ROYALE REPORTER March 1, 2018 Lake Royale, North Carolina Volume 21 Issue 3 Great Changes at the River Golf Club There has been talk of chang- gets proper watering. • The course features es at The River Golf Club for • The basement has been 6,400 yards of golf, from several months. Yes, there are overhauled and is going the longest tees for a par new things happening, but they to be available for meet- of 72. are all good! The owner, Bob ings, events, or any pri- • There is a driving, a Doyle, has not changed! But the vate party. There are two practice range, and a put- following have occurred: rooms: one holding ap- ting green. • Ed Smith and Patrick proximately 50 people, • The first nine holes were Sheehan are in charge of and the other 20 people. opened in 1986, with the Pro Shop. • There will be catering the final nine opening in • Durward Creech is now available downstairs, 1990. in charge of all outside and are opening the • The membership drive maintenance, which in- kitchen to a full menu, begins on March 1. There cludes turf management, which will be available will be summer mem- aerating the greens, serving lunch and dinner. berships, which go from and completing the top They will start small and March through October; dressing. increase as the members off-season memberships, • All irrigation has been warrant. You can bring in from November through repaired; each green now your own caterer. (Continued on Page 2) NC State Flower… Annual Tree Give-Away By COLBY GRIFFIN, NC the quality of life and improv- homes because costly repairs or Daisy or Dogwood? Cooperative Extension, ing overall health. Since trees damage could result. After you Franklin County Extension are such a large visible addition have made your site selection, By CHRISTINE (Cornus florida), designated Agent to the landscape, care must be digging the hole for your new PALUMBO by the North Carolina leg- taken to ensure proper growth tree is most often the problem islature on March 15, 1941, The 2018 Franklin County and development. individuals have when planting What is North Carolina’s to win the title of the offi- Tree Give-Away will be Sat- Trees come in many differ- their new landscape addition. state flower? Well, if you cial state flower. It appears urday, March 17, from 9 a.m. ent packaging styles including Holes are either too deep or too were reading the National it was a great choice, as the until given out, at the Franklin burlap wrapped, container, and narrow to allow the tree to grow Geographic magazine back dogwood—otherwise known County Farmers’ Market Shel- bare root, thus details in plant- and flourish. The depth of the in 1917, you probably would as the American dogwood ter, in Louisburg, Trees to be ing methods vary based on the hole in general should be no have said the daisy due to or the flowering dogwood— distributed to the public, first packaging in which you receive deeper than originally grown their popularity and abun- is one of the most common come, first serve are: Southern your tree. Regardless of the and the width of the hole should dance throughout the state. trees in North Carolina, and Crabapple, Crape Myrtle, Wil- packaging, the most successful be at least three times the diam- The bill in support of the dai- can be found throughout the low Oak, Dogwood, Chestnut, trees begin with proper trans- eter of the root ball or container sy becoming the state flower, entire state, from the coast to Walnut, Oak, and Pear. This portation and planting. Plant or the spread of the roots in the however, was actually defeat- the mountains. Each spring, community event is sponsored parts including roots, stems, case of bare root trees. This is ed. Other popular choices in Mother Nature paints the by NC Cooperative Extension and foliage should be protected to allow adequate room for new consideration were golden- North Carolina landscape and area businesses. from damage during transport. roots to flourish and take hold. rod, the flame azalea, Venus with beautiful, blooming pink Arbor Day in North Carolina When selecting your site, On Saturday, March 17, 2018, flytrap, and even the pine- and white dogwoods. Peak will be March 16th this year. take into consideration the size the Franklin County Center cone—none of which would season is normally late April Take time to celebrate by plant- of the tree at maturity and select of NC Cooperative Extension receive the honor. Instead, it through early May, and cele- ing a tree. Trees are a wonderful a space that will give plenty of will be sponsoring the Annual would be the spectacular blos- brated at the many dogwood addition to any landscape not room for growth. Avoid plant- Tree Give Away in celebration soms of the dogwood Tree festivals throughout the state. only by providing an aesthetic ing your tree near permanent of Arbor Day. This event will complement but by increasing structures such as power lines or (Continued on Page 2) PAGE 2 — ROYALE REPORTER — MARCH 1, 2018 Senior golf plays at 9:30 Spring Ringer to benefit Camp Corral River a.m. on Tuesdays and Thurs- days. There are many tour- By DOUG BUSHNER two charitable organizations were able to donate $12,600 (Continued from Page 1) naments held throughout the were chosen because we could to Camp Corral. In 2017, we February; and all-year year—around once a month. The event will begin at 8 a.m. help both the veterans and the raised the bar and exceeded senior memberships, This past year, they conducted on Saturday, April 14. After children at the same time. We the previous year. Proceeds of Monday through Friday. the following: Bob Doyle Invi- teams are drawn and players wanted to serve those who have the event were again matched Currently, the fees are as fol- tational, Democratic Women, have breakfast, the AMVETS already served for us. by DAV for a total of $22,200. lows: Bunn Football Team, Junior will say the Pledge of Alle- The tournament in 2013 with This was used to send 37 mil- • 18 holes with a golf cart Pro, The Frosty, Civitan, and giance followed by the singing 16 players and now have grown itary children to Camp Corral Monday through Friday: Putt 4 Paws. Assorted prizes are of the National Anthem. There to 40 players. It has always for a week of a lifetime. $26.00 awarded at these tournaments will be a silent auction with been our vision to make this a Donations as little as $1 are • 18 holes for seniors (55 and include monetary prizes items awarded throughout the charitable event and in 2016 it accepted. Prize donations are years and older), POA and gifts. They also hold silent day until 8 p.m. The band Vel- finally came to fruition. welcomed for the silent auc- members, ladies, juniors, auctions and raffles. The first vet Goldfish from Wake Forest In 2016, the Bushner Spring tion. Last year, the auction was and a public service rate Annual River Ryder Cup Tour- will perform during the day, Ringer planning committee a huge success and brought in for current police, fire, nament is being held on March and the Denver Nixon Band partnered with local AMVETS $2,400. We hope to raise even emergency workers, 24. will cap off the evening until Post 201 and Golden Corral more in 2018 for this great and military, Monday Why not come on over and 11 p.m. to make our efforts official cause. through Friday: $20.00 check them out since spring is Money raised with the local and take our fundraising to Corporate sponsorships are • 9 holes senior rate Mon- right around the corner. I’ll see AMVETS Post 201 is to benefit the next level. That year, a to- available: day through Friday: you on the green! Golden Corral’s “Camp Corral” tal of $6,300 was raised. The Platinum-$1,000+ $13.00 program. Camp Corral began Disabled American Veterans (Display company banner, in 2011 and is a free, one-of- (DAV) organization runs a primary scoreboard recogni- a-kind summer camp for chil- scholarship fund called Just tion and listed in all participant dren of wounded, disabled, or Be Kids. The organization handouts) Spring fallen military members. These matched our proceeds so we (Continued on Page 16) Grass seed, fertilizer, this mound the tree is planted Franklin County Center at 919- Tree so that the trunk is clearly vis- 496-3344. vegetable plants & seeds, (Continued from Page 1) ible and the crown, gardening supplies take place at 9:00 a.m. sharp at where the roots and the Farmers Market located at trunk meet, is about the Shannon Village Shopping one inch above the Center in Louisburg. Trees will soil level. Come out be given away for free on a first on Saturday, March come first serve basis. Bare root 17th to select your trees including Crape Myrtle, new addition to Flowering Dogwood, Willow your landscape! Oak, Southern Crabapple, Chi- There will also be nese Chestnut, Black Walnut, staff on hand to Sawtooth Oak, Common Bart- answer gardening lett Pear, and Loblolly Pine will questions that you be available. When you receive might have. For your new tree, since no soil is more information, Animal Feed - Azaleas - Beef and Pork please contact the surrounding the root ball, you Box Woods - Candy - Feed Corn - Flowers will need to make sure the roots do not dry out. Soak the roots Hay - Hoop Cheese - Jams & Jellies – Produce in water for a couple of hours to ensure your roots are well hy- drated and plant the tree as soon FIREWOOD as possible. To plant bare root trees, planting specifications by the bag or box – are a bit different; first, build a mound of earth in the center Perfect for evening bonfires. of the hole around which to Tuesday-Saturday: Call for hours spread out the roots. Make sure 1314 Sykes Road • Louisburg, NC that when properly seated on MARCH 1, 2018 — ROYALE REPORTER — PAGE 3 Assist a Medical Student Become a Doctor By LORRAINE RYAN and some perks. ditions preclude the mated. The remains are port/body-donation. 1. Donation of one’s body donation of a body. then mailed to the next- There is a Q&A section and Students who attend medical is a precious gift, and it These include infec- of-kin via registered contact information for the pro- school need to learn first-hand ensures the training in tious diseases, hepatitis, mail. gram, with phone numbers and about anatomy, and what bet- human anatomy for our jaundice, tuberculosis, Each donor is treated with email addresses. For those who ter way than having a body to future health care lead- AIDS, obesity and sev- dignity and respect, and the do not want to incur the cost of observe and examine? First- ers. eral other conditions. students realize that the donor an embalming, wake, and fu- year medical students at the 2. Any person 18 years of 6. A body that has been wants to make a contribution to neral, this is an alternative. You University of North Carolina age or older may donate. autopsied or has com- medical education. The labora- can still conduct a memorial (UNC) take an anatomy class 3. The only cost to the mitted suicide cannot be tories are restricted and only ac- service with friends and family and dissect cadavers that have family is transportation accepted. cessible to medical, dental, and or just attend the annual event been donated to the medical of the body to the UNC 7. An annual memorial allied health students, faculty, at the UNC School of Medi- school. The dental school also facility. service is conducted by and staff associated with the cine. uses the cadavers. The vision of 4. UNC-CH School of students to honor the anatomy program. There are Consider the option to assist the UNC School of Medicine is Medicine will pay for donors, and all family multiple forms to complete for future doctors in their quest, to be the nation’s leading public embalming, cremation, members are invited. the Body Donation Program, and consider the cost saving, if school of medicine. If you and and return of the cremat- 8. The students study the and they are all listed on the that plays a role. A future doc- your family would like to help ed remains to the next- bodies for one to two following website: http://www. tor might have M.D. after his these students, it’s fairly easy, of-kin. years, and then the bod- med.unc.edu/ome/academicaf- or her name in part because of but there are some restrictions 5. Certain medical con- ies are individually cre- fairs/body-donation-lab-sup- your donation. Cypress Creek Civitan Announces New Procedures for March 10 Blood Drive By BILL McKENNEY lot, just across the street from can now go online to sign up The ing on the TBC Express button fer. You can also just show up the entrance to the lake. link is: https://donate.theblood- on the same website: www.the- anytime while the bus is there There are several changes to Rex/UNC are no longer do- connection.org/donor/sched- bloodconnection.org. After you and donate. Cypress Creek Civi- the usual Lake Royale blood ing the blood collection. They ules/drive_schedule/112428. have filled out the questionnaire, tan hopes everyone supports this drive. The blood collection will have contracted this out to a Once you login and pick the print it off and bring it with you new procedure and turns out to no longer be at the Lake Com- firm called The Blood Connec- time you want to come in to do- to the bloodmobile. This will donate on March 10. Thank you mons; instead, it will be located tion (TBC). nate, you can fill out the Health save you time. You can still do for your support. Walk-ins are in Pine Ridge Realty’s parking Another change is that you History Questionnaire by click- the history at the bus if you pre- welcome!

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Get the latest Clubhouse on Friday, Feb- women in the Ravensbruck agriculture—a plant whose 49 acres or less, and $500 for information on hemp pro- ruary 23. Castle of Kings by concentration camp. All en- cultivation has been limited 50 acres or more. All license duction from cxtension spe- Oliver Potzsch, which took joyed this book. for generations. That plant is holders must pay an addition- cialists, extension agents, place in the 1500’s in what The next meeting of the hemp; its scientific name is al fee of $2 per acre or $2 per growers, and industry profes- is now Germany, was not Bibliophile Bunch will be on cannabis sativa. Some states square foot of greenhouse, sionals. Topics will touch on well received by the two la- Friday, March 23, at Noon. have taken the big step to le- whichever is applicable. production, marketing, and dies who plowed through the To prepare for this meeting, galize it, most notably Cal- While industrial hemp and permitting. Registration is 656 pages. One member said, the ladies have their choice ifornia, on January 1, 2018. marijuana are the same plant required. Please call your re- “Don’t bother to read it!” of: Everything here is Beau- North Carolinians naturally (both varieties of cannabis spective county office of the Lilac Ladies was the book tiful by Mira T. Lee; Tea Girl may wonder where our state sativa), the legality is based NC Cooperative Extension: that most members read. This from Hummingbird Lane by stands on this issue. There on the amount of tetrahydro- Vance, (252) 438-8188; War- is a story of how three wom- Lisa See; or The Rooster Bar have been recent steps taken cannabinol, or THC the plant ren, (252) 257-3640; Person, en, with very different lives, by John Grisham. Join us! to legalize industrial hemp produces. THC causes a psy- (336) 599-1195; Granville, survived before, during, and production in North Carolina. choactive effect when ingest- (919) 603-1350; and Frank- Industrial hemp is a variety ed by humans. Since mari- lin, (919) 496-3344. of cannabis sativa grown for juana is produced for its high References the industrial products that THC content, it is illegal. In- NC law on industrial hemp: can be derived from the plant. dustrial hemp can be grown https://www.ncleg.net/Enact- Those products include, but only under license and with edLegislation/Statutes/PDF/ are not limited to food, fiber, certified seed for research ByArticle/Chapter_106/Arti- fuel, construction material, purposes. For more informa- cle_50E.pdf and medicine. 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Phone 252.237.5361 404 W. Nash St. Fax 252.237.1564 Your comfort is our priority Post Office Box 1369 Toll Free 1.800.533.5746 Call: Justin Bunn or Robert Fagan Wilson, NC 27894 www.toweins.com PAGE 18 — ROYALE REPORTER — MARCH 1, 2018 absolutely no pine. For more through April 7. Cost is $200/ Forge, PA for a long weekend information and to RSVP con- session for Lake Royale POA of your-oriented activities. Con- tact Wayne Rowland (Vance and Henderson Family YMCA tact North Carolina Department Community News County Cooperative Extension) members. The non-member rate of AMVETS Secretary Elsie Nancy Breton Lewis fell at tomato plants. Sweet potatoes, at (252)438-8188 or William is $225/session. A 10% discount Koontz for information and en- her home early on the morn- pecans and collards are in good Landis (Warren and Franklin is offered to siblings registered try forms at (336) 731-4690 or ing of February 3 and was in supply. Fresh brown eggs, jams, County Cooperative extension) in the same sessions. To regis- [email protected]. Entries the hospital until the morning jellies and pickle are available. at (252)257-3640. ter, contact Kim Davis, Director can be turned in to the POA Of- of February 7 when she passed Honey from a local beekeeper is Beautification Committee of Camps, at 252-438-2144 or fice or mailed to Tom Nichols, away. She was married to her a much desired item. will meet on March 6 at 1:30 [email protected], or vis- 359 Lake Royale, Louisburg first husband, Carroll Lewis, Good quality baled hay and p.m. in the clubhouse. it www.hendersonymca.org. ,NC 27549. Don’t miss the and then to Leo Breton who was corn, along with seasoned The Henderson Family YMCA The Out-to-Lunch Bunch will March 15 deadline! very active here at Lake Royale. firewood helps to make a will host summer camp at Lake be traveling to Garner on March Parents for Healthy Kids Leo had passed away on March well-rounded shopping stop. Royale. Rising first through 14 to eat at Ragazzi’s. Please grants allow families to intro- 1, 2017. Nancy had become If you are looking something sixth graders may participate. make your reservations with duce new nutrition and physical very active here at Lake Royale to put a hint of spring in your YMCA Day Camp gives kids Dot at 252-303-0030 no later activity initiatives and oppor- participating in water aerobics, home, plants are available for the opportunity to explore new than March 12. We will leave tunities to their schools. Ready Fifty-Plus Club, Steak Night purchase. Put a smile on a lo- activities, make new friends, from the Lake Commons park- to finally build that school gar- and Lake Royale Christian Min- cal Farmers face and visit The and build lasting memories. ing lot at 10:30 a.m. den? Have ideas to get kids to istries. She continued to also be Franklin County Farmers Mar- From swimming, field games, AMVETS National Ameri- try more fruits and veggies at active at her home church, Gold ket. sports, fishing, and more, camp- canism Contests, co-sponsored school? Want to ensure your Valley Church of God, where Shitake Mushrooms are one ers learn the values of caring, by the membership of AM- kids get 20 minutes of daily her memorial service was held of nature’s nutritional won- honesty, respect, responsibility, VETS and AMVETS Lady recess? Thanks to our spon- on February 10, 2018. In lieu of ders. On March 5, 9 a.m. at the and fait—all­­ in a fun and nurtur- Auxiliary is under way. Grades sors, grants up to $1,000 are flowers, memorial contributions Vance County Regional Farm- ing environment. Morning and K&1, can enter a flag coloring available for parents and parent may be made to your favorite ers Market at 210 Southpark afternoon snacks will be pro- contest; grades 2-5 can enter a groups (such as PTAs/PTOs) at charity. Drive, Henderson, NC 27536 vided. Campers need to provide poster contest; and grades 6-12 K12 schools to implement pro- Franklin County Farmers you will have the opportunity bag lunch. Camp will be based can enter an essay contest. Lo- grams that engage families in Market is located in Shannon to learn to produce your own. out of the Lake Royale Club- cal deadline is March 15. Each student health. Get more infor- Village Shopping Center, Louis- Participants should bring 2, house June 25-29, July 16-20; contest has cash awards for 1st, mation about the grants, such as burg. Open Tuesday, Friday and 3-4 foot length logs with a 3-4 and July 30-August 3, from 7:30 2nd, and 3rd place. 9th grade eligibility, application process, Saturday at 10 a.m., weather Inch diameter. The logs should a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration is first-place winners receive an and more, at https://parentsfor- permitting. Farmers are dis- come from a red or white oak open exclusively to POA mem- all-expense paid trip to the healthykids.org/grants. Make cussing the exact height of their tree. Sweetgum will suffice but bers in good standing March 12 Freedoms Foundation at Valley sure you apply by April 6, 2018. Discover Possibilities Free Estimates • Prompt Professional Service for Health Specializing in Take-downs • Trimming Louisburg Chiropractic Center Call for a consultation, 919-496-4664 1165 Business Hwy. 401 Louisburg, NC 27549 Linda Weidler, D.C. www.louisburgchiro.com

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2196 Sledge Road, Louisburg, NC www.pineridgenc.com 919-497-0273 MARCH 1, 2018 — ROYALE REPORTER — PAGE 21 bugs yourself by using chem- of a problem: WHEN YOU HEAR THE SIREN, TURN THE TV OR Bugs ical products, be sure to read • Check your room care- RADIO ON AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE COVER. (Continued from Page 20) the product label to make sure fully. LAKE ROYALE CERT TEAM skins, fecal spots, etc. you understand how the prod- • Keep luggage off the 2) Locate all of their hid- uct works. You can also con- floor, and check the ing places. Furniture (par- tact a pest control service to shelves before placing ticularly bedroom furniture) take care of this issue. luggage on them. You must be inspected carefully. Protect Yourself from Infes- can keep your luggage Bedbugs may crawl 1-20 feet. tations in a trash bag during Pull out dresser drawers and Any property can become your stay. check nightstands and obvious home to these hitchhiking • Upon returning home, cracks and crevices. pests. The key is to be atten- empty your luggage 3) Chemical Control. There tive and prevent the problem on a sheet so you can are many products available from becoming worse. Here check items carefully, for bedbug control. If you are some measures you can then wash and dry the choose to try to eliminate bed- take to reduce the likelihood sheet. • Be careful about fur- Foster Septic Tank Cleaning LLC niture and other items Residential & Commercial Pumping picked up at yard sales. If you have any questions or concerns about bedbugs, feel free to contact the Frank- lin County NC Cooperative Fully Family Owned Insured & & Operated Extension at 919-496-3344. Erosion Control (919) 556-0616 Information in this article For 40+ Years (919) 496-1258 Certified (252) 438-5750 was obtained from NC State (252) 257-3808 Extension Publications, “Bed- (919) 603-1599 bugs – Biology and Control.” 919-495-7670 James Foster [email protected] Proud to introduce “David Kelbaugh & Mike Allen Custom Builders” 40+ years of combined experience David Kelbaugh and General Contractor David Kelbaugh Mike Allen have joined efforts to create Custom Builder your local, premier custom building All your carpentry needs: company offering all of the services Build-Overs Storage Buildings you have grown to expect from these Cottages Additions two long-time residents of Lake Royale. Screened Porches Renovations HANDYMAN SERVICE Decks Baths Quality Doesn’t Cost, It Pays Garages Kitchens & More! Local, semi-retired licensed residential contractor FREE ESTIMATES AT Home Improvement Projects LAKE ROYALE Bathrooms Windows Fencing NO JOB TOO BIG, Decks/Porches Closets Flooring NO JOB TOO SMALL Sheetrock Repair Tile 252-478-4421 Mike Allen 919-621-0432 [email protected] PAGE 22 — ROYALE REPORTER — MARCH 1, 2018 achieve their goals. It is tough three home games, including Coach to fail in the rigorous football homecoming in October. Ad- (Continued from Page 12) program with the kind of rela- mittance is $5 for adults, and fit the college’s profile. With tionship between students and children under 12 are free. Report Vandalism around 700 students at Louis- faculty. Over 22 of last year’s Dates will be posted on the burg, the football players team continued on to four- college’s website. It would be Police (252) 478-3170 are a large percentage of the year or Division 1 schools. great if football fans here at Maintenance (252) 478-4376 school population. They are At this time, Coach High- the lake showed support for expected to model the high field is working on recruiting our local college team (and academic, social and spiritual and setting up the schedule Lake Royale neighbor) by at- values intrinsic to the college. for next season. It should be tending at least one of these Coach Highfield, who is out in mid-spring. There are games. originally from Oregon, met Water Works Power Washing his wife Clare, from Canada, when she was working on her 5HVLGHQWLDO &RPPHUFLDO Master’s degree in kinesthe- )XOO\,QVXUHG siology at the University of Texas in El Paso. He played )UHH(VWLPDWHV football in three Rose Bowl games when at the University 

Photography We kick-off with a drawing contest. The winner will be Club featured in the April edition of the Royale Reporter. Theme: Spring time Ages: 5-8, and 9-12 (One from each age category will Men’s Neighborhood Basketball be selected for a prize). Sundays 5:30-7:30 p.m. Deadline: March 10. Send to [email protected] Franklin Academy High School or drop off at the POA Office. 648 Flaherty Avenue, Wake Forest, NC If you would like to sponsor the Kid Corner with March 14 at 7 p.m. prizes, please contact Donna Brown @ 252-425-6724 Interested? Contact Blake Clift Clubhouse or Chris Schmidt @ [email protected] or 252- 252-883-2628 478-4121 x 116. Registration Required / Nominal Fee Applies MARCH 1, 2018 — ROYALE REPORTER — PAGE 23 CLASSIFIEDS

CLEANING SERVICE 35 yrs. house cleaning experi- LAKE ROYALE REPORTER ence. Carol Webster, 252-478- 7418. reasonable rates. Lake BUSINESS AD OR CLASSIFIED AD ORDER FORM

Royale, Louisburg, Bunn & Spring Hope areas. Ref. avail. All ads need to be camera ready and pre-paid. Deadline is the 15th of each month. ALTERATIONS

Expert alterations and custom Classified Ad [1 col. inch (1.75”) x 1”] space ---- $8.50/month dressmaking. 125 Mayan Drive, Business Card [2 col. inch (3.75”) x 2”] ---- $20.00/month or $100.00/6 months Lake Royale. Heidi Yanko 252- 478-3346 Double Business Card [2 col. inch (3.75”) x 4”] ---- $40.00/month or $200.00/6 months ¼ Page Ad [2 col. (3.75”) x 6” or 3 col. (5.75”) x 4” or 4 col. (7.75”) x 3” or ONE MAN’S TREASURE 5 col. (9.75”) x 2.4”] ---- $60.00/month or $300.00/6 months Turn your trash into cash. We ½ Page Ad [5 col. (9.75”) x 5” or 4 col. (7.75 ”) x 6.25” or 3 col. (5.75”) x 8.3”] ---- do clean-outs, attics, garages, $95.00/month or $475.00/6 months storage and estates. 919-390- 4063 Full Page Ad [5 col. (9.75”) x 10”] ---- $150.00/month or $750.00/6 months

TRASH PICK-UP Print all the following information clearly: Guy’s Best now offers week- ly home trash pick-up. Re- cept-acle provided. Seasonal or Business Name: will-call pick-up service also available. Call 919-727-0025 Owner/Contact Name:

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Email Address: Phone: Publisher’s Notice Dates Ad to Run: The Royale Reporter has the right to with- Ad Size/Fee: / +$35/month Total Charge: hold any submission. (Check for color) Priority will be given to Advertisers and advertising agencies assume liability for all content (including text, representation, and items as related to over- illustrations) of advertisement printed and also assume responsibility for any claims arising from the ad all community interest, made against the publisher. (Signature required) of time sensitive nature, Submit ad electronically to: Chris Schmidt at [email protected] or call as space will allow, they 252 -478-4121 ext.116 are in the best interest of the community and Send completed form, ad and payment to: promote positive action. Lake Royale POA – 9022 Lake Royale, Louisburg, NC 27549 Printed submissions are Method of payment accepted: Cash, Check, or Money Order. Please make payable to Lake Royale POA. not necessarily the opin- ions of the POA, editor, PRICES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 2013 REV 7/17 staff, or volunteers of the Royale Reporter. PAGE 24 — ROYALE REPORTER — MARCH 1, 2018 Lake Royale Calendar March 2018 Christian Ministries-C-8:15a Sr. Golf-TheSunday River-2p Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday April 1 1 2 3 Easter Egg Hunt-C-2p Yoga-C-8:45a Power Walk-C-9a Bass Tournament-V-7a- Open/Sr Golf-The River-9a Event Location Codes Power Walk Breakfast-C- Noon Sit/Fit-C-10a 9:45a CERT-C-9a C = Clubhouse Sewing Group-C-11a-4p CERT Siren Test-C-10:30a P = POA Office Video Exercise-C-7p REACT-C-11a V = Pavilion Fifty-Plus Social-C-6p L = Lake Commons

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Christian Ministries-C- Power Walk-C-9a Open/Sr Golf-The River-9a Power Walk-C-9a Yoga-C-8:45a Power Walk-C-9a 8:15a Clubhouse Closed for Yoga on Video-C-9a Fishing Club-C-7:30p Open/Sr Golf-The River-9a Sew-ciety-C-2-4p Girl Scouts-C-2-4:30p Cleaning12-4p By-Laws & Covenants- Sit/Fit-C-10a CASH BINGO-C-7-9p Men’s Basketball-Franklin Geting to Know You-C-7p P-9a Sewing Group-C-11a-4p Academy High School- Beautification Committee- Video Exercise-C-7p 5:30-7:30p C-1:30p Video Exercise-C-6:30p Recreation Committee- L-7p 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Christian Ministries-C- Power Walk-C-9a Open/Sr Golf-The River-9a Power Walk-C-9a Yoga-C-8:45a Power Walk-C-9a Pan Fishing Tournament- 8:15a Clubhouse Closed for Yoga on Video-C-9a Out to Lunch Bunch-L- Open/Sr Golf-The River-9a V-7a-Noon Men’s Basketball-Franklin Cleaning12-4p Video Exercise-C-6:30p 10:30a Sit/Fit-C-10a Steak Night-C-6p Academy High School- Bunco Owls-C-7p Building Committee-P-7p Deadline to Register for Sewing Group-C-11a-4p 5:30-7:30p RoyaleAires-C-8p Steak Night-P-5pm Video Exercise-C-7p Photography Club-C-7p Board of Adjustments-L-7p

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Christian Ministries-C- Power Walk-C-9a Open/Sr Golf-The River-9a Power Walk-C-9a Yoga-C-8:45a Power Walk-C-9a Sew-In-C-8a-10p 8:15a Clubhouse Closed for Yoga on Video-C-9a Tile & Card Games for Open/Sr Golf-The River-9a Bibliophile Bunch-C-Noon- Chat with Manager- Men’s Basketball-Franklin Cleaning12-4p Bunco-C-12-3p Adult-C-12:30p Sit/Fit-C-10a 1p Michael’s Getway-8:30a Academy High School- Civitan Meeting-C-7p Video Exercise-C-6:30p MahJongg-C-6:30p Sewing Group-C-11a-4p Coffee with a Cop- 5:30-7:30p Fianance Committee-L-7p POA Board of Directors Michael’s Getway-9:30a Meeting-C-7p

Catfish Tournament-V-6:30p-8a

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Christian Ministries-C- Power Walk-C-9a Open/Sr Golf-The River-9a Power Walk-C-9a Yoga-C-8:45a Power Walk-C-9a Private Event-C- 8:15a Clubhouse Closed for Yoga on Video-C-9a Tanakh Study-C-7-9p Open/Sr Golf-The River-9a Family Fun Night/Karaoke- Men’s Basketball-Franklin Cleaning12-4p Video Exercise-C-6:30p Sit/Fit-C-10a C-7-9p-Kids/Family Academy High School- Building Committee-P-7p Sewing Group-C-11a-4p 8:30-11p-Adults 5:30-7:30p RoyaleAires-C-8p POA Board of Directors Meeting-C-7p