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Times photos by Gary Cunard
Folks in Alert didn’t let rain, wind and cold wipe out their parade as many floats and parade watchers braved the brutal weather to take part in the community’s annual Christmas parade on Saturday afternoon.
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Times photos by Gary Cunard
Parkas, horses, hats and waves from the crowd helped keep these riders warm despite the weather.
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Times photos by Carey Johnson
Visitors got a good view of the dozens of floats occupied by businesses, public officials, groups and churches taking part in the annual Christmas parade on Saturday morning.
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Times photos by Carey Johnson
GARLAND GETTER. Above, Cindy Beaver hangs garland from a railing attached to the Cypress Creek Civitan’s float prior to the start of the Bunn Christmas Parade.
Anchor Baptist Church Boyscouts, Cubscouts and American Heritage Girls Troop 619 deliver Christmas Baskets full of snack cakes with Bible verses attached to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Rick Smith, principal of Youngsville Elementary School, announces the Honor Roll for the first nine weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A/B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than an 85.
HENDERSON - Kathleen Blackley “Jenny” Hedgepeth, 82, of Kittrell, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2010 at Franklin Regional Medical Center in Louisburg. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Dec. 14, at Fairview Cemetery in Franklinton, conducted by the Rev. Anita James.
WAKE FOREST - Funeral services for Baby Girl JaDajia A’Veyonce Wright, age 14 months, who died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 15) at Old Liberty Baptist Church in Louisburg, with the Rev. Charles Murrill officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones-Hopkins family cemetery.
FRANKLINTON - Dalton Roger Moore, 74, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2010. Visitation was Monday, Dec. 13, at Strickland Funeral Home in Wendell.
ZEBULON - Mary Frances Eudy Liles died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. Visitation was held Tuesday, Dec. 14, at Strickland Funeral Home in Wendell.
WAKE FOREST - Ola Keith Ray, 92, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 14, at Wakeminster Baptist Church, Raleigh, with the Rev. Merle Martin officiating. Burial followed in Oakgrove Memorial Gardens in Durham.
ZEBULON - Dorothy Lee King “Dot” Rhodes, 88, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 15) at Hopkins Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
LOUISBURG—Janice Ivey Cupp, 88, passed away with her family at her side. Janice loved to help people and crochet afghans and give them away. She was very faithful to her husband of approximately 70 years, Leonard, who preceded her in death. Graveside service will be at 2 PM Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Clayton.
LOUISBURG - Hazel Medlin Gupton, 64, of Louisburg, died Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at Wake Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Bobby and Cecil Medlin, and was a member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church. Graveside services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Joel Story officiating.
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Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
Congratulations are in order.
Problem is, we’re not exactly sure who deserves congratulations most.
Should it be the folks in Franklin County schools who kept such close tabs on our tax dollars that they managed to get a clean, unqualified opinion from the school district’s auditing firm?
GOOD MORNING: Yep, you’re right. By any measure it was cold Tuesday morning, 18 degrees out my way shortly before sunrise, and if forecasts are right, it will be at least a couple of degrees colder this (Wednesday) morning.
And, although it’s expected to be a tad bit warmer on Thursday, there’s a chance of (ugh) a little more snow, possibly like the little “dusting” we received overnight Sunday.
I read a story recently that said more high school seniors used marijuana than cigarettes.
The White House “drug czar” is quoted as saying that publicity surrounding the use and benefits of medical marijuana is to blame for the increase.
Perhaps.
Last Week’s Poll
Rotation or vote?
Should the chair and vice chair leadership positions on the county’s board of commissioners be rotated among the commissioners instead of being put up to a vote?
Dear Editor:
Concerning the selection of the Franklin County Extension Director.
The interactions of the state/county process are unknown to this writer. I hope this is not another case of sex discrimination.
SERVICE SALUTED. Above, Shirley Pendergrass, a retiring board member of the Franklin County Farm Bureau’s board of directors, was honored. Presenting her with a plaque recognizing 22 years of service is local Farm Bureau President Bennie Ray Gupton. The presentation was made at a Dec. 13 Christmas party. (Submitted photos)
Franklin County Farm Bureau’s Donnie Nelms was recognized at a retirement dinner last week. The Farm Bureau Board of Directors and staff honored Nelms for 36 years of “outstanding sales and service as an agent with the North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company.” Shown here are Kay Sims, manager of the local office and Franklin County Farm Bureau President Bennie Ray Gupton (right) presenting a plaque to Nelms (center).
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are searching for suspects who stole a woman’s jewels while she was at church.
Cora Driver reported on Dec. 12 that someone broke into her 4668 N.C. 39 South home while she was at church.
At its Dec. 13 meeting, the Board of Education also approved the following personnel changes:
The District 12 North Carolina Retired School Personnel held its annual fall conference on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Louisburg College. The meeting was called to order by Peggy Kearney, District 12 president, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of “America.”
