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If you are a welder and ever wondered where the technology behind it came from, the answer lies closer to home than you would think. The chemical used to produce the flame in welding equipment is acetylene, a substance that burns intensely in the air without much input.

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Modern welding likely would not be possible without a chance discovery made in 1892 in Spray Cotton Mill.

According to The American Chemistry Society’s Division of the History of Chemistry, a Canadian inventor by the name of Thomas Leopold Willson living in Spray was working on a method to make aluminum cheaply for businessman James Turner Morehead. While his methods failed to create enough aluminum to produce commercially, one method produced two chemical byproducts, calci-

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With its playground, walking track, multi-purpose field, picnic shelter, softball/baseball fields, Skateboard Park, amphitheater, second picnic shelter, and nature trails, Freedom Park is one of the most exciting places to visit in Rockingham County. In 2018, the Freedom Park Dog Park was built, along with 10 RV Pads. In the Spring of 2019, the Freedom Park Splash Pad will be open to the public. There are not only residents using this beautiful facility, but there are individuals from all across Rockingham County and from the states of North Carolina and Virginia that uses the park on a regular basis.

From the local leagues that are held Monday – Friday that provides quality parks and recreation programs to our residents, and the use of the walking track, picnic shelters, and skate park Monday – Sunday, Freedom Park is always being utilized by our citizens.

From the middle of February to the middle of December, there are weekend tournaments, special events, and concerts in the parks scheduled at Freedom Park for our residents, as well as for visitors to our city.

2019 will once again be very busy at Freedom Park.

There will be the local leagues playing Monday – Friday, and there are weekend tournaments scheduled from the middle of February to the middle of December. There is also a Concert in the Park scheduled the last Saturday of each month at 6:30 p.m. beginning in April and going through October. There are also special events scheduled on a regular basis, such as the City-Wide Easter Egg Hunt, Funfest and the Fall Festival. During 2019

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Continued from Page 1 um carbide, and the aforementioned acetylene.

Undeterred, Willson and Morehead began to explore the possibility of marketing these two chemicals and the result was revolutionary. By burning acetylene at high temperatures, they soon discovered that this could cut through metal, saving significant amounts of time and labor compared to the process before. While welding is the most enduring legacy of the discovery at Spray Cotton Mill, there were other applications for the chemicals that have since become obsolete. Since acetylene burns so brightly, more so than any other fuel at the time, it soon found its way into portable lights until electrical lights became more common a few decades later.

A common belief about small towns is that nothing significant ever happens, that history is always made elsewhere in more well-known areas. This simply is not the case. History can happen anywhere, even in a small town like Eden. Perhaps the next great leap forward in technology is here in this town, waiting for the opportunity to become a reality.

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there are 52 events booked from the middle of February to the middle of December. This does not include the reservations for use of the 2 shelters at the park, which are rented out almost every Saturday and Sunday from March to November.

Freedom Park is a thriving parks and recreation area for our citizens and also plays a major role in providing a positive economic impact on our community when individuals and teams come to play at the park. The City will be hosting a North Carolina Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournament July 12 – 18, 2019. This tournament will bring in players and their families from all over the state. These individuals support out local businesses by staying in motels, eating in the restaurants and shopping at others locations throughout the City.

Freedom Park is a showcase for the City of Eden and Rockingham County and staff encourages everyone to take advantage of this great facility.

For more information on Freedom Park and the Eden Parks and Recreation Department, please contact us at 623-2110 or visit the City’s Website at www.edennc.us

Free WiFi also coming to Freedom Park

Your IT Department is pleased to announce that we will begin installation of free WiFi at Freedom Park in March. Phase 1 of the project will provide coverage to the concession area and ball field stands. Phase 2 will begin in April and will extend coverage to the picnic shelters, walking track, and dog park.

Every WiFi network has a name. Our free WiFi in Eden’s

three historic business districts is named simply “Downtown”.

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Since the very heart and purpose of everything we do at Freedom Park is centered around our citizens, we’d like our citizens to name the WiFi. Check our Facebook page and website starting March 4th for details of the contest.

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Clarence Alfred Ashley, 83 Reidsville Carrie Dillard Broadnax - Eden Paul Brooks, 84 James “Daniel” Brewer III, 40 Madison Cullen Hubert "Lunie" Boswell Ruffin Don Ivan Barry, 82 - Reidsville Roger Dale “Fatz” Branon, 55 Judy Brown Byrd, 69 - Reidsville Nancy Dockery Benfield, 77 - RC Betty Jean Sykes Modlin Bennett, 79 - Reidsville Patricia "Patsy" Ellen Geer Connolly, 81 - Eden Jewel Faye Cooper, 88 - Eden John Ray Carter, 77 - Stoneville Judy Southard Cannon, 76 Reidsville Letcher Edward "Luke" Childress, Jr. - Reidsville Mary Henry Isley Collins Adzonia Schoolfield Claybrooks, 87 - Stoneville

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As much as we try to plan through both nutrition programs meals to everyone served for a disaster, we can never ensure that seniors have wellthrough our Meals on Wheels anticipate every scenario. In balanced meals meeting at least daily hot routes as well as Meals COME BY TODAY FOR A HOT DOG! October, Hurricane Michael 1/3 of their daily nutritional with Friends site participants. caught us all off guard. High needs. For some seniors, the The foundation presented the winds and rain caused damage, meal offered through these procheck in October and the meals power outages and disrupted the grams may be the only hot balwere delivered in early January lives of many Rockingham ahead of the traditional winCounty residents. The recent ter weather season. Meals December blizzard brought were more snowfall than we’ve distributed by Ellisboro seen in many years, impactBaptist Men and our many ing services to some of our volunteers across the county.

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Meals on Wheels, which was the reception that our clients Ben Tucker, Rockingham County Shop Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10am - 3pm unable to deliver hot meals have had to the meals.

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"The Reynolds Homestead and forestry-practices hike is easily DRBA's most popular and best attended hiking outing," says Wayne Kirkpatrick, DRBA board member and outing coordinator.

Originally named Rock Spring Plantation, this eighteenth-century tobacco estate is near the face of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Views from the trail include the nearest peak, the oddly named No Business Mountain, so called, according to tradition, because visitors had "no business" looking for the family's still.

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tobacco barn near the trail that interprets the history of tobacco growing and curing that formed the foundation of the Reynolds family fortune.

Afternoon tours of the national landmark historic site will be offered at a cost of $4.00 per adult and $2.00 per student, payable to the tour guide. Built in 1843, the two-story brick home was restored in 1970 to its nineteenth-century state and includes many of the original family furnishings.

The son of Hardin and Nancy Reynolds, R. J. Reynolds was born here in 1853. The tobacco factory he established in Winston, North Carolina grew to a multi-million-dollar company, making him the wealthiest man in North Carolina when he died in 1918.

Outbuildings near the house include a log icehouse, a log granary, a brick milk house, and a brick kitchen. In the kitchen hangs a picture of Kitty Reynolds, an enslaved woman who tradition says saved Hardin Reynolds's life by distracting a raging bull. In 1880 a landmark U. S. Supreme Court decision resulting from the flawed murder trials of two of her sons guaranteed protection of legal rights of formerly enslaved persons.

Participants will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the entrance to the Continuing Education Center at Reynolds Homestead (GPS 36.6432, -80.1488), to begin the day's activities. Participants should bring water and lunch, wear hiking boots and layers of water-shedding artificial fabric or wool, and be prepared for rain or wind. All participants will be asked to sign a waiver.

Reynolds Homestead is located at 463 Homestead Lane, Critz, Virginia. From Martinsville, travel west on US 58 for about twenty miles. Turn right onto Abram Penn Highway (Rt. 626), indicated by the second of two brown signs. Drive about three miles and bear left onto Homestead Lane. Parking is at the end of the short road.

From Stuart, travel east on US 58 for about nine miles. Turn left onto Abram Penn Highway (Rt. 626), indicated by a brown sign. Drive about three miles and bear left onto Homestead Lane. Parking is at the end of the short road.

Outings and meetings of the Dan River Basin Association are open to the public without charge.

For more information, contact Wayne Kirkpatrick, 540570-3511, wynbtyk@embarqmail.com.

For membership information, visit www.danriver.org.

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Call for Artists - 2019 Fine Arts Festival The Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County (FAFA) is calling all artists for the 2019 Fine Arts Festival at Eden City Hall, 308 Stadium Dr., Eden, NC. The Festival is open to anyone age 16 and older who lives, works or attends school in Rockingham County. Artists of all abilities are encouraged to participate in the festival which has 19 categories.

We are very excited to have returning for the 2019 Festival the Glass category which includes stained glass, slumped and blown. Music, poetry and prose will be submitted on Monday, March 18, 2019 – 2pm – 6:30 pm. All 2-D and 3-D art will be submitted on March 28, 2019 – 11 am – 7 pm at Eden City Hall. The judges for the show are qualified in the category judged and from outside Rockingham County. First, second and third place ribbons and monetary awards are given. The “Best in Show”, sponsored by First National Bank, is chosen by a panel of judges from the 1st

winner in each category and receives $500. The winner of the 2018 “Best in Show” was Jacob Vaughan – Music - “One of Those Days”.

The board of directors of the Fine Arts Festival Association is planning several special events during Festival week to celebrate the 75th year.

Watch the FB page for dates and times for these events Sunday, April 7, 2019, opening ceremony and awards will be held at 2 pm in the council chambers at Eden City Hall. The exhibit will open following the awards ceremony with a reception sponsored by City of Eden Tourism and Special Events. The show will be open to the public Sunday, April 7 and Monday – Friday, April 8-12,2019, 10 am – 6 pm and Saturday, April 13, 2019, 10 am – 1 pm.

For more information, please visit our website www.fafarc.org, our FB page, email fineartsfestival1741 @gmail.com or call 336-3445539. We hope to see you there!

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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT NEWS MillerCoors Property Popeye’s Chicken This restaurant, located inside the Fiddle Stix service station at the intersection of Arbor Lane and S. Van Buren Road has closed. Another restaurant will locate there soon. More information will be posted in this column in the near future.

Eden’s Own Journal Unveiled their new website in December. Please be sure to visit, look over the present or past issues anytime, anywhere.

Enjoy! edensown.com Label Shopper Clothing Store Peter Harris Clothes and Label Shopper buyers are professional “Label Shoppers”. They know quality, the brands and fashion collections everyone from misses and juniors to men all love.

Their retail buyers are always on the hunt for amazing buys of the latest styles from those designers and brand name fashions, keeping up with current trends. Peter Harris/Label Shopper buys and

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sells the highest quality clothing and accessories – the exact same fashions you find in specialty and department stores - but at Peter Harris and Label Shopper, they sell them for up to 70% off their original retail price. Each week, Peter Harris and Label Shopper stores get shipments of new arrivals of the latest fashion collections, the “treasures” you’re looking for.

The store is located at 824 S. Van Buren Road in the Food Lion Shopping Center next to Tractor Supply. Stop by to see what great bargains they are offering this week. Call 336-6232393 for more information.

fisherman is available at Ray’s Bait & Tackle, 317 W. Meadow Road in Eden. Ray’s is open Monday-Saturday 7:00am7:00pm and Sunday from 7:00am-2:00pm. Call 336-6271271 for more information.

KDH Defense Systems This Eden company is seeking experienced, career-oriented individuals who have the drive to succeed. If you want to join the KDH family visit their facility at 750A Fieldcrest Road or email nshreve@kdhtech.net

Gearhart’s Paint & Body Shop If you have a fender bender during this year’s crazy weather or wildlife hits your vehicle, contact Gearhart’s Paint and Body Shop, located at 610 Boone Road in Eden. Call them at 336623-3113 or email gearhart610@yahoo.com

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Josh Smith Auto Repair This 406 N. Bridge Street business offers a new state of the art Hunter Alignment System. They are a full service repair shop including tires experienced with all makes and models. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm.

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Heat & Air Controllers This business offers service, sales, installation, design-build and planned maintenance for your HVAC unit. Call Steve Underwood at 336-627-4989 or email heat and air@triad.rr.com.

Turner Furniture This Eden company now offers no-credit check financing with 95% of all applicants approved on quality Serta, La-Z-Boy and all other name brand furniture.

Turner Furniture is located at 111 E. Meadow Road in Eden.

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Checks can be made out to RCAS & mailed to 250 Cherokee Camp Rd. Reidsville, NC 27320. They also take donations of canned & dry dog & cat food, cat & dog treats, blankets & towels, non clumping cat litter, dog & cat toys, Lysol wipes, bleach, paper towels, newspapers, & hand sanitizer. Thank You!

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Greensboro, NC based D. H. Griffin purchased the former MillerCoors site on December 31, 2018 for approximately $2.7 million. City officials will meet with the new owners soon to determine their plans for the site. D.H Griffin has a business development arm of its company. Several commercial brokers have speculated that the 1,600-acre property would be an ideal “mega site” due to its abundant utilities and other resources, such as rail.

The price paid for the facility has raised questions within the economic development community. Pabst offered MillerCoors $100 million for the Eden site in 2015 but was told it was worth $750 million. This was curious since MillerCoors purchased the Eden site from Miller Brewing Company for approximately $53 million in 2008 when the joint venture between the two companies began.

Some have speculated that MillerCoors did not want to assist Pabst by providing it with the Eden brewing capacity. Like other traditional light lager beer producers, MillerCoors is under intense competitive pressure from the craft beer segment as well as steadily increasing wine sales. One wonders why the company would settle for 2.7% of the original offer for the facility unless this was done by design.

Gildan Activewear Mr. Nick Freitag, Gildan Vice-President of Wholesale Distribution—Printwear will retire from his position effective February 1, 2019. Since coming to Eden in 2008, Frietag has overseen several company expansions, contributed annual T-shirts to the Get Fit Eden and Rockingham programs, sponsored Eden events, has encouraged his management employees to serve on local Boards and Commissions, and was the 2016 recipient of the Eden Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen Award. Nick and his wife Cindy will be honored by the Eden City Council at its January 15, 2019 meeting. The Freitags will retire to Pilot Mountain, NC.

SGRTex The Receiver appointed to oversee the sale of this facility continues to show it to potential purchasers. Recently, he advertised the site in Textile News, an industry publication, to generate continued interest in the building and its machinery.

Southern Virginia Mega Site at Berry Hill On December 19, NC Senator Phil Berger, VA General Assemblyman Danny Marshall, Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Chair Reece Pyrtle, Eden Mayor Neville Hall, Eden Director of Economic Development Mike Dougherty, Rockingham County Economic Development Assistant Director Ken Allen and Ted Lord of the Golden Leaf Foundation met with their counterparts from Danville and Pittsylvania County to discuss the developments at the Mega Park and workforce development efforts. The meeting was held at the Danville Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.

Danville Community College (DCC) and the Institute have helped create an excellent workforce development program, assisted by sponsorships from Gene Hass and other companies who supply equipment. The Danville Economic Development Director dedicated $1.6 million of his budget to the local school system to encourage students to become part of the precision machining and other programs at the college and Institute. Four companies from the United Kingdom have moved to Danville because of its workforce development program. A $25 million project will be coming soon to the Institute campus. Since RCC is beginning the process to program the new workforce development center, it seems beneficial to consult with our northern neighbors about programs that would complement what they are providing. They want to create an unsurpassed workforce development program that will help this region be very attractive to industry. Workforce Development is the main concern for most companies so if we have an excellent program in place, it will help us attract industry here.

The first action item resulting from this meeting is for RCC President and staff to meet to determine what training can be included in the RCC Workforce Development Center to complement what is offered in Danville and Martinsville. The goal is to create a regional workforce development initiative to help lure companies to this area. In addition, the Mega Site was featured in the March 2018 issue of Site Selector’s Magazine.

63rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner This event took place on Tuesday, January 29 at the Wright Memorial Event Center, 184 Slaydon Road in Eden with the reception at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Morehead High School’s dynamic new Principal, Ryan Moody. In addition, this event is where the Distinguished Citizen of 2018 and the recipient of the John E. Grogan Lifetime Achievement Award will be announced among other award winners. This is also a great

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

• New exercise class offeringStretch and Tone! Join Adrienne Branch for class every Monday in February from 2:00-3:00 pm.

• Stretch and Tone- Join Adrienne Branch for Stretch and Tone class on Monday afternoons at Rockingham Wellness Center. Stretch and Tone classes work on improving movement and flexibility, with a bit of muscle toning thrown in for good measure. You'll be bending and stretching to music, targeting different muscle groups to help you move better and feel great.

• Tai Chi class is offered again!

Please join El on Thursday evenings from 4:00-5:00 pm for Tai Chi. Tai Chi — Tai Chi is a gentle low-impact (and relaxing) discipline that has its roots in martial arts. It helps to improve coordination, balance, focus and breathing while teaching the student various movements that are elegant, flowing and meditative.

Tai Chi is safe for people of all ages and is helpful for reducing stress and anxiety and enhancing

moods. It is also safe on the joints and helps to increase energy while strengthening the muscles. Studies have also shown it to be benefit for people with chronic heart failure, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, fibromyalgia and depression.

• Prime For Life- Prime For Life is an evidence-based motivational prevention, intervention and pretreatment program specifically designed for people who might be making high-risk choices. It is designed to change drinking and drug use behaviors by changing beliefs, attitudes, risk perceptions, motivations, and provides knowledge of how to reduce their risk of alcohol and drug related problems throughout their lives.

Registration is required.

Date and Time: February 12, 2019 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm • Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Overview – This introductory presentation assists members in learning what services are available through Cardinal Innovations Healthcare.

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Date and Time: February 19, 2019 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm • Member Engagement Overview – This introductory presentation assists members in learning what services are avail-

SPAYghetti (& No Balls) Dinner Benefit Friends of Eden Animal Rescue will host their 4th Annual SPAYghetti Dinner on Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Church of the Epiphany at 538 Henry Street, Eden, North Carolina.

February is National Spay and Neuter Awareness Month and this dinner will be an opportunity for Friends to not only raise awareness about the importance of spaying/ neutering, but also to raise funds for Rescue for the services it provides to our community. Proceeds from this benefit will go directly to spay/neuter costs for rescued dogs and cats.

This event will be a fun filled evening of good food, silent auction and 50/50 raffle all for a PAWsome cause.

Friends of Eden Animal Rescue merchandise will also be available for sale. Dress is casual.

Tickets are $15 per adult, $25 per couple, ad $10 for children 12 and under. Includes dinner and dessert. Reservations are required no later than February 10th and can be made by contacting Lisa (336-9121178) or Lori (336-280-8021).

To Go orders are also available.

Spaying/neutering pets keeps them healthier, safer and reduces pet over-population at shelters.

Both cats and dogs that are spayed or neutered have reduced incidents of certain cancers, reduced incidents of certain life-threatening diseases and reduces their desire to roam.

Spaying and neutering also reduces strays and overpopulation in shelters.

Friends of Eden Animal Rescue 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 fundraising events such as this dinner and silent auction.

For more information about SPAYghetti Dinner, please call Lisa Goldsworthy at 336-9121178. For more about Friends of Eden Animal Rescue, go to https://www.friendsoftheedenanimalshelter.com/ The Menu: Spaghetti with homemade marinara sauce (with & without meat), fresh baked bread, a salad bar, drinks and desserts provided by Friends of Eden Animal Rescue volunteers and donors.

Get Involved: If you would like to help sponsor, volunteer for, or donate to this event, please contact Lisa at friends ofedenanimal@gmail.com or calling 336-912-1178.

Getting Tickets: Tickets may be purchased at The Dapper Dog at 639 Washington Street, Eden.

Cash or checks only.

Thank you for all the support and we hope to see many of you there!

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Registration is required. Feb. 14, 2019 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm • Stress Management Workshop- Modern life is very fast paced and can be full of stressors such as balancing family, work, finances, caregiving responsibilities and extra-curricular activities. In small doses stress can be helpful, but when we begin to experience stress too frequently it can be harmful to our health. Please join us for a time to explore the roots of stress our lives, the effects of chronic stress and effective ways to manage stress. Registration is required.

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Q & A’s: Using Technology to Monitor Your Health

Today, technology offers many tools to help you keep tabs on your health-at home or on the go. From monitoring your blood pressure or blood sugar to measuring the miles you walk or the quality of your sleep; you can have more and more information at your fingertips.

Benefits of health trackers: Many devices were first created to allow curious people to simply track their own health status. This includes trackers that count your daily steps or smartphone apps for tracking your daily intake of calories.

Today, some health trackers and wearable devices allow you to collect and transmit data wirelessly to your doctor. This is called remote patient monitoring (RPM). It can alert you and your health care providers if you enter any "danger zones." Then you can take action and get the medical care you need before you get into deep trouble. Other kinds of devices are attached to walkers, canes, or people to alert caregivers if a patient has fallen.

Programs now also use devices like these to support patients who have chronic diseases such as heart conditions, diabetes, or dementia. When used effectively, health trackers may help reduce the number of doctor visits you need and may lower hospital readmission rates, costs, and deaths.

Room for improvement: Of course, not all health trackers measure up to the hype.

For example, special sensors put into mattresses can detect heartbeats, breathing, and other movements. A computer at the mattress company then assesses these numbers and can send a message to your smartphone, telling you how well you slept.

But can it spot sleep disorders or heart rate conditions? It's not quite there yet.

By its very nature, this kind of technology relies heavily upon you, the consumer, to be successful. Will you remember to use the device? Are you tech savvy? Will you be motivated to keep using it? Can you afford it? Do you live in a place where wireless technology is reliable?

Other issues also need addressing. One important one is protecting patients' medical information.

Hope for the future: One thing is sure: as technology improves, so does the accuracy of devices like these. That means health trackers may play a much bigger role in the future. In fact, it may not be long before wearable devices enter what feels a little like the world of science fiction. For example, a new smart wristband already has the ability to measure blood cell counts in your bloodstream. In the meantime, do you need help separating helpful gadgets from the gimmicks? Let's talk. We can discuss whether you might benefit from more actively monitoring your health with the help of technology. Yes, high-tech tools are exciting. But teaming up with your doctor and other health care professionals remains absolutely essential to keep you as healthy as possible.

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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CHRONIC DISEASE CARE • Parkinson's Support Group Call 336-627-8510 to register and for dates and times

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

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

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

• HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 AM • WMYN AM 11am & 7pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday • FREE CLASSES FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS UNC Rockingham Health Care. 117 E.Kings Hwy. Eden, NC 27288 • EVERY BABY SHOULD MAKE A GRAND ENTRANCE! Designed to help you through the labor and delivery process, Free and held in UNC Rockingham Health Center’s Downstairs Classroom. Register (336) 623-9711 ext.

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

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

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ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. MONTHLY DANCE - 2nd Thurs. of every month. - Rockingham Wellness Center, 570 S. Van Buren, Laynes Bldg 6:30 - 8:00. Call 336-552-8576 • ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn Call for date & times. South Day Room.

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

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

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Life Changes Bldg, 7586 NC HWY 770 Eden. (336) 623-8584 • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Tuesday • “A Vision for You” Group – 6:00pm St. Thomas Episc. Church, 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville (336) 349-3511 Wednesday • Sparrow Group - 8:00pm William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St., Reidsville (800)591-6474 • “Circle of Love” Group - 8:00pm Open Discussion - UNC Rockinghanm Health Center (fomerly Morehead Hospital) 117 E. Kings Hwy., Eden -(336) 623-9711 Thursday • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Friday • “A Vision for You” Group – 8:00pm Open Discussion, St. Thomas Epi. Ch..

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

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Meetings & Classes WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Rock. Co. Co-Op Extention Office at 525 NC 65, Reidsville. Call Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB At the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday of month - 7pm Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB Bethany area meets on 1st Tuesday at 6:30 in Fellowship Hall of the Comers Chapel Bapt.Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA Meets the third Tuesday of every month at Fursty's Restaurant on Freeway Drive in Reidsville at 6:30 pm.

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

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

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

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

Military Groups • ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League - All Marines, active/inactive, Navy Corpsmen and Navy Chaplins that served with FMF

Marine Units and Spouses. 2nd Thur. of each mo. Eat 6pm, meet 7 pm at the Agriculture Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth. Joe Zanetti 336-623-6779 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Community Help GOODWILL CAREER CENTERS GED, Computer Skills Classes, Employability Skills Classes, Job Leads,

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

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

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

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

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m.

Children & Youth Programs 7 p.m.

336-623-3515; www.EdenBaptistChurch.org • REDEMPTION ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH 2131 Hwy. 14, Reidsville, NC 27320 • 336-420-8805 Pastor D.L. Bray • Youth Pastor Luke Bray #RevivallnReidsville • Van Ministry • Ladies & Mens Ministry • Youth Ministry • Food Pantry Mininstry Sunday School 10am / Sunday AM Worship 11AM Sunday Evening 5pm / Wed. Night 7pm Preaching from the King James Bible

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Events of Interest Network Room, Resume Assistance Eden –336-623-3007 Reidsville – 336-637-1010 Mayodan – 336-949-4849 MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY • SALVATION ARMY -Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:45 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden • MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

Anyone 60 +, Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact Pat Fargis 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 336-445-9840 Misty Adkins • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE 201 N. Washington Ave. Reidsville, NC 336-349-9757 • ROCKINGHAM RESCUE MISSION 618 Early Avenue, Eden 336-623-2133 Tues., Wed. & Thurs 11:00-12:30 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am 1pm Stoneville Pent. Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

Ongoing Events DANCE - LARRY J’S 1201 Old Leaksville Rd., Ridgeway, Va. Friday’s feature the House Rockers as well as others (see ad opposite page) Saturdays - Various Guest Bands Doors Open at 6pm Music from 7pm - 9:45pm No Alcohol • Smoke Free Concessions Available Adults $6 Donation, 12 & Under Free For Info Contact Wayne at 276-956-1337 or 276-340-6212

TRIAD DAYLILY FANS host Becky Hinshaw of The American Daylily Society. Open to the public. January 6,'19 Sunday from 2-4pm. Program: Registering a NEW Daylily, What's in a name?; handouts. Earthfare, 2965 Battleground Ave, GSO 336 456 4509 "ART IN THE GARDEN" A conversation on how our community can develop an art center in Eden. We have a Public Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/1033311406 690931/) with an ongoing discussion.

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

by Cascade Express with Eddy Irving & Friends and Bluegrass the 1st and 3rd Sat. THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. - Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam 6:15PM, Doors Open 7 p.m. Also Saturdays at “The Barn” Music at 7:00 PM. Call Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AT JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville Saturday 6pm, Dance at 7pm. No Alcohol, smoke free. Adults $5 don., Under 11 free.

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

VFW WEEKLY DANCE Every Thursday 7pm - 10pm Live Music, Refresh. Avail. • No Alcohol $5 donation at door - VFW Bldg., 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan, NC

STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY – Tuesdays at Reidsville – Wednesdays at Madison-Mayodan – Thursdays at Eden – Fridays at Stoneville 10:30 am with Miss Rachel Stories, songs, dancing and more! Story time is geared for those under 5 years of age and their caregivers. It is always free to attend. Contact Miss Rachel with questions and rshaw@co.rockingham.nc.us

Upcoming Events Events of Interest March 30th ReDirections of Rockingham County in partnershiop with OakHaven presents an Evening with “Elvis and Friends: Oakhaven, 1434 Dibrell Rd,, Pelham, NC. Award winning tributes and impersonators: Stephen Freeman as Elvis, Chuck Martin as Ray Sevens, Time Sells as Kenny Rogers, Stan Bullock as 1/4 of the Beatles, Casey Ramsey as Patsy Cline and Deb Harris Richardson at Tina Turner.

Tickets $50 per person ($75 per person vip) Call for details of all that is included. at www.redirecctions.org or by calling 336342-5238. Prizes, 50/50 Raffle, cash bar.

VALENTINE'S DAY RAFFLE Benefits Rockingham County Animal Shelter Tickets $2 Drawing Feb. 12, 2019 Are you looking for a stunning Valentine’s Day gift or just a gorgeous treat for yourself? Look no further! We are raffling off a beautiful set of Kendra Scott earrings along with the matching necklace. VALUED AT $195.00!

Rockingham County Animal Shelter is located at: 250 Cherokee Camp Road Reidsville, NC 27320 Telephone Number: (336) 394-0075 Fax Number: (336) 394-0077 E-Mail: RCAS@co.rockingham.nc.us

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Rockingham County Senior Games & SilverArts...Let the Games Begin The 23rd annual Rockingham County Senior Games and SilverArts will kick off on April 16, 2019 at 9:00 am at the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center. Over the next month, participants age 50 years and better from this county will compete in various games. The senior centers of Eden, MadisonMayodan, Reidsville, and Wentworth all join in and promote the games to the local citizens. Over forty events will be offered including: shuffleboard, cornhole, pickleball, swimming, bowling, card games, etc.. The SilverArts portion includes: literary arts, heritage arts, visual arts and performing arts. All the entries can be seen on your local senior games Facebook page

after completion.

The public is invited to come view the Visual Arts which will be displayed at Eden City Hall during the month of May. It will also be displayed at the Eden Public Library during the month of June. The Literary Arts will also be displayed at the closing ceremony and at the Eden Library and at your local senior center. Heritage Arts will be displayed at the closing ceremony and photos will be on the senior center website.

Register NOW….early bird registration is only $7.00 and is going on now through the end of February. Beginning March 1st the registration is $10.00. Extra fees added for archery, bowling and golf. You may pick up a

registration form at the following locations: Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center, Garden of Eden Senior Center, RCare (Reidsville Senior Center) and CAR (Center for Active Retirement) in Wentworth.

Registration deadline is March 29th.

The public is invited to come watch our Performing Arts Competition on Saturday, May 18th at 10am at Morehead High School. The show will feature singers, dancers, musicians and comedians. Admission is free so please come out and support your local seniors as they compete for a spot to represent our county in the state competition in Raleigh this coming September.

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The City of Eden’s Solid Waste Division will be closed Monday, February 18th, 2019 in observance of the President’s Day Holiday.

Recycling SOLID WASTE & REFUSE Recycling/Collection Date Center Monday 2 -18-19 No Collection Closed Tuesday 2-19-19 Normal Schedule Open Wednesday 2-20-19 Monday’s Collection Closed Thursday 2-21-19 Normal Schedule Open Friday 2-22-19 Normal Schedule Open If your collection day falls on an observed holiday, your collection will be Wednesday of that week.

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

Mon - Fri. 8am - 5pm • Friends Club –We meet every Tuesday at 10am Call 336-627-4711 for details Legal Aid will be on February 14th at the senior center. You must call 1-800-951-2257 or 336-398-1731 to make an appointment.

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

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

• Play Mah Jongg – Thursdays at 11 pm Come and learn or play. Schedule does vary call before you come.

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

• Hand, Foot and Elbow – Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 on Tuesdays • Phase 10 on Fridays at 10 am • Bingo at 9am on Monday, February 18th.

• Open Craft time - Mondays at 1 pm bring your own craft or work on one we have. Call for information on what is available.

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

Dominos – (chicken foot) Tuesdays at 11 am.

• Quilt Guild – Meet once a month on the second Thursday of each month. Call for more info.

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

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

• Tax Assistance – Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:3011:30. Must call 336-627-1611 for an appointment.

• Valentines Party – February 12 at 10am Heart Healthy talk from Chad at Eden Drug and Valentine’s Party with finger foods, games and fun.

• Pickle ball- Learn to play now and join in on all the fun!Wednesday and Friday 8:0011 at Mill Ave. Recreation Center and times vary .We play every Monday, evenings ( call Carla Huffman for details 336627-4711) • Recipe for Success – Nutrition class meets Tuesday at 10am and is sponsored by UNC Popcorn and Movie – Last Friday each month (this month February 22nd).

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life

We are blessed to have a performance by the accomplished handbell choir, THE RALEIGH RINGERS, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 at 3pm, First Presbyterian Church, Eden, NC. Limited sponsorships are available. Please contact Pam Cundiff, pam@edentravelconsultants.com 336-627-1175 to secure your sponsor opportunity. Tickets will be available soon.

The Raleigh Ringers is an internationally-acclaimed concert handbell choir based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Since its founding in 1990, The Raleigh Ringers has been dazzling audiences with unique interpretations of sacred, secular and popular music, including famous rock ‘n’ roll tunes arranged just for handbells.

Under the direction of David M. Harris, The Raleigh Ringers has performed in 39 States and the District of Columbia, France, England, and Canada. In addition to six albums, The Raleigh Ringers has released two full holiday concert videos available on DVD and Blu-ray. Two one-hour concert specials were created from the first DVD and broadcast on over 250 American Public Television stations in 45 states. A new, one-hour holiday special based on the second DVD aired over 400 times in 38 states in its first year of national distribution.

To hear an example of their performance go to: https://youtu.be/lxxnz3jRNZI https://youtu.be/d6o5NZV83TI

Ongoing Goodwill Classes offered FREE • Efficient Online Job Search meets every Wed., 10 a.m. - Noon at Triad Goodwill’s Reidsville Career Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320. Start this open enrollment class any week! Instructed by R.C.C.. Learn the most effective ways to apply for jobs online, and prevent unwanted emails and calls. Call 336-637-1010 for more information.

• Jump Into the Workforce meets every Thurs. and Fri., 9. a.m. - Noon at Triad Goodwill’s Reidsville Career Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320. Start this open enrollment class any week! Instructed by RCC. Participate in assessments and prepare yourself for the NC Career Readiness Certificate. Call 336-637-1010 for more information.

To prepare for career events: Click the Fast Pass logo on TriadGoodwill.org to print, complete, and bring the registration form to each event. This will save time and allow applicants to get in line upon entry.Bring resumes and dress professionally. Arrange for childcare in advance.

Contact Triad Goodwill career centers directly for an appointment with a Certified Professional Resume Writer to create or update your resume for FREE…from GED to PhD! Get connected at Facebook.com/TriadGoodwill (subscribe to Events), @TriadGoodwill, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, LinkedIn and visit TriadGoodwill.org. We Put People To Work!

Commissioners' Surprise Salute to County Manager

By Mable Scott

There was a huge surprise at the first Rockingham County Board of Commissioners' meeting of the year for County Manager Lance Metzler. Commissioners honored Metzler with a plaque representing 25 years as a Credentialed Manager by the International City & County Managers Association.

Commissioners, Metzler's family, staff, and citizens at the regular Board meeting applauded Metzler's commitment to Rockingham County.

Commissioners Chairman Reece Pyrtle said, "Lance Metzler works tirelessly!" Pyrtle summarized Metzler's leadership career: Town Manager of Kingstree, SC at 23 , Town Manager of West Point, VA, County Manager for the County of Northampton, VA Manager of Montgomery County, Manager of Rockingham County.

Originally from Troy in Montgomery County, Metzler's undergraduate degree is in Urban & Regional Planning, with a Master of Public Administration/MPA degree in Public Administration from Appalachian State University.

The International City & County Managers Association recognizes professional, local, government leaders through a volun-

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I say this because the last 810 weeks have held a lot of challenges and transitions for me in the form of computer and technology systems crashing, family illness, the death of family and friends, not meeting deadlines as committed to due to miscommunication, not receiving communication due to the crashes or the above mentioned. STRESS!!!

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To those of you that didn’t know, I lost my handsome grandson on November 28th, 2018, just 7 days short of his 27th birthday. So young and handsome, and had a long life ahead of him. This is not the way things should go. He should have lived and had a long life with love, adventure and excitement. I miss him more than life itself.

He had a Granny, Pappa, mother and Pennell sister that loved him unconditionally.

We never know what life holds for us.

There are no words that can explain this. I know in my heart he is in a better place in Heaven. No more pain or sorrow. I know God gave him a second chance after his surgery but then decided to call him home. I am blessed to have spent every second that I could with him. We are only passing through but I am blessed that God loaned Joshua Daniel Pennell to my family for almost 27 years. I loved every one of them.

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“But seek the welfare of the was the tool used for transformacity where I have sent you in to tion in many cities and countries exile, and pray to the Lord on its of the world. behalf, for in its welfare, you God wants to make changes will find your welfare.” in our community and town and Jeremiah 29:7 he wants to bring a God always revival in all fields burgers the city to of society starting be obedient to Him with changes in our and his word as a very own hearts. means to prepare It is time for them for the day of us to unite in prayer restoration. God and ask God to always has good refresh us. Let us plans for us and our pray together in our future. In Him, there churches, on our Gil is always hope. streets, in our parks As Christians, and in our homes. believers in Christ and God’s The bible tells us that the prayer word, we are agents of change of the righteous man accomthat he has placed here. Because plishes much. of this, we must realize that if God can transform our things are going to change in our cities from the inside out. To families, our town, and in our transform a city, we must first nation, we are the ones God will Free the people of the city. This use to bring about those occurs through the proclaiming changes. of the gospel as Jesus commisBut this will only happen if sioned us. We must show people we use the spiritual weapons and how to live out the truths of the prayer and take a strong stand bible. The bible reveals to us the based on God’s commandments. importance of repentance for “Seek the welfare of the transformation. city… and pray to the Lord on The bible provides us with its behalf. the answers and principles of God molds us according to freedom for individuals and our prayers the more we pray, cities under oppression. “You the better this earth will be. God shall know the truth, and the always wants to bless us but he truth will set you free.” John can’t do it without our consent.

8:32.

God’s intentions have been hidLet us establish our neighden because of our lack of disborhoods, cities, and nations on position. When we learn God’s these principles so that we may purposes and make his purposes obtain freedom and prosperity. our prayers, we are asking God Let’s Pray for our City. to act. The history of mankind is Moises Gil marked by events that were the result of peoples prayers. Prayer

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Nearby art events planned The Caswell Council for the Arts will present an opening reception for “When Colors Dance,” an exhibit featuring works by artist Chrystal Hardt on Thursday, Feb. 7th from 68pm at the Lee Fowlkes Gallery at 43 W. Main St. Yanceyville, NC. Meet the artist, view her work, and enjoy complimentary refreshments and good company.

All are invited to attend. www.caswellarts.org • Paint Class and Your Wine Glass: Feb. 10th 4-7pm; Unwind and tap into your creative side in this fun painting class. No experience necessary.

You will leave with a painting you created. Cost is $30 per person, includes all materials.

Lee Fowlkes Gallery; 43 W. Main St. Yanceyville, NC www.caswellarts.org or (336) 694-4474 to register.

• Creating a Flip Cup Masterpiece: Feb. 21st; 10am 12:30pm; $35 per class, all materials included. Flip cup is a fun and easy method of creating unique, easy, and fun artwork.

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Economic & Tourism Dev...

Eden’s Own Journal

Continued from Page 8 time to hear about the Chamber of Commerce’s plans for 2019.

Tickets are $35 per person.

Please RSVP by Friday January 25, 2019 at 336-623-3336 or email President Angela Fowler at president@edenchamber.com.

You can also stop by the Chamber office at 678 S. Van Buren Road.

Publisher Lisa Griffith, her husband David and her daughter Elizabeth (Liza) Doss were among the family members honored at the December 2018 Eden City Council meeting for their 20th Anniversary. A special plaque was presented by Mayor Neville Hall at the beginning of the meeting. Griffith started the newspaper in 1998 and has expanded its reach over the years so it now is a countywide publication. Griffith expressed gratitude for the advertisers who have supported her over the years and made this publication possible.

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622 Washington Street The sale of the 622 Washington Street to high bidder Trey Wyatt is complete. He plans to open a locally owned craft beer and wine restaurant featuring a delicious American tapas menu in a fun and entertaining environment. He hopes to be open in time for Riverfest which is scheduled for September 20-21, 2019.

Fieldcrest Road Public Space Corrugated sliding metal doors, a window package and benches for the Fieldcrest Public Space have been ordered. The benches have a ship date of January 31 and the doors should be completed by the end of February. Windows will need final measurements to proceed.

The lighting installation has been hampered by record rainfall but will be completed in the near future.

Bridge Street Municipal Parking Lot A larger new parking lot sign has been ordered for this site. The Home Trust Endowment grant that has been awarded for this beautification project is still being held at the Stadium Drive branch waiting for the official corporate release date. Additional research is being conducted from other Main Street communities on parking guidelines that encourage a pedestrian friendly downtown.

Entrepreneurship Program/SCORE Plans are being made for an Entrepreneurship program that would feed into a future local SCORE chapter involving the city, Eden Chamber, and county partners. This program would assist with our objectives found for economic development in the Positively Eden Strategic Plan.

The Boulevard Merchants Association The Boulevard Merchants Association held their annual Christmas Party at 241 events.

They are currently planning their second annual Food Truck Rodeo for April 13, 2019.

Proceeds from their fundraisers are used for their beautification efforts.

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Leaksville Merchants Association The Leaksville Merchants Association have agreed to donate their excess snowflake street pole decorations to the Boulevard Merchants Association. With some additional fundraising, we could see the Boulevard fully decorated during November – December, 2019.

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Eden Downtown Development Inc. (EDDI) The Eden Downtown Development Corporation cancelled their December meeting due to snow. The agenda items will carry over for discussion during their January 14 meeting.

Work to pursue the restoration of the Balmar Theater will be tabled, as the current owner has no interest in such a project. The EDDI was recently notified of its 2019 state accreditation from NC Main Street Center staff.

Public Art Project A public art project supporting painting fire hydrants has been announced. Hydrants in our downtown areas have been identified as priorities and several local artists have volunteered to take on the project initially. This is open to the public. Please contact Randy Hunt, Main Street Manager at rhunt@edennc.us for more information.

Wire Animal Public Art Project Our artist Josh Cote has completed all six of the animal art pieces. He will be joining us in Eden from Bakersville, North Carolina on Saturday, January 19 to help position the art pieces in Grogan Park. Installation will take place the following week.

We will then announce a dedication date that we hope all of you will attend. This has been a very exciting project and we think you are going to be very proud of what has been created for our community to enjoy for many years to come. Stay tuned!

2019 EVENT DATES Mark your calendars now because you do not want to miss any of our signature events here in Eden this year!

• May 11 – Oink & Ale • June 1 – Piedmont Pottery Festival • July 20 – Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest • August 15 – Grown & Gathered • August 24 – Touch –A-Truck • September 20 & 21 – RiverFest We will also host smaller events such as Movies under the Stars, Hispanic Heritage Day, the Veterans Day Celebration, WinterFest and more.

Piedmont Pottery Festival Calling all potters! Our Piedmont Pottery Festival date is set for Saturday, June 1. We would love to have a big group of our talented Rockingham County potters participate this year. Applications will be available online on February 1 at www.ExploreEdenNC.com.

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featuring the band ON THE BORDER – THE ULTIMATE EAGLES TRIBUTE and are expecting a large crowd. We would love to feature some of our local barbecue cookers that day as well. Please call Cindy Adams at 336-612-8049 or email her at cadams@edennc.us if you are interested in being a part of this fun event.

Explore Downtown Newsletter You can get information about upcoming local events by email through our monthly Explore Downtown newsletter. If you want to subscribe, please send your email address to godowntown@edennc.us.

“A Few Minutes with the Mayor” Tune in to WGSR Star News the last Thursday of every month at 6:15 p.m. and spend 15 minutes with Mayor Neville Hall.

Explore Eden Facebook Page Please join our Explore Eden Facebook page as another way to stay up to date on what to do in Eden! We have over 7,300 followers!

Accounting firm makes announcement Rouse, Rouse, Penn & Rouse, LLP, a certified public accounting firm in Eden, is pleased to announce the promotion of Trevor Gardner, CPA, as a new partner at the firm.

Mr. Gardner joined the firm in early 2017 with previous experience at the North Carolina Department of Revenue and Bank of America. Trevor grew up in Eden and attended Morehead High School before attending RCC and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in accounting.

Upon completing his undergraduate degree, Trevor received a Master’s Degree in Accountancy from UNCG. He is a licensed CPA in the state.

“I am thankful to Rex, Judy and Victor for this great opportunity and look forward to continue serving our clients and the community with excellence as the Rouses have since 1965,” said Mr. Gardner.

Mr. Gardner is a member of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Eden.

Trevor and his wife Nicole reside in Eden with their son Lincoln.

With the addition of Mr. Gardner as a partner, the firm name has been changed to Rouse, Rouse, Rouse & Gardner, LLP. About Rouse, Rouse, Rouse & Gardner, LLP. Founded in 1965 by R. Rex Rouse, Jr., CPA, RRR&G is a full-service accounting firm providing comprehensive tax, audit/attest, bookkeeping and payroll services.

For more information, please call 336.627.1323.

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Seeds of Hope

by Samuel Moore-Sobel

What will 2019 Bring?

A question we are all likely pondering as we make our way into 2019.

If, like me, you are an optimist, one cannot help but hope for the best. Even in light of a collectively tumultuous 2018. Yet, I cannot help but wonder. Will 2019 be any different?

The year failed to get off to a promising start. As millions of Americans rang in the New Year by singing rousing renditions of “Auld Lang Syne,” a partial government shutdown remained in effect. The reasons for the shutdown remained unclear, even as it dragged on past Christmas into the New Year.

Both sides were quick to blame the other. Democrats blamed the President for his insistence on securing funding for his oft-referenced border wall, while Republicans cast Democrats as the party unwilling to seek a viable compromise. Such words obscure the reality. All entrenched parties are culpable for the government partially shuttering its doors.

Utilizing the government shutdown as a tactic to achieve swift policy change has proven to be a losing battle. Others have used this strategy to no avail.

The shutdowns occurring in the mid-nineties seemingly secured more support for a President once viewed as beatable by the opposing party, in light of the 1994 midterm results. All this to say that the American people as a whole typically refrain from congratulating the party that interferes with the livelihoods of government employees and their families.

This partial shutdown affects nearly 800,000 employees, who are either furloughed or working without pay. While little urgency to strike a deal was exhibited by lawmakers on Capitol Hill in the waning days

Moore-Sobel of 2018, others were forced to grapple with the consequences.

What provisions were in place for families living paycheck to paycheck? A dark cloud likely hung over their holiday season, as furloughed employees weighed looming financial decisions. When did it become acceptable in the United States of America for innocent bystanders to become collateral damage in a war of political posturing?

Such a scene is reminiscent of a conversation President George Herbert Walker Bush once had with then-Congressmen Newt Gingrich and Vin Weber in 1989. “I’m worried that sometimes your idealism will get in the way of what I think is sound governance,” Bush said, as recorded in Jon Meacham’s “The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush.” A scene serving as a preamble to our current political climate. An allegiance to political party over compromise. “The old politics of the possible was being replaced by the politics of purity,” Meacham wrote.

There is plenty of blame to cast about concerning our current political climate. Social media, cable news shows, and money in politics all play a supporting role. Yet at the end of the day, the American people are responsible for sending elected representatives to Washington.

Through the ballot box, we have it in our power to vote for candidates willing to compromise instead of those wedded to party orthodoxy. To refrain from villainizing the other side, in favor of engaging in the exchange of carefully crafted ideas. After all, isn’t this what most Americans

say they want?

The turbulence of 2018 may very well follow us into the next year. But it doesn’t have to. We can collectively choose to embark upon a different path. To strengthen the social institutions that de Tocqueville once lauded in the 1830’s as setting America apart. To invest in our neighborhoods, communities, and local government. To call and write our elected officials in Washington, and make our displeasure known regarding the current state of affairs. To vote when the time comes, and even to run for office ourselves.

While doing all we can to help realize the promise of America that has been present since the very founding of this great nation.

Despite the near constant coverage of this partial government shutdown, we all know that the urgency and anger inherent in the moment will likely fade. In the coming weeks, the government will be reopened, likely by voting on a stopgap measure that will simply “kick the can down the road,” as it were. There will be displays of anger replete with plenty of pontification from leaders on both sides; however, a sense of order will finally be restored. Until the next crisis appears, throwing our democracy once again into a state of forced self-reflection.

Here’s to hoping 2019 brings a desire to root out the more troubling aspects of our democracy, along with the restoration of a sense of levelheadedness. A desire to present solutions to the long-term issues facing our nation, instead of applying a band-aid to a gaping wound.

While no one will be fully pleased with the results forged, perhaps that is exactly the point.

For, when will we learn the value of reasoned compromise?

Samuel Moore-Sobel is a syndicated columnist. To read more of his work, visit www.holdingontohopetoday.com

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Roaming Around Reidsville

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

“Do What You Love in Reidsville.” That’s on the front of one of the City’s newest brochures designed to appeal to retirees looking for a new place to land. We are very proud that since 2015, Reidsville has been a Certified Retirement Community, a designation given by the State of North Carolina.

And they haven’t given that many of them out! Only 18 cities currently have received the honor in NC. How do you get to be one?

As it notes on the Retire NC website, earning such a designation means a city has completed a comprehensive evaluation process with requirements outlined by the NC General Assembly. These communities are recognized for providing the amenities, services and opportunities retirees need to enjoy active and productive lives. On top of that, Reidsville recently received the American Association of Retirement Communities’ Seal of Approval for the second year in a row.

AARC, a not-for-profit professional organization, has some pretty stringent standards to get the Seal of Approval, and so far, Reidsville is the only city in North Carolina to measure up.

Let’s face it! Today’s retirees aren’t just sitting on the front porch rocking their lives away, even if they’ve earned the right to. They are active seniors who are looking forward to the next phase of their lives – perhaps launching a new business or learning a new activity. So, they are looking for things to do.

Enter RCARE, also known as the Reidsville Center for Active Retirement Enterprise.

Still called by many the Reidsville Senior Center, it was renamed to showcase the fact that it is designed for our residents who want to remain active.

The traditional classes and trips are offered there, but the stateof-the-art facility also features a free gym and fitness center.

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Reidsville itself, RCARE is no stranger to accolades. The facility is a designated “Center of Excellence”, which again, isn’t given out to many senior centers across North Carolina.

While it may be a little chilly this time of year to be outside walking, the benefits of exercising along one of Reidsville’s many walking trails can’t be denied. Whether you’re traveling the sidewalks of the City’s historic districts or the “Roam Reidsville” walking tour or taking a stroll on the City’s network of greenways, you can’t go wrong. The newest walking trails in the City can be found at Lake Reidsville recreational park on Water Works Road. Enjoying nature and maybe catching sight of birds along the NC Birding Trail there will make the exercise that much sweeter! Maybe the water is your thing … visitors to Lake Reidsville can enjoy fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, boating, pedal boats and more. Many retirees like to take to the open road upon retirement, taking an RV to relax and enjoy nature. Luckily you don’t have far to go to enjoy camping at Lake Reidsville. You can pull up your RV up to the campground site or pitch a tent. The City’s other lake, Lake Hunt, tends to be more rustic and a great place to fish as well.

Those aren’t Reidsville’s only attributes though. Market Square in downtown Reidsville provides a beautiful setting for downtown concerts and events as well as a local Farmer’s Market during the season.

Reidsville and Rockingham County are also known for a thriving arts community. Those retirees with an artistic flair can hook up with the Rockingham County Arts Council or Theatre Guild.

Many opportunities exist to volunteer, either in the schools or in a variety of civic-minded organizations. In fact, as we have alluded to in the past, it is Reidsville’s caring community

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that helped get us the “AllAmerica City” designation in 2008. Combine top-notch, award-winning healthcare offered by Annie Penn Hospital, part of the Cone Health System, with affordable housing, a great cost of living and commercial spaces available for a startup business, Reidsville appeals to many active retirees, several of whom are finding us online.

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Like our City motto says, they “Live Simply. Think Big.” … and Stay Active! How about you? If you’d like to learn more about what Reidsville has to offer retirees, go to RiseUpReidsville.com/Retire.

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Reidsville & Wentworth RCC announces Continuing Educational and Occupaiton Extention Classs Funding

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

• Tai Chi for Beginners – Wednesday-10:15 a.m.

• Pickleball – Monday & Friday at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday 11.00 am • Fitness Center- Free for 55 + years of age–hours Tues, Wed, Friday 8:30 a.m.–5pm./Mon & Thurs till 8pm • Reidsville Kickers Line Dance Group – Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

• Carolina Girls Line Dance Group – Mondays at 10:15 a.m. and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.

• Winter bowling leagueMondays 1:00pm...(Substitute bowlers needed)

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

– 4:00 p.m.

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

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

• Canasta, Hand Foot and Elbow –Tuesday 1:00pm -4:00p.m

Educational/Informative • The Seniors Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counsels Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D insurance... We can also put in extra help application (low income) for Medicare part D if needed.

Please call June at 336-349-1088 – to schedule an appointment. – Mon.-Friday 8:30 -5:00 pm • Legal Aide service -every 2nd Thursday of the month call 336398-1731 for an appointment.

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

Special Events: • Senior Bingo –February 21st. 1:00 p.m. Please bring a $1.00 to play.

• AARP sponsored classes –Tek workshop (iPad/Android tablets) Fraud watch Network (resources to protect yourself against scams, Identity theft) Prepare to care (caregiving) Living Longer, Living Smarter (Finance, health, Home & community, Legal considerations) Finances 50+

Fitness: • Cardio/Weight Class –Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 a.m.

Homefit (Educates participants about different types of home modifications. Promotes independence in an injury free home.

Please call 336-349-1088 for more information.

• RCARE will sponsor the first Ms. Senior Rockingham County Pageant on June 8th, 2019.

Must be 60 + years of age and a resident of Rockingham County.

Deadline to apply is April 30 2019. Applications can be picked up at RCARE. For more information call 336-349-1088

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Anyone 55 or over may participate. 336-349-1088.

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

• Crochet –Tuesday 9:00 a.m.

• Bible study –Wednesday 10:00 a.m.

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

• Blind Support 2n:d Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

• Quilting - Friday 9:00 a.m.

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• Industrial Electrical Maintenance Level 1 - Students will learn the fundamentals of electricity and use of basic electrical equipment in an industrial environment. This course prepares individuals for an entrylevel general maintenance position responsible for basic troubleshooting of electrically powered equipment in an industrial environment. Cost: $180. 46364

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A Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy may help you find some much-needed relief from burdensome debt and help you get on the road to financial recovery.

Many people do not realize how a bankruptcy case can help them. They believe that bankruptcy ruins their credit forever, that they will lose everything that they have, and that they will never get credit again. That is not true. In fact, bankruptcy can often help you keep property that you are otherwise at risk of losing and can help you get a fresh start and begin the process of improving your credit score.

I offer FREE consultations in a relaxed, friendly, and confidential environment. I sit down with potential clients at these meetings to discuss their financial situation and offer advice as to what options they may have under the US Bankruptcy Code. I also give them the opportunity to ask any questions they have about the bankruptcy process and the impact it will have on their family.

If you are curious about how bankruptcy can help you, please call me and schedule a free consultation. If you are curious, but not yet ready to come in for a consultation, call me and I will send you a packet of information to help you decide if bankruptcy is an option you would like to explore further.

Brandi L. Richardson, Attorney at Law. We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

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Square One Family Justice Center Help, Incorporated: Center Against Violence’s SquareOne Family Justice Center needs community support to build a facility. The Help, Inc. Board, staff and partners are working diligently to raise matching funds for a grant from The Sunshine Lady Foundation, which has pledged $150,000.00 if our community can match the generous gift.

Total project costs are estimated at 1.9 million.

Help, Inc. has raised close to $200,000.00, and has secured operational funding for the next two years. Soft costs, including furnishing, computers, and security systems have been received, and Rockingham County donated three acres of land for the SquareOne Center.

Help, Inc. is applying for a USDA loan, as well as other grants and personal donations. It is hoped that the matching funds could be raised by April, 2019.

Ground breaking is planned for April/May of this year.

At Square One’s current location advocacy, counseling/support groups, legal services, forensic interviews and many other services are provided free of charge for adult and child victims of violence and trauma.

In the next month, more partner space is being added. Law enforcement, prosecution, and DSS will have time at the Center to serve clients.

The new facility will allow clients to access even more services. Emergency shelter, medical evaluations, job training, education courses, and many other offering will be added.

A Family Justice Center is the co-location of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who work together, under one roof, to provide coordinated services to victims of violence.

Services could include: therapy, forensic examinations, wellness checks, safe housing options, legal assistance, prosecutorial and law enforcement information, job training, parenting classes, social services program enrollment, and many other remedies for self-sufficiency after trauma.

An example of just how difficult it is for victims without a FJC, is as follows: After an assault in Rockingham County, for many victims, the journey of receiving services means they must tell their story several times, fill out 81 forms, receive 33 referrals, make 28 appointments, wait approximately 12 hours, find childcare 8 times, talk with 42 people, travel 220 miles, lose approximately $500, be alienated by 6 family members and friends just in the first 3 days. A Family Justice Center changes the way the system works, simplifying and coordinating the web of service providers so the system works more effectively for those in need. Rockingham County’s Square One Family Justice Center’s vision is a community of peace, hope and justice, free of fear and violence.

In 2015-2016 Help, Inc. served 1300 Domestic Violence clients and 355 sexual assault clients. In 2016-2017, 1689 Domestic Violence and 437 Sexual Assault clients. In the transition period to the FJC service provision model (20172018), the agency served 1887 Domestic Violence and 517 Sexual Assault clients. The numbers are projected to rise even higher in the next few years.

Please make donations to the SquareOne FJC by mailing a donation or donating on line at www.helpincorporated.org.

Please call us for additional information about the building project or the services provided.

Help, Incorporated: Center Against Violence is a proud United Way partnering agency, and is currently located and operating the SquareOne Family Justice Center at 240-2 Cherokee Camp Rd., (PO Box 16), Wentworth, NC 27375. Office phone – 336-342-3331 - 24-Hour Crisis line – 336-342-3332 Help Incorporated: Center Against Violence – Where Empowerment Begins!

Reidsville & Wentworth

First Row: John Loyack, VP Global Business Services EDPNC; Kevin Hall, CEO Unifi; Tracy Dellinger, Regional Industry Manager, (Piedmont Triad) EDPNC; Bobby Todd, EDPNC; Tom Caudle, President and COO Unifi; Back Row: Jane Johnson, Unifi; Glenn Jackman, Senior International Trade Manager; EDPNC

Unifi Receives 2018 Governor’s Export Award In a ceremony at the North Carolina Executive Mansion in January, Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) accepted a 2018 Governor Export Award from the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC).

Governor Roy Cooper and the EDPNC honored six North Carolina companies for their success in growing business through exports.

The EDPNC has a variety of services that help North Carolina companies achieve their export objectives. Unifi recently completed expansions of its Reidsville and Yadkinville facilities in North Carolina, and the EDPNC supported those job-creating projects by making Unifi aware of available grant funding for expanding existing facilities.

Unifi invested $130 million to expand production of its REPREVE® recycled fibers and other advanced performance technologies.

The expansions in both Reidsville and Yadkinville fulfill Unifi’s goal of vertical integration for the REPREVE recycled product line, adding flexibility, expanding production capabili-

ties and supporting volume growth. The growth and expansion of REPREVE has helped transform Unifi’s business, and its commitment to environmental responsibility across the entire organization.

“We are extremely fortunate to have the EDPNC as partners to help strengthen our export business,” said Kevin Hall, CEO of Unifi. “The entire EDPNC team continues to support the growth of our REPREVE recycled yarns and the jobs that continue to grow with this business.” ### About Unifi: Unifi, Inc. (NYSE:UFI) is a global textile solutions provider and one of the world’s leading innovators in manufacturing synthetic and recycled performance fibers. The Company’s proprietary PROFIBER™ technologies offer increased performance, comfort and style advantages, enabling customers to develop products that perform, look and feel better. Through REPREVE®, one of Unifi’s proprietary technologies and the global leader in branded recycled performance fibers, Unifi has transformed more than 13 billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber for new apparel,

footwear, home goods and other consumer products. Unifi continually innovates technologies to meet consumer needs in moisture management, thermal regulation, antimicrobial, UV protection, stretch, water resistance and enhanced softness.

Unifi collaborates with many of the world’s most influential brands in the sports apparel, fashion, home, automotive and other industries. For news updates from Unifi, visit https://unifi.com/news or follow Unifi on Twitter @UnifiSolutions.

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

Open Mon. - Fri., 8.am - 4pm CAR Activities • Valentine’s Day Party February 14, 12:30 p.m. Party & Games.

• Lunch & Learn held February 15 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Breakfast Club held Friday February 8 at 10 a.m.

• ine Dance Classes held on Monday’s • Computer Classes held on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

• Bingo held on Tuesdays 1011am • Rook held Tuesdays 11am-4pm Aerobics held Mondays, • • Wednesdays, & Fridays 9 - 10 am • Puzzles held Wednesdays 1011am • Uno Games held Wednesday’s 11am-12pm • Wii Bowling held Thursdays 911am • Mahjong held Friday’s 1011am

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Community volunteers who are trained and tested in current tax law by the IRS will be e-filing tax returns for citizens. E-filing is fast, more accurate, secure and simple. The Internal Revenue Service sponsors the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The mission of the program is to provide free basic tax return preparation for low-to-moderate income and elderly taxpayers.

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Madison / Mayodan & Stoneville Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued From Page 12 tary credentialing program. To be identified as credentialed, these leaders are qualified by a combination of education and experience; adhearance to high standards of integrity; and an assessed commitment to life-long learning and professional development.

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The Beauty of Madison Chapter No. 383 Order of the Eastern Star PHA held their 3rd annual A Galaxy of Stars Wind Beneath My Wings Honoring Our Neighborhood Heroes gala on Dec. 22, 2018. The recipients give unselfishly of themselves to the community. This year's honorees are, from left, standing: Randell Galloway, My Brother’s Keeper Award; Jennifer Joyce,The Humanitarian Award; James Scales, Community Servant Award; Honorable Judge Stan Allen, Community Justice Award; seated: Elbert Hayes, American Freedom Award, and Eudoxia Dalton, Beacon of Hope Award. (Photo Courtesy of Mary Martin)

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H. Keith Duncan was recently appointed to the Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Board of Directors in 2018. He has over 20 years of public service as a county commissioner and on multiple directing boards. Additionally, as a highly respected and successful businessman, he has extensive financial and economic management experience and acknowledged expertise in negotiations, administration, and government relations.

Mr. Duncan has considerable knowledge in human services gained by his service as a Rockingham County Commissioner during which time he was a member of the NC Association of County Commissioners’ Health and Human Services Steering Committee and the Mental Health Task Force. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Rockingham County Mental Health Board, the Rockingham County Social Services Board, CenterPoint Human Services, and the NC Association of County Commissioners.

His civic interests include the Boys & Girls Club of Eden, the Dan River Masonic Lodge, the First Citizens Bank (Board of Directors), and the Shriners Club. He is a member of the Leaksville United Methodist Church and resides in Eden.

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Nate Isley is a senior who will graduate from McMichael High School at the top of his class and NCSSM's Online Program in June of 2019. Summer of 2018 he attended Governor's School for Natural Science This year during his Isley fourth season of Cross Country he was team captain, County Champion and team MVP. Nate also is a Captain of the Swim team and runs track.

In BETA Club Nate serves as Vice President. Other activities Office Phone 336-627-9580 include National Honor Society, Cell 336-613-1194 F.C.A. and T.S.A. Outside of school, Nate is a member of Cell 336-552-3177 Sharon Baptist Church where he All Types of serves as part of the AV Team on Shingle Roofing Sunday mornings and volunteers Single-Ply Rubber with his youth group. He earned his Eagle Scout Rank as a memSystem ber of BSA Troop 797.For his Tin Roofing senior project Nate presented Flat Roof or Build Up STEM Challenge 2018 at Huntsville Elementary to excite Free Estimates students about STEM education.

Work Guaranteed Nate plans to study Chemical Engineering at NC State after Roofing Since 1986 graduation.

Rockingham County Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution to name a portion of NC Hwy. 65, between the corner of County Home Rd. and NC 65 West (just past Hospice of Rockingham County) in honor of Ray Kelly. Approved during the Jan. 7, 2019 Board meeting, at the Governmental Center in Wentworth, the resolution expresses appreciation to Kelly's "generous service to his community and to the Veterans of Rockingham County."

The resolution summarized these key points about this American hero: Henry Ray Kelly, known as Ray, was born in Leaksville, North Carolina on March 29, 1936 and was a lifelong resident of North Carolina, living most of his life in Rockingham County Kelly joined the Army and served proudly for twenty years, receiving numerous medals of commendation, retiring in 1974 Ray Kelly actively served the Boy Scouts, was a fomer scoutmaster, assisted scouts in attaining the rank of Eagle, gave programs on the proper handling of the American flag, and gave to scouts in need Ray Kelly served as Commander of the VFW Post 2574 Rockingham County, Vice Commander of American Legion Post 254 Eden, NC, Commander of the Rockingham County Hohor Guard for seventeen years.

He was a member of the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and the Rockingham County Veterans Coalition, working to serve Veterans in need Ray Kelly served as President of the Veteran's Park Committee for fifteen years and worked, along with oher veterans to plan events honoring the Veterans of Rockingham County on Memorial Day and Veteran's Day each year and worked tirelessly to maintain and develop the park as a lasting tribute.

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Western Rockingham Treasures

By Therese Francin The river runs through it, and Madison’s history of growth and prosperity began with fertile soil and river navigation.

The Dan River rises in Patrick County, Virginia and crosses the state border in Stokes County, and then flows into Rockingham County. Due to the fertile land and the favorable soil, moisture and temperature to grow tobacco and other crops, the Town of Madison developed economically, and used the Dan River to transport crops, especially tobacco. The river provided a convenient gateway to transport the crop back to the Tidewater area of Virginia, where it was inspected for its

quality. To make the Francin river more navigable to the batteau boats which transported the crops, sluices and wing dams were positioned on the river to allow for easy navigation on the Dan River.

Several historic wing dams, sluices, and hauling walls were located in Rockingham County, but perhaps the most wellknown is the Slink Shoal Sluice and Wing Dams. This historically vital transportation system helped propel Madison’s early economy as a prominent tobacco producer.

Perhaps the most significant

Madison / Mayodan & Stoneville example of early navigation improvement structures is at Slink Shoal, east of Madison on the Dan River as it continues its course through Rockingham County. Isaac Briggs, an engineer, recommended the placement of the sluice and dam at that site in 1823. The Roanoke Navigation Company worked on the sluice construction. Today, the site still has remnants of an 800 foot sluice, along with four sets of long wing dams, which the Federal government renovated in 1884-1885. The remains of the site begin at a point which is 1,000 feet downriver from the US 220 Bypass Bridge, and extend for about 1,400 feet. The batteaus, flat-bottomed row-

boats, were navigated down the Dan River, trading tobacco and other crops in towns up and down the route.

Now listed on the National Register of Historic places, the Slink Shoal Sluice and wing dam were originally constructed to reduce the amount of dredging required and to increase the water level in the river, assuring that the river was navigable. A wing dam only extends partway into a river, and forces water into a fast-moving center channel, and thereby reduces the rate of sediment accumulation, while slowing water flow near the riverbanks. This also lessens the erosion of riverbank soil.

The result of this sluice and

dam can enhance the economic outlook for Western Rockingham County to become a river recreation area for neighboring larger cities in the Piedmont. Another recreational enhancement of the Slink Shoal Sluice and wing dams are the bonus of creating an ideal fishing area downstream of the wing dam, where the waters run at a quieter flow, attracting fish.

In the quiet of the slow moving waters, one can almost imagine seeing the long batteaus being navigated by polls down the river, hauling tobacco, crops and goods which made the Town of Madison prosper and grow.

Madison Mayodan Senior Center - February All Events are Free and open to the public unless otherwise listed. Madison Mayodan Senior Center, 300 S 2nd Ave., Mayodan (336) 548-2789. : • EXERCISE CLASSES (All exercise classes are FREE to SilverSneakers and Silver&Fit participants) • SilverSneakers YogaMonday @ 9:00am- $3.00 per class (new time) • Hi-Lo-Core- Monday & Wednesday @ 9:00am- $3.00 per class • Geri-Fit StrengthMonday/Wednesday/Friday @ 10:30am- FREE (class added) • Zumba- Tuesday/Thursday/ Saturday @ 9:00am & Monday/ Tuesday @ 6:00pm- $3.00 per class

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/Friday from 12:30-4pm- FREE (new start time and additional day) BUS TRIPS call 336-548-2789 • February 14th- Temple Theatre and Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House in Sanford, NC • March 20th- “50’s Show” at theWohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre in Wytheville, VA • April 18th- “Easter Jubilee” at the Rudy Theatre in Selma, NC • May 20-22nd- Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg, TN trip CHOIR- The M-M Fellowship Choir will begin practicing each Wednesday at 9 AM for their annual Easter concert. No audition needed; registration is required. Cost is $30.00.

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Events at Madison-Mayodan Public Library: (Open to the Public) • Monthly Genealogy Soirée 2018: 2 pm – 4 pm Tuesday, February 5th: Lab Work & General Research Tuesday, February 19th: Learning Better Research Habits Student package, Calendar of Class Dates included, available.

Classes are usually held in the Linda C. Vernon Genealogy Room. Students are notified of any changes. Handouts available. 336-548-6553/ e-mail: genealogy@rcpl.org • Computer Classes – Every Wednesday: 9 am – 10:30 am *Free to the Public ➢ Week 1: Virus Protection and Computer Safety ➢ Week 2: Constructing E-Mail with Google ➢ Week 3: Attachments, Copy/Paste, Creating Files/ Folders ➢ Week 4: Electronic Resources and Social Media Contact Madison-Mayodan Public Library: 336-548-6553 • Children’s Programing – Every Wednesday: ➢ Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am; Baby Times Storytime: 11:15 – 11:30 Newborns and Toddlers Welcome; Birds! ➢ Teen Library Council: Meets – Wed., Feb. 13th: 4 pm – 5 pm: “Bad Art Night”

➢ Lego Club – Wed., Feb. 20th: 4 pm - Building fun! For those who are in K – 5. ➢ No Bake Dog Treats! Wed., Feb. 27th: 3 pm – 5 pm All ages welcome. Come make delicious treats for our four-legged friends. We will be using peanut butter for those with a allergy.

• Girl Scout Meetings – Sat., Feb. 2nd and Feb. 16th: Noon – 2 pm. To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Jammin’ at the M & M – Mon., Feb. 4th: Tuning starts at 5 pm – Music starts at 5:30 pm ➢ Jams are open to Pickers (Musicians) who play an acoustic instrument (Banjo, Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Dobro, Fiddle) and are interested in playing and having fun! ➢ Grinners (Listeners) who come just to enjoy the Music are also welcome to attend the jams!

• Valentine Movie Fun! @ the Library – Thur., Feb. 14th: Noon - Closing. See Flyers at the Library for Schedule of Movies, Popcorn & Beverages Provided. To be shown in the McMichael Community Room • Unwind with Adult Coloring & Challenge Your Mind with Puzzles – Fri., Feb. 22nd: 3 pm – 5 pm. Relax with coloring pages and peaceful light music,

or wake up the “grey matter” with puzzles, materials will be provided. To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Snow Time Storytime Sat. @ the Library – Sat., Feb.23rd: 10:30 am. Featuring Miss Dale.

Join us for crafts, music, storytelling, puppets and more!

• Nary a Thing Chapter of “The Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club @ the Library – Tues., Feb. 26th: 3 pm – 5 pm. Will be showing “Ellie Comes to Town” and “Irresistible Andy”. Episode Trivia, Prizes & Light snacks provided. Discussion on Trivia Dates and Upcoming Field Trip Dates Come join our Club and have some “Goooooooood fun!”

336-548-6553. To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Celebrate Black History Month @ the Library – Mendenhall Homeplace: A Connection to the Underground Railroad – Thurs., Feb.28th: 6 pm – 7:30 pm See Flyers at the Library. Light Refreshments Provided. To be held in the McMichael Community Room ***Dates are Weather Permitting. See our Website or check out our Madison-Mayodan Facebook page!

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

African American Genealogy The word “genealogy” or “genealogia” came from the Greek language used to emphasize the study of a person’s family or their ancestral lineage. Oral histories and written records are used to demonstrate kinship of a family group usually becoming written narratives or being displayed in charts. The pursuit of a person seeking the origins of their family is the quest to understand and learn about their own family and preserve the family’s history for those generations yet unborn.

Author Alex Haley’s account of his own family became novelized and later filmed for television in the late 1970’s as Roots: The Saga of an American Family. The television program gave a boost to an already growing family hobby also helped by the growing use of computer technology and the development of the internet.

Genealogy can be a fun hobby but also can become complex in the search for historical records to document your family’s history. The use of computers and genealogy software can increase your ability to collect, store and organize your family

information with the ability to create various charts and documents for display and along with internet can make it easier to share your family story with others with the same family interest.

The key to any success in genealogy is to begin with yourself and your immediate family.

Discussions with family members lead to traditional oral histories that can be written or electronically recorded. Family Bibles, church records and cemeteries may offer valuable information in your search. A family record may turn up in completely unexpected place and become a priceless piece of information leading to other clues in the pursuit of your research.

In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, counties and states began to develop vital records that would be of great importance in an individual’s life.

Marriage records and deeds of property were already in use.

The expansion of recordkeeping using birth and death records became a vital part of the court system to record and protect a person’s identity and legal hold-

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ings. Marriage and death records may include the names of parents or other family members that give clues to your ancestry.

These records are available for viewing in the counties Register of Deeds office. Other record types may be found in the records of the Clerk of Court.

Many records can now be found on the internet at places like Ancestry.com or other genealogy websites.

The United States government authorized and developed a Census for recording the population growth of the new nation beginning in 1790. From that census to 1840 the records included the name of the head of household and age groups and number of males, females and slaves within the family unit.

For the first time in 1850, the names and ages of individuals within the home were recorded and would continue in all future census records.

It was not until the Census of 1870 that the names of African American families would be recorded in the census data. With the 1870 census the research for African American families becomes less complex.

The difficulty begins prior to 1870. More intense research will be required in finding the names of ancestors. The names can sometimes be found in the wills of slave owners who may have named their slaves within the will at their death. Names can also be found in deed records since slaves were considered property. In one family I helped research I found names in a will and was able to find the same family units in later census records and from that I was able to establish a history of the family. It also helped that the family retained the surname of their former owner. About 15 percent of former slaves continued to use the surname of their owners which can result in helping to find more information on a family group. Around 1870 many African American families began to change their last name to one of their own choosing.

Genetic analysis, the testing of a person’s DNA now offers an individual the opportunity to discover connections to other persons who share common genetic ancestry. DNA contains information to early ancestors who shared the same DNA and can be passed down to numerous generations. There are several types of DNA testing available.

That information is stored in databases and can be used to match people with common ancestors, and when shared it can help fill in gaps that were

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in preparing the annual budget.

She will direct a staff of professional, technical and clerical personnel responsible for compiling data for various reports required by oversight agencies, and assist outside auditors.

Ellis holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. With over 13 years as a financial professional, Ellis began her career with KPMG Public Accounting. Prior to joining Rockingham County Schools’ Finance Team in 2011, Ellis worked in accounts payable for Caswell County Schools.

Ellis was appointed to the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer in August of 2018, and succeeds Parker Turpin, who resigned.

Ms. Ellis will begin her new role effective immediately.

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What is the State of the Health in Rockingham County?

Rockingham County Division of Public Health and Rockingham County Healthy Carolinians Partnership has completed the 2018 State-of-the-County Health (SOTCH) Report.

The SOTCH Report provides the most current information on the county’s health status. The report also provides information on the progress of the priorities identified during the 2016 Community Health Assessment (CHA). The priorities that were identified during the 2016 CHA were: Social Determinants with an Emphasis on Education, Access to Healthcare, and Physical Activity and Nutrition. Some of the findings outlined in the 2018 SOTCH report are as follows: · The unemployment rate went from 4.8% in August 2017 to 4.4% in August 2018. · There were increases in the median household income from $38,126 in 2017, to $40,003 in 2018. · The Infant Mortality Rate in Rockingham County has decreased significantly for African Americans from 23.2 % in 2016 to 16.9% in 2017. · From 2016 to 2017, there has been a decrease in the percentage of residents who are smokers. · From 2015-2016 school year to 2016-2017, the dropout rates in grades 7-13 continues to decline.

Rockingham County Healthy Carolinians Partnership with community partners work diligently every year to improve the health of residents in Rockingham County. The purpose of the SOTCH Report is to bring awareness to the community about new resources that are becoming available. The entire SOTCH report can be reviewed at: www.rockinghamcountydhhs.org.

If you would like more information about the SOTCH report or have a presentation provided for your organization, contact Ayeshan Parker, Healthy Carolinians Coordinator: 336-342-8258 or atparker@co.rockingham.nc.us.

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall City Manager’s Report AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2018– BRIEF SUMMARY The audit report for the financial period ending June 30, 2018 as prepared by our independent auditing firm of Rouse, Rouse, Penn and Rouse, L.L.P. has been approved by the Local Government Commission (LGC). Mr. Rex Rouse, CPA and Mrs. Judy Rouse, CPA formally presentrf their audit findings to the City Council meeting on January 15, 2019. A very brief summary of the audit report includes the following: General Fund The General Fund is the general operating fund of the City. The General Fund accounts for all financial resources except those that are

required to be accounted for in another fund.

The fund balance in the General Fund increased from $8,722,152 to $9,408,745, an increase of $686,593 or approximately 7.87% from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2018. The fund balance on June 30, 2000 was equal to $4,157,472. This represents an increase of $5,251,273 or 126.31% since that time.

After accounting for funds being reserved for specific purposes, otherwise restricted, the fund balance available for appropriations, or called the “unassigned” fund balance equals $6,612,247. This is an increase of $53,677 or approximately 0.82% when compared to the June 30, 2017 total of $6,558,570. This is despite the fact that $500,000 is listed under “Subsequent Year Expenditures” for June 30, 2018 compared to $0 for June 30, 2017. This reflects the $500,000 in “unassigned” fund balance allocated in

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Continued from page 22 previously unknown in your ancestral family tree. The DNA can also help establish the various regions around the world that your ancestors first lived and in what direction they may have migrated.

During the Great Depression works projects were established to offer employment to many people with various skills. From 1936 to 1938 the Federal Writers Project a part of the Works Progress Administration began one of the greatest records compilation projects ever conceived.

Individual writers dispersed through seventeen states writing, photographing and sometimes recording the stories of former slaves. The Slave Narrative Collection was one of the most ambitious programs ever undertaken by both federal and state workers. Similar projects had begun as early as 1916. The goal was to record as many remembrances as possible of former slaves especially those who were old enough to remember their life experiences before emancipation in 1865.

The narratives may be found in many locations, the National Archives, the Library of Congress, university collections and internet websites. Through the years numerous books have been published containing narratives. Many narratives have been studied and used for research projects. For the genealogist researching their family it offers the chance of finding a family member who can describe a life lived over 150 years ago.

On March 3, 1865 a bill establishing The Freedmen’s Bureau, was initiated by President Abraham Lincoln to shelter war refugees needing

shelter, food and clothing. After the Civil War, the Bureau would expand to help solve the needs of freed slaves. Its history is filled with good intentions and failed policies. Despite its many flaws the bureau helped to establish work opportunities, records of marriage, land ownership, churches and the creation of schools in which children were registered. Thousands of records exist within the National Archives that include Reconstruction Era records of genealogies of freedmen.

In 2000, the United States Congress passed the Freemen’s Bureau Preservation Act intended to preserve, index, microfilm and digitize so that they may be available for internet databases.

On June 19, 2015, The Freemen’s Bureau Project was established partnered with the National Archives, the Smithsonian Museum and the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society. It was announced that thousands of volunteers would be needed to organize and scan documents.

According to Wikipedia.org the project was 51 percent complete in April 2016.

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

the current budget for FY 201819. There was no “unassigned” fund balance allocated to the budget for FY 2017-18. In addition, $4,106 is listed under “Streets-Powell Bill” for June 30, 2018 compared with $93,207 for June 30, 2017. Furthermore, $1,928,746 is listed under “Restricted – Stabilization by State Statute” for June 30, 2018 compared with $1,726,840 for June 30, 2017.

As some of you may be aware, the City Council voted back in 1998-99 to keep an unassigned fund balance, equal to at least three months operating expenses. The total expenditures during FY 2017-18 for the General Fund amounted to $16,596,728. One-twelfth of that amount is $1,383,061. As such, three months operating expenses would equal $4,149,183. The amount unassigned at June 30, 2018 of $6,612,247 is actually $2,463,064 over that threshold.

This $2,463,064 is the amount of money that would be available for use if desired by the City Council.

In the current June 30, 2018 financial statements, it indicates that revenues for the General Fund were up from the prior year by $292,103 or approximately 1.99%.

As stated previously, the total expenditures during FY 2017-18 for the General Fund equaled $16,596,728. This compares favorably with the total budgeted expenditures for the year, which was $17,774,600.

This was a favorable variance of $1,177,872 or approximately 6.63%. Overall, the expenditures for the General Fund were up from the prior year by $1,460,491 or approximately 9.65% from $15,136,237 in 2017 to $16,596,728 in 2018. One of the main reasons for this increase can be found on page 103 of the audit document under “Street Resurfacing – Contracted Services”. There was an increase of $1,098,159, ($0 to $1,098,159) for the additional street resurfacing projects that were included in the FY 2017-18 budget. In addition, there is a combined increase of $523,590 or approximately 389.01% under “Capital Outlay” for the Solid Waste Division from $134,597 being spent during 2017 to $658,187 being spent during 2018 for the replacement of two solid waste vehicles and the trash compactor at the recycling/ transfer station as well as improvements to the recycling/ transfer station. Without these expenditures, expenditures for the General Fund would have been less than the previous year.

There was no department/ division within the General Fund that exceeded the appropriated amount of funds.

Capital Project Funds Capital Project Funds are used to account for the proceeds and expenses of specific projects that are active/ developed over the course of at least two fiscal years. The City had one (1) Capital Project Fund related to the General Fund during FY 2017-18: Fire Training Facility Capital Project Fund.

Information concerning the Fire Training Facility Capital Project Fund, which had a June 30, 2018 fund balance of $8.972, can be found in the financial statements.

This fund was created during FY 2017-18.

tal projects) that are legally restricted to expenditures for special purposes. The City had one (1) Special Revenue Fund during FY 2017-18: Municipal Service District Tax Fund.

The Municipal Service District Tax Fund includes the tax that was voted on by the Washington Street and Draper Merchants and is designated for various projects within those areas. It had a June 30, 2018 fund balance of $26,334, which is an increase of $2,319 or approximately 9.66% when compared to the June 30, 2017 fund balance of $24,015.

Special Revenue Funds Special Revenue Funds are used to account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources (other than special assessments, expendable trusts or major capi-

Water and Sewer Fund – Enterprise Fund The Water and Sewer Fund is used to account for the City’s

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A: Because the cows have horns.

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A. Because the banana split!

Names A child goes to his father and asks, "Father, how do parents think of names for their children?" The father answers, "Well, son, the night before the mother gives birth, the father goes into the woods and camps for the night. When he wakes the following morning, the first thing he sees is what he names his child, which is why your sister is named Soaring Eagle. Why do you ask, Bear Poop?"

Pen A man called his child's doctor, "Hello! My son just snatched my pen when I was writing and swallowed it. What should I do?" The doctor replied, "Until I can come over, write with another pen."

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From the Desks of City Hall.. Continued From Page 23 water and sewer operation. The Water and Sewer Fund is an enterprise fund, which means the revenues being generated on an annual basis within the Water and Sewer Fund should be sufficient to pay for all of our annual expenses related to the Water and Sewer Fund.

The Fund Balance in the Water and Sewer Fund for the period ending June 30, 2018 was $5,875,129. This is a decrease of $1,079,127 or approximately 15.52% when compared to the June 30, 2017 total of $6,954,256. However, some of you may remember that the City Council voted to transfer $500,000 to the Mega Park Waterline Project Fund and $2,059,600 to the newly created EPA Administrative Order Consent (AOC) Sewer Project Fund during the course of FY 2016-17. During FY 2017-18, an additional $1,000,000 was allocated to the EPA Administrative Order Consent (AOC) Sewer Project Fund. The financial statements indicate a June 30, 2018 fund balance of $366,049 for the Mega Park Waterline Project Fund and a June 30, 2018 fund balance of $857,953 for the EPA AOC Sewer Project Fund. Combined, the $366,049 and $857,953 on hand on June 30, 2018 equal $1,224,002. If you take this $1,224,002 and add it back to the $5,875,129 that represents the fund balance in the Water and Sewer Fund for the period ending June 30, 2018 then the total water and sewer fund balance figure that includes the Water and Sewer Fund, the Mega Park Waterline Project Fund and the EPA AOC Sewer Project Fund would be $7,099,131 or a decrease of $1,524,395 or approximately 17.68% when compared to the June 30, 2017 combined Water and Sewer fund balance figure of $8,623,526.

On June 30, 2011, the Fund Balance in the Water and Sewer Fund equaled $11,333,437. Due to insufficient revenues to meet our ongoing capital improvement needs, including the EPA mandate placed on the City, we have used a total of $4,234,306 in fund balance during just the past seven years ($11,333,437 down to $7,099,131) within the Water

and Sewer Fund and the two Water and Sewer related project funds. This is a reduction of approximately 37.36% in the past seven years.

Despite our recent challenges due to the loss of several water/sewer intensive industries, the various regulatory mandates, and other capital improvement projects, the fund balance in the Water and Sewer Fund has increased from a total of $4,345,594 on June 30, 2000, to $7,099,131. This is an increase of $2,754,537 or approximately 63.36%.

The Income Statement for the Water & Sewer Fund indicates our “Total Operating Revenue” amounted to $10,241,441 for FY 2017-18 compared to $9,690,519 for the prior year. This is an increase of $550,922 or approximately 5.69%. This was due primarily to $858,160 in revenues received from Duke Energy for the treatment of their leachate.

The combined, “Water Sales” and “Sewer Charges” increased by $504,417 or approximately 5.27% from $9,567,599 in FY 2016-17 to $10,072,016 for FY 2017-18.

However, without the $858,160 in revenues received from Duke Energy for the treatment of their leachate there would have been a year-to-year combined reduction of $353,743 or approximately 3.70% from $9,567,599 in 2017 to just $9,213,856 for 2018.

During the past year, we had a combined reduction of $360,046 in water/sewer revenues from three industries and an additional reduction of $109,780 in water/sewer revenues from one business. The combined reductions from these four accounts equaled $469,826.

Eden’s “Total Capital Outlay” expenses increased by $456,689 or approximately 56.23% from $812,203 during FY 2016-17 to $1,268,892 during FY 2017-18. Our Capital Outlay spending for various Water and Sewer related expenditures will be increasing significantly over the course of the next few years as a result of the work that must be completed to remain in compliance with the mandate from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in reference to

the Administrative Order Consent (AOC) and our Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) as well as the proposed waterline extension to the Mega Park.

Future planning will require us to be mindful about the reduced usage patterns and actions that may be needed to make sure the revenues being generated on an annual basis are sufficient to pay for all of our annual expenses.

The “Debt Service” expenses within the Water & Sewer Fund increased by $56,908 or approximately 2.94% from $1,937,985 during FY 2016-17 to $1,994,893 during FY 2017-18.

There was no department/division within the Water & Fund that exceeded the appropriated amount of funds.

Mega Park Waterline Project Fund On March 21, 2017, City Council approved the creation of the Mega Park Waterline Project Fund. It was noted that the funding for this project at that point in time would include: • Drinking Water State Reserve Grant $ 1,886,700 • Loan @ 0% $ 3,000,000 • Loan @ 1.53% (maximum rate) $12,002,900 • City of Eden Funds $ 1,600,000 Total$18,489,600 As noted previously, the City Council voted to transfer $500,000 to this newly created project fund and on June 30, 2018, it had an existing fund balance of $366,049.

On November 20, 2018, the City Council approved an amendment to the amounts previously authorized. Due to a reduction in the size of the proposed waterline and additional grants that have now been awarded, the projected cost and funding sources for this project have changed as follows: Revised Estimated Project Cost as of November 2018: $7,072,900 Projected Funding Sources as of November 2018:

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Local Tennis Program honored USTA North Carolina annually honors those who have done an outstanding job on the court and off to help promote our great sport. The USTA North Carolina Awards Committee has selected Rockingham County Tennis Association (RCTA) as the 2018 National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) chapter of the year in North Carolina. This award recognizes a NJTL Chapter that has demonstrated extraordinary community leadership and excellence in youth tennis and education programming.

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In Rockingham County, we partner with after school

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Our partners include Rockingham County Schools, Rockingham County Youth Services, Eden and Reidsville Family YMCAs, Boys & Girls Club of Eden, Eden Parks & Recreation Department, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, New Reidsville Housing Authority, Reidsville Parks and Recreation Department, Rockingham Community College, Salvation Army of Rockingham County,

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In 2018, over 300 youth ages 6-18, participated in our NJTL summer and after school programming across Rockingham County.

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# PAGE 28 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, FEBRUARY 2019 From the Desks of City Hall...Continued from Page 25 • Drinking Water Reserve Grant $1,018,225 • Economic Development Administration (EDA) Grant $2,000,000 • NC General Assembly Legislative Grant $1,000,000 • Loan @ 0% Interest $3,000,000 • Loan @ 1.53% (maximum rate) $54,675 Total$7,072,900 EPA AOC Sewer Project Fund On March 21, 2017, City Council approved the creation of the EPA AOC Sewer Project

Fund. It was noted that as of January 31, 2017, a total of $15,391,673 had already been spent on this unfunded mandate and the funding to date had included: • 0% and low interest loans $10,961,507 • Principal forgiveness loans $ 4,034,000 • City of Eden Funds $ 396,166 Total$15,391,673 It was also noted that the remaining work had a projected cost of $33,725,600 at that point

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in time, and thanks to the NC Connect Bond, funding for the remainder of this work would come from the following: • NC Connect Bond grant $16,666,000 • NC Connect Bond loan @ 0% $15,000,000 • City of Eden Funds $1,600,000 Total$33,725,600 As noted previously, the City Council voted initially to transfer $2,059,600 to this newly created project fund and an additional $1,000,000 contribution was budgeted for and received from the Water and Sewer Fund during the past year. On June 30, 2018, this Capital Project Fund had an existing fund balance of $857,953.

Funding Sources for Capital Project Funds & Future Debt Service Payments • The Mega Park Waterline Capital Project Fund and the EPA AOC Sewer Capital Project Fund have a combined total cost of $56,190,173. A total of $15,391,673 had been spent on the EPA AOC Sewer Projects prior to March 2017 leaving a combined remaining total cost of 40,798,500.

• We are very pleased that $20,684,225 ($16,666,000 EPA AOC and $4,018,225 Mega Park Waterline) or approximately 50.70% of this total cost is expected to be received in the form of grants. An additional $18,000,000 or approximately 44.12% is expected to be received in the form of 0% interest forgiveness loans and $54,675 or approximately 0.13% is expected to be received in the form of a loan with a maximum interest rate of 1.53%. This leaves a balance of $2,059,600 Open 24/7 • New Large Washers & Dryers Several Sizes for Varying Needs • Live Video Surveillance for your safety

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or approximately 5.05% to be funded from the Water and Sewer Fund.

annual pay as you go basis.

• The City of Eden is currently making a combined principal/interest payment of $1,251,000 on $14,375,755 in loans that were taken out during 2007 and 2008 with an average interest rate of 3.73%. These loans will be paid in full at the conclusion of FY 2021-22.

Fiduciary Funds account for assets held by the City in a trustee capacity or as an agent for individuals, private organizations, other governmental units, and/or other funds. The City maintains one fiduciary fund: The Agency Fund - Runabout Travel Club Fund.

The Agency Fund – RunAbout Travel Club Fund is custodial in nature and does not involve the measurement of operating results. The RunAbout Travel Club Fund accounts for money deposited with the City of Eden Parks and Recreation Department for those individuals participating in the programs of its department sponsored club. The fund balance on June 30, 2018 equaled $19,533, which is an increase of $2,262 or approximately 13.10% from the amount on hand as of June 30, 2017, which was $17,271.

Again, this is merely a fund for its members who contribute monies for scheduled activities and trips.

• One of the funding strategies we identified several years ago and still intend to pursue, is to roll-over this existing $1,251,000 in debt service payments that is already built into our existing rate structure and will become available for re-appropriation in FY 2022-23.

• This will be sufficient to cover the future debt service payments related to the loans associated with the EPA AOC Sewer Capital Project and the Mega Park Waterline Capital Project.

• The $15,000,000 loan for the EPA AOC Sewer Capital Project will be paid back over a period of 20 years with an interest rate of 0% and an annual debt service payment of $750,000. The $3,000,000 loan for the Mega Park Waterline Capital Project will be paid back over a period of 20 years with an interest rate of 0% and an annual debt service payment of $150,000. The $54,675 loan for the Mega Park Waterline Capital Project will be paid back over a period of 20 years with a maximum interest rate of 1.53% and an annual maximum debt service payment of $3,194. Combined, the future annual debt service payments associated with these three loans will equal $903,194.

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SPECIAL SEPARATION ALLOWANCE – ACTUARIAL STUDY The Law Enforcement Officers Special Separation Allowance is a public employee retiree system pension plan that provides retirement benefits to the City’s qualified sworn law enforcement officers. The separation allowance is equal to .85 percent of the annual equivalent of the base rate of compensation most recently applicable to the officer for each year of creditable service.

As of December 31, 2017, the actuarial accrued liability for benefits was $2,258,738. This represents an increase of $356,195 or approximately 18.72% when compared to the previous year total of $1,902,543. The audited financial statements indicate that for the year ended June 30, 2018, the City recognized pension expense of $192,604 for our retired police officers.

It is important to note that most municipalities fund their separation allowance on a pay as you go basis and this is what we have been doing. The City continues to be committed to funding this ongoing obligation on an

FIDUCIARY FUNDS

Long-Term Debt On June 30, 2018, the combined total outstanding principal and interest debt for the City was equal to $19,292,177. This is an increase of $30,869 or approximately 0.16% compared to the total of $19,261,308 on June 30, 2017.

The information concerning specific installment purchases, capital lease purchases and other projects is also included in the audited financial statements and indicates that four of the obligations with a total annual principal payment of $53,634 will be paid off prior to June 30, 2019, eleven additional obligations with a total annual principal payment of $230,128 will be paid off prior to June 30, 2020, and one additional obligation with a total annual principal payment of $26,924 will be paid off prior to June 30, 2021.

The legal debt margin for the City as of June 30, 2018 equaled $71,374,122 up from $70,903,339 on June 30, 2017.

As you may be aware, the N. C. General Statutes limits the amount of general obligation debt that a unit of government can issue to eight (8) percent of the total assessed value of taxable property located within the government’s boundaries.

ANALYSIS OF CURRENT TAX LEVY The total property tax valuation for FY 2017-18 was $892,176,523. This is higher than the total property tax valuation for FY 2016-17, which was $886,291,739.

The current year tax collection rate dropped slightly to 98.21% compared to the 2017 rate of 98.64%. The property excluding registered motor vehi-

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FEBRUARY 2019 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 29 # From the Desks of City Hall...Continued from Page 28 cles collection rate equaled 97.97% and is down slightly from last year’s rate that was 98.49%. The reductions were because SGRTEX failed to pay their taxes due prior to June 30, 2018. Finally, the registered motor vehicles collection rate equaled a perfect 100% for the third consecutive year.

Interest Income The $162,564 in interest income earned on investments during FY 2017-18 has increased from last year’s total of $64,959 by $97,605 or approximately 150.26%.

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Street Resurfacing Projects: The bid opening for the FY 2018-19 Street Resurfacing Contract, No. 2 was held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Eden City Hall. The following bids were received: Waugh Asphalt, Inc. $398,792.94; Turner Asphalt $480,107.80; Adams Construction $491,314.80 and Triangle Grading & Paving $592,317.00.

Waugh Asphalt was the low bidder. A request to award will be presented at the upcoming city council meeting.

FIRE DEPARTMENT During 2018, the Eden Fire Department conducted 27 fire and life safety programs throughout the city. A total of 57.5 hours of material was presented on various safety topics.

Listed below is the age break down with the number of participates: • 0-4 years - 213 • 5-10 years - 799 • 11-13 years - 120 • 14-18 years - 178 • 19-61 years - 643 • 62+ years - 36 • Total Number - 1989 The fire department distributed 20 smoke detectors and installed 19 batteries. We offer a free smoke detector for citizens who own their home. If you or anyone you know, is in need of a smoke detector please call Eden Fire Station 4 @ 336 623-9820 for more details.

WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS UPDATE Workers from Citty’s Plumbing and Pools, Inc. were able to spot existing utilities and make a wet tap for the new water main for Ridge Avenue on December 27. Due to holidays and wet weather, work continued with one good day a week until the last of the new 2-inch diameter PVC water main was installed on January 7. The new pipe passed the hydrostatic testing the next day, with additional testing scheduled before new water taps can be made for some of the residents west of N. Hale Street.

Joyce Backhoe Services, Inc., low bidder for the Morehead Street waterline replacement project, still plans to start the installation of the 6-inch diameter ductile iron water main between Glovenia Street and Hollingsworth Street around the later part of January, or early February 2019.

Citty’s Plumbing and Pools, Inc., the lowest bidder for the Jackson Street and W. Moore Street waterline replacement project, has submitted bonds and other required documents that are being reviewed. The installation of up to 905 feet of 6-inch diameter ductile iron water main along Jackson Street north of W. Moore Street could also begin at the end of January 2019.

Restriping of Country Club Drive Triad Road Maintenance has been delayed on several projects due to the recent bad weather. This work is still scheduled to be completed as soon as the contractor can work it in.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Tax season is upon us. Which means IRS scam season is also here. Between January and April, we always see an increase in the amount of phishing emails that either claim to be from the IRS, your bank, or employer. The Center for Internet Security (https://cisecurity.org) recommends these three tips to help you avoid scams this tax season: • File your taxes as early as you can - By filing your taxes early, scammers aiming to use your personal information to file a fraudulent return in your name will be unable to do so. They can’t file if you beat them to it!

• Never click a link in an email notifying you of available tax documents - Always go to your browser and type in your company’s online W-2 or tax document retrieval service URL to avoid many common phishing scams.

This will ensure you go to the right website and get your documents safely.

• Avoid IRS impersonation scams - The IRS will never contact you over the phone or email to ask for payment of an overdue tax bill. Criminals frequently make such calls and can request payment by normal means or by prepaid gift cards, and any contact like this should be ignored.

To report tax fraud: The IRS encourages taxpayers to send suspicious emails related to tax fraud to phishing@irs.gov.

Other forms of tax fraud can be reported by following the instructions on this site: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/s mall-businesses-selfemployed/tax-scams-how-toreport-them MUNICIPAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Code Red Notification System The City of Eden has a Code Red Notification System to help make residents aware of changes to garbage collection due to weather or holiday closings, missing persons and any road closures. The system is also used for other public service and emergency related announcements. If you are not receiving the notifications and are interested in being included, please contact Georgette Spence at 336-623-2110 option 3 and have your name and number(s) added to the Code Red notification list. If you are an Eden resident, there is no cost to receive these notifications.

Reminder Concerning Snow Events During snow events, our Municipal Services Department requests that all residents avoid parking their car(s) on the roadway. Please park any and all cars OFF the roadway, if possible. This would allow better access for the snowplows to clear the roadway in a timelier and efficient manner, thereby allowing all residents access to

clear roads much faster. Thank you so much for your assistance.

Reminder: Collection of Leaves is Now Underway The City of Eden is in the process of collecting leaves for leaf season. Residents should place their leaves behind the curb or edge of the road, and leaves must be separated from brush. During heavy rain events, leaves may not be picked up on schedule due to water damaging the leaf machine. However, leaves will be picked up when they dry out. The City will be collecting leaves on a regular basis until February.

POLICE DEPARTMENT Due to the re-assignment of Officer Elizabeth Tilley to the Downtown Business District Officer, an interview panel was formed for the vacant School Resource Officer position at Holmes Middle School.

Congratulations to Officer Jay Parker for being selected for this re-assignment.

On January 22 – 23, the police department administration and supervisors will receive training on Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety (DDACTS). This training integrates location based crime and traffic data to establish effective and efficient methods for deploying law enforcement and other resources. Using GIS mapping to identify areas that have high incidences of crime and crashes, DDACTS uses traffic

enforcement strategies that play a dual role in fighting crime and reducing crashes and traffic violations.

We have a student from ECU majoring in Criminal Justice working on his internship. Brock Fox, an Eden resident, is doing an internship and shadowing officers and other staff to complete more than 500 hours of required time to complete his internship. Brock will observe many of the day-to-day operations as well as the behind the scenes operations.

The Eden Police Department would like to continue to encourage the citizens of our community to utilize the Eden Police Department’s Facebook page for updates and information concerning our community, as well as Crimestoppers, to provide anonymous information concerning illegal activity to keep our community safe.

PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT Stadium Drive Sidewalk We have finally been given the go ahead to start the survey work and procurement of a surveyor and designer for this project. A meeting representatives from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, is

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Demolitions At the November 2018 regular City Council meeting, the City Council approved the demolition of seven properties. The following are before and after pictures of the first three of those buildings that have been demolished:Code Enforcement 31 local code inspections were made since the last report.

The breakdown of types are as follows: 1 for a building violation, 2 for high grass, 12 for junk cars, 12 for junk storage, and 4 for miscellaneous inspections. Miscellaneous inspections would include, but are not limited to, sight obstructions, sewer discharge on to the ground, and rats. In addition, 6 notices have been mailed by certified mail

and first class mail. The number of properties affected are as follows: 1 for a building violation, 4 for junk, and 1 for a junk car.

In an effort to identify property owners, our Staff regularly consults with the Clerk of

Superior Court of Rockingham County, North Carolina, regarding deceased property owners and with the Medicaid Estates Recovery Department in the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to determine if they plan to seek action to collect funds.

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Eden and Rockingham County have worked together toward our collection efforts for local code abatement fees owed to the city.

The decision was made that each June, the fees from the most recent year that remain due for local code enforcement will be sent to Rockingham County to be placed on the tax bills that will come out in August. Since the tax bills were mailed in August of 2018, the City has received $4,083.54 from Rockingham County on code enforcement fees that were billed with the property taxes.

If delinquent taxes are due on a property as well as local code enforcement fees, the County has agreed that the city can use the tax foreclosure process for collections. We will have to pay taxes with proceeds that we receive, but using this style of foreclosure will allow the resulting property to be sold free of all liens except federal tax liens. This will make it much easier to sell the properties and get them back on the active tax rolls.

Planning Board On January 3, the board met to discuss a text amendment that would allow recycling centers in I-2. This type use was moved to I-3 when our industrial districts were overhauled. While the request was a text amendment, the focus is still on the property on Friendly Road that used to be a junkyard. The Planning Board recommended denial of the request as did staff.

For the next regular meeting of the Board, we have received a zoning map amendment request from the owners of the former Fieldcrest filter plant on

Meadow Road. They are working toward a micro-brewery on the site. We are also taking a staff generated zoning ordinance amendment to the Board about disabled vehicles.

PLANNING ORGANIZATION BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Boards and Commissions during January and February will be discussing their goals and objectives for the next budget year.

Strategic Plan Project Proposal – Residential Improvement Grant Staff is currently developing a proposal for a Residential Improvement Grant and we intend to ask the Positively Eden Strategic Plan Commission to fund the first year of the project if we receive approval from the City Council. We will select seven neighborhoods and allow both owners and landlords of single family residential structures to apply for a maximum of $10,000 for the following improvement categories.

1. Life Safety issues 2. Energy Conservation 3. Appearance and General Upgrades We plan to model the program after both our Downtown Improvement Grant (DIG) program and the old Single Family Rehab grant programs from the State. We will include the same protections (Deed of Trust) to prevent us giving grants and then owners taking the windfall and selling. In addition, there will provisions to prevent landlords from upping rents based on city-sponsored improvements.

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Using Technology to Monitor Your Health Today, technology offers many tools to help you keep tabs on your health-at home or on the go. From monitoring your blood pressure or blood sugar to measuring the miles you walk or the quality of your sleep; you can have more and more information at your fingertips.

Benefits of health trackers: Many devices were first created to allow curious people to simply track their own health status.

This includes trackers that count your daily steps or smartphone apps for tracking your daily intake of calories.

Today, some health trackers and wearable devices allow you to collect and transmit data wirelessly to your doctor. This is called remote patient monitoring (RPM). It can alert you and your health care providers if you enter any "danger zones." Then you can take action and get the medical care you need before you get into deep trouble. Other kinds of devices are attached to walkers, canes, or people to alert caregivers if a patient has fallen.

Programs now also use devices like these to support patients who have chronic diseases such as heart conditions, diabetes, or dementia. When used effectively, health trackers may help reduce the number of doctor visits you need and may lower hospital readmission rates, costs, and deaths.

Room for improvement: Of course, not all health trackers measure up to the hype. For example, special sensors put into mattresses can detect heartbeats, breathing, and other movements.

A computer at the mattress company then assesses these numbers and can send a message to your smartphone, telling you

how well you slept. But can it spot sleep disorders or heart rate conditions? It's not quite there yet.

By its very nature, this kind of technology relies heavily upon you, the consumer, to be successful. Will you remember to use the device? Are you tech savvy? Will you be motivated to keep using it? Can you afford it?

Do you live in a place where wireless technology is reliable?

Other issues also need addressing. One important one is protecting patients' medical information.

Hope for the future: One thing is sure: as technology improves, so does the accuracy of devices like these. That means health trackers may play a much bigger role in the future.

In fact, it may not be long before wearable devices enter what feels a little like the world of science fiction. For example, a new smart wristband already has the ability to measure blood cell counts in your bloodstream. In the meantime, do you need help separating helpful gadgets from the gimmicks? Let's talk. We can discuss whether you might benefit from more actively monitoring your health with the help of technology. Yes, high-tech tools are exciting. But teaming up with your doctor and other health care professionals remains absolutely essential to keep you as healthy as possible.

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

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The latest news on MillerCoors Property On December 31, 2018, the MillerCoors property was sold to 770 Ventures, LLC a company that includes D.H. Griffin, best known for its demolition work. This has led to speculation that the facility would be demolished which is incorrect.

On two occasions since the property purchase, City and County officials and staff met with the new owners. They consider the site to be a great asset because of its utilities and other resources available there. The site has abundant water, sewer, natural gas and rail. There is no site of its kind available in the U.S. now, so a food processor could locate there relatively quickly.

Their first priority is to sell the facility to a user who will provide jobs.

There has been significant interest in the site since the purchase was announced. The City and County Economic Development Departments are working on those and past leads.

The initial positive outcome of the 770 Ventures, LLC purchase is that now the property is for sale and the owners will work with interested parties, unlike the last two years when MillerCoors would not price the facility and its broker offered little cooperation when prospects showed an interest in the brewery. Many have speculated that the company had no interest in selling the facility until the Pabst lawsuit was settled. That happened in late November of 2018 and the property was quickly disposed of thereafter.

The absolute last resort would be to demolish the facility, but the new owners say that would not be a good outcome for them, so we are working together to find suitable new owners. Finally, there are almost 500 prime developable acres on the MillerCoors site making it a “mega site” itself.

There are lots of opportunities and staff is working diligently to explore all of them.

NC Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund Hurricane Florence recovery grants The North Carolina Community Foundation board of directors announces $1 million allocated for the initial round of grants to support long-term recovery from Hurricane Florence.

The initial $1 million grants allocation will be awarded to area nonprofits with programs supporting long-term recovery efforts and meeting unmet needs in communities affected by Hurricane Florence through three major strategies: $800,000 to be granted by the local boards of advisors of the NCCF affiliate foundations in 16 of the communities hardest hit $200,000 to be awarded to statewide nonprofit organizations in the communities affected across eastern North Carolina $50,000 to support Cumberland and Bladen counties, areas outside of NCCF’s affiliate network, two of North Carolina’s most affected communities NCCF has received $2 million in donations to date from generous supporters across the world. NCCF actively anticipates this initial allocation to be the first with more to come. The board of directors and statewide grants committee continues to actively monitor recovery efforts

across eastern North Carolina and expects future allocations from the fund to continue supporting long-term recovery and meeting unmet needs.

NCCF’s staff and board are keenly aware of how deeply Hurricane Florence impacted eastern North Carolina and devastated many communities in our state, according to Jennifer Tolle Whiteside, NCCF CEO and president.

“NCCF has been in these communities for more than 30 years and will continue to be there supporting disaster recovery long after the TV cameras are gone,” she said. “We were grateful to see the outpouring of generosity that resulted in $2 million raised for the NCCF Disaster Relief Fund and are honored to steward these funds to support long-term recovery efforts and meet unmet needs.”

Due to NCCF’s commitment to supporting long-term recovery, there is no timeframe or competitive application process for grants. Any nonprofit supporting long-term recovery or meeting unmet needs from Hurricane Florence is invited to visit nccommunityfoundation.org to learn more and reach out to staff.

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Tennis Talk Shelby Rhyne, Executive Dir., Rockingham Co. Tennis Assoc.

In Rockingham County, RCTA partners with after school providers and summer day camps to connect tennis and education with weekly group tennis clinics and the USTA Foundation Academic Creative Enrichment (ACE) curriculum.

Our partners include Rockingham County Schools, Rockingham County Youth Services, Eden and Reidsville Family YMCAs, Boys & Girls Club of Eden, Eden Parks & Rec. Dept., Madison-Mayodan Rec. Dept., New Reidsville Housing Authority, Reidsville Parks and Rec. Dept., RCC, Salvation Army of Rockingham County, and Community Baptist Schools. In 2018, over 300 youth ages 6-18, participated in our NJTL summer and after school programming across Rockingham County.

USTA North Carolina annually honors those who have done an outstanding job on the court and off to help promote our great sport. The USTA North Carolina Awards Committee has selected Rockingham County Tennis Association (RCTA) as the 2018 National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) chapter of the year in North Carolina. This award recognizes a NJTL Chapter that has demonstrated extraordinary community leadership and excellence in youth tennis and education programming. one of more than 350 youth development non-profit organizations locations in the NJTL network who provide free

or low-cost tennis and education to more than 200,000 under-resourced youth across the country. NJTL was founded

by Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell and Sheridan Snyder in 1969.

Their vision was to use tennis as a way to gain and hold the attention of young people in hopes they could teach them about matters more important than sport.

Our NJTL chapter is supported by grants from USTA NC, North Carolina Tennis Foundation, Southern Tennis Patrons Foundation, USTA Foundation, Reidsville Area Foundation, and the Rockingham County Community Foundation.

Rockingham County Tennis Association will be recognized Saturday, January 26, 2019 during the NC Tennis Foundation’s Hall of Fame Dinner at the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst.

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There are 28 public tennis courts and 53 red ball playground courts across Rockingham County. It’s never been easier for families to find themselves in the game of tennis.

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The City of Reidsville and Rockingham County Schools will launch the Educator Externship program later this year. Showing off the logo for the new program the Reidsville City Council meeting are, from left: John Kolessar, Vice President of BB&T; Dr. Charles Perkins, the schools’ Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction; Jeff Garstka, Reidsville Economic Development Director; Mayor Jay Donecker; and (back row) City Council members William Hairston, Donald Gorham, Terresia Scoble, Sherri Walker, Mayor Pro Tem Harry Brown and James Festerman.

City, Schools collaborate on Educator Externship The City of Reidsville, in partnership with the Rockingham County Schools and local industries, will be launching the Reidsville Educator Externship program in area high schools in 2019. City and school officials highlighted the benefits of the program at the Reidsville City Council meeting. The one-day program is designed to place high school teachers and career counselors in local industries to learn more about their companies, their manufacturing process and the types of individuals they are seeking to grow and sustain their workforce, according to Reidsville Economic Develop-ment Director Jeff Garstka.

The program will be implemented in Reidsville and Rockingham County high schools. “It is so important to give our students all the tools they need to succeed in the workplace, which includes our teachers understanding what skills are needed by our local industries,” said Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker. “We believe this Externship program, along with other initiatives already under way, will not only help our students but also assist the City in its economic development efforts.” This program has been found to be helpful in other cities and counties.

“This has been a successful endeavor in many other communities,” Garstka said. “We need to keep the school system engaged with our local industries and to understand their workforce challenges and needs.

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The City of Reidsville and Rockingham County Schools will launch the Educator Externship program later this year. Showing off the logo for the new program at the Reidsville City Council meeting are, from left: John Kolessar, Vice President of BB&T; Dr. Charles Perkins, the schools’ Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction; Jeff Garstka, Reidsville Economic Development Director; Mayor Jay Donecker; and (back row) City Council members William Hairston, Donald Gorham, Terresia Scoble, Sherri Walker, Mayor Pro Tem Harry Brown and James Festerman.

Collectively we need to identify the students who are well suited to pursue training and prepare for good careers in industry.”

Rockingham County School officials agree.

“The new Externship Program will be a great opportunity for teachers to learn about the needs of the business community,” said Dr. Rodney Shotwell, Rockingham County Schools’ Superintendent. “Our teachers will get to see the types of jobs that are available for future graduates and help connect student interests to particular job opportunities. I am excited that the City of Reidsville, Rockingham County Schools and area business leaders are partnering to create such opportunities for our students.”

The Externship will take place during scheduled teacher workdays. Five educators from Reidsville High School and five from Rockingham County High School will be chosen to participate.

Each educator will receive a $50 stipend for the day, which will include two industry visits in the morning, a break for lunch at Reidsville City Hall, and two industry visits in the afternoon.

A diverse group of industries will be chosen for the visits, Garstka explained.

“We appreciate the City of Reidsville reaching out to our school system and inviting us to be a partner in this unique opportunity that will introduce teachers to various business and

industry professions,” said Dr. Charles Perkins, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for the school system. “The Externship will allow teachers to see the skills that future graduates need in specific jobs and assist students in obtaining those skills as they work towards graduation.”

Funding for the program is already in place with $250 already committed from a private business owner, which will be matched by the City. Helping to secure funding for the project was John Kolessar, Vice President of BB&T, who was recognized during the meeting.

While the majority of Reidsville and Rockingham County High Schools’ students go on to four-year colleges and universities, this cutting edge program is designed for educators to target the percentage of the high school population that are most likely to pursue training at Rockingham Community College and enter the local industry workforce.

“Our local industries continue to experience difficulty in finding the skilled labor necessary to allow our companies to grow. As a community, we are responding to these needs as rapidly as we can in a very intentional and collaborative manner,” said Steve Scott, President of Tri-State Steel and Chair of the Reidsville Industrial Alliance. “I respect the community college system and the role it plays in this process, but I strongly believe the first step in the solution lies within our school system. Together we have worked hard to create the Rock-A-Top apprenticeship program and have had great success and engagement in the Junior Achievement program.

There is extreme excitement that we are on the cusp of a manual machining academy program at Reidsville High School as a part of our RCS Career Technical Education. These are all terrific collaborative efforts that are absolute victories for our community. The Educator Externship fits in nicely with these other endeavors and is yet another victory worthy of celebrating.”

FEBRUARY 2019 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 33 # EDEN PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITY MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT Community Accents Program & Parks & Recreation Radio Program Staff will be participating in the Community Accents Program with WLOE (Wonderful Land of Eden) radio on January 11. In addition, staff participated in the Parks & Recreation Radio Program with WLOE on December 27 and will be participating in the same program again on January 23 to update the public on our recreational program offerings during the months of January, February and March. We remain involved in these community outreach efforts in an effort to update residents about the programs being offered by our Parks & Recreation Department.

Be Healthy Rockingham County Staff continues to be involved with Be Healthy Rockingham County initiative.

They will attend the Be Healthy Rockingham County meetings scheduled for January 9 and February 13.

Dixie Youth Ozone State Baseball Championship The City of Eden has been selected as the host City for the 2019 Dixie Youth Ozone State Baseball Championship that will take place from July 12-18, 2019 at Freedom Park.

Freedom Park Splash Pad Update Cirrus Construction is in the process of preparing construction documents and currently plans on initiating construction at some point this month, weather permitting. VORTEX is continuing their work on the construction documents for the splash pad component and they too are currently planning to begin construction at some point this month, weather permitting.

Matrimony Creek Greenway Parking Lot – Update The City Council authorized the paving of the Matrimony Creek Greenway Nature Trail Parking Lot at their meeting on September 18, using funds from the Positively Eden Strategic Plan Funds for FY 2018-19.

Prices were received for this project and a P.O. was issued, but this project was put on hold until the spring of 2019 due to

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the repairs and restoration work needed due to the damage from Tropical Storm Michael.

Freedom Park Walking Track and Road Repairs Road repairs and crack sealing was done to the parking lots and walking track at Freedom Park during the week of November 26-30. The walking track and stripping will be completed in the spring of 2019.

Chiller & Cooling Tower for Eden Municipal Building The installation of the new Chiller and Cooling Tower that was previously approved by the Eden City Council is scheduled to begin in late February or early March and will be completed by mid-April.

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• Plant daylilies, bleeding hearts, and hosta this month • Onions can be planted from sets. Leeks, shallots, and garlic should be planted next fall • Add lime to the compost • Get rid of all those early weeds before they go to seed • Visit a lawn and garden center to see what’s available now • Peruse seed catalogs for something different this year

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Freitags Honored at Eden City Council Meeting Gildan Vice-President of Wholesale DistributionPrintwear, Nick Freitag and his wife Cindy were honored at the January 2019 Eden City Council meeting. Freitag is retiring from his Gildan position effective February 1, 2019.

Freitag came to Eden in 2008. He has led the Eden Gildan facility to multiple expansions, improving customer service dramatically during that time. More than 300 jobs have been added at Gildan since he took over the Eden facility management.

A supporter of Eden in particular and Rockingham County in general, Freitag sat on several Boards as has his staff. He was on the Eden YMCA, Eden Chamber of Commerce and Rockingham Education Foundation Boards. Gildan has a seat on the Eden Chamber of Commerce Board and many staff members have participated in programs such as Leadership Rockingham that promote county unity.

The Eden Get Fit Eden program would not have been possible without the generous support of T-shirts from Gildan. That program attracted more than 1,000 participants in 2017 before being expanded to Get Fit Rockingham in 2018. Gildan has

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also been a sponsor of Eden RiverFest and other events. The company was a generous sponsor to the 2011 Eden All America City Award campaign and the John E. Grogan Park.

“At a time when many corporations are not engaged with their communities, Gildan has been involved in multiple ways with Eden and Rockingham County,” stated Mike Dougherty, Director of Economic Development for the City of Eden. “Nick Freitag is why Gildan was so interested in giving back to this area and he will be sorely missed.”

Cindy Freitag sat on the Board of Eden Cooperative Christian Ministries and helped with the Eden Salvation Army Christmas Angel Distribution Day for several years. She was also a former teacher at the Leaksville United Methodist Church preschool.

At the City Council meeting, Eden Mayor Neville Hall read a proclamation acknowledging Nick Freitag’s contribution to the Eden community and a gift basket of Eden memorabilia was given to Cindy Freitag for her work on behalf of Eden.

The Freitags will retire to their home in Pilot Mountain, NC.

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Notification of Release of Untreated Sewage In accordance with General Statute 143-215.1C regulation, the following notice has been prepared and issued to the media in Rockingham County.

The City of Eden had two discharges of untreated sewage on Thursday December 28, 2018 by which untreated wastewater in excess of 1,000 each reached surface waters. The cause of the overflows was inflow and infiltration in conjunction with a rain event and flooding in the area.

An overflow occurred at Railroad Pump Station located at 11540 NC Hwy 770, beginning on December 28, 2018 at 1:25 PM. The overflow ceased at 10:28 PM the same day. An estimated volume of 2,200 gallons of untreated sewage was lost and flowed into Dry Creek which flows into the Dan River.

An overflow occurred at New Street Pump Station located at 409 Lake Street, beginning on December 28, 2018 at 1:47 PM. The overflow ceased by 10:13 PM the same day. An estimated volume of 1,240 gallons of untreated sewage was lost and flowed into an unnamed stream that flows into the Dan River.

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources was notified of these events on December 28, 2018 and is reviewing the matter. For more information, contact Water & Sewer Construction Projects Manager, Mark Bullins.

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