ROCKY MOUNT – Norma Dozier Robbins, daughter of John Sills and Norma Brice Dozier, passed away on July 7, 2011 at the age of 90.
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Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
The filing season for the 2011 municipal elections will end on Friday and there are still many open seats to fill. Most filing so far has been by those hoping to retain their seats, but a few new names are popping up on municipal ballots. Those who wish to run in the 2011 election must have candidacy filing forms and fees submitted to the the Nash County Board of Elections by noon on July 15.
Visitors of the Harold D. Cooley Library in Nashville were entertained by Birdman Dave Monday while he educated the audience about the ecosystem in the Rainforest and introduced his Parrot named Belle . Pictured Christina Whitley assists Birdman Dave with one of the demonstrations. Christina was visiting the library with the Kids For Christ group from Saint Hope Baptist Church in Spring Hope.
As the heat gets turned up outside, the Soapbox staff turns up the heat in this column.
After all, who else is going to provide you with handy, cut-and-save responses to such homicide provoking questions as “Hot enough for ya?”
Well, I am back, physically at least. I’m not so sure about mentally.
As you may have read, Corbin, my little boy, did come early as I had predicted. He was actually born on Memorial Day.
In my last column, I had written that I would try to get one more column in during my maternity leave, to provide readers with details of my labor experience.
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Letters to the Editor:
I read with interest the Soap Box article of Wednesday, June 29. It was about American Exceptionalism being mocked in an article by Washington Post’s Richard Cohen.
Though the image of the “Ugly American” is long ago portrayed-circa 50’s, I think our global contributions are truly many and magnificent.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
This photo was submitted by Pete Whitley of Nashville. Pictured are Benvenue School teachers prior to 1941. Left to right are: R.B. Gordon, D.A. Willey, Merl Bell, Rebecca Turner, Mary Hindley, Louise Parker, Ruth Godfrey, Frances Graham, Louise Longest, Edna Farmer, Marie Proctor and Lucy and R.G. Payne.
Incoming Head of School at Rocky Mount Academy, Beth Covolo, has announced that her replacement as Head of Lower School will be Martha Lancaster. A National Board certified teacher, Lancaster joined the RMA faculty in 2010, after having taught in the Edgecombe, City of Rocky Mount, and Virginia school systems in music education, gifted education, and 4th and 5th grade regular education.
Larry Womack (far left) and James Ervin (far right) present a certificate of appreciation to Billie Baker (center) for the grant received from the DeLeon Carter Foundation to enhance patriotism in the community by the display of flags on the streets and in Forrest Hill Cemetery. (Contributed photo)
JVC Officers Larry Hill, Vince Tesoro and James Ervin prepare to present a certificate of appreciation to Bob Simpson. (Contributed photo)
Amber Dale Williams and Daniel Shane Brown of Spring Hope were married Sunday, June 5, 2011 in the grassy, oceanfront courtyard of the Islander at Emerald Isle. The officiating minister for the 6:30 p.m. ceremony was Rev. Clark Rounds.
Scott and Mary Lou Braswell of Rocky Mount announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Scott Braswell to Douglas Allen Anderson of Hattiesburg, MS. He is the son of Hugh and Rinda Ponder and Larry Anderson Jr. of Tuscola IL. The wedding will take place on Sept. 10, 2011 at Nashville United Methodist Church.
John William Lucas, a Wake Forest University student, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Wake Forest University, graduating with cum laude, during commencement exercises May 16. Indra K. Nooyi, chairman and chief executive officer of PepsiCo., delivered the 2011 commencement address.
Judy Major has been selected as Nash County Department of Social Services Employee of the Month for June 2011. Judy is an Office Assistant IV in the Prevention unit and has been with the department for over 16 years. Judy is described as a person who cares for her job and other employees and always willing to lend a helping hand.
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Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
REST IN PEACE:
Shelby. I didn’t name her. Her owner did. He surrendered her because he said he was tired of taking care of her. She was a very large shepherd mix - around 90+ lbs. She came in on a Friday and we took pictures. We promoted her all weekend and on Monday we went in and evaluated her. I went home and called in the results to a rescue who was interested.
Thomas Grantham Fisher, Jr., president of the Terpsichorean Club of Raleigh, announced that invitations have been issued to the 85th annual North Carolina Debutante Ball. The event will be held in Raleigh on September 8th, 9th and 10th. The formal presentation of young ladies from across the state will highlight the weekend festivities.
Effective June 1, 2011 the Nash County Courthouse phone numbers changed. Due to an updated statewide telephone system and a new statewide calling plan, many counties across the state are receiving updated phone numbers.
The Nash County Senior Center is participating in the Operation Heat Fan Relief Program. This year marks the 25th year for this summer fan distribution program in the state of North Carolina. The program has been managed by the Division of Aging and Health and Human Services since 1986.
The Wound Care Center at Nash Health Care recently earned the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Center of Excellence award, which recognizes the center for outstanding quality standards over the past two years. The Center was awarded this prestigious honor by Diversified Clinical Services (DCS), Inc., the nation’s leading wound care management company.
Ebenezer Pentecostal Holiness Church is collecting items to distribute to tornado victims across the nation. Volunteers will be on hand to accept donations Saturday, July 16 at 9 a.m. Refreshments will be provided. The church is collecting items such as paper towels, toilet paper, diapers, toothpaste, toothbrushes cleaning supplies and other toiletries.
There were 91 in Sunday school yesterday. We had several visitors and welcomed them all and all our regular members. I was able to attend and so was Mozelle Batchelor. Alex Marlowe read the Bible verse today. Flowers were given in memory of Luther and Nettie Manning by their families.
On Sunday morning Pastor Whitehouse chose as his sermon topic “Am I Willing to Hear the Truth Even When I Don’t like It?” It was based on Galatians 4:17-20. Paul is writing to the Christians at Galatia and instructing them to follow Christ first and foremost. The true goal of all ministries is to help others become like Christ.
On Sunday morning, Rev. Dougald McLaurin delivered God’s message entitled “How to Come Closer to God” with scripture from John 10:10-11 and Matthew 11:28-30. God is saying “come to me” and God is laying out His expectations for us. We must ask ourselves if we are where we want to be in our walk with God.
The American Red Cross Frederick E. Turnage Chapter recognized five volunteers and a local hero at the chapter’s annual meeting recently at Nash Community College.
Penny Cooper, an Edgecombe County Public Schools bus driver, received the chapter’s Humanitarian Award for her quick but calm reaction to a fire that destroyed the bus she was driving and endangered the 39 students on the bus.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill recognized 6,405 students for outstanding academic achievement through their selection for the Dean’s List for Spring 2011.
Nashville residents named to the Dean’s List include Brittney Akpobiyeri, Stephen Bishop, Phillip Ramautar and Andrew Votipka.
