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APRIL/MAY/JUNE 2012

Inside this Issue

2 Where to recycle items

banned from landfills; How to

end unwanted publications

2

Free Exercise Program

4 National Day of Prayer

Service scheduled

5 New retirement community

offers free programs

7 Spring Plan/Seed Sale

scheduled

7 Triad Farm to Table Co-op

8 208

th Army Band coming

to Rural Hall

Rural Hall

Resident

Honored

On March 3, 2012, Rural Hall native Teddy Speas was honored at a Professional Wrestler’s Reunion held at the Mobile International Speedway in Mobile Alabama. Known in the Professional Wrestling world as Referee Morgan Dollar, Teddy was honored with the Speedy Hatfield Referee of the Year Award at the Gulf Coast Wrestler’s Reunion (GCWR) by Alabama Legend Cowboy Bob Kelly along with WWE great, Paul Bearer. Teddy was nominated by NWA Referee legend and dear friend Charlie Smith from Atlanta, Georgia. Teddy’s break came in pro-wrestling when long time friend, Jimmy “Boogie Woogie Man” Valiant persuaded him to referee a wrestling match back in the 90’s with Valiant against the Assassin. Since then, “Morgan Dollar” has worked with greats such as J.J. Dillon, Harley Race, Buddy Landel, Terry Funk, Shannon Moore, and Frank Parker just to name a few. Teddy is also on the Executive Board of the Cauliflower Alley Club (CAC) and is program coordinator for the annual reunion held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The CAC is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that raises money for the older pro-wrestlers that have a need for a little financial help along the way. Teddy shares, “The old-

timers didn’t make the money they make today and barely get by on Social Security. The majority had no retirement in play and now are struggling when a crisis comes up. The CAC is there in those times of need.” Teddy along with his wife, Annette, took time off from his business, Rural Hall Taxidermy, and drove to Alabama for this special presentation. “It was an 11-hour drive - but well worth it! I had friends come to this from Seattle, Washington; Dallas, Texas; and, up and down the east coast. All in all, 350-400 pro-wrestling affiliated people were in attendance as the GCWR is not open to fans and open only to workers of the business. To be honored by your peers is really special. I have been honored by wrestling fans all across the country. When your peers honor you, you know you have accomplished something not many people can lay claims to! I never worked in the Gulf Coast Territory so for the GCWR to honor me is really a special event for me. I am truly honored and humbled.”

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Garden Spot News

Town of Rural Hall

423Bethania-Rural Hall Road

Post Office Box 549

Rural Hall, NC 27045

336/969-6856 PHONE

336/969-9081 FAX

www.ruralhall.com

townhall@ruralhall.com

Submitted Photo: NWA Referee Legend Charlie Smith (left) with Teddy “Morgan Dollar” Speas

April/May/June 2012

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Recycling

There are many free recycling options now available to the community. With so much interest in protecting our earth and reusing items, we are providing you with several recycling options. Some of these options are now being offered due to landfill bans that have been imposed over the past few years. Batteries – Rechargeable batteries can be recycled at Lowe’s Home Improvement and Home Depot. Cell Phones – Old cell phones, once service has been terminated, can be donated to a local charity or recycled at one of the following locations: AT&T, Best Buy, LG Electronics, Office Depot, Sony Ericsson, Sprint, Staples, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs) are banned from landfills due to their mercury content. The bulbs can be recycled at Home Depot, Lowe’s Home Improvement, and 3RC-EnviroStation. Mercury exposure is

very dangerous. Broken bulbs should be cleaned up and disposed of properly. Visit this site to learn more about the proper disposal http://www.epa.gov/mercury/spills/index.htm#flourescent. Any time one pound or more of mercury is released to the environment, it is mandatory to call the National Response Center (NRC). The NRC hotline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 800/424-8802. Note that because mercury is heavy, only two tablespoons of mercury weigh about one pound.

Pictured above –Recycling bin located at

Lowe’s Home Improvement for recycling of

CFLs, rechargeable batteries and plastic bags.

Junk Mail – North Carolina’s Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance has developed a list of tried-and-true methods to help eliminate junk mail.

- Visit www.dmachoice.com to send a message to bulk mailers remove your name off mailing lists.

- Major credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax, Inc., Innovis and Trans Union Corp. can be reached at one telephone number: 888/567-8688, or visit http://www.optoutprescreen.com.

- For unwanted catalogs, visit

www.catalogchoice.org. - To stop free papers that might be showing

up in your mailbox or piling up in your

driveway, visit www.stopfreepapers.org. - Fill in and return opt-out privacy cards from

financial organizations. Financial organizations are now required to provide customers with opt-out privacy cards so you can request that your name be removed from their bulk mailing lists.

- Call those “800” numbers provided on catalogs and other bulk mailings to request your name to be removed from mailing lists.

Oil & Oil Filters can be recycled at Rural Hall Automotive and Advance Auto. Plastic Bags – Most chain stores, including Food Lion, Wal-Mart, and Lowe’s Home Improvement accept plastic bags including dry-cleaning bags, bread bags, and wraps from paper towels, bathroom tissue, napkins, diapers and newspapers. Televisions, Computers and Computer Equipment - These items can be taken to the 3RC-EnviroStation. Wooden Pallets are accepted at A&J Pallets in Rural Hall. A&J Pallets is located at 121 Anderson Road just off Broad Street. Call 336/969-0265 to find out how you can recycle your pallets. Yellow Pages Opt-Out – Want relief from unwanted phone books? Visit www.yellowpagesoptout.com, a one-stop clearinghouse to stop receiving telephone directories. This is an official website of the Yellow Pages Association and Association of Directory Publishers. This is a product of negotiations between several organizations and government agencies across the country, including North Carolina. 3RC-EnviroStation is located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd in Winston-Salem across from Bowman Gray Stadium. 3RC is open year-round from 9 AM until 2 PM Tuesday through Friday and 9 AM until 12 Noon on Saturday, except holidays. For more information, call 336/784-4300.

Get Smart, Get Moving!

The Town of Rural Hall offers a flexible exercise and wellness program called Get Smart, Get Moving! This program encourages individuals to increase their physical activity and overall general wellness. Get Smart, Get Moving! allows you to exercise when you want, how you want and where you want.

Get Smart, Get Moving! begins Monday, April 9th

and continues through Sunday, October 7

th – a total of 6 months.

Each participant who registers will receive a 6-month fitness journal to track/record daily activity and time. Other items that can be noted are progress, miles, goals, daily exercise, etc. The fitness journal is yours to keep. You do not have to turn it in at program-end.

The program is great for all ages and all levels of intensity.

Participants can exercise anywhere, anytime, anyway they desire. Of course, participants are encouraged to utilize the facilities at Covington Memorial Park and the sidewalks throughout town. Join us at 6 PM on Monday, April 9

th at Covington Memorial Park for the kickoff. For

more information about the Get Smart, Get Moving! program, contact Monica at Town Hall by phone, 336/969-6856, or email, monicathomas@ruralhall.com.

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Town Hall News

Curb Painting – Please note that it is illegal for a homeowner to paint or to allow another to paint a house number or anything else on a curb. This is considered defacing government property and there are penalties associated with such. Solicitations – Unfortunately, the Town is unable to prevent solicitors from knocking on your door; however, we are able to require that they obtain a solicitation permit. The permit issued by the Town does not endorse, support or solidify the solicitation. It does provide us with information regarding the solicitor including a picture ID, contact information and the nature of their solicitation. If someone knocks on your door, ask to see their permit issued by the Town. Remember – you do not have to answer the door when they call upon you. If you are still nervous, call the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office at 336/727-2112. Bulk Items are picked up on Tuesdays. Items should be placed at the road, behind the sidewalk, by 7 AM on Tuesdays. Lead-based paint, tires, glass, TVs, computers, railroad ties and other hazardous items will not be accepted. If items are small enough to be placed in the trash can, please bag them and place in the trash can. The arm of the truck is unable to pick up small items. Brush & Limbs are also picked up each Tuesday. Limbs should be no longer than 6 feet in length and no larger than 6 inches in diameter. Property owners with more than one load a week will be charged $100 for each additional or partial load. Brush and limbs should be at the road, behind the sidewalk by 7 AM on Tuesdays for service. No contractor work will be picked up. Yard Waste such as grass clippings, small amounts of leaves, twigs, flowers, etc. should be placed in a yard waste cart. These carts can be purchased at Town Hall for a one-time fee of $70. Once purchased, the cart becomes property of the homeowner and can be taken with you should you move. Yard waste will not be picked up without a yard waste cart. Grass Clippings – When mowing your yards, please do not blow the grass clippings into the road. Not only is it unsightly but it flows into the storm drains. Just another Stormwater Savvy Tip. Garbage Service is provided each Tuesday by Waste Management. Garbage carts should be

placed at curbside by 7AM and removed by 7PM each Tuesday. Garbage will only be picked up in approved Waste Management containers. Recycling Service is also provided each Tuesday by Waste Management. Recycling bins should be placed at the curb by 7 AM and removed from the curb by 7 PM each Tuesday. Items permitted in the recycling bins are: all plastics 1-7, aluminum cans, steel cans, glass bottles and jars (not canning jars), magazines and newspapers. All containers should be rinsed out prior to placing in recycling bins to keep from contaminating other recyclable items. Missed garbage and recycling should be reported to Town Hall at 336/969-6856. Service can be delayed due to weather conditions and/or holidays. Delays are posted at www.ruralhall.com. NOTE: Garbage & Recycling Service will be delayed one day the week of May 28th. Flag Purchases – Flags can be purchased for $20 to honor/remember individuals to replace faded and worn flags flown along Broad Street and HWY 65 on special occasions. Recent flag purchases:

December 2011 In memory of Lenwood O. Golden, Sr., Jessie E.

M. Sheff, and Royal E. Miller, Sr. by Zelner Miller Family

Sidewalk Construction is hoped to begin summer 2012 on HWY 65 in two areas: on the north side from Broad Street westward to St. James UMC, and on the south side from Sea Shell Court westward to Runningbrook Lane. This continues our goal of making Rural Hall a walkable community. Grant funding was received for this project.

Rural Hall

Elementary

School News

March 30-April 6: NO SCHOOL April 16: 7 PM, Spring Program & PTA Meeting May 28: NO SCHOOL June 6: 5

th Grade Celebration

June 7: Last Day of School

Town of Rural Hall

Larry T. Williams

Mayor

Herman C. Denny

Mayor Pro Tem

Jerry H. Canady

Councilman

John N. McDermon

Councilman

Ricky S. Plunkett

Councilman

D. Barrett Burge

Town Attorney

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Frank L. James

Town Manager

Dora K. Moore

Town Clerk/Office Supervisor

Cindy D. Moseley

Accounting Clerk

Monica S. Thomas

Receptionist/Payroll Clerk

Mike Burroughs

Town Officer

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Steve Wall

Public Works Supervisor

Chris Southern

Public Works Crew Leader

Jason Hill

Public Works

Donnie White

Public Works

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Eddie Horn

Fire Chief

Rodney Johnson

Career Firefighter

Andy Marshall

Career Firefighter

Brian McGlamery

Career Firefighter

Eric Stewart

Career Firefighter

Mark Williams

Career Firefighter

Josh Wright

Career Firefighter

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Agenda Briefing

1st Monday, 11:30 AM

Council Meeting

2nd Monday, 7:00 PM

Mo Roberts with

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Local Church

Events

Remember- the entire community is invited to these events. Call the church number listed for service times and more details about events. Antioch & Oak Grove United Methodist Churches (969-9797) April 8: 6:57 AM, Easter Sunrise Service followed by breakfast Beck’s Baptist Church (924-2178) Bethany Baptist Church (767-0760) Disciples of Grace Ministries (969-0516) www.dgmministries.org www.wowwomenofwisdom.org April 3: 7 PM, WOW Movement Meeting April 4: 7 PM, Men’s Meeting April 7: 1 PM, Easter Egg Hunt/Cookout May 20: 11 AM, 4

th Anniversary Service

June 5: 7 PM, Women’s Movement Meeting June 6: 7 PM, Men’s Meeting Faith United Methodist Church (969-4600) April 5: 7 PM, Tenebrae Service May 19: 9 AM-12 Noon, Shredding Event First Baptist Church of Rural Hall (969-5144) www.fbcruralhall.org April 8: 8 AM, Easter Breakfast April 8: 10:30 AM, “Champion of Love” Easter musical First Baptist Church of Stanleyville (377-2984)www.stanleyvillebaptist.org March 31-April 1: 6:30 PM, “My Name is Jesus” Easter play – FREE April 1: 11 AM, Palm Sunday Musical April 5: 7 PM, Living Lord’s Supper Drama April 7: 10:30 AM-3 PM, My Sister in Christ Closet – Prom Dresses April 7: 11 AM-3 PM, Easter Celebration & Hero/Transportation Day April 8: 6:30 AM, Sunrise Service April 29: 11 AM, First Baptist Church Rocky Mount Choir & Orchestra May 6: 11 AM, Senior Adult Day with Musical May 27: 6:30 PM, Memorial Day Service

Jefferson Church of Christ (969-2341) Mar.31: 10:30 AM, Easter Egg Hunt April 8: 7 AM, Sonrise Service April 21: 11 AM-3 PM, Annual Car Show – Free admission, free food, free entertainment. Rain date April 22, 4-7 PM. Kingswood United Methodist Church (969-5437) Nazareth Lutheran Church (969-5902) Mar. 31: 1-3 PM, All Around Easter Faith Festival – A fun, active, child-friendly, family event about the week leading up to Easter, guided by a Circus Ringmaster and others. There will be hot dogs, popcorn and drinks. FREE to the public. April 1: 6:30 PM, Movie Night April 5: 7 PM, Maundy Thursday Service April 6: 12-3 PM, Good Friday Prayer Vigil – Come and stay as long as you want. April 6: 7:30 PM, Tenebrae Service (Service of Shadows) April 8: 9:30 AM, Potluck Breakfast followed by Easter Egg Hunt April 21: 8 AM-2 PM, Youth Yard/Bake/Hot Dog Sale & Car Wash April 29: 2 PM, Adventure Landing miniature golfing May 5: 6 PM, Cinco de Mayo Mexican potluck meal and game night May 19: 12:30 PM, Mother/Daughter/Friend May Day – Call church for details May 27: 9:30 AM, International Potluck Breakfast to celebrate Pentecost June 11: 7 PM, Outdoor Movie Night & School’s Out Party June 28-29: 6:30-8:30 PM, VBS: Journey to Babylon – Call church to register June 30: 10 AM-2 PM, VBS: Journey to Babylon – Call church to register July 1: 11 AM, VBS: Journey to Babylon Closing Northridge Baptist Church (969-2330) Rural Hall Church of Christ (969-5237) Rural Hall Church of God (969-9402) June 25-29: 7 PM, VBS: Journey to Babylon Rural Hall Moravian Church (969-9488) www.rhmc.org April 1: 7 PM, Palm Sunday Lovefeast April 2-4: 7 PM, Holy Week Service April 5: 7 PM, Maundy Thursday Communion Service April 6: 2:15 PM, Crucifixion Service 7 PM, Tenebrae Service

April 20: 9 AM-6 PM, Children’s Consignment Sale April 21: 8 AM-1 PM, Children’s Consignment Sale April 29: 6 PM, Sr. High Youth Talent/No Talent Show – Donations accepted for mission trip May 6: 11 AM, Anniversary Lovefeast May 12: 7 AM-2 PM, Annual Sr. High Youth Yard Sale May 27: 11 AM, Communion Service St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (377-2619) United Baptist Church (924-2771) April 1: 10:56 AM, Palm Sunday Celebration April 5: 7:30 PM, Maundy Thursday Service April 7: 1-4 PM, Children’s Easter Play

The 61st Annual National Day of Prayer will take place Thursday, May 3, 2012. This year’s theme is "One Nation Under God."

The Rural Hall/Stanleyville Ministerial Association invites everyone to attend the National Day of Prayer service to be held at Nazareth Lutheran Church on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 12 Noon. The Rural Hall/Stanleyville Ministerial Association will have a brief service of prayer. A light lunch will be provided afterwards for all in attendance, courtesy of Steve Hill Insurance Agency, Carolina Farm Credit and area churches. For more information about the National Day of Prayer visit: www.nationaldayofprayer.org.

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Senior News

Rural Hill Apartments is a senior community for individuals 62 and older who still want to live on their own without all the maintenance hassles. They are located on Heatherton Lane just off of NC 65, across from Nazareth Lutheran Church. For more information on this close-knit community, please call 336/969-0555.

•••••• Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville is a new retirement community that provides assisted services. Arbor Ridge is located at 350 Arbor View Lane in Winston-Salem across from First Baptist Church of Stanleyville. To learn more about Arbor Ridge, call 336/377-2195 or visit www.ridgecare.com. Arbor Ridge also offers meeting spaces for civic groups at no charge. April 11: 2 PM, Fancy Feet Line Dancers April 18: 12 Noon, Lunch & Learn Seminar – “Participating in Your Plan of Care” presented by Dee Leahman with Hospice & Palliative Care Center. Limited seating. RSVP 336/377-2195. May 16: 12 Noon, Lunch & Learn Seminar – “Navigating Today’s Healthcare System” presented by Dee Leahman with Hospice & Palliative Care Center. Limited seating. RSVP 336/377-2195. June 27: 12 Noon, Lunch & Learn Seminar – “Taking the Mystery Out of Hospice” presented by Dee Leahman with Hospice & Palliative Care Center. Limited seating. RSVP 336/377-2195. July 21: 11 AM-4 PM, Christmas in July Bazaar to benefit The Living Well. Vendors Needed. Contact Kim Hayes at 336/377-2195.

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SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) - If you or someone you know doesn’t have enough to eat, contact the Department of Social Services at 336/703-3800 or visit the AARP Benefits QuickLINK at

www.aarp.org/snap.

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Rural Hall Senior Citizens Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 11:30 AM at The Living Well Senior Center located in the lower level of First Baptist Church of Rural Hall. Typically, they have covered dish meals; however, this can change from time to time. For more information on this club, contact Faye Ray at 336/969-6996. April 3: Therapy Dog presentation given by Pattie Ann Lynch, Claire McEought and Teresa Hicks. Three dogs will accompany them for their program. May 1: Lunch at Mayflower Seafood Restaurant June 5: Rhythmaires Quartet

•••••• Club 66 is a community senior citizens group that meets the third Tuesday of each month at Providence Moravian Church at 10:30 AM. Unless otherwise noted, bring a covered dish. Call Frances McGee for more information at 336/767-3724.

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The Living Well is located in the lower level of First Baptist Church Rural Hall. The

Living Well, Rural Hall’s Center for Lifelong Learning, is continuing to gain support. Some activities include Bible studies, line dancing, educational/informational seminars, and workshops. Activities are constantly changing so be sure to call 969-0411 or visit their website at http://thelivingwellrh.org to stay updated.

Lifespan Center

The Rural Hall Lifespan Center is located at 250 Summit Street. Board meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 5:30 PM at the Lifespan Center. The annual Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held Friday, April 6

th at Covington

Memorial Park from 11 AM until 1 PM. The event is cosponsored by the Rural Hall National Women of Achievement. All children and parents are invited. There will be eggs, gift bags, refreshments and fun activities for everyone.

In June, we will offer nutrition classes. Dates and times have not yet been established. Ms. Deborah Jackson continues to sponsor trips to watch the Charlotte Bobcats’ games. She has reached over 2000 participants through this effort. If interested, contact Deborah at 336/969-5104. For more information about Lifespan Center activities, contact Mrs. Zelner Miller at 336/969-5104.

Rural Hall

Historical

Society

This January, the Rural Hall Historical Society celebrated its 5

th anniversary.

Members of the community were invited to an open house on Saturday, February 25

th

at the museum, located at 145 Bethania Street, to observe the progress made the past five years. Many items, memorabilia and history have been collected from our generous Rural Hall citizens and others in the surrounding area. In one room, there is a restored 19

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century spindle bed from the Bitting house and a 1905 hand-made quilt by the Styers sisters of Rural Hall. In another room are Durward Smith’s handcrafted replicas – over 15 Rural Hall structures. In addition, there is a family history room dedicated to McCoy Helsabeck, past president. An additional room was recently acquired to display items from the Rural Hall Area Lions Club, the Forsyth Lions Club and Rural Hall area businesses. The museum is open each Wednesday and Saturday from 10 AM-2 PM. The society meets the 4

th Thursday of each month at

6:30 PM at 145 Bethania Street. Your support, donations or loaned items and personal history pertaining to the Rural Hall area are always welcome. For information, please call Miranda Griffin 336/767-3032, Mary Lee Smith 336/969-6905, or Virginia Cooper 336/969-6690. Submitted by: Virginia Cooper, Secretary

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Sex Offenders

Phone App

More than 18,000 people have downloaded the North Carolina Department of Justice’s new app since it went live on January 31, according to Attorney General Roy Cooper. The new app allows users to search for registered North Carolina sex offenders by GPS location or street address from wherever they are. The app is currently available for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® and can be downloaded via iTunes® or at www.ncdoj.gov. The Attorney General’s office is continuing to work on developing an app that will work on other platforms, such as Android. “Parents and citizens have responded by adding this important tool to their overall safety plan,” Cooper said. “We’ve received useful feedback and will continue to work to make sure more North Carolina families have access to this critical information.” Offenders’ home addresses are pinpointed on the app’s on-screen map and users can search for all offenders within a one, three or five mile radius and can zoom in on the map. Clicking on an offender’s name allows users to view detailed information, including photos and a physical description. An additional click on the offenses button pulls up a list of the offender’s crimes requiring registration, including the age of the victim(s). Users can also sign up to receive email alerts whenever a registered offender moves near their home, local school, day care center or any other address they choose, or to receive alerts about a particular sex offender. The app was developed by the Department of Justice’s information technology staff using information submitted by local sheriffs to the NC Sex Offender Registry maintained by the State Bureau of Investigation. By making the public more aware of the location of registered sex offenders, the new app can also help law enforcement crack down on sex offenders

who move without providing a new address as required by law. Anyone with information about a convicted sex offender who is not properly registered should notify their local sheriff. Source: www.ncdoj.gov

Scammers Use a

New Method to

Steal Your Money

Con artists are using a new payment method, combined with old scams, to cheat North Carolinians. Their targets are usually seniors and the bait is unchanged: potential victims are contacted, often by phone, and told they have won cash, a new car or another large prize. In the past scammers often convinced their victims to send money via Western Union or MoneyGram. Now, increasingly, they are using reloadable debit cards. After the victims are informed of the prize they won, they are instructed to visit a local Wal-Mart store or other location where Green Dot MoneyPaks are available. They are told to put some money, usually a few hundred dollars, onto a Green Dot reloadable debit card to cover taxes, fees or other charges associated with the prize. Once the money has been loaded, the scammers get the card’s account number from the victim. They drain the account of all of its funds in an electronic transaction that is both instantaneous and untraceable. Green Dot is aware that its services have been abused, and offers anti-fraud tips at www.greendot.com. Remember, never pay up front for any prize, award, or other “winning.” If someone asks you to do so, they are trying to steal your money. If you spot a scam, report it to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division by calling 1-877-5-NO-SCAM or filing a complaint online at www.ncdoj.gov. Source: www.ncdoj.gov

Do you keep yard

and garden wastes

out of stormwater?

If left on sidewalks, driveways, or roads, grass clippings and other yard wastes will wash away with the next storm. Although leaves and other plant debris accumulate naturally in streams and lakes, homeowners can contribute excess amounts of plant matter, especially in areas with many homes. This can lead to water that is unattractive or green with algae, potential fish kills, and make areas unsuitable for recreation because of debris or algae blooms.

Burning yard waste is not an environmentally friendly alternative — and in some areas, it is illegal. Hydrocarbons and nutrients released by burning leaves contribute to water pollution as well as air pollution. Rain washes smoke particles out of the air, and runoff picks up dust and ashes left on pavement or in ditches. Avoiding the problem is easy: sweep clippings back onto the grass, and compost leaves and garden wastes on your property to recycle nutrients. For more information on composting and grass cycling, see the North Carolina Cooperative Extension publication Grasscycling and Composting: A Guide to Managing Organic Yard Wastes. Source: http://infohouse.p2ric.org/ref/26/25197.htm

Sweeping grass clippings and fertilizer onto the lawn or composting them helps keep yard waste out of storm sewers.

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Gardening in

Rural Hall

With all that is offered by the “Garden Spot of the World” Club and Reap More than You Sow (RMTYS), there are so many opportunities for residents to reflect the Town of Rural Hall’s motto “Garden Spot of the World.” The Garden Club meets every fourth Monday at 7 PM in the Candle Room at Rural Hall Moravian Church. Meetings include an informative speaker. To learn more about the Garden club contact Jeremy Zahasky at 336/969-5684 or jeremyzahasky@yahoo.com. “Yard of the Month” awards will resume in April, when spring bulbs are blooming. The Garden Club needs the community’s help in nominating yards. Nominations can be made by calling 336/969-5918 or sharing with any Garden Club member. When nominating, please supply the address, name and phone number, if possible. The annual Spring Plant and Seed Sale will be held Saturday, April 28

th from 8 AM – 12

Noon beside the Rural Hall Post Office. Inclement weather may place the gardeners under the canopy at Kiger Furniture. Items for sale will include seedlings, divided plants, veggies, flowers and more. Profits from the plant sale are used to beautify the community. Hanging baskets; plantings at the welcome signs, library, Rural Hall Memorial Park and Covington Memorial Park; and, planters at Rural Hall Post Office and Town Hall are just some of the resulting projects. Triad Farm to Table Co-op will again deliver weekly and biweekly boxes of fresh local produce to Kingswood United Methodist Church on Wednesdays from 5-7 PM. The co-op begins May 16

th and will run for 14

weeks. Returning subscribers can renew membership at last year’s price of $22 prior to April 1

st. New subscribers will pay a $25

membership fee.

Subscription fees are as follows: New Members:

Bi-Weekly $193.00 / Bi-Weekly Double $319.00 Weekly $361.00 / Weekly Double $613.00

Returning members: Bi-Weekly $154.00 / Bi-Weekly Double $259.00 Weekly $308.00 / Weekly Double $518.00

Boxes include: Variety! You will not get ten pounds of tomatoes or cabbages! You will never know what you are going to receive from week to week but will always receive a variety of items. Seasonal Eating: Within this "ripening" framework, as much variety as possible will be offered. Familiar Favorites: Much of the produce in spring/summer boxes are familiar favorites, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, onions, peppers, strawberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, etc. There will be a few that may be "stretchers" – honey, okra, eggplant. For more information or to subscribe contact Susan Williamson at triadfarm2table@yahoo.com or 336/969-4172 or visit www.triadfarm2table.com.

RHABA meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Mayflower Seafood Restaurant at 12:30 PM. Each meeting consists of an organized program. Cost is $10 for nonmembers and free for members. First-time business visitors eat free. Upcoming programs are: April 19: Second Harvest Food Bank Kickoff May 17: TBD June 21: Picnic in the Park at Covington Park Plans are underway for the October 2011 annual Flat & Fast 10K Run. As information becomes available it will be posted on www.ruralhall.com and in the Garden Spot News.

Rural Hall/

Stanleyville

Library

Every Monday and Friday 10 AM Chair Exercise-Led by Forsyth Co. Health Dept. Every Monday 7 PM Rural Hall Library Knitting Club Every Tuesday 10 AM Art Club Every Thursday 10:30 AM Children’s Story Time (Ages 1-6) Every 1

st Tuesday of the month @ 3 PM

Tatting for Beginners Every 1st Tuesday of the month @ 7 PM Rural Hall Friends of the Library Book Club Every 3

rd Tuesday of the month @ 6 PM

Rural Hall Sewing Club Every 2

nd Wednesday of the month @ 10

AM Quilting Club April 4: 4 PM, Easter Egg Hunt April 12: 4 PM, Butterfly/Hummingbird Gardening April 17: 6 PM, Moola Saving Mom – Drug Store Edition April 23-May 5: Regular programs suspended due to One Stop (Early) Voting for Primary Election May 10: 4 PM, What Can a “Will” Do for You? – Learn the do’s and don’ts of what to include in your living will. May 17: 5-7 PM, Book Sale May 18: 11 AM-7 PM, Book Sale May 19: 10 AM-2 PM, Book Sale June 8: 6:30 PM, Summer Reading Kickoff at Central Library in Winston-Salem with Big Bang Boom June 25: 2 PM, Captain Jim’s Magic Program

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4th

of July in

Rural Hall

Get a head start on your plans for the week of July 4

th! Join us on Monday, July 2

nd at

Covington Memorial Park as we welcome the 208

th Army Band. The event will be held

on the ball field from 6:30-8:30 PM. Participants need to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. There is no admission for this event. The event will include a community choir singing with the 208

th Army Band. If you

would like to be a part of the choir, please contact Madeline Griggs at 336/969-5338. The event will also include food vendors and participation of the community children in some type of program at intermission. Shuttle parking will be available as well. The committee is still planning for this event so updated information will be posted on the Town’s website, www.ruralhall.com, and emailed utilizing the notification email list.

The 208th

Army Band’s, led by Chief Warrant Officer Three Timothy J. Lyden, history began in 1956, when the band was activated as the 108

th Division Band after a

lateral transfer of personnel and equipment from the 94

th Army National Guard Band of

North Carolina. After several other re-designations, the band was re-designated in 2008 as the 208

th Army Band and assigned

as a separate unit under the 81st

Regional Support Command, and relocated to Concord, North Carolina. The primary mission of the band is to promote the espirit de corps for out-fighting forces, and to serve as a goodwill ambassador throughout North and South Carolina. Whether it is a military function or a civilian performance, the 208

th Army Band is

prepared to provide concert music, military marches, a stage band or jazz combo, or numerous small ensembles for musical support.

Community Calendar

April 6: Good Friday – Town Offices

Closed

April 8: Easter

April 9: 6 PM, Get Smart, Get Moving!

kickoff at Covington Park

April 14-28: Spring Litter Sweep

April 22: Earth Day

April 23-May 5: One Stop (Early) Voting

May 3: National Day of Prayer

May 13: Mother’s Day

May 28: Memorial Day – Town Offices,

Post Office & Banks Closed

June 17: Father’s Day

June 20: First Day of Summer

Notification Emails To receive alert emails and event notifications, email Dora at townclerk@ruralhall.com. Electronic Newsletter – To receive the newsletter electronically, email Dora at townclerk@ruralhall.com. Remember: Town ordinances, including the animal ordinance, and other information can be found on the Town’s website at www.ruralhall.com.

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