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Presenting Blood Donors will be entered into a drawing for one of three pairs of domestic roundtrip tickets on Delta Air Lines The American Red Cross and Delta Air Lines are partnering during the months of January, February and March for the “Runway Getaway” promotion. All presenting volunteer donors in the months of January, February and March will be entered into a regional drawing for one of three pairs of domestic roundtrip tickets courtesy of Delta Air Lines. “Delta is one of our most avid corporate supporters, and we appreciate the token of appreciation they have extended to our donors,” stated Joyce Brendel, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region. “While we know our donors give because they want to help someone in need, it’s always a pleasure to provide such a great incentive to those who give so selflessly of their time and resources.” The American Red Cross asks eligible blood donors to make or keep appointments to give blood this winter to help maintain a stable blood supply for ongoing or emergency needs. Though the winter holidays

People Helping Themselves Kevin Griffin

The best type of assistance is that which allows people to help themselves. Goodwill Industry’s new location in Eden plans to provide precisely this service to community. The Goodwill center, located at Kingsway Shopping Center, is engaged chiefly in teaching and improving the career and vocational skills of the unemployed. Goodwill’s goal is to be recognized as the “leader in helping people develop the work skills necessary to integrate into the competitive labor market.” Several services are offered by the new Goodwill in order to make the aforementioned vision a reality. A network room is available for people to

utilize for job searches and information gathering. For those in need of guidance, career Griffin counseling is provided, as is assistance in writing and printing resumes. The center is also open for other related tasks, such as the sending of documents to potential employers and information gathering from other sources as well. In addition to the usual career help, Eden’s Goodwill also gives several classes in specialized areas. In partnership with Rockingham Community College, these classes are aimed at edu-

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are over, the need for blood and blood products still exists. It is important that the blood supply is maintained regardless of the season because the need is constant. To schedule to donate please call the sponsor listed or the Rockingham County Chapter at 336-349-3434, visit redcrossblood.org for more information. Appointments are strongly recommended. • - Wednesday, January 4th, 2:00 – 6:30 pm, Reidsville YMCA, 504 South Main Street, Reidsville, Blood Drive sponsored by the Jefferson Penn Masonic Lodge #384; for an appointment call the American Red Cross at 349-3434 - Thursday, January 5th, 2:00 – 6:30 pm, Eden YMCA, 301 Kennedy Street, Eden for an appointment call the American Red Cross at 349-3434; Blood Drive sponsored by the YMCA SilverSneakers - Saturday, January 7th, 10 am – 2:30 pm, Mayodan Moravian Church, 104 South 3rd Ave., Mayodan, call June Ore at 548-6311 for an appointment - Wednesday, January 11th, 10 am – 2:30 pm, Rockingham Community College, Whitcomb Student Center, Hwy 65 West, Wentworth, call

Patrick at 413-3331 for an appt. - Saturday, January 14th, 10 am – 2:30 pm, Monroeton Fire Station #10, 9252 US Hwy 158, Reidsville, call Cheryl at 342-1386 for an appt. - Friday, January 20th, 10 am – 2:30 pm, NC DOT, 191 Hwy 65, Wentworth, call Brenda Joyce 6345642 for an appointment - Friday, January 20th, 10 am – 2:30 pm, American Red Cross, 3692 Hwy 14, Reidsville, call the American Red Cross 349-3434 for an appointment - Friday, January 20th, 1:00 – 5:30 pm, Wentworth Elementary School, 8806 NC Hwy 87, Wentworth, call the school office at 634-3250 for an appointment - Monday, January 23rd; 2:00 – 6:30 pm Stoneville Community at the Vera Holland Center, 203 East Main Street, Stoneville, Call Patrick at 4133331 for an appointment - Monday, January 23rd, 3:00 -7:30 pm, Madison United Methodist Church, 110 West Academy Street, Madison, Call the church office at 548-6658 for an appointment

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PBK to present proposal to County Commissioners In December Rockingham County was presented a document by William Osborne concerning the proposed landfill outlining what PBK Holding is now proposing to do in Rockingham County. This general proposal would result in a private company owning the county’s landfill and would include a one-time payment of $5 million at the beginning, in addition to a $1.5 million one-time payment as they reach the rate of one thousand tons per day. The proposal also includes an estimated $3.5 million or more release of the county bond which is being held in reserve for cell closure. This could be much more than the estimate. They list that they would accept all liability for the current landfill and repair

damaged cells. There is an estimated $1.2 million annual tipping fee which would be paid to the county, the assuming of all operation costs of the present landfill, and PBK proposes to buy all county landfill equipment at a fair market value, (presently estimated to be between $12 million.) As a stipulation of this proposal, PBK would accept a deed restriction on the Witt Family farm stating that tract of land could never be used a landfill site. According to their proposal , cities in the county could be provided with the recycling containers and other containers would

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Q: How can Eden attract other young couples to settle here? A: Unfortunately our community has endured substantial economic loss, most of which came through the shutdown of many local manufacturing facilities. Eden has been successful in attracting companies such as Gildan Activewear and KDH Defense, and should continue its efforts to pursue such companies. We need companies with a strong sense of community obligation; those are the employers that are best to work for. Eden has appropriate locations for businesses ranging from small retail to major industrial/manufacturing; thus, Eden should market itself in all areas of economic growth to attract young couples to the area. Q: What four words/phrases best describe Eden?

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Morehead Renovation Moves 3 Hospital Departments Morehead Memorial Hospital has completed the first phase of a multiphase renovation project that involves moving the departments of CardiovascularCardiopulmonary Services, Pharmacy, and Health Information Management (Medical Records). The renovation was made necessary by increased space needs for the Pharmacy Department due to federal guide-

lines and the planned acquisition of new technology and equipment. The project will relocate the Pharmacy to the Third Floor where CardiovascularCardiopulmonary Services has been located since the early 1990s. The first phase of the project was completed last week with move of the CardiovascularCardiopulmonary Services Department to the First Floor

space originally occupied by Health Information Management, which has been temporarily located to Business Office space near the hospital’s front entrance. The final phase of the renovation will move the Health Information Management Department to the area where the Pharmacy currently resides. A new classroom has been designed into the renovation adjacent to the Health Information Management Department. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end April 2012. Phase II of the project is under way with the demolition of the old CardiovascularCardiopulmonary Services area on the Third Floor to make way for the new Pharmacy, which is expected to be completed by the first week of February 2012.

Two emerging artists awarded scholarships Raquel and Rochelle, twins from Gibsonville, were named the 2011-12 recipients of the Phil and Peggy Link Emerging Artist Award at Rockingham Community College. Both are enrolled in the Associate in Art degree program at RCC with plans to continue their education at a four-year university or college. Recipients of the award must be second-year students enrolled in the associate of fine arts curriculum who have a minimum of 30 credits in their degree program. The award is intended to recognize promising artists and to inspire and encourage them in their artistic pursuits. A jury composed of faculty from the RCC humanities department judge portfolios and essays submitted by students. The Phil and Peggy Link emerging Artist Award was established in September 2008 by members of the Studio Group of Rockingham County which the Links started 63 years ago. It offers credit to the recipients to purchase art supplies, materials, and books at the RCC Bookstore. To make a gift to the Phil and Peggy Link Emerging Artist Award, contact the RCC Foundation at 342-4261, Ext. 2201.

The new CardiovascularCardiopulmonary Services Department includes a comfortable patient waiting area. Showing off the new facility are staff members Jennifer Strader, Bernie White, Mandy McFatter and Director Cindy Johnson.

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¶ PAGE 4 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, JANUARY 2012 Goodwill Continued from page 1 cating on job-finding and skills that will make it easier to find jobs. Classes in GED preparation are given on Monday to Tuesday between 8:15 a.m. and noon, Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Monday to Wednesday between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. For more

information, call RCC at (336) 342-4261 ext. 2146. An English as a second language class is held between Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Other services of note are the Educational Opportunity Center, available for contact at (336) 344-3302, which gives counseling concerning education prospects. The Career Readiness

Lab at RCC’s Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center provides a Career Readiness Certificate as way of show the skills one has gained for potential employers. Goodwill’s Eden Community Resource Center is on 220 W. Kings Highway, Suite H. The center may be reached by phone at (336) 623-3007 and fax at (336) 623-3022.

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COUNTY WIDE OBITUARIES Ezra “Lee” Amos, 83 Carol Lee Martin Atkins Michael “Mike” Wesley Barrett, 58 Helen Small Barker, 90 – Reidsville Nellie Harrison Chambers Benner, 94 –Rockingham County Ruby Frances Claybrook Blackard, 88 – Mayodan Dr. Richard Lance Blitz, 51 Mary Elizabeth Boyd, 47 – Eden Regina Mahatha Brooks, 77 Madalynn Hope Brown, infant Ray Edward Carter, 62 Pamela Maxcine Cecil Marion P. Clark, 64 Catherine Lucille Collins Mabe, 81 Donald “Donnie” Wayne Chrisman, 50 – Reidsville Sadie Willard Cox, 90 – Eden Mary Ann Durham Carver, 72 – Reidsville Richard ”Ricky” Leonard Cardwell, 45 – Rockingham County Ruben Falkan Carter, 66 – Madison Ethel Chilton Corns, 89 – Rockingham County Shannon Delea Duggins (Plummer), 39 - Eden Curtis Kenneth Durham, 50 – Rockingham County Ruby Ball Eanes, 86 – Rockingham County Phillip Ray Edwards, 80 – Rockingham County Mildred "Mickey" Brown Estes, 83 – Eden Naomi Meeks Edmonds, 84 - Eden Matthew Foddrell, 78 Otis "O.T." Talmadge Fulp, 85 - Madison Paul “Jr.” Gary Fuqua, Jr., 26 – Reidsville Alan (Bud) Wayne Glidewell, 61 – Stoneville Hessinger "Hassie" Galloway, 80 – Eden McKinley Coolidge Gentry, 85 - Stoneville Jimmy Donald Gilley, Sr., 69 – Eden Ramona Giles, 47 – Eden Iris Lee Gregory, 76 – Madison Mary Sue Hardy, 77 – Ruffin Ralph C. Hodges – Eden Ollie S. Hairston James Reid Hailey, 99 – Eden Kathryn Lula Harris, 73 Kathy Ann Massey Haley, 62 – Eden Patsy Hampton – Rockingham County Laura Edna Hawkins Hege, 95 George Robert Hicks, 88 Donald Ray “Donnie” Holcomb, 61 – Reidsville Hasco Jacobs, Jr., 70 Trayphinia Price Johnson, 91 – Eden Lois Marie Webb Joyce, 82 – Eden Linda Keen, 61 – Eden James Beasley Lamar, Jr., 74 – Eden Velma Hurd Landreth, 81 - Stoneville Floyd Hawkins Lewis, 86 Velma Hurd Landreth, 81 – Stoneville Faye Ellen Lawhorn, 89 Floyd Hawkins Lewis, 86 Arthur J. Long, Sr., 68 Joe Henry Mabe, 78 James Mitchell, 74 Rev. Thomas Granville Mitchell, 72 Max Reginald McKinney, Sr, 82 – Rockingham County Pauline “Polly” Williams Moore, 97 – Reidsville Dorothy Pruitt McDaniel, 85 – Reidsville Donald Wayne Myers, 67 Dorothy Owen, 88 - Eden Mary Lovings Ore, 63 – Reidsville Nannie Cobb Page, 89 – Ruffin Lillian Young Paris, 91 - Madison Nancy Stovall Powell, 76 Ruth Tolbert Richardson, 77 – Rockingham County Margaret May Cook Rorrer, 88 – Eden Evelyn Wanda Hollifield Sams, 62 – Eden Peggy Geane Smith, 61 ‘Betty Mae Hall Snyder – Rockingham County Charlie "C. C." Clarence Spain, 55 – Eden Nancy Jones Stevens, 63 Natalie R. Swanson, 53 - Stoneville Nancy Jones Stevens, 63 Billy Carlton Sutton homas Leonard Stump, 65 Lottie Mae Biggs Pulliam Shelor, 87 – Eden Judy Lee Smith Olive Kirby Smith, 85 – Reidsville Peggy Geane Smith, 61 Billy Carlton Sutton Hassel Jeremiah Smith, 81 Geraldine Isley Scearce, 76 - Reidsville Charles Edward Shirah, 66 Daniel Wayne Watkins, 63 Mark Wayne Tilley , 42 Kathryn G. Trent, 85 David Kevin Vaughn, 52 – Rockingham County Carlton Anderson Warren, 81 – Reidsville Sam Henry Watkins, 91 - Madison Max Oliver Weddle, 83 – Eden Michael Ernest “Mike” Williams, 52 – Reidsville Estelle Petty Woods, 60 Gertrude Dudley Hailey Young, 96

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Hamptonwoods, Summerglen And Klycewood Apartments Call For Availability OTHER AVAILABLE RENTAL PROPERTY Parkland - 1 Bedroom apartment available. Rent based on income. Rental assistance and handicap accessible when available. Home Savings Bank President Jonathan Jobe, far right, presents a check for $19,682 to Morehead President and CEO Carl Martin for the purchase of a new electronic bed for the hospital’s Intensive Critical Care Unit. Others taking part in the presentation included, left to right, bank Board of Directors Member Phil Price, retired Board Member Jimmy Wright, Morehead Foundation Executive Director Ed Holbrook, Home Savings Bank Vice President Peggy Gammon, bank Board Member J.D. Murphy, bank Board Member Bobby Wharton, and bank Board Chairman Tommy Flynt.

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E vents RECURRING EVENTS CLASSES MOREHEAD HOSPITAL Morehead Hospital, of Eden offers many community Education Classes, most totally free of charge to anyone. Call the following numbers for details about the listed classes... CHRONIC DISEASE MANG. Held at Morehead Hospital diabetes Edu. Classroom Please call 627-0409, 8 am-5pm to register for these classes. • Cardiac Rehab & Maint. • Diabetes Management • Pulmonary Rehab Prgm. HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 11:30 a.m., 2nd & 4th Wednesday 1490 WLOE AM • WMYN AM ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Wed. - 8pm - Morehead Hosp. Dining Rm & Tue & Fri - 8-9pm Rock of Eden Spray Methodist PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP 2 p.m., Third Tuesday Morehead Memorial Hosp. Main Conference Room. 627-6199.

COMMUNITY OF HOPE CANCER SUPPORT PROGRAM 2:00 p.m., Second Tuesday of month Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room A group designed to help patients and their families/caregivers/friends cope with cancer. Family concerns, financial concerns and spiritual concerns and needs will be addressed. For more information, call Susie Pool at 336-623-9711, Ext. 2662. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT 1:30 p.m., Every Third Thursday Morehead Nursing Center. Group is affiliated with the Alzheimer’s Assoc. www.alz.org and a 24/7 Helpline available at 1-800-272-3900. For more info , contact the MNC Rec. Services Dir. at 623-9712, ext. 2619 or email ahardy@morehead.org. SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., 1st and 3rd Tuesday Morehead Hosp. Downstairs Classroom A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities make crafts, enjoy snacks and participate in other social activities. For more call Brenda Moore at 623-1077 or 613-5174 after 6 p.m.

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DIABETIC EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR EVERYDAY LIVING Eden Chamber of Commerce Board Room, Every 3rd Thursday of every month, 3 pm. No reservations necessary, FREE to the public! Pete Crouch, owner of Eden Drug, speaks on different topics monthly. Please call the store if you have questions: 627-4854. SPECIAL POPULATION DANCE The Arc Of Rockingham County sponsors a special population dance monthly (the 2nd Thurs. of month RCC, Whitcomb Student Center. 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Refreshments. 336-627-7565 AL-ANON - Fri’s 8pm - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous - Rock of Eden Spray Methodist. Wed’s - Morehead Hosp. Dining Room Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm NA (NARCOTICS ANON.) Meets 5 days a week in Reidsville at the REMMSCO Annex, 108 N. Main St. Includes a noon meeting on Monday and 8 PM meetings Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 1 hour meetings, open to all. FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month 6:30pm- 8:00pm, DSS Conf. Room. Jo Wilson 342-1394 RED CROSS BLOODMOBILES Appointments are strongly recommended for donors to get in and out faster. Call for the nearest bloodmobile 349-3434

CLUBS & GROUPS WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Ruritan Club meets 2nd Tuesday each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB Meets at the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday or the month - 7pm Call Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 THE DAV Now meets 3rd Monday of each month at 7pm

EDEN’S WOMEN’S CLUB 3rd Thurs. of mo. - 7pm. 623-7290 MINORITY BUSINESS ASSOC.EDEN Meets 1st Monday of each month at 6:00pm - Eden Chamber of Commerce, Van Buren Rd. Call Butch-627-7600 PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP Detachment of the Marine Corps League All Marines, former Marines and their spouses are invited to attend the monthly meeting: the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in the student center at Rockingham Community College. CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Designing Women Brunch January 19, 9:30-11am Special Feature: Pam Archer of Eden, Interior Designer Speaker Shirley Ludwig from Cary, NC with “Life in the Fast Lane.” Wray Centre, 452 Bridge St., Eden. $10 at the Door. Contact 939-2230 or 342-1524 for res. MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info TEEN PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at Leaksville UMC. For information, contact Ashley May at 623-6002. FRIENDSHIP MINISTRY Osborne Baptist Church Children’s Worship Area. A ministry for children and adults with developmental disabilities. 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month 6-7:30pm. Registration Required call Kevin Bedard. 336-623-6064 kbedard@osbornebaptist.com AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 Normally Meets 3rd Thursday of month. 6:30pm. All Vets Welcome 147 N. Fieldcrest Rd, Eden CIVIL AIR PATROL The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is seeking volunteer members to help perform emergency services (including search & rescue and disaster relief operations) Aerospace education; and cadet programs for teens. Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Shiloh Airport. Call Charlie Spratt at 336-537-3115 or 336-520-7886. “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” (Madison) Meet every 2nd Thursday of month 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg You Do Not have to be a vet to attend. RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Monthly Meetings held 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. Red Cross Bldg 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville. 573-3317 or 548-2027

JOB SEEKER CLASSES Goodwill Industries of Central NC Community Resource Center of Reidsville. Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes EDEN GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER CLASSES There will be GED, Intro to Computers, ESL, Advanced Computer, Employability Skills (HRD) classes held there at the 220 W. Kings Hwy. Suite H (Next to Peebles), Network Room, Resume Assistance. Call 336-637-1010 or 336 623-3007 to reg. AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 - Reidsville, Meets the 1st Monday each month at 7pm at the post located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. For more info: 336-295-2996. MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Meet 2nd Thurs. each month at 6:30pm 8pm, at the Kings Hwy. Christian Church, Eden. Seeking new members, call Harry McKinney at 627-8881 AMVETS- Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com APSRC Monthly meeting for the Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County (APSRC) held from 2 to 4 pm the third Sunday of every month at Hospice of Rockingham County, 2150 Hwy 65, Wentworth, in the patient building to the left. For more information, visit www.apsrc.org, email info@apsrc.org or call (336) 791.4606.

MEALS MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time. Anyone 60 years of age and over Why: activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches, donations are gladly accepted if you are able. • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St. Eden Site Managers- Mildred Cochran Kay Ramsey 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Rita Hunt • REIDSVILLE SENIOR CENTER Reidsville Rec./ RHS Apartment 201 N Washington St., Reidsville Site Manager- Diane Clark 349-9757 SALVATION ARMY Hungry? Come by and have a meal on us! Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Sun. 9:30 worship, 11am Sunday School.

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

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FAITH SUMMIT BRUNCH ON HOMELESSNESS IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY Saturday, January 21, 2012, 10am Fellowship Hall -First Baptist Church 409 South Main Street - Reidsville - 342-4227 Guest Speaker: Roberta McCauley, Dir. of Support Circle Program in Raleigh. Other Service Providers from Rockingham County will be there. Our goal is to form partnership teams to help homeless families in Rockingham County. An opportunity to signup will be given on January 21, 2012. A training experience will be provided in February. We hope to launch this program to help homeless families in March. Please reserve your place at the table call Bill Duke at 342-4227.

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Entertainment SENIOR DANCE - EDEN Last Monday of every month CB Hut on Boone Rd., Eden $5 entry. Door prizes and 50/50. Sponsored by City of Eden Recreation, Everyone welcome. City Limits Band starts at 7pm. Free line dance lessons at 6. Join us! MUSIC AT THE BARN Tuesdays 7pm the doors open at 151 Gant Road, Eden. - Bluegrass music & Jam sessions. Free to public. 2nd & 4th Saturday, 6pm covered dish - 7pm - Heart Strings. CASCADE COMMUNITY CENTER DANCE Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions available. Music every Friday night: From 7-10 pm by Cascade Express and Friends and the 1st and 3rd saturday night is BlueGrass Music. 1st- Doug Joyce & Band from Stuart, VA 3rd- 57 Bluegrass Express Band.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS ROCK. CO. HABITAT "YARD SALE" RESTORE 249 The Boulevard/Irving Ave., Eden - Mon.. & Thur- 1 - 3 PM New & Used Household and Remodeling Items, Free Large item /big load pick-up by appointment. Recycling goods to build homes with families! Contact: 627-0160 Messages returned! THE ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. Will meet on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. at Rouse's Group Home, 5949 NC 135, Stoneville, NC. The public is invited. The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. works with and for people with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. ADULT LITERACY TUTOR TRAINING Mon. and Thurs., Jan. 9, 12, 16 and 19, 1:30-4:30 p.m. (Attend all four) ESL (English as a Second Language) Tutor Training - Mon. and Thurs., Jan. 23 and 26, 1:304:30 p.m. (Must have completed Adult Literacy Tutor Training first) For more information or to pre-register:Contact Jean Light Kinyon

Rockingham County Literacy Project,705-A Washington Street, Eden. 627-0007, jkinyon@rcliteracyproject.org www.rcliteracyproject.org NEW BEGINNINGS 653 Washington St., Eden This thrift shop’s proceeds support the Rockingham County Women’s Shelter. Please donate your unneeded items. They especially need Children’s Infant -Toddlers plus women’s Plus Sizes. They are also in need of Jewelry (even if broken), Phone: 336-627-5003 LION’S CLUB CALENDARS The Eden Evening Lion’s Club is in the process of selling their 2012 Calendars honoring our World War II Vets. This calendar is on sale at Diamonds-N-Dust, Ramsey’s Barber Shop, Jerry’s Restaurant, and Railroad Cafe. You may also call Norma Jean McKinnney at 336-6278881 to purchase your copy. These make spectacular Christmas Gifts for the history lover on your list. Eden Evening Lion’s Club invites you to visit and join! They meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am. SENIOR ANIMALS NEED LOVE, TOO Some really loving dogs and the Rockingham County Humane Society need your help. The Humane Society has acquired quite a few older dogs that need a good loving home. It is not fair for these senior animals to live out their lives in cages. All are on the small side, some a little too heavy, but still small breed dogs. Please consider taking one of these dogs into your home. Call 336623-4428 (11am - 4pm Mon, Tues, Thur., Fri. and Sat. Closed on Wed. & Sun.) We Need Volunteers!

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LIVING WILLS 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 24 Morehead Hosp. Main Conf. Rm 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 24 Morehead Wellness Educ. Room Learn about current NC legislation related to Advance Directives and prepare your Advance Directive for a Natural Death and Health Care Power of Attorney documents. Informational discussion. Those attending are assisted in finishing their documents. A notary and two witnesses are present to finalize the documents. There is NO CHARGE for this service. Registration is required- preferably at least one week in advance. Call to register: 336-623-9711, Ext. 2482. The NC Advance Directive Documents are utilized and will be sent to you when you register. FUNDRAISER COOKBOOKS: Pride of Morehead High School Marching Band cookbooks are on sale now - only $10. Books feature favorite recipes of Morehead High teachers, alumni and band members. Proceeds go to Morehead's awardwinning band program. If interested in getting your own copy or one to give as a gift, call Dee at 552-4220 or email president@prideofmorehead.com. Thank you for supporting this great group of students!

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BRUNSWICK STEW: The Pride of Morehead High School Marching Band will sell Brunswick stew on Saturday, Jan. 28 at Hampton Heights Baptist Church, 1323 Washington St. This delicious stew is preorder only and costs $6 a quart. Proceeds go to Morehead's award-winning band program. If interested in placing a stew order, call Dee at 552-4220 or email vicepresident@prideofmorehead.com Thank you for supporting the students!

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Winter: A good time to test for radon gas in homes The sale of home radon test kits is being promoted this winter by the Environmental Health Division of the Rockingham County Department of Public Health. The cooler winter months are a good time for radon testing because doors and windows of homes are kept closed most of the time, according to Ted Nelson, Environmental Health Director. Radon is a natural radioactive gas that is invisible, odorless and tasteless, and it can become a health hazard when it accumulates inside homes. It comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. Radon usually enters homes through cracks in foundations and openings around plumbing, ductwork and drains. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. When inhaled, radon releases radioactive particles that can damage lung tissue. Rockingham County is a Zone 1 county for radon gas – a county that has a predicted average indoor level or radon greater than the EPA action level, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Radon Zone Map of North Carolina shows Rockingham County as the only county east of the mountains with an average radon level greater than four picocuries per liter, the EPA action level where remediation should be started. Activated-charcoal radon test kits are available now on the first floor of the Governmental Center in Wentworth. Contact the Environmental Health office to purchase the test kits or for information about other options. The kits are being sold for $10.00 each. A test packet is left in the home for four to seven days, and then it is mailed to a lab where the amount of radon is determined and a report is mailed back to the homeowner. A follow-up test kit may be purchased if the radon level is above four picocuries. If a high level of radon is detected, there are remediation methods which include improved home ventilation systems, and sealing home foundations or cracks in basement floors.

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City names renovated alley after retired City Manager The Reidsville City Council recently named the renovated South Scales Street plaza “Kelly’s Way” in honor of retired City Manager D. Kelly Almond during a brief ceremony December 7. Almond, who retired in February of this year with nearly 23 years as City Manager, is credited with spearheading the revitalization of Reidsville’s downtown area. City officials thought it fitting that one of the renovated spaces downtown be named after him. The Reidsville Downtown Corporation Board of Directors asked that the alleyway at 120 S. Scales Street be named after Almond in recognition of his vision for the downtown area. “This project is a perfect example of the vision, foresight and faith that Kelly had for the City of Reidsville and its future,” the RDC recommendation read. “The alleyway park will be a jewel in our downtown district and should be named accordingly.” Council members agreed and approved the RDC recommendation unanimously at their November 15th meeting. “Kelly understood that, without a vibrant downtown, a City cannot prosper and grow,” Mayor James Festerman said. “He wanted to make the downtown a place where people would want to come and shop. With its water feature and beautiful setting, ‘Kelly’s Way’ will be a unique place to rest and relax for those in the downtown area.” City Manager Michael Pearce explained that the concept of the pedestrian link between the Morehead Street parking lot and the shops on South Scales Street was first noted in the “Strategic Plan for Revitalization of Downtown Reidsville, NC” done several years ago. The City built on that concept, creating a multi-purpose area that not only serves as a pedestrian access but also will be a place where residents can bring lunch and enjoy the outdoor oasis in the middle of the commercial district. The alleyway is also WiFi supported, allowing visitors to bring their laptops and check email. “I believe that naming the area ‘Kelly’s Way’ is a fitting tribute because Kelly always stressed the importance of the downtown area to Reidsville’s future,” Pearce said. “The City is glad to be able to recognize him in this way.”

USDA Seeking Application For Organic Initiative USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking applications for a national initiative being offered in North Carolina. Administered under the 2008 Farm Bill’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the EQIP Organic Initiative helps certified organic producers and those transitioning to organic production meet their conservation goals. Technical and financial assistance will help producers plan and implement conservation practices to allow their organic operations to be environmentally sustainable. Funding for the EQIP Organic Initiative will be available soon. Now is the time for certified organic producers and those transitioning to organic productions to work with their local USDA Service Center to establish eligibility and apply so that their applications can be considered when funds become available. EQIP is primarily used to provide financial and technical assistance to implement conservation practices to address soil, water, air, plant, animal, and energy resources. An organic provision targets organic producers and producers transitioning to organic production: Assistance is for conservation practices related to organic production assistance is limited to $20,000 per year and $80,000 during a six year period producers are required to develop and carry out an Organic System Plan (OSP) or carry out practices consistent with an OSP producers must be pursing an organic certification or in compliance with their organic certification The initiative is available for farmers who are certified organic, transitioning to certified organic, or organic exempt according to USDA’s National Organic Program regulations. Farmers can submit applications for the initiative anytime throughout the year. However, NRCS will begin ranking eligible EQIP Organic Initiative applications on February 3, 2012 for possible funding. Applications are ranked based on greatest environmental benefit. For an application to be considered complete for ranking all land and producer eligibility requirements must have been met. Applications that are not complete by the first ranking date will be deferred to the next ranking period, which is anticipated to occur on March 30 and June 1, 2012. Under the EQIP Organic Initiative applicants can apply for numerous conservation practices that benefit natural resources including: experimenting with cover crops and crop rotations, installing intensive grazing infrastructure (grazing plans, internal fencing and water lines), establishing wildlife and pollinator friend-

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 8 ly habitat, and installing seasonal high tunnels. Applicants who apply for the national initiative can also apply for conservation practices under the general EQIP program. Farmers should visit their local USDA Service Center today to apply for available funding for Farm Bill programs and initiatives; see locations at http://offices.usda.gov or in the phone book under Federal Government, U.S. Department of Agriculture. General program information is available at www.nc.nrcs.usda.gov. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Don’t Get BURNED! You Can Be Fined for Illegal Open Burning! Rockingham County Code Enforcement Officer Tinker Woods warns there are strict rules about open burnings because smoke from outdoor fires can cause serious health problems and pollute the air. You can be fined for illegal open burning in Rockingham County and citations may be issued by the Rockingham County Code Enforcement Officers and the Rockingham County Fire Marshal. “Smoke adversely affects people, especially those with sinus, bronchial, and emphysema problems,” Woods explained. If you live outside municipalities that do not have leaf pickup, you are allowed to burn leaves, but you must be considerate of others and you must follow the rules.” He emphasized it is illegal to burn trash for “in the past, we have actually had houses, storage buildings, and vehicles burned due to illegal burnings.” There are many misunderstandings about open-air burning. Some think it is okay to burn trash in barrels because they have always done it that way … but it’s not. Others think it is always okay to burn leaves and branches now during the fall. But that is not true in cities and counties that pick up yard waste. The basic message of Rockingham County’s openburning rule is simple: Only leaves, branches and other plant growth can be burned … nothing else! If it does not grow, do not burn it! That means no trash, lumber, tires or old newspapers. If local pickup is available, you can’t burn leaves and branches either. Do not burn: • Garbage, paper and cardboard • Tires and other rubber products

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The first show of 2012 for The Theatre Guild of Rockingham County is Little Women – The Musical. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel, this wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating new musical. It follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with issues that are as relevant today as when they were written. Auditions will be held on January 5 and 6 at 7:00 p.m., at the Rockingham Community College Auditorium in the Advanced Technologies Building. There is additional information available concerning auditions on our website: www.tgrc-nc.com. Please mark your calendars now and plan to come out to the Rockingham Community College Auditorium in the Advanced Technologies Building to see Little Women –The Musical on March 2, 3, 9, and 10 at 7:30 p.m., and March 4 and 11 at 2:30 p.m. TGRC is very excited about The Everlasting IMPROV Stopper, something new we are hosting on January 28, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., as a fundraiser for the spring production of Willy Wonka. Similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway," a handful of highly trained actors will perform games and create laughs right before your eyes based on suggestions from the audience. Admission is $5.00 and the Encore Café will be open during intermission. Auditions for The Everlasting IMPROV Stopper will be January 21, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The second show for TGRC in 2012 will be The Children’s Theatre performance of Ramona Quimby. Auditions are open to all children ages 8-14 and are scheduled to be held on February 10 at 6:30 p.m. and on February 11 at 10:00 a.m., in the Rockingham Community College Auditorium located inside the Advanced Technologies Building. Show dates are April 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 7:30 p.m., and April 15 and 22 at 2:30 p.m. The final show for TGRC this season will be Willy Wonka in June. It will be performed at Rockingham County High School. TGRC is very excited about this show and would like you to “come with us and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination.” Willy Wonka, Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the famous candyman and his new found friend and heir, Charlie Buckett, will feature the songs from the wildly popular film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, along with a professional set, exquisite costumes, and

fabulous actors/actresses from our local area. Willy Wonka is expected to be a show full of pure imagination and splendor for all to enjoy. “If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it.” TGRC would like to offer this experience to the community; however, the cost for Willy Wonka exceeds our normal budget for a show. We are reaching out to the community to ask for donations. The Fundraising Committee will be reaching out to various businesses over the next couple of months to ask for donations. We are also sponsoring a Wonka Bar sale. All proceeds from the sale of these Wonka bars will go directly to the show. We have already sold over 2,000 bars. If you would like to sell Wonka bars for TGRC, please check out our Willy Wonka page on our website. We have additional information available there or you can e-mail our Fundraising Chair at dsmith@tgrc-nc.com. We guarantee it will be a SCRUMDIDDLYUMPTIOUS show! Please spread the word about our upcoming shows and encourage everyone to come out and support our local performing arts.

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One-of-a-kind agriculture entrepreneur course coming The “Agriculture Entrepreneur” the couple enrolled in the eightcourse offered last year through week “Agriculture Entrepreneur” the Small Business Center at course offered at RCC through Rockingham Community the Small Business Center. College helped Carol and Glenn “It was a great course,” said Pryor define their farming ven- Pryor who admits to a romantiture. It is a one-of-a-kind course cized view of the land where not offered elsewhere in the cen- farmers harvest for the good of tral Piedmont. The college will others. “It made me look at this repeat the course from Jan. 5, as a business: is it profitable; can 2012 through Feb. 26, 2012. you make money? I took a look In her second life, the one at my business practices, realized after teaching biology as a career, some mistakes and established Carol Pryor devoted herself to new practices that will be implegrowing her 11-year-old business mented at the start of the next of making and selling Mimi’s selling season.” Soap. As much as she loves that Pryor said the course makes a business, though, the land was person think about their land and calling. see different Specifically, ways to use 64 acres in it. As a R u f f i n result, the hailed – the couple has same land diversified that had their operabeen in the tion, adding family for new items five generasuch as the tions. Not sweet, decoCarol Pryor displays her growsurprising rative New ing prowess s i n c e Zealand jarPhoto by Kimberleigh Forrester Pryor’s allrahdale t i m e pumpkins favorite book is The Good Earth. which they grew this fall for the Three years ago, Pryor first time, as well as new markets answered the land’s call, stuck for their produce, including her fingers in the soil and aspara- Internet sales through Piedmont gus, French filet green beans and Local Foods. a variety of summer squash The Pryors cultivate two of their sprang up. 64 acres. Of the food they grow, As owner of Mimi’s Soap, she said, “We have limited quanPryor had learned many business tity but unlimited quality.” tricks, but agriculture was a new That’s the new slogan for venture. She successfully sold their Birch Fork Farm, LLC, forher asparagus to Green Valley merly Fifth Generation Farm. Grill in Greensboro, but felt she In addition to diversificaand her husband, Glenn, retired tion, the Pryors said the knowlfrom the tobacco industry and co- edge they gained in class helped owner in the farming venture, yield higher profits during the needed a broader view of the last growing season. business of agriculture. And they made friends. In January 2011, therefore, “Everybody helped everybody.”

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Continued from Page 9 More than 90 percent of the hundreds of farms in Rockingham County are family owned like the Pryor’s. The Small Business Center “Agriculture Entrepreneur” course is designed to help farm owners turn a profit. Debi Joyce, an NC REAL trained instructor leads the class. The course, she said, consists of looking at each component of a viable business plan including budgets, marketing strategies, pricing, equipment, human resource needs, management and operating strategy and more. Discussion then follows on how to implement each component. Participants are also told of agencies and resources available to help them with their particular needs. For more information or to preregister, call Wheeler at 3424261, ext. 2316.

SBC starts year with how to choose your business seminar “How to Choose the Best Business for You” is the first free seminar of 2012 offered by the Small Business Center at Rockingham Community College. For anyone interested in starting a business, this seminar is a great way to start the year. All seminars offered through the Small Business Center are free and open to the public. Seminars are held from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center in room 206. “How to Choose the Best Business for You,” will be presented by Mike Collins on Jan. 10. Once you decide on your business venture, you can follow up on Jan. 17 with Kelly and Bill Swanson’s presentation, “That One Thing That Brings You Business.” Bringing in business requires marketing, so on Jan. 24 Emily Balance will explain, “Inexpensive & Creative Ways to Market Your Business.” This will be followed on Jan. 31 with “Mobile Marketing with Your Cell Phone Devices,” presented by Kimberleigh Forrester. If these seminars spark your entrepreneurial spirit, the Small Business Center offers a 10-week “How to Start and/or Stay in Your Own Business.” The course begins Jan. 23 and ends March 26. Classes meet from 68:30 p.m. in the Advanced Tech. building, room 105. For more information or to preregister for seminars or the “How to Start and/or Stay in Your Own Business” course, contact Cathy Wheeler at 3424261, Ext. 2316.

• Building materials, including lumber and wood scraps • Wire, plastics and synthetic materials • Asphalt shingles and heavy oils • Paints, household and agricultural chemicals Homeowners can burn yard trimmings (excluding logs and stumps over six inches in diameter) if: it is allowed under local ordinances; no public pickup is available; and it does not cause a public nuisance. Homeowners can burn campfires, outdoor barbecues, and bonfires for festive occasions. Landowners and contractors also can burn vegetation to clear land or rights-of-way, provided that: • Prevailing winds are away from built up areas and roads. If winds are blowing toward public roads, fires must be at least 250 feet away. • Fires are at least 1,000 feet away from occupied buildings. Lesser distances may be allowed if all property owners in the area sign written waivers and prior approval is obtained from the Regional Division of Air Quality. • Burning is done between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., and nothing is added outside these hours. • Burning is done on the site of origin. For more information on outdoor burning, contact Rockingham County Code Enforcement Officer Tinker Woods at 336-342-8300 or twoods@co.rockingham.nc.us

Board of Commissioners Elect New Chair & Vice-Chair The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners elected a new chair and vicechair at Monday night’s regularly scheduled meeting in the Rockingham County Governmental Center. W. Keith Mabe of Eden was unanimously selected as chairman and James E. Kallam of Stokesdale was unanimously selected as vice-chairman. During the previous year, Mabe had served as vice-chair Mabe and Kallam as chair. Mabe is a realtor, Kallam is a retired businessman, and they both are actively involved within the Rockingham County community. Rockingham County Commissioners offered glowing accolades and words of thanks for the hard work, time, and leadership Kallam displayed over the past year as chair. On behalf of the Board and county citizens, Mabe presented Kallam an engraved, wooden gavel as a token of appreciation for his tireless efforts as the 2011 chairman of the Rockingham County Kallam Board of Commissioners. Mabe, then led last night’s meeting as the newly elected chairman for the 2012 year.

New County Manager Takes Charge Lance L. Metzler started on December 5th, 2011 as the new Rockingham County Manager. He was county manager of Montgomery County and replaced Tom Robinson who retired after being in this role since December 2001. Assistant County Manager/Human Resources Director Ben Neal has served as interim county manager. Lance L. Metzler’s qualifications include many years of professional experiences, visionary leadership, and governmental innovations. Since 2005, Metzler served as county manager for the County of Montgomery, NC, where some of his top accomplishments are the following: the first Strategic Plan for the County; Metzler the first official Capital Improvement Plan; a team approach for operations and long-term planning; and a pro-active approach to growth and customer service in a diverse community. He served as county administrator/manager for the County of Northampton, VA, between 2000 and 2005. Some of the milestone accomplishments included: first Sustainable Technology Industrial Park in the nation; a new County facility to house County services; collaborative efforts for regionalism to address housing, water and sewer needs; aggressive Land Use Plans; and Distinguished Budget Awards.

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Notes from RCC Smathers leaves research and planning to others After 21 years as director of facilitates the program review institutional research and plan- process, facilitates grants and ning at Rockingham Community writes grants. College, Dave Smathers of Eden Since coming to the college is retiring effective Jan. in 1990, Smathers has 1, 2012. overseen the implePrior to his service mentation of two Title at RCC, Smathers had III U.S. Department of retired from the United Education grants. States Air Force as a “This has been, master sergeant. His perhaps, the most work had been centered rewarding part of my at the Ira C. Eaker career,” he said. Center for Professional “When I came here Development at there were approxiSmathers Maxwell Air Force mately 50 computers Base located near on campus. We were Montgomery, Al. There able to strengthen our resources Smathers was involved in conthrough the Title III funding so ducting surveys, collecting data that today we have over 1,500 and evaluating the effectiveness computers. We’ve been able to of programs offered through the improve our infrastructure and center. technology with fiber optics and It was, he said, “a natural by networking the campus.” migration” into his role at RCC Title III funds have also been where his department conducts used to study developmental edusurveys, compiles data, and pre- cation. This includes compiling pares federal and state reports and studying the demographics about the programs and services of students requiring supplemenoffered at RCC. In his role, tal courses in reading, math, Smathers is instrumental in the and/or English as well as followstrategic planning process con- ing their success during and after ducted annually at the college, completing the courses. This

study continues but has already yielded the creation of the oncampus Student Success Center and the increased number of developmental courses offered each semester. “So much good has come out of those grants,” said Smathers. What he has enjoyed most, though, are the people. “I’ve been privileged to work under three good presidents. Each has had a different leadership style, but I have enjoyed a good working relationship with each one.” Of his departmental co-worker, Smathers has nothing but praise. “It’s been great working with Sara (Stultz). We don’t agree on everything but that’s never mattered. It’s been a wonderful working relationship.” A Haywood County native, Smathers and his wife, Jeanie, came to Rockingham County thinking it seemed a good place to raise a family. They’ve raised a daughter and son here. Now, however, Smathers is thinking of traveling and doing occasional consulting on Title III and Title V grants.

RCC to hold final registration for spring semester The final registration period for spring semester 2012 at Rockingham Community College will be held Jan. 4-5 from 10 a.m.7 p.m. Classes begin Jan. 9. Those who complete the application process by Dec. 15 will be able to register for classes as soon as registration opens on Jan. 4. Those who miss the deadline can complete the process during the Jan. 4-5 registration period and then register for classes. Completing the application process by the deadline is encouraged as classes fill up. For questions about the application process, call 342-4261, ext. 2333.

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Request David Price Auto Works Simpson trades computers for plants To be honest, when Kay work for Burlington Industries. Simpson obtained a job at There, she gained satisfaction Rockingham Community knowing she helped people make College in 2003, she only decisions based on accurate data. planned to work five years and Simpson said, “There’s a lot of then retire. Simpson had just creativity involved in systems been laid off from analysis. You design Burlington Industries systems with the goal of after 29 years as a sysmaking a job or functems analyst. She tion easier.” liked her new job so The word “easy” partly much, however, that explains her desire to she stayed almost retire. Computer softtwice as long as she ware is getting increasintended. ingly complex and Initially, Simpson interrelated. “I began was hired to provide programming using Simpson technical support to COBOL, FORTRAN the college through the and ASSEMBLER lannewly created Technical Support guages,” said Simpson. Services Assistant position. RCC “Applications ran on one server. was migrating student records Now, Datatel alone takes five from a legacy system to Datatel. servers to keep that one applica“I scheduled Datatel training for tion running and all five have to campus personnel and developed be up and operational at all lasting relationship with lots of times.” great people,” said Simpson. As Simpson has worked in the comtechnology changed, so did puter field her entire career but Simpson’s role. In 2005, she she is ready to trade it for hortibecame the systems administra- culture, house remodeling, golf tor, with the responsibility of and “spending as much time outmaintaining Datatel’s application side as possible.” She has a onesoftware. “Helping in the Datatel year-old grandson, Jude, and diftraining sessions prepared me for ferent priorities so the 2008 that role. I enjoy it. It’s fun and retirement she planned almost a not too stressful.” decade ago is coming to fruition. She says she knew in high On Jan. 1, 2012, Simpson will school that she wanted to work officially retire. In her son’s nurswith computers, likening it to ery she will work part-time landputting a puzzle together. scaping, spend more time with Therefore, despite her high Jude and let her life take a new school counselor’s objections direction. that computers were not going to “RCC is a good place to work,” be a money maker, Simpson she said. “It’s been a rewarding enrolled in RCC, graduated with environment and I’ve enjoyed an Associate in Applied Science being a part of its evolution for in Computer Science and went to the past nine years.”

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Notes from RCC Thousands of Rockingham County citizens and others have allowed Rockingham Community College to be a part of their lives this year – in classrooms, online, through the retirement center and more. Hundreds have assisted the college through donations of their time, talents and monetary gifts. The trust put in the college and the gifts given to the college are not taken for granted and do not go unrecognized. Therefore, RCC students, clubs, employees and its Center for Active Retirement try to give back. Thank you for allowing us to do the following during 2011: - Serve as reading buddies to nursing and assisted living home residents. - Donate, purchase, cook and/or serve food to the disadvantaged in the county. - Provide Christmas gifts to disadvantaged children. - Clean roadsides. - Assist Rockingham County Soil and Water Conservation District in creating a butterfly garden. - Assist the Dan River Basin Association and REI in creating a walking trail. - Mail Christmas cards to military - Collect and give books to children in local preschools. - Serve on various boards throughout the county. - Work with the U.S State Department to use art to bring together Bahrain and Saudi Arabian communities in conflict. - Partner with areas children to make and deliver Christmas cards to area nursing homes. - Provide entertainment to nurs-

ing home residents, at nutrition sites, and at a church. - Hold blood drives. - Use art exhibits to bridge understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims in Rockingham County and across the nation. - Operate a health fair. - Volunteer at Eden RiverFest. - Operate a Safe-Trick-or-Treat. - Participate in the Martin Luther King Unity Breakfast. - Participate in the Multiple Sclerosis Walk. - Raise funds and participate with teams in the Relay for Life. - Offer domestic violence awareness workshops. - Participate in a pen pal program with elementary school students. - Partner with Caregivers of Rockingham County in the “Back Pack Project” for grandchildren being raised by grandparents. - Sponsor an AARP Driver Safety Program. - Participate in the Bowl-A-Thon. - Assist with Trunk-or-Treat at a local church. - Sponsor a salute to county military veterans. - Provide gifts to nursing home residents. - Donate food to Battered Women’s Shelter. - Partner with NC State Employees Credit Union to send calling cards and other gift items to military members serving overseas at Christmas. - Volunteer at the Charlie Poole Festival. - Hold a 9/11 10-year anniversary service. - Provide concerts free for your entertainment.

- Offer community attendance at installation service of RCC president, Dr. Michael S. Helmick. - Wire a new fellowship hall. - Participate in the Hospice Walk. - Assist dentists with dental needs of the disadvantaged. - Ring bells for Salvation Army. - Participate in the Living and Aging Expo at the National Guard Armory. - Hold a concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity. - Partner with Rockingham Reads to offer a free evening program about a chosen book. - Make machine parts to support the McMichael High School technology education classes. - Repair machine parts for Rockingham County School System’s maintenance department. - Repair machine parts for local volunteer fire departments. - Volunteer at the Eden Rubber Duck Regatta. - Participate in Veterans Stand Down for homeless veterans. - Volunteer at the Duane Best Auditorium Seat Replacement Reception at Morehead High School. - Assist with Special Olympics. - Assist with Junior Olympic Volleyball. - Hold a community baseball seminar on recruiting. - Take new socks and gently used books to nursing home residents We look forward to continuing this community-college partnership throughout 2012 and the years to come.

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Continued from Page 10 As town manager for the Town of West Point, VA, from 1997 to 2000, his accomplishments included developing an industrial park; a Farmer’s Market; a Bikeway and Scenic Vista; a historical walking tour; a police department; an Emergency Operation Program; and Wastewater Treatment and Airport service development through regional efforts. Metzler also worked for the Town of Kingstree, SC, and the Town of Troy, NC. He has been featured in numerous governmental magazines, publications, and productions; is a credentialed International City/County Manager’s Association (ICMA) Manager; and is actively involved with city/county governmental associations. In addition, he was charter president of the West Point Rotary Club, a member of Seven Lakes Baptist Church, and a Pi Kappa Phi Alumni. Metzler has an undergraduate degree in Urban/Regional Planning at East Carolina University and is currently completing a master’s in Public Administration from Old Dominion University. He has done graduate work at Virginia Tech along with UNC Chapel Hill’s Public Executive Leadership Academy (PELA), and the University of Virginia’s Senior Executive Institute (SEI). Rockingham County Government Rockingham County is governed by the five-member Board of Commissioners, elected atlarge to serve four-year terms. County Manager Metzler will have a variety of responsibilities, including the implementation of policies formed by the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners, the organization and administration of county departments, and the preparation of the recommended annual budget. The day-to-day operation of Rockingham County Government will be the responsibility of Metzler and his staff. Under his leadership as the new county manager, the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners' plans and objectives will be executed. Since 1785, Rockingham County has enjoyed many natural resources and scenic beauty. It sits north of Greensboro in the Piedmont Triad, bordering Virginia. The county seat is Wentworth with five additional municipalities: Eden, Reidsville, Madison, Mayodan, and Stoneville. Rockingham County has been called North Carolina‘s North Star! It is located within the Greensboro-High Point Metropolitan Statistical Area; has a total land area of 566 miles; with 93,000 residents. Rockingham County’s annual General Fund Budget is $82 million with 640 employees. The Rockingham County Governmental Center is located at 371 NC 65 in Wentworth, NC, and the county’s website is www.co.rockingham.nc.us. The Facebook address is www.facebook.com/rockinghamcountync and Twitter is www.twitter.com/rockinghamconc

McClintock named Appraiser of Year The North Carolina Association of Assessing Officers (NCAAO), selected Mark McClintock, as the 2011 Appraiser of the Year. McClintock is Appraisal Supervisor with Rockingham County Tax Administration. This was the first time the NCAAO, representing 100 counties, bestowed such prestigious recognition on one North Carolina tax appraiser. It will be an annual commendation presented in recognition of outstanding achievement McClintock in property tax assessment. The award signifies that McClintock is working hard to promote professionalism, education and dedication to the tax assessment profession. The Appraiser of the Year award was presented Nov. 10th in New Bern during the organization’s annual conference. Qualifications for the award included: • Must be a NCAAO member in good standing • Must have five years continuous appraisal service as a Certified County Appraiser (at local government or state level) • Must have demonstrated exceptional performance record over the past two years, and • Must be active in his/her community. NCAAO President Jim Wrenn and members of the Executive Board congratulated McClintock on his accomplishments and contributions to the property tax profession. Rockingham County Tax Administrator Karen Carter echoed Wrenn’s sentiments when she described McClintock: “He is an exceptional employee who always gives 150 percent. Mark exemplifies hard work, dedication, and perseverance.” A native of Rockingham County, McClintock, began working with Rockingham County Government in 1997 in the tax office in personal property and advanced to land records technician in 1999. He was promoted to the Real Property Division in 2000 and, then promoted to Tax Appraisal Supervisor in 2006. Mark is a Certified Real Property Appraiser by the North Carolina Department of Revenue, a Certified Personal Property Appraiser by the North Carolina Department of Revenue, and a Certified Mapper by North Carolina Property Mappers Association. McClintock and his wife, Sarah, have one daughter, Rose Anna. He volunteers with Hospice of Rockingham County and enjoys fishing and riding his motorcycle.

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Morehead Welcomes New Trustees, Officers Two new members have council levels. He coached youth been appointed to the Morehead sports, including soccer, football, Memorial Hospital’ baseball, wrestling and Board of Trustees and basketball, for 18 new officers have been years. He and wife elected. Deborah, an educator, New Board memhave three grown chilbers are W. Eugene dren. Russell and Dr. James Dr. Parsons, B. Parsons. Mr. 65, was in private Russell is a Mayodan practice with Eden attorney who is Internal Medicine employed as from 1978 through Barham Rockingham County’s 2007. In 2007 he legal counsel. Dr. joined Morehead Parsons is a Morehead Memorial Hospital as Memorial Hospital the founding member hospitalist who, as of the hospital’s hospiChief of Staff, will reptalist program. He resent the hospital’s attended Florida medical staff on the Military School and Board. They replace received his underretiring Board memgraduate and medical bers Martha Hopkins degrees, as well as Russell and former Chief of internship and residenStaff Mark Jordan, cy training in internal MD. medicine, from the Mr. Russell, 61, University of Florida attended Madisonin Gainesville. He and Mayodan High School wife Margaret have and received his four grown children. undergraduate and law In addition to serving degrees at the as Chief of Staff, he is University of North chairman of Morehead Carolina-Chapel Hill. Memorial Hospital’s Parsons He has held the posiPhysician Advisory tion of County Council and serves on Attorney since 1987 and is cur- the Board of Directors of the rently president of the North Carolina Hospital Rockingham Community Association. College Foundation Board of Board officers elected for Directors and a member of the the current fiscal year are R. Salvation Army Board of Scott Barham; Chairman; Jim Directors. In 2006 he was named Burnette, Vice Chairman; and North Carolina County Attorney Judy Rouse, Secretary-Treasurer. of the Year. He has been actively Mr. Barham is successor to Dr. involved in youth activities, William “Bill” McLeod who will serving as a Boy Scout leader in continue to serve as a Board Mayodan and at the district and member. Morehead Hosp. President and CEO W. Carl Martin presents a plaque of appreciation to outgoing Board member Martha Hopkins for her years of service. She served 2 three-year terms, October 2005 September 2011.

Outgoing Board member Mark Jordan, MD, who, as Chief of Staff, represented the medical staff from October 2009 through September 2011.

Pat Steed receives a plaque of appreciate from Martin for his service on the Board of Trustees, October 2007 October 2010

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RCS Students Participate in State Honors Choir Eight Rockingham County Schools’ students were among the hundreds selected to participate in NC Honors Chorus concerts during the NC Music Educators’ Conference in Winston-Salem. Students were selected by audition and performed Sunday, November 13 in the Stevens Center of Performing Arts. Rockingham County student participants in the Elementary Honors Chorus included Grace Barrios and Cason Pyrtle, of South End Elementary School (Marcy Pyrtle, teacher). North Carolina Middle School Honors Chorus participants included Cale Davis of Holmes Middle School (Eric Johnson, teacher); Cory Lockhart and Mattie Wingfield, of Western Rockingham County Middle School (Dr. Bev Vaughn, teacher); and Morgan Pyrtle of Rockingham County Middle School (Angel Rudd, teacher). High School Honors Chorus participants were Jocelyn Wade of McMichael High School (Ann Pratt, teacher) and Matthew Tolodziecki of Rockingham County High School (Beverly Burke, teacher).

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“Shoot Your Art” in January! Central Piedmont Regional Artist Hub Grant Workshop, January 23@5pm in the Agricultural Center, 525 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth NC 27375. David Allen of the United Arts Council in Greensboro will be presenting a workshop on ways to create a competitive proposal for the Regional Artist Grant. This grant is open to residents of Rockingham, Randolph, Guilford, Caswell and Alamance Counties in North Carolina. CPRAH grants are due to the Rockingham County Arts Council on Thursday, February 16 by 5pm. Grants will then be reviewed by a panel as to the project, proposal’s completion, artist qualifications, supporting artwork and budget. David will go over these criteria and your questions are welcome! The workshop is free but you must pre-register by Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. "Shoot Your Art" Photographing and Preparing Work for Digital Submission

Join Photographer Carl V. Galie, Jr. in a workshop that explores techniques on effectively photographing your artwork, working with digital files, computer software options, and how to upload, edit, re-size and name files for entry into exhibits, shows and grant proposals. From 1998 through 1999 Carl taught a continuing education course in Nature photography at Rockingham Community College. From 2000 to 2002 he taught The Art of Nature Photography at the Sawtooth Center for Visual Art in WinstonSalem, NC. Carl is the past president of the board of directors of Associated Artists of WinstonSalem, and is also a featured artist for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and one of the founding members of The North American Nature Photography Association. Carl has published two books and is touring with his new photojournalistic work on mountaintop removal.

Workshop is held at the Dan River Art Market & Gallery, 1122 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth, NC 27375. Cost for Arts Council members: $10, Cost for nonmembers: $20. Plan to bring any questions (or email specific topics you’d like addressed to info@artsinrockingham.org, all other materials provided. This workshop has two time options, 10am and 6pm. If we have enough interest, we'll offer both. Please choose the time best for you and pre-register by Friday, January 13. For more information and to register email info@artsinrockingham.org or call 336.349.4039 This event is sponsored by the North Carolina Arts Council, and the members of the Rockingham County Arts Council, investing in the arts and artists of Rockingham County. The RCAC is the focal point/umbrella organization for the arts and information about the arts in Rockingham County

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dumped. Yet there are skeptics as to whether this would be true, considering that if privately owned, the landfill could begin accepting more trash from new sources out of county and state, increasing the contents sooner. Then the county would be left with the problem of finding another landfill location sooner than expected. The commissioners will here the proposal in their upcoming meeting, but there is no indication that this proposal will or will not be considered for further discussion. There are many aspects that must be considered and studied before a decision would be brought before the public. This comes right on the heals of a visit from D r . Arnd Seyfert, SEF, from Zwickau, Germany, who was very impressed during his Dec.

6th visit of the Public Landfill. He is touring landfills in the U.S as part of his career study of solid waste disposal. He was hosted on this adventure by GEJenbacher, distributors of electric generators powered by methane gas recovered from landfills. He presented the concept of constructing and maintaining a landfill specifically to maximize the production of methane. While touring the county’s public landfill, he was intrigued with our practice practice of covering the waste with a tarp each night to increase operational efficiency, as well as by the lack of glass containers in the waste stream. Having satisfied himself that Rockingham’s gas recovery system will be successful, Seyfert graciously offered a few tips to improve the local county’s process.

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RCC Students named to academic lists Rockingham Community College announces those named to the fall semester 2011 President’s List and Dean’s List. To qualify for the President's List, students must be enrolled full-time (12 or more credit hours) and maintain a 4.0 gradepoint average. Named to the President’s List are • Brown Summit – Jonathan Lee Worley; • Eden – Lynsey Lee Caillouet, Katie Marie Chilton, Felisa Marie Courts, Tasha Jean Cox, Kwantisha Monique Foster, Darryl Keith Griffin, Angela Southard Kirkman, Thomas Lowell Knight, Desbee Tyrone McDaniel, Deborah S. Wheatley, Sari Alyse Williams; • Gibsonville – Raquel Tasha McCain, Rochelle Nicole McCain; • Greensboro – Charles Walter Hall, Michael Scott Jones; • Madison – Paul David Foster, Kathleen Diane Harris, Lauren Washburn Webster; • Mayodan –Samantha Shae Mabe, April Michelle Manring; • McLeansville – Leah Christine Fantauzzo; • Pelham – Anthony Michael Ballard, Cassadee Brianna Dosher, Alan Dale Peek; • Reidsville – Chiquita Danielle Baity, Roger Dale Billingsley, Jonathan William A. Boles, Anna Marie Carter, Hannah Nichole Casey, Thomas Emmett Dunbar, Joan R. Eastwood, Brittany Nicole Fincanon, Audrey Jane Forrest, Sabrina Faye Gregory,

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County Government Appoints New Personnel Analyst Rockingham County Government recently appointed Nichole McLaughlin as a personnel analyst to assist departments with recruiting and selecting the best candidates for County jobs. Personnel analysts administer benefits for County employees; conduct training, new employee orientation, and Family Medical Leave processes and requirements; and help interpret County policies and practices. Interim Rockingham County Manager Ben Neal said: “We are very fortunate to have somebody with the vast Human Resources experience and knowledge that Nichole brings to Rockingham County. We're glad to have her join our team.” Originally from Caswell County, McLaughlin was previously the Human Resources Officer in Caswell County, and then served in Employee Relations with Guilford County. Her undergraduate degree is in Business Management-Human Resources/Psychology from UNC-Charlotte, and her master’s in Human Resources is from Western Carolina University. McLaughlin’s hobbies are reading and scrapbooking.

County Schools’ Teachers Obtain National Board Certification The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) recently named 7 Rockingham County teachers to the elite group of nearly 1,250 educators in North Carolina who earned National Board Certification (NBCT) this year. National Board Certification is considered one of the highest credentials in the teaching profession, and participation is voluntary. Teachers achieve certification through a rigorous performance-based assessment that takes between one and three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and counselors should know and be able to do. Rockingham County Schools congratulates the following educators on their accomplishment: Newest National Board Certified Teachers: Ryan Harden – Rockingham County High Marsha Hurd – Rockingham County High Joshua Hurley – Huntsville Elementary Heather Kelley – Lawsonville Avenue Elementary Theresa Schlosser – Dillard Elementary Betty Shirley – Reidsville High Allison Wright – Stoneville Elementary Renewals: Melissa Bailey – Wentworth Elementary Anne Covington – Williamsburg Elementary Renee Halpin – Stoneville Elementary Leigh Hopkins – Instructional Technology Mary Kirkpatrick – Huntsville Elementary Jane Lockhart – Huntsville Elementary Elizabeth Lynch – South End Elementary Jennifer McCollum – Wentworth Elementary Melissa Motley – Rockingham County High Jeryl Rice – Rockingham County High Shyrl Stadler – Williamsburg Elementary Tara Stratton-Marshall – The SCORE Center Cindy Struth – Douglass Elementary Beverly Vaughn – Rockingham County High Susan Watkins – Douglass Elementary

Reidsville Senior Center, Fitness Center temporarily closed City officials have closed the lower level of the Parks & Recreation building which houses the Senior Center and Fitness Center. No interruption in the majority of senior citizen services is anticipated, said Reidsville City Manager Michael Pearce, although some of those services will be relocated in the interim. Recently, the City had requested a consultative visit from OSHA to review its buildings for any maintenance and occupational safety issues. During that visit on December 6, OSHA suggested the Parks & Recreation basement level be checked for mold and mildew. Preliminary findings Wednesday from that review show that there is mold on that level of the building, but further testing will be done. Tom Wiggins, Assistant City Manager over Parks & Recreation, conferred with City Manager Pearce about closing the lower level upon

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MHS Best Auditorium Project Update The diagonal-designed front curtain closed on the first 50 years of the auditorium at J. M. Morehead High School, Eden NC. On November 19, 2011, the new, dark red velour curtains opened for the Golden Anniversary Celebration and Choral Reunion at R. Duane Best Auditorium. Also this year, the City of Eden earned the designation of an All-America City 2011 for community endeavors. An audience of nearly 1,000 christened the new seats that total 1624. In additional, several of the new eight wheelchair spaces were used. Also, several other seats have moveable arms that accommodate someone getting out of a wheelchair. What a wonderful provision! The Celebration highlights include: • Debra Stowe, Duane Best Scholarship Fund Secretary, emceed the Celebration and introduced distinguished guests. ∑ President Lynn Tuttle welcomed the Rockingham County Schools officials during the ribbon cutting as they publicly accept the new seats and stage curtains. They were Nell Rose, Board of Education Chair, Supt. Dr. Rodney Shotwell and Betty Harrington, MHS Principal. • 175 former Duane Best’s students sang in his final reunion choir and lead the audience in the National Anthem. • The MHS JROTC Color Guard presented the flags, First Sgt. David Bray, instructor. • The MHS Jazz Band with Mr. Sean McClure, Director, gave a preshow. • A DVD show of the 2-year project campaign, compiled by Rick Wall of Compute This. • Bishop Dr. Ralph “Donnie” Graves gave a heart-warming invocation. • Eric Johnson directed the Holmes Middle School EighthGrade Girls Chorus. • Sharon Barnett directed the MHS Vocal Ensemble. The Celebration theme of “consider yourself one of the family” and sung by the choir honored the 1475 actual donors as well as others giving “spare change for seat change.” Gloria T. Best, project coordinator, shared a few statistics: 1. Donors designating graduations years honored 71 years, 1947 – 2018. 1. The Class of 1961 donated 84

seats led by Larry Funderburk, Algood TN. 2. The Class of 1963 provided 82 seats led by Rod and Betty Snow, Denver CO. 3. The Class of 1974 gave 35 seats led by Sheree and Allen Mills, Rancho Palo Verdes CA. 4. Both Classes of 1955 and 1960 gave 25 seats. 5. Nearly a dozen people had passed away who had received seat tributes with their names on the WALL OF HONOR. 6. The WALL OF HONOR plaque in the auditorium lobby lists Donors and Tribute Names in these categories: Gold Sponsor, Silver Sponsor, Bronze Sponsor and Friends. The Sign Shop of Eden prepared the signage. 7. The City of Eden, Tourism Development, sponsored the WALL OF HONOR signage. The MHS Best Auditorium is a landmark on Eden promotional mate-

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rials. Performances benefit the schools and the community and welcome visitors to our city. The reunion choir concluded the Celebration with “The Lord Bless You and Keep You.” Alumni in town from California to Florida continued to socialize in the cafeteria. Judy Wall of Events by Judy and her volunteers coordinated the reception. Area contributors included: Barbour Studio & Gallery, Bateman’s Flowers, Chinqua Penn Plantation Greenhouses, Eden’s Food Lions #952 and #243 and Walmart Supercenter, Elree’s Sweet Shoppe, Johnson’s Florist & Antiques, Purlina’s Gift Baskets, Terri’s Catering and Bakery. Troublesome Highway Band, an Eden band including several MHS grads, continued the Celebration with music played at the Whistle Jacket Grille. Vocalists included Lisa

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So we have made it to 2012! just how I exercise. My brother When I was in school years that hikes in the canyons around LA, started with a 2 sounded really my mother works out with a balfar away and I certainly thought ance of cardio and does light 45 was way old. Now I weights twice a week tell my wife that I canso see you need to find not be having a mid-life out what works for crisis because I am you. going to be around till I The easiest way to get am 120 so I am only a on the Healthy Road third of the way though and stick with it is to my life. There are days make sure that YOU where parts of me feel are the reason you older than others but for want to get healthy. the most part I think I This sound easy but White make a pretty good what I mean is that “old” guy. saying I want to be a It’s the time of year where we are size 8 for my class reunion is too supposed to make Resolutions short of a goal. What happens for the New Year. People say this after the reunion? You have no will be the year that I other goal. My overall goal is to ________(fill in the blank). The stay healthy enough to keep up blank can be filled with anything with my kids. So my goal for from lose weight to get orga- 2012 is going to be to try somenized. The reality is that by thing new as often as possible. I January 15th most of us have have already started with a new already given up and turned back class at the Eden Y. Kettlebells!! to our routines. Let’s make this It is weights and cardio at the the year to get on the Healthy same time and it only last 30 minRoad. You have to make this utes. My hope for you is that this about your health and not about a will be your Year of Your size or a number on the scales it Something NEW. The research has to be about feeling GREAT! shows that happy people are People have the idea that being healthier and live longer so find healthy means to be skinny and something that makes you happy. that’s just not true. People’s bod- One thing that makes me very ies are all different and respond happy is that on Dec 31st 1991 I to exercises in different ways. I married someone who I love am a complete cardio junkie. I even more today than I did then would much rather swim or bike on that day 20 years ago. Happy than go to the weight room that’s 20th Anniversary Amy!

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 16 learning the results. “I would rather err on the side of caution,” Wiggins said of temporarily closing the Center, “especially when our senior citizens and staff are involved.” The main level of the building, which houses some administrative staff and the gymnasium, tested negatively for any mold or mildew. Senior Center staff will be relocated from their Washington Avenue location to offices in the Teen Center on Sprinkle Street while recreation staff will be housed on the main level of the Parks & Rec building. The nutrition site has moved to Reidsville Pentecostal Holiness Church, 413 Dameron Road, Reidsville, until further notice. Physical activities will be conducted in the gymnasium area. Wiggins said, following further testing, the next step will be to determine what is at the root of the mold and mildew problem and what will need to be done to correct the situation. City officials are looking into other temporary options for the Senior Center participants until the mold problem can be remedied. “We’re sorry for any inconvenience to our Senior Center and Fitness Center patrons,” City Manager Pearce said, “but our first concern is the health and safety of our citizens and staff. That’s why we wanted to take this proactive step while assessing the situation. The services we provide to our senior citizens are an important function of the City and we will keep providing them. Temporarily we will have to provide them in a slightly different manner, but we will continue to offer the highest level of services to our seniors.”

New County Manager One of the First in Give-A-Life Blood Drive Accidents and medical emergencies don’t take holidays because blood is desperately needed every minute and every day! One of the first blood donors at Rockingham County’s Give-A-Life Blood Drive in December was the new County Manager, Lance L. Metzler. “I’m thankful to be a blood donor,” Metzler said. “This is a wonderful way for Rockingham County employees and citizens to show real spirit during this special season of the year.”

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Sanitary Cafe of Reidsville reopened under new ownership with an official ribbon cutting officiated by Mayor Festerman. Guests included city and chamber officials, for Rep. Nelson Cole and family and friends. The well known restaurant is located at 223 Peidmont Street, Reidsville and is locally owned and operated.

Morehead Secures $361,000 Grant for Rockingham Health Care Alliance

The Rockingham County Health Care Alliance will use a $361,000 grant from the Duke Endowment Fund to improve access to health care for low-income and uninsured residents of Rockingham County. Alliance leaders include Chairman W. Carl Martin, Interim Director Jennifer Nixon, Reidsville Free Clinic Executive Director Leslie Deaton, and Morehead Memorial Hospital Foundation Executive Director Ed Holbrook. Morehead Memorial Hospital, serving as the lead agency for the Rockingham County Health Care Alliance, has received a two-year, $361,000 grant from the Duke Endowment Fund. The grant will be used to develop begin implementation of the comprehensive healthcare delivery plan for Rockingham County. The plan was developed earlier in 2011 and has the following primary objectives: Improve access to healthcare for low-income and uninsured residents of Rockingham County; Increase the number of providers delivering care to this population; and, Coordinate health education efforts throughout the county, particularly related to tobacco use. Four staff positions will be funded through this grant including: • A mid-level provider (nurse practitioner or physician assistant) ; • A medical assistant who, along with the mid-level provider, will be under the direction of the Free Clinic of Rockingham County and will address the first two objectives. They will provide coverage three days a week at the Free Clinic and two days a week at two new sites—one in Eden and the other in Madison; • An eligibility and enrollment specialist who will coordinate patient visits to the sites and will assist with the implementation of a shared information technology (IT) system; and, • A donated care coordinator

who will work two days a week to develop, implement and coordinate a county-based model of donated specialist care. This individual will be responsible for tracking care provided by specialists to low-income, uninsured patients across Rockingham County and will also assist Alliance members (the Free Clinic of Rockingham County, Rockingham County Department of Public Health, Morehead Memorial Hospital and Annie Penn Hospital) in referring uninsured patients for specialist care.

“To open our doors in Eden and Western Rockingham County has been nothing short of a dream for many years,” said Leslie Deaton, Executive Director of the Free Clinic of Rockingham County. “That dream is now realized thanks to the generous support of The Duke Endowment. It is with great anticipation that we spread our wings to these satellite sites and provide quality, comprehensive health care to those in our county who are economically disadvantaged and uninsured. Interim Alliance Director Jennifer Nixon, who was instrumental in submitting the proposal to the Duke Endowment, added, “This will provide a new level of healthcare access to many in Rockingham County who otherwise would not receive benefit.” The grant also provides startup funding for a shared IT system that will help facilitate the program’s activities. “This grant will give life to the strategic plan that has been developed by the Rockingham County Health Care Alliance over the course of this year,” said W. Carl Martin, President and CEO of Morehead Memorial Hospital and chairman of the Alliance’s Board of Directors.

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Parenting Through The Years Workshops offered Rather than offer smaller parenting workshops throughout the year, the Rockingham County Partnership for Children decided to pool their resources and offer on big conference on January 21st of 2012. They are thrilled to have many dynamic presenters share information on a variety of parenting topics throughout this all day event. Presenting Toddlers to Teenagers: Parenting Through the Years, the Partnership for Children will only ask for $10 per individual or $15 for two. Call Amber Williamson now to register at 336-342-9676, ext. 201. The day will begin at Osborne Baptist Church, 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden, at 9am with registration and refreshments available at 8:30am. There will be free quality childcare onsite, and transportation is available. Breakfast and lunch is provided and all participants receive a free book. Pre-registration is required. From 9am – 10:15 pm will be an informative session called Toddlers to Teenagers: Parenting Through the Years. The Keynote and featured speaker will be Elizabeth Montero-Cefalo, Loving Guidance Associate. Elizabeth has a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Miami. Dr. Becky Bailey and the Miami-Dade County Public School District recognized her classroom as a model Conscious Discipline classroom. As a parent of two young children, Elizabeth can share many stories and videos of Conscious Discipline in action in the home

Red Cross Continued from Page 1 - Saturday, January 28th, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm, Woodmont United Methodist Church, 1926 Richardson Street, Reidsville, blood drive hosted by the Reidsville Junior Service League and the Reidsville Jr. Woman’s Club, call Jonelle at 342-7745 or Natalie at 348-4648 for an appointment - Monday, January 30th; 3:00 – 7:30 pm, Lowes United Methodist, 3191 Hwy 87, Reidsville, call Carolyn Pegram at 349-3805 for an appointment - Monday, January 30th; 3:30 – 8:00 pm, New Vision Fellowship, 1135 West Academy Street, Madison, call the church office at 362-2356 for an appointment

as well. She is committed to connecting with all children, especially the most difficult. From 10:30 – 11:45 there will be session workshop choices including - Teaching Self Regulation and Impulse Control to Infants and Toddlers presented by Elizabeth Montero-Cefalo. A growing amount of evidence indicates that children are entering kindergarten and first grade lacking the ability to self-regulate. Because self-regulation emerges through social connections, it is imperative that we teach impulse control to our infants and toddlers through attuned interactions. Learn natural and easy ways to

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develop these essential executive skills while connecting with your baby or toddler. Planet Healthy Youth: Healthful Living Tips for the Whole Family presented by Deirdre Moyer, Student Health Coordinator, Rockingham County Schools. The life expectancy of our children is decreasing for the first time in recent history due to the increased prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity. Join us for an interactive workshop where you will learn tips and activities you can do at home to help create a more healthy lifestyle for your entire family. Helpful information on how to get kids moving and eating nutritious foods will be shared. Is this Normal?” Child Development 101 presented by Amy Swisher, Program Coord. / Evaluator, Rockingham County Partnership for Children. At what age should a child be sitting up, walking, talking, or reading? Have you ever wondered why toddlers bite, preschoolers hit, and teenagers talk back? Join us for an overview of the ages and stages of child development along with suggestions for what parents can do to support their child’s healthy development along the journey. After lunch, , the Session 2 Workshop Choices from 12:30pm – 1:45pm include: She Hit Me! He Took My Toy!” Using Conflict as a Teaching Opportunity presented by

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Mayodan Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes Kevin Dewayne Gusler, 29, of Mayodan pled guilty in Rockingham County Superior Court this week to three counts of indecent liberties with a child, one count of sex offense with a child, and one count of second degree kidnapping. Judge Stuart Albright sentenced Gusler to 15 to 18 years in the North Carolina Department of Corrections. Gusler was also ordered to register as a sex offender and undergo sex offender treatment. In 2008 and 2009, authorities with the Madison Police Department and Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department investigated Gusler for inappropriately touching two preteen boys.

Guardian ad Litem volunteer makes the holidays bright After asking her to close her eyes for a surprise, David* leads Marcia Harris into his aunt’s kitchen, where his mom, aunt, and little sister are baking Christmas cookies together. While baking cookies might seem common, especially at this time of year, it was the first time in 18 months that David and his little sister had been reunited with their mother outside of a visitation room. “I was so touched by this scene that it brought tears to my eyes,” said Harris. Harris, who lives in Raleigh, is the children’s Guardian ad Litem volunteer. A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a trained community volunteer who is appointed by a district court judge to seek the best interests of abused and neglected children petitioned into the court system by the Department of Social Services. The volunteer investigates – making home visits and talking with the child’s parents, teachers, and social workers – and then independently reports their recommendations to the court. Guardian ad Litem volunteers provide a voice for abused and neglected children in every county. After serving as a Guardian ad Litem for three years, Harris says of her work, “The most personally rewarding aspect of being a GAL is knowing that I am using my time, effort, and skills to directly benefit children who cannot speak and advocate for themselves.” The Rockingham County Guardian ad Litem program is currently seeking volunteers to be the voice of a child in court. If you have an interest in this program, please call 336-634-6106 or visit www.ncgal.org. You can also find out more about the program by visiting their Facebook at: www.facebook.com/ncGuardianAdLitem. Communicate with Your County 24/7

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Clohie Mabe, Tate Chappel, Charley Grace Chappel, Briyana Alston, Devin Andrew, Kaitlyn Somers, Bayley Myers Dance Elite recreational classes participated this past week in local service projects to donate to others in our community. Students, ages 3-7, collected items to fill twenty (20) stockings for the Salvation Army Stuff-A-Stocking campaign and nearly 200 pounds of food items for dogs and cats at the Rockingham County Animal Shelter.

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A Bette-R-Look for 2012 When Bette Hutchens opened her salon at the newest location at 715 Washington Street, Eden, she had a dream. Not just a salon to relax and get your hair done, but also a place to indulge your body and mind. She recently debuted her new Relaxation room where you can unwind before or after any service, featuring relaxing music, simple seating and a romantic flowing ceiling arrangement that will take you away from your daily troubles, even if only for a little while. Bette always dreamed of a place where a person can go and feel really welcome, relaxed and have a positive experience. She believes that the body and mind both need attention and that is why she created the Pamper Packages, which will offer small groups the opportunity to enjoy the services and feel inner peace. With a small group, which could be your business employees’ reward for a great year, your bridal party’s “thank you”, or any other special occasion that you feel your family, friends or special clients need to be shown your sincere appreciation. These special Spa Parties are for ten people or less, men and women alike. We all need to feel like we are living in the life of luxury. When you reserve your own “after hours” or “early morning” Pampering experience, the adventure begins with your choice of spa services. If you

haven’t an idea what to get that special someone for their importance in your life, consider giving the gift they will remember for the rest of their lives. Spa treatments include massages, manicures, pedicures, scalp treatments, haircuts, color, styling, waxing, candling and facials . When calling for a group party please ask for Bette or Erin to schedule your package. May we introduce you to our team of seasoned professionals: Shayne Artis graduated from GTCC in 2007 & began her career as a massage therapist at Massage Envy & joined The BetteRlook team in December 2010. Shayne specializes in deep tissue & pregnancy massage. Tammy Clark graduated from Leon's Beauty School in Greensboro in 2001 and worked for Leon's at Friendly for seven years. She joined our team part time in 2010 while continuing to work at Spoiled (Hair Nails & Face) in Greensboro. Tammy specializes in color & trendy styles to her Rockingham County clients. Stephanie Garrett's career began in 2006 upon graduating from Allen's Beauty Center in Martinsville Va. After interning with Becky Shomali for five years Steph joined The BetterRlook offering her special touch with relaxers & color correction. Ginger Barger graduated from RCC in 1993 & worked at

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Education is important in any society. In our local community that was one of the topics of the State of Rockingham meeting held in November when guests and panelists discussed concerns, ideas, and goals for our county’s future. Moderated by Justin Catanoso, former executive editor of The Business Journal, the event held at Santana’s at Oak Hill Golf and Event Center in Eden, featured four local panelists, Senator Phil Berger, Dr. Michael Helmick of RCC, City Councilman Jim Brunette and Weil-McLain Finance Manager Don Overton. Catanoso challenged the board with his opening, reporting that in Rockingham County of those entering high school, only 2/3 will graduate. In addition to approximately 30% of Rockingham County students not graduating from high school, for those that do, there is too much time being spent at community colleges doing remedial training that should have been done in high school. He stated that we might need to expand charter schools, and offer merit pay.

Emphasizing reading in the early grades is a must due to the huge percentage of children who cannot read at early grade levels, and if they do not catch up, they often drop out.

“Too many kids have been told that success is only achieved via a 4-year degree.”

The panelists were asked: How well is the education system working? Although Burnette said some good things were happening, such as having college advisors in the high schools now, he also noted that, “We need to tackle the home environment. If kids are not challenged by supportive parents, things will not improve.” Helmick said of the top challenges in education, “ The com-

Two Arrested In Ruffin Murder Case Monday December 12th, it was reported that two individuals were found deceased at a fire scene on Stacey Rd. in Ruffin. Tuesday, the two fire victims’ bodies were taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Chapel Hill for autopsy to attempt to determine the identity and cause of death of these individuals. Investigators learned the identity and cause of death of one of these victims from the Medical Examiner’s Office in Chapel Hill. She was idenJohn Willis tified as—Jessica Marie Walker, a White Female, Age 18, from 246 Chandler Rd. in Blanch, NC. According to the Medical Examiner’s report, her death was caused by a gunshot wound and determined to be a homicide. The identity and cause of death of the 2nd victim found on the Stacey Rd. had not yet been determined by the medical examiner by press-time. As this investigation progresses and that information becomes available, additional charges against these two individuals may be forthcoming. The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office to Aaron Willis worked diligently with the Rockingham County Fire Marshal’s Office, the NC State Bureau of Investigation, the Rockingham County District Attorney’s Office, Danville Police Department and the Caswell County Sheriff’s Office, with the primary focus to bring the person or persons responsible for this crime to justice. On Tuesday, December 20th Sheriff Sam Page held a news conference in regards to the arrests of two individuals in connection with the Fire/Homicide. He announced that two brothers had been arrested in connection with the murder of Walker. John Arbery Willis, 21, and Aaron Terrell Willis, 16, both of 1074 Newnam Rd. Pelham, NC (Caswell County) were arrested. John Willis Charged with the First Degree Murder of Jessica Marie Walker and placed in the Rockingham County Jail and is being held under no bond. Aaron Willis is charged with Accessory After The Fact to the felony of First Degree Murder and placed in the Rockingham County Jail under a $500,000 secured bond. Sheriff Sam Page said, “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of these unfortunate crime victims,” and said, “It has been brought to my attention that during the course of the week, several individuals have posted opinions and speculations regarding this crime on Facebook and other social media sites…I ask the following— If you have ANY information pertaining to this homicide case, please call my Investigators here at the Sheriff’s Office at (336) 6343232, your local law enforcement agency, Rockingham County Crimestoppers at (336) 349-9683, or send me a message on Facebook ‘Sam Page’ and I will make sure that information is relayed to Investigators.”

munity college system is tasked with preparing people to go into the workforce. We have to know what the work force is going to be, so we need to know what the jobs are.” In addition he noted that we need the students coming into the college programs that are ready to do college level work. As president of the college, he said what most are saying: we are trying to do more with less money. Berger said the challenge to our community, which is rich in industrial history, is that the large middle management part of our former industrial base has moved away or retired. Although the community has a lot of talent, we are a community in transition. When the community educates and trains our young people, then they go somewhere else for employment opportunity, we create a “brain drain”. Catanoso reported disturbing statistics in the financial side of education in the state such as although 56% of the state budget goes to education; $450 million was cut from grades K-12, $400 million cut from the university system, and $35 million cut from the student aid. Helmick, President of Rockingham Community College, said the community college budgets run a year behind, so RCC is not in a desperate position now because enrollment was up last year. But next year could be problematic because the enrollment is down this year. Average classes of 20 students, could increase by 20% next year, and he has problems retaining teachers because RCC cannot match salaries offered by larger universities. He noted he lost three top people last year. Community colleges need funding to maintain this high level of job placement. Sen. Berger said, “Too many kids have been told that success is only achieved via a 4-year degree.” He said they seldom consider that welders, auto mechanics, etc are needed. Helmick agreed stating there are lots of opportunities for students and that kids can get jobs if they complete programs at RCC. Students do not understand the skills required for employment, skills they can get at RCC like going through the RCC electrician’s program, which in some circumstances, can be accomplished free of charge, and they can have jobs waiting for them. “Our success rate in having students find jobs is about 80% overall. It is 100% in the medical field; 90% in technical areas,” he added. Even with these encouraging statistics Overton reported, “We can’t find skilled people and people do not want to work. The home situation is the key. Employees lose interest at work and many would prefer sitting in front of a computer or I-Pad. There is no incentive to work if unemployment benefits are too long extended.

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December of 2012. Duke Energy workers also joined Shaw Construction in this project. “We are very grateful to the workers at Shaw Construction and Duke Energy for their extreme generosity and willingness to help those in need in our city and county,” stated Eden Police Chief Reece Pyrtle and a Salvation Army Board member. Law enforcement officers from the Eden Police Department and state Highway Patrol assisted in the delivery of the gifts to the Salvation Army.

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the water meter installation. Unless there are special circumstances, you do not have to be at the property when service work is done. Water will be shut off for a brief period of time if a new water meter must be installed. The contractor’s personnel will knock at your door prior to cutting the water off. You may notice a slight discoloration in the water or noise as air in the line passes through plumbing fixtures. This is normal and will clear up after water is run for a few minutes. The installers will run an outside faucet for a few minutes if they see one to help eliminate this problem for customers. Also, if you have any plants, bushes, landscaping or obstacles blocking the water meter box, please remove them as soon as possible. If you experience any problems, please call the city at 6232110, option 1. In addition, for any billing problems or requests for other services provided by the city, please call our Customer Service office at 623-2110, option 1. The emergency telephone number, monitored 24/7, is 432-7249.

Freedom Park will be busy this year By Johnny Farmer, Parks and Recreation Director

With its playground, walking track, multi-purpose field, picnic shelters, softball/baseball fields, skate park, amphitheater and nature trails, Freedom Park is one of the most exciting places to visit in Rockingham County. People from all across the area use the park on a regular basis. Local leagues held weekdays provide quality parks and recreation programs while the walking track, picnic shelters and skate park are used daily. From the first of March to the end of November, there are weekend tournaments, special events and concerts in the park scheduled at Freedom Park for our residents, as well as for visitors to our city. 2012 will be very busy at Freedom Park. Weekend tournaments are scheduled from the first weekend in March to the last weekend in November. Concerts are scheduled the last Saturday of each month at 6:30 p.m. beginning in March and going through November. There are also special events scheduled on a regular basis such as Ribfest and the Fall Festival. During 2012, 49 events are booked from March to November. This does not include the reservations for use of the shelters at the park, which are rented out almost every Saturday and Sunday for the season. 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. These individuals support local businesses by staying in motels, eating in the restaurants and shopping at other locations throughout the area. Freedom Park is a showcase for the City of Eden and Rockingham County and we encourage everyone to take advantage of this great facility. For more information on Freedom Park and the Eden Parks and Recreation Department, please call us at 623-2110, option 3 or visit the city’s website at www.edennc.us.

Long-time finance clerk retires By Tammie McMichael, Director of Finance

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Phyllis Church is starting 2012 off as a happy retiree! In December, Phyllis retired from the city after a long and successful career in the Finance Department. Phyllis is an Eden native and Morehead High School alumni. Before she came to work for the city in 1982, she spent 12 years employed by Central Telephone Company. She started work in city offices in billing and later became the accounts payable clerk. She’s been an invaluable member of the city’s team and the go-to person for many questions or issues in the Finance Department. While we were all sad to see Phyllis leave, we’re so happy that she’ll have more free time to do the things she enjoys the most, including spending time with Sophie, her great-niece.

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domestic law enforcement contracts for personal body armor in the United States, represents a significant milestone in the company's history," Dave Herbener, president and CEO of KDH, said in a statement. KDH expects to begin delivering body armor and accessories to U.S. Customs and Border Protection during the first half of 2012. In October, KDH

announced that the formation of a U.S. law enforcement sales team to target national and local law enforcement agencies. The company's headquarters in Eden is a 139,000-square-foot facility that's used for cutting armor, sewing and ballistic design, as well as administration. (This article appeared in its Dec. 1, 2011 online edition of the Triad Business Journal.)

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Richard’s Meats & Things 1403 S. Scales St., Reidsville 336-342-1881 House of Health This Washington Street business will be holding a class entitled "Cooking for Winter Wellness" on January 14th beginning at 9:00 a.m. This is the first in a series of New Year -- New You classes scheduled for 2012. January's class will discuss the use of tonic herbs in various dishes to help boost the immune system. Come learn about cooking for wellness and sample the healthy goodness! For more information call 336-623-1002. Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 24th at Whistle Jacket Grille. This year’s speaker will be Brenda Sutton with Piedmont Local Foods. Numerous awards will also be given out, including Distinguished Citizen of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Director of the Year and the President’s Award. Do not miss this opportunity to kick off a successful 2012!

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Letters to the Editor

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Rockingham County Split Apart Letter to the Editor, After complaining about redistricting for too many years to remember and while constantly saying there should be a non-partisan redistricting commission established to redistrict after each census, Republicans changed their mind. Apparently, “a non-partisan redistricting commission” works better in campaign speeches than in real life. For the first time in over 100 years, the Republicans won both the House and Senate in North Carolina in the 2010 election. Now the Republicans say that the non-partisan redistricting commission was not a good idea, so they did it themselves. Can you guess what they did to you and the voters in Rockingham County? Over 14,000 Reidsville residents are now in the 91st House District with Stokes County along with Stoneville, Mayodan and Madison. With this new plan, neighbors will be split from neighbors. There will be a much greater chance of voter error as some precincts have been split apart. We don’t yet know how much this plan will add to the cost of elections as different ballots will be used within the same precinct. The only commonality with Stokes County is the county line. Why did they not combine Stokes with Forsyth County where the majority of their commuting workers work? It is called gerrymandering and this is one of the worst cases in the state. They have taken Rockingham County with a population of 93,000, which is about 13,000 more than a PERFECT House District and split it at a time when most of the political and community leaders have been working to unite the county. In the Courts last ruling, they said their interpretation of the North Carolina State Constitution requires the Legislature to redistrict to make counties whole to the extent it is possible. Why did they not do this? Apparently, splitting up Rockingham County will give Republicans a distinct advantage in the election for at least the next 10 years. However, in a recent meeting with their supporters, those in attendance were even puzzled by the plan, according to a recent news article. Jones had the audacity to say that this plan allows the citizens to choose their representative instead of the representative choosing their constituents. How can this be true when the citizens of Reidsville are more than 20 miles from the Stokes county line and have nothing in common with Stokes other than the county line and possibly some relatives? I leave you with this quote by James Freeman Clarke, an American theologian, preacher and author, " A Politician worries about the next election– a Statesman worries about the next generation" Consider what Republicans have done to local education and grants to non-profits that are committed to helping our most vulnerable citizens. If you want to see the re-districting map go to www.ncleg.net and click on the redistricting bar and then click on House DollarDockham.

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History book celebrates 100 years of Family & Consumer Sciences Submitted by Brenda Sutton

If you grew up in North Carolina and your mother or your grandmother has been a major influence in your life, then you will want a copy of Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Service. The coffee table book chronicles the history of home demonstration, extension home economics and the family and consumer sciences program, as it is called today. The book was created especially for this year’s celebration marking the 100th anniversary of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s family and consumer sciences program. It was unveiled in May at the Centennial Gala with over 900 people attending. The program, which began in 1911 in 14 counties, today serves citizens in all the state’s 100 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The book is a testament to what women have done to shape our state. Perhaps your mother or your grandmother was a member of the volunteer organization called home demonstration (1913-1965) or Extension Homemakers (1966-1999) or Extension and Community Association (2000 - present), or maybe she worked as a county extension agent. If so, this book is a “must have.” It chronicles how this Cooperative Extension education program has helped families in the past and present by teaching practical research-based solutions to improve their lives. The stories are guaranteed to warm your heart. In addition to highlights from the 100-year history of FCS, Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Service includes a page on each N.C. Cooperative Extension center and is filled with numerous photos from the history of home demonstration. The book shows the extraordinary impact that the FCS program has made on the state of North Carolina from its earliest days. Through their leadership, members of North Carolina’s home demonstration clubs (known collectively today as the Extension and Community Association) helped build many of the civic institutions that are valued today. Some examples are: • Public libraries: In 1938, Cooperative Extension began collaborating with the State Library in Raleigh to develop a reading program for home demonstration clubs. Extension offices and home demonstration club houses were among the state’s first libraries in many rural counties. From the early 1940s through the 1960s, clubs raised money for local libraries or book mobiles – libraries on wheels. History shows that in 1941, North Carolina was one of the most illiterate states in the U.S. By 1957, all but six counties had at least one book mobile, more than any other state in the nation. Nutritious school lunches: In the 1930s, Extension specialists

promoted more milk in children’s diets to prevent disease. One way to do that was to serve cream-based soups to children at school. Since there were no lunchrooms in the schools, the home demonstration clubs started cooking and serving soups to school children. This effort became the forerunner of today’s school nutrition programs, now administered by the state Department of Public Instruction.

The book is a testament to what women have done to shape our state. • Fresh, local food: Curb markets were started in 1920s to provide farm women with a place to sell fresh fruits and vegetables their families didn’t need. The markets helped boost farm income: By the 1940s the curb markets provided over $1.2 million to farm families when the average North Carolina farm income was $900 per year. The curb market money helped improve living conditions and send children to college. The markets also were the precursors to today’s farmers’ markets, offering nutritious, locally produced foods to consumers 90 years ago and today. In addition, home demonstration clubs played a role in history, coming to the aid of their communities and their country in times of need. Club members helped to feed the sick during the 1918 flu pandemic and their support for the war effort in the 1940s including selling war bonds

that helped launch the hospital ship Larkspur, collecting scrap metal, rubber and kitchen fat, and promoting home Victory Gardens. Nothing shows club members’ commitment to education more than the $100,000 check that was presented to N.C. State University’s chancellor in 1966 as seed money for the Jane S. McKimmon Center. Each member had contributed a total of $2.50 extra from their butter and egg money when paying their dues during a six-year period in the 1950s. Then they encouraged state lawmakers to appropriate the rest of the funds for the building. The building today is a continuing education center as well as conference and training center, hosting more than 2,000 events and 200,000 people each year. Today family and consumer sciences agents continue to meet the needs of North Carolina’s families. FCS provides practical knowledge on money management, health and nutrition, housing, energy savings, parenting skills, Medicare decisions, as well as training for family caregivers, and child daycare providers. To purchase a copy of Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Service for only $40 contact Rockingham County Cooperative Extension center by calling 336342-8230 or sending an email to brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu . Proceeds from sale of the books will remain in the county to further Cooperative Extension work. For more information on the book and the FCS Centennial, visit http://go.ncsu.edu/fcscentennial

On December 7th, 2011 Kayln Reid of the MHS Army JROTC Department was recognized for winning the Daughters of American Revolution Essay Contest on "Christopher Columbus: In His Own Time, In History and Today" hosted by the George Reynolds Chapter of the DAR in Eden NC. She will receive several awards from the DAR and in March of 2012 will have a public reading of her essay at the Eden Library. Pictured are DAR President Jean Harrington and Cadet PFC Kayln Reid

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A Cleaner World

Area woman “reinvents” self into entrepreneur Two years ago, Kimberleigh Forrester never thought she would be in Raleigh addressing a NC Rural Center audience concerning the three businesses she has started in Rockingham County and a fourth business about to be launched because two years ago, Forrester owned no businesses. Until she was laid off in 2009, Forrester had been a photographer and graphic artist with a large company in Greensboro. She had been on the job for 13 years. When the job ended, Forrester was 47. “I thought, ‘What am I supposed to do now?’” While searching for jobs at the NC Employment Security Commission in Wentworth, a JobLink counselor told Forrester about the Small Business Center at Rockingham Community College. Operating a photography business had always been a dream, so Forrester decided the time might be right to follow that dream. At the Small Business Center, Forrester learned about GATE (Growing America Through Entrepreneurship), a scholarship program funded through the Rural Center of North Carolina which offers training and support to rural

entrepreneurs. She year ends, they hope applied for and received to open Celtic Fringe, a scholarship and then a Celtic-inspired attended a ten-week restaurant in down“How to Start and Stay town Reidsville. in Your Own Small The path to Business” course facilientrepreneurship tated by local GATE began with a dream, counselor, Debi Joyce. desire, need and conThrough the scholarnection to the right Forrester ship, Forrester received resources. Her suchours of one-on-one cess led to Forrester’s business counseling and in the nomination as a guest speaker end, used her artistic skills to this month at the 2011 Rural become a freelance photographer Partner’s Forum in Raleigh. She and graphic artist. In an odd and another individual were twist of fate, starting her small selected to show the scope of businesses led to another busi- individuals helped through the ness: as she learned about using GATE program operated through social media to market her two the NC Rural Center. freelance businesses, the imporThe Small Business Center tance of passing that information at RCC and the GATE program along to other area business own- exist to help individuals with ers became apparent. Therefore, business concerns – both emergForrester was asked to teach ing and existing entrepreneurs. social media workshops for the “Both Debi (Joyce) and RCC Small Business Center. Cathy (Wheeler/SBC director) That consulting work became her are people you can trust. They third business. have a lot of knowledge,” said And then another bombshell Forrester. “They give good exploded. “Last spring my hus- advice and support, steer you band, Gary, was laid off from his toward networking opportunities job,” said Forrester. and area resources, and they help Taking stock, the couple give you confidence. The work decided to fulfill a joint dream. they do is a great asset to busiEver since the early days of their ness owners.” marriage, they have talked about owning a restaurant. Before this

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For The Fun Of It Basic Rules For Clotheslines: (If you don't know what clotheslines are, better skip this.) 1. You had to wash the clothesline before hanging any clothes walk the entire lengths of each line with a damp cloth around the lines. 2. You had to hang the clothes in a certain order, and always hang "whites" with "whites," and hang them first. 3. You never hung a shirt by the shoulders - always by the tail. What would the neighbors think? 4. Wash day on a Monday! Never hang clothes on the weekend or Sunday for Heaven's sake! 5. Hang the sheets and towels on the outside lines so you could hide your "unmentionables" in the middle (perverts & busybodies, y'know!). 6. It didn't matter if it was sub-zero weather ... Clothes would "freeze-dry". 7. Always gather the clothespins when taking down dry clothes! Pins left on the lines were "tacky!" 8. If you were efficient, you would line the clothes up so that each item did not need two clothespins, but shared one of the clothespins with the next washed item. 9. Clothes off the line before dinner time, neatly folded in the clothes basket, and ready to be ironed. 10. IRONED?! On Tuesday .. Well, that's a whole other subject!

Animal Heaven “Mom, are there animals in heaven?” “What kinds of animals?” “Regular animals, like cows and bees.” “I’m not sure about that. I doubt they’ll be necessary in heaven.” “Then where are we going to get enough milk and honey for everybody?”

Innocent The governor was visiting the state penitentiary and chatting with a few of the immates as he walked down the corridor of cells. “What are you here for?” he asked one prisoner. “I was framed. They convicted me of embezzlement, but it was my business partner who plotted the whole thing and got all the money.” “And what about you?” he asked another. “Armed robbery, but it was a case of mistaken identity. Some of the witnesses picked me out of a line up, but I swearthe real robber was somebody who just happened to look like me.” One by one, the inmates he spoke to declared their innocence, until he came to the last man on the cell block. “Perjury,” the man answered. “I did it, sure enough. I made a terrible mistake, and now I’m paying for it, fair and square.” “But why?” the warden asked, amazed. “Because he’s a crook,” the governor said loudly. He admits it. “He’s a bad example, contaminating the minds of this whole block of innocent men, and he needs to be removed.”

Thoughts To Ponder

Dust

I can please only one person per day. Today is not your day. And tomorrow isn't looking good either. I don't have an attitude problem. You have a perception problem. Everyone has a right to be stupid. Some just abuse the privilege. Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and i thought to myself, "Where the heck is the ceiling?" Show me a man with both feet firmly on the gorund, and I will show you a man who can't get his pants off! Having an out of body experience. Be back in five. I love deadlines. I especially like the whooshing sound they make as they go flying by. If swimming is so good for your figure, how do you explain whales? It's gonna be like threading a needle with a haystack. The trouble with being in the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat. I put the "fun" in dysfunctional. Does "anal retentive" have a hyphen? My Reality Check bounced. Please, Lord, let me prove that winning the lottery won't spoil me. I have not yet begun to procratinate. I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous. O'd explain it to you, but your brain would explode. Eagles may soar. but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

“Dad, are people really made of dust, like the Bible says?” “In a sense, yes.” “And we’re all going to return to dust when our bodies die.” “Certainly.” “Well, we better stay outa the closet. Somebody’s either coming or going in there, right now.”

Too much While trying to run fouyr different programs in memory and juggle data between them, a typist saw this error message appear onscreen: FORGET IT. YOU’RE ASKING TOO MUCH. Another Computer operator received this error message: THREE THINGS IN LIFE ARE GUARANTEED: TAXES, DEATH, AND COMPUTER CRASHES. GUESS WHICH ONE JUST HAPPENED.

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Father: “You’re telling me you entire class got an A in Philosophy? How?” Daughter: “We proved the professor didn’t exist. What could she do?

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EDEN PARKS & REC WOMEN'S FALL OPEN LEAGUE "A" BRACKET PLAYOFF CHAMPS “CUSH’S CRUISES” First Row- Tristan Rakestraw & Koury Gibson. Second Row- Lindsey Boles. Third Row- Erin Sexton, Jennie Sola, Renee Weddle, & Shanta Chandler.

EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT WOMEN'S FALL VOLLEYBALL "B" BRACKET PLAYOFF CHAMPS SETTIN’ THE CITY Kneeling L to R - Jordan Wood & Kim Young. Standing L to R - Left to Right: Tate Andrews, Jillian Tuttle, Breanna Roach and Bridgett Moricle.

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EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT TINY MITE BULLS Kneeling L to R - Nicholas Williams, De'Quay Matthews and Ethan Edwards. Standing L to R - Jordan Harris, Eric Edwards, Jaydin Griffith, Carson Moore and Tyrese Galloway. At rear - Coach Shan Martin & Coach Keisha Matthews.Not pictured - K. J. Matthews EDEN PARKS & REC. DEPT. TINY MITE SPURS Kneeling L to R - D'ziyah Lester, Ossie Chavarria and Addison Engle. Standing L to R - Karma Coleman, Alexis Denny, Trinitee Gibbs and Mekkhi Lee. At rear Coach Wayne Lee.

EDEN PARKS & REC. DEPT. MITE LEAGUE HORNETS Kneeling L to R - Rion Martin, Markalan Scales, Stefan McLaughlin and A C Cohen. Standing L to R - Trinity Hammond, Danielle Hart and India Hairston. At rear - Coach Tracy Mclaughlin. Not pictured: Mark Pettie

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EDEN PARKS & REC. DEPT. GIRLS LEAGUE - SHEETZ COMETS Kneeling L to R - Chianna Blackwell, Mya Brown and Juaneisha Tucker. Standing L to R - Coach Dwayne Terry, Victoria Jackson, Taylor Pruitt and Destiny Fish.

EDEN PARKS & REC. DEPT GIRLS LEAGUE KATHY'S MINI MART FLAMES Kneeling L to R - Tyasia Brooks, Ashlea Hatcher and Makayla Jumper. Standing L to R - Chakiyah Pettie. Amari Simpson, Nikkie Simons, Janae Elliott and Coach Jessica Scales.

EDEN PARKS & REC. DEPT. JUNIOR LEAGUE MAGIC Kneeling L to R Christian Thompson, Tiano Casey, Jadakiss Jumper, Boog Thornton and Jordan Brim. Standing L to R Lavonte Blackstock, Michael Greer, Dominique Lowe, Matthew Shipwash and Shaquion Madison.

EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MIDGET LEAGUE BLUE DEVILS Kneeling L to R - Rashaun Clark, Josh Hallman, Jalen Wilson and Jacob Mamum. Standing - Austin Denny, Austin Bullins, Jevon Johnson and Isaiah Thompson. At rear - Coach Jerry Scales and Coach Brad Scales. Not pictured: Austin Cassell and Kishan Tinsley.

EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MIDGET LEAGUE SHEETZ TAR HEELS Kneeling L to R - Jeremiah Bridges, Ty Blackstock, Brad Bonds and Lucas Hyler. Standing L to R - Tremaine Williams, Justin Starnes, Seth Gammons, Buddy Simons and Noah Blackwell. At rear - Coach Tracy McLaughlin.

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Sports Shorts Ed Shanor of Northstar Twisters, Inc. presents Jeannie Oakes, and McMichael wrestlers Justin Oakes and Jacob Helmwith t-shirts, hoodies and other items for fundrasing purposes to suppoort the Phoenix Wrestling team of McMichael High School.

McMichael Wrestling Team presented with fundraising items

Slot Car Tournaments held in Eden The week of December 5th the Model Car Race Center hosted the 3rd Annual Rockingham County Slot Car Championships. With Six Divisions Represented. Cash, Trophies, and Prizes where given out to the 37 Car Drivers for all three days. Congradulations to all the Divers for a fun an great week of racing. Thank you to all the sponsors that made this week possible, Denver Smith Engineering, Carolina Fuels Inc., John’s Kart Bodies, Kings Highway Produce, and Burris Performance Products. We are all looking forward to more great racing action an new drivers every week at the Eden Mall. And for more information stop by the Speed Shop at MODEL CAR RACE CENTER (Eden mall) and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/modelcarracecenter.

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On Thanksgiving Day Ed Shanor of the Northstar Twisters, Inc., presented Jeannie Oaks, booster of the McMichael High School wrestling team, with McMichael Phoenix t-shirts, hoodies, warm-ups, bumper stickers, and other Phoenix wrestling items to be sold as a fundraiser. The hundreds of items were purchased, printed, and donated absolutely free by the Northstar Twisters, a non-profit corporation organized to promote amateur wrestling, integrity, and sportsmanship for the young people of Rockingham County. Since its organization in 2006 the Twisters have purchased equipment, paid summer wrestling camp fees, and, among other things, sponsored wrestling camps for young people in Rockingham County. It promotes the belief that every young person who seeks to better himself through the sport of wrestling should have an equal opportunity to learn the lessons of the sport and life regardless of race, sex, school affiliation, or economic status. The Twisters are donating to any of Rockingham County’s high school and/or middle school wrestling teams who request and show a need in assistance of a fundraiser. A similar amount of team memorabilia was donated to

the Rockingham High School wrestling team last week, and within the coming week the Reidsville High School wrestling team will receive shoes, hoodies, t-shirts, warm-ups, bumper stickers, and other items for sale as a fundraiser. The proceeds from the sale of the shirts will assist athletes from each team to purchase needed equipment and to attend various wrestling tournaments held throughout the state of North Carolina. Randy Cresenzo, president of the Northstar Twisters, Inc. stressed that these donations would have not been possible without the generous support of contributors to the Twisters throughout Rockingham County. “We couldn’t be doing this without them. And while the Twisters is going to continue to purchase equipment, send kids to camps, and pay for entry fees to tournaments for kids who are unable to afford it, we thought this would be a good way to help Rockingham County’s wrestling teams raise money for their particular needs.” Anyone wishing to support their team by purchasing a shirt should contact the wrestling team coaches or wrestlers, or the Northstar Twisters on Facebook, for further information.

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EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MITE LEAGUE HORNETS Kneeling L to R - Rion Martin, Markalan Scales, Stefan McLaughlin and A. C. Cohen. Standing L to R - Trinity Hammond, Danielle Hart and India Hairston. At rear - Coach Tracy McLaughlin. Not pictured - Mark Pettie.

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

Business 623-5660 Serving Eden Since 1990! Jesus Saves

SCHOOL JACKETS AVAILABLE Get Your Order In Early!

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

Member of the National Sporting Good Assoc.

Reidsville Senior Center 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville Call 349-1088 for Information on any of the following listings: ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICARE PART D Call SHIIP @ 1-800-443-9354 to process and application or Cindy Baynes/Paula Perguson at 349-1088 BLIND SUPPORT GROUP - Every 3rd- Wed. Meets at 11:00am BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS 1st and 3rd Thursday- at 11:00am MEN’S SHUFFLEBOARD - Thursdays 6:30pm • CLASSES - WINDOWS-7 COMPUTER CLASS INTERNET AND E-MAIL COMPUTER DISCOVER THE COMPUTER ONGOING EVENTS Call 349-1088 for dates and times. • Fitness • Rusty Hinges Exercise • Crochet Class • Dance Class • Phase-10 Cards • Canasta Card Games

Passport Photos No Appointments Necessary! Ready In Minutes

Thomas Barbour - Photographer 714 Washington St. • Eden Downtown Historic Leaksville Hours - Mon-Sat. 10am - 6pm

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Barbara F. Adams. CRFA President, Wealth Advisor

408 S. Main St., Suite 1 Reidsville, NC 27320

336-634-0201 Phone 336-342-9862 Fax (888) 541-6090 Toll Free

barbara.adams@lpl.com

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC

MIKE CARTER - REMODEL / HANDYMAN

336-612-2114 221 E. Stadium Dr. Eden, NC 27288

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

336-635-1829 336-932-0181

Gillespie’s Tax Service, LLC Tax Preparation • Estate Planning • Our Goal Is To Save You Money • Daniel E. Gillespie taxes_preparation@hotmail.com www.dgillespietax.com

142 Benjamin Road Eden, NC 27288 Phone: 336-627-1420 Fax. 336-627-9148

508 Orchard Ave, Eden Call 627-4711 for information on any of the following FRIENDS CLUB Meet every Tuesday at 10:00 at the center for our meeting. We meet for lunch at a local restaurant the fourth Tuesday of each month. Anyone is welcome to come join the fun and fellowship.

Madison / Mayodan Senior Center 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Inside Madison/Mayodan Recreation Dept. Building Call 548-2789, 548-9572 for Information on any of the following listings: PIANO PROGRAM: Piano Lessons are every Thursday, all ages. 20 minute one-on-one lesson with instructor, Dr. James Deere. $40.00 per month, as well as a small fee for books. Contact the Dept. at 548-2789.

SENIOR DANCE Dance at the CB Hut- January 30th at the CB Hut and will feature the Bullet Band.

SENIOR TAP DANCE Senior Tap Dance Lessons taught by Deana DeHart. Classes will be held on Thursdays from 1:30pm – 2:30pm. $25.00 per month for ages 55 and older. For more information 548-2789.

LINE DANCE just for fun and exercise at 10:15 every Monday. Free of charge.

ZUMBA FITNESS : Come and try out the exercise craze everyone is talking about – ZUMBA! Zumba combines Classes are held at a variety of times and only cost $3.00 per class! Zumba is taught by certified instructors, Britta Younts, Amy Poe and Benita Lindstrom. For class schedules call 5482789.

GENEALOGY CLASSLearn to explore your family history. Classes will be held Tuesdays at 1:30. Classes are taught by Gerri Garrison and Marion Hill and are free of charge. LEGAL AID - Jan. 12th 10am. 1-800-951-2257 to make an appointment BINGO BASH 9:00 on Monday, January 23rd the Garden of Eden Senior Center. (we are closed Monday January 16th for Martin Luther King Holiday) WALKING GROUP meets at the track on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:008:30am. Come walk our track anytime 5 laps=1mile on the Senior Center Track.

YOGA CLASSES: Yoga classes now being offered. The present schedule for these classes is as follows: • Mon. 8:30am – 9:30am • Wed. 6:30pm – 7:30pm • Thurs. 8:30am – 9:30am • Sat. 9:00am – 10:00am $3.00 per class. The program is taught by Tabitha Southard. For more info , call 548-2789. LEGAL AID SERVICES Register today for FREE Legal Aid Services for Seniors. Get assistance from Counselor Diane Brady on legal matters, wills and Power of Attorney. Services will be available on Friday January 6, 2012 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department. To make appointments, contact Diane Brady with Legal Aid of North Carolina at (336) 272-0148 ext. 1716. Appointments are limited and available every 30 minutes. For more information, contact the MadisonMayodan Recreation Department at (336) 548-9572. Please be advised, you must make appointments with Diane Brady.

COME EXERCISE with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-9:00. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights. ROOK OR HAND & FOOT CARD GAMES – Anyone interested in playing the card game Hand and Foot or Rook please show up before 1:00pm on Wednesdays.

BUSINESS BLAST

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Restoration of your Old Photographs our specialty! We can bring them back to life for you!

Eden Senior Center

NEW!! DOMINOS- Come play dominos on Tuesdays at 1:30 (Mexican train or chicken foot) We will teach you how. COMPUTER CLASSES! FREE Seniors are welcome to come use our computers during times we do not have classes. • Computer Classes starting in January sign up NOW!! Classes are FREE to seniors ages 65 and up • Buying and Selling OnlineThursdays 1:30 -4:30 Garden of Eden Senior Center • Beginning Computer ClassThursdays 9-12 Garden of Eden Senior Center OTHER WORKSHOPS: Needle crafting, Crochet, Quilting, Digital Camera, Scrapbooking, Crafts, Bingo LANDSCAPE/ ONE STROKE PAINT CLASSESRegister now. Classes begin Jan. 12 and are on Thur’s from 9-12. WATERCOLOR PAINTING - Register for classes now. Classes begin Jan.11th and are on Wed’s or Fri’s from 9:30-12:30. (Class averages $6 per class)

Rent-A-House “A Nice House You Can Call Home”

336-623-8444

BUSINESS BLAST

We Accept Any Insurance Estimates

1-6 Bedrooms Available We Buy Houses & Land Shane & Abby Hensley

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Real Estate Investors

The Higgs Team Boyd & Vonda

Iron Eagle Tires • Brakes • Struts • Shocks Turn Rotors • Alignments • NC Inspections

607 Boone Rd., Eden

336-623-5020 Owned & Operated by Jimmy McBride

(336) 627-5093

Carrier

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

605 Bridge Street Eden, NC 27288

WILLMON AUTO SALES We Repair Power Windows! Don’t Let The Headliner In Your Car Hang Down On Your Head! Get Professional Headliner Replacement

229 W. Meadow Rd., Eden, NC 27288 336-623-8324

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Successful Home for the Holidays Event- 18 Adoptions; 88 Visited Rabies Clinic Rockingham County Animal Shelter’s Dec. 17th Home for the Holidays was a success! This

first holiday adoption event yielded 18 adoptions, while 88 visited the rabies clinic.

Home for the Holidays included photos with Santa, courtesy of Don Frederick Photography. Science Diet donated 80 pounds of dog food and 60 pounds of cat food for an animal shelter fund raiser. Local groomers and boarders from Reidsville, Eden, Madison, and areas surrounding Rockingham County participated. Home for the Holidays vendors included: Heaven Scent

Candles, Premier Designs Jewelry, Thirty-One (totes, bags, accessories), Farm House Pottery, River Bottom Honey, Debbie Dishmon Mosaics, Frank’s Peanut Hut, Beadelicious Jewelry, Golden Girls!, Java House, Serenity Spa & Tanning, Michelle’s Nails & Skin, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Riverbirch Vineyards, Old Mill of Guilford, Running Pine Herb Farm, Happy Tails Emergency

Veterinary Clinic, The Bonsai Guy, artist Jeff Fain, Hello Lydia Clothing by Sharon Robertson, and Dan River Farms Soap by Jennifer Pettee. For more information about Rockingham County Animal Shelter, call 336-394-0075 or stop by 250 Cherokee Camp Road, Reidsville, NC (next to the Business & Technology Center).

Winter is around the corner, Get your Driveway Graveled! Photographer Don Frederick and Cyd Overby (Rockingham County Soil & Water Conservation District) are preparing Bonnie, Clyde, and Cheyenne Overby to take a photo with Santa during Rockingham County Animal Shelter’s Home for the Holidays. Bonnie and Clyde are Mixed Labs and Cheyenne is a Mixed Border Collie. They are a part of Cyd’s family in Shiloh.

Santa Claus at Home for the Holidays activity with Zoe, Houdini, Hope, and Cotton Hatfield. Zoe and Houdini belong to Judy Hatfield (Rockingham County Tax Department) of Stoneville. Hope and Cotton belong to Mike and Debbie Hatfield of Ruffin. Judy said their family loves to celebrate holidays, weekends, and camping trips together with their four Malteses.

BRAD FISHER GRADING & HAULING

Best Gravel Prices Around! Clean Stone • Crushed Stone • Fill Dirt

336-932-4772