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(At left) Jenny Bosben is shown starting a wreath by wrapping the evergreen branches with green-colored wire onto a ring at her Madison, Wis. home. The completed wreath hangs (above) in Bosben’s home.

Do-it-yourself holiday gifts cost less, but they mean so much more By Anne Wallace Allen For The Associated Press

If ever there has been a year to give a homemade holiday gift, this is it. The economy’s in the dumps and budgets are tight. Gift-givers have to be more creative than ever if they want to delight their friends and family with something unusual. Meanwhile, business is booming in the world of homemade crafts. Not only has scrapbooking launched an industry of its own, but the notion of do-it-yourself has produced thousands of new products, services, classes, and ideas that now jostle for space on the Web and in stores. With all these choices, the question remains: What to give? Here are some ideas: • Aprons are big this

year, according to Kathy Rogers of Oak Park, Calif. These kitchen cover-ups are useful and they’re easy to sew, even for novices. “People are having fun with it; I’ve seen a lot of aprons with retro patterns,” said Rogers, a fiber artist and teacher who is president of the California Art Education Association. “That seriously seems to be a very hot item.” Can’t sew at all? Order a white cotton twill apron from the Dharma Trading Company, http:// www.dharmatrading.com/. They start at around $7 and can be dressed up with tie-dye, buttons, decals, fabric paint and just about anything else. • Try a wreath. Jenny Bosben, a Madison, Wis., art teacher, estimates she spends about $3 per wreath for a metal frame and some

craft wire. Then she heads into her backyard to chop off a few pieces of an evergreen shrub. If you don’t have access to evergreens, boughs are available to buy at Christmas time. Just wrap the boughs securely onto the frame with the wire, overlapping so the stems don’t show. “You can add whatever you want: holly berries, dried flowers from the backyard,” said Bosben. “It’s something people really enjoy because it’s real and it smells good.” • If you’re making gifts with children, try baked goods, said Laurie Nagus, who runs playgroups at the Madison Waldorf School in Madison, Wis. Nagus likes to give homemade fudge as a gift. She also makes shortbread every year for neighbors and friends. “We give it with a candle and a

tiny bottle of wine,” she said. • Bosben also makes ornaments from a salt clay recipe that her mother used. Baked hard, the ornaments can be painted and decorated. Salt clay renders the ornaments both rock-hard and unappetizing to the family dog. “The ones my mom made, they lasted forever,” Bosben said. Bosben’s holiday ornament recipe: 1 cup flour 3/4 cup salt 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup cooking oil Mix flour, salt and oil with wooden spoon. Add water gradually. Shape, add hook for hanging from tree, and then bake pieces at 300 degrees for 1 to 2 hours, until hard. Paint and decorate.

Some of the materials and tools used by Jenny Bosben to make her holiday wreath.

As holiday gift lists shrink, who will make the cut? By LISA A. FLAM Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK — Gift givers are getting ready to cut. Against the backdrop of record high unemployment and other financial struggles, people are taking out their holiday gifts lists and finding themselves having to cross off friends, relatives and coworkers this year. “Like the rest of the world, this economy has me cutting almost everyone off the gift list,” said Trish Bonsall, who lost her job as a sales manager for a new home builder in June. For Bonsall, 51, of Charlotte, that means losing all but about six people — her four sons and their significant others — from her list of 35. “Christmas is my favorite season. I like to buy presents,” she said. “It hurts.” While it may be a relief not to have to buy for a family friend or your book club, breaking up with a gift giver can be hard to do. To avoid hurt feelings and awkward situations, experts advise, be kind and tell the truth. “Be honest, and say, ‘Times are tight this year and I’m having to cut back. Do you mind if we don’t do gifts?’ ” said Peggy Post, director of the Emily Post Institute. And don’t wait too long. “Do it early” so your friend doesn’t buy you a present before you break the news, Post said. But in place of the latest best-seller or pair of gloves,

come up with an alternative, like a holiday lunch. “Don’t forget there’s a lot of gifts that are free — your attention, your time, maybe your talent,” says gift expert and author Robyn Spizman. That’s just what Bonsall is doing. In September, she emailed two sets of friends and asked that they skip the gifts. One group of five women she has known since childhood in Philadelphia is saving up to attend her son’s wedding this summer, while another five, who like her live in Charlotte, will meet for dinner. “Buying gifts for five gal pals would run me $100 (or more) ... but going dutch treat for dinner, I can enjoy a night with the girls and only spend

$20,” said Bonsall, who’s got a coupon for the restaurant. “Everybody was relieved that I took the initiative and said it’s OK not to buy gifts this year,” said Bonsall. And it’s a financial fix for her as well. Of the $200 savings, she said, “It’s huge. It’s an electric bill and a gas bill.” She and her husband, who does not work, also have decided not to buy gifts for each other, but to go on a date instead. “He is thrilled not to have to go shopping,” she said.

Whom to cut When it comes to friends, Spizman suggests cutting people you don’t see any more. Instead, send a card with an

offer to get together. If you live nearby, invite the person over for dinner. “If you’re broke, say, ‘Let’s have a drink together or a cup of coffee,’ ” Post said. When it comes to family gifts, you can skip grown-up gifts and buy only for children, or draw names for the adults, so each person buys and receives one gift. The same can be done for children, by drawing names for, say, all the cousins. When it comes to thanking people, a gift isn’t always necessary. “If you give your business to someone, you can shake their hand and thank them,” Spizman said. “You give them your business — that’s a gift.”

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Against the backdrop of record high unemployment and other financial struggles, people are taking out their holiday gifts lists and finding themselves having to cross off friends, relatives and co-workers this year.

Gift alternatives There are still many ways of marking the holiday without a trinket wrapped up with a bow. “You can cut back without cutting the holiday spirit,” Spizman says. • Part with a possession: “Maybe this is the year you pass something down that was meaningful to you — a baseball, a comic book,” Spizman says. Or she suggests giving four or five books to help someone start a library or a piece of jewelry. • Lend a hand: “Long after the fruit cakes are forgotten, people remember true help,” Spizman said. “They remember when you repotted the plants at their front door when they no longer have the energy, or the soup you brought, because you made that by hand.” Another way of helping, especially considering the unemployment rate, is to refer somebody for a job. “You might not have the money, but you might have a connection,” Spizman said. Or you can offer to babysit or run errands. • Share a tip: If you’re getting together with a group, everybody can bring a dish along with a copy of the recipe for each person. Or if you’re gathering for a girlfriends’ dinner like Bonsall, add a theme by asking guests to bring their favorite beauty tip, says Spizman. • Pick up the phone: “Call someone and say, ‘I’m

thinking of you’ and ‘You mean the world to me.’ That is beautiful,” Spizman says. Or stop by to spread some good cheer. • Give by giving back: Tell your circle that you’re donating money (it doesn’t have to be a lot) to a charity or working in a soup kitchen in their honor, Post says. Or do a combination. In Beth Cleveland’s family, her aunt asked that instead of buying all 25 people a gift, each person bring one $25 gift with an animal theme. They will play a White Elephant exchange game. “I think everyone had a tough year and it’s just going to be about spending time with family,” said Cleveland, of Charleston, S.C. “We will still have the experience of opening gifts, but it will be more of a group activity rather than a free-for-all.” Her aunt also let the family know they would draw the name of a charity out of a hat and donate any voluntary contributions. “This year it doesn’t have to be all about the gifts,” said Cleveland, 27, the founder of a public relations firm. And though Bonsall will miss picking out presents, she too said she feels this celebration will be more meaningful. “I’m actually looking forward to putting the real meaning of Christmas back and taking away the gift part and getting back to spending time with family friends and enjoying each other,” she said.

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Jessica Brittney Gay and Lance Lester Brauer are married Jessica Brittney Gay of Norlina and Lance Lester Brauer of Ridgeway were married at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 14, 2009, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ridgeway. The Rev. Hubert G. Riethmeier was the officiating minister. The bride is the daughter of Dreama Blanks of Norlina and Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Gay of Emporia, Va. She is the granddaughter of Irene Bass of Roanoke Rapids. The bride received a bachelor’s degree in child/developmental psychology from Mount Olive College and is currently employed as a disability examiner I with N.C. Disability Determination Services. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Brauer of Ridgeway and the grandson of Norine Conner of Littleton and Lillian Brauer of Ridgeway. He received a bachelor’s degree in history from Western Carolina University and is currently employed

Jessica Gay Brauer

as a world history teacher at Southern Vance High School. The bride was given in marriage by James (Papa) Thomas. Her satin gown featured an A-line bodice with beaded lace appliques and extended into a sweep train. In her hair she wore a crystal and pearl tiara attached to a fingertip length veil. She carried a bouquet of pink, yellow and white gerber daisies, shasta daisies and roses. Maid of honor was Elizabeth Hundley, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Samantha Ayscue, Rachel Morgan and Megan Pendergrass, friends of the bride; and Sheenea Hall and Goldie Parrish, sisters of the groom. The father of the groom served as best man. Groomsmen were Mack Cross and Thomas Ownbey, friends of the groom; Dustin Gay, brother of the bride; Jason Hall and Chris Parrish, brothersin-law of the groom;

Engagements

Solley/Medlin Thomas and Tonya Phillips of Henderson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Paige Solley, to Charles (Ryan) Medlin of Henderson. The groom-elect is the son of Charles and Elaine Medlin of Henderson. The wedding is planned for 5 p.m. on Feb. 6, 2010, at Harriet Baptist Church in Henderson. Family and friends are invited to attend.

Ms. Populorum and Mr. Booth

Populorum/Booth Jim and Paula Populorum of Henderson announce the engagement of their daughter, Brigit Lynn, to Patrick Booth, son of Barbara Booth of St. Louis, Mo. The wedding is planned for Jan. 28, 2010, in Cary.

Wedding showers/events • The rehearsal dinner was held at Afton-Elberon Fire Department, hosted by the groom’s parents. • A bachelorette party/ lingerie shower was held on Aug. 5, 2009, in Raleigh, hosted by Elizabeth Hundley. • A bridal shower was hosted by Rachel Morgan on Sept. 13, 2009, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. • A bridal shower was held on Oct. 18, 2009, at Norlina Methodist Church, hosted by Paula Aycock and Danylu Hundley • A Pampered Chef bridal shower was held on Oct. 29, 2009, at the couple’s home, hosted by Sarah Morgan. • The bride’s coworkers at Disability Determination Services held a surprise bridal shower on Nov. 12, 2009.

Birth Announcements Ne’Vaeh Janel Boney

Mr. Medlin and Ms. Solley

and Jonathan Vaughan, brother of the groom. Flower girls were Anna Brauer, cousin of the groom, and Angel Vaughan, niece of the groom. Ring bearer was Paul Scott, friend of the bride and groom. Lisa Stoen, aunt of the groom, provided a program of wedding music on the organ. Melanie Lilley served as wedding director. Sydney Lynch, friend of the bride, was register attendant. Program attendants were Caleb Brauer, cousin of the groom, and Alston and William Scott, friends of the bride and groom. A reception was held following the ceremony at the Warrenton Golf Club, hosted by the families of the bride and groom. A wedding trip is planned for the summer of 2010. The couple now resides in Norlina.

Keandra and Warren Boney of Henderson announce the birth of their daughter, Ne’Vaeh Janel Boney, on Dec. 4, 2009, at Maria Parham Medical Center in Henderson. The infant weighed five pounds, one ounce. The baby’s grandparents are Cassandra Jones and LeeAnn Bannister of Henderson; Vincent Jones of Sacramento, Calif.; and Melvin Bannister of Bronx, N.Y.

Leah Elizabeth Harris Crystal Steed and C.J. Harris of Henderson an-

nounce the birth of their daughter, Leah Elizabeth Harris, on Nov. 21, 2009, at Maria Parham Medical Center in Henderson. The infant weighed five pounds, six ounces. The baby’s grandparents are Christy and Tony Collier, Allen Steed, Stephanie Ayscue and Clint Harris, all of Henderson.

Enysha Shontee Jordan Taneisha Jordan and Howard Jordan Jr. of Oxford announce the birth of their daughter, Enysha Shontee Jordan, on Dec. 1, 2009, at Maria Parham Medical Center in Henderson. The infant weighed six pounds, six ounces. The baby’s grandparents are

Jacqueline Cooper, Robert Harris, Betty Lyons, and Howard Bernard Jordan, all of Granville County.

Mary Elizabeth Overby Joseph Clemons and Caroline D. Overby of Kittrell announce the birth of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth Overby, on Nov. 25, 2009, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. The infant weighed seven pounds, seven ounces. The baby’s grandparents are Bryant and Kim Dodson of Hillsborough and Joseph Cullom and Cynthia L. Overby of Kittrell.

Ross Baker Reese Blaine and Joanne Ross

Reese of Macon announce the birth of their son, Ross Baker Reese, on Nov. 23, 2009 at Duke University Hospital in Durham. The infant weighed nine pounds, 10 ounces. The baby’s grandparents are Joe Ross of Henderson; Cheryl Coldsmith of Gasburg, Va.; and Greg and Jan Reese of Drewry.

Jaxon Brad Renn Jessica Ann Renn of Henderson announces the birth of her son, Jaxon Brad Renn, on Dec. 9, 2009, at Maria Parham Medical Center in Henderson. The infant weighed four pounds, 13 ounces. The baby’s grandparents are Charles and Sandra Renn of Henderson.

Aycock Elementary Academic Honors Aycock Elementary School has announced its academic honors for the first nine-week grading period:

Aycock Stars Pre-kindergarten: Emily Beckwith, Victoria Faulkner, Daniel Leveille, Lyn’Khiaya Nelson, Lakiya Watkins, Courtney Wilson, Tiahna Wright and Ruby Trejo-Zuniga. Kindergarten: Madison Ayscue, Wyatt Burnette, Samuel Dickerson, Jackson Edwards, Amarriah Hendricks, Andrevion Nelson, Amanda Peoples, Courtney Adcox, India Andrews, Ellie Atkinson, Jada Cheek, Christopher Hayes, Isaiah Lewis, Jada Lewis, Joshua Peoples, Nicholas Wilson, Ariadna Cruz, Gracie Day, Brianna Gupton, Amonte Hawley, Victoria Hicks, Alexis Huff, Ariana Jones, Jacob Newcomb, Josh Parrish, Kamari Purnell, Matthew Beck, Jacara Boyd, Shamyah Brown, Nathan Davis, Talon Horton, Gerardo Lopez-Villa, Da”shawn, Love, Cesar Flores-Rodriguez and Preston Williams. 1st Grade: Cordell Bailey, Cameron Burnette, Ja’misha Durham, Tamia Epps, Jorge Gomez-Mancilla, Odaliz

Heredia – Hernandez, Amber Jackson, Kimberlyn Rojo-Rojas, Harley Tingle, Adamari Torres, Kaliya Yarborough, Jesus Zuniga, Danielle Daniels, Emily Garcia, Aaron Labra-Noel, Joey Taylor, Brenda Vanegas, Christian Ventura, Malachi Williams, Mackenzie Allgood, Zyshawn Appling, Alexis Diaz-Guzman, Logan Grimes, Zackary Ivey, Bryan Mata, Frances Murchinson, Shaunika Neal, Wendy Sandoval, Aaron Smith, Melvin Spain, Thomas Thorpe Jr., Terriona Edmonds, Dylan Faulkner, Jesse Gupton, Makayla Harrell, Chase Thompson, Asa Williams, Allison Wilson and Jessica Trejo-Zuniga. 2nd Grade: Estaban Gonzalez, Zachary Handoe, Tania Hunter, Isabell Lunsford, Christian Moss, Kaycee Pernell, Amber Reynolds, Jordan Richardson, Andrew Somerville, Edgar Torrez, Bryton Yarborough, Ashley Zuniga, Tyaza Boyd, Zachary Dickerson, Kayla Ellington, Cheyenne Guerrant, Susanna Hernandez, Anna Ventura, Lane Wade, Miranda White, Jacob Williamson, Zakerie King, Kristyn Medlin, Katherine Newcomb, Josie Roberson, Alyssa Rosengrant, Jayla Shearin, Christopher

Stevenson, Miriam Trejo, Csaveon Williams, Zoie Wilson, Austin Fleming, Jada Hernandez, Allyson Mcgovern, Nyasia Mitchell, Jaylen Shearin and Kaitlyn Spain. 3rd Grade: Zurisadai Guzman, Robert Hernandez, Kristen Nance, Mackenzie Pendergrass, Leann Reynolds, Terrell Taylor, Ian Walk, Morgan Allen, Dylan Allgood, Christopher Walk, Anna Wiggins, Corey Williams Jr., Ayana Wood, Nicholas Abbott, Tre Lewis, Aaliya Townes, Jodi Waite, Jahee Branch, Tremecia Smith and Jazmin Arias. 4th Grade: Chelsea Gatewood, Walter Hernandez, Christyan Keaton, Tyajah McCauley, Jimmy Perez, Charles Purnell, Joshua Williams, Taylor Leveille, Andres Mata, Christopher Perry, Aliyah Wright, Almaad Boyd, Alyssa Chitty, Nyi-Asyia Kingsberry, Jordan Salazar, Kailee Ball, Mercedes Brust, Todd Clifford, Craig Davis, Mya Neal, Enrique Jimenez-Rodriguez and Karen Sandoval. 5th Grade: Heather Bryant, Owen Dement, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Mychell Keith, Brandon Lawrence, Patrick Tyler, Amber Peoples, Logan Waite and Sabrina Johnson.

Extra Effort Award Pre-kindergarten: Thomas Adcock and Tiahna Wright Kindergarten: Daniel Hernandez, Yasmin Escamilla, Nicholas Wilson, Isaiah Lewis, Kaleb Nelson, Makayla Cox, Cameron Overton and Preston Williams. 1st Grade: Jorge Gomez-Mancilla, Josh Matthews, Shamon Hawkins, Amanda Bullock, Shamia Epps, Thomas Thorpe, Zayda Crews and Melissa May. 2nd Grade: Estephany Mendoza, Courtney Gibson, Adison Evans, Ericsson Cheek, Serenity SHearin, Esmeralda Amezcua, Linsi Perez and Bryan Martinez. 3rd Grade: Alycia Ventura, Litzy Bolanos, Cristal Ramirez, Shatasia Davis, Robert Steed, Jodi Waite, Breanna Grissom, Michael Moore, Deana Hawkins and Kaytlin Davis. 4th Grade: Kiara Hunt, Christyan Keaton, Allison Hight, Carlos Romero, Alyssa Chitty, Jordan Salazar, Morgan Wilson and Valentin Ortiz. 5th Grade: Allen Moore, Jamekia Henderson, Devin SHearin, April

Terry, Amber Peoples, Mychell Keith and Hakeim Perry.

Highest AR Average Award 1st Grade: Blake Wright, Courtney Kuntz, Brant Gibson, Chase Thompson and Asa Williams. 2nd Grade: Edgar Torrez, Lane Wade, Katie Newcomb and Diamond Turner. 3rd Grade: Leann Reynolds, Annie Wiggins, Tré Lewis, Nery Perez and Taylor Cavanaugh. 4th Grade: Kiara Hunt, Aliyah Wright, James People and Mya Neal. 5th Grade: Nia Wright, April Terry, Brandon Lawrence and Kara Clayborne.

AR Top Reader Award Pre-kindergarten: Ruby Zuniga-Trejo Kindergarten: Peyton Bowes, Courtney Adcox, Gracie Day and Cameron Medlin. 1st Grade: Ja’Misha Durham, Amanda Bullock, Melvin Spain and Asa Williams. 2nd Grade: Ashley Zu-

niga, Tyaza Boyd, Ashanti Hargrove, Christopher Stevenson and Austin Fleming. 3rd Grade: Zuri Guzman, Annie Wiggins, Tré Lewis, Dyamond Williams and David Fuentes. 4th Grade: Jimmy Perez, Michael Moss, NyiAsyia Kingsberry and C.T. Thompson. 5th Grade: Heather Bryant, Julyejawhan Barnes, Mychell Keith and Sabrina Johnson.

Math Award 1st Grade: Jesus Zuniga, Joey Taylor, Bryan Mata and Briace Purnell,. 2nd Grade: Jordan Richardson, Jacob Williamson, Trevon Murphy and Leslie Trejo. 3rd Grade: Robert Hernandez, Chris Walk, Tré Lewis, Qua’Darius Hargrove and Jevon Durham. 4th Grade: Lee Roy Arias, Joshua Williams, Carlos, Romero, Nyshaun Wright, Dajon Perry and Jovani Barajas. 5th Grade: Ladavius Minor, Jamon Hargrove, Julyjawhan Barnes, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Marlin Hicks, Janet Rodriquez, Mychell Keith and Kara Clayborne.

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Granville Education Foundation’s ‘Prize Patrol’ hands out grants

The new Ms. Badd Boyz for 2009-2010 is A. Faye Wimbush (left). Wearing the Mr. Badd Boyz crown for 2009-2010 will be Etheral (Slim) Carter (right).

Badd Boyz and Lady Badd Boyz Social Club crowns new representatives The Badd Boyz and Lady Badd Boyz Social Club held its annual fall dance in November and crowned a new Mr. and Ms. Badd Boyz for 20092010. The dance is held every year to raise funds for the Celebrity of the Year Scholarship Fund. Each year, the social club provides scholarships to local high school students to help with furthering their education at a college or university of their choice. The club has provided over 100 scholarships to local students. The new Ms. Badd Boyz for 2009-2010 is A. Faye Wimbush. Wimbush is a native of Vance County and the daughter of Jean and George Wimbush. She is employed at the Verizon warehouse. Wimbush is a member of Spring Street Baptist Church and has

won other club crowns including Ms. Sweetheart and Ms. Blue and White. First runner up for Ms. Badd Boyz 2009- 2010 was Catherine Parham and second runner up was Barbara Jiggetts. For the first time the social club’s history, a nonmember was crowned as Mr. Badd Boyz. Wearing the crown for 2009-2010 will be Etheral (Slim) Carter. Carter is the son of Elosie Carter and is a native of Vance County. He is a graduate of Vance Senior High School and a member of Welcome Chapel Baptist Church. First runnerup for Mr. Badd Boyz 2009-2010 was Ronald L. Lowery Sr. and second runner-up was E. Jameel Williams.

Terry receives recertification Arnetra Terry, a literacy specialist with Vance County Schools, has earned recertification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Terry, who also has been a long-time teacher and administrator at E.O. Young Jr. Elementary School and the Reading First coach at Clark Street Elementary School, has earned recertification for the next 10 years. She now works through the Vance County Schools’ Administrative Services Center to assist teachers in the lower grades in all 10 local elementary schools with reading instruction for students. Terry learned in late October about her national recertification, which is the highest form of certification possible for a teacher. Terry joins two other local educators as the only ones in Vance County Schools to

Sonya Denny (left) of Northern Granville Middle School accepts her check and balloons from Joe Kapherr of the Granville Education Foundation. A grant is intended to fund an innovative idea for the classroom and is available for up to $1,000. “The real winners today are the students of Granville County Schools,” said Granville Education Foundation Executive Director

Shields Blackwell. “I’m confident all of the projects funded will promote student achievement in the classroom.” The Granville Education Foundation is a nonprofit, community-based organization working to

enhance the performance of Granville County students. For more information about the foundation and its activities, call the office at (919) 693-7047 or visit the website at www.GranvilleEdFoundation.org.

Norlina Christian School Honors David W. Spence, principal of Norlina Christian School, has announced the school’s honor roll students for the first quarter of the 2009-2010 school year.

Principal’s List (all A’s) Kindergarten: Cody Profitt and Logan Ryder 1st Grade: Daisy Mae

Harlon and William Riley 2nd Grade: Ethan Fleming and Mary Mattress

9th Grade: Anna Britt Harty and Deja Palmer

A/B Honor Roll

3rd Grade: Eric Burwell and Tyler Champion

3rd Grade: Nickole Heisler and Lane White

4th Grade: Makayla Strickland

4th Grade: Emily Willis

6th Grade: Molly Harty 8th Grade: Steven Carroll

7th Grade: Tyler Jomo 8th Grade: Taylor Eatmon and Ryan Gray 10th Grade: Holly Eatmon, Abrien Gandy, Josh Meek and Michael Mitkos. 11th Grade: Brandon Curtis

5th Grade: Tyler Boyd 6th Grade: Ayzha Burwell and E. J. Reed

12th Grade: Lydia Harris, LaShay Silver and Anna White.

Carver Elementary School Honor Roll Carver Elementary School has announced its honor roll for this first nine-week grading period:

Taylor and Ace’es Williams. B Honor Roll: Janiah Hopkins

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3rd Grade

A Honor Roll: Jameka Champ, William Carroll, Jadaijah Boyd, Sha’Lyric Floyd, Brianne Arias, Cameron Livengood, Austin Webb. A/B Honor Roll: Shaderea Parker, Marco Balderos-Och and Antavis Evans.

Nicolas Gouldman, Leigh Matthews, Amy Smith and Al-Leain Young.

4th Grade

A Honor Roll: Zachary Williamson AB Honor Roll: Aundra Foster Jr., Robert Gregory III, Sinaya Harrison, Shaniya Pernell,

Durham A/B Honor Roll: Jamal Williams B Honor Roll: Shayquan Henderson and Jasmine Rodriquez.

AB Honor Roll: Davonda Fuller, Sha’tonii Hayes and Timothy Massenburg.

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Kindergarten Arnetra Terry obtain recertification. To earn recertification, an educator must satisfy requirements in several areas. Those applying for recertification must submit several writings and videotapes of their classroom instruction. They also must demonstrate how they have grown professionally and how they have effectively used national certification strategies.

Melissa Gill passes registry exam as histotechnician Melissa Gill has passed the Board of Registry exams for the American Society of Clinical Pathology and is now certified as a histotechnician. The exam is a two-part practical/computer examination. She is employed at Ameripath, part of Quest Diagnostics Laboratories located at Maria Parham Medical Center, where she has worked for none years. Gill is the daughter of Gene and Jean Strum of Norlina and is married to Bryant Gill. They live in the Cokesbury community.

The Granville Education Foundation conducted its annual “Prize Patrol” recently in schools all over Granville County. The organization’s members surprised teachers with candy, balloons and checks for their creative classroom ideas. The foundation awarded more than $30,000 in Lela Eaton Creative Teaching grants for the 2009-2010 academic year. “We were proud to be able to fund 35 grants this year,” said John Burns, chairman of the Grants Committee and manager of Union Bank & Trust. “Granville County has some very creative teachers. Most of the grants involved new technologies and innovative ways to get students engaged in learning.” Lela Eaton Creative Teaching Grants have been awarded by the Granville Education Foundation for nearly 20 years.

A Honor Roll: Anaya Wills, Hailey Boone, Karla Cruz, I’yanni Bullock, Brandon Bullock, William Short, James Taylor, Jennifer Goolsby, Unique Harrison, Kelsey Perkinson, Shanya Mitchell and Makalya Harp. AB Honor Roll: Ashanti Hargrove, Alex Cruz, Jakayla Henderson, Sayveon Durham, Jesus Campanur, Charles Hayes Jr., Jawn’Dezsha Boyd, Shun’Daris Evans, Tamarrion Durham, Tyah Crute and Norma Vargas. B Honor Roll: Aaron Rodriguez, Altonia Moore, Antoine Kelley, Christian Dozier and Rashad Haoutar.

1st Grade A Honor Roll: Nenyaha Jones and Tiquirian Powell. AB Honor Roll: Davion Wimbush, Christian Vooris and Nakayla Purnell.

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Crossroads Christian School inducts new National Beta Club members Crossroads Christian School held its National Beta Club induction ceremony this month. The Upper School and families of the new candi-

dates attended the ceremony. Afterwards, the new members and their families were invited to a reception hosted by the school’s cafeteria staff.

The National Beta Club is an honor society that emphasizes service to others and has junior and senior divisions.

Senior Beta Club new inductees at Crossroads Christian School are — 12th grade: Caroline Norwood and Morhgan Lovings; 11th grade: Cody Matthews and Albrie Tucker; 10th grade: Anna Davis and Ryan Wheeler; 9th grade: Jake Bones, Joseph Brown, Drew Dunsford, Alyssa Greene, Seth Gulledge, Matthew Harris, Jessi Hayes, Elizabeth Long, Sarah Martin, D.J. Matthews, Stephanie Millage, Julia Parrish, Megan Rogers, Rebecca Shah and Nathan Walter.

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Southern Vance Honor Rolls Southern Vance High School has announced its honor rolls for the second six-week grading period of the 2009-2010 school year:

All A’s Felicia Branch, Anne Bullock, Ahmad Campbell, Whitney Davis, Arthia Harris, Nayely Ledesma, Cristal Puga, Maria Ruiz, Ebony Smith, Jadavia Hunt, Whitney Brown, Carissa Crews, Shaquel Judkins, Zachary Layne, Jamie Orr, Justin Furlow, Christopher Pendergrass, Rachelle Sandarelli, Vicki Tarry, Marquette Boyd, Montrell Bullock, Yuliana Carranza, Paige Douglas, Caleb Garrett, James Harris, Terrill Harrison, Javonda Hunt, Renequa Kelly, Magan Lee, Darius Morgan, Joshua Pernell, Cody Renn, Katelann Stanton, Julia Sumner, Beatriz Vasquez and Brandon Wheeler.

A/B Honor Roll

Junior Beta Club new inductees are — 8th grade: Julia Thompson; 7th grade: Abigail Rudolph; 6th grade: James Alexander, Caleb Brauer, Austin Breedlove, Kourtnye Bynum, Jordan Campbell, Noah Carlson, Ashton Hayes, Jack Ketcham,Jonah McClelland, Garrett Parker, Lindsey Perry, Emily Pribula, Sydney Rednour, John Slaton, Dillon Thomas, Kate Thompson, Jenny Tomlinson, Brittany West, Daniel Wilkerson and Hanna Williams.

Colton Aiken, Alexandra Bercik, Wesley Collier, Alexus Garner, Xavier Gregory, Demaurice Hailey, Umeko Hunter, Rebekah Irvin, Desiree Latten, Brian Lewis, Dominique McLean, Debra Parker, Samantha Patrick, Patrick Pendley, Deonna Ragland, Morgan Richardson, Luis Rodriguez, Ellen Roberson, Amber Romero, Laurie Ross, Jonathan Sanders, Ariel Saravia, Allison Sutton, Jackson Thompson, Jose Trochez, Anthony Walk Jr., RabshaKeh Wilkerson, Leah Woodlief, Travis Adcock,

Akieba Alexander, Sabrina Alston, Ashley Anderson, Matthew Beamon, Jenny Clark, Shaquille Cook, Bria Crawford, Kimberly Creech, Damian Davis, Jessica Fairley, Alexis Green, Kadedra Hayes, Dontrell Lewis, Ian Metcalf, Jasmil Moore, Amber Perry, Yuridiana Renteria, Destiney Smith, Jerell Somerville, Brandy Stainback, Taylor Stanton, Jason Taylor, Kenneth Watson, Brandi Woodruff, Kierra Wyatt, David Ayscue Jr., Tamara Ayscue, Precious Bullock, Tirza Caceres, Elijah Flood, Saul Flores, Ashley Garrett, Isaiah Green, Eric Henderson, Sardarius Henderson, Thomas Hilton, Hakim Jones, Daniel Lawton, Michael Lewis, Shaquelia Mackins, Janiece Pearce, Candice Pegram, Lucero Reyes-Alegria, Amber Stafford, Jacob Sutton, Shomonae Thomas, Tamisha Venable, Shania Waverly, Michael Wolfe, Brandi Ayscue, Samantha Bailey, Steven Branch, Daniel Collier, Wesley Deans, Cameron Driver, Jorge Franquez, Mayra Franquez, John Galantis, Darius Hargrove, Chavis Jones, Jessica Lloyd, Bethanie Mahl, Freya Orr, Bianka Pinkney, George Richardson, Jordan Richardson, Alyssa Sears, Cormikia Southerland, Jaimi Strickland, Michael Strickland, Noemi Tapia, Tremanisha Taylor, Dvontae Teasley, Tiffany Temple, Jacquetta Terry, Reyna Vanegas, Jessica Williams, Khristian Williams, Sashana Williams, Meiosha Wilson, Andrew Womack and Mary Zackery.

Warren County drumline and band bring home national honors The Warren County High School “Steel Stix” drumline brought home its third national championship as the school’s Dynamic Marching Machine competed in the National High Stepping Marching Band Championship and Drumline Competition recently in Atlanta, Ga. The band itself was named national runner-up and took home many honors while competing against bands twice its size in the AA class. “We are class A by the rules, but any group can opt to go to a higher class,” said Band Director Taylor Whitehead. “I felt we were good enough to go up to a higher class.” The Dynamic Marching Machine went into this year’s nationals trying to make up for the disappointment of 2008, when the band came in fourth place, and the “Steel Stix” brought home second place. “Last year, we went and we worked very hard, but we came up short,” Whitehead said. The band came away upset, but with the drive to work even harder this year. “Our focus from day one (this year) was to get that group ready not just to compete at the national level (but to win),” Whitehead said. For this year’s edition of the Dynamic Marching Machine, the new season began July 26 with band camp. This fall, they have competed in three events in Virginia, one in Maryland, and four in North Carolina. In the month leading up to nationals, the band practiced every day, including several hours on Sunday. “Be-

cause the drumline are members of the band, they only had seven days to come up with a routine (for the national championship),” Whitehead said. “Parents have bent over backward to support our rigorous practice schedule.” That hard work certainly paid off as many parents, along with high school administrators, accompanied the band to Atlanta to cheer them on. Many supporters drove to the competition as well. “Steel Stix” won the national championship against top drumlines from North Carolina, Michigan, Virginia and Texas with a score of 287 out of 300. In addition to being named national runner-up, the band received the following awards: first place, drum major (for the fifth time: 2004, 2006-2009); first place, percussion, for the fifth consecutive time, for a total of eight national titles (three indoor and five on the field); first place, marching, for the second time (2006, 2009); first place, flags, for the first time; and second place, general effect. The Dynamic Marching Machine includes the following members: drum major — Khyre Sledge; dancers — Alicia Steverson, Vanity Newell, Ashleigh Kearney, Stephanie Wilkins, Lashonda Williams and Jasmine Alston; flags — Ebony Hamilton, Seana Faultz, Robin Alston, Shamari Downey, Precious Blackwell, Asia Seward and Michelle Hinton; flutes — Coslyn Boyd, Jasmine Burwell, Joquawn Crews and

Members of Warren County High School’s national champion “Steel Stix” drumline are (first row, left to right) Jalen Dixon, Sydnei Bullock and Nouri Bullock; (second row) Bryant Bullock, Carlos Carter, Ramon Bullock and Marcus Joyner; (third row) Donald Hunt, Quinton Terry, Khrye Sledge, Giles Burnette and Jerron Jones. Not pictured: Aaron Bullock. Sarah Davis; clarinets — Jasmine Allen, Jaquawn Crews and Ashley Harris; saxophones — Ashley Hinton, Kayla Roberts, Dion Williams, Robert Mackey, Briana Bell and Chynna Dunston; trumpets — Dayman Crews, Terrance Hargrove, Dwayne Talley, Jarriet Hicks, Sean Hargrove and Shawn Jones; mellophones — Devontae Alston, Kalem Crawley and Deandre Fogg; trombones — Robert Crawley, Christopher Hunter, Michael Brown and Briana Thompson; euphoniums — Richard Susewell and Alex Turner; sousaphones — Jonathan Harrison, Giles Burnette and Patrick Williams; percussion — Marcus Joyner, Ramon Bullock, Sydnei Bullock, Aaron Bullock, Quinton Terry, Donald Hunt, Jerron Jones, Darris Williams, Jalen Dixon,

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Nouri Bullock, Bryant Bullock, Kayla Alston and Carlos Carter; “Steel Stix” — Jalen Dixon, Sydnei Bullock, Nouri Bullock, Bryant Bullock, Carlos Carter, Ramon Bullock, Marcus Joyner, Donald Hunt, Quinton Terry, Khyre Sledge, Giles Burnette, Jerron Jones and Aaron Bullock. Additional staff members include Phillip Burgess, announcer; Richard Alston, operations staff; Derek Alston, manager; and Ashley Goode, auxiliary coach. Whitehead is proud that the Dynamic Marching Machine has participation from all three of Warren County’s high schools. “Years ago, it was just Warren County High School students,” he said. “(This year) I had participants from four different schools: Warren County High School, Warren New

Tech High School, Warren Early College High School and Warren County Middle School. There has been cooperation between the schools and the administrators.” The Dynamic Marching Machine features 18 seniors, including Marcus Joyner, who has been to all six nationals in which the band competed, something Whitehead called “finishing pretty strong.” “Marcus, who is the section leader of the percussion section, has been playing in the WCHS band since he was in the fifth grade, making him the longest running band student in the history of WCHS and the first to ever participate at the elementary level,” Whitehead said. Joyner, who may be one of the best high school drummers in the country, is being

recruited by a number of colleges and universities. Whitehead also expressed appreciation for the support of WCHS administrators this year. “I would like to thank all three administrators at the high school for their support of the band program,” he said. While the National Championship marks the end of 2009 competitions, the band will have to prepare for a number of upcoming events, including Christmas parades and the WCHS Christmas concert. In the spring, indoor drumline competitions will begin, and the group will have something extraspecial to work toward as well. The “Steel Stix” have been invited to audition for the television show, “America’s Got Talent,” in March.

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Adult Services • Christmas fiction at Perry Library: Take a breather from holiday preparations and enjoy a good book! Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter; The Christmas Secret, The Christmas Promise and The Christmas Hope by Donna VanLiere; Lakeshore Christmas by Susan Wiggs; Christmas on Mill Street by Joseph Walker; Santa Clawed: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery by Rita Mae Brown & Sneaky Pie Brown; A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr; Engaging Father Christmas: A Novella by Robin Jones Gunn; Kissing Christmas Goodbye: An Agatha Raisin Mystery by M.C.

Beaton; All Through the Night: A Troubleshooter Christmas by Suzanne Brockmann; Christmas Jars by Jason F. Wright; A Berry Merry Christmas by Marcia Evanick; Angela and the Baby Jesus by Frank McCourt; The Shepherd, the Angel, and Walter the Christmas Miracle Dog by Dave Barry; Undead and Unreturnable by Mary Janice Davidson; and A Covington Christmas by Joan Medlicott. You’ll find many other Christmas and holiday titles on the kiosk near the circulation desk and upstairs in Adult Fiction. • Learn new computer skill in the New Year at Perry Library: For those of you have conquered the basics of the computer, e-mail and the Internet, take the next step into the wonderful world of software. Perry Library, in partnership with Vance-Granville Community College, is offering a class that is ideal for job seekers or anyone who needs to compose letters, flyers, documents or spreadsheets. A weekly class in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel 2003 begins Jan. 11 and continues through Feb. 22. The class will be held Monday afternoons from 1-5 p.m. The cost is

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Youth Services programming The Youth Services Department is welcoming donations to supplement our programming and collections for children and teens. The library can use the following items in new or gently used condition: children’s and young adult books, magazines, DVDs, music or audio CDs, games, puzzles, art supplies, toys, etc. Materials can be brought to the Youth Services Desk and questions can be answered by calling (252) 438-3316, ext 225. Your donations make a difference! Coming this week: • Young @ Art — (ages 2-7, older children depending on interest and material availability): this Monday at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a holiday-themed craft program perfect for the little ones!

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): You have the talent and the skills to get ahead. All you need to do is market and present what you have to offer. There is money to be made, so follow your dreams and you will surpass your goals. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Get involved in something that will help you see things from a different angle. Cultural events or networking with unique people will motivate you to take what you have to offer and give it an original spin. A surprise is heading your way. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put your talents to work for a good cause. Your ability to find solutions and act quickly and efficiently will enhance your reputation and lead to an interesting partnership. Don’t limit the possibilities if opportunity knocks. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put the past behind you. Look at yourself and decide what you can do to make your life better. Set your agenda to suit the needs of yourself and your family. 5 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Socializing or networking will lead to an interesting possibility with someone unusual. Don’t make an impulsive decision until you are sure it works into your plans. Update your look and your attitude. 2 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When it comes to home and family, tread carefully. Say little but do a lot and you will get the reception you are looking for from someone who counts. A day trip or planning a fun event will pave the way to a good time and help ward off complaints. 4 stars LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take part in community or neighborhood affairs and you will make new friends. Your ideas will be well received and the help you require offered. Confirmation will come from outsiders, not the people you are close to. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will be drawn to events that have to do with personal improvement. Speaking openly will help you clear up a misconception about you or your beliefs. Plan a surprise for someone late in the day to ensure you are still on good terms. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be careful who you trust with the information you’ve been given. A challenge, keeping busy or traveling about will stimulate you mentally and physically but may cause some backlash emotionally. A change may not be welcome but it will be necessary. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look for a professional challenge that will stimulate you and help you build a stronger resume. A money deal can lead to a better living situation. Don’t be fooled by someone playing with your emotions. 4 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep a lid on what you think. If you share your thoughts, you are likely to hurt someone’s feelings and look bad in front of friends and family. A promise you make must be kept, regardless of time constraints. 2 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your heart is in the right place but someone is likely to take advantage of you and what you are offering. You will overspend on someone who doesn’t deserve your generosity. Set a new budget and stick to it. 5 stars

$65. Call Perry Library at (252) 438-3316, ext. 236, to sign up! • “Let’s Talk About It – 2010” at Perry Library: The Friends of the Library are gearing up for the 2010 season of the popular book talk program “Let’s Talk About It.” The theme will be “Law and Literature.” This series is named for Eva Rubin, a leading scholar on public policy and the U.S. Supreme Court. The books focus on the formidable interactions between the justice system and the lives of individuals. The books featured include Billy Budd & Other Stories by Herman Melville, a short novel that examines the nuances of guilt and innocence; and a story of irony by Mark Twain, The Tragedy of Pudd’nhead Wilson. A heartbreaking defense of an innocent man on trial for murder is portrayed in A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines. Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson features the murder trial of a wrongfully accused Japanese-American fisherman. Yale University law professor Stephen L. Carter writes about legal academia and mysterious family entanglements in The Emperor of Ocean Park.

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Did you know that the Perry Library is online? Check out our website at http://www.perrylibrary.org/ to find links where you can add us to your Facebook account, follow us on Twitter and subscribe to the Perry Library Blog. Just a head’s up: The library will be closed between the hours of noon and 2 p.m. on Dec. 16 for the purposes of staff development.

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Kids under 10 need an adult. • Bedtime Stories — (kids of all ages, aimed at 3-8 years old): Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Let stories, songs and bubbles tire you out for bedtime! Pajamas are encouraged but not required. •Teens And Tweens Club — (for middle and highschoolers): Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Join Programming Specialist Ms. Barbara and other teens and ‘tweens to hang out and chat, discuss books and listen to interesting guest speakers. • Anime Club — (ages 13 & up, ages 10-12 with signed permission slip): Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Join Youth Services Assistant Kenya and the other members of our devoted anime club to watch anime, talk anime, share your drawings and more! • Mother Goose Time — (for infants and toddlers, ages birth-3): Thursdays at 11 a.m. Songs, rhymes, books, clapping, laughing, fun! • Winter Holiday Party — (all ages, kids under 10 need an adult): Dec. 19, 3-4 p.m. It’s a winter wonderland at Perry Library! Join us for an hour of fun, including games, crafts, music, snacks and more!

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