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The Nash-Rocky Mount Junior Garden Club learned about the importance of pollination at their most recent meeting. Birds, Blooms, & Butterflies, their program theme, concentrated on different types of pollinators, the blooms they visit native to this region, and how to preserve and promote their natural habitats. Butterflies were an interesting topic as the group learned of different natives and the largest and smallest species. They were surprised to learn bats and beetles were among pollinators, along with moths and flies.

Nashville Elementary's Book Fair was also open during Science / Career Night. Pictured above are Dominic and Emma Skeen checking out some new books.

Sofia Dietz and Allison Dietz check out books during Nashville Elementary's Book Fair.

Lilly Miller and Abigail Chandler make slime at Nashville Elementary's Science / Career Night.

Braydon Denotter shows the sweet potato he prepared for sprouting during Nashville Elementary's Science / Career Night.

Girl Scouts help Nash County Parks and Rec. with their 1st annual Spooktacular event at Brown Auditorium on October 22. Girls from Troop 3249, 578 and 4016 worked several games during the event. Girls from left to right are Zamya Garner (3249), Ashley Zipko (578), Elizabeth Leak (3249), Serenity Walker (4016), Logan Greene (3249) and Jenna Crawford (3249).

North Carolina Wesleyan College announced in August their plans to implement a new accelerated RN-to-BSN program, which will now be led by Dr. Brittany Bass. With experience in both the classroom and clinical settings, Dr. Bass brings a fresh perspective to launch the new program.
Dr. Brittany Bass has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Barton College.

Charles M. Johnson of Nashville has established a new scholarship to support Nash Community College students pursuing careers caring for patients suffering from age-related dementia.
Ashleigh Glover, NCC Human Services Gerontology student, of Wilson, is the first to receive the Alzheimer's Care Scholarship established in 2019.

The North Carolina Pesticide Board recently approved several settlement agreements in several counties, including Nash County.
Barry E. Murphy, of Castalia, agreed to pay $600 for drift damage to tobacco plants from a pesticide application to a pasture in Franklin County.
NC law states that no person shall apply pesticides under such conditions that drift from pesticide particles or vapors results in adverse effects.

The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 23 new troopers at a graduation held for the 149th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony ended 12 weeks of demanding training preparing cadets for a rewarding career of service to the state of North Carolina.
The event was held last Thursday, October 24 at Colonial Baptist Church in Cary.

The awards program, created by the Office of the Governor in 1979, recognizes North Carolina's most dedicated volunteers. Through the years, the award has been bestowed on thousands of North Carolinians who have shown concern and compassion for their neighbors by volunteering in their local community.
Each county selects up to ten individuals, businesses, groups/teams and one paid Director of Volunteers to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to their communities.

First Friday makes its return with a kick-off event from 6-9 p.m. on Nov. 1 at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences.
The night is full of free activities including a live performance from The Sunspots, arts and crafts, carriage rides and more.
Talented poets, singers and musicians are invited to show off their skills during "No Shame Theater."

"By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time. He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward. (Hebrews 11:24-26)

As we study the characteristics of the Good Samaritan, let's ask ourselves if these qualities are true of us as well. He opened his eyes. Although all three men physically saw the critically wounded man, only the Samaritan looked and stopped to help. Before we can meet needs, we must be aware of them.
He opened his heart. The difference between the priest and Levite's gaze and the Samaritan's was compassion.

Happy All Saints Eve, Fellow Followers!
Remembering is at the core of the Christian faith. We remember that God created all things in six days and rested on the seventh. We remember that God freed his people from the bondage of Egypt.

Congratulations to Wesley and Allison Boone on the birth of their son, Garrett Ellis on October 22! Proud big brother is Sawyer. Proud grandparents are Neal and Mary Boone and great-grandmother, Bobbie Wollett.
The Community Fall festival and Trunk or Treat had a great day at Ennis Park on Sunday, October 27.

News from Christian
Fellowship Church
On Saturday October 26, around ten volunteers did community outreach in Wilson and Rocky Mount by clothing and feeding the homeless.

What a wonderful Sunday at Peachtree Baptist Church as the active members welcomed all the visitors to High Attendance Sunday.
The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by by Brenda and James Shepherd in honor of Brenda's birthday which was on October 26th.

STANHOPE -- Southern Nash controlled its own destiny heading into the final two matches of the Big East Conference's regular season in boys soccer.
Southern needed to defeat Franklinton last Wednesday and Hunt on Thursday in order to secure the conference title, which has featured a three-way dance down the stretch between the Firebirds, Franklinton and Wilson Fike.

Southern Nash's Adrian Flores (with ball) makes a strong rush upfield during last Wednesday afternoon's Big East Conference showdown at home against the Franklinton Red Rams.

Southern Nash's Adrian Rangel dives for possession for the Firebirds during last Wednesday afternoon's key Big East Conference boys soccer match versus Franklinton.

FRANKLINTON -- In front of an impressive homecoming crowd lastFriday night, Franklinton High School looked to pick up its first Big East Conference football win of the 2019 season.
However, Coach Andrew Farriss' Northern Nash Knights spoiled the homecoming festivities with a 42-14 win over the Red Rams.

RED OAK -- The rivalry between Southern Nash's Jadiza Jimenez and Northern Nash's Elana Griffin continued last Wednesday at the annual Big East Conference Cross Country Championships.
With Northern Nash serving as the host at Red Oak Middle School, Jimenez was able to edge Griffin for the top spot in the girls race.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College football team's comeback attempt fell just short as they lost 26-20 to Brevard College in conference action at Rocky Mount Stadium last Saturday.
Wesleyan scored 20 straight points in the fourth quarter to get within six points, but their onside kick attempt fell a half-yard short of going the required 10 yards before the kicking team could recover.

NASH COUNTY -- Heare are updated Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Youth Soccer League Scores for the fall season: