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336-627-9234 • 336-613-0325 Fax 336-627-9225 lisadoss@edensown.com An unexpected gift from the White House arrived in Eden in November when the Obama family sent a Happy Birthday photo to Betty Finney. Finney worked at the White House for 14 years and retired 3 years ago this year.
Dr. Paul Sasser of Dayspring Family Medicine, Eden, received a great honor in November when he was awarded the 2010 Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service at a ceremony held in Raleigh, at the State Capitol, in the Old House Chamber. Beverly Perdue, Governor of North Carolina presided at the ceremony, and Elaine Marshall, Secretary of State, presented the Medallions. The Governors Award for Volunteer Service program has honored the true spirit of volunteerism in our state by recognizing those who make a significant contribution to their community though their volunteer service. With nine categories to choose from, one is chosen per county for the honor. Dr. Sasser, who received the Faith-Based Volunteerism award in the county, was chosen by the com-
mission to represent the entire county. Faith-Based Volunteers are those who volunteer though a faith-based community organization. Nominees may serve members of, or those outside,
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C ITY C OUNCIL, CITY S TAFF S AV E TA X PAY E R M O N E Y At the November 16, 2010 Eden City Council meeting, the accounting firm of Rouse, Rouse, Penn and Rouse, presented its audit of the City of Eden 2009-2010(July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010) annual budget. Some of the findings from this audit included:
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• $1.5 million less than they were budgeted was spent by City Departments during the fiscal year. This was due to a cost cutting program that each department implemented to reduce expenditures wherever possible in their respective budgets. • Over $2.3 million in grants was acquired by city staff. This includes $429,924 by the Eden Police Department, $359,353 by the Eden Fire Department, $760,723 in funds for water and sewer projects, and $750,000 for Indian Hills’ projects. In the audit report, City Manager Brad Corcoran stated, “Our staff has worked diligently for the past several years in attempting to secure federal and state funding assistance which in turn reduces the overall financial burden on our citizens.” At the October Eden City Council meeting, the City Councilmen Wayne Tuggle, Jim Burnette and Darryl Carter recommended a two year moratorium on water and sewer increases. The remaining City Council members voted to approve the measure. Eden city staff has not had a salary increase in two years in view of the current economic conditions, a factor in reducing budget costs. The Pierce Street roundabout that has improved public safety by reducing traffic on Hwy 14 was funded primarily from state grants. “I am proud of the work the city staff has done to reduce costs in recognition of the economic recession and the proposal for water and sewer increases to be delayed
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