Next week the Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation joins in celebrating Take a Child Outside Week at the Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail.

Ryan Newsome, cultural resources leader for the museum, said, “When I saw Take a Child Outside spelled taco I said ‘we’re going to have tacos.’ It’s a statewide effort and this is the first time we are participating. The idea is to get kids to do something outside.”

The recreation department is having two events to celebrate TACO Week.

The first is Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. where there will be about a 45-minute hike of the Canal Trail and then tacos cooked over an open fire.

Museum staff has already made a trial taste test of the open fire tacos. The method involves putting the ground beef in a dutch oven and setting it into the coals. Soft taco shells will be used and depending on the amount of participants, the children will be able to toast their shells roasted marshmallow style or the shells will be wrapped in foil to become crispy, Newsome said. “Our tests have shown they are really good. It’ll be a fun experience.”

Newsome is hopeful the hike “will expose children to the trail who have never been there before.”

For Parks and Recreation Director John Simeon, he expects the city’s participation next week to become an annual event. “I really like this program. Anything you can involve children in the outdoors and get them removed from video games and social media is a good program. I’m really proud of our staff for the innovative programs that our facilities offer.”

To wind up the celebration of TACO Week, the museum will host a Canal Festival next Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

That day will include food, music, games, a bounce house, loaner bikes, scavenger hunts, prizes and raffles.

A passport, which is available at the museum, will allow children a chance to win a new bicycle if it is completed.

To be eligible for the bike raffle, participants must complete at least four outdoor activities during the week. Attending Tuesday’s TACO Hike means an additional entry in the bike drawing.

On your own activities should be dated and initialed by an adult and should be at least 30 minutes each.

Some of the ideas for on your own activities include biking, fishing, gardening, outdoor sports, swimming and exercise.

The Friday bike drawing will be held at 7 p.m. and you must be present to win.

Subway will be one of the Friday sponsors along with the Roanoke Valley Community Health Initiative which will be providing, drinks, popcorn and other healthy food options.

Friends of the Canal are also sponsors as well as the parks and recreation department.

“I’m really looking forward to it,” Newsome said. “It will be a great opportunity to get the kids out. It’s an activity for children as well as families. We’re anticipating this program will be a family event.”

For more information call the museum, located at 15 Jackson Street Extension, at 252-533-2847 or drop by.

Singles

Senior Kristen Pampilo 6-3 6-1 W

Senior Shane Wangit  6-3 6-0 W

Sophomore Riley Landen 6-0 6-0 W

Freshman  Meghan Beam 6-0 6-2 W

Sophomore Maddie Godfrey 6-2 3-6 10-6 W

Freshman Gabby Long 6-3 6-1

Doubles

Pampilo/Wangit 7-9 L

Beam/Landen 8-2 W

Morgan Harmon, Kriss Babb Forfeit W

Next match Tuesday  9/20 against Webb HS.

Maxie Carlton Clippard, Jr., 91, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Maxie was so proud of his 42 years he played fast pitch softball. He loved to talk to anyone who would listen about his glory years and remembered his games in amazing detail.

Maxie started playing for the Romancos as a teenager and was honored to be inducted into the Fast Pitch Hall of Fame in Burlington.

He retired from J. P. Stevens at age 62.

He started working in the mills part-time at age 16.

It was recognized by Stevens that he had a special talent for fixing looms, and he was made “Loom Fixer Instructor.”

He always enjoyed showing other employees how to fix looms and would often tell us about it.

He was proud of his job and we were proud of him. We all got our work ethic from him. We will forever miss him and we know, one day, we will see him again in Heaven.

A native Roanoke Rapids, he was born April 16, 1927.

He was the son of the late Maxie Carlton Clippard and Annie Green Matthews Clippard. Maxie was also preceded in death by his wife of 70 years Orevia Whitby Clippard and their son Dennis Clippard.

Maxie is survived by his two daughters, Barbara Brewer and her husband, Kim of Roanoke Rapids and Sandra Carpenter and her husband, Dewey of Louisburg; two sons, Maxie Clippard, III and his wife, Joy and Randy Clippard both of Roanoke Rapids; his grandchildren, Julie Rooker, John Clippard, Christopher Clippard, Brian Mullis, Michael Clippard, Steven Carpenter, Lisa Carpenter, Brett Clippard and 11 great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 7-8:30 Saturday September 22, at Askew Funeral and Cremation services 731 Roanoke Ave Roanoke Rapids, from 7-8:30 and other times at his son Maxies home.

Funeral services will be held Sunday September 23, at 2 P.M. in the Chapel with Pastor Steven Tondee officiating.

Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com

Detective Matt Brown of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office charged Larry Wayne Bedgood Jr., 49, with felony larceny by employee and obtaining property by false pretense.

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Chief Deputy Scott Hall said in a statement Brown received information on September 11 about suspicious metals being sold at the undisclosed recycling center.

Investigation by the detective showed the metal was stolen from KapStone and Bedgood, an employee of a subcontractor working at the mill, allegedly sold it for scrap.

It was unclear how much metal was taken and Hall and Brown were not immediately available for comment this evening.

Hall did say in the statement as investigation continues more charges could be forthcoming.

Bedgood received a $5,000 bond and October 17 court date.

KIPP Pride (0-5)     30

North Edgecombe.   44

Northampton County (3-1)

Rocky Mount Prep

Northeast/Hobgood.(3-0)   54

Lawrence  Academy.           0

Weldon (2-2)                        28

Northwest Halifax (1-3)       18

Halifax Academy

Bethle Christian             Cancelled 

Southeast Halifax (1-3).   Open

Roanoke Rapids

Vance County. Monday Sept. 24tg at 7 PM

After running meets the past few weeks in Wilson, New Bern, Greenville, and at home, the Halifax Academy Vikings competed in Henderson NC at Kerr Vance Academy this past Tuesday September 18th.

The Viking boys finished 3rd overall and the Lady Vikings girls took 2nd place honors.

Pacing the boys were Thomas Garrett, Kris Carter, Jacob Harris, Ted Fleming, Wesley Boerner, and Ben Keeter.

The girls were led by Morgan Hudomint, Chloe Alston, and Amber Markham. All runners demonstrated good effort on a tough course and finished strong.

 Ryanne Hilliard (B.S. Mathematics Education, B.A. Mathematics) was selected to represent ECU in the 2018 awards process.

Ms. Hilliard was recently selected as one of 10 state finalists for the award. The winner will be announced at NCACTE’s Fall Forum in Raleigh, NC on Thursday, Oct 4, 2018.

Ms. Hilliard is currently teaching at Farmville Central High School in Pitt County, NC. In her own words, “Teaching is my passion. It is both an art and a science; creativity and innovation paired with knowledge and instruction. My teaching journey has exceeded my greatest expectations and provided me with opportunities to experience and implement powerful teaching that impacts the lives of students.”

Ryanne Hilliard is a Halifax Academy Alumni Class of 2014 and East Carolinia Universery Alumni Class of 2018. She is the daughter of Blake and Anne Hilliard of Gumberry. 

He was 84.

A native of Halifax County, L.B. was the son of the late Lewis Benton Doyle and Lattie Wrenn Doyle.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Hazel Etheridge Doyle. After graduating from Pharmacy School, he started his career with Kerr Drug Company, later returning to Roanoke Rapids to purchase Roanoke Drug Company, where he had worked while in Pharmacy School.

He retired from Eckerd Drug Company, and filled in for Spears Pharmacy after retirement.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church in Roanoke Rapids.

L.B. is survived by his daughters; Barbara Kaye Doyle Barrett and her husband Bob, of Jackson, and Lisa Doyle Brobst and her husband Larry, of Wilmington, grandchildren; Barry Barrett of Raleigh, Kaitlyn Brobst of Greenville, and Benton Barrett and his wife Kelen of Jackson, great grandchild; Ben Barrett Jr.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Wrenn Clarke and Hagan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joseph Casteel officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour at the Funeral Home prior to the service.

Online condolences may be left at wrennclarkehagan.com

A native of Halifax County, Bo was born to the late John Alfred Padgett and Rosa Carter Padgett.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers; John Lewis, Jesse Lee Alfred, and Joseph Stancil Padgett, a sister; Margaret Padgett Tritt, a nephew; John Lewis Padgett Jr., and a niece; Tamara Padgett Ogdon.

Bo was a longtime active member of Calvary Baptist Church, he retired as the delivery driver for Stokes Distributing Company after many years of service, and was an avid Duke fan, known to his friends and family as a “Duke A Holic”.

He is survived by his three daughters; Deborah B. Archer, Lisa B. Lloyd (Kevin) of Raleigh, and Junie B. Anderson (Stephen), grandchildren; Timmy G. Archer, Katie M. Archer, Emily B. Lloyd, Erin A. Lloyd, James E. Conner, Jonathon B. Conner, Jacob B. Conner, Garrett Anderson, and Marissa Anderson, nephews, E. Cliff Tritt(Barbara), Michael Wayne Padgett, and David Lee Padgett, nieces; Dianne Tritt Hilliard(Sterling), Deborah Padgett Francis(Tommy) and Theresa Padgett Weber(William).

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Weldon. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the Church.

Online condolences may be left at wrennclarkehagan.com.

Monday:

“The complexity of adjusting dates for playoff rounds and state championships in fall sports are difficult even in the best of times; however, we must do everything in our power to do what is best for the students who participate in our programs across the state,” said Commissioner Que Tucker.  “Minimizing risk of injury while providing a wholesome athletic environment that supports and enriches the educational experience for our student-athletes must always be paramount in our decision making.”

Please see below a list of changes by sport:

Women’s Golf

Reporting Deadline: October 10^th 9:00 P.M. (changed from 3:00 P.M.)

Regional Championships: October 15^th (no change)

State Championships: October 22^nd-23^rd (no change)

Cross Country

Reporting Deadline: October 19^th 9:00 P.M. (changed from 3:00 P.M.)

Regional Championships: October 27^th (no change)

State Championships: November 3^rd (no change)

Women’s Tennis

Individual Regional Championships: October 19^th-20^th (no change)

Individual State Championships: October 26^th-27^th (no change)

Dual-Team reporting deadline: October 15^th (no change)

Dual-Team State Championships: November 3^rd (no change)

Volleyball

Prior to 11:59P.M., October 20^th, teams affected by the hurricane are permitted to exceed the weekly limitation—maximum of five (5) matches per week; however, daily limitations remain unchanged

Seeding: October 22^nd (changed from October 18^th)

First Round: October 23^rd

Second Round: October 25^th

Third Round: October 27^th

Fourth Round: October 30^th

Semifinals: November 1^st

State Championship: November 3^rd (no change)

Men’s Soccer

Seeding: October 31^st (changed from October 29^th)

First Round: November 3^rd

Second Round: November 6^th

Third Round: November 8^th

Fourth Round: November 10^th

Regionals: November 13^th

State Championship: November 17^th (no change)

Football

Last Regular Season Play date:  November 9^th (changed from November 2^nd)

Seeding: November 10^th (changed from November 3^rd)

First Round: November 16^th

Second Round: November 23^rd

Third Round: November 30^th

Regionals: December 7^th

State Championships: December 14^th – 15^th (changed from December 8^th)

            (Sites to be determined)

Austin was born September 10, 1998, in Goldsboro, NC.

He spent much of his childhood at RAF Lakenheath in England, then moved back to the United States with his family to Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota.

In 2010, Austin returned to North Carolina for a brief period.

He then settled in Courtland, VA where he graduated from Southampton High School in 2016. After graduation he ventured out West to Las Vegas, NV.

Because of his father's service, Austin's desire since he was a little boy was to join the Air Force. Following in his father's footsteps, Austin achieved his dream and enlisted into the United States Air Force in February 2017.

Upon completing of Basic Military Training at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX Austin was enrolled in Cyber Operations Technician Technical Training to obtain his skill level as a 3D0X2. He earned his skill level at Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS, and was promoted to Airman First Class. His first duty station was Holloman AFB, Alamogordo, New Mexico.

Austin was assigned to the 49th Communications Squadron at Holloman AFB as a Cyber Operations Technician October 2017.

During his short time in service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Medal.

Austin's other interests included Anime, Sci-fi, especially Star Wars, Doctor Who, Assassin's Creed, and Ancient Egypt.

Austin is survived by his wife Capri Lee Vaughan; father Tony Vaughan and step-mother Brandy Vaughan; mother Jennifer Stamm and step-father Sid Stamm; brother Joshua Stamm; paternal grandfather Tony E Vaughan; maternal grandparents Kenneth and Teresa Skinner; paternal great-grandparents JE and Betsy Skinner; maternal great-grandparents Gauis and Hazel Wells; aunts Teresa Harrell, Joanne Forbes; and Kristin Donoughe; and cousins Will Harrell, Briann Forbes, Brooke Forbes, and Braxton Forbes, and many other family and friends.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandmother Carolyn Vaughan.

Funeral services with full Military Honors will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Martin officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:30 – 9:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.

Dorothy was born on Christmas Day in 1919 in Greensville County Va.  

She worked at J.P. Stevens in Roanoke Rapids.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Romie Lee; and their son, Albert Lee.  She also preceded in death by her niece, Sybel Jean Lewis. Dorothy was also preceded in death by three sisters and by her five brothers from VA.

Dorothy is survived by two sisters, Margaret Leagan and Elaine Lucy of VA; loved by many nieces Betty Britt and her husband Sam, Pam Grizzard of Va and many more nieces and nephews.

Dorothy has a great niece, Kim Lewis Kincaid and her husband HB Kincaid; great nephew Paul Lewis and wife Jane Lewis and many great nieces and nephews.

She has three great-great nieces, Heather Alford and husband Ronnie Alford and Kelcey Mustian and her husband Jonathan Mustian Sr., Dixie Lee Lewis and many more great-great nieces and nephews.

She also had two great-great-great nieces she loved dearly Kadelyn and Payten Alford and two great-great-great nephews, Jon, Jr. and Logan she loved when they came to visit with her.

She had a wonderful family that helped and she loved JoAnn Waters, Michelle Rogers and Chris Rogers and their sons CJ and Ethan.

Graveside services will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Cedarwood Cemetery with Rev. Sue Owens officiating.

Flowers or Donation can be made to New Hope Methodist Church, PO Box 1086, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Thanks to all the ones that cared for Aunt Dorothy at her home and Hampton Manor and to her Doctor she loved dearly Dr. Miller.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.

A native of Edgecombe county, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Graham Wagner and Mattie Richardson Wagner.

In addition to her parents, Annie was preceded in death by two sons, Joe Peterson and Jerry Peterson.

She was a retired homemaker and attended First Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Annie is survived by a son; Robert Peterson, a daughter; Barbara Silver, a sister, Shirley Bridges, grandchildren; Jerry Wayne Peterson, Mark Peterson, Jennifer Jones, Jody Peterson, Beth Fitts, Jamie Harmon, Steven Dail, Hunter Peterson, and Tommy Watts, numerous great grandchildren and friends.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 26, 2018, from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Wrenn Clarke and Hagan Funeral and Cremation Service.

Online condolences may be left at wrennclarkehagan.com.

He was born in Halifax County on September 20, 1952.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph William Walston and Retha Bell Walston and a brother, Joseph “Buddy” Clinton Walston.

He is survived by his sisters, Virginia W. Wright and her husband, Randolph and Agnes W. Harris both of Roanoke Rapids. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Dan was a very loving and giving person. He loved to travel in his Blazer and he loved the beach.

He was the owner of “Dirt Divers” carpet cleaning and car detailing business. He was a perfectionist at his craft.

A memorial service will be held at South Rosemary United Methodist Church, 108 US-158 Roanoke Rapids, on Thursday September 27th at 3:30 with Rev. Sue Owens and Rev. Russ Collins officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:30 until service time at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dan’s memory to South Rosemary United Methodist Church.

Arrangements are being handled by Askew Funeral and Cremation Services 731 Roanoke Ave Roanoke Rapids.

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The crime took place between Saturday night and Sunday at an undisclosed location in the city.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Investigator J.K. Davis at 252-533-2822 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

Roanoke Rapids returned home with the win and top spot of the Northern Carolina conference with a 6-0 record beating Bunn 6-1 giving Bunn their first conference loss.

Scoring goals for the Jackets were, Emerson Escobar with two, Carson Neal, Cameron Wilson and Jake VanDam all with one goal each.

While Jackets Emerson Escobar, Cameron Wilson and Jake VanDam all had an assist. 

Yellow Jackets goalie AJ Pearson had ten saves in goal.

Roanoke Rapids 2018-19 Men's soccer season

Win     Currituck 6-5 (1-0 overall)

Win     Granville Central 1-0 (2-0 overall 1-0 conference)

Win     Louisburg 9-0 (3-0 overall 2-0 conference)

Tie      Currituck 3-3 (3-0-1 overall 2-0 conference)

Win     Northern Nash 7-1 (4-0-1 overall and 2-0 conference)

Win     JF Webb 9-0 (5-0-1 overall and 3-0 conference)

Win     Vance County 6-3 (6-0-1 overall and 4-0 conference)

Win     Warren County 9-0 (7-0-1 overall and 5-0 conference)

Win     Bunn 6-1 (8-0-1 overall and 6-0 conference)
Wed. 9/26 Granville Central Home 6:00
Mon. 10/1 Louisburg Away 6:00
Mon. 10/8 JF Webb Home 6:00
Wed. 10/10 Vance County Away 6:00

Thur. 9/11 South Granville Away 6:00
Mon. 10/15 South Granville Home 6:00
Tues. 10/16 NCSSM Away 6:00
Mon. 10/22 Warren County Away 6:00
Wed. 10/24 Bunn Home 6:00

Halifax JV team lost in two competitive sets 23-25 first set and 24-26 in second set to lose the match.

The Halifax Varsity Lady Vikings lost the match in three straight sets, 6-25, 9-25 and 16-25.

Kayla Gaertner had five served aces on the loss.

The Yellow Jackets lost 36-6 in a conference game and drops to 2-3 overall and 0-2 in the Northern Carolina Conference.

The Yellow Jackets travel to JF Webb Friday night.