I want to be a Superhero when I grow up…Well, who doesn’t? After all, we all dream big dreams about doing something important that give our lives meaning. But sometimes we are afraid to step outside our safe zone.
Wednesday, June 22 from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Nash County Senior Center, 102 N. Alston Street, Nashville
Wednesday, June 22 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Boddie Noell Rocky Mount, 1021 Noell Lane, Rocky Mount
Saturday, June 25 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Zaxby’s, 1410 Jeffreys Road, Rocky Mount
I was not able to attend church today, but I was told we had a good attendance. Our choir sang “His Name is Wonderful” for the call to worship. Pastor Rogerson welcomed everyone and prayed the prayer of invocation. Hymns of worship were “This is My Father’s World” and “Faith of Our Fathers”. Mrs. Margaret Anderson prayed the morning prayer.
Rev. Dougald McLaurin’s message Sunday was from Joshua 1:1-9 and 24:14, “God’s Commands: From One Generation to the Next”, quoting from verse 9, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Fathers were honored at Peachtree Church on Sunday morning. Each father present received a devotional book given by the children under the direction of the Catherine Gupton. The special music was by Jerry Hobgood, David Griffin and Lawrence Edwards who sang, “How Great Thou Art”.
I hope all the fathers had a good Father’s Day and got to visit their children over the week-end. Children I hope you will always try to honor your fathers and mothers. Also, honor your heavenly father always. Sunday morning, Sunday school began at 9:45 followed by church services at 11:00.
A piece of furniture from the house of worship, the ark of the covenant, had to be moved. A brand new cart was hewn for the task. Uzza was one of the drivers. The cart faltered. Uzza put out his hand to steady the cargo. “The anger of the Lord burned against Uzza, so He struck him down because he put out his hand to the ark; and he died there before God” (1 Chronicles 13:10).
The Women in Action met at the home of Jeanette and Hazel Hill on Tuesday, June 14. They enjoyed supper together followed by their study.
The Lucy McIntyre Group met at the home of Molly Vick on Tuesday, June 14.
The Mildred Griffin Group also met on Tuesday, June 14.
B. Mayo Boddie, Sr., Chairman of the NorthEastern Entrepreneur Roundtable (NEER) announced on Tuesday, May 24 that Elijah L. Daughtridge, III, CEO of Daughtridge Sales Company located in Rocky Mount was the recipient of the coveted 2011 NEER Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- In a fitting beginning to the 2011 season, long-time foes Nash Rec and Westridge met in the pool last Thursday in Nash-Halifax Swim League action.
The clubs conducted some spirited matches last summer, and the opener would prove to be no different as Nash Rec was able to squeeze out a 328-291 decision at the Westridge Pool.
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Birchwood opened its Nash-Halifax Swim League season with a journey to Roanoke Rapids last Thursday -- and received some tips from North Carolina State University’s swimmers one day later.
During the initial meet, Roanoke Valley was the overall winner with 515 points, compared to 254 for Birchwood.
CHAPEL HILL -- Nash Central High School has earned an 11th-place finish in Class 3-A for the 2010-11 calendar year in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s State Wachovia Cup Standings.
The Wachovia Cup Award recognizes the high schools that achieve the best overall interscholastic athletic performances within each of the state’s four competivie classifications.
Motivated by his many fans, a Westridge swimmer makes a turn and heads for home during his team’s home match last Thursday evening against Nash Rec.
Among the participants at last Thursday’s swim meet between host Westridge and Nash Rec was Nash Rec’s Chloe Jones.
Steve Mellor from England shows swimmers the correct freestyle technique.
HOOPS HEROICS IN FAYETTEVILLE. Members of the Raptors 16-Under AAU Basketball Team from Nash County pose in front of the Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville during a recent trip to Cumberland County to participate in the LCMS Skills Tournament.
ELM CITY -- After a rainout last week, the stands and pits were filled to capacity, as fans, drivers & crews filed into County Line Raceway last Saturday.
In accordance with the new qualifying format, the Carquest Auto Parts Super Stock 4, Nashville Feed Pure Stock 4 & Prime Electrical Solutions Thunder & Lightening divisions were already set by the times they took last week.
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CHARLES ALSTON, Graphic Correspondent / Submitted photos by David Hahula
ROCKY MOUNT -- Rocky Mount Post 58’s Americal Legion baseball team saw its 10-game winning streak come to a halt Monday evening with an 8-3 loss to Cary Post 67 at Nash Central High’s Dawg Pound.
Cary went through five Rocky Mount pitchers to record the win. Post 58 fell to 12-4 overall on the season, but remains 6-0 in division play.
JACKSON, TENN. -- The Carolina Mudcats swept a diamond doubleheader from the Jackson Generals last Saturday night en route to winning their first series since July, 2010 -- and avoided the worst half in Southern League history.
Melanie Statnick art exhibit through June 30. Canadian artist using watercolor, pastels and mixed media.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Two athletes with a penchant for leadership qualities took home the Triple Crown Awards during the recent Nash Central High School Athletic Awards Ceremony.
Kristen Shuford, who starred in volleyball and softball for NC, was saluted as the Female Triple Crown Award recipient.
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Michele A. Cruz, Graphic Correspondent
At their board meeting Monday night, the Nash-Rocky Mount Schools board unanimously approved Dr. Anthony Jackson as the new superintendent. He was selected out of 20 applicants for the position.
“The board is confident that Dr. Jackson has the experience, collaborative leadership skills, and focus on quality instruction that will continue to move our school system to the next levels of achievement for all students,” board chairman Bob Jenkins read, in a prepared statement.
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Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
After prompting by citizens, and promises of support from businesses and neighboring communities, Spring Hope Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to accept a $55,000 matching fund grant from the NC Parks and Recreation Department. Concerns about finding the funds to match the grant over the next three budget years had originally caused commissioners to consider rejecting the state grant.
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Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
The small town of Middlesex was the unlikely setting for an unfolding drama, as a sober processional brought hundreds of family, friends, law enforcement officers, and dignitaries from across the state and nation to see Nash County Sheriff’s Deputy Warren Basco Lewis, III laid to his final rest. Citizens stood solemnly on the hushed streets of Middlesex as dozens of law enforcement vehicles, with flashing lights and silent sirens, escorted the body from Southern Nash High School, where over 2500 people attended funeral services, to the small Hollywood Cemetery on the outskirts of town.
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Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
Castalia Commissioners voted unanimously to approve $6,275 in order to hire a landscape architect to craft a plan for the proposed Castalia Park. Mayor Ellene Leonard said that Nash County Parks and Recreation Director Sue Yerkis had encouraged the move as part of a long-range plan to apply for grant funding to aid with the construction of the park in the future.
