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Vol. 10, Num. 23 Eden & Reidsville earn Main Street Awards Page 2 & 20

Mayodan Draws New Business Page 4

Bass Earns Appointment Page 12

Airport Authority Announces New Manager Page 14

Court Decisions Page 21

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ROCKINGHAM COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION Is the education of our children important to you? Of course it is, even if you have no children, the education of our local children has a direct impact on everyone’s lives and wallets.

In order to provide advocacy, leadership, and programs to aid in incresing the education levels of citizens in Rockingham County the newly formed Rockingham County Education Foundation has been formed.

They are working to build a prosperous community through education, thus making the area a more attractive place to live, work and do business.

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Index Local Farwells page Events of Interest page Jokes pages Classifieds page

Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas...May All Our Holiday Celebrations Be Special.

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Education Foundation is a (501)(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Board of directors consists of leaders from all sections of the county.

The board’s goals include increasing the number of students who seek further educational opportunities after high school graduation. In order to do this they hope to change the way Rockingham County citizens view education. Beginning in elementary school the board will work to encourage greater parental participation with students in furthering their education.

One of the major objectives is to partner with the Reidsville

Education Foundation Continued on Page 5

A special Christmas treat awaits visitors to Chinqua Penn this holiday season. Beautiful decorations that will truly put you in the spirit of the season.

THINKING OF DRINKING THINK AGAIN... PLEASE It was 1978, the last day of summer, the day before school was to start. Everyone was thinking class schedules, seeing old friends and new clothes. Robin Eastridge, a rising Junior at Morehead High School, was the same as most. She had on new clothes for the school year, and a house with no parents.

Her mom was in the hospital, her dad was at work on third shift, the perfect night for a private end of summer get together with some friends. One friend brought over a bottle of liquor from her grandma’s house. Later the four girls went out and asked a stranger to buy them some beer

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at a local convenience store. The man agreed, and the night’s “fun” began.

After hours of giggling and talking the girls decided it was time to take a ride. Even at 17 Robin knew she was too drunk to drive, but still made the mistake of thinking her friend, who had no license, was sober enough to take the wheel.

The girls took her dads station wagon our and rode for a while talking and joking, and ended up on Jail House Road in Wentworth Robin was nearly passed out in the back seat when a tire blew, making the car careen off the road into an embankment

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head on. With metal and glass exploding, all Robin remembers is the motor ended up in the front seat and the spare tire took flight, crashing through the car, into Robin’s back, crushing her spine and left arm, then continued through the windshield at breakneck speed.

Even with this horrible impact, the driver and two passengers walked away with only minor injuries. But Robin, who had been in the back seat, couldn’t move. She begged the girls to help her out of the vehicle while one ran to a nearby house to call

Think Again Continued on Page 11

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9:00 INFORMATION HOUR - Weekday mornings Annette and Mike Moore - Local News, Area Obituaries, Birthdays, Wedding Anniversaries, Community Calendar, Daily Direction, Family Health, All Things Southern, Medical Edge, Winning at Home, Creation Moments, Report to Consumers, Countywide Parks and Recreation Reports, and other information features.

WEEKEND CHRISTIAN PROGRAMMING - Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Listen live online at www.ChristianRadioWorldwide. com.

Please do not reply to this email send inquiries to info@edenchamber.com Eden Chamber of Commerce 678 S. Van Buren Road | Eden, NC 27288 (336) 623-3336 | FAX: (336) 623-8800 info@edenchamber.com Histoical Society Ornaments If you missed getting a years ornament from 1992, 1997, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 or 2008 you can purchase one at A Stitch in Time. If you have questions call 627-1332.

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COUNTY WIDE OBITUARIES Raymond William Ayers Van Clark Brown Dorothy Inez Cable Everette Lee Christley Roy Lester Clifton Jane Theresa Cave Cribbs Ethel Stump Dickerson Rhumell Vernon Domina Lena Elder Ellis Elizabeth (Lib) McAnally Folger, 87 Johnny "Boney" Grogan Linda "Puci" Annette Blakeman Heady Margaret Pierce Herron Brian Todd Holland Ruby Turner Johnson Daniel Ross Jones, III Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Pulliam Kallam Taylor Lee Lemons Larry Winford Martin, 67 Jean Carol Richardson Martin, 67 Fannie Mabe Marshall William Homer Marshall Larry Wayne Massey Kenneth Wayne Mitchell Ivie Lipford Page Timothy "T.J." Jonathan Pratt Sandra Kay Putnam Margaret Grogan Roland Lt Col Joseph Bernard Rickman Brenda Harvey Sharpe Pearl Mae Smith Thad Spain Marvin Lynwood Stone David McKinley Tate Kathaleen Spain Tate Robert William Thompkins Claudia Vernice Todd Dolores C Whitt Larry Haywood Williams Lucille Walker Wilson Harry Lee Wray, Jr. Shirley Shropshire Wyrick

MOREHEAD ACADEMY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PERMANENTLY CLOSES EDEN - After repeated failed attempts to work out a solution to unsafe building conditions at Morehead Academy Child Development Center in the Eden Mall, 205 E. Meadow Road, the hospital has been forced to close the facility permanently.

Hospital President and CEO W. Carl Martin expressed regret for the inconvenience that the closure will cause parents and staff.

However, he said the hospital is concerned about the safety and welfare of the children and has not been successful in locating an alternate site.

Numerous roof leaks at the Academy have resulted in damage to the interior of the building and the discovery of mold. The facility was recently cited for unsafe conditions by the Eden Planning and Inspections Department. Damage was sustained to ceiling tiles, drywall and carpeting. The hospital has been complaining about these leaks for more than 18 months.

The decision to close the center permanently came after hospital officials were unable to open a dialogue with mall ownership to renegotiate the lease to offset losses in revenue while the facility is being repaired and the loss of enrollment due to some parents finding permanent daycare service elsewhere.

Morehead Academy had an enrollment of 109 children and employed 23 staff prior to closure. Letters were sent to parents and employees on Monday, December 7, advising them of the permanent closure. Employees are being assisted with filing unemployment claims.

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EDEN WINS MAIN STREET PROMOTIONAL AWARD The City of Eden has won a North Carolina Main Street Best Printed Promotional Item—Text and Graphics Award for RiverFest 2009 Promotional Materials. There were 84 nominations submitted from the 61 North Carolina Main Street Communities. Eden is proud to announce its fourth North Carolina Main Street Award in the six years it has been a North Carolina Main Street Community, especially considering t h e intense competition this year.

RiverFest won a North Carolina Main Street Award for Best Downtown Special Event in 2006. Event organizers, Cindy Adams, Coordinator of Special Events for the City of Eden and Peggy Good, Olde Leaksville Merchants Association President, have worked to improve the event each year. In

2009, Adams collaborated with Eden Parks and Recreation Department Administrative Assistant Deanna Hunt to create attractive materials to promote the 2009 festival. Those materials include: · RiverFest Poser and flyer · River Village flyer · RiverFest Entertainment flyer ·

Revolutionary War Living History · RiverFest “On the Water” activities flyer · 5 K Fun Walk and Run flyer

NEW "INSIDER'S GUIDE TO THE DAN RIVER" · RiverFest festival map · Front cover for newspaper supplement “Much credit goes to Deanna Hunt because of her extraordinary graphic arts talent,” stated Adams. “The City of Eden is very fortunate to have such a creative person on staff.” Eden Main Street Manager Mike Dougherty stated that Adams deserved credit for this award as well. “Cindy has created a natural image of this event that mirrors our promotion of river recreation and greenway. Ms. Hunt was able to bring Cindy’s vision to life in those materials,” he stated.

The formal award will be presented to Adams at the Annual North Carolina Main Street Conference that will take place from January 27-29 in New Bern, NC. For more information on the NC Main Street Award, contact Adams at 336623-7789 ext. 3021.

ADTS CALLS FOR BOARD & COMMITTEE MEMBERS For 36 years, Aging, Disability and Transit Services of Rockingham County (ADTS - formerly Council on Aging) has been working to make sure that the elderly and people with disabilities in Rockingham County live a quality life. Though initiatives in in-home health, case management, adult day care, group nutrition, Meals on Wheels, transportation and information / referral, the group strives to fulfill the important goal of prevention and delay of premature institutionalization of the elderly and persons with disabilities.

The ADTS Board of Directors and Committees provide organizational leadership and vision, maintain high ethical standards in accordance with values, engage in effective planning to respond to the needs of the elderly and people with disabilities, and act as wise stewards of our resources.

The ADTS is seeking qualified candidates to serve on the volunteer governing board and committees. Needed are energetic business people, community leaders, philanthropists, not already overextended with commitments, who are eager to use their enthusiasm to change the world.

Especially astute governmental advocates, leaders

at agencies who serve people with disabilities or elderly, primary care and public health professionals, scholars, and academics with expertise in aging and disabilities.

Board members are required to be strongly committed to supporting a high quality of life in the community of people with disabilities and the elderly. This means attending 4 board meetings annually, actively serving on and contributing to the outcomes of one of the following committees: Developmental & Community Relations, Finance, Adult Day which typically meet monthly.

Members are asked to advocate for the organizational needs of the ADTS in the community, learn moire about the fields of aging, disability and public transit as well as nonprofit governance and make a personal, charitable donation to ADTS, to the best of their ability.

If you are interested in being considered for the board or committees, please contact T. Lee Covington, Executive Director at lcovington@adtsrc.org or go to www.adtsrc.org to learn more and download an application. You may call Covington at 336-349-2343.

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Anyone who enjoys exploring rivers, river towns, and natural and historic places will want a copy of the newly published "An Insider's Guide to the Dan River in North Carolina and Virginia."

Just in time for the holidays, the guide is available for sale at retailers across the region including the Triangle and the Triad, as well as on the web.

The Insider's Guide is chock full of interesting and useful information for the weekend adventurer. Local highlights, fascinating stories and 52 annotated strip maps follow 125 miles of the Dan River through Stokes, Rockingham and Caswell counties in North Carolina, including Pittsylvania County and the City of Danville in Virginia.

Planning an escape is easy and enjoyable with the guide.

Special "Off the map" features lead visitors to nearby points of interest. More than 200 color photographs and text describe scenery, including interesting geological and historical features such as the historic batteau navigation system in the Dan River,

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which makes it possible to float the Dan in Rockingham County even during periods of low water!

Readers will find the latest on river access and fishing areas.

Hiking trails, bicycle routes, farms, wineries, arts, birding, parks, railroad history and heritage sites and links for information on places to stay, eat and shop are also included.

The guide retails for $24.95 and is printed on durable, waterproof paper. A companion guide for the Smith River, a tributary of the Dan is also available.

Proceeds support the work of the Dan River Basin Association to preserve and promote the natural and cultural resources of the Dan River Basin through recreation, education and stewardship.

For information on where to purchase please visit www.danriver.org.

An Insider's Guide to the Dan River was made possible by funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation and the Virginia Environmental Endowment.

Have Breakfast With Santa At Cohen’s Tearoom The Best Kept Secret In Town

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

A Cleaner World Thank You We appreciate your patronage throughout the past year.

Our Give-A-Kid-A-Coat campaign received 859 coats from Rockingham County.

Thank you for your donations!

The Senior Angel Tree participation was a great success!

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❦ PAGE 4 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, DECEMBER 18, 2009 Letters to the Editor do not necessarily represent the opinions of the editor/publisher. Letters received are personal opinions from private citizens in the area and must be signed by writer. Submissions should be no more than 300 words, longer only by permission. We reserve the right to refuse a letter for any reason and to edit for grammar and taste. The writer should include their address and phone number for verification purposes only. Address: Eden’s Own Journal • 519 S Van Buren, Suite C • Eden, NC 27288 or email: edens-own@embarqmail.com. • Fax to 336-627-9225.

Letter To The Editor CALLING all MEMBERS!!!!

Mark your calendars for our annual membership dinner. On Tuesday, January 26, 2010 we will gather at the Whistle Jacket Grille to celebrate 2009 and plan for 2010.

The Eden Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Kelly Swanson and her keynote address, “Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale? – How to Hang on to Humor When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned.”

Kelly is an award-winning storyteller, comedian and speaker who shows how to use humor to see beyond the challenges in life. Visit Kelly’s website at: www.kellyswanson.net The evening will begin at 6 pm with time to socialize and visit friends old and new. Dinner will be served at 7 pm and the evening

will continue with annual awards including the presentation of the “Citizen of the Year” for 2009. Retiring Eden Chamber Board directors will be recognized and new Board directors will be installed.

Look for your invitation in January and remember to R.S.V.P. early because seating is limited and you don’t want to miss the opportunity to participate in this fun-filled evening.

Please do not reply to this email - send inquiries to info@edenchamber.com Eden Chamber of Commerce 678 S. Van Buren Road | Eden, NC 27288 (336) 623-3336 | FAX: (336) 623-8800 info@edenchamber.com Jean Ann Wood - Eden Chamber of Commerce

Letter To The Editor Aging, Disability & Transit Services (formerly Council on Aging) is proud to announce the release of their new website, located at www.adtsrc.org. The website officially launched this past weekend and is the culmination of several month’s work on the part of the agency website development team.

“We are very proud to be able to offer this website to the residents of Rockingham County. Not only does it offer information about our services, but general information that we hope will be helpful to everyone across Rockingham County”, states T. Lee Covington, Executive Director.

Over the coming weeks and months, ADTS staff will continue to add additional information and updates to the site. You are encouraged to visit the site today and often!

For information, contact, T. Lee Covington, Executive Director at P.O. Box 1915 in Reidsville, North Carolina 27323. Call 336-349-2434.

Sincerely, T. Lee Covington, Executive Director

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Letter to the Editor At the December 7th County Commissioners meeting the Scouts did the Pledge of Allegiance, which reminded me that I was a Scout in 1941 and in January 1944, I was sworn in as a Navy seaman.

Harold Bass is now at the helm as chairman and Bobby Stanley is second mate.

December 7 - Pearl Harbor Day, a date that will die in current memories or as a great US president said, “A date that will live in infamy”. However, the historical significance of the date was not mentioned by anyone the entire night. I kept waiting for someone to bring it up. If World War II was fought to uphold our freedoms, including freedom of speech, open government and the right of the people to know government’s actions, it seems some are lost. It seems that governmental bodies can form committees and bypass the right of the people or the press to attend meetings. Actions in closed sessions, such as the vote on HPOS, seem to be done to keep taxpayers from attending the meetings and knowing what is happening. I guess the next action will be to hold a closed session and vote on the civic center so that it will be approved.

Forrest Bray

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life BLOW MOLDED SOLUTIONS, LLC LOCATES IN COUNTY MAYODAN The town of Mayodan will be getting a new business in 2010 when Blow Molden Solutions, LLC locates at 225 Commerce Lane, Mayodan.

The County Commissioners voted on the agreement in December which will increase the population, tax base and business prospects of the town and county, as well as result in the creation of a substantial number of basic employment jobs in the county that pay at or above the median average wage.

The community is offering the company a total incentive of $28,500 and in return the company agrees to meet certain minimum investment, employment and wage requirements.

Rockingham County will pay for Eligible costs not to exceed $15,700. The first annual installment of $5,233, will be made February 28, 2012, the second $5,233 by February 28, 2013, and the third installment of $5234 on February 28, 2014.

The Town of Mayodan will pay for eligible costs not to exceed $12,800. The first annual installment will be $4,267 by February 28, 2012, the second of $4,267 by February 28, 2013, and the third installment of $4,266 by February 28, 2014.

For this investment the company will invest a minimum of $900,000 in net new taxable machinery and equipment and $150,000 in building improvements by December 31, 2010. This machinery and equipment will be listed as personal property, meaning the $1,050,000 improvements will be in place by December 31, 2010 for taxation.

The Molden Solutions, LLC also agrees to fill and maintain 19 full-time postions

by December 31, 2014. These positions will have an average wage of $12.00 per hour and have full medical benefit plan provided.

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WENTWORTH - Portuguese is one of the top languages spoken in the world today. It is the official language of Brazil, America’s largest trading partner. Since few Americans can speak proficient Portuguese, those who can are highly valued in the workforce, especially in commerce and banking. But language skills also increase employment opportunities in all other areas of business, government, education, communications, science, technology, the service industry, and more.

Rockingham Community College is offering Portuguese during spring semester 2010.

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EDEN County Star HISTORICAL Investing In Rockingham MUSEUM County’s Quality of Life The ROCKINGHAM

Continued from page 4 This is an opportunity for local citizens to acquire a highly prized, highly marketable skill.

Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m.12:20 p.m. in the Advanced Technologies building, room 113.

For more information, call 342-4261, Ext. 2113.

SPECIALTY CROP SCHOOL OFFERED Submitted by Brenda Sutton

The Northern Piedmont Specialty Crop School is designed to explore the art and science of growing and marketing specialty crops.

This year's school will feature many ideas for specialty crop growers to be successful in their ventures. We will feature growing in high tunnels to gain earliness in the spring, and to extend the season in the fall.

The talks will be given by leading experts in the field. Also, an update will be given on asparagus and seedless table grape research.

The school will be held in the auditorium of the Person County Extension Center, 304 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC. The cost of the one-day school is $25.00 for the first person of a family or business and includes lunch. The cost will be $15.00 for each additional family member or business associate, which also includes lunch.

Pre-registration is required in order to guarantee a seat.

Please mail to arrive by February 26, 2010. For more information, contact: Carl Cantaluppi, Granville County Extension, P.O. Box 926, Oxford, NC 27565 Phone: 919-603-1350 or FAX: 919-603-0268 carl_cantaluppi@ncsu.edu The Friday, March 5, 2010 program schedule: 8:00-8:50 A.M. Registration 8:50 Welcome & Opening Remarks Derek Day, Person County Extension Director, Roxboro, and Carl Cantaluppi, Extension Area Agent, NC Cooperative Extension Granville and Person Counties 9:00 Design, Construction, and Thermal Performance of High Tunnels, Steve Moore, Center for Environmental Farming Systems, NCSU, Goldsboro 10:00 Visit Exhibitors 10:15 Growing Tomatoes in a High Tunnel, Dr. Lewis Jett, Extension Vegetable Specialist, West Virginia University 11:15 Asparagus and Seedless Table Grape Research Trial Results, Carl Cantaluppi, Extension Area Agent, NC Cooperative Extension Granville and Person Counties 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Growing Specialty Melons in a High Tunnel, Dr. Lewis Jett, Extension Vegetable Specialist, West Virginia University

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HAS THE PERFECT GIFTS...

The Eden Historical Museum Has the perfect gifts for those hard-to-buy-for-people on your list!

• A Tale of Three Cities: Eden’s Heritage • Eden Historical Ornaments (this year’s ornament is the Eden Drive-In) • Eden Collage Prints by Sally Pena • Bateau Mural Prints by Kitty Williams and Jack Stone • "Historic Photographs of Eden" note cards by Tom Barbour • North Carolina’s Role in World War II • Back Issues of The Journal of Rockingham County History and Genealogy • Postcards from Rockingham County (book) • Southern Medley: Live Performances from the 10th Annual Charlie Poole Music Festival (CD) • Genuine Spray Water, Power and Land blotters - circa 1905 • Children’s dinosaur books • Cooperman Company educational products and toys, handcrafted in the U.S.A.: Cup and Ball Toy, Game of Glass Marbles, Arrowheads, Minie balls, Paper Money from Colonial America, Ballpoint Goose Quill Pens, Jaw Harps, Jacob's Ladders, Tabletop Ninepins.

• And more!

The Museum is open on Saturday’s from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.The museum will be closed December 26th. Saturday admission to the museum is $1.00 for adults and children over 12, but there’s never a charge to visit the gift shop! We accept cash and checks only.

The Eden Historical Museum is an initiative of the Eden Preservation Society, a private, not-for profit organization. www.edenpreservation.org Eden Historical Museum 656 Washington Street Eden, NC 27288 edenhistoricalmuseum@yahoo.com

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EDUCATION FOUNDATION Continued from page 1 Area Foundation as well as the Carolina College Advising Corps to increase the number of graduating seniors who go on to college. The College Advisors are recent graduates from the Universtiy of North Carolina who are assigned to variuous high schools througout the state and work with students on not only getting into college, but also getting the necessary financial help to be able to go to college.

Last year there were two Advisors serving Rockingham County’s four high schools. In part, as a result of this program, as well as the fine efforts of our local schools, the graduating seniors of 2009 were awarded $3 million more in college scholarships, as compared to 2008, and increase of 37%.

According the Ed Wilson, Chair of the group, they are working on having 4 advisors, one for each high school in 2010.

Board members at this date include Skip Balsley, Harold Bass, Jim Burnette, Leon Gentry, Sylvia Grogan, Marguerite Holt, Jerry Owens, Nicole Penn, Graham Pervier, Jason Ross, Rodeny Shotwell, Homer Wright and Rob Wyatt. Ed Wilson is Chair, Lee Neigeisky, Vice Chair, Carol Kasten is Treasurer and Dwight Lake, Secretary.

If you are interested in participating in the foundation or have questions contact any of the board members listed.

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HOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden Solid Waste Division will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, Friday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Jan. 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

SOLID WASTE & REFUSE Collection Date Recycling Center Mon. 12-21-09 - Normal Schedule Closed Tues. 12-22-09 - Normal Schedule Open Wed. 12-23-09 - Thurs. & Fri. Sche.

Open Thurs. 12-24-09 - No Collection Open Fri. 12-25-09 - No Collection Closed Mon. 12-28-09 - Normal Schedule Closed Tues. 12-29-09 - Normal Schedule Open Wed. 12-30-09 - Fri. Collection Open Thurs. 12-31-09 - Normal Schedule Open Fri. 1-1-10 - No Collection Closed

The recycling center will be open the normal scheduled hours on Saturday (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (1 to 5 p.m.).

If your collection day falls on an observed holiday, your collection will be Wednesday of that week.

ALL AFTER HOURS CALLS SHOULD BE MADE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 623-9755.

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E vents COMMUNITY EDUCATION HOUSE CALLS CALL IN RADIO SHOW 11:30 a.m., 2nd & 4th Wednesday 1490 WLOE AM • 1420 WMYN AM Hosted by Kerry Faunce, Morehead Hospital marketing director, and Torrey Goard, Community Health Educator 2009 TREE OF LIFE Morehead Memorial Hospital Purchase a lovelight - $5 donation, or starlight - $100 donation, in honor or memory of that special person. A card acknowledging your gift will be sent and their name will be written into the Book of Honor and Memory which is displayed in the hospital’s main lobby throughout the holiday season. Donations are tax deductible, all proceeds will go to benefit Morehead Memorial Hospital. This project is sponsored by the Morehead Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

CHRONIC DISEASE MANGT. CLASSES ARE NOW HELD AT MOREHEAD HOSPITAL DIABETES EDUCATION CLASSROOM Please call 627-0409, 8 am-5pm to register for these classes.

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LOOK GOOD - FEEL BETTER 10 a.m. - noon, Monday, December 21 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center This program helps patients learn to disguise physical side effects they sometimes experience while undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Open to any patient in Rockingham County regardless of where they are receiving treatment.

Registration is required. To register, call 336-623-9713.

HIV/AIDS Meetings Held Monthly.

For more info call 800-924-3193 Teresa Hart ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Wednedays - 8pm - Morehead Hospital Dining Room Tuesdays & Fridays - Rock of Eden Spray Methodist 8-9pm AL-ANON - Fri’s - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous 8pm - Rock of Eden Spray Methodist Wed’s - Morehead Hosp. Dining Room Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm ACOA - Adult Children of Alcoholics 6pm - every Thursday, Morehead Hosp. Downstairs Classroom Call Linda Bledsoe at 280-0496 NA (NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS) 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 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 1 hour meetings, open to all.

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JOB SEEKER CLASSES OFFERED Goodwill Industries of Central NC Community Resource Center of Reidsville. Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes, English as a 2nd Language. Introduction to Computers/Basic Computer & Keyboarding Class, Software for Career Development (HRD) Advanced Computer Class, Money Smart (HRD), Job Search Boot Camp, Resume Development, Free Computer/ Internet, phone and fax access for job search or educational purposes.

WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wednesday evening at 7pm FREE to Public! Door Prizes!

Come taste the most nutritious and delicious beverage you will ever drink. Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden, NC (next to library) 627-4325 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Meetings 2nd Thursday each month at 6:30pm - 8pm, at the Whitcomb Student Center at RCC. The PFC Jerry L. McKinney Detachement is seeking new members and businesses willing to help.

613-3171 or emial tthorne@triad.rr.com AMVETS Newly formed local group. All Veterans and service men and women welcome.

Contact Willard (Woody) Waters at 6351786 or email woodyeee@embarqmail.com for details.

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YOGA CLASSES - Terri Lea, certified Yoga instructor at In Touch. Beginner & Intermediate Welcome - - 118-A Arbor Lane, Eden. 623-9138 to register EDEN - CITY HALL - EDEN ROOM Ongoing Classes Tues’ 8:30-9:45am or CB Hut - Boone Rd., Eden, Weds. 6pm-7:15pm $72 for 6 week session or $15 per class (must have min. number of students, class sizes limited, reg. early) REIDSVILLE Raymond James Fin. Services - Old Wilkerson Funeral Home Ongoing Classes , Monday nights - Limited space 6:00-7:15pm - $72 for 6 week session or $15 per class (must have min. number of students, class sizes limited, reg. early) TANG SOO DO KARATE 623-3971 Classes ages 6 and up held each Tues & Thurs. at the Boone Road Com.Center 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Inst. Chuck Garcia: WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Ruritan Club meets 2nd Tuesday each month at 6:30 at the Agricultural Ext. Bldg. Wentworth. For info contact: Charles Boswell @ 336-342-4346 or Sharon Reynolds @ 336-613-0474 FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month 6:30pm- 8:00pm, DSS Conf. Room.

Jo Wilson 342-1394 “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” Meet every 2nd Thursday of the month at 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg (Madison) Do not have to be a vet to attend.

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E vents GRIEFSHARE & DIVORCE CARE Support groups for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them or needing help healing from pain of separation or divorce. Every Mon. from 6:30- 8:00pm, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Hwy., Eden.

Call 623-1114, 558-5947 or visit www.growingoaks.org

ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS MEAL FREE TO THE PUBLIC December 24, 2009 From 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM At Draper Christian Church 1116 Fieldcrest Rd., Eden, NC 27288 336-635-8932 Free transportation pick up at the Salvation Army

MINORITY BUSINESS ASSOC. EDEN Meets 1st Monday of each month at 6:00pm - Eden Chamber of Commerce buiding, Van Buren Road. Call Butch at 627-7600 for details.

EDEN’S WOMEN’S CLUB 3rd Thurs. of month - 7pm. Call 623-7290 SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP meets at Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry St., Eden. Dinner, child care provided. Door prizes.

Sponsored by the Rock. Co. Partnership for Children, Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center, and Wal-Mart.

FREE. Call Beverly at 342-9676 to register.

STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB Meets at the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday or the month - 7pm Anyone needing information about this new club. Call Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005

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

E NTERTAINMENT AND OTHER S PECIAL E VENTS MUSIC AT THE BARN Tuesdays 7pm the doors open at the Barn, 151 Gant Road, Eden. - Bluegrass music & jam sessions. Free to public.

Dec. 22 - Resisting Tradition Dec. 29 - Open Jam for everyone Headliners are featured from 8pm - 9:15 and then there is jamming until 10pm.

2nd & 4th Saturday, 6pm covered dish MUSIC & DANCE Cascade Community Center 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, VA Every Friday Night 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Cascade Express & Friends Concessions- Available BLOOD DRIVE CALENDAR • Tue. Dec. 22nd at Bethany Fire Department, 6052 N.C. Hwy 65, Reidsville. 3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Mon., Dec. 28th at Good News Baptist Church, 1215 West Academy Stl, Madison. 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Mon., Dec. 28th at Stoneville Vera Holland Center, 203 East Main St.,

PIEDMONT RENTAL CENTER, INC. 609 BRIDGE STREET • EDEN, NC 27288 Small & Large Equipment and Tool Rental SALES • SERVICE • REPAIR

• Wood Splitters • Chain Saws • Heaters • Kerosene Heater Service • Space Heater Rentals • 623-RENT (7368)

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• Tue., Dec. 29th at American Red Cross, 3692 N.C. Hwy 14, Reidsville. 2:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

• Wed., Dec. 30th Bald Hill Missionary Church, 593 Bailey Rd., Madison, 4:008:30pm - Marrow Typing Also WEEKLY TURKEY SHOOT El Bethel Men’s Club- Roberts Road, Eden. Watch for signs. Starting October 2nd Every Friday Night through Dec. 18th FRIENDS OF THE WESTERN ROCKINGHAM CO. PUBLIC LIBRARIES USED BOOKSTORE. Located at 103 2nd. Ave., Mayodan and ope every Friday 10-5 & Sat. 10-2, Beginning Nov. 20th and running through Dec. 19th we will be having a Members 50% 0ff sale.

Yearly memberships may be purchased at the store. Normally prices range from .25$2.00 and members may take 1/2 of this during the sale. Gift certificates for Christmas giving.

THE THRILL OF HOPE CHRISTAMS CANTATA Choir of the First Baptist Church 6PM, Sunday December 20th at 533 Greenwood Street, Eden.

Arranged by Bob Krogstad and under the direction of Penny Sunderland. The public is invited to hear the presentation at STOKESDALE ANGEL TREE: The Good Samaritans recently lit up the Angel Tree to help out 150 families in need. If you'd like to contribute to a family, just go to the Angel Tree at the Stokesdale Fire Department and pick up a needed item from the tree and return it to

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Food Lion has the ability to provide the following specialty products to our customers. The items must be ordered in advance to allow time for delivery to the store. Contact: Chris Richards @ Food Lion 336-623-3294 or Richards.Chris@yahoo.com SPECIAL HOLIDAY ITEMS ROASTER PIGS 40lbs TO 50lbs $1.99lb 70lbs TO 80lbs $1.59lb 100lbs TO 110lbs $1.59lb FRESH HAMS $2.49lb GALLON OYSTERS $79.99 Turkey Dinners, party platters and fruit baskets also available.

Send inquiries to Eden Chamber of Commerce 678 S. Van Buren Road | Eden, NC 27288 (336) 623-3336 | FAX: (336) 623-8800 info@edenchamber.com

STEVE COCHRAN

COCHRAN INSURANCE AGENCY GriefShare & Divorce Care groups meet every Monday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at GROWING OAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH 2270 Harrington Hwy, Eden, NC

149 N. Fieldcrest Rd. Eden, NC 27288

LIFE HOME • CAR BUSINESS

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Someone You Know Is Hurting Tell him or her about Divorce Care, a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced.

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The Good Samaritans collect around 85 boxes of items a month CANDLELIGHT SERVICE OF THE NATIVITY First Church of the Brethren 730 Church St., Eden Thursday, December 24th, 7:15pm As the Nativity Scene is put into place there will be a retelling of the story of the birth of Christ in scripture and song.

Everyone is welcome.

YOUTH NIGHT Kings Highway Christain Church December 19th, 2009 - 5pm - 7pm Al youth in the community are invited for food and fellowship.

CHRISTMAS AND GOSPEL MUSIC Wentworth United Methodist Church invites you to join them in a service of Christmas and Gospel music. They are hosting the group "Jessie Sneed & New Journey" on December 20 at 6:30 pm.

Refreshments served by the church choir following the program. Locally known Eddie Irvin is a member of this group.

JESUS & THE TALKING MURALS Mount Tabor United Meth. Church Madison. Want to know more? Check out our website: www.thetalkingmurals.com.

Don or Noreen: 336-427-5851 336-616-3484 or Mary: 336-643-9518

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Sports Sunday Widescreen TV Monday $1.25 Beer All Day Tuesdays & Wednesdays All Canned Beer $1.50

Wednesday Night 8 Ball Pool Tourney Thursday Night 9 Ball Pool Tourney Thursday Nights Karaoke by Karion

Open 7 days a week. Hours: noon until 2am

SCHOOL JACKETS AVAILABLE Christmas Gift Ideas!

Till Sporting Good Lawson McCollum 144 N. Fieldcrest, Eden, NC 27288 Owner Telephone: 635-6222 Fax. 623-3318

Member of the National Sporting Good Assoc.

Whistle-Jacket Grille 441 Mebane Bridge Road Eden, North Carolina 27288

336-623-5664 Fine Dining : Lounge special daily. Full Service Catering

Friday & Saturday Night Surf & Turf Buffet 4-10 p.m. - $15.95 (Limited Time Only) Featuring : All you can eat Crab Legs, Prime Rib, Shrimp, Oysters, Fish, Salad Bar, Dessert Bar, and much much more...

BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY HERE! We Also Cater!

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Since 1976

We Appreciate Our Armed Forces Past And Present For Our Freedom!

Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am - 10pm Friday 11am - 11pm • Saturday 11am - 10

County Star SPECIAL HISTORIC CALENDAR MAKES GREAT GIFT! The Eden Evening Lion’s Club 2010 Calendar featuring Leaksville is on sale now, just in time for those local history lovers and those who have moved away and would like a little piece of home.

The calendars feature photos with captions of yesteryear in our fair town and almost every day of each month has a special notation as to a historic event in the town.

The calendar also includes 34 additional pages detailing historic events in chronological order, with photos and more from the 1800’s on up.

Don’t miss out on this special item just for our citizens and those who love the area. All proceeds go to the Evening Lion’s Club. This particular calendar is dedicated to Joseph Davis who was a long-time member of the club and recently moved to Tennessee. Without his expertise and talent the calendar projects would never have gotten of the ground.

This calendar, only $10, is a keeper and be bought at Eden’s Own Journal office, 519 S. Van Buren Rd., Suite C, Eden, NC or from any Evening Lions Club member.

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We Perform A/C Repair, Engine And Transmission Repair Shocks / Struts, Brakes, Tune-Ups, Oil Changes, Inspections Hours : Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

CONTACT JOSH SMITH AT : Phone : 336-627-9400 • Fax : 336-627-0400

536 N. Bridge St. Eden, N.C. 27288 www.joshsmithautorepair.com

NOW OPEN Seaside Massage Therapy 336-573-9991 525 South Henry Street • Stoneville, N.C. 27408 Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tinka Spencer NCBTMB #531775-07 LMBT, NC #7889 No more high prices! We believe everyone should be able to take advantage of the wonderful therapeutic and stress relieving benefits of massage therapy. We want to give the gift of health by offering the highest quality massage at extremely affordable rates with a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist. There is no need to continue to pay high prices for a quality massage. At Seaside a 1 hour Swedish massage is always $40, compared to $60 at other locations. We offer gift certificates for the special occasion.

Christmas Special for the month of December, $35 for 1 hour Swedish Massage!! www.seasidemasssagetherapy.embarqspace.com

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from page 5 2:00 Growing Raspberries and Blackberries in a High Tunnel Dr. Reza Rafie, Horticulture Specialist, Virginia State University , and Chris Mullins, Horticulture Specialist, Virginia State University.

The meeting will adjourn at 3:00 p.m.

Meeting Location: The Person County Extension Center is located in the County Office Building on 304 S. Morgan St. in Roxboro.

Make your check payable to: Granville County and mail to: Granville County Extension Center, P.O. Box 926, Oxford, NC 27565 This school is sponsored by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service North Carolina State University and North Carolina A State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran's status. In addition, the two Universities welcome all person without regard to sexual orientation. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.

Persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by contacting Derek Day, County Extension Director, at 336-599-1195 or derek_day@ncsu.edu or FAX-336-598-0272, or in person at the County Extension Office at least 7 days prior to the event.

GRANT HELPS SANS TECHNICAL FIBERS EXPAND FACILITY IN STONEVILLE RALEIGH - Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that SANS Technical Fibers LLC, an international manufacturer of synthetic nylon filament and yarn for the high-performance, military, automotive and other markets, will expand its plant in Rockingham County.

The company will invest more than $2.8 million and create 25 jobs in Stoneville. The announcement was made possible in part by a $60,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.

“North Carolina remains a top choice for successful companies adapting to compete in a global marketplace,” Gov. Perdue said.

“Our exceptional quality of life and skilled workforce continue to attract companies looking for the perfect location to expand and prosper.”

SANS Technical Fibers, headFIBER quartered in Gastonia, is a wholly owned subsidiary of AECI Limited of MANUFACTURER South Africa. AECI has consolidated its fiber-producing operations to the TO BRING $2.8 Stoneville plant, which currently MILLION employs about 100 people.

INVESTMENT, The SANS Stoneville plant will 25 JOBS TO manufacture nylon industrial fibers for sewing thread, knitting and weaving ROCKINGHAM operations in the automotive market COUNTY and for military vests, packs and parachutes. The 25 new jobs will pay an average annual wage of $25,669, not including benefits.

“We are extremely pleased to announce this expansion, which will ensure that we maintain our position as the premier supplier to the global nylon 6.6 sewing thread market. Most of the capacity from this cost-effective expansion will be exported into Europe, South America and Asia,” said Zach Zacharias, president and CEO of SANS Technical Fibers.

The One NC 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.

“During these tough economic times, it’s important to make the right investments to create jobs and grow businesses,” said Rep. Nelson Cole. “We welcome these jobs in Stoneville and look forward to working with the Governor to add more jobs to the area.”

North Carolina continues to have a top-ranked business climate.

Through Gov. Perdue’s JobsNOW initiative, the state will work aggressively to create jobs, train and retrain its workforce, and lay the foundation for a strong and sustainable economic future.

Through use of the One NC Fund, more than 40,000 jobs and $7 billion in investment have been created since 2001. Other project partners include: the N.C. Department of Commerce, Rockingham County, Rockingham County Partnership for Economic & Tourism Development, Town of Stoneville and Duke Energy. For information on job opportunities, contact: hr@sansfibers.com.

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OFFERING FOOD

MARKETING WORKSHOP Submitted by Brenda Sutton

RALEIGH - Food entrepreneurs can learn more about marketing their products or expanding their business through a one-day workshop offered by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

“Food Marketing in the Real World” will take place Tuesday, Jan. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in Room 128 in the Haynes

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DECEMBER 18, 2009 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 9 ❦

‘TREE OF LIFE’ County Star CEREMONY HONORS Investing In Rockingham LIVES LOST IN County’s Quality of Life Continued from page 8 NC TRAFFIC CRASHES Building on the A-B Tech Enka LAST YEAR Campus in Asheville.

The ROCKINGHAM

The workshop will cover a variety of topics, including creating a competitive advantage, understanding the difference between sales and marketing, knowing when to make the move from part-time to professional, marketing to food service and retail, and understanding the financial considerations of expanding a business. In addition, a panel of successful food entrepreneurs will talk about how they built their businesses.

Popular workshops fill up fast, space limited.The workshop costs $30, which covers materials and lunch. The deadline to register is Jan. 4, and space is limited to 40 people.

For a registration form, Go to www.ncagr.gov/markets/agbizmarketing.htm, or call Annette Dunlap, NCDA&CS Marketing Div. at (919) 733-7887.

GOVERNMENTAL CENTER SHOWS SPECIAL ARTWORK Cleda Woollen, 90 of Wentworth is displaying and selling Christmas wreaths, swags, pocketbooks, gourd snowmen with lights and an array of other handmade items at the Rockingham County Governmental Center this holiday season. All proceeds go to Operation Smile.

Mrs. Woollen’s items are shown on the 1st floor.

Mike Fitzgerald of Pelham has scherenschnitte (German for paper cutting) on display and for sale on the 2nd floor.

If anyone is interested in placing their artwork at the Governmental Center, they can contact Tina Massey at tmassey@co.rockingham.nc.us or call 336-342-8101.

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MADD’S CANDLELIGHT VIGIL ALCOHOL-RELATED CRASHES RALEIGH - More than 1,400 people lost their lives in North Carolina traffic crashes in 2008, and this holiday season they will be remembered on a “Tree of Life” to be displayed on the lawn of the State Capitol.

Presented by the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, the “Tree of Life” was lit on Friday, Dec. 4, by Transportation Secretary Gene Conti, GHSP Director David Weinstein, NC MADD Executive Director Craig Lloyd and Paul and Elizabeth Manis of Chapel Hill. Manis’ daughter, Lillian was killed in a crash caused by an impaired driver in July 2008.

The tree is illuminated by 1,453 lights representing the number of people fatally injured last year on North Carolina road-

HONORS VICTIMS OF

ways. While the majority of the lights will be white, 440 of them will be red to remember those killed in alcohol-related crashes.

Victims of impaired drivers will also be honored by MADD during its annual Candlelight Vigil. The “Tree of Life” will remain on display at the State Capitol through Jan. 4, 2010.

Law enforcement officers from across the state conducted stepped up checkpoints and patrols during GHSP’s holiday “Booze It & Lose It” campaign, which continues through Jan. 3, 2010.

For more information about this or other highway safety issues, contact Communications Officer Beth Horner at (919) 733-3083, or visit the GHSP Web site at: www.ncdot.gov/programs/ghsp.

This old photo is from the Francis Photography collection at the Eden Historical Musuem. They are as yet unidentified. If you think you know the location or who is in the photo please contact: edenhistoricalmuseum@yahoo.com.

You can write the museum at 656 Washington St., Eden, NC 27288 or call Julie Hampton Ganis at 336-623-3853.

LIFT CHAIRS ON SALE 10% OFF

Great Idea For A Christmas Gift!

Sale runs from through December 31st, 2009

Special Everyday Low price $599 Lift Chairs No other discounts apply

Eden’s Own... New Years Resolutions To Consider: Raise Your Children To Take Responsibility For Their Own Actions. Not Blame Society, Others, You Or Their Circumstances. They Make Their Own Choices And Should Face The Consequences.

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Long’s Kustoms One Stop Shop Luke Long , Owner Chrome Wheels & Tires Kustom Paint & Airbrushing & Powder Coating Sand Blasting & Welding ATV & Motorcycle parts & service

(336)-623-9278 longskustoms@yahoo.com 621 Boone Rd. Eden, N.C.

MATTRESSES ON SALE NOW! Mention this ad and receive FREE Serta Sheep Plushie with Purchase

TURNER FURNITURE CO. 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

Now Two Locations To Serve You! 111 East Meadow Rd Eden, N.C. 27288

1647 Freeway Drive Reidsville, NC 27320

Phone: 336-627-7952

Phone: 336-634-1094

MAJOR FIRE TAKES HOME & FAMILY On Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 9:08 a.m. a report of a structure fire at 363 Barnes Road between Eden and Stoneville was received. Members of the Leaksville Rural, Shiloh, and Stoneville Fire Departments responded, but when they arrived the structure was already a total loss.

This was the residence of Rockingham County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy, Major Abner Bullins. He, his wife and three children were not at home at the time of the fire, but the family has suffered a total loss of their property.

Sheriff Sam Page said; “this goes to show, a disaster by fire can happen to anyone. Abner has given his career to helping others, and now we need to come together to help him in his time of need.”

Some have already expressed their desire to help in this time of loss. So, an account

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DEPUTY SHERIFF

has been established at Rockingham County locations of STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION. Sheriff Page asks everyone that is able to assist with a monetary donation to the ABNER BULLINS FIRE RELIEF FUND, please contribute. Donations will be accepted at each location as well as the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office located at 1088 NC65 in Wentworth. The Sheriff’s Office is a 24 hour per day location where donations may be made.

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ABNER BULLINS FIRE RELIEF FUND • State Employees Credit Union1601 Freeway Drive Reidsville • State Employees Credit Union located at 302 N Highway St. in Madison, NC • State Employees Credit Union located at 1004 S Van Buren Rd in Eden, NC Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Rockingham County North Carolina Office of the Sheriff, Sam Page Dean Venable, Public Information Contact 336-634-3232 www.rockinghamsheriff.com

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Upcoming classes in the RCC Small Business program are as follows.

Small Business Classes • “How To Start and/or Stay In Your Own Business” This class will begin on January 25, 2010, and end April 10, 2010. The times of the class will be 6:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. and the instructor will be Debi Joyce.

The section number will be 15265 and will only cost you $65.00, the workbook will cost $18.00. The class will be located in the Advanced Technologies Building at RCC in room 105.

This course is a unique program created for individuals interested in starting or expanding their own small business.

Participants in this hands-on course identify and develop necessary business skills, scan the community for small business opportunities, and prepare a business plan that includes a marketing plan and financial projections.

Participants that successfully complete the course will have access to a source of funding for starting or expanding their business. (note: completion of the program and submission of a loan application does not guarantee a loan).

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She was unable to attend school, but attended homecoming in a wheelchair. A home tutor helped her keep up her grades and she began school again after Christmas break. She passed her Junior year.

Summer was difficult and, no swimming with friends, or hanging out at the cruising spots.

She was determined to recover.

At the end of summer the rods were giving her trouble, and had to be replaced.

She continued her senior year and set her mind on college in Charlotte. But the luck didn’t last, her back became very painful in October, she returned home to see her doctors, who discovered that her spine was coming apart. They sent her to Duke for more tests. The major surgery was set for January. Only 18, Robin went to sleep not fully understanding what was to be done during the surgery. She awoke, and through the pain, noticed her right leg was in a full cast. They had had to break her right leg from knee to ankle and remove a bone, then open up her right side and take a rib. They then proceeded to reconstruct her spine, front and back, with the bone taken. Even her right lung collapsed during the ordeal.

The doctors took her parents to the side and told them that another surgery would have to be done in two weeks, or this surgery would be worth nothing.

No one wanted to break the news, so her pastor was called in and gently broke the news to her. She didn’t take it very well, but reality sunk in soon and she had to accept the situation.

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A friend of the family, Lannie Gilley, who was on the resque squad, responded to the scene, and knowing who she was, tried to calm her fears. She wanted to know why she was so cold, he told her it was probably the cold of the night, but she realized it was summer. She knew it was bad, but had no idea what she was going to have to face, for the rest of her life.

Her dad was called and came into the hospital, but didn't‘t tell her mom at that time.

“He didn’t say a word about the accident, but I could see the disappointment in his eyes.” Robin said he nor her mom ever said anything about the accident, how it happened, or what she had done wrong, she suspects they understood that she knew already. No more words were needed.

The doctors told Robin’s father that she probably would not make it. She recalls wanting to go to sleep, but that was forbidden in her condition. By this time there was no feeling from the waist down, but her arm hurt so badly she could hardly breathe.

She was immediately transferred to Moses Cone where her sister, Mickey Carter, came in and was also told she probably wouldn’t make it. She was taken in to emergency surgery for an 8 hour operation which required taking bone from her hip and replacing bone lost in the spine, plus placing 2 Harrington Rods, one up each side of the spine.

Her mom was told two days later of the accident, and left her hospital bed, spending the next month at Robin’s side at Moses Cone.

Another student from Morehead High was at the hospital at the time. Joe Edwards spent hours with her talking and helping when needed. She remembers visits from family, friends and total strangers, and was appreciative when she found out the first football game of the season was dedicated to her.

Still in the body cast from neck to waste, when the time came for her to come home, the doctor wanted to see if she could walk; she took her first three steps and the doctor cried. He wasn’t sure she would live at first, much less be able to move her legs and eventually walk.

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make it. But she did.

Once again she was in a body cast, from March through August, the hottest time of the year, with no relief in sight.

“When they cut the cast off I couldn’t lift my head for four days, I was carried to the car to go home,” she remembers, it took months to build the strength back.

When able to go back to college, she was told her career choices, nursing or early childhood development, would not be in her future due to her limitations. Her major became business and she graduated on time.

Rockingham Community College is where she met Mike Shropshire, who in October 1983 asked her for her hand in marriage.

“He knew what he was getting into,” she says, “he stayed with me as I got my next surgery when the Harrington rods once again were coming through my skin and had to be replaced. He also understood when the doctors told him that children should not be in her future.

All went well for a few years, but as most couples agree, the urge for a child did surface.

They discussed it with her doctors at Duke in depth, but not with the family. “One thing at a time,” was the reasoning.

H e r dad, who had been so supportive during her life, passed away two months before Jordan’s birth. The pregnancy went well except for a mix-up in testing at one point which had them believing that the baby would be born with major birth defects. Once that was cleared up they had a healthy baby boy, Jordan, in July of 1993.

Pressure on her internal organs from the drawing over of the body from the weak back brought about a life saving experimental surgery in 2001. This came at a time when Jordan was only in the 2nd grade, and was told of the possibility that mommy wouldn’t be returning from hospital. The 13 hour surgery involved breaking her spine, removing several inches, stretching leg and back muscles to pull together the area, and yet again, replacement of the Harrington rods. This surgery damaged nerves in her legs, causing constant excruciating pain.

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RALEIGH - Speaker Joe Hackney has appointed Harold A. Bass to a four-year term on the board of trustees for the state’s Clean Water Management Trust Fund.

Bass is vice chair of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. He was first elected in 2004 and previously served as its chairman. He has been active in his community for many years, serving in a variety of roles. He is currently president of the Reidsville Rotary Club and serves on the Rockingham

C o u n t y Education Foundation Board. “ I ’ m looking forward to serving on this board.

Bass It’s another challenge and opportunity to serve the county and the state. I’m extremely honored to be asked,” Bass said.

Bass will replace John Peter Rascoe III of Edenton, who has served on the board since 2005.

“Harold has a strong history

of community service and a thorough knowledge of how this trust fund can work with local governments to clean up our water,” Speaker Hackney said. “I have great faith that his experience will enrich the work of the fund.”

The Clean Water Management Trust Fund makes grants to local governments, state agencies and conservation nonprofits to help finance projects that specifically address water pollution problems. Since its founding in 1996, the fund has awarded nearly $951 million to more than 1,300 projects to protect water quality across North Carolina.

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WENTWORTH - Five Rockingham Community College employees, representing 122 years of combined experience, are retiring effective Jan. 1, 2010.

Professor Ted Currin, RCC’s technologies division dean, has been with the college since 1977. Currin grew up knowing all about society’s criminal element from his father’s work as a law enforceAllen ment and ABC officer. Oddly enough, this knowledge secured Currin’s teaching career at RCC. Currin graduated from Durham Technical Institute and then went to work for Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia where he spent six years designing propulsion components for the USS Nimitz, a Naval supercarrier and one of the largest warships in the world. He can still identify Currin it whenever he sees it. He calls it his boat.

When Appalachian State University announced a new degree - bachelor of technology in industrial arts and technology – Currin decided he wanted one.

“Community colleges were using folks steeped in industrial and training them to teach. I fit that mold. I realized exactly what Durham Tech had done for me and I Ferguson wanted to do that for others so I headed to Appalachian with the idea that when I graduated I would go to work for a community college.”

He stayed to earn a master’s degree in industrial arts focusing on graphic arts, but also studying woodworking. After graduation, Currin worked part-time for VanceGranville Community College and then for RCC as a drafting instructor in the medium Shields security prison in Wentworth, which is how his ease around prisoners helped secure his future. Currin stayed in Rockingham County, married and raised two children.

He rose through the ranks from instructor to division dean.

Currin is proud of his staff and of the things they have accomplished together including making programs more accessible, introducing alternative energy conShively cepts and adding more associate degrees within the division. He is also proud and honored to have helped establish and design the faculty ranking system, now a decade old.

Fishing trips, home improvement projects, expanded gardening, and more banjo playing time are on his list of retirement activities.

One of the instructors in Currin’s division, industrial maintenance system instructor, Irving Allen, is also retiring. Allen has an extensive background in drafting, mechanics, design, and graphics, including a stint in the U.S. Army where his skills were used to prepare visual aids for meetings of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff. While serving in that capacity, Allen became well acquainted with Lyndon Johnson and met many foreign dignitaries.

Prior to joining the RCC faculty in 1989, Allen served as vice president of Southern Plastics Engineering in Greensboro and opened his own business, ICAP, a company in Reidsville that researched, developed and prototyped plastics. Upon retiring, Allen plans to enter more cribbage competitions and continue working with individual clients on design and prototype projects.

An award-winning designer, Robert Shields, is retiring after 22 years as cosmetology instructor. Over 40 of his students became award winners in state competitions. For several reasons, Shields stopped entering students in competitions, choosing instead to give all his attention to the classroom.

“I love sharing my knowledge and watching student’s faces when they understand.”

Prior to coming to RCC and for 16 years after joining its faculty, Shields owned and operated a highly successful styling salon in Graham. After retiring, he plans to spend more time with his sons and grandchildren, take a cruise, and continue singing southern gospel music.

The college is also losing two program coordinators: George Ferguson, Basic Law Enforcement Training coordinator; and Donna Shively, community service coordinator in the communi-

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P l a q u e Company On Sunday December 6th a advised that the name should be gathering of family members, corrected to read “Norman friends, and fellow United Jones”, but Eric insisted that it be Methodist Men were present “Jones Norman”, and the when Jones was presented with Company finally agreed. the Life Membership of the Pastor Hamrick offered an United Methodist Men’s appropriate prayer before making Organization. Those attending the presentation to Jones after were; Jones’ son Lee Norman and wife Jane, their daughter Katherine Gilbert, and friend Mr. George Swinney.

From Leaksville United Methodist Church were; Patrick Hamrick, Pastor, Eric Barker, President LUMM, Bill Groseclose, Mac Robertson, Bob Wilkerson and wife Addie, John Ragan, Bud Stickels, Past President LUMM, and wife Phyllis, and John Grogan, Mayor of Eden.

The meeting began with Bud Jones Norman (First Elected Stickels introducing Jones’ son Mayor of Eden) and John Lee to tell a few stories about his Grogan, Current Mayor of dad and the church that he might Eden.

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Ferguson joined the RCC staff in 1989. By 1992, he had the RCC BLET program up and running with 33 students. It is consistently ranked among the top BLET programs in the state. Prior to RCC, Ferguson served 20 years in the U.S. Army from which he retired as a lieutenant colonel. He saw three tours of Vietnam and served in Alaska as Commander of the Arctic Ranger Company and as Commandant of the Northern Warfare Training Center at Fort Greeley.

While in Vietnam, Ferguson spent a short time as commander of a military police company. But it wasn’t until his eldest son joined the High Point Police Department that Ferguson took a keen interest in law enforcement. The more he learned, the more he liked the field. He is a reserve officer with the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department and spent 11 years on the statewide BLET Coordinating Committee.

Retirement plans include attending his youngest son’s upcoming Wisconsin wedding and generally taking it easy.

Shively is a home economics graduate who never became the interior decorator she set out to be, but who had “the career of my dreams at RCC” because she was able to use her education in a unique way. Shively joined RCC in 1977 as a part-time food service instructor at the medium security prison in Wentworth. She later became a full-time food service instructor on campus, then a job developer for the college’s continuing education department (now the community/workforce education division) before stepping into her current job as community service coordinator.

Her various roles have allowed her to use her degree and to develop skills such as program development. She used this new knowledge to develop the highly successful pharmacy technician program and to help develop the popular Kollege for Kids summer education program (renamed Eaglemania).

After retiring, Shively plans to help her youngest daughter with her newborn and stay active in her church.

Complete stories on these individuals can be read in the RCC News section on the RCC website: www.rockinghamcc.edu.

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Wentworth - Registration for spring semester 2010 at Rockingham Community College will be held on Jan. 4 from noon to 7 p.m. and Jan. 5 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Spring semester classes begin Jan. 7.

Students are encouraged to apply now for financial aid due to the processing time required. The financial aid office is located on the RCC campus in the Whitcomb Student Center.

In addition, students are encouraged to begin the application process now. Admissions office counselors and staff members will be available to help with applications, transcripts, placement test interpretations, student success forms, counseling needs and more.

Enrollment applications are available in the admissions office, located in the Whitcomb Student Center. Applications may also be downloaded from the RCC website at www.rockinghamcc.edu/docs/rcc_app.pdf.

During the January registration period, students will meet with their advisors to enroll in classes. Classes are limited. A list of closed classes is available on the RCC website at www.rockinghamcc.edu. Payment for classes must be made by the payment deadline.

For more information, call 342-4261, Ext. 2333.

AIRPORT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES NEW MANAGER WENTWORTH Rockingham County Airport Authority Chairman, Robert Keys announced today the appointment of Charles E. “Charlie” Spratt as the new manager of Shiloh Airport.

The search has been underway since October to replace former manager, Mike Bragdon, who resigned to pursue a personal business venture.

Spratt is currently on active duty with the US Air Force and will retire later this month after more than twenty years of active duty. While in the Air Force, Spratt was an air traffic controller and spent much of that time at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base near Goldsboro, North Carolina. In addition to his military experience, Spratt has extensive experience in general aviation as an aviation safety counselor and as a member of the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team in central Georgia. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with concentrations in airport management and aviation safety.

When announcing Spratt’s appointment, Keys said, “We are

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In addition to his professional experiences, Spratt is a private pilot and has experience in promoting aviation to various communities. In anticipation of beginning his new position, Spratt stated, “I’m extremely excited to join the great team at the Rockingham County Airport, and I am honored to be a part of the airport’s continued growth. I look forward to making this the best airport in the state of North Carolina and serving those in and around Rockingham County.”

Spratt and his wife Anna, an elementary school teacher, will move to the area soon. Spratt will assume his duties January 4, 2010.

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REIDSVILLE -There were 25 WWII members including their guests present. There was a total of 53 including WWII members and non WWII members present as they listened to a highly decorated US. Navy veteran, George Craig speak.

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Immediately after the attack a bus took them back to Pearl and his job was to help recover as many of the some 2600 american personnel as possible that were killed.

Later he participated in the recovery of the sailors on the ships as they were raised from the depths. He then went on to be active on several islands of the Pacific, was wounded several times and ultimately the submarine chaser he served on was shot out from under him. He was severly wounded and spent about 13 months in the hospital. Refusing to be discharged he continued serving in a land-based airplane unit.

Listening to him reminded those listening of all of the sacrifices that so many have made to keep this a free country.

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The award ceremony took place during NCFB’s 74th Annual Meeting, Dec. 6-8, at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center, Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons.

“A chief goal of our organization is to promote the safety of farm and rural families,” said Larry Wooten, president of NCFB. “Helping families increase safety and reduce accidents is essential to protecting the future of agriculture in North Carolina.”

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OPERATION SLOW DOWN / NO NEED 2 SPEED NETS 31,760 SPEEDING VIOLATIONS & 83,118 TRAFFIC

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Have you been having a difficult time thinking of a Christmas gift for your loved one or even a friend? Barbour Studio and Gallery has an assortment of photographs available of local scenes from Eden as well as European landscapes from Portugal, Germany, France and Italy. They are all packaged and signed by photographer Thomas Barbour.

What a perfect and very personal gift to give to someone special to you. Please stop by Barbour Studio and Gallery located at 714 Washington Street in the Historic Downtown Leaksville area. Gift certificates are available for portraits and prints. So stop by and see Tom for some great gift ideas and in doing so you will be supporting one of Rockingham County's very talented artists.

JUDITH WARREN BOUTIQUE AND BRIDAL Judith Warren will be featuring a bridal trunk show of new spring gowns by Nikki thru December.

These informal bridals are priced from $250. A must see collection if you are planning a destination wedding. New bridesmaid samples are in and they are available in 55 colors. Prom keeps are arriving daily! So, much to see at Judith Boutique and Bridal, visit their 640 Washington Street location today!

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RALEIGH - The Governor’s Highway Safety Program announced today that state and local law enforcement officers cited 31,760 motorists for speeding during the Operation Slow Down/No Need 2 Speed campaign, which ran Nov. 16-29. A total of 83,118 traffic and criminal citations were issued statewide.

“Speeding is the leading cause of crashes,” said David Weinstein, director of GHSP. “These campaigns help make our highways safer and aim to remind motorists to obey the speed limit.”

Officers also issued 4,904 safety belt and 873 child passenger

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This is a great time to do last minute shopping! Go see Angel at her 655 Washington Street location.

POPEYE’S CHICKEN This newest Eden restaurant is located in the Great Stops service station at the corner of Arbor Lane and Hwy 14. They sell Cajun items, such as Louisiana tenders, nuggets. Bonafide chicken, chicken bowls, chicken sandwiches, red beans and rice, Cajun battered fries, Cajun rice, cole slaw, and biscuits. Learn more about Popeye’s at www.popeyes.com

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safety violations and 1,430 drug charges. In addition, they apprehended 615 fugitives from justice and recovered 98 stolen vehicles.

For county-by-county citation totals or more information about No Need 2 Speed, visit the Governor's Highway Safety Program Web site at www.ncdot.gov/programs/ghsp.

For more information about Operation Slow Down 2009, visit the N.C. Department of Crime Control and Public Safety’s Web site at nccrimecontrol.org/shp.

LThe OOSE LEAF COLLECTION City of Eden’s Leaf collection schedule is a s follows excepting parts of the Central Area (Stadium Dr. towards Kings Highway), Highland Drive and Dameron Street. These areas are targeted for collection on Wednesdays.

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Monday Collections Picked up on Tuesday Tuesday Collections Picked up on Monday Wednesday Collections Will remain the same (except as noted) Thursday Collections Picked up on Friday Friday Collections Picked up on Thursday Those who live in the newly annexed areas will receive their Trash pickup and leaf collection on the same day - Friday.

Residents ARE NOT required to bag leaves and yard waste.

Leaves should be at curbside by 7:00 am on your collection day.

Leaves for collection should not be placed in the traveled portion of the roadway where traffic would be impeded. Place leaves at a location away from any objects such as parked cars, low hanging tree limbs, catch basins, or drainpipes. It is important that leaves are not placed in actual ditchlines due to potential flooding caused by such a practice.

Sticks, rock, brick, or any foreign type objects should be kept out of the leaves for pick up as these type objects delay the collection process and can cause severe damage to the collection equipment.

Residents are encouraged to retain leaves on their property and compost where possible by implementing a “backyard composting project.” Residents wanting leaves for gardening purposes should contact the City of Eden’s Street Division for information on signing up for deliver of leaves by the truck load.

For additional information regarding leaf collection services, contact Darren Gatewood, Supt. Street Division at 627-7783 or the Department of Environmental Services at City Hall 623-2110 ext. 4.

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It happens to all businesses. There are some people who write worthless checks, whether on purpose or not, and you have to pay for it.

The Worthless Check Restitution Program is still here to help. The program is provided by the district attorney’s office and can help at no cost to the merchants!

The program reduces the number of worthless check cases requiring court time, reduces the number of worthless check warrants that must be issued and served and allows the check writer to make restitution without acquiring a criminal record.

If you are interested in benefiting from the Worthless Check Program, or if you would like additional information about collecting on bad checks, please let them know by calling Gail Willis, Program Director at P.O. Box 35, Wentworth, NC 27375 or call (336) 3428774.

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They offer clothing and bargain prices, new and used, great sales, special discounts with a shopping card and a great environment in which to shop. Value Cards are a special feature of the stores. Buy one for only $10 donation to the cause and you will receive 10% off every purchase (even on top of sales prices!) for the year at all of the stores (Reidsville, Eden, Madison). There are also gift certificates available. For more info call 627-5003.

With donations at the top of their want list, The New Beginnings, Too shop in Eden is asking for your help. Although all clothing is welcome, they are in need of boys and young men’s clothing, and cleaning supplies so that this cost won’t come out of money to help the Freedom House especially.

Estate letter are written for donation from estates.

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Craft’s Education Corner Nona Craft, Educator, Leaksville Spray Elementary

Miracles. What is a miracle these days anyway? What with technology and modern medicine, we just don’t see many anymore. I saw a movie once where the main character went back in time and kept the fearful, curious people from slaying him by flicking a lighter and turning on his cd player. Those primitive folks were amazed at what we would not give a second thought. It was a mysterious phenomenon, a miracle to them, but would be “ho hum” to us. “Ho hum“ and yawn.

Wait a minute, maybe we have it all wrong. Perhaps what we have relegated to “ho hum” is really fantastic. Perhaps we have been fighting off the bad guys with miracles that only they are respecting . I read a poem in a dentist’s office that read “Our teeth are worth the money spent, But we don’t know it ‘til they’re went.” The grammar is wrong but the message is right. We often do not appreciate our blessings until well after we no longer have them. We overlook what we should celebrate and consider our miracles as mundane. I think there are miracles all around that are going unnoticed. In the midst of many being jobless, terrorism

at home and abroad, violence on every hand and greed and mayhem seen and unseen, there is still hope, still joy and laughter, still creative genius and resourcefulness, charitable acts and love.

If that isn’t a miracle then I don’t know what is. Despite being overweight and over 50 I found love when many would have told me to give up and wait to retire, travel. I’d do a cartwheel if I had the right shoes on because I celebrated my second anniversary this year. Miracle! For many who have conditions that just three years ago would have been untreatable or fatal, who are thriving and looking to a bright future because of scientific breakthroughs…miracle. The act of getting along and respecting one another, despite disagreeing…miracle! To the person who is trying to learn something and suddenly it is clear…miracle! I am telling you friends, we are missing our miracles on a daily basis simply because we fail to see them, not because they aren’t there. I think we have tons to celebrate if we determine to do so.

Just changing your mindset may be just the miracle you’ve been waiting for.

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tomorrow. We all have places to be, deadlines, responsibilities, and goals to achieve. Can we really expect our children to learn patience when we constantly rush them along? “Hurry up and brush Rorrer your teeth,” “Hurry up and get dressed,” “Hurry up and get in My daughter loves her the car,” and on and on this goes, Barbies. She can get lost in her too.

Psalm 46:10 tells us, “Be world of pink doll houses and still and know that I am God.”In purple convertibles for hours. that stillness, those She talks out moments when we loud, making her dolls carry on HAVING PATIENCE really stop and listen to God, we are full conversaMEANS most likely to hear tions with one what He may be another. I love to TAKING ACTION, telling us, which listen to her and I DOING OUR PART, sometimes may sometimes gigbe: “Be patient!”

OUR JOB, gle at what I We often commuhear.

But I OUR TASK, nicate our wants stopped in my OUR and desires to tracks when I heard, “Ken will RESPONSIBILITY. God, but rarely stop to hear what be here in a He has to say. Yet, minute!

He having patience called and said doesn’t mean sitting idly by, ‘BE PATIENT!’” waiting for an answer to fall from There was no need to wonthe sky.

It’s not waiting for someder where she heard those words thing to be handed to you or waitbecause she only hears them ten ing for the right thing to “just times a day from my own mouth. happen.”

Instead, having “We’ll be there in a minute. Be Patient!” “Supper will be ready patience means taking action, soon. Be Patient!” and on and on doing our part, our job, our task, it goes. I know I’m not the only our responsibility. It’s doing all parent who says these words on a we are capable of, even under daily basis, yet how often do we pressure or when the odds are as adults fail to be patient our- against us, and trusting in God to selves? I’m just as guilty as the handle the rest.

Back in the year 1377, next person. I can’t wait to “hurry author William Langland was the up and graduate,” can’t wait for first to say that “patience is a the weekends, and even in the virtue,” but I say that it’s still one middle of a good run, I can’t wait hard concept even for adults to for an ice cold tea and a hot grasp.

I don’t claim to be an shower so I can get on with the expert on patience (nor the Bible things I have to do that day. But if for that matter) but I know that we aren’t patient with the little every day I am learning more things in life, how will we ever about the value of both.

So the conquer and overcome the big next time I plead for patience things?

We live in a world that from my child, I’ll try to rememexpects everything yesterday. ber she really is listening. And Most of the time, we fail to focus I’ll remind myself to pause and on today for worrying about do the same.

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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from page 15 children in both rural and urban families. In addition to participating in Agricultural Safety Awareness Week, during which it promoted tractor, farm equipment and highway safety, the Rockingham County Farm Bureau sponsored a Countywide Tractor Safety Day with lessons on fire extinguisher use, lawnmower safety and large equipment safety, and a Progressive Farmer Kids Farm Safety Day for students and adults. They also promoted food safety awareness at a local farmers market.

RESCUE AIRCRAFT DONATED TO PIEDMONT TRIAD AIRPORT AUTHORITY WENTWORTH - Piedmont Triad Airport Authority in Guilford County recently donated an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting unit to the Rockingham County Airport Authority. Dr. Robert Keys, president of Rockingham Community College and chair of the Rockingham County Airport Authority, was on hand for the transfer at Piedmont Triad International Airport.

The fire fighting unit, dubbed “Smoky One” has a “pump and roll” capacity which allows firefighters to start spraying a powerful chemical extinguishing agent as soon as they arrive on the scene and, if necessary, while the unit is in motion.

“Smoky One” was taken out of service at PTI when that airport obtained another, larger unit.

“The need for a vehicle with this capability was recognized years ago by the airport authority and by local fire personnel,” said Keys. “We are deeply appreciative that PTI has donated that unit to us from their fleet.”

Due to Shiloh Airport’s size, however, the FAA has never required an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting unit to be on the premises. Further, FAA grants are not available for the airport to purchase one.

Local airport authorities and Shiloh firefighters, however, were concerned about airport safety.

“When the airport was built, most of the aircraft using it were of the four to six passenger variety,” said Rockingham County Fire Marshall, Robert Cardwell. “With the longer runways (5,200 feet), we are seeing more executive aircraft which have fuel capacities up to 8,000 gallons.

That,” he explained, “is equivalent to a tractor trailer of fuel.”

Cardwell said the newly donated truck, which will be housed at the Shiloh Fire Department, will give the airport a higher level of protection. Keys noted the truck will also be used at the college for instructional training.

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DECEMBER 18, 2009 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 19 ❦ Think Again...

Continued from page 11 Robin has been through numerous surgeries, therapy, and pain management work, lung collapses.

As if this wasn’t enough, the use of a treatment medication over a long period caused her stomach to rupture some four years ago. She was at a low spot in her determination to keep fighting. He will was weak.

Although there were times during this bout that she prayed to die, her family, friends, doctors and pastor got her through the tough time.

She now wears a back brace, leg brace and walks with a cane due to balance problems. She was 5 foot 8 inches tall, she is now 5 foot 3.5 inches tall.

All this comes from one simple night of indiscretion, when ‘teens will be teens’. She said she was the normal teenager,

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and loved horseback riding, skating, water skiing and more.

“One night can ruin your whole life,” she says, “God has been good to me though, I can walk, if found Mike, had a child, and took care of my family during their sicknesses.”

The Shropshires have been involved in the schools for years and even developed a video which tries to bring understanding to the students about the dangers of drinking and driving.

In addition to her parents torture, the effect of this accident on the rest of the family was more than some could take with grace. Robin’s brother June Eastridge, usually a quiet boy, took the news especially hard. He was livid at the man who had bought the alcohol for the underage girls. Everyone accepted that the girls shouldn’t have asked

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someone to do something like that, but he was the adult in the situation, and should have known better. Even her son has to suffer the effects of the accident that took place years before he was born. Robin notes, “Alcohol and driving changes friendships, families, even the way people look at you.”

What the future holds for Robin no one can be sure. She is still looking at more surgeries, she has been told that the rods can’t be taken out again and will eventually proturde through her skin, so now pain management and a future in a wheelchair are almost inevitable.

But there is one more thing she worries daily... the possibility of another teen not learning from her mistakes. She hopes that others would understand that drinking and driving don’t mix.

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Register of Deeds Rebecca Cipriani and Husband Jack Join 350 Attendees at First Christmas

President Obama gave brief remarks to the crowd. He said that it was important to both him and the First Lady to invite those who helped his presidential campaign to their first White House Christmas party. The menu included prime rib, turkey with stuffing and crab legs, along with a selection of fresh vegetables and baby potatoes.

“Beyond the personal honor, I think our attendance also shows the political importance of North Carolina,” said Jack Cipriani.

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“It was both an honor and the thrill of a lifetime to attend a White House Christmas party,” said Rebecca Cipriani. “It brings a whole new perspective to be in the White House for an official event rather than on a tour. The Obamas were wonderful hosts who spread holiday cheer in abundance.”

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PRICE ROAD AUTHOR, ELAINE JONES

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Diary of Elaine Jones Southern Visit In December Elaine Jones is the Author of Price Road, and recently made her southern tour for the book with her friend Charlene along.

On her first day back in Rockingham County Jones had an on air interview on WLOE with Mike Moore, then it was slightly north again. Read on...

Friday: The Girl’s Night Out Wine Tasting and Book-signing event was held at a winery near Charlottesville, VA, and hosted

by Cynthia Laurencin and Mavis Waller. I meet some awesome ladies: beautiful, intellectual, wise, and gifted. I thank all of you fantastic ladies who took the time out of your busy schedules to join me in a conversation about my novel, ‘Price Road.’ I must admit that the wine tasting was a great addition to the evening.

This was my first visit to the area, and I hope to get the chance to return… Thanks Cynthia and Mavis!

Saturday: I took Charlene on a tour of

the actual Price Road, and showed her places I remembered from my childhood: Black Bottom, Spring (field) church, and the house where my grandparents lived. We visited and talked to people that I remembered who still lived there, and together we recalled the years of long ago...

That afternoon the Eden, NC Public Library hosted a conversation/ book-signing. It could have been billed as ‘The Author of “Price Road” Meets the Residents of Price Road.’ People such as Mary and Tommy Martin, and Sam and Doris Dalton shared their first hand recollections of the times. I valued the fact that they respected and appreciated my rendition about their homeplace, and the exchange of information was dynamic.

We were blessed at both events because everyone in attendance received special brown bagged natural treats created by Karole Barkley, founder of Pat Edward LLC/ Sweet Harlem Pop of NY - a living example of the Zara character in the novel. The

custom designed labels read, “Enjoy with the novel," Price Road" by Elaine T. Jones.”

Thanks Karole!

Then, to Greensboro for a business meeting with James, the CEO of James Patterson Partners Inc. He contributed ideas for more exposure of the novel…

Thanks Les and James!

The funeral of my cousin, Wilbur Hayes of Greensboro, was earlier in the week. So, my next stop was to visit with Wilbur’s wife and children; I was sorry I had not been able to get there for his funeral. Wilbur was a big help to me while I was writing “Price Road.” In his last years, mostly by phone, he helped me recall, remember, and confirm events, people, and places of our childhood. Wilbur was five years older than I with a good memory even through his illness. His influence is interwoven throughout the events and places portrayed in “Price Road,” Those conversations we shared have also influenced my next novel, “Aunt Donsy’s Trunk,” to be published next year.

Sunday: I have one living aunt, Aunt Louise, who is almost 90yrs old.

She still lives in Reidsville, NC – where I was born. Charlene and I went to church with her before we got back on the road to Richmond. Thanks to the inventor of the navigation system, we made the trip without a wrong turn. We were back in Richmond, VA in time for dinner.

I came back to Philly on Monday. It was raining when I left Philly on Friday morning, and it was raining when I returned on Monday evening; however, there was nothing but sunshine during our Virginia / North Carolina trip… Thank you God! May the Spirit of the Season bring blessings to your and yours…

Elaine T. Jones

Letter to the Editor

rules precaution should not be taught and enforced. But the right of citizens to bear arms is just one more guarantee against arbitrary government, one more safeguard against a tyranny which now appears remote in America, but which historically has proved to be always possible.” He recognized that under no circumstances should the right to have arms be taken away from the American people. He even suggested the possibility (although he hoped it would never come) those guns might be needed to protect us against our own government. Yet today, those ignorant of history elected to Congress by those equally ignorant are seeking to deprive us of the right to bear arms as well as all our other rights except to pay taxes and beg the government for handout.

Where has the strength and

independence of our people gone? When were we robbed of free speech by political correctness? When did we lose the will to fight to retain our rights? Have we lost the national will to truly fight for anything? How come we stand mute while surrounded by tax cheats, communists, socialists, perverts, and terrorists deliberately destroys this nation?

Why rip our government and country to shreds, insult our friends, befriend our enemies and plunge ourselves into debts the like of which the world has never seen and from which we are not likely to recover? It is said that President Reagan’s strategy against Russia was to bankrupt them. Some years before the birth of Christ, Cicero, a Roman statesman is credited with having said: “ The budget should be balanced, the treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistant to foreign lands should curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt.” Why can’t we realize that bankruptcy can destroy us just as bullets can?

When did patriotism become a joke? When did we decide that we must kowtow to the rest of the world or the “international community” as some like to call it?

When did we start spitting on our military returning from war?

When did we start electing to office people, even minor officials such as county commissioners, who refuse to communicate with us, refuse to listen to us, refuse to respond to our requests?

When did we first accept a State government that has made us one of the highest taxed states in the country. We now have a congressman in prison, a former speaker of the house in prison, one or two members of the legislature who are either in prison or on the way, a secretary of Agriculture just released from the penitentiary, a senate majority leader who has been deeply involved in the various activates of a governor and wife possibly headed for prison? Are we satisfied with this? When did it become “unamerican” to object to the excesses of our governments? How can we accept a federal government many members of which constantly give aid and comfort to our enemies? Why is that not treason?

These are not all the questions we should be asking ourselves, but they should start the thinking.

An organization known as “WILL OF THE PEOPLE” has been established in this county.

Meet Us At The Bridge!

At the beginning of the American Revolution, a British force advanced upon the town of Lexington, Massachusetts. Upon reaching a certain bridge at Lexington they were confronted

by Americans and, as the poem goes, “There the embattled farmers stood and fired the shot heard round the world”. Fortunately, those farmers had not been disarmed of there may never have been a United States.

Hubert Humphrey was known in his time as a super liberal. However, in a speech he said: “Certainly one of the chief guarantees of freedom under any government, no matter how popular and respected, is the right of the citizens to keep and bear arms. This is not to say that firearms should not be very carefully used and that definite safety

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STOCKINGS

REIDSVILLE RECEIVES NC MAIN STREET AWARDS REIDSVILLE - Each year the North Carolina Main Street Program accepts nominations for outstanding downtown revitalization projects and awards the very best in the state.

Among the 53 Main Street communities there were 84 nominations. According to Liz Parham, Director of the NC Main Street Center, this was an extraordinary number, making this year’s awards perhaps more competitive than ever before.

The Reidsville Downtown Corporation is proud to announce that the City of Reidsville has won not one but two of these prestigious awards.

Market Square was the winning entry in the category of Best Outdoor Space Improvement and Mr. Kones Ice Cream was the winning entry for Best Adaptive Reuse Project.

“These awards celebrate the best in downtown revitalization and are very competitive. We are extremely honored that the efforts of the city council, et al, are being recognized, not only regionally, but now statewide,” said Tammy Spencer, Reidsville’s Main Street manager.

All of the award winning projects will be recognized at the state’s Annual Main Street Conference Awards Banquet that will be held in New Bern, NC, January 28, 2010.

They are equally concerned about the destruction of our county, state and nation. It is a nonpartisan group which welcomes Democrats, Republicans and Independents. We don’t care what the little letter is by your names as long as you care for our country. We know we may not beat our enemies, but we are going to scratch them!

If you want to “MEET US AT THE BRIDGE”, call me and join us today at 336-623-8437.

Very Truly Yours, Thomas S. Harrington, Chairman WILL OF THE PEOPLE 708 Washington St. Eden, N.C. 27288. edited for space

ARE HUNG BY THE CHIMNEY. AND ON THE TREE EDEN – Stockings are hung by the chimney in hopes of their being filled with nuts, fruits, and candy. They are also hung on the Rockingham County Literacy Project’s Stockings of Literacy tree in hopes of their helping someone to read, write, do basic math, gain job skills, receive a GED certificate, or learn English.

By sponsoring a Christmas tree stocking, you can honor or memorialize special friends or family members. The stockings are hung on the Christmas tree located in the window of the RCLP office, 705-A Washington Street, Eden.

“Your donations of $6 per stocking allow the Literacy Project to purchase books, software, and

..

other materials, which are greatly needed,” says Jean Light Kinyon, Executive Director. “Volunteer tutors use these materials to work with local adults and help them reach their educational goals.”

The person honored, or a family member of the person memorialized, will receive a card notifying them that a gift has been donated in his/her name. Each gift is represented by a small red and white stocking with the honored or memorialized person’s name printed on the top.

To donate a gift, please contact Jean Light Kinyon at 627-0007, or visit www.rcliteracyproject.org. You are invited to view the Stockings of Literacy tree between now and December 23

DECEMBER 18, 2009 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 21 ❦

Wish List COURT DECISIONS for local non-profit organizations

WILSON & HALE EXCHANGE VOWS Jennifer Brooke Wilson and Steven Alford Hale II exchanged sacred wedding vows during a celebration and blessing of marriage at half after 5 o’clock on the evening of September 5, 2009, at Grace United Methodist Church in Wilmington , N.C. the Rev. Ecwood C. Lancaster was the officiating minister.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lee Wilson Jr. of Wilmington. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Lois Munford and the late George Billy Munford of Raleigh, as well as the late Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lee Wilson of Durham.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Alfred Hale of Eden. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Hale of Eden, and Mrs. Evelyn Kelly Walker and the late Bernard Ray Walker of Reidsville. His godparents are Mr. and Mrs. Hal Kent Robertson of Eden.

Jennifer was escorted to the altar by her father and presented in marriage by her parents. The bride’s sister, Valerie Rose Wilson of Wilmington , served as her maid of honor.

The bridesmaids were Erin Scott Trask of Wilmington, Emily Reed Ackley of WinstonSalem, Megan Rebecca Barrett of Wichita, Kan., Brigitte Collins McDonald of Wilmington, Amanda Jo Soer of Raleigh, Kristen Michele Plackemeier of Charlotte, and Sarah Catherine Thomas of Winston-Salem.

The groom’s father served as his best man. The groomsmen were Grant Douglas Achilles of Lynchburg, Va., Justin Erwick Roberts of Chapel Hill, David Rivers Hanson of Salisbury, Md., David Christopher Wells Jr., of Roanoke, Va., Jason Marc Pratt of Chattanooga, Tenn., Brian Thomas Bach of Winston-Salem,

and Louis Chrles Frazier of Clearwater,Fla. Scripture readers were Mrs. Andrea Renee Gregory, friend of the bride and Mrs. Stephanie Hale Dillion sister of the groom.

Mr. Gregory Gore was the organist and guests were greeted by friend of the bride, Ms. Catherine Tyndall Newell and cousins of the groom, Miss Virginia Connolly Walker and Miss Katherine Bryan Walker both of Morehead City, NC. Following the ceremony, a dinner reception was held at the Bellamy Mansion. On Friday evening, the grooms’ parents hosted a sunset cruise and rehearsal dinner aboard the Henrietta III. The bride is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree in biochemistry and is currently attending the Brody School of Medicine. She will graduate in May 2010 with a degree in medicine with plans to attend a surgical residency program. The groom graduated from Wake Forest University with a degree in economics ,psychology and Hebrew. He is associate director for Babson Capital Management LLC in Charlotte,NC. Following their honeymoon in Bora Bora, Tahiti, Steve and Jennifer will make their home in Charlotte, NC.

Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center - 424 W. Kings Hwy Eden, NC - 336-623-5540 Wish list: Diapers sizes 2-3-4 • Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County (formerly Council on Aging) is seeking donations for our Friendship Adult Day Center. Items below in any quantity would be greatly appreciated and help in providing meaningful activities for center attendees.

Wish List Items For The Rockingham Friendship Center Craft Items Construction Paper Word Search Books Colored Pencils Poster Board Popsicle Sticks Safety Scissors Acrylic Paint Glue Sticks Craft Kits Markers Bingo Prizes: (can all be purchased at the Dollar Store) Bags of Individually wrapped candy (M&M’s, Kit Kat) Canned Drinks (diet and regular) Deodorant (men’s & women’s) Lip gloss/Chap stick Pocket Size Tissues Tooth Brushes Picture Frames Shaving Cream Mouthwash Bars of Soap Body Wash Toothpaste Nail Polish Body Spray Figurines Stationary Jewelry Candles Lotion Shampoo Donations are accepted at Aging, Disability & Transit Services office located at 105 Lawsonville Ave. Reidsville.

For more information, call 336-349-2343 and ask for Patsy or Lee.

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REIDSVILLE WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO FELONY ASSAULT

Wentworth - Leyona Mantae Haynes of Reidsville pled guilty as charged to Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury on November 30, 2009. The 19 year old was sentenced to 48-67 months in prison by Superior Court Judge Ed Wilson. The Defendant had no prior record for felony sentencing purposes.

On April 21, 2009, officers with the Reidsville Police Department responded to a call on Harrison Street regarding a gunshot victim lying in the parking lot of a convenience store. The victim told police that Leyona Haynes shot him at close range and had fled the scene.

The victim was treated at Moses Cone Hospital and later released.

In addition to the prison sentence, Haynes was ordered to pay $30,000.00 in restitution.

EDEN MAN RECEIVES UP TO 19 YEARS FOR ROBBERY, ASSAULT Wentworth - A jury convicted Sherman Reza Parker, 21, of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill, and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. Parker was sentenced as an Habitual Felon to 15-19 years in the North Carolina Department of Corrections by Judge Ed Wilson.

On January 3, 2009, Parker and two other men approached Jamie Rieson in the vicinity of Park Road in Eden. Rieson was robbed at gun point and then the defendant shot at the victim. Parker fled the scene briefly in a truck, but returned and began shooting at Rieson again.

One of the rounds Parker fired went into the home of an elderly woman on Park Road. Neither Rieson nor the elderly woman was injured by the gunfire.

Parker, of Eden, had prior convictions for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Carrying a Concealed Gun, Resisting a Public Officer, Breaking /Entering, Breaking/Entering a Motor Vehicle (3), Larceny from a the Person, Larceny, Injury to Property, Disorderly Conduct, Possession of Marijuana, and Carrying Concealed Weapon.

Officers and Detectives with the Eden Police Department responded to the scene and were able to apprehend all involved.

MAN ON SCOOTER CONVICTED OF HABITUAL DWI Wentworth - A jury found Arnold Johnson, 48, of Eden, guilty on December 3, 2009, in Rockingham County Superior Court of Habitual Impaired Driving and Possession of Marijuana. Johnson was sentenced to 19-23 months in prison.

On May 16, 2009, North Carolina State Highway Patrol First Sergeant Ray Gibson observed a scooter on North Carolina Highway 14 traveling at 30 m.p.h. and weaving in the passing lane. Gibson stopped the scooter and found Johnson to be the driver. According to Gibson, the defendant smelled of alcohol, had red, glassy eyes and slurred speech.

After the Defendant refused to submit to the Intoximeter, Trooper Mark Rakestraw secured a search warrant to obtain a blood sample from Johnson. Approximately four hours after the stop, the defendant’s blood alcohol level was a .11. The defendant was also found to have marijuana in his possession.

Johnson was on probation for DWI at the time of this incident, and had four other convictions for impaired driving.

RUFFIN MAN FOUND GUILTY OF HABITUAL DWI, FLEEING TO ELUDE WENTWORTH - Wentworth - A jury convicted 39 year old William Brad Allen of Felony Fleeing to Elude Arrest and Habitual Driving While Impaired, December 10, 2009, in Rockingham County Superior Court. Allen was sentenced to 21-26 months in prison by Judge Ed Wilson.

On April 27, 2008, Allen led North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers on a 15 mile, high speed chase from US Highway 158 in Reidsville into Caswell County. Allen drove his car into a ditch during the chase and was apprehended by troopers with the assistance of Caswell County Sheriff’s Deputies. Allen’s driver’s license was suspended and his blood alcohol content was a .11. Allen had 3 prior DWI convictions within the last 10 years.

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For The Fun Of It WISE MEN?

THE RELIGIOUS HORSE

You do know what would have happened if it had been three wise WOMEN instead of men, don't you?

They would have asked for directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole, and brought disposable diapers as gifts!

One day a preacher went out to buy a horse, so he went to the man's house who was selling the horse. The man said this horse has been around a lot of Christians so he doesn't respond to regular commands he only responds to commands "praise the Lord" to go and "amen" to stop.

So the man was riding home and the horse was running towards a cliff then the preacher yells woe! woe! then he remembered just in time and he yells Amen! so the horse stops right at the edge of the cliff. Praise the Lord.

THE PUZZLE A blonde girl decides to do a puzzle so she grabs the puzzle and pours out all the peices and tries to put it together....

After a while of trying she gets frustrated and calls her boyfriend...

Her boyfriend says: Honey whats wrong?

The Blonde says: Im trying to put this puzzle together but I can't do it.

Her boyfriend says: Well look at the picture in the front and tell me what it looks like.

The blonde says: Okay... well the background is blue and there is a tiger on it.

Her boyfriend says: Honey... put the cornflakes back in the box.

LEAVING EARLY A blonde, a brunette, and a redhead all work at the same office for a female boss who always goes home early.

"Hey, girls," says the brunette, "Let's go home early tomorrow. She'll never know."

So the next day, they all leave early right after the boss does. he brunette gets some extra gardening done. The redhead goes to the salon.

The blonde goes home to find her husband cheating with her female boss!

So, the blonde quietly sneaks out of the house.

"That was fun," says the brunette the next day. "We should do it again sometime."

"No way," says the blonde.

"I almost got caught."

GOD WILL SAVE ME There was an old man sitting on his porch watching the rain fall. Pretty soon the water was coming over the porch and into the house.

The old man was still sitting there when a rescue boat came and the people on board said, "You can't stay here you have to come with us."

The old man replied, "No, God will save me." So the boat left. A little while later the water was up to the second floor, and another rescue boat came, and again told the old man he had to come with them.

The old man again replied, "God will save me." So the boat left him again.

An hour later the water was up to the roof and a third rescue boat approached the old man, and tried to get him to come with them.

Again the old man refused to leave stating that, "God will save him." So the boat left him again.

Soon after, the man drowns and goes to heaven, and when he sees God he asks him, "Why didn't you save me?"

God replied, "You dummy!

I sent three boats after you!!"

A VISIT FROM PASTOR

THE

A new pastor was visiting the homes of his parishioners. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door. Therefore, he took out a card and wrote "Revelation 3:20" on the back of it and stuck it in the door.

When the offering was processed the following Sunday, he found that his card had been returned. Added to it was this cryptic message, Genesis 3:10."

Reaching for his Bible to check out the citation, he broke up in gales of laughter.

Revelation 3:20 begins "Behold, I stand at the door and knock." Genesis 3:10 reads, "I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid, for I was naked."

3 FRIENDS 3 friends die in a car accident and they go to an orientation in heaven. They are all asked, "When you are in your casket and friends and family are talking about you, what would you like them to say?

The first guy says,"I would like to hear them say that I was a great doctor of my time, and a great family man."

The second guy says, "I would like to hear that I was a wonderful husband and school teacher which made a huge difference in our children of tomorrow."

The last guy replies, "I would like to hear them say ....

Look, He's Moving!

A REALLY BAD DAY A man was working on his motorcycle on his patio and his wife was in the house in the kitchen. The man was racing the engine on the motorcycle and somehow, the motorcycle slipped into gear. The man, still holding the handlebars, was dragged through a glass patio door and along with the motorcycle dumped onto the floor inside the house.

The wife, hearing the crash, ran into the dining room, and found her husband laying on the floor, cut and bleeding, the motorcycle laying next to him and the patio door shattered.

The wife ran to the phone and summoned an ambulance.

Because they lived on a fairly large hill, the wife went down the several flights of long steps to the street to direct the paramedics to her husband. After the ambulance arrived and transported the husband to the hospital, the wife uprights the motorcycle and pushed it outside.

Seeing that gas had spilled on the floor, the wife obtained some papers towels, blotted up the gasoline, and threw the towels in the toilet.

The husband was treated at the hospital and was released to come home. After arriving home, he looked at the shattered patio door and the damage done to his motorcycle. He became despondent, went into the bathroom, sat on the toilet and smoked a cigarette. After finishing the cigarette, he flipped it between his legs into the toilet bowl while still seated.

The wife, who was in the kitchen, heard a loud explosion and her husband screaming. She ran into the bathroom and found her husband lying on the floor. His trousers had been blown away and he was suffering burns on the buttocks, the back of his legs and his groin.

The wife again ran to the phone and called for an ambulance. The same ambulance crew was dispatched and the wife met them at the street. The paramedics loaded the husband on the stretcher and began carrying him to the street. While they were going down the stairs to the street accompanied by the wife, one of the paramedics asked the wife how the husband had burned himself. She told them and the paramedics started laughing so hard, one of them tipped the stretcher and dumped the husband out. He fell down the remaining steps and broke his arm.

This story redefines what it is to have a bad day.

ARGUMENTS Women always have the last word in an argument. Anything a man adds after that is the beginning of a new argument.

CATS

Women love cats.

Men may say they love cats, but when women are not looking, will men kick cats.

FUTURE

A woman worries about the future -- until she gets a husband.

A man never worries about the future -- until he gets a wife.

DRESSING UP

A woman will dress up when she goes shopping, empties the garbage, answers the phone, waters the plants, gets the mail and reads a book.

A man will dress up for weddings and funerals.

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Y K A N V H N R P C S

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DECEMBER 18, 2009 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 23 ❦ Keep on the right track!

Merry Christmas To All Our Customers!

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WHY MEN ARE HAPPIER • Men can play with toys all their life.

• Men can wear shorts no matter what their legs look like.

• Men have one wallet and one pair of shoes which are good for every season.

• Men can choose whether or not to grow a mustache.

• Men can "do" their fingernails with a pocket knife.

• Men's bellies usually hide their large hips.

• Chocolate is just another snack.

• The whole garage belongs to them.

• Weddings take care of themselves.

• Men's last name never changes.

• Everything on a man's face stays its original color.

• Men only have to shave their faces and necks.

• Men can keep the same hairstyle for years, even decades.

• Men can do their Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on Christmas Eve in 25 minutes.

• For men, wrinkles add character.

• Men can go on a week's vacation and pack only one suitcase.

• Men's new shoes don't cause blisters, or cut or mangle their feet.

• Men don't have to stop and think which way to turn a screw.

• Men have one mood all the time.

• A wedding dress cost $5000. A tuxedo rental - 100 bucks • Men can open all their own jars.

BABIES There were three fathers to be in a hospital waiting room, waiting for their babies to be born.

The first nurse comes out and tells the first father, "Congratulations you're the father of twins!" He says, “Great! I am the manager for the Minnesota Twins.”

The second nurse comes out and tells the second father, "Congratulations you're the father of triplets”! He says, "That's cool!

I work for 3M." The third father opens the window and jumps out.

The third nurse comes out, and asks, “Where's the third father?"

One of the other fathers said, "Oh he jumped out the window.”

The nurse asks, "Why?" He replied, "He works for Seven Up!"

SUNDAY SCHOOL At Sunday school they were teaching how God created everything, including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially intent when they told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam's ribs.

Later in the week his mother noticed him lying down as though he were ill, and said, Johnny what is the matter? Little Johnny responded, "I have a pain in my side. I think I'm going to have a wife."

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A couple had two little boys, ages 8 and 10, who were excessively mischievous. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that, if any mischief occurred in their town, their sons were probably involved.

The boys' mother heard that a clergyman in town had been successful in disciplining children, so she asked if he would speak with her boys. The clergyman agreed, but asked to see them individually.

So the mother sent her 8-year-old first, in the morning, with the older boy to see the clergyman in the afternoon.

The clergyman, a huge man with a booming voice, sat the younger boy down and asked him sternly, "Where is God?” They boy's mouth dropped open, but he made no response, sitting there with his mouth hanging open, wide-eyed. So the clergyman repeated the question in an even sterner tone, "Where is God!!?"

Again the boy made no attempt to answer. So the clergyman raised his voice even more and shook his finger in the boy's face and bellowed, "WHERE IS GOD!?"

The boy screamed and bolted from the room, ran directly home and dove into his closet, slamming the door behind him. When his older brother found him in the closet, he asked, "What happened?"

The youngest brother gasped for breath and replied, "We are in BIG trouble this time dude. God is missing and they think WE did it!"

THE 911 CALL

There was a blonde that lived in a small house on the corner of 4th Avenue.

She had a small shed in her backyard where she kept gardening tools. One day, she thought she saw smoke coming out of the roof of the shed.

In a panic she called 911. They answered and said "This is Joe, is there an emergency?"

The blonde replied "Yes my shed is on fire!!!" Joe said, "Don't panic help in on the way...where do you live?"

The blonde said, "IN A HOUSE, NOW HURRY!!"

Joe calmly responded back, "How are we supposed to get there?"

The blonde answered back, "DUH!!! A BIG RED TRUCK!" Once you're in heaven, do you get stuck wearing the clothes you were buried in for eternity?

• How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?

SAYS

THANK YOU

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Boys & Girls Club says Thank you to our Community The staff and Board of Directors would like to say “Thank You” to those listed below and also those who give to our Annual “It Just Takes One” Campaign, our Annual Golf Tournament and those who continue to support the Boys & Girls Club of Eden. We encourage all to “BE GREAT”.

BE GREAT: Be Bold. Be Spontaneous. Be Brilliant. Be Yourself.Be Giving. Be Fantastic. Be Charitable.

Be Original. Be Clever.Be Independent. Be Smart. Be Connected. Be Honest. Be Reflective.Be Sincere.

Be Inventive. Be Funny. Be Learning. Be True. Be Safe. Be Honorable. Be GREAT. Sport Sponsors Grants and Foundations Coaches and Volunteers Banks Race Engines Reidsville Community Trust Barnes Brothers Boys & Girls Clubs of America Joe’s Pools Karastan/Mohawk BPG Fun Celebration Edna McConnell Clark Burkett & Barham HHS (Health and HumanServices) Circle Drive-in Cliff’s Place Larson Foundation Eden Kiwanis Club MillerCoors Eden Lions Club United Way Eden Moose Lodge Wal-Mart Fraternal Order of Police Wachovia Heat & Air Controllers Mr. Rooter Plumbing NorthStar Realty Pizza Hut Ramsey’s Barber Shop Rockingham Men’s Club Golf Corporate Sponsors Weil-McLain BB&T Women’s Health Center BPG Fun Celebrations Wright Company Home Savings Bank Second Hand Cash Church Street Station New Bridge Bank Karastan/Mohawk Dyer’s Sheet Metal Northstar Realty Family Eye Care Piedmont Foot Center Memorial Donations Sign Shop Kim Norris Morgan Mechanical Mrs. J. Keaton Leonard & Kim Pryor Linda Gilley

Mike Yeatts John Servie Todd Byrd Brian Thompson Lee Dalton Chad Simpson Bruce Nooe Philip Bauman Harold Matthews John Whitten Josh Balough Ryan Billings Scott Harris Justin Berlin Melanie Barham Scott Barham David Tolbert Vickie Tolbert ChristieBaumann Kim Swayne Mark Langel Mark Hall William Hundley David Gelinas Sherry Brooks Derrick Adkins Neville Hall Mike Travis Ruth Hudson Gary Hudson Bryant Bailey Crystal Martin Cecil Stewart James Sedwick Bobby Griffin Jimmy Martin Johnny Carter Kim Norris Jodie Berger Phillip Berger Jr. Brian Sexton Michael Courts Joe Chambers John Dabbs Jason Smart Bryant French Mark Chambers Joel Long Todd Summerlin Eric Tyson Dwayne Woods Jeff Slaughter Doug McMillian Rocky Craig Maci Mosteller Vicky Petty Chris Nelson Davis Family Rocky Petty Ricky Nance Gifts or Services Donated by the Following Businesses and Individuals Adams Electric Eden Police/Fire Departments Rockingham County Barnes Brothers Eden Recreation Department Sheriff’s Department Burger King Kings Highway Produce Rockingham County Builders Mart Scott & Stringfellow Youth Involvement Teeter’s Dairy Mayer Supply Rouse, Rouse, Penn and Rouse Crawford Plumbing Merritt Electric Safe Kids Pinehall Brick O’Reilly Auto Parts Dyer’s Sheet Metal Cooke Vending Mabe Trucking Dyer’s Supply Circle Drive-In Trent Brothers Brewer Dyer New & Record United Methodist Church Jack Dyer Rockingham County Pizza Hut Ted Haapala Consolidated Schools Eden Lawn Mower Heat & Air Controllers Rockingham County Health Department MHS Athletics Dan Harrison MHS Honor Society Keith Mabe/ Mr. Rooter Piedmont Cheerwine First Citizens Bank Steppin Out Shag Club Bob Cotton Stitch in Time/Sign Shop Connie Whitt Marion Steed Eden Daily News Barbour Studios Mike and Patsy Robertson Boone-Reynolds Funeral Home Fair Funeral Home Draper Lumber Food Lion Moorefield Office Supply Eden’s Own Journal Unique Industries Mr. Electric Papa John’s Pizza Sue Abbruzzi

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(We Honor These Prices At Kings Hwy Produce Also. 336-623-8225) December Specials: Tangerines - 5 For $1.00 Oranges - 5 For $1.00 Lee Fruit - 3 For $1.00 3LB Bag Of Apples - $1.99 We Make Fruit & Gift Baskets!We Wish Each & Everyone A Very Merry & Blessed Christmas!

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ROOMS FOR RENT Furnished Bedroom in Lovely home includes private bath, study, use of kitchen and 1/2 garage. Reidsville Area. Female preferred. Must be tidy, no smoking in home, must like pets. Use of washer/dryer available.

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A MESSAGE FROM CLARK’S JEWELRY After 9 years as your local fashion jewelry provider, I find that I must close my jewelry store to devote more time to our paving business. This was a difficult decision to make and I thank everyone for their loyal support and business over the years and am grateful for the folks who have helped with running the store.

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NEW DEAN LEAVES RICHMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR RCC WENTWORTH - J. Richard Garrett, II began his new duties as dean of the community/workforce development division at Rockingham Community College on Dec. 1. Garrett comes to RCC from Richmond Community College in Hamlet, N.C. where he served as vice president for continuing education.

Born in Salisbury, Md., Garrett calls Raleigh home, where he graduated from high school, where his family still lives.

As a product of a North Carolina community college, he is passionate about their impact on individuals’ lives. After earning a GED from Wake Technical Community College, Garret enrolled at NC State University and then Carteret Community College. But without clear goals, he left school and began traveling while working various jobs.

At 23 he enrolled in Western Carolina University. He left with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and a master’s degree in educational administration for two year

colleges with a concentration in international education.

“I realized the future would involve global education,” he said. “Today we need to prepare students for employment in a global market. We need to offer classes with global perspectives.”

In the past, Garrett had worked with exceptional children as a teacher’s assistant. After earning a master’s, he returned to that field but this time as a teacher. He left for a job as instructional night supervisor at Wake Technical Community College, then as a program auditor for the state community college system, and then as vice president for continuing education at Richmond Community College.

“I researched Rockingham County and Rockingham Community College before applying for the dean’s position,” said Garrett. “I fell in love. This is a great place to raise my children (he has two with a third expected in June). I love the col-

“Benefit” Projects In Rockingham County lege, too.

It’s a great campus and the people are fantastic.

Garrett I think this is going to be a great fit.”

Garrett spent his first two weeks meeting with members of his staff and learning about their duties. His goals at present are simply to be a team leader and provide his staff with the resources they need to do their job. Beyond that, he plans to look at programs to ensure they meet the needs of the public and prepare students for today’s job market. He plans to be visible and active in the community and hopes to see continued and even increased agency interaction and involvement with his division.

“I’m excited,” said Garrett.

“I love community colleges.

They helped me get my life on track and find out what I wanted to do. I am very dedicated to their mission.”

NOTES FROM FORREST BRAY Forrest Bray spends his limited time attending all the meetings he can get to in the county, he takes notes, sometimes with editorials as to what he hears at these meetings. We thank him for his time and occasional wit concerning these meetings and wish we could all attend more of them ourselves. Content is strictly editorial.

HUNTING ADVISORY COMMITTEE James Kallam, Chairman, December 1, 2009 – 6:30 PM This was the first meeting of this committee, and I would like to say up front that I was impressed with the business-like manner in which it was held.

Minutes were kept and the meeting was open to the public when called upon. Nine regular members make up this committee, with two alternate members.

The purpose of this committee is to consider issues referred to it by the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners and/or

the county manager. They will also make suggestions for possible regulations and programs locally; they may also consider making suggestions for statewide or local legislative changes to be presented to the state legislature.

In making recommendations, the committee will seek to promote safe and sensible hunting practices and to enhance the enjoyment and economic advantages of outdoor hunting sports in Rockingham County. The committee will take into consideration, and attempt to harmonize in a practical way, the range of competing views and interests among

Rockingham County citizens.

They will also try to balance the various hunting perspectives with landowner interests, wildlife conservation needs, and the public interest.

One of the biggest concerns for this committee seemed to be trying to keep hunters from hunting on land without permission, and on posting rules. The floor was opened to the public for comment.

It was a joy to see this committee handled in this open and business-like way.

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The Rockingham County Humane Society, located on Boone Road in Eden is offering a way to give this holiday season to the animal lover on your list who has everything already.

They are selling Christmas Cards which tell the recipient that a donation has been made in their honor to the Rockingham County Humane Society. These will be available beginning December 7th.

Tara Martin of Eden designed the cards and they will be give for each $5 or more donation at the following locations: Humane Society - Boone Road Tractor Supply - Eden, Dyers, Eden’s Own Journal, Pace Stone, Front Porch, Local Veteranarians For additional information call June Hicks at 336-932-5698.

BENEFIT FOR THOMAS GORDON DUNLAP 10 year old in need of bone marrow. Blood Drive and Bone Marrow Typing done on site. December 30th, 4pm - 8:30pm.

Entertainment and refreshments. Bald Hill Missionary Baptist, 593 Bailey Rd., Madison. For details call 336-548-7065

“SOUPER” SALE FUNDRAISER The John M. Morehead High School Army Junior ROTC Boosters Club would like to invite you to enjoy their soup and help them raise money for the MHS JROTC Cadets field trip to Washington, D.C. on March 26 -28, 2010.

The mission is the sell pre-ordered soup for $7 per quart. There will be several soup/items to choose from, including: Beef Chili, Chicken Chili, Vegetable Beef Soup, Chicken Noodle Soup, Corn Chowder.

Orders can be taken now through the 13th of January and the delicious soup can be picked up on January 11-13 between 3pm 4pm. If necessary the soup can be delivered to you.

To pre-order call 336-627-7731 ext. 196 or 197.

JOYCE FARM FIRE BENEFIT Tanya Joyce is having a little bit less than a Merry Christmas this year. A fire took everything she owned up with it in flames on November 22nd this year. Everything including her beloved dog Jingles.

When she discovered the fire in the morning hours she grabbed Jingles and tried to wake up her boyfriend who was sound asleep.

He was so difficult to wake she set Jingles down to shake him, but when he woke, Jingles was nowhere to be found.

The two got out of the burning farmhouse on Joyce Farm Road in Stoneville, but they realized that Jingles didn’t follow.

The smoke alarm that was installed for her by the Stoneville Fire Department a year earlier saved two lives that morning. The fire marshall deemed the fire undetermined, but she is sure it was old wiring that must have set it off.

Tanya has been under doctors care for Epilepsy, high blood pressure and injuries from an accident which left her with several broken vertebra in her neck other major injuries which put her in a wheelchair at times or walking with a cane at best. She slept in a hospital bed because of the extent of her injuries.

But the wheelchair, hospital bed, medication and much more were lost in the fire. “Everything, even Jingles,” she notes.

For five days after the fire, as the homesite smoldered, she stayed in an empty shack across the street,unable to bring herself to believe that Jingles didn’t make it out, and waited for him to return.

Once she went out to the smoldering remains and poked through, noticing a piece of her purse, she used her cane to retrieve it and found that although most items were ruined, including her reading glasses, the wallet with her drivers license, social security card and medicaid card were somewhat in tact.

“I’d gladly exchange these items for my children’s memorabelia and my Jingles,” she said.

With no income and no where to live, the couple has now moved in temporarily with family, but this situation is only possible for a short period of time. She has attempted to find other living arrangements, but with no income, and not even the $25 for a criminal background check necessary to qualify for an apartment, this avenue doesn’t seem possible at this time either.

There have been no fundraisers as yet but Tanya’s mom is taking donations for the couple. To see how you can help call Pat Frye at 336-427-0326, or mail monetary donations to Pat Frye, Joyce Fire benefit 312 K Fork Road, Madison, NC 27025

❦ PAGE 26 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, DECEMBER 18, 2009

Eden’s Sports Shorts All Sports Pictures and Captions Courtesy of Vernita Lowe

Morehead Panthers J.V. Boys Basketball Team 2009-2010 Front row kneeling left to right: Kersee King, Tony Lowe, Hunter Walker, Dez McDaniel, Michael Smith. Second row: Manager O’Ryan Thompson, Shaquan Malloy, Cameron Durham, D.J. Johnson, Jerry Anderson, Chris Hampton, Alex McDaniel. Third Row: Head Coach Steve Perkins Jr., Devin Neal, Jessie Walker, Evan Dix, Spencer Odell, Stephen Greeson, Assistant Coach Desbee McDaniel.

Morehead Panthers Jessie Walker, Hunter Walker, and Michael Smith, shakes hands with the Rams players after the game. Picture by Vernita Lowe

M OREHEAD

By Vernita Lowe.

F I R S T L O S S O F T H E S EASON

On Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 at the Reidsville Rams home court, the Morehead Panthers J.V. Boys walked away with a loss. Despite the loss, Morehead played quite well and, in fact made one of the games most impressive plays when, Hunter Walker #32 made a basket right at the buzzer to score the Panthers final 3 points.

Additional scores were: Dez Mc Daniel (15 points), D.J. Johnson (11 points), Tony Lowe (10 points), Devin Neal (6 points), Chris Hampton (5 points), Michael Smith (5 points), Spencer Odell (4 points), Stephen Greeson (4 points), Shaquan Malloy (3 points), and Hunter Walker (3points).

J.E. Holmes Mustangs Girls Basketball Team 2009-2010 Front row kneeling left to right: Victoria Carter, Alexis Brewer, Jazmin McDaniel, Nikki Stegall, Justice Fax. Second row: Head Coach Lance Janney, Taylor Casey, Aonya Dillard, Lalah Blackwell, Hunter Ward, Lyric Johnson, Cierra Tucker, Assistant Coach Lenida Simmons. Third row: Miesha Meadows, Kayla Thorton, Courtney Webster, Hanna Kallam.

J.E. Holmes Mustangs Cheerleaders 2009 - 2010 Front row left to right: Coach Mrs. Chrapliwy, Karen Agee, Heather Jachimiak, Kendall Tuttle, Rachel Gallardo.

Second row: Jazmin McDaniel, Katelyn Sutton, Brianna Ellis, Brysan Mabe. Third row: Breanna Ellis, Hannah Lawson, Megan Grubbs.

Morehead Panthers J.V. Girls Basketball Team 2009-2010 Front kneeling left to right: Brandi Pickard, Kennisha Dickerson, Krasondra Dillard, Kosha Kellam, Kari Bingman, Taylor Tuggle, Manager Santaley Wilson, Head Coach Staci Humphrey. Second row: Manager Bria Perkins, Assistant Coach Jakeita Ardest, Emily Barton, Dawn Perkins, Rae Ferrol, Caroline Fraser, Chelsea White, Assistant Coach Lindi Strable, Manager Amber Johnson.

Morehead Panthers Boys Varsity Basketball Team 2009 - 2010 Front row kneeling left to right: Manager Patrick Cardwell, Tyler Shelton, Kaleb Houchins, Jawaan Winfield, William Reynolds, Pierce Moore, Shawnell Hairston, Manager Brandon Bennett. Second row: Head Coach Jon Blackwell, Asst. Coach Matt Brownback, Jason Woodall, Caleb Wade, TK Kimber, Chase Raiford, Quenton Neal, AJ Artis, DJ Hairston. Not Dressed Justin Berlin #20, Assistant Coach Ali Travis, Assistant Coach Rusty Smith.

Morehead Panthers J.V. Cheerleaders 2009 - 2010 Front row left to right: Lindsey Curry, Cayce Caruso, Carlee Willey. Second row: Jordan Craig, Ashlyn Tuttle, Taylor White, Jillian Tuttle. Third row: Coach Dana Haywood, Erika Holder, Morgan Folckomer, Ivy Hubbard.

Not pictured: Logan Vaugn, Laura Winn.

Morehead Panthers Varisty Cheerleaders 2009-2010 Front row left to right: Brittany Meeks, Amber Burgess, Ashlee Scales, Alex Southard. Second row: Taylor Lemons, Katie Brown, Hannah Slaughter, Erika Barker. Third row: Coach Julie Gentry, Macy McFatter, Taylor Eggleston, Taryn Martin, Ladwina Barlow.

DECEMBER 18, 2009 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 27 ❦ SPORTS SHORTS CONTINUED...

By Vernita Lowe

• Loss To The Reidsville Rams The Morehead Panthers J.V. Girls was hit with another loss against the Rams. On December 9th, at Morehead the final score was Reidsville Rams 66 - Morehead Panthers 23. The Panthers starting five: Rae Ferrol, Caroline Fraser, Dawn Perkins, Kari Bingman, Chelsea White, gave their best but couldn’t take the Panthers to victory. With numerous rebounds, blocks, and steals executed by the Morehead Panthers, although quite impressive, was not enough to keep the Panthers from being defeated by the Rams.

• Going Into Overtime, The Holmes Mustangs Girls Walked Away With A Loss.

On Thursday, December 10th, 2009, the J.E. Holmes Mustangs Girls lost to the Dillard Bulls. Jazmin McDaniel with (15 points), 3 rebounds and 4 steals just wasn’t enough for the win. Additional scores were: Justice Fax (10 points), 9 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals; Alexis Brewer (3 points), 1 rebound, 1 steal; Hanna Kallam (1 point), 5 rebounds; Aonya Dillard (1 point), 1 rebound; and Cierra Tucker with 2 rebounds, and 1 steal. The final score in overtime was Dillard Bulls 31 - Holmes Mustangs 30.

• Morehead J.V. Girls Walked Away With A Loss On Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 at the Reidsville Rams home court, Morehead Panthers J.V. Girls walked away with a loss, with the scoring from Kasha Kallam (4 points), Rae Ferrol (4 points), Emily Barton (4 points), Chelsea White (4 points), Brandi Pickard (2points) and Dawn Perkins (2 points). Which wasn’t enough for the panthers. The final score was Reidsville 60 - Morehead 20.

• Morehead Win Over Bartlett Yancey Again The Morehead Panthers J.V. Boys travel to Bartlett Yancey on Tuesday, December 1st, 2009, for their second game of the season. Leaving with a victory the Morehead Panthers scored 69 while Bartlett Yancey scored 49. Adding to the points were: D.J. Johnson (14 points), Devin Neal (13 points), Dez McDaniel (11 points), Shaquan Malloy (8 points), Tony Lowe (4 points), Evan Dix (4 points), Stephen Greeson (4 points), Chris Hampton (2 points), and Cameron Durham (1 point).

• Morehead Panthers J.V. Boys Travel To Virginia For A Win Morehead Panthers J.V. Boys travel to Virginia to play Magna Vista Warriors on Friday, December 4th, 2009. Looking to take a win over the Warriors became reality. Panthers 47 - Warriors 41 was the final score. Head Coach Steve Perkins Jr. commented, “Revisiting my former High School Magna Vista Warriors while coaching for the Morehead Panthers was exciting. With my team walking away with a victory was great.” Panthers scorers were: D.J. Johnson (28 points), Chris Hampton (7points), Devin Neal (4 points), Dez McDaniel (3 points), Shaquan Malloy (3 points), and Tony Lowe (2 points).

Morehead Defeats Eastern Guilford The Morehead Panthers J.V. Boys comes up with a victory over Eastern Guilford, on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009. Eastern Guilford trying to take the win couldn’t stop the Morehead Panthers players. Morehead players : D.J. Johnson (18 points), Dez McDaniel (13 points), Tony Lowe (8 points), Devin Neal (6 points), Chris Hampton (4 points), Shaquan Malloy (4 points), Cameron Durham (3 points), and Spencer Odell (1 point), put the Panthers on the board to win.

Along with teammates: Evan Dix, Stephen Greeson, Kersee King, Jerry Anderson, Michael Smith, Hunter Walker, Alex McDaniel and Jesse Walker. The final score was Morehead 57 - Guilford 43.

Panthers Were Defeated By The Phoenix The Morehead Panthers J.V. Boys had their second loss of the season to the McMichael Phoenix. With the final score being McMichael 69 - Morehead 64. The Morehead Panthers played a good game but came short of the win. The two top scorers for the Panthers were: Devin Neal (15 points), and Dez McDaniel (15 points). Adding to the score board were: Jerry Anderson (11 points), Tony Lowe (9 points), Shaquan Malloy (8 points), Michael Smith (2 points), Hunter Walker (2 points), and Stephen Greeson (2 points).

Fishy Fowls An amazing number of fouls committed by the Morehead Panthers J.V. Boys contributed to their 85 - 51 loss to the Reidsville Rams on December 9th, 2009. The jaws of Panther fans hit the floor that Wednesday night in Eden when the Panthers went to the foul line less than 9 times in the entire game, where as the Rams seemed to be hitting foul shots every few minutes. Clearly, the excessive foul shots made by the Rams became the deciding factor that night. Reidsville’s overwhelming number of trips to the foul line and Morehead’s unbelievably low number of trips have caused this writer to question Morehead’s strategy and tactics. Any team in this lleague wanting to increase their number of wins needs to find out what Reidsville is doing and apply the Rams tactics to their own bag of tricks. Panthers scorers were: D.J. Johnson (10 points), Tony Lowe (8 points), Shaquan Malloy (7 points), Michael Smith (6 points), Hunter Walker (5 points), Devin Neal (4 points), Jerry Anderson (4 points), Cameron Durham (3 points), Kersee King (2 points), and Dez McDaniel (2 points).

RECREATION DEPARTMENT’S EDEN PARKS & REC. Eden’s Senior Scoop • Come Exercise with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 8:159:00. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights.

• Other Activities at the center include: Rook. Friends Club, Knit & Crochet Classes, Craft Classes, Bible Study and Sit & Sew. Call 6274711 for details.

MADISON MAYODAN RECREATION Kids Zumbatomic Program & Adult Zumba Classes Fun fitness program It’s a fusion of the Zumba Program’s moves and workouts designed to allow kids to max out on fun and fitness all at the same time. This program is safe and effective as well as a healthy way for children to get active. Call for schedules and prices Mayodan Rec. Dep.at 336-548-2789 or 336-548-9572.

Winter Blitz Day Camp Do you find it hard to get your last minute Christmas shopping with your kids by you side? Then we have the solution! The Madison - Mayodan Rec. Dep. is now holding registration for Winter Blitz Day Camp! This three day camp will be held December 21st - 23rd from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Winter Blitz is an indoor camp for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Activities offered at the camp will include games, crafts, Wii play, gym time and more! The cost for camp is as follows : Madison - Mayodan Taxpayer : $45.00 for first child. $40 for each additional child. Non-Residents : $60.00 for first child. $55.00 for each add.child.

Before/After Camp Care is also offered 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. The daily rate for before/after care is $5.00 per child for any or all care hours. Camp Care only has to be purchased if child is brought before 8:00 a.m. or picked up later than 3:30 p.m. For questions or more information, please call the Madison - Mayodan Rec. Dep. at 336-548-2789.

BETHANY Bethany’s Pearlman Ball Park Youth Leagues. Spring Sports Registration is now open and continues through January 30th, 2010.

Register at the Bethany Charter Gym, Moore’s Store, and Cafe 99.

Registration fees must be paid when registration forms turned in. $35 per child or maximum of $70 per family.

• Mustang Baseball, boys 9-10 • Bronco Baseball, boys 11-12 • Slow Pitch Softball, girls 7-8 • Modified Pitch Softball, girls 9-10 • Fast Pitch Softball, girls 11-2, 13-14, 15-18.

• Tee-Ball, boys & girls 4-6 • Pinto Baseball, boys 7-8 • Pony Baseball, boys 13 - 14 Birth certificate copies required for all new players 9 and up.

Medical release and parent’s code of conduct must be signed. (Part of registration form) Birthday cut off Girls Jan. 1, Boys May 1.

Contact Wayne Barham at 951-2880, Tammy Knight 951,0023 or Cafe 99 David Martin 336-240-2323.

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J.E. Holmes Mustangs Boy Basketball Team 2009 - 2010 Front row kneeling left to right: Jaquel Fontaine, Tremaine Peeler, Larmaine Peeler, Corey Roberts, Reshon Perkins, Josh Keen. Second row: DJ Lowe, Blake Cox, BJ Smith, Jason Wilson, Jermonta Thorton, Austin Parsons, Adam Bullins, Wallace Millner. Third row: Coach Lisa Evans, Andres Olguin, Bryce Byrd, Michael Phifer, Ledarius Lipford, Edwin Wilson, Dario Fletcher, Tarrence Pratt, Brandon Frazier, Tripp Banks, Coach Josh Evans.

Panthers Defeat Comets The Morehead J.V. Boys Panthers soared past the Halifax County Comet, 79-69, on December 5th, 2009 at Morehead. Leading scores were: D.J. Johnson (20 points), Devin Neal (16 points), Dez McDaniel (14 points), Chris Hampton (9 points), Tony Lowe (8 points), Stephen Greeson (6 points), and Shaquan Malloy (6 points). The Morehead Panthers had numerous rebounds, steals and blocks. This tip off lead the Morehead Panthers to a 79-69 win over the Halifax Comets.

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KEEP CHILDREN SAFE WHILE TRAVELING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON RALEIGH State Transportation Secretary Gene Conti urges people to make sure children are safe while traveling this holiday season.

“As families travel this season, I urge everyone to make sure their children are buckled up in car seats, booster seats or with seat belts,” Conti said. “As a father, I know how precious children are and I encourage everyone to take a little extra time to make sure their children are safe this season.”

In 2008, 4,268 children seven and younger were injured and 20 were killed in motor vehi-

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BUTCH Butch is a 1 year old Boston Terrier. He is neutered and current on his rabies shot. Butch is a good boy and loves attention. He is very playful and would be a great addition to a family with children. Butch will make you smile with his acrobatic abilities!

He loves to see a familiar face and can jump three feet high when excited or ready to play. He is just the right size for a house dog and is energetic enough to keep up with the kids. He is waiting for a special family to adopt him in time to spend Christmas by the fire. If you are interested in adopting Biscuit or seeing any other animals available for adoption, please visit the Rockingham County Humane Society at 205 Boone Road in Eden, NC. Our adoption fee is $100 for puppies and dogs and $60 for kittens and cats. The adoption fee includes spaying and neutering, shots, and de-worming for all animals. The Rockingham County Humane Society is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 11-4.

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Three out of four child safety seats are improperly installed in vehicles according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Here are some tips to help keep children in your vehicle safe as you travel this season: · Children 12 and under should always be in the back seat. · Infants should be in the back seat in a rear-facing child safety seat, as long as possible up to the height or weight limit of the particular seat. At a minimum, keep infants rear-facing until at least age 1 and at least 20 pounds. · When children outgrow their rear-facing seats they should ride

in forward-facing child safety seats, in the back seat, until they reach the upper weight or height limit of the particular seat (usually around age 4 and 40 pounds). · Young children too large for child safety seats should ride in booster seats in the back seat until they are large enough to buckle up safely without the seat. (typically age 8 or when they are 4’9” tall) For more information about child passenger safety and the proper use of booster seats, visit www.BoosterSeat.gov or w w w. b u c k l e u p n c . o rg .

Information about child passenger safety clinics is available by contacting Safe Kids North Carolina toll free at 1-888-3473737.

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Japanese Food - Teriyaki or Hibachi

Looking For A Car?

Lexus Porsche Acura

Lets Bowl!

BMW Honda

DOMESTIC OR IMPORTS AVAILABLE Call Brian Today!

Mobile (336) 337-8455 • importacars.com

8 AM - 5 PM

ONLY

$8

PER TABLE INCLUDES BOTH DAYS! TABLE RESERVATION AND PAYMENT Business and Commerce Center at EDEN MALL - Office 201 East Meadow Road #139 Eden, N.C. 27288

336-627-5148 Call the Mall office if you are an amateur or professional entertainer, musician, band, singer, choir, or others who would like to perform pro bono during the Flea Market and Yard Sale events