¶ PAGE 40 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, OCTOBER 2012
“Give Something That Means Something” with the Red Cross This Fall
Run for your life... by Ken White
Ever bought just one egg? I once gave a children's sermon at church. I talked about eggs. You see an egg by itself is fragile and easily broken but once you put it in hot water it becomes hard and unyielding. The egg will still crack but the insides that can be soft and buttery become hard and crumble. People are a lot like eggs. We can be easily broken and hardships make some people crumble. You see I don't much like plain eggs, but take eggs and flour and sugar and milk and you can create happiness. People are the same way except add smiles and a compliment and you get a much happier person. I have an opportunity for my readers to add something to my recipe for happiness. Do you want to have fun on an October afternoon? Do you want to help make Christmas better at the same time? Yeah, I know, but I am going to mix Halloween and Christmas together!!! On October 20th at 4:30 in the afternoon there is going to be a 5k run with a twist. The run will start at the back of the YMCA and head down the woods and end up on the Greenway. There will be twists turns and obstacles and probably some mud, some big hills, oh and a creek! And by the way you will be chased by Zombies. The name for the race is the Zombie Dash. Registration can be done before hand at the Y or on the day
White of the race at the Picnic Shelter by the playground (registration starts at 3:30). The registration fee is new unwrapped toys or a cash donation for the Empty Stocking Fund. See I can mix Halloween and Christmas. In the past my family always donated food and toys for the Empty Stocking Fund. This past year we had the opportunity to help hand out the food boxes and toys on Christmas Eve. It helped my kids understand that there are people in this community that need help. I think it helped me too. The people that we dropped off the boxes too were truly grateful for the Christmas gifts that our community provided. So even if you don't want to be chased by Zombies through the woods you can support the Empty Stocking Fund by bringing toys or $$$$ and hang out with us and laugh. Have you ever bought just one egg? NO. Why? Because eggs are better when group together with other things. I have a Flourless Chocolate Torte recipe that calls for chocolate, sugar and nine eggs. Yes NINE eggs, you see one egg just wouldn't hold the torte together. People are the same, we hold things together better when there are a lot of us.
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The leaves are changing colors and temperatures are dropping. One thing that remains the same is the constant need for blood. The American Red Cross asks donors to “Give Something That Means Something” for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card useable toward gas, rent, food or tickets to your favorite concert or sporting event. The “Give Something That Means Something” promotion, which runs from October 1 through December 31, 2012, gives each person who presents to donate blood or platelets with the Red Cross a chance to win a $1,000 American Express gift card. “Donating blood is an
opportunity for people to give the most important gift of all, the ‘Gift of Life,’” said Delisa
Presenting Donors Eligible to Win $1,000 Gift Card English, chief executive officer, American Red Cross, Carolinas Blood Services Region. “The Red Cross depends on the generosity of volunteer donors to meet the needs of patients in our area and across the country.” The Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region provides lifesaving blood to patients in 103 hospitals. Approximately 1,600 people need to give blood
or platelets each week day to meet hospital demands. Blood can be safely donated every 56 days. Platelets can be given every seven days, up to 24 times a year. Most healthy people who are 17 years of age, 16 with parental consent, and weigh at least 110 pounds are eligible to donate blood or platelets to the Red Cross. Donors who are 18 years and younger must also meet specific height and weight requirements. For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.
What Difference Does A Dollar Make? meeting basic needs for many Rockingham County lives. The need for additional programs and Have you shopped at a dol- services gets larger as the dollars lar store for basic households get fewer. People in our commuitems? My family loves to see nity are hungry and they need how many dollar items we can your help. A waiting list exists to check off our shopping list. It is a receive one hot meal a day from great feeling to know that we the Meals on Wheels. For many have saved money of the elderly, this is the while taking care of only human contact needed materials. In they see each and today’s economy, we everyday. Hours before have to stretch the my “Food Pantry” visit, money as far as it will the American Red go: mortgage, car, utilCross had run out of all ities, food gas, charity, frozen and refrigerated and etc. foods and distributed During my twoweek’s worth of gromonth tenure with the ceries to 100 families in Sarwi United Way of one day. What once Rockingham County, I was an everyday food had the pleasure of visiting part- program has now become a 1-2 nering agencies and learning day a week service. I witnessed more about the programs and ser- the “Share a Meal” program at vices funded by the United Way. the Salvation Army. This proI have a new respect for the non- gram not only provides a hot profit world. No matter where I lunch five days a week, feeding turn, program and service imple- 60-140 people per day, it promentation is at the forefront of vides a place to fellowship with From: Dr. Cindy Wall Sarwi, Executive Director of United Way, Rockingham County
others. Have you ever wondered if your gift to United Way could really make a difference for a community member in need? Yes it can! $260 per year ($5 per week) can provide 58 Meals on Wheels for the elderly can serve 52 elderly through the Share a Meal program. $520 per year ($10 per week) can provide 111 Meals on Wheels for the elderly can serve 104 elderly through the Share a Meal program. “Time is of the essence”. The success of this year’s campaign depends on each and every one of us. Make a difference in a life! The Rockingham County community needs your support. Payments to United Way of Rockingham County: Pay Pal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Check, Cash, and Payroll Deduction. To give, advocate, or volunteer, please visit www.uwrockingham.org.
Celebrate Halloween safely by Sgt. Sam Shelton, Police Department
Halloween is a time for ghosts and goblins, witches and pirates, princesses and superheroes. But the fun of Halloween can be ruined if we aren’t careful to keep ourselves free from danger, injury or the threat of harm. Follow these safety tips to ensure that your Halloween holiday is a safe and healthy one. Trick-or-Treaters Carry a flashlight and make sure the batteries are fresh. Walk, don't run. Walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road facing traffic. Obey traffic signals Stay in familiar neighborhoods. Don't cut across yards or driveways. Wear a watch you can read in the dark. Make sure costumes fit well and don't drag on the ground. Make sure that shoes fit well (even if they don't go with your costume). Avoid wearing masks while walking from house to house. Carry only flexible knives,
swords or other props that are clearly a toy and not real. Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape. Go only to houses that are well lit. Stay away from and don't pet animals you don't know. Parents Make sure your child has a complete meal before starting out. Decide ahead of time what your children’s trick-or-treat route should be and make sure they follow it. Children should know to dial 91-1 in an emergency. Young children should be accompanied by an adult. Make sure your children have a watch that can be read in the dark. Make sure costumes are made of flame-retardant material. Older children should know where to reach you and when they should return home. You should know where your children are going. Make sure your children let you inspect their candy before they
eat it. Look carefully at their candy and if you are unsure, throw it away. Make sure your children know these tips and your own rules for a safe and healthy Halloween. Consider hosting a Halloween party in place of trick-or-treating. If traveling by car, drive slowly and carefully. Homeowners Make sure your yard is clear of tripping hazards such as ladders, hoses and flower pots. Make sure you put up your pets to protect them and trick-ortreaters. Don’t overload electrical outlets with holiday lighting or special effects. Keep open flames and hot lights away from drapes, decorations and other flammable materials Use battery powered lights in place of real flame in jack-olanterns and other decorative items. Use plastic rings, pencils, stickers and erasers as good substitutes for food treats.