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North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Eden business owner and Chairwoman of the Rockingham Partnership for Economic and Tourism Development Board, Pam Cundiff, as one of 15 state-wide members to the newly established North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority. Cundiff was selected at the recommendation of NC Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham, Guilford) and will serve in this new position until June of 2016. The Authority will be chaired by Dr. Patricia Mitchell, assistant secretary for the newly created Rural Economic Development Division of the NC Department of Commerce. The authority reviews and authorizes grants and loans for rural areas within the state. Members formulate policies for making these loans and grants and create ways for the Rural Economic Cundiff Development Division of the North Carolina Department of Commerce to effectively aid local governments in meeting preliminary project planning costs, as well providing insight into the application and review process. The group, which had its first meeting December 6th in Raleigh, also reviews the efficacy of these loans and grant programs and submits its ideas for improvement by September 1 of each year. “As a small business owner who has been actively involved in our community for years, Pam Cundiff has a keen understanding of the challenges and opportunities within rural communities,” said Berger. “She will be a great representative on the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority.” Cundiff says she was honored to be asked to serve on this important committee. “It is a privilege to serve in this capacity for the citizens of North Carolina and fellow Rockingham County residents,” she stated. “I will make every effort to represent our community, all of the state’s rural areas, and fulfill the expectations of this appointment. I

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Cundiff... continued from Page1 am appreciative of the confidence expressed by President Pro Tempore Berger and Gov. McCrory in my abilities to contribute to North Carolina’s economic development efforts.” Cundiff has extensive economic development experience. She was first appointed to the Rockingham County Economic Development Commission in 1989, the first female and youngest member. After serving the maximum nine years allowed, she returned to the Board in 2001. She was Co -Chair of the Rockingham County Partnership for Economic Development, a public private partnership, in 2003. She Chaired the Board in 2005, 2008-2009 and currently holds that position. Cundiff also served three years on the Rockingham County Tourism

Development Authority. Cundiff served on Piedmont Triad Partnership board from 1993-98 and on its Executive Council from 1994-1997. In 1993, Cundiff earned the prestigious Eden Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen Award. She was Chair of the Chamber Board of Directors from 1984-1986 and was voted Member of the Year in1989. Cundiff served on the Eden City Council from 1993-1997 and Chaired the Board of Trustees of Morehead Memorial Hospital from 2000-2001. In addition to all of her community involvement, Cundiff has owned and operated a successful small business in Eden for more than 30 years, Travel Consultants, Inc.

Meals on Wheels waiting list soars! Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County (formerly Council on Aging) has launched a fundraising effort for the entire month of December to help alleviate a rapidly growing waiting list for Meals on Wheels. T. Lee Covington, Executive Director for ADTS said, “Recent cuts in funding on the federal, state and local levels have reduced the number of meals we are able to deliver and, as a result, our waiting list has grown dramatically.” Back in July, the Meals on Wheels waiting list was around 80 people. At the end of November, it had doubled to nearly160. Typically, Meals on Wheels recipients are homebound seniors who have no other means of securing a hot daytime meal. More than 300 dedicated volunteers deliver more than 3,800 meals a month, meals which meet 1/3 of the daily nutritional requirements, but often are divided into two meals, as recipients have little else to eat. In addition to a nutritious meal, Meals on Wheels recipients also have the comfort of knowing that a volunteer will come by five days a week to deliver the meal and check on them. According to Covington, “This allows many seniors to stay in their homes far longer than if they did not have the Meals on Wheels service.” Meals on Wheels Program

Director, Ann Boyte added, “Your donation of $100 will provide meals for an entire month for one needy senior”. Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted and should be mailed to ADTS, PO Box 1915, Reidsville, NC 27323. Please write Meals on Wheels in the memo line so your donation will be properly allocated. If you wish, you may go to the ADTS website (www.adtsrc.org) and donate online by clicking the “Donate” button at the top right of the homepage. Aging, Disability and Transit Services is a private nonprofit United Way agency dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all Rockingham County citizens, with primary focus on senior adults, people with disabilities and their families. This mission is accomplished through providing an array of community services including In Home Aide (CAP-DA, PCS, Home & Community Care Block Grant, Private Pay), Meals on Wheels, Meals With Friends Nutrition Sites, Adult Day Care/Day Health, RCATS Public Access Transportation, Eden skat bus transportation, Community Resource Connections, Volunteer Caregiver Services, Family Caregiver Support and Advocacy and Referral Services.

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COUNTY WIDE OBITUARIES Floyd Wilson Agee, 66 Gracie Dodson Amos Jessie DeHart Overby Amburn, 89 - Eden Rebecca "Becky Smith Amos, 83 - Stoneville Thomas Earl “Red” Bullins, 75 - Madison Robert Lee Baker, 76 - Madison Jesse Melvin Brame, 79 - Reidsville Mamie Dee Jenkins Barnes, 77 - Eden William Calvin "Snook" Bailey, 88 - Eden Ruby Turner Brown, 93 - Reidsville Janet Beaulieu - Rockingham County Wilbur Thurman Boyte, 80 - Reidsville Billy Watson Bullins, 55 - Madison Lois Lorene Barker Burroughs, 72 - Stoneville Kim Haley Clark, 53 Sandy Scott Carter, 66 - Ruffin Larry Wayne Carter, 69 - Reidsville Vestal Arvin Crotts, 77 - Mayodan James Henry Carter, 92 - Eden Richard Junior Crews, 75 - Madison George “Calvin” Crews, 80 Stephen Corbett, 65 - Eden A. Burnelle “Pop” Cook, 93 - Reidsville Norman Ellis Clark, 75 - Stoneville Rodney Leonard Cook, 44 - Reidsville Charles Reid Clark, 72 John Collins Sr., 94 - Madison Shanell M. Dennis, 22 - Madison Mildred Dameron Dishmon, 67 - Ruffin Deshenna R. Dillard, 24 Nancy Lee Evans, 75 - Stoneville Mary Holt Fain, 86 - Reidsville Walter Samuel Fairman, Jr., 74 - Reidsville Lenfield Delano Gilley, 78 - Eden Willie Franklin Gann, 94 - Stoneville Lillie Owens Gammons, 83 - Eden Robert Lee Gatton, 81 - Reidsville William “Bill” J. Gann, 65 - Mayodan Agnes M. Gravely, 89 Linda Joyce Holland, 74 - Wentworth Phyllis Ann Knight Harris, 83 Betty L. Hutcherson, 85 - Stoneville Nancy Hopkins, 75 - Eden Diane Webb Hicks, 68 Eliza Miller Harris, 85 Jill Camden Hooker, 55 - Reidsville James L. Hairston, 87 - Eden Sue Brown Joyce, 74 - Stoneville Katherine Anne Stewart Joyce, 71 Franklin D. Johnson, 77 - Eden Ellen H. King - Reidsville Terry Lee Kendrick, 53 - Madison Lois Christine Weadon Kennon, 80 - Eden Mahala M. Kellum, 98 Charles Wayne Leonard, 64 Viola Smith Laws, 94 - Reidsville Margaret Ann Nary Lewis, 81 - Stoneville Lucille Jones Minter, 81 - Eden Herbert Sidney Martin, 78 - Eden Jessie Odell Murray, 61 - Madison Linda Sue Meris, 59 Ailene Southern Mabe Manuel, 87 Eleanor Dorothy McGahey, 63 - Eden Clyde Wilson Morris, 66 - Eden Sylvia Nelson Mabe, 72 Ailene Southern Mabe Manuel, 87 Norman Wayne Mayfield, 67 - Reidsville Samuel Harrison Marshall, 65 - Reidsville William McKinley Morehead, 67 Maxine Hickman Nance, 57 James Thomas “Jamie” Richardson, 91 - Madison Dennis Lee Rose, 54 Brentwood Lane Roberts, 82 - Reidsville William “Bill” Rogers, 77 - Reidsville James Reynolds, 60 Ruth Strickland Redd, 78 James "Harold" Richardson, Sr., 81 - Eden Dahlia Cassell Setliff, 83 - Eden Roy David “Crockett” Stevens, Jr., 54 - Stoneville Sara Hoskins Sharpe, 93 - Rockingham County Robert "Bill" Glenn Shreve, 85 - Eden Larry Wayne Shelton, 59 - Reidsville Sybil Virginia Maxie Stroud, 84 - Reidsville William Nicholas Schultz, Jr., 94 John Albert Spaulding, 68 Daniel Ray Siam, 77 William "Bryant" Tucker, 93 - Eden Angeline Neal Talbott, 88 - Rockingham County Patsy Howell Turner, 75 - Eden Mamie D. Trent Gyrlie W. Terry, 60 Ollie G. Tatum, II, 86 Peggy J. Timberlake, 61 Frances Thompson - Stoneville Bobby Dean Vernon, 50 Annie Westbrook, 92 - Eden Kathy M. Webster, 56 James Windy Welch, 54 - Madison Iris Mooney Webster, 85 - Madison Nicolas Alan Williams, 10 - Reidsville Rev. Vincent G. Wall, Sr., 91 - Reidsville Harry Wine, 87 - Reidsville Betty Arlene Williams Yearout, 64

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Red Cross January Blood Drive Schedule The following is a list of Bloodmobiles during January. Please take the time to give the gift of life. -Thurs. 01/02/14 - Eden YMCA 301 South Kennedy St., Eden - 349-3434 - 2pm-6:30pm -Sat. 01/04/14 - Mayodan Moravian Church - 104 South 3rd. Ave., Mayodan - Velma 548-9372 or Lynn 548-2440 10am-2pm -Mon. 01/06/14 - Madison UMC - 110 West Academy St., Madison - 548-6658 3 p m 7:30pm -Wed. 01/08/14 - Reidsville YMCA - 504 South Main St., Reidsville - 349-34342 p m 6:30pm Thurs. 01/09/14 - Salem UMC - 2020 Wentworth St., Reidsville - 349-5021 - 2:30pm7pm Sat. 01/11/14 - Monroeton Fire Dept. - 9252 US Hwy 158, Reidsville - Cheryl 342-1386 - 10am-2:30pm -Mon. 01/13/14 - Vera Holland Center - 203 East Main St., Stoneville - 349-3434 2pm-6:30pm -Wed. 01/15/14 Rockingham Community College (Whitcomb Student Ctr.) - 484 County Home Rd., Wentworth - Patrick 413-3331 - 10am-2pm -Fri. 01/17/14 - American Red Cross - 3692 Hwy 14, Reidsville - 349-3434 - 10am-2:30pm -Sat. 01/25/14 - Woodmont UMC - 1926 Richardson St., Reidsville - Meredith Staley 637-6806 - 8:30am1:30pm -Mon. 01/27/14 - Lowes UMC - 3191 Hwy 87, Reidsville - Carolyn 349-3805 - 3:30pm-7:30pm The above schedule is subject to change. Appointments are recommendedPlease call the American Red Cross at 349-3434 if you have any questions. All Blood types needed – especially O+, O-, A- and B-

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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...

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

MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS - Alcoholics Anonymous - 8 p.m., every Wed. Morehead Mem. Hosp.Dining Room. Open meeting - for those interested in recovery from alcoholism. For info. 336-623-2382 or 336-939-3230. - Al-Anon - Eden - Fri’s 8pm - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous Rock of Eden Spray Methodist. Wed’s Morehead Hosp. Dining Room Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm - Al-Anon - Reidsville - Tuesdays @ 7:00pm at ar Reidsville Alliance Chruch 1300 Freeway Dr., Reidsville. Sponsored by local AA group and for family & friends affected by alcoholism. Contact 336-972-6277 for info - NA (Narcotics Anon.) Meets 5 days a week at the REMMSCO Annex, 108 N. Main St, Reidsville. Includes noon meeting Monday and 8 PM meet Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat..1 hour, open to all. FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Osborne Bapt. Church Cafe/Kids Clubhouse. 1st Friday of every month: 6:30 pm. Are you a foster or adoptive family? Encouragement & support. Just interested in learning about the process? Come and ask questions of experienced families. Community Welcome. Stephanie (336) 655-1354 MOREHEAD HOSPITAL SPONSORED SUPPORT GROUPS • Community of Hope Cancer Support 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 14 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room. Call Susie Pool at 336-623-9711, Ext. 2662. • Look Good - Feel Better 10 a.m. - noon, Monday, January 20 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center To register, call 336-623-9713. • Parkinson’s Disease Support Group 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 21 Morehead Hosp Main Conference Room For more information call 336-627-6199. • TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) a nonprofit weight-loss organization . Weekly meetings last 1 hour, annual cost of joining is $28. Half-price for children 6-18 and for spouses who join together. Please visit www.tops.org or call 1-800YEA-TOPS. Local state contact Laurasgw@gmail.com or call 919-6213613. The Eden area meets every Monday at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Church, 233 Stadium Dr Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057.

CLUBS WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Meets 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Monnette Rich 336-9512526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB Meets at the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday or the month - 7pm Call Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Monthly Meetings held 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. Red Cross Bldg 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville. 573-3317 or 548-2027 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Invites you to visit and join! Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am.

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snacks and participate in other social activities. If you know individuals who would like to attend our meetingsor for more info, call Brenda Moore at 336623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m.

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

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Sepcial Feature : Marty Roberts of Lot #2540, Madison will tell us about the second hand store and its mission Music & Speaker: Becky Dolinger “Wearout, not Rust out.” Reservations required: Call Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807 MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info

MILITARY GROUPS MEET • PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League All Marines, former Marines and their spouses are invited: 2nd Thur of each mo. at 7:00 pm at the Leaksville Christian Church, 1010 Washington St., Eden. (next to Dick’s Drive In) Chet Chrismon 336-552-8760 AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 has relocated to a permanent home. Our new location is 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan, NC. This move changes our designation from the Eden Post to the Rockingham County Post. Our meeting date and time remains the same. The second Saturday of each month at 11:00 AM. For more info call Post CDR. C D Grant 336-520-1950. • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Meets on the 2nd Sat. of each month at 9:30 AM at Post Building located at 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan., NC. Anyone with or eligible for the American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle is welcome. For info call Don Laster at 336-202-9724. • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY meet every second Monday of every month. Chapter 63 -Agricultural Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School. Room 180)We have a social from 6:00 pm til 7:00 pm and the meeting starts at 7:00 pm. We provide transportation for veterans to their VA appts if needed call (336) 349-6040 and leave your info.. Volunteers Needed. If you have free time and would like to volunteer to help veterans call (336) 394-0080. We also need volunteer drivers to take veterans to their VA appointments. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Saturday Of The Month at 10 a.m. at the legion. For information, call Richard at 623-8122 and leave a message. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, Meetings the 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) at the post located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-347-7432 call anytime and leave message. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY 2nd Tuesday of month, 11 am-noon at the Agricultural Bldg in Wentworth, 525 HWY NC 65, Suite 6. Volunteers & members needed. Your membership strengthens the DAV Auxiliary. Deborah Brady, Membership Chair— 336-573-7037/debrady@hotmail.com

• “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” (Madison) Meet every 2nd Thursday of month 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg You Do Not have to be a vet to attend. • VFW POST 8297 Meets 1st Sat. of each month at 961 Church St. Extention, Reidsville at 12 Noon. Call Bobby Jones for details at 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan at 7 PM. Info call Donald Bien,cdr.at 548-3431. • REIDSVILLE PARKS & REC. ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2nd Tuesday of month at 5:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference room of City Hall, 230 W. Morehead St., Reidsville. GENEALOGY: The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 NC 14, south of Eden, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays & Saturdays 9am - 12 NOON A professional genealogist attends the Tuesday morning sessions 623-7154. GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER GED, Intro to Computers, ESL, Adv. Computer, Employability Skills (HRD) classes Network Room, Resume assists. • Eden - Call 336-637-1010 or 336 6233007 to reg. • Reidsville - Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes • Mayodan - Call 336-949-4849 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes

MEALS • SALVATION ARMY Hungry? Come by and have a meal on us! Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Sun. 9:30 worship, 11am Sunday School. MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time. Anyone 60 years of age and over Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches, donations are gladly accepted if you are able. • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St. Eden Site Manager- Mildred Cochran 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Wanda Barnett • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE Reidsville Salvation Army 704 Barnes St., 349-4923 ext. 106

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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.

• AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES 241 Peter Hill Rd., Eden, NC • 336-623-1984 Pastors E. Leroy & Jacqueline Valentine Weekly Schedule: 9am Sunday - Intercessory Prayer 9:30am - Praise & Worship Service Wed. 7pm - Bible Study For transportation call 336-623-1984 on Line 4 by 7am for Sunday AM services, and before 5pm for Wed. Bible Study Looking for Word Teaching, Spirit Filled Ministry? Come join our Church Family and experience the Lord! • REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Complete, Free recovery program meeting at ROBERTS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH Every Friday evening 7-9, Ph. 336-344-5083 203 Memorial Baptist Church Rd. Stoneville NC 27048 www.robertsmemorialbaptistchurch.org Why Are You Still Addicted? We can Help.

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E vents GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS DAN RIVER ART MARKET & GALLERY Open Thurs’ 10-4 and Fri. 11-2 Second Saturdays 11-2 and by appt! CAROLINA COUNTRY SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE 126 Ruffin School Rd. 8 -12:30 p.m. Band: Rawhide. Come Have Some Fun! $9 for members, $10 for guests THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. Tuesday Night at “The Barn” 7:00PM Fridays and Saturdays at “The Barn” NO COVERED DISH SUPPER! Contact Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 SENIOR DANCES AT REIDSVILLE EVENTS CENTER Downtown Reidsville @ 223 S. Scales St. - Tuesday - Bluegrass Night 7pm - 9:30pm - Thursday - Classic Country with the City Limits Band 7pm: 9;30pm Bob or Myra Tudor at 336-342-6770. EDEN DANCE - IT’S BACK! Bullet Band at the C.B. Hut on boone rd.

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Eden N.C. No alcohol and No smoking Just good fun and dancing Hours are 7:00--9:30 New & old country--beach--and oldies. $5 at the door. All Ages Welcome! The second Saturday of the month. Begins January 11th. DANCE - COLUMBIAN CENTER 1210 Old Leaksville Rd, Ridgeway, Va Doors open at 6pm, Monday & Saturday Music 7pm - 9:30 by the House Rockers For information call Wayne at 276-340-6212 CASCADE COMMUNITY CENTER DANCE Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions avail. Music every Friday night: From 7-10 pm by Cascade Express & Friends and the 1st and 3rd Sat.night is BlueGrass. THE VW CLUB Volks Wagon Enthusiasts of all kinds. Interested In Joining? We are getting up a group of enthusiasts so please Visit www.TheVWClub.com Or Call 336-8301289 Or Email info@thevwclub.com ROCK. CO. HUMANE SOCIETY There are several older dogs that need a good loving home. All are small breed dogs. Call 336-623-4428 (11am - 4pm Mon, Tues, Thur., Fri. and Sat. We Need

Volunteers! FREE and Low Priced CATS. Neutered & all shots. For caring people with good homes. Call 336-623-4428, or visit 205 Boone Rd., Eden. FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for international exchange students for the 2013-2014 school year. Those interested should call 910-308-9458. NEW BEGINNINGS THRIFT SHOP 653 Washington St., Eden The need donations of and sell, adult and children’s clothing, purses, shoes, household items, jewelry and much more. Proceeds support the Rockingham County Women’s Shelter. Please donate your unneeded items. They especially need Children’s Infant -Toddlers plus women’s Plus Sizes. 336-627-5003 ROCKINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS: NEW HOURS 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 3 PM Mon. and Thurs. 249 The Boulevard, Eden. Appliances, furniture, household and remodeling items. Tax deductible DONATIONS & PURCHASES build houses! Free large load pickup. 627-0160.

Tile Shop to expand operations in Eden The Rockingham County Partnership for Economic and Tourism Development and The City of Eden are pleased to announce that The Tile Shop is expanding in Eden. The Tile Shop a Minnesotabased company, located at 9351 Axton Road in Ridgeway, VA, has recently expanded its warehouse space in the former MGM facility on New Street in Eden. Operating 86 stores in 28 states, The Tile Shop expanded their Ridgeway, VA distribution center shipping department and opened an on-site manufacturing facility. They sell an extensive vari-

ety of tile products including floor and wall tile, natural stone, ceramic and porcelain tile, glass mosaics, and metal. They also carry accents and finishing pieces. “We are pleased that The Tile Shop was able to expand on our side of the border,” remarked Mike Dougherty, director of Economic Development for the City of Eden. “We look forward to their continued growth. Be sure to visit the companyies website: www.tileshop.com for answers to frequently asked questions as well as advice on do it yourself projects.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 4TH • DAN RIVER BASIN ASSOCIATION'S 1ST SATURDAY OUTING, 10:00 a.m - 1.6-mile hike to visit waterfalls at Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury, NC Meet at park visitor center (GPS 36.395085, 80.266357).Bring lunch, water, and hiking stick, and wear hiking boots or walking shoes. Dress in layers of synthetic fabric or wool; be prepared for wind or rain. Free and open to the public Contact: Jo Proia, 336-202-4220, joproia@aol.com More information: www.danriver.org TUESDAY, JANUARY 14TH • MAKING AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AFFORDABLE - Tuesday, January 14th at 6:00 PM - Scott Bollwage, US Health Group 336-898-3321 or visit Scott.bollwage@ushadvisors.com Attend a free seminar on ways to save money on Health Insurance and get answers to any questions you may have on the new Health Insurance Laws. THURSDAY, JANUARY 16TH • GET YOUR BUSINESS FOUND ONLINE - Thursday, January 16th at 12:00 PM Tony Edwards, InterCircle Marketing - Call the Chamber to reserve your seat and lunch: 336-623-3336 Seminar is free to Chamber members and $20 for non-members. MONDAY, JANUARY 20TH • MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY - most city, state and federal offices closed • 16TH ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. UNITY BREAKFAST Tickets are now on sale $8.00 each & may be purchased at the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce from now until the event. Tickets will not be sold at the door. 8:00 am Zion Baptist Church Multi-Purpose Center 807 Piedmont Street, Reidsville, NC 27320

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among the youth in our county is one thing that can be done in order to improve these numbers. So what is mentoring? Mentoring is the one-to-one group relationship that one or more adults develop with one or more young people to help them develop and succeed. The word “mentor” comes from the Greek word for “steadfast” and “enduring”. Mentors are caring adults who are committed, responsible, and good listeners. No special skills are required, just a sincere interest in the success of today’s youth and a caring attitude. Volunteers will have the potential to be trained using a statewide mentoring model in an effort to provide the most successful experience for mentors and students. Why become a mentor?

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Mentors have the opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life as well as their own. Mentoring offers benefits such as: enhancing academic success, reducing juvenile crime, increasing selfesteem, identifying new opportunities and career paths for youth, and strengthening communities. Mentoring can be one of the most satisfying and rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. If you are interested in mentoring a young person in Rockingham County or learning more about the Education Workgroup, please feel free to call one of the following people: Beverly Scurry, Healthy Carolinians Coordinator – 336-342-8258 or bscurry@co.rockingham.nc.us Marilyn Payne, Education Workgroup Chairperson –336937-5930 or marilyn@helprockinghamstudents.org Katrina White, Education Workgroup Co-Chairperson – 336-342-8150 or kwhite@co.rockingham.nc.us

Tell him or her about Divorce Care, a special weekly seminar and support group for people who have been touched by separation or divorce.

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Healthy Habits, Healthy Families with WIC Wentworth, NC - More families than ever are finding it hard to put healthy food on their dinner tables. For young children, a lack of good nutrition can put them at risk for health problems and problems in school. North Carolina’s WIC program helps low-income families meet the nutritional needs of pregnant and post-partum women, infants and children up to age 5. The recent government shutdown has cast concern on the ability of WIC to provide nutrition support to our community. With the reopening of the government, local WIC agencies have returned to business as usual. We continue to provide nutritious foods and other services to this vulnerable population in an effort to increase their overall nutrition and health status. “While adding more fruits and vegetables to these families’ diets is an important part of our program, participants get more than food from WIC. WIC offers families nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and support, supplemental foods, and even healthcare referrals”, Donna Pettaway, WIC/Nutrition Director The North Carolina WIC Program currently serves an average of 270,000 participants each month. Studies show that children who participate in WIC are more likely to receive regular preventive health services and are better immunized than children who did not participate in WIC. WIC participants receive helpful one-on-one counseling with nutrition professionals. Participants also receive additional nutrition education on a variety of topics including tips for picky eaters and eating healthy on a budget. Breastfeeding promotion and support is also an important part of the WIC Program. All WIC agencies have trained staff ready to assist moms in making informed decisions about how they feed their babies. WIC teaches moms the basics of breastfeeding. Better educated moms mean healthier babies. Medicaid beneficiaries who participated in WIC had lower infant mortality rates than Medicaid beneficiaries who did not participate in WIC. WIC participation also decreases the incidence of low birth weight and pre-term births. According to Donna Pettaway, “WIC is so important and much more than people realize. The nutrition education and healthy foods that WIC provides really give children a healthy start in life.” The WIC Program is available at Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services. For more information about WIC or to make an appointment please visit the Health Department or call 336-342-8200. You may also visit the WIC Web site at www.nutritionnc.com. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Importance Of Cervical Health Awareness Month January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, dedicated to encouraging women to take action and protect themselves in the New Year. The start of a new year is the time that many reflect on their health. To start the year right, we encourage women to contact their health care provider to schedule a Pap test to check for cervical cancer. This screening is an important part of a woman’s health care routine, yet one that many overlook. It is important to remember that cervical cancer is a preventable disease. Each year more than 12,000 American women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and more than 4,000 of those women die from the condition. Almost all cervical cancer deaths could be prevented by a combination of routine Pap tests and appropriate follow-up of abnormal screening results. Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer: • The most important risk factor for cervical cancer is infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection. • Women are at increased risk of developing cervical cancer if they engage in sexual intercourse at an early age or have multiple sexual partners. • Women who smoke are twice as likely as non-smokers to develop cervical cancer. • HIV or Chlamydia infection can contribute to the risk for cervical cancer. Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services will use Cervical Health Awareness Month as an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of screening and preven-

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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 8 tion of cervical cancer. If you are age 21 or over, talk to your health care provider about scheduling a cervical cancer screening today. Early detection is your best protection. Many local health departments offer free cervical cancer screenings, education and referral services to eligible women through the N.C Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP). To learn more about the N.C BCCCP, visit www.bcccp.ncdhhs.gov or call 919-707-5300. For more information about the services provided by our department, visit www.rockinghamcountypublichealth.org or call 336342-8140.

Rockingham County Partnership and TDA Release 2nd Issue of Our Town Magazine The Rockingham County Partnership for Economic and Tourism Development (Partnership) and the Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) are pleased to release the second issue of Our Town, Rockingham County. Our Town, Rockingham County is a glossy magazine that features more than 100 pages of articles, photos, information and ads that highlight the great people, places and things happening in Rockingham County. “Just like our first issue, the new Our Town, Rockingham County is designed to give people a snapshot of our entire county,” said Robin Yount, vice president of Tourism for the Rockingham County Partnership. “It covers everything from each individual municipality to education, our economy, recreation, the arts, and much more. In this second issue, we tried to go one step further and help readers make a deeper connection with our community.” The magazine is free and will be distributed throughout the entire county in local businesses, hotels, Chambers, shops, restaurants and governmental offices. It will also be mailed in visitor packets to people requesting information about Rockingham County. Copies will also be available at the Piedmont-Triad Visitor’s Center on U.S. 29 in Pelham.

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Emergency Notifcations now available on the go to residents Rockingham County Emergency Management has a new communications service to send important, valuable community information directly to residents using the latest technology. The Nixle Community Information Service allows us to create and publish messages to be delivered to subscribed residents instantly via voice message, cell phone text message and/or email. Notifications can also be accessed online at Nixle’s web site at www.nixle.com. Messages may include: missing person report, road closures, emergency/disaster info, and weather as well as other relevant safety and community event information. The service is secure, reliable and easy to use for our group. The messages can be sent specifically to residents registered within a ? mile radius, giving them the opportunity to receive trustworthy information relevant only to their neighborhood. Residents decide from which local agencies they want to receive information. Subscribers can also choose the way in which alerts are received, whether it is by voice message, email, text message, or over the web. Nixle builds on the foundations of other public-to-public communication services, such as Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace,

but adds a key component: security. When citizens receive information from our agency via Nixle, they know it can be trusted. Residents of Rockingham County can immediately begin receiving pertinent information via text message, email, and web by registering at. http://local.nixle.com/rockingham-county-office-of-emergency-management We are very excited to have you experience it for yourself.

Rockingham County Schools held its High School All-County Chorus Concert on Tuesday, November 5 at Rockingham County High School. This district-wide event highlights the pure singing abilities of select high school choral students from: McMichael High, Morehead High, Reidsville High and Rockingham County High. This special event provides the outstanding choral students in Rockingham County Schools with an opportunity to go beyond what can be done at an individual school. The high caliber of the students and the ability to work with an outstanding guest conductor makes this an eventful occasion for all.

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RC Schools’ Teachers Obtain National Board Certification Rockingham County, NC The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) recently recognized 17 Rockingham County teachers as successfully completing their National Board Certification (NBCT) renewal credentials. National Board Certification is considered one of the highest credentials in the teaching profession, and participation is voluntary. Teachers achieve certification through a rigorous performance-based assessment and measures what accomplished teachers and counselors should know and be able to do. This certification must be renewed every 10 years. Rockingham County Schools congratulates the following educators on their renewal accomplishment: Michael Belter Rockingham County High John Brown - Holmes Middle Susan Carter - Holmes Middle Cher DeLapp, - Central Elementary Tammy Dorsett - Holmes Middle Amy Dowdle - Rockingham County Middle Sharon Frith - Leaksville-Spray Elementary Melissa Gibbs - Rockingham County High Sheena Griffin - Holmes Middle Joanna Hazelwood - Rockingham County Middle Christy Hensley - Monroeton Elementary Suzanne Lee - Bethany Elementary Kimberly Powell - Monroeton Elementary Marsha Roark - Holmes Middle Chrissy Robertson - Douglass Elementary Sherry Tilley - Central Elementary Angela Wilson - Rockingham County High

RCS’ NBCT renewals will be recognized by the Rockingham County Board of Education on Mon., Jan. 13, 2014 at the regularly scheduled Board of Education Meeting.

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 9 Our Town, Rockingham County is a joint project of the Rockingham County Partnership and the Tourism Development Authority. For more information or to receive a copy, contact the Partnership office at 342-8138 or ryount@ncnorthstar.com.

Man Pleads Guilty To Church Fire Harley Kendall Fulp, 18, pled guilty to Burning a Church or Religious Building yesterday in Rockingham County Superior Court. He burned the Gideon Grove United Methodist Church last December. Fulp admitted to setting the fire by breaking a window and pouring gasoline through the window. He then lit a match and dropped it through the window which ignited the fire. Superior Court Judge L. Todd Burke sentenced Fulp to 20-36 months, suspended for 36 months of supervised probation. As part of his probationary sentence Fulp was ordered to do 100 hours of community service helping to rebuild the church and to write a letter of apology which he must stand before the congregation and read. “This was a senseless crime,” said Assistant District Attorney Melanie Bridge, who prosecuted the case for the State of North Carolina. “Thanks to the teamwork between the District Attorney’s Office, the Sheriff’s Department and the Fire Marshall’s Office, we were able to identify a suspect and bring closure to the Gideon Grove United Methodist Church’s Congregation.”

Mayor/Council nighttime hours reinstated for Reidsville Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker is bringing back a tradition he started when he last held municipal office – the reinstatement of nighttime Mayor/Council hours. Mayor Donecker made the announcement during the new Council members’ swearing-in ceremony held Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Reidsville City Hall. The first evening session will begin on Tuesday, December 17, in the Mayor/Council Office at City Hall. Citizens with concerns or ideas they’d like to share with City Council or staff can drop by between 6-8 p.m. A second session is tentatively planned for Tuesday, January 7, 2014, also from 6-8 p.m. Mayor Donecker first held these nighttime hours in 1998 when he began what would become an eight-year term as Reidsville’s Mayor. He said he sees these sessions as a way to provide better communication between citizens and local government by offering face-to-face interaction. The sessions will be low key, giving citizens an informal and relaxed atmosphere in which to talk with elected officials. “I think it’s a great way for citizens to meet the Mayor and other members of Council,” Mayor Donecker asserted. “Sometimes residents are reluctant to come to formal Council meetings or even drop by City Hall. These nighttime hours give them another way to access City Hall and those they helped elect to office.” The Mayor notes that even if he doesn’t know the answer to some of the questions posed, he’ll be happy to find out what he can. “We may not always be able to resolve some of the issues presented, but we can at least help our citizens feel they have been heard,” he said. Reidsville City Hall is located at 230 W. Morehead Street. Citizens can enter the front door closest to the Reidsville Police Department. The Mayor/Council Office is located off of the lobby area. For more information, call 349-1030 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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stream is the most spectacular of the park's falls-Lower Cascades Falls, accessible from a trail reached by a short drive to the trailhead. A half-mile walk reaches a deck overlooking the cataract. For the best view, hikers will carefully descend stone steps to the waterfall's pool at the base of a dramatic stone cliff. Participants in the outing should supply lunch, water, and hiking stick, wear hiking boots and layers of water-shedding artificial fabric or wool, and be prepared for rain or wind. All participants will be asked to sign a waiver form. Hanging Rock State Park is located in Stokes County, northwest of Danbury, North Carolina. Two miles north of Danbury on NC 8/NC 89, turn south onto Hanging Rock Road/SR 2015. Drive two miles to the park entrance at the end of Hanging Rock Road. After entering the park, drive up the mountain to the Visitor Center parking lot on the left. Outings and meetings of the Dan River Basin Association are open to the public without charge. For more information about the hike, contact Jo Proia, joproia@aol.com or 336-2024220. For membership and other information about DRBA, visit www.danriver.org.

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The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) invites you to visit the winter waterfall wonderland of Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, North Carolina, on Saturday, January 4. DRBA begins its thirteenth year of First Saturday Outings by exploring four falls in the park, known as "some of the prettiest waterfalls east of the Appalachian Mountains." Coordinated by experienced hiker Jo Proia, the outing will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the park Visitor Center (GPS 36.395085, 80.266357). Easy out-and-back strolls to the falls will total 3.2 miles, with Lower Cascades requiring a short drive to its trailhead. Proia comments, "Hanging Rock is my treasured nature 'goto get-away' that is close to home but gives me the feeling of being miles away. It's a wonderful haven to unplug and recharge." Hanging Rock State Park, considered among the crown jewels of the North Carolina State Parks system, covers nearly 7,000 acres in the Sauratown Mountains, one of the most easterly mountain ranges in the state. Named for the Saura Indians, the Sauratown Mountains are remnants of a once-mighty range, now worn down to their erosion-resistant quartzite roots. Prominent peaks in the range rise from 1,700 feet to more than 2,500 feet in elevation, standing in bold contrast to the surrounding countryside, which averages only 800 feet in elevation. Streams tumble down the mountainside to create a wealth of waterfalls. From the Visitor Center hikers will walk on the Indian Creek Trail to reach Hidden Falls and Window Falls. Hidden Falls is a narrow cascade over a rock cliff into a lovely pool. January temperatures may provide interesting ice formations. The upper portion of Window Falls is visible through a large stone "window." Stone stairs, which should be used with extreme caution, reach the base of the falls where the creek plummets over a thirty-foot cliff.

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Representatives for Draper Elementary traveled to Hartford, CT, in November to accept the TEAMS Award for Draper Elementary. The award, sponsored by Gale Cengage Learning and Library Media Connection, showcases how media specialists and teachers can work together to enhance student learning. Draper’s project incorporated animal adaptations and endangered animals into the classroom, media, art, music and physical education. In the classroom, they discussed animal adaptations and how changes to their environment affected their survival. This unit included research, online activities, writing, and a habitat project. With the help of specialists, fourth grade students were able to extend their learning to see how negatively impacted environments affected animals. The students were engrossed in their learning and were able to build a tremendous understanding of animals. The TEAMS Award Ceremony was held on November 15 at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. Draper Elementary principal, Russell Vernon, 5th grade teacher, Kirstin Reid, former media specialist, Bronte Tatum, and former PE teacher, Marcelle Millner, accepted the honor. The representatives were able to tour the museum prior to the ceremo-

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 12 Rockingham County Board of Commissioners as Chairman for the 2014 year. T. Craig Travis of Reidsville was re-elected unanimously as Vice-Chairman of the County Commissioners. Outgoing Chairman W. Keith Mabe of Eden was presented a plaque to thank him for his service, on behalf of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners, by Vice-Chairman Travis.

Suit filed questioning constitutionality school vouchers In December a lawsuit was filed in Wake County Superior Court challenging the constitutionality of legislation passed earlier this year that creates a private school voucher program using public funds. Under the legislation, which takes effect in the 2014-15 school year, a private school can receive up to $4,200 in public funding for each eligible student that it enrolls. The legislation does not require that a student struggle academically or attend a poorly performing public school in order to receive a voucher. It also does not require any assurance that public funds will be spent to provide students with an adequate education and one that is offered on a nondiscriminatory basis. The suit was filed by four individual taxpayers, three of whom have children attending public schools, and the North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership association that represents all 115 local boards of education in the state and the Board of Education of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation. The legislation initially appropriates $10 million in public funds. The complaint alleges that public funding will rise to $50 million in future budget cycles. “This challenge raises important questions about the use of public funds and our commitment to North Carolina’s students,” said Shearra Miller, president of the NCSBA and a member of the Cleveland County Board of Education. “By diverting funding from the public schools, vouchers have the potential to significantly damage individual school systems, particularly in smaller districts. As a local board member, I am concerned about the impact that will have on our students. In addition, the voucher program does not ensure that private schools that receive public funding will adhere to our constitution’s promise that students will have the opportunity to receive a sound basic education and will not face discrimination. Given all of these issues, the NCSBA Board of Directors felt strongly that the organization should raise these questions in court.” The complaint asserts that the legislation violates the state constitution by: • Using public dollars for a non-public purpose—private education opportunities outside of the constitutionally required “general and uniform system of free public schools;” • Failing to require participating private schools to adhere to any substantive educational standards or practice non-discriminatory admissions; • Diverting public dollars from the State School Fund, which is to be used “exclusively for establishing and maintaining a uniform system of public schools;” • Creating a system of selective secondary educational opportunities that denies students equal opportunities. For additional information, contact Robert Orr with Poyner Spruill at 919-783-1015 or rorr@poynerspruill.com.

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“Phil Berger’s decision to take The Repeal Pledge shows voters that, when it comes to health care, he gets it -- he understands that ObamaCare is a government infringement on our constitutional liberties, and he knows that it will lead to more government and less freedom, will place government bureaucrats between doctors and their patients, and will limit patients' choice and control," said Heather Higgins, President & CEO of Independent Women’s Voice. “One needs only to look at the millions of people who are seeing their health insurance cancelled because of ObamaCare, when the President promised that if they liked their plan they could keep it, to see how ObamaCare is hurting Americans,” Higgins added. “And it will only get worse.” The Repeal Pledge advocates not just repeal, but defunding, deauthorizing, and dismantling the misleadingly-titled Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, passed in early 2010. The Repeal Pledge was designed as a litmus test to help the American public understand which candidates and office holders are serious about repeal, versus those who claim to be but won't actually take action.

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JANUARY 2014 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 15 ¶ BLET GRADUATES PREPARED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREERS The 41st Rockingham Community College basic law enforcement training (BLET) class graduated Dec. 16 in a 7 p.m. ceremony. The 15 graduates are Christopher Boggs, Britney Buckner, Clayton Doss, William Garrison, Justin Hollimon, Michael Jobe, Cody Love, Santana Menard, Joshua Moore, William Paschall, Kaleb Pettigrew, Matthew Self, David Taylor, Brittany Tucker, and Jacob Weeks.

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Draper Elementary Fifth Grade students spent three days touring the sights of Washington, DC November 24-26, 2013. Their first stop was Arlington National Cemetery on November 24. They were given the honor of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Under the direction of guards, McKenzie Lemons and Sydney Stansberry laid the wreath at the tomb. They also visited John F. Kennedy’s grave. That evening, they toured the monuments, such as the Jefferson, Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Jr., Lincoln, and the war memorials. The Jefferson and Lincoln Monuments were gorgeous at twilight. On November 25, they visited the White House and watched as they decorated for Christmas. Later, they toured the Capitol and the Smithsonian. The group even had some time for shopping at the Pentagon Mall. On the last day, they visited “David’s Story” at the Holocaust Museum and ended the day at the National Zoo. The students had a wonderful time and were perfect ambassadors for Draper Elementary School and Rockingham County Schools.

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RCC joins Pearson Vue Network to offer accessible, secure testing Rockingham Community College has signed an agreement with Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing (CBT) business of Pearson, to test candidates pursuing key industry certifications from leading IT programs, such as Cisco, CompTIA, EMC, HP, LPI, Oracle and VMware. Pearson VUE believes testing and certification is at the heart of the learning experience,

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Improve a Child’s Future by Becoming a Mentor In January the Education Workgroup of the Rockingham County Healthy Carolinians Partnership is celebrating National Mentoring Month and would like to encourage community residents to get involved by becoming mentors. In 2012, social determinants with an emphasis on education became one of top three health concerns in Rockingham County. The Education Workgroup is dedicated to reducing the dropout rate and increasing the graduation rate over the next four years. Rockingham County has a higher dropout rate (2.67) compared to North Carolina (2.02) and has a lower four year cohort graduation rate (76%) compared to NC (80.2%). The community decided that mentoring and tutoring among the youth in our county is one thing that can be done in order to improve these numbers. So what is mentoring? Mentoring is the one-to-one group relationship that one or more adults develop with one or more young people to help them develop and succeed. The word “mentor” comes from the Greek word for “steadfast” and “enduring”. Mentors are caring adults who are committed, responsible, and good listeners. No special skills are required, just a sincere interest in the success of today’s youth and a caring attitude. Volunteers will have the potential to be trained using a statewide mentoring model in an effort to provide the most successful experience for mentors and students. Why become a mentor? Mentors have the opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life as well as their own. Mentoring offers benefits such as: enhancing academic success, reducing juvenile crime, increasing self-esteem, identifying new opportunities and career paths for youth, and strengthening communities. Mentoring can be one of the most satisfying and rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. If you are interested in mentoring a young person in Rockingham County or learning more about the Education Workgroup, please feel free to call one of the following people: Beverly Scurry, Healthy Carolinians Coordinator – 336-3428258 or bscurry@co.rockingham.nc.us Marilyn Payne, Education Workgroup Chairperson –336-9375930 or marilyn@helprockinghamstudents.org Katrina White, Education Workgroup Co-Chairperson – 336342-8150 or kwhite@co.rockingham.nc.us

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On Friday, December 6, 2013, Reidsville Middle School hosted a Talent Show with thirteen student acts. Special guest judges listened to soloists, duets and trios sing a variety of songs. Seventh grader, Josh Davis, sang “When I Was Your Man” by Bruno Mars and sixth grader, Paige Paylor, sang Katy Perry’s “Roar.” All genres of music were displayed, from Country to Christian. The audience was delighted by a jazz dance routine performed by eighth grader, Jacob Barker. It was evident to all of the onlookers just how much talent there is at RMS. The staff and students are so proud of each performer and acknowledged all of the contestants, as winners.

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Notes from RCC RCC Students Named to President’s and Dean’s Lists Rockingham Community College announces those named to the fall semester 2013 President’s List and Dean’s List. President’s List: To qualify for the President's List, students must be enrolled full-time (12 or more credit hours) and maintain a 4.0 grade-point average. PRESIDENT’S LIST (by city of residence): Browns Summit – Leah Carroll Newnam, Kyle Raymond Salisbury; Eden – Phillip George Brooks, Tabitha Lauren Dean, Brandi Michell Dyer, Frances S. Estes, Anthony Stephen Findley, Ashley Dawn Gantt, Bruce Wayne Hughart, Elizabeth Roxanne Moxley, Alyssa Jannell Murphy, Rachel Elizabeth Owens, Huong Pham, Joseph Robert Rorrer, Christian Marlowe Shirt, Kaysi Renee Vernon, Hoang Yen; Lawsonville – Chasity Faire Honaker, Chelsea Nicole Roberts; Madison – Mary C. Bocanegra , Melissa Griffin Easter, Harly Nichole Goins, Richard Kyle Tatum, Brittany Gail Wyrick; Mayodan – Mary Kallam Smith, Christopher Lee Purdy; McLeansville – Michael Allen Matthews; Pelham – Stacey Lee Arrington; Reidsville – Joshua E. Bibee, Nathan Ray Hayes, Emma C. Jones, Emily Grey Imus, Stacie D. Stanley, Curtis Gregory McGuire, Hannah Rea Hunnicutt, Douglas Jay Staley, Amy Luann Harrell, Yuritze Alondra Blanco, Jessica Nicole Billingsley, Cara M. Scott, Selina Marie Chalk, John Lord Sloan, Robert Taylor Walker, Anna Elizabeth Clifton, Dylan James Walker, Jeannette Lowery Nusskern, Thomas E. Ewald, Charise Marissa Neal, Jennifer Allison Shelton, Rhonda Cooper Mitchell, Lauren Elizabeth Hobbs, Tina Marie Kirby, Hale Harvey Walters, Shanna Nicole Thompson, Larry A. Lemons, Nicholas McKenzie-Melang Forrester; Ruffin – Cassidy Hawker, Candace Cardwell, Jacob Clarence, Carrie Minter Caudle; Sandy Ridge – Joey Lane Martin, Jose Roberto Hernandez; Stokesdale – Rose Ann Hatcher; Stoneville – Christopher Evan Cruise, Anthony Ray Ratliff, Justin Wayne Cook, Jennifer Hollifield Simpson, Michael Breeding, John Elbert Coleman, Rebecca Ann Joyce, Holly Nicole Little; Summerfield – Margaret Ellen Crawford; Yanceyville – Wallace Neal Shuford.

DEAN’S LIST: To qualify for the Dean's List, students must be full-time and maintain a gradepoint average of 3.25 or higher. DEAN'S LIST (by city of residence): Archdale – Matthew Ray McQuaigue; Barnardsville – Jeffrey Alan Sawyer; Blanch – Cheyenne Nicole Casper; Burlington – Justin Daniel

Carmichael; Eden – Kristi Rae Hensley, Sandi White Adkins, Jordan Dee Cochran, Jerry Lee Oxendine, Alexander Bernhard Watkins, Tonya Michelle Millner, Ashley Marie Hopper, Elizabeth Marlene Wagoner, Karen Lynn Bruins, Natasha Nicole McKinney, Kristin Nicole Scherer, Joshua D. Shelton, Jonathan Douglas Boulding, Jacob Nathaniel Clifton, Ashleigh Nicole Reynolds, Troyce Markia Jackson, Tylan Johnson, Yeatts, Christopher Blake Dodson, Jesse Shelton Bryson, Shane Walker, Le Chi Huong Pham, Jennifer Michelle Grubbs, Caleb Michael Bowers, Norman Bishop Delooper III; Elon College – Landon Calvin Shaffner, Chelsea Harrelson; Gibsonville – Alick Hurlocker Jenkins; Greensboro – Behtany Faith Wright, Kaitlyn McKenzie Goudy, Houston Garrett Miller; Lawsonville – Bethany-Lea Woods; Madison – James Joseph Cash, Faith D. Lowe, Michael Aaron Strandberg, Grace Nicole Crowley, Laura Diane Love, Anna Jane Sizemore, Christopher A. Spencer, Tyler Wayne Lowrance, Nicholas Drew Kanetomo, Rhiannon Lorial Walker, Sharon Elizabeth Barrow; Mayodan – Amanda Vera Lineberry, Daniel Hunter Martin, Christopher Grant Biggs, Rebekah Lynn King, Christopher Douglas Moore, Donnicka R. Quick; Oak Ridge – Jessica Joy Shields; Pelham – Keith Lamont Williams, Morgan Nicole Murphy, Katie Eliza Nance, Jesse Lee Gauldin, Maria Dejesuz Medrano Castro; Reidsville – Anna Maria Gibson, Matthew Jackson Talton, James Oscar Neal, Erika Hopper Craddock, Sally Hudson Saunders, Brenda Mendoza-Alcaraz, Douglas Edward Smith, Rebecca Joy Brown-Johnson, Alisha Lynne Tickle, Bruce Sharp O’Daniel, Daniel Matthew Jenkins, William Zachary Andrews, Rhonda Kay Hopper, Amber Rose Martinez, Leslie Mark Roberts, Ashlyn Christine Brogdon, Kendrale Renota McCurdy, James Michael Roach, Nicole Bennett Scott, Matthew Michael Oberg, Katelin Lace Carter, Ethan Nathaniel Jarrett, Megan Elizabeth Browing, Amanda Gayle Harris, Jonathan David Mills, Ravan Sue Rinehart, Christopher Mark Carlan, Paris Shanice Brown, Danyel Lea Hall, Deyontae Jayquan Bowers, Amanda Gail Williams, Jordan Donovan Barker, Jacob Rainey Tuttle, Debra Rivera, Mihoshoty Yamaguchi, Sarah Elisabeth Chapmon, Matthew Clint Paschal, Holly Faith Richardson, Joseph Dillon Cundiff, Betty C. Martin, James Harden, Richard Lee Adkins, Shermon Wade Gatlin, Latasha Shante Hatfield, Sherry Bradley nance, William Austin May, Abigale Dean Wright, Thomas Colin Knight, Steven Randall Stone, Kristin Brooke Billingsley, Wendell Dwayne Hull, April Nanette Fleming; Ruffin – Taylor Christine Pierce, Russell Kelly Purnell, Shayne

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Matthew Delehanty, Lorrie Dawn Norwood, Rebecca Jane Everett, Larry Dale Hendren, Karl Thomas Howell; Sandy Ridge – Beth Ann Durham; Stokesdale – Roseann B. Lintz, Julie R. Friddle, Megan Elizabeth Odom; Stoneville – James Ellis Clifton, Charles Clayton White, Willie Russell Clifton, Matthew Frederick Medlin, Rebekah Laine Hooker, Tiffany Elizabeth Royster; Summerfield – Timothy Isaac Reid, Elizabeth Ashley Price, Angela Marie Smith, Jennifer Lynne Bunch, Mindy Scott Hughey; Trinity – Bradley Ryan Hunt;

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For as long as you can remember, you've been hearing about the benefits of exercise: Weight control, chronic disease management, stronger muscles and bones, to name a few. But the list of exercise benefits just keeps getting longer. If you could package it in a pill, you might have a multi-million dollar product! Maybe these less touted benefits will offer the motivation you need to make exercise a regular part of your daily routine. 1. Improve your immune system. Seem like you catch every bug in the book? Maybe exercise can help. Researchers are finding that as little as 30- to 45-minute brisk walks five times a week can greatly boost your immune system. It does this by increasing the levels of natural killer cells that fight off infections such as colds or the flu. 2. Influence aging. Early research indicates that exercise may partly reverse the aging process caused by stress. How do we know this? Shorter telomeres are a sign of aging, and researchers have found that exercise lengthens them. Telomere is a fancy name for the strands of DNA at the tips of chromosomes. 3. Enhance your mood. You may already know that exercise can improve self-confidence, distract you from negative thoughts, and help you feel fitter. Increasing body temperature may have a calming effect. Exercise also releases brain chemicals that may relieve tension and ease depression and anxiety. Some studies have even shown that exercise may be as effective as an antidepressant. 4. Boost your brain. Exercise increases growth factors in the brain, which help the brain make new brain cells and new connections between them. This may enhance memory, attention, and concentration, helping with learning. Some studies have even begun to show a link between exercise and grades on math and reading tests. But the benefits aren't limited to kids in school. Exercise may also greatly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a form of dementia. 5. Sleep better. A recent poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation uncovered some interesting connections to exercise. Those who exercised—no matter what time of day—reported better sleep than those who didn't, even when they slept the same length of time. Sedentary people were also about twice as likely to be sleepy during the day and were more likely to have sleep apnea, a disorder that interrupts breathing while you're asleep. So how much do you need to reap benefits like these? Experts recommend getting at least two hours and 30 minutes each week of moderately intense aerobic activity or one hour and 15 minutes weekly of vigorous aerobic exercise. It's best to combine this with muscle strengthening two times a week. But remember: short stretches of physical activity throughout the day can bring many of the same advantages as a structured gym workout. If you're not sure where to begin, I may be able to help. Before you start a new routine, it's also best to have a talk with your doc.

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RCC Announces December 2013 Graduates Browns Summit Tywana Valerie Alexander, Phlebotomy Certificate Eden Kara Shea Anderson, Cosmetology Certificate Bonnie Rector Campbell, Assoc. in Applied Science-Criminal Justice Tech. A. Steve Findley, Assoc. in Applied Science-Computer Inform. Tech., Computer Inform. Tech. Hardware/Software Support Certificate, Computer Inform.. Tech.Certificate Latreva Rachelle Giles, Associate in Arts Roseatta M. Gunter, Computer Information Technology Hardware/Software Support Certificate, Computer Information Technology Certificate Ryan Kayne Johnson, Associate in Science Jessica Holly Porter, Assoc. in Applied Science-Criminal Justice Technology Laqueta Rochelle Redd, Associate in Applied Science-Office Administration Ashleigh Reynolds, Cosmetology Diploma Erin Nicole Sexton, Associate in Arts Kourtney Dawn Walker, Associate in Applied Science- Early Childhood Ed. Sara Alice Wright, Cosmetology Diploma Greensboro Pamela M. Jones, Phlebotomy Certificate Lawsonville Chelsea Nicole Roberts, Assoc. in Applied Science- Medical Office Admin. Madison Michael Wayne Atwood, Ind. Systems Tech. Ind. Maintenance Certificate Shelena Von Exum, Associate in Arts Sarah Jane Griffin, Phlebotomy Certificate Laura Lee Hicks, Phlebotomy Certificate Melody Nicole Key, Associate in Arts Jamie Lynn Knight, Phlebotomy Certificate Brittany Nicole Pennell, Associate in Arts Carolyn Sherman Townsend, Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science - Criminal Justice Technology Mayodan Brittany Ashley Williams, Assoc. in Applied Science- Medical Office Admin. Reidsville David Lee Brim, Industrial Systems Tech. Diploma, Industrial Systems Technology Facility Maintenance Certificate, Industrial Systems Tech.y Industrial Maintenance Certificate Latoye Ann Britt, Business Admin Entrepreneurship Certificate Tiffiany Chenele Brown, Associate in Arts Mona Wood Chiusano, Associate in Applied Science Accounting Connie Jo Covington, Office Administration Word Processing Certificate Margie Amanda Davis, Phlebotomy Certificate April M. Fail, Welding Technology Certificate Timothy Joshua Hill, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Diploma Janie M. Hopper, Associate in Arts Daniel Edward Lawrence, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Information Technology, Computer Information Technology Certificate Geoffrey Martin, Welding Technology Certificate Jessica Grafton McMichael, Medical

Office Administration Medical Office Billing and Coding Certificate Rhonda Cooper Mitchell, Associate in Applied Science-Horticulture Technology Murial Trevor Nesmith, Phlebotomy Certificate Joshua Wayne Perdue, Associate in Applied Science-ComputerIntegrated Machining Barid Klae Propp, Welding Technology Certificate Holly Faith Richardson, Phlebotomy Certificate William Dixon Rivers, Associate in Applied ScienceElectronical/Electronics Technology Joshua Trevon Robertson, Horticulture Technology Horticultural Crop Production Certificate Horticulture Technology Sustainable Horticulture Production Certificate Horticulture Technology Landscape Technician Certificate Whitney Elizabeth Robinson, Associate in Arts Ann Elizabeth Rudd, Associate in Arts Sally Hudson Saunders, Cosmetology Diploma Roger Dale Southard, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Information Technology Amelia Kathleen Taylor, Associate in Arts Charles Bryson Tillotson, Industrial Systems Technology Diploma Christopher E. Tuck, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice Technology Victoria Veronica Valdez, Cosmetology Diploma Christy Michelle Vaughn, Associate in Applied Science-Medical Office Administration Robert Keith Weatherly, Associate in Arts Amanda Gail Williams, Associate in Arts Marjorie Ruth Yaeger, Associate in Arts Ruffin Candace Cardwell Carver, Phlebotomy Certificate Carrie Minter Caudle, Cosmetology Diploma Reginald Amand Watson, Associate in Arts Stokesdale Ashley Venable Craddock, Cosmetology Certificate Ashley Nicole Westbrook, Associate in Applied Science-Medical Office Administration Kassandra Lea Williams, Phlebotomy Certificate Stoneville Willie Russell Clifton, Associate in Fine Arts Justin Wayne Cook, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice Technology Jonathan Keith Cruise, Welding Technology Certificate Chasity Gail Edwards, Phlebotomy Certificate Kela Stewart Jones, Cosmetology Certificate Joshua Bradley White, Electronics Engineering Technology Diploma Summerfield Jessica M. Coe, Associate in Arts Steven Wade Parker, Associate in Applied Science-Electronics Engineering Technology Kevin Matthew Yawn, Associate in Arts

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EMS Attand State Luncheon On Dec. 11th, Rockingham County Emergency Management attended the annual NC Emergency Management Central Branch Counties (NCEM) Christmas luncheon. There are 33 counties that make of the NCEM Central Branch. Each County and staff members of the Central Branch bring a unwrapped toy to the luncheon. Everyone puts in their business card and a lucky winner is drawn who takes all the toys back to the charity of their choice. This year, Rockingham County Emergency Services won and chose to give the gifts to Rockingham County Dept. of Social Services' foster care children. Johnny Bowles is director of Rockingham County Emergency Services.

Seniors serenade Rockingham County employees! The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners provided tasty holiday treats to thank County employees on Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Governmental Center Board Room. A surprise musical treat included a performance by the Eden Estates Chorus. The senior citizens were dressed in bright red, white, green and blue attire and hats and sang beautiful holiday greetings and carols. Eden Estates Activity Director, Roxanne Hamrick, coordinated the entertainment provided by the seasoned singers. County employees enjoyed the performance and invited them to return next December.

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The North Carolina General Assembly passed HB1779 and created what we call the Tag and Tax Together Program., affecting the way property taxes are billed and collected on registered motor vehicles. Great information is available in the NCDOT link www.ncdot.gov/dmv/vehicle/ta gtax/ For those without Internet here is a brief overview. This new system for billing property taxes was complex to establish, but in reality will improve our taxpayers’ experience by reducing the number of government interactions, eliminate the need for delinquent collections of motor vehicles and save in postage materials and handling. In the new system, property taxes will be included with the “invitation to renew” sent to you by the DMV. The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles delivers a file to the local tax office. The Rockingham County Tax Administration determines value, SITUS, and taxable status of the vehicle in advance – not in arrears. In the old system, you would renew your tag and receive a bill approximately three months later. The file is then “delivered” to the DMV to prepare the “invitations to renew” the registration. Taxes must be paid in order to obtain the registration – no partial payments will be allowed. You can’t pay these taxes at the Tax Department! They must be paid with your tag renewal. Q: Where does the customer need to go if their county code is not correct? A: The customer must go the License Plate Agency (LPA) or contact the HB1779 call center at (919) 814-1779. Q: Where does the customer need to go if their address is not correct? A: The customer must go the LPA or contact the HB1779 call center at (919) 814-1779. Q: What if the county code and the address are correct but the tax district is incorrect? A: The County must make this correction in the Vehicle Tax System (VTS).

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The Pierce family of Eden is Celebrating with 4 Generations this season, including Denise Shough Pierce, Larry Nathen Pierce, Vivian McGuire Shough, Harper Elizabeth Pierce and Hadley Grace Pierce (baby).

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Support Your Family and Get Healthy Together The Local Physical Activity and Nutrition (LPAN) Workgroup of the Rockingham County Healthy Carolinians Partnership is encouraging you and your family to start the year off right by getting healthy together! LPAN is celebrating National Family Fit Lifestyle Month in January. What better time of year for you and your family to try new things for a healthier lifestyle than in the New Year! According to the North Carolina Child Health Assessment and Monitoring Program (CHAMP), in 2011, only 32% of children (ages 2 to 17) spent one to two hours per day in physically active play. CHAMP also reported that 46% of children had one to two hours and 32% of children had two to four hours of screentime (screentime duration is the total time that a child spends watching television or using the computer recreationally) on a typical day. When it comes to how much fast food children consume, CHAMPS reported the following: 33% of children ate fast food two or more times per week, 34% of children ate fast food one time per week, and 33% of children ate fast food less than once per week – including children who did not eat fast food. When it comes to eating unhealthy, sweetened beverages plays a huge role in most children’s lives. CHAMP reported that 19% of children drank sweetened beverages – soda, sweet tea, fruit punch, sports drinks, or fruit drinks – three or more times per day; 15% of children twice per day; 33% once per day, and 33% of children did not drink any Business Support RC Business & Technology Center 240 Cherokee Camp Road, Suite 2, Reidsville, NC 27320 info@rockinghambusiness.org - rcbtc.org - 336-342-7853 RCC, Small Business Center P.O. Box 38, Wentworth, NC 27375 / N.C. 65 Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center Room 203 B, Wentworth, NC rockinghamcc.edu - 336-342-4261 ext. 2316 Chambers Of Commerce -Reidsville Chamber -349-8481 reidsvillechamber.org -Eden Chamber edenchamber.com - 336-623-3336 -Western Rockingham Chamber westernrockinghamchamber.org 336-548-6248 City Resources -Reidsville - ci.reidsville.nc.us 336-349-1057 -Eden - ci.eden.nc.us 336-623-2110 -Madison - townofmadison.org 336-427-0221 -Mayodan-townofmayodan.com - 336-427-0241 -Stoneville - town.stoneville.nc.us - 336-573-9393 -Wentworth townofwentworth.com - 336-4270241 County Resources - Register Of Deeds - 342-8820 - Tax Department - 342-8280

sweetened beverages on a daily basis. Based on the numbers shown by this statewide report, it’s safe to say that children need to increase their time being physically active, decrease their time in front of a screen, and decrease their consumption of fast food and sweetened beverages. What better way for children to learn how to live healthier lives than by mimicking the healthy habits of their family. The Local Physical Activity and Nutrition Workgroup wants to help you and your family get started on the right path in the New Year. The workgroup has created a calendar for the month of January in which the whole family can be involved. Each week families can introduce healthy options including drinking at least three glasses of water a day, eating at least two servings of fruits and vegetables daily, getting up and moving for at least 20 minutes a day, and thinking

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positive by writing downs things your family is thankful for. The calendar includes healthy tips for your family as well as recommended serving sizes and physical activities. What better way to show your family’s progress than by sharing all that you have accomplished. The LPAN Workgroup encourages each family to take pictures together showing how they’re making healthy lifestyle changes and post them to Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #FitFamsRock. Pictures can also be emailed to the Healthy Carolinians Coordinator, Beverly Scurry, at bscurry@co.rockingham.nc.us. The calendar can also be found under the Healthy Carolinians page at www.rockinghamcountypublichealth.org. Get healthier in the New Year and become a stronger family unit by making healthy lifestyle changes!

Farmer Scale Accuracy Testing Farmers selling produce by weight will need to have scales checked for 2014! Increased awareness of the producers in the spring. In the benefits of locally grown food past, 80% of the scales tested in products is bringing more cus- North Carolina read on the minus, causing the tomers to roadside farmers an unseen farm stands and farmers markets. All Rockingham County loss of profit. The certificaproduce sold in Agricultural Center 525 NC 65 tion stickers on the North Carolina by the weight needs to Reidsville, NC 27320 scales also give cusTuesday tomers the assurance be weighed on a February 4, 2014 they are getting full scale that has been 9am – 12pm value of the money tested for accuracy. they spend for food. In Rockingham Call Kathryn County, Cooperative Extension collaborates with the Holmes, Rockingham County North Carolina Department of Cooperative Extension Agent at Agriculture Weights and 336-342-8230 for more informaMeasures Inspector to provide tion or questions. Please don’t forget to get scale accuracy testing for Commercial Fruit and Vegetable your scales their annual checkup!

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Discovering Cut Flower Production Program offered by Cooperative Extension Join others in discovering cut flowers production, Wednesday January 22, 2014, 1PM – 5PM at Rockingham County Agricultural Center, 525 NC 65, Reidsville, NC 27320. Instructor Leah Cook from Wild Hare Farm in Cedar Grove, NC. Leah grows specialty cut flowers 9-10 months of the year on her farm using hoop houses and field growing. She sells at Carrboro Farmers Market, Weaver Street Market, local florists, and restaurants. Leah also provides flowers for special events. Come learn about why producing cut flowers may be a wonderful opportunity for your farm. This is a program to cover many of the basics of cut flower production starting with proper site selection, flower varieties that grow well in this area during different seasons, scheduling of planting, harvesting and post harvest handling of flowers and finally different marketing strategies. COST: $10. Pre-registration is requested. Please contact Kathryn Holmes 336-342-8230 or kathryn_holmes@ncsu.edu For Additional Information Advanced Cut Flower Program A more advanced Cut Flower Production Workshop is being held in Chatham County the following week on January 29, 2014. For more information the link is: go.ncsu.edu/gsf-workshops.

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 18 tag – issue plate service (IPS) – and the customer complains that the value is too high or the vehicle needs to be exempted by the county? A: Contact the County Tax office first, if you object to the value. The LPA cannot change the value. During the IPS transaction at the LPA, the customer would have to pay the tax. The customer will then be able to appeal the value to the county within 30 days or apply for an exemption with the county and be issued a refund if applicable. Q: What if the customer states that the vehicle should be exempt? A: All exemption requests must be filed with the county (this process has not changed). If the county approves the exemption, the county must then make the adjustment in the VTS to remove the tax. Q: Do taxes have to be paid when a new title is issued? A: When a new title is issued, the customer may choose to pay the taxes or purchase a limited registration plate (LRP) which will allow them to defer the taxes for 60 days. The LRP can only be issued for new title service. Q: What if the county code and the residential and/or location address are correct but the tax district is incorrect? A: The customer has two options: He can pay the full amount and then ask the county to correct the district and issue to them a refund, or they can visit the county to have the correction made before renewing the registration. Q: What if the customer receives an invitation to renew on a vehicle that has been traded or sold and the plate has been transferred to a new vehicle? A: When the plate is renewed, the taxes will be recalculated on the new vehicle. If the customer requests an estimate of the new tax amount, they can use the Tax Estimator on the DMV website or call (919) 814-1779. Q: What if the customer receives an invitation to renew on a vehicle they are not planning to renew? A: The taxes become due only if the registration is renewed. If the registration is not renewed, the vehicle may still be subject to taxation by the county as an unregistered vehicle. Q: What if a customer states they just paid their tax at the tax office and now we are asking them to pay again on the renewal? A: This situation could occur if a customer did not make a timely payment on the previous year’s tax and their vehicle registration has been blocked. The past due taxes must be paid at the county tax office (in the old system) before the block can be removed and then the current tax (Tag & Tax Together) must be paid with the annual renewal registration. These could occur the same day. Over the past six months, county tax offices have supplied citizens with information about the new Tag & Tax Together system and encouraged them to pay past due taxes to prevent this situation from happening. Q: What is the difference between an LRP and a temporary plate? A: LRP's are metal plates with a “T” sticker attached indicating that registration fees have been paid and the taxes have been deferred for two months past the initial month. Temporary plates are cardboard and have varying expiration dates and uses. Rockingham County Tax Administration hopes this information will help you transition to the new “Tag and Tax” together method of paying your Registered Motor Vehicles.

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Stoneville Congratulations to Leaksville-Spray Elementary and Stoneville Elementary for being named the Rockingham County Schools' 2013 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.

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Tri-City & YMCA partner for Soccer Submitted by Barry Mabe

Tri-City Chevrolet Partners with Eden Family YMCA for soccer Tri-City Chevrolet partnered with the Eden Family YMCA this past soccer season and joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Soccer program to provide new equipment, a monetary contribution, invitations to free instructional clinics, and an opportunity for communi-

and the Chevrolet Youth Soccer program is an extension of Chevrolet’s commitment to soccer, community and families. Tri-City Chevrolet is bringing that same dedication to youth soccer,” said Tim Mize of TriCity Chevrolet. “There is no sport which is growing more than soccer and Tri-City Chevrolet wants to grow along with the Eden Family

Accepting the check from Tri-City is Barry Mabe of the YMCA. Photo: Front row, Chris Jeffries, Barry Mabe, Carlissa Wall, Tim Mize; Back row, Ryan Scott, Larry Dunlap, Todd Smith, Charles Fogg ty members to enter the Chevrolet vehicle sweepstakes. “Youth soccer provides positive and productive life lessons for young people across America,

YMCA to bring an opportunity for health and togetherness for our families in Eden,” added Mize. 2013 marked Chevrolet’s

Youth Soccer program’s third year, and since its introduction has helped aid local teams, affecting millions of young people in communities where Chevrolet’s customers live, work and play. Tri-City Chevrolet presented the Eden Family YMCA with equipment packages consisting of pop up goals, corner flags, soccer balls, equipment bags, ball pumps and t-shirts. In addition, Tri-City Chevrolet presented a $500 check to the Eden Family YMCA. The Eden YMCA also raised nearly a $1,000 through Chevrolet Sweepstakes entries. “Chevrolet vehicles are designed and built for families, so we hope young people and their parents will consider a Chevrolet as an official vehicle of their household,” said Mize. TriCity Chevrolet is part of the TriCity Automotive Group which includes Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Ford and Kia. According to Eden Family YMCA CEO Barry Mabe, “I really want to express my appreciation to the Tri-City Automotive Group. They have been there for us countless times and in many areas. We are very happy to be in continued partnership with them and hope to be involved with them for a long time.” Mabe added, “They also make a great GMC Terrain.”

County Manager Appoints New Director of Human Resources County Manager L a n c e Metzler announced o n December 19th the appointment of Joyner J a i m e Joyner as the new Rockingham County Director of Human Resources. Joyner’s tenure begins Jan. 13, 2014. She replaces Ben Neal who recently retired. “We are delighted for Jaime Joyner to join our Rockingham County family as Director of Human Resources,” Metzler said. “Her exemplary background and experience in human resources with the public sector and in the private sector are impressive. Coming from Forsyth County Government as a human resources professional, she will certainly be an asset who understands how County government operates.” Joyner has served with Forsyth County Government in several managerial capacities: as the senior human resources consultant, recruitment manager, and human resources consultant. She was also a recruiter/director of marketing for Bayada Nurses in Winston-Salem. A graduate of Salem College, Joyner is also a graduate of the UNC School of Government Municipal and County Administration Course. She is a member of the Society

for Human Resources Management; former membership chair of the NC International Personnel Management Association; on the Board of the Winston-Salem Urban League; and a former advisory board member of the Father's and Friends Initiative to Reduce Infant Mortality. She is treasurer of Sol-of-Discussion Book Club; previously coached youth basketball; and enjoys reading, cook-

ing, traveling, sports, and spending time with family. Born in Winston-Salem, Joyner grew up in Davie County, and is married to Lamar Joyner, Deputy Director of the Board of Elections for Forsyth County. They have a son at East Carolina University, and a daughter in middle school.

McMichael High and Morehead High Compete in CO2 Race If you blink, you could have missed it: An explosive start. A flash of aerodynamic super light balsa wood cars. A race finished in approximately a second. Roughly 60 technology, engineering, and design students from Morehead High (MHS) and McMichael High (DMHS) lined up beside an 80 foot elevated track at McMichael High School on Tuesday, December 17 to watch their classmates show off the speed and style of their miniature racing cars. The CO2 cars are similar to the Boy Scouts plywood derby cars, but are quite a bit more complex. Students must follow over 25 specifications and criteria before the car is even built. They begin by using software that helps design the blueprint of the car, testing the design in a virtual wind tunnel, creating a Styrofoam prototype, finally building and painting the car. Congratulations to Shawn Sexton, 9th grade student at DMHS, and his car dubbed "The Hulk" for crushing the competition. Shawn’s car ran the fastest

time of 1.059 seconds. Lupe Rodriguez, 9th grade student at DMHS, took second place at 1.143 seconds in his car “Challenger”. Alex Bailey, 9th grade student at MHS, took third place finishing in 1.206 seconds in his car "GSW". For winning the race, Shawn has been invited to participate in the regional and statewide Technology Student Association (TSA) competitions. Matt Shelton, 10th grade student at DMHS, in his car "Aero" won the looks contest. His orange and blue car not only ran fast but wowed the judges on its overall look: based on design, craftsmanship, and overall finish. The Technology Student Association is a non-profit national student organization devoted to teaching technology education to young people. TSA's mission is to inspire its student members to prepare for careers in a technology-driven economy and culture. A lot of work goes in to less than 2 seconds of a race, but the students and teachers feel it is all worth it in the end!

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Important Information about Listing Property Taxes in 2014! In January each year all citizens must list Personal Property, and changes to Real Property, to the Rockingham County Tax Administration Office. Real property is permanently listed. You only have to list changes that were made in 2013. If you are a new owner, you should get a listing form in the mail. If you have listed Personal property or pets in the past, you should get a listing form in the mail. If you do not receive a listing form, and you need to list, you should print one from the Tax Offices website (you can link to this website from the Rockingham county home page. www.co.rockingham.nc.us) , or call the Tax Office for assistance-

336-342-8305 or 336-342-8401. You can also list in person at the Tax office. If you have made no changes in your Real property, and you do not have pets or Personal property you need to list, then you do not need a form. If you are administering an estate of a deceased taxpayer who died in 2013, you need to contact the Tax Office if you do not receive a Listing Form in the new owner or owner’s name(s). If you receive an exemption, deferment or exclusion, and you need to inform the Tax Office of changes in the status of the property, you need to contact the Tax Office, if you do not receive a Listing Form.

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THE SCOOP ON SENIOR FUN Eden Senior Center 508 Orchard Ave, Eden - Call 627-4711 for information on any of the following • CORN HOLE - Every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. • DOMINOS - Every Tuesday (before Friends Club) at 9:00 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. • FRIENDS CLUB – Meetings will resume January 7th. Meetings are on Tuesdays from 10-11 at the Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to come join the fun and fellowship. First Tuesday – speaker/meeting Second Tuesday Heart Healthy Club (Eden Drug) Third Tuesday Show & Tell/ speaker 4th Tuesday Lunch outing (at chosen restaurant) or field trip if there is a 5th Tuesday we will have Game Day (bingo, dominos, board games, card games…..) • Legal Aid will be January 30th at 10:00am call 1-800-951-2257 to make an appointment • Come walk our track anytime 5 laps=1mile on the Senior Center Track. • Walking Group meets at the track on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00-8:30am. Come Exercise with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-9:00. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights. • Rook or Hand & Foot-Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 and play from 1:00pm until 4:00 pm on Wednesdays. • Bingo Bash at 9:00 on Monday, January 27th at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. BINGO BASH at 9:00 on Monday, • PICKLE BALL - Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We play every Friday at 10:00 at Mill Avenue Recreation Center. • COMPUTER CLASSES AND PAINT CLASSES - Call the center at 627-4711 for details

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Reidsville Senior Center 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville Call 349-1088 for Information on any of the following listings: Our main office is now located in the former Salvation Army Community Bldg. at 708 Barnes St., Reidsville Phone: 394-4841. Fitness Classes are held at The Reidsville Recreation Dept. Gymnasium. • Reidsville Senior Center-Salvation Army Community Bldg.. 708 Barnes St, Reidsville #-336-394-4841 Painting, Crochet, Rook, Canasta, Pegs & Jokers Card Game, Bingo. Call for days and times. • Reidsville Teen Center - 506 Sprinkle St., Reidsville #-336-394-4864 • Recreation Gym - 206 N. Washington Avenue, Reidsville, Call 336-394-4841 Rusty Hinges Exercise, Dance, Senior Aerobics • Senior Strikers Bowling at Reidsville Lanes - 2 pm- 4pm• Wednesday Jewelry Making Class- Free - call for place/time/items needed. • Free tax assistance with the VITA Program, location will be The Reidsville Teen Center, 506 Sprinkle Street. Appointments for Tuesdays and Fridays only from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Call 394-4841 to make an appointment. • Pickleball: If you would like to learn and see what Pickleball is all about please come on out to our clinics Fridays •

Madison / Mayodan Senior Center 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Inside Madison/Mayodan Rec. Dept. Building. Call 548-2789, 548-9572 • 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. •

RCC Center for Active Retirement On the RCC Campus and open to ALL SENIORS • CALL 342-4261, ext. 2163 for details and directions. Courses Offered: • Dec. 7. Pearl Harbor Rememberance Day. Date of the Japanese attack on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, which brought the United States into World War II. • Crochet a Minion Hat. Class will meet December 11 from 9:00am-12:00pm in Room 102 in the Owens Building. Supplies: 1 skein each: bright yellow, white, black and gray thread & size H crochet needle. Light refreshments will be served. Cost $10. Instructor: Linda Wilson • WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! Due to budget cuts and space constraints, the Center for Active Retirement will be moving off campus, a suitable building in Wentworth has been identified; but needs renovations to meet the standards for a Senior Center of Excellence. Estimates for renovations top out at around $60,000. How can you help? Simply, by making a tax-deductible donations. All donors will be recognized on our “Wall of Fame” inside the new CAR lobby area and will also be recognized in next year’s ADTS Annual Report and on the ADTS website. Send donations to: ADTS—CAR Renovations, PO Box 1915, Reidsville, NC 27323 • Courses: Senior Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30am to 10:30am in Room 110 in the Owens Building. We use a variety of videos in this FREE course. • Computer Classes – Linda Wilson, Instructor MS Word Level 3. The class began October 24 and meets Thursdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm in Room 203 in the Owens Building. Class ends December 12. Note: Minimum number of students for each class is 10 • Cook Swap. December 4. 9:00am—12:00pm. Owens Building, Room 102. What a fun way to enjoy good food and ensure having a variety of homemade treats on hand during the bust holiday season. Bring 3 dozen homemade cookies, properly labeled with a copy of the recipe. Creatively decorate your space/table with balloons, ornaments, etc. and display your cookies. Bring an empty container to carry your swapped cookies home. Drinks will be provided. Prozes given for best decorated table/space and for best decorated cookie. Nibbling and chatting to be expected!! Call 342-4261, ext. 2163 and let us know you are participating. • Tanger Outlet Mall at Mebane. December 10. Enjoy some serious outlet shopping! Over 72 stores, featuring your favorite brands, there for the sole purpose of satisfying your shopping delight. Leave at 8:30am—expected return by 6pm. Cost: $15 for transportation, to be paid by Nov. 22. Call 342-4261, ext. 2163 to register. • Southern Supreme Fruitcake Factory. Bear Creek. December 3. Discover their delicious delicacies: world famous nutty fruitcake, rich chocholates, creamy pralines, country fresh jams and jellies, cheese florets, pickles, relish, hot chocolate and cider. Lunch will be at Bestfood Cafeteria in Siler City (at your expense) Cost: $20 transportation to be paid by Nov. 20. Call 342-4261, ext. 2163 to register. NOTE: Minimum number of students in each class is 10. Senior Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30a.m. to 10:30a.m. in Room 110 in the Owens Building. We use a variety of videos in this FREE course. •

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.

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NCDP Makes Statement on Mel Watt Confirmation In December , the United States Senate confirmed Congressman Mel Watt (D-12) to serve as the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP) Chair Randy Voller congratulated Congressman Watt, “North Carolina Democrats are both excited and relieved to finally have Mel Watt confirmed as director of FHFA. We knew all along that Mel was the right man for the job, and will dutifully serve in this new position, just as he has throughout his distinguished career in Congress,” Randy Voller said. “We know that with Mel at the helm, the American people will have an advocate on their side, fighting to make the dream of home ownership a reality in communities across America.”

The Reidsville Hotbotz Busy Holiday Season The Reidsville Hotbotz (Robotics Team) have been busy this holiday season. On December 10, a small group took a tour of the AFG Wipes (Albaad) manufacturing facility. While there they had the opportunity to demonstrate their robot to employees. They spent a few hours with their operations manager and saw the ways they incorporate robotic systems in their production. On December 11, they received the Makerbot Replicator 2 3D printer that they were granted through a program to donate this equipment to schools and robotics teams across the country. This technology is fascinating, and should be very useful as both a performance enhancement and as an instructional tool. Finally, on Saturday, December 14, the Hotbotz will host teams from across the state to gather and learn about the FIRST FRC robotics program through a workshop event.

County Commissioner Richardson Attends NCACC Steering Committee Meeting Rockingham County association. Membership on the Commissioner Mark F. steering committees is open to all Richardson attended the Oct. county commissioners as well as 17th meeting of the North county staff who might have a Carolina Association of County particular interest or expertise. About the Commissioners' (NCACC) Public NCACC: The North Education Steering Carolina Association of Committee. County Commissioners Richardson (NCACC) is the official emphasized the signifivoice of all 100 counties cance of attending the on issues being considmeeting and hearing ered by the General details about public Assembly, Congress and school financing laws federal and state agenand how the North cies. Founded in 1908, Richardson Carolina General the Association provides Assembly adopts the expertise to counties in public education budget. the areas of lobbying, fiscal and The Committee heard a pre- legal research, communications, sentation on public school intergovernmental relations, inforfinancing laws by Kara Millonzi mation technology, field visits and of the School of Government at risk management services the University of North Carolina at chapel Hill and NCACC Intergovernmental Relations Director Rebecca Troutman. Rep. Bryan Holloway (Stokes) also provided committee members with an overview of how the General Assembly adopts its budExpiration Jan. 31,2014 get for the public school system.

Twelve different presentations were offered; the Hotbotz, Reidsville High School and Rockingham County Schools presented three of the 12 sessions including a mechanical engineering session on pneumatics, a marketing session on social media and a college preparatory session on STEM and Engineering college preparations. Reidsville's Robotics Team "Hotbotz 2640" consists of students from Reidsville High, Rockingham County High and Rockingham Early College High. Each year, at the beginning of January, teams are issued the season's "task" which is comprised of a complex game that the robots will have to play along with other teams in 3-robot alliances. From the time the game is revealed, teams have 45 days to complete all design and construction of their robot. During these 45 days students on the team work on different, very specialized parts of the process. One group of students will develop the programming, another will develop all of the wiring on the robot, while still another group is involved in the building and structural design of the robot. Other students on the team are involved in the media, logistics, fundraising, website, Creating computer animations,

producing videos, and many more activities. At the end of the timed build season, the robot will be sealed and tagged to await competition. The Hotbotz will compete this season in Raleigh, and in Washington DC, and hopefully will qualify to return to the World Championship in Saint Louis, MO. The Hotbotz team has transformed in recent years into a "Regional Leader" with activities like the Workshop this month, and the Offseason Competition earlier this fall, occurring throughout the entire year. FIRST "For Inspiration and

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For The Fun Of It Mom Out

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One day my mother was out and my dad was looking after me. I was maybe 2 1/2 years old and had just recovered from a bad cold. Someone had given me a little tea set as a get-well gift and it was one of my favorite toys. Dad was in the living room engrossed in the evening news when I brought Daddy a little cup of "tea," which was just water. After several cups of tea and lots of praise for such good tea, my mom came home. Dad made her wait in the living room to watch me bring him a cup of tea. ("It's just the cutest thing!") My mom waited and sure enough, I came down the hall with a cup of tea for Daddy. She watched him drink it, then said (as only a mother would)..."Did it ever occur to you that the only place she can reach to get water is from the toilet?"

“What special skills do you have?” a company official asked a job applicant. “Well, none, actually,” admitted the applicant. “I’m afraid we can’t use you, then. We have several unskilled positions, but they’re all filled right now by the president’s relatives.”

Earthquake A cub reperter was dispatched to cover an earthquake scene. The devastation was extensive and horrible, with buildings crumbled, folks in shock, sporadic fires, and emergency workers racing hither and yon. Overwhelmed, the reporter waxed theological as she called in her story. “Even God weeps tonight,” she began dictating to her editor, “as He looks down at—“ “Forget the quake?” interrupted the editor. “Interview God. Is our photographer still around?”

Thoughts Tongue Twister I thought a thought. But the thought I thought wasn’t the thought I thought I thought. If the thought I thought I thought had been the thought I thought, I wouldn’t have thought so much.

Dumb Inventions: Glow-in-the-dark sunglasses Wooden soap Solar powered flashlight Screen window for a submarine Helicopter with an injection seat Inflatable dart board A tape on how to put together a vcr The water proof tea bag Water proof towel A book on how to read A dictionary index Powdered water Pedal-powered wheel chair

Lincoln Grandpop: “Lincoln was right when he said, ‘You can fool all the people some of the time and some of the people all the time.’” Grandson: “But what happens the rest of the time?” Grandpop: “They’re likely to make fools of themselves, I reckon.” Math T: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor? J: You told me to do it without using tables.

Your Age “When Abraham Lincoln was your age,” a man said to his lazy teenage son, “he was chopping wood, plowing, and hunting for food.” “When he was your age,” the boy responded, “he was president of the United States.”

Lunch Box “Jim, where’s your lunch box?” the teacher asked. “Oh, I ain’t got none. I’m eating in the cafeteria.” “No, no, Jim. You say, ‘I don’t have a lunch box. You don’t have a lunch box. Sally doesn’t Sally doesn’t have one. We don’t have any.’” Jim looked puzzled. “So, what happened to all the lunch boxes?”

Impress A father reviewing his daughter’s report card with disapproval. “You don’t seem to be working very hard,” he commented. “I work as hard as anybody else in class,” she snapped. “Well, your teacher doesn’t seem very impressed.” “How do you expect us to impress somebody who’s earned a master’s degree?”

Tiger A tiger was walking through the jungle one day and saw two men relaxing under a tree. One was reading a newspaper, and the other was working feverishly on a manual typewriter. The tiger leapt on the man with the newspaper, and ate him up. The tiger did not bother the other man at all. That's because any predator knows that readers digest but writers cramp.

Dentist Visit A woman and her husband interrupted their vacation to go to the dentist. "I want a tooth pulled, and I don't want any pain killers because I'm in a big hurry," the woman said. "Just extract the tooth as quickly as possible, and we'll be on our way." The dentist was quite impressed. "You're certainly a courageous woman," he said. "Which tooth is it?" The woman turned to her husband and said, "Show him your tooth, dear."

Spell Teacher: Glenn, how do you spell 'crocodile?' Glenn: K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L' Teacher: No, that's wrong Glenn: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.

The Magician

The phone call

A magician was working on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. The audience would be different each week, so the magician allowed himself to do the same tricks over and over again. There was only one problem: The captain's parrot saw the shows every week and began to understand what the magician did in every trick. Once he understood that, he started shouting in the middle of the show. "Look, it's not the same hat!" "Look, he's hiding the flowers under the table!" "Hey, why are all the cards the Ace of Spades?" The magician was furious but couldn't do anything, it was the captain's parrot after all. One day the ship had an accident and sank. The magician found himself on a piece of wood, in the middle of the ocean, and of course the parrot was by his side. They stared at each other with hate, but did not utter a word. This went on for several days. After a week the parrot finally said, "Okay, I give up. What'd you do with the boat?"

Several men are in the locker room of a private club after exercising. Suddenly a cell phone on one of the benches rings. A man picks it up and the following conversation ensues: "Hello?" "Honey, It's me." "Sugar!" "Are you at the club?" "Yes." "Great! I'm at the mall 2 blocks from where you are. I saw a beautiful mink coat. It is absolutely gorgeous! Can I buy it?" "What's the price?" "Only $1,500." "Well, okay, go ahead and get it, if you like it that much." "Ahhh, and I also stopped by the Mercedes dealership and saw the 2002 models. I saw one I really liked. I spoke with the salesman and he gave me a really good price ... and since we need to exchange the BMW that we bought last year..." "What price did he quote you?" "Only $60,000!" "Okay, but for that price I want it with all the options." "Great! Before we hang up, something else..." "What?" "It might seem like a lot, but I was reconciling your bank account and...well, I stopped by to see the real estate agent this morning and I saw the house we had looked at last year. It's on sale! Remember? The one with a pool, English garden, acre of park area, beachfront property..." "How much are they asking?" "Only $650,000... a magnificent price, and I see that we have that much in the bank to cover..." "Well, then go ahead and buy it, but just bid $620,000, OK?" "Okay, sweetie. Thanks! I'll see you later!! I love you!!!" "Bye." The man hangs up, closes the phone's flap and asks aloud, "Does anyone know whose phone this is?"

Are Bugs Good to Eat? A boy asks his father, “Dad, are bugs good to eat?” “That’s disgusting — don’t talk about things like that over dinner,” the dad replies. After dinner the father asks, “Now, son, what did you want to ask me?” “Oh, nothing,” the boy says. “There was a bug in your soup, but now it’s gone.”

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Psychology 101 In a class on abnormal psychology, the instructor was about to introduce the subject of manic depression. She posed this question to her students: "How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits down weeping uncontrollably the next?" A young man in the rear raised his hand and suggested earnestly, "A football coach?"

Riddle Johnny‘s mother had four children. The first child was named April, the second child was named May, the third child was named June. What was the fourth child ‘s name? Answer: Johnny of course

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Eden Estates residents help with wall mural

Roxanne Hammack

Eden Estate, a Brookdale Senior Living Community, would like to let everyone know what our senior citizens have going on. Residents at Eden Estates along with their art instructor, Elizabeth Boles, painted a huge wall

mural at Eden Estates. The wall mural was completed and unveiled on December 16th. The artwork features a mural of an ocean scene, with sail boats, palm trees, birds and potted plants, and even a little white cat on the balcony.

Because the ocean is out of reach for a day trip of the residents, ant the weather can be cold lately, the mural can help to lift the spirits. Resident Program Coordinator Roxanne Hammack sais that sometimes seniors are not challenge enough. Many think because the are old and weak they can’t do certain things. But they can, if given a chance. It’s more to life for seniors than Bingo an Sing-along. One resident who helped to paint the mural had only one arm, another one has Parkinson’s disease, but both felt wonderful about what the accomplished with the mural. It means something when residents say, “Painting Class is better than Bingo.”

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EDEN PARKS & REC MIDGET LEAGUE PIZZA HUT WOLFPACK Kneeling L to R – Troy Odell Jr., Kelton Williams & Bob Hauserman. Standing L to R – Mekkyah Stultz, Christian Jackson & Jeremiah Bridges. At Rear – Coach Troy Odell. Not pictured – Axel Quesada.

Happy • Healthy • Life presented by Teri Lea 10 Ways to Help You Go From Interested to Committed One of my mentor's often asks me, "Teresa, are you merely interested or are you committed?" New Year's is the time that we often make Resolutions around our lives and our health. What commonly happens is that there is an excitement at first and a sense of determination. We start eating well and exercising. This often then wanes and we fall back into our old habit and patterns. Does this sound familiar? Have you ever wondered why this seems to happen over and over again? Well here are some reasons I want to share with you. 1st. Ask yourself, Do I really want to change this habit, pattern, or behavior? Or am I just feeling obligated? If your heart is not truly in it then it is likely that you won't stick with it. 2nd. Be clear on why you want to change your habit, pattern or behavior. Knowing your WHY, and being connected to it, keeps you focused in moving forward. And remind yourself often of WHY is important to you. 3rd. Make sure to set goals that are realistic and that you can

implement into your lifestyle in a way that will stick for you. This helps to set yourself up for success. 4th. Set very specific goals and outline the steps you need to get there. Make sure that they are measurable. This will help to reinforce your success whenever you are feeling discouraged. 5th. Get out of Perfection mode when it comes to making changes. This often creates a feeling of wanting to give up early on. Also don't give yourself too much leeway so as not to fall back into old habits. 6th. Plan and prepare for ways to get you back on track when you feel like falling back into your old patterns. Having this kind of plan helps to avoid backsliding. 7th. View this choice as a gift to yourself. And remind yourself often that you deserve it. 8th. Have a Gratitude or Success Journal that you write in every day how you have contributed towards your goals and the results you are seeing from those choices. This creates evidence that your work is paying off when you want to give up. It also helps you celebrate your

successes along the way. 9th. Most importantly, ask yourself: Am I Interested? Or am I committed? 10th. Get support and help from your peers, an accountability partner, or from a professional. Commitment requires action that is measurable. Being interested does not. Where in your life have you been interested but really want to be committed? Your health? Your relationships? Your business? Your playtime? Here is a link to support you in your Commitment to your goals. It's my FREE GIFT to you valued at $375. Just go to www.InTouchInLife.com/YourIn nerResources I'd love to further support you in your New Year's Resolutions. Call me at 336-6239138 or email me at teresalea@intouchinlife.com to have a conversation on how that might look for you. You and Your Choices Matter. And You Have Value! And It takes moving from being Interested to instead being Committed to yourself to show up and be fully In Touch In Life.

EDEN PARKS & REC WOMEN’S FALL VOLLEYBALL REGULAR SEASON CO- RUNNER UP – SETTIN’ THE CITY Standing L to R - Gloria Slayton, Tate Andrews, Kim Young, Cortney Luegers, Jordan Wood & Blair Lee.

EDEN PARKS & REC PEE WEE BASKETBALL LAKERS Kneeling L to R – A. C. Cohen, Talis Lester and Gage Turner. Standing L to R – Coach Marvin Lester, Queshyne Flippen, Davionna Abram and Kavan Crawford.

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Sports Shorts Eden Parks & Rec Pee Wee League Bulls Kneeling L to R – Devin Hairston, Kaleah Dillard & Talis Hairston. Standing L to R – Mehki Lee, Ben Hauserman & Rion Martin. At rear – Coach Jim Martin.

Eden Parks & Rec Women's Fall Volleyball Season CoRunner Up - Veeber Fever From left to right: Erica Cooke, Jenny Conner, Megan Sparks, Meredith Johnston, Danielle Knight & Chelsea Knight.

Eden Parks & Rec Midget League Sheetz Tar Heels Kneeling L to R – Rion Martin, Ben Hauserman, Jadan Martin & Tristen Smith. Standing L to R – Hector Knight, Brock Bell & Kenyon Allen. At rear – Coach Jim Martin and Coach Roni Gauldin. Not Pictured – Kishan Tinsley.

Eden Parks & Rec Midget League Blue Devils Kneeling L to R – Salas Keen, Stefan McLaughlin, Talis Lester & Isaac Falcon. Standing L to R – Coach Marvin Lester, Issiah Smith, Tylon Lee & Coach Tracey McLaughlin.

The Outlaws - Eden Parks & Recreation Department Men's Fall Open League Playoff Champions

Eden Parks & Recreation Department North State Midget League Ravens Front Row L to R - Grandeur Cobb, Ethan Alvarez, Bob Hauserman, Grayson Edney and Tristen Smith. Second Row L to R - Robert Blackwell Jr., Hector Knight, Jordan Kapps, Coach Robert Blackwell, Greg Carter, Isaiah Brown and Nicholas Alvarez. Not Pictured: Coach Curtis Slade, Joseph Stoney and Blake Kapps.

Eden Parks & Recreation Department Women's Fall Volleyball Season & Playoff Runner Up - Renee's Front Row L to R - Koury Gibson, Renee Weddle & Victoria Roberts. Standing L to R - Kim Groendahl, Shonta Chandler & Jennie Sola.

Audio Plus - Eden Parks & Recreation Department Men's Fall Open League Regular Season Champions

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Lady Eagles Make College History Eden Parks & Recreation Department Hurricanes - North State Pee Wee League Regular Season & Playoff Undefeated Champions Front Row L to R - Keimari Chaplin, Queshyne Flippen, Talis Lester, Stefan McLaughlin, Zariah Martin and Deven Hairston. Middle Row L to R - Marcus Moracle, Tyrese Galloway, Marquette Murphy, Malachi Holland, Thomas Strader and Malaki Messaquoi. Third Row L to R - Deavian Young, Keandre Moore, Ezekiel Hampton, Talis Hairston, Dawson Talley and Trenton Simmons. At Rear - Coaches: Marvin Lester, Tracy McLaughlin and Misty Holland.

The Lady Eagles Volleyball Team ended their season capturing the NJCAA Region 10, Division III Western Carolina Confernce Regular Season Championship and won more matches this season than any female athletic team in the college’s history. Head CoachMeredith Johnston, Assistant

Coach-Erin Sexton, and Strength & Conditioning Coach Stewart McClintock were dedicated to developing this team which was comprised of nine graduates of local high schools. Sophmores Tate Andrews, Chanteona Joyce, Gloria Slayton, Laura Hobbs, and Megan Sparks received all-region team honors.

Eden Parks & Recreation Department Bridge St. Center Football Cheerleaders

Eden Parks & Recreation Department Flag Tag League Steelers - Regular Season Champions

Eden Parks & Recreation Department North State Pee Wee League Panthers Kneeling L to R - Xzavian Childress, Khalil Brown , Khayon Murrell, Ethan Horton, Danny Lunsford and Rion Martin. Standing L to R - Carlos Griffin, Jakess Wilson, Quinton Broadnax, Cameron Brown, Jadan Martin, Ben Hauserman and Tyler Pass. At rear - Coach Jim Martin and Coach Larry Hauserman. Not Pictured - YaQuil Dungee and Dakota Pulliam.

Eden Parks & Rec Midget League Deacons Kneeling L to R – Greg Carter, Demetrius Breedlove & Ted Agee. Standing L to R – LaVar Strange, Coach Jeff Moore & Imeesha Breedlove. Not pictured – Tyleik Scales. Eden Parks & Recreation Department North State Midget League Packers Front Row L to R - Mark Pettie, Lance Martin, Chris Strader, Shyreik Dews, Troy Odell Jr. and Makkyah Stultz. Standing L to R - Jeremiah Bridges, Issiah Smith, Tavion Pass, Josh Strader, Tyler Horton, Rishard Jumper, Tyleic Scales and Tyleak Scales. At Rear - Coaches: Torey Scales, Earl fountain and Troy Odell. Not Pictured: Waymon Robinson and Tristen Willis.

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From The Desks Of CITY HALL Officials attend Foreign Trade Conference City Economic Development Director and Chamber of Commerce President Attend NC Foreign Trade Conference on November 13 and 14, 2013, Eden Director of Economic Development Mike Dougherty and Eden Chamber of Commerce President Jean Ann Wood attended the first NC Foreign Trade Conference that was held at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC. The conference was designed to help NC companies understand the importance of foreign trade and to learn how to promote their goods and services to a global audience. The conference included a tour of the Port of Wilmington, a welcoming reception addressed by NC Secretary of Commerce Sharon Decker, and a full day of panel discussions of the various resources available to those interested in foreign trade. The

Brazilian Ambassador to the U.S. Mauro Vieira was the keynote conference. speaker. “What was most interesting to me was how important Gildan is to the Port of Wilmington due to the finished products shipped in from Central America that are then transported to their Eden facility,” stated Dougherty. During the Port of Wilmington tour, Jimmy Yokeley, Director of Community Development for North Carolina Ports, specifically mentioned Gildan as a vital client of the Port of Wilmington. Also notable was the fact that in 2011, the latest measured year, Rockingham County fourth in export value of the 100 North Carolina counties according to the Center for International Understanding. The annual county export revenue for that year exceeded $1.5 billion. Eden and Rockingham County are home to

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several multi-national corporations, including MillerCoors, Gildan Activewear, Loparex, Innofa, and Albaad. While Gildan has been using its Eden distribution center to ship product to the European Union since 2001, it began using this distribution center as a regular source of product for the markets in the European Union in 2012.

On Dec. 4, the City of Eden held a ribbon cutting for the police department’s new prescription medication dropbox. The dropbox is located in the department’s lobby and is accessible 24/7. Except liquids, all medications, prescription and over-the-counter, are accepted. “The Foreign Trade Conference was an opportunity to learn about the power of a global market place and how establishing global networks can help our local business and industry,” stated Wood. Less than 1% of the 28 million U.S. small businesses engage in foreign trade, accord-

ing to John Hayes of the NC World Trade Association. This illustrates the tremendous potential for small businesses to take advantage of a global marketplace. For more information about the Foreign Trade Conference, contact Wood at 336-623-3336 or Dougherty at 336-623-2110.

Officers take oaths of office. Yvira Baez, Todd Harden, Josh Roberts, Joseph Utter, Bill Wade

Eden Police Department holds oath ceremony On Dec. 5, five police officers took their oaths of office in a ceremony at City Hall. Mayor Elect Wayne Tuggle led the swearing in. Yvira Baez is the department’s first employee who is a naturalized citizen of the U.S. Born in Venezuela, she came to North Carolina from Florida in 2008 to try to improve her family’s lives. In 2011, she became a U.S. citizen. She graduated from Basic Law Enforcement Training at Rockingham Community College in 2012, receiving the award for most determined student in part for her endeavor to learn English in order to become a police officer. Baez is currently a student in the criminal justice program at RCC. She is the daughter of Ramon Guzman, who was a law enforcement officer, and Yvis, a newspaper reporter. She has two children, Jenipher, 12, and Joshua, 6. This was the second oath Todd Harden has taken in the last several years as part of his city employment. Harden became the city’s fire marshal and deputy fire chief in 2010. He graduated from

BLET in 2012 and is serving as a reserve with the police department. Harden graduated from BLET with the distinguished honor of earning the highest grade point average in his class. Harden is a lifelong Eden resident and the son of Paul and Judy. He is married to Jessica and has three children, Tyler, Brooke and Blake. Josh Roberts is a new face at Eden PD. He began his full-time career with the department in September after graduating from BLET in 2013. He is working on an associate’s degree in criminal justice and hopes to complete it soon. Born in Connecticut, Roberts became a North Carolina resident when he was 2. He graduated from Morehead High School in 2010 where he was a JROTC cadet. He is the son of Michele Mabry and James Roberts and is engaged to the married to Brooke Snead. He is the proud father of a daughter, Wynter, 4. Joseph Utter is a reserve officer in the police department. Originally from Winchester, Va., he moved with his family to

Rockingham County when he was 4. A 2007 graduate of Victory Baptist Academy, he had always wanted to work in law enforcement and graduated from the BLET program on June 24, 2013. Utter is thankful to Eden PD for giving him the opportunity to start his career here. He is married and a current resident of Reidsville. Bill Wade is the veteran of the newly sworn officers, having started his career in 2005 with the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office. He is a lifelong Eden resident, graduating from Morehead High School in 1991. He graduated from BLET in 2005 where he was the class president. Wade is the son of retired Lt. Brad Wade, who passed away in 2012, and Martha. He is married to Jaime and the couple has two daughters, Madison, 8, and Madilyn, 6. “I’m excited to have all of these officers as part of our team,” Chief Reece Pyrtle said. “Each brings their own talents and experiences to the department and I look forward to working with them. I wish them all long and distinguished careers.”

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The skat bus service was started in Eden on Jan. 7, 2013. The response has been tremendous within the Eden community. Through November of this year, more than 13,000 individual trips had been taken by Eden citizens. The average monthly ridership exceeds 1,200, more than twice what was originally projected for the bus service. And the service is changing lives. While celebrating the Eden Community Resource Center’s two-year anniversary, Eden Mayor Wayne Tuggle was able to discuss the bus service with many people who were waiting for the skat bus to take them to their destinations. “They told me that the bus had made

such a difference in their lives,” Tuggle said. “They now have the ability to go to stores, the resource center or any number of other Eden locations.” The skat bus ridership achieved its highest ridership in October with almost 1,600 people taking advantage of the service. The Aging, Transit and Disability Service that facilitates the bus service is making plans to expand the system to other parts of the county. This is based on the tremendous success of the Eden system. “We are pleased that people now have a way to visit their doctor, upgrade their skills at the community resource center or, most importantly, find employ-

ment because they have reliable transportation,” City of Eden Economic Development Director Mike Dougherty said. The skat bus is a great way to advertise your business either outside or inside the vehicle. Competitive rates are available for area businesses to promote their goods or services. Meggan Odell is the contact for advertising information at 349-2343. You can also learn more about the skat bus system by visiting www.rideskat.org. This web site has fare and route information so you can plan your day excursions and be sure that you won’t miss the bus!

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Yuki Japanese Restaurant This newest Eden restaurant is located at 403 W. King’s Hwy in Eden. Pronounced YOO-Ki, this restaurant will offer authentic Japanese food. Red River Grill NFL playoffs start in January. Be sure to stop by Red River Grill for their famous wings and other creative dining options. Red

River Grill is located at 247 W. King’s Hwy in Eden. Call 336627-5000 for more information or for takeout. KD Fabric The ribbon cutting for this Eden Mall business took place on Friday, November 15th. They do all kinds of upholstery work and have their fabric on display at their new Eden Mall location. Call 336-623-2800 for more information.

Eden Chamber of Commerce Workshops • Making Affordable Care Act Affordable: It takes place on January 14th at 6:00 PM at the Chamber office. Scott Bollwage of the US Health Group will facilitate. Attend this free seminar on ways to save money on Health Insurance and get answers to any questions you may have on the new Health Insurance Laws. Call 336-898-3321or contact Scott.bollwage@ushadvisors.co m to register.

City of Eden 2013 Citizens Academy most successful yet By Sheralene Thompson, City Clerk

much they do on a limited budget.” • “I was impressed that the city garage maintains the entire fleet which saves money in the long run.” • “I found that the city has many of the same problems as running a small business does.” • “I gained knowledge as to how much equipment costs and how grant money is used.” Participants also had the opportunity to vote for their favorite department or learning experience and also a favorite instructor. This turned the sessions into an exciting competition between departments. The 2013 Favorite Learning Experience Award went to the Planning and Inspections Department while Information Technology Director Kevin Taylor won the Favorite Instructor Award. Our next Citizens Academy will begin in August. There is no cost to individuals who attend the sessions, but the city strongly encourages participants to commit the time to attend each program. Sessions are held each Thursday for 10 weeks at various city locations. Site visits will include field trips to the public works facility, police and fire departments and parks and recreational areas. Since many participants will arrive directly from work without eating, a light meal will also be provided each week. If you wish to learn more about the City of Eden’s Citizens Academy, please contact me at 623-2110, option 8, or email sthompson@edennc.us.

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The City of Eden recently wrapped up its third and most successful Citizens Academy. Eighteen students from all walks of life graduated during the regular Eden City Council meeting on Nov. 19. The Citizens Academy is a free 10-week program where city residents are given the opportunity to meet with various municipal leaders and department heads and gain insight into city services and government operations. The sessions are designed to improve citizens’ understanding of local government while learning more about community issues and concerns. Through lectures, handson activities and interaction, participants get a behind-the-scenes look at how services and programs are provided. They gain a better understanding of what is needed to run a municipality, learn how city government affects the quality of life in Eden and it provides the opportunity for staff members to hear directly from citizens about the realities of programs and operations. Participants evaluated each session and provided feedback that included such comments as: • “I learned the reality that cost of equipment is so expensive but it saves so many lives. The fire department plays so much of a role in people’s lives that it should be allowed to update and purchase needed materials.” • “I loved speaking to members of the fire department and learning more about their day-to-day routine.” • “I learned how effective our police department is and how

• Get Your Business Found Online: It takes place onThursday, January 16th at 12:00 PM at the Chamber office. Tony Edwards of InterCircle Marketing will facilitate the workshop. Call the Chamber to reserve your seat and lunch: 336623-3336. The seminar is free to Chamber members and $20 for non-members.

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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY HOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden Solid Waste Division will be closed Monday, January 20, 2014 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday!

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Dillard Elementary Students Attend the “Dash Bash”

Moss Street Elementary Can Food Drive Moss Street Elementary School’s Student Council sponsored a can drive to benefit the Reidsville Salvation Army from November 18 – 22. During the weeklong drive, students and staff brought in canned goods and other non-perishable items to donate. Altogether 3,825 items were collected to help families in our community over the holidays. The class that contributed the most items, 563 total, was Mrs. Karen Dolbear’s 4th grade class. They won a pizza party. The individual student who brought in the most items, 451 total, was Kaylei Hodge in Mrs. Allison Turner’s kindergarten class. She won a big prize bag filled with goodies and toys.

Recently, Dillard Elementary students attended Dash the Dragon's birthday party! The Dash Bash was thrown as a reward for students showing good behavior as a PBIS incentive. Students enjoyed cupcakes while playing traditional birthday party games, such as Pin the Football on the Goal, Egg and Spoon Race, Clothespins in the Bottle and Back-to-Back Balloon Race. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive systems approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional and academic success.

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The Parent Resource Center (PRC) is excited about its new space in the Lawsonville Avenue School building. The new center is easily accessible by parents from the parking lot on Harris Street. The many games, books and other materials are carefully organized and easy to find in the spacious center. Children will be able to make the most of the expanded play area while parents are browsing for what they need. The new address is 212 Lawsonville Avenue, Reidsville, and the phone number 336.342.8588 has not changed. Find PRC hours and other info. at www.rock.k12.nc.us/prc or on Facebook. The Parent Resource Center staff looks forward to welcoming new and returning families to the center in the coming months.

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On November 22, Western Rockingham Middle invited many exciting speakers representing different careers to speak to 8th grade students. Students learned about a variety of occupations, the necessary education/training for a specific career, responsibilities of a career, income, employability rate of occupations, and the positive and negative aspects of specific careers. Dozens of community members came to speak with the students with representatives from the Rockingham County Sheriff's office, a fire marshal, Job Link, ROTC, Glamour Spa, auto mechanics, electricians, physician assistants, a state trooper, a local author, social workers, surgeons, a respiratory therapist, workforce, welder, and many other exciting careers.

A Treasure of Reading Is Discovered At Stoneville Elementary School "So much fun for kids and adults!" "It was definitely interesting." "Todo estuvo muy gracias Por preocuparse por nuestras Hijos." These were just some of the comments from the more than 290 participants in the Stoneville Elementary School Treasure of Reading Literacy Night on November 14, 2013. The event included literacy games, information and activities for parents and students from all grade levels. Students donned their eye patches and followed their treasure map on their hunt for reading treasure. The program even included a real, live pirate. Captain Jim brought his show of Magical Illusions and a positive message about the importance of reading to the stage. Participants were also treated to a hamburger dinner. Many a pirate, young and old, discovered the treasures that can only be unlocked by reading.

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Holidays Kickoff with Nighttime PJ Parties at Rockingham County Public Libraries

South End Students Enjoy After School Intramural Club Mr. Rob Joyce, PE teacher at South End Elementary, began his intramural club for 3rd-5th graders during the month of November. Students will participate after school for 6 weeks, learning rules of familiar and unfamiliar sports such as football and lacrosse. The goal is to keep students active during the cold months and to work on respect and sportsmanship.

Rockingham County Public Libraries sponsored Pajama Parties for the whole family featuring games, treats, crafts, and Frosty the Snowman. The programs were co-sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries.

Wentworth Elementary Holiday Craft Shop Each December, the PTA organizes a Holiday Craft Shop for the students at Wentworth Elementary School. This year, the students decorated a Christmas ball with a hand print snowman family. Thank you to the Wentworth PTA for continuing this tradition for the students of Wentworth!

Dillard Elementary Celebrates the Arts Dillard Elementary students have been celebrating the arts! A holiday musical program, directed by music teacher Gray Givens, took place on the evening of December 12 and explored the traditions of holidays around the

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displayed students' art work using primary colors, abstracts, collage and radial designs.

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Reidsville Middle Talent Show On Friday, December 6, 2013, Reidsville Middle School hosted a Talent Show with thirteen student acts. Special guest judges listened to soloists, duets and trios sing a variety of songs. Seventh grader, Josh Davis, sang “When I Was Your Man” by Bruno Mars and sixth grader, Paige Paylor, sang Katy Perry’s “Roar.” All genres of music were displayed, from Country to Christian. The audience was delighted by a jazz dance routine performed by eighth grader, Jacob Barker. It was evident to all of the onlookers just how much talent there is at RMS. The staff and students are so proud of each performer and acknowledged all of the contestants, as winners.

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ITEMS FOR SALE 4 Cemetery Plots in Devotion at Roselawn Memorial Gardens $1,200 each or all 4 for $4,000. Call 336627-5552 or cbarton001@triad.rr.com. Dry Firewood For Sale Oak/Hickory/Maple Mixed $60 Delivered Inside City Limits Of Eden. 623-5398 or 589-8465 For Sale “Wood Play” Sky King outdoor playset with Fire Pole, 3 belt swings, tire swing, trapeze bar, elevated clubhouse with 10 ft. slide. Additional toddler/baby swing included. New $5-6K, Asking $3500. Great condition. 336-255-7275.

DRAPER PARAPHANALIA NEEDED AND... Looking For Photos & Articles Pretaining To Bootlegging or the Palomar dance hall in Eden Area. Anything about Draper High & Draper Airport. Look Through Your Attic, Basement and keepsakes... then call me! 336-635-5811 PETS Need Pet Sitting Please Call While You Were Out For All Your Pet Sitting Needs! 336-613-3025 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS City Of Eden Environmental Services Department Notice To Bidders For Lawn Care Services Sealed bids for lawn care services for the 2014 season will be received, opened, and read aloud at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden, North Carolina 27288 at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2014. Specifications and other bid documents will be available January 6, 2014 and may be obtained at the office of the Superintendent of the Water Filtration Plant, Dena Reid, at 191 Mebane Bridge Road, Eden, North Carolina 27288. The City of Eden reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to award the contract to the bidder deemed to be for the best interest of the City. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the opening thereof.

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Tidbits • LOBLOLLY SALES: T h e Rockingham County Soil and Water Conservation District Office is currently taking orders for loblolly pine seedlings. The trees will be ordered for delivery to our office in January 2014. Loblolly Pines may be purchased in bundles of 50 for $11.00 per bundle. Call our District Office at 336-342-0460 Extension 3 to place an order. The planting season for seedlings is December 15-April 1.

RCS High School Students Visit Salem College On December 6, the RCS College Corp Advisors, Gloria Schoeberle, Alecia Mahato, Alex Lucas and Madeline Merrill took 35 students from McMichael, Morehead, Reidsville and Rockingham County High Schools to visit Salem College for the Holiday Open House. Students enjoyed touring the campus and getting a close look at college life. While on the campus, the group took a photo that will be featured in the "This Week at Salem" newsletter.

• RAFFLE TICKETS : The Rockingham County Soil and Water Conservation District will again be participating in selling Gator Raffle tickets this year from our office and at Tuttle’s Produce stand. Tickets will be sold thru January 3, 2014. Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. 1st place prize is a John Deere Gator suggested retail value $8,600, 2nd place prize is a Holland Heritage Grill suggested retail value $700.00 and 3rd place $300.00 cash plus 5 drawings for $100.00 cash. Proceeds support NCASWCD(NC Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts) and DEA(NC District Employees Association).

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Each month the Boys and Girls Club of Eden selects two "Youths of the Month". One from ages 6 to 10 and another from ages 11 and up. This program rewards these members on their behavior, leadership ability, respect, integrity and academic improvements.

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336-932-4772 Jennifer Flynt-SADD advisor, Austin Case-SADD President, Chelsea Vernon- SADD treasurer, Shane Woodall- SRO/SADD advisor Every year during Christmas time, in cooperation with the local schools, Y Service Club, and other public service representatives, the Eden Family YMCA offers food and toy assistance for local families in need. The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office has again this past Christmas artnered with the community to help those in need by collecting toys and food. Chief Deputy Abner Bullins, who has led this effort for almost ten years, is very appreciative of the support from the community and would like to give a special thanks to the students at McMichael High School,

National Guard Armory in Wentworth and staff of the Rockingham County Sheriffs Office for their efforts in making this past years toy drive a success. Pictured above is Chief Deputy Bullins and staff of the Sheriff’s Office assisting Director Barry Mabes and the staff of the YMCA unload two truck loads of toys. Also included is a photo of SADD Club members at McMichael High who assisted with the toy drive. The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office wishes all families a Happy New Year and thanks the community for their support.

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