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PRICE ROAD NOVEL RELEASED If you love to read, and love to hear about local stories, Price Road, may be a great read for you. An engaging story of life in rural North Carolina, specifically the community of Leaksville during the 1940’s and 50’s, Price Road features certain historical figures and events, yet is a tale of a fictional character, Ed O’Reilly, a mail carrier on Route #1, Price Road. With the majority of his route in the Black community of the mid-20th century, O’Reilly discovers through his interaction with the people to whom he delivered the mail, something about himself as a white man and the relationships between blacks and whites during this highly racial time in history. O’Reilly makes a change in his thinking, and a conscious

effort to make sure his children learned the lessons and learned to open the lines of communication between the races in our small town. The characters of the book are mostly composites of Jones’ memories from childhood. Book reviews are plentiful and include Dr. Lois S. Miller - “This novel by E.T. Jones is a delightful detailed tale about people living in a segregated region where relationships are developed through the eyes of a postman. Through her characters, she tells of the struggles and trials that happened due to segregation in this economically strife-ridden

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RELAY FOR LIFE THANKS ROCKINGHAM COUNTY by Joan Weisenbeck

Thank you Rockingham County for your generous response to Relay for Life 2009. Our community supporters, businesses, schools and the City of Eden all helped to make this a successful year. Relay for Life is an important fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, which supports cancer research as well as local community programs like Reach to Recovery, Road to Recovery and Look Good Feel Better. This year a dedicated 63

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teams raised a wonderful $188,125 so far. Over 400 cancer survivors participated in Relay this year, which was held for the first time in Eden at Freedom Park. This event is important to survivors for many reasons. Sharon Barham, a 3 time breast cancer survivor was on the original planning committee for Rockingham County's first Relay for Life in 1996. Twenty Seven teams participated; they raised $35,000.

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BRINGS ATTENTION TO ITS SPECIAL MEANING All parents of military sons and daughters are proud, and Linda Wyatt is no different. She proudly flew a symbolic service banner flag which represents a family member serving in the military during time of war. Wyatt’s son Travis, 28, is serving in the Army and is in Iraq for his second tour. The flag was given to her by a local DAV member and she and her family cherished its meaning. Recently she came home to discover the flag had been stolen. She understands that the person who took it probably had no idea what the flag represented, and would hope that it would be returned to its place of honor. The flag is a blue star in the center of a white field surrounded by red. Most didn’t know what this flag stood for, so Wyatt feels that even though it was taken, there may be some good come of the situation, now that many will

now understand its special meaning. Service banners are traditionally displayed by immediate family members of those serving in the Armed Forces during wartime. The enlisted family member need not be serving overseas in order for the family to display the banner. Organizations and businesses may also display a service banner if they have members or employees serving in the Armed Forces. Each star typically represents a loved one serving. Wyatt has a special place in her heart for veterans and shows it with more than just flying the flag. She coordinates the Veteran’s Day in Draper and which includes a parade, adopt a veteran program and a moving ceremony complete with music, singing, speaches, 21 gun salute and the official playing of taps.

"We gave it a try, and the rest is history", she recalled recently. "Relay has been a heart throb for me for a long time", she said. "I have met so many wonderful people in the last 15 years. Thank you, thank you, thank you Rockingham County" she added.

Anita Harbor was a first time participant this year. When asked about her experience she said, "It's almost impossible to put it into words. It meant a lot to me during the survivor lap to see

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Loved ones who have recently passed away. COUNTY WIDE OBITUARIES Due to technical difficulties, separation by cities is not available for an unknown lenght of time. We appologize for this problem. Alvin Henry Barrett Mary Ruth McCraw Campbell Robert Lee Carter Edwin Ray Coltrane Sr. Mary Bean Craddock Catherine Georgia Williams Dillard Glenn Henry Evans William Eugene Freeman Gladys Irene Dodson Gauldin Thelma Christine Howe Gwynn Christopher Garrity Andrew "Danny" Gillispie Thelma Christine Howe Gwynn Iva Rosalee "Sis" Hale Jimmie Lee Hamons, Sr. Lizora Maybell Powell Harbour Vassie Hennis Kallam Wallace James Kirks Charles Franklin Linville Sally Tilley Mabe James Alton Martin Hubert Lincoln Meeks David Michael McCord Horace Durham Penn Patricia "Tish" Evans Roberson Carl Reid Roberts, Sr. Billy Joe Sartin, Sr. Diamond Marie “Rita” Light Sheckells Lloyd Weldon Smith Luther Ernest Smith Sylvia Lawanna Jones Smith John Ray Soyars Robert Lee Staley, Jr. Hilda Mae Cox Sutphin Ola Elizabeth Tilley Thomas Jackson Turner Terry Ray “Jack” Turner Jesse Allen "Skeeter" Warf Madie Turner Wilmouth Virginia Woods

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AUGUST 7, 2009 EDEN’S OWN... JOURNAL, PAGE 3 ❦ PRICE ROAD continued from page 1 region. Further, through the author’s religious undertones, she shows how integration should evolve to work. Although fictional, Price Road is a clever book whose characters spring to life.” Gene Barbero commented about the book, “Every so often a book will come along that makes you truly glad that you got to read it; one that is so well written that it has the ability to take the reader to another place and time. A

RELAY continued from page 1 how many people were cheering us on. I got so much support from everyone. From the moment I started a team, through the walk, everything was positive - a lot of positive energy." Anita is already planning a fund raiser for next year. Lisa Fuller and her husband Mike are both one year cancer survivors. Relay 2009 was their first. Lisa said she enjoyed the survivor dinner as well as Relay. She said it was important to "be around everybody who had been through the same thing we had" as well as to "bring encouragement to others". Lori French, also a one year

book that spans every human emotion and speaks to all people regardless of their station in life, yet one that tells such a beautiful story that you never want it to end. Amazingly complex in its content, yet beautifully simplistic in its style - I believe that Price Road is just such a book.” Elaine notes, “My grandparents, who lived on Price Road, were William and Lettie Searcy. My aunt, Velna Searcy, was known as 'Donsy' to her relatives and friends. I have another man-

uscript near completion about their lives. The title of that memoir will be 'Aunt Donsy's Trunk.” Elaine T. Jones is a retired educator who continues to be active in her community. Elaine holds a bachelor's degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia. PA. She did her Master's studies at Temple University. She is the mother of four, grandmother of five, and great-grandmother of one... After retirement, Elaine began to write; Price Road is her first novel.

survivor, felt Relay was an "emotional, encouraging, cleansing time, a healing time for me". Walking in the opening lap she was reminded how "special it is to be a survivor". She was also touched by the Caregivers' lap as she said, "It's about whole families supporting us." As she walked and heard her co-workers clapping, "there were tears in my eyes. It doesn't get any better than that" she said. She, like so many others, aspires to walk behind the 25 year survivor banner. Rockingham County can help make that happen! The ACS is currently helping to fund 47 research grants in North Carolina alone, for a total of 20.6 million dollars. A large portion of that

money comes from Relay for Life. One Nobel Prize has come out of cancer research at UNC recently. Together we can all make a difference. We are still adding to our 2009 total until August 31st. To make a contribution, please call Bree Myers, Rockingham County's American Cancer Society representitive at 336-627-3334. The Planning Committee for next years Relay will begin in the fall. Teams will form in January. If you are interested in joining the Committee or being a Team Captain or a Team Member, please call Donna Washburn at 336-613-1348 or Bree Myers at 336-627-3334. Together we can beat cancer!

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❦ PAGE 4 EDEN’S OWN / ROCKINGHAM COUNTY STAR, AUGUST 7, 2009 Letters to the Editor do not necessarily represent the opinions of the editor/publisher. Letters received are personal opinions from private citizens in the area and must be signed by writer. Submissions should be no more than 300 words, longer only by permission. We reserve the right to refuse a letter for any reason and to edit for grammar and taste. The writer should include their address and phone number for verification purposes only. Address: Eden’s Own Journal • 519 S Van Buren, Suite C • Eden, NC 27288 or email: edens-own@embarqmail.com. • Fax to 336-627-9225.

Dear Editor, When a neighbor is in need, we’re always affirmed by the generosity of the citizens of Rockingham County. We see it all the time. A bad storm rolls through and neighbors are out bright and early the next morning helping neighbor’s clear debris. A family suffers an illness or loss and support groups are ignited to provide comfort and support from home cooked meals to transportation for soccer practice. The local food pantry is low on supplies and the community rallies to restock its shelves. Such generosity is a vital thread in the fabric of our community. Even in the midst of the worst recession in years, our community of caring was in the forefront supporting and affirming our “Black Tie & Blue Jeans” fundraiser for the Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center. Despite adverse economic conditions, support for our annual event was overwhelming. Along with the Board of Directors, we wish to express to all contributors, participants, sponsors and guest our appreciation for your interest and passionate support. The event is our major fundraiser of the year and represents our key source of income for programs and services of the Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center. The event would not be possible without the benevolence of many talented artists, business owners, community leaders and contributors who gave of themselves and services for the benefit of others. For this we are encouraged and truly grateful. When we work together, it is amazing the diversity of talents and possibilities that present themselves and the process of cooperation affirms us all. We hope you will mark your calendar for May 1, 2010, when together we will make the eight “Annual Black Tie & Blue Jeans” event even better. Again, thank you for your participation and support. Gratefully, Evans-Jones, Executive Director Paul Sasser, MD, Chairman, Board of Directors

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Letter to the Editor... I attended the AA Base Ball Tournament at Freedom Park in Eden on Saturday, July 11, 2009. I would like to tell you how much my group enjoyed our visit. We found the people very friendly, the restrooms clean and well stocked with paper products and the food good and reasonably priced. It's not often that I've encountered all three. The tournament was well organized and the fields were clean and in good condition. Even though our team lost (Southport/Oak Island) we all, including the players, had a great time. However, there is one thing I would like to bring to your attention. On a strip of land between two of your fields close to a light pole, is a hole in the ground lined with a pipe that's about 12 inches in diameter. It appears to be some sort of drain. There is no cover over it and it is hidden by the grass around it so that you don't see it until you're right on it. It may be wide enough for a child to fall into, and certainly could cause a broken leg if anyone accidently stepped into it. I hope that you will take care of it as soon as possible before someone has a bad experience there. Thanks for a fun baseball experience and keep up the good work. Sincerely, Carol Marshall, Greensboro, NC Dear Editor... Hello, I am a candidate for the Madison Town Council. If elected I will serve only one term, and I will do all that I can to keep the size and cost of our local government as small as possible. I believe that all governments (town, county, state, federal) are too big and spend too much money. I am currently a member of the Rockingham County Planning Board, the Planning Committee for Services to the Elderly, and the Joint Community Advisory Committee. I also represent Rockingham County on the Regional Advisory Committee. Charles Mann, Madison, NC

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The Rockingham County Public Library will hold Free Resume Day on August 8 at the Eden, Madison, and Reidsville libraries. Anyone wanting to print or photocopy a resume will be able to make up to 10 free copies. On that same day the Eden and Reidsville libraries will also be offering a free class on using the internet in the job search. The class will be held at the Eden Library at 9:30 a.m. and at the Reidsville Library at 1:00 p.m.

LUMC FALL BAZAAR EDEN -Leaksville United Methodist Church will have their first fall bazaar Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, from 7AM to 2PM. There will be a light breakfast and lunch for shoppers if they would like to purchase and a bake sale, with homemade pickles, relish, preserves, and casseroles. A silent auction will be conducted with some yard sale items all in the fellowship hall of the church. Money raised will be used to benefit the church's building campaign and the Women's mission projects. For further information, call Suzanne Barton, 627-5552 or the church office, 623-3418.

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EDEN - The Farmer’s Market will continue on Friday, July 17th in the Henry Street municipal parking lot from 3:00pm6:00pm. Come by and get the freshest produce in Rockingham County plus many other great specialty items from area growers. Call 623-7789 ext. 3021 for more information. REIDSVILLE - The market is temporarily located in the municipal parking lot on Morehead Street across from

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the Reidsville Public Library and Reidsville Police Department until the new location at Market Square at the corner of Scales and Settle Streets comes on line in August. Hours are 6 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays beginning in April and continuing through November. STONEVILLE - The Farmers Market held every Saturday, 7am - 1pm at the corner of Glenn & Hwy. 770. Local Farmers, crafts and baked goods available. Anyone interested in participating can call Martha at Summertime Tan 336-573-4338, Glynda at CCo after 5pm at 336-573-9343 or Jean at Back-n-Time 336-3382060. Sponsored by the Stoneville Merchants. WENTWORTH The Rockingham County Farmers Market, located on Wentworth Street, Reidsville, is open each Saturday from 8am - 1pm and Wednesdays from 3pm - 6pm. This special market is located in the historic Chinqua-Penn stables.

VENDORS NEEDED FOR STONEVILLE FESTIVAL STONEVILLE - Vendors wanted for the 8th Annual Stoneville Rotary Fall Festival Saturday, September 26th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Vendor Coordinator, Tammy Evans 336-573-3977 or 336423-9721. Also Stoneville Rotary President, Jerry Smith 336-573-3853.

FIRE DEPARTMENT PURCHASES NEW EQUIPMENT WITH GRANT MONEY

EDEN The City of Eden Fire and Police departments were the recipients of grants this week from the Reidsville Area Foundation, Inc. The funds provided by the grants will purchase tools that will provide the Fire Department with new equipment that can potentially save

MAYODAN - The Mayodan Preservation League and sponsors are proud to continue the tradition of bringing to the community the Mayodan Homecoming festival. The 23rd annual event is to be held Saturday, September 12 in downtown Mayodan from 10am until 10pm offering an opportunity for the community and beyond to come together for a day of fun to enjoy a wide variety of food, arts and crafts, kid’s activities, and live entertainment One of the highlights of Homecoming is the awesome array of live on-stage entertainers. Don’t miss a minute of the lineup beginning at 10:00am and continuing into the evening until 10:00pm. Floydz Circle, a blues cover band from Reidsville, will begin the music at 4:00. The event will also feature The Impacts, five seasoned musicians featuring your favorite rock and roll oldies and beach tunes of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Performing for the street dance at 8:00pm, will be The O’Kaysions. Their biggest hit “Girl Watcher” has been a favorite of the shaggin’ and beach music crowd since it hit the charts in 1968. As always, a variety of

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E vents COMMUNITY EDUCATION HOUSE CALLS - CALL IN RADIO SHOW 11:30am - Every Wednesday 1490 WLOE AM - 1420 WMYN AM. LIVING WILLS 1pm - Wednesday, August 19th Morehead Hospital Main Conference Rm Free, learn how to prepare advance directives, living will and helath care power of attorney. Assistance is provided, a notary and two witnesses are present to finalize your documents. No Charge. Registration is required. Call Marcia McQueen director of Chaplaincy Services. 336-623-9711 ext. 2482. By registering the NC Advance Directive documents can be sent to you.

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SUPPORT GROUPS HIV/AIDS Meetings Held Monthly. For more info call 800-924-3193 Teresa Hart ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Wednedays - 8pm - Morehead Hospital Dining Room Tuesdays & Fridays - Rock of Eden Spray Methodist 8-9pm AL-ANON - Fri’s - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous 8pm - Rock of Eden Spray Methodist To the Editor, On Saturday, July 11th, in Eden, NC, the Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County hosted “Animal-Palooza”, a fun day dedicated to pets and their owners. Thanks to the generosity of volunteers, businesses, and non-profit organizations, the event was a success! Because of their efforts, 93 animals received rabies vaccinations; approximately 30 animals received free flea dips; over 30 lbs of food was collected for the Food for Furry Friends campaign; several homeless animals were adopted or fostered; more than $300 was raised for the Drive 4 Shelter campaign,

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MEETINGS & CLASSES CLASSES AND JOB SEEKER SERVICES offered at Goodwill Industries of Central NC Community Resource Center of Reidsville. Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes, English as a 2nd Language. Introduction to Computers/Basic Computer & Keyboarding Class, Software for Career Development (HRD) Advanced Computer Class, Money Smart (HRD), Job Search Boot Camp, Resume Development, Free Computer/ Internet, phone and fax access for job search or educational purposes. LOOK GOOD - FEEL BETTER Smith-McMichael Cancer Center 10am-noon, Monday August 17 Registration required - call 336-623-9713 PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP 2pm - Tuesday, August 18 Morehead Hosp. Education Classroom WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wednesday evening at 7pm FREE to Public! Door Prizes! Come taste the most nutritious and delicious beverage you will ever drink. Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden, NC (next to library) 627-4325 SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS Tuesdays, August 4 & 18, 7pm-8:30pm Morehead Hosp. Downstairs Classroom

and over $100 was donated for A.P.S.R.C. programs. Children learned about pet care as they made animal crafts, competed in contests, and got paint “tattoos”, while almost two dozen canines happily participated in the Scruffy Mutt Dog Show. A wealth of humane education and networking occurred as people and pets enjoyed the day. A.P.S.R.C. would like to thank Dyers, Inc., of Eden for the use of their facilities and for the free flea dips they provided. Their help was instrumental in making this event happen. We also appreciate the effort that Lewis Veterinary Clinic put into

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For adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games, make crafts and ejnoy activities. Call Brenda Moor at 336-6231077 or 336-613-5174 after 6pm YOGA CLASSES - Terri Lea, certified Yoga instructor at In Touch. Beginner & Intermediate Welcome - - 118-A Arbor Lane, Eden. 623-9138 to register EDEN - CITYHALL - EDEN ROOM Ongoing Classes Tues’ 8:30-9:45am or CB Hut - Boone Rd., Eden, Weds. 6pm7:15pm $72 for 6 week session or $15 per class (must have min. number of students, class sizes limited, reg. early) REIDSVILLE Raymond James Fin. Services - Old Wilkerson Funeral Home Ongoing Classes , Monday nights - Limited space 6:00-7:15pm - $72 for 6 week session or $15 per class (must have min. number of students, class sizes limited, reg. early) TANG SOO DO KARATE classes ages 6 and up held each Tues & Thurs. at the Boone Road Comm.Center from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Instructor Chuck Garcia: 623-3971 YOUTH MEETING - AGES 12 - 18 Dinner 6pm, Meetings Fridays 7pm Bethlehem United Methodist Church Off Hwy 14 - South of Eden MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Meetings 2nd Thursday each month at 6:30pm - 8pm, at the Whitcomb Student Center at RCC. The PFC Jerry L. McKinney Detachement is seeking to expand its detachement with new members and businesses willing to help. 336-613-3171 or emial tthorne@triad.rr.com

the low-cost rabies clinic they sponsored. Gratitude is extended to Swann Paint for supplying music and an excellent sound system, and to Riverhouse Gift & Gourmet for donating a lovely gift basket to the Scruffy Mutt Best in Show. Thanks to both businesses for the dog show judges, and to Pet Clips for providing every dog show participant with a charming prize. Our festivities would not have been complete without the tasty munchies offered by Backstreet Buzz Coffee Shop, the refreshing Italian ices scooped by Zanetti’s, and the gourmet pet treats offered by Caramel Paws Pastry. Animal-Palooza wasn’t only fun, it was educational. A.P.S.R.C. is

WENTWORTH RUITAN CLUB Newly organized Ruitan Club meets 2nd Tuesday of each month. Welcoming any interested members.For more information contact: Charles Boswell @ 336-3424346 or Sharon Reynolds @ 336-6130474 FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month 6:30pm- 8:00pm, DSS Conf. Room. Jo Wilson 342-1394 “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” Meet every 2nd Thursday of the month at 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg (Madison) You do not have to be a vet to attend. GRIEFSHARE & DIVORCE CARE Support groups for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them or needing help healing from pain of separation or divorce. Every Mon. from 6:308:00pm, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Hwy., Eden. Call 623-1114, 558-5947 or visit www.growingoaks.org MINORITY BUSINESS ASSOC. Meets 1st Monday of each month at 6:00pm G&D Recording - Washington St. Call Butch at 627-7600 for details. EDEN’S WOMEN’S CLUB 3rd Thurs. of month - 7pm. Call 623-7290 for locations. SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP meets at Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry St., Eden. Dinner, child care provided. Door prizes. Meeting sponsored by the Rock. Co. Partnership for Children, Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center, and Wal-Mart. Meetings are free. Call Beverly at 342-9676 to register.

grateful to Adam Witherspoon of Shiloh K-9 and Dawn Gardner of Happy Hound Pet Services for providing insightful dog training presentations and demonstrations to the public. We also thank the Rockingham County Public Library for bringing animalthemed literature to the event. A special nod is due to Anna, Beth, Rebecca, and Stephanie, four intrepid teenagers who combined humane education with creative activities in the children’s area. Animal welfare materials were made available to the public from the Humane Society of Rockingham County, Dogs Deserve Better, MinPin Rescue, Drive 4 Shelter, and our own A.P.S.R.C. volunteers. People learned more about each of these

important organizations and had the opportunity to adopt or foster available animals, donate to the new shelter fund, or contribute to non-profit rescue and advocacy groups. We acknowledge all the dedication and hard work of the volunteers and participants, especially Leda Kohler, who envisioned and coordinated this event. Finally, we thank YOU, the public, for coming out and supporting our efforts. Because of your enthusiasm, we plan to make Animal-Palooza an annual event. Thanks for helping the animals. See you next year! Renee Poudrier Madison, NC

This old photo is from the Francis Photography collection at the Eden Historical Musuem. They are as yet unidentified. If you think you know the location or who is in the photo please contact: edenhistoricalmuseum@yahoo.com. You can write the museum at 656 Washington St., Eden, NC 27288 or call Julie Hampton Ganis at 336-623-3853.

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SALVATION ARMY Free Meals To Those In Need. Monday thru Friday 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden - Now Sunday 9:30 worship 11am Sunday School. Capt John Sikes

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MUSIC AT THE BARN Tuesdays 7pm the door open at the Barn, 151 Gant Road, Eden. - Bluegrass music & jam sessions. Free to public. Headliners are featured from 8pm - 9:15 and then there is jamming until everyone is ready to go home! GRASSHOPPERS GAME The Eden Chamber is sponsoring Chamber Night with the Greensboro Grasshoppers on Saturday evening, August 22. Tickets are $20 and that includes reserved seat & meal. Please call the Chamber at 623-3336 and let us know by July 31 if you wish to attend.

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LIVING PROOF LIVE SIMULCAST August 28-29, 2009 First Presbeteryain Church, Eden Reservations requested, if space is left tickets will be sold at door. $15. 336-623-3962 RED CROSS BLOODMOBILES Call 349-3434 for additional information. All of the following are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • Aug 10 - Madison UMC, 110 W. Academy St., Madison - 3pm - 7:30pm • Aug. 12 - Annie Penn Hosp., 618 S. Main St., Reidsville, 1pm - 5:30pm • Aug. 13 - Morehead Hosp., 117 E.

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Kings Hwy. Eden. - 6:30am - 11am 3:30pm • Aug. 15 - Yancyville Rd VFD., 3361 US Hwy. 158, Reidsville, 10am - 2:30pm • Aug. 19 - City of Eden Public Works, 1050 Klyce St., Eden - 11am - 3:30pm • Aug. 28 - Bridgesotne Aircraft Trie, 802 S. Ayersville Rd., Mayodan

at RCLP office, 705-A Washington Street, Eden in case of inclement weather) The Literacy Project uses volunteer tutors and provides materials to help adults in Rockingham County learn to read, write, speak English, or do basic math. Jean Light Kinyon at 627-0007.

DOWNTOWN BICYCLE CRUISE Every Thursday, 7-8pm and Every Saturday 3:15pm Enjoy the company and a leisurely ride through historic Reidsville. All ages and all bicycles welcome. Meet at the SW Market St. parking lot, beside the Backstreet Buzz.

IT’S BINGO AT THE LIBRARY TIME AGAIN! A program for adult patrons. Join us at the Eden Public Library for another night of BINGO on Thursday, August 20th at 6:30 pm. Located at 598 S. Pierce Street in Eden.Bring your friends!

CONCERT IN THE PARK Freedom Park - Eden - Live Music Veronic Jones and Company will sing Bring chairs! Saturday, August 29th NEW BOOK STORE - FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY USED BOOKSTORE 103 2nd Avenue, Mayodan. Proceeds benefit the Madison, Maoydan, and Stoneville Libraries. Prices from .25¢ $2.00. Over 7,000 books! Members of the Wester RC Friends club can shop at 50% off!. Hours Fridays 10-5 & Sat 10 -2

AMERICAN LEGION SIDEWALK SALE Saturday, August 8th 2009, 7am - Until 600-A Monroe St., Eden, NC ITEMS: Household goods, Baby Items, Toys, Books, Movies, More! Refreshments available

SENIOR DANCE - August 31st from 710 at the CB Hut, Boone Road, Eden. Come at 5:30 for line dance lessons. $5 per person. Concessions available.

OPEN HOUSE & STUDENT APPRECITION DAY Eden School of Music & Dance 350 W. Stadium Dr., Eden Friday, August 7, 5pm - 7pm Come see the art, dance, hear the music and enjoy food, doorprizes and children’s games. You will also be able to register for Fall classes at this event. Call 627-7311 for details.

YARD SALE- FUND RAISER The Rockingham County Literacy Project will be holding a Yard Sale fund raiser: Saturday, August 15, 7-11 a.m. Parking lot above Price & Associates and Macy J's (former Bank of America parking lot) - just west of the RCLP office (inside

CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Visit Osborne Baptist Church August 9th Services at 9:30 & 11:00 Hear what God has to say about our role in adoption and orphan care. www.osbornebaptist.com

Representatives will be present from: Rockingham County Dept. of Social Services Rockingham County Guardian ad Litem Children’s Home Society of NC Bethany Christian Services Please call me if you have questions. Stephanie Long - (336) 655-1354 FUN IN THE SON EVENT First Wesleyan Church 607 Church Street, Eden Saturday, August 15th 4:00 – 7:00 PM Games! Food! Water Slide! Bouncy Bounce! Face / Nail Painting! Fun for all ages - Free to All Special Music by “Family Tradition” Rain Date: August 22nd ROOK TOURNAMENT September 23rd & 24th at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. Call 627-4711 to register. SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE STONEVILLE ELEMENTARY In Honor of Fedelity Bank’s 100th Anniversary August 10 - the end of Sept. bring your donations and supplies to Fedelity Bank at 103 S. Henry Street. SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL August 8th - 10am - 4pm In municipal parking lot behind Front Porch off Washington Street, Eden There will be speakers, music and more. For more information e-mail deetra.thompson@gmail.com.

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Nominations are now being accepted from Rockingham County for the 2009 North Carolina Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service. This year marks the 31st anniversary of this program that showcases North Carolina’s most dedicated volunteers. Through the years, North Carolinians have proven their concern and compassion for their neighbors by volunteering in their local communities. Each county selects five individuals, businesses, and/or groups to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to their communities. One of the five recipients will be nominated to receive the NC Outstanding Volunteer Medallion. A local committee evaluates the nominations. Nomination forms are available in Rockingham County at the Cooperative Extension Office, 525 NC Hwy 65, Suite 200, Reidsville NC

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CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CLUB OF EDEN You are cordially invited to the Christian Women’s Club “The Mad Hatters” Brunch and meeting on Thursday, August 20, from 9:30am - 11:00am. A full hot breakfast will be served as you listen to the Special Feature Betty Williams from Betty’s hats of Eden who will show her latest hat fashions. Everyone attending is asked to where their favorite hat, and there will be prizes given for the funniest, prettiest, most original. Music will be provided by Miss Jordan Tuggle from Stoneville who is only 8 years old. Speaker for the event will be Mrs. LaNell Johnson from Madison who will present the Bible portrayal of “Ruth”. This event is held at the Wray Centre, 432 Bridge St., Eden. Call 939-2230 or 3421524 for more information Reservations must be made by Monday, August 17 before noon. $9.00 at door.

WENTWORTH NC- There it is on the website… just under Target and Friendly Center… Rockingham County Animal Shelter? In one of the most inventive ways to contribute to the County’s shelter fundraising effort, Johanna Reynolds and her fiancé Les Elliot have included the shelter in their on-line registry at theknot.com, a popular website for engaged couples. Reynolds and Elliot will marry in October. At theknot, couples list their wedding date and location as well as their colors, honeymoon plans and their gift registry. In this case, Hanna and Les have also included the animal shelter. “Les is really excited about the animal shelter,” Hanna explained. “He is a crazy huge dog lover.” Reynolds contacted Ginger Waynick, shelter campaign staff, at the Governmental Center early last week and asked about adding the shelter campaign. “I wanted to know how we could work it out” she stated. She had already copied the shelter donation website and linked to it from her theknot page. Waynick explained that each time someone sent a contribution, either by mail or online, arrange for the contributor to list their names with it. “That way,” Waynick explained to her, “we

will simply send her a card once or twice monthly letting her know the names and addresses of the contributors for her thank you notes.” There have been other innovative ideas for raising dollars for the shelter. Brick pavers are selling well, and contributions to the Happy Tails Society are also received regularly in the mail. A few persons have listed the shelter as an alternative to flowers upon the death of a loved one who was an animal lover. Fairway Advertising donated billboard space (the campaign paid a discounted price for printing) in Reidsville, and may donate another in Eden. The Backstreet Buzz has donated a percentage of sales on certain dates, and Hayes Carpet did the same. But no one had considered putting the campaign on a bridal registry. “I would never have considered that,” noted Campaign Coordinator Julie Swanner. “It is one of the cleverest things I’ve heard of since the campaign started in October.” Hannah explained that Les has always had a soft spot for dogs. “He even makes me turn the TV channel when a sad ASPCA commercial comes on.” To Learn more: www.rockinghamcountyanimalshelter.org.

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HIGH SPEED CHASE LANDS MAN IN JAIL WENTWORTHWalter Everette Stanley, 25, pled quilty to Felony Fleeing to Elude Arrest in July in Rockingham County Superior Court. Judge Ed Wilson sentenced Stanley to a 45 day active sentence in the Rockingham County jail and suspended the balance of a 5-6 month sentence. Stanley was also placed on three years supervised probation. On August 31, 2008, Stanley led North Carolina Highway Patrol Sergeant Sam Wagner on a high-speed chase on U.S. Highway 158 in Rockingham County. Wagnerobserved two motorcycles travlling at a high rate of speed passing other vehicles. Radar clocked both motorcycles at 139 m.p.h. in a 55 m.p.h. zone. Sergeant Wagner activated his blue lights and siren and got behind the two motorcycles. Stanley turned off U.S. 158 near U.S. Highway 220, and as his motorcycle swerved into the plan of Sergeant Wagner’s vehicle, a minor collision occurred. Wagner drew his weapon and ordered the defendant to remain on the ground. Stanley, who

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award has been offered Morehead High School has won all the awards except the four won by Reidsville. Morehead High finished second at 3.10, Rockingham County in third with 3.09, followed by McMichael 3.03. The Rockingham County School’s Scholar / Athlete Award Program also recognizes those individual students who excel in the classroom and is awarded per varsity team. The second semester winners included the following athletes on each varsity team. In girl’s soccer the winners were Rebecca Bozorth of McMichael, Tori Huffman of Morehead, Hannah Eure of Reidsville and Katherine Walker of Rockingham High with the highest GPA on the teams. In baseball Corey Shelton of McMichael, Nick O’Dell of Morehead with the highest GPA on the teams, Ryan Ellois of Reidsville, and Tyler Burchett of Rockingham High. In golf the winners were Garrett Brown of McMichael with the highest GPA, Dylan Morang of Morehead, Ben Goodes of Reidsville, and Ryan Julian of Rockingham High. Softball winners were Hannah Bailey of McMichael, Celina Jeffery of Morehead with the highest GPA of the teams, Raquel McCain of Reidsville and Macey Wilson of Rockingham High. In boys’ tennis winners were Alex Cobbs of McMichael, Ethan Hughes of Morehead of with the highest GPA of the teams, Ben Mills of Reidsville, and Jordan Evans of Rockingham High. Girls’ track winners were Gabby Harris of McMichael, Jinea Adams of Morehead with the highest GPA of the teams, Kendra Fleming of Reidsville and Katie Ormond of Rockingham High. Boys’ track winners were Cody Glendenning of McMichael, Hunter Waldron of Morehead, Alex Jones of Reidsville with the highest GPA of the teams, and Kris Boyd of Rockingham High.

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RCC Rockingham Community College has changed its admission and registration process. Students who are interested in attending fall semester classes must submit an application online or bring it to the Student Development office in the Whitcomb Student Center by noon, Aug. 14. Applications for fall semester will not be accepted after that time. Students who have submitted an application by Aug. 14 will be able to complete the admission process and register for classes Aug. 18-20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Schedules of fall classes are available in every building on campus and online at www.rockinghamcc.edu. A list of canceled or full classes can also be found on the RCC homepage at the same website address. For more information, call 342-4261.

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As everyone knows by now, Sheetz will be opening soon in Eden. Sheetz is a 5,000-squarefoot convenience store with 18 fueling stations. It will offer a fully automatic car wash. It will have a full service grill along with some outdoor seating. According to the project manager, it takes roughly 15 weeks to complete the project once the footings are complete. The footings were complete on May 28.

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STOKESDALE - July 22nd around 12:30 in the afternoon, an Alzheimer’s patient had walked away from his home on Ellisboro Rd. After a brief search by the family, the Sheriff’s Office was notified and responded with the Project Lifesaver Care Trak Monitoring System. Once on scene, the Sheriff’s Office received a signal and the subject was safely located within 20 minutes of receiving the signal. The subject was treated by EMS and released to his family. Sheriff Page comments, “We are grateful to have such a system. More people should be aware and utilize this quick, safe and economic tool to locate their loved ones in all types of environments who may suffer from disorders such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, and autism.” If anyone is interested in obtaining information regarding the Project Lifesaver Care Trak System, you can contact Dean Venable or Sheriff Page at Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, 336-634-3030.

SEN. BERGER OFFERS SERIES ON WLOE Senator Phil Berger will start a continuing series of live interviews on "Let's Talk" beginning next month. Monday, August 3; Monday, August 17 and Monday, August 31. He and I will talk for about six or seven minutes. Listener questions are invited. As you know, the 11:30 a.m. program is streamed live online at www.RockinghamCountyRadi o.com . The 6:00 p.m. rebroadcast is on radio only, at 1420 WMYN and 1490 WLOE.

NEW CLASSES OFFERED AT RCC THIS FALL RCC - Two new classes will be offered this fall at Rockingham Community College. Fall semester begins Aug. 24. To register for these or any other class, an application for admission must be submitted to the Student Development office in Whitcomb Student Center by noon, Aug. 14. Every Tuesday evening from 6-8:50 p.m. beginning Aug. 25, Mark Sattler will teach

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Beginning in October 2009, many items will be banned from our landfill by law such as oil filters and wooden pallets. The item that will cause the most concern is the ban on rigid plastic, such as the plastic used in virtually all soft drink and water bottles. The fact that such bottles may no longer be disposed of in the county landfill means a significant change in the waste stream currently moving to the facility and has caused the Board to take a good hard look at recycling efforts county wide. Additionally, operating a sanitary landfill is very expensive and efforts to minimize trash accumulation and disposal should be discouraged. Currently, the County has no formal recycling policy and education efforts about recycling have been limited to classroom visits by the county code enforcement officers. This has been the case not because of lack of interest but because of the county’s ongoing fiscal difficulties. The rigid plastic ban, however, creates a situation in which this practice has become more and more crucial. In anticipation of such a ban, the county and Waste Management conducted a pilot voluntary recycling program in one rural area of the county. Participants were provided with a separate bin for recyclables (glass, paper, aluminum, and various types of plastics) and those items were collected at the same time as regular household waste. Those who participated were pleased with the ease and convenience of the service, but unfortunately only 25% of potential customers participated in the voluntary program. Conversations with Waste Management, (our waste collection vendor whose current contract runs through 2012) about possible household recycling options and came up with some suggestions. Areas called convenience centers, once a current practice for municipal recycling, are in fact now on the way out, largely due to the expense of managing them. If such a center, comprised of several bins for various materials and a gatehouse, is not manned, it quickly becomes overrun with other trash and debris, and even if manned during daylight hours is often used as a dumpsite at night. Based on participation in the pilot program, voluntary county wide recycling would be a questionable option due to the fact that, with only 20-25% participation, the additional cost to customers would increase by up to $7 per month, much more than is acceptable. Another option is to make curbside pickup and recycling mandatory for all county citizens outside municipal limits. This option may be beneficial as it has been found to greatly reduce

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NCACCP SELECTS KEYS AS PRESIDENT WENTWORTH - Dr. Robert Keys, president of Rockingham Community College has been selected for another presidency. On July 31, Keys became president of the North Carolina Association of Community College Presidents. “It is flattering that my colleagues selected me for this leadership role,” said Keys. “It is especially so during these difficult times.” All leaders within the association are chosen by their peers. Once selected for leadership, there is a natural progression. Leaders serve as association secretary, then treasurer, presidentelect, and then president. Keys was not supposed to take the helm until 2010 but when the president-elect could not take the presidency this year, association members asked Keys if he would step up as president. After talking to NC Community College System President Scott Ralls, the RCC vice-presidents and the RCC Board of Trustees, Keys accepted. Although the association is not a lobbying entity, it has influence among legislatures. “We talk to them about our issues and concerns and they frequently ask for our reaction to a legislative proposal. In that capacity, we play a significant role at the general assembly level,” he said. Talking to legislators is a key component of the NCACCP presidency. Other duties include attending all NC Community College State Board meetings

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and frequently meeting with Ralls, Governor Beverly Purdue and Lieutenant Governor Walter Dalton, who serves on the state board. “The benefit of having an association such as ours is that it gives the community college system a stronger voice,” said Keys. “We work together on issues which are then presented to legislative members.” The association also gives members the opportunity to interact with their peers. Younger presidents learn from those with more experience and common concerns can be aired. Meetings are held quarterly at community colleges throughout the state. Last fall, RCC hosted an association meeting for the first time. Next year, meetings will be held at Gaston, Pitt, Alamance and Brunswick community colleges. Leadership terms are for one year. Keys said the main issues facing the group during his presidency will be how to handle the fiscal situation community colleges find themselves in: i.e., keeping the institutions responsive to the needs of individuals, the communities and the state at a time when resources are at their lowest levels. “I believe things happen for a reason,” said Keys. “My first priority is being president of RCC. As president of the association, though, I will have a chance to put forth issues for the greater good of the system, while at the same time, make RCC a high profile institution.”

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from page 11 The Civil War. Students will examine the Revolutionary period issues of states rights and slavery and gain an understanding of how those and other factors led to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Moving beyond the battlefields and Reconstruction era, students will examine several decades following the Civil War and discuss why the war continues to be such a powerful force in American memory. Re-enactors will visit to discuss the various roles of the soldiers as well as women on the home front. Sattler plans several computerized battle simulations including First Bull Run and Antietam. Beginning Aug. 24, forensic psychology will be taught by Reid Prillaman every Monday and Wednesday from 12-1:15 p.m. Students will discuss the integration of psychology with the legal system. Topics include defining competency before the law, insanity, and the introduction of forensic techniques in the court system. The class will include field trips and outside speakers experienced with interviewing techniques and psychopathology. For more information, call 342-4261.

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WARNING TO CITIZENS OF IMPERSONATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER On July 29th at 2:38 a.m. a 19 year old female of Eden, stated that while she was driving on Oregon Hill Road at about 2:30 a.m. she noticed a vehicle behind her activating a white strobe light. She believed the car to be a patrol vehicle and pulled over the side of the road. The car behind her positioned his car like a patrol vehicle, but when he exited the car she noticed him to be wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans. The victim became fearful and drove away immediately, trying to escape. A short distance away, she found a mobile home park (Leisure Land). She turned off her lights and tried quickly to turn into the park, where she struck the sign to the park. Her car got stuck and the glass of her car had shattered. Two persons from the mobile home park came outside after hearing the crash and hearing the victim scream. They saw the suspect’s vehicle as he had followed her to the park. They watched as the suspect

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When I walk the aisles of many stores, and see the bins of notebooks, crayons and glue I know what it means. August brings one of the best and most productive adventures in life . It marks the beginning of a new school year. Each school year is the promise of something wonderful and for that reason we should treasure this time as none other. How things begin can be an indicator of how things will end, but that does not have to be the case with education. We can truly “begin anew” every school year. We can figuratively, “break the side view mirrors off”, not reflect on our past and pull ourselves up by our proverbial boot straps (or sneaker laces) and get back on track. So how can we, students, parents, and teachers begin this 180 day journey with the least amount of baggage, a great itinerary, and ultimately arrive at a destination that will serve to catapult us to the next level of growth and vigor? I’m glad you asked! First ,we can practice forgiveness. Forgive yourself for not always doing your best and forgive others the same, and let both try to work, not just harder but better. Next, live an “in spite of” life instead of an “if only” one. In spite of the fact that we are in a recession, in spite of the fact that our life may not be what we would want or our abilities are not effectively addressing our “to do” list, we can make a lasting positive impact. We can empower our families to, view learning in an even more positive light, to

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MASSEY CREEK FARMS TO SUPPLY FREE RANGE EGGS TO REIDSVILLE SOUP KITCHEN REIDSVILLE - Massey Creek Farms announced that it is now an official pasture raised, cage-free egg supplier to The Reidsville Soup Kitchen located on Arlington Street in Reidsville, NC. “Our family has farmed in Rockingham County for over 200 years. When we heard this opportunity to help deliver lunches within our community, we welcomed the chance to share the food we grow on our land,” said Garland McCollum, of Massey Creek Farms.

The Reidsville Soup Kitchen, which is open seven days a week, serves approximately 500 meals per week to the county’s underserved residents. Director Ophelia Brown welcomes the fresh eggs and other donations, “We are grateful to have a thriving local partner like Massey Creek Farms. We have plenty of storage space, but we need more supplies to meet the growing demands in today’s economically trying times, and Massey Creek Farms’ contributions will

help us to deliver a healthy and fortifying lunch to county residents in need.” Massey Creek Farms is a family owned pasture based farm enterprise which raises free range lamb, pork and eggs. Our products can be found at the local farmers’ markets regionally, including the Chinqua Penn Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Reidsville Soup Kitchen is a private company categorized under Social Service & Welfare Organ and located in Reidsville, NC.

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ROSEWOOD FLORIST Some may have noticed that the entrance to the Eden Mall is a bit brighter since Rosewood Florist located in the Eden Mall near center court in February. The walls murals are a cheery natural setting that make you feel you are outdoors. A Ribbon Cutting was held July 21st for Rosewood Florist in their Eden Mall location. CoOwners Anthony Hearn and Alex Sharp welcomed those attending this special event. Eden Mayor John Grogan, as well as members of the Eden Chamber of Commerce, City of Eden, family and friends attended. Hearn believes his shop fills

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MARKET SQUARE GRAND OPENING Judy Yarbrough

REIDSVILLE -August 22, 2009 will mark one of the biggest celebrations in downtown Reidsville with the Grand Opening of Market Square located at the corner of Scales and Settle streets. Headlining the amphitheatre stage for the festivities will be Beach Music sensation, BAND OF OZ, and up-and-coming Country Music Singer Justin Moore. “Market Square is the centerpiece of our efforts to rejuvenate our downtown area,” says Mayor James K. Festerman, “but it is not just a downtown amenity. It is a citywide park in a centralized location that we hope will serve as a rallying point for activities for our citizens and a huge source of community pride for them as well.” The Mayor added, “This grand opening concert will kickoff a host of community events designed not only to entertain local residents but also to draw visitors to Reidsville who will

ABC COMPLIANCE CHECK On Thursday July 23, at 8:00 p.m., the Eden Police Department conducted a second ABC Compliance Check throughout the city. The check was conducted to insure that stores were complying with state regulations regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages. Detectives with the Eden Police Department checked twenty-one stores in the city. Out of the twenty-one stores checked, seven sold an alcoholic beverage to an underage person. In each incident where alcohol was sold to the minor, the clerk was charged with the sale of an alcoholic beverage to a person less than twenty one years of age. A list of the stores that were checked is attached. The Eden Police Department will continue conducting these checks periodically to insure all stores are in compliance. Stores that Sold to the minor: Food Land -Church Street Super Mart- Hamilton Street Shell Gas Station -Van Buren Rd Great Stops -Van Buren Rd. Williams BP-Hamilton Street Petty’s Mini Mart J-Mart -Fieldcrest Rd. Stores in Compliance: Gill’s Corner - S. Hamilton St. & Fieldcrest Rd. Kathy’s Mini Mart -Washington St. J-Mart -Fieldcrest Rd. H/K Mart Citgo - Washington St. Gills Stop- Van Buren Rd. Eden Store -Stadium Drive. Goraya’s #2 Aiken Road J-Mart -Virginia Ave. J-Mart- Stadium Drive Circle Mart -Boone Road Eden Corner- Main Street One Stop Shop -Meadow Road Drive Through Store Stadium Drive

enjoy our shopping, eat in our restaurants and stay in our hotels. We have already received calls from as far away as South Carolina from people planning to come and hear Justin Moore perform.” The celebration gets under way at 4:00 p.m. with the Reidsville Faith Community Mass Choir. This choir represents a cross section of choir members from area churches. Following this performance, a youth choir lead by Reidsville High School Choral Director, Gwendolyn Bell will take to the stage. At 5:00 p.m., there will be a ribbon cutting and opening ceremony celebration. BAND OF OZ will perform at 6:00 p.m. Shagging will be encouraged! At 8:00 p.m., Justin Moore will hit the stage. Justin’s newest hit single is “Small Town USA” recently #15 on the Country Charts. The evening will end with a fantastic fire dancing performance by the Ember*Ellas.

Workers work feverishly for months to complete Market Square. Photo by Forrest Bray There will be face painting, stilt and hoop performers and fantastic food. Shuttle service provided by Pelham Transportation will be available from 3 p.m.-11:00 p.m. with pick-up and drop-off at Pennrose Mall. This event is free and open to the public. Bring your family, lawn chairs or blankets. No alcohol, no cooler and no pets will be allowed.

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COUNTY 4-H'ERS WIN AT STATE ELECTRIC CONGRESS A Rockingham County 4H'er received a special award at the 62nd annual 4-H State Electric Congress, held July 1315 at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. John Norwood; 17, son of John and Nancy Norwood of Ruffin, was awarded the Kristina Jarrett Memorial 4-H Spirit Award. The award was created by Kristina's family in her memory and is given each year at 4-H Electric Congress to a youth who demonstrates the spirit of 4-H. Kristina died in an automobile accident in 2004. In addition to the Jarrett Memorial Award, Rockingham

County won the County Award given by Duke Energy. The county award goes to the county that submits the top Group Cumulative Electric Book. Norwood accepted the award on behalf of the Rockingham delegation. The state's three electric power companies annually recognize top 4-H'ers for electric energy project achievements. Two hundred twenty 4 H'ers, adult leaders and Cooperative Extension agents from 59 counties and power company representatives attended the three day event. 4-H'ers win the expenses paid trip to 4-H Electric Congress

based on their 4 H electric project achievements. Since 1947, Progress Energy, Duke Energy and Dominion North Carolina Power have sponsored the annual congress to emphasize energy conservation and safe electricity use. The 4-H program is conducted by North Carolina Cooperative Extension at North Carolina State and North Carolina A&T State universities. More than 239,000 young people between the ages of 5 and 19 participate in North Carolina 4-H activities each year with the help of 23,000 adult and youth volunteers.

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Fifteen high-performing students were pinned in a formal ceremony last night. Their names are embedded in the story and their photos is attached. Row 1, l-r: Christel Rayle, Briana Banks, Shawn Hayes. Row 2, l-r: Jennifer Pettee, Jaime Doman, Sumire Grant, Ashley Worley. Row 3, l-r: Amanda DeHart, Leann Craig, Debbie Leffew, Eugenia Smith. Row 4, l-r: Kyle Barnett, Matthew Crutchfield, Justin Evans, Davian Fletcher.

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STUDENTS SURPASS EXPECTATIONS IN CLASS IN CLINICALS RCC -During the surgical technology pinning ceremony held July 23 at Rockingham Community College, guest speaker, Dr. William S. Bradford, General Surgeon who practices at Annie Penn Hospital in Reidsville, spoke of the students’ time working in the hospital during the clinical part of their training. “I’m proud of all of you,” said Bradford. “You have shown yourselves to be serious, helpful, mature beyond your years, and willing to provide a service to your community. You will do well and will be a valuable part of a surgical team.” Noting that this class is the first to graduate from the program since the economic downturn, Director of Surgical Technology at RCC, Jennifer Tulloch, was positive. “There will always be jobs for people who care, are intelligent and work hard. And those are words I would use to describe every one of you.” She had facts to back up her belief in their future success. As a group, the class finished with the highest grade point average of any Tulloch has taught and they scored the highest on the Program Assessment Exam, a pre-exam for the national Certified Surgical Technologist

(CST) exam. The CST is a rigorous test which must be passed before an individual can receive certification as a surgical technologist. Those who received their pins and will graduate July 31 at 7 p.m. in the Apple Amphitheater are: Briana Banks, Kyle Barnett, Matthew Crutchfield, Leann Craig, Amanda DeHart, Jamie Doman, Justin Evans, Davian Fletcher, Sumire Grant, Shawn Hayes, Debbie Leffew, Cristel Rayle, Eugenia Smith, Jennifer Pettee, Ashley Worley. Special honor was given to Sumire Grant, who received the Faculty Award. This award is given to a person for academic achievement. Grant finished her surgical technology classes with a collective score of 103. “I always checked over my lecture notes with her to make sure I had everything right,” Tulloch quipped. The Peer Award, given to the person the other classmates would want assisting with the surgery of a family member or loved one, went to Leann Craig. Dr. Robert Keys, RCC president, concluded the ceremony by thanking the students for selecting RCC and for heeding the noble calling to serve their fellow man.

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL HEALTH CHECKLIST The first day of school. . . ah, yes. The smell of new shoes and freshly sharpened pencils. It’s an exciting time. But have you done all you can to prepare your child? Be sure to add this health checklist to your back-to-school to-do list. Get to the point. Ask your child’s pediatrician which shots your child needs before starting school. Or go to the website of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) (www.aap.org) to find an up-to-date list of the vaccinations recommended at different ages. Know that legal requirements vary from state to state. Back off. Ever seen kids saddled with backpacks so full that they look like the Hunchback of Notre Dame? Not funny. Heavy backpacks can cause neck, shoulder, and back pain – and possibly longer-term problems. Make sure your child’s backpack doesn’t weigh more than 20 percent of his or her body weight. To ease your child’s load, look for lightweight or rolling backpacks with wide, padded shoulder straps, padded backs, and waist straps for added support. Learn to share (information). Make sure to provide the school with an up-to-date list of contacts. List people in the order they should be called, such as mother, father, aunt, and friend. Include your child’s doctor and dentist, too. Give a list of any medications your child takes to the school nurse or secretary. Supply medication your child needs at school in a clearly marked pharmacy bottle. Provide instructions on how to take it and what to do in an emergency. Does your child have asthma? Share your child’s asthma action plan with your child’s teachers and coaches as well as the school nurse and front office administrators. This action plan includes details about symptoms, medications, any limitations on activities, and what to do if prescribed medication doesn’t work. If you suspect your child might have a learning disability, discuss this with your child’s teacher as soon as possible. Testing can confirm this and identify any steps you and the school can take to help your child succeed in school. Listen up and watch out. Have you noticed your child pressing a book close to her face or turning up the volume when watching television? But if you suspect a problem, talk with your pediatrician right away. Luckily, some states also include hearing and vision testing as part of preschool and elementary school screening. Without a test, though, you can’t always tell your child is having trouble. Some children even try to fake out their parents! As you know, hearing or vision loss can lead to big challenges learning in school, so uncovering these problems is important. If your child needs glasses and plays sports, go for polycarbonate sports frames and lenses. Fuel ‘em up. Food and rest are essential for a productive day at school. Help your child make the transition to school by gradually easing into an earlier bedtime. Then make sure your child is getting at least eight to 10 hours of sleep a day. Make breakfast a habit – kids who eat breakfast stay more alert in class. Help your child take a “chill pill.” Do you have a child who is anxious in new situations? Who dreads the first day of school? You can help. Have your child meet the teacher and visit the classroom before school starts. Talk through what to expect. Plan to have everything ready to go the night before school starts. Rushing around on the first day of school is a recipe for disaster. Have questions? Need answers? Just stop by our store for help.

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FANS COLLECTED FOR ELDERLY

CAMP CAROLINA BRINGS THE BEST IN CADETS David J. Bray, Jr., 1 Sg.(R) USA

"I CAN" rather that the unrelenting despair of "I CAN'T". This was the words spoken and exactly the case as the camp commandment of Camp Carolina held at Oak Ridge Military Academy, recognized the ARMY JROTC Cadets. The camp was conducted June 18 through June 22, 2009. Top performers and awardees were Cadet Corporal Taylor Johnson, highest score and camp record for females on the Obstacle Course with a time

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of 3 min. 12 sec. Cadet Captain Brandon Bennett led his squad to 1st place on the compass orienteering course with a time of 52 min. while finding 18 out of 18 possible points. Other cadet attendees were Cadet Lieutenant Samantha Scales, Cadet Command Sergeant Major Michelle Law, Cadet Captain Ashlee Stout, Cadet Captain Ethan Wilson, Cadet Sergeant First Class Robin Wade, Cadet Staff Sergeant Jordan Turner, Cadet Staff

Sergeant David Moreadith, Cadet Corporal Jeremiah Moreadith, Cadet Corporal Zack Long, Cadet Corporal William Reynolds, Cadet Private Class Tyree Smith and Cadet Private Class Brain Callier. The Senior Army Instructor of the Morehead High School JROTC Program is First Sergeant David Bray and Army Instructor First Sergeant Zack Reynolds.Chaperones for JCLC were teachers Shelia Thompson and Diana Thomas.

The 2009 Fan Collections for seniors ends! With high temperatures in the forecast, Sheriff Page announced on June 19th a fan/air conditioner drive to assist those in need, especially our seniors. The drive has now concluded, with Sheriff Page expressing his appreciation to those making contributions. County fire departments and the Sheriff’s Office served as collection points for those wishing to donate fans. These fans were then taken to the American Red Cross on Highway 14 in Reidsville for distribution. Detailed information about the collections should be directed to the American Red Cross. Photographs of some of the donations are provided.

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The Rockingham County Humane Society is selling raffle tickets to raise funds to care for the homeless animals of Rockingham County. Items for the raffle include a handmade pet themed quilt from Two Rivers Quilt Guild in Eden, Craftsman 9 piece wrench set from Sears in Reidsville, donated Yankee Candle gift basket, as well as diamond earrings and a pearl bracelet from Arthur’s Jewelry in Reidsville. Any person wishing to buy raffle tickets is encouraged to contact Amanda Rorrer at amanda.rorrer@yahoo.com. Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5 and will be available for purchase at Elaine’s Antiques. The drawing for the raffle will be held in September at Eden’s Riverfest and ticket holders do not have to be present to win.

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VOLUNTEERS County Star “BUILDING Investing In Rockingham GOOD County’s Quality of Life FORTUNES” Continued from page 13 drove away. AT RCC The suspect is described as The ROCKINGHAM

Hispanic or black male, about 5’10” tall, stocky build, short black hair, white t-shirt, blue jean shorts or pants. His vehicle might be a light colored Honda or Ford station wagon type car with a strobe light on the dash or under the rear view mirror. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Sheriff’s detectives at 336-634-3238. Anonymous callers can call crime stoppers at 349-9683 for a reward up to $1,000.

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During the summer, you may encounter door-to-door salespeople and peddlers selling their wares. Anyone selling within the city limits of Eden must first obtain a license from the city. If these sale salespeople do not have a license, they are in violation of city ordinance. Please feel free to report them to the Eden Police Department. Also, if you purchase anything from these vendors and feel that you did not receive what was expected, please feel free to contact the Better Business Bureau at the following: BBB 3608 West Friendly Avenue Greensboro, NC 27410-4895 Office Hours: 8:30 AM 4:30 PM Monday - Friday Contact by Phone or Fax: Phone: (336) 852-4240 Fax: (336) 852-7540

RCC - Volunteers raised close to $218,000 for the Rockingham Community College Foundation Inc. during the foundation’s Annual Giving Campaign which began in March. Since 1989, volunteers have met or exceeded their annual fundraising goals. This year, that tradition continued. Led by campaign co-chairs Sue and Pleas McMichael of Reidsville, volunteers exceeded their goal of $175,000 by 125 percent. “Our generation has never seen such challenging economic times,” said Sue McMichael, “but what we have seen during this campaign is our community, once again, rising to the occasion in support of our community college.” McMichael recognized the Annual Giving Campaign area chairpersons for their leadership: Laura Hubbard, Eden; Art Gwaltney, Madison; Eugene Russell and Tim Simpson, Mayodan; Ann Donecker and Texie Needham, Reidsville; Mary Hux, Judge Pierce, Alice Smith, Bobby Wharton, Rockingham County; Julia Tuggle and Charles Davis, Stoneville. “The theme of this year's campaign was 'Building Good Fortunes at RCC.' The area chairs worked hard and the result of their efforts mean so much more than reaching a goal—it's good fortune for RCC students,”

Annual Giving Campaign - L-R: Kathy Hale, Sue McMichael, Alice Smith, Texie Needham, Laura Hubbard, Eugene Russell, Art Gwaltney, Bobby Wharton, Julia Tuggle, Tim Simpson. said McMichael. “Their volunteer efforts will continue to change lives!” Monies raised by the Foundation are used to fund a variety of projects and programs which enrich the educational experience and offerings of the college but are not covered by state funding. Contributions to the annual campaign provide student aid grants, work-study jobs, peer tutoring programs in seven areas of study, professional development and training for staff and faculty, a cultural events and lecture series, the Rockingham County Historical Collection Room, and more. “I’ve never been in a place where the bond between a community college and its community is as strong as the bond between RCC and the citizens of Rockingham County,” said RCC President Dr. Robert Keys. “The result of this campaign is proof of the hope people have for the future of this county. It’s proof that their hope lies, in part, with this college.” For additional information about contributing to the RCC Foundation, please contact Foundation Director, Gaye Clifton, at 342-4261, Ext. 2201.

WILSON MURDER STILL OPEN

Floyd Lee “Jim” Wilson A victim of MURDER on August 3, 2004. This is the anniversary of the Wilson murder. Anyone with information about this murder is asked to call Detective Lt. Tammy Howell at 336-634-3238. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 349-9683 for a reward up to $1,000. Jim Wilson was 64 years old and in poor health when the front door of his residence was forcefully entered and he was fatally shot. The residence was located at 226 Penny Lane in Reidsville.

HEJAZI CONTRIBUTES TO CHILD ABUSE MANUAL Wentworth - Rockingham County Chief Assistant District Attorney Julia Wolf Hejazi was a contributing author for the just released Child Abuse Resource Manual for North Carolina Prosecutors. The manual was published by the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys, and was written by prosecutors from across the state. The publication is aimed at helping prosecutors identify, investigate, and prosecute child abuse cases.

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BRING YOUR TRUCK. IT’S OUR ARTIST’S ATTIC SALE! EDEN KIWANIS INVITES NEW MEMBERS Lisa Doss, owner of Eden’s Own Journal, was the guest speaker for Duane Adams, President of the at the Eden Kiwanis Club at the July 23rd Kiwanis meeting. Doss spoke on the history of the Journal and what she hopes to accomplish with her publication. She originally worked for the Eden News for about 12 years before leaving to follow her dream of her own newspaper. In 1998 Mrs. Doss published the first publication of Eden’s Own Journal with only 500 copies printed one time a month. Now the Journal has grown to 10,000 copies published twice a month. Even though it is still called

“Eden’s Own Journal” there are 123 stands throughout the county including Eden, Reidsville, Madison, Mayodan and Stoneville. There are stands at most grocery stores, post offices and convenience stores. Lisa was thanked for her excellent coverage of the Eden Kiwanis recent July 4th celebration and fireworks at the Morehead High School Stadium. The Eden Kiwanis meet at 6:00pm, each Thursday at the Wray Centre (Located in the Old Presbyterian Church) at 432 Bridge Street, Eden. They invited anyone interested in joining the Kiwanis to join them at one of their weekly meetings.

Everyday Art’s third annual Artist’s Attic Sale takes place August 13-22 in their upstairs studio space in downtown Reidsville. This annual clearance sale features first quality and seconds in original art from local potters, painters, jewelry designers, photographers and others. You’ll also find unique items from various artists’ personal collections! There’s something for every taste and style! Look for specials in our downstairs gallery featuring original work from more than 65 local and regional artists and craftsmen. Beginning Thursday, August 13 at 10:00 am, Everyday Art will host special sale hours during this event. Better shop early for best selection. Artist Attic Sale hours are: Thur., August 13 from 10 am-8 pm Fri., August 14 from 10 am-9 pm Sat., August 15 from 10 am-4 pm Mon., August 17 from 10 am- 3 pm Tues., August 18 from 10 am-3 pm

Wed., August 19 from 10 am-3 pm Thur., August 20 from 10 am-8 pm Fri., August 21 from 10 am- 3 pm Saty, August 22 from 10 am-8 pm Other special events will be taking place in beautiful, historic downtown Reidsville during Everyday Art’s annual sale. Don’t miss the August Downtown Cruise-in on Friday evening, August 14 and join us for the grand opening celebration of Market Square beginning Saturday afternoon, August 22nd! Be sure to stop by Everyday Art at 209 SW Market Street while you’re in town. You’ll find the largest selection of original art by local artisans in the county, pick up a class schedule and find special bargain in the process. Everyday Art is located at 209 SW Market Street in downtown Reidsville. Their gallery phone number is 336.347.7015. Visit their website at www.EverydayArtGallery.com for more information.

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SHERIFF ELECTED VICE PRESIDENT SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION Sheriff Page recently attended the 87th Annual T r a i n i n g Conference of the North C a r o l i n a Sheriff ’s Association in Raleigh. Sheriff Page was elected by his fellow Sheriffs as 1st Vice President of the North C a r o l i n a Sheriff ’s Association for the upcoming 2009-1010 year. This year’s Annual Training Conference focused on Health and Wellness for Sheriffs and their personnel. Sheriff Page said, “Our Annual Training Conference allows North Carolina Sheriffs to discuss their experiences and learn from each other, as well as bring ourselves up-to-date on important law enforcement developments”. “Sheriffs in every county of North Carolina are facing tremendous challenges in carrying our their responsibilities for law enforcement and the safety of our citizens; maintenance and operation of local jails; recruiting, training and maintaining talented personnel; working with domestic situations, child abuse cases, serving civil papers, tracking sex offenders in the state,

issuing weapons permits, providing court security, and in many other areas,” said Sheriff Page. The decline of health and fitness among those in the law enforcement community is a fact. The consequences of this phenomenon are also well known; Sheriffs often experience constant stress, have poor eating habits, and do not get regular exercise. Available research for law enforcement documents the harmful results of this lifestyle on the health and well-being of law enforcement officers and administrators including heart disease and early death. Sheriffs also serve as a model of behavior for all personnel within their Office. Sheriffs and their personnel received information about their personal health as a way to promote the health and wellness of their individual Offices.

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This year's festivities will include: Water Release (class II+ rapids) - River Race (class II+ rapids) - Food - Vendors - Live Music - Beginners Fun Float (class I rapids) - boat rentals - and more! More details to come.... stay tuned! Contact Jennifer Doss to sign up as a volunteer for this event, 276-634-2545. Gear up for Your Next Adventure! Please join the Dan River Basin Association at the first annual DRBA Gear Swap! Bring your unused canoes, kayaks, bicycles, and gear for paddling, hiking, cycling, and fishing to sell and trade. You know your spouse has been begging you to clean out the garage! Looking for your first canoe or kayak? A second-hand boat is a perfect way to inexpensively get into the sport of paddling. DRBA Gear Swap Sunday, September 6th from 2-6 p.m. North Bassett River Access 271 Trenthill Drive Bassett, VA There is no charge to come browse and buy. If you would like to sell or trade items, booth spaces are available for $10 each. Proceeds from this booth charge will benefit development of the Smith River Trail System. Special perk: There is no booth charge for DRBA members! To sign up for a booth or for more information, please contact Jennifer Doss at 276-634-2545. Show Your Support for Rivers. Join us for an exciting evening of thrills, spills, and splashes at the first annual Smith River Film Festival! Have a bag of popcorn while you enjoy watching films showcasing the scenic beauty of rivers found within the Dan River basin and the recreational opportunities that they provide. Don't forget to vote for your favorites! Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place videos, the best wipeout, people's choice, commercial, and the most entertaining safety video. Friday, September 4th at 7 p.m. Rives Theater -- 215 Church Street Martinsville, VA Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for youth (under 12) Tickets may be purchased from DRBA Staff and members of the Martinsville-Henry County Rivers & Trails Group All proceeds benefit the enhancement and addition of new river access points on the Smith, Mayo, and Dan Rivers. Deadline to submit video clips into the competition is August 24th. Contact Jennifer Doss for more information, 276-634-2545.

S h e r i f f s learned that a total fitness and wellness program can produce a host of benefits for its participants and the agency alike. At the Annual T r a i n i n g Conference, Sheriffs discussed issues of interest to the Office of Sheriff, including updates on new changes to criminal law and procedures. Also in attendance were: Governor Beverly Perdue, Lieutenant Governor Walter Dalton, Attorney General Roy Cooper, State Auditor Beth Wood, Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, State Treasurer Janet Cowell, State Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, U.S. Senator Kay Hagan, U.S. Congressman Brad miller, U.S. Congressman Bob Etheridge, U.S. Congressman David Price, Chief Justice Sarah Parker, Supreme Court of North Carolina, Department of Correction Secretary Alvin Keller, Congratulations 1st Vice President Sheriff Sam Page!

DAN RIVER BOAT RACE MAD/MAY - On a hot day, over 150 boaters joined at the Lindsey Bridge Access Site for the 20th Annual Dan River Boar Race, sponsored by the MadisonMayodan Recretion Department. Canoes and kayak racers alike were excited about the race and although friendly, were quite competitive on the 2.5 mile timed races. The event draws men, women and children to the river, most to just enjoy the fun, but some, work hard for the win. Safety was a big issue and included having the Madison Rockingham Rescue Squad as well as the Eden and Reidsville Rescue Squads, stationed along the river route for support in case of an emergency.

SKATE CLUB FORMED MAD/MAY - The Madison Mayodan Recreation Department will be forming a skateboarding club for ages 14 and under to meet once per month at the Farris Memorial Park Skate Park for a free skate time. All participants must fill out the required registration forms and abide by the rules set in place. Safety equipment must be worn at all times. Required equipment includes elbow pads, knee pads, and a helmet. The first day of skating will be August 15th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information, contact Jason Swisher at 548-2789.

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HORSE PARK OF THE SOUTH AND IT'S PROGRESS At present sufficient funding has been aquired ($6.8 million) to move forward with Phase I of the Park,which includes a covered arena, four show rings with announcers tower, seven lunging rings, and three 100-stall barns. Pads will also be graded for temporary stalls for use until Phase II can be completed. County officials are now in the process of selecting an architect and engineering firm and are looking forward to completing a master site plan and grading plan before summer is over. There are now attempts to educate local citizens about the potential of the Horse Park, with a web blast which includes the information below as well as other information. A brief handout and power point presentation have been prepared and the project managers are currently seeking opportunities to speak to civic groups andprofessional associations about the Park. Did You Know? Economic Impact of Horse Park

on Rockingham County, N.C. Equestrian Center Projections · $15 million direct economic impact · $45 million indirect impact A&T Partnership · Opens up new funding sources for both partners · HPOS site within 25 miles of A & T campus · Natural laboratory for advanced studies in animal sciences · Provides “hands On” educational opportunities · Allows A&T to host local and regional competitions Economic Impact: Lodging · Hotel stays will increase in both Reidsville and Eden · 50% who come stay in hotels, 50% in their campers · 105,000 hotel nights created annually by HPOS · 3-night stay per event per participant and companions · 105,000 hotel nights · 683 hotel beds currently available in Rockingham County · Show staff alone fill one medi-

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um sized hotel (70 persons) · Assuming $90 average per night = $945,000 per year Economic Impact: Food · 9 – 12 meals per event per participant · Most shows cater meals · One lunch meal per day · One major dinner event per show · Potential revenue: $900,000 per year · $700 per lunch per day · $5-7,000 for large dinner event Economic Impact: Farms · Tobacco decline · Need diversification of crops and agricultural activities · Preservation Of Farms, Open Space Economic Impact: Farm Supply Stores · Animal feed and supplies ordered locally · $5,000 per show · $675,000 revenue annually · Local feed businesses could expand to meet demand

SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL Come and join in on the fun at the Sustainability Festival, in Eden N.C. The event will be held on August 8th, 2009, 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.located at the Municipal Parking lot behind the business Front Porch at the corner of Washington and Henry Streets, in Eden. The featured speakers are as follows : Eric Henry, Emily Clancey, Tim Will,

Hazel Puckett, Stephen Price, Alyzza Callahan. The Green Vendors are as follows : Rockingham County Local Coalition, RC Cooperative Extension, Dan River Basin Association, Ethos Environmental and many more local and green associations and artisans. This event will also include live music by String

Celebration / Jonny Colley / Kristen Leigh, Bret and Tina Hart / Jesse Smathers. The music is Solar-Powered by Kirby Wilkins. Come and enjoy the festivities! “Making right choices for tomorrow, today!” For more information e-mail deetra.thompson@gmail.com.

REIDSVILLE - Cyclists sped down the city streets of Reidsville in July when the first ever Tour of Reidsville Criterium took to the roads. The half mile course which started and ended at the corner of Scales and Gilmer Streets near the Reidsville Bike Shop, left plenty of room for onlookers to enjoy the area’s newest event. Several races and over 100 bikes were run throughout the day including age categories and races such as junior races, the women’s open and the pro race which ended the event. Winner of the Pro race and the masters race was Charlie Brown, a member of th Carolina Masters Team. Training is intense for this type of road race, some spending the same amount of time most spend at work on a 40 hour week. Bill Davis, owner of Reidsville Bicycles in Downtown Reidsville was the event organizer.

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ROCKINGHAM COUNTY TEA PARTY Bill Hawkins

The Boston Tea Party was a direct action protest by the colonist in Boston, Massachusetts against the TEA TAX of the British Government. On April 15, 2009 the people of Rockingham County gathered on the shores of the Dan River in Eden, NC to protest the same actions of an unresponsive government and protest higher taxes in a declining economic environment. AGAIN, on Saturday, July 25, 2009, 250+ people of Rockingham County gathered on the shores of the Mayo River at the Old Tultex Plant to Protest

the same old attitude of placing higher taxes on people with concerns about their jobs. Now, in a declining economy, representatives in government want to raise taxes on a people that has lost their jobs. Good, hard-working people who are struggling to provide food, shelter and clothing for their dependants and they want more taxes! Wayne Sexton moderated the meeting with Congressional Candidate Bill Randall, 13th district as keynote speaker. There were several other speakers including Rep.Bryan Halloway, NC State House.

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MAYODAN HOMECOMING FESTIVAL OLD SCHOOL ROBBERY FOILED Mr. Glass is the property owner of the old Monroeton School. He called to report 3 suspects behind SET FOR SEPTEMBER 12 the school loading metal equipment on the back of a truck on July 28th at 11:10 a.m. WELCOMING O’KAYSIONS

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Mayodan The Mayodan Preservation League and our fine family of sponsors are proud to continue the tradition of bringing to the community the Mayodan Homecoming festival. The 23rd annual event is to be held Saturday, September 12 in downtown Mayodan from 10am until 10pm. Homecoming offers an opportunity for the community and beyond to come together for a day of fun to enjoy a wide variety of food, arts and crafts, kid’s activities, live entertainment and more. One of the highlights of Homecoming is the awesome array of live on-stage entertainers. Plenty of top notch entertainment for your listening pleasure will be featured during the earlier hours of the festival. The jazz sounds of the Chris Carroll Trio offer a refreshing new experience and they welcome back to the stage Floydz Circle, from Reidsville, at 4:00. On stage at 6pm will be Mayodan’s own The Impacts. If you were around in the early days of rock and roll, the sounds of The Impacts will certainly bring back a lot of great memories. Performing for the street dance at 8:00pm, we are pleased to welcome to the Homecoming stage The O’Kaysions. Their biggest hit “Girl Watcher” has been a favorite of the shaggin’ and beach music crowd since it hit the charts in 1968. Born right here in North Carolina, the group continues to dazzle audiences with “Girl Watcher” writer Wayne Pittman at the helm. Their current song list features favorite

selections from the 60s- 90s. Lots of fun and excitement for all ages is offered at Homecoming throughout the entire day. As always, a variety of Homecoming vendors offer food including hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ, fries, smoked sausages, fresh homemade baked goods, snow cones, funnel cakes, and more to tempt your taste buds. Many talented crafters will be on hand with a variety of hand-made accents for your home and wardrobe. Opportunities abound to support church, civic and school organizations that offer special fundraisers. . Youngsters will delight at carnival rides, games, rock climbing, face and hair painting. The popular Bingo games sponsored by the Preservation League offer a wide variety of prizes donated by area merchants. These and other surprises await the entire family in the main festival area. The Mayodan Preservation League invites you to bring your lawn chair and spend the day with friends and neighbors at Homecoming. (Please note: Bicycles, Skateboards, scooters, and pets are not permited inside the festival area) This is your day to enjoy and have fun in downtown Mayodan. For more information call 336-548-2241 or 336-548-6776. Mayodan Homecoming Festival Contact: Connie Fox Sponsoring Organization: Mayodan Preservation League Telephone: 336-548-2241 Cell: 336-552-1461 Email: foxxy@embarqmail.com

When the deputy arrived he found Gregory Slade, Ronald Poteat and Jerrell Johnson with 2 radiator heaters on the back of their truck. They had four large file cabinets beside the truck to be loaded. The property items had been taken from inside the building. They were returned to Mr. Glass and the truck was seized. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Gregory Slade was responsible for the incident and had used the other men to help transport the property without knowledge the items had been stolen. Gregory Leon Slade Sr. 35, of 1405 Hawkins Street in Reidsville was charged with 2 counts of Felony Breaking & Entering, 2 counts of Felony Larceny, and 2 counts of Possessing Stolen Property. His bond is $20,000 secured

On July 28, 26 practical nursing students were capped in pinned in a formal ceremony at RCC. First row (standing on sidewalk), l-r: Nursing instructors Mary Seybert, Leanna Lawson, Nursing Programs Director, Tiffany Morris, students Jessica Wilson, Ify Ohangbon, Danielle Wray, Emily Lawson, Candy Jordan, Ashley Hill, Melinda Wright, and nursing instructors Deborah Benton, Roxanne Pecinich and Joyce Huff. 2nd row, l-r: Winnie Stanfield, Stephanie Lowe, Carolyn Hairston-Thompson, Amy Isley, Calandra Johnson. 3rd row, l-r: Angie Akers, Kecia Gaston, Nia Poteat, Wendy Richards, Brandi Hudy. 4th row, l-r: Sandra Carter, Teresa McCallister, Kim Pulliam, Christina Hill, Tabitha Hundley. 5th row, l-r: Chelsea Draughn, Elizabeth Jarrett, Renae Faircloth, Jasmine Higgins. Back row: Instructors Mary Williamson, left, and Juanita Hundley.

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RCC - “Yes you can and yes you will make a difference with the excellent training you’ve received at Rockingham Community College.” Dr. Deborah Allan, nurse practitioner made that remark to 26 practical nursing graduates of Rockingham Community College during their Capping and Pinning Ceremony held on July 28 at RCC. “Have fun. This is one of the best moves of your life. Some of you will be content with this step and some will want to further your career,” said Allen as she presented a top ten list of advice for the class, “Today is your day.” From statements prepared prior

to the ceremony, the students thanked everyone who offered support and help while they took the steps which had brought them to this moment on the precipice of their new lives. During the ceremony, special awards were given to the following: Sharon Akers, who received the Peer Award as the student most willing to help others. Sandra Carter and Calandra Johnson, who each received a Faculty Award as most improved student. The candidates for graduation were: Carolyn HairstonThompson, Kimberly Pulliam, Winnie Stanfield, and Melinda Wright all of Eden; Elizabeth

Jarrett of Gibsonville; Teresa McCallister and Nia Poteat of Greensboro; Emily Lawson of Lawsonville; Stephanie Lowe and Lisa Wray-Sizemore of Madison; Brandi Hudy of Mayodan; Sandra Carter, Kecia Gaston, Jasmine Higgins, Christina Hill, Tabitha Hundley, Amy Isley, Candy Jordan, Wendy Richards, and Jessica Wilson all of Reidsville; Calandra Johnson of Ruffin; Sharon Akers of Stokesdale; Chelsea Draughn and Ashley Hill of Stoneville; Reuchelle Faircloth of Walnut Cove; Ify Ohangbon of Winston Salem.

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RECREATION NOTES EDEN RECREATTION NOTES Dance The Eden Parks & Recreation Department will host a Dance on the last Monday of each month during the summer. The cost is $5 per person. Concessions will be available. There will be noalcoholic beverages and no smoking allowed. What: Music, Dancing, Fun & Fellowship Where: CB Hut in Eden When: Monday, August 31 Time : 7-10pm (come at 6:00 for line dance lessons) Cost: $5 per person Featuring: The City Limits Band The City Limits Band members are: John Pickeral, Frank Burroughs, Pete Walker and Rhonda Haynes. They play a variety of music including country, country rock, waltz, line dancing, square dancing, and cha-cha. They have been playing locally for about 25 years. Concert in the Park The Parks and Recreation invites the public to come to a free concert in the park on August 29th for live music and fellowship. Come bring your chair and enjoy. The Senior Scoop... • Senior Dance at the CB Hut featuring The City Limits Band – Monday August 31 from 7-10. Come at 6:00 for line dance lessons. $5 per person. • Landscape painting- begins August 6th thru September 3rd Register Now!! Thursdays 9:00 – 12:00 instructed by Geneva Massey. • Water Color Paint Class register now, begins the week of August 19th . Wednesday or Friday 9:30 – 12:30. • Anyone interested in participating in the Beth Moore video series please contact the center. Class will be free but participants will need to pay for study materials. • A Matter of Balance Class – for individuals who are concerned about safety and balance. Class will discuss ways to prevent falls and fractures and overcoming the fear of falling. Class includes videos, introduction to light exercise and refreshments. Class begins Monday, August 3rd at 9:00. • Garden Stompers Walking group – Meet at the Garden of Eden Senior Center at 8:00am Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Anyone Welcome) we will begin at 8:00and walk until about 8:30 • ExerciseMonday – Wednesday - Friday at the center at 8:30 – 9:00 and 8:15 on bingo day. (stand up or sit down exercise class using stretch bands, hand held weights and exercise balls and 8:15 on bingo day. Chair Exercise class - Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00 • Bingo Bash held at the Senior Center 627-4711. Everyone is welcome!! August 17th at 9am • Pinochle – Thursdays at 1:00 • Rook – Every Wednesday at 1:00 pm at the Senior Center. • Friends Club Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10am except the 4th Tuesday they meet

at a local restaurant at 1pm. • Scrapbooking, Fridays at 1 p.m. Collect your photos and memorabilia and we can help get you started on your book. • Open craft time – Tuesdays at 1pm. Bring your own craft to work on or share with others or learn a new craft. Just come enjoy the company of others as you sit & sew, knit etc. For questions about the craft of the month call the center at 627-4711. • Computer classes are offered free to seniors 65 years & older. Under 65 must pay fees. Basic Computer Skills Class9/16 thru 11/4/09 Wednesdays at 3:30pm instructed by Liz Wilkens Discover the Internet Class – 9/17-11/4/09 Tuesdays at 3:30 pm instructed by Liz Wilkens Basic Level 11 Class – instructed by Paula Pergerson Thursdays at 10-12pm 9/8/09-11/10/09 Print Shop – Tuesdays 1:30-4:30 9/8/09-11/10/09 instructed by Paula Pergerson. Visit Freedom Park Three ball fields, a skateboard park, walking track, playground, shelters, horseshoe pits, soccer fields and an amphitheater are ready for your enjoyment. For more information, visit www.ExploreEdenNC.com or call 623-2110, option 3. Walk the Smith River Greenway This may be Eden’s most popular venue for people of all ages. It is a 3.4 mile beautiful trail along the picturesque Smith River. (1.7 miles each way from Meadow Road to the YMCA parking lot.) Enjoy the outdoors and get refreshed with a brisk walk to start or end your workday or weekend. For more information, visit www.ExploreEdenNC.com or call Eden Parks and Recreation at 623-2110, option 3. Explore our Rivers You can canoe, kayak or float our two beautiful rivers – the Dan and the Smith. The river is a great place for all those that love a great photography opportunity. Guided trips are offered by Three Rivers Outfitters – 627-6215 or visit www.3-R-O.com Enjoy our Trails Follow history along seven Civil War Trail Sites. Bird watch along the North Carolina Birding Trail. Bike along one of Rockingham County’s six designated bike routes. For more information, visit www.ExploreEdenNC.com or call Cindy Adams at the City of Eden at 623-7789, ext. 3021. Visit the Eden Historical Museum Although construction of the permanent exhibits is still underway, the museum at 656 Washington St. will be open during the afternoons of the Eden’s Farmer’s Markets this summer from 3-6 p.m. with albums of old photographs from the Francis Photography Collection available for everyone to browse through. Many of the photos are unidentified and we're seeking help from the community to identify them! Call 623-3853.

REIDSVILLE RECREATION NOTES Visit Chinqua Penn Plantation The county’s premier historical attraction is Chinqua Penn Plantation. The 1920s English countryside mansion is filled with elaborate furnishings from around the world. For more information on summer events at Chinqua Penn, visit www.ChinquaPenn.com or call 349-4576.

MAIDSON-MAYODAN RECREATION NOTES Quilting Class Do you enjoy quilting and socializing with others? Then the M&M Quilting Bees are for you! Come and join in on the first and third Mondays of each month, starting September 21st, from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. to show off your quilting skills, work on projects, share, learn and fellowship with others. All levels of quilters are welcome and best of all - it’s FREE! For more information and to pre-register, call the Madison / Mayodan Recreation Department at 336-548-2789. Computer Classes Register today for Basic Computer Classes and Internet Classes at the Recreation Department. Classes are co-sponsored by RCC with Liz Wilkins as the Instructor. Classes will be offered as follows : Basic Computer Class : Mondays from 6 - 8 p.m. September 14 - November 2. Internet Class Tuesdays from 6 - 8 September 15 November 3. The cost is $65 and if you are 65 & older, classes are FREE! To register and for more information, call the Madison Mayodan Rec. at 336-548-9572. Crochet Class Come and join us at the Recreation Department for Crochet Classes with instructor, Nancy Perry. Classes will be held Tuesday’s from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. beginning August 25. The cost is $10 per 12 week session or

$40 per year. All various skill levels are welcome! Register now by calling the Madison / Mayodan Recreation Department at 336-548-2789. Karate Classes The Madison / Mayodan Recreation Department Karate Class will begin on Monday, September 14th. Classes will be taught by Instructors Jim, Calyn, Brandon and Collin Wall. The cost is $35 per month for one person and special rates are extended to families. Karate Classes will be held: Mondays : 5 years & up 6 p.m. 8 p.m.; Saturday : 5 years & up 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. To preregister contact the Madison Mayodan Rec. at 336-548-2789. Diabetes Education Diabetes Academy is now in session! The Madison / Mayodan Recreation Department will be offering a FREE class on Diabetes Education. Sponsored by Novo Nordisk and presented by the Diabetes Care Specialist, Brian Wright on Friday, August 14th from 9-10 a.m. in the dining room at the Recreation Department This fun and informative class will be help attendees learn the ins and outs of Diabetes. To pre-register and for more information, contact the M/M Recreation Department at 336-548-2789. Dance Registration (Ballet, Jazz & Tap) The Dance Program (Ballet, Jazz & Tap) will begin at the Mad/May Rec. Department on Wednesday, September 16th. Classes will be for ages 2 1/2 and up, and will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays at

various times. The Madison/Mayodan Recreation Department will hold three registration nights for the program. The dates are as follows : Thurs., Aug. 13th From 5-7 p.m. Fri., Aug. 14th From 5-7 p.m. Tues., Aug. 18th From 5-7 p.m. On these nights, parents will be able to register their children and ask any questions they may have to Deana DeHart, the Instructor. To pre-register and for more information, call the Madison / Mayodan Recreation Department at 548-9572. Gymnastics Registration The Mad/May Recreation Department will be holding registration for Gymnastics starting August 1st. The fall Gymnastics program with Instructor Sam Crumpton, will begin September 15th. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and are as follows : Parent & Child Class for 2 & 3 years olds at 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. 4, 5 & 6 year olds at 6:20 - 6:50 p.m.; 7 - 10 year olds at 6:55 7:40 p.m. The costs for the classes are 30 minutes - $25 per month 45 minutes - $30 per month The class will primarily teach tumbling, strength building, and balance beam work. Sam Crumpton, the instructor, was affiliated with the Rockingham County Gymnastics Each class has a maximum enrollment of 10 students. To preregister, call the Madison / Mayodan Recreation Department at 548-9572 or 548-2789.

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will be held. Residents whose containers are found to hold the banned items will be warned and their containers inspected on other dates. Residents may be fined if repeated violations occur. Instead of putting the banned items in the trash container, residents are encouraged to recycle plastic containers at the following recycling sites: • Main Street in the Draper section • Eden Mall - East Meadow Road • One-Stop Shop on Aiken Road • Orchard Drive off Morgan Road • Mildred’s Kitchen on The Boulevard • Henry Street Municipal Park Lot • Recycling Center on Mebane Bridge Road. Wooden pallets are considered demolition and will be picked up for a fee while beginning Oct. 1, oil filters may be recycled at the Recycling Center located on Mebane Bridge Road. The filters must be free of oil. For more details on banned materials in landfills, visit http://p2pays.org/BannedMateria ls/index.asp or call the city’s Solid Waste Division at 6277783.

On Aug. 1, Paul Operator. As Solid Amos retired as Solid Waste Superintendent, Waste Superintendent Paul managed the daily for the City of Eden operations of Eden’s after 30 years of serSolid Waste Division. vice. Paul’s career He has been responsible with the city began for budget and policy when he was hired as a recommendations to the Laborer in the Public city manager and City Amos Works Department. Council. Paul has been During the course of the city staff liaison his career he served in the fol- with Rockingham County’s Solid lowing positions: Waste Committee and the North • Equipment Operator 1 Carolina Division of • Transfer Station Operator Environment and Natural • Solid Waste Coordinator and Resources, Solid Waste Enforcement Officer in the Solid Management Division. Waste Division On a personal note, Paul has • Equipment Operator 3 been involved with Potter’s • Crew Leader in Street Division House Ministry over the last five In 2006, Paul followed Jerome years. Paul has worked in the Adams as Eden’s third Solid tech ministry and was ordained Waste Superintendent. Paul said as a deacon last year. He plans to he has enjoyed working in the continue in this service and to Solid Waste Division and has expand his activities to include especially enjoyed working with the ministry’s maintenance serthe people. He is appreciative of vices and its outreach ministry. the opportunity he has had to Paul plans to use the skills he serve Eden over the last 30 years. has learned working for the City Paul is certified by the Solid of Eden in landscaping and mainWaste Association of North tenance work. He looks forward America as a Solid Waste to being able to spend more time Manager, a Code Enforcement with his wife Wanda and their 5 Officer and a Transfer Station children and 4 grandchildren.

CARTER BECOMES EDEN’S SOLID WASTE SUPERINTENDENT On Aug. 1, Rodney Resources and the North Carter became Eden’s Carolina Department of fourth Solid Waste Justice through the Superintendent. Rodney Southern Environmental was hired in 1999 as an Enforcement Network. Equipment Operator in Rodney is also certified the Solid Waste Division. by the Solid Waste In 2003, Rodney was Association of North promoted to Solid Waste America as a Transfer Operations Supervisor Station Operations Carter and Enforcement Specialist. Officer. Rodney is a native Rodney is a charter member of and lifelong resident of Eden. He the North Carolina Solid Waste graduated from Morehead High Enforcement Officers School in 1976. Rodney says that Association. He has received he loves Eden and wants to make training in environmental crime a positive contribution to the investigations sponsored by the community. He is the father of North Carolina Department of two children and resides in the Environment and Natural Leaksville section of the city.

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AUGUST 7, 2009 EDEN’S OWN / ROCKINGHAM COUNTY STAR, PAGE 25 ❦ OTHER EDEN BUSINESS NEWS……. Judith Warren Boutique and Bridal-Ribbon Cutting! Judith Warren opened her exquisite boutique located at 640 Washington Street in June. She will hold a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 12th at 2:00pm. Please come join us in welcoming Judith to the Olde Leaksville Shopping District. Judith offers formal wear for all occasions. Call 623-4292 for more information.

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EDEN’S TWO NEW RIVER ACCESS SITES By Johnny Farmer, Parks & Recreation Director

The City of Eden has competed construction on two new river access sites. The Island Ford Landing River Access Site, at the Smith River Greenway, and the Draper Landing River Access Site, at the east Highway 700 bridge, are available to use although there is still some minor landscaping to be completed. Ribbon cuttings will be held in August. Additional information on these events will be made available at a later date. The completions of these two projects make three river access sites that have been developed and are maintained by the city. The first site that was created is the Leaksville Landing River Access Site, which is located on Hamilton Street. The City of Eden and the Eden River Development Committee have worked very hard over the past several years to locate and develop river access sites in Eden. These sites have been built to benefit our citizens and to help promote tourism around the two wonderful rivers that run through the city. We are taking advantage of these rivers to help bring visitors to Eden. These visitors will stay in our motels and hotels, eat in our restaurants and patronize other businesses here, which has a positive economic impact on Eden. For more information on the city’s river access sites, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at 623-2110, option 3.

Rockingham County Literacy Project They will hold a Yard and Bake Sale fund raiser on Saturday, August 15, 7-11 a.m., in the parking lot above Price & Associates and Macy J's (former Bank of America parking lot), on Washington Street, in Eden. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held inside the RCLP office, 705-A Washington Street. For questions or more information, call Jean Light Kinyon at 627-0007, or visit www.rcliteracyproject.org. Dance Store and More Did you know you can get your Dance Shoes and Apparel Tax free? Visit the Dance Store & More No Tax weekend and take advantage Friday Aug. 7th and Saturday Aug 8th. The Dance Store and More is located at 655 Washington Street. Call Angel at 623-1183 The Front Porch Summer clearance is now going on at The Front Porch, 702 Washington Street in Eden. They also have a larger selection of refreshing cool, summer wines. Stop in see Mel or Gloria or call 627-9041. King’s Chandelier Company-Outdoor and Traditional Lighting Summer Clearance Sale! Now thru the end of August. All Lamps and Mirrors discounted by 25%. Give your old chandelier a new look with popular "minishades" - 20% off. Select group of chandeliers and sconces are priced to go with savings up to 60%. And, take advantage of a special promotion on top quality ceiling fans up to 50% off - only a few left. Hours are Monday thru Saturday, 9-5. Come by and take advantage of these Summer mark-downs or let Brenda and Nancy help you with your indoor and outdoor lighting needs. 729 Highway 14 or call 623-6188. Eden Restaurants Three new Eden restaurants have opened to serve you and existing restaurants are making positive

changes that cater to their patrons: Santana’s—Now Open This newest Eden restaurant, located in the former Western Steer building across from the flea market on Hwy 14 will open on Monday, July 20th. Stop by to enjoy this mixture of Mexican and American cuisine provided by owner Jorge Flores. This building has been completely renovated inside and out. Let’s support this new Eden business. Call 623-1030 for more information. Little River Bar and Grill Now Open This restaurant, located in the former El Parral building on west Washington Street near the Eden Drive-In Theatre, is open serving, ribs, wings and other delicious American cuisine. They have excellent food and great service. Stop by or call 627-0272 for a take-out. Tee’s Pizza-Now Open! This newest Draper Village eatery, located next to Jerry’s Restaurant, is now open offering pizza, chicken wings, breadsticks, subs, spaghetti and much more. They are open from 11:00am-2:00pm and 5:00pm10:00pm Tuesday –Saturday. Call 627-1100 for a take-out. Red River Grill-New Menu! One of Eden’s most popular restaurants, located at 247 W. King’s Hwy, will unveil a new menu starting August 1st. They will continue their Wednesday .45 wing night, but there are many other new items coming for your enjoyment. Owner Donna Hopkins is ready to serve you. Enjoy their friendly atmosphere or call 627-5000 for take- out. Jazee Java— Cool off in August. For those hot August afternoons, stop by Jazee Java drive-thru coffee shop. They have smoothies and iced coffee as well as a number of other tempting items. Jazee Java is located beside Layne’s Family Pharmacy.

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For The Fun Of It Wisdom From Avaition/Military Manuals • "If the enemy is in range, so are you." - Infantry Journal • "It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed." - U.S. Air Force Manual • "Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons." General MacArthur • "You, you, and you ... Panic. The rest of you, come with me." - U.S. Marine Corp Gunnery Sgt. • "Tracers work both ways." - U.S. Army Ordnance • "Five second fuses only last three seconds." - Infantry Journal • "Any ship can be a minesweeper. Once." • "Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do." - Unknown Marine Recruit • "If you see a bomb technician running, follow him." - USAF Ammo Troop • "Though I Fly Through the Valley of Death, I Shall Fear No Evil. For I am at 80,000 Feet and Climbing." • "You've never been lost until you've been lost at Mach 3." - Paul F. Crickmore (test pilot) • "The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire." • "If the wings are traveling faster than the fuselage, it's probably a helicopter -- and therefore, unsafe." • "When one engine fails on a twin-engine airplane you always have enough power left to get you to the scene of the crash." • "What is the similarity between air traffic controllers and pilots? If a pilot screws up, the pilot dies; If ATC screws up, ... The pilot dies." • "Never trade luck for skill." • The three most common expressions (or famous last words) in aviation are: "Why is it doing that?", "Where are we?" And "Oh S...! " • "Friendly fire - isn't" • "Airspeed, altitude and brains. Two are always needed to successfully complete the flight." • "Mankind has a perfect record in aviation; we never left one up there!" • "Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it." • "The Piper Cub is the safest airplane in the world; it can just barely kill you." - Attributed to Max Stanley (Northrop test pilot) • "There is no reason to fly through a thunderstorm in peacetime." Sign over squadron ops desk at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, 1970 • "If something hasn't broken on your helicopter, it's about to." • "You know that your landing gear is up and locked when it takes full power to taxi to the terminal." • As the test pilot climbs out of the experimental aircraft, having torn off the wings and tail in the crash landing, the crash truck arrives, the rescuer sees a bloodied pilot and asks "What happened?". The pilot's reply: "I don't know, I just got here myself!" - Attributed to Ray Crandell (Lockheed test pilot) Coming Home Drunk Mike staggered home very late after another evening with his drinking buddy, Paddy. He took off his shoes to avoid waking his wife, Kathleen. He tiptoed as quietly as he could toward the stairs leading to their upstairs bedroom, but misjudged the bottom step. As he caught himself by grabbing the banister, his body swung around and he landed heavily on his rump. A whiskey bottle in each back pocket broke and made the landing especially painful. Managing not to yell, Mike sprung up, pulled down his pants, and looked in the hall mirror to see that his butt cheeks were cut and bleeding. He managed to quietly find a full box of Band-Aids and began putting a Band-Aid as best he could on each place he saw blood. He then hid the now almost empty Band-Aid box and shuffled and stumbled his way to bed. In the morning, Mike woke up with searing pain in both his head and butt and Kathleen staring at him from across the room. She said, 'You were drunk again last night weren't you?' Mike said, 'Why do you say such a mean thing?' 'Well,' Kathleen said, 'it could be the open front door, it could be the broken glass at the bottom of the stairs, it could be the drops of blood trailing through the house, it could be your bloodshot eyes, but mostly ..... it's all those Band-Aids stuck on the hall mirror. The quote of the month is by Jay Leno: "With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, "Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?"

Why do they put pictures of criminals up in the Post Office?What are we supposed to do, write to them? Why don't they just put their pictures on the postage stamps so the mailmen can look for them while they deliver the mail?

Actual sign in a store window "WE WOULD RATHER DO BUSINESS WITH 1000 ALQAEDA TERRORISTS THAN WITH ONE SINGLE AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER!" This sign was prominently displayed in the window of a business in Campbelltown and you are probably outraged at the thought of such an inflammatory statement. However, we are a society which holds Freedom of Speech as perhaps our greatest liberty. And after all, it is only a sign. You may ask, "what kind of business would dare post such a sign ?." Answer: A Funeral Home (Who said morticians had no sense of humour?) You gotta love it!!! God Bless Australia

The Obit Gallagher opened the morning newspaper and was dumbfounded to read in the obituary column that he had died. He quickly phoned his best friend, Finney. 'Did you see the paper?' asked Gallagher. 'They say I died!!' 'Yes, I saw it!' replied Finney. 'Where are ye callin' from?' The Fight Walking into the bar, Mike said to Charlie the bartender, 'Pour me a stiff one - just had another fight with the little woman.' 'Oh yeah?' said Charlie, 'And how did this one end?' 'When it was over,' Mike replied, 'She came to me on her hands and knees.' 'Really,' said Charles, 'Now that's a switch! What did she say?' She said, 'Come out from under the bed, you little chicken. The Affairs Jake was dying. His wife sat at the bedside. He looked up and said weakly, "I have something I must confess." "There's no need to," his wife replied. "No," he insisted, "I want to die in peace. I slept with your sister, your best friend, her best friend, and your mother!" "I know, I know," she replied. "Now just rest and let the poison work."

High School Prank Who says today's kids aren't smart? Well, some of them are! At a high school in Montana a group of students played a prank on the school. They let three goats loose in the school. Before they let them go, they painted numbers on the sides of the goats: 1, 2 and 4. Local school administrators spent most of the day looking for #3. Don’t say it I tried to talk my wife into buying a case of Miller Light for $14.95. Instead, she bought a jar of cold cream for $7.95. I told her the beer would make her look better at night than the cold cream. And that's how the fight started...

The Lost Luggage An Irishman arrived at J.F.K. Airport and wandered around the terminal with tears streaming down his cheeks. An airline employee asked him if he was already homesick. "No," replied the Irishman. "I've lost all me luggage!" "How'd that happen?" "The cork fell out!" said the Irishman.

I saw a woman wearing a sweat shirt with 'Guess' on it. So I said 'Implants?' She hit me.

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Computers vs Cars At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated ... 'If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 miles to the gallon..' In response to Bill's comments, General Motors issued a press release stating: If GM had developed technology like Microsoft, we would all be driving cars with the following characteristics (and I just love this part ): 1. For no reason whatsoever, your car would crash....... Twice a day. 2. Every time they repainted the lines in the road, you would have to buy a new car. 3. Occasionally your car would die on the freeway for no reason. You would have to pull to the side of the road, close all of the windows, shut off the car, restart it, and reopen the windows before you could continue. For some reason you would simply accept this. 4. Occasionally, executing a maneuver such as a left turn would cause your car to shut down and refuse to restart, in which case you would have to reinstall the engine. 5. Macintosh would make a car that was powered by the sun, was reliable, five times as fast and twice as easy to drive - but would run on only five percent of the roads. 6. The oil, water temperature, and alternator warning lights would all be replaced by a single 'This Car Has Performed An Illegal Operation' warning light. I love the next one!!! 7. The airbag system would ask 'Are you sure?' before deploying. 8. Occasionally, for no reason whatsoever, your car would lock you out and refuse to let you in until you simultaneously lifted the door handle, turned the key and grabbed hold of the radio antenna.. 9. Every time a new car was introduced car buyers would have to learn how to drive all over again because none of the controls would operate in the same manner as the old car. 10. You'd have to press the 'Start' button to turn the engine off PS - I'd like to add that when all else fails, you could call 'customer service' in some foreign country and be instructed in some foreign language how to fix your car yourself!!!! Please share this with your friends who love - but sometimes hate their computer! Grandmas don't know everything Little Tony was 9 years old and was staying with his grandmother for a few days. He'd been playing outside with the other kids for a while when he came into the house and asked her, 'Grandma, what's that called when two people sleep in the same room and one is on top of the other?' She was a little taken aback, but she decided to tell him the truth. 'It's called sexual intercourse , darling.' Little Tony said, 'Oh, OK,' and went back outside to play with the other kids. A few minutes later he came back in and said angrily, 'Grandma, it isn't called sexual intercourse . It's called Bunk Beds. And Jimmy 's mom wants to talk to you.' The Errand McQuillan walked into a bar and ordered martini after martini, each time removing the olives and placing them in a jar. When the jar was filled with olives and all the drinks consumed, the Irishman started to leave. "S'cuse me", said a customer, who was puzzled over what McQuillan had done, "what was that all about?" "Nothin', said the Irishman, "me wife just sent me out for a jar of olives!"

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NOTES FROM FORREST BRAY

Forrest Bray spends his limited time attending all the meetings in the county he can get to, and writes editorials as to what he hears at these meetings. We thank him for his time and occasional wit concerning these meetings and wish we could all attend more of them ourselves.

Animal Shelter Committee Meeting - July 16, 2009 Tom Wagoner opened the meeting with an update on the status of the project. Presently, they are still waiting for the final drawing. Water and sewer lines for the project were discussed. Indications are that it will require an 8‰ water line in order to have enough pressure. No cost was provided for this line. A zoning change for this shelter needs to be made so that there will be no problem in this regard. Bids for the project are expected in August, with a construction time of ten months. The funds need to be in place at this time. Sprinklers for the project were also discussed; from the cost standpoint, the residential type would save money. Mr. Allen Hart, with the USDA office in Asheboro, gave a report on the financing. It could be late August before the process is complete. A report was given on the status of fundraising - $100,000 at this time. Smith-Stokes donated a truck and tickets can still be purchased by calling 336-6340050. Supporters are now going to try to contact businesses for contributions of materials in order to save money. Like everything now in this economy, it’s tough. In most meetings, the advice to buy locally is given. What about a local industry, Pine Hall Brick, not getting the contract for the building material on this job? Government projects need to support local business, just as citizens are encouraged to do. I saw a lot of pavers being used on the Farmers Market in Reidsville; these came from Georgia. Our money is good in Georgia! Reidsville City Council Meeting Meeting - July 14, 2009 Eddie Green, representing Reidsville Habitat for Humanity, asked for permission for a private contractor to run water and sewer lines. They would pay the contractor and get it done right away while it would take months for the City to fill out the paper work and do the engineering. The City was grateful for their willingness to take on this project. The Family Dollar Company asked for zoning to build a store in the shopping center where Food Lion is located on Freeway Drive. Good to have another taxpayer! Ground breaking for the horse center was mentioned, but no date was given. Rockingham County Commissioners Meeting Meeting - July 13, 2009 The McMichael High School baseball team was recognized for its championship season. Congratulations! This was one good-looking ball team! A resolution was presented by Garland Rakestraw for the Highway 220/68 corridor. The resolution was approved by the commissioners. If you have a computer, you can e-mail Mr. Rakestraw and support this pro-

gram for the development of Highway 220. Mr. Rakestraw and many others have worked hard to bring this about. This could mean a lot of jobs for Rockingham County. It was announced that Virginia is developing an industrial center near Martinsville. The center consists of 750 acres, with 20 acres in North Carolina. The entry for the center will be from the NC side; for this we need the Hwy 220/68 widening. Bobby Stanley reported on the status of the library and dog shelter projects. The animal shelter has raised nearly $100,000. Mr. Bass reported that the committee for the Horse Center of the South would meet Wednesday at A&T. Tom Wiggins, Planning Department, asked for an amendment for signs to be changed from 25 square feet to 50 sq. ft. County employees produce street/highway and directional signs for County roads. Discussion was held about employing someone full time instead of part-time to produce the signs, due to the delay in replacing signs. This delay could

cause confusion for emergency calls. A discussion was held concerning insurance. The County has been self-insured for several years, but at this time from a cost and liability standpoint, outside coverage seems to be a better option. A policy with United Healthcare will be put in place. Bill Holcomb asked for $497,581 for the architect for Douglas School. Rural Operating Assistance Program funds were presented for approval. These funds come from grants and state funds in the amount of $151,193. Republican Party Committee Meeting Reidsville - August 1, 2009 Wayne Sexton presided at the meeting, with approximately 40 people present. Concerning upcoming elections, it seems that all parties have the challenge of raising recruits for fund drives and precinct workers. No candidates were mentioned, but hopefully some good ones will come forward. At present a fundraiser is in progress to raise $20,000 by ask-

ing 200 people to give $100 each. Funds are for local, state and national offices. Several individuals gave at the meeting. A report was given about recruiting young people to the local Republican Party. This would be good for all parties to help when “senior moments” occur. Just kidding, but it does happen. A fish fry is tenatively planned as a fundraiser in the fall, around September 26. Jeff Sykes gave a financial report and urged everyone to make a strong effort to raise funds to make this a strong campaign. Meetings of the Republican Party will be held the first Saturday of each month. There were no current government officials or candidates at this meeting. Board of Commissioners and School Board We have boards of distinction serving in Rockingham County, each of which includes members holding doctorates and other professional accomplishments. You would think that they could work out something as sim-

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623-5055 ple as holding their meetings on different nights. Some taxpayers would like to attend meetings of both boards, yet they cannot. Maybe this is why they meet on the same night? The school board would be wise to consider changing their meeting dates, as the Commissioners and County management control the money. The budget process, while it is fresh on your minds, should be a clue. With this change, taxpayers could attend both meetings and this would not leave the taxpayer guessing as to what is going on. Forrest Bray, Eden

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❦ PAGE 30 EDEN’S OWN / ROCKINGHAM COUNTY STAR, AUGUST 7, 2009

SCENES FROM THE DOWN TOWN AT THE BEACH FESTIVAL IN EDEN.

The Dallas AllStars pose for the cameras after finishing as RunnerUps at Freedom Park in the Dixie Youth AA (Coach Pitch) State Tournament.

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JUDY & DON WARREN DOLLS ENJOY A SEAT AT THE BEACH FESTIVAL

LEAKSVILLE MERCHANTS “BRING THE BEACH DOWNTOWN” A trip to the beach didn’t take so long in July, as the merchants of the Historic Downtown Leaksville sponsored a beach event and welcomed everyone downtown for the fun. The event brought in visitors and locals alike for the shaggin’ and beach music lovers. There was even a watermelon seed spitting contest and shops were decorated for the event in their best beach decor as well as having sales up and down the street. This family oriented event gave visitors the chance to shop at the local businesses and visit with the locals as the music played and the vendors offered tasty treats.

REPORTED

• On Wednesday, July 8, 2009, Second Time Around, a business located at 613 Washington St. reported vandalism. According to the report, the front window of the business was knocked out and shattered along the sidewalk. • On Thursday, July 9, 2009, Gary Pyrtle, Principal of Douglass Elemenetary School reported vandalism to an exterior door’s safety glass window by some type of firearm, probably a pellet/BB gun. Mr. Pyrtle discovered the damage while doing a walk through of the school. Damage to the door was approximately $200. • On Thursday, July 9, 2009, Peggy Beliczky, an employee of Golden Shears located at 545 Morgan Road, Eden, N.C., reported vandalism to a large plate glass window at Golden Shears. She discovered the damage when she arrived at work. Someone shot the front plate glass window with a BB gun. Damage to the window is approximately $600. • On Saturday, July 11, 2009, Billy Sawyers of 317 Johnsie Billie Harris St., Eden, N.C., reported that someone threw eggs on the siding of his residence. Approximate damage is $25. • On Thursday, July 16, 2009, Jesse Louis Moore, Jr. reported that someone broke into his rental property at 643 Dacur St., Eden, N.C. The property has been vacant. The suspect(s) took all the wire out of the walls and ceiling. After taking the wire, the suspect(s) stripped the wire and got the copper out of the wire. Also, taken from the house were two air conditioners valued at $600. • On Wednesday, July 29, 2009, Arbor Glenn Apartments reported property damage. According to the reporting party, an 11 year old juvenile attempted to set the wooden playground equipment on fire with a cigarette lighter. Damages are minor. • On Thursday, July 30, 2009, Lynrock Golf Club reported a breaking, entering, and larceny from the business. According to the reporting officer, the garage portion of the business was entered and six EZ-Go golf cart batteries were stolen. • On Saturday, August 1, 2009, Little River Bar and Grill located at 1405 Washington Street reported property damage. According to the reporting party, the commercial air conditioning unit was moved from its original position which caused a gas line to bust and fuses to blow Damages exceed $500.

The Oxford All-Stars celebrate after winning the Dixie Youth AA (Coach Pitch) State Tournament at Freedom Park at Freedom Park

EDEN PARKS & RECREATION LEADERS Mens Church League Home-run Leaders Pete Denny – 13 – Osborne Baptist #1 David Land – 9 – Church of the Brethren Evan Rippey – 9 – Pleasant View Baptist Ryan Cunningham – 8 – Osborne Baptist #1 Jerry Strader – 8 – Freedom Baptist Keith Gammon – 8 – Freedom Baptist Top Ten High Batting Averages Jeff Moore - .871 – Holly Hills Josh Cochran - .739 – Holly Hills Taylor Luegers - .642 – Holly Hills Tyler Grogan - .627 – Holly Hills Shane Bullins - .697 – Osborne Baptist #1 Blake Travis - .685 – New Beginnings T. J. Easter - .667 – Osborne Baptist #1 Jerry Strader - .647 – Freedom Baptist Pete Denny - .638 – Osborne Baptist #1 David Land - .604 – Church of the Brethren

MORE EDEN RECRATION DEPARTMENT NOTES • The Eden Parks & Recreation Department is now registering for its Fall Football Program. Age groups are as follows: 7 & Under – Flag Tag; 8 & 9 – Pee Wee Tackle; and 10 thru 12 – Midget Tackle. Players may sign up at the Eden Parks & Recreation Office at City Hall, the Mill Ave. Center or the Bridge St. Center. Any girls aged 12 & Under interested in cheerleading may register now also. For additional information contact Terry at 623-7789 Ext. 3026. • The Eden Parks & Recreation Department is now registering for a Men’s Fall Open Softball league. Games will be played on Monday and Wednesday nights. The Entry fee will be based on the number of games played. Anyone wishing to put a team in or play should call Terry at 623-7789 Ext. 3026.

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Eden Parks & Recreation Youth Major League Tredway Electric Kneeling L to R - Rodney Clark Jr., Jadakiss Jumper, Eli Griggs, Colin Nelson and Chris Pulliam. Standing L to R Avery Dillard, Matthew Tredway, Kurtis Mullins, Josh Thibeault and Williams Dowdy. At rear: Coaches: J. W. Cochran, Josh Cochran and Wilbur Gammon. Not apictured: Skylar Lovings.

The Eden All-Stars captured the District 8 Major league title at Idol Park in MadisonMayodan on Tuesday, July 7th. They represented Dist. 8 in the State Tourney on July 18th. Kneeling L to R – Jadakiss Jumper, Colin Nelson, Taylor Dehart and Michael Langel. Standing L to R – Avery Dillard, Kurtis Mullins, Matthew Tredway, Josh Hudson, Taylor Shelton, Jake Hudson and Josh Thibeault. At rear – Coach Gary Hudson, Coach Mark Langel and Coach Neil Shelton. Not pictured is Chase Vaden.

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Eden Parks & Recreation Department Dixie Youth Minor League All-Stars Front Row - L to R - Darius Graves, Jonathan Sowders, Jalund Wilson, Tyren Willis, Josh Bingman and Eli Griggs. Second Row - L to R - Bryton Fuller, DeAndre Graves, Stephen Gammons, Buddy Simons, Seth Gammons and Lucas Hyler. At rear - Coaches: Herman Wilson, Tracy McLaughlin, Paul Simons and Dustin King.

Holly Hills - Eden Parks & Recreation Church League Season Champs Front Row L to R : Daniel McDuffie, Josh Madison, Tyler Waldron, Mike Vernon Back Row L to R : David Bibee(coach), Taylor Luegers, Jeff Moore, Kenny Ochoa, Russ Robertson. Not Pictured: Brad Turner, Daniel Bradford, Tyler Grogan, Randy Goodman, Josh Cochran.

Eden Parks & Recreation Youth Minor Leage - Rays Kneeling L to R - Nick Hallman, Eli Griggs, Lucas Hyler, Devin Via, Bryton Fuller and Austin Denny. Standing L to R - Buddy Simons, Darius Graves, Johnathan Sowder, Noah Dowdy, Jacob Thibeault and Coach Dustin King. Not pictured: Coach Paul Simons and Jacob Warren.

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RIVERFEST 2009- GET READY The Eden RiverFest is coming soon—Friday, September 18th and Saturday, September 19th. There will be two stages of music, the Kid’s Zone, Antique Engine Exhibit, two food courts, a tremendous variety of artisans and crafters. Plus, we will have the RiverFest trolley to transport you to the River Village at Leaksville Landing where many new and exciting events will take place. River Village Dan River Basin Association Tub-o-Bugs Tent

This will give kids of all ages an up close and personal experience with the bold and fascinating bugs that call the Dan and Smith rivers home. We’ll talk about how these bugs tell us about how how healthy the water is, and what we need to do to keep water clean for future generations. IMPACT River Art Project Participants at that tent will learn about the impact of plastic on the rivers and oceans and (best of all) create art from recyclable material. They will get to keep one piece of art and will be asked to donate another piece to the grow-

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Eden , NC 27288 Make Check of money orders to: Eden RiverFest Deadline for entries: August 24, 2009 Festival Headliners Friday Night—Envision—The fantastic sounds of Motown are produced by this popular band that has played in Eden For several years at the Eden Apple Festival and Riverfest. Saturday Night—Sleeping Booty Band—a high-energy, popular North Carolina band that has opened for such acts as Earth, Wind and Fire, Chicago, Huey Lewis and the Blues and K C and the Sunshine Band. Learn more about Eden Riverfest at www.exploreedennc.com or our popular Facebook page--ExploreEdenNC

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