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Mayor John Grogan leaves a legacy, smiles and good memories Eden lost one of its biggest advocates on July 4 when Eden Mayor John (Johnny) Everett Grogan passed away peacefully at home after a battle with cancer. Everyone who knew Johnny knew that he was pro-Eden to the bone. Born and raised on The Boulevard, he has resided Eden ever since. Grogan spent the last 28 years of his life serving the community as an Eden City Councilman for 20 years and the last eight as Eden Mayor. He was a graduate of Tri-City High School, served in the Air Force, and graduated from Western Carolina University. He started his career in banking at Gate City Savings & Loan, and later retired from BB&T. Johnny Grogan proudly served as both Pres. and Executive Director of the Eden Chamber of Commerce for many years. Cindy Adams of the City of Eden also worked with Grogan at The Eden Chamber of Commerce for years said of Grogan “I consider my years with John at the Chamber and here at the City a treasure. He taught me so much about business, but more about how to live your life

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Rockingham Community Sciences Division. “By housing College (RCC) will honor all of our health care programs NewBridge Bank for its finan- in one building within a simucial commitment to the estab- lated hospital setting, we will be lishment of a simulated hospital able to realistically reproduce on campus by naming the facil- that environment for our stuity’s emergency care area for dents. This will not only foster Rockingham County’s largest interdisciplinary collaboration community bank. within our programs, but will RCC has raised approxi- enable our students to make a mately $1.5 million towards the seamless transition into the estimated $3.8 million cost of work environment after graduathe project. Planned tion. It is the best renovations to the N. possible learning sceJerry Owens Human nario.” Services Building will NewBridge combine health sciBank is supporting ences programs into the effort because one building and cremany of its clients ate a simulated hospiand employees live tal environment for and work in students. The college Rockingham County plans to begin renovaand the Bank wants Helmick tions by the fall of to help foster profes2013. Funding is sional medical trainbeing sought from grants and ing in the county. “We know private donors. that the students who graduate “In many health care prac- from the program will be ready tices, such as hospitals and to work in our hospitals and nursing homes, health care medical facilities,” said practitioners of various disci- Pressley Ridgill, President and plines interact continuously in CEO of NewBridge Bank. order to provide optimum care for their patients,” said Tiffany RCC Morris, dean of RCC’s Health

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Letters to the Editor taken as Prisoners of War by the Communist. The Montagnard culture is an ancient one. They have lived for centuries in South East Asia, long before foreigners ever touched their shores. When the Vietnamese overran the coastline, they settled peacefully in the mountains known today as the Central Highlands. As the Vietnam war began to loom on the horizon, both South Vietnam and American policy makers sought to begin training troops from minority groups in the Vietnamese populace. The U. S. Mission to Saigon sponsored the training of the Degar in unconventional warfare by American Special Forces. Their participation became much more important as the Ho Chi Minh trail, the North Vietnamese supply line for Viet Cong forces in the south grew. In particular, the U.S Army's Special Forces developed base camps in the area. Roughly 40,000 Montagnards fought alongside American soldiers. By the end of the Viet Nam War, according to the 1971 census, over 200,000 Montagnards had died. In 1986 a little over two

To the Editor: Rockingham County's grass roots group Will of the People continues to present educational and informational meetings. On June 27th Ysiu Hlong, President of the Montanagard Association spoke of their experience fighting along side American Soldiers during and after the Viet Nam war. After the fall of Saigon in 1973 the Montangards continued to fight in the jungles of Viet Nam against Communism for ten more years. Mr. Hlong also brought his brother who fought with American troops, his nephew and a young woman who has only been in the U.S for two months. Before that she was a POW under the Communist regime in Vietnam. A Vietnam Veteran who fought with the Montangards, Sam Lewis spoke at the meeting about what fierce fighters they were. He also said that "the Montangards were our first allies in Vietnam and the last allies when we left". The Communists hated them and villages were torched, women were raped and their people were slaughtered and the ones who survived were

hundred of Montagnards, mostly men, arrived as refugees in the United States, primarily in Greensboro, after having spent over 10 years in the jungles of Southeast Asia fighting for their right to exist as a people. Over the following years, more were allowed to come to the United States. Again they are mostly men. Some were former prisoners or they were members of families already in the U.S. or they were children born of American fathers. North Carolina has the largest population of Montagnards, most men who came without their families. The Montagnard Dega Association was established in 1987 in North Carolina and is a non political, non partisan organization. They are dedicated to helping all refugees regardless of their tribal, language or religious affiliation. The association works in cooperation with local refugee assistance agencies, government, churches, community groups and voluntary resettlement agencies throughout N.C, Their services include English and citizenship classes, transportation assistance, employment training, job development and follow up, interpretation and translation and case management. Their goal is to assist their clients in achieving self-sufficiency, which includes adjustment to life in the USA, being self-reliant, contributing members in their neighborhoods,communities and ultimately earning American citizenship. Dot Bush EDEN

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Dear Editor, I am writing this as a plea to parents of our local school children to get involved in the continued defunding of their children's public education. There is so much good being done in our schools, especially here in Rockingham County! WHERE ARE THE NORTH CAROLINA PARENTS?!!! Do they have any clue about what the state legislature is doing to our children's education? They are gutting it royally, and pushing us all towards something I'm not certain we really want! They are vilifying the entire public school system without ever entering our classrooms to see how much good really is being done there! I wager that there are actually very few really "bad" schools. I think we all are being fed an uninformed line of garbage by those in positions of power who know very little about what really happens in the classroom. Statistics can be twisted to "prove" any position, and the denigration of our schools is, unfortunately, a perfect example of the misuse of such statistics! Parents, I urge you to get involved! I know there are many of you who are pleased with your child's education. You can no longer afford to be the "Silent Majority." GO to your child's school. BUILD a relationship with the teachers. ASK questions! BELIEVE that the majority of the teachers are there because they LOVE children and want to make a difference in children's lives. CALL your state representatives and tell them what you see and hear! The representative are NOT going to come to us, so it's up to you to go to them. I believe PARENTS are the one's who need to speak it out, for it is YOU who have the most at stake. Don't wait! THE TIME FOR ACTION IS NOW! (Yes, I am screaming.....) Thanks for Listening, Kathryn Spencer Eden, NC

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A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Jean Ann Wood, IOM, President, of the Eden Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual’s completion of 96 hours of course instruction in

nonprofit management. “Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s vice president of Institute for Organization Management. “These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.” Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has been educating tens of thousands of association, chamber, and other nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members and

Some of National Veteran’s package set aside for Rockingham County New VA Grants to Help End Veteran Homelessness in N.C. Initiative Targets 2,400 Homeless and At-Risk Veterans and Families Nearly $6 million in VA homeless prevention grants to agencies serving 54 counties in North Carolina will serve approximately 2,400 homeless and at-risk Veteran families as part of the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. The awards signify another Department of Veterans Affairs step toward Secretary Eric Shinseki’s goal of ending Veteran Homelessness by the end of 2015. VA awards SSVF grants to private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives that provide services to very lowincome Veteran families living in -- or transitioning to -- permanent housing. The money will be distributed to community-based groups that can offer temporary financial assistance on behalf of Veterans for rent payments, utility payments, security deposits and moving costs. This is the program’s third year. Last year, VA provided about $100 million to assist approximately 50,000 Veterans and family members nationwide. “The work of Supportive Services for Veteran Families

program grantees has already helped us prevent and end homelessness among tens of thousands of homeless Veterans and their families, but as long as a single Veteran lives on our streets, we have work to do,” said Shinseki. Part of a national package of $300 million, approximately $820,000 is earmarked to serve households in Forsyth County, $289,000 in Wake, $737,000 for 26 counties in Western N.C., $2,000,000 for Onslow, Duplin, and Cumberland counties, $1,141,144 in Cabarrus, Catawba, Davidson, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly and Union Counties, $1,007,000 to help Veteran families in Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Johnson, Lee, Person, Orange, Randolph, Rockingham and Wake Counties. Through the Homeless Veterans Initiative, VA committed over $1 billion in fiscal year 2013 to strengthen programs that prevent and end homelessness among Veterans. More information about VA’s homeless programs is available at www.va.gov/homeless. Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, and their family members and friends can call VA’s National Homeless Veterans Call Center at 1-8774AID-VET.

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Transforming into a healthy community Joseph 'Joey' Peele Rockingham County Community Transformation Catalyst

As the country moves toward becoming a healthier place, it is important that the citizens of our area be kept up-todate with the latest nutritional and physical health news in our community. In an effort to raise awareness on programs aimed at improving health locally, I hope this monthly column becomes a resource for those who are interested in learning more ways to improve their personal health and what improving wellness means to our community. In my role, my goal is to support healthy eating and active lifestyles. In line with North Carolina’s Community Transformation Project (CTG Project), strategies may include comprehensive plans that address the health of the community, supporting community use of facilities for physical activity, and increasing access to fresh produce in communities at conve-

nience stores, farmers markets, farm stands and mobile markets. On Monday night, July 15th the County Commissioners passed a resolution in support of The Rockingham County Pathways Trail Plan. Jesse Day, Regional Planner with The Piedmont Triad Regional Council, other PTRC staff, and the Dan River Basin Association organized a stakeholder group representing diverse interests to facilitate the planning process. Multiple public meetings were held in Eden, Reidsville, Wentworth and Madison for comment during development of the Pathways plan for recreational trails and greenways. The Pathways Plan has been met with great support and has been adopted in each town in the county. The plan is offered for your reference at www.rockinghamcountytrails.org The West Rock Farmers’ Market just completed its third successful market day of the season Saturday, July 20 that featured a show from Greg Goad.

West Rock Farmers’ Market’s hours of operation are Saturdays, July 6 through Oct. 26 from 7 a.m. to noon. The market is located at the corner of NC 704 and Ayersville Road in Mayodan, beside the Airport Drive-in. The West Rock Farmers’ Market aligns with North Carolina’s CTG Project efforts that are going on in the county. Administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the CTG Project gives communities the opportunity to develop and apply programs to avoid chronic disease, support healthier lifestyles, reduce health disparities and control health care spending. Locally, the Rockingham County Health Department and Rockingham County Community Transformation Catalyst are supporting these efforts to improve the health of our community. Your voice is important to us, so please, feel free to contact me with any upcoming nutritional or physical health updates. Joseph 'Joey' Peele

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NCCF accepting grant applications in County for Women’s Fund The North Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for projects funded from its statewide Women’s Fund, according to Jennifer Tolle Whiteside, president and CEO. Funds are available for nonprofit organizations that sponsor programming that supports women and/or families, with particular emphasis on women’s health and leadership issues. Programs must serve areas within the NCCF’s 67-county service area. (To find counties served by NCCF, visit www.nccommunityfoundation.or g.) Applications will only be accepted online at nccommunityfoundation.org and are due on or before Aug. 16, 2013. More information and training tools about using the online application are also available online. This year the fund will award a total of $10,000. Grant amounts typically range from $1,000 to $2,000. Grant recipients will be informed of the grants committee's decisions in September, 2013. The grants committee of the statewide Women’s Fund is comprised of representatives of the NCCF’s local women’s giving circles and other female commu-

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• CHRONIC DISEASE MANG. PROGRAMS Call 336-627-0409, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., to register for the following: - Cardiac Rehab & Maintenance Morehead Hosp. Diabetes Ed. Classroom. - Diabetes Management Program Morehead Hosp.Diabetes Ed. Classroom - Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Morehead Hosp. Diabetes Ed. Classroom. HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 WLOE AM • WMYN AM 11:30 a.m., 2nd & 4th Wednesday • ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL Annie Penn Hospital of Reidsville, offers many community Education Classes, most totally free of charge. MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS - Look Good…Feel Better – Annie Penn Hosp. Female cancer patients are invited to a FREE beauty makeover. Each female cancer patient receives a FREE makeup kit worth $200. Classes 1st Wed. of each month. To reg. 9514584. – Total Joint Education Class 2nd Thurs. of each month. Info and demonstrations to patients considering, total knee or total hip replacements. Call 951-4357. – Alzheimer’s Support Group 2nd Mon. of month:1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in South Day Room of the Penn Nursing Center. For family, friends, and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call 9514674. – Free Diabetes Classes Tues. at 10:00 a.m. and Thurs at 6:30 p.m in Dining Room A on Annie Penn Hospital’s Ground Floor. Each class covers: Portions, labels, carbohydrate sources, carbohydrate counting, and weight management. No appt. necessary. Jennifer Kayan, RD, LDN at 951-4673. • DIABETIC EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR EVERYDAY LIVING Eden Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 3rd Thurs. of every month, 3 pm. No res. necessary, FREE to the public! Pete Crouch, owner of Eden

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Youth Concerns TEEN PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at Leaksville UMC. For information, contact Ashley May at 623-6002. FRIENDSHIP MINISTRY Osborne Baptist Church Children’s Worship Area. A ministry for children and adults with developmental disabilities. 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month 6-7:30pm. Registration Required call Kevin Bedard. 336-623-6064 kbedard@osbornebaptist.com SPECIAL POPULATION DANCE The Arc Of Rockingham County sponsors a special population dance monthly (the 2nd Thurs. of month RCC, Whitcomb Student Center. 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Refreshments. 336-627-7565 THE ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. will meets at Rouse's Group Home, 5949 NC 135, Stoneville, NC. For more information call 336-6277565. The public is invited to attend. The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. works with and for people with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Tues, Aug. 6 & 20 Morehead Memorial Hospital Downstairs Classroom A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), make crafts, enjoy snacks and participate in other social activities. If you know individuals who would like to attend our meetings, please let them know about our group. For more information, call Brenda Moore at 336623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m. CIVIL AIR PATROL Seeking volunteer members to perform emergency services ( search & rescue and disaster relief ops) Aerospace education; and cadet programs for teens. Every Thursday at 6:30

p.m. at Shiloh Airport. Call Charlie Spratt at 336-537-3115 or 336-520-7886.

MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS - Alcoholics Anonymous - 8 p.m., every Wed. Morehead Mem. Hosp.Dining Room. Open meeting - for those interested in recovery from alcoholism. For info. 336-623-2382 or 336-939-3230. - Al-Anon - Eden - Fri’s 8pm - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous Rock of Eden Spray Methodist. Wed’s Morehead Hosp. Dining Room Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm - Al-Anon - Reidsville - Tuesdays @ 7:00pm at ar Reidsville Alliance Chruch 1300 Freeway Dr., Reidsville. Sponsored by local AA group and for family & friends affected by alcoholism. Contact 336-972-6277 for info - NA (Narcotics Anon.) Meets 5 days a week at the REMMSCO Annex, 108 N. Main St, Reidsville. Includes noon meeting Monday and 8 PM meet Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat..1 hour, open to all. FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Osborne Bapt. Church Cafe/Kids Clubhouse. 1st Friday of every month: 6:30 pm. Are you a foster or adoptive family? Encouragement & support. Just interested in learning about the process? Come and ask questions of experienced families. Community Welcome. Stephanie (336) 655-1354 MOREHEAD HOSPITAL SPONSORED SUPPORT GROUPS • Community of Hope Cancer Support 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 13 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room. Call Susie Pool at 336-623-9711, Ext. 2662. • Look Good - Feel Better 10 a.m. - noon, Monday, August 19 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center To register, call 336-623-9713. • Parkinson’s Disease Support Group 10 a.m. - noon, Monday, August 19 Morehead Hosp Main Conference Room For more information call 336-627-6199. • TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) a nonprofit weight-loss organization . Weekly meetings last 1 hour, annual cost of joining is $28. Half-price for children 6-18 and for spouses who join together. Please visit www.tops.org or call 1-800YEA-TOPS. Local state contact Laurasgw@gmail.com or call 919-6213613. The Eden area meets every Monday at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Church, 233 Stadium Dr Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057.

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WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Meets 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Monnette Rich 336-9512526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB Meets at the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday or the month - 7pm Call Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Monthly Meetings held 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. Red Cross Bldg 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville. 573-3317 or 548-2027 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Invites you to visit and join! Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am. NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – Rockingham County Chapter 1161 – meets the 3rd Wed. of every month at the MAYFLOWER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 1641 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, 11:30 a.m. All federal active and retired employees & spouses (including postal and military) welcome. Tom Lovell – 336-623-1081.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN New location: 912 Bethlehem - Ede August 15 - 11am $10 at the Door. “Life is Good” Brunch Special Feature: Lynn Myers and Julie Gentry will share what Help. Inc. does for those hurt by domestic violence Speaker - Ms. Annise Barnette from NewBern with how to “Live Confidently”.

Reservations required: Call Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807 ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SPECIAL ADULTS DANCE Sponsored by ARK of Rockingham County - 6:30 - 8:30 RCC Whitcomb Student Center, CountyHome Road, Wentworth August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12 MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info

MILITARY GROUPS MEET • PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League All Marines, former Marines and their spouses are invited: 2nd Thur of each mo. at 7:00 pm at the Leaksville Christian Church, 1010 Washington St., Eden. (next to Dick’s Drive In) Chet Chrismon 336-552-8760 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Eden - meets on the 2d Saturday of each month at 11:00 AM. Located at the UMC Center on Cherokee Camp Rd. in Wentworth. For info call 336-344-0537. • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Meets on the 2nd Sat. of each month at 9:30 AM at the Sirloin House in Eden. Anyone with or eligible for the American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle is welcome. For info call Don at 336-202-9724. • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY meet every second Monday of every month. Chapter 63 -Agricultural Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School. Room 180)We have a social from 6:00 pm til 7:00 pm and the meeting starts at 7:00 pm. We provide transportation for veterans to their VA appts if needed call (336) 349-6040 and leave your info.. Volunteers Needed. If you have free time and would like to volunteer to help veterans call (336) 394-0080. We also need volunteer drivers to take veterans to their VA appointments. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Saturday Of The Month at 10 a.m. at the legion. For information, call Richard at 623-8122 and leave a message. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, Meets the 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am at the post located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-342-6433. • AMVETS- Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY 2nd Tuesday of month, 11 am-noon at the Agricultural Bldg in Wentworth, 525 HWY NC 65, Suite 6. Volunteers & members needed. Your membership strengthens the DAV Auxiliary. Deborah Brady, Membership Chair— 336-573-7037/debrady@hotmail.com • “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” (Madison) Meet every 2nd Thursday of month 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg You Do Not have to be a vet to attend. • VFW POST 8297

Meets 1st Sat. of each month at 961 Church St. Extention, Reidsville at 12 Noon. Call Bobby Jones for details at 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan at 7 PM. Info call Donald Bien,cdr.at 548-3431. • ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY (APSRC) Monthly meeting 2 - 4 pm the July 21st, Aug 22nd and Nov. 17th of month at Hospice of Rockingham County, 2150 Hwy 65, Wentworth. For information, visit www.apsrc.org, email info@apsrc.org or call (336) 791.4606. Meetings will be 2014 the 3rd Sunday every other month starting in January. REIDSVILLE PARKS & REC. ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2nd Tuesday of month at 5:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference room of City Hall, 230 W. Morehead St., Reidsville. GENEALOGY: The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 NC 14, south of Eden, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays & Saturdays 9am - 12 NOON A professional genealogist attends the Tuesday morning sessions 623-7154. GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER GED, Intro to Computers, ESL, Adv. Computer, Employability Skills (HRD) classes Network Room, Resume assists. • Eden - Call 336-637-1010 or 336 6233007 to reg. • Reidsville - Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes • Mayodan - Call 336-949-4849 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes

MEALS • SALVATION ARMY Hungry? Come by and have a meal on us! Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Sun. 9:30 worship, 11am Sunday School. MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time. Anyone 60 years of age and over Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches, donations are gladly accepted if you are able. • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St. Eden Site Managers- Mildred Cochran Kay Ramsey 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Rita Hunt • REIDSVILLE SENIOR CENTER Reidsville Rec./ RHS Apartment 201 N Washington St., Reidsville Site Manager- Diane Clark 349-9757

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A New feature of Eden’s Own / Rockingham County Star Church Events is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more. For 10 Lines or less the fee is $10 The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them. Call 336-627-9234 and ask for Elizabeth or Lisa.

• Parenting Seminar hosted by Osborne Baptist Church, Eden Friday October 18 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00p.m. - Open to everyone Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN from the National Center for Biblical Parenting. Parents with children ranging from newborns-18 years old will benefit from this seminar. The whole family is invited. A children's track will be offered while the adults attend the seminar. More information contact Kevin Garrison at 336.344.4566

AUGUST 2013 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 7 ¶ EDEN PARKS & RECREATION IS OFFERING SWIMMING LESSONS on Saturday mornings from 10-12 at the Mill Ave. pool. anyone interested in taking swimming lessons can sign up at 623-7789 EXT 3030 Cost for each lesson is $5.00 Per week.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS... FREE GUARDIANSHIP SEMINAR Learn guardianship options for your loved one, attend this free seminar. Monday, September 23, 2013, 6:30 p.m. Rockingham Com. College Advance Technology Building, Room 209, Wentworth, NC The seminar speaker will be Mr. Lennie Brown, The Arc of North Carolina Regional Guardianship Specialist, Raleigh, NC.This seminar is presented by The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. that works with and for people with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. For more information call 627-7565. 27TH MAYODAN HOMECOMING & 5TH ANTIQUE FESTIVAL Fri., Sept. 6 & Sat., Sept. 7 Antiques Festival: Friday & Saturday 8a6p at Jake Atkinson Memorial Park, For vendor pricing and application, visit www.mayodanantiques.com or call 336453-2751. No crafts or reproductions. Homecoming:: Saturday, 10a–9p downtown Mayodan. For vendor application call 336-548-6776. Fees are $25/space or $50/space if power is needed. Reserve your space now for you, your business, or your organization’s fundraiser. For general festival information call 336548-2241 or 336-453-2751. Also visit the Mayodan Homecoming and Antique Festival Facebook page.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS SENIOR DANCE - EDEN Taking a break in summer months. DAN RIVER ART MARKET & GALLERY Open Thurs’ 10-4 and Fri. 11-2 Second Saturdays 11-2 and by appt! Watch for Studio Tour 2013!

CAROLINA COUNTRY SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE 126 Ruffin School Rd. 8 -12:30 p.m. Band: Rawhide. Come Have Some Fun! $9 for members, $10 for guests THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. Tuesday Night at “The Barn” August 6 7:00PM “Snow Creek” August 13 “Southern Gentlemen” August 20 “Hard Times” August 27 “Hubert Lawson & the Bluegrass Country Boys” Saturdays (No Covered Dish Suppers!) Aug 10 7 PM “Backwater Country Band” August 24 “Heartstrings” For Info: Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 SENIOR DANCES AT REIDSVILLE EVENTS CENTER Downtown Reidsville @ 223 S. Scales St. - Tuesday - Bluegrass Night 7pm - 9:30pm - Thursday - Classic Country with the City Limits Band 7pm: 9;30pm Bob or Myra Tudor at 336-342-6770. DANCE - COLUMBIAN CENTER 1210 Old Leaksville Rd, Ridgeway, Va Doors open at 6pm, Monday & Saturday Music 7pm - 9:30 by the House Rockers For information call Wayne at 276-340-6212 CASCADE COMMUNITY CENTER DANCE Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions avail. Music every Friday night: From 7-10 pm by Cascade Express & Friends and the 1st and 3rd Sat.night is BlueGrass. THE VW CLUB Volks Wagon Enthusiasts of all kinds. Interested In Joining? We are getting up a group of enthusiasts so please Visit www.TheVWClub.com Or Call 336-8301289 Or Email info@thevwclub.com ROCK. CO. HUMANE SOCIETY There are several older dogs that need a good loving home. All are small breed dogs. Call 336-623-4428 (11am - 4pm Mon, Tues, Thur., Fri. and Sat. We Need Volunteers! FREE and Low Priced CATS. Neutered & all shots. For caring people with good homes. Call 336-623-4428, or visit 205 Boone Rd., Eden. FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for international exchange students for the 2013-2014 school year. Those interested should call 910-308-9458.

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THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY ... AUGUST 2ND MADISON CRUISE IN - Downtown Madsion, Market St First Friday of each month Through Sept 5:00-8:00 pm Event Info: Jeff Pruett @ 336 932-5645 No Charge. Come park and enjoy the Madison DownTown area. Restuarants, shop. DJ, Door Prizes, 50/50 drawing at 7:30. AUGUST 3RD DAN RIVER BASIN ASSOC. FIRST SATURDAY OUTING 10:00 a.m., August 3 First Saturday Outing on the Smith River. Participants will meet at 10a.m. at Morgan Ford Bridge (GPS 36.558877, -79.746087) to unload boats/gear, sign waivers, and set the shuttle. Three Rivers Outfitters of Eden, 336-627-6215 or www.3-R-O.com, will offer boat rentals and shuttle for the outing. Paddlers are urged to choose canoes instead of kayaks, since more trash can be loaded into canoes. Dress in layers of synthetic fabric, be prepared to get wet, and bring boat, paddles, life jackets, lunch, and water. Free and open to the public. Contact: Wayne Kirkpatrick, wynbtyk@embarqmail.com or 540-570-3511. More info: www.danriver.org AUGSUT 8TH AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE - 6:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Thursday, August 8 Morehead Memorial Hospital Downstairs Classroom Morehead Memorial Hospital will sponsor a bloodmobile visit on the above date. Come and show your support for this lifesaving community service by donating blood – the gift of life. AUGUST 9TH • REIDSVILLE DOWNTOWN CRUISE IN - 2nd Friday of Each month. (July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13) If your car is 1987 or older come join the EZ Street Cruisers Car Club Cruise In. Event Info: Lou Marciello @ 508-320-8751 or Todd Isley @ 336-451-4465 AUGUST 10TH • EDEN CRUISE IN - 4PM - 8PM - SUBWAY PARKING LOT JULY 13TH Door prizes, 50/50. Sponsored by Three Rivers Chapter Car Club, Tri City Motors and Subway of Eden AUGUST 16TH • CRUISE IN DOWNTOWN STONVILLE 5-8 Every Third Friday Thru October! Proceeds to benefit Hospice of RC For info: Michael Manuel 336-404-5565 Door prizes, 50/50, Sept.20, Oct. 18th AUGUST 19TH RC Board Of Commissioners “On The Road” meeting - Aug. 19, 13 – 6:30 p.m. – Vera Holland Center, 203 Main St., Stoneville. AUGUST 30TH • The Helena Bryant River Rat Pole Cat annual get together is scheduled for Friday, August 30, at 11:00 A.M., at the Sirloin House located at 207 South Van Buren Road in Eden. Advance registration is not required. For questions or additional information, please call Dennis Kendrick at 336.454.5200 or Joy Wooten at 336.342.5671. AUGUST 31ST CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES - EDEN - Sat., Aug. 31 6:30 The Bullet Band - Concerts are held at the Kiwanis Amphitheatre at Freedom Park. Concerts are free to the public. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit on. Come with friends and family, bring a picnic and enjoy the music in the park. Sponsored by: The Eden Parks & Recreation Department NEW BEGINNINGS THRIFT SHOP 653 Washington St., Eden The need donations of and sell, adult and children’s clothing, purses, shoes, household items, jewelry and much more. Proceeds support the Rockingham County Women’s Shelter. Please donate your unneeded items. They especially need Children’s Infant -Toddlers plus women’s Plus Sizes. 336-627-5003

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Bethlehem, 912 Bethlehem Church Rd., Eden, NC The quarterly topics "How Rockingham County won Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. and the Regional Economic Impact of the Win" and “Eden’s Economic Development Update and Futurecast” will emphasize how Rockingham County fought back intense competition to win Ruger and the actual and potential results of innovative educational and industrial partnerships in Eden. Speakers include: • Graham Pervier, President, Rockingham County Partnership for Economic and Tourism Development • Mike Dougherty: Director, City of Eden Economic Development Individual Seats are $20 for Members and $30 Non-Members Corporate Sponsorships include: Engineer - $500 - 8 tickets, reserved seating, and top sponsorship recognition in event publicity Architect - $250 - 4 tickets, reserved seating and sponsorship recognition in event publicity Project Manager - $100 - 2 tickets and sponsorship recognition in event publicity

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Mayodan Homecoming & Antique Festival seeking vendors The 27th annual Mayodan Homecoming and the 5th annual Mayodan Antique Festival are merging. The big event will be held the weekend of Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7, 2013. Vendor applications are now being accepted. Antiques information: Friday & Saturday 8a-6p at Jake Atkinson Memorial Park, 509 Main Street. For vendor pricing and application, visit www.mayodanantiques.com or call 336-453-2751. No crafts or reproductions. No exceptions. Admission $2/adults, 12/under free. Homecoming information: Saturday, 10a–9p downtown Mayodan. For vendor application call 336-548-6776. Fees are $25/space or $50/space if power is needed. Homecoming highlights include food, arts and crafts, displays, live entertainment, children’s rides and activities, Bingo, and more. Reserve your space now for you, your business, or your organization’s fundraiser. No admission fee. For general festival information call 336-548-2241 or 336-4532751. Also visit the Mayodan Homecoming and Antique Festival Facebook page.

Rockingham County Leads Group Celebrates One Year Anniversary It’s hard to believe that it has been one year since the first meeting of the Rockingham Leads Group. Plans have been made to celebrate the occasion with the attendance of the over ninety members that have participated in the group's weekly networking meetings. If you own a business and have never been to one of the lunch meetings or it’s been a while since you have attended then this is the one to attend. The annual celebration lunch meeting is expecting an overcapacity crowd. The Rockingham County Leads Group is a grass roots, member run, networking association. There are no membership fees or dues, pay only for any food you eat. You have the opportunity to meet with and get to know others in the Rockingham County area and beyond. While the main focus is small business, organizations such as nonprofits and those interested in Rockingham County are invited to attend. At each meeting members have the opportunity to deliver a short “Infomercial” about their business or organization. Members are encouraged to come early and stay late, bring their business cards, flyers, brochures and other advertising materials. A lot of business and business contact is accomplished before and after meetings as they get to know each other. Meetings are held each Wednesday, 12 noon at El Parrel Mexican Restaurant located at 734 South Van Buren Road in Eden. Tony Edwards, Mark Hall, Facilitators Join the website for the latest on upcoming events and new members, its free! Website- www.rockinghamleads.com Created by- InterCircle Marketing www.InterCircleMarketing.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/RockinghamLeads/220549121420934 Meetup: www.meetup.com/RockinghamLeads-Group Rockingham Leads Group PO Box 3604 Eden, NC 27289-3604 Tony Edwards- InterCircle Marketing www.InterCircleMarketing.com (336) 830-1289 Mark Hall - Video Production mmhburlington10@yahoo.com (336) 380-8478v

Board of Education announces Superintendent’s Annual Evaluation The Rockingham County Board of Education recently announced that it has completed its evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Rodney Shotwell, for the period ofJuly 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013. The Board utilized the North Carolina Superintendent Evaluation Instrument that included 17 indicators in 7 standards. Standards included leadership in the following areas: strategic, instructional, cultural, human resource, managerial, external development and micro-political. Each board member rated each standard as “developing”, “proficient”, “accomplished” or “distinguished”. The overall rating for the superintendent is determined by the median score of all standard ratings by each board member. Overall,

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 8 the Board rated the superintendent’s performance as “distinguished” for the 2012-2013 school year. The Board was very pleased with Shotwell's performance during 2012-13 and felt strongly that he should be rewarded for his leadership. Shotwell guided the Board through the creation of a Strategic Plan, and leads a team of capable administrators to strengthen Rockingham County’s educational opportunities through sound fiscal stewardship, solid instructional strategies and community engagement. In recognition of the excellent leadership of Shotwell, the Board voted unanimously to extend his contract through 2017, raise his salary by $6,000 and pay the full amount of the bonus available in his contract. Shotwell joined Rockingham County Schools in 2006. His base salary for the 2012-13 school year was $146,891.04. “We look forward to Dr. Shotwell continuing to lead Rockingham County to improve the educational opportunities for our students and our community at large,” said Board Chair Nell Rose. For more information regarding the North Carolina Superintendent Evaluation Instrument visit www.ncpublicschools.org/effectivenessmodel/ncees/instruments.

Lawsonville Ave. and Moss St. Schools Merger Plan announced Recently the Rockingham County Board of Education voted to proceed with the merger plan consolidating Lawsonville Avenue Elementary to Moss Street Elementary. This consolidation will vacate Lawsonville Avenue Elementary’s 1950 and 1967 buildings located at 212 Lawsonville Avenue and relocate 220 K-5 students to Moss Street Elementary at 419 Moss Street - less than 2 miles away. Moss Street has a current enrollment of 290 students, has the capacity to hold approximately 575 students and was renovated in 1997. On May 30, district administration met with the faculties of Lawsonville Avenue and Moss Street Elementary schools to explain the plan and answer questions. The same afternoon, letters were mailed home to current Lawsonville Avenue Elementary families

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HOME EQUIPMENT Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler loves meeting and greeting local citizens. He delivered 20 lunches in Madison and Mayodan for Meals on Wheels on his lunch break. During this first volunteer experience with Meals on Wheels, the County Manager and senior citizens enjoyed each other so much, he promised to come see them again! Presently, there are 100 senior citizens in Rockingham County on waiting lists for Meals on Wheels. If you, your church, or civic/social group would like to financially contribute or volunteer, please call Aging, Disability & Transit Services at 336.349.2343. Metzler's Executive Assistant Tina Massey assisted with directions and other County employees have been supporting Meals on Wheels including Kim Wallace from Information Technology and Kelly Burton in

New Orthopedic Procedure performed at Morehead Hospital Morehead Memorial Hospital’s orthopedic surgeon Dr. Steve Case, assisted by Dr. Rodney Mortensen, recently performed a new procedure to correct a joint condition called Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD). This is the first surgery of its kind to be performed in Rockingham County. OCD is most common in the knee, and is a condition in which a piece of cartilage, along with a thin layer of the bone beneath it, comes loose from the end of a bone. It occurs most often in young men, particularly after an injury to the joint. In this case, Dr. Case used a surgical technique called Allograft OATS (which is short for Osteochondral Autograft Transfer System). Loose fragments of the bone were removed, and the defective space was filled with a graft (plug) from a cadaver bone to help rebuild the damaged area in the knee. New tissue quickly begins to grow to fill in the space where the bone fragment was removed. Congratulations to Drs. Case, Mortensen and their team for this first in Rockingham County! For more information or to see if you would be a candidate for such a procedure please contact Morehead Orthopedics at 336-627-7500.

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 9 explaining the plan, reasoning and process. In June, a study was conducted on the pros and cons of closing Lawsonville Avenue Elementary. On June 26, at Lawsonville Avenue Elementary, the study was presented to the Board of Education and a Public Hearing was held for parents, students, staff and the community to express their thoughts of closing the school. Approximately 125 people, including Lawsonville Avenue and Moss Street Elementary families, students and staff, community members, faithbased representatives, elected officials and school district administration, attended the Public Hearing. Seventeen members of the public stepped up to the microphone to make comments. After listening to the comments and concerns, the Board of Education spoke openly of their thoughts of the merger plan. After multiple failed motions, the vote to postpone the merger plan vote until the July 8, regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting was passed 7-3, with opposition from board members Amanda Bell, Elaine McCollum and Steve Smith. On July 8, at the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, 8 members of the community shared their comments and concerns regarding the merger plan during the public comment portion of the meeting. After listening to the feedback, the Board shared their thoughts of the merger plan concluding their discussion with the motion to proceed with the merger of Lawsonville Avenue and Moss Street Elementary. The motion passed 9-1, with opposition from Board Member Amanda Bell. ###

ADTS Hosts Grand Opening for New Adult Day Health Center Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County (formerly Council on Aging) held their ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration for its new Adult Day Care/Day Health Center in July. The LEAF Center (formerly Friendship Center) is located at 211 N. Oakland Avenue in Eden. The LEAF Center, licensed by the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services to serve up to 55 people provides a safe, caring environment for adults who need daily supervision, socialization, and assistance with the activities of daily life and is a great place for older adults or adults with disabilities who need specialized care but want to continue living in their own homes or community setting for as long as possible. Structured activities, nutritious meals, and social programs are provided. The daily staff includes a center director, a Registered Nurse, a program director and activity coordinators. In addition to offering a fun and safe place for participants, the LEAF Center allows caregivers to work and take care of other family responsibilities during the day with the knowledge that their relatives are safe. ADTS Executive Director, T. Lee Covington states, “We are thrilled to be in Eden with much more space to offer even more individualized and comprehensive services to Center participants.” The cost begins at $35.00 a day for Adult Day Care and $50.00 a day for Adult Day Health. Financial assistance may be available for individuals with limited resources. Persons using these funds are given the opportunity to share in the cost of service by giving what they can afford. Aging, Disability and Transit Services is a private nonprofit United Way agency whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for all Rockingham County Citizens, with primary focus on senior adults, people with disabilities and their families. Through service and advocacy we empower them to achieve optimum health and well being, independence and participation in the community.

Duncan shows work at Governmental Center Artist Frank Duncan is originally from Efland, NC, in Orange County. He has converted a log tobacco pack house, located on his property at 1640 Duggins Road, Madison, into his workshop and studio. Frank Graduated in 1972 from the Technical Institute of Alamance, now Technical College of Alamance, with an Associate Degree in Technical Illustration. From 1982 until February 1997 he worked as a mechanical draftsman, machine designer and product

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Panther Pride Corps of Cadets graduate Leadership Challenge On June 21, 2013, Morehead High School Army JROTC “Panther Pride Corps of Cadets” had 11 cadets graduate from the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge at Oak Ridge Military Academy. After five days of battling the heat and being evaluated on areas of physical fitness, leadership, land navigation, air rifle marksmanship, drown proofing, rappelling and obstacle course the cadets graduated with the intent of bringing the leadership skills they were taught and what they learned from this camp back to Morehead High School for the

Tidbit Free Garudianship Seminar offered at RCC To learn guardianship options for your love ones, you must attend this free seminar, Monday, September 23, 2013 at Rockingham Community College. The event will take place in the Advanced Technology Building, Room 209 Wentworth at 6:30 p.m. The seminar speaker will be Mr. Lennie Brown, The Arc of North Carolina Regional Guardianship Specialist, Raleigh, NC. For more information call 627-7565. This seminar is presented by The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. that works with and for people with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

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designer for various companies. Frank holds 3 patents from his years as a mechanical designer. In 1997 he decided to pursue his passion, which is art. He created his company, Artwork of Frank Duncan, and is now painting and doing custom framing full time. Frank has been commissioned to do paintings of the 25th anniversary of the Stokes Stomp in Danbury, NC, several home places and churches in Stokes County. He was commissioned to do a painting of the Veterans Memorial in King, NC. This memorial has been in the paper recently because of the flying of the Christian flag. His painting was completed before the conArtwork by Frank Duncan troversy and therefore shows the Christian flag. He has done many commissioned portraits. Frank has several limited edition prints available such as “Madison Times”, “Virginia’s Buttercups,” “Last Tracks at Seven Island Bridge”, “Crossing Snow Creek” and “New Moon”. Duncan was featured on Fox 8: Roy's Folks on May 23, 2012 (http://myfox8.com/2012/05/23/roys-folks-frank-duncan/) and his painting of the Central Fire Station in Greensboro was showcased on June 11, 2012 (http://myfox8.com/2012/06/11/roys-folks-centralfire-station/). To see more of Duncan's work, go to artworkoffrankduncan. His passion is painting and enjoys taking written and oral information along with old photos to recreate historical places in paintings.

ADTS welcomes new Volunteer Coordinator Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County (formerly Council on Aging) is excited to announce the appointment of Kristen Simmons as our new Volunteer Services Coordinator. Kristen officially joined ADTS on June 3. She was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Kristen served for two years as Simmons a College Adviser at two high schools in Rockingham County (Reidsville and Rockingham County High) During this time, she developed a passion for nonprofit work and entered graduate school recently finishing a Master’s in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management at UNC-Greensboro. Kristen previously served with ADTS as an intern in the summer of 2012. Kristen states “I am excited to be returning to Rockingham County and ADTS as Volunteer Services Coordinator. Volunteers play such an important role in helping ADTS serve seniors and adults with disabilities and I am happy to help coordinate the amazing efforts already underway in the agency. I am really looking forward to meeting more people in the community and engaging them in service opportunities!” Aging, Disability and Transit Services is a private nonprofit United Way agency whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for all Rockingham County Citizens, with primary focus on senior adults, people with disabilities and their families. Through service and advocacy we empower them to achieve optimum health and well being, independence and participation in the community. This mission is accomplished through providing an array of community services including In Home Aide (Private Pay, CAP-DA, PCS, Home & Community Care Block Grant), Meals on Wheels, Meals With Friends Nutrition Sites, Adult Day Care/Day Health, RCATS Public Access Transportation, Eden skat bus public transit, Volunteer Caregiver Services, Community Resource Connections, Options Counseling and Advocacy and Referral Services.

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Notes from RCC BB&T Names Surgery/Trauma Unit in RCC’s Simulated Hospital Rockingham Community College will honor BB&T for its financial commitment of $100,000 to Building Futures: A Campaign for Advanced Healthcare Education by naming the Surgery/Trauma I unit of the simulated hospital. Renovations are planned to begin by the fall of 2013 for the N. Jerry Owen’s Human Services Building that will combine all of the college’s health science programs for a state-of-the-art interdisciplinary learning experience. BB&T Market President for Rockingham County, Mark Collins, said, “Part of BB&T's mission is to 'make the communities we serve better places to live' and we firmly believe the simulated hospital will provide an

enhanced learning environment for RCC’s students and will better prepare them for the workforce.” “We appreciate BB&T’s contribution to our health sciences program,” said Dr. Michael S. Helmick, president of RCC.” “BB&T continues to be a strong supporter of the college and we are grateful for their commitment to education in Rockingham County.” Estimated costs of the simulated hospital renovation project are $3.8 million. Funding is being sought from private donors and grants. For more information on the, contact Capital Campaign Assistant Jeanette Webb at (336) 342-4261, ext. 2016.

TigerTek celebrates 30th Anniversary TigerTek Industrial Services, headquartered in Stoneville, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Established in 1983, TigerTek, is the largest industrial repair center in the Triad. Repairing electric motors, pumps, gearboxes and servo motors, they also have a large machine shop for fabricating precision parts. Tigertek’s customers include local manufacturing plants, municipalities (water and waste water facilities), universities, food plants (dairies, bakeries), plastic and chemical plants, etc. TigerTek will be the first to admit that the economic landscape has changed significantly in the company’s history. 30 years ago, the Triad was a hub of industry. Manufacturing plants were on virtually every corner operating 24/7. When their machinery broke down, TigerTek was there, to get them back up and running. However, as the economy took a turn for the worse, many local manufacturers relocated their plants overseas leaving TigerTek with virtually none of their original core customers, which were predominantly concentrated in the textile and furniture industries. While many other repair centers were forced to concede to

the inevitability of bankruptcy, TigerTek went against the odds and adapted. What was once an industry dominated by a huge labor force, US manufacturing became highly computerized and technologically advanced. TigerTek saw an opportunity to fill a need in this changing industry. So TigerTek took a risk and invested in the knowledge to repair a new technology called “servo motors”. These highly specialized motors allow for a more automated manufacturing facility. The motors can operate

at high speeds and adjust speed and direction based on the tasks they are performing. Repairing these motors is tricky therefore when one breaks, there are few options. TigerTek purchased equipment, trained technicians, and hired new ones despite watching revenues vanish with reliable customers overseas. Fifteen years later, TigerTek still exists in Stoneville. Now in a new 30,000 square foot repair facility and with 40 employee’s

RCC receives Wells Fargo Grant Rockingham County students in need have just received a boost from personal and business banking company Wells Fargo. The Rockingham Community College Foundation received $8,400 for scholarships for RCC students enrolled in workforceskills curriculum and continuing education programs. “This fits perfectly with the vision and values of Wells Fargo,” said Leslie Hayes, regional president for Triad West Community Banking. “Wells Fargo is committed to using our financial resources to help create long-term economic growth in the communities we serve. We believe that we’re responsible for being leaders and doing our part to help improve the quality of life for everyone in our communities. If they prosper, so do we.” For information about the scholarships, contact RCC Foundation Director, Gaye Clifton at 3424261, ext. 2201. on the staff, TigerTek is one of the largest servo repair centers in the United States. In fact, In 2008 TigerTek was named North Carolina’s Small Business of the Year. Recently, members of the TigerTek sales staff were invited to exhibit at the national motor repair conference in Las Vegas to teach other shops about Servo Motors and their entrance into the world of manufacturing. Yet, it’s not just the servo business that has helped TigerTek to grow to where they are now. Recent years have shown the early signs of the core manufacturing business returning to the area. It is clear that manufacturing will never exist in the triad like it once did; however new business growth is something to be excited about in the coming years. And 30 years later, when their machinery breaks down, TigerTek will still be here. For more information about TigerTek visit their website at www.tigertek.com.

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Sheriff Page offeres tips on beating the heat of summer During these hot summer months; Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page would like to offer the following tips for keeping cool and safe— 1. Listen to your local weather or a NOAA Weather Radio for critical updates from the National Weather Service (NWS) about excessive heat warnings. 2. NEVER leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles. 3. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol. Limit your salt intake. 4. Eat small meals and eat more often. 5. Wear loose-fitting, light-

weight, light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays. 6. Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day. 7. Postpone outdoor games and activities during excessive heat. 8. Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat. 9. Take frequent breaks if you must work outdoors. 10. Check on elderly or at-risk family members, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat. 11. Check on your animals frequently to ensure that they are not

County suffering from the heat. 12. If you have a medical condition that may be affected by high heat or humidity, be sure to seek advice from your doctor, especially regarding any prescription medications you may be taking The sheriff’s office will be collecting donations of new fans for Rockingham County citizens who do not have the maeans to stay cool during these hot summer months. Donated fans need to be new; no used fans will be accepted. Fans can be dropped off at the Rockingham County Sheriff’s office in Wentworth any time, day or night. Help us help those in need.

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fied circus sideshow or a melodramatic, gorgeous Eastern European street performance. Think Tori Amos with Tom Waits' sense of humor, or maybe a Tim Burton film with the steampunk quotient maxed. Their recent Muses and Bones is immersive and beguiling, alternating between reckless klezmer and enormous gothic ballads.” August 17, Market Square will be swaying to the sounds of The Mighty Eliminators. These cats have been playing music since 1963. They will have Market Square dancing! Wrapping up the “Pops on the Square” Series on Friday, September 13, will be The Legacy Tribute Band with Sound Express. According to band leader Stan Stigall, “paying homage to the music that molded multiple generations and gave Detroit a claim to fame other than cars, The Legacy takes you back to the days of The Drifters, The Coasters, The Jacksons, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Temptations and so many more legendary icons. Featuring four very talented performers, you will transported back in time to one of the most Bluegrass fans get ready. Coming Saturday, September 28, will be Balsam Range and the Boxcars, the two hottest groups in bluegrass today! Not only will both bands be playing separate sets, but they will also be performing together. Other activities this season include Fitness on the Square. Zumba classes will be offered on Thursdays as well. Classes will run May through September every Tuesday and Thursday and are free and open to the public. You must sign a waiver to participate. Come get in shape! “Movies on the Square” will also continue this year and will take place various nights throughout the season. Follow us online. It is going to be a very busy season at Market Square, offering something for everyone. You can access all events on our website at www.ci.reidsville.nc.us. For more information, call 349-1099.

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 12 opening celebration for its new Adult Day Care/Day Health Center in July. The LEAF Center (formerly Friendship Center) is located at 211 N. Oakland Avenue in Eden. The LEAF Center, licensed by the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services to serve up to 55 people provides a safe, caring environment for adults who need daily supervision, socialization, and assistance with the activities of daily life and is a great place for older adults or adults with disabilities who need specialized care but want to continue living in their own homes or community setting for as long as possible. Structured activities, nutritious meals, and social programs are provided. The daily staff includes a center director, a Registered Nurse, a program director and activity coordinators. In addition to offering a fun and safe place for participants, the LEAF Center allows caregivers to work and take care of other family responsibilities during the day with the knowledge that their relatives are safe. ADTS Executive Director, T. Lee Covington states, “We are thrilled to be in Eden with much more space to offer even more individualized and comprehensive services to Center participants.” The cost begins at $35.00 a day for Adult Day Care and $50.00 a day for Adult Day Health. Financial assistance may be available for individuals with limited resources. Persons using these funds are given the opportunity to share in the cost of service by giving what they can afford. Aging, Disability and Transit Services is a private nonprofit United Way agency whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for all Rockingham County Citizens, with primary focus on senior adults, people with disabilities and their families. Through service and advocacy we empower them to achieve optimum health and well being, independence and participation in the community.

Red Cross Issues Emergency Call For Blood Donors Red Cross issues emergency call for blood and platelet donors Blood donations down about 10 percent in June The American Red Cross issued an emergency request for platelet and blood donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give because many fewer donations than expected were received in June and the first week of July. “We are counting on generous volunteer blood and platelet donors to step up and give now,” said Delisa English, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region. “Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Each day donations come up short, less blood is available for these patients in need.” Nationwide, donations through the Red Cross were down approximately 10 percent in June, resulting in about 50,000 fewer donations than expected. The shortfall is similar to what the Red Cross experienced in June 2012. June can be among the most challenging months of the year for blood and platelet donations as regular donors delay giving while they adjust to summer schedules. High school and college blood drives account for as much as 20 percent of Red Cross donations during the school year. Donations from those who usually give at these drives drop by more than 80 percent when school is out for the summer. In addition, a mid-week Independence Day holiday reduced the number of blood drives scheduled in early July. Many sponsors, especially businesses, were unable to host drives because employees took extended vacations. The Red Cross urgently needs donations to ensure an adequate blood supply is available for patients all summer long. Each day, the American Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region needs approximately 1,600 donors to step forward and give blood. Eligible donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially encouraged to give. Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to anyone who needs blood. Types A negative and B negative can be transfused to Rh positive or negative patients. There is also an urgent need for platelet donations. Platelets – a key clotting component of blood often needed by cancer patients - must be transfused within five days of donation, so it’s important to have a steady supply of platelets on hand. How to Donate Blood - Area blood drives are listed below – with information to contact sponsors to schedule appointment times which are recommended or donors may call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and

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Terri Hill, a Reidsville native, has worked for the local firm for nearly a year and will manage the new branch office. “We look forward to expanding our employee base and serving new Rockingham County clients”, said Brannock. Office hours will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Local residents are encouraged to apply in person or online at workforcecarolina.com.

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Count 4-Hers Compete in 2013 NC State 4-H Horse Show Twenty seven Rockingham County 4-Hers traveled to Raleigh on July 10 – 14, 2013 to compete in the NC State 4-H Horse Show at the JB Hunt Complex. Rockingham County had the largest delegation present from one county at the event! 4-

Hers took their horses to compete in divisions such as huntseat, western pleasure, adaptive riding, showmanship and gaming. Our 4-Hers had some great rides on their horses and won many awards during the week. The 4-Hers also participated in

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the opening ceremonies on Friday evening where they walked in as a county and were recognized for all their accomplishments. This week was also very special for one of our 4-H clubs, Kountry Kids 4-H Club who celebrated their 25th year anniversary. 4-Hers competed in state 4-H horse artistic expressions contests such as horse poetry, horse poster and horse drawing to name a few. One of our 4-Hers, Jordan Garner from Kountry Kids 4-H Club was awarded with the NC 4H Sportsmanship Award for her actions during the horse show. We are very proud of all of our 4-Hers who competed at the State 4-H Horse Show and wish everyone good luck who going onto the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Show in Louisiana on July 28 – August 3. Our youth represented the Rockingham County 4-H Horse Program proudly! Thank you to all the 4-H volunteers who helped to make this a special week for our youth. For more information on Rockingham County 4-H contact the 4-H Agent, Morgan Maness at 336-342-8230 or morgan_maness@ncsu.edu.

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August Red Cross Schedule: -Thurs. 08/01/13 - Eden YMCA 301 South Kennedy St., Eden - 349-3434 - 2pm to 6:30pm -Thurs. 08/01/13 King’s Hwy Christian Church 418 West King’s Hwy, Eden - 3493434 - 2pm to 6:30pm -Mon. 08/05/13 - New Vision Fellowship - 1135 W. Academy St., Madison - Faye Smith 268-1625 - 3:30pm to 8:00pm -Tues. 08/06/13 - Madison Presbyterian 204 West Decatur St., Madison - Peggy 529-4920 11:30am to 4 pm - Tues. 08/06/13 - St. John’s UMC 1112 Center Church Rd., Eden Rod Ingram 627-1286 - 2:30 to 7pm -Wed. 08/07/13 - Reidsville YMCA 504 South Main St., Reidsville - 349-3434 - 2pm to 6:30pm -Thurs. 08/08/13 - Morehead Memorial Hospital 117 East Kings Highway, Eden - Lab 623-9711 - 6:30am to 3:30pm -Thurs. 08/08/13 - Reidsville Christian Church 2020 South Park Dr., Reidsville - Chad Bailey 349-6616 (x-203) - 2:30pm to 6:30pm -Wed. 08/14/13 - Annie Penn Hospital 618 South Main St., Reidsville - Paula Hamlett 951-4477 - 11am to 3:30pm -Wed. 08/21/13 - City of Eden Public Works 1050 Klyce St., Eden - Joyce Carter 627-7783 - 11am to 3:30pm The above schedule is subject to change. Appointments are recommendedPlease call the American Red Cross at 349-3434 if you have any questions. All Blood types needed – especially O+, O-, A- and B-

County leaders present at State Management Assoc. Conference Government was well represented at North Carolina City & County Management Association’s (NCCCMA) 2013 Summer Seminar, June 20-22, at New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, in Craven County. The organization’s mission is to advance excellence in North Carolina local government by developing and promoting professional management. Executive Director of Rockingham County’s Mtezler Business & Technology Center Mark Wells and TigerTek Industrial Services President Peter Mitchell led a session on Economic Gardening. Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler served as moderator. Economic Gardening is all the rage now as local governments and economic development corporations begin to realize that the ROI of buying large companies through incentives is falling at the Wells same time that the quantity of deals is dropping as companies consolidate operations. The idea is fairly simple: develop an environment that superbly supports business creation and growth so that companies develop strong roots in your community. Rockingham County’s Budget & Strategic Management Director Adam Lindsay and UNC School of Government Professor & Director of the NC Benchmarking Project Dale Roenigk presented an International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Credentialed Workshop on Elevating Performance Measures to Lindsay Performance Management. Moderators were UNC School of Government Professor Carl Stenberg and County Manager Lance Metzler. This session helped to answer the question: “How do you move beyond performance measurement to performance management?”

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Keystone Cops for the Arts raises over $20,000 for cause If you didn't’ participate in the "Keystone Cops for the Arts" ride in Rockingham County you missed out on a superb event. Although the weather started out foggy and a little on the iffy side, the fog soon burned off and a light breeze moved in to make it a pleasant day for a ride considering it was a summer day. The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office and Keystone Foods (Reidsville, NC) kicked off their First Annual “Keystone Cops for the Arts” fundraising event on June 29th. Participants choose their ride length from a ten (10), thirty (30) and sixty (60) mile bike ride, a 5K run or a 5K walk through scenic Rockingham County. Sam Page, with a bullhorn, announced the beginning of the 60 mile ride which included 18 riders. With only minor traffic throughout the route, the ride featured beautiful vistas and a few challenging hills. Many riders bragged about how much support, how many rest stops and how beautiful the ride in general was and said they would certainly return. This special fundraising event coordinated between Keystone Foods and the Sheriff’s Office has raised over $20,000, all of which will be donated to the Rockingham County Schools Arts Programs. Starting with a $10,000 goal, that soon doubled as the event grew. The students of Rockingham County are our future. They will become the next community and business leaders,” says Tom Harris, General Manager, “We

not only wanted to give back to our community but also wanted to invest in our future. The money raised will go far in guaranteeing that the arts will continue to be an important part of the school curriculum in Rockingham County, and our children’s education!” With the cuts in education lately, the arts suffered a great loss. Working with the Rockingham County Board of Education, everyone will work together to make sure all the money is used to promote the arts in our schools. 32 riders participated in the 30 mile ride and 6 took on the 10 mile challenge. Runners and walkers were in abundance as 88 registered to run a 5k and 35 walked for the cause. Sheriff Page was the Master of Ceremonies (M.C.) at the event and ran alongside Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler and many others in the 5K.. Children were invited to participate in a bike safty class and course. Keystone foods has been an active part in our local community for 33. Keystone Foods Plant Manager Mike Haywood said the company wanted to give back to the community. All participants and volunteers enjoyed the delicious hot dogs provided by Dave Gerrells of CaterFest, who donated his staff and time to assist in making the fundraiser a success. Dave also provided all of the food and beverages at “cost”; thereby, cutting the food expense in half.

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RCS and GEAR UP provided students with learning opportunities as an extension of the classroom during the Summer Enrichment Program. Opportunities consisted of academic enrichment that provided students with the skills to be successful in high school, to graduate and move on to college, and to become aware of the resources in the local community which support college preparation. NC GEAR UP of RCS offered a three week Summer Enrichment Program titled R.O.C.K, June 3rd-June 20th, 2013, for rising 7th and 8th graders, rising seniors, and cur-

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gram was free of charge and transportation and meals were provided. R.O.C.K. was held at three local sites: Western Rockingham and McMichael students attended summer enrichment at McMichael High School, Holmes and Morehead students attended enrichment programming at Morehead High School, and Reidsville middle and high students attended their program at Reidsville High School during the three weeks of programming. For high school students, the program consisted of several components: 1. Leadership Academy 2. APEX and credit recovery (for credit if the student meets all requirements) 3. Bridge Program (no credit - for students who need a refresher course prior to Algebra II or prior to Advanced Functions courses) 4. Senior Project (no credit - students who need assistance with senior projects). The middle school program provided activities based on the following weekly themes: 1. Keeping it Local (students visited local museums, parks, and community centers to expand their knowledge of community resources and potential careers) 2. Smarts and the Arts (students focused on arts and enriching careers that are encompassed within the arts) 3. CSI (students used inquiry to solve crimes based on evidence from a CSI investigation kit). Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs – GEAR UP – is a federally funded grant program that helps prepare middle and high school students for college through academic preparation programs and scholarships for students, leadership training for parents, professional development activities for educators, and college access information for students and parents.

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Shoppers Needed for Great deals, bargains. On Friday, Aug. 2nd & Sat., Aug. 3rd during the Tax-Free Weekend, you can shop till you drop in the Owens Building of the RCC Campus (turn beside Tennis Courts). Anything for Kids Consignment Sale is sponsored by the Rockingham Community College Foundation, Inc. and is the only sale of it’s kind in the county. Children’s clothing from infant to size 20, shoes, toys, books, bikes, strollers, furniture, bedding, car seats, games, Halloween costumes, DVDs and anything else you can think of for kids! For more information contact RCC’s Developmental Office at 342-4261, ext. 2201.

Continued from Page 16 Many jurisdictions report they measure their performance at various levels in order to create accountability, provide information for planning and budgeting, or get feedback on operations. But moving beyond just adopting measurement to successful performance management is a challenge. The session introduced a tool to help participants gauge where they stand now, talk about tasks and challenges they need to address, and shared some experiences from jurisdictions having success. NCCCMA’s core values include: honesty and integrity as expressed in the ICMA Code of Ethics; professional development; stewardship of public resources; membership diversity; council-manager plan as preferred form; and representative democracy.

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Start Now! It’s that time of year again! It’s time to apply for your child to attend Rockingham County’s Head Start program for the 2013-14 school year. A federally funded program for preschool children in low-income families, Head Start is governed by the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. How will my child benefit from this program? We provide a variety of comprehensive services to our 3 and 4 year-oldchildren such as: • Educational & School Readiness Activities o Preparing our 4 year-olds for public school • Free medical and dental care • Healthy meals and snacks • Playing indoors and outdoors within a safe setting *Our services are also offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities* • How will head start benefit my family? • Monthly Parent Meetings & Workshops • Motherhood & Fatherhood Meetings • Case Management • Connecting families to resources (Resume Building, Job Readiness, etc.) How do I apply? Visit the Head Start office located at 591 Hwy 65, Reidsville NC 27320 (Old Wentworth School) between the

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Mayor Grogan...Continued from Page 1 and how to treat others. I could not have had a better mentor shape the foundation of my career. He will forever be one of my favorite people I have ever had the pleasure to know.” He served as the chairman of The Eden Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and chairman of the Piedmont area chamber group. He was also chairman of the Morehead Memorial hospital trustees and served as Mayor pro tem for two terms. The Eden Community Resource Center and the SKAT bus transit system owe Grogan for his support in their creation. During his lifetime Johnny received many honors, a few such as Citizen of the year for Eden, Wal-Mart Community Citizenship Award, Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow, and the prestigious Order of the Longleaf Pine which is one of the highest honors a governor can bestow on North Carolina citizen. In addition he was a long-term member of the Leaksville United

Methodist Church One of Grogan’s most cherished memories involved when he led 34 local residents to Kansas City where it was presented with the prestigious AllAmerican city award in 2011. He led the team back into town riding shotgun in a police car celebrating their achievement. His love for riding the police car was demonstrated many times, including recently when he helped to lead the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall into town. Johnny was a friend to just about everyone he met, because of his outgoing personality and forward thinking. He could work his magic in almost any situation to make it exciting and overcome challenges others would not attempt. This was witnessed by Brad Corcoran who remembered his walking right up through a large crowd in Washington, D.C and approaching candidate Joe Biden with his hand out to shake, and starting a personal conversa-

tion with the soon to be Vice President, even getting Biden to call and leave a message for his wife Sylvia who was a big fan. Friends always noted how you could always count on Johnny to lighten up the mood, even if it were in a little off color sort of way that only he could pull off with a smile. That smile and characteristic way of getting his point across, will be long missed in the City of Eden. A service to celebrate the life of Mayor Grogan was held in Eden at the Morehead-Fair house and on the following day a touching memorial and celebration of his life was held at Leakesville United Methodist Church. He was honored by the presence of what seemed to be the entire police and fire departments lining the sides of the sanctuary. His wife of 32 years Gloria Grogan, daughter Meredith Grogan Lacopo & Michael Shane Grogan, and two grand daughters Marcia and Madeline Lacopo survive Grogan.

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Reidsville facility re-certified as ‘Center of Excellence’ Although it has been a topsy-turvy year and a half for the Reidsville Senior Center, officials were still able to maintain its “Center of Excellence” certification from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The Center earned the top honor from the department’s Division of Aging after a rigorous application process even though the Center is not currently operating out of its North Washington Avenue site. In December of 2011, mold was discovered in the basement of the City’s Recreation Center, which housed both the Senior Center and Fitness Center. Reidsville officials quickly moved the seniors to satellite sites for various activities and services. The Senior Center uses the local gymnasium on the upper level of the Recreation Building, the City’s Teen Center and, through an agreement with the Salvation Army, part of The Citadel’s Community Building at 708 Barnes Street. City officials, including Center Coordinator Cindy Baynes, believe they were able to keep the designation because they have continued to provide the same services they were able to offer in the former location. Baynes was able to show the continuation of those services in the 103-page application that she filled out for the State. Baynes credited her staff, as well as other City departments, in helping achieve the certification during this transitional period. “Everyone truly worked together in a team effort to help us attain our ‘Center of Excellence’ designation,” she said. Tom Wiggins, Assistant City Manager for Community Development/Parks and Recreation, felt credit for the certification should also be given to several other groups.

“We must thank the Senior Adult participants that regularly come to these facilities who have been understanding and patient with us during this time of transition,” Wiggins said, adding, “I also don’t think this certification would have been possible without the assistance of the Reidsville Salvation Army that continues to work with us in temporarily using their community building for senior programs.” While the mold problem has been abated, City officials decided it would be easier on the seniors to remain in these current locations until a planned facility is constructed at the intersection of Morehead Street and Washington Avenue. North Carolina has approximately 160 Senior Centers, some of which are in the developing stages, and only 138 are full-time centers. The Reidsville Senior Center is one of 79 across the

State to achieve the distinction. The certification will be valid for five years. The Reidsville Senior Center received its first “Center of Excellence” designation in 2005. Certification is important because it makes the Center eligible for grant funding, which is based on ranking.

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Ribbon cutting to be held for RCC’s Center for Brewing Sciences located at 649 Washington Street in Eden on August 8th at 2pm. The Brewing, Distillation, Fermentation Associate in Science program offered at RCC is the first of its kind in the United States, and RCC is the first community college to train brewing technicians.

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The Rockingham County Partnership for Economic and Tourism Development is pleased to announce that Loparex plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Eden by creating 12 new jobs and investing $700,000 in a new facility. Loparex, a global manufacturer of polycoated and silicone-coated papers and films, plans to lease 48,000 square-feet of space for this expansion in the former Liberty Textiles plant, which is located across the street from its main facility on Fieldcrest Road. “We are happy to see Loparex continuing to do well in Rockingham County. The company has been operating here for nearly 20 years and completed several expansions here during that time,” said Graham Pervier, president of the Rockingham County Partnership. “This expansion will expand Loparex’s capacity and we hope it will help the company continue to grow in Rockingham County.” The City of Eden and Rockingham County were strategic partners in this expansion. “It is encouraging to see Loparex make its second expansion in our city since 2009, “stated Mike Dougherty, Director of Economic Development for the City of Eden. Loparex is a leading global manufacturer of polycoated and silicone-coated papers and films used in many pressure-sensitive adhesive applications. The company’s products are critical components of many medical supplies and devices, including backings for heartmonitor electrode pads and transdermal patches that deliver medicine through the skin. Loparex products and processes also are used in the automotive industry; for turbine propellers that generate wind power; and precise die-cutting used in mobile phones and digital cameras. The company started operations in Eden in 1995 and it currently has 143 employees there.

Dr. Jones named new principal of Walkertown High Dr. Jay Jones of Eden will take the helm at Walkertown High School, in Forsyth County, as the new principal for 2014. Jones has served as principal of Walkertown Elementary School (WES) for three years and recently was told that he had been confirmed as principal of the high school. Replacing Piper Hendrix, Jones will begin work at the state of the art facility in the upcoming school year, and hopes to impact the students as they prepare for life, career and college. Jones formerly worked as a teacher coordinator, a teacher of Mathematics at Morehead High, and principal at Williamsburg Elementary in Reidsville. Although he loved Jones teaching for those 12 years, he chose to transition into administration, which gives him the opportunity to affect even more children’s lives. His goal as principal at WES was to bring fun into the learning atmosphere for the students and teachers. During his time there he has been involved in events, which ended with him covered in mud, slime and silly string, he was made into a human Rice Krispy Treat. And has memories such as kissing a pig. Jones has a bachelor’s from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, masters from North Carolina A&T State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and received his doctoral from Nova Southeastern University. Excited to be at the helm for the graduating class of 2014, he also looks forward to attending athletic events and school functions. With elementary school now behind him, Jones still hopes to bring that spirit of adventure to the high school level.

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Two Charged with 2nd Degree Murder of Child On Thursday, July 11, 2013 at approximately 2:18 p.m., Officers from the Eden Police Department and personnel from the Eden Rescue Squad and Rockingham County EMS responded to 503 Prospect Street in reference to a 1 year-old child not breathing. Police Officers and Emergency Responders performed CPR on , Toni Maurie Gwynn, was 17 months-old at the scene and transported the child to the Morehead Memorial Hospital. The child was later pronounced dead at the hospital. As with the death of any child within the city, detectives with the Eden Police Department initiated an investigation into the circumstances of the child’s death. The Rockingham County Department of Social Services was contacted to assist with the two other children in the home. The parents of all three children were identified as Antonio Maurice Gwynn and Heather Marie Gwynn. Detectives processed the

scene of the incident and conducted detailed interviews with the parents concerning the circumstances around the death of their daughter. Detectives also had the parents conduct a reenactment of the events leading up to the child’s death. The Rockingham County Department of Social Services is helping care for the Gwynns' two other daughters, who are 4 years old and 5 months old. Soon after, the couple fled, and warrants were issued for their arrest. Antonio and Heather Gwynn were located by a family member at 2090 Stoney Creek School Road in Caswell County. The family member notified the Caswell County Sheriff’s Office and deputies responded. Upon arrival to the residence, Heather Gwynn was taken into custody. Antonio Gwynn fled on foot into the woods. Antonio Gwynn was located about 45 minutes later by Caswell County Deputies and a trooper with North Carolina Highway Patrol and taken into custody. Antonio and Heather

Gwynn were transported to the Eden P o l i c e Department for processing. Antonio (22) and Antonio Heather (22) Gwynn Gwynn were taken into custody without incident, with the assistance of the Caswell C o u n t y Sheriffs Heather Office and Gwynn the North Carolina Highway Patrol. Antonio was charged with 2nd Degree Murder and Felony Child Abuse, and Heather Marie Gwynn was charged with Felony Child Abuse. Antonio was placed under at $3 million bond and Heather a $1 million bond.

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Mayor (1 seat) not filed yet City of Reidsville Councilman at Large (2 seats) not filed yet Town of Madison Mayor (1 seat) David C. Myers Town of Madison Alderman (3 seats) Joseph G. Adams Alan Hensley Terry Owens Brenda T. Platt Town of Mayodan Mayor (1 seat) James (Bud) Cardwell* Town of Mayodan Councilman (2 seats) David Holland Dwight Lake

Andrew (Buddy) Martin* Town of Stoneville Mayor (1 seat)_ Ricky Craddock* Town of Stoneville Councilman (5 seats) Lori Evans Armstrong Johnny R. Farmer Billy Farris* Chuck Hundley * James (Gen) Scales * Glynda Shelton Jerry L. Smith * Henry (Camp) Thornton Town of Wentworth Councilman (2 seats) Robert P. Aswell* Tangie Holcomb Cheryl H. Moore Iris Smith Powell* Lee Templeton *Incumbents

The suspect was struck. He ran a short distance before collapsing in front of Mr. Hall's residence. The decedent was identified as 28 year old, Jesse Ray Walker of 101 Jonquil Lane in Reidsville. Jesse Ray Walker was pronounced dead at the scene. The second suspec 27-yearold Brandon Joe Hanks, of 121 Rhodes Drive in Reidsville, was later found at his home. He is being held on $75,000 bond. During the investigation it was learned the second suspect was 27 year old, Brandon Joe Hanks of 121 Rhodes Drive in Reidsville. Brandon Hanks was located at his residence around 8:00 am this morning. Mr. Hanks was interviewed where he impli-

cated himself and Jesse Ray Walker in the breaking and entering of Hall Well & Plumbing early this morning. Brandon Joe Hanks has been charged with Felony Breaking and Entering, Felony Larceny and Felony Possession of Stolen Property. The copper wire removed from the building at Hall Well & Plumbing was valued at $4,940 dollars. Hanks is currently being held at the Rockingham County Detention Facility under a $75,000 dollars. His first scheduled court appearance is July 22nd in Wentworth District Court. At this time all indications are Mr. Hall was acting in a manner of self -defense. No other charges are currently pending at this time. This is still an ongoing investigation. The results of the full investigation will be presented to the District Attorney's Office for review.

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On Monday July 8th at around 3:19 am the Rockingham County Sheriff's responded to Hall Plumbing, 2411 Flat Rock Road in Reidsville in reference to a reported breaking and entering. While in route to the scene the responding deputies were advised one of the suspects had been shot. According to reports, the property owner Steve Hall was awakened by an alarm which he had set up due to recent larcenies at Hall Well & Plumbing. Mr. Hall reported he saw two subjects in his back yard pushing rolls of copper wire. Mr. Hall then addressed the two suspects telling them to stop. One of the suspects then charged at Mr. Hall. Mr. Hall discharged his weapon.

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Tidbit Lecture on Saura Archaeological Research Eden Preservation Society announces the final Lecture and Dessert to be held August 23, 2013. TALES FROM THE TARHEEL STATE DESSERT AND LECTURE SERIES. This lecture is: THE SAURA ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH ALONG THE DAN RIVER 1938-1988. Presented by editor and author Stephen Davis, Jr., Research Archaeologist and Associate Director of the Research Laboratories of Archaeology and Adjunct Professor at UNCChapel Hill. 7:00 p.m. at Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry Street, Eden, NC. Limited seating. Call 4275711 for tickets. Tickets are $10.00

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River Network announces 2013 River Heroes Awards to those who protect and care for waterways River Network, a national watershed protection organization that includes nearly 2,000 state, regional and local grassroots organizations members, has awarded our Brian Williams, DRBA's Project Manager for Martinsville/Henry County as one of five National River Heroes. The River Hero Award is given to individuals involved with natural resource conservation and celebrates their hardwon successes. Brian was raised on rivers in the south and his love for water and the outdoors shaped his studies and his desire to protect our natural resources. From mapping underwater caves and springs in Florida, to helping develop the largest single "Trout in the Classroom" program in the country, his leadership has inspired thousands of people to get involved in protecting water resources. DRBA's education and outreach programs have engaged thousands of students each year as Brian continues to expand these programs, while working with partners across the community to help preserve and promote the natural resources of the Dan River Basin. "Brian's energy and enthusiasm inspire children and adults alike. Creating a nationally recognized Trout in the Classroom program, he has worked tirelessly to educate over 2,000 youngsters each year," said T & Lindley Butler, founders of DRBA. "Reaching out to the public, Brian's extraordinary commitment to conservation inspires individuals, governmental agencies, and businesses to partner with DRBA in creating riverside trails and boating accesses.” Brian received his award at the National River Networks River Rally Banquet in St Louis, MO. He accepted the award on behalf of the entire DRBA family and thanked his wife Patty Williams for years of support along with his mentor Dr. David Jones."We don't do any of this work alone and our strengths have been because of our partnerships" said Brian. "Overall, it is safe to say that Brian Williams is a true River Hero," said Tiffany Haworth, DRBA's Executive Director. "His leadership has inspired the work of thousands of people to get involved in protecting our watershed. The model he created in Martinsville/Henry County is the model DRBA is using in the other 16 counties of the basin we serve to improve water quality, increase outdoor recreation and educate kids and adults about conservation. He has completely changed the mindset of an entire community by utilizing innovative strategies such as Trout in the Classroom, Heritage Trails, Streamside Trees in the

Classroom (STIC), private river tours, corporate teambuilding outdoors, a river festival and an unbelievable 30-mile, one day clean up. But the most important result of his work is the fact that future generations will continue to protect their natural resources and honor their river because of the seeds he planting today." The other four exceptional 2013 River Heroes honorees are: Kris Sigford, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MN) - Kris has worked to clean up Minnesota's waters for more than 30 years, and that work ultimately spans watersheds that reach all the way to the Gulf of Mexico, Hudson Bay and the Great Lakes. Earl Hatley, Grand Riverkeeper, LEAD Agency (OK) - Earl is a life-long environmental activist, co-founder of the LEAD agency - an environmental justice organization, working on a total of 18 Superfund sites so far in his career. Earl also serves as the Grand Riverkeeper, protecting Grand Lake and the upper Grand River watershed, working with the Waterkeeper Alliance. Paul Klonowski, Des Plaines River Stewards (IL) Paul designed a new program for Lake County Forest Preserve District, becoming the lead River Steward for Section IV of the Des Plaines River and recruiting, training and overseeing a core group of volunteers in numerous activities. Laura Rubin, Huron River Watershed Council (MI)- Laura's passion for protecting the Huron River has resulted in measurable results in water quality improvements; new habitat, recreation and economic projects; increased volunteers; and increased community support. She has also helped grow the organization's Adopt-A-Stream program. "We couldn't be more impressed then we are by the important work these individuals and their organizations are doing to make a meaningful impact on water resources around the nation", said Todd Ambs, River Network President. "Their dedication to - and love of rivers and water- is what inspires us all." River Network hosted the 2013 River Heroes Award winners at a banquet during this year's River Rally conference in St. Louis, MO;to view a short video with this year's awardees, visithttp://youtu.be/MWKG2loM 4e8. Or for more details about the River Hero program, v i s i t w w w. r i v e r h e r o e s . o r g . Nominations are now open for 2014 River Heroes. The Dan River Basin Association works to preserve and protect the river corridor with a series of municipal, county, and state parks and trails; increase public access to rivers;

For the fun of it Why Brett: “Why did you write TGIF on the tops of your shoes? Do you really need to be reminded it’s Friday?” Moe: “That doesn’t stand for ‘Thank Goodness It’s Friday.’ It stands for ‘Toes Go In First.’”

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Call Today For More Information: 336-627-8888 or 336-623-1330 Brian Williams is named on of five National River Heroes build constituency for the rivers and outdoor recreation through monthly outings; protect water quality by instituting stream monitoring across the Basin; promote regional nature and heritage tourism; and bridge boundaries to create a bi-state borderland community. To learn more and to help, visitwww.danriver.org. About River Network River Network is leading a national watershed protection movement that includes more than 2,000 local, state and regional and local grassroots organizations whose primary mission is to protect rivers and watersheds. For twenty-five years, River Network has worked closely with watershed protection groups from coast to coast - building the capacity of state and local organizations, assisting people grappling with water and environmental health problems, protecting habitat for fish and wildlife, developing blue cities and reducing our country's use of water and energy.Visit us online atwww.rivernetwork.org or onFacebook.

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July 4th Fun Parade Displays Eden’s Patriotism

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DRBA Smith River Paddle & Cleanup

You're invited to the Dan River Basin Association's (DRBA's) August 3 First Saturday Outing on the Smith River. Launching on private property with the owner's permission, the paddle will begin at Morgan Ford Bridge near Sandy Level, Virginia. Also with the owner's permission, the outing will end 4.7 miles downstream on private property in Eden, North Carolina. This section of the river is rated as Class I, suitable for novice paddlers. Along the way, participants will collect litter from the river as part of the great Smith River Cleanup. Other portions of the Smith will be cleaned up in the summer and fall for a total of over fifty river miles. Participants will meet at 10a.m. at Morgan Ford Bridge (GPS 36.558877, -79.746087) to unload boats/gear, sign waivers, and set the shuttle. Three Rivers Outfitters of Eden, 336-627-6215 or www.3-R-O.com, will offer boat rentals and shuttle for the outing. Paddlers are urged to choose canoes instead of kayaks, since more trash can be loaded into canoes. Coordinator for the outing is long-time DRBA member and avid paddler Lynda Purcell, renowned for her ability to inspire others to take to the river. Lynda comments, "This is a fine opportunity to 'try paddling' and see the beauty of the river, meet new people and enjoy the day out of doors on the water. Once you have paddled, I feel that you will be hooked!!" Morgan Ford Bridge, the last remaining steel truss bridge spanning the Smith River, was assembled from other structures in 1953-a perfect example of resource reuse. According to DRBA's "An Insider's Guide to the Smith River," available at www.danriver.org, "The throughtruss part was built in 1887,

moved here from Pittsylvania County." From Mecklenburg County came the low truss; the steel girders are from Salem; and the plate girders are from the Norfolk & Western railroad overpass in Vinton. Wildlife and wildflowers are abundant on this section of the river, which crosses the state line about two miles below Morgan Ford Bridge. At the boundary is a large cliff face on river right. The "Insider's Guide" notes that "a rock shelter located here is known locally as 'The Devil's Den.'" About half a mile further downstream is a good example of a Native American fish weir. This vee-shaped rock structure in the river was used to funnel migrating fish into a basket or net as they returned toward the sea after their spawning runs. Both Indians and early settlers used these fish weirs to capture large quantities of fish, providing food and an economic resource. At one-mile intervals further on are two bridges honoring prominent twentieth-century residents of Eden: the physician Dr. John B. Ray and Episcopal priest The Rev. William J. Gordon. The private take-out is half a mile below the William J. Gordon Bridge, just upstream of the Spray Dam. This dam diverts water into the mile-long 1813 Barnett Canal, which generated power for over 150 years in what was one of the largest textile complexes in the piedmont region. The turbine at the foot of the canal provides hydroelectric power to this day. Participants in the outing are asked to dress in layers of quickdrying fabric, to wear close-toed shoes, and be prepared to get wet. All are asked to provide boat, paddles, life jacket and gloves for each boater, lunch and water, and to sign a waiver. To reach Morgan Ford Bridge from US 58 in Virginia:

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At Axton, turn south onto County Road 610 (Axton Road). Drive 8 miles. Turn right onto County Road 622 (Morgan Ford Road). Drive 1.3 miles to the bridge. From Eden, NC: Take NC 14/87(Van Buren Road) north toward Virginia. At a traffic light, turn right onto East Aiken Road. Immediately turn left onto Virginia Street. Drive 3 miles, entering Virginia (Virginia Street becomes Axton Road). Turn left onto County Road 622 (Morgan Ford Road). Drive 1.3 miles to the bridge. Outings and meetings of the Dan River Basin Association are open to the public without charge. For info about the outing, contact Lynda Purcell, lpurcell@nuvox.net, 336-951-2751. For info about the Dan River Basin Association, visit www.danriver.org.

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For The Fun Of It Why Men Are Happier Men can play with toys all their life. Men can wear shorts no matter what their legs look like. Men have one wallet and one pair of shoes which are good for every season. Men can choose whether or not to grow a mustache. Men can "do" their fingernails with a pocket knife. Men's bellies usually hide their large hips. Chocolate is just another snack. The whole garage belongs to them. Weddings take care of themselves. Men's last name never changes. Everything on a man's face stays its original color. Men only have to shave their faces and necks. Men can keep the same hairstyle for years, even decades. Men can do their Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on Christmas Eve in 25 minutes. For men, wrinkles add character. Men can go on a week's vacation and pack only one suitcase. Men's new shoes don't cause blisters, or cut or mangle their feet. Men don't have to stop and think which way to turn a screw. Men have one mood all the time. A wedding dress cost $5000. A tuxedo rental - 100 bucks Men can open all their own jars.

A Loving Couple As Alicia was getting to know Michael and his family, she was very impressed by how much his parents loved each other. “They’re so thoughtful,” Alicia said. “Why, your dad even brings your mom a cup of hot coffee in bed every morning.” After a time, Alicia and Michael were engaged, and then married. On the way from the wedding to the reception, Alicia again remarked on Michael’s loving parents and his mom’s morning coffee in bed. “Tell me,” she said, “does it run in the family?” “It sure does,” replied Michael. “But you should know — I take after my mom.”.

Truth William was notorious for stretching the truth outrageously. When he caught a fish, it quickly grew to three, five, eight, ten pounds, as he repeated the story. A slight accident became a near-death experience, in his words. One day his minister sat down with him and warned sternly of the dangers—both in this life and eternally—of constant lying. “When you feel the urge to embellish the facts,” the clergyman suggested, tapping the cover of his Bible, “remember the Good Book.” The next day, William was telling friends about a stranger he’d just seen come out of the police station. “He had to have been six feet ten inches. Fists the size of basketballs. Biceps like stovepipes. Meanlooking. I saw a glimmer of metal in the back of his car, and I’m sure it was a submachine gun.” William’s minister had been standing nearby, unnoticed. He stepped forward and asked loudly, “And how much do you reckon this fellow weighed?” William, dumbfounded, spotted the preacher’s black Bible. “Er, I guess about ninety pounds.”

Cross Over An army unit on training maneuvers hacked through heavy underbrush to the edge of a river. “Have you found a shallow place for us to cross over?” the lieutenant asked the platoon scout. “Yes, Sir, about a hundred yards downstream.” The soldiers were exhausted when they made their way to the crossing point. Wading into the stream, they soon dropped into a deep hole. The whole platoon floundered in the current and gasped for breath. “I thought you said this place was shallow!” the officer sputtered. “Well, Sir, I watched the ducks go all the way across, and it only came up to the lops of their legs.”

Tardy The regularly tardy high school student ran in geometry class a minute after the bell rang, slamming the door behind him. He noisily collapsed into his desk and slammed his book bag to the floor. “Ken, what kind of behavior is that?” the teacher demanded. “You’ve distracted everybody. You know you should walk in school, not run.” “But you told me last week I’d be suspended if I walked into your class late one more time.”

Rings A first-grade teacher had instructed her students to draw examples of rings. She slowly walked around the room, examining their ideas. At Will’s desk, she stopped in surprise “But Will,” she said, “Those are all squares and rectangles.” “No, they’re not,” Will protested. “They’re boxing rings.”

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A bear went into a shoe store. The clerk was amazed, watching the bear try on oversized loafers and wingtips. The bear found a pair of $50 loafers and gave the clerk a one-hundred-dollar bill. Figuring the bear didn’t understande money and math, the clerk handed back a ten-dollar bill and remarked, “You’re the first bear I’ve ever had for a customer.” “And with your prices, I’m sure I’ll be the last.”

A woman in Ireland happened to meet an old friend, who was blind, and asked how she was faring. “Well,” the blind woman said, “I’ve had to give up me skydivin’.” “Skydivin’! I didn’t know ye could do that?” “Oh, yes. And a fine time I was havin’. But it didn’t agree with me dog.”

Spelling “The word ‘corpse’ has an ‘e’ on the end,” the teacher corrected a spelling student. “Don’t you know the difference between ‘corps’ and a ‘corpse’?” “I think so,” the student answered. “I believe a corps is a dead man, and a corpse is a dead woman.”

Back A fifth-grader was ordered to the back of the line for rowdiness while waiting to enter the school lunchroom. A minute later, he resumed his old place. “What are you trying to do?” asked the teacher monitoring the lunch line. “I sent you to the rear.” “I went, but there’s already somebody back there.”

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Wife on a Train The blonde wife came home from her first day commuting into the city. Her husband noticed she was looking a little pale and asked, “Honey, are you feeling all right?” “Not really,” she replied. “To tell you the truth, I’m a little nauseous from sitting backward on the train.” “Poor dear,” he said. “Why didn’t you ask the person sitting across from you to switch seats for a while?” “I wanted to, but I couldn’t,” she replied. “There was no one there.”

Payments Mother and father were writing out payments for the monthly bills one evening. “Electricity, credit card interest, groceries—everything is going up!” exclaimed the father. “Nothing ever goes down,” agreed the mom. “Take a look at this!” chirped their child, entering the room with her report card.

Homework The fifth-grader was having so much trouble with his math homework that he finally had to call in his father for assistance. The next morning, he confidently turned the assignment in to his teacher. Imagine his amazement when the paper was returned at the end of the day with a grade of 60/F. “Hey!” the boy cried, rising from his desk. “You’ve flunked my dad!”

Biology Biology Teacher: “As you can see from these diagrams, there are

Teacher: “What do you get when you multiply 63 times 14?” Albert: “The wrong answer, I’m sure.”

thousands of miles of arteries, vessels, and blood veins in the human body.” Student: “I guess that’s why old people have ‘tired blood.’”

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Rockingham County 4-Hers Attend 2013 NC 4-H Congress Seven Rockingham County 4-H youth attended NC 4-H Congress in Raleigh at NCSU on June 22 – 25, 2013. Approximately 500 youth, staff and volunteers from around the state attended Congress. Congress is a four day conference focused on leadership, citizenship and community service for our youth. 4-Hers heard from a variety of speakers and were engaged in many citizenship workshops. They youth completed community service projects such as stuffing teddy bears for campers at Victory Junction Camp and also cutting out shoe patterns to send to Uganda to be made into shoes for local children. Youth also had a lot of social, fun time with their new friends from other counties across NC. The last day youth took a visit to the NC Legislative Building in Raleigh. They got a chance to visit with Representative Bert Jones and learned more about his job and the Legislature. From Rockingham County there were seven youth attending representing three 4-H clubs. The youth were Caleb Graves,

Ricky Abbott, Damien Percell, Jarrett Barts, Lorrie Norwood, Lydia Ryan and Lynyanna Rankin. Among Congress activities, NC State 4-H Presentations Contest was going on. We had two 4-hers present at state. Lorrie Norwood gave a wonderful presentation on using horses in therapy in the 14-18 yr old Health and Fitness category. Willow Gatewood presented for the first time at state in the 11-13 yr old – Horse category. Willow received 4th place! Also during Congress, Rockingham County 4-H was awarded with the Bronze North Central District 4-H Community Service Award. This was awarded for all the 4-Hers community service efforts over the past year in our county. We are very proud of this special award! Our Rockingham County 4H youth represented the county proudly and had a wonderful time! Thank you to United Way for helping provide 4-H scholarship dollars to these youth for this special trip! For more information on Rockingham County 4-H contact the 4-H Agent, Morgan Maness

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Sports Shorts

Eden Parks & Rec Dixie Youth Ozone Tournament Team Eden Parks & Rec Men's Church League Playoff Runner Up - Osborne Baptist Blue

Eden Parks & Rec Church Youth Co-ed Softball Season Runner Up and Playoff Runner Up Ruffin Stacey Baptist Church

Eden Parks & Rec Men's Church League Playoff Champs - Freedom Baptist Church

Local Club places second in district tourney The Boys and Girls Club Gators 9 & 10 softball team placed second in the district tournament held at the YMCVA and qualified for the state tournament in Lillington, NC. While in Lillington the team won the first two games. They beat Lillington the host team 2 to 1 in the bottom of the 5th inning. The pitcher for this game was Savannah Laws. The next day the BGC Gators played Reidsville. The game was a tough game for both teams due to the injury of one of the Boys and Girls Club players Emaleigh Hudson who broke her femur running to first base. The

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Boys and Girls Club pulled the game out in 10 innings. Hannah Vernon pitched most of the day for the BGC but Jenessa Johnson pitched also and closed the game out for the BGC Gators. The next two games the BGC Gators played Dunn and Rockingham and lost both of the games but they played very hard. The BGC Gators finished forth in the state tournament. The players for the BGC Gators were: Abbey Corbin, Logan Willard, Amaya Hairston, Sydney Butler, Emma Craig, Alleigh Craddock, Hannah Massey, Hannah Vernon, Jenessa Johnson, Savannah Laws, Emaleigh Hudson, Hayli Arthur. The coaches were Chris Pratt, Sammy Willard, and Jimmy Corbin. Also Emaleigh Hudson was transferred to Wake Medical in Raleigh NC. She was then diagnosed with a broken femur. She had surgery to put a rod in. She has been up and moving around and should be home soon. The family is thankful for all the prayers and visits from family and friends. Also thankful for all the support they were shown from the other teams in the tournament. Emaleigh is still in some pain and has a lot of physical therapy ahead so we ask for continued prayers and support for her. The 11 & 12 Ozone team competed in the the state Ozone tournament held at Freedom

Eden Parks & Rec Church Youth Co-ed Softball Regular Season Champs and Playoff Champs - Trinity Wesleyan Church

Eden Parks & Rec Spring Co-ed Softball League & Playoff Champs - Circle Drive In Park. Playes include: James Brittain, Zack Baumann, Brandon Rohrbach, Ethan Kaneko, Wayne Nicholson, Cody Dunn, Seth Corum, Alondre Simpson, Hunter Carter, Luke Carter and Eric Craig. Coaches were David Tolbert, Mark Corum and Richard Craig. The team put up a great fight with Simpson pitching the first part of the game

but came up short against Bethany and the lost to the YMCA. Thank you to all players, members, parents, coaches and donors for your great effort and support of our entire baseball program. You’re Great!! The Club is now taking applications for our afterschool programs with membership dues

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Eden Parks & Recreation Department Dixie Youth Coach Pitch Braves The Eden Parks & Rec Department/Twice The Ice Pony League All-Stars won the Sectional Championship in Huntsville and participated in the Pony Regional

New Beginnings Church - Eden Parks & Recreation Department Men's Church League Regular Season Champions Kneeling from L to R: Collin Paschal-Brad Martin-Brandon Belton-Darren Gatewood-Ray Gatewood & Corey Smith. Second Row L to R: Trent Draughn-Daryl Paschal -Chase Thacker- -Brian Sexton & Jeff Moore. Third Row L to R: Taylor Spangler - Chris EvansTommy Lunsford & Greg Lunsford. Not Pictured: Jeff Roberts-Don Hayes-Danny GriggsEli Griggs-Eli Roach-Roger Roberson

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Prowlers Youth Football set to begin 3rd Season The Eden Youth Football Prowlers are preparing to begin workouts for their third season in the Rockingham County Youth Football League. Last year, nearly 60 football players from 5-12 years of age played for the Prowlers. “This is an exciting time for young football players in Eden,” said Stacy Price, who serves as the Prowler’s site director for the league. “The competition level, coaching experience, and commitment to player development really sets this our program apart.” Players with the Prowlers are outfitted in Under Armor uniforms, Schutt helmets, and quality football pads. In addition, Prowlers coaches and volunteers have more than 20 years of experience coaching at the high school level, and they are committed to helping kids reach their full potential, both on and off the field. A preseason camp will be held August 5-7, and regular workouts will begin August 12. The cost of the camp is $20.00. Registration for Flag, Tackle I and Tackle II teams is now open. Children residing in Eden interested in becoming better football players should contact Stacy Price at PO Box 4132

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Before you know it, the lazy days of summer will give way to backpacks, lunch boxes and school routines. As we get prepared for the 2013-14 school year with new clothes and school supplies, let’s not forget about safety to protect the approximately 4,000 students on their way to and from school in Eden each school day. TIPS FOR CAR DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS: Be sure that everyone in your car is wearing a seatbelt and that younger children are in properly used child restraint devices. Be sure to leave early enough

to safely deal with any traffic congestion along the way. Pay attention to any traffic control officers. They are there to help ensure that everyone arrives and leaves school safely. Not only is it against the law to fail to comply with a traffic officer’s directions, failure to do so can cause injury and death. Pay attention to stopped school buses. Remember that it is against the law to pass stopped school buses. The only time a motorist does not have to stop for a school bus receiving or discharging passengers is if the motorist is traveling in the opposite direction of the school bus and there is a physical barrier

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Water Filtration Plant Superintendent Dena Reid gives a tour of the facility’s laboratory to City of Eden Citizens Academy students. By Sheralene Thompson, City Clerk

The city’s third annual academy begins Sept. 5 and the deadline to apply is Aug. 23. The Citizens Academy is a 10-week program where city residents are given the opportunity to meet with various municipal leaders and department heads and gain insight into city services and government operations. The sessions are designed to help citizens learn about the City of Eden and the services it provides. Through lectures, hands-on activities and interaction, participants will gain insight into how the city operates on a day-to-day basis as well as how it plans for the future. Participants will learn how city government affects the quality of life in Eden and get hands-on and behind-the-scene looks at how services and programs are provided. Site visits will include trips to the public works, police

and fire departments, and parks and recreational areas. Since many participants will arrive directly from work without eating, a light meal will also be provided each week. Interested participants should submit an application and will be selected on a first-come basis. Class size is limited to 20 participants. Participants must be city residents or living in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction and at least 18 years old. There is no cost to individuals who attend the sessions. If you wish to learn more about the City of Eden’s Citizens Academy, please contact Sheralene Thompson, City Clerk, at 623-2110, option 8, or email sthompson@edennc.us. Applications are available at City Hall, the Eden Chamber of Commerce, the Eden Public Library and online at www.edennc.us/citizensacademy.cfm

Get Fit Eden continues in August By Mike Dougherty, Economic Development Director

The Get Fit Eden fitness program continues into August with Tuesday community walks held in the Draper Village area and Saturday community walks taking place at the Smith River Greenway. Each Tuesday night at 7 p.m., participants will meet at Veteran’s Park, located at the corner of Main Street and Fieldcrest Road. The route runs from Main to Fieldcrest to Ridge and back to Main Street. Approximately 2.5 laps equal a mile. Each Saturday at 9 a.m., participants will meet at the YMCA side of the Smith River Greenway. More than 500 T-shirts were circulated for this program and interest has continued to build throughout the summer. The contest phase of the program will end on Aug. 31. Those participants who have exercised at least three times per week will turn in their completed cards to the Eden

Chamber of Commerce or Eden City Hall. They will be included in the iPad drawing that will take place on Sept. 21 at RiverFest. “I am pleased at the number of people who have said they enjoy exercising in groups and are participating in activities they would not have done alone,” Eden Chamber of Commerce President Jean Ann Wood said. Wood was one of the architects of the Get Fit Eden program. Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Tuggle, who helped launch the program at the May Eden City Council meeting, is also pleased with its results. “The response has been very positive thus far,” Tuggle said. “The program will continue into the fall and 2014 as we encourage our community to seek healthier lifestyles.” For more information on the Get Fit Eden program, call Jean Ann Wood at the Eden Chamber of Commerce at 623-3336 or Mike Dougherty at the City of Eden at 623-2110, option 7.

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Brewing Degree Program receives state approval Students entering RCC this fall can begin their studies in the newly approved Brewing, Distillation, and Fermentation Associate in Science degree program. On July 19, RCC received approval from the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges to launch the new BDF program, which is the first of its kind in the United States and the first to be offered by a community college. Brewing, distillation, and fermentation is big business. Career opportunities exist in biofuel, craft brewing, farming, herbal oils and the small business spinoffs of each. In February, the college began exploring the idea of offering the program by collaborating with local officials, agricultural/economic develop-

ment professionals, and other community colleges across the state. On August 8, the college will hold a grand opening of the Center for Brewing Sciences located in Eden. The center will provide a lab site to support the new academic program. “Rockingham County is uniquely situated and suited for this venture,” said Dr. Michael S. Helmick RCC president. “Rockingham County’s farmland could be used to grow hops as well as certain other crops for ‘green’ fuels and it already has in place a major beer processing plant, a bottling supply company and a manufacturer of distilled spirits. With all the options available to students, the future for our graduates should be very bright.” “The new Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation

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Run for your life... by Ken White

Your miraculous body Do you understand what an incredible feat of engineering you are? (and yes I know that is a preposition Bitsy) The body systems that operate within you are designed so you don't even think about most things that just happen. I had a 1 hour lection on just how a muscle contracts. It is a very long equation that involves sodium and receptors in a long stream and that is just for 1 muscle but you don't just move 1 muscle at a time you move a series of them. It is really cool. In fact you have 11 systems that run your body and most things just happen. So since we are so complicated don't you think YOU are worth looking after( yes Bitsy I did it again but I hope you still love me). I know y'all are probable ready for me to stop writing about school but we are half way through and the closer we get to the end the more interesting things get. It's not just about the body either. This week in my Communications class we discussed a theory about how people should strive to live their life. It is an ancient Indian tribe standard call the Four Agreements. First, be impeccable in your word. That is easy enough; always do what you say you are going to do. Second, don't take anything personally. Now this one is a little harder. You have to learn that what other people think is not so important. Thirdly, and this one is a doozy (yes, that is a word I don't care what spell check says)

White Do not make ASSUMPTIONS! That one is self explanatory but we do it any way don't we, so stop already. Now the fourth one is where the class became divided. The Forth agreement is always do your best. The problem that Joey, Melissa and I had with this is our instructor said that for some people just showing up was the best they could do. BULL!! Showing up is only half the battle. You have to put in some effort. If you are going to get anything out of life you have to put forth some effort. You can't just show up one day and say I am here where is my share. Life will give you many rewards, but to get them you have to give her you everything. You cannot just show up. I can rub one place on your foot and get a reaction out of your head. I know which muscle to stretch to fix Plantar Fasciitis and it's not in your foot. You are INCREDIBLE! Why would you want to just show up when you can do so much more. The next time you think you can't take one more stride in that run go one more, do one more rep on the weight machine, smile when you don't feel like. You are built to live not to just show up. God doesn't expect you to show up in the same package that he sent with so use it up!

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Sheriff Sam Page addresses the media from the podium at the Charlotte Convention Center. Gathered behind him are Sheriffs from across NC and the Nation who oppose the Senate Immigration Bill

Sheriff speaks out against Immigration Bill S.744 Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page was joined on Monday by Pinal County (AZ) Sheriff Paul Babeu and Sheriffs from across America at a Media Conference in June in Charlotte, NC where they spoke out against U.S. Senate Immigration Bill S.744 currently being debated. These Sheriff believe that this Bill, as written, does not adequately address public safety needs; putting amnesty before

the region were on hand to hear the Sheriffs speak out about their concerns with this Bill and the negative impact they fear it will have for years to come. They Sheriffs were gathered at the Charlotte Convention Center in attendance of the Nation Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) 2103 Conference, though this media conference was not sponsored by, nor affiliated with the (NSA).

border security. “We cannot allow the U.S. Senate to put the potential for future votes above the needs and safety of our citizens”, says Sheriff Sam Page. “We can all agree that our Nation’s Immigration Policy needs to be reformed, no question, but we want to see Congress come up with a solution that works instead of rushing to pass a bad Bill.” Media outlets from across

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Rockingham County Schools July Board of Education Meeting Recognitions Congratulations to Courtney Crawford, McMichael High, for obtaining the NCHSAA State 3A Long Jump Championship.

Rockingham County Schools 12+ Years Perfect Attendance Award

Local 4-H students attend 2013 NC 4-H Congress Seven Rockingham County 4-H youth attended NC 4-H Congress in Raleigh at NCSU on June 22 – 25, 2013. Approximately 500 youth, staff

and volunteers from around the state attended Congress. Congress is a four day conference focused on leadership, citizenship and community service

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for our youth. 4-Hers heard from a variety of speakers and were engaged in many citizenship workshops. They youth completed community service projects such as stuffing teddy bears for campers at Victory Junction Camp and also cutting out shoe patterns to send to Uganda to be made into shoes for local children. Youth also had a lot of social, fun time with their new friends from other counties across NC. The last day youth took a visit to the NC Legislative Building in Raleigh. They got a chance to visit with Representative Bert Jones and learned more about his job and the Legislature. From Rockingham County there were seven youth attending representing three 4-H clubs. The youth were Caleb Graves, Ricky Abbott, Damien Percell, Jarrett Barts, Lorrie Norwood, Lydia Ryan and Lynyanna Rankin. Among Congress activities, NC State 4-H Presentations Contest was going on. We had two 4-hers present at state. Lorrie Norwood gave a wonderful presentation on using horses in therapy in the 14-18 yr old Health and Fitness category. Willow Gatewood presented for the first time at state in the 11-13 yr old – Horse category. Willow received 4th place! Also during Congress, Rockingham County 4-H was awarded with the Bronze North Central District 4-H Community Service Award. This was awarded for all the 4-Hers community service efforts over the past year in our county. We are very proud of this special award! Our Rockingham County 4H youth represented the county proudly and had a wonderful time! Thank you to United Way for helping provide 4-H scholarship dollars to these youth for this special trip! For more information on Rockingham County 4-H contact the 4-H Agent, Morgan Maness at 336-342-8230 or morgan_maness@ncsu.edu.

Congratulations to Jonah Shreve, McMichael High 2013 graduate, for having a perfect attendance record for 12+ years (2,160 days)!

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508 Orchard Ave, Eden - Call 627-4711 for information on any of the following • Corn Hole - Every Thursday at 10:00 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. • Dominos - Every Thursday at 11:00 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. • Dance at the CB Hut- We will not be having the dance for the summer months. No dance in May, June, July and August. • Friends Club –Meetings weekly on Tuesdays from 10-11 at the Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to come join the fun and fellowship. The Friends Club goes out to eat on the 4th Tuesday of each month at a local restaurant. • Legal Aid will be August 15th at 10:00am call 1-800-951-2257 to make an appointment • Come walk our track anytime 5 laps=1mile on the Senior Center Track. • Walking Group meets at the track on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00-8:30am. Come Exercise with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-9:00. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights. • Rook or Hand & Foot- Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 and play from 1:00pm until 4:00 pm on Wednesdays. • Bingo Bash at 9:00 on Monday, July 15th at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. ***Pickle ball- Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We play every Friday at 8:00 at Bridge Street Recreation Center. ***Register now for New Computer Classes at the senior center. Basic Beginners (Fridays at 9:00), Internet (Thursdays 9-12) and Print shop (Thursdays 1:30-4). Call 627-4711 to register or get more information. Classes begin September 12 and end Oct 31st.

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Reidsville Senior Center 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville Call 349-1088 for Information on any of the following listings: Our main office is now located in the former Salvation Army Community Bldg. at 708 Barnes St., Reidsville Phone: 394-4841. Fitness Classes are held at The Reidsville Recreation Dept. Gymnasium. • Reidsville Senior Center-Salvation Army Community Bldg.. 708 Barnes St, Reidsville #-336-394-4841 Painting, Crochet, Rook, Canasta, Pegs & Jokers Card Game, Bingo. Call for days and times. • Reidsville Teen Center - 506 Sprinkle St., Reidsville #-336-394-4864 • Recreation Gym - 206 N. Washington Avenue, Reidsville, Call 336-394-4841 Rusty Hinges Exercise, Dance, Senior Aerobics • Senior Strikers Bowling at Reidsville Lanes - 2 pm- 4pm• Wednesday Jewelry Making Class- Free - call for place/time/items needed. • Free tax assistance with the VITA Program, location will be The Reidsville Teen Center, 506 Sprinkle Street. Appointments for Tuesdays and Fridays only from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Call 394-4841 to make an appointment. • Pickleball: If you would like to learn and see what Pickleball is all about please come on out to our clinics Fridays •

Madison / Mayodan Senior Center 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Inside Madison/Mayodan Rec. Dept. Building. Call 548-2789, 548-9572 • Staying Strong: FREE exercise program Adults 55+ Instructor: Julie Joyce Tuesday/Thursday – 10am-11am • Dance Program: This program is for ages 2 - Teens. Classes held Mon., Wed., & Thurs. Schedules and monthly fees will vary. Taught by Deana DeHart and Elizabeth Carter. Call the M-M Rec. Dept. at 548-2789 for info • Piano Program: Piano Lessons every Thurs. for youth and adults. 20 minute sessions, one-on-one lesson with instructor, Dr. James Deere. The cost for lessons is $40 per-month plus books. Spots limited Contact call 548-2789. • Senior Tap Dance Lessons: Taught by Deana DeHart. Thurs. from 1:30pm – 2:30pm. $25 per-month for ages 55+ • Zumba Fitness Program: Classes are held at a variety of times and only cost $3.00 per class! Zumba is taught by certified instructors, Britta Younts, Amy Poe and Benita Lindstrom.

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RCC Center for Active Retirement On the RCC Campus and open to ALL SENIORS • CALL 342-4261, ext. 2163 for details and directions. Special Days Celebrated – August 4. Friendship Day. A day to nurture relationships, new and old. – August 21. National Senior Citizens Day. A day to honor our elderly population—to recognize and show appreciation for the value and contribution of elderly people to home, family, and society. – August 26-30. National Safe at Home Week. To promote and encourage safety in and around the home to prevent needless injuries. More injuries occur at home than in the workplace, and they tend to be more expensive as well. • Living & Aging Expo - Armory in Wentworth 8:00a.m.—12:00p.m. Date: To be announced The committee is working hard to confirm the theme, date, food for breakfast and lunch, secure entertainment, vendors, presenters, advertising and all the things that go into sponsoring a venue.

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Courses Offered: NOTE: Minimum number of students in each class is 10. – Senior Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30a.m. to 10:30a.m. in Room 110 in the Owens Building. We use a variety of videos in this FREE course. – Movie Maker Advanced. The class begins August 20 and meets Tuesdays from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. in Room 103 in the Owens Bldg. (No class Sept. 3 or Oct. 15). Class ends October 22. – Advanced Word III. The class begins Aug. 22 and meets Thursdays from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. in the Owens Bldg. (No class Sept. 5). Class ends Nov. 21. • Mosiac Tiles Coasters. Class will meet August 14 from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. in Room 102 in the Owens Building. Supplies will be furnished. Cost: $20. Instructor: Linda Wilson For additional information and/or to preregister for the above craft classes, call 342-4261, ext. 2163.

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UPCOMING TRIPS Southern Women’s Show in Charlotte September 19 Attend the 31st annual show for fun, fashion, food, celebrity guests, etc. Visit the Balance Your Life Pavilion for home health and nutritional information, sample goodies, win prizes, and discover the latest products to help you balance your busy life. Leave @ 8:00a.m for breakfast at Cracker Barrel in Lexington (your expenses). Expected return by 6p.m. Cost: $30 for admission & transportation to be paid by September 6. • Dixie Classic Fair in Winston Salem October 8 Check out Yesterday Village, which consists of 19 log structures that were built in the 1800’s, the barnyard petting zoo, rides with their thrills, turns, loops, and swoops, and choice of food from more than 100 concessionaries. Leave @ 8:30a.m.—expected return by 6p.m. Admission free for seniors 65 & over, with ID—others will be $9. Cost: $25 for transportation, to be paid by Oct. 1. • Blue Ridge Folklife Festival October 26 Join a host of musicians, moonshiners, cooks, craftspeople, motor heads, mule jumpers, horse pullers, coon dog racers, antique tractor buffs and old-timer gamers for a celebration of the rich heritage and traditions of the region. Leave @ 8:30a.m.—expected return by 6p.m. Cost: $20 transportation to be paid by Oct. 11. Admission if $5 for seniors (your expense) and $10 for adults. • Hold that date: October 24 as plans are being made to attend “Lost in Yonkers” Festival Stage in Winston Salem.

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