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The face of The Produce Lady program is Brenda Sutton, N.C. Cooperative Extension director in Rockingham County. Brenda grew up on a farm in eastern Wake County and developed a love for good, home-grown food as a child. Good quality, local foods are her passion and she loves sharing healthy, nutritious ways to select, store, prepare and preserve foods from the local farmers market. She’s all about easy, no-nonsense tips that help people incorporate more fresh produce into their diets.

The program consists of a series of videos on North Carolina fruits and vegetables and other local food products. The program includes a website, recipes, blog, food demonstrations at farmers markets and other events, and YouTube and Facebook pages.

Email: brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu

Websites: www.ces.ncsu.edu/rockingham
www.theproducelady.org

Brenda Sutton is a Guest Columnist for Rockingham County Events & News Online; We at RCENO.com, Thank Mrs. Sutton for her contibutions to our content.

Disclaimer: The Views and Opinions Expressed by the author are his or her opinions only and do not necessarily reflect those of RCENO.com, It’s Staff, or Contractors.

 

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Hi, Melinda from Frugal Grace here! I work as a Billing & Insurance Manager for a physician´s office, and my addiction-of-choice is quilting. My husband and I enjoy watching movies, spending time with our 5 kids, hanging out with our two pups, and riding our motorcycle up the Blue Ridge when we can. I’ve been a couponer and deal-seeker for years now, and there is nothing quite like the “high” of finding a really great deal or freebie. I love helping my friends and family live a frugal lifestyle, and I am having a great time helping the Rockingham County community do the same through the weekly Frugal Feature here at rceno.com! Remember: “Never pay full price!!”

For more deals, visit Melinda at Frugal Grace

Melinda Payne is a Guest Columnist for Rockingham County Events & News Online; We at RCENO.com, Thank Mrs. Payne for her contibutions to our content.

Disclaimer: The Views and Opinions Expressed by the author are his or her opinions only and do not necessarily reflect those of RCENO.com, It’s Staff, or Contractors.

 

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Hi, Melinda from Frugal Grace here! I work as a Billing & Insurance Manager for a physician´s office, and my addiction-of-choice is quilting. My husband and I enjoy watching movies, spending time with our 5 kids, hanging out with our two pups, and riding our motorcycle up the Blue Ridge when we can. I’ve been a couponer and deal-seeker for years now, and there is nothing quite like the “high” of finding a really great deal or freebie. I love helping my friends and family live a frugal lifestyle, and I am having a great time helping the Rockingham County community do the same through the weekly Frugal Feature here at rceno.com! Remember: “Never pay full price!!”

For more deals, visit Melinda at Frugal Grace

Melinda Payne is a Guest Columnist for Rockingham County Events & News Online; We at RCENO.com, Thank Mrs. Payne for her contibutions to our content.

Disclaimer: The Views and Opinions Expressed by the author are his or her opinions only and do not necessarily reflect those of RCENO.com, It’s Staff, or Contractors.

 

This article is written as a tribute to Brewster, my niece’s 17-year-old Yorkie. Brewster passed into eternal rest on January 6, 2012, after having lived a long and happy life with his loving family. Many heartfelt condolences are being sent to Brewster’s family. Pet owners all know the deep emotional connection between humans and their pets. Pets touch the heart and soul forever. So, little Brewster, thank you for your love and may you rest in eternal peace.

In honor of Brewster’s life, it is only fitting that we look at some issues surrounding pet ownership. Most dogs and cats require a certain amount of routine grooming, either daily or weekly. Many simple grooming issues can be addressed by pet owners at home but most owners prefer to leave the actual bathing and grooming to a professional groomer.

When choosing a professional groomer, there are several very important issues to consider. Try to schedule a time to meet with the grooming salon owner/manager when it is convenient for them so you can get to know them and the facility prior to the first appointment. Most professional groomers will be happy to schedule a brief tour of the bathing, drying and grooming areas and answer your questions. Do some research about your breed of animal and learn what grooming techniques are commonly used so you can discuss them with the groomer. It is often helpful to ask friends or family for recommendations of groomers. Even then, you should personally check out the facility and see that it meets safety standards. Remember, even though most pet groomers are well-trained and experienced, they are not required to be professionally licensed in many areas.

Even though a pet grooming salon is a very busy place, the owner/manager should be able to spend a few minutes with you to answer your questions and get to know your pet, if you make an appointment at a convenient time. You should be allowed to observe the groomers at work. They should ALWAYS handle the pets gently and safely. Pets should be tethered in a safety harness so they cannot fall off the grooming table. The groomer should never, under any circumstances, walk away from the table farther than arm’s reach while a pet is tethered. Pets have died when they stepped off a table while tethered in a neck harness.

Ask to see the bathing and drying areas of the grooming facility. The bathing area should be clean and well lit. The groomer should maintain control of the animal at all times during the bathing process. Tethers are commonly used to restrain pets in the bathing tub, using the same rules as on the grooming table. The pet should never be left alone or out of arm’s reach of the groomer.

After the bath comes the drying process. This is where you should be specific with the groomer as to what kind of drying device is used and determine if it would be suitable for your pet. In most salons pets will be placed in a cage with large drying hoses or fans attached. The hoses or fans are typically mounted to the side or front. The dryer is designed to create a high volume of air which will dry the pet while the groomer is attending to other pets. Most newer dryers use room temperature air and circulate the air through the cage. Ask your groomer if this method of drying is appropriate for your pet, especially if the pet is over ten years of age or if your pet is a brachycephalic breed (short noses/narrow nostrils).

Cage dryers should never have heating elements, even though some grooming salons may still have these in use. Heating elements are dangerous and can overheat and dehydrate your pet and damage skin and coats. Animals have been known to experience heat stroke from dryers using heating elements. Additionally, ALL dryers should have an automatic timer that shuts off in no more than 10 to 15 minutes and that must be reset by hand. A dryer should never reset automatically.

If you are concerned about your pet’s stress level in a cage dryer, you should ask for a demonstration so that you can observe and hear the dryer for yourself. Cage dryers are high-velocity, forced air units that are designed to create a large volume of air to dry the pet as quickly as possible. These dryers are quite loud and your pet will be subjected to the constant noise for 15 to 30 minutes, on average. Remember, your dog’s ears are much more sensitive than yours. I have personally witnessed dogs becoming noticeably distressed when these dryers are activated. A friend of mine, who is an experienced grooming salon owner, suggests that pets might more easily acclimate to the dryer noise if the dryer is turned on and then the pet is introduced into the environment slowly rather than being placed into the cage and then the dryer being activated suddenly.

Grooming salons also use hand-held dryers at the grooming tables. These dryers should be designed specifically for pet drying and should not use the high wattage of human hair dryers, which would be dangerous for your dog’s skin. This type of pet dryer can also be quite loud but is more appropriate for some breeds. The eyes and ears should be shielded by the groomer’s hand when using this method. While consuming more of the groomer’s time, it does offer more personal contact between the groomer and the pet. If there is time, you could ask for a brief demonstration of this technique and have the groomer explain which dryer they plan to use for your pet and why.

A few years ago, I took my puppy to a pet salon that had been in business for several years. I assumed the owner was trained and professional, so I didn’t ask any questions. When I picked up my pet , I noticed that the tops of his feet looked raw and very red. I asked about it and the groomer told me that is was because his feet had to be trimmed very closely. My pet began licking his feet immediately on the drive home, as if trying to ease some discomfort.

Over the next few days, his feet were raw and sore but eventually did heal, with the help of some cream from the vet. I learned that the metal blade on the clippers can get very hot, hot enough to burn the skin. Another professional groomer told me that clipper blades must be changed often during each grooming session in order to maintain cool blades. Can you imagine the discomfort your pet would endure if a blistering hot metal blade was used to clip around sensitive skin? In addition, you may request that the groomer not clip or shave so closely.

Some dogs, especially younger ones unaccustomed to grooming, do have particularly sensitive skin around the feet, stomach and face so you might see a skin rash when clipped very close or shaved, even if done properly. If you discuss these issues with your grooming professional, they will educate you on the best and safest styles for your pet.

As you can see, your pet’s safety and comfort are your responsibility, as well as the responsibility of the grooming salon you choose. Larger, high volume salons may be a bit more focused on getting the pets in and out as quickly as possible to maximize profits. Smaller salons are more personal, but in either case, you must be your pet’s advocate. A professional salon owner/manager will be happy to answer your questions and demonstrate their procedures. Even though their job is very demanding, their goal is to make you and your pet happy.

My name is Sandra Green and I enjoy reading and writing articles relating to various consumer issues. Sharing helpful tips and knowledge of consumer affairs seems like a natural extension of my lifelong interest in customer relations. Having been involved in some form of customer service throughout my work career with the United States Postal Service, Rockingham County Schools, the U.S. Census and various other personal endeavors, I have seen firsthand the impact of consumer education. Personally, I have occasionally experienced the negative consequences of not being fully informed before making a consumer decision. I find it fun and rewarding to do my homework prior to making purchases and financially prudent to ask plenty of questions. My hope is that some of the suggestions I share in my writing will inform and help others in their decision-making. Obviously, my experience is subjective and it is written merely to provoke thought rather than be a guide. I welcome readers’ comments at my email address: sgp2525@yahoo.com

Disclaimer: The Views and Opinions Expressed by the author are his or her opinions only and do not necessarily reflect those of RCENO.com, It’s Staff, or Contractors.

 

Construction Time Line:

Take bids 2/28/12

Break ground 5/15/12

Financing appears to be in order, so this is not a problem. To all who did so much to make this happen many thanks. Thanks also to the citizens of Madison and Mayodan for their working together on this project. I know a lot about these two towns. When I worked at Sears and met so many fine folks from this community the only thing I remember is don’t talk to me about joining the two. This maybe a start to bring the two communities together.

I am glad to have been aware of this from the start by finding out about two libraries and the way they were run. Now. that it has come to be a reality thanks to all who gave and helped. I think Mr. McMichael had hopes of this being the start of the two communities coming together by giving the land as he did.

It has been a real joy to have watch the community take on so many projects the last two years volunteering time and money to help the following:

Western Rockingham County Library

Duane Best Auditorium Seating at Morehead High School

Rockingham County Animal Shelter

Sculptors at the New Courthouse

Volunteers to Repair the Mayodan Library

Extension volunteers thought the county

School volunteers

I am sure there are more and what a joy it is to watch all this going on. THANKS !!!!!!!!!

Forrest Bray is a Guest Columnist for Rockingham County Events & News Online; Forrest spends his personal time, as it comes available, attending meetings in the County and provides his own insight and editorials into those meetings attended. We at RCENO.com, Thank Mr. Bray for his contibutions to our content. You can contact Forrest Bray via his email address bray5113@bellsouth.net.

Disclaimer: The Views and Opinions Expressed by the author are his or her opinions only and do not necessarily reflect those of RCENO.com, It’s Staff, or Contractors.

 

The speaker for the night was Rockingham County’s new manager, Lance Metzler, who gave his background and what to expect in the future. He was very open about being transparent. The speech was very informative and he opened the floor for questions. After his presentation, Metzler went down through the middle of the group shaking hands.

Forrest Bray is a Guest Columnist for Rockingham County Events & News Online; Forrest spends his personal time, as it comes available, attending meetings in the County and provides his own insight and editorials into those meetings attended. We at RCENO.com, Thank Mr. Bray for his contibutions to our content. You can contact Forrest Bray via his email address bray5113@bellsouth.net.

Disclaimer: The Views and Opinions Expressed by the author are his or her opinions only and do not necessarily reflect those of RCENO.com, It’s Staff, or Contractors.

 

“Super” Snacks for the Big Game

Fresh produce wants in on the big game this year - go for it! (Source: watermelon.org)

Aside from family and friends, food may be the single most important factor for fans looking to enjoy the Super Bowl each year. We know some of you may be planning to serve chips, fried finger-foods or the occasional frothy beverage at your gameday get-together, but there are healthier, alternative snacks that are sure to score big with you and your guests. What do you have to lose?

Root for the home team

While our favorite pro athletes are grinding it out on the football field, North Carolina producers continue growing it in the farm field. Even in the dead of winter, chances are good you can find local apples, carrots, peanuts, squash and sweet potatoes at retailers and farmers markets. Try these fun party snacks for a sure win this year!

“Pick 6” Veggie Tray

Choose six of your favorite vegetables (try to include a couple of local options), cut them into finger-friendly pieces and serve with a dressing. If you’re not careful, someone may snatch this one and take it to the house! Create single-serve portions by spooning some dressing into a clear party cup and pre-loading it with veggie sticks (carrots, celery and peppers, for example).

The Trick Play

Every team has a trick or two up its sleeves. Make sure to include celery and zucchini sticks with those chicken wings and place pepper strips next to the veggie tray with the more traditional items, like baby carrots. Slices of lettuce, onion and tomato always find their way onto burgers and sandwiches when available. They’ll never see it coming!

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The face of The Produce Lady program is Brenda Sutton, N.C. Cooperative Extension director in Rockingham County. Brenda grew up on a farm in eastern Wake County and developed a love for good, home-grown food as a child. Good quality, local foods are her passion and she loves sharing healthy, nutritious ways to select, store, prepare and preserve foods from the local farmers market. She’s all about easy, no-nonsense tips that help people incorporate more fresh produce into their diets.

The program consists of a series of videos on North Carolina fruits and vegetables and other local food products. The program includes a website, recipes, blog, food demonstrations at farmers markets and other events, and YouTube and Facebook pages.

Email: brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu

Websites: www.ces.ncsu.edu/rockingham
www.theproducelady.org

Brenda Sutton is a Guest Columnist for Rockingham County Events & News Online; We at RCENO.com, Thank Mrs. Sutton for her contibutions to our content.

Disclaimer: The Views and Opinions Expressed by the author are his or her opinions only and do not necessarily reflect those of RCENO.com, It’s Staff, or Contractors.

 

Forrest Bray is a Guest Columnist for Rockingham County Events & News Online; Forrest spends his personal time, as it comes available, attending meetings in the County and provides his own insight and editorials into those meetings attended. We at RCENO.com, Thank Mr. Bray for his contibutions to our content. You can contact Forrest Bray via his email address bray5113@bellsouth.net.

Disclaimer: The Views and Opinions Expressed by the author are his or her opinions only and do not necessarily reflect those of RCENO.com, It’s Staff, or Contractors.

Rockingham County Board of Commissioners’ Meeting, January 23, 2012

This was another night to discuss repairs to another facility, this being the swimming pool at Rockingham High School. This pool was constructed when the new high school was built. The reasoning for having the pool was to allow county students to learn to swim when they had few opportunities to learn otherwise. The pool has over thirty years on it, but like other structures when built, they must be maintained. The pool is used by a lot of outside organizations and it was not clear how much they pay for use of the pool. This was built for the use of the high school and any outside users should pay an adequate fee for upkeep. The commissioners asked the Finance Director to look into the possible ways to finance work on the pool and to let them know.

Now the commissioners have to find a way to come up with the revenue to take care of RCC and the high school pool. Most of the commissioners are concerned with all these costs and where the funds are coming from. The commissioners will try to take care of these issues at their next meeting.

The new county manager presented to the commissioners a service contract policy, something the county has needed for years. This policy will require that we do as much business in the county as possible. So now we will watch and see who follows this policy.

Another presentation the county manager made was a Citizen’s Academy, which I think is a good idea. The Academy will allow citizens to learn about how county government works and also how they can participate in boards and commissions. This has been brought up a few times before, but it never went anywhere. The job of running county government is time consuming and I wonder if many people running for office realize how much time it takes.

Forrest Bray is a Guest Columnist for Rockingham County Events & News Online; Forrest spends his personal time, as it comes available, attending meetings in the County and provides his own insight and editorials into those meetings attended. We at RCENO.com, Thank Mr. Bray for his contibutions to our content. You can contact Forrest Bray via his email address bray5113@bellsouth.net.

Disclaimer: The Views and Opinions Expressed by the author are his or her opinions only and do not necessarily reflect those of RCENO.com, It’s Staff, or Contractors.

 

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Pillsbury Crescents Save $.50
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Pillsbury Italian Meal Bread $.40
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Hamburger Helper Save $.80
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BC Fruit Snacks Save $.50
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Total cereal Save $.75
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Yoplait Cups Save $.40
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Kix cereal Save $.75
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Cheerios Cereal Save $.50
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Chex Mix or Snacks Save $.50
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PB Toaster Strudel Save $.50
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PB Cookie Dough Save $1
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Gogurt, Trix, Splitz Save $.75
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Fiber One Bars Save $.40
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Yoplait Frzn Smthie Save $.75
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Yoplait Greek yogurt Save $.50
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Chex Mix Treats Save $.50
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Fun da-middles Mix Save $.50
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Nature Valley Save $0.75
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Totinos Pizza Stuffers Save $1
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The main thing that was a on the agenda was the request for zoning on a track of land bordering on the state line with Virginia for an industrial development that a group are trying to make work. This is in the 220 HWY which could have a good chance for industry to want to locate. This is being formed by Henry County Industrial Development Authority. I had heard of this and tonight I gained a lot more of what is going on with this project that could give a good shot for Rockingham, whenever 220 hwy opens up. The board passed on this and will go to the County commission. Another good thing going on in the county.

Forrest Bray is a Guest Columnist for Rockingham County Events & News Online; Forrest spends his personal time, as it comes available, attending meetings in the County and provides his own insight and editorials into those meetings attended. We at RCENO.com, Thank Mr. Bray for his contibutions to our content. You can contact Forrest Bray via his email address bray5113@bellsouth.net.

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