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JULY 17, 2009

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Contact Us: 519 S. Van Buren Rd., Suite C, Eden, NC 27288 • Phone 336-627-9234 • Fax 336-627-9225 • email: lisadoss@edensown.com

Pet Overpopulation Problem Page 6

Acts of Kindness Part II Page 11

Wood Appointed Chamber President Page 15

Habitat News Page 16

Recreation Throughout County Page 18 & 19

Dan River Boat Race Returns Page 12

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On August 1 members of the Dan River Basin Association and their guests will have a choice: enter or assist with the boat race sponsored by the MadisonMayodan Recreation Department, or float with DRBA's First Saturday Outing near Hanging Rock State Park.

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which usually exhibits several short plays, she went, and was accepted for a part right away.

Her most recent part was Miss Daisy in the well known Driving Miss Daisy play at the Open Space Café Theatre.

Earlier this year several actors were gathered to perform a

BURRIS FROM AREA Patrick T. Burris, 41, was well known in Rockingham County over the years. And not for good things. Before his incarceration in the Lincoln County Prison, his last known address was 1153 Washington Street, Eden. He also resided in the Reidsville area for a time with relatives.

He was released on April 29th, 2009 after serving over ten years in jails and prison combined for being a habitual felon.

His long list of arrests include Black mail, discharging a firearm in the city limits, assault and battery, communicating threats, extortion and much more.

Law enforcement believe Burris was responsible for several killings in Gaffney, South Carolina and in North Carolina.

Officers investigating a burglary complaint in Gastonia were

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It’s been a dream of millions, to act on the stage. To go to broadway, or even off-broadway and hear the applause.

Well, an Eden woman did just that this year when her and a group of performers from the Open Space Café Theatre in Greensboro were asked to bring their act on the road, right up to New York, New York.

Lynn Dyer is a local and the youngest daughter of well known John and Alice Dyer. She attended Morehead High School, graduated in computer science from Rockingham Community College and went on to Meredith for Phycology.

She never was involved in the drama in school or college, but she truly enjoyed the thought of acting. So much so that her sister Phyllis came to her some ten years ago with a one person Christmas skit to be performed at church, thinking that Lynn would be perfect for the part. Lynn ran with it and the rest is history.

Dyer had gotten the bug for theatre and continued to perform at churches, retreats and special events. When she heard of an audition being taken for the Fringe Festival in Greensboro,

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OFF-BROADWAY PERFORMANCE DYER A DREAM COME TRUE

SCENIC STOKES COUNTY FLOAT able for novice paddlers with some river experience.

Entrants in the 20th Annual Madison Boat Race will run a 2.5 mile course from Lindsey Bridge Access to NC 704 Access. The event will offer food, entertainment and awards in a variety of age, gender and boat categories.

More information is at www.danriverboatrace.org .

Non-racers will join Will

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Truslow for a scenic 6.5-mile float on the Dan River in Stokes County from Big Creek to the Dan River Company. Participants will meet at the Dan River Company, 1110 Flinchum Road, Danbury, NC, where from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., David Hoskins will shuttle drivers to the put-in.

One of the most popular stretches of the Dan River, this

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section is flanked by large cliffs on each side. Trip coordinator Will Truslow says, "There are incredible bluffs that come straight down to riverside. The scenery is magnificent." Near the end of the trip, he adds, is "a quarter-mile-long bluff that is stunning."

Most of the trip will be through lands recognized by the

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LOCAL FAREWELLS...

Loved ones who have recently passed away.

COUNTY WIDE OBITUARIES Due to technical difficulties, separation by cities is not available for an unknown lenght of time. We appologize for this problem.

Margaret Marie Kallam Almond John Lloyd (J.L.) Axsom Jr. Goerge Garvis “Gabby” Barrow Colleen Dunn Brooks Gardner Webb “Sheriff” Burnett Betty Everlena Riddle Cannaday Sharon Anne Carlton Mary Moore Chapman Janet Whitaker Cheshire Vashti Chewning Virginia Morrison Cochran Benjamin Frank Denny Nawline Anderson Dillon Nellie Dunn Walter M. “Nick” Earles Reba Sherwood Elmore Georgia Ann Perkins Emerson Carl Delane Ethridge Vera “Ma Vera” Pearl Davis Farmer Sylvia “Jean Terry Jeffries Troy Clifford Johnson, Sr. John Chismon “Chris” Jones Frances “Becky” Eanes Kendrick Dith Yuwanne Lyons Michael Gleen McCollum Vera Powell McCullen Katie VanHook Nagy James Carter Needham, Jr. Pamela Sue Pepper Pegram Elsie W. Pruitt Paticia Evans Roberson Teresa Dale Shreve Harold Wayne Smith John Ray Soyars Alberta Paschal Stallings Bobby Lee Stewart Gerald Ray Wallace Madie Turner Wilmouth Stacey Shelton Wilson Jesse Allen Warf

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play, Nebula of Georgia, written by the theatre’s owner Joe Nierle, who also served as the artistic director of the play.

He had been trying to get a theatre in New York to at least consider the script, he had submitted it to different theatres and was soon contacted by the New

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York Arts Festival who had selected his play for the event.

“We all sent emails congratulating Joe, we all wanted him to succeed”, Dyer said, but the biggest surprise was to come.

They didn’t just want the script of the play itself, the entire local cast was to be brought to New York to perform the piece off Off-Broadway at the Manhattan Reparatory Theatre. Voila - A dream come true for several actors and a play writer.

“It was just the opportunity of a life time, we just had the best time,” she said.

The group had to regroup in New York, set up and rearrange staging and blocking of the play.

It all came together and the group performed on three separate occasions to a packed house each time.

She noted that the audience nearly right on stage with them, “It was a great space, because everybody was so close, it was like you were inviting everyone in to hear your family secrets,” Dyer added, “Which is what the play is about, family secrets.”

Dyer is still working with the group at the Open Space Café Theatre, located at 4609 Market Street, Greensboro, and another play will soon be in the works.

Driving Miss Daisy has been her most recent work, performed also at the Open Space Cafe. She asks that you keep the theatre in mind when looking for entertainment at its best.

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FARMERS MARKETS ABOUND IN COUNTY EDEN - The Farmer’s Market will continue on Friday, July 17th in the Henry Street municipal parking lot from 3:00pm6:00pm. Come by and get the freshest produce in Rockingham County plus many other great specialty items from area growers. Call 623-7789 ext. 3021 for more information.

REIDSVILLE - The market is temporarily located in the municipal parking lot on Morehead Street across from the Reidsville Public Library and Reidsville Police Department until the new location at Market Square at the corner of Scales and Settle Streets comes on line in August.

Hours are 6 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays beginning in April and continuing through November.

STONEVILLE - Starting in Stoneville in July there is a Farmers Market held in the vacant lot next to Fedelity Bank.

Anyone interested in participating can call Martha at Summertime Tan 336-573-4338, Glynda at CCo after 5pm at 336573-9343 or Jean at Back-n-Time 336-338-2060.

Burris continued from page 1 fired upon, one shot and injured,

by Burris. Officers returned fire, killing the Burris.

When ballistics came back from Burris’ gun, it showed that his gun matched that used in the murder of five people in Gaffney area over the previous two weeks.

He is suspected of the murder of Klyne Cash, 63, a peach grower; Hazel Linder, 83, and daughter Gena linder Parker,50; Stephen Tyler, 48, daughter Abby Tyler,15, all from Gaffney, South Carolina.

The 280 lb, 6 foot 7 inch tall man didn’t just blend in with the crowd. And he didn’t keep a low profile, he had a criminal record from Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and Florida.

In the months since his release he found a job, bought a used Ford Explorer. He later moved to Vale, North Carolina near Lincolnton, where he spent

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his time in prison. During his brief freedom, he missed a few visits with his probation officer, and broke his 8pm curfew a several times. This prompted a warrant for him to be arrested and serve out the final nine months of his sentence. If only he had been caught.

In his last month witnesses said they partied with him, but when the drugs ran out, he left.

Police are investigating to see if the murders were for money for drugs or other reasons.

On July 6h, he was cornered when neighbors in Dallas, North Carolina, called about a possible break in of an abandoned residence. When police investigated, he was determined to have a warrant. When officers tried to arrest Burris, he shot one in the leg, and was shot and killed himself. They later determined his gun’s bullets matched the murder victim’s injuries.

FILINGS WIND DOWN

As of Friday, July 10th the following have filed for positions in the listed municipalities.

Filing will go through July 17th.: Eden John E. Grogan - Mayor of Eden City Council Jerry Epps Ward 4 Darryl Carter Ward 5 Gene hagood will run for seat held by Christine Myott

Madison Dwight Lake - Mayor of Madison Charles Mann Wentworth - Town Council Iris Powell Stoneville - Town Council Jerry W. Odell Glynda Shelton Eugene G. DeMoss Mayodan - City Council Andrew “Buddy” Martin

CAREER CLASSES OFFERED AT JOB RESOURCE AND TRAINING CENTER MAD/MAY - With the reopening of the Job Resource and Training Center in Madison, Rockingham Community College is once again planning a variety of courses to be offered there.

GED classes are currently being held in the center from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.

On July 13, the college will begin a CRC (Career Readiness Certificate) lab from 12:30-3:30 p.m., every Monday through Friday, excluding holidays or other times the school is closed.

This is a duplicate of the lab currently held on campus in the Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center.

The Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) is a tool that helps match the right person to the right job. Across North Carolina and the nation, this certificate is being used by employers, employees, students, and

educators to document an individual level of skill in the areas required in approximately 90 percent of all jobs: applied mathematics, reading for information, and locating information.

An individual earns a CRC through a series of ACT WorkKeys – an assessment system that measures real-world skills critical to job success.

Bronze, silver, or gold certificates are issued based on the level of skill a person achieves.

These certificates are documented proof that a person has attained a particular level of proficiency. In a competitive job market, having the CRC should offer an edge over other job seekers in the hiring process.

In addition, Introduction to Computers will be held 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday beginning in August. An advanced class (Software for Career Development) is planned for

September. Course work will include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. These classes will be especially beneficial to those who need to update their computer skills and/or fill out online applications.

All courses are geared toward the unemployed and underemployed seeking employment. There is no charge for individuals who meet those qualifications.

For Basic Skills/GED information, call Linda Lowe at 3244261, Ext. 2146. For information on all other classes, call Carolyn Loftis at 342-4261, Ext. 2206.

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❦ PAGE 4 EDEN’S OWN... JOURNAL, JULY 17, 2009 Letters to the Editor do not necessarily represent the opinions of the editor/publisher. Letters received are personal opinions from private citizens in the area and must be signed by writer. Submissions should be no more than 300 words, longer only by permission. We reserve the right to refuse a letter for any reason and to edit for grammar and taste. The writer should include their address and phone number for verification purposes only. Address: Eden’s Own Journal • 519 S Van Buren, Suite C • Eden, NC 27288 or email: edens-own@embarqmail.com. • Fax to 336-627-9225.

Vote against “Cap and Trade” This fall, the U.S. Senate will vote on the “cap and trade” energy bill that is supposed to reduce man-made greenhouse gases. Liberals Al Gore and U.S. Representative Henry Waxman would have you believe that there is overwhelming consensus about the validity of man-made global warming. However, the facts contradict their claims, something that caused 44 Democrats to vote against the House bill that barely passed in June. Please note the following as reported by Kimberly Strassel in the June 26th issue of the Wall Street Journal: · Dr. Kiminori Itoh, a Japanese environmental physical chemist, dubs man-made global warming, “the worst scientific scandal in history.” · Over 700 scientists disagree with this concept, thirteen times the number who authored the United Nation’s 2007 climate summary supporting man-made global warming. ·In April, the Polish Academy of Sciences published a document challenging man-made global warming. ·A group of 54 noted physicists, led by Princeton’s Will Happer, is demanding the American Physical Society revise its position that the scientific evidence of man-made global warming is settled. ·Norway’s Ivar Giaevar, Nobel Prize winner for physics, decries this concept as the “new religion.”

At a recent Committee on Environmental and Public Works sub –committee meeting Senator James Inhofe asked EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson if the mandates set forth in the “cap and trade” bill would reduce C02 emissions in view of the fact that China and India will not comply with these rules. She responded that they would not. Citizens should know that this bill would result in the largest tax increase in the history of our country, apparently, for no purpose based on Ms. Jackson’s prediction. It would also mean President Barack Obama will be breaking his campaign promise to not raise taxes on anyone making less than $250,000 annually. Of course, local energy providers will be passing on the increased costs to consumers, something Mr. Obama and his congressional supporters hope will deflect blame from them for shoving this disastrous bill down our throats.

As of May of this year, unemployment is over 10% in 70% of North Carolina counties; over 14% in 15 of those counties.

Those who are lucky enough to still be employed will not receive salary increases anytime soon and many are struggling to survive furloughs and reduced work weeks.

One North Carolina Employment Security Commission Director reported that he had never before seen the stress level of recently unemployed citizens who are desperately seeking work with few

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prospects. No one is forecasting an improvement in the economy anytime in the near future.

Do our House of Representative and Senate members have a clue what is going on in this country? How in the world could they even consider passing such a Draconian bill that will oppress every man, woman and child in this nation? It is all to satisfy the radical environmentalists who will never be happy until all commerce is decimated.

Consider the last time Al Gore urged the Senate to pass a bill. In 1993, Gore debated Ross Perot about the merits of NAFTA. Mr. Perot warned against the tremendous job losses that would result from this trade deal, while Mr. Gore predicted a boon to our economy, just as Mr. Obama is predicting all of the alleged “green” jobs resulting from cap and trade.

Guess what? Mr. Gore was horribly wrong. Since NAFTA passed, hundreds of thousands of NC manufacturing jobs have been lost, many as a result of this trade deal. With a track record like this, why would you believe anything this man says?

In 2007, North Carolinians barraged Senators Elizabeth Dole and Richard Burr with emails and calls urging them to not vote for the flawed immigration bill. They both responded to their constituents by voting no despite arm twisting by President Bush. Make sure our elected officials listen to you on this issue as well. It is time for citizens to contact Senators Burr and Kay Hagan and tell them to vote against the “cap and trade” energy bill.

Failure to do so will lead to outrageous energy bills at one of the worst times in our history.

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HAW RIVER STATE PARK INVITES VISITORS

The Summit Environmental Education Center at Haw River State Park, which is usually only available to groups as registered guests is announcing the first Get-Away Weekend for the general public.

The event begins with dinner Friday, September 4 and ends after brunch Sunday, September 6. We have very special guests providing an astronomy program and the local Audubon chapter is considering leading a morning birding walk, among other special events and opportunities.

They ask that you consider joining them for the weekend Tammie Vass Conference Coordinator Haw River State Park 336.342.6163 /336.342.0583-fax www.ncparks.gov tammie.vass@ncdenr.gov

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The Madison - Mayodan Recreation Department will be offering a FREE class on Diabetes Education. This class is sponsored by Novo Nordisk and will be presented by Diabetes Care Specialist, Brian Wright on Friday, August 14th from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in the dining room at the Recreation Department. This fun and informative class will help attendees learn the ins and outs of diabetes. Subjects to be dicussed include Diabetes 101, Staying Healthy, Insulin 101 and more. Also, those in the session will receive complimentary take - home information on diabetes care. To preregister and for more information, contact the Madison Mayodan Recreation Department at (336) 548-2789.

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Nowadays, Chinese businessmen know that consumers do not prefer products "MADE IN CHINA ", so they don't show from which country it is made.

However, you may now refer to the barcode, remember if the first 3 digits are: 690-692 CHINA .

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MAD/MAY - Join us for a fun day on the river Saturday, August 1st for the Dan River Boat Race sponsored by the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Depart-ment. This will be the 20th Anniversary where people with their canoes and kayaks have gathered from all over NC and Va. to compete for trophies and prizes.

Lunch is provided for the racers, however spectators can purchase lunch on site. The Airport Drive-In will cater the lunch. Entertainment will be provided by Kirby Wilkins of Reidsville. Kirby will be playing your favorite tunes from the 70’s.

Our sponsors are as follows: Autumn Creek Vineyards, A New Dawn Realty, Airport Restaurant, All

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The race begins at 11:30 am at the Lindsey Bridge access site in Madison. Racers will travel 2.5 miles to the finish line at the 704 Bridge Access in Madison. A shuttle will be provided. Prizes will be awarded to winners in each category.

Age categories include those 16 and under, 17-39, 40-59, and 60-over. Boat rentals are first come, first serve, but are available on-site and life jackets are required for everyone.

Pre-registration is $15 per person and on-site registration is $20 per person, which includes lunch and a t-shirt.

Check-in is from 9:0011:00 a.m. at the Lindsey Bridge Access site in Madison.

For more information call 5489572.

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state of North Carolina as State traps, used for centuries by Natural Heritage Areas, and Native Americans and European about half a mile is in Hanging settlers to channel fish into nets Rock State Park. or baskets during their annual Within the first two miles spawning runs. after the put-in, three creeks enter To reach the Dan River the Dan on river right—North Company from Danbury, NC, Double Creek, South Double travel north on NC 8/89 past Creek, and Cascade Creek. Hanging Rock Park Road. Go Cascade Creek comes in at one mile, turn left onto Flinchum Moore's Spring Campground, Road, and go to the end of the site of a mineral spring discov- road. ered in 1866 and of Participants in a spa operated from the outing are about 1900 to the asked to provide 1920's. boat, life jacket, Shortly afterlunch and water, ward, paddlers may to dress in layers take a break at of quick-drying "Demon Rock," Boaters paddle beside fabric and to sign (the name corrupt- Demon Rock on the a waiver. ed from "Denman's Dan River in Stokes Boat rentals Rock," its name in County, a stop on the are available at River Basin the Dan River 1800), a spectacu- Dan Association's August 1 Company, 336lar 60-foot cliff.

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Travelers have 593-2628 or DRBA outings are free imagined they and open to the public. www.danrivercould see such company.com. images in the rock Outings and face as cowboy boots and a meetings of the Dan River Basin Native American face.

Association are open to the pubBoaters' imaginations are lic without charge. further reflected in names given For trip information, contact to small ledges in the riverbed, trip coordinator Will Truslow at including Dogleg Rock Rapid, 336-547-1903 or Three Sisters Rapid, Play Wave willtruslow@hotmail.com.

Rapid, and Learning Curve For information about the Rapid.

Dan River Basin Association, Besides natural ledges, pad- visit www.danriver.org. dlers will pass vee-shaped fish

INMATE ESCAPES BY FORCE, CAUGHT SOON

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EDEN - On July 1, a detention officer with the Sheriff’s Office transported an inmate, Tony Lee Anderson, from the detention facility to the Morehead Hospital in Eden for evaluation of an existing medical condition. After consultation with the doctor, the detention officer agreed to allow the inmate an opportunity to use the restroom.

After his transport restraints were removed, the inmate assaulted the detention officer by shoving, and fled the restroom. The officer reported the incident and further explained the inmate had been seen running from the hospital wearing his green jumpsuit.

Area law enforcement was notified, and all available assisted in a search of the area.

The Meadow Greens Golf Club is located a short distance from the hospital area. Eden Police Chief Reece Pyrtle had gotten a golf cart from the course and observed the escaped inmate. He was crossing the 11th fairway and did not recognize the Chief as he was in street clothes rather than uniform. Chief Pyrtle reported taking him in custody without incident.

Anderson escaped at 11:21 a.m. and was captured at 11:38 a.m.

Sheriff Page expressed his appreciation for all assistance given in the search for this escaped inmate.

INMATE Tony Lee Anderson, DOB 09-18-1968, was being held on following charges: Unauthorized use of motor vehicle, possession of stolen

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The World Changers, a ministry of the North American Mission Board, is a team made up of mostly teenagers from all over the U.S., Canada and this year from Korea, who come to communities, joining up forces with the local teens, to help change the world, one home at a time.

This is the second year they have worked in Rockingham County.

According to Tommy Wagoner, Director of Envionmental and Engeneering Services, “Homeowners were selected through a program for people that maybe had applied and had been on waiting lists for other types of government programs, home rehabilitation projects. When the county does it’s yearly home rehab projects from the government money, and there isn’t enough to go around, those left on the waiting lists are chosen for the World Changers work.”

These hardworking and dedicated teens actually had to pay $260 and give up a week of being lazy by the pool on summer break to help with the program.

All would tell you it’s worth the sacrifice. Meeting new friends, hands on learning, and the gratification of helping those who really appreciate the effort. Several local teens joined in on the work.

Homeowners on the list to have work done were amazed at the work ethic, the smiling faces and the politeness of the workers as they nailed boards, removed shingles, repaired 10 roofs, built decks and ramps, repaired decks and much more.

The group were hosted at night at Rockingham County

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E vents COMMUNITY EDUCATION HOUSE CALLS - CALL IN RADIO SHOW 11:30am - Every Wednesday 1490 WLOE AM - 1420 WMYN AM.

10:30am - Wednesday, July 15 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room For more information call Anita Fox at 336-623-9713, ext. 2676

SUPPORT GROUPS HIV/AIDS Meetings Held Monthly. For more info call 800-924-3193 Teresa Hart ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Wednedays - 8pm - Morehead Hospital Dining Room Tuesdays & Fridays - Rock of Eden Spray Methodist 8-9pm AL-ANON - Fri’s - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous 8pm - Rock of Eden Spray Methodist Wed’s - Morehead Hosp. Dining Room Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm ACOA - Adult Children of Alcoholics 6pm - every Thursday, Morehead Hosp. Downstairs Classroom Call Linda Bledsoe at 280-0496 COMMUNITY OF HOPE SUPPORT GROUP

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For adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games, make crafts and ejnoy activities. Call Brenda Moor at 336-6231077 or 336-613-5174 after 6pm

MEETINGS & CLASSES

CHRONIC DISEASE MANGT.

MOREHEAD AT THE MALL Please call 627-0409, 8 am-5pm to register for Chronic Disease Mang. classes.

Physician referral required • CARDIAC WELLNESS • CARDIAC REHABILITATION • DIABETES MANAGEMENT • OPEN GYM • PULMONARY REHAB PRGM. • SMOKING CESSATION

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CLASSES AND JOB SEEKER SERVICES offered at Goodwill Industries of Central NC Community Resource Center of Reidsville. Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes, English as a 2nd Language. Introduction to Computers/Basic Computer & Keyboarding Class, Software for Career Development (HRD) Advanced Computer Class, Money Smart (HRD), Job Search Boot Camp, Resume Development, Free Computer/ Internet, phone and fax access for job search or educational purposes.

LOOK GOOD - FEEL BETTER Smith-McMichael Cancer Center July 20 - 10am-noon Helps patients learn to disguse the physical side effects experienced with chemotherapy or radiation. Registration required - call 336-623-9713 WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wednesday evening at 7pm FREE to Public! Door Prizes!

Come taste the most nutritious and delicious beverage you will ever drink. Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden, NC (next to library) 627-4325 SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS Tuesdays, July 7 & 21, 7pm-8:30pm Morehead Hosp. Downstairs Classroom

YOGA CLASSES - Terri Lea, certified Yoga instructor at In Touch. Beginner & Intermediate Welcome - - 118-A Arbor Lane, Eden. 623-9138 to register EDEN - CITYHALL - EDEN ROOM Ongoing Classes Tues’ 8:30-9:45am or CB Hut - Boone Rd., Eden, Weds. 6pm7:15pm $72 for 6 week session or $15 per class (must have min. number of students, class sizes limited, reg. early) REIDSVILLE Raymond James Fin. Services - Old Wilkerson Funeral Home Ongoing Classes , Monday nights - Limited space 6:00-7:15pm - $72 for 6 week session or $15 per class (must have min. number of students, class sizes limited, reg. early) TANG SOO DO KARATE classes ages 6 and up held each Tues & Thurs. at the Boone Road Comm.Center from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Instructor Chuck Garcia: 623-3971 YOUTH MEETING - AGES 12 - 18 Dinner 6pm, Meetings Fridays 7pm Bethlehem United Methodist Church Off Hwy 14 - South of Eden MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Meetings 2nd Thursday each month at 6:30pm - 8pm, at the Whitcomb Student

Center at RCC. The PFC Jerry L. McKinney Detachement is seeking to expand its detachement with new members and businesses willing to help.

336-613-3171 or emial tthorne@triad.rr.com WENTWORTH RUITAN CLUB Newly organized Ruitan Club meets 2nd Tuesday of each month. Welcoming any interested members.For more information contact: Charles Boswell @ 336-3424346 or Sharon Reynolds @ 336-6130474 FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month 6:30pm- 8:00pm, DSS Conf. Room. Jo Wilson 342-1394 PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP Tuesday, July 21, 2pm Morehead Hosp. Education Classroom “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” Meet every 2nd Thursday of the month at 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg (Madison) You do not have to be a vet to attend.

GRIEFSHARE & DIVORCE CARE Support groups for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them or needing help healing from pain of separation or divorce. Every Mon. from 6:308:00pm, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Hwy., Eden. Call 623-1114, 558-5947 or visit www.growingoaks.org

COUNTY PET OVERPOPULATION PROBLEM News stories involving pets and animal shelters are very common. Negative stories can become international headlines in minutes (Does Michael Vick ring a bell?). Much closer to home is local news story that made head-

lines across the State a year ago.

You may recall, when disease spread through the shelter in Reidsville that 61 animals were euthanized (that’s a nice way of saying “put down”). As sad and upsetting that this news was, you

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may be surprised to know that approximately 3,500 animals from across the County are euthanized each year. To put this into perspective, if nothing changes, a baby born in 2008 will outlive more than 225,000 shelter animals, over a 65 year lifetime.

Animals are euthanized for various reasons, the most glaring of which is that they simply don’t have a home. Of those animals, around 1,500 are able to find or are returned to homes each year.

Many of the 3,500 other animals aren’t’ adoptable though, and even if they were, there aren’t enough homes in Rockingham County in which to place 5,000+ animals every year.

Rockingham County has a pet overpopulation problem which may endanger citizen’s health and safety as well as the health and safety of animals.

Finding ways to reduce Rockingham County’s pet overpopulation is vital to breaking the reproduction-to-euthanasia cycle.

In the absence of new solutions, a growing number of unwanted and feral animals will continue to show up at the shelter, where their chances of survival are still not good.

A true countywide animal shelter is at the heart of new solutions. A citizen advisory commit-

tee, formed to make recommendations to elected officials, meets regularly to discuss this project.

Targeted for completion in 2010, the new shelter will be centrally located in Wentworth. It s also hoped that it becomes a unified operation serving all County jurisdictions. Design feature such as a spay and neuter clinic and adoption center are recommended to address pet overpopulation and high euthanasia rates. If the present course continues, the costs, both in terms of tax dollars and animal lives, will continue to climb higher and higher.

Thirty years ago, the euthanasia method was gunshot.

In the mid 1980’s, local veterinarians’ concern over that method and concern that animals collected by law enforcement had little chance to find homes, prompted one local veterinary hospital to offer a temporary solution. The County and City of Reidsville soon contracted with Reidsville Veterinary Hospital to provide a temporary holding facility on the backside of their property. As part of the agreement, animal control officers began using and on-site gas chamber to euthanize animals, thus ending the practice of euthanasia by gun. The arrangement was meant to be a short-

term way to bridge the gap until the County and Reidsville could find a more permanent solution.

Nearly 25 years later, the limitations in Reidsville Veterinary Hospital’s “temporary” fix are obvious. It was built and designed to meet 1980’s standards and an intake of approximately 1,000 animals per year.

Reidsville Veterinary Hospital has waited patiently for the County and Reidsville to come up with another solution, each year recommitting to provide the shelter because there is no other facility capable of handling the unwanted and stray animals. The estimated cost for operating a shelter in the future is still being worked out, but the County believes it has saved considerably by contracting with the Hospital throughout this period.

Reidsville Veterinary Hospital has given notice that they will not renew their contract to provide shelter services due to a road project slated for 2010 that will force them to relocate.

Consistent with their sense of obligation to help the citizens and animals in the County for the past 25 years, they will continuer to provide shelter services until there is another solution in place or when they move, whichever comes first.

NEW CHILDCARE CENTER Stop By & See All The Great Ideas We Will Be Offering.

524 Morgan Rd • Eden Phones :

336-627-0031 If no answer call 336-552-5643 336-432-2642

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AGES 2 - 5 WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY

3PM - 6PM

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Owner - Sharon Price • Supervisor Lisa Price • State Regulated • DSS Vouchers Accepted • Summer Program Planned • Before and After School Programs • Competitive Rates

Taking Applications for Part-Time Help

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E vents MINORITY BUSINESS ASSOC. Meets 1st Monday of each month at 6:00pm G&D Recording - Washington St. Call Butch at 627-7600 for details.

WENTWORTH RUITAN CLUB This newly organized Ruitan Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month. We welcome any interested members from the Rockingham County area. For more information contact: Future meeting will be held at Wentworth United Methodist Church.

Charles Boswell336-342-4346 or Sharon Reynolds 336-613-047 EDEN’S WOMEN’S CLUB 3rd Thurs. of month - 7pm. Call 623-7290 for locations.

SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP meets at Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry St., Eden. Dinner, child care provided. Door prizes. Meeting sponsored by the Rock. Co. Partnership for Children, Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center, and Wal-Mart. Meetings are free.

Call Beverly at 342-9676 to register.

MEALS

SALVATION ARMY Free Meals To Those In Need. Monday thru Friday 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden - Now Sunday 9:30 worship 11am Sunday School. Capt John Sikes

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MUSIC AT THE BARN Tuesdays 7pm the door open at the Barn, 151 Gant Road, Eden. - Bluegrass music & jam sessions. Free to public.

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Headliners are featured from 8pm - 9:15 and then there is jamming until everyone is ready to go home!

July 21 - Dusty Ridge July 28 - Open Jam August 4 - Young at Heart GRASSHOPPERS GAME The Eden Chamber is sponsoring Chamber Night with the Greensboro Grasshoppers on Saturday evening, August 22. Tickets are $20 and that includes reserved seat & meal.

Please call the Chamber at 623-3336 and let us know by July 31 if you wish to attend.

O T H E R S PECIAL E VENTS

LIVING PROOF LIVE SIMULCAST August 28-29, 2009 First Presbeteryain Church, Eden Reservations requested, if space is left tickets will be sold at door. $15.

336-623-3962 RED CROSS BLOODMOBILES Call 349-3434 for additional information.

All of the following are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • July 17 - American Red Cross, 3692 NC 14, Reidsville - 10am - 2:30pm • August 4 - Madison Presb. Church 11:30 am - 4pm • Aug. 5 - Reidsville YMCA - 504 Main St. Reidsville. 2:00pm - 6:30pm • Aug. 6 - Eden YMCA, 301 Kennedy St., Eden. 2pm - 6:30pm • Aug 10 - Madison UMC, 110 W. Academy St., Madison - 3pm - 7:30pm • Aug. 12 - Annie Penn Hosp., 618 S.

RAFFLE OF QUILT HELD HUMANE SOCIETY

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Main St., Reidsville, 1pm - 5:30pm • Aug. 13 - Morehead Hosp., 117 E. Kings Hwy. Eden. - 6:30am - 11am 3:30pm • Aug. 15 - Yancyville Rd VFD., 3361 US Hwy. 158, Reidsville, 10am - 2:30pm • Aug. 19 - City of Eden Public Works, 1050 Klyce St., Eden - 11am - 3:30pm • Aug. 28 - Bridgesotne Aircraft Trie, 802 S. Ayersville Rd., Mayodan DOWNTOWN BICYCLE CRUISE Every Thursday, 7-8pm and Every Saturday 3:15pm Enjoy the company and a leisurely ride through historic Reidsville. All ages and all bicycles welcome. Meet at the SW Market St. parking lot, beside the Backstreet Buzz.

CONCERT IN THE PARK Freedom Park - Eden - Bring chairs!

Saturday, July 25- 6:30 - 8:30pm Carolina Roustabouts Saturday, August 29th Heart Strings and Piney Ridge NEW BOOK STORE - FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY USED BOOKSTORE Proceeds benefit the Madison, Maoydan, and Stoneville Libraries. Prices from .25¢ $2.00. Over 7,000 books! Members of the Wester RC Friends club can shop at 50% off!. 103 2nd Avenue, Mayodan. Hours Fridays 10-5 & Sat 10 -2 SENIOR DANCE - July 27th from 7-10 at the CB Hut, Boone Road, Eden. Come at 5:30 for line dance lessons. $5 per person. Concessions available.

GENERAL CAMPMEETING Church of the Living God Held at the John Three Worship Center 3995 Vienna Dozer Rd. - Pfafftown, NC Phone 336-922-3394 July 27 - 31, Services 10am & 7:30pm Special singing.

BLUEGRASS GOSPEL MUSIC BY THE LAWSON FAMILY King Memorial Baptist Chruch 811 West Avuenu - Eden Saturday, July 18, 7pm.

Admission Free YARD SALE- FUND RAISER The Rockingham County Literacy Project will be holding a Yard Sale fund raiser: Saturday, August 15, 7-11 a.m.

Parking lot above Price & Associates and Macy J's (former Bank of America parking lot) - just west of the RCLP office (inside at RCLP office, 705-A Washington Street, Eden in case of inclement weather) The Literacy Project uses volunteer tutors and provides materials to help adults in Rockingham County learn to read, write, speak English, or do basic math.

Jean Light Kinyon at 627-0007.

IT’S BINGO AT THE LIBRARY TIME AGAIN! A program for our adult patrons?Join us at the Eden Public Library for another night of BINGO on Thursday, August 20th at 6:30 pm. We are located at 598 S. Pierce Street in Eden. Come and bring a friend or two!

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The Rockingham County Humane Society is selling raffle tickets to raise funds to care for the homeless animals of Rockingham County. Items for the raffle include a handmade pet themed quilt from Two Rivers Quilt Guild in Eden, Craftsman 9 piece wrench set from Sears in Reidsville, donated Yankee Candle gift basket, as well as diamond earrings and a pearl bracelet from Arthur’s Jewelry in Reidsville.

Elaine Sparks will display the handmade quilt in the store front window of Elaine’s Antiques on Washington Street in Eden from July 13, 2009 to July 27, 2009. Business owners interested in displaying the quilt for any time during the month of August or any person wishing to buy raffle tickets is encouraged to contact Amanda Rorrer at amanda.rorrer@yahoo.com.

Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5 and will be available for purchase at Elaine’s Antiques.

The drawing for the raffle will be held in September at Eden’s

Riverfest and ticket holders do support and annual fundraisers not have to be present to win. for all general operation needs Volunteers at the Humane such as pet food and supplies, vetSociety are excited to begin this erinary care, facility utilities and fundraiser for the animals and maintenance. would like to express their thanks The Rockingham County to the local businesses and the Humane Society is a no-kill shelladies of Two Rivers Quilt Guild ter which also offers low cost who donated items for the raffle. spay and neuter clinics the first All proceeds from the raffle will Monday of each month. Pet owndirectly benefit homeless, aban- ers must call in advance to make doned, and abused animals in an appointment for the clinic.

Rockingham County.

The The facility is open to the public Rockingham County Humane Wednesday through Saturday 11Society is a 501(c)(3) organiza- 4. Donations such as pet food, tion established in 1975. Run toys, treats, paper towels, kitty litsolely by community volunteers, ter, cleaning supplies and old its mission is to help as many newspaper are always needed and homeless animals as possible find appreciated. For more informaloving homes. Rockingham tion about ways to help or to regCounty Humane Society receives ister for the spay and neuter clinno funding from the state, county, ic, please call 623-4428. Your Buy a ticket to suppor the Rockingham County Humane or the Humane Society of the US support is appreciated and tax Society and get a chance to win this beautiful hand made and is not affiliated with the deductible as allowed by NC state quilt.

County Animal Shelter in tax law.

Reidsville, NC. The Rockingham County Humane Society is the EDITORIAL: NOTES FROM FORREST BRAY... only privately run animal shelter MADISON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING in our county. Since it is completely funded on donations, the MADISON -The first item under walk cafes and whose property County Commissioners meeting organization relies on community discussion concerned nuisance could be used, public or private, to speak for the resolution. abatement and how much to since alcoholic beverages would Discussion was held on the an Le charge for each violation. be served.

Sounds like the streets amount of money the County has ns Where Green Mea Choices seemed to be $250 or of Paris in downtown Madison. I spent on water and sewer lines Real Food for a Real Deal! $125 per violation. love sidewalk cafes! along Highway 220, in the hopes Rick Moore spoke on an Bobby Scott, Town that more commercial developapplication for a game room per- Manager, addressed a breakdown ment would occur in the area and mit. It was unclear to me whether at the Town’s water treatment bring more money into the this was to be a gambling estab- plant and the associated cost. County, yet this has not haplishment, a place where people According to Scott, insurance pened. In my opinion all that has 401 N. Ayersville Rd. • Mayodan, NC could go to play video games or will cover the cost, including happened is that NC 68 has 336-548-4338 somewhere to use the internet for temporary equipment. turned into a big parking lot. a charge.

He was asked to apply A resolution was presented Some development in the Mayodan Events Center for a permit and fill out the nec(NC TIP R2413) to include NC Stokesdale and Oak Ridge areas Now Open essary forms.

He said his attor220/NC 68 in a new five-year has been done. Do we in “Sunday Lunch At The Center” - 11:30 - 3:00 ney advised him not to fill out plan for highway construction. Rockingham County need to Now Serving Mon. - Thurs., 10:30 am - till 8:00 pm any forms. This seems to be a Mickey Silver, Mayor of work toward outer loops or some Fri.10:30 am till 9:00 pm • Fresh Country Breakfast gray area.

Madison, signed the resolution. other means to catch up on this Sat. 5:30 am - 8:00 pm Sat. & Sun. A question arose about sideGarland Rakestraw will be at the trend?

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Want to be remembered in a monumental way. Leave your print on the future with a laserengraved brick from Triad-based Pine Hall Brick, which will be laid in a sold sand base and placed in honorary walkways around the animal shelter entrance and throughout the grounds of the facility.

Proceeds from the paver sales will be used, along with other donations and county funds, to both construct and equip the facility.

You can purchase a paver to remember a beloved pet, commemorate an anniversary or birthday, honor a valued family member, yourself or a veteran, or simply recognize an animal loving friend.

Churches, church groups, civic groups and more can put a brick on the walk, too.

Brick pavers are available in three varieties: 4x8 - $100, 8x8 $200 or 8x8 with Paw print emblem $300.

Each paver can accommodate 3 lines of text with 18 char-

acters per line (including punctuation and spaces).

All donations that go to the Rockingham County Animal Shelter Campaign are tax deductible.

Rockingham County plans to open its new 10,000 square foot animal shelter in early 2010. The new shelter will be an adoption focused state-ofthe-art facility devoted to providing humane shelter, minimizing public health risks and the spread of communicable diseases and to provide proper containement for potentially aggressive animals.

This facility is hoping to reduce the annual euthanasia rate and promote responsible pet ownership and population control.

Donations and requests for pavers can be made to P.O. Box 206, Wentworth, NC 27375.

For more information call 336-342-8342 or fax to 336-3428015. Contact them by email at: julieswanner@yahoo.com.

The ROCKINGHAM

County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued vehicle, felony larceny of motor vehicle, common law robbery, larceny after b&e, misdemeanor larceny, 2 counts of Felony B&E with Larceny, Felony possession of stolen goods, 18 counts of misdemeanor larceny. There are pending charges for escape and assault for this incident. The detention officer was not injured.

ROCKINGHAM LITERACY PROJECT HOLDS TRAINING The Rockingham County Literacy Project will hold Adult Literacy Tutor Training on Thursdays and Tuesdays, July 9, 14, 16, and 21, from 4 till 7 p.m., at its 705-A Washington Street location. Volunteers are greatly needed; 30 local students are on the waiting list.

Call Jean Light Kinyon at 6270007 for more information or to pre-register.

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REGISTER STUDENTS FOR FALL

BUSINESS & TECH. CENTER COMPLETES FIRST YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAMP Mark Wells

WENTWORTH - (JULY 9, 2009) The Rockingham County Business & Technology Center (RCBTC) today announces the closing presentations and celebration of its Youth Entrepreneurship Camp, scheduled for 2:00 PM on Friday, July 10 at the Rockingham County Agricultural Center in Wentworth. Many parents and local dignitaries are expected to attend.

With over 20 local middle

Trinity Wesleyan Christian School

Now registering students for our new Kindergarten Class which will begin in August, 2009.

Plans are to start a five year old kindergarten class in 2009 and add a grade each year for the next five years.

For more information or to ask for a Registration Packet call 623-3214 or 623-2926 TWCS is the next step in your child’s education, following the tradition of excellence found in Trinity Wesleyan Education Center’s well established Child Care Program.

TRINITY WESLEYAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AND TRINITY WESLEYAN Education Center are ministries of Trinity Wesleyan Church located at 186 E. Aiken Rd, Eden, NC 27288 Rev. Wayne A. Johnson, Senior Pastor

school students, the weeklong camp has taught the basics of business planning in a fun, lively environment. “It’s been great to hear the students having so much fun while learning,” expressed Mark Wells, RCBTC Executive Director. The camp was designed to broaden the students’ minds to consider entrepreneurship as a career path after they have attained their education.

“Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of our economy, and they will certainly be critical to its turnaround. Our office supports adult entrepreneurs in many ways, but we felt it was time to start seeding the County with future entrepreneurs as well,” said Wells. The 2009 Youth Entrepreneurship Camp will serve as a pilot project to determine if the summer camp model is an effective means of teaching youth about owning and running businesses.

About the Rockingham County Business & Technology Center: The RCBTC is an e-NC Authority Business and Technology Telecenter designed to create an entrepreneur-friendly, technology-enabled environment in Rockingham County.

The RCBTC helps entrepreneurs learn how to plan, start and grow businesses, while making sure they understand how to use technology to be competitive in today's global marketplace. For more information call (336) 3427853 or visit www.rcbtc.org.

RCC - Fall registration will be held July 13-15 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. However, to be able to register for classes at that time, students need to have started the application process by July 10 at noon. This process includes filling out the application, taking placement tests, applying for financial aid and more.

Those who start the process after July 10 will be able to register for classes during the Aug. 18-20 registration period.

The fall schedule contains a list of classes being offered.

Copies are now available in all buildings on campus and online at www.rockinghamcc.edu.

For more information, call 3424261.

MADISON-MAYODAN RECREATION DEPARTMENT BEGINS REGISTRATION FOR SEVERAL SPORTS

The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Commission will be taking registration for the following: Tackle Football, Football Cheerleaders, Flag Football, Youth Volleyball and Farris Memorial Park Fall Soccer.

Registrations for these fall athletic programs will be at the Recreation Center beginning Monday, July 6th. Registration will end on Friday, August 7th.

The center is located at 300 S. Second Ave. Mayodan.

Tackle Football : Tackle 1 : Ages 7-9 Tackle 2 : Ages 10-12 Must turn 7 by Sept. 15 and cannot turn 13 before Sept. 15 Medical Physical is required

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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Fees: Madison-Mayodan Resident $10.00 Non-Resident $15.00 User Fee $30.00 Flag Football: Ages 5-7 (Coed) Must turn 5 by Sept. 15 and cannot turn 8 before Sept. 15 Football Cheerleaders: Ages 5-12 Must turn 5 by Sept. 15 and cannot turn 13 before Sept.15 Youth Volleyball Ages 9-11 Ages 12-15 must turn 9 by Sept. 15 and cannot turn 16 before Sept. 15 Fees: $15.00 for residents of Madison or Mayodan $20.00 for non-residents of Madison or Mayodan Non-residents are required to purchase a User-Fee card 35.00 Individual or $50.00 Family Volleyball & Flag Football Players must purchase jersey for $12.00 Cheerleaders - Pom Poms $10.00 / Cheer Uniform Cost is to be determined For more information or questions, call Thad Shermer at 548-9572 or 548-2789 Farris Memorial Park Soccer - Registration will begin Monday, July 6th & end on Friday, August 7th Ages 3-13 Must turn 3 by Sept.15 and cannot turn 14 before Sept.15 Flat fee: $40 for everyone For more information, call Jason Swisher at 548-2789 or 548-9572

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The Front Porch-Wine tasting!

The wine tasting will take place on Friday July 17th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at their 702 Washington Street location.

There will be live entertainment and food samples. Cool off on a hot summer night with some delicious Spanish wines. Hasta Luego! Call 627-9041 for more information.

Kim’s Downtown Café Kim continues to offer the best in home cooked meals at her Monroe Street location. Enjoy vegetables, sandwiches and her Thursday meatloaf special.

Draper Music-Bluegrass Jam! Guitar and banjo lessons are offered by Lynwood Lunsford of Draper Music. Lynwood has begun a weekly Friday bluegrass jam, open to all pickers and the public, starting around noon each Friday and lasting until closing.

Call him at 635-1800.

Draper Village Antique Auction Gallery Draper has an Antique Auction Gallery offering antiques, collectibles, furniture and estates starting at 5:00pm on the 3rd Saturday night of the month.

There will be food on site. The Auction Gallery is located at 136 N Fieldcrest Rd, besides Granny's Variety and Antiques.

The next auction will be June 20th.

Check www.auctionzip.com for pictures and complete listing.

Contact Linda Wyatt at 336-6162113 for more information.

Second time Around/New Beginnings Too!/My Child’s Closet If you want to look great at a low cost or need to save money on children’s clothing and toys, stop by these Washington Street businesses that sell gently used items.

Second Time Around is located at 613 Washington Street. New

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On Saturday evening at approximately 9pm the Eden Police Department and Eden Fire Department was called to the scene of what appeared to be a breaking and entering and larceny and attempted arson to the Old Time Baptist Church located at 1121 E Meadow Road in Eden.

Undisclosed items were taken and the perpetrator(s) apparently used some type of accelerant in several locations inside the church. Fire Marshal Tommy Underwood was notified and responded to the scene. Fire Marshal Underwood contacted William F. Marshall III special agent for the ATF to assist in the investigation. Evidence was collected and has been sent to the SBI lab in Raleigh.

Eden Police and Eden Fire Department are urging anyone with information about this case to please contact Detective William East with the Eden Police 336-623-9240 Ext 239 or contact the Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683 your identity need not be revealed. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1000 dollar reward for any information leading the arrest of perpetrator(s).

Beginnings Too! is located at 653 Washington Street, two doors from My Child’s Closet.

The Dance Store and More—First Anniversary!

July 7th was their first year anniversary. Please stop by and congratulate owner Angel Harris and take advantage of special sales. The Dance Store is located at 655 Washington St. Eden, NC 27288. Hours are Tuesday-Friday 10:00am- 5:30pm and Saturday 10:00am -2:00pm. Call 623-1183 for more information.

Tee’s Pizza-Now Open!

This newest Draper Village eatery, located next to Jerry’s Restaurant, is now open offering pizza, chicken wings, breadsticks, subs, spaghetti and much more. They are open from 11:00am-2:00pm and 5:00pm10:00pm Tuesday –Saturday.

Call 627-1100 for a take-out.

Judith Warren Boutique and Bridal-New Location!

Judith Warren opened her exquisite boutique located at 640 Washington Street on Monday, June 22nd. Stop by and see her new location in the Olde Leaksville Shopping District. She has everything you need in formal wear or just to look your best at your next function. Call 6234292 for more information.

Riverhouse Gift and Gourmet Summertime is filled with birthday parties, bridal and baby showers and anniversaries/reunions.

Riverhouse Gift and Gourmet can make you the gift basket for all occasions. Stop by their 646 Washington Street location or call Ella McBride at 627-4200 for more information.

Santana’s—Opening July 20th!

This newest Eden restaurant, located in the former Western Steer building across from the flea market on Hwy 14 will open on Monday, July 20th. Stop by to enjoy this mixture of Mexican and American cuisine provided by owner Jorge Flores. This building has been completely renovated inside and out. Let’s support this new Eden business.

Call 623-1030 for more information.

Little River Bar and GrillOpening Soon This Washington Street restaurant is located in the former El

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Nominations are now being accepted from Rockingham County for the 2009 North Carolina Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service.

This year marks the 31st anniversary of this program that showcases North Carolina‚s most dedicated volunteers.

Through the years, North Carolinians have proven their concern and compassion for their neighbors by volunteering in their local communities.

Each county selects five individuals, businesses, and/or groups to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to their communities. One of the five recipients will be nominated to receive the NC Outstanding Volunteer Medallion. A local committee evaluates the nominations.

Nomination forms are available in Rockingham County at the Cooperative Extension Office, 525 NC Hwy 65, Suite 200, Reidsville NC 27320 (336-342-8230) or via email brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu Please return the completed forms to Brenda Sutton at the Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Office no later than Monday, August

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Take advantage of this opportunity to honor citizens who have shown concern and compassion for their Rockingham County neighbors by making a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service.

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This old photo is from the Francis Photography collection at the Eden Historical Musuem. They are as yet unidentified. If you think you know who is in the photo please contact: edenhistoricalmuseum@yahoo.com. You can write the museum at 656 Washington St., Eden, NC 27288 or call Julie Hampton Ganis at 336-623-3853.

PRESERVATION SOCIETY HARD AT WORK EDEN - History is always on the minds of the Eden Preservation Society members, and the museum on Washington Street in Eden is another item they concentrate on.

Some of the most recent items donated to the museum: -Randy Cresenzo donated a collection of Civil War bullets and other items and Ted Haapala donated a scanner to be used in the Francis Photography Room.

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first Monday of each month to hear “The Museum Matters,” hosted by Pat and Melissa Whitten.

A Cemetery Committee has been established for cleaning up historic cemeteries of the city.

Many of the old cemeteries are terribly overgrown and it appears that private citizens must take the lead to improve and maintain them in the dignified manner they deserve.

Earlier this year, a group of EPS members and a concerned citizen cleaned up the Reynolds Cemetery off Stadium Drive and the neighbors donated a garden bench.

This Fall, the group plans to clean up the old Barnett Cemetery in Spray. Later on, they hope to work on the Old Spray Cemetery on Church Street. This is a much larger project and will probably be spread over a longer period of time.

Volunteers, as well as contributions for supplies, are needed for both of these cemeteries as well as for future projects.

Contact David Clay At: 336-427-5711 Or Email Him At: davidclay@embarqmail.com By attending the Eden Preservation Society’s monthly Members’ Meetings, you can be a part of the discussions and plans for the Governor Morehead Park, the Supervisor’s House on Carroll Street, the Eden Historical Museum and upcoming events. The meetings are held on the fourth Monday night of the month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are sometimes held at the Eden Historical Museum unless construction is underway. In that event, they are held at Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry St., in the Genesis Room, 2nd Floor.

Upcoming meeting dates are : July 27, Aug. 24, and Sept. 28.

For information call Phyllis at 627-1762.

Please attend and bring along a friend!

STONEVILLE Chad Mitchell was recently officaily named the Parks and Recreation Director for the town of Stoneville.

His first golf fundraiser was held at the Ponderosa Golf Course and raised over two thousand dollars for the park.

“I would like to thank all of the golfers, sponsors and volunters who helped make it a success,” Mitchell remarked.

Baseball and softball games will he held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights during the summer months.

Mitchell asks that you come out and support the kids and enjoy the improved walking trail.

Starting in July there is a Farmers Market held in the vacant lot next to Fedelity Bank. Anyone interested in participating can call Martha at Summertime Tan 336-5734338, Glynda at CCo after 5pm at 336-573-9343 or Jean at Back-n-Time 336-338-2060.

MAYODAN MAN CONVICTED OF SEX OFFENSES A jury found 27 year old Christopher Vaughn guilty of Statutory Rape, Indecent Liberties with a Child, and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor this month in Rockingham County Superior Court. Vaughn was sentenced to 16-21 years in prison by Judge Ed Wilson.

Evidence revealed that Vaughn engaged in intercourse with a 15 year old child on October 27, 2007, after giving her marijuana.

Under North Carolina law, a person who engages in sexual intercourse with a child under 15 while being more than 6 years older than the child is guilty of statutory rape, even when there is no force involved.

LIBRARY BUSIER THAN EVER Customers checked out nearly 10% more books and materials from the Rockingham County Public Library in 20082009 than in the previous year.

The library’s annual circulation total of 549,756 bested the previous year’s total by almost 48,000 books.

This is the highest annual circulation for the library since 1999-2000 and the third highest in the past 14 years. Jay Stephens, director of the

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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Rockingham County Public Library, attributes the increase to current economic conditions and the quality of service provided by the library’s staff.

“The recession has brought more customers to our libraries, using our computers to search for jobs and taking advantage of the free resources we offer,” Stephens said. “At the same time our staff has done an excellent job of providing outstanding service to the public.”

ARMED ROBBERY, KIDNAPPING CHARGES FILED EDEN - On Saturday, July 4, 2009 at approximately 12:18 a.m. patrol officers responded to 1231 Robin Road in reference to an armed robbery.

According to the victim, Ali Christopher Shuff, he walked outside to lock his vehicle when he was approached by two black males armed with handguns. The armed suspects reached into the victim’s pockets, retrieved money and jewelry, and ordered him into the residence. Once inside the residence the suspects tied the victim’s hands in front of him and placed him inside a closet. The perpetrators then began searching and ransacking the house. While the suspects were searching the residence the victim’s girlfriend, Alisha Renee Martin, entered the residence. At gun point the assailants led her to a bedroom, blindfolded her, and put her into a closet separate from her boyfriend. The perpetrators then continued to search and ransack the residence.

Approximately fifteen minutes later the suspects left the residence operating Mr. Shuff’s black 1978 Chevrolet Caprice.

Investigators were summons to the scene as the investigation continued with a canvas of the neighborhood and interviews.

The victim’s vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen. At approximately 5:20 a.m. Henry County Sheriff’s Department located the stolen vehicle abandon in a field with signs that someone attempted to set it on fire. During the course of our investigation we were able to obtain warrants for two individuals. Damion Lavon Taylor, 21 yrs-old, of 636 Lee Street, Eden, N.C., and Darius Tremayne Brooks, 19 yrs-old, of 305 Monroe Street, Eden, N.C., have outstanding warrants for their arrest for Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, 2 counts of Second Degree Kidnapping, and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle.

On Saturday, July 4, 2009 at approximately 1:20 p.m., Darius Tremayne Brooks was located at the Morehead High School Fourth of July

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ACTS

OF KINDNESS – PART

by Diana Moran Continued from July 3 Issue...

Those who know pet birds know that they seldom survive the wild because of weather or lack of food and then there are the predators. So my heart was breaking. My husband Steve and I spent many hours and what turned into days calling and looking for BoBo to no avail. We asked around and told our friends. One of those friends was Kim Swann-King. Immediately she told me “Diana, I just feel like you’ll find him.” And she always asked about him when I came in Swann Paint.

Well, days went by, weeks went by, months and holidays went by. BoBo’s cage remained in its corner with his toys undisturbed. Callie, our Blue and Gold Macaw called his name with a deep sadness looking for him to answer her with a laugh or an exaggerated “Caaaaaaalie”. It made me cry to see her change over the months to a very clingy baby, which I attributed to her missing her buddie.

Spring came and friends wanted to know if I was going to get another bird. I had been offered rescues, but I just couldn’t connect and too birds have to choose you. I’ve heard it’s like that with horses. I really think my heart just wasn’t in it and how do you replace something without giving up hope that it will return. So I reconciled that I wouldn’t get another bird. BoBo could never be replaced. He was one of a kind. He had a wonderfully sweet nature with a quirky personality. He loved to ask for a nut and then drop it on the floor with a “whoops” followed with a devious laugh. He would create little ditties with Callie’s name in it just to entertain her. BoBo loved to learn new words, play with alphabet blocks and he had come to recognize some colors and letters. You see, African Greys are very intelligent and love challenges. It’s like having a five year old in the house.

Everyday I would let him and Callie out of their cages and BoBo would climb down his cage, walk across the floor and climb up on top of Callie’s. Now, that’s not to say, Callie liked this forward thinking little man trying to take over her castle, but she seemed to love his visits. Callie love to play her favorite game “See how many of BoBo’s toes I can catch.” He would run picking up those little feet yelling “Uh Oh!” as Callie stuck her beak through the cage spaces trying to get him to run faster. So you see why I just love birds; it really is better than anything on cable TV. Well, life went on and I do have a job. That job requires me to go to several meetings a month. After one of those meetings, Kim came up to me to let me know that a dear member of our community had passed and he had a pet scarlet macaw. She went on to tell me how much that bird had meant to Ed and that his sweet wife was taking care of this grieving bird as well as dealing with her own broken heart. I told Kim I’d stop by to see if I could help with the big bird. So Steve and I dropped in unannounced and followed a friend back to the

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screened in porch where friends and family were gathered around Laura. We introduced ourselves and I told her that I would be glad to help her with her bird, if nothing else but to clean his cage.

She suddenly got a strange look on her face and asked if I had birds. I responded “yes” and told her that I had a macaw myself.

She then asked if I had had an African Grey and I again responded “yes” with a hint of sadness. I told her I had lost him and before I could finish she said “you lost him in the fall, in November.” I quickly said “yes, Election Day.” She said “it was a warm, balmy day.” I said “yes it was drizzling rain that day.”

Laura looked me dead in the eye and asked “Do you want your bird back?” My heart started to palpitate and I quickly responded “Do you have my bird?” Laura said “no, but I know who does, just think about it.”

I quickly went into shock and the conversation quickly changed to “Do you want to meet John Wayne Duke?” We went back to a beautiful sunroom where a magnificent, bright, red bird perched on a swing. Laura opened the cage and out came this beautiful scarlet macaw.

Anyone who has ever thought of having a macaw has thought of having a scarlet. Their plumage is absolutely stunning and can only be described as the color of ripe red summer tomato. Well, I stood awe-struck in the presence of this wonderful creature and this petite woman who raised her arm and lifted him off his perch.

Duke, of course, said “hello” and quickly turned his attention toward his mama. We talked about Duke and I again repeated my invitation to help her with him.

I timidly asked her about BoBo, not wanting to get my hopes up. A thousand questions went through my mind, none more important than was BoBo all right. Laura told the story of how a neighbor had found BoBo in the leaves the day after the election and had called to ask her if it was her bird. She said that Duke was safe and sound in his

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EDEN -The 14th Annual Fun Parade held by the Fairs in Eden was once again a great event for anyone waxing patriotic.

Over 700 attended to walk, ride, scoot, push or pedal their way through the streets for a patriotic show of support of our troops and our freedoms.

The Rockingham County Honor Guard were present as Grand Marshalls and led the parade which also featured Mayor John E. Grogan and 100 Year Young Ray Warner.

There were bikes as well as scooters, golf carts, cars, a motorcycle, wagons, electric cars and more as well as strollers filled with some of the youngest participants.

Creativity was not lacking as the decorated “floats” built by families included airplanes, on of Amelia Earhart and another with red white a blue decorations as well, pony drawn carriages, wagons with people as well as pets along for the ride, and costumed citizens decorated for the occasion were also to be found.

Animals weren’t held down to dogs either, there were ponies, llamas, and goats.

Alice Fair, whose idea it was for the parade over a decade ago, was present to announce the beginning of the parade.

The parade ended as usual with ice cold watermelon for all, and with plans of next years entries in several people’s heads.

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MAD/MAY - Join us for a fun day on the river Saturday, August 1st for the Dan River Boat Race sponsored by the MadisonMayodan Recreation Department. This will be the 20th Anniversary where people with their canoes and kayaks have gathered from all over North Carolina and Virginia to compete for trophies and prizes.

Lunch is provided for the racers, however spectators can purchase lunch on site. The Airport Drive-In will cater the lunch. Entertainment will be provided by Kirby Wilkins of Reidsville. Kirby will be playing your favorite tunes from the 70’s.

Our sponsors are as follows : Autumn Creek Vineyards, A New Dawn Realty, Airport Restaurant, All About Floors, Dan River Basin Association, Dan River Company, Get Outdoors, Rockingham County Tourism

Development Authority, Sutherland Products, Y&W Farm Center, Three Rivers Outfitters, and M-M Auto Glass and Trim.

The race begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Lindsey Bridge access site in Madison. Racers will travel 2.5 miles to the finish line at the 704 Bridge Access in Madison. A shuttle will be provided. Prizes will be awarded to winners in each category. Age categories include those 16 and under, 17-39, 40-59, 60-over.

Boat rentals are first come, first serve, but are available on-site and life jackets are required for everyone.

Pre-registration is $15 per person and on-sire registration is $20 per person, which includes lunch and a t-shirt.

Check-in is from 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. at the Lindsey Bridge Access site in Madison. For more information call 548-9572.

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Above: Members of the Eden Fire Department Auxiliary presented Boone Reynolds Funeral Home with a Crepe Myrtle in thanks for his recent donation of an enclosed trailer.

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HOSPICE FUNDRAISER SET Hospice of Rockingham County will host its fundraising event in a special place this year, Autumn Creek Vineyards. On July 19th, rain or shine, from 2-6pm the event will feature live music by The Embers and local favorites The Impacts.

The Shagin’ in the Vines is a benefit for Hospice of Rockingham county and tickets are $25 in advance, $30 the day of the event. Children under 10 admitted free.

Gates will open at 12:30pm at Autumn Creek Vineyards, 356 Means Creek Road, Mayodan.

Guests are welcome to bring picnic baskets, but food will also be available for purchase at the event. No outside coolers and beverages allowed and no glass containers of any kind.

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"PANTHER PRIDE” AT IT’S BEST

For the first time ever in Morehead High School's history, three Army JROTC Cadets will be attending the colleges of their choice at the expense of the U.S. Army. Chelsea Dix.-Major Anthropology, Appalachian State University, Tiffany Mundy.-Major Nursing, East Carolina University and Chris Edwards.-Major Engineering, North Carolina A & T. All three cadets have signed letters of intent to attend their respected schools in the Fall 2009 semesters.

They are the top three leaders in the MHS program. All three are National Honor Society members, members of the JROTC Drill Team/Color Guard, Rifle Team and Raider Team. Each one of them has completed eight semesters of JROTC and have participated in over 200+ hours of community service and service learning projects.

Randy Brown, right, American Legion’s Department ViceCommander for Division III installs new officres for Post 79.

New officers for 2009-2010 are as follows (l-r) Jim Clark 2nd Vice-Commander, Bobby Thompson - Sgt. At Arms, Curtis Fretwell - Post Commander, Tommy Moore - Service Officer, and Tom Lanier - Finance Officer. The American Legion Post 79 the first Monday of each month.

Refreshments are from 5:30pm-6:00pm, meeting starts at 6pm. District Attorney Phil Berger Jr. will be the guest speaker for the August meeting.

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TRI CITY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP DONATES $500 TO THE EDEN YMCA YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAM Pictured Left to Right: Tim Mize Tri-City, Barry Mabe YMCA, Sam Coates Tri-City, Kevin Coates Tri-City. Over $3,800 has been raised with the help of Tri-City Automotive Group and Chevrolet. Mabe said, “We are adding new roofs on all the dug outs, purchasing a new pitching machine, and making improvements on the three fields located at the YMCA.”

NADE DIGEST NAMES PREUSS AS CO-EDITOR RCC - Michael Preuss, Title III “I am strongly committed to activity director at Rockingham the community college concept Community College, of offering access, has been named as a opportunity and equity volunteer co-editor for to all students andto the NADE Digest, the biidea of education as an annual, international integral and important publication of the part of life” said Preuss.

National Association “Developmental educafor Developmental tion is intended to facilEducation. itate these goals.”

Preuss “It is an honor to Articles subbe asked to serve on mitted to NADE Digest the editorial board of a focus on these concerns and othpublication in your field of ers in a variety of ways. expertise,” said Preuss. According to submission guide“Developmental education is one lines, articles may emphasize of theleading concerns in innovative approaches, best pracAmerican higher education and I tices, how meaningful research look forward to reviewing the effects teaching and learning, or scope of articles that are being techniques to enhance student submitted for publication regard- performance. ing this important field.”

Preuss began his editorial According to Preuss, duties on June 25 and will also approximately 60 percent of stu- write several articles for the jourdents nationwide who submit nal. Preuss has also been pubapplications to attend a commu- lished in the Journal of nity college need developmental Developmental Education, the (remedial) courses. Only a small Community College Times and portion of those students, howev- onthe Educational Resource er, continue their education and Information Center database. attain a degree.

THE ROCKINGHAM COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE

Disabled A merican Veterans IS HOSTING

THE 2ND ANNUAL BIKE RALLY for the Disabled American Veterans on August 1, 2009.

Registration will start at 8am in the Wolf Creek Harley Davidson parking lot (2018 Barnes St., Reidsville, NC). We will depart at 10am on a short ride and will arrive at the Opportunity Center in Wentworth. The riders will be entertained with live music and in keeping with the military theme, riders may want to test their skills in our biker proficiency test (biker games). Food venders will be on site, along with other venders and last but not least, a 50/50 drawing and door prizes. Also a prize will be given for the best and worst bike!

This is a non alcoholic event.

All proceeds will be used by the Rockingham County Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans to further our mission in helping Disabled Veterans.

For more information call Dan at 336-342-7123

WOOD APPOINTED EDEN CHAMBER PRESIDENT EDEN - The Eden Chamber Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Jean Ann Wood as its new president. Mrs. Wood is the sixth president of the Eden Chamber of Commerce. She will assume the presidency on Monday, July 20, 2009.

“We had an excellent field of candidates for this position,” according to Ed Holbrook the Chamber's chairman. The board conducted a review process of all the applicants and then asked the top candidates to come in for personal interviews.

Mrs. Wood, a long time Rockingham County resident, comes to this position with the skill set were looking for in a new president. She had experience at both the board and volunteer level with all three chambers or commerce here in Rockingham County.”

Wood recently was with the Rockingham County Partnership for Children as their community awareness educator. She was very active connecting with various groups throughout the County and was responsible for marketing and promoting that organization. This includes her hosting a Community Accents Radio Show for WLOE/WMYN Radio.

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Winslow’s design was the Although the plants won’t result of a class assignment. mature and fill in for about two “Every spring the students years, the beauty and tranquility have to design a project for the provided by a water garden is campus,” said Overby. “This already present. year I said they had to design For the students, experience something using water, earth and building a water garden was releplants while blending design fun- vant as the appeal for such gardamentals – color, texture, form dens is growing rapidly among and size.” homeowners.

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years of service with Habitat. We would also like to thank Mr. And Mrs. Kenan Wright who donated this property..

Habitat’s next project will be to renovate a building donated by Mr. And Mrs. Richard Dyer of Dyer Sheet Metal at 249 The Boulevard. We plan to open a Restore and relocate the affiliate office in the building.

The Restore will recycle builder’s leftover job site materi-

als, therefore, helping reduce waste in the county landfill. It will accept business and household goods, except clothes to resale at “yard sale” prices.

Weekly store activity will also attract more people to this business district.

This Restore will be ongoing to serve the low to moderateincome buyers. It will enable those in need of these items to spend less in this time of recession.

The sales funds received by this ongoing housing ministry will be used to build and renovate houses with financially qualified low income families trying to escape overcrowded, unhealthy, substandard rental dwellings.

Together in community with you for others, Nancy Tate, Executive Director Rockingham Habitat for Humanity, Inc. 310 West Meadow Road, PO Box 393 Eden, NC 27289 Phone: (336) 627-0160

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THE CUTTING BOARD RESTAURANT COMING DOWNTOWN REIDSVILLE REIDSVILLE - A regional restaurant is planning to open its doors in downtown Reidsville by the end of the year.

The Cutting Board Restaurant in Burlington is expanding into the area by opening on the main floor of the former Bank of Reidsville building currently being rehabbed by RANA, LLC. The restaurant is expected to be open for business on Sunday, November 15.

“We look forward to bringing The Cutting Board to Reidsville and serving the community with an upscale restaurant which will not only offer the best in family dining but also serve the business community with a place to take clients, to have luncheon meetings or to host large banquets,” said John Burton of Alamance Restaurant Partners LLC, owners of The Cutting Board.

The vacant two-story building had been gathering dust at the corner of Morehead and South Scales Streets for 10 years before the City of Reidsville purchased it in 2007. The Reidsville City Council wanted to preserve this eye-catching building with its corner turret built in 1894 that housed the Bank of Reidsville for over half a century.

“This building has always been a distinctive cornerstone of our downtown area for as long as I can remember,” Mayor James Festerman said. “The Reidsville City Council didn’t want to see it deteriorate to the point where it would have to be torn down. It would eventually have come before Council for condemnation, which would have been tragic. Purchasing the building and getting a reputable developer to come in and make it a showplace again was a way we saw to help in the revitalization not only of our downtown but also of our

entire city.”

Raleigh-based developer Waheed Haq and his company, RANA, LLC, came forward with a proposal to purchase the building and turn it into condominiums and retail space. The company not only reimbursed the City its purchase price of the building but has brought some $1,500,000 in private investment to Reidsville’s downtown area.

City Manager D. Kelly Almond credits the Council with saving the historic structure.

as well, and in more ways than one. The Cutting Board plans to create up to 18 full-time and several part-time jobs,” added Tammy Spencer, the City’s director of marketing.

Burton indicated that there were two deciding factors for The Cutting Board when looking to Reidsville to open its new location. One was the obvious investment by the City in all of the downtown improvements. The other reason was based on a recent marketing analysis that

“Without a doubt, if it had not been for the City Council’s foresight and wisdom, this building would have decayed to the point where it could not be salvaged,” he said. “Now, instead of a blight on our downtown landscape, we will have a beautiful residential and commercial structure that will draw both our citizens and visitors back to Scales Street. That is because our City Council took a proactive step that is reaping the City over a million dollars in investment.”

“The Council’s strategy is working. The public investment in our own community is encouraging the private sector to invest

indicated Reidsville had a great need for a full service restaurant.

The Cutting Board will also be able to provide banquet seating for up to 150 people.

While the City had a vision for the building, it took a team effort to make that vision a reality.

“This development project will prove to be a significant accomplishment in the revitalization of downtown Reidsville,” said developer Haq. “2008 was the year of Reidsville as an ‘AllAmerica City’ and 2009 will help guarantee that downtown Reidsville is a destination point for all of Rockingham County as well as its neighbors.”

Haq says this is one of the best examples of team efforts in which he’s ever been involved.

“This collaborative effort between the City, a developer and a business entrepreneur is reflective of the good things going on in Reidsville,” he asserted. “The Cutting Board’s decision to come here is a sign of the City’s promising growth. Now, it is up to the citizens of Reidsville and Rockingham County to support this venture and make it even more successful.”

The Cutting Board Restaurant will offer quality dining that is reasonably priced. The menu will be a varied one, offering items for every taste, ranging from the 18-ounce Cowboy Ribeye to grilled chicken, pork chops, grilled salmon, pasta dishes, steak and shrimp and other combinations. Also featured are the restaurant’s chuckburger along with its famous potato salad on both the salad bar and the garnish bar.

“We have developed a reputation for excellent food, service and atmosphere in Burlington,” Burtonsaid. “You can be assured that will continue in our new location in Reidsville.

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Ceremonies get underway at 4:00 p.m. beginning with the Reidsville Faith Community Mass Choir, followed by a youth choir, ribbon cutting and more. At 6:00 p.m., beach music sensation Band of Oz will be appearing live. At 8:00 p.m. up-and-coming Country Music Star Justin Moore will grace the stage. Justin’s newest country billboard hit is “ Small Town USA.” The evening will conclude with The Ember*Ellas, a fantastic fire - dancing team. Emcees for the evening include Mark Childrey of Star 47 WGSR along with the crews from Simon 98.7 and Wolf Country 93.1. Food vendors will be selling a delicious array of items all evening.

Shuttle transportation will be provided courtesy of Pelham Transportation. Drop-off and pickup will be at Pennrose Mall.

Shuttles will run from 3:00 p.m . untill 11:00 p.m.

No coolers or pets allowed. An alcohol-free event. Free admission.

Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.

Market Square is located on Scales Street in downtown Reidsville. For more information, contact 336-349-1099.

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Recreation In The County EDEN RECREATTION NOTES The Eden Parks & Recreation Department will host a Dance on the last Monday of each month during the summer.

The cost is $5 per person.

Concessions will be available.

There will be noalcoholic beverages and no smoking allowed.

What: Music, Dancing, Fun & Fellowship Where: CB Hut in Eden When: Monday, July 27th Time : 7-10pm (come at 6:00 for line dance lessons) Cost: $5 per person Featuring: The City Limits Band The City Limits Band members are: John Pickeral, Frank Burroughs, Pete Walker and Rhonda Haynes. They play a variety of music including country, country rock, waltz, line dancing, square dancing, and cha-cha. They have been playing locally for about 25 years.

Concert in the Park The Parks and Recreation invites the public to come to a free concert in the park on Saturday, July 27th from 6:308:30 at the Kiwanis Amphitheatre. This month will feature the Carolina Roustabouts.

August 29th we will have Heart Strings and Piney Ridge. Come bring your chair and enjoy.

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• Senior Dance at the CB Hut featuring The City Limits Band ˆ Monday July 27th from 7-10.

Come at 6:00 for line dance lessons. $5 per person.

• One Stroke Painting/Landscape painting- 5 weeks of each Register Now!! Thursdays 9:00 - 12:00 • Water Color Paint Class register now, begins the week of August 19th . Wednesday or Friday 9:30 - 12:30.

• Anyone interested in participating in the Beth Moore video series please contact the center.

Class will be free but participants will need to pay for study materials.

• A Matter of Balance Class - for individuals who are concerned about safety and balance. Class will discuss ways to prevent falls and fractures and overcoming the fear of falling. Class includes videos, introduction to light exercise and refreshments. Class begins Monday, August 3rd at 9:00.

• Garden Stompers Walking group - Meet at the Garden of Eden Senior Center at 8:00am Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Anyone Welcome) we will begin at 8:00and walk until about 8:30 • Exercise Monday Wednesday (stand up or sit down exercise class using stretch bands, hand held weights and exercise balls and 8:15 on bingo day.

• Friday at the center at 8:30 9:00 and 8:15 on bingo day.

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• Friends Club Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10am except the 4th Tuesday they meet at a local restaurant at 1pm.

• Scrapbooking, Fridays at 1 p.m.

Collect your photos and memorabilia and we can help get you started on your book.

• Open craft time - Tuesdays at 1pm. Bring your own craft to work on or share with others or learn a new craft. Just come enjoy the company of others as you sit & sew, knit etc. For questions about the craft of the month call the center at 627-4711.

• Computer classes are offered free to seniors 65 years & older.

The cost is $55 to people under 65.

• Basic Computer Skills Classtaught by Liz Wilkens Wednesdays at 3:30pm • Discover the Internet Class taught by Paula Pergerson Tuesdays at 1:30pm • Basic Level 11 Class - taught by Paula Pergerson Thursdays at 1:30pm A movie at Kingsway 4 Cinema Open 7 days per week in Kingsway Plaza. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children and $3 matinees for everyone.

Visit www.Kingsway4.com or call 627-0682 for movie listings.

Enjoy a night out at Eden Drive-In This is a fun way to take the family out to enjoy a movie the way that you did as a kid. They offer first run movies at great prices.

Tickets are adults $5, kids ages 611 $2. Kids under 5 are free of charge. Call 623-9669 or visit www.EdenDriveIn.com Ride Go Carts at Eden Grand Prix Eden Mall, 201 E. Stadium Drive. Race every day, 4-10 p.m., Saturday, noon-midnight,

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Visit Freedom Park Three ball fields, a skateboard park, walking track, playground, shelters, horseshoe pits, soccer fields and an amphitheater are ready for your enjoyment. For more information, visit www.ExploreEdenNC.com or call 623-2110, option 3.

Skate at Roll-A-Bout Skating Center They offer private party bookings, family skates, cheap-skates and other activities, such as skating lessons. Call 627-5173 for more information.

Walk the Smith River Greenway This may be Eden’s most popular venue for people of all ages. It is a 3.4 mile beautiful trail along the picturesque Smith River. (1.7 miles each way from Meadow Road to the YMCA parking lot.)

Enjoy the outdoors and get refreshed with a brisk walk to start or end your workday or weekend. For more information, visit www.ExploreEdenNC.com or call Eden Parks and Recreation at 623-2110, option 3.

Explore our Rivers You can canoe, kayak or float our two beautiful rivers – the Dan and the Smith. The river is a great place for all those that love a great photography opportunity.

Guided trips are offered by Three Rivers Outfitters – 627-6215 or visit www.3-R-O.com Enjoy our Trails Follow history along seven Civil War Trail Sites. Bird watch along the North Carolina Birding Trail.

Bike along one of Rockingham County’s six designated bike routes.

For more information, visit www.ExploreEdenNC.com or call Cindy Adams at the City of Eden at 623-7789, ext. 3021.

Shop at the Eden Downtown Farmer’s Market Shop for fresh produce, meat, eggs, plants, baked goods and handmade soaps at the Eden Downtown Farmer’s Market the first and third Fridays of each month. Open from 3 until 6 p.m. in the Henry Street Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, visit www.ExploreEdenNC.com or call Cindy Adams at the City of Eden at 623-7789, ext. 3021.

Visit the Eden Historical Museum Although construction of the permanent exhibits is still underway, the museum at 656 Washington St. will be open during the afternoons of the Eden’s Farmer’s Markets this summer from 3-7 p.m. with albums of old photographs from the Francis Photography Collection available for everyone to browse through.

Many of the photos are unidentified and we're seeking help from the community to identify them!

Call 623-3853.

REIDSVILLE RECREATION NOTES The Reidsville Parks & Recreation Department will hold an organizational meeting for its Men’s Fall Softball League Thursday, July 23.

The meeting be held at 7

p.m. in the Senior Center at the Reidsville Recreation Department on Washington Ave. All teams interested in putting a team in the league should have a representative present at this meeting as rules and starting dates for the season will be discussed.

For more information, call C.P. Revis at 616-1127 or Dale Hagwood at 349-1092.

Youth Football Registration The department will also be accepting registration for youth football Wednesday, July 15.

The cost is $10 for city residents and $20 for non-city residents for Flag Football (ages 4-6) and $15 for city residents and $30 for non-city residents in the contact leagues (ages 7-9 and 10-12).

There is no overall weight limit in contact but there is a 90 pound limit on skill position players for the 7-9 age group and a 125 pound limit on all skill players in the 10-12 age group. The age determination date is Sept. 1, meaning whatever the age of the player on Sept. 1 is the playing age for the season.

Registration will continue until Aug. 31. To register come by the Reidsville Parks & Recreation Department at 200 N. Franklin Street, Reidsville. For more information, call Dale Hagwood at 349-1092.

Visit Chinqua Penn Plantation The county’s premier historical attraction is Chinqua Penn Plantation. The 1920s English countryside mansion is filled with elaborate furnishings from around the world.

For more information on summer events at Chinqua Penn, visit www.ChinquaPenn.com or call 349-4576.

MAIDSON-MAYODAN RECREATION NOTES Quilting Class Do you enjoy quilting and socializing with others? Then the M&M Quilting Bees are for you!

Come and join in on the first and third Mondays of each month, starting September 21st, from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. to show off your quilting skills, work on projects, share, learn and fellowship with others. All levels of quilters are welcome and best of all - it’s FREE! For more information and to pre-register, call the Madison / Mayodan Recreation Department at 336-548-2789.

Computer Classes Register today for Basic Computer Classes and Internet Classes at the Recreation Department. Classes are co-sponsored by RCC with Liz Wilkins as the Instructor. Classes will be offered as follows : Basic Computer Class : Mondays from 6 - 8 p.m.

September 14 - November 2.

Internet Class Tuesdays from 6 - 8 September 15 November 3.

The cost is $65 and if you are 65 & older, classes are FREE! To register and for more information, call the Madison Mayodan Rec. at 336-548-9572.

Crochet Class Come and join us at the Recreation Department for Crochet Classes with instructor,

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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from page 11 Celebration. He was arrested on the outstanding warrants and upon searching him incident to arrest; the officers located and seized a concealed .380 handgun and marijuana. Brooks was confined in the Rockingham County Jail under a $250,000 secured bond.

Taylor remained at large at press time.

GOV. PERDUE ANNOUNCES MORE THAN 1,300 CHARGED with Driving While Impaired During “Booze It & Lose It: Operation Firecracker” RALEIGH — Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that state and local law enforcement officers cited 1,340 motorists for driving while impaired during the “Booze It & Lose It: Operation Firecracker” campaign, which ran June 29-July 5. A total of 53,614 traffic and criminal citations were issued statewide.

“Thanks to law enforcement officers’ continued dedication to removing impaired drivers from our roads, more families were able to enjoy the Independence Day holiday together,” Perdue said.

During the Governor’s Highway Safety Program campaign, officers statewide conducted more than 4,800 sobriety checkpoints and dedicated patrols. Counties with the highest number of DWI citations included: Mecklenburg (93), New Hanover (75) and Wake (66).

Officers also issued 4,881 safety belt and 729 child passenger safety violations, 15,293 speeding violations and 745 drug charges. In addition, they apprehended 285 fugitives from justice and recovered 45 stolen vehicles.

For county-by-county citation totals, visit the GHSP Web site, www.ncdot.org/programs/ghsp/ news.

CAMP CAREFREE MOTORCYCLE RIDE FUNDRAISER PLANNED On August 1, 2009 there will be a fund raiser for the benefit and support of Camp Carefree. This event is sponsored by the Elks Lodges of North Carolina and Plum Krazy’s. In the four years that this event has been held, we have raised over $90,000 for Camp Carefree.

Registration is from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the Greensboro Elks Lodge 602 located at 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408.

Lunch will be provided, consisting of hamburgers and hot dogs. There will be a poker run with motorcycles, cars and trucks welcome to participate.

The registration fee is $20 per vehicle for the first rider and

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Nancy Perry. Classes will be held Tuesday’s from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. beginning August 25. The cost is $10 per 12 week session or $40 per year. All various skill levels are welcome! Register now by calling the Madison / Mayodan Recreation Department at 336-548-2789.

Karate Classes The Madison / Mayodan Recreation Department will be holding registration for Karate Lessons beginning August 1st.

The fall Karate Class will begin on Monday, September 14th.

Classes will be taught by Instructors Jim, Calyn, Brandon and Collin Wall. The cost is $35 per month for one person and special rates are extended to families. Karate Classes will be held: Mondays : 5 years & up 6 p.m. 8 p.m.; Saturday : 5 years & up 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. To pre-register contact the Madison Mayodan Rec. at 336-548-2789.

Diabetes Education Diabetes Academy is now in session! The Madison / Mayodan Recreation Department will be offering a FREE class on Diabetes Education. Sponsored

by Novo Nordisk and presented by the Diabetes Care Specialist, Brian Wright on Friday, August 14th from 9-10 a.m. in the dining room at the Recreation Department This fun and informative class will be help attendees learn the ins and outs of Diabetes. To pre-register and for more information, contact the M/M Recreation Department at 336-548-2789.

Zumba Classes Come and try out the new exercise craze everyone is talking about - ZUMBA! Zumba combines Latin and international music in dance routines featuring aerobic and fitness interval training done to a combination of fast and slow rhythms. Recreation Department will be offering this class on Thursdays beginning July 16th. Classes will be held from 6 - 7 p.m. and will cost $3 per class. Call today and pre-register at 336-548-2789 or 336548-9572.

Piano Registration The Department will be holding registration for Piano Lessons starting Aug. 1st. The fall Piano Program for youth and adults will begin on Thursday, September 17th. Each session is a 20 minute one - on - one lesson with your instructor, Dr. James Deere, who has an extensive piano background. The cost for lessons is $36 a month and spots will only be available to a limited number of students on Thursdays. For more information please call the The Madison / Mayodan Recreation Department 336-548-9572 or 548-2789.

Dance Registration (Ballet, Jazz & Tap) The Dance Program (Ballet, Jazz & Tap) will begin at the Mad/May Rec. Department on Wednesday, September 16th.

Classes will be for ages 2 1/2 and up, and will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays at various times.

The Madison/Mayodan Recreation Department will hold three registration nights for the program. The dates are as follows : Thurs., Aug. 13th From 5-7 p.m.

Fri., Aug. 14th From 5-7 p.m.

Tues., Aug. 18th From 5-7 p.m.

On these nights, parents will be able to register their children and ask any questions they may have to Deana DeHart, the Instructor.

To pre-register and for more information, call the Madison / Mayodan Recreation Department at 548-9572.

Gymnastics Registration The Mad/May Recreation Department will be holding registration for Gymnastics starting August 1st. The fall Gymnastics program with Instructor Sam Crumpton, will begin September 15th. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and are as follows : Parent & Child Class for 2 & 3 years olds at 5:45 - 6:15 p.m.

4, 5 & 6 year olds at 6:20 - 6:50 p.m.; 7 - 10 year olds at 6:55 7:40 p.m.

The costs for the classes are 30 minutes - $25 per month 45 minutes - $30 per month The class will primarily teach tumbling, strength building, and balance beam work.

Sam Crumpton, the instructor, was affiliated with the Rockingham County Gymnastics Each class has a maximum enrollment of 10 students. To pre-register, call the Madison / Mayodan Recreation Department at 548-9572 or 548-2789.

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For The Fun Of It SOME

FOR THE

MEN

SOME FOR

THE

WOMEN

How do men define marriage?

A very expensive way to get your laundry done free.

On a wall in a ladies room .. "My husband follows me everywhere" Written just below it . " I do not"

One golfer to another: " I got a set of golf clubs for my wife."

Second golfer "Nice trade"

Q. How many honest, intelligent, caring men in the world does it take to do the dishes?

A. Both of them.

What's the difference about a woman and a goddess?

About 5 beers.

The best way to stop the annoying noise in your car is to let it drive.

If a man speaks in a forest and there are no women around, is he still wrong?

How many men does it take to open a beer can?

None. it should be open when she gives it to him.

Q: Why did the woman cross the road?

A: That's hardly the question.

The better question is who let her out of the kitchen.

Q: How many women does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

A: Who cares? Let her cook and clean in the dark.

Women are like guns; keep one long enough and you'll want to shoot it.

Q:How do you fix a woman's watch?

A: You don't need to... there's a clock on the oven.

Q. What is the difference between men and government bonds?

A. The bonds mature.

Q.. Why are blonde jokes so short?

A. So men can remember them.

Q How many men does it take to change a roll of toilet paper?

A. We don't know; it has never happened.

Q. What do you call a woman who knows where her husband is every night?

A.. A widow.

Q. Why are married women heavier than single women?

A. Single women come home, see what's in the fridge and go to bed. Married women come home, see what's in bed and go to the fridge.

Man says to God: "God, why did you make woman so beautiful?"

God says: "So you would love her."

But God," the man says , "why did you make her so dumb?"

God says: "So she would love you."

HIGH SCHOOL -- 1959

VS.

2009

Scenario 1: Jack goes quail hunting before school and then pulls into the school parking lot with his shotgun in his truck's gun rack.

1959 - Vice Principal comes over, looks at Jack's shotgun, goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Jack.

2009 - School goes into lock down, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers.

Scenario 2: Johnny and Mark get into a fist fight after school.

1959 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up buddies.

2009 - Police called and SWAT team arrives - they arrest both Johnny and Mark. They are both charged with assault and both expelled even though Johnny started it.

Scenario 3: Jeffrey will not be still in class, he disrupts other students.

1959 - Jeffrey sent to the Principal's office and given a good paddling by the Principal.

He then returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again..

2009 - Jeffrey is given huge doses of Ritalin. He becomes a zombie. He is then tested for ADD. The school gets extra money from the state because Jeffrey has a disability.

Scenario 4: Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car and his Dad gives him a whipping.

1959 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college and becomes a successful businessman.

2009 - Billy's dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy is removed to foster care and joins a gang. The state psychologist is told by Billy's sister that she remembers being abused herself and their dad goes to prison. Billy's mom has an affair with the psychologist.

Scenario 5: Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.

1959 - Mark shares his aspirin with the Principal out on the smoking dock.

2009 - The police are called and Mark is expelled from school for drug violations. His car is then searched for drugs and weapons.

Scenario 6: Pedro fails high school English.

1959 - Pedro goes to summer school, passes English and goes to college.

2009 - Pedro's cause is taken up by state. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist.

ACLU files class action lawsuit against the state school system and Pedro's English teacher.

English is then banned from

core curriculum. Pedro is given his diploma anyway but ends up doing menial jobs for a living because he cannot speak English.

Scenario 7: Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from the Fourth of July, puts them in a model airplane paint bottle and blows up a red ant bed.

1959 - Ants die.

2009 - ATF, Homeland Security and the FBI are all called. Johnny is charged with domestic terrorism. The FBI investigates his parents - and all siblings are removed from their home and all computers are confiscated.

Johnny's dad is placed on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.

Scenario 8: Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee.

He is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary hugs him to comfort him.

1959 - In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing..

2009 - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces 3 years in State Prison. Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy.

When I got home last night, my wife demanded that I take her someplace expensive.

So, I took her to a gas station.

And that's how the fight started.....

PUZZLE

He Said... She Said • He said . . .. I don't know why you wear a bra; you've got nothing to put in it.

She said .. . You wear pants don't you?

• He said .. . ..Shall we try swapping positions tonight?

She said . . That's a good idea - you stand by the ironing board while I sit on the sofa.

• He said . . . What have you been doing with all the grocery money I gave you?

She said. Turn sideways and look in the mirror!

A Preacher was writing a sermon - His son said _ "Daddy, does the Lord tell you what to say?"

"Of course He does!"

"Then why do you keep scratching some of it out?"

A preacher went to see a young couple he'd married--she was crying. He asked the reason.

She said "My husband's gone out to shoot craps and I don't know how to cook'em."

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.

Why is a person who plays the piano called a pianist, but a person who drives a racecar is not called a racist?

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CANINE HEATSTROKE PREVENTION Did I read that sign correctly?

In a men's room: "TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW" In a Laundromat: "AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT" In a London department store: UPSTAIRS"

"BARGAIN BASEMENT

In an office: "WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN" In an office: "AFTER TEA BREAK, STAFF SHOULD EMPTY THE TEAPOT AND STAND UPSIDE DOWN ON THE DRAINING BOARD" Outside a secondhand shop: "WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES, ETC. WHY NOT BRING YOUR WIFE ALONG AND GET A WONDERFUL BARGAIN?" Notice in health food shop window: "CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS" Spotted in a safari park: (I sure hope so) "ELEPHANTS PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR" Seen during a conference: "FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AND DOESN'T KNOW IT, THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE 1ST FLOOR" Notice in a farmer's field: "THE FARMER ALLOWS WALKERS TO CROSS THE FIELD FOR FREE, BUT THE BULL CHARGES." Message on a leaflet: "IF YOU CANNOT READ, THIS LEAFLET WILL TELL YOU HOW TO GET LESSONS" On a repair shop door: WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING. (PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE DOOR - THE BELL DOESN'T WORK)"

GOOD NIGHT DEAR Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, 'I'm tired, and it's getting late. I think I'll go to bed'.

She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next day's lunches.Rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took meat out of the freezer for supper the following evening, checked the cereal box levels, filled the sugarcontainer, put spoons and bowls on the table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning. She then put some wet clothes in the dryer, put a load of clothes into the washer , ironed a shirt and secured a loose button. She picked up the game pieces left on the table, put the phone back on the charger and put the telephone book into the drawer.She watered the plants, emptied a wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry.

She yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom. She stopped by the desk, wrote a note to the teacher, counted out some cash for the field trip, and pulled a text book out from hiding under the chair She signed a birthday card for a friend, addressed and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick note for the grocery store. She put both near her purse.

Mom then washed her face with 3 in 1 cleanser, put on her Night solution & age fighting moisturiz er, brushed and flossed her teeth and filed her nails.

Dad called out, 'I thought you were going to bed.'

'I'm on my way,' she said She put some water into the dog's dish then made sure the doors were locked and the patio light was on.

She looked in on each of the kids and turned out their bedside lamps and TV's , hung up a shirt,threw some dirty socks into the hamper, and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing homework. In her own room, she set the alarm ; laid out clothing for the next day, straightened up the shoe rack. She added three things to her 6 most important things to do list. She said her prayers, and visualized the accomplishment of her goals.

About that time, Dad turned off the TV and announced to no one in particular. 'I'm going to bed' And he did. Without another thought.

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The kids are out of school it’s summer in North Carolina and the weather is hot and humid.

There are lot’s of fun activities to participate in for your whole family including your Canine family pet. For instance going to cook outs, swimming, vacations, summer grooming, and of course errands to the store and other places that you can’t bring in your furry friend in from the car.

You then tell yourself “I won’t be to long”, but how long is too long? A dog’s time goes by extremely fast.

I did an experiment before writing this article to see how much higher the temperature gets in a vehicle in twenty minutes.

At 2:35-2:50 p.m the outside temperature was 91.4 degrees F (F means Fahrenheit) and the car temperature was 113.4 degrees F in direct sunlight. In the shade the outside temperature was the same as before 91.4 degrees F, and the car temperature was 105.4 degrees F. Even if the car was both in the shade with the windows cracked for 20 minutes the dog would overheat at 106 degrees F. I interviewed one of Rockingham counties local Veterinarians, Dr.Swanner of Reidsville Vet., and he answered some of my questions about canine heatstroke. 1. How many cases of heatstroke have you experienced? Dr. Swanner said “At least a dozen in my medical carrier, during the summer months”. 2. What are the symptoms of heatstroke? “The dog gets overheated and starts to feel

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really hot, then they start to pant over excessively, then start to stumble or stop moving and lay down. Dogs can die from a heat stroke soon after they lay down and stop panting.” 3. Can a dog recover from heat stroke? “Yes they can. We try to cool them down slowly and then we put I.V fluids in them so that they cool down internally and don’t become dehydrated.” 4. What would be your recommendations to prevent heatstroke? “Never leave a dog in a vehicle, If it is an outdoor dog make sure it has access to plenty of water and in the shade, and if you have breeds such as a pugs, boxers, and bulldogs that have trouble breathing, then I would advise you not to take them on long walks during the summer months, and if a dog

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POLICE BLOTTER attempt to obtain two • The charges against James Matthew Weddle charged June 15 with trespassing, were dropped by the Magistrate. The property in which he was accused of trespassing was his family’s land. No charges remain.

• On Sunday, June 21, 2009, the Extreme Car Wash located at 132 Fieldcrest Road reported a breaking, entering, and larceny from the business. According to the reporting party, a shop vacuum, and four chrome car rims were stolen. The stolen property is valued at $700 and the investigation continues.

• On Sunday, June 21, 2009, Wendall Evans reported a breaking, entering, and larceny from 234 Weaver Street. According to the reporting party, several items were stolen from the residence.

The victim reported one nail gun, one air compressor, one cordless drill, one pressure washer with a Honda Engine, and one sawsall stolen. The property is valued at $1,170.

• On Monday, June 22, 2009, Curtis Ronald Barnhill of 806 Friendly Road reported a breaking, entering, and larceny from his residence. According to the report, one Marlin 30/30 Rifle, one Savage 30/06, one Eastern Arms Rifle, one 50 Caliber Black Power Rifle, one double barrel 410 Shotgun, and two Pump Shotguns were stolen.

• On Monday, June 22, 2009, Margie Yonker of 611 Prospect Street reported a larceny from her vehicle. According to the reporting party, someone reached into her unsecured 1995 Ford Truck and stole a Dell Laptop Computer, a LASCO Electric Heater, a set of Drill Bits, and a black Dell Laptop Computer Carrying Case.

• On Tuesday, June 23, 2009, Jennifer Robin Sharpe of 303 N. Oakland Ave., Eden, N.C., was arrested and charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

According to investigator, Sharpe stabbed her live-in boyfriend, Brian Wallace Hill, with a knife during an argument at her home.

Hill sustained one stab wound to his left shoulder and one stab wound to left leg and was treated and release from Morehead Hospital.

• On Tuesday, June 23, 2009, Joanna Marie Conner reported a larceny. According to the reporting party, she was at the Laundry Mat parking lot located on Kings Highway. She walked from her vehicle to business carrying a white envelope in her hand. A black male from behind grabbed the envelope from her and fled the premises in a vehicle traveling toward Highway 14.

According to the victim, the envelope contained $400 in cash.

She describes the suspect as a black male, 5’8 in height, slender build, weighing approximately 165 lbs., with long hair.

• On Tuesday, June 23, 2009, Jeffrey Doyle Travis of 131 N. Bethel Street, Eden, N.C., was arrested and charged with Obtaining Property by False Pretense. According to the warrant obtained by investigators, Travis unlawfully, willfully, and feloniously did knowingly and designedly with the intent to cheat and defraud, obtain or

40 ounce Natural Ice Beers, a pack of Newport Cigarettes, and a pack of Winston Light Cigarettes from Gills Grocery, 137 N. Fieldcrest Road, Eden, N.C. by means of a false pretense which was calculated to deceive and did deceive.

• On Tuesday, June 23, 2009, Johnson Nursery located at 333 Summit Road reported a breaking, entering, and larceny from the business. According to the reporting party, he discovered two Stihl Leaf Blowers stolen.

Kenneth Wayne Dickerson was arrested in this issue.

• On Tuesday, June 23, 2009, Hopper’s Wrecker Service located at 725 Irving Ave. reported a breaking, entering, and larceny from the business. According to the report, entry into the business was obtained through the garage door.

Perpetrator(s) stole a Panasonic flat screen television valued at $700 and a Hobart portable wire welder valued at $750.

• On Wednesday, June 24, 2009, Johnston Nursery located at 333 Summit Road reported property damage to the business and the larceny of a motor vehicle.

According to the reporting party, someone scaled their fence, stole a red Toyota Corolla, and drove it through the gate. Investigators collected pieces from the vehicle’s lenses near the gate and the vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen.

• On Wednesday, June 24, 2009, Karen Wilson Cochran of 1912 South Ave. reported a larceny from an outbuilding. According to the report, someone stole a Stihl Trimmer Loop Handle Weed Eater valued at $319.95.

• On Wednesday, June 24, 2009, Donnie Ray Sizemore reported breaking, entering, and larceny from a vehicle that he was working on at his shop located at 215 S. Hale Street. According to the report, a CD player, two Sony XL Speakers, one Amp, and a set of keys were stolen from the vehicle.

• On Wednesday, June 24, 2009, Donald Lee Sapp, Jr. of 628 Loftus Street, Eden, N.C., was arrested on warrants for Trespassing, Communicating Threats, and Failure to Appear in Court. According to the warrants, Sapp unlawfully and willfully did use words and language in a telephone conversation with Jessica Price Bowman threatening to inflict physical injury to the property of Jessica Price Bowman and he did without authorization enter and remain on the premises of Alice Price located at 135 Grant Street, Eden, N.C. after the defendant had been notified not to enter and remain there by Jessica Price Bowman.

On June 26, 2009: On Wednesday, June 25, 2009, Donald Lee Sapp, Jr. was arrested and charged with Common Law Robbery, Assault with a Deadly Weapon with the Intent to Kill, three counts of Identity Theft, and two counts of Obtaining Property by False Pretense. Sapp was confined in the Rockingham County Jail under a $500,000 secured bond and he is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on July 8, 2009. These charges are related to the robbery of 80 yr-old victim, Harold T.

Harris, which occurred at Red’s Upholstery Shop on Tuesday, June16, 2009. The 33 yr-old suspect, lived in the vicinity of the victim’s work place at 628 Loftus Street.

• On Wednesday, June 24, 2009, Gerrado Mendoza of 326 S. Hale Street, Eden, N.C. was arrested

by Narcotic Officers for Possession of Crack Cocaine.

• On Thursday, June 25, 2009, Lonnie Kendall Dillard of 519 Spruce Street, Eden, N.C., was arrested and charged with Larceny, Possession of Stolen Property, and Resist, Obstruct, and Delay a Police Officer.

According to the arresting officer, Dillard fled Wal-Mart on foot after he stole an IPOD Docking Station. He ran into a nearby wooded area where the officer located him in possession of the stolen property. At this location Dillard resisted the officer and the officer had to utilize a taser to gain control of him.

• On Friday, June 26, 2009, Dillard Hall of 216 N. Oakland Ave. reporting a breaking, entering, and larceny from his residence. According to the reporting party, he discovered $125 missing from his wallet and his girlfriend discovered 10 Xanax tablets missing from her purse.

• On Saturday, June 27, 2009, Kevin Brian Burns reported a larceny from a rental house located on Kendall Street. According to the reporting party, a paint sprayer was stolen from the vacant house he was remodeling.

• On Saturday, June 27, 2009, Margaret Crawford Perkins of 628 Monroe Street, Eden, N.C., was arrested on warrants that charged her with Breaking, Entering, and Larceny, Fictitious Information to an Officer, and Failure to Appear in Court.

According to a warrant obtained by a detective, Perkins unlawfully, willfully, and feloniously did break and enter a building occupied by Fay Smith Neal used as a Dwelling located at 707 Moncure Street with the intent to commit a larceny therein.

• On Saturday, June 27, 2009, Steve Buford Harvey of 1009 Church Street, Eden, N.C., was arrested and charged with Breaking, Entering, and Attempted Larceny, and Possession of Burglary Tools.

According to the warrants, Harvey unlawfully, willfully, and feloniously did break and enter a building occupied by Piedmont and Folk Legacies used as a warehouse building located at Warehouse Street with the intent to commit a larceny therein. The second warrant alleges, he unlawfully, willfully, and feloniously did attempt to steal, take, and carry away copper and various other metallic items, the personal property of Piedmont and Folk Legacies, such property having a value $300. According to the third warrant, he unlawfully, willfully, and feloniously did remain in the building of Piedmont and Folk Legacies, located at Warehouse Street, Eden, N.C. At the time the defendant was found in the building, the defendant had the intent to commit a larceny therein.

• On Sunday, June 28, 2009, June Gentry reported an attempted fraud or scam. According to the

reporting party, Randy Jatman came to her residence and offered to clean the siding and roof. He quoted the job to be $400 and wanted some money up front to get materials. The victim gave Jatman $125 and he told her he would return to do the work on June 2, 2009. As of June 29, 2009, he has not completed the work. On February 6, 2009, Randy Jatman was charged with Obtaining Property by False Pretense that involved the same scam reported on June 28th.

• On Sunday, June 28, 2009, Drewey Thomas Pulliam of 518 Summit Road reported a larceny from his residence. According to the reporting party, a Howell Heat Pump valued at $400 was stolen from his back yard. This heat pump was not assembled for use. A suspect has been identified.

• On Sunday, June 28, 2009, Suzanne Lynn Devane of 236 Bridge Drive, Reidsville, N.C. was arrested on a warrant service and charged with Larceny.

According to the warrant, she did steal, take, and carry away the personal property of Wal-Mart having a value of $122.76.

• On Sunday, June 28, 2009, Ronald Wayne Branch of 105 Stephens Street, Eden, N.C., was arrested and charged with the theft of water services from the City of Eden.

• On Sunday, June 28, 2009, Danielle Nicole Bowman of 1300 Lincoln Street, Eden, N.C., was arrested on a warrant service that charged her with Larceny.

According to the warrant, Bowman did steal, take, and carry away the personal property of Wal-Mart having a value of $122.76.

• On Monday, June 29, 2009, Barbara Smith filed a report of Identity Theft. According to the victim, she was notified by Moses Cone Hospital that her personal information had been stolen from one of their vendors.

The victim was a patient at Moses Cone this year and since that notification, there have been several suspicious activities occurring on her credit report such as a car repo and attempted loan application. The investigation continues.

• On Monday, June 29, 2009, Steve B. Overby, Jr. of 203 Butter Cup Road, Eden, N.C., was arrested on several warrants.

Investigators charged Overby with Felony Larceny, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and he was served with a warrant that charged him with Failure to Appear. According to the warrants, Overby unlawfully, willfully, and feloniously did steal, take, and carry away prescription medication, a 36 inch flat screen television, $85 in U.S. Currency, and a $300 money order the personal property of Steven Bryan Overby, Sr., such property having a value of $1285.

He unlawfully and willfully did without the express or implied consent of the owner or person in lawful possession, take and operate a 1987 Mazda Truck, a motor propelled conveyance of another person, Steven Bryan Overby, Sr. • On Monday, June 29, 2009, Tiffany Lynn Dyer Overby of 892 Garrison Road, Reidsville, N.C. was arrested and charged with Giving Fictitious Information to

an Officer and Failure to Appear in Court. According to the arresting officer, he was attempting to investigate a larceny that occurred at Wal-Mart that involved Steve B. Overby, Jr. In the company of Overby during the investigation was female that identified herself as Brandi Michelle Dyer, but during the course of their investigation officers determine that she was Tiffany Lynn Dyer Overby, a person that had an outstanding warrant of file for Failure to Appear in Court. She is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on July 29, 2009.

• On Monday, June 29, 2009, the J-Mart located at 1320 E. Stadium Drive reported a gas drive off. According to the reporting employee, a green Chevy S-10 Truck pumped $14.30 worth of gasoline and drove off without paying.

• On Tuesday, June 30, 2009, Amy Renee Allen of 113 Short Morgan Road, Eden, N.C., was arrested and charged with Interference with a Utility Meter.

According to the warrant, Allen unlawfully and willfully did without the authority of the City of Eden bypass a meter, located at 713 Hudson Street, Eden, N.C. • On Tuesday, June 30, 2009, patrol officers responded to 1829 South Ave. in reference to a disturbance. Upon their arrival, officers located a male and female arguing and fighting in the front yard. Donna Abbagail Braham of 727 Miles Street, Eden, N.C. and Joshua Ray Joyce of 1829 South Ave., Eden, N.C., were arrested and charged with Assault.

• On Tuesday, June 30, 2009, Misty Denise Hills of 130 Homer Drive, Stoneville, N.C. was arrested and charged with Driving While Impaired, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Hills is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on August 6, 2009.

• On Tuesday, June 30, 2009, Felisha Willis of 1235 Apt. 7C Norman Drive reported a breaking, entering, and larceny from her residence. According to the reporting officer, entry into the residence was gained through an unlocked window located at the rear of the apartment. Once entry was made an X-Box system valued at $200 and three X-Box games valued at $150 were stolen.

• On Tuesday, June 30, 2009, Velma Deloris Curry reported a larceny from 513 Patterson Street. According to the reporting party, a hand held video game and accessories valued at $400 were stolen from the residence.

• On Wednesday, July 1, 2009, Wendy Leigh Hailey of 414 Lake Street reported a larceny from her residence. According to the reporting party, a brown mixed Pit boxer and Rottweiler puppy was stolen from the backyard of the residence.

• On Wednesday, July 1, 2009, Kim Ray Powell of 211 Maple Street reported a larceny from her residence. According to the reporting party, a Lawn Boy self propelled push mower was stolen from her yard. The mower is described as being silver in color with the front two wheels notice-

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ably offset. The investigation continues.

• On Thursday, July 2, 2009, Betty Sue Pruitt reported a breaking, entering, and larceny from her vehicle. According to the reporting party, someone entered her unlocked 2003 Chevy Venture and stole an IPOD Touch 8 GB, IPOD Car Charger, Cell Phone, and a wallet containing $10. This theft occurred approximately within a 45 to 60 minute time frame while the victim was in the Mall.

• On Friday, July 3, 2009, the Post Office Etc. located at 640 S. Van Buren Road, reported a larceny. According to the reporting party, an employee had been stealing money from the deposit bag and this has happened on several occasions. $3,100 is estimated to be missing over a short period of time.

• On Friday, July 3, 2009, Judy Earls reported a breaking, entering, and larceny from 310 Maple Street. According to the reporting party, this was a location where an elderly lady had just passed away. A witness observed a black male and female enter the residence through a rear window and later leave the residence walking to 318 Maple Street.

Family members discovered a black revolver and assorted jewelry missing were from the residence. Upon further investigation the female was identified as Charnelle Mabry and the black male was identified as William O’Bryan Thompson. On July 4, 2009, Charnelle Monet Mabry was arrested and charged with Breaking, Entering, and Larceny.

She was confined in the Rockingham County Jail under a $500 secured bond and she is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on July 15, 2009.

On Tuesday, July 7, 2009, William O’Bryan Thompson of 119 Kallam Court, Eden, N.C., was arrested and charged with Breaking, Entering, and Larceny.

According to the warrant, Thompson unlawfully, willfully, and feloniously did break and enter a building occupied by Tina Chandler used as a dwelling house located at 310 Maple Street, Eden, N.C., with the intent to commit a larceny therein.

Thompson is a suspect in other

residential burglaries in this immediate area and other charges are pending.

• On Saturday, July 4, 2009, Joshua Lee Hamons of 1110 Willow Street reported a breaking, entering, and larceny from his residence. According to the reporting officer, four wrist watches, 160 assorted DVDs, one DVD Player, one surround sound system, one MP3 Player, one Lap Top Computer, 80 assorted liquor bottles, one Play Station, and 20 Play Station games were stolen.

• On Sunday, July 5, 2009, Anthony Ray Ratliff of 121 Ridgewood Street, Stoneville, N.C., was arrested and charged with Driving While Impaired, Possession of Marijuana, Driving While Licensed Revoked, Careless and Reckless Driving.

Ratliff is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on July 22, 2009.

• On Sunday, July 5, 2009, Bryan Parker of 440 John Street reported a larceny from his residence.

According to the reporting officer, a door leading to the carport was knocked off the hinges.

Once entry was obtained, a red in color Murray push mower was stolen.

• On Sunday, July 5, 2009, Jawan Perkins of 208A Madison Street reported a breaking, entering, and larceny from his residence.

According to the reporting officer, entry was obtained by forcibly entering the back door of the residence. Stolen from the residence was a XBOX Game System, one 22 inch Samsung Flat Screen with a hard drive, one digital camera, one 27 inch RCA television, one Sharp microwave, and a 50cc Motorcycle.

• On Sunday, July 5, 2009, Diann Pearson of 1305 Ridge Ave., Eden, N.C., was arrested and charged with Assault on a Government Official and Resist, Delay, and Obstruct an Officer.

According to the arresting officer, Pearson unlawfully and willfully did assault and strike Lt. Jones, a government officer of the Eden Police Department by pushing the officer when she was trying to investigate a domestic dispute. Pearson also, unlawfully and willfully did resist, delay, and obstruct Lt. Jones by struggling with the officer when the officer when the officer was

Rockingham County Humane Society Featured Pet Daisy Daisy is a nine month old Beagle who is very sweet and loving and great with people. Daisy is also very good with children. Daisy is a spayed female that is current on all shots. She is also crate trained, so she would make a great house dog. She is very smart and needs a good home. If you are interested in adopting Daisy, please visit the Rockingham County Humane Society at 205 Boone Road in Eden, NC. Our adoption fee is $100 for puppies and dogs and $60 for kittens and cats. The adoption fee includes spaying and neutering, shots, and deworming for all animals. The Rockingham County Humane Society is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 11 to 4.

responding to a disturbance.

Pearson is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on August 21, 2009.

• On Monday, July 6, 2009, David Causey of 429 Patterson Street reported a breaking, entering, and larceny from his residence. According to the reporting officer, once entry was obtained, two Harley chrome wheel, two Harley chrome brake rotors, two brake spacers, a set of brake pads, and one DVD Player.

• On Monday, July 6, 2009, Allen Dwayne Bowman of 742 Davis Street, Eden, N.C., was arrested on a warrant service and charged with Second Degree Trespassing and Communicating Threats According to the warrants, Bowman unlawfully and willfully did without authorization enter and remain on the premises of Shannon Craddock, located at 748 Davis Street, Eden, N.C. after the he had been notified not to enter and remain there by Shannon Craddock, the owner, person in charge of the premises, lawful occupant, and authorized person. The second warrant alleges, he threatened to physically injure Craddock. The threat was communicated to Shannon Craddock by stating to her he would come up there and bash her face in and the threat was made in a manner and under circumstances which would cause a reasonable person to believe that the threat was likely to be carried out and the person threatened believed that the threat would be carried out. Bowman is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on July 27, 2009.

• On Monday, July 6, 2009, Robert Earl Lemons reported a breaking and entering at 414 Dogwood Lane. According to the reporting party suspect pushed open the doors to the kitchen damaging the lower latch pin that secures the bottom of the double French doors.

• On Tuesday, July 7, 2009, Debra Price Harris filed a report that consisted of harassing phone calls. According to the reporting party, she began receiving these harassing phone calls on the morning of July 6, 2009. The calls were made by suspects attempting to disguise their voices as a female and their statements consisted of vulgar language.

• On Tuesday, July 7, 2009, Brandon Michael Amburn of 827 Hill Street, Eden, N.C., was issued a citation that charged him with a city ordinance violation.

According to the charging officer, Amburn unlawfully and willfully did violate Eden City Ordinance 3-1 to wit: allowing his dog to run at large on Spring Street in Eden, N.C. • On Tuesday, July 7, 2009, Doug Harris of Pen Hall Company reported the unauthorized use of the company’s gas card.

According to the reporting party, an employee was laid off from work April 15, 2009. A gas card assigned to that particular employee was used in May and June of 2009.

• On Tuesday, July 7, 2009, Willie Hopkins of 216 N. Oakland Ave. Apt. C4, Eden, N.C., reported a larceny.

According to the reporting party, two pair of Solar Yard Lights from the sidewalk area outside of his apartment.

• On Tuesday, July 7, 2009, Linda Lawson Roberts of 107 The Boulevard, Eden, N.C., was issued a citation and charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on August 6, 2009.

• On Wednesday, July 8, 2009, Lisa Lipford Williams of 1311 Maryland Ave. reported the unauthorized use of a lost debit card.

According to the reporting party, between July 6th and July 8th her debit card was used by some unknown person(s) for the amount of $236.50. Investigators have pin pointed the locations where the card was used and the

DIABETES EDUCATION Diabetes Academy is now in session! The Madison / Mayodan Recreation Department will be offering a FREE class on Diabetes Education. Sponsored

by Novo Nordisk and presented by the Diabetes Care Specialist, Brian Wright on Friday, August 14th from 9-10 a.m. in the dining room at the Recreation Department This fun and informative class will be help attendees learn the ins and outs of Diabetes. Subjects to be discussed include Diabetes 101.

Staying Healthy, Insulin 101, and more. Also those in session will receive complimentary take home information on Diabetes care. To pre-register and for more information, contact the M/M Recreation Department at 336548-2789.

investigation continues.

• Deadbeat Webster arrest - Eden - Deputy D. Hendrix has reported the arrest of Erica Webster, 26, of 540 Riverside Drive in Eden. She is served with an order for arrest dated June 15th for “Child Support”.

CAROLINA BAPTIST ACADEMY GRADUATES STUDENTS REIDSVILLE Carolina Baptist Academy recently conducted its graduation and closing program for the 2008-2009 school year. High School graduates were Amy Foland, daughter of Mrs. Dawn Foland of Reidsville, and Leah Terrell, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Terrell of Ruffin, N.C. Kindergarten graduates were Alea Gauldin, Steven Jones, Dylan Pruitt, Faith Sharpe and Jacob Weatherford.

A God and Country theme was presented throughout the evening with students performing various songs and poetry with a patriotic theme.

Pastor Jerry Carter brought a message of challenge to the graduates as they enter a new era in their lives.

Carolina Baptist Academy is located at 116 South Franklin Street, REidsville and offers grades K-4 through 12th grade high school. For more information on the school please call 336-634-1345.

JR’s Archery 336-623-9605 August 1st & 2nd Outdoor 3D Shoot August 15th Deer Cook Jason Wright

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RIVERFEST—COMING SOON! The 6th Annual Eden Riverfest will take place on Friday, September 18th and Saturday, September 19th in the Olde Leaksville Shopping District.

There will be new crafters and artisans, two stages of music, river activities and the Little Miss Riverfest Contest. Friday night will see a return of the popular band: Envision.

Saturday’s headliner is the Sleeping Booty Band, a highenergy North Carolina band that has been the opening act for such famous performers as Chicago, K.C. and the Sunshine

Band, Earth, Wind and Fire, and Huey Lewis and the News. Mark your calendars now for this fantastic fall event.

Visit w w w. e x p l o r e e d e n n c . c o m <http://www.exploreedennc.co m> for more information.

Little Miss RiverFest!

We will be crowning our third Little Miss RiverFest at the 6th Annual Eden RiverFest that will take place this September. The pageant requirements are as follows: Entry fee: $50 Eligible ages: 2-8 years old Dress: Party Dress

First Place Winner Receives: Title for one year-Little Miss RiverFest 8”x10” photo courtesy of Barbour Studio $100 Savings Bond from Home Savings Bank $50 Gift Certificate from BetteR Look Send all entry forms to: Little Miss RiverFest 632 Washington Street Eden , NC 27288 Make Check of money orders to: Eden RiverFest Deadline for entries: August 24, 2009

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COUNTY CRIME REPORTS WRIGHT

ARRESTED

Detective Dana Taylor has reported the arrest of Caleb Eugene Wright, 20, of 248 Manuel Road in Mayodan.

According to warrants, he broke and entered a 2001 Chrysler Van owned by Darrell Ray Isley. He is charged with stealing two Nikon cameras, a pack of cigarettes, a cell phone and a GPS unit, the personal property of Darrell and Cataina Isley. The property has a total value of about $2,800 and was taken from inside their house and car.

Wright was charged with Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle, Felony Larceny, Misdemeanor Larceny. His bond was set at $30,000.

HIGH SCHOOL BURGLARY On June 24th at 3:12 p.m. Dr. Roger Whitley reported a breaking and entering of McMichael High School. The suspects damaged a door handle valued at $100, a desk drawer in room 500, and a FAA Logo valued at $100.

They also stole about 15 keys, a blue and black backpack, a Motorola I576 Cell Phone, and an assortment of tools with a total value of about $1215.

The suspects went all over the inside of the school and while in portions of the school they broke teachers desk, damaged doors and in one classroom, they threw red and gray paint on the wall where the FAA logo was located.

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Anyone with information that will help identify these suspects is asked to call the Sheriff’s office at 634-3232 or Crime Stoppers at 349-9683.

BULLINS

STANDOFF

On July 1 at approximately 11:00 p.m. Gerry Bullins, 30, of 1181 Gold Hill Road in Madison became involved in a domestic argument with other members of his family at his residence. He became upset, and fired a .22 caliber rifle inside the house. Family members left the residence to call for assistance.

When deputies arrived, Bullins began shooting indiscriminately toward the outside and often in the direction of the deputies. Bullins fired an estimated 30 shots.

The immediate area was secured, neighbors informed, and additional personnel came to the scene.

The Sheriff’s Special Response Team arrived on the scene and was able to take Bullins into custody in about one and a half hours. He was transported to the hospital for evaluation with criminal charges pending.

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REPORTING OFFICER: DEPUTY CHRIS BARNES On July 8th at 10:52 p.m.

Haley Roberts is an employee at Velma’s Odds & Ends, 8910 Highway 14 North, Eden reported that she was inside the business painting when a customer knocked on the door wanting to play the sweepstakes machines.

She allowed him inside and he played a while on the machines.

As she opened the door to allow the man to leave, he grabbed a bank moneybag from her hand and ran north on Highway 14. He was described as a white male, short curly black hair. He was last seen wearing a black tee shirt, black shorts.

StrongArmed Robberywarrants were obtained for Jesse Len Booth, 21, of 113 Kathy Drive in Eden.

Booth was arrested at 1:05 p.m. on July 9th near Park Vue Mart after a brief foot chase by deputies. He is charged with…

• Common Law Robbery • Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance. His bond is $25,000.

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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from page 19 $10 for an additional rider. The final hand will be at Plum Krazy’s where there will be food, door prizes, raffles and two bands for entertainment.

Camp Carefree is a nonprofit organization and is located in Stokesdale, NC. The camp’s sole purpose is to provide a free one week camping experience for children in our community with specific health problems and disabilities.

The program also includes camps for siblings of chronically ill or disabled children. A week can also be provided for those with a disabled or seriously ill parent. For more information you may visit their website www.campcarefree.org.

Camp Carefree relies solely on community support and private donations!

For more information, please contact one of the following: Greensboro Elks Lodge 602 336-288-5100 Steve Clarke 336-643-6201 Plum Krazy’s 336-851-0133 Don Moore 336-681-2618

COUNTY BUS ROUTES MAY BE CUT Due to the results of the state budget crisis, the Rockingham County School System will be re-evaluating its bus routes for this upcoming school year.

Students needed bus transportation will be required to register before the start of the school year.

Some stops will be eliminated unless there is a safety issue. Parents must make bus request by August 7th. The routes will be posted by midAugust.

To make a bus request call the school headquarters or come by in person. You may also request it online at: www.rock.k12.nc.us and clicking on RSC mandatory bus transportation request.

BRINGING THE BEACH TO DOWNTOWN Can’t get to the beach?

Here’s a way to bring the beach atmosphere to you!

On Friday, July 31st, the Olde Leaksville Merchants will be holding its first annual event from 6:00pm-9:00pm on Washington Street in Eden.

There will be beach music, dancing and special sales/refreshments provided by participating merchants.

Learn more about this event by calling 623-7789 ext.

3021 or visiting www.exploreedennc.com , our Facebook page, ExploreEdenNC. Be sure to come downtown and have a little shagg’n fun!

RCC

PROVES IT IS AN EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

RCC - The North Carolina Community College System has completed a performance level assessment of all 58 colleges in its system for the 2007-08 academic year. On July 8, the findings were released in the 2009 Critical Success Factors report.

According to the data, which is compiled annually from the previous academic year, Rockingham Community College was one of only 26 North Carolina community colleges in the state to meet or exceed the required level in all eight core

performance areas.

This means RCC students are well prepared to: • Pass licensure and certification exams as first-time test takers.

• Be successful as college transfer students at four-year institutions.

• Move successfully from developmental to college-level courses.

• Students are satisfied • Clients are satisfied with their customized training In the report, RCC received high marks from the business/industry community for

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its training programs and from clients of the Small Business Center. In addition, 99.5 percent of the members of the 2006-07 graduating class were employed within one year of graduation.

Conversely, 100 percent of those who employed RCC graduates were satisfied with the training the graduates received at the college.

The North Carolina community college system has been using these accountability measures for more than 20 years.

Last year, the minimum levels

required for each core area were raised and RCC has exceeded each of those levels.

“It is extremely gratifying to know that our students are doing exceptionably well as the result of their educational experiences at the college,” said RCC President, Dr. Robert Keys.

“Having met all eight critical success factors means that the quest for excellence is a college-wide commitment being realized in all of our programs.”

STATE

CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO The Reidsville Parks & Recreation Department will host the DYB O-Zone state tournament at Lowes Park July 17-22.

Six teams will participate in the event that begins Friday, July 17 with the official Opening Ceremonies.

Host Reidsville will be joined by Eden, Oxford, Albemarle, North Stanly, and West Stanly in the double elimination event.

Tournament play begins on Saturday, July 18 with three games on the opening day docket.

Eden and West Stanly begin things at 11:30 followed at 2 p.m.

by Oxford and Albemarle.

Reidsville and two-time defending state champion North Stanly wrap up the first day at 4:30.

Play resumes at 1 p.m.

Sunday with an elimination game and at 3:30 with a winner’s bracket game.

Games are scheduled for 5:30 and 8 p.m. Monday and at 2 p.m., 4:30, and 8:00 Tuesday.

Admission for the tournament is $5 with children 12-under receiving free admission.

This tournament marks the second Dixie Youth state championship for Rockingham County in two weeks. Eden hosted the DYB AA championships earlier this week. This is also Reidsville’s fourth time hosting a Dixie Youth state championship event. Lowes Park hosted tournaments in 1991 and 1993 and again in 2002.

The O-Zone is a separate division for the 11-12 age group.

Traditional Dixie Youth Baseball plays on a field with 60-foot bases and a 46-foot mound.

Runners are not allowed to lead off bases and can’t steal until the pitch crosses home plate. In OZone the game is played on 70foot bases and a 50-foot mound.

Runners lead and steal on the pitch. The basic rules are that of Major League Baseball with certain provisions as governed by Dixie Youth.

The 2009 O-Zone tournament is the fourth sponsored by Dixie Youth Baseball.

South Columbus won the inaugural event in 2006 and North Stanly won in 2007-08.

Reidsville placed in the top four in 2007 and finished in a tie for second in 2008.

The Reidsville team is

REIDSVILLE coached by Lane Julian, Daryl Paschal, Benny Chaparro, and James Olivo. Team members are Elijah Julian, Collin Paschal, CeJay Chaparro, Patrick Olivo, Eric Barton, Zach Shelton, Ryne Dickens, Chris Cotter, Chris Cline, Nick Stadler, Tyler

Gilreath, and Chandler Pruitt.

Lowes Field has undergone some renovations in preparation by the City of Reidsville Public Work Department for the tournament. The 195-foot fence has been extended to 220 feet, which required the batting cages behind

the fence to be relocated along the leftfield line. The scoreboard was also relocated and new grass had to be sewn.

The Booster Club field will be used for tournament teams to warm up on prior to games.

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❦ PAGE 26 EDEN’S OWN... JOURNAL, JULY 17, 2009 ROCKINGHAM COUNTY GIRLS FAST PITCH CHAMPIONS AGES 13 THRU 15 EDEN PARKS & REC FRONT ROW L to R: Taylor Chambers, Casey Petty, Jamie Pulliam, Delaney Gallaher, Claudia Moore and Evie Scott.

BACK ROW L to R: Lindsey Keiths, Candace Corcoran, Ashley Southerland, Brianna Reichard, Tabitha Dean and Coach Paul Moore. At Rear: Coach Christie Baumann and Coach Todd Pulliam.

EDEN PARKS & RECREATION PEANUT LEAGUE PINE STATE “A’S Front Row L to R - Thaliana Casper, Kaven Crawford and Shantel Gill. Back row L to R - Coach David Barker, Logan Willard, Dominique Blackwell, Sam Barker and Coach Sammy Willard.

EDEN PARKS & RECREATION PEANUT LEAGUE QUIZNOS Kneeling L to R - Mekhi Hairston, Caleb Parker, Nate Hutchins and Marquette Murphy. Standing L to R Kyren Hairston, Malaysia Murphy, Landon Powell, Khyah Strange and T'Kyle Hairston. At rear: Coaches: Jay Parker, Mark Murphy, Chris Hairston and Steve Hutchins.

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❦ PAGE 28 EDEN’S OWN... JOURNAL, JULY 17, 2009 cage and she ran over to see the little bird. The neighbors wrapped him up and Laura took him to her home and fed him.

Knowing he belonged to someone and probably needed medical attention, she called Pat Clark of Pat’s Birds in Eden. Pat came to the house and took BoBo home with her and nursed him back to health. Yes, he spent eight months with her and I was reluctant to disturb this new relationship knowing how stressful it might be. Laura gave me Pat’s number.

Steve and I went home and talked and I finally had him call because I was so scared of the outcome. Perhaps he had passed, or maybe he was happy where he was, did I have any way of identifying him as my bird and on and on. Well, Steve called and there was a lot of silence. As he hung up the phone, I wished I had spoken to her myself. Steve said Pat had no way of knowing this bird she had was ours since he was not banded, but if we would come by Friday morning at 10 o’clock, she would see how he responded to us. And again, dear Kim said a prayer with me and told me that Pat’s response was one of a responsible pet rescuer and that BoBo would recognize me.

Steve gave Pat identifiers like BoBo knew his name, knew Callie’s name, barked like our Chihuahua, liked almonds, whistled “Dixie”, etc. This was Wednesday and I did not sleep for two nights.

Friday morning came and we traveled to Eden not knowing what we would find.

Pat

answered the door and we all walked quietly back to a bird room. There was a cage of finches, a very playful cockatoo waving, and next to the wall a cage with an African Grey. Pat looked at us sternly, telling us how sick the bird was when he came to her after being in the weather over night. She told us how he had plucked his chest feathers because of all the stresses he had endured and if we took him home that he would likely start again.

Needless to say, I again felt ashamed at my carelessness and went over to see if BoBo would remember me.

I calmly approached the cage and called to him as my sweet boy BoBo. He looked at me and as I lifted my arm for him to step up, he leaned over, gently steadied himself with his beak and stepped up on my arm. I again gently pulled him to my chest, cradled him and caressed his head. He looked up into my eyes and softly said “BoBo.” Pat looked at me and told me the only reason he was going home with me today was we had given her enough information to convince her that he was indeed our bird. He came to her saying his name and barking like a Chihuahua (which if you have one, you know it is an unmistakable bark). I could tell Pat was devastated and she quickly left the room crying. I was left crying also not knowing whether to leave him or take him home. This woman had so generously taken him in her care and had obviously grown attached to him and now someone was swooping in to snatch him back.

It was not an easy situation nor fair. Pat’s stepson was there and explained her attachment to BoBo as she had lost her beloved African Grey in a fire and like me, felt she would never be able to replace him…and along comes BoBo. Selfishly, I offered to pay for any expenses and go with my bird. Unselfishly, Pat wanted nothing from me and even sent his toys home with him so he would be less stressed. So I left with a restored heart at the expense of another.

We returned home and BoBo immediately returned to his old ways. He quickly went into his cage, checked out his toys, called to Callie, ate his birdie bread, dropped his nuts, whistled “Dixie”, and once again ran the gauntlet across Callie’s cage. We were a family again. And then the phone rang.

It was Laura on the phone. I could tell she was in a panicked

state. She was going out of town to the beach to be with her family and had called Pat to confirm she was keeping Duke while she was away. Arrangements had been made months earlier. Pat’s stepson told Laura that Pat was ill with the flu and was unable to keep anyone’s birds. Laura wanted to know, and before she could ask, I simply said yes I would be happy to baby sit Duke. I felt that was the least I could do after she had helped me find Duke. So Laura went on her family vacation and Duke vacationed with us. Having been a beloved pet, which was so obvious, he didn’t know what to think of our menagerie. He pinned those eyes and quickly greeted the big blue girl with a “Hello” and she quickly responded by waving her four big toes. Callie and Duke quickly became good friends, dining on pad thai and spaghetti with meatballs. BoBo surveying the

hook up was not to be outdone.

His vocabulary of love talk and repertoire of jingles filled the room with laughter.

Well, this story tells of several random acts of kindness and with this story I wanted to continue those acts. Pat Clark is a rescuer and like any rescuer needs financial support. While I was there, some kind soul had dropped off three kittens, eyes barely open, keeping them from being hit in the road . I ask that readers recognize that this story is not merely meant for entertainment, but for us to continue those random acts of kindness that make us a community and so human. Please support Pat with your donations, which can be sent to Pat Clark, 613 Patterson St., Eden, NC 27288. And I want to thank you for that support in advance.

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