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INFORMATION FOR NORTHAMPTON COUNTY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PARENTS

АInformation for Northampton County Schools parents and studentsАА

If your family lives in any of the following situations in Northampton County: А In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground А On the street А In an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate accommodations, or А Doubled up with friends or relatives because you cannot find or afford housing Then, your preschool-aged and school-aged children have certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. For more information call Linda W. Thomas, liaison for homeless education at (252) 534-1414 EX 227

Garysburg town decals

The town decals for motor vehicles will be on sale for $4 at the Garysburg Town Hall, beginning, Friday, Jan. 2. There will be a $5 penalty on decals purchased after Feb. 15.

Interest added to property tax in town of Garysburg

The town of Garysburg will add a two percent interest, Tuesday, Jan. 6, to F/Y 2003/2004 property Tax as PAR. G.S. 105-360(a) (1) Unpaid F/Y 2003-2004 taxes become delinquet Jan. 6. Tax collector may use enforced collection remedies.

Project Graduation raffle tickets on sale

The Roanoke Rapids High School Projection Graduation is holding a raffle for a vacation package. Winner may choose trip for two (NASCAR, cruise or other trips). Drawing will be held Jan. 22 Projection Graduation meeting. For tickets contact, Tracy Myrick, 535-1643, Shelia Davis, 535-5199 or Bevey McKee, 535-1510.

Projection Graduation pizza sale

The Roanoke Rapids High School Projection Graduation will begin selling Joe Corbi pizzas, Jan. 5 through Jan. 21. Pizza delivery date and pick-up orders will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Roanoke Rapids High School cafeteria, Thursday, Jan. 29. To place orders for pizzas contact, Tracy Myrick, 535-1643, Shelia Davis, 535-5199 or Bevey McKee, 535-1510.

Projection Graduation to meet

The Roanoke Rapids High School Projection Graduation 2004 will meet, 7 p.m. in the Roanoke Rapids High School P.E. room, Thursday, Jan. 22. Parents and guardians of 2004 graduates interested in helping are asked to attend. Anyone with raffle tickets should bring them for drawings. For more information contact Lisa Oliver at 537-6146 during the day and 537-6614 at night.

Gaston Middle PTA

Gaston Middle School will hold its PTA meeting, Thursday, Jan. 8, at 6:30 p.m. Report cards will be given out. All parents and guardians are urged to attend.

Northampton County High Class of '89

Northampton County High School-East Class of 1989 is planning a 15 year reunion. All classmates are invited to attend this meeting, Saturday, Jan. 31 at 10:30 a.m. at Northampton County Memorial Library, Jackson. For more information contact Laquitta Green at (252) 539-3905 or Cheri Creecy (252) 539-2190.

to, Monday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. Everyone is urged to attend.

Winter walking program at T.J. Davis

Join friends and meet new ones while walking at the indoor track at T.J. Davis Recreation Center, 400 East 6th Street. The walking program is open to Roanoke Rapids City residents and non-residents. Walk as often as you like. Walk a minimum of three times a week for eight weeks to complete the program. All who complete the program will receive a prize. Sign up now. This program runs through March 13.

Residents rate with ID card is free. Non-residents $10.

Indoor walking programs are offered year round for residents and non-residents. For more information call T.J. Davis Recreation Center, 533-2847.

Aquatic Center still has openings in swim classes

There are still openings in all learn to swim American Red Cross Swim Lessons classes in January at the Aquatic Center.

Toddler (2-3 years of age),Jan. 5- Jan. 14, Monday and Wednesday, 5:30-6 p.m.

Pre-school (4-5 years of age), Jan. 20-Jan. 29, Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-6 p.m.

Level 1 & 2, Jan. 6- Jan. 29, Tuesday and Thursday, 6:15-7 p.m.

Level 3 & 4, Jan. 6-Jan. 29 T and Thursday, 7:15-8 p.m.

Level 5,6, & 7, Jan. 6- Jan. 29 , Tuesday and Thursday, 7:15-8 p.m.

For more information or to register call 533-2850 or come by the Aquatic Center to register.

American Red Cross swim classes at Aquatic Center

The Acquatic Center located at 500 East 6th St. will offer swimming lessons. Class sizes are limited so pre-register by calling (252) 533-2850.

Toddler, ages 2-3, Resident $14, non-resident $28. This is a fun program for both the parent and the child. It is designed to familiarize child to aquatics. Parent participation is essential Jan. 5-14, Monday and Wednesday, 5:30-6 p.m.

Preschool, ages 4-5), resident $14, non-rrsident $28. This program is intended to develop a comfort level in and around water. It will help prepare them for the next level of swimming: Jan. 20-29 Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30- 6 p.m.

Guppy, Level I & II, resident $22, non-resident $44. This program is designed to teach basic swimming skills for the inexperienced swimmer. The class will teach the fundamentals of swimming and water safety. Jan. 6-29 Tuesday and Thursday, 6:15 - 7: p.m.

Minnow, Level III, resident $22 , non-resident $44. This program is designed to refine skills taught in Level I & II. The new skills taught in this class will be the elementary backstroke and the fundamentals of treading water. Jan. 6-29 Tuesday and Thursday 7:15-8 p.m.

Flying Fish, Level IV, resident $22, non-resident $44.- This program is designed to increase endurance and stamina by swimming familiar strokes (Elementary Backstroke, Front Crawl, Back Crawl) for longer distances. New skills to be taught in this class are breaststroke, sidestroke and turns. Jan. 6-29 Tuesday and Thursday, 7:15-8 p.m.

Shark, Level V, VI and VII, resident $22, non-resident, $44 - These programs are designed to further a swimmerэs skills. Jan.

NCHS-East marching band banquet

The 2003-2004 Northampton County High School-East marching band banquet will be held, Thursday, Jan.22, at 6:30p.m. at Sandpiper Seafood and Steak House (formerly Triggers Restaurant). There is no cost for marching band members. Parents and friends who attend there will be a minimal cost of $10 per person. For more information call Lquita Green at (252) 539-3905.

Southeast Halifax High class of '94

The Southeast Halifax High class of 1994 is seeking contact information of 1994 graduates for its upcoming 10 year class reunion. Call Caprecia Whitaker Hendricks at (252) 407-7799 with any information.

Grandparents As Parents Support Group

Grandparents support group

Parents Are Teachers, Too, a Halifax County Smart Start Program, and the Caregivers Programs of Halifax and Northampton Counties will be sponsoring a Grandparents As Parents Support Group. Any person who is helping to care for a grandchild or a child who is not theirs biologically is welcome to attend. The meetings will be held at the following time and dates: Enfield Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building; Roanoke Rapids, Jan. 15, 12:30 p.m. at Halifax HealthLink; Scotland Neck, Jan. 20, 12:30 p.m. at the Scotland Neck Senior Center; and Jackson, Jan. 26, noon at the JW Faison Senior Center. For more information contact Kristal Chapman at 533-6242.

Northwest to host Parents and Students Night Out

Northwest will host a Parents and Students Night Out, Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 6 until 7:30 p.m.

Everetts Parent's Night Out

Everetts Elementary will host Parent's Night Out, Thursday, Jan. 22, at 6:00 p.m.

William R. Davie to honor grandparents

William R. Davie Middle will honor Grandparent's on Jan. 20. Anyone interested please contact Terry Sledge at 537-2176.

Northampton-East holds financial aid night

Northampton County High School-East invites seniors and parents to come and explore the financial aid opportunities and options available for those seeking higher education after high school, Thursday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m., in the media center. There will be guest speakers, which includes Ethelene Custis from Roanoke Chowan Community College's Financial Office.

Southeast Halifax High PTA

Southeast Halifax High School will have its first 2004 PTA meeting, Thursday, Jan. 29, at 6:30 p.m. There will be a spaghetti dinner served. All Trojan parents are asked to be in attendance. Remember, it's not too late to join PTA.

6-29, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:15-8 p.m.

Adult Beginner, ages 16 and up, resident $22, non-resident $44. Feb. 3-26, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:15-8 p.m.

Diabetic eye screening clinic

The Halifax County Health Department is offering a free diabetic eye screening clinic, Feb. 7, at the Jo Story Senior Center in Roanoke Rapids. The clinic is specifically for people with diabetes and who do not have insurance to cover eye exams. Dr. Hashmat Chaudhry is volunteering his time to provide the screening. Appointments will be given on first call, first serve basis. To schedule appointment call (252) 583-5021 and press option 3. Wear dark glasses and have someone to drive you home after the exam due to eyes being dilated.

Faison Senior Center travel to Miami

The Faison Senior Center has seats left to escape the freeze and travel to sunny Miami, Feb. 15-20.

The trip consist of five night deluxe hotel accommodations, including three nights at The Miccousukee gaming Resort, a unique property, combining many element traditional to our Miccousukee native American culture with exciting themes and culture of South Miami; a visit to Bayside Marketplace with great shops, eateries, and a beautiful view of Biscayne Bay; a cruise past the celebrity homes on Millionaire's Row; Fisher Island and Star Island; explore South Beach with its boutiques, specialty shops, and beautiful aqua blue waters; a visit to the magnificent Flamingo Gardens; eight meals.

Cost of the trip with double accommodation is $449 and $598 for single occupancy. For more information or to reserve a seat call 534-1012.

Faison Senior Income Tax Service

Trained volunteers, sponsored through AARP and Faison Senior Center, are providing free tax assistance to seniors 60 and older by preparing their income tax returns.

Service will be provided at The Faison Senior Center, Jackson on every other Wednesday starting Feb. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments must be made in advance. Anyone interested in having taxes prepared call 534-1012 for an appointment.

Faison Senior Center travel to Miami

The Faison Senior Center has seats left to escape the freeze and travel to sunny Miami, Feb. 15-20.

Cost of the trip with double accommodation is $449 and $598 for single occupancy. Deadline for reservations is Sunday, Jan. 11. For more information or to reserve a seat call 534-1012

Faison Trip to Atlantic City

The Faison Senior Center is sponsoring a three-day trip to Atlantic City, Jan. 19, 20 and 21. The group will be staying at the Trump Taj Mahal. Cost of the trip is $165 per person for double accommodations, $209 for singlt accommodations and $161 for triple accommodations. The price includes two nights hotel, $20 coin package, snacks, and motor coach travel. Call 534-1012 to sign up. Full payment for trip is due by Jan. 5. But there is some seats left

Herring fish plate

The Willing Workers will sponsor a herring fish plate sale at 7 a.m., every Saturday, at the Roanoke River Community Center, U.S. Highway 125, Roanoke Rapids.

Historic Wilmington and North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast is among the most historically significant African-American regions in the United States. African-American ancestry is traced back to the 1700;s and although much important history left no visible landmark, several historical sites still exist, such as the Cape Fear Museum, Bellamy Mansion and Thalian Hall, as well as churches, cemeteries, homes and historical markers . During February, festivals and special events are scheduled t celebrate Black History Month. Other events that commemorate African-American heritage take place throughout the year.

Jan. 31: Cape Fear Museum Hosts a Community Reflection. The Museum kicks-off Black History Month with 20th Century Reflections. Share stories and discuss with local and regional scholars events that shaped Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear area. Free, but pre-registration is required. For details, please call (910) 342-2415.

Feb. 8: "A Journey Through the World of Gospel Music." This lecture and musical performance by Grenoldo Frazier is being presented in recognition of Black Heritage Month on the UNCW campus. Sponsored by the Upperman African-American Cultural Center and the Office of Campus Diversity of UNCW. 4 p.m. Free, however tickets are required for this event Kenan Auditorium, UNCW. For details, please call (910) 962-7223.

Feb. 9-14: Intercultural Week & Festival. The annual celebration includes performance, lectures and exhibits highlighting cultures and countries represented in Wilmington & UNCW. The week culminates with the Intercultural Festival, on Saturday, the 14th, at Warwick Center on the UNCW campus. For details please call: (910) 962-7009.

А Send the troops a postcard

To have your loved one receive a Halifax postcard, send the recipient's address to the town hall at P.O. Box 222, Halifax, NC. 27839 or fax it to (252) 583-3234

А How would you like to show support for our troops?

You can show your support of our troops overseas by purchasing a prepaid calling card for a service member. The card will enable the member to stay in touch with family. It cost the troops 30 cents a minute to call home, a calling card would help them stay in touch.For more information please contact your local chapter of the American Red Cross at 1-800-854-1097 --

The American Legion Post 425 located on Weaver Chapel Road, Littleton, will play bingo every Tuesday night starting at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. There will be food and drinks and door prizes. For more information call Horace Knight 586-5446 or the post at 586-4046.

World War II reenactors wanted

World War II reenacots are forming a new company of an established mid-western reenactors group in eastern N.C. area. This is a great hobby and learning experience, with use of period uniforms, vehicles and equipment. Anyone wishing to join or more information cal (252) 326-1847 and leave name and complete address. You must be 18 years old within

AMVETS & Auxiliary Post 320

AMVETS and Auxiliary of Post 320 will meet Monday, Jan. 12, at the post home, at 801 Charlotte St., Roanoke Rapids. Supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by business meeting. All members are encouraged to attend to discuss important matters.

DAV transportation network van

The DAV Roanoke Valley Chapter 15 transportation network van is available to transport veterans to receive care at VA Medical Facilities. Transportation is provided on a case-by-case, first-come-first-served basis. The veteran must have a scheduled medical appointment at the VA facility. Requests for transport should be made as soon as possible but at least 48 hours in advance. Each veteran must contact the Roanoke Valley Chapter 15 van coordinator for transportation at the number below. Transportation can be provided only if an approved volunteer driver is available. All drivers are volunteers and are not required to transport anyone. Please contact the van coordinator if you are interested in being a volunteer driver.

For transportation or to volunteer as a driver please call, (252) 308-6116.

Following is a destinations and dates the van will be transporting, for the remainder of the year. Note these date are subject to change:

Jan. 20 - Durham VAMC

Jan. 21 - Richmond VAMC

Jan. 22 - Durham VAMC

Jan. 27 - Durham VAMC

Jan. 28 - Durham VAMC

Jan. 29-Durham VAMC

American Legion 425 herring breakfast

The American Legion Post 425 will hold a herring fish breakfast each Saturday morning through March 27 beginning at 7 until 11 a.m. Meal includes herrings, hash browns, hushpuppies, coffee or tea. Eat-in or take-out and the cost is $6. Three or more plates will be delivered. To place orders call the post at 586-4046.

DAV Chapter 15 to meet

Disabled American Veterans Roanoke Valley Chapter 15 will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m., Jan. 19, at 801 Charlotte Street, Roanoke Rapids. All members, DAV van drivers and others interested are encouraged to attend. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month. Make plans to attend these meetings. For more information or assistance, please contact William L. Edwards, Jr., Commander at (252) 308-6116.

Veterans Service Office Needs Your Help

On May 29, 2004 the World War II Memorial will be dedicated in Washington, D. C. The Northampton County Veterans Service Office is arranging a 2 day bus trip for World War II veterans to attend this long over do event.

The trip will begin on Friday May 28th when we will arrive in Washington, D. C., around lunchtime. After lunch we will go to the National Mall where there will be a large display of World War II equipment and memorabilia and many units from the war will be represented. Friday evening we will attend a musical and narrative salute to W.W.II veterans performed by elements of every branch of the service.

On Saturday morning we will attend a memorial service at the National Cathedral. After lunch we will attend the dedication of the Memorial itself which will be attended by the President of the United States and many other dignitaries.

The trip will be open to any World War II veteran from Northampton County and cost for each veteran will be just $10. The Veterans Service Office intends to cover the cost of the bus, overnight lodging, and meals for all participants.

You can help in one or both ways. First we need to get the word out to each and every World War II veteran. Sigh ups for the trip will be taken beginning Aug. 11th and will continue until the bus is full. We will be able to take 50 veterans or a combination of veterans and spouses totaling 50.

Secondly, if you or any organization you belong to would like to make a contribution to help with the cost of this project it would be most appreciated by these men and women who gave so much for their country. Contributions can be made to the Veterans Service Office World war II Fund at : Veterans Service Office P.O. Box 74, Jackson, NC 27845 or contact Chuck Youse, Northampton County Veterans Service Officer, at (252) 534-5308.

А Military Locator and Reunion Service

Listings of reunions that will be taking place in the near future.

A reunion is planned for the officers and crew who took part in Operation Sea Orbit on the USS ENTERPRISE. For more information on this reunion, please contact Gary M. Arlaud ADR3; 111 E. Leland: Des Moines, IA 50315; Phone: 515-285-7568; E-mail: arleauax@msn.com

The former crewmen of the USS PURDY (DD-734) will be holding their next reunion in the spirng of 2004 in Niagara Falls, NY. If you served on the USS PURDY, please contact Larry DiPasquale. Addressis 3744 Surrey Dr, Allentown, PA 18103-5329. Telephone number is 610-433-4787. E-mail: chiefdi@juno.com

Our foundation is hosting a reunion of the USS TOLOVANA AO 64 April 02 to 06 2004 at the Circus Circus Hotel: 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada 89109: 1-800 634-3450: This is an all Ship Reunion covering the years from 1945 to 1975. We would like to hear from all former crew members even if you do not attend the reunion. USS TOLOVANA FOUNDATION, PO BOX 2724 HARBOR OR 97415-0325; Our E-MAIL address is usstolovana@charter.net TOLL FREE 1-866-856-0673. Please reply to us if possible to let us know of your intensions. Erich Utecht Director.

The crewmembers of the USS KEMPER COUNTY (LST-854) will be having their net reunion June 24-27, 2004 in St. Louis, MO. For more information please contact Jim Simonson at 2931 Cooper Ave. So, St. Cloud, MN 56301. Phone 320-2532167. E-mail at jsimonson@stcloudstate.edu

The crew-members of the USS KISKA (AE-35) will meet for their next reunion in July of 2004 in San Diego, CA. For more information please contact Mrs. Mark Anderson, 1019 Glenwood Ave., Waukegan, IL. 60085 Phone: 847-3609331. E-mail: drmarkhot3@attbi.com

The former crew-members from the USS JONAS INGRAM (DD-938) will be having their next reunion in the washington DC / Baltimore area in the fall of 2004. If you served aboard the JONAS INGRAM, please get in touch with Gary Weiss so we can get you added to our database! Address: 3616 Fairfield Dr, Clermont, FL 34711. Phone: 352-241-8582; E-mailBooWise@aol.com; Web: www.geocities.com/dd938ji

The very first reunion of the USS BRADLEY (DE/FF-1041) will be held October 7-10, 2004 in San Diego, CA. The association is eagerly searching for former crew-members. If you served aboard the Bradley, please contact Bruce Gottsch at 20 Crambrook Rd, New City, NY 10956-4702. Phone: 845-634-3993; E-mail bgottsch@optonline.net; web: www.ussbradley.com