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Several specific problems our county is facing were discussed with members of a panel at the State of Rockingham event held by The Business Journal in November. Justin Catanoso, former executive editor of The Business Journal, welcomed everyone to the event held at Santana’s at Oak Hill Golf and Event Center in Eden. Catanoso moderated the event and began the discussion on a hot topic, unemployment, which guests soon discovered is not totally due to a lack of jobs. With unemployment in the county in the double digits, the problem isn’t getting better anytime soon. According the Michael Hemlick, president of Rockingham Community College, “There is a strong disconnect between the K-12 students and those that are trying to go into the work force about what the jobs are… They don’t understand that the technical jobs out there pay decent money” The skills gap is keeping many jobs unfilled and
the county’s jobless from getting these good paying positions. Students are either uninterested or unaware of the advanced manufacturing and technical jobs available, such as electrician's. Hemlick noted that these classes at RCC often go unfilled, even though there is a high demand for this skill. Panelist Jim Burnette, Eden City Councilman, noted that in the past MillerCoors® found a need for a number of electrician's due to the present one’s retiring, but there were no qualified electrician's in the county who applied, therefore the company had to go elsewhere to find qualified employees. Yet RCC’s electrical programs are desperately looking for more students to fill the seats in the classrooms. Hemlick said that at least 90% of students completing the technical programs at RCC land a job shortly after graduation. Panelist Don Overton, manager of finance for Weil-McLain, said he sees
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Mayodan are proud to announce to its citizens details about a new program called “Project Lifesaver.” Citizens who are enrolled in Project Lifesaver will wear a small personal transmitter around the wrist or ankle that emits an individualized tracking signal. If an enrolled client goes missing, the caregiver notifies their local Police Department, and a trained emergency team responds to the locations where the client was last known to be located. Most who wander are found within a few miles from home, and search times have been reduced from hours and days to minutes. Recovery times for clients who wander away average 30 minutes, which is 95% less time required using Standard Search
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Great New Years Resolutions! The Rockingham Co. chapter of the American Red Cross runs a food pantry for eligible members of the community. With the current economic conditions, demand is greater than supply. If any of you, your organizations or businesses could make a donation that would be greatly appreciated. (Non-perishable goods as well as frozen items may be accepted.) You may also make financial contributions, specifying funds for the Food Pantry and these will be used to purchase goods at a reduced price from Second Harvest. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.
• Recycle • Shop Locally • Quit Smoking • Get involved in the community • Volunteer your time and knowledge • Mentor a Child • Be a Coach • Donate money or items to charity • Smile More • Read uplifting materials
• Watch less violence on tv • Walk each day, take the stairs, move your body • Commit to doing a nice deed each day • Teach a Lesson • Learn something new each day • Think outside the box • Commit to spending quality time with loved ones
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and Rescue methods. The primary mission of project Lifesaver is to provide timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and children who wander due to Alzheimer’s, autism, and other related conditions or disorders. The task of searching for wandering or lost individuals with Alzheimer’s, Autism, and Down syndrome, Dementia or other cognitive conditions is a growing problem. Without effective procedures and equipment, searches can involve multiple agencies, requiring hundreds of Officers, countless man hours and thousands of dollars. More importantly, because time is of the essence, every minute lost increases the risk of a tragic outcome. Grant funds provided by the Reidsville Area Foundation and the Bureau of Justice Assistance will allow this service to be provided free of charge to those who qualify. For those citizens who are interested or would like additional information, please contact your local Law Enforcement Agency or the Rockingham County Social Services Department.
Friends and pet lovers, October was fantastic for adoptions and November is starting out even better. We are truly having trouble keeping up with all our adoption venues and we need help getting animals sponsored from death row or if you know anyone who needs help with a spayed or neutered pet please send them our way, we are having trouble keeping up with the demand. Any contribution to save a life of an animal and enrich a human's life with reciprocal love is greatly appreciated. This can be done at our website at www.cvaag.org or the address below, please make out all checks to C.V.A.A.G., Inc. thank you. We are now at 8 different Petsmarts and firing on all pistons. I am extremely excited about where our group is going and Sylvia Mayon has really put together our on line store and cook books. Tina my assistant has put us over the top in adoption venues and we are really looking forward to a great season. Thanks to a great staff and people who support our pets, we are going to end this year on a wonderful note with a great foundation for next. Sincerely, Herb Moniz, Pres./Founder Carolina Veterinary Assistance and Adoption Group, Inc. The Carolina Veterinary Assistance and Adoption Group, Inc., president and founder is Herb Moniz, recently provided Eden Animal Control with a coupon (one to be provided each month) to present to a needy pet owning family. This coupon is provided to a pet owner to present to, Central Animal Hospital , 807 S. Van Buren Rd, Eden, (336) 623-9191, for that month, for one dog or cat to be spayed, neutered, fecal examined, treated and vaccinated in compliance with Animal Health regulations and ordinances of the State, county and City of Eden NC. Carolina Veterinary Assistance and Adoption, Group, Inc. will pay all costs incurred in these services.
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DECEMBER 2011 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 3 ¶ State of Rockingham Co. coninuted from Page 1 lack of motivation on the part of many unemployed workers to seek training for a job with a higher salary. He said his company has difficulty filling positions. “The root of the matter is not pouring more money into education; the root of the problem is that people just don’t want to work. Weil-McLain employs some 200 in Rockingham County, with an average wage of $16.50 an hour, and recently announced that it is expanding the Eden facility, hiring more people. As to the workforce he added, “We make it too easy for people to not work with unemployment benefits and welfare.”
of new jobs being created in the U.S. require STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Panelists gave their opinion as to the concerns they have in education in our county. Burnette’s concern is the education of adults and youth, leadership and brain drain. Helmick believes that college needs to better prepare students for the workforce. Overton said the need is in improving technical skills. They addressed the education gap: There is underemployment and over-employment. An example is what is needed by companies is often not taught in schools. Berger said, “Our county is in transition. We have a rich history of industry, and middle management. The industrial base has left, as have our middle managers. There is a brain drain. We educate our kids, but they leave.” Berger also added, “The state has seen several high income residents move to states without income taxes, such as Florida, Tennessee and Texas.” The group also discussed the proposed Berry Hill Regional Mega-park, which will be located between Eden and Danville. This is a 3,500-acre industrial park that could create up to 12,000 jobs if and when fully developed. Eden recently committed to supplying the sewer system needed for the park. This is a collaborative development project between local and state officials on both sides of the state line. Next month in Eden’s Own Journal we will here further discussion on our education concerns.
Also on the panel, Sen. Phil Berger, president pro tem of the N.C. Senate agreed, saying that the government was part of the problem. “If you have to do something in order to feed yourself and your family, you’re going to take those steps.” He went on to say, “There is no incentive for people to take jobs that pay less than the unemployment benefits they receive. This is a tough call—you want to support those out of work, but you do not want to make it too easy for them not to look for replacement jobs or get the required training to find another job.” According to Catanoso 80%
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COUNTY WIDE OBITUARIES Theo Jackson Allen, 81 - Rockingham County Carolyn Priddy Angell, 64 - Mayodan William Michael “Mike” Brim, 65 – Madison Helen Spatz Bodnar, 94 Hallie South Odell Barnes, 92 Willie Mae Broadnax, 88 - Rockingham County Ray Junior Berry, 90 – Reidsville Clyde Hopper Baker, 78 – Madison Clara Richardson Buontempo, 89 – Rockingham County Doris Bokoski, 84 - Mayodan Charlie Andrew Chilton, Sr. 92 – Reidsville Ruby Lemons Comer - Rockingham County Walter Henderson Cook, age 84 - Rockingham County Dr. Fred Beck Coates, DVM, 97 - Reidsville Francis Cornelia Carter, 94 - Rockingham County Mary S. "La La" Cannon, 43 - Reidsville Mattie Annilee Becker Canter, 96 Marguerite Pike Cobb, 96 Betty Jean Luffman Carter, 82 Mildred Wilson Collins, 80 - Mayodan Norene Joyce Dodson, 91 – Madison Angela Marie Fowler, 38 James Harold Fisher, 82 - E William N. “Tom” Festerman, Sr., 82 Eunice Shreve Reynolds Fagge, 94 – Rockingham County Annette Thompson Habeski Leonard Lee Horne, 42 – Eden Curtis David Hill, 76 Blanche Smith Hepler, 87 - Reidsville Margaret B. Hampton, 71 - Eden Joseph Benjamin Hankins, 66 - Rockingham County Mattie L. Hayes, 65 - Rockingham County Dorothy Juanita Kington Joyce, 87 - Mayodan Edd Keen, Jr., 92 Alossie Murrell Knowles, 91 - Eden Ruby Irene Lester, 90 – Rockingham County Clarence Chilton Martin, 97 William Elwood Murray, 67 - Reidsville Hazel “Deanie” Boyd Mitchell, 74 Keshia Miller, 36 Karen Yvonne Mayes Meeks, 48 - Eden Elizabeth Mae Alley O’Neal, 79 – Stoneville Daisy Eure Odell, 88 - Eden Tommy Inez Smith Pryor, 82 Shirley Tucker Patterson, 57 Hazel Mills Pulliam, 87 Frances Tucker Page, 77 - Reidsville Christine D. Phillips, 57 Christine Dillard Penn, 50 Annie Price, 79 – Eden Bobby King Price, 81 – Rockingham County John Quincy Parsons, 86 Mercia Jane Light Robertson, 74 - Eden Gertrude Perry Rintelmann, 85 - Mayodan Lena Scales Reynolds, 77 - Rockingham County Warren Brewster Rorrer, 90 Jack Richardson, 69 - Rockingham County Dorothy Land Smith, 73 James David "Cotton" Seal, 73 - Eden Claude Wilbur Smith, Jr., 63 - Reidsville Dorothy Jean Carter Seeman Delores Valrie Wrenn Shelton, 69 - Madison Roberta Haskins Shockley, 77 – Mayodan Jimmy M. Shropshire, 70 - Stoneville Robert Leland Snow, 85 - Reidsville Judy Lee Smith Olive Kirby Smith, 85 Barbara Bowman Travis, 64 Thomas “Garland” Tickle, 84 Timothy Jene Taylor, 62 Olen Lloyd “Junior” Teague, Jr., 60 – Mayodan Ruth Rickman Tulloch Giacobbe Gary Wayne Wheatley, 55 Lawrence Waddell Jr., 83 Robin Nigel Peter Werdmuller, 63 – Madison Lottie O'Dell Walker, 90 Louise Taylor Whaley, 77 Babe Junior Young, 76
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Morehead Memorial Hospital Receives Estate Gift for Cancer Center Morehead Memorial tremendous impact on the hospiHospital recently received one of tal’s mission,” stated R. Scott the largest charitable bequests in Barham, Chairman of the hospithe hospital’s history. The tal’s Board of Trustees and the $316,719 bequest came Morehead Memorial from the estate of Mrs. Hospital Foundation Mary Robertson of Board of Directors. “It Madison, NC, and was is our hope that by made in honor of her making this announcehusband, the late Jack ment other grateful Robertson. The gift patients and their famiwas directed to the lies will consider makJohn Smith Jr.-Dalton ing similar gifts to the McMichael Sr. Cancer hospital which can Center for the benefit touch so many lives in Holbrook of cancer patients and the years to come.” their families. Monetary gifts “This donation and bequests from local will enable us to greatcitizens over the years ly enhance the cancer have helped Morehead care services that we Memorial Hospital provide for our keep up with technopatients, especially in logical advances and the area of radiation provide state-of-the-art therapy,” said W. Carl healthcare services, Martin, the hospital’s said Ed Holbrook, Martin President and CEO. Morehead Memorial The cancer center Hospital Foundation’s has plans to acquire the Executive Director. equipment, computer “Another Eden software and staff to couple left the hospital enable patients to have more than $289,000 in their radiation therapy recent years that treatment plans done at enabled us to purchase Morehead Memorial new patient beds and Hospital instead of furnishings for two having to travel to floors of the hospital,” Barham Greensboro for this he noted. “It is wonderservice. ful to have this contri“The significance of a gift of bution come to us during the this magnitude will have a month when we celebrate
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E vents RECURRING EVENTS CLASSES MOREHEAD HOSPITAL Morehead Hospital, of Eden offers many community Education Classes, most totally free of charge to anyone. Call the following numbers for details about the listed classes... CHRONIC DISEASE MANG. Held at Morehead Hospital diabetes Edu. Classroom Please call 627-0409, 8 am-5pm to register for these classes. • Cardiac Rehab & Maint. • Diabetes Management • Pulmonary Rehab Prgm. HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 11:30 a.m., 2nd & 4th Wednesday 1490 WLOE AM • WMYN AM HIV/AIDS Meetings Held Monthly. For info: 800-924-3193 Teresa Hart TOTAL JOINT EDUCATION CLASS 7:00 pm.-8:00 pm, the 2nd Thursday of month, For more info , call 951-4357. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Wed. - 8pm - Morehead Hosp. Dining Rm - Tue & Fri - 8-9pm Rock of Eden Spray Methodist PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP 2 p.m., Third Tuesday Morehead Memorial Hosp. Main Conference Room. 627-6199. COMMUNITY OF HOPE CANCER SUPPORT PROGRAM 2:00 p.m., Second Tuesday of month Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room A group designed to help patients and their families/caregivers/friends cope with cancer. Family concerns, financial concerns and spiritual concerns and needs will be addressed. For more information, call Susie Pool at 336-623-9711, Ext. 2662. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT 1:30 p.m., Every Third Thursday Morehead Nursing Center. Group is affiliated with the Alzheimer’s Assoc. www.alz.org and a 24/7 Helpline available at 1-800-272-3900. For more info , contact the MNC Rec. Services Dir. at 623-9712, ext. 2619 or email ahardy@morehead.org. SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., 1st and 3rd Tuesday Morehead Hosp. Downstairs Classroom A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities make crafts, enjoy snacks and participate in other social activities. For more call Brenda Moore at 623-1077 or 613-5174 after 6 p.m. LOOK GOOD - FEEL BETTER 10 a.m. - Every Third Monday Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Helps patients learn to disguise physical side effects experienced while undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Open to any patient in Rockingham County regardless of where they receive treatment. Reg. required. 336-623-9713. ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈
ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL Annie Penn Hospital of Reidsville, offers many community Education Classes, most totally free of charge to anyone. Call the following numbers for details about the listed classes... HOLIDAY BLOOD DRIVE - ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL December 14, from 11:30 – 5:00 p.m –The American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive at Annie Penn Hospital in the Womankind Center on fourth floor. To register, please call 951-4674. Preregistration is required. “GOT SUGAR?” Annie Penn Hospital Educ.l Seminar: Tuesday, December 6th at 5:30 p.m.Join Zack Hall, M.D., a local internist and Dr. Nathan Hember, NC Community Pharmacist of the Year from Carolina Apothecary as they discuss current recommendations and treatments for patients with diabetes. This free session will be held in Hospital Cafeteria. To register, please call 336-832-8000 or visit www.conehealth.com/classes. WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wednesday evening at 7pm FREE to Public! Door Prizes! Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden, NC (next to library) 627-4325 LOOK GOOD…FEEL BETTER – Annie Penn Hosp. Female cancer patients are invited to a FREE beauty makeover. Each female cancer patient receives a FREE makeup kit worth $200. Classes on First Wednesday of each month. To register, call 951-4584. FREE DIABETES CLASSES. December 1, 6, 13, 15, 19, 22, 27, 29 Classes will be held on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in Dining Room A on Annie Penn Hospital’s Ground Floor, and listed Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the same location. Each class will cover the following topics: Portion size, food labels, carbohydrate sources, carbohydrate counting, and weight management. No appointment is necessary. For more information, please call Jennifer Kayan, RD, LDN at 951-4673. TOTAL JOINT EDUCATION CLASS Meets 2nd Thursday of each month. Physical therapists, nurses, and care management professionals provide information and demonstrations to patients who are considering, or scheduling total knee or total hip replacements. Call 951-4357. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP – Monthly meeting 2nd Monday of month from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in South Day Room of the Penn Nursing Center. For family, friends, and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call 951-4674. DIABETIC EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR EVERYDAY LIVING Eden Chamber of Commerce Board Room, Every 3rd Thursday of every month, 3 pm. No reservations necessary, FREE to the public! Pete Crouch, owner of Eden Drug, speaks on different topics monthly. Please call the store if you have questions: 627-4854. SPECIAL POPULATION DANCE The Arc Of Rockingham County sponsors a special population dance monthly (the 2nd Thurs. of month RCC, Whitcomb Student Center. 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Refreshments. 336-627-7565
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GRIEFSHARE & DIVORCE CARE Support groups for people grieving the death of someone close or needing help healing from pain of separation or divorce. Every Mon. from 6:30- 8:00pm, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Hwy., Eden. Call 623-1114, 558-5947 or visit www.growingoaks.org
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
AL-ANON - Fri’s 8pm - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous - Rock of Eden Spray Methodist. Wed’s - Morehead Hosp. Dining Room Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm
AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 Normally Meets 3rd Thursday of month. 6:30pm. All Vets Welcome 147 N. Fieldcrest Rd, Eden
NA (NARCOTICS ANON.) Meets 5 days a week in Reidsville at the REMMSCO Annex, 108 N. Main St. Includes a noon meeting on Monday and 8 PM meetings Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 1 hour meetings, open to all. FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month 6:30pm- 8:00pm, DSS Conf. Room. Jo Wilson 342-1394 RED CROSS BLOODMOBILES Appointments are strongly recommended for donors to get in and out faster. Call for the nearest bloodmobile 349-3434
CLUBS & GROUPS EDEN’S WOMEN’S CLUB 3rd Thurs. of mo. - 7pm. 623-7290
CIVIL AIR PATROL The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is seeking volunteer members to help perform emergency services (including search & rescue and disaster relief operations) Aerospace education; and cadet programs for teens. Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Shiloh Airport. Call Charlie Spratt at 336-537-3115 or 336-520-7886. “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” (Madison) Meet every 2nd Thursday of month 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg You Do Not have to be a vet to attend. RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Monthly Meetings held 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. Red Cross Bldg 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville. 573-3317 or 548-2027 JOB SEEKER CLASSES Goodwill Industries of Central NC Community Resource Center of Reidsville. Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes
WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Ruritan Club meets 2nd Tuesday each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346
AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 - Reidsville, Meets the 1st Monday each month at 7pm at the post located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. For more info: 336-295-2996.
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
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Meet 2nd Thurs. each month at 6:30pm 8pm, at the Kings Hwy. Christian Church, Eden. Seeking new members, call Harry McKinney at 627-8881
THE DAV Now meets 3rd Monday of each month at 7pm MINORITY BUSINESS ASSOC.EDEN Meets 1st Monday of each month at 6:00pm - Eden Chamber of Commerce, Van Buren Rd. Call Butch-627-7600 PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP Detachment of the Marine Corps League All Marines, former Marines and their spouses are invited to attend the monthly meeting: the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in the student center at Rockingham Community College. CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN “Forever Christmas Brunch” Dec. 13, 9:30-11am Carol Mills Special Feature Music Michelle Dorie Speaker Anne Curry “Mother told me there would be days like this” Wray Centre, 452 Bridge St., Eden. $10 at the Door. Contact 939-2230 or 342-1524 for reservations. MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info 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.
AMVETS- Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com APSRC Monthly meeting for the Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County (APSRC) held from 2 to 4 pm the third Sunday of every month at Hospice of Rockingham County, 2150 Hwy 65, Wentworth, in the patient building to the left. For more information, visit www.apsrc.org, email info@apsrc.org or call (336) 791.4606.
MEALS MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time. Anyone 60 years of age and over Why: activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches, donations are gladly accepted if you are able. • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St. Eden Site Managers- Mildred Cochran Kay Ramsey 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Rita Hunt • REIDSVILLE SENIOR CENTER Reidsville Rec./ RHS Apartment 201 N Washington St., Reidsville Site Manager- Diane Clark 349-9757 SALVATION ARMY Hungry? Come by and have a meal on us! Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Sun. 9:30 worship, 11am Sunday School.
Church Events A New feature of Eden’s Own / Rockingham County Star Church Events is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more. For 10 Lines or less the fee is $10 The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them. Call 336-627-9234 and ask for Elizabeth or Lisa.
GRIEFSHARE & DIVORCE CARE (Grief Recovery Support Group) meet every Monday 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm GROWING OAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH 2270 Harrington Hwy, Eden, NC Call 336-623-1114 for more information www.growingoaks.org • DRAPER CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1116 Fieldcrest Road, Eden • More info 336-635-8932. • 12TH ANNUAL NIGHT OF MIRACLES December 2 & 3rd, 7 to 9 PM Presented at Free Admission. Come drive through to see the 7 live scenes that tell the Christmas Story. • CANDLE LIGHTING, AND COMMUNION December 21st, 7PM Carols, Open to the public as a preparation for Christmas. • COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS MEAL December 24th, 11:30 to 1 PM Free Meal, Transportation provided at Salvation Army on Morgan Road pickup from 11 am to 12:30 • You are invited to a … FAITH SUMMIT BRUNCH ON HOMELESSNESS IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY Saturday, January 21, 2012, 10am Fellowship Hall -First Baptist Church 409 South Main Street - Reidsville - 342-4227 Guest Speaker: Roberta McCauley, Dir. of Support Circle Program in Raleigh. Other Service Providers from Rockingham County will be there. Our goal is to form partnership teams to help homeless families in Rockingham County. An opportunity to signup will be given on January 21, 2012. A training experience will be provided in February. We hope to launch this program to help homeless families in March. Please reserve your place at the table call Bill Duke at 342-4227.
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Entertainment SENIOR DANCE - EDEN Last Monday of every month CB Hut on Boone Rd., Eden $5 entry. Door prizes and 50/50. Sponsored by City of Eden Recreation, Everyone welcome. City Limits Band starts at 7pm. Free line dance lessons at 6. Join us! MUSIC AT THE BARN Tuesdays 7pm the doors open at 151 Gant Road, Eden. - Bluegrass music & Jam sessions. Free to public. 2nd & 4th Saturday, 6pm covered dish - 7pm - Heart Strings. CASCADE COMMUNITY CENTER DANCE Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions available. Music every Friday night: From 7-10 pm by Cascade Express and Friends and the 1st and 3rd saturday night is BlueGrass Music. 1st- Doug Joyce & Band from Stuart, VA 3rd- 57 Bluegrass Express Band. Eddie Irvin, the winner of the Silver Arts Award for Rockingham County Competition is now also a part of the band on Friday nights. 2011 TREE OF LIFE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY 5:30 p.m., Tues., Dec. 6, 2011 Morehead Hosp. Day Hosp. Lobby Reception following tree lighting Donations may be made at the hospital gift shop or by contacting the Volunteer Services Department at 336-627-8510.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS ROCK. CO. HABITAT "YARD SALE" RESTORE 249 The Boulevard/Irving Ave., Eden - Mon.. & Thur- 1 - 3 PM New & Used Household and Remodeling Items, Free Large item /big load pick-up by appointment. Recycling goods to build homes with families! Contact: 627-0160 Messages returned! NEW BEGINNINGS 653 Washington St., Eden This thrift shop’s proceeds support the Rockingham County Women’s Shelter. Please donate your unneeded items. They especially need Children’s Infant -Toddlers plus women’s Plus Sizes. They are also in need of Jewelry (even if broken), Purses, Children’s Clothing, and any fall items. Phone: 336-627-5003 LION’S CLUB CALENDARS The Eden Evening Lion’s Club is in the process of selling their 2012 Calendars honoring our World War II Vets. This calendar is on sale at Diamonds-N-Dust, Ramsey’s Barber Shop, Jerry’s Restaurant, and Railroad Cafe. You may also call Norma Jean McKinnney at 336-6278881 to purchase your copy. These make spectacular Christmas Gifts for the history lover on your list. Eden Evening Lion’s Club invites you to visit and join! They meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Santana’s in Eden at 6:30am.
TREE OF HOPE - REIDSVILLE The Annie Penn Hospital Auxiliary 27th annual “Tree of Hope” . Purchase lights in memory or honor of a loved one or friend. The name of those honored will be written on the windows in the hospital lobby. The cost is $5.00 and $25.00 for a “twinkling light”. Acknowledgements will be sent to the recipients or family. Forms are available at Annie Penn Hospital information desks, and area churches. Lighting Ceremony will be held on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 4:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For more info call 951-4595. Profits will be used to fund equipment for Hospital
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NEW GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER There will be GED, Intro to Computers, ESL, Advanced Computer, Employability Skills (HRD) classes held there at the 220 W. Kings Hwy. Suite H (Next to Peebles), Network Room, Resume Assistance. Call 336-637-1010 or 336 623-3007 to sign up.
MADISON DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS STROLL Friday, December 2, 2011 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. There will be maps with names of participating businesses to have checked and there will be a section for to vote for the business they feel has the best decorations (A trophy will be awarded to the winner). Many businesses will have extra discounts and surprises for customers visiting their shops. Drawings drawing will be held at 8:30 p.m. at the Century Link stage
Dan River Basin Association's FIRST SATURDAY OUTING 10:00 a.m., Sat., December 3 2.5-mile hike beside Mayo River from Anglin Mill Bridge to NC/VA line. Meet at Mayo Beach Upper Access on Old Anglin Mill Road, under Anglin Mill Bridge (GPS 36.53454, -79.99010) Dress in layers of synthetic fabric, wear hiking boots, and bring walking stick, lunch and water. Free, open to the public. Contact: Will Truslow, 336-5471903, willtruslow@hotmail.com More information: www.danriver.org
SANTA LINK TOY PICK-UP Friday, December 9th, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m Annie Penn Hospital Main Lobby-Santa and his CareLInk Elves will be picking up new, unwrapped toys for a Rockingham County distribution from The North Pole. Anyone who would like to help with this project is encouraged to bring their items to the hospital’s Main Entrance Santa and the Elves will load the CareLink Mobile Transport Unit with toys at that time.
SENIOR ANIMALS NEED LOVE, TOO Some really loving dogs and the Rockingham County Humane Society need your help. The Humane Society has acquired (over a period of time) quite a few older dogs that need a good loving home. It is not fair for these senior animals to live out their lives in a cage. All of our seniors are on the small side, some a little too heavy, but still small breed dogs. Please consider taking one of these dogs into your home. They just want someone to love them. Call 336-6234428 if you can do anything to help our seniors! (11am - 4pm Mon, Tues, Thur., Fri. and Sat. Closed on Wed. & Sun.) We Need Volunteers! LIVING WILLS 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 13 Morehead Memorial Hospital Main Conference Room. Learn about current NC legislation related to Advance Directives and prepare your Advance Directive for a Natural Death and Health Care Power of Attorney documents. Each session begins with an informational discussion. Those attending are assisted in finishing their documents. A notary and two witnesses are present to finalize the completion of the documents. There is NO CHARGE for this community service. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - preferably at least one week in advance. Call Marcia McQueen, director of Chaplaincy Services to register: 336623-9711, Ext. 2482. The NC Advance Directive Documents are utilized and will be sent to you when you register so you can begin reading and thinking about your wishes.
“AN ENCHANTED EVENING” Annie Penn Foundation’s Holiday Gala Saturday, December 3rd, from 7:30 pm until midnight. The Annie Penn Foundation will hold its annual holiday gala. The event will be held at the Pennrose Park Country Club, and will feature heavy Hors D’oeuvres and dancing to the Holiday Band. For tickets or more information, please call 951-4595
RENT-A-SANTA - EDEN Dec. 1-22. The cost for Santa to visit your house, church, schools and parties will be $30.00 per visit. For more information call the Eden Parks & Rec. Dept. at 623-7789 ext. 3030. THE 45TH DRAPER CHILDREN’S PARADE. Sponsored by the Draper Rural Volunteer Fire Department. December 3rd, 11am, Line-up begins at 9:30am. No entry fee. Deadline to register your entry is Dec. 2nd. Email draperparade@yahoo.com or call the Fire Department at 336-635-2233. 2011 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Saturday, December 3, 10-4, Sunday, December 4, 1-4pm. Join the Rockingham County Arts Council in the holiday spirit at the 2011 Holiday Open House held at the Dan River Art Market & Gallary 14TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES - EDEN Sunday, December 4th, 9:30am - 3 pm - Sunday, December 4, 2011, 2:00pm until 5:00pm. Homes on the tour are: Aiken Home - 700 Riverside Drive; Amburn Home - 638 Prospect Street; Burnette Home - 531 Glovenia Street; Talley Home - 514 Highland Drive; Southern Home - 750 Morgan Road. Tickets are $10 for the whole tour and may be purchased on the day of the event at any of the homes, and also in advance at the Eden Chamber of Commerce and the Eden Historical Museum. www.edenpreservation.org TREE OF LIFE LIGHTING CEREMONY & RECEPTION Tuesday, Dec. 6, 5:30pm. Morehead Mem. Hospital. Annual event takes place in the day lobby. TREE OF HOPE LIGHTING CEREMONY - ANNIE PENN HOSP. Sunday, December 4th, at 4:00 pm. This year’s event will begin with the lighting at the live tree lighting at the Main Street Entrance. Music and holiday refreshments will be served in the Annie Penn Cafeteria following the outdoor tree lighting. The event is free and is open to the public. Individuals or Groups may purchase lights for $5, or starlights for $25 to honor or remember a loved one during the holiday season. Names will be written on the hospital windows, and an acknowledgement will be mailed to the family. Forms are available at hospital information desks, as well as area churches. For more information, please call 951-4595, or 951-4559. PENN NURSING CENTER CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS - Friday, December 9, at 2:00 pm Penn Nursing Center Family Holiday Celebration – Families and friends of Penn Nursing Center residents are invited to attend the facilities holiday celebration on in the PNC Dining Room. The event will feature entertainment, caroling and refreshments. Please call Juliette Miller, Activities Director, at 951-6021 to RSVP. - Sunday, December 11, at 2:00 p.m- Penn Nursing Center Performance- Piano students of Teresa Pierce will be performing a holiday concert for residents, families and friends at in the Dining Room of the Penn Nursing Center on . The public is invited to attend. MADISON-MAYODAN JAYCEES 31ST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE Saturday, December 10, 2011 - 1pm Rain or Shine WENTWORTH CHRISTMAS PARADE December 10th, 11am - Free Entry, Parade begins at NC Hwy Patrol Office on 87 and ends at old Wentworth School on Hwy. 65. Visit www.townofwentworth.com. Star News will broadcast the Parade CANDLELIGHT DOWNTOWN - Olde Leaksville Historic District (EDEN) Dec. 13th 6pm -8pm - music, refreshments, holiday sales, treats, Santa. “A SIMPLE CHRISTMAS CONCERT & SHARING OF GOD’S LOVE” Sunday, December 18th, at 2:00 p.m. Performed by Pastor Sandy Johnson and congregation of the RAPHA Center from Madison. The concert held in the Penn Nursing Center Dining Room The public is invited to attend. THE SANTA HOTLINE - EDEN Tuesday Dec. 20 and Wednesday Dec. 21 Have Santa call your child, free! The hotline will open on Dec. 1 to take reservations for Santa to call you must call the office at 623-7789 ext. 3030
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Rockingham County Launches Social Media to Better Connect with Citizens WENTWORTH, NC (Oct. 28, 2011) – Rockingham County Government is launching new techniques to strengthen communications and citizen involvement. The county is using Facebook and Twitter to better connect with citizens 24/7. Rockingham County Government’s Facebook address is www.facebook.com/rockinghamcountync and Twitter is www.twitter.com/rockinghamconc You are invited to connect with us on either of these social media sites by following us on Twitter and/or by choosing to ‘like us’ on Facebook. You may also connect with us via Facebook and Twitter on the Rockingham County Governmental webpage at www.co.rockingham.nc.us “There are citizens that want to receive information and updates directly on their mobile devices via email or social media applications,” said Information Technology Services Director David Whicker. “Using social media tools like Facebook and Twitter allow citizens to receive updates and information from most any device, anywhere, and at anytime. We want to push out information to our citizens to get them involved.” “Social media is an exciting strategy, along with traditional media vehicles, to share good news stories and inform constituents about county policies, programs, and services,” said Public Information Officer Mable Scott. “We want to touch, to tell our story, and to invite our stakeholders to actively participate in Rockingham County Government. Facebook and Twitter will assist with communications, trust, and involvement.” Rockingham County Director of Administration Adam Lindsay explained earlier this summer: “we’re working to promote transparency and clarity of government services and decisions. Excellent communication is critical in order to educate stakeholders about the services we provide and to include them in the decision making processes related to those services.”
Holiday Classes held at Running Pine Herb Farm December 10, 2011: “Holiday Open House at Running Pine Herb Farm” 9am – 4pm. If you are needing those last minute or hard to find Christmas presents come out to the farm for some of our signature herb blends, dried herbs, jams, jellies and other goodies. We will have many herbal gifts such as dream pillows, sachets, potpourri and much more. Small gift baskets will be available as well. Sample many herbal treats that will be prepared and pick up recipes for them. Check needed at least 7 days before the class to the address above. If classes do not have a minimum of 5 participants they will not be held and you will get a refund. If you cancel you will be given a class credit for another class, no monetary refunds. An email confirmation will be sent. Running Pine Herb Farm 325 Richardson Road, Reidsville, NC 27320 runningpineherbfarm@yahoo.com or call 336-349-5512.
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WENTWORTH - Rockingham County Code Enforcement Officer Tinker Woods was recognized in November by the North Carolina Solid Waste Enforcement Officers Association (NCSWEOA) during its 2011 Fall Conference in New Hanover County. The membership recognized Woods for his outstanding service, dedication and leadership as a founding member and president of the organization for the past three years. Woods NCSWEOA enforces state and local laws and ordinances regarding solid waste, littering, zoning, and recycling along with education efforts. Established in 2006 with only a few code enforcement officers from the central part of the state, members now represent counties and municipalities across the state. Members work in the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, County and Municipality Solid Waste Directors, Landfill Directors, Solid Waste Officers, Environmental Health Specialists, Planning Directors, and Zoning Enforcement.
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The Eden Historical Museum has new exhibits for the history lover. The Eden Historical Museum located at 656 Washington St., Eden is open Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., and also open during special events and by appointment for groups Museum Updates: • The batteau pole that was found in the Dan River last year by Jeff and Jo-Lynn Overby has been conserved by the Underwater Archaeology Branch of the NC Archives and is coming back to Eden this month! It will be on display at the Eden Historical Museum soon afterwards. • The Museum supplied Wells Fargo with historic photos of
Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 8 “It’s been a great honor to have served for the past three years as president of such an outstanding and dedicated group,” Woods said during the Fall Conference. He asked the executive planning board not to consider him for the 2012 presidency but he looked forward to continue serving in some capacity. “It has been a pleasure to assist with directing this organization and with educating and training code enforcement officers,” Woods explained. “I feel more time is needed to work with our new Rockingham County Manager and Commissioners on special projects in our county and in completing ongoing projects. NCSWEOA is headed in the right direction and this is a good time for new ideas.” Lee Hill will replace Woods as the 2012 president. Hill is with Guilford County and has served on the executive board for the past three years. Kelly Howell with Rockingham County will serve as secretary for the 2012 term.
Senior Citizens May Apply for Low Income Energy Assistance WENTWORTH North Carolina Division of Social Services has evaluated and updated the application process and eligibility requirements for the state’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) in accordance with changes mandated by the General Assembly. Citizens interested in receiving assistance with their heating costs during the coldweather months need to be aware of these changes to the application process and the eligibility requirements for the LIEAP benefit. Applications for persons age 60 and above or disabled persons (receives SSI, SSA or VA disability) who are receiving services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) will be taken from December 1, 2011, through January 31, 2012, or until funds are exhausted. Note: All members of the household must be 60 years of age or older, or at least one household member must be disabled and receiving services through the DAAS. ALL households must meet income and resource eligibility requirements and must apply for LIEAP funds; there are no automatic approvals. If funds remain available
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Eden for a mural that has been installed at the Wachovia bank on Van Buren Rd. (which will soon become a Wells Fargo branch). • Museum Outreach Programs have included taking the Francis Photo Albums to Arbor Ridge for the residents to browse through and reminisce! Also the Governor Morehead Park in Spray, a historic and picturesque par, is our hidden jewel! It’s available for your enjoyment at any time of year. You may also reserve the site for a small fee. For more information, contact the Park Committee CoChairs: Vivian Phillips @ 6270816 bvphillips71@gmail.com or Louise Price @ 623-1043 lwprice@embarqmail.com
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The 37th Annual Empty Stocking Fund is off and running for this Christmas season. Edenarea schools, the YMCA and the Rockingham County Sheriff’s office have teamed up to collect food, toys and monetary gifts for those who need them during the holiday season. The YMCA collects all donations and sorts them. A goal of $6,000 has been set for this year’s project, which will attempt to assist 125 families in the Eden area with their Christmas celebrations. Applications for assistance were taken from November 7th through 18th. A screening committee reviewed the applications and determined which families were eligible. The committee was comprised of various people from the community. “We have been doing this for 36 years and the YMCA is the administrator of this project,” Barry Mabe, CEO of the Eden Family YMCA said. “Each school or group that is involved has a specific task they complete for the project. Each Eden-area school collects cans of food, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office collects toys, Eden First Baptist Church takes 24 of the families and assists, and the citizens of the community provide monetary donations. This could not happen without each group doing their part.” As soon as all of the food and toys are collected, students from the schools will sort the items and pack boxes. Volunteers with trucks are needed to help deliver the boxes on December 24th at 8:00 a.m. According to Mabe, “This is a very rewarding experience. Those who participate surely share in the true meaning of Christmas. Many of the volunteers have been doing this for several years, but the need for more volunteers grows every year.” Come and spend a couple of hours with the YMCA Christmas Eve morning and get your Christmas holiday started off the right way, by helping those in our community. Donations are being accepted until Christmas. For more information, call 336-623-8496.
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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 9 after January 31, 2012, any other eligible households may apply during February through the end of March. For more information, please contact the Rockingham County Department of Social Services at 336.342.1394. In the past, applications were taken in November and payments were sent directly to program recipients in February. Households participating in the Food and Nutrition Services Program (formerly called Food Stamps) were automatically approved. That is no longer the case. Under the program changes, ALL households must meet income and resource eligibility requirements and must apply for LIEAP funds; there are no longer automatic approvals. In addition, at the direction of the General Assembly, energy payments will now be made directly to the service provider, such as power, gas or oil companies during the month of the application .
Operation Medicine Drop Numbers Increase Rockingham County Code Enforcement/ Sheriff's Office along with Reidsville Police Department held a successful Operation Medicine Drop Event in October. The final count of dosages turned in was 11,361. This is an increase from the earlier (March-2011) event where 11,202 dosages were collected. Rockingham County Code Enforcement Officer Kelly Howell and Reidsville Police Officer Tim Altizer collected the unused, expired prescriptions in the Rockingham County Governmental Center lobby. Officers said prescription drug abuse ranks right behind the No. 1 form of drug abuse, marijuana. The drugs collected during the Operation Medicine Drop Event will be packaged and stored in the evidence room until they are transported to the N.C. SBI Field Office in Greensboro. The medicines collected statewide will be destroyed in a state approved incinerator. This take-back event offered citizens a safe, secure way to dispose of their medications. Unintentional poisoning from prescription medications has been on the rise in North Carolina since 1999, for nearly 4,500 people have died from prescription poisoning. The Operation Medicine Drop Event offered citizens this free and convenient option for disposing of their prescription and over-thecounter medications to protect their families and the environment. For more information about Operation Medicine Drop, contact Howell at 336.342.8300 or khowell@co.rockingham.nc.us.
New County Manager Appointed Wentworth - In November the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners appointed Lance L. Metzler as new county manager. He will begin work Dec. 5, 2011. Metzler is presently county manager of Montgomery Metzler County, NC. Lance L. Metzler’s qualifications to serve as the chief executive officer of Rockingham County Government include many years of professional experiences, visionary leadership, and governmental innovations. Since 2005, Metzler served as county manager for the County of Montgomery, NC, where some of his top accomplishments are the following: the first Strategic Plan for the County; the first official
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TGRC says It’s A Sweet Season! The Theatre Guild of Rockingham County is a nonprofit organization and has been bringing a wide variety of plays and musicals to the stage for twenty-two years. We have just released the shows for our twenty-third season entitled It’s a Sweet Season. We are excited about every show of this season and would like to encourage everyone to come out and support our local performing arts. In March, the much loved by all ages, Little Women, the musical, in April, Ramona Quimby and will be the second production for the talented TGRC Storybook Theatre. The grand finale of the season will be Willy Wonka, Ronald Dahl's timeless story of the famous Candyman and his new found friend and heir, Charlie Buckett. We have been very successful in attracting talented individu-
als not only to perform in our shows, but to also serve as Board Members and Volunteers to ensure the success of every season. We are very proud of the fact that most all of these individuals are citizens of Rockingham County. The Theatre Guild of Rockingham County would like to continue to bring competing plays and musicals to our citizens. If performing on stage is not for you and you would still like to be involved, we need volunteers with costumes, make-up, technical support, set design and many, many other areas. We invite you to be a part of our twenty-third season. Season tickets are still available and we welcome you to visit our website at www.tgrc-nc.com for details on all of our upcoming shows and auditions. You can also contact Rose Wray, Artistic Director, at www.adirector@tgrc-nc.com.
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RENT-A-SANTA Our department will offer RentA-Santa during Dec. 1 – 22. Santa Claus will visit your holiday party, luncheon, family gathering or other event for 20 minutes to help celebrate the holiday season with you and your guests. The cost for his visit is $30 inside the city limits of Eden. SANTA HOTLINE We have been in contact with the North Pole and Santa Claus has agreed to work with us to call the children in Eden just in time for Christmas. Schedule him to phone your child on Dec. 20 or 21 to find out what they want for the holiday and if they are being naughty or nice. If you would like to schedule Santa for either of these events, please call our office at 6232110, option 3. TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE AT EDEN CITY HALL The City of Eden is participating in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s annual Toys for Tots drive. Collection boxes at City Hall are in the Planning and Inspections and Police departments, both located at 308 E. Stadium Drive. Citizens can drop off NEW, unwrapped toys at either of these locations. The toys will be collected by the Marine Corps until Dec. 22 and distributed to less fortunate children on Christmas Day. Toys for Tots is a national campaign started in 1947 and today it is the Marine Corps’ number one community action program. Over the past 10 years, Marines have distributed over 15,000,000 toys annually to more than 6 million children each year. For more information, go to www.toysfortots.org or contact Debbie Galloway in the Planning and Inspections Department at 623-2110, option 2.
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The official ribbon cutting of Party Plus Gifts & More was held on November 8th, 2011, with members of the Eden Chamber of Commerce, city and elected officials, as well as fellow business people. Mayor John Grogan did the honors of Cutting the ribbon welcoming the expanded business to the community. Party Plus Gifts & More offers rental for weddings and special events as well as the new section offering gift items for every home or office. The family business, owned by Kari & Joey White and Karen and Tim White, is located at 349 W. Kings Hwy and is open 10am - 6pm Monday though Friday, and 10-4 Saturdays. For more information call 336-623-6380.
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Capital Improvement Plan; a team approach for operations and longterm planning; and a pro-active approach to growth and customer service in a diverse community. He served as county administrator/manager for the County of Northampton, VA, between 2000 and 2005. Some of the milestone accomplishments included: first Sustainable Technology Industrial Park in the nation; a new County facility to house County services; collaborative efforts for regionalism to address housing, water and sewer needs; aggressive Land Use Plans; and Distinguished Budget Awards. As town manager for the Town of West Point, VA, from 1997 to 2000, his accomplishments included hiring and developing qualified department heads with teamwork philosophy; an industrial park; a Farmer’s Market; a Bikeway and Scenic Vista; a historical walking tour; a police department; an Emergency Operation Program; and Wastewater Treatment and Airport service development through regional efforts. Metzler also worked for the Town of Kingstree, SC, and the Town of Troy, NC. He has been featured in numerous governmental magazines, publications, and productions; is a credentialed International City/County Manager’s Association (ICMA) Manager; and is actively involved with city/county governmental associations. In addition, he was charter president of the West Point Rotary Club, a member of Seven Lakes Baptist Church, and a Pi Kappa Phi Alumni. Metzler has an undergraduate degree in Urban/Regional Planning at East Carolina University and is currently completing a master’s in Public Administration from Old Dominion University. He has done graduate work at Virginia Tech along with UNC-Chapel Hill’s Public Executive Leadership Academy (PELA), and the University of Virginia’s Senior Executive Institute (SEI). Rockingham County Government Rockingham County is governed by the five-member Board of Commissioners, elected at-large to serve four-year terms. County Manager Metzler will have a variety of responsibilities, including the implementation of policies formed by the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners, the organization and administration of county departments, and the preparation of the recommended annual budget. The day-to-day operation of Rockingham County Government will be the responsibility of Metzler and his staff. Under his leadership as the new county manager, the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners' plans and objectives will be executed.
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Holiday pet adoption Event Rockingham County Animal Shelter will be hosting its first holiday adoption event in conjunction with a rabies clinic on Saturday, December 17, 2011 from 1 to 4. The event Home for the Holidays will include photos with Santa courtesy of Don Frederick Photography. Photos will not only include the little ones but the four legged ones are invited to participate as well. The shelter will be running an adoption special on the dogs for $90 and the cats will be priced at $50 for the entire week leading up to the adoption event. To help raise money for the shelter Science Diet has donated 80 pounds of dog food and 60 pounds of cat food to be raffled off for $1 tickets. Tickets can be purchased now until December 17 at the front desk of Rockingham County Animal Shelter. To help owners get familiar with what the county has to offer there will be local groomers and boarders from Reidsville, Eden, Madison and areas surrounding Rockingham County. The shelter would also just like you to stop by to visit if you haven’t seen the new facility. Our Home for the Holidays event is here to help you get ready for the holidays as well! We will have vendors here selling Heaven Sent Candles, Premier Designs Jewelry, ThirtyOne (totes, bags & accessories), Farm House Pottery, River Bottom Honey, Debbie Dishmon Mosaics, Frank’s Peanut Hut, Beadelicious Jewelry and even you can make money that day by bringing broken or unwanted gold to receive cash to the Golden Girls! We have so many vendors lined up, and so many adorable dogs and cats looking for a new home why not stop by December 17th from 1 to 4. Also, Java House will be here keeping everyone warm that needs a warm cup of brew that will be standing outside needing a rabies shot. Our rabies clinic will also be opened from 1 to 4 on Saturday, December 17th. The cost of the vaccine is $7 and is open to dogs and cats only at the age of 4 months and older. Please bring dogs on leashes and cats in carries to be seen by our vets. It’s going to be a busy day and we want all animals to be safe and sound. If your dog is aggressive there will be exceptions made for a car side service and a muzzle will be provided by the veterinarian .
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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 12 room stalls from Halloween through the first week of 2012. “This is important because the average American will gain between eight and ten pounds between now and New Year’s,” Holzer said. “All this affects our health risk factors, and as health risk factors improve, Rockingham County Government’s health insurance premiums have decreased,” Holzer explained. “Rockingham County is ranked No. 74 out of 100 counties in the state in regards to health rankings. Motivating county employees with wellness programs, exercise, nutrition, and diets is a win-win situation as we retain healthy employees and they maintain a quality life-style. We just owe this to ourselves, our families and our loved ones.” “Over the past two years, Rockingham County Government has seen its health insurance increase at only half the rate of the national average,” Holzer added. The Rockingham County Governmental culture is now seeped with healthy living goals including: annual health risk assessments, an in-house wellness clinic, Weight Watchers, walking initiatives, a bowling league, Zumba classes, a Maintain/No Gain Holiday Challenge, health educational materials, and incentive programs. “It’s great we’re saving the county money but it’s not so much the money,” Holzer cautioned, “it’s the people … we don’t want our people to suffer physically when it’s so preventable. We don’t want to see people work hard for 30 years … retire … and then die six months later due to unhealthy life-styles.” Holzer’s personal research from his family has helped him better understand the significance of healthy living. In addition, he was human resources director for Roadway Express for 30 years, where he integrated wellness activities with the safety program and saw recognizable outcomes. “We pushed pre-shift stretching at Roadway and it made a difference,” Holzer said. He carefully grazes food throughout the day while in his office and counts points using Weight Watchers online. Holzer walks the walk and talks the talk as he pushes what he believes strengthens the individual and the county organization. Every day, Holzer is now staying in shape for the upcoming Mistletoe Half-Marathon in Winston-Salem. He’s already done eight marathons, numerous half-marathons and triathlons, so by the end of the year; he’ll have 10 under his belt. “They may call me a health nut,” Holzer laughed, “but it works!”
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2011 4-H Teen Leadership Focus Conference On November 4-5, 2011 Rockingham County teen 4-Hers attended the 4-H Teen Leadership Focus Conference held at the Sertoma 4-H Camp in Stokes County. Four 4-Hers; Lorrie Norwood, Lydia Ryan, Jarrett Barts and JC Mallard attended the event with involved workshops focused on leadership. The workshops focused on teambuilding, personality traits, personal and flag etiquette and 4-H Revolution of Responsibility. Each also attended the state council meeting as well as the district meeting. The youth held a dance that evening during which they sold baked goods to raise money for our local food bank. The youth learned about new ideas and gained important leadership skills that will enable them to come back to the county and be a leader in the community! Morgan Maness said, “We are very proud of our Rockingham County 4-Hers for all of their hard work and representation of our county during the 4-H Teen Leadership Focus Conference.” For more information about 4-H contact Morgan Maness at (336)342-8230 or by email at morgan_maness@ncsu.edu or visit the web site: http://rockingham.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=youth4h.
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Proposed Private Landfill Frequently Asked Questions (11/21/11 Updated FAQs) 1. What meeting was recently held regarding the proposed landfill in Rockingham County? The Rockingham County Board of Adjustment (BOA) meeting was held on Nov. 14th at the Rockingham County Governmental Center. 2. Who participates on the Rockingham County Board of Adjustment or BOA? The BOA is made up of the same people who sit on the Rockingham County Planning Board. 3. What was the focus of the BOA’s meeting on Nov. 14th? The request heard at the meeting was an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision. 4. Who is the Zoning Administrator? The Zoning Administrator is the Rockingham County Planning Director. 5. What had the Zoning Administrator been asked to do? The Zoning Administrator was asked to make a determination of whether or not the proposed landfill would be subject to the 35' height requirement that the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) imposes on single units in the Residential Agricultural zoning district. The Zoning Administrator was also asked to determine whether or not the application and site plan submitted by PBK Holdings, LLC were complete. 6. What is the UDO and why is it important? The Unified Development Ordinance or UDO is a vital land use regulatory document. As Rockingham County’s essential tool to regulate land use, it describes how and what development may take place. 7. What did the Zoning Administrator decide concerning this determination? The Zoning Administrator wrote a letter stating that according to the UDO, a landfill would not be subject to the height requirements and the application and site plan were complete. Her decision was appealed to the BOA. 8. What were the results from the BOA hearing? Both issues were discussed at length during the BOA meeting and the BOA upheld the Zoning Administrator's decision. 9. Can the BOA’s decision be appealed? Yes, the BOA’s decision is subject to a right of appeal to the Rockingham County Superior Court which could potentially impact the right of PBK Holdings LLC to pursue the requested Special Use Permit. 10. Does this mean the application by PBK Holdings LLC can now progress through the special use permit process? Yes, the PBK Holdings LLC application may now progress with the special use permit process. 11. In what order did County Commissioners vote to hear the special use permit application and then the franchise agreement? On Oct. 11th, the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners voted to hear the special use permit application first and the franchise agreement second. 12. Where exactly is the pro-
posed private landfill supposed to be in Rockingham County? The private landfill is proposed on Whitt Family Farms, LLC, at 1600 Riverside Circle between Wentworth and Eden, off Harrington Highway. 13. Who proposed the private landfill in Eden? Mr. Kevan Combs is the official representative for PBK Holdings of Oak Ridge, NC. 14. What are their intentions? Mr. Combs and PBK want to develop a landfill and materials recovery facility. Materials recovery allows some items in the waste stream to be recycled. The site plan also provides for maintenance buildings, administrative offices, weigh scales and “limited” exterior lighting. 15. How much land will this involve? The site is 1,750 acres. PBK proposes to develop approximately 400 acres with 350 acres planned for the proposed landfill. Eventually, the developer’s plan proposes a facility involving landfill gas to energy and organics composting. 16. How much of the development is planned for landfill disposal? The landfill disposal is planned for two separate disposal areas, one approximately 225 acres and the other 125 acres, in size for a total of 350 acres.
17. How much solid waste would the proposed landfill hold? The designed capacity of the proposed landfill disposal areas is 55 million cubic yards of waste. 18. Will the proposed private landfill have to be in federal compliance with the EPA? Yes, there are specific regulations relating to municipal solid waste landfills contained in the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and established by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR). 19. How can citizens keep upto-date on the proposed private landfill? A list of Proposed Private Landfill Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) will be periodically updated on the Rockingham County Governmental website at: http://www.co.rockingham.nc.us/ default.aspx. 20. How can local citizens get their questions answered regarding the proposed private landfill? Rockingham County citizens are always encouraged to pose questions or share suggestions via the county website’s Contact Us form http://www.co.rockingham.nc.us/ forms.aspx?fid=26
Local citizens may also call Rockingham County Planning at 336.342.8133 with questions or to set up an appointment with a Planner. 21. What about citizens who are unable to access information via the website and computers? Each branch of the Rockingham County Library has computers available for use by the public in Eden, Madison, Mayodan, Reidsville, and Stoneville. Updated printed copies of Proposed Private Landfill Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are available at
the Rockingham County Governmental Center’s main receptionist’s desk along with Contact Us forms that citizens may complete. These documents may be requested by calling 336342-8100. Rockingham County’s Governmental Center is located at 371 NC 65 in Wentworth, NC. Local citizens may also call Rockingham County Planning at 336.342.8133 with their questions or to set up an appointment to speak to a Planner.
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Time for Your End-of-Year Cleaning? Donate to Goodwill! The holiday season may leave your wallet a bit lighter – plan to get a little money back by donating gently used clothing and other unwanted items to Goodwill for an end-of-year tax deduction. And by cleaning your closets and garages, you get more than a tax writeoff because almost 90 cents of every dollar earned in our stores support our job training efforts… you’re putting people to work! Goodwill will be accepting clothing, household items, computers, and even those holiday gifts that are not quite right at our 18 retail store locations until 8 pm on Saturday, December 31, 2011. Donors interested in claiming tax deduction should keep itemized lists of their donations. Find a store near you and calculate your donation at TriadGoodwill.org.
2012-2013 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year named Barbara Brown, principal of Central Elementary School, has been selected as the 2012-2013 Wells-Fargo Principal of the Year for Rockingham County Schools (RCS) in a program cosponsored by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and Wells-Fargo Bank. Ms. Brown now moves on to compete with other local award recipients from the Piedmont-Triad Region of the State. Ms. Brown said, “I am extremely honored and proud to be named the Rockingham County Principal of the Year. I feel that it is a blessing that I’ve been chosen by my supervisors and peers to represent Rockingham County. It is always exciting when someone recognizes the Brown job that you do. Being named Principal of the year can only be accomplished by having a great staff who gives you one hundred percent because they know that you are giving the same. At Central Elementary School we work together for one common cause: our children.” Ms. Brown earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Barber-Scotia College, a Masters degree in Elementary Education from NC A&T University and a Masters of School Administration from Appalachian State University. She has over 25 years of experience in education. Her tenure with RCS began in 1985 as a kindergarten teacher at Stoneville Elementary. In 2004, she accepted an assistant principal position at Monroeton Elementary. She also served as assistant principal at Central Elementary from 2005-2006. Brown became principal at Lawsonville Avenue Elementary in 2006 and has been the principal at Central Elementary School since 2009. Dr. Rodney Shotwell, RCS superintendent said, “We are so proud of Ms. Brown. She is an outstanding principal and will represent us well in the regional Principal of the Year competition.” Tina Chestnut, a McMichael High School assistant principal, was chosen as the 20122013 RCS Assistant Principal of the Year. She began her career in education with Guilford County Schools in 1996 as a high school math/science teacher. In 1998, she returned home to Rockingham County and taught math/science at Reidsville Middle. In 2007, she transferred to Rockingham County Middle as a math teacher. Ms. Chestnut accepted an assistant principal position at McMichael High Chestnut School in 2009. Ms. Chestnut received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, her Teaching Certification from North Carolina A&T State University and a Masters of School Administration from Appalachian State University. She is currently pursuing her Educational Doctorate from Appalachian State University.
County Wins Governor’s Award Rockingham County is among a select few recipients of the inaugural Governor’s Innovative Small Business Community Award. The Rockingham County Business & Technology Center (RCBTC) was the project submitted to the North Carolina Department of Commerce for the award. Started in 2005, the RCBTC has created a group of business counselors providing free mentoring to entrepreneurs, partnered to develop a community kitchen food incubator and a virtual farmers’ market, secured $1.4 million to capture landfill
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Automotive Parts Manufacturer to Create 64 Jobs in County State Grant Helps Henniges Automotive Expand in Reidsville RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Henniges Automotive will add new manufacturing jobs at its plant in Reidsville. The expansion will bring 64 new jobs along with a $2.2 million capital investment. The project was made possible in part by a $65,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. “Creating jobs is my top priority, and one of the best ways to do that is to support existing North Carolina businesses and encourage them to grow,” Gov. Perdue said. “Henniges Automotive’s decision to expand operations in Reidsville is proof that North Carolina continues to have a top-ranked business climate where global manufacturers can thrive.” Henniges Automotive manufactures automotive sealing parts for the global market. The com-
pany currently employs 226 people at its Reidsville facility, which produces parts for Ford, Chrysler and BMW. Henniges Automotives also has plants located in Missouri, Oklahoma and Iowa. Salaries will vary by job function, but the average annual wage for the new jobs will be $27,849 not including benefits. The Rockingham County average annual wage is $31,044. “The support we have received from North Carolina is much appreciated at Henniges Automotive,” said Geri Gasperut, Vice President of Human Resources. “Partnerships like this allow our company to grow and provide additional employment for the state of North Carolina. We look forward to continuing this trend in the future”.
The One North Carolina Fund provides financial assistance, through local governments, to attract business projects that will stimulate economic activity and create new jobs in the state. Companies receive no money up front and must meet job creation and investment performance standards to qualify for grant funds. These grants also require and are contingent upon local matches. North Carolina continues to have a top-ranked business climate. Through Gov. Perdue’s JobsNOW initiative, the state works aggressively to create jobs, train, and retrain its workforce, laying the foundation for a strong and sustainable economic future. Through the use of the One North Carolina Fund, more than 55,000 jobs and $11 billion in investments have been created
CCAC helps turn steppingstones into milestones By Hope Baptiste
Kaysha Lampkins ’15 of weren’t for all his hard work.” Carolina via the University’s Eden, N.C., credits her CCAC Brian Woodard, CCAC Carolina Student Transfer adviser for helping her reach for adviser for Morehead and Excellence Program (C-STEP) and achieve her goals. McMichael high schools in from one of its community colAn airplane flight. A public Rockingham County, N.C., 2009- lege partners, Alamance address to more than 700 people. 10 Community College. C-STEP Meeting her city’s mayor and Woodard didn’t quite see it enables talented, low- and modother public officials. Traveling that way. “I was fortunate to erate-income community-college and being away from home on work with Kaysha for two years students to transfer to and graduher own. Representing her home- while I was a CCAC adviser at ate from Carolina if they enroll at town and state on a Morehead [in a community college partner and national stage. Rockingham County, complete the program to earn an Completing a FAFSA N.C.],” he said. appropriate associate degree. (Free Application for “Kaysha did the acade- And, like Lampkins, he was also Federal Student Aid). mic work, but lacked a Covenant Scholar as an underFilling out college the self confidence to graduate. applications. Touring tackle what she considWoodard said his experience potential schools. ered a monumental task with C-STEP convinced him to What do these on her own. I told her apply to CCAC to become an things have in comshe had as great a adviser. “I really could relate to mon? They are Kaysha chance as anyone of everything Kaysha and many Lampkins Lampkins’ milestones getting accepted to other students were going Photo by Dan Sears this year. One of nearly UNC but that she through in trying to decide what 4,000 freshmen to would never know was next for them after high enter the UNC Class of 2015, the unless she tried. I was school,” he said. Eden, N.C., resident is quick to glad I could help her get “Having been there credit Brian Woodard, the there.” myself, I could really Carolina College Advising Corps Lampkins said she say to them: ‘If I can (CCAC) adviser at John Motley really couldn’t believe it do it, you can do it.’” Morehead High School, with giv- when her acceptance Though her ing her the tools and self confi- came and she learned future plans are only dence to reach these milestones she’d been chosen as a beginning to take and achieve her ultimate goal: a Carolina Covenant shape, Lampkins said UNC degree. CCAC is an arm of Scholar as well. “I was she wanted to return to the National College Advising blown away,” she said. her hometown or a Woodward Corps, headquartered at UNC. “I was going to my top similar area and dediPhoto by Dan Sears “When I was thinking about school, and with the cate herself to helping going to college, I didn’t think I Covenant Scholarship, I students like herself had much of a chance to get in to would be able to focus on acade- set, reach for and achieve their UNC,” Lampkins said. “Carolina mics and worry less about goals. “I don’t know if I will end was my ‘reach’ school, but Brian finances. All the pieces just up in instruction, guidance, encouraged me to make that seemed to be fitting into place.” administration or some other reach, helped me put together a Woodard knows that feeling, form of youth enrichment, but I good application package I could as he also “reached” for his can say right now that’s where be proud of and guided me Carolina degree. Now pursuing a I’m headed,” she said. through applying for financial aid master’s degree in school counWith CCAC and folks like and scholarships. I feel sure I seling in UNC’s School of Woodard, she’s certainly on the wouldn’t be here now if it Education, he transferred to right track.
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It is distinguished by its simple classic form, and is set back at an odd angle to the street, an indication it was there long before the street was put through. Inside it has architectural features, a newel post and crown molding, reputed to be by Thomas Day, famous black furniture maker. The Christmas decorations guaranteed to blow visitors away. The entry hall is stuffed with a lavish Christmas tree and a lifesized Christmas Grinch figure, not to mention lights and ribbons and garlands and colorful hanging objects everywhere. To the left in the parlor is a breathtaking display including an upsidedown Christmas tree, a small tree with perpetual snow falling, many nutcracker figures, a big Father Christmas, and much more. The tour continues with more displays in the dining room and kitchen area. Mr Amburn plans outdoor decorations as well. The Stevenson-Aiken house at 700 Riverside Drive is a contributing property in the Spray National Register Historic District. It was built in 1918 to house the manager of the nearby Spray Woolen Mill, Mr. William Stevenson, and his family. Various other managers occupied it until the 1930s, when it was bought as a rectory by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and occupied for a time by the Rev. William Jones Gordon and his family, and then several other rectors, including the Rev. Warwick Aiken, Jr., who bought it in 1974 after having occupied it most of the years after 1955. The house reflects the comfortable yet stylish craftsman bungalow fashion of its time, with many arts-and-crafts features inside and out. The Aikens have filled the home with art and family antiques, notably a bedroom suite with a massive four poster bed that belonged to Maria Polk
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Rose Named to Prestigious All-State School Board Only eight board members in the state selected for this impressive honor and for the second consecutive year, Rockingham County Board of Education chair, Nell Rose, was one of eight school board members in the state named to the distinguished All-State School Board by the North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA). Ms. Rose was honored at an awards banquet held during the NCSBA’s Rose annual conference in Greensboro, Nov.15. Each of the state’s 115 school boards in North Carolina has an opportunity every year to nominate a member for the NCSBA’s prestigious Raleigh Dingman Award. The award is presented annually to a school board member in the state for outstanding leadership and educational service. From the nominations, the eight member AllState School Board is selected. All are chosen for the significant contributions to boardsmanship during their tenures. There are more than 900 school board members in the state. This is the second consecutive year the Rockingham County Board of Education nominated Rose for the distinguished award. Her support of, and contributions to the students and staff in Rockingham County, have been numerous and valuable during her eighteen year tenure as a board member. Rose possesses a persistent belief that the educational community must be focused and involved in order to accomplish rigorous goals. Rose has been a member of the Rockingham County Board of Education since 1993.
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careful and sensitive restoration of a generously proportioned old house. It was built in 1917 by Mr. A. B. Land and has withstood the passing years gracefully. The Southerns have preserved the main features of the interior, including the original dark woodwork that distinguishes the doorways, the handsome staircase, and the striking huge columns in the entry hall. There are nine fireplaces in the house, each different with its own style—the one in the dining room, for example, is in the Eastlake style with Italian marble tiles and a mirrored superstructure. The mantle in the living room is graced with a clock passed down from Crystal Southern’s great grandmother, who, by the way was a Webster, a descendant of Noah Webster, the dictionary publisher. The present owners now have a roomy kitchen with a huge granite topped island and a magnificent restaurant style gas stove. The cabinets are all handmade with glass fronts, and one functions as a pass-through to the dining room, with shelves holding a collection of pottery pieces from Crystal’s grandmother and great grandmother. The kitchen opens into a comfortable den that is floored with wood from the old Eden bowling alley. The upstairs of the house did not even have electricity, but now each of the three daughters has her own room, with many dolls in evidence, and each decorated to suit the girls’ taste. There is a guest bedroom on the ground floor that also has an adjacent modern bathroom. Lauren Talley’s 1920 artsand-crafts style bungalow at 514 Highland Drive nestles at the streetside surrounded by a charming garden. One surprising feature, barely visible at the side, a tall, ornate metalwork gate imported from Egypt, gives a hint of the unusual trove of treasures within. Lauren says her love of collecting beautiful antiques comes from the tragic loss of so many precious family things when her grandparents’ 1800s farmhouse in Wentworth burned. The front door opens on a scene of Christmas glitter and elegance, dominated by a special tree for her son decorated with wooden toys. The room is furnished with ample seating, a baby
grand piano, and other pieces, such as the lady’s chair in the corner with an exquisite Italian glass lamp nearby for reading. Several handsome beveled-glass mirrors that adorn the walls throughout the house are found here, each with a unique frame. The owner refinished the floors herself, and has been gradually and laboriously restoring the house to its original charming condition. In the dining room the visitor begins to realize that Lauren is an unrepentant “chinaholic.” The massive glass door china cabinet is loaded with flow blue, Willow ware and full sets of Mason and Noritake china. A sparkling crystal chandelier hangs over the round dining table and chairs. Lauren bought the 1860s mirrored sideboard and refinished it herself. It displays a set of sterling mounted etched crystal sherbet cups. In the kitchen the glass front cabinets again are loaded with china, and to cap it off, the walkin pantry has multiple shelves holding delicate antique crystal as well as more china. Unique objects such as a tiny wood-burning kitchen stove- a salesman’s sample, and a set of baroque silver measuring spoons are noteworthy. More mirrors are to be seen in the main bedroom, especially an unusual three panel cheval type mirror that came from a fashion boutique. The annual Christmas Tour of the Eden Preservation Society is intended to increase public interest in the historical and architectural heritage of the city, celebrate the Christmas season, and raise funds for the projects of the Society, among them Governor Morehead Park, the Eden Historical Museum, and the restoration of the Superintendant’s House. Talented local musicians will be playing at several of the homes to add to the festive atmosphere, including Debbie Galloway, Anna Carter, and others. Tickets for the whole tour are $10, and are available at the Eden Historical Museum, the Eden Chamber of Commerce, and at each of the tour locations on the day of the tour. For further information call 623-1043 or check www.edenpreservation.org
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BIBLICAL REFLECTIONS OF NATURE By Dr. Mark Gaffney Stoneville, North Carolina The Raven A Symbol of G o d ’ s Gaffney Grace The raven is found in the book of Leviticus in the middle of the list of unclean birds. This raven that is described as unattractive, repulsive and
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that was to illustrate God’s grace. (Luke 12:22-24) “And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. Consider the ravens: [He could have chosen any other bird, but He selected the one that was right in the midst of uncleanness] for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: [that is grace defined] how much more are ye better than the fowls?” The Apostle Paul was the greatest exponent of grace, in my opinion, in the Word of God. He preached it, and he not only preached it, he was overwhelmed by it. Paul says in (Ephesians 3:78) “Whereof I was made a minister; according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power: Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ”. He is saying, “I can’t believe it. I am the least of all the saints; yet unto me is this grace given”. In first Corinthians, chapter fifteen verse nine, Paul talks about His haunted past. “For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me”. Notice what he said: “But by the grace of god I am what I am…” I am humbled when I read these passages of Scripture, and I wonder how men can stand in pulpits and draw attention to themselves as the final, ultimate authority on all things. The Apostle Paul was so overwhelmed with God’s grace, just to think that He was chosen to tell the story of the Gospel of Christ. Who are we, but instruments of God’s grace; nothing more, and nothing less! The next time you see a raven flying through the air, stop and remember God’s grace. If God took the time to care and provide for him, surely He will do the same for you and me. If God can use an unattractive, defiled creature as an instrument of His grace; how much more can God use a life that is dedicated to Him? Surrender your life to Him and He will give grace to what the world demes unworthy.
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Toys for Tots Events Toys For Tots of Rockingham County Upcoming Events – Reidsville, NC – The 2011 holiday season is in full swing! Our campaign is going well but our requests have greatly increased this year and we need your help. We will be having a couple of “Fill the Box” event coming up soon. On Friday, December 2 we will be at Tall Order Music on Market St. in Reidsville. Please bring your new, unwrapped toy and come hear music from the Tall Order Music All stars. On Saturday, December 3 there will be a Zumba event at the National Guard Armory in Wentworth, NC from 10 AM to 12PM. The price of admission is 1 new, unwrapped toy. Finally, on December 10 we will be in the Wentworth Parade. Again, bring a new, unwrapped toy as you line the parade route. We will be walking in the parade and will come collect your toys and money.
Sheriff’s Office Collecting Food for Red Cross Food Pantry 'Tis the season of giving-- and this year, the need is greater than ever. That’s why this holiday season; the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office is doing its part to help collect food for the hungry. Now through December 20th, you can stop by the Sheriff’s Office in Wentworth and drop off canned and/or non-perishable food items. This food will go to the local Red Cross Food Pantry to feed our neighbors in need this holiday season. To make donating even easier this year, you can also give these items to any of Sheriff Page’s Deputies, who will bring it to the office for you. When you see a Deputy in your area, simply flag him down and give him your donation. The food will be distributed through the Rockingham County Red Cross and given to families in need throughout the holiday season. Sheriff Page will be available for interviews by the media today, Monday November 21, 2011 after 2pm about this food drive. Call him at (336) 613-1378 to set up an interview time.
Wentworth Court Decisions Billy Keith Williams, 37, of Madison, pled guilty to two counts of Trafficking in Opiates and one count of Possession of Cocaine in October in Rockingham County Superior Court. Williams was sentenced to 90-117 months in prison by Judge Stuart Albright. Bruce Calvin Moore, JR., 34, pled guilty to one count of Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury and one count of Possession of Stolen Goods. Moore was sentenced to 33-49 months in prison by Judge Stuart Albright on October 13, 2011 in Rockingham County Superior Court. Brennan David Lea, 20, pled guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, and was sentenced to 19 – 32 months in prison. Darius Brooks, 21, received 44 – 62 months in prison upon his plea of guilty to Second Degree Kidnapping and Intimidating a Witness. Brooks also had a 10 – 12 month probation sentence activated to run consecutive to this sentence. Ricardo Coquillon, received a 13 - 16 months prison sentence for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Ishell Thomas, 58, was sentenced to 15 – 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to Felony Domestic Violence Protective Order Violation and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Gary Thomas Wheeler of Wil-O-Pat Road in Reidsville was convicted of multiple sex offenses. The Jury found Wheeler, 59, guilty of statutory rape, two counts of indecent liberties with a child, and one count of sex offense by and individual in a parental role. Judge Stuart Albright sentenced Wheeler to 24-31 years in the NC Department of Corrections, and ordered that he register as a sex offender for a period of thirty years. The Minor child in the case reported that Wheeler, who serves as a pastor at a local church had inappropriate sexual contact with her on numerous occasions from 2008-2009.
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Rockingham Community College Accomplishments RCC English honor society grows by 62
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Buy $20 Gift Certificate & Receive A $5 GIFT CERTIFICATE FREE Sigma Kappa Delta, an English honor society for 2-year colleges, recently inducted a record-breaking 62 students. Pictured are a handfull of these students. Photo: Sigma Kappa Delta inductees posed outside Whitcomb Student Center on Oct. 20 before the induction ceremony commenced in the center's upper lounge. L-R are Taylor Lee, Xanina Howe (vice president and existing member), Tracey Edwards, Linda Chambers, Patricia Jimenez (historian), Sari Williams (treasurer), Justin Marcellus, Joanna Moss (secretary), Andrew Bowman, Connie Covington, Kay Hopper, Elaine Patterson, Sabrina Gregory, Lexa Herzog, Raquel McCain, Katherine Bailey, Rochelle McCain, Megan Jones (president and existing member), Jade Long. In its largest induction to date, Rockingham Community College’s chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta, a national English honors society for students at two-year colleges, admitted 62 members during an Oct. 20 ceremony held in Whitcomb Student Center. Society members must have an “A” or “B” in all English courses and an overall grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. They are expected to excel in and promote the understanding of English, both in literature and language usage. Induction ceremony guest speaker, Dr. Jan Overman, vice president of academic affairs at RCC, said, “Tonight we celebrate your accomplishments to date. More important, we await your contributions in years to come. I
challenge you to think about the power of the word. Words inspire, challenge, lead and possess the potential to change lives.” Inductees are: Lisa Akers, Katherine Bailey, Jessica Baker, Lisa Bateman, Jonathan Boles, Lauren Bolick, Andrew Bowman, Jason Buck, Linda Chambers, Connie Covington, Kathy Davis, Frances Dennis, Mark Dunovant, Tracey Edwards, Brittany Evans, Kirstin Friddle, Sabrina Gregory, Lisa Nicole Hamlett, Kellee Harney, Lexa Herzog, Marilyn Kay Hopper, Ethan George Hughes, Lacey Hunt, Katarine Hyler, Caitlin Jay, Patricia Jimenez, Kristen Johnson, Michael Jones, Jeremy Knowlton, Chelsea Law, Taylor Lee, Jade Long, Paula McBride, Raquel McCain,
Rochelle McCain, Daniel McCall, Dustin McCall, Amanda Mabe, Justin Marcellus, Fredricka Martin, Pamela Morrison-Ashe, Penny Morton, Joanna Moss, Justin Owen, Elaine Patterson, Misty Peters, Samuel Jett Pugh, Kristin Richardson, Timothy Lee Robertson, Joanna Shelton, Taylor Stevens, Richard Terrell, Kayla Vernon, Laura Vernon, Facio Visaya, Laurie Wagoner, Wendy Watkins, Brittany Williams, Michelle Williams, Sari Williams, Kevin Yawn, Robert Lane Wilson. Elected officers are: Megan Jones, president; Xanina Howe, vice-president; Sari Williams, treasurer, Joanna Moss, secretary; Patricia Jimenez, historian. RCC English honor society grows by 62.
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Twenty inducted into Phi Theta Kappa at RCC During an Oct. 21 induction ceremony, 20 Rockingham Community College students became members of Alpha Kappa Pi, the college’s chapter of the international honor society Phi Theta Kappa. To be eligible for membership, a student must complete a minimum of twelve hours of college course work and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. An invitation to join Phi Theta Kappa is extended only to those who excel and show promise in leadership, fellowship, and service in college and beyond Guest speaker, Cheryl Evans, (PTK alumna, former RCC stu-
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universities and are eligible to receive scholarships available to honor students. The inductees are: Lisa Bateman, Jason Buck, Bonnie Campbell, Jacob Dyer, Tracey Edwards, Vicky Foye, Lisa Hamlett, Esther Harden, Marilyn Hopper, Caitlin Jay, Michael Jones, Chelsea Law, Rochelle McCain, Raquel McCain, Karen Ramey, Joanna Shelton, Kayla Vernon, Sharon Wade, Wendy Watkins, Lauren Webster, Sari Williams. Officers for 2011-12 are: Xanina Howe, president; Cheryl Hash, secretary; Erica Clark, treasurer; Megan Jones, public information.
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Food for Fines at Eden library For the past several years the Rockingham County Public Library has collected food for fines for one week during the month of December. This year, because of the great need in our county, the County Commissions suggested that we collect food for
a longer period. Therefore, we will be collecting food for fines December 1-23. For each can of food that you bring into the library, we will waive $1 of overdue fines on your library card. So, if you owe $10 in fines, bring in 10 cans of food and we’ll
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Holiday Open House! Support local artists! Join the Rockingham County Arts Council the first weekend in December for the Dan River Art Market & Gallery Holiday Open House. Saturday, Dec. 3, 10-4 and Sunday, Dec. 4, 1-4. Art and craft by Rockingham County artists will be exhibited and for sale- perfect for holiday gifts! Artists and craftsmen - plan to bring a few things in to share and sell! Musicians we'd love to display your CD's for gifts! Authors- bring us your books! The Holiday Open House is a chance to support artists, the Arts Council and enjoy some holiday social time too! For more information email us, call 336.349.4039, drop by (Thursday and Friday are best or by appointment).
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Well-known Rockingham County artist and art teacher, Gail Craddock, is back in school. She is studying, of all things, art. “I was hired at a time when you didn’t necessarily need a degree to get a job,” said Craddock. Now she wants a degree so she has enrolled in RCC’s Associate in Fine Arts program. That has led her to want something more than a degree; she wants to help up-and-coming artists. Through her association with Chinqua Penn Plantation, Craddock has established and opened an art gallery. “I see this as an opportunity for everybody,” she said. “The student artists can learn about gallery shows – how to prepare for them and what to expect of them; students in the public school system can visit the gallery and learn more about art and art shows; and Chinqua Penn will have yet another cultural activity for visitors to the plantation. The gallery is located near the gift shop. It opened in November exhibiting the art of former RCC art student, Joel Lancaster and local artist Noah Carlton. Lancaster’s work features graphic designs, prints and photography. Carlton is exhibiting pottery. Rather than a commercial venture, the gallery is designed to be educational. Some art will be for sale in the gift shop, but mainly as a way to peek interest in the artist’s work so visitors will want to go to the gallery. Other pieces may be for sale in the gallery, but not necessarily. “The exhibitions will be reflections of the artist, which he/she expresses through art,” said Craddock. “The subject matter will be exploratory.” A grand opening of the gallery is planned for February.
County Planning Inspections Reorganized Rockingham County’s Planning/Inspections Department was reorganized following former Director of Planning/Inspections Thomas J. Wiggins’ move to the City of Reidsville. Frankie Legaux was named Rockingham County Government’s new planning director. Michael D. Smith was appointed interim director over facilities, maintenance, Smith water-sewer, and the landfill. The county is presently doing a national search to permanently fill the new role, Director of Environmental and Engineering Services. “We were thankful to already have people within county government with these specific skills to take on these leadership roles,” said Interim County Manager Ben Neal. Frankie Legaux has worked in Rockingham County Planning Department for over eight years, first as Current Development Leguax Administrator and then promoted to Assistant Planning Director. Legaux’s previous employment has also included: Sanford-Lee County Community Development Department; Pearl River County, MS Planning Department; Jefferson Parish, LA Planning Department; and Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff’s Office. She received an undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University in anthropology and worked at several archaeological sites: Parkin, MS (proto-historic Native American site-early contact period), and several sites in New Orleans, LA (old plantation home sites). Her
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Saying goodbye to a long-time beloved business In 1976 Doug Shaw had an idea to begin his own unique business, a Bible Book & Gift Center that catered to Christian citizens as well as the local Churches. His business opened in Eden and he and his wife Betty Shaw have remained in Eden since then. Many may remember the store at its earliest location, inside Jewel Box at the corner of Washington and Monroe streets in Eden. At that time Washington Street was also home to other long time businesses such as Town Squire, Mitchell’s Drug, Jones Hardware, Leaksville Hardware, Wall Insurance and Southern National. Supplying the Christian community with bibles, cards, teaching materials, church supplies for revivals, Sunday school, vacation bible schools and choir accessories. Gift items, jewelry as well as Christian based books were
always popular items in his shop. When the era of malls became popular in the 1980’s, Shaw moved into the then “Almost New” Eden Mall where he kept his unique business for some 21 years. With this move he also expanded his merchandise base by offering choir robes, church hymnals, minister’s attire and increased their music line, specializing in bibles, church supplies and gifts. Shaw also became an Auctioneer in 2002 and ran that business for a few years until health concerns pressured him to retire early from that career. A few years ago, with the return to the popularity of downtown shopping, Shaw, again moved, returning to his roots, this time to 712 Washington Street, Eden. The move required a total building renovation as well as the loss of the music area of his business. Due to the expansion of the Internet, he had to change the
products he offered, and music and books were the biggest changes. Shaw says the favorite part of his business is meeting the people who stop in to talk,
browse, visit and shop. Shaw will be closing the doors one last time on December 31st after 35 years of service to the community. In saying goodbye to the community Shaw said,
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Evelyna Wilson’s painting of the Spray Mercantile Building hangs in Diamonds-N-Dust of Eden located at 430 W. Kings Hwy, Suite B, Eden (336) 627-0447 This painting is for sale as well as the newest memory charm : The Old Spray Mercantile Building at the Traffic Circle.
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Party Plus Gifts and More Stop by this 347 W. King’s Hwy store for all of your holiday needs. A + Rentals This store is located in Kingsway Plaza next to the Eden Resource Center. They will offer furniture and appliance rentals. Their Grand Opening will be Thursday, December 1st at 10:00am. Come help us welcome this new Eden business. Bellaggio’s Ice Cream and Deli Stop by and get great deli sandwiches, coffee and cappuccino, Hershey’s ice cream, malts, shakes, banana splits, cones, yogurts and low fat ice cream. Free WIFI. Bellaggio’s is located at 660 Pierce Street in the Eden Center next to Wal-Mart. Stockings of Literacy You are invited to participate in a very special event to begin your holiday season. Stockings of Literacy provide opportunities to honor or memorialize special friends or family members in your life by sponsoring a stocking on the Christmas tree (in the window of the Rockingham County Literacy Project office, 705-A Washington Street, Eden). Your donations of $6 per stocking will allow the Literacy Project to purchase books, software, and other materials, which are greatly needed for their adult literacy program. For more information, contact Jean Light Kinyon at 627-0007, or be sure to visit www.rcliteracyproject.org.
December Coffee at American Red Cross The December Chamber Coffee will take place at the American Red Cross building, 3692 Hwy 14 in Reidsville at 8:00am on Tuesday, December 7, 2011. Please bring a canned food donation. Monetary donations are also welcome and can be made out to the America Red Cross Food Pantry. Please come join us. Candlelight Downtown-Mark your calendars. This event will take place on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 6:00pm-8:00 pm in the Olde Leaksville Shopping District. Festivities include dancers from Melanie Paschal’s Dance Creations, a live nativity, refreshments, the Eden Historical Museum open, stores open with specials and a special gift for one lucky shopper. The merchants are going to put items into a large gift basket and conduct a drawing. Visit www. ExploreEdenNC.com for more information. Judith Warren Bridal Our sample bridal on is on sale now - 2011 styles save up to 75%! Our new 2012 bridal as well as new maids gowns are in now for your selection. Prom has never been so good! Arriving Daily! Our little gift shop is a neat place to shop, your gifts wrapped for free. Com visit us soon.
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The City of Eden and The Rockingham County Partnership for Economic and Tourism Development are pleased to announce that Weil-McLain (www.weil-mclain.com) plans to expand its assembly facility in Eden. The company will invest $1.082 million in new machinery and equipment by the end of this year. Weil-McLain also plans to create five new full-time positions by the end of 2011 and four more additional full-time positions by the end of 2012. Weil-McLain, the nation’s top manufacturer of cast iron
boilers for residential, commercial and institutional use, located its assembly and logistics plant in Eden in 2004. The company’s operation in Rockingham County initially created 100 jobs and that number has grown to its current 169 full-time jobs. In addition to its assembly and logistics operations here, Weil-McLain’s Eden facility also serves as a showroom and training facility for contractors and distributors. “Weil-McLain joins the six other Eden industries that have expanded during the last two years. We are pleased that this is
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Hike beside Mayo River to 'Byrd's Ledge' Dr. Will Truslow, avid out- Crossing from North Carolina Ledge. doorsman and past president of into Virginia, the hikers will Hikers will then retrace their the Dan River Basin Association, arrive at the literal "high point" of steps to the meeting place, again will coordinate DRBA's First the outing: "Byrd's Rock" or crossing Fall Creek on large Saturday Outing December 3—a "Byrd's Ledge." Here William rocks. 2.5-mile hike beside the Mayo Byrd, leader of the survey party Truslow comments, "This is a flat River. Truslow, who often runs that established the border hike that goes right beside the the Mayo River in his kayak, will between Virginia and Carolina in Mayo River and is just beautiful. meet hikers at 10:00 Seeing the massive rock a.m. under Anglin Mill formation of the Falls is Bridge (GPS 36.53454, the highlight of the hike -79.99010), about 0.3 and is very impressive. mile upstream from It's hard to imagine an Mayo Beach, not far 18-foot waterfall in from the famous Rockingham County." "Boiling Hole." Thanks to efforts by From the meeting place, DRBA, most of the participants will walk path, as well as the Fall north along the Mayo Creek waterfall, are River to Fall Creek. included in North They will turn upstream Carolina's Mayo River beside the creek to a State Park. The propercrossing on large rocks ty on both sides of the The Dan River Basin Association's Mayo about one-fourth mile state line is protected by River hike on December 3 will include a below the 50-foot wide, inclusion in the two walk beside Fall Creek in Rockingham 18-foot-high waterfall developing Mayo River County, NC on the way from Anglin Mill that gives the creek its State parks, one in Bridge to the Virginia line. The public is name. Now on the north North Carolina and an invited free of charge. side of the creek, hikers adjacent one in Virginia. will proceed downIn addition, the North stream along Fall Creek back to 1728, viewed his crossing and Mayo and South Mayo rivers are the river's edge. They will contin- camping place on the west side of recognized as Virginia Scenic ue north along the Mayo to a the North Mayo River. In keeping Rivers for several miles upstream place where the North Mayo and with the survey party's experi- from their confluence. South Mayo rivers meet near the ence, DRBA participants will To reach the trailhead under state line. take their lunch break at Byrd's Anglin Mill Bridge, exit US 220, turning west on Smith Road (SR 1360), winding four miles to a Tintersection with Anglin Mill Road (SR 1358). Turn left on Anglin Mill Road and travel about a half-mile to within less than a mile of the bridge across the Mayo River. Turn left on unpaved Anglin Loop Road (SR 1385). This road will be not far past DeShazo Mill Road and the fire station. At the river, turn right on Mayo Beach Road (SR 1359), following the river upstream past the Boiling Hole to a parking area under the Anglin Mill Bridge. Participants are asked to bring a walking stick, lunch and water, to wear stout boots and layered clothing, and to sign a waiver. Meetings and outings of the Dan River Basin Association are free and open to the public. For information about the outing, contact Will Truslow at 336-547-1903 or willtruslow@hotmail.com. For information about the Dan River Basin Association visit www.danriver.org.
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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 22 master's in urban and regional planning is from the University of New Orleans where she completed her master's thesis: Floodplain Management in Pearl River County, MS. Legaux is a member of the American Planning Association and American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). A Mayodan native and graduate of Madison-Mayodan High School (now McMichael), Legaux enjoys traveling and trying different cuisines. Michael D. Smith will serve as interim director over facilities, maintenance, water-sewer, and the landfill until a new permanent director is hired. As Rockingham County Government’s facilities manager for the past seven years, he successfully divides his time between major and minor construction projects for county, public schools, and community college. For 15 years, Smith managed construction operations for several firms, including his own. In 1995, he joined O'Brien-Atkins Architects as a contract administrator providing quality assurance to the owner(s). Then, he briefly, ventured back to operations management. His educational background includes community colleges and he studied civil engineering at the University of Texas. He has a diploma in Construction Project Management within the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at North Carolina State University. He gained LEED 2.0 Accredited professional status and earned a Certificate in Personnel Management.
Reidsville could be Love Town USA Reidsville is in the running for the opportunity to be the location of a new TV Show, “Love Town USA”, currently in pre-production. BBC Worldwide Productions and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Join forces to find a town full of single people in search of love! And we hope Reidsville is chosen as that location. If chosen, they would be taking over the whole town for the biggest dating challenge in TV history. Over 30 days, an expert team of matchmakers will guide the quest for love, examining the effects it can have on the DNA of one American community. In addition to the national exposure for the “All America” community, this would bring in great business revenue for at least the thirty or so days the program is in town. Representatives of the Oprah Winfrey Network and BBC came to Reidsville in November to be greeted by a great crowd at Mural Park eagerly awaiting their arrival. They filmed several shots of
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Reidsville while they were in town as well as the group showing their community spirit. The Reidsville cheerleaders were on hand to perform for the cameras with a cheer especially designed for the occasion including a stunt that was sure to impress. Chamber Director Diane Sawyers would like to thank everyone for being so supportive. Love Town USA is going to be a program that offers singles ages 21 and up the opportunity for finding love and to bring the community together as a whole.
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A Great Way to Save Money When Buying Your Food Growing Oaks Community Church in Eden, NC is now participating in the One Harvest Food ministry, replacing the Angel Food Ministry that ceased operations earlier this year. November was our first distribution with One Harvest. According to Janice McCormick, “We regret that we are not set up to take Food Stamps at this time. Online ordering is with credit or debit cards order deadline is December 9th. Ordering my be done with cash or money orders at Growing Oaks Community Church.” The ordering dates at the church are: • Wednesday, December 7, 2011 5:30pm – 6:30pm • Thursday, December 8, 2011 – 11am – 1pm Distribution will be around 1PM on December 17, 2011 Information about One Harvest may be seen at oneharvest.com, or for more information call Janice McCormick at 558-5947. Samples of Boxes include: #1 FAMILY BOX $35.00 3 lb Avg Split Chicken Breast (bone In) 3 lb Avg Chicken Leg/Thigh Combo (bone in)
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Poinsettias will be sold at 342 Cherokee Camp Road, Reidsville, NC (our Site), Mon. –Fri.: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sat. 9: 00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. by appointment only. Contact: Nancy Thacker or Linda Hairston @ 336-342-4761. • UMAR @ The Rock is asking for your help in getting wheelchairs for use in their operations. Linda Hairston, Program Director says, “We need about 5 or 6. What we are experiencing is that our older population needs them when we are out in the community. They can’t walk a long distant or time, some slower than others and just regular disabilities that may cause them not to move about as others. We want all of our participants to enjoy all outings and community activities. The wheel chairs we do have are old and beyond repair.”
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A Truly “Welcoming Congregation” Eden First United Methodist Church in the Draper Section of Eden has been recognized by UMCom (United Methodist Communications) as an official "Welcoming Congregation." "Welcoming Congregations" are a select group of United Methodist congregations nationwide that meets criteria including embracing newcomers and providing opportunities in discipleship. The recognition program is part of a larger effort by UMCom, the denomination's communications agency, to use
modern technology and the common language of television to spread the Good News of Christ to a world in need. "We are pleased that our congregation is a part of this welcoming effort by our denomination and its members. We currently have eight members on our welcoming team and will be starting another team in the spring. Reverend Sue Anne Morris states-"I have been pastor of the people of Eden First United Methodist Church for seven years. During that time, I
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have witnessed the congregation grow spiritually and become an active part of their community. This community of faith has proven to themselves and to others in the community that there is more to Church than just showing up on Sundays. May God continue to bless First United Methodist Church and our endeavors to love Him with all our heart, soul and mind and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Since 2001, "Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors" has been the theme of the denomination supported with a series of national advertising campaigns, supplemented by regional and local church participation. The overall aim of the effort was to invite people to enter into connection with the Christian community as they seek meaning and purpose in their lives. The current campaign and movement"Rethink Church", seeks to capitalize on previous efforts, targeting 18-34 year olds and inviting churches to think of the motto as a verb, not just as adjective as in "Together we ....Open hearts, Open minds, and Open doors. Rev. Larry Hollon is the agency's top staff executive. More information is available from the agency's website at www.rethinkchurch.org or by calling toll free 877-281-6535
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To Our Amanda In this time of much confusion Just where should we begin? The question “Why” is in our mind Why did your life have to end?
For all who love you dearly We will suffer, oh the most, And for those who had a hand in it Will pay daily their own cost.
Our hearts are completely broken Our tears like rivers flow, The answers to our questions Are ones that only you know?
Your precious smile, so warming, And your face that always glowed, The special bond of friendship And your heart as pure as gold, Are just only a few of your blessings we'll miss As your journey travels onward, While we remain here on this earth And struggle to go forward.
Why didn’t we see it coming? Was there something we could have done? Why didn’t you reach out to us? Why couldn’t this battle be won? How could something like this happen? And how did it end so wrong? You were such an amazing young woman; So smart and brave and strong. The trails you found on your journey Made you determined to reach the top, And you proved to all that you could do it, That no one could make you stop. Your live has touched so many As you worked to reach each goal, The affect you left on others around you Will never go untold. In your blog you shared your life lessons, And the wisdom you gained as well, How you faced each hurdle you met with, Even though some were hard for you to tell. You shared with us your happiness, Your love in being a Mother, And the memories you made with Lydia Can never be replaced by another.
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Christmas kicked off in Reidsville with tree lighting Christmas was truly in the air on November 18th in Reidsville when the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony got underway. Sponsored by the Merchants in Downtown Reidsville, many offered special sales and refreshments to keep those happy who strolled the beautifully lit streets. Music and caroling accompanied the lighting of the tree that is located in the monument circle on Scales Street. Other events and special singing took place at Mural Park, where children visited with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Clause and danced in the snow, yes snow, that was provided by special equipment for the occasion. Many also piled into the hayrides for a festive beginning to the holiday season.
Facebook Request Sends Reidsville Man to Prison Victor Gaston, 36, of Reidsville pled guilty to one count of Sex Offender Using Social Website on November 17, 2011 in Rockingham County Superior Court. Gaston was sentenced as a Habitual Felon to 66-69 months in prison by Judge Stuart Albright. In July, 2011, deputies with the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department received a complaint that Gaston, a registered sex offender, had set up a Facebook account. The complainant was the victim of a prior sexual assault by Gaston, and told deputies that he had sent her a “friend” request despite a no-contact order. Gaston gave a statement to deputies admitting he had the Facebook account for approximately two weeks. “This case demonstrates the importance of keeping sex offenders off social media sites,” said Julia Wolf Hejazi, Rockingham County Chief Assistant District Attorney. “Victims of sexual assaults have a right to be left alone, and this law helps to protect their privacy.” Gaston had prior convictions for Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury, Felony Larceny, Indecent Liberties with a Child, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, Contributing to Delinquency of a Juvenile, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, and Burglary.
We'll see your smile in the twinkle of the stars, Feel your warmth by the rays of the sun, Your eyes will shine by the glow of the moon, And feel your touch by the breeze as we run. And as we prepare to say so long, We all can't help but wonder, Just what would you tell us today If you could write one more letter Maybe this would be a start Of just what you would say, To each of us who love you And have gathered here today. Do as I say, not as I do, Never ever settle for less, Solve each problem one at a time, Always strive to be your best. Stick to your goals, Press toward your dreams, Look for the bright side in all. Smile often Think of those you love and know they love you too
Your baby girl she'll always be A bond that can't be broken, Just as you are your daddy's That's a fact that goes unspoken.
Yes that's what you'd say to us And we'd say back to you, Always remember we love you And we are proud of you And yes, our Dear Amanda we will always remember you
Your family loves you dearly, You've taken a piece of their heart, And we pray for God's comfort and guidance In each new day they must start.
So for now: So long our dear Angel, May you now rest in peace, Until we meet again Your memories we'll keep.
We promise to keep your life more than a memory, We'll spread all the things that you taught, And we'll always be thankful we knew you And shared all the joy that you brought
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Covington Wesleyan Church held a ribbon-cutting-dedication ceremony in November for their new Family Life Center addition. Guests welcomed the new addition, which took five years to become a reality. The gym will be used for sports and youth activities as well as special events that require the kitchen. The youth center will accommodate programs to get the younger population involved in the church’s activities. Pastor Ralph Clayton spoke to the guests about dreams and visions, and how this one has become a reality as well as the growth of the church from the 1960’s with literally a handful of members to now, having some 500 or more weekly. The church, located at 3218 Vance Street Extension, Reidsville, meets every Sunday with Sunday School and small group classes at 9:45 and a worship service at 10:45. It is looking to soon expand to a second service. For more information call 336349-7763 or visit covingtonwesleyan.com.
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The Road by Ken White My road last month took me to Danville for the Danville Half Marathon. My buddy Mark and I have been running weekends all summer to get ready for the 13.1 miles. I had my plan in place for where I needed to be at certain miles to finish in my goal time of 2 hours and 15 minutes. Everything was going better than planned at mile six where I was 3 minutes ahead of schedule and feeling great! Then the road took a left into the woods and the start of mile 7 went up a “hill” that looked like Church Street. The band AC/DC wrote a song about where my next three miles led, my goal went out the window and it became about finishing the race. In my head I was running like the wind but the reality is by mile 10 it was all a struggle and I had to force myself to keep on running. This is where the training comes in. I knew I could do it I just had to get over the fact that I had blown my goal. In the end I did
finish the whole 13.1 miles in just over 2 hours and 30 minutes and finished 7th in my age bracket. You see the healthy road is not easy. There will be more running and some reworking some of our training routes to include even more hills before next November. I will not let that course beat me. I may never win the race but when I cross the line I want to feel like I have accomplished it not like I managed to get there. My time doesn’t really matter; it’s about a feeling. I run against myself not the clock. I know the weather is not the best for outside exercise right now so I want to encourage you to try something new during this winter. My favorite class is Spinning which is 45 minutes to one hour on a stationary bike with great music “blasting” to help you get the rhythm. The YMCA also has a number of great classes in the pool that include shallow water or deep water depending on your swimming ability. Lap lines are
open for most of the day for swimming laps. In exercise as well as in White life you need balance. I alternate my running with swimming and spinning and try to hit the weight room at least twice a week. I know this schedule is not for everyone but it’s about the balance. Exercise is the opposite of stress, after a long day at work 15 laps in the pool makes you feel better or at least tired enough that the little things do not seem so bad. I know that I keep talking about getting on the road and balance and some of it sounds like a lot of clichés but just like in my race it becomes about you and your goals. If you run against yourself you will always win.
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Give the Gift that Money Can’t Buy Help save lives this holiday season by donating blood Think outside the box this holiday season. The perfect gift is at your nearest American Red Cross blood drive or blood donation center. And, unlike the latest fashion trend, video game or golf club, it costs nothing but an hour of your time. When you donate blood, you give the perfect gift another hug, another laugh, another smile, another chance - to someone in need of blood. “It’s the season of giving and there’s one gift that won’t cost you a penny, but means the world to a patient in need,” said Joyce Brendel, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region. “By donating blood, you can give someone an opportunity to spend another holiday with their loved ones.” It only takes about an hour to donate blood, and in that hour, you can unwrap a lifetime of memories for hospital patients in your community and across the country. The need for blood is constant and doesn’t pause for the holidays. By taking time to donate this winter, you can help the Red Cross ensure a stable blood supply for all patients who need blood products. All blood types are needed to help maintain a sufficient blood supply, especially type O negative. Type O negative blood, the universal blood type, is always in high demand because it can be transfused to patients with any blood type, especially in emergency situations. Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities - Thur., Dec. 1st from 1:30 – 6:00 pm, Douglass Elem.School, 1130 Center Church Road, Eden, call the school office at 623-6521 - Thur., Dec. 1st, 2:00 – 6:30 pm, Eden YMCA, 301 South Kennedy Street, Eden, Call the American Red Cross at 349-3434 for an appointment (sponsored by the Eden Lions Club)
- Tues., Dec. 6th; 11:30 am – 4:00 pm, Madison Presbyterian, 204 West Decatur Street, Madison, (sponsored by the Western Rock. Chamber of Commerce) - Wed., Dec. 7th, 2:00 – 6:30 pm, Reidsville YMCA, 504 South Main Street, Reidsville, Call the American Red Cross at 349-3434 for an appointment (sponsored by Reidsville Insurance Center) - Thur., Dec.8th; 6:30 am – 3:30 pm, Morehead Memorial Hospital, 117 East Kings Highway, Eden, Call the LAB at 623-9711 for an appointment - Thur., Dec. 8th, 1:30 – 6:00 pm, Lincoln Elementary School, 2660 Oregon Hill Road, Ruffin, Call the School Office at 348-2929 for an appointment - Fri., Dec. 9th, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm, Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse, 5201 Hwy 29 Business, Reidsville, Call the American Red Cross at 349-3434 for an appointment - Wed., Dec. 14th; 11:00 am – 3:30 pm, City of Eden Public Works, 1050 Klyce Street, Eden, Call Joyce at 627-7783 x 106 for an appointment - Wed., Dec. 14th; 11:30 am – 4:00 pm, Annie Penn Hospital, 618 South Main Street, Reidsville, Call Paula at 9514477 or Patricia at 951-4674 for an appointment - Wed., De. 21st; 11:00 am – 3:30 pm, Rockingham County Government, 371 Hwy 65, Wentworth, Call Mark Holzer at 342-8100 for an appointment - Thur., Dec. 22nd; 2:00 – 6:30 pm, Reidsville Christian Church, 1220 South Park Road, Reidsville, Call Chad at 3496616 x 203 for an appointment - Thur., Dec. 22nd, 2:00 – 6:30 pm, Edmundo Agundiz BloodStock to be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 4751 Hwy 14, Reidsville, Call the American Red Cross at 349-3434 for an appointment - Thur., Dec. 27th; 3:00 - 7:30
pm, Bethany Fire Department, 6052 NC Hwy 65, Reidsville, Call Betty at 951-2187 for an appointment - Wed., Dec. 28th; 2:00 - 6:30 pm, American Red Cross, 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville, Call the American Red Cross at 349-3434 for an appointment (Blood Drive sponsored by Oregon Hill VFD) - Fri., Dec. 30th, 2:00 - 6:30 pm, Jacob’s Creek Nursing Center, 1721 Baldhill Loop Road, Madison, Call Tabitha Vernon at 548-9658 for an appointment - Fri., Dec. 30th; 3:00 – 7:30 pm, Kaytlin Barnes BloodStock to be held at First Baptist Church, 1010 South 1st Ave., Mayodan, Call the Church Office at 548-2565 How to Donate Blood Please call the sponsor contacts listed for each blood drive or the Rockingham County Chapter of the American Red Cross at 336349-3434. Donors may also call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to give blood. Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate. About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military mem-
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Special Holiday Gifts After going to university, each of four sons left the house and started into their careers. The sons quickly became very successful business entrepreneurs and prospered well. Before the holiday season, over lunch, the four sons discussed how well they had done and the gifts they were able to give back to their elderly parents this year who lived in another city far away. The oldest son said "Had a huge house built for Dad with six washrooms and ten bedrooms." The next son said "had a 100 thousand dollar multimedia theater installed in the house." The third son said "My Audi dealer deliver an fully loaded Audi R8 to the house." The youngest son explained "You know how Dad loved reading the Bible every night and now he can't, as he does not see well anymore. Well, met a preacher who had a parrot that can recite the entire Bible. It took twenty preachers and fifteen years to train this parrot. I asked 'how much for this parrot" and preacher said "irreplaceable ..no amount of money can replace this parrot" So I pledged $100,000 a year for twenty years to the preachers church to get this parrot .. it was a lot, but I feel it was worth it. Now, Dad just has to name the chapter and verse that he wants and the parrot will recite it word for word. "Amazing Parrot" The brothers were impressed. After the holidays, the Dad sent out his thank you notes. You are my oldest favorite son John, the house is truly beautiful and is so huge. We only live in one room, but mom has to clean the whole house. Thanks anyway." Dad "Tom, your gift was very thoughtful, but we are too old now to travel far. We both stay at home lately and have food and groceries delivered to the house. Unfortunately we never use the Audi. Your thoughts were kind. Thanks, Love Mom and Dad Andy, That grand 40 person multimedia theater you had installed is awesome with the Dolby sound. Unfortunately, most of my friends are dead, my hearing is going fast and can barely see the screen as we are nearly blind. Too bad, we just can't use it. Thank you for the wonderful gesture just the same." Dad "Dearest Sammy, you are our youngest son and we love you. This year you're the only son to have the common sense to give us a gift with a little thought behind it. "The chicken was delicious, Thank you, love Mom and Dad."
The Christmas at the Airport It was a few days before Christmas. The trip went reasonably well, and he was ready to go back home. The airport on the other end had turned a tacky red and green, and loudspeakers blared annoying elevator renditions of cherished Christmas carols. Being someone who took Christmas very seriously, and being slightly tired, he was not in a particularly good mood. (Almost a scrooge) Going to check in his luggage (which, for some reason, had become one suitcase with entirely new clothes), he saw hanging mistletoe. Not real mistletoe, but very cheap plastic with red paint on some of the rounder parts and green paint on some of the flatter and pointer parts, that could be taken for mistletoe only in a very Picasso sort of way. With a considerable degree of irritation and nowhere else to vent it, he said to the attendant, "Even if we were married, I would not want to kiss you under such a ghastly mockery of mistletoe." "Sir, look more closely at where the mistletoe is." "Ok, I see that it's above the luggage scale which is the place you'd have to step forward for a kiss." "That's not why it's there." "Ok, I give up. Why is it there?" "It's there so you can kiss your luggage good-bye."
Computer Clerk A sales clerk in electronics store noticed a customer staring at a display unit. The display was a voice-activated computer with a built-in microphone. The clerk mosied over and whispered to the baffled customer, “It’s a voice computer. You simply speak into it, as you would to a person. The first thing it needs to know, in order to begin operating, is your name.” The customer watched the clerk walk away, then leaned over near the computer and whispered, “My name’s Sam Smith. What’s your name?”
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Boys’ & Girls Club of Eden Celebrate Community Involvement The Boys & Girls Club of Eden held their Annual Appreciation Dinner in October. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by Heather Wakefield’s Church Street Station and sponsored by the Gloria F. Haapala Family Trust. Leonard Pryor, President of the 2011 Executive Board welcomed guests from the community and a special thanks was given to Robins Flowers for the decorations as well as Fair Funeral Home and Boone Reynolds Funeral Home for the chairs. Pryor introduced the Chairman of the Rockingham County United Way, Nelson Cole, who updated the guests as to the Morehead High School dropout wish were numbered at 62 this year, noting that 50% of the dropout rate was due to prior attendance problems that weren’t resolved. Cole also spoke of the United Way’s goal of $1million, which had already reached $300,000 as of the banquet. He noted that this $1 million would help to fill in the gaps left from extreme budget cuts at the state and federal levels. Amy Nalley, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Eden offered club updates on how the Club is concentrating on the needs of the community, which includes programs in Academic Success, Healthy Life Styles and Character/Leadership develop-
ment. Since August of this year: 339 different members have walked though our doors. Average daily attendance is 150 youth per day. Over 140 members have used our computers and completed and Internet safety class, and over 100 members participate in homework help or our Power Hour Program. A Youth Panel, made up of Randall Hunnicutt (Youth of the Year 2012), Jasmine Johnson, Kayla Thornton and Victor Corrales answered questions from Zack Long, the club’s Athletic Director, as well as from the audience. Randall Hunnicutt, 18, and a member for three years, and will be going to Appalachian State to study Astrophysics, responded to the question “What do you feel your biggest challenge will be after graduation” with “I don’t see any challenges, I’m sure I can achieve all my goals.” Jasmine Johnson, 16, and a member for 10 years, who wants to study to become a Pediatric Nurse, said that the club has taught her responsibility and how to be a good citizen. Kayla Thornton, 15, and a member for 9 years, said she hopes to study to become a Registered Nurse. After being asked what she feels her biggest challenge will be after graduation she voiced her concerns about financial issues of continuing her education. Victor Corrales 13, and a member
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for 7 years, hopes to attend Wake Forest University after graduation. When asked what he has learned from the club so far he answered “Patience with kids”. Presentation of Awards came next with the Volunteers of the Year going to Sherry Hall for her work with alumni and the new alumni for web page. Parent Volunteer of the Year went to Lou Ann Fisher, Vicki Tolbert and Kym Griffin for their hard work including organizing the P.I.T. Crew (Parent Involvement Team) Jamal Fleming was named Sports Volunteer of the Year for his work in coaching three sports at the club. Junior Staff was recognized for volunteering in the community and at the club. Neville Hall received The Laura D. Hick’s Award, which is awarded to the Board Member of the Year. Neville is treasurer and also heads up the club’s new special event, the, $10,000 cash reverse drawing. The winner gets $10,000 cash. This event will be held around St. Patrick’s day, 2012. The President’s Award went to Leonard Pryor II for his work with the club and his service as president for the past two years. The Boys & Girls Club of Eden is open to any child age 6 through 18. Membership is only $40 for the school year and includes the use of all facilities from after school through 8pm. The William Bethell Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution in Reidsville are shown decorating their DAR tree at Chinqua Penn Plantation. The tree was decorated with items you would find in the 1800’s. At least 13 themedecorated Christmas trees are scattered throughout the 27 room mansion, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The DAR is a non-profit, non-political, volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education for children.
Historic Home For Sale 141 Main Street, Eden, NC $300,000 Contact Sandra Kay Darnell (336) 635-0078 Photos at historicproperties.com (see Eden, NC) This brick home has 3,600 finished square feet. It's a traditional 4 over 4 with grand center hall on 2.10 acres. The main level includes a gourmet kitchen, dining room, formal living room, den, laundry room and bar room with separate entrance, wet sink and refrigerator. The second floor level has 4 very large bedrooms, 2 full baths & a walk-n-closet with dressing room. The attic has ample storage as well as the basement. The house has 2 zones of central heating (gas) & cooling, wood floors throughout and 9 1/2 foot ceilings. The back yard is fenced for privacy and surrounded by large hardwood trees and includes an in-ground pool and a garden / tool shed.
L to R: Youth Volunteers: Victor Corrales, Samia Dillard, Shakera Brown, Kayla Thornton, Corey Dillard, Jasmine Johnson, Randall Hunnicutt The summer program ($180) at which time the club is open from 7am – 5:30pm and offers trips to swim and skate and more. Provided at the club in certain seasons are team sports such as Basketball, baseball, softball, football (flag & tackle), indoor soccer as well as cheerleading. Some of the activities and special events at the club include such as Power Hour, tutoring, Smart Moves celebrating afterschool education, Smart Leaders, Lights on After School, exercise classes, game room pool tournaments, air hockey, cheerleaders, X-Box club, garden and cooking classes, which all lead to fun learning with a purpose. For more information visit www.bgceden.com and check out our facebook pages as well. You can call 627-7960 or visit anytime at 1026 Harris Street, Eden.
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From The Desks Of CITY HALL City employees holding food drive to fill empty shelves By Reece Pyrtle, Police Chief
As many of you know, our local Salvation Army feeds 50-100 of our citizens lunch Monday through Friday each week. As hard as times are these days, they are especially hard for this local charity. The Salvation Army is in desperate need for food to continue their lunch program. This is an excellent opportunity for City of Eden employees and our community to step up to the “plate” to help out. City of Eden employees have coordinated a food drive that will run through Jan. 6. Collection boxes will be in various departments in our city buildings, including in Finance and the lobby of the Police Department. When you come to City Hall to pay your water bill, drop a non-perishable food item in the box there or come downstairs to the police department and make your donation in the lobby. As citizens of Eden, we all care about our neighbors. Let’s give them a helping hand during the holidays and fill these boxes over and over. Our efforts can go a long way to help those less fortunate.
Automating your water meter reading process - the most frequently asked questions By Tammie McMichael, Finance Director
Q. How will homeowners be able to verify the identity of the installer? A. Each installer will be in uniform and carry a picture identification badge. Q. How long will homeowners be without water service? A. Homeowners will be without water service for approximately 15-25 minutes. Q. What if the homeowner is currently using water service? A. The installer will make every effort not to impose any hardships on the customer. Such efforts will include observing the meter to see if water is being used and knocking on doors to contact those who may be inside. Q. How will the homeowner know if the meter installation has occurred? A. If the homeowner is not home at the time of installation, the installer will leave a door hanger informing them of the successful meter change. Q. Will the homeowner be charged for the meter? A. There is no charge for the meter or the installation. Q. Will the meter installer be allowed to perform any other job duties? A. The meter installer is an independent contractor and is not allowed to perform any work other than installing the meter. Q. Where can homeowners find more information on the installation of water meters? A. From the City of Eden at 623-2110, option 1 during the normal office hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
November 2011 Election Results CITY OF EDEN Councilman Ward 1 Donna Lawson Turner Councilman Ward 2 Jim Burnette Councilman Ward 6 Wayne R. Tuggle, Sr. Councilman Ward 7 (1 seat) Gerald (Jerry) Ellis
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Councilman (5 seats) Merea King Bridges Billy Farris Chuck Hundley James (Gen) Scales Jerry L. Smith*
T OWN OF MAYODAN MAYODAN Mayor James (Bud) Cardwell Councilman (3 seats) Glenn Chatman Darrell Allred Lewis Bottoms
T OWN OF WENTWORTH WENTWORTH Councilman (3 seats) Evelyn L. Conner* Dennis Paschal* Dennis Paschal, III
‘Makes me proud to be a citizen of Eden’ City’s first Citizens Academy graduated Nov. 3 By Sheralene Thompson, City Clerk
The City of Eden has just successfully wrapped up its first ever Citizens Academy. The Citizens Academy is a 10-week program where city residents are given the opportunity to meet with various municipal leaders and department heads and gain insight into city services and government operations. This group of citizens got a hands-on and behind-thescenes look at how services and programs are provided. Back in July, information about the Citizens Academy was placed on the city website and covered by Rockingham County News & Events Online (RCENO), Eden News and Eden’s Own Journal. Applications were available online and on RCENO and they were also located at the Eden Chamber of Commerce and City Hall. Applicants were selected on a first-come basis. Applicants also had to live within the city limits or the ETJ (extra-territorial jurisdiction). Applicants were asked “What do you hope to learn as a participant in the Citizens Academy and how do you plan to use the information?” Responses included: “To educate myself about Eden’s City Government and to share ideas to help Eden continue to grow.” “I want to see how things work so I can work to better my community.” “I want to gain understanding of city government/services and learn about volunteer and community involvement opportunities.” “We are people who love our city and county and we believe that being involved with others helps us learn more about others and ourselves.” “We like to turn negatives into positives.” “I’d like to know more about the city and how things work. I’m interested in learning about departments – where they are and how they function.” “I’m excited about the opportunity of learning the details of operation of the various city departments. Hope to also learn about the structure of the
City Council and ways in which the average citizen can be a part of the decision making process.” “This is a unique opportunity to learn about our local government and to meet those who serve our community.” “I want to know how the city operates; this will be passed on to potential clients moving to the area.” “I just returned to Eden and I am interested in gaining insight into how my city operates.” The Citizens Academy sessions were held on Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m., with most of the sessions at City Hall. Tours included water and wastewater facilities, fire stations, public works yard and the police department. Graduation was held on Thursday, Nov. 3 at City Hall. Fourteen citizens participated in this first academy and many friendships were made. Overall comments about the entire experience included: “It is impossible to pick out a favorite. All sessions drew me in.” “The academy idea is a wonderful one and I wish every citizen would take advantage of it.” “My favorite session was the Water Treatment Plant ONLY because I knew NOTHING about the process and was excited to learn how my water was made.” “Thank you for this opportunity to learn more about my city and home.” “The first session was great and set the tone for the whole program. Everything else fell in line.” “These sessions really taught me a lot.” “This has made me proud to be a citizen of Eden.” Many of the graduates commented that they were willing to have people contact them with questions about attending the next academy and all graduates have volunteered to help out with Tank’s Kids this Christmas. The 2012 Citizens Academy will begin in late summer. Advertisements and applications should be available in June of 2012. If you wish to learn more, call 623-2110, option 8 or email sthompson@edennc.us.
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Pitching for a Championship They say, “Close only counts in horseshoes”, and that’s just what counted in September at the State Horseshoe Championships held in Lowell, N.C. And it was no surprise that our very own local couple did so well in these tournaments. For Rivers Prewette, this is her 19th Championship and for her husband Buck, it is his first. The Prewettes live just East of Eden, where they have built their own, huge, inside horseshoe arena for practice. The couple began getting serious about this sport in the 1990’s and after hundreds of Buck wins, built their arena and the awards abound on the walls from competitions throughout the southeast. And for sure there will be more to come. Their next big competition will be the Dogwood Festival, which is held in Statesville, NC in mid April. Last year Rivers took first place in the thirty foot division and Buck finished 2nd in the men's A-class division in this tournament. In September Rivers won the Women’s State Championship with a score of 6 wins 0 loss and a ringer percentage of 71%. Buck took the Men’s State Championship with a score of 5
wins, 1 loss and a ringer percentage of 45%. Rivers said, “Horseshoe pitching is a big part of my life. I love the game and the competition. I’m also tournament director for the courts at Miller Park in Winston-Salem. We have four
spent in the traveling. They also love to play for charity, pitching recently in the Southern Pines Tournament to benefit Back Packs for Kids, and in August the couple drove to Ohio to pitch in a benefit for Hospice. The World Tournaments is their favorite competition to participate in, “ In the twenty years that I have been pitching I have attended 17 world tournaments and Buck has been to 14. The world tournament is held in different locations each year, so we have traveled all over the USA pitching shoes and gathering friends. We have so many friends all over the country that we & Rivers Prewette, Randy Stophel met through horseshoes. and Dale S. Lavalley What a blessing it has been for us,” Rivers says. scheduled tournaments there It has truly become a family each year. I also serve as the sec- sport. Rivers’ daughter, Dale retary-treasury for the NC-HPA, Stophel LaValley, who now lives which keeps me busy throughout in New Hampshire, was the first the year. Buck and I have league to get the pitching bug. She is tournaments once per month in now the New Hampshire State the Blue Barn at our house Champion averaging 65% throughout the winter months.” ringers. Rivers’ son Randy When asked if they had ever Stophel of Ruffin got started won any mixed couples play as a three years ago and is doing team Rivers said, “We have been exceptionally well, too. Both will the Doubles State Champion sev- be going to the World eral times and runner-up several Tournaments this upcoming sumtimes.” Although there is very lit- mer. Keep an eye out for the tle if any money involved in win- upcoming wins. ning, it is not near as much as is
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Tri-City raises money for youth programs Tri-City Chevrolet took part in Chevrolet’s nationwide annual Chevrolet Youth Baseball program and donated baseball equipment, tshirts, and proceeds from events to the Eden YMCA and the Eden Boys and Girls Club. Over 1000 local children took advantage of the program and took part in playing youth baseball this year. In 2011, more than 1500 Chevrolet dealers participated in Chevy Youth Baseball and helped raise more than $4.5 million for youth baseball programs across the country. Tim Mize, VicePresident of Operation of TriCity Chevrolet Buick GMC presented a check to Phillip Raeburn, Director of Programs Operations of the Eden YMCA for their youth baseball program.
Nick Freitag was announced as the winner of the local Chevy Youth Baseball Sweepstakes at Tri-City Chevrolet. The prize was awarded as a part of the Chevy Youth Baseball program. Freitag was the recipient of a flat screen, HD television nad Blu-Ray player.
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Coming Soon 1813 Amos Street, Reidsville, NC $145,900 This brick and vinyl home has 2056 finished square feet on the main level and basement floor. The main level includes kitchen w/breakfast nook, dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and office/craft area. The basement level includes a large recreation room, bedroom with private full bath, laundry and access to the 2-car garage. The 2nd floor attic area of the home has been finished and offers an additional 729 sq ft on bonus space including a full bath. The house has a large deck and a privacy fenced back-yard that would be great for pets. In addition, there is a separate 2-story stand alone garage that could be used as a garage/workshop or finished as a separate apartment.
Contact Mark 434 713 9332. Pictures at chartwellhomesinc.com
Retail Showroom coming soon!
NOW DOING SCREEN PRINTING Badges • Sportswear • Sublimated Gifts Embroidery • Richardson Hats Team Uniforms • Car Tags Hoodies • Tees • Sweatshirts 18x24 Coriplast signs both sides with stake $8
Printed Banners $5.00 per SF
• More Brands Available : Call For More Information • chillys36@yahoo.com
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CLASSIFIED LISTINGS APARTMENTS / HOMES FOR RENT OR SALE Gorgeous 1 & 2 Bdr Starting at $365/Mth No Application Fee Washer/Dryer Hook-up Section 8 Approved Woodwind Apartments 336-349-9544 Mobile Homes for Sale: Ownr Fin / Stnvl ready to move in $12,000 to $38,000 Dwn $500 to $2,000 8-12% pmts $165-344 + Dep & Lot Rent 573-7071 or 623-8749
1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom Apartments / Homes for Rent in Eden area. Reasonable Rates! W/D Hookups, Some include appliances. Daytime 336-623-6948 night 336-635-1717 Apartments Available - 2BR, 1.5 ba $475 per month. Deposit & References Required. No Pets. Call Fleming Property Management at 336-627-5797 MOUNTAIN VILLA APTS. 1 bedroom vacancies Located in Mayodan, with handicap accessible units available. Section 8 assistance available. Call 427-5047. Office hours: 8 am-2 pm. Mon.- Thurs. TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962. Equal Housing Opportunity
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For Rent 2 BR Townhouse All Appliances, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Heat pump. $425 month. 336-627-5031 For Rent: 1 Bedroom Apt. Newly remodeled. No children. No Pets. Located on Washington St., 375 per mo. Water Included. Call 623-7796 or 434-685-7108 FOR RENT 2 Bedroom House in Eden w/central heat & air, also a Mobile home w/2bedrooms in Eden and a House in Ridgeway w/2 Bedrooms Call 276-226-0576 Beach Condo - Cherry Grove (Boyte's Condos) Across Street From Ocean Fully Furnished, New Stove, Fridge, Microwave Flat Screen TV & Much More. 1 Queen & 1 Full Bed Rocking Chair Front Porch. $135,000 Call 336-623-5354 ROOMS FOR RENT Rooms For Rent Utilities included $295 per mon or $395 w pvt bath $20 appl $ $130 Dep non smk & alchl Carolina Inn, Eden Bobby 623-2997
S E RV I C E S AVA I L A B L E PROFESSIONAL HOME INSPECTION SERVICE by George Jordan Licensed • Photos 336-349-2550 PRESSURE WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Houses, Decks, Fences for Mildew as well as Home repair and Plumbing Repair Call Dick at 336-635-1601 BUSINESS PROPERTY Office Spaces Available. $395, $725, and $1000 per month. References and Deposit required. Contact Fleming Property Management at 336-627-5797 WA N T E D TO B U Y Wanted to buy Karastan or comparable used oriental rug in excellent condition 9x12 or larger. Also oriental runner wanted. 336-455-9178 I AM BUYING DRAPER PARAPHANALIA Any, but especially Draper High & Draper Airport. Look Through Your Attic, Basement and keepsakes... then call me! 336-635-5811 ITEMS FOR SALE Aquarium 20 Gallon Plus Wooden Cabinet $100 Natural Gas House Heater 36 In. Wide, 26 In. Height $100 Or Best Offer 336-627-0367 Great Christmas gift - Stationary Exercise Bike - $50.00 and SolidOak Med. Oval or round has 6 chairs for a $150 or Best Offer. Also Amish High Chair/Rocker/Desk. 336-623-9800 Cell 336-552-8339
Solid Oak. Would make a beautiful Christmas gift. Gave $200, will take $100. 336-623-3638
Fertilizer Distributor International 140 Tractor $550 336-601-1108 4 Plots At Roselawn Cemetery. Will sell 2 for $1200 or 4 for $2000. Plus 1/2 of $195.00 Transfer Agreement 336-951-2700 FREE - Various Sizes of Wooden Wire Spools and wooden pallets. Call Melissa's or Jim at 336-573-4225 PETS FOR SALE CHRISTMAS BIRD SALE 10% Discount on all Complete Setups Cockatiels, Parakeets, Finches and others. Call 336-627-9274 VEHILCLES FOR SALE 2000 Dodge Durango 4x4 Excellent Condition 112,000 miles, All power, 1-owner, 3rd row seating, Platinum color $6,995 Call (336)552-3447. Call Eden’s Own Journal for the best in classified advertising. 336-627-9234
Home For Rent 1215 Fieldcrest Rd, Eden
2 Bedroom 2 Bath $475 Mo. For More Information Contact
EDDIE BARKER RENTALS Cell: 336-613-0867 Fax: 336-627-5654 • ebarker68@hotmail.com Puzzle answer:
Remodeling Season Now Need More Customers? Think about telling our 24,000 readers in Eden’s Own Journal featuring Rockingham County Star Give us a call! 336-627-9234
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Consultant Contractors, Inc.
Located on Business Hwy. 220 Mayodan, NC
336-548-2931
Johnson Outdoor Services
FIREWOOD By the Cord and Face-Cord ALL HARDWOOD Delivery to ALL of Rockingham County!
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Keep the home fires burning
Spray Baptist Church Seeking Part-Time Music Director Description: We have an opening for a part-time music director to lead music during services on Sundays and Wednesdays, work with a choir, and be available for any other church events required. Requirement: Candidate must possess a good knowledge of music and individual parts. Must be willing to lead music during services, and prepare choir for weekly services. Candidate must be able to work with pastor and staff. Must possess a good work ethic and want to see God work through them to glorify Him.
SPRAY BAPTIST CHURCH • 745 CHURCH ST • EDEN NC 27288 Contact: Martha Bridges, PO Box 3602, Eden NC 27289-3602 Email: Tbridges001@triad.rr.com • Telephone: 336-623-5339
Towne Apartments 602 Henry Street Now Leasing 1 BR, 2 BR Apartments “All Utilities Included” Fleming Property Management
336-627-5797 Men’s Shoe Sale! DECEMBER SPECIALS
Men’s Men’s Florsheim Riva Rockport WT
Men’s Hush Puppies GUS
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Now $79.99
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Now $69.99
In Stock Only - No Special Orders All Ladies Propet $15.00 Off Reg. Price
All Ladies SAS $10.00 Off Reg. Price
Close Out Black Pantent Leather Tap Shoes $10 a Pair
Store Hours: Thur. - Sat. 10:30 a.m. Till 5:00 p.m.
UDEN’S S H OE C E N TE R “On The Boulevard” • EDEN
623-8951 GONE GREEN RECYCLING 110 Water St., Madison, NC 336-634-9547
Aluminum Cans 55¢ lb Scrap Metal 10¢ lb Cars & Trucks 11¢ lb
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Madison / Mayodan Senior Center 300 S. Second Avenue Mayodan. Inside Madison/Mayodan Recreation Dept. Building Call 548-2789, 548-9572 for Information on any of the following listings: PIANO PROGRAM: Piano Lessons are every Thursday, all ages. 20 minute one-on-one lesson with instructor, Dr. James Deere. $40.00 per month, as well as a small fee for books. Contact the Dept. at 548-2789. SENIOR TAP DANCE Senior Tap Dance Lessons taught by Deana DeHart. Classes will be held on Thursdays from 1:30pm – 2:30pm. $25.00 per month for ages 55 and older. For more information 548-2789. ZUMBA FITNESS : Come and try out the exercise craze everyone is talking about – ZUMBA! Zumba combines Classes are held at a variety of times and only cost $3.00 per class! Zumba is taught by certified instructors, Britta Younts, Amy Poe and Benita Lindstrom. For class schedules call 548-2789. YOGA CLASSES: Yoga classes now being offered. The present schedule for these classes is as follows: • Mon. 8:30am – 9:30am • Wed. 6:30pm – 7:30pm • Thurs. 8:30am – 9:30am • Sat. 9:00am – 10:00am $3.00 per class. The program is taught by Tabitha Southard. For more info , call 548-2789.
Taking Care Of A Loved One?
RCC Center For Active Retirement
Don’t Forget About Yourself!
Turn beside Tennis Courts Call 342-4261, ext 2163
Let Us Help! Pam's Caring Companions, Inc. 1422 Freeway Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320
336-394-4277 pamscaringcompanions@triad.twcbc.com
Specializing in In-Home Companion Care. Locally owned by Pam Phoenix, NC State Licensed, Insured and Bonded Agency. Need a few hours, a few days, or everyday, we are available to help 24/7/365.
Eden Senior Center 508 Orchard Ave, Eden Call 627-4711 for information on any of the following FRIENDS CLUB Every Tuesday at 10:00 at the center. Meets for lunch at local restaurants the fourth Tuesday of each month. Anyone is welcome to come join the fun. SENIOR DANCE No dance in Dec. Will starb back in Jan. LINE DANCE just for fun and exercise at 10:15 every Monday. Free of charge. GENEALOGY CLASSLearn to explore your family history. Classes will be held Tuesdays at 1:30. FREE LEGAL AID - Dec. 8th 10am. 1-800-951-2257 to make an appointment
Reidsville Senior Center
BINGO BASH 9:00 on Monday, December 19th at the Garden of Eden Senior Center.
201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville
WALKING GROUP meets at the track on Mon., Wed. and Fri. 8:00-8:30am. Come walk our track anytime! 5 laps=1mile on our Track.
Call 349-1088 for Information on any of the following listings: ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICARE PART D Call SHIIP @ 1-800-443-9354 to process and application or Cindy Baynes/Paula Perguson at 349-1088 BLIND SUPPORT GROUP Every 3rd- Wednesday Meets at 11:00am BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS 1st and 3rd Thursday- at 11:00am MEN’S SHUFFLEBOARD Thursdays 6:30pm • CLASSES WINDOWS-7 COMPUTER CLASS INTERNET AND E-MAIL COMPUTER DISCOVER THE COMPUTER ONGOING EVENTS Call 349-1088 for dates and times • Fitness • Rusty Hinges Exercise • Crochet Class • Dance Class • Phase-10 Cards • Canasta Card Games
COME EXERCISE with us on Mon., Wed. and Fri. 8:309:00. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights. ROOK OR HAND & FOOT CARD GAMES – Anyone interested in playing the card game Hand and Foot or Rook please show up before 1:00pm on Wednesdays. NEW!! DOMINOS- Come play dominos on Tuesdays at 1:30 (Mexican train or chicken foot) We will teach you how. COMPUTER CLASSES! FREE Seniors are welcome to come use our computers during times we do not have classes. OTHER WORKSHOPS: Needle crafting, Crochet, Quilting, Digital Camera, Scrapbooking, Crafts, Bingo LANDSCAPE/ ONE STROKE PAINT CLASSESRegister now. Classes begin Jan. 12 and are on Thur’s from 9-12. WATERCOLOR PAINTING- Register for classes now. Classes begin Jan.11th and are on Wed’s or Fri’s from 9:30-12:30. (Class averages $6 per class)
RCC CAMPUS - OWENS BUILDING • Bow Making Workshop: December 12 from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm in room 102 in the owens building. Bring a minimum of 2 rolls of wired 2.5 inch or wider ribbon and scissors. This is a self supporting class. Light refreshments will be served. Cost: $12 Instructor: Linda Wilson • Lunch & Learn – Weatherization Program: December 16 at 12:00 noon in room 102 in the Owens building. This program helps the elderly, people with disabilities, and low-income families to reduce their energy bills by making their home more energy efficient. Laketta Hussain will provide information about this FREE federally funded program. Light refreshments will be served. Call 342-4261, ext. 2163 to register. • Cosmetology: Haircuts, shampoos, and manicures are available Monday through Thursday from 8:15 am to 11:30 am in room 105 in the science building. No appointment necessary; first come, first served. Call 342-4261, ext 2163/2192. • Gerald B James Library - The RCC Library houses a wealth of information. Hours are: Monday- Thursday, 7:45 am – 9:00 pm; Friday, 7:45 am – 3:00 pm. Closed weekends. • The Rockingham County Bookmobile - at the Owens Human Services Building from 9:30 am – 10:00 am the 4th Monday of each month. Books, DVD’s, videos and magazines are available. • Blood Pressure Screening - A nurse from Bayada comes to C.A.R. the 1st Tuesday of the month from 9:30 am – 10:00 am in room 110 of the Owens building. • Courses: Senior Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 am – 10:30 am in room 110 in the owens building. We use a variety of videos in this FREE course. • NC Museum of Art @ Raleigh December 20 Rembrandt in America, consisting of approximately 50 paintings, will be the first major exhibition to explore in depth the collection history of rembrandt paintings in America. It is truly an unprecedented opportunity to experience firsthand the rich portraiture and single-figure history scenes that make this legendary Old Master so famous. Leave C.A.R. at 8:30 am with an expected return by 5:00 pm. Cost $30 to be paid by Dec. 6 • Christmas Party Whitcomb Student Center December 14 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Join us in the lower level of the whitcomb Student Center for our annual Christmas Party. We’ll listen to as well as sing Christmas carols, laugh a lot, and indulge in the wonderfully, delightful goodies that will usher in the holiday season. Jolly old St. Nick has been invited: but without a chimney, do we dare hold out hope? This will be a potluck gathering… so grab your favorite dish and “come on down!” Volunteers will be recognized. Call 342-4261, ext 2163, so we’ll know you are coming.
Nanny B’s Diner 129 N. Fieldcrest Rd.,Eden
We do All Types of Catering! Check out our daily board for specials!
336-635-0594
Hopper Wrecker
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JONES
ANNOUNCES
COUNTY
CITIZENS HAVE CASH OR STOCKS OWED TO THEM
Rep. Bert Jones would like you to watch in the next Eden’s Own Journal for a continued listing of Rockingham County citizens who have cash or stocks waiting for them with the state. The state does not put forth an extensive effort to find these persons or businesses. The names will be listed with the last known town they were located in. Contact the call center at (919) 508-1000 Unfortunately, there is not a toll free number available. In most cases, individuals have moved, so there would need to be proof of the former address, as well as the social security number. In the case of a death , there would need to be a death certificate and a form from the clerk of court. For stocks, individuals will be sent a form to complete. More names will follow monthly. ROGRIGUEZ JORGE 508 SILVER ST REIDSVILLE ROHRBACH NICOLE M 302 MOREHEAD ST EDEN ROJAS J AGUSTIN 1711 DELAWARE AVE EDEN ROLAND ANGELA G 1313 TELLOWEE RD EDEN ROLAND BILL 401 CLOVER CT EDEN ROLDAN MERCEDES PO BX 2233 EDEN RONEY PAUL M JR 238 CEDAR STR EDEN RONNIE BOYD S LOGGING LLC 208 CROUCH RD EDEN RORRER JAMES A 213 THEATRE RD MADISON ROSS GAROLD C 2112 GUERRANT SPRINGS RD RUFFIN ROSS JACQUELINE M 732 FRIENDLY RD EDEN ROSS RAY812 S MAIN ST REIDSVILLE ROSS THOMAS 698 S LINDEN DR EDEN ROSSER CECELIA HOLIDAY 570 GIDEON GROVE CH. RD MADISON ROSSER JANICE 126 JOSH LN MADISON ROSSER LAVIDA 321 YOUNG RD STONEVILLE ROURK ROBERT M 1405 ASHLAND DRIVE REIDSVILLE ROUSE BRYANT K 113 SHORT MORGAN ST EDEN ROUSE MAXINE 5949 HWU135 STONEVILLE ROUSE PAUL B 250 GLENDALE CIR EDEN ROWLAND JOHN E 1322 S PARK DR REIDSVILLE RUBI CARMONA MAURO 106 SOUTHFORK DR REIDSVILLE RUDD CHARLES LYNN 1003 RIDGEWOOD AVE REIDSVILLE RUDD CYNTHIA T 601 STRAWBERRY RD REIDSVILLE RUDD JOEL 601 STRAWBERRY RD REIDSVILLE RUIZ CRISOSTOMO R 105 SLAYTON ST EDEN RUIZ JUAN PABLO 121 ESTEFAN LANE MADISON RUMLEY JAMES 208 S WILSON ST MADISON RUNKLE ROBIN S PO BOX 512 EDEN RUSH DEBORAH 446 EAGLE FALLS MADISON RUSSELL JEFFREY 710 VANCE ST REIDSVILLE RUSSOM ROBERT 827 CONOVER DR EDEN RUTH A A PO BOX 1262 REIDSVILLE RUTHERFORD KAY 211 LAURA RD MADISON RUVALCABA CARRILLO MIGUEL126 STEPHANIE LN MADISON SALAZAR JUAN ANTONIO 1620 US 29 BUS REIDSVILLE SALAZAR RUBEN R 1403 VANCE ST APT A REIDSVILLE SALDO BERTHA M PO BOX 892 REIDSVILLE SALDO FRANCIS PO BOX 892 REIDSVILLE SALES NANCY V 123 WOODVIEW DR APT #2 EDEN SALINAS KYLIE 913 MONTGOMERY ST REIDSVILLE SANCHEZ ANGEL FABIAN S. 173 S SCALESVILLE RD REIDSVILLE SANCHEZ ANTONIO 804 WARRINER ST REIDSVILLE SANCHEZ COURTNEY 2901 VANCE ST APT 6G REIDSVILLE SANCHEZ JUAN CARLOS 1204 LINVILLE DR APT 28 REIDSVILLE SANCHEZ OMAR A 509 SILVER ST REIDSVILLE SANCHEZ SANDRA BOX 796 MADISON SANDIFORD DOTHAN PO BOX 862 EDEN SANDOVAL SOLEDAD H PO BOX 4363 EDEN SANDS LARRY 164 FLETCHER RD MADISON SANTIAGO SALCEDO ALFRED 7769 NC HWY 704 MADISON SANTOS MATUS JUAN C 123 PANSY DR REIDSVILLE SAPP LUCILLE L 622 S HAMILTON ST EDEN SATTERFIELD JACOB 307 FERN ST MADISON SAUL JOHN D PO BOX 134 MAYODAN SAUNDERS DORIS J 511 CAROLYN CT STE 21 EDEN SAWHUN DANIEL 11227 PARK SPRINGS RD RUFFIN SAWYERS KENA 411 SHERWOOD CT EDEN SAYERS MILDRED C RT 5 REEDISVILLE SCALES DEIDRE S 1207 2ND ST EDEN SCALES INEZ C/O MARVIN SCALES 181 GAYLE AVE EDEN SCALES JOHN R 302 S KENNEDY AVE. #222 PO BOX 866 EDEN SCALES MARVIN V 181 GAYLE AV EDEN SCALES TAVARUS 2901 VANMCE STREET APT 2B REIDSVILLE SCALES TYRONE 1306 LEWIS ST EDEN SCARLETT AHERON ES 197 E AIKEN RD EDEN SCEARCE BOBBY W BOX 3 REIDSVILLE SCHAUER CRABB CHERYL ANNE 204 PINE HILL CT REIDSVILLE SCHENCK ROBIN E 3001 CAMPAGNA DR EDEN SCHROEDER MURIEL 1671 NARROW GAUGE RD REIDSVILLE SCHROEDER TANYA 8881 NC HIGHWAY 87 REIDSVILLE SCHULER MICHAEL S BOX 195 MADISON SCHULTZ FAMILY TRUST 314 W KINGS HWY EDEN SCO LORRAINE S 511 WOODLAND DR MADISON SCOTT BOBBY 1204 NORTHUP ST REIDSVILLE SCOTT DAVID L 179 JOSHUA DR REIDSVILLE SCOTT MARISSA M 179 JOSHUA DR REIDSVILLE SEARCY AILEEN P 1439 SMITH RD STONEVILLE SEGURAABREGO RAFAEL 952 WASHINGTON EDEN SELIGMAN STEFANIE 253 KALLAM MILL RD MADISON SENSING CATHY 3230 NC 150 REIDSVILLE SERRATO GUADALUPE 406 LAWSONVILLE AVE REIDSVILLE SERVIN JURADO MARCO ANTONIO PO BOX 480 STONEVILLE SETLIFF GEORGE T 118 WILKINS ROAD MADISON
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1425 Front St. • Eden, N.C.
336-635-5271 We Now Have COMPLETE UPS PROCESSING for your shipping needs!
Dick’s Drive-In DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER SPECIAL
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Christmas Travelers released Credit
By Kevin Griffin
The holiday season is a wonderful time for storytelling, and one notable Rockingham County resident is taking advantage of this fact in a big way. Wally White, an actor from Eden, has recently released his first book, Christmas Travelers. In the story, Mr. White describes the meeting of six strangers on a flight from Phoenix to Newark. Circumstances foil the plans of the travelers, leading to a holiday quite different from that envisioned by the characters. Christmas Travelers is Mr. White’s first published effort, though he has done writing before. As his current profession is acting , much of his prior writing has consisted of scripts and contributions to scripts. Mr. White has done acting work in New York, and currently has weekly roles in shows such as The Mentalist and Private Practice. Though he no longer lives here, Wally White has deep connections to this area. He was born here and his mother, Judy White, owns the Eden business A Cleaner World. His upbringing in this area is something that he says, “will always be a part of me.” His roots manifest themselves in the book through the characterizations of a young Southern couple. Mr. White has always had big things in mind for himself. Judy White says even from a young age her son had entertainment business ambitions. She even recalls buying a tape recorder for him one Christmas. His brother Kenneth White recalls Wally once saying that he would rather “sweep floors at NBC than be a bank president in Eden.” Wally White’s foray into book writing is consistent with his view of himself as a storyteller. He sees both acting and writing as means of communicating stories to people, using different means. In fact, Christmas Travelers was intended as a script. However, during the writing process, White came to believe that a book would be a better medium for the material. He describes his experience writing the book as a positive one and says that he certainly plans to do more writing in the future. For now, White is seeing if his current book could be adapted in a television dramatization. One of Wally White’s favorite parts of the process is seeing how his work is received. He will be doing so in our area on December 19 in the Fieldcrest Room at the Eden Library. His book is currently available for purchase on amazon.com or at A Cleaner World in Eden.
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WENTWORTH (Nov. 11, 2011) — Rockingham County Government joined Rockingham County Veterans Coalition on Thursday, Nov. 10, in supporting homeless veterans at the National Guard Armory. Rockingham County's Veterans Services and Department of Social Services had booths and offered information while other county employees served as volunteers. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs HVSEP Employment Specialist with Durham Veterans Administration Medical Center Sherrie Cook (MDiv. CPSS) discussing veterans affairs with Rockingham County Veterans Services Director Wanda Lane.
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A patriotic ceremony in Draper again honors Veterans
Morehead High Schools Junior ROTC led the way to the memorial ceremony. The sight of children honoring veterans is always a moving one, and this years Veterans Day Parade in the Draper section of Eden was a special one to see with some 280 children gathered. This is the 8th year for the event sponsored by the Draper Village Merchant’s and Draper Elementary School. Russell Vernon, principal of Draper Elementary School welcomed the students and honored veterans to the 2011 Veteran’s Day Parade in November. Ronnie Lewis, chaplain of the Disabled American Veterans offered the Invocation The Draper Elementary School Flag Raiser, Lewis Griffin led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance right before the students sang “The Star Spangled Banner”. Morehead High JROTC held special demonstrations for the guests.
City Councilman Jim Burnette introduced the speaker, Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem, Wayne Tuggle, who told the students of the sacrifices of veterans and how they should be honored. A special poem titled “Veterans Day” by Cheryl Dyson, was recited by student Kyndal Crawford shortly before the 3rd – 5th Grade Draper Elementary Chorus sang “You
Are Our Heroes”. The ceremonies ended with a 21 Gun Salute by the Rockingham County Veteran’s Honor Guard and “Taps” was played by Caldwell “Bubba” Hobbs. A special thanks goes to several people and groups for this memorable event including Linda Wyatt who helped to create this special event, as well as the staff and students of Draper Elementary. The Disabled American Veterans, American Legion Post 254, City of Eden Police, Glenn Denny of G&D Recording, Draper Merchants, 1st Sgt. David Bray and 1st Sgt, Zack Reynolds as well as the entire JROTC and Color Guard. First United Methodist Church, Draper Christian Church and Immanuel Friends Church helped provide refreshments for all the veterans and JROTC members after the parade ceremonies.
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Morehead High Turkey Toss – Corn Hole Tournament Morehead High School Student Council sponsored a “Turkey Toss” corn hole tournament Monday November 21st on the school campus. The tournament benefited the Eden YMCA Empty Stocking Fund. Each two member team donated 8 food items to play and spectators donated 2 cans each to watch the event. 38 teams competed in the Corn Hole Tournament. Participants were also able to make a cash contribution. The event was kicked off with a battle between Buck’s Carolina Team and Stultz’s N C State team. The husband and wife team of Tommy and Whitney Buck, both MHS teachers, played for the Carolina Team. Coach Lee Stultz paired up the senior Will Nance to play for State. The third place winner was Team Duke, Andreas Olguin and Timothy Weddle, second place went to Team YMCA, Phillip Raeburn and Jeremy Dewberry, and first place was won by Double Trouble, Wesley Dillon and Willie Conway. The spirit award was won by Andreas Olguin and the Buck team won the golden turkey baster for the best team uniform. The tournament raised over 350 food items and 55.00 in cash donations. The Morehead Student Council also contributed a $2000.00 check to the YMCA Empty Stocking Fund. Students used proceeds from the annual PowderPuff football game to make the donation.
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Over 200 Years Experienced by Two Women During hard economic times and especially during the holidays, it is often helpful put things in perspective. Nothing is better for this than talking with those with greater life experience. Eden’s Brian Center is home to two such ladies with over twohundred years of experience between them. Velma Brame and Edith Adkins have reached a hallmark in life that few others have or will. Both have lived at least a century, has long connections to the county, and has seen a great deal of change in the community. Velma Brame was born on May 23, 1910, near Wentworth. She was one of six children, and had two brothers and three sisters, now all deceased. Her father was a farmer, and the family was fortunate enough to own their own land, a rarity during that time in this area. Mrs. Brame excelled in education, becoming valedictorian of Bethany High School. She attended college at Jones Business College in Winston Salem, graduating with a business degree. In her professional life, she worked briefly in a Reidsville store, and for the majority of her working life for state government. In her state government job, she would be sent to interview people for government related statistics. Mrs.
husband, Robert. Together they had two children, including two deceased daughters and a living son, Kenneth. Mrs. Adkins retired in 1973, and spent a good bulk of post-work life as a volunteer at Morehead Hospital. Though both of these ladies share many differences, they have seen many of the same difficult events. Both can recall how hard life was during the Great Depression. Each grew up in times when luxury was much more rare than it is now. This is particularly evident in their holiday memories. Mrs. Brame recalls getting utilitarian objects such as Mrs. Adkins Mrs. Brame new shoes and tools for Christmas, while Mrs. Adkins Adkins, born October 30, 1911, recalled it as one of the few days hails from Virginia. Her father she got off from the mill. died when she was nine months Each of these woman also old, which left her mother to raise said one of the biggest changes in her and her six siblings. Mrs. their lives was the increase in Adkins moved to Rockingham jobs and prosperity in the county County at age thirteen. from when they were young to Mrs. Adkins had minimal now. These ladies can give us all education, and worked at pause about our situation in the Fieldcrest doing textile work for early twenty-first century and use the majority of her working life, their experiences and memories beginning at the age of nine. It to realize how relatively good we was in the mill that she met her as American people have it. Brame enjoyed the job because of the opportunity it gave her to meet people. At 101, Mrs. Brame has been married twice with no children. Unlike Mrs. Brame, Mrs. Adkins was not originally from Rockingham County. Mrs.
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Firemen Honored American Legion Post 254 honored two Eden firemen, along with their families, on October 20, 2011 with a dinner and awards presentation at the American Legion Post on Fieldcrest Road. Tony South was recognized as Fireman of the Year, and Chris Beckner was recognized as Volunteer Fireman of the Year. Pictured left to right are: David Turner, Commander of AL Post 254; Tony South; Eden Fire Chief Tommy Underwood; and Chris Beckner.
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Lighted Christmas Ball Workshop to Collect Food for Pantry Hosted by Morehead Memorial Hospital For several years the Sunset Hills community in Greensboro has been drawing crowds of onlookers during the holiday season to view dozens of lighted Christmas balls hung from the trees. On Saturday, November 12, a workshop to teach Eden residents how to make the lighted balls will be held in the courtyard front of Morehead Memorial Hospital's Dining Room from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. While the workshop is free, the goal of the project is to have participants create lighted balls with materials provided to hang from trees around the hospital
campus to encourage citizens to contribute to a food drive being organized by the hospital for The Lord’s Pantry, a local food distribution center for those in need. Participants can use the skills learned at the workshop to create lighted Christmas balls for their own yards. “Our goal is to encourage people to stop by the hospital to view the Christmas balls hanging from trees around the hospital campus and bring nonperishable food items to leave in a collection trailer parked on the campus,” said Kerry Faunce, Morehead Memorial Hospital’s director of marketing.
Hospital staff and members of local clubs and organizations have been invited to help with this "hands on project." The project is being spearheaded by Dr. Rodney Mortenson of Morehead Orthopedic Center along with Jonathan Smith, the founder of the Sunset Hills Christmas ball project. For more information about the project or how to take part, contact Faunce at (336) 6276191.
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