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The need to provide meaningful education on the dangers of underage drinking and drug use here in Rockingham County has never been greater. A few facts help to highlight that need: • Alcohol and drugs are the leading causes of crime among youth.

• Alcohol and drugs are the leading factors in teenage suicide.

• More than 23 million people over the age of 12 are addicted to alcohol and other drugs.

Young people, like adults, drink alcohol for many different reasons. Some of the reasons may seem obvious, but understanding the feelings behind these reasons – as well as how everyday teen life comes into play – can be difficult.

Young people often drink to check out from family problems or issues with school and grades; loneliness, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety disorder and other mental health issues can contribute; they may drink to deal with the pressures of everyday social situations, to change their image or to fit in when moving to a new school or town; to gain confidence or lose inhibitions.

As kids get older and alcohol and drugs enter the picture, parents are faced with a unique set of challenges.

Parents often forgive underage drinking as a “rite of passage.” They can simply sit back and hope their kids will “get through it,” or they can change their attitude and take an active role in learning about alcohol and drugs – and help their kids to do the same.

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Radiation Oncologist Dr. Mohit Kasibhatla with UNC Cancer Care will take over those patients' treatment from Piedmont Radiation Oncologists, whose physicians have provided care in the community since 1994. UNC and Piedmont Radiation Oncologists will partner to ensure a smooth transition for all patients.

"Part of our goal at UNC is to make specialized cancer care easily accessible to patients across the state UNC Department of and close to home whenever Radiation Oncology to possible," said Dr. Larry Provide Cancer Care at Marks, chairman of the UNC Rockingham UNC Department of Patients in Eden Radiation Oncology. "Dr. and surrounding Kasibhatla is excited to communities will have serve the needs of the Eden access to UNC expertise community and beyond for close to home years to come."

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According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, here are some guidelines that can help parents talk about alcohol and drug use: Listen before you talk: For kids, knowing that someone is really listening is most important. Ask open-ended questions. Be involved. Be honest and open.

Be positive: talking about these issues can build bridges rather than walls. And remember, addiction is a chronic, progressive disease that can be linked to family history and genetics. So, if you know there is a family history of problems be matter of fact about it, as one would be with any other chronic disease, such as heart disease, diabetes or cancer.

“Alcohol and drug use is a very risky business for young people,” says Andrew Pucher, President and Chief Executive Officer of NCADD, “and parents can make a difference. The longer children delay drinking and drug use, the less likely they are to develop problems associated with it. That’s why it is so important to help your child make smart decisions about alcohol and drug use.”

In fostering “changing attitudes” parents can help kids understand that drinking isn’t a “rite of passage.” It’s not a way to feel or be independent, “cool,” or to fit in socially. Young people can learn that alcohol is not necessary for having a good time.

Non-use of alcohol is a healthy and viable option and we can learn to respect another person’s decision not to drink alcohol.

So, this April the local chapter of (MADD) Mothers Against Drunk Driving along has joined the efforts of NCADD. MADD is recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month by displaying real life stories to raise public awareness and encourage parents to speak to their kids early and often about alcohol and other drugs.

Additionally, I urge local businesses, community organizations, colleges, schools, administrators, and government agencies to get involved. It can make a tremendous difference in our community as we reach out to those who are most vulnerable and help our next generation avoid the many problems that alcohol and drug use can bring.

Displays will be set up for the month of April at Eden City Hall and Rockingham County Governmental Center.

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UNC Rockingham Healthcare is investing in Eden UNC Health Care will spend $4 million on improvements ranging from a new CT scanner to new hot water heaters and operating room lights at UNC Rockingham Health Care, formerly known as Morehead Memorial Hospital. In addition to capital improvements, UNC physicians are also starting to make their presence felt in Eden, where UNC Rockingham is located.Piedmont Radiation Oncologists, which has staffed the radiation oncology unit at

Smith McMichael since it opened in 1994, is exiting to allow a UNC cancer physician, Mohit Kasibhatla, to lead radiation oncology treatments fulltime.

Michael Manning of Piedmont Radiation Oncologists says the transition comes at a good time for his practice. Last year, around the same time Morehead filed for bankruptcy, one of the partners at Piedmont Radiation Oncologists, Dr. Bob Murray, retired. The practice

hasn’t hired a new doctor to replace Murray, in part because of the uncertainty over the fate of Morehead and its cancer center. The linear accelerator, which provides the radiation used in treating cancer, as well as the building and other facilities are owned by the hospital and were purchased by UNC as part of its buyout of the Morehead assets.

(This information was excerpted from an article in North Carolina Health Care.org by writer Mark Tosczak.)

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Patients receiving care at the Smith McMichael Cancer Center will be able to readily access the expertise of UNC Cancer Care's providers and will receive highquality, compassionate and stateof-the-art radiation treatment for a wide range of cancers. The Smith McMichael Cancer Center will be one of eight network sites across North Carolina where faculty from the UNC School of Medicine's Department of Radiation Oncology treats patients.

"After 24 years of service, the Piedmont Radiation Oncologists express their deep appreciation to the Eden community for their decades of support," said Dr. Matt Manning of Piedmont Radiation Oncologists. "We are happy to assist the friendly transition of physician services to UNC." UNC Rockingham Health Care, formerly known as Morehead Memorial Hospital, became part of UNC Health Care and unveiled its new name on Jan. 1. To learn more about the UNC Department of Radiation Oncology please visit: https://www.med.unc.edu/radonc Contact the Smith McMichael Cancer Center at (336)623-9713.

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Local Farewells Loved ones of Rockingham County who have recently passed away

Wilson McKinney Ashley, 79 - Reids.

Donna Beavers, 71 Carolyn Joyce Barlow, 76 - Madison Scott Edward Baker, 56 Alan Wayne Barham, 43 - RC Karon Lynn Wann Bristow, 51 Keith Leonard Brown Franklin Avery Bray, 59 - Reidsville Kenneth Byron Cruise, Sr., 80 - Eden Judy Ann Corum, 65

Brenda Gail Ore Coltrane, 60 George D. Cox, Sr., 85 - Ruffin Amanda B. Clark, 76 James Robertson Creed, 78 - Reids.

Douglas Norman Coone Sr., 83 Christopher Austin Carter, 24 - Mad. Mae Cannon - Eden Elizabeth Geanette Carter Dodson, 72 - Eden Deborah Lawson Doss, 62 - Ston.

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Rhonda Sue Manual Duncan, 57 Hunter Odell Dalton, 82 Robert Lee Dalton Sr., 84 Sylvia Ann Ratledge Dodson, 78 Madison Magie Gilley Eggleston, 87 - RC Otis "David" Evans, Jr., 73 Francis Frederick Fausel, 67 Margaret Paschal Fitch, 92 - Reids.

Robert Andrew “Andy” Finch, Jr., 60 - Reidsville Sandra Faye Cassell Fisher, 66 Eden Haywood Franklin Ferguson, 91 Reidsville William Henry Glidewell, 85 Sam L. Grey, 61 Donald Edward Gwarek, 85 Jeannie Hall Andrew “Coleman” Haley, 28 - Ston.

John Alexander Hill, Jr., 87 Lawrence Dillard Hopkins, Sr., 82 Eden Denice Hagwood Doretha L. Hayes

William Harden Teresa “Belinda” Wright Hayes, 64 - RC Millicent (Mickey) Hecht Hair, 90 Eden Joseph Timothy “Whitey” Hennis, 58 - Eden Joshua Ryan Jarrell, 27 - Eden Rebecca “Becky” Lee Wright Johnson, 74 - Ruffin Lois Faith Jones, 66 - Reidsville Dennis Dean Kucera, 28 Mary Haskins King, 94 Mary Noel Foley Lashley Carolyn Hines Lipford, 76 Albert Theodore Loye, 92 - Reids.

Teresa Lowe, 62 - RC Mark Anthony Lewis, 62 Willard “Andy” Lovelace, 57 - Reids.

Anne Griffin Leebrick, 90 - Reids.

David Wayne London, Sr., 69 - RC Nan Elizabeth Thayer Chase Lake, 83 Marvin “Glenn” Martin, 67 Norma Linwood Moore - Reidsville Mary Sue Kennon Murrell, 93 Mary Martin, 95 John Tony Martin, 90 - Eden Dock Moser, 79 - Ruffin Vivian Bernadette Maiure, 65 Ola Jane Paschal McCann, 87 - Reids.

Eddie Lee Noble, 61 Addie LaVerne Nelson, 78 - Ston.

Yvonne Louise Lewis O’Neal, 69 Mayodan Kathy Sue Odell, 56 - Eden Tim Melvin Pratt, 62 - RC Jack Lee Phillips, 88 - Reidsville Martha Hilda Cole Price - RC Jamie Penn, 67 William "Billy" Russell Putnam, 47 Billy Deandre Pass, 44- Reidsville Faye Dix Rickman, 90 - Eden Robert “Larry” Roberts, 74 - Mad. Thomas Houston Reid, Jr., 81 Maria Rigolosi Rierson, 52 - Reid.

James Thomas Rivers, 88 Addrenna Austin Rivers, 82 David Thomas Smith, 71 Billy Edward Simpson, 83 Lester Eugene Stanley, Jr. - Madison Alvis Jones Shelton, 90 - Reidsville Kenneth Harrison Seagraves, 79 Margaret Elizabeth Newman Simpson, 89 - Eden Tylea Dalton Sides, 73 Sandra Gauldin Sheckells, 62 - Eden Hazel Smith Louise Murray Stanley, 80 - Ruffin Melvin "Keith" Vestal, 64 - Eden Robert Charles “Bob” Vanderwedge, 86 - Mayodan Reverend Robert Lee Witty, Jr., 90 Ronald Leon Walker, Sr. Frances Pauline Washburn, 91 Gurney Levie Wilson, 77 - RC Alves Jean Wright, 75- Reidsville Mary Walker Ila Mae Davis Williams, 98 - Mad. Raymond Carol Woodson, 63 Laundara Lee Witt, 75 - Eden Paul David Williams, 76 - Reidsville Mary Annette Williamson Wilson, 73 - Reidsville

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Let the Games Begin 2018 Rockingham County Senior Games & Silver Arts Carla Huffman

Rockingham County Senior Games and SilverArts Competition will kick off on April 17, 2018 at 9:00 am at the Madison Mayodan Recreation Department. Over the next three weeks participants from the county will compete in various games. Over forty events will be offered including: shuffleboard, cornhole, pickle ball, swimming, bowling and card games. The SilverArts portion includes : literary arts, heritage arts, visual arts and performing

arts. All the entries can be seen on your local senior games Facebook page after the completion. The public is invited to come view the Visual Arts which will be displayed at Eden City Hall on May 7 through May 31st. It will also be displayed at the Eden Public Library during the month of June. The Literary Arts will also be displayed at the closing ceremony and at the Library and at your local senior center. Heritage Arts will be displayed a the closing ceremony and photos will be on the

senior center website.

The public is invited to come watch our Performing Arts Competition on Saturday, May 19th at 10am at the Duane Best Auditorium. The show will feature singers, dancers, musicians and comedians. Admission is free so please come out and support your local seniors as they compete for a spot to represent our county in the State competition in Raleigh this coming September.

New Journey Creations to hold art exhibit at City Hall Eden City Hall will house the photography and art exhibit by the New Journey Creations, with Lisa Finney Griffith, Elizabeth Doss and Debra Finney.

This exhibit and sale will run through the month of April.

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Celebrating 74 Years With 2018 Fine Arts Festival The Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County (FAFA) is proud to present the 2018 Fine Arts Festival at Eden City Hall, 308 Stadium Dr., Eden, NC. The Festival is open to anyone age 16 and older who lives, works or attends school in Rockingham County.

Artists of all abilities are encouraged to participate in the festival. All 2-D and 3-D art will be submitted on April 3, 2018 at Eden City Hall.

Thursday, April 12, 2018, the FAFA will host a “Sneak Peek” of the art prior to awards day.

Sneak Peek is an opportunity to see the art without ribbons, purchase art and vote for the coveted “People’s Choice” award which will be announced on Sunday, April 15, 2018. “Sneak Peek” reception sponsored by Dr. Cynthia Bolton, DDS of Reidsville.

Sunday, April 15, 2018, opening ceremony and awards will be held at 2 pm in the council chambers at Eden City Hall and the exhibit will open at 3 pm with a reception sponsored

by City of Eden Tourism and Special Events. The show will be open to the public Sunday, April 15 and Monday – Friday, April 16 – 20, 10 am – 6 pm and Saturday, April 21, 10 am – 1 pm.

For more information, please visit our website www.fafarc.org, our FB page, email fineartsfestival 1741@gmail.com or call 336344-5539. We hope to see you there!

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Rockingham County and are just finishing up their big four month show at the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro. There will be new work added for April, so come out in April to see the work of all three artists.

Please stop in and view the

work and feel free to shop for your loved ones for a unique gift they can enjoy daily.

For those coming in from out of town, Eden City Hall is at 308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden, across from Morehead High School.

Theatre Guild of Rockingham County is busy this month!

Beginning the first Saturday in April, we will host auditions for our night of "Broadway and Beyond."

This collaborative talent show case consists of songs, scenes, and dances from your favorite Broadway shows and movies as performed by members of our talented community here in Rockingham.

All are invited to participate! Auditions with your chosen talent on will be held on April 7. There will be two inperson auditions at RCC - one starting at 9am and another at 1pm. If you cannot make the inperson auditions, please submit your video auditions by 8:30am on April 7 to beverlyburke6@gmail.com .

There is no cost to those auditioning. We ask that you please present your audition in a dressrehearsal manner and have your performance show ready!More information can be found on our website at www.tgrc-nc.com The show is set for the following Saturday, April 14 at 7:00pm at Rockingham Community College. Tickets are

only $5 at the door. We hope you will join us!

Additionally, we will be hosting auditions for our spring musical "Beauty and the Beast."

This beloved Disney musical follows the story of Belle - a girl who dreams of something better than her "poor provincial life."

Her world is turned upside down when she gives herself in place of her father who is held as a prisoner in the castle of the Beast. The Beast must learn to love Belle and have her love in return in order to break a powerful spell placed on the castle.

Auditions are April 8th 1:00pm, April 9th - 6:30pm, April 10th - 6:30pm with callbacks on April 11th at 6:30pm.

All auditions will take place at Reidsville High School.

Company Meeting will be held on April 12th at Rockingham Community College.

Show dates are June 15th 17th and 22nd-24th at Reidsville High School. More information about auditions as well as how to get your show tickets can be found at www.tgrc-nc.com

Hooked on Fishing Derby returns to Eden The Eden Hooked on Fishing Derby is always popular with the youngsters. On Saturday, May 26th Kids ages 4- 12 (Must be accompanied by an adult) will gather at the Fireman’s Hut Pond located on Smith Acres Road near the Eden Drive In. One rod per child, adults are not allowed to fish. Must fish with bait provided. Worms are furnished. For more info call Carla Huffman or Mary Stanley at 336-627-4711.

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• DIABETIC EDUCATION Workshop for everyday living. 3rd Thurs. of every month, 3 pm. No res. necessary, FREE! Pete Crouch, Eden Drug. Call for location. 336-627-4854 • TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) Mon. at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Ch., 233 Stadium Dr. Eden. www. tops.org or call 1-800-YEA-TOPS. or 919-621-3613. Laurasgw@gmail.com Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057.

• UNC ROCKINGHAM HEALTH CENTER (formerly Morehead Hosp.) Preregistration is required for ALL classes UNLESS instructed otherwise. Many are FREE of Charge. Call 336-623-9711 ext, 2412 to register.

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• Parkinson's Support Group Call 336-627-8510 • HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 AM • WMYN AM 11am & 7pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday • ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL Preregistration is required for ALL classes UNLESS instructed otherwise. Many

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• Creative Journey (for cancer patients and survivors) Tuesday, April 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cone Health Cancer Center at Annie Penn Hospital, Journey Room To register, call Patricia at 336-951-4674.

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• Reidsville Brain Injury Support Group (for survivors, family members and caregivers) Tuesday, April 17, 7-8:30 p.m. in Cone Health Outpatient Rehab Center at Reidsville, 730 S. Scales Street, Suite A. For information, call Casey Cockerham at 336-951-4557.

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• Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Support Group - Meets every 2nd Tuesday of each month from 11am - 1pm at the Wellness Center located inside Laynes Pharmacy, 509 Van Buren Rd. , Eden. Visit on Facebook: #gotpain.

- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday • Evening Words of Wisdom -6:00pm.

Life Changes Bldg, 7586 NC HWY 770 Eden. (336) 623-8584 • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Tuesday • “A Vision for You” Group – 6:00pm St. Thomas Episc. Church, 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville (336) 349-3511 Wednesday • Sparrow Group - 8:00pm William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St., Reidsville (800)591-6474 • “Circle of Love” Group - 8:00pm Open Discussion - UNC Rockinghanm Health Center (fomerly Morehead Hospital) 117 E. Kings Hwy., Eden -(336) 623-9711 Thursday • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm

First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Friday • “A Vision for You” Group – 8:00pm Open Discussion, St. Thomas Epi. Ch..

315 Lindsey St., Reidsville 349-3511 Saturday • 12 Changes Group – 9:00am Life Changes Bldg., 7586 NC Hwy 770, Eden (336) 623-8584 • Serenity Group – 11:00am William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St. – Reidsville (800)591-6474 • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presb. Church 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Sunday Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presb. Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 ALANON Thursday • Draper Al-Anon Group - 7:00pm First United Methodist Church 130 Main Street - Draper • Madison-Mayodan Group – 8:00pm Episcopal Church of the Messiah 114 S. 2nd Ave. – Mayodan Sunday Paths to Recovery – 7:00pm Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr. - Reidsville CELEBRATE RECOVERY Sunday Evenings at Osborne Baptist Church. Meal at 5 p.m. Program at 5:30 p.m. (Celebration Place for1st-6th graders, and childcare provided. Rob Robbin at 336-344-6064 or email at rrobins@osbornebaptist.com ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. MONTHLY DANCE - 2nd Thurs. of every month. - Rockingham Wellness Center, 570 S. Van Buren, Laynes Bldg 6:30 - 8:00. Call 336-552-8576 • ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn Call for date & times. South Day Room.

Registration not required. 336-951-4674.

Youth Concerns

JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM for 16 & 17 year olds. The Draper Vol. Fire Dept. Must be in high school and have a NC license. Call 336-635-2233.

SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), crafts, snacks and social activities. Call Brenda Moore at 336-623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m.

TEEN PARENT SUPPORT GROUP 3rd Tuesday of month at 6:30pm at Leaksville UMC. Ashley May at 6236002.

MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 or - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712

Carpet SourCe 1121 Washington St., Eden 336-623-5373

“Make the Right Choice First” Serving Rockingham and Surrounding Counties for 23 Years!

Open Mon. - Fri. 10am-5pm COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL We Sell & Install • Carpet • Vinyl • LVT • Laminate • Hardwood

627-4040 s ’ y e n a Restaurant C h243 W. Kings Highway Eat In or Take Out

New Hours: Sun - Wed Eden, NC 5:30 am2:30 pm BREAKFAST ANYTIME Thur., Fri., FULL HOME COOKED MEALS Sat. SANDWICHES 5:30 amKIDS MENU 8:30 pm

Meetings & Classes WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Rock. Co. Co-Op Extention Office at 525 NC 65, Reidsville. Call Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB At the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday of month - 7pm Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB Bethany area meets on 1st Tuesday at 6:30 in Fellowship Hall of the Comers Chapel Bapt.Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA Meets the third Tuesday of every month at Fursty's Restaurant on Freeway Drive in Reidsville at 6:30 pm.

RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB 3rd Sat. of every month at 9:30 am for snacks, Meeting begins at 10 am. Meeting at the Rock.

Co. Republican Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville.

RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. 708 Barnes St., Reidsville (Salvation Army Gym.) 434-203-3050 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am.

NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – Chapter 1161 – 3rd Wed. each month at 11:30 a.m Mayflower Seafood Rest., 1641 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, . All federal active, retired empl. & spouses & postal & military) Tom Lovell – 336-623-1081.

THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807 ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH: The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14 south of Eden.

1 to 4 p.m. Tues. and 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wed. Professional on site to help trace roots for free. 336-623-7154 or 336-623-1797.

Military Groups

• ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League - All Marines, active/inactive, Navy Corpsmen and Navy Chaplins that served with FMF Marine Units and Spouses. 2nd Thur. of each mo. Eat 6pm, meet 7 pm at the Agriculture Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth. Joe Zanetti 336-623-6779 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan .

Rock. Co. Post. The 2nd Saturday at 11 AM. Post CDR. David Califf: Alegionpost534@gmail.com • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS 2nd Sat. of month at 9:30 AM at Post Building, 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan.

American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle welcome. Don Laster at 336-202-9724.

• THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO. 2nd Monday. Chapter 63 -Ag. Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School. Room 180) Social 6

pm, meeting at 7 pm. Transportation for veterans to VA appts if needed. (336) 349-6040. Volunteers Needed. (336) 394-0080.

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Thursdays of Month at 7PM at the legion. Call Curtis Pierce at 336-6239481 leave message.

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, 2nd Sat. of month 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave message.

• AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome.

Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY - New info: 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral in Reidsville.

Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • VFW POST 8297- 2nd Sat. of month at 961 Church St. Ext., Reidsville, Noon. Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 -1st Tuesday of month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan, 7 PM. Donald Bien,CDR 336-548-3431.

• A PLACE TO SHARE EXPERIENCES... 3rd Sat. of month 8am - until. Freeman Wood Crafters 413 Church St (Near traffic circle). Eden.

Park in the main parking lot (at the Three Rivers Outfitter) follow the signage.

Coffee, doughnuts and relaxing atmosphere. Woodworking lesson if wanted.

Please call ahead: 336-573-9900.

Handicapped access available, please let us know your needs when you call.

There are no plumbing facilities at this meeting and no temperature control.

Dress accordingly.

Community Help

GOODWILL CAREER CENTERS GED, Computer Skills Classes, Employability Skills Classes, Job Leads, Network Room, Resume Assistance For information or to register for classes: Eden –336-623-3007 Reidsville – 336-637-1010 Mayodan – 336-949-4849

ROCKINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE - 926 Washington St., Eden. Every Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thurs - Fri. 10-4. Tax ded.

Free large pickup. 336-627-0160.

FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for international exchange students for the 20142015 school year. Call 910-308-9458.

MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY • SALVATION ARMY -Mon. thru Fri.

Church Events “Church Events” is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more. For up to 10 Lines (or less) the fee is $10 The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month and online, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them.

Call 336-627-9234 and ask for Elizabeth or Lisa.

REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Complete, Free recovery program meeting at ROBERTS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Every Friday evening 7-9, Ph. 336-344-5083 203 Memorial Baptist Church Rd. Stoneville NC 27048 www.robertsmemorialbaptistchurch.org Why Are You Still Addicted? We can Help.

• SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 The Boulevard, Eden • 336-635-2277 Thursday Service 6:30pm - Biblical Learning / Bible Study Saturday 6:30pm - Worship Service Now accepting volunteers for our Children’s Ministry for Thursday and Saturdays • EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Eden Baptist Church The Church With A Y For You! 320 The Boulevard ~ Eden, NC Specialized Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m.

Children & Youth Programs 7 p.m.

336-623-3515; www.EdenBaptistChurch.org • EDEN CHURCH OF CHRIST 250 The Boulevard, Eden, NC • 276-340-2653 James Oldfield • awordfromthelord@gmail.com SUNDAY 9am Bible Class • 10am Worship Thursday 7pm Bible Study Also: Call In Live Thurs 9pm on WGSR Star News 47.1 Live Call In at WLOE Sundays at 5pm

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Events of Interest 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Sun. 9:30 worship, 11am Sunday School.

MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

Anyone 60 +, Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact Mildred Cochran 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Wanda Barnett • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE Reidsville Salvation Army 704 Barnes St., 349-4923 ext. 106 • ROCKINGHAM RESCUE MISSION 618 Early Avenue, Eden • 336-623-2133 Tues., Wed. & Thurs 11:00-12:30 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am 1pm Stoneville Pent. Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

Teacher Lists. Call 336-623-3007 to reg.

Ongoing Events

CASCADE COM. CENTER DANCE # 621 (3561 Huntington Trail) Cascade Virginia. Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions avail. Music Friday night from 7-10 pm

by Cascade Express with Eddy Irving & Friends and Bluegrass the 1st and 3rd Sat.

- Effective Teacher Training Class meets at Goodwill - Eden Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, April 3-25 from 9:00 a.m. - Noon at Triad Goodwill’s Eden Career Center, 220 W. Kings Highway, Suite H, Eden, NC 27288.Cost is $125 with instruction by Rockingham Community College. Learn how to be successful in a classroom setting. This class is required by Rockingham County Schools to be placed on Substitute

DANCE - LARRY J’S 1201 Old Leaksville Rd., Ridgeway, Va. Friday with the House Rockers Saturday - Various Guest Bands Doors Open at 6pm Music from 7pm - 9:45pm No Alcohol • Smoke Free Concessions Available Adults $6 Donation, 12 & Under Free For Info Contact Wayne at 276-956-1337 or 276-340-6212 TRIAD DAYLILY FANS & NTL GARDEN CLUB - Meets the 1st Sunday of month. Plant sales Sept-May 2 - 4pm, 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro.

Lynne 336 456 4509 "ART IN THE GARDEN" A conversation on how our community can develop an art center in Eden. We have a Public Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/10333114066 90931/) with an ongoing discussion.

THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. - Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam 6:15PM, Doors Open 7 p.m. Also Saturdays at “The Barn” Music at 7:00 PM. Call

Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AT JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville Saturday 6pm, Dance at 7pm. No Alcohol, smoke free. Adults $5 don., Under 11 free.

SENIOR DANCES -REIDSVILLE EVENTS CENTER -Downtown Reidsville @ 223 S. Scales St. - Tuesday Bluegrass Night 7pm - 9:30pm - Thursday - Classic Country with City Limits Band 7pm: 9:30pm Bob or Myra Tudor at 336342-6770.

VFW WEEKLY DANCE Every Thursday 7pm - 10pm Live Music, Refresh. Avail.

No Alcohol • $5 donation at door VFW Bldg., 302 N. 12th Ave. Mayodan, NC

Upcoming Events

ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY: NEW JOURNEY CREATIONS Show and Sale at Eden City Hall. Open for viewing any regular operation hours.

Call Lisa F. Griffith at 336-613-0325 for more information. Great gifts for birthdays, celebrations, Mothers & Father’s day coming up!

2018 Candidate Filing Period Superior and Dictrict Court Offices June 18 - June 29th 2018 Soil nad Water Conservation District Supervisor June 11, 2018 - July 6 2018 • 2018 Rockingham County Senior Games & SilverArts will be celebrating

THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

it’s 22nd yar of Recreation, Competition, Exhibits and Performances for adults age 50 and better. This year’s events will take place from April 17th though May 19th.

• A MIGHTY FINE WINE TASTING AND SILENT AUCTION April 13, 2018 ReDirections of Rockingham County 6- 9 p.m at Café 99 in Reidsville, NC. Not a wine drinker, no problem! Caterfest is providing the food and there will be plenty of nonalcoholic drinks available.

This is the third year for this event and it promises to be bigger and better than before. Here are just a few of the items that will be in the silent auction: a Panthers' football autographed by Luke Kuechly; two $25 gift certificates to either Green Valley Grill, Lucky 32 or Print Works restaurant; 4 tickets to the North Carolina Zoo, etc. There is a also a raffle for a 32" TV and a surprise item.

Reserved tickets are $30 and $35 if bought at the door. Call today to reserve your tickets at 336.342.5238.

1201 Old Leaksville Rd. Ridgeway, Va 276-956-1337 APRIL 2018 LINE-UP Doors Open 6pm • All Shows 7pm

Every Friday: House Rockers

Saturday4/7 WOODY POWERS & MIDNIGHT EXPRESS Saturday 4/14 BULLET BAND Saturday 4/21 OLD SKOOL Saturday 4/28 REMEDY

RELAY FOR LIFE OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY Friday, May 18th 6pm - 12am.

Rockingham County High School.

Wish Upon A Cure!

NATIONALY CERTIFIED WOMENS BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

Immediate Manufacturing & Call Center PositionsAvailable!

Apply Online At www.debbiesstaffing.com OVER 25 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN STAFFING SERVICES 124 BOONE ROAD, EDEN, NC (336) 635-5980 • meanes@debbiesstaffing.com

MONDAY, APRIL 2ND • ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSS MEETING. Governmental Center, 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth, NC. All Meetings are at 6:30PM

SATURDAY, APRIL 7TH • BARRY JOYCE PICKNIN AND GRININ’ TO KICK CANCER 5pm - 8:30pm Reidsville High School, Reidsville. Tickets $20 in advance. $25 at the door. Children 10 and under FREE with paying adult.

Fresh cooked BBQ, baked goods, available before and during concert. Entertainment: Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Hubert Lawson and the Bluegrass Country Boys, and Harrison Ridge. Tickets available at HomeTrust Banks, The Barry Joyce Cancer Center or online at bjcancerfund.org ($1 convenience fee). For more info go to bjcancerfund.org/events or call 336-427-4357.

Get Your New Spring Style At Great Clips!

FRIDAY, APRIL 13TH • 3RD ANNUAL PIEDMONT LEGACY TRAILS SUMMIT: at RCC. 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM EDT. Two breakout sessions with topic including blueways, landowner outreach and much more. Funding panel, a Lightning Round at the end of the day, followed by an optional hike. Watch for registration information soon!

• CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION GALA: 6pm Hosted by Rockingham County Education Foundation Penrose Park Country Club 1622 Country Club Road, Reidsville, NC. Casual Attire, Early Bird Tickets are $55 each. After March 13th, $60 each, Tickets may be purchased by calling 336-552-0761 or at helprockinghamstudents.ejoinme.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 16TH • ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING. Governmental Center, 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth, NC. All Meetings are at 6:30PM

TUESDAY, APRIL 17TH • RESILIENCE: The biology of stress & the science of hope. Please join us at this free community screenings of this one-hour film. April 17, 7 - 8:30 pm RCC auditorium, ADT Building RSVP: cynthial@rockinghamkids.org. Also April 26, 7-8:30pm Eden Public Library. Fieldcrest Room. RSVP: bjones@rafoundation.org

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18TH • 2ND ANNUAL CAREER READINESS EXPO - Wednesday April 18, 2018 4 - 6 p.m. 201 N Washington Ave., Reidsville. Reidsville Recreation Dept. 336-349-1090 - Pre-Register today. Light refreshments. Ages 10-18 Parents Welcome.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST • ROCK THE LOT - TO FEED THE HUNGRY. Sat. April 21 12pm - 5pm LOT 2540 Inc., Mayodan, NC (www.lot2540.com All afternoon community party with Music, food, silent auction, raffle and door prizes.

• SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH WATER OF LIFE MINISTRIES. at 6:30pm 208 The Boulevard, Eden, NC Giving Away Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Dish Washing Liquid, Water, Gatorade and more.

MEADOW GREENS SHOPPING CENTER 640-M S. Van Buren Road • Eden, NC 27288

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SATURDAY, APRIL 28TH • FREEDOM PARK MUSIC AND CRUZ IN: 6:30 - Bullet Band (Rock, Funk, Mix) These events are held at the Kiwanis Amphitheatre at Freedom Park in Eden. Cruz In starts at 5:50. Live music starts at 6:30 pm. Event is open to the public and FREE. Bring your Lawn Chairs! Sponsored by the Eden Parks and Rec. Dept. held last Saturday of month. 50/50 drawings, concessions, cornhole, door prizes.

• “MADISON MUSIC FEST” held in Historic Downtown Madison. Music, Vendors, Food, Beer

Garden, Car Show and Fun. (10am – 8pm) Vendor booths are available. Come Shop, Eat and Listen to a great venue of Music! Also some Dancing in the Streets!

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall City Manager’s Report – March 2018 Annual Retreat The annual retreat for the Eden City Council was held on Saturday, Feb. 24. Based on information submitted by the Mayor and each member of City Council some priority themes emerged for the upcoming FY 2018-19 budget.

• Economic Development Initiatives • Parks & Recreation Initiatives • Infrastructure Improvement Initiatives • Continued Implementation of the Positively Eden Strategic Plan • Code Enforcement & Nuisance Abatement Initiatives • Attempting to Maintain Tax & Water/Sewer Rates A copy of the agenda for that meeting as well as the various presentations made throughout the day can be found on the City’s website.

Strategic Plan Update – Community Informational Meeting.

On March 1, the City hosted an informational “drop-in” type meeting concerning implementation efforts related to the Positively Eden strategic plan. This was an opportunity for the public to receive an update on our efforts to date and future plans, as well as to receive any feedback our citizens may have concerning future initiatives related to the plan. If you were unable to attend, but have some specific thoughts concerning the implementation of the strategic plan, we would ask that you email Ms. Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning and Inspections, at kstultz@edennc.us.

Take Pride in Your Community and Don’t Litter We hate litter! There is absolutely no reason for a civilized place to have an issue with litter, but Eden, like most communities, does. Please help us combat unsightly trash around our beautiful city.

There are a couple of ways you can help: The NCDOT has a fantastic program - Swat-A-Litterbug. It's almost impossible for law enforcement to catch someone dumping litter from a vehicle because who in their right mind would roll down a window and throw out a bag with a police officer behind them? With this program, any citizen can report the offending vehicle and NCDOT will take it from there.

If you see someone throw out trash from a vehicle, please visit www.ncdot.gov/doh/operations/dp_c hief_eng/roadside/beautification/Litt erbug/ or call 1-877-DOT-4YOU (1-877-368-4968). NCDOT notifies the vehicle owner of the littering offense; informs the vehicle owner of the penalties for littering; and urges the litterbug to stop littering.

A formal notification is signed by the Colonel of the N.C. State Highway Patrol.

Please keep the area around your property clean by picking up trash that lands on or along it. It is frustrating when someone throws out something and it lands in or next to your yard or it blows off the back of a vehicle and gets caught in your ditch. It's not your fault at all, but picking up the litter and disposing of it if you are able is showing your pride in your property, your neighborhood, and best of all, your city.

Economic & Tourism Development Department MillerCoors – Update Two new companies have either toured or made inquiries about the Eden facility. This is in addition to the project that has been considering the facility since July of 2017.

Economic Development Partnership of NC (EDPNC) On March 1, the Rockingham County Economic Development Department hosted an event in which the Piedmont Triad counties exhibited their county buildings and sites in a “speed dating” scenario in which the EDPNC project managers spent ten minutes at each county table learning about their assets.

This enabled local economic developers (including Eden) to inform them of what is available and happening in Eden, Reidsville and Western Rockingham. It is clear that considerable interest remains in the Eden MillerCoors brewery.

North Carolina Opportunity Zones The recent federal tax bill resulted in opportunity zones based on census tracts in each state. The zones will allow investors to get a significant break on capital gains taxes. Eden submitted census tract #402 that includes New Street and two green field sites. If selected as an opportunity zone, it will help attract investment to these locations.

CTT Productions An Eden economic development video was completed by CTT Productions in early March. The video features UNC Rockingham Healthcare President Dana Weston; Gildan VP of Wholesale Distribution Nick Freitag; Karastan Plant Manager Darin Quesinberry; and Millis Transport Eden Terminal Manager Mark Wyatt. They speak of the benefits of operating a business/industry in Eden. This video will be placed on the City website to help promote the community. Most companies or site consultants learn about a community online before they ever make a contact with local economic development officials. ¼ Cent Sales Tax Initiative As you may be aware, the Eden City Council adopted a resolution in support of the proposed ¼ cent sales tax that will be a referendum on the May 8, 2018 Primary election ballot. The funding generated from this tax will be used to build a state of the art workforce training center at RCC. Local companies continue to tell economic development and city officials that they need skilled workers whether it is in manufacturing, distribution or healthcare. As of March 3, there were 909 available jobs in Rockingham County, but many of those jobs require skills that our local workforce does not have. More than 10,000 jobs remain open in the Piedmont Triad because workers do not have the skills to fill them.

It is important to note that this tax will not be on groceries, gasoline or prescription drugs. It is a small tax of only a ¼ cent on a $1.00 purchase, or a penny on a

$4.00 purchase. It is also important to note that everyone pays this renters, visitors and county citizens.

No one wants higher taxes, but unless we invest in training facilities, our children will be not qualified for good paying jobs and a brighter future.

Lidl – Update Interior construction on the Lidl Supermarket was supposed to resume in early February of this year. That process has been postponed. The City is in constant contact with the Lidl Real Estate Department. The latest news is that the City will be informed of the construction date within a few weeks.

More information will be provided in this report or on Facebook when it is acquired.

Lidl embarked on a very difficult task of entering the U.S. market, building a distribution center and opening 37 stores within a year.

Although all of us are disappointed that the store has not opened yet, it is understandable that they have faced several obstacles along the way.

Cirrus Construction Their new Highway 14 facility, located north of Cox Street, will be open in some capacity in April of this year.

Recreational Trails Program Grant The City of Eden has applied for a $24,000 Recreational Trails Program Grant to help fund the Dan River Nature Trail. This trail will consist of a 1,600 linear foot trail running from the Leaksville Landing River Access Point to Bridge Street.

This will connect with the King’s Highway sidewalk and extend the existing Smith River Greenway.

Berry Hill Regional Mega Park Update The Danville Pittsylvania County Regional Industrial Facilities Authority (RIFA) began acquiring land for the Berry Hill Regional Mega Park in 2001. Through the years, more than $30 million has been invested in the park. The Virginia Tobacco Commission previously awarded a grant in the amount of $20 million and an additional $9.8 million is currently earmarked for the park. The remaining funding has come from RIFA. The total current and proposed park funding is $39.8 million.

In 2008, the City of Eden explored the idea of providing water and sewer utilities to the Mega Park because of our excess capacity and the fact that we are closer in proximity to the park than Danville. In FY 2011-12, Eden ran a sewer line to the Virginia state line. A wetlands permit to extend the sewer line from the NC state line to the park, and to clear sites to develop and market the park, was sought from the federal agency that regulates such permits.

For five years, the agency would not consider the wetlands permit, because they considered this project to be “speculative development.”

When smaller sites were proposed, the responsibility for approving this development fell to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, which approved the permit.

In the fall of 2016, site development on three pads began at the park.

The marketing for the Mega Park is now beginning since cleared pads are now available for potential prospects to consider. The Berry Hill Regional Mega Park was a finalist for the Toyota-Mazda auto plant project that ultimately went to Alabama due to supply chain benefits in that state. That said, the fact that Berry Hill was considered among more than 300 proposed sites illustrates that this is a site that will attract industrial clients.

Sewer Line Project The Mega Park sewer line project was completed in the summer of 2012. Eden’s part of the project, working jointly with Virginia agencies, was to build a sewer force main from the Virginia State Line on NC 770 back to the Railroad Pump Station. The Virginia agencies were to build the rest of the sewer force main up to the Mega Park and the sewer pump station that will service the park. This project was financed mostly with a grant from the NC Golden Leaf Foundation. The City will treat the first million gallons per day (MGD) of wastewater from the park and possibly up to three MGD as development continues. This project will eventually provide a new revenue source for the City.

Currently, there are still no tenants in the park, and the new sewer force main will remain inactive until prospects are landed. Project Lignum, as previously reported on, is completing its due diligence at the park and could be its first tenant.

Water Line Project Danville and Henry County built a 750,000 GPD water line for the Mega Park and surrounding areas in 2011-12. In August 2015 they accepted a $2.2 million grant from the Virginia Tobacco Commission for additional water system improvements which included the installation of a 20-inch water line from the North Carolina/Virginia border to the Mega Park where it would connect to the existing 16-inch line they previously installed in 2011-12. This is the water line with fire hydrants that runs along Berry Hill Road in Virginia. This line has limited capacity, which is why Eden is in the process of pursing the infrastructure to supply additional water to the park.

Originally, the City was to build a 30” water line to accommodate the power plant that was being planned by The Southern Company within the Mega Park. That line would have had a capacity of 11 MGD and a projected cost of approximately $18.489 million to build. Grant funding, low interest loans and the anticipated water sales revenue to The Southern Company would have enabled the City to pay for this water line.

PJM Interconnection is a regional transmission organization (RTO) that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. The late 2017 market conditions in PJM limited Southern Power’s ability to execute long-term customer opportunities that aligned with their business model. The decision by The Southern Company was only a reflection of the changing marketplace and not the condition of the Mega Park location. The Southern Company continues to believe this is one of the best places to locate a facility, should market conditions make such a project economically

feasible.

Eden is now pursuing a 20” water line that will provide a capacity of 6-7 MGD for the Mega Park customers at a projected cost of approximately $7.067 million to build. This is considered adequate for future needs. It appears that at least 54% of the grant funding that was originally obtained for the 30” line will be transferable to the smaller line. The City intends to pursue other grant opportunities to help reduce the amount of loans that will be needed to fund this project. The goal is to cover as much of the water line cost as possible with grants, thereby minimizing the burden placed on Eden taxpayers. The design and engineering work for this water line project will be getting underway within the next few weeks.

Branding Study The Branding Study funded through the Positively Eden Strategic Plan being conducted by Arnett Muldrow & Associates is currently underway. A two-day orientation has taken place with initial stakeholder interviews and site visits and study focus meetings were held in March. In addition, a survey was created and made available to the public for their input. This survey can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/edenbrand.

622 Washington Street Progress on the rehabilitation of 622 Washington Street is moving forward. We received the engineers report and are proceeding with upstairs non-load bearing wall removal. We are pursuing plans for retail/office space downstairs and residential use upstairs. Roof improvements are a priority as well as the replacement of the back wall.

Barring unforeseen issues, it is anticipated that work will be complete by the end of June.

Fieldcrest Road Pocket Park The wet winter weather has slowed progress on the Fieldcrest Road pocket park. The painting of the signage has been completed and dry weather is needed to complete the backfill in the park. A U.S. Forestry Urban grant is being pursued to assist with the funding of this initiative.

EDDI The Rockingham County Community Foundation approved a request to spend remaining bike rack grand fund to promote the project. A television commercial will be produced as well as advertisements on the Skat bus and print ads in Eden’s Own Journal.

NC Main Street Conference Eight Eden staff and business owners attended the 2018 NC Main Street conference in Clayton in March. Ashley and Seth Latham of Ashley Latham Photography were honored as 2017 Main Street Champions for their work in renovating three vacant buildings into a photography studio and beauty salon.

Tune in to watch “A Few Minutes with the Mayor” Spend 15 minutes with Mayor Neville Hall on WGSR-Star News 5 as this show airs live at 6:15 p.m. the last Thursday of each month.

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Eden Youth Council applications being accepted The Eden Youth Council is now receiving applications for the 2018-2019 Eden Youth Council. Through April 30, Eden area youth ages 14 to 20 and living in the Morehead High School Attendance Zone are encouraged to apply.

The formation of the Eden Youth Council was approved by the Eden City Council in May of 2012. Made up of youth from the Eden area, the Eden Youth Council provides advice to the Eden City Council and other organizations within the city. The main purpose of the Eden Youth Council is to meet the needs of young people within the community.

Past projects have included 5k fundraising events benefitting Camp Carefree, local elementary school kickball tournaments for kids third through fifth grades (with the winning team receiving the proceeds for their P.E. Department), basketball court at Freedom Park, working with local organizations such as the Salvation Army, and participating in city events such as Riverfest.

Current members of the Eden Youth Council include: Executive Council - Chair Emily Prescott; Vice Chair Paige Baker; Secretary Cody Dunn; Media Committee Chair Megan Blankenship and Recruiting

Committee Chair Ashaj John.

EYC Members – Paige Baker, Holden Barham, Mason Barham, Lindsey Cox, Victoria Crouch, William Flynt, Katerine Hernandez, Samuel Johnson, Grey Martin, Austin Panzer, William Prescott, Matthew Shockley, Harrison Smith, Alaa Suleiman, Carlea Rae Thomas, Blair Tuggle and Larson White.

Youth of all backgrounds are welcomed. We are seeking Morehead High School students, non-students, students from Rockingham Community College, private schools and home-schooled students who want to shape the future of Eden.

If you are interested or if you know of an area youth who would be a good representative, please contact Sheralene Thompson, Eden City Clerk, at 336-623-7789, extension 3020, or Erin Gilley, at 336-623-7789, extension 3037.

Applications can be picked up at Eden City Hall, Eden City Clerk’s Office, or you may also apply online at: https://www.edennc.us/forms.asp x?fid=128&admin=1&userid=41 6 Deadline for turning in applications for the 2018-2019 Eden Youth Council: April 30. The 2018-2019 Eden Youth Council term will begin in August.

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Spring is officially here and as always, there is so much to clean up from fall and winter.

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The City of Eden Solid Waste Division is gearing up for our annual Spring Clean-Up Week April 9 – 13 when we encourage you to place items in need of disposal at the curb for collection. Junk items, metal, old appliances and discarded household furniture will be collected as well as scrap lumber or demolition waste, all at no extra charge. We do not pick up toxic or hazardous waste such as containers of oil, paint, gasoline, batteries and pesticides. We also do not pick up vehicle tires.

To ensure timely collection, please make sure items are

placed at the curb by 7 a.m. properly for collection and not obstructed by stationary objects, vehicles, overhead utility lines or low-hanging tree limbs.

General junk items should be placed at the curb and piled separate from metal items. Scrap lumber/demolition waste should be placed in a separate pile from tree limbs and clean wood material. Leaves, grass clippings and twigs not exceeding six inches in length should be placed at the curb and piled loosely for collection on your normal schedule day for service. The City of Eden does not pick up bagged leaves or yard waste.

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From Root to Branch Local Geneology Studies By Elvin Perkins, Jr.

Vade Mecum `From the late 1800's into the 1930's the North Carolina Piedmont region became a popular retreat for those seeking the health benefits of mineral springs. With the development of the railroads making them more accessible beautiful hotel retreats with spas became extremely popular in the Sauratown Mountains of Stokes County.

Janelle Mickey Johnson, a member of the Genealogical Society of Rockingham and Stokes County gives us a brief history of the Vade Mecum resort, its triumph and tragedy.

John H. Sparks, a native of Pennsylvania, purchased land in Stokes County to establish a winter quarters for his circus.

He loved this area so he invested his time and money in a place to keep the animals. It was said, “those hills resounded with roars of jungle animals.”

J. Cicero Tise and C. A. Jenkins purchased two hundred acres from William H. Vaden and his wife, Mariah. This property joined Sparks’ property.

The mineral spring was included in this land. They joined with Sparks to develop the springs into a summer resort, with Sparks owning two-thirds interest and Tise and Jenkins onethird. In 1901 they formed a partnership with W. A. Walker, J. F. Griffith and A. H. Eller, all of Winston, and organized the Vade Mecum Company. William H. Vaden suggested the name “Vade Mecum,” which loosely translat-

ed from Latin means “Come with me.”

The spring originally flowed out of the bed of rock of a large creek and was not accessible until safeguarded by masonry and the course of the creek changed. Nature gives out her secrets very slowly, and it took Prof. S. W. Dewey to discover this fount of healing. The water was considered very valuable in the treatment of constipation, rickets, blood and skin diseases, rheumatic disorders and anemia. These are just a few of the many things about which people reported its curing powers. The magnesia spring had flowing 20,000 gallons per day.

In 1899-1900, William H. Vaden reported such wonderful results from his use of this water that its analysis and sale followed at once. On June13, 1901 in the Webster’s Weekly, it was reported that “perhaps no mineral spring has ever been discovered in the State that has gained such notoriety within the same period of time as the Vade Mecum Spring. Water was shipped daily all over North Carolina and many other states. It was purchased by merchants and individuals. The price was from $3.50 for 12-gallon car boy to $10.00 for one case of 100 pint bottles.

In 1901, a commodious hotel was erected at the spring and a number of cottages stood on the grounds to accommodate the guests. Many people came by railway. The closest station

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Perkins was Rural Hall so buggies were used to bring the travelers 15 miles to the hotel. After the first year, the facilities were found to be inadequate and in 1902, a new modern three-story hotel was added with water works, baths with hot and cold mineral water on each floor, acetylene gas lights, telephone and daily mail.

It was said that many deposits of flexible sandstone were found in the mine there.

Itacolumite or flexible sandstone is the mother rock of diamonds.

It was thought not to be found anywhere in North America except at Vade Mecum.

There were many activities for guests to be involved in during their stay. Some were the following: dancing, riding, bowling, tennis, hunting, bicycle roads, bathing in mineral water or sulfur water and a poultry and pet stock farm. Diamond Lake had many activities also, such as boating, sailing, swimming, bathing, and toboggans.

In late 1902 or early 1903, an event happened at Vade Mecum which would change the course of the mineral springs resort. John Sparks was feeding his animals, which he regarded as pets. It was reported that the animals had not been properly attended to by their caretaker and were roaring with hunger.

When Sparks arrived with a half of carcass of beef and other meats, he went too close to the cage and two young lions attacked his arm. He was taken to Twin City Hospital, where after many days a fatal case of gangrene caused his death on January 28, 1903. His family was by his side until the end.

Mr. Sparks’ remains left Winston-Salem by train for East Brady, Pennsylvania, for burial.

He was held in highest regard by all who knew him.

Two members of John Sparks’ family took charge of the affairs after his death.

Charles Sparks, his brother, was to keep the circus on tour.

Emma Sloam, his sister and her husband, were to help in carrying out John’s plans for Vade Mecum. It was to be kept as a “fashionable watering place for the young and affluent of the area.”

Mrs. Sloam died in 1907 after a short illness. In October of 1907, the spring company was sued for $10,000 by Miss Fannie Cozart. Miss Cozart was injured when the buggy she was riding in threw her and broke both legs. She rented it from the spring company and thought they were responsible. The company compromised by paying $2,000. The compromise was reached because Vade

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Roots... Continued from Previous Page Mecum Spring Company was shown to be in bad shape financially.

Another tragedy struck Vade Mecum on July 24, 1908. The first hotel, erected in 1901, was destroyed by fire. The cause was not known but was thought to be lightning from a storm that passed over at that time or a lamp may have started the blaze.

The hotel manager, Dr. H. P. McKnight, worked heroically to rescue his guests, though his arms were blistered by the flames. There were a number of guests who narrowly escaped from injury and death.

The loss was estimated at $15,000. Several guests lost all their clothes and most lost their jewelry. A Miss Boyd of Reidsville lost $300 and seven gold bracelets, some of which were heirlooms. Dr. McKnight and his wife had over $3,000 in cash, of this $700 were deposits, as well as their clothes and jewelry, burned. At the time, the insurance that was carried on the building had lapsed. One reason the bill may not have been paid was no one was taking care of the bills after the death of Mrs. Sloam. The company was declared bankrupt in November 1909, due to the loss of the hotel and having to pay everyone for their loss in the fire. On January 10, 1910, the hotel, 11 cottages and 340 acres of land were sold

at the courthouse door in Winston. The bid made by W. T. Reid was for $5,479. J. Cicero Tise, one of three people who originally owned Vade Mecum was in full possession of the resort by 1913. He was in the act of building another hotel, grander than the others, to be completed by the 1914 season.

The rates were to be $2.50 per day.

Mr. Tise died on October 13, 1917, at his home in Winston-Salem. On May 1, 1920, the hotel, which had been built just seven years before, burned to the ground. This was all that it took for the resort to never bounce back. Mr. Tise left the property in trust as a public charity perpetually. Wachovia Bank and Trust was to develop it for a resort, assembly ground and for other educational and charitable purposes. For ten years, the courts mulled over the question of how to administer the estate. In 1927, it was decided that the foundation would make any decision of how to use Vade Mecum. For 40 years, the Episcopal Diocese developed Vade Mecum for camping and church conferences. In 1973, the Sertoma Clubs purchased the property for use by the Easter Seal Society for handicapped children and adults. Finally in 1981, North Carolina State University purchased the land to

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be used for summer camps by 4H Clubs.

If not for John Sparks’ and Cicero Tise’s foresight to provide for the land to be used by the public, Vade Mecum would

not be here for everyone to enjoy today.

For research information contact: Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 27027-0152; Website: http://gsrsnc.com/

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Winter was milder than usual in many parts of the country this year.

Warmer weather has brought earlier pollination of trees and – you guessed it – an earlier hay fever season as well. If you suffer from hay fever, buckle your seat belt. You and about 35 million other people may be in for a rougher ride not only this year, but also in years to come. That's because recent studies suggest that rising temperatures and carbon dioxide levels from climate change are behind earlier and longer hay fever seasons. But what exactly is hay fever? And how can you know for sure whether your sniffles and sneezes are due to a late winter cold or an early hay fever attack? Hay fever is a nasal allergic reaction to airborne particles such as pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds. It's more likely to be hay fever than a cold if your symptoms last longer than a week or so and your nasal discharge is clear. Also, colds can cause body aches and fevers, but allergies don't.

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You can do many things to ease the discomfort of allergies. First, track pollen counts in your area. In general, it may help you to know that pollen levels tend to be highest in the morning during ragweed pollen season (late summer and early fall). They tend to be highest in the evening during grass pollen season (spring and summer). And, as you probably already know – sunny, windy days are often the worst. One easy way to find pollen counts in your area is to visit the web page of the National Allergy Bureau. Here, you can also sign up for free email alerts with daily pollen and mold reports. Then, try to stay inside on high pollen-count days. Also: Keep house and car windows closed. If necessary, use air conditioning instead. Avoid outdoor chores such as yard work or mowing grass. Wear a facemask that filters pollen out if you can't avoid being outdoors.

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Marcus Slade: Slade named New NCACC County Management Fellow Marcus Slade is the newest North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ (NCACC) County Management Fellow to serve in Rockingham County. This prestigious fellowship is a joint partnership between the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).

The program places a handful of recent Masters of Public Administration (MPA) graduates who have interest in North Carolina county management careers into full-time fellowships with seasoned North Carolina county managers for one or two years. The NCACC provides $25,000 per year to help offset the cost of the program.

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Plans for Belews Park Announced Duke Energy officials along with Rockingham Community College President Dr. Mark Kinlaw, and Rockingham County Commissioner Mark Richardson announced a generous gift of land to Rockingham County as part of a plan to enhance the Duke Energy TRAILS program at Rockingham Community College.

The donated property is located in southwestern Rockingham County near Belews Lake. The approximately 100acre parcel will be home to a passive park for use by the public and will serve as a laboratory for the students enrolled in the Duke Energy TRAILS. “We are excited about the potential this land holds for public enjoyment as a park and as an educational canvas for Duke Energy TRAILS at Rockingham Community College,” said Dr. Mark Kinlaw, RCC President. “Last April, the college formally announced the generous donation of $700,000 from Duke Energy to create a new hands-on outdoor skills program, Duke Energy Trails.”

“Since that time, more than 1300 contact hours for outdoor extension sustainable trails skills classes have been taught, and students from North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina and even Puerto Rico and Brazil have enrolled in our courses. Today, the college is in the curriculum planning and development phase to establish an Associate in Applied Science degree that we believe will be one of the first of its kind in the United States.”

“Education and environmental stewardship are two critical focus areas for Duke Energy,” said Mike Hughes, Vice President, North Carolina Government and Community Affairs, Duke Energy. “We are excited that our land donation to Rockingham County will bring these elements together and provide hands-on learning for the TRAILS program at Rockingham Community College.”

College officials have been working in partnership with Rockingham County Government and members of an advisory

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Marking their

50th Anniversary Russ MItchell Russ Mitchell of Mitchell’s Drugs, Inc. of Eden grew up on a farm with parents WJ and Bernice Mitchell near Roseboro N.C. In 1952 Russ Mitchell graduated from High School and headed off to UNC Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy. Russ graduated pharmacy school in 1959 after serving in the US Army by volunteering for the draft during the Korean war.

In 1960 after receiving his pharmacist license, Russ worked and managed two pharmacies for Franklin Drugstores in Greensboro, N.C.

By January 1968 Mitchell had the opportunity to buy Chandler Drug Store on Washington Street in Eden, which had been in the Leaksville area nearly 40 years. Because of their great reputation in the community Russ accepted their offer from then owners Jimmy Chandler and the late Pete Chandler.

Russ became owner and operator of the store on February 1, 1968.

Choosing to keep the name Chandler Drugstore incorporated until June 30, 1978, he then changed the name to Mitchell Discount Drugs, Inc. When Carolina Drug, one of Mitchell’s friendly competitors on Washington Street considered selling, Mitchell bought their prescription files and accounts and merged that store with his own.

In the early 1980s Mitchell’s drugs Inc. bought Tri- City Pharmacy in the Spray area of Eden. This was a very busy store that became Mitchell’s Discount Drugs #2. Soon Emory

Watson, a classmate of Russ’s at UNC pharmacy school, became the pharmacy manager Store #2.

Since coming to Eden in 1968, Mitchell had wanted to serve the entire area of Eden and surrounding communities. When he found that Mike Sciota, the owner of Draper Pharmacy wanted to sell his pharmacy, Mitchell bought that store too, and remodeled it. Ron Martin was the pharmacy manager of this location which became Mitchell’s Drug Store #3.

After some time, Tim Walker wanted to open a pharmacy in the Draper area and Mitchell sold him that location.

Ever growing, in 1987 Mitchell’s bought Boulevard Drugstore from Gary Roberson and merged that store with the #2 store. Gary Roberson then came to work as Mitchell’s as the store’s pharmacy manager.

The Washington Street location was closed and merged with the 544 Morgan Rd. store around 2007 and soon began an expansion and whirlwind of changes and updates at the Morgan Road location. Russ noted it was so we can continue to serve our many wonderful customers for many years in the future.

Over the years Russ admits he had much help from many family members and friends including wife Shirley who passed in 1991, and daughters Susan, Kim and Leslie as well as grandchildren Ashley, Dustin and, Cassidy. All this in addition to many wonderful employees/

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Russ Mitchell recieves recognition for his dedication to the community for 50 years.

Mayor Neville Hall and Mike Dougerty present the award. associates His daughter Kim and her husband Tommy Wright now manage the business with pharmacists Beth Griffin, PharmD as Pharamcy Manager, and Rich White, PharmD. Gary Roberson is retired but still fills in part-time on occasion.

Although Russ Mitchell retired in 2010 and married Ann Cook in December 2010, he still takes part in an advisory role in the business and sometimes as pharmacist, being sure to keep his license current.

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Reidsville & Wentworth Keystone Cops returns Keystone Foods, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, and the Reidsville Police Department are partnering again to sponsor the sixth annual Keystone Cops Cares event on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

The 5K will again be held at beautiful Lake Reidsville.

This year Keystone Cops Cares is proud to sponsor Camp Carefree. Since 1986, Camp Carefree has provided a FREE, one week camping experience for kids ages 6 to 16 with chronic illnesses, including cancer, Spina Bifida, epilepsy, and others. Their program also includes

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Our goal last year was $30,000 and we raised $30,619.

Our goal this year is to again raise $30,000. Any gift will go far to ensure that Camp Carefree will be able to continue to provide free camping to children and their families.

On Saturday, April 28th, 2018 registration will begin at 7am, 5K run and 5K walk both begin at 8:30am.

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"We believe that if you are in Rockingham County 'You are in a Good Place',” said Rockingham County Commissioner Mark Richardson. “The addition of this asset, due to the generosity of Duke Energy, will make us a better place!”

“The economic development model has changed over recent years. Quality of life issues have increased in priority. The environment is more rigorously protected and citizens spend more of their free time in outside recreation. Belews Park will serve our citizens in a general sense while providing RCC a vital tool in preparing TRAILS students for a rewarding career."

The proposed park will include natural surface mountain bike trails and hiking trails, a paved trail, tree-top canopy walk, adventure playground, multiple overlooks, open spaces for disc golf and a dog park, picnicking areas, restrooms, shelters, and parking for guests.

RCC is providing support to Rockingham County in their submission of a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant application that will leverage the approximately $360,000 value of the property and fund initial development of the park.

The Belews Park Master Plan Advisory Committee includes the following: Mark Richardson, Rockingham County Board of Commissioners; Tonya Caddle, Rockingham County Planning and Inspections; Dr. Tony Gunn, Associate Vice President of Facilities and External Affairs at RCC; Mara Apple O’Neil, Director of Occupational Extension at RCC; Tim Johnson, Director Duke Energy TRAILS at RCC; Kelly Larkins, Piedmont Triad Regional Council; Palmer McIntyre, Piedmont Land Conservancy; Kayla Kohlman, Piedmont Triad Regional Council/Piedmont Land Conservancy Americorp Intern; Deirdre Moyer, Rockingham County Schools; Joseph Peele, Rockingham County Catalyst Coordinator; Jenny Edwards, Dan River Basin Association; Fred Thompson, City of Reidsville Parks and Recreation; Keith Martin, Mayo River State Park; Cindy Adams, Eden Rivers and Trails/City of Eden Coordinator of Tourism and Special Events; Julie Glandt, West Rock Rivers and Trails; Kitty Williams, West Rock Rivers and Trails; Kathy White, resident of Belews Landing; Danny Booker, community member; Wayne Kirkpatrick, Dan River Implementation Team member.

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Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler recently announced he appointment of Rockingham County Government's new attorney, John Morris.

"We are delighted to welcome John Morris to our team as County Attorney," Metzler said. "He has an impressive educational background, knowledge of local government, and has been part of the Madison community."

"John Morris brings well-rounded credentials and experiences to Rockingham County Government as our new County Attorney," said Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Chair Kevin Berger. "We look forward to utilizing his professional expertise in this key county position."

Morris will start his tenure with Rockingham County Government on March 26th and explained: “Growing up in emerging, small town, North Carolina communities, coupled with my prior experience in public service, I look forward to serving the people of Rockingham County as I provide legal counsel to the Board of Commissioners and county government.”

Originally from eastern NC, Morris has managed a law practice in Madison, for the past six years, working extensively in criminal and civil litigation, estate planning and estate administration, business law, taxation and bankruptcy. While in law school, Morris clerked for the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, where he assisted counsel on the General Motors and Chrysler bankruptcy hearings.

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Reidsville & Wentworth Poor but honest and industrious: Business women in the Piedmont, 1865 to 1900 The Museum and Archives of Rockingham County (MARC) hosted “Poor but honest and industrious: Business women in the Piedmont, 1865 to 1900,” a lecture by Dr. Angela Robbins, on March 29.

In the first few decades after the Civil War, the employment of women increased dramatically in North Carolina.

Prior to 1900, a larger number of white women in cities of the North Carolina Piedmont were self-employed as dressmakers, milliners, shopkeepers, and boarding house operators than worked as teachers or in the rapidly expanding tobacco and textile industries. Widowed, never married, and divorced women often served as the primary providers for their families.

Married businesswomen maintained interdependent relationships with, or sometimes completely supported, husbands who could not provide reliable sup-

port. Some of the Piedmont’s businesswomen worked temporarily or seasonally, contributing to a family income during periods of economic instability and when men struggled to earn a living, while others established careers and carried on their businesses for many years.

These women often provided not only sustenance to their families but their earnings also supported a comfortable middleclass lifestyle complete with servants. This examination of their lives and labors reveals how women carefully negotiated the

2017 Drinking Water Quality Report is now available The City of Eden announced the release of their 2017 Water Quality Report, detailing specific information pertaining to the quality of drinking water that it provides to its customers. As part of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency mandate, water utilities across the country produce annual reports that are designed to educate and inform consumers. This report is an opportunity for the public to understand what is involved with making the water safe.

The report is available on the City of Eden website at https://www.edennc.us/

demands of white womanhood particularly that of economic dependency - while earning a living.

This program is made possible by funding from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a

statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The speaker, Angela Robbins received her Ph.D. in US History from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she specialized in women’s history and attained a minor in Atlantic World Studies.

Her presentations for the Road Scholars program are based on her dissertation research and examine strategies employed by women in the North Carolina Piedmont to support themselves and their families in the unstable post-Civil War economy. Angela completed her MA in Museum Studies at UNC-G in 2002, and has worked in education and collections management at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro, the Greensboro Historical Museum, Blandwood Mansion, and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts. She holds a BS in Middle Grades Education, and was a teacher for the Guilford County Schools from 1993 to 1999.

The program was held at the MARC, located in the historic Wentworth courthouse, 1068 N.C. Highway 65 in Wentworth.

Cone Health earns Comprehensive Stroke Certification The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital has been named a comprehensive stroke center. Only about 2 percent of U.S. hospitals share this designation. The Joint Commission awards the certification recognizing hospitals that are capable of treating the most complex stroke cases.

“We treat nearly 1,300 people every year for stroke, making us one of the busiest centers in the state. It is important that we provide our patients with the highest levels of technology and quality care available,” says Pramod Sethi, MD, system medical director of inpatient neurology at Cone Health. “This designation is a result of the strong commitment Cone Health has made to treating stroke patients across the Piedmont Triad.”

To be eligible for the comprehensive stroke certification, hospitals must surpass the rigorous requirements of a primary stroke center. These additional requirements include advanced imaging, 24/7 availability of specialized treatments and training staff to care for complex stroke patients.

“By achieving this advanced certification, Moses Cone Hospital has thoroughly demonstrated the greatest level of commitment to the care of its patients with a complex stroke condition,” says Mark R.

Chassin, MD, president and CEO, The Joint Commission.

“Certification is voluntary and The Joint Commission commends Moses Cone Hospital for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate the standard of its care for the community it serves.”

The Stroke Center at Moses Cone Hospital is the hub for Cone Health’s stroke program that includes Annie Penn Hospital, Alamance Regional Medical Center, MedCenter High Point, and Wesley Long Hospital. This coordinated program provides neurologists around the clock to Cone Health emergency departments. This allows patients to be quickly evaluated and treated in their local hospital or transferred to Moses Cone Hospital if more advanced treatment is needed.

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States, according to the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association.

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April 26th (Every 4th Thurs. of the month -Sign up is required) • Bible study –Wed. 10:00 a.m.

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FITNESS: • Cardio/Weights Class – Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 a.m. – similar to Silver Sneakers but more cardio oriented. Participants work at their own pace.

• Pickleball Monday & Friday at 10a.m. Wed.10:45am– the hottest new game around.

• Fitness Center- Free for 55 + years of age – hours Mon.Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5. p.m.

• Reidsville Kickers Line Dance Group – Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

• Carolina Girls Line Dance Group – Mondays at 10:15 a.m.

• Yoga – Wednesday 10:00 a.m..

– No charge • Bowling league –Monday 1:00p.m. at Reidsville Bowling Center • Volleyball –Thursday -3:00 p.m.

Educational/Informative • SHIIP counseling for Medicare beneficiaries- by appointment only. Please call June at 336-349-1088.

Special Events: • Rockingham County Senior Games -April 17th -May 19th • Senior Bingo -April 19th at 1:00 p.m.

• Easter egg drawing. Stop at the front desk & draw an egg to win chocolate and prizes. Limited one drawing per person. Event begins on Easter Monday, April 2nd at 8:30 am and ends at 4:30pm.

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Roaming Around Reidsville

By Angela G. Stadler Public Information Officer City of Reidsville

The downtown has been called the “front porch” of a vibrant, thriving community. In Reidsville, we are blessed to have a wonderful downtown area with an eclectic mix of retail businesses and restaurants.

Businesses come and go, but we have been lucky to have some long-term merchants in our downtown, along with several new “up and coming” businesses.

Like many cities and towns across the state and nation, we have wrestled with the best way to provide parking in these downtown areas. Do you limit the amount of time vehicles are allowed to park in downtown parking spaces? Or do you lift the restrictions so that people can have the time to shop and eat for as long as they want?

Let’s face it! In small towns, we have become a little spoiled. We expect to be able to park right in front of whatever shop or restaurant we are visiting. When we can’t, it is immediately a problem of we don’t have enough downtown parking!

Yet downtown Reidsville has some 974 parking spaces, private and public. Again, it may be that the parking is just not available where we want it to be!

“Downtown Reidsville does

not have a parking problem – we have plenty of spaces,” says Reidsville Downtown Corporation President Eric Smith. “We need to make sure we are educating our visitors and directing them to the existing public parking areas. We have taken a huge step towards that goal by putting up more directional signage pointing to the larger free parking lots. Also, we want to enhance the pedestrianfriendly aspects of the downtown so that people will actually be encouraged to walk a few blocks rather than feeling like they have to park in front of each shop they visit.”

A complaint of government is that it is always slow to respond to situations. While not always very popular, a slow, steady process works well for government because then we are able to carefully weigh the situation, look at various scenarios and work out what we hope will be the best solution for all (or at best the least painful!) all while giving everyone the chance to respond on a particular issue.

Complaints about the lack of parking in downtown Reidsville prompted the Reidsville City Council to get the opinion of the Reidsville Downtown Corporation (RDC) Board of Directors on parking enforcement in the area. The board tabled any decisions until

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Unfortunately, the electronic survey taken of downtown merchants and business owners drew very few responses. Only seven replies came back, and they were a mixed bag: one wanted twohour enforcement; five said no enforcement; and one said “other” as long as the enforcement was consistent. The RDC Board was split on its vote as well, and the issue went back to Council.

At its March 20th meeting, the Reidsville City Council voted to change the City’s Ordinance involving downtown parking. The Council voted to eliminate time limits on parking, but other parking violations can still be ticketed. The reasoning was based on information staff shared at the recent Council Retreat. Roger Brooks, a renowned international expert on downtown revitalization, has an interesting take on downtown parking situations. Staff noted that Roger Brooks has several items of mention, including: • Some of the heaviest shopping districts have the fewest parking spaces per square foot of retail space.

• Usually communities have two-hour parking to discourage employees from parking there… but you punish your customers.

• Any pedestrian friendly or popular downtown, the average person will spend four hours.

• Two-hour parking dramatically reduces spending & repeat visits.

• Downtown should have fourhour (or free) parking.

• Two-hour parking is fine, as long as you point to where there is longer term parking.

• Let’s be blunt: two-hour parking is a good way to kill a downtown.

So, the Council is going to test these theories and see how it works out. Of course, businesses should also do their part.

An age-old problem has been employees parking in front of the shops or in front of adjacent shops. One solution to that is for business owners to follow the lead of downtown businesses like Café 99 and Reidsville Area Foundation. They have made inviting entranceways into their businesses from the back. While this is not possible for every business, such updates to downtown buildings would definitely be aesthetically pleasing (and may be eligible for façade improvement monies from the Municipal Service District tax that funds downtown grants).

As mentioned earlier, the City has put up additional signage in the past year to highlight where parking is available for both visitors and residents alike. The newest addition to the downtown parking landscape is the lot at the corner of Morehead Street

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 the Federal Highway Administration, as well as the Millennium Challenge Corporation, a division of the U.S. Dept. of State. He also worked two years for the Big Four accounting firm, KPMG, where he specialized in corporate taxation.

He earned his Juris Doctor in 2010 from Elon University School of Law; MBA in 2004 from East Carolina University; and his B.S. in Accounting in 2001 from Methodist University, where he was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa. He was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 2010.

Morris is married to Lindsay Barham Morris, a native of Stoneville. They have two daughters, Lucy and Millie.

Teen Leadership Council formed The Rockingham County Teen Leadership Council is a new initiative sponsored by Rockingham County Government, wherein Leadership Council members will serve as a liaison between the youth of Rockingham County and their County Government.

This is a service-oriented organization that requires monthly meetings as as well as participation in programs throughout the school year. Interested applicants are encouraged to read the Leadership Council's bylaws and attend a County Commissioner meeting to see what being a part of a governing team is like firsthand.

Students entering grades 9-12 for the 2018-2019 school year who attend a public, private, or home school within Rockingham County are eligible to apply.

The deadline for applications is May 30, 2018. Membership selection will be made before July 20, 2018, at which time all applicants will receive a letter of status. Membership in the Rockingham County Teen Leadership Council is expected to be very competitive, and those not selected are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years.

Webster named Assistant Fire Marshal The Rockingham County Fire Marshal’s Office is pleased to announce that Angela “Angie” Lewis Webster has accepted a position as an Assistant Fire Marshal for Rockingham County. Webster is currently employed with the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office and serves as a detective. Webster Webster also has an extensive fire service background with Guilford County Fire District 13, Guilford County Fire Marshal’s Office and the City of Greensboro Fire Department.

In addition to her law enforcement certifications, Webster has an Associate’s Degree in Emergency Preparedness Technology, is a North Carolina Certified Firefighter, Fire Service Instructor, Fire/Life Safety Instructor, Fire Investigator Technician as well as holding many other qualifications. While at Greensboro Fire Department, Webster received the Medal of Valor in 2005, Award of Commendation in 2006, Life Saving Award in 2010, and Technical Rescue Award in 2011 and 2013 and the Veterans of Foreign War Law Enforcement Award in 2016.

Webster comes from a fire service family. Her father, Craig Lewis, is a retired Captain/Chief Fire Investigator with the Greensboro Fire Department, who continues to work in the private fire investigations field.

Fire Marshal Robert Cardwell stated, “We are excited to have Angie join the Fire Marshal’s Office as one of our sworn law enforcement staff members.

Through her law enforcement certification, she will continue the joint efforts with Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page and his office in combating the crime of arson. Her knowledge, experience, training and skills will be a tremendous asset in our daily operations which include inspections, investigations, Fire/Life Safety programs and Emergency Management responsibilities.”

Webster is a 1996 graduate of Southeast Guilford High School and currently resides in Reidsville.

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Continued from Previous Page and Martin Luther King Drive, but public parking lots are also available on Morehead, Main, Market, Gilmer and Settle. And yes, you might have to walk a little ways, but it helps with any residual guilt from eating a big meal at one of the downtown restaurants like 24 Blackbirds, Café 99, Carolina Café, Celtic Fringe, Downtown Dog House or Sophisticated Soul or a delicious treat from Simply Sweet!

Of course, you can also “walk off” a decadent cappuccino from one of the newest additions to the downtown, Sip Coffeehouse.

I don’t know about you but a great date night would be at one of these restaurants that stays open in the evening and then you can either listen to the live entertainment where offered or take in a movie at the historic Rockingham Theatre. The downtown also offers two event centers – the new Beau La Vie venue has joined the Reidsville Event Center as a great place to throw a party. Lucky City Brewing Co-Op will begin renovations of its building on Gilmer Street in the near future as well.

That is what is so great about downtown Reidsville – the unique mix of services provided by the local businesses. On our City’s “main street” you can get meal, get your hair cut, and spend the day shopping for new or used merchandise from clothing to jewelry to mattresses and furniture. If you are more into antiques or collectibles, those are available too. Or you can get a good book from the local bookstore or from the Reidsville Public Library. Need a health checkup? Consider doing yoga?

Want something welded?

Looking for a musical instrument? How about a shoe repaired? Downtown Reidsville has a little bit of everything!

If you are interested in finding a space in downtown Reidsville to set up shop, contact the City’s Economic Development Director Jeff Garstka at 336-347-2307, jgarstka@reidsvillenc.gov or Main Street Manager Missy Matthews at 336-349-1111, mmatthews@reidsvillenc.gov.

In other news around Reidsville:

Lake Reidsville Trails Ribbon Cutting.

On Thursday, April 12, residents are encouraged to come out to Lake Reidsville for the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Lake Reidsville Trails. The ribbon cutting will be held at 12 noon at the lake located at 630 Water Works Road.

Hot dogs will be provided. Also, it will be an opportunity for citizens to comment on plans for approximately 40 acres of land adjacent to Lake Reidsville. City staff, assisted by the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA), is working on creating a Murray Point Master Plan for this prop-

erty, which was a generous donation by the Murray family. Later in the month, on April 22, you can hike and bike the area’s newest hiking and biking trail!

Meet out at Lake Reidsville at 2 p.m. across from the soccer trail.

For more information about either of these events, call Reidsville Parks & Recreation Superintendent Fred Thompson at 336-349-1091.

Other Events at Parks & Rec Facilities in April!

The Reidsville Parks & Recreation facilities will be hosting several events and activities in April.

• April 5 at 10 a.m. – Presentation on the Countywide Sales Tax Initiative at RCARE, 201 North Washington Avenue • April 7 at sunrise – Crappie Fishing Tournament at Lake Reidsville, 630 Water Works Road • April 18 from 4-6 p.m. – Career Readiness Expo at the Reidsville Teen Center, 506 Sprinkle Street Decrease in Lake Pass Fees for Outside-City Senior Citizens.

Beginning last month, senior citizens living outside the Reidsville City limits began seeing a reduction in Lake Pass costs for Lake Reidsville and Lake Hunt. At its recent Retreat, Reidsville City Council lowered the outside-City rates for senior citizens from $95.00 to $65.00 per lake. All other lake fees approved in February of 2017 remain the same.

Farmers Market gearing up to open in May. The first Saturday in May (May 5th) the local Farmers Market returns to Market Square in downtown Reidsville. The 2017 season saw a banner year for the Market Square market, which was up to 18 vendors, along with several one-time participants. Don’t forget! SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and WIC (Women, Infants & Children) programs participate at the Farmer’s Market, which accepts SNAP/EBT along with credit and debit cards. The Market is held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. or when the merchandise runs out! And as the weather gets warmer, exercise enthusiasts can visit Market Square starting the first week of May for the free Zumba classes.

Starting at 6 p.m., the hour-long classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays through September, weather permitting.

SKAT TRANSPORTATION continues to roll throughout the Rockingham County Community. Prices consist of $1.00 per trip, $10 and $20 Monthly passes also a $35 all you can ride monthly pass.

They’re Saving You a Spot on the Team Reidsville has a long history and tradition of producing a winning strategy as they lead North Carolina with the most high school football state titles ever; earning them the nickname “Football Capital of North Carolina”. However, Reidsville is more than that, it’s a city deeply rooted in togetherness, a captivating community that has mastered the art of being champions both on and off the field.

For 2018, their focus is on creating a game winning strategy to recruit new players (residents) to the team with a campaign that will definitely motivate you to consider this up and coming city.

“Reidsville is on the move, we are “Rising Up” and making our community stronger, better and more unified than ever before”, exclaimed Reidsville Mayor, Jay Donecker.

At a time when it seems most are flocking to bigger cities, Reidsville is thriving on motivating future residents to “Live Simply.Think Big” while solidifying a common bond to “Rise Up” and build a Community of Champions, which they have appropriately named Team Reidsville.

The “Rise Up Reidsville” campaign officially launched on March 1 with the introduction of the City’s new website: RiseUpReidsville.com and new community focused social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram: @TeamReidsville The City of Reidsville will also be announcing several new initiatives to support the cam-

Team Reidsville paign and “sweeten the deal” for new residents. These initiatives include the “Adopt-a-Home” revitalization program and “Reside in Reidsville” welcome program. There are improvements happening all over the city including playground upgrades at several neighborhood parks, the addition of more outdoor recreational activities at Lake Reidsville, multiple trail expansions, and a slew of new business opportunities in the downtown corridor.

So what’s their pitch?

Team Reidsville is looking for players (residents) that: Have the desire to simplify their lives: less traffic, less confinement, with more opportunities to grow and fulfill your dreams Embrace art, culture and the creative spirit Want to connect to a resilient community in support of something big Actively seek outdoor adventure Aspire to raise and care for a family in a safe and friendly atmosphere Team Reidsville is made up

of residents, businesses and community leaders truly working together toward a common goal; to make Reidsville the best city it can be.

Consider being part of the team and exploring all the opportunities Reidsville offers.

Located in an ideal location, just outside of Greensboro and minutes from the Virginia line, Reidsville offers convenience, affordable housing, business opportunities, growth, and a great place to live at any age.

Reidsville invites you to come visit; get to know the community and spend a day in North Carolina’s “Football Capital” where you just might see an end zone dance or two…

“RISE UP” is a well known chant in football. It empowers, it motivates, it gets a team pumped up! It also helps to solidify a common bond among all the players. That's what it means for the residents, businesses, and community leaders of Reidsville.

A commitment to a common goal; a commitment to Reidsville.

Walk MS Unites Communities to Create A World Free of Multiple Sclerosis An estimated 300 people are expected to raise more than $21,000 at Walk MS: Reidsville on April 7, 2018 at The Penn House. Walk MS is an opportunity for people to come together with friends, loved ones and coworkers to fundraise, connect and advocate for people affected

by MS. Each dollar raised is one step closer to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s goal – a world free of MS. Since its inception in 1988, Walk MS has cumulatively raised more than $1 billion.

“Walk MS is all about community – people coming together to raise money and show support for loved ones, colleagues and friends,” said Cyndi Zagieboylo, President and CEO of the National MS Society. “Funds raised have a direct impact in this community, for example – our MS Navigator program. MS Navigators are highly-skilled, compassionate professionals available to connect each person affected by MS to the resources and information they need to live their best lives.”

WHEN: April 7, 2018/ 8:30 a.m. check in, 10:00 a.m. walk starts WHERE: The Penn House 230 W. Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC 27320 Why Walk MS? Walk MS helps fuel groundbreaking MS research and provide life-changing services to those affected by MS through creating a supportive community of friends, families and loved ones who fundraise and connect.

REGISTER: To find a walk near you, to participate or to volunteer, visit walkMS.org, call 855372-1331 or email fundraisingsupport@nmss.org.

Multiple sclerosis attacks the brain and spinal cord, and it is the most common neurological disease leading to disability in young adults. The National MS Society is a gathering place for people with MS, their family and loved ones, healthcare providers, volunteers, donors, fundraisers, advocates, community leaders and all those that seek a world free of MS. Sanofi Genzyme is the premier national sponsor of Walk

Hundreds Expected at Walk MS: Reidsville on April 7, 2018 Benefiting National MS Society

MS. Biogen, Genentech and Novartis are national sponsors of Walk MS. Local sponsor is Modern Automotive.

About Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body.

Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are leading to better understanding and moving us closer to a world free of MS. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with at least two to three times more women than men being diagnosed with the disease. MS affects more than 2.3 million worldwide.

For more information about multiple sclerosis and the National MS Society go to nationalMSsociety.org or call 800-344-4867.

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Reidsville & Wentworth Reidsville Council unanimously approves 3% increase in utility rates Reidsville residents will see a 3% increase in their utility bill effective July 1, 2018.

The Reidsville City Council voted unanimously at this year’s Annual Budget Retreat in January to implement the increase. About 70% of the City’s water users will see their monthly bill go up an average of $1.13 per month, explained Finance Director Chris Phillips.

The last time the City increased its rates was a 10% increase in 2016.

Staff cautioned the City Council about the need to stay

ahead of rising operating costs of the City’s utility system and the continuing need to re-invest in infrastructure. In the past, citizens have complained about water discoloration, but the City has made positive strides in recent years to make improvements in water quality. Residents have also indicated to staff that they would rather receive small, incremental increases rather than be hit with large rate increases.

“I believe our residents realize that expenses go up,” said Mayor Jay Donecker. “If it is a reasonable amount, I think they

will understand that a 3% increase is necessary to maintain our infrastructure.”

For years, the City outsourced its Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment operations. In 2014, the City took back oversight of those plants.

The City has also issued debt of more than $27 million to make plant and infrastructure improvements.

The University of North Carolina School of Government’s Environmental Finance Center recommends that municipalities optimally should

be charging consumers 120% of operating expenses. That allows the fees to cover the actual cost of operations, plus 20% for capital improvements and debt service.

Preliminary budget numbers for fiscal year 2018-2019 show that a 3% increase will bring the City’s operating margin to 1.09%, which is still below the industry standard of 1.20%.

Even with this increase, Reidsville’s utility rate will be moderate compared to many other communities.

City of Reidsville Seeks Public Input for Trails and Park Expansion Due to the generosity of the Murray family, the City of Reidsville has approximately 40 acres of land adjacent to Lake Reidsville that can be used for a variety of outdoor recreational purposes.

The City is seeking public comment on those potential recreational uses, including trails and camping, at several community open forum meetings. Three meetings have been scheduled, the first on Thursday, March 29, from 5-7 p.m. beneath Shelter #5 at Lake Reidsville, located at 630 Water Works Road.

“The City of Reidsville is extremely fortunate to have this

wonderful donation from the Murray family,” said Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker. “This additional acreage at Lake Reidsville helps further our vision of Reidsville as a livable community. We cannot thank the Murray family enough for this unique gift that will be a legacy that all of our citizens and visitors can enjoy.”

The land use planning process, which will determine how the property will be developed and managed for public use, is being led by the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) as part of Pathways 2.0. This initiative is made possible by the Reidsville Area Foundation and

DRBA municipal members and was put in place to develop outdoor recreation across Rockingham County.

“Lake Reidsville is a source of drinking water, and because of that, it receives a lot of care and attention,” explained Jenny Edwards, Program Manager for the Dan River Basin Association.

“Already a trail system has begun along the shore, and this generous property donation will help expand that trail system and include other amenities for the public to enjoy this beautiful lake.”

In addition to the March 29th forum, public comment will

be taken on April 12 beginning at noon during the ribbon cutting of the trails at Lake Reidsville, 630 Water Works Road. The final meeting will be May 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Reidsville Recreation Center at 201 N. Washington Avenue.

For more information about Murray’s Point, contact Fred Thompson, Parks & Recreation Superintendent, City of Reidsville, (336) 349-1091.

The Dan River Basin Association is a 501(c)(3) with a mission to preserve and promote the natural and cultural resources of the Dan River Region.

Goodwill Career Center is Reidsville Chamber “Business of the Month” Triad Goodwill’s Reidsville Career Center has been named “Business of the Month” by the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce for March 2018.

Generous donors and savvy shoppers know about Goodwill’s stores and donation centers, but many people don’t realize what is done with the money earned in

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those stores. In fact, 85 cents of every dollar earned by the nonprofit helps provide free career services like resume assistance, job search tools and career fairs for the unemployed and underemployed in your community.

Goodwill also offers low-cost skills training identified by local businesses as crucial for their staffing requirements.

Triad Goodwill partners with more than 1,000 employers, community colleges, government agencies and other organizations in their five-county service area in order to fulfill this workforce development mission. To find out more, you can visit the Reidsville

Misty Holback, of LuLaRoe, Simply Comfortable held her official ribbon cutting at the open house for the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce on March 22nd. Misty will be happy to talk to you about her line of women’s clothing as well as her fundraiser, birthday parties and personal shopping features.

Be sure to call her at 336-520-9722.

Career Center Monday through Friday at 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320 or call them at 336-637-1010.

For the latest news on employment opportunities in the area, visit ilovegoodwill.org and follow Triad Goodwill on Facebook.com/TriadGoodwill (subscribe to Events), @TriadGoodwill, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. About Triad Goodwill: Triad Goodwill (Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc.), a 501(c)(3) non-profit leader, promotes the value of work by providing career development services, skills training and work opportunities for people with employment needs. In the past year, Triad Goodwill served 15,160 people in the community and helped place 3,312 workers in competitive employment with more than 700 employers. 85¢ of every dollar earned in Triad Goodwill stores supports their mission.

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Reidsville makes Top 100 Safest Cities for second year in a row The City of Reidsville has made the “Safest Cities in North Carolina” list for 2018 compiled by a national home security professionals’ trade association.

The National Council for Home Safety and Security ranked Reidsville 51st on its list. The top two safest cities were Pinehurst and Elon, respectively.

In 2017, the City took the 81st spot on LendEDU’s Top 100 Safest Cities in North Carolina while Safe Wise named Reidsville the 98th safest city in the State in an earlier survey last year.

The National Council reviews the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report statistics along with its own population data and internal research. No cities under 10,000 in population or those that failed to submit a complete crime report to the FBI were included. Remaining cities were ranked based on the number of reported violent crimes, including aggravated assault, murder, rape and robbery, and property crimes per 1,000 people.

“This just goes to prove what we have known all along, that Reidsville is a safe place to live and work,” said Mayor Jay Donecker. “And now, others are noticing that we are a safe community.”

The Mayor credits the proactive strategies being employed by the Reidsville Police Department, including its efforts to not only be more visible in the community but also to reach out to foster citizen awareness. Yet he noted the need for continued collaboration between residents and officers.

“We can’t just leave it up to our police force to make us safe,” Mayor Donecker stated.

“All of us must work together, staying aware and informed, so that we can ensure Reidsville continues to be a safe community in which to live and raise a family.”

According to Reidsville Police Chief Robert Hassell, the City saw a 17% decrease in violent crime and a 6% decrease in property crime in 2017 compared to the previous year. He credits this decrease to improved community and police efforts, a variety of policing programs, and increased awareness by residents, who are willing to get involved.

“Together we are making a difference in our City,” Chief Hassell said.

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Reidsville & Wentworth Travis announces re-election Campaign To the citizens of Rockingham division has saved Rockingham County: County taxpayers more than It has been my honor to $1,000,000. This program has serve you for the last eight years been very successful. as a conservative Republican We also helped create the county commissioner. I am seek- inmate litter program that cleans ing reelection in 2018 and I'm up our county roads at no asking for your support and your expense to the taxpayer. This vote. program cleaned up over 200 In the last eight years we’ve miles of county roads last year. accomplished a lot together for There is still much work to be Rockingham County and its citidone to improve our great counzens. ty. I want to see that our tax rate The tax rate has not gone up remains low with no tax increasduring the last eight years. It has es. I want to make sure that your gone down twice tax dollars are spent since 2010 and has responsibly and in otherwise been held good faith. I want to flat with a balanced continue the County budget. progress that we’ve We’ve eliminated made in increasing wasteful spending in the training and the county and equipment for our implemented more sheriff's department accountability in and emergency Travis every department. responders.

We’ve restructured I am seeking reelecthe county's Economic tion as your county commissionDevelopment department and er and I am asking for your refocused its efforts. Our ecoprayers and your support. Please nomic development department vote for Craig Travis as County has had great success with bring- Commissioner in the May 8, ing Ruger here and various other 2018 Republican Primary. new businesses that’s helped I will also need your financial increase the county's tax base in support in order to run an effeca difficult environment. tive campaign. Please consider We created the fraud invessending a donation made out to: tigator positions in Social Citizens to Elect Craig Travis, Services. This position investi1285 Harrison Crossroad Loop, gates food stamp fraud, Social Reidsville, NC 27320 Security fraud and disability Craig Travis fraud. In the last two years this

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Madison / Mayodan & Stoneville Community Day at the Park!

May 19th 11am -2pm.

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The community came out to support the Grand-Reopening and ribbon cutting of Magnolias of Madison, LLC. This Bridal and special occasion shop is owned by Allison Warren Drake and offers prom, special occasion attire and gifts as well as everything for your bridal needs. The new location is at 101 W. Academy Street, Madison. Call 336-949-9403 for more information.

Allison and husband Dr. Cody Drake, invite you to come stroll through the beautiful old home that now houses Allison’s dream.

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Soul’s Harbour wants to thank the sponsors for making this event possible and they encourage the community to support our local businesses of Rockingham County!

If you don’t want to wait for Community Day, Soul’s Harbour invites you to 201 S. Ayersville Rd in Mayodan NC to their services. Sunday 11am & 6pm and Wednesday nights at 7pm.

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Madison / Mayodan / Stoneville 7th Annual Pig Cookin’ Contest slated at Spencer-Penn Centre Spencer Penn Centre announces its 7th Annual Pig Cookin’ Contest on April 14th; 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. FREE admission!

For the past six years, 1,400 to 1,700 guests have come to enjoy the day in Spencer, Virginia. Competitors will follow the rules of the North Carolina Pork Association.

Trophies, cash and points, which will transfer to the NC State competition, will be awarded to the top three placements.

Competitors will be introduced at Music Night, April 13th and then at 9:00 p.m. they will retreat to their tents and begin preparing their porkers.

Up until that time, competitors will be able to meet and talk to the public. They love to talk about cooking pork, but don’t expect any of their cooking secrets! Sandwiches and plates will be available for purchase to eat-in or take-out, as well as one pound BBQ tubs for take-out, after judging.

Attractions include: Civil War and Revolutionary Encampments; Craft Fair; BARNIVAL: Children’s Festival on the ballfield; ride the Pig Train; $2/child; Photography Exhibit; Pig Pattie Bingo (Raffle tickets are available up until 1:00 p.m.); Silent Auction; Cruise In; and Live Music Schedule for the day: 9:00 a.m.: Pig Bike Ride departs; 3 routes; pre-register for $20 (deadline April 1st), register after April 1st for $25 11:00 a.m.: Awards ceremony; food sales begin; Craft and Vendor Fair, Cruise-In, BARNIVAL (Children’s games and Pig Train ) and attractions begin 12:15-1:15: Spencer Penn’s Open Mic Band will play 1:30-3:30 p.m.: Too Young Too Old will perform, along with the Old Dominion Cloggers 3:15 p.m.: Silent Auction ends 3:30 p.m.: Pig Pattie Bingo begins Spencer-Penn Centre was founded in 2004 when the former school closed. On the Historic Register, Spencer-Penn is now serving the area as an education and special events center providing classes for adults and children in areas of physical health, arts, crafts, safety and a community library. As a venue for events, two large rooms and six smaller spaces have been beautifully restored to preserve the character and integrity of a historical building, but providing modern amenities needed for today’s renters.

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Scott addresses Madison Human Relations Commission The Madison Human Relations Commission had a special presentation during Black History Month. Rockingham County Public Information Officer Mable Scott was invited to talk on Feb. 27th about Black History.

"We should love, nurture and appreciate history, for it affects our past, our present, and our future," Scott said. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said: "We are not makers of history.

We are made by history."

Marcus Garvey explained: "A people without the knowledege of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots."

The Madison Human Relations Commission meeting, led by Chairman David Stewart, met at Madison Town Hall.

Stewart told the group that Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler is a very valuable resource since Metzler serves on the North Carolina Human Relations Commission. Stewart was proud of Metzler's appointment to this state commission and looks forward to interacting with him.

According to its' website: "The North Carolina Human Relations Commission provides services and programs aimed at improving relationships among all citizens of the state, while seeking to ensure equal opportunities in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, recreation, education, justice and governmental services." In addition, "The commission supports and works with 57 local autonomous commissions

throughout the state of North Carolina."

During her Black History presentation to the Madison Human Relations Commission, Scott talked about why history is relevant to current events and how her love for history had been instilled by family, church, school, and community.

Growing up in Memphis, she regularly saw how historic figures related to their local community roots and helped to motivate a sense of excellence and accomplishment. She shared poetry from famous Black artists, plus her own creative poems to illustrate significant contributions made by Black Americans.

As teenagers, Scott said she and her peers heard stories about history makers full of determination and achievement who were alumni of her historic Booker T. Washington High School. Some of those famous figures included: R&B Band, The Bar-Kays;

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Youngsters were inspired to work hard academically and to model the lives of many role models who had developed into major American heroes and sheroes, despite obstacles.

Additional famous leaders from Memphis included W.C. Handy, Isaac Hayes, B.B. King, Bishop G.E. Patterson, and Otis Redding.

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RCC hosts IDD Events

McMichael High School Technology Student Association (TSA) students attended the TSA Western Region Conference, held at Appalachian State University, on February 23. Students did well and hopefully will continue to place highly at the State Conference this April.

COMPETITION RESULTS: 3D Animation: 3rd Place - Rey Maldonado Technology Problem Solving: 3rd Place - Jared Pruitt & Kennedy Brandel Engineered Dragster Design: 1st Place - Antoine Lambert Engineered Dragster Design: 2nd Place - Jared Pruitt, Brianna Lester, Connor Hall Computer Aided Design 3D, Engineering: 2nd Place - Cole Hopkins Children’s Stories: 2nd Place - Howard Harrell, Dawson Smith Architectural Design: 2nd Place - Etienne Lambert Vex Robotics: 1st Place Alliance #1: Franco Neal, Jacob Reynolds, David Roberts, Gabe Johnson, Zach Knight, Cole Hopkins, Etienne Lambert Vex Robotics: 1st Place Alliance #2: Michael Mungaray, Kennedy Brandel, Khalil Ngom, CJ Yarber

Letter to the Editor To the Editor, Wally White, a Rockingham County native, enters the race for the NC House of Representatives in the 65th District. He is eager to serve the community that his parents, Gray and Judy White, joined 51 years ago when they opened their dry cleaners in Leaksville.

Wally said, “They taught me that earning people’s trust comes from putting in the work and showing actions over saying words.”

Two years ago, after 25 years in the television and film industry, Wally returned home to help his mother through a lung transplant. When she was turned down by multiple hospitals, Wally made the decision to stay and manage her caregiving in the home. During that time, he was uplifted by the people of this community and remains so grateful for everyone’s love and support.

“Working for Everyone!” is his campaign slogan. It is also the reason he’s running. It will be written in purple on all his

advertising because it is his intent to work across the aisle, mixing the blue and red party members together so that our citizens are getting the very best results on every issue. Wally believes that by supporting the county’s education system and economic development efforts, we will continue to see this community thrive and grow. He and his brother co-own a commercial rental management company in Eden. Wally also completed a ministerial training program and was ordained March 18th.

“I’ve worked in environments where the guy living check to check worked side by side with someone extremely wealthy. I’ve worked with people from different backgrounds, ethnic makeups, and life perspectives. We’ve joined together and created projects I’ve been proud to be part of,” Wally said.

“It’s what I want to do in the NC House, because I know it works, and the citizens of this amazing community deserve it.”

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Congratulations to Renee Gibbs, Math Teacher at Rockingham County High School, for being named RCS' Secondary Math Teacher of the Year. This award is sponsored by the The NC Council of Teachers of Mathematics and The NC Department of Public Instruction. Congratulations, Ms. Gibbs!

IDD Population Issues Seminar Rockingham Community College’s Career College program and Mount Jubilee Ministries of Reidsville will host an event on April 10 to provide information to the community about resources that are available to teenagers and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“Emerging Issues Facing Our Teen and Adult IDD Population – a Touch Point Seminar” will be held in the RCC Auditorium on Tuesday, April 10 – 7-8:30PM. This a free event and is open to the public.

Register by April 8 using the following website address: MountJubileeMinistries@gmail.com.

A variety of speakers will be present to share information on guardianship, estate planning and advanced directives, and adult programs and services.

Mount Jubilee Ministries was established in 2005 in response to a defined interest to provide a residential summer camp for youth with special needs.

The Career College program at RCC is a one-semester certificate program that provides a foundation for entering a career or for taking additional classes for continued learning. Students enjoy hands-on study of a specific career skill, and they further develop reading, math, and computer skills.

For more information please call 336-342-4261, ext. 2121 0r 2010.

Help for Stuttering as close as Your Library Thanks to generous donors, the Stuttering Foundation has donated books and DVDs to libraries across the country, including the Rockingham County Public Libraries.

Stuttering Foundation books are directed to parents of children who stutter, adults who stutter, speech pathologists, pediatricians, family physicians, nurses, health care professionals, hospitals, schools, clinics, day-care centers, and all those concerned with the problem of stuttering. The DVDs feature some of the world's leading therapists with children who stutter. Since the original publication, Foundation materials have reached millions of individuals worldwide.

More than three million Americans stutter, yet stuttering remains misunderstood by most people," said Jane Fraser, president of The Stuttering Foundation. "Myths such as believing people who stutter are less intelligent or suffer from psychological problems still persist despite research refuting these erroneous beliefs."

Sixteen books and DVDs produced by the 70-year-old nonprofit Stuttering Foundation are available free to any public library. The Foundation has provided free materials that are available to over 20,000 public libraries nationwide. A library that will shelve them can e-mail info@stutteringhelp.org.

Oregon Hill Fire District earns New Rating North Carolina Insurance Commissioner/State Fire Marshal Mike Causey has announced that the Oregon Hill Fire Districts completed their routine inspection and has received a Fire Insurance Protection Class rating of a 5/9E effective June 1, 2018. Oregon Hill Fire District area was previously rated as a protection class 5/9S with the 5 rating only applying to properties within 1000 feet of a fire hydrant. This new rating will include the entire district with the exception of properties past 5 miles from the fire station. This area will remain a protection class 9E. The inspection, conducted by officials with the Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM), is required on a regular basis as part of the North Carolina Response Rating System (NCRRS). Among other things, the routine inspections look for proper staffing levels, sufficient equipment, and proper maintenance of equipment, communications capabilities and availability of a water source.

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Madison / Mayodan / Stoneville 1st Annual MADISON MUSIC FEST in April The Town of Madison will hold their “1st Annual MADISON MUSIC FEST” on Saturday, April 28th. The event starts at 10:00am and will run til 8:00pm. The streets will be alive with Artists, Crafters, Civic Groups, Food Vendors, a Beer Garden, Car Show and a venue of great music. Bring your lawn chair and listen to The Hard Times Band, Against the Night, The Impacts, Freeway Drive, BADD Madison, Hubert Lawson & The Country Blue Grass Boys and The Chill Tones.

Music from all genres for a day of great listening and some dancing in the streets! A list of performances and their times will be listed on the Town of Madison website: www.townofmadison.org.

There are still some spaces available for Artists, Crafters and Civic Groups. For more information…visit the Town of Madison website. Vendor Forms are also available at Madison Dry Goods, Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Office or online at the Town of Madison website to download. A special discount is available for Vendors that register for both the Madison Music Fest (April 28th) and the Bicentennial Celebration (September 22). For more information, please contact Penny Jones (336)3483408, Mavis Dillon (336)552-1141 or Kathy Miller (336)402-5623.

Madison Merchants Guild and the Town of Madison invite you to be a part of this event and to visit our Town. We are celebrating our Bicentennial or “200th Birthday” this entire year.

Check out events for “2018”.

Events at Madison-Mayodan Public Library: Open to the public • Monthly Genealogy Soirée 2018: 2 pm – 4 pm April 17, Tuesday: Research Guide: Finding Your Immigrant Ancestors on Ancestry.com (Forms to track research will be available). Student package will be available and a Calendar of Class Dates will be included These classes are usually held in the Linda C. Vernon Genealogy Room. Students will be notified of any changes. All programs have Handouts available. For more information call: 336-5486553/e-mail: genealogy@rcpl.org • Computer Classes – Every Wednesday: 9 am – 10:30 *Free to the Public ➢ Week 1: Introduction to Computers ➢ Week 2: Introduction to Hardware ➢ Week 3: Introduction to Software ➢ Week 4: Introduction to Browsers and Search Engines For More Information Contact Madison-Mayodan Public Library: 336-548-6553 • Children’s Programing – Every Wednesday April Programs: ➢ Preschool Storytime: Focus – All About Love in the Library (Stories, Games, Crafts Songs, and More…) 10:30 am ➢ Baby Times Storytime: 11:15 – 11:30 Newborns and Toddlers Welcome ➢ Teen Library Council: Meets – Wednesdays - April 11th: Crafts and discussions ➢ Lego Club – Wednesday, April 18th: 4 pm Join us for some building fun! For those who are in K – 5. ➢ Kids Program - April 25th:

4 pm Crafternoon (Get Crafty with perler beads, making buttons, black out poetry, and more…)

Photo Contest Winners will be announced, prizes given and photos displayed • Rock n’ Roll Jammin’ Movies @ the Library – Thursday, April 5th: 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Popcorn & Beverages Provided. To be shown in the McMichael Community Room • PJ Storytime with The Music Smiths– Monday, April 9th: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Music, Storytelling and featuring a Ventriloquist act. To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Librarian Adventure Movies @ the Library – Thursday, April 12th: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm.

Popcorn & Beverages Provided.

To be shown in the McMichael Community Room • “The Beatles” Bingo Fun @ the Library– Friday, April 13th: 4 pm - 5 pm . To be held in the McMichael Community Room Prizes given to winners…

• Girl Scout Meetings – Saturdays, April 14th and April 21st: 1 pm – 3 pm. To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Warrior Cats Club – Saturday, April 14th: 1:00 pm 3:00 pm . Games, Trivia Fun, Crafts, and Book Discussion.

To be held behind the Library “Into the Wild” • PS4 Family Fun @ the Library: Featuring “Just Sing” Thursday, April 19th: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Games will be in the McMichael Community Room

For the fun of it Question: What did the alien ask the garden?

Answer: Take me to your weeder.

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• PICKLEBALL – A racquet sport blend of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It’s low impact and easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced competitive sport for experienced players. Days: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. Time: 8:30am – 10:30am……. NO COST • SILVERSNEAKERS YOGA – Whole body movement through a series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support Days/Time: Mon. at 8 am. Fee: $3.00 per class/ FREE with SS, A&F or S&F card* *SS (SilverSneakers), A&F (Active & Fit) and S&F (Silver & Fit) are exercise benefit programs offered by insurance companies.

Your benefit card must be shown to the main office before you can participate in our activity without a fee.*

• HI-LO-CORE – High energy, low impact, core work out to lose the gut! Days/Time: Mon. & Wed. at 9 am. Fee: $3 per class/ / FREE with SS, A&F or S&F card* • ZUMBA – Exercise using various types of music & dance featuring aerobic & interval training to a combination of rhythms. Days/Time: Tues. 9am & 6pm, Thur.- 9am, Sat.- 9am. Fee: $3.00 per class/ FREE with SS, A&F or S&F card* NO COST PROGRAMS • Breakfast club provides social interaction, speakers with informational resources and a delicious breakfast. Sponsored by the Madison Maydan Rotary. First Fri. of each month at 9 AM • Veterans breakfast to honor veterans and spouses sponsored by Via Electric. Second Fri. every other month 9AM • GF Strenth - strength training and balance using dumbbells. Mon. and Wed. 1030 to 11:30 AM • Staying Strong is a physical fitness program for older adults targeting those with osteoarthritis. Safe exercises and learn helpful tips to increase independent functioning and a healthy active lifestyle. Tues. and Friday 10:30-11:30AM • Chair Tai Chi is done mostly from a sitting position for holding onto a chair. Improves movement balance and breathing. Tues. 11 to 11:30 AM • Tai Chi for arthritis no impact slow and gentle exercising Thurs. 10:30 to 11:30 AM • Chair exercises specifically for seniors who are less mobile. Entirely from a chair. Thursday 11 to 11:30 AM • Hand and Foot - Wed. 1 PM to 4 PM • ADTS programs also include blood pressure checks and meals with friends, Call the center for details.

2018 Major Event Dates Mark your calendars now! We have a fun line-up of 6 major events slated to take place in 2018. They are the following: May 12 - Oink & Ale June 2 - Piedmont Pottery Festival July 21 - Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest Aug. 9 - Grown & Gathered Aug. 25 - Touch-A-Truck Sept. 14 & 15 - RiverFest

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For the Fun of it...

Cowboy There was a Cowboy that walked in to a bar, and ask for ten shots of Whiskey, drank the first five shots really fast, the bartender asked him why he did that? He said “I can do that if you have what I have.”

Then he drank the other five just as fast as the first. The bartender told him he shouldn’t do that. He said “You can if you have what I have.”

So the Bartender asked him, “What do you have?” and the Cowboy said. "Only fifty cents" source: ttp://www.jokes4us.com/cowboyjokes/whatdoyouhavejoke.html

Questions/Answers Q: If there's 4 birds sitting on a fence and you get a gun and shoot one, how many are left? A: 0 birds are left because the rest fly away.

Q: Why do seagulls live by the sea?

A: Because if they lived by the bay they would be bagels.

Q: What do you call a woodpecker with no beak? A: A headbanger!

Q: What do owls sing when it is raining? A: ‘Too wet to woo'!

Q: What soap do birds use? A: Dove.

Q: What do baby swans dance to? A: Cygnet-ure-tunes!

Q: Why do birds fly south? A: Because it is to far to walk Q: What do you get if you cross a parrot with a woodpecker?

A: A bird that talks in morse code!

Q: What do you get when you cross a country singer with a bird?

A: A Nashville warbler.

Q: What do you get when you cross a canary and a lawnmower?

A: Shredded tweet.

Q: What did the Eagle say when he was cold? A: Birrrrrd.

Q: Why do hummingbirds hum? A: Because they forgot the words!

Backwoods Redneck Etiquette Rules 1. Never take a beer to a job interview.

2. Always identify people in your yard before shooting at them.

3. It's considered tacky to take a cooler to church.

4. If you have to vacuum the bed, it is time to change the sheets.

5. Even if you're certain that you are included in the will, it is still considered tacky to drive a U-Haul to the funeral home.

DINING OUT 1. When decanting wine, make sure that you tilt the paper cup, and pour slowly so as not to "bruise" the fruit of the vine.

2. If drinking directly from the bottle, always hold it with your fingers covering the label.

ENTERTAINING IN YOUR HOME 1. A centerpiece for the table should never be anything prepared by a taxidermist.

2. Do not allow the dog to eat at the table... no matter how good his manners are.

PERSONAL HYGIENE 1. While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this is a job that should be done in private using one's OWN truck keys.

2. Proper use of toiletries can forestall bathing for several days. However, if you live alone, deodorant is a waste of good money.

3. Dirt and grease under the fingernails is a social no-no, as they tend to detract from a woman's jewelry and alter the taste of finger foods.

DATING (Outside the Family) 1. Always offer to bait your date's hook, especially on the first date.

2. Be aggressive. Let her know you're interested: "I've been wanting to go out with you since I read that stuff on the bathroom wall two years ago."

3. Establish with her parents what time she is expected back. Some will say 10:00 PM; Others might say "Monday." If the latter is the answer, it is the man's responsibility to get her to school on time.

THEATER ETIQUETTE 1. Crying babies should be taken to the lobby and picked up immediately after the movie has ended.

2. Refrain from talking to characters on the screen. Tests have proven they can't hear you.

WEDDINGS 1. Livestock, usually, is a poor choice for a wedding gift.

2. Kissing the bride for more than 5 seconds may get you shot.

3. For the groom, at least, rent a tux. A leisure suit with a cummerbund and a clean bowling shirt can create a tacky appearance.

4. Though uncomfortable, say "yes" to socks and shoes for this special occasion.

Q: Where do birds invest their money? A: In the stork market!

Q: Where do blind sparrows go for treatment?

A: The Birds Eye counter!

HR Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Officer asks a young engineer fresh out of the MIT "And what starting salary are you looking for?" The engineer replies, "In the region of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package."

The interviewer inquires, "Well, what would you say to a package of five weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, company matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a company car leased every two years, say, a red Corvette?" The engineer sits up straight and says, "Wow! Are you kidding?" The interviewer replies, "Yeah, but you started it."

Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the identity of a famous aviator. Using the hints E=I and K=L, decipher the clues to name the aviator.

1 ROEK ______________________________________

2 WCSUEV ______________________________________

3 LHECES ______________________________________

4 LKER ______________________________________

5 KWBU UOVKU ______________________________________ This aviator was dubbed Lucky Lindy by the press:

DRIVING ETIQUETTE 1. Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles; Even if the gun is loaded, and the deer is in sight.

2. When approaching a four-way stop, the vehicle with the largest tires always has the right of way.

3. Never tow another car using panty hose and duct tape.

4. When sending your wife down the road with a gas can, it is impolite to ask her to bring back beer.

5. Do not lay rubber while traveling in a funeral procession. source: http://www.jokes4us.com

PUZZLE Locate These Hidden Words In Eden’s Own Find A Word FARM CITY EASTSIDE FAIRVIEW GREEN HIGHLAND MANDAVILLA MEADOW PENROSE RANSOM

HEIGHTS CHURCH VINE HALL ROSEMARY

DRUM GARDNER TIPTON NISSEN RACINE

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Answers:1) Mail, 2) Orteig, 3) Spirit 4) Slim, 5) Lone Eagle, Charles Lindbergh

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715 Washington St. • Eden • 336-623-9912 Hair • Nails • Skincare • Massage Mitchell’s Drug—Celebrating 50 Years in Business!

At the March 2018 Eden City Council Russ Mitchell, Tommy and Kim Wright received a plaque from Mayor Neville Hall in commemoration of their 50th Anniversary in Eden. Russ Mitchell started his business in 1968 on Washington Street. Russ has said the Eden community has been very good to him, he appreciates its patronage of his Morgan Road store and he is fortunate to have come here. The community appreciates Russ ongoing sponsorship of the

Leaksville Nightime Christmas Parade Santa Float.

King’s Chandelier Company King’s has outdoor lighting for your spring renovation projects.

They also do lamp repair, contemporary lighting and their famous crystal chandeliers. Stop by their 729 S. Van Buren Road location or call 336-623-6188 for more information or visit chandelier.com Leather to Lures This new Historic Downtown Eden business is located at 623 Washington Street on the bottom

Spring back into the Eden Mall!

Open House: Come see whats new!

It’s Spring, time for new that old furniture, church pews beginnings, and that is just what and business booths when you the Eden Mall wants to have, a need it. With thousands of choicnew beginning. Now filled to es of fabrics.

75% of capacity, the manager • There is a brand new barber Ken Davis wants to invite you to shop called Platinum Kutz come out and see what is inside! • The ever popular Red Nails On April 7th the Eden Salon is still in business to take Mall will hold it’s Open House care of all your nail needs. from 10am - 5pm.

• Delicious Japanese Food is Each business will welavailable at Yono’s Express come you with specials and • Nurses and more can get all sales and some with contests. their uniform needs at Kat’s The following are some of Corner the businesses you can visit and • Get in shape at Fast Fit Gym meet the owners and employees. opens at 7am -10pm throughout • There will be a special Grand the week Opening and Special Free Grand • Try your luck at Ribbon Cutting (at the new Opening and 11am) of a new Open House Event Sweepstakes called business, CK’s held in Center Court Eden Treasure Supply Closet April 7th from 6pm - Box which will offer • Everyone loves 11:30pm women’s jewelry, Carnival Foods so accessories for R&B Musical Festival be sure to stop in men, women and where recording star at Stephanies’ Big children, cell Keyara Hairston will Top Foods phone cases, • For all your sigperform and reveal charges, children’s nage needs visit her new music CD. hair accessories, The Sign Shop as book bags perfume Kids can keep busy well as a Stitch in and so much more.

Time for your at the arcade with Don’t miss the monogramming fun and games Raffle! needs. for all ages.

• All new original • Want to learn furniture and items how to take care of Hors d’euvres in a corner store yourself? Visit and drinks called To Each Extreme Martial available.

His Own Arts Studio for Seating Provided • Wonderful details on classes choice of pastas, Mayan dishes • Eden Mall Flea Market and and great burgers in Crafts/ Consignment Shop Mamalina’s Fresh Cooking Offering tables and booths ($50 • Stuff your favorite stuffed ani- flat rate for 8x10 space with no mals at Fluff & Stuff (Available commission charged) for rent on for Kids Parties) a monthly basement as well as • Come hang out and get your Inside Yard Sale areas available favorite comics, play games and from 10-5 on Saturdays. Space more at Puddin’s Lair is limited so call ahead to • Get your Party Cakes and bak- reserve space.

This Open ery goods and Pasteleria y House event will be topped off Postres by Annie. by a free R&B Mucical Festival • KD Fabrics and Upholstery in Center Court from 6pm is here to help you freshen up 11:30pm.

KEEP INFORMED!!!

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floor of the Central Hotel. They will offer leather and western wear (cowboy boots, belts, wallets, etc.) sterling silver jewelry, pet supplies (collars and leashes) clothing and fishing gear.

Various name brands. They will sell lures, tackle boxes, minnow buckets, left vests and more.

Man cave items include neons, Harley Davidson metal signs, beer taps and more. Hours are 1:00pm-5:00pm daily. Call 336623-9098 or 336-347-0207 for more information.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the proposed 1/4¢ sales tax Submitted by Citizens for the One Fourth Cent Sales Tax to Benefit RCC

Q: What will happen at the cash register if this sales tax is passed?

A: The Rockingham County sales tax will go from 6.75% to 7%. In many cases, consumers are already paying the 7% because you cannot pay ¼ cent and businesses just round up to 7%.

Q: How much is the tax?

A: it is ¼ cent on a dollar or a penny on a $4.00 purchase.

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Q: Is this tax on everything I purchase?

A: No, it is NOT on groceries, gasoline or prescription drugs.

Q: Why is this better than a property tax?

A: Everyone pays the tax including visitors and renters. The tax is paid by outsiders visiting the county, not just local taxpayers.

Q: What will the funds be used for?

A: To help improve our workforce education at Rockingham Community College. By 2025, almost 70% of all jobs will require some education beyond high school.

Currently, there are over 900 open jobs in Rockingham County but many of our citizens do not have the skills to compete for those jobs. The funding will help fund programs in advanced manufacturing, electronics, welding, HVAC training, plumbing, cosmetology and training for many other professions. It is estimated that 45% of county graduates do not seek additional education. That has to change for our citizens to compete for good-paying jobs.

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Q: Who is supporting this tax referendum?

A: Citizens for the One- Fourth Cent Sales Tax to Benefit RCC is the name of the bi-partisan committee supporting this referendum.

Q: What do the local political parties think of this referendum?

A: Both the Rockingham County Republican and Democrat parties support the referendum.

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Countywide Classifieds ALL CLASSIfIed AdS ShouLd be pAId befoRe deAdLINe to RuN IN Next ISSue. Cash, Checks, Master Card & visa accepted.

If billing is required & accepted there will be a $1 charge billing charge added. (No 900 numbers accepted) email ad to.. lisag@edensown.com -or - Call 336-627-9234 • fax to 336-627-9225 Mail in your ad inform. and payment to - eden’s own Journal, 5197 NC hwy. 14, eden 27288 Eden’s Own is published and placed on the stands on the 1st of Each Month • Ads cannot be put in nor canceled after deadline. No refunds. Ads run only at the discretion of the management. We reserve the right to turn down any classified ad we deem not publishable for any reason.

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Job Responsibilities for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): • Activities of daily living • Light housekeeping • Bathing , Dressing, Grooming • Toileting • Nail care • Range of motion / exercises • Transfers / use of mechanical lifting devices • Oral feeding • Vital sign checks: temperature, pulse, respiration • Home management tasks: laundry, meal preparation, bed making etc.

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Yesterday, I met a very nice 46 year old woman, she came to me after 6 months of constant bleeding and some abdominal pain. She was seen by her Primary care doctor who told her she had a mass on her cervix and she needed to be seen by a Gynecologist. We brought her in as soon as possible, and unfortunately, I confirmed that she did have advanced cervical cancer.

I truly feel that every time I make a diagnosis of advanced cervical cancer it represents a breakdown in our healthcare system. This woman had insurance but had not had a pap smear in almost TWENTY YEARS! Like so many women, she thought that after having babies she did not need to see a physician regularly. She was wrong. My job as an obstetrician gynecologist covers so much more than just delivering babies (although I think that’s the best part), I am a physician that cares for women through their entire lifespan.

Your primary care doctor will usually not do a pelvic exam, I will. Your PCP may not do a breast exam, I will. These are critical life saving exams.

The sole reason for the pap smear is to detect cervical cancer and precancerous conditions, it may surprise you to know that

about 15% of all pap smears come back as abnormal and require follow up. Once cells on your cervix begin to change it typically takes 10-15 years before cancer develops.

Sadly, I am 100 percent certain that if my patient had a pap smear a few times over the last twenty years these changes would have been noticed before they mutated to cancer. The sole reason for the breast exam is to notice if there are any skin changes, lumps or masses that require follow up. Even more important than the breast exam is the mammogram, which can detect cancer the size of a grain of sand!

I feel that there are so many articles and news features that actively tell women they do not need these tests or that they can wait 3-5 years between exams, and this creates confusion. I still believe that an annual exam with a well trained board certified Gynecologist should be done every year, especially once a young woman has become sexually active. We start screening with pap smears after age 21, and depending on certain risks we may screen yearly or perform them every 2-3 years. Only a relationship with your doctor will help you determine how often is right for you.

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2018 Major Event Dates Mark your calendars now! We have a fun line-up of 6 major events slated to take place in 2018. They are the following: • May 12 Oink & Ale • June 2 16TH Annnaul Piedmont Pottery Festival Applications for potters are available at City Hall or at www.ExploreEdenNC.com.

• July 21 Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest • August 9 Grown & Gathered • August 25 Touch-A-Truck • Sept. 14 & 15 RiverFest Watch www.ExploreEdenNC.com and our Explore Eden Facebook page for other small events such as Movies Under the Stars, downtown events and so much more!

Rivers & Trails A lot of exciting things are happening with Rivers & Trails. The following are some dates to remember: • March 19 – Belews Park Plan will be presented to the County Commissioners at their 6:30 p.m. meeting • April 13 – Piedmont Trails Summit at RCC • May 20 – NC NICA Championship Race at Farris Park The Eden Rivers & Trails Group meets the last Wednesday of every month at Eden City Hall at 3:30 p.m. in the front conference room. Piedmont Pottery Festival Fiesta In The Park Eden Tourism has once again received a Grassroots Grant from the Rockingham County Arts Council to conduct our second Annual Fiesta in the Park with all the fifth-graders in our four elementary schools. The date is set for Tuesday, May 8 from noon to 2 p.m. at City Hall in the John E. Grogan Park.

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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Street Resurfacing Projects Update The FY 2018-19 Street Resurfacing Contract No. 1 was released for bid on March 8. The bid opening is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3 at 11 a.m. in the front conference room at Eden City Hall and the work will be initiated at some point after July 1 – the effective date of the FY 2018-19 budget and fiscal year.

Also, we are pleased to report that NCDOT has awarded a contract to APAC Atlantic, Inc. to resurface NC 14/NC 87 from Cox Street to the Virginia state line. The availability for this contract is April 2. The completion date is Nov. 2.

Waterline Replacement Projects Update Crews from Sam W. Smith, Inc. were able to complete making water service reconnections along W. Arbor Lane and Wildflower Lane on Feb. 15, which allowed them to abandon the original thin-walled PVC water mains within the project area the next day. The patching crew was able to place about 15 tons of intermediate mix asphalt on Feb. 27, but poor weather conditions have not allowed any additional patching to be completed since that time.

A notice to proceed was issued to Sam W. Smith, Inc. The date of completion for the project is set for May 15. The base bid price for the project is $104,662.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

If you’re worried about your financial accounts or social media sites getting hacked, the best thing you can to do protect yourself is turn on two-factor authentication.

Two-factor authentication (2FA), sometimes referred to as twofactor identification, is an additional layer of protection beyond your password. It significantly decreases the risk of a hacker accessing your online accounts by combining your password (something you know) with a second factor, like your mobile phone (something you have).

Even if a hacker has your username and password, they still would not be able to access your accounts.

Many of the world’s largest websites have made 2FA readily available from the security settings of your online accounts, but it’s up to you to turn on this free feature.

How you access and turn on 2FA is different for every site or service you use. Telesign has put together a website with tutorials on how to turn on 2FA for specific applications, online services, and social media. https://www.turnon2fa.com/ You can find tutorials on some of the more popular sites and services here: https://www.turnon2fa.com/tutorials/ The IT Department recommends using Authy as the second factor app. It’s available free for both iOS and Android.

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Ashley Latham Wins 2017 Eden Main Street Champion Award Eden native Ashley Latham certainly has an eye for beauty. As an accomplished photographer, in 2014 she moved her studio into the upstairs of Pace-Stone on Washington Street. As her business grew she saw the need to expand into her own space. She bought three adjoining buildings that were recently purchased after standing empty more than ten years. She took the renovations to the next level adding spacious offices, a large shooting area, a client viewing room, framing room, kitchen and even a fully equipped beauty salon.

She has managed to make the incredible transformation of the studio while raising three small children with her devoted husband Seth. She is an active member of Professional Photographers of North Carolina and Professional Photographers of America. Her vision has been an inspiration for anyone that cherishes a vibrant downtown.

Ashley was honored at the 2018 NC Main Street conference held in Clayton, NC from March 13th to 15th of this year. Ashley received her award from NC Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary of Commerce Napoleon Wallace and Rural Economic Development Assistant Secretary Kenny Flowers. Eight Eden business owners and city staff attended the conference this year.

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Congratulations 62nd Annual Chamber Award Winners The Eden Chamber of Commerce would like to thank their Outgoing Board Members for their leadership and years of service - Debbie Ellis, Joy Toms, Orlando Poteat and Constance Florence.

So many were honored at this event including: Will Flynt received the 2017 Chairman’s Gavel Award, Christy Hensley received the 2017 Chairman’s Star Award. Pete Crouch of 2017 Distinguished Citizen of the Year.

Senator Philip Berger was named 2017 Member of the Year, while 2017 Business of the Year went to Sheetz.

The City of Eden Beautification Award was presented to Ashley Latham Photography for her Washington Street rehab project.

Director of the Year went to JR Cecil, and the 2017 John E. Grogan Lifetime Award went to Neil and Ann Fair.

President Award of Excellence was presented to the City of Eden Tornado-Response Team which included awards for Eden City Hall, City of Eden Municipal Services, City of Eden Police Department and City of Eden Fire Department.

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Our apologies for the misspellings in our March issue. This was the fault of Eden’s Own Journal, not the Eden Chamber of Commerce.

FunFest in Eden returns in May Join in the fun at FUN Fest on Saturday, May 12 from 10 - 3pm Mark you calendars now!

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2018 Rockingham County 10U Basketball Tournament Champions- Eden Parks & Rec. Front Row - Jamarius Moore, Dominique Hairston, Titus Woods, Jaquan Terry, Taevion Peterson & Jaden Scales. Second Row Gonzola Soto, R. J. Thompson, Collyn Stubblefield and Kamarius Breedlove. At back Coach Latoya Valentine and Coach Miguel Scales.

Rockingham County 10U Basketball Tournament Runner Up - Bethany Front Row- Dynamite Johnson, Trooper Wright, Gauge Rakestraw & Luke Strittmatter. Second Row Bryson Apple, Nick Rumbley, Ethan Bognar & Nate Reavis.

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Rockingham County Basketball 12 & Under Tournament Champions Eden Parks & Rec. Front Row – L to R – Azavion Childress, Keimari Chaplin & Ashton Vernon.

Second Row – L to R – Jacob Lunsford, Jordan Chandler & LaRoger Terry.

Third Row L to R – Tayshawn Peterson, Gavin Moore, Coach Kathy “Tank” Overby, Octavius Terry & Michael Burnette.

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Match Play, and Learn-to-Play Programs • All County RCS High School Boys Tennis Team Tournament Wed., April 4, 2pm-complete, Jaycee Park Tennis Courts, 125 Jaycee Park Road, Reidsville, NC 27320 and Rockingham Community College tennis courts, 712 County Home Rd., Wentworth. All members of 4 Rockingham County High Schools Boys Tennis teams will compete in a one-day tournament to determine the winner of the All County Tennis trophy.

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Register online at www.signupgenius.com/go/409054daea72ea7 fb6-jttfree • Tennis Apprentice I - for Beginning Players, Sat., April 21-May 27, 9-10:30am. RCC tennis courts, 712 County Home Rd., Wentworth. $99 .Tennis Apprentice I is a 6-week beginning group tennis class for age 16 - adults and includes a USTA membership and a new racket.

There must be 6 players registered to hold the class. Register online at http://www.rockinghamcc.edu/non-credit • Tennis Apprentice II- for Intermediate Players, Sat., April

21-May 27, 10:30-12N. RCC tennis courts, 712 County Home Rd., Wentworth. $65 Builds on the skills from the beginning class and is open to intermediate players ages 16 - adults. There must be 6 players registered to hold the class. Register online at www.rockinghamcc.edu/noncredit • Fun Family Tennis Activities at four Community Events - Bethany Elem. School Family Night - Tuesday April 10, 7pm. Free. 271 Bethany Rd, Reidsville, NC. Meet RC Tennis community coaches on the playground tennis courts for fun family tennis activities during Family Fit Night.

- YMCA Healthy Kids Day Sat. April 21. 10-12N, 1-3pm Free. Lake Reidsville, 630 Water Works Rd, Reidsville, and Eden Family YMCA, 310 South Kennedy, Eden. Meet RC Tennis Community coaches in the morning at Lake Reidsville and on the courts at the Eden Family YMCA in the afternoon for fun tennis activities during Healthy Kids Day. - Stoneville Elem. PTA Spring Carnival - Sat., April 28.

1-3pm. Admission charged at gate. Stoneville Memorial Park, Priddy Loop, Stoneville. RC Tennis joins other vendors to support Stoneville Elementary Schools with fun tennis games on the Stoneville Memorial Park tennis court.

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Sports Shorts Tennis Talk: Shelby Rhyne, Executive Director Rockingham County Tennis Association

The Spring season of After School Kids Tennis Clubs powered by Net Generation beginning the week of April 9 and USTA Junior Team Tennis match play beginning April 8.

2018 Spring After School Kids Tennis Clubs: • Mondays at 2:50p Douglass Elem. School, Eden.

• Tuesdays at 3:30pm Community Baptists Schools, Reidsville • Wednesdays at 3:30pm Wentworth Elementary Kids Companion, Wentworth • Thursdays at 2:50pm Dillard Elementary, Carlyle Lewis Courts, Madison • Thursdays at 4pm New Vision Kids Companion, Carlyle Lewis Courts, Madison • Fridays at 3:30pm Salvation Army Community Center, Reidsville • Saturday, May 5 at 3pm Red Ball Team Challenge, RCC tennis courts, Wentworth • IT’S JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS TIME!!

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RC Tennis is heading into it’s fourth year of USTA Junior Team Tennis (JTT). This is a youth program offered 5 consecutive Sunday afternoons each Spring and Fall on the courts at Jaycee Park in Reidsville. Young players age 6-18 are able to get match experience in a fun team setting with age appropriate rackets, balls and courts. It is helpful for players to have played a bit of tennis before but match experience is NOT necessary. Rackets are available for players to use or they may bring their own.

This is the perfect "next step" for our Kids Tennis Club, NJTL Summer program, Play Day, and Eaglemania summer camp players. It is also a great opportunity for more experienced middle and high school team players to get some off-season experience or sharpen skills during their season.

USTA youth membership is necessary; cost ranges from $10$20. This is an annual membership that will permit your player to register for all Jr. USTA events. A JTT team fee ($45) is also required. Players can register online or courtside at the April 8th Free Play Day. Scholarships for the team fee are available based on need.

You and YOUR player are invited to join us on Sunday, April 8 for our FREE JTT Kick Off Play Day from 3-4:30pm at Jaycee Park to get your questions answered, have fun, & register, if ready.

Sign Up here to reserve a space: http://www.signupgenius.com/go /409054daea72ea7fb6-jttfree Ready to register your player now? Want a little more information? All you need to know is posted on our JTT webpage here: http://www.rockingham.usta.com /youth/rc_junior_team_tennis/ THIS is tennis in Rockingham County!

For more information about tennis for all ages in Rockingham County, visit our website at www.rockingham.usta.com and follow us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/RCYo uthtennis.

Western Rockingham Middle School Wildcats GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM MEMBERS

Wildcats honored at Commissioners meeting Standing ovations, applause, and words of congratulations showered the February 19th, meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners to honor the Western Rockingham Middle School Wildcats Girls Basketball Team! Commissioners and a crowded Board Room recognized this outstanding team of youngsters for athletic and academic accomplishments; for giving to senior citizens in the Western Rockingham Middle School community; and for collecting food for needy families.

County Commissioner Craig Travis and Commissioners thanked the Lady Wildcats and coaches during the regular Board meeting at the Governmental Center, in Wentworth.

The 2017-2018 Western Rockingham Middle School Girls’ Basketball Team have worked hard both on and off the court this season.

Under the direction of head coach Mike Elrod, along with assistant coaches’ Tommy Wright and Drew Martin, the girls have claimed the regular season conference champi-

onship. The Lady Wildcats also won first place in the Holiday Tournament in December.

Their talent is not limited to the basketball court. At the close of the first semester, every single team member was recognized by the school as a Scholar Athlete and all are on the “A” or “A/B” Honor Roll. In addition, each 8th grader on the team will soon be inducted into the Junior Beta Club as a recognition of their academic success.

The athletic and academic accomplishments of this team are certainly impressive but it does not stop there. This past holiday season, the team delivered gift packages to 18 senior citizens in the Western

Rockingham Middle School community. They also collected 450 food items in two days for needy families.

Team members in alphabetical order include: Ayden Smith, Dylan Smith, Abigail Noah, Courtney Freeman, Emily Hopper, Aubrey Hill, Faith Duncan, Makayla Hairston, Faith Robertson, Molly Martin, Olivia Noah, Jayda Hairston, Zary Hairston, Emma Hawkins, and Emily Wall.

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“I’m super excited to have Dymond join the Eagles this fall,” said RCC’s Women’s Volleyball Coach Brooke Young. “She will contribute to the team in so many ways with her talent and height.” McPhearson plays the middle position.

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The youth of Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, are preparing for our 2018 Youth Conference and 2nd Annual Eden Community Praisefest and we are looking for vendors and sponsors to help us accomplish our goal. Our featured guest artist is none other than, season 4 winner of BET's Sunday Best, Amber Bullock! Our host is, the lovely, Darlene Vinson from 90.5FM WSNC. Would you consider supporting our efforts in uniting the community, giving back to charity, and showing youth how to be bold for Christ?

If you are willing to be a vendor Feel free to email us at RisingStarPraisefest@gmail.com -or- contact Karla Scales at (336)-612-1083.

NOW OFFERING Obituary/Eulogy listings.

Ask your funeral home director to list your loved one locally in Eden’s Own Journal Rockingham County Star so the entire community will know

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 The NCRRS rating system ranges from a 1 (highest) to the lowest a 10 rating (not recognized as a certified fire department by the state), with most rural departments falling into the 9S category. While lower ratings do not necessarily indicate poor service, a higher rating does suggest that a department is overall better equipped to respond to fires in its district. Higher ratings can also significantly lower homeowners insurance rates in that fire district.

"I'd like to congratulate Chief Strader for the department's performance and for the hard work of all the department members," said Commissioner Causey. "The citizens of the Oregon Hill Fire Districts should rest easy knowing they have a fine group of firefighters protecting them and their property in case of an emergency."

Rockingham County Fire Marshal Robert Cardwell congratulated Chief Strader and the staff of the Oregon Hill Fire Department as well. Cardwell stated “Oregon Hill Fire Department has work very diligent on this overall district-wide Protection Class 5 Rating. This is an obvious indication of the efforts; hard work and the dedication these men and women have made that serve and protect the citizens of the Oregon Hill Fire District. Rockingham County is fortunate to have Oregon Hill Fire Department as an overall integral part of our fire service team.

Chili Championship for Camp Carefree North Carolina State Chili Championship will return on April 21st, 10am - 3pm at 275 Carefree Lane, Stokesdale, N.C. The competition will take place rain or shine and include Casi Chili (Cooks Choice), Freestyle, Junior Chili and Showmanship.

Chili turn in at 12:30.

This event is will benefit Camp Carefree, a camp for phycically and mental disabled children.

Come have a great time with the Chili, live music, silent auction, raffle items, and stroll through the EZ Street Car Club Cruise-In. Children will have a blast with the games, horseback rides, petting zoo, kid’s train rides.

Everyone will have plenty to choose from when it comes to food. Hot dogs and Hamburgers, chile and more will be on hand for purchase.

For more information visit www.campcarefree.org. or call 336-951-2705.

WANT TO GIVE BACK? Call your local Schools and ask to pay off overdue lunch accounts for kids. Kids have bigger worries than whether or not they are able to eat that day.

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Handicap Accessible When Available.

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Center for Active Retirement April Events Located at 141 Tyre Dodson Road, Wentworth.

Stress Awareness Month - To raise awareness of how stress can affect your health, and learn how to manage stress levels better.

Autism Awareness Month - A special opportunity for everyone to educate the public about autism and issues in the autism community.

April 1st - Easter - Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus April 22nd - Earth Day - To draw attention to accelerating the transition to renewable energy worldwide.

April 27th - Arbor Day - Celebrated the last Friday in April to appreciate the beauty and majesty of tree wherever they may grow.

Classes and Learning opportunities...

• Soup Bowl Class (Makeup) Classes By Linda Wilson. Monday, April 2nd, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Cost is $20 All Supplies provided.

• Quillow (Pillow and Blanket) Monday, April 23 9 a.m. until completed. Cost $20 Call for Supply list • Flip Flops Monday, April 30 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. You provide cheap flip flops to be converted to a nice and comfy pair. Cost $20 all supplies provided.

• Recycling. Ever wanted to know: What do all those silly numbers mean? What is truly recyclable? Hazel Puckett will answer your questions. Thursday, April 12th from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Refreshments will be served.

• Computer Classes By Linda Wilson Print Shop - Advanced. Class meets Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Main Building. Currently meeting.

Windows 10. Class meets Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Main Building. Class meets for 10 weeks. Fee is $50. Refreshments will be served. RSVP Limited space. Ongoing class.

• Offering Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in the lower level of CAR, 141 Tyre Dodson Road.

With the exception of the above noted days and times, the room is available for your usage from8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We use a variety of videos in this FREE course.

• Do you have a chronic condition such as diabetes, arthritis or high blood pressure? Then, the no cost Living Healthy Workshop can help you take charge of your life! You will learn: ways to deal with pain and fatigue. Explore ways to sleep better. Discover better nutrition and exercise choices. Understand new treatment and medication choices. Learn better ways to talk to you doctor and family about your health. Participants have been saying, “I know the things to do, this helps my motivation to get it done.” “The pain doesn’t go away, but you learn to manage the pain instead of the pain managing you.”

Once we have enough interest, we can hold this workshop at the Center for Active Retirement. Please let Cheryl know at 336-6378428 or calbrech@adtsrc.org if you are interested or want more information.

Bus Trips • Thursday April 5th, Movies on Sunset - Free Willy. Departing at 9 a.m., returning before 6 p.m. Cost $5 includes: Movie, drink and popcorn. Lunch on your own.

• Friday April 6th, Ashe County Cheese Store. Departing at 9 a.m., returning before 6 p.m. Lunch on you own. Cost $10.

Thursday April 12th, Wohlfahrt Haus. Departing at 9 a.m., returning before 6 p.m. Cost $50 includes lunch.

Bethany basketball season comes to a close As Basketball season has come to an end the parents, staff, faculty and community would like to Thank everyone for their support of our High School Boys Basketball team.

The journey this season has been truly fantastic! No one could have dreamed the distance these young men have gone since

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October. The National Championship games in Myrtle Beach; held in March; were great and the Bethany team came in 3rd. Not bad at all for an all freshman team and their first ever trip to the Nationals!

We're sure things will only get better from here! We the parents and teachers are very proud of them!

As we wrap up the season we; the coaches, team and parents; would like to give a huge shout out and thank you to our Team Manager; Cameron Currie!! This young man went above and beyond keeping stats for the team. Cameron always has a big smile on his face, encouraging words, handshakes, hugs and most of all prayers for each and every coach, team member and their families!

Cameron, please know that you are greatly appreciated and loved by every coach, parent and

NAILS for TAILS: Mani’s, Pedi’s, Mimosa & More Benefit for Friends of Eden Animal Rescue Friends of Eden Animal Shelter is once again teaming with the City of Eden’s favorite nail salon – Lily Nails for their second Nails for Tails fundraising event. Nails for Tails will be held on Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 10 AM to 5. Proceeds from this event will help Friends in their mission of animal rescue right here in our own backyard.

Friends of Eden Animal Rescue takes unwanted, abandoned, abused, and stray dogs and cats and attempts to find homes for them. The organization was created by and is run by a small, but mighty team of volunteers who take the animals into their rescue facility, place them in foster care or into their personal homes and care for them — until a suitable, permanent, loving families and home can be found.

Unlike the County Animal Shelter, which is staffed and funded by local governments, Friends of Eden Animal Rescue is funded by donations, through fund raising events such as Nails for Tails and adoption fees.

Adoption fees are less than half the cost of the significant expense involved in rescue, which can include traveling to pick up an animal in need, providing veterinary care, vaccinations, food, spaying and neutering, training, and more.

Funds of any amount will aide rescue efforts in the City of Eden and surrounding Rockingham County communities. In addition to raising funds for basic care, Friends is raising funds to expand their rescue center, which is small, with space for approximately 7 dogs and 2 quarantine areas. The organization needs the ability to house more dogs, space to groom them, as well as a quiet, dedicated location for potential adopters to meet/greet the dogs.

Grab your sister, your BFF, your Mother, your neighbor (men are welcome too) and contact us to sign up for your mani, pedi (or both) today! Friends will be providing scrumptious treats while John, Mia and the Lily Nails team pamper your hands and feet! So, come out give back in a unique way!

Woof!  Sunday, April 8, 2018  10:00 AM – 5:00 PM  Lily’s Nails, 230 W. Kings Hwy, Eden NC For more information please call Lisa Goldsworthy at 336-912-1178 or Lori Lowrimore at 336-627- 5746.

young man on this team!! Thank you for all you have done for us!

Now Bethany has kicked off the Softball/Baseball season with high hopes for the teams!

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Accepting Applications Save $$ - water/trash included in rent WOODBRIDGE APARTMENTS (336) 342-0705 1BR, 2BR & 3BR units 2101 S Scales St #26 in Reidsville Section 8 vouchers accepted rental Assistance subject to availability

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Schedule an appointment today. $25 application fee, credit/criminal check required. (TTY 711) This institution is professionally managed by Partnership Property Management, an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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A Violence Prevention In Schools Meeting was held... at the Reidsville High School. My understanding of school shootings and or violence is not if, but when. This information is based on statistical data from the US Dept of Justice. Questions were raised how secure and safe are our schools in regards to keeping our kids safe in a crisis situation.

Terms such as Lock downs and Crisis procedures still did not satisfy the growing concerns.

Actions such as volunteer ex-military and retired police officers for guarding our schools is still subject of discussion. Sam Page, Sheriff for Rockingham County, states " call your congressman".

Bottom line, we need money, grants, and or donations to pay the way for the improvements and additional school improvements for creating secure safe havens, additional School Resource Officers and safety exits for our kids while they are in school. Its time we all worked on this and come up with solid solutions.

Ann Elkins Reidsville, NC Commander, I'm writing to inform you of an incident which took place last week in your district.

I reached out to the Post Commander in Post 254, Eden NC to get help for the funeral of a fallen comrade from my former unit.

We were directed to the post adjutant, Mr. Curtis Pierce, who was instrumental in the support provided to the family of the fallen veteran.

The Soldiers and Veterans, and the family members present, were truly grateful for the help of Mr. Pierce, and asked me to pass along these sentiments: "From the Veterans and Soldiers and families of the 1st Bn, 15th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Bn 29th Armor Regiment, and Special Troops Bn, of the 3rd Brigade Compabt Team, 3rd Infantry Divison (M); We wish to thank you, Adjutant Curtis Pierce, NC Post 254, Eden, NC; for your professionalism and dutiful services in regards to the funeral arrangements for SPC Jarrell and the support to his mother Mrs. Julie Grubbs. Your dedication to veterans and their families is a credit to your service, service members and veterans, the American Legion, and our Country.

Can Do! Speed and Power!

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ESSAYONS!" I firmly believe that Mr. Pierce is deserving of recognition and accolade for his dedication to veterans, especially people he has never met or may never know.

Please pass along my thanks, as well as the thanks for the men and women who served with SPC Jarrell.

Thank you, DERRIC GRIMES COMMANDER, AMERICAN LEGION POST 116 FUQUAY-VARINA, NC

Believe it or not it is time to start thinking about what your child is going to be doing this summer. Summer is just around the corner and Rockingham County 4-H has some great programs planned! What is your youth doing this summer?

Would you like for your youth to have a safe and productive place to spend their summer days? If so, check out the Rockingham County 4-H Summer Adventures.

Your youth can have fun while learning important life skills! Rockingham County 4-H along with the NC Cooperative Extension and United Way of Rockingham County is sponsoring the 4-H Summer Adventures Program. The programs vary in length and cost, but all programs are very reasonable with some being free! We are offering programs for youth ages five to eighteen and you do not have to be in 4-H to come, but we bet you will want to join after you see what all 4-H offers. Each program does have a limited number of spots available so be sure to contact us as soon as possible!

Here is a summary of some of the programs we are offering this year. 4-H Investigates is back – this is one of the most popular programs where youth will become detectives to solve a “murder” mystery. They will learn techniques such as DNA extraction, forensic anthropology, fingerprinting and more.

At 4-H Robotics, youth will gain an understanding in the basic science concepts related to robotics. Youth will learn how to program a robot using the WeDo and EV3 kits. Magic of Electricity will help youth learn about electricity and the careers in the field by doing hands on activities. Would you like to learn more about painting or cake decorating, well check out our programs to learn more.

Some of the other workshops include Woodworking, 4H Discovery, Got Money and so much more! Registration is now open - you can find full details in the 4-H Summer Adventures program packet. You can find the registration packet online at: http://rockingham.ces.ncsu.edu/ or you can contact the 4-H office at 336-342-8230.

Concert in the Park and Cruise In The City of Eden’s Concert in the Park and Cruise In Series will begin Saturday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Eden Kiwanis Amphitheatre at Freedom Park. Concessions will be available and a 50/50 drawing will be held at this event. There will be a Concert in the Park and Cruise In the last Saturday of each month thoru Sept..

Listed below is the schedule for the year: April 28 – The Bullet Band: rock, funk mix May 26 – Against the Night: Christian blues June 30 – Skyline Drive: bluegrass July 28 – The Impacts: beach, ‘50s August 25 – Remedy: country, rock, funk September 29 – The Impacts: beach, ‘50s For more information about these or other Parks and Recreation events, please call us at 336-623-2110, option 3

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Who Can Vote In the 2018 Primary Election?

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• Any properly registered Voter in Rockingham County is eligible to vote in the 2018 Primary Election on Election Day. Voter Registration Deadline is April 13, 2018. Voter Registration/Change Form • Any Voter who misses the Voter Registration Deadline is eligible to Register and Vote at a One Stop (Early) Voting Location. Same Day Registration Information • Voters who are registered Democrat will receive a Democrat ballot.

• Voters who are registered Libertarian will receive a Non Partisan ballot. *There are no Libertarian Contests that require a Primary so there is no Libertarian ballot.

• Voters who are registered Republican will receive a Republican ballot.

• Voters who are registered Unaffiliated may choose a Democrat ballot, a Republican ballot, or a Non Partisan ballot.

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*NOTE: There will be a Quarter Cent Sales Tax Referendum on the 2018 Primary Election Ballots. The Democrat Ballot, the Republican Ballot and the Non Partisan Ballot will all have the Referendum. The only item on the Non Partisan Ballot is the Referendum.

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The following races will have a Primary Election in Rockingham County...

Primary election candidates whose last names begin with the letter “F” will appear first in contests on official ballots in the May 8 primary, with additional candidates following in alphabetical order by last name U.S. House of Representatives District 6 -Ryan Watts -Gerald Wong N.C. House of Representatives District 65 -Michael H. (Mike) Lee -Wally White District Attorney District 22 -Jason Ramey -Ron Bradsher

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Board of Commissioners -Charlie Hall -Keith (Zero) Mabe -Tyres Tatum -Craig Travis Sheriff -John H. Ferrell, Jr. -Sam Page -Earl Estes Board of Education - At Large -Doug Isley -William (Billy) Littrell, Jr. -Kimberly W. McMichael -Ron Price -Paula Harvell Rakestraw -Corey Brannock Qualified persons can still petition to be on the ballot in the November General Election either as an Unaffiliated Candidate or a Write In Candidate.

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Felons and voting in North Carolina Felons in North Carolina are prohibited from voting or registering to vote until they’ve completed all terms of their felony sentences, including any probation or parole. It’s a felony to attempt to register or vote while serving a felony sentence.

Once felons complete their sentences or get pardoned, they are eligible to vote and may register.

Those convicted of misdemeanors in North Carolina DO NOT lose their voting rights, even if they are incarcerated.

Rockingham Wellness Center schedule All events at the Rockingham Wellness Center are free and open to the public.

509 S. Van Buren Road, Eden, NC 27288.

Re-occurring monthly events: • Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings occur on Thursdays from 12:00 – 1:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous (Open) Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Support groups provide emotional strength and promote empowerment in a community environment. This is an open meeting and everyone is welcomed.

• Art 101 occurs each Friday from 1:00-2:00pm Art 101 taught by Sara Brewer/Olga Diaz- Are you interested in learning about all things Art? Come, learn and paint with our local artists Sara Brewer and Olga Diaz. Paint materials provided.

• The Power of Breathing and Relaxation occurs on Thursdays from 3:00pm- 4:00pm The Power of Breathing and Relaxation —The way you breathe affects your whole body.

Full, deep breathing is a good way to reduce tension, feel relaxed, and reduce stress.

Breathing and relaxation techniques promotes overall wellness and can reduce the symptoms of many health problems brought on by stress such as colds, high blood pressure, anxiety, and

depression. Join us for a relaxing journey through deep breathing and reflections to help improve your overall health and wellness.

Please join Elohee El-Bey as he guides you through deep-breathing techniques and other relaxation strategies. No registration is required.

• Anyone can draw occurs on Mondays from 3:00pm- 4:00pm Anyone Can Draw – Everyone is born an artist, until someone tells them they aren’t. Kai Benton, local artist, is determined to prove that anyone can draw if they are willing to work on developing the skill. Kai will help you tap into the hidden creativity within. Activities like painting, sculpting, drawing, and photography are relaxing and rewarding hobbies that can lower your stress levels and leave you feeling mentally clear and calm. Art supplies are provided.

• Bingo each Wednesday from 3:00- 4:00pm Enjoy an afternoon socializing, relaxing, and playing one of America’s favorite games. A person's social health impacts his/her ability to build friendships and form intimate relationships, plus studies show that positive social interactions can enhance a person's physical and mental health.

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• Chronic Pain Warriors Support Group the second Tuesday from 11:00am- 1:00pm Chronic Pain Warriors Support Group – Chronic pain affects both the individual and the people they love. Support groups

provide emotional strength and promote empowerment in a community environment. This group plans events and speakers.

Join members for refreshments and fellowship. Be a part of building support for Rockingham County residents who suffer with chronic pain.

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Check Aucitonzip.com for information and photos #16467 Saturday, April 14th at 5 pm Monthly antique & collectible auction at 136 N Fieldcrest Rd, Eden

uPComiNG AuCTioNs April 14th - 10 am 1320 Falcon Rd., East Bend, NC 3 br, 2 bath, Split Foyer home on approx 6 acres Check auctionzip.com for pics & terms

Estate & house auction April 28th at 10 am, house sells at 12noon 1245 American Legion Rd., Stuart Va. actually located in Patrick Springs turn up road across from Boyce Vet at the cemetery.

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MAY 5TH AUCTIONING 3 LOTS IN EDEN 502 Ash Street sells at sells at 11 am 615 & 616 Fraker St sells at 10 am NICE BUILDING LOTS

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Continuing Ed Courses at RCC Rockingham Community College Community College is offering a variety of short-term, continuing education courses designed to meet your needs.

DUKE ENERGY TRAILS COURSES • Intro to Kayaking and Canoeing: April 24 – May 12, Six class series held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in May. Held on the RCC Campus and includes two on-the-water experiences.

• Sustainable Trail Permitting and Contracting: April 14, 1-day intermediate trail training session is held on RCC Campus.

Intermediate Trail Assessment: May 11-12, Two-day intermediate trail training session is held on the RCC Campus.

• Intermediate Trail Maintenance: April 28, Oneday intermediate trail training is held on the RCC Campus.

• Spring Foraging Series – Eat the Weeds: April 17-18, April 21, May 15-16, May 19, Each one-day or two-day session focuses on at least five different wild plan species that are ready for harvest as the seasons progress and change. Sessions are held on the RCC Campus.

PERSONAL INTEREST • Basic Motorcycle Safety: April 13-15, April 20-22, May 4-6, Motorcycle riding fundamentals and safety are addressed with classroom training and 15 hours of riding time.

Motorcycles are provided.

Sessions are held on the RCC Campus.

TENNIS • USTA Tennis Apprentice I – Beginner Tennis for Adults: Saturdays during April 21 – May 26, Beginning tennis class for adults ages 16 and up which

emphasizes the fundamentals of tennis. Sessions are held on the RCC Campus.

• USTA Tennis Apprentice II – Intermediate Tennis for Adults: Saturdays during April 14 – May 19, All intermediate level players ages 16 and up are welcome. Sessions are held on the RCC Campus.

AUTOMOBILE • Vehicle Safety Inspection: April 9-10, May 7-8, June 4-5 – 5-9PM. Each two-session course focuses on the proper procedures for conducting vehicle safety inspections. Class meets at Jumper’s Auto Service in Eden.

• OBC/IM Emissions Training: April 16-17, May 1415, June 11-12 – 5-9PM. Each two-session course prepares auto technicians and service personnel to be safety and emissions inspectors for motor vehicles.

Class meets at Jumper’s Auto Service in Eden.

EXPLORE A NEW CAREER • Effective Teacher Training: April 3-25. 9AM-12PM at the Reidsville Goodwill Training Center. May 1-23, 9AM-12PM on the RCC Campus • Income Maintenance Caseworker (NC FAST) April 10-May 31, 6-9PM. RCC • Nurse Aide Refresher May 2May 10, 8:30AM-5:30PM. Goodwill Resource Center Reidsville.

Saturday Workshops • Intro to Bowls: April 14, 9AM-4PM. Center for Creative Woodworking.

• Intro to Platters: April 21, 9AM-4PM. Center for Creative

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• Woodturned Mother’s Day Gifts: May 5, 9AM-3PM. Center for Creative Woodworking.

• Pen and Pencil Set: May 19, 9AM-2PM. Center for Creative Woodworking.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL COURSES • AHA ACLS Instructor: April 6, 8AM-5PM. RCC Campus.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support: April 21, 8AM-5PM. To Be Announced.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Recert.: April 21, 8AM-5PM. RCC Campus.

• EMT – Basic to EMT • Transition Courses Online: April 9- May 6, Online. eLearning CPR Skills Practice and Testing (approximately 1 hour): M-F April 9-13 or May 711, Call for appt. RCC Campus.

CPR: April 13, 9AM-1PM. RCC Campus.

CPR & First Aid: April 28 or May 11, 9AM-5PM. RCC Campus.

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Garden of Eden • Friends Club –Meetings are held every Tues. at the center at 10am.

On the 4th Tues. of the month we will have a lunch outing, so we meet at 11 or earlier depending on where we are going for lunch. Call 336-627-4711 for details • Legal Aid will be on the second Thurs. of each month. You must call 1-800-951-2257 or 336-3981731 to make an appointment.

• Exercise - Mon., Wednesday and Fri. 8:30-9 inside. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls, and hand held weights.

• Walking Group – Morgan Road Track from 9-9:30 am Mon., Wed. and Fri..

• Play Mah Jongg – Thurs. at 1 pm Come and learn or play. Schedule does vary call before you come.

• Rook - Please show up by 12:45 and play from 1:00pm until 4:00 pm on Wed. • Hand, Foot and Elbow – Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 on Tues.

• Phase 10 on Fri. at 10 am • Bingo at 9am on Mon., April 16th • Pickle ball- Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We play every Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri. at 8-10 at Mill Ave. Recreation Center • Genealogy by appointment call 336-627-4711 • Open Craft time - Fri. at 1pm bring your own craft or work on one we have. Call for information on what is available.

• Watercolor class Wed. at 9:30 ongoing class $6 per class • Watercolor, oil, pastels or acrylic paint class on Thurs. at 9:30. $6 per class. Classes are ongoing.

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School Kindergarten Registration begins Kindergarten registration will be held April 3 - May 4 at 12 schools across Rockingham County. Schools holding kindergarten registration are Bethany, Central, Dillard/New Vision, Douglass, Huntsville, LeaksvilleSpray, Lincoln, Monroeton, South End, Stoneville, Wentworth, and Williamsburg.

Children must be age 5 on or before August 31, 2018, to be eligible to attend kindergarten.

Parents may register their child anytime prior to the first day of school on a walk-in basis.

Parent information needed for Kindergarten Registration: • Certified Birth Certificate • Immunization Record • Proof of residence (street address) Students should register at their home school regardless of whether they plan to apply for a transfer out-of-district. Transfer forms will be available on April 16, 2018 (pending Board of Education approval) at schools and the Central Office. (*Parents wishing to enroll their student at the Dillard/New Vision Magnet School for kindergarten may register directly at New Vision or Dillard, however, parents must still complete a transfer form).

In addition to the open registration dates beginning April 3, 2018 the following schools have designated additional specific times for registration: • Bethany Elementary April 11 & 12th –8:00-6:00pm • Central Elementary April 12 – Move Up Night 6:007:00pm April 26 – 8:00-3:00 Screening (call for apt) • Dillard & New Vision Elem.

April 19: 5:00-7:00pm combined kindergarten meet & greet night at current Dillard location (810 Cure Drive, Madison) • Douglass Elementary April 3 – New Kindergarten

Reg. & Meet/ Greet w/ PTO – 6:30-7:30pm April 10 – Welcome 2018-2019 Kindergarten Night @ Elizabeth’s Pizza – 5:00-8:00pm April 14 (Sat.)– Spring Carnival w/ Kindergarten Reg. Table 11:00am-3:00pm April 24 – Drumming Concert 7:00-8:00pm • Huntsville Elementary April 12 – 3:00-6:30pm (screening) April 13 – 8:00-3:00pm (screening) • Leaksville-Spray Elementary April 10 – 5:00-7:00pm • Lincoln Elementary April 10 –3:00-6:30pm • Monroeton Elementary April 12 – Reg. and Teacher Meet/Greet 3:00-6:30pm • South End Elementary April 10, 11, & 12 – 3 -6:30pm May 1 – Moving Up Night @ 6:00pm • Stoneville Elementary April 12 –3:15-6:30pm (Space Exploration Theme) • Wentworth Elementary April 9 – School Tours, Reg., Crafts, Meet & Greet w/ PTA 12:00-5:00pm • Williamsburg Elementary April 5 – Reg. and Tours 8-6pm April 10 – Reg. and Tours 8:006:00pm * Families living in the current Moss Street Elementary school district who are not enrolling in the Partnership Lab School that will be located in the Moss St. facility for the 2018-2019 school year should register at South End Elementary. * Families living in the current Draper Elementary school zone should register at Lincoln Elementary or Central Elementary based on current address. Contact Pat Wray at 336-634-3986 for information regarding which zone you are in.

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Hall Running for County Commissioner member and former secretary of the Eden Lion’s Club. As a deacon and elder of First Presbyterian Church of Eden, Charlie continues to give his time and energy toward the work of his church.

Mr. Hall says that “having worked in the construction

The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners saluted the Health Education Staff at its regular meeting on March 5th, at the Governmental Center, in Wentworth. Pictured: Beverly Scurry, Tara Martin, Katrina White. Back row Commissioners.

Health Education Staff honored Interim Public Health Director Susan Young presented a Certificate of Recognition for Rockingham Community Health Assessment Advisory Group Exemplify Best Practice for Leadership, Partnership, and Communication to the Health Education staff for the 2016 Community Health Assessment.

Health Education Program Manager/Public Information Officer Katrina R. White, Health Promotions Coordinator Tara Martin, and former Healthy Carolinians Coordinator Beverly Scurry were recognized for their outstanding work with the assessment and community partners.

The 2016 Rockingham County Community Health Assessment was a joint effort among the Rockingham County Dept. of Health & Human Services, Morehead Memorial Hospital, Annie Penn Hospital and United Way of Rockingham County. This is the third time the four agencies have collaborated to combine the public health Community Health Assessment and hospital-based Community Health Needs Assessment. The result of this effort is a countywide Community Health Assessment document and Community Action Plans.

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warehouse facilities on New Street. This is due to the inoperable condition of the old Fieldcrest Mills wastewater treatment plant on the MGM property. Because this property is in the City, we are obligated to provide sewer service to this property.

The city staff began working to secure a funding source for this project late last summer. A funding application was submitted to the North Carolina Department of Commerce in October of 2017 and the city was formally notified in December of 2017 that the project had been funded with a $997,000 grant from the North Carolina Commerce Rural Infrastructure Authority. Design work on the project is currently underway and construction should begin in early summer with completion expected in the early to late fall of this year.

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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Community Outreach Efforts Staff will make a presentation to the Eden Garden Club about the PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 2017 Water Quality Report The 2017 Water Quality Report was recently distributed to the customers of the City of Eden Water Filtration Plant. The Water Quality Report contains information from the EPA, information on the source water and ways to protect it.

Customers may see members of the Water Plant staff throughout the distribution system testing to insure the standards are maintained within the entire system. A copy of the 2017 Water Quality Report can be found at: https://www.edennc.us/DocumentCe nter/View/10316 The New Street Sewer Improvements Project - Update The owners of the MGM Warehouse property formally asked that the city provide sewer to their

EPA AOC and Mandatory Projects to Stop Sanitary Sewer Overflows – Update This EPA Administrative Order on Consent project includes over $33,725,000 worth of sewer improvements that will be completed in the next four years. This project is funded with a $16,660,000 principle forgiveness grant, a $15,000,000 zero percent interest loan and $2,056,600 from the City of Eden. This undertaking is a massive project that will see sewer line improvements in virtually every corner of the City. The engineering design work is now over 50 percent complete and submittals for approval will be made during the early summer this year with construction expected to begin in early 2019. Construction to complete the needed work will then be ongoing through mid- to late 2021. We anticipate that the EPA AOC will be completely satisfied by the five-year deadline of its issuance date of April 22, 2017 – April 22, 2022.

industry for many years and as a business owner, I feel that I can bring valuable experience from the local business sector to the board.” Charlie Hall for Commissioner PO Box 61, Eden, NC 27089 336-932-7290 Charliehalliiiforcommissioner.com

now is tHE timE to PLan your summEr vaCation Charlie Hall has filed as a candidate for the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners.

A county native and local business owner, Charlie has a firm understanding of the local economy and the needs of our citizens concerning job creation, education, and services needed and will use his experience to improve the county.

Charlie is a family man and has been married to Stephanie for more than 30 years; together they raised and educated their two daughters, Erica and Kimberly. Stephanie is a teacher assistant at Stoneville Elementary School.

Hall has been both a deacon and an elder at First Presbyterian Church in Eden. He, along with his wife, Stephanie, and business partners Scott and Lynn Flanagan, is co-owner of Cirrus Construction, Inc., a general contracting company located in Stoneville.

Through volunteerism in the community, he has served and is serving on the boards of several local charitable organizations including The Salvation Army of Eden and The Salvation Army of Rockingham County, The United Way of Rockingham County (as Campaign Chair as well as Board President), the Eden Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and is a

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Art Rocks to auction off chairs (March 21, 2018) The second annual Art Rocks in Rockingham County Festival is coming to Market Square in Reidsville on May 11th. The Festival is a celebration of art, music and our community.

Art Rocks in Rockingham County is a countywide community art project and collaboration sponsored by three nonprofit organizations: Rockingham County Arts Council, UMAR of Reidsville and the Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County.

In this unique celebration of the arts, local artists applied and were selected to paint award winning, NC produced, Troutman rocking chairs with their own unique designs. The Art Rocks committee purchased the Troutman rocking chairs from Flynn Furniture of Madison and made them available to the artists in October 2017. The artists returned the chairs to the committee in March of this year. During the month of April, the chairs will be part of a traveling “Tour of Chairs” in and around Rockingham County.

Some of the chairs have already begun the tour on its first stop at the Rockingham County Tourism and Development Association building.

Other places on the tour include Eden City Hall, Annie Penn Hospital, Madison Music Festival, and the Eden Public Library to name a few. There will be many more stops along the way. Local businesses and community organizations are encouraged to contact Rockingham County Arts Council Executive Director, Melissa Mericle, if they would like to be considered for a spot on the tour.

Following the spring chair tour, these “rocking works of art” will be presented at the Art Rocks in Rockingham County Festival on Market Square in downtown Reidsville on Friday, May 11, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., where they will be auctioned to the public.

This free to attend countywide event will feature food, music, wine & beer, and a live auction where the rocking chairs will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

To find out more about the Tour of Chairs and the Art Rocks in Rockingham County Festival, visit the Art Rocks in Rockingham County Facebook page or send an email to artrocksinrockinghamcounty@gmail.com.

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North Carolina Commissioner of Labor recognized team’s safety performance during recent visit

Mohawk’s Eden facility receives SHARP designation for 7th time When safety is a priority, it shows. For the seventh consecutive year, the team at Mohawk Industries’ Eden manufacturing facility has been commended by the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL).

The site’s 2017 safety performance was recognized with the SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) designation, an initiative coordinated between NCDOL and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration to establish and celebrate exceptional workplace safety standards.

North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Cherie Berry, recently visited the manufacturing facility to congratulate the team on their accomplishment.

“I can’t think of a better group to be in front of, because you make my job so easy,” she said. “North Carolina has the lowest injury and illness rate in the history of the state. It has been going down for the last 17 years. I wish I could take credit for that, but I can’t. It’s because of all of you and what you do every minute of every day, taking care of each other and yourselves.”

Mohawk’s Eden team attributes their success to a constant focus on safety. They work together to identify and remove hazards, share ideas for process improvement and participate in the R-3 program, an initiative

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designed to identify opportunities for implementing safer, more efficient practices in the manufacturing environment.

“We’re a team here at Eden, and we know the most effective thing we can do to promote safety is listen to each other and look out for each other,” Mohawk Regional Safety Specialist Tommy Perdue said. “We’ve accomplished a lot together with our safety programs. The result of that collaboration, training and focus is that we’ve kept people from getting hurt.”

In addition to the recognition from NCDOL, the Eden manufacturing team has won top honors from Mohawk for safety performance as well as recognition for their safety record from Liberty Mutual.

“We’re proud of the excellent work these team members do each day, which has earned them the SHARP recognition year after year,” Mohawk’s Director of Corporate Safety Terry Craft said. “They know the importance of watching out for themselves and their co-workers to make sure everyone stays safe at work.”

World-class safety standards are one part of Mohawk’s holistic value proposition for employees, which also includes community involvement, award-winning training, on-site health care clinics, customizable benefits packages and a vibrant wellness program. This approach has led to Forbes rating Mohawk as the top flooring manufacturer on the magazine’s annual list of America’s Best Large Employers.

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Starting work with the animals at a very young age, at 6 she began her professional showing of these animals. She joined the local Shiloh 4H club 4 years ago and enjoys the friendships and lessons she has earned. A go getter, Addison manages to accomplish almost anything she sets out to do. She was chosen to participate in the Nance Family Goat institute in Febuary in Raleigh. She and her team mates, Mallary Walker, Laura Jesup, and Eve and Anna Agee, placed at the NC State Fair livestock judging contest. Her team mate Anna Agee was first in the Jr overall sheep and Addison was 9 Jr overall goats and the team came in 2 overall Jr Sheep and 4 overall Jr goats. She was also junior overall at the Patrick County Stockmans contest and participated in the county and district talent shows.

In March she had a good weekend at the 2018 Cover Classic where she was Jr Sheep Showmanship winner with Alma and placed 5th in a large class of Jr Goat Showmanship with her new goat Bristol.

Earlier her goat, Denver was named Grand Champion Wether at Stokes County Fair and her sheep Yancy won Grand Champion Sheep at the Union County Fair.

Farris participated in the 2018 East Coast Extravaganza with two other animals goat Bethany and sheep Alma with which she placed 4th on both classes. She is also practicing for this years Livestock judging, Skill a thon and quiz bowl team.

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