WORD ON THE STREET
Natural Resources is seeking to promote fishing with a pair of free fishing Saturday June 1 and June 8.
The first week of June has been designated as National Fishing and Boating Week and the DNR believes that offering free fishing opportunities on the two Saturday will provide a great opportunity for families to connect, relive a little stress and promote conservation activities across Georgia’s waterways.
“There are no bad days spent boating and fishing,” said Matt Thomas, chief of the Fisheries Management Section in a press release. “Teaching a child to fish, or taking an outing to a nearby waterway can help build a conservation ethic, while also introducing an exciting activity you both can enjoy for life.”
National Fishing and Boating Week began in 1979.
D-Day vets reunion in Summerville
World War Two veterans and their families and friends are encouraged to turn out for an event commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day Thursday, June 6, at noon in the Civic Center in Summerville,
Ryan Williams, an aide to US Senator Johnny Isakson, and Christie Entrekin, a community volunteer, will pay tribute to each veteran in attendance
Lunch will follow the brief program.
The event has become an annual community effort in Chattooga County but is open to D-Day and World War Two veterans from across the region.
For additional call Odell Anderson 706-397-2394 or Barbara Reece 706-862-2657.
Free summer Pre-K
Kids World and SuperKids have been granted two free Summer Pre-K classes, one a rising Kindergarten and the other a dual language rising pre-K.
There will be a class limited to 16 children at SuperKids, 100 Huffaker Road and another class of 16 at Kids World 108 John Maddox. Dr.
A rising pre-K class for Spanish speaking students will be held at Kids World.
For additional information, contact Kids World 706235-0331 or SuperKids at 706-291-2560
Associate Editor and business columnist Doug Walker is always looking for news and tips about area businesses. To contact Doug, email him at DWalker@RN-T.com or call 706-290-5272. If your organization is looking for help, please submit the information to How To Help, Roman Record, P.O. Box 1633, Rome, Ga. 30162, or email it to RomanRecord@RN-T.com (include “How To Help” or “Volunteers” in subject line). Typed items may also be faxed to Roman Record at 706-290-5301.
Fig Leaf Friends is seeking donations of diapers for in need and at-risk infants. Diapers will be accepted at The Hope Chest Clothes Closet, Restoration Rome, 1400 Crane St., Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information email m7mybro@gmail.com.
Blood Assurance is in critical need of blood donations. To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 18 years old (16 or 17 years old with parental consent), weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. Donors are asked to drink plenty of fluids, avoid caffeine and eat a meal rich in iron prior to donating. To schedule an appointment visit bloodassurance.org, call 800-962-0628 or text ‘BAGIVE’ to 444999.
The Salvation Army, 317 E. First Ave., is seeking donations of children’s and adult diapers, feminine products, deodorant, razors, wash cloths, dish cloths, personal wipes, shower shoes and flip flops, notebooks and pens, water bottles, backpacks and bus passes.
Assured Hospice Care is currently seeking volunteers to visit with hospice patients in the Calhoun and Rome communities. Training is provided. Interested persons can call 770-387-9578 or visit www.assured-hospice.com.
PruittHealth Hospice in Rome and Calhoun is looking for people of vision and empathy who wish to make a difference in their community one person at a time. As a hospice volunteer, you will receive training and support for your role in helping those with life limiting illness to have quality of life during their last days. If you have a heart for others and wish to be of service, please contact Marion LeRoy at 706-506-6592 or by email at MLeRoy@pruitthealth.com for the Rome office or Aspen Bray at 706-602-9546 or by email at AMBray@ pruitthealth.com for the Calhoun office.
Summit Quest and The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program are working together to help provide cancer patients with free rides to treatment. Volunteer drivers are needed to donate a few hours of their time each month transporting people from their community to local medical centers. The American Cancer Society screens and trains all volunteer drivers and coordinates the rides for patients. Volunteer drivers must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, access to a safe and reliable vehicle, computer access and proof of car insurance. For more information or to volunteer call 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org/drive.