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Nash County Commissioners altered their meeting schedule last week during their regular meeting, which was held last Wednesday due to the snow.
Chairman Robbie Davis made the suggested changes during his reports at the end of the meeting.
Davis suggested the board change their monthly meeting from 10 a.m. on the first Monday of the month to 9 a.m.
Davis said he had heard comments that 10 a.m. meetings mess up people's whole days. By meeting an hour earlier, the meeting could be done faster.

Third graders at Coopers Elementary School received a special visit from Sparky the Fire Dog during Fire Prevention Week. The visit was a part of an annual award's presentation, where Coopers Fire Fighters present plaques to winners of its Great Escape contest. Each year, during Fire Prevention Week, fire fighters visit the school and speak with students about fire safety. The week also coincides with the student's social studies lesson, where they learn map skills and are able to use what they learn to draw their own fire escape plans. Two winners are selected, one from inside the fire district and one from outside. Pictured in the above photo is Mark Coley receiving his award along with his great-grandmother (left) Dorothy Collie and his mother, Jodie Collie.

On Friday, Donald Trump will be sworn in as President of the United States.
A year ago, I wrote in this space it would never happen, and simply could not envision it as a possibility. Even though I thought that once Barack Obama took Hillary Clinton down she was done for, it seemed inevitable she would be in the White House.
As we saw in this part of the world, a lot of folks sure are tore up about it. As a matter of fact, about 50 percent of America is devastated.

I was sad to hear of Commissioner Billy Morgan's passing last week.
Mr. Morgan was a good man, a man who truly loved Nash County. His death will certainly be a loss to our county.
The past few months, as Mr. Morgan's time on the board was coming to an end, I caught myself grinning at his comments during meetings. I didn't grin because they were funny but because in the almost 11 years I've been at the Graphic, I've come to know just what he's going to say each and every time.

Dear Editor:
Duty, Honor, Sacrifice. On January 19, and January 21, 2017 we will honor the birthdays of two great Southern men, Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson. These two gentlemen brought character to the words, "duty, honor, and sacrifice." In our modern day and age these words are rarely spoken when we discuss the current supposed heroes or stars of our time.

Dear Editor:
Looking at the cursive review of how a top player in the NFL has seemed to perhaps lost some of his edge; I could not but feel this needed a slant from the defensive side. As a player and coach : I noted that QB's that are of the aircraft carrier types e.g. Jim Kelly, Ben Rotheliesberger - The things that commonly work are caused by the Panthers lack of offensive line skills.

This photo was originally published in The Graphic on January 24, 1974. Southern Nash students captured top honors in the Parliamentary Procedure competition sponsored by the Future Farmers of America. From left to right are members of the winning team: Gary Joyner, Willie Joyner, Brice Poland, Henry Pipkin, Shelton Baker and Allen Rose.

INCIDENTS
A reckless driving to endanger and flee to elude arrest by motor vehicle was reported on 1/3/17 at 1201 Eastern Avenue
A possession of marijuana was reported on 1/5/17 at 1001 Eastern Avenue
An involuntary commitment was reported on 1/7/17 on Laurel Spring Drive

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from January 9 through 13.

The authors of Sound People, a book based on interviews with natives of Down East Carteret County, are documenting the cultural heritage of Carteret County communities that border Core Sound. The interviews reveal that centuries-old traditions and lifestyles that have passed from generation to generation are now struggling to survive. This quest to record what may be only a memory in the not too distant future was the impetus for residents from 3 counties, Craven, Pamlico, and Carteret, to create a new non-profit, the North Carolina Coastal Heritage Association.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2016-2017 school year.
The following students at Swift Creek Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Thursday, January 19 from 10:45 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Lowe's, 700 N. Wesleyan Boulevard
Thursday, January 19 from 4 until 7 p.m. at Key Fitness, 145 Nashville Commons Drive, Nashville.
Saturday, January 21 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Nashville
Monday, January 23 from 2:30 until 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist, 200 South Church Street, Rocky Mount

Chances are that during our lifetime we are going to experience times of drought. Actually chances are not just high - they are guaranteed. I should first probably note that I am not speaking about a drought of rain, but a drought of a spiritual kind. You know the type of drought where we don't feel the presence of God. The type of drought where our souls run dry and we seek relief. Where we once moved boldly in the Spirit, we now feel like we are cowardly drudging through life, contemplated the work of God.

As I reflect on the events of the past week, I am overwhelmed by the goodness shown by my neighbors and friends. The snow and ice made travel almost impossible on my country dirt road. One neighbor brought my mail and newspaper to my door several days. Another friend cleaned the ice from my steps. Another good neighbor repaired my mailbox, which had been knocked down by an out -of-control car that slipped on the ice on the highway. I appreciate the fact that the power company was able to keep the power on, as I was shut-in for six days.

The registration period for the 21st Annual Mother/Daughter Overnight Camp begins today, January 19! Any girl in grades 1-12 and their mother or other adult female are invited to attend the camp sponsored by the North Roanoke Baptist Association WMU. The camp, "'Everyday Princess", will be held at Camp Mundo Vista in Sophia, NC near Asheboro on April 28-29. Campers will participate in Bible Study, crafts, recreation, and large group sessions.

"Dad, can you help me?" Here are simple words expressing implicit faith and wholehearted trust. "Sure, sweetheart." This answer is unquestionably proper. Jesus said, "Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these" (Mark 10:14).
God's kingdom is not one of earthly boasting, political spin, and public relations. It is not the domain of power hungry politicians, plant managers, and chief executive officers.

Help me understand. Just last week, a couple of little dogs came into the Shelter. The Shelter would have been glad to reunite the dogs with the owners. They weren't able to. What is it about not understanding that the Animal Control Shelter is a safe place for stray lost pets at least for a little while. When the pets come in, Animal Control checks for a microchip. If they are lucky enough to have a collar with an ID, it makes the reunion quick. Even a rabies tag can be tracked to the owner. However, most come in without anything to ID their owner.

Faith Christian School filled 23 boxes with toys for children in need as part of their annual Toys for Tots drive. Students brought toys and in return, were given an admission ticket to a basketball. The school has become one of the largest single collection point in a five region area surrounding Nash County. This is the eighth year the school has participated in the Toys for Tots drive. This year, a majority of the toys went to flood victims from Hurricane Matthew, with a lot of the focus on victims in Edgecombe County. Pictured above, Garrett Williford drops his toy in the box.