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Looking back over the last four decades, we've become pretty good at erasing more than a hundred years of history when it comes to Nashville's historic architecture.
Nashville has been recognized nationally for its late 19th and early 20th century examples of Queen Anne, Victorian, Classical Revival and Neoclassical Revival architecture, including the Bissette-Cooley House, which we refer today as "the Cooley Manor." Fortunately this structure remains in good hands to ensure its future!

This photo published in The Nashville Graphic on February 8, 1962. These girls lead the cheers for the Nashville Blue Flames throughout the year in various sports.

We began last week by setting the foundation for our historical study of the resurrection of Jesus using Michael Licona's "minimal facts" approach. When we look at the historical resurrection event, the agreed-upon bedrock facts about the fate of Jesus are these:
1. Jesus died by crucifixion.
2. Shortly after Jesus' death, the disciples had experiences that led them to believe and proclaim that Jesus had been resurrected and appeared to them.
3. Within a few years after Jesus' death, Paul converted after experiencing what he interpreted as a post-resurrection appearance of Jesus to him.

The parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18:21-35 teaches that forgiveness should be limitless, extending far beyond traditional expectations. It illustrates God's immeasurable mercy in forgiving a vast debt, contrasting it with a servant's refusal to forgive a much smaller debt owed by another. This highlights that those who have received God's boundless forgiveness are compelled to extend similar grace to others, and a refusal to do so carries severe consequences. (bible.com)

SPRING HOPE - This year's Pumpkin Festival Oct. 3rd and 4th, split in two locations with the parade downtown and the bulk of events at the Spaulding Family Resource Center, features a mix of old, time-honored traditions and some new additions.
Two of the biggest changes, according to Festival Marketing Chairman Steve Brumfield, are with the parade and with the largest and newest addition, the "Kidz Zone."

NASHVILLE - The Nash County Community and Rural Development (CRD) Council honored a woman with 56 years of service to her community at the organization's annual banquet on Saturday.
Elsie Bowen was presented the CRD Community Champion Award by Nash County Community and Rural Development Agent Traci Dixon. The award is presented to someone who goes above and beyond for the needs of their community.

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." (Romans 10:9)
It may sound a little dramatic, but the thing I worry most about in my faith is that Jesus will return before a family member or friend comes to a saving knowledge of him. Ever since Jesus was born and since he died, we have the opportunity for salvation.

New York City
Holiday Bus Trip
The holiday season is quickly approaching and the Nash County Cooperative Extension sponsored New York City Holiday Bus Trip is back.
Buses will leave from the Nash County Cooperative Extension Office located at 1006 Eastern Avenue Nashville on Friday, Dec. 12 at 9:30 p.m. and return early on Sunday, December 14. Cost is $175.

MOMEYER - Starting Nov. 1, Momeyer town residents who said they wanted free trash pickup are going to get it for the next 3 years, thanks to approval this month by the Momeyer town council.
Council members, minus an absent Richard Matthews, voted unanimously Sept. 8 to approve the contract, which will cover pickup for either trash, recycling, or both for the residents who told town hall their preferences.

NASHVILLE - Spring Hope Mayor Kyle Pritchard has succeeded in getting initial Nash County buy-in regarding the formation of a Statewide Flash Flood Action Committee.
Pritchard, who made a detailed presentation on flash flooding at the Sept. 22 commissioners' meeting, asked that a resolution be signed directing county staff to collaborate with state and federal partners, along with Spring Hope, to work on action plans and funding strategies to address flash flooding.

BAILEY - The 2nd annual Agriculture Appreciation Night and Expo at Southern Nash High School Sept. 19, hosted by Southern Nash FFA, offered both students and the general public a chance to visit with multiple vendors related to the ag industry, along with hot roasted corn on the cob, just prior to a Firebirds vs. Southern Wayne football game.
Visitors to the event were greeted by the two resident SNHS horses, penned along a field entranceway and used for the school's Equine classes, along with guinea pigs and sheep for a "sheep bingo" event.

NASHVILLE - The latest chapter of Nashville's ongoing saga about legislating use of shipping containers is headed to a new level, with town leaders scheduling a work session just for that Oct. 8.
While shipping containers have been allowed for temporary construction or renovation storage use in both residential and non-residential areas, there is no specific ordinance covering their use, a point contested repeatedly by Chris Sandy, owner of Build Right Supplies, who first requested an amendment to add one in June.

NASHVILLE - The grounds upon which the Charters of Freedom are placed at the Nash County Courthouse was the gathering site for a vigil to honor Charlie Kirk Sunday.
"We chose to have this prayer vigil here at the Nash County Courthouse," said Tar River Republican Women President Mary Helen Pelt Warren. "Here at the Charters of Freedom memorial, which features replicas of the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights."

NASHVILLE - With a plan to make its new recreation center fully ADA-accessible, Nash County has been awarded a $500,000 Accessible Parks grant from the state. Paired with a 20% local government match of $100,000, the county will be investing over a half million into the Old Fellowship Church site on White Oak Road specifically for upfits to accommodate those with disabilities.
Many of the new features planned will be able to be used by anyone, among those six new adjustable-height basketball hoop systems that will facilitate use by different age groups, and six sets of new bleachers, which will include "cutout" portions to accommodate protected wheelchair seating.