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7 Miles of History Page 9
Riverfest Coming Page 14
Dogs + Insanity = Anarchy Page 18
Back To School Safety Page 19
Madison Smith River Festival Page 23
INDEX Local Farewells 2 Events of Interest 6&7 Jokes 16&17 Classifieds 20
THE RALEIGH REPORT
The Lord’s Pantry Completes 6th Year Story On
Page 2 Andrew “Gyp” Collins stands among food to be given to the hungry
From the Office of Representative Nelson Cole This year, the General Assembly was forced to make difficult and unprecedented decisions regarding the state budget. We cut more than 500 line items and eliminated more than 50 programs to shrink our state budget by $2 billion compared to last year. This smaller budget includes federal stimulus money ($1.3 billion) and additional tax revenue ($990 million), which together cover about half of our more than $4 billion shortfall. The other half is covered by real, tangible cuts. We are in no way growing government. The information below shows both how we have significantly cut spending across the board and how we have tried to preserve or expand vital programs in our state. BUDGET REDUCTIONS We made significant cuts across the board in the state budget this year. While we have worked hard to preserve necessary programs and services, there were just some programs that we could not continue or fund in full. The following information highlights just some of the difficult decisions we have had to make this year. Overview • State Employees: The budget eliminates 2,191 state employee positions, 726 of which are currently filled. • Education: Funding has been reduced for about 100 programs; 23 programs have been eliminated.
• HHS: Funding has been reduced for about 125 programs; 13 programs have been eliminated. • Natural and Economic Resources: Funding has been reduced for about 75 programs; five programs have been eliminated. • Justice and Public Safety: Funding has been reduced for about 80 programs; 10 programs have been eliminated. • General Government: Funding has been reduced for about 80 programs; two programs have been eliminated. • Transportation: Funding has been reduced for about 30 programs; one program has been eliminated. EDUCATION • We saved a significant amount of money by delaying the adoption of math textbooks in grades 6 through 12. - ($48 million) • We reduced General Fund support for More at Four. - ($5 mil.) • We had to cut funding for local school systems across the state.
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VISITS LOCAL AMERICAN LEGION programs they offer including a High School Oratorical Scholarship Program which leads to scholarships up to $18,000 if you win the national competition. The American Legion was founded in 1919 in Paris, France, at the close of World War I. The
Frank Stancil , Department Adjutant from the American Legion Office in Raleigh, spoke at the Eden Kiwanis Club meeting August 13, as a guest speaker of Kiwanian Sam Fretwell. Mr. Stancil spoke about The American Legion, both local and national organizations, and the
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LOCAL FAREWELLS...
Loved ones who have recently passed away. COUNTY WIDE OBITUARIES Due to technical difficulties, separation by cities is not available for an unknown lenght of time. We appologize for this problem. Albert Drew Adkins Nathaniel "Jack" Atkins Mary Ruth McCraw Campbell Ernest Dwight Chilton Anthony Dodd Crowder Harry Vernon Fisher Mary Elizabeth Hamm Hall Gatewood Gladys Irene Gauldin Andrew Denny Gillspie Thelma Christine Howe Gwynn Iva Rosalee Hale Jimmie Lee Hamons, Sr. Lizora Maybell Powell Harbour Virginia Price Hewitt Donna Rose Hibner William Thomas Hill, Jr Mabel Dodson Holland Melvin James Layman David Michael McCord Hubert Lincoln Meeks Nina Hundley Ore Horace Durham Penn Mary L. Rakes Carl Reid Roberts, Sr. Patricia "Tish" Evans Roberson Clayborn Everett Scott Venida "Babe" Griffin Shafer Diamond Marie “Rita” Light Sheckells Elmer Landis Stafford Robert Lee Staley, Jr. Milton Ray Stewart Lillian Chilton Tate Peter C. Triolo Debra Saunders Tuggle Jesse Allen "Skeeter" Warf Mollie Francis Robertson Weeks Houson Edward Winfree Mark Wilson Willard Frank "Billy" Hassell Wilson Guy Steven Wood
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LORD’S PANTRY IN EDEN FEEDS HUNDREDS WEEKLY “We couldn’t do it without the help of so many people in our community,” was the sentiment from Andrew “Gyp” Collins, the man behind the miracle food bank called “The Lord’s Pantry” in Eden. Collins dream has been to feed the hungry for years. This year marks 6 years feeding those in Rockingham County who find themselves lacking in the funds to feed themselves and their families. The pantry started out at Hampton Heights Baptist Church in Eden and continued there until the church had insurance issues and the food program had to find a new home. According to Collins the community was like part of a miracle network, because every time they noticed something was needed, it just miraculously showed up, donated by someone. A new delivery van, new tires, freezers for the food, insurance on the building, even rent itself, and any needed equipment were supplied for the process of getting foods to the people in need. Food is bought with donated funds from the Second Harvest Food Bank in Winston-Salem and is also donated from local
businesses including local Food Lions. Some 75 volunteers spend their extra time working with The Lord’s Pantry, lifting boxes, bagging food items, making sure everyone who needs food gets all they need. No one is turned away from the pantry, which lets families come once every two weeks on Monday morning on a staggered schedule, which assures that more are served in the long run. Each family receives three meats, a grocery bag full of food and all the bread and desserts you wish for your household. For example, the second week in August Collins noted that 644 families were given food between 8am - 11am. With the need grown so dire in the recent months Collins asks that we pray and give thanks for the people in town for all they have done to support this project and for those still in need. The effort to help county families has grown to include a section of the building open now offering free clothing to anyone who feels they are in need. For the food and the clothing, there is no charge and no paperwork to apply, simply give them your name and address so they
will know which week you will be coming to collect what you need. Located in the old Tigertech building on Bridge Street, the lines begin to form early for the Monday food give-aways which begin at 8am and end at 11am. The clothing section is open daily and you can walk in anytime between 8:30 amand 3:00 pm to get what you need. If you have donations of clothing or household items, furniture or children’s needs, please feel free to come by the Bridge Street location and they will help you get it in.
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❦ PAGE 4 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, AUGUST 21, 2009 SENIOR DANCE RETURNS Dear Editor, Senior Dance! Yes, for SENIORS, thanks to the Eden Parks and Recreation Department! This new event is provided for 50+-year-olds, not to be confused with high school or college seniors! Carla Huffman, program planner, held her breath until 75 100 of us came to dance, visit and “hang out” on the last Mondays in June and July at the Eden CB Hut. The 25-year-old City Limits Band played everything: country, line dance, waltz and cha-cha.
Some of the men even swapped partners! Others learned to line dance. Thanks to band members, Frank Burroughs, John Pickeral, Peter Walker and Rhonda Haynes, it was closing time before we knew it. Our $5 entrance fee turned a night into a delight as we made new friends. Join in the LAST MONDAY of the month (7 – 10 PM) in a smoke and alcohol free hall. The old log and mortar CB Hut is located on Boone Road, Olde Leaksville section, Eden NC. Gloria T. Best, Eden
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NO PUBLIC VOTE NO PUBLIC DEBATE Dear Editor: We have heard only one side of the benefits from The Horse Center of the South, but no one has presented information to show whether this would have tax advantages. I have traveled extensively and spent a lot of time examining the history of existing horse centers. The biggest difference in the proposed HCOTS and the existing centers is that they have all been financed with state funds. Any losses are burdens of the state and are absorbed over a wider range, not just by the citizens of one county. A horse center was proposed for Lumberton, which started with $1.6 million for a meeting center. The project is now at a standstill while the county raises the rest of the funds needed. Two horse stalls are presently being added to the Williamston facility, but due to budget restrictions, they will not be able to add electrical power to the stalls. Personnel at existing center indicate that most horses brought to shows at the centers are fed special feed, which owners bring with them. They may buy local straw and chipped materials to go into stalls. When stalls are cleaned out, the waste must be hauled off to a facility, which accepts such waste. Many people who attend shows at the existing centers travel in RV’s. Most centers have parking, with hook-ups for travel units. Some are installing more hook-ups to meet demand. We have heard much about new hotels and restaurants being built, but remember that we already have hotels and restaurants. Maybe this is a time to remember the cry to “ buy and do business locally”. Note: In my opinion, too much is being done without taxpayer input. Members of committees are carefully picked. Do we need to have county wide voting on expenditures like the horse center and the courthouse/jail complex? Forrest Bray
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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life POSSIBLE POWER PLANT COMING TO BERRY HILL Working hard to sign their first tenant, the Danville and Pittsylvania County leaders are working to get the industrial mega-park underway. This tenant in question is American Municipal Power (AMP). If the plant’s water, wastewater and natural gas needs will be met, AMP could build a natural gas-fired 270-550 megawatt electricity generating plant in the mega park which would provide intermediate and peaking power needs to Danville and other members. Up to 35 people could be employeed at the facility. If the plans go through it could cost some 300 to 500 million plus depending on the megawatt sized decided on. This would also require construction of a $25 million high capacity electrical transmission line and interconnection facility at the Axton American electric Poewr substation which is located some 10 miles from the proposed park. If this deal comes to completion as hoped the park located on Berry Hill Road would be named the Southern Virginia energy Park.
TRIAD HIGHLAND GAMES SLATES A FUND-RAISER, PARTY The Triad Highland Games will conduct a fund-raiser and party at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Village Tavern, 1903 Westridge Road in Greensboro's Brassfield Shopping Center. Admission will be free, and the event will come complete with bagpipe music, two whisky seminars (for which $15 admission will be asked), Guinness beer and other features. All proceeds will go toward the 2010 games, which are being planned for the first weekend in May at Greensboro's Bryan Park. The Village Tavern, site of the fund-raiser, is on Westridge Road just west of the intersection with Battleground Avenue in northwest Greensboro. The Triad Highland Games is a longtime partner with the Inverness Highland Games in Scotland. More information on the Aug. 22 event is available from James Murray at (336) 348-1557 or at atholl123456@peoplepc.com.
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On August 4 at 7:39 pm on Peony Lane in Reidsville, neighborhood children informed Tina Martinez of a ten year old child beating a kitten to death with a hammer. The kitten was one of 5 kittens that had been taken to a “clubhouse” in a wooded area.
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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from page 4 One of the children had gotten mad because another child would not share wood that had been collected. He became extremely mad, took a hammer and beat the kitten to death. Detective Ben Strader secured a juvenile petition and located the other 4 kittens. Animal control took them to the Animal Shelter (Reidsville Vet).
AMERICAN RED CROSS NEEDS BLOOD In the summer, blood shortages often occur because individual donations decrease, along with the number of organizations that are able to sponsor blood drives. The absence of high school and college blood drives also contributes to this annual drop on donations because these drives account for approximately 20 percent of all donations. “Collecting enough blood to meet hospitals’ needs during the summer is always a challenge,” stated Joyce Brendel, interim chief executive officer. American Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region. “This is especially true this year as many donors are also dealing with business closings, lay-offs and other issues relating to our current economy. Unfortunately, the need for blood doesn’t go away.” Brendel added, “ Patients are dependent on the Red Cross and volunteer blood donors to make sure blood is available to patients in need. Without an immediate response from generous people in the community, our ability to provide the needed blood will be limited.” Every two seconds someone in this country needs blood. That need for blood continues to grow each year far faster than the number of individuals that donate blood. Currently only 38% of the population is eligible to donate and only a fraction of those eligible actually do so. In the Carolinas Blood Services Region, the Red Cross must collect 1,600 units of blood each weekday to meet the needs of hospital patients. These is no substitute for blood and the only source is from volunteer donors. Eligible blood donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. Donors with type O (positive or negative, B negative and A negative blood should consider an automated red cell donation, a process in which only red cell are donated. For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800GIVE-LIFE (448-3543) or visit redcrossblood.org.
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PRICE ROAD An engaging story of life in rural North Carolina, specifically the community of Leaksville during the 1940’s and 50’s, Price Road features certain historical figures and events, yet is a tale of a fictional character, Ed O’Reilly, a mail carrier on Route #1, Price Road. With the majority of his route in the Black community of the mid-20th century, O’Reilly discovers through his interaction with the people to whom he delivered the mail, something about himself as a white man and the relationships between blacks and whites during this highly racial time in history. Elaine notes, “My grandparents, who lived on Price Road, were William and Lettie Searcy.
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My aunt, Velna Searcy, was known as 'Donsy' to her relatives and friends. I have another manuscript near completion about their lives. The title of that memoir will be 'Aunt Donsy's Trunk.” Elaine T. Jones is a retired educator who continues to be active in her community. Elaine holds a bachelor's degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia. PA. She did her Master's studies at Temple University. Elaine Jones’ new novel Price Road is available at Amazon.com and Barnes and Nobels.com. Attempts are being made at this time to have the book at local vendors.
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EDEN - The Farmer’s Market will continue on Friday, July 17th in the Henry Street municipal parking lot from 3:00pm6:00pm. Come by and get the freshest produce in Rockingham County plus many other great specialty items from area growers. Call 623-7789 ext. 3021 for more information. REIDSVILLE - The market is temporarily located in the municipal parking lot on Morehead Street across from the Reidsville Public Library and Reidsville Police Department until the new location at Market Square at the corner of Scales and Settle Streets comes on line in August. Hours are 6 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays beginning in April and continuing through November. STONEVILLE - The Farmers Market held every Saturday, 7am - 1pm at the corner of Glenn & Hwy. 770. Local Farmers, crafts and baked goods available. Anyone interested in participating can call Martha at Summertime Tan 336-573-4338, Glynda at CCo after 5pm at 336573-9343 or Jean at Back-n-Time 336-338-2060. Sponsored by the
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“If each North Carolinian spent 25 cents/day on local food (just 2.5 percent of the $3600.00 that we spend on average on food consumption per year), it would mean $792 million for the state’s economy”— JUST THINK WHAT THIS COULD MEAN FOR ROCKINGHAM COUNTY!!!!! YOU are invited to the next meeting of the Rockingham County Local Foods Coalition. The purpose of this coalition is to promote the consumption of local foods— working for food security, better health, and keeping dollars in the local economy while supporting sustainable agriculture. Please join us on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. at the Ag Building for an exciting
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Stoneville Merchants. WENTWORTH The Rockingham County Farmers Market, located on Wentworth Street, Reidsville, is open each Saturday from 8am - 1pm and Wednesdays from 3pm - 6pm. This special market is located in the historic Chinqua-Penn stables.
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SUPPORT GROUPS HIV/AIDS Meetings Held Monthly. For more info call 800-924-3193 Teresa Hart ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Wednedays - 8pm - Morehead Hospital Dining Room Tuesdays & Fridays - Rock of Eden Spray Methodist 8-9pm AL-ANON - Fri’s - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous 8pm - Rock of Eden Spray Methodist Wed’s - Morehead Hosp. Dining Room Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm ACOA - Adult Children of Alcoholics 6pm - every Thursday, Morehead Hosp. Downstairs Classroom Call Linda Bledsoe at 280-0496
WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wednesday evening at 7pm FREE to Public! Door Prizes! Come taste the most nutritious and delicious beverage you will ever drink. Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden, NC (next to library) 627-4325 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Meetings 2nd Thursday each month at 6:30pm - 8pm, at the Whitcomb Student Center at RCC. The PFC Jerry L. McKinney Detachement is seeking to expand its detachement with new members and businesses willing to help. 336-613-3171 or emial tthorne@triad.rr.com YOUTH MEETING - AGES 12 - 18 Dinner 6pm, Meetings Fridays 7pm Bethlehem United Methodist Church Off Hwy 14 - South of Eden
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YOGA CLASSES - Terri Lea, certified Yoga instructor at In Touch. Beginner & Intermediate Welcome - - 118-A Arbor Lane, Eden. 623-9138 to register EDEN - CITYHALL - EDEN ROOM Ongoing Classes Tues’ 8:30-9:45am or CB Hut - Boone Rd., Eden, Weds. 6pm7:15pm $72 for 6 week session or $15 per class (must have min. number of students, class sizes limited, reg. early) REIDSVILLE Raymond James Fin. Services - Old Wilkerson Funeral Home Ongoing Classes , Monday nights - Limited space 6:00-7:15pm - $72 for 6 week session or $15 per class (must have min. number of students, class sizes limited, reg. early) TANG SOO DO KARATE classes ages 6 and up held each Tues & Thurs. at the Boone Road Comm.Center from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Instructor Chuck Garcia: 623-3971 WENTWORTH RUITAN CLUB Newly organized Ruitan Club meets 2nd Tuesday of each month. Welcoming any interested members.For more information contact: Charles Boswell @ 336-3424346 or Sharon Reynolds @ 336-6130474 FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month 6:30pm- 8:00pm, DSS Conf. Room. Jo Wilson 342-1394
The Eden Senior Scoop… • Senior Dance at the CB Hut featuring The City Limits Band – Monday August 31 from 7-10. Come at 6:00 for line dance lessons. $5 per person. • Landscape painting- Register Now!! Thursdays 9:00 – 12:00 instructed by Geneva Massey. • Water Color Paint Class register now, begins the week of August 19th . Wednesday or Friday 9:30 – 12:30. • Garden Stompers Walking group – Meet at the Garden of Eden Senior Center at 8:00am Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Anyone Welcome) we will begin at 8:00and walk until about 8:30 • Make a tote bag class:Call the center to sign up. You'll need 1 1/2 yads of fabric or mix fabric with 3/4 yard each design. We will supply everything else at a small charge. (no more than $2) • ExerciseMonday – Wednesday - Friday at the center at 8:30 – 9:00 and 8:15 on bingo day. (stand up or sit down exercise class using stretch bands, hand held weights and exercise balls and 8:15 on bingo day. • Bingo Bash held at the Senior
“JOSHUA’S TROOPS” Meet every 2nd Thursday of the month at 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg (Madison) You do not have to be a vet to attend. GRIEFSHARE & DIVORCE CARE Support groups for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them or needing help healing from pain of separation or divorce. Every Mon. from 6:308:00pm, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Hwy., Eden. Call 623-1114, 558-5947 or visit www.growingoaks.org MINORITY BUSINESS ASSOC. Meets 1st Monday of each month at 6:00pm G&D Recording - Washington St. Call Butch at 627-7600 for details. EDEN’S WOMEN’S CLUB 3rd Thurs. of month - 7pm. Call 623-7290 for locations. SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP meets at Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry St., Eden. Dinner, child care provided. Door prizes. Meeting sponsored by the Rock. Co. Partnership for Children, Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center, and Wal-Mart. Meetings are free. Call Beverly at 342-9676 to register.
Center 627-4711. Everyone is welcome!! September 21 at 9am • Pinochle – Thursdays at 1:00 • Rook – Every Wednesday at 1:00PM Rook Tournament Sept. 23 & 30th 1:00-5:00 call the center to sign up • Friends Club Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10am except the 4th Tuesday they meet at a local restaurant at 1pm. Friends Club • Open craft time – Tuesdays at 1pm. Bring your own craft to work on or share with others or learn a new craft. Just come enjoy the company of others as you sit & sew, knit etc. For questions about the craft of the month call the center at 627-4711. • Computer classes are offered free to seniors 65 years & older. Under 65 must pay fees. Basic Computer Skills Class9/16 thru 11/4/09 Wednesdays at 3:30pm instructed by Liz Wilkens Discover the Internet Class – 9/17-11/4/09 Tuesdays at 3:30 pm instructed by Liz Wilkens Basic Level 11 Class – instructed by Paula Pergerson Thursdays at 10-12/09-11/10/09
Print Shop – Tuesdays 1:30-4:30 9/8/09-11/10/09 instructed by Paula Pergerson.
2ND ANNUAL DRAPER RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT FALL FESTIVAL The 2nd Annual Draper Rural Fire Department Fall Festival will be held on October 17, 2009 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The festival will be held in Draper Shopping Village on Fieldcrest Rd in Eden N.C. This festivals events include Bossy Bingo (cash give-away), Fire Fighter Competition, Car Show. There will be a bake sale, free rides, children’s entertainment, fire trucks on display, food & craft vendors, live music. Free admission and will have a raffle and the prizes are awarded every 30 minutes. Still accepting vendors. Contact us to preregister for the Car Show. If you have any questions, please call: Draper Volunteer Fire Department at (336) 635-2233.
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This old photo is from the Francis Photography collection at the Eden Historical Musuem. They are as yet unidentified. If you think you know the location or who is in the photo please contact: edenhistoricalmuseum@yahoo.com. You can write the museum at 656 Washington St., Eden, NC 27288 or call Julie Hampton Ganis at 336-623-3853.
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MUSIC AT THE BARN Tuesdays 7pm the doors open at the Barn, 151 Gant Road, Eden. - Bluegrass music & jam sessions. Free to public. Headliners are featured from 8pm - 9:15 and then there is jamming until 10pm. Sept. 1 - Carolina Roustabouts Sept. 8 - Young at Heart Sept 15 - Dusty Ridge Sept. 22 - Plank Road Sept. 29 - Open Jam for Everyone 7-10pm 2nd & 4th Saturday, 6pm covered dish, 7pm Heartstrings and feature band at 8:15pm. Saturdays Sept. 12 Dusty Ridge Sept. 26 Young at Heart
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LIVING PROOF LIVE SIMULCAST August 28-29, 2009- First Presbeteryain Church, Eden. Reservations requested, if space is left tickets will be sold at door. $15. 336-623-3962 RED CROSS BLOODMOBILES Call 349-3434 for additional information. All of the following are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • Aug. 25 - American Partners Federal Credit Union. 10am - 2:30pm • Aug. 28 - Bridgesotne Aircraft Trie, 802 S. Ayersville Rd., Mayodan DOWNTOWN BICYCLE CRUISE Every Thursday, 7-8pm and Every Saturday 3:15pm Enjoy the company and a leisurely ride through historic Reidsville. All ages and all bicycles welcome. Meet at the SW Market St. parking lot, beside the Backstreet Buzz. ROOK TOURNAMENT September 23rd & 30th at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. Call 627-4711 to register.
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NEW BOOK STORE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY USED BOOKSTORE 103 2nd Avenue, Mayodan. Proceeds benefit the Madison, Maoydan, and Stoneville Libraries. Prices from .25¢ $2.00. Over 7,000 books! Members of the Wester RC Friends club can shop at 50% off!. Hours Fridays 10-5 & Sat 10 -2 SENIOR DANCE August 31st from 7-10 at the CB Hut, Boone Road, Eden. Come at 5:30 for line dance lessons. $5 per person. Concessions available. SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE STONEVILLE ELEMENTARY In Honor of Fedelity Bank’s 100th Anniversary Thru the end of Sept. bring your donations and supplies to Fedelity Bank at 103 S. Henry Street. SOUTHERN GOSPEL BENEFIT FOR PENNY HORSELY Saturday, Sep. 5 Holly Hills Christian Church behind Reynolds Funeral Home, Eden 5:00-6:30 - Hot dog supper 6:30-8:30 Benefit Singing featuring Dolan Priddy and Sweet Harmony, Called Out Ministry, Living Faith. BACK TO SCHOOL BASH Leaksville United Methodist, 603 Henry St, Eden Saturday, August, 22, 9-11am. We will be giving out bags of school supplies to area elementary, middle, and high school students. Please contact the church office for more information, 623-3418. HOTDOG SALE & GOSPEL SING First Church of the Living God Corner of Washburn Ave. & Thomas St. Eden. Saturday, Sept. 5 - 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Gospel sing with “New Addition” at 7 p.m. For information call Pastor Epps at 336-627-0618
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SENIOR DANCE AT THE CB HUT featuring The City Limits Band – Monday August 31 from 7-10. Come at 6:00 for line dance lessons. $5 per person. IF YOU WERE MINE A Workshop for Those Exploring Adoption An overview of what the Bible says about adoption, the different types of adoption (International, Foster Care, and Domestic), and what you can expect from the process. This workshop will go into a detailed look at the 8 basic steps of the adoption process. Where: Osborne Baptist Church When: Saturday, September 12th Time: 9:30 to 3:30 (1 day) Attendance is free Optional Workbook: $10.00 To register call: (336) 623-6064
Where Friends Meet! CALL: 434-685-7177 to Book our Building for your Events. PRAYER WALKS Schools In Rockingham County Saturday August 22, 2009 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Go to the school of your choice and a leader will be there to guide you. HOT DOG SUPPER FUNDRAISER Sat., September 12, 2009 5-7:00 PM First Church of the Brethren 730 Church St., Eden, N.C. Hot Dog + trimmings Public invited Baked Beans, Chips, Drink and Dessert all for $5.00 (extra hot dog $.50) Sponsored by the Home & Family Life Committee (Profit will go to Carpet Fund)
CONCERT IN THE PARK Saturday, August 29th. Veronica Jones and company will perform. September 26th the christian music band Uturn will perform. Concerts are free to the public. Bring your lawn chair and a friend and enjoy the music in the park. MUSIC & DANCE Cascade Community Center 3561 Huntington Trail Downtown Cascade, VA Every Friday Night 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Cascade Express & Friends Aug. 29 - Woody Powers & The Midnite Express Band 7 p.m. -10 p.m. September: Roy Wilson & The 57 Express - Bluegrass Band 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Concessions- Available The Best Wooden Dance Floor in the Area. FOOD - FUN FELLOWSHIP -
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Appliance Specialists This new Olde Leaksville business is will open soon in the former Tuck’s Shoe Center building on Washington Street. They sell a wide range of appliances at great prices. Please welcome this new business to our community. David Price Auto Works With summer winding down and all the preparations you're making to get those kids back to school, don't let vehicle maintenance slip your mind! As they say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure---so an oil change and a "once over" before that road trip sounds like a good idea. And remember we offer 24 hour/7 day a week towing (just in case). Something NEW check out our new website a t . . . . . . w w w. d a v i d p r i c e a u toworks.com....Come by and see the benefits of being a loyal David Price Auto Works customer. Eden Therapeutic Massage & Yoga Owner Kelley Pullium continues to offer ongoing yoga classes at the studio. The studio provides all your props for the class(mat, blocks, straps and blankets.) Gentle yoga is offered on Tuesdays at 5:30pm, this class is for the student wishing to move at a slower pace. Beginner's yoga held on Sunday at 3:00pm continues to introduce basic standing postures, twist. backbends, forward bends, and restorative postures. The class for students who are already experienced with yoga is Monday's at 5:30pm. All classes are 1 hour and 25 min. Punch cards are offered to attend class. For information contact Kelley Pulliam RYT, LMBT NC Lic. #8237 @336-552-5826. Studio is located at 571B Bridge St. New Beginnings Too! Fall Into Savings at New Beginnings Too! located at 653 Washington Street They are open from 10:00am-5:00pm Monday
through Saturday. They have name-brand fashions at bargain prices! New Beginnings Too accepts donations daily. Phone (336) 627-5003 for more information. Visit them in the Olde Leaksville Shopping District soon. Kim’s Downtown Café Kim continues to offer the best in home cooked meals at her Monroe Street location. Enjoy vegetables, sandwiches and her Thursday meatloaf special. New business hours—6:00am to 4:00pm. Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast in the restaurant or take it to go. Draper Music-Bluegrass Jam! Guitar and banjo lessons are offered by Lynwood Lunsford of Draper Music. Lynwood has begun a weekly Friday bluegrass jam, open to all pickers and the public, starting around noon each Friday and lasting until closing. Call him at 635-1800. Draper Village Antique Auction Gallery Draper has an Antique Auction Gallery offering antiques, collectibles, furniture and estates starting at 5:00pm on the 3rd Saturday night of the month. There will be food on site and good quality selection. The Auction Gallery is located at 136 N Fieldcrest Rd, besides Granny's Variety and Antiques. The next auction will be June 20th. Check www.auctionzip.com for pictures and complete listing. Contact Linda Wyatt at 336-6162113 for more information. Second time Around If you want to look great at a low cost or need to save money on children’s clothing and toys, stop by this Washington Street business that sell gently used items. Second Time Around is located at 613 Washington Street.
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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from page 5 FOOD RECALL PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS" The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is offering a one-day seminar for small food companies and those with meat handlers licenses. The program, Preventing a Recall - Protecting Your Food Business, will be held Thursday, September 17, 2009, at the Governor Martin Building on the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. The time is 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Registration cost is $30, which includes breakfast and lunch. Space is limited to 40 participants. The registration deadline is September 8, 2009. A food recall, even for small production of jams, jellies, juices and pickles could cost you your business and end your dream. A meat recall traced to your business could close it forever. Food safety is a fact of life. Taking steps to prevent a recall can be the best steps you ever take to protect your business. To register call Annette Dunlap, MBA Agribusiness Developer 2 West Edenton Street Raleigh, NC 27601 1020 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1020 Phone: 919.733.7887 x311 Fax: 919.733.0999 annette.dunlap@ncagr.gov
ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP FOR FARMERS Rockingham County Cooperative Extension is sponsoring the following Estate Planning Workshop , a threepart training series, at the Rockingham County Agricultural Center. • September 1 - 6:30 pm Planning the Future of Your Farm: Understanding the Issues and Decisions in Farm Transfer This workshop will include an overview of legal and financial issues; retirement, estate planning, and some exercises to help with family decision-making. Dinner will be served and sponsored by Carolina Farm Credit. A $5 registration fee is required by August 25th. (336342-8230) • October 5 - 7:00 pm - Income Tax Management for Farmers: When to Sell Workshop will focus on decisions on disposing of farm assets and related tax issues. A $5 registration fee is required by September 28th. (336-342-8230) • November 2 - 7:00 pm Managing Risk: Use of Insurance and Legal Instruments to Protect Your Farm and Developing a Long-
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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from page 8 Insurance and Legal Instruments to Protect Your Farm and Developing a LongRange Farm Enterprise Plan A $5 registration fee is required by November 2nd. (336-342-8230) For more information please contact Ben Chase at: ben_chase@ncsu.edu or Brenda Sutton at.: brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu
AMERICAN RED CROSS NEEDS YOUR HELP! In the summer, blood shortages often occur because individual donations decrease, along with the number of organizations that are able to sponsor blood drives. The absence of high school and college blood drives also contributes to this annual drop on donations because these drives account for approximately 20 percent of all donations. “Collecting enough blood to meet hospitals’ needs during the summer is always a challenge,” stated Joyce Brendel, interim chief executive officer. American Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region. “This is especially true this year as many donors are also dealing with business closings, lay-offs and other issues relating to our current economy. Unfortunately, the need for blood doesn’t go away.” Brendel added, “ Patients are dependent on the Red Cross and volunteer blood donors to make sure blood is available to patients in need. Without an immediate response from generous people in the community, our ability to provide the needed blood will be limited.” Every two seconds someone in this country needs blood. That need for blood continues to grow each year far faster than the number of individuals that donate blood. Currently only 38% of the population is eligible to donate and only a fraction of those eligible actually do so. In the Carolinas Blood Services Region, the Red Cross must collect 1,600 units of blood each weekday to meet the needs of hospital patients. These is no substitute for blood and the only source is from volunteer donors. Eligible blood donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. Donors with type O (positive or negative, B negative and A negative blood should consider an automated red cell donation, a process in which only red cell are donated. For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800GIVE-LIFE (448-3543) or visit redcrossblood.org.
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September 5 Float from New Draper Landing Access to Berry Hill Bridge by T Butler
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Join the Dan River Basin lunch and water, to dress in layers Association's September 5 First of artificial (quick-drying) fabric Price reduced $40,000 Saturday Outing, launching at and to sign a waiver. $169,900 Eden's new Draper Landing To reach Draper Landing 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Access. Wayne Kirkpatrick, the Access from the north or west, Split level Association's president, will take NC 14 to NC 700 East. coordinate the seven-mile float Travel on NC 700 about 4 miles See Eddie Barker from the new public river access through Eden to the bridge over of Eddie Price & Associates point to just below the Berry Hill the Dan River. After crossing the Office 336-627-5466 • Cell: 336-613-0867 Bridge at the North Carolina- bridge, go 0.1 mile and turn left Fax: 336-627-5654 Virginia line. into the gravel driveway to the ebarker68@hotmail.com Participants are asked to access. meet at 10:00 a.m. at the access's From the south take US 29 graveled parkNorth, turning ing lot beside DRBA’S SEPTEMBER 5 left (west) on the NC 700 NC 700. Just FLOAT FROM DRAPER Bridge to set the LANDING ACCESS IN EDEN, p a s t shuttle. Three Quesinberry NC TO THE VIRGINIA LINE Road, turn R i v e r s WILL USE COLORFULLY Outfitters of right into the Eden, 336-627- NAMED SLUICES BUILT TO gravel driveMention this ad 6215 or www.3way to the ALLOW 19TH CENTURY and receive R-O.com, will BATTEAU TRAFFIC TO PASS access beside FREE Serta offer boat the NC 700 Sheep Plushie THROUGH THE RAPIDS rentals and shutBridge over with Purchase tle for the float, which will end the Dan. on private property with the From the east take US 29 owner's permission. South, turning right (west) on NC In this river trip of Class I 700. 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO ROCKINGHAM COUNTY water, participants will navigate Outings and meetings of the Now Two Locations To Serve You! at least seven ledges and shoals Dan River Basin Association are 1647 Freeway Drive 111 East Meadow Rd with long-standing historic open to the public without Reidsville, NC 27320 names found on old maps. Six charge. Eden, N.C. 27288 of these have been made easier to For trip information, contact trip Phone: 336-634-1094 Phone: 336-627-7952 navigate by structures such as coordinator Wayne Kirkpatrick, sluice walls built in the nine- wynbtyk@embarqmail.com or teenth century by the Roanoke 276-694-4449. Navigation Company (founded For information about the 1812), a joint effort of Virginia Dan River Basin Association, and North Carolina, and by the visit www.danriver.org. US Army Corps of Engineers. The sluice walls concentrate the STEVE COCHRAN river's water at shallow ledges, creating a narrow channel deep COCHRAN enough to float long, narrow batINSURANCE teaux, the commercial "semitrailers" of early river travel. AGENCY Devil's Jump Shoal, midway through the trip, is named for 149 N. Fieldcrest Rd. impressive mid-river rocks. Less Eden, NC 27288 than a mile downstream from Devil's Jump is the confluence of the Dan with Tanyard Creek, LIFE named for the tannery owned by HOME • CAR John Morehead, father of North BUSINESS Carolina Governor John Motley Morehead, who grew up nearby. Between two old sluice Phone 336-635-2015 walls of Tanyard Shoal, separated Fax: 336-635-1012 by nearly a half-mile of the Dan's flow, is a place called on an 1823 survey "The Wreck," according to William E. Trout III, author of Equal Housing the Dan River Atlas. "Why?" he Opportunity asks, inviting future river mapInsurer pers to solve the mystery. Other examples of intriguing nineteenth-century labels are Beasley's Gallows Shoal Sluice and the well-preserved Hairston's Fish Trap Sluice, likely modified from an Amerindian fish weir of • Section 8 Vouchers • Hardwood & Carpeted Accepted 1000 years ago. Floors • All modern appliance • Ceiling Fans The trip is part of the series included w/dishwashers • 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom of First Saturday Outings that Apartments • Welcoming Section 8 • 24 Hour Emergency provided have been offered by the sevenMaintenance selection criteria are met year-old Association almost from • On-Site Laundry • Don’t Miss This Opportunity! Facility its inception. Other interesting • Not Income Based • Computer & Fitness facts about the geology, history, Room on site and culture of this section of the 308 W Decatur • Move In Special river are found in Maps 42 -- 45 Madison, NC of the Association's new publicaFor Those 336-548-2100 tion, "An Insider's Guide to the Who Qualify! Handicap Accessible Floor Plans Available Dan River in North Carolina and Virginia," which is available at LASSITER SQUARE APARTMENTS! www.danriver.org . Spectacular living, quality of life, and all Participants in the outing are at an affordable, comfortable price! asked to provide boat, life jacket, Start the New Year out right in a new home! What a way to live!
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THE MARKET SQUARE UNVEILS NEW SCULPTURE REIDSVILLE Mayor James Festerman welcomed guests to see the brick relief sculptures created by local artist Brad Spencer for the Market Square walls was unveiled on August 11th to the applause of guests who were eager to see the new location’s art. Meet me at the Square is the title of the art relief, created by Spencer especially for the new Reidsville Farmers Market located at the corner of Scales and Gilmer.
Crowds gathered for the unvieling including many county and city officials
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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from page 9 TWO RETURN TO ALMA MATERS FOR COACHING Two local high schools have invited former students to fill their vacant coaching positions. Morehead High School brought in Renee Sexton, a 2004 graduate, and former Lady Panther, as head coach of the volleyball team. Sexton took over the position left by Andi Hancock, who coached for four years at Morehead. Sexton herself competed under former coach Jeff Robertson. As at Morehead, Rockingham County High also brought in a former student, Carrie Ratliff. Ratliff played for Rockingham through 2002, then continued her volleyball career at Brevard College. She was recently named the new head volleyball coach for Rockingham, taking over the spot left by Jim Wright.
HORSE PARK PROJECT MOVES FORWARD
Fred Meder, laid pavers for Market Square and Streetscape on Settle and S.W. Market Sts. is recognized by Mayor James Festerman
Councilman John Gentry, Mayor Pro-Tem Donald Gorham, Mayor James Festerman, Community Development Director Michael Pearce discuss the new Market Square.
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STOLEN PROPERTY TIRES STOLEN
On August 4th, 2009 approximately 5 p.m., Reidsville Police responded to Morehead Street in reference to Larceny that happened on Courtland Ave. Upon arrival officers spoke to Jennifer Beasley who reported she had 4 tires stolen from her back porch that valued approx $60.
TRAILOR STOLEN
On August 4th, 2009 at approx 4 p.m. Reidsville Police responded to Big Apple Farm Supply in reference to someone stealing a trailor from the store.
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The perpetrator stole the trailor from the lower parking lot across from the store. The perpetrator was said to be in a Burgundy S10 or Nissan truck. The perpetrator drove up to the trailor then left soon after with the trailor. The tailor is approx worth $1,100.
LAWN MOWER STOLEN
On August 0, 2009, Reidsville Police resonded to Westover Dr. in Reidsville in reference to a larceny of a lawn mower. Upon arrival officers spoke to Crystal Hilliard who stated that she and her boyfriend Brian Tatum, went to bed around 1:00 a.m. Hilliard said the yellow and black Cub Cadet Walk behind mower was on the trailer parked close to the house. The lawn mower was worth an estimated $1,300.
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009, Lee Ann Massey of 207 Madison Street Apt. 1A reported a breaking, entering, and larceny from her apartment. According to the investigating officer, no sign of forcible entry was located. According to the reporting party, between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. someone stole $100 in cash from the living room area. A suspect has been identified and the investigation continues.
The Horse Park of the South project will be moving along as the Raleigh firm of Aktai Architects was chosen by the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. The firm is to upgrade the master site plant for the equestrian center and design the first phase to be built on Barnes Street and U.S. 29 will include three 100-stall barns, a covered ring and four show rings. The price tag will be $6.8 million. The Golden Leaf Foundation supplied $1.5 million for the project. The commissioners are dealing with the partnership with N.C. A&T to open new funding sources for both partners and provide hands on educational opportunities.
LUMC FALL BAZAAR EDEN -Leaksville United Methodist Church will have their first fall bazaar Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, from 7AM to 2PM. There will be a light breakfast and lunch for shoppers if they would like to purchase and a bake sale. A silent auction will be conducted with some yard sale items all in the fellowship hall of the church. Money raised will be used to benefit the church's building campaign and the Women's mission projects. For further information, call Suzanne Barton, 627-5552 or the church office, 623-3418.
VENDORS NEEDED FOR STONEVILLE FESTIVAL STONEVILLE - Vendors wanted for the 8th Annual Stoneville Rotary Fall Festival Saturday, September 26th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Vendor Coordinator, Tammy Evans 336-573-3977 or 336-4239721. Also Stoneville Rotary President, Jerry Smith 336-5733853.
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NOTES FROM FORREST BRAY Forrest Bray spends his limited time attending all the meetings in the county he can get to, and writes editorials as to what he hears at these meetings. We thank him for his time and occasional wit concerning these meetings and wish we could all attend more of them ourselves. Content is strictly editorial.
July 21, 2009 Meeting of Rockingham County Library Board of Trustees The attendance was low at the Library Board meeting due to summer schedules. President Jay Stevens promoted the programs of the library, always trying to do many things to encourage the use of the library - roses to you Jay Stevens. The proposed new library was discussed. There is an on going search for grants and funding. $1,000,000 was promised earlier, but we have lost that money for some unknown reason. It seems that when the cost of the library went from $1.5 million to $3.5 million, the offer was withdrawn. Today that might be attributed to the economy, but this happened three years ago when the economy was in better shape. Should this project be put on hold, as we may need the money to build the horse center or another of Mr. Tom Robinson’s special projects? The other project discussed was a roundabout in front of the Eden Library building. I understand that the funds will come from the federal stimulus money. Better get it before someone else does! August 10, 2009 Rockingham Commissioners Meeting As usual, a lot of grants were approved for different departments. Rhonda Outlaw gave a presentation on the Center Point program. Center Point is the new arrangement where three counties have joined together for mental health coverage, with a private company handling it. Tom Wagoner asked for $21,000 remaining in the Highway 220 water/sewer funds to engineer work on the new 8” water line going to the new animal shelter. The existing line is too small to meet the shelters usage - a lot of water will be needed. The estimated cost of the new line is $127,000. Mark Wells gave a lengthy presentation on the status of Broadband/Cellular in the County and how it can be used in marketing. He also covered several possible uses of landfill methane gas for energy. Tom Robinson made a request to proceed in hiring an architect for the proposed horse center, stating that if they don’t move quickly, they might lose grant money. In his report, he indicated that A & T might not be part of the center. This is a reminder to everyone that the state has a cash flow problem like the rest of us.
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6TH ANNUAL EDEN RIVERFEST Mike Dougherty, Director of Economic Development - City of Eden
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September is almost here foods for everyone’s taste. and with that the most popular Friday night music will outdoor event in Rockingham include Veronica and Company County—Eden’s RiverFest. It and the fantastic Motown sounds will take place this year on of Envision. Saturday’s line-up Friday, September 18th from includes the Calabash Blues 5:00pm-10:00pm Band, up and and on Saturday, coming country September 19th star, Megan from 10:00am to Conner, the 10:00pm. Many of inspirational the most favorite sound of the parts of the festival Mt. View will return this Baptist Church year, including Choir, local two stages of country artist music, Kid’s Zone, Dane Corum, RiverFest trolley to Ron Martin and take you to the F r i e n d s , Envision river, Little Miss Country and Riverfest Contest, Christian star artisans and crafters the popular Glen Shelton and the Sleeping antique engine exhibit and great festival food! The River Village has been expanded and will include exhibits by the Dan River Basin Association, a Barred Owl release by the Carolina Raptors Center, canoe and kayak excursions offered by Three Rivers Outfitters and other activities. A 5-K run and walk will be part of this year’s festival. There will be two food courts—one at the corner of Monroe and Washington Street and one at the corner of Henry and Washington Street. There will be a great variety of
Booty Band. The Sleeping Booty Band is one of the most popular in North Carolina. They have opened for such famous national acts as Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, K.C. and the Sunshine Band and Huey Lewis and the News. You do not want to miss this high energy performance that will have everyone dancing in the street. Learn more about the festival at www.exploreedennc.com or watch for periodic updates on RiverFest on the ExploreEdenNC Facebook page. If you have not signed up to be a “fan” of ExploreEden on Facebook, do so today and join the more than 1,000 people who follow what is happening in the great land of Eden.
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COMBAT TEAM FORMS BAND IN HOSTILE CIRCUMSTANCES BAGHDAD – Even without enemy fire being in Bagdad can be a battle on a daily basis. Extreme temperatures, dust storms guard duty and schedules that would put a strain on any soldier. But five soldiers from the 30th Brigade Combat Team found the energy, time and strength to form a band which plays uplifting at the worship services on Forward Operating Base Falcon. The soldiers answered
the chaplain's call for volunteer musicians, and that is how 'Seeking Solace' was born. A local, Sgt. David Shively of Eden, is among the five members of the band, which also includes Sgt. Brian Douglas, of Charlotte, N.C., with the 30th Brigade Special Troops Battalion; and Sgt. Stephen Ortiz, Fort Meade, Md.; Spc. John Riggs, Kinston, N.C.; Pfc. Cesar Titus, Statesville, N.C.; all of
Reece Pyrtle, Eden's Chief of Police was the Guest Speaker at the Lions Club on Thursday, August 6th. The Club meets on the first and third Thursdays each month at the Whistle Jacket Grill at 12:00 P.M. Anyone interested in becoming a member can call Terry Vernon at 623-7630, Bill Moore at 349-8363, Andy McBride at 623-4453 or Bill Smith at 623-9673.
The MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) with the help of the Eden Fire Departments, held their annual boot drive, collecting loose change and folding money when possible for the cause. Eden Fire Fighters braved the excessive heat that day to help with the MDA’s drive by meeting drivers at various points throughout the city and asking for a donation. Above: Chief Bernie Moore collects from a generous driver on Washington Street.
Company F, 230th Brigade Support Battalion In the heat of Kuwait, three of the members, Douglas, Riggs, and Shively,began playing for the fun of it, to take their minds off their troubled days. In April, when the brigade moved to Iraq, they brought in two more for the group and began playing at the worship services. They noted that they would like a base player and decided to pray about it, and one day later they were approaced by Pfc. Cesar Titus, who asked if they needed a base player. The same was so for the keyboardist Sgt. Stephen Ortiz. Seeking Solace recently performed during a prayer luncheon on Independence Day and later that evening traded the chapel for the stage, performing a two-hour concert for a crowd of about 100 Soldiers and civilians playing contemporary rock music. The group hopes to spread out and play for other FOB’s and JSS’s and to help booste the moral of the soldiers stationed nearby.
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For The Fun Of It Military Murphy’s Laws • Friendly fire - isn't. • Recoilless rifles - aren't. • Suppressive fires - won't. • You are not Superman; Marines and fighter pilots take note. • If it's stupid but it works, it isn't stupid. • Try to look unimportant; the enemy may be low on ammo. • If at first you don't succeed, call in an air strike. • If you are forward of your position, your artillery will fall short. • Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than yourself. • Never forget that your weapon was made by the lowest bidder. • If your attack is going really well, it's an ambush. • The enemy diversion you're ignoring is their main attack. • The enemy invariably attacks on two occasions: a. When they're ready. b. When you're not. • There is no such thing as a perfect plan. • Five-secon fuses always burn three seconds. • There is no such thing as an atheist in a foxhole. • A retreating enemy is probably just falling back and regrouping. • The important things are always simple. The simple are always hard. • Teamwork is essential; it gives the enemy other people to shoot at. • Never draw fire; it irritates everyone around you. • If you are short of everything but the enemy, you are in the combat zone. • The newest and least experienced soldier will usually be awarded the Medal of Honor. • A Purple Heart just proves that were you smart enough to think of a plan, stupid enough to try it, and lucky enough to survive. The Bus Wreck A bus load of politicians was driving down a country road, when suddenly the bus ran off the road and crashed into an old farmer's barn. The old farmer got off his tractor and went to investigate. Soon he dug a hole and buried the politicians. A few days later, the local sheriff came out, saw the crashed bus and asked the old farmer where all the politicians had gone. The old farmer told him he had buried them. The sheriff asked the old farmer, "Lordy, they were ALL dead?" The old farmer said, "Well, some of them said they weren't, but you know how them crooked politicians lie." The Purchase While shopping in a grocery store, two Baptist Church ladies happened to pass by the beer, wine, and liquor section. One asked the other if she would like a beer. The second good Baptist sister answered, that indeed, it would be very nice to have one, but that she would feel uncomfortable about purchasing it. The first sister replied that she would handle that without a problem. She picked up a six-pack and took it to the cashier. The cashier had a surprised look, so the good Baptist sister said, 'This is for washing our hair.' Without blinking an eye, the cashier reached under the counter and put a package of pretzel sticks in the bag with the beer. 'The curlers are on me.'
What Kids Say Working as a pediatric nurse, I had the difficult assignment of giving immunization shots to children. One day I entered the examining room to give four-year-old Lizzie her needle. 'No, no, no!' she screamed. 'Lizzie,' scolded her mother, 'that's not polite behavior.' With that, the girl yelled even louder, 'No, thank you! No, thank you! • On the way back from a Cub Scout meeting, my grandson asked my son the question. 'Dad, I know that babies come from mommies' tummies, but how do they get there in the first place?' he asked innocently. After my son hemmed and hawed awhile, my grandson finally spoke up in disgust. 'You don't have to make something up, Dad.. It's OK if you don't know the answer.'
Out bicycling one day with my eight-year-old granddaughter, Carolyn, I got a little wistful. 'In ten years,' I said, 'you'll want to be with your friends and you won't go walking, biking, and swimming with me like you do now. Carolyn shrugged. 'In ten years you'll be too old to do all those things anyway.'
Childrens Answers on a Science Exam If you need a good laugh, try reading through these children's science exam answers... Q: Name the four seasons. A: Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar. Q: Explain one of the processes by which water can be made safe to drink. A: Flirtation makes water safe to drink because it removes large pollutants like grit, sand, dead sheep and canoeists. Q: How is dew formed? A: The sun shines down on the leaves and makes them perspire. Q: How can you delay milk turning sour? A: Keep it in the cow. Q: What causes the tides in the oceans? A: The tides are a fight between the Earth and the Moon. All water tends to flow towards the moon, because there is no water on the moon, and nature hates a vacuum. I forget where the sun joins in this fight. Q: What are steroids? A: Things for keeping carpets still on the stairs... Q: What happens to your body as you age? A: When you get old, so do your bowels and you get intercontinental Q: What happens to a boy when he reaches puberty? A: He says good-bye to his boyhood and looks forward to his adultery. Q: Name a major disease associated with cigarettes. A: Premature death. Q: How are the main parts of the body categorized? A: The body is consisted into three parts -- the brainium, the borax and the abdominal cavity. The brainium contains the brain; the borax contains the heart and lungs, and the abdominal cavity contains the five bowels A, E, I, O, and U. Q: What is the fibula? A: A small lie. Q: What does 'varicose' mean? A: Nearby. Q: Give the meaning of the term 'Caesarian Section.' A: The Caesarian Section is a district in Rome. Q: What does the word 'benign' mean?' A: Benign is what you will be after you be eight. "When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us." ~ Alexander Graham Bell
Da End is Near Reverend Boudreau was the part-time pastor of the local Cajun Baptist Church and Pastor Thibodeau was the minister of the Covenant Church across the road. They were both standing by the road, pounding a sign into the ground, that read: 'Da End is Near Turn Yo Sef 'Roun Now Afore It Be TooLate!' As a car sped past them, the driver leaned out his window and yelled, 'You religious nuts!' From the curve they heard screeching tires, and a big splash. Boudreaux turns to Thibodaux and asks, 'Do ya tink maybe da sign should jussay . . . 'Bridge Out?' Air Bases On some bases, the Air Force is on one side of the field and civilian aircraft use the other side of the field, with the control tower in the middle. One day the tower received a call from an aircraft asking, "What time is it?" The tower responded, "Who is calling?" The aircraft replied, "What difference does it make?" The tower replied, "It makes a lot of difference... If it is an American Airlines flight, it is 3 o'clock. If it is an Air Force plane, it is 1500 hours. If it is a Navy aircraft, it is 6 bells. If it is an Army aircraft, the big hand is on the 12 and the little hand is on the 3. If it is a Marine Corps aircraft, it's Thursday afternoon and 120 minutes to "Happy Hour."
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YOU KNOW YOU'RE FROM NORTH CAROLINA IF... • You've never met ANY celebrities • "Vacation" means goin' through Rocky Mount on the way to Kings Dominion • You've seen all the biggest bands...ten years after their last hit • You measure distance in minutes • Down South to you means South Carolina • You know Pepsi originated in New Bern, Cheerwine in Salisbury, and that Mountain Dew was invented in Fayetteville • You know Coke tastes better in the little bottles and that peanuts make coke taste even better • You have an opinion about UNC. You went there and loved it, or you hate everyone who did • Your folks have taken trips to the mountains to look at leaves • Your school took a field trip to the State Fair in Raleigh • You would elect Richard Petty or Ric Flair for governor if he ever ran • You watched as Dale Earnhardt was the only man who ever lived who could go 200 mph, spin somebody out, flip them the bird, call them a you-know-what, and win the race all in the last lap • You skipped school to go to Dale Earnhardt's memorial service • You know a bunch of people who have hit a deer • You know a few that have also hit a bear • You remember watching the ACC Tournament on television at school • The local newspaper covers state, national, and international headlines in one page, but sports require six pages • Most men in town consider the first day of deer season a national holiday • Fifty degrees Fahrenheit is "a little chilly" • You have no problem spelling or pronouncin' "Conetoe" or "Top Sail" • Your school classes were canceled because of cold • Your school classes were canceled because of heat • Your idea of a traffic jam is ten cars waitin' to pass a tractor on the highway • Your school classes were canceled because of a hurricane • Your school classes were canceled because of hunting • Your school classes were canceled because of a livestock show • You've rode the school bus for an hour...each way • Brown Liquor is a household staple • You know more about ACC basketball than professional basketball More Next Issue Change Officer: "Soldier, do you have change for a dollar?" Soldier: "Sure, buddy." Officer: "That's no way to address an officer! Now let's try it again!" Officer: "Soldier. Do you have change for a dollar?" Soldier: "No, SIR!"
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Going through my collection of videos I came across one of my favorites, Lion King. The song, “Circle of Life” caused me to think how in many ways the process of education is the circle of life. We get information and then demonstrate how much was mastered. The process continues as long as we live. Education is also multi-leveled. I believe that it isn’t until you give in some way, in order to help someone who will not “pay you back”, (directly at least) that you have achieved the highest level of education - Volunteerism. I recall a volunteer who gave of his time showing my sixth graders several ways to make paper airplanes. He was an engineer with Goddard Space Center in Maryland. My class made predictions, had trial flights, collected and displayed data. His gift made a math class come alive. It was a simple interaction that brought valuable results. There are so many ways that you can help in a school near you. There is something you can do or give to be a part of “the circle of education“. Transportation is an issue? You can volunteer from home. Only have a couple of available hours a month? You would be surprised at how important your contribution of time will mean to a child. Your volunteering is essential. Give in our schools so that the next genera-
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tion will do the same. Volunteering connects a path to others. There are schools who are creating opportunities for that type of connection. In Eden, Leaksville-Spray Elementary is launching, under the leadership of Mrs. Corcoran, the principal, the Title1staff , their fabulous PTSO and teachers, a volunteer pledge drive to reach a goal of 5000 hours of volunteer service from their parents. LSE parents will rally in various ways, and in many activities during the school year. Knowing Leakesville Spray parents as I do, they will surpass that goal. They are committed to the “circle”. Despite the sacrifices, they will rally. They will not make excuses, they will make time! I hope their example will be the light which will inspire in others the desire to do like wise. I hope their light illuminates all those around, lighting up the whole county. There is a school near you that needs YOU. If you don’t volunteer, who will? You are needed now more than ever before! It is the circle of life - of education. Hakuna Matata!
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Is it time for a move? Check us out! Spectacular living, quality of life, and all at an affordable, comfortable price! Hermie is a male Terrier mix. He is spayed and current on all shots. Hermie is a dog with special needs. He is very sweet and loving but needs a fenced in yard where he can run free. Hermie is waiting for that special human who can provide him with lots of TLC and attention. Could you be the one to give Hermie the forever home he is waiting for? If you are interested in adopting Hermie or seeing any other animals available for adoption, please visit the Rockingham County Humane Society at 205 Boone Road in Eden, NC. Our adoption fee is $100 for puppies and dogs and $60 for kittens and cats. The adoption fee includes spaying and neutering, shots, and de-worming for all animals. The Rockingham County Humane Society is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 11 to 4.
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To begin this month’s article let’s examine a couple of definitions. INSANITY- To do the same action over and over and expect a different result. ANARCHY- A state of lawlessness and disorder usually the result of poor leadership or government. So many times I see a dog owner’s problem during an initial consultation as that person practicing insanity almost religiously. Example - Mary Jane walks in with Fido and the dog is jumping constantly on her, pulling on the leash, and simply refuses to quit barking, all the while Mary Jane tells the dog “No No! You sit down and stop it!” The dog continues it’s barrage of unorganized behavior and once again, “No No! You sit down and stop it!” Nothing changes. Neither the address of the behavior from the owner, or the dog’s behavior itself. Yet the owner will continue to do the same thing over and over, and then blame the dog, and try to hold the dog accountable for it’s actions. This leads to Anarchy in it’s truest sense. A TOTAL state of lawlessness and disorder. When I take the leash, usually it all stops, because I usually do something
different. Get the dog walking, use a light leash correction, and whatever I do, I simply will not talk to the dog, and the owner looks at me like I am some kind of miracle worker. Bottom linechange what you are doing if you
want to change your dog’s behavior. If the old way isn’t working, what do you have to lose by trying something new? Remember, your dog can’t rationalize through human communication of what you want the dog to do. You have to take the responsibility to communicate with the dog in it’s native language…. Doginese and then reinforce that behavior by letting the dog know that is a good thing he or she did!
Now to address an anonymous emailer who described himself as the “Ultimate Dog Lover” who wouldn’t give us his or her name, you can change a dogs behavior by multiple ways, but injecting fear into a dog is simply not an option nor is it what we practice. You can use various different types of training equipment, to include e-collars. There is a coalition out there to ban the use of shock collars, and I wish them the greatest success, because I do not use shock collars - they don’t exist. I use an electro static collar quite frequently which is totally different and makes a dog happy, not scared. While this is a very useful tool, it is not the only way. You can simply stop talking to the dog and give light tugs on the leash to achieve affective communication, and walk away from the world of Anarchy. If anyone would like to learn more about this, please feel free to contact us at 949-3157, or info@shilohk9.com. We would be more than happy to talk to you and help you with your dog. Until next time everyone enjoy their dogs, and have a great end of the summer!
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AUGUST 21, 2009 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 19 ❦
LET’S
GET BACK TO SCHOOL WITH
SAFETY IN MIND As we prepare for the 200910 school year, let’s not forget about safety. Every morning and afternoon in Eden, approximately 4,000 students are on their way to or from school. Here are some safety tips for the coming school year. Tips for Car Drivers and Passengers • Be sure that everyone in your car is wearing a seatbelt and that younger children are in properly used child restraint devices. • Be sure to leave early enough to safely deal with any traffic congestion along the way. • Pay attention to any traffic control officers. They are there to help ensure that everyone arrives and leaves school safely. Not only is it against the law to fail to comply with a traffic officer’s directions, failure to do so can cause injury and death. • Pay attention to stopped school buses. Remember that it is against the law to pass stopped school buses. – “When a school bus is displaying its mechanical stop signal or flashing red lights and the bus is stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers, the driver of any other vehicle that approaches the school bus from any direction on the same street, highway, or public vehicular area shall bring that other vehicle to a full stop and shall remain stopped. The driver of the other vehicle shall not proceed to move, pass, or attempt to pass the school bus until after the mechanical stop signal has been withdrawn, the flashing red stop-
By Sgt. Sam Shelton, Police Department
lights have been turned off, and the bus has started to move.” – NCGS 20-217(a) The only time a motorist does not have to stop for a school bus receiving or discharging passengers is if the motorist is traveling in the opposite direction of the school bus and there is a physical barrier between both directions of travel. A center turn lane counts as a barrier as long as the roadway consists of at least four lanes. For more information, check out the North Carolina Safety Web at http://itre.ncsu.edu/GHSP/index. html Tips for School Bus Riders • Always walk on the sidewalk to the bus stop, never run. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left facing traffic. • Go to the bus stop about five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. • Do not play in the street while waiting for the bus. • Enter the bus in line with younger students in front. Hold the handrail while going up and down the stairs. • Make sure that drawstrings, backpacks and other loose items are secure before getting on or off the bus so that they do not get caught on the handrail or the door. • When entering the bus, go directly to a seat. Remain seated and face forward during the entire ride. • Always speak quietly on the bus so the driver will not be distracted. Always be silent when a bus comes to a railroad crossing so
the driver can hear if a train is coming. • Never throw things on the bus or out the windows. Keep the aisles clear at all times. You should keep your feet in front of you on the floor and your backpacks should be kept on your lap. • Never play with the emergency exits. • Never block aisles or emergency exits. • If there is an emergency, listen to the driver and follow instructions. • Hands should be kept to yourself at all times while riding on the bus. • If you leave something on the bus, do not return to the bus to get it as the driver may not see you come back and may be moving the bus. If you drop something near the bus, do not try to pick it up. While standing away from the bus attempt to get the driver’s attention so that the driver may know something is under the bus. • Respect the "Danger Zone" which surrounds all sides of the bus. The "Danger Zone" is 10 feet wide on all sides of the bus. Always remain 10 steps away from the bus to be out of the "Danger Zone" and where the driver can see you. • Wait for a signal from the bus driver before crossing the street. Always cross the street in front of the bus. Never cross the street or play behind the school bus. • Never speak to strangers at the bus stop and never get into the car with a stranger.
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APARTMENTS / HOMES FOR RENT OR SALE Lg 1 bdrm / Mdsn Stv & Rfrg CA & HT Up strs, Carpet, Blinds $20 App, $295 & Dep 573-3233 If you have a home to rent out be sure to list it in Eden’s Own Journal Rockingham County Star 627-9234 2 Br Townhouse for Rent All Appliances, Central Air Deposit / References required. $445 month. Call 627-5031 1st time homebuyers: is the time to buy to get your credit up to $8000.00. Leesa Amick, Realtor/Broker at Allen Tate. 336613-1629. 2002 Oakwood Mobile Home Vinyl Siding - Shingle Roof & Other Extras - All Ready Set Up - Nice Community - No Down Payment Assume Loan Call 336-623-8652 Owner Fin/ Stnvll Low Down Pmt Ready to Move-in Appl, Dep & Lot Rent 573-3233 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apt. For Rent. 407 Glovenia St., Eden Washer/Dryer Hookup, No Pets. 336-613-0068 or 336-552-4238 FOR RENT - 3 BR HOUSE 822 HOLLAND ST., EDEN. CALL 336-613-2336 1, 2, 3, & 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS / HOMES FOR RENT IN EDEN AREA. REASONABLE RATES! W/D HOOKUPS, SOME INCLUDE APPLIANCES. DAYTIME 336-623-6948 NIGHT 336-635-1717 3bdrm Lg / Mydn Stv & Rfrg / CA & Ht Carpet, Blinds, Avl Aug $20 App, $425 & Dep 573-3233 Applications being accepted for 2BR, 1ba - $375 2BR, 1ba, Central Air, Very Nice $450 3Br, 2Ba $525 NO PETS. 336-623-4509 ROOMS FOR RENT $265 Month or $365 & pvt bath $20 appl & $130 Dep Utilities & Cable included Carolina Inn, Eden 623-2997 S P E C I A L SERVICES & NOTICES Willing to sit with the elderly. Light House Cleaning Will Run Errands Can give references, Part Time 336-623-1829
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AUGUST 21, 2009 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 21 ❦ Raleigh Report... Continued from Page 1 Local education officials will decide how to manage the cut, and the state will allow systems some additional flexibility in moving money around to protect classroom instruction. - ($225 million) • We eliminated funding for all 200 Literacy Coaches. - ($12 mil.) • We reduced funding for noninstructional support personnel in public schools. Non-instructional support personnel include clerical assistants, custodians, and substitute teachers, amongst other items. - ($10 mil.) • We reduced funding for public school transportation, which supports salaries of transportation personnel as well as the maintenance of yellow buses. ($15 mil.) • We reduced funding to the following non-public school organizations: Communities in Schools, Schools Attuned, ExplorNet, Teacher Cadet, NC Network, Science Olympiad, Teach for America, NC Math & Science, and Project Enlightenment. ($4.6 million) • We reduced funding to a number of UNC Centers and Institutes. – ($12 million) HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES • We reduced funding for Smart Start. – ($16 million) • We reduced service funds for supplemental state-funded services provided to CAP/MR-DD patients. State funds are still allowed for room, board, and other services. – ($16 million) • We reduced funding for state operated services within the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services that are not part of the core mission of DMH, DD, and SAS. – ($4.5 million) • We reduced funding for community services within the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services that are not part of the core mission of DMH, DD, and SAS. – ($4 million) • We eliminated state funding for the following programs: Kidney Disease Purchase of Medical Care Program, Epilepsy Purchase of Medical Care Program, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program, and the Cancer Purchase of Medical Care Program. – ($3.3mil.) • We reduced Division of Public Health contract funds that (1) do not meet the Division’s core mission, (2) do not provide a direct service, (3) have had unobligated funds in the past, or (4) have not met the goals or deliverables in the contract. – ($4 million) • We reduced funding for NC Reach. NC Reach is an education assistance program for adoptees and foster youth. – ($3.2 million) • We reduced state aid to counties associated with county administration of public assistance programs. – ($5.5 million) • We reduced Medicaid provider rates. This reduction applies to all public and private providers except for federally qualified health centers, rural health centers, school-based and schoollinked health centers, state institutions, hospital outpatient, pharmacy, and the non-inflationary components of the case-mix reimbursement system for skilled
nursing facilities. –($76.4 mil.) • We reduced prescription drug expenditures by using more generics and better managing costs. –($25 million) • We reduced appropriation for community support services within the Division of Medical Assistance. – ($65 million) • We reduced funding for some children’s group homes. ($15.9 mil.) • We consolidated case management services throughout the Medicaid program. – ($41 mil.) • We reduced funds for statefunded services provided through Local Management Entities. This will have the effect of cutting state funds for MHDDSA services for people who are not qualified for Medicaid. ($40 mil.) • We froze Community Alternative Program (CAP) slots for disabled adults and people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. – ($6.7 million) • We reduced medical assistance payments by increasing payment by third parties and increasing cost avoidance through better utilization of technology and other Medicaid cost-containment activities. –($20 million) NATURAL & ECONOMIC RESOURCES • We reduced operating expenses within the Division of Agriculture and Consumer Services. – ($345,873) • We reduced operating expenses within the Department of Labor. -($155,877) • We reduced operating expenses within the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. –($724,866) • We reduced operating expenses within the Department of Commerce. –($333,615) JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY • We eliminated state funding for the Center for the Prevention of School Violence, which does not serve the core mission of the department. – ($481,225) • We eliminated pass-through funding to Boys & Girls Club, which was used as part of a match for grant funds that the club no longer receives. – ($400,000) • We reduced state funding Eckerd Wilderness Camp contract, which will close two of the seven camps. The North Carolina Eckerd Wilderness Camps serve boys and girls, ages 10 through 17, with behavioral problems. –($2.8 million) • We closed the Samarkand Youth Development Center. – ($2.6 mil.) • We plan to close seven prisons, which will be staggered over the course of the 2009-2010 fiscal year. – ($8.4 million) • We eliminated Community Work Crews, which provide labor for state and local governmental entities at no cost, as well as providing occupational development for inmates; 127 associated officer positions will also be eliminated. The DOC may charge actual cost to governmental entities for these services. – ($4.8 million) TRANSPORTATION • We reduced aviation and ferry
funds. – ($4.15 million) • Administration funding is cut throughout the Department of Transportation. This funding is used for salary and operating expenses in the administration of the NCDOT, Division of Highways, and the Division of Motor Vehicles. – ($9.2 million) • Funds for the Drivers Education Program in the Department of Public Instruction are also reduced. – ($1.1 million) • Funding for various operating accounts is reduced in the State Highway Patrol. - ($3.7 million) GENERAL GOVERNMENT • _We made reductions to various operating accounts in eight divisions across the Department of Administration. – ($104,647) • We made reductions to various operating accounts within the Department of Cultural Resources. – ($552,985) • We reduced various administrative services within the Department of Cultural Resources. – ($193,640) • We reduced funding for the following expenditures within the Department of Cultural Resources: Tryon Palace, Maritime Museum, the Museum of Art, the Arts Council, State Library Services, the Museum of History, and the Roanoke Island Commission. – ($1.9 million) • We reduced funding for the Volunteer Safety Workers’ Fund within the Department of Insurance. –($2.5 million) PRESERVATION/EXPANSIO N OF VITAL PROGRAMS Although we have made significant cuts across the board, we must continue to invest in job creation, education and health care if our state is to remain strong. The following information highlights just some of the ways we have tried to preserve vital programs in North Carolina. EDUCATION Despite a lack of funding, we have done our best to protect education in North Carolina. The following information highlights just some of the ways this budget will help to preserve the quality of education in our state. • Overall education spending increase between House budget and final version - $285 million • We allocated funds to prevent the elimination of 3rd-grade teaching assistants - $130 million • We allocated funding to protect K-3 teaching positions - ($139 mil.) • We provided funding for 12 additional Learn & Earn high schools that will be operational in FY 2009-10 - $3.6 million. • We allocated funding to expand the District and School Transformation Initiative, which is part of the state’s redesigned framework for delivering technical assistance and other support to low performing districts and schools. - $ 2.5 million • We provided recurring funding for additional dropout prevention grants. - $13 million • We fully funded enrollment growth in community colleges. $58 million • We fully funded enrollment growth in universities - $44 mil. • We allocated funding to reestablish and place renewed emphasis on vocational and tech-
nical education programs at community colleges. - $4.5 million • Financial aid for UNC system $35 million • We increased the state’s contribution to the Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System. $21 million HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES The following information highlights just some of the ways that we have tried to preserve essential programs in Health and Human Services. • Complete last phase of threeyear takeover of Medicaid from counties, freeing money for local governments - $252 million • _We expanded the Children’s Health Care Program (Health Choice) - $17 million • We provided additional funding to the State Health Plan cover medical costs and to reduce the premium rate increase for the next two years from 10 percent to 8.9 percent. - $132.2 million • New local inpatient beds for the mentally ill to treat people closer to their homes and relieve state hospitals - $12 million JUSTICE/PUBLIC SAFETY The following information highlights just some of the ways we have tried to preserve and fund important programs pertaining to justice and public safety. • We restored funding for 132 jobs in state courts - $7.5 million • We restored funding for 155 Victim Witness Legal Assistants $7 million • We provided money for the Private Attorney Fund to address
backlog of unpaid claims carried over from last fiscal year. Recurring continuation increases for the Fund are reduced. - $7 million • We allotted funds to expand Chief Probation Parole Officer Positions to fund an additional 18 positions. - $1.4 million • We restored 400 proposed job cuts in the Department of Corrections - $15 million • We provided funds to keep the Dobbs Youth Development Center open - $2.26 million MISCELLANEOUS • We allocated funds for maintenance to the state highway system. The increase in funding is necessary to prevent further deterioration of the State highway system. - $41.1 million • We provided funds to Water Resources Development Projects to pay for the state’s share of the projects. Funds will provide a state match for $57,700,000 in federal funds. - $4.9 million • As I mentioned previously, this was a difficult year to craft a budget. The hard decisions we faced with our budget are not unlike the challenges faced by many other states. We did the very best we could given the difficult economic challenges our world, nation and state face. Signs of recovery are showing and we hope they take hold soon. But in the meantime, we worked hard to protect the priorities of the people of this state by watching out for our children, our small businesses and those who need our help.
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❦ PAGE 22 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, AUGUST 21, 2009 RUFFIN STACEY BAPTIST CHURCH YOUTH CO-ED SOFTBALL TEAM - EDEN SEASON & PLAYOFF RUNNER-UPS Front Row (l-r): Cassidy Hawker, Jada Walker, Dale Manuel, Jared Stephens, Cole Hodges, Stacy Ward Back Row : Ryan Walker, Brandon Joyce, Jesse Gauldin, Kim Walker (Asst. Coach), Ty Walker (Asst. Coach), William Trent (Head Coach), Jordan Phillips, Chanda Trent (Scorekeeper) Not Pictured: Betsy Ferguson, Jamie Land, David Lowry, Nick Lowry, Christian Rhew, Hayley Rhew, Andrew Stephens.
UNIROYAL / BEROTH TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE HELP KICK START SOCCER SEASON MAD/MAY - For the 10th year in a row, the Uniroyal Soccer Program is supporting soccer communities across the country. Beroth Tire & Automotive will donate funds and equipment to Farris Memorial Park Fall Soccer. Beginning August 21, players will receive a certificate that can be redeemed for a free soccer ball at Beroth Tire & Automotive while supplies last. Uniroyal Tire And Beroth Tire & Automotive will also donate $2 for every Uniroyal tire sold during the 30 day program. Founded in 2000, the Uniroyal Soccer Program has provided almost $12 million in funds and equipment, including nearly one million soccer balls, to more than 3,000 youth soccer programs in America and Canada. In celebration of the program’s 10th anniversary, Uniroyal Tire is giving away a soccer ball every day in 2009 via their web site, www.Uniroyal Tires.com/sweeps. The daily winners will be eligible for the grand prize drawing at the end of the year which includes the top 10 items a family needs for the 2010 soccer season: a $500 gas card, a set of Uniroyal tires, a camera / video recorder, car service for the season, a gps system, car detailing, a cooler/chair package, a $250 parents’ night out gift card, $250 snack/food gift card, and a $500 sporting goods gift card. “We are proud to support Farris Memorial Park Fall Soccer, which gives local youth the experience of being a part of a team and helps them learn valuable skills they can use on and off the field,” said Dan Brightwell of Beroth Tire & Automotive. “I can’t wait to see the happy faces when the children get their free soccer balls.” “The 10th anniversary of the soccer program is quite a milestone,” said Kaz Holley Uniroyal Tire brand director. “Our unique program has grown rapidly and we continue to partner with exceptional dealers like Beroth Tire & Automotive to reach additional soccer leagues each year. Bringing communities together has always been an important component of the soccer program, and we look forward to being involved in youth soccer for years to come.” Uniroyal Tire is one of the world’s leading tire brands for
passenger and commercial cars, pick-ups, light trucks, mini van's and sport utility vehicles. Dating back to 1892, Uniroyal Tire has developed a reputation for providing high - quality, affordable tires including its Tiger Paw and Larado series. Uniroyal tires offer just the right combination of dependability, traction and grip in almost every weather condition, and come with one of the industry’s leading warranties. To learn more about the Uniroyal Soccer Program, visit the brands Web site at www.Uniroyal Tires.com. To learn more about Beroth Tire & Automotive please call Dan Brightwell, 336-548-3672 at 711 N. Hwy. Street in Madison, or visit www.mockberoth.com.
American Legion Continued from page 1 organization now includes veterans of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon/Grenada periods, Operation Just Cause in Panama, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Global War On Terror. The American Legion, since its founding, has endeavored to assist veterans, their widows and children, and their fellow citizens. The American Legion is the largest veteran organization in the world. The American Legion also funds a Boys State program for high school boys to learn about the operation of local, county and state government. Jones Oliver, explained that they held mock elections to understand how our system of government worked. Other programs offered by the American Legion can be seen at www.nclegion.org. Commander C.D. Grant and Lewis Dishmon of Eden Post 534 of The American Legion also spoke. They explained that one of the projects for the Eden Post was to collect aluminium pop-top tabs to support the Ronald McDonald House of Durham. If you would like to help their post collect the pop-top tabs to help the Ronald McDonald House contact them at 336-623-7229. The Eden Kiwanis meet each Thursday at The Wray Centre located at 432 Bridge Street in Eden, NC. They welcome you to join them at 6pm.
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THE 2ND ANNUAL SMITH RIVER FEST MONDAY, SEPT. 7TH.
MAD/MAY - This year's festivities will include: Water Release (class II+ rapids) - River Race (class II+ rapids) - Food Vendors - Live Music Beginners Fun Float (class I rapids) - boat rentals - and more! More details to come.... stay tuned! Contact Jennifer Doss to sign up as a volunteer for this event, 276-634-2545. Gear up for Your Next Adventure! Please join the Dan River Basin Association at the first annual DRBA Gear Swap! Bring your unused canoes, kayaks, bicycles, and gear for paddling, hiking, cycling, and fishing to sell and trade. You know your spouse has been begging you to clean out the garage! Looking for your first canoe or kayak? A second-hand boat is a perfect way to inexpensively get into the sport of paddling. DRBA Gear Swap Sunday, September 6th from 2-6 p.m. North Bassett River Access, 271 Trenthill Drive Bassett, VA. There is no charge. If you would like to sell or trade items, booth spaces are available for $10 each. Proceeds from this booth charge will benefit development of the Smith River Trail System. Special membership perk: There is no booth charge for DRBA members! To sign up for a booth or for more information, please contact Jennifer Doss at 276-634-2545. Show Your Support for Rivers. Join us for an exciting evening of thrills, spills, and splashes at the first annual Smith River Film Festival! Have a bag of popcorn while you enjoy watching films showcasing the scenic beauty of rivers found within the Dan River basin and the recreational opportunities that they provide. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place videos, the best wipeout, people's choice, commercial, and the most entertaining safety video. Friday, September 4th at 7
p.m. Rives Theater -- 215 Church Street Martinsville, VA Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for youth (under 12) Tickets may be purchased from DRBA Staff and members of the Martinsville-Henry County Rivers & Trails Group All proceeds benefit the
enhancement and addition of new river access points on the Smith, Mayo, and Dan Rivers. Deadline to submit video clips into the competition is August 24th. Contact Jennifer Doss for more information, 276634-2545.
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