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A2 I MARCH 15, 2017 BERTIE LEDGER-ADVANCE Community The fabric of Bertie County since 1832 BERTIE COUNTY 'SEEN' j ’?* *9 »f 4 4l.« SI CONTRIBUTED PHOTO / Bertie Ledger-Advance Bud Lee, Anita White, and Brad Roberson are pictured at Bertie Sentry Hardware showing the gun that Dana Cobb won from • the Perrytown Fire Department at the Herring Festival. Obituaries Martha Sue Todd WINDSOR - Martha Sue Todd: Bom to Reverend and Mrs. LT. Stroud at Albertson in Duplin County, N.C. the third of nine children. She was educated in the public schools. After graduation, she com menced her higher education at Campbell College, then a two-year institution, continuing her under graduate degree studies at East Carolina Teachers College, known as ECTC, completing her Bachelor of Arts in Education. She taught in the Pitt Coxm- ty school system. In 1944 she met and married the love of her hfe, Carl Glenn Todd. She taught ele mentary school in Montgomery Alabama, Virgin ia Beach, Virginia, and Bertie County N.C. She completed the requirements to gain Certification as a Speech Therapist, while competing her Mas ter’s Degree in Education from East Carolina Col lege. She completed her tenure with Bertie County . School as an Elementary Supervisor. After rettre- , ment, she was asked to join the faculty of Wes leyan College where she taught aspiring teachers in the Education Department until her husband’s health required her to become his care-giver. Af ter his passing, she traveled to Nogales, Arizona where she tau^t the Yaqui Indians and raised the needed funds to complete a church for the Chris tian populace in Nogales Mexico. Upon her return to Bertie County and while participating in a con tinuous 24-hour World Day of Prayer event at Ross Church, a breeze blew the pages of a hymnal open to the song, “Here Am I Lord.” She recognized this as the call for her next adventure which took her to the People’s Republic of China. First to Naruing and later to Fuzhou where she taught English in the Universities and, when asked, her love of Jesus Christ. Her stint in the PRC spanned twelve years whereupon she returned to Campbell University and resided in faculty housmg at the behest of Dr. Nomian ^\^ggtns, then President of the University. In 2012 she moved to Oxford N.C. be nearer family. She was always active in the Baptist faith and was ever ready to share her beliefs with anyone with in earshot. She leaves behind one son Carl Glenn Jr, two Grandchildren, two Great-Grand Children, two sisters, one brother, and a host of nieces and nephews. Her extended family crossed many na tions and multiple cultures all of which she re garded as God’s Own. Per her request, there will be a Celebration Memorializing her fife of 96 years at Ross Baptist Church 1020 Bull Hill Road Wind sor N.C. on Saturday March 25, 2017 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of fiowers, contributions may be made to: Glenn Todd, c/o Mdefity Bank 1537 Dabney Drive Henderson N.C. 27536 for the expressed piupose of support for The Blind Children’s School Fuzhou, China. Paid Obituary WINDSOR — Ernest Holley, Jr., 84, died on 'Thursday, March 9, 2017. Funeral 'Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 1 p.m., at 2\sh- land Missionary Bf^tist Church, 901 NC Hwy 45 N, Merry Hill. Visitation 7-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2017, Cherry’s Funer al Chapel. Arrangements by Cherry’s Funeral Home, i^dsor. BAL'HMORE MD — Al- jurian L. Bellamy, 91, died on Wednesday, March I, 2017. Funeral 'Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 1 p.m., in Maryland. Graveside Service, 1 p.m., Saturday, March 11, 2017, Lanier fam ily cemetery, 3911 Edmon son Rd, Oak City. Arrange ments by Cherry’s Funeral Home, Wmdsor. EDENTON — Margaret Baggett Mizelle, 98, died on Thursday, March 9,2017. Funeral Saturday, March II, 2017 at 2 p.m., at Greens Cross Baptist Church. Vis itation 6-7:30 p.m., Friday, March 10, Walker Funer^ Home, Windsor. Tfrrange- ments by Walker Funeral Home, Wmdsor. AULANDER — Dorothy Louise Futrell Harris, 73, died on March 6, 2017. Funeral Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 11 am., at Mill Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Aulander. Arrange ments by Wilder’s Funeral Home, Inc., Aulander. HER'TFORD CO. — M- bert Lewis “JunePig” Manley, died on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Funeral Sat urday, March 11, 2017 at 11 am., at New Bethany B^ tist Church. Arrangements by Hunter’s Funeral Home, T^oskie. LEWISTON — Margie Ree WUie Boone, 66, died on March 9, 2017. Funeral Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Noon, at Mount Olive Missionary B^tist Church, Windsor. Arrangements by Wilder’s Funeral Home, Inc., Aulander. WINDSOR — William “BiUy” Franklin Pierce, 66, died on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Memori^ Service Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 2 p.m., at Walker Funeral Home Chapel. Ar rangements by Walker Fu neral Home, \^dsor. AHOSKIE — Gussie Dean Mitchell, died on 'Ifiesday, March 7, 2017. Fu neral Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 2:30 p.m., at New ' Ahoskie Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hunter’s Funeral Home, Ahoskie. AHOSKIE — Horace Smith, died on Sunday, March 5,2017. Funeral Mon day, March 13, 2017 at 11 am., at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Arrange ments by Himter’s Funeral Home, Ahoskie. AHOSKIE — Wiliam Peoples, 61, died on March 5, 2017. Funeral Monday, March 13, 2017 at 2:30 p.m., at Hunter’s Funeral Home, Ahoskie. Arrangements by Hunter’s Funeral Home, Ahoskie. HARRELI^VILLE — Lil lian Wiliams, 103, died on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Funeral Sxmday, March 12, 2017 at 2 p.m., at HarreUs- viUe Chapel. Arrangements by Hunter’s Funeral Home, Afioskie. WINDSOR — Lillian Ruth Allen Gray, 97, died on March 08, 2017. Funer al Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 1 p.m., at St Elmo Church, Wmdsor. Arrange ments by Gilliam Memorial Mortuarv. Tnc. ROXOBEL AG FESTIVAL VENDOR APPLICATION ROXOBEL AG FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP FORM Name of Business: Companv Name: Name of Applicant: Contact Name: Mailins Address: ^ Address: Phone: Fax: Phone: Fax: Email Address: Email Address: Type of Booth (please select one): CD Advertising, Promotional, or Educational * O Selling Merchandise 1 1 Selling Food Please describe the items vou intend to sell: Yes, 1 would like to become a sponsor of the Roxobel Ag Festival! 1 1 $500 Gold Sponsor 1 1 $250 Silver Sponsor 1 1 $100 Bronze Sponsor Sponsors will be recognized in all advertising including t-shirts, print, and on-site signage at the event. Sponsors will also receive a complimentary In lieu of a vendor fee we request vendors donate an item(s) valued at $20 or more if you are feeling generous. These items will be used for door prizes, raffles, silent auction, etc. Please describe the item(s) vou intend to donate: Roxobel Ag Festival t-shirt. Please indicate the size t-shirt you would like. S M L XL 2X Please make checks payable to the Town of Roxobel. Please put Roxobel Ag Festival in the memo line. Is your entity a Non-Profit or For Profit (please circle one)? All snaces are lO’xlO'. If vou reouirc more soace, please call 252-344-2120. Vendor setup will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. All vendors must be set up prior to 12:00 pm. Vendors can close tbeir bootbs prior to the event ending but for safetj reasons absolutely no vehicles or trailers will be allowed to be moved until the end of the event. Contact Johnna Lewis or DanieOe Baker for additional information. Phone: 252-344-2120 F,mail: roxobeIrevitilizationlS)nmail.com Please mail forms to PO Box 91, Roxobel NC 27872 or Fax 866-753-8404 Thank you for supporting the Roxobel Ag Festival! Applicanfs Signature Date Please mail forms to PO Box 91, Roxobel NC 27872 or Fax 866-753-8404 Out&About Out and About Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit groups in Bertie County. Please send listings to the Bertie Ledger-Advance at P.O. Box 69, Windsor, NC, 27983, bring them by the office at 109 South King St., fax them to (252) 794-2835 or e-mail them to lbeachboard@ncweeklies.com. All event listings must be submitted by 10 a.m. each Mon day. March 17 & 18 The Bertie Alumni Community Association will host a two- day Charity Basketball Tournament starting at 6 p.m. Fri day, March 17 and continuing at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 18. The tournament championship game will be held Saturday night. The events will be held at the Bertie High School gym. Donations requested are $6. Proceeds benefit BACA Schol arship and Community Programs. For more information, contact the basketball coordinator Charles “CJ” Johnson or Jackie Lyons White at 919-452-1987. ' March 18 Bertie County Schools will host a Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration Fair from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Bertie Middle School gym. Parents need to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate and proof of residency. There will also be face painting, refreshments and fun ac tivities. Perrytown Volunteer Fire Department will host a bar-b-que chicken plate sale from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Perrytown Volunteer Fire Department. Plates will include potatoes, slaw and bread. The plates are $8 and eat-in or carry-out. For ticket infor mation, contact Bud Lee at 25-333-9629. March 23 The Bertie County Arts Council will host a Pottery and Photography Exhibit and Reception from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23 at The Gallery, 124 King Street, Windsor. Jim Messer will introduce his new pot tery line, “Bertie Stoneware” made from clay from the bot tom and the shores of the Chowan River in Bertie County. Also showing will be visual “Treasures” by photojournalist Doward Jones, Jr. This event is free to the public. For more information, visit their website www.bertiearts.com or call 252-794-9402. March 25 The Historic Hope Plantation Foundation is hosting its first Woman’s History Month program titled “Tea with Mrs. Stone,” from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at the Roanoke Chowan Heritage Center on the Hope Cam pus. The theme for the program will be food traditions and foodways in northeastern North Carolina. Speakers include Nicole Moore, Museum Educator at the Center of Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta GA, and the owner of Interpret ing Slave Life; Duvonya Chavis, Founder of the Roanoke Chowan Native American Association; Nanci McDermont, author of Southern Soups and Stews; and Reid Thomas of North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. The pro gram is free. Donations will be accepted. Lunch tickets are $15 each. For more information or to register, call 252-794- 3140 or visit Hope’s website or Facebook page and look under events: “Tea with Mrs. Stone.” March 27 The 2017 Merry Hill Democratic Party Precinct meeting will be held at 7 p.m, Monday, March 27 at the Merry Hill Fire Department residence. For all inquiries, call 252-325- 5062. April 3 & 4 The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will host a Hunter Education Course from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday, April 3 and Tuesday, April 4 at Martin Community College Bertie Campus. You must register for the class on line at www.ncwildlife.org. For more information, contact Rodney Jack at 252-377-2580. April 22 The Lost Colony Festival will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Roanoke/Cashie River Center. The day will feature updates on digging for Lost Colony artifacts in Ber tie County. There will also be vendors, displays of artifacts, an Indian Long House display and a dugout canoe. The Bertie Alumni Community Association will host a Greek Festival Step and Dance Show at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at Bertie High School. This is a family event and is open to the public. For more information, contact Jackie Lyons White at 919-452-1981. April 28 Lawrence Academy will host Gathering on the Green from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, April 28 at The Shed at Scotch Hall Preserve. This event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, an auction and raffle. Proceeds benefit Lawrence Academy. April 29 Lawrence Academy will host its Annual Golf Tournament beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29 at Scotch Hall Pre serve. May 11-12 The Windsor Fire Department will host Tee & Sea on May 11 &12 at Cashie Country Club. May 11 will feature golf and the annual reverse raffle. The raffle begins at 7 p.m. The annual seafood buffet will begin at 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Music will begin at 8 p.m. June 2 & 3 The Windsor/Bertie County Chamber of Commerce is spon soring the annual Sage Festival presented by Avoca Farms from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday, June 2 and from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday, June 3. For more information, con tact the Windsor/Bertie Chamber at 252-794-4277.
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