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I NVESTING I N R OCKINGHAM C OUNTY ’ S Q UALITY ATTENTION SENIORS $3.00 OFF OIL CHANGE Every Tuesday at Master Lube (Across from the Eden Mall)
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Granite Grave Stone Cleaner
Do it yourself and Save! Spring is here and now is the time To Clean Our Cemeteries 5 gallons of cleaner for $20.00 (Instructions Included) Available Only at: Joyce Monuments - 623-5333 14176 Hwy 87 N • Eden NC 27288
EDEN’S OW N JOURNAL Designs Publication
1ST & 3RD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
Vol. 11, Num. 8
APRIL 16, 2010 Ladies Nite Out Page 2
Spring Sidewalk Sale Page 4
Flurry’s Hope Page 11
Relay for Life Benefit Page 15 Rockingham County Star News Pages 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 18, 21 MHS Best Auditorium Seat Replacement Project $150 Seat Tax Deductible • PLEDGE WITH INSTALLMENTS! MOTHER'S DAY GIFT WITH A CARD! • In HONOR or MEMORY PO Box 4424, Eden NC 27289 • Call 336-623-2932
$150 per seat W e're at 22% of our goal! SEATS: Donated 378 of 1700 Percentage: .22 of 100% $57,075 of $255,000 See Page 9
Duane Best Auditorium Seat Fund MODEL AT EDEN LIBRARY Donor gifts in honor or memory P O Box 4424, Eden NC 27289 Call 336-623-2932
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Local Information County Wide 8TH ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO The 8th Annual Chamber of Commerce Business Expo will take place from 11:00am to 6:00pm on Thursday, May 6th at the Eden Events Center at Eden Mall (formerly Peeble’s Department Store). Over 50 exhibitors are expected to participate in this event. There will be door prizes every 15 minutes, exhibits on the stage, and a Grand Prize of $500 cash. “We are excited about the new location and additional space to feature our presenting sponsors and host live demonstrations throughout
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CRUISING THROUGH / INSTEAD OF RETIREMENT Most people plan to travel after their retirement, but Billy Cushman of Eden took it a step further. A retiree from Duke Power, Cushman found a way to keep busy, travel, and get paid for helping others enjoy themselves. He completed his studies at Lucas Travel School of Greensboro in 1998 and started up Cush’s Cruises & Travel in 2000. He thought of opening a business office, but that just wasn’t his style. He likes working Cushman from home, saving on overhead and being available to his clients, day and evenings. Since opening he has worked hard to attain the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) insignia to his name as well as becoming a Sandals certified, Palace certified agent, and received special training in Hawaiian, Caribbean, Las Vegas travel.
Cruises...Continued on Page 3 2011 is the 50th Anniversary! - R. Duane Best Auditorium Seat Replacement Project Donation & Order Form DONOR NAME (Individual, Organization, etc.) ________________________________________ Contact Person:___________________________ Mailing Address:___________________________ Phone:__________________________________ Email:___________________________________ In Honor of_______________________________ In Memory of_____________________________ Organization_____________________________ Number of seats: #_____ Seat Donation $______ Other Donation $__________ - Seats are $150 donation each
IMPORTANT VOTING DATES TO REMEMBER April 27 Last day to request mail-in absentee ballots in writing (exception due to sickness or disability)
Saturday, May 1 - 1pm (may be extended to 5pm in some counties)
One Stop absentee voting and registering ends. Monday, May 3 Mailed in absentee ballots must be received in BOE office by 5pm. Deadline to request absentee ballots for sickness/disability is 5pm or postmarked by day of Primary and received by 5pm May 7, 2010. Tuesday, May 4 Polls open at 6:30am and close at 7:30pm
INDEX Local Farwells 2 Events of Interest 6&7 Jokes 22 & 23 Benefits 25 Classifieds 24 Recreation 27