There are so many usual phrases that come to mind when paying tribute to someone who has lived such an exemplary life. Yet usual phrases simply don’t fill the bill when I think of Joe Wilson. He touched my life.
We encounter so many people in a lifetime, through business, work, pleasure, faith, neighbors or just acquaintances. Yet it is rare that one can say, “He touched my life.”
Nashville mourned the loss of a Centenarian last week. Mildred Drake Hinton, 100, passed away Friday, December 10, 2010.
Though known for several accomplishments over her lifetime, many remember her for her long-time volunteer efforts through the Nash County Arts Council, today called Nash Arts Center.
It is that time of year when children get excited, parents get stressed and many poor retail seasons are righted – it is Christmas.
It’s also that time of year, where amidst the joy of the season, communities all across America will have one person complain about Christmas being recognized, being too religious or being offensive.
You never know when your life is going to unexpectedly change. So you just have to always be prepared.
I try to be prepared for life’s little surprises. But still, every now and then, something sneaks up on me and catches me off guard.
Several months ago, Allen and I were somewhat surprised with the news that we would be parents.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
DECEMBER SNOW – Carol and Tim Evans, and Jimmy Hinton went sledding during the big snow in December of 1958. This photo was originally published December 18, 1958. A possibility of snow is in our forecast for this week. Could history repeat itself?
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The real cost of the proposed poultry slaughter plant is not the 4 million in incentives, the millions in grants that require matching county funds, the 1.2 million Nash has already paid for the land or the water which Nash will sell for substantially less than the true cost. The real cost is what we know it means to us, the citizens of Nash and Wilson Counties.
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When football practice starts every team would like to have that magical season and win a State Championship.
On December 11, Tarboro completed their second magical season on being undefeated and winning their second State Championship.
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Christmas is near and homeless pets will die at the Nash County Animal Shelter unless someone can find room in their homes and hearts for a new companion. Maybe you didn’t plan to add another family member at this time, so how about considering saving one and foster for awhile until you can find a loving home?
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We the people want a small limited government. A government that is responsive to the citizens that it governs and uses the authority granted by the citizens wisely.
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Bill Creech, Nashville Chief of Police
Most of us are shopping for Christmas and this time of year you need to be especially aware of identity theft. There are a variety of methods used to steal your personal information. Some of the more common ways are dumpster diving where the thief goes through your trash looking for papers with your personal information on it.
Coopers Elementary School A and A/B Honor Roll for the Second Six Weeks is as follows:
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of Education recently installed 5 board members for a 4-year term, serving until December 2014. The NRMPS Board of Education meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Administrative Offices located at 930 Eastern Avenue in Nashville unless otherwise noted. The board meeting schedule is also available at www.nrms.k12.nc.us.
Nash County young farmers Brent and Sue Leggett, of Nashville, were recognized as the winners of North Carolina Farm Bureau’s (NCFB) Achievement Award for 2010.
The Leggetts accepted the honor during a Dec. 5 ceremony as part of NCFB’s 75th Annual Meeting at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center, Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons.
Bernard and Dora Batchelor Collier celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon at the Nashville United Methodist Church with a reception given by their children and grandchildren. Bernard and Dora were married December 4, 1960 at Momeyer Baptist Church. Their children are B.W., Ann, Laura, and Sam Collier; Tim, Lynda, Katie, Andrew and Brandon Taylor.
The NRMPS Board of Education approved the appointment of Margaret Sharpe as principal of Red Oak Elementary School during the Board Meeting held Monday, December 6, 2010. Sharpe will assume her new duties on January 1, 2011 following the retirement of Rossie Williams at the end of December.
North Carolina Wesleyan College is now taking applications from rising 9th through 12th grade high school students who want to participate in the Shelton Leadership Challenge at NC Wesleyan College. The program will be held July 10 through 15 and is limited to 50 students.
We had another great service at Beulah Sunday morning. Even with the rainy day weather everyone was smiling and greeting their friends. Sunday school began at 9:45 followed by church services at 11:00.We were really glad to have Roger and Mary Parker back with us on Sunday morning but we missed Merritte Rose who was under the weather and didn’t feel like coming.
I was not able to attend church on Sunday, due to a cold and cough. I miss Sunday school and worship service when I can’t go. Miss Ollie had her open house at the parsonage Sunday afternoon. I really was disappointed that I missed that. She always has the house decorated really pretty.
I was invited by my daughter to attend a Hunger Banquet at North Carolina Wesleyan College on Nov. 17, 2010. In accepting this invitation, my initial thought was that I was going to attend a banquet, enjoy some good food, meet new people, hear a motivational speech about the hunger issue in the world, and then give a donation to an organization that focuses on the issue, before going home.
Congratulations to George and Marilyn Boone on the birth of their grandson, Lee Dilly Wedekind, IV, on Dec. 1! Proud parents are Lee and Suzanne Wedekind of Jacksonville, FL.
A North Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper from Rocky Mount has earned the Meritorious Service Award.
Trooper Cleveland Atkinson, who works Edgecombe County with Troop C, District 1, was recently given the award at a special ceremony last week.
The worship celebration on Sunday morning at Peachtree was a little different from the usual format. It was the third Sunday of the Advent season. Ricky and Diane Tucker led in the devotional reading and the lighting of the candle for “JOY”. The sermon was a musical one. The Adult Choir presented the Christmas Cantata titled “God’s Gift to Man at Christmas”.
On Sunday morning, Pastor David Eidson lit the Advent candle of Peace.
Michaela Bauer offered special music as she sang “I Wonder As I Wander”, accompanied by Mary Jane Bauer on piano.
Pastor David Eidson’s message in Word was from 2 Corinthians 9:15 (NIV) “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift”. Paul emphasizes the spiritual rewards for those who give generously. As you bless others, you will be blessed.
Army Pvt. Jermaine D. Bunn has graduated from the Automated Logistical Specialist Advanced Individual Training (AIT) course at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Center and School, Fort Lee, Petersburg, Va.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
When W.C. Joyner arrived at the Oak Level Ruritan Club’s annual Christmas Dinner, he was wearing his best suit and tie but didn’t know why. He quickly found out as he was the big honoree of the evening’s events, receiving both the Ruritan of the Year award and the coveted Tom Downing Award.
