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That’s what Chris Jeffries and his family feels they have been experiencing since the June 8th 2012 fire took his family heritage, investments and dreams. Chris, Jamie his brother, and his father Jerald Jeffries of Eden spent many long hours together on what many thought an expensive hobby, but they considered a labor of love. Cars, trucks, rat rods, cycles, and more. All of their spare time was spent collecting, polishing, painting, upholstering and refurbishing and showing classic cars and trucks. In April 2011, Chris and Jerald took his ’46 Rat
Rod to a Myrtle Beach car show; not knowing it would be their last trip together. Jerald passes away about a month later. As a healing process, Chris and his wife Wendy took the '49 Lincoln to Myrtle Beach this year 2012, 1 year after losing his dad. When Jerald passed away in May 2011, his favorite jewel, his candy apple red ’49 Lincoln, as well as his ’33 Plymouth Coupe and two ’57 Ford Station Wagons were put in storage behind the home of his son Chris. It wasn’t alone though; there were many more classic vehicles to keep Jerald’s cars company. Also nestled in the
Build it and they will Come… or will they? For almost a year Eden and the surrounding communities have yearned for a quality, centrally located license plate agency. This need prompted J.R. and Gina Childress to put their money on the line and their desire to serve the community to work. They purchased the former Bible Book Store
building located at 712 Washington Street in Eden, in the Olde Leaksville Historic District. They poured thousands of dollars and hundreds of man-hours into designing the perfect place and training themselves and their employees for the venture.
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large building were two beautiful motorcycles, a ’63 Mercury Monterey, ’47 Oldsmobile, ’71 Mustang, a ’72 Shasta Camper and ’68 Scotty Camper, both fully restored. Odd vehicles in the building included 2 go-carts, a trailer, the family lawnmower, about a dozen bikes and unimaginable parts for restoration waiting to be installed. Two motorcycles, a ’98 Honda Shadow and a 2001 Harley Road King Classic, which he had just bought with cash on Monday, drove home and parked, both burned on Friday. The ’33 Plymouth Coupe, which used to race at Draper Raceway, was featured in the December 1971 Hot Rod Magazine,
which was of then unheard of to feature an East-Coast car. The ‘49 Lincoln had won numerous awards and the developer of the Candy-Apple red paint, Joe Bailon, once chose this car for the best paint job. The ’50 Chevrolet was bought new from Johnson Motors in Draper and had been off road and in storage since 1978, with only 32,000 actual miles on it. Another family heirloom stored inside was a ’50 Chevrolet, which was Chris’ great grandfathers car and had only 32,000 miles on it. All these things along with thousands in tools went up in a column of smoke that could be seen for many miles away while
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City mourns loss of sisters INDEX
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Well over a thousand mourners attended the visitation and funeral of the young London sisters of Eden in July. Taylor and Meredith London were killed in an auto accident in July when the car in which they were passengers left the road, hit an embankment and went airborne, eventually hitting a tree. The driver, a close family friend, Taylor White, 19, was sent to Moses Cone Hospital with extensive injuries.
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Letters to the Editor DRBA reports Fracking Bill Veto overriden The override of Governor Perdue's veto of the fracking bill (S820) was heartbreaking, but an indicator of how much we have all done together. The grassroots support for sustaining a veto was so strong that fracking supporters had to resort to buying off legislators and "parliamentary trickery" to win. We are still strong, and if anything can be said about this grassroots movement, it's that we won't give up! Although S820 passed, there is still much need for your advocacy and action. Keep in mind that there are at least 2 years before drilling could start, and we'll need to work together to continue to push back against the natural gas industry during that time. Fracking could also be a campaign issue for legislators who are up for reelection this fall. In the short term, here are a few things you can do: Please take a moment to thank your representatives for standing strong against fracking in NC, if they voted against the override. Especially important to thank are Representative McGrady (RHenderson, 919-733-5956, Chuck.McGrady@ncleg.net) and Representative Holloway (R-Rockingham/Stokes, 919-733-5609, Bryan.Holloway@ncleg.net) for crossing party lines to vote against an override, and Representative Brandon (D-Mecklenburg, 919-7335825, Marcus.Brandon@ncleg.net) who nearly changed his vote to override, but voted to sustain the veto. Especially important to call in disappointment are Representative Hamilton (D-New Hanover, 919-733-5754, Susi.Hamilton@ncleg.net) who voted to override in exchange for a tax credit that will benefit her district, and Representatives Moore (D-Mecklenburg, 919-733-5606, Rodney.Moore@ncleg.net) and Alexander (D-Mecklenburg, 919-7335778, Kelly.Alexander@ncleg.net) who also voted for the override. Please support the Dan River Basin Association's Stewardship Fund to help address environmental threats to our watershed: http://www.danriver.org/Members/Gifts_Donations.htm Dan River Basin Association
To the Editor On a beautiful Saturday afternoon in July the New Concept Republican Women hosted an Independence Picnic for the members of the Republican Party and the candidates running for election in November, 2012. The outdoor event was held at the home of Norma Jean and Harry Mckinney . As guests mingled and talked, Monk Barton was busy at the grill preparing hamburgers and hot dogs to add to the abundance of food and desserts. The attendance was a who's who of candidates including Howard Coble for US Senate, Dan Forest for Lt. Governor, Bert Jones who is a Representative in the NC House, Mark Richardson for County Commissioner and Zane Cardwell for County Commissioner and School Board member Ron Price. All candidates were open for questions in a setting that provided "one on one" conversations which was a refreshing approach to get to know them. Also present were County Commissioner Craig Travis, Sheriff Sam Page and representing Will of the People Dot and Jim Bush. New Concept Republican Women is a very active group and welcome new members. Anyone interested can contact Rose Black @ 336.623.1172. Dot Bush
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Letter to the editor To build a house with a neighbor is more than physical. It’s a spiritual action, too! On Sunday, May 6, First Baptist Church of Eden hosted the home dedication for the Patterson family: Roger, Debbie and Joy. Dr. Craig Bowman, pastor, reminded those present that many unnamed people blessed the 503 Greenwood Street residence by their labors, donations, or discounts on materials. On this special occasion, the Ladies Mission of First Baptist Church Draper gave the family a toolbox. Reidsville Bible Book Store provided the Holy Bible. Susan Pruitt’s Home Interior prepared a welcome wreath. Completing its 19th year, Rockingham Habitat for Humanity volunteers and supporters have built 18 houses and remodeled seven (7). The Building Team for House #18 included Ron Noble and Jack Burgart, Coordinators; Stuart Archer, Gary Fox, Cecil Galloway, Mack Hall, Bryce McCoy, Rob Martin. Nancy Tate and Denise Tuggle assisted. James “Mack” McKinney was the volunteer contractor. Shirley and the late Ronald Deem donated the property. A grant from Home Savings Bank Charitable Endowment provided the new energy efficient Icynene insulation. Hearn & Associates of Lexington NC installed it. King’s Chandelier donated interior and exterior lights. Project contributors included All About Floor, Advanced Energy, B & S Drywall, Budget Terminate & Pest Control, Builder’s Mart, Inc.; Burns Painting, City of Eden, Chandler Concrete Company, Church Street Station, Crawford’s Plumbing Service, Dick’s DriveIn, Domino’s Pizza, Duke Energy and Mike Durham. Additional assistance was provided by ECS Carolinas, LLP; Garrett Masonry, Heat & Air Controllers, Home Depot, King’s Chandelier, Little Caesars, Lowe’s Home
Improvements, Maddrey Etringer Smith Hollwell Toney, LLP; Martinsville Concrete Products, Inc.; Tom Patterson, Pine Hall Brick, McDonald’s, N & L Electric, Ron Noble Cabinets, Reidsville Quarry, Railroad Café, Charles Robertson, Rockingham County Tax Department, Subway of Van Buren Road, Super Mart, Triad Septic Tank Company, Whirlpool Corporation and Womack Electric Supply. Church and organization representation included Calvary Baptist, Caregivers of Rockingham County, Christian View, Christian Worship Assembly, Church of the Epiphany, Eden Baptist Church, First Baptist Draper, First Baptist Eden, First Church of the Brethren, First Presbyterian Eden, First UMC Eden, Leaksville UMC, Lowe’s UMC, McMichael High School Drafting Class, North Spray Christian, Rising Star Baptist, Rockingham County Friends Meeting, St. Joseph of the Hills and others not listed on the worksite registry. The Family Selection Team and others included Pam Artis, Jim Barko, Mary Bell, Linda Hampton, Betty Matthews, Jerry Myott, Peggy Nesbit, Rhonda Rhodes, Gene Robertson, Ken and Joyce Vaughn. Board of Directors included Gloria Best, President Jack Burgart, Kim DePriest, Mack Hall, Vice President Charlene King, Treasurer Jerry Myott, Ron Noble, Rose Mary Nolan, Deborah Poole, Hazel Puckett, Bill Rose, Denise Smith and Judy Wall. 20th ANNIVERSARY HOUSE BUILD: Contact [6270160] Nancy Tate, Denise Tuggle or Freda Poppleton at 249 The Boulevard Eden. Volunteer a few hours at the ReStore or on the Family Selection, Family Support or Site Selection Team. Discover for yourself the riches in the experience! Habitat for Humanity
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Fire... Continued from Page 1 Chris and family were paying respects at a friend’s funeral. Around 6pm Chris received a call from his wife Wendy saying their garage was on fire and to get home. Unbeknownst to him, his wife had already burned her hand trying to gain entrance. As most do Chris downplayed it in his mind as he drove towards home but as he reached Hilltop on 87 near Eden, his fears became more than reality. He could see the column of smoke rising from his Pratt Road residence. A lifetime of work and dedication to detail and restoring the past came to a sudden end with a fire that burned so hot there was nothing left but burned and twisted scrap metal. Leaksville Rural, Shiloh and Madison fire departments were dispatched to fight the flames, but when all was said and done the only thing to do was to keep the house itself and surrounding items from going up in flames as well. The Fire Marshall estimated damages if liquidated around a quarter of a million, not counting the parts and tools that were inside Chris notes that the next day the community gave such a strong response that it left him speechless. Neighbors, friends, family and fellow car enthusiasts came to express their sorrow and to lend a hand, some without a word spoken simply put on gloves, grabbed shovels, and began sifting through the rubble
for anything they could recognize as salvageable. Some took time to just stand and stare in disbelief, one saying it goes to show how temporary “things” are. But there wasn’t much to salvage, most went into a huge dumpster or trucks to carry for the sale of scrap metal. His family joined in and Chris’ son Alex, 12, was his saving grace, digging into the disaster with both hands, never complaining. Chris said Alex kept him sane at times when he just couldn’t himself see the light at the end of the tunnel. Aleex had spent many hours working along side his father and grandfather in that building and it meant a lot to him, too. During the fire two classic cars were saved from the wreckage, sustaining thousands in damage but recoverable. Jeffries would like to express his appreciation to Kevin Coats of Tri-City Group, David Fleming, Kelly Dickerson, Chris Chambers, Steve Baker and Mike Sawyers, they had a very successful poker run held at Summers Bar & Grill in Eden to help the family recover from the financial burden the fire put on them as well as the loss of their heritage. “I have helped at a lot of poker runs in the past with my band, and never knew what that donation of time meant to the person being honored,” says Jeffries, “ How humbling if is for people to com to your rescue.” His friends at the Eden Cruise in also pitched in, dedicat-
ing the July event to him and his family, and offers many thanks to Tim Lancaster of the Eden Cruises and his friends. The fire did approximately $15,000 damage to their home itself, as well as destroying the 40-foot long x 30-foot deep storage/garage and 16x40 foot leanto. The building itself and the Lincoln, had some insurance, and Jeffries notes that Farm Bureau has been awesome with helping with the claims. Jeffries notes that the first priority is getting the house back to normal, the fire which was several yards away from the home, still melted the siding, and damaged the roof and windows. They say some good comes from every tragedy, if so, in this case on of those would be the dedication of friends in the classic car world. At 10am, the morning after the fire, Tommy Heffinger, jerry Stratton, Steve Baker and Ricky Martin showed up on scene with a rollback truck, taking the injured 1946 Ford Rat Rod. Even though it was severely damaged, they worked a miracle and by the next Friday nights Cruise-in the car was brought to the show, new windshield, new lights, stickers, right down to the ’46 Draper City Strip on the front. Chris Jeffries and his family know there are so many others to thank, family and friends, colleagues and even total strangers, whom they hope know how much their efforts meant to them.
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¶ PAGE 4 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, AUGUST 2012 NCLPA...Continued From Page 1 They opened the doors on June 12th to an enthusiastic community and began processing all title and license plate needs for anyone in the state. No more putting your info on-line, waiting
for your renewal stickers to come through the mail, and worrying they could be lost or stolen. For the exact same price as on-line, simply come in and walk out with your updated plate sticker and
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COUNTY WIDE OBITUARIES Dewey Frank Ayers, Jr., 69 - Eden Roger “Dean” Amos, 61 Emma Earline Hall Adkins, 78 Virginia Cardwell Apple, 90 - Reidsville Jettie Rogers Baughn, 70 - Eden John Wayne Burnette, 77 - Rockingham County Louis Frye Bondurant, Sr., 84 Wilma Ruth Huntsinger Bridges, 87 Bentley Wayne Brim, 6 months old - Madison Igie DuBois Boyd, 67 - Eden Doris “Dean” Rakestraw Burgess, 65 - Stoneville Lucille Ella Kennon Baker, 84 - Rockingham County Steve Kenneth Barlow, 63 Cecil D. Cardwell, 92 - Mayodan William Junior Carter, 81 - Rockingham County Loretta Page Clymer, 92 - Reidsville Betty Hobbs Cummings, 77 - Reidsville Norman Glenn Carter, 82 - Eden Millard Elmo Daniel "Brah", 73 Inez S. Dillard - Eden Clarence Vernon Deaton, 73 - Reidsville Harold Gene Dodson Loraine Moore Eason, 81 Maggie Mae Coleman Easter, 89 - Rockingham County Cecil Welborn Edens, 86 Wiley Graham "Corkey" Fields, 84 - Eden Margaret "Maggie" Helen Fagge, 31 - Stoneville Martha Dunagan Ferguson, 96 - Reidsville John Hughes Giles Margie Steele Glidewell, 60 Faye Vernon Griffin, 84 - Mayodan Louis B. Hampton, 62 Willard Jackson Hammett, 83 - Reidsville Alfred Lee Hearp, 83 - Reidsville Gloria “Jackie” Hawkins Halbrook, 88 - Reidsville Michael A. Hall, 66 - Madison Christon Overby Inman, 36 - Eden Johnnie Jerome Joyce, 91 - Madison Clarence Edwin “Red” Knight, Jr., 61 - Madison Lynn Stone Kenny, 46 Idella P. Lawson Gracie Comer Lasley, 93 - Reidsville Marvin Taylor Lancaster, 88 - Rockingham County James Curtis “Henry” Landreth, 74 - Madison Lewis Dolphus Lee, 82 Jerry Franklin Landreth, 67 - Madison Lauren Taylor London, 23 - Eden Meredith Ann London, 18 - Eden Philip Lish, 51 Rush E. Minter, 85 - Eden David E. Martin, 70 Frances Richardson Manuel, 74 - Madison Steve W. Martin, 67 - Mayodan Burton S. Matthews, 88 - Eden Richard “Dick” Mack, 88 Brenda Handy Moorefied, 58 - Rockingham County Barbara Ray Mabe, 77 - Eden Theresa Danette Norman, 41 - Eden Ruby Caroleen O'Dell, 62 Elizabeth Barker Ogburn, 96 - Eden Jereline Talley O’Bryant, 92 - Reidsville Joyce Rae Peterson, 84 Marjorie B. Price, 82 - Eden Willard Odell Paschal, Jr., 72 - Rockingham County Calvin Paul “Pat” Patterson, 87 - Reidsville Edna Strader Perdew, 94 - Reidsville Elizabeth "Lib" LaPrad Poindexter, 71 - Ruffin Patsy IvaJean Justice Purdy, 76 - Mayodan Robert Pass, 69 - Eden Helen E. Pinnix, 81 - Eden Elmer Cornelius Priddy, 79 - Madison Msgt. Frederick Reynolds (Ret), 77 - Eden Alicia Dyan Pace Riddle, 41 - Eden John Lloyd Reimer, 69 James Harold Robertson, 90 - Stoneville Grady Johnson Stafford, “Coach Stafford” 81 - Reidsville Myrtle S. Shropshire, 95 - Reidsville Vera Vaughn Stanfield, 85 - Rockingham County Claude Swanson Scott, 82 - Rockingham County Jeanette R. Scales, 80 - Madison Irene Allen Southard, 89 - Reidsville Nannie Pearl McBride Stevens, 83 Mary Frances Collins Todd, 73 - Reidsville John Linuel Troxler, 89 - Rockingham County Jacqueline Hennis Vaden, 82 - Mayodan C. Ellis Warf, 63 Clarence William Watkins, 74 - Rockingham County James Hunt Wilder, 74 Barney J. Warren, 86 - Eden Lucy Mae Massey Walker, 96 Stacie Elizabeth Bennett Yates, 95 - Mayodan Mary Elizabeth Hankins Ziglar, 78 - Madison
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Jettie Rogers Baughn, 70 Aug. 18, 1941 - July 3, 2012 of Mooresville, N.C.passed away at her residence. She was born in Eden, N.C. to the late Leonard Lee and Noney Barker Rogers. Jettie worked at Myers Park County Club and Charlotte Country Club for many year until she retired. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, John Clifton Baughn; sisters, Pat Vasser and Jeanette Clark both of Eden; grandchildren, Lee Ann Baughn and Adam Baughn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, John Baughn, Jr. The Family received friends on July 6 at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. The funeral service was held at Charlotte Memorial Gardens in Charlotte. Mrs. Roby L. Walker and Bishop Carl Overton offciated the funeral. Condolences may be made to the Baugn family at www. cavin-cook.com
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INFANT CPR 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 7 Morehead Hospital Main Conference Room. A class for expectant parents and grandparents to learn the basic techniques of infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Demonstrations and practice sessions provided. Instructors certified by the American Heart Association. • CHRONIC DISEASE MANG. PROGRAMS Cardiac Rehab & Maintenance Morehead Hosp. Diabetes Education Classroom. Call 336-627-0409, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., to register - Diabetes Management Program Morehead Hosp.Diabetes Education Classroom Call 336-627-0409, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., to register - Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Morehead Memorial Hospital Diabetes Education Classroom Call 336-627-0409, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., to register A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND CANCER PREVENTION 12:00 noon, Thursday, August 23 Morehead Memorial Hospital Downstairs Classroom.Morehead Memorial Hospital invites you to join Heather Syrylo with the American Cancer Society to learn more about the connection between a healthy lifestyle and cancer prevention. Healthy lifestyle tips and recommendations. Free and open to the public. Reg. is required and lunch will be provided to those who register by Monday, August 20. To register, please call 336-627-8510. • HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 WLOE AM • WMYN AM 11:30 a.m., 2nd & 4th Wednesday
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• ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL Annie Penn Hospital of Reidsville, offers many community Education Classes, most totally free of charge to anyone. Call the following numbers for details about the listed classes... MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS - Look Good…Feel Better – Annie Penn Hosp. Female cancer patients are invited to a FREE beauty makeover. Each female cancer patient receives a FREE makeup kit worth $200. Classes on First Wednesday of each month. To register, call 951-4584. – Total Joint Education Class 2nd Thursday of each month. Information and demonstrations to patients who are considering, or scheduling total knee or total hip replacements. Call 951-4357. – Alzheimer’s Support Group 2nd Monday of month from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in South Day Room of the Penn Nursing Center. For family, friends, and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call 951-4674. – Free Diabetes Classes Held on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in Dining Room A on Annie Penn Hospital’s Ground Floor, and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the same location. Each class will covers: Portion size, food labels, carbohydrate sources, carbohydrate counting, and weight management. No appointmentz necessary. Call Jenifer Kayan, RD, LDN at 951-4673. • DIABETIC EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR EVERYDAY LIVING Eden Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 3rd Thursday of every month, 3 pm. No reservations necessary, FREE to the public! Pete Crouch, owner of Eden Drug, speaks on different topics monthly. Please call the store if you have questions: 627-4854. RED CROSS BLOODMOBILES Appointments are strongly recommended for donors to get in and out faster. Call for the nearest bloodmobile 349-3434 WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wednesday at 7pm. FREE to Public! Door Prizes! Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden, NC (next to library) 627-4325 ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈
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6-7:30pm. Registration Required call Kevin Bedard. 336-623-6064 kbedard@osbornebaptist.com SPECIAL POPULATION DANCE The Arc Of Rockingham County sponsors a special population dance monthly (the 2nd Thurs. of month RCC, Whitcomb Student Center. 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Refreshments. 336-627-7565 FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUP. Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month 6:30pm- 8:00pm, DSS Conf. Room. Jo Wilson 342-1394 CIVIL AIR PATROL The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is seeking volunteer members to help perform emergency services (including search & rescue and disaster relief operations) Aerospace education; and cadet programs for teens. Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Shiloh Airport. Call Charlie Spratt at 336-537-3115 or 336-520-7886.
MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS - Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m., every Wednesday Morehead Mem. Hosp.Dining Room Open meeting - for those interested in recovery from alcoholism. For info. call 336-623-9315 or 336-613-2551. - Al-Anon - Fri’s 8pm - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous - Rock of Eden Spray Methodist. Wed’s Morehead Hosp. Dining Room - Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm - NA (Narcotics Anon.) Meets 5 days a week at the REMMSCO Annex, 108 N. Main St, Reidsville. Includes a noon meeting on Monday and 8 PM meetings Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 1 hour meetings, open to all. - Alzheimer’s Support Group 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 19 Morehead Nursing Center (call for location) MNC Recr. Services Director at 336-623-9712, ext. 2619 or by email at ahardy@morehead.org. - Look Good - Feel Better - EDEN 10 a.m. - noon, Monday, August 20 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center To register, call 336-623-9713. - Parkinson’s Disease Support Group 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 21 Morehead Hosp Main Conf. Room For more information call 336-627-6199. - Special Young Adults, A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Tues, August 7 & 21 Hosp Downstairs Classroom. Call Brenda Moore at 336-623-1077 or 336613-5174 after 6 p.m. - COMMUNITY OF HOPE CANCER SUPPORT PROGRAM 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 14 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room. Designed to help patients and their families/caregivers/ friends, cope with cancer. Family concerns, financial concerns and spiritual concerns addressed. For more info, call Susie Pool at 336-623-9711, Ext. 2662.
GENEALOGY: The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 NC 14, south of Eden, open 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.Wed.. A professional genealogist at the Tuesday morning sessions 623-7154. MINORITY BUSINESS ASSOC.EDEN Meets 1st Monday of each month at 6:00pm - Eden Chamber of Commerce, Van Buren Rd. Call Butch-627-7600 PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League All Marines, former Marines and their spouses are invited to attend the monthly meeting: the 2nd Thursday of each mo. at 7:00 pm at the Leaksville Christian Church, 1010 Washinton St., Eden. (next to Dick’s Drive In) For info call Chet Chrismon 336-552-8760 THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS Chapter 63 Have a new location for their monthly meetings and office to conduct business. This location is in the Agricultural Building located at 525 HWY NC 65 in Wentworth, this is the old Wentworth School. The office is in room 180 and they will be opened for business on June 1st, office hours are 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM Monday through Friday and after hours by appointment only for those who cannot get there during regular hours. We are ready to help any veteran who needs help filing a claim for disability with the VA. Contactt 349-6040 or via Email at davnc63@Yahoo.com. Daniel Apple, Public Information Officer Rockingham County Chapter of the DAV CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Invites you to our “Trendy Treasures” in Mayodan, Thursday, August 16th. The Wray Centre, 432 Bridge St., Eden. Melanie Barnes of Trendy Treasures of Mayodan will have a fashion show using items from her shop. Judy Blevins from Wake Forest, NC will tell us about”cheering even when life has given you nothing to cheer about.” Music by Marie Fox. $10 at the Door. Call Shelby Baker 9392230 or Mary Robertson 342-1524 for res. MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” (Madison) Meet every 2nd Thursday of month 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg You Do Not have to be a vet to attend. RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Monthly Meetings held 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. Red Cross Bldg 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville. 573-3317 or 548-2027 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Invites you to visit and join! They meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 Starting in August – monthly meetings on Second Saturdays at 10 am at the legion. So . . . August 11 at 10 am. For more information, call Richard at 623-8122 and leave a message. AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, Meets the 1st Monday each month at 7pm at the post located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-342-6433. GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER GED, Intro to Computers, ESL, Adv. Computer, Employability Skills (HRD) classes Network Room, Resume Assistance. • Eden - Call 336-637-1010 or 336 6233007 to reg. • Reidsville. Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes AMVETS- Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – Rockingham County Chapter 1161 – meets the third Wednesday of every month at the MAYFLOWER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 1641 Freeway Drive, Reidsville, 11:30 a.m. All federal active and retired employees & spouses (including postal and military) are welcome. Call Tom Lovell – 336-623-1081. APSRC - Monthly meeting for the Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County (APSRC) held from 2 to 4 pm the third Sunday of every month at Hospice of Rockingham County, 2150 Hwy 65, Wentworth, in the patient building to the left. For more information, visit www.apsrc.org, email info@apsrc.org or call (336) 791.4606.
MEALS MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time. Anyone 60 years of age and over Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches, donations are gladly accepted if you are able. • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St. Eden Site Managers- Mildred Cochran Kay Ramsey 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Rita Hunt • REIDSVILLE SENIOR CENTER Reidsville Rec./ RHS Apartment 201 N Washington St., Reidsville Site Manager- Diane Clark 349-9757 • SALVATION ARMY Hungry? Come by and have a meal on us! Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Sun. 9:30 worship, 11am Sunday School.
CLUBS WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Ruritan Club meets 2nd Tuesday each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB Meets at the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday or the month - 7pm Call Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005
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Church Events A New feature of Eden’s Own / Rockingham County Star 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 10 Lines or less the fee is $10 The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month, 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.
SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 THE BOULEVARD EDEN • 336-635-2277 WE ARE DOING IT AGAIN! BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES and Variety of other items. Inviting you to attend our Community Outreach Event. We are giving away SCHOOL SUPPLIES, Gatorade G-2, and variety of other items. And it is all free! Come see for yourself. It will be our pleasure to serve you on a first come, first serve basis. Place: Shaw Christian Church Youth Center Saturday, August 4, 2012, 11:00AM- 2:00PM Need transportation? Please call 336-635-2277 • HOMECOMING AT NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH 486 NC 700 - Eden August 19th, 2012 starting at 10:30 with Mark Bishop Everyone Welcome - Hope to see you there! If you need info or transportations call 336453-8629
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E vents HAPPENING THIS MONTH ... DRBA FIRST SATURDAY OUTING 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 4. 5.5-mile float on Dan River in Kibler Valley, VA, beginning at a private put-in. Meet at 3121 Kibler Valley Rd. off VA Rt. 648 (Kibler Valley Rd.) (GPS 36.380497W, 80.272012N). Bring boat, life jackets, lunch, and water. Dress in layers of synthetic fabric or wool; be prepared for wind or rain. Free and open to the public Contact: Will Truslow, 336-547-1903, willtruslow@hotmail.com More information: www.danriver.org FOOTBALL OPENING KICK OFF AT MHS August 17th 2012 The Eden Evening Lion’s Club & Momrehead High’s Booster Club are preeparing for 2012 Football Season. The Evening Lion’s club continues to provide food and refresehemtns at the concession stand as they have for over twenty years. They look forward to serving you this season and hope that everyone will come out and support MHS Football and the concession stand.
River Rats & Pole Cats REUNION Most of the originals have passed away and their children and family are invited to attend and learn how they lived when there was no TV and cars for everyone, no frills. River Rats - Northside of Smith River Pole Cats - Southside of Smith River
Friday, August 24th 2012 11am - 2pm at the Whistle Jacket by the River 441 Mebane Bridge Road, Eden DAN RIVER BOAT RACE August 4, 2012 – Lindsey Bridge Access, Madison Race Day - 8:30-10:30 a.m. Check in at Lindsey Bridge Access 11:00 a.m. Race Begins Boats are released at one-minute intervals for timed racing. Those entering more than one timed event should arrive early to be placed in front of line! Free shuttle service between access sites. PreRegistered - Pick up packet, On-Site Registration - $20www.danriverboatrace.org EDEN’S CONCERT’S IN THE PARK Sat., Aug. 25 - 6:30 p.m. - Veronica Jones Sat., Sept. 29. - 6:30 p.m. - The Bullet BandFREE Concerts In The Park 2012 at City Of Eden’s Freedom Park are sponsored by Eden Parks & Recreation. Each event is located on the corner of Stadium and Edgewood Eden Kiwanis Amphitheatre. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. THEARTRE GUILD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY • August 9-10, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. Disney’s Camp Rock Auditions RCC Auditorium in the Advanced Technologies Building See our website for additional information www.tgrc-nc.com • August 17, 2012 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. TGRC Sonic Night, 1570 Freeway Drive, Reidsville, NC TGRC receives 10% of all purchases REIDSVILLE DOWNTOWN EVENTS - AUGUST Aug. 3 – Downtown Shopping Night Aug 4 – Sidewalk Saturday Aug 9 – Outdoor Movie “War Horse” Aug 10 – Cruise In – Downtown Aug 18 – Free Concert – American Aquarium Aug 28 – Local Spotlight Date and events are subject to change and events will be added. Public parking lots are available in the 200 block of E. Morehead St. across from the Police Station, in the 200 block of Gilmer St., in the 100 block and 200 block of W. Market St., and Market Square. Street parking is reserved for customers and is limited to 2 hours. Street parking will be strictly enforced. Fines increase with repeat parking violations. For more information please call Reidsville Downtown Corporation 336-347-2307.
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REIDSVILLE FITNESS ON THE SQUARE August Events 2 – CORE with Dr. Matt Taylor 7 – Zumba with April or Amy 9 – CORE with Dr. Matt Taylor 14 – Zumba with April or Amy 16 – CORE with Dr. Matt Taylor 21 – Zumba with April or Amy 23 – CORE with Dr. Matt Taylor 28 – Zumba with April or Amy 30 – CORE with Dr. Matt Taylor
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS DAN RIVER ART MARKET & GALLERY Open Thurs’ 10-4 and Fri. 11-2 Second Saturdays 11-2 and by appt! Watch for Studio Tour 2013! Artists interested in putting your artwork in can find info here. Find us on Facebook! Sign up for our free Newsletter!info@artsinrockingham.org
especially need Children’s Infant Toddlers plus women’s Plus Sizes. They are also in need of Jewelry (even if broken), Phone: 336-627-5003 SALVATION ARMY -EDEN Donations are accepted at 346 Kings Hwy.Mon. through Sat., 10. a.m. - 4.p.m. For information regarding the new store in Eden, please contact Major Robbie Robbins at Robbie.robbins@uss.salvationarmy.org or 336-349-4923 ext. 103. ROCK. CO. HUMANE SOCIETY FREE and Low Priced CATS. Neutered and all shots. For caring people with good homes. Call 336-623-4428, or visit 205 Boone Rd., Eden.
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COLUMBIAN CENTER DANCE Ridgeway Virginia Music every Monday & Saturday 7pm 9:30pm. For More info call Wayne at 276340-6212
RIVERFEST – September 14 & 15, 2012 – Washington St. Area, Eden. www.exploreedennc.com
EDEN HABITAT RESTORE & OFFICE 249 The Boulevard/Irving Ave. ReStore: 1st SATURDAY monthly [8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.]. Weekly: MON. and THURS. [1 to 3 p.m.] Find new and used household, construction items. Welcome taxdeductible items and donations. Recycle goods to benefit buyers and to build houses. Call the Office [627-0160] for large load or large item pickup. MUSIC AT THE BARN Tuesdays 7pm the doors open at 151 Gant Road, Eden. - Bluegrass music & Jam sessions. Free to public. Full August Schedule 2nd & 4th Sat., 6pm covered dish - 7pm Aug. 7 7:00PM “Debbie & the Pickers” Aug. 11 7:00PM “Hubert Lawson & the Country Bluegrass Boys” Aug. 14 “Southern Gentlemen” Aug. 21 “Grassifieds” Aug. 25 7:00PM “Southern Gentlemen” (Hat Day) Aug.t 28 “Southern Gentlemen” For Information contact Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018. or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144. CASCADE COMMUNITY CENTER DANCE Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions available. Music every Friday night: From 710 pm by Cascade Express and Friends and the 1st and 3rd Saturday night is BlueGrass Music. SENIOR ANIMALS NEED HOME Some really loving dogs at the Humane Society need your help. There are quite a few older dogs that need a good loving home. All are on the small side, some a little too heavy, but still small breed dogs. Please consider taking one of these dogs into your home. Call 336-623-4428 (11am - 4pm Mon, Tues, Thur., Fri. and Sat. Closed on Wed. & Sun.) We Need Volunteers! NEW BEGINNINGS 653 Washington St., Eden This thrift shop’s proceeds support the Rockingham County Women’s Shelter. Please donate your unneeded items. They
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MAYODAN HOMECOMING FESTIVAL September 8, 2012 – Downtown Mayodan.
SENIOR DANCE - EDEN Monday, August 27 Last Monday of every month CB Hut on Boone Rd., Eden $5 entry. Door prizes and 50/50. Sponsored by City of Eden Recreation, Everyone welcome. Band starts at 7pm. Free line dance lessons at 6.
SENIOR DANCES AT REIDSVILLE EVENTS CENTER Downtown Reidsville @ 223 S. Scales St. - Monday 7:pm - 9:30pm Southern Breeze - Country Variety featuring Eddy Irving on Sax - Tuesday - Bluegrass Night 7pm - 9:30pm - Thursday - Classic Country with the City Limits Band 7pm:9;30pm For more info contact Bob or Myra Tudor at 336-342-6770.
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STONEVILLE FALL FESTIVAL September 29, 2012 – Downtown MAYODAN ANTIQUE FESTIVAL September 21 & 22, 2012 – Farris Memorial Park, 2878 Park Rd., Mayodan. www.mayodanantiques.com REIDSVILLE DOWNTOWN HOMEGROWN FESTIVAL – September 28 & 29, 2012 – Downtown Reidsville. www.downtownreidsvillenc.com HOSPICE OF R. C. VOLUNTEER TRAINING CLASSES Held at the Hospice Home Community Room September 25, 27, Oct. 2, 4, 9, 11 from 6:oo to 9:00 pm. For more information, please call Barbara Moore at 427-9026 x 402 MADISON HERITAGE FESTIVAl – October 6, 2012 – Downtown Madison. www.madisonheritagefestival.com -Fall Festival – October 27, 2012 – Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Rd., Eden. www.exploreedennc.com OLDE LEAKSVILLE SHOPPING DISTRICT Wedding Show – November 3, 2012 – Olde Leaksville Shoppiung District, 663 Washinton St., Eden. www.exploreedennc.com 2ND ANNUAL OPEN DOOR STUDIO TOUR – November 9, 10, 11, 2012 – Locations Throughout The County. www.artsinrockingham.org FALL GOLF OUTING Morhead Hospital Foundation 12:45 Friday, Oct.5, 2012, Oak Hill Golf & event Center(Formerly Meadow Greens) THEARTRE GUILD OF R.C. • September 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Dracula Auditions RCC Student Center (downstairs) See our website for additional information www.tgrc-nc.com • September 9, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. Dracula Auditions.RCC Student Center (downstairs) See our website for information www.tgrc-nc.com • September 14, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Disney’s Camp Rock Performances RCC Auditorium in the Advanced Technologies Building See our website for additional information www.tgrc-nc.com • Sept. 15, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Disney’s Camp Rock Performances RCC Auditorium in the Advanced Technologies Bldg. www.tgrc-nc.com • September 16, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. Disney’s Camp Rock Performances RCC Auditorium in the Advanced Technologies Bldg. www.tgrc-nc.com
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Gov. Bev Perdue today ordered all North Carolina state flags to be lowered to half-staff on all state facilities from sunrise to sunset on July 3, in tribute to the N.C. National Guard members who died in the line of duty July 1st night when their plane crashed en route to South Dakota to assist in battling wildfires. Citizens and local governments were encouraged to fly flags at half-staff as well. “This tragic loss underscores the risks and sacrifices our servicemen and women make on a daily basis,” Gov. Perdue said. “Whether at home or abroad, they leave their families to keep us safe and protect our freedom. Every North Carolinian should be proud of and humbled by these patriotic Americans’ willingness to put themselves in harm’s way every day.”
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Church to honor First Responders First Presbyterian Church of Eden will honor First Responders – police, fire, and emergency medical personnel – in a special worship service on Sunday, August 19 at 9:45 am. Members of the Eden Police Department, Eden Fire Department, Eden Rescue Squad, Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, and the NC Highway Patrol in Rockingham County have been invited to attend this special service, along with their families, followed by a reception in their honor. Each department will be recognized, and there will be prayers for safety and success in the performance of their duties. First Presbyterian Church is located off South Van Buren Road (NC 14) at the end of Arbor Lane, behind the Wal Mart. All are are welcome! Childcare is provided. Contact pastor Peter N. Smith for more information, or visit the church website at: www.firstpresbyterianeden.org.
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A Jewel in the Rough... Mayo State Park There is a jewel in Mayodan that many have not taken advantage of. Located at 500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC (GPS: 36.438800, -79.938171) is the Mayo River State Park's interim facility, Mayo Mountain Access, opened to the public on April 1, 2010. Keith Martin, Park Superintendent, said at although most funds are targeted at renovating the ponds at present, which have a leak, many plans are on the horizon to make Mayo State Park a diamond from the rough. The entire park is presently 1,967 acres, with Park staff available to provide outreach environmental education programs. Located at the site are a park office/visitor contact station, picnic shelter with grills (accommodates up to 100 and may be reserved), three individual picnic pads each with table and grill, .5-mile loop hiking trail, 1.8-mile loop hiking trail, rest rooms, fishing in the ponds (N.C. fishing license required - not available on site - and posted creel limits apply), and maintenance a facility. Plans for the future include additional land acquisition that ties in with the property already owned that should afford the park more road frontage as well as river access. With trails and parking near the Anglin Mill area on the wish list, as well as campsites and a land tract on Cedar Mountain across from Avalon, this park will be a very popular place to spend time in nature. Available year-round is the beautiful Picnic shelter with a large fireplace (firewood not provided) and two large charcoal grills features twelve tables for seating of up to 100 people. The shelter does have electricity available. This includes the nearby restrooms, water spigot access, hiking trails, fishing pond (catch-and-release; N.C. fishing license required). The shelter is available by reservation for a fee $95 per day; or on a first-come/first-served basis, if not reserved. Reservations made through park office only, in person or call 336-427-2530. Martin noted that if there are no reservations for the shelter you are welcome to come anytime during part hours to enjoy the shade and amenities of the shelter yourself at no charge. Your furry friends are welcome but any pets on the premises must be on leash. Upcoming hours of operation are August 8am-9pm, September 8am-8pm, October 8am-7pm, November - February 8am-6pm (closes Christmas Day) For more information about Mayo River State Park, please contact the Park Office at (336) 427-2530 - 8am-5pm weekdays (Closed state holidays) or email your requests to mayo.river@ncdenr.gov .
DRBA receives grant from Smith Reynolds Foundation Award Includes $10,000 Challenge to Raise Matching Funds The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation of Winston-Salem, North Carolina has awarded the Dan River Basin Association a $65,000 grant to support the organization's North Carolina operations and programs. The Foundation has challenged DRBA to raise $10,000 in new donations. Each dollar donated to DRBA by local businesses and the public will be matched by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation on a one-for-one basis. Leslie Winner, Executive Director of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, stated, "The Foundation's Board recognizes that many community members are excited to contribute to local groups when each dollar the individual donates is matched by an outside source. Such a matching funds relationship also gives the organization a chance to strengthen its relationships with local supporters. Dan River Basin Association is emerging as a group with great potential to improve community health and economic well-being and to preserve and build on the region's wonderful natural assets." In North Carolina, DRBA is establishing programs in the rural counties of the north-central Piedmont to improve and protect water quality; to encourage sustainable economic development through promotion of nature- and heritage-based tourism; and to create outdoor recreational opportunities for children and adults. DRBA has offices located in North Carolina in Eden, Wentworth, and Yanceyville. These offices are made possible by the support of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, The Reidsville Area Foundation, and the Danville Regional Foundation. The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation was established in 1936 as a memorial to the youngest son of the founder of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. The mission of the Z. Smith Reynolds
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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 8 Foundation is to improve the quality of life of the people of North Carolina. The Dan River Basin Association preserves and promotes the natural and cultural resources of the Dan River Basin through recreation, education and stewardship. For more information, please visit www.danriver.org.
NCFIRE on Supreme Court ruling SB1070 The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a crucial portion of Arizona's SB 1070 that requires police to check a person's immigration status while enforcing other laws if "reasonable suspicion" exists that the person is in the U.S. illegally. S.B. 1070 began with 14 sections. After all the challenges at several court levels, 11 of those sections are still standing and the court today ruled against only half of the 12th. Specifically at issue were 4 controversial provisions of the bill, all of which the government alleged were pre-empted by federal immigration law and thus violated of the Supremacy clause. The majority of the Court agreed and 3 provisions were struck down: 1) the provision which makes it a crime not to register with the federal government and not carry a registration card. 2) the provision which makes it a crime to solicit work in the state if not authorized to work in the US. 3) the provision which permits State and local police to arrest suspected illegal immigrants without warrant in some cases. 4) the one that was upheld unanimously today by the Court was the right of police to question people about their immigration status. May be the most important provision. Provision 2(B) gives state officials the authority to determine an individual's immigration status if reasonable suspicion exists that the person is in the country illegally. This, coupled with the Supreme Court's previous ruling upholding the ability of the states to institute mandatory EVerify and see that jobs go to legal workers, gives North Carolina a "green light" to fight the problems of illegal immigration in our state.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) has awarded Rockingham County Cooperative Extension a grant through Nourishing North Carolina, a statewide community garden effort making local, healthy food more accessible to people across the state. In June 2011, BCBSNC launched the program in partnership with the North Carolina Recreation and Park Association (NCRPA) to create or enhance community gardens in all 100 North Carolina counties. “This grant will allow us to expand our Cambridge Community garden so we can provide fresh, local produce for more people in our community and encourage healthy eating habits,” said Deborah Crumpton, Rockingham County Community Garden Coordinator. “We are proud to be part of the Nourishing North Carolina network. Our garden in the Cambridge Community not only provides healthy food, it also provides a safe area for neighbors to work together, share a public green space and be physically active through gardening.” North Carolinians continue to face serious health issues, and the state’s obesity rates remain at alarming levels. In fact, nearly two-thirds of adults in North Carolina are overweight or obese due to unhealthy eating and physical inactivity, which is above the national average . Community gardens are just one targeted but impactful way to address health issues across North Carolina. “Communities across North Carolina are embracing this initiative and rolling up their sleeves to help North Carolinians eat better and live healthier lives. This is important work that reaches far beyond the growing season,” said Brad Wilson, BCBSNC president and CEO. The Cambridge Community garden began in 2011 through efforts of the City of Reidsville,
Rockingham County Cooperative Extension, and the Reidsville Area Foundation. A special Kid’s Garden Day will be held at the garden on July 31st for the Cambridge Community. There will be lots of activities for kids and their parents at the garden. The Rockingham County Health Department will also partner for this special day. By 2014, Nourishing North Carolina is expected to ultimately provide North Carolina communities with 190,000 pounds of produce, which will enhance the nutritional value of nearly 150,000 meals. Just in its first year, the program donated more than two tons of produce to food shelter and rescue organizations across the state For more information about Rockingham County’s community gardens, visit us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/ Rockingham-CountyCommunity-Gardens And for a complete list of participating gardens, visit NCRPA’s Nourishing North Carolina webpage at www.ncrpa.net/NourishingNC. Also, like Nourishing North Carolina on Facebook. About BCBSNC: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is a leader in delivering innovative health care products, services and information to more than 3.6 million members, including approximately 900,000 served on behalf of other Blue Plans. For 78 years, the company has served its customers by offering health insurance at a competitive price and has served the people of North Carolina through support of community organizations, programs and events that promote good health. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute in 2012. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Visit BCBSNC online at bcbsnc.com. About NCRPA: Founded in 1944, the North Carolina Recreation & Park Association (NCRPA) is a nonprofit education and advocacy organization, dedicated to the advancement of the park, recreation and leisure professions in our state. NCRPA empowers park and recreation professionals and citizen board members through educational opportunities that enhance their ability to change lives and impact communities on a daily basis for the citizens of North Carolina. For an overview of the programs and services offered by the organization, visit www.ncrpa.net .
Premier Pediatrics of Eden holds Open House Premier Pediatrics of Eden will be holding their Open House, Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Premier Pediatrics is located at 509 S. Van Buren Road, Eden, NC 27288. There will be door prizes and a bouncy house for children. Our sponsors include Astra Zeneca, Carolina Apothecary, Discovery Place, Deep River, Dollywood, DRS Medical Supply, Eden Drug, Eden’s Own Journal, Eden Police Department, Enfamil, FSC Pediatrics, Grandfather Mountain, Greensboro Grasshoppers, Layne’s Pharmacy, Mitchell’s Discount Drug, Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, NC Aquarium, NC Zoo, Partnership for Children, Sakura Restaurant, SM & OC, Similac, Tweetsy Railroad, Wheels Through Time.
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Local Prosecutor Receives Award North Carolina Lawyers Weekly and Elon University School of Law named Rockingham County Chief Assistant District Attorney, Julia Wolf Hejazi, as one of their 2012 “Leaders in the Law” award recipients. Hejazi is one of just twenty-five North Carolina legal professionals who are receiving the award, which recognizes “the most influential individuals within North Carolina’s legal community.” “Julia Hejazi brings an extraordinary degree of passion and knowledge to our office,” said Rockingham County District Attorney, Phil Berger, Jr. “She is well-respected among law enforcement, victimadvocate groups, and prosecutors across North Carolina, and we are excited that she is being honored for her work.” Hejazi joined the Rockingham County District Attorney’s Office in January, 2007. Prior to her work here, she represented the N.C. Attorney General’s Office in child support matters in Randolph County, and served as a prosecutor in Guilford County for more than ten years. Hejazi received her law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law and has a Masters Degree from the University of Louisville. She is married to Dr. Masoud Hejazi and has two children.
Isaiah Deze’ Kiah Artis, son of Ms. Staci Yourse and Mr. Jeremy Artis turned age one on July 1, 2012. He celebrated his first birthday on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Freedom Park in Eden, N.C. with a host of family and friends. His birthday cake was decorated with “Winnie The Pooh.” A huge cookout was enjoyed by all. Maternal grandparents are: Mr. & Mrs. Jeremiah Ross and Mr. Howard Roach. Paternal grandparents are: Ms. Paige Artis and Mr. & Mrs. Kirkland Artis all of Eden. Great-grandmother is Mrs. Cozelle Scales of Eden, N.C.
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Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler A total of 41 people signed up to give the gift of life at Rockingham County Government’s June Blood Drive. By the end of the June 22nd drive, 32 pints of blood Safety/Risk Manager were collected in the Mark Holzer American Red Cross Blood Hound. Participants included Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler and dozens of County employees. Rockingham County Government’s holiday blood drive earlier this year went beyond its original goal of 29 units. A total of 50 people came to donate, and 47 productive units of blood were collected. The Give-A-Life Blood Drives are organized by Risk/Safety Manager Mark Holzer and Legal Services Paralegal Cindy Herring.
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County Employees feed Camp Carefree In May, Rockingham County Governmental employees started collecting their spare change in jars to sponsor dinner for Camp Carefree youngsters on June 21st. Due to overwhelming support, employees served a delicious dinner plus provided a $300 donation to Camp Carefree. "We have been blessed so we wanted to reach out and make a difference," said the project coordinator Kelly Burton (deputy finance officer). "County employees gave money for food, drinks, paper products, and desserts plus several businesses contributed." County employees served dinner to the campers (siblings of
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YMCA Childcare now enrolling Its that time again—School is about to begin! This sad reality also means that our summer is almost over. With school beginning Monday, August 13th, just around the corner, it’s time to figure out what you want for your child once that school bell rings. Why not enroll your child in the YMCA’s after-school childcare program? AM Care begins each morning from 6am. Children are taken to their school sites by 7:30am by a licensed bus driver each day. For those that par-ticipate in the AM program, cost is $15 per week. The childcare program is offered to all children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Light snacks are provided for all participants in the after-school care. Cost for the PM program is $35 per week.
When school ends at 2:15pm, you do not need to worry about further transportation. Childcare is provided at the school sites of Central, Douglass and Leaksville-Spray Elementary school. With counselors that are certified in First Aid and CPR, each have been trained to work with children and under-stand that it is important that each child receive just as much structure as free-time to exert extra energy. Each day children are given time for homework help and encouraged to get involved in group activities. It is our desire to make things as easy as possible for each parent. A suc-cessful program takes teamwork, and we are thankful for all you do as guardians and parents in helping our facility and school sites run smoothly. If you have any further
Morhead Hospital welcomes Dr. Benson Morehead Memorial interned and completed his resiHospital is pleased to welcome dency training in internal mediDr. Christopher Benson to cine at St. Vincent’s Morehead Digestive Health, 515 Hospital–Manhattan in New Thompson Street, York City and completSuite C, in Eden. Dr. ed a fellowship in gasBenson specializes in troenterology at the diagnosis and treatUniversity of South ment of disorders of Alabama College of the gastrointestinal Medicine in Mobile, tract, including the AL. He is board certiesophagus, stomach, fied in gastroenterology small intestine, large by the American Board intestine, pancreas, of Internal Medicine. liver, and biliary sysDr. Benson Dr. Benson tem. office is open 8 a.m. – 5 Dr. Benson p.m., Monday through received his medical degree from Friday. For appointments and SUNY Health Science Center at consultations, call (336) 635Brooklyn, in Brooklyn, NY. He 6808.
Students participate in Robitics Camp Students from Rockingham County participated in the High School Robotics Camp held at North Carolina A & T State University during the week of July 9-13. Approximately 20 students in grades nine through 12 participated in learning what it is like to be a robotics engineer. Participants used inquired-based learning strategies while demonstrating advanced programming skills, project management skills and general team work skills in completing a common goal. The culminating event of the five day camp was an engineering design presentation by each participant
and their group. This Lego robotics camp was funded by the Rockingham STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education grant through the Golden Leaf Foundation. This summer camp reinforces and extends the educational opportunities of interested students beyond the curriculum of the traditional school year. The Rockingham County Schools Golden Leaf STEM educational grant focuses on the goal of enhancing the ability of RCS teachers to effectively educate students in science, technology, engineering and math.
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Eden Drug and Local Companies Fill School Backpacks Once again this year, Eden Drug is offering free backpacks for those children attending the four Eden area elementary schools—Leaksville-Spray, Douglass, Draper and Central. Starting August 6th, children from these schools can pick up a free backpack and basic school supplies from Eden Drug at its 103 W. Stadium Drive location. The backpacks will be available while supplies last. A tent will be set up outside the pharmacy for those wishing to pick up their backpacks from 10:00am-6:00pm and afterwards inside the pharmacy. Eden Drug is open Monday-Saturday 9:00am-9:00pm and 1:00pm-6:00pm on Sunday. While the program is geared for K-5 students, no one will be turned away. This year, the backpacks will be multiple colors to accommodate families with more than one student. Each will have a zipper pull with a place for students to place their identification. The Eden Chamber of Commerce will be collecting school supplies to fill the backpacks July 16th -August 10th at their 678 S. Van Buren Road location. You can drop off supplies from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday. Items that are needed include, glue sticks, crayons, wide-ruled composition books and filler paper, safety scissors, rulers, copy paper, hand sanitizer and Kleenex. You can visit area stores to see what other supplies are required by certain teachers. If you donate cash, we will shop for you. Employees of MillerCoors and Gildan are purchasing and donating school supplies, King’s Inn Pizza and Pizza Hut as well as others are donating cash. If we purchase in bulk $100 will fill 50 Book Bags. Eden Drug Owner Pete Crouch was pleased at how successful the program has been the last two years and is happy to repeat it again in 2012. “This is a way that Eden Drug can help our community by partnering with other businesses and offering those who need a helping hand a way to provide for their students. It was remarkable to see the sincere appreciation people expressed last year.” “We invite businesses, civic groups and individuals to help fill the back packs for our elementary school students. Together we can make a difference by providing the essential items our students need to be successful in school,” stated Jean Ann Wood of the Eden Chamber. For more information on the backpacks or how to donate supplies or funds to purchase supplies, contact Pete Crouch at 336-627-4854 or Jean Ann Wood at 336-623-3336. Eden Drug is a full service, family owned pharmacy serving the individual needs of our patients.
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Notes from RCC Haynes recognized by state, NISOD Every year, one instructor from each of the 58 colleges in the North Carolina Community College System, are nominated for the North Carolina Community College Excellence in Teaching award. Of those, 10 are chosen as semi-finalists and one of the 10 is chosen as the recipient of the award. Each of the 58 nominees are contacted by the state and asked to submit an application to the community college system office in Raleigh. This application involves a set of difficult questions, vitae submission, and recommendations from students, faculty, and/or staff. From the submitted applications, a panel
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MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART AWARDEE-C/CSM JACOB HARRIS The Military Order of The Purple Heart Award was presented to Cadet Command Sergeant Major Jacob Harris of Morehead High School Army JROTC on 15 May 2012 by Purple Heart Awardee Tom Murterili of NC M.O.P.H. Chapter 638. This award is given to “honor outstanding cadets in the Junior ROTC programs for military and scholastic excellence”.
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selects 10 semi-finalists who must go to Raleigh for a panel interview. After being selected as RCC’s teacher of excellence last year, physical education instructor, Lynne Haynes was then selected by the state as one of its 10 semi-finalists. She received a certificate this spring from the State Board of Community Colleges and R.J. Reynolds for being a semi-finalist in North Carolina. Because of her nomination last year, Haynes was sent to Texas for a three-day event sponsored by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). There Haynes was presented with a certificate and medal for being a 2012 NISOD Excellence in Teaching award recipient. “I am grateful to everyone who took the time to nominate me or write a letter of recommendation,” said Haynes. “Receiving the state nomination and the NISOD award has been an honor on every level.”
Red Cross in need of donations The American Red Cross Food Pantry in Rockingham County is in need of donations due to the increasing amount of clients requesting assistance. We currently support 600 families per month with food and other necessities. Right now, our pantry shelves are getting bare. We typically have a fairly steady supply of food donations from our community; but donations tend to drop off during the summer while people are on vacation and kids are out of school. Any non-perishable goods are welcomed; including canned vegetables and juice, canned meats, canned and dry soups, sauces, pasta noodles, macaroni and cheese, dried beans, rice, crackers, cereal, oatmeal, grits, powdered milk, dried fruit, sugar, flour, peanut butter, jelly, baby formula and baby food. We also have a walk-infreezer and cooler, so we can accept any kind of produce. We are especially in need of toothpaste and deodorant. Any amount given will be appreciated, be it large or small. Thanks for your support.
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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 10 chronically ill children) at Camp Carefree, located in Stokesdale, off 220 North. Since 1986, Camp Carefree has provided a free, oneweek camping experience for kids with chronic illnesses. Dinner volunteers were: Kerry Taylor, Tina Massey, Donna Fulcher, Cindy Herring, Kim Wallace, Amy Land, Mable Scott, Stephanie Kingston, Debbie Swartzlander, Amanda Crumpler, Kelly Burton, and Raina & Darryl Holliday. Special thanks for support from: Food Lion in Reidsville & Mayodan, Costco's in Greensboro, Elizabeth's Pizza in Wentworth, Hundley's Convenience Store in Stoneville, Barnes Brothers Grading & Paving in Eden, BPG Fun Celebrations in Eden, Brenda Sutton, Rebecca Cipriani, and Rodney Stewart & Emergency Medical Services. The entire project was supported by County employees and local businesses. No County funds were involved.
Sheriff’s Office, Carolina Fuels and Others keep elderly cool The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Rockingham County Red Cross, Waste Management, Carolina Fuels, and others; collecting donations of NEW FANS to distribute to elderly Rockingham County citizens in need during the upcoming Summer months. As the hottest part of the year approaches, Sheriff Page and his staff want to ensure that elderly citizens have the means to cool down in order to avoid health issues relating to the extreme heat. Chris Tuttle, General Manager of Carolina Fuels, Inc. located on Highway 14 in Eden, donated 10 box fans to The American Red Cross to help the senior citizens here in Rockingham County beat the heat. When speaking with Chris he stated, “With record-breaking temperatures and a heat index that makes even the sun worshipers wish for winter, keeping cool is a must – especially for the elderly. We’re proud to be able to lend a hand to members of our community that have been so supportive of us!” Kevin Suthard, Public Information Officer, has partnered with American Red Cross Executive Area Director Rans Triplett to help in the collection and distribution of the fans to our local senior citizens. Detective Bobby Richardson, pictured says that on the numerous calls the Sheriff’s Dept. gets this time of year with heat related strokes or illnesses that could have been easily avoided by simply donating a fan to those less fortunate. If you would like to contribute to the cause either financially or by donating a box fan, please call The American Red Cross, The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department or Carolina Fuels. Fans can be dropped off at the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office located in the Law Enforcement Canter in Wentworth, NC (actual Physical Address is 170 NC 65 Reidsville, NC). Fans can also be collected from homes of businesses by flagging one down a passing Deputy Sheriff patrolling your neighborhood or by contacting the Sheriff’s Office at (336) 634-3232, at which point a Deputy will come by at their earliest possible convenience to collect your donation. Fans can also be dropped off at the Rockingham County Red Cross located at 3692 NC Highway 14 in Eden, the Waste Management office at 2991 NC 770 in Stoneville, and Carolina Fuels’ office at 856 South Van Buren Road in Eden. In light of the recent heat increase, elderly citizens in need are already calling asking if fans are available… won’t you help?
School administrative moves Rockingham County Schools (RCS) is pleased to announce new district administrative appointments for the 2012-2013 school year. Dr. Cindy Corcoran has been named the Executive Director of the Exceptional Children’s program. Dr. Corcoran is currently RCS’ Elementary Education/Title I Director.
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Notes from RCC RCC has personnel changes
Susan Clark, Ted Currin, Dr. Penne Prigge
Three receive emeritus status Retired Rockingham Community College faculty members Susan Clark, Ted Currin and Dr. Penne Prigge were recently honored at the college as professor emeritus. The three ceremonially received the rank during the July 10 RCC Board of Trustee meeting. To be considered for professor emeritus rank, a faculty member must have made exceptional, long-term contributions to the college and community. To date, 11 faculty members have received this rank. Clark, a math professor, was an early advocate for developmental mathematics education who helped create the developmental math video series at RCC. She served as secretary of the NC Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges, was instrumental in re-engineering courses when the college changed to the semester system, served on a statewide committee to develop developmental math course descriptions for the common course library, and served on various committees and in various capacities at RCC, including faculty representative to the Board of Trustees. Since retiring in 2003, after 26 years of service to the college, Clark continues to serve as a part-time instructor. She is an active member on the board of the RCC Retirees Association. Currin’s 32-year career at RCC included service as an instructor, program lead instructor and dean in the Industrial Techologies Division. During his time at the college, Currin helped foster partnerships and working relationships with local industries, brought innovation to the
classroom, changed curriculums to reflect industry advancements and needs, and developed and taught the first computer-aided drafting classes for RCC. In addition to using his knowledge and skills to assist with various campus projects, Currin served on various campus committees, created a massive photographic archival history of student woodworking projects, and actively sought opportunities to develop live projects and hands-on teaching aids for area industries. And with his eye always on students, his department and the college, Currin helped oversee the Train and Gain Program, which became MillerCoor’s flagship educational program and provides RCC student scholarships and equipment in the industrial technologies area. Prigge served 19 years as RCC’s dean of the Humanities and Social Science division. Prigge initiated the RCC/Greensboro College Elementary Education Partnership program, developed the first video conference classes in foreign languages as part of the Piedmont Wired Initiative, and developed an articulation agreement with NC A&T State University for elementary education, and served on various college committees including the strategic planning committee. Beyond RCC, Prigge developed an insurance program for the NC Community College System’s travel abroad programs, published works on the role of women in community college leadership, reviewed history textbooks, and lectured locally and regionally.
Rockingham Community College announces the following personnel changes: Karen Astuto, an adjunct instructor since 2009, has accepted a full-time teaching position in the math department. Astuto brings many years of experience as a teacher, tutor and intern. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from UNCG. Jesse Black, senior custodian since 1993, retired effective July 1. Black came to RCC after a career at Sears in Greensboro. Jane Dunlap, senior accounting assistant, is retiring effective Aug.1. Dunlap began her career at RCC in 1989 as assistant bookkeeper. James Gunn began June 18 as director of campus security. Gunn has almost 30 years of experience with the Greensboro Police Department in a wide variety including patrol, administrative, and instructor. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from N.C. State University. Tommy Jones, groundskeeper since 2000, has transferred to custodian of the Robert C. Keys Gymnasium. Bradley Jordan, adjunct emergency medical services instructor since 2004, has been promoted to Emergency Medical Services Program Coordinator. Jordan has also taught EMS programs at Piedmont Community College and Forsyth Technical Community College. He holds EMT (Basic) and EMT-P (Paramedic) certificates from RCC and a Level 1 Instructor certification from the N.C. Office of EMS. In addition to an A.A.S. degree in Emergency Medical Science, Jordan is pursuing a
bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Sam Robertson, senior custodian since 1999 in the Industrial Technologies buildings, is retiring effective Aug. 1. Hannah Sykes, adjunct, temporary full-time and interim English instructor beginning in 2003, has accepted a full-time position as English instructor. Sykes holds a bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in professional writing and a master’s degree in English. Robin Thacker, part-time
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placement testing coordinator and reception for the Student Success Center, has accepted a full-time position as records specialist in the Student Development Records Office. Thacker holds an A.A.S. degree in medical office administration. Terrica Williams, assistant registrar, comes to RCC from UNCG where she worked in records services. Williams holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration, a bachelor’s degree in economics and an information systems certificate.
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Above: Cadets and cadre of MHS Army JROTC
Daphne Wall has been named the K-12 Curriculum Coordinator and will join the Curriculum and Instruction department. Wall is currently RCS’ Exceptional Children’s Curriculum Coordinator. Dr. Rodney Shotwell, superintendent of schools, states, “These new assignments will utilize the special talents of Corcoran and Wall to match their skills and strengths with the current needs of the district and allow us to continue to provide much needed support directly to students.” Corcoran and Wall assumed their new duties on July 3, 2012.
Panther Pride Cadets Graduate from Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge
Cadet CPL Dionicia Alvarez rappelling on the 70 foot tower at Oak Ridge Military Academy.
“Panther Pride” Army JROTC graduate from NCALSTP
On 22 June 2012 Morehead High School Army JROTC “Panther Pride Battalion” had 14 cadets graduate from the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge at Oak Ridge Military Academy. After five days of battling the heat and being evaluated on areas of physical fitness, leadership, land navigation, rifle marksmanship, drown proofing, rappelling and obstacle course the cadets graduated with the intent of bringing the leadership skills they were taught and what they learned from this camp back to Morehead High School for the next school year.
Several cadets were recognized for being the top cadets in land navigation (Meghan Leonard) and in swimming (Bryton Bluth). Other cadets in attendance were: Anthony Paul, Jacob Harris, Justin Rogers, Megan Hurley, Brandon Johnson, Matthew Coe, Mitchell Mason, Breyanna Wilson, Dionicia Alvarez, Alondra Morales, Logan Booth and Amber Kernodle. Chaperone Shelia Thompson, teacher at Morehead HS was presented a plaque from the camp commander for her outstanding efforts in support of the camp.
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Three Morehead High School Army JROTC Cadets, Anthony Paul, Justin Rogers and Mitchell Mason graduated from the NC State Trooper Academy on 15 June 2012 in Raleigh, NC. Cadet Paul was sponsored by the American Legion Post #79 in Reidsville, NC with Cadets Rogers and Mason sponsored by American Legion Post#534 in Eden, NC. The purpose of the North Carolina American Legion Student Trooper Program is to create an association between our young people and the men and women who are responsible for enforcing the laws of our State. The American Legion believes that our young people have a strong sense of patriotism and a high regard for Law and Order. The Cadets participated in morning physical training, close order drill, and disciplined conduct throughout the day under the watchful eyes of coun-
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selors and instructors. They participated in a wide variety of instructional sessions. They learn the use of police skills, including drug detection, firearms safety, and precision driving, just to name a few. There are also tours in Raleigh, NC of the Capitol, Legislative Building, Governor's Mansion, and the Highway Patrol Headquarters and Communications Center. Instructors from the NC Highway Patrol other phases of Law Enforcement and related 336-259-5127 subjects are integrated into the week's program. If you would like more information on the program please see the website listed: http://www.nclegion.org/studenttrooper.htm
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August is the Month of: Cataract Awareness Month. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world. National Immunization Awareness Month. Immunization is critical to maintaining health and preventing life-threatening diseases among people of all ages and culture. Aug. 5. Friendship Day. Pull out all the stops and let your friends know you truly appreciate them! Aug. 21. National Senior Citizens Day. The official proclamation: “For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute.” Senior Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in room 110 in the Owens Building. We use a variety of videos in the FREE course. Deco Mesh Wreath. Class will meet August 29 from 9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. in Room 102. Supplies: 3 rolls deco mesh, straw wreath, floral pins & wire. Cost: $10. Instructor: Linda Wilson Using a Cricut Machine. Class will meet Aug. 29 from 1-4 p.m. in Room 102. Learn the basic techniques as you decorate a hand sanitizer bottle. Cost: $10. Instructor: Linda Wilson Sewing: LAP Quilting. Class will meet August 15 & 22 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in Room 102. Fabric is available unless you plan a specific design. Will need batting & scissors. Refreshments served. Cost: $20. Instructor: Linda Wilson Refreshments will be served at each of the above craft classes. Call 342-4261, ext. 2163 to register. Adobe Photoshop Intermediate. The class begins August 23 and meets Thursdays from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in Room 203 in the Owens Building. (No class Sept. 6). Class ends Oct. 18. MS Word 2010 Immediate. Class begins Sept. 11 and meets Tuesdays from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in Room 203 in the Owens Building. Discover West Jefferson. There are unique antiques & collectibles, the Ashe County Cheese Store, & several quaint eateries that specialize in country cooking. Depart C.A.R. August 23, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. with an expected return by 6 p.m. Cost is $25 for van transportation to be paid by August 3. Call 342-4261, ext. 2163. Myrtle Beach. December 11 through 13, 2012. Trip includes: Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show, Alabama Theatre Christmas Show, Dinner at Chesapeake House, 2 nights at the Hampton Inn Northwood, and bus transportation. Costs $170 double, $150 triple. $50 deposit to secure your reservation. Entire amount must be paid by November 2, 2012. Call 342-4261, ext. 2163. Future Trips: 9/20 – Southern Women’s Show in Charlotte 10/17 – NC State Fair in Raleigh 10/18 - Marby Mills in Meadows of Dan 11/08 – D-Day Memorial in Bedford VA. 11/15 – Southern Christmas Show in Charlotte
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DRBA Kibler Valley Paddle The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) will paddle on the upper Dan River in Kibler Valley near the Blue Ridge Parkway for its August 4 First Saturday Outing. Meeting at 10:00 a.m. at 3127 Kibler Valley Road (GPS 36.380497W, 80.272012N), participants will put in and take out on private property with the owners' permission. On the same day, DRBA is co-sponsoring two other events: the Smith River Cleanup in Henry County, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and the Dan River Boat Race in Madison, for which registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Information about the cleanup and the race is at www.danriver.org. The 5.5-mile portion of the river chosen for the First Saturday Outing in Kibler Valley is downstream of the challenging section where the renowned Kibler Valley River Run is held each summer. Here the river is much gentler. According to Trip Coordinator Will Truslow, "This is still a mountain stream where the bottom is cobbles and small boulders. A helmet is recommended for personal safety, and kayak skirts will help avoid waves washing into the cockpit. At only 25 feet or so in width, the river feels quick, but rapids are small and short, and can be managed by novice paddlers with some maneuvering. Truslow concludes, "This trip is not for the first-time paddler." Wayne Kirkpatrick, past president of DRBA, describes the setting: "Participants in the August outing are in for a treat on this float. This section of the Dan offers boaters a variety of scenery, with lots of flowers and trees along the banks.
Paddle on Upper Dan in Patrick County
"After traveling through a vacation playground," he continues, "we'll transition to a feeling of gliding into a remote, primitive area with the paddler being the first explorer of this beautiful stream." Water in Kibler Valley is released from Townes Dam, whose reservoir drives the City of Danville's Pinnacles Power Plant some five miles upstream of the put-in for the outing. As a "tail-race" stream coming from the deep lake behind the dam, the water is cold enough to make the river a prime trout-fishing stream. The cool water and shade along the narrow waterway may be especially welcome to boaters on a hot summer day. On a section without official public accesses, DRBA relies on support from private landowners to provide access to the river. Kirkpatrick comments, "DRBA is graced by the generosity of the Slate family for providing put-in access to the Dan from their property. As riverside landowners they recognize and support the mission of DRBA to preserve and promote the natural and cultural resources of this region. Partnerships such as this make it possible for DRBA to reach sections of the Dan River basin's streams that are not regularly available to the public." Take-out for the outing will be on Sawmill Lane about 100 yards downstream of the Sawmill Lane Bridge. Participants in the outing are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. at 3127 Kibler Valley Road, Ararat, VA. They should supply boat, paddles, a life jacket for every boater, water and lunch; wear sunscreen and water-shedding artificial fabric or wool; and provide a back-up change of clothing. All participants will be asked to sign a waiver.
Francis Photography Collection
These old photos are from the Francis Photography Collection at the Eden Historical Museum. Many of the photos from this collection are as yet unidentified. If you think you know the location or who is in this photo please contact the museum at: phone: 336-623-0773, email: edenhistoricalmuseum@yahoo.com, or visit at: 656 Washington Street, Eden, NC 27288. "
Boat rentals and shuttle may be arranged through Three Rivers Outfitters of Eden, 336-6276215, www.3-R-O.com. Outings and meetings of the Dan River Basin Association are open to the public without charge. For more information about the trip, contact trip coordinator Will Truslow, 336-547-1903, willtruslow@hotmail.com For membership and other information about the Dan River Basin Association visit www.danriver.org. To reach the put-in from Stuart, VA, take Route 8 (Salem Highway) South to Route 103 (Dry Pond Road). Turn right onto Route 103, and go 9.1 miles to Route 773 (Ararat Highway). Turn right onto Route 773, and go 1.4 miles to Route 648 (Kibler Valley Road). Turn right onto Route 648, and go 3.1 miles. Cross the first bridge on the Kibler Valley Road, then immediately turn left as you leave the bridge at 3127 Kibler Valley Road. From US 220 near Stoneville, NC, take NC 770 West to NC 704, and continue west on 704 to intersect with Route 8 North. Turn right onto NC 8, entering Virginia. Drive 5 miles, and turn left onto Route 103 (Dry Pond Road). Then, follow the above directions. From Mt. Airy, NC, take Riverside Drive toward Virginia. At the state line, this becomes Route 773. Travel through the Ararat community and proceed to Route 648 (Kibler Valley Road). Turn left onto Route 648 and follow the directions above.
Trees and rhododendron shade the upper Dan River where the Dan River Basin Association's First Saturday Outing will be held August 4. The public is invited free of charge.
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Fitness and Nutrition Program for Children (Ages 5-14) Our main goal is to incorporate physical activity and nutrition into the lives of our youth so that they can lead a healthier lifestyle. We encourage family participation in our goal to help our youth lead better lives.
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Kathy Hale Receives Edward Jones Award for Exceptional Achievement in Building Client Relationships Kathy W. Hale of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Eden, NC recently won the firm’s Edward Jones Sr. Founders Award for her exceptional achievement in building client relationships. “It’s truly an honor to be recognized for building relationships with those clients we serve,” said Hale. “And it is also quite inspirational to receive an award named after a firm legend such as Edward Jones Sr. who was so innovative and recognized the need for quality financial advice for longterm individual investors.” Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’s business, from the types of
investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm’s 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals – from college savings to retirement – and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today. In January 2012, for the 13th year, Edward Jones was named one of the
best companies to work for by FORTUNE Magazine in its annual listing. The firm ranked No. 5 overall and No. 3 in Large Size Companies. These 13 FORTUNE rankings include top 10 finishes for nine years, consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003, and consecutive No. 2 rankings in 2009 and 2010. FORTUNE and Time Inc. are not affiliated with and do not endorse products or services of Edward Jones. Edward Jones is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones website is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.
method of presenting the words of Jesus. We are asking for your support in attendance and sponsorship for this world class show in our community. In addition to tickets, you will receive promotion during the event and in the post event advertising. Contributions may be made payable to First Presbyterian Church and are tax deductible. Sponsorships are available at levels of $100, $200, and up. You will receive one complimentary
ticket per $100 of sponsorship. Your continued kind support of our community is appreciated as Brad Sherrill opens the door to the Gospel in a method new to Eden. A preview is available at www.gospelofJohn.com or at http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=I8aHa9nX5yE. For more information call Peter N. Smith, First Presbyterian Church (336) 623-3962 office or (336) 520-0459 cell or email. peter@firstpresbyterianeden.org.
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Performance of “Red Letter Jesus” coming to Eden in November First Presbyterian will be hosting the only local performance of "Red Letter Jesus" with highly acclaimed performer Brad Sherrill. This exclusive multimedia presentation will be at 7pm, Saturday, Nov. 10 at First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive, Eden, NC 27288 This performance has received rave reviews from the New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlanta Journal for his unique
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Rockingham County residents are encouraged to apply for the County's first Citizens' Academy! This free, comprehensive, tenweek program will help Rockingham County citizens better understand how Rockingham County Government operates. The Inaugural Fall Classes are from 6 to 8 p.m., every Thursday, Sept. 6 – Nov. 8, at Rockingham County Governmental Center, Rockingham Community College (RCC), or other locations per topic. Participants graduate Nov. 13. The Spring Class is from Feb. through April 2013. Citizens’ Academy applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a Rockingham County resident or business owner. Online applications and information may be found on the County’s website: http://www.co.rockingham.nc.us/pview.aspx?id=17253&catID=411 Completed applications for the Inaugural Class must be received by midnight, Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Chosen participants are expected to participate with the entire program (each session and graduation). Those needing a printed application or more info about the Citizens’ Academy may contact Mable Scott, Public Information Officer (PIO), Suite 210, Rockingham County Governmental Center, 371 NC 65, Reidsville, NC 27375. Phone: 336.342.8342. Email: mscott@co.rockingham.nc.us. The Citizens’ Academy’s steering committee includes County Commissioner Harold Bass, RCC President Michael Helmick, County Manager Lance Metzler, and PIO Mable Scott. The Academy was developed: 1. To inform, educate, engage, and empower local citizens with a thorough, behind-the-scenes view of Rockingham County Government in order to help grow and develop future County Governmental leaders; 2. To personally meet and talk with County elected officials, department heads, appointed Board/Committee leaders, and staff to better understand how County Government operates. Eventually, this will enable Academy graduates to be actively involved with County Government; 3. To gain a working knowledge about the County’s overall organization, vision, mission, goals, objectives, budget, policies, procedures, and day-to-day functions to create civic ambassadors who may enlighten others about County Government. A media blitz is being launched to promote the Citizens’ Academy throughout Rockingham County to invite residents to complete applications. The Fall and Spring Classes will include a total of 25 participants representing a diversity of Rockingham County citizens. Efforts will be made to attempt to meet special accommodation or dietary needs. The Board Chairman and the County Manager will send a letter to all applicants by mid-August to communicate if they will be in the Fall 2012 Class or an upcoming class. The Citizens’ Academy will consist of ten programs/tours focusing on a major County Governmental topic. A short video will introduce each session followed by County experts. Then, the class will do a problem solving exercise, hypothetical example, or case study. The main dialogue will involve the participants’ solutions and exchanges with the experts. The introductory videos will also serve as educational tools for the general public and will air on the County’s YouTube, on RockinghamUpdate, and RCC’s Educational Public Access Channel 2. The ten-week sessions will include: 1. Welcome, introductions, purpose, County Board of Commissioners, Appointed Boards/Committees, County Manager, County Government’s organizational chart, County Government 101, Civics in Action 2. Geography, History, Population, Culture, Quality of Life 3. Law Enforcement, Fire, Emergency Services, Gang Prevention,
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Eden Chamber Of Commerce Member Of The Month Gildan, the leading brand of activeware apparel in the U.S. printwear market, employs approximately 300 people at its Eden distribution facility, which was established in 2000. It is the primary distribution center for the products shipped to its North America printwear customer base. Gildan is one of the largest consumers of cotton yarn spun in the United States, and a large percentage of the yarn Gildan pur-
chases is produced in North Carolina. The Gildan distribution center in Eden and its employees were recently recognized at the North Carolina Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards ceremony for achieving one million hours worked without a lost time accident. For the first time, they also received the Gold Award recognizing businesses, which have an accident frequency rate, which is at least 50%
RCArts Council Board of Directors The Rockingham County Arts Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the arts and arts organizations in Rockingham County, announces a new board of directors for fiscal year 2012-2013. The board officers are: Bob Wickless, President; Amelia Dallas, Vice President; Dena Harris, Secretary and Mary Watkins, Treasurer. New Board members for 2011-2013 are Gerald “GT” Summerlin, Rick Wall, and Anita Wallace. Continuing on the Board are Karen Pervier, Bruce Mallatratt and Bill Moore. “With such a professional and energized board, we are looking forward to accomplishing many new projects and continuing with favorite events for our county with the support of our Arts Council”, notes Executive Director Kathryn Gauldin. “Our board has always been extremely dedicated to the community at large and it has been wonderful to work with such a devoted and enthusiastic group.” The Rockingham County Arts Council, Inc. (RCAC) is a private, 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization that “is the focal point/umbrella organization for the arts and information about the arts in Rockingham County. Our mission is to nurture and enrich the cultural life in Rockingham County.” RCAC promotes excellence in community arts and advances access to the creation of art, artful experiences, and actively supports the arts for all the people of our county. Each year RCAC provides programs, services, and financial and collaborative support for more than 30 arts organizations and numerous individual artists in our region, plus more than 40,000 program participants and visitors to RCAC that it serves through classes, artist residencies, exhibits, festivals, grant programs, technical support, arts advocacy and information services. As one of the oldest arts councils in North Carolina, Rockingham County Arts Council fills major roles in the region through which it carries out its mission: • RCAC operates the Rockingham County Arts Council building at 1122 NC Hwy 65. in the historic area of Wentworth, a county-owned facility • RCAC develops and supports year-round, high quality, accessible arts programs, services and information for the public and
arts community. • RCAC is the major service provider to the arts and cultural community as the local arts agency and Designated County Partner of the NC Arts Council for this region. • RCAC advocates for the arts as social and community promotions, economic development, education and cultural awareness by building resources for the arts in Rockingham County. • RCAC operates the Dan River Art Market & Gallery, presenting its market for local artists, programming, exhibits and receptions and other services for the community. • RCAC maintains a database of local artists and artisans as a source for collaboration and promotion of the arts in Rockingham and develops ways to advance the artists’ recognition through media and events. • RCAC raises funds to support community arts events and funds its grants programs that support Rockingham County arts organizations and artists. The Arts Council is located within the Dan River Art Market & Gallery, 1122 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth, NC. Hours are Mondays, 10-4, Thursdays 10-4, Fridays 11-2, Second Saturdays 11-2, special events and by appointment. More information about Rockingham County Arts Council programs and giving opportunities are available by calling 336.349.4039 or online at artsinrockingham.org. Celebrating 43 years of Arts In Rockingham County.
below the industry average. Gildan completed a $22 million expansion at its Eden facility in 2010, which increased storage space, and added automation and technology to better service its customers. Products are safely and securely stacked 35 feet high in the warehouse are that now features energy management devices helping the company to reduce its carbon footprint. By year-end, Gildan intends to further expand the facility by an additional 63,000 sq. ft. in order to support future sales growth. The newly expanded facility will be approximately 1 million square feet in size.
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STONEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL REUNION OF THE CLASS OF 1945 l-r: Marvin Lancaster, Paul Joyce, Joan King Grogan, Zelma Joyce Scott, Elizabeth Brown O’Bryan, and Dorothy Smith Shaw. Out of 21 graduates of Stoneville High 1945 class, these six joined for a reunion at Debbie’s Restaurant in Stoneville to reminisce. All of the graduates either stayed close to home all their lives or returned as soon as they could from their worldly travels. When asked who lived furthest away in their lifetimes, Paul Joyce chimed in that he had lived in Germany for two years, winning that competition hands down. Paul was also the only one present who served in the military (Army). Dorothy Smith Shaw was the class Validictorian. There were a few more who couldn’t make it to the reunion. This was the first reunion since their 50th reunion, 17 years prior.
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McMichael's newspaper The Phoenix Scope received numerous awards from the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association(NCSMA) in June. The student newspaper placed in seven out of eight newspaper categories in a statewide contest for the 20112012 school year, securing it an overall award of "Distinction" from the NCSMA. The newspaper took the first place award for both news and features, second place for both editorial and sports, third place in
both advertising and graphics, and an honorable mention in design. The only category in which the newspaper did not place was photography. A u s t i n Fuquay, a rising junior, received an individual first place award for his editorial cartoons, and rising
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junior Luis Hernandez received a first place award in news. Macy Ferguson, a 2012 graduate, received a third place award in news and an honorable mention in reviews, while graduate Lauren Dacal won second place for features. Rising senior Lesley Shaffer received an honorable mention for sports writing. "I am so proud of all the accomplishments we got," said arts editor Anna Waddell, a rising junior. "We work really hard on our school newspaper, and it is wonderful to see it pay off," she said. Sports editor Ciara Smith said, "I really tried hard to make [sports] into a section people enjoy reading." A rising junior, Smith said she particularly appreciated Waddell's help. Sports is "one of the hardest sections to put together. There's no way I could have done it on my own." Adviser Lyn Carlisle said that for her, watching students learn to solve problems is the greatest reward. "Naturally, I want them to leave my classroom having a better understanding of journalism and its importance in a democratic society, but I also get a kick out of seeing how fair they've come." For example, Carlisle said she often watches young students who enter the class shy grow into confident editors who conduct interviews, create story ideas, and take care of the mechanics of creating the newspaper.
Tourism Development Authority names grant recipients The Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) recently approved a total of $39,000 in marketing grants to various organizations throughout the county for marketing local events and attractions in 2012 and 2013. The group also elected new officers for the upcoming year. The Board received 19 grant applications and voted to fund a portion of all the applications. There were three new organizations or events that submitted requests this year while the remaining were returning applicants. “The goal of our Board is to try to support everyone as best we can,” said Robin Yount, vice president of Tourism. “We are excited about the upcoming events and we will continue to do all we can to help market and support our local events and attractions.” “Making these grant decisions is a difficult process but we try to be as fair and consistent as possible,” said Johnny Farmer, chair of the TDA Board. “I think we do a good job at supporting as many dif-
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Single Incision Surgery now performed in Eden Morehead Memorial Hospital has announced the successful removal of an ovarian tumor from a patient using a new single incision procedure utilizing next generation Covidien SILS™ technology. The procedure was the first of its kind to be completed at Morehead Memorial Hospital. The tumor was removed through a small incision in the patient’s belly button. In addition to reproductive system tumors, the technique can be used for partial and total hysterectomies, which are the most frequent surgical procedures among reproductiveaged women after cesarean sections. “The minimally invasive surgery arena is constantly evolving and at Morehead Memorial Hospital we work hard to ensure we are fully equipped to offer our patients the most advanced procedures and treatments,” said Dr. Kent Hjerpe, an obstetrician/gynecologist with Women’s Health Centre, 522 S.
Van Buren Road, Eden, who performed the procedure. “The completion of our first single incision procedure is testament to our dedication and desire to be at the forefront of medical innovations that deliver the most suc-
Covidien SILS™ Procedure Facilitates Removal of an Ovarian Tumor through the Belly Button; Potential for No Visible Scar cessful results for our patients.” The SILS™ procedure offers several advantages, including the use of only one access point, a single 20 mm incision through the belly button, ultimately resulting in the potential for no visible scar and minimizing the pain that may be associated with the additional sites of
entry. By comparison, traditional laparoscopic procedures involve three to four ?-inch or smaller incisions that may leave scars. According to Dr. Hjerpe, the patient may not even see visible evidence of the surgery. Accomplished by using specialized SILS™ hand instruments – manufactured by Covidien – the SILS™ procedure is also performed in surgeries related to bariatric, gastrointestinal, and urologic conditions. Covidien’s SILS™ Port, is available for SILS™ procedures across multiple surgical specialties. This instrument, the first of its kind, replaces the multiple ports currently utilized in single incision surgeries. “The SILS™ technique illustrates that Morehead is, first and foremost, committed to fulfilling our mission of providing quality care with a commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence,” said W. Carl Martin, President and CEO of Morehead Memorial Hospital. “By adopting this procedure and other medical technologies, we will continue to ensure that patients in our community have full access to the latest advancements in medicine.”
Eden Estates held their Annual Talent Show in June with Lucy “Minnie Pearl” Overby taking the top honors with a blue ribbon. Her routine included jokes, and finished off with the singing of her favorite hymn “Jesus is Tenderly Calling Thee Home” Lucy is 92 years old and will celebrate her 93rd birthday on July 25th. She has been in Eden Estates a little over 2 years and was pleased to have several members of her family attend the talent show to see her take first place.
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Wilkes Scholarship transfered to Eden YMCA The Wilkes Scholarship Foundation Board has agreed to transfer the scholarship funds, management and scholarship awards to the Eden YMCA. The YMCA will manage the Wilkes Scholarship fund in a restricted fund allowing the name to remain the same. The reason for transferring the Scholarship to the YMCA is to perpetuate it. The purpose of the scholarship would be retained and the name would continue to be Wilkes Scholarship. The Scholarship was established to honor Bob and Louise Wilkes in 2004. Bob Wilkes has always been a giver and he has been giving of himself for the benefit of others for much of his life. We know Bob through at least one of his contributing roles to our community as a teacher, coach, principal, Sunday School teacher, Church Deacon, Board
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Eden Youth Council planned The Eden City Council recently approved the development of an Eden Youth Council. This Youth Council will be an advisory board of the City Council, adopted by ordinance. Made up of high school youth, the Eden Youth Council would provide advice to the Eden City Council and potentially
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a governing body and the youth of the community. (2) Plan projects, set them up and supervise those projects. (3) Serve as an advisory committee to the local government. (4) They have an opportunity to become a part of local government matters and (5) They will provide information to other committees, serve on committees and contribute to the community in that matter. The youth learn about their community, civic involvement, teamwork, how to work with each other for a common good, respect for each other and the work ethics that it takes to become responsible citizens. It gives them an opportunity to develop leadership skills, practice democracy and it provides a formal role in the decision making process as well. The Eden Youth Council will consist of young people ages 14 to 20, defined as “high school and college aged students”. The Eden Youth Council will have an active voice and totally represent the youth within the community who want to make a difference. Youth of various backgrounds are welcomed. If you are between the ages of 14 and 20 and live within the Morehead High School Attendance Zone you are encouraged to apply. We are targeting high school students, non-students, or students from Rockingham Community College, private schools or home school students who live within the Morehead High School district or the City of Eden Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. If you are interested or if you know of an area youth that would be a good representative, please contact Sheralene Thompson, Eden City Clerk at 336-623-7789, extension 3020 or Molly Norwood, Morehead High School College Advisor at 336627-7731, extension 63209. Applications can be picked up at Eden City Hall City Clerk’s Office, Morehead High School College Advisor’s Office or at the City of Eden’s Website located at www.edennc.us. Deadline for turning in applications: August 24th. Classes start Sept. 6th.
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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 18 ferent organizations throughout the county as we can with the money we have. There are several new events planned for the upcoming year and the Board is excited to see how these will help attract more visitors to our community.” The 2012-2013 Marketing and Promotional Grants are awarded to: • City of Eden for the Piedmont Pottery Festival • City of Eden for Riverfest • City of Reidsville for the Penn House Wedding Shows • Dan River Boat Race • Eden YMCA for swim meets • Eden YMCA for 2013 tennis tournaments • Madison Heritage Festival • Mayodan Antique Festival • MHS Wrestling Boosters for East Coast Classic • MHS Wrestling Boosters for Eden Holiday Classic Tournament • MHS Wrestling Boosters for Sara Wilkes Invitational Tournament • MHS Wrestling Boosters for Super 32 Challenge • MHS Wrestling Boosters for Mid-East 3-A High School Regionals • Piedmont Folk Legacies for Charlie Poole Music Festival • Reidsville Chamber of Commerce for Moonshine to Chardonnay Wine Festival • Reidsville Downtown Corp. for Reidsville Homegrown Festival • Reidsville Downtown Corporation for Shagging at Market Square • Reidsville Downtown Corp. for Tour of Reidsville Bike Race • Rockingham Co. Arts Council for Rockingham County Studio Tour During the meeting the TDA Board also voted on new officers for 2012-2013. These officers will begin their terms in July and include: • B.J. Durham, Chair • Patience Fairman, Vice Chair • Texie Needham, Secretary • Dixie Penn, Assistant Secretary.
Duncan to display artwork in Governmental Center through August The county’s Governmental Center artist of the month is Frank Duncan of Madison, NC. Duncan's art will be displayed on the first floor walls during the months of July and August. I have placed his bio below. Artist Frank Duncan is originally from Efland, NC, in Orange County. He has converted a log tobacco pack house, located on his property at 1640 Duggins Road, Madison, into his workshop and studio. Frank Graduated in 1972 from the Technical Institute of Alamance, now Technical College of Alamance, with an Associate Degree in Technical Illustration. From 1982 until February 1997 he worked as a mechanical draftsman, machine designer and product designer for various companies. Frank holds 3 patents from his years as a mechanical designer. In 1997 he decided to pursue his passion, which is art. He created his company, Artwork of Frank Duncan, and is now painting and doing custom framing full time. Frank has been commissioned to do paintings of the 25th anniversary of the Stokes Stomp in Danbury, NC, several home places and churches in Stokes County. He was commissioned to do a painting of the Veterans Memorial in King, NC. This memorial has been in the paper recently because of the flying of the Christian flag. His painting was completed before the controversy and therefore shows the Christian flag. He has done many commissioned portraits. Frank has several limited edition prints available such as “Madison Times”, “Virginia’s Buttercups,” “Last Tracks at Seven Island Bridge”, “Crossing Snow Creek” and “New Moon”. Duncan was featured on Fox 8: Roy's Folks on May 23, 2012 (http://myfox8.com/2012/05/23/roys-folks-frank-duncan/) and his painting of the Central Fire Station in Greensboro was showcased on June 11, 2012 (http://myfox8.com/2012/06/11/roys-folks-centralfire-station/). To see more of Duncan's work, go to www.artworkoffrankduncan.com His passion is painting and enjoys taking written and oral information along with old photos to recreate historical places in paintings.
County High School Seniors earn millions in Scholarship offers The seniors who make up the Classes of 2012 in our district are very talented in academics, the arts, athletics and more. Combined they earned more than $18.1 million in scholarship offers. The following totals for each high school include academic, athletic, military, merit-based and local scholarship offers: McMichael High - $3,429,162 (graduating 209 seniors)
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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 20 Morehead High - $6,709,574 (graduating 245 seniors) Reidsville High - $3,305,268 (graduating 191 seniors) Rockingham County High - $4,699,943 (graduating 250 seniors) RCS grand total - $18,143,947 Dr. Rodney Shotwell, superintendent of RCS states, "We are pleased that our high school seniors' achievements have been recognized through the offering of more than $18.1 million in scholarships from institutions of higher education and the military. Especially, we are grateful for the support of our community, our businesses, industrial and civic groups working to contribute scholarships for our youth. The scope of these awards reflects the capability of our students in competing academically with seniors across the country. Thanks to the diligent work of our high school counselors and the Carolina Advising Corp Advisors, the class of 2012’s impressive scholarship earnings of over $18.1 million is the highest total in RCS history. The five year total of scholarship offers in our district is $73,524,210. “Their combined efforts have greatly enhanced our ability to help our students find their way and fund college.”
Eden Salvation Army welcomes new Directors On Wednesday June 20th, Lieutenants Loren and Tabitha Wallace began their appointment as the Directors of The Salvation Army’s Eden Service Center. Lieutenants Wallace come to Eden from the Evangeline Booth College in Atlanta, Georgia, where they graduated with degrees in Practical Ministry. Loren also had the privilege to serve as the Chairman of the college’s Cadet Council for the 2011-2012 school year. Upon graduation, both were ordained and commissioned as officers of The Salvation Army. Loren is a native of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Prior to ministry with The Salvation Army, he worked for UPS and Spartanburg County. Tabitha is a native of Gulfport, Mississippi, and her background is in early childhood education. Directly before entering The
Salvation Army’s Evangeline Booth C o l l e g e , Lieutenants Wallace served as ministry assistants in Greenville, North Carolina. As Cadets, the Wallaces also served on assignments in both Raleigh and High Point. The new Lieutenants are excited to be in Eden, and look forward to the wonderful things that God has in store! The Salvation Army Mission Statement The Salvation Army, an interna-
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Drop Box to dispose of perscription pills at Reidsville Police Dept. The Reidsville Police Department has installed a drop box for prescription pills on the first floor of the police department. The drop box was obtained by the Reidsville Police Department and provided by the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators. The box is designed for people to drop off their expired and/or no longer needed medication. According to recent statistics, more than seven million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs. Why not just dispose of the drugs by other means? For example, flushing pills down the drain is discouraged due to environmental concerns. These medications pass through a city’s sewer system and eventually enter our streams, lakes and rivers, possibly affecting aquatic life. Therefore, it is better to find a safer way to get rid of these medications. People can drop off their prescription drugs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The prescription drugs can be dropped off with no questions asked and no paperwork to fill out. The prescription drug drop box is for prescription drugs, pills only. The Reidsville Police Department cannot allow any syringes or liquids to be dropped off in the drug prescription drop box. According to the Partnership for a Free America, each day approximately 2,500 teenagers use prescription drugs to get high for the first time. This new drop box gives people the ability and opportunity to properly and safely dispose of their unused or old prescription drugs and assure that they do not get in the wrong hands. The Reidsville Police Department is located at 220 W. Morehead Street in Reidsville. The drop box itself is located in the entrance to the Police Department, where the elevator is located.
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On Wednesday July 11th, 2012 at 8:19am, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office received a report from the Rockingham County Schools Administration Building located at 511 Harrington Highway Eden, NC that they had discovered a banner staked up on their property referencing the Reidsville Monument and the KKK. The banner also contained racially offensive wording as well. The banner was located by an employee of the School Administration Building as she arrived to work this morning staked into the ground near the entrance facing the roadway. She quickly removed the sign and contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report what she had found. The sign is believed to have been placed on the property between 12:45am and 7am this morning. Anyone with information about who is responsible for placing this banner at this location is asked to call the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office at 336-634-3232 or Rockingham County Crimestoppers at 336-349-9683.
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3. In essence, what exactly did the Court rule? The Court ruled that no final action has been taken on the application and that the petitioners were not "persons aggrieved" by the proceedings so far in that they have not suffered "special damages" distinct from the rest of the community reflecting a reduction in the value of their property resulting from the "decision being appealed." 4. What else did the Court specify? The Court stated that at a "final hearing" on the issuance of a special use permit, the petitioners may prove special damage by evidence of "increased traffic, increased water runoff, parking issues, safety concerns and secondary effects on business profits." 5. As far as timing is concerned, how did the Court rule? In effect, the Court was ruling that an appeal before the proof of special damages at this stage of the proceedings was too early. In legal terms, the appeal was not "ripe" for consideration. 6. What about PBK? The Court order indicated that PBK has a right to a public hearing and that the hearing will be open to the public and the opportunity will exist at that time for the Petitioners to raise their "assertions and contentions." 7. Did the Court share any additional information? Yes, the Court noted that the application included a cover sheet, a 17 page letter addressing numerous aspects of the landfill, 5 appendices and 5 plan sheets depicting the preliminary site plan and that the applicant had responded to numerous questions raised by the Planning staff. The Court also found that to rule otherwise would give the Petitioners the opportunity to "procrastinate the administration of justice" through the "medium of successive appeals of intermediate orders."
8. What will the Petitioners or PBK do now? At this time we do not have an indication as to whether the petitioners will appeal this ruling. Nor do we have an indication as to whether PBK will request that a hearing before the Planning Board and then a subsequent hearing before the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners be calendared. 9. What happened back in May with the private landfill special use application proposed by PBK for the Whitt property near Eden? An appeal by parties opposing the private landfill was heard on May 23-24th in the Rock. County Superior Court. 10. Can you briefly explain the appeal? The appeal was from a decision of the Rockingham County Planning Board. The issues presented were whether the Rockingham County Zoning Administrator should have rejected the PBK application for a special use permit (to operate a private landfill on the Whitt farm) as being incomplete or because the proposed landfill was designed to exceed a height of 35 feet. 11. Can you provide more background? This matter is "an appeal on the record" from the decision of the Rockingham County Planning Board (sitting as a Board of Adjustment) which upheld the decision of the Rockingham County Zoning Administrator that PBK's application was complete and that a 35 foot height restriction is for residential structures and does not apply to the proposed private landfill. 12. Did anyone testify at the appeal hearing? No. This hearing reviewed matters of record from the hearing before the Planning Board including testimony received at the Planning Board hearing. The procedure consisted of a record of appeal (which includes a transcript of
the Planning Board hearing and documents filed with the Planning Office) being filed with the court, written briefs being submitted by the attorneys, and the court listening to oral argument from attorneys.. 13. Could the decision of the Court on this appeal be reviewed by a higher court? After the Superior Court Judge rules, the losing side could appeal to the North Carolina Court of Appeals. However, it may turn out that the losing side will not seek a further appeal. 14. How many people spoke during the Public Comment Period on April 2nd about the alternative proposal from PBK to partner with the County to jointly operate the County’s existing Landfill on Shuff Road? County Commissioners heard a total of 22 speakers regarding the proposal for a public-private landfill partnership with PBK Holdings, LLC and Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. to operate the County’s existing landfill on Shuff Road. 15. What does PBK’s proposal to partner with the County to operate the County landfill involve? The proposed publicprivate partnership involves operating, maintaining, and expanding the existing, public Rockingham County Landfill, on Shuff Rd. off of NC 704 between Madison and Wentworth as a regional landfill serving a number of near-by counties. 16. Where can we see more details of the proposal for the County’s existing landfill on Shuff Road? Please use the links below to view details regarding the proposed partnership: www.co.rockingham.nc.us Rockingham County Landfill RFP Presentation: Board of Commissioners Agenda 03-152012
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Duncan artwork at Governmental Center Rockingham County Governmental Center’s Artist of the Month is Frank Duncan of Madison. His art will be displayed on the Governmental Center’s first floor walls in July and August, at 371 NC 65. Duncan was featured on WGHP/Fox 8: Roy's Folks in May and his painting of the Central Fire Station in Greensboro was showcased in June. He was commissioned to do paintings of the 25th Anniversary of the Stokes Stomp in Danbury (several home places and churches in Stokes County). He was also commissioned to do a painting of the Veterans Memorial in King. This has recently been in the news due to the flying of the Christian flag. His painting was completed before the controversy and therefore shows the Christian flag. He has several limited edition prints available: “Madison Times,” “Virginia’s Buttercups,” “Last Tracks at Seven Island Bridge,” “Crossing Snow Creek,” and “New Moon.” Originally from Efland in Orange County, Duncan has converted a log tobacco pack house located on his property at 1640 Duggins Road in Madison, into his workshop and studio. His passion is painting and he enjoys taking written and oral information along with old photos to recreate historical places in paint-
ings. Duncan graduated in 1972 from the Technical Institute of Alamance, now Technical College of Alamance, with an Associate Degree in Technical Illustration. From 1982 until February 1997, he worked as a mechanical draftsman, machine designer and product designer for various companies. Frank holds three patents from his years as a mechanical designer. In 1997, he
decided to pursue his passion … art. He created his company, Artwork of Frank Duncan, and is now painting and doing custom framing full time. Contact information for Frank Duncan: 1640 Duggins Road, Madison, NC, 336-871-2921. Tina Massey, who works in the County Manager’s Office, has coordinated the Artist of the Month display for over five years at the Governmental Center and is flexible scheduling the artists. Massey said most artists featured are “usually from Rockingham County, and if not, their home county borders
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King’s Chandelier Lamp Month. August is Lamp Month at King’s Chandelier! Lots of lamps are on sale. They have many lamps redtagged for clearance, plus they are offering 20% off each pair of regularly priced lamps. Also, owner Nancy Daniel is now a certified American Lighting Association Residential Specialist so she has all of the skills and expertise to help you with all of your lighting needs. King's Chandelier is located at 729 S Van Buren Rd. Call 6236188 or visit www.chandelier.com for more information. Consigning Women Lots of beautiful items are for sale at Consigning Women, 704 Washington Street in Eden. Owners Kim, Abby and Beth offer clothes, furniture, wall décor, decorative accessories and more. Eden Drug –Fill the Backpacks Eden Drug is offering free backpacks for those children attending the four Eden area elementary schools-Leaksville-Spray, Douglass, Draper and Central. Starting August 6th, children from these schools can pick up a free backpack and basic school supplies from Eden Drug at its 103 W. Stadium Drive location. Eden Drug is open Mon.-Sat. 9am-9pm and 1pm-6pm on Sunday. While the program is geared for K-5 students, no one will be turned away. Backpacks will be multiple colors to accommodate families with more than one student. Each will have a zipper pull with a place for students to place their identification. NC License Plate AgencyNow Open! The new North Carolina license plate agency has opened at 712 Washington Street The agency owners offer excellent customer service to make your transaction a pleasurable experience. Belladonna Antiques & Interiors There are lots of new items being offered at Bella Donna Antiques and Interiors, 646 Washington Street in the Historic Leaksville section of Eden. Stop by and see Eddie or Mark.
HomeTrust Bank and HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. announce completion of successful conversion and stock offering HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. announced recently that it became the holding company for HomeTrust Bank (the “Bank”), in connection with the completion of the Bank’s conversion from the mutual to stock form of organization and HomeTrust Bancshares’s related public stock offering. HomeTrust Bancshares’s common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on July 11, 2012, under the symbol “HTBI”. HomeTrust Bancshares sold 21,160,000 shares of common stock at $10.00 per share, for gross offering proceeds of $211,600,000. The offering was oversubscribed in the community offering. HomeTrust Bank, including its banking divisions – HomeTrust Bank, Tryon Federal Bank, Shelby Savings Bank, Home Savings Bank, Industrial Federal Bank, Cherryville Federal Bank and Rutherford County Bank, is a communityoriented financial institution with
$1.6 billion in assets as of March 31, 2012 offering traditional financial services within its local communities through its 20 full service offices in Western North Carolina, including the Asheville metropolitan area, and the “Piedmont” region of North Carolina. The Bank is the 11th largest bank headquartered in North Carolina. The Eden Chamber of Commerce will be collecting school supplies to fill the backpacks July 16th -August 10th at their 678 S. Van Buren Road location. You can drop off supplies from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday. Items that are needed include, glue sticks, crayons, wide-ruled composition books and filler paper, safety scissors, rulers, copy paper, hand sanitizer and Kleenex. You can visit area stores to see what other supplies are required by certain teachers. If you donate cash, we will shop for you.
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Keeping It Real Project Safe Rockingham County (PSRC) a Community and Law Enforcement Partnership continues to employ a comprehensive strategy to reduce gun related violent crime and to improve the quality of life for all residents of Rockingham County. At our initial Call meeting Oct 2011) you may recall I shared with the fourteen violent gang members the importance of this program to me. My family and I were extremely concerned about (PSRC) because we had a grandson who at that time was incarcerated. He was an honor student, about to graduate and was a three sport athlete with tremendous college scholarship opportunities. In spite of this great future my grandson unbeknownst to the family decided to become a gang member. He was arrested and jailed prior to graduation. Having survived five years of his young life in prison, he was released March 19, 2012. Currently he has a job and it would appear that he is seriously pursuing a positive life style. I recently sat and talked with my grandson and asked him what were the motivating factors for his apparent life style changes. He informed me that the revelation
came to him while he was incarcerated. He stated the he woke up one morning and decided that he wanted to get out of prison and start his life over. He further stated that at that point he was simply tired of his current living conditions and of prison life. He said, “Prison life is unfit for a dog, I know that God gives us unlimited potential and I was definitely underachieving. I decided that I wanted to prove to everyone who viewed black males in a negative light and thought that prison is a normal situation for them that they are absolutely wrong. Not only can I get out and stay out, I can also function and even prosper as a productive member of society”. He also shared with me that a few important keys to getting out of prison and staying out is to accept God. He said one must use his time while in prison to work on getting rid of his vices and try to avoid the wrong crowds. He stated that once he decided that he was ready to accept a positive life style he immediately began associating with a more positive group. His final statement was that one should always have a plan in life. One should establish short term and long term goals. I am proud of my grandson. It appears that he is trying to “keep it real”. Commissioner Harold Bass
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From The Desks Of CITY HALL Eden adopts new city seal By Cindy Adams, Coordinator of Tourism and Special Events
The City of Eden is excited to present its new city seal. The design contains elements that represent the natural beauty of Eden, while still recognizing its history. The seal has a new color scheme and design that is vibrant, fresh and exciting, yet still very professional. This seal should remain a relevant symbol of the city for as many years as the seal it is replacing. The former seal had been in place since 1967.
A committee was appointed several months ago to decide on the design. They started with eight designs and finally narrowed the selection to one that was adopted at the June City Council meeting. This new seal will be seen on all official city documents, stationery, buildings and signs owned by the City of Eden. The changeover will take place over the next few months.
Annual report provides information about wastewater collection By Melinda Ward, Wastewater Superintendent Every year, every municipality and private corporation with a public sewer collection and treatment system is asked to send in a report for the previous year’s activities. This is to stay current with the types of treatment systems being used, the miles of pipelines in service, and any problems that were reported to the state by either the collection system or the treatment plant over the last 12 months. This is a requirement by the state for its records, but it is also a way to report to the citizens in each community what their system is like and how it has been doing. Many citizens still do not understand what happens after they flush or what effect they have on the system when they flush the wrong things down the drain. With publicizing the “Sewer Collection System Annual Performance Report,” we are giving everyone a chance to learn more. This article serves only as a summary of the report, but I urge anyone interested to read the report in its entirety on the city’s webpage at edennc.us under City Departments, Environmental Services Department, Wastewater Treatment Division. Recently, with the help of Debra Madison in Planning and Inspections and her knowledge of GIS, we have been able to get a better inventory of our collection
system. We have come to realize that we actually have approximately 161 miles of pipeline instead of the 145 previously thought. This shows that our crews are looking over and maintaining even more than we all realized. This is done by a crew of 13 men overseen by Mark Bullins. During the past 12 months, their crews responded to and repaired 15 problems caused by inflow and infiltration during heavy rainfall. This was actually another decrease from the year before. The number was actually cut in half from the previous year. They also responded to and unstopped 228 sewer lines that were blocked by grease, roots or debris. This was a slight increase from the year before, so it shows just how busy problems in the system can keep them. In between making repairs, they were also able to clean and inspect 18.55 miles of sewer mains throughout the city in an effort to prevent problems before they occurred. That was over 3.5 miles more than the previous year. There were still overflows from the collection system that had to be repaired, but out of all of the problems, only 17 caused overflows that were serious enough to report to the state. This was about the same as last year which shows that we are maintaining our system but still have
Eden’s “Quilt Lady” Inez O’Dell recently donated 10 quilts to the city’s police and fire departments. O’Dell made the quilts, specially designed for children, to comfort young victims of tragic circumstances. Pictured, from left, Police Chief Reece Pyrtle, Lt. Clint Simpson, Inez O’Dell, Sgt. Sam Shelton and Fire Chief Tommy Underwood.
more work to do to completely stop these overflows from occurring. The treatment system for the city consists of only one wastewater treatment plant. Mebane Bridge Wastewater Treatment Plant can treat up to 13.5 million gallons a day, but for the past 12 months, the facility only averaged 3.288 million gallons a day. Our nine employees continue to work together to efficiently produce a higher quality effluent than ever before. For the second year in a row, we were able to report no violations for a full 12month period. The staff does an excellent job in maintaining and improving operations, keeping an eye on the little details of each process, and showing a sense of pride in their work that is hard to find nowadays. Unfortunately, we are now under a special administrative order by the Environmental Protection Agency to stop all overflows within the system by a given time frame. It is work that was already acknowledged as needed and planned for, but it speeds up the timeline for getting everything done. The ultimate goal for all of us is to stop any wastewater from reaching our rivers and that is what we are striving for. I still want to emphasize that we can’t do all of this alone. Our citizens play an important role in keeping our sewers in good shape by being aware of how the little things they do can either help or harm our system. Our website shows tips on dealing with household grease. We try to get a couple of articles a year in the newspaper informing readers of the problems that we are seeing frequently. We have brochures in City Hall that explain how a wastewater system works so that citizens stay informed. We have even begun setting up booths at large public venues to pass out more information and give the public a chance to ask questions. If anyone has any further questions about our sewer system or what they can do to help improve it, please feel free to contact my office at 627-1009, ext. 130.
Three city employees honored by American Legion On June 21, American Space Rescue Team. Powell’s Legion Post 254 honored three family includes son Joe, a junior City of Eden employees at a ban- at Carson-Newman College in quet held at the post building. Tennessee, and girlfriend Tracey Police Chief Reece Pyrtle and Umberger. Fire Chief Tommy Underwood Greg Chatham received the were on hand to present the Volunteer Firefighter of the Year awards. award. Chatham says Lee Pruitt, a seventhat making a differyear veteran of Eden ence, no matter how PD, was named Police small, is what he enjoys Officer of the Year. most about his work as Pruitt was chosen to a firefighter. Chatham is receive this honor an Eden native and given his tremendous began in fire service as contributions and deda Spray Fire ication to the citizens Department volunteer of Eden and his fellow in 1978. In 1981, he Powell officers. Since accepted the position September, he has of fire prevention and been a K9 officer. He training officer. He takes the challenges of worked for the city in being a K9 officer serithat capacity until ously and trains weekly 1986, when he joined with Sadie, his partner. the ranks of the Office He is on the departof the State Fire ment’s Special Marshal under the N.C. Response Team, is a Department of field training officer Insurance. He worked Barham and a gang intel offias a field training specer. Pruitt is a cialist, creating and Reidsville native. His developing some of the family includes wife state’s first fire and resKelly and sons Kole cue certification proand Kadence. In his grams. Chatham retired spare time, Pruitt in 2010 from the state, enjoys training in but he has not retired mixed martial arts at from work. In addition Team Roc, where he to serving as a second has achieved a blue lieutenant in the Eden belt in jujitsu. Volunteer Fire Pruitt Firefighter of the Department, Greg is an Year was awarded to Joe Powell. instructor at Rockingham Powell has been a full-time Eden Community College, teaching firefighter for seven years and firefighters and squad members. has been in emergency services He’s a member of Eden’s for a total of 31 years. He loves Confined Space Rescue Team. serving and interacting with the Chatham and his wife Sarah live citizens of Eden. In his initial in Eden and have two children. interview with the Eden Fire The American Legion was Department, Powell said that for chartered and incorporated by the first time in his life, he felt as Congress in 1919 as a patriotic though the place he was sup- veterans organization devoted to posed to be was the place he mutual helpfulness. It is the wanted to be. According to nation’s largest wartime veterPowell, “After all these years I ans’ service organization, comstill feel the same.” A native of mitted to mentoring youth and Browns Summit, Powell started sponsorship of wholesome proas a volunteer firefighter with grams in our communities, advoNortheast Guilford FD (retiring cating patriotism and honor, proafter 20 years in 2001), served as moting strong national security a career paramedic with Guilford and continued devotion to its felCounty from 1981 until 1996 and low service members and veteras a career firefighter with ans. Guilford County from 1996 until The City of Eden is very proud 2005. He is a certified firefighter that these employees were recoginstructor, rescue technician nized for their outstanding cominstructor, fire driver-operator mitment by such a distinguished instructor and is an emergency organization as American Legion medical technician. He also Post 254. serves on the city’s Confined
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For The Fun Of It 70th Birthday! An older lady decided to give herself a big treat for her significant 70th birthday by staying overnight in an expensive hotel. When she checked out next morning, the desk clerk handed her a bill for $250.00. She exploded and demanded to know why the charge was so high. "It's a nice hotel but the rooms certainly aren't worth $250.00 for just an overnight stay! I didn't even have breakfast." The clerk told her that $250.00 is the 'standard rate', so she insisted on speaking to the Manager. The Manager appeared and, forewarned by the desk clerk, announced: "This hotel has an Olympic-sized pool and a huge conference centre which are available for use." "But I didn't use them," she said. ''Well, they are here, and you could have," explained the Manager. He went on to explain that she could also have seen one of the inhotel shows for which the hotel is famous. "We have the best entertainers from the world over performing here," the Manager said. "But I didn't go to any of those shows," she said. "Well, we have them, and you could have," the Manager replied. No matter what amenity the Manager mentioned, she replied,"But I didn't use it!" and the Manager countered with his standard response. After several minutes discussion with the Manager unmoved, she decided to pay, wrote a check and gave it to him. The Manager was surprised when he looked at the check. "But madam, this check is for only $50.00." "That's correct. I charged you $200.00 for sleeping with me," she replied. "But I didn't!" exclaims the very surprised Manager. "Well, too bad, I was here, and you could have." Don't mess with Senior Citizens!!
Nervous Dad “Just relax”, the hospital staff kept telling Jim, but it was to no avail. Jim’s wife was in labor and Jim was a nervous wreck. After what seemed like a week, to both Jim and the hospital staff, a nurse came out with the happy news, “it’s a girl”, she cried. “Thank G-d, a girl”, said Jim, “at least she won’t have to go through what I just went through!”
Legs An Old man went to the doctor complaining of a terrible pain in his leg. “I am afraid it’s just old age”, replied the doctor, “there is nothing we can do about it.” “That can’t be” fumed the old man, “you don’t know what you are doing.” “How can you possibly know I am wrong?” countered the doctor. “Well it’s quite obvious,” the old man replied, “my other leg is fine, and it’s the exact same age!”
Iron A blond man entered the emergency room with his two ears burned. “What happened?” asked the doctor. “Well”, the man explained, “my wife was ironing clothing, behind my chair while I was watching TV. She put down the iron next to the phone and when the phone rang I answered the iron.” “Wow that is terrible” responded the doctor, and what happened to your other ear?” “Well” the blond guy responded “Right afterwards, the phone rang again!”
Family A doctor remarked on his patients, ruddy complexion. “I know” the patient said “It’s high blood pressure, it’s from my family. “Your mother’s side, or father’s side?” questioned the doctor. Neither, my wife’s. “What?” the doctor said “that can’t be, how can you get it from your wife’s family?” “Oh yeah,” the patient responded, “You should meet them sometime!”
Prok The leader of the vegetarian society just couldn’t control himself anymore. He just needed to try some pork, just to see what it tasted like. So one summer day he told his members he was going on a vacation. He packed out of town, and headed to the nearest restaurant. After sitting down, he ordered a roasted pig, and impatiently waited for his delicacy. After just a few minutes, he heard someone call his name, and to his great chagrin he saw one of his fellow members walking towards him. Just at that same moment, the waiter walked over, with a huge platter, holding a full roasted pig with an apple in it’s mouth. “Isn’t that something,” says the leader after only a moments pause, “all I do is order an apple, and look what it comes with!”
Roaches So these two roaches, Tom and Oscar, are hanging out next to a dumpster enjoying a snack. “Hey Tom” said Tom to his friend Oscar, “You know that restaurant down the block? I went there yesterday to pick up some scraps, and I couldn’t believe how clean it was, I could practicably see my reflection through the shiny waxed floor.” “Oscar” hollered Tom spitting the food out of his mouth, “please not while I am eating!!”
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I thought a thought. But the thought I thought wasn’t the thought I thought I thought. If the thought I thought I thought had been the thought I thought, I wouldn’t have thought so much.
Sam walks into his boss’s office. “Sir, I’ll be straight with you, I know the economy isn’t great, but I have over three companies after me, and I would like to respectfully ask for a raise.” After a few minutes of haggling the boss finally agrees to a 5% raise, and Sam happily gets up to leave. ”By the way”, asks the boss as Sam is getting up, “which three companies are after you?” “The electric company, water company, and phone company”, Sam replied.
Twins! A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named “Ahmal.” The other goes to a family in Spain; they name him “Juan.” Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband responds, They’re twins! If you’ve seen Juan, you’ve seen Ahmal.”
Homework! PUPIL – “Would you punish me for something I didn`t do?” TEACHER – “Of course not.” PUPIL – “Good, because I haven`t done my homework.”
Send Money! After sending our son away to college, he would often [to often] call up asking for money. One time when he called my husband answered, “sure we will send you money” he said, “and I also noticed that you left your Physics book here, should we send that also?” “Uh, oh yeah, OK,” he responded. I asked him afterward how much he sent up “$1,100? he said. When I gave him a surprised look, he explained, “Don’t worry, I taped a $100 check on the cover, and the other $1000 check inside the cover!
Photographer As a professional photographer, Judy takes a lot of pride in her pictures. Wherever she goes, she brings her pictures with her, to show off her work. “Wow”, said her host Sandra, “these are really nice pictures, you must have a great camera.” Fuming mad at the implication that her whole talent came from her camera. Judy waited until the end of the meal and then thanked her host, “thank you the meal was delicious,” and then as if an afterthought added, “you must have great pots.”
Hearing Aid While working in a post office, a lady barged in complaining that she got home to find a note from the mail man saying that he tried to deliver a package but nobody was home. “My husband was home all day!”, she fumed. After giving her the package I heard her tell somebody “Oh, I’m so excited, my husbands new hearing aids!”
Parenting Tip Today’s Parenting Tip: Treat a difficult child the way you would your boss at work. Praise his achievements, ignore his tantrums and resist the urge to sit him down and explain to him how his brain is not yet fully developed.
Difference Between Dogs & Cats A dog thinks: ‘Hey, these people I live with feed me, love me, provide me with a nice warm, dry house, pet me and take good care of me … THEY MUST BE GODS!’ A cat thinks: ‘Hey, these people I live with feed me, love me, provide me with a nice warm, dry house, pet me and take good care of me … I MUST BE A GOD!’
Flower Harry and Barbra’s marriage has been on the rocks for a while, so when they hear about a marriage seminar being given in their neighborhood they decide to attend. “One of the most important things in marriage”, said the speaker, “is to get to really know your spouse well. For example,” continued the speaker, “How many of you know what’s your wife’s favorite type of flower?” Harry leaned over to Barbara and whispered, “it’s gold medal all-purpose flour isn’t it?”
PUZZLE Locate These Hidden Words In Eden’s Own Find A Word DRY SWIM RAPIDS HAPPY DRAWING JOG STRETCH JUMP TENNIS SHOES LIVE LIFE VINE SPORTS
S P O H H A P P Y R D
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O R U U S D I P A R U
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GREEN RIVER FUN JOKE WORKOUT RUNNING PULLUPS SQUAT BOND FIRE SKETCH COLOR EXCITEMENT
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TGRC Wraps Up “It’s A Sweet Season” By Dale Smith “It’s A Sweet Season” has been a fantastic year of live theatre in Rockingham County. Cinderella, Dearly Departed, Little Women – The Musical, Ramona Quimby and Willy Wonka were well attended. TGRC would like to thank everyone who participated in the shows either on-stage or offstage. It takes a large group of people to be able to consistently offer live shows year after year. Some of the most important people who make the shows possible, include our Technical Director, Jeff Mericle, our Backstage Coordinator, Robert Burchett, and our Sound Technician, Andy Fuller. Without these guys, we would not have sets, props, sound, lighting, and many, many other things. There is a quote on the Tech page of our website that says, “Without techies, actors would be naked people emoting loudly in the dark.” This is very true. The real stars of all of our shows are the Tech Crew. TGRC is a non-profit organization and therefore all work is done voluntarily. These three men have donated countless hours to TGRC over the years and have done so to further the success of our local community theatre in Rockingham County. They are at the warehouse every Tuesday and Thursday night from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. leading a team of volunteers designing and building sets, gathering supplies and tools and painting. They are also responsible for delivering all the sets, lights, sound equipment, props and anything associated with the shows to the location of the show. They set up the initial stage which we call “load in” and at the end of the show they tear it down “strike” and deliver it back to the warehouse. This is all incredibly heavy and bulky at times, but I have never heard them express any negativity. They are always laughing and cracking jokes throughout the entire process. It really makes these times fun and I have observed them having fun too. Although the Tech Crew may change from show to show these three are the consistent backbone of the Tech Crew and they are the individuals who recruit the other volunteers to help them. They are always looking for more volunteers and will welcome anyone who would like to join the Tech Crew. If you think this is an area you could help and would like to get involved, please go to our website and see the Tech Crew link at www.tgrc-nc.com. Jeff Mericle is the Technical Director for TGRC and wears many theatrical hats, including serving on the Board of Directors. Not only does Jeff oversee the technical aspects of every show, but over the years he has also directed shows for TGRC and served as the stage manager. Jeff has been an active volunteer with TGRC for seven years and is successfully ensuring the future of TGRC by offering leadership and advice to the
other Tech Crew volunteers. Robert Burchett has volunteered to staff the back stage crew which we affectionately call “the ninjas” for seven years. He has trained many people to work backstage but is always looking for more volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering backstage during the performances, please contact him at backstage@tgrc-nc.com. Andy Fuller has volunteered as the Sound Director for five years. He has provided countless hours of time working through problems with sound and lighting effects. He also serves as the webmaster for TGRC. Andy is looking for more volunteers for this area, and welcomes the opportunity to work along side and train volunteers in this area. If you would like to work with the sound and/or lights for one of our shows please contact Andy at afuller@tgrc-nc.com. If you would rather assist with our website, he can always use anyone with artistic creativity and the willingness to volunteer their time. The shows get a lot of publicity and the performers get a lot of praise and glory, however, these shows would not be possible without the Tech Crew. We would like to encourage more people in the community to get involved with TGRC. Jeff, Robert, and Andy, could always use additional hands with set design and building. They are very busy the entire season and welcome anyone who would like to join in. Check out their page on the website at www.tgrcnc.com. The Tech Crew has created a wish list which includes: Radial Arm Saw, Pneumatic Framing, Nailer, Roller Stands, Mechanics Tool Chest, Pry Bars, Router, Vise, Industrial Sewing Machine, Orbital Sander, Belt Sander, Electric Carving Knife, Hot Knife, and Hot Glue Guns. If you have tools to donate or if you have monetary donations to be used for tools, please contact Jeff Mericle at production@tgrcnc.com. The 2012-2013 season has been announced and the annual flyers will be arriving soon. Let’s get ready to have another fantastic year of live theatre. Disney’s Camp Rock will be our pre-season show. Auditions will be held at RCC Auditorium located inside the Advanced Technologies Building on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. and Friday, August 10, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. The performance dates will be Friday, September 14, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. TGRC is a big family and we all depend on one another to make every show a success. Please join our family and be prepared to have the time of your life.
Dan River Boat Race Returns On August 4th the muchanticipated Dan River Boat Race returns to Madison, North Carolina for all to enjoy. The day will begin with registration from 8:30 – 10:30am at Lindsey Bridge Access, and the race begins t 11am. Boats are released at one-minute intervals for timed racing. On-Site Registration - $20www.danriverboatrace.org. Those entering more than one timed event should arrive early to be placed in front of line! There will be free shuttle service between access sites. Since 1989 the Dan River Boat Race has grown into a statewide event. Many paddlers have been racing for years, creating a "homecoming" for many. Those entering two (2) events will be tagged to start at the beginning of the race. Enjoy a healthy lunch and entertainment while waiting for fellow paddlers to complete the race. Prizes and awards are distributed at approximately 2:30 (when all paddlers have completed the race)
ticipating in the event. 7. Practice water safety. 8. DO NOT remove your life vest while on the water. 9. Do not throw trash into the river. A trash bag is provided for litter. 10. Keep a safe distance between boats. Finish line: Between buoys at the 704 Access site. Please clear the craft from the steps promptly upon finishing the race and load onto appropriate vehicle. Directions • Lindsey Bridge Access: From Greensboro: Follow US 220 North to Madison. From I-40/Airport: Follow NC 68 North until it merges with US 220 North. Exit US 220 North at the Madison/Wentworth exit. Turn right at top of exit onto NC 704 and cross the bridge. Pass Victory Chevrolet on Right. Continue on 704. Cross bridge at Dan
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River. Road becomes NC 311. Continue for approximately one (1) mile. Cross the creek and turn left on Lindsey Bridge Road. (Look for Pine Hall Brick Sign on corner). Continue on Lindsey Bridge Road approximately 1/2 mile. Cross railroad tracks and Dan River. Turn right into access site. • 704 Access Site: From Greensboro: Follow US 220 North to Madison. From I-40/Airport: Follow NC 68 North until it merges with US 220 North. Exit US 220 North at the Madison/Wentworth exit. Turn right at top of exit onto NC 704 and cross bridge. Pass Victory Chevrolet on Right. Continue on 704. Cross bridge at Dan River. Turn right at first stoplight onto Market Street. Turn right at second light onto Murphy Street. Cross railroad tracks and turn right at bottom of hill onto Water Street. Continue under bridge. Access site on left. • From Lindsey Bridge to 704 Access Site: Turn Left out of Lindsey Bridge Access Site, cross bridge and railroad tracks and continue to stop sign at end of road. Turn right onto Academy Street/NC 311. Follow 311 and turn left at the third stop light onto Market Street. Turn right at second light onto Murphy Street. Cross railroad tracks and turn right at bottom of hill onto Water Street. Continue under bridge. Access site is on left.
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Christian Counseling group to open satellite office in Eden Associates in Christian Counseling, a Winston-Salem faith-based organization providing counseling and psychological services to adults and children, has partnered with a group of citizens in Rockingham County to open a satellite counseling center in Eden. The new office will open in late July and is expected to serve residents in Rockingham County and surrounding areas, including southern Virginia. Jay Slaydon, a local licensed marriage and family therapist will be the center’s first counselor. Jay’s passion is to make the counseling office a place where faith in God and spiritual matters can be a part of the therapy process. He is excited about joining the Associates staff to encourage and express compassion to the people of Rockingham County and southern Virginia. Associates’ director, Dr. Joe Verga, described the partnership as a remarkable opportunity to reach those in an underserved area. “Our Rockingham partners have shown tremendous compassion and leadership in their considerable efforts,” he said. They will also undertake fundraising efforts to provide client assistance for those of limited means. Associates in Christian Counseling’s mission is to provide professional mental health services to all who seek them regardless of race, creed, or financial status. Associates provides a credentialed, professional staff of psychologists and counselors offering a unique approach
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that is tailored to the needs of the individual client. Because of its nonprofit status, Associates is able to maintain a Client Assistance Fund for those with financial concerns. The Rockingham supporters includes a core group of 18 local citizens who joined together to establish a Christian counseling center. They approached Associates in April seeking a partnership. The group includes doctors, nurses, a law enforcement officer, pastors and others. Charles Knight, who leads the supporters, stated, “The counseling needs in the Rockingham county area are greater than the
services that are currently available. Associates in Christian Counseling is a highly esteemed counseling and psychological services organization. Dr. Verga and his staff have been most gracious and helpful in partnering with us to bring a Christian counseling center to the Rockingham County region.” The group has raised the startup funds for the counseling center and will help fund its operation through donations. The office will be staffed and managed by Associates. Associates in Christian Counseling is in its 21st year and also staffs a satellite office in Surry County.
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Mayodan Homecoming seeking participants The Mayodan Preservation League is now accepting applications for vendors for the 26th annual Mayodan Homecoming Festival scheduled for Saturday, September 8. The festival runs from 10:00am until 9:00pm in downtown Mayodan. Highlights include food, arts and crafts, displays, live entertainment, children’s rides and activities, Bingo, and more. Reserve your space now for you, your business, or your organization’s fundraiser. Fees are $25 per space, $50 if electricity hookup is needed. For applications call 336-548-6776. For general festival information call 336-548-2241. Also visit the Mayodan Homecoming Festival Facebook page for more details.
Dan River Boat Race Join us for a fun day on the Dan River on Saturday, August 4, 2012 for the Annual Dan River Boat Race sponsored by the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department. This will be the 22nd anniversary for people with their canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards to gather from all over NC and VA to compete in different classes for trophies. This boat race has something for everyone! Our sponsors who have made this event possible include: The Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority, Tiremax, Autumn Creek Vineyards and Cabins, Remington Arms, Dan River Company, Dan River Gear Rentals, Charlie’s Soap, All about Floors, Dan River Basin Association, Y & W Farm Center, Three Rivers Outfitters, A New Dawn Reality, and A & Y Sales. This year the race will begin a little earlier at 10:00 a.m. at the Lindsey Bridge access site in Madison with 5 minute staggered start times. Racers will travel approximately 2.5 miles to the finish line at 704 Bridge access in Madison. A shuttle will be provided. Trophies will be awarded to winners in each category. Age categories include those 16 and under, 17-39, 40-59, and 60 and over. Boat rentals are available on-site on a first come, first serve basis. Life jackets are also required for everyone participating. The Pre-registration fee is $20 per person, $5 for an additional entry (max 2 entries). Registration on site is $25. All participants will receive a Dan River Boat Race T-shirt. Kirby Wilkins of Reidsville will be the entertainment at the race finish, playing all the 1970’s favorites. Food Venders will also be setup at the race finish selling hamburgers, hotdogs, and many other great foods and drinks. Check-in is from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the Lindsey Bridge Access site in Madison. For more information and for a registration form, go to our website at www.danriverboatrace.org or call the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department at 336-548-9572. You can also email Asa Neal at an@mmrecdepartment.org.
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Some races are finished too soon... My new race t-shirt says"...And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us." I not sure how much endurance it took but I finished my race, not as fast as I was hoping but I did myself worthy of my training. The swim was what I was most worried about but it was what I did the best at this time, 750 meters in a wide circle in a lake where you couldn't see the bottom, I climbed out of the lake in 17 minute. The bike ride was 15 miles long and I kept my average speed at 17.8 mph. The run, ahhh that run, it had rained the night before so the trail was full of tree roots and mud. Total time for swim and transitions and rides and runs 1:51:01. And yes I would do it again tomorrow ! What about you? What race do you want to run? How much endurance does it take to get to the finish line? It seems like lately every time I stop to catch my breath something else has happen that moves the finish line further away. I get almost there and think I am good. I can do this. I had a true finish line last Saturday in my triathlon. It was great big and had an announcer call out your name as you ran under it while people clapped. I even had people from Eden drive the 45 min to the Lake Commack to watch the race, Thanks Neal. Life is not just one race it's many many races going on at the same
time. So White how do you know when you are finished? It's part of life to keep moving forward. The Finish Line keeps moving too. Somewhere our true and Final Finish Line is out there. Our calling is to keep up the pace until we cross. Sometimes it doesn't make any sense when someone finishes before we think they should, it's not fair we shout to the announcer. It was too soon for Alicia to finish her race, she was a beautiful soul with lots of good races behind her and even better ones ahead of her. It was too soon for Kevin London's daughters to finish their race, they had such short time here on Earth. Why do we keep "running"? It doesn't seem like we have any chance of winning. People like Alicia and the London sisters are why we should "run with endurance the race before us". The memories of those who have finished their races are fuel for us who are still running. I wish every day we could run thru the big arch with an announcing calling out our names, it doesn't always happen that way. Keep running is my advice. Your finish line is in the distance and I want you to finish strong and so does your announcer.
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Youth Baseball needs support To the Editor, citizens and businesses in Eden Eden Stingers Youth Baseball is embarking on its inaugural season. We are proud to be able to provide the opportunity for boys in our community to play baseball at a more competitive level. Another thing we are proud of is that we have been able to keep registration fees at an affordable level. The success of the Eden Stingers baseball program is directly related to our team playing in select high quality tournaments and playing only the best competition. We will be traveling to many tournaments this season against the best competition in the state. Although participants pay participation fees, we still need sponsors for the team to help with the teams’ expenses. On behalf of the Eden Stingers Baseball team,
I would like to ask you to join us as a sponsor. It is important that you understand why funds are required. A team participation fee has to be paid for every tournament. We have to provide our own uniforms, hats, helmets, and other miscellaneous expenses. Unfortunately, we do not receive any funding from the local municipalities or from any other organization. We need sponsors who will help to give our team a chance to continue to enhance their skills to be able to play at the college level or higher. I hope you will be able to help them. Please note that any amount would be welcomed and greatly appreciated and a donation at this time would allow you or your business to take a deduction for the tax year as we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit-organization. If your donation exceeds $100.00, you
will be eligible to place an ad on our banner which is proudly displayed at all tournaments and team functions. If you would like to be a team sponsor with a donation of $500.00 we will place your name and / or logo on our team’s uniforms and on the banner. If interested in placing an ad please contact Traci Hardwick at tracihardwick@yahoo.com or call at 336-520-1269 for more info. We would like to say Thank You for taking the time to consider supporting the children of the community who are involved in this great program. Sincerely, Eden Stingers Youth Baseball Program 134 Grant Street Eden NC 27288
Madison/Mayodan Rec. Sports Registration Open Registration for: RCYFL Tackle Football, RCYFL Football Cheerleaders, RCYFL Flag Football, Youth Volleyball and Farris Memorial Park Soccer. The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department is now holding registrations for the following fall athletic programs. Registration will end on Friday, August 10th. -RCYFL Flag Football (1 Team max. 15 players) Ages 5-6 (Coed) - Must turn 5 by September 15 and cannot turn 7 before September 15 -RCYFL Tackle Football (2 Teams – max. 30 players per team) Tackle 1: Ages 7-9 / Tackle 2: Ages 10-12 - Must turn 7 by September 15 and cannot turn 13 before September 15 Medical Physical is required -RCYFL Football Cheerleaders (2 Squads – max. 30 cheerleaders per squad) Tackle 1: Ages 7-9 / Tackle 2: Ages 10-12 - Must turn 7 by September 15 and cannot turn 13 before September 15
-Youth Volleyball Ages 9-15 - Must turn 9 by September 15 and cannot turn 16 before September 15 Fees: $15.00 for city taxpayers of Madison or Mayodan $20.00 for non-city taxpayers of Madison or Mayodan Non-city taxpayers are required to purchase a User Card - $35.00 Individual or $50.00 Family. Volleyball & Flag Football Players must purchase jersey for $12.00. Cheerleaders pom poms - $12.00. Cheer Uniforms – To be determined For more information or questions, call Thad Shermer at 548-9572 or 548-2789 - Farris Memorial Park Soccer – Registration open now!!! Ends on Friday, August 10th. Ages 3-17 - Must turn 3 by September 15 and cannot turn 18 by September 15 - Fee: $40 flat fee for everyone For more information, call Asa Neal at 548-2789 or 548-9572
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Sports Shorts Eden Soccer player part of National Championship team R i s i n g Sophomore C a n d i c e Corcoran is part of the Under 15 Greensboro United Soccer Team that played in the Presidents Cup national tournament in Sacramento, California from July 11th to July
Corcoran
15th. The Greensboro United Team won the national championship game in double overtime. A press release issued by Greensboro United described the game as follows: Playing a player down for 70 minutes and battling through two overtime periods, the Greensboro United U15 Navy Girls defeated the Dallas Texans, 2-1 to win the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup National Championship today in Sacramento, Calif. Thanks to an Eynde Frazier strike from 10 yards, GUSA took a 1-0 lead late in the first half. But with five minutes remaining in the half, a dubious straight red card call on GUSA’s Rachel Sharkey caused the Greensboro girls to play with 10 players for the remainder of the day. Early in the second half, the Texans tied the game. forcing two 15-minute overtime periods. GUSA entered extra time with both momentum and a renewed sense of energy.
Taylor took a pass from Frazier with seven minutes remaining in the first overtime period and beat the Texas keeper for the 2-1 Greensboro lead. Texas furiously pounded the ball forward looking for the
equalizer, but Krystan Coble was able to turn away the chances. Morehead High School rising Sophomore Candice Corcoran, daughter of Eden City Manager Brad Corcoran is a member of the Greensboro United Team. He commented on the experience. “From a parents perspective we were very proud of the hard work, sportsmanship and sheer determination that was displayed by our daughters. Their can-do attitude has been a true inspiration to all of us. It was one of the most magical moments of my life,” stated Corcoran. Candice was excited to be part of the winning team. “It was definitely a dream come true and a great way to end our year. We've been working so hard all year and we always believed we would come out on top. I wouldn't ask for another group of girls or coach to experience this moment with,” she remarked.
local football players that received top honors at the Charles Johnson / Carolina Panthers Football Camp this past June 15- June 18. They are Wiley Hoover (outstanding offensive Lineman), Tyler Dabbs (outstanding running back and defensive back), Will Dabbs (outstanding Quarterback), Austin Dishmon (outstanding Receiver), Ben Bullins (outstanding Linebacker). The camp was hosted by current and former Carolina Panthers players as well as coaches from various collegiate programs. Campers were trained in skill specific for their positions and fundamentals in speed, agility and game concepts. The awards were voted on by professional players and coaches. All of these athletes plan to play for Morehead this season.
LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST - EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT CHURCH YOUTH CO-ED SOFTBALL SEASON & PLAYOFF CHAMPS Front row L to R - Emily Fargis, Kendall Powell, Shane Strader, Karon Hunter, Noah Dowdy & Breanna Doomy. Back row L to R - Justin Joyce, Montana Gilley, Jonathon Fargis, Kelly Cochran, Jake Hudson, Taylor Shelton, Megan Abernathy, Josh Hudson, Willian Dowdy, Wesley Strader, Coach Lynn Fargis, Coach Betsy Fargis & Coach Steve Eubanks.
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Sports Shorts Boys & Girls Club NEWBRIDGEBANK Cole Vernon, Bradley Vernon, Jimmy Hutchens, Tyson Broadnax, Ethan Kaneko, Blake Maynard, Scottie Burgess, Chris Jones, Brandon Rohrbach, Caleb Andrews Coaches: John Whitten
Boys & Girls Club - CITTYS PLUMBING Nate Jones, Jakel Thomas, Alex Sedwick, Jarrett Stewart, Hunter Carter, Wesley Reynolds, Zach Bauman, Brandon Kirkman, Bryan Kirkman, James Alcorn, DJ Ellington, Jordan Ragland, Landon Rogers, Ian Woods, Coaches: David Tolbert, and James Sedwick
Boys & Girls Club 2ND HAND CASH Dayln Hutchens Marson Hutchens Landon Vaughn Dallas Cox Tyler Thompson Dylan Stallings Nathaniel Amburn Zachary Amburn Coaches: Chris and Kelly Cox
Boys & Girls Club WEILS MCLAIN Softball Alexis Ragland, Chasity Bailey, Brooke Burgess, Brianna Bailey, Heaven Pearson, Hannah Vernon, Logan Willard, Kailey Price, Kayla Willard, Morgan Thacker, Tori Parrish Coaches: Christy Bauman, Sammy Willard Boys & Girls Club 7&8 KIWANIS Jaden Merritt, Jewel Vaughn, Chase Dabbs, Alex Griffith, Gage Turner, Taylor Jarrett, Luke Baker, Khloe McClain, Colin Bauman, Alexis Amburn, Garret Darst, Baylon Robertson, Landon Carter Coaches: Coach Clark, Chip Vaughn, and Katie Hopper
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB - GRIZZLIES Tanner Rippey, Jayson Bradshaw, Kennon Shockley Kolton Shockley, Kenneth Kemp, Jared Thomas Grey Vaden, Hailey Barrow, Cooper Hines Coaches: Jason Bradshaw, Ray Thomas
Boys & Girls Club - F.O.P. Madyson Howell, Madyson Campbell, Kaitlyn Myers John Carter, Shane Campbell, Luke Campbell Jayden Dunovant, Joseph White, Coaches; Ross Dunovant, Mickey Dunovant Boys & Girls Club - F.O.P- 7 & 8 Coach Pitch Austin Gelinas Hatcher Hutchens Chesley Holt Tanner Hazelwood Jeremy Everitt John Everitt Gage Grogan Mason Chambers Michael Hall Giles Hall Regan White Camelle Beacham Logan McNelly Coaches: David Gelinas, Ron White, Neville Hall
Boys & Girls Club - Happy Home Improvement Tanner Hardy, Johnny Doolin, Bradley Jarred, Tanner Robertson, Peyton Minter, Brendon Roberts Mya Sowers, Jadakiss Swanson Dakota McNeely, Coaches: Dean Rakes, Alicia Rakes
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Sports Shorts Boys & Girls Club FOOTBALL CAMP to feature Antico Dalton
RALLY MONKEY'S - WOMEN'S OPEN LEAGUE SOFTBALL SEASON & PLAYOFF CHAMPIONS In Front – Coach Jeff Moore. Kneeling L to R – Lauren Bridges, Meredith Macey, Kim Gauldin, Wendy Williamson, Angie Wilson, Christina Lunsford & Julia Spangler. Standing L to R – Melissa McCullough, Kelly Self, Tonya Hall, Wanda Simons, Tracy Brownback and Kristin Scherer. Not pictured: Koury Gibson and Macey Wilson.
DAVE'S GANG - WOMEN'S OPEN SOFTBALL LEAGUE SEASON RUNNER UPS AND PLAYOFF RUNNER UPS First Row L to R - Shannon Johnson, Melanie Johnson, Brianna Platt, Angie Freeman & Joni Lemons. Second Row L to R - Susan Case, Norma Rutledge, Janie Hopper, Stephanie Adkins, Leigh Hurd, Mandy Knight & Angie Haynes. At rear - David Phillips.
What better way to train than with a player like Antico Dalton? Antico’s professional career includes 8 years between the New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings and the Grey cup Championship team Edmonton Eskimos. On August 11, 2012 you could have your child, age 5 - 15, improve his football skills, speed and agility with pro athletes and certified performance coaches. The camp will include: Position-Specific Skills Training Speed & Agility Training Scrimmages Offense vs. Defense Competitions Motivational Speakers, Awards & Special Guest Boys & Girls Club of Eden, 1026 Harris St, Eden, NC, will hold this camp from 9am to 2pm on August 11th. Cost per child is $30. To reserve your spot today: • Come by the Club • Contact us at 336-627-7960 or Antico at 704-999-1148; • E-mail: bgceden@triad.rr.com,
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SHADY CREEK FARM - SPRING CO-ED SOFTBALL REGULAR SEASON RUNNER UPS AND PLAYOFF RUNNER UPS Front Row L to R: Tina Easterling, Wendy Williamson, Robin Hyler, Tonya Hall & Kim Gauldin. Back Row L to R: Stacy Ward, Justin Moore, DJ Edwards, Chuck Williamson, Josh Davis & Jason Joyce. Not pictured: Breana Hyler and Jesse Gauldin.
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CLASSIFIED LISTINGS APARTMENTS / HOMES FOR RENT OR SALE Gorgeous 1 & 2 Bdr Starting at $380/Mth No Application Fee Washer/Dryer Hook-up Section 8 Approved Woodwind Apartments 336-349-9544 Owner Fin, 6% int. Stoneville Area, 3 bd.-2bt Sale $14,000, 120 pmts $1,000 Dn, Fin $13,000 $144.33 pm + T&L+Lot Rent Inclds W&S. Grbg + Sam 573-7071 1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom Apartments / Homes for Rent in Eden area. Reasonable Rates! W/D Hookups, Some include appliances. Daytime 336-623-6948 night MOUNTAIN VILLA APTS. Accepting Applications For 1 & 2 Bedroom Units Located in Mayodan, with handicap accessible units available. Income restrictions apply. Call 427-5047. Office hours: 8 am-1:30 pm. Mon.- Thurs. TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962. Equal Housing Opportunity Managed By Community Management Corporation.
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Sheriff offers tips to fight Excessive Heat During these hot summer months; Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page would like to offer the following tips for keeping cool and safe— 1. Listen to your local weather or a NOAA Weather Radio for critical updates from the National Weather Service (NWS) about excessive heat warnings.
2. NEVER leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles. 3. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol. Limit your salt intake. 4. Eat small meals and eat more often. 5. Wear loose-fitting, lightweight,
RCS restructures curriculum and instruction Superintendent Dr. Rodney Shotwell has announced plans to restructure the school system’s Curriculum and Instruction organizational framework. “The new organization plan is designed to tactically align Central Office resources in support of our strategic priorities,” said Dr. Shotwell. “I see a growing need for us to have a seamless K-12 academic program as well as a more efficient business operation. To achieve that, we must have the right leadership structure and the right people in those pivotal roles.” The first phase of the reorganization appointed Dr. Cindy Corcoran, formerly RCS’ Director of Elementary Education/Title I to the Executive Director of the Exceptional Children’s Program. Additionally, Daphne Wall, previously RCS’ Exceptional Children’s Curriculum Coordinator was named the K-12 Curriculum Coordinator and joined the Curriculum and Instruction department. Corcoran will report to the Assistant Superintendent of Support Services and Wall will report to the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. Tiffany Perkins has accepted the position of Director of Elementary Education/Title I. RCS will eliminate her present position as Federal Programs Director. RCS will post a job opening for a Director of K12 School Administration in the next few days. Both will report to the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. Additionally, the Director of Instructional Technology and Media, held by Dennis Frye, will transfer from the Instructional Support Services department to the Curriculum and Instruction
Fall registration Fall registration for students who completed application process after July 11 will be able to register for classes Aug. 14-16 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information about registration or the application process, call 3424261, ext. 2333. Classes being offered this fall are listed in the 2012 Fall Curriculum Schedule. Copies of the schedule are available in buildings throughout campus. The schedule can also be accessed online at http://www.rockinghamcc.edu.
department. “The changes will be costneutral, as the result of thoughtful reallocation of resources and reassignment of responsibilities,” Dr. Shotwell said. “We are very cognizant of our fiscal limitations.” Corcoran and Wall assumed their new duties on July 3. Perkins will begin her new appointment effective July 10.
light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays. 6. Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day. 7. Postpone outdoor games and activities during excessive heat. 8. Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat.
9. Take frequent breaks if you must work outdoors. 10. Check on elderly or at-risk family members, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat. 11. Check on your animals frequently to ensure that they are not
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Horse for Sale An old farmer is outside for a walk around his land when he sees a sign on his neighbor's lawn: "Horse for Sale." Curious, he decides to have a look-see. As he approaches his neighbor's stable, he sees his old Italian friend brushing down a fine-looking stallion. "Hello, friend. I saw your sign out there and came over to see your horse for sale." Now, the Italian farmer speaks very poor English, but he manages to answer well enough. "Yep, yep, disa is da horse for-a sale." "This horse here?" quizzes the old farmer. "Why, he's a fine horse! Why-ever would you sell him?" "Well," sighs the Italian farmer, "he no looka so good anymore." The old farmer, buys the horse. As he taps the horse gently on the back to coax him into the stable, he watches as the horse misses the door completely and smacks head first into the wall. "That ol' cheat sold me a near blind horse!" growls the old farmer. He then proceeds to storm over across the field, reigns in hand, to give his neighbor a piece of his mind. "You sold me a near blind horse, you ol' cheat, and you didn't even tell me!" he screams. "Eh! I tolla you!" cries the Italian farmer. "I say, 'He no looka so good anymore!'"
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Taylor London
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Family members including father Kevin London and wife Elizabeth, mother Amanda and husband Danny Burgess, sister Natalie, brother Christian and grandmother Barbara London were greeted by the many people whose lives had been touched by the girls. Lauren Taylor London, 23, and Meredith Ann London, 18 were laid to rest together after a joint funeral held at the family’s church, Osborne Baptist Church in Eden. The slide show featured scenes from their childhood, cheerleading, birthday parties, plays, proms, and graduations. Meredith had just graduated from Morehead High this spring and Taylor graduated in 2011 from UNCG with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. While the driver was charged with driving while impaired, both families are mourning the loss of their family and friends; their faith shoring them up through this tragedy.
Our thoughts are with the families.
Scenes from the Fun 4th Parade The Eden community joined together to pay respects to our country and those who fight for our freedoms, in the annual Fair Fun 4th Parade. There was a sea of red, white and blue on the streets leaving Fair Funeral home, and eventually returning to the parking lot for an old fashioned snack of watermelon.
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¶ PAGE 38 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, AUGUST 2012 CAMPUS CRIME STOPPERS OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
Back to School Safety Tips!! 1. Get a medical checkup and make sure all vaccinations are up to date. 2. When driving to school make sure to buckle up. Remind kids of how important it is that the driver be able to concentrate on the road. 3. Watch for children on and near the road in the morning and after school hours. 4. When riding the bus make sure they always walk in front of the bus where the driver can see them. 5. If your child walks to school make sure they always walk with a buddy. 6. Talk to your children and reinforce the rules of stranger danger. 7. Talk to your child about bullies and bullying. If they are being threatened by a bully teach them to go directly to a teacher or other staff member. 8. Teach your child to pay attention to the rules of the school, they are for your child’s protection. 9. If your child is staying home alone after school talk with them about keeping the doors locked, a safe place to hide in case of an intruder and how to contact local emergency officers. 10. Most importantly, always tell your child that you love them. HAVE A GREAT YEAR!! If you see a crime on your campus contact Campus Crime Stoppers at 349-9683 or report it directly to your school SRO!! You can help make your school safe!!!
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NCCF accepting grant applications to statewide Women’s Fund The NC Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for projects funded from its statewide Women’s Fund. Funds are available for nonprofit organizations that sponsor programming that supports women and/or families, with particular emphasis on women’s health and leadership issues. Programs must serve areas within
the NCCF’s 67-county service area. (To find counties served by NCCF, visit nccommunityfoundation.org.) Applications will only be accepted online at nccommunityfoundation.org and are due on or before Sept. 19, 2012. For more information visit Facebook and follow us on Twitter @NCCF. This year the fund will award a total of $9,000. Grant amounts typically range from $1,000 to $2,000. Grant recipi-
ents will be informed of the grants committee's decisions in November 2012. Grants were awarded in 2011 to Helping Hands Clinic in Caldwell County, Albemarle Hopeline in Elizabeth City, StepUp Ministry in Raleigh, the YMCA of Catawba Valley, the Down East Partnership for Children in Rocky Mount and the Chowan/ Perquimans Smart Start Partnership.
RCC Center for Active Retirement Located on the RCC Campus and open to ALL SENIORS • CALL 342-4261, ext. 2163 for details and directions.
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ONGOING EVENTS & SERVICES • Cosmetology, haircuts, shampoos, and manicures are available Monday – Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Room 105 in the Science Building. No appointments needed; first come, first served. Call 342-4261 ext. 2163 or ext. 2192 for more information. • Gerald B. James Library, the RCC Library houses a wealth of information. Hours are Monday – Thursday 7:45 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday 7:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. and closed on weekends. • The Rockingham County Bookmobile, the Bookmobile is at the Owens Human Services Building form 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. the 4th Monday of each month. Books, DVD’s, videos and magazines are available. • Blood Pressure Screening, a nurse from Bayada comes to C.A.R. the 1st Tues. of month 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. in Room 110 in the Owens Building. • Games such as: Bingo is held Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in Room 110 in the Owens Building. Rook is held Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Room 102 in the Owens Building. • Senior Aerobics are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in Room 110 in the Owens Building. We use a variety of videos in the free course. MEALS ON WHEELS NOTICE Meals On Wheels goes private pay! Due to ever-increasing waiting lists, home delivered meal are now available on a private pay basis. Cost is $4.50 per meal, $22.50 weekly, or $90.00 monthly. Private pay transportation is now available for medical out-of-town trips. Call 349-2343 for more information.
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Reidsville Senior Center 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville Call 349-1088 for Information on any of the following listings: Our main office is now located in the former Salvation Army Community Building at 708 Barnes Street, Reidsville - Phone # 394-4841 our Fitness Classes are held at The Reidsville Recreation Department Gymnasium. Following is a list of all happenings and there location along with phone numbers. COMPUTER CLASSES!
Computer Classes are held at the senior center!! Classes are FREE to seniors ages 65 and up • MONDAYS: 8:30-11:30-Painting-Free- at Salvation Army Location 9:00- 10:00-Senior Aerobics—Free –at Recreation Gym 10:00-10:15-Rusty Hinges Exercise-Free-at Recreation Gym 1:00-Senior Strikers Bowling at Reidsville Lanes 1:30-3:00- Pegs and Jokers Card Game- Free- at Salv. Army Location • TUESDAY: 9:00-11:00- Crochet Class- Free- Salvation Army Location 10:00-11:30- Dance Class- Free- Recreation Gym 10:00-4:00-Phase-10 & Rook Card Players- Free- Salv. Army Location 1:00-4:00- Canasta Card Players- Free- Salvation Army Location 9:30-2:30- Tax Assistance-Free-Teen Center • WEDNESDAY: 9:00-10:00-Senior Aerobics- Free- Recreation Gym 10:00-10:15- Rusty Hinges Exercise- Free - Recreation Gym 9-12- Internet Class- Teen Center 1:30-4:30- Windows-7 Comp.Class- Teen Center Call Paula 394-4864 2:00- 4:00- Jewelry Making Class- Free - call for list of items needed • THURSDAY: 8:30-11:30-Paint Class- Free Salvation Army Building 1:00-2:30-Dance Group- Free- Recreation Gym 1:30-3:00-Pegs and Jokers Card Game- Free-salvation Army Building Bingo-1:00 Every Third Thursday at Salvation Army Location • FRIDAY: 9:00-10:00-Senior Aerobics-Free-Recreation Gym 9:30-2:30-Tax Assistance-Free- Teen Center Address and phone #’s for all locations listed: • Reidsville Senior Center-Salvation Army Community Bldg.. 708 Barnes St, Reidsville #-336-394-4841 • Reidsville Teen Center - 506 Sprinkle St., Reidsville #-336-394-4864 • Recreation Gym - 206 N. Washington Avenue, Reidsville, Call 336394-4841
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Friends Club Meet the second Tuesday of each month at the center for our meeting. We meet for lunch at a local restaurant on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Anyone is welcome to come join the fun and fellowship. Landscape/One Stroke paint classes Register now. Classes are on Thursdays from 9-12. Legal Aid will be August 9th at 10:00 am call 1-800-951-2257 to make an appointment Come walk our track anytime 5 laps=1mile on the Senior Center Track. Walking Group meets at the track on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00-8:30am. Come Exercise with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-9:00. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights. Rook or Hand and Foot card games – Anyone interested in playing the card game Hand and Foot or Rook please show up at the Garden of Eden Senior Center before 1:00pm on Wednesdays. Bingo Bash at 9:00 on Monday, August 20th at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. Computer Classes are held at the senior center!! Classes are FREE to seniors ages 65 and up. Call 627-4711 for more information Seniors younger than 65 may pay and attend classes. Facebook/social networking • Discover the computer • Basic computer level II • Discover the internet Concert in the Park - Saturday August 25th 6:30-8:30. Concerts are free to the public and are at the Kiwanis Amphitheatre at Freedom Park.. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music of Veronica Jones.
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300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Inside Madison/Mayodan Recreation Dept. Building. Call 548-2789, 548-9572 • Dance Program: The M-M Rec. Dept. is now holding registration for Dance! This program is for ages 2 - Teens. Classes will be held Mon., Wed., & Thurs. and will begin on Sept. 5th. Class schedules and monthly fees will vary upon the age of the child and which class or classes they participate in. Taught by Deana DeHart and Elizabeth Carter. Call the M-M Rec. Dept. at 548-2789 for info • Piano Program: Registration is now being held for Piano Lessons at the M-M Rec. Dept. Lessons are every Thurs. for youths and adults and will begin on Sept. 6th. Each session is a 20 minute one-on-one lesson with our instructor, Dr. James Deere, who has an extensive background in piano. The cost for lessons is $40 per-month, as well as a small fee for books which is determined by the instructor. Spots are limited, so call today for availability. Contact the M-M Rec. Dept. at 548-2789. • Senior Tap Dance Program: Registration is now open for Senior Tap Dance Lessons at the M-M Rec. Dept. taught by experienced dance instructor, Deana DeHart. The program is scheduled to begin on Sept. 6th. Classes will be held on Thurs. from 1:30pm – 2:30pm. The cost is $25 permonth for ages 55 and older. For more information, call the M-M Rec. Dept. at 548-2789. • Zumba Fitness Program: Come and try out the exercise craze everyone is talking about – Zumba! The M-M Rec. Dept. would like to invite new participants to join this fun program! Classes are held at a variety of times and only cost $3.00 per class! Zumba is taught by certified instructors, Britta Younts, Amy Poe and Benita Lindstrom. Come and join the party and have fun while getting fit! For class schedules and further information, contact the M-M Rec. Dept. at 548-2789.
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Reidsville Police Chief to retire Hunt to step down October 1 after 12 years at department’s helm Reidsville Police Chief Edd Hunt today announced his retirement effective October 1, 2012. “Chief Hunt has set a professional standard of conduct and management that will be hard to replace,” said City Manager Michael J. Pearce. “I cannot adequately express how much I have enjoyed and benefited from working with Chief Hunt for these past 12 years. And I will always appreciate the support he gave me as City Manager. “One of Chief Hunt’s best qualities is that he never asks any of his men to do anything that he isn't willing to do,” Pearce continued. “He was always present and visible to the public whether it was at civic events or in the middle of the night at a traffic stop. He will be hard to replace.” Hunt said, “It has been my privilege to serve as Reidsville’s Police Chief for over 12 years and to work with the dedicated men and women of the Police Department. I appreciate the support of the City Manager and the City Council, which is key to the success of the Police Department. They have been strongly committed to keeping our City safe.” Hunt has overseen many changes within the Reidsville Police Department since taking over as Chief in April of 2000, most recently the City’s efforts to consolidate its 911 system with those of the City of Eden and Rockingham County. In fact, technology has played a large role during Hunt’s time as Police Chief with his emphasis on an automated Police Department, including a modernized telecommunications area, computers in the police cars and wireless incar video cameras. He also advocated and implemented a public observation system using a network of cameras in the downtown area. During Hunt’s tenure, the City’s major crimes index has declined over the past three years. The Chief has secured numerous grants from State and Federal agencies for equipment and positions, among them, a full-time drug diversion investigator, a domestic violence investigator and a youth gang investigator. Each of these specialty positions is focused on addressing incidents of crime in specific areas where special attention is needed. Hunt was also instrumental in establishing the City’s Teen Center and securing funding for the facility from the Governor’s
Crime Commission and Annie Penn Community Trust (currently the Reidsville Area Foundation) for many years. With Hunt at the helm, his department helped establish Project Safe Rockingham County, a focused deterrent program. He oversaw the remodeling and revamping of the Police Training Center and firing range with a number of improvements, including the creation of the Canine Training Course and Obstacle Training Course. In the near future, the center will feature a Simunitions House where officers can practice realistic practical exercises with firearms. “I’ve tried to implement policies, procedures and programs to make the City safe and also make my officers safer while they’re out there,” Hunt explained. The Reidsville Police Department was the first police agency in the State of North Carolina to use X-26 tasers, which were purchased for all of its officers. “My goal was to furnish my officers with the best equipment and training available to make their job safer and, in some cases, better,” Hunt said. Prior to coming to Reidsville, Hunt served as second-in-command to previous Rockingham County Sheriff C.D. “Bobby” Vernon after retiring as the State Bureau of Investigation’s Assistant Director for Program Management. Beginning his law enforcement career as a Guilford County sheriff’s deputy, Hunt went to work for the SBI in 1970 as a Special Agent in the Southeastern District. He advanced up the ladder and in his last post was responsible for the Planning & Research Unit, Bureau Inspections Unit, Training Section and Accreditation Section of the SBI. While in Reidsville, Hunt was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the most prestigious awards presented by the Governor of North Carolina. The Order is presented to individuals who have a proven record of extraordinary service to the State. City Manager Pearce said he wants to have someone in place before Hunt retires. “I will immediately begin a search for a new leader of our Police Department and hope to have a replacement named prior to his leaving us on October 1,” Pearce stated.
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