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Creswell is preparing for the start of the new school year with several events beginning in August. Jean Olecki, Administrative Assistant, at Creswell High School explained that a planned Back to School Rally is usually well attended. “It tends to have about 150 to 200 attendees. This will be the third year we’ve done it. Parents and students alike come up to meet the new faculty, hear about what’s new for the school year, pick up school supply lists and their schedules. They also get to see small presentations or displays from the various clubs at school looking for new members,” she said. The rally planned for Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. in the Creswell High School Gymnasium will include presentations by the Athletics Department, JROTC program, and the FFA Chapter. Smaller numbers attend the Open house scheduled on Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “It is more like a second chance to pick up schedules and meet teachers, for those who were out of town or unable to make the rally. Also, new students and transfers get the chance to tour the school, learn where their rooms are located, and meet the staff,’” said Olecki The 7th grade orientation is scheduled on Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Gymnasium. The entire usually all make it. “The kids receive a tour of the school, learn how to open their lockers, hear what a typical day for them will be. Meet all their teachers and classmates. It’s a great opportunity for those kids making the jump from the elementary school to the high school,” said Olecki 9th grade orientation has smaller attendance because the kids have already been in the school for two years, but it does serve a purpose. “Students learn about making that transition from middle school to high school, what the expectations are, what the block schedule day is like, what their graduation requirements ...
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by Jurgen Boerema, Monday, July 29, 2013 2:19 pm
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Property owners paid Tyrrell County $37,638 in June, Allison Snell, tax administrator Allison Snell reported to the county commissioners recently. Of that amount, $15,482 was ...
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by Jurgen Boerema, Thursday, July 25, 2013 11:15 am
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Washington-Tyrrell Ems answered 57 calls in Tyrrell County in June, director David Clary reported. Thirty-eight of them came from the Columbia area, and 34 patients ...
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by Jurgen Boerema, Thursday, July 25, 2013 11:05 am
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The filing of candidates in mayor and board of aldermen in Columbia closed Friday, July 19. Incumbent mayor F. Michael Griffin filed for another two-year ...
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by Jurgen Boerema, Thursday, July 25, 2013 10:54 am
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NOAA has announced the August 2013 season opening of red snapper in the South Atlantic. NOAA Fisheries will open the 2013 commercial and recreational red ...
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by Jurgen Boerema, Wednesday, July 24, 2013 1:44 pm
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Sheriff Darryl Liverman reported to the Tyrrell County Board of Commissioners July 16 that he and his deputies responded to 804 law enforcement calls or ...
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by Jurgen Boerema, Wednesday, July 24, 2013 11:56 am
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The prospect of a an assisted living facility in Tyrrell County within the next two years was announced last week. Ken Windley, interim county administrator ...
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by Jurgen Boerema, Wednesday, July 24, 2013 11:43 am
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James Kirk James, 56, is safe at home after being reported missing Thursday, Tyrrell County Sheriff Darryl Liverman has reported. He returned to his place ...
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by Jurgen Boerema, Wednesday, July 24, 2013 11:31 am
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. This continues a series of stories begun last year on businesses in the Tyrrell County Chamber of Commerce.The old Columbia Marina is pictured above ...
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by Jurgen Boerema, Tuesday, July 23, 2013 4:20 pm
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-From News Release A missing persons report has been filed with the Tyrrell County Sheriff’s Office. James Kirk James 56, a resident of Columbia was ...
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by Jurgen Boerema, Tuesday, July 23, 2013 3:26 pm
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