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Providing Resources for Our Community To provide a little background, Rockingham County Healthy Carolinians Partnership (RCHP) is a coalition consisting of local agencies, businesses, schools, medical facilities, members of the faith community, and citizens who are focused on addressing the health concerns of the community through specific action plans. RCHCP is governed by a Steering Committee and consists of workgroups that focus on specific health issues.

The Local Physical Activity and Nutrition (LPAN) Workgroup focuses on increasing fitness opportunities and improving nutrition, obesity, and chronic disease prevention.

LPAN implements programs such as Eat Smart/Move More/Weigh Less, African-American Churches Eat Smart/Move More, Faithful Families

Eat Smart/Move More, Chronic Disease and Diabetes Self-Management Classes, FreshStart Smoking Cessation Classes, and various other physical activity, nutrition, and tobacco-related initiatives. LPAN would like to announce the release of the 2014 Physical Activity Resource Guide.

This guide identifies locations in Rockingham County where individuals, families, and visitors can find fitness opportunities. The guide includes locations for activities such as: swimming, hiking, walking/running, tennis, kayaking or canoeing, golf, in addition to activities for our senior population.

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honor of a true humanitarian Humanitarian: having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people. One who is devoted to the promotion of human welfare and the advancement of social reforms. Simply put: a person who works to make other people's lives better. All these descriptions describe Amy McKay Rector, of Eden Amy McKay (previously Martinsville & Floyd, (Gravely) Rector VA) who passed away on Sunday, Nov. 9, 1965 – December 22, 2013 at home after a Dec.22, 2013 long battle with Lung Cancer. Amy is survived by her Mother Nancy Nelson, Brother Kevin Nelson, Son (Joseph) Peyton Gravely, Daughter Spencer Gravely, and Husband Jerry Rector.

Amy never met a stranger. Her smile and love for people exuded throughout her entire personality. Amy was a very special individual, who cared for man-kind in a way that isn’t seen very often in this day and age. Amy co-founded Pennies For Change, Inc., a 501 (c)3 Not-forprofit organization located in Eden, NC. Pennies For Change operates day-to-day as a thrift store, but assists children and their families throughout Rockingham County (NC) with basic needs and necessities that they otherwise may go without. PFC also works hand-in-hand with other organizations and individuals to provide special experiences and activities that children coming from impoverished and destitute situations can enjoy. Lastly, the Pennies For Change Scholarship Fund aids collegeaged individuals with educational scholarships to further their education and improve their overall lives. The young men and women that receive these scholarships have come from impoverished households and are determined Scholarship continued on page 11

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Test or Teach? Excessive School Testing Hinders Learning From a teacher in the Rockingham County School system who is disheartened and disgusted with high-stakes testing.

Damage Control. That’s what my job as an elementary school music specialist has become. All multi-disciplinary, public programs for the rest of the year are cancelled. Some of the ensemble work my students have been doing is dangerously close to being shut down. Most of the creative elements that are part and parcel of this job are being tossed onto the altar of the testing god. What time we had to do the intense planning, rehearsing, and staging of these multifaceted, highly integrated, student led programs is gone as we sit now with small groups of young children who are traumatized by incessant (almost daily!) testing. Tests that are constructed by outside entities whom NO ONE in the school system seems to know. Tests that are far beyond age appropriate for these kids. Tests that are mandated by a political system apparently drunk on the power to tear apart one of the most sacred institutions in our country.

Are our children not our future? Are they not the best that we have to give our world? Are we not morally bound to raise them with the roots of family and cultural traditions and also with the wings to live as creative, productive, independent, well-educated adults? If this is so, then how, in God’s name, have we allowed our school systems to be

come the stomping grounds for politicos who know little to nothing about education? How have we allowed the highly trained professionals who are experts in teaching our children to be beaten into submission, administering test after test after test, to the point that they can no longer teach?!

Let me give you some first hand examples: Kindergarten teachers are now mandated to begin testing each student individually on day 9. That’s correct – on the ninth day the kindergarteners are in school at the beginning of the school year!

And, this one-on-one testing continues every two weeks throughout the school year. The certified teachers are reduced to preparing lesson plans that are taught by assistants, volunteers, and other adults in the building, while the certified teacher does the testing!

And they are administering tests they did not design! They are administering mandated tests instead of teaching! To Five years olds!!

Another pivotal grade for our children is third grade, in which students begin reading to learn, rather than learning to read.

These kids can now be tested more than 100 times during a given school year! Children pulled into small groups with specialists for work on reading skills (ie., “preparing for tests”) enter the room afraid that (1) They are in some sort of trouble; Or (2) They are stupid; Or (3) They must have really messed up

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somewhere to have to be isolated in a small group. Want to know what’s really funny? While these children are being “remediated” and coached intensely on how to take a test, they often are missing ongoing instruction in the classroom!

Perhaps most telling of all is what happened to the scores with the last major round of end-ofgrade testing. How odd is it that our scores fell from well into the 70’s percentiles to the low 30s?

In only 6 months? Odd. Our faculty had very little turn over. We didn’t change our procedures.

We didn’t change administration.

“Someone” moved the finish line….No, someone changed the entire GAME while we weren’t looking! Last spring, the tests were “renormed.” “Renormed” is code for totally changing the playing field, effectively assuring further “failure” of our current system. Even a Kindergartener know that moving the goal line in the middle of the game is unfair.

In fact, most elementary students would call this behavior “Bullying!”

Do you remember the expose in which cigarette manufacturers were nailed for ramping up the nicotine content in order to keep their customers addicted to the product? Big money there, right? Well, the current school feels strangely similar: suppose a testing company wanted to ramp

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Bill Flynn runs for U.S. Senate The public is invited and encouraged to meet Bill Flynn, our next U.S. Senator on Wednesday, February 12th, 6:30pm til 9:00pm. This Meet and Greet will be held at the Whitcomb Student Center, Rockingham Community College and refreshments will be served.

Bill Flynn is a Constitutional expert and advocate. He has the experience of teaching classes about the Constitution of the United States. Bill believes that North Carolina needs a new Senator that first understands the Constitution and the oath of office. "We need a true Conservative ready to predictably and forcefully articulate conservative principles. How-ever, our first necessity is a candidate who has demonstrated the ability to attract all factions within the Republican Party and the unaffiliated, for this primary election. We need a Republican nominee that can strongly appeal to a statewide audience of voters. We need a Senator who will hold himself and others accountable to the voters of North Carolina. Now, more than ever, individuals and families in North Carolina need a strong voice in Washington. DC. People are hurting in our beloved state." We need to get North Carolina back on the track to prosperity, and I am the candidate that will do so."

"I am running because I uniquely offer what North Carolina most needs in this critical time for our state and our country. I am running because as Thomas Paine said, "It is the duty of the Patriot to save his country from it's government." I am running because, like you, I cannot conceive of not doing whatever is within my power to stop the needless erosion of American wealth, influence and liberty."

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up their sales. What better way to line their pockets than to renorm the test, thereby assuring “failure” of students, teachers and schools……thereby creating the need for more extensive testing to prove that our public education system is in shambles. I am positively convinced that we, the American public, have been led blindly down a dangerous path that uses the current generation of children as collateral in the bid to line corporate pockets.

It doesn't take much digging on line to unearth frightening connections between major testing companies and organizations whose stated purpose is to dismantle public education. At least one of those “educational resources” companies has virtual control of all testing, teacher evaluations, and student record keeping in this state. The fact that this company is also aligned with organizations in favor to private versus public education is telling indeed.

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Killian’s Wheels Life with and IVDD Dog cannot control his bowels. There are ways to stimulate a bowel movement, but most of the time I just keep Killian in a diaper.

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Killian came home at the age of three. The day before I picked Killian up from a high kill shelter in South Carolina Killian's back legs quit working.

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Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD) occurs in one out of every five dachshunds. It does not result from a specific injury.

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COUNTY WIDE OBITUARIES Phillip Wesley Allen, 55 - Reidsville Everette Odell Allen, 88 -Reidsville Ruby Kennon Adkins, 94 - Rockingham County Clifton "Bullet" Flournoy Barrow, 89 Clarence Maynard Beach, Jr., 66 Frances Jones Biggs, 74 - Eden Sarah Frances Hill Bowman, 70 - Madison Ronald William Berrier, 70 - Eden Jack Carl Bratton, 85 - Reidsville Waverly Lee Bourne’, 84 - Ruffin Inez Ratliff Cassell, 88 Buster Brown Cardwell, 83 Eldred “Keith” Combs, 58 - Eden Hazel Grogan Carter, 91 - Madison Aubrey Jeduthan Cole, 82 Rev. Dr. Anthony F. Davis, Sr. 72 - Eden Robert Lee Dalton, 75 - Rockingham County Iris Hodges Helms Ellis, 83 - Stoneville Billy J. Eggleston - Reidsville Willie Lee Edwards, 88 - Eden James Keith French, 58 - Reidsville Elbert Ross Gray, 65 - Madison Sharon Dillon Gravely, 41 Judy Ann Hundley 76 Durwood Franklin Haymore, 78 - Eden Carlene "Tiny" Bibee Hundley, 73 - Eden Lester Woodrow “Woody” Hodge, 81 Ruby Harrison - Reidsville William C. “June” Harris, 65 Darian Lee Harris, 40 Winona Mae Hudspeth Haynes, 84 - Eden Lester Woodrow “Woody” Hodge, 81 - Mayodan Gladys Patricia Harris, 89 - Eden Milton Bradley Hill, 78 - Stoneville James David (Jim) Jefferson, 79 - Reidsville Ellen Grace Brady Jones, 80 - Eden James Weldon (J.W.) Joyce, 84 - Madison Mildred Strader Jensen “Millie”, 83 - Reidsville Lessie Eggleston Joyce, 93 - Eden Samuel Henry Jamison, 85 Grace Agnes Van De Weghe Langieri, 92 - Eden Patricia Evans Lancaster, 69 William David “Diesel Smoke” Langley, 68 - Reidsville Tommy Ray Mitchell, 53 - Eden Ronald E. McCollum, Sr., 69 - Madison Richard Wayne Massey, 61 Linton Clay Moore, 66 - Ruffin Buddy Wayne Morris - Stoneville Margie Lee Sands Martin, 71 - Mayodan Thomas Robertson Massey, 82 - Reidsville Robert Jerome Martin, 80 Richard L. Morgan, 76 Joann Smith Nelson, 77, Eden Terry Lee Nixon, Sr., 51 - Reidsville Curtis Bryant Overby, 52 - Eden Mildred Saunders Overby, 90 Jimmy Lee Pulliam, Sr., 78 Sue Vogt Pruitt, 70 Dorothy Dean Priddy, 78 - Eden Danny R. Paschal, 62 - Reidsville Melba Stanley Paschal, 91 - Reidsville Mildred Belton Patterson, 92 - Eden Virginia Butler Pratt, 81 - Eden Rita Duwarts Quevedo, 92 - Eden Amy McKay (Gravely) Rector Judy Powell Richardson, 75 - Eden Mary Ann Reynolds, 77 Melvin "Bud" Tarlton Reynolds, 92 - Eden Donald Wayne Richardson, 76 - Madison Lorine Mae Robertson, 83 - Eden Ailene Kizer Roach, 86 Karen Lash Roberts, 39 Patricia C. Strader, 76 - Madison Vanessa Scales, 54 Robert Scales Brian Keith Scott, 38 - Eden James Merrill Stack, 61 - Reidsville Lois Cable Stevenson 88 Barry Clint Southard, 66 Ida Summers, 57 Lucinda Gann Stone, 59 - Reidsville Kenneth Wayne Shockley, 33 - Eden Judith "Judy" Faye Barnes Silvers, 42 - Eden Carlton Smith, 82 Thomas Samuel “Duke” Smith, 85 - Madison Bobby Ray Smith, 78 Earnest Ray Sullivan, 62 Helen Johnston Tickle, 82 Jerline Thornton Tumlinson, 80 - Eden Estelle Joyce Woody, 93 Carl “Pee Wee” Wilson, 83 - Madison Virginia Estelle Land Webb, 79 - Stoneville Autumn Grace Whitaker, Infant - Reidsville Shaquita Williamson, 38 - Rockingham County Virginia Estelle Land Webb, 79 - Stoneville Alice “Dolly” Stokes Whitlow, 74 - Reidsville Mary Ann Webster, 78 Tommy Joe Wilson, 56 - Reidsville Henry Earl Watson, 43 Ross Lee Yates, 76 Ilena Griffin Yates, 84 - Mayodan

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What is the State of Our County?

The Rockingham County Healthy Carolinians Partnership and Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services are pleased to release the 2013 State-of-theCounty Health Report (SOTCH).

The SOTCH Report provides the most current information on topics including: demographics, leading causes of death (morbidity and mortality data), emerging health issues, and social determinants that affect the citizens of Rockingham County. The 2013 SOTCH Report also serves as an annual review of the progress made towards addressing the top three health priorities (Access to Healthcare, Education, and Physical Activity and Nutrition) identified during the 2012 Community Health Assessment (CHA).

Since the release of the 2011 SOTCH Report, there have been a few changes in the top priorities for Rockingham County. When comparing the 2013 SOTCH Report to the 2011 SOTCH Report, Rockingham County has

improved in different health issues. Two leading causes of death have decreased since the 2011 report, diseases of the heart and cancer, 22.6 from 24.3 and 21.5 from 21.8, respectively.

Adolescent pregnancies among teens age 15-19 have decreased since the 2011 report from 59.1 per 1,000 births to 51.5. There has also been a decrease in the number of uninsured individuals in Rockingham County going from 19% as reported in the 2011 SOTCH to 17%.

Rockingham County Healthy Carolinians Partnership and their community partners work diligently every year to improve the health of residents in Rockingham County. The purpose of the SOTCH Report is to let the community know the areas that progress is being made. Not only have some of the data improved over the years, but a number of new programs and projects have also been introduced into the county and are outlined in the 2013 SOTCH Report.

The 2013 SOTCH

Report can be accessed online at www.rockinghamcountypublichealth.org.

Rockingham County Healthy Carolinians Partnership Workgroups are committed to their continual efforts to improve the health of residents. On behalf of Rockingham County Healthy Carolinians Partnership we would like to thank all of our community partners for sharing in our mission to advocate, guide and assist in the planning and implementation of strategies to promote healthy lifestyles, improve health status and increase the years of quality living for all residents of Rockingham County.

If you are interested in joining one of these workgroups, Access to Healthcare, Education, or Local Physical Activity and Nutrition (LPAN) please contact Beverly Scurry, Healthy Carolinians Coordinator @ 336342-8258 or bscurry@co.rockingham.nc.us.

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Insight’s Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) began on January 1st of 2014. Participants receive various types of counseling three days a week for three hours a day.

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Joanne Nelson passes Eden – Joann Nelson, 77, of Dorothy, “Dot” Harbour, preced108 Haizlip St., passed away on ed her in death. Survivors include Friday, January 17, her only daughter Robin Nelson of Eden, brother, 2014 at Morehead James “Bro” Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Smith of Eden and grand In honor of her request there was no pets, Noah “Hoss” Gracie funeral or memorial and Sally.

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- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Morehead Hosp. Diabetes Ed. Classroom.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Thurs., Feb. 13 Morehead Memorial Hospital Downstairs Classroom Morehead Memorial Hospital will sponsor a bloodmobile visit on the above date. Come and show your support for this lifesaving community service by donating blood – the gift of life.

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Wed., February

Heaven On Earth Massage Therapy

594 Pierce St., Eden

627-HEAL (4325) Bonnie Kober Lic.#314 1 Hour - $55 30 min. $30 Certified Iridologist Iris Reading $15 NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS

By Appointment Only

EDEN PAWN & GUN, LLC

12 Morehead Memorial Hospital Downstairs Classroom Basic life support training for adult, child, infant, choking and AED. Cost: $25.00. Registration is required. To register, please call 336-623-9711, Ext. 2772, or ask for Education.

HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 WLOE AM • WMYN AM 11:30 a.m., 2nd & 4th Wednesday • ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL Annie Penn Hospital of Reidsville, offers many community Education Classes, most totally free of charge.

MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS - Look Good…Feel Better – Annie Penn Hosp. Female cancer patients are invited to a FREE beauty makeover.

Each female cancer patient receives a FREE makeup kit worth $200. Classes 1st Wed. of each month. To reg. 9514584.

– Total Joint Education Class 2nd Thurs. of each month. Info and demonstrations to patients considering, total knee or total hip replacements. Call 951-4357.

– Alzheimer’s Support Group 2nd Mon. of month:1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in South Day Room of the Penn Nursing Center. For family, friends, and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call 9514674.

– Free Diabetes Classes Tues. at 10:00 a.m. and Thurs at 6:30 p.m in Dining Room A on Annie Penn Hospital’s Ground Floor. Each class covers: Portions, labels, carbohydrate sources, carbohydrate counting, and weight management. No appt. necessary.

Jennifer Kayan, RD, LDN at 951-4673.

• DIABETIC EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR EVERYDAY LIVING Eden Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 3rd Thurs. of every month, 3 pm. No res. necessary, FREE to the public! Pete Crouch, owner of Eden WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wednesday at 7pm.

FREE to Public! Door Prizes! Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce

• Tools • Guns

• Jewelry • TV’s & more

10% Discount on Jewelry for Your Valentine!

Chainsaws 15% Off

Buying Gold, Lending Money

Layaway Available (10% Down Payment, 60 Days) Owner Russell Lee

698 Linden Dr., #100 A, Eden, NC • Behind Save-A-Lot 336-627-9894

Custom Gift Baskets for Your Valentine Wines/Coffees/Gourmet Treats

336-627-9041

The Front Porch 702 Washington St., Eden 120 Mebane Bridge Rd. Eden, NC 27288 Phone: 336-627-4989 Email: heatandair@triad.rr.com

Steve Underwood N.C. Licenses: GC #9773 HVAC #10623H-1,2,3 Service • Sales • Installation • Design-Build • Planned Maintenance

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Youth Concerns JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM The Draper Vol. Fire Department have started a Junior Firefighter Program for 16 & 17 year old, must be in high school and NC have a driver license for more information they can call 336-635-2233 and leave your name and phone number.

TEEN PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at Leaksville UMC. For information, contact Ashley May at 623-6002.

FRIENDSHIP MINISTRY Osborne Baptist Church Children’s Worship Area. A ministry for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

2nd and 4th Sunday of each month 6-7:30pm. Registration Required call Kevin Bedard. 336-623-6064 kbedard@osbornebaptist.com SPECIAL POPULATION DANCE Feb. 20th - The Arc Of Rockingham County sponsors a special population dance monthly (the 2nd Thurs. of month RCC, Whitcomb Student Center. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Refreshments. 336-6277565. There will be no dances in March or April.

THE ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. meets on at Rouse's Group Home, 5949 NC 135, Stoneville, NC. For more information call 336-6277565. The public is invited to attend.

The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. works with and for people with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 18 Morehead Memorial Hospital Downstairs Classroom A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), make crafts, enjoy snacks and participate in other social activities. If you know individuals who would like to attend our meetingsor for more info, call Brenda Moore at 336623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m.

CIVIL AIR PATROL Seeking volunteer members to perform emergency services ( search & rescue and disaster relief ops) Aerospace education; and cadet programs for teens. Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Shiloh Airport. Call Charlie Spratt at 336-537-3115 or 336-520-7886.

MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS - Alcoholics Anonymous - 8 p.m., every Wed. Morehead Mem. Hosp.Dining Room. Open meeting - for those interested in recovery from alcoholism. For info. 336-623-2382 or 336-939-3230.

- Al-Anon - Eden - Fri’s 8pm - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous Rock of Eden Spray Methodist. Wed’s Morehead Hosp. Dining Room Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm • Al-Anon Meeting 1st United Meth Chruch - 130 Main Street, Eden Every Thursday, 7pm.

- Al-Anon - Reidsville - Tuesdays @ 7:00pm at ar Reidsville Alliance Chruch 1300 Freeway Dr., Reidsville. Sponsored by local AA group and for family & friends affected by alcoholism. Contact 336-972-6277 for info - NA (Narcotics Anon.) Meets 5 days a week at the REMMSCO Annex, 108 N. Main St, Reidsville. Includes noon meeting Monday and 8 PM meet Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat..1 hour, open to all.

FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Osborne Bapt. Church Cafe/Kids Clubhouse. 1st Friday of every month: 6:30 pm. Are you a foster or adoptive family? Encouragement & support. Just interested in learning about the process?

Come and ask questions of experienced families. Community Welcome. Stephanie (336) 655-1354 MOREHEAD HOSPITAL SPONSORED SUPPORT GROUPS • Community of Hope Cancer Support 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room. Call Susie Pool at 336-623-9711, Ext. 2662.

• Look Good - Feel Better 10 a.m. - noon, Monday, February 17 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center

To register, call 336-623-9713.

• Parkinson’s Disease Support Group 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 18 Morehead Hosp Main Conference Room For more information call 336-627-6199.

• TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) a nonprofit weight-loss organization .

Weekly meetings last 1 hour, annual cost of joining is $28. Half-price for children 6-18 and for spouses who join together.

Please visit www.tops.org or call 1-800YEA-TOPS. Local state contact Laurasgw@gmail.com or call 919-6213613. The Eden area meets every Monday at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Church, 233 Stadium Dr Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057.

CLUBS WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Meets 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Monnette Rich 336-9512526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB Meets at the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday or the month - 7pm Call Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Monthly Meetings held 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. Red Cross Bldg 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville.

573-3317 or 548-2027 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Invites you to visit and join! Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am.

NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – Rockingham County Chapter 1161 – meets the 3rd Wed. of every month at the MAYFLOWER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 1641 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, 11:30 a.m. All federal active and retired employees & spouses (including postal and military) welcome. Tom Lovell – 336-623-1081.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN New location: 912 Bethlehem Restaurant Eden. $10 at Door.

Special Feature : Angie Griffin from “Upcycled Vintage Decore Singer: Tracey Davis Speaker: Carol Adams from Kinston, NC presenting “After Clouds, Sunshine” Reservations required: Call Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807 MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info

MILITARY GROUPS MEET • PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League All Marines, former Marines and their spouses are invited: 2nd Thur of each mo. at 7:00 pm at the Leaksville Christian Church, 1010 Washington St., Eden. (next to Dick’s Drive In) Chet Chrismon 336-552-8760 AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 has relocated to a permanent home. Our new location is 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan, NC. This move changes our designation from the Eden Post to the Rockingham County Post. Our meeting date and time remains the same. The second Saturday of each month at 11:00 AM. For more info call Post CDR. C D Grant 336-520-1950.

• AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Meets on the 2nd Sat. of each month at 9:30 AM at Post Building located at 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan., NC. Anyone with or eligible for the American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle is welcome. For info call Don Laster at 336-202-9724.

• THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY meet every second Monday of every month. Chapter 63 -Agricultural Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School.

Room 180)We have a social from 6:00 pm til 7:00 pm and the meeting starts at 7:00 pm. We provide transportation for veterans to their VA appts if needed call (336) 349-6040 and leave your info..

Volunteers Needed. If you have free time and would like to volunteer to help veterans call (336) 394-0080. We also need

Church Events

A New feature of Eden’s Own / Rockingham County Star Church Events is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more.

For 10 Lines or less the fee is $10 The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them.

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

• REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Complete, Free recovery program meeting at ROBERTS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH 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.

• UNITED METHODIST MEN PINTO BEAN SUPPER (CORNBREAD, SLAW, AND DESSERT) February 16, 5 until 7p.m.

1st U.M.C. (Draper area) 130 Main St. Fellowship Hall Donations accepted Melvene Boone, Communication Phone: 635-4709 Cell: 455-3021 • AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES 241 Peter Hill Rd., Eden, NC • 336-623-1984 Pastors E. Leroy & Jacqueline Valentine Weekly Schedule: 9am Sunday - Intercessory Prayer 9:30am - Praise & Worship Service Wed. 7pm - Bible Study For transportation call 336-623-1984 on Line 4 by 7am for Sunday AM services, and before 5pm for Wed. Bible Study Looking for Word Teaching, Spirit Filled Ministry?

Come join our Church Family and experience the Lord!

• PANCAKE SUPPER 1st United Methodist Church Draper Area, 130 Main St., Eden / Fellowship Hall Saturday, February 8th, 2014, 5pm - 7pm Donations accepted. Eat in or Carry out.

Melvine Boone, Communitcations Cell 336-455-3021 or 635-4710

FEBRUARY 2014 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 7 ¶ volunteer drivers to take veterans to their VA appointments.

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Saturday Of The Month at 10 a.m. at the legion. For information, call Richard at 623-8122 and leave a message.

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, Meetings the 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) at the post located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-347-7432 call anytime and 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 2nd Tuesday of month, 11 am-noon at the Agricultural Bldg in Wentworth, 525 HWY NC 65, Suite 6. Volunteers & members needed. Your membership strengthens the DAV Auxiliary.

Deborah Brady, Membership Chair— 336-573-7037/debrady@hotmail.com • “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” (Madison) Meet every 2nd Thursday of month 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg You Do Not have to be a vet to attend.

• VFW POST 8297 Meets 1st Sat. of each month at 961 Church St. Extention, Reidsville at 12 Noon. Call Bobby Jones for details at 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan at 7 PM. Info call Donald Bien,cdr.at 548-3431.

• REIDSVILLE PARKS & REC. ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2nd Tuesday of month at 5:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference room of City Hall, 230 W. Morehead St., Reidsville.

GENEALOGY: The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 NC 14, south of Eden, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays &

Saturdays 9am - 12 NOON A professional genealogist attends the Tuesday morning sessions 623-7154.

GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER GED, Intro to Computers, ESL, Adv. Computer, Employability Skills (HRD) classes Network Room, Resume assists.

• Eden - Call 336-637-1010 or 336 6233007 to reg.

• Reidsville - Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes • Mayodan - Call 336-949-4849 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes

MEALS • SALVATION ARMY Hungry?

Come by and have a meal on us!

Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Sun. 9:30 worship, 11am Sunday School.

MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

Anyone 60 years of age and over Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches, donations are gladly accepted if you are able.

• HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St. Eden Site Manager- Mildred Cochran 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Wanda Barnett

E vents GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS DAN RIVER ART MARKET & GALLERY Open Thurs’ 10-4 and Fri. 11-2 Second Saturdays 11-2 and by appt!

CAROLINA COUNTRY SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE 126 Ruffin School Rd. 8 -12:30 p.m.

Band: Rawhide. Come Have Some Fun! $9 for members, $10 for guests THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Jame starts at 6:15, reg music at 7:00PM Feb. 4 - Snow Creek Feb. 11 - Lucky City & Valentine Dance Feb. 18 - Hard Times Feb. 25 - Linda & Company Saturdays at “The Barn” Feb. 8 Heartstrings 7pm Feb. 22 7pm Hwy 61 Bluegrass Band NO COVERED DISH SUPPER! Contact Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 SENIOR DANCES AT REIDSVILLE EVENTS CENTER Downtown Reidsville @ 223 S. Scales St. - Tuesday - Bluegrass Night 7pm - 9:30pm - Thursday - Classic Country with the City Limits Band 7pm: 9;30pm Bob or Myra Tudor at 336-342-6770.

EDEN DANCE - IT’S BACK!

• REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE Reidsville Salvation Army 704 Barnes St., 349-4923 ext. 106

VALENTINE’S DANCE ON SAT. FEB. 15TH ALL AGES! Bullet Band at the C.B. Hut on Boone Rd.

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Eden N.C. No alcohol and No smoking Just good fun and dancing Hours are 7:00--9:30 New & old country--beach--and oldies. $5 at the door. All Ages Welcome!

The second Saturday of the month.

DANCE - COLUMBIAN CENTER 1210 Old Leaksville Rd, Ridgeway, Va Doors open at 6pm, Monday & Saturday Music 7pm - 9:30 by the House Rockers For information call Wayne at 276-340-6212 CASCADE COMMUNITY CENTER DANCE Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions avail.

Music every Friday night: From 7-10 pm

by Cascade Express & Friends and the 1st and 3rd Sat.night is BlueGrass.

THE VW CLUB Volks Wagon Enthusiasts of all kinds.

Interested In Joining? We are getting up a group of enthusiasts so please Visit www.TheVWClub.com Or Call 336-8301289 Or Email info@thevwclub.com

NEW BEGINNINGS THRIFT SHOP 653 Washington St., Eden The need donations of and sell, adult and children’s clothing, purses, shoes, household items, jewelry and much more.

Proceeds support the Rockingham County Women’s Shelter. Please donate your unneeded items. They especially need Children’s Infant -Toddlers plus women’s Plus Sizes. 336-627-5003 ROCKINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS: NEW HOURS 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturdays, 1 to 3 PM Mon. and Thurs.

249 The Boulevard, Eden. Appliances, furniture, household and remodeling items. Tax deductible DONATIONS & PURCHASES build houses! Free large load pickup. 627-0160.

ROCK. CO. HUMANE SOCIETY There are several older dogs that need a good loving home. All are small breed dogs. Call 336-623-4428 (11am - 4pm Mon, Tues, Thur., Fri. and Sat. We Need Volunteers! FREE and Low Priced CATS. Neutered & all shots. For caring people with good homes. Call 336-623-4428, or visit 205 Boone Rd., Eden.

FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for international exchange students for the 2013-2014 school year. Those interested should call 910-308-9458.

THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 • 6:30pm ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEET. Governmental Center, Second Floor, 371 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth, NC THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 • 8:00 am - 9:00 am FEBRUARY REIDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COFFEE will be hosted and held at La Boutique "It's All About You". La Boutique is located at 209 S. Scales Street, Reidsville (336) 342-0900 Contact the Reidsville Chamber at (336) 349-8481 if you have questions.

• 4-6pm ROCKINGHAM COUNTY READING ASSOCIATION at Leaksville Spray Elementary School. Kathryn Cole, Media Specialist from the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School System will share with us about “21st Century Thinking and Learning: Integrating Technology with the Common Core”. As an educator, making sure that you can locate and use materials that the children find exciting, motivating, and also appropriate can be difficult. Explore text complexity and its role in the classroom.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 The Boy Scouts of Troop 553 are having a Chili Luncheon at Holly Hills Christian Church. The Church is located directly behind Boone Cook Funeral Home on NC 770. The cost includes all the chili you want, a drink, and desert. $5.00 all you can eat, or $6.00 per quart for takeout. Advanced orders can be called in at 336-280-1176. Please support the scouting program and enjoy an nice hot bowl of chili.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 • 5-7pm - Valentine Spaghetti Dinner (All you can eat) at Leaksville Moravian Church, 712 McConnell St., Eden. Sponsored be Leaksville Moravian Mission Committee. Proceeds will support congregational mission and outreach projects. Adults $7.50, Ages 12-16 $4, Ages 5-11 $2 • Valentine’s Dance at the CB Hut – Saturday, February 15th from 7-9:30. All ages, come enjoy good clean fun and fellowship. Smoke free environment, no alcohol. Music provided by The Bullet Band. $5 admission at the door.

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336-627-4700

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 • 6:30pm ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEET. Governmental Center, Second Floor, 371 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth, NC THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 • 7:00PM WILL OF THE PEOPLE MEETING, Whitcomb Center, RCC, Wentworth, NC Special guest speaker Stokes County Militia, Public Invited 336.623.8436 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 • 8 AM HUGE BENEFIT YARD SALE - Salvation Army, Barnes Street, Reidsville.

A Benefit toward the Gayle Orris Paschal liver transplant.

• PINTO BEAN SUPPER FOR ANITA’S ANGELS - United Methodist Women of 1st United Methodist Church (Draper) 130 Main St. Eden will sponsor & host Anita's Angels Relay for Life Feb. 22 nd 5:00-7:00 for a meal of pinto beans, corn bread, slaw, drinks, desserts & fixings. Auction items will be available also. $5.00 donation benefits the American Cancer Society. For info: 336.432. 7070 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 • “Roots of Rock & Roll” 201 Country Club Drive in the “Party Room”Live musical performance including Elvis songs by Barrie HowardDoors open at 6pm, Performance begins at 7pm. Event presented by the Eden Preservation Society.

Coffe, Wine, Cheese and Desserts will be served. $10 per person, space is limited. Send name and check to : Eden Preservation Society P.O. Box 2201 Eden, NC 27289-2201

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F.O.G.: Fats, oils and grease causes sewer blockage Fats, oils and grease, also known as F.O.G., causes sewer blockages, leading to spills and overflows that are hazardous to our health. These spills can damage our homes, pollute our waterways, streams and groundwater.

The good news is, we have the power to prevent this from happening by properly disposing of F.O.G. Where Does F.O.G. Come From? F.O.G. is a byproduct of cooking. F.O.G. comes from meat, fats, lard, oil, shortening, butter, margarine and sauces.

When it is poured down the drain, it cools and sticks to the inside of the sewer pipes.

Overtime, it can build up and cause serious and costly problems.

Do Not: • Pour cooking grease down the

drain.

• Use toilets as a waste paper basket.

• Use the sewer as a means of disposing of food.

Do: • Promote the “3 R’s” – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

• Use paper towels to wipe off plates and kitchen utensils.

• Scrape all food scraps in garbage can and not into garbage disposal.

• Pour cooking grease into a container to solidify and dispose of container in trash can.

• Place a wastebasket in the bathroom to dispose of solid waste that doesn’t belong in the sewer system.

Instructions For Disposing Of F.O.G. Allow to cool. Using a container with a lid, pour the cooled

oil or grease into the container.

Place lid on container and put in garbage can and use paper towels to clean the cookware and utensils before washing.

The Following Items Should Not Be Disposed Of In The Sewer System: Cooking grease or Oil, Food debris, Diapers, Cotton Balls, Kitty Litter, Acne pads, Dental Floss, Feminine Hygiene Products, Condoms, Band Aids, Paper Towels, Sanitary Wipes, Q-tips, Rags, and Plastic Drinking Straws.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the Department of Engineering and Public Utilities, Water & Sewer Division @ 336342-8407.

Morehead Hospital Sleep Disorder Center receives accreditation Morehead Memorial Hospital (MMH) Sleep Disorder Center recently received two new accreditations.

The Sleep Disorder Center

at Morehead Memorial Hospital received accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Ewain Wilson, Medical Director of the Sleep

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Disorder Center received notification that the Academy granted two five-year accreditations -one for the Center’s general operation and the other for “Out of Center Sleep Testing.” Dr. Badr, President of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, stated in his letter, “I welcome your facility into the ranks of the AASM-accredited centers, which provides the highest quality of patient care.” The Sleep Disorder Center is also now providing studies for children and adolescents.

In other news, MMH’s Diagnostic Imaging Department’s CT Scanner has been accredited for another three years by the American College of Radiology and the Department’s Mammography Program passed its annual FDA/Mammography Quality Standards Act inspection.

The hospital also recently received a score of 100%! on its inspection by The North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Health.

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Cervical Health highlighted in January Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services Emphasized the Importance of Screening and Prevention During Cervical Health Awareness Month in January.

The start of a new year is the time that many reflect on their health. To start the year right, we encourage women to contact their health care provider to schedule a Pap test to check for cervical cancer. This screening is an important part of a woman’s health care routine, yet one that many overlook. It is important to remember that cervical cancer is a preventable disease.

Each year more than 12,000 American women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and more than 4,000 of those women die from the condition. Almost all cervical cancer deaths could be prevented by a combination of routine Pap tests and appropriate follow-up of abnormal screening results.

Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer: • The most important risk factor for cervical cancer is infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection.

• Women are at increased risk of developing cervical cancer if they engage in sexual intercourse at an early age or have multiple sexual partners.

• Women who smoke are twice as likely as non-smokers to develop cervical cancer.

• HIV or Chlamydia infection can contribute to the risk for cervical cancer.

Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services will use Cervical Health Awareness Month as an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of screening and prevention of cervical cancer.

If you are age 21 or over, talk to your health care provider about scheduling a cervical cancer screening today. Early detection is your best protection.

Many local health departments offer free cervical cancer screenings, education and referral services to eligible women through the N.C Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP). To learn more about the N.C BCCCP, visit www.bcccp.ncdhhs.gov or call 919-707-5300. For more information about the services provided by our department, visit www.rockinghamcountypublichealth.org or call 336-342-8140.

No-Fee Voter Identification Cards Available In accordance with a new state law passed during the 2013 legislative session, the State of North Carolina will begin issuing no-fee voter identification cards on January 2.

Beginning in 2016, North Carolina will require voters to have a valid photo ID to cast a ballot when voting in person. A list of photo ID that will be acceptable for voting is available on the State Board of Elections’ website. No-fee ID cards are available for people who have no other valid forms of photo identification.

Applications for no-fee voter ID cards can be made at any North Carolina DMV driver license office. Applicants will need to present documents that verify their age and identity. Applicants will also need to provide a valid Social Security number. NCDMV has posted the requirements and documents acceptable for the Voter ID card on its website. Voter ID cards are mailed to applicants within 10 to 15 days following application.

Under the leadership of Commissioner Kelly Thomas, the Division of Motor Vehicles conducted five rehearsals and training sessions over the past three weeks for all examiners and information technology personnel to ensure the examiners and IT professionals are trained in the procedures to issue voter identification to all North Carolinians seeking that form of ID.

Free Tax Assistance Offered to seniors Register today for FREE Tax Assistance for Seniors. Nadine Cobb will be at the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department to give assistance in filing and answering questions to those Seniors interested. We are accepting appointments for Saturday, March 22nd from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Appointments are limited and available every 30 minutes. Contact the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department at (336) 548-9572 to sign up!

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Local People Helping Local People

County Star

That is what Barry Joyce wanted to do when he envisioned a fund established to assist people in Rockingham County who are battling cancer. Why cancer?

While Barry was fighting his courageous battle with prostate cancer, he realized the tremendous need in Rockingham County. Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death in Rockingham County.

After his untimely death, the Joyce family established the Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund. The fund began as a source of relieving the everyday financial burdens of so many cancer patients and their families in our community. In doing this, more than 200 sources of assistance have been distributed by the Fund, but there was so much more they wanted to do.

The Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund knew that there were many more cancer patients in need in our community and that emotional and educational support is just as important in a fight against something as brutal as cancer. For this reason, The Barry Joyce Cancer Resource Center opened its doors November 1, 2013. The Center houses a computer resource room and library where patients can take their time to research and obtain more information, including books, pamphlets and their “Cancer Resource Guide.” The Center also provides support groups, yoga classes, massage therapy, creative escapes, information sessions, and much more.

All of these resources are available at no charge to the hundreds of cancer patients and their families in our area.

Jennifer Joyce, the Fund’s Executive Director states “Our goal is to be there for the cancer patient every step of the way. To help them get a better handle on what they’re dealing with and offer the kind of support you would expect from a close friend.”

Although the Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund received grant monies for the renovation of their building, they rely on support from the community and specific fundraising events. It is because of this support that they are able to assist the patients and their families and provide the array of programs throughout the year.

These events include the Barry Joyce Kicking Cancer Challenge golf tournament (September 29th) and more immediately, their 1st Annual “Pickin’ and Grinnin’ to Kick Cancer” bluegrass event April 6th. Renowned bluegrass musicians Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver are travelling from Nashville to join Hubert Lawson and the Bluegrass Country Boys, The Southern Gentlemen, and The Buckstankle Boys for this worthy cause. Morehead High School auditorium will house the event April 6th from 3:00-6:00.

Tickets are $20 before or $25 at the door and can be purchased at The Barry Joyce Cancer Resource Center, any of the three area Chambers of Commerce,

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Beekeepers’ Association hosts class The Rockingham County Beekeepers' Association will host a Beginning Beekeeping Class on Saturdays, February 15, 22, and March 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Whitcomb Student Center, Rockingham Community College, Wentworth, NC. Cost is $70 per person and includes a textbook and refreshments.

Lunches will be on your own.

Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

This course is designed for beginning beekeepers. Instructors, who are experienced beekeepers, will cover topics from how to get started, to seasonal management, to treatment of pests and diseases.

Please register on line at www.rockinghamcc.edu for Continuing Education class AGR-7001-01. You may contact Tommiann Hill at RCC at 336-342-4261, Ext. 2177 for more information and assistance in registering. You may also contact the RCBA officers listed on our website at www.rockinghambeekeepers.org for information.

Outstanding Volunteer Nomination process needs you Rockingham County, NC has a long, proud tradition of volunteerism from citizens who dedicate their time and service in helping others and creating a strong sense of community. To recognize these volunteers who positively impact the lives of others, the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners would like to honor a deserving county volunteer each month for using talents and compassion to make a difference.

All volunteers are worthy of recognition, and the Commissioners hope that the implementation of this award will increase awareness of the many volunteer efforts being carried out in communities all over the county and encourage the commitment of new volunteers.

Nomination Guidelines • Nominees must have been engaged in volunteer activities in the county for a minimum of one year.

• All nominations must be received on the nomination form provided. Copies of the

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New Bridge Bank locations, Fidelity Banks in Stoneville and Wentworth, First Bank of Mayodan, Community Bank in Reidsville, or online at bljcancerfund.org. You may also call The Barry Joyce Cancer Resource Center at 336-427-HELP (4357) for more information. What a great way to support such a great cause!

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Stress & Heart Disease!

If managing stress is a challenge for you, take heed: More and more research is pointing to stress as a contributor to heart attack and other forms of heart disease. From natural disasters to the death of a sibling to the daily grind of modern-day life, stress can have a big impact on your heart. In fact, some studies show it harms your heart as much as smoking at least five cigarettes a day. Adding insult to injury? If you do have a heart attack, the prognosis may be poorer with chronic stress. Heart patients with high anxiety can double their risk of dying. Throw depression into the mix—and it's a triple whammy.

Why does stress have such a big impact? Stress produces lots of physiological changes affecting your heart.

For example, you pump out more adrenaline, which can make your blood pressure rise and your heart race.

If these changes keep up over time, they can damage your heart's arteries.

Of course there's also some good news. Although you can't control all the stressors in your life, you can take steps to better manage your responses to stress. Cultivating a positive, optimistic frame of mind has even been linked to better levels of cholesterol and other markers of heart health.

Okay, so where do you start? Find methods for managing stress that work well for you. Here's just a sample.

You might have other ideas to add to this list.

• Practice positive self-talk at least once a day. This can work wonders at turning around a negative frame of mind. An example of negative self-talk is this: "I hate when this happens. "An example of positive self-talk is this: "I can handle this. I've done it before."

• Do something pleasurable JUST FOR YOU at least 15 minutes a day. Maybe it's taking a bubble bath, strolling in the park, or listening to your favorite music. You might be amazed at how much this can turn around a day that feels like it's gone all wrong.

• Use emergency stress stoppers. These are great for those situations where you feel like you're going to burst!

Try methods like these: Count to 10 before you speak. Take a few deep breaths. Go for a walk. Give someone a hug. Smile at a stranger. Give yourself extra time to get ready in the morning so you won't be running late.

• Practice a daily relaxation method such as deep breathing. And when I say relaxation, I don't mean just sitting and watching TV. You need to actively calm the tension in your mind and body. Other great methods of relaxation are yoga, tai chi, and meditation. Try out a variety of methods, but give yourself time to practice and learn.

• Cultivate healthy habits. Get enough sleep, don’t forget to laugh, exercise, slow down, and accept what you can't change. Taking steps like these will make a big difference in how well you manage stress. Good luck with your changes. When you're in the store, stop by and see how your blood pressure is responding!

Nothing herein constitutes medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or is a substitute for professional advice. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other medical professional if you have questions or concerns about a medical condition.

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The American Cancer Society Names New Relay For Life Specialist For Rockingham County On December 2, 2013, the American Cancer Society named Shannon Lashley as the new Relay for Life Specialist for Rockingham County, NC to raise money in support of the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay For Life.

Lashley comes to this position after beginning as a volunteer leader with Relay for Life of Nash County, in eastern, NC. “My proudest moment was leading Nash County to being named an All-American Relay event, a national award given by the American Cancer Society. I have seen the heart of what we do, the passion that our volunteers infuse into the event, the hope in our Survivor’s eyes and the significant impact we have in the fight against cancer,” said Lashley in early January. “I look forward to bringing that energy and excite-

ment to Rockingham County!”

Relay for Life is a chance for communities to fight back against cancer. It’s a chance to honor those who are currently fighting cancer, those who have beat it, and those brave individuals who have lost their lives to the unforgiving disease. It’s a night for the community to come together to walk and run around a track to raise money to fight a disease that has claimed too many of its neighbors.

It’s also a chance to celebrate and remember. The event kicks off with a Survivor Lap, where cancer survivors are honored by their loved ones and all those who are present, for their courage. A Luminaria Ceremony takes place later that evening, where candles are lit in honor or memory of all those who have been affected by cancer.

Proceeds raised from Relay For Life allow the American Cancer Society to continue their 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year services to cancer patients and their families.

Nearly fourteen million cancer survivors will add another candle to their birthday cakes this year; and thanks communities like Rockingham County, this number will increase.

Help Rockingham County at their annual Relay For Life and help the American Cancer Society and millions of survivors stay strong, fight back, and overcome cancer. This year’s main event will be held at McMichael High School on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 10am. To find out more information about this Relay For Life event, including how to get involved, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit relayforlife.org.

The Story Behind A Sponsor By: Debbie Gibson

We all have our reasons for participating in Relay for Life.

However, the bottom line for all of us is cancer has affected us and we want to do our part to stop it.

Dr. Jerry Boothe, DVM of Eden Veterinary Hospital is one of our sponsors. He has experienced the tragedy of cancer on both the personal and professional levels.

The first year Dr. Boothe was a Relay for Life Sponsor, he had just lost his grandfather, Frank Gover to lung cancer. That was very personal. Little Jerry and his Poppa, as they are known to family and friends were very close. Their entire family was devastated by Frank’s passing and being a sponsor was Jerry’s way of fighting back.

On a professional level, Dr.

Boothe has had to give me the cancer diagnosis many times in the last 5 years. Knowing that, I knew it had to be traumatic for him to have to share that news so often to his patients’ families.

When I asked him if it brought back the emotions of his Poppa’s diagnosis each time he shared the sad news with yet another family, he told me that it did EVERY time. And he shared with me that the numbers were much higher than I had feared. It is his estimate that every 2 to 3 hours he tells a family that their pet has cancer. On this day alone by 10:00 a.m. the doctors at Eden Veterinary Hospital had to share the news of osteosarcoma with one family and a probable brain tumor with a second family. I asked Dr. Boothe if there was a

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particular case that stood out to him. He told me that they are all important and the staff at Eden Veterinary Hospital considers all of their patients as family. But there is one that comes to mind.

He told me about Hooch. Hooch was a frequent visitor to the clinic because he boarded there when his family traveled. When Hooch was diagnosed, he initially responded well to treatment.

However, when the inevitable happened and they knew Hooch would lose his battle, his family was called. The staff gathered around him and encouraged him to hold on until his family arrived and he did. As soon as his family arrived, Hooch crossed to the Rainbow Bridge surrounded not only by his family but his clinic family as well. Dr. Boothe has sat and cried with me as I have let 5 of my own “furkids” go to the Bridge. Today, we both cried in that exam room as we had done many times before. However, this time one of my 4 legged family members was not between us on the table, but there were all the memories of my family and the many other families that had been there to hear the tragic news of cancer.

The majority of veterinary patients are only able to receive palliative care versus a cure. The research money is just not there.

As far as veterinary cancer is concerned, “there is just no light on it”. Dr. Jerry Boothe will be a Relay for Life Sponsor again this year. He has also agreed to host our Bark for Life event to be held during Open House at Eden Veterinary Hospital in the spring.

The specific date will be announced soon.

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 9 nomination form will be available at each municipality’s Town Hall and at local Chamber of Commerce offices. The form will also be available on the Rockingham County’s website.

• Outstanding volunteers are selected based on the volunteer’s efforts and commitment of time, community impact, and enhancement of the lives of others.

• One outstanding volunteer will be recognized at the second Commissioners’ meeting each month.

• The deadline for nominations to be considered is the last day of each month.

Please return the completed nomination form by the appropriate deadline to Attention: Teresa P. Price Commissioners’ Volunteer Recognition Committee P.O. Box 101 Wentworth, NC 27375 If applying electronically, please send to pmclain@co.rockingham.nc.us - Subject line: Commissioners’ Volunteer Recognition Committee Find the Outstanding Volunteer Nominee Information & Form at: http://rc.municipalcms.com/forms.aspx?fid=622 OR, go to County website at www.co.rockingham.nc.us and click on I Want To, then Volunteer, then Outstanding Volunteer Nomination

Photo ID Required to vote in 2016 Beginning in 2016, photo ID will be required to vote in person. For information pertaining to obtaining a free ID Card from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, please visit their website. www.ncdot.gov/dmv/driver/id/

Tillis, Berger announce joint study on Affordable Care Act’s impact on state House Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg) and Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced today the formation of a Joint Legislative Study Committee to investigate the impacts of the Affordable Care Act on North Carolina.

The committee is being formed to explore the real-world impacts that the Affordable Care Act is having on North Carolina’s economy and citizens through disruptions in the insurance marketplace, dropped coverage for families and higher premiums without improved access to providers.

“Given the steps we have taken over the last three years to reduce taxes and regulations on working North Carolinians, it’s important to get to the bottom of how Obamacare impacts our state’s economy and citizens on a daily basis. This committee will delve deeply into the problems Obamacare has caused to the health insurance marketplace and to our economy as businesses and individuals absorb the costs,” said Tillis and Berger.

Members serving on the committee as well as the first meeting date will be announced in the coming weeks.

Berger honored among 6 in country for tax reform Outstanding Achievement in State Tax Reform: New Award to Honor Dedication to Smarter Tax Policy Washington, D.C., —For the first time, the Tax Foundation is honoring six individuals with awards for Outstanding Achievement in State Tax Reform. As the award’s name suggests, the honorees were selected due to their extraordinary efforts to advance the cause of simpler, smarter tax policy in the previous year.

“2013 was an exciting year for tax reform throughout the states,” says Joseph Henchman, Vice President of State Projects at the Tax Foundation. “Numerous legislators made commitments to smarter, more principled tax policy. We are excited to introduce this new award in recognition of their efforts and are encouraged by the growing support for the kinds of policies this year’s honorees have worked toward.”

The following individuals are the recipients of the 2013 Outstanding Achievement in State Tax Reform award.

We are proud to announce that North Carolina Senator Phil Berger in 2013 led the legislative effort to enact the year's most significant state tax reform, offering an impressive initial proposal and ultimately crafting the version that became law. Provisions include reducing the individual income tax from a top rate of 7.75 percent to

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Amy had a unique passion for life and the lives of others.

She loved working with people and she always had an open ear and a smile on her face. Amy exuded the exact morals and qualities that Pennies For Change was built upon. She was graceful in her comfort, loving in her words, and helpful through her actions. For the 6 months that she was able to work at Pennies For Change, prior to her diagnosis, she left a lasting legacy not only on our organization, but on our cliental base as well. “It truly is amazing to see the out pouring of emotion and sympathy from our customers, in all actuality friends, during mom’s illness and death.” (Peyton) “I am honored and blessed beyond measure to have had not only a wonderful mother, but most importantly a wonderful person, help guide me over my 23 years”says Peyton, who even shaved his head in honor of his mom losing her hair.

In honor and memorial of Amy, Pennies For Change is accepting donations for the Amy McKay Rector Memorial Scholarship. By adding this scholarship, PFC will be able to help at least four individuals throughout Rockingham County further their education each year.

In addition to helping these prospective students, they are able to carry on Amy’s lasting legacy of love, happiness, and friendship.

Amy’s daughter, Spencer Gravely, summed up her mother’s death by saying:“As she breathed her last breath here, she breathed her first breath in perfection. Home for Christmas."

“ O n behalf of everyone at Pennies For Change, my

Peyton & mom Amy shaving heads together family, and our friends, I would like to thank each and every individual that took time to check-in on mom or ask how she was doing. The prayer and support that each of you gave was and is greatly appreciated. We look forward to carrying on her legacy and together we can make a difference in lives of young people throughout Rockingham County, just as mom would have wanted!” says Peyton.

Donations for the Amy McKay Rector Memorial Scholarship Fund and Pennies For Change Scholarship Fund are currently being accepted, as well as donations of gently used clothing, household, furniture, appliances, electronics and more for our thrift store and general fund.

All donations are 100% tax deductible and the proceeds from all donated items stay right here in Rockingham County! Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to everything this New Year and new opportunity presents each of us!

Journal/Star has new marketing professional The Eden’s own Journal / Rockingham County Star welcomes a new professional to handle the Western Rockingham County contacts.

Sharon Murphy is now the contact for the Madison /Mayodan and Stoneville areas, and she hopes to be of great assistance to the businesses in the people in these cities.

Sharon is a business owner herself in Mayodan, and knows the ins and outs of the area and what her fellow business owners need by way of advertisement.

Married to Ronald Murphy, Sharon has lived in the area over 12 years and h o m e schools her 5 children.

She is a go getter, hard worker, and p e o p l e Sharon pleaser that Murphy really cares.

Many of you have already met with Sharon for the February issue, those of you who have not, please be sure to talk with her when she comes to visit.

In addition to regular advertisement needs, she can take your classified needs as well as church listing issues and more.

If you have a need to contact Sharon Murphy for anything her cell number is 336-613-0213. If she is unable to answer immediately she will return your call as soon as possible, so please leave a message.

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Continued from Page 1 Assessment is access to health care. The Rockingham County Healthcare Alliance, formed in 2010, is the lead organization that addresses the issue of access to healthcare in Rockingham County. In their efforts to assist the Alliance, the Rockingham County Healthy Carolinians Partnership would like to announce the release of the 2014 Access to Healthcare Resource Guide. The guide is designed to inform citizens of available medical resources throughout the county. The guide is available in English and Spanish.

If you are an advocate for health and want to make a difference in the health and quality of life for citizens of Rockingham

County, the Healthy Carolinians Partnership welcomes your participation. The RCHCP workgroup meeting schedule is as follows and is open to the community.

• LPAN Monthly on the 3rd Tuesdays @ 10am, Rockingham County Governmental Center 2nd Floor • Education Bimonthly on the 2nd Wednesdays @ 12 noon, Rockingham County Governmental Center 2nd Floor (feel free to bring your lunch) • AHC Quarterly on the 1st Mondays @ 2pm Location Varies For a copy of a specific resource guide or if you are interested in joining the Healthy Carolinians Partnership, attending a meeting or just want to

receive more information about the partnership, please contact the Healthy Carolinians Coordinator, Beverly Scurry at 336-342-8258 or bscurry@ co.rockingham.nc.us. The guide may also be found by visiting www.rockinghamcountypublichealth.org

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Commissioners Approve Appointment of Tax Assessor/ Collector During its’ regular meeting last night, the Rockingham C o u n t y Board of Commissioners unanimously MCCLINTOCK approved the appointment of Mark C. McClintock as County Tax Assessor/Collector.

County Manager Lance Metzler presented the appointment to the County Commissioners for a term beginning March 1, 2014 and continuing through and including June 30, 2015.

Metzler told the Commissioners that McClintock had worked very hard leading the County Tax Dept. and had done an exceptional job. McClintock had served as Tax Appraisal Supervisor and was appointed Interim Tax Administrator following the retirement of Karen Carter last summer.

A native of Rockingham County, McClintock, began working with Rockingham County Government in 1997 in the tax office in personal property and advanced to land records technician in 1999. He was promoted to the Real Property Division in 2000 and, then promoted to Tax Appraisal Supervisor in 2006.

He is a Certified Real Property Appraiser by the NC Dept. of Revenue, a Certified Personal Property Appraiser by the NC Dept. of Revenue, and was certified as a mapper by NC Property Mappers Association.

The NC Association of Assessing Officers (NCAAO) selected McClintock, as the 2011 Appraiser of the Year. This was the first time the NCAAO, representing 100 counties, bestowed such prestigious recognition on one NC tax appraiser. It is an annual commendation presented in recognition of outstanding achievement in property tax assessment. The award signified that McClintock was working hard to promote professionalism, education and dedication to the tax assessment profession.

NCAAO also presented him in 2013 with the designation of Certified NC Appraiser.

McClintock and his wife, Sarah, have one daughter, RoseAnna.

He volunteers with Hospice of Rockingham County and enjoys fishing and riding his motorcycle.

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A lady lost her handbag in the bustle of Christmas shopping. It was found by an honest little boy and returned to her.

Looking in her purse, she commented, "That's funny. When I lost my bag there was a $100 bill in it. Now there are 100 $1 bills." The boy quickly replied, "That's right, lady. The last time I found a lady's purse, she didn't have any change for a reward."

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 10 a flat rate of 5.75 percent by 2015, a more generous standard deduction for all taxpayers, a reduction in the corporate tax rate from 6.9 percent to 5 percent by 2015, and an immediate repeal of the estate tax.

Others who received the 2013 Outstanding Achievement in State Tax Reform award include: • Indiana Governor Mike Pence in 2013 Berger achieved an income tax reduction while maintaining the state's scheduled reduction in corporate taxes and elimination of the inheritance tax. Pence has sought further business tax reforms, continued budget restraint, and a determination to make Indiana more attractive to investment and growth.

• Michigan Governor Rick Snyder in 2011 achieved the elimination of the state's unique and economically destructive Michigan Business Tax (MBT) replacing it with a corporate income tax.

Snyder also successfully scaled back overly generous business tax incentives and demanded greater accountability and transparency.

• New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez signed into law in 2013 a final bill that included: a reduction in the corporate tax rate from 7.6 percent to 4.9 percent over several years, tightening of some tax credits, and improvements to tax administration.

• Ohio activist Ron Alban in 2011 created and coordinated a grassroots effort of thousands that led to the repeal of the state's estate tax beginning in 2013. Alban's coalition-building skills and persistence overcame strong opposition by special interests and local governments that sought to preserve the tax.

• Wisconsin Representative Dale Kooyenga championed pro-growth state tax reform and worked to ensure that the 2013 budget included income tax reductions and business reforms. They are a result of Kooyenga's expertise and ability to craft reasonable, practical solutions to widely acknowledged problems with the state's tax system.

Richardson Represents County on NCACC Economic Development Task Force Rockingham County Commissioner Mark F. Richardson represented Rockingham County, NC, on the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners' (NCACC) Economic Development Task Force. He participated on the steering committee and explained they, "reviewed incentive programs and explored joint economic initiatives from county and state levels."

Richardson The NCACC Economic Development Task Force held its first meeting on Dec. 5, and began its mission of reviewing the state’s economic development strategy and ensuring that county governments continue to play a prominent role in that strategy.

The Task Force, as a part of its mission, will partner with the NC Dept. of Commerce and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for economic growth. Surry County Commissioner Larry Phillips chairs the Task Force.

Patrick McHugh, a fiscal analyst from the Fiscal Research Division of the NC General Assembly, discussed the NC Incentives Program and its effectiveness in bringing economic growth to the state. Specifically, he highlighted how incentives stack up against other factors a business takes into account when choosing to locate in an area.

In his presentation, McHugh quoted the International Economic Development Council to point out why incentives are not enough to attract business on their own. “You need to find a location that works without incentives, because at some point of time in the future the incentives are going to go away,” said McHugh.

McHugh also cited numbers from the Center for Competitive Economies that showed a number of factors that were ranked higher in importance by businesses than state or local tax incentives.

Number one on that list was Availability of Skilled Labor, which was listed as the factor of highest importance by 57 percent of businesses. Other factors of importance to businesses looking to locate in an area included: state individual income tax, state corporate tax rate, local property taxes, availability of community colleges, state regulatory environment, availability of four-year colleges, and highways.

All of these and others ranked above state and local tax incentives.

About the NCACC: The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is the official voice of all 100 counties on issues being considered by the General Assembly, Congress and federal and state

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Rockingham County's • Nominees must have been engaged in volunteer activities in the county for a minimum of January 2014 Outstanding one year.

Volunteer of the Month is Clay • All nominations must be received on the nomform provided. Copies of the nominaBarham. He was saluted by the ination tion form will be available at each municipaliRockingham County Board of ty’s Town Hall and at local Chamber of Commerce offices. The form will also be availCommissioners due to able on the Rockingham his extensive volunteer County’s website.

• Outstanding volunteers are service in public eduselected based on the voluncation, the Bethany teer’s efforts and commitment of time, community impact, Volunteer Fire Dept., and enhancement of the lives Kallam Grove of others.

Christian Church, and • One outstanding volunteer will be recognized at the secthe Juvenile Crime ond Commissioners’ meeting Prevention Council. each month.

• The deadline for nominations Clay is a native of to be considered is the last day Rockingham county of each month.

Please return the and lives on a farm completed nomination form by that his family has the appropriate deadline to owend for over 100 Attention: Teresa P. Price, Commissioners’ Volunteer Barham years.

Recognition Committee, P.O. Box Barham retired after 101 decades as a public school educa- Wentworth, NC 27375 If applying electronically, please send to tor yet he still shows tireless pmclain@co.rockingham.nc.us devotion to the needs of children. Subject line: Commissioners’ Volunteer Committee He recently retired again, this Recognition Find the Outstanding Volunteer Nominee time from the Bethany Fire Information & Form by going to the County website at www.co.rockingham.nc.us and click Department after 40 years. on I Want To, then Volunteer, then Outstanding In addition Clay is an active Volunteer Nomination member of Kallam Grove Christian Church (41 years) where he has served on the choir, as church trustee, member and eventually Chair of the board of Deacons, lay leader, Sunday School teacher and a member of the pastor’s search committee.

Beyond these efforts he has served for over 20 years on the county-wide Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, chairing the committee o n numerous occasions.

His volunteerism affects the quality of life in Rockingham County.

Please Nominate Future Outstanding Volunteers!

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All volunteers are worthy of recognition, and the Commissioners hope that the implementation of this award will increase awareness of the many volunteer efforts being carried out in communities all over the county and encourage the commitment of new volunteers.

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A special Valentine event is planned as a fundraiser for the continued operation of the Besty-Jeff Penn 4-H Center.

A Valentine Social featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at Market Street Studios, 231 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Music will be provided by Nancy McCuen. A number of door prizes, ranging from hand-made scarves to jewelry to a bottle of wine from Richard Childress Vineyards will be given to lucky guests. A highlight of the evening will be the drawing for a Valentine necklace donated by Arthur's Jewelry, an original painting by Elizabeth Boles and hand-painted wine glasses by Kathy Anthony Designs. Cost is $15 per person which includes a ticket for the drawing.

Tickets for the necklace and art prizes are $1 and can be purchased at event. Social tickets are available at Market Street Studios (4057096), Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center (349-9445) or by calling 342-4386.

Several Downtown Merchants has team up to participate in the "BackPacks 4 Kids Program". For more than 15 years, the Feeding America BackPack Program has been helping children get the nutritious and easy-to-prepare food they need over the course of the weekend.

Students at Moss Street Elementary School will benefit from this program, will receive the BackPacks filled with food every Friday. How Can You Help!!!!! By donating non-perishable individual items such as: milk, cereal, juice boxes, canned fruit, spaghettio's, etc. to A. Nicole's, Cakes & More, La Boutique, Natural Blends, Pelham Transportation, Reidsville Bicycles, Reidsville Florist & Gifts, and Round About Way. We like to Thank You ahead for helping us in the "BackPacks 4 Kids Program". Together We Can Make A Difference!!!!

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NC Energy co-ops providing opportunities for middle school youth EnergyUnited and other North Carolina Touchstone Energy cooperatives are partnering with North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to offer educational and athletic opportunities for rising sixth through eighth graders this summer.

Middle-school students statewide are encouraged to apply for one of 50 all-expense paid scholarships to attend basketball camp: boys may apply for the Roy Williams camp at UNC-Chapel Hill and girls may apply for the Wes Moore Wolfpack Women’s Basketball Camp at N.C. State University, according to a news release. EnergyUnited will award scholarships to two local students, one for each camp.

Wes Moore, coach of the Wolfpack women’s basketball team, and Roy Williams, coach of the 2005

and 2009 national champion Carolina Tar Heel men’s basketball team, will each instruct campers with the help of staff and current players.

Not only does the program allow North Carolina middle school students to spend time on a college campus, it also gives them the opportunity to receive individual and group instruction from two successful collegiate coaches to enhance their basketball skills.

Applications for both camps will be accepted from January through March 31. Applicants will be

judged on academic records, extracurricular activities and an essay that must be submitted with the application. Judges’ results are expected to be announced to all applicants by May 1.

Eligible students who are interested in the scholarship should contact their local electric cooperative at michelle.marckwardt@energyunited.com or Lindsey Listrom at (800) 662-8835, Ext. 3214. Students can download applications at www.ncelectriccooperatives.com/co mmunity or www.energyunited.com.

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Annual Shred Day scheduled The Better Business Bureau of Central N.C. will hold its annual Shred Day shortly on Saturday, April 26. This year’s BBB Secure Your Identity Day again will be held in the Greensboro Coliseum parking lot on the northeast corner of Lee and Chapman streets. The shredding will be handled by Cintas, a sponsor of BBB shred days throughout the nation.

Shredding will be available from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine.

Cintas will shred paper documents including those with staples.

“Our primary goal is to prevent identify theft,” said Kevin Hinterberger, president and CEO of the BBB. “But we are also helping people clean out their closets at our once-a-year Shred Day.” Identity theft is the use of someone else’s identity for monetary gain. An example would be applying for a credit card in someone else’s name. Scammers use the credit cards to buy items for themselves but bill the unknowing consumer.

Millions of people have their identities stolen each year and costs from these thefts run into the billions of dollars.

One way to prevent having your financial data stolen is to eliminate unnecessary documents that include information such as your Social Security number and bank account numbers. The BBB helps with this by offering shred days that allow consumers to shred documents with sensitive information.

You can even watch as the documents are being shredded by one of the Cintas trucks. “We want to thank our sponsors, Cintas and the Greensboro Coliseum for their help,” Hinterberger said.

“Without them, shred day would not be possible.”

DRBA Annual Celebration Hike scheduled Dan River Basin Association's Annual Celebration and Hike, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 1.

Meet at Hooker Building, Rotary Field, 420 Woodland DriveRt. 835, Stuart, VA (GPS 36.637906,-80.25322). Bring lunch, or plan to eat at a local restaurant. Hike will begin at 1:30 p.m. For 2mile hike, bring water and hiking stick, and wear hiking boots or walking shoes. Dress in layers of synthetic fabric or wool; be prepared for wind or rain. Free and open to the public Contact: Wayne Kirkpatrick, wynbtyk@embarqmail.com or 540-570-3511. More information: www.danriver.org

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The Rockingham County Student Health Centers will host ChocolART, a live art auction, on Sunday, Feb. 9, at Pennrose Park Country Club in Reidsville.

Doors will open at 3 p.m. for guests to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and chocolate desserts, while previewing the gallery of art. The auction, which promises to offer great bargains on framed and matted prints, original art, in addition to sports and music memorabilia, will begin at 4 p.m.

Advance tickets are $10 and are available in Reidsville at Annie Penn Hospital in the Foundation office or in Eden at the Student Health Center office at Morehead Memorial Hospital. They also may be purchased for $15 at the door on the day of the event.

The auction will offer more than 150 pieces and includes lithographs, etchings, serigraphs, animation cels, watercolors and signed original oils.

Opening bids, some beginning for less than $50, are generally 50 percent less than traditional framed pieces, and will include prints

by Chagall, Renoir, Rockwell, Kinkade, Wooster Scott and other well-known artists.

Also included will be several original pieces by students from local high schools. A contest was held in the fall to select student art, which has been framed and ready for auction.

An entertaining auctioneer caps the event, as he rounds out the afternoon with his humorous anecdotes.

The Student Health Centers, started in 1994, offer affordable physical and mental health services to students. With locations at McMichael, Morehead, Reidsville and Rockingham high schools, they reduce absenteeism and promote wellness through education,

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Grand Opening of New Western EMS Base in Mayodan There was a packed house at the grand opening on Dec. 20th of the Western Emergency Medical Services Base (EMS) in Mayodan.

Program participants shared important history, mission, and contributions the Rockingham County EMS have made and continue to provide local citizens.

Former Director of Emergency Medical Services George Butler shared the history of EMS; Chief of State Office of Emergency Medical Services Regina Godette-Crawford, discussed the present and future of EMS; former Director of Emergency Management Services Steve Hale gave the invocation; and ViceChairman of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners T. Craig Travis served as emcee, welcoming citizens and recogniz-

ing special guests.

As a volunteer firefighter and a resident of Mayodan, Rockingham County Chairman of the Board of Commissioners C. Zane Cardwell, was excited about the new EMS facility. He explained how EMS workers save lives and provide a tremendous value to the Rockingham County community.

Following the official-ribbon cutting, dozens of citizens toured the EMS Base.

The pre-manufactured metal building has a brick water table.

The building is approximately 5,000 square feet and houses a 24-hour EMS base that services the western party of the County.

The facility consists of a large drive-thru bay area, sleeping rooms, day room, and control office.

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Scales makes Dean’s List Samantha C. Scales of Stoneville was named to the UNC Charlotte Deans list. Samantha is a 2010 gradute of Morehead High School. Proud parents are Eric & Judy Scales of Stoneville.

Grandparents are Margie and Joe Watt also of Stoneville.

Western Rockingham County Chamber of Commerce invites you to join The mission of the chamber of commerce is to support, represent and be an advocate for the membership, and to work for improved quality of life issues for the communities we serve.

When businesses in our community are strong - the total community benefits. In a strong economy, jobs are created and products and services are readily available.

The members care about our communities and deserve our support. Remember - Check Western First. WRCC welcomes your feedback and suggestions for future directories. Thank you for your support and feel free to call on your local chamber of commerce.

Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce MISSION STATEMENT It is the mission of the Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce to provide business leadership and support to the local community by fostering an environment that promotes sound economic progress.

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For the fun of it A neighbor was watching a little boy playing with a ball and bat in his backyard. "I'm the greatest hitter in the world" the boy exclaimed as he threw the ball into the air. He swung with all his might but missed the ball and fell down himself. "Strike One" he says as he gets up. He throws it up again and swings. Again the ball falls to the ground with a thud. "Strike Two" he yells still undeterred. "I'm the greatest" he says as he swings once again hitting only air as the ball falls to the ground. This time he dances around the backyard as he yells "Strike Three.... I'm the greatest pitcher in the world!"

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All proceeds will benefit the centers, which also are supported

by United Way of Rockingham County, the Reidsville Area Foundation, Annie Penn Hospital, Morehead Memorial Hospital, Rockingham County Schools and various state and federal grants.

For more information about the centers or to purchase tickets to ChocolART, phone 623-9711, ext. 2366.

Foodlion helps stock Food Pantry at American Red Cross In early January Food Lion pulled up at the American Red Cross building on Highway 14 and donated some 4,500 lbs of food.

In addition, they provided the man power of several men to unload and stack the 265 cases.

John Maynard-Executive Director of the American Red Cross, thanks Rita Roberson-Food Lion, as Ada Wells-Food Pantry supervisor, American Red Cross showes her appreciation as well for the generous donation from Food Lion, as a partner in the community to fight hunger

A full Food Lion crew came to help unload the massive amount of food for the American Red Cross pantry.

A welcome sight to any food pantry

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Eden Receives Certified Retirement Community Certification North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Sharon Decker presented the official Certified Retirement Community certificate to Eden at a ceremony that took place at Eden City Hall on January 23, 2014. “This designation is not handed out lightly,” stated Decker. “Eden’s name has historically been linked to a garden spot, a unique and special place.” She spoke of passing through the community during her trips to Virginia and finding the people very hospitable.

Decker encouraged the city to attract active retirees who would contribute to the community with their time, talents and knowledge. NC Senate Pro-Tem, who hails from Eden, also spoke favorably about the community.

“My wife Pat and I chose to live in Eden thirty years ago,” remarked Berger. “We have enjoyed Eden and found it very welcoming to us from the very beginning.”

The ceremony began with the Morehead High School JROTC Color Guard presenting the colors, followed by a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem performed by the Morehead High School Singers.

Eden Mayor Wayne Tuggle recognized the Eden Certified Retirement Community Committee that worked for six months on the application that was submitted for consideration in July of 2013. “I appreciate the work this group did to help us achieve this designation. Coming on the heels of our 2011 AllAmerica City award, this is just another acknowledgment that Eden is a special community,” Tuggle stated.

The city will actively market itself to retirees, especially those living in the northeastern part of the country according to Mike Dougherty, Director of Economic Development for the City of Eden. “Many people who live in those areas will not be able to remain there in their retirement years because of the high taxation burden.” Dougherty stated.

“They will be seeking affordable locations in which to live comfortably and become active members of the community.”

The Certified Retirement Community designation allows Eden to be marketed on the Department of Commerce Retire in NC web site and to attend numerous trade shows where all of North Carolina’s Certified Retirement Communities are showcased. The city is in the process of completing the special web page, Retire in Eden NC that will be part of the Explore Eden NC web site. It has completed a marketing brochure and is considering other marketing venues.

For more information on the Certified Retirement Community designation, contact Mike Dougherty at 336-613-4941 or at mdougherty@edennc.us

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Barham & Associates introduces new talent to their team Barham and Associates, CPA, PC in Eden would like to introduce three new and talented associates on their team.

Kandi R. Walls is the newest Senor Accountant at Barham &

Associates CPAs, PC. She began working at Barham & Associates CPAs, PC in December of 2013.

Kandi graduated in May from UNC-Greensboro with a Bachelor of Science double

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Sunday, February 9th 10:30 am Service Visiting Speaker: Tim Lee, Viet Nam Vet double amputee tells of his amazing journey Monday 7pm • Tuesday 7pm • Wednesday 7pm

Call for more information 336-623-5668 Property Mgmt, Homes, Apts, Rooms and Mobile Homes w Owner Financing Visit our web-site (www.pi-properties.com) for map location & pictures A. Lots for mobile homes available from $180 to $310 per month , 4 sites in Rockingham Co. B. Mobile Homes - Owner Financing - Appliances negotiated separately • Church Street Park, Stoneville, NC Ready to Move-In, Call Jennifer 573-8022. $200 lot Sec Dep, Water/Sewer/Garbage + incl in lot rent (based on # people) • 126 Creek Run, Stnvll,NC, 2 bdrm-1 bth, 1995 Redman, 14x60+/-, C/A pump, Sale $8,000, $1,000 Dn, Fin $7,000, 6% APR, 10yrs, pmts $77.71 pm +T&I+Lot. avl 3 dys • 119 MP Dr. Stoneville, NC, 2 bdrm–1 bth, 1999 Redman 14x52+/- C/A pump, avl 30, Sale $12,000, $1,200 Dn, Fin $10,800, 6% APR, 10yrs, pmts $119.90 pm +T&I+lot • 108 Top Run, Stnvll,NC,3 bdrm-2 bth, 1999 Redman, 14x76+/- C/A pump, avl 60, Sale 20,000, $2,000 Dn, Fin $18,000, 6% APR, 10 yrs, pmts $199.84 pm +T&I+Lot • Parkside Acres, 125 Parkside Dr. Mayodan, 3 bdr 1 bth, 1970 model, new HVAC, avl 10 dys, Sale $11,000, $1,100 Dn, Fin $9,900, 6% APR, 10 yrs, pmts $109.91 pm + T&I+lot • Park Ridge Park, Eden, NC call Jennifer 904-8703 Lots & Homes, Rent & Sale, $200 lot Sec Dep, Water/Sewer/Garbage + incl in lot rent (based on # people) • 142 Joyce Ct, Eden, NC, 3 bdrm-1 bth, 1979 Conner, 12x70+/- , C/A, avl 14 dys, Sale $10,000, $1,000 Dn, Fin $9,000, 6% APR, 10 yrs, pmts $99.92 pm +Tax&Ins+Lot • 149 David Dr. Eden, NC, 3 bdrm - 2 bth, 1996 Imperial, 14 x 80+/-, Heat Pump, avl 15 dys, Sale $18,000 $1,800 Dn, Fin $16,200, 6% APR, 10 yrs, pmts $179.85 pm +Tax&Ins+Lot

• Other homes available when cleaned and/or repaired.

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majoring in Accounting and Business Administration. Kandi has seven years of experience in public accounting. Kandi is currently recognized as a CPA Candidate, and has already completed her education and experience requirements. She is proactively seeking certification by preparing for the CPA Exam in hopes to become a Certified Pubic Accountant in 2014.

Kandi’s hobbies include kayaking, spending time on the lake, cooking and spending time with her family, friends and dog.

Charles “Roby” Lake began working at Barham & Associates CPAs, PC in September 2013.

Roby recently obtained his Bachelor’s of Science/Accounting degree in May of 2013, from UNCGreensboro. He is currently recognized as a CPA Candidate, who is working towards satisfying his requirements. Roby is a member of the Salem United Methodist Church as well as the Piedmont Chrysalis Community. He cur-

rently stays active through sports, spending time with friends and family, and studying for a CPA exam.

Jamie Prichette joined the Barham & Associates, CPA’s team just over a year ago. With the fist nine year of her career focused on providing excellent customer service in the consumer finance industry, she knows how to help our clients succeed. Jamie has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Radford University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Liberty University and is currently a CPA candidate. Community involvement is also very important to Jamie. She volunteers with the American Cancer Society, including Co-chairing the 2010 and 201 Relay for Life events in Danville, Virginia.

Barham & Associates is located at 102 Adams St., Eden NC 27288. For further information contace them at 336-6232151.

Why Rent-A-Center Likes Mediation Chad Wells, manager of Rent-A-Center, likes his customers but he also likes being paid for the products this his store sells. So, when some of them stop paying for the items they obtain from his store, he has to decide what to do. In the past, although he didn’t want to take them to court, he didn’t have much of a choice. Then he heard about the mediation program offered by ReDirections of Rockingham County. He contacted us and we developed a new process that benefits both RentA-Center and its customers: 1. ReDirections contacts the parties involved and mediates the cases at our office in Reidsville.

This has benefited Rent-ACenter because they have had a difficult time getting in touch with customers who owed them money. Some customers have admitted that they had avoided the Rent-A-Center staff because they were afraid of being taken to court.

2. At the time of the mediation, both parties are told that the purpose of mediation is to help them resolve their differences and to come to an agreement that is satisfactory to both parties.

ReDirections makes no decisions. Both parties discuss what the amount of payment should be and the timeframe in which it should be paid. (It is important to note here that the purpose of the mediation is to help both parties come to a financial agreement that works for each of them. It is not about collections.)

3. After the mediation is over, ReDirections collects the payments when they are due and sends them to Rent-A-Center once a month. If customers don’t live up to their part of the agreement, they understand that they will be taken to civil court. The cost of the mediation is $80.00 which is paid by the customer.

The best part of the mediation program is that everyone benefits. Chad is happy because he no longer has to spend hours chasing down customers to get his money and, even better, he no longer has to waste time sitting in court waiting for cases to be heard. His customers are happy because they have a payment plan that works for them. They don’t lose time and wages sitting in court waiting for their case to be heard. They don’t have to pay court fees and fines. Best of all, they don’t have a criminal charge on their record. Chad likes that also because a criminal charge means that company policy wouldn’t allow him to sell to them anymore and he would miss working with them.

If you are a business owner and are having issues with customers who aren’t paying, we hope you will consider mediation as a possible solution to that problem. Finally, if you are a citizen of Rockingham County and are having conflicts with friends, family members, coworkers, etc., we hope you will give us a call at 336.342.5238. Many disagreements can be resolved outside of court.

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Grants Galore for the Draper Elementary PE Department Draper Elementary was awarded the Reidsville Area Foundation Grant in the amount of $1000.00. Mrs. Benton, the PE teacher is going to use this money to buy healthy snacks for students due to the extended day. These snacks will help keep the students focused in the afternoon and take the financial burden off of the teachers and donating parents.

The 2nd grant that Draper was awarded is the RCS Healthy Places Grant for 2014. This is a tremendous blessing for our school!

The school will receive $34,000 for projects promoting Healthy Places around the school. Draper’s plan is to resurface the blacktop and place new benches in the front of the school. If any money is left over, they will focus on getting new equipment or improving what they have to better the opportunities for students to be physically active outside.

Draper’s new PE equipment is based off of a program called GenMove USA. Because of the PEP Grant that RCS received for physical education, Draper has been able to have increased opportunities for getting new equipment. It's awesome! With this program, they have been given 7 multigoals and 20 multiballs that can be used for a wide variety of activities. Some of the skills that students are able to focus on are tossing, catching, rolling, dribbling, trapping, passing, throwing, shooting, etc. The list goes on! The favorite games so far are a modified version of "Make it Take it" and ultimate frisbee.

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Students listened eagerly as a member from each of RMS’ winter sports teams and the student council president spoke about their favorite book and why reading is important. The crowd was also entertained by the RMS step team, cheerleaders and a singer. The students cheered and sang along as they listened to RMS’ version of “ROAR”. Fifth grade students left with bookmarks, pom-poms, prizes and most importantly, a taste of being a “Raider Modeling Success” at Reidsville Middle.

Bethany Elementary's PACK Palooza On Friday, January 17, 2014, Bethany Elementary bulldogs celebrated "being a part of the PACK" at the 2nd Pack Palooza of the school year! PACK stands for "be Positive", "Act responsible and safe", "Challenge yourself", and "show Kindness".

Bethany Elementary is in its first year of PBIS implementation and students have been learning how to "Be a Part of the PACK" by using appropriate voice levels and showing PACK in the hallway and cafeteria. Every 9 weeks students celebrate outstanding behavior at Pack Paloozas. Friday's PACK Palooza was one for the books! The theme was "Winter Olympics" and it was a great way to get the students and staff excited about this historical event coming in February. Students rotated through three stations of fun activities including watching clips about the history and events of Winter Olympics, making their own Olympic rings for their classroom, and of course some physical activity to remind students of the determination it takes to become an Olympian. All students were given "PACK" Olympic Medals as they finished up their last event.

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County School Features Western Rockingham Middle Choir Students Visit New York City

Recently, forty-five Western Rockingham Middle School WRMS) students took a trip to New York City (NYC) to sing at Riverside Church in Harlem, NY and also at the Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center in NYC. The choir was accompanied by Mr. Joseph Hudson who is the head of the Educational programs for Lincoln Center and also Mr. Matthew Webb who is a choir director in Morristown, NJ. At Riverside they sang with soloist, Meghann Vaughn who is a professional singer in NYC and they all performed for a luncheon held at the Riverside Church. The church was most appreciative of the performance of holiday songs conducted by Dr. Beverly Vaughn, WRMS choir director.

The performance at Lincoln Center was high above the Manhattan Skyline with a view of the Met Opera House and the Julliard School of music. The choir had also had approximately forty adults who came with them, along with Mr. Duane Hensley, principal of WRMS. Everyone was taken on a tour of NYC including the newly opened 9/11 memorial. They also were able to see two Broadway shows, Cinderella and Lion King both of which were amazing. Additionally they were able to see the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes and they got to take a backstage tour. Despite the need to leave early due to impending snow, the students got to sing, tour, see shows and shop. This was an amazing educational event for these students.

McMichael and Morehead High Bring Back Accolades from Roanoke

Christmas breaks, cold weather and two-hour delays didn't stop McMichael High and Morehead High from prepping robots for out-of-state competition. Three teams from McMichael and one team from Morehead headed up US 220 to Roanoke on January 11 to compete with over 25 other teams from Virginia in the Blue Ridge Regional VEX Robotics Competition. After a day of fierce competition, one of McMichael High’s teams won the overall competition along side a Virginia team that they made alliance with. Morehead also made it to the finals and took second place. McMichael’s two other teams finished in the top four.

During the mid-day, the event also held programming and robot driving skills challenges. McMichael also took the 1st spot in the robot driving skills challenge. Congratulations to the Robotics Teams from McMichael and Morehead High!

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RCS Schedules High School Options Expo Fairs Parents, wondering if a nontraditional high school program/school is right for your rising 9th grader? This year, Rockingham County Schools (RCS) will offer four High School Options Expo Fairs throughout the county during January and February. These events will allow parents to meet with representatives from each of the high school programs to discuss the school's benefits and application process.

The events are from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the following locations: • Tuesday, February 4, Reidsville Middle, 1903 S. Park Dr., Reidsville • Monday, February 10, Western Rockingham Middle, 915 NW Ayersville Rd., Madison • Tuesday, February 11, Holmes Middle, 211 N. Pierce St., Eden

Families may attend ANY Expo Fair that is convenient for their schedule and location.

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Tim Hudson, a graduate of Ragsdale High School in Greensboro and now a famous professional trumpet player, came to Rockingham County Middle School (RCMS) to provide a clinic to the seventh grade band students on January 7. Mr. Hudson is a member of the Carolina Brass, a brass quintet with local ties to our area, and also has many students who are principal players in major orchestras around the United States. He is a clinician with Yamaha and teaches two trumpet players in Rockingham County, students at RCMS and RCHS. This was an important link in getting him to visit the school.

He is an adjunct trumpet instructor at Garner-Webb University and came to share some of his knowledge with the brass players. He spoke of taking one's discipline with just a little bit of talent and making consistent practice a way of surpassing those who might begin with a little more natural talent than you. He gave tips on playing, performing when nervous, and doing things correctly and well instead of flashy and short-lived. The students were a wonderfully, attentive audience and enjoyed hearing Mr. Hudson’s phenomenal performance.

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County School Features McMichael High Student Appointed to West Point John Etringer, a McMichael golf team (4 years), varsity swim High School (DMHS) senior, has team (1 year) and currently holds been appointed to the United the captain position in both varsiStates Military Academy at West ty soccer and golf. In addition to Point. Etringer was nominated to being a 4 year member of student the Military Academy by council, he is also a member of Congressman Howard Coble and the National Honor Society, Senator Kay Hagan. In order to National Beta Club and a membe awarded an appointment from ber of Mu Alpha Theta. Etringer West Point, an applicant must be is currently DMHS’ student body qualified academically, medical- vice-president as well as the National Beta Club ly and physically. vice-president. During John, of the summers Etringer Mayodan, is the son of has attended NC Karen and Walter Governor's School for Etringer.

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Sights and Sounds of a Stoneville Elementary Season December was "all a bustle" with music, dancing and sharing at Stoneville Elementary School.

Even before Thanksgiving break, the staff of Stoneville Elementary School began to plan and collect money for the Angel Tree. This special project helps make the season brighter for less fortunate students and families in the Stoneville community.

The Angel Tree is directed by guidance counselor Allison Adcock.

To raise funds for this year's program, staff volunteers stood at the intersection of downtown Stoneville to collect money during the "Stuff the Stocking" campaign.

Through these efforts, over $2,500.00 was raised and 40 students from Stoneville Elementary School were directly impacted.

The spirit of the season continued to flourish through the Annual Luminary Sale to support arts programming in our school. This year, the sidewalks of the elementary school were graced with over 230 luminaries for the December 10, 2013 PTA program. The PTA program featured the 5th grade recorder ensemble and the Musical Bearings Chorus. Both of these groups are directed by music teacher Renee Halpin, NBCT. The recorder ensemble performed music that ranged from traditional Baroque to rock. The Musical Bearings Chorus transported the audience to the old west through the musical Christmas at the O. K. Corral: A Rootin' Tootin' Musical For Young Voices by Teresa Jennings.

The members of the chorus delivered a strong anti-bullying message through song and dance as the Candy Cane Kid (Grace Handy) taught Bubble Gum Bart (Danni Lester) how to use the power of words instead of bullying to solve problems. Themes of diversity also played an important role in the seasonal activities at the school.

On Friday, December 20, 2013, the entire school participated in the International Dance Festival with dances from countries and cultures from around the

world. The program also featured the fourth and fifth grade after school dance group Bear Foot Dancin' which is directed by second grade teacher Lisa Ranzo.

This annual activity highlights the objectives of the North Carolina Essential Standards of Dance in addition to key components of the Spark physical education curriculum which is taught by physical education teacher Ken Dowdle. This year, the winning classes were: Kindergarten - Mrs. Nelson's class, First Grade - Mrs. Holcomb's class, Second

Grade - Ms. Ranzo's class, Third Grade - Mrs. Sears' class, Fourth Grade - Mrs. Haskin's class and Fifth Grade - Mrs. Garrett's class.

Just as students arrived at home for their long winter break, the staff of Stoneville Elementary School had one final treat. The Stoneville Staff Singers visited many a Stoneville community bringing songs of the season to the homes of their students. This group of jolly elves did not ride in a sleigh, but in a wagon full of cheer being pulled by the big man himself, principal Jason Hyler.

Lincoln Elementary Kindergarten Unity Lunch The Kindergarten classes at Lincoln Elementary celebrated the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday by inviting parents and friends for a Unity Lunch on Friday, January 17. Many parents and friends joined Mrs. Rebecca Martin, Ms. Stacey Grimsley, Mrs. Kathy Combs and students for the lunch and then visited the classrooms to observe a lesson in honor of Dr. King, the civil rights leader who stood for courage, peace and love.

Wentworth Students Enjoy Reward for Meeting AR Goal Students at Wentworth Elementary recently celebrated meeting their Accelerated Reading (AR) goal by viewing a movie and enjoying some popcorn. The Wentworth parents and PTA assisted in the celebration. The students were excited to earn this reward for accomplishing their reading goal and everyone had a great time!

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County School Features

RCS names new administrators

Congratulations to Brenda Nordan, principal of Holmes Middle, for being named the Rockingham County Schools 2014 Principal of the Year!

Congratulations to April Thompson, assistant principal at Reidsville High, for being named the Rockingham County Schools 2014 Assistant Principal of the Year!

Congratulations to Jessica Clark, teacher at Moss Street Elementary, for being named the Rockingham County Schools 2014 Teacher of the Year!

Congratulations to the RCS Finance Department for receiving recognition by the Governance Finance Officers Association of Achievement and State Board of Education for Excellence in Financial Reporting for fiscal year 20112012! Additionally, the RCS Finance Department received the ASBO (Association of School Business Officials International) Certificate of Excellence in Comprehensive Annual Fiscal Reporting for fiscal year ending June 30, 2012.

Pictured from left to right: Wendy Roberts, Missy Gover, Crystal Walker, Pam Kendrick, Parker Turpin, Donna Evans, Tammie Hill, Wendy Barnes. Not Pictured: Annie Ellis, Toi Hairston, Dala Stanley

January is National School Board Appreciation Month. A BIG thank you to our Board of Education members for their time, service and dedication to the students, staff and community of Rockingham County Schools!

Pictured left to right: Back Row: Hal Griffin - Vice Chair, Ron Price, Steve Smith, Wayne Kirkman, Bob Wyatt. Front Row: Josh Austin, Lori McKinney, Nell Rose - Chair, Amanda Bell. Not Pictured: Elaine McCollum

Rockingham County Schools (RCS) has named new administrators at three schools.

Retirements and transfers have created administrative openings in the district.

The following administrators retired December 2013, leaving their positions vacant: Joe Baez principal, Rockingham County Middle Rose Rolan - principal, Dillard Elementary Robin Finberg, principal of Wentworth Elementary, accepted the RCS Testing Coordinator position, but will remain principal at Wentworth for the remainder of the school year.

Congratulations to the following administrators on their new appointments: Principal - Rockingham County Middle - Moriah Dollarhite Coordinator of Instructional Services for Patrick County Public Schools (VA). Dollarhite will assume her new duties in February 2014.

Principal Wentworth Elementary Jennifer Hardin assistant principal at Huntsville Elementary, Hardin will assume her new duties July 1, 2014.

Principal - Dillard Elementary Tina Chestnut - assistant principal at McMichael High. Chestnut assumed her new duties January 2, 2014.

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RCS Students Selected for ACDA Honors Choir Five students from Rockingham County Schools (RCS) were selected to participate and represent RCS and North Carolina at the American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA) Southern Division Conference in Jacksonville, Florida, March 5-8, 2014.

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• Art Classes *Watercolor- Wednesdays 9:30-12 Loretta Martin instructor. Classes ongoing call for details. *Acrylic painting – Tuesday 1-4 Joe Zak Gardner instructor. Classes begin March 4 & end April 8th.

• Friends Club –Meetings are Tuesdays from 10-11 at the Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to come join the fun and fellowship.

First Tuesday – speaker/meeting Second Tuesday Heart Healthy Club (Eden Drug) Third Tuesday is Tuesday tea and Show & Tell/ speaker 4th Tuesday Lunch outing (at chosen restaurant) or field trip if there is a 5th Tuesday we will have Game Day (bingo, dominos, board games, card games…..)

• Line Dance- Mondays 10:15-11:15 classes are held at the CB Hut during tax season. (will eventually move classes to the senior center) • Legal Aid will be February 13th at 10:00am call 1-800-951-2257 to make an appointment • Exercise with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-9:00. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights.

NEW****Flex Class – (think outside the gym) Exercise for people who do not want to go to the gym. Offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at the CB Hut from 11:15am- 12pm. Offered free for participating health plans and will be no cost to the public. Classes begin February 18th.

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

• Bingo Bash at 9:00 on Monday, February 17th at the Garden of Eden Senior Center.

• ***Register now for New Computer Classes at the senior center. Unfortunately classes offered thru RCC are not free to seniors anymore. Occasionally I will offer some free classes taught by volunteers. Call 627-4711 for more information Classes offered beginning in March will be: *Buying and selling online-Thursdays 9-12. Learn how to buy and sell online and stay safe while doing it. Explore Craig’s List and E-bay and other options. *Windows 8 – Thursdays 1:30-4:30. Students learn the basics of the Windows 8 operating system. The lessons include how to manage the new contents, shortcuts and system settings. This class is for anyone who needs help with the new Windows 8 system.

We have 3 windows 8 computers must bring laptop if you are not one of the first 3 to sign up for them. *Internet- Fridays 9-12. Students learn to locate information using the Internet, download software and photos, set up e-mail accounts, send and receive email messages with attachments, use instant messaging, and maintain their safety and privacy while using the computer. Upon completion, students will see the personal gains that come from being comfortable with using the Internet.

• Pickle ball- Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We play every Friday at 10:00 at Mill Avenue Recreation Center.

• **Need help filing your taxes? Free tax assistance is offered for people with low to moderate incomes. (about 53,000 and below) at the Garden of Eden Senior Center, located at 508 Orchard Drive in Eden. Simple tax returns no rental properties, businesses etc. You must call 627-1611 for an appointment.

February - Mondays and Tuesdays 9-1:15 & Sat. Feb.15th and 22nd 9-2:45pm March- Mondays and Tuesdays 9-11:15 am, & Saturday, March 1st 9-12:45 pm April 1st Tuesday 9-1:15 & Monday, April 7th & 8th 9-1:15pm. Last day April 8th

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Reidsville Senior Center 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville Call 349-1088 for Information on any of the following listings: Our main office is now located in the former Salvation Army Community Bldg. at 708 Barnes St., Reidsville Phone: 394-4841. Fitness Classes are held at The Reidsville Recreation Dept. Gymnasium.

• Reidsville Senior Center-Salvation Army Community Bldg.. 708 Barnes St, Reidsville #-336-394-4841 Painting, Crochet, Rook, Canasta, Pegs & Jokers Card Game, Bingo. Call for days and times.

• Reidsville Teen Center - 506 Sprinkle St., Reidsville #-336-394-4864 • Recreation Gym - 206 N. Washington Avenue, Reidsville, Call 336-394-4841 Rusty Hinges Exercise, Dance, Senior Aerobics • Senior Strikers Bowling at Reidsville Lanes - 2 pm- 4pm• Wednesday Jewelry Making Class- Free - call for place/time/items needed.

• Free tax assistance with the VITA Program, location will be The Reidsville Teen Center, 506 Sprinkle Street.

Appointments for Tuesdays and Fridays only from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Call 394-4841 to make an appointment.

• Pickleball: If you would like to learn and see what Pickleball is all about please come on out to our clinics Fridays •

Madison / Mayodan Senior Center 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Inside Madison/Mayodan Rec. Dept. Building. Call 548-2789, 548-9572 • The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department will be offering Acoustic/Electric Guitar Lessons taught by Instructor, Samuel Tosto, beginning on February 5th. Lessons will be held on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 7:00pm in 1 hour sessions. Spots will only be available to a limited number of students! Ages 10 and up are welcome. The cost will be $20.00 per lesson or $80.00 per month.

Pre-registration is required and is on a first come first serve basis. To pre-register or for more information, contact Lauren at the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department at (336) 548-2789 • Staying Strong: FREE exercise program Adults 55+ Instructor: Julie Joyce Tuesday/Thursday – 10am-11am • Dance Program: This program is for ages 2 - Teens. Classes held Mon., Wed., & Thurs. Schedules and monthly fees will vary. Taught by Deana DeHart and Elizabeth Carter. Call the M-M Rec. Dept. at 548-2789 for info • Piano Program: Piano Lessons every Thurs. for youth and adults. 20 minute sessions, one-on-one lesson with instructor, Dr. James Deere. The cost for lessons is $40 per-month plus books. Spots limited Contact call 548-2789.

• Senior Tap Dance Lessons: Taught by Deana DeHart. Thurs. from 1:30pm – 2:30pm. $25 per-month for ages 55+ • Zumba Fitness Program: Classes are held at a variety of times and only cost $3.00 per class! Zumba is taught by certified instructors, Britta Younts, Amy Poe and Benita Lindstrom.

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RCC Center for Active Retirement

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On the RCC Campus and open to ALL SENIORS • CALL 342-4261, ext. 2163 for details and directions.

Courses Offered: • WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! Due to budget cuts and space constraints, the Center for Active Retirement will be moving off campus, a suitable building in Wentworth has been identified; but needs renovations to meet the standards for a Senior Center of Excellence. Estimates for renovations top out at around $60,000. How can you help? Simply, by making a tax-deductible donations. All donors will be recognized on our “Wall of Fame” inside the new CAR lobby area and will also be recognized in next year’s ADTS Annual Report and on the ADTS website. Send donations to: ADTS—CAR Renovations, PO Box 1915, Reidsville, NC 27323 • Courses: Senior Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30am to 10:30am in Room 110 in the Owens Building.

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Senior Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30a.m. to 10:30a.m. in Room 110 in the Owens Building. We use a variety of videos in this FREE course.

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FEBRUARY 2014 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 25 ¶ 3rd grade Science Fair Winners (left to right:) Malachi Whitaker, Addy Simmons, Sarah Hall, Charlie McKinney, Colby Gunter, Isaiah Higgins

Bring your Valentine Out for a night of delicious food and fun at Red River Grill.

4th grade Science Fair Winners (left to right:) Carolina Quevedo, Giovanna Rayeburn, Nathan Gardner, Anthony Franson, Bryson Petty, Molly Isley

Jazz Night February 22nd

5th grade Science Fair Winners (left to right:) Mrs. Elicia Limer, Assistant Principal, Michaela Singletary, Josiah McLaughlin and Mr. Gary Pyrtle, Principal 247 W. Kings

Williamsburg Elementary Holds Science Fair

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Recently, Williamsburg Elementary School held the school Science Fair with a total of 15 participants.

Third grade participants were Isaiah Higgins, Malachi Whitaker, Addy Simmons, Sarah Hall, Charlie McKinney and Colby Gunter. Fourth grade participants were Jovan Alexander, Carolina Quevedo, Molly Isley, Giovanna Rayeburn, Bryson Petty, Anthony Franson and Nathan Gardner. Fifth grade participants were Michaela Singletary and Josiah McLaughlin. Williamsburg is so proud of all their SUPER SCIENTISTS! Williamsburg award winners are listed, below: • 3rd grade: Colby Gunter - 1st place, Charlie McKinney -2nd place, Sarah Hall - 3rd place • 4th grade: Bryson Petty - 1st place, Anthony Franson - 2nd place, Nathan Gardner - 3rd place • 5th grade: Michaela Singletary - 1st place, Josiah McLaughlin - 2nd place, The first and second place winners will advance to participate in the Rockingham County Schools Science Fair on January 24, 2014 at Rockingham Community College.

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WESTERN ROCKINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL’S SNOW MY SCHOOL AR CELEBRATION Western Rockingham Middle School’s (WRMS) Accelerated Reader program (AR) began over 10 years ago with the goal to increase reading proficiency and instill a love of reading in WRMS students.

On January 17, 434 students participated in the Snow My School Event, which featured sledding on artificial snow, a movie and a popcorn party. This is the largest number of students to have ever earned an AR Celebration at WRMS. Remaining incentives for the year include roller skating, Farris Park and a Super Incentive for those who achieved their AR goal during each of the four quarters this year - a trip to Celebration Station!

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The Ostrich

For The Fun Of It Talking Dog

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A man sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking Dog for Sale." He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard. He goes into the backyard and sees a black mutt just sitting there.

"You talk?" he asks.

"Yep," the mutt replies.

"So, what's your story?"

The mutt looks up and says, "Well, I discovered this gift pretty young and I wanted to help the government, so I told the CIA about my gift, and in no time they had me jetting from country to country, sitting in rooms with spies and world leaders, because no one figured a dog would be eavesdropping."

"I was one of their most valuable spies eight years running. But, the jetting around really tired me out, and I knew I wasn't getting any younger and I wanted to settle down."

"So, I signed up for a job at the airport to do some undercover security work, mostly wandering near suspicious characters and listening in. I uncovered some incredible dealings there and was awarded a batch of medals."

"Had a wife, a mess of puppies, and now I'm just retired."

The man is amazed. He goes back in and asks the owner what he wants for the dog.

The owner says, "Ten dollars."

The guy says, "This dog is amazing. Why on earth are you selling him so cheap?"

The owner replies, "He's such a liar. He didn't do any of that stuff."

A Glasgow senior citizen drove his brand new BMW convertible out of the car salesroom.

Taking off down the motorway, he floored it to 100mph, enjoying the wind blowing through what little hair he had left.

'Amazing!' he thought as he flew along the M8, enjoying pushing the pedal to the metal even more. Looking in his rear view mirror, he saw a police car behind him, blue lights flashing and siren blaring.

'I can get away from him - no problem!' thought the elderly nutcase as he floored it to 120mph, then 130mph, then 140mph. Suddenly, he thought, 'What on earth am I doing? I'm too old for this nonsense!'

So he pulled over to the side of the road and waited 10 minutes for the police car to catch up with him. Pulling in behind him, the police officer walked up to the driver's side of the BMW, looked at his watch and said, 'Sir, my shift ends in 10 minutes. Today is Friday and I'm taking off for the weekend. If you can give me a reason why you were speeding that I've never heard before, I'll let you go.'

The man looked very seriously at the policeman, and replied, 'Years ago, my wife ran off with a policeman. I thought you were bringing her back.'

'Have a good day, Sir,' said the policeman.

Marital Bliss “So Grandpa” asked Dave at his engagement party “your marriage to Grandma is legendary everyone talks about how you two get along so well and never fight, what’s the secret to your marital success?”

“Well” said Grandpa Joe after taking a deep puff on his cigar “it all started on the way home from our wedding, we hadn’t gone but a mile when the horse started giving us trouble I gave the horse a little whip and that’s when I heard your Grandma say in a low voice “that’s strike one.” A bit later the horse stopped again “that’s strike two” she said. The third time it stopped she grabbed my shotgun out of my holster and shot it in the head.

I was in shock! “What in the world was that all about?” I had protested at the time. “That’s strike one!” she said back to me. ”And that is what I owe our marital success to.”

The Reason I’m Tired!

Teachers

For a couple of years I’ve been blaming it on lack of sleep and too much pressure from my job, but now I found out the real reason: I’m tired because I’m overworked.

The population of this country is 237 million. 104 million are retired. That leaves 133 million to do the work.

There are 85 million in school, which leaves 48 million to do the work.

Of this there are 29 million employed by the federal government, leaving 19 million to do the work.

2.8 million are in the Armed Forces, which leaves 16.2 million to do the work.

Take from the total the 14,800,000 people who work for State and City Governments and that leaves 1.4 million to do the work.

At any given time there are 188,000 people in hospitals, leaving 1,212,000 to do the work.

Now, there are 1,211,998 people in prisons.

That leaves just two people to do the work. You and me.

And you’re sitting down reading jokes!

If teachers taught, why didn't preachers praught?

Ten Things I know about you 1) You are reading this.

2) You are human.

3) You can’t say the letter ”P” without separating your lips.

4) You just attempted to do it.

6) You are laughing at yourself.

7) You have a smile on your face and you skipped No. 5.

8) You just checked to see if there is a No. 5.

9) You laugh at this because you are a fun loving person & everyone does it too.

10) You are probably going to send this to see who else falls for it.

English is a crazy language.

There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; neither apple or pine in pineapple.

English muffins weren't invented in England or French fries in France.

Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are meat.

We take English for granted. But if we explore its paradoxes, we find that... quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square, and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig.

A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him, and as he sits, the waitress comes over and asks for their order.

The man says, "I'll have a double cheeseburger, large fries and a coke," and turns to the ostrich and asks, "what about you?" "I'll have the same," says the ostrich.

A short time later the waitress returns with the order. "That will be $8.94 please," and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out exact change for payment.

The next day, the man and the ostrich come again and the man says, "I'll have a double cheeseburger, large fries and a coke," and the ostrich says, "I'll have the same." Once again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change.

This becomes a routine until late one evening, the two enter again.

"The usual?" asks the waitress. "No, this is Friday night, so I will have a porterhouse steak, baked potato and salad," says the man. "Same for me," says the ostrich.

A short time later the waitress comes with the order and says, "That will be $22.86". Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the table.

The waitress can't hold back her curiosity any longer. "Excuse me, sir, how do you manage to always come up with the exact change out of your pocket every time?"

"Well," says the man, "several years ago I was cleaning the attic and I found an old lamp. When I rubbed it, a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes. My first wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything, I wish I'd just put my hand in my pocket, and the right amount of money would always be there."

"That's brilliant!" says the waitress. "Most people would wish for a million dollars or something, but you'll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live!"

"That's right! Whether it's a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce, the exact amount of money is always there," says the man.

The waitress asks, "One other thing, sir, what's with the ostrich?"

The man sighs, pauses, and answers, "My second wish was for a chick with long legs who always agrees with everything I say!"

City Slickers A family from the hills of Kentucky was visiting the big city for the first time.

They stayed in a high rise hotel with a big brass elevator right off of the lobby. The father and son stared at it in amazement, wondering what it was. After staring at it in awe for a few minutes the boy looked up at his dad, "Pa, what do you reckon that there thing is?" he asked. "I don't rightly know, son." the father replied. Just then an old, frumpy woman with curlers in her hair walks up, steps on the elevator and the doors shut behind her. After about 30 seconds the doors opened again and a beautiful, young blonde wearing a mini-skirt walks out. The father leans over to his son and says, "Boy, go and git your Ma!"

PUZZLE Locate These Hidden Words In Eden’s Own Find A Word SWEET RED GIFT PACKAGE DINNER SUIT SOON

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VALENTINES PINK SEND FLOWERS PRETTY DIAMOND

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Reidsville Middle Students Participate in the UDC

Screen Printing • Signs • Banners • Vinyl Decals for Businesses, Sports Teams, Events and anything you can dream up!!!

tions and analogies as well as voice, diction, style, body language, personal presentation and time.

This year’s judges were Samyria W. King, Chapter President and Deborah Paylor, RMS school Counselor. Johnsie Hayes, Registrar, conducted the contest and assisted with the judging and timekeeping.

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On January 17, 2014 the Reidsville-Rockingham Chapter #586 United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) sponsored their annual public speaking contest for eighth grade students at Reidsville Middle School.

Nineteen students from Mrs. Emily Boing’s class at Reidsville Middle participated in the event.

Prior to the final contest, the field was narrowed down to the top nine students.

The winners were: First place - Cierra Thompson; Second Place Monica Sanchez; and Third Place

- Joy Aikens. The three winners received cash prizes and a certificate of participation. All students participating were recognized with a certificate.

Students chose Clara Barton, Pauline Cushmon, Varina Howell Davis, Nathan Forest, all men and women from the Civil War period, to research and develop a four to six minute speech and give in front of the judges and other students. Students were judged on the basic skills of public speaking including knowledge of subject, organization, skillful use of facts, examples, descrip-

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December landslide interrupts Generation’s 4 Hope efforts In early December Bishop Robert and Dawn Hilburn of Stoneville led a mission team from Generation 4 Hope and left North Carolina headed for Iaeger, West Virginia with two truck trailer loads of supplies, a box truck of food and approximately 150 workers. Each and everyone ready to work and bless those that were less fortunate.

During these mission trips help packages are delivered in person to the families who have suffered so much, right here in America. These children of poverty stricken families in the Appalachian Mountain region have so little and live in filth and hunger, and they need our help.

Many children in families with no electricity or running water.

Arriving on Friday, December 5th morning at the Iaeger Elementary School, everyone worked hard unloading and setting up everything in the school gym for the Giveaway on Saturday. There were over 250 new bikes, big wheels, skate boards, rocking horses, tricycles, over 1,000 pair of new shoes, blankets, sleeping bags, new coats, baby diapers, diaper bags filled with items for newborns, new clothing for all ages, new toys, Christmas stockings for kids and teenagers, 400 hygiene bags and 400 food boxes that contained enough food to feed a

of the parking lot had broken off into the river, an hour later another call informed them that the superintendent would meet them at the school the next morning to evaluate the situation.

The giveaway began as planned and over 200 were served before the call came down to evacuate the building immediately. There were over 1600 people in lint to receive these sup-

family three meals.

As the team worked on Friday, kids would look in the gym with excitement and expectation of receiving the things the say for themselves on Saturday. By Friday at 6pm all was set up and the workers left the school to rest up for what was to come in the morning.

With plans to be back at school at 7:30am to begin the giveaway at 9am, and expecting two “Spotlight” families in the greatest of need at 8:30am, the night was a long rainy one. As had been several night prior.

At 1am in the morning Dawn Hilburn received a call from the principal informing her that a part

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The building was condemned and the team was unable to get back in to remove the items they were

The Hilburns with the youingest recipient plies, some lining up, in the rain as early as 3 a.m.

As the school was evacuated families there were crying, not because they could get nothing that day, but because they knew how hard the team had worked and how they really cared about the people of these rural communities.

The evacuation was so hurried; team members grabbed all the food they could as they left, handing it out to those in line until it ran out.

Dawn Hilburn noted, “One family waited to tell us how much they appreciated everything that we tried to do for them.” As the conversation continued, the family of five, each one came to know the Lord at that place. “That is the best Christmas gift anyone could ever receive. The team prayed with

to give away. Luckily there was already a new school under construction when this happened, and it should be open by December of 2014.

Unable to return to that school, officials arranged for the McDowell County maintenance department to move the items to another school in Roderfield, across the mountain from Iaeger, sadly this caused many in the hollow of Iaeger to be unable to get to the new giveaway location.

The Generation 4 Hope team again traveled to West Virginia to Fall River Elementary on December 21st and were able to giveaway the items that were left behind earlier, with some 1200 being served.

McDowell County is the number one poorest county in West Virginia and the third poorest county in the nation. Dawn Hilburn says “We are planning our next project which will be on April 12th, in an area called Sandy River. We will be ministering to the children in hollows and taking them much needed items for Easter.”

Sandy River is about 10 miles from Iaeger School. Going to this area will help the team reach the ones not reached at Christmas.

Anyone that would like to take this trip with the team or would like more information about Generation 4 Hope, contact 336255-4443. They would welcome church youth groups and assure you of an experience that will change your life. If any individual or business would like to sponsor or make a monetary donation you may send it to Generation 4 Hope, P.O. Box 45, Stoneville, NC 27048, it is completely tax deductible. Please visit our website at www.generation4hopecolg.com

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PAIN

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Does my pain dictate my activites?

How can I live my life when pain controls my actions?

Am I ready to give up my goals and dreams because of back and neck pain?

What is keeping me from finding someone to help me get rid of my pain?

Am I too old to get help with my back and neck pain?

I have tried pills, shots, and surgery, is there anything else I can do to get rid of this pain?

As young as I am, am I ready to live the rest of my life with problems?

Can anybody help me, or have I given up the will to find a solution to my problem?

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City of Eden employees will be our hosting our second annual pet supply drive Feb. 3 through Feb. 28 in recognition of Spay/Neuter Awareness Month.

This year we have partnered with Farm Bureau to collect donations. All items will be given to the Rockingham County Humane Society (RCHS) located on Boone Road. Eden is very fortunate to have a local humane society to help rescue unwanted animals and they need our help. The RCHS operates from donations and volunteers.

Collection boxes are located in various City Hall offices and at all four fire stations, as well as Farm Bureau on Kings Highway.

We are accepting pet food, toys, treats and cat litter, as well as paper towels, bleach, laundry detergent, trash bags and gently used towels and blankets. Last year, city employees collected over 550 pounds of dog food and 235 pounds of cat food, along with treats, toys, newspapers, towels, bedding and cat litter. The employees also received a donation of food from Food Lion and Tractor Supply.

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done and you can help by encouraging pet owners to be responsible and spay and neuter. The RCHS coordinates a low-cost spay and neuter clinic held the first Monday of each month. The costs to spay and neuter, along with a rabies vaccination and pain medication, are $75 for dogs and $65 for cats. For more information, call the RCHS at 6234428.

U.S. pet-ownership estimates Dogs 83.3 million—Number of owned dogs 47 percent—Percentage of households that own at least one dog 70 percent—Percentage of owners with one dog 20 percent—Percentage of owners with two dogs 10 percent—Percentage of owners with three or more dogs 1.47—Average number of owned dogs per household 20 percent—Percentage of owned dogs who were adopted from animal shelters $231—Average annual amount spent by dog owners on routine veterinary visits 83 percent—Percentage of owned dogs who are spayed or neutered Even—Proportion of male to female owned dogs Cats 95.6 million—Number of owned cats 46 percent—Percentage of owners with one cat 31 percent—Percentage of owners with two cats 24 percent—Percentage of owners with three or more cats 2.11—Average number of owned cats per household 26 percent—Percentage of owned cats who were adopted from an animal shelter $193—Average annual amount spent by cat owners on routine veterinary visits 91 percent—Percentage of owned cats who are spayed or neutered 73 percent vs. 62 percent—The difference in number of owned female cats and owned male cats, respectively U.S. shelter and adoption estimates 3,500—Number of animal shelters 6 to 8 million—Number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year 25 percent—Percentage of purebred dogs in shelters 3 to 4 million—Number cats and dogs adopted from shelters each year 2.7 million—Number of adoptable cats and dogs euthanized in shelters each year 30 percent—Percentage of shelter dogs reclaimed by their owners 2 to 5 percent—Percentage of shelter cats reclaimed by owners

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COLD WEATHER IS HERE! SPECIAL WINTER OFFER ON REPLACEMENT WINDOWS! CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE TODAY House of Health The owners of this Washington Street business will be holding a cooking class at Church of the Epiphany on Sat., Feb. 1st, at 9:00 a.m. They will discuss what to cook when dealing with allergies. They will talk about common food allergies and how they affect the body. Then they will work in the kitchen with foods that can replace the ones you shouldn't be eating. If you’re interested or if you have questions please call Deetra at the House of Health at 336-6231002. You can also email to reserve a space in the class at houseofhealtheden@gmail.com.

Church of the Epiphany is located at 538 Henry Street in Eden, about 2 blocks north of House of Health.

Yuki Japanese Restaurant This newest Eden restaurant has opened at 403 W. King’s Hwy in Eden. Pronounced YOO-Ki, this restaurant will offer authentic Japanese food.

June Marie Boutique Women and Wine on Wednesday Lisa Goldsworthy, owner of June Marie Boutique is opening her unique gift shop to Women & Wine on Wednesdays! Woman and Wine is a way for women to improve their lifestyle balance by re-connecting with friends, making new acquaintances, and being open to develop new ideas and relationships. Join Lisa for first event. You'll be glad you did. The event will take place Wednesday, February 5th from 6:00pm8:00pm at June Marie Boutique, 655 Washington Street in Eden.

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The Front Porch Let Mel and Gloria Hall help sweeten your Valentine's Day. They have coffees, wines, chocolates, cheese straws, and more.

Present your Valentine a customized gift basket or a beautiful gift bag of goodies. They will be glad to guide Cupid in your direction. Also, take advantage of our sale on all winter items! Great deals await you! Please call 336627-9041 or stop in their store located at 702 Washington Street in the Historic Leaksville Downtown Area.

Speed Networking Event June Marie Boutique will host its second monthly speed networking event on Thursday, February 20th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the store located at 655 Washington Street in Eden. The first event attracted more than two dozen business owners. All Eden & Rockingham County small, independent and locally owned business owners & representatives are invited to grow their business.

Participants will share business cards, history and offer new contacts with valuable information about their business. Speed Networking is a new and fresh way to build your business Rolodex in a time efficient manner.

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Santana’s Mexican Restaurant Santana’s is located at 436 E. Stadium Drive in Eden. They offer excellent Mexican and American cuisine and have live music every Thursday night. Call 336-623-1030 for more information or for takeout.

KD Fabric KD Fabric is located at Eden Mall They do all kinds of upholstery work and have their fabric on display at their new Eden Mall location. Call 336-623-2800 for more information.

Picket Fence Variety Store This business is located at 625 Washington Street in the bottom of the Central Hotel. They sell consignment and thrift items, locally made artwork, handbags and crocheted items. There are books, appliances and other items. Picket Fence is open Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am5:00pm and Saturday at 10:00am.

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“Advances in WiFi technology coupled with a marked decrease in the cost of wireless access points have finally made this project affordable for Eden,” City of Eden Information Technology Director Kevin Taylor said. “Based on research, I believe we will be able to cover the Leaksville, Spray and Draper sections for around $7,000 total,” he said. “Just a few years ago when I looked into this project, I was receiving numbers in the $50,000 range for Leaksville alone.”

Economic Development Director Mike Dougherty and Tourism Coordinator City Adams are both excited about the public WiFi project. “We are trying to attract people, especially younger people, to the Historic Leaksville downtown area. Having WiFi allows visitors the ability to stay connected to the Internet while they enjoy their time downtown,” Dougherty said.

“WiFi downtown is a new amenity to local businesses. It will help satisfy the needs of connectivity for visitors and customers alike,” Adams said. “It certainly will help our vendors, exhibitors and visitors during RiverFest and other downtown events. Having the Internet readily available is such an advantage.”

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When I say set goals I mean do not just say I want to run a 10K or I want to lose 10 lbs. Say I want to get healthy enough to run a 10K, and in the mean time you will lose that 10 lbs and probably even more. You need a plan that will help you accomplish your end goal by setting small goals that you can check off a list.

A big part of this is to not worry about what somebody else is doing. I tell the people who take the classes at the YMCA to concentrate on what they are doing not to even look at the person next to them. Worry about your goals and make them in attainable steps. Babies crawl before they walk and they walk before they run. It's the same with adults before you run that 10k you are going to have to do a lot of walking and running before you cross that finish line.

Step 1 forget about those times before when you didn't finish, those were not failures they were learning opportunities. Step 2 pick a goal, do your homework

White on what it will take start and FINISH. Step 3 is it doable? Be realistic. Can you really do it? Step 4 either start or pick a new goal.

Step 5 DO IT!! Surprise yourself and everyone who has ever made fun when you didn't finish something. Surprise everyone who has ever given you permission to quit before. We all have those friends who think they are being helpful when they say," It's okay." What they are really doing is making themselves feel better about something that they quit. Step 5 Kick Butt and do your victory dance! Step 6 REPEAT and REPEAT AGAIN and AGAIN. You see when you finish one goal and then another and another it becomes habit forming, goals become a series of steps in your life. Pick something --give up soda, exercise 3 times a week, stay out of other people's business. (said with a big chuckle) Just make sure that it matters to you so when you do your victory dance you really enjoy it.

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Rockingham County GospelFest Wins State Award cruise-ins, concerts in the park, and the GospelFest, are representations of our rich culture. Like our four rivers and two state parks, we want folks to come together and appreciate music that has so much meaning.”

The GospelFest Steering Committee was led by Kim Pryor and Mable Scott and members included: Gwen Bell, Ellery Blackstock, Robin Burroughs, Ron Farris, Delores Galloway, Patricia Harden, Larry Johnson, Anita Knight, Kim Moyer, Don Smith, and Tinker Woods. .

GospelFest artists, groups, ensembles, bands, choirs, and praise dancers presented traditional hymns, spirituals, folk, country, rap, and contemporary music including: Marvin Cash & Bill Hicks, Rebecca Petty, Divine Daughters of Praise, Michael K. Storm, Robin Burroughs, Dwight Lucas, Taleshia Smith-Lewis, Malcolm Pickard, Osborne Baptist Church Band, Paul Scott and One Way, Sasha King, Justin Cunningham, Gwen Bell, United We Stand Community Choir, Hands of Hope/Penn Memorial Baptist Church and Rockingham County Government Choir/ Rockingham Community College Choir.

GospelFest crowd at RCC Amphitheater Rockingham County Government and Rockingham Community College (RCC) won an Excellence in Communications Award for the first, annual Rockingham County GospelFest, from the NC Association of Government Information Officers (NCAGIO).

The first place commendation was in the category, "Biggest Impact with Small Budget."

NCAGIO is a nonprofit group whose members are public affairs professionals with government agencies.

Rockingham County GospelFest was a collaborative effort by RCC and County Government to showcase Rockingham County’s treasured, cultural assets. The free, familyfriendly, cultural event, held Sept. 7th at the Rockingham Community College Amphitheater in Wentworth, attracted diverse talent and audiences. The project was launched with a $1,000 grant from the RCC Foundation.

GospelFest attendees brought canned goods and non-

perishable foods to support the Rockingham County Regional Committee to End Homelessness.

According to Ellery Blackstock, “the final count of food was 296 collected from our citizens during the GospelFest.

The Rockingham County Help for Homeless was thrilled to get their pantry restocked again. Thanks for all of your support and help, what a blessing!”

RCC President Michael Helmick said: “Rockingham Community College was pleased to help host the GospelFest event this fall.

This show helped everyone celebrate the history and emerging culture of gospel music that has such deep roots in this region. As a community college, we are dedicated to the community, and this event was just another example of how RCC helps serve Rockingham County.”

• Rockingham Community College link:www.rockinghamcc.edu/news_e vents/id/1913 For more information about GospelFest, contact RCC Director of Public Information Kim Pryor at

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Novant Health announced in January a new shared services agreement with Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden, N.C. The organizations will work together in key areas including supply chain, strategic planning, and corporate resources. By combining forces, the two organizations expect to optimize the supply chain and bring value to the community.

“Partnering with organizations that are culturally aligned with the Novant Health mission makes sense,” said Carl S. Armato, president and CEO of Novant Health. “Ultimately, we aim to improve healthcare one patient at a time and working with Morehead Memorial will enable us to improve affordability and make healthcare remarkable for the residents served by Morehead Memorial.”

"The Board of Trustees of Morehead Memorial Hospital is looking forward to this new relationship with Novant Health,” said R. Scott Barham, Morehead Memorial Hospital board chairman. “Working with the Novant

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Mark Billings, president of Novant Health Shared Services said, “The flexible partnerships offered by Novant Health will enable Morehead Memorial to work with us in a way that is most beneficial for their needs.

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Linda’s Hair Salon 336-635-6469 Gift Certificates Available!

Linda Grogan Formely of Budget Hair Salon, Now Located In Unit 133 in Eden Mall.

Hours: Thurs. & Fri. 9am – 5pm, Sat. 9am – 1pm

BUSINESS BLAST

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Morehead Memorial,” said Jeff Lindsay, CEO, Novant Health Greater Winston-Salem and Eastern markets. “We believe our collaboration will bring real value to the community in and around Rockingham County.”

The agreement is effective immediately.

About Novant Health Novant Health is a four-state integrated network of physician practices, outpatient centers and hospitals that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to our communities. The Novant Health network consists of more than 1,100 physicians and 24,000 employees who make healthcare remarkable at more than 450 locations including 14 medical centers, three hospitals, and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics.

Headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC, Novant Health is committed to making healthcare remarkable for our patients and our communities serving over four million patients annually. In 2012, Novant Health provided more than $545 million in community benefit including charity care and services. Novant Health is one of the top 25 integrated health systems in the United States and was named a top 50 Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Work

by Diversity MBA Magazine.

For more information, please visit our website at NovantHealth.org. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

About Morehead Memorial Morehead Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital located on a 22-acre campus in central Eden, N.C. It is licensed for 108 acute-care beds and 121 long-term care beds. The main campus is home to inpatient and day hospital services, a state-of-the-art emergency department, a birthing center, a nursing center, a cancer treatment center, and three office buildings for physicians. There is an active medical staff of 64 physicians and a consulting/courtesy staff of 35.

Tree Fruit Insect Identification and Management Program Tuesday, February 25, 2014 10:00 am Rockingham County Agricultural Center 525 NC 65 Reidsville, NC 27320 Speaker: Dr. Jim Walgenbach, Extension Entomology Specialist NCSU The first part of the program will focus on identification of insects that damage tree fruit crops such as stink bugs, aphids, scale and plum curculio. The second part will cover different management techniques for these insects. This program is for commercial fruit producers and gardeners.

For NC Private Pesticide Applicators, 2 hours of pesticide recertification credit has been approved by NCDA for subclasses X, N, O, and D. Call Kathryn Holmes, Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Agent at 336-342-8230 for more information.

Reading Association Invites community

Sales • Service • Repair

Come out and join the Rockingham County Reading Association on February 6, 2014 at Leaksville Spray Elementary School. Kathryn Cole, Media Specialist from the Chapel HillCarrboro School System will share with us about “21st Century Thinking and Learning: Integrating Technology with the Common Core”.

As an educator, making sure that you can locate and use materials that the children find exciting, motivating, and also appropriate can be difficult. Come out to Leaksville Spray from 4-6pm to explore text complexity and its role in the classroom.

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Scooters New & Used

Draper Cycles 513 S. Fieldcrest Rd. • Eden (336) 635-5811 drapercycle@yahoo.com

Beach House Grill 105 E. Main St., Mayodan 336-427-3030

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Mon-Thurs 11am - 8pm • Fri and Sat 11am - until

133 N. Fieldcrest Rd., Eden, NC 27288 Carpet, Vinyl, Ceramic, Hardwood Flooring Over 20 Years Installation Experience

BUSINESS BLAST

Novant Health partners with Morehead Hospital

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Kid’s Mart Gently Used Children Items 407 N. 2nd Ave., Mayodan • 336-613-0213

SPEND $25 AND GET $5 OFF. MAY 2013! BRING IN OR MENTION THIS AD! Wed. - Fri. . 9 -5, Sat. 10-3

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CORUM HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC. CARRIER SALES & SERVICE SHEET METAL WORK Ronald T. Corum President

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While You Were Out! Pet Services: Sitting • Walking • Feed/Water • Play • Medicate • Put Out/Bring In

Home Services: House Sitting • Get Mail • Security Checks • Lights Alternated • Plants Cared For • Messages Forwarded • Light House Keeping Call Liza Doss - 613-3025

¶ PAGE 36 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, FEBRUARY 2014

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South End Elementary Safety Patrol South End Elementary is excited about the addition of the Safety Patrol this year. Safety Patrol is comprised of 18 fifth graders who patrol the halls and other common areas during arrival and dismissal times. Students were required to fill out applications, complete with references, and were sworn-in at the beginning of the year. The safety patrol members report for duty each day by signing in and wear patrol belts or vests so that other students are aware of their position. South End is not only promoting student leadership, but is truly a safer place because of their dedication!

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apr

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