Elliott “Skip” Carter Jr., of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021 with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Commander Eileen Sullivan Carter, a native Newporter.
Born August 28, 1941 in Baxley, GA, he was the son of the late Elliott and Elitha Carter. He was a graduate of Appling County High School in 1960. Senior chief Carter served twenty-eight years in the Navy, first as an Aviation Machinist mate and later as a Navy counselor. He was a proud Vietnam Vet. As a career Navy recruiter, he taught at recruiting school in Orlando, FL and recruited locally in the Rhode Island and Massachusetts area, he excelled as a Navy recruiter due to his passion and love of the Navy. After numerous medals and achievements, he retired from the service in 1993. After retirement, Skip worked as a safety specialist for OSHA in Alaska and at the Newport Naval station. He was a proud member of the Newport Lodge of Elks, Ancient Order of Hiberni
Store Space Buys Groceries To Give Back To Local Residents
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WINTER GARDEN, Fla., April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ With a simple act of kindness, Store Space put smiles on the faces of shoppers. Store Space partnered with the Give Back Guys, as the popular YouTubers purchased groceries for multiple unsuspecting shoppers at a local market. Watching the video (FULL VIDEO], getting to see people in shock and gratitude, knowing we made their day a little brighter is priceless, said Michelle Wight-Sands, Vice President of Corporate Development with Store Space.
Customers were stunned as Brandon Hartt, co-founder of the Give Back Guys, offered to pay for people in the checkout lines. One woman gratefully told Brandon, You made my day, you made my month! after he offered to pay for her groceries. Smiles, thanks, and even tears of joy were shared throughout the day.
Miss Chick pageant registration open for 2021 Poultry Days
VERSAILLES The annual Poultry Days festival is accepting applications for this years’ Miss Chick pageant.
The preliminaries will be held virtually on Friday, June 11, at noon and the finals will be held on festival grounds Saturday, June 12, at 2 p.m. in the former high school gymnasium. The contest is open to females 16 years of age by June 11, 2021, and no older that 19 years of age; the contest is limited to high school underclassmen and 2021 graduates. Contestants must reside in Darke County or a contiguous county such as Miami, Mercer, Montgomery, Shelby, Auglaize, Preble, Jay, Randolph and Wayne counties. Registation is open at VersaillesPoultryDays.com.
By NIKKI WENTLING | STARS AND STRIPES Published: April 29, 2021 WASHINGTON A contingent of Democrats and Republicans is working to reform how the Department of Veterans Affairs handles claims of military toxic exposure, taking advantage of what the lawmakers call a historic opportunity to make comprehensive change. During this congressional session, lawmakers have introduced two dozen bills to help veterans suffering from illnesses believed to be caused by toxic exposure during overseas deployments. These veterans face difficulty securing benefits through the VA, often having to fight through multiple rejections. Some of the bills focus on veterans of certain eras; others address specific illnesses believed to be caused by toxic exposure. Senators Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Jerry Moran, R-Kan., leaders of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees, intend to combine many of the bills into one large piece of legislation.