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Wayne County Schools honor FFA week
28 February 2008 – Wayne County Public Schools’ FFA students celebrated National FFA Week February 16-23, 2008. This year’s theme is “Blue Jackets, Bright Futures.” The theme embodies the most recognizable symbol of the organization, the blue corduroy jacket, a symbol of pride and tradition, as well as the
Wayne Superintendant Dr. Stephen Taylor (seated) proclaimed “FFA Week” last week. With him are (back row, l to r) Hannah Singleton (Spring Creek: FFA Vice President), 
Katie Perry (CBA: FFA Vice President) Dalton Grantham (Southern Wayne: FFA Vice President), Ivey Best (Spring Creek: FFA President), Laurin Turner (Rosewood: FFA Treasurer), Brian Stewart (Spring Creek: FFA JR President), and Chris Pierce (Rosewood: FFA President). (Submitted photo)
On Thursday, February 21, FFA chapters met with Dr. Steven Taylor, WCPS Superintendent, as he signed a FFA proclamation declaring it “FFA Week” for the school system.
bright future of agriculture and the traditions of leadership and hard work.
The focus of National FFA Week is to tell America about the great opportunities available for all youth. From its beginnings in 1928 as the Future Farmers of America, the National FFA Organization today reaches out to all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. FFA is committed to developing character and leadership skills and preparing members for a lifetime of civic leadership and career success.
Fremont Rescue and EMS BBQ
A barbecue chicken dinner sponsored by Fremont Rescue and EMS will be held on Sunday, March 2 starting at 11; eat in, take out, or drive-thru, at the EMS Building on Sycamore Street. Plates will be $6, with half a chicken, potatoes, beans, a roll, and a homemade desert.
The doors will open at 11, and the dinner will go until the food runs out.
Statewide burning ban
Due to hazardous forest fire conditions and the continuing drought, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources have enacted a statewide burning ban.
For further information, visit www.dfr.state.nc.us.Storytime for preschoolers
Preschool story time for children ages 2-5 is held at the Fremont Library on Monday mornings at 10 a.m. Children are invited to come and participate in songs, craft projects, and the reading of fun books.
Fremont Free Clinic
The Fremont People's Free Clinic is held every third Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at 107 Ward Street. Please come fasting if you would like your labs checked. The clinic is sponsored by Duke Med Students, Goshen Medical Center, and your local Fremont Area Health Coalition. Call 242-3126 or 242-8009 with questions.
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