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Grogan Park now under construction The John E. Grogan Park, located at Eden City Hall, is under construction. Cirrus Construction of Stoneville, NC is completing the project. More than $250,000 in private donations funded this facility that will include a gazebo, plaza, wall of honor, landscaping and planters. Private fundraising began in the fall of 2014 and continued this year. The generosity of this community was
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illustrated by the success of this fundraising campaign. The fundraising results are as follows: Eden City Staff $33,000 Individual donations $112,000 Commercial donations $56,775 Corporate donations $27,500 Non-Profits $ 26,270 An environmental nature trail is being considered for the park. It will contain kiosks that provide information about the twenty-one varieties of trees that create the beautiful park canopy as well as one to honor Eden’s rivers. A grant is being sought by the Rockingham Community Foundation for this trail. Citizens across the country are seeking gathering places. This has been called the Age of Third Places, as people search for places to go besides work and home. Eden has a history of patronizing its parks. Freedom Park attracts thousands of visitors monthly and last month was the host of two Dixie Youth Sports Tournaments. The Smith River Greenway has been one of the most popular attractions for local residents
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Unrestricted play is essential for healthy cognitive development in children. At Touch-aTruck they will have a chance to explore vehicles of their choice, becoming immersed in the pretend world, experimenting and investigating large vehicles and meeting their operators. From big rigs to emergency vehicles, children of all ages can look, see, touch and ask questions. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the Kid’s Backpack Food Program. (Individual servings: cereal, juice box, spaghetti, nabs, soup, water, oatmeal, Ramen Noodles, Beanie Weenies, etc.) For a complete list of accepted food and beverages, visit exploredennc.com.
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Helen Cardwell Atkins, 78 - Madison George Hathan Allen, 94 Helen Margaret Westmoreland Angel, 93 Kenneth Harold Austin, 71 Anne Monteith Allen Chattie Marie Neal Apple, 88 Reidsville Curtis K. Austin, 77 - Ruffin Polly Branch Burnette, 95 - Eden Brigadier General Furman P. “Bodie” Bodenheimer, Jr. John Coffield Blanton, Jr., 65 Mamie Wagoner Brackin, 83 Walter E. Blue, Jr. Harold Franklin Brown, 82 Marie Gregory Beck, 85 Johnnie Doub Bailey, 86 Guy E. Brown, 44 - Reidsville William Douglas "Doug" Brown, 66 Eden Sherrill Bowman, 69 Mozelle Gordon Brooks, 94 Donna Bradford Compton - Eden Tami Mable Coppala, 56 - Reidsville Arthur “Steve” Cardwell, 67 Madison Walter Lee Chambers, Sr., 89 James G. “Greg” Cox, Jr., 57 Richard Cates Jacqueline Jones “Jackie” Chafin,81 Peggy Bullard Clark, 83 Georgia Ellis Cornatzer, 92 Odella Coble Jacqueline Cole Collins, 65 Nellie Ledbetter Copeland, 99 Madison Darlene Cannon, 53 - Reidsville Berlin Wayne Dean, 82 - Eden James Franklin Duggins Sr., 84 John Martin Elliott Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Frinkley, 77 Mary Virginia Waters “Missy” Foster, 71 George William Fulp, 85 Rockingham County Debra Lyn Fain Franklin, 58 Rockingham County Harold Nelson Flint, 62 Dr. Ross Hunter Gillikin, 88 Madison Barbara Ashburn Gordon, 74 Virginia Rice Geller, 81 - Ruffin Rosie Galloway Lorene Bell Graves William Graves Lera Ann Foley Hurd, 78 - Eden P. Waldo Hawkins, 87 Cf Houglan Pamela Clark Hampton, 65 William “Wimpy” Hamlin, 71 Nellie Mae Hall, 76 - Stoneville
Gerald Robert Hollister, Jr. - Eden Anne Williams Hubbard, 84 - Eden Dorothy Duncan Hutchens, 82 Annie Mae Herbin Frankie Hugh “Tink” Holland, 73 Reidsville Daniel Harvey Harris, 56 Reverend Wayne A. Johnson, 62 Eden George "Randy" Randall Johnson, 65 Moncie Rivers Grogan Joyce, 80 Charles E. Joyce, Sr., 78 Harry Joberg Doris Barksdale Kennedy, 101 - Eden Drew Finley Kramer Charlene Allen Kelly, 87 - Reidsville Mary Wall Kallam, 88 - Reidsville Nadine Lanier Koontz, 88 Daniel Rudd Kernodle, 79 Reidsville Mary Catherine Lawson, 61 Madison Brenda Barker Land, 66 - Stoneville Lois Fern Lyle, 92 Dr. Inessa Mikhaylovna Liokumovich , 83 Arlene Lawson Roger Lynch, 84 Virgie Cook Loye, 89 - Reidsville Laura Carroll Lash, 74 LaGrier Ella Belle Lea Curtis lee Lovings, 73 - Rockingham County Margaret Rose Martin, 77 Paula “Ann” Morphis Messer, 71 Jackie Denise Morton, 51 Sam G. McCall Jr., 79 Derrick Neil Mc Craw, 48 B. Ray McGalliard Susan Gatewood Miller, 77 Lois Townsend McSwain, 83 Robert M. Millen, III, 62 Darenda Louise Moore, 41 Ruth Elizabeth Michael, 82 Ralph M. McAlister, Sr. 89 Brenda Gail Little Marshall Nancy Jane Stanley Morefield, 76 Barbara Dermitt (Naylor) Mary “Nettie” Allen Nail, 92 Mary "Peggy" Ellis Osborne, 92 Eden Dorothy Ann “Mama Dot” Poindexter Pleasant, 71 - Reidsville Rodney Stewart Phibbs, Sr., 82 Benjamin “Redd” Pait, 31 - Reidsville James Bill “J.B.” Prince, 58 -
Reidsville Ramona Harvey Page, 85 - Reidsville Irene Kirkman Powell, 90 Lawrence Price, Jr. Paul John Priddy, Jr., 62 Roger Allen Pierce, 59 Russell H. Rich, 93 Judith Rawls, 84 Rosann Robinson Barbara Alma Ragle Reynolds Reidsville Jean Collins Ross, 71 - Reidsville Sallie Myrtle Stanley, 101 - Reidsville Christine Duggins Sands, 85 Bobby Lee Small, Jr., 58 - Madison John Neal Sheppard, 81 - Madison Hilda Lane Smith Simpson, 67 Thomas Brenneman Smith, 59 Gladys Mae Cornatzer Shore, 90 Edith Newman Smith, 91 Joyce Anderson Stutts, 75 Ronald Gene Shay, 72 - Wentworth Josephine C. Smith, “Jo” Lucinda (Cindy) Wimbish Shannon, 73 - Wentworth Fred O. Smith Thelma “Cricket” Haithcock Smith, 90 - Reidsville Elizabeth “Libby” Ann Boger Smith, 60 Claude William (Chip) Simpson, 77 Ola Mae Stump, 93 - Ruffin Jerry Wayne Stephens, 71 Samuel Emin Thacker, 84 Betty Royal Thornburg James Larry Tutterow, 68 Elizabeth Ann Mitchell Taylor, 62 Wentworth Diane Taylor (Danner) (DT), 60 Hattie Sue West, 84 - Eden Sally Conard - White, 47 - Eden Betty Lou Burton Washburn, 82 Ralph Otis Welker Nelda Mae Hutchins Wall, 91 Richard Rand Walters Bobby Aaron White, 85 John “Lee” Williams, 79 Charles William Woodruff, Sr., 91 Mary Lou Bishop Wilson, 90 Paul David Watkins, 72 - Reidsville Nancy Lowe Willis Randy B. Ward, 68 Robert Wood White, 72 Wilma “Tutt” Rutledge White, 94 Michael Edwin Ziegler, 54
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and those from neighboring Virginia. “Grogan Park honors one of our most popular Mayors and provides our community with a way to enjoy this picturesque city hall campus,” stated Mayor Wayne Tuggle. The park was designed to be completed in stages. The first phase will be finished in September. Other elements may be added over time as funding is available. The city will hold an opening ceremony when the first phase of the park is completed in September. For more information about Grogan Park, contact the City of Eden Parks & Recreation Department at 336-623-2110.
Rockingham County Economic Development & Tourism Launches New Brand Rockingham County Economic Development & Tourism has launched a new community brand to strengthen its business/industry recruitment, small business development and visitor attraction. The new brand celebrates and supports all the good things about Rockingham County: the scenic, natural beauty, assets for businesses and industries, and attributes that make this a good place to visit and call home. The logo features a winding path that leads to a blossoming tree to represent growth and nature. The path can be interpreted as a river, a road or a trail. The six main leaves of the tree represent the County’s six municipalities: Eden, Madison, Mayodan, Reidsville, Stoneville and Wentworth. The background is an off-rectangle, which is the actual geographic shape of Rockingham County. The words Rockingham County NC are large and bold to emphasize the area’s location and differentiate from other communities with Rockingham in the name. The brand features warm, vibrant colors to tie-in with Rockingham County’s natural beauty and represent the diversity of the area. The new identity contains the tag line “You’re in a good place.” This line sums up a central desire that appeals to a wide range of audiences—to have your business in a good place, to work in a good place, to visit a good place, to live in a good place, to raise your family in a good place. “Our new brand is simple and memorable. We feel like it conveys some very strong messages about Rockingham County and the tag line communicates an ideal that makes an emotional connection with our audiences,” said Jan Critz, director of Economic Development & Tourism for Rockingham County. “The County wanted to develop a fresh, new logo that would encompass what makes our community so special to
those who live here and to those who come to visit. It displays our most unique natural assets and reflects unity between the County and all of the municipalities. We are indeed in a GOOD PLACE,” said Lance Metzler, Rockingham County Manager. Part of the creative process to develop the new brand included an online survey of Rockingham County residents. There were over 300 responses to the nine-question survey, which was conducted over a two-week period. Common themes revealed through the survey included: One of Rockingham County’s biggest assets is the abundance of
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Ongoing Events of Interest For Your Own Good... DIABETIC EDUCATION Workshop for everyday living Eden Drug Education Center, 216 Stadium Dr., ( at the corner of Stadium Dr. and Kennedy St., Eden. 3rd Thurs. of every month, 3 pm. No res. necessary, FREE to public! Pete Crouch, Eden Drug FIBROMIALGIA SUPPORT GROUPS • Morehead Hosp. 2 pm, every Friday Morehead Hospital Main Conf. Room Questions: Call 336-589-8968 or 5202057. Texting is accepted. Facebook us at firbrofriendsinnc • TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) nonprofit weight-loss organization . Weekly 1 hour meetings. Annual cost $28. 1/2 price for children 6-18 and spouses joining together. Visit www. tops.org or call 1-800-YEA-TOPS. Contact Laurasgw@gmail.com or call 919-621-3613. The Eden area meets every Mon. at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Church, 233 Stadium Dr Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057.
MOREHEAD HOSPITAL IN EDEN SPONSORING Preregistration is required for ALL classes UNLESS instructed otherwise. Many are FREE of Charge. Call numbers listed for details on each event. Call 336-623-9711
ext, 2412 to register. CHRONIC DISEASE CARE Call for dates and times... • Community of Hope Cancer Support Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room. Call Susie Pool at 336-623-9711, Ext. 2662. • Look Good - Feel Better Smith-McMichael Cancer Center To register, call 336-623-9713. • Parkinson's Support Group May 19th 2 pm Morehead Hospital Dining Room Questions: call 336-627-8510 • Fibromyalgia Support Group Every Friday 2 pm MMH Main Conference Room HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 AM • WMYN AM 11am & 7pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday
ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL IN REIDSVILLE Preregistration is required for ALL classes UNLESS instructed otherwise. Many are FREE of Charge. Call numbers listed.
WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wednesday at 7pm. FREE to Public! Door Prizes! Learn
about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden (next to library) 627-4325 Annie Penn/Cone Health program BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM Cone Health provides Free or low-cost breast and cervical screenings and followup services to eligible women in this region.. For information call 832-0628.
Monthly Support Groups - Alcoholics Anonymous Morehead Hospital Dining Room 8 pm, every Wednesday Open meeting - for those interested in recovery from alcoholism. For more inf, call 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 • Alanon every Thursday at 7pm at First United Meth. Church, Eden. Open meating. • Al-Anon Meeting 1st United Meth. Church - 130 Main Street, Eden Every Thursday, 7pm. - Al-Anon - Reidsville - Tuesdays @ 7:00pm at ar Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr., Reidsville. Sponsored by local AA group and for family & friends affected by alcoholism. Contact 336-9726277 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. ROCK. COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING Third Tuesday of Every Month 7 - 8 p.m. RCC - Advanced Technology Building. 215 Wrenn Mem.Dr. Wentworth, NC 27375 ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn A support group for family members and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call for date & times. South Day Room. Registration not required. For questions, call 951-4674. ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈
Youth Concerns JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM The Draper Vol. Fire Department have started a Junior Firefighter Program for 16 & 17 year old, must be in high school and NC have a driver license. Call 336-635-2233, leave name and number. SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild
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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 THE ARC OF ROCK. CO., INC. Meet at UMAR, 342 Cherokee Camp Road, Wentworth, NC at 4: 30 p.m. Meeting will be held in the first house on the right at the end of the road. Public is invited. Call 336-627-7565. The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. works with and for people with cognitive, intellectual, developmental disabilities & their families. 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? Stephanie (336) 655-1354 MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info
CLUBS WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Meets 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB Meets at the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday or the month - 7pm Call Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA Meets the third Tuesday of every month at Fursty's Restaurant on Freeway Drive in Reidsville at 6:30 pm. RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB meets 3rd Sat. of every month at 10 for snacks. Meeting begins at 10:30 am. We are currently meeting at the Rockingham County Republican Headquarters at 221 Piedmont Street in Reidsville. RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Monthly Meetings held 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. Red Cross Bldg 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville. 434-203-3050 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 Restuarant, 1641 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, 11:30 a.m. All federal active and retired empl. & spouses (incl. postal & military) welcome. Tom Lovell – 336-623-1081.
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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 or for more info, call Brenda Moore at 336623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m.
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THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S’ CONNECTION OF EDEN Brunch 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. August feature: Beth Hinesley from The Carolin aDonor Society., Music by Brenda Elrod. Surprise speaker to visit. Location: 912 Bethlehem Restaurant 912 Bethlehem Church Road, Eden
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MILITARY GROUPS • ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League All Marines, former Marines and spouses invited: 2nd Thur of each mo. at 7 pm at The AIG Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth Chet Chrismon 336-552-8760 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan . Rockingham County Post. The second Saturday of month at 11 AM.Call Post CDR. C D Grant 336-520-1950. • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Meets on the 2nd Sat. of each month at 9:30 AM at Post Building located at 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan. Anyone with or eligible for the American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle is welcome. For info call Don Laster at 336-202-9724. • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY meet every second Monday of month. Chapter 63 -Ag. Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School. Room 180)Social from 6 pm til 7 pm, meeting at 7 pm. We provide transportation for veterans to their VA appts if needed call (336) 349-6040. Volunteers Needed.Call (336) 394-0080. 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, Meetings the 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-347-7432, leave message. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY New location & time 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral in Reidsville Contact Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • “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 2nd Sat. of each month at 961 Church St. Extention, Reidsville, 12 Noon. Call Bobby Jones 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. • GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER GED, Intro to Computers, ESL, Adv. Computer, Employability Skills (HRD) classes Network Room, Resume assists. • Eden - Call 336 623-3007 to reg. • Reidsville - Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes • Mayodan - Call 336-949-4849 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes ROCKINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE Every Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thurs - Friday 10-4 249 The Boulevard, Eden. Tax deductible. Free large load pickup. 627-0160.
FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for international exchange students for the 20142015 school year. Call 910-308-9458.
Meals Provided • 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 Contact Mildred Cochran 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Wanda Barnett • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE Reidsville Salvation Army 704 Barnes St., 349-4923 ext. 106 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am - 1pm Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.
Ongoing Events DANCE - COLUMBIAN CENTER 1210 Old Leaksville Rd, Ridgeway, Va Doors open at 6, Monday & Saturday Music 7pm - 9:30 by the House Rockers. Friday: Music by Southern Fire. No Alcohol. Concessions available. Adults $5 Donation, 12 & under FREE. Good Clean Fun! For information call Wayne at 276-340-6212 THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam starts at 6:15PM August 4 7:00 PM “Snow Creek” August 11 “ “Lucky City” August 18 “ “Hard Times” August 25 “ “Heartstrings” Saturdays at “The Barn” August 8 7:00PM “Lucky City” August 22 7:00PM “Lucky City” Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AT JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville, NC 27320. Saturday Nights. doors open at 6pm, Dance at 7pm. No Alcohol, smoke free. Adults $5 donation, 11 & under free. CASCADE COM. 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. SENIOR DANCES 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.
Church Events “Church Event”s is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more. For up to 10 Lines (or less) the fee is $10 The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them. Call 336-627-9234 and ask for Elizabeth or Lisa.
REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Complete, Free recovery program meeting at ROBERTS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Every Friday evening 7-9, Ph. 336-344-5083 203 Memorial Baptist Church Rd. Stoneville NC 27048 www.robertsmemorialbaptistchurch.org Why Are You Still Addicted? We can Help. •
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Events of Interest ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Technology Building, RCC Campus
10TH ANNUAL MADISON HERITAGE FESTIVAL October 3rd. Business sponsorships and vendors needed. Call Danny at 336-5482305 or Bobby at 336-427-2112
ART IN THE AFTERNOON - Local artists exhibit and sell their original painting. Penn House, Reidsville . September 27. This event is free, for more information call 336-349-1099.
GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH: The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14, just south of Eden, is open from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays; 12:30 to 8 p.m.Wed.; 9 a.m. to noon Sat’s. Consultants and professional genealogists are on hand to assist at no cost. Popular research sites can be accessed free of charge. Copies are 10 cents per page. Appointments can be made for other times. Information: 336-623-7154.
29TH ANNUAL MAYODAN HOMECOMING September 12, The county’s longest-running festival, hosted by the Mayodan Preservation League, brings lots of music, games, food and fun to the streets of downtown Mayodan. Downtown Mayodan on 336-548-2241.
STONEVILLE FALL FESTIVAL Fall fun hits the streets of Stoneville with food, crafts, music and rides. Stoneville, September 27, for more information call 336-573-9393.
TRIAD DAYLILY CLUB FORMING. Please join this group of people who love cultivating daylilies. (Meets 4th Sunday of each month) 2pm - 4pm at Vida pour Tea, 412 State St., Greensboro, NC. Discussions, programs, refreshmens and drawings. RSVP at ww.meetup.com (go under “garden”) or call Lynn at 336456-4509
Upcoming Events EDEN CRUISE INS 2nd Saturday, in Aug, Sept & Oct. Subway parking , Eden, Van Buren Rd.
REIDSVILLE CHAMBER BUSINESS SHOWCASE Parntering with UNIFI and REPREVE October 21-22, 2015. Registration forms available soon. AARON MANUEL MEMORIAL CRUISE IN - Downtown Stoneville, Every 3rd Friday, Through - October. 5pm till 8pm. REIDSVLLIE FARMER’S MARKET - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 7am - 1pm - Market Square 12TH ANNUAL RIVERFEST - This two-day event celebrates Eden’s river heritage with exhibits, history re-enactments, music and arts. Downtown Leaksville, Eden. On September 18 & 19. Visit www.exploreedennc.com or call 336-612-8049.
JUNK-N-YOUR-TRUNK - Find treasures at one of the county’s biggest yard sales. Market Square, Reidsville on October 3. For more information call 336-349-1099 or civet ci.reidsville/planning_a_visit/market_square.com REIDSVILLE FALL JUBILEE- Hosted by the Reidsville Downtown Corporation, the street festival, features one of the region’s biggest car shows, as well as music, arts and crafts, rides and games. Downtown Reidsville October 17, for more information call 336-3491099 or visit www.ci.reidsville.nc.us
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• Dan River Basin Association's 1st Saturday Outing, A 7.5-mile cleanup on Smith River, Mitchell Bridge to Morgan Ford will begin at Mitchell Bridge Access, Mitchell Road (VA 636), Henry County, VA (GPS 36.60264, -79.77658) Dress in layers of synthetic fabric, wear gloves and close-toed shoes, and be prepared to get wet. Bring boat, paddles, life jacket for each boater, lunch, water, and trash bags. Free to the public. Wayne Kirkpatrick, wynbtyk@embarqmail.com or 540-570-3511. www.danriver.org • Dan River Boat Race - Paddlers converge on the Dan River for the 2.5 mile race. Lindsey Bridge Access, Madison. August 1. Visit www.danriverboatrace.org or call 336-548-9572.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 3RD • Rockingham County Board of Commissioners On the Road Meeting - Stoneville Elementary School, 203 Stone St., Stoneville - 6:30.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11TH • Congressman Mark Walker Satellite Office hour 9:30am - 12:20pm in Eden at Eden City Hall, Main Level Conference Room, 308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden, NCB 27288
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH • Pops on the Square (Market Square, Reidsville) -7pm - Transit Vocal (a cappella)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH • 3rd Annual Mud Music & Mayhem - Willow Oaks,, 42 Willow Oaks Dr., Eden. Course will feature over 30 man-made and natural obstacles. This is one of THE most challenging courses around. Participants will climb walls, crawl through tunnels, trudge through mud, jump over fire and many more challenges. Do it to win! Do it for fun! Do it by yourself or with friends! Just do it!!!! After race, you will earn a finishers medal and enjoy a free beer courtesy of Miller. Live entertainment, inflatables for the kids, Miller beer for the adults and great food for everyone. There is no charge for spectators so bring your friends and family. Waves of up to 200 participants will start at the following times: 10am, 10:15am, 10:30am, 10:45am, 11am and 11:15am. Fees for participation $85, Parking is $5 per vehicle.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 17TH • Rockingham County Board of Commissioners - Governmental Center, Commissioners Chambers, 2nd Floor of 371 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth, NC 27375. - 6:30.pm
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19TH • The Reidsville Chamber of Commerce's Annual Golf "Fore" Reidsville Tournament Pennrose Park Country Club. Reg. Open. Kicking off a recycling drive, as part of our #TurnItGreen Business Showcase theme!
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EMS Paramedic Capt. McKinney's Widow Receives Nat'l Commendation Though it has been five months since his death, his memory continues to live on. Captain William McKinney’s wife, Lisa, on June 22nd, was presented a Wake County EMS Challenge coin and a Dog Tag with Captain McKinney’s name embossed on it. The presenter was Derek Collins, a Paramedic from Wake McKinney County that participated in the National EMS Memorial Captain William McKinney’s wife, Lisa and Derek Collins, Bike Ride on May 16-23. A total a Paramedic from Wake County that participated in the of 150 EMS Professionals from National EMS Memorial Bike Ride all over the United States and Canada participated in the 523mile journey from Boston, MA to Paramedic Collins stated event. Prior to beginning each Alexander, VA. that there were 72 honorees either morning, there was a ceremony in killed in the line of duty or died which each rider was called out from natural causes that they rode by the name of his/her honoree in honor of this year. A first timer and a bell rung. to this event, Collins was the only At the end of the seven-day to participate in the ride from NC event, the rider kept one dog tag Home of the GIANT 28” Pizza! this year. Collins said that each and presented the family with the rider is assigned a name of a fall- other one. Collins said that the GIFT en comrade in which they receive age group of the riders this year CERTIFICATES a picture, two dog tags, and brief ranged from 19 years old to 74 information about that person. years old. He is already planning AVAILABLE Being from NC himself, he felt it to participate again next year and was an honor that he had received will continue to wear the dog tag Open 7 Days Captain William McKinney’s of Captain McKinney and other CHECK OUR DAILY SPECIALS! name. honorees for as long as he continMon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri & Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 midnight Each rider, he said, wore the ues to ride. Sunday 12 noon - 11pm dog tags during the seven-day 515 Morgan Road, Eden
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RCS Names Administrative Transfers for 2015-16 School Year Rockingham County, NC – Rockingham County Schools (RCS) has named new administrators at schools across the district for the 2015-16 school year. Future retirements and transfers have created administrative openings in the district. The Rockingham County School Board of Education officially approved these appointments at the Board of Education Meeting on June 8, 2015. The following administrators have accepted new positions, leaving their positions vacant: • Dr. Tiffany Perkins - Chief Academic Officer for Elementary Education/Title I (accepted a position with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction) • Leigh Jones - Chief Academic Officer for Secondary Education (accepted a position with Randolph County Schools) Congratulations to the following administrators on their new appointments: • Director of Elementary Education/Title I - June Nealy - current Principal at Leaksville-Spray Elementary • Principal - Leaksville-Spray Elementary Tania Martin - current Assistant Principal at Central Elementary • Principal - Dillard Elementary - Erica Blackwell - current Assistant Principal at Western Rockingham Middle • Principal - Lincoln Elementary - Karen Hester - current Assistant Principal at Huntsville Elementary • Principal - South End Elementary - Joyce Smith - current Assistant Principal at Leaksville-Spray Elementary • Principal - Holmes Middle - Elliot Miller - current Principal at Reidsville High • Principal - Reidsville High - Ann Mitchell - current Principal at Moss Street Elementary • Assistant Principal - Central Elementary - Christy Bailey - current Assistant Principal at Stoneville Elementary • Assistant Principal - Leaksville-Spray Elementary - Kasie Pruitt current Assistant Principal at Monroeton Elementary • Assistant Principal - Monroeton Elementary - Jan Frazier - current 5th grade teacher at Williamsburg Elementary • Assistant Principal - Williamsburg Elementary - Dr. Nancy Mark - current Assistant Principal at Rockingham County Middle • Assistant Principal - Western Rockingham Middle - Trina McCoy - current Literacy Coach at Reidsville Middle • Assistant Principal - Rockingham County Middle - Tia Scales current Principal Fellows Intern at Reidsville Middle Additional administrative positions will be named at a later date.
Museum & Archives of Rockingham County Names Rossi Executive Director The Museum & Archives of Rockingham County (the MARC) is excited to announce the appointment of Jordan Rossi as the new Executive Director of the Museum. Museum Board President, Joyce Anderson, made the announcement June 26, 2015. Rossi was hired at the quarterly meeting of the museum Board of Directors on Rossi June 25, 2015, following an extended search process. Rossi, who will begin her duties July 1, is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of California State University, Fresno, California and received a Master of Arts degree from UNC-G in History, with an emphasis on museum studies. While at UNC-G she served internships at the Weatherspoon Art Museum and was co-curator of the exhibits Pieces of the Past: The Art of Gwendolyn Magee, and Everyday Change: Stories of UNC-G, 1963-1973. She also served an internship at the Greensboro Historical Museum. Fletcher Waynick, who served as Interim Executive Director of the MARC following the resignation of former Director, Kim Proctor, will remain on the museum staff as Operations Manager and Debbie Cummings Brown will remain as Administrative Assistant. “Fletcher and Debbie have guided this museum through this interim period and we are grateful for their dedicated service and commitment,” said Board President Anderson. At its June 25 meeting the Board of Directors adopted a resolution of thanks to Waynick. Rossi said she’ll spend her first weeks at the MARC meeting as many people in and around Rockingham County as possible. “I’m really looking forward to listening and learning,” she said.
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We all have heard the horror stories of friends and family trying to file their disability with the Kennedy Social Security Administration and being denied, over and over. The unending red tape can be daunting to even the most seasoned professional. But now there is help. Rosemary Kennedy, ACP, NCCP, is here to help take the pressure off of the entire situation. Kennedy worked some 20 years with Attorney Deborah Maury in the Social Security specialty area, as well as on staff with former Senator Kay Hagan helping people stuck in the system. In the latter position, she handled a caseload of up to 850 cases at a time, and did it very well. She also spent time working with then Attorney Richard W. Stone when he was with Maddrey, Medlin and Stone. Stone is a retired Judge with the Rockingham County Superior Court. Her dream is to help people cut through the infamous red tape of the Social Security Disability process. Kennedy graduated from RCC with an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Technology. During all this work in Social Security, she also found the time to earn two certificates for Certified Legal Assistant and Advanced Certified Paralegal in Social Security Disability from the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). In addition she is a SHIIP Certified Counselor in Medicare. As a first step on bringing her dream to fruition, on August 15th at 2pm, Kennedy will present a free Social Security Disability seminar open to the public, and hosted by and at Pleasant View Baptist Church Activity Center, located at 304 W. Meadow Rd., Eden. If you have questions about Social Security disability or wish to schedule a free consultation, you should attend this seminar. This seminar will provide general information about Social Security disability and specific answers to your questions. Kennedy goes on to explain that Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) are for those who have worked five out of the last 10 years and if they are approved they will also be eligible for Medicare. As with Supplemental Security Income (SSI), this is a needs based program and if approved the person would be eligible for Medicaid. Offering in depth Social Security Disability advice, Kennedy wants to help with what to do and not do in your personal situation. The seminar will also feature a webinar and several handouts for additional helpful information. The Goal is to educate the public and help citizens work though their Social Security Disability problems. For a per-
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Have you decided not to vaccinate your child? Are you concerned about vaccine safety? Do you think diseases like measles and whooping cough are problems of the past? Please think again. When you don’t vaccinate, it may affect both your child and the whole community. Here’s one example: As of May 29, 173 people in 21 states and Washington DC became sick with measles. The infection was traced back to Disneyland in California. More than 80 percent of these people had not had vaccines or had no proof of vaccination. Here’s another: In 2012, nearly 50,000 cases of whooping cough were reported. That’s the biggest number in more than 50 years. Herd immunity. Vaccines contain weak or dead versions of foreign substances. They make the immune system create antibodies to fight disease, this not only protects your child, it also provides “herd immunity.” It protects other children and adults from serious infections—especially those too young or too sick to be vaccinated. In the last 20 years, vaccines: Saved more than 732,000 American lives. Prevented 322 million illnesses. Prevented 21 million hospital visits. Saved $295 billion. Most U.S. kids are up to date with their vaccines. These are for diseases such as polio, measles, mumps, whooping cough, and chickenpox. But coverage varies from state to state. In 2013, for example, fewer than 90 percent of 1.5- to 3-year-olds in 17 states had received their first dose of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. Nationally the numbers being vaccinated may also be dipping slightly. Safety first. One reason for this is that parents worry about the safety of vaccines. For example, some believe that the MMR vaccine increases the risk of autism. But study after study has found no link between the two. In 2004, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) concluded firmly that a vaccine preservative does not cause autism. Researchers have also shown that vaccine schedules are generally safe and effective. They work in 85 to 99 percent of cases if you vaccinate before your child becomes sick. It is true that vaccines can cause temporary side effects such as: Redness and swelling at the injection site Fever Soreness where the shot was given But, the risk of serious problems for most people is extremely small. Let the doctor know, though, if your child has a serious reaction—or a history of one—or has a history of allergies to food or medication. You can discuss whether or not to go ahead with more shots. Vaccine schedules. Do you have questions about your child’s vaccine schedule? Or do you need to get caught up? I can point you in the right direction. For example, you can get a copy of current vaccine schedules from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Nothing herein constitutes medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or is a substitute for professional advice. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other medical professional if you have questions or concerns about a medical condition.
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To the Editor, The recent announcement that the Eden Mall Belk Department Store will close in January of 2016 was very sad news for our community. This venerable retailer has had a presence in Eden for decades. Everyone has felt the loss of this store especially city staff and leadership. Much has been said on social media about the store closing, as people share their concerns about this event. I hope to clarify what happened to the Eden Belk store and what is transpiring with retailers across the country. If you do not gain anything else from this letter, please accept that buying local is going to be critical to retaining retailers in any community. Since 2008, the U.S. retail climate has changed dramatically. E-commerce has become increasingly popular with consumers. Middle of the road retailers, such as Belk, J. C. Penney, Sears, and Macys have struggled to combat e-commerce competition and find their niche in this evolving marketplace. Since 2014, sixteen retailers have announced significant store closings, what CNBC described as a “retail tsunami.” Michael Burden of Excess Space Retail Services was quoted this way—
“Shoppers will likely see an average decrease in overall retail square footage of between 1/3 and ½ within the next five to ten years as a shift to e-commerce brings fewer mall visits and a lesser need to keep inventory stocks in stores.” Belk Corporate is considering selling its company. Its sales have been lackluster and e-commerce is impacting sales. Bids for the company were due to the Belk corporate office by July 17, 2015. Most likely an investment group will purchase the company if Belk decides to sell. If that happens, expect more store closings in smaller communities, including the one in Reidsville. Both the Eden and Reidsville Belk stores are in the bottom 5 in terms of sales volume of 300 company stores, making them very vulnerable to closing. Remember that Belk closed its Four Seasons Town Centre store several months ago, a sign that not all was well with the company. On the positive side, there will be more than $3 million in sales potential in the Eden community once Belk closes its doors. Those who wish to open a retail store should consider that there is money to be made in this city. There are several resources available at the city, Chamber of
Dear Editor: Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, and most suicides are a result of untreated mental illness. We know today that more research, advocacy, and education can help prevent these needless deaths. Like so many others, I know about this personally because in 2011 I lost my dad to suicide. For too long, suicide has been swept under the rug while
families have been made to feel ashamed for losing a loved one to mental illness. Now, some solutions may be within our grasp. For example, studies have shown that placing additional barriers on bridges reduces the number of suicides. Once deterred, people often do not try again, and their suicides just never happen. There are similar important findings in other areas such as neurobiology and clinical treatment, but more
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Commerce and county economic development department to help entrepreneurs open businesses. New retailers are constantly being sought by the city, but as was noted above, many are trying to hold onto their current business and diminishing number consider markets the size of Eden or Reidsville. What should Eden consumers do in the wake of this event? Before any of us click on Amazon.com to purchase a product, we should check what Peeble’s and The Front Porch have to offer. Before we head out of town to shop in Greensboro, we should visit The Rack, a beautiful store that sells several lines of attractive women’s clothing, right here on Washington Street. If you need a gift, visit Smith Landing Gifts and More on King’s Hwy or Johnson’s Florist and Antiques or Bella Donna Antiques. Eden Jewelry and Beadful Things, located in Barbour Studio, have a wide selection of jewelry items for your special someone. Space does not allow me to mention all of Eden’s fine businesses, but there are often local alternatives to on-line shopping and going out of town. Supporting Eden businesses provides jobs and keeps tax dollars here, not in other communities. Sincerely, Mike Dougherty Director of Economic Development , City of Eden research is needed. Just as federal funding made the difference in preventing cancer and HIV/AIDS, more funding for suicide prevention research will save lives. My fellow advocates are traveling to Washington, D.C., later this month to tell our members of Congress how important this issue is to us. If you suffer from a mental illness – or you know someone who does – take five minutes right now to call your U.S. Representative and Senators at 202-224-3121, and tell them to make suicide prevention a national priority. You might just save a life. Dana M. Cea Communications Chair, NC Chapter of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Winston-Salem, NC (336) 817-1525
Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 to ensure sobriety prior to transport to our shelter. Upon arrival at our Shelter, the Neighbors are served a hot evening meal by the Host Volunteers for that night. Typically, social time is provided after dinner, and may include movies, games etc. Congregational Nurses visit the Home of Refuge Outreach, Inc. (HORO) Homeless Shelter on Monday nights (except the 1st Monday of each month) to assist our Neighbors with their Medical needs. The staff and volunteers at HORO have a commitment to promote the spiritual welfare of the homeless, and identify and refer to our homeless friends as our “Neighbors”. Organizations and corporations are needed for their voluteers involvement to help with overnight stays hosting a night or nights at the shelter. Volunteers in food prep is also a plus, Bringing or Preparing meals for our Neighbors. We prefer meals other than just “quick” meals. However, we want to offer variety, as much possible. Buses and vans are needed for transportation to and from pickup and drop-off locations for our Neighbors. (Pick-up and drop-off are the same location) Essential supplies are needed for use by both our Neighbors and Volunteers during their time at our Shelter. Some specific supplies needed include: Sheets (twin size) Wash Cloths Toiletries Cleaning Supplies Paper Plates Paper Towels Plastic Utensils Cups PLEASE DO NOT provide clothing. For administrative purposes, these items are referred to clothing ministries We ask that volunteers arrive at the HORO Homeless Shelter by 5:30pm. Can’t spare the time.? There is a need your financial support, and your donations are “Tax Deductible”. Contributions can be made payable to: Home of Refuge ofOutreach, Inc., P.O. Box 4370, Eden, NC, 27289-4370 -or- Online at: www.homeofrefugeoutreach.org It is important for the volunteers to interact with our Neighbors in order that they may feel welcomed and accepted. This interaction may be in the form of sitting down and joining them during meals, or in games during social time. Home of Refuge Outreach, Inc. (HORO) is a 501 (c) 3 not-forprofit organization established in October 2011 by Melissa Galloway and Tremayne Nunley of Reidsville, North Carolina. `The primary objectives of HORO are to provide temporary shelter for the homeless in Rockingham County and to ensure food is provided for the homeless through partnering with other individuals and organizations. In addition they provide minimal but essential clothing items to the homeless as needed. Our future goals are to continue to coordinate efforts to enhance the lives of our Neighbors via faith-based teaching and education, as well as the implementation of empowerment training; including workshops, career counseling, employment training, etc. HORO relies heavily on individual, organizational and corporate donors, and volunteers to sustain our mission.
BLET graduates prepared for law enforcement careers Rockingham Community College’s 44th Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Class graduated June 29. The 13 graduates are: David Wayne Anderson, Joseph Dillon Cundiff, Jay Christopher Davis, Perry Lee Edwards, Alan Ray Fagg, Joshua Clayton Haley, Christopher Grant Kiehl, Preston Hugh Halstead, Brian Jason Korn, Lauren Marie Lalime, Terry Nelson Monday, Jr., Kayla Leighann Price, Kelly Oliver Reynolds.
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Reidsville Athletics The City of Reidsville offers a variety of sports leagues throughout the year which are managed by Athletic Program Supervisor Sam Wilborn. Children can play baseball, softball, football and basketball in local leagues at area parks and the Parks & Rec Gymnasium for a small fee. Youth participating in any recreational athletic events sponsored by the City's Parks and Recreation Department are required to show proof of family coverage or purchase recreation insurance, which is valid for one year (Sept. 15-Sept. 15). Any first-time participants must also supply a copy of their birth certificate. Registration for athletic programs can be done by stopping by the Parks & Recreation Office at 200 N. Franklin St. between 8:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. during the registration period for that sport; by calling 349-1090; mailing in registration information (including a copy of insurance and birth certificate) and payment to 230 W. Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC 27320; faxing information to 634-3067; or going online at the following address:http://activenet.active.co m/reidsvillerec/. Throughout the year, standings and game results will be available on these pages as well. For questions about league rules, interested in volunteering as a coach, etc., you can contact Sam Wilborn by calling 349-1092. Registration information listed below is general unless a specific year is listed. The following programs are available: Check the weather line to see if games are still on: 3491020.
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The City of Eden will be holding a Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, August 22, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. located on Henry St., Eden. Come climb, explore and discover you favorite things on wheels! Featuring vehicles from construction, fire, military, police, public works, rescue, monster, tow and tractor trailer trucks. There will be food, face painting and much more. Children love to explore, climb, touch and crawl. At this event they get to investigate vehicles they see out on the road. From big rigs to emergency vehicles, children of all ages can look, see, touch, and ask questions. We know that unrestricted play is essential for healthy cognitive development in children. At Touch-A-Truck, children have the chance to explore vehicles of their choice, becoming immersed in the pretend world, experimenting and investigating large vehicles and the operators. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the Kids Backpack Food Program. Individual servings: ceral, juice box, spaghetti, nabs, soup, water, oatmeal, ramen noodles, beanie weenies, etc. For a complete list of accepted food and beverages, visit exploreedennc.com For more information contact Cindy Adams at 336-612-8049 or cadams@edennc.us or visit exploreedennc.com.
Eden Goodwill Summer Class Schedule The Goodwill Industries Community Resource Center Eden Campus Summer Schedule. Located at 220 W. Kings Hwy, Suite H, Eden, NC 27288. -GED - Mon-Thu 9:00am-12:00pm - Tue/Thu 5:30pm-8:30pm -Job Search Skills: Market Your Competitive Advantage - Aug. 1014 (M-F) 9:00am-1:00pm -Workplace Survival Skills - Aug. 3-7 (M-F) 9:00am-12:00pm -Workshops GED, HRD and Skills Training Courses are taught by Rockingham Community College Instructors. GED classes are free to NC residents. HRD classes are free to NC unemployed or underemployed residents or VA residents receiving NC UI Benefits. Skills training courses require tuition paid to RCC. Other Resources. You can fax
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Atlanta Drum & Bugle Corps stops through county on way to comepetition. In late July the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps was housed overnight at Rockingham County High School in route to Salem, VA for a competition. The group practiced all day at RCHS with a full ensemble practice / performance that evening in Cougar Stadium. Two members of Spirit team, Ashely Quesinberry and Jacob French, are 2014 graduates of Rockingham County High School. Their families, in conjunction with the RCHS Cougar Band, provided meals for the 200 members of Spirit while they were here. Ashley Quesinberry, is the daughter of Darin and Dawn Quesinberryand Jacob French, is the son of Kim French and Tommy French, all of Eden. Spirit of Atlanta Drum & Bugle Corps (SOA), founded in 1976, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) youth performing arts education organization based in Atlanta, GA. The primary objective of SOA is to provide challenging, high-quality programs for youth through a positive environment that emphasizes character and social development, leadership, self-discipline, and the pursuit of excellence. The corps comprises 150 brass, percussion, and color guard members, ages 15 to 22, who perform an 11-minute show that integrates artistic and athletic skill in an entertaining display of outdoor pageantry. Although most of its members are from the Southeast, the popularity of SOA has attracted members from all over the United States, Canada, and even Great Britain and Japan. Members are selected by audition
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Riverfest returns in September Be sure to mark your calendars for the 12th Annual Riverfest Sept. 18 & 19, 2015 Celebrating Eden’s Art, History and River Heritage. Held in Eden in Historic Downtown Leaksville and Hisotric Leaksville Landing along the Dan River there will be music and fun. Friday night headliner is John King, Saturday night headliner is the Boomers. There will be more thatn 100 Artisans and Crafters, delicious festival foods and treats, interactvie Arts for Children and an exciting Discovery Zone. Kid’s of all ages will enjoy an enhanced Cold-Blooded Encounters: reptiles exhibit will be featured as well as Triad Bloodhounds, the Purina Dog Team. For the extra fun minded there will be Gravey Ball and Water Wars as well as Exhibits and educationalActivites from the Dan River Basin Association.
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Exploring the past If you're doing some Saturday shopping in Eden, its well worth the time and the $1 admission to tour the Eden Historical Museum. Its in a storefront building in the Olde Leaksville Shopping District, and it chronicles the area’s past, from its first inhabitants, the Saura Indians, to the city’s rise as a textile powerhouse. Opened eight years ago, the museum started as a project of the Eden Preservation Society, but recently it has come into its own, establishing a board of directors
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and receiving its own 501(c)(3) designation. Completely run by volunteers, it is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (and by special appointment for group tours). It’s where you’ll learn about William Byrd’s first glimpse of the Dan River Valley in 1728, when he was a member of a surveying party establishing the line between North Carolina and Virginia. He would later recall that view and dub the picturesque spot “the wonderful land of Eden.”
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Museum exhibits explain the development of that 20,000 acres that Byrd eventually acquired and its transition from wilderness to plantation. Portions of it grew into the towns Leaksville, Spray, and Draper. Skip ahead 2 centuries, and you’ll learn from museum exhibits about the merger of the three area towns in 1967. For a new name, the citizens paid tribute to Byrd’s early impression of the area and named the city Eden. The museum does more than capture those historical milestones, it preserves many everyday memories that have been woven into the culture that undergirds Eden’s citizens today. There’s an old crank telephone that was once used at Fieldcrest Mills, as well as shuttles and spools from early textile ventures. A door from a long-gone retailer, DeHart’s Five and Ten, stands as reminder of what life on Washington Street was like decades ago. And, there’s a tribute to the first machine-made Oriental rug that came off the loom in 1928, manufactured just steps from the museum. It put the little town of Leaksville on the map, and production continues at the Karastan plant today. Memories of mill whistles regulating community life are strong, but so was the call to the fields where tobacco was the main crop. Rural life centered around plugging, priming, stringing and curing tobacco leaves. There are relics from the county’s first hospital and mementos from its early doctors. The barnstorming days of aviation are highlighted in the special exhibit, as are memories of the Draper Speedway, a 1950’s hot spot. Allow 30 minutes to an hour for a tour. We are located at 656 Washington Street, Eden. Please call 336-623-0773 for more information.
Adult Literacy Tutor Training Volunteer tutors help adult students in Rockingham County to learn to read, write, or do basic math. Tutors may also assist students who are working on their high school equivalency certificates or learning English. Volunteer tutors are greatly needed at this time, as many students are on a waiting list and are having to wait months and years for tutors. The Rockingham County Literacy Project can help more people only if YOU give your time and talents and become a volunteer tutor! Fridays, August 14, 21, and 28 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. There will also be an online component to the training. Participants should plan to attend all three sessions at the Rockingham County Literacy Project, 705-A Washington Street, Eden. Call Jean Light Kinyon at 627-0007 to pre-register, or visit rcliteracyproject.org for more information.
Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 resumes cover letters and applications browse job related publications, and learn about other employment tools in the community. Hours of Operation: Monday-Thurday 8am-5pm. Friday 8am-4pm If you have any questions or would like to sign up for a class, please contact any of the CRC Staff at 336-623-3007
RCC students named to academic lists Rockingham Community College announces those named to the spring semester 2015 President’s List and Dean’s List. PRESIDENT’S LIST To qualify for the President's List, students must be enrolled fulltime (12 or more credit hours) and maintain a 4.0 grade-point average. Those named are listed below by city of residence. Barnardsville – Jeffery Alan Sawyer; Blanch – Morgan Ann Jones; Browns Summit – Nancy Rebekkah Newman, Austen Paul Peeples; Dobson – Forest Mikael Kimbrell; Eden – Bruce Andrew Arnold, Jonathan Douglas Boulding, Kimberly Ann Brooks, Karishma Pagu Desai, Elisabeth, Michelle Dixon, Courtney Ann Fulton, Elizabeth Thomas Gilley, Joshua Tyler Hanks, Anna Sumerlyn Kohler, Jamie Lynn Martin, Mallory Lynn Minichello, Patrick L. Olivo, Elisabeth Marie Owens, Kristin Leigh Richardson, Tara Carter Shearer, Cody Richmond Shockley, James Dale Smith, Dana Kamal Suleiman, Holly Morgan Tate, Amanda Lauren Woodruff, Amber Nicole Workman; Greensboro – Jordan Danielle Hembree, Jordan Benjamin Miller, Houston Garrett Miller; Hillsborough – Kimberly M. Barbosa; Kernersville – Ryan Alan Jackle; Madison – Bryan Michael Comer, Harly Nichole Goins, Takira Janelle Moore,Andrea Michelle Oakley, Antonio Sanchez, Elizabeth McAnally Thomas, Kristie Machado Tripp, Dylan Hope Vaughn, Ivy Clarissa Wagoner; Mayodan – Jessica Lyndsay Oakes, Lincoln Shayne Thompson, Sarah Riley Tosto; McLeansville – Michael Allen Matthews; Oak Ridge – Jessica Joy Sheilds; Pelham – India Brown Robertson; Pine Hall – Rebekah Elisabeth Joyce; Reidsville – Jennifer R. Altizer, Kimberly Beasley, Brenda Sue Burdge, Brittany Shay Chapmon, Tracy Michelle Coe, Levar Emanuel Dodd, Logan Forrest Gunn, Jennifer Le Hawkins, Faith Renee Jones, Thomas Willem Jurrissen, Vinod Kumar Mahato, Margaret Elizabeth McCann, Dylan Paul Moore, Jason Lee Petty, Sara Lucinda Phillips, Kerri Lynn Potter, Leslie Vallejo Salvador, Tiffany Marie Seward, Quintessa Evangeline Stevenson, MacKenzie Jo Swift, Jacob Hunter Walker, Ciera Bryn Winter; Ruffin – Morgan Paige Dishmon, Zachariah Ray Johnson, Joshua Travis Overby, Sylvia Lorraine Powell; Stokesdale - Jamie Nicole Baron, Rexanna Michelle Murphy; Stoneville – Rexanna M. Murphy, Mark A. Boothe, Franklin D. Chaney, Tammy T.Cook, Kevin A Glasscock, Jennifer H. Simpson, Benjamin R. Smith, Amber L.Tucker, Charles C. White; Alexander C. Winn, Jenna R. Woods; Summerfield – Christopher Michael Ariail, Daniel Joseph Gamache, Laura McClelland Hanf, Melisa Staley Moore, Jean Suzanne Palmer, Marisela Hverta Tinoco, Bryce Tristan Wilson; Westfield – Grace Amanda Smith; Whitsett – Karen Moses Warren; Wilson – Christina Marie Reagan. DEAN’S LIST To qualify for the Dean's List, students must be full-time and maintain a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher. Those named are listed below by city of residence. Browns Summit – Marissa Nicole Mitchell; Burlington – Brittany Joann Willis; Eden - Karsen Hunter Agee, Natasha Nicole Bass, Daniel James Bibee, Carl Willis Booth, Mary Green Boyd, Stephanie Ann Bradford, Morgan Carter, Jesse Lee Case, Stephen Logan Cochran, Lindsay Beth Crumpler, Christopher Ryan Depriest, Kyle David Dubois, Lukas Tyler Dunn, Brandi Michelle Dyer, Marisa Renee Fain, Tyler Jennings Flint, Scott Chadwick Gammons, Joshua E.Harney, Tanner Reid Johnson, Michelle Lee Irvin Law, Michael Wayne Mabe, Sierra Rae Marino, Joseph R Meeks, Joseph Lynn Moore, Elizabeth Roxanne Moxley, Sarah C. Price, Justin Dwight Quesinberry, Janet R. Roach, Joseph Robert Rorrer, Micah Sasser, Jesse Shelton, Sean Michael Shumate, Robert Evan Smith, Colleen Danielle Stevens, Bryson Shane Walker;
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The American Red Cross of Rockingham County, would like to thank Ball Corporation For their recent donation of food, which totaled over 2,000 lbs. of food. Ball Corporation is located at 1900 Barnes St., Reidsville, NC Pictured from left to right is Terri Evans, and Don Stone with Ball Corporation. If you would like to donate food or make a monetary donation to the Red Cross Food Pantry, The address is: American Red Cross Rockingham County 3692 Hwy 14, Reidsville, NC, 27320 Phone:336-349-3434 The Red Cross is a partner agency with the United Way of Rockingham County.
RCC Application Process Deadline is August 6 Don’t wait is the message from the Admissions Staff at RCC. Complete the Admissions Process no later than August 6 and get prepared to register for fall classes. There are 4 easy steps for new students. - First, go to www.rockinghamcc.edu and click on the Apply Now icon. Then, complete the Application for Admission. - Second, request an official transcript from your high school/GED and all colleges attended. Bring sealed copies to the Whitcomb Student Center, or institutions can mail transcripts to the RCC Admissions Office.
- Third, complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. Remember to include RCC’s school code: 002958. - Fourth, come see an admissions counselor on campus to discuss programs of study and placement test requirements. You don’t need an appointment, but you do need to get started today in order to register for fall classes. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7:30am4:00pm; Wednesday 7:30am – 6:00PM; and Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm. For more information call 342-4261, Ext. 2333.
14th Annual Barry Joyce Kicking Cancer Challenge This September, The Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund will hold its 14th Annual Barry Joyce Kicking Cancer Challenge. The event, hosted at Deep Springs Country Club, consists of a golf tournament that serves to benefit the Fund’s mission of ensuring that no one who battles cancer, has to fight alone. The day is also full of prizes, gifts, beverages, lunch, and dinner, and always a great time! The Fund was founded in 2001 and is based within Madison, NC. With a promise that 100% of funds raised will go toward Rockingham County residents, the Fund holds events like the Kicking Cancer Challenge to ensure that cancer patients need not worry about things such as feeding their family, heating their home, or filling their next prescription for medicine. This year’s golf tournament will be held September 28th, with a deadline to register on September 11th. The field will be limited to the first thirty-six paid teams and registrations are held on a first come, first served basis. If you have less than four people on your team, we will gladly pair you with other players. Additionally, if you wish to honor your friends and family who have battled cancer, at the event you can purchase a marker with their name that will be displayed as part of the Circle of Friends at the tournament. Individual and corporate sponsorships are also available. If you have any questions regarding the Kicking Cancer Challenge or the Fund, please feel free to call us at 336-427-HELP (4357) or check out our website at www.bljcancerfund.org.
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Hospice of Rockingham County will hold Volunteer Training Classes on September 22, 24, 29, Oct. 1, 3, 5 from 6-9 pm in the Hospice Home Community Room located at 2150 NC 65 Reidsville NC We are in need of male volunteers and volunteers who are available during the daytime. For additional information, please call Barbara Moore, Manager of Volunteer Services at 427-9026 x 502 or email her at bmhospice@triadbiz.rr.com
Arts Council seeks new Execuitve Director The Rockingham County Arts Council is currently seeking a new Executive Director according to Board President, Karen Pervier. “ Kathryn Gauldin, who served as the Executive Director since 2010 resigned to pursue other interests. “We appreciate all of Kathryn’s efforts on behalf of the arts in Rockingham County. She brought great energy and a unique perspective to this organization”. The position is part-time and all applicants will be considered, including retirees. A job description is available on the Arts Council website: www.artsinrockinghamcounty.org. Resumes should be mailed to PO Box 83, Wentworth, NC 27375.
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Model of 1792 Courthouse to be constructed for exhibit As a center piece for an exhibit on the fist courthouse of Rockingham County (1787), MARC member Si Rothrock and Greensboro retired businessman Gary Brown have agreed to construct a model of the original building. In 1792, Guildford County, from which Rockingham had only recently been carved, sent a two-man delegation over to view Rockingham’s new courthouse which had just been completed by Richard Sharp. Guilford officials were concerned that their second courthouse, that had been completed recently on a similar plan, might be inferior in workmanship. The Guilford delegation made a detailed plan of the Rockingham building with all specifications, including those for furnishing. Using those plans, the model will be built to scale and placed in a glass case in the foyer at MARC. It will open on one side to demonstrate the interior, and it will compliment the original court bench from the 1787 building which belongs to MARC and is on display as a prized relic.
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Reidsville & Wentworth Mr. History: Wentworth Post Office moves to new site By Bob Carter, County Historian
On April 17, 2015, the Wentworth Post Office located in the historic Wright Tavern was closed after thirty three years at that location. The Tavern, erected in 1816 , was restored by the Rockingham County Historical Society following its purchase in 1967. In late 1981, two small front rooms on the east end of the building were rented to the
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 United States Postal Service for use as the Wentworth Post Office. The history of the Wentworth Post Office dates back to November 9, 1794, when Peter Watson was appointed as the first postmaster of Rockingham Courthouse. The name was changed to Wentworth in 1801. During the Civil War,
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Thomas A. Ratliffe, a Wentworth merchant, served as postmaster for the Confederate Postal Department. His store building, erected in 1859, is still standing in Wentworth and is the only structure formerly used as a Confederate Post Office still remaining in this county. On November 9, 1994, the Wentworth Post Office celebrated its bicentennial with a reception and the issuance of a special stamp cancellation. The program was sponsored by the Historical Society under the leadership of the late George A. Atkins. The new Post Office opened for service at 200 County Home Road on April 21, 2015. Erected ca. 1962, the building was donated by the Wentworth Community Improvement Organization to the Town of Wentworth on May 29, 2013. The building was extensively remodeled into a beautiful structure to serve local patrons. A grand opening and ribbon cutting was held at the new facility on May 19, 2015. In recent times the people who have served as postmasters of Wentworth are as follows: Iris Powell 1953-1986; Ronald Bullock 1986-1988: William Gibson 1988-1994; Rickie D. Sharpe 1994-2006; Judy Wall 2006-2014; and Katie Davis 2014.
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Gibsonville – Ryan Worth Hackett, John Stuart Robertson; Greensboro – Justin Edward Butler, Douglas Stanford Pike, Brittany Janelle Poindexter, Jessica Ashton Roberts, Victor E Taylor; Jamestown – Kenneth Stauber Wilson; Kernersville – David Joshua Bent; Lawsonville – Destiny Faith Isley, Bethany-Lea Woods; Madison – Ashley Nicole Baker, Jessica Yaneli Campos, Micah Alexander Collins, Brooke Joyner Comer, Latricia Leandra Fultz, Rhiannon Hope Isley, Brandi Lynn Knott, Jaylon Tavon Lowe, Michael Lee Manuel, Jasmine Nichole Mitchell, Joseph William Plummer, Annetta Kay Pruitt, Destiny Cheyenne Rierson, Zian Elijah Smith, Leslie Shay Teague, Jacob Young Tysinger, Brittany Gail Wyrick; Mayodan – Erin Cassie Lee, Christopher Lee Purdy, Courtney Delane Shelton, Dakota James Webber; Milton – Maria Dejesuz Medrano Castro; Pelham – Micheala Shawnta Holmes, Dylen William Wingate; Providence – Samantha Nicole Martinez; Randleman – Cody Worth Millikan; Reidsville – Erin Cassie Lee, Christopher L.Purdy, Courtney D.Shelton, Dakota J. Webber, Maria D.Medrano Castro, Micheala Shawnta Holmes, Dylan William Wingate, Samantha Nicole Martinez, Cody Worth Millikan; Ruffin - Corey Jacob Delehanty, Terra Renee Isley, Kevin L Pruitt; Sandy Ridge – Courtney Lynnette Shelton; Stokesdale – Victoria Elizabeth Akers, Michael Graham Anderson, Rodney Eric Gauldin, Glenna Marie Granberg, Breanne Danielle Holt, Melanie Alexa Peach; Stoneville – Sydney Anne Belton, Walter Lee Ellington, Raaven Chantaye Hairston, Kaysy Jo Joyce, Micala Danielle Manring, Dustin Tyler Sedlock, James Phillip Stone, James Travis Ward, Caroline Grey Watkins; Summerfield – Tate Jordyn Andrews, John Lucas Brown, Antonio D. Carter, Benjamin Alexander Donnell, Daniel Mitchell Duffy, Victoria Jerri-Rae Friddle, Tony Fritz King, Robin J Murray, Katie Dawn Spence; Trinity – Bradley Ryan Hunt; Walnut Cove –Sarah E Reed; Winston Salem – Joseph Edward Kennedy, Edwin Keith Watson; Yanceyville – Laquita S Fuller.
Powell serves as Page in House of Representatives Kayla Powell, a student at Reidsville High, recently served as a Page for the North Carolina House of Representatives. She is the daughter of Rodney and Julie Powell of Eden and was sponsored by Representative Rayne Brown (Republican - Davidson). Speaker of the House Tim Moore (Republican-Cleveland) Powell appoints and introduces the Pages to Members during the Monday night Session. The House relies on the service of Pages, to assist members and their staffs during Session at committee meetings, in their offices, and to run errands around the Legislature, while learning about the legislative process of our state.
August American Red Cross Blood Drive Schedule -Monday - 08/03/2015 - New Vision Fellowship - 1135 W. Academy St., Madison - Appt. Call Faye Smith at 268-1625 3:00pm-7:30pm -Tuesday - 08/04/2015 - Madison Presbyterian Church - 204 West Decatur St., Madison - www.redcrossblood.org - sponsor code: Madison Mayodan - 11:30am-4:00pm -Thursday - 08/06/2015 - Eden YMCA - 301 South Kennedy St., Eden - Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Enter Sponsor Code: Eden Community - 2:00pm-6:30pm -Friday - 08/07/2015 - Reidsville Family YMCA - Location: First Baptist Church - 409 South Main St., Reidsville - www.redcrossblood.org - sponsor code: Reidsville Community - 11:30am4:00pm -Thursday - 08/13/2015 - Morehead Memorial Hospital - 117 East Kings Hwy, Eden - Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Enter Sponsor Code: Morehead Hospital - 7:30am-4:30pm -Wednesday - 08/19/2015 - City of Eden Public Works - 1050 Klyce St., Eden - Appt: Call Joyce Carter at 627-7783 Ext. 106 - 11:00am-
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Reidsville & Wentworth Miller recognized as Alliance Principal of the Year Elliott Miller, principal of Reidsville High School, was recognized at the annual meeting of the North Carolina School-Based Health Center Alliance. Miller received the Alliance’s Principal of the Year Award. The Principal of the Year Award is given by the North Carolina School-Based Health Center Alliance to a principal who has shown extraordinary support to the school-based health center within his or her school. This support is reflected in the principal’s concern for the well-being of the whole student and not just the education curriculum. It also signifies that the principal includes the school-
based health center as part of the school. Mr. Miller does an excellent job of making sure parents and students know about the center. He gives visitors the opportunity to tour the center and makes sure they are aware of its services. He has stressed the importance of the health center to stakeholders in the community. Finally, Mr. Miller always has an open door to center staff for discussion of new ideas to benefit students. Mr. Miller understands the connection between health and education and believes the Rockingham County Student Health Center at Reidsville High School keeps students in school
and healthy while also making them more successful. This helps improve our graduation rate. He is an advocate for the Student Health Center and can always be counted on to offer his support and assistance. He understands that promoting health will make the students, the school, and the district more successful. This is not the first time that a Rockingham County leader has been recognized by the North Carolina School-Based Health Center Alliance. In 2012 Dr. Rodney Shotwell, Superintendent of the Rockingham County Schools, was presented the Superintendent of the Year Award by the Alliance.
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Rockingham County TDA Announces 2015-2016 Grant Recipients The Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) is pleased to announce that it approved a total of $40,000 in marketing grants to various organizations throughout the county for promoting local events and attractions in 2015 and 2016. The Board received 19 grant applications for this year’s grant cycle and voted to fund a portion of all the grant requests. “Each year a lot of hard work goes into thoroughly reviewing every single grant request. The TDA Board was very pleased with the applications it received this year and is happy to be able to support so many wonderful events throughout Rockingham County,” said Robin Yount, tourism manager for Rockingham County Economic Development and Tourism. The 2015-2016 Marketing and Promotional Grants are awarded to: 1. City of Eden for Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournament 2. City of Eden for the Piedmont Pottery Festival 3. City of Eden for Riverfest 4. City of Eden for Oink & Ale 5. City of Reidsville for Clam Jam 6. City of Reidsville Fall Jubilee Festival 7. City of Reidsville for the Penn House Wedding Shows 8. Dan River Basin Association for 5K Run with the Cows 9. Dan River Boat Race 10. Eden YMCA Halloween Half Marathon 11. Eden YMCA Pickleball Tournament 12. Madison Heritage Festival 13. MARC for Museum Brochure 14. MHS Wrestling Boosters for 3A Mid-East Wrestling Tournament 15. MHS Wrestling Boosters for East Coast Classic Wrestling Tournament 16. MHS Wrestling Boosters for Sara Wilkes Invitational Tournament 17. MHS Wrestling Boosters for Super 32 Challenge 18. Piedmont Folk Legacies for Charlie Poole Music Festival 19. Stoneville Rotary Fall Festival
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• CREEK CREEP - Saturday, August 1 – Come out and join a park ranger for a creek creep! Take a walk in a cool stream as we overturn rocks and strip up the water to see what life we can find. The meet-up will be at the park office at 12 noon. We will enjoy a leisurely stroll in a babbling brook. Participants should expect to get wet so dress appropriately, including footwear. We will be walking in Fall Creek below the waterfall off of DeShazo Mill Road. Pre-registration for this program is required. To register or for more information call 336-427-2530. • HIKE WITH A PARK RANGER - Saturday, August 8 – Come join a park ranger for a leisurely stroll on the Mayo Mountain Ridge Trail. Enjoy this shady walk as a ranger discusses the flora and fauna along the way.
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An A to Z offrering of things to do in Rockingham County. A is for Architect. Enjoy the design of Antonin Raymond, a 20th century architect who was mentored by Frank Lloyd Wright. Pack a picnic and enjoy it in the picnic shelter he designed at the Mayo River State Park in Mayodan. B is for Bison. Pull off Foxwood Road in Madison and watch the bison grazing in the pastures at Piedmont Bison Ranch. C is for campground. Dan River Campground in Stoneville has RV camping, river tubing, a pool, fishing and fun outdoor activities. D is for Disc Golf. Play a round at Lake Reidsville Park. E is for the Environmental Education Center at Haw River State Park in Southern Rockingham County. It’s a great place to brush up on your flora and fauna. F is for Fish Traps. Paddle the Dan River and see the remnants of the v-shaped formations that were made in the waterway by Native Americans. G is for GospelFest. Rockingham Community College is the scene of the spiritfilled concert held in the fall. H is for hamburgers and hot-
The U.S. is still a religious country despite a new report that there's been a nearly eight percent decline over the past seven years among those who hold religious beliefs. More than 70% of the population say they believe in God, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center. "There are still more Christians in America than in any other country on the planet. But their religious rights are being tested by political ideologues who focus on issues such as same sex marriage and greater access to abortion," Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens said. He cited the current Supreme Court case which seeks to give same sex marriage Constitutional validation and recent comments by presidential candidate Hillary Clinton suggesting that Americans put their religious beliefs aside for the
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sake of things such as abortion rights. Clinton made her remarks at a rally in New York where she expressed her support for extended abortion rights for women. She said that in order to achieve that objective, "laws have to be backed up with resources and political will. And deep-seated cultural codes, religious beliefs and structural biases have to be changed." The case before the Supreme Court would make same sex unions the law of the land. The issue of religious rights comes in because if same sex marriage were to become a Constitutional right, the question of whether a church could deny gay marriage on religious grounds arises. Beyond that, there is the issue of
whether a religious university, for example, could lose its tax exempt status for denying on campus housing to a "legally married" same sex couple. Weber, who describes himself as a staunch advocate of religious rights, said that the Supreme Court's decision will determine whether a new reading of the Constitution will undermine the first amendment right granting freedom to practice one's religion according to the tenets of that religion. "It's worrisome at best. At worst, it could signal a victory for those who believe that progressive ideology trumps an individual's religious beliefs as Hillary Clinton has suggested," Weber argued.
This was No 'bird-brain' idea Small business is the engine that drives the American economy, providing the majority of jobs and the latest in innovation, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens. The owners and operators of these enterprises can also lead the way when it comes to caring for the neediest in their communities. Consider the successful Mr. Canary Company of Marion, Indiana. The company makes pre-filled bird feeders utilizing a workforce consisting entirely of disabled workers and has done so throughout the two decades of its existence. The business is doing good, but don't make the mistake
of calling the woman who owns Mr. Canary a "do-gooder." Jan Long is a savvy entrepreneur and is proud of her allAmerican company. "We're not doing this for charity. This is a great, completely overlooked workforce," she's quick to point out. During the 20 years the company has been operating, it has been racking up profits at a healthy rate, defying the critics who said it couldn't be done. It's now a million dollar a year enterprise with its products available at some of the biggest retail stores in the nation.
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Rockingham County 4-Hers Attend 2015 NC 4-H Congress Eight Rockingham County 4-H youth attended NC 4-H Congress in Raleigh at NCSU on July 18-21, 2015. Approximately 520 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 leadership workshops. During the week, youth also elect their new state 4-H officers. The youth also had a lot of social, fun time with their new friends from other counties across NC. This year participants participated in the Green Race for Green Space. Participants walked around NCSU centennial campus and picked up trash and recyclables. Youth at the event picked up over 800 pounds of trash! U.S. CONGRESSMAN MARK WALKER’S MOBILE OFFICE STAFF & ROCKINGHAM COUNTY CITIZENS – U.S. Rep. Mark Walker brings his office to Rockingham County each month. A member of Walker’s team spent time in Wentworth on July 22, to meet with local citizens. Walker’s Constituent Liaison Brad Langston, met with Rockingham County Veterans Services Director Wanda Lane, in the Rockingham County Governmental Center. Langston also talked with Barbara Garland of Eden, at the Rockingham County Agriculture Bldg. The Mobile Office Locations assist constituents who need help with a federal agency
Morgan Maness, 4-H Agent, Ray Hairston, Franco Neal, Essence Long, Erika Padron, Kiyana Brown, Lynyanna Rankin, Rahmya Walker and Daeshawn Thomas attended NC 4-H Congress.
The youth were Lynyanna Rankin, Ray Hairston, Franco Neal, Essence Long, Daeshawn Thomas, Rahmya Walker, Kiyana Brown and Erika Padron. Our Rockingham County 4-H 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!
or department. In an effort to better represent the needs and interests of all area residents, Walker established monthly mobile office hours to serve as an extension of his district offices. A representative of his staff is available to meet with you, listen to your concerns, and address any
problems you may have with a federal or state agency. For more information, contact Congressman Walker’s office at (336) 333-5005 or visit: walker.house.gov/services/mobil e-office-hours.
Among the 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 as therapy animals in the 14-18 yr old - Horse category. Willow Gatewood presented and was awarded first place for her 11-13 year old – Small and Companion Animals presentation! Among Congress activities, NC State 4-H Presentations Contest was going on. We had three 4-Hers present at state. Skye Gatewood presented on Lilac Rabbits in the 9-10 yr old Small and Compantion Animal Category and won gold. Willow Gatewood presented and was awarded silver for her 11-13 year old – Forestry and Wildlife presentation. Lydia Ryan presented and was awarded gold for her Evolution of the Nascar presenta-
tion in the 14-18 yr old—Wheels and Engines category. During the first night of Congress, Lydia Ryan was inducted into the NC 4-H Honor Club. It was a very special occasion where Rockingham County 4-H Alumni, John and Lorrie Norwood tapped Lydia into the special club. Congratulations to Lydia for a successful last 4-H year! Rockingham County 4-H club, Rockin’ Roost 4-H Poultry Club was awarded with the Silver – 2nd place award for the North Central District 4-H Community Service Award. This was awarded for all of the club’s efforts in community service over the past year. We are very proud of them for this special award. For information on Rock. County 4-H contact Morgan Maness at 336-342-8230 or mcmaness@ncsu.edu.
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County skat Bus system Information What is skat? skat is Rockingham County’s *deviated fixed- route public transportation system serving residents and visitors alike. skat provides service six days of week, serving many common destina tions in Rockingham County, providing access to work, school, entertainment, shopping and much more. New buses carry riders in air-conditioned and heated comfort in the safety provided by qualified bus operators. Wherever you have to go...get there your way on skat! *Deviations can occur up to .75 miles from the set fixed route. Please call (336) 347-2287 to inquire about this service.
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How to ride skat Boarding The Bus Await your bus at the nearest skat bus stop and wave to the driver as they approach. For your safety, buses cannot stop at any other location. When the bus arrives, step aboard using the available hand rails for safety. Once on board, you can pay your fare by inserting cash in the farebox or displaying to the driver a skat transit pass. Upon completion of transaction, take the nearest available seat. Exiting The Bus When your chosen stop is approaching, please notify your driver with enough time to make a safe stop. Upon reaching the stop, depart the bus using the available handrails for safety. Wait for the bus to pull away before crossing the street. Wheelchairs skat buses are equipped to carry riders in wheelchairs. Simply alert the driver that you wish to board and they will assist you with using the wheelchair lift. Rider Rules And Courtesy Please follow the guidelines listed below to en- sure a comfortable trip for everyone: • Eating, drinking and smoking are not allowed on the bus • No weapons of any kind are allowed • Please remain seated whenever the bus is in motion • Cursing or rude language is prohibited • Riders under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult • Children must be under parental control at all times • Personal music devices are allowed with use of personal earphones • Cell phone use is asked to be kept at a low volume • Please reserve front seats for seniors and persons with disabilities • Bags, large packages and strollers must be kept out of the aisles • Pets are not allowed on buses, but service animals are accepted • Combustible materials are not allowed at any time
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Skat... Continued From Page 22 able. skat passes can be purFare Information chased in person or by mail from Anyone can ride skat by paying a cash fare on board the bus. For your convenience, multi-ride and unlim- ited-ride passes are avail-
the skat Transit offices, located at the offices of Aging, Disability and Transit Services, 105 Lawsonville Avenue, Reidsville. The non-refundable Student
Semester Pass is avail- able only at RCC’s campus bookstore. Service Hours: Monday - Saturday 7am - 8 pm Holidays (No Service):
• NewYear’sDay • Martin Luther King Jr. Day • GoodFriday • MemorialDay • Independence Day (July 4th) • LaborDay • ThanksgivingDay • ChristmasDay Severe Weather: During times of severe weather, service may be delayed or cancelled. For updates on service during these times, please watch for announcements about Rockingham skat on WFMY News 2 television and online at the rideskat.org website.
TITLE VI STATEMENT Aging, Disability and Transit Services of Rockingham County (ADTS) operates its tran- sit programs (RCATS, skat) without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes he or she has received any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with ADTS and the Federal Transit Ad- ministration. For filing directions, refer to posted notices, rideskat.org or call (336) 3941300.
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According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics study, “Seasonal Patterns in Criminal Victimization Trends”[1], property crime occurs at higher rates during the summer than during other seasons. AlertID, the nationwide safety network, offers tips to help homeowners secure their homes while away on vacation this summer. “By being proactive and taking preventative measures to safeguard your home before you leave for vacation, you will be able to relax and have peace of mind while you are away,” said AlertID Founder, Keli Wilson. Protecting your home can be done quickly and easily by following these tips provided by AlertID Home Security Tips • Be aware of potential dangers in the neighborhood: Sign up for a free AlertID account at
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you are always home, even when you are not. Consider installing motion-sensing lights, which turn on automatically as someone approaches the house. • Secure spare keys: Leave spare keys with a trusted neighbor or family member and never hide them on the property. Burglars have more experience looking for keys than we do at hiding them. • Hire a trusted alarm company: Alarm systems control access points to the home and let homeowners know if someone has invaded their space. • Suspend Newspapers and Mail: A pile of newspapers and a full mailbox is a sure sign that you are not home. Suspend service and restart when you return. • Gate code safety: Criminals have found clever ways to breach a guard gate. Report any suspicious behavior like strangers tailgating into the community or malfunctioning gate code systems. • Social Media Safety: Don’t post on social media that you are leaving town, and wait post photos after you return from your trip. For more tips on how to protect your home while you are away, please visit https://www.alertid.com/search/b urglary.asp. About AlertID AlertID, your neighborhood safety network, is free to use and helps protect families and neighborhoods. AlertID's mission is to help people live safely by providing a secure way to receive trusted public safety alerts and share information with family members and neighbors. AlertID uses technology to help citizens and federal, state and local authorities share information about crime, sex offenders, natural disasters, missing children and severe weather that can threaten public safety. AlertID is accessible to members online as well as by email and mobile app. For more information visit www.AlertID.com
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A great place to spend the day Looking for a great place to spend some time on a rainy day? The Museum & Archives of Rockingham County (MARC) is a great place to start. Preserving and sharing the county's history, MARC has the local history all in one place. Hours of operation are Wednesday - Friday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission adults $5, seniors
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Will of the People honor our law enforcement personnel in Rockingham County
Group honors law enforcement for their sacrifices By Dot Bush
There are many of us who were brought up to respect law enforcement and obey the laws. Today, though, that has become a politically incorrect action. While the police in Ferguson and Baltimore had to stand down and watch rioters loot, burn and destroy businesses they were being vilified by the nightly news pundits. No one spoke out when the "hands up, don't shoot" battle cry proved to be completely false. In Baltimore, the police were attacked by the rioters who threw rocks, bricks and glass at them. They were told to "give the rioters space." Does this make any sense to anyone? As we now know some of the rioters were
paid $5,000 a month which is much more than our law enforcement are paid. There has even been a protest held by some of the rioters who didn't get paid! Yet, our men in blue were humiliated, criticized and shamed by the media and politicians. While most police officers make less than $50,000 a year, one can receive a much larger salary to destroy communities, block traffic and participate in violent protests. There are many reasons not to become a law enforcement officer which include driving fatigue, shift work, lack of vacations but mostly it is a lot of stress. As one police officer said, law enforcement is a passion, a lifestyle, the kind of thing that is just something you are or aren't.
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Choices = Actions = Outcomes Have you ever felt frustrated because what you thought you wanted to have happen in your life wasn't happening the way you want? I have. and I had to come to a place of realizing something before that began to change All Choices Have Consequences, Outcomes, or Results Due to the Actions You Take. What that means is that you are responsible for your outcomes. Yes. You. (I didn't like hearing that the first time either). Your Choices influence your Actions which influence your Outcomes. Period. So how do you get to different choices to do different actions to get to different outcomes? By asking great questions. Ask Yourself These 10 Questions before Taking Action: 1. What is my desired outcome? 2. Is the choice I’m about to make going to move me closer to or farther away from that outcome? 3. Is the Consequence, Outcome, or Result of the choice I am about to make one that I like or not? 4. What other Choices do I have? 5. Does this choice I’m about to make support my dream? 6. Does this choice I’m about to make support my values? 7. Does this choice I’m about to
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As we watch our law enforcement officers strap on that extra 20 pounds of weight every day, we wonder how they can walk, much less run. What is the first phone number we dial when we are threatened or frightened? 911 is the most often number used in those situations. One group of citizens paid tribute, respect and honor to the Law Enforcement Officers of Rockingham County. The grass roots group Will of the People said Thank You to the Chiefs of Police and officers in every town, the Sheriff and deputies, NC State Patrol and FBI at their meeting on June 25th. District Attorney Craig Blitzer did an outstanding job paying tribute to our local men in blue. The audience included Judges and Reidsville City Council members. DA Blitzer read a personal letter from Representative Bert Jones. Blue light bulbs were given out to be placed on lights in front of the homes to signify their support. Rockingham County appreciates our law enforcement officers and hope other counties will follow suit.
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AMAC: Aging workforce good for employers America's aging workforce is a good thing for employers and the economy, according to Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens, noting that a new
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Americans will be turning 65 at a rate of 10,000 a day. "It's not surprising, therefore, that seniors are staying on the job much longer than in the past. Some seniors continue to work well past traditional retirement to make ends meet; many stay because they find fulfillment in their jobs." He pointed out that people are not only living longer these days, they're living healthier, more active lives. That, combined with the greater freedom at home that comes with reduced family obligations, makes older employees more focused on the satisfaction of a job well done. The U.S. Census Bureau says that in 1984 about 15% of the workforce was 65 years of age or older and that in 2014 the labor participation rate of men and women over 65 had grown to nearly 27%. The Gallup survey found that employers gain a competitive advantage by utilizing the experience of older workers and taking advantage of the knowledge they've gained over the years. Meanwhile, a separate study by Gary Burtless, a researcher at the Brookings Institution, indicated that older workers are more productive, as well.
"Compared with earlier generations of aged Americans and compared with contemporary prime-age workers, today's elderly are unusually well educated. Their high relative earnings and later retirement are partly explained by this fact," Burtless concluded. Weber said that working seniors have a positive effect on the economy. They have more disposable income and, as a result, have created a growth market for private sector companies. In fact, he pointed out, J.P. Morgan has put together an Aging Population Index to keep track of companies that benefit from the country's ageing citizenry. In addition, Weber noted that working Baby Boomers pay more taxes and are helping to bolster both their local and national economies. "Ageism is still a problem for older workers, but there are signs that employers are waking up to the reality that there are a lot of benefits to keeping senior employees on their payrolls and hiring from the fast-growing pool of older job seekers. They are beginning to realize that they can be excellent role models for younger workers, that their
enthusiasm is infectious, that in most cases the work means more to them than their paychecks and, of course, that they have had a lifetime of learning from their mistakes," Weber said.
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Beware of scams. Many are so blatant it seems like common sense should prevail, but that is not always the case. NEVER provide ANY information online to an unsolicited request. It’s called “phishing,” and it includes claims that you have won big money, a long-lost relative needs money from you and many other bogus claims. The main thing to remember is it that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. NEVER provide your social security number online, even to a trusted source. At most, provide the last four digits and only to a trusted source. Your social security number IS your identity. Protect it! If you receive a suspicious-looking email, don’t open it. Delete it immediately. Not only could it be a scam, but it might contain a computer virus. These are just a few suggestions for protecting your identity. Keeping it safe is an ongoing job. As technology changes, so should your identity defense. Stay up on the current trends and scams. Take the time to safeguard your identity in every way possible.
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NOTE TO EDITORS: Dan Weber is available for telephone interviews on this issue. Editors/reporters may contact John Grimaldi at 917-846-8485 or jpgrimaldi@verizon.net to set up a call. ABOUT AMAC The Association of Mature American Citizens [http://www.amac.us] is a vibrant, vital and conservative alternative to those organizations, such as AARP, that dominate the choices for mature Americans who want a say in the future of the nation. Where those other organizations may boast of their power to set the agendas for their memberships, AMAC takes its marching orders from its members. We act and speak on their behalf, protecting their interests, and offering a conservative insight on how to best solve the problems they face today. Live long and make a difference by joining us today at http://amac.us/join-amac.
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Preventing Campus Sexual Violence The National Crime Prevention Council and AlertID Offer Solutions to Protect Students According to a Center for Disease Control survey, as many as 1 in 5 women experience some form of sexual assault during their college tenure. In a recent Washington Post analysis of federal campus crime data published July, 2014, more than 3,900 cases of sexual violence on campuses nationwide were reported in 2012, up 50 percent over the prior three years. As a result of this increasingly serious problem, AlertID and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) are working together to offer their free mobile app and prevention tips to help protect students. “You can live safer and be smarter both on campus and off if you remain aware of your surroundings and follow a few basic prevention tips,” said Ann M. Harkins, NCPC President and CEO. AlertID offers a free app to arm students with the information they need to stay safe. Once students download the free app, they can view a map of recent criminal activity and presence of sex offenders in the area as well as review prevention tips from the National Crime Prevention Council. Additionally, the app offers the ability to receive timely crime alerts, when a new offender moves in to the area, and includes a virtual “campus/neighborhood watch” that can help to keep students safe. “When students are aware of the dangers on and around campus, they can take the necessary steps to prevent becoming victims. There is power in numbers and when students share information on AlertID, everyone can stay informed and safe,” said AlertID Founder, Keli Wilson. Please review the following
Free consultation offered to business owners By Lisa Griffith, Owner of Eden’s Own Journal We were born and raised, live and work in Rockingham County. We really care, and are anxious to see your business not only succeed, but thrive. We work hard because we know what it takes to run a business. We know you have to work hard, too. Maybe we can help. Our job is to provide businesses with affordable publicity in a high quality publication for Rockingham County citizens. We can advise you on what you need to advertise, and how, but when it all comes down to it, we can’t make the sale for you. Let us give you a free business consultation that covers everything from the outside appearance and signage of your location down to the public marketing of your business. Call me today, Lisa Finney Griffith, at 336-627-9234. My email is lisag@edensown.com
6 safety tips to help keep students safe on and around campus: 1. Be alert to what goes on around campus. Download the AlertID app and enroll for a free account to receive alerts near your dorm, apartment and on campus. 2. Use the Buddy System. Don’t walk alone if possible, especially at night. 3. Stay in well-lighted areas while walking at night, and entering and exiting buildings. If an area feels unsafe, chances are that others feel the same way. Inform the campus police and let them help make things safer on your campus. 4. Lock your dorm room or apartment. Something so simple and quick can make a huge difference in your safety. 5. Never leave a drink unattended. If you are drinking alcohol, be cognizant to make sure that no one adds a date rape drug to your drink. 6. Report any suspicious activity observed on campus to the campus police or local police when off campus. AlertID, your neighborhood safety network, is free to use and helps protect families and neighborhoods. AlertID's mission is to help people live safely by providing a secure way to receive trust-
ed public safety alerts and share information with family members and neighbors. AlertID uses technology to help citizens and federal, state and local authorities share information about crime, sex offenders, natural disasters, missing children and severe weather that can threaten public safety. AlertID is accessible to members online as well as by email and mobile app. For more information visit www.AlertID.com.
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The following are the policies agreed upon by both parties when running an advertisement in Eden’s Own Journal We Publish Monthly - the 1st of each month Each issue is an entity unto itself. Ads are purchased and run PER ISSUE. DEADLINES WILL BE LISTED IN THE PAPER FOR THE UPCOMING ISSUES (ON PAGE 4) IF A PROOF IS REQUESTED: Information must be turned in at least 24 hours prior to deadline in order to be proofed BEFORE OR BY deadline. An email, fax number, or client on site approval is required. Responsibility of clients: Proofs must be in office by 4pm on day of deadline, otherwise the it will be assumed that the ad is to be run AS IS, printed AS IS, and client will be responsible for payment in full, even if there are mistakes in the advertisement. Eden’s Own Journal/Rockingham County Star is not to be held financially accountable for mistakes in advertisements exceeding the cost of the advertisement itself. Refunds are to be determined by publisher only. PAYMENT OPTIONS • Payment is expected at time of order for advertisement. We accept Master Card, Visa, Debit, Cash, Check or Money Order. • If billing is required, A client must complete billing information for our records, including personal contact numbers & addresses In some cases a credit card may be required to be put on file for our records only. It will not be charged unless requested by client or unless the account is what we consider grossly overdue. (2 or more months) • We do have Discounts for Payment up Front for 3 or more month commitments. • Overdue Charges If a bill is not paid in full by the 14th day of month a $3 late fee will be added. After 2 months overdue an account may be charged to the credit card provided for such purpose. Exceptions may be made with prior aggrement with publisher. Office Hours are 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Thursday. Fridays by appointment only, due to possible Fieldwork. This does not mean we are in the office all these hours. There are events to cover and advertisers to see. Call before coming to office to be sure we are in. Office: 336-627-9234 Cells to call: Lisa Griffith (Owner/Publisher) 336-613-0325 • Elizabeth Doss co/publisher 336-613-3025 AD PLACEMENT EXPLANATION All Ads are ROP ROP (Run Of Press) means: 1) Absolutely NO Guarantee of Placement in any issue. Ads are placed at designers discretion. 2) There is NO Guarantee that a competitor will not be on same or facing pages 3) Requests to be in a particular spot are not guaranteed whatsoever.
or Prime Placement Request 1) $25 paid IN ADVANCE for a specific placement is required. 2) First come first served only. 3) That space will be reserved for that ad, that issue only. 4) In case reserved placement is not supplied in that issue, the only refund will be the $25 placement fee. The advertisement will still be DUE IN FULL no matter where it is placed in that issue.
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School is Cool!
Rockingham County 4-Hers at the NC State 4-H Horse Show on July 8-12, 2015. The Fearless Five Came to Life for Leaksville-Spray Elementary 3rd Grade Students
Rockingham County 4-Hers Compete in 2015 NC State 4-H Horse Show
Mrs. Boyds' third grade students at Leaksville-Spray Elementary wrote the book, “The Fearless Five” to learn about the five soldiers from Eden that lost their lives in Vietnam. This project taught the students a lot about the writing process. It allowed them to learn about the different types of research. Their research came from articles that they found on their Chromebooks, old issues of local newspapers and interviewing other people. They learned that there are many ways to discover new information about a topic. It also gave the students a sense of awareness about something local that took place in the past. This project gave the students the opportunity to see themselves as "authors." They also learned that writing a book is a very tedious and time consuming task.
Twenty one Rockingham County 4-Hers traveled to Raleigh on July 8-12, 2015 to compete in the NC State 4-H Horse Show at the Governor JB Hunt Complex. Rockingham County had the largest delegation present from one county at the
Williamsburg Elementary Wigglin’ Wildcats Performance On May 20, Williamsburg Elementary’s K-3 dance team or "club," the Wigglin' Wildcats, held their big performance for the school and parents. The students were awesome, however, principal, Gary Pyrtle stole the show with his dance moves during the staff flash mob!
LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS WALK FOR BABIES TEAM WHITTEN sponsored by Local 2723 Eden Professional FireFighters Association raised over $800r for the 2015 March of Dimes campaign. Team members completed a 5K walk and received second place in their Division. We would like to thank all of those who contributed for a great cause.
event! 4-Hers took their horses to compete in divisions such as huntseat, western pleasure, adaptive riding and showmanship. Our 4-Hers had some great rides on their horses and won many awards during the week. The 4-Hers also participated in
the opening ceremonies on Friday evening where they walked in as a county and were recognized for all their accomplishments. All three 4-H horse clubs from Rockingham County competed and were present at the opening ceremonies. 4-Hers competed in state 4-H horse artistic expressions contests such as horse poetry, horse poster and horse drawing to name a few. We are very proud of all of our 4-Hers who competed at the State 4-H Horse Show and wish all youth who will be going onto the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Show in Georgia on July 29August 2. 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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School is Cool! RCS Preschool Trike-A-Thon
Rockingham County Preschools geared up for the sixth annual Lisa Lawson Fargis TrikeA-Thon during the week of May 11 - May 15. The event taught preschool children riding toy safety while raising funds to help purchase supplies for preschoolers in the schools. Lisa Fargis was an educator with Rockingham County Schools for 29 years before her untimely and sudden death from cancer. Lisa was the coordinator of Rockingham County School’s Preschool Program for 13 years. She was instrumental in developing a state model preschool program in the county. Lisa was well-loved and respected among
the many agencies and families that she collaborated with to provide services for preschool children. Lisa’s sole mission in her personal and professional life was to help others. This fund helps continue Lisa’s legacy and honor her memory. Prior to the event, the preschool students learned about bicycle and riding toy safety. The final celebration of this fundraising, safety awareness event was the Trike-A-Thon, held at Reidsville High School, Reidsville NC on Friday, May 15. Thank you to Reidsville High JROTC led by Instructor CWO4 Lynn Nesbit, RHS Art Teacher Jodi Chester and her art students, and the RHS Hotbotz Robotics Team for their help with this year’s Trike-A-Thon. The grand total raised throughout Rockingham County Preschools was $4,352.64. Merrianne McCall’s Pre-K class at Western Rockingham Early Childhood Center was recognized as the top fundraising class with $631. Also recognized was Ali Shelton from Ms. McCall’s Pre-K class at Western Rockingham Early Childhood Center for being the top fundraising individual.
Educational Notes • On May 22, 2015, Rockingham County Schools (RCS) held the 5th Annual Employability Seminar. the seminar is a Work Skills seminar and competition between Occu-pational Course of Study (OCS) students from Morehead High, McMichael High, Reidsville High and Rockingham County High schools. It consists of three portions: an Interview/Resume where two students from each school submit a resume and are interviewed by a business leader or school personnel; a School Duel where students in groups of four compete in a “Family Feud” type of competition based on questions from a Occu-pational Curriculum Preparation; and students are judged throughout the entire Seminar on their behavior. Congratulations to all the students who worked diligently the entire school year to compete in the Employability Seminar! • Congratulations to Rockingham County High School for bringing home the gold! Additionally, Reidsville High won the sportsmanship award. • RCS Names Administrative Transfers for 2015-16 School Year - Rockingham County Schools (RCS) has named new administrators at schools across the district for the 2015-16 school year. Future retirements and transfers have created administrative openings in the district. The County School Board of Education officially approved these appointments at a Special Called Board of Education Meeting May 27, 2015. The following administrators will retire, leaving their positions vacant: Linda Bass Principal at Lincoln Elementary retiring June 30; Brenda Nordan Principal at Holmes Middle retiring November 2015; Congratulations to the following administrators on their new appointments: – Principal - Holmes Middle Ann Mitchell - current Principal at Moss Street Elementary – Principal - Moss Street Elementary Tina Chestnut - current Principal
L-R: Bob Wyatt - Board of Education Member, Patricia Mabe, Candice Corcoran,Jenna Harmon Leanna Dalton,Dr. Rodney Shotwell - Superintendent Not Pictured: Hannah Thompson
• Hannah Thompson - Morehead High • Leanna Dalton - McMichael High • Patricia Mabe - McMichael High The Rockingham County Board of Education recognized the outstanding students for their dedication and commitment to education at the Board of Education meeting on July 13, 2015.
Debbie Holland, organized the acts so that there was a mixture of music, talents and ages throughout the program. Jennifer Lenk, 4th grade teacher, was a huge help with the dress rehearsal and the performance. She organized the students and kept the pace moving. This year featured equal amounts of students’ ages…and all amazed the audience with singing, drumming, recorder, hoola hooping, jump roping, dancing, piano & keyboard playing, sign language and comedy. Parents, teachers and students enjoyed the program, as always!
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at Dillard Elementary – Principal - Draper Elementary, Susan Barham - current Principal at Huntsville Elementary – Principal-Huntsville Elem., Russell Vernon - current Principal at Draper Elementary – Assistant Principal - Reidsville Middle, Brenda Nordan - current principal at Holmes Middle retiring November 2015. Additional principal and assistant principal positions will be named at a later date. • New Vision School of Math, Science & Technology held their annual Variety Show on Monday June 8. This tradition started 20+ years ago and always features students’ many talents. Students from kindergarten through 5th grade audition for a committee of judges and are chosen to present in the show. There were 36 acts this year, the largest ever! There were 47 students who participated including Masters of Ceremonies Madison Land and Kiley Joyce. New Vision music teacher,
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Volunteering to Change Lives and Our Community… Winston Churchill once said: “We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give.” Since 1974, Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County (ADTS) has strived to provide meaningful, engaging volunteer and service opportunities for the entire community. Our team of volunteers are partners in providing care and support and have given an impressive amount of their time, energy and service to our community. In the past year alone our volunteers provided more than 13,700 hours of service, touching more than 600 seniors across our County! We delivered over 60,000 meals to homebound seniors; served over 26,000 meals at our group meal sites; provided 333 trips to medical appointments and other important errands; offered numerous trainings and activities at the Center for Active Retirement and LEAF Adult Day Care Center; constructed ramps; and so much more! As you might imagine, it takes many people to make this happen, and none of this would be possible without our fantastic group of over 650 active volunteers. Historically, volunteers have always served as an integral part in the development and successes of nonprofit organizations like ADTS. Recent studies estimate that about a hundred million people volunteer each year with an annual value in the range of $150 billion. At ADTS, we calculate that volunteers have contributed more than $202,000 worth of time and talent to our organization this year! While that’s impressive, the value of a volunteer cannot be defined by dollars alone; their influence is far more profound - we like to say our volunteers are “lending a hand and changing a life!” and for many of the people they come in contact with, they are doing just that! Their energy, motivation, diversity and personal expertise not only touch lives and enhance our service delivery but also increase our visibility and engagement with the community at large, they are truly our front line team members and we are grateful for them.
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At ADTS, many of our programs rely on state and federal funding. Over recent years, these revenue streams have remained stagnant or drastically declined last year, for instance, the NC Legislature cut Home and Community Care Block Grant programs which locally funds Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Adult Day Care and InHome services for aging adults, by nearly one million dollars! Meanwhile the cost of providing services has continued to rise. As you can imagine, these cuts have a significant impact on services; without volunteer support to extend our reach and help fill critical service gaps, some programs simply could not operate. Locally we are challenged not only by flat or decreased funding but also by a rapidly expanding need. As the baby boomers age our "senior" population is expanding at an astonishing rate. In many communities adult children are moving away and aging parents no longer have that critically important family support base. As a community, we must find ways to support the needs of this ever expanding demographic. It is easy to get involved yet your impact is invaluable. One hour, once a month can change a life. The ADTS Volunteer Program includes a variety of volunteer opportunities that provide support and assistance to ADTS’s programs and services. Volunteer opportunities include: Adult Day Health & Day Care Centers, Senior Nutrition Programs, services provided through our Volunteer Caregivers program, assisting at the administrative office and numerous volunteer committees. We offer a flexible program because we want you to become a member of the ADTS team. For example, your service can be long-term or periodic; your hours can be regularly scheduled, seasonal, or occasional. Regardless of your age, we have an opportunity awaiting you! We even have some volunteer positions that allow younger children or grandchildren to participate in the experience. We view every ADTS volunteer as a valuable asset, and consider you a “teammate” who shares our same standards of excellence and mission to serve the residents of Rockingham County. We applaud our current volunteers and recognize that the commitment and dedication of this group is the ultimate expression of service – people acting on behalf of their communities, because of an intrinsic desire to contribute and help. For more information on how you can get involved as a volunteer give us a call at 336-349-2343.
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Eden Senior Center 508 Orchard Ave, Eden - Call 627-4711
• Corn Hole -Every Thursday at 10:00am at the Garden of Eden Senior Center • Friends Club –Meetings are the 2nd and the 4th Tuesdays of each month during the summer from 10-11 at the Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to come join the fun and fellowship. 4th Tuesday Lunch outing somewhere decided by the club members. • Legal Aid will be August 13th at 10:00am call 1-800-951-2257 to make an appointment • Exercise with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8am - 9am . Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights. • Rook - Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center Wednesdays by 12:45 and play from 1:00pm until 4:00 pm . • Hand and Foot – Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 on Tuesdays • Bingo Bash at 9am on Monday August 17th • Pickle ball- Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We play at various times and locations so call for details. • Play Mah Jong – Play on Thursdays. If interested in learning, contact Carla at 627-4711. • Open Craft Time - Monday and Friday afternoons. • If interested in basic Computer skills call the center and we will try to set up a time to help you in the lab. • Community Garden - If interested in joining our community garden please cal Carla at 627-4711
Reidsville Senior Center 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville Call 349-1088 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 Com. 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. • 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 -or- 548-9572
• Quilting Bees - 1st Tuesday of each month from 10-11:30am/FREE- all levels of quilters welcome • Tap Dance - Mondays from 2:30-3:30 pm. $25 a month/discounted for SilverSneaker members • Rook - Mondays from 9-11:30 am/FREE • Pickleball - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 am/FREE • Chair exercise Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 am/FREE for SilverSneakers members • Shag- beginner and intermediate levels Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. $7.50 per class or $30 a month • Cornhole- Mondays at 10:00 am/FREE • Movie Mondays -Every Monday at 1:00 pm Playing holiday movies each week/FREE • Fit and Strong exercise class- Cardio & Strength class begins January 5th FREE/ call 548-2789 to register
Center for Active Retirement - Wentworth 141 and 164 Tyre Dodson Road, in Wentworth (Behind the Old Courthouse in Wentworth) (336) 349-2343
• The Rockingham County Bookmobile will resume serving CAR attendees. The 4th Monday of the month from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The unit will be at the Annex. • Line Dancing. Class meets weekly in the Annex. Mondays from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Cost $2 per hour or $3 a week. Instructor Donna Stone. Please come and try - you just might find that you like it. • Games: Bingo. Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or Rook. Tuesdays from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Blood Pressure Screening: A nurse from ADTS will come to the Center for Active Retirement the 1st Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. A blood pressure monitor is available on site. To make reservations, voice concerns, request information and/or referrals, call 336-637-8428 • Senior Aerobics. Mon’s, Wed’s, and Fri’s from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. In the lower level of CAR 141 Tyre Dodson Road. With the exception of above noted days and times, the room is available for usage from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. We use a variety of videos in this FREE course. • Excercise Equipment. We have PACE (Programmed Accommodating Circuit Excercise) equipment utilizes hydraulic resistance machines that match the effort of the user at any fitness level (accommodating resistance). Also, available is a stationary bike and a gravity rider machine.
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SHERIFF SENDS THANKS TO LOCAL BUSINESS FOR DONATION OF 20 FANS TO “FANS FOR THE ELDERLY” PROGRAM Rockingham County Sam Page met with the staff at the REIDSVILLE FARM BUREAU INSURANCE AGENCY this morning to thank them for their generous donation of 20 fans to our FANS FOR THE ELDERLY program. “I thank these ladies and gentlemen for their very generous donation. Talking with the Rockingham County Chapter of the Red Cross, who facilitates getting these fans out to those in need, I am told that most of the fans being dropped off are already spoken for, so the need is clearly great, especially during the recent record breaking temperatures.” —Sheriff Sam Page
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SHERIFF PAGE EXTENDS THANKS TO N.C. A.L.E. FOR DONATION TO “FANS FOR THE ELDERLY” Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page would like to extend his thanks to the North Carolina office of Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) for their generous donation of 12 fans to the Rockingham County Fans for the Elderly Program. ALE offices across North Carolina gathered the fan donations, which were delivered to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office yesterday by ALE Agent Mike Yates. The fans were then delivered to the Rockingham County chapter of the Red Cross for distribution to those in need.
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For the Fun of it... Newlywed Woman In Her 90s Is Interviewed There was a lady in her 90s who became a sort of local celebrity because she had recently gotten married. The local news station decided to interview her. The interviewer asked questions like how it was to be a newlywed in her 90s. "This isn't my first husband, so it's not much different than the others," she replied with a smile. "Oh? How many husbands have you had?" the interviewer inquired. "This one will be my fourth," she replied. "I was married in my 20s to a banker, then in my 40s to a circus performer. After that I married a preacher." "What does your current husband do?" "Oh he's a funeral director." The interviewer laughed and then asked how she came to marry these men from such different backgrounds and personalities. "It always made sense to me," she replied. "I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go.”
13 things your toddler can do that you can't 1 sleep on 15 pillows, wake up without a neck ache. 2 wear nothing but underwear and shoes while grandma is over. 3 look cool wearing a cape. 4 eat the same food for breakfast, lunch and dinner for three weeks. 5 demand an audience while pooping 6 tell strangers truth about their appearances 7 convince people to assemble in the living room to watch you sing a song you just made up. 8 fit entire body in bathtub 9 inspire gushing praise by drawing a stick figure. 10 have more photos taken of themselves than you in a lifetime 11 sleep sideways across someone else's bed. 12 get an extra cookie from the sample lady just because you're cute. 13 get super excited about grocery shopping.
The New Baby Mr. and Mrs. Taylor had a seven-year-old boy named Pat. Now Mrs. Taylor was expecting another child. Pat had seen babies in other people's houses and had not liked them very much, so he was not delighted about the news that there was soon going to be one in his house too. One evening Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were making plans for the baby's arrival. "This house won't be big enough for use all when the baby comes," said Mr. Taylor. Pat came into the room just then and said, "What are you talking about?""We were saying that we'll have to move to another house now, because the new baby's coming," his mother answered. "It's no use," said Pat hopelessly, "He'll follow us there."
Moms Dictionary TOP BUNK: Where you should never put a child wearing Superman pajamas. TWO MINUTE WARNING: When the baby's face turns red and she begins to make those familiar grunting noises. VERBAL: Able to whine in words WHODUNITNone of the kids that live in your house...
Ticket The cop got out of his car and the kid who was stopped for speeding rolled down his window. "I've been waiting for you all day," the cop said. The kid replied, "Yeah, well I got here as fast as I could." When the cop finally stopped laughing, he sent the kid on his way without a ticket.
Actual Signs • Sign on restaurant window: "Don't stand there and be hungry. Come in and get fed up." • Sign on restaurant window: "Great food (50,000 flies can't be wrong)."
Newspaper A man was at his sons house visiting. He said to his son, "can I borrow a news paper?". His son said, "Dad, this is the 21st century, you can borrow my ipad." That spider never knew what hit him.
House My House is not a mess. It’s just everything is on display for your viewing pleasure. Like a museum.
ABC Sometimes I feel quite intelligent. Other times i have to sing the “A,B,C’s” in my head to remember which letter comes next.
Speeding
Animal Humor
A blonde woman was speeding down the road in her little red sports car and was pulled over by a woman police officer, who was also blonde. The blonde cop asked to the blonde driver’s license. She dug through her purse and was getting progressively more agitated. “What does it look like?” she finally ask. The policewoman replied, “It’s square and it has your picture on it.” The driver finally found a square mirror in her purse, looked at it and handed it to the policewoman. “Here it is,” she said. The blonde officer looked at the mirror, then handed it back saying, “OK, you can go. I didn’t realize you were a cop...”
Q: Why don't they play poker in the jungle? A: Too many cheetahs. Q: What is the difference between a cat and a comma? A: One has the paws before the claws and the other has the clause before the pause. Q: Where do dogs go when they lose their tails? A: To the retail store. Q: What kind of dog tells time? A: A watch dog. Q: What has four legs and an arm? A: A happy pit bull. Q: How do you know if there is an elephant under the bed? A: Your nose is touching the ceiling. Q: Why did the turtle cross the road? A: To get to the Shell station! Q: Why do birds fly South? A: Because it's too far to walk. Q: Why do hummingbirds hum? A: Because they don't know the words. Q: Why was the crow perched on a telephone wire? A: He was going to make a long-distance caw. Q: Why do hens lay eggs? A: If they dropped them, they'd break. Q: Why do seagulls live near the sea? A: Because if they lived near the bay, they would be called bagels. Q: Diner: Do you serve chicken here? A: Waiter: Sit down, sir. We serve anyone. Q: Which side of a chicken has the most feathers? A: The outside. Q: What do you get when you cross a parrot with a centipede? A: A walkie-talkie, of course. Q: Why did the farmer name his pig ink? A: Because he kept running out of his pen
The dreaded tie On the day of my big job interview I woke up late. Frantically I threw on a suit. “OH NO!” I thought. “MY TIE! My Dad wasn’t there to help me, and for the life of me I didn’t know how to tie a tie! I grabbed a tie and ran out the door. “Excuse me sir,” I said to the crossing guard, “I have an important job interview, can you please help me make this tie?!” “Sure” said the guard, “just lie down on this bench.” Well if someone was going to help me I wasn’t going to ask any questions. After he finished and the tie looked good I just had to ask why I had to lie down. “Well in my previous job I learned how to tie tie’s on other people when they were lying down. He replied. What was your previous job? I asked incredulously. “I ran a morg.” he replied.
Sea Shells I live in Montreal, and for that reason my children have never been to a beach before. On our first family trip down South we decided one of the first things we were going to do was head to a beach. As soon as we saw the sand my kids went running off excitedly looking for seashells. “Mom!” screamed my five year old, running towards me with his hands full. “I found hundreds of them right next to each other!” With that he excitedly opened up his little hands revealing a handful of shells, not sea shells, but pistachio nut shells!
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NCACAA Youth Scholarhip winners named The North Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents Association proudly announces Caleb Johnson, Fortune Jones, Sierra Jones, and Jeremiah Vance as the 2015 youth scholarship award winners. The scholarship award is being presented to 4 most deserving students who have exhibited excellence in leadership and community service. North Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents established this $1000 scholarship to four member or life members’ children or grandchildren to aid them with tuition at any University of their choice. Caleb Johnson is the son of Mack and Beverly Johnson from Robeson County. Caleb will be studying Forestry Management at Southeastern Community College University in the fall and plans to transfer to North Carolina State University after two years. Caleb said that he has always loved the outdoors and knew from the very beginning that he wanted a career that would be out in the field. He will be interning with Lumber River Timber Company this summer. He is interested in land management to help people preserve our natural resources. He believes that forestry in North Carolina is a renewable resource that we should use wisely and plan sustainable practices for future generations. When asked how his Extension Agent father, Mack Johnson has impacted his life, he says, “I have been lucky enough to grow up on the farm my greatgrandfather, my grandfather, and my dad worked. The farm is now rented out but is still being farmed in row crops. My dad has helped me see the importance of agriculture. He has also helped me develop a love for the great outdoors. He may no longer farm, but he has showed me you can still love what you do even if plans change. I think my family roots grow deep in agriculture and I plan to continue the tradition.” Fortune Jones is the daughter of Jay and Rosiland Jones from Rockingham County. She is studying Nursing at UNC Chapel Hill. She has a concentration in Psychology and Hispanic Linguistics. She has noticed from volunteering in hospitals that not many staff are fluent in Spanish. This creates added stress for patients and she plans to be an asset for the hospital she will work in by reducing the need for translators. She also enjoys working in geriatrics. She has patience and understanding for the elderly and enjoys comforting them during the difficult stage in their lives. She is excited to have chosen a career that is both rewarding to her and beneficial to others. When asked how her Agent grandfather, Judge Pierce has impacted her life, she says, “My Papaw has impacted my life by bringing a source of wisdom and humor at the same time. He enjoys nothing more than taking his grandkids out to the cow pasture or to pick berries and vegetables that he has grown in his
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backyard. One of my favorite memories with my grandfather is when he was teaching me the proper way to plant a tree. First, we went to the cow pasture and he filled a cardboard box with manure. Then we proceeded to drive back to his house with the manure in the car, which smelled horrible. Then we mixed the manure and water and dirt and planted the tree. It was gross but extremely funny. It is small moments like these that have impacted my life in a significant way. He is also very caring and calls me several times each week just to ask how I am. I could not have a better Papaw.” Sierra Jones is the daughter of Jay and Rosiland Jones from Rockingham County. She will be studying Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina State University in the fall. She will have a minor in Non-Profit Business, which she hopes to use to start her own non-profit business for abused or neglected children. While volunteering at an orphanage in Peru this past summer, she met a little girl who had been abandoned under a bridge and left to die as an infant. This has left a big impact on her life, because she knows that her future career will involve helping children. Her future plans range from opening an orphanage in a foreign country to working in social services right in her own hometown. When asked how her Agent grandfather, Judge Pierce has impacted her life, she says, “My Papaw has had a huge impact on my life, because the story of his life is interesting and inspiring. He has always been a hard worker and even now in retirement, he still seeks out opportunities to help or do work for others. His natural love for agriculture has added lots of variety and humor to my life. One time when I was in fourth grade, he brought me a vine of raw peanuts into the class to teach the other children how they grow. I hope when I am his age, my hard work and career success will be a source of inspiration to my grandchildren as he is to me.” Jeremiah Vance is the son of Jeff and Sharon Vance from Avery County. He will be studying Horticulture at NC State University in the fall. This will allow him to be able to have a career growing plants and trees and still live and raise a family in Avery County. By getting a degree in horticulture, he will have a better knowledge of marketing and business management as well as know how to grow plants and trees which should help him to earn a living doing
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and develop skills like public speaking and organizational abilities. I have learned from him that it is important to work hard and give my best effort. He has also taught me how important research information is to improving agriculture. My father’s work as a local Extension Agent has allowed me to participate in activities that have open my eyes to the career I want to pursue and has given me a love for agriculture.
what he loves to do. His life has always revolved around growing nursery plants, vegetables, and Christmas trees. His favorite day of the year, other than Christmas, was the day they dug potatoes. When asked how his Agent father, Jeff Vance has impacted his life, he says, “My father has had a tremendous impact on every area of my life. He got my involved in 4H which allowed me to grow
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The Racetrack XI
Flash Gordon By Darrell Meade Gregory
Gordon Mangum’s sons, Bill and Frank, were under age and anxiously waiting for the checkered flag to fall so they would be permitted to access the pit area of the track. Their father was racing that day, and they were eager to be part of the after race celebrations and free leftover sandwiches from the concessions operator, the Danville Sandwich Company. Another young boy, flagman George Minter’s son, had his mind on a more lucrative endeavor. As the wooden grandstands were emptying at the races end, Dean Minter rushed under them with a few more boys to search for change that had fallen out of some of the spectator’s trouser pockets. Dean had found over a dollar in change after some races, which was a pretty good haul for short work. Racing was definitely back in the Tri-City area in the summer of ’53. A new racetrack named the Smith River Speedway had just opened up. Some young men from the Spray area had graded
land off of Lincoln Street into a quarter-mile dirt track. The track was not sanctioned and had few restrictions. It was a “run what you brung” track. It appealed to many first-time drivers because it was fun and gave them driving experience on a low budget. There was no purse to pay the winning drivers, as there was no admission fee. However, local businesses and fans were eager to donate anything from cash to steaks to automobile parts for the winners. With inexperienced
drivers and loose rules, it probably was close to a demolition derby by the end of the race. It served as a good race filler until the Draper Speedway reopened.
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After a financially successful first race at Draper, Dixie Racing Circuit was quick to schedule another race on October 11th. Again, all the local talent swamped the infield with their winning cars. The grandstands were not as full as they had been on the dirt track several years ago, but it was close. The racetrack was still undergoing a cleanup from a year of neglect, but the paved surface was clean and race-ready. All the big names and winners from the Dixie Racing Circuit were on hand to give the crowds what they paid for. The winning car owner from the previous race at Draper Speedway, Bobby Shelton from Lynchburg, had another one of his cars, the new No.22 Jr., present instead of his 1st place No.22. This time he had veteran Gordon Mangum driving the ’39 Ford coupe. Shelton definitely needed his best car and driver for the next race at Draper. Carl Burris from Leaksville was also on a strong winning streak with Dixie, taking control of the winner’s circle at Lynchburg. Carl Burris had come a long way from driving the Lemons brother’s No. 0 through the fence and back on the track, never loosing a lap at Draper several years ago. A lead-footed driver who did not back down, he was also a quite a character. At one time, he had a monkey that rode with him while doing practice laps before the race, exciting the spectators. It was no monkey business now, as he was consistently taking the checkered flag. Burris was rough on equipment and hard to handle on the ovals. When the thirty-lap feature race started, there was a cluster of top drivers fighting for the lead. Much of the fence had been knocked down by then, as the cars were careening through it all afternoon during the day’s previous races. Wendell Scott flipped his ’40 Ford on the backstretch tearing his engine from the frame and sending the V-8 bouncing down the track. As the feature race continued, the driving skills of Gordon Mangum pushed the dominating No. 22 Jr. to the front. The car and the driver paired up so well that Mangum was three-quarters of a lap ahead of his nearest threat. Carl Burris was able to muster a 2nd place finish in the No.20. The “Woodchopper” from Stuart, Virginia, Glenn Wood, came in 3rd in his No.2-A. Instead of driving Bobby Shelton’s No.22, in which he won the last race at Draper, Perk Brown wheeled the Ed Adkin’s No. 2 into 4th with Danville’s Bobby McGinnis right behind him. Bobby Shelton had a winning streak going at Draper Speedway, as he won both of Dixie’s races that year with different cars and drivers. Also worth notice, the top five drivers where all from this area instead of the dominating drivers from High Point and Winston-Salem. It took a few years to catch up to the out-of-towners, but parity had been reached. The thirty-six-year old Gordon Mangum had won his
first race at Draper Speedway. The one time Leaksville native, Mangum started racing two years before the Draper track opened in his No.97 car. He promoted the opening of the Draper Speedway by broadcasting the events from a car equipped with a PA system, while his two young sons posted flyers. Early on, the track was not kind to Mangum, as he horrifically flipped a car nose to tail in front of the grandstands when the track was still dirt, traumatizing his
thirteen-year-old son Bill. Gordon Mangum attended every race he could, whether he was driving or not. Early in his career, he frequently drove the Meade Special No.78 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Supposedly past his prime, he hung in the learning curve and refused to step down. When many his age were watching from the stands, Gordon was starting his winning streak. As usual back in those days, his contemporaries were quick to hang the moniker of “Flash” Gordon on the hard driving racer. Gordon Mangum looked like the typical American man then, driving trucks and running used car lots to support his family in Leaksville. On the flip side, he was a daring smuggler who ran a good amount of liquor for Clay Earles. His notoriety as a bootlegger did not go unnoticed in the Tri-City area. One of his badge wearing buddies tipped him off to the noose closing in on him. Being no fool, when his wife had the opportunity to be transferred to the Danville telephone company, Gordon moved his family to Danville in 1952. It was a good move financially, and he became even more involved with racing. Gordon and Junior Johnson were comparing notes years later on their bootlegging careers when Gordon admitted that he was transporting non-stamped bonded red liquor out of Maryland for Clay Earles. However, his luck was catching up with him, as he had several harrowing high speed escapes from the revenue agents. Realizing the game was just
about up with the advent of police radios, Gordon told Earles he was done for good. Earles promised him a Grand National ride that Gordon desired if he would continue running liquor. Gordon was savvy enough not to let greed dim his better judgment. The days of running liquor were numbered. The Dixie Racing Circuit had brought racing back to Draper with a display of rising local talent. Perk Brown was the most successful driver in this area, as well as being extremely popular. Even though Gordon Mangum was now living in Danville, the racing faithful of the Tri-City area stilled considered him as one of their own. Leaksville’s Carl Burris also had his share of fans watching him go to the top. Dixie Racing could not have written a more appropriate script with these two spectacular events in 1953, won by the town’s local sons. The season ended too early for many spectators, but the promise of Dixie bringing more home town racers to the winner’s circle had them talking about the upcoming season. Dean Minter also looked forward to another profitable season under the wooden grandstand. Part XII will appear in next month’s Eden’s Own Journal. Special thanks to Randy Apple, Cliff Ball, Carolyn Lemons Ball, Clay Barrow, Gene Brown, Otis Carter, Steven Cates, Ramona Grogan Cecil, Gene Chambers, Babe Chambers, Melvin Chilton, Eden Historical Museum, Carlton Estes, Donnie Estes, Helen Farmer, Buddy Funderburk, Bobby Griffin, Red Haymore, Joe Hill, Ronnie Hooker, Howard Hopkins, Teresa Hutson, Carl Kirks, Mrs. Al Lillard, Bill Mangum, Clyde Mangum, Glen Manuel, J.W. Manuel, Frank Meade, Jerry Meeks, Billy Minter, Jerry Minter, William Philpott, Clarence Pickurel, Greg Purdy, Mitzi Joyce Purdy, Bobby Saunders, Mike Saunders, Connie Siegner, Matthew Smith, John Stoval, Brice Stultz, Andy Talbert, Howard Tate, Monk Tate, Hank Thomas, Raymond Thomas, Jerry Thomasson, Tommy Wade, Mel Warren, Jerry Wilson, Judy East Winstead, Glenn Wood, Homer V. Wood, and many more.
For the fun of it Work Boss to employee: Do you believe in life after death? Employee: Certainly not, there’s no proof of it Boss: Well, there is now, after you left early yesterday to go to your uncle’s funeral, he came here looking for you.
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NOVANT Health Cardiology This practice is located at 518 S. Van Buren Road, Suite 5 in Eden. Three cardiologists are available to serve you. Supporting this practice, helps our city’s largest employer—Morehead Memorial Hospital. Be sure to support your local Morehead Hospital based cardiologist! Buying local also includes health care. Call Novant Health Cardiology Eden at 336623-1551.
Whistle Jacket Grille The Whistle Jacket Grille is located at 441 Mebane Bridge Rd. The dining room is open Wed. -Sat. 40pm-9pm and Sun. 12pm-6pm. The lounge is open from Wed.-Fri. 3pm-10pm, Sat., noon-10pm and Sun., noon -9pm. They have items from the grille, seafood selections, pastas, entrees and sandwiches. Call 336-5664 or visit Bob Baker’s Facebook page.
Summit Place Home ownership is a real possibility in Eden’s new Friendly Road Summit Place. New threebedroom, 2-2.5 baths in a beautiful wooded area are available starting at $89,500. For more information on these beautiful homes, contact The Wright Company at 336-623-8481 or visit www.thrwrightcoinc.com
Duke Energy Small Business Energy Savings Plan Several Eden businesses have taken advantage of a lighting cost savings plan offered by Duke Energy. They will replace your T-12 fluorescent lamps with new energy efficient ones. Duke pays a substantial amount of the cost and offer financing for the balance. Call Todd Ewald at 855776-4723 for more information or visit duke-energy.com/sbes
Belladonna Antiques and Interiors There are always treasures to be found at this 646 Washington Street store. Inventory rotates constantly so stop by to see their newest items . Call owner Mark Stevens at 336623-0984. Valu Mart This Eden business has opened at 1440 E. Stadium Dr. in Eden. They will sell general merchandise, cell phone accessories, hair supplies, party supplies and provide bill paying services. They open 9:00am-7:00pm seven days per week. Call 336-2913029 for more information. Downtown Deli The downtown deli is located at 637 Washington Street in the Historic Leaksville downtown area of Eden. They serve a variety of deli sandwiches, hot dogs, all beef Sabretts, sides, drinks and ice cream. Call 336612-2763 for takeout. Ashley’s Antiques This Eden business is located at 303 W. Meadow Road. They offer Victorian Era furniture, clocks, Nippon China, kitchen ware, advertising clocks and signs, 1950’s jukeboxes and vintage 45 and 78 rpm records. They are open Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm and Sunday by appointment. Call 336-623-0726 for more information. Eden’s Own Journal offers the most circulation AND the lowest prices in the county! The only county-wide Rockingham County dedicated newspaper. We bring this free paper to the citizens because of our local businesses’ support. Please support the businesses in our issues, they are to thank for brining you this paper! If you are interested in advertising, you can’t beat our value, I promise. Call me today: Lisa Finney Griffith 336-627-9234 or 336613-0325. Elizabeth Doss is the Reidsville business contact at 336-613-3025.
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Touch a Truck— Mark your calendars On August 22, 2015 from 10:00am-2:00pm, the first annual Touch a Truck event will take place on Henry Street in the Historic Leaksville Downtown District of Eden. This is a great opportunity for kids of all ages to climb, explore and discover their favorite things on wheels. There will be construction, fire, military, police, public works, fire and rescue vehicles on display. There will also be monster, tow & tractor trailer trucks and much more on display. Admission is a nonperishable food item for the Kids Backpack Food Program. For more information, contact Cindy Adams at 336-612-8049 or email her at cadams@edennc.us. You can also visit www.exploreedennc.us to learn more about the event.
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APARTMENTS / HOMES FOR RENT OR SALE 1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom Apartments / Homes for Rent in Eden area. Reasonable Rates! W/D Hookups, Some include appliances. Section 8 & HUD. Daytime 336-623-6948 night 336-344-0386 Mobile Home For Rent 2 Bedroom $375 Month No Pets Allowed 276-226-0576 2 - 3 bedroom apartments in Ridgeway Va, for rent. Call for details. No Pets Allowed 276-226-0576 2 Br. Apt. In Eden Central Air, All Appliances Incl. Washer Dryer Hookup $450 Per Month No Pets. Deposit Req. 336-627-5031 MH For Rent 2 Br., 2 Ba., Appliances and water included. On private lot apllication & lease $500 month. $500 deposit. Lawn care included. Call 623-3719 Mobile Home Lots Mayodan and Stoneville $1,000 for set up $1,000 to dealership Fax 273-4774 S E RV I CE S AVAI L ABL E CLARKS PAVING & SEAL COATING Free Estimates, Residential/Commercial 276-226-0576 Creative Adventure Zone Offering Creative Classes To Children Preschool - 5th Grade Affordable Prices Please email creativeadventurezone@gmail.com or Call 336-613-3025 For Class Schedules MARIA’S HOUSE CLEANING “LET US DO THE CLEANING FOR YOU” BUSINESS AND HOME. CALL FOR QUOTE 336-937-5231 While You Were Out Pet & House Sitting Service Please Call Elizabeth For More Information At 336-613-3025 PR O P E RT Y F O R S A L E ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A PLACE IN THE COUNTRY? Call 336-939-3588 Access to Dan River, Quiet, Safe Walking Trails, Hunting Privileges. Could establish a home or use for camping, etc. Water/Sewer furnished.
IT E M S F OR S A LE 1988 Chevy V8 Custom Van. $3000 Call 336-623-2521 2 cemetery plots in Roselawn. $1200 each. Call 336-635-1100 1987 El Camino Original California “Special Dealer Order” Vehicle (Last Sport Version from Factory) 305 V8/Auto, Bucket Seats, Factory Tachometer, Fully loaded (PS-PBPW-PDL) 3:08 Rear End. All New: Rochester 4bbl carb., Battery, brakes, front rotors, shocks, windshield, fresh fluids & filters. $3K Firm. Call cell 940-733-3340 Located in Reidsville near Eden
Eden Parks & Recreational Mad/Mayo Recreation Dept. Facilities Fees CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Refundable Deposit - $100.00 Meeting Next OPEN MadisonMayodan Rec. Commission Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the MadisonMayodan Recreation Center Any request for Public Comment will be taken until 6:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Each comment period will be limited to 3 minutes. (No more than 15 minutes will be spent on this total period)
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Aerobics - $20.00 per 10-week session Karate - $20.00 per month Knitting & Crocheting (RCC) 65 & over - no charge Introduction to Genealogy - No Charge Line Dancing - $20.00 per 4week session Senior Citizen Computer $20.00 per 4-week session Senior Citizen Exercise - $10.00 per 10-week session Silk Egg Workshop - No Charge (must furnish supplies) Swimming Lessons - $20.00 COUNTY USER FEES Activity Fee $15.00 per sport, activity Individual Users Fee $30.00 per year Family Users Fee$45.00 per year FACILITY RENTAL FEES Community Building Use (Bridge St., Boone Rd., Morgan Rd., Draper)Available for rent at the following rates: City Residents - $80.00 - up to 4 hours Non-City Residents - $120.00 up to 4 hours Each additional hour - $20.00 per hour (City) - $30.00 per hour (Non Resident) Refundable Deposit - $100.00 refundable after use if building is cleaned after use BRIDGE STREET AND MILL AVE GYM RENTAL FEES: City Residents - $120.00 up to 4 hours City Residents - $30.00 per additional hour Non City Residents - $160.00 up to 4 hours Non City Residents - $40.00 per additional hour
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H PAGE 38 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, AUGUST 2015 them , too, says Nick Aceves, parks and recreation superintendent with the City of Reidsville. Rockingham County Trails In Mayodan, the Dan River Basin Association, a river advocacy group, teamed with the town to create the Mayodan Mountain Bike Trail at city owned Farris Memorial Park. “Trail and trail networking are economic tools,” says Mayodan town manager Michael Brandt. “The reality of mountain biking is that it is becoming a bigger and bigger sport, and with trails we see the opportunity to draw people to Mayodan.” But Brandt says that the biking trails also offer and internal benefit. “People want to live where there are recreational
opportunities,” he says. Those are reasons he feels good about investing in trail construction, which can cost anywhere from $4 to $8 a foot, according to Tony McGee, president of Blue Ridge Trail Works Inc. His company has worked with community members on the Farris Park trail where one mile of the 3-mile loop has been completed. The next 2 miles should be finished by the end of 2015. There also is a 1/4 mile beginner trail that is open and perfect for children. “You could take a 5 year old on a strider bike on it,” says McGee. He has used a machine to remove the roots and the organic layer, creating a solid base that’s
about 30 inches wide. To avoid trail erosion, he’s given considerable slopes, and has added switchbacks and banks to make it more fun to ride. “This is like Daytona,” he says of the trail that passes some interesting rock outcroppings as it curves along wooded hillsides. The location also is a magnet for families who can enjoy paddle boating, picnicking, fishing and miniature golf while in the park. Across the county, the City of Reidsville cut the ribbon on its new trail in early May. Construction began last year on the one mile loop that’s called the Lake Reidsville Hiking and Biking Trail. It was built by volunteers, some of them local cyclists who wanted a safer
option to riding on public streets. The Lake Reidsville maintenance staff helped with tree removal along the trail that is on Water Works Road, adjacent to the park entry. The Dan River Basin Association has put up an information kiosk at the site. The trail has some dips and turns, offering up the occasional washboard ride that trail enthusiasts enjoy, but it’s easy enough for families to pedal. Though there are no current plans to add to the bike trail, Aceves says he is always looking for grants that address trail construction. “We’d like to be known as a trail county,” he says.
Community Foundation Announces $237,500 in RiverBank Fund Grants
the RiverBank Fund. The Fund was established last year to gather donations throughout Virginia and North Carolina earmarked for the protection and revitalization of the Dan River. The following grants were approved by The Community Foundation's RiverBank Fund Advisory Committee and Board of Directors: Dan River Basin Association - ($92,000) To implement, the "Dan River Water Master Plan," which combines local master plans, water quality improvement, river access development and regional promotion for the entire Dan River Basin watershed. Roanoke River Basin Association - ($41,000) To improve citizen access to the Dan River in Halifax County through a new ramp at Leggett's Bottom and to expand e-coli testing and benthic macroinvertibrate monitoring and analytical testing of water column and sediments in Halifax and Mecklenburg counties to the entrance of the Dan River into Kerr Lake in coordination with the Dan River Basin Association. Pittsylvania County - Parks and Recreation - ($30,000) To provide a "pledge" to help create a river access point along the Dan River west of the City of Danville along the Route 58 bypass if other required funds are raised. Halifax County Department of Tourism ($30,000) To promote the Southern Virginia Wild Blueway as a safe and protected environment and a tourist destination. Grant funds should be used towards a marketing campaign including a video, and other pro-
motions of the Blueway to a larger market. Regional coordination with other organizations is requested to include information from the entire Dan River Basin where possible City of Danville - Parks and Recreation - ($24,000) To assist in development of Sandy Creek Park, a 6.9 acre tract of land located on Riverside Dr. adjacent to the current Dan River Church center. Piedmont Land Conservancy - ($15,000) To develop a Lower Mayo River Recreation and Access Plan for the portion of the river extending from the Business 220 crossing downstream to the confluence of the Mayo and Dan Rivers, and including Big Beaver Island Creek through the town of Madison up to Mayodan's Farris Memorial Park. Rockingham County Schools - ($5,000) To help construct and equip an outdoor classroom on Big Beaver Island Creek, an important tributary to the Dan River, so that a minimum 150 students each year can participate in water monitoring programs and other environmental education. Stokes County Arts Council - ($500) To support river education and awareness at the 41st Stokes Stomp Festival on the Dan, including Dan River Company children and adult canoe/kayak demonstrations, NC River Angler fishing demonstrations, boat and swimming river safety clinics, rubber duck race, river conservation information, festival marketing, and stand-up paddle board demonstration. Eligible programs had to address at least one of the five
focus areas: - Responsibly address water quality for regional residents and companies. - Encourage new development that ecologically features the River. - Improve the cleanliness of the River and the Basin and help protect it from environmental threats. - Increase access to the River for family-friendly sports, recreation and entertainment. - Effectively promote the River to build regional pride and encourage tourism. A regional advisory committee was formed to help guide the development of the fund and the strategic disbursement of grant funds. Donations to the RiverBank Fund are still being sought from individuals, organizations and businesses that have interest in helping to improve the quality and caliber of life all along the Dan River. Duke Energy has been a major contributor to the fund, with a $250,000 donation in 2014. Donations may be made online at www.RiverBankFund.org. The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is a public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of civic leaders to improve and enrich area lives through the generosity of donors and has already returned more than $17 million in community grants and scholarships. The office can be reached at 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA, 24541, (434) 793-0884 or at www.cfdrr.org or www.RiverBankFund.org
Trail country By: Explore Rockingham County
Rural roads and miles of lonesome pavement have long attracted cyclists to the back roads of Rockingham County. Now, it’s mountain bikers heading here, eager to get their bikes off the road and onto dirt paths in wooded forests. In 2014, construction on two mountain biking trails began in the county, one at Farris Memorial Park in Mayodan and another at Lake Reidsville. The ones in Rockingham offer easy and moderate pedals on dirt surfaces that are relatively free of obstacles. They are trails that are suitable for a family bicycle ride, but hikers will enjoy
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Rockingham Community College students named to academic lists Mallory Lynn Minichello, Patrick L. Olivo, Elisabeth Marie Owens, Kristin Leigh Richardson, Tara Carter Shearer, Cody Richmond Shockley, James Dale Smith, Dana Kamal Suleiman, Holly Morgan Tate, Amanda Lauren Woodruff, Amber Nicole Workman; Greensboro – Jordan Danielle Hembree, Jordan Benjamin Miller, Houston Garrett Miller; Hillsborough – Kimberly M. Barbosa; Kernersville – Ryan Alan Jackle; Madison – Bryan Michael Comer, Harly Nichole Goins, Takira Janelle Moore,Andrea Michelle Oakley, Antonio Sanchez, Elizabeth McAnally Thomas, Kristie Machado Tripp, Dylan Hope Vaughn, Ivy Clarissa Wagoner; Mayodan – Jessica Lyndsay Oakes, Lincoln Shayne Thompson, Sarah Riley Tosto; McLeansville – Michael Allen Matthews; Oak Ridge – Jessica Joy Sheilds; Pelham – India Brown Robertson;
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President’s List and Dean’s List. PRESIDENT’S LIST To qualify for the President's List, students must be enrolled fulltime (12 or more credit hours) and maintain a 4.0 grade-point average. Those named are listed below by city of residence. Barnardsville – Jeffery Alan Sawyer; Blanch – Morgan Ann Jones; Browns Summit – Nancy Rebekkah Newman, Austen Paul Peeples; Dobson – Forest Mikael Kimbrell; Eden – Bruce Andrew Arnold, Jonathan Douglas Boulding, Kimberly Ann Brooks, Karishma Pagu Desai, Elisabeth, Michelle Dixon, Courtney Ann Fulton, Elizabeth Thomas Gilley, Joshua Tyler Hanks, Anna Sumerlyn Kohler, Jamie Lynn Martin,
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Pine Hall – Rebekah Elisabeth Joyce; Reidsville – Jennifer R. Altizer, Kimberly Beasley, Brenda Sue Burdge, Brittany Shay Chapmon, Tracy Michelle Coe, Levar Emanuel Dodd, Logan Forrest Gunn, Jennifer Le Hawkins, Faith Renee Jones, Thomas Willem Jurrissen, Vinod Kumar Mahato, Margaret Elizabeth McCann, Dylan Paul Moore, Jason Lee Petty, Sara Lucinda Phillips, Kerri Lynn Potter, Leslie Vallejo Salvador, Tiffany Marie Seward, Quintessa Evangeline Stevenson, MacKenzie Jo Swift, Jacob Hunter Walker, Ciera Bryn Winter; Ruffin – Morgan Paige Dishmon, Zachariah Ray Johnson, Joshua Travis Overby, Sylvia Lorraine Powell; Stokesdale - Jamie Nicole Baron, Rexanna Michelle Murphy; Stoneville – Rexanna M. Murphy, Mark A. Boothe, Franklin D. Chaney, Tammy T.Cook, Kevin A Glasscock, Jennifer H. Simpson, Benjamin R. Smith, Amber L.Tucker, Charles C. White; Alexander C. Winn, Jenna R. Woods; Summerfield – Christopher Michael Ariail, Daniel Joseph Gamache, Laura McClelland Hanf, Melisa Staley Moore, Jean Suzanne Palmer, Marisela Hverta Tinoco, Bryce Tristan Wilson; Westfield – Grace Amanda Smith; Whitsett – Karen Moses Warren; Wilson – Christina Marie Reagan. DEAN’S LIST To qualify for the Dean's List, students must be full-time and maintain a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher. Those named are listed below by city of residence. Browns Summit – Marissa Nicole Mitchell; Burlington – Brittany Joann Willis; Eden - Karsen Hunter Agee, Natasha Nicole Bass, Daniel James Bibee, Carl Willis Booth, Mary Green Boyd, Stephanie Ann Bradford, Morgan Carter, Jesse Lee Case, Stephen Logan Cochran, Lindsay Beth Crumpler, Christopher Ryan Depriest, Kyle David Dubois, Lukas Tyler Dunn, Brandi Michelle Dyer, Marisa Renee Fain, Tyler Jennings Flint, Scott Chadwick Gammons, Joshua E.Harney, Tanner Reid Johnson, Michelle Lee Irvin Law, Michael Wayne Mabe, Sierra Rae Marino, Joseph R Meeks, Joseph Lynn Moore, Elizabeth Roxanne Moxley, Sarah C. Price, Justin Dwight Quesinberry, Janet R. Roach, Joseph Robert Rorrer, Micah Sasser, Jesse Shelton, Sean Michael Shumate, Robert Evan Smith, Colleen Danielle Stevens, Bryson Shane Walker; Gibsonville – Ryan Worth Hackett, John Stuart Robertson; Greensboro – Justin Edward Butler, Douglas Stanford Pike, Brittany Janelle Poindexter, Jessica Ashton Roberts, Victor E Taylor; Jamestown – Kenneth Stauber Wilson; Kernersville – David Joshua Bent; Lawsonville – Destiny Faith Isley, Bethany-Lea Woods; Madison – Ashley Nicole Baker, Jessica Yaneli Campos, Micah
Alexander Collins, Brooke Joyner Comer, Latricia Leandra Fultz, Rhiannon Hope Isley, Brandi Lynn Knott, Jaylon Tavon Lowe, Michael Lee Manuel, Jasmine Nichole Mitchell, Joseph William Plummer, Annetta Kay Pruitt, Destiny Cheyenne Rierson, Zian Elijah Smith, Leslie Shay Teague, Jacob Young Tysinger, Brittany Gail Wyrick; Mayodan – Erin Cassie Lee, Christopher Lee Purdy, Courtney Delane Shelton, Dakota James Webber; Milton – Maria Dejesuz Medrano Castro; Pelham – Micheala Shawnta Holmes, Dylen William Wingate; Providence – Samantha Nicole Martinez; Randleman – Cody Worth Millikan; Reidsville – Erin Cassie Lee, Christopher L.Purdy, Courtney D.Shelton, Dakota J. Webber, Maria D.Medrano Castro, MichealaShawnta Holmes, Dylan William Wingate, Samantha Nicole Martinez, Cody Worth Millikan;
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