates of appreciation as well as $250 to each troop to say thanks for all their hard work.
By:
Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
Common sense is defined by Merriam-Webster as, “sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts.” Thus, “common sense” (in this view) equates to the knowledge and experience which most people already have, or which the person using the term believes that they do or should have. The Cambridge Dictionary defines it as, “the basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way.” (from Wikipedia)
Congratulations to George and Marilyn Boone in the birth of their new grandson, William Anderson Bemisderfer! Proud parents are Jake and Jennifer Bemisderfer. Will also has brother, Ben.
Women in Action met Tuesday, July 10 at Red Oak Baptist Church.
On a beautiful, but sultry morning Peachtree folks gathered for worship. The topic of Pastor Whitehouse’s sermon was “WATCH!” It was based on Matthew 25: 1-13 and was a parable told by Jesus. It was about ten maidens who were awaiting the arrival of a bridegroom. Their neglect of being totally prepared caused them to miss out on the big event.
Sunday School began Sunday morning at 9:45, followed by church service at 10:45 at Beulah Church of Christ. The Praise Team participants were Chris Matchem, Bre Matchem, Steve Wheeler and Chloe Bailey. Special music (solo) was brought to us by Chris Matchem.
Men at the table Sunday were Mickey Matthews, Steve Wheeler, James Proctor and Jim Walker.
Robert Tyner welcomed everyone to Sunday School. We had 71 members present and one visitor. Welcome everyone. Most of the absentees have gone to White Lake. Caleb Whitford is home and going to Bryant Aldridge Rehabilitation Center as an outpatient for his therapy. He and his family have gone to Wake Lake for vacation this week.
Air Force Airman Cameron B. Robinson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, 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.
Members of the Bethel Heroes 636, which is the local chapter of the United Daughters of Confederacy, celebrated a dream come true on July 5.
About 10 years ago, it was realized that the local Confederate monument, located in Battlefield Park, was in need of repair.
Four new members recently joined the Lions den at the Nashville Lions Club. PIctured (L-R) is Steve & Betty Bradley, Judy Stallings, Linda Funkhauser and Nashville Lion’s CLub President, Mary Boehm.
Wednesday, July 18 from 1:30 until 6 p.m. at Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, 3732 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount
Wednesday, July 18 from 1:30 until 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 100 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount
The Tar River Chapter of Les Gemmes, Inc., recently initiated the Jewels Girls Mentoring Program. This unique program is designed to positively influence young ladies between the ages of 11-15.
Young ladies involved in the program will concentrate on formulating leadership skills, and developing self-esteem, through health and wellness and community service activities.
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools honored 94 retirees with an appreciation luncheon at the Gateway Centre to celebrate and to honor each retiree for 2302 years of combined service in education. Retirees were treated to entertainment by the S. C. Baskerville School Chorus, led by music teacher Joan Vick.
Rising senior Will Adams, son of Randy and Sally Adams, has been awarded the Robert F. Sykes, Jr., Scholarship at Rocky Mount Academy. This scholarship is awarded annually to an Upper School student at RMA who exhibits a potential for math excellence. The scholarship, valued at $1000, was established in 1997 in memory of a beloved RMA math teacher and athletic coach, the late Bob Sykes.
West Mount Ruritan Club recently held its annual July 4th Celebration to recognize the community senior citizens, veterans, firefighters, EMS personnel and law enforcement. During the program scholarships were presented to three students.
Nash County residents are among those who received degrees at Appalachian State University. A total of 343 graduate students and 1774 undergraduate students received degrees during ceremonies held in May.
Those receiving degrees include Cierra Brooke Kyles, of Middlesex, who received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education and Abby Kathleen Barnes, of Rocky Mount who received a Bachelor Of Science in Communication Disorders. Barnes also graduated Summa Cum Laude.
ROCKY MOUNT -- Only one regular season date remains following last Thursday’s intense action in the Nash-Halifax Swim League.
Birchwood was able to secure the No. 2 position as part of a tri-meet against Roanoke Valley and host Benvenue Country Club.
ROCKY MOUNT -- Long-time foes Westridge and Nash Rec tangled in the pool last Thursday for a down-to-the-wire thriller in Nash-Halifax Swim League action.
In an outcome that literally wasn’t determined until the last few events, Westridge secured a 428-416 decision over NRST.
GREENVILLE -- Following the July 13th signing deadline for all 2012 Major League First Year Player Draftees, left-handed pitcher Tyler Joyner is returning the East Carolina University for his senior season in 2013.
The Red Oak native and Northern Nash High School alum, who was selected in the 35th round (pick 1,063) by the Kansas City Royals, is the lone ECU selection returning to the Pirates following the MLB Draft in June.
By:
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent
ROCKY MOUNT -- Rocky Mount Coleman-Pitt Post 58 found a lousy time to go into a hitting slump.
It was in a 7-0 hole to Pitt County 39 in the first game of the second round of the Area I East playoffs Monday evening at Gryphon Stadium.
Unfortunately, it was a hole Post 58 just could not climb out of. Pitt County claimed an 11-6 win and is in the driver’s seat going into game 2 at Pitt Community College Tuesday evening.
FREDERICK, MD. -- The Carolina Mudcats cracked a pair of firsts in a big 10-6 conquest over the Frederick Keys on Sunday night at Harry Grove Stadium in a Class A Carolina League baseball showdown.
The victory means a split of the four-game series at Frederick.
Carlos Moncrief powered the Mudcats’ first grand slam of 2012 out to left for a 5-0 lead in the first inning.
By:
CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent
GREENSBORO -- Nash County’s representatives in Monday night’s two N.C. Coaches Association East-West All-Star Basketball Games did the best they could.
But it was enough to help bring victories home for the men’s or women’s East squads.
In Monday’s opening game, the East had its moments early, but superior size up front ended up bringing the West an 82-65 victory.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
NASHVILE -- Cloudy skies brought a brief reprieve to 100-degree conditions when Birchwood and Nash Rec tangled for the second week in a row last Thursday.
Nash Rec wrapped up the season sweep with a 554-219 decision over Birchwood at the Nash-Halifax Swim League Meet at the NRST Pool.
PNC Financial Services Group Inc. recently announced it will contribute $50,000 to the Down East Partnership (DEPC) toward improving its Discovery Place park located on Lexington Street in Rocky Mount.
“We are excited to partner with PNC on such an important project,” said Henrietta Zalkind, DEPC Executive Director.
Nash County 4-H hosted an Outdoor Adventures Camp on June 28 at the Nash County Ag Center. Youth learned about archery and the basics of BB gun shooting, focusing on the safety of the sports. The class was taught by NC Wildlife Officers. The class also featured hands on tree identification with the NC Forestry Service. Pictured, 10-year-old Ashton Palmer aims at a target during a BB gun lesson.
Pollinator habitats, which support a variety of pollinator species, will now be accepted as a Continuous Sign-up Conservation Reserve Program (CCRP) practice. CCRP is a voluntary program that helps producers apply conservation practices to safeguard environmentally sensitive land.
