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Rockingham County Senior Games and Silver Arts celebrates 20 years of Healthy Aging! The North Carolina Senior Games began in 1983 with a vision to create a year-round health promotion and wellness education program for adults 50 years of age and better. Senior Games is a holistic approach to keeping the body, mind and spirit fit while enjoying the company of friends, family, spectators and volunteers. In 2016 the Rockingham County Senior Games & Silver Arts is celebrating their 20th year of Healthy Aging! The organizers of this year’s event ask you to come out and join in the fun, meet new friends and see old one’s. Friends, fellowship, fitness, fun, family. Yes, there is something for everyone. Anyone 50 or over is welcome to compete with those in their age group in a huge variety of sports including: archery, badminton, basketball shooting, basketball tournament, billiards, bocce, bowling, corn hole, croquet, cycling, shot-put, discus, standing and running long jump, football throw, golf, horseshoes, pickleball, racquetball, shuffleboard, softball throw, softball tournament, spin casting, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track events. From April 19th - May 14th individuals will com-

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Travis... Continued from Page 1 County.’” The County Manager described one idea … a safe, low-cost, shooting range for the Sheriff’s Office. The location suggested by Travis involved a small section of the Rockingham County Landfill, several miles down the road from the Justice Center, convenient for Sheriff’s Deputies. Another suggestion involved the Sheriff’s Office, litter prevention, and saving money, since Travis is known as a tight, tough, fiscally conservative who pushes the envelope, asks hard questions, and initiates fervent debates. The Inmate Litter Pickup Program has two Sheriff’s Office positions overseeing inmates from the Rockingham County Jail as they remove litter from the County’s roadsides. This innovative approach, the first of its kind in North Carolina, saves taxpayer dollars by utilizing inmates to clean litter from roadsides vs. paying contracted workers. Instead of saving money, Travis and the local grapevine had heard how a few folks were abusing and misusing federal food support. Several County officials even had been approached by offers from food stamp abusers in grocery checkout lines. Understanding the growing need to provide food for children, the elderly and their families, Travis shared a thought with Director of the Consolidated Health & Human Services, Larry Johnson, and Sheriff Sam Page. Why not figure out a way to catch criminals abusing food stamps? So they took a proactive stance against Public Assistance Fraud with a new Program Integrity Office within the Dept. of Social Services (DSS). Armed with a detective, an investigator, and a support per-

son, they battle suspected fraudulent abuse and misuse of public assistance programs like food stamps, Medicaid, Work First, and Low Income Energy Assistance and Crisis Intervention (fuel assistance). Johnson said: “during these tough economic times, too many citizens really need these valuable, limited resources. We cannot afford for Public Assistance Fraud to go unnoticed, especially in a tight, fiscal climate!” The DSS Program Integrity has effectively recouped hundreds of thousands of dollars; issued numerous warrants; and successfully prosecuted dozens of cases. In addition, many more cases are pending court action, plus additional warrants are pending issuance. This Program Integrity solution has become a popular project other NC Counties want to emulate. Five out of 100 NC Counties have a similar office tackling fraud. DSS Director Debbie McGuire said: “we want people who need the benefits to get the benefits and we want those misusing benefits brought to justice!” Travis’ heart for Rockingham County also extends to neighboring counties. Last October, horrendous storms, water main breaks and contamination threatened water supplies in Columbia, SC. Caswell, Rockingham & Stokes Counties (NC) encouraged citizens to send bottled water donations for their SC neighbors. Travis considered this an excellent recommendation for the three counties to undertake in order to support “Neighbors Helping Neighbors!” Mabe Trucking Company, Inc. of Eden provided an 18-wheeler to transport 2,475 cases of bottled water. Within an eight-day period of time, these donations were given to SC flood victims from their caring, sharing NC neigh-

bors! Then, the Director of Rockingham County Public Libraries, Michael Roche, told Commissioners about their success every December collecting hundreds of cans of food for the needy with their “Annual Food for Fines.” Travis proposed the libraries launch “Food for Fines” twice a year to help even more hungry and homeless people. The libraries waived a dollar of fines for each non-perishable food items donated. Rockingham County Public Libraries now sponsor “Food for Fines” in both July and December as an easy way to shed overdue fines and give back to the community. Travis’ other community involvements include: Animal Shelter Advisory Board, FireRescue Commission, Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees/Liaison, Solid Waste Committee, and a North Carolina Association of County Commissioners member. He previously served with: Business & Technology Board of Advisors, Judicial Center Coordinating Committee Chair, Piedmont Area for Regional Transportation (PART), Western Library Building Oversight Committee Vice-Chair, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, and Tourism Development Authority. He attended Rockingham Community College, NC State University, and Penn State University. He has electrical and law enforcement certifications. His military commitment was with the U.S. Navy and he is presently an AT&T service technician. Travis loves white water rafting, hiking and enjoying Rockingham County’s numerous outdoor activities with his two sons.

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MILITARY GROUPS • ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League All Marines, former Marines and spouses invited: 2nd Thur of each mo. at 7 pm at The AIG Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth Chet Chrismon 336-552-8760 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan . Rockingham County Post. The second Saturday of month at 11 AM.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. 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 ROCK. CO.meet every second Monday of month. Chapter 63 -Ag. Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School. Room 180)Social from 6 pm til 7 pm, meeting at 7 pm. We provide transportation for veterans to their VA appts if needed call (336) 349-6040. Volunteers Needed.Call (336) 394-0080. Need 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 Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481 leave message. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, Meetings the 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave message. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY New location & time 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral in Reidsville Contact Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • “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 2nd Sat. of each month at 961 Church St. Extention, Reidsville, 12 Noon. Call Bobby Jones 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. • GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER GED, Intro to Computers, ESL, Adv. Computer, Employability Skills (HRD) classes Network Room, Resume assists. • Eden - Call 336 623-3007 to reg. • Reidsville - Call 336-637-1010 to reg-

ROCKINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE 926 Washington Street, Eden Every Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thurs - Friday 10-4. Tax deductible. Free large load pickup. 627-0160. FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for international exchange students for the 2014-2015 school year. Call 910-3089458.

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• 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 Contact Mildred Cochran 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Wanda Barnett • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE Reidsville Salvation Army 704 Barnes St., 349-4923 ext. 106 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am - 1pm Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

Ongoing Events DANCE - LARRY J’S 1201 Old Leaksville Rd., Ridgeway, Va. Live Music Thursday - Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 6pm. Dance 7pm - 9:45pm. No Alocohol, Smoke Free. Concessions Availalbe • Adults $5 Donation. 12 & Under FREE! For info contact Wayne 276-340-6212 DANCE - COLUMBIAN CENTER 1210 Old Leaksville Rd, Ridgeway, Va Doors open at 5:30, Monday & Saturday Music 7pm - 9:30 by the House Rockers For information call Wayne at 276-340-6212 THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam starts at 6:15PM, Doors Open At 7 p.m. Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AT JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville, NC 27320. Saturday Nights. doors open at 6pm,

Church Events “Church Event”s is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more. For up to 10 Lines (or less) the fee is $10 The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them. Call 336-627-9234 and ask for Elizabeth or Lisa.

REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Complete, Free recovery program meeting at ROBERTS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Every Friday evening 7-9, Ph. 336-344-5083 203 Memorial Baptist Church Rd. Stoneville NC 27048 www.robertsmemorialbaptistchurch.org Why Are You Still Addicted? We can Help. • SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 The Boulevard, Eden MOVIE & DINNER February 27th, 2016 at 5pm “Do You Believe” Free but call for reservations by Thursday, Feb. 25th. 336-635-2277 • SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 The Boulevard, Eden Thursday Service 6:30pm - Biblical Learning / Bible Study Saturday 6:30pm - Worship Service Now accepting volunteers for our Children’s Ministry for Thursday and Saturdays

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THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST • ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING. Governmental Center, Commissioners Chambers, Second Floor at 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth. Meeting starts at 6:30pm

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH • CHICKEN DANCE - This Shows at 10 AM & 12:30 PM. Artspower’s newest musical tells the colorful story of Marge and Lola, two chickens on a mission to win the barnyard talent contest and its first prize of two tickets to see the great Elvis Poultry in concert! But first, they must present a performance that will score higher than a flock of very talented ducks who seem to have the contest locked up. CHICKEN DANCE is recommended for Grades K-2. Presented by the Caswell Council for the Arts at the Caswell County Civic Center. For PreK-12 programs, tickets are just $7 for students, $10 all others, FREE Study Guides available with purchase! Contact Caswell Council for the Arts at 336-694-4474 or caswellarts@gmail.com www.ccfta.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH • DOUBLE TROUBLE SCRAPBOOKING RIBBON CUTTING. February 5, 2016. 1:00 PM 1:30 PM. Eden NC. Ribbon Cutting for Double Trouble Scrapbooking! Come check out their new location! • REIDSVILLE CHAMBER COFFEE, BOJANGLES. 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM. Join us for our 2016 series of 1st Thursday Coffee! Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Coffee at Bojangles (Barnes St. Location). Networking and Connectivity from 8am to 8:30. Announcements from 8:30am to 9am.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 • Dan River Basin Association's First Saturday Outing,10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016 2-mile hike at Tanyard Branch near Ruffin, NC . Meet at Happy Home School, 6901 NC 700, Ruffin, (GPS 36.497231, -79.631252). Wear hiking boots; dress in layers of synthetic fabric; be prepared for wind or rain; bring hiking stick, lunch, and water. Free and open to the public. Contact: Milton Hundley, 336-623-8681 More inform.: www.danriver.org

Dance at 7pm. No Alcohol, smoke free. Adults $5 donation, 11 & under free. CASCADE COM. 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. SENIOR DANCES 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. ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Building, RCC Campus GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH: The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14, just south of Eden, is open from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays; 12:30 to 8 p.m.Wed.; 9 a.m. to noon Sat’s. Consultants and professional genealogists are on hand to assist at no cost. Popular research sites can be accessed free of charge. Copies are 10 cents per page. Appointments can be made for other times. Inform.: 336-623-7154.

each month) 2pm - 4pm at Vida pour Tea, 412 State St., Greensboro. Discussions refreshments and drawings. RSVP at ww.meetup.com (go under “garden”) or call Lynn at 336-456-4509

Upcoming Events PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, April 23, 2016 sponsored by Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund. Accepting donations NOW - Bring housewares to Midtown Furniture 2nd Saturday of each month 9:00 - 11:00 am. Madison. Pick up also available Call 336-427-4357 Give Goods, Buy Stuff, Kick Cancer! March Stew - The Eden Professional Firefighters Association Local 2723 will be holding its annual stew on Saturday, March 19 at Fire Station 1 located at 623 Henry Street in downtown Leaksville. Stew will be ready at 12 noon. Stew will be eat in for donations only or sold for $6 per quart. To preorder quarts please contact: Frankie White at 336.213.3897 or Charles Johnson at 336.344.2512 Walk MS Society Rockingham County 2016 -April 9th at Penn House, 324 Maple Avenue, Reidsville NC. Register online at http://main.nationalmssociety.org

TRIAD DAYLILY CLUB FORMING. Join this group of people who love cultivating daylilies. (Meets 4th Sunday of

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH • FEBRUARY FREE FAMILY TENNIS PLAY DAYS ... sponsored by RC Tennis. 2:30-4pm "Rally the Family" Free Indoor Tennis Play Days at Eden Family YMCA give kids age 6-12 and their families a chance to play tennis and have fun. No experienced necessary. All equipment provided. 301 S Kennedy St., Eden NC 27288 336 623-8496 • CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP -Leaksville United Methodist Church (LUMC) will host a community-wide Caregiver’s Support Group meeting on Sunday, February 7, at 3:00 p.m. in the church parlor. We will share resources, offer support, and an empathetic community for those caring for their aging and infirm parents. LUMC is located at 603 Henry Street. Call 623-3418 for more inform..

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH • WILL OF THE PEOPLE CANDIDATES FORUM - 7:00 pm in the Advanced Tech. Building, Rockingham County Community College. This forum will be for candidates who are campaigning for office in the 2016 election. Public is always welcome

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH • ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING. Governmental Center, Commissioners Chambers, Second Floor at 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth. Meeting starts at 6:30pm

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST • “RALLY THE FAMILY" FREE INDOOR TENNIS PLAY DAYS - 2:30-4:00pm at Western Rockingham YMCA in Mayodan and Reidsville Family YMCA give kids age 6-12 and their families a chance to play tennis and have fun. No experience necessary. All equipment provided. 504 S Main St., Reidsville NC 336 342-3307/600 or 5th Ave., Mayodan, NC 336-427-9622

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH • SPAY-ghetti & No Ball Dinner and Silent Auction - The Friends of Eden Animal Shelter will host its 1st annual SPAY-ghetti & No Balls dinner and silent auction on February 27, 2106 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Angelo's Pizza Pub, located at 629 Monroe St., Eden, NC. There will also be 50/50 raffle, $1 per raffle ticket or $5 for 6 raffle tickets. Tickets are $25 per person, $45 per couple, $10 (12 and under). Tickets must be purchased in advance. Available at The Dapper Dog, 639 Washington St., Eden, or by contacting Lisa at 336-912-1178 or Sheralene at 336552-9397 or Lori at 336-280-8021. Thank you for all the support, and hope to see you there.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH • DAYLILIES PLANT SALE! - 2pm-5pm Yes! You CAN still plant them NOW! Registered AHS hybridizers from our Region NC & SC. $5-$25 Triad Daylily Fans Garden Club at 4301 Lawndale Dr, next to Sci-Quarium 336 456 4509

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Eden Recycles with voluntary curbside Beginning early summer 2016, residents in the City of Eden can reduce their carbon footprint by separating valuable material from their everyday household trash. In collaboration with Waste Management and Rockingham County, the City of Eden will be rolling out a new every other week curbside recycling program in July 2016. City of Eden Mayor Wayne Tuggle said the program is a win-win for the city. “This is an addition that is needed to complement the voluntary recycling that is already taking place in Eden. We presently have 6 voluntary recycling drop-sites around the city. To add voluntary curbside recycling for those citizens who want to participate is a positive for the city and the environment.” Rockingham County will provide participating residents with 96 gallon carts on wheels while Waste Management will provide curbside collection service for $3.85 per home, per month. Ronnie Tate, the Director Department of Engineering and Public Utilities for Rockingham County stated, “Rockingham County is excited to be providing the residents of the City of Eden with the 96 gallon recycling carts. The County is always looking for ways to increase recycling and preserve the life expectancy of the County Landfill. Curbside recycling is an important and vital part of this process.” The curbside program consists of the Single Stream process which allows residents to collect all recyclables in the same cart. WM Representative Stan Joseph said Single Stream recycling makes recycling easier than ever. “With Single Stream recycling there is no need for separation. Residents don’t need

multiple containers at their homes.” Residents do, however, need to make sure they only throw clean, recyclable items into their 96 gallon carts. Joseph said just because an item has a recycling symbol on its packaging, doesn’t mean it is always allowed in the curbside program. “Only certain items can be recycled at the curb. There are several reasons for this including market availability.” Joseph said other items cannot be accepted because they damage recycling equipment at the recycling facility. “For instance, plastic grocery bags are not accepted in the curbside recycling program. They damage equipment and can shut down the facility for hours and even days for repair.” He said this doesn’t mean they are not recyclable, it just means they are not

allowed in the curbside program. Joseph suggested taking plastic grocery bags back to the retailer for proper recycling. Accepted Items include: Office and school papers, catalogues, brown paper bags, junk mail, glass bottles and jars (brown, clear, green and blue), plastic bottles / containers, magazines and newspapers, aluminum foil and food trays, cans (steel, tin and aluminum), phone books, corrugated cardboard and

box and paper board. Unaccepted items include: broken / sharp glass, food / yard waste, scrap metal, frozen food container, ceramic materials, hazardous items, non-recyclable plastics, plastic trash bags, cloth / clothing, shredded paper, liquids, loose plastic bags and package wrap, any soiled items. RECYcLE OFTEN RECYCLE RIGHT As part of a commitment to recycling, Waste Management introduced Recycle Often. Recycle RightSM (RORR). This educational campaign focuses on bringing residents back to the basics of recycling. By increasing the amount of paper, cans, and bottles that go into the recycling cart and decreasing contamination, we can make a huge difference. The website to the program for residents to review and participate is, recycleoftenrecycleright.com. DO YOUR PART, THRow it in the cart! Residents who sign up for service by March 31, 2016 will begin service on July 1, 2016 and residents who sign up by June 30, 2016 will begin service on October 1, 2016. There will be a $2.50 charge for additional carts. To sign up for service, call (336) 573-1618 or email rockcnty@wm.com for service inquiries and customer questions Waste Management, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides collection, transfer, recycling and resource recovery, and disposal services. It is also a leading developer, operator and owner of waste-to-energy and landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States. The company’s customers include residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout North America. To learn more inform. about Waste Management visit www.wm.com or www.thinkgreen.com.

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February Red Cross Blood Drive Schedule -Tuesday - 02/02/2016 - M & M Rec. Center - 300 S. 2nd Ave., Mayodan - www.redcrossblood.org - sponsor code: Madison Mayodan - 11:30am-4pm -Wednesday - 02/03/2016 - Penn Memorial Baptist Church - 2029 Freeway Drive, Reidsville - Call Debbie at 349-9749. - 3pm-7pm -Thursday - 02/04/2016 - Eden YMCA - 301 South Kennedy St. Eden - www.redcrossblood.org - sponsor code: Eden Community 2pm - 6:30pm -Friday - 02/05/2016 - Reidsville YMCA - Location: First Baptist Church - 409 South Main St., Reidsville - www.redcrossblood.org - sponsor code: Reidsville Community - 11:30am-4pm -Monday - 02/08/2016 - New Vision Fellowship - 1135 W. Academy St., Madison - Call Faye at 268-1625 - 3pm-7:30pm -Wednesday - 02/10/2016 - City of Eden Public Works - 1050 Klyce St., Eden - Call Joyce Carter at 627-7783 ext. 106 - 11am-3:30pm -Thursday - 02/11/2016 - Morehead Memorial Hospital - 117 East Kings Hwy., Eden - -www.redcrossblood.org - sponsor code: Morehead Hospital - 7:30am-12pm -Tuesday - 02/16/2016 - Williamsburg Elementary School - 2830 NC Hwy 87, Reidsville - Call the school office at 349-4632 1:30pm-6pm The above schedule is subject to change. Appointments are recommendedPlease call the American Red Cross at 349-3434 if you have any questions. All Blood types needed – especially O+, O-, A- and B-

Time For Radon Testing As the turning of the seasons brings colder weather to North Carolina and families close windows to keep warm, it is an excellent time to make plans for radon testing in your home. Radon is the odorless, colorless gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. The effects upon the families it touches can be just as devastating as lung cancer caused by smoking tobacco. January is National Radon Action Month. Each year upwards to 22,000 people die from radon-induced lung cancer. Roughly 54 percent of those diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer are expected to live no more than five years after diagnosis. The Rockingham County Division of Public Health’s Environmental Health Section is partnering with the NC Radon program to provide free short-term radon test kits in recognition of National Radon Action Month. A limited supply of free radon test kits are being made available locally at the health department on Tuesday, January 26, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. For additional inform. about the radon kits, or other services provided by the Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services, please call 336-342-8140 or visit our website at www.rockinghamcountydhhs.org. Once the supply of free kits has been exhausted, the Environmental Health Section will return to providing shortterm radon test kits for $10.00 each. Approximately 15,000 kits are being distributed statewide. Only one kit per home is needed to determine if your home has a high level. The North Carolina Radon Program website, www.ncradon.org, will have a list of all 110 participating organizations across North Carolina. The NC Radon Program website will also have a limited supply of kits available. The North Carolina Radon Program of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services educates families and homeowners about radon gas, how to test for radon gas and how to lower the radon levels within a home. Lowering the radon levels in a home lowers the risk of lung cancer. The North Carolina Radon Program website also contains a new mobile application. Meant to particularly help real estate brokers working in North Carolina, the mobile application will assist the user in determining how many tests have been conducted within a zip code as well as the highest radon level recorded in that zip code. The user of the APP will also be able to locate a certified professional to assist them in testing or fixing the radon issue in their home. The cost of lowering radon levels in a home averages to about $1,500. The North Carolina Radon Protection Section sought help for families that might struggle to meet that expense. The Self Help Credit Union stepped up and created a loan program specifically for radon mitigation. North Carolina homeowners who meet federal poverty criteria may be eligible for forgivable loans from local programs. A link to more inform. is available on the NC Radon Program web page.

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AA of Rockingham County Meeting schedule: Monday: Fellowship Group - 8 p.m. - open speaker - First Presbyterian Church - 318 S. Main St., Reidsville Evening Words of Wisdom - 6 p.m. - AA Approved Literature Study - Life Changes Building 7568 NC HWY. 770, Eden Tuesday: A Vision for You Group - 6p.m. - 12 Step Study - St. Thomas Episcopal Church - 315 Lindsay St., Reidsville Madison - Mayodan Group - 8 p.m. - open speaker - Episcopal Church of the Messiah - 114 S. 2nd Ave., Mayodan Wednesday: Circle of Love Group - 8p.m. - open discussion Morehead Hospital - 117 E. Kings Hwy., Eden Sparrow Group - 8 p.m. - Big Book Study - Wlliams Annex 108 N. Main St., Reidsville Thursday: Fellowship Group - 8 p.m. - First Presbyterian Church 318 S. Main St., Reidsville Madison-Mayodan Group - 8 p.m. - closed discussion - big book study, last Thursday of month - Episcopal Church of the Messiah - 114 S. 2nd Ave., Mayodan Friday: A Vision for You Group 8 p.m. - open discussion - St. Thomas Episcopal Church - 315 Lindsay St., Reidsville Saturday: 12 Changes Group -9 a.m. - open discussion - Life Changes Building - 7586 NC HWY. 770, Eden Serenity Group - 11 a.m. - open discussion - William's Annex 108 N. Main St., Reidsville Happy Destiny Group - 6 p.m. open discussion - First Baptist Church - 110S. Franklin St., Madison Sunday: Fellowship Group - 8 p.m. - open discussion - First Presbyterian Church - 318 S. Main St., Reidsville Al-Anon Tuesday: 8 p.m. - Reidsville Alliance Church - 1300 Freeway Dr., Reidsville Thursday: Madison-Mayodan Group - 8 p.m. - Episcopal Church of the Messiah - 114 S. 2nd Ave., Mayodan Draper Al-Anon Group - 8 p.m. First United Methodist Church 130 Main St., Draper Meetings in surrounding areas: Friday: 7 p.m. - Stick Meeting Random -Draw Topic Discussion - Brown Summit United Methodist Church - 4426E. NC

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The Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County (FAFA) will hold the 72nd Fine Arts Festival at the Rockingham Community College in Wentworth April 10 – 17, 2016. Entries will be judged with awards from $25 to Best in Show receiving the coveted $500 award. To enter the festival, artists must be 16 years or older and live, work or attend school in Rockingham County. The 2016 Categories are 2-D, Acrylic, Computer Art, Drawing/ Printmaking, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel, Photography-Black & White, Photography-Color and Watercolor. Other categories include Fiber (quilting, weaving. Crocheting. Tatting and fashion design), Jewelry, Poetry and Prose, Pottery and Sculpture. Several categories were dropped from previous exhibits for lack of entries. All submissions must be the original work of the artist, no craft kits or copyrighted media will be accepted. Hanging rules appear on entry forms available online, libraries, MARC and other businesses. Computer art is defined in the entry brochure as: Created with computer software such as photoshop, illustrator, InDesign, Cinema 4D; and images may include some photographic elements. March 22, 2016 is the date to enter literature. FAFA will be accepting poetry and prose entries upstairs in the lobby of the Whitcomb Student Center – 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Entry fee is $5.00 per piece. Writers may enter 5 pieces per category. March 24, 2016 is the date for all other categories. Entries will be accepted in the student activities room, lower level of the Whitcomb Student Center at RCC. Entry fee is $5.00 per piece. Artists may enter 5 pieces per category. So get busy creating and get ready for the 72nd Fine Arts Festival. Please visit our Facebook page or visit our website www.fafarc.org for further info and entry form. You may also email us at fineartsfestival1741@gmail.com or call 336394-4664 – office/336-344-5539 – cell.

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As you started into the New Year, did you resolve to have healthier habits? Many people do. But a long-term study found that Americans are not doing as well as they were 20 years ago in maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle. That increases their chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or heart disease. Life’s Simple 7: In the study, the percentage of Americans who met all these heart-healthy lifestyle goals— what the American Heart Association calls Life’s Simple 7— dropped from 8.5 percent to 5.8 percent: Eat a balanced diet. Be active. Manage your weight. Don’t use tobacco. Maintain ideal levels of blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure. Best for women: In the past, it was thought that hormones protected women from heart disease until menopause. Now we know that’s not the case. But two recent studies show that there may be subtle differences in what’s best for women and men. In one study, women who followed these six habits cut their risk of heart attack by a whopping 92 percent. Don't smoke. Maintain a normal body mass index (BMI). Exercise—moderately to vigorously—at least 2.5 hours a week. Watch no more than seven hours of TV each week. Drink no more than one alcoholic beverage each day. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and fish or omega-3 fatty acids. Limit sugary drinks, processed and red meats, trans-fats, and sodium. Even women who adopted just one or two of these healthy habits lowered their heart risk, with a normal BMI having the greatest impact. Best for men: A Swedish study tracked 20,000 men and found that men with the following habits cut their risk of heart attack by 86 percent: Don’t smoke. Eat a healthy diet. Drink no more than two alcoholic drinks a day. Stay physically active, for example, walking or cycling at least 40 minutes a day. Maintain a waist circumference of less than 37 inches. For men, healthy diet and moderate drinking appeared to have the most impact on reducing their heart risks. Know your numbers: So where should you begin? One place to start is to know your numbers. That includes blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure—as well as your weight. The next step is to talk with your doctor about ways to improve. I can also give you tips on tracking—and improving—these critical numbers. For example, if you want to track your blood pressure at home, I’ll advise you on how best to do that. Remember: High blood pressure is a “silent killer,” so the only way to know whether or not it’s lurking is to check it. In fact, nearly 30 percent of Americans have high blood pressure. Nearly half of them don’t have it under control with either lifestyle habits or medication. If your doctor has prescribed blood pressure medication, be sure to take it. For some people, that’s the only way to keep it at bay. 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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- Thursday, February 4, 2016 – Shows at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm Artspower’s newest musical tells the colorful story of Marge and Lola, two Chickens on a mission to win the barnyard talent contest and its first prize of two tickets to see the great Elvis Poultry in concert! But first, they must present a performance that will score higher than a flock of very talented ducks who seem to have the contest locked up. Can Marge and Lola face their challengers, against all odds, and win the talent contest? Winner of numerous awards, CHICKEN DANCE is recommended for Grades K-2. Tickets are $7 for Students and $10 for Adults For Inform. contact the Caswell Council for the Arts at 336-6944474 or email caswellarts@gmail.com, website ccfta.org Presented at the Caswell County Civic Center, 536 Main Street East, Yanceyville, NC 27379

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12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous 1 - our common welfare should come first, personal recovery depends on A.A. unity. 2 - for our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority, a loving God as He may express himself in our group conscious. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern. 3 - the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. 4 - each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or A.A. as a whole. 5 - beetroot have but one primary purpose, to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers. 6 - an A.A. group ought never endorse, finance or lend the A.A. name to any related facility or outside Enterprise, lest problems of money, property or prestige divert us from our primary purpose. 7 -every A.A. group ought to be fully self supporting declining outside contributions. 8 - Alcoholics Anonymous should remain forever non-professional but our service centers may employ special workers. 9 - A.A. as such, ought never be organized, but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible for those they serve. 10 - Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into public controversy. 11 - our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio and films. 12 - anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.

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Tax tips • If you're thinking of hiring a tax preparer to help you file your returns this year, make sure he or she is competent and on the up and up, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. According to the Government Accountability Office preparers without the proper credentials make mistakes and some of them might even be fraudsters who take advantage of unsuspecting clients. In many states, there are no licensing laws for preparers, so check credentials and ask for references before providing all your personal inform. to a stranger claiming to be a professional. • Taxpayers get a three-day extension. The IRS has announced that the 2016 Tax Season will begin on January 19th and that the filing deadline will be extended this year by three days, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens. Instead of the traditional April 15th cutoff date for sending in your 2015 returns, the deadline this year will be April 18. • 'Found money' There is no such thing as "found money" as far as the IRS is concerned, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. There are several cases on the books that prove the notion and Forbes magazine reported on two of them recently. In one instance, a man found $5,000 inside of a used piano he'd bought for $15. In another, a couple discovered gold coins worth $10 million buried on property they owned. On both occasions, Uncle Sam sent the tax man to claim his cut.

Rockingham County Rivers With four rivers providing more than 60 miles of flowing waters, Rockingham County is a natural playground for water lovers. All rivers offer an alternative to white water with recreational canoeing, kayaking or tubing for all skill levels. Here, you can have a leisurely float on calm, "flat" water or find thrills across class 1, 2, & 3 rapids. Plus, you can spend some time playing in our 2 Riverside State Parks, the Haw River State Park and the Mayo River State Park. With a number of public access points, you can plan your experience for just a couple of hours or several days. Local outfitters can assist with your trip, or you can bring your own gear. Because when you're on the waters of Rockingham County, you're in a good place.

Red Cross Food Pantry Needs Donations In the month of November the Red Cross Food Pantry assisted714 Households with food. This is the largest demand for food, the Food Pantry has ever experienced. Clients may come once a month to receive food. They must be a resident of Rockingham County. They are asked to fill out a small application with name, address, and must bring a photo ID. Items Needed Are: Food: Canned and Dry Soups Canned Fruits and Vegetables Canned Meats Cereal Juices Macaroni and Cheese Pasta Noodles Sauces Crackers Dried Beans, Rice Dried Fruit Flour Oatmeal and Grits Peanut Butter and Jelly Powdered Milk Sugar We are now able to accept Fresh/Frozen items including Meat. We have an industrial Cooler and Freezer. Bread Dairy Products Fruits Meat Vegetables Personal Hygiene: Bars of Soap Deodorant Disposable Razors Shampoo Shaving Cream Toothpaste Kleenex More...

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The Dan River Eden Firefighters donate coats to kids in Stoneville

The Rockingham County portion of the Dan is 38 miles long and its waters are plentiful for paddling the entire year. Some call the Dan a "lazy river" because its’ pace is leisurely and relaxing, making it well suited for paddlers of all

skill levels and fun for the entire family. The Dan flows through wide flood plains, high banks and tree covered corridors and is favored for its slower pace and historical significance. Sights to see along the Dan range from fossils more than 200 million years old to remaining sites of the Saura Indian tribe, as well as remnants of the bateau systems.

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Firefighters help keep children warm this winter The gift of warmth was brought to children of Stoneville Elementary School on January 13th by the Eden Professional Fire Fighters Local #2723. The group weathered the cold themselves to bring warmth to the children that might not have a good winter coat for the season. With Operation Warm's Firefighters Coats for Kids providing free coats for the local Firefighters Association to give to those children in need in our own community. All these coats are made in the United States especially for firefighters to distribute to community kids in need. Another local organization had already taken care of the needs within the Eden schools, so the Eden firefighters chose to go through Doug Corum, School Social Worker Stoneville

BRAD FISHER HAULING & GRADING Firefighter Joe Powell presenting the coats to Principal Kasie Pruitt and Doug Corum - School Social Worker Elementary School, who was overwhelmed at the opportunity to have the coats come to the children at his school. The local Eden organization is also a member of the Professional Firefighters & Paramedics of NC and International Association of Firefighters. This project is a group effort coordinated throughout the state and is with no cost to the school, children or association as these coats are donated. The Eden local firefighters is the only group connected with PFFPNC & IAFF in Rockingham County. There are associations in Guilford and other counties. The Eden Firefighters love giving back to the community as it shows on their faces as they deliver these coats to Stoneville Elementary

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Family asks for your cards and memories Former teacher, principal and superintendent in the Leaksville/Eden school system, Clyde Pressley, will be celebrating his 90th birthday on March 22. Mr. Pressley retired after 33 years in education. All of those years served the students and community in the Leaksville/Eden school district, except for two years in Chapel Hill, two in Greensboro and two in Haywood County. Pressley and his wife, Mona, live at a retirement facility in Winchester, Va. Both he and his wife are experiencing the challenges of growing older but continue to “fight the good fight” daily. A 90th birthday celebration is being planned at the facility for close friends and family by his daughters, Pat

Rice and Penny Pressley Ferreira. They are asking friends, former co-workers and former students of Pressley’s to send birthday wishes that he can open on his day of celebration. It would be wonderful to include memories of working together or a humorous story about a lesson learned under his direction. Cards can be mailed anytime and will be held until the celebration. Any sent after the first of March should be postmarked no later than March 14. Please mail cards to the following address: Mr. Clyde Pressley c/o Pat Rice 4203 Sullivan's Lake Dr. Greensboro, NC 27410 Your help in making this a very special time for Pressley is greatly appreciated by his family.

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Barry Joyce Resource Center is here for you By Sue Hodges

Barry Joyce was diagnosed with prostate cancer and his journey proved to be a success story in kicking the cancer. Once cancer free, Barry questioned how people managed to survive without aid, insurance or support. He had a vision of a golf tournament to help raise money for those battling cancer and shared his thoughts with his daughter Jennifer Joyce. Soon after, during a routine CT Scan Mr. Joyce had a lethal reaction to a dye and lost his life. With his death was the birth of The Barry Joyce Resource Center and the very first Golf Tournament to Kick Cancer. Jennifer worked hard to make her father’s vision a reality. After many meetings and hard work a building and land was donated in 2012. After more hard work, money was raised to renovate it, and in November 2013 The Barry Joyce Research Center opened allowing Jennifer to reach out and help cancer victims with financial and emotional support. Today The Resource center not only houses a financial aid center but a support group, a learning place, and simply a safe place to go. There is something for everyone, including cancer patients, family members, caregivers and even the children affected by loved ones battling cancer. This is the 3rd year for the annual blue grass concert.

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The center also offers yoga, support groups, inform. sessions and massage therapy, along with the annual golf tournaments to kick cancer. They are the only cancer patient assistance organization in

Rockingham County that operates without government or United Way funding. They solely rely on volunteers and fund raisers to help the cancer community. Last year they helped 30 families with Christmas dinners and gifts because cancer should not destroy people’s holidays. They make regular calls to clients to show support and check on them to see if they need help. They hold day trips to Old Salem and different activities such as dinner and a movie. They help with gas, transportation, utilities, car payments, pharmaceutical costs and whatever else the suffering clients need to make it through the devastating time. Every year the center has an auction to help raise funds and the community can help by bringing donations to Midtown Furniture the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9-11am. Honoring the fact that April was declared Cancer Awareness Month for Rockingham County, the next auction will be held Saturday April 23rd starting at 10am. It’s a great way to buy the

Paper Products: Paper Towels Toilet Paper Products for Babies: Baby Food Baby Formula Baby Wipes Diapers sizes Newborn 1-6 Cleaning Supplies: Detergent Dish Liquid Fabric Softener Note: Many of the items our Clients request cannot be purchased with Food Stamps. Examples: Soap, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Baby Wipes and Diapers. If anyone is interested in donating food, or making a monetary donation to purchase food, You may send it to: American Red Cross, 3692 Hwy 14, Reidsville, NC, 27320 336-349-3434 Donations are Tax Deductable. The American Red Cross is a United Way Partner Agency.

Voter ID requirements begin in 2016 The State Board of Elections has released a new public service announcement regarding voter ID requirements set to begin in 2016. Ads are slated to run on television and radio through the 2016 Election Cycle. “We are thrilled to extend our outreach efforts to television and radio,” said Executive Director Kim Westbrook Strach. “With the municipal elections behind us, now is the right time to spotlight voter ID requirements and exceptions.” Beginning in 2016, voters will be asked to show acceptable photo ID when they go to the polls. Photo ID is not required to vote by mail-in absentee and exceptions are available for voters who cannot obtain photo ID. For more inform. about these new voting procedures and to learn more about the State Board of Elections voter outreach team, visit VoterID.nc.gov.

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things you need while having the money go to people who desperately need your help. On February 2nd the center will begin the next kick off of the 30 Days of Impact campaign. It consists of multiple teams throughout the county including churches, schools, businesses and individuals who have 30 days to raise awareness with a goal of raising $1,000 for the center to continue helping the clients and to assist new people within the

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Rockingham County Government and Waste Management are committed to recycling. As part of their commitment to recycling, Waste Management introduced Recycle Often, Recycle Right! This educational campaign focuses on bringing residents and businesses back to the basics of recycling. By increasing the amount of paper, cans, and bottles that go into the recycling cart and decreasing contamination, we can make a huge difference. The website to the Recycle Often, Recycle Right program is recycleoftenrecycleright.com. Let's go back to the basics of recycling! Together, we can make a tremendous difference to sustain recycling in the future!

RCC students named to academic lists Rockingham Community College announces those named to the fall semester 2015 President’s List and Dean’s List. PRESIDENT’S LIST To qualify for the President's List, students must be enrolled fulltime (12 or more credit hours) and maintain a 4.0 grade-point average. Those named are listed below by city of residence. Clemmons – John Caldwell Witner; Eden – Hannah Jean Amick, Bruce Andrew Arnold, Katie Nicole Chandler, Christopher Ryan Depriest, Chirung Pagu Desai, Karishma Pagu Desai, Harley Diane Gardner, Anna Sumerlyn Kohler, Katie Marie Moore, Landon Graham Stone, Heather Williams, Amber Nicole Workman; Greensboro – Ethelyn Magcalas Bailey, Jordan Danielle Hembree, Taylor V Whethers; Kernersville –Michael Gardiner; Madison – Ericka Lynn Carter, Linda Heslop Leonard, Anthony Vinicius Joseph Maes, Jessica Lyndsay Oakes, Ivy Clarissa Wagoner;

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Barry Joyce... Continued from Page 12 county. The teams do various things from change collections, bake sales, stews, car washes, raffles, tournaments and more to obtain the financial goals and to reach out to more people with cancer. Awareness enables the center to help more people and have a bigger impact on the community with more resources, funding for trips, medications and everything that most people cannot afford with cancer. The cancer sufferers in our community should not have to choose whether to go to the next chemo treatment or buy their family food. This is where YOU can help! Call the center to get more

information on the 30 Days of Impact or the upcoming auction to see how you can assist the community. Also if you or a loved one is suffering from cancer, you do not have to go through this alone. Call, email or come in today and Kick Cancer with people who care. info@bljcancerfund.org 336-427-HELP (4357) 725 Ayersville Road Madison, NC 27025

A lifelong Eden resident, Jason graduated from Morehead High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Applachian State University in Boone, NC. After graduation he joined the Danville Police Department and then the State of NC Probabtion Department. He is married with 2 daughters, the ages of 1 and 4.

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Project Safe Rockingham County “Striving in making a safer community” On November 4th, 2015 Project Safe Rockingham County conducted the ninth call in at the Agriculture Center in Wentworth. Law Enforcement and members from the Community were on hand to send a strong message once again that ‘’ Continued crime in the Community will not be tolerated.” A coalition of Local Law Enforcement, State, Federal, NCSHP, and Virginia Authorities were on hand to deliver the Ultimatum that” violence must stop.” Eight Offenders, who are on Probation currently were on hand to hear the message from Authorities. Stern warnings came from Federal Prosecutors, and Rockingham County District Attorney Craig Blitzer. They were warned that if they get in trouble again, law enforcement will work together to figure out which agency can get them the most time. After hearing the message the eight individuals spoke

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PSRC has conducted a total of nine offender notification call in’s. We have warned approximately 285 violent offenders to stop gun Violence. The first call in, was gang related, and 15 were notified who took the message back to over 150 of their associates. Approximately 110 offenders have been notified in person to date. Stats remain high for the program with a 93% compliance rate. PSRC is also responsible in assisting setting up Gun Screen meetings with the District Attorney and US Attorney’s Office. Approximately one third of Felony Firearms cases have been forwarded to the Federal Authorities and adopted which resulted in more time for offenders. PSRC is funded by six municipalities in the county, and Wentworth. The next call in will take place May 17th at 3:00 pm and the public is strongly urged to attend. So mark your calendars now and come out and join, in making our Community safer! Chief R. Hassell of Reidsville police Department is the current Chairman for Project Safe Rockingham County this year. If anyone should have questions about PSRC please contact Daryl Crowder Project Manager, at the Office of the District Attorney at 336-634-6089.

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Mayodan – Logan Caroline Biggs, Julie C Stevens, Andrea Nicole Wilson; Reidsville – Levi Rueben Bailey, Kayla Christina Borusewicz, Brittany Shay Chapmon, Tammy Finney Corum, Erika Leigh Davis, John Eric Dishmon, Andrew Howard Eanes, Lindsay Anne Evans, Beau Matthew Foster, Krystal Lynn Gilchrest, Monica Taylor Gunn, Michael Kelly McCreary, Sara Lucinda Phillips, Elizabeth Padgett Robertson, Bradley Alexander Ross, Emily Ann Ross, Leslie Vallejo Salvador, Tiffany Marie Seward, Quintessa Evangeline Stevenson, MacKenzie Jo Swift, India E Tisdale, Michelle Williams Walker, Danielle Nicole Wilson; Ruffin – Zayiah Breyon King; Sandy Ridge – Lacy Renee Hendrick, Emily Lynn Myers; Stokesdale – Victoria Elizabeth Akers, Robert Cranston, Tracy Rena Lilly; Stoneville – Mark Anthony Boothe, Tammy Tilley Cook, Amber Leann Shaw, Caroline Grey Watkins; Summerfield – Amanda Renee Currie, Daniel Joseph Gamache, Tony Fritz King, Daniel Brian Knight, Melisa Staley Moore, Marisela Hverta Tinoco. DEAN’S LIST To qualify for the Dean's List, students must be full-time and maintain a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher. Those named are listed below by city of residence. Browns Summit – Baylee Elizabeth Hazel, Austen Paul Peeples; Eden – Natasha Nicole Bass, Carl Willis Booth, Stephanie Ann Bradford, Maria Christina Brooks, Angel Renee Bullins, Hamonica Torial Clark, Tabatha Blackwell Deel, Deshawn Jenning Edwards, Elizabeth Thomas Gilley, Wesley Dillon Gourley, Stacy Thomas Griffith, Antwain Lorenzo Hairston, Jesse Robert Hodges, Natalie Marie Horton, Tanner Reid Johnson, Ian Augustus Kirkman, Trevor Lundy Lowrimore, Laura Elizabeth Macias, Meara Ashley Maurer, Travis Nelson, Jenny Marie Ore, Sarah Grace Cilanne Price, Ebony Marie Price, Janet Renee Roach, Anita Robertson, Isaac Jonathan Sasser, Annie Elizabeth Southard, Jennifer Nicole Stegall, Dana Kamal Suleiman, Anna Tickle Terrazas, Dwight Louis Underwood; High Point – David Ryan Davidson; Madison – Devon James Ammons, Brittney Nicole Chambers, Travis Edward Coots, Grace Nicole Crowley, Amanda Kate Wood Dunlap, Spencer Todd Heath, Tiffanie Deeann Hurd, Lavonne Rachelle Knight, Justin Thomas Oakes, Andrea Michelle Oakley, Leslie Marie Reid, Antonio Sanchez, Jennifer Lauren Seguin, Zian Elijah Smith, Leslie Shay Teague, Kristie Machado Tripp, Jacob Young Tysinger, Joshua Brandon Wilson; Mayodan – Michelle Darlene Pickrell, Courtney Delane Shelton; Pelham – Amy Marie McKinney; Reidsville – Robin Forrest Ash, Byron William Atha, Kimberly M Barbosa, Takia Dayana Blackwell, Felicia Adelaide Boswell, Matthew Graham Boyd, Elizabeth Ann Cox, Brittany Amanda Craig, Brittany Anne Dalton, Aron An-Twon Dickerson, Rosa Jazmine Escobar, Joel Clark Fargis, Stephen Ryan Franks, Julie Jean Hildebrand, Andrew Lee Ingram, Jose Mares Jaramillo, Christopher Bryan Johnson, Jennifer Dawn Joyce, Karin Janay Lynn, Jared Daniel McCain, Margaret Elizabeth McCann, Jordan Matthew McDaniel, Faith Foy McDowell, Krystal D Miller, Barbara Lynn Oakley, Sydney Leanne O'Bryant, Angela Marie Poole, Kerri Lynn Potter, Kimberly Dawn Reeves, Arthur Clark Rowe, Mark Louis Saxton, Jennifer Allison Shelton, Kristopher Lee Smith, Alaina Nichole Smith, Kirk Alexander Stanley, Kaycie Brona Strader, Michael Bradford Tallman, Aaron Jacob Underhill, Nancy Helen Villalobos, Doris Lynn Watlington, Rachel Elizabeth Webster, Amber M Williams, Jonathan Caleb Williamson, Joshua Lee Williamson, Alison Anne Wilson, Byron Eugene Woods; Ruffin – Edward Bryan Ard, Brittany Michelle Creech, Morgan Paige Dishmon, Katherine Jeannette French, Zachariah Ray Johnson, Shannon Batten Lovelace, Savannah Lorraine Powell, Russell Kelly Purnell; Stokesdale - Melanie Alexa Peach, Sean Petraglia; Stoneville – Ashlyn Victoria Adams, Jorge Manuel Altamirano Aguirre, Chase Odell Benfield, Matthew Wayne Coe, Nancy Welles Gordon, Hannah Elizabeth Little, Adrian Ramon Mendoza, Kirby Ryan Richardson, Dustin Tyler Sedlock, Amber Lee Tucker; Summerfield – Daniel Mitchell Duffy, Taylor Lynn Lancaster, Jamie Lynn Martin, Collin Victor Rahn; Wilson – Christina Marie Reagan.

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Loading the truck are Reidsville Public Works employees, from left Lindsey Tuttle and Gary Lovelace and Public Works Director Kevin Eason. About 20 years ago, City of Reidsville Public Works employee Billy Watlington knew of a needy family on one of the trash routes. He encouraged his fellow employees to take on the family as an outreach project at the Christmas holiday. The department would gather up money, food, clothing and toys for the

family. Each year they would receive suggestions for a family either from employees or others in the community. But about 10 years ago, the Soup Kitchen on Arlington Street was in need of food items. Public Works changed its mission that year and collected food

for the organization. As the years have gone by, Public Works designates either a local organization, church or family to get the food. Sometimes, they split the food up and give to various outreaches. “We just try to figure out who needs it the most,” said Public Services Superintendent Lindsey Tuttle. That mission continues today. On Thursday, December 17, Public Works fed their fellow City employees what has become an annual tradition of barbeque, baked beans, slaw, hush puppies and an assortment of desserts. The price of admission? Canned foods to continue Public Works’ holiday contribution to those in need. “Everybody out here at Public Works tries to contribute something,” Tuttle said. “It is our way of giving back to the community where we live and work.”

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The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners presented Arnold Robertson as Volunteer of the Month at its Jan. 19th meeting in Wentworth. Robertson has been a Rockingham County resident for over 45 years and continues to reside in Reidsville. He had a very successful career in banking and retired as a senior executive vice-president with NewBridge Bank. During his career, he not only served as a banker, but he also served as a community leader. He is well known throughout Rockingham County for his work in civic and charitable organizations aimed at helping others and helping needy individuals to have a better life. Using his financial skills and leadership abilities, he has served on numerous boards, committees, and foundations throughout the county to help bring business and job opportunities to Rockingham County.

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County-wide food drive to begin earlier this year The annual County-Wide Food Drive for eight Rockingham County agencies will start at an earlier date this year, Food Drive Chairman Blake Dawson announced last week. “We have moved the date back a month because April is usually a very busy time for schools and a lot of businesses,” he said. “It has been decided this year’s food drive will kick off Feb. 27 and end April 2. Dawson noted a lot of testing is scheduled for students during April and Easter vacation often is a conflict. He said although Easter will be the last week of this year’s food drive, most schools and other participants probably will have completed their drives prior to the holiday. Committee members have decided the goal for the drive will remain at 40,000 pounds, the same as last year. “Although we are concerned about the affect Miller Brewing Co.’s closing will have on our local economy, we feel that our citizens – and especially businesses and organizations – will

step forward to help meet our goal,” Dawson said. This year, Dawson said he hopes more people from across the county are aware of the Food Drive and new partners will be helping meet the goal. “We met a lot of potential partners during last year’s ‘Celebrate Rockingham County’ television show by WXII 12 News,” he said. “Most of these said they would be willing to help again this year.” Although the impact of Miller’s closing has not yet been much of a factor, the agencies all have seen substantial increases in their requests for food, Dawson said. Statistics indicate one in seven people face hunger every day, he said. Most of those are children. “Educators talk about children coming to school hungry. Families of four share one or two cans of beans for one meal. Parents go hungry so their children can eat. Seniors have to choose between food and medication. “These are tales we hear often as we work with our agen-

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cies,” Dawson said. “Every agency has struggled to meet those demands throughout the past few months. We hope to alleviate some of their problems with a good, positive Food Drive in the spring.” Several local schools, including the ROTC units at Morehead, McMichael and Rockingham high schools, have been involved with the Food Drive since it began six years ago. “These young cadets have always been a factor in our reaching our goals,” Dawson said. Although participation by the educational community is not 100 percent, a few more schools come on board with the drive each year, Dawson said. Additionally, the number of churches, businesses and organizations also has increased each year, he noted. “We are going to need more participation each year as the needs in the community expand with the closing of Miller and the businesses that are major service providers to them,” Dawson said. “Our goal is to help as many people as possible.” Anyone not already involved in the Food Drive but who would like to assist in conducting a drive within his or her community, organization, business or church can contact Dawson at 336-432-2843 or at blakedawson79@gmail.com.

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SPAY-ghetti & No Balls Benefit Dinner Friends of Eden Animal Shelter is excited to host their 1st Annual SPAY-ghetti and No Balls Dinner Benefit with proceeds going directly to the Rescue’s spay/neuter costs! This dinner, which will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016, will be an opportunity for us to not only raise awareness about the importance of spaying/neutering, but also to raise funds for our local rescue and the services it provides to our community. February is National Spay and Neuter Awareness Month. This event will be a fun filled evening of good food, entertainment, and raffles -- all for a good cause. There will be a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, and Friends of Eden Animal Shelter merchandise available for sale. Dress is casual. Kids are welcome! WHEN: February 27th, 6pm - 9pm WHERE: Angelo’s Pizza Pub [Located at 629 Monroe Street Eden, NC 27288 TICKETS: Tickets are $25 per person, $45 per couple and $10 for children 12 and under. Includes dinner and dessert. THE MENU: Spaghetti with house made marinara sauce, fresh baked bread, salad with house made dressing, drinks (wine and beer available but not included in ticket price) and desserts provided by FRIENDS volunteers. SILENT AUCTION: Silent Auction will be from 6:00 pm—7:00 pm. Silent Auction donations are needed. Please let us know if you can help. 50/50 RAFFLE: A 50/50 raffle will be conducted. $1 per ticket, 6 for $5. The winner is not required to be present to win. So if you cannot make dinner, please consider buying a 50/50 ticket (or two). GETTING TICKETS: Tickets must be purchased in advance at The Dapper Dog, 639 Washington Street, Eden or by contacting Lisa at 336-912-1178, Sheralene at 336-552-9397 or Lori at 336280-8021.

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Spaying/neutering is such a wonderful gift that can be given to the animals in our community. It decreases the animal’s chances of getting any kind of reproductive cancer and increases their chances of a longer, healthier life. It is also beneficial to our community itself. Altered animals are less likely to roam and become a nuisance to neighbors, utility workers etc. For more inform. about SPAY-ghetti & No Ball dinner, please call Lisa Goldsworthy at 336-912-1178. For more about Friends of Eden Animal Shelter, go to http://friendsoftheedenanimalshelter.weebly.com/ Friends of Eden Animal Shelter was founded in 2014 to help save stray animals in the City of Eden, North Carolina and the surrounding area. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that would not exist without the compassion and dedication of volunteers, donors and special fund raising events such as this dinner and silent auction.

Hiring event Hiring Event on Tuesday, February 2, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Triad Goodwill’s Reidsville Community Resource Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320. Telvista is hiring Sales Representatives & Chat Agents. No experience is necessary and they will train new employees. Call 336-637-1010 for more inform.. About Triad Goodwill: Triad Goodwill (Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc.) promotes the value of work by providing career development services and work opportunities for people with employment needs. In the past year, Triad Goodwill served over 17,000 people in the community and helped place more than 3,500 workers in competitive employment. 85 cents of every dollar earned at Triad Goodwill’s retail stores goes into job training for residents of the Triad. TriadGoodwill.org

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Local Teacher earns Scholarship Valencia Abbott, a Social Studies teacher at Rockingham Early College High School in Wentworth, was chosen to attend the 20th annual Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, PA as a teacher scholarship recipient. One of four teachers selected from across the nation, Ms. Abbott was awarded a full scholarship to attend the 3 day event as a teacher-in-residence. The symposium featured major historians, writers, and lecturers, along with panel discussions, book signings, discussion groups, and other activities. The Lincoln Forum is an assembly of enthusiasts who share a deep interest in the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era. Through a roster of activities and projects including symposia, tours, stu-

dent essay competitions, scholarships, a newsletter, and annual awards to recognize special contributions to the field of Lincoln studies, the Forum endeavors to enhance the understanding and preserve the memory of Lincoln. This year’s symposium focused on the theme: “1865: Triumph and Tragedy,” and represented the final year in a six-year focus on the Civil War. Attendees were encouraged to attend the Annual Dedication Day at the Soldier’s National Cemetery, this year marking the 152nd anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. “The Lincoln Forum Teacher Scholarship recognizes excellence in history education and makes it possible for educators to learn more so they can teach more,” said Frank J. Williams, Chairman. “We reward

recipients with the opportunity to interface with preeminent Civil War authorities. At its core, the preservation of American history in general and Lincoln’s in particular, is a paramount object in The Lincoln Forum mission. “ The Lincoln Forum Teacher Scholarship applications are reviewed by a committee selected by the Forum Board of Advisors. Teachers applied for this year’s scholarship-in-residence, from fifteen states. Lincoln Forum Teacher Scholarships are funded by the Lincoln Forum Scholarship Fund. For more information about the Lincoln Forum Teacher Scholarship Initiative, please contact Teacher Scholarship Coordinator, Ruth Squillace at ruthluvsnature@yahoo.com.

Congratulations to the students recognized at the SCORE Center for their 1st semester academic and character achievements! Their award ceremony including wonderful student performers was held Friday, January 9, 2016.

The first squares of the Rockingham County Quilt Trail were unveiled! The first square was unveiled Friday, Jan. 15th at The Daylily Farm, in Mayodan, NC (barn of Rockingham County Commissioner Zane & Amanda Cardwell). The second will be at Riverbirch Vineyard, 200 Will Tom Rd., Reidsville, NC 27320 on March 25, 2016 at 3:00 pm. The Quilt Trail is organized by the Rockingham County Soil and Water Conservation District, Rockingham County Arts Council, Rockingham Tourism Development Authority and Piedmont Conservation Council, Inc. The purpose of the Quilt

Trail is to promote tourism by encouraging local residents and visiting tourists to travel around Rockingham County’s beautiful rural landscape and shop the agribusinesses and locally-made products. The quilt squares will either be painted by local artists or created on aluminum 4’ x 4’ squares. Each square is a celebration of the rich agricultural heritage of Rockingham County. We have 19 participants. Each barn will be featured in all promotional materials, including a Quilt Trail map, brochure and website. The project is funded by NC Department of Commerce’s Economic Development

Competitive Grant Program for Underserved and Limited Resource Communities. The Quilt Trail will be completed by summer 2016.

sible. In a lot of cases, staff is working with these brides for at least a year. They rely on staff for many ideas, guidance and suggestions. This award speaks to our professionalism and reliability:” “As a City, we are always stressing customer service,” said Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker. “It doesn’t surprise me that our staff at The Penn House have received this award. They, along with all of our City employees, are committed to going the extra mile and doing the best possible job for those we serve.” WeddingWire is the nation's leading tech. company serving the $100+ billion wedding, corporate, and social events industry. Launched in 2007, WeddingWire is the largest online marketplace connecting merchants with engaged couples and party planners. The Penn House is a beautiful 12,500square-foot home, located on three acres. Weddings have been taking place here over 30 years. For more inform., contact The Penn House at 336-349-1099.

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Logan’s Catering and Bakery This newest Eden business is offering homemade meals and baked goods. Some of their items include turkey, lasagna, meatloaf, a full variety of vegetables and desserts, including cherry and peach cobbler. They can do church events, birthdays, anniversaries, showers and more. Contact them at 336-635-0213 or 336-708-5143. They are open 7:00am-7:00pm daily. Empressive Permanent Makeup This service is now offered by Erin B. Courtney (formerly Esposito) at the Bette R Look Salon and Day Spa, 715 Washington Street in Eden. Erin was the first licensed massage therapist in Rockingham County and now she is the only person in the county who performs this procedure. You can schedule an appointment by calling 336-6138932. She is giving clients a special $100 introductory discount on eyeliner or eyebrow service. She offers free consultations.

Valu Mart This Eden business is located at 1440 E. Stadium Drive in Eden. They sell general merchandise, cell phone accessories, hair supplies, party supplies and provide bill paying services. New merchandise arrives each Monday. Call 336-291-3029 for more inform.. Eden Chamber of Commerce New Members • Whistle Jacket Grille, 441 Mebane Bridge Rd. Eden. You can reach Manager Bob Baker at (336)623-5664 or wjg@dcsdave.com • Carolina Dune Buggies, 607 Moir St. Eden. Call Tony Edwards at (336)612-3880 or visit CarolinaDuneBuggies.com • The Total Diva's Closet, 640 Washington St., Eden. You can reach the store at (336)589-0237 or email thetotalDiva@gmail.com Downtown Furniture & More James Meeks has opened this furniture, appliance, antiques, glassware and jewelry

store in the bottom floor of the Central Hotel. He will be open Monday-Saturday 9:00am5:00pm. For more inform., call 336-708-2262. Once Upon A Tome Bookstore Need to catch up on your reading? Do not buy a book off of Amazon—support local young entrepreneur Emily Stearns at her 655 Washington Street bookstore. Emily has a wide variety of new and used books and she can order you whatever you need. Call her at 336-612-2857. Yon-o Express Japanese Restaurant Now Delivering This restaurant is now offering delivery on orders of $15.00 or larger. The delivery fee is 20% of the total order price. Yon-o is located at the Eden Mall, 201 E. Meadow Road in Eden. They have soups, salads, appetizers, fried rice bowls, hibachi and teriyaki entrees, sushi and desserts. Call 336-6231828 for your next order.

Senior center offers tax prep assistance The 2015 U.S. Individual Income Tax Return filing season is fast approaching. Mark your calendars, April 18th 2016 is tax return due date. Once again the IRS Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) / Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program is providing free tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers. The Garden Of Eden Senior Center is providing tax assistance again this tax season. The Garden of Eden Senior Center is located at 508 Orchard Drive, Eden, NC 27288. Schedule your appointment by calling 336-627-

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Two Doctors join local Novant Oncology group Boris Darovsky, MD, PhD, Eric Neijstrom, MD, joins Novant Health joins Novant Health Oncology rSpecialists Oncology Specialists Novant Health Oncology Novant Health Oncology Specialists announced recently Specialist Eric Neijstrom, MD, that two new doctors will trerat has joined the practice. patients in the Eden Dr. area. Oncologist Boris Neijstrom received Darovsky, MD, PhD, his medical degree has joined the pracfrom the University tice. Dr. Darovsky of Virginia School of will treat patients with Medicine in cancer at the Eden Charlottesville. He location. completed his internDr. Darovsky ship and residency at received his medical the University of Darovsky degree at the Virginia Hospital and Novosibirsk State a medical oncology Medical Academy in fellowship at the Novosibirsk, Russia. University of North He completed a resiCarolina in Chapel dency in Hill. pediatrics/hematology Dr. at Novosibirsk Neijstrom has been Children’s Hospital published in several and later earned a docjournals, including torate in clinical Cancer Treatment Neijstrom immunology from the Reports, Cancer, Russian Academy of Journal of Clinical Medical Science in Oncology and Moscow. International Journal of Dr. Darovsky completed a Gynecological Pathology. He hematology fellowship at the is a member of the North National Center of Hematology Carolina Medical Society, in Moscow; an internal mediAmerican Medical Association cine residency at the Geisinger and American Society of Medical Center in Clinical Oncology. Pennsylvania, a postdoctoral An assoc. professor of fellowship at the Fred medicine at the UNC School of Hutchinson Cancer Research Medicine, He practices in Center in Seattle; and an Eden, North Carolina. oncology-hematology fellowThe Eden office is located ship at the University of Texas at 516 S. Van Buren Road and in San Antonio. He has also the main office for Novant been published in more than 15 Health Oncology Specialists is professional journals, including located at Novant Health Blood and Human Gene Forsyth Medical Center at Therapy. 3333 Silas Creek Parkway in A member of the Winston-Salem. The practice is American Society of Clinical open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oncology and American Monday through Friday. For Society of Hematology, Dr. more inform., call 336-277Darovsky practices in Eden, 8800 or visit www.nhoncoloNorth Carolina. gyspecialists.org.

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Madison/Mayodan & Stoneville Madison, N.C. Passes Two-Year Moratorium on Hydraulic Fracturing On Jan. 14, the Town of Madison became the 3rd municipality in Rockingham County to pass a two-year moratorium on hydraulic fracturing, in addition to the county. Rockingham County Commissioners passed a similar moratorium late last year, as did Stoneville. Reidsville recently passed its moratorium. More than a dozen people attended the public hearing in Madison and expressed support for the moratorium. There were no opposing voices at the hearing. Madison Mayor, David Meyers, referencing the well documented evidence that fracking has been linked to earthquakes, said: "I was born and raised here [in Rockingham County] but I lived for more than 30 years in California, and I know what damage an earthquake can do. We don't have earthquake insurance out here, and I know that fracking can cause earthquakes. The fact that something is called fracking, and

fractures the ground, scares the heck out of me." "Fracking injects a toxic mix of chemicals into the shale and is linked to earthquakes, as the Mayor pointed out," said Lyn Carlisle, a member of Good Stewards who lives in Madison. "It's also linked to drinking water pollution and a myriad of other problems, from health issues to infrastructure to homeowners’ property rights." During the public comment period, she told the Board of Aldermen that: "with a moratorium, local governments will have more time to consider measures that will protect us." Glenn Bozorth, member of Good Stewards and local businessman, said: “Talking with all of the city and county leaders, it’s apparent that no one is wishing for fracking to come to our county. It is not right for Rockingham County economically or socially. Our core businesses are agriculture and tourism, and fracking threatens

each of these. My main concern is for the environment and the damage this industry would do to our beautiful county.” “Legislators in Raleigh seem determined to push this dangerous industry on the people of North Carolina against their will,” said Jenny Edwards, Program Manager for the Dan River Basin Association. "I'm thankful that the wise leaders of Rockingham County are telling Raleigh and frackers, 'no thank you. We are invested in the clean rivers of Rockingham County.' This kind of leadership is what makes our communities such great places to live and do business." Ira Tilley, who has been involved with Good Stewards since its inception, said: “I feel it’s everyone’s responsibility to protect our God given natural resources and I’m proud of the work that Good Stewards of Rockingham and No Fracking in Stokes is doing to oppose fracking in the Dan River Basin.

Food Drive... Continued from page 16 The American Red Cross Food Pantry: The American Red Cross averaged serving 1,455 individuals from 566 families each month for a total of 17,460 for the year. The Cooperative Christian Ministries in Eden: Distributes food Wednesdays and Thursdays. In 2015, gave out food to 3,271 individuals and

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$32,609. They also received $44,022 in monetary donations out of which only $1,632 went to overhead – mostly to keep their phone lines operational. Rockingham County Veterans Coalition: Assists Veterans and their families at pantry located in the National Guard Armory. They average helping 100 veterans and/or their families each month. Rockingham County has 100 homeless veterans. Total individuals receiving food in 2015 is about 1,200. The Salvation Army in Eden: Serves hot meals Mondays through Fridays and has food pantry. The pantry served 2,902 individuals in 2015 and 95 families for a total of 421 people in December. Between 1,400 and 1,500 meals are served monthly. The Salvation Army Food Pantry in Reidsville: Open Mondays through Fridays. In 2015, more than 4,000 families including 13,524 individuals were assisted. In December, 1,517 families including 4,174 people were served. The Reidsville Soup Kitchen: Provided hot lunches seven days a week for 20,020 people in 2015. Men in Christ Ministries: Gave out approximately 686 bags of food during 2015 Distribution is on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month.

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Central North Carolina is well represented in a national effort to systemically expand integrated health, the coordination of general and behavioral healthcare to produce the best outcomes for people with multiple healthcare needs. The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Integrated Health Solutions recently notified Winston-Salem based managed care organization CenterPoint Human Services (CenterPoint) and its contracted provider, DAYMARK Recovery Services, Inc. (DAYMARK), of their inclusion in its 2015-2016 Innovative Communities program. DAYMARK is a not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving 28 counties in mid- and western NC. Under the initiative, community groups will focus on expanding integrated care. CenterPoint’s group will study “Hiring and Supervising Peers to Support Integrated Care.” DAYMARK’s group will focus on “Integrating Primary Care and Wellness: Sustaining Integrated Care.” A December 2015 kick-off webinar reviewed goals, timeline and expectations. Webbased coaching for the groups will include expert teaching and participant presentations to support learning. The groups will complete their work in August 2016 with a webinar reporting on organization progress made by each Innovative Community. Billy West, Chief Executive Officer of DAYMARK, stated “DAYMARK has been in the forefront of sustainable integrated care in North Carolina through the use of our I_CARE Solution (Integrated Care Alerts for Review and Engagement). ICARE allows access to physical health information of Medicaid eligible clients receiving behavioral health services at DAYMARK. This initiative will support a continued emphasis on “whole person” care. Dr. Chad Stephens, CenterPoint’s Chief Clinical Officer, offered his perspective on CenterPoint’s participation in the Innovation Community: “We are looking forward to working with other Innovative Community members to establish best practice guidelines for the training, employment and supervision of peers (individuals with lived experience with behavioral health conditions) in the integrated health care setting. CenterPoint, as a leader in the promotion and support of personal recovery and peer support, recognizes that well trained and adequately supported peers are an integral component of integrated care teams.”

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Don’t Miss the Bus, Mobility Specialist can help Get you moving! In 2013, ADTS took a major step in the expansion of our transit services with the launch of the Eden skat fixed route bus system, the first public bus system to serve Rockingham County in many years. In August 2014, a second route was launched in Reidsville with equal success and positive community reception. Today, it has been nearly a year since the launch of the Western Rockingham route, the third and final leg of the skat bus network and we are happy to report that the entire system continues to see steady use and growth. The buses operate Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and run on an hour loop through their designated area; stopping at carefully chosen points with community use and convenience in mind. In addition to the three bus routes, the skat network includes a connector system that offers riders the ability to move across county as well as access the numerous services and programs housed in Wentworth, our county seat. With a fee of only one dollar every time you board a vehicle, the buses and connectors together offer a more convenient and affordable way to access the entire community for work, for school, for shopping, for leisure or whatever your needs may be! Thousands of riders have used the system to date; in fact, we are happy to share that last fiscal year alone the skat system provided more than 21,000 trips! We continue to hear how the system is changing lives for the better – it’s helping residents secure job training and employment, providing transport to and from classes at Rockingham Community College, helping people access public and nonprofit programs or secure groceries and medications. In general, people are telling us it’s enhancing and expanding their ability to move freely throughout our county, and that’s the goal! As success stories continue to stream in, so do questions: Where and when do the buses stop? How do I ride the connectors? What does it cost? We find that many of our residents continue to have concerns associated with route locations, eligibility requirements, bus schedules, costs, and much more. We understand public transit can be difficult to navigate and learn, especially when you first start

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using it. That’s why we are thrilled to have added a Mobility Specialist to our team. Kenneth Doe joined ADTS in November and is dedicated specifically to working with individuals to address questions and assist residents with accessing and navigating the transportation system. Does the bus stop near me? Will it get me to work on time? How do I navigate the connectors? I need a semester pass to travel to and from RCC? Kenneth will help you figure out how to best use the skat system to meet your needs. Ultimately, the skat buses are designed to be public transportation, accessed and used by all. We want everyone in our community to have the information and tools they need to use the system confidently, and we believe the addition of the Mobility Specialist will ensure that happens. This position, which is supported by a grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, will support the continued growth of the skat program, serving as a community liaison and advocate for the public transportation services. He also welcomes the opportunity to speak with civic and church groups as well as community organizations and businesses to expand awareness and explore opportunities for future collaborations to better serve our residents. If you would like to learn more about how to access the skat bus system or to explore collaborative opportunities contact Kenneth Doe at ADTS at (336)394-1238 or visit our website at www.rideskat.org. Rockingham County is a model for rural public transit in North Carolina. In just under a three year time period our community has seen truly remarkable growth in our public transit system. It took many dedicated people coming together to bring the skat buses to our community. ADTS appreciates the continued support from our elected officials and town managers across Rockingham County. Our collaborative partnerships with the county and local municipalities have been instrumental in the launch and continued success of the transit systems. We are also thankful to the community – businesses, organizations, and individuals – for embracing the system and offering valuable feedback that helps us continually improve your experience.

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Healing for the Broken presented by Greg Grigsbey Nothing is more foundational to holistic healing than the recovery or renewal of the image of God in which human beings were originally created. According to the poetic and highly symbolic creation account as it is recorded in the Bible’s book of Genesis, the primal human couple was created in “the image of God.” That divine image within was God’s point of contact, so to speak, with human beings, making a vibrant relationship and fellowship with God possible. The Quaker Thomas R. Kelly (1893-1941), in his classic A Testament of Devotion, has well written about that image in the following words: “Deep within us all there is an amazing inner sanctuary of the soul, a holy place, a Divine Center, a speaking Voice, to which we may continuously return…. It is the Shekinah of the soul, the Presence in the midst…. The basic response of the soul to the Light is internal adoration and joy, thanksgiving and worship, self-surrender and listening.” The Orthodox bishop and theologian Kallistos Ware has stated the following: “To believe that man is made in God’s image is to believe that man is made for communion and union with God, and that if he rejects this communion he ceases to be properly man.” (Clearly, he is using the expression “man” generically to

refer to all human beings.) While this image, for various reasons, has become obscured or marred, of no human being, no matter how “wicked,” can it be rightly said that it has become altogether lost – that is, that he or she no longer bears the image. Yes, it has become obscured; no, it has not been obliterated. Eclipsed? Yes. Erased? No. (I have gone into the main reasons for its obscuration in my blog piece at HealingForTheBroken.weebly.com. In that blog entry you may read much more about this subject. Simply click the “Blog” page and it will come up as the first article.) Basic to experiencing healing at the deepest levels, the healing that progressively leads toward wholeness, is the renewal of this image within so that it is no longer shrouded but becomes for us the vital center of reference as we live our lives. Saint Paul speaks of this process as “being renewed in knowledge according

to the image of God” (the Bible’s New Testament book of Colossians, chapter 3, verse 10). In other words, we become more and more conscious of that Divine Center and increasingly live intentionally in those modalities of internal adoration and joy, thanksgiving and worship, selfsurrender and listening, union and communion with the living Christ within. As we do, healing flows into our deepest depths, communicated by the Spirit of Christ dwelling in that Shekinah of the soul. How is the image renewed? Through such spiritual practices as prayer, reading of the scriptures and other spiritually inspiring works (like Kelly’s A Testament of Devotion and Ware’s The Orthodox Way), silent meditation, worship in a community of like-minded people desiring the complete recovery of the image, and an intensely alert attentiveness at all times to the “speaking Voice” to which Kelly refers.

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Participants in the Dan River Basin Association's February 6 hike along Tanyard Creek will view unusual geologic formations. The public is invited to this First Saturday Outing free of charge.

Hike along Geologic Wonder with DRBA Stream Exposes Triassic Conglomerate Rock The Dan River Basin Association's First Saturday Outing on February 6, 2016 will be a two-mile hike on a farm in Ruffin, North Carolina, to explore Tanyard Creek. Meeting at 10:00 a.m. at Happy Home School, 6901 NC 700, Ruffin, North Carolina (GPS 36.497231, -79.631252), participants in the outing will carpool to the site. Trip coordinator Milton Hundley, an amateur naturalist, geologist, and raconteur, says, "Tanyard Creek has a three-stage waterfall over 20 feet high." At this time of year, the waterfall is probably unspectacular, as the stream will likely be only a trickle. The main reason for the hike is not the water, however, but the unusual streambed and surrounding geology. Named for the tannery owned by the family of nineteenth-century governor John Motley Morehead (1796 - 1866), Tanyard Creek creates a gorge as it cuts through Triassic rock on its way to the nearby Dan River. The "puddingstone" conglomerate formation and petrified wood in the streambed have earned the area's listing as a North Carolina Natural Heritage site. In the Triassic Era, some 200 million years ago, this section of northern North Carolina and southern Virginia was a deep lake. As rivers flowed into the lake, the slowing water dropped its load of sediment-first the large rocks, then smaller pebbles, then sand and silt. Over the eons, geologic pressures fused the surrounding clay particles, enclosing the rounded rocks and pebbles in an aggregated mass. These same geologic forces caused some buried logs to become petrified as minerals replaced the organic matter while retaining the original structure of the wood. Small chunks of petrified wood can be found along Tanyard Creek. Hundley comments, "The waterfall goes across the puddingstone, which looks just like concrete. A bowl-shaped rock that was believed to be a grinding mortar is eight or nine feet up the bank, perhaps used many years ago for crushing hickory nuts or acorns."

Lines of dark gray rounded boulders, known as igneous dikes, stretch through the woodland along the path to the creek. These dikes were formed when molten rock was forced through underground fissures where it cooled slowly into dense, finegrained stone that was exposed when the surrounding material eroded away. Paddlers on the Dan River may see igneous dikes and conglomerate formations in the river at such places as Wide Mouth and Tanyard shoals. Both of these shoals are traversed by navigation sluices constructed in the nineteenth century to enable commercial batteaux-long, narrow, flat-bottomed wooden boats-to pass safely through the rapids. Participants in the outing should bring water and lunch, wear hiking boots and layers of water-shedding artificial fabric or wool, and be prepared for rain or wind. Because of the uneven surfaces in the streambed and a short steep ascent out of the gorge, hiking poles are strongly advised. All participants will be asked to sign a waiver form. Happy Home School is located at 6901 NC 700, Ruffin, North Carolina. From Danville, travel south on US 29 into North Carolina. Exit onto NC 700 at the North Carolina Welcome Center and travel west toward Eden for 10 miles. The school is on the right. From Eden, travel east on NC 700, crossing the Dan River. The school is on the left, about 4 miles from the river. From the south, travel north on US 29. About 1.5 miles south of the Virginia line, exit onto NC 700. Turn west toward the North Carolina Welcome Center. Continue west toward Eden for 10 miles. The school is on the right. Outings and meetings of the Dan River Basin Association are open to the public without charge. For more information about the outing, contact Milton Hundley, 336-623-8681. For membership and other information about DRBA, visit www.danriver.org.

The American Heart Month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Million Hearts; a national effort to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes in the United States by 2017, are encouraging Americans to know their blood pressure, and if it's high, to make a goal to control it. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries that carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. It normally rises and falls throughout the day, but it can damage your heart and cause health problems if it stays high for a long time. High blood pressure also is called hypertension. High blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms, so many people don't realize they have it. There's only one way to know whether you have high blood pressure. Have it checked. You can get screened at your doctor's office, Walmart, your drug store, or even check it yourself at home, using a home blood pressure monitor. Blood pressure is measured using two numbers. The first number, called systolic blood pressure, represents the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart beats. The second number, called diastolic blood pressure, represents the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart

rests between beats. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHG). A blood pressure less than 120/80 is normal. A blood pressure of 140 / 90 or more is too high. People with levels from 120/80 to 139 / 89 have a condition called hypertension, which means they are at high risk for high blood pressure. Blood Pressure Levels: Normal: systolic: less than 120, diastolic: less that 80. At risk: (prehypertension): systolic: 120139, diastolic: 90-89. High: systolic: 140 or higher, diastolic: 90 or higher. Having high blood pressure puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the United States. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. 1 in every 3 deaths is from heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day. Most common heart attack warning signs: chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.

Shortness of breath. This feeling can occur with or without chest discomfort. Other signs, these may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness. As with men, women's most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, and back or jaw pain. If you or someone you know have chest discomfort, especially with one or more of the other signs, don't wait longer than 5 minutes before calling for help. Call 9-1-1 and get to a hospital right away. Most common stroke warning signs: sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. Sudden, severe headache with no known cause. Any of the above symptoms may be temporary and last only a few minutes. Don't ignore them. If symptoms appear call 91-1 and get to medical attention immediately.

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Loving Yourself - The Difference Between Successful & Not So I have been doing much journaling about the difference between being successful and not in the various areas of my life over the last couple of weeks. And I have had a couple of ahas. The difference between being successful or not is directly related to the level of Your Love for Yourself. When you love yourself you become more willing to engage in commitment vs just being interested. When you are merely interested, you are more attached to the thinking about the "dream" (whether that is a dream about your business or finances, your body, your spiritual connection, or your relationships) instead of taking action to make the dream or desire to come true. The difference between being committed vs interested is that when you are committed then you don't let my mood or circumstance influence or determine whether or not you show up completely and play all full out. When you are merely interested, you tend to do more of what's convenient in the moment

rather than whatever it takes. I also realized that one of the things that was holding me back from being all in, fully committed, was I was afraid that I would lose myself and my alone and restorative time for me (which is essential for my wellbeing) in the being driven and all in. When I finally realized that if I have that built into the systems and schedule I put in place then I am committing to being successful in all areas. In order to fully serve at the level that you want, and to receive the love, connection, relationships and wealth you want in life, your love for and commitment to yourself on all levels is essential. And being and staying connected with people who can encourage and support you in that is equally essential. Realize that even if it feels too big to be committed in all areas you have to start somewhere. Pick one. Begin to change the habits that are no longer working. then change them. What are you committing

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Sports Shorts Tennis Talk 2015 was great year for Youth Tennis in County

CENTRAL CAROLINA YOUTYH FOOTBALL LEAGUE EDEN PROWLERS - 10U TEAM WON 2015 CHAMPIONSHIP. #1 - David Landon Denny, #3 Ashton Curry, #5 John Landon Roberts, #6 William Joel Buffkin, #9 Isaiah Logan, #11 Warren Flynt, #14 Conner French #15 Sylus O’Dell, #18 Brayden Joyce, #21 Que’shyne Flippen, #23 Seth Sharpe, #24 Brittyn Barnes, #25 Jadan Martin, #28 Tyrese Galloway, #32 Ya’Quil Dungee, #33 Jeremiah redd, #45 Aiden Fraizer, #51 Justin Broome, #52 Luken Price, #54 Alexander Hopper, $55 Quinten Kefalas, #57 Benjamin Tompson, #70 Joel Vaughn, #72 Jacob Mendoza, #77 Kole Adkins, #78 Jordan Harris, #79 KeAndre Moore, #85 Lukas Moore, #88 Gavin Moore. Head Coach Benjamin Curits, Assitant Coachs Justin Barnes, David Denny, Kevin French, Lawrence Sharpe. Team Mom, Ashley Hopper and Cheer Coach Lane Buffkin.

Red Ball tennis courts installed througout county

Something EXTRAordinary happened in Rockingham County in December 2015. With the help of a USTA Schools Line Grant, Forty-two red ball tennis courts were painted on playgrounds across Rockingham County. These smaller Quick Start courts are perfect for players and families to learn the game together. They are 18 x 36 feet and designed to use smaller rackets, lower bouncing red balls, and pop-up or temporary nets. Red ball courts at RCS elementary and middle schools are open to the public after school hours through a shared use arrangement with Rockingham County. • BETHANY Bethany Elementary, 4 red ball courts • EDEN

Boys & Girls Club, 2 red ball courts Douglass Elementary, 4 red ball courts Eden Family YMCA, 4 red ball courts Holmes Middle School, 8 red ball courts • MADISON Huntsvillle Elementary, 4 red ball courts • REIDSVILLE Monroeton Elementary, 4 red ball courts Salvation Army, 4 red ball courts Williamsburg Elementary, 4 red ball courts • RUFFIN Lincoln Elementary, 4 red ball courts • WENTWORTH Wentworth Elementary, 4 red ball courts The Rockingham County Tennis Association (RC Tennis) is a volunteer-based organization that provides programs and events to promote and develop the growth of tennis in Rockingham County, NC. Our motto is “Get Fit, Make New Friends, Have Fun...Play more tennis.” For more information about RCTA, contact Shelby Rhyne at RCTennisAssociation@gmail.com, visit our webpage at www.rockingham.usta.com and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RCyouthtennis

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In 2015, Rockingham County Tennis Association received grants and program support from USTA NC, NC Tennis Foundation, Southern Tennis Patrons Foundation, Reidsville Area Foundation, Xerox Corporation, Di'lishi Yogurt and individual donors. Here are some highlights from our first year: THREE USTA Blended Line grants for WR YMCA, Mayodan indoor courts, Jaycee Park, Reidsville outdoor courts and Williamsburg Elementary playground courts. FIFTEEN volunteer, parents and coaches attended the OnCourt Coach Youth Tennis Workshop with Butch Staples at the Western Rockingham YMCA, Mayodan in June. FORTY Rockingham County Schools PE Teachers (Elementary, Middle and High) attended a USTA Schools Workshop in August. FORTY TWO new playground courts are painted at 6 elementary schools, one middle school, the Boys & Girls Club of Eden and Salvation Army in Reidsville. SIXTY-TWO new junior USTA members total played in our first two seasons of USTA Junior Team Tennis at Jaycee Park in Reidsville. ONE HUNDRED FIFTYTWO RC sponsored tennis events including Play Days, Family Festivals, Summer

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after school Kids Tennis Clubs. TWO HUNDRED rackets and balls went home with young Kids Tennis Club players at five summer day camps. THREE HUNDRED youth tennis rackets have found their way into our county schools and youth programs. FOUR HUNDRED youth, age 6-12 will attend monthly after school Kids Tennis Clubs at 14 locations during the 2015-16 school year with support from a USTA NC Play Tennis NC grant. ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED unique participants in 2015 RC Tennis Events. FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED total participation in 2015 RC Tennis events. For more information about tennis for all ages in Rockingham County, go to our webpage at www.rockingham.usta.com and follow us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/RCYo uthtennis.

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Bad news dominated the headlines in 2015, but there was some good news, says AMAC "It's impossible to predict what stories will dominate the news in the new year except that we know that the 2016 Presidential Election will rank near the top of the list. But we can look back at the historymaking developments that made headlines in 2015," according to Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens. Arguably, extremist Islamist terrorists controlled the news cycles throughout the year, Weber said. "ISIS [the Islamist State in Iraq and Syria] emerged as the principal threat in 2015 despite early arguments that they were Johnny-come-latelies. The established dealers in death, AlQaeda, the Taliban, Al-Shabaab and Boko Haram, remain active. But they seem to have been overshadowed by ISIS, particularly after the two terrorist attacks in Paris and the tragic and deadly assault on their 14 innocent victims in San Bernardino, CA just before Christmas. The California attack also left 21 people injured." We had our share of home grown mass murder in 2015 as well, the AMAC chief noted. He cited the shooting that left 10 dead at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, OR in

October and the deplorable killing of nine innocent worshipers at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC in June. "These were horrific events and it was unseemly, at best, that there were those who were too quick to politicize the tragic nature of these crimes." There was good news in the year just ended, including the fall visit of Pope Francis to Washington DC, New York City and Philadelphia. "In fact, there was at least one miracle attributed to the Pope after his visit. Francis kissed an ailing infant on the forehead in Philadelphia. The 15 month old baby girl had a brain tumor that doctors said was fatal. But several weeks after the Pope's visit, tests showed that the tumor was virtually invisible. The baby would live," Weber reported Meanwhile, on the political front, Congress actually got things done. According to NPR, "it is fair to say that the widely held assumption that Congress gets nothing done doesn't exactly fit this year. There was an uptick in bipartisan activity in this Republican-controlled Congress in 2015." Finally, Weber included on the good-news side of his 2015 headline list, "the fact that

AMAC made significant progress in its quest for a Congressional focus on Social Security as an issue of great importance not only to the association's 50 and over membership, but to the nation as a whole. We continued to pitch our Social Security Guarantee plan and found that we were gaining traction at a quickening pace among lawmakers. We're proud of the fact that we have put Social Security on the Congressional agenda. The bipartisan welcome we received on Capitol Hill in 2015 encourages us as we continue to pursue a viable solution to the shortterm and long-term problems faced by the fund."

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Joint Legislative Elections Oversight Committee CoChairmen Rep. David Lewis (RHarnett) and Sen. Bob Rucho (R-Mecklenburg) issued the following joint statement in January after a federal judge upheld the state’s hugely popular photo voter ID requirement for the upcoming primary election: “We appreciate the court’s thoughtful opinion, which not only rejects the plaintiffs’ desperate, partisan attempts to block a commonsense photo ID requirement just weeks before early voting is set to begin, but also validates the state’s comprehensive two-year effort to educate all North Carolinians about the new law. “Like the overwhelming majority of North Carolinians who support photo ID, we are pleased voters will have this rea-

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On-Farm Fruit Tree Training & Pruning Demonstration On-Farm Fruit Tree Training and Pruning Demonstration, Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 1 PM Meet at Orchard : Bee Sweet Orchards, 2229 Pannel Rd, Reidsville, NC 27320 Come see how to correctly prune and train fruit trees!!!! Dr. Michael Parker from NCSU will be doing the pruning demonstration on how to prune and train a peach and apple fruit trees for strong trees and maximum fruit yields. Contact Kathryn Holmes, Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Agent at HYPERLINK "mailto:kathryn_holmes@ncsu.e du" kathryn_holmes@ncsu.edu and 342-8230 or John Ivey, Guilford County Cooperative Extension Agent at HYPERLINK "mailto:john_ivey@ncsu.edu"

john_ivey@ncsu.edu and 336641-2416 for more information. Persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by contacting William Starader, RockinghamCounty Extension Director, by phone: 336-342-8230 or email: william_tstrader@ncsu.edu or fax: 336-342-8242, or in person at the Rockingham County Extension Office at least 10 days prior to the event. North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability. In addition, the two Universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation.

College advisors launch countywide financial aid program This January, the Carolina College Advising Corps advisers in Rockingham County launched a comprehensive plan to guide the families of senior students through the college financial aid process. Located at John Motley Morehead High School, Dalton L. McMichael High School, Reidsville Senior High School and Rockingham County High School, the advisers will work through February with students and families to complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA utilizes tax information to estimate how much a family can reasonably contribute toward their student’s education. This information is used to determine how much financial aid, in the form of loans and grants, colleges and universities will award each student. To receive maximum financial aid, the FAFSA must be completed by March 1. Yolanda Keith, Carolina College Advising Corps Program Director, said, “Submitting the FAFSA is an important step in the college going process. By not filing, students may be overlooked for additional institutional aid for which they may qualify. The process is not complicated, and made easier with a college adviser to walk families through every step.” The advisers will host several events for students and families that would like help completing their FAFSA. Each adviser will host FAFSA workshops in their respective school’s Media Centers on, Feb. 4, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.Additionally, the advisers will be available on Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Rockingham Community College for FAFSA Day to assist all who would like help.If families cannot attend these events, the advisers are available to set up meetings during the week in order to better serve the students of Rockingham County. The Carolina College Advising Corps aims to help lowincome, firstgeneration and underrepresented students from North Carolina attend college. The county’s advisers are funded by the Reidsville Area Foundation, Rockingham County Education Foundation and Americorps. For more information on the program or inquiries about completing the FAFSA, please contact your high school’s college adviser.

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RCC Announces December 2015 Graduates Barnardsville Jeffrey Alan Sawyer; Assoc. in Applied Science-Criminal Justice Tech. Browns Summit Nancy Rebekkah Newnam; Assoc. in Arts Danville Monique Michele Branch; Cert.Phlebotomy Eden Jonathan D. Boulding; Assoc. in Applied Science - Computer Inform. Tech., Cert. - Computer Inform. Tech. Small Bus IT and Networking, Cert. - Computer Inform. Tech. Web Development Corrina Ann Bowman; Assoc. in Arts Brandon Keith Burton; Assoc. in Applied Science - Criminal Justice Tech. Morgan Elizabeth Carter; Assoc. in Arts Christian Lewis Corum; Diploma Industrial Systems Tech. Alex Lamar Dalton; Assoc. in Arts Christina Diane Gallant; Assoc. in Applied Science - Criminal Justice Tech. Dustin Wade Long; Diploma - Industrial Systems Tech. Phuong Anh Huong Pham; Assoc. in Applied Science - Electrical/Electronics Tech. Kevin Wayne Pulliam; Cert. - Air Cond., Heating, and Refrigeration Tech., Diploma - Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Tech. Tara Carter Shearer; Dipl. - Cosmetology Krista Marie Swain; Assoc. in Fine Arts Fonna Clark Terry; Assoc. in Applied Science - Medical Office Administration Cert. - Medical Office Administration Medical Office Billing & Coding

Cert. - Office Administration Word Processing , Cert. - Office Administration Receptionist-Entry Level Cert. - Office Admin. Office Specialist William Louis Walker; Cert. - Industrial Systems Tech. Facility Maintenance Gibsonville John S. Robertson; Assoc. in Arts Greensboro Nadege Laurent Sainvilus; Cert. – Phlebotomy Katherine Marie Thames; Cert. Phlebotomy Madison Joshua Thomas Ehringer; Assoc. in Arts Brandi Lynn Faircloth; Cert. - Office Administration Receptionist-Entry Level Latricia LeAndra Fultz; Cert. – Cosm. Tiffanie Deeann Hurd; Degree - Assoc. in Arts Elisabeth Marie Owens; Degree - Assoc. in Arts Destiny C. Rierson; Cert. – Cosm. Samuel Mason Tosto; Degree Assoc. in Arts Reidsville Taylor Marie Batts; Cert. - Cosmetology Hyllary Tiana Bell; Degree - Assoc. in Arts Matthew McKinnon Bonds; Diploma A C , Heating & Refrigeration Tech. Austin Perry Boone; Assoc. in Arts Deyontae Jayquan Bowers; Assoc. in Applied Science - Computer Inform. Tech. Christopher O'Bryant Carter; Assoc. in Applied Science - General Occ. Tech. Elizabeth Ann Cox; Diploma - Cosm. Nicholas McKenzie-Melang Forrester;

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Nothing is more foundational to holistic healing than the recovery or renewal of the image of God in which human beings were originally created. According to the poetic and highly symbolic creation account as it is recorded in the Bible’s book of Genesis, the primal human couple was created in “the image of God.” That divine image within was God’s point of contact, so to speak, with human beings, making a vibrant relationship and fellowship with God possible. The Quaker Thomas R. Kelly (1893-1941), in his classic A Testament of Devotion, has well written about that image in the following words: “Deep within us all there is an amazing inner sanctuary of the soul, a holy place, a Divine Center, a speaking Voice, to which we may continuously return…. It is the Shekinah of the soul, the Presence in the midst…. The basic response of the soul to the Light is internal adoration and joy, thanksgiving and worship, self-surrender and listening.” The Orthodox bishop and theologian Kallistos Ware has stated the following: “To believe that man is made in God’s image is to believe that man is made for communion and union with God, and that if he rejects this communion he ceases to be properly man.” (Clearly, he is using the expression “man” generically to refer to all human beings.) While this image, for various reasons, has become obscured or marred, of no human being, no matter how “wicked,” can it be rightly said that it has become altogether lost – that is, that he or she no longer bears the image. Yes, it has become

obscured; no, it has not been obliterated. Eclipsed? Yes. Erased? No. (I have gone into the main reasons for its obscuration in my blog piece at HealingForTheBroken.weebly.com. In that blog entry you may read much more about this subject. Simply click the “Blog” page and it will come up as the first article.) Basic to experiencing healing at the deepest levels, the healing that progressively leads toward wholeness, is the renewal of this image within so that it is no longer shrouded but becomes for us the vital center of reference as we live our lives. Saint Paul speaks of this process as “being renewed in knowledge according to the image of God” (the Bible’s New Testament book of Colossians, chapter 3, verse 10). In other words, we become more and more conscious of that Divine Center and increasingly live intentionally in those modalities of internal adoration and joy, thanksgiving and worship, selfsurrender and listening, union and communion with the living Christ within. As we do, healing flows into our deepest depths, communicated by the Spirit of Christ dwelling in that Shekinah of the soul. How is the image renewed? Through such spiritual practices as prayer, reading of the scriptures and other spiritually inspiring works (like Kelly’s A Testament of Devotion and Ware’s The Orthodox Way), silent meditation, worship in a community of like-minded people desiring the complete recovery of the image, and an intensely alert attentiveness at all times to the “speaking Voice” to which Kelly refers.

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A homeowners guide to clean water It begins in your backyard. Did you know? Storm water is precipitation or sprinkler water that flows over the ground, picking up debris, chemicals, dirt and other types of pollution and carrying them into storm drain systems or streams. Completely separate from the sewer system that leads to a treatment plant, storm drain systems include gutters,

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herbicides into water bodies changes natural ecosystems by killing or damaging a variety of organisms. They collect and accumulate in the food chain, becoming dangerous to a variety of animals and other organisms. If applied inappropriately, pesticides and herbicides can mix with storm water and result in "nonpests" being killed. If you choose to apply pesticides and herbicides, make sure you read the application instructions and check the weather forecast, or determine natural alternatives to traditional pesticides and herbicides. Backyard streams. Vegetation along stream banks is one of the most effective ways of protecting water quality. Vegetated buffers physically protect water ways, preventing lawn chemicals and other pollutants from washing directly into the water. Roots absorb pollution and provide shade, keeping temperatures down and dissolved oxygen levels up. Vegetation also provides habitat for wildlife and deposits detritus in the stream which provides food and shelter for aquatic species. Plants also stabilize streambanks, preventing erosion from storm water and high-speed flood waters. Without a vegetated buffer, your valuable property may be lost due to erosion. Native plants. Native plants are naturally pest resistant, less water dependent, and adapted to our climate. Many native plants produce showy flowers, abundant fruits and seeds, and brilliant fall foliage. Their long roots make them very efficient at absorbing water and leave deep tunnels for water and oxygen to filter into the ground. As more people use native plants in their landscaping, it adds to the available habitat for wildlife and benefits the community as a whole Septic system maintenance. If you have a septic system, it's important to properly maintain it. Failed or broken septic systems can threaten the health of humans and wildlife in a watershed by releasing harmful microbes and chemical contaminants. Even the most efficient tanks require regular maintenance every year or two. If you see excessive moisture or standing water in the drain field, noxious odors in the yard, dead grass or other plants over the drainfield, depressions around or over the septic tank, or slow or plugged drains it's time to call a licensed professional and make sure your tank is maintained. Downspout disconnection. A downspout is a vertical pipe used to drain rain water from the roof. During a heavy rain, each downspout can deliver 12 gallons a minute to the storm water system. By simply disconnecting a downspout from the storm water system, the volume of storm water is minimized, reducing flooding and erosion and minimizing the number of storm water pollutants that reach our local water bodies. Water from the disconnected

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Roundabout at the Eden Library Katherine Seaver, Branch Manager

The month of February is upon us. Let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day and honor our Presidents. The Eden Public Library is constantly bustling with great programs and “new” and “new to you” materials. Come in and “check us out”; pun will always be intended. For children, we have our Toddler story time every Thursday at 10:30am. Every Tuesday at 10:30 am, children ages 1-5 can come and play with Mega Bloks, a wooden train set, a Thomas’s “Steam along Thomas” train set, and a Marble Run during our STEM Building club. Children ages 6-12 can come after school on Tuesdays at 3:30pm for our STEAM Building club. We are changing it up a bit since last month. On the first and second Tuesdays come, create and build something amazing using the materials provided. On the third and the fourth Tuesdays we will put out the Legos for creating Masterpieces for the next Maker Day, which will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016. There are family friendly events the second Saturday of every month. On February 13th, kids are invited to come to the “Valentine’s Party" at 10:30. On February 10th at 3:30 pm, there will be an opportunity for kids ages 8-12 to learn some computer coding. The matinee of the family friendly movie “Inside Out” will be shown on Saturday, February 6th at 1:00 pm and the evening showing will be on Thursday, February 18th at 5:30 pm. The teens and young adults meet on the first Thursday of the month as part of the Teen Library Council. This month it will be held on February 4th at 4:30 pm. Be a part of the creative planning of teen programs. There will be the movie “The Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian” at 5:30 pm. On Mondays from 4-5:30 pm, we have our Teen Needlecraft Socials. Teens gather together and socialize with other teen needle crafters. Bring whatever you are currently working on or learn to do something new. On Thursday, February 11th at 4:00 pm, teens participate in a “mystery” craft. There will be a teen's Valentine’s Dance on Saturday, February 13th, 2016 at 1:00 pm. On the last Wednesday of the month, February 24that 4:00 pm, Miss Dale will teach teens about puppetry and drama. On Mondays from 2-4 pm, we have our Adult Needlecraft Socials. Adults gather together and socialize with other adult needle crafters. Bring a current project or learn to do something new. If you are interested in the soothing stress relief of coloring, we have an Adult Coloring program on Tuesdays from 1-2 pm. We provide the color sheets, pencils, and light refreshments. An adult craft program will be held on Thursday, February 11th at 2 pm. Our photography club

will meet on February 20th from 10:30-12:30 pm. Come and learn new techniques, share ideas, discuss works of photography, and plan outings. We are taking a hiatus from the morning book club this month but we will be back on March 23rd when we will be discussing “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. A copy of the book is available at the circulation desk. There are computer classes on Email Basics, Microsoft Word Basics, and our Electronic Resources. Please contact us for dates and times and to register for the classes. We have a new partnership to announce. We are partnering with the Consumer Credit Counseling service in Greensboro, NC and on the fourth Monday of every month we are going to have workshops. On February 22nd from 6-7 pm, the workshop is on “Budgeting Your Money.” To register for the workshops call 1888-755-2227 ext. 2221. The Adult Movie this month will be “The Martian” starring Matt Damon on Monday, February 29th at 5:30 pm. Our acrylic painting was such a huge success, thank you Ms. Louise Perez, that we will be having another month long session in April. We will be doing a “Spring” scene over four Saturdays beginning on April 9th at 1 pm. There is a $25 materials charge for this class. We have received many “new” items this month. Don’t forget to come in and “check them out”. The database focus for this month is “World Book online”. Access this database from home or in the library by clicking on the link for “World Book” on the right-hand column from the Library’s webpage at www.rcpl.org. You will need your library card. This database is a reliable source and can be used to find out information on just about everything. If you need help using or accessing this

database or any other, you can either call us at 336-623-3168 or visit us at the library. If you would like to join the Friend’s of the Eden Public Library stop by the circulation desk. Our annual membership drive starts on March 1, 2016. We are selling canvas book bags for $7.00 each; proceeds go to the Friends and are used to supplement library programs. Remember if you have items (electronics, books, arts and crafts, sewing machines, ironing

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All Rockingham County Libraries will be closed on Monday, February 15th. The staff will be at an all-day training session that day.

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their feet allow birds to balance on one leg fo hours at a time. Stand on the edge of the trail and see how long you can balance on one leg. White-tiled High Jump Keep your eyes and ears open for white-tailed deer in the woods and meadows. In order to move quickly through the tall grasses and shrubs, white-tailed deer leap very high – sometimes over 6 feet in the air! How high can you jump straight up in the air? Grasshopper Long Jump You may glimpse grasshoppers in areas with short grass or gravel. Grasshoppers can jump 20 times the length of their own body. If you could do that, you would be able to jump almost 100 feet! Try a long-jump and see how far you can go. Cottontail Dash Watch for cottontail rabbits feeding in grassy areas. Rabbits are a favorite food of coyotes, foxes, and hawks. When being

Water/River Safety Tips Water activities are inherently risky and include the dangers of serious personal injury, property damage, and death. The rivers are natural environments that have hazards and constantly changing conditions. You need to be aware of the potential risks and your own skill level and limit your activity to an appropriate level. The inform. provided here is designed for inform.al use and is not a substitute for specific training, experience, or research of river conditions. Rockingham County and the Tourism Development Authority assume no liability for any individual's

use of or reliance upon any material contained or reference herein. The material contained herein may not be the most current. Safety Tips Wear your life jacket. Avoid downed trees and other debris in river. Take a spare paddle. Don't paddle alone. Take insect repellent. Have ropes on both ends of the boat. Take ample water. Bring extra clothing, gear and food in waterproof bags, secure to your boat. Take sunscreen, sunglasses, and wide brim hat. The sun's reflection off of water can be intense. If it's hot, start early or later in the day

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Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshops The Rockingham County N.C. Cooperative Extension will be holding Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshops. When: Choose either daytime or evening workshop: Workshop 1 Tuesday, February 23rd at 10:00 AM or Workshop 2 Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:00PM Where: Rockingham County Senior High School Horticulture Classroom Pre-Registration and payment REQUIRED! Class sizes

limited. There is a $25 fee for oak logs, spawn and wax. Participants will each take home one inoculated log. Contact Kathryn Holmes to register or for more inform. at kathryn_holmes@ncsu.edu or (336) 342-8230. Persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by contacting William Strader, County Extension Director, by phone: 336-342-8230 or email:

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For the fun of it Watermelons A farmer in the country has a watermelon patch and upon inspection he discovers that some of the local kids have been helping themselves to a feast. The farmer thinks of ways to discourage this profit-eating situation. So he puts up a sign that reads: "WARNING! ONE OF THESE WATERMELONS CONTAINS CYANIDE!" He smiled smugly as he watched the kids run off the next night without eating any of his melons. The farmer returns to the watermelon patch a week later to discover that none of the watermelons have been eaten, but finds another sign that reads: "NOW THERE ARE TWO!"

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World Changers Public Notice World Changers of Rockingham County in cooperation with Rockingham County, USDA-Rural Development, local businesses, and churches is soliciting application(s) from very-low income homeowners for funding to complete home repairs during June 25-July 2, 2016. World Changers is a ministry of Lifeway Christian Resources that utilizes volunteer student and adult labor to repair homes for needy families.

Repairs and improvements can include removal of health and safety hazards, energy efficiency improvements, minor cosmetic repairs, and repairs for handicap accessibility. Interested homeowners may request an application from Rockingham County at tcaddle@co.rockingham.nc.us or by mail or in person as follows: Rockingham County Attn: Tonya Caddle PO Box 105 Wentworth, NC 27375 or Rockingham county Planning Department, Tonya Caddle

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For the Fun of it... A.A.A.D.D. Recently, a women was diagnosed with A.A.A.D.D. (Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder). This is how it manifests: I decide to water my flower tubs. As I turn on the hose I look over at my car and decide it needs washing. I go to get the car keys from the porch and then notice mail on the porch table. I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car. I lay my car keys on the table, put the junk mail in the bin under the table and notice that the bin is full. So, I decide to put the bills back on the table and take out the rubbish first. But then I think, I can run down to the post-box when I take out the rubbish I may as well pay the bills first. I take my check book off the table, and see that there is only 1 check left. My extra checks are in the computer desk, so I go inside the house to my desk where I find the can of soda I'd been drinking. I'm going to look for my checks, but first I need to push the soda aside so that I don't accidentally knock it over. The soda is getting warm, and I decide to put it in the fridge to keep it cold. As I head toward the kitchen with the soda, a vase of flowers on the window ledge catches my eye--they need water. I put the soda on the window ledge and discover my reading glasses that I've been searching for all morning. I decide I better put them back on my computer desk, but first I'm going to water the flowers. I set the glasses back down on the window ledge, fill a container with water and suddenly spot the TV remote. Someone has left it on the kitchen table. I realize that tonight when we go to watch TV, I'll be looking for the remote, but I won't remember that it's on the kitchen table, so I decide to put it back in the living room where it belongs, but first I'll water the flowers. I pour some water in the flowers, but some spills on the floor. So, I set the remote back on the table, get some towels and wipe up the spill. Then, I head down the hall trying to remember what I was planning to do. At the end of the day: - The flower tubs aren't watered; - The car isn't washed; - The bills aren't paid; - There is a warm can of soda sitting on the window ledge; - The flowers don't have enough water; - There is still only 1 check in my check book; - I can't find the remote; - I can't find my glasses; - I have absolutely NO idea what I did with the car keys. Then, when I try to work out why nothing got done today. I'm really baffled because I know I was busy all the darn day, and I'm really tired. I realize this is a serious problem, and I'll try to get some help for it, but first I'll check my e-mail.

Garden An old Italian gentleman lived alone in New Jersey. He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but it was very difficult work, as the ground was hard. His only son, Vincent, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament: Dear Vincent, I am feeling pretty sad because it looks like I won't be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I'm just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. I know if you were here my troubles would be over. I know you would be happy to dig the plot for me, like in the old days. Love, Papa A few days later he received a letter from his son. Dear Papa, Don't dig up that garden. That' s where the bodies are buried. Love, Vinnie At 4 a.m. The next morning, FBI agents and local police arrived and dug up the entire area without finding any bodies. They apologized to the old man and left. That same day the old man received another letter from his son. Dear Papa, Go ahead and plant the tomatoes now. That's the best I could do under the circumstances. Love you, Vinnie.

Polish A Polish man moved to the United States and married an American girl. Although his English was far from perfect, they got along very well until one day he rushed into a lawyer's office and asked him if he could arrange a divorce for him - "very quick." The lawyer said that the speed for getting a divorce would depend on the circumstances, and asked him the following questions: Lawyer: "Have you any grounds?" Man: "JA, JA, acre and half and nice little home." Lawyer: "No," I mean what is the foundation of this case?" Man: "It made of concrete." Lawyer: "Does either of you have a real grudge?" Man: "No, we have carport, and not need one." Lawyer: "I mean, what are your relations like?" Man: "All my relations still in Poland." Lawyer: "Is there any infidelity in your marriage?" Man: "Ja, we have hi- fidelity stereo set and good DVD player." Lawyer: Does your wife beat you up?" Man: "No, I always up before her." Lawyer: "WHY do you want this divorce?" Man: "She going to kill me." Lawyer: "What makes you think that?" Man: "I got proof. Lawyer: "What kind of proof?" Man: "She going to poison me. She buy a bottle at drugstore and put on shelf in bathroom. I can read, and it says: Polish Remover

Buying A Bull There are two sisters. One is blonde and the other is brunette and they inherit the family farm. Unfortunately, after just a few years, they are in financial trouble. In order to keep the bank from repossessing the farm, they need to purchase a bull from the stockyard in a far town so that they can breed their own stock. They only have $600 left. Upon leaving, the brunette tells her sister, "When I get there, if I decide to buy the bull, I'll contact you to drive out after me and haul it home." The brunette arrives at the stockyard, inspects the bull, and decides she wants to buy it. The man tells her that he will sell it for $599, no less. After paying him, she drives to the nearest town to send her sister a telegram to tell her the news. She walks into the telegraph office, and says, "I want to send a telegram to my sister telling her that I've bought a bull for our farm. I need her to hitch the trailer to our 4x4 and drive out here so we can haul it home." The telegraph operator explains that he'll be glad to help her, and then adds, "It's just 99 cents a word." Well, after paying for the bull, the brunette only has $1 left. She realizes that she'll only be able to send her sister one word. After a few minutes of thinking, she nods and says, "I want you to send her the word comfortable." The operator shakes his head. "How is she ever going to know that you want her to hitch the trailer to your 4x4 and drive out here to haul that bull back to your farm if you send her just the word "comfortable?" The brunette explains, "My sister's blonde. It's a big word. She'll read it very slowly.....

Write It Down A couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. During a checkup, the doctor tells them that they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them remember. Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair. "Want anything while I'm in the kitchen?" he asks. "Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?" "Sure.." "Don't you think you should write it down so you can remember it?" she asks. "No, I can remember it." "Well, I'd like some strawberries on top, too. Maybe you should write it down, so as not to forget it?" He says, "I can remember that. You want ice cream with strawberries." "I'd also like whipped cream. I'm certain you'll forget that, write it down?" she asks. Irritated, he says, "I don't need to write it down, I can remember it! Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream - I got it, for goodness sake!" Then he toddles into the kitchen. After about 20 minutes, The old man returns from the kitchen and hands his wife a plate of bacon and eggs.. She stares at the plate for a moment. "Where's my toast?"

Dress Jennifer's wedding day was fast approaching. Nothing could dampen her excitement – not even her parents' nasty divorce. Her mother had found the perfect dress to wear, and would be the bestdressed mother-of-the-bride ever! A week later, Jennifer was horrified to learn that her father's new, young wife had bought the exact same dress as her mother. Jennifer asked her father's new young wife to exchange it, but she refused. "Absolutely not! I look like a million bucks in this dress, and I'm wearing it," she replied. Jennifer told her mother who graciously said, "Never mind sweetheart. I'll get another dress. After all, it's your special day." A few days later, they went shopping, and did find another gorgeous dress for her mother. When they stopped for lunch, Jennifer asked her mother, "Aren't you going to return the other dress? You really don't have another occasion where you could wear it." Her mother just smiled and replied, "Of course I do, dear. I'm wearing it to the rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding."

Lost Two guys, one old, one young, are pushing their carts around the grocery store when they collide. The old guy says to the young guy, "Sorry about that. I'm looking for my wife, and I guess I wasn't paying attention to where I was going." The young guy says, "That's okay, it's a coincidence. I'm looking for my wife, too. I can't find her and I'm getting a little desperate." The old guy says, "Well, maybe I can help you find her. What does she look like?" "Well, she is 27 years old, tall, with red hair, blue eyes, long legs, and is wearing a tank top with short white shorts. What does your wife look like?" The old guy replies, "It doesn't matter, let's look for yours."

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Medical Assistance for Special Needs Animals, made possible by Lil BUB’s Big Fund for the ASPCA The Friends of Eden Animal Shelter, Inc., recently announced that it had received a $500 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) made possible by Lil BUB’s Big Fund that provides medical assistance for animals with special needs. This grant is especially needed at this time to assist with medical care for Bandit, a puppy that was hit by a car. Xrays showed that Bandit had a broken growth plate in the shoulder of the right front leg and needed immediate surgery. Sadly, the owners waited almost two weeks before surrendering Bandit to Friends of Eden Animal Shelter due to the cost of the surgery. By then, Bandit’s broken growth plate had begun to heal and had to be re-broken and his hip was also out of joint on the back leg probably due to overcompensation to avoid walking on the broken leg. “What a great Christmas present for Bandit. It could not have come at a better time,” said

Sheralene Thompson, Friends of Eden Animal Shelter board member. The ASPCA, founded in 1866, serves as the nation’s leading voice for animals. This 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, is a national leader in the areas of anti-cruelty, community outreach and animal health services. For more inform. on the Friends of Eden Animal Shelter, please visit our website at http://friendsoftheedenanimalshelter.weebly.com/. To learn more about the ASPCA and Lil BUB’s Big Fund, please visit their website at http://www.aspcapro.org/. The Friends of Eden Animal Shelter was founded in 2014 to help save stray animals in the City of Eden, North Carolina and the surrounding area. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving shelter animals in the City of Eden through networking. We provide support for the abandoned, lost or stray animals. We rescue from the city shelter and using social media we network stray animals

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Clean Water... Continued From Page 28 downspout can also be used for irrigating your lawn or garden. Rain barrels. Lawn and garden watering make up nearly 40% of total household water use during the summer. For every 1000 square feet of roof line, one inch of rain equates to over 632 gallons of water. This water can be stored and used later to wash cars and windows, water plants, fill ponds, or feed a garden during periods of drought. Rain barrels or cisterns are above ground water storage vessels. They capture rain runoff from the roof using gutters and downspouts. Rain barrels collect the first flush, the most critical rain that is loaded with pollutants, and then slowly releases the water, allowing it to absorb into

the soil where most of the pollution is filtered out. Rain barrels can be purchased from many garden catalogs or you can make your own following the directions posted on many websites. You can even attach a soaker hose to your rain barrel and deliver nutrient-rich rain water directly to your plants. Rain water is softer than tap water, it has no chlorine, lime, or calcium and is healthier for your plants then tap water. Rain gardens. Rain gardens are just what they sound like, gardens designed to soak up rainwater. A shallow depression collects a few inches of water and allows it to be absorbed into the ground or by plants instead of flowing into nearby streams and lakes. Plants and soil trap, absorb and filter pollutants found in stormwater runoff including fer-

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FEBRUARY 2016 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 35 H tilizers, pesticides, oil, and grease and metals. Rain gardens are typically planted with wild flowers and other native vegetation. Native plants have roots that grow twice as deep as the plants are tall, making them very efficient at absorbing water. These plants are the basis for restoring natural ecosystems to open space, residential, and urban areas. Rain gardens are diverse, beautiful habitats to many animals that we don't naturally see. This information was provided by Piedmont Triad Regional Council, 1398 Carrollton Crossing Drive, Kernersville, North Carolina. You may contact them at 336-904-0300 or by email at stormwatersmart@ptrc.org. Visit their website at www.stormwatersmart.org.

essary unless the plants stop growing or grows out of it spot This member of the fig fam- the roots will grow out of the hole ily is one of the most decorative in the bottom of the pot. The and easy of indoor plants to grow. leaves are fresh green, but accuIt even thrives in rooms with low mulated dust will gradually give light. In the course of a them a matte appearfew years, it can grow to ance. Wash the leaves ceiling heights. Its trunk with lukewarm water. is thin but strong and its Don't feed or water branches trail elegantly. the weeping fig in Expect good growth with December and the right conditions. The January unless its weeping Fig flowers and receiving artificial fruit don't develop under light. In that case, use normal indoor condiweak dosages. Doss tions, and are quite

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insignificant. The weeping fig grows best in bright indirect light, but can tolerate a darker location for short periods. If it's too dark, it will lose its leaves. Lots of water in the growing.. The red ball must not dry out, yet there should never be water standing in the saucer. Mist regularly. Feed every other week. In the rest. Which is winter, water moderately and don't speed. Also don't forget lies a newly bought plan, or newly transplanted one for 6 months. Use ordinary potting soil. Replant any time, but not necessarily every year if the plant is throbbing. At 10 the top dress with fresh soil if the plant is large and unwidely. Remove top sheet regularly if the plant is to remain a particular size. The weeping fig survives best at temperatures around 68 degrees Farenheit to 85 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and not below the 63 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. Protect it from direct sunlight, so it doesn't matter if the temperature sometimes reaches the high 80's, just make sure to miss the leave if it gets that hot. It grows well in ordinary potting soil. Repotting is not nec-

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Fast Cash Classifieds ALL CLASSIFIED ADS SHOULD BE PAID BEFORE DEADLINE TO RUN IN NEXT ISSUE. Cash, Checks, Master Card & Visa accepted. If billing is required & accepted there will be a $1 charge billing charge added. (No 900 numbers accepted) email ad to.. lisag@edensown.com -or - Call 336-627-9234 • Fax to 336-627-9225 Mail in your ad information and payment to - Eden’s Own Journal, 5197 NC Hwy. 14, Eden 27288 Eden’s Own is published and placed on the stands on the 1st of Each Month • Ads cannot be put in nor canceled after deadline. No refunds. Ads run only at the discretion of the management. We reserve the right to turn down any classified ad we deem not publishable for any reason.

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Eden Police welcome new officer The Eden Police Department recently welcomed its newest member of the force, K-9 Blitz. Blitz arrived in Eden on Dec. 18 and started duty Dec. 28. Blitz is a 2-year-old male German shepherd who replaced retired Eden PD K-9 Zipper. Blitz will be working with Officer Jon Gourley. Officer Gourley and Blitz attended training at Highland K-9 near Statesville. Blitz was trained in detection of several types of illegal narcotics (marijuana, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine) and also in scent discriminate trailing of suspects and lost/missing persons.

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The Racetrack XVII: An Old Track Blossoms Again By Darrell Meade Gregory

The fans were all standing to get a better view of all cars being lined up on the far side of the track. The main race of the day had just been run, but none of the spectators had departed the stands. They had waited all afternoon for this event. Half of the cars were pointing to the north side of the track and the other half toward the south. The fans watched with great enthusiasm as their favorite drivers took their position behind the wheel of a car that was not their usual racecar. George Minter, the flagman, dropped the green flag and an odd assortment of heavy four-door cars in less than pristine condition, sluggishly started on a dance of destruction. As soon as the cars started moving, they started slamming into each other, sending a few through the already battered fence. When both groups had made it to the front of the grandstands, the carnage was under way as the drivers took out their frustrations and animosity on fellow racers that may have wronged them in the past. The first demolition derby ever held at the quarter-mile track was in full force. The “Mouth of the South,” Louis Compton, had the crowd whipped into a frenzy with his play by play calling of cars careening into each other as sheet metal skidded down the track. With such notables as Perk Brown, Wendell Scott, and Carl Burris involved in this metal smashing, it was not hard for Compton to excite the crowd. At the end, the last car that could still move was hailed as the winner. To everyone’s delight, the area’s racing legend Carl Burris climbed out of the beat up piece of iron from Detroit to accept the money for his first win at BiState Speedway. Carl Burris had come a long way since driving the Lemon’s Brothers car through the fence the first season of the Draper Speedway. Within a few years, Burris was a major contender and was racking up wins all over the area. Burris was also participating in the races at Daytona and had teamed up with the legendary car owner and builder William Mason. Because of his antics, Burris was a fan favorite, as he was quite the character. In the July 19th race that featured the demolition derby, Mooresville native “Burrhead” Nantz returned to Draper from the previous week’s absence. This time, car owner Al Moore from Kannapolis brought his other car, the No. 38A coach to compliment Burrhead’s No.38 coupe. Moore acquired the services of Perk Brown for the afternoon. It paid off handsomely for him, as Burrhead and Brown finished first and second, respectively. Also, on that Sunday, Hank “Funderburk” Thomas returned in his ‘51 white Plymouth as he promised Al Lillard at the last week’s race. Again, Hank showed the boys in the amateur class the way to the front as he

took his second win. Hank was taking the amateur division by storm, as he was not only a superb driver but a resourceful one, as well. Unheard of at the time, Hank used a dyno at a truck repair shop where his father worked at to tune his car. Knowing the rpm that produced the most horsepower enabled

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period showed a gaunt young man looking way too old for his years. Fuzzy was another natural-born driver who fought off the top drivers as well as cancer in his mid-twenties. Fuzzy’s appearance at that time was so bad that many asked Eb, why was he still letting Fuzzy drive his racecar. Eb easily replied,

Eb Clifton

Hank to match up a comparable gear ratio that gave him an advantage over the field. Blessed with good weather, Bi-State got off another race the following week with another first time driver gracing victory lane in the sportsman class. Bob Seymour from Kannapolis clinched his first win at Draper driving the No. 6A car of Frank Hetter. Seymour had won a consulation race a few weeks before, but this was the first time that he was able to pull ahead of the dominating “Burrhead” Nantz at Draper. Hank Funderburk Thomas shot to the front in the amateur class for his third straight win. The syndicate of the four Bi-State owners, headed by Al Lillard, was enjoying a streak of good races with different winners beginning to emerge as the season progressed. The next race on August 9th was no different. The winner of four of the eight races at Bi-State, Burrhead Nantz fell into some bad luck when his transmission came apart while practicing. This left the field wide open without a dominating car, and it was a wild melee that Sunday evening. The twenty-five year old Donald R. “Fuzzy” Clifton fought off all contenders to win the thirty-lap sportsman event. Hank Funderburk Thomas cruised through the amateur contest to claim his fourth straight victory. Fuzzy Clifton drove his brother’s, Ebert Clifton, car to victory lane after being denied a first place finish several times during the season. Eb Clifton had some powerful cars in this time period and even had Leaksville native Carl Burris drive for him at Daytona just two years before. When the brothers got together, they were a hard team to beat. The duo was hampered by Fuzzy’s illness which turned out to be leukemia. The photos of him in this time

Fuzzy Clifton

“That is the only thing keeping him going.” In a little over two years, Fuzzy finally succumbed to his illness. Track owner Al Lillard was pulling out all the stops to make his track a success. He craftily scheduled extra events to draw the crowds back every week and this first demolition derby was just one of them. A week prior to the demolition derby, Lillard had the first powder-puff derby at Bi-State. The women drivers ran ten laps in the amateur cars. Rolla Hanford of Burlington became first woman to win a race at Bi-State. Feeding off the success of his racetrack, Al Lillard decided to schedule another “Powder Puff Derby” at the next race planned on August 9th. The first derby, four weeks before was an initial success and the fans were enthralled by it. When promoting this race, Lillard had the women drivers prominently listed. Billie Jo Black of Spray was the top local talent. Bobo Burris of Reidsville had also signed up for the ten lap feature. Maxine Mitchell of Ringgold, whose husband was co-track owner Garland T. Mitchell, also threw her hat into the ring. The race turned out better than the first one as a Danville native, Peggy Kendrick took first place. In the main event that day, Burrhead Nantz showed up again with his friend Perk Brown. Driving the polished, white cars of Al Moore, the pair beat Roy Doolin, Fuzzy Clifton, and E.J. Brewer to secure Burrhead’s fifth victory at the banked track. When the No.38 and No.38A went racing, they were about impossible to defeat. In the amateur class, Hank Funderburk Thomas had his four race win streak come to a halt, as his car developed mechanical trouble. Hank did not finish in the money for the first time at Bi-State, but he predicted that

his car would be in shape for next week’s race. Jesse Gilley of Ridgeway was more than glad to pocket the winnings that day. This was the first time that many took notice of Gilley, but he was another one that the racing community would see again. Track owner Al Lillard was becoming an innovative promoter with his special programs complimenting the main races. What tricks did Lillard have up his sleeve for the second half of the season? Part XVIII will appear in next month’s Eden’s Own Journal. Special thanks to Bill Blair, Gene Chambers, Deborah Durham, Carlton Estes, Eden Historical Museum, Teresa Hutson, Lottie Lillard, Bill Mangum, Clyde Mangum, Butch Nantz, Ray Shropshire, Homer V. Wood, and many more.

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Southern Spring Show in Charlotte The Southern Spring Show in Charlotte, NC will be held on March 4, 2016. Experience gardens (18 beautifully landscaped), chic designer rooms and exhibits focusing on the best in landscaping, building, remodeling, and decorating, all located under one roof. Enjoy cooking classes and taste testing every hour, and you can purchase plants that thrive in Southern climate, buy art and

accessiories for your home and pickup the latest gizmo, gadget, or gift. Leaving Center for Active Retirement at 8:30 a.m., breakfast at Cracker Barrel, Lexington (your expense). Expected return by 6 p.m. Cost is $40, van transportation and admission to be paid by Feb. 19. Call 637-8428 to preregister.

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• Corn Hole -Every Thursday at 10:00 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center • Friends Club –Meets the every Tuesday from 10-11 at the Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to come join the fun and fellowship. The fourth Tuesday we have a lunch outing somewhere decided on by the club and usually meet at 11 or earlier depending on where we are going. • Legal Aid will be February 11th at 10:00am call 1-336-398-1731 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 EXERCISE Class ( stretch and balance) AT 11:15 on Tuesdays at the senior center • Rook - The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45, play from 1:00pm until 4:00 pm on Weds. • Hand & Foot- Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 on Tuesdays. • Bingo Bash at 9:00 on Monday, February 15th at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. • Pickle ball- Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We play at various times and call for more info. We will play on Fridays at Mill Ave. at 10 am. • Mah Jong- (play on Thursdays at 11) If interested in learning contact Carla at 627-4711 • Genealogy- Thursdays from 12-2. Call for an appointment • Open Craft – Monday and Friday afternoons. • If interested in basic computer skills call to set up a time to help you in the lab. • WATERCOLOR PAINTING – Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-12:30 Call for more info. 627-4711 • Adult Coloring Class - Free... We provide coloring sheets, color pencils.. Just come and reduce your stress by coloring and socializing on Fridays at 1:00.

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• Paint Group – 8:30am – Mondays and Wednesdays • Jewelry Class – 1:00pm – 1st Friday of every month. • Silver Sneakers – 9:00am – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays • Crochet Class – 9:00am – Tuesdays • Phase 10 Card Game – 10:00am – Tuesdays • Reidsville Kickers Line Dance – 10:00am – Tuesdays • Downtown Senior Citizens Club Meeting – 10:00am – 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month • Craft Class – 10:00am – 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month • Carolina Girls Line Dance – 1:00pm – Thursdays • Bingo – 1:00pm – 3rd Thursday of the month • Pickleball – 10:30am – Fridays

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• Feb. Events - Black History Month, celebrating the history, culture, and accomplishments of African Americans. Groundhog Day, Feb. 2nd, if the groundhog sees his shadow, we’re in for six more weeks of winter. Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14th, show the people you love how much your care for them, with cards, flowers, and kindness. Leap Year Day, Feb. 29th, every four years, a day is added to February to keep the calendar in balance. • Line dancing. Class meets Mondays in the Annex from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. cost is $2 per hour or $3 per week. Instructor:Donna stone. • Games: Bingo. Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Rook. Tuesdays from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Senior aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in the lower level of CAR, 141 Tyre Dobson Road. With exception of the above-noted days and times, the room is available for your usage from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. we use a variety of videos in this free course. • Exercise equipment: we have PACE ( program accommodating circuit exercise) Equipment. It utilizes hydraulic resistance machines that match the effort of the user at any fitness level accommodating resistance). Also, available is a stationary bike and a gravity rider machine. • Computer Class - Advanced Word. Class begins Feb. 18. Class meets Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Instructor: Linda Wilson. $50 for 10 Weeks. • Craft: Painting a Valentine Garden Flag. Class will meet Feb. 3, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Annex. Supplies will be provided. Refreshments served. Call 637-8428 to pre-register. Cost $20, Instructor: Linda Wilson. • Craft: Making Valentine Wreath. Class will meet Feb. 3, from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the Annex. Bring supplies of your choice. Refreshments will be served. Cost $10, Instructor: Linda Wilson. Call 6378428 to pre-register. • Lunch and Learn in CAR Annex “A Day In The Life of your Foot”, March 3 at 12 p.m. “You berate my bunions, curse my aching heels, and pop my poor blisters. Enough! Find out how to givve me the TLC that I so rightfully deserve.” The session is FREE and Refreshments will be served. Call 637-8428 to pre-register. • Aluminum Can Tabs Collection. We are collecting the tabs from aluminum cans for Ronald McDonald House Charities. The collection jar is in the Main Bldg. • Western Rockingham Skat Services are up and running. Want to take advantage of the convenient and economical transportation provided by skat? Pick up a route map at select locations / visit www.rideskat.org/ or call 347-2287. • Blood Pressure Screening. A nurse from ADTS will come to the Center for Active Retirement the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall Don’t fall victim to computer scam The Eden Police Department is taking an increasing number of fraud reports from people who have fallen victim to the Microsoft or Windows Technical Support scam. The caller claims to work for Microsoft and claims that they have detected viruses on your computer. The scam is so prevalent that Microsoft has setup web pages and a hotline for people to report these scams. The following is taken directly from Microsoft’s own web page on these phone scams. (https://www.microsoft.com/enus/security/online-privacy/avoidphone-scams.aspx ) Avoid tech support phone scams Cybercriminals don't just send fraudulent email messages and set up fake websites. They might also call you on the telephone and claim to be from Microsoft. They might offer to help solve your computer problems or sell you a software license. Once they have access to your computer, they can do the following:

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