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Online Daily • Printed Wednesdays | springhopeenterprise.com | Wednesday, November 11, 2020 | $1 Work to start on new Middlesex subdivision By Lindell J. Kay mean property tax revenue but [email protected] | would place that section of the 252-265-8117 subdivision under the town’s permiting processes. MIDDLESEX — A new Builders participated in a Fri- 65-house subdivision is ex- day groundbreaking ceremony pected to be a boon to this at the site of the new subdivi- southern Nash County town’s sion at Claude Lewis and Bea- local economy. ver Dam roads. While the first phase of the Realtor Tammy Eickhoff said Beaver Creek subdivision is she’s proud to be developing outside Middlesex’s town lim- an exceptional family-focused its, new residents will mean neighborhood in Middlesex. more commerce for the town, “Just about 20 minutes from said Mayor Lu Harvey Lewis. the capital by way of major “It will also mean more rev- interstate, Beaver Creek is an enue for the fire department,” ideal community for growing Lewis said. Fire districts collect families that want to be close 8 cents per $100 of property to Raleigh but still enjoy af- The 65-home Beaver Creek subdivision in Middlesex is offering new homes in the low $200,000 price valuation on tax bills. fordable living with small-town range. Lindell J. Kay | Enterprise The second phase of the values,” Eickhoff said. subdivison is set to be built The property offers a rural nature preserve. Homes will shiplap walls, granite counters For more information about within the town’s extraterrito- setting, limited restrictions, be ready in early 2021 with and Moen fixtures, according Beaver Creek, visit www.caro- rial jurisdiction, which doesn’t hilltop views and a 7-acre cathedral ceilings, a fireplace, to flyers for the property. linahomeland.com. Fundraiser Officials: Collapse shows set up for the need for building code damaged By Lindell J. Kay and Mark Cone buildings [email protected] | 252-265-8117 By Lindell J. Kay SPRING HOPE — The collapse of a [email protected] | commercial building in downtown Spring 252-265-8117 Hope last week underscores the need for blight rules, according to town officials. SPRING HOPE — With the Located on Main Street, the collapsed collapse of a roof last week, building is part of the former F.D. Bissette four downtown businesses and Sons hardware store. It collapsed on went from a tough year to a Thursday, sending heavy bricks and de- tragic year. bris onto neighboring businesses. Spring Hope Area Chamber Town Manager Jae Kim said the col- of Commerce Vice President lapse is a good example of why the town Ethan Vester set up a crowd- needs its new laws. Spring Hope recently funding page on GoFundMe. adopted ordinances for minimum housing com to help with expenses and blighted properties. arising from the fall of a ware- Kim recently sent notices to two neigh- house and damage to adjacent boring structures: the former F.D. Bis- buildings. sette and Son Hardware, which is owned The Main Street building by Bissette Investments, and the former closed businesses that have al- Devil Dog facility, which is owned by the ready suffered from COVID-19 Boston Book Co. Lt. Allen Proctor and Officer Patrick Lenhart of the Spring Hope Police Department make shutdowns earlier this year. Both buildings have been empty for sure the scene is secure Friday afternoon at Bubbles and Bows pet salon after a neighboring Bubbles and Bows Pet Salon, several years and are located in the same building collapsed Thursday morning, damaging the business. Lindell J. Kay | Enterprise owned and operated by Betsy block as the collapsed structure. Strickland, will face temporary “We’re going in the right direction,” Kim closure and subsequent loss of said. “Some of these buildings have been had planned to restore the building and neighboring buildings. income due to the damage. rotting away for decades.” turn it into an artisan center. Neighboring Bubbles and Bows Pet Faith Christian Ministries Kim said it’s unfortunate that the build- “He had braced the wall and was trying Grooming sustained heavy damage and is will also be closed until struc- ing collapsed on the new owner’s watch to rehab the building,” Kim said. in danger of additional roof collapse as a tural repairs to the roof can be because he was trying to improve the The collapse’s cause remains unclear, result of the heavy debris. Drone footage made. The glass storefront will structure. but the roof had existing damage, with shows portions of the roof caving inward. need to be replaced to secure The property had been recently pur- many residents noting for some time that chased by John Clark, a carpenter who the wall appeared to be “leaning” toward See COLLAPSE, Page 2A See EXPENSES, Page 2A Incumbents prevail in Nash County’s local races I look forward to many great The board appointed Bulluck Of the total ballots cast in while Biden racked up winning Biden edges Trump things in Nash County.” to finish former Vice Chair- Nash County, Biden received ballots in Rocky Mount and Leggett, a working mother, woman Ann Edge’s term after 25,702 or 49.58%, to Trump’s Whitakers. by 49 votes said she listens to constituents her death in April. 25,653 or 49.49%. U.S. Senate hopeful Cal and represents the values of Running unopposed, Nash Third-party candidates re- Cunningham carried Nash By Lindell J. Kay a growing, rural and vibrant County Register of Deeds ceived less than 1% of Nash County with 49% of the vote, [email protected] | county. Anne Melvin, a Democrat, re- votes. Libertarian Jo Jorgensen but lost statewide to Sen. 252-265-8117 Only one Nash County Board ceived 100% of the 6,351 votes earned 278 votes (0.54%); Green Thom Tillis, who had nearly of Education member faced a cast for that office. Party hopeful Howie Hawkins 48% of the vote in Nash Coun- Incumbents kept their seats challenger this election year. received 73 votes (0.14%); Con- ty. Across the state, Tillis won in local Nash County races. Incumbent Doneva Chavis PRESIDENTIAL VOTE stitution Party candidate Don 48.72% of the vote to Cunning- Republican county Commis- earned 2,536 votes (57.38%) to Blankenship received 55 votes ham’s 46.95%. sioner Sue Leggett received defeat Roy G. Garner, who had In national and state races, (0.11%); and write-ins received Challenger Sandy Smith, a 5,241 votes, or 66.8%, to hand- 1,853 votes (41.92%). There Nash County voters followed 76 votes (0.15%). Republican, received 50.67% of ily defeat Democratic chal- were 31 write-in votes. All bal- suit on the country’s vote for Biden received 3,514 votes Nash County votes to 49.33% lenger Morris Roberson, who lot tallies are unofficial until a president, but bucked winning on Election Day, 18,516 early captured by U.S. Rep. G.K. received 2,605 votes (33.2%). vote canvass this week. trends for U.S. Senate and votes and 3,672 votes by Butterfield. The incumbent re- “Thank you, everyone, for The remaining school board House seats. mail. Trump received 5,320 tained his seat, winning the 1st your support,” Leggett said. incumbents — Chairman President-elect Joe Biden, a votes on Election Day, 18,615 Congressional District overall “I am so grateful for the op- Franklin Lamm, Bill Sharpe, Democrat, received 49 more early votes and 1,718 votes with 54.14% of the vote to portunity to continue to serve. Ricky Jenkins, Evelyn Bulluck votes than Republican Presi- by mail. Smith’s 45.86%. Representing Nash County is and Sharonda Bulluck — ran dent Donald Trump in Nash Trump received most of his Nash County saw a record- an honor that I take seriously. unopposed. County. votes in southern Nash County breaking 75.71% voter turnout.

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the building. Bubbles and Bows and Faith Christian Clark Fine Furniture Ministries to operation with didn’t carry insurance on the building and will be subsequent funds used to clean up the facing significant cleanup costs. collapsed 204 W. Main St. structure. Due to proximity, Cherish’D Crown Natu- its condition, and though Spring Hope. ral Hair Care and Braid- repairs had begun, the To donate, visit www. ing is also closed until a structure couldn’t hold gofundme.com and structural analysis of the on any longer, Vester search for “Spring Hope entire building deems it said. Building Collapse Relief safe for use. “John Clark is like ma- Fund.” Vester said the busi- ny small business owners Donations to Go- Bubbles and Bows pet salon sustained heavy damage Thursday when a neighboring nesses need help. He during the pandemic,” FundMe campaigns building collapsed. The pet bathing area ceiling collapsed under the debris’ weight. says all donations will be Vester said. “He’s lost or- aren’t tax-deductible. Contributed photo used to return Bubbles ders and revenue. Early Consumer watchdogs and Bows and Faith estimates put a price tag recommend that support- Christian Ministries to on a demolition contrac- ers only donate to online operation with subse- tor at $10,000.” crowdfunding pages Collapse: Pet salon closed for now quent funds used to clean The GoFundMe page when they know and continued from page 1A up the collapsed 204 W. had raised more than can vouch for the listed Faith Christian Ministries on Ash Main St. structure. $1,700 as of Monday individual who will col- Bubbles and Bows owner Betsy Street also received heavy damage “We have an immedi- morning. Donors include lect and distribute funds. Strickland said the business’ interior from the collapse, with a portion of the ate need for an excavator Janice Gwaltney, site Nonprofit organizations also sustained heavy damage. rear roof caving in from debris. The and operator to carefully manager at the Country and trust accounts at “I’m just glad nobody was inside,” pressure from the impact inside the remove the remaining Doctor Museum in Bailey banks and credit unions Strickland said Thursday, showing a store was so great that it blew the front compromised structure,” and wife of Spring Hope offer donors more fi- picture of the ceiling and roof boards windows out of the building. Vester said. “Until the Mayor Buddy Gwaltney; nancial controls, but the collapsed into the area where pets are Kim has asked during town meet- demolition is complete, and Donna Little, owner ease of giving online and bathed. “Anyone standing there would ings over the past several months for cleanup and repairs to of the Little General promoting campaigns on have been killed.” a building inspector but has received the neighboring struc- Store, which recently social media have made No animals inside the pet salon were pushback from town commissioners tures cannot proceed.” closed its doors perma- crowdfunding a $438 mil- in the damaged area when the collapse who have questioned the need and cost The Clark building nently after only a year lion annual business in occurred. of such a position. was not insured due to in business in downtown the United States. Barnes wins state Senate seat Gailliard to return to Raleigh By Lindell J. Kay 44.95%, according to results from the By Lindell J. Kay infrastructure, public this week. [email protected] | 252-265-8117 N.C. State Board of Elections. [email protected] education, criminal jus- Recovering from CO- Tallies are unofficial until a canvass | 252-265-8117 tice reform and small VID-19 is the biggest Republican state Rep. this week. business, particularly as challenge facing Nash Lisa Barnes is moving from Barnes decided to run for Senate Democrat- we battle COVID,” Gail- County and the state, the House to the Senate. District 11 rather than seek reelection ic incum- liard said. “Winning with Gailliard said. “I am humbled and incred- to House District 7. bent James a 75% voter turnout and Gailliard said he looks ibly grateful for the support The gamble paid off with her victory Gailliard is a 50% increase in the forward to continuing I received during this cam- over Wellons to capture the Senate returning margin of victor y from his work in job creation, paign,” Barnes said. seat representing Nash and Johnston to Raleigh 2018 is humbling for me. health care reform, af- Barnes “I know this was a dif- counties. for a sec- As always, I’m thankful fordable housing, school ficult year for many North Barnes said she ran for the Senate Gailliard ond term to continue serving our funding, rural infrastruc- Carolinians, which makes to preserve family values, promote a represent- community.” ture investment, public everyone’s support dur- common-sense vision for the state and ing Nash Gailliard said he looks safety and environmental ing these times even more be a voice advocating for policies that County in forward to returning to justice. meaningful. I am ready to build a stronger and healthier North state House Raleigh to represent ev- “Every person living get back to Raleigh so I can Carolina. District 25. eryone in Nash County in Nash County and help the people of my dis- A 54-year-old farm owner, Barnes With and Rocky Mount. The Rocky Mount should trict get back on their feet.” served on the Nash County Board of 51.59% of seat represents most of have opportunities to Wellons Barnes received 60,879 Commissioners before seeking state the vote in Nash County, including live a life that enables votes, or 55.05%, to Demo- office. She is married with three adult last week’s parts of the Spring Hope them to be full partici- Check crat Allen Wellons’ 49,718 votes, or children. general elec- area. pants and contributors tion, Gail- Gailliard had 22,175 in our community and liard defeated challenger votes to Check’s 19,256 society,” Gailliard said Republican John Check, votes. Libertarian Nick previously. who had 44.80%. Gail- Taylor also ran, receiving Gailliard, 55, is the pas- liard also defeated Check 1,554 votes, or 3.62%, ac- tor of Word Tabernacle in 2018. cording to results from Church in Rocky Mount. “There is critical leg- the N.C. State Board of He’s married with five islation needed regard- Elections. Tallies are children, one of whom is ing health care, rural unofficial until a canvass deceased. Winslow wins state House seat

By Lindell J. Kay received 25,978 votes, [email protected] or 58.95%, to Stover’s | 252-265-8117 18,091 votes, or 41.05%, according to results from Republican Matthew the N.C. State Board of Winslow captured the Elections. Tallies are state House District 7 unofficial until a canvass seat, which represents Winslow Stover this week. Nash and Franklin coun- Winslow, 43, hasn’t pre- ties, in last week’s gen- education. viously held public office. eral election. Winslow, a homebuild- The House District 7 Winslow said his goal er from Franklin County, seat was left vacant by is to make it so that all defeated Democratic state Rep. Lisa Barnes, North Carolinians can doctor Phillip Stover. who won her bid for the win when it comes to the With 97% of precincts N.C. Senate’s District 11 economy, health care and reporting, Winslow seat.

Butterfield congratulates Biden, Harris

From staff reports of America. Biden promised that Nash County’s incoming congress- he would represent and serve all of man pledged his “unequivocal support” America, including those who didn’t for President-elect Joe vote for him; showing an admirable Biden after vote counts and necessary attribute needed for a cleared the path to victory national leader. Now, it is time to get on Saturday. to work for the good of all Americans. Rep. G.K. Butterfield, It’s time to restore civility, decency D-Wilson, released a state- and bipartisanship to the legislative ment congratulating Biden process.” and Vice President-elect Butterfield, who defeated Republican Butterfield Kamala Harris, declaring challenger Sandy Smith to win a ninth “the voices of the American term representing North Carolina’s 1st people have won.” Congressional District, said he intends “In a historic voter turnout, Ameri- to vote on a COVID-19 pandemic stimu- cans elected Joe Biden to serve as the lus bill before Biden takes office on Jan. 46th president of the United States 20.

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THOUGHT FOR TODAY

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9)

PRAYER: Dear Father, you have always kept your promises. Help us to keep our promises to you, to ourselves, and to others. Amen. 8 factors shaped NC elections RALEIGH — Over the course of 34 years penning a column on North Carolina poli- tics and public policy, I’ve seen it all. Or so I thought. Until 2020 came along. It’s not that I proffered a passel of bad pre- dictions for which I must now do penance. After pegging many races wrong in 2016, I Big-rig horns were a child’s delight JOHN was more guarded in my prognostications this year. And the picks I offered — that A few days the rumble of the engine of the blow the horn before he left. HOOD Donald Trump would win North Carolina ago, I watched “big” trucks, pumping my arm We felt as though we were on but not reelection, that U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis would secure a as a young boy up and down as I ran, hoping top of the world when we did second term and North Carolina Republicans would retain ran to the side that I would get near enough that. their General Assembly and Council of State majorities — of the road, one to the road for the driver to I taught my children how to proved to be pleasingly precise. arm pumping see me and pull the string that work that magic as we rode Rather, I just think we have never before seen so many fas- up and down as made the horn blow. down the road when they were cinating trends come together in such a compelling electoral an 18-wheeler When Keith grew older, the young. I can still hear their performance. JAN MILLS approached. two of us would try to outrace shrills of laughter when the Speaking of performance, perhaps you’ve noticed that I Three short the other to make it happen driver made those horns give a peppered the first few paragraphs of this column with words blasts from the and would do our happy quick blast of sound. There are beginning with “p.” That’s p for politics, of course. And after vehicle’s air horn as it dance when it worked. some lessons that parents just pondering the election results a bit more, I have prepared a passed by made the boy jump My uncle Edward Kearney need to teach their children for list of eight factors, each beginning with the same letter, that up and down and laugh as he drove an 18-wheeler for the memory’s sake. helped shape the outcomes. ran back into the yard to tell Miller Co. near Charlotte and Please remember to thank a • Polarized. Like much of the country, North Carolina has his dad how he had worked there were times when his veteran for his or her service at a polarized electorate. Generations ago, somewhere between his magic on the truck’s route would bring him by our every opportunity. It was that a fifth and a quarter of voters were willing to split their tick- driver. house. If he didn’t have time service to our country that al- ets between the two major parties. Today, that share is in the The house I grew up in was to stop for a short visit, he lows us to enjoy the freedoms single digits. located beside N.C. Highway would blow the horn in long we have today. • Parity. That doesn’t mean ticket-splitters are irrelevant. 95, which later became High- blasts as he passed by night or Polarization is present in places like California and Missis- way 97 when the interstate day (the neighbors must have Jan Mills is The Enterprise’s sippi, too. But parity isn’t. The Democratic base is so large was completed. Traffic was al- loved that at 2 a.m.). But, if he customer service representa- in the former, and the GOP base so large in the latter, that a ways extremely heavy, but I re- had time to stop by, he would tive. Reach her at 252-478- few percentage points of swing voters can’t swing the result. member running across those let Keith and I climb up in that 3651 and jmills.enterprise@ In North Carolina, however, the two partisan coalitions are sandy fields whenever I heard tall cab and pull the string to wilsontimes.com. nearly even (by behavior, not registration). So when a few Tar Heel voters — disproportionately older voters in rural areas, according to my analysis of county returns and exit polls — decided to split their tickets, voting Trump and Tillis for federal office and Roy Cooper for governor, their choices were decisive. Give Biden a chance to heal, lead • Process. Before the election, Democrats went to court to challenge election rules the General Assembly had previ- ously enacted by bipartisan votes. Democratic plaintiffs won Saturday was real lead in state totals, Nash is unpredictable. His legacy an extension of the absentee ballot deadline but little else. If a great day for a County by the slimmest of mar- would be best served by being those late-arriving ballots flip any outcomes, you can expect majority of vot- gins picked Biden over Trump graceful in defeat and coop- the issue to be re-litigated. ing Americans as well as supported U.S. Senate erative in the transition, but • Pandemic. Not only was COVID-19 a big issue in fed- — after four candidate Cal Cunningham over don’t count on it. He’ll mount eral and state races, but the pandemic also affected how days of tense Thom Tillis and county native his legal challenges, however campaigns were run. Crucially, Republican-leaning groups vote counting, Gov. Roy Cooper over challeng- futile, which is his right. He started canvassing for votes door-to-door during the sum- Joe Biden was er Dan Forest. will certainly tweet out more mer, while Democratic-leaning groups shied away from this KEN projected by all Another sign of this elec- venom and lies, unfortunately. time-tested tactic until the final weeks. Given that canvass- RIPLEY the networks tion’s importance is that on But what other damage he ing is an outdoor, low-risk activity, the Democrats blew this as winning the Saturday, news of Biden’s vic- might inflict during the next call, as candid Dems now admit. Electoral College as well as the tory over Trump was greeted few months is unknown. If • Polling. Not to beat the nearly decayed corpse of a popular vote to become the next by hours of Americans’ danc- the country is lucky, Trump long-dead horse, but pollsters got it very wrong this year. president of the United States. ing in the streets of our biggest might spend his remaining Clearest example: while Cooper won reelection by 4.4 The American people have cities, crying out and waving days in office in a sullen mood, points, the polling average going into Election Day was fired Donald Trump. Although signs that made it clear they content to play golf and leave +11 Cooper. the president refused to concede were less celebrating Biden’s the work to others. But I’m not • Press. At the risk of abusing another cadaverous and vowed legal challenges to win than Trump’s defeat. Most counting on that either. equine, much of the media abandoned all pretense of fair- what he falsely claims is election world leaders, who have gen- Biden, for his part, will have ness and actively rooted — in news stories — for Repub- fraud, no credible evidence of erally been appalled at Amer- his hands full preparing to licans to lose. While Trump did indeed fall short, I think any fraud has been uncovered ica’s abdication of leadership take office. With or without the attempts to suppress anti-Biden stories or cheerlead for and veteran election lawyers say and untrustworthy diplomacy administration’s cooperation, Democrats ended up harming the media’s already battered the vote totals are high enough by this administration, sent he’s got a lot to do even with all reputation. that it’s highly unlikely any law- fervent congratulations on the his experience. The states will • Platitudes. At least two bits of “conventional wisdom” suits or recounts will overturn change of leadership. complete the election process ought to be retired after the 2020 elections. One is that the projections. When all the Because both sides did a and the machinery of govern- politics is largely about money. Democrats vastly outspent states finish counting and certi- great job of turning out their ment will grind along. Other Republicans in North Carolina this year — by two-to-one, fying their races, our sociopathic voters, millions of voters were Republican leaders will gnash three-to-one, or more, depending on the race — but almost and narcissistic president will also disappointed in the out- their teeth for awhile longer, always fell short. Another familiar myth is that low-turnout officially be a loser. come. The gun-toting and true- but eventually they’ll find their elections favor Republicans and high-turnout elections favor After four years of chaos, believing base, gullible to the spines and move on, secretly Democrats. There was no such historical pattern in North corruption, cruelty and con- end on Trump’s lies, haven’t relieved at no more Trump. Carolina elections going into 2020. And that’s not how it troversy, particularly during accepted the reality Trump lost My recommendation for the turned out this year, either. the last year thanks to both the election fairly and firmly. rest of us is that, election over, • Public safety. As I observed in a prior column, Repub- Trump’s impeachment and Trump has been trying to stir we try to tune out the politics, lican candidates tilted some votes by speaking strongly botched response to the deadly them up to violent protest, and ignore Twitter and Facebook against the looting and rioting that followed some Black COVID-19 pandemic, the elec- such danger is serious right and go about our daily lives, Lives Matter protests this summer. tion was not just another rou- now. But for most people who trying to avoid the coronavirus And there you have it: my eight p-factors that mattered in tine clash between Democratic supported Trump, especially and figuring out ways to enjoy 2020. Are you persuaded? and Republican policies. Many those who say they don’t like the holidays ahead without if not most Americans saw the the man but prefer his poli- risking our lives. That should John Hood (@JohnHoodNC) is chairman of the John Locke election as a pivotal moment in cies, their disappointment is be enough to keep us busy. I’d Foundation and appears on “N.C. Spin,” broadcast statewide American history and a direct political and can be assuaged suggest we start smiling more Fridays at 7:30p and Sundays at 12:30p on UNC-TV. referendum on Donald Trump. by positive and constructive at each other again, but with The proof of that is that this moves by Biden. masks on, who can tell? election’s turnout broke re- Most voters, whether happy Soon enough, Jan. 20 will Tell us what’s on your mind cords. According to preliminary Democrats or disappointed get here and the Bidens will figures, the Nov. 3 election had Republicans, deserve praise be in the White House. And I The Enterprise welcomes opinions from readers on topics of public a turnout of 66.9% nationally, for doing their patriotic duty of am looking for less drama: no interest. Letters that promote a commercial product, contain either the highest turnout rate since picking a president. And they’ve horrific tweets, no scandals, libelous material, personal attacks on individuals or vulgar language, 1900. Biden defeated Trump earned the right to complain for no more torrents of lies and and those addressed to a third party, will not be published. Consumer by a healthy 75.4 million votes the next four years if they don’t abuse. Joe Biden is honest, complaints and letters containing unverifiable factual claims are to only 70.9 million for Trump, like the result. Everyone should decent and sane. He may not ineligible for publication. Letters should be no more than 350 words, huge numbers on both sides, be proud at all the people who have the power or ability to fix must be signed and should include the writer’s address. A telephone but a decisive 4.5 million mar- took the time and effort to par- all America’s problems, but if number, which will not be published, should be included for verifica- gin for Biden that Trump or his ticipate in the world’s biggest he can just fix the presidency, tion purposes. Letters selected for publication may be edited and all supporters can’t lie away. democracy. That alone makes all of us will be much, much letters become property of The Enterprise. North Carolina had an even the election a success. happier and better off. bigger turnout, 74.6%, and Nash The next few months until Let’s give him that chance. The Enterprise 113 Ash St., Spring Hope, N.C. 27882 County did even better at 75.7%, Jan. 20 may be very difficult, Phone 252-478-3651 the biggest election turnout I’ve even dangerous. Trump’s Ken Ripley, a Spring Hope resi- e-mail [email protected] seen in my long lifetime. And flawed and vengeful personal- dent, is The Enterprise’s editor while Trump has a small but ity, wounded by his defeat, and publisher emeritus. 4A THE ENTERPRISE | springhopeenterprise.com Wednesday, November 11, 2020 State: Visit roadside memorial for Veterans Day OBITUARIES From staff reports that honors military vet- There are now 54 large Blue Star erans who have served Alice Faye Hill State transportation of- in the U.S. armed forces, Memorial Highway markers in North Dec. 14, 1944 — Nov. 7, 2020 ficials are reminding resi- said Lauren Haviland, dents of the Blue Star Me- a spokeswoman for the Carolina. SPRING HOPE — Alice Faye Hill, 75, died Sat- morial Marker Program N.C. Department of urday, Nov. 7, 2020. Arrangements are by Spring to honor Veterans Day. Transportation. rial Highway markers in The program is based Hope Funeral Home. In Nash County, that’s “One way NCDOT hon- North Carolina. on the Blue Star flag dis- the Blue Star marker at ors those who currently The marker is a won- played by families who the northbound Inter- serve or have served is derful tribute to the have relatives serving in state 95 rest area where with the Blue Star Memo- sacrifices made by men the military. The program Callie Bissette more than 850,000 visi- rial Marker Program,” and women in the armed eventually extended June 20, 1946 — Nov. 7, 2020 tors stop annually. The Haviland said. “The pro- forces, said Rocky Mount to highway markers to marker, displayed near gram began in 1944 with resident Gus Tulloss, a recognize all people who BAILEY — Allard Calbreth “Callie” Bissette, 74, the rest area’s flagpole, garden clubs planting former N.C. Board of served in the U.S. mili- died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Arrangements are by was dedicated at the spot thousands of trees, but Transportation member. tary. Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. late last year after being has since expanded to The marker had been on North Carolina’s first relocated from Rocky include highway markers U.S. 301 for years but was Blue Star Memorial Mount. across the nation.” removed during road con- Highway was approved Wednesday, Nov. 11 is There are now 54 struction three years ago for U.S. 301 in 1949, with Joseph Henry Coleman Veterans Day — a day large Blue Star Memo- and stored by the Rocky its marker dedicated in Nov. 27, 1962 — Nov. 7, 2020 Mount Garden Club. Fayetteville in 1956. NASHVILLE — Joseph “Joe” Henry Coleman, 57, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Arrangements are GREAT Save Now On LOW by Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Home Security PRICE MONITORING

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Try figures and a recent fed- programs. eral report. Mark Ezzell, director North Carolina’s traf- of the program, said it’s saying a prayer fic deaths decreased by more important than ever 4.4% in 2019, according for people to be vigilant Here’s the thing about to data recently released about safe driving. any kind of contest: After all, as Mark by the National Highway “This decrease is sig- Someone wins, but that 3:25 says, “If a Traffic Safety Adminis- nificant,” Ezzell said. means tration. This decrease is “There were 63 fewer somebody house is divided nearly twice the national funerals in North Caro- loses. Dental Insurance rate. According to the lina in 2019, but we still I always against itself, report 1,373 people were have a long ways to go feel sad Get the dental care you deserve with dental insurance from that house cannot Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. 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Rider kinds B438/B439. 6154-0120 has helped make Bailey Everyone must do their electoral vote, and Hill- try. streets safer. part and commit to safe ary was out. After all, as Mark 3:25 “We have doubled cita- driving practices such as Just a few days ago, says, “If a house is di- tions and charges over wearing seat belts, slow- Joe Biden was declared vided against itself, that last two years since I took ing down, avoiding dis- the winner over Donald house cannot stand.” over,” Boraski said. tractions and not driving Trump. Yet again, some You might remember Middlesex Police Chief while impaired.” of Biden’s state numbers that Lincoln quoted that Mike Collins said he The NHTSA report, part were just a shade over Scripture in his Gettys- hopes his department’s of the comprehensive Fatal those of Trump. But burg Address. traffic enforcement has Analysis Reporting Sys- Biden won the popular The campaign stirred contributed to the de- tem, showed that across vote by more than 4 mil- up lots of fears, such as crease in road and high- the country, traffic fatali- lion. Biden making us a social- way deaths. ties are down 2% from the I feel sad for Trump’s ist country and taxing all “We feel like using traffic reported 36,835 fatalities supporters. They were of us to death. And that enforcement is an effec- in 2018, even though so hopeful their candi- he would be too wimpy to tive tool to increase public vehicle miles traveled in- date would have four take charge. I think some safety by reducing both creased by nearly 1%. more years so he could of us will be pleasantly traffic crashes and also “We still have a long carry out whatever they surprised when that’s crimes,” Collins said. “In way to go, and prelimi- wanted him to do as not so. other words, it is important nary reports about traffic president. Psalm 34:18 tells us, in our eyes that Middlesex safety during COVID I know they’re disap- “The Lord is near to have a strong traffic safety look less promising,” Ez- pointed, and I can un- those who have a broken program because it is zell said. “That’s why we derstand that, since my heart and saves such as integral to community po- keep spreading the same choices haven’t always have a contrite spirit.” licing and, in return, helps safety messages that we won. He cares and wants us to with reducing crashes and know can make such a I kept praying “God’s take comfort. deaths caused by traffic difference — wear a seat will be done.” And I be- accidents.” belt, drive sober and obey lieve that it has, just like Donna Crowe is a minis- The Bailey Police De- the speed limit.” He allowed Trump to win ter’s wife. Wednesday, November 11, 2020 THE ENTERPRISE | springhopeenterprise.com 1B The Enterprise Local www.springhopeenterprise.com

Thank vets Voters toast mixed drink referendum from victory By Lindell J. Kay “It’s a good thing,” Kim said. will affect only one restaurant Kim said previously it would [email protected] | “This is a good economic tool — Michael’s Showside Grill. be easier to hold the refer- 252-265-8117 that will attract national chains Spring Hope joins Nashville endum before real demand garden at some point.” and Rocky Mount as the only surfaces and added it was SPRING HOPE — Drink up. As the population grows municipalities in Nash County less expensive for the town Hurricane season is By an overwhelming major- along the new interstate from that allow liquor by the drink. to hold the referendum dur- still churning out hur- ity, Spring Hope residents have Raleigh to Norfolk, Virginia, Nash County doesn’t allow ing a general election already ricanes, voted to allow the sale of mixed businesses will be looking at bars and restaurants in unin- scheduled. the elec- drinks within town limits. Spring Hope. Being able to sell corporated areas to serve liquor. The Spring Hope Area Cham- tion is Residents voted 69.52% (479 mixed drinks will be a bonus to The county sells packaged ber of Commerce hasn’t taken dragging votes) in favor of the change to restaurants interested in open- liquor in Alcoholic Beverage an official position on the refer- on for 30.48% (210 votes) against a lo- ing up in town, Kim said. Control Board stores and allows endum, but individual chamber days and cal referendum allowing liquor The referendum included the private sale of wine and leaders were supportive prior to mask- by the drink. the sale of mixed bever- beer. the vote. wearing The sale of mixed drinks will ages in hotels, restaurants, The Spring Hope Board of “It would certainly open up and so- attract new businesses, Town private clubs, community Commissioners unanimously more possibilities for the town, DEEANN cial dis- Manager Jae Kim said, improv- theaters and convention cen- authorized the resolution dur- especially dining,” said Allen RIVERA tancing ing both Spring Hope’s tax base ters. ing its August meeting at Kim’s Barbee, a former chamber seems and quality of life. As of now, the referendum recommendation. president. like they are here to stay. I see businesses and houses pulling out Christmas decorations and skipping November. There are two holidays in November I’m not willing Gourd grower claims state record to skip or overlook. Vet- erans Day and Thanks- By Drew C. Wilson giving are still going to be [email protected] | honored at my home. 252-265-7818 2020 has brought change. One thing for SIMS — All three of H.C. me that hasn’t changed Williams’ bushel gourds won is my love for America. first place in every weigh-off in I joined the Army and which they competed. headed for boot camp The largest, a 279-pounder, two weeks after graduat- earned the first-place ribbon ing from high school. I at last month’s Great Pumpkin had three main reasons Commonweath weigh-off in for signing up with Uncle Spring Hope. Sam. First, I probably Williams is owner of the Wil- watched too much of the liams Plant Farm in northwest TV show “M.A.S.H.” and Wilson County off Neverson had always wanted to roll Road west of Sims. up my sleeves and wear That gourd, deemed to be the the Army green. Second, I state record-holder, and the two wanted money for college smaller gourds, a 225-pounder but wasn’t ready to decide and a 167-pounder, all came off what my major was going the same vine. to be; but mostly, I genu- “It’s about 700 square feet inely believe that being an of vine and probably about 30 American is an awesome or 36 inches deep, and it was privilege and serving in just a real, real vigorous plant,” the military felt like a great Williams said. “Right now it’s way to show my respect growing 6 or 8 foot all the way and love for my country. around the greenhouse where it Victory gardens first was grown.” started during World War “I had to do a lot of pruning I, where rations had to to keep it in the greenhouse,” be saved for the military. Williams added. “We didn’t want At first, it was a patriotic it to get too big. The bigger the act — a way to relieve vine, the more culls you have government spending. got to cut off, so I didn’t want to Now, it has evolved to be do too much of that.” a symbol for self-suffi- Williams plans to plant more ciency, community and seeds from the same variety mental well-being. next year, but his plan is to cut Our country seems to all the gourds off but one and be almost evenly split hope it grows into a giant. on which direction we “A fellow in Massachusetts should go. But I don’t grew one this year that weighed feel gratitude has a par- 470 pounds,” Williams said. tisan platform. Every Williams thinks he has a person has something chance to get there if he does to be grateful for. Grate- everything just right. ful members of society “They naturally grow big any- make the country and way,” Williams said. community surrounding Williams gave the vine plenty them better. Building a of care with proper watering garden is, in a way, an act and fertilizer and worked to of gratitude in itself. Our control insects and disease. veterans fought to pro- Williams’ wife, Bettie, said her hus- tect our country, which band is already well known for his H.C. Williams’ 279-pound bushel gourd is a North Carolina state record-holder. Drew C. Wilson | Restoration includes our backyards, giant pumpkins and watermelons. News Media windowsills and porches. “He was really a giant water- So, by using them to melon grower. His biggest wa- out and take the seed out,” Wil- “I had to do a lot of pruning to keep it in the grow food, we are seizing termelon was 265 ponds,” Bettie liams said. “We’re going to clean freedoms our veterans Williams said proudly. “He’s one it out completely, let it dry. It greenhouse, We didn’t want it to get too big. fought for us to have. of the few people in North Caro- takes a long time to dry them off It’s also why I’d like lina that’s had a pumpkin over because it is so dense inside. It’s The bigger the vine, the more culls you have to see Spring Hope be- 1,000 pounds.” going to be a job to get all that got to cut of, so I didn’t want to do too much come a more prosperous “1,024,” H.C. Williams clari- stuff out of there, all the seed community. A town that fied. and the pulp. Then we are going of that.” can trace its beginnings Williams has plans for the big- to paint it orange and put it on back to the late 1800s gest of the gourds. the front porch next year and let H.C. WILLIAMS, Williams Plant Farm owner has a history that can be “I’m going to cut the bottom it look like a pumpkin.” learned from, improved on and turned into a place that blooms in diversity and creative at- tractions. I salute our military veterans, active service Rocky Mount names interim police chief members, reservists and For The Enterprise National Guardsmen on was sworn in as an officer in ies. In addition, Williams holds women of the Rocky Mount Veterans Day. I appreci- ROCKY MOUNT — City Man- 1995, working in patrol services a certificate in training from Police Department. My goal is ate that the Army, Navy, ager Rochelle Small-Toney has for five years. Williams was pro- N.C. State University’s Admin- continue providing the highest Air Force, Marines, Coast promoted Capt. moted to corporal before serv- istrative Officers Management level of services to our commu- Guard and Merchant Ma- Charles Williams ing as a sergeant for 12 years Program as well as certifica- nity while adhering to our core rines members keep don- to interim police in patrol services and criminal tions from the Law Enforce- values.” ning their uniforms and chief. investigations. His five years ment Executive Development Small-Toney is currently lead- give selflessly to maintain Chief George spent as a lieutenant included Association and the N.C. Jus- ing a national search for the our rights and freedoms Robinson is retir- district command for patrol tice Academy. city’s next police chief. that many people in the ing effective Dec. 1 services as well as professional “I’d like to thank our city “Captain Williams has be- world are denied. Thank after serving in the standards. Williams’ most re- manager for her confidence in come one of the more respected you for your service. Williams role since March cent duties have included serv- my abilities to serve as interim members and leaders of the Thank you for my free- 2019. ing as patrol services captain. police chief,” Williams said. “I Rocky Mount Police Depart- doms that let me live a Williams, a Rocky Mount na- Williams is a 2006 gradu- have enjoyed engaging with ment the past 25 years,” Small- life of gratitude. tive, has spent his entire profes- ate of N.C. Wesleyan College, the community throughout Toney said. “I’m confident in his I hope you also take some sional career with the Rocky where he earned a Bachelor of my career and establishing abilities to lead the department time on Nov. 11 to thank a Mount Police Department. He Science degree in justice stud- relationships with the men and during this time of transition.” vet. Happy planting. 2B THE ENTERPRISE | springhopeenterprise.com Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Nash UNC Health Care adds temp checks to screenings For The Enterprise other entrances are utilizing to enter the facility and will be guidelines, since a normal VID-19 can vary from person ROCKY MOUNT — Nash handheld, touchless devices encouraged to contact their temperature can range from to person, with the possibility UNC Health Care has added for temperature checks. health care provider if they feel 97-100. Anyone with a tem- of also being asymptomatic. temperature checks to its Staff, providers, patients, sick. perature of 100.4 or higher has With that being the case, it is health screening process to visitors and vendors who reg- If patients are being admitted an increased risk of exposing important for everyone to take help reduce the risk of expo- ister a temperature of 100.3 or and they register a tempera- others to COVID-19 or other the proper precautions, wear sure and spread of COVID-19 lower will be allowed to enter ture of 100.4 or greater, they illnesses. As flu season ramps a mask and self-monitor. It is at Nash UNC. Nash UNC’s facilities, if they will be escorted to a designated up, these measures will also also important for everyone to All employees, providers, pa- pass the health screening ques- isolation room to be assessed help to reduce the spread of get a flu vaccine this year, to tients, visitors and vendors will tions as well. on a case-by-case basis by the influenza in our facilities.” minimize the effects of having now complete a temperature For those with a temperature appropriate department or ser- Isley continued to explain two respiratory illnesses cir- check using touchless tem- of 100.4 or higher, different vice line leader to determine that the new temperature culating in our community. All perature scanning upon enter- courses of action will take the best course of action. check doesn’t replace the of our employees must have ing any Nash UNC facility in place depending on if they are “This process was devel- need for self-monitoring for their flu vaccine completed by addition to the organization’s staff and providers, visitors, oped with the safety of our COVID-19 symptoms, since Nov. 1.” established screening process. vendors or patients. staff, providers, patients, visi- fever is only one symptom of In addition to temperature New thermal scanning tech- Staff members and providers tors and vendors in mind as COVID-19. checks, Nash UNC Health nology was recently installed will be directed to immediately an extra level of monitoring “Since the beginning of the Care has maintained visitor re- in the main lobby of Nash contact Occupational Health as we continue to improve pandemic, we have encour- strictions since the beginning General Hospital and other and their manager to discuss our operational response to aged our staff to self-monitor of March, limited entrances to high-traffic entrances. These their situation prior to being al- COVID-19,” said Dr. L. Lee for symptoms in addition to the hospital, required health devices allow for touchless, lowed to report to work. Isley, president and CEO following our safety policies,” screenings for all who enter automatic and high-accuracy Visitors and vendors who of Nash UNC Health Care. said Isley. “As we have seen the facilities and implemented temperature checking when register a temperature of 100.4 “100.4 was chosen as the fe- throughout the past several a campus-wide mask policy, someone enters the facility. All or greater will not be allowed ver threshold based on CDC months, the symptoms of CO- among other precautions. Church offers Free broadband offered for qualifying leadership training southern Nash County students For The Enterprise For The Enterprise Nancy Love, director service area can call to sign up at ganizations across its footprint to ROCKY MOUNT — of the Duke University Southern Nash County students 888-633-0030 or visit AlticeAdvan- address remote learning needs, Anonymous Trust and Nonprofit Management without home internet access can tageInternet.com for more infor- according to information provided Word Tabernacle Church Program. receive two months of free broad- mation. by the company. have partnered to offer The fall cohort classes band thanks to an offer from an Altice is also working with In addition, Altice USA has leadership development include Nonprofit area communications company. school districts to provide solu- introduced a $5 per month educa- and capacity building to Leadership, Planning To support the need for remote tions to student households that tor discount available on select community-based and and Evaluation, Board instruction, Altice USA has an- lack connectivity through a cen- internet and television packages faith-based organizations Governance, Financial nounced it’s offering Altice Ad- tralized purchase program that to show appreciation to teachers in eastern North Caro- Management, Fundrais- vantage Internet 30Mbps service allows districts to identify and who are making learning possible lina. ing and Grant Writing complimentary for two months to provide connectivity to students for their students both in the class- The Duke Nonprofit and Basic Accounting. households with K-12 and/or col- without home access. room and remotely. Educators in Management Certificate For participants without lege students who don’t currently Altice USA is prepared to work the Suddenlink service area can Program is being offered Wi-Fi access in their have home internet access. collaboratively with schools, visit suddenlink.com/educator to in addition to a profes- homes or offices, The Households in the Suddenlink governments and community or- learn more. sional/staff development Impact Center provides Lunch & Learn series, classroom space for the executive director’s book program’s duration. Par- club, nonprofit capacity- ticipants are required to building intensives, wear a mask, complete a pastor’s development COVID-19 questionnaire Nonprofit: Consider adopting senior pet intensives and a sum- and perform a tempera- mer internship program. ture check before en- For The Enterprise Senior pets are far less likely to be they grow up, Castle said. The Anonymous Trust trance into the assigned “If you’re looking for a grant provides full $2,000 space while practicing “November is Nation- destructive to the belongings in your cat that likes dogs, for ex- scholarships for 25 non- social distancing. al Adopt a Senior Pet ample, or vice versa, you profit executives to com- “It is well known that Month, and since senior home. can talk to an adoption plete the program. rural communities are pets can be among the teeth and claws often home, but it happens specialist and find a pet “We are excited about disproportionately un- most at-risk in shelters, result in fearful children much more quickly than with the history you’re this program and cannot derfunded, which limits this is a great time to and rough handling, house training a new looking for.” wait for the first class to our ability to form pub- talk about why an older making for a strained re- puppy,” Castle said. • It’s often easy to graduate,” said Debbie lic-private partnerships,” dog or cat just might lationship,” Castle said. • Senior pets are far find older purebred pets Aiken, executive director said Pastor James D. be the best choice for “Many families discover less likely to be destruc- looking for new homes of Anonymous Trust. Gailliard. “Foundations your next furry friend,” that a better choice is to tive to the belongings through shelters or breed The eight-week Duke kept iterating the prob- said Best Friends Ani- adopt an older animal in your home. “Pup- rescue groups. University Nonprofit lem was a lack of capac- mal Society CEO Julie with a history of doing pies can be naughty • Senior pets are gen- Management Intensive ity, so we developed a Castle. really well with chil- and chew up shoes and erally easier to have Track Program was ini- center to address this Best Friends offers the dren.” furniture for years, but around. “Older dogs still tially scheduled to launch issue, and Anonymous following reasons a se- • A benefit for anyone older pets are past that enjoy going for walks March 14 but was de- Trust agreed to partner nior dog or cat might be adopting older dogs is phase and just want with their people, but layed due to COVID-19. with us. We hope other the right fit for you: that they generally come to hang out with their they don’t have as much There are 13 nonprofit funders and partners • Families often think with good manners, Cas- people and their toys crazy energy as their executives and lead staff will join us.” it’s best to bring a puppy tle noted. “They’ve spent or find a cozy spot in younger counterparts. in the inaugural class, The program will or kitten into the home, years living in a home the sun to curl up for a Without all that frustra- representing nonprofit be offered again in so the pet can “grow up learning social skills and nap,” she said. tion, drama and mess, organizations from as far spring 2021. Rocky with the children.” While usually know some basic • A great benefit to the family dynamic is east as Windsor, as far Mount now joins Dur- this sounds good on pa- obedience commands. adopting older pets is easier. The pets and peo- north as Enfield and as ham, Charlotte and per, this combination of- This makes the transition that you know exactly ple can just enjoy each far south as Goldsboro. Asheville as host sites ten results in a frustrated into your home much what you’re getting. other’s company,” Castle “We are happy to pro- for this program. For family. easier.” Their size, weight and said. vide NP training to non- more information, con- “Puppies and kittens • Most adult dogs and personality are already Visit the Best Friends profits in Rocky Mount tact Word Tabernacle can be kind of wild and cats are already house- developed, so you can Animal Society’s website and areas in proximity Church at The Impact have no manners until or litter-trained. “It may choose them for who at www.bestfriends.org which is sponsored by Center at 252-442-2925, they’re old enough to take a few hours or days they are, rather for what to find a rescue or shelter The Impact Center,” said beginning in February. be trained. Their sharp to adjust to the new you hope they’ll be when near you.

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PEACHTREE NEWS Honor armed forces’ service and sacrifice The Peachtree Baptist these days. Just as a potter members and visitors to former paramedic who’s Jake Robertson, Mother • Doug Hayes needs Church congregation is greater than the clay or indoor services. been a funeral home Rose and Jerry Little. prayers. wel- an artist is greater than his • Ephesus Baptist director in Rocky Mount • Norman Whitley has • Janie Joyner is under- comed painting, God is greater Church is having tailgate and Wilson for more than surgery scheduled for going treatment. family, than His creation. services on Sundays 10 years. Wednesday. • Audrey Farmer, re- friends “There’s nothing in starting at 10 a.m. • Faye Vick has surgery covering from surgery. and visi- my life or in yours — no PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS scheduled for Nov. 16. • Al and Carol Ann Bell tors to a circumstance or crisis, IN LOVING MEMORY • Janice Sykes is recov- are home recovering. beautiful, no habit or heartache, no • To all those sick and ering from surgery. • Delcie Wakefield and warm sickness or grief, noth- The entire Peachtree in need. Please keep • Chaldi Vaccaro, Mar- Pastor Bill need prayers. FRAN Sunday ing visible or invisible Baptist Church family them all in your prayers. ta Whitehouse’s sister, is • Bill Nelson of morn- — nothing that’s greater expresses heartfelt, deep • Maxine Whitley, Bar- undergoing a test. Waynesville having treat- BUNN ing. We than God! sympathy to the family bara Privette, Beverly • Jean Bunn is home. ment in Asheville. prayed “‘Through Him all and friends of Joseph Wilson, Linwood May, • Billy Bunn needs for the new and old lead- things were made; “Joe” Henry Coleman, Ronnie Matthews, Kathy prayers. Fran Bunn is a member ership of our country, without Him nothing 57, of Nashville, who Farmer, Mac Bennett, • Flora Flood is recov- of Peachtree Baptist for new beginnings and was made that has been died Saturday. Joe was a Rudy and Gail Brantley, ering from eye surgery. Church. that the people of this made’ (John 1:3). No country will unite. God king or ruler, no preacher be praised. or teacher — no one is Pastor’s message: greater than God. “Frauds in the Fellow- “What are you facing ship,” with scripture from that’s greater than you Acts 5: 1-11. are? A habit? A person? Pastor Gene White- A problem? Something house began his sermon beyond your ability to by remembering our vet- handle? God is greater! erans and Veterans Day Put your focus and faith on Wednesday. in the One who has au- thority over everything!” VETERANS DAY BIBLE STUDY The text below is ex- cerpted from “A Closer Lawrence Edwards and Look at Veterans Day” by I are leading this month’s Cyndy Salzmann. Bible study, “All In: A “It was the 11th hour of Life of Commitment.” the 11th day in the 11th This is the fourth install- month in 1918 when the ment of a six-session les- world celebrated as a son, “Committed to His treaty was signed ending Church,” with scripture what was to be ‘the war from Romans 12: 3-16. to end all wars’ — World “‘Any friend of yours is War I. a friend of mine.’ “One year later, on “Many of us have used what came to be known that timeworn phrase, as Armistice Day, Ameri- but as we get to know a cans came together to friend’s friend, we may remember and honor change our tune. Just be- the sacrifices of the men cause we have something and women who served in common with a friend during the war. Soldiers doesn’t mean we have who survived the war anything in common with marched in parades and his other friend. were honored by speech- “Friendships are one es and ceremonies recog- thing, but it’s a whole dif- nizing their contribution ferent matter with those to peace throughout the we love. If someone said world. to me, ‘I love you, but I “Congress declared can’t stand your wife,’ I Armistice Day a national would be devastated. My holiday in 1938. By this wife is a part of me, and time, with unrest in much someone can’t truly love of the world, Americans me without also loving realized World War I my wife. Such a negative would not be the last war. attitude toward my wife After the Second World would always be a bar- War, which was even rier in our relationship. bloodier than the first, “We hear a similar Armistice Day continued statement in our culture; to be observed. In 1954, ‘I love Jesus, but I don’t Congress changed the love the church’ or ‘I’ve name of the holiday to got Jesus and I don’t Veterans Day to include need anything or anyone veterans of all United else.’ States wars. “Maybe they have been “Today, Americans hurt by people in the honor the service and church or found commit- sacrifice of our armed ment to the church is too forces in the past as demanding or difficult. well as the present on Whatever the reason, this Veterans Day. The of- sentiment is far from the ficial national ceremony heart of God. takes place at Arlington “The church is the National Cemetery at the bride of Christ. One of Tomb of the Unknown the blessings Christ gives Soldiers. A color guard us is a family — His body, representing all the the church. We need the branches of the military support of other believ- executes ‘Present Arms’ ers, and they need ours at the tomb, a presiden- as well. We are to love tial wreath is placed on that which Christ loves, the graves and a bugler and that included His plays taps.” bride, the church. In Special music: Jane these verses, Paul laid May performed a piano out the doctrinal founda- solo. Pastor Whitehouse tion of the good news of played a video presenta- Jesus Christ.” tion of “Amazing Grace.” The special music was CHURCH BUSINESS dedicated to military ser- vice members who paid • Peachtree Baptist the ultimate price for this Church’s annual collard country. sale began Monday and Bible verse of the week: continues through Nov. Acts: 4:31. 20. Collards are cleaned, The sanctuary flower cooked and seasoned arrangement Sunday was and are $8 per quart. presented to glorify God They can be picked up by Joan and Ray Eason in from 3-6 p.m. on Nov. 11, loving honor of their 53rd 13, 16, 18 and 20 at the anniversary on Nov. 11. church, 3523 N.C. 581 N., Spring Hope. Col- DEVOTIONAL lards must be reserved in advance. To reserve your Jerry’s devotional order, call 252-478-4418 this week is “God Is All and leave a message stat- Mighty,” by Anne Gra- ing how many quarts you ham Lotz, from “Fixing wish to purchase and My Eyes On Jesus.” when you want to pick “The Lord appeared to them up. Speak slowly him (Abraham) and said, and clearly. “I am God Almighty; walk before Me and be COMMUNITY NEWS blameless.” — Genesis 17:1. • The First Baptist “Who or what seems Church of Spring Hope to be greater than God? and Ephesus Baptist God is not one of ‘several’ Church of Spring Hope gods — a trendy thought have started welcoming 4B THE ENTERPRISE | springhopeenterprise.com Wednesday, November 11, 2020

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