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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
Vol. 10, Num. 16
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Contact Us: 519 S. Van Buren Rd., Suite C, Eden, NC 27288 • Phone 336-627-9234 • Fax 336-627-9225 • email: lisadoss@edensown.com
RiverFest Returns Page 27
Mayodan Homecoming Festival Page 14
Eden’s Fall Clean Up Page 11
Craft’s Educational Corner Page 10
Artist of Month: Despot Page 13
Boys & Girls Club News Page 26
WHAT DOES GREEN MEAN? SEMINAR AT RCC EXPLAINS
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WHAT DOES GREEN MEAN?
To find out the answer, attend the “Go Green Renewable Energy” class series offered at Rockingham Community College and offered by the Community & Workforce Education Division. This class will be a basic exploration of the field of renewable energy with an emphasis on solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and biomass. Our use of energy on a personal level as well as our use as a society will be addressed. Explanations will be given concerning the best locations and use for each renewable resource. Although this field is in
the early stages, jobs are currently available in certain markets, especially within the building industry. However, it is certain there will great employment opportunities in the future, so future economics outlooks will be covered. The class will have information useful to a wide variety of individuals - homeowners, builders, job seekers, those wanting to change careers, entrepreneurs and those who want to
Photography by Andrea Despot will be on display at Eden City Hall through September. Page 13
INDEX Local Farewells Page 2 Events of Interest Pages 6,7 & 8 Jokes Pages 22 & 23 Classifieds Page 24
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learn about renewable energy. The class will be held at Rockingham Community
FLY THE FLAG SEPTEMBER 11 We have a little less than one month and counting to get the word out all across this great land and into every community in the United States of America. On Friday, September 11th, 2009, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States. Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this eighth anniversary of one of our country's worst tragedies. We do this to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.
PRICE ROAD By Elaine T Jones is available at the Eden Chamber of Commerce 336-623-3336
College in the Advanced Technologies Building Room 111, Tuesdays September 8th November 10th 2009. The time of the class will start and 6:00 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. and the cost is $65.00. For more information please contact Helen Pokrzywa at 336-342-4261, EXT. 2177.
In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-toshoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn't take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds Fly an American flag of any size on 9/11. Honestly, Americans should fly the flag year-round, but if you don't, then at least make it a priority on this day. Thank you for your participation. God Bless You and God Bless America!
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