Stacy Thames, James Tarbox, and Ella Hogan have been named the Enterprise Woman, Man and Youth of the Year at the Enterprise Pilot Club’s annual Civic Night reception Thursday night at the First Baptist Church of Enterprise in the Fellowship Hall.
Thames is Altrusa of Enterprise’s nominee for the 2022 Woman of the Year. Thames is a native of Enterprise and a graduate of Enterprise High School. She and her husband Berry have two children. Thames works for M1 Support Service and owns her own small business, AccountAble Tax and Finance.
Thames attends Grace Place Church and has served in a variety of roles throughout the church. She is a member of the Finance Committee, organized the church’s Vacation Bible School, and currently teaches the junior and senior high Sunday School class each week.
While completing her MBA in 2022, Thames was also an active member of many civic organizations in Enterprise. She currently serves as a director on the board of Altrusa International of Enterprise, and she serves on the M1 Management Club Board of Directors which blessed more than 600 families with gifts and food items through partnerships with local agencies this past holiday season. She is a member of the Main Street Alabama Organization Committee which is tasked with recruiting volunteers from the community and fundraising for the organization. She is the president of the Dauphin Parent Action Team which supports both teachers and students at Dauphin Junior High. Thames can also be found supporting the Enterprise Expressions, a combined choir of Coppinville and Dauphin Junior High students traveling to competitions and also traveling to state and national BETA Club conventions. She has also served as a Girl Scout Leader for several years and has received multiple awards for her tireless work to support the girls of her troop and those across the region.
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Tarbox was nominated by the Oscar Club to be the Man of the Year for his dedication and commitment to selfless service and the Enterprise community. He is married to Mallorie Tarbox and they are expecting their first child in June, a daughter they have named Mary Helen. They…
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Greenville Recreation and Parks Department’s spring tennis programs are under way, including youth QuickStart tennis, preschool tennis and after school tennis programs as well as adult programs to include intermediate cardio tennis, co-rec adult play nights and beginner tennis.
All programs will meet at River Birch Tennis Center or Evans Park Tennis Courts. For more information, please call River Birch Tennis Center at 329-4559 or visit www.greenvillenc.gov.
Program dates and times are as follows:
Adult
Co-Red Adult Play Night: Wednesdays March 8–May 24, 6:30-8 p.m.
Lessons
Individuals can take private tennis lessons given by the City of Greenville Tennis Director Chris Hinson or the tennis staff at River Birch Tennis Center. All lessons are by appointment only and can be arranged for either individuals or groups. To schedule a lesson, please contact Chris Hinson at [email protected] or 252-329-4559.
The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department is holding a Friday Night Futsal program.
The format is pick-up indoor futsal games with teams being picked nightly upon arrival. Games are held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday nights at the Sports Connection from April 14 through June 30.
For more information, contact the Sports Connection at 252-329-4699 or visit greenvillenc.gov.
The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department is now offering beginner and intermediate pickleball clinics, pickleball leagues and private lessons, as well as open play opportunities.
These programs will focus on learning skills, rules, strategies of the game and a little competitiveness.
All programs will meet at H. Boyd Lee Park or Sports Connection. For more information, please call the Athletic Office at 252-329-4550 or visit www.greenvillenc.gov.
Following are dates and times:
Beginner Clinics
May 2 through 25, 10:30-11:45 a.m.; May 2 through 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Intermediate Clinics
Tues/Thurs May 2 though 25, 9-10:15 a.m.; Tues/Thurs May 2 through 25, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Junior Clinic
This is an Introductory clinic to pickleball for youth to learn the fastest growing sport in the United States. This clinic will give an introduction to pickleball, teach basic techniques and play and all equipment will be provided. The Jr. Pickleball clinic will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 3.
For more information, contact the Sports Connection at 252-329-4699 or visit
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The Enterprise Pilot Club is hosting its annual Civic Night reception to honor the newly chosen Man, Woman, and Youth of the Year for 2022.
The event is Thursday night at the First Baptist Church of Enterprise in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m.
Woman of the Year nominees are Heather Jones, Stacy Thames, Kimberly Hoobler, and Sonya Wheeler Rich.
Man of the Year nominees are James Tarbox, Jason Berry Thames, and Rodrick Caldwell.
Youth of the Year nominees are Celesia Page, Ella Hogan, Emily Turner, Faith Lett, Arianna Johnson, and Tyler Mitchell.
Heather JonesThe OSCAR Club nominated Heather Jones, who has lived in Enterprise since 1998. She graduated from Enterprise High School and studied at Troy University.
Jones attends HighPointe Church. Jones is a Coffee County Habitat for Humanity board member serving on the Family Selection Committee. She helped plan the Father Daughter Dinner and was a volunteer member of the kitchen staff, service, and clean up.
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Jones was selected by the Coffee County United Way Representative as a loaned executive with Wiregrass United Way Campaign. She has served two years as a loaned executive speaking at schools and businesses to assist with their campaign. Volunteering with the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce she is a member of the board of directors and was selected for the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Team serving as a member for three years and Team Captain for two years. She shares her expertise as a volunteer marketing director for the Alpha Elite Lions basketball organization. Serving with the Wiregrass Board of Realtors she worked with blood drives and as a Salvation Army bell ringer. She gave her time to make Christmas better for seniors and children at Christmas. She worked with AUSA in 2022 to plan and host a trivia night and run their local social media pages. She worked to clean up neglected areas for the Day of Service.
Stacy ThamesStacy Thames is Altrusa of Enterprise’s nominee for the 2022 Woman of the Year. Thames is a native of Enterprise and a graduate of Enterprise High School. She and her husband Berry have two children. Thames works for M1 Support Service and owns her own small business,…
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The Hartsville Vidette is publishing question-and-answer profiles of the Trousdale County educators who have been selected as the teacher of the year in their respective schools.
We conclude those profiles with a glance at Micah Miller, who is a seventh-grade science teacher at Jim B. Satterfield Middle School.
Name: Micah Miller
School: Jim B. Satterfield Middle School
Age: 37
What grade/subject do you teach? Seventh-grade science.
How long have you been in education? I’m in my seventh year.
How many years have you taught at your current school? It’s my fourth year.
What other schools have you taught at prior to your current school? Trousdale County High School for three years.
What is something unique about you — whether it’s a hobby, skill or past accomplishment — that most people likely wouldn’t be aware of? I served as a line medic in the U.S. Army for six years (2006-2012).
What do you enjoy doing in your free time (hobbies, etc.)? Playing disc golf and learning to play different musical instruments.
Is there anything unique about your teaching situation that you’d like to detail? I went to school to get certified to teach high-school chemistry but moved to seventh-grade science when the position opened up. I never planned on teaching middle-school science but have enjoyed teaching at this level.
How would you describe your teaching style? I use a mix of inquiry-based learning and cooperative learning styles.
Could you share a couple of strategies for how that you keep students engaged and motivated? Using an inquiry-based style, I am able to introduce our topics with real-world examples and natural phenomena. Having something tangible helps to keep students engaged.
Have you ever encountered a challenge in teaching that required you to rethink your teaching methods and/or approach? A few years ago, I went from the high school to the middle school at the same time that the state standards changed. Having a couple of months to adapt to a new age group, new standards, and new curriculum was a challenge. The methods I was using were still effective, but I had to modify my approach for the age group.
What is different, unique and/or enjoyable about the school that you are currently teaching at? Having a small, close-knit community at Jim B. Satterfield Middle School is enjoyable. We work well together…
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JMU’s University Recreation Center (UREC) is most known for being a gym, but it can offer so much more: a park, a pool, a cooking class, all of which are available on campus at no cost.
Full-time students and staff should take advantage of these valuable resources while they’re readily available.
The University Park (UPARK) is another resource available to students and a great way to spend time outdoors. Within the park, there are a variety of things to do. For example, there’s the team challenge course, which offers a custom program for adventure team building, including leadership, communication, trust and community building.
UPARK also has an event lawn, a pavilion, 18-hole disc golf course, a gatehouse and a multi-activity turf. Even the turf has more to offer with four tennis courts, two basketball courts and two sand volleyball courts.
Don’t like being outside? UREC Aquatics Center features a lap pool, hot tub, sauna and a secondary pool with a resistance track that also provides water volleyball and water basketball. The Aquatics Center is supervised by three lifeguards who are on duty at all times for safety and provides certified courses for adult and pediatric first aid, CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator); CPR and AED for professional rescuers and a lifeguarding certification class. Log rolling, swim fitness and swim lessons can all be done through UREC too.
According to a poll done on The Breeze’s instagram, when asked “Have you used UREC’s Aquatics center?” 60% said yes. This leaves a significant amount of people not using or taking advantage of reliable and resourceful resources.
Enjoy or good at lifting? UREC has a weight club. If the sum total of your one-rep max for bench press, deadlift and squat meet or exceed 400 pounds for women and 600 pounds for men, then you can be a member of the UREC Weight Club. Within the club there are several levels ranging from 400, 600, 800, 1000 and 1200 pounds.
You can even benefit from UREC without even going with its podcast, “Well Dukes..” It’s a health and wellness podcast aimed at providing JMU students with programming, information and services to help them lead productive and healthy lives. Every other Wednesday, a new episode is released with a conversation that may change how you think, what you know and what you…
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DuBOIS — Based on their performances at the state championships, two DuBois Area High School teams have qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championships which will take place in Dallas, Texas, April 25-27.
This achievement was announced at last week’s DuBois Area School Board work session by Superintendent Wendy Benton and high school physics teacher Jen Keith, who is also one of the advisors for the robotics teams.
Keith, explaining the road which led to the World Championships, said four teams from DAHS recently competed in the Western PA State VEX Robotics Championships at the PennWest Clarion campus. Fifty-eight teams qualified for the state championships and competed in the VEX Robotics game, Spin Up, presented by the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation. Spin Up, she said, requires students to design, build, and code a robot to gather and toss foam disks into an elevated goal (similar to disc golf). They must also turn rollers on the field to specific colors and then expand to cover as much of the field as possible in the last 10 seconds of each 2-minute round.
“The Mad Scientists” team of Jack Stringer (grade nine), Aiden Via (grade nine), and Derrick Weber (grade eight) was undefeated in the preliminary rounds and went into the elimination rounds in second place. “Unfortunately, they lost in the quarterfinals but still qualified for the World Championships by winning the Innovate Award for their approach to their robot design,” said Keith.
The team of Tyler Baughman (grade 11), Madison DeLarme (grade 12), Justin Rake (grade 10), and CJ Mowrey (grade 10), nicknamed “99 Problems,” qualified for the World Championships based on their skills’ score. Keith said skills are when the team is on a game field by themselves and has 60 seconds to score as many points as possible. Keith said they must complete a 60-second round with a driver controlling the robot and a 60-second round of the robot running autonomously. With the highest autonomous score at the state competition, team 99 Problems finished third overall in skills. Because other teams double-qualified by winning an award and reaching the finals match, 99 Problems was invited to the World Championships.
“It was very shocking but also very exciting,” said Keith. “I definitely would like to commend the students for what they did these…
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Farmville Parks & Recreation will hold a slew of spring and summer single-day sports clinics.
For more information or to register for any of the clinics, visit farmvillencparks.com or call 252-753-6712 or 252-753-6722.
The clinics are as follows:
Volleyball
Join Coach Pitt and former and current Farmville Central volleyball players and learn how to play or brush up on your skills, including passing, setting, hitting, serving and more.
The clinic, for grades 4-8, is June 17 from 9:00 am-noon at Farmville Central High School Gym (3308 East Wilson Street). Cost is $25 and registration deadline is June 9.
Disc Golf
Our Disc Golf Clinic teaches campers the skills to be able to throw a wide variety of discs. We encourage participants to bring their own discs; however, we do have a variety of discs for campers to use. Campers will see their abilities improve as they progress through the camp sponsored by Play It Again Sports in Greenville.
The camp, for ages 7 and up, is June 3 at 9 a.m. at the Farmville Disc Golf Course (3414 NC-121). Cost is $30 and registration deadline is May 29.
Football Youth camp
Led and instructed by head coach Ron Cook and the entire Farmville Central varsity staff, this youth football camp for rising third graders through eighth grade is the perfect opportunity to learn about the game. Participants will work on offense, defense, special teams and have some fun and play some games.
The camp is June 23 from 8-11 a.m. at the Farmville Central High School football field (3308 East Wilson Street). Cost is $10 and registration deadline is June 21. For questions, please email Coach Cook at [email protected].
Middle School Mini-Camp
This camp has the same setup and aim as the youth camp and is open to rising 6-8th graders. The mini-camp is July 27 (noon start) and 28 (8 a.m.) at the Farmville Central High School football field (3308 East Wilson Street). Cost is $10 and registration deadline is July 19. For questions, please email Coach Cook at [email protected].
Moms Clinic
A peek into the life of a Farmville Central Football player. This clinic, for ages 18 and up, will include a tour of the football facilities, program philosophy and expectations, the fundamentals of the game and on-the-field drill instruction led by players (possibly your sons) and supervised by the varsity football staff. The camp is May 20 from 10…
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TODAY, MARCH 16
ADULT ARTS AND CRAFTS: Let creativity shine to create a cute craft or inspiring art piece from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium. Ages 18 and up. No fee. Registration is required by calling, 434-799-5195.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
FAMILY GAME NIGHTS: Relax with family and come out for a fun night of board games, sports and outdoor games at Coates Recreation Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150. Sponsored by Parks and Recreation.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 18
CARS & COFFEE: Old Dominion Classic Sports Car Club will hold Cars & Coffee from 9 to 11 a.m. at Crema & Vine, 1009 Main St. For more information, call 434-548-9862.
JAPANESE CULTURAL EVENT: George Washington High School Japanese class and club will host the third annual Japan Day free event in the GW auditorium from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be Kendo, Taiko Drumming, a tea ceremony, prizes and more. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/yse2tj2z.
CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB: Enjoy a classic movie with discussion following at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “The Adventure of Robin Hood” (1938) for ages 18 and up. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. No fee.
ARCHERY 101 WORKSHOP: Learn the basic safety, anchor points, draw and release, care of equipment and essential safety skills with a USA Archery certified instructor for ages 5 to 17 at Coates Recreation Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $12. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150.
HOMESTEADING 101: Learn from local homesteaders Ben and Amber Martin at Glenwood Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon. No fee. For ages 5 and up; registration is required a week prior.
MONDAY, MARCH 20
PRESSURE CANNER LID TESTING: Virginia Cooperative Extensive Office, 19783 U.S. 29 South, Suite C, Chatham, will check pressure cooker lid and gauge used for canning at no cost from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call 434-432-7770.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
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The 24HR Access System has been changed to an APP-based system at River’sEDGE. Original key fobs that were given out prior to 2023 will no longer work. All memberships must be renewed and paid in full at River’sEDGE to receive 24HR Access. River’sEDGE TEAM YEARLY MEMBERSHIPS- $150 Single, $175 Duo, $200 Family & River’sEDGE NON-TEAM YEARLY MEMBERSHIPS- $155 Single, $180 Duo, $210 Family. 24HR Access is a $25 one-time fee with a paid yearly membership.
24HR ACCESS to the FALCON CIVIC CENTER AVAILABLE TO YEARLY MEMBERS… Falcon Civic Center Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-8pm, Sat 8am-4pm & Sun- 12-4pm
Our access system is an APP based system, so interested members must have an updated smartphone to download the app and use the system. Cost is only $25 (one-time fee w/ paid in full yearly membership) on top of your Yearly
2023 Falcon Civic Center Yearly Membership Fees:
Family $215 Adult $155 Student & Seniors (60+) $130
Memberships and/or 24HR access must be purchased at the Falcon Civic Center. Once paid and the form filled out completely, Bob will email you the link (from POSTMASTER, not from BOB BEATTY) to download the APP.
If you are member with 24HR access and would like to bring a friend who does not have 24HR access, the cost is:
$4 per person regardless of membership status. You must be at least 16 years of age to come alone or if you are under 16 years of age, you must come with a responsible adult. Drop box for admission is located @ the front desk at the Falcon Civic Center. 24HR access at the Falcon Civic Center does NOT transfer to 24HR access at River’sEDGE or vice versa. You must purchase separately. REMEMBER YOU ARE ON CAMERA!!!!
ATTENTION MEMBERS & PATRONS of the FALCON CIVIC CENTER~
Winter weather means that our facility is a lot busier than it is during warmer seasons. This is especially true after school, on early out days, and non-school days. Please keep this in mind when you come out to walk in the gym. We have youth programs, rentals, and fitness classes that run in the gym which in turns shuts the gym down to public use at various times. Please feel free to call 319-334-6711 to check if the gym is open or when you are in the building you may look at the calendar at the front desk.
Our 2023 IPRD ACTIVITIES GUIDE is COMPLETE!!! Hard copies have been delivered to Kindergarten- 3rd Graders in the Independence…
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On Jan. 23, White Hall Town Council voted to grant funds to the Fairmont Community Youth Development Center, Woodlawn Cemetery Co., Marion County Police Reserves, Prickett’s Fort Memorial Foundation, West Virginia Three Rivers Festival, Women’s Club of Fairmont, Fairmont Chamber Music Society Inc., Maple Grove Association Inc., Beverly CEOs, Main Street Fairmont’s Feast of the Seven Fishes, the West Augusta Historical Society, On Eagle’s Wings, American Legion Mountaineer Boys State Inc. and Valley Volunteer Fire Department.
Town of White Hall officials meet with the Middletown Commons marketing team on Jan. 23 to start planning their third annual Community Music Event. This year’s event will be held on July 8 at the Middletown Commons.
White Hall Elementary
Jan. 31: January Terrific Kids announced.
Feb. 1: PTO 6:30 meeting in media
Feb. 8,9,10: third grades benchmark testing
Feb. 9: Parent Teacher Conferences, 4-7 p.m. by appointment with your child’s teacher
Feb. 13,14,15: Fourth grade benchmark testing
Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day snack
Feb. 20: Professional Learning Day, faculty senate, no students, teacher training on WVGSA
Thank you to the Fairmont State men’s basketball team for inviting White Hall Elementary students and staff to be their guests at the Wednesday evening game.
Things to do this weekend
Double Vision Band will perform at Magic’s Bar & Grill, Friday beginning at 9 p.m.
Mommy & Me Painting, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. at Agnes and Alfred in the Middletown Commons featuring special guest Rapunzel. Tickets include all painting supplies, drinks, snacks and meet and greet.
Craft Show, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Kingmont Community Center
Upcoming town events
The Community Wellness Program is offering Brain Booster Classes at the White Hall Public Safety Building from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. led by Renee Marsh, licensed marriage and family therapist. Classes will be every Monday for four weeks beginning Feb. 6 in the workshop room. Parking and entrance is in the back of the building. Refreshments will be served. To sign up for the classes go to www.reneelorchtherapy.com under “services.”
North Marion Band is hosting a murder mystery dinner for Valentine’s Day titled “My Bloody Valentine!” The band kids will be acting it out for your entertainment, and…
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