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The League of Women Voters Twin Counties recently elected new officers. They are from left to right Barbara Campbell Davis, Director; Susan Carrington, Secretary; Bettie Kirkpatrick, President; Pat Adams, Director; Melanie Goff Bradley, Vice-President; and Linda Hardy, Treasurer.

Nashville's Post Office recently collected food during its annual food drive and donated it to Faith Christian Ministries in Nashville. Carriers collected non-perishable food items from customers on Saturday, May 13. The event is sponsored by the National Letter Carriers Association.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the third semester of the 2016-2017 school year.
The following students at Red Oak Middle School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Mercedes Brouard and Madeline Cutchin walk a lap around Glover Park in honor of Devin Clark during the CSF Unite@night walk on Saturday. The two were part of Team Megamind, which was formed in honor of Devin.

Jennifer, Hayden and Brandon Bunn walk for Devin Clark during the Unite@night walk on Saturday to raise awareness for Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia and related disorders.

Devin Clark is pictured with Clara and Amy Danforth at the CSF Unite@night walk. The Danforth's came out to support Devin, who was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia in 2015.

POTTY DANGER....
So many people, let their dogs go out to potty by just opening the door and then later letting them back in. They always seem surprised when their dog isn't there. There are so many distractions that can lead your dog on an adventure and then they can become lost. Rabbits, for example. If your dog isn't fixed, spayed or neutered, they can go off looking for love in all the wrong places. Almost every single dog that ends up in the Shelter is unaltered.

Growing up I was always taught proper manners, "Yes Ma'am or No Sir" were staples in my eastern NC raising. I'd dare to say that for most people, somewhere along the line in their rearing, we've heard or been taught manners. One such manner I was taught was to never put my elbows on the table. It's always been engrained in my mind while at a dinner table. Whether a 5 start restaurant or at Zaxby's, I know not to put my elbows on the table. It's built within me.

Hello everyone! I haven't written the Beulah News for a while. Many friends have called during that time and said they missed reading it and wanted to know why I wasn't writing it anymore.
My husband was sick for a few years and became much worse this year. Last year in June, he was in the hospice program which continued until he passed away three weeks ago on April 26.

On a chilly spring morning, Peachtree folks gathered at the church for worship. Sanctuary flowers were given by Bart and William Wood in memory of their parents, James M. Wood and Patricia May Wood. The Adult Choir, under the direction of Pastor Whitehouse sang, "He Hideth my Soul".
Beverly Wilson's 'Time for Reflection for All of God's Children' was about how our words can be like an 'air current'. Kind words can be soft gentle, cooling breezes. Harsh words can be like tornados and hurricanes that chill our souls.

National R&B Recording Artist, Avant, will headline the city's Juneteenth Community Empowerment Festival. The festival is scheduled to take place Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4. Known for chart-topping hits like "Separated," "My First Love," "I Can Read Your Mind" and more, Avant began his career in 1998.
This year's Juneteenth will also feature the S.O.S. Band. S.O.S, which means Sounds for Success, made a successful debut in 1977. Chart topping hits for the group include "Take Your Time," "Just Be Good to Me" and "No One's Gonna Love You," among others.

Nashville's Town Council has reconsidered a suggestion to not hire a full-time, certified library director.
At a budget work session last Wednesday, council members learned that the library would lose its accreditation if a certified library director were not at the library.
Former Library Director Cati Montgomery resigned from her position last month but sources say Mongtomery was forced to resign and given no explanation.

The Tar River Regional Drug Task Force arrested three Battleboro residents last Thursday at a Gold Rock hotel for various drug-related offenses.
According to the Nash County Sheriff's Office, members of the task force were on patrol in the Gold Rock area and were checking hotels for illegal and suspicious activity when they noticed a vehicle belonging to 28-year-old Sarah Beane, of 4678 Pine Street, Battleboro, parked at the Econo Lodge.

Nash Health Care officials met with Nash County Commissioners last Monday to provide information on how the hospital is doing.
CEO Larry Chewning went over patient statistics with the board as well as the hospital's finances, which he admitted weren't as positive as he hoped they'd be.
Chewning reported that in the first three quarters of this budget year, the hospital had experienced an operating loss of over $10 million. However, Chewning added that the hospital did have a non-operating income of just over $11 million, leaving a profit of $885,000.