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I have been the mother of a kindergartner for almost four months now and it has been an experience, to say the least.
I wasn't really sure what to expect when Corbin entered "real" school but it certainly has been almost the opposite of anything I anticipated.
I feel like my child has skipped kindergarten and went right on to maybe second grade. And, well, he's not ready for second grade.
The expectations for our children today are ridiculous.

Dear editor: The columnist Mike Brantley makes mention of the movie "Creed" in his recent column.
"Creed" is the latest installment in the Rocky franchise.
That sounds so weird - calling a movie a franchise.
But, that's what it is.

Dear editor: The use of Naloxone can save a life. Naloxone, also known as Narcan is an opioid antagonist used in opioid overdoses to counteract the life-threatening depression of the respiratory system. It allows an overdose victim to breathe normally.

CAROLLING - This photo of children was found in the December 26, 1968 Graphic archives.

INCIDENTS
A larceny was reported on 12/6/16 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue
A larceny was reported on 12/7/16 at Just Save, 731 E Washington Street

A domestic was reported on 12/4/16 at 8383 Driver Road
A breaking, entering and larceny was reported on 12/4/16 at 2675 Old County Home Road
An attempt to break and enter was reported on 12/4/16 at 10763 S NC 581
A misdemeanor larceny was reported on 12/4/16 at 10696 E NC 97

Nash County Planning and Inspections issued the following building permits from December 5 through 9.

The Dortches Ruritan Club met last month at its regular meeting and presented a donation to Nash County Social Service's Foster Care Christmas Drive Program, which provides Christmas gifts for children in foster care. The program has over 40 kids in foster care. Pictured above is Ashley Cousar, with Nash County Social Services Foster Care Program. (Graphic photo by Amanda Clark)

David Bailey and Allen Thompson (L-R) dump sweet potatoes in big boxes, which are loaded in a truck to take to the Food Bank during Yam Jam.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe and Nancy Capoferri, of Hammonton, New Jersey, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Ann DiGiovanni, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Stephen Edward White, also of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Marci White, of Nashville.
Maternal grandmother of the bride is Mrs. Ruth Johnson, of Hammonton, New Jersey. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leonard and Joan DiGiovanni, of Mt. Arlingenton, New Jersey.

Nash County Cooperative Extension is now accepting applications for the 2017 Master Gardener training course, which starts on January 26th, 2017. Training participants will meet weekly on Thursday afternoons from 1 pm to 4 p.m. through April 27. As part of the training, participants will learn valuable information about soils, fertilizer, pruning, plant identification, lawn care, growing fruits and vegetables, environmental stewardship, and insect, disease, and weed management.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2015-2016 School Year.
The following students at Coopers Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Nash-Rocky Mount Schools has released its Honor Roll lists for the first semester of the 2015-2016 School Year.
The following students at Cedar Grove Elementary School made the A or A/B Honor Roll.

Cedar Grove Elementary School held its Christmas Concert on December 6th featuring songs from a "Chipmunk Christmas." Each grade performed separately followed by a performance by the Cedar Grove Chorus. Kindergarten students sang, "All I want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth." First graders sang "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer" and second graders performed "Frosty the Snowman." Third grade students sang "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," and fourth graders sang "Jingle Bell Rock."

FIFTH GRADE

FOURTH GRADE

Middlesex held its annual Christmas -N- Middlesex event Saturday, December 10th, featuring music and a Christmas Parade.

The Eastern Piedmont Farm School program is accepting applications from new and beginning farmers interested in honing their business skills and finding their way in the world of agriculture. The five-month long program begins in February and applications are due January 14th.
The N.C. Farm School program started four years ago as the Piedmont Farm School. It has now grown to four schools held annually across the state. In 2016, the first Eastern Piedmont Farm School was held, a collaboration of extension agents in Nash, Warren, Franklin, and Wake counties.

Cameron Mitchiner, Shyann Tabron and Aleyah Tabron are ready to watch the Middlesex Christmas Parade.

Girls Scouts members ride in the Middlesex Christmas Parade Saturday.

Mr. Pig greets parade spectators in Middlesex Saturday.

The Southern Nash High School Marching Firebirds perform during the Christmas Parade.

Cats and dogs should be kept inside during cold weather. Its a common belief that dogs and cats are more resistant than people to cold because of their fur. But that is untrue. Like people, cats and dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia and should be sheltered or inside.
Nash County Animal Friends, Photographers & Advocates for the pets in the Nash County Animal Control Shelter Find us on Facebook!

"Joy to the world, the Savior reigns, let men their songs employ, while fields and floods, Rocks, hills and plains, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy..." So goes the classic Advent hymn, by Isaac Watts, that many boisterously sing during the month of December. This traditional song of jubilee is not so much about the birth of Christ, but about the second coming of Christ, hence the reason it is an Advent song.

Peachtree folks gathered at the church on a cold and frosty Sunday morning. The Adult Choir sang "Calvary Covers it All" under the direction of Pastor Whitehouse. He chose as his sermon topic, "God is Not Looking for Experience." It was based on scripture passage from Matthew 1:18-25. It tells how God chose Joseph to play the role as Jesus' earthly father. Joseph followed God's will, even though it was not convenient. We too need to seek God's will and direction for our lives.