Celebrate with multiple July 4 activities
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Celebrate with multiple July 4 activities
The Weekly Independent Covering Northwest Forsyth County, including Rural Hall, Tobaccoville, Bethania, and Stanleyville LOCAL COLUMNS INSIDE Candidate filing deadlines near.... Page 6 Meghann Evans’ farewell.... Page 4 Greystone RV Park opens.... Page 6 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID KING, NC PERMIT NO. 8 75¢ FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2013 Year MMXIII; No. 26 Celebrate with multiple July 4 activities Staff Report Bethabara, Bethania and Salem were among the first communities in North Carolina to hold documented Independence Day celebrations beginning on July 4, 1783. Bethabara Park will continue that tradition this Sunday, with an Independence Celebration from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Bethabara Band will perform patriotic music to kick-off the afternoon’s patriotic celebration. The band began in the early 1980s and is now in its 27th season. John and Mildred Cline are the founders of the Bethabara Concert band, who gave their first performance inside the Palisade Fort at Historic Bethabara Park in September 1986. American’S’Way will take the stage at 3 p.m. This is a high energy show with up-beat performances, and according to Bethabara Park’s press release, there will be a chance for audience participation. This “unbelievable duo” will sing a variety of songs including “Mack the Knife,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “Sway,” and many more. The historic buildings of Bethabra will be open to tour and Revolutionary War re-enac- tors will be giving demonstrations throughout the afternoon. There will be Colonial games for all ages, including the Great American Watermelon Seed Spitting contest at 4 p.m. Children can make paper colonial hats at the hat-making table. A reading from the Declaration of Independence will take place at the beginning of the festivities. Uncle Sam will be on stilts, roaming through the crowd throughout the afternoon. There will also be a liberty pole. Other activities will be held by the Wake Forest Athletics Department. Admission is free. Hot dogs and ice cream will be available for purchase. According to the city of Winston-Salem’s website, the Moravian communities of Bethabara, Bethania, and Salem joined Boston, Massachusetts and Charleston, SC as possibly the first places in the new nation to celebrate in 1783. For more information about Historic Bethabara Park, please call 924-8191 or visit bethabarapark.org. King and Walnut Cove July 4 Festivities The historic Bethabara Band will also perform in Walnut Cove on July 3 followed by a fire works display. The Stokes County Arts Council will present the band in “A Salute to America” from 7-9 on July 4 at King Central Park. The park will be a good viewing spot for fireworks to be set off at dusk (around 9:00 p.m.) at King Recreation Acres. Winston-Salem July 4 Festivities The Winston-Salem Dash will play the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on July 4 at the BB&T Ballpark See CELEBRATE | 2 Jessica Johnson | The Weekly Independent Photos by Jessica Johnson | The Weekly Independent Garden Captain Edie Jackson said she truly enjoys Rural Hall’s community garden project, Reap More than you Sow. She has participated since 2008 or 2009 and is growing tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers right now. She is also a Master Gardener and a gardening mentor. Community garden’s participants ‘reap more’ Susan Williamson Contributing Writer Travelers who frequent Highway 65 through Rural Hall often notice the large raised bed gardens adjoining the highway beside Nazareth Lutheran Church. The Rural Hall Community Garden is now in its fifth season. It all started when long-time gardener Rollin Greene was no longer able to till his garden, so he offered his vegetable patch as a community garden. Wallace Williamson, who was then president of The Garden Spot of the World Gardening Club, helped to organize the first community garden. Interest grew and Nazareth Lutheran Church volunteered See GARDEN | 2 From left, clockwise, siblings David Hicks, age 5; Nathaniel Hicks, age 3; Jeremyah Hicks, age 4; and Lillian Hicks, age 1 and a half enjoy snowcones at the Germanton Community Block Party, held Sunday. The block party was hosted by Red Bank Missionary Baptist Church. Summer fun at community block party Jessica Johnson Interim Editor Red Bank Missionary Baptist Church in Rural Hall hosted the Germanton Community Block Party, held at Germanton Park on Sunday. Those who attended enjoyed free activities and food, such as inflatable “bounce houses,” dessert Bingo, a cornhole tournament with prizes for the winners, free hot dogs, drinks, and snow cones, children’s craft activities, face painting, door prizes, and more. Barry West, church member and block party coordinator, said this is the third year of the free See PARTY | 2 Rural Hall’s Reap More than you Sow community garden features raised beds. ‘Heaven on Wheels’ Camp offers retreat for grieving individuals brings stock car Registration deadline extended racing to the stage Staff Report WINSTON-SALEM — Camp Carousel is a bereavement retreat designed to meet the unique needs of grieving children and teens (rising 1st- 12th graders) and adults who are grieving a death-related loss. Campers will find support through small group grief sessions that provide them with a natural outlet for expression of feelings and healthy coping skills. Special experiences include: creative play, art therapy, expressive movement, music therapy, animal-assisted therapy, and more! Camp Carousel is open to the community. The dates for the camp are July 22 through July 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for ages six to eight and ages nine to 12 groups. July 22 and 24 is the teen grief group, from 6 to 9 p.m. Dinner will be provided for the teen grief group. The adult grief group will meet July 23 and 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. The final event is July 26 at 6:30 p.m., with a balloon release for all campers and their families. The location of the balloon release will be announced at a later date. Camp Carousel is open to anyone grieving a deathrelated loss, regardless of hospice affiliation, cause of death, or time elapsed since the death occurred. There is also an adult component of the camp. This therapeutic experience offers adult sessions geared toward learning how to cope with personal loss and life change. They will have the opportunity to interact with others grieving similar losses. Specially trained counselors and volunteers help children and teens learn how to express their grief and develop new coping skills for facing their life changes. Campers have an opportunity to meet others their own age who know what it’s like to lose a loved one. The cost for Camp Carousel is $25 per participant and is due with the regis- tration form, which is available online or by calling 768-3972. An application form for each camper is required. Partial scholarships to Camp Carousel are available. The registration deadline has been extended, but space is limited. A counselor may contact you for a pre-camp meeting. A packet that includes additional information will be mailed after registration forms and fees are received. The camp takes place at Hospice and Palliative CareCenter Campus, located at 101 Hospice Lane in Winston-Salem. Camp Carousel is sponsored by Wake Forest Baptist Health. For more information, call Hospice & Palliative CareCenter: (336) 768-3972 Staff Report KING — Ladies and Gentlemen, Start your engines! “Heaven on Wheels,” an uproarious musical about the history of stock car racing, is coming to the King Central Park Outdoor Amphitheatre with two scheduled performances, July 5 and 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m. on both nights. “We are excited to have the opportunity to host ‘Heaven on Wheels’ in Stokes County as part of our summer schedule,” said Program Coordinator Taylor Vaden, of the Stokes County Arts Council. “With the Piedmont of North Carolina so closely tied to stock car racing, it’s only fitting that ‘Heaven on Wheels’ makes a pit stop in the area to share a few stories and characters of the history of NASCAR.” See WHEELS | 2 Page 2, The Weekly Independent, Friday, June 28, 2013 Celebrate The Weekly Independent calendar From Page 1 at 7 p.m. Fireworks will immediately follow the end of the game. Old Salem will host a weekendlong Independence Celebration with activities and demonstrations for the whole family. On July 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., visitors can enjoy hands-on activities, demonstrations, music, games, and more throughout Old Salem. A naturalization ceremony, said to be quite moving, will take place at 10 a.m. Historic buildings in Old Salem will be decorated with flags that correspond with their era. At 4:15 p.m. a 1783 celebration of peace will be reenacted with a procession around Salem Square. Other activities include: 8:30 a.m. a special presentation by Home Moravian Church on the Square Hands-on activities: lean how flint and steel create fire, create your own patriotic pierced paper, take part in fire engine drills Watch an ice-cream making demonstration and taste a free sample; watch hearth cooking demonstrations A reading of the Declaration of Independence Colonial Games 2:30 p.m. Independence Jazz Concert Self-guided garden tours Events continue at Old Salem on July 5 and 6. July 5 brings punched paper creations from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., visits to the apothecary, cooking demonstrations, rifle and musket firing demonstrations, and puppet shows throughout the day. On July 6 will be more punched paper creations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., historic games on the square at 1 p.m., a fire engine drill from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., visits to the apothecary, baking demonstration, tavern games, and a rifle and musket firing demonstration from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more information about Old Salem, please call 721-7350 or visit oldsalem.org Editor’s Note: Events listed in the calendar must be submitted in writing. Calendar items are not accepted over the telephone. Information may be e-mailed to mevans@civitasmedia.com or faxed to 591-4379. The deadline is 3 p.m. Monday prior to publication. The calendar is reserved for non-profit organizations, church, school and community events. Ongoing calendar items will publish the last week of each month if space allows. Items may be submitted two weeks prior to the event. Because of space limitations, some announcements only appear the week of the event. If you have a legal requirement to publish an announcement, you must purchase advertising space. Saturday, June 22-Thursday, June 27 VBS — Family Fun Day/VBS Kick off will be at First Baptist Church of King from 4-7 p.m. on June 22. Event will include food, games, inflatables and live entertainment by “Taylor Vaden.” VBS starting June 23-27. Thursday, June 27 Twitter workshop — Breaking Ground with Twitter workshop will be held at Rural Hall Public Library on June 27 at 4 p.m. Have you heard the buzz about Twitter but don’t know how to actually use it? This program is just for you. This will be a quick 30-45 minute program on how to operate Twitter and how to best utilize it for either social interactions or marketing. To register, call 703-2970. Friday, June 28 Bluegrass jam — Royce’s Bluegrass Jam will be at 7 p.m. at King Central Park (The Spainhour Cabin), 302 Kirby Road. This is a free event sponsored by the Stokes County Arts Council and Stokes Hayride. Food and beverage will be available for purchase beginning at 6:30 p.m. provided by Stokes non-profit organizations. Music will begin around 7 p.m. Please bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of bluegrass music in the park. Sunday, June 30 Celebration — Help celebrate this country’s freedom at the Historic Bethabara Park Independence Celebration on June 30 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. The event will include a readSee CALENDAR | 3 Photos by Jessica Johnson | The Weekly Independent AT LEFT, sisters Rebecca Mabes, age three (left) and Julia Beck, age 14, enjoy their snowcones on the merry-go-round while attending the Germanton Community Block Party on Sunday. AT RIGHT, inflatable “bounce houses” are a huge hit at the Germanton Community Block Party, held Sunday. Party From Page 1 event, which the church considers part of their mission outreach. “We are not typically an evangelical church…we love to give back to our community and there are no expectations with this event. This is one of our mission action projects we have throughout the year. We are doing this for all of you,” he said with a smile, watching the many people enjoy the beautiful day in the park. Families, neighbors, church members, and even people from other locations traveled to the park to enjoy the festivities. Dessert Bingo was a huge hit, with winners selecting from a vast array of desserts, all lovingly prepared by church members. The church plans to continue the free event each year, as a gift for the community. A cornhole tournament took place at the Germanton Community Block Party on Sunday, hosted by the Red Bank Missionary Baptist Church. Garden From Page 1 the garden space. The church already had a garden project on the property, growing pumpkins and sunflowers as a fundraiser for a church ministry. Williamson learned of a nonprofit community garden initiative, Reap More Than You Sow, and Rural Hall became one of their four charter gardens. To begin, Reap More furnished lumber and soil for 22 raised beds. The next year members built 24 additional beds. Today there are 46 beds with 29 households participating. Williamson’s work led to his being cho- sen as coordinator of Reap More, which now sponsors 24 gardens. Garden captain Edie Jackson grows vegetables there because her yard is too shady. She also serves as the Master Gardener Mentor for the garden, helping to advise those who have never planted before. Jane Bodenhammer acts as treasurer for the group and liaison with the church, where she is a member. Husbands and wives, families with children, widows and singles — they all come together to grow gardens and create a community. Lifelong gardener Gladys Shuler said, “I thoroughly enjoy it. I brought my sister–in-law and she was so impressed with the garden.” Shuler is in her third year at the garden. She started with a 4 by 4 plot the first year, a 4 by 8 bed the second year, and this year she has two beds where she grows cabbage, lettuce, radishes and broccoli in the spring, followed by tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Then Schuler will plant a fall garden of greens, lettuce and spinach, some of which will be harvested all winter. She said the rabbits and deer bother her home garden, so the community garden works well for her. Each garden bed is assigned and each gardener decides what he or she will grow. Some grow for their own use, while others donate most of their harvest to food banks or needy families. Some choose to decorate their garden plots, making each one unique. Everyone pays a small fee to cover the water bill. There are a few restrictions, such as no corn since it would shade other vegetables and is not an appropriate crop for the bed size. Occasionally the garden holds work days to help keep the paths mulched and clean and to encourage everyone to tidy up his or her garden. Some novice gardeners like the opportunity of learning from others. Neophyte Trish Mitchell is very enthusiastic: “I just love it. I met a lot of new people and they are so generous to share what they know. I’ve already had strawberries and cucumbers.” Others have moved from other states or even other countries and are not sure what grows in North Carolina, so they welcome the help. There are also cookouts and social gatherings where members share the fruits of their labor and recipes for enjoying the harvest. For more information or to participate in the community garden, call Wallace Williamson at 336-331-2564. Wheels From Page 1 “We will tell true life stories about moonshine runners, beauty queens, dirt track heroes, and speed-crazy champions from racing’s golden age,” commented Director of Once Upon A Blue Ridge, Peter Holland. “Our topics will pay tribute to the likes of Curtis Turner, Louise Smith, Tim Flock, Bill France, and several others from long ago, as well as more modern times. We may even have a shout-out to Danica Patrick” he added. “The best thing about ‘Heaven on Wheels’ is that we’ll never run out of stories.” The running time for the performance is seventy-five minutes and will include a fifteen minute intermission. King Central Park Amphitheatre is an outdoor venue with grass seating and attendees are encour- What’s Happening at the King Senior Center Flower Arranging Class Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10am till 1pm. This class is sponsored by the King of Spades Garden Club. The class is free and open to the public. The class will be at the King Senior Center. 619638 aged to bring chairs or blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase. Performances are cosponsored by the Stokes County Arts Council and Once Upon A Blue Ridge Theatre of Meadows of Dan, Virginia. Tickets prices are $10 each for adults and $5 for students. The play is rated PG-13. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling the Stokes County Arts Council at 336-593-8159. They will also be available to purchase at the gate on the day of the performances. The King Central Park Outdoor Amphitheater is located at 302 Kirby Road in King. Additional information is available by calling 336 593-8159, or can be accessed by visiting StokesArts. Submitted photo org or the Stokes County Arts The cast of Heaven on Wheels performs a song from the stock car racing musical, scheduled Council Facebook page. for July 5 and 6 at the King Central Park Amphitheater. Friday, June 28, 2013, The Weekly Independent, Page 3 Public Records The following people were arrested and charged by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. The information includes the arrested person’s name, address and charges received. Little, Tysheka Danielle, 22, North Church Street, Winston-Salem, charged with misdemeanor breaking and entering. Reed, Latashia Monique, 35, North Church Street, Winston-Salem, charged with misdemeanor fraudulent use of motor vehicle. Toledo, Wilfrido, 24, North Church Street, Winston-Salem, charged with felony fugitive. Sell, Ronnie Irvin, 46, Amber Lane, Winston-Salem, charged with misdemeanor stalking. Knight, Brittian Shane, 21, LewisvilleClemmons Road and Marty Lane, Clemmons, charged with misdemeanor driving while license revoked. Brown, Lacy Jamez, 25, Carlyle Street, Winston-Salem, charged with felony fraud. Kiger, Stacey Derek, 43, Sabrina Lake Road, Winston-Salem, charged with misdemeanor affray. Griffin, Sylvia Diane, 30, Reidsville Road, Belews Creek, charged with misdemeanor drunk and disruptive. Mason, Emanuel Ray, 16, Cedar Path Drive, Clemmons, charged with felony breaking and entering larceny. Jennings, Zachary Brent, 16, Kenbridge Drive, Clemmons, charged with felony breaking and entering larceny. Dyson, Lauren Ann, 24, Bethel Church Road, Kernersville, charged with felony breaking and entering larceny. Galvis, Alexandra, 24, West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem, charged misdemeanor vandalism. Willard, Christopher Daniel, 19, Chevelle Lane, Winston-Salem, charged with misdemeanor affray. McKinney, Norman Russell, 24, Joyner Circle, Rural Hall, charged with misdemeanor assault on a female. Carroll, Kristopher Joseph, 24, North Church Street, Winston-Salem, charged with misdemeanor larceny. Marks, William Andrew, 18, LewisvilleClemmons Road, Clemmons, charged with misdemeanor second degree trespassing. Jacobs, Sheniquia Arlene, 20, Reidsville Road, Walkertown, charged with felony breaking and entering larceny. Rhynes, Tavaruas Quintez, 19, Reidsville Road, Walkertown, charged with felony breaking and entering larceny. Williams, Cedric Lamont, 20, Reidsville, charged with felony breaking and entering larceny. Gutierrez, Leopoldo Ray, 32, Sycamore Grove Road, Walkertown, charged with misdemeanor drug paraphernalia. Sprinkle, David Eugene, 61, Rickard Drive, Winston-Salem, charged with misdemeanor aids and abet larceny. Stigall, Curtis Lee, 22, Union Cross Road and Ridgewood Road, Winston-Salem, charged with misdemeanor driving while license revoked. Torres, Paul Alexander, 16, Hammock Farm Road and Northhampton Drive, Winston-Salem, charged with misdemeanor larceny. Rhynes, Tavaruas Quintez, 19, North Church Street, Winston-Salem, charged with felony larceny. Williams, Cedric Lamont, 20, North Church Street, Winston-Salem, charged with felony breaking and entering larceny. Hernandez-Salinas, Karina, 38, Lewisville-Clemmons Road and Stoney Drive, Clemmons, charged with misdemeanor driving while license revoked. Orrell, Marcus Myers, 31, BethaniaRural Hall Road, Rural Hall, charged with misdemeanor concealing merchandise. Pegram, David Bruce, 30, Stafford Mill Road and Baux Mountain Road, Germanton, charged with misdemeanor possession of drugs. Frazier, Anthony Sterling, 20, North Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem, charged with misdemeanor larceny. Miller, Donna Jo, 22, Bethania-Rural Hall Road, Rural Hall, charged with misdemeanor possession of controlled substance. Plemmons, Brooks Janzen, 27, Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Clemmons, charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired. Wall, Jason Lee, 34, Day Road, Walkertown, charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired. Wall, Jason Lee, 34, Day Road and Day Court, Walkertown, charged with misdemeanor carrying a concealed weapon. The following incidents/investigations were reported to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department recently. The information includes the area where it occurred, the incident and any additional information provided about the incident. Larceny was reported at Klondike Road, Walkertown, when $2,500 gas grill and $750 tiller were stolen. Employee injury was reported at Reidsville Road and Marion Pointe Drive, Belews Creek. Runaway was reported at Sullivantown Road, Walkertown. Possessing/concealing tax paid liquor was reported at Sullivantown Road, Walkertown. Vandalism was reported at Hamptonburg Road, Clemmons, when $200 garage door was damaged. Breaking and entering was reported at Olivet Church Road, Winston-Salem, See RECORDS | 6 Calendar ing from the Declaration of Independence, Uncle Sam on Stilts, colonial children’s games (including a liberty pole), colonial re-enactors, a concert by the Bethabara Concert Band, and patriotic music by American’S’Way. New this year will be activities by the Wake Forest Athletics Department and the Great American Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest. Admission is free but concessions will be available for purchase. Historic Bethabara Park, a National Historic Landmark, is the 1753 site of the first Moravian settlement in North Carolina. For more information, visit www. bethabarapark.org or call 336-924-8191. Wednesday, July 3 Prelude Fourth of July Celebration - The Rural Hall Church of God will hold a Prelude Fourth of July Celebration at 7:30 p.m. There will be plenty of ice cream treats and fireworks at dusk with a grand finale display. Join them for an evening of AllAmerican fun. Enjoy ice cream sandwiches, drunksticks, popsicles, fudgecicles, Klondike Bars, and creamsicles. Thursday, July 11 Blood drive — A blood drive will be held July 11 at the YMCA Stokes Family Branch from 1:30 to 6 p.m. The YMCA is located at 105 Moore Road, King. Friday, July 12 Bluegrass jam — Royce’s Bluegrass Jam will be at 7 p.m. at King Central Park (The Spainhour Cabin), 302 Kirby Road. This is a free event sponsored by the Stokes County Arts Council and Stokes Hayride. Food and beverage will be available for purchase beginning at 6:30 p.m. provided by Stokes non-profit organizations. Music will begin around 7 p.m. Please bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of bluegrass music in the park. Saturday, July 13 Drumming — Happy Beat Drumming is back at the Rural Hall Public Library on July 13 at 11 a.m. Come learn the basics of djembe drumming. African drumming is a form of communication and celebration and great for all ages. This program is free to the public but registration is required. To register, call 703-2970. Thursday, July 18 Pinterest class — Breaking Ground with Pinterest workshop will be held July 18 at 4 p.m. at the Rural Hall Public Library. If you like scrapbooking, Pinterest could interest you. Pinterest is an online social media website that allows the user to create different “boards” so that they may post different im- ages and photos to specific boards to share with their friends. Its a great way to save anything from a tshirt you may want later to saving recipes with pictures attached. This will be a quick 30-45 minute workshop where will sign you up with Pinterest and demonstrate how to use the website. To register, call 703-2970. Saturday, July 20 Cruising for Jesus Concert and Activities — The Rock Church in King hosts the Cruising for Jesus Concert at the old Hastings Building on Old Highway 52. The event will have Southern Gospel music by Joyful Noise. Other activities include a dunking booth; free hot dogs, chips, and drinks; inflatables for the kids to play on, door prizes, a 50-50 drawing, and much more. Fun for the entire family. Help raise money to send kids to Camp Jubilee in Tennessee. Tuesday, July 23 Gardening class — An Easy Care Annuals class will be held July 23 at 6 p.m. at Rural Hall Public Library. Planting annuals is a great way to spruce up your garden and add color. This program will be led by a Master Gardener from the N.C. Cooperative Extension, and they will be able to answer your questions on the subject. To register, call 703-2970. Saturday, August 24 Quilt show — The High Point Quilt Guild is sponsoring a vendor show on Aug. 24 at the Hartley Drive Family YMCA, 150 W. Hartley Drive, High Point, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shop for fabrics and much more. There will be quilt raffles, door prizes, antique quilt turning and a member boutique. Free parking; handicap accessible. Admission is $5 for adults. Children under 12 get in free. For more information, go to hpquiltguildshow@gmail.com. Ongoing Events Mt. Olive Ministries — Mount Olive Baptist Church on N.C. 66 at Chestnut Grove Road offers the following ongoing ministries: Afterschool program; The College and Career Ministry, Sundays in room 302 at 10 a.m. for Bible study, fellowship and discussion on today’s events and more; The Women’s Ministry with a Bible study on Mondays at 9 a.m.; two circles of the Women’s Missionary Union that meet monthly; All Stars for Jesus Club, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Education Building with “Music Time”—a time of choir rehearsal and learning music; Bible-based clubs for kindergarten through fifth grade with arts, crafts and the word of God; Preschool ministry for birth through four years; Teen time, Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the youth center with Bible study, fellowship and discussion on dating, relationships and more for youth grades six through 12; Food Pantry accepting donations of nonperishable food items for those in need in the Mt. Olive/Capella community. For more information on these events and more, call the church office at 983-2890 or visit the church Web site at www.mtolivesbc.org. Worship service — Harvest Temple Church of God, 312 Newsome Road, King, invites the public to come worship with them on Sundays for Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and children’s church at 10:30 a.m. Evening worship service is at 6 p.m. Wednesday nights are boys’ and girls’ clubs at 7 p.m. and Bible study in the sanctuary. For more information, call 983-9754 or email harvesttemple@ alltel.net. MOPS — MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) at Poplar Springs Church of Christ meet the second and fourth Thursdays from September to May from 9:15-11:15 a.m. at Poplar Springs Church of Christ. MOPS strives to nurture, encourage and educate all mothers of preschoolers to be the best moms they can be. Children are cared for in age-appropriate classes while moms are at MOPS. For more information, call the church at 983-2597 or email poplarspringsMOPS@hotmail.com. Morning prayer — Harvest Temple Church of God, 312 Harvest Temple Church of God, King, invites all to pray with them each Tuesday between 11 a.m. and noon. For more information, call 983-9754 or email at harvesttemple@alltel.net. Single Parent Ministry — Harvest Temple Church of God, 312 Newsome Road, King, invites the public to come visit them for their Single Parent Ministry on Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. This is a support group with Bible study and fellowship. For more information, call Kathleen Spainhour at 983-9754. Deaf ministry — Available at Calvary Baptist Church, 536 South Main Street, King, is ASL interpreting for the deaf for an adult Sunday School class and all public services. Go to the Welcome Center for directions. For more information, write or call 983-3728, leave a name and address and the deaf interpreter will be glad to pay a visit. TV broadcast — First Baptist Church of King’s TV broadcast “Building Faith” is shown on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. on WLXI-TV 61. For more information, call the church office at 983-5252. Cartridge collecting — Harvest Temple Church of God is now collecting empty inkjet cartridges for recycling. Cartridges can be deposited in the collection bin next to the daycare office. Simply place an old cartridge in a plastic sandwich bag and deposit it in the collection bin. The acceptable cartridges are listed next to the cartridge bin next to the daycare office. Car donations—Boys and Girls Clubs nationwide are benefiting from car donations. The Boys and Girls Clubs offer a safe and enriching environment for kids. The donated cars are auctioned off, and the funds generated support their many programs. Donate a car and help support a local club. To donate or for more information, call 800-246-0493. King Senior Center activities — For information about King Senior Center events, call the senior center at 983-0751. IAAP meetings — The Winston-Salem Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP®) meets on the second Tue. of each month at 5:45 p.m. at the office of Womble Carlyle Sandridge and Rice, PLLC, 1 W. Fourth St., Winston-Salem, on the 13th floor. To make a reservation, call Patricia Shelton at 480-2101. Medical equipment available — King American Legion has wheelchairs, walkers, toilet seats, bath benches, crutches and other medical equipment for loan to the public. These items are for loan at no charge; the Legion only asks that items be returned when they are no longer needed. For pick-up, call 983-3608 for an appointment. Small Business services — The Forsyth Technical Small Business Center provides free one-on-one confidential counseling services for new and existing businesses. This free service acts as a sounding board of ideas and concerns people may have about their businesses. To schedule an appointment or find out about the small business center courses, call 631-1320 or 631-1167. Drug abuse help — If you or a family member is struggling with substance abuse, HELP is a phone call away at Twin City Area Narcotics Anonymous Helpline 800-365-1035. See the website WWW. tcana.org for meeting schedules and additional information. This is a 12step recovery program. Depression support group — A Coping with Depression support group for adults has begun at the King Moravian Church offices, 217 Dalton Road in King. The group meets on the first and third Mon. nights of each month at 7 p.m. for approximately one and a half hours. This program is sponsored by the Stokes County Mental Health Association and is led by an experienced peer facilitator. For more information on this or other mental health resources, please contact Jennifer Connolly at the SCMHA at 591-3684. Ride available — Lighthouse Baptist Church will pick you up if you wish to attend church in the King / Tobaccoville / Rural Hall area. The church is located at 580 Priddy Farm Road, off Tuttle Road, Rural Hall. Call 336-969-9996 for a ride. Radio ministry — There is a radio ministry on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:45 a.m. on radio station 88.8 with Pastor Danny Poindexter from Lighthouse Baptist Church, 580 Priddy Farm Road, Rural Hall. Knitting club — The Rural Hall Library Knitting Club meets every Mon. at 7 p.m. at the Rural Hall Library. Bring a project and join the group for inspiration and good conversation! An instructor will be on hand to help beginners get started and to share tips and techniques with more advanced knitters. Call 703-2970 for more information. Chair exercise — A chair exercise class is held every Mon. and Fri. at 10 a.m. at the Rural Hall Library. This program of exercise is designed to increase strength, flexibility and cardiovascular health and is led by a staff member of the Forsyth County Health Department. Call 703-2970 for more information. Book club — The Rural Hall Book Club meets for lively discussions of favorite books the first Tue. of each month at 7 p.m. at the Rural Hall Library. Everyone is welcome! Call 7032970 for more information. Beginning tatting workshop — A tatting workshop for beginners is held the first Tue. of each month at 3 p.m. at the Rural Hall Library. Learn this “lost” art from Sue Miller, a lifelong tatter and a member of the NC Regional Lacers Association. All supplies will be provided, and everyone is welcome. Call 703-2970 for more information. Sewing club — The public is invited to join “It’s Sew Fun!”— a sewing club at the Rural Hall Branch Library. This club meets on the third Tue. evening of each month at 6 p.m. Participants may bring any U.F.O.’s (unfinished objects) they may need help with or work on the project of the night. All levels of expertise are welcome. Call 703-2970 for more information. Free meal — There will be a free meal at Providence Moravian Church, 929 Old Hollow Road, at a new time—Wed. from 5-6:30 p.m., fellowship from 6:30-7 p.m. and the Bible study from 7-7:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Come to fill physical needs and spiritual needs as well. Reformers Unanimous Addictions Program — This special program will take place on Fridays at 7 p.m. weekly at Calvary Baptist Church, 536 S. Main Street, King. For more information, call (336) 983-3728. Farmers market — The King Farmers’ Market (offering farm-fresh goodness since 1998) is held each Wednesday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the King YMCA on Moore Road, just off US-52 (exit 122) and King Street (Old 52). Offerings include fresh produce, eggs, grassfed beef, baked goods, preserves and pickles, cut flowers, potted plants and herbs, herbal soaps and crafts, with farmers and a Master Gardener available for advice. They grow what they sell. To apply and qualify as a vendor, call 983-9636 or 414-8892 for application and rules. Book — To order Bob Carroll’s book “Old, Odd and Other Stuff,” Volume I or II, email stokeshistorian@hotmail.com. The books are $20 each. Many copies of Volume II are available, but few copies are left of Volume I. USDA FOOD PROGRAM APPROVED CHILD CARE CENTER NOW HAS THE FOLLOWING OPENINGS: Early 1's - one spot - $125 per week 1&2 year old class - one spot - $125 per week Preschool class - 3 spots - $120 per week School Age class - $120 per week for summer CONTACT BRITTANY OR DIANNA - 591-9151 621193 From Page 2 Page 4, The Weekly Independent, Friday, June 28, 2013 Opinion Farewell, Weekly Independent As I write this column, I am thinking about the stacks of paper that I have unloaded from my filing cabinet. Mounds and mounds of paper. The pages are far from blank. Littered with a choppy print that even I can’t understand at times, these notes contain the essence of the past 1 ½ years of my life. They Meghann Evans are the foundation of everything I have written, the knowledge I have acquired. Now they are reduced to piles, and I will no longer need these pages. You see, by the time you read this column, I will no longer be the managing editor of The Weekly Independent. I have accepted a new position elsewhere that feels like a good growth opportunity for me. Though I will miss running this newspaper, I am excited to embark on a new adventure. But as I look at these notes, it is hard to part with them. The stories they transformed into have long left the consciousness of most Forsyth County minds, but for me each page tells its own story. When I took over the editor role at The Stokes News and The Weekly Independent in November 2011, I was thrown in the midst of high school football playoffs for Stokes County. I had never covered a football game before, but I had long been a fan of the game. As I look at the notes, I see how my sports reporting ability improved over the playoff season. When I started, I felt awkward as the only woman with a camera on the field, but I settled into the coverage and thoroughly enjoyed watching the Wildcats roar their way to a historic state championship. My notes of these games don’t just tell me about stats and scores. They remind me of people, such as Robert Money who helped me get a handle on West Stokes stats, or Kelly Snow who offered advice and encouraging words to a very green editor / sports reporter. Jimmy Kuhn provided me with some beautiful pictures and helped me understand how to use the office camera. Dale Sands supplied me with gorgeous photos and a big smile every time I saw him. But the majority of my notes point me back to the news stories I wrote — the quotes from law enforcement officials, the answers from local town administrators, the colorful quotes and long dialogues between elected officials, the helpful details provided by the board clerks. Some of the notes contain complaints. They remind me of hurtful times, of the times when I had to go sit in the bathroom and let out a few tears because I was recovering from a long press night only to be cussed out by someone who didn’t like the way I wrote a story. But there were more happy moments than sad. The call from a stranger to thank me for the job I was doing, a kind word that came just when I needed it — those are the things I will remember from the past year of personal growth. I see my life in these pages. I see the mistakes I’ve made, the things I’ve learned. I see all the stories I wanted to write but never had time to finish. I see the stories that I’m glad I never have to deal with again. I see the touching interviews that I will never forget. I see the strong work ethic of my co-workers that enabled me to complete all of these stories. As I sort through these pages, I can’t help but see the stacks of newspapers sitting nearby. How strange it will be to see future editions of The Weekly Independent that won’t have my name in them! Thousands upon thousands of words later, my work here is done. To everything there is a season, Ecclesiastes says, and that is true. Moving on is my choice, and I am excited about what the future holds, but I will always treasure the time I spent managing this paper. P.O. Box 647 Walnut Cove, N.C. 27052 Tel. 336-591-8191 FAX 336-591-4379 Jessica Johnson, Interim Editor Shannon Fenner, General Manager The Weekly Independent (USPS 456-370) is published weekly on Thursday by Civitas Media, 1072 North Main St., Walnut Cove, N.C. 27052 • Periodical postage paid at King, N.C. Postmaster: send address corrections to The Weekly Independent, P.O. Box 647, Walnut Cove, N.C. 27052. • email mevans@civitasmedia.com • (336) 5918191• Periodicals postage paid at Walnut Cove, N.C. • Local Area Subscription Rate: $31/year • Out-of-County Subscription Rate: $40.88/year • Out-of-State Subscription Rate: $42/year The social media controversy Hannah Wood Social media, a virtual socialization tool capturing people from ages in the pre-teen years to senior citizens. It has transformed from a rating device used at Harvard to now serving as a constant update on our loved ones’ lives. Controversy lies within the fact that social media could be replacing actual face-to-face socialization. Are teens becoming more interested in life through the web than they are participating in sporting events and socials? Do people have a thicker backbone through their computer screen and engage in conversations they would not normally be involved in through the comfort of a fiberglass screen? Cyberbullying, online dating, and total replacement of social involvement are reasons for concern. The biggest fright for me is the ability of someone to say something over text, chat, Facebook message, tweet, etc., that they would not normally say face-to-face. It has happened to all of us, and as I am guilty of this phenomenon as well, one feels braver when protected by distance and a computer screen. Researchers call it emotional contagion, the recognition that others’ assessments of peers’ feelings are directly impacted by what people said about them. Nonverbal cues are also important in picking up what the communicator actually means by what they are saying. For example, if someone texts “I hate you,” it will probably come across as harsher than the joke it was intended to be. With Stokes County holding on to the highest suicide rate in the state, cyber bullying becomes a major concern for us. Per the U.S. Depart- ment of Health and Human Services, 52 percent of students claim they have been victims of cyber bullying. With the average family of four, one of your kids is being bullied online. If anyone has seen the MTV show Catfish or heard the Brad Paisley song “So Much Cooler Online” where online dating becomes a source of heartbreak and deceit, you understand how easy fibbing about one’s own life can be. Online dating can sometimes be a very effective tool in finding your soul mate, but can you really get to know someone through a keyboard and a mouse? Social media often times tends to replace or publicly enhance relationships. I’ve seen two people that have a mediocre romance seem to be head over heels through Instagram and Twitter. Also, texting and constant communication has ruined dating. I cannot tell you how many times I have seen young couples and families text and be on their phones through an entire dinner or family outing, keeping their real life interaction to a minimum. Studies have suggested that depression also stems from a constant update on all of the fun activities friends and family are engaged in while your life is seemingly less exciting or rewarding. Can constantly comparing your life to others be healthy? While social media continues to be a helpful form of communication between people, serves as a revolutionary business advertisement, and keeps citizens updated on events happening around the world, it should be, like my mom says about most things, used in moderation. When Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc., consume your life, it is time to tune in to your own life and log off. Helpful tips for your garden plot QUICK CURE FOR Burpee sells the late tomato BLOSSOM END ROT: called Red October and you If your first tomatoes can also purchase Long have blossom-end rot, Keeper tomato seed. A row you can prevent the probof late tomatoes can be harlem on later, tomatoes by vested while green before mixing four handfuls of frost and ripen inside the powdered lime to a large home or basement. Most of sprinkling can and pourthe time, they will provide ing it over the tomato tomatoes for Thanksgiving vines. This will keep the and Christmas. tomatoes that re bloomA FEW GALLONS OF ing from getting this rot. BLUEBERRIES: As the A ROW OF STRIKES: days get hotter and summer As June comes to an end, bears down, get up early one there is plenty of time morning and go to the Piedto plant a row of Strike The Garden Plot mont blueberry patch and Ray Baird green beans to enjoy in pick several gallons of blueearly September. Strikes berries to freeze and make a will be ready for harcobbler or a pan of muffins. vesting in about sixty days. A pound It takes a while to pick a gallon of bluewill plant a fifty foot row, so clear out a berries, but they are easy to freeze. All space and plant a row of the best green you have to do is run a sink full of cold beans. water pout the berries about a quart at a BEGONIA BEAUTY: Begonias are time into the sink. The unripe or smallnow becoming bushy and beautiful er berries will float to the top, as well as with their shiny foliage and red, pink most of the stems. Remove berries from and white flowers. Keep them watered the water and spread on a towel and every day to refresh them and also cool then place in pint or quart containers. the pots, baskets and containers. Frozen blueberries taste almost as good DOG DAY HARVEST: Old time as fresh berries. Even though they may farmers said to harvest Irish potatoes take a long while to pick, they are very before Dog Days begin. They are prob- much worth the effort. When you head ably right because potatoes are a cool for the blueberry patch, leave kids and weather crop and summers hottest grandkids at home because they just days are Dog Days. Most cool weather don’t have much patience on a warm crops have already produced their har- June day in the blueberry fields! vest with the exception of potatoes and THINKING CHRISTMAS SIX that is because they are a below-ground MONTHS BEFORE: The Christmas crop. cactus trio is thriving on the front porch A COUNTRY DINNER: Nothing and the red one is growing to catch up says country like a fresh bowl of green with the two hot pinks. The red one has beans topped with fresh-dog potatoes darker leaves, and is ready to cascade. both seasoned with salt, pepper and We have added more cactus soil and ferlow-fat margarine or country ham if tilized them with liquid fertilizer. A little your health can tolerate it! water is all they need each week as they LATE, LATE TOMATOES: Now spend the summer on the porch. that the tomatoes of summer are getTHIS WEEK’S GARDEN PLOT ting red and ready to harvest, it’s time “TO DO” LIST: The month of June is to plant the seed of late, late tomatoes to quickly coming to a close. The harvest be set out next month in the garden plot. is now in full swing so don’t let anything in the garden be neglected or harvested. Keep an eye on tomatoes and pull off and discard any with blossom-end rot. Water often when garden is dry and pull every weed you see by hand. Fertilize crops with liquid fertilizer every ten days. Compost all grass clippings and spent crops. Use grassing clippings to heat up compost bins or piles. Keep trapping Japanese Beetles and destroying them. Plant late tomatoes plants. STEP ONE TO THE AUTUMN GARDEN PLOT: The days of summer have already started to get shorter by a minute per day and here’s a signal to think autumn in the garden by ordering seeds to start in six weeks or so to begin the autumn agenda in the garden. The end of June is an ideal time to order seeds to start broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and collards for the autumn garden. From the Park Seed catalog, you can order Sweet Surprise Cabbage for $3.50 per pack; Coronado Crown Broccoli for $3.50 per pack; Amazing white cauliflower for $3.50 per pack. From Burpee Seed, you can order Tokyo Cross Turnips for $3.95 per pack; Oasis turnips for $3.95 per pack. Of course, when you can’t find the variety you desire locally. THE MASKOTKA CONTAINER TOMATO REPORT: The Maskotkas are responding well after being transplanted to medium pots and the humid days of June sunshine and occasional thunder showers has a positive effect on them. They should be ready to transplant to hanging baskets in another week or so. LATE RUGERS TOMATOES: Unlike the Maskotkas, we have Rutgers tomatoes started from seed at the same time the Maskotkas were started and the Rutgers are already transplanted in the garden plot. Maybe this is because Rutgers has been tried and true for many generations, and just maybe that’s why my father always planted them in his garden! Take a second to view the summer skies Now that savings time. summer is But when darkofficially ness does arrive, here, please June finds the remember Big and Little that June Dippers high, a nights are crown of stars the shortest near the zenith, of the year and bright Vega for those following dim of us living Hercules up the North of the eastern sky. Backyard Equator! In HercuAstronomer In the mid les there is a Chuck Hemrick latitudes of famous Star the United Cluster known States, it as M13. Bindoesn’t even get fully dark oculars show it as a tiny, until 10 or 11 p.m., daylight fuzzy “star.” A six-inch telescope reveals a globular pool of light just beginning to break into countless individual tiny sparkles. Also plotted in Hercules is another global cluster, M92. Binoculars or a telescope show it as M13’s slightly smaller twin. Mercury emerges into view around the second week of June deep in the glow of sunset. Look for it low in the west-northwest, below Pollux and Castor. Venus is too close to the Sun to view with your unaided eye. Later in June, Venus emerges before sunrise low in the east-northeast — with Jupiter above it. Mars continues fading in the southwest after dusk as it moves from Leo toward Virgo. Jupiter is emerging low in the dawn above Venus. Saturn remains paired with slightly fainter Spica in the southwest after dark. Source of information: SKYWATCH 2012. Send comments or questions to Chuck Hemrick c/o The Stokes News. You decide: Are interest rates going higher? In the years right to happen to different kinds of investments. before his death, Especially late in his my father became life, my dad primarily put very interested in his money in insured CDs investments. Maybe (certificates of deposit). it was because he He didn’t have to worry wanted his financial about possible losses, and affairs in good order if he kept the term of the before he passed. Or CDs short, he could have maybe he became reasonably ready access to caught up in all the the money for unexpected discussions about Michael Walden medical or other costs. investing during the But the big downside of Syndicated my dad’s investment stratGreat Recession. Columnist egy was the interest rate For whatever reahe earned. He continually son, he continually complained to me about peppered me with questions about where he should how low it was. And he was corput his money and what was going rect. For several years, interest rates on insured CDs and similar financial investments have been at historic lows. Why? There are two big reasons. First, inflation has been low, hovering between 1 percent and 2 percent annually for several years. Any interest rate paid on an investment will reflect prospects for future inflation. The higher the expectations for inflation, the higher the interest rate. This is because inflation erodes the purchasing power of dollars, so if inflation is low, and expected to continue that way, then interest rates will be low. The second reason results from the policies of the nation’s central bank, the Federal Reserve. Friday, June 28, 2013, The Weekly Independent, Page 5 Church Directory LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH OF KING 580 Priddy Farm Road Rural Hall, NC 27045 336-969-9996 or 336-374-9761 Pastor Danny Poindexter Services: Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening 7 p.m. “Your Guide to local Houses of Worship” The Butterfly Effect -- by Jerry Pence Pfafftown Baptist Church 4336 Transon Road Sunday School 9:15 Worship 10:25 In science there is a concept referred to as the Butterfly Effect. This concept means that no matter how minor an action might be it has an effect on the final outcome. Do you think that Adam and Eve understood the far reaching consequences of their actions in the garden? When Abraham took his wife’s handmaiden do you think he envisioned the turmoil it would create between nations today? We seldom think about how our decisions the we make for ourselves will impact others.. Though he was not perfect, the good that David did in his life was remembered hundreds of years after his death. Many times God’s wrath was such that he would have destroyed Israel, but he would not because of His servant David. In 1st Samuel 25 we read a story about how David took care of a group of men from the household of Nabal. Later when David asked Nabal to help him and his men, Nabal was disrespectful to David. David told his men to put on their swords and that they were going to destroy Nabal and his servants. Nabal’s wife, Abigail, was far more gracious than her husband. When she heard what her husband had done, she took food to David and begged David’s forgiveness. David said, “Blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood and from avenging myself with mine own hand (vs. 33). How many lives did Abigail save that day because she brought words of peace? The words and deeds that we speak daily have far reaching consequences beyond what we can even imagine both good and bad. “Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9) Come and study with us so we can talk more about these and other things pertaining to God’s will. Jerry is the minister for the South Stokes Church of Christ, 1 mile South of King on S. Old 52 Rd., PO Box 483, King, NC 27021, 336-969-5498, jerrypence@rocketmail.com, http://www.southstokeschurch.org Call 591-8191 to advertise Page 6, The Weekly Independent, Friday, June 28, 2013 Candidate filing opens July 5 RVs get front-row view at Greystone Opening held Saturday Wendy Byerly Wood and Dean Palmer Staff Report Municipal elections will be held in November of this year, and deadlines are approaching for candidate filings. Seats up for re-election in Rural Hall are those of Councilman Herman Denny and Councilman Ricky Plunkett. Candidate filling will be held from 12 p.m. on July 5 until 12 p.m. on July 19. Candidates may file at Rural Hall Town Hall until 12 p.m. on July 11. Candidate filing for partisan Municipal and nonpartisan Municipal elections begins 7/5/2013 at noon and ends 7/19/2013 at noon. Partisan Municipal elections will be held in Winston Salem. Non-Partisan Municipal elections will be held in Bethania, Clemmons, Kernersville, Lewisville, Rural Hall, Tobaccoville and Walkertown. Details may be found in the 2013 Municipal Election Schedule and 2013 Candidate Filing Information, avaliable on the Forsyth County Board of Election’s website. Qualified candidates must be registered to vote; live in the municipality (and ward) in which they file; and, they must be at least twenty-one years of age. Candidates must file their Notice of Candidacy during the filing period at the Forsyth County Board of Elections, the Village of Clemmons, the Town of Kernersville or the Town of Rural Hall offices. Filing conducted at the Town of Rural Hall will close at 12 p.m. on July 11. Filing conducted at the Village of Clemmons and the Town of Kernersville will close at 5:00 p.m. on July 18. Candidate filing on July 19 will be held only at the Board of Elections office, 201 North Chestnut Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Please contact the Forsyth County Board of Elections at (336) 703-2800 for additional information. Civitas News Service PINNACLE — Just inside the Stokes County border at the base of Pilot Mountain, a new view of the mountain has opened for those with pull-behind campers and RVs to park. That view comes with full hook-ups and enjoy the relaxation and adventure of the area. Greystone RV Park, 1166 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, held its grand opening celebration Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m., with a ribbon cutting and cake cutting at 1:30 p.m. The celebration featured face painting, corn hole games and tours of the property and refreshments. For the first time in its brief history, Greystone RV Park was filled to capacity, and with Saturday’s grand opening celebration, the timing couldn’t have been better. But campers weren’t the only visitors on hand for Saturday’s festivities as a See VIEW | 7 Wendy Byerly Wood | Civitas News Service Harry, the cat, relaxes with a great view of Pilot Mountain on the front porch of the office and bathhouse at Greystone RV Park. Records From Page 3 when $200 rifle, $50 jewelry, $25 jewelry box, $20 ammunition, $200 coins, $500 laptop were stolen and $25 damage was done to window screen. Breaking and entering was reported at Daysbrook Road, Winston-Salem, when $75 damage was done to door frame. Breaking and entering was reported at Cedar Path Drive, Clemmons, when $1,500 damage was done to door, $1,000 damage was done to window, $500 damage was done to window and $20 beer was stolen. Vandalism was reported at Southwest Acres Drive, Clemmons, when $300 damage was done to tires. Affray was reported at Ebert Road, Winston-Salem. Attempted suicide was reported at Lower Brook Court, Clemmons. Aggravated assault was reported at Gholson Avenue, Winston-Salem. Disorderly conduct was reported at Fraternity Church Road, Winston-Salem. Larceny was reported at Bethel Church Road, Kernersville. Disturbance was reported at Pondarosa Drive, Kernersville. Communicating threats were reported at Sprucepine Drive, Winston-Salem. Resisting arrest was reported at Bethel Church Road, Kernersville. Breaking and entering was reported at Brentwood Park Place, Rural Hall, when $250 damage was done to door and $100 damage was done to wall. Publishing obscene material was reported at Shallowford Road, Lewisville. Disturbance was reported at Avondale Woods Court, Kernersville. Simple assault was reported at Cresthaven Road, Lewisville. Larceny was reported at West Mountain Street, Kernersville, when $1,600 license plate was stolen. Runaway was reported at LewisvilleClemmons Road, Clemmons. Suspicious vehicle was reported at Shellhabour Boulevard, Rural Hall. Suspicious vehicle was reported at Shellhabour Boulevard, Rural Hall. Affray was reported at Sullivantown Road, Walkertown. Disturbance was reported at El Rancho Drive, Rural Hall. Simple assault was reported at Main Street, Walkertown. Simple assault and harassment were reported at Sullivantown Road, Walkertown. Resisting arrest was reported at Shady Mount Avenue, Winston-Salem. Vandalism was reported at Charnel Road, Winston-Salem, when $75 gravel was damaged. Welfare check was reported at Styers Ferry Road, Clemmons. Larceny was reported at Spruce Garden Drive, Rural Hall, when $150 bicycle was stolen. Civil dispute was reported at Hillwood Drive, Kernersville. Threatening suicide was reported at Cameron Village Court, Winston-Salem. Disturbance was reported was reported at Bonne Venture Road, Walkertown. Suspicious person was reported at Watkins Ford Road and Kippen Drive. Civil dispute was reported at Idlewood Court, Winston-Salem. Missing person was reported at Baux Mountain Road, Germanton. Breaking and entering was reported at Woodsboro Lane, Winston-Salem, when $2,000 flat screen TV, $800 flat screen TV, $800 US currency and $400 drills were stolen. Larceny was reported at Fraternity Church Road, Winston-Salem, when $200 cell phone was stolen. Simple assault was reported at Fraternity Church Road, Winston-Salem. Simple assault was reported at Ebert Road, Winston-Salem. Trespassing was reported at Pine Hall Road, Walkertown. Suspicious vehicle was reported at Main Street, Pfafftown. Affray was reported at Fraternity Church Road, Winston-Salem. Breaking and entering was reported at Loeschs Lane, Pfafftown, when $1,000 computer, $120 digital camera, $350 flat screen TV was stolen and $150 damage was done to door casing. Breaking and entering and found property were reported at Old Hollow Road, Walkertown, when $200 TV was found, wooded jewelry drawer and miscellaneous jewelry and empty boxes were found and $400 damage was done to door frame. Paraphernalia was reported at Sycamore Grove Road, Walkertown. Trespassing was reported at LewisvilleClemmons Road, Clemmons. Runaway was reported at Ruxton Drive, Walkertown. Larceny was reported at Woodbriar Path, Rural Hall, when $300 shotgun was stolen. Larceny was reported at Glenn Road, Lewisville, when $50 metal barrels were stolen. Recovered stolen auto from another jurisdiction was reported at Blazingwood Drive, Pfafftown. Breaking and entering was reported at Loeschs Lane, Pfafftown, when $150 damage was done to door and frame. Communicating threats, vandalism and disorderly conduct were reported at Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Clemmons, when $500 damage was done to door frame. Larceny was reported at Doral Drive, Tobaccoville, when $2 US currency was stolen. Shoplifting was reported at Reidsville Road, Walkertown, when $20 beer, $5 soft drinks, $15 case of toilet paper and $15 case of paper towels were stolen. Communicating threats were reported at Valleyspring Road, Kernersville. Found property was reported at Pine Hall Road, Belews Creek, when $20 wallet was found. Suspicious person was reported at Union Cross Road, Kernersville. Disturbance was reported at Riverview Knoll Court, Clemmons. Larceny was reported at Idols Road, Clemmons, when $200 ladder and $200 ladder was stolen. Threatening suicide was reported at Deamon Court, Winston-Salem. Breaking and entering was reported at Pebblebrook Road, Winston-Salem, when $200 damage was done to door frame, $400 I Pad, $200 miscellaneous jewelry and $400 I Pad were stolen. Affray was reported at Fraternity Church Road, Winston-Salem. Found property was reported at Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Clemmons. Disturbance was reported at Fraternity Church Road, Winston-Salem, when fireworks were damaged. Breaking and entering was reported at Chester Valley Court, Clemmons, when $500 damage was done to shed, $300 damage was done to door and $50 damage was done to screen door. Threatening suicide was reported at Hanley Park Drive, Walkertown. Simple assault was reported at Kinney Road, Lewisville. Welfare check was reported at Wallburg Landing Street, Winston-Salem. Disturbance was reported at Bonanza Drive, Kernersville. Robbery was reported at Bethania-Rural Hall Road, Rural Hall, when $642 US currency, $300 digital camera, $180 US cur- rency, $100 handbag and debit and credit cards were stolen. Breaking and entering was reported at Dalton Ridge Road, Kernersville, when $850 damage was done to door. Runaway was reported at Barons Ridge Circle, Pfafftown. Larceny, drug violations and paraphernalia were reported at New Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem. Disturbance was reported at Rural HallGermanton Road, Rural Hall. Disturbance was reported at Bonne Venture Road, Walkertown. Harassing phone calls were reported at Watmead Road, Kernersville. Communicating threats were reported at Woodbriar Path, Rural Hall. Vandalism was reported at Sessions Court, Clemmons. Carrying concealed weapons was reported at Day Road, Walkertown. Breaking and entering motor vehicle and larceny were reported at Trulite Church Road, High Point, when $500 AMP and $250 bass speaker were stolen. Larceny was reported at Old Coach Road, Kernersville, when $240 drill, $260 weed eater, $37 can of gas and $100 leaf blower were stolen. Obtaining money by false pretense was reported at Shallowford Road, Lewisville. Shoplifting was reported at Old Hollow road, Walkertown, when $6 sunglasses, $4.85 lotion, $3.75 perm treatment, $4 hair oil and $2.25 hair oil were stolen. Welfare check was reported at Idols Road, Clemmons. Affray was reported at Transou Road, Pfafftown. Drug violations were reported at West Third Street, Winston-Salem. Simple assault was reported at Sullivantown Road, Walkertown. Welfare check was reported at High Ridge Road, Kernersville. Vandalism was reported at Sullivantown Road, Walkertown, when $50 damage was done to paper towel dispenser. Breaking and entering was reported at Cale Court, Walkertown, when $120 table saw and $850 plasma TV were stolen. Breaking and entering was reported at La Plata Drive, Kernersville. Simple assault was reported at Northridge Park Drive, Rural Hall. Communicating threats were reported at Lakeway Drive, Lewisville. Breaking and entering was reported at Trulite Church Road, High Point, when $2,500 lap top computer was stolen. Harassment was reported at Doral Drive, Tobaccoville. Breaking and entering motor vehicle and larceny were reported at Meadowbrook Mall Court, Clemmons, when $10 purse, driver’s license, EBT card, social security card and debit card were stolen. Vandalism was reported at Cooper Road, Clemmons, when $200 damage was done to grassy field. Trespassing was reported at Baux Mountain Road, Germanton. Shoplifting was reported at BethaniaRural Hall Road, Rural Hall, when $20 Tshirts and $16 socks were stolen. Barking dogs were reported at Bridgewood Road, Clemmons. Trespassing was reported at Ridgecrest Drive, Winston-Salem. Shoplifting and drunk and disruptive was reported at Bethania-Rural Hall Road, Rural Hall, when $5 beer was stolen. Drug violation and driving while license revoked were reported at Stafford Mill Road, Germanton. Breaking and entering was reported at Dillon Street, Walkertown, when $100 jewelry box was stolen and $50 damage was done to door frame. Breaking and entering was reported at Camp Betty Hastings Road, Walkertown, when $50 jewelry and $20 jewelry box were stolen and $30 damage was done to door frame. Disturbance was reported at Bird Dog Trail, Pfafftown. Shoplifting and resisting arrest were reported at North Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem. Breaking and entering was reported at Lake Woussicket Road, Walnut Cove, when $150 damage was done to door jam and $75 damage was done to door handle, $600 lap top computer, $540 diamond earrings, $125 diamond earrings, $325 ruby earrings, $150 garnet earrings, $400 sapphire earrings, $125 earrings, $100 earrings, $450 earrings and $100 earrings were stolen. Breaking and entering was reported at Shallowford Road, Lewisville. Harassing phone calls were reported at Walkertown-Guthrie Road, WinstonSalem. Drug violations were reported at Bethania-Rural Hall Road, Rural Hall. Welfare check was reported at Royal Ridge Drive, Pfafftown. Breaking and entering motor vehicle and larceny were reported at Manor House Circle, Clemmons, when $100 gift cards, $200 US currency, $20 wallet, driver’s license and credit/debit cards were stolen. Using/consuming tax paid liquor was reported at University Parkway, WinstonSalem. Larceny was reported at Reidsville Road, Kernersville. Runaway was reported at Greendale Way, Winston-Salem. Driving while impaired was reported at Lewisville-Clemmons Road. Trespassing was reported at Pondarosa Drive, Kernersville. Vandalism was reported at Village Point Lake Drive, Clemmons, when $20 damage was done to roadway. Threatening suicide was reported at La Crest Court, Walkertown. Driving while impaired was reported at Day Road, Walkertown. Communicating threats were reported at Pointer Court, Pfafftown. Communicating threats were reported at Bebb Willow Lane, Lewisville. Simple assault was reported at Pondarosa Drive, Kernersville. Suspicious person was reported at Southwest Acres Drive, Clemmons. Fraud was reported at Battleground Avenue, Greensboro. Breaking and entering motor vehicle and larceny were reported at Brittany Ridge Drive, Kernersville, when $175 damage was done to tires and $5 registration card was stolen. Open door was reported at Drumheller Road, Clemmons. Careless and reckless driving was reported at Rolling View Drive, Tobaccoville. Simple assault was reported at Rolling View Drive, Tobaccoville. Communicating threats were reported at Beeson Court, Kernersville. Larceny was reported at Sherene Lane, Walkertown, when $40 gold pen was stolen. Communicating threats were reported at Bonne Venture Road, Walkertown. Communicating threats were reported at Yadkinville Road, Pfafftown. Communicating threats were reported at Sullivantown Road, Walkertown. Harassing phone calls were reported at Ben Lane, Walkertown. Breaking and entering motor vehicle and larceny were reported at Orchard Path Drive, Clemmons, when $200 I Pod, $200 sunglasses and $3 US currency were stolen. Friday, June 28, 2013, The Weekly Independent, Page 7 Classified The Weekly Independent From Page 6 Call 336-591-8191 or 786-4141 to place your ad. MARKETPLACE Fax: 336-591-4379 Find A Job Rent An Apartment Home Improvements LEGALS Sell Your Stuff Drivers & Delivery Hiatts Home Improvement. Carpentry, Vinyl siding, Painting & Roofing. 25 Yrs exp. Free Est. Insured 648-2268 CREDITOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as AdminisRemodeling, Additions, trator of the estate of Edward New Construction, Lindsey Leonard; Edward L. "Big or Small, Leonard, deceased, late of We Do It All." Forsyth County, North Caro(336) 789-5494 lina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the es- Sniderʼs Home Improvement. Vinyl tate of said deceased to siding, roofs, etc. free est. present them to the under- 374-2446 or 325-8903 signed on or before SeptemLawn Service ber 27, 2013, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their reWill mow & trim Yard covery. Free Estimates 356-8268 All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate Professional Services payments. Pondscape Management This the 21st day of June, We clean and service Koi and goldfish ponds and fountains. 2013. Also do pressure washing and Mark E. Leonard, Administrator landscape lighting. Call 336413-2044 or email 1254 Chevelle Lane tmabe14@gmail.com Winston-Salem, NC 27105 For the estate of Edward Lindsey Leonard FINANCIAL SERVICES 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12-13 EMPLOYMENT LEGALS Clerical ANNOUNCEMENTS Is accepting applications for Part-time Unit Secretary Mon. & Fri. 9a – 5p Other days as needed AUCTION / ESTATE / YARD SALE Auctions 4 Family Yard Sale Thur, Fri, Sat, 7am until, 1492 Maple Grove Ch Rd. R off 89, beside Berriers. Toddler bed, toys, clothes, Chandeliers, mirrors, mattress set, jewelry, HH items, M/W clothes, Big Variety Big Yard Sale Fri. & Sat. June 28 & June 29 211 Winchester Drive, King 8 a.m. - until YARD SALE Driver opportunities! RN-MDS NURSE Regional Drivers -Weekday schedule, out 2-3 days. -home weekends! -$3000 sign-on bonus! Requirements: Min. 2 yrs. CDL-A exp. Salem Offers: Excellent Pay and Benefits! Modern, Maintained Fleet! Referral Bonus Program! Apply in person to: Salem Carriers, Inc. 191 Park Plaza Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27105 OR At www.salemcarriers.com OR Call 800-709-2536 Help Wanted General Good organizational skills, fast worker, self-starter, minimal computer skills. Must be at least a high school graduate, worker needed for Sample department. Send resume to: OR CALL Human Resource Manager at Call 276-694-7161 ext. 4161 EOE/DV Apply in person at Blue Ridge Nursing Center 105 Landmark Drive Stuart, VA 24171 OR CALL Human Resource Manager at Call 276-694-7161 ext. 4161 Needed Immediately Receptionist/Classified Telemarketing Must have strong computer, grammar and phone skills. Online advertising skills a plus. Candidate must be a self starter who wants to succeed. Please sent resume to sstanley@civitasmedia.com No phone calls please. Hairstylist Needed Hourly pay or commission 602-4523 or 983-5099 Fitness Director – Full Time ProHealth Center, a medical related fitness center, seeks Fitness Director to design and develop a balanced program. The Fitness Director supervises personal trainers, fitness floor staff, after school program, swimming pools, wellness programs, reception staff and participates in marketing. Must have 3-5 years management experience in a fitness and wellness program, literate Drivers & Delivery in fitness center front desk check in systems. Must hold a certificate in personal training. Prefer bachelor’s degree in physiology, physical therapy, athletic training or related field. Delivering the Mount Airy News laura@labdesignlaminate.com Drivers: Home Weekends. Pay up to .40 cpm. Chromed out trucks w/APU's. 70% Drop & Hook CDL-A, 6mos Exp. 877-704-3773 Friday June 28, 8am-4pm 401 Technology Lane, Mt Airy Proceeds help several charities Is accepting applications for lois.snow@compass-usa.com Drivers & Delivery AES & Mtn. Valley Hospice Excellence In Transportation or Fax to 336-697-3870 EOE/DV Apply in person at Blue Ridge Nursing Center 105 Landmark Drive Stuart, VA 24171 Yard Sale BLUE RIDGE NURSING CENTER Of STUART, VA Route vending driver position needed in Mt. Airy and Hillsville. Must be able to pass drug, driving, background and DOT physical. Commission after training. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V. Email resumes to BLUE RIDGE NURSING CENTER Of STUART, VA Help Wanted General EARN EXTRA MONEY in the Holly Springs/Cook School areawith Please send Road cover letter expected salary and resume. for around 2 hrs each night. Must have reliable transportation and a clean driving record. Administrator ProHealth Fitness Submit your Center/Northwest Medical Partners information to the: pdenton@prohealthcenter.com NOW HIRING COMPANY DRIVERS TEAMS OR INDIVIDUALS WILLING TO TEAM UP Dedicated Runs NC TO WEST COAST 5000 – 6000 Miles Per Week $1000 Sign-On Bonus Home Weekly Medical, Dental, Life Retirement Plan / 401k Deadhead Pay Minimum 23 years old CDL Class A 2 years OTR experience Carolina Southern Inc. is proud to offer a place for their Drivers to earn top pay in a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. Yard Sale Estate of Elmore Redding 3687 Flat Shoals Road, Germanton Fri., June 28 & Sat., June 29 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day Furniture, appliances, household items & tools Very reasonable prices SERVICES Automotive The Mount Airy News Fax:877-441-3687 319 N. Renfro Street Mount Airy Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm. 00620559 Yard Sale Saturday, June 29 7am-Noon 417 Main St. King-Right in front of the American Legion Large selection of children and women plus size clothing, some appliances and furniture Furnaces & Heaters Apply at Will buy junk cars. 351-5223 www.carolinasoutherninc.com Or call today at (800) 849-0249 x229 Drivers & Delivery EARN EXTRA MONEY Delivering the Mount Airy News in the Dobson/Zephyr area for around 2 hrs each night. Must have reliable transportation and a clean driving record. Submit your information to the: Matthews Heating Solutions The Mount Airy News 319 N. Renfro Street Mount Airy Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm. 138 Industrial Avenue Greensboro, NC (336)-501-1618 614927 Help Wanted General Pets Carolina Canine Rescue Dogs $45-$75 Dollars and Cats $40 to $55 Dollars. Place puppies with us and Mom is spayed Free along with vaccines & fencing. Low Cost Spay Neuter Program • (336) 786-5256 00614258 Free kittens. 3 Tabby Female, 1 black w/colors Male 351-4100 Found Dog, white M w/ short tail, Johnson Road area 374-2624 Free Betta to a good home. 374-4182 Road, 919-495-0675 Free kittens to a good home. 374-6666 Free 5 black & white kittens to a good home. 336-588-9632 Free 7 kittens , dewormed 351-5627 Free 3 kittens to a good home. Call 786-2148 ask for Ronnie Hooker, or 336-710-7762 Free kittens, gray & white, 6wks old, 336-429-9962 Free 4 kittens to a good home. 559 N Franklin 619567 good turnout of neighbors, family and friends came out to join in the fun. Among those attending a ceremonial ribbon cutting was Alan Wood, Stokes County economic development director. “This fits right into our tourism objectives,” Wood said of the park. “We need more lodging and they’ve done a wonderful job here. This not only ties us to the (state) park, but it opens channels to the rest of the county. I think this is very important.” As owners Kane and Charity Shelton prepared to cut a ceremonial ribbon held by their children, Johnathan and Kathryn, Charity offered a word of thanks to those in attendance and those who have been a part of the park’s creation. “I’m so thankful to all of those who helped us get where we are,” she noted. “And I thank God that He has blessed us with this beautiful place to share with others.” Campers on the site included members of the Colonial Campers Club. Club member William Lancaster of Lexington was quick to note the impressive view of Pilot Mountain as a feature. “Where else can you camp and be able to look at that rock wherever you go,” he said, referring to the mountain. “There are pictures of Pilot Mountain all over the state. I’m looking forward to seeing it when the leaves change. It’s a beautiful place and a year from now it’s going to really be something.” “It’s an emotional day,” Kane Shelton said afterward, “and it really means a lot. My dad used to say that the hardest part is getting started. I’m thankful and excited and now it’s in God’s lap. I give Him all the credit.” Kane and Charity Shelton moved to their 27 acres of property on the eastern side of Pilot Mountain about nine years ago. Kane grew up in Pilot Mountain, and Charity is from Dobson. “We have 22 acres on this side of the road, and we had such an awesome view we wanted a way to share it with people,” Charity Shelton said Monday, sitting on the front porch of the new office and bathhouse building at Greystone RV Park, with the mountain rising in front of her across from the RV sites and the pond. The office and bathhouse building features handicapaccessible bathrooms and are decorated with a rustic feel using family heirloom tools for farming and construction. Shelton said Tony Cave and his crew built the building, and then she and Kane did most of the walls and floors. “These are not permanent sites, but for visitors passing through or coming to enjoy the area,” Shelton said. “A lot of local people have come for a quick weekend getaway, because it is just an hour or two drive for them.” Greystone features 10 sites with concrete pads, picnic tables and rock fire pits. Shelton said plans are to expand the RV park , but that there will not be more than 30 sites. “We don’t want it to be commercialized where everyone is on top of each other,” she said. She said there are places for tent camping and popup campers at the state park, and the cabins and main house at Pilot Knob Bed and Breakfast, but no facility was available next to the mountain for campers who are looking for full hook-ups. “We didn’t want to do anything to feel like we were competing with neighbors, but instead enhancing what’s available,” said Shelton, noting that Kane’s father had built the cabins at Pilot Knob Bed and Breakfast and the original main house that was Scenic Overlook Bed and Breakfast in the 1980s. The Sheltons had cleared the land and timber and built the pond, but at the time didn’t know what they were going to do with the land. Charity said they had discussed a wedding and banquet hall facility, but the start-up costs were too high. “So I mentioned to my husband about an RV park,” she said. Kane Shelton wanted to make sure there was enough room for the large RVs, so they graveled the drive and parking areas and put in the concrete pads. “We’ve had 45-foot buses with tag-along vehicles. All the sites are pull-through with full hook-ups with 50 amp service,” said Charity, who added that the RV park has been three years in the making. The Sheltons had their first camping guests Sept. 7, 2012, and are working on signage to help draw in more business. Charity said to this point they’ve had as many as five to seven sites full at a time, and this weekend, which will be the grand opening celebration of Greystone, a camping group is coming in and will fill all 10 sites. Greystone phases of development will include patios for the picnic tables and fire pits along with hard top areas for the driveway and parking areas at each site. “We have planted a couple of pin oaks and we are debating on where to plant others now for shade without being where they will block views of the mountain and branches won’t fall on campers,” she said. “There is a pond the sites overlook, which is stocked for fishing,” Shelton pointed out. “Most people who come want to hike or bike, relax, fish. We had a couple this past weekend who went kayaking and ziplining.” She said there are farms just a couple of minutes up the road which offer trail rides, and for those wanting to tent camp there is the state park or Blackberry Mountain Camp, which opened in July 2012. Other projects that are ongoing and upcoming at Greystone include a small camp store that will offer necessities in the office; laundry facilities with the hookups already available and the service coming in the next few months; a community covered picnic area overlooking the pond with a fire pit; an outdoor kids play area; and eventually an enclosed building with a kitchen area, seating and indoor games for groups who are camping together to use and for rainy days. The cost for a site is $48 a night, and those staying a week can stay the seventh night free. Shelton said from November through February, sites are available at a monthly rate. With Kane and Charity not being avid campers, they have relied on the advice and suggestions from friends and family who RV camp to know what people are looking for when they seek out a place to camp. “Our bucket list is to eventually go RVing and visit all 50 states,” Shelton said. “With the RV park, we were looking for something to eventually be our retirement. It is something we hope will eventually lead into careers for our kids in the future if they wish.” Kane owns and operates Woodstar Clearing, using a forestry mulching machine his company clears out undergrowth and leaves the large standing trees. He also pressure washes RV and campers. Charity is a teacher at Pilot Mountain Elementary School. “This is our venture together,” Shelton said. In addition to a Facebook page, Greystone RV Park, the Sheltons are members of the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC) of North Carolina and South Carolina. They also hope to have Good Sam RV Club visit Greystone and rate it for its organization. Shelton also has linked with Google Maps will bring up Greystone when someone searches for area camping. She said the facilities also are available to those in the area looking for a wedding venue or other event. Turn to us first! 00619560 View related fitness center, seeks Fitness Director to design and develop a balanced program. The Fitness Director supervises personal trainers, fitness floor staff, after school proPage 8, The Weekly Independent, Friday, June 28, 2013 gram, swimming pools, wellness programs, reception staff and participates in marketing. Please send cover letter with expected salary and resume. Administrator ProHealth Fitness Center/Northwest Medical Partners pdenton@prohealthcenter.com Fax:877-441-3687 RockTenn Maintenance Support (PM Tech) (3RD Shift Mon – Fri 11pm-7am) HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED REQUIRED Responsible for performing preventive maintenance procedures on various pieces of equipment and emergencies as well as routine repairs in a timely and professional manner. • Be alert to any and all safety hazards and to correct or report the same. • To PM equipment using our preventive maintenance system as a guide. • Use Lock-Out / Tag-Out procedure as needed. • Update PM paperwork nightly. • Must work in a safe manner • Overtime as & when required. • Other duties as assigned. Maintenance Mechanic (2nd shift Mon – Fri 3pm – 11pm) HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED REQUIRED To perform emergency repairs, routine maintenance and preventive maintenance procedures on plant equipment. Emphasis will be directed toward mechanical troubleshooting. • Requires 2 years Industrial Maintenance experience • Will use a variety of hand tools to perform complete work orders. • Will perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment. • Will need to make timely repairs on the production equipment as to keep production at its peak. • Use Lock out/Tag out procedures as needed • Other duties as assigned • All overtime is required Maintenance Electrician (3rd shift Mon – Fri 11pm- 7am) HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED REQUIRED Perform routine and emergency task on the plant equipment and plant facilities with emphasis directed in the electrical craft. Task may include installation, troubleshooting, repair and/or re-engineering of the systems and equipment. All tasks should be performed with safety as a top priority. • Requires minimum of 2 years’ experience in Industrial Electrical maintenance. Must have current knowledge of NEC and must be able to successfully complete in-house NEC testing. • Safe and proper use of VOMS • Must be able to understand elementary electrical schematics and machine prints. • Function in a team oriented environment. • Must supply person hand tools on the job, (VOMS will be issued) • May be required to travel to other RockTenn locations (out-of-town) on a rotation basis with other technicians (average 1 week per year) • Preferred: knowledge of other areas of Industrial Maintenance that may include electronics, automation (robotics), PLC’s, HVAC, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, machining, carpentry, plumbing, office related computer software, Lock-out/tag-out and industrial safety. Applicants can apply in person at: 4720 Bethania Station Rd Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Monday-Friday 9am-4pm or email: tchitwood@rocktenn.com Mechanics Looking for Full Time Truck/Diesel Mechanic that’s knowledgeable of performing repairs and maintenance on semi-tractor/trailers and has Class A CDL. Great Leadership skills and 10 years experience preferred . Good pay and good benefits. Please call 336-374-3976 ext.1 Medical / Health CNA needed 7am-9:30am Sun-Mon-Wed $10.50hr, lifting required Asbury/Dry Pond area 351-3577 FT CNA's needed. All Shifts Please apply in person @ Central Continuing Care 1287 Newsome Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 Horizon Care CoordinatorLong Term Care Assisted Living Community– Ridge Care, a leader in Senior Housing, is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the leadership role of Horizons Care Coordinator at Walnut Ridge Assisted Living, located in Walnut Cove, NC. Candidates should possess exceptional leadership skills; have the ability to manage and motivate staff, enjoy interacting with residents and families and networking with groups and service providers in the greater community. Qualifications would include: strong interpersonal and organizational skills, the ability to manage and maintain budgets, staff and experience working with seniors that have Alzheimer’s/dementia. Unrestricted NC licensed RN experienced in long term care setting. Please send resume to: Sharon Welborn, swelborn@ridgecare.com or mail to: 411 Windmill St. Walnut Cove, NC, 27052. EDUCATION REAL ESTATE RENTALS Apartments/Townhouses 1,2 & 3 BR apts, downtown Pilot Mtn, $395, $495 & $595, 336-766-5032 1BR/1BA apt. accross from the college in Dobson 276-733-6538 276-733-6820 2BR/ 1 BA Mayberry Apartments Spacious 2BR Apt. Homes Available w/ W/D Connections. Select Apartment Homes feature private entrances. Wonderful location & great pricing. Located on Mayberry Av. Neari & Associates (336)413-2887 Cemetery Plots 2 burial plots, Side by side, valued $3200 sell for $1600, Skyline Memory, 320-2572/276-251-1986 Commercial Office for rent downtown King. $150 per mo. 336-9833440. For Sale By Owner Brick home for sale off Stokesburg Rd on Circle Dr., Walnut Cove. 3 BR, 15. BA, w/basement. New trane system. 2 extra lots. 336-409-1087 Wood siding home for sale or rent as is in Walnut Cove, 3BR, 1BA w/basement. 336409-1087 Houses For Sale 2BR/1BA $525 mo.+ dep. no pets 336-320-2677 3BR/1.5 BA $675 mo.+ dep. no pets 336-320-2677 2BR/1BA NO PETS $430/$380 789-7555 Day 789-3387 Night 2BR/1BA Twin Oaks Apt Pilot $450 336-325-0978 ATTENTION SENIORS 62+ & HANDICAPPED/DISABLED REGARDLESS OF AGE 1209 W. Madison St. in Mayodan WE OFFER …… 24-hr maintenance Spacious 1 bedroom Stove, refrigerator & apartments water included Handicapped units Rental Assistance based subject to availability on availability and need Outside storage rooms And much more! Professionally managed by Partnership Property Management, an equal opportunity provider and employer. Carolina Christian Village Apartments 1 bedrm units, conveniently located in King, with handicap accessible units available. Section 8 assistance available. Call 336-983-8934. Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00 to 4:30. TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity Managed by North Carolina Housing Services and Management Motorcycles 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2200 miles, Blue/Silver $6995 336-320-2948 Bargain Basement Guitar Gibson Les Paul USA New w/hard case. $750. 336985-3422. 2010 Harley-Davidson Street Glide, 2800 miles Black, Like New $16,500 336-351-4686 Trucks/SUVs/Vans 1972 Chevy Truck, short bed C10, Orig 6 cylinder, 3 speed, Pwr steering & brakes $3750 336-345-2185 Guitars (80) Acoustic-Elec.Bass, 12-String & Classic. Selling all at 50% or more off. Gibson, Martin, Fender, Yamaha, Washburn, Ibanez, and 20 other name brands. 336-985-3422 STATEWIDE ADS AUTOMOTIVE AFTER MARKET NATIONWIDE Want to Rent MERCHANDSE FOR SALE SERVICE / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Wanted mobile home for rent w/option to buy Mt. Airy/Cana area. 336-293-3400. Furnaces & Heaters Rent to own 3BR/2BA $750$850 mo. Call 336-776-5451 www.tnrproperties.com RELIGION PAGE Auctions MANUFACTURED HOUSING Rentals 12x60, 2BR, 1.5 BA with large utility building on private lot. Located between King and Danbury, quite family setting prefer retired/couple. $450 per mo. plus dep. 336-994-2991. 2BR MH for rent, off Hawkins Rd. Kitchen furnished, all appliances furnished.Preferred couple with one child. $450 per mo, deposit required. No pets inside or out. References required. Call 994-2919 2BR/1BA AC, gas ht, cable ready, new carpet 352-5308 2BR/2BA White Plains area $400M 336-786-6599 2BR/2BA, CA, no pets, appl., ref., $425 + dep. 336-351-2689 3BR, 2BA, private lot, remodeled. Credit & background check, Dep. req. 336-983-5724 MH 2BR/1BA Siloam area $350 + dep no pets 374-5785 Mobile Hm, Claudville, VA 3BR/1/5BA, $425 W/approved application 336-325-8761 Mobile Homes for Rent Surry Co. 336-648-5146 Stokes Co 336-648-4468 MUST SEE, appl,HW floor,CA, heat, 336-326-5362 Nice 2BR/2BA, Tobaccoville area, CA, dep & ref req, no pets call Garry 336-985-3358 Quite Nice 3BR/2BA trailers, Water & Garbage off 103, VA line No outside pets $105WK & up $400D, 336-508-2746 Auctions Sales 00616205 LG 1BR apt in MTA util inc $450M+D 783-0604, 403-0379 Lots All New Mattress Set w/warranty Twin-$99 Full-$119 Queen-$129 King-$189 Can Deliver. 336-992-0025 2BR/1.5BA, CA/CH Dep. Ref Req Call 336-325-6706 off Newsome Rd. at Meadowbrook Drive. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, central heat & air, washer/dryer hook ups. SWIMMING POOL 983-0467 Office hours 1 - 6 p.m. or by appointment 1 acre+ plot w/well & septic. Single Wide welcome. Stokes Cty. 351-3635 Must leave msg. Furniture & Accessories Whirlpool gas range. 4 burners, Good Shape, $400 786-8498 2BR/1BA, Ctrl AC/H no pets, $525M+D, 336-648-1831 KELLYSTONE APARTMENTS KING, NC Brick House 3BR/1BA in City Limits, $50K 789-5249 Miscellaneous WILLOW HILL APARTMENTS Accepting Applications $Special Rents$ 1BR $401 to $407 2BR $416 to $429 HUD accepted Call 336-789-8500 Mon,Wed,Fri 9-4:30 Galax Trail off HWY 52 across from ProHealth Handicap Accessible Units House For Rent RIDGEMONT PLACE APARTMENTS REAL ESTATE SALES Apartments/Townhouses Managed by Community Management Corp. 00618681 Must have 3-5 years manageHelp Wanted General ment experience in a fitness and wellness program, literate in fitness center front desk check in systems. Must hold a certificate in personal training. Prefer bachelor’s degree in physiology, physical therapy, athletic training or related field. Pinnacle Hill Apartments Currently taking applications for 1 & 2 Bedroom Units Conveniently Located on S. Key St in Pilot Mountain Handicap Accessible Units Available RD Rental Assistance Available Office Hours Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-4pm (336) 368-2345 TDD# 1-800-735-2962 Managed by Community Management Corporation Equal Housing Opportunity LOOK! LOOK! 2BR/2BA, 3BR/2BA Mobile homes set up in rental Community in Holly Springs, Call Wheels & Deals Inc. (336) 789-0200 RESORT PROPERTY ANIMALS Pets Mini poms 1F,3M $100ea, Mt Airy, 1-802-776-8976 Reg. Mini Australian Shep pups. 1F, 3M, all black Tri's. Ready Now. $500 336-710-3947 or codi_seal@yahoo.com AGRICULTURE AUTOMOTIVE Auctions Autos for Sale HENDRIX AUCTION What Do You Want? SAT. JUNE 29th • 10:00 AM Pawn & Gun Over 150 Guns To Choose From 1040 PARADISE LN. KING NC ESTATE OF WILLIAM EDMONDSON & OTHERS ANTIQUES-TOOLS-COLLECTIBLES We Buy Gold, Unwanted Jewelry And Silver Coins * Must Bring In For Prices * 642 N. Andy Griffith Pkwy. Past Mall & Patterson Toyota, on right before light. SAT. JULY 6th @ 1:00 BIG SALE! 15455 FANCY GAP HWY @ HENDRIX AUCTION GALLERY FARM EQUIP. LIQUIDATION OF JOE HAGEN ALSO ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS KUBOTA M5700 DIESEL TRACTOR-M FARMALL TRACTOR-FORD 801 WORKMASTER-2000 FORD-2008 FARM PRO W/LOADER-HAY BAYLERS-ENCLOSED TRAILER-ROCK GRISTMILL-TOOLS WITH YOUR CONSIGNMENTS CALL TODAY! 336-789-8300 Auctions SATURDAY • JUNE 29, 2013 9:30 AM RAIN OR SHINE REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR MRS. LENA SMITH PUBLIC AUCTION HOUSE SALE EVERY FRI. & SAT. NIGHTS 6:00 PM 15455 FANCY GAP HWY @ HENDRIX AUCTION GALLERY PICKERS-CONSIGNORS-OPEN & BOOKED SALE NIGHTS CALL US TODAY TO GET IT SOLD!!! LOCATION: 5358 Old Rural Hall Rd., Winston-Salem NC 27105 Auctioneer’s Note: This property is across from the former Oak Summit School. You will turn on Old Rural Hall Rd. off of Hwy. 66 and go 3 miles. FOLLOW AUCTION SIGNS Real Estate: The Real Estate consists of 1.7 acres and a nice 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home. The home also has an eat in kitchen, den & living room. The house has an oil furnace, central air and a detached work shop with carport. There is a small garden spot near the carport. the property will be auctioned at 12:00 noon and will be confirmed or not confirmed on day of sale. HENDRIX AUCTION CO. LLC “ A FAMILY OF GREAT AUCTIONEERS” AUCTIONEER: WENDY H. RIERSON NCAL#9102, VAAL#3906 AUCTIONEER: WILLIAM HENDRIX VAAL#2907 AUCTIONEER/MGR. “BUD HENDRIX” :VAAFL#0102 CALL US TODAY TO SELL OVER 50 YRS OF EXPERIENCE! 336-983-0893 OR 336-695-2180 PICS/LISTING GO TO: WWW.AUCTIONZIP.COM ID#23425 00618573 Auctions AUCTION • AUCTION • AUCTION • AUCTION June 28, 2013 @ 6:00 pm • Dobson, NC PERSONAL PROPERTY HUTCHENS AUCTION BLDG (ACROSS FROM LANTERN) NOTE START TIME AT 6:00 PM OUTSIDE ON TOOLS - LAWN AND GARDEN ITEMS AND SOME HOUSEHOLD MERCHANDISE THEN MOVE INSIDE GUNS: J. Warnatit 38? Revolver (Belgium) -Taurus Ultra Lite 38 Special -Rossi Mdl 971 357 Magnum -Lady Colt Commemorative Matching Deringer Set #7603 & 7604 -Iver Johnson 12 GA SB Ringlock -Iver Johnson 12 GA SB Sidelever -Iver Johnson 410 SB -Case XX Trapper And Other Knives COINS: We Will Have An Assortment Of Coins Coming In Too Late For This Ad. FURNITURE: 3 Pc Marble Top Coffee Table Set -Marble Top Harp Table -5 Pc Iron Patio Set -Matching Sofa & Love Seat -Lawyer’s Bookcases -Dining Table & Chairs -Washer & Dryer -3 Pc Bdrm Suite -5 Pc Bdrm Suite -3 Pc Blonde 60’S Bedroom Suite -Computer Desk -Book Shelf -Pine Blanket Chest -Dressing Mirror -Jewelery Amoire -7 Dwr. Desk -Entertainment Ctr. Wood Cabinet -2 Old Reynolds Cabinets -Metal Corner Shelf -Uph. Wingback Chair -Swivel Rocker -4 Ft Folding Table -Patio Chairs And More MISC: Gas Cans -Small Kitchen Appliances -Cookware -Brother Sewing Machine -Yamaha Receiver -Hanging Glass Showcases -Pet Supplies -Boy Scout Sheath Knife -Lenox Constitution Bowl -Echo & Homelite Chainsaws -Gas Echo Blower -Blue Ray Player -Model RR Throw -Old Stump Vise -Radios -Drill Press -Table W/ Vise -Bench Grinder -Large Assortment Of Hand Tools -Hoes/Rakes/Etc -Apartment Fridge -Luggage -Fertilizer Spreaders -Hose & Reel -Rope -Ceiling Fan -Radio Flyer Wagon -Dayton Space Heater -Drop Cords -Air Compressor -Electric Heaters -Books -Riding Mower (Parts) -Metal Folding Chairs -Microwaves -Bakeware -Housewares -Hand Weights -Neckties -China -Gerber Whet Stone -Red Belly Stay Bars -Gypsy Pot -Electronic Game Call -Pictures -Step Ladder -Lg. Assortment Of Dishware -What Not Cabinet -Fire King -Pots & Pans -And Many More Items Too Numerous To Mention--00620749 This Is A Very Large Auction. Come Prepared To Stay A While. Check Website for Listings and Pictures • Concessions Available Hutchens Sales & Auction Mike Hutchens 336.710.6891 - NCAL #6922 / NCREBL #258432 VAAL#2907 • Rachel Hutchens NCAFL #7213 Cash/Good Check/MC/Visa www.hutchensauction.com 5% Buyers Premium G.E. Refrigerator Freezer Mixer 2 Recliners 2 End & Coffee Table Oak Wash Stand (Salem NC) Oak Corner Cupboard Mahogany Dining Table w/8 Chairs Kenmore Washer & Dryer Cabinet Lots of Jars Wardrobe Tin Punched Pie Safe 12” Craftsman Band Saw & Stand Craftsman Tool box Several Coolers Several Hand Tools Antique Picnic Table Kitchen Table w/4 Chairs RJR Plug Cutter Bentwood Rockers several Lamps 4 Piece Bedroom Suit Oak Hutch 2 Piece Bedroom Suit Laundry Hamper Foot Locker Antique Toys Plant Stand 10” Craftsman Radial Arm Saw Craftsman Bench Grinder Push Plow Metal Lawn Furniture Gas Range & Oven #2 Crown Crock Toaster Oven Love Seat Several Hand Made Quilts Ring Lock Jars Lots of Books Small desk RJR Memorabilia Porch Swing USA # 2 Dinner Bell 2 Salt Glazed Jugs U.S. Navy Trunk Craftsman Scroll Saw Craftsman Table Saw Small Wood Stove Patio Furniture Wash Tub Toms Glass Jar Selling at 11:00 AM the Following Guns for a Different Seller Browning 12 Gauge Pump (Like New) Remington Model 12 22 w/ Octagon Barrel Winchester Model 67 (Like New) Tri-Star 20 Gauge Auto Browning 12 Gauge Auto Pump Rare Gun Remington Model 1100 410 New Remington 11-87 Mag (Like New) Stevens 410 Single Bolt Remington 30 Cal. 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The Center for Homeownership, the City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County and Experiment in Self-Reliance are sponsoring a special American Dream Celebration event as a part of National Home Ownership Month on June 29. The American Dream Celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Enterprise Center located at 1922 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Winston-Salem. The American Dream Celebration, a celebration of the joy of home ownership, features free hot dogs, entertainment, giant inflatables, games for children, prizes and free parking. The Winston-Salem Fire Department will be on hand to give children a chance to see a fire truck, a bookmobile will give away 150 books to children, small business owners will have information about their companies, and Fairway Mortgage will give free credit reports to interested attendees. Mayor Allen Joines will read the Mayor’s proclamation at 10:30 a.m., and Councilman Derwin Montgomery and other members of City Council are scheduled to attend. Additionally, awards will be is a great place to get familiar with the requirements to own a home. Interest rates are still low and there is a great supply of homes on the market. It is a buyer’s market so we encourage anyone who ever thought about owning a home to attend the celebration and find out how to attain this American dream.” For more information about this event, please call (336) 773-0286. The Center for Home Ownership is a full service agency dedicated to turning dreams of homeownership into reality. The Center guides potential homeowners through the homeownership process and provides education, informa- tion on financing options, community housing programs and homes that are available. It works with clients to overcome obstacles to homeownership and to ease the transition from renting to owning a home. The Center for Home Ownership is a place where both potential homeowners and businesses can access services under one roof. For more information, please visit www. centerforhomeownership.org. For more information, please contact Phyllis Caldwell at 336773-0286 or email pcaldwell@ centerforhomeownership.org. Results are in for Step Up Carolinas event Rural Hall man charged with manslaughter Staff Report The results are in for Step Up Carolinas, an eight-week fitness program that kicked off in April and concluded May 31, with the results representing a resounding success for participating employers and their employees. Step Up Carolinas challenged teams of North and South Carolina employees and residents to see who could walk the farthest, exercise the longest, and lose the most weight. More than 25 companies participated, and total participants numbered 11,337, with 1.8 billion steps taken in 6.3 million minutes. Total weight lost was a staggering 11,641 pounds. The spring 2013 edition, called Ready, Set, Go, challenged teams of up to 11 members to work together to increase their physical activity and track their progress via pedometer. Over 25 employers representing more than 700,000 North Carolina and South Carolina residents were offered the program. Allen Worrell Civitas News Service A Rural Hall, N.C. man has been indicted with involuntary manslaughter in the May 25 traffic death of Carroll County, Virginia tow truck driver Russell Nelson. According to Carroll County Commonwealth’s Attorney Nathan H. Lyons, a Carroll County Grand Jury indicted Jesse Tang of involuntary manslaughter on Monday. An indictment is a formal charge, not a finding of guilt. Nelson, 75, was killed the morning of May 25 after loading a disabled vehicle on the cab of his Russell’s Garage rollback truck. According to Lyons, Nelson had loaded the vehicle and was attempting to get into the cab of the rollback when he was struck by a vehicle driven by Tang on the shoulder of the road at the 5.5 mile marker of Interstate 77 North, just south of Fancy Gap, sometime before 9 a.m. that morning. “The involuntary manslaughter indictment is based on driver inattentiveness,” Lyons said. “He was driving on the shoulder when he hit a pedestrian on the shoulder of the road.” Renee Metzler, President of Step Up Carolinas, stated, “Healthy communities are happy and prosperous communities, so we’re really excited about the results of the Step Up Carolinas program. By empowering individuals to work together toward better fitness and a healthier lifestyle, we’re investing in the future of the Carolinas.” Participating employers included Piedmont Natural Gas, Polypore International, Kerr Drug, GBS Building Supply, T&S Brass and Bronze Works, Nucor, Rosenfeld Einstein, Mercer and the North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees. Their leadership brought together neighborhoods, businesses and communities to achieve health and fitness goals. The Founding sponsors of Step Up Carolinas are Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, North Carolina Business Group on Health and Mercer. The Participating sponsors are UnitedHealthcare, Wells Fargo Insurance Services, The Hartford, Health Fitness Corp., Trion, Progressive Benefit Solutions, Rosenfeld Einstein, and Colonial Life. The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and The Employers Association serve as Membership sponsors. To learn more about Step Up Carolinas, visit www.stepupcarolinas.org. The North Carolina Business Group on Health is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association and operates as an employer advocacy group using its combined leverage to make an impact on the quality and cost of delivery of health care throughout North Carolina. NCBGH has more than 45 North Carolina-based companies as members representing over 100,000 North Carolina-based employees and over 450,000 USA-based employees. NCBGH, launched in June 2011, has a 28-member board of directors and three specialized committees: Employee Engagement & Health Promotion, Healthcare Quality and Membership & Marketing. NCBGH’s website is at www.ncbgh.org. HanesBrands donates five acres Expected heavy boating traffic for holiday week 4th holiday is traditionally America’s busiest recreational boating period, with the most on-the-water traffic. If you watch fireworks from a boat, go slowly after fireworks shows end, post extra lookouts on the way home, and be prepared for delays at the launch ramp. 3. In freshwater, very small amounts of 120-volt AC current can kill. If the kids want to take a swim, never allow it in a marina, and only swim near a private dock if it is without electrical service or the power has been shut off at the source. 4. Dead batteries and prop entanglements lead the list of requests for on water towing assistance. Download the BoatUS Towing App at www.BoatUS.com/towingapp to summon water or roadside assistance. Go ahead and celebrate America’s birthday with gusto! Just remember that being on the water all day can exacerbate alcohol’s effects, so think about holding off until after you’ve safely made it home, and drink lots of water. WINSTON SALEM — The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina and HanesBrands, a leading marketer of everyday basic apparel, announced a partnership that will use a donation of 5.3 acres of land from Hanes to build a wellness park at the Fulton Family YMCA. Fulton Family YMCA, located at 385 West Hanes Mill Road, will convert the donated land into an athletic complex that will include two multipurpose fields, a walking track, outdoor exercise elements and a pavilion. The complex will not only provide outdoor athletic space, but space to expand the Fulton Family YMCA summer day camp and serve more children in the local community. The YMCA will begin construction on the athletic complex this summer. Hanes donated the property as part of the sale of its former Weeks hosiery and R&D facility, located at 401 West Hanes Mill Road. The project is already gaining support from the community. WinstonSalem Lacrosse is one of the first donors to support the field construction and plans to practice and play games on the fields. “We are incredibly grateful to HanesBrands for demonstrating with this donation how much they value our community’s health and well-being in a way that will benefit Winston-Salem residents for years to come,” said Curt Hazelbaker, president and CEO of YMCA of Northwest North Carolina. “The planned athletic complex will provide outdoor recreation opportunities unlike any in the immediate Hanes Mill Road area, as well as muchneeded green.” Hanes, which is located one mile from the Fulton Family YMCA, has a long history of supporting the branch. “HanesBrands and its employees strongly believe in being great community partners, and it is only fitting that we collaborate with a local organization that shares in our commitment of strengthening communities,” said Chris Fox, HanesBrands vice president of corporate social responsibility. “We aim to change lives by meeting the basic needs of the communities in which we live and work, and the new wellness park is another tool that will allow us to enhance lives.” Fulton Family YMCA has had a great long-term relationship with Hanes. “This is not only an addition to the Fulton Family YMCA facility – it is a contribution that will benefit both Y members and the local community,” said Richard Daniels, executive director of the Fulton Family YMCA. “Our goal is to be playing sports on these fields and enjoying the complex by fall of this year.” The Fulton Family YMCA manages an on-site fitness center at Hanes headquarters on East Hanes Mill Road in Winston-Salem.The fitness center has been a huge success among employees, and helps them stay active and live healthier lives. Through its annual United Way donations, Hanes is also a financial contributor to the YMCA’s annual giving campaign, which provides program funding and financial assistance to ensure no one is turned away from the YMCA due to the inability to pay. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina engages more than 115,000 people annually, regardless of age, income or background, to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the community’s health and wellbeing, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in communities across seven counties, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. Learn more at www.ymcanwnc.org. HanesBrands is a socially responsible leading marketer of everyday basic apparel under some of the world’s strongest apparel brands, including Hanes, Champion, Playtex, Bali, JMS/Just My Size, barely there, Wonderbra and Gear for Sports. The company sells T-shirts, bras, panties, men’s underwear, children’s underwear, socks, hosiery, casualwear and activewear produced in the company’s low-cost global supply chain. Ranked No. 512 on the Fortune 1000 list, Hanes has approximately 51,500 employees in more than 25 countries and takes pride in its strong reputation for ethical business practices. Hanes is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star 2013 and 2012 Sustained Excellence Award winner and 2010 and 2011 Partner of the Year. The company ranks No. 141 on Newsweek magazine’s list of Top 500 greenest U.S. companies. More information about the company and its corporate social responsibility initiatives, including environmental, social compliance and community improvement achievements, may be found on the Hanes corporate website at www. HanesBrands.com. By Foot Sports opens in King Submitted photo 00620905 The Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) says this July 4th holiday week will be a doozie for America’s recreational boaters. “From June 29 to July 7, America will have more boats on the water than at any other time during the entire summer boating season,” said BoatUS Director of Public Affairs Scott Croft. “Patience will run thin, mistakes will happen. Our 24-hour call centers are expecting several thousand requests for routine breakdowns, dead batteries, or flat trailer tires.” BoatUS has these five tips to keep boaters happy and safe: 1. Have a life jacket for everyone aboard, and if guests aren’t wearing it, keep it near them, under a seat ready to grab. It’s the number one step you can take to ensure everyone has a good day on the water. If you need to borrow a right-sized kids life jacket (at no cost), go to the BoatUS Foundation’s Free Kids Loaner program, www.BoatUS. com/foundation/ljlp. 2. Be patient: The July presented for Realtor, Lender and Housing Counselor of the year. First-time homebuyers who recently purchased a home with assistance from Individual Development Account, the Center for Homeownership, Forsyth County Housing or the City of Winston-Salem are encouraged to attend and bring potential homeowners, but the event is open to the public. “Owning a home is part of the American dream,” said Phyllis Caldwell, director of The Center for Homeownership. “We are excited to celebrate that joy with new and potential homeowners through this event. The American Dream Celebration By Foot Sports, located at 123-A East Dalton Road, recently celebrated the opening of their store as a new business in town with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The store features running shoes and gear. Members of the King Chamber of Commerce joined in to help welcome By Foot Sports to the downtown business area. Shown during the ribbon cutting ceremony above are (left to right) Tiffany Boyles, Joyce Triche, Barry Amburn, By Foot Sports owners Jeff and Christy Beckelhimer, Chamber Director Deanne Moore, Taylor Shelton, Chamber President Marie Love, Mayor Jack Warren, and Suzan Garner.