2 I MARCH 31,2020
Community
ENTERPRISE & WEEKLY HERALD
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Since being out and about is discouraged at this time, we’ii bring you a dose of distraction each edition with bright coiors and
iooks at nature. Enjoy. See more spring photos on page 7.
Obituaries
Deborah Embler Peaks
WTTJJAMSTON - Deborah Embler Peaks, 60 of
Grand Canyon Rd, died Friday, March 27, 2020 at
her daughters’ home.
Deborah was bom on Febmaiy 5, 1960 in Ber
tie County to the late Charles Embler, Sr. and Nan
cy Hoggard Embler. She was a homemaker and a
member of Macedonia Christian Church, where
she was part of the Flossie White circle. Deborah
loved the beach and the mountains, spending time
with her family especially her grandbabies. She
was preceded m death by sisters Kathy Cobb and
Angie Whaley.
Survivors include; daughters, AUie Peaks of Wil-
hamston and LaMsha Lee of Loveland, CO; son,
AJ Peaks of WiUiamston; brothers, Rick Embler
and Charles Embler, Jr. both of Thomasville, NC;
grandchildren, Mady \^dechel, Barron Wiechel, De
lia Wiechel, Logan Wiechel, Gabi Lee, Autumn Lee,
Chase Moore and Trip Peaks.
A Graveside Service will be held on Monday,
March 30, 2020 at 3:00 PM at the Peaks Family
Cemetery on Kader LUley Rd. with Rev. Greg Sex
ton and Rev. Dolan Baker officiating.
The family will receive Mends at the cemetery
one hour prior to the service and other times at
2560 Kader LOley Rd., WiUiamston, NC. In lieu of
flowers memorial conMbutions may be made to
Community Homecare and Hospice, 107 W. Blvd.
WiUiamston, NC 27892.
Walker Fimeral Home of WiUiamston is serving
the Peaks famUy.
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':,tunaral and visitation or viewing information; and the name of
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Out&About
Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit
groups in Martin County. Please send listings to The Enter
prise at P.O. Box 387, WiUiamston, NC 27892, bring them
by the office on Main Street, fax them to 252-792-1921 or
email shstalls@ncweellies.com. All events must be sub
mitted by noon two days before publication.
Postponed classes
Due to the current COVlD-19 pandemic, the Division of
Continuing Education at Martin Community College has
announced the postponement of the following classes in
March and April: Computer Basics starting on March 31;
Concealed Carry Handgun on April 4, Digital Photography
starting on April 7 in Windsor; Forklift Operator on April
11, and Effective Teacher Training starting April 21. New
dates will be announced when available. If you would like
to know more about any of these, or other Continuing Edu
cation classes at MCC, contact Leslie Bond at 252-789-
0248 or via email at leslie.bond@martincc.edu.
Postponed seminars
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Martin Commu
nity College’s Small Business Center had postponed the
following April seminars; So You Want to Start Your Own
Trucking Business on April 4, Landing Your Web Page on
April 8, Building Your Website on April 9, Understanding
Cash Flow for Your Business on April 14, Fundamentals
of Microsoft Excel for Your Business on April 16, and Re
sources for Women Owned Businesses on April 21. New
dates will be announced when available. If you have any
questions about any of these classes or SBC services in
general, visit the NC SBC website at https://www.ncsbc.net
or contact Lena Jackson at 252-789-0201 or via email at
lena.jackson@martincc.edu.
Postponed class
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Division of
Continuing Education at Martin Community College has an
nounced the postponement of the Nurse Aide II Refresher
Course originally scheduled to start on April 23. For more
information, contact Sue Gurley at 252-789-0261 or via
email at sue.gurley@martincc.edu.
Cosmetology services
In keeping with all efforts to contain the spread of the
COVID-19 virus, cosmetology services at Martin Com
munity College in WiUiamston have been suspended until
further notice.
In-house art exhibit
The Martin County Arts Council is hosting an in-house
art exhibit through March 27 at the council, 124 Washing
ton St., WiUiamston. Some of the art was donated with the
patron’s permission to sell or auction to benefit the Martin
County Arts Council.
KidsFest
The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is hosting its
annual KidsFest from 10 a.m.-l p.m. May 2 at Riverside
High School in WiUiamston.
Music on the Corner
Music on the Corner is from noon-5 p.m. May 2 in Rob
ersonviile. For more information or to become a vendor,
call Janet Sink at 252-795-4157 or Cherie Taylor at 252-
795-4339. Assistance will be provided if needed.
Asheboro zoo trip
Travel with Martin County Adult and Aging Services
Asheboro May 11 to see and learn about more than 1,800
animals that call the North Carolina Zoo home. The ani
mals live in habitats representing two regions — Africa
and North America, plus a global Desert and a tropical,
tree-flight Aviary. As the world’s largest natural habitat
zoo, the animals at the North Carolina Zoo have plenty of
room to roam. It is home to a multitude of habitats, in
cluding those showcasing chimpanzees, giraffes, gorillas,
zebras, elephants, polar bears, black bears, grizzly bears,
red wolves and hundreds of other animals. More than 100
exotic birds, representing 36 species, and more than 3,000
gorgeous tropical plants live and thrive in the walk-through
aviary. Cost is $30. Registration deadline is May 1. To re
serve a seat, call 252-792-1027.
Hamilton Book Cabinet
The Book Cabinet, 201 N. Front St., Hamilton, is a place,
for readers to borrow and return or keep a favorite or two.
Books are available to all readers near and far, young and
mature. For more information, call Mary Greene at 252-
341-0108.
Asa Biggs Home
The 1831 Asa Biggs House, 100 E. Church St., William-
ston, is open to the public from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesdays
and Thursdays.
Skili building sessions
Robersonviile Public Library is offering 30-minute,
one-on-one sessions with library staff providing custom
ized help and skill building to members of the community,
free of charge. Examples include learning to navigate the
library, building computer skills, research and more. These
sessions must be scheduled in advance by calling 252-
; 508-0342.
Disabled American Veterans
The Disabled American Veterans meet at 6 p.m. the
: second Monday of every month. Come for dinner, and a
I meeting immediately following, at the Washington Hous-
i ing Authority, 809 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, N.C.
DAV Claims
The Disabled American Veterans meet the second and
: fourth Tuesday of every month to file claims at the AmVets
i Post 227 building, 214 E. Main St., WiUiamston. For more
information, call service officers Charles Lins, 252-508-
; 6326 or Charles “Red” Beddard, 252-802-0633. There is
' tl) charge for this service. •