Avis S. Cooke, 79, of Pemberton Borough, died May 18, 2006 at Virtua Hospital, Mount Holly.
Larry M. Dickens, 55, died Monday, May 8, 2006, at his home in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He was born on March 21, 1951, in Oak Ridge to the late Milton M. Dickens and Peggy O'Neil Stuart of Oak Ridge.
FSA County Executive Director Suzanne Murray would like to remind producers that they have until Thursday, June 1, 2006, to sign up for the 2006 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program (DCP).
Area meat goat producers will have an opportunity to learn about Quality Assurance Tuesday, May 30, 2006. Training will be held from 5-9 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Annex room in Louisburg. Topics discussed will be The USDA Goat Grading Standard, Drug Withdrawals, Proper Injections Techniques, and the certification process to become a N.C. Certified Meat Goat Producer.
The Nash County Farm Service Agency (FSA) is looking for candidates for the farmer-elected County Committee election to be held this fall. Committee members are a critical component of the day-to-day operations of FSA. Farmers who serve on the committee help decide the kind of programs their counties will have and how they will be administered. The County Committee is an important part of the service delivery of the USDA.
Let's clear out the notebook this week ...
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Letters to the Editor:
One has to wonder: when was the last time a member of the Nashville Town Council used a library card. Indeed – let the members who even own one stand up and be counted at the next town meeting.
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Letter to the Editor:
As I was reading the article this past week in The Graphic concerning career development for town employees, I was struck by a comment from town councilman Donald Street. He was quoted as saying, "when we get down to career development, people like trash collectors, what are we going to build with that? I can see safety issues, health issues. I can see all that."
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I am extremely disappointed that Senators Burr and Dole chose to support federal insurance legislation that was fatally flawed and not in the best interest of North Carolina Residents. Senators Burr and Dole chose to support legislation that could have threatened guaranteed coverage for and access to cancer screenings and treatments for millions of Americans. Fortunately, other Senators disagreed and stopped the bill in its tracks.
First and foremost this week, I would like to personally welcome Nashville Fire Chief Tim Pope to the "40" club!
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Several Nash County teens were recognized for receiving NC Teaching Fellows Awards during the School of Education's regular board meeting in May.
Red Oak Elementary hosted its 14th annual Science Day on May 29. This is an all day enrichment event for students in grades K-5. Students rotate through learning stations in the morning and then enjoy a large assembly presentation in the afternoon. This event would not be possible without the support of community volunteers in all areas of science. Science Day presented a wonderful variety of science related jobs, hobbies and lessons.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
In order to grow and emphasize learning a little more, Tant's Kiddie Land Childcare Center felt the first step should be a name change. So on May 4, Learning Adventures Child Development Center and Preschool LLC held a ribbon cutting celebrating their new name.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Car enthusiasts now have another place to go for their automotive needs, thanks to the recent opening of Advance Auto Parts in Nashville.
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By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter
GREENSBORO - Northern Nash's boys track and field team has been so dominant this season that the Knights haven't even needed to pay attention to overall team standings.
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By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent
BARCO -- Just when the NEW 6 3-A Conference was getting a little praise for getting four baseball teams into the playoffs, its members ran up goose eggs in the win column when they actually hit field last Tuesday on the opening night of the N.C High School Athletic Association's second season.
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By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent
ROCKY MOUNT -- Rarely does a sophomore command much attention in high school sports in these parts, especially in baseball.
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By Charles Alston, Graphic Correspondent
ROCKY MOUNT -- The operative word for the 2006 edition of the Coleman-Pitt American Legion Post 58 baseball team is "new."
RED OAK -- Northern Nash High basketball coach Grover Battle will host the annual NNHS Girls Hoops Camp from June 12-15 at the NN Gymnasium in Red Oak.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
The final two suspects in a early morning home invasion were arrested Tuesday morning in Edgecombe County, thanks to the combined efforts of the Nash County Sheriff's Department, the NC Highway Patrol, Alcohol Law Enforcement and the State Bureau of Investigation. A total of five suspects were charged in connection with the invasion and are in custody.
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By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter
STANHOPE - Northern Nash's young softball team could easily use Wilson Fike as a barometer for future success.
Certainly, in a few seasons, the Lady Knights, loaded with freshmen, would love to occupy the lofty level that Fike currently holds in the NEW-6 Conference.
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
Just as the 10th Annual Blooming Festival was wrapping up, the festival committee was already jotting down notes on how to make next year's even better.
"The planning has already somewhat started," said Committee Co-Chair Cindy Puckett. "We'll kick into high gear after we're rested up."
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By Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
After announcing proposed plans for Nashville's Cooley library and town hall last week, some citizens think the two should swap places so the library will be more accessible to students.
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By Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent
Castalia Mayor Ellene Leonard did not comment last week on the recent passing of Town Commissioner and former mayor Margaret Patterson. However, she did say that "regrettably, there is a vacancy on the board to fill." She explained that the General Statutes demand that the current town board appoint someone to fill the post of Margaret Patterson, who was herself appointed to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of former town commissioner Jennifer Pernell.
