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Beginning Monday, Jan. 7, a new transportation system will be up and running in Eden. It will run hourly Monday-Saturday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

The Aging, Transit and Disability Agency of Rockingham County applied for the grant to fund this operation, but it is not just for the elderly - all Eden citizens can ride.

The Skat system procedures are as follows:

Boarding the bus - Await your bus at the nearest Skat bus stop and wave to the driver as they approach. For your safety, buses cannot stop at any other location. When the bus arrives, step aboard using the available hand rails for safety. Once on board, you can pay your fare by providing cash or a Skat transit pass to the driver.

Upon completion of the transaction, take the nearest available seat.

Exiting the bus When your chosen stop is approaching, please inform the driver that you wish to leave at the next stop early enough that the driver can brake safely. Upon reaching the stop,

depart the bus using the available handrails for safety. Wait for the bus to pull away before crossing the street.

Wheelchairs - Skat buses are equipped to carry riders in wheelchairs. Simply alert the driver that you wish to board and they will assist you with using the wheelchair lift.

Rider rules and courtesy - As you are riding Skat, please be mindful of the following rules and guidelines for the benefit of all of our riders: Eating, drinking and smoking are not allowed on the bus.

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For your safety, please remain seated whenever the bus is in motion.

Cursing and rude language is prohibited.

Children must be under control of a parent or guardian at all times.

Passengers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Personal music players must be used with headphones.

Please keep cell phone conversations low in volume.

Please reserve front seats for the elderly and persons with disabilities.

Bags, large packages and strollers must be kept out of the aisles for the safety of passengers.

Pets are not allowed on buses, but service animals are welcome.

Combustible materials are not allowed.

Fares $1 per ride $10 for a 10-ride pass $20 for a 20-ride pass $35 per month for unlimited rides Bus orientations For your convenience, Skat will offer orientations on using the bus to your group. They will conduct a presentation on using Skat and answer any questions the group members might have. To reserve an orientation time, submit a request on the www.rideskat.org web site or call 349-2343.

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First, Kimberleigh Forrester will present “How to Use Facebook to Get More Business” on Jan. 8. How can this help you? Consider: Facebook reaches over one billion people each month! Granted, one billion people asking for your services or goods would be overwhelming, but wouldn’t you like to market more effectively and turn a portion of them into long-standing customers?

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On Jan. 15, Emily Ballance tackles the issue of “How Women Can Work Together More Effectively.” She will teach the skills every owner and manager needs to communicate more clearly and confidently with women and resolve conflicts before they escalate. You will leave with new ideas to help you reduce stress, have more fun and strengthen your work team. It will be fun and illuminating!

When you return on Jan. 22, Dale Metz will take you into the world of Craig’s List through his presentation, “How to Buy or Sell on Craig’s List.” Maybe you want to start a business but you want or need to work from home.

Maybe you want to know how to buy from or sell to individuals who live close by. For those and other needs, Craig’s List is perfect. In the seminar, Metz will guide you through this unique local consumer marketplace that functions differently than traditional marketplaces. You may leave with new ideas, new goals, a new career.

Rounding out the month on Jan. 29, presenter Laura Hamilton will help you understand the importance of good “Customer Service: the Bloodline to Success.” Maybe you have wondered why some businesses flourish and others flounder? The answer can be a multitude of reasons but customer service is often right at the top. If a customer feels valued, he/she feels good about doing business with you. In this seminar, you will learn the importance of nonverbal communication, assessing customer needs, and building long term relationships.

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County Officials Continue Proactive Safety Approaches with Heightened Security A father called the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office on December 17th to thank Sheriff’s Officers for being outside his son’s elementary school this morning. The father said his son was apprehensive about school due to news over the weekend concerning the Newtown, Conn. school tragedy.

The six-year-old kindergarten student became confident about his safety at school when he saw the Sheriff’s Officers and their car.

Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler said: “Rockingham County Government, Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, and Rockingham County Schools Superintendent Rodney Shotwell

are continuing our ongoing safety efforts. Together, we are taking collaborative, pro-active approaches with heightened security, to provide a safe environment for our residents to live, work, and learn.”

A father of school-aged chil-

Dad Thanks Sheriff’s Office for Comforting His Son dren, Metzler said he was deeply moved by the school tragedy.

“My heart and prayers go out to all the Newtown families that suffered during this senseless act of violence. I’m sure people all over Rockingham County are concerned and praying for those

Caruson Speaks About Project Safe resentative on that panel then speaks to the group of offenders.

As the Police Chief for the Town The offenders are put on notice of Mayodan, I admit that law that we are united in this strategy enforcement officers, like most and will no longer tolerate their people, find comfort in violence. The offenddoing things a certain ers are given a list of way. triggering offenses For most of us, that (firearms violations) comfort zone lies in trawhich, if violated, will ditional law enforceresult in their prosecument methods in which tion to the fullest we gather evidence and extent of the law. then charge the offendWhat is unique Webster er with a crime. Often about this process is this results in a revolvthat each law enforceing door for offenders who con- ment representative finishes his tinue to repeat their behavior, or her remarks by telling the only to be charged again. This is offenders that everyone is there extremely frustrating for both to help and support them with law enforcement and the com- positive change. After the panel munity. When I was a younger leaves the room, the offenders officer, one of my training offi- are given the opportunity to meet cers gave me some sound advice with community partners, volunonce, saying, "Always embrace teers who can help them with job change or you will be left training, education, housing, and behind."

These words have more. If the offender truly proven true on many occasions, desires to make a change, the such as when I first heard of the tools are provided for them to Project Safe Rockingham due so. When an offender choosCounty concept. es to embrace a change in his or Project Safe Rockingham her lifestyle, we all win.

County takes a different To date, there have been approach in dealing with the vio- three Call-ins held in lence in our community by Rockingham County. Only one attempting to facilitate a change offender out of about two hunin the offenders' lifestyles. This dred warned has gone on to comis a collaborative effort between mit another gun offense. local, state, and federal law County-wide, Project SAFE enforcement agencies who part- Rockingham County has ner with the community to helped the violent crime rate reduce illegal gun, gang, and vio- drop considerably. From 2010 lent crime in our county. With 2011, for the help of Community example, there has been a 31.5% Corrections, a list of chronic reduction in the serious crimes offenders is compiled and these category. individuals are required to attend As Project Safe a meeting referred to as a "Call- Rockingham County continues in." to evolve, we will be considering As the offenders enter and development of Call-ins for juveare seated in the meeting room, nile offenders, as well as a menthey are faced with an audience toring program sponsored by of people from the community area churches to assist adult who are there to show them the offenders. I encourage everyone community has had enough of who reads this article to learn their violence and is supporting more about Project Safe this effort. After a couple of Rockingham County and support community leaders and former its efforts. It is clearly making offenders speak to them, a panel our community a safer place in of local, state, and federal law which to live. enforcement officers enters the Chief Charles J. Caruson room. Each law enforcement repMayodan Police Department

affected at Sandy Hook Elementary School.”

Page said: “the safety of our children in our schools is first and foremost in Rockingham County.” The Sheriff has been in touch with the Chiefs of Police throughout the County. “We have open lines of communication and our safety/security programs are in place and operational.”

“I want to re-assure all the people of Rockingham County that we are working through this together during this sad time in our nation,” Page added. “We’re doing everything to make sure our kids, teachers, staff, and community are safe.”

Rockingham County Schools’ Response to the Connecticut School Tragedy from Dr. Rodney Shotwell and tips for parents and teachers on how to talk about violence to children are provided in English and Spanish at http://www.rock.k12.nc.us.

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Rockingham County Department of Public Health Releases the 2012 Community Health Assessment Rockingham County Department of Public Health, Rockingham County Healthy Carolinians Partnership, and United Way of Rockingham County are proud to announce the release of the 2012 Community Health Assessment (CHA).

A Community Health Assessment is the foundation for improving and promoting the health and wellness of community members. Through collaborative efforts forged among community leaders, public health agencies, businesses, hospitals, academic and faith communities, and other service providers, the CHA analyzes current health

data, identifies factors that affect the health of a population, and determines the availability of

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On January 15, 2013, Rockingham County Department of Public Health, Rockingham County Healthy Carolinians Partnership, and United Way of Rockingham County will host the 2012 Community Health Assessment Public Forum. The forum will be held at Rockingham Community College in the Whitcomb Student Center from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. During the forum, county health data regarding the three priority areas identified during the CHA Priority Identification Meeting held in July will be discussed as well as how the agency, partnership, and community will move forward in their efforts to develop strategies designed to have an impact on the health and quality of life for residents of Rockingham County.

The public and partnership members are encouraged to attend this informative event.

For more information about the 2012 Community Health Assessment Public Forum and/or to RSVP for the event, please contact Katrina White at 336342-8150 or email at kwhite@co.rockingham.nc.us no later than January 8, 2013. To review the 2012 Community Health Assessment in its entirety, visit www.rockinghamcountypublichealth.org and select the 2012 Community Health Assessment located in the ‘Popular Pages’ section on the home page.

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COUNTY WIDE OBITUARIES Wesley Davis Atkins, 89 Rex Allen Atkins, 49 - Reidsville Theresa Herbin Apple James Carlton Adams, 57 - Rockingham County Elnora Grace Dillon Agee, 92 Edna Wray Adkins, 101 Margie McBride Braswell, 91 - Rockingham County Mary Elizabeth Broadnax, 106 - Eden Amos Turner Burton, 87 - Reidsville Ruby Pharis Baughn, 74 Norma Frances Lawson Bullins, 72 - Madison Amos Turner Burton, 87 - Reidsville Artis Casteen Carter, 88 - Mayodan Emma Cardwell, 82 - Reidsville Loyd Alfred Cook, 78 - Reidsville Mae Williams Wall Case, 88 - Mayodan Velma Manley Cobb Ramona Houchins Denny, 82 - Rockingham County Willie “Nute” Fulp, 80 - Reidsville Maggie Lee Fields, 70 - Stoneville Lucy Wood Fagg, 76 Jerry Lee (Red Dog) Frans, 54 - Reidsville Henry Grady Gwynn, 85 - Reidsville Cletus Edward Grubbs, Sr., 56 James "Nick" Dewey Gravely, 90 George Jacob Hruska, 82 James Ray Harris, 75 - Stoneville Genie Harris, 84 Larry Duane Hopper, 37 - Mayodan Johnathan Mikel Hibdon, 22 Roy K. Hopkins, 75 Ruth Gammon Henderson, 94 Brian Shan Hamons, 31 - Rockingham County Kaylen Marie Huffines, 3 1/2 months Cathy Price Hunley, 61 Delsie Lee Vaden Joyce, 98 - Madison Bessie Ann Clark Joyce, 89 - Mayodan Carol Stach Jeffers, 84- Reidsville Dorothy Curry Joyce, 59 Ferry Oscar Joyce, Jr., 72 John Charles "Meany Man" Kallam, 42 - Eden Bertha Marie Light, 73 Bertha Mae Kimball Land, 100 Evelyn Howell Lynn, 98 - Reidsville Margaret Ann Webber McFarling, 78 Mary Jacqueline “Jackie” Lawrence Major, 73 Billy Dean Morton, 32 - Reidsville Alice Paschal Moore - Reidsville David Dean Milligan, Sr, 63 William Clifton "Cliff" Moore, 78 - Stoneville Helen Murray Martin, 84 - Mayodan Mckinley "Mac" Moyer, 57 - Stoneville Juan Garcia Mata, 77 Oma Ester Hill Nance, 80 - Stoneville F. Guerrant Norman, 90 Lawrence Leslie “Lonnie” Nelson, 64 - Madison Etta Miller Ore, 91 - Reidsville Kathleen Allen Paschal, 101 - Reidsville Wylma Ferguson Price, 95 - Madison Paula Fuller Petty, 57 - Reidsville Alma Loftis Perdue, 94 - Reidsville Beulah “Lorene” Rowland, 78 Lionel Crouse Rudd, 68 - Reidsville Mildred Estelle Boothe Smith, 80 Reverend Herman John Smith, 99 Angela "Michelle" London Stone, 38 - Rockingham County Joseph Lloyd Strutton, 83 Steven Michael Seidelman, 53 - Madison James Lewis Smith, 59 - Reidsville James William Stephens, 67 - Madison Joan Marlene Sonin, 79 Alayna Klaire Sams, Newborn - Reidsville Joshua Glenn (Josh) Southard, 29 - Reidsville Wanda Page Stone, 64 Delores Nelson Thomas, 77 - Rockingham County Wanda Sienkiewicz Trzaska, 89 Adele Turner, 81 Eden Cecil Bryant Talley, 58 - Reidsville Monty Dean White, 53 - Madison Evelyna Bailey Wilson, 72 John Waverly Wilson, 51 - Eden Lula Payne Wilkinson, 64 - Reidsville

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Hibernation Is Not the Only Way to Avoid Seasonal Colds and Flu Between the sneezing office colleague and the sniffling child, it seems like germs are inescapable this time of year.

Even with the increased likelihood of illness during the winter months, you can take some simple steps to stay well and avoid getting a cold or the flu.

Colds and influenza are brought on by viruses that cause infections of the respiratory tract -- the nose, throat, air passageways and lungs. These infections are contagious and can be spread from person to person. Every year, the seasonal flu affects five to 20 percent of U.S. citizens and about 200,000 people are hospitalized with flu-related illnesses.

Most experts believe the flu virus is spread through the air, traveling on expelled droplets when an infected person sneezes, coughs or talks. It also lurks on surfaces, in the same way cold viruses get passed from person to person. Are you shaking hands a lot, maybe sharing a keyboard?

Avoid touching your face until you can wash with soap and hot water or wipe with an alcoholbased hand cleanser. In addition to conscientious hand cleansing, these tips can help fend off and avoid spreading a cold or the flu: • Eat healthy, stay hydrated, exercise and get enough sleep to promote a strong immune system • Cough or sneeze into the inside of your elbow, not your hand • Clean shared surfaces like tables, toys and door handles with an anti-bacterial disinfectant • Avoid touching your eyes and nose, common routes of germ entry • Be cautious about food buffets and similar settings where germs can be spread from utensils and food items • Stay away from sick people if you can, especially if you have a weakened immune system • Get a flu shot "The best way to protect against the flu virus is to be vaccinated," says Teresa Johnson, RN, Infection Control Nurse at Morehead Memorial Hospital.

"The vaccine changes each year depending on what flu strains research has shown will be most prevalent in the population. A cold typically is a mild illness, but flu can cause serious complications such as pneumonia, bron-

chitis, and even death. This year’s flu season started early, with numerous cases reported in several states as early as October.

Peak flu season usually comes in January or February, but individual exposure is unpredictable."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that seasonal mortality figures related to flu vary widely -from 3,000 to 49,000 over a 30year surveillance period -depending on the severity and type of viruses seen each year.

About 90 percent of adults who die are over 65-years-old. While states are not required to report adult mortality figures related to flu, they must report pediatric deaths. From 2011 to 2012, 34 patients under 18-years-old died from the flu; and 115 pediatric deaths occurred from 2010 to 2011.

The flu vaccination contains dead or weakened flu viruses.

The vaccine can be injected with a shot or applied through a nasal spray. Once vaccinated, your body produces antibodies that protect you from the targeted flu viruses. This antibody protection develops about two weeks after the vaccine is administered.

Some vaccinated people do get the flu, but they usually have a milder case. Others may contract a viral strain that isn't one of those targeted in the annual vaccination.

The CDC now recommends the annual flu vaccination for individuals six months and older.

However, the agency's website has specific recommendations for people who have certain allergies, chronic illnesses and other characteristics. These people at high risk for flu complications are especially encouraged to get vaccinated: • Pregnant women • Children younger than 5, especially those between 2 and six months • Adults 50 and older • People with certain chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, asthma and chronic lung disease • Residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities • People who live with, care for or have regular contact with those at high risk for flu complications "Flu-related hospitalizations are rising earlier than usual this

year," says Pat Cooper, vice president for clinical operations at Quorum Health Resources (QHR). "The last time flu season began this early was in the winter months of 2003 to 2004. Over 48,000 U.S. citizens died from the flu that year."

Unlike infections caused by bacteria, viral illnesses like colds and the flu do not respond to antibiotics. Health agencies and physicians are trying to educate patients and parents about this because scientific evidence shows overuse of antibiotics is making some bacteria strains less responsive to these essential medicines. Many ailments can be caused by both viruses and bacteria, including meningitis, pneumonia and diarrhea. With these illnesses, the cause should be determined before antibiotics are prescribed. usual medical advice for a cold or the flu is to treat the symptoms and wait it out. In severe flu cases, a doctor may prescribe an antiviral medicine that can help shorten the illness.

Cold or flu symptoms that persist past 10 days, or get worse instead of better, may signal a bacterial infection or other ailment has developed that needs a doctor's assessment. A high or prolonged temperature also is a sign you should see a doctor -- 103 degrees in children and 102 degrees in adults. Other reasons to seek medical treatment are pain or pressure in the chest, difficulty breathing, changes in skin color, confusion, lethargy, fainting, abdominal pain or vomiting.

Find out how to tell the flu from a cold and much more on the website flu.gov, managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

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O ngoing E vents To Your Health MOREHEAD MEM. HOSPITAL Preregistration is required for ALL classes unless instructed otherwise. 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...

Living Wills 2:00 p.m. -OR- 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 28 Morehead Memorial Hospital Main Conference Room See Tidbits on page 19 for details INFANT CPR 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Thur, Jan 3 Morehead Hosp. Main Conference Room A class for expectant parents and grandparents to learn the basic techniques of infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Demonstrations and practice sessions provided. Instructors certified by the American Heart Association.

• CHRONIC DISEASE MANG. PROGRAMS Call 336-627-0409, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., to register for the following: - Cardiac Rehab & Maintenance Morehead Hosp. Diabetes Ed. Classroom.

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

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

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Jennifer Kayan, RD, LDN at 951-4673.

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Call if you have questions: 627-4854.

WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wednesday at 7pm.

FREE to Public! Door Prizes! Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden, NC (next to library) 627-4325 RED CROSS BLOODMOBILES Appointments are strongly recommended for donors to get in and out faster. Call for the nearest bloodmobile 349-3434 ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈

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

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

2nd and 4th Sunday of each month 6-7:30pm. Registration Required call Kevin Bedard. 336-623-6064 kbedard@osbornebaptist.com SPECIAL POPULATION DANCE 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 SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 15 Morehead Hosp.l Downstairs Classroom A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), make crafts, enjoy snacks and participate in other social

activities. If you know individuals who would like to attend our meetings, please let them know about our group. For more information, call Brenda Moore at 336623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m.

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

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

- Al-Anon - 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 at the REMMSCO Annex, 108 N. Main St, Reidsville. Includes noon meeting Monday and 8 PM meet Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat..1 hour, open to all.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 p.m., Thursday, January 17 Morehead Nursing Center (call number below for location) A support group designed for caregivers, families, and loved ones of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other related dementia.

Participants learn about the diagnosis, develop strategies for coping, find out about available resources, and create a social network with others facing the same challenges. This support group is affiliated with the Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org and a 24/7 Helpline available at 1-800-272-3900.

For more information, please contact the MNC Recreation Services Director at 336-623-9712, ext. 2619 or by email at ahardy@morehead.org.

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

Come and ask questions of experienced families. Community Welcome. Stephanie (336) 655-1354

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MOREHEAD HOSPITAL SPONSORED SUPPORT GROUPS • Community of Hope Cancer Support Program 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 8 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room For more information, call Susie Pool at 336-623-9711, Ext. 2662.

• Look Good - Feel Better 10 a.m. - noon, Monday, January 21 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center To register, call 336-623-9713.

• Parkinson’s Disease Support Group 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 15 Morehead Hosp Main Conference Room For more information call 336-627-6199.

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

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

NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – Rockingham County Chapter 1161 – meets the 3rd Wed. of every month at the MAYFLOWER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 1641 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, 11:30 a.m.

All federal active and retired employees & spouses (including postal and military) are welcome. Call Tom Lovell – 336-623-1081.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN The Wray Centre, 432 Bridge St., Eden.

Call for date and times $10 at the Door. Call Shelby Baker 9392230 or Mary Robertson 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 MILITARY GROUPS MEET • PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League All Marines, former Marines and their spouses are invited to attend meetings: 2nd Thur of each mo. at 7:00 pm at the Leaksville Christian Church, 1010 Washington St., Eden. (next to Dick’s Drive In) Chet Chrismon 336-552-8760 • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS Chapter 63 -Agricultural Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School.

Room 180) Meetings 2nd Mon. at 6pm in conference room. Transp.available.

Hours: 10 AM - 3 PM Mon - Fri and after hours by appt. only. We can help file a claim for disability with the VA. Contact (336) 394-0080 or 349-6040 or Email at davnc63@Yahoo.com.

Daniel Apple, Public Information Officer Listen to The Rockingham County Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) on WLOE 1490AM or WMYN 1420AM, Rockingham Radio on the second Monday of each month at 11:00am-11:30am.

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

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, Meets the 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am at the post located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-342-6433.

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

Willard (Woody) Waters at 635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY 2nd Tuesday of month, 11 am-noon at the Agricultural Bldg in Wentworth, 525 HWY NC 65, Suite 6. Volunteers & members needed. Your membership strengthens the DAV Auxiliary. Deborah Brady, Membership Chair— 336-573-7037/debrady@hotmail.com • “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” (Madison) Meet every 2nd Thursday of month 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg You Do Not have to be a vet to attend.

• Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County (APSRC) Monthly meeting 2 - 4 pm the 3rd Sunday of month at Hospice of Rockingham County, 2150 Hwy 65, Wentworth. For information, visit www.apsrc.org, email info@apsrc.org or call (336) 791.4606.

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• Teeth Whitening • Preventative Non-Surgical Gum Therapy

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o ngoing E vents RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 2nd Tuesday of month at 5:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference room of City Hall, 230 W. Morehead Street, Reidsville.

GENEALOGY: The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 NC 14, south of Eden, open 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wed..

A professional genealogist attends the Tuesday morning sessions 623-7154.

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

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

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

MEALS MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

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

• HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St. Eden

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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.

YOUNG’S CLEANERS & EXPRESS ALTERATIONS

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E vents THIS MONTH ...

FIRST SATURDAY OUTING Dan River Basin Association 10:00 a.m., Sat., Jan. 5, 2013 2-mile hike along Tanyard Creek in Ruffin, NC Meet at Happy Home School 6901 NC 700, Ruffin, NC (GPS36.497231, -79.631252).

Bring lunch, water, and hiking stick, a nd wear hiking boots or walking shoes.

Dress in layers of synthetic fabric or wool; be prepared for wind or rain.

Free and open to the public Contact: Milton Hundley, 336-623-8681 More information: www.danriver.org WINTER WINE WONDERLAND 2012 Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County Saturday, January 26, 2013, from 2 pm til 5 pm at the Reidsville Events Center located at 223 Scales St. in downtown Reidsville.

Let’s beat the winter time blues and have some fun at the Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County’s Winter Wine Wonderland. Wineries, breweries, and food vendors from around the region will be on hand for you to taste and buy their wonderful products. There will be an auction, live music, and lots of other fun things. You will receive a signature wine glass to take home.

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Please go to our website rockinghamcountyfinearts.org or email fineartsfestival1741@gmail.com for more information.

All proceeds go to support the arts in our community. Tickets are $25.

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

Watch for Studio Tour 2013!

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. Band starts at 7pm.

Come at 6 for line dance lessons!

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

Band: Rawhide. Come Have Some Fun! $7 for members, $10 for non-members New Years Even Dance - Dec. 31st $20 In advance. $25 at door.

Breakfast will be served. Catering by Sanitary Cafe.

COLUMBIAN CENTER DANCE

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.

PANCAKE SUPPER United Methodist Men of 1st UMC JANUARY 19, 2013 5-7 P.M. at 1st UMC Draper Section Fellowship Hall 130 Main Street - Eden – Donations accepted

Ridgeway, Va. Music every.

Monday & Saturday 7pm - 9:30pm.

For More info call Wayne at 276-340-6212 SENIOR DANCES AT REIDSVILLE EVENTS CENTER Downtown Reidsville @ 223 S. Scales St. - Tuesday - Bluegrass Night 7pm - 9:30pm - Thursday - Classic Country with the City Limits Band 7pm:9;30pm Bob or Myra Tudor at 336-342-6770.

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

336-623-3360 ALTERATIONS FOR THE PERFECT FIT!

Cleaning:

3 pair pants $2.77 each 5 Dress Shirts - $1.48 each

Pants Alterations $7.50 a pair!

As Cold Inside As Outside? Let Me Help!

Ken Smith Heating & Cooling Residential & Commercial Installation & Repair

(336) 627-1600 15 Years Experience Mech Lic # 30261 • Free Estimates

CASCADE COMMUNITY CENTER DANCE Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions avail.

Music every Friday night: From 7-10 pm

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

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24 Hour Service • Lowest Rates In Town!

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

NEW BEGINNINGS THRIFT SHOP 653 Washington St., Eden Proceeds support the Rockingham County Women’s Shelter. Please donate your unneeded items. They especially need Children’s Infant -Toddlers plus women’s Plus Sizes. 336-627-5003 SALVATION ARMY -EDEN Donations are accepted at 346 Kings Hwy. Mon. through Sat., 10. a.m. - 4.p.m.

For information regarding the new store in Eden, please contact www.salationarmycarolinas.org/commands/reidsville or 336-349-4923.

THE VW CLUB Volks Wagon Enthusiasts of all kinds.

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

MEADOW GREENS SHOPPING CENTER 640-M S. Van Buren Road • Eden, NC 27288

336-627-4700

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAYHOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden Solid Waste Division will be closed Monday, January 21, 2013 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday!

SOLID WASTE & REFUSE Collection Date Recycling Monday 1-21-2013 No Collection Tuesday 1-22-2013 Normal Schedule Wednesday 1-23-2013 Monday’s Collection Thursday 1-24-2013 Normal Schedule Friday 1-25-2013 Normal Schedule

Center Closed Open Closed Open Open

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

ALL AFTER HOURS CALLS SHOULD BE MADE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 623-9755.

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Ruffin Rabid Cow A cow in the Ruffin area tested positive in December for the rabies virus. Because of this case and 11 other rabies cases this year, Rockingham County agriculture and public health officials are recommending that livestock owners should be observant of their animals and pet owners need to ensure that dogs and cats are vaccinated against rabies.

The cow had become sick on Friday, November 30, and was being treated by a veterinarian who observed that the cow had become unable to drink water, was walking in circles and had excessive salivation. The cow died on December 4 and the cow’s body was buried on the farm. A specimen was tested at a Raleigh laboratory.

The Rockingham County Department of Public Health was notified by the State Laboratory of Public Health on Wednesday, December 5, that the cow tested positive for the rabies virus.

The farm was visited Thursday, December 6, by a field veterinarian from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and a staff member of the Environmental Health Division of the Department of Public Health. There was not any evidence of exposure to rabies found when the beef cattle herd was inspected by the veterinarian. The NCDA&CS veterinarian will continue periodic observations of the cattle during the next six months.

Ben Chase, extension livestock agent for Rockingham and Guilford counties, said it is extremely rare for livestock to pass rabies from one cow to another in a herd.

Department of Agriculture livestock management guidelines say that restricting the rest of the herd if a single animal has been exposed to or infected by rabies is usually not necessary.

RENTZ OIL CO., INC. 2507 Richardson Drive Reidsville, N.C. 27320 336-349-8228 Same Day Service Free Delivery With 100 Gallon Purchase Discount Program When Paying In Advance, Paying The Driver Or Within 10 Days With Approved Credit

ADTS Is Accepting Applications On An Ongoing Basis For C.N.A.’s & Drivers, stop by our office at 105 Lawsonville Ave., Reidsville or visit our website www.adtsrc.org to fill out an application.We offer health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and more.

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Drinking pasteurized milk or eating thoroughly cooked animal products does not constitute a rabies exposure.

Chase said the confirmed case of rabies in a cow has prompted questions from livestock and horse owners about vaccinating animals.

The first recommendation for livestock or horse owners is to be observant of the animals.

Chase said livestock and horse owners should talk to a veterinarian to determine the level of risk for animal exposure and assess the costs and benefits of having an immunization program.

Consideration should be given to the vaccination of livestock, he said, especially animals that are particularly valuable and may have frequent contact with humans and may be in outbreak areas. In North Carolina, animal rabies vaccines can be administered only by or under direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian or a person certified by the county public health director.

Rabies is a contagious disease that affects the central nervous system, and if left untreated, it is fatal. The disease is transmitted by animal bites or from saliva, brain or nervous system tissue of an infected animal.

In addition to the rabid cow found this week, Rockingham County had a case of a rabid dog in March after the dog had been involved in a fight with a skunk.

Ten other cases this year involved wild animals that tested positive for rabies: five raccoons, four skunks and one fox.

Some of these cases involved exposure of pets, and in four cases unvaccinated dogs or cats were required to be euthanized.

Ted Nelson, Rockingham County environmental health director, urged pet owners to be sure their dogs and cats are vaccinated. “Having pets vaccinated and avoiding contact with wild animals will help control the rabies threat and keep the virus from spreading to domestic animals and people.”

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Register for "Free" Emergency Notifications Rockingham County Emergency Services Director Johnny Bowles advises all Rockingham County residents to register as soon as possible with DeltAlert to receive emergency information during a major event or disaster. You can also receive non-emergency information as well as severe weather notifications.

Bowles recommends that local citizens sign up for a "free" account to start receiving notifications. It only takes a couple of minutes to register : alerts.deltalert.com/optin/start.xhtml?clientId=196476935 Rockingham County has contracted with DeltAlert to provide this high-speed notification system for local citizens. The DeltAlert system provides Rockingham County officials the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas or the entire county.

Bowles cautioned that such systems are only as good as the telephone number database supporting them. "If your phone number is not in the database, you will not be called.”

“No one should automatically assume his or her phone number is included,” Bowles said urging all individuals and businesses to log onto the Rockingham County website: www.co.rockingham.nc.us or Rockingham County Emergency Services website: http://www.co.rockingham.nc.us/pview.aspx?id=14866&catID=407 a n d follow the link to the "DeltAlert Notification Registration” page.

Those without Internet access may call Rockingham County Emergency Services at 336-634-3017, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.to supply their information over the phone. Required information includes first and last name, street address (physical address, no P.O. boxes), city, state, zip code, and primary phone number. Additional phone numbers can be entered as well.

All businesses should register, as well as all individuals who have unlisted phone numbers, who have changed their phone number or address within the past year, and those who use a cellular phone or VoIP phone as their primary number.

Bowles explained, "DeltAlert allows geographically based delivery, which means street addresses are required to ensure emergency notification calls are received by the proper individuals in a given situation. The system works for cell phones too, but we need to have an associated street address to provide relevant messages."

Questions should be directed to the Rockingham County Emergency Services, 336-634-3017.

Leads group needs you The Rockingham County Leads Group meets every Wednesday, 12 noon at Eden’s El Parrel located at 734 South Van Buren Rd. Meeting is in the back area near bar.

The Rockingham County Leads Group is a grass roots, member run, networking association. We offer the opportunity to meet with and get to know others in the Rockingham County area. While our main focus is business we do invite organizations such as non-profits and those interested in Rockingham County.

At each meeting members will have the opportunity to deliver a sixty second “Infomercial” about their business. Also one member will have the opportunity to make a ten minute presentation about their business. We encourage members to come early and stay late, bring their business cards, flyers, brochures and other advertising materials. A lot of business and business contact is accomplished before and after meetings as we get to know each other.

This is a casual meeting, with business owners from Eden, and all of Rockingham County as well as some from Greensboro and Burlington.

Rose Named to Prestigious All-State School Board Only eight board members in the state selected for this impressive honor Rockingham County, N.C. – For the third consecutive year, Rockingham County Board of Education chair, Nell Rose, was one of eight school board members in the state named to the distinguished All- State School Board by the North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA). Ms. Rose was honored at an awards banquet held during the NCSBA’s annual conference in Greensboro, November 13.

Each of the state’s 115 school boards in North Carolina has an opportunity every year to nominate a member for the NCSBA’s prestigious Raleigh Dingman Award. The award is presented annually to a school board member in the state for outstanding leadership and educational service. From the nominations, the eight member AllState School Board is selected. All are chosen for the significant con-

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American Red Cross Volunteer Star Opportunities

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There are more than 900 school board members in the state.

Rose This is the third consecutive year the Rockingham County Board of Education nominated Rose for the distinguished award. Her support of, and contributions to the students and staff in Rockingham County, have been numerous and valuable during her tenure as a board member.

Rose has been a member of the board for over 19 years (since 1993) and is currently serving as chair. She is the only person on the board to have served as a member of all three boards that existed during the consolidation of four separate school systems. She is active in countless aspects of RCS’ undertakings, including tenures on the Smart Start Board of Directors, the Early Childhood Advisory Committee, and Rockingham County’s Reading Association, among others.

Rose is also frequently seen at district athletic, cultural and professional development activities. She began her career in education as a teacher and still maintains her certification today. She takes her responsibilities as a school board member very seriously and has so far accumulated over 1100 hours of continuing education credit.

Feedback needed for Economic Development Landscape The Rockingham County Government and The Rockingham County Partnership for Economic and Tourism Development are seeking feedback from citizens and business/community leaders on a recent economic development report. The report, Assessing Rockingham County’s Economic Development Landscape, was completed by Dr. James Johnson of the University of North Carolina and Dr. Alan Parnell of the Cedar Grove Institute for Sustainable Communities in Mebane, NC. A copy of the Executive Summary and Report is available on the County’s Web site under the County News & Announcements at www.co.Rockingham.nc.us.

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American Red Cross has five key services; Biomedical services conducts research and provides collection, testing, processing, and distribution of blood and blood products for almost 50% of the American public. In the United States, a blood transfusion is needed about every two seconds. Blood is perishable and must be regularly replaced to meet the growing needs of recipients. Disaster services, is where each year, the Red Cross responds to more than 70,000 disasters: house or multifamily fires, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous material spills, transportation accidents, explosions, other natural and man-made disasters. The Red Cross, a network of chapters, service areas and national headquarters operations, provides disaster relief services to people affected by disasters 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Health & Safety services helps save lives and strengthen communities.

Last year approximately 12 million Americans enrolled in lifesaving Red Cross courses.

Courses are available in First Aid, CPR, Automated External Defibrillation, Disaster Preparedness Education, Babysitter’s Training, Water Safety and Lifeguard Training.

International services works with a global network of Red Cross, Red Crescent and equivalent societies to restore hope and dignity to the world’s most vulnerable people. Through relief and development projects and its specialized International Disaster Response Unit. International services provide; emergency response, food, programming, primary health care, water and sanitation services. Red Cross tracing services and Red Cross messages help family separated by war or disaster to locate each other send communication and learn each other’s fate. In addition, the Red Cross has the unique mandate to educate the American public about the guiding principles of International Humanitarian Law. Service to the Armed Forces provides reporting and communication services through a network that links members of the military any place in the world with their loved ones. Calls and messages are relayed every 22 seconds between SAF centers, stations, and chapters. SAF also provides emergency financial aid to service members, their families, retired military personnel and widows of retired military personnel, in partnership with the military aid societies. Members of the military and their families may access services 24 hours a day, 7 days a weeks.

If you are interested in volunteering for the American Red Cross please visit one of these websites www.redcross.org, www.redcrossblood.org, or www.redcrossyouth.org.

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623-8854 WE NOW HAVE MILK SHAKES! Call In Orders Welcome!

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Health Tips A Healthier Approach To The New Year!

Here we go again. It's another new year, and you know what that means. "New Year's" and "resolution" are about as inseparable as Jack and Jill or salt and pepper. So what's it going to be this year? Eat less, exercise more, quit smoking, or spend more time with your family? Easy does it. Before you take the plunge, try rethinking your approach. Instead of making vague, sudden, and difficult-to-keep resolutions, think in terms of healthy lifestyle changes – more of a work in progress. Start small, with one goal at a time, and make a solid plan. Remember: small changes really do add up. One way to be more effective is to create SMART goals. These are the elements of SMART goals: Specific. State exactly what you want to accomplish. Make sure your goal is not hard to understand. Getting fit is not a specific goal. Being able to run a 5K under 30 minutes is very specific. Write down exactly what you plan to do as well as when and how often. Post it where you'll be sure to see it. Measurable.

If a goal is measurable, can you evaluate your progress and know when you've succeeded. For example, if your goal is to lose weight, you can check your body mass index (BMI), or see if you can get the zipper up on a smaller pair of pants. Attainable. Maybe you want to lose 50 pounds by your class reunion this summer. But seriously, now, is this really realistic? Instead, have a conversation with your doctor about safe methods and rates of weight loss.

Losing one or two pounds a week might be more reasonable. Or, maybe you'd like to quit smoking cold turkey, but you know that tapering off will make it easier for you. Set yourself up for success by setting goals that are truly attainable. Relevant. Is this really a goal you're interested in? Or is it something a family member has foisted upon you? Make sure the steps you're taking will help you meet your specific goal. Time-bound. It's human nature to put things off. So remember to set specific deadlines. Try setting lots of shorter time-bound goals. This may make it easier to stay on track and reach your final destination. You are more likely to succeed if you are clear about why you want to make a particular change and know how it will benefit you. Also, identify your support system and ask for help when you need it. Come up with rewards for reaching specific goals. All these things can help you stay motivated. It will also help to create visible cues that remind you that you want to make a change.

Maybe that means keeping workout clothes within easy reach. By the same token, remove things that will undercut your will. For example, if ice cream is your weakness, it won't help to know that there's a half-gallon of mint chocolate chip in the freezer with your name on it. But, remember: slip-ups happen. So don't beat yourself up. Just get back on the proverbial horse and keep going.!

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Hwy 65, Wentworth Call Brenda Joyce 634-5642 - 10am-2:30pm •Sat., Jan. 5th - Mayodan Moravian Church 104 S. 3rd Ave., Mayodan Call Velma Burcham 548-9372 - 10am-2pm • Mon., Jan.7th - Madison UMC 110 W. Academy St., Madison, Call Mark Byrum 548-6658, (Church Office) - 3pm-7:30pm • Sat., Jan. 12th - Monroeton Fire Station #10, 9252 US Hwy 158, Reidsville, Call Delores Webber 601-4638 - 10am-2:30pm • Mon., Jan. 14th - Vera Holland Center, 203 East Main St., Stoneville, Call Peggy 529-4920 2pm-6:30pm • Fri., Jan. 18th - American Red Cross, 3692 Hwy 14, Reidsville, Call Chapter 349-3434 - 10am2:30pm • Wed., Jan. 23rd - RCCWhitcomb Center, 484 County Home Rd., Hwy 65, Wentworth, Call Peggy 529-4920 (info desk at Whitcomb Center, 10am2:30pm • Sat., Jan. 26th - Woodmont UMC, 1926 Richardson St., Reidsville, Call Jonelle 342-7745 - 8:30am-1:30pm • Mon., Jan. 28th - Lowes UMC 3191 Hwy 87, Reidsville, Call Carolyn Pegram 349-3805 3pm-7:30pm • Thurs., Jan. 31st - Wentworth School, 8806 NC Hwy 87, Wentworth, Call School Office 634-3250 Brettany Brown 1pm-5:30pm The above schedule is subject to change. Appointments are recommended. Please call the American Red Cross at 349-3434 if you have any questions. There is an urgent need for Blood Types: 0-, and 0+, B- and A-.

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 9 People are asked to read the report first, and then provide feedback about it and the recommendations. A link to an opinion poll is also provided on the Rockingham County Web for the feedback.

The comments and suggestions will be used to guide the next steps in the future of economic development in Rockingham County.

The County and the Partnership greatly appreciate any feedback.

December Commissioner’s meeting packed Citizens packed out the regular meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 3rd in Wentworth's Rockingham County Governmental Center.

The meeting included many important agenda items including: the swearing in of newly elected County Commissioners C. Zane Cardwell, H. Keith Duncan, and Mark F. Richardson.

Cardwell and Duncan were sworn in by The Honorable Stanley L. Allen (District Court Judge). Richardson was sworn in by The

Rebecca B. Cipriani received the oath of office as Register of Deeds by The Honorable Edwin Wilson Jr. The Register of Deeds' staff was sworn in

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Honorable Edwin Wilson Jr. (Senior Resident Superior Court Judge). A reception was held to honor the new County Commissioners.

During the Organizational Meeting of the Board, W. Keith Mabe was re-elected chairman and T. Craig Travis elected vice-chairman.

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RCS Students Participate in the NCMEA State Honors Choirs Rockingham County Schools was well represented at the North Carolina Music Educators’ Association State Honors Choirs held in Winston-Salem, NC on November 10 and 11, 2012. Each fall, middle and high school choral students from around the state audition for a revered position in their respective honors choir. Out of approximately 1200 auditioning students per choir, only 175 are selected.

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Morehead Memorial Hospital Refinances Debt, Saves $5 Million in Interest Morehead Memorial Hospital has refinanced $40.6 million in debt which will result in a reduction of $380,000 in Morehead’s 2013 interest expense and total debt service savings of $5 million over the life of the loan.

In mid 2012, InnoVative Capital, LLC, a HUD-licensed FHA mortgage lender and healthcare financial advisory firm, was retained by Morehead to determine the practicality of developing a cash flow improvement and balance sheet enhancement plan achievable through the refinancing or restructuring of its Series 2005 tax-exempt bonds. Upon the completion of its review of the hospital’s bond documents, reserve fund balances and market pricing of its guaranteed investment contracts, InnoVative Capital presented an FHA mortgage insured debt refinancing proposal to Morehead, which projected upwards of $4 million in interest savings to be realized with a taxable Ginnie Mae loan refinancing of its tax-exempt bonds.

“The unprecedented drop in GNMA rates as a result of the Fed’s program of monthly purchases of mortgages, would allow InnoVative Capital to refinance MMH’s tax-exempt bonds from the lowest interest rate funding source at the time, the placement of a taxable GNMA collateralized FHA insured mortgage loan,” said Alan P. Richman, InnoVative Capital’s President and CEO. “Due to the uncertainty of interest rates, time was of the essence and we relied on HUD meeting its stated goal to deliver a credit decision (commitment) within 30 days. We were grateful for the efforts of

HUD’s Office of Hospital Facilities in delivering its commitment as scheduled and facilitating a loan closing less than one month later,” said Richman.

“I cannot overemphasize the profound impact this refinancing will deliver to Morehead’s bottom-line and its ability to reinvest in our hospital and its personnel.

An opportunity like this is rare for a community hospital,” said W. Carl Martin, President and CEO of Morehead Memorial Hospital. “To lower our interest rate by almost 1% per year, improve our 12-month cash flow by $630,000, and produce debt service savings of $240,000 per year for each of the next 19 years, without any increase in our loan amount, or cash outlay is the ultimate win-win,” added Martin.

The initial debt was incurred in 2005 to finance new construction and renovation that included the addition of a 16-bed Emergency Department on the hospital’s main campus, the construction of the Wright Diagnostic Center on Pierce Street, and equipment upgrades in the hospital and SmithMcMichael Cancer Center.

Morehead Memorial Hospital Founded in 1924, and located in Eden, North Carolina, Morehead Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit community hospital licensed for 108 acute-care, and 121 long-term care beds. The main campus is home to inpatient and outpatient services, a state-of- the-art emergency department, birthing center, nursing center, cancer treatment center, and three physician office buildings.

Morehead maintains two off-campus sites. The Wright Diagnostic Center houses laboratory and diagnostic imaging, a Wound Healing Center, the Lou McMichael Miracle Breast Imaging Suite, and the Morehead Memorial Hospital Foundation.

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 10 The guest conductors this year were Dr. Elena Sharkova, Artistice Director of the Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale for the high school honors choir, and Dr. Angel Broeker of the University of St. Thomas for the elementary school honors choir.

McMichael High School Students & Faculty Join Sheriff and Others in “2012 Empty Stocking Fund” Toy Drive

McMichael High & Sheriff’s Office gather toys for Empty Stocking During the week of November 26th – 30th, students and faculty at Dalton McMichael High School in Mayodan, NC had a toy drive to help the Eden YMCA, The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, Waste Management of the Piedmont

and Eden Chiropractic collect new, unwrapped toys for families right here in Rockingham County without the means to provide presents for their children this holiday season.

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Pajama Fundraiser raises United Way donations!

WFMY-TV 2's Good Morning Show featured Rockingham County Governmental Employees and United Way leaders dressed in pajamas for the United Way PJs Work Day on Nov. 30th. Each participant donated $5 to wear pajamas & slippers to work. A beautiful Christmas tree, in the Governmental Center lobby, was the focal point for employees in PJs listening to guitarist Robin Burroughs; hearing children's stories from a storyteller Jacky Miller; singing seasonal songs; and petting two, fat cats dressed in holiday-style from the Animal Shelter.

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Notes from RCC

Local and Regional Artistry

RCC librarian earns Rutgers fellowship Craig Arthur fell in love nationwide pool of applicants to with libraries as a 12-year-old in be the first recipients of a Jazz Hickory when he discovered he Archives Fellowship at the prescould check out vinyl albums and tigious university and institute. take them home. After that, “We were there for a threewhenever he had a litday orientation,” said tle extra money, Arthur. “In March we Arthur bought will go there for a week albums.

By high and work.” school, he was playThe work will involve ing drums in a band. archiving material at the For two years, Institute of Jazz Studies.

Arthur has been an The three will either assistant librarian at work with seasoned James Library at library archivists or R o c k i n g h a m complete an archive Arthur Community College, project on their own.

“I always loved music Arthur is excited about but when I first heard jazz, I real- the opportunity. ly fell in love,” he said.

“My passion is working with To Arthur, jazz is a unique students,” he said. “Libraries can American art form. He appreci- be intimidating places that seem ates that aspect of it, but as a dry and boring. They aren’t so I musician, he enjoys the music’s want to figure out ways to engage inherent creativity. students and to make it an appeal“It’s free form. Jazz musi- ing place to study; to fuse subcians can create as they play.” jects students are interested in Last month, his love of jazz with traditional services.” led Arthur to the John Cotton Because of the work of Dana Library Institute of Jazz archivists, library patrons have Studies at Rutgers University in access to the fascinating bits of Newark, N.J. He and two other information that bring their subindividuals were selected from a jects of interest to life and can

RCC Center for Creative Woodworking to open in Reidsville It takes about five hours to drive from the eastern side of Rockingham County to John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. That’s five hours on the road to arrive at the nearest place where you can take weekend or week long seminars/courses on various folk arts, including working with wood.

Rockingham Community College wants to change that with its January opening of the Rockingham Community College Center for Creative Woodworking. With dedicated areas to woodturning and woodworking the Center will be the first of its kind in this part of the state.

“There’s a rich history of woodworking in this area,” said Dr. Michael Helmick, RCC president, “so there is an interest and need for this type of facility. Our goal is to offer classes from renowned woodworkers who can train individuals in a craft which can provide them with extra income or possibly a new career.”

Classes will cover creating wooden pens to building cabinets, hand-cut joinery to goblets.

Classes will begin in January and February. An Open House is also being planned for February.

“Individuals walking in the downtown will be able to look through the front windows and watch students turning wood,” said Helmick. “There will also be a gallery in one window so they can enjoy seeing the finished products of not only the woodworking and woodturning students, but students of pottery, photography and other craft related programs.”

The Center was made possible through a partnership with the city of Reidsville.

“It’s a great partnership,” said Helmick. “The college’s goal is to take education off campus and to the people in their communities as much as possible. These types of partnerships allow us to do that. It has the added benefit to the college by freeing up space on campus to expand growing programs. Reidsville benefits, too, because together we renovated a vacant structure in the downtown area, taking a former eyesore and turning it into attractive property. Everybody wins, especially those who want to learn woodworking and woodturning.”

The Center will house 12-15 lathes for woodturning as well as various woodworking equipment. Woodturning and woodworking classes will run simultaneously allowing more individuals to benefit from the program.

Eventually, Helmick hopes to offer open shop memberships to area woodworkers so they can use the Center’s equipment at designated times.

“Working with wood is relaxing and focuses the mind, said Helmick. “It’s therapeutic.

I’m excited about this partnership and the Center. I’m looking forward to watching its growth and seeing the impact it can have on many people’s lives.”

For more information on the Center or classes that will be held, call 336-342-4261, ext.

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spark a love of libraries but a love of learning. That is why Arthur is excited and eager to spend a week in the spring working in the vaults of Rutgers’ Institute of Jazz Studies.

County Officials made so in Swearing In ceremonies Citizens packed out the regular meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 3rd in Wentworth's Rockingham County Governmental Center.

The meeting included many important agenda items including: the swearing in of newly elected County Commissioners C. Zane Cardwell, H. Keith Duncan, and Mark F. Richardson.

Cardwell and Duncan were sworn in by The Honorable Stanley L. Allen (District Court Judge). Richardson was sworn in

by The Honorable Edwin Wilson Jr. (Senior Resident Superior Court Judge). A reception was held to honor the new County Commissioners.

During the Organizational Meeting of the Board, W. Keith Mabe was re-elected chairman and T. Craig Travis elected vicechairman.

Rebecca B. Cipriani received the oath of office as Register of Deeds by The Honorable Edwin Wilson Jr. The Register of Deeds' staff was sworn in by The Honorable Rebecca B. Cipriani.

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Berger announces several appointments Davis, Tucker to Chair Senate State and Local Government Committee will also chair Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and IT. Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (RRockingham) announced in December he plans to appoint Sen. Jim Davis (R-Macon) and Sen. Tommy Tucker (R-Union) as co-chairmen of the Senate State and Local Government Committee when the legislature convenes early next year. They will also chair the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Information Technology.

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Government Committee has jurisdiction over local bills, which impact no more than 15 counties, affecting the operation or authority of local government entities. The Subcommittee on General Government and Information Technology appropriates funds necessary to operate all facets of state government.

“As former County Commissioners, Sen. Davis and Sen. Tucker are able to recognize the unique issues faced by local governments during these trying economic times,” said. Berger.

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“Sens. Apodaca, Hise and Meredith are a great group of hardworking legislators capable of balancing the needs of taxpayers with the wants of state employees,” said Berger. “I am confident that under their leadership this committee will work to ensure North Carolina’s pension system protects taxpayers from enormous unfunded liabilities and remains sustainable for current and future retirees.”

Berger also announced he plans to appoint Sen. Tom Apodaca (R-Henderson) and Sen. Ralph Hise (R-Mitchell) as cochairmen of the Senate Committee on Pensions & Retirement and Aging. “Sens.

Apodaca and Hise are two hardworking legislators capable of balancing the needs of taxpayers with the wants of state employees,” said Berger. “I am confident that under their leadership this committee will work to ensure North Carolina’s pension system protects taxpayers from enormous unfunded liabilities and remains sustainable for current and future retirees.”

Berger followed by announcing that he plans to appoint Sen. Kathy Harrington (R-Gaston) and Sen. Warren Daniel (R-Burke) as co-chairs of the Senate Transportation Policy Committee when the legislature convenes early next year. He also plans to appoint Sen. Harrington and Sen. Bill Rabon (RBrunswick) as co-chairs of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Transportation.

These committees address policy and funding for all modes of transportation including highways, rail, public transit and aviation.

The Appropriations Subcommittee also has jurisdiction over funding for the North Carolina Ports Authority, Global TransPark and the Division of Motor Vehicles.

“Sens. Harrington, Daniel and Rabon understand the vital role North Carolina’s infrastructure plays in paving the way toward a more prosperous future,” said Berger. “I am confident their leadership will help our state develop a 21st century transportation system that repairs our deteriorating roads and bridges, alleviates congestion and meets the growing demands of a rising population.”

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 12 giving. Mail donations to United Way PJs Work Day, Rockingham County Governmental Center, P.O. Box 101, Wentworth, NC, 27375 (payable to United Way of Rockingham County).

County employees have previously given $16,000 in United Way contributions/payroll deductions via four fundraisers including: a Pie N Ya Face Contest, Mark Holzer's Exotic Foods Taste Testing, Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader, and a Halloween Costumes for a Cause!

The 2012 Rockingham County Governmental Employees' United Way Co-Chairs are Director of Strategic Management Adam Lindsay and Public Information Officer Mable Scott. Cindy Wall Sarwi is executive director of the United Way of Rockingham County.

Attention: Parents of Young Chilren If you are a parent of young children, Woodmont United Methodist Church, 1926 Richardson Drive, Reidsville is the place to be on Saturday, January 26th. A three session seminar for parents of young children will be held from 9am-3pm this day.

The Keynote Speaker will be Daphne Wall: Empowering your children, one page at a time! Parents hold the key to positioning their children for academic success long before their first day of kindergarten. Your invitaioon to empower your child begins today. Parents will look at ways to boost early literacy skills for their children from birth to age five, which will provide opportuniioes for their children throughout their school career. If children start school behind, it takes extra efforts by dedicated parents to catch them up.

Literacy empowers. As parents, we need to give our children every possible opportunity!

– Session 1 • The Way I Feel, by Joy Venable: This workshop will provide an overview of the importance of supporiong children’s emoioonal and social development in the early years. A variety of children’s books that can be used to promote different areas of this development will be shared. Focus: Ages 0-5.

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Science tells us that the first three years of life are very important for building the young child's brain. We will discover why reading to babies and toddlers is important and develop strategies to maximize your baby’s brain power! Focus: Infant/Toddler.

• Draw Me a Picture, by Daphne Wall: Pariocipants will look at using vocabulary and comprehension strategies with their students when reading aloud with their children or having their child read to them. These will include visualizaioon and story mapping strategies. Focus: School age children.

• Hands on Literacy, by Renee Cook, Ashley May & Wanda Sparks: Literacy isn't all about reading! In this hands?on approach, you will learn reading role model skills you can use at home to boost your child's imaginaioon, descripiove language, and comprehension skills. Be prepared to get your hands dirty! Focus: All Ages – Session #2 • Read OUT LOUD!, by Amy Swisher: Early language development is the foundaioon for future reading ability and success. Of all parent-child acioviioes, reading aloud provides the richest exposure to language. Come learn how such a simple aciovity started early and done oioen, makes a world of difference for your child. We will discuss how reading impacts your baby/toddler's development, how to select age appropriate books and how to make reading aloud a daily aciovity. Focus: Infant/Toddler.

• Making Story Time Fun for Everyone!, by Julie Matejko & Lisa Stadler: Reading to your child is important. This workshop will explore ways to make reading to your child a fun ,interaciove experience. Focus: Preschool.

• Motivation and Reading for School-aged Children by Sandy Morrison: “Will you read to me?” These words from a child to a parent are sure to bring a smile. But what do you do when your child would rather do anything except read? This workshop will explore ways to bring reading into your home without a struggle!

You will learn ways to fit reading into busy daily schedules and support your child’s development. Free community resources will be highlighted. Focus: School age children.

• Crazy to Calm: Using Conscious Discipline Strategies to Create a Peaceful Home, by Adina Tompkins & Nadia Smith: Discipline can be one of the toughest parts of being a parent. This workshop will provide an introducioon to the Conscious Discipline pareniong approach. Learn how you can reduce problem behaviors and create a more peaceful home environment by staying calm and leading by example during conflicts with your child. Sponsored by Young Moms Connect.

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JANUARY 2013 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 15 ¶ Students from Rockingham County High and SRO Deputy S. Woody, Sheriff Sam Page, Major Abner Bullins and Anthony Wilson from the Sheriff’s Load up toys collected by the students for the 2012 “Empty Stocking Fund”

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County High Schools and Sheriff’s Dept. make Christmas better County High Schools came together over the holidays to make Christmas brighter for local families through the YMCA Empty Stocking Fund.

Morehead High School (MHS) Student Council sponsored a “Turkey Toss” corn hole tournament to raise food items to benefit the Eden YMCA Empty Stocking Fund.

Faculty, students and community members formed teams to compete for the golden or silver turkey baster trophy. Over 35 teams competed in the event. The tournament raised over 250 food items and $35.00 in cash donations.

The Student Council also held a “Hunger Games” food drive to benefit the Empty Stocking Fund. Based on an idea from the mother of student council member Pierce Lawrence, the school was divided up into districts. The districts competed to see which would contribute the most food. District 6 won the Hunger Games contributing over 400 canned food items. In total, the school collected over 1300 items of food. District 6 will be treated to a celebration at the start of the new semester.

MHS Student Council also contributed over $2100.00 in monetary donations to the fund.

Students raised money through a spirit chain donation during homecoming and also contributed proceeds from the Powder Puff game. Students will also help package and deliver food and gifts to Eden families.

Morehead High School is proud to have such a dedicated group of young people committed to serving their community.

Rockingham County High School students, under the direction of School Resource Officer Deputy Scott Woody, collected toy donations for the 2012 Empty Stocking Fund to help Rockingham County families in need this holiday season.

With the help of Rockingham County High School, Dalton McMichael High School, Eden Chiropractic, and Waste Management of Rockingham County, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office has delivered several truckloads of toys to the Eden YMCA for distribution to Rockingham County families whose children might not otherwise receive any gifts this holiday season due to their current economic situation.

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The Rockingham County Naturalist Club invites you to join them on a stroll through the history of our area. The following club’s events for the coming season.

Please vivsit www.RockinghamNauralists.org which also has the schedules.

Unless otherwise noted, they will meet to drive to the folloing events at the parking lot in front of the Advance dTecnologies and gymnasium buildings at Rockingham Community College.

• January 19 – Saturday: We will assemble at 2PM at the new museum and Archives of Rockingham County in Wentworth, in the former county courthouse, for a museum tour with our own Bob Carter as guide. Several of our group members, including Bob, have worked hard to create this outstanding museum for the county; we know you’ll enjoy seeing it.

There will be parking at the museum.

• February 17 – Sunday: Leave RCC at 2PM. We will do a ramble in woods on the property of Harold Vaden on the headwaters of Bold Run Creek. Our hike will include a visit to a pond, as well as the creek, and we will visit the old King-Stewart family cemetery. Bob Carter is our leader.

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• The Way I Feel, by Joy Venable: Repeat - See Session #1 for Workshop Descripioon. Focus: Ages 0 - 5.

• Hands on Literacy, by Renee Cook, Ashley May & Wanda Sparks: Repeat - See Session #1 for Workshop Descripioon.

• Let’s Move!, by Dee Moyer: There is a natural link between nutriioon, physical aciovity and reading. Children love reading books about their own lives. We will discover some helpful nutriioon and exercise books for children, and discuss how these books can help moiovate children to adopt posiiove behaviors that can last a lifeiome. Sponsored by Young Moms Connect.

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Woodmont United Methodist Church, 1926 Richardson Drive, ReidsvilleWoodmont United Methodist Church, 1926 Richardson Drive, Reidsville Registraioon and refreshments at 8:30 am. Preregistraioon is required. $5.00 registration fee per individual to help with material costs * • Free quality child care • Breakfast and lunch provided • Transportaioon available • Family Photo & other prizes *If the registration fee presets a barrier to your participation, please return registraioon form marked “scholarship requested” to request a waiver of the fee.

Triad Goodwills accepting donations for local chapter of Lions Club International Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. (Triad Goodwill) has partnered with District 31-D Lions Clubs to assist with the collection of eyeglasses and hearing aids.

According to district governor and Hamilton Lakes club member, Howard Wallace, “This partnership originated from an existing relationship one of our members had with Triad Goodwill. We are proud to partner with Triad Goodwill to make it easy for people to donate eyeglasses that can be repurposed and given to people through the international SightFirst Program.” Last year, the District 31-D Lions Clubs collected 800-900 pairs of glasses, helping to provide the gift of sight for needy children and adults.

Triad Goodwill has branded donation boxes at all Retail Stores and Donation Centers to specifically collect these items to benefit the work of Lions Club.

Visit the “Donations” tab on TriadGoodwill.org to find the closest location for donations within Alamance, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham and Caswell counties.

“By providing donation locations for the Lions Club, we want to make it easier for people to get rid of those glasses that they are no longer wearing and also help someone else in need,” says Chris Gorham, marketing director for Triad Goodwill.

Triad Goodwill operates 22 retail stores and donation centers in Guilford, Alamance, Caswell, Rockingham and Randolph Counties, and collected nearly eight million pounds of donated goods last year.

The Lions Club International has more than 1.3 million members and has 45,000 clubs worldwide.

ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL NC: Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. promotes the value of work by providing career development services and work opportunities for people with employment needs. Last year Goodwill served more 13,000 people in the community and helped place more than 2000 into competitive employment. Almost 90 cents of every dollar earned at our current 22 retail stores goes into job training for residents of the Triad. For more information about Goodwill, visit www.TriadGoodwill.org.

Extension Volunteers Scholarship applications available Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Volunteers Scholarship Applications for 2013 are now available. The purpose of the scholarships is to assist students in obtaining a degree at any North Carolina college, in any field of study, with priority given to Family and Consumer Sciences. Three $500.00 scholarships will be awarded and paid in Fall 2013. Applicants may be adult (an individual who has completed high school and has had a break in her/his education and wishes to further her/his education) or youth (an individual currently in senior year of high school or in college with no break in her/his formal education).

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of a combination of financial need; scholarship potential; activities and honors; and connection or involvement with North Carolina Cooperative Extension.

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Rockingham County officials meeting with NC State Legislators to discuss "2013 Legislative Issues."

Morehead Memorial Hospital’s Birthing Center has been recognized for exceeding state and national benchmarks in a national survey of maternity practices in infant nutrition and care conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Birthing Center staff includes, left to right: first row, Tara Pruett, Kerry Taylor, Brandy Presnell, Nancy Arrington, Marcy Jeffries, Sandra Winslow, Cindy Jones, Beverly Hanks, Nicky Edwards, and Tanya Willis; second row, Crystal Hubbard, Robin Porter, Sandy Strader, Courtney White, Lacosta Hayes, Linda Adkins, Sandy Parker, Sherry Baker, and Angela Anthony; and third row, Heather Crawford, Amy Lewis, Hope Littrell, and Jill Mabe.

Rockingham County officials met Friday, Dec. 14, with several NC State Legislators at the Rockingham County Governmental Center, to share "2013 Legislative Issues" affecting Rockingham County. W. Keith Mabe (Rockingham County Board of Commissioners' Chairman), T. Craig Travis (Rockingham County Board of Commissioners' Vice Chairman), and County Manager Lance Metzler discussed important, upcoming legislative issues with State Senator Philip E. (Phil) Berger (26th District) and State Rep. Bert Jones (65th District). County Attorney Robert Shaver also attended.

Morehead Hospital Birthing Center Exceeds Infant Nutrition Benchmarks Morehead Memorial Hospital’s Birthing Center has been recognized for exceeding State and National benchmarks in a national survey of maternity practices in infant nutrition and care recently conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) Survey is a national survey of infant feeding practices in hospitals that provide maternity care services.

The survey highlighted strengths and identified quality improvement opportunities related to maternity care practices and breastfeeding. Morehead’s composite quality practice score was 74 out of 100. Across North Carolina, the average score was 62, and the national average score was 70.

“We congratulate our Birthing Center team for a job well done,” said W. Carl Martin, President and CEO. “Our team of nurses, OB/GYN physicians, family practice physicans and pediatricians continue to demonstrate our commitment to quality care and clinical excellence.

Many medical authorities, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, strongly recommend breastfeeding.”

Breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for infants. It has the perfect mix of vitamins, protein, and fat—everything an infant needs to grow. And it's all provided in a form more easily digested than infant formula.

Breast milk contains antibodies that help babies fight off viruses and bacteria. Breastfeeding reduces a baby's risk of having asthma or allergies. Babies who

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are breastfed exclusively for the first six months, without any formula, have fewer ear infections, respiratory illnesses and bouts of diarrhea. They also have fewer hospitalizations and trips to the doctor.

“Several years ago, The Birthing Center joined a collaboration effort with the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute in Chapel Hill,” said Birthing

Center Director Tanya Willis.

“The staff embraced the effort to inform and support mothers in providing nutrition to their infants. Through the staff efforts for quality patient care, the exclusive breastfeeding rate has increased 278 percent. I am proud of my team and am happy we are able to assist in providing this great start in nutrition for our infants.”

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Your donation to the United subsided. The holidays allowed us to reflect on the important ele- Way helps so many lives in ments of our life. It is now time Rockingham County. The United Sales • Service • Repair to redirect our focus and prepare Way invests local dollars in thirourselves for the New Year. ty-five local programs and ser• Street • Off-Road What would we change about this vices to meet local needs. These • ATV’s • Machine Shop • Welding • year? How can we make a dif- programs generate sustained impact in our community focusference?

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public in the community. In order to achieve collective impact, all stakeholders in the community must work together.

The United Way of Rockingham County has partnered with eighteen agencies and two grantees across the county to make a difference in our community. Social change success can only be achieved through teamwork.

The United Way of Rockingham County is an independent non-profit organization that works through community partnerships to: help our students be successful in school, make sure basic needs are met, keep our community safe and healthy, and ensure independence and dignity for our elderly. The United Way is not a “top down” organization. It is not governed by a statewide or worldwide agency nor does it receive funding from any external source.

The money raised for each annual campaign is allocated to human service programs throughout the community with a small portion of the money targeted for operational expenses.

Approximately 98% of the money raised each year stays in Rockingham County.

The remaining 2% goes to designations outside of the county and to United Way Worldwide membership fees which provide access to training and marketing materials.

The theme for this year’s campaign is “Time is of the Essence.”

Every second of everyday a life is being impacted with United Way dollars: For the father who has lost his job and needs to put food on the table for his children, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. For the mother whose son does not have insurance and needs medical care, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. For the elderly who can no longer cook for themselves and need a meal, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. For the student who is beginning to struggle in school, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. For the family who has an uninsured loved one needing end-of- life care, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. For the young mother who needs to escape danger for herself and her children, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. For the unexpected emergency requiring rescue services at home, at work, on the road, in the water, in the woods, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Please consider giving to the United Way of Rockingham County to make a difference in your community. Regardless of the amount, your gift will make a difference. For additional information on how to support your community, you may contact the Rockingham County United Way Office: 336-342-7768 www.uwrockingham.org Give by Check Cash Payroll Deduction Online via PayPal Rockingham County United Way is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions are tax deductible.

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by March 1, 2013.

To request an application form or for any questions, please contact Brenda Sutton, County Extension Director (336-342-8230) or e-mail bbsutton@ncsu.edu

“Boss of the Month” – Janelle Conkle of Stoneville Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler honors citizens each month when they visit the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth.

This month, Metzler is honoring Janelle Conkle of Stoneville as "Boss of the Month.”

Candid photos are shot each month of local citiConkle zens visiting the Rockingham County Governmental Center, 371 NC 65, in Wentworth. One photo is selected and highlighted by the County as "Boss of the Month."

Several framed photos of the "Boss of the Month" are displayed in the Governmental Center, on the County's homepage, and the County's Facebook page.

"I came up with this idea to honor a Rockingham County citizen as "Boss of the Month" in order to remind employees that our ultimate responsibility is to serve our citizens," Metzler explained.

“Our Rockingham County citizens are very special to all of us in Rockingham County Government.”

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Local Tidbits...

• Sheriff attends Fall Conference - Sheriffs from across the state of North Carolina, including our own Sheriff Sam Page of Rockingham County, went to Blowing Rock, NC where Sheriff Len Hagaman and his team at the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office hosted the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) fall conference at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock Nov. 28-30.

Chetola has hosted the NCSA fall conference before and over 60 of the state’s 100 Sheriffs are in attendance at this event.

The three-day conference doubles as a training exercise with several training sessions on the agenda. Sheriff Sam Page currently serves on the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association.

• RCC Students urged to apply now for spring classes With spring semester starting Jan. 7, 2013 at Rockingham Community College, it is important for new students to complete the application process by Dec. 20. This affords students a wider selection of classes during the Jan. 2-3 registration period.

Anyone unable to complete the process by Dec. 20 may still register for classes during the January registration period but class availability will be limited.

Registration for spring semester classes is scheduled for 1-7 p.m. on Jan. 2 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Jan. 3.

For questions about registration or the application process, call 342-4261, ext. 2333.

• Volunteer Training Classes Hospice of Rockingham County will hold Volunteer Training Classes On January 29, 31, February 5, 7, 12, 14 at 14pm (18 hours of training) in the Hospice Home Community Room. We are in need of patient care volunteers and male volunteers who are available during the day. Feel good about yourself, start the New Year off helping someone in need. For more information or to register, call Barbara Moore at 427-9022.

• Meeting - A regularly scheduled meeting of the Rockingham County Emergency Communications Governance Board will be held Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at the Governmental Center, Second Floor in the Commissioner’s Boardroom located at 371 NC 65 Wentworth, North Carolina.

• Living Wills 2:00 p.m. -OR- 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 28 Morehead Memorial Hospital Main Conference Room Learn about current NC legislation related to Advance Healthcare Directives and prepare your Health Care Power of Attorney and Advance Directive for a Natural Death (“Living Will”) documents. Each session begins with an informational discussion. Those attending are assisted in finishing their documents. A notary and two witnesses are present to finalize the com-

pletion of the documents.

There is NO CHARGE for this community service.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED preferably at least one week in advance. Call Marcia McQueen, director of Chaplaincy Services to register: 336-623-9711, Ext. 2482. If you get voice mail, leave your mailing address and session for which you wish to register. The Community Advance Directive for the North Carolina Piedmont Triad: An Easy-to-Use Legal Form for all Adults is utilized and will be sent to you when you register so you can begin reading and thinking about your wishes.

• Adult Literacy Tutor Training: At the Rockingham County Literacy Project 705-A Washington Street, Eden Want to start the New Year off right and really make a difference? We can show you how!

Plan to attend: – Adult Literacy Tutor Training Mondays, January 7 and 14, and Wednesdays, January 9 and 16, 5:30-8:00 p.m.

There will also be an online component to the training.

Participants should plan to attend all four sessions.

– English as a Second Language Tutor Training - Monday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 23, 5:30-8:00 p.m.

There will also be an online component to the training.

Participants should plan to attend both sessions and must have completed Adult Literacy Tutor Training prior to enrollment.

Call Jean Light Kinyon at 627-0007 to pre-register, or visit www.rcliteracyproject.org for more information.

Volunteer tutors help adult students in Rockingham County to learn to read, write, or do basic math. Tutors may also assist students who are working on their GED certificates or learning English. Volunteer tutors are greatly needed at this time, as many students are on a waiting list and are having to wait months and years for tutors.

The Rockingham County Literacy Project can serve more students only with your help!

• Rockingham County Vacancies - Boards/Committees - Apply by Jan. 7, 2013 Rockingham County Board of Commissioners announces vacancies on the following boards and committees: 1) Fire-Rescue Commission 2) Fire Commissioner Huntsville Fire District 3) Joint Community Advisory Committee (Merger of Adult Home & Nursing Home) 4) Planning Board 5) Planning Committee for Services to the Elderly 6) Voluntary Agricultural Advisory Board Deadline for applications: January 7, 2013 For more information contact Clerk to the Board 336-3428102, email pmclain@co.rockingham.nc.us , apply on County

Website http://www.co.rockingham.nc.us under "I Want To" • Winter Wine Wonderland 2012 - Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County Let’s beat the winter time blues and have some fun at the Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County’s Winter Wine Wonderland. Wineries, breweries, and food vendors from around the region will be on hand for you to taste and buy their wonderful products. There will be an auction, live music, and lots of other fun things. You will receive a signature wine glass to take home.

Please go to our website rockinghamcountyfinearts.org or send an email : fineartsfestival1741@gmail.com for more information.

Saturday, January 26, 2013, from 2 pm til 5 pm at the Reidsville Events Center located at 223 Scales St. in downtown Reidsville. All proceeds go to support the arts in our community. Tickets are $25.

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Adults with hearing loss are significantly more likely than adults with normal hearing to develop ages 36 to 90 who Dementia, according to a Mitchell initially did not new study out from have Dementia-the researchers at John insidious loss of memory, logic Hopkins and the National and language that interferes with Institute on Aging. daily living.

The study-which finds that The volunteers were tested the greater the hearing loss, the for hearing loss and Dementia higher the risk. Men and women every two years for nearly two in the study who experienced decades. Researchers found that severe hearing loss were five those with hearing loss at the times more likely to develop beginning of the study were Dementia than those with normal much more likely to develop hearing. Even mild hearing loss Dementia by the end, even after doubled the risk of Dementia. taking into account age and other The study followed 639 people risk factors. The risk of Dementia

only began to rise once hearing loss began to interfere with the ability to communicate-for example, in a noisy restaurant. The study also found that hearing loss increased the risk of Alzheimer's disease, but the two were not as strongly linked as hearing loss and Dementia. We at Hear our voices with our hands hope all had wonderful Holidays. Please be safe and keep those you love close to you. Our book is for sale and winter classes will begin in January if interested please call Kim at 336-627-3283.

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through programs offered by the Division of Aging and Adult Services • All other households will be eligible to apply for the LIEAP starting February 1, 2013, depending on the availability of funding.

Any household interested in receiving assistance from the LIEAP will need to make an application. There is no longer an automatic eligibility process through the Food and Nutritional Services program (also known as Food Stamps). All households’ will need to meet the financial means test of 130% of the poverty level.

Households’ who are approved for LIEAP funds will need to have an approved vendor, including an account number where the funds will be allocated to an account. No funds will be sent directly to the head of household member.

Due to federal funding reductions, funds are limited and applications will be taken by the specified program requirements. When funds are depleted, the application process will be terminated.

Applications will be accepted at the Rockingham County Department of Social Services, located at the Governmental Center, 411 NC HWY 65 Wentworth, North Carolina. If you are unable to come to the agency to make an application due to a disability, please call 336-342-1394 and ask for someone in the Energy Assistance Program. Any questions concerning LIEAP can be directed to the local Department of Social Services Energy Program Unit.

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The “Girls in Pearls” tradition continued in Wentworth on December 7th as ladies at the Rockingham County Governmental Center wore black and pearls for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. This year, Code Enforcement Officer Tinker Woods also wore black and joined the ladies to honor those who served, and especially those who sacrificed their lives in 1941.

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BLET Class 39 graduates

First row: Jared Coffey, Dristen Cheadle, Lynsey Caillouet, Yvira Baez, Estella Valdez, Shelby Mabe. Second row: Paul Harden, Matthew Moore, Kyle Underwood, Jeffrey, Shelton, Joshua Roberts, Shawn Walker. Not pictured, Dennis Franks, Chief of Police at Elon University.

RCC receives large Golden LEAF Foundation grant Rockingham Community College is benefitting twice from Golden LEAF Foundation grants recently awarded through the program’s Mid-Skills Workforce Training Initiative.

“Golden LEAF Foundation’s confidence in the ability of RCC and the other North Carolina community colleges to train the state’s workforce is highlighted by these grants,” said RCC President, Dr. Michael Helmick. “Their support of our economic development efforts deserves our thanks.

It is greatly appreciated.”

Of the nine grants totaling over $5.4 million, RCC is receiving $496,000 to improve its welding program and it will benefit from the $825,000 awarded to Forsyth Technical Community College.

“Workspace is congested in the welding area and the college has not had the capability to expand,” said RCC Associate Vice President for Facilities and External Affairs, Tony Gunn.

Now it does. Grant funding will allow RCC to renovate the existing welding lab and to increase training space by up-fitting a second room. This will allow the college to offer more welding courses, provide more training opportunities for existing welders, and better meet the needs of area employers.

“Many firms across the state and nation report having difficulty finding workers with the skills required by industry for employment in advanced manufacturing,” reported Dan Gerlach, President of the Golden LEAF Foundation. “Recent reports have highlighted the mid-skills gap that exists across the country.”

Local and regional employers echo Gerlach. Over the next two to three years, they say, there will be a high demand for welders – approximately 200 positions – and they indicate they will be looking to RCC to help fill that need.

Using grant funding, the col-

lege will be able to add 18 welding booths. Gunn said this will allow the college to double enrollment in welding classes.

In a separate Golden LEAF Foundation grant, Forsyth Technical Community College will be leading a regional expansion in the Endorsed Skills Certification Program in Computer Integrated Machining which involves four other community colleges, including Rockingham Community College.

The partnership will enable these five colleges to deliver hands-on training in a skills area currently in demand by North Carolina companies.

A key element of the grant will be to work with regional employers in order to adopt a set of credentials that manufacturers will look for during the hiring process. This will allow the colleges to coordinate training related to the jobs in those manufacturing companies.

The 39th Rockingham Community College basic law enforcement training (BLET) class graduated Dec. 13 in a 7 p.m. ceremony.

The 13 graduates are Yvira Maria Baez, Lynsey Lee Caillouet, Kristen Alyse Cheadle, Jared Rufus Coffey, Dennis William Franks, Paul Todd Harden, Shelby Monique Mabe, Matthew Corbett Moore, Joshua James Roberts, Jeffrey Scott Shelton, Kyle

Thomas Underwood, Estela Maria Valdez, Shawn Douglas Walker.

Special awards were given to the following: Paul Harden – Highest Grade Point Average (97.2); Jared Coffey – Highest Firearms Average (99 percent), Physical Fitness Award; Kristen Cheadle – Class Leader; Yvira Baez – Most Determined; Jeffrey Shelton – Most Outstanding.

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The December Reidsville Chamber Coffee was hosted by Pelham Transportation & Events By Judy; The Chamber would like to thank them for hosting us and for providing the breakfast snacks and coffee. There were many chamber members as well as board members in attendance. During that morning’s coffee important business was discussed such as the Breakfast with Santa event that benefits the Leader In Me program at Lawsonville Avenue Elementary School, the United Way fundraising update, The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree update, and other Chamber Member events. The Chamber Coffee’s are a great networking event as well as a great way to get information out about your business. Anyone who would like to attend is welcome the Chamber Coffee’s are the first Thursday of the month at 8 am. The next chamber coffee will be Countywide and will be held on January 16th at Rockingham Community College instead of the typical first Thursday.

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RCC Students Named to President’s and Dean’s Lists Rockingham Community College announces those named to the fall semester 2012 President’s List and Dean’s List.

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Covington, Ian Lamar Courts, Brittney Renee Dunn, Teresa Booth Everhart, Joseph Henry Grubbs, Brian Christopher Hanshaw, Chandy Jo Haskins, Joseph Aaron Hennis, Adrian Lindsey Herbin, Mariah Jensen, David Robert Jones, Kaitlyn Margie Knight, Richard Louis Kutz, Michelle Sipe Langley, Rachel Elizabeth Langston, Marlena Leah Lester, Taylor Nicole Lilly, Preston Thomas Mackie, Brenda MendozaAlcaraz, Brandie Marie Moore, Joseph Pierce Moore, Cody Morgan Nelson, Jeannette Lowery Nusskern, Victoria Grace Ortiz, Steven Patton, Meagan Nicole Pillar, Joshua Privett, Ciara Redd, Joaquin Rico, Debra Rivera, Joanna Pyron Shelton, Carolyn Ann Sherman, Cinnamon Shreve, Jerrianne Baker Smith, Kayleigh Gates Sparks, Tasha Lynn Tilley, Betty Joann Toler, Matthew Tolodziecki, Kalani TolsonBennett, Jacob Rainey Tuttle, John Christopher Waller, Geneva Capri Washington, Dylan Ray Watkins, Robert Keith Weatherly, Nicholas Coty Williams, John Adam Witherspoon, Mitchell Lee Wrenn, Mihoshoty Yamaguchi; Ruffin – Matthew Wayne Finney, Rachel Hayes, Heather Christine Liberty; Sandy Ridge – David Elliott Thompson; Stokesdale – Evelyn Mae Callahan, Roseann Lintz, Megan Elizabeth Odom; Stoneville – James Leonard Clumm, Justin Wayne Cook, Danny Doss, Elizabeth Ann Dunford, Steven Dwayne Jackson, Chelsea Love Mabe, Kalena Shalees Martin, Olga Mendez, Anthony Ray Ratliff, Melissa Tart Rigney, Michael Ray White, Brittany Danielle Williams; Summerfield – Elizabeth Ashley Price, Taylor Brooke Shropshire, Christie Wilson Watkins;

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Jermany Lynn Mabe, Jessie Lee Vangaasbeck, Wendy Boyte Watkins; Summerfield – Margaret Ellen Crawford, Elizabeth Hasanaj; Yanceyville – Brandi Ray. Dean’s List To qualify for the Dean's List, students must be full-time and maintain a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher.

Named to the Dean's List are (by city of residence): Eden – Kara Shea Anderson, Samantha Lynn Bailey, Katherine Elizabeth Bailey, Taylor Jordan Barham, Andrew Craig Bowman, Veronica Delcine Broadnax, Ieshia Dea’Mara Clark, Felisa Marie Courts, Lindsey Nicole Curry, Christopher Blake Dodson, Anthony Stephen Findley, Roseatta McNebb Gunter, Kristi Rae Hensley, William Bryan Ivie, Vivian Victoria Jarrett, Jess Matney, Crystal Renee McDaniel, Mary Katherine Morris, Joanna Christina Moss, Alyssa Jannell Murphy, Tanya Kizer Patterson, David Eastman Powers, Andrew Price, Christian Marlowe Shirt, Cesalea Clark Shropshire, Howard Cossell Smith, Brittany Stossel, Heather Kirkman Stroud, Alexander Bernhard Watkins, William Tyler Yates; Madison – Elizabeth Melanie Bauer, Grace Nicole Crowley, Stevie Axsom Foust, Brandon William Guthrie, Tina Kaitlin Hammer, Tori Celeste Huston, Synclair Alise Parker; Mayodan – Melissa Griffin Easter, Pamela Lee Green, Isabella Marie Hall, Fatima Hernandez, Zachary James Hutchinson, Joshua Ray Roberts, Mary Kallam Smith; Pelham – Christina Austin, Morgan Lee-Anne Daniel; Pine Hall – Lisa Catherine Ophe Bullins, Jeremiah Brook Gentry; Reidsville - Ashley Dawn Brim, Austin Joseph Brooks, Michael Chad Burns, Maurice Deoan Carroll, Selina Marie Chalk, Adrienne Diane Cobb, Connie Jo

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tive orders, completing victim compensation forms, and referrals to legal aid; hospital care, and law enforcement. Their staff is available to assist victims in crisis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week though the hotline number: 336-342-3332 and for all other calls during normal business hours at 336-342-3331.

Domestic Elder Abuse Program, helps with crisis intervention, individualized case coordination and personal advocacy is provided to elderly and disabled victims of abuse, to include home visits. Elder Team meetings are facilitated monthly by staff for multidisciplinary service provider case review.

Shelter Services provide handicap assessable shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Each client is assessed once they come into the shelter for individual goal planning. Residents have access to all agency services and transporta-

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McMichael High and Lawsonville Avenue Elementary Receive Signature School Awards

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 20 Dr. Rodney Shotwell, Superintendent of Rockingham County Schools, has been selected as the 2012 Superintendent of the Year by the North Carolina School Community Health Alliance (NCSCHA).

Shotwell received the award at the NCSCHA conference.

The annual Honor Superintendent Award began in 2011 to honor a Superintendent who has shown extraordinary support to the school-based health centers within his or her district. The Superintendent of the Year believes that school-based health centers keep kids healthy and in school and make them more successful learners. This is shown by making sure the centers are supported financially by the community, by not shying away from potentially controversial health issues that will help the students and by being an advocate for school-based health centers everywhere – not just in the home district. The Awardee is someone who can always be counted on to offer support and assistance to the school health centers with the knowledge that promoting health will make the students, the school and the district more successful. Shotwell was nominated for the award by Cathy DeMason, director of Rockingham County Student Health Centers.

Lawsonville Avenue Elementary: Back (left to right): Cindy Shirley, Guidance Counselor, Wayne Moore, Principal, Tameka Goods, Instructional Coach, Front: Dr. Rodney Shotwell, RCS Superintendent

County Manager & NC Gov.-Elect Dalton McMichael High School Back (left to right): Leigh Jones, Principal, Beth Ewing, Exceptional Children’s Teacher Jon Williams, Social Studies Teacher Front: Dr. Rodney Shotwell, RCS Superintendent

Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler connected with NC Gov.-Elect Pat McCrory at a Charlotte football game.

The Carolina Panthers held their annual holiday benefit for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program when the Panthers played the Atlanta Falcons, at Bank of America Stadium, on Sunday, Dec. 9th.

Aside from football, Metzler said they discussed McCrory's previous role and experience as Mayor of Charlotte. Metzler said he also mentioned Rockingham County's special needs and the difficulties with mandates being pushed down. As a former mayor, the Gov.-Elect understood the County Manager's concerns and looks forward to working as an advocate for local governments. McCrory plans to visit Rockingham County after he is sworn in.

It’s time to list personal property Rockingham County Tax Administrator Karen Carter is sending out a very important message, it’s time to list personal property!

According to Carter: “On December 28, 2012, the 2013 Personal Property Listing Forms will be delivered by the U.S. Postal Service to all owners of real estate and personal property in Rockingham County. With the 2013 Listing Forms, we will return to our practice of sending a form to everyone as a reminder to all citizens to list property as required by law.”

She suggests when receiving your listing form, please open, verify and make corrections to your form(s). Detailed instructions on how to complete your form have been included. If you no longer own the personal property pre-printed on your form, please draw a line through those items and indicate that you no longer own.

If you need to make corrections or changes to the pre-printed information, mark through and write the needed corrections or changes.

If you purchased a mobile home or other personal property during 2012, and you did not receive a listing form, please call the tax office at 336-342-8305 or 336-342-8401, or visit the County website at www.co.rockingham.nc.us to obtain a form. Be sure to include the serial number of your mobile home. There is also a place to give the mobile home park or the owner of the real property where your mobile home is located. Please provide the lot number if your mobile home is located in a park.

All unregistered (untagged) vehicles are to be listed. This includes junk, parts vehicles or vehicles that are not being operated.

All permanently registered vehicles are now required to be listed by the registered owner every year. Please include year, make, model, VIN number and tag number.

Once you have completed your form by signing and dating it, please return it in the enclosed envelope provided for you before January 31, 2013, in order to avoid a late listing penalty. We acknowledge the postmark on envelopes stamped by the U.S. Postal Service as the date of receipt; if there is no postmark, it is deemed received as of the day it arrives in the office. Mail to: Rockingham County Tax Administration, Personal Property Division, P.O. Box 68, Wentworth, NC 27375-0068. If you have questions or need assistance in completing your form, you may visit Rockingham County Tax Administration located in the Governmental Center at 371 NC 65 in Wentworth or call 336-342-8305 or 336-342-8401. You may also visit the County website at www.co.rockingham.nc.us to view Frequently Asked Questions or to obtain a listing form.

Congratulations to McMichael High School and Lawsonville Avenue Elementary for being named the Rockingham County Schools' 2012 recipients of the Signature Schools of the Piedmont Triad award. The Piedmont Triad Education Consortium presents awards each December to schools in its participating districts that have experienced significant improvement in the last 12 months.

The Piedmont Triad Education Consortium is a collaboration of fifteen K-12 public school districts and seventeen higher education institutions in central North Carolina.

Morehead Memorial Hospital Wins Safety Award Morehead Memorial Hospital recently received a safety award from The North Carolina Hospital Association Strategic Partners Worker’s Compensation Fund in recognition of the hospital’s accomplishments in achieving a very low rate of workplace injuries, lost days, and paid claims in 2011.

Occupational Health nurse Chandra Warren accepted the award on behalf of all Morehead staff at the annual NCHA Worker’s Compensation Fund worker’s compensation seminar in Greensboro.

“While we are constantly focused on the safety of our patients, the safety of our staff is equally important,” said W. Carl Martin, President and CEO. “We want our staff to be safe at work and are always looking for ways to make jobs safer and reduce the

Members of the Accident Investigation Committee which was credited with helping Morehead Memorial Hospital earn a safety award from the North Carolina Hospital Association include Julie Ross, Human Resources Manager; Chandra Warren, Occupational Health nurse; Danny Woods, Director of Engineering; and Teresa Johnson, Infection Control nurse.

possibility of workplace accidents.”

Mr. Martin said several major steps have been taken in recent years to help accomplish this, including the establishing an Accident Investigation Committee; training by the Physical Rehabilitation Department for staff who experi-

ence a sprain or strain injury; and the addition and regular use of patient lifting equipment. These efforts, along with increased staff awareness about safety on the job and performing duties in a safe manner, have had a major impact that has been recognized by the hospital’s Worker’s Compensation carrier.

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Parents and students alike can be proud of the following youth at Morehead High School.

Following is a list of those who have perfect attendace as well as those on the A and AB honor rolls.

9th grade Perfect Attendance Joseph Ahoush Cody Ayers Donnie Barbour Nathan Bennett Brandon Berrier Victoria Blalock Damien Boles Shakera Brown Haley Byrd Edwin Cerda de la Cruz Deaisha Clark Dakota Clark-Robinson Mary Crouch Brittany Curry Kimberly Curry Tyler Dabbs William Dabbs Areli Diaz Malik Dillard William Dowdy Cheyanne Draughn Sean Edwards Javon Galloway Victoria Galloway Stephen Gammons Razeek Giles I-Sheya GrahamCopeland Austin Haley Emmalee Hart Linnea Houchins Kevin Hyler Florence Jackson Christian Jarrett Kevin Jauregui Montre Jeffries Micheal Jones Payton Jones Jadakiss Jumper Dayunta Lane Lamar Lemons Jakema Lester Kynesha Lester Devin Martin Brandon Mayhan Anniesha McCullough Derrick Meeks Ze'Andre Millner Angela Mullins Gracie Ochoa De'Ondre Pate Deon Peatross Geovani Ponce Brian Porter Austin Price Victoria Rager Kolby Richardson Wesley Riley Jordan Servie Caleb Shannon Geret Simons Joseph Smith Kayla Smith Stanley Smith Tiffany Smith Zachary Stanley Clinton Summerlin Kerri Vanderwerff Devin Via Raushan Watkins Kelli Wilson Darontae Yourse 10th Grade Perfect Attendance Megan Abernathy Amy Acosta Steven Allen Dionicia Alvarez Reyes Darian Artis Savannah Brewer Creshawn Brown Michael Buckley Ryan Buller John Corum Blake Cox Chelsey Creed Sierra Dabbs Tylasia Dillard Deshawn Edwards Kaitlin Edwards Emily Fargis Brandon Farris Meleisha Foye Rachel Gallardo Samantha Gammons Andres Garcia-Alvarez Darius Grimmage Kimberly Hailey Day-Shawn Hairston TyAsia Hairston Tysuan Hairston Sheridan Hodges Kaitlyn Jones Sierra Jones Erin Jordan

Debra Kallam Savannah Kallam Nathan Kelley Laprincess Lane Jacob Lemons Pedro Lopez Nikkia Lowe Kenya McNebb Harley Monia Elizabeth Paul Caysey Petty Matthew Porter Angelica Priddy Damaris Quesada Liquidano Corey Roberts Jordan Rodgers Tyjuan Scales Ashton Shelton Zachary Shelton Benjamin Smith Justin Smith Kaiyah Spain Javion Terry Eric Thompson Hannah Thompson Nicklaus Tilley Faith Totten Vanessa Valdovinos Alex Villa Nykia Waller Brelin Wilson 11th Grade Perfect Attendance Perla Alvarez Hannah Amick Matthew Bailey Daniel Carroll Kendra Carter Alec Cates Kodi Collins Maxwell Collins Victoria Connley Tony Gibbs Megan Grubbs Shemar Hairston Alexis Hankins Joseph Hankins Kirsten Hartsoe Joshua Hearn Bryan Hernandez Wiliiam Hill Alyssa Horton Brandon Johnson Devonte Lemons Osman Lopez Isidro Shantyra Lowe Anthony Minichello Donald Mitchell Jr Garrett Mostella V Andres Olguin Courtney Pike Tarrence Pratt Ebony Price Hunter Ramsey Kirsten Robertson Nora Robertson Wyatt Robertson Naqwan Robinson Lydia Rohde Denisse Sandoval Valdovinos Cristian Santos Jacob Shelton Ashleigh Stapleton Chynna Thomas Bryson Thompson Darrin Thompson Eli Vestal Tyler Webb Alicia Williams Lakin Wingfield Cheyenne Woods 12th Grade Perfect Attendance Maria Alvarez Reyes Brooke Byrd Joshua Carter Colleen Chambers Maria Chase William Couch III Jordan Craig Corey Dillard Cheyenne Dunn Sarah Ellis Olivia Fagge Morgan Folckomer Scott Gammons Jr Samantha Gibson Sarah Gillie Jacob Harris Jacob Hylton Jordan Jackson Jazmine Johnson Fortune Jones Chelsea Kirks

Megan Leonard Mitchell Mason Donnell Millner Jr. Taylor Murray Devin Neal Anthony Paul Tiarra Payne Bria Perkins Catalina Sanchez A'Keilah Scales Haley Shelton Jalisa Smith Levon Thompson Justis Tucker Meredith Watson Laura Winn Tillman Yeatts All A’s William Dabbs Tabitha Holt Tiffany Kingston Lamar Lemons Lyndzey Minter Clinton Summerlin Megan Abernathy Tron Blackwell John Corum Emily Fargis Brandon Farris Rachel Gallardo Kimberly Hailey Kaitlyn Jones Sierra Jones Jenny Ore Hannah Porter Hannah Thompson Mackenzie Woods Hannah Amick Chandler Craddock Jenna French Hannah Lawson Devonte Lemons Claudia Moore Andres Olguin Henrique Pereira Ashley Anderson Sierra Autrey Sidney Corum Amy Crews Morgan Folckomer Stephen Greeson Samantha Hall Clara Haynes Erika Holder Jordan Jackson Fortune Jones Travis Jones Megan Leonard Douglass Price Kaleigh Rhodes Logan Richardson Brittany Scherer Justis Tucker Meredith Watson Laura Winn Jocelyne Castellanos AB Honor Roll Donnie Barbour Austin Cotton Tyler Dabbs Brannon Davis Joshua Fashina Claudia Funderburk Victoria Galloway Stephen Gammons Carley Gibson Wiley Hoover Kevin Hyler Olivia Jeffries Micheal Jones Payton Jones Jadakiss Jumper Devin Martin Marqe Mills Brian Porter Ethan Price Wesley Riley Ambrye Robertson Stephanie Rubio Jordan Servie Tiffany Smith Jacob Southern Zachary Stanley Georgia Stophel Emily Thackston Jason Tilley Corbin Watson Kelli Wilson Timothy Woods Dionicia Alvarez Reyes Michael Buckley Trina Chilton Candice Corcoran Deshawn Edwards Ann Fitts Darius Grimmage

Jesse Hodges IV Sheridan Hodges Tiana Holloway Terra Johnson Tiffany Jonas Erin Jordan Nathan Kelley Laprincess Lane Amber Lester Kayla Martin I Alondra Morales Alexus Moyer Mercedes Olguin Elizabeth Paul Matthew Porter Brandon Price William Pryor Sydney Simpson Benjamin Smith Abbey Sulkosky Eric Thompson Samantha Trent Alex Villa Clara Williams McKenzie Williams Jennifer Wright Regina Acosta Perla Alvarez Kristin Austin Carl Booth Daniel Carroll Tatyana Clark Kodi Collins Mary Craddock Chelsey Crite Katelyn Dyson Jonathon Fargis Montana Gilley Emonie Gwynn Alexis Hankins Briana Hazelwood Kevin Hickman Alyssa Horton Caroline Jones Lindsey Keith Amber Kernodle Pierce Lawrence Briana Millner Payton Mills Anthony Minichello Matthew Moore II Ebony Price Nicholas Price Kalyn Reid Gavin Robertson Nora Robertson Shelby Robertson Lydia Rohde Denisse Sandoval Valdovinos Erica Scales Taylor Scott Cody Shockley Aja Sims Katelyn Sutton Daiysa Thornton Tyler Trent Hunter Willard Jessica Willard Lakin Wingfield Katelyn Woodall Oscar Acosta Juventino Alvarez Reyes Jesse Barnes Caleb Bowers Cory Byrd Joshua Carter Morgan Carter Jesse Case Maria Chase Elizabeth Craddock Jordan Craig Corey Dillard Madeline Duque Sarah Ellis Olivia Fagge Erin Funderburk Jesse Gauldin Ty-Leah Hampton Caleb Hazelwood Chelsea Kirks Caitlyn Kyles Brandon Mays Macy McCorkle Dezbee McDaniel Kelly Morris Anthony Paul Tiarra Payne Cecil Quesinberry Justin Rogers Aaliyah Rosser Cody Scott Annie Smith Payton Turner Kyle Weekley Tillman Yeatts

JANUARY 2013 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 25 ¶ Cimarron 1878 Coach gun in stock. The shop is located at 632 Washington Street in the Historic Leaksville section of Eden. Call 336-623-2324 or visit their Facebook page.

The Rusty Nail Primitive Shop This beautiful new shop has opened in the former Town Squire building at 623 Washington St,. They sell primitive and country home décor items and gifts. They are open from 10 am-6 pm Friday thru Saturday. Call 336-520-4391.

Angelo’s Pizza Pub Angelo Tiano has opened his newly refurbished pizza pub at 629 Monroe St. in Eden. He sells appetizers, pizza, specialty pizza, Stromboli, Italian entrees, salads, subs, hamburger and chicken items. Call 336-612-2131, Eat in or take out.

Bella Donna Antiques and Interiors There are new scents in stock in the WoodWick candle line and many new items in stock. Stop by their 646 Washington Street location or call 336-623-0984 for more information.

Ken Smith Heating and Cooling With 15 years of experience behind him, Ken Smith is open-

ing this new business at 625 Washington Street in Eden (in the former Tommy’s Barber Shop location.) He offers free estimates and provides repairs and installation as well as ventilation services for all types of heating and cooling units. Ken is an authorized York dealer and repairs and services boilers and oil furnaces. He opened Monday, November 19th. Ken can be reached at 336-932-9547 or 336627-1600.

June Marie Boutique June Marie is a boutique located at 658 Washington Street that features nostalgic gifts handmade by local and regional artisans.

There is something for everyone there. The store has pewter, glass, metal, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and more. Call 336-9121178 or email junemarieboutique@gmail.com.

Olde Leaksville Gun Shop They have a good selection of Cowboy Action lever guns in pistol caliber and long-range 38/357, 44-40, 44SPL/44mag, 45 Colt, 38-55, 45-70 and a new

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Amanda's Catering and Concessions Contact Amanda Yannotti for more information about her selections and prices. Delivery or pick up available. Call 336-2809210 or email her at amandascateringandconcessions@yahoo.com or whos_ur_agent1@yahoo.com Salvation Army Retail Store The work is almost complete on the outside of the store which will be located in the former Merita Bread Store on King’s Hwy. Burkett and Barham, CPA For the 2013 tax season, Burkett & Barham will be located at 102 Adams Street, Eden (corner of Stadium and Adams.) Contact Scott and his staff at 336-6232151for more information.

CrossFit Eden Two Eden couples have opened CrossFit Eden located at 612 Henry Street.

This 7,000 square foot training facility offers workouts composed of constantly varied functional movements like pushing, pulling, squatting, lifting and running completed with high intensity. More information is on their web site www.crossfiteden.com

FLIGHT exhibit at the Eden Historical Museum located at 656 Washington Street in the Historic Leaksville section of Eden. The exhibit has been extended through January. The accompanying book would make a great gift! Call 336-623-0773 for more information.

JJ’s Treasures Indoor Yard Sale Located at 137 N. Fieldcrest Road, this business sells used appliances, furniture, books, collectibles, toys and sports equipment. They can be reached at 336-627-5216.

Land’s Treasures Buy Sell and Trade Audie Land has opened this business located at 157 N. Fieldcrest Road. It specializes in tools, electronics, pet supplies, heaters and other items. Call 336-344-0384 for more information.

Opies of Eden Adult Day Health Care and Day Care This new business is opening on

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• Quality Cleaners On December 29th, 1947, Jesse and Edith Hale opened Quality Cleaners on Church Street in what was then Spray. The tradition continues 65 years later as their son, J.T. Hale Jr., provides the same quality as his parents at the same location. J.T. has been employed with Quality Cleaners for most of his life and has been operating the business since Jesse, now 95, retired 29 years ago. The family is pleased to serve Eden in a small town, family friendly way. They ask that you stop in and say hello, and see what they have to offer to the community

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For The Fun Of It The Benefits of Growing Older (and you thought there weren’t any) In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.

No one expects you to run into a burning building.

Kidnappers are not very interested in you.

People call at 9 p.m. and ask, “Did I wake you?”

People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.

There’s nothing left to learn the hard way.

Things you buy now won’t wear out.

You can buy a compass for the dash of your car.

You can eat dinner at 4:00.

You can’t remember the last time you laid on the floor to watch television.

You consider coffee one of the most important things in life.

You can constantly talk about the price of gasoline.

You enjoy hearing about other people’s operations.

You get into a heated argument about pension plans.

You got cable for the weather channel.

You have a party and the neighbors don’t even realize it.

You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.

You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room.

You give lots of money to charities.

You sing along with the elevator music.

You have an age advantage whenever you need it.

Your Congressman pays attention to you.

You are not expected to keep up with technology or understand it.

You get travel and entertainment discounts.

Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.

You can dance to the oldest music and no one laughs at you.

People come to you for help with their antique cars.

Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can’t remember them either.

Christian One Liners It is easier to preach ten sermons Than it is to live one.

The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, But mosquitoes come close.

When you get to your wit's end, You'll find God lives there.

People are funny; they want the front of the bus, Middle of the road, And back of the church.

Opportunity may knock once, But temptation bangs on the front door forever.

Quit griping about your church; If it was perfect, you couldn't belong.

If a church wants a better pastor, It only needs to pray for the one it has.

We're called to be witnesses, not lawyers or Judges.

God Himself doesn't propose to judge a man until he is dead. So why should you?

Some minds are like concrete Thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.

Peace starts with a smile.

I don't know why some people change churches; What difference does it make which one you stay home from?

A lot of church members singing 'Standing on the Promises' Are just sitting on the premises.

Be ye fishers of men. You catch 'em - He'll clean 'em.

Stop, Drop, and Roll won't work in Hell.

Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.

Don't put a question mark where God put a period.

Don't wait for 6 strong men to take you to church.

Forbidden fruits create many jams.

God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

God grades on the cross, not the curve.

God loves everyone, But probably prefers 'fruits of the spirit' over 'religious nuts!'

God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. who angers you, controls you! (We need to remember this!!)

If God is your Co-pilot, swap seats!

Prayer: Don't give God instructions, just report for duty!

The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.

The Will of God never takes you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.

We don't change the message, The message changes us.

You can tell how big a person is By what it takes to discourage him.

The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.

Pen Doctor: “What seems to be the problem?”

Patient’s wife: “It’s my husband. He’s swallowed my fountain pen.”

Doctor: “That’s serious. Have you done anything about it?”

Patient’s wife: “Yes. I’ve made him buy me a new one.”

See That

Have Hime Back

Some teenage friends were marveling at the scene of an accident where one of them miraculously had walked away from the mishap without a scratch the night before.

“Wow, that was some smash-up,” said one.

“Totaled the car,” said another.

“How’d it happen?” asked a third.

The victim pointed to a tilted telephone pole. “See that?”

“Yeah.”

“I didn’t.”

A beloved matron of the town was dying. Her family stood by, reflecting on her many wonderful qualities.

“She was the perfect mother,” said one grown daughter. “Always there, always caring, always loving—but not to be disobeyed.”

“She was the same to the whole community,” said a son. “Everyone in town, I believe, regarded her as if she were their own mother.”

“She sure knew how to cook!” chirped a grandson, sending a ripple of subdued chuckles through the morose gathering.

“And she was always the first to volunteer,” added her minister.

The old woman turned her head on the pillow to face them. She moaned, “Motherhood. Cooking. Volunteering. Not one comment about how wonderfully modest I am.” A woman was deeply depressed after her husband’s death—until the insurance agent appeared in a few weeks with a $300,000 benefit check.

“I do believe,” she confided to a friend, “I’d give $5,000 to have him back.”

Farmer A farmer chided his teenage grandson, “Your generation has gotten lazy. When I was fifteen, I thought nothing of getting up at daybreak to milk the cows.”

“I don’t think much of it, either,” said the youth.

Coach Head Coach: “That George is a slacker. He’s so slow my grandmother could run him down.”

Assistant Coach: “Well, there’s one thing he does fast. Real fast.

Faster’n anybody else on the team.”

Head Coach: “What’s that?”

Assistant Coach: “Get tired.”

Brothers Mother was amused when she heard her six-year-old son whining to a friend: “I don’t get it. My sister insists she has three brothers. But I’m in the same family, and I count only two brothers….”

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Phone A doctor’s receptionist answered the phone and was screamed at by an excited man at the other end of the line.

“My wife’s in labor!” he yelled. “I think she’s going to deliver any minute now.”

“Please calm down,” the receptionist said. “Try to relax and give me some basic information. Is this her first child?”

“No, no! I’m her husband!”

Mechanic An auto mechanic in the hospital was chatting nervously with his surgeon while being prepped for an operation. “Sometimes I wish I’d gone into your line of work,” he told the doctor. “Everything you doctors do is so cut and dried and tidy. With me, I spend half a day taking an engine apart and putting it back together, and it seems I always have a couple of parts left over.”

“Yes,” said the surgeon. “I know the feeling.”

Many Grandson: “Grandma, how many brothers and sisters did you have?”

Grandma: “Eleven brothers and eight sisters.”

Grandson: “Wow! I bet yours was the biggest family in the whole town.”

Grandma: “Yes. I expect that’s why they built the new school next to our house.”

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The Baby Camel

Three Little Piggies

The Watermelon Patch

A mother and baby camel are talking one day when the baby camel asks, “Mom, why have I got these huge three toed feet?”

The mother replies, “Well son, when we trek across the desert your toes will help you to stay on top of the soft sand.”

“OK,” said the son.

A few minutes later the son asks, “Mom, why have I got these great long eyelashes?”

“They are there to keep the sand out of your eyes on the trips through the desert.”

“Thanks Mom,” replies the son.

After a short while, the son returns and asks, “Mom, why have I got these great big humps on my back?”

The mother, now a little impatient with the boy relpies, “They are there to help us store water for our long treks across the desert, so we can go without drinking for long periods.”

“That’s great Mom, so we have huge feet to stop us sinking and long eyelashes to keep the sand from our eyes and these humps to store water, but Mom…” “Yes, son?”

“Why the heck are we in the San Diego zoo?”

Three Little Pigs went out to dinner one night. The waiter comes and takes their drink order.

“I would like a Sprite,” said the first little piggie.

“I would like a Coke,” said the second little piggy.

“I want water, lots and lots of water,” said the third little piggy.

The drinks are brought out and the waiter takes their orders for dinner. “I want a nice big steak,” said the first piggy.

“I would like the salad plate,” said the second piggy.

“I want water, lots and lots of water,” said the third little piggy.

The meals were brought out and a while later the waiter approached the table and asked if the piggies would like any dessert.

“I want a banana split,” said the first piggy.

“I want a root beer float,” said the second piggy.

“I want water, lots and lots of water,” exclaimed the third little piggy.

“Pardon me for asking,” said the waiter, “but why have you only ordered water?”

The third piggy says, “Well, somebody has to go ‘Wee, wee, wee, all the way home!”

There was a farmer who raised watermelons. He was doing pretty well, but he was plagued by local kids who would sneak into his patch at night and steal watermelons.

After some careful thought he comes up with a clever idea that he thinks will scare the kids away for sure. So he makes up a sign and posts it in the field. The sign says, “Warning, one of the watermelons in this field has been poisoned.”

The farmer goes to inspect his field the next morning and finds a new sign that says, “Warning, now two of the watermelons in this field have been poisoned.”.

Three Little Piggies

Answer Wanted

I can’t hear you An elderly gentleman with serious hearing problems goes to the doctor who fits him with hearing aids that allow him to hear at 100% for the first time in many years.

The elderly man goes back in a month for a checkup. The doctor says, “Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again.”

To which the gentleman replies, “Oh, I haven’t told my family yet. I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I’ve changed my will three times!”.

Your Face Will Freeze Finding one of her students making faces at others on the playground, Miss Smith stopped to gently reprove the child. Smiling sweetly, she said, "Bobby, when I was a child I was told if that if I made ugly faces, my face would freeze and stay like that".

Bobby looked up and replied, "Well, Miss Smith, you can't say you weren't warned.

One day a bus load of kids Three Little Pigs went out to dinner one night. The waiter comes went for a field trip to the police and takes their drink order. station.

“I would like a Sprite,” said the first little piggie.

“I would like a Coke,” said the second little piggy.

One of the kids went into the “I want water, lots and lots of water,” said the third little piggy.

Chief's office and saw a picture The drinks are brought out and the waiter takes their orders for of a man dinner. “I want a nice big steak,” said the first piggy. with a wanted sign under it.

“I would like the salad plate,” said the second piggy.

The kid asked the Chief, “I want water, lots and lots of water,” said the third little piggy.

"What does 'wanted' mean?"

The meals were brought out and a while later the waiter "It means," answered the approached the table and asked if the piggies would like any dessert.

Chief, "that we want to find him “I want a banana split,” said the first piggy.

“I want a root beer float,” said the second piggy. so we can put him in jail."

“I want water, lots and lots of water,” exclaimed the third little "Well," the kid asked, "why piggy. didn't you just put him in jail “Pardon me for asking,” said the waiter, “but why have you only when you took his picture?" ordered water?”

The third piggy says, “Well, SPRING AIR - LAZY BOY - BASSETT - BROYHILL somebody has to go ‘Wee, wee, wee, all the way home!”

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Sports Shorts

Freedom Park will be bustling this year

By Johnny Farmer, Parks and Recreation Director

Freedom Park has become one of the major parks and recreation venues in Rockingham County. It is a state-of-the-art facility used by city residents on a daily basis and by many out-of-town visitors on weekends.

With its playground, walking track, multi-purpose field, picnic shelters, softball and baseball fields, skate park, amphitheater and nature trails, Freedom Park is one of the most exciting places to visit in Rockingham County.

From the local leagues held weekdays that provide quality parks and recreation programs to the use of the walking track, picnic shelters and skate park every day, Freedom Park is always being utilized by our citizens.

From the first of March to the end of November, there are weekend tournaments, special events and concerts scheduled at Freedom Park. This year will once again be very busy at Freedom Park. Local leagues play weekdays and weekend tournaments are scheduled from the first weekend in March to the last weekend in November.

Concerts in the Park 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 Monster Mash. There are 51 events booked this year 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 from March to November.

Freedom Park is a thriving parks and recreation area for our citizens and also plays a major role in providing a positive economic impact on our community when individuals and teams come to play at the park. These individuals support local businesses by staying in motels, eating in restaurants and shopping at other locations throughout the

EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MITE BASKETBALL LEAGUE BULLS Kneeling L to R - Sade Johnson, Dwayne Terry & Alex Lowery. Standing L to R - Glymia Terry. Elijah Eaves, Brista Vincent & LaMyah Duncan.

At rear - Coach Dwayne Terry Sr.

EDEN PARKS & REC. DEPT. MITE BASKETBALL LEAGUE LAKERS Kneeling L to R - Shamoni Stokes, Jouzlyn Falcon & Ben Hauserman. Standing L to R - Tristen Smith, Rashard Jumper, India Hairston & Tylon Lee. At Rear - Coach Veronica Gauldin.

EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MITE BASKETBALL LEAGUE WIZARDS Kneeling L to R - Rion Martin, Talis Lester, A. C. Cohen & Markalan Scales. Standing L to R - Kaya Roberts, Ted Agee & Makyah Stultz. At rear - Coach Marvin Lester.

Not pictured - Jakayla Harris.

EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MITE BASKETBALL LEAGUE HORNETS Kneeling L to R - Demetrius Breedlove, Stefan McLaughlin, Bob Hauserman & Shantel Gill.

Standing L to R - Keyon allen, Trinitee Hammonds, Danielle Hart & Tevion Flippen. At Rear - Coach Tracy McLaughlin.

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For more information on Freedom Park or the Eden Parks and Recreation Department, please contact us at 623-2110, option 3 or visit www.edennc.us.

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FREEDOM PARK EVENTS in 2013 FEBRUARY Feb. 16-17: NSA Tournament MARCH March 2-3: Play Top Gun Tournament March 9-10: IFA Tournament March 16-17: NSA Tournament March 23-24: NSA Tournament March 30-31: IFA Tournament March 30: Citywide Easter Egg Hunt March 31: Concert in the Park APRIL April 6-7: Play Top Gun Tournament April 13-14: Nations Baseball Tournament April 20-21: USSSA Tournament April 27-28: Nations Baseball Tournament April 28: Concert in the Park MAY May 4-5: ISA Tournament May 11-12: NSA Tournament May 11: Ribfest May 18-19: Nations Baseball Tournament May 25-26: IFA Tournament May 25: Concert in the Park JUNE June 1-2: Play Top Gun Tournament June 8-9: IFA Tournament June 15-16: Nations Baseball Tournament June 22-23: USSSA Tournament June 29-30: IFA Tournament June 29: Concert in the Park

JULY July 6-7: Nations Baseball Tournament July 13-14: IFA Tournament July 15-25: NC Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournament July 27-28: ISA Tournament July 27: Concert in the Park AUGUST Aug. 3-4: ISA Tournament Aug. 10-11: NSA Tournament Aug. 17-18: IFA Tournament Aug. 24-25: USSSA Tournament Aug. 31- Sept. 1: IFA Tournament Aug. 31: Concert in the Park SEPTEMBER Sept. 7-8: Nations Baseball Tournament Sept. 14-15: Nations Baseball Tournament Sept. 21-22: NSA Tournament Sept. 28-29: USSSA Tournament Sept. 28: Concert in the Park OCTOBER Oct. 5-6: NSA Tournament Oct. 12-13: IFA Tournament Oct. 19-20: NSA Tournament Oct. 26-27: USSSA Tournament Oct. 26: Monster Mash NOVEMBER Nov. 2-3: Nations Baseball Tournament Nov. 9-10: NSA Tournament Nov. 16-17: NSA Tournament Nov. 23-24: USSSA Tournament Nov. 30-Dec. 1: USSSA Tournament

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Boys and Girls Club of Eden Pee wee Steelers Front L-R Luke Baker, Joseph London, Colin Bauman, Ray Preston Jr., Dallas Cox, Jared Anderson, Justin Southard. Back L-R: Gage Turner, Matthew Holmes, Chris Jones, Alexis Amburn, Jalen Finney, Jayson Royster, Cole Garrett, Michael Hall, Giles Hall. COACHES LR: Buck London, Ray Preston, Chris Cox, Jeff Garrett, Mr. Carter

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF EDEN RAVENS Front L-R: Sean Barker, Jakael Thomas, Damian Foley, Jerimiah. Lyons, Ian Fleming, Matt Nicholson, Wayne Nicholson, Jackson Law, Austin. Barker. Back L-R: Jayron Golden, Hunter Turner, Zach Bauman, Trevon Brown, Mason Law, Aaron Reynolds, Jacob Reynolds, Ezra Dix, Jaylan Wilson. COACHES: Jon Servie, David Tolbert, Sean Law

Boys and Girls Club of Eden Flag-Tag Panthers BOTTOM L-R: Nathaniel Amburn, Roman Jamison, Dylan Stallings TOP L-R: Seth Stratton, Jake White, Brityn Barnes, Caleb Golden, Tyler Thompson, Zackary Amburn. COACHES : Kelly Jamison Bryan Thompson

EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT WOMEN'S FALL VOLLEYBALL SEASON CHAMPS & PLAYOFF CHAMPS - EDEN JEWELRY JEWELS Standing L to R - Jeri Buckner, Brynn Hughes, Raegan Clarke, Brenda LaFlamme, Taylor Dix & Beth Hyler.

Not pictured - Marie Boor & Sara Porter.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF EDEN CHEERLEADER TEAM Front L-R: Taylor Jarrett, Julia Rickman. Standing L-R: Jada Cockman, Allison Watson, Jodi Bowman, Makayla Mock, Aliyah Olverson, Athena Workman, Keshana Hylton, Emily Watson, Khadisch Hairston, Savannah Barnes, Stacie Barnes, Stacie Workman, Makenzie Dowless COACH: Jessica Davis

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Eden Parks & Recreation Department Midget Regular Season Tournament Champions - Deacons Kneeling L to R - Stefan McLaughlin, Talis Lester and Demtrius Breedlove. Standing L to R - Coach Marvin Lester, Brad Bonds, Tyleic Hairston, Fonzie Falcon, Bryce Vernon & Coach Tracy McLaulin.

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Morehead Memorial Hospital’s echocardiology program recently achieved accreditation through the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). Accreditation by the IAC means that the program has undergone a thorough review of its operational and technical components by a panel of experts.

The IAC grants accreditation only to those facilities that

are found to be providing quality patient care in compliance with national standards through a comprehensive application process including detailed case study review. Accreditation is a “seal of approval” that patients can rely on as an indication that the facility has been carefully critiqued on all aspects of its operations considered relevant by medical experts in the field of echocardiography.

“We congratulate Director Cindy Johnson and the entire Cardiopulmonary/Cardiovascular Services Department for this milestone accomplishment,” said W. Carl Martin, President and CEO. “Accreditation is part of Morehead’s commitment to its mission of providing quality care, with a commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence.”

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JANUARY 2013 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 31 ¶

From The Desks Of CITY HALL

Eden Police Department’s new vehicles hit the streets In its 2012-13 budget, the Eden City Council approved the purchase of 13 new police vehicles which are now in the department’s fleet. The vehicles will be used in the patrol division and for administration.

Because the Eden Police Department’s vehicles are assigned to officers, they last longer and are

more visible in our community.

The expected life cycle of any police vehicle is between 6 and 7 years and these new vehicles were needed to replace some of the aging units. Along with the vehicles, the department decided to create a new design. Deputy Chief Greg Light was instrumental in that. He worked with Jason Hazlip, of Signs and Trophies, to develop the look for the newly purchased Dodge Chargers and Chevrolet K-9 Tahoes.

“Our new police vehicles look and perform great,” Chief Reece Pyrtle said. “The contemporary design is eye-catching. It creates more of a visible presence when these vehicles are out on the street. That, in turn, deters crime which of course is the end goal.”

Eden PD expresses gratitude to City Manager Brad Corcoran and the Eden City Council for recognizing the need to equip officers with new equipment to assist in protecting Eden.

Berry Hill Mega Park sewer update

By Mike Dougherty, Economic Development Director

The Berry Hill Regional Mega Park sewer line project began in 2012 with the help of $769,000 in grant funding from the Golden Leaf Foundation. The project extends sewer lines to the Virginia state line. Earlier this year, the Virginia Tobacco Commission allocated funding that will be used to extend the Eden line to the Mega Park. Eden will supply all sewer services for the park.

Currently, the Regional Industrial Facilities Authority that oversees the development of the park is attempting to get authorization to clear a 230-acre pad on the site to better attract industrial clients. A master plan for the park is also being developed.

The park consists of 3,500 acres and is designed to attract a “game changing” industry. Last year, the Southeastern Virginia Regional Alliance was formed to effectively market the Mega Park and Commonwealth Crossing, a more than 700-acre site that borders Rockingham and Henry counties in the western part of the county. Its entrance is actually in North Carolina.

The next step in the process is to consider funding sources for Eden to supply water to the park in the event that a large water user becomes a tenant. The current water line running from Pittsylvania County has limited capacity. The plan has always been to take advantage of Eden’s abundant water resources to accommodate the park’s needs.

Senate Pro-Tem Phil Berger has been instrumental in obtaining approval to extend Hwy. 311 to the Virginia state line and eventually to Hwy. 58 in Virginia.

Having a U.S. highway running along the park will certainly be an asset to the project.

Eden’s deputy fire chief graduates from Basic Law Enforcement Training On Dec. 13, Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Marshal Todd Harden walked across Rockingham Community College’s auditorium stage to accept his certificate of graduation for one of RCC’s most difficult programs – Basic Law Enforcement Training. He graduated not only with a certificate, but with the distinguished honor of having the highest grade point average in the class.

Harden, an Eden firefighter since 1990, endured 4 months of study, training, tests and Harden exercises to become a sworn law enforcement officer. The law enforcement status will enable Harden to take a fire investigation from its primary stages through arrest and prosecution without the need of bringing in a detective from a law enforcement agency. “Becoming a law enforcement officer enhances the position I already hold,” Harden said. “Being able to carry a fire investigation all the way through is good for everyone involved and it saves resources.”

Harden was required to attend BLET classes, which began in September, each weekday and some weekends where he learned things like constitutional law, defensive driving and firearms training.

The physical training was rigorous but Harden excelled. There was one aspect of the class that nearly defeated him. “Pepper spray training was brutal,” Harden said. “Being sprayed with that chemical took me out of commission for hours; however, the knowledge gained from that experience is invaluable.”

Fire Chief Tommy Underwood is proud of all Harden has accomplished. “Todd started here as a volunteer fireman. He’s worked his way through the ranks to become the deputy fire chief and now he’s added this sworn law enforcement officer to his title,” Underwood said. “All Eden citizens should be proud to have someone like Todd working so hard for them.”

Harden feels the hard work to graduate was worth the effort. “This is beneficial to me as a person, as a fire department official, as an employee of the city,” he said. “I was happy to walk across the graduation stage as a representative of the City of Eden and I look forward to where this new knowledge will lead me.”

The Eden Police Department’s Deputy Police Chief Greg Light was the graduation speaker.

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THE SCOOP ON SENIOR FUN

Run for your life...

by Ken White

2013... Already It's 2013. The Mayans got it wrong the closest I came to the end of the world on Dec 21st is that I had to go to Wal-Mart twice on the Friday before Christmas.

It turns out that it's not the Mayans who are going to bring about the end of the world it's 100 shoppers and 3 cashiers.

What are you hoping for this year? I think we should christen 2013 as the Year of Bliss. Plan on doing things that make you happy. Try new things. Eat new things. Do something everyday that will make you smile. More importantly see if you can make somebody else smile. Let's play Secret Santa till next December 25th.

The year 2012 had great things that happened my wife

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White graduated with her BSN. My kids played soccer, basketball, softball and football and nobody got hurt. I changed directions after 21 years of running the cleaners. In other ways I am so ready for the new year. I went to the funeral home way too much, I watched while people that I cared about got sick, we all felt lost when things happen that don't make sense.

Put 2012 in your photo album and start living in 2013.

The Year of Bliss has officially started so start smiling and let's hope it's contangious.

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• Free Beginner Mountain Dulcimer classes! Have you always wanted to learn to play a musical instrument? This is your chance! Come join us for free weekly beginner lessons starting on February 7th, 2013 at 1 pm at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. Class is limited to the first six students and will run for 8 weeks. We will have some instruments available for students use but it would be helpful if you had your own dulcimer. Sign up now by calling the Garden of Eden Senior Center at 627-4711. v • Watercolor classes – Register now for classes classes begin January 23rd or 25th from 10-12:30 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. Call 627-4711 for more information • Corn Hole - Every Thursday at 10:00 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center.

• Dominos - Every Thursday at 11:00 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center.

• Dance at the CB Hut- Come to the CB Hut Monday January 28th for the fun and fellowship. Enjoy the music of the “Bullet Band” Dance starts at 7:00 and admission is $5 Come at 6:00 to go over line dances.

• Friends Club –Regular meetings resume Tuesday, January 8th from 10-11 at the Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to come join the fun and fellowship every Tues. We eat on the 4th Tuesday of each month at a local restaurant.

• Legal Aid will be January 10th at 10:00am call 1-800-951-2257 to make an appointment • Walking Group meets at the track on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00-8:30am.Come walk our track anytime 5 laps=1mile on the Senior Center Track.

• 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 and Foot card games – Anyone interested in playing the card game Hand and Foot or Rook please show up at the Garden of Eden Senior Center before 1:00pm on Wednesdays.

• Bingo Bash at 9:00 on Monday, January 28th at the Garden of Eden Senior Center.

• New Computer Classes are held at the senior center!! Seniors ages 65 and up may take one class free per semester. Seniors younger than 65 may pay and attend classes.

- Buying and selling online offered Thursday 1-4 , Discover the Internet offered Thursday 9-12 and Basic computer offered Friday 9-12 classes begin the week of January 28th and go thru March. Call 627-4711 to register or get more information.

• Pickleball- Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We play every Fri. at 10 at Mill Ave. Rec. Department.

• Dulcimer classes- Free of charge. Thursdays at 1:00 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center beginning Thursday, February 7th. Call 627-4711 for more information.

• Get your taxes done FREE by VITA volunteers at the Garden of Eden Senior Center- Call 627-1611 for details or to make an appointment.

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

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

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

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Madison / Mayodan Senior Center 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Inside Madison/Mayodan Rec. Dept. Building. Call 548-2789, 548-9572 • Staying Strong: FREE exercise program Adults 55+ Instructor: Julie Joyce Tuesday/Thursday – 10am-11am • Dance Program: This program is for ages 2 - Teens. Classes held Mon., Wed., & Thurs. Schedules and monthly fees will vary. Taught by Deana DeHart and Elizabeth Carter. Call the M-M Rec. Dept. at 548-2789 for info • Piano Program: Piano Lessons every Thurs. for youth and adults. 20 minute sessions, one-on-one lesson with instructor, Dr. James Deere. The cost for lessons is $40 per-month plus books. Spots limited Contact call 548-2789.

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

• Painting Classes on Thursdays starting February 7th – March 28th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The cost is $50.00 for the 8-week session. Supplies must be self provided. The program will be instructed by experienced painter, Joe Zak Garner. If interested, contact the MM Recreation Department at (336) 548-2789 to pre-register.• Now holding sign-up for STAYING STRONG. This program is specifically designed for Senior Citizens and is a combination of the Revive, Chair Aerobics, and Fit & Strong programs that the recreation department has previously offered. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am-11:00am beginning on January 8th. Staying Strong will be a 4 week program and will also be FREE of cost to participants. This class will be taught by experienced exercise instructor, Julie Joyce. Pre-registration is not required, but participants will need to sign in for each class at the recreation department office. For more information, contact the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Dept. at (336) 548-2789.

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

Cosmetology: Haircuts, shampoos, and manicures available Mon. - Thur. from 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Room 105 in Science Bldg. No appointment necessary; First-come, first-served. Call 342-4261, ext. 2163/2192.

Gerald B. James Library: The RCC Library Hours are: Mon. – Thur., 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Fri., 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. closed weekends.

Rockingham County Bookmobile: In Owens Human Services Bldg from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. the 4th Mon. of each month. Books, DVD’s, videos and magazines are available.

Blood Pressure Screening: 1st Tue. of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 110 of the Owens Building.

Games: Bingo. Tues.- 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. –Room 110 & Rook. Tue.- 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. –Room 102 Courses: Senior Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Room 110 in the Owens Bldg. We use a variety of videos in this FREE course.

Other Trips: 11/08—D-Day Memorial @ Bedford, VA, 11/15—Southern Christmas Show @ Charlotte 12/07—Southern Fruitcake, 12/11-13—Myrtle Beach •

COMPUTER CLASSES ARE HELD AT EACH SENIOR CENTER!!

Classes are FREE to seniors ages 65 and up. Call your senior center for times and dates.

JANUARY 2013 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 33 ¶ Participants in the Dan River Basin Association's January 5 hike along Tanyard Creek will view unusual geologic formations. The public is invited to this First Saturday Outing free of charge.

DRBA invites you to hike along Geologic Wonder in January The Dan River Basin Lines of dark gray rounded Association's First Saturday boulders, known as igneous Outing on January 5, 2013 will dikes, stretch through the woodbe a two-mile hike on a farm in land along the path to the creek.

Ruffin, North Carolina, to These dikes were formed when explore Tanyard Creek. Meeting molten rock was forced through at 10:00 a.m. at Happy Home underground fissures where it School (GPS36.497231, - cooled slowly into dense, fine79.631252), particigrained stone that was pants in the outing will exposed when the surcarpool to the site. rounding material Trip coordinator eroded away.

Milton Hundley, an Paddlers on the Stream amateur naturalist, Dan River may see Exposes geologist, and raconigneous dikes and conteur, says, "Tanyard glomerate formations Triassic Creek has a three-stage the river at such Conglomerate in waterfall over 20 feet places as Wide Mouth Rock high." At this time of and Tanyard shoals. year, the waterfall is Both of these shoals unspectacular, as the are traversed by navistream will likely be gation sluices cononly a trickle. structed in the nineThe main reason for the hike teenth century to enable commeris not the water, however, but the cial batteaux-long, narrow, flatunusual streambed and surround- bottomed wooden boats-to pass ing geology. safely through the rapids.

Named for the tannery Participants in the outing owned by the family of nine- should bring water and lunch, teenth-century governor John wear hiking boots and layers of Motley Morehead (1796 - 1866), water-shedding artificial fabric or Tanyard Creek creates a gorge as wool, and be prepared for rain or it cuts through Triassic rock on wind. Because of the uneven surits way to the nearby Dan River. faces in the streambed and a short The "puddingstone" conglomer- steep ascent out of the gorge, hikate formation and petrified wood ing poles are advisable. All parin the streambed have earned the ticipants will be asked to sign a area's listing as a North Carolina waiver form.

Natural Heritage site.

Happy Home School is In the Triassic Era, some located at 6901 NC 700, Ruffin, 200 million years ago, this sec- North Carolina. From Danville, tion of northern North Carolina travel south on US 29 into North and southern Virginia was a deep Carolina. Exit onto NC 700 at the lake. As rivers flowed into the North Carolina Welcome Center lake, the slowing water dropped and travel west toward Eden for its load of sediment-first the large 10 miles. The school is on the rocks, then smaller pebbles, then right. sand and silt. Over the eons, geoFrom Eden, travel east on logic pressures fused the sur- NC 700, crossing the Dan River. rounding clay particles, enclos- The school is on the left, about 4 ing the rounded rocks and peb- miles from the river. bles in an aggregated mass.

From the south, travel north These same geologic forces on US 29. About 1.5 miles south caused some buried logs to of the Virginia line, exit onto NC become petrified as minerals 700. Turn west toward the North replaced the organic matter while Carolina Welcome Center. retaining the original structure of Continue west toward Eden for the wood. Small chunks of petri- 10 miles. The school is on the fied wood can be found along right.

Tanyard Creek.

Outings and meetings of the Hundley comments, "The Dan River Basin Association are waterfall goes across the pud- open to the public without dingstone, which looks just like charge. For more information, concrete. A bowl-shaped rock contact Milton Hundley, 336that was believed to be a grinding 623-8681.

For membermortar is eight or nine feet up the ship information, visit www.danbank, perhaps used for crushing river.org. hickory nuts or acorns."

We’ve Moved!

Let Us Help You!

Holmes Middle students who helped fill the boxes with Thanksgiving goodies during the Holmes Helping Homes Thanksgiving Food Drive Holmes Helping Homes Thanksgiving Food Drive Prior to Thanksgiving, Holmes Middle School (HMS) held a Holmes Helping Homes Thanksgiving Food Drive to provide Thanksgiving food for the Holmes backpack program. The weekly backpack program provides students with food to bring home each weekend. The Holmes Helping Homes Thanksgiving Food Drive brought in enough food to fill 17 backpacks with Thanksgiving meals. The backpacks were stuffed full to the brim with canned peas, carrots, potatoes, corn, green beans, yams, boxes of stuffing mix, scalloped potatoes, and macaroni and cheese. Each family also received homemade bread and a turkey donated by the HMS PTSO. Thank you to all who participated in the HMS Thanksgiving Food Drive, it provided many families in our community a memorable Thanksgiving meal.

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tion is provided to necessary appointments when needed.

Kaleidoscope – Child Advocacy Center provides comprehensive child abuse intervention services and are provided collaboratively with area disciplines and authorities. Professional and clinical services include: forensic interviews, counseling, advocacy and medical examinations.

Resale Shops are New Beginnings, New Beginnings Too, and Nouveau Beginning that sell gently used women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, and much more. New Beginnings is located at 138 Scales Street, Reidsville; New Beginnings Too is located at 653 Washington Street, Eden and Nouveau Beginnings is located at 109 West Murphy Street, Madison. Hours for the shops are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. All proceeds are used for the needs of the Shelter.

Support groups are held weekly on Tuesday nights from 6:30 p.m.

– 7:30 p.m. at the Help Inc. office in Wentworth, for women, teens, and children. A group for victims of abuse in later life meets Tuesday’s afternoon from 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Brooke’s Place Apartments in Reidsville, and a non-age specific group for women meets every Thursday from 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Madison/Mayodan Recreation Center.

Counseling Services are for individuals and families free of charge, by a Nationally Certified Counselor and Licensed

Professional Counselors, to women and children who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault. In addition we offer parenting classes, and specialized therapeutic groups for trauma survivors.

New Choices… Strategies for Success, which is a program that is community-wide for people who need to enter or re-enter the workforce, having primarily worked in the home or for family members without compensation or lost their primary source of income due to separation, divorce, disability, or death of a spouse.

Community Education presentations are available for schools, churches, civic groups and businesses as well as professional conferences.

Emerging, Connecting, Healing and Overcoming (ECHO), is a two module treatment program for father’s who have completed a Batterers’ Treatment program and are preparing for a relationship with their children or who are at risk for perpetrating family violence.

Incredible Years, is a parent education program, which is designed to strengthen parenting skills while preventing and treating behavioral problems in school aged children. Classes are held Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Dinner, childcare and homework supervision are provided, as well as transportation costs and weekly participation incentives. All class materials are free.

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2012 Health Assessment Rockingham County Department of Public Health, Rockingham County Healthy Carolinians Partnership, and United Way of Rockingham County are proud to announce the release of the 2012 Community Health Assessment (CHA).

A Community Health Assessment is the foundation for improving and promoting the health and wellness of community members. Through collaborative efforts forged among community leaders, public health agencies, businesses, hospitals, academic and faith communities, and other service providers, the CHA analyzes current health data, identifies factors that affect the health of a population, and determines the availability of resources within the community to adequately address those factors.

On Jan. 15, 2013, Rockingham County Department of Public Health, Rockingham County Healthy Carolinians Partnership, and United Way of Rockingham County will host the 2012 Community Health Assessment Public Forum. The forum will be held at Rockingham Community College in the Whitcomb Student Center from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. During the forum, county health data regarding the three priority areas identified during the CHA Priority Identification Meeting held in July will be discussed as well as how the agency, partnership, and community will move forward in their efforts to develop strategies designed to have an impact on the health and quality of life for residents of Rockingham County.

The public and partnership members are encouraged to attend this informative event.

For more information about the 2012 Community Health Assessment Public Forum and/or to RSVP for the event, please contact Katrina White at 336342-8150 or email at kwhite@co.rockingham.nc.us no later than January 8, 2013. To review the 2012 Community Health Assessment in its entirety, visit www.rockinghamcountypublichealth.org and select the 2012 Community Health Assessment located in the ‘Popular Pages’ section on the home page.

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UNSOLD AUCTION, STORE RETURN, DISCONTINUED, OVERSTOCK, LIQUIDATION MERCHANDISE AT

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Morehead Nursing Center Announces New Leadership Morehead Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the appointments of Michael Jones to the position of Morehead Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (MNC) administrator and Tammy Daves to the position of director of nursing.

Jones received a Master of Science degree in Healthcare Administration from Marshall U n i v e r s i t y.

Following completion of an Jones eight-month administrator internship with Medical Facilities

of America, he accepted an administrator position with Piney Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center in Danville, VA. He was employed with Medical Facilities of America for almost five years.

Ms. Daves received her nursing degree from Rockingham Community College and served as interim director of nursing at MNC since July. Her nursing career has included experience as a nurse and leader in the specialties of hospital nursing, public health nursing, home care nursing, long term care, and education. She has been employed at MNC for the past five years.

During her employment, Ms. Daves has served as wound care nurse and relief nursing supervi-

sor. She was instrumental in establishing both the wound care program and the restorative nursing Daves program. “ T h e experience that Michael and Tammy bring to Morehead Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will enable us to maintain the high standards of care our residents and patients expect, as well as provide new ideas for improving service and staff efficiency,” said W. Carl Martin, President and CEO.

RAPHAEL’S HAIR STUDIO is a new full service, all cultures and hair type’s salon that is located on S. Scales Street.

Raphael’s is a wonderful new addition to Reidsville with some really experienced stylists. We hope they are very successful in Reidsville. Those in attendance were Raphael Nunley (owner of the salon), many Raphael’s Hair Studio employees, city council representatives, the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce representatives, and Mayor Pro Team Tom Balsley.

BRAD FISHER

EDEN 125 N. Van Buren

JAPANESE RESTAURANT Open Daily From 10am - 10pm

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