By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
FRANKLINTON — The town’s Tree Committee hosted its annual Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, planting a tree in honor of a woman whose roots were as as strong and deep as the mightiest oak.
The Tree Committee planted two trident maples, one in honor of Sadie Cutchins — a long-time businesswoman who ran Cutchins Funeral Home from the time her husband passed in 1976 through 1992, relinquishing the reins to her son, Town Commissioner Joe Cutchins.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Nearly 80 women showed up for an introduction to flight program.
If only one of them becomes an active flyer, that would double the number of women aviators at the county’s Triangle North Executive Airport.
Franklinton resident Brianna Crudup
Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start made a visit to the North Carolina Legislature on Tuesday, March 15. The Tuesday for Tots event is a chance for local citizens to advocate in person with their legislators on subjects that are important to families and their young children. ABC Adventures, a Louisburg child care program, attended and had the opportunity to meet with their new House member, Rep. Glen Bradley.
The Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc., Head Start is accepting children for the 2011-2012 Program Year. Children must be 3 years of age as of Aug. 31, 2011. Parents of children with mental, physical or emotional impairments are encouraged to apply. The program will make special provisions to serve children with special needs.
Jennifer Lee Inscoe and Todd Randall Baker were married on Oct. 10, 2010 during a 3 p.m. outdoor ceremony at the historic Wolfpit home in Louisburg. The officiating minister was the Rev. Jimmy Allen of Wake Forest.
The Franklin County sheriff’s office is investigating a series of break-ins.
• In the first incident, Kenneth Thorne reported the afternoon of March 16 that someone broke into a property at 18 Fish Stallings Road and stole several tools.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A Franklin County committee recommended funding a number of tourist-generating events, but attached a caveat to two of them.
Representatives for three church functions presented their applications to the Franklin County Tourism Development Authority on Monday.
By:
Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
They say experience is the best teacher — and many of us can testify that it can be a harsh teacher as well.
But it would appear that our new congresswoman is a pretty quick student.
On Friday, Renee Ellmers was to speak at the Franklin County Republican Party’s convention in Louisburg.
She was late.
GOOD MORNING: While it probably won’t ease your drive to Raleigh anytime soon, you can rest assured that if funding for the final (Royal to Louisburg) section of US 401 is not restored to current plans, it won’t be for a lack of interest or effort on the part of the 401 Citizens Action Committee and other notables attending a DOT public hearing in Oxford Monday afternoon.
I haven’t done the research yet, but I will.
After covering the Franklin County government beat for the past six years, at least, I am convinced that the current board of commissioners have gone into more closed sessions than any board in recent memory.
I might be wrong, but I doubt it.
Last Week’s Poll
Who’s best qualified for sheriff’s job?
A number of veteran law officers have shown interest in becoming Franklin County’s next sheriff. Of the below candidates who have publicly expressed interest, which is best qualified to do the job?
RALEIGH – Those who would participate in politics should possess a healthy sense of humor. It helps. But that doesn’t mean they can afford to be unserious about the major issues affecting North Carolina and the nation.
As I survey recent events in Raleigh and Washington, I see far too many politicians who fail to exhibit the seriousness needed to grapple with the present moment.
On March 13, the women of St. Paul Presbyterian Church celebrated their annual Women’s Day observance. The church theme was “Beautiful Women of St. Paul Who Do Beautiful Things.”
Audrey Williamson presided at the event, and the Women’s Day Choir, under the direction of Edith Anderson, presented music.
As the St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church (Inez) continues celebrating African American history, Marque Debnam, a native of Franklin County, was the recipient of the “Spotlight on People” award at the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, March 20. He was presented the award for utilizing his gifts and talents in order to create lasting contributions to the African American community. The certificate was presented by his grandfather, the Rev. Junious M. Debnam, pastor of St. Stephen.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklinton officials continue to make improvements on their financial outlook, including decisions that could eliminate a potential tax increase.
On March 1, town staff advised commissioners that there was a nearly $100,000 gap between expenses and revenue.
A new book was released March 8 by Tate Publishing, coauthored by Dr. Sylvia Crudup and Dr. James Bethea to help young people succeed even when they do not have adequate support systems from home, school, or community groups.
Dr. Crudup is an online career development instructor, consultant, and retired high school counselor in Franklinton, and Dr. Bethea is an associate professor and coordinator of the Mental Health Counseling Program at St. John’s University, Queens, New York.
The U.S. 401 Citizens Action Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at the Louisburg Training Center on Johnson Street.
The committee was created by the Franklin County Economic Development Commission to further improvements of U.S. 401 between Raleigh and Louisburg.
Officers were elected at the March 18 Franklin County Republican Convention. Standing, left to right: Chairman Jeremy Neal, 1st Vice Chairman Frank Deatrich, 2nd Vice Chairman Stephen Phillips; Sitting, left to right: Secretary Stephanie Ciaramitaro and Treasurer Janet Barabasz.
ZEBULON—James Clifton “Cliff” Arnold, 65, died Friday, March 18, 2011 at Wake Medical Center. Funeral service was held Monday, March 21, in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dan Main officiating. Burial followed in Pine Forest Memorial Gardens.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for George Thomas, 71, who died Friday, March 18, 2011, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Jones Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Quintin Alston officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
RALEIGH - Jessie Gray Ball, 88, died Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Rex Healthcare in Raleigh. A funeral service was held Monday, March 21, at Friendship Baptist Church, Raleigh. Burial followed at Lancaster Memorial Park, Louisburg.
LAKE ROYALE - Robert Gene Blackwood, 76, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at his home. In honor of his wishes, there will be no memorial service.
PILOT - Ann Marie Tanner Lewis, 79, died Friday, March 18, 2011 after a four-year battle with melanoma. Funeral service was conducted Monday, March 21, at Pilot Baptist Church. Burial followed in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.
