Reidsville Junior Woman’s Club Holds Annual Banquet by: Katie Barber (Reidsville, NC) – The Reidsville Junior Woman’s Club held their annual New Member Induction and New Board Installation Banquet on Thursday, April 19th at Pennrose Park Country Club. New members welcomed into the volunteer service organization were Katie Barber, Kristin Reagan, Christie Ross, Jana Stewart, [...]
Want to be a little more eco-friendly or “green” in your home? It’s really not that hard to replace some of the harsh, noxious-smelling chemicals you use with more natural alternatives. Substances such as vinegar, essential oils, and baking soda can be just as effective as their more costly counterparts, but won’t be as harsh [...]
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May 14, 2012 Tonight was another choice time to go to a School Board meeting and see students give so much to their learning by showing what they can do. Tonight students from Reidsville high school showed their hotbotz they had made and went to St. Louis, Missouri to place 14th in the Robotics World [...]
Most of us have heard the cliche “You can’t get blood from a turnip.” The adage is usually quoted to remark on some state of financial duress or when we’ve been asked for something we deem as far beyond our means to provide. A lot of us see the precept as inarguable. I, however, do [...]
Last weekend marked one of my favorite times of year – the opening of several local farmers markets in Rockingham County! Here are some tips to help you make the most of shopping LOCAL and getting the best deals on fresh foods and other goodies when you visit your favorite market. Got any other tips? [...]
Strawberries and Seafood Recipes / The Produce Lady Posted by Megan Bame The N.C. Strawberry Project in partnership with Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte included three cook-offs where students brought forth their most creative strawberry dishes. As I looked over the recipes, it quickly became apparent that my palette was amateur, at best, because [...]
I’ve never asked for payment to read a few of my poems to an audience. As long as I have gas money (which is becoming increasingly difficult these days), I’m willing and ready to share my love of poetry and my poems to anyone who will listen. The way I look at it, the more [...]
Letter to Editor 5/1/12 Rockingham County Friends Meeting (Quakers) opposes the Constitutional Amendment concerning domestic unions that will be on the May 8 ballot. We believe the proposed Amendment is unnecessary, unjust and would do our state real harm. While seeking to bar recognition of same-sex relationships, it would also cancel recognition of non-married heterosexual [...]
Lately I’ve often found myself dwelling on seasons and the expected versus unexpected timing of events in life. It’s important to allow moments to fully bloom, large or small, long or brief, giving them the individual consideration and respect they deserve. My oldest daughter recently moved into a great new apartment in a neighboring state. [...]
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