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.