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Sanritsu Logistics to create 24 jobs and invest $9 million in Reidsville Sanritsu Logistics will open a new warehouse and manufacturing plant in Rockingham County, creating 24 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced in November.

The international and domestic logistics services company plans to invest $9 million in Reidsville and will service clients throughout the southeastern United States.

“International companies like Sanritsu Logistics recognize North Carolina’s advantages for reaching customers in North America,” said Governor Cooper.

“Our dedicated workforce, strong business climate and robust transportation networks offer a winning combination for growing companies.”

Sanritsu Logistics, whose parent company is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, is a third- party logistics company (3PL) that supports multiple modes of logistics operations, from air cargo to ocean shipping to inland transportation. Sanritsu Logistics plans to operate a kitting service for manufacturers from the Reidsville location, a service that streamlines the combination of items into packages of finished goods that are then delivered to customers.

“We were looking for a location for our base in the U.S. where the dynamic infrastructure we need would be satisfied,” said Mitsuharu Tanaka, CEO of Sanritsu Logistics America. “Rockingham County in North Carolina provides the strategic infrastructure to meet our client needs and expectations. We are grateful for the utmost cooperation and support by the state of North Carolina’s Department of Commerce as well as the Economic Development Partnership, Rockingham County, and of course, the City of Reidsville for this bright opportunity. We look forward to expand our business and contribute to this society.”

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Eden’s Own Journal has grown from a small eight page black and white paper in December of 1998 to what you now hold in your hands. All of this from the overwhelming support of local business and the community.

I’m Lisa Finney Griffith, owner and publisher.

I grew up in Happy Home Community and moved into Eden when I was 24. This was in 1986.

I began work at the Eden Daily News in May of 1986, stuffing circulars into papers in the pressroom.

This was back when Richard and Beverly Robertson still owned the paper, and J.S. Roberson would visit the employees when his health allowed. It wasn’t very long before the Production Manager brought me in to work in the dark room. Six years later I left the paper and went to work at a graphic site for RR Donnelly Graphics learning so much along the way. When they closed I returned to Eden Daily News with new computer skills, just as the paper was becoming computerized itself.

For six more years I assisted everyone in the newsroom and design departments on the computer system, and was tasked with keeping them operating smoothly for the news room, while my primary job was graphic design. The paper had been sold multiple times by then and had long been corporately owned.

My dream was to create a community paper for Eden that was focused only on our city and would always be free to the public. To do this I had to have the support of local businesses who would run ads that would provide the funds for compelation, printing and delivery. I also didn’t want a 9-5 job.

I wanted flexibility. This was my passion, not just my job.

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Little Donna Murphy took her place beside her daddy on the front seat of the metallic blue Chevrolet taxi. The car had just been loaded with boxes and paper sacks that were filled to the brim with Christmas goodies. A few days before, there had been a trip to the local warehouse to stock up on fruit, nuts, candy, and various other items that would make a special Christmas for some less than fortunate children. Moonlight’s wife Gladys, his cab drivers, and his children always put together these special gifts that were handed out to the children of the small mill town of Draper. Seven-year-old Donna always enjoyed the annual distribution of these precious gifts and thought

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Mohawk Group and Groundswell unveil Smart Flower ™ Solar Energy unit at local school As part of Mohawk Group’s ongoing commitment to leaving more handprints than footprints, the commercial flooring manufacturer will join Groundswell and other project partners in Eden, N.C. to unveil a new smartflower™ solar energy unit located near three schools in the community’s Central area.

Attendees will experience a demonstration of the technology and learn how the partnership will bring the benefits of solar energy and educational opportunities for students of Rockingham County Schools.

Eden is also the location of Mohawk’s historic Karastan woven plant, which celebrated its 90th anniversary of operation this year near the intersection of Panther Lane and Stadium Drive, Eden, behind the tennis courts adjacent to Central Elementary School. During a

brief program on November 29th, Mohawk Group and Groundswell, together with local project partners, debuted the second of 10 smartflowers to be established across the U.S. as part of a three-year partnership and followed with a plant tour.

The goal of the partnership is to bring the benefits of clean solar energy to educational institutions with STEM programs and provide unique learning opportunities. Mohawk Group is sponsoring the program as a handprinting strategy for its latest Living Product Challenge Petal certified flooring products.

Collections like Sunweave, which is manufactured in Eden, are designed to give more back to the environment than they take during their entire lifecycle.

Groundswell is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that develops community solar projects and subscriber

Eden’s Own Journal / Rockingham County Star is a monthly news magazine covering local events and lifestyles in Rockingham County. We print and distribute free of charge, due to the support, generosity and commitment to the community that our advertisers exhibit.

Views appearing in our paper are from a broad spectrum of citizens and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher. We reserve the right to accept or reject, and edit any and all submissions and advertisements.

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Sanritsu Logistics...Continued from Page 1 “Sanritsu Logistics joins a growing list of Japanese companies doing business in North Carolina,” said Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland.

“People around the world recognize North Carolina’s advantages as a business location.”

N.C. Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. were instrumental in supporting the company’s decision to locate in the state.

The average annual wage of all the new jobs announced today will be $36,200. The average wage in Rockingham County is currently $34,620.

A performance-based grant of $50,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help facilitate Sanritsu’s move into Rockingham County. The One NC Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and to create jobs.

Companies receive no money upfront and must meet job creation and capital investment targets to qualify for payment. All One NC grants require a match-

ing grant from local governments and any award is contingent upon that condition being met.

“We’ve worked hard to bring North Carolina from 44th in the country to 12th in business tax climate rankings, and that effort has paid off with hundreds of thousands of new jobs. I appreciate the commitment Sanritsu Logistics has made to Rockingham County and our state by selecting our region for

their new facility,” said Senate Leader Phil Berger. “We’re proud to see the new jobs and investment this global company is bringing to Reidsville.”

“People from many organizations in our community worked hard to bring these new jobs and investment to Reidsville,” said N.C. Representative Kyle Hall.

“We are committed to helping Sanritsu Logistics succeed in our community and look forward to working with their leaders and

employees."

Partnering with the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the EDPNC on this project were the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Community College System, Rockingham County, the City of Reidsville, the Rockingham County Center for Economic Development, Small Business and Tourism, and the City of Reidsville Economic Development Department.

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NC GAL Martin Luther King’s Day of Service Peanut Butter & Jelly Campaign You are invited to participate in our third annual service project! Between now and January 22, 2019 we will be collecting peanut butter and jelly (no glass jars please). If you would like to help with this campaign please let us know. This is totally voluntary. This is a service project statewide to help the needy. We would appreciate any involvement that you would like to contribute. If you want to contact your church or any other group you are part of, that would be wonderful. If you have any questions, please call us.

The North Carolina GAL program is going to collect peanut butter and jelly and donate them to area Food Banks in North Carolina. In initiating this campaign, the North Carolina GAL program is inspired by the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We are joining others in our nation in a project that honors his example of service to others.

We represent the best interest of children in court. Much of the work we do is confidential in nature. Therefore, our work is largely unknown outside of the court rooms. This project is a way for us to engage our communities in provisioning their Food Banks while at the same time highlighting who we are and what we do in a more public manner.

Encourage your friends, family, local businesses, and places of worship, schools, and neighborhoods to get involved and participate. This will help Food Banks and provide awareness about the Guardian ad Litem Program.

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Local Farewells Loved ones of Rockingham County who have recently passed away

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Lillian Apple, 98 Larry Eugene Arthur, 75 - Reidsville Carolyn Spangler Adkins, 69 Christine Coleman Burroughs, 74 Stoneville Geraldine Bowman, 80 - Reidsville Miracle Blackstock, infant Julia Yvonne Odell Boaz, 79 Lonnie Irving Breeze - Reidsville Alvin Junior Boothe, 83 Shelby Johnson Barber, 77 - Madison Minister Lindra Phillips Brown, 63 Gladys Scales Brown - Reidsville

Geneva Brown Barnhardt - Reidsville Lottie Gray LaPrade Carroll, 100 RC Ivan Leo Cardwell, 88 Jimmy Lee Collins. 62 Nancy Lee Pulliam Corum, 78 Eden Lewis Franklin Dunlap, Jr., 57 - RC Sarah Lou-Enis Griffin Durham, 94 Clyde “Monty” Easter, 59 Stoneville Janice Carolyn Curry Evans Reidsville Glenda Hawkins Farmer, 76 Michael Rodman Frieman, 65 - Eden Bruce Neal Fleming, 2 Robert Junior Fulp, 58 - Eden Bobby Wayne Farmer, 78 Dwayne Anthony Foote - Eden Grerald E. “Gene” Griebel, 66 Reidsville Janice B. Galloway, 58 Harvey Lee Gann, 80 Jo Ann Anderson Gibson, 63 - Eden Wavey Albertha Ebanks Galloway Reidsville Jacqueline "Jackie" Carter Hamrick, 89 - Eden James William “Tiny” Hobbs, 75 Madison Gary “Wayne” Harris, 71 - Stoneville Hortense Slaydon Hopper, 93 Walter Oliver Hendren, Sr., 84 Mayodan Annie Ruth Joyce Hall, 74 Margaret Lou Watson Hicks, 94 Jesse Frank Haskins, Jr., 88 Joseph Michael Hedgecock, 17 Anne Penn Wall Hooper, 88 Robert "Wayne" Hollifield, Sr., 66 Eden Kenneth Earl Hawkins, Jr., 64 Reidsville Nathaniel Jones, 77 Maynard Dixon Joyce, 95 Brenda Justice James, 61 - Reidsville Curtis Jason Kline, 35 Mattie Ruth Jones Kellum Reidsville Dorothy Welch Landreth, 87 Jane Nichols Largen, 77 - Stoneville Hazel E. Lowe, 88 Thomas Dillard Manuel, 97 -

Stoneville Evenor "Mac" Lee McBride, 97 Stoneville Quentin Everett McKinney, 20 Connie Mack Morris, 84 - Eden Wetona Stratton Moore, 78 Virginia “MeMaw” Dare Lemons McDonald, 80 Larry Matthew Mabe, 64 Elizabeth Rook Massey, 90 Little Miss Jasmine Alise Middleton, Infant Melzetta Neal Jack Duane Nunn, 88 Alvert Edward Olverson - Eden Eva Biggs Priddy, 76 Jack Allen Pruitt, 88 - Reidsville Roger Dean Pruitt, 55 - RC Brooks Stockton Price Tracy Gordon Roach, 60 - Reidsville Michelle Marie Hundley Robinson, 47 Jeffrey Sterling Riddell, 63 Sharon June Ray, 54 - Ruffin Mary Lowe Roberts, 66 Nancy R. Reagan Anthony “Tony” Sollitto Thomas William Shelton, 87 Lisa Ann Slaughter, 55 - Eden David Ike Southern, 62 - Stoneville Leon Noten Snead, 87 - Madison Denise Jane Priddy Shelton, 63 Laura “Belle” Stanley, 79 Gordon William “G.W.” Scearce, Jr.91 Raymond Leon Styer, 85 David Carlton Stewart, Sr. 98 Rebecca “Becky” Hoover Strutton, 88 Muriel Coward Schroeder Betty Smith Turner, 66 - Eden Gay Michaliszyn Totin Francis I. “Tommy” Thompson, 84 Reidsville Richard Perry Thrall III, 60 - Ruffin Stella Mae Page Wise, 86 - Eden Curtis Glenn Wilson, 51 - Stoneville Mia Rae Willis - Reidsville Mildred Marie Johnson "Mickey" Williamson - Reidsville Harold Hale Yeatts, 89 John Paul Lucky “Buddy” Young, 31

JOYCE MONUMENTS “To the families we have served during 2018” You are cordially invited To attend a Memorial Service In remembrance of your loved ones Please join us at Fair Funeral Home Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 11 a.m. or Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 4 p.m.

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12th Year Of GAL Christmas Presents Drive

With Cathy Powers, Executive Director

Sharing the Love with Meals on Wheels Powers Local Meals on Wheels Program “Shares the Love” Since 1987, ADTS has been delivering meals to homebound seniors across Rockingham County and every year we see the need grow. Through the generous support of our community and a team of devoted volunteers, we provided more than 41,000 meals last year alone!

Meals on Wheels helps older adults to live a life that is more nourished and independent, while supporting them to remain in their own homes as long as possible. For the hundreds of people served through our nutrition programs, we’ve discovered the benefit goes far beyond the nutritious meals. For many, the daily contact with our dedicated volunteers is a key component, helping to reduce social isolation and increase the person’s overall well-being and sense of security.

Meals On Wheels of Rockingham County, a signature program of ADTS is proud to announce that we will once again be participating in the Subaru Share the Love Event – From November 15, 2018, through January 2, 2019, Subaru of America will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold

or leased to the customer's choice of participating charities.

Meals on Wheels programs, like ours, will receive a share of the donation raised by Subaru in our state. By purchasing or leasing a new Subaru during the Subaru Share the Love Event and selecting Meals on Wheels as your charity of choice, you can help deliver nutritious meals and other important services to homebound seniors right here in Rockingham County.

We remain grateful to have the generous support of Subaru in helping us ensure that older adults across our community receive the daily nutrition and companionship they need to thrive. This holiday season, you can ensure our local seniors are not forgotten when you buy or lease a new Subaru and select Meals on Wheels to receive this generous donation!

If you’d like more information about how you can lend your support contact us at 336349-2343 or you can learn more at mealsonwheelsamerica.org /sharethelove. Together, we can help local homebound older adults live nourished and independent lives!

Garden of Eden Senior Center - December All Events are Free and open to the public unless otherwise listed. The Garden of Eden Senior Center is located at 508 Orchard Dr, Eden, NC 27288 (336) 627-4711.

Mon - Fri. 8am - 5pm • Friends Club -We will have our Christmas party at 11:30 on December 11th. We will not have our regular meetings over the holidays. Call 336-627-4711 for details • Legal Aid will be on Dec. 13th at the senior center. You must call 1-800-951-2257 or 336-3981731 to make an appointment.

• Exercise -with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 exercise or walk the track.

• Walking Track – Morgan Road Track is available for walkers all day.

• Play Mah Jongg – Thursdays at 11 pm Come and learn or play.

Schedule does vary call before you come.

• Rook - Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 and play from 1:00pm until 4:00 pm on Wednesdays.

• Hand, Foot and Elbow – Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 on Tuesdays • Phase 10 on Fridays at 10 am • Bingo at *** 9am on Monday, December 17th.

• Pickle ball- Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We play every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00- 11 at Mill Ave. Recreation Center and times

vary in the evenings ( call Carla Huffman for details 336-6274711) • Open Craft time - Fridays at 1 pm bring your own craft or work on one we have. Call for information on what is available.

• Watercolor class on Wednesdays at 9:30 call at 336627-4711 for more info.

• Dominos – (chicken foot) Tuesdays at 11 am.

• Quilt Guild – Meet once a month on the second Thursday of each month.

• Adult coloring – Monday and Thursday at 10 or anytime there is an open time on schedule.

• Puzzle time – Monday and Thursdays 11:00 or when there is an open time on schedule.

WANT TO GIVE BACK? Call your local Schools and ask to pay off overdue lunch accounts for kids. Kids have bigger worries than whether of not they are able to eat that day.

It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost Christmas again! For the past 12 years the Guardian ad Litem Program has helped provide Christmas presents to the foster children in the custody of the Rockingham County Department of Social Services (DSS). Currently, there are 150 children in the custody of DSS, and these children have been removed from their parents for abuse or neglect.

Social workers have the children or foster parent fill out a Christmas wish list, and individuals, churches, and other community groups help purchase the gifts. This is where we need your assistance and there are several ways that you can help: 1) You can call Danielle Malerba at 336-342-1394, ext.

7056 or Teena Wyatt at 336-3421394, ext. 7054 and request a wish list. You purchase some of the items on the list and return the list and the gifts to DSS by early December. Please make sure these are new, unused gifts and put all of the child’s items in a box or large bag and make sure the child’s name is on the box or bag.

2) If you are interested in making a donation to sponsor a foster child, the GAL office can obtain a list and purchase the gifts for you. Any contribution is greatly appreciated. Please note that the GAL office is not a nonprofit organization. I can send you a thank you note but not a tax deductible receipt.

Thank you for your generosity. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Your donation will help provide a Merry Christmas to a child in foster care.

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DANVIEW CEMETERY Christmas 2018

Let Us Light A Candle In Memory Of Your Loved One(s)...

Christmas Eve - Monday, December 24, 2018 Candles Are Lit At Dusk On Christmas Eve And Memorials Will Be Listed In A Booklet That Is Available At The Lighting (Your loved one does not have to be buried at Danview)

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Make checks payable to Dan View Cemetery Maintenance Association Mail To: DVCMA, PO Box 594, Eden, NC 27289 All Donations Support Danview Cemetery Maintenance and Mowing.

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O n g o i n g E v e n t s o f I n t e re s t For Your Health...

EDEN DRUG CLASSES OFFERED All Classees are FREE: • Eden Drug’s Heart Healthy classes are held monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 10:00 at the Senior Center on Orchard Drive in Eden.

• Diabetic Nutrition Classes are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 3:00 at Eden Drug’s Education Center located at 107 West Stadium Drive in Eden.

• Diabetic Wellness Classes are held monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 3:00 at Eden Drug’s Education Center located at 107 West Stadium Drive in Eden.

• TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) Mon. at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Ch., 233 Stadium Dr. Eden. www. tops.org or call 1-800-YEA-TOPS. or 919-621-3613. Laurasgw@gmail.com Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057.

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CHRONIC DISEASE CARE • Parkinson's Support Group Call 336-627-8510 to register and for dates and times • HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 AM • WMYN AM 11am & 7pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday

• FREE CLASSES FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS UNC Rockingham Health Care. 117 E.Kings Hwy. Eden, NC 27288 • EVERY BABY SHOULD MAKE A GRAND ENTRANCE! Designed to help you through the labor and delivery process, Free and held in UNC Rockingham Health Center’s Downstairs Classroom. Register (336) 623-9711 ext.

1712399. You will be asked to leave a message with your name, phone number, due date, email address and health care provider's name.

Support Groups • Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Support Group - Meets every 2nd Tuesday of each month from 11am - 1pm at the Wellness Center located inside Laynes Pharmacy, 509 Van Buren Rd. , Eden. Visit on Facebook: #gotpain.

- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday • Evening Words of Wisdom -6:00pm.

Life Changes Bldg, 7586 NC HWY 770 Eden. (336) 623-8584 • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Tuesday • “A Vision for You” Group – 6:00pm St. Thomas Episc. Church, 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville (336) 349-3511 Wednesday • Sparrow Group - 8:00pm William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St., Reidsville (800)591-6474

Horizon of N.C., Inc. “Your Mortgage T.E.A.M.” 1237 S. Scales Street Reidsville, NC 27320

Ray’ 103 B NORTH FIELDCREST RD., EDEN, NC Ray & Pam Lewis Owners

• Welding • Hitches • Trailer Accessories

JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM for 16 & 17 year olds. The Draper Vol. Fire Dept. Must be in high school and have a NC license. Call 336-635-2233.

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EDEN RADIATOR REPAIR 117 S. HAMILTON ST., EDEN, NC

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SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), crafts, snacks and social activities. Call Brenda Moore at 336-623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m.

MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 or - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712

Meetings & Classes WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Rock. Co. Co-Op Extention Office at 525 NC 65, Reidsville. Call Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB At the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday of month - 7pm Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005

WINTERIZE YOUR VEHICLE TODAY IN MOST AMERICAN MADE CARS TYKE ROBERTSON JR. • MIKE ROBERTSON

ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. MONTHLY DANCE - 2nd Thurs. of every month. - Rockingham Wellness Center, 570 S. Van Buren, Laynes Bldg 6:30 - 8:00. Call 336-552-8576

Youth Concerns

Email: Jennifer@horizonnc.net Web Site: www.horizon-nc.net

HITCH & TRAILER

ALANON Thursday • Draper Al-Anon Group - 7:00pm First United Methodist Church 130 Main Street - Draper • Madison-Mayodan Group – 8:00pm Episcopal Church of the Messiah 114 S. 2nd Ave. – Mayodan Sunday Paths to Recovery – 7:00pm Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr. - Reidsville

• ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn Call for date & times. South Day Room.

Registration not required. 336-951-4674.

Office: (336) 361-4131 Fax: (336) 361-4114 Cell (336) 362-3083

Jennifer B. Gunn President NMLS #71911

• “Circle of Love” Group - 8:00pm Open Discussion - UNC Rockinghanm Health Center (fomerly Morehead Hospital) 117 E. Kings Hwy., Eden -(336) 623-9711 Thursday • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Friday • “A Vision for You” Group – 8:00pm Open Discussion, St. Thomas Epi. Ch..

315 Lindsey St., Reidsville 349-3511 Saturday • 12 Changes Group – 9:00am Life Changes Bldg., 7586 NC Hwy 770, Eden (336) 623-8584 • Serenity Group – 11:00am William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St. – Reidsville (800)591-6474 • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presb. Church 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Sunday Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presb. Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474

• Life & Health • Homeowners • Rental Property • Auto • Motorcycles • Mobile Homes • Commercial Property & Liability Now representing Travelers and Safeco Insurance Companies

Rockingham Insurance Agency 202 N. Van Buren Suite D • Eden, NC 336-627-7037 or 336-635-5261

INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB Bethany area meets on 1st Tuesday at 6:30 in Fellowship Hall of the Comers Chapel Bapt.Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA Meets the third Tuesday of every month at Fursty's Restaurant on Freeway Drive in Reidsville at 6:30 pm.

RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB 3rd Sat. of every month at 9:30 am for snacks, 10 am.

Rock. Co. Republican Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville.

RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. 708 Barnes St., Reidsville (Salvation Army Gym.) 434-203-3050 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am.

NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – Chapter 1161 – 3rd Wed. each month at 11:30 a.m Mayflower Seafood Rest., 1641 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, . All federal active, retired empl. & spouses & postal & military) Tom Lovell – 336-623-1081.

THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807 ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC

Military Groups

• ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League - All Marines, active/inactive, Navy Corpsmen and Navy Chaplins that served with FMF Marine Units and Spouses. 2nd Thur. of each mo. Eat 6pm, meet 7 pm at the Agriculture Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth. Joe Zanetti 336-623-6779 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan .

Rock. Co. Post. The 2nd Sat. at 11 am.

Post CDR. David Bray: 336-601-7176 • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS 2nd Sat. of month at 9:30 AM at Post Building, 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan.

American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle welcome. Bill Morey 276-340-5091 or billmoreyf1@gmail.com • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO. 2nd Monday. Chapter 63 -Ag. Bldg. at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School. Room 180) Social 6 pm, meeting 7 pm. Transportation for veterans to VA appts if needed. (336) 349-6040. Need Volunteers (336) 3940080.

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Thursdays of Month at 7PM at the legion. Call Curtis Pierce at 336-6239481 leave message.

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, 2nd Sat. of month 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave message.

• AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome.

Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY - New info: 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral in Reidsville.

Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • VFW POST 8297- 2nd Sat. of month at 961 Church St. Ext., Reidsville, Noon. Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 -1st Tuesday of month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan, 7 PM. Donald Bien,CDR 336-548-3431.

• A PLACE TO SHARE EXPERIENCES... 3rd Sat. of month 8am - until. Freeman Wood Crafters 413 Church St (Near traffic circle). Eden.

Park in the main parking lot (at the Three Rivers Outfitter) follow the signage.

Call ahead: 336-573-9900. Handicapped access available, No plumbing facilities at this meeting and no temperature control. Dress accordingly.

Community Help GOODWILL CAREER CENTERS GED, Computer Skills Classes, Employability Skills Classes, Job Leads, Network Room, Resume Assistance Eden –336-623-3007 Reidsville – 336-637-1010 Mayodan – 336-949-4849 FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for international exchange students for the this school year. Call 910-308-9458.

MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY • SALVATION ARMY -Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:45 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden • MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

Anyone 60 +, Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp

Church Events “Church Events” is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more. For up to 10 Lines (or less) the fee is $10 The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month and online, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them.

Call 336-627-9234 and ask for Elizabeth or Lisa.

REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Complete, Free recovery program meeting at ROBERTS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Every Friday evening 7-9, Ph. 336-344-5083 203 Memorial Baptist Church Rd. Stoneville NC 27048 www.robertsmemorialbaptistchurch.org Why Are You Still Addicted? We can Help.

• SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 The Boulevard, Eden • 336-635-2277 Thursday Service 6:30pm - Biblical Learning / Bible Study Saturday 6:30pm - Worship Service Now accepting volunteers for our Children’s Ministry for Thursday and Saturdays • EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Eden Baptist Church The Church With A For You! 320 The Boulevard ~ Eden, NC Specialized Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m.

Children & Youth Programs 7 p.m.

336-623-3515; www.EdenBaptistChurch.org • EDEN CHURCH OF CHRIST 250 The Boulevard, Eden, NC • 276-340-2653 James Oldfield • awordfromthelord@gmail.com SUNDAY 9am Bible Class • 10am Worship Thursday 7pm Bible Study Also: Call In Live Thurs 9pm on WGSR Star News 47.1 Live Call In at WLOE Sundays at 5pm • REDEMPTION ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH 2131 Hwy. 14, Reidsville, NC 27320 • 336-420-8805 Pastor D.L. Bray • Youth Pastor Luke Bray #RevivallnReidsville • Van Ministry • Ladies & Mens Ministry • Youth Ministry • Food Pantry Mininstry Sunday School 10am / Sunday AM Worship 11AM Sunday Evening 5pm / Wed. Night 7pm Preaching from the King James Bible

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Events of Interest • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact Pat Fargis 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 336-445-9840 Misty Adkins • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE 201 N. Washington Ave. Reidsville, NC 336-349-9757 • ROCKINGHAM RESCUE MISSION 618 Early Avenue, Eden 336-623-2133 Tues., Wed. & Thurs 11:00-12:30 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am 1pm Stoneville Pent. Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

Ongoing Events DANCE - LARRY J’S 1201 Old Leaksville Rd., Ridgeway, Va. Friday’s feature the House Rockers as well as others (see ad opposite page) Saturdays - Various Guest Bands Doors Open at 6pm Music from 7pm - 9:45pm No Alcohol • Smoke Free

Concessions Available Adults $6 Donation, 12 & Under Free For Info Contact Wayne at 276-956-1337 or 276-340-6212

Doors Open 7 p.m. Also Saturdays at “The Barn” Music at 7:00 PM. Call Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144

TRIAD DAYLILY FANS & NTL GARDEN CLUB - Meets the 1st Sunday of month. Plant sales Sept-May 2 - 4pm, 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro.

Lynne 336 456 4509

DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AT JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville Saturday 6pm, Dance at 7pm. No Alcohol, smoke free. Adults $5 don., Under 11 free.

"ART IN THE GARDEN" A conversation on how our community can develop an art center in Eden. We have a Public Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/10333114066 90931/) with an ongoing discussion.

SENIOR DANCES -REIDSVILLE EVENTS CENTER - Downtown Reidsville @ 223 S. Scales St. 7-9:30pm Thur. - Classic Country: City Limits Band Bob or Myra Tudor 336-342-6770.

CASCADE COM. CENTER DANCE 621 (3561 Huntington Trail) Cascade Virginia. Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions avail. Music Friday night from 7-10 pm

by Cascade Express with Eddy Irving & Friends and Bluegrass the 1st and 3rd Sat. THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. - Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam 6:15PM,

VFW WEEKLY DANCE Every Thursday 7pm - 10pm Live Music, Refresh. Avail. • No Alcohol $5 donation at door - VFW Bldg., 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan, NC STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY – Tuesdays at Reidsville – Wednesdays at Madison-Mayodan – Thursdays at Eden – Fridays at Stoneville

THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1ST • DRAPER CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE The 52nd Annual Sat., Dec. 1st, 2018 at 11am. Parade Line-up begins 9:30am - Meadow Road. There is no entry fee and if you wish to participate please contact Draper Christmas Parade Fund at 336-635-0237.

• CHRISTMAS CONCERT -The Hoppers • The Martins • Down East Boys • Special guests the Hopper Brothers & Connie 6pm. Morehead High School - Best auditorium, 134 Pierce St., Eden, NC Tickets at iTickets. Sponsored by Living Stone. All proceeds go to the Hopper Heritage Foundation and Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce.

• “AN OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS” IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MADISON, NC carriage Rides, Carolers & Music, Hot Chocolate, Vendors, Tree Lighting 6pm. Pictures with Santa 336-402-5623 or visit www.nctdm.com/madisonmerchants • MADISON CHRISTMAS STROLL - 10am -8pm Downtown Madison • REIDSVILLE’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET will be held at the City-owned Penn House, 324 Maple Avenue, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Arts and crafts from area artisans will fill the historic home, which is decorated for the season.

10:30 am with Miss Rachel Stories, songs, dancing and more! Story time is geared for those under 5 years of age and their caregivers. It is always free to attend. Contact Miss Rachel with questions and rshaw@co.rockingham.nc.us

Upcoming Events ROCKINGHAM COUNTY CATTLEMEN'S MEETING Dec. 13th, 2018 at Rockingham County Agriculture Center 525 NC Hwy 65 Reidsville, NC 27320. • Time- 6:30 pm Contact person- Abby Whitaker Number- 336-342-8230 CELEBRATE THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE on Sunday Jan. 20th 2019 at the Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center, 424 W. Kings Hwy., Eden.

If you would like to have someone speak at your event or church call 336-623-5540

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Saturday, Dec. 1 WOODY POWERS & THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS Saturday, Dec. 8 BULLET BAND Saturday, Dec. 15 Silver Eagles Band Saturday, Dec. 22 REMEDY Saturday, Dec. 29 Old Skool • New Years Eve - Remedy Doors Open 6pm • All Shows 7pm

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Chilton’s Body Shop 702 Morgan Road, Eden, NC

Business 623-5660 Jesus Saves

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3RD • ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING. Governmental Center, 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth, NC. All Meetings are at 6:30PM

Gift Certificates Available!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7TH • MADISON - Bury New Time Capsule with 2018 Artifacts • MADISON “OLD TIME CHRISTMAS STROLL” (5pm-8pm) Light Christmas Tree 8pm.

Downtown Madison.

• MAYODAN’S 5TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS STROLL AND TREE LIGHTING 5pm - 8pm Visit with Santa, vendors, Christmas Carolers, Visits by the Grinch and Olaf. Kids Crafts, Horse & Buggy Rides, S’mores. Tree Lighting at 6pm Rain or Shine. Sponsored by Downtown Mayodan Merchants Association and Preservation League. Local Meteorologist Litit Snowmore has predicted 100% chance of snow the night of the Christmas Stroll in Downtown Mayodan

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH • WINTERFEST & JINGLE BELL ROCKIN’ 5K - EDEN - Grogan Park 308 E. Stadium Dr., Eden. 4pm - 8pm.

Fun for the entire family. Tree Lighting at 6:30pm, Frozen Characters, Inflatable Slide, Hot chocolate and sider.

Santa, s’mokes, food and more! Jingle Bell Rockin’ 5K: Reg. $30 http://runsignup.com/Rockin5K. Race begins at 5pm, pre-race activities start at 3:30. Grogan Park.

• MADISON “CHRISTMAS STROLL” Carriage Rides, Store Open Houses,

Santa Pictures, Santa (10pm -5pm) • MADISON CHRISTMAS PARADE 1pm - 3pm. (Parade starts in Mayodan and proceeds down Highway St. (Hwy 220) and into Madison, turns right on Franklin St. and left on Murphy St. and ends at the clock around 3-3:30.

• 2018 CHRISTMAS HOMES TOUR IN REIDSVILLE. This tour, sponsored by the United Methodist Women of Main Street United Methodist Church here in Reidsville, is included in this column because one of the homes listed is the Governor Reid House located at 321 Southeast Market Street. Hours for the tour are from 12 noon until 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 8. Four other private homes are included, but the Governor Reid House will be the site of the Bake Sale. Tickets are available through the United Methodist Women.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH • 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF EDENS OWN JOURNAL- Tuesday, 4pm - 6pm with a Chamber After Hours At The Eden Chamber, 678 S Van Buren Rd, Eden, NC 27288 Refreshments, cake and games. Bring your Business Card for prizes! A special thank you to the community that has supported us over the last 20 years!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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Rockingham Wellness Center - December The Rockingham Wellness Center is located inside of Layne’s Pharmacy at 509 South Van Buren Road Eden, NC. All events offered at the Rockingham Wellness Center are open to the public and there is no charge to attend programs.

• Zumba class is back! Join Adrienne Branch for Zumba class on December 3, 2018 or December 17, 2018 from 9:3010:30 am.

• Zumba- Join Adrienne Branch for Zumba class on select Monday mornings at Rockingham Wellness Center.

Zumba is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.

• Tai Chi class is offered again!

Please join El on Thursday evenings from 5:00-6:00 pm for Tai Chi., a gentle low-impact (and relaxing) discipline that has its roots in martial arts. It helps to improve coordination, balance, focus and breathing while teaching the student various movements that are elegant, flowing and meditative. Tai Chi is safe for people of all ages and is helpful for reducing stress and anxiety and enhancing moods. It is also safe on the joints and

helps to increase energy while strengthening the muscles.

Studies have also shown it to be benefit for people with chronic heart failure, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, fibromyalgia and depression.

• PACT 360 Parent’s Rx Program – This program will include information on the dangers of unsecured prescription drugs within the home, educate participants on proper disposal sites for prescription drugs, and teach participants how to ensure safety in their home, by securing all medication. Following the presentation, the PACT 360 Parents Rx program will have a demonstration, with a discussion afterwards. Registration is required. Registration is required.

Date and Time: December 12, 2018 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm • Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)- What is WRAP? It is a program that helps individuals in identifying on what makes them well and creates a culture that encourages them to be an active participant in their own wellness. Come join us for a journey of learning how to help keep yourself well through fun activities and sharing in a safe environment. Registration is required. Registration is required.

Date and Time: December 4, 2018 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Date and Time: December 6, 2018 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm • Prevention 101- Join us for a discussion of the history of prevention. In this training we will determine a definition of prevention, discuss how continuum of care fits with intervention, treatment and recovery and how prevention connects to MH/SUD/ IDD. We will also discuss how prevention looks in the community, address how prevention appears in your current home/life and then identify ways you can be an influence of prevention in your community.

Registration is required.

Registration is required.

Date and Time: December 11, 2018 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm • Secondary TraumaIndividuals that work in various helping fields do not recognize the potential for them to experience secondhand trauma. A Member Engagement Specialist from Cardinal Innovations will be facilitating this presentation that will help you recognize the symptoms of secondary trauma and how to take care of yourself during stressful times.

Registration is required. Date and Time: December 14, 2018 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm

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Towne Apartments 602 Henry Street Now Leasing Apartments Studio $410 • 1 BR $485 2 BR $585

The City of Eden Solid Waste Division will be closed December 24, 25, 26 2018 & January 1 2019 in observance of the Christmas & New Year’s Hoildays.

SOLID WASTE & REFUSE Collection Date Recycling Center Mon. 12/24/18 No Collection Closed Tues.

12/25/18 No Collection Closed Wed. 12/26/18 No Collection Closed Thurs. 12/27/18 Monday’s & Thursday Collection Open Fri. 12/28/18 Tuesday’s & Friday’s Collection Open NEW YEARS SCHEDULE

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

ALL AFTER HOURS CALLS SHOULD BE MADE TO THE EMERGENCY NUMBER 336-415-4444.

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Open Mon. - Fri. 10am-5pm COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL We Sell & Install • Carpet • Vinyl • LVT • Laminate • Hardwood

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303 W. Meadow Road, Eden

Stop In Today For Great Gift Ideas!

On Saturday November 17th, 2018, the Eden Youth Council raked leaves in two yards for deserving citizens. This is just one of the many community-focused projects this group has completed. Pictured left to right are Kylie Huffman, Ainsley Pyrtle, Megan Blankenship, Henry Gilley, Isaac Gilley, Jim Burnette, Bay Twilla, Blair Tuggle and William Flynt – not pictured are Michael Hall and Will Twilla.

Featuring Victorian Era Furniture, Clocks, Nippon, China, Kitchen Ware, Advertising Clocks & Signs, 1950’s Jukeboxes, 45 & 78 rpm Records & More!

Shop Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10am - 3pm Sunday by Appointment • Closed Monday

336-623-0726 www.ashleyantiques.com Facebook: Ashley Antiques Eden, NC

Health Tips: Home Equipment • Medication Reminders • Vaccines • Diabetes Care

Teen council joins parade The Rockingham County Teen Council enjoyed being part of the 2018 Reidsville Christmas Parade! The Teen Council rode in a red truck in the parade; while County Manager Lance Metzler & wife, Gwen, were on the sideline enjoying all the festivities. Images were taken during the Nov. 18, 2018 Reidsville Christmas Parade by RockinghamUpdate.com.

The Rockingham County Teen Leadership Council is a new initiative sponsored by Rockingham County Government, wherein Leadership Council members will serve as a liaison between the youth of Rockingham County and their County Government. This is a service-oriented organization that requires monthly meetings as well as participation in programs throughout the school year. Participants include students entering grades 9-12 for the 2018-2019 school year who attend a public, private, or home school within Rockingham County.

New: Save the Date!

Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 4pm - 6pm Eden’s Own Journal is celebrating our 20th anniversary with a Chamber After Hours At The Eden Chamber 678 S Van Buren Rd, Eden, NC 27288

Refreshments, cake and games.

Bring your Business Card!

A special thank you to the community that has supported us over the last 20 years!

Q & A’s: How to Form Healthy Habits

Is it really true that healthy habits can lead to a longer life? And, if so, how much longer? A group of researchers compared the life spans of thousands of adults and found this: One group exercised at least 30 minutes each day, ate a healthy diet, maintained a normal weight, didn’t smoke, and consumed limited alcohol. Women who had all five healthy habits lived to age 93 on average, the men to age 88. In the group without these healthy habits, the women lived to age 79 on average, the men to age 76.1 That’s a lot of “bonus” years. But it’s easier said than done, you say!

Oh, without a doubt.

That’s why we’ve put together a few tips to help you form healthier habits: 1. Spot your triggers: What triggers an unhealthy habit in you? Is it eating in front of the television—or at your computer? Is it bringing the bottle of wine to the table, instead of pouring just one glass? Is it letting the weather dictate whether or not you exercise?

Awareness is the first step to making a change.

2. Make a plan: You may have heard some of this before, but it bears repeating: • Don’t try to do everything at once. Start with a few small, simple changes. They can add up fast.

The changes might be as small as adding a vegetable to your breakfast. Or, going to sleep 15 minutes earlier each night. How about parking an extra block away from your destination.

Once these have become habits, you can set new goals.

• Link your new habit with an existing routine. For example, after you brush your teeth, take the dog for a walk. After you drink your tea, stretch or do tai chi.

• Tell others about your goals, and invite them to join you. It really helps to have support on this journey.

• Track your progress. Health trackers such as Fitbit may help boost your motivation.

• Remove obstacles to your goals. For example, try to shop when you’re not hungry.

That way, you’re more likely to choose healthier foods.

• Plan for challenging times. How will you cope with those inevitable stressful days?

Call a friend? Take a nature break? Snuggle up with your cat?

3. Imagine your future self. Are you the kind of person who has trouble resisting temptation?

For example, is it hard to resist the impulse to eat dessert every day?

If so, it might help to imagine how your future healthier self will feel.

4. Be patient—and celebrate success. It takes time to change negative habits and to “install” healthier ones. So go easy on yourself if you don’t see results right away.

Celebrate positive behaviors, not just your desired end result. Made it to the gym this morning?

Get in the car and say, “Good for you, you did it!” Skipped that junk food snack?

Do a little victory dance! The positive emotions you generate will help you stay on track.

Now, all of this comes with a caution: The same things don’t work for everyone.

So come have a talk with me and we can discuss your plan.

I know you can start off the New Year on the right foot!

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! Free Monthly Supply of Vitamins for Kids • Free Monthly Supply of Low-Dose Aspirin

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The N.C. Auctioneer Licensing Board (NCALB) has unanimously approved Rockingham Community College’s application for an accredited Auctioneering School. Classes will begin on January 15, 2019, meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings through May 2019 and concluding with a live mock auction.

Training is completed in one semester and will prepare students to apply for licensure with the NCALB as a Professional Auctioneer. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Students from any County or State are encouraged to attend. The tuition cost of $180 per student for the Auctioneering School is the same, regardless of residency. North Carolina and Virginia provide reciprocity for Auctioneering licenses, once obtained.

Coursework will include bid calling and voice control, advertising, drafting and negotiating contracts, closing statements and settlements,

Auctioneering ethics, and proper handling of sale proceeds and escrow accounts. Students will learn to sell items such as antiques, real estate, art and jewelry, automobiles, farm machinery, and livestock.

Instructors will include Mr. Joel Isley, a Professional Auctioneer with over 30 years’ experience and a former Auctioneers Association of N.C. Bid Calling Champion, as well as Licensed Realtor, Firm Auctioneer, and RE/MAX Blue Sky Realty co-owner John L. Hall, III. Rockingham County’s own John Evans, a Professional Auctioneer licensed in N.C. and Virginia with over 15 years’ experience, has spearheaded the effort to establish the Auctioneering School at RCC. “The environment at a live professional auction just cannot be duplicated online," Evans says.

"Hearing that chant creates excitement and competitiveness."

Earning potential for Professional Auctioneers can

vary greatly and is often commission-based. Skills needed to be successful as a Professional Auctioneer include strong organizational and math skills, ability to promote events, a strong speaking voice, ethical behavior, and the ability to engage and entertain an audience.

“Rockingham Community College is pleased to join Stanly and Lenoir Community Colleges as only the third community college-based Auctioneering School in the State of North Carolina,” said RCC President Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw. “Our Piedmont Triad location will make it more convenient for students in Northern NC and Southern VA to access this valuable and affordable training.”

“We are pleased to accredit a new Auctioneering School at Rockingham Community College and wish them every success in furthering the esteemed and centuries old profession of Auctioneering,” said Charles Diehl, N.C. Auctioneer Licensing Board Executive Director.

For more information or to register, call Rockingham Community College at 336-3424261 or go to our website at www.rockinghamcc.edu. To learn more about Auctioneering, contact the N.C. Auctioneer Licensing Board at 108 Ber Creek Dr., Fuquay-Varina, NC, 27526, phone (919) 5672844, www.ncalb.org.

Goodwill Events in December • Hiring Event on Mon., Dec. 3 & Tues., Dec. 4 10a.m.–4p.m. at Triad Goodwill’s Reidsville Career Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Loves Travel Stops has multiple positions open including, Shift Leaders (Retail), Cashiers (Retail), Team Members (Restaurant Team), and Team Members (Sanitation). Call 336-637-1010 for more information.

• Hiring Event on Tues., Dec. 4 9:30p.m. – 1:30p.m. at Triad Goodwill’s Reidsville Career Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Onin Staffing has multiple positions available including, Finishing Associates, Pick/Pack, and Quality Inspectors. All positions start at $11.25 per hour and are temp-tohire. Call 336-637-1010 for more information.

• FREE Ongoing Class: Efficient Online Job Search meets every Wed., 10a.m. - Noon at Triad Goodwill’s Reidsville Career Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Start this open enrollment class any week!

Instructed by RCC. Learn the most effective ways to apply for jobs online, and prevent unwanted emails and calls. Call 336637-1010 for more information.

• FREE Ongoing Class: Jump Into the Workforce meets every Thurs. and Fri., 9a.m.-Noon at Triad Goodwill’s Reidsville Career Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Start this open enrollment class any week!

Instructed by RCC. Participate in assessments and prepare yourself for the NC Career Readiness Certificate. Call 336-637-1010 for more information.

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4-Hers from ages 5-18 displayed their recipes and food dishes.

There were 13 youth participating in the contest! 4-Hers prepared a food dish in one of the 5 categories such as salad, snack, dessert, main dish or beverage.

Some examples of food displayed were chili, pork rub, 7 layer taco dip and blueberry smoothie to name a few.

The 4-Hers not only had to prepare their dishes; they had to share their knowledge to the judges. The youth had to choose a theme for their table and dish.

Each of the judges taste tested 4H dishes and asked questions about the preparation and display of the food. Youth had to tell the judges about the nutrition of their dish as well as the important preparation steps to creating their dish.

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awards were presented. 4-H participants received certificates and cooking items to improve their culinary experiences. Our 4-H chefs were Leah Lovelace, Ryan Clabeaux, Levi Corriher, Alice Holmes, Joshua Dillard, Abby Corriher, Katelyn Hewitt, McKayla Doom, Addison Farris, Sarah Farlee, Landon Cayton, Zarius Dillard and Samuel Johannesmann. We had a great crowd to sample the food and everyone went home with a recipe book with all the 4-Hers’ recipes. 4-H would like to thank the Nutrition Fair judges, Rockingham County Farm Bureau and United Way. They all helped make this program possible for our 4-Hers.

Rockingham County 4-Hers culinary skills shined brightly at the Nutrition Fair!

For more information about 4-H in Rockingham County; contact Morgan Maness, 4-H Agent at 336-342-8230.

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County CIO Receives Award for Helping Local School District Recover from Malware Attack Rockingham County Chief Information Officer (CIO) Derek Southern received a prestigious award at the NC Local Government Information Systems Association (NCLGISA) Conference, at the Marriott Renaissance, in Asheville this week.

He received the James S. Cooper Award, and was nominated by Kacey Sensenich, Chief Technology Officer of Rockingham County Schools, for his immediate response and deployment of his support staff in helping the district recover from a malware attack on Dec. 12, 2017.

Southern's award states:"This individual was one of the first people to offer help to our district after our malware attack that occurred on December 12, 2017. He offered his technicians to join our Schools' technicians to attempt to identify the virus and recommended strategies on how to approach the problem. The collaboration we had with him and his staff allowed us all to quickly realize this problem would require an outside contractor to assist in the complete recovery of our district. We appreciated his quick response and willingness to assist during this critical time. We feel that this is a great example of what the James S. Cooper Award is about and we highly recommend him for this award." Nominated By Kacey Sensenich - Rockingham County Schools Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler said, "we are proud of Derek's distinguished award. He is a very conscientious, hard worker. This is well deserved."

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“Children are our future, and we must work on conscious discipline,” she says adding, “Children learn best when they feel their needs are being met, and children also learn through play.” Her vision: To enrich the programs that we already have in place, including the Junior Staffers positions.

The Presidents Award went to Chris Higgs and the Past Presidents award went to David Tolbert. Laura D. Hicks Award went to Kelly Wilson who is the treasurer on the board of directors. She works with us keeping track of the club’s finances.

Kelly has been very much so involved in the club and making sure all of our retirement, budgets, and other finances are up to date.

Staff members DeAndre Davis and Cathy Cook, both in Youth Development, were thanked for their hard work and dedication on a daily basis for the club. A very special thanks went out to Jeri Wilson who stepped into the role as interim director in December of 2017.

Jeri comes with a background of working with the revenue department. She has kept the club up and running smoothly during this transition, from the time the previous executive director left, until the new ED came in. She has worked with staff and has kept our grants up and active, while making sure the kids were put first in the decisions made.

Patel said, “Zumba, photography, garden area, and art exhibits are programs that are in the making and that we plan to implement these soon at the club, with the help of Shannon Thacker, our program director.

She also notes that anyone wanting to donate gifts to the club itself for Christmas the wish list includes: art supplies for programs, cleaning supplies, snacks for the children, hygiene products for the children, and as always, monetary donations are welcome to the club.

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hopes to encourage that interest at the club.

The mission includes meeting the needs of every child and fostering their interests.

Exposing children to career ideas to broaden their horizons, fostering new arts and educational programs as well as holding college application nights for the older members and financial aid resource assistance. She feels that each child should be considered and treated as an individual. Basically nurturing ideas and the creative minds of children while teaching them the soft skills needed for careers.

Colton Shelton, native of Eden, Athletic and Fitness Director for the club was a guest speaker. Shelton noted he was a youth member of the Eden club himself. His education and strength is in sports fitness and his vision for the club is to bring it out of the present dark age of Technology. He says “Kids spend too much time on their phones and internet. I want to sit individually with kids to find out why they are not interested in sports.” He wants to research reasons, and educate kids about sports. His future plans are to organize more fall sports, including softball for the girls.

Councilman Reece Pyrtle thanked all the board and former board members who helped to make the club what it is today as well as the Nooe family.

Shannon Thacker, Program Director and Assistant Education Director introduced the Junior Staff who make all the programs of the club run a little smoother.

These dedicated junior volunteers include Will Bullins, Daniel Bruins, Jamiee Kelley, Bryson Kelley, Jakob Thill, Ethan Horton, Collin Baumann, Caleb Golden, Makayla Rutledge, Cierra Sexton, Keenan Thornton, Ashanti Moore, Mikaya Breedlove, Kari Staley, Riley Suthard, Nora Thacker and Dalyn Hutchens.

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Ignite the Light “With Vision”... the Boys & Girls Club Annual dinner honored their slogan on October 23rd when supporters of the Eden Boys & Girls Club gathered to honor all those who make the club what it is.

This year’s dinner was in memory of Charles Nooe, who dedicated his time and finances to help the club relocate in 1990 and to keep it running for a good portion of its 63 years.

Pastor Blake Oakely of First Baptist Church in Eden offered grace for the delicious dinner served by Debbie’s Catering of Stoneville and sponsored the Gloria Happala Family Trust, headed by Ted Happala.

Hetal Patel, the new Executive Director of the Eden club, welcomed guests and told a little about herself. Patel graduated from ECU in 2016 with a Nutrition Science Degree and came straight to our county as a nutrition educator. Through her work she soon decided she wanted to enter the non-profit sector, and began working with Americorps Vista working on poverty in the US focusing on Rockingham County. This involved going out into the community to discover what is keeping citizens from getting jobs, access to assistance and more.

She worked closely with community partners that do great work and broadened her horizons.

Petal had formerly worked through Boy’s and Girls clubs elsewhere with nutrition while working with A&T cooperative extention programs. Now than she has taken on the position of Executive Director at the Boys and Girls club of Eden she is excited that she gets to incorporate her nutrition background into this job.

Noting that a lot of changes have occurred over the last year at the club, with change comes growth.

Patel’s vision is for this club to be a safe place where children can feel at home and be able to trust the staff and be their whole selves. When a child expresses an interest in something, she

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From Root to Branch Local Geneology Studies By Elvin Perkins, Jr.

The Great War: Letters Home When the United States entered into World War One, President Woodrow Wilson declared that the war would be a crusade for democracy fighting for the rights of people to have a voice within their own government. At the beginning of 1918 a million American troops were in France to help stop German aggression and achieve that goal.

By the end of summer 1918 the collapse of Germany seemed inevitable as the Americans and their allies made their final push into enemy lines forcing the final surrender on November 11th.

News of the wars end brought much excitement back home in the states. Along with news reports, letters from our

boys in France appeared in local newspapers. The following exerts from Rockingham County papers give insight into the thoughts of our boys at war.

Lieut. Numa R. Carter, 322nd Inf., 81st Div. A.E.F, Clamecy Nievre, France to his mother, Mrs. J.H. Carter: “Since the censorship rules have been lifted I can tell you where I am…

Clamecy Nierve, a little town of about 5000 people, about 125 miles south of Paris. I came to this place on the 24th of November [1918] direct from the front. I was in the famous Verdun sector when the armistice was signed. I went over the top on the 9th, a short distance east of Verdun and was relieved on

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 the 10th, just one day before the big guns ceased firing. The over the top business was one hell of a thing. You run up against machine guns, artillery, rifles and gas. It was something fierce. We gave the Boche all he wanted until he threw up the white flag. Our boys have fought bravely. Before Verdun I had been in the trenches three times. I got used to the cooties [lice] and the rats as big as a cat ran over my face while napping.”

N.M. Sharp, U.S.S. Helen, St. Milo to his father, Mr. N.M. Sharp, Madison: Only one ship here except ours…we had supplies for the army and German prisoners. The Fritize smile at us. I talk to them and they are glad the war is over. They can’t understand us coming across to whip them. The French girls here on the street ask you for a kiss and they cry if you are going back to America.”

Lieut. P.T. Frye of Fayetteville on the fierce fighting: “Capt.

Lamb says that his rifle became so hot from constant firing, he could not hold it any longer and throwing it away seized an abandoned rifle lying nearby and waded in using his new weapon as a club.”

Captain A.E. Worsham, A.E.F. [American Expeditionary Force], France, to his father, J.J. Worsham, Ruffin: “Instead of writing Mama I am going to write to you. Today is known as Dad’s Day for American soldiers in France. We are located near Le Mans. I am billeted at the home of an old French man and woman. They are always trying to do something for us. The old man was a music professor and gave us a violin concert. The old duck certainly knows what to do with a fiddle. The war is over at last. The American soldier is worshiped by the French people.

They know we won it; they just hate to acknowledge it. The English are jealous of the Americans. The French say the Americans learned more about the war in four months than the English did in four years. Our first big show (battle) was September 29th when we broke the old Hinderberg line. It cost a bunch of casualties. We kept it up through October right up to the time the armistice was signed. We started with about 2,800 men and lost about 1,852.

When I was gassed I thought my time had come, but one of the boys had a bottle of medicine that saved my life. It is rumored that we will embark for home in January [1919].”

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Elliott awarded certification Rockingham County Safety & Risk Manager Christopher Elliott attended the North Carolina Safety Council's Safety Congress in Charlotte.

He was awarded his General Industry Manager of Environmental Safety & Health Certification.

Now he has three OSHA Manager of Environmental Safety & Health Programs (MESH) professional desigElliott nations through NC State University and the NC Dept. of Labor. His other two professional designations are Construction Manager of Environmental Safety and Health and Public Sector Manager of Environmental Safety and Health. MESH designations requires over 100 hours of course work from NC State University and the North Carolina Safety Council.

Critz-Yokeley leaves county Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler announced today the resignation of Jan Critz-Yokeley as Director of Economic Development, Small Business & Tourism, effective no later than Dec. 31, 2018. Yokeley and her husband will relocate permanently to Wilmington.

Metzler thanked Critz-Yokeley for her Critz-Yokeley commitment and dedication over the past four years leading the County's strong push with economic development, small business and tourism. "We appreciate the tremendous, professional efforts Jan has given to strengthen Rockingham County's economy, business/industries, jobs, and tourism. Her leadership has played a crucial role in our overall

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Reidsville & Wentworth Reidsville Christmas Homes Tour The Main Street United Methodist Church Reidsville Christmas Homes Tour has been a tradition for the church and the community for over 28 years.

The tour will be on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, from 12-5. Seeing beautifully decorated homes is a wonderful way to begin the holiday season. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased by contacting the church at 336-349-3432 ,336342-1817,or at any home on the day of the tour. Profits from the tour are used to support local missions like the Outreach Center, UMAR, Help, Inc., the Homeless Shelter, and Camp Guilrock, as well as other projects.

This year the tour features four different and beautiful homes with unique features to appeal to many interests. The tour also includes the historic Governor Reid House which will feature Victorian decorations and historic displays, as well as the bake sale.

The home of Parker and Pam Turpin is located in the Ann Ruston neighborhood. It is a classic one story design. Their Christmas trees and their home reflect a love of traveling. The large tree in the front room features decorations from different cities and countries where they have traveled. The trees include ornaments that have been added through the years and have special memories for the family.

Their home is an eclectic combination of decorations they have chosen and items that have been handed down from each of their families. Pam especially enjoys collecting Santa Claus items and they will be on display for the season. The Turpin’s home is a wonderful experience with beautiful decorations in a traditional setting.

The home of Jason Johnson and Howard Kirkpatrick at 709 South Main Street is in the heart of Reidsville’s historic district.

The home was built around 1915.

The large rooms and open areas are a wonderful setting for the beautiful trees and elegant decorations. The porch and front door are decorated to invite the visitor into a holiday experience. The largest tree is in the living room and features ornaments collected through the years. The kitchen is inviting and welcoming and a beautiful update for a historic home. Of special interest is the bathroom off the den. It is designed with several handpainted tiles featuring Lucky Strike, Pall Mall and other tobacco memorabilia from the American Tobacco Co. Decorations throughout the house set the mood for a wonderful holiday.

William Horsley’s home is located on 1006 Ridgewood Avenue and was constructed in 1972.

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Numerous works by Mel Steele and other artists are displayed in the home.

Mel Steele’s paintings are of particular interest because they are less known works by the artist.

Beautiful decorations in a traditional setting welcome family and friends for the holidays.

The home of Sandy and Karen Brady is 972 Church Street Extension. Their home was completed in 2017 and is perfect for the country setting. The owners drew the plan for the house and included many unique features in their design. The two way fire place in the den and dining room has a round opening and the stone is the first of Bob Timberlake’s signature series stone blend. This stone is also on part of the exterior and in the master bathroom shower. Wood features include beams from a flour mill in Pennsylvania, wood accents from a plantation home in Rockingham

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Contined from Page 15 ceiling of the man cave covered in tobacco sticks. Karen’s decorations are a mix of traditional and whimsical. There are traditional reds and greens but also fun bright colors as well. Karen’s collection of bottle brush trees are throughout the house. With many special features, this home is a treat to visit.

The last location included in the tour is the Governor David Settle Reid House at 321 South East Market Street. One of the leading political figures in 19th century North Carolina, David Reid served in the General Assembly of North Carolina, as Governor of the state, and as a United States Senator from North Carolina. Reid’s parents, Reuben and Elizabeth Settle Reid, were among the earliest settlers in the area, and the city of Reidsville is named for the family. The house was built in 1881 by David Reid’s son Thomas and was the home of Governor Reid for the last 10 years of his life. This Victorian home was the first structure in Reidsville to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The home was purchased by the City of Reidsville in 1979 and is furnished with several portraits and pieces of furniture original to the house. Among the most treasured items are those made by Thomas Day, famous Milton cabinetmaker. Donated period pieces are also found in the house. Glass cases contain Reid family books and personal items that were donated by Lucille Reid Fagge, granddaughter of David and Henrietta Reid.

Guests will enjoy visiting the impressive hallway area and 3 furnished rooms on the main floor and can also view one bedroom on the second floor. The home will be decorated with mainly gold, silver, white, and pink and will reflect the Victorian era.

Baked goods, seasonal plants, and select Reidsville commemorative ornaments and village pieces will all be available for purchase at the Governor Reid House.

Guests may start the tour at any one of the homes and proceed to each house as they choose.

There will be an assortment of baked goods and food for sale at the Governor Reid House. The Main Street United Methodist Church Reidsville Christmas Homes Tour is a wonderful way to get in the Christmas spirit and visit with friends in the community. For more information or tickets, contact Main Street United Methodist Church at 336-3493432 or 336-342-1817.

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Rockingham County Toys for Tots Wins Regional Award & Commended by Commissioners Rockingham County Toys for Tots won a regional award for excellence and was commended at the Nov. 19th meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners, held in Wentworth.

Commissioners Vice-Chairman Reece Pyrtle praised Marine Corporal Tommy Thorn for receiving the LCO Campaign of the Year Award on behalf of the Rockingham County Toys for Tots for Region 2.

There were 120 campaigns in 2017 covered by LCOs in Region 2. Gratitude was given to outstanding volunteers especially the Jenkins family and L.O.T. 2540 volunteers, the sponsoring organization Midway Mornroeton VFW Post 8297, and the local businesses withthe Rockingham County community who helped throughout the year.

In an email, Toys for Tots Foundation explained

Rockingham County's outstanding campaign to help local children receive the magic of Christmas, "The Foundation has completed its review and internal audits of each local site that conducted Marine Toys for Tots campaigns during 2017 in 800 communities covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. After this deliberate review process, the Foundation identified those campaigns and their coordinators that were exceptional."

Keys to the success of a local campaign are detailed planning and outstanding organization which allows the campaign's volunteers to execute their work with precision. This recognition is due to hard work, enthusiasm and commitment of dedicated staff of volunteers, both Marine and civilian supporting the campaign.

CAR (Center for Active Retirement - December The Center for Active Retirement has two buildings dedicated to senior education and activities. They are located in Wentworth: Main Building @ 141 Tyre Dodson RD., Annex.

Open Mon. - Fri., 8.am - 4pm • Come enjoy classes in computers, rook, painting, excerside, bingo, contests, bus trips and more!

• The center will be closed December 22nd - 26th for Christmas.

• There is a new program Fridays 9:30 am called Walk with Ease.

Its and exercise class that starts at a beginners level and increases over time.

• Bus Trip Coming April 2019 to Washington DC. $535 per person

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• We are partnering up with Annie Penn to “Adopt a Senior” from their facitlity for Christmas. Let’s not forget about those that have no fmaily left or have simply outlived their firends. The requested list of items will be on the wall upstairs at the main house. Be sure to inform us which resident you pick. Gifts are due back on Thursday, December 20th.

• Painting Ornaments Wed. Dec. 5th 9am - noon All supplies provided. Call for cost.

You may call and speak to Cheryl at (336) 637-8428 to schedule a visit or learn more details. There is no cost to attend the Center for Active Retirement; however some activities and trips may require a fee.

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 economic success. We wish she and her family the very best in Wilmington."

The County Manager said Human Resources will immediately initiate a national search for her permanent replacement.

Critz-Yokeley said: "I am confident that I am leaving Rockingham County in a better position for recruiting new and retaining business and industry; generating new tax revenues; developing a strong workforce/training network; revitalizing of the Citizens Economic Development, Inc., and promoting the Rockingham County branding, “You’re in a Good Place…”

Hop on Board to give a Fresh Start Faith & Love Connection Center---We are a new non-profit organization. We need ACTIVE Board members to lead our organization to the next level. We are currently recruiting volunteers to serve as members to enhance the quality of lives for lowincome and homeless individuals immediately!!

Faith & Love Connection Center is a charity non-profit serving individuals with low-income, veterans, elderly, homeless, persons with disability and those released from incarceration. Opened in 2017 to improve linkage of services and resources (food,clothing etc.) within the community, assist with applying for eligibility programs, assisting with utilities, educate on health issues, and providing substance abuse and mental health counseling, as well as assisting with housing.

As a new organization, we need help with financial management, strategic planning, fundraising, social media, development and marketing. This is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of struggling, brokenhearted individuals. Our board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, each board members is required to be part of a committee, which require additional meeting time monthly. support@svc.volunteermatch.org

Animal Cruelty Investigator needed Rockingham County Board of Commissioners is seeking an Animal Cruelty Investigator (non-compensated position) to serve a one-year appointment. The Board may consider Rockingham County residents nominated by any society incorporated under North Carolina law for the prevention of cruelty to animals. This position investigates allegations or complaints relating to the care and treatment of animals.

Call or email Clerk to the Board, Keli Watkins, at 336.342.8102, or kwatkins@co.rockingham.nc.us Please apply by 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26th, using the Rockingham County Advisory Board Application link: https://www.co.rockingham.nc.us/forms.aspx?fid=472

Red Kettle Campaign Kicks Off The Salvation Army of Rockingham County officially started the “2018 Red Kettle” campaign on November 16th. To commemorate this community effort Rockingham County Government participated in a Kick Off event at the Rockingham County Governmental Center to celebrate the beginning of the holiday fund raising and service delivery season/ Members of the Rockingham County Commission and other county officials joined in the kick off which officially started the Christmas “Red Kettle” campaign of raising funds to serve children, families and seniors citizens in need this holiday season.

Members of The Salvation Army Advisory Board welcomed in the season and to rang in the season by “Ringing the Bell” for The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army’s official Red Christmas Truck added to festive atmosphere.

The Salvation Army has been servicing Rockingham County since 1929, and each year provides children and families with a touch of Christmas as well as other services throughout the year.

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Roaming Around Reidsville

By Angela G. Stadler, Public Information Officer - City of Reidsville

Merry Christmas!

Perhaps it’s just the time of the year, but I always get a little sentimental around the holidays.

Christmas is the time of giving, and I think about all of the wonderful organizations we have here in Reidsville that give to those less fortunate. My mind goes back to when Reidsville won the All-America City designation in 2008. What helped us cross the finish line was our caring community. The three projects we highlighted were the Free Clinic of Rockingham County based here in Reidsville, the Reidsville Outreach Center and the Reidsville Teen Center.

It was very heartwarming to hear the stories of those who had been helped at each of these facilities.

However, I remember that the judges seemed almost incredulous that a city our size had such beacons of hope for residents not only in Reidsville but throughout Rockingham County. But, by the end of the competition, the judges believed, and we were a 2008 All-America City, one of only a handful selected from across the United States.

Ten years later, and all of these organizations are still around and making a difference in our local community. In fact, the Free Clinic of Rockingham County celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, a testament to the needed work that the organization provides. The Free Clinic’s mission is to provide low income, uninsured citizens of Reidsville and Rockingham County access to basic health care. The clinic was the dream of the late Dr. Paul Mabe, who opened the facility after his retirement in 1996 from operating his own practice. Two years later, he would open the Free Clinic.

The Reidsville Outreach Center located on Southwest Market Street in Reidsville continues to provide nutritious food to families and individuals in need. The Center was revamped more than 15 years ago by the late Clara Gunn and others who had both the compassion and willingness to help those in need and the disadvantaged. This past year, in 2017, the Center provided food items to more than 6,500 families or over 13,000 people.

The Reidsville Teen Center, overseen by the City of Reidsville’s Parks & Recreation Department, opened in 2004 to provide a safe and positive environment for youth ages 10-16 to learn, recreate and socialize. In recent years, the Teen Center has also undergone a transformation of sorts, focusing more on how it can help teens and their families function in day-to-day living.

Examples of such programs have included Career Readiness,

STEM classes, cooking classes and soft skills training, to name a few.

For the All-America City competition, spearheaded locally by the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce and the City of Reidsville, we were limited to three worthwhile projects, but when it comes to giving, Reidsville has no shortage of contenders. The Reidsville Soup Kitchen, located at 121 Arlington Street, would have been an equally deserving partner in the competition.

Back in 1985, Rev. Verdery Kerr, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, offered up a concept of the Soup Kitchen to area leaders based on the need in the community. Supported by various organizations in the City, along with $10,000 in seed money from the NC Episcopal Diocese, the Soup Kitchen opened in April of 1986 at the Salvation Army on Barnes Street. The kitchen worked out of several locations before building its permanent site on Arlington Street. The Reidsville City Council and then-Mayor Benton Gooch donated matching funds toward construction of the building. The organization continues to provide meals free of charge based on donations from the public. The only true fundraising event for the Soup Kitchen is the Annual Christmas Brunch, held this year on Saturday, December 1, at 10 a.m. This year’s event will be held at the Reidsville Event Center, 223 South Scales Street, and participants may attend for a $25 donation. Other donations can be sent to the Reidsville Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 1526, Reidsville, NC 27320.

Speaking of the Reidsville Salvation Army, it still remains a strong advocate within the community of giving to those in need. Its annual toy distribution event on December 18th brings volunteers from across the City and County to prepare the toys for distribution. The Army is especially active during the holidays, providing family dinners and keeping the heat on in low income homes while also providing toys and needed items at Christmastime.

And the giving is not only restricted to such organizations.

Several of our area churches also have food pantries that provide staples for the kitchen of those needing some help. Again, the giving spirit within Reidsville is unparalled!

The City of Reidsville tries to do its part as well. For 20-plus years, our Public Works Department has been sponsoring a canned food drive. It all started when an employee wanted to help out a needy family on one of the City’s trash routes.

Collection boxes are located at Public Works on Vance Street and at Reidsville City Hall, 230 West Morehead Street. Each year Public Works designates a local organization, church or family to get the food. Shortly before the Christmas holiday, Public Works employees fill up the back of a truck(s) and deliver the canned goods. For them, it is a way to give back to the community where they live and work. You can deliver canned items at these two locations through December 20. Public Works will also accept monetary contributions to benefit Hospice of Rockingham County as well.

Our Parks & Recreation Department also helps collects toys and coats as part of the “Pay it forward” Toy & Coat Drive in December. Parks & Rec, located at 201 N. Washington Avenue, is a drop off point for the drive conducted by the S & K Foundation. Items can be dropped off by December 1st for the giveaway, which is done on December 22nd from 912 noon by the Foundation.

Just a reminder that the Reidsville City Offices will be closed Monday-Wednesday, December 24-26, for the Christmas holiday. We hope each of you is able to spend the time with family and friends. We wish each of you a wonderful 2019! In other events around Reidsville in December, you can check out: 2018 Christmas Homes Tour in Reidsville. This tour, sponsored by the United Methodist Women of Main Street United Methodist Church here in Reidsville, is included in this column because one of the homes listed is the Governor Reid House located at 321 Southeast Market Street.

Hours for the tour are from 12 noon until 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 8. Four other private homes are included, but the Governor Reid House will be the site of the Bake Sale. Tickets are available through the United Methodist Women.

2018 Reidsville Christmas Homes Tour Sponsored by The Main Street United Methodist Women

• Sandy & Karen Brady 972 Church St. Ext. • The Governor Reid House 321 SE Market St. • William Horsley 1006 Ridgewood Ave. • Jason Johnson & Howard Kirkpatrick 709 S. Main St. • Parker & Pam Turpin 728 Russell Ave. Tickets Available at any home on the day of the tour or call 336-349-3432 or 336-342-1817 for information

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RCAC is a non-profit 501(3)c organization and your donation may be tax deductible.

Please mail your donation to: 124 S Scales St. Suite 111, Reidsville, NC 27320 Or Call: 336.349.4039 Or Email: director@artsinrockingham.org Or Visit: www.artsinrockingham.org

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Toys collected for children in county Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office Teams with Local Salvation Army to Collect Toys for Rockingham & Caswell County Families in Need this Holiday Season This year, Sheriff Sam Page and the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office will again be teaming up with our local Salvation Army to collect new in box, unwrapped toy donations for the over 1200 Rockingham and Caswell County families in need to give to their children this holiday season.

Now through December 19th, those wishing to donate new in box, unwrapped toys to help families in need can drop them off at the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office located in the Law Enforcement Center at 170 N.C. 65 Reidsville, N.C. 24 hours a day. Toy donations can also be dropped off at the Salvation Army of Rockingham County 704 Barnes St. Reidsville, N.C or 314 Morgan Rd. Eden, N.C. locations during their regular business hours.

If you have a donation, but are unable to make it to one of the drop-off points, call the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office at 336-634-3232 and the Deputy working in the area of the county where you live will stop by and pick it up as soon as it is feasible for him or her to do so.

Thanks again for helping those less fortunate in Rockingham and Caswell Counties this holiday season!

Rockingham County Animal Shelter needs donations!

Checks can be made out to RCAS & mailed to 250 Cherokee Camp Rd. Reidsville, NC 27320.

They also take donations of canned & dry dog & cat food, cat & dog treats, blankets & towels, non clumping cat litter, dog & cat toys, Lysol wipes, bleach, paper towels, newspapers, & hand sanitizer. Thank You!

RCARE - December All Events are Free and open to the public unless otherwise listed. (RCARE) Reidsville Center for Active Retirement is located at 102 N. Washington Avenue, Reidsville.

Open 8:30 - 5pm. Anyone 55 or over may participate. 336-3491088.

RCARE • CLASSES: Painting -Monday 8:30 a.m. & Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

Crochet –Tuesday 9:00 a.m.

Bible study –Wednesday 10:00 a.m.

Jewelry making -1st & 3rd Friday of the month 1:00 p.m.

Blind Support - 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am Medicare 101 or New to Medicare -2nd Thursday of every month at 10:00 am. Call 336-349-1088 to sign up.

• CARDS: Phase 10 – Tuesday 10:00 a.m.

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Rook - Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Duplicated Bridge - Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Canasta, Hand Foot and Elbow –Tuesday 1:00pm 4:00p.m • FITNESS: Cardio/Weight Class –Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 9 a.m.

Tai Chi –Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. to participate you must have completed 16 hours instruction to attend this class.

Tai Chi for Beginners Wednesday, 10:15 a.m.

Pickleball – Monday & Friday at 10:15 a.m. Wed. 11.00 am Fitness Center- Free for 55 + years of age – hours MondayFriday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Reidsville Kickers Line Dance Group – Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

Carolina Girls Line Dance Group – Mondays at 10:15 a.m. and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m Winter bowling league Mondays 1:00pm...(Substitute bowlers needed) • EDUCATIONAL The Seniors Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counsels Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D insurance... We can also put in extra help application (low income) for Medicare part D if needed. Please call June at 336349-1088 – to schedule an appointment. –Mon.-Friday 8:30 -5:00.

Medicare open enrollment – now through Dec. 7th … The Seniors Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counsels Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D insurance... We can also put in extra help application (low income) for Medicare part D if needed…Call for an appointment. Mon. through Friday 336349-1088.

Medicare open enrollment –now through Dec. 7th …Call for an appointment.

Mon. through Friday 336-3491088.

Legal Aide service -every 2nd Thursday of the month call 336398-1731 for an appointment.

Assistance Program–Piedmont Regional Council’s Housing Dept. will be at RCARE to take applications on the 1st & 2nd Tuesday’s of the month -9am to 3pm. (NC weatherization, heating & air, urgent repair, energy efficiency upgrades.)

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Morehead High School Army JROTC Drill Team/Color Guard members finished 2nd overall out of six schools on October 20, 2018 at the Big Blue Dan River Drill Meet. At the end of the day, the Panthers brought home six trophies for 1st-3rd place finishes in all events as they continue to strive for excellence!

factory was owned for the majority of its existence by the former American Tobacco Company, which was purchased

by Brown & Williamson Tobacco in 1995. Prior to that change in ownership, American Tobacco reportedly employed more than 1,000 at the facility.

In 1996, B&W moved Reidsville’s cigarette making to its factory in Macon, Georgia, and sold the Reidsville building to Commonwealth Brands, which reopened the facility in 1997. In 2007, British-based Imperial Tobacco purchased Commonwealth Brands and kept tobacco production at the Reidsville building.

In June 2015, Imperial created ITG Brands as part of the deal that saw Reynolds American buy the Greensborobased Lorillard Tobacco Company. As part of the three-way purchase agreement, Imperial purchased Winston, Kool and Salem brands from Reynolds along with the Lorillard cigarette brand, Maverick, and Lorillard’s corporate headquarters, research facilities and manufacturing plant in Greensboro.

The purchase gave Imperial two manufacturing facilities – in Reidsville and Greensboro – within 25 miles of each other.

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“Deciding to shift operations from Reidsville to our Greensboro plant was not an easy decision to make, especially given the long tradition of tobacco operations in Reidsville,” said Dan Carr, President & CEO of ITG Brands. “Reidsville has experienced and dedicated employees, a great business climate and cooperative public officials, however, it is a business decision we had to make,” he said.

By moving operations to Greensboro, ITG Brands will lower manufacturing and regulatory costs, allowing the company to continue to reinvest in its business and continue growing its brands, he said.

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ITG Brands’ products made at its Reidsville facility include USA Gold, Sonoma, Montclair and Rave cigarette brands. It manufactures Winston, Kool, Salem and Maverick brands in Greensboro.

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The company looked at a variety of factors and ranked the top 10 cities in North Carolina with the most recreational and social opportunities for retirees.

Hendersonville came in first, but Reidsville ranked ninth, sandwiched between Roxboro and Forest City, North Carolina.

“This study just proves what we’ve always known,” said Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker.

“Reidsville is not only a great place to live and work but also a wonderful place to retire. No wonder our City is a Certified Retirement Community by the State of North Carolina and the first City in the State to receive the coveted American Association of Retirement Communities’ ‘Seal of Approval.’”

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quality of life for retirees. First, it looked at state and local tax rates, considering both income and sales tax. Based on a typical retiree earning $35,000 annually either from retirement savings, social security or part-time employment and spending their disposable income on taxable goods, the company calculated effective rates. Secondly, SmartAsset determined the number of doctors’ offices, recreation

center and retirement centers per 1,000 residents in each area.

Finally, they found the number of seniors in each area as a percentage of the total population.

Each county and city was ranked on these three factors. An average ranking was calculated, weighting the three factors equally. Those areas with the lowest average ranking were determined to be the best place to retire.

Cone Health Hospitals named among Nation’s Best for Care and Safety Annie Penn Hospital, The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Wesley Long Hospital and Women’s Hospital are again listed among the top hospitals in the nation. The 2019 quality awards are from CareChex® — an information service of Quantros, Inc. CareChex has a unique rating system that the company says allows it to identify health networks that truly provide higher quality, lower cost care relative to their peers.

According to CareChex’s 2019 ratings, Cone Health hospitals are in the top 100 of all U.S. hospitals for medical excellence in 11 categories. This places Cone Health in the top 1 or 2% of all hospitals in most of these categories of care.

• Spinal Fusion – (Top 1% in the nation) • Spinal Surgery – (Top 1% in the nation) • Overall Surgical Care – (Top 1% in the nation) • General Surgery – (Top 1% in the nation) • Orthopedic Care – (Top 1% in the nation) • Pneumonia Care – (Top 1% in the nation) • Pulmonary Care – (Top 1% in the nation) • Major Cardiac Surgery – (Top 2% in the nation) • Major Orthopedic Surgery – (Top 2% in the nation) • Coronary Bypass Surgery – (Top 3% in the nation) • Neurological Care – (Top 4% in the nation) CareChex also recognized Cone Health as being in the top 100 of U.S. hospitals for patient safety in: • Pneumonia Care – (Top 1% in the nation) • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage – (Top 2% in the nation) • Neurological Care – (Top 2% in the nation) • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – (Top 2% in the nation) • Spinal Surgery –(Top 3% in the nation) • Women’s Health – (Top 3% in the nation) • Heart Attack Treatment – (Top 4% in the nation) • Major Neuro-Surgery – (Top 4% in the nation) “When people faced major health needs in the past, they went to a place with a well-known name. Now, we have data that shows you where to find the best care,” says Cone Health Chief Physician Executive Bruce Swords, MD, PhD. “And we have terrific data at Cone Health.”

A’s earned in Leapfrog safety grades

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Annie Penn Hospital, The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital and Wesley Long Hospital earned A’s in the fall 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. (This marks the 9th consecutive A for Wesley Long Hospital.) The hospitals are among 855 awarded an ‘A’ for efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. Alamance Regional Medical Center received a B. “Falls, medical errors and complications shouldn’t be part of a hospital stay. At Cone Health, we work to make sure that they aren’t,” says Cone Health Chief Physician Executive Bruce Swords, MD, PhD. “Recognitions like this one show that exceptional care, and exceptionally safe care, go hand in hand at Cone Health.”

The Leapfrog Group assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to hospitals based on how well they prevent medical errors, infections and other harms among patients in their care.

The Leapfrog Group does not rank specialty hospitals, so Cone Health Behavioral Health Hospital and Women’s Hospital were not graded.

“Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grades recognize hospitals like those at Cone Health that focus on advancing patient safety. This ranking provides a benchmark for hospitals, to determine how care at one hospital compares to others in a region,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “Hospitals that earn an A Hospital Safety Grade deserve to be recognized for their efforts in preventing medical harm and errors.”

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Aguilar Nominated for The Congress of Future Medical Leaders Soany Aguilar, a freshman at Rockingham County Senior High School of Reidsville, NC will be Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Lowell, MA on June 23-25, 2019 The Congress is an honorsonly program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be physicians or medical scientist, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal.

Soany's nomination letter was signed by Dr. Mario Capecchi, winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine and Science Director of the National Academy of Future Physicians

and Medical Scientists to represent North Carolina based on her academic achievement leadership potential and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine.

During the three-day Congress, Soany Aguilar will join students from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science Winners talk about leading medical research; be given advice from Ivy League and top medical school deans on what to expect in medical school; witness stories told by patients who are living medical miracles; be inspired by fellow teen medical science prodigies; and learn about cutting-edge advances and the future in medicine and medical technology.

"This is a crucial time in America when we need more doctors and medical scientists

who are even better prepared for a future that is changing exponentially," said Richard Rossi, Executive Director, National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientist. "Focused, bright and determined students like Sonay Aguilar are our future and she deserves all the mentoring and guidance we can give her."

The Academy offers free services and programs to students who want to be physicians or go into medical science.

Some of the services and programs the Academy offers are online social networks through which future doctors and medical scientist can communicate; opportunities for students to be guided and mentored by physicians and medical student; and communications for parents and students on college acceptance and finances, skills acquisition ,

internships, career guidance and much more.

The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientist was founded on the belief that we must identify prospective medical talent at the earliest possible age and help these students acquire the necessary experience and skills to take them to the doorstep of this vital

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Madison / Mayodan / Stoneville Historic cemetery gets makeover

By Sue Orellana

The town of Madison was born when Randall Duke Scales sold 96 half-acre lots at auction on June 3rd, 1818 according to the Town of Madison website.

The 200-year-old town has a lot of known history, showcasing two well-kept historical districts with beautiful buildings kept intact by caring business owners and townspeople. However, tucked away at the end of Nichols Street remained a mystery of historic graves shrouded by weeds as tall as 4 feet high, broken stones and memories slowly fading of its existence.

There were people who remembered it and remembered it very well and the condition of their beloved ancestors and relatives graves remained a disheartening experience for many, with graves being lost due to the disheveled state of the cemetery. Broken headstones, some covered in weathered dirt and moss, others covered by the ever-growing weeds made it unrealistic for any of Madison or the remaining family to visit the site. Some graves were only marked with a stone and others were mere indentions in the ground that appeared as obvious graves but the memory of who once was laid to rest is a mystery.

According to an article which can be found at any Rockingham County library, written by The James Hunter Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, this grave site was documented in 2003. After carefully recording names noting the overturned and broken stones, and even missing and unmarked graves they found in the “back section overgrown in weeds” that people were buried here as early as 1892 (Rosa Dalton 22yrs old, date of death 1892).

The earliest date of birth being

1827, James Foust. Upon inspection of the article it seems the state of the grave site was unkept even then.

It wasn’t until summer of 2018 that attention was brought back to the site when Kevin Baughn, Town manager asked “Your Community United Juniors” to clean up the graveyard. Trenton Phelps, who started the volunteer youth group is a young boy in our community who has been known for raising money for veterans, school backpack programs and many others who are in need and this was another opportunity where he could share his care and compassion and give to those in need.

Due to the possibility of snakes and ticks the group waited until November 3rd to start the cleanup allowing time to raise more awareness and gather even more volunteers in the community to help. By November 2nd a small group of people including Travis Phelps, Brandi Joyce, Alan Joyce – President of the Madison Merchants Guild and Owner of Inkternal Art Studio, Alisha Wilkins, Abby Wilkins, Cassie Wilkins, Chief Mike Rutherford, Capt. Jason White, was able to go out and cut away some of the overgrown grass and mark graves to allow the groups of volunteers to come in the next day to work.

Brandi Joyce of Internal Art Studio claims the grass was literally taller than her in some areas and she was distraught by the condition of the site saying, “Some of our history is in there.

People matter, and I wouldn't have wanted my loved ones resting place looking like this.” The next day Travis Phelps, Trenton Phelps with “Your Community United Juniors”, Shannon Phelps, Brandi Joyce, Alan Joyce, Leah Joyce, Ethan Joyce,

Christy Anderson, David C. Anderson, Treyton Purdy, Noah Purdy, Alisha Wilkins, Abby Wilkins, Cassie Wilkins, Cole Wilkins, Dane Jones, Colton Pruitt, Kevin Baughn - Town Manager of Madison, Shawn Reeder with Countyline Landscaping, Randy Lowe, Beulah Baptist Fountain of Youth Church, Mt. Carmel Holiness Church, St. Stephens Methodist, Zack and Mary Reynolds, and Chevie Manuel worked relentlessly mowing, scrubbing stones, discovering and recording graves, and giving the 257+ souls laid to rest the long overdue respect they deserve and the outcome was beautiful.

There is still much more work to do as the graves stretch all the way back through the woods to Big Beaver Island Creek according to volunteers at the site and it is assumed more graves may be found. Your Community United Juniors plans to find a way to raise money for the unmarked graves to purchase at least a small stone for these graves. The group found and confirmed WWI veteran graves, WWII veteran graves, graves of babies, Doctors, and even one teacher who was known in the community to have taught for 40 years in Rockingham county.

Some of the graves inspired the group to do some research because it was impossible to not be upset that this cemetery was in the state it was in.

No records of land ownership could be located. Only a record of sale with no documentation of who sold or bought the property in 1997 was found. The group tried to find ways to obtain a grant due to the veterans or due to the fact that this cemetery is the predominant site of burial for the historic “Freetown” when the emancipation proclamation was signed in 1863 and this section of town was given to the former slaves of Madison North Carolina. Research by Wendy Puckett confirmed that even slaves were buried in this location with James Foust being a documented slave, who later served in our armed forces and

became a beloved preacher after he served his country. The group learned they must have a map or list of graves to apply for grants to continue clean up, so they contacted the funeral home listed on many of the older and newest graves and so far, no map or list has been produced. If a grant is given without a map, it is said no more burials will continue, leaving the newest laid to rest in 2018 alone and the remaining family will never be able to be buried next to their beloved. The group is working hard to see that this does not happen as it is more than a tradition for many to be laid to rest next to their husband, wife or children. This simple cleanup has turned into an inspiration to so many and it is hoped that this site will never remain tucked away and forgotten again.

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Western Rockingham Treasures Stoneville revisited

By Therese Francin

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It’s a town which has a distinctive charm and quaintness.

Small, inviting and possessing a quiet perseverance in planning for, and reaching short and longterm goals.

Stoneville was settled near a ridge between the Mayo and Dan Rivers in the early 1800s.

In 1827 Deep Springs Plantation was built for James Madison Scales and his wife, Elizabeth Lesuer in a location which would later become the town of Stoneville. In 1843 the R.H. Lewis Tobacco Company was founded, and in the 1850s two brothers, Thomas and Pinkney Stone bought land in the area.

Incorporated in 1877, Stoneville was a stop on the NorfolkWestern rail line, which propelled this small town to become a trade hub for the surrounding area. The town profited from this location with the growth of the tobacco, cotton and gristmilling industries.

Stoneville’s optimism and progressive outlook was put to the test twenty years ago, when on March 20, 1998, a devastating F3 tornado ripped through the town, causing 34 million in damages along its 12 mile path of destruction, and tragically ending two lives.

To remember the tornado and the devastating toll it had on downtown Stoneville, the town has decided to erect a mural in an attractive mid-century postcard design. Other than being a beautiful piece of artistic wall art, the meaning behind the letters and depictions holds significant symbolic meaning to the town and its residents. The Downtown Core Group, volunteers who are dedicated to promoting the now rebuilt downtown area, are fostering the continued rebirth of the area. The mural design represents an important community thread.

Local artist and Core Group member, Brandon Hardison has succeeded in bringing the distinctive, bright and welcoming mural to life. It features a bright and cheery tag line “Welcome

Home” above STONEVILLE. A bright blue background distinguishes each letter, which are artistically displayed with a “message” within each and every letter. The “S” in the mural depicts a family enjoying a nature walk; the “T” shows the town clock in Friendship Park, with the hands stopped at 3:25 p.m., the time the swirling tornado touched down in the town limits. The “O” and “N” depict Stoneville’s old train depot, which was one of the buildings obliterated by the force of the tornado that stormy March day.

The “E” and “V” illustrate a field of tobacco and a tobacco barn, which was the heart of the economy that helped the town develop and grow.

The Stoneville Eagles of Stoneville High School are remembered in the “I” and “L”

letters, with a flying eagle and a close-up head shot of the eagle strategically placed within the lettering. And finally, there is locomotive within the “E” letter that ends the name display, which serves to recognize the importance of the railroad in the development and future prosperity of the town.

The cost of the mural brought the town closer together, by the commitment of the town with funds from a Façade Grant program, along with contributions from the Stoneville Rotary

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Although the tornado took much away from the quaint downtown area, the town has displayed a tenacious spirit of optimism, hope and rebirth.

There is a library, post office, bank, drug store, barber shop and restaurant, antique shops, along with a General Dollar Store located downtown.

Interestingly, there is a growing network of sidewalks and trails that connect downtown to beautiful neighborhoods and a park.

Friendship Park, where the mural is located, has a peaceful fountain depicting a playful and whimsical young girl stringing tobacco leaves, which represents an industry which helped grow Stoneville and all of Rockingham County.

That progressive spirit lives on in Stoneville, with the planning of an innovative “VestPocket” or Pocket Park to occupy a space downtown. These parks are specifically designed to create an oasis on a single vacant building lot or on small, irregular piece of land in a downtown area.

A pocket park (also known as a parkette, mini-park, vestpocket park or vesty park) is a small park accessible to the general public. Pocket parks provide greenery, a place to sit outdoors, and they may be created around a monument, historic marker or art project. Pocket parks provide an attractive option for creating new public spaces without large-scale redevelopment.

These projects embody the positive optimism and pride the community has in their quaint small town. These projects all help to reinforce the community spirit of hard work, friendliness, and optimism. These characteristics embody the town’s “cando” attitude after the 1998 tornado caused destruction and heartache. Like the mythical “Bird of the Phoenix”, the town has risen from the effects of the tornado to move on to create and nurture a positive atmosphere in the Western Rockingham area.

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Madison / Mayodan / Stoneville “An Old Fashioned Christmas” 2018 has been a celebration of the Town of Madison’s “200th Birthday”…Our Bicentennial Year! A year filled with events that have encompassed our traditional heritage, honored our ancestors and their many accomplishments. We take the best of these gifts from our small town and look to the future.

The Madison Merchants Guild finishes our momentous

year at “An Old Fashioned Christmas” on December 1st from 10:00am til 8:00pm in Historic Downtown Madison. Quaint shops, boutiques, eateries, businesses… small town hospitality… carriage rides down the main street…

Visits with Santa... Hot Chocolate… Carolers and

Holiday Music!

Taking a step back in time to relive that “old fashioned” Christmas feeling with the entire Town of Madison is always a treat.

All season enjoy the beautiful window and store displays, festive decorations and magical spirit.

Sing carols and enjoy the feelings and sights of the season.

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• Bridge- Wed. 9am-noon • Hand & Foot- Wed. 1-4pm OTHER • PickleballMon./Tues./Thur./Fri. from 9:00-11:00am- FREE • Saturday Pickleball- 8:0011:00am- FREE BUS TRIPS- 2019 Trip Schedule will be announced in late December CHOIR- The M-M Fellowship Choir will perform their annual Christmas concert at 11am on Saturday, December 8, 2018.

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• Monthly Genealogy Soirée 2018: 1 pm – 3 pm Tuesday, December 18th: Year Wrap-up, Planning for 2019 – What Genealogy Project Would You Like to Complete? Student package, Calendar of Class Dates included, available.

Classes are usually held in the Linda C. Vernon Genealogy Room. Students are notified of any changes. Handouts available. More information call: 336-548-6553/e-mail: genealogy@rcpl.org • Computer Classes – Classes will resume January 2nd 2019 Every Wednesday: 9 am – 10:30 am *Free to the Public.

Contact Madison-Mayodan Public Library: 336-548-6553 • Children’s Programing – Every Wednesday Programs: - Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am; Baby Times Storytime: 11:15 – 11:30 Newborns and Toddlers Welcome; Christmas Time!

- Teen Library Council: Meets – Wednesday, December 12th: 4 pm – Shelf Reading Training - Lego Club – Wednesday, December 19th: 4 pm - Join us for some building fun! For those who are in K – 5.

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• Girl Scout Meetings –

Saturday, December 1st and December 15th: Noon – 1 pm To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Jammin’ at the M & M – Monday, December 3rd: Tuning starts at 5 pm – Music starts at 5:30 pm The Jams are open to Pickers (Musicians) who play an acoustic instrument (Banjo, Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Dobro, Fiddle) and are interested in playing and having fun!Grinners (Listeners) who come just to enjoy the Music are also welcome to attend the jams!

• Game Time Free-for-All @ the Library – Thursday, December 6th: 6 pm – 7 pm.

Popcorn & Beverages Provided.

To be shown in the McMichael Community Room • Look Whose Coming to the Library? Santa! – Presented by the Western Friends of the Library: Thursday, December 13th: 6 pm – Closing - Join us for a Pajama Storytime, Refreshments AND a Visit with Santa! Be sure to bring your camera for a picture with Santa • Nary a Thing Chapter of “The Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club @ the Library – Tuesday, December 18th: 3 pm – 5 pm. Will be showing .

Episode Trivia, Prizes & Light

snacks provided. Come join our Club and have some “Goooooooood fun!” Call for more information: 336-5486553. To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Christmas Time Movie Fun! @ the Library – Thursday, December 20th: Noon Closing. See Flyers at the Library for Schedule of Events, Popcorn & Beverages Provided To be shown in the McMichael Community Room • Unwind with Adult Coloring & Challenge Your Mind with Puzzles – Friday, December 21st: 3 pm – 5 pm Relax with coloring pages and peaceful light music, or wake up the “grey matter” with puzzles, materials will be provided. Held in the McMichael Community Room • Christmas Storytime Saturday @ the Library – Saturday, December 22nd: 10:30 am.

Featuring Miss Dale. Join us for crafts, music, storytelling, puppets and more!

• A Viewing of White Christmas, Bloody Christmas & Discussion @ the Library – Thursday, December 27th: 5 pm – 7 pm Popcorn & Beverages Provided.

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For the Fun of it...

Raining

Taxi

Q/A - Venison for dinner, again?

Last week, a lady in a taxi heading for the airport leaned over to ask the driver a question.

To get his attention she gently tapped him on the shoulder.

The driver immediately screamed, lost control of the taxi, nearly hit a bus, drove over the curb and stopped just inches from a telephone pole.

For a few moments everything was silent, then the trembling driver said, “Are you ok?

I’m so sorry, but you scared the daylights out of me.”

The badly shaken lady apologized to the driver, “I didn’t realize that a simple tap on the shoulder would scare you so badly!”

The driver replied, “No, no, I’m the one who is sorry, it’s my fault. Today is my first day driving a cab, I’ve been driving a hearse for the last 25 years!”

How Politics Work I told my son "I want you to marry a girl of my choice!"

He said "NO." I told him, "It's Bill Gates' daughter!!!!"

He said "OKAY!" Got in contact with Bill Gates and told him "I want your daughter to marry my son!"

He said "NO!" Told him my son was the CEO of the World Bank!

He said "OKAY!" Went to the President of the World Bank and told him to make my son CEO of the Bank!

He said "NO!" Told him my son was Bill Gates' son-in-Law! He said "OKAY!" And that my friends is exactly how politics works.

Bet A proud and confident genius makes a bet with an idiot. The genius says, "Hey idiot, every question I ask you that you don't know the answer, you have to give me $5. And if you ask me a question and I can't answer yours I will give you $5,000." The idiot says, "Okay." The genius then asks, "How many continents are there in the world?" The idiot doesn't know and hands over the $5. The idiot says, "Now me ask: what animal stands with two legs but sleeps with three?" The genius tries and searches very hard for the answer but gives up and hands over the $5000. The genius says, "Dang it, I lost. By the way, what was the answer to your question?" The idiot hands over $5.

Help Wanted A man was walking down the street and saw a sign in a store window that said "Help Wanted," so the man ran in the store and yelled out, "What's wrong?!"

Santa

A girl asks her father, " Why does it rain? Is it God sweating or crying?" " No," says her father, " it rains to make the plants grow. Do you understand?" " Not exactly," says the girl. " Why does it rain on the sidewalk?"

Santa, standing on a railway platform, suddenly runs and stands on the tracks.

Station director yells, "Santa, move out of the way! The train is arriving!"

Santa retorts, "Haven't you heard the announcement that the train is arriving on the platform?"

Oh, deer!

DECEMBER MAZE OF THE MONTH

Barber Shop A customer walks into his Barbershop and the barber ask, “ How do you want it cut today?”

The customer says, “Can you make it wavy on top, faded on one side , and make the neckline crooked and uneven?” Confused, the barber ask, “Why would you want your hair cut like that?” The customer replies, “Because that’s how you did it the last time!”

Perfect Son A: I have the perfect son.

B: Does he smoke?

A: No, he doesn’t.

B: Does he drink whiskey?

A: No, he doesn’t.

B: Does he ever come home late?

A: No, he doesn’t.

B: I guess you really do have the perfect son. How old is he?

A: He will be six months old next Wednesday.

Desert There were 3 men in the desert. They all wanted something to cool them down.

One brought a pail of water.

The second brought an umbrella.

The third took out a car door.

The other two said,"Why do you have a car door?" The person said, "So we could roll the windows down when we get hot!"

• • • •• • How did the ornament get addicted to Christmas?

He was hooked on trees his whole life.

• Why was Santa’s little helper depressed?

Because he had very low elf esteem.

• What does the Grinch do with a baseball bat?

Hits a gnome and runs.

• What do you call a broke Santa Claus?

Saint-nickel-less.

• Why do mummies like Christmas so much?

They’re into all the wrapping.

• How much did Santa pay for his sleigh?

Nothing. It was on the house!

• What do you call a kid who doesn’t believe in Santa?

A rebel without a Claus.

• Why did Frosty ask for a divorce?

His wife was a total flake.

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Continued from Page 1 I drew out on regular 8.5 x With the two seperate 11 paper an example of what I publications a month, I of course wanted my product to look like, needed help. Thus my family with an explantation of my came to my rescue. vision. I also began gathering Including my daughter news, schedules, editorial, jokes. Elizabeth who started working I wrote a few articles. I sold with me full time and also hired several ads to very trusting busithree sales persons. We moved ness owners who hoped my to a large office across from vision would come to life. These Morehead Hosp. brave and trusting businesses After a very trying two and included: Fair Funeral Home, a half years, with more than Chilton’s Body Shop, Master twice the work for 1/2 the Lube, Ramsey’s Barber Shop as advantage, the dream to be well as Ace TV Rentals, Genesis flexible and work my passion Medical, Parntership for Drug was fading. After much research Free America, Choice Center and soul searching the two-issue Homes, Domino’s Car Sales, per month project came to an Smarts Citgo, Electric rBeach end two and half years later.

Tanning, Beanies-R-Us, We closed the Wayne’s Golf Shop, office on Hwy 14, came LUV Homes, World back to my newly Under Pet Connection, created home office, Primerica Insurance, where Elizabeth and I DND Cards and took on all the sales Collectibles. again and production So within one and work again. a half months of leavNow back to Lisa ing the Eden Daily one cohesive issue per Griffith News I had my first month, we began paper out to the public. concentrating on all the Although small, I had municipalities. We accomplished what I added sections for the had set out to do: larger municipal areas Provide Eden with a including Reidsville paper that was locally and Wentworth as well owned and locally as Western focused. The first issue Rockingham which was distributed on includes Madison, Elizabeth December 1st, 1998 Mayodan and Doss Lots of prayers, Stoneville. support from my family and hard I now have a 30 second work brought Eden’s Own commute, and only Elizabeth Journal into being. and I handle the daily business For the first couple years I contacts, interviews, design, pasted up copy, and physically sales, interviewing, writing, carried the layout sheets to our editing, finance, billing and printers. Later we advanced to more. My husband David hanCD’s carried directly to the dles ciruclation and stand care. printers. I now go to press via Eden’s Own Journal has FTP site and never leave my grown substanially. We now get desk. news from the all the various Our first issue was only city’s departments, chambers, eight pages all black and white senior centers, civic groups and with simple graphics, no photos. more as well as the businesses Over the next 10 years it went to sharing their news.

44 pages with 24 pages with full With only a limted space color photos, graphics and more. each month I have to be very Constantly growing, for the creative in the choices as to what first 10 years I myself handled goes to print or not. the sales, design, writing and Eden’s Own Journal / gathering of information. I had Rockingham County Star is still help from my family with the free on over 135 stands throughdelivery. Eden’s Own Journal at out our county. The printing is that time was only Eden orientfully supported by our advertised. With growth comes change eres who share in our mission: and a lot of both happend over Investing in the Quality of Life the next 10 years. in Rockingham County.

By 2008 we were up to the We print good news, maximum capacity of any important information, regional press. We had to either schedules, events, plans and substantially raise our prices or citizen features to the move to two publications month- community. There’s enough ly. bad news on a daily barrage of We then branched out to the radio, tv, internet and social entire county and in 2008 began media. We need the support of 2 seperate issues per month. The all the county in getting out the idea of changing the name of the good news we all need to know. entire paper to Rockingham Sometime in the future my County Star was tossed around, daughter Elizabeth will take on but after surveying my largest the publishers seat when I decide base at the time, Eden advertisto retire. She has trained for it ers and readers, I soon undersince she was 14. stood that would alientate my We are so blessed to have strongest supporters at the time. come this far, and to have the As a result, I kept the name trust of the cities, towns, busiEden’s Own Journal, but adopted nesses and citizens. We are here the name “Rockingham County for the people, the businesses Star” for our section which runs and cities that make up our fine througout the paper on countycounty, and hope to be for at wide news. least 20 more years!

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Root & Branch... Continued from Page 15 parents: “September 3rd, we got aboard the British steamer, City of Marseilles and sailed out by the Statue of Liberty. The days

were quiet and the oceans rough.

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arrived at Toul [France] October 21st and are now at Moniac and St. Vhectil. Trees are torn to pieces for miles. The country is a continuous row of trenches and barb wire entanglement.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I for one have so much to be thankful for. I am in good health and the war is now over. Many will not return home, while others have lost legs, arms or other injuries that will affect them as long as they live.”

Clay M. Wilson, Bourie, France to Uncle L.B. Wilson, Stokesdale: “We were in the last big battle of the war on the 9th, 10th and 11th of November near Verdun against the best soldiers the Germans had. It was a happy time for us when the last shots were fired the 11th of November at 11 o’clock. I hope peace will reign throughout the world forever. We haven’t seen any French girls we love. None so good or smart none so pretty as American girls. There is nothing in France to buy except sardines, nuts and wine.”

Dick Stokes to his sister, Mary Stokes: This is Thanksgiving and oh I would love to stop in and be with you. We are yet in France and moving every day. Houses are built of sticks and rocks. The little village is old and said to have been built in the time of Cesar. The rock churches in France are interesting.”

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through this drive and you do, I would like for you to write my folks and tell them I was thinking of them to the last and I will do the same for you.’ We shook hands, put our hands on my pocket testament and swore to our best. Tom died like a man with no fear on his face. I got a piece of shrapnel in my left hip and am now in base hospital at Vichy, France.”

More stories can be found in the quarterly journal of the Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties or old newspapers. Thanks to John Dallas for his diligent work in reading through old newspapers contributing to this article.

For research information contact: Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 27027-0152; Website: http://gsrsnc.com/ Elvin Perkins, Jr., President, GSRS; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Room, MadisonMayodan Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, NC 27025; Phone (336) 548-6553

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120th Infantry, 30th Division, A.E.F. to his mother, Mrs. J.J. Brown of Reidsville: “I guess you think I am dead now, not writing as often as I might. With the war over we will soon be coming home. I got through all the days until the last one when I got a dose of Jerry’s gas. I was sent to the hospital and stayed there three weeks. I think we have seen enough of the country over here. You wanted to know about the boys killed. The ones from Reidsville were Julius Coleman, Nelson Rayfield, Percy Southard and Charlie Carroll. I helped to bury them.

Don’t think about getting me the Christmas coupon. I will make up for it when I get back [home].”

Charles Lundgren, O.L., 11th Infantry, A.E.F., to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. M. Baughn, Madison: “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I am taking the liberty to write you. Tom and I were great friends and I miss him. We often talked of good times we would have back home. On September 17th we went into the drive that ended our dreams. As we lay in no man’s land, Tom said to me a few minutes before zero hour, ‘If I don’t come

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Compiled by Margaret Petty • To keep holiday greenery fresh longer, re-cut the stems, and soak in water overnight. For evergreens like fir and spruce that shed needles, spray the boughs with a floral fixative available at a garden center • Cut back on watering and fertilizing houseplants. They don’t need as much in the winter. Water when the soil is dry to the touch, and hold off fertilizing until March (update: some indoor plants need fertilizer at half strength) • Sponge off glossy leaved houseplants (philodendrons, rubber plants, etc.) to allow them to breathe (update: put them into the shower under cool water) • To prolong the bloom of amaryllis: Once the bud opens, remove the yellow anthers inside the flower with tweezers before they shed pollen. They will also last longer if the plant is moved to a cooler room at night and kept out of direct sunlight during the day. Use bamboo stakes and twine or raffia to keep larger blooms straight.

• Pot paperwhites inside every week for continuous bloom well into the New Year • Continue planting spring bulbs outside as long as the ground is not frozen • Spray roses and surrounding soil with winter washes to keep black spot under control • Get your soil tested in late fall or early winter; make any changes now to get a jump start on spring.

• Amend soil and prepare beds during dry weather; leave wet soil alone!

• Avoid using salt based chemical de-icers on sidewalks—it is bad for nearby plants. Instead, use a potassium or calcium based mix or plain old sand • Stay off frozen grass!

• Keep bird feeders filled, especially when there is snow on the ground • Water shrubs and trees which are growing under the eaves of the house; water all new plants regularly when there is insufficient rain • Celebrate the winter solstice on December 21st by burning a Yule log

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“That Little Pork Shop” “That Little Pork Shop” is the name of a new restaurant expected to open by the end of November at 629 Monroe Street, formerly Angelo’s Pizza Pub and Kitty’s. The venue is open and airy and is best described as a “funky little BBQ joint” by owner Donna Hopkins, formerly of Red River Grille. Donna has completed extensive renovations of the building for her new restaurant.

Southern Sisters Southern Sisters, a former Patrick Street retailer, has returned to Eden and is now located at 711 Washington Street in the former Macy J’s building.

Southern Sisters sells women’s and children’s clothing and accessories.

Draper Children’s Christmas Parade This event will take place Saturday, December 1st at 11:00am beginning on Meadow Road, extending through Fieldcrest Road and ending on Stadium Drive.

Winterfest & Jingle Bell Rockin 5K—New Event!

The inaugural event will take place on Saturday, December 8th from 4:00pm-8:00pm at Grogan Park located at Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive. There will be an inflatable slide, movie, hot chocolate, hot cider and more. The tree lighting happens at 6:30pm. This is a great

opportunity to have some fun on a Saturday night. Don’t miss it.

Mitchell’s Drug This long-time Eden pharmacy is located at 544 Morgan Road in the Cook Block area of our city.

Mitchell’s is a full-service pharmacy offering delivery service in addition to their retail store.

They are open Monday-Saturday, 9:00am-7:00pm. Call 336-6233132 for more information.

Smartflower Karastan/Mohawk Industries joined Groundswell and other project partners in Eden to unveil a new smartflower™ solar energy unit in on Panther Lane between Morehead High School and Central Elementary School on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. Attendees experienced a demonstration of the technology and learn how the partnership will bring the benefits of solar energy and educational opportunities for students of Rockingham County Schools.

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Outstanding Volunteer Posthumously Presented to Judy White for Senior Angel Tree Project The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners awarded the "Outstanding Volunteer Award Posthumously" to Judy White for her tireless work with the Senior Angel Tree Project.

County Commissioner W. Keith Mabe made the presentation to Judy White's son, Wally, at the Nov. 19th meeting of the Rockingham Board of Commissioners in Wentworth.

The Outstanding Volunteer Nomination explained that Judy White created the Senior Angel Tree in 1998 in Rockingham County. Per the nomination: "Because her dry cleaners was already collecting coats for the Salvation Army, she asked the Salvation Army to partner with

her on this program. She hosted a tree in her business with angels to collect gifts for seniors who had no family, or wouldn't be expecting gifts, so that they could still enjoy Christmas.

Many years, she purchased for multiple angels to make sure everyone would receive a gift.

In 19 years, over 300 seniors have received Christmas gifts because of this program she created. Judy White passed away in August 2017. Her request was that people would donate to the Senior Angel Tree in lieu of flowers because she wanted the program to continue. For the 20th Anniversary, her family has sought out a new second location so that the program will

Keith Mabe made the presentation to Judy White's son, Wally White become countywide."

Those interested in participating in the Senior Angel Tree Program, may stop by Zibbys Cleaners in Eden, LaBoutique in Reidsville, or the Rockingham County Salvation Army. www.MyRockinghamCounty NC.com

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On Sept. 18, 2018, the Rockingham County Board of Elections Vice Chair, Royce Richardson, was presented an award from the North Carolina State Board of Elections earning the title of Certified North Carolina Elections Official.

After satisfying the requirements, Richardson completed and passed the certification exam given by the State Board of Elections on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.

Richardson resides in Madison; is married to Margherita DeRosa; has 3 children and 10 grandchildren. He has been on the Elections Board since 2013, and is active in many civic groups in Rockingham County.

Richardson is only the second Elections Board Member in Rockingham County to receive this certification.

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that this was the way everyone celebrated Christmas. The four door Chevy may not have looked like Santa’s sleigh but to many children it was a close second and Moonlight Murphy could easily pass as Santa if he donned the beard and red suit. Moonlight steered his taxi onto Fieldcrest Road with his young daughter by his side.

Thomas Ray Murphy was born in 1912 in the Cascade area. As a young man he sought a job at the largest employer in the area, Marshall-Fields.

Marshall-Fields was forerunner of Fieldcrest Mills, employed many of the people in the area looking to better themselves and get away from the hard farm life.

By 1930, to the dismay of mill workers and farm laborers, the Great Depression had exploded on the scene making life much harder for everyone as if it was not hard enough already.

About this time the moniker of Moonlight was bestowed upon him and he proudly kept that label the rest of his life.

There are many explanations of how this came about to be his calling card. One said that it was a character out of the newspaper comic strips of that time. Some said it was because he only came out and sold liquor at night. Still other people said it was because he worked in the mill and then moonlighted the taxi business at night. Still another source says that officer B.K. Carter caught him walking down the railroad tracks in the moonlight one night to get to his hidden stash of alcohol and warned him that he

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The tall and athletic Moonlight was an exceptional basketball player for the Draper YMCA. The Leaksville News often mentioned Moonlight Murphy leading his team to victory. Later on, Moonlight was an astute referee in the YMCA’s games. Moonlight also was a strong baseball player and supporter of the local teams. While playing ball and working at the mill, Moonlight realized this was

not the future he wanted.

Moonlight noticed that there was a growing need for taxi cabs. Many folks did not have a car or know how to drive. At that time, if a family had one vehicle they were considered to be well off at that time. Moonlight left the mill to try his hand at being his own boss while his friends good-naturedly teased him saying “If you are too lazy to be a cop you become a cab driver.”

Moonlight, with his dry humor come back with “You have to be a cab driver before you can be a cop.”

The popular Moonlight rapidly secured his place by offering a valuable service to the community. By time World War 2 forced itself on the scene, Moonlight was about thirtyyears-old and was indispensable to the community. With gas rationing being imposed on the population, Moonlight used his connections to acquire bogus ration cards that insured his cabs never had a dry tank and his business prospered greatly.

While the transportation of the population had slowed down considerably due to the shortage of fuel, Moonlight was able to take a couple of his cars loaded with young ball players to neighboring towns for games that were attended by good sized crowds starving for some type of diversion from the war. In one hotly contested game in Danville, an extremely large and strong empire made a biased call that cost Moonlight’s team the game. The team returned to town enraged. Moonlight shared in this rage and was saying a few choice words when one of the players asked him why he did not accost the umpire. Moonlight turned around slowly in the car and looked the player in the eye and said, “I am not that mad.”

In 1945 Moonlight made another step in his business as he opened his first cab stand on

Fieldcrest Road, Draper. After the war, law enforcement officers had a phone that was positioned on a telephone pole in downtown Draper. The phone box was locked to keep the pranksters out and reserve it for the police. Not to be outdone, Moonlight had one installed outside his cab stand thus enabling him to sit in his car and answer the phone. He would then make his pickup and return to his perch.

Moonlight’s Cab had entered it’s golden age, propelled by furnishing transportation to a community that was heavily dependent on reliable transportation. With gas rationing in effect, Moonlight was able to supply a vital service to the community providing transportation to the mills and trips to the stores-he was never out of fuel. When the war was over, many servicemen returned to town and with no cars being manufactured during the hostilities causing a shortage of affordable transport, Moonlight’s service continued to grow.

As a community leader, Moonlight was very generous in contributing to the Draper YMCA as well as the Draper High School Blue Bantams athletic programs. It was nothing for him to supply monetary or transportation assistance for the teams as well as treating them to meals after the games. He was the key figure in sending the high school football teams to watch college games as a treat.

With his full schedule he found time to be a member of the Draper Volunteer Fire Department. One of his cars had a siren and lights mounted on it for this purpose. By the early 50’s, with the Draper Speedway opening, Moonlight became a race fan. He loaned his fire department car to pull George Meade’s # 78 car to Bowman Gray Stadium on Saturday night.

On the way home, the driver of the #78 car, Gordon Mangum, enjoyed throwing the lights and sirens on fellow racer Carl Burris and pulling him over. The race crew roared with laughter as they sped past unsuspecting racers in the Moonlight cab car.

This was a time when cab operators prospered greatly. It was a known secret that the cabs in the Tri-Cities area had a side business of providing spirits to their customers. There was probably moonshine sold but most clients preferred bonded liquor out of Danville stores. Since the alcohol had the tax paid on it, the revenue man was not particularly interested in their cargo.

Moonlight dipped into this well of prosperity as he took his cab full of friends to the liquor stores in Danville and each bought his limit. Other friends of Moonlight would also pick up the bottles for him when they made trips to Danville.

This had to be a very lucrative trade as one Draper cab driver, Jeff Ayers, was rather

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Continued from Page 30 extravagant with his spending habits and even owned and flew a small plane at the Tri-City Airport on Meadow Road. When his aircraft crashed on Easter Monday in 1950 killing Luther Lemons and himself, a shoebox was found in his car filled to capacity with money.

Moonlight never flaunted his alternate income as Ayers did. Moonlight gave generously to the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unfortunate few.

Not only did he support the youthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s athletic programs, he helped many people out that were experiencing hard times.

Nothing happened in Draper without Moonlight knowing about it. If a family was experiencing financial difficulty for whatever reason, Moonlight would be there to help them through. He had a fondness for children and always looked after them whether it be picking them off the streets walking home from school in the rain to sending the less fortunate young ones to the Draper shoe store telling the owner to put their new shoes on his bill.

Moonlight sold and delivered mainly pints of liquor to his trusted customers. He reasoned that they were going to take a drink anyway and buy it from somewhere else if he did not supply it. He did not sell to just anybody and would deliver it to the house so they would not have to make a trip to Virginia.

If a customer could not handle it or not take care of his family, he would be cut off. Moonlight did not tolerate any man that would not look after his family.

While most of the townspeople turned a blind eye to the cab stand a few do-gooders pressured Draperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief of police Jack Talbert to do something in the early 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Jack had to make a showing and raided Moonlight. They searched the place over but could only find a small number of bottles. Jack poured what was left in the bottom of all the bottles into one and with that miniscule amount Moonlight was charged. A few days later an irate Jack Talbert returned to the cab stand and confronted Moonlight about someone telling him that Moonlight was saying some very derogatory comments about him.

Moonlight replied,â&#x20AC;? I did not tell him that, he must have found out on his on.â&#x20AC;? Judge Peters gave a very light fine to Moonlight for this escapade.

Moonlight was good friends with Sheriff Carl Axsom and Draperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief of police Willie Adkins was seen leaving the cab stand on more than one occasion. Since Moonlight knew everything that was going on in town, it made sense for the local law enforcement to communicate on a regular basis. There was more than a few minor raids on the cab stand but nothing was ever found.

After the towns consolidated in 1967 to become Eden, the first police chief, Marshall Clark, made it a priority to end Moonlightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side business. Clark

wanted to make a name for himself in the new town and was a little heavy handed in his dealings with a lot of townspeople.

He had heard of Moonlightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work and put a target on the cab stand and raided it. With all the friends Moonlight had in law enforcement, he had ample time to clean up, leaving Clark with one of his unsuccessful forays.

Clark finally gave up on catching Moonlight.

Moonlight may have had a few of his drivers brought before Judge Peters for simple possession. Judge Peters said at one trial, â&#x20AC;&#x153; I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want the spokes, I want the hub.â&#x20AC;? That was just a hollow treat as Judge Peters knew Moonlight and had no intention of pursuing the matter.

Moonlightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legal business continued to be prosperous as he was now the sole cab service in town. His cabs took children to school, their parents to work, and among other things would pick up groceries at the local stores and take them to customers that couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to town and pick up their needs.

Moonlight, with his ever present unlit cigar, had put on a lot of weight since his athletic days making it difficult to get in and out of his cars. Every business he pulled up to in town gave him curb service with a smile. Bill Woodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Railroad CafĂŠ, Roy Saunderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Texaco, and Meadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garage both furnished him with this service out of respect.

Moonlight kept a big wad of money in one pocket. The left-handed man also kept a 32 caliber revolver in his other pocket. Fortunately, he never had to use it. Still, with all the money he was making, he never amassed a large amount because he gave away the vast majority of it helping families out, especially those with children. He once heard a young boy he was ferrying say after they passed a man mowing his yard, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I had a lawnmower, I would mow some yards and make me some money.â&#x20AC;? As sign of Moonlightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generosity, the boy was surprised with a brand new mower.

Moonlight had a strong Christian background that followed him through life even though he was a sporadic church attendee. At one time there was even a small church service at the cab stand on Sunday morning which the Lord knows they all needed it. Moonlight offered free service to anyone that wanted to go to church on Sunday.

He would take them to church and pick them back up after service. He took one family that did not drive to church for years.

Moonlightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife went to the Church of God in Draper for years without him, but he pitched in and supplied a lot of the goodies for the Christmas bags that the church gave out every Christmas. His wife would diligently prepare the Christmas gifts every year.

After years of bypassing the church, he finally started going to his wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s church. Moonlight and his wife went to the Church of God in Draper for years.

When he started attending church regularly he asked his step-daughter Dale to hold his

hand. She remarked that he did not need her help to go up the steps. Moonlight replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know, but if lightning strikes me, it will get you too.â&#x20AC;? Moonlight became a devout Christian as was evident by his string of consecutive Sundays that he never missed service.

In his latter years, it was becoming more difficult for him to walk even with his cane. He often remarked that the church needed a ramp built for people with disabilities. He passed away before this endeavor could be realized but because of him it became a reality. Many people contributed to have the ramp built and a plaque is at the Church of God in remembrance of this honorable man.

As the years went by, more people started having their own cars so there was less need for the taxi industry. Moonlight may have not had the best drivers at this time. One of his cabs was at Meadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garage every other month to fix a fender bender.

Moonlight was still holding his own when Fieldcrest Mills pulled out of Eden leaving an economic void that is still present. The taxi business was on a decline and it too would never be the same again. About this time Moonlight closed down his cab stand and retired but it was short lived as boredom set in. He partnered with a friend and went back into business for a short while.

The taxis in Eden had died out by time Moonlight passed away in 1995. Moonlight had come on the scene at the right time, in the right business to help the people of the town when they needed it. No one in town has ever said a bad word about this big man. The mention of his name draws a smile from those remembering the days his taxis ruled the roads of this small mill town. Everyone that knew Moonlight has a special story to tell of his exploits. He lived by the saying-â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;it is better to give than to receive.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; He just did not wait for Christmas to be generous, he practiced it all year round being a Godsend to many.

Although unorthodox in some ways, he was a class act that can never be repeated. True to the holy scriptures, he looked after the widows and the orphans.

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On October 19, Gildan VP of Wholesale DistributionPrintwear Nick Freitag, RCC President Mark Kinlaw and Eden Director of Economic Development Mike Dougherty served as panelists at this Triad Business Journal event. Topics covered during the event included MillerCoors, Piedmont Triad road improvements, the UNC acquisition of Morehead Hospital, the Southern Virginia Mega Site at Berry Hill and Commonwealth Crossing.

Mr. Freitag recounted Gildan’s 2010 expansion towards automation in the Eden facility thereby making them much more efficient. When he first arrived in Eden, trucks were handloaded and not in any particular order. It took customers 3 hours to unload a truck. That is now down to one hour because the colors and sizes of each shirt are arranged in a much more efficient pattern. This automation led to more Eden jobs. As Eden’s largest industrial employer, Gildan now employs 500 fulltime and an additional 100+ temporary workers.

RCC President Mark Kinlaw discussed the ¼-cent sales tax initiative and how the workforce development center that it will fund will make Rockingham County more competitive in attracting industry.

Workforce is the most significant factor in industrial recruitment because of the low unemployment rate as well as the need for more skilled labor.

Dougherty discussed the recent increased interest in the Southern Virginia Mega Site at Berry Hill, the need to continue transportation improvements, and developments at the MillerCoors facility. At least three companies have expressed interest in this facility of late. He also noted the importance of the UNC Healthcare acquisition of Eden’s largest employer, the former Morehead Hospital. It is dif-

Entrepreneurship Program/ SCORE Volunteers are working together to shape an Eden entrepreneurship program that could feed into a local SCORE chapter.

SCORE is the Service Corp of Retired Executives who donate their time to help aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with their business needs. The program will contain many strategies of economic development recommended in the Positively Eden Strategic Plan.

Opioid Crisis Meeting NC Senator Phil Berger hosted an October meeting in Stokes County about the opioid crisis in the rural areas of NC. Several people spoke about the status of opioid abuse in Stokes and Rockingham Counties.

There was a packed house in the Stokes County community center. Some interesting facts and recommendations resulting from the meeting include: • 115 Americans die from opioid overdose daily • 97.4% of opioid misuse originates from prescription drug use.

• Rockingham County o 2016 61 overdoses o 2017 129 overdoses o 2018 98 through September meaning they are on course to surpass 2017 • Professionals say that people who overcome opioid addiction

should be treated like heroes and not villains, which is often the case.

• People on disability often sell opioids to make ends meet.

• The loss of marijuana sale profits in states that have approved marijuana for recreational use has caused the drug cartels to sell harder drugs, such as heroin, often laced with fentanyl, to compensate for these losses.

Lidl In late October, an Eden resident emailed Lidl about the status of the Eden store. This is part of the response she received: “I can certainly understand your frustrations in regards to Lidl opening in Eden, and I wish that I had more updated information to provide. I will let our real estate team know that you’ve asked about this location... I hope that we will have some good news to share in the future”.

The company knows Eden consumers and City Staff are eager for the store opening.

However, it becomes increasingly apparent that nothing will happen until they get their internal issues corrected. This store not opening does not have much to do with Eden; it has quite a lot to do with the realities of the U.S. market that have not been favorable to them with their current product mix and marketing strategies.

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SGRTex Building A Charlotte, NC Commercial Property Asset Recovery Company has been selected as the Receiver for the SGRTex property located on Summit Road in Eden. This company is charged with selling the property as quickly as possible. Numerous commercial real estate brokers and yarn-spinning companies have been contacted about this available facility. The 180,000 SF facility should be quite marketable with or without the current included equipment.

622 Washington Street At the October Eden City Council meeting the Council chose to accept the standing high bid of $15,573.50 for this downtown building. Small finish work is being completed and sale documents are being prepared to complete the transfer of the property to the new owner. The City used a grant to help rehabilitate the building, which will now house a functioning business and return the property to the tax rolls.

Fieldcrest Public Space A lighting package is part of the renovation of this public space located at the corner of Mill Avenue and Fieldcrest Road in the downtown Draper area of Eden. It will be completed as weather permits. Proposals to secure the back of the building were favorably received by the Positively Eden Strategic Planning Commission. Benches are being proposed for the space to provide seating.

Bridge Street Parking A Home Trust Endowment grant is expected to be used to complete the project by striping the lot and general landscaping.

New signage to more effectively direct motorists to the municipal parking lot located next to Holland and Associates was supported by the Positively Eden Strategic Planning Commission.

Eden Downtown Development Inc. (EDDI) The Eden Downtown Development Corporation has submitted Ashley Latham Photography for a 2018 NC Main Street Award for Best Endangered Property Rescue for her work in transforming three, formerly vacant buildings on Washington Street. The EDDI has expressed interest in a project involving the restoration of the historic Balmar Theater in the Draper Municipal Service District of Eden.

The Boulevard The merchants hosted a Cars and Crabs event from on November 17, a combination car show and low country boil.

Eden Preservation Society The Eden Rotary Club and Eden Preservation Society continue collecting artifacts for the Luther Hodges exhibit that will

be coming soon to Eden City Hall. Hodges was born in Cascade, VA but spent most of his formative years in the Spray section of Eden. He had a distinguished career as U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Lieutenant Governor and Governor of NC and Chairman of the Research Triangle Park Foundation. If you have items related to Luther Hodges that you would like to donate to the exhibit, please contact Randy Hunt at 336-6128034. This project has been generously supported by the Home Trust Endowment of Home Trust Bank.

Historic Preservation Commission The Historic Preservation Commission met in October and discussed code enforcement efforts as they relate to historic preservation, and ways the Commission can better protect historic properties. In addition, they discussed the Baptist Church steeple. A letter from the State has now been received stating they have reached out to the minister and congregation of the church regarding this matter. The State notes that they DO NOT believe the replacement of the steeple is enough reason to warrant removal from the National Register.

Wire Animal Public Art Watch our Explore Eden Facebook page and keep up with artist Josh Cote as he creates our 6 wire animals for our latest Public Art Project in Grogan Park. The rabbits, fox and owl are completed! He is currently working on the beautiful heron.

Small Business Video Videographer Chase Nappier videoed seven Eden businesses for the Small Business Video that will be placed on the City of Eden web site next to the industry video.

The businesses profiled included Make It Fit More Alterations, Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, Turner Furniture, Cirrus Construction, Sweet Revenge Bakery and Occasion Cakes, Mitchell’s Drug, and Belladonna Antiques and Originals.

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Community Accents Program & Parks & Recreation Radio Program Staff will participate in the Community Accents Program with WLOE (Wonderful Land of Eden) on December 14.

Be Healthy Rockingham County Staff continues to be involved with Be Healthy Rockingham. They will attend the Be Healthy Rockingham meeting on December 12.

Softball Tournaments There are softball tournaments scheduled at Freedom

Park on December 1-2, and December 8-9. These events bring visitors to our community who end up spending money that helps our local economy.

Splash Pad Update The City Council awarded a contract to Cirrus Construction to Design and Build the Freedom Park Splash Pad Bath House at their monthly meeting in October. Cirrus Construction is preparing construction documents and plans on beginning construction sometime in December 2018. VORTEX is preparing construction documents for the Freedom Park Splash Pad and they plan to begin construction in December.

Matrimony Creek Greenway Nature Trail & Parking Lot The trail has been re-opened now that the necessary repairs have been completed due to tropical storm Michael. Special thanks to the employees involved in the work to restore this trail. Also, the City Council authorized the paving of the Matrimony Creek Greenway Nature Trail Parking Lot at their September meeting, using funds from the Positively Eden Strategic Plan Funds for FY 2018-19. This project was put on hold until the spring of 2019 due to the damage from Michael.

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Street Resurfacing Projects FY 2018-19 Street Resurfacing Contract, No. 2 : The scope of work includes the repair and resurfacing along sections of: Norman Drive, Smith Street, Lewis Street, Seymour Court, Coleman Street, Greenwood Street, Carroll Street, Davis Street, Riverside Drive, Thomas Street, Wedgewood Court, City Hall Drive, Madison Street, Wildflower Lane and Highland Park Drive. The work is scheduled to be completed by May of 2019. The bid opening will be held on December 13, 2018.

Asphalt Pavement Crack Sealing The city has hired Delta Contracting to crack seal E. Moore Street, the walking track and some of the parking lots at Freedom Park.

Restriping Country Club Dr. The city will be restriping a section of Country Club Drive to install a lane of traffic specifically for the student pickup line that stages along the west side of Country Club Drive in the afternoons. The centerline will be shifted to the east approximately 10 feet to allow for a third lane of traffic. The new lane of traffic will be designated as a turn lane into the school parking lot and will be marked with single right turn arrows. The new markings will be installed as soon as weather permits.

Asphalt Pavement Repair at Freedom Park The city has hired Dalton Enterprises Asphalt Paving to repair a section of the roadway near the amphitheater at Freedom Park. Road closures will be necessary to complete the construction so please avoid the work zones while crews work.

NCDOT Resurfacing of NC 14/Van Buren Road The North Carolina Department of Transportation had the contractor that completed the asphalt pavement repairs come in during the week of October 15 to remove the centerline reflectors in the work zone.

Since that time, due to recurring rain events and lower temperatures, the contractor has not been able to install the FR-SAMI application that is to be applied prior to resurfacing. The contractor needs two weeks of dry weather with temperatures in the mid to high 50’s to complete the work. At this time, the project is still open and the work will be completed if the weather cooperates. If not, the completion will have to be delayed until spring.

Waterline Replacement Projects Update Bid packages for the Morehead Street 2” waterline replacement project were mailed to local utility contractors on October 16. The plans prepared

by Stoltzfus Engineering, Inc. received approval from the Public Water Supply Section on November 2. Joyce Backhoe Services, Inc. was the low bidder at the bid opening held on November 8. Prior to awarding the contract, efforts are underway to revise a couple work items to lower the cost of the project from the corrected base bid of $102,390. This project will involve the installation of about 500 feet of 6-inch diameter ductile iron water main between Glovenia Street and Hollingsworth Street.

Citty’s Plumbing and Pools, Inc. was the low bidder on October 23 for the proposed installation of about 280 feet of 2-inch diameter PVC water main along Ridge Avenue west of N. Hale Street. Agreements for the project were executed on November 13 after receiving a performance and payment bond based on the base bid price of $47,218. The crew is expected to start work after the Thanksgiving

holidays, with the actual date depending on weather delays.

A bid opening date of December 4 has been set for the Jackson Street and W. Moore Street waterline replacement project. The plans have been approved by the Public Water Supply Section for the installation of up to 905 feet of 6-inch diameter ductile iron water main.

Fire Department During Fire Prevention week in the month of October, the Eden Fire Department conducted six public education events throughout the city and attended the Lowe’s Home Improvement safety day held at the Mayodan location. The events included information on calling 911, home escape drills, use of a fire extinguisher and the importance of smoke detectors.

The safety messages were delivered to approximately six hundred adults and children.

PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT Code Enforcement 126 local code inspections were made since the last report.

The breakdown of types are as follows: 12 for building violations, 53 for high grass, 25 for junk cars, 22 for junk storage, 2 for yard waste, 5 for zoning violations and 7 for miscellaneous inspections. Miscellaneous inspections would include, but are not limited to, sight obstructions, sewer discharges on to the ground, improper vented wood stove and accumulation of downed trees.

72 notices were mailed.

Many properties require more than one notice because of multiple owners. The number of properties affected are as follows: 20 for high grass, 2 for high grass and junk cars, 2 for high grass and junk storage, 14 for junk, 19 for junk cars, 3 for junk storage and junk cars, 4 for a zoning violation, and 8 housing code violations.

Collections Statements were mailed out the end of October to all property owners with an outstanding balance. Since the tax bills were mailed in August, the City has received $3,897.54 on code enforcement fees that were billed with the property taxes.

Land Use Regulations Update The City of Eden is the only municipality in North Carolina that is the result of the consolidation of four local governments. They are: • Leaksville • Spray • Draper • Meadow Greens Metropolitan Sanitary District All four of these local governments had land use regula-

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Continued From Page 34 tions including zoning and subdivision. All four had their own Planning Boards and Boards of Adjustment. The newly established “City of Eden” adopted a jurisdiction wide zoning ordinance on July 16, 1968 and a jurisdiction wide subdivision ordinance on May 20, 1969. The flood damage prevention and the water supply watershed protection programs were first adopted shortly after consolidation. In 1989, the City of Eden hired its first professional planner. At that time, the City Council was concerned that the city’s land use regulations were 20 years old.

The first task for this new position was to update the land use regulations. Four years later in June of 1993, the City Council decided not to adopt the revised land use ordinance. Since that time, we have amended the zoning map 200 times and the zoning text 130 times. Nearly 30 years after the first decision to adopt a Unified Development Ordinance, we now have a 50year old ordinance that is mired in the 1960’s.

A Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) is a local policy document that combines traditional zoning and subdivision regulations along with other regulations such as design guidelines, sign regulations, flood damage preventions and water supply watershed regulations.

The combination of all of the regulations into one document is intended to simplify and coordinate the development process to remove inconsistencies and eliminate outdated policies. These types of regulations make it easier for developers, the public and public entities to understand requirements. A UDO uses clear, consistent language and definitions and many illustrations and tables. The end game is to make the regulations user-friendly.

The City of Eden needs updated land use regulations.

The best method for us is the Unified Development Ordinance.

If a consultant is hired it will cost approximately $90,000 and take at least two years. Due to financial concerns, we have begun the process of revising the ordinance(s) ourselves in-house and we currently plan on bringing both map and text amendments to the City Council for their consideration in sections.

POLICE DEPARTMENT The Eden Police Department is currently advertising for two full time police officer positions to fill the positions being vacated by the retirements of William East, Police Officer IV (28 years of service) and Sam Shelton, Sergeant II (24 years of service) in January 2019. The advertising, application process and selection process will continue into 2019. We would like to express our thanks and appreciation to Officer East and Sergeant Shelton for their hard work, dedication and service to the citizens of Eden during the

course of their law enforcement careers with the city. In addition, we would like to congratulate them on their upcoming retirements and to wish them much happiness and success.

PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Upcoming Rehabilitation Projects During the course of the past month, city staff has met with WK Dickson Engineering and spoken with the NC Department of Transportation (DOT) concerning the upcoming rehabilitation projects for the City of Eden’s sanitary sewer collection system.

Representatives from WK Dickson are investigating project areas in order to identify yet unforeseen issues and F & R engineering has been conducting core samples in the proposed sewer line replacement areas.

The next set of collection system rehabilitation projects will include the Junction Pump Station and Bridge Street Pump Station rehabilitations, along with the replacement projects for the Dogwood Drive and Fourth Street pump sations. These projects are expected to be ready for bid by March 22, 2019. Also projected to be ready for bid at that time are the Glovenia, Spruce, Chestnut Streets sewer relocation project, the Junction Street Basin replacement and rehabilitation project, the Kuder Street Basin replacement and rehabilitation project, the Dry Creek replacement and rehabilitation project, and the permanent standby generator installation projects for the Bear Slide and Indian Hills pump stations.

In November there was a discussion between city staff, WK Dickson Engineering, NC DOT, and LaBella Associates.

NC DOT has plans to replace the culvert for Tackett Branch on Church Street at Park Road in 2019. The contractor for NC DOT would replace the sanitary sewer main in their project area and the City of Eden would pay for the design and material costs.

WK Dickson will be providing utility plans, details and quantities of work by NC DOT codes and will assist with any special provisions. By working together, this will create a cost savings for both the City and NC DOT. CleanB Project – Wastewater Treatment Plant The Authorization to Construct, for the CleanB project was submitted to the State for its review a couple of months ago.

They have now reviewed the files and posed a few questions.

W.K. Dickson Engineering sent in their responses on the November 12, so we are hoping to get approval in a couple of weeks to begin the project.

Notification of Release of Untreated Sewage • The City of Eden had a discharge of untreated sewage on

Oct. 26, 2018. Untreated wastewater discharge of 8,000 gallons reached surface waters. The cause of the overflow was a manhole damaged by hurricane Michael and a flooded creek flowing into manhole. This occurred at Railroad Pump Station located at 11540 NC Hwy 770, on Oct. 26, 2018 at 5:38 pm and it ceased at 8:05 am the following day. An estimated volume of 8,000 gallons was lost and 7,000 Gallons flowed into Dry Creek which flows into the Dan River.

• An overflow occurred at Railroad Pump Station located at 11540 NC Hwy 770, beginning on Nov. 12, 2018 at 7:50 PM. The overflow ceased at 8:46 AM the following day. An estimated volume of 2,330 gallons of untreated sewage flowed into Dry Creek which flows into the Dan River.

• An overflow occurred at Covenant Branch Pump Station located at 699 Lake Street, beginning on Nov. 12, 2018 at 8:33 pm and ceased at 6:01 am the following day. An estimated volume of 2,840 gallons of untreated sewage flowed into Covenant Branch which flows into.Dan River.

• An overflow occurred at New Street Station located at 539 New Street, on Nov. 12, 2018 at 8:57 PM. The overflow ceased at 6:15 AM the following day. An estimated volume of 1,104 gallons of untreated sewage was lost and flowed into unnamed stream that flows into the Dan River.

Management was notified of each event and the NC Division of Water Resources is reviewing the matter. For more information, contact Water and Sewer Construction Projects Manager, Mark Bullins, Water and Sewer Construction Projects Manager at (336) 623-7789-ext 3033.

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Commissioners Thank CITIZENS’ ACADEMY Steering Committee Rockingham County Commissioners applauded the 13 community leaders graduating from the Citizens’ Academy during the Nov. 19th Board meeting in Wentworth. In addition, Commissioners praised the Citizens’ Academy’s Steering Committee for coordinating the Fall Class sessions and program.

Commissioner Mark Richardson congratulated the Citizens’ Academy Steering Committee for their ongoing efforts to keep the program going and teaching residents about county government.

Citizens’ Academy graduates, Leanna Lawson, served as chair of the Steering Committee, and Barbara Boudreaux, was vicechair. Committee members were: Fleecie Ellington, Juanita Nunley, and Robert L. Pankey.

Endorsed and unanimously approved by the Rockingham County Board of Commissioner, the first class of the Citizens’ Academy was in the fall of 2012 and was led by a Sterring Committee of County employees. Following the spring 2013 graduating class, the program transitioned to a citizens' led Academy with the Steering Committee being composed of program graduates.

One of the initial graduates to take on the responsibility of leading the program was Leanna Lawson. Being one of the inaugural class graduates, Lawson gathered an enthusiastic team of program graduates to facilitate the Citizens’ Academy. W Citizens' Academy is a free, comprehensive, ten-week program to educate, inform and empower graduates to better understand how Rockingham County Government operates.

Graduates will hopefully look forward to becoming even more involved in local community efforts, volunteer projects, and on County Boards and Committees.

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Soany Aguilar, a 14 year old 9th grader attending Rockingham County High School has been nominated for the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Award of Excellence.

She will attend the academy in Boston, MA beginning in June 2019. Anguilar said, “I think I would like to be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Even if I change my mind I know for sure I would like to be in the medical field. It interests me because you can help so many people and venture through the wondrous system of the human body.

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Parnell presents program to students Rockingham County 9-1-1 Telecommunicator, Casey Parnell, spoke to a group of Rockingham County middle school students about her roles and responsibilities as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator. Parnell was grateful for the opportunity to talk to the youngsters and told the group, "Thank you for allowing me to speak with middle

school kids. It was a lot of fun!"

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“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and play and seek his face and turn from their wicked ways, then, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” II Chronicles 7:14

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Once in history class the professor asked me, “What is history?” I responded: “History is the succession of events successively”. Even if the answer was not correct, it had part fo the right content... but today I would respond, “history is the Memory of Events”.

Memory is the ability to remember the images of past acts that stay with us. The memory o man’s’ life on earth is marked in the bible by events orchestrated by God. He warns us of the effects of sin, his plan being to draw us close to him because that is where his promises of blessing cam be applied to our lives, out families, our government, our city and our country.

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If we Gil search our memories of our city of Ede, we have to remember that in the 1800’s William S. Byrd said: “The garden of Eden crossed by two rivers’ which inspired the motto, “Eden where promise flows.”

Also in 2011 we earned the name “All American City”.

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The shorter path to reach the standard,not just by declaring it but by way of God’s blessing on our land is by us seeking God’s presence in our lives, families, government, and city.

Then the prayer of the righteous will be answered.

Let us stand together as a city with hearts untied in prayer for our town, our Eden. Let our prayers awakening the spirit of God so that times of revival and abundance can come and the presence of God can fill our city.

Eden will be changed into a place where God dwells and a place that God blesses so we can then bless others.

He will remember our prayers and heal our land... Eden will then be the land of promise, the paradise of North Carolina, and the place from where blessings flow for others.

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Commissioners present Southern with award

Commissioners Commend CIO for James S. Cooper Award The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners commended Chief Information Officer (CIO) Derek Southern was commended for an outstanding achievement at the Nov. 19th meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners in Wentworth.

Southern was recently honored for his immediate response & deployment of his support staff in helping Rockingham County Schools recover from a malware attack last Dec. He received the prestigious James S. Cooper Award at the NC Local Government Information Systems Association (NCLGISA) Conference. He was nominated by Kacey Sensenich, Chief Technology Officer of Rockingham County Schools, for his immediate response and deployment of his support staff in helping the district recover from a malware attack on Dec. 12, 2017.

Southern's award states: "This individual was one of the first people to offer help to our district after our malware attack that occurred on December 12, 2017. He offered his technicians to join our Schools' technicians to attempt to identify the virus and recommended strategies on how to approach the problem.

The collaboration we had with him and his staff allowed us all to quickly realize this problem would require an outside contractor to assist in the complete recovery of our district. We appreciated his quick response and willingness to assist during this critical time. We feel that this is a great example of what the James S. Cooper Award is

about and we highly recommend him for this award."

Nominated By Kacey Sensenich - Rockingham County Schools NCLGISA is an association of North Carolina local government information technology professionals. Its purpose is to assist its members in sharing experiences and ideas and in undertaking cooperative efforts intended to achieve the association’s goal of improving the effectiveness of local government information systems. The association is a state chapter of GMIS, an Association of Government IT Leaders.

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We are looking for experienced career oriented individuals who have the drive to succeed. If this is you and you want to join the KDH family please visit us or send your resume and cover letter to: 750A Fieldcrest Rd Eden, NC 27288 or e-mail to nshreve@kdhtech.net

We have Immediate Openings at our Eden facility for: Sewers Inspectors Utility workers We offer a competitive compensation package including: • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Paid Time Off • 401K