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Program received Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust Grant The City of Eden is pleased to announce that it has received a $42,776 two- year grant to fund Get Fit Rockingham from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust in Winston-Salem, NC. The program encourages Rockingham County citizens to exercise three times weekly from June to August and is modelled after the successful Get Fit Eden program that ran in Eden from 2013-2017.

This project will improve the lives of local residents by providing incentives for them to exercise on a regular basis each summer. Participants are provided a complimentary Get Fit Rockingham T-shirt, courtesy of Gildan Activewear of Eden, NC. They can take advantage of free sessions at area fitness centers and can qualify for periodic prize drawings at group events.

The Get Fit Eden program often offered the opportunity to win gift cards from Hibbett Sports, the House of Health food and supplement store in Eden.

The county program will offer similar incentives. The communities of Eden, Madison, Mayodan, Reidsville and Stoneville are participating this year. The program kick-off took place on Saturday, June 2nd in each community. A grand prize drawing or drawings will take place at the end of the program in each community with all participants who completed fitness cards eligible.

“Get Fit Eden worked so well for our community that it seemed logical to expand it to the entire county,” stated Randy Hunt, City of Eden Main Street Manager who will oversee the program for Eden. “Our health county health ratings need to improve and we hope this program is a catalyst for this improvement.” This is another example of county agencies working together for the common good, something that Stoneville Town Manager Ken Gamble said he appreciates. “The expansion of Get Fit Rockingham will open new fitness resources to Stoneville residents and create anetwork of opportunities throughout the county,” stated Gamble. “This is an excellent example of the county and municipalities working together with limited resources to create the best outcomes for our citizens.”

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Shaggin on Fieldcrest The 6th Annual Shaggin on Fieldcrest event that takes place on July 21, 2018 at 7:00pm on Fieldcrest Road in front of Jerry’s Restaurant.

Jim Quick and Coastline will once again perform.

There will be great food, including BBQ, hot dogs, and a beer garden manned by the Eden Rotary Club. We hope you will join us.

Eden Downtown Development, Inc. received a $100,000 grant to restore the Draper Landing river access point in eastern Eden and establish a new river access point at Klyce Street in the western section of th city. The grant is part of the Water Resources Fund, a $10 million commitment from Duke Energy.

Eden Downtown Develoment Inc. is one of the 16 organizations across North and South Carolina to collectively receive more than $1.2 million in the seventh grant announcement for this fund. The Water Resources Fund is a multi-year commitment that will leave a legacy of improved water quality, quantity and conservation in the Carolinas and neighboring regions.

“This grant will restore the Draper Landing River access point that was washed away by the spring of 2017 rains and establish a new access on Klyce Street”, stated Randy Hunt, Executive Director of Eden Downtown Development, Inc. “This is one of several river-related projects that have been possible by the generosity of Duke Energy. Those include the Matrimony Creek Nature Trail, Freedom Park Nature Trail and RV pads, and Grogan Park Nature Trail.”

The project will enable the Draper Landing River access point to be restored using materials to create a more stable structure. The establishment of the Klyce Street access will give Eden and Rockingham County citizens a longer stretch on which to tube, canoe and kayak the Dan River. This will be especially helpful in creating an improved route for the 2nd Annual Great River Race which will take place in August of 2018.

“Duke Energy is dedicated to protecting and restoring the rivers and waterways that power our regional economies,” said David Fountain, president of Duke Energy in North Carolina. “We look forward to our partnership with Eden Downtown Development,

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Continued From Page 1 The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust was established in 1947 and is now one of the largest private trusts in North Carolina. Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life of financially –disadvantaged residents in NC. The Health Improvement in North Carolina program areas supports community-wide health solutions across the state. The Local Impact in Forsyth County program area fosters equitable and sustainable solutions to improve the quality of life in Forsyth County. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. serves as sole trustee.

To register for the program, visit the following areas: • Eden - Eden Chamber of Commerce, 678 S. Van Buren Rd. • Madison & MayodanMadison-Mayodan Rec. Dept.

300 S. 2nd Avenue • Reidsville- Reidsville Parks & Recreation Dept.

201 N. Washington Ave. • Reidsville YMCA 504 S. Main Street • Reidsville Chamber of Commerce 140 S. Scales Street • Stoneville-Stoneville Town Hall 101 Smith Street For more information on the program, please contact Randy Hunt, located at the City of Eden.

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Duke Energy... Continued from Page 1 Inc. and the impact this project will have in our region.”

Investment decisions are carefully reviewed by the Water Resources Fund committee, and independent body that includes five environmental experts and two Duke Energy employees.

Selected projects are chosen on several criteria, includign whether the project is sciencebased and research-supported.

Duke Energy anticipates two grant announcements per year over the course of the Water Resources Fund. Visit nccommunityfoundation.org for more information on how to apply and register for the session.

Eden Downtown Development, Inc. oversees the downtown revitalization efforts of the Eden community, which includes both Historic Eden and Downtown Draper. In 2017-18 over $1 million in public and private investment was made in the downtown areas, one of the most succesful years for this program.

and work. The foundation contributes more than $33 million annually in charitable gifts.

The foundation’s education focus spans kindergarten to career – particularly science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) – as well as early childhood literacy and workforce development. It supports environmental projects and commu-

nity impact initiatives, including arts and culture. visit http://www.dukeenergy.com/foundation.

More information about the company is available at duke-energy.com. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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UNC Rockingham Healthcare Explore Nursing Careers at UNC Rockingham Health Care Eden Hospital Hosts Job Fair UNC Rockingham Health Care will host Walk-In Wednesday, a Job Fair and Open House for RNs and LPNs, from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11 in the Day Hospital lobby.

Both new graduates and experienced nurses are encouraged to attend.

Candidates will be able to meet the nursing leadership team, learn about open positions and interview on the spot for an exciting opportunity to work in an innovative academic health system. There also will be an opportunity to learn more about the hospital's outstanding benefits, flexible schedules and collaborative working environment.

Leadership will be on hand to talk about the updates and improvements that are under way at the facility.

There are open positions in many departments throughout the hospital and at UNC Rockingham Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center. To see a list of these, please visit our Website at uncrockingham.org.

Register in advance or you can just walk in on day of event.

To register visit: http://bit.ly/ 2HP93xF. If you have difficulty registering, contact Christopher Conrad at christopher.conrad@ unchealth.unc.edu.

The hospital is located at 117 East Kings Highway, Eden.

For more information, phone the Human Resources Department at 336-623-9711 Ext. 2304.

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Ernestine “Teeny” Joyce Amos, 86 James Hamilton “Barney” Barham, 49 John Baughn, 73 - RC Melody Paschal Brim, 61 Reidsville Carolyn Shields Branon, 76 Reidsville Master Kenneth Alvin Dean Bridges - Eden Wilbert Blackstock - Reidsville Debhroa Ann Graves Broadnax Louise Goins Baughn, 75 Stoneville Jack Saunders Barker, 81 - Eden Joseph "Danny" Daniel Corum, 58 William “Bill” Comer, 64 - Madison Henry Thomas Cardwell, Jr. Reidsville Freeman Cobb Jr. Dennis Paul Carter, Sr., 70 - RC Margie Joyce Curry, 76 - Madison Barbara Talley Cook, 59 Nathaniel Ryan Carter, 24 Reidsville Brian Richard Cobb, 33 - Eden

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Paul McArthur Crouch Sr., 75 Marc Anthony Chrismon, 70 - Eden Mildred Josephine Brown Cross, 92 - Ruffin Kay Hayden Cox, 74 - Reidsville Willette Ray Hammock Connally Reidsville Alice Elizabeth Tortorelli DePew, 32 - Eden Lillie G. Doe Mary Lee Dalton, 91 - Mayodan David Lyman Deberry, 66 Barbara Jean Snow Evans, 79 Eden Michael Anthony Fulp, 58 June Cruise Gentry, 86 - Eden David Wayne Gibbs, 55 William Preston Groseclose, 92 Ollie Burgess Grogan, 90 Frances Dickens Gantt Goodson, 84 - RC John Thomas Gardner, 89 - Eden Harold Douglas Gauldin, 89 - Eden Josephine Adams Galloway, 100 Reidsville Carl Edward Hutcherson Jr. Brian Keith Hale, 59 - Eden Irish Lavonne Houghton Harrison Ruffin Jerry L. Herbin Michael Laborn Hunter, Sr., 72 Reidsville Rev. Donald Leroy Harrell, Sr., 85 Reidsville Nathaniel Edrington Hewitt III Nettie Frink Ivy Robert Lee “Bob” Jones, Jr., 94 Idella Morehead Jones Devonta Lamarr Johnson, 21 Reidsville Benny Wilson Joyce, 78 - Stoneville Minister George Hoskins Johnson Leola Chandler Jobe, 91 Walter Raleigh Jones, Jr. - Reidsville Victor Raynard Jones Dorothy Taylor Plummer Lawson, 95 Genevieve Hayes Leake, 66 Donald V. Lawrence, 64 - Ruffin

Edna Hutson Mayes, 87 - Eden Bruce Calvin Moore, 64 Ernest Scott Moyer, 61 - Eden Reidsville Ralph Edward Myers, 95 - Reidsville Gaynell Bevins Maynard, 77 - Eden Riley William "Bill" Meeks, Jr., 68 Eden Alexander “Alex” Mabe, 90 Stoneville Lila Mae Roberts Mabe - Stoneville Brenda Moore Price, 69 - Eden Barry Wade Price, 63 - RC Gregory Devon Peeler, 53 James Lee Paschall, 80 Shelley Coe Richie, 48 Alice Moore Redd, 82 Iora Richardson Peggy Davis Reed - Reidsville Doris Naomi Ruthledge Spain, 83 Ashley Nicole Sizemore, 19 Mayodan Christopher Cornelius Searcy, 64 Agnes Barbee Summerlin, 89 Alzalia McClain Speaks - Reidsville Peggy V. Strickland, 65 Linda Paschal Smithey, 75 - RC Jeanetta Alberlene ( Abbie ) Manley Thomas, 92 - Eden Barbara Taylor, 77 - Reidsville Emma Grace Vasquez, Infant Dr. Drewry J. Marrow Vincent, DDS LaVerne Nelson Vernon, 86 Madison Judith Motsinger Waynick, 72 Madison Albert Lorenzo Wilson, Jr., 65 Eden Michael Anthony Webster, 59 Reidsville Kay Frances Burroughs Wray, 66 Stoneville James Watkins, 74 Debra Shockley Webb, 51 - Ruffin Donald "Wayne" Wall, 83 - RC Robert T. Winchester Sr.

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Wellness Center Info Located inside Laynes Pharmacy building 509 S. Van Buren Road, Eden, NC 27288 The Wellness Center will be closed on July 4, 2018 and July 20, 2018. Please see information below.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings occur on Thursdays from 12:00 – 1:00pm • Conversational Spanish for Beginners occurs each Friday from 12:00 – 1:00pm • Painting 101 occurs each Friday from 1:00-2:00pm • Bingo games each Wednesday from 3:00-4:00pm • Adult Coloring occurs each Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm • Chronic Pain Warriors Support Group occurs the second Tuesday from 11:00am- 1:00pm • Journal Writing each Wednesday from 1:00 – 2:00pm Special Events: • Now That I’m 18? — Join this informational presentation for families and youth who will be turning 18 who have Medicaid and/or disabilities. Learn how to transition to adult Medicaid and other important information. Date: July 10, 2018 Time: 6:00- 7:15 pm Location: Rockingham Wellness Center • Wellness Recovery Action Plan—WRAP is a program that helps individuals in identifying on what makes them well and creates a culture that encourages them to be an active participant in their own wellness. Come join us for a journey of learning how to help keep yourself well through fun activities and sharing in a safe environment. Registration Required. Date: July 17, 2018 & July 19, 2018, Time: WRAP 9:00 am- 5:00 pm • Whole Health Action Management — The primary purpose of this training is to teach skills to better self-manage chronic physical and mental health illnesses to achieve whole health, which is defined as having a healthy mind and body. Date: July 24, 2018 Time: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm • Lunch and Learn: Serving Our Veterans Who Served Us- This presentation is presented by Wanda Lane, Veterans Service Officer, and will discuss benefit offerings for local veterans. Date: July 26, 2018 Time: 12:00 noon- 1:00 pm • Conflict Resolution De-Escalating Behaviors Through Positive Communication- The Conflict Resolution workshop will place emphasis on achieving compromise and collaboration in conflictual situations. The training will address why people act and/or react in specific ways, effective communication skills, problemsolving, and steps to deescalate in a crisis. Date: July 31, 2018 Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm All events are free and open to the public. All events are held at Rockingham Wellness Center located at: 509 S. Van Buren Road, Eden, NC 27288.

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Duane and Gloria Best of Cary, formerly Eden, celebrated graduation with Jacob Dixon Best, son of Brad Best. On May 12, Jacob graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in criminal justice. On May 13 he was commissioned in the US Army as 2nd Lieutenant to serve for seven years.

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O n g o i n g E v e n t s o f I n t e re s t For Your Health...

• DIABETIC EDUCATION 3rd Thurs. of month, 3 pm. No res. necessary, FREE! Pete Crouch, Eden Drug.

Call for location. 336-627-4854 • TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) Mon. at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Ch., 233 Stadium Dr. Eden. www. tops.org or call 1-800-YEA-TOPS. or 919-621-3613. Laurasgw@gmail.com Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057.

• UNC ROCKINGHAM HEALTH CARE (formerly Morehead Hosp.)

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CHRONIC DISEASE CARE • Parkinson's Support Group Call 336-627-8510 to register and for dates and times • HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 AM • WMYN AM 11am & 7pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL Group Diabetes Classes Monday, July 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Annie Penn Hospital, Dining Room D. Registration required. To register, call 336-951-4731.

Reidsville Brain Injury and Stroke Support Group (for survivors, family members and caregivers) Monday, July 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the LEAF Center, 104 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville For information, call Casey Cockerham at 336-951-4557 or Asheley Cooper at 336-347-2328.

Support Groups

• Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Support Group - Meets every 2nd Tuesday of each month from 11am - 1pm

at the Wellness Center located inside Laynes Pharmacy, 509 Van Buren Rd. , Eden. Visit on Facebook: #gotpain.

- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday • Evening Words of Wisdom -6:00pm.

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

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

ALANON Thursday • Draper Al-Anon Group - 7:00pm First United Methodist Church 130 Main Street - Draper • Madison-Mayodan Group – 8:00pm Episcopal Church of the Messiah 114 S. 2nd Ave. – Mayodan Sunday Paths to Recovery – 7:00pm Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr. - Reidsville ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. MONTHLY DANCE - 2nd Thurs. of every month. - Rockingham Wellness Center, 570 S. Van Buren, Laynes Bldg 6:30 - 8:00. Call 336-552-8576 • ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn Call for date & times. South Day Room.

Registration not required. 336-951-4674.

Youth Concerns

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

SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), crafts, snacks and social activities. Call Brenda Moore at 336-623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m.

TEEN PARENT SUPPORT GROUP 3rd Tuesday of month at 6:30pm at Leaksville UMC. Ashley May at 6236002.

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THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY WEDNESDAY, JULY 4TH • EDEN KIWANIS OLE-FASHIONED FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, Gates open at 2 p.m. Located at the Panther Stadium, Morehead High School Eden, NC. Games, concessions, corn hole tournament.

Entertainment Lineup: 2 - 4 p.m. Against The Nights, 4:30-6:30 p.m. The Bullet Band, 7 p.m. The Holiday Band.

Fireworks start at 10 p.m.

• 23RD ANNUAL JULY 4TH FUN PARADE - Meet in the Parking Lot of Fair Funeral Home at 9 a.m. Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. The route is through the neighborhood. Everyone is Welcome. Dress in your Red, White, and Blue and other patriotic clothing. Parade information 336-627-8918.

• Madison “Dig Up Time Capsule” (Buried 50 years ago) Noon at Town Building

TUESDAY, JULY 10TH • The City of Eden will be hosting the JULY EDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTHLY COFFEE out in Grogan Park on Tuesday, July 10th beginning at 8:00 a.m. Come and enjoy your fellow Chamber members and see and hear all the exciting things going on in our beautiful city!

FRIDAY, JULY 13TH • REIDSVILLE - DOWNTOWN CRUISE IN, 6-9 p.m. Come downtown and enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere of classic cars and trucks. Hosted by the EZ Street Cruisers Car Club.

SATURDAY, JULY 14TH • STARS and PLANETS 9:30pm until 12:00 midnight. Come out to MAYO RIVER STATE PARK and explore the constellations, stars and planets! Volunteers from Greensboro Astronomy club will be on hand with telescopes to assist you. Meet in the field near the picnic shelter. Please use a red filter on any flashlights you bring. 500 Old Mayo Park Rd, Mayodan, NC For more inform. call 336-427-2530 or visit www.ncparks.gov.

• THE MOVIE ELF, MOVIE ON THE SQUARE, At Market Square Reidsville NC - Movie starts at dusk.

“Elf” Yes... It's Christmas in July at Market Square! "Elf" is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a child who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. Journey with Buddy to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help all remember the true meaning of Christmas. Bring your chairs and blankets!

There may be a special visitor from the North Pole at Market Square that evening!

• CAR SHOW & CRAB BOIL - The Boulevard Merchants are planning a car show and crab boil July 14th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 20TH • AARON MANUEL MEMORIAL CRUIZE-IN Downtown Stoneville 5pm - 8pm Every 3rd Friday thru Sept.

Sponsored by Carolina Cruizers in support of the Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund. Contact Michael Manuel 336-404-5565

SATURDAY, JULY 21ST • SHAGGIN’ ON FIELDCREST Downtown Draper along Fieldcrest Road. Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest will once again feature Jim Quick and Coastline! The event runs from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and has FREE Admission.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site.

• CANOE THE MAYO RIVER Mayo River State Park (4-5 hour float) Summer 2018. 10:00am. Free guided trip open to the first 11 people to register at the park office. Call 336-427-2530 to sign up or for more information and directions.

SATURDAY, JULY 28TH • FREEDOM PARK MUSIC AND CRUZ IN- Cruz in begins at 5:30, music by Impacts (Beach and 50’s) begins at 6:30 at the Kiwanis Amphetheatre. Sponsored by the Eden Parks and Recreation Department and held the last Saturday of each month. There are 50/50 drawings, concessions, cornhole, door prizes and more.

Event is open to the public and FREE. Bring your Lawn Chairs!Mark your calendars!

• MUSIC ON THE SQUARE AT MARKET SQUARE 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. -Reidsville NC.

Kelly at 348-1634 or - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712

Meetings & Classes

EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am.

WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Rock. Co. Co-Op Extention Office at 525 NC 65, Reidsville. Call Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346

NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – Chapter 1161 – 3rd Wed. each month at 11:30 a.m Mayflower Seafood Rest., 1641 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, . All federal active, retired empl. & spouses & postal & military) Tom Lovell – 336-623-1081.

STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB At the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday of month - 7pm Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005

THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807

INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB Bethany area meets on 1st Tuesday at 6:30 in Fellowship Hall of the Comers Chapel Bapt.Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA Meets the third Tuesday of every month at Fursty's Restaurant on Freeway Drive in Reidsville at 6:30 pm.

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

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

RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. 708 Barnes St., Reidsville (Salvation Army Gym.) 434-203-3050

ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC

Military Groups

• ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League - All Marines, active/inactive, Navy Corpsmen and Navy Chaplins that served with FMF Marine Units and Spouses. 2nd Thur. of each mo. Eat 6pm, meet 7 pm at the Agriculture Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth. Joe Zanetti 336-623-6779 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan .

Rock. Co. Post. The 2nd Saturday at 11 AM. Post CDR. David Bray: 336-601-7176 • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS 2nd Sat. of month at 9:30 AM at Post Building, 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan.

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

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

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

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

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m.

Children & Youth Programs 7 p.m.

336-623-3515; www.EdenBaptistChurch.org • GOD BLESS AMERICA DAY - July 1, 2018 WOODBINE BAPTIST CHURCH 7546 NC 135, Mayodan, NC. The Hall of Honor, opening at 9:00 a.m., will feature pictures of local military personnel past and present, military memorabilia, and much more.

The ceremony begins in the sanctuary at 10:00 a.m., with Morehead High School JROTC providing military protocol.

Special guest speaker: Bill Knight, Secretary for the War Memorial Foundation and Supervisor of the Paving Stone Project for Carolina Field of Honor.

First Responders will be recognized and thanked for their service.

• EDEN CHURCH OF CHRIST 250 The Boulevard, Eden, NC • 276-340-2653 James Oldfield • awordfromthelord@gmail.com SUNDAY 9am Bible Class • 10am Worship Thursday 7pm Bible Study Also: Call In Live Thurs 9pm on WGSR Star News 47.1 Live Call In at WLOE Sundays at 5pm • REDEMPTION ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH 2131 Hwy. 14, Reidsville, NC 27320 • 336-420-8805 Pastor D.L. Bray • Youth Pastor Luke Bray #RevivallnReidsville • Van Ministry • Ladies & Mens Ministry • Youth Ministry • Food Pantry Mininstry Sunday School 10am / Sunday AM Worship 11AM Sunday Evening 5pm / Wed. Night 7pm Preaching from the King James Bible

JULY 2018 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 7 # American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle welcome. Bill Morey 276-340-5091 or billmoreyf1@gmail.com • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO. 2nd Monday. Chapter 63 -Ag. Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School. Room 180) Social 6 pm, meeting at 7 pm. Transportation for veterans to VA appts if needed. (336) 349-6040. Volunteers Needed. (336) 394-0080.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please call ahead: 336-573-9900.

Handicapped access available, let us know your needs . No plumbing facilities at this meeting and no temperature control. Dress accordingly.

Community Help

GOODWILL CAREER CENTERS GED, Computer Skills Classes, Employability Skills Classes, Job Leads, Network Room, Resume Assistance

Events of Interest

For information or to register for classes: Eden –336-623-3007 Reidsville – 336-637-1010 Mayodan – 336-949-4849

Concessions Available Adults $6 Donation, 12 & Under Free For Info Contact Wayne at 276-956-1337 or 276-340-6212

ROCKINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE - 926 Washington St., Eden. Every Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thurs - Fri. 10-4. Tax ded.

Free large pickup. 336-627-0160.

TRIAD DAYLILY FANS & NTL GARDEN CLUB - Meets the 1st Sunday of month. Plant sales Sept-May 2 - 4pm, 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro.

Lynne 336 456 4509

NC DIXIE YOUTH Baseball Ozone State Tournament The City of Eden will be sponsoring the North Carolina Dixie Youth Baseball Ozone State Tournament at Freedom Park from July 13 -19, 2018.

FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for international exchange students for the 20142015 school year. Call 910-308-9458.

"ART IN THE GARDEN" A conversation on how our community can develop an art center in Eden. We have a Public Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/10333114066 90931/) with an ongoing discussion.

Upcoming Events

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

by Cascade Express with Eddy Irving & Friends and Bluegrass the 1st and 3rd Sat.

RIVERFEST is one of the largest events in our County take place in beautiful Downtown Eden on Sept. 14th & 15th.

It will feature two stages of live music, food & beverages, river excursions, over 100 artisans & crafters, trick roper, beer garden, amusements and so much more!

We would like to invite all artisans, crafters and civic groups to submit your applications. ww.ExploreEdenNC.com.

MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY • SALVATION ARMY -Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Sun. 9:30 worship, 11am Sunday School.

MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

Anyone 60 +, Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact Pat Fargis 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Wanda Barnett • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE Reidsville Salvation Army 704 Barnes St., 349-4923 ext. 106 • ROCKINGHAM RESCUE MISSION 618 Early Avenue, Eden • 336-623-2133 Tues., Wed. & Thurs 11:00-12:30 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am 1pm Stoneville Pent. Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

Ongoing Events DANCE - LARRY J’S 1201 Old Leaksville Rd., Ridgeway, Va. Friday with the House Rockers Saturday - Various Guest Bands Doors Open at 6pm Music from 7pm - 9:45pm No Alcohol • Smoke Free

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

SENIOR DANCES -REIDSVILLE EVENTS CENTER -Downtown Reidsville @ 223 S. Scales St. - Tuesday Bluegrass Night 7pm - 9:30pm - Thursday Classic Country with City Limits Band 7pm: 9:30pm Bob or Myra Tudor at 336342-6770.

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• July 21 Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest • August 9 Grown & Gathered • August 25 Touch-A-Truck • Sept. 14 & 15 RiverFest BACK TO SCHOOL BASH Saturday August 25 2018 First Presbyterian Church & Community Partners Presents Back To School Bash & Festival 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Located at First Presbyterian Church of Eden (Behind Wal-Mart in Eden) School Supply Giveaways, Free Children’s Hair Cuts, Children’s Activities, Food, & Much More.

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Sat. 7/7 WOODY POWERS & MIDNIGHT EXPRESS Sat. 7/14 BULLET BAND Sat. 7/21 HOUSE ROCKERS Sat. 7/28 TBA

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VFW WEEKLY DANCE Every Thursday 7pm - 10pm Live Music, Refresh. Avail.

No Alcohol • $5 donation at door VFW Bldg., 302 N. 12th Ave. Mayodan, NC

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RCEF’s Parent Engagement Program Aligns Parents to be Partners with Public Schools On May 2nd, parents from across RC presented their plans for reducing barriers to success and increasing student achievement for RC public school students. The group of 11 parents completed RC Education Foundation’s pilot Parent Engagement Program (PEP), a leadership initiative in which parents meet monthly to gain knowledge of the school system, poli-

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PEP focus areas include: 1) Leadership Development; 2) Public Awareness; and 3) Organizing for Action. The goals of PEP are to improve student success by reducing barriers to learning, engaging and informing other parents and establishing collaborative teams and networks.

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Relations and High School Options. Participants also toured 6 schools in the district, met school board members and key personnel and began implementing leadership initiatives to create change within their child's school and the district. Through this program, parents became stronger supporters, more effective advocates and change agents for quality public education. Doneka Dillard, Moss Street Elementary parent, reflects on her experience, stating, “PEP facilitators were my cheerleaders. They helped provide information, coaching, and helped me complete my goals."

Listed below are the participants, schools they represent and their project ideas. Participants will implement their project plans over the 18-19 school year, if not already underway.

Jennifer Bradley, Lincoln Elementary School. Project: Develop tools and best practices that improve communications between families, teachers and the community. Activities include establishing a PTO Communication Committee, creating a family email group and Facebook page, and implementing Sign-Up Genius Tool for volunteer needs.

Doneka Dillard, Moss Street Elementary School. Project: Serve as a liaison between the Moss Street community and UNCG during the Partnership school transition. She is helping to enroll families, plan events, and was featured in the UNC Moss Street video – https://vimeo.com/262077800 Chrissy Griffin, Douglass Elementary School. Project: Diana Herbin, Monroeton Elementary School.

Project: Implement and advocate for tutoring supports for parents.

Plans to start an initiative called Hope Network to support traumainformed care to RC students.

For students who have had a traumatic experience, their schools will be notified to “handle with care.”

Ashley Hopper, Holmes Middle School. Project: Develop and involve a diverse group of students in an International Club as well as using her tenure as PTSO Co-President to increase communication between the school and parents through social media.

Jennifer Lester, Wentworth Elementary School. Project: Design an online volunteer portal and email system to engage parents at Wentworth Elementary.

Jennifer Mayes, Draper Elementary School. Project: Develop and manage a “PEP” social media page, establishing an online community, discussion board and network of current and past participants.

Mitch Neal, Holmes Middle School. Project: Build comment and suggestion boxes for students at Holmes and Morehead High School, designed to increase discussion and collaboration between teachers and students.

Kirk Smith, Wentworth Elementary School. Project: Develop and manage “Save Our Schools: RC Parents for Public Schools” social media campaign.

This is part of a statewide project,

“Save Our Schools: NC Parents for Public Schooling,” with counties establishing local pages in an effort to share positive perspectives, programs and policies.

Lori Thorn, Reidsville High School. Project: Created brochure to highlight RHS opportunities; Partnering with RHS to update website; Worked to have school phone messages sent in Spanish for 269 families.

Layden Tripp, Draper Elementary. Project: Increase parent utilization and volunteerism at RC Parent Resource Centers.

This program was made possible by our generous program sponsors and donors. Grant support for this program was received from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, Reidsville Area Foundation, and the RC Community Foundation.

Additionally, the following local agencies served as program sponsors – offering program resources, food and supply donations: Annie Penn Hospital; Gildan; RCC; RC Partnership for Children; RC Schools; and Youth Haven Services.

RC Education Foundation (RCEF) is excited for the opportunity that these new leaders bring to our schools and communities. We congratulate them on their accomplishments and truly value them as partners, proactive problem solvers, effective decision makers, mentors and education advocates.

RCEF is currently accepting applications for the 2018-2019 PEP. Application and Flyer Attached.

For more information, please contact the RC Education Foundation office: Dawn Charaba, Executive Director, dawn@helprockinghamstudents.o rg, 336-552-0761 PEP 2018 – 2019 Application Application Deadline: August 31, 2018.

Questions? Contact RC Education Foundation Phone: 336-552-0761 Email: dawn@helprockinghamstudents.org Participation in the RC Education Foundation’s PEP is open to parents who have or have had children in public schools or work closely with parents and children. Parents are defined as anyone who is a caregiver of children.

Participants will be selected on the basis of: - Leadership potential - Interest and/or active participation in schools and community - Willingness to carry out a leadership plan - Commitment to attend all sessions Participants are selected without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. There is no charge for participation.

RCC Advanced Technologies Building Room 105, 215 Wrenn Memorial Road Reidsville. Wed., Sept. 26, 2018 (orientation, @5:30 pm), Wed., Oct. 24 2018, Wed., Nov. 28 2018, Wed., Dec. 12 (school tours), Wed., Jan. 23 2019, Wed., Feb. 27 2019, Wed., March 27 2019, Wed., April 24 2019, Wed., May 8 2019 (graduation) 9am – 2pm Lunch provided.

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Eden’s Independence Day Events Yes, it’s that time again!

Time to don your most patriotic attire or costume, decorate that wagon, golf cart, bicycle or stroller, and walk or ride with the neighborhood through the streets near Fair Funeral Home.

This happens to be the 23rd year for the July 4th Fun Parade held by the Fair Family at Fair Funeral Home.

Streaming in well before 9am most years, the crowds begin to gather in the parking lot at 432 Boone Rd. Red, White and Blue are to be seen in every corner.

Everyone is welcome to participate, or you can sit on the sidelines and watch all the people go by.

Children and adults, even pets show their love of country with costumes and decorated floats which depict scenes from history, Uncle Sam, the Statue of Liberty and much more. Make your own, you could win a prize!

Everyone is welcome, just come on down, and enjoy the fun of the leisurely walk through the neighborhoods.

There are prizes for every sort of category including (but certainly not limited to): Most creative, original, unique, patriotic as well as the best decorated float, golf cart, stroller, bicycle, tricycle, scooter, wagon, kid’s battery powered vehicles, gocart and more. People can win with their own or their pet’s costumes, the youngest and oldest in attendance, family themed dress and groups such as veterans and others are even up for a prize.

Wednesday, July 4th at 9:30 am the walk begins, don’t miss it.

But everyone wins in the end when they get to eat free watermelon!

For more information call Ann or Alice Fair at 336-6278918.

Float the 4th!

After the July 4th Fun Parade, take the time to float down Eden’s beautiful rivers. You can access the Smith River at the Island Ford river access point on River Road near the traffic circle or shorter trips can be made from the Leaksville Landing to the NC Wildlife Landing on Bethlehem Church Road. Either bring your own float or you can contact Three Rivers Outfitters to rent canoes and kayaks.

They can be reached at 336-627-6215.

Eden Kiwanis Ole Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration This event will take place on Wednesday, July 4th starting at 2:00pm at Morehead High School. There will be games, concessions, a corn hole tournament and more. Entertainment lineup includes Against the Nights (2:00pm-4:00pm) The Bullet Band (4:30pm-6:30pm) and the Holiday Band (7:00pm-until.) Fireworks start at 10:00pm. Don’t miss the fun!

Program and Demonstration

“Music and the Mills” to be held on July 19 at 7 p.m.

The Museum and Archives of RC (MARC) will hold a program and demonstration entitled “Music and the Mills” on July 19 at 7p.m. Mill music reflected many influences, and sometimes conditions in the mill themselves.

Featuring Wayne Seymour, Fred Reynolds and Taylor Rorrer, the program will examine the influence of mill music on the development of American Music, as well as the cross cultural exchanges between rural and town culture.

All talented musicians active in various forms of traditional music, Seymour, Reynolds, and Rorrer, will perform mill songs and share their history. Seymour is a multiinstrumentalist whose interest in traditional music dates back to his days in high school, some 50 years ago. He and Reynolds

have played together for 35 years. Rorrer, who has traditional music in his blood (related to both Charlie Poole and Posey Rorer), will play the fiddle.

The program will take place at the MARC located at 1086 N.C. Hwy. 65, Reidsville in the historic courthouse in Wentworth. Admission is free for MARC members, $5 for adults, and $3.50 for seniors and students. Light refreshments will be provided before the program.

Doors open at 6:30p.m.

The MARC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Museum exhibits are open Wed., Thurs., and Fri. from 1pm to 6pm and on Sat. from 10am to 4pm.

Group tours are available on request, with additional information provided on our website at www.themarconline.org or by calling 336-634-4949.

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Q & A’s: Fun in the Sun— or Defeat in the Heat?

Did you know that the number of hot days—and warm nights—is increasing? In the U.S., record high temperatures now outnumber record lows at least two to one. What can you do to protect yourself in a heat wave—or simply in the hot summer sun?

Know signs of trouble. Heat cramps are an early sign that your body is suffering from the heat—they’re more likely with heavy exercise or work. Along with muscle cramps, you may sweat heavily and feel very thirsty or fatigued.

Heat exhaustion can happen when you lose lots of fluids from heavy sweating. These are a few other signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion: • Headache • Dizziness or feeling weak or confused • Nausea or vomiting • Fast heartbeat • Cool, moist skin • Dark-colored urine, a sign of dehydration If not treated, heat exhaustion can develop into heatstroke, which can be deadly because the body loses the ability to cool itself. Call 9-1-1 if someone shows signs of shock, becomes very confused, has a seizure, has a fever over 102 degrees F, breathes rapidly or has a rapid pulse, or loses consciousness.

Nip problems in the bud. If you have symptoms of heat exhaustion, get out of the heat as quickly as you can. Rest in a cool, shady place with your feet raised. Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid alcohol or caffeine. Apply cool compresses or take a cool shower or bath.

Contact a doctor if you don’t feel better within 30 minutes.

Beat the heat. In a heat wave, take these steps: • Avoid taxing activities if you can.

• Stay indoors during the hottest hours of the day. The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are strongest between 10 am and 4 pm. • If you don’t have air conditioning, go to a library, mall, or other public place to cool down for a few hours. • Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.

Avoid dark colors, which trap the heat. • Use a hat or umbrella outdoors.

• Allow your car to cool off before you get in. • Drink water and eat small meals often. Drink less alcohol and fewer caffeinated drinks. • Don’t take salt tablets unless your doctor tells you to.

Protect those at increased risk. Help protect those who are most vulnerable in the heat.

That includes children, older adults, and people who are obese, ill, exercising vigorously, or not used to the heat or high humidity. For example, make sure young ones drink plenty of water.

And you might check in on your elderly neighbor once in a while.

It’s important to know that certain medicines can also increase your risk of heatstroke.

This includes allergy, blood pressure, and seizure drugs as well as medicines used for mental health conditions. Let’s talk this over to make sure you stay safe and know the signs of problems.

And, if you have a chronic condition, it’s a great idea to ask your doctor about other ways to lower your risk of heatstroke.

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

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Local Special Olympics Run Raises over $1,300 Rockingham-150x150 On Thursday May 24th, 2018, members of the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office, the Reidsville Police Department and the Eden Police Department participated in the Rockingham County leg of the

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics across North Carolina.

The mission of this annual Law Enforcement Torch Run is to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics movement.

There are over 97,000 law

enforcement members that carry the "Flame of Hope" annually.

The flame symbolizes courage and celebration of diversity uniting communities around the globe.

The Special Olympic Games in Rockingham County were held on May 4th, 2018 at the Reidsville High School stadium and saw hundreds of athletes and volunteers in attendance.

This year, our local law enforcement agencies were able to raise over $1,300 in honor of the Torch Run for Special Olympics.

On behalf of the law enforcement of Rockingham County and the Rockingham County chapter of the Special Olympics, we would like to give special thanks to Southern Health Partners and Williams Transco Pipeline for their companies' very generous donations in support of the 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Shelter adoption event huge success Rockingham County Animal Shelter Director Brittany Flynn is all smiles! She said: "the CELEBRATE FREEDOM adoption event was a huge success. We adopted out 65 animals in one week. This was fantastic and it helped make much needed kennel space."

Leading up to Memorial Day, between May 22 and May 26, Rockingham County Animal Shelter encouraged citizens to "help animals CELEBRATE FREEDOM and become part of your FUREVER HOME!" Special discounts were: $50 for puppy adoptions; $25 for adult dogs; $5 for cats and kittens!

All Rockingham County Animal Shelter adoptions include your new pet being spayed/neutered; up to date on age appropriate vaccinations; microchipped; and tested for heartworms (dogs six months and older) or Felv/FIV (cats).

The Rockingham County Animal Shelter has many furever friends still awaiting a loving family. It's located at 250 Cherokee Camp Rd., Reidsville, 27320. (336) 394-0075 RCAS@co.rockingham.nc.us

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall 2018 Citizens Academy Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Citizens Academy. The Academy will be held on consecutive Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., beginning August 16th and running through October 11th. A graduation ceremony will be held on October 16th at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

The course is open to all individuals 18 years old or older that are city residents or those who live in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, or own a business or property or work in the City of Eden. Interested participants are selected on a first-come basis with the class size being limited to 20 participants. This is an exciting opportunity for residents to increase their knowledge about the workings of local government and for those who have a desire to become more involved in the community. The deadline to be considered for the 2018 session is Tuesday, July 31st. If you know of anyone who may be interested in participating please have them contact Ms. Deanna Hunt, Deputy City Clerk at 336-623-2110, Extension 3020 or email her at dhunt@edennc.us.

Interlocal Agreement with Rockingham County – Code Enforcement Fees Staff has been working with County staff to organize a process whereby the County would include in its property tax bill the city’s nuisance fees, housing code and nonresidential maintenance enforcement fees.

We are hopeful that this will assist in collection for the City in these areas. The County has already amended the agreement to include this collection and the City Council will vote on the agreement at its meeting on June 19th. If adopted, collection efforts would start July 1, 2018 and will include any bills accumulated from July 1, 2017 forward. The County has agreed to do this for no additional cost to the City. ¼ Cent Sales Tax for Rockingham Community College At their June 4, 2018 meeting, The Rockingham County Commissioners approved a resolution to levy an additional onequarter cent sales and use tax.

The process continues in Raleigh and the tax will start being collected later this year.

Rehabilitation of 622 Washington Street Wright and Wray crews started work last week. They have removed second story windows and exposed a beam running between the first and second story. Scaffolding has been erected in front of the building and caution tape has been put

into place. The crews are removing material at the rear of the building. Work on this project is expected to conclude by the middle of August 2018.

Fieldcrest Public Space An earthen ramp has been shaped to allow heavy equipment access inside the structure.

Block has been delivered and set inside near the back wall. The block construction has started and a water proofer contractor is expected to begin work at any time.

NC Main Street NC Main Street director Liz Parham met with city staff and Mr. Glenn Denny, president of the EDDI on May 24th. They reviewed our annual report card, signed the required annual agreement and toured the Main Street areas of Eden.

Walgreens Drug Store It appears the Eden RiteAid will be changed to a Walgreens Drug Store after the merger of the two companies.

The entire chain changeover will not be completed until 2020 and 600 underperforming or redundant (Rite Aid and Walgreens stores in close proximity to each other) Rite Aid stores will be closed.

Duke Energy Water Resources Fund Grant On May 31, 2018, Randy Hunt, Main Street Manager and Mike Dougherty, Director of Economic Development accepted a $100,000 Duke Energy Water Resources Fund grant to restore the Draper Landing and to create the Klyce Street Landing on the Dan River. This is the second consecutive $100,000 grant the city has received from this fund for water access and trail projects. Duke Energy has provided more than $300,000 in grant and other funding to the City and Eden Downtown Development Corporation since 2014 to establish trails, enhance the Smith River Greenway and create/restore river access points.

Eden was one of only 16 communities selected out of more than 50 that submitted letters of inquiry for this current grant cycle. Duke Energy has allocated $8.5 of the $10 million Duke Energy Water Resources Fund it established in 2014 to assist communities with their river stewardship and beautification programs.

Matrimony Creek Greenway Project - Update The Matrimony Creek Greenway Project is moving forward. The Street Division continues to work on installing stone, gravel, and granite dust for the nature trail. This will continue over the next several

weeks, and the project is on schedule to be completed by June 30th. The Contractor for the restrooms has been busy and is on schedule to be completed

by June 30th. A ribbon cutting will be planned to officially “open” this new greenway for public use at some point in July.

Stadium Drive Sidewalk Project – Partnership with NCDOT We have received information from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) that they are going to fund the sidewalk project along Stadium Drive from Pierce Street to Edgewood Road.

During the budget process the City agreed to a 20% match of $ 98,600 with NCDOT providing the remainder of the necessary funding in the amount of $394,400. It has not yet been determined whether the City or NCDOT will administer this project but it is anticipated that this will be completed during the course of FY 2017-18.

CDBG Housing Grant City staff is meeting with Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) staff regarding the current cycle of funding for small cities. This will be the first time in several years that non-entitlement cities and counties have been able to apply for housing funding. The application is due in September and the first public hearing is to be held in either July or August. The first of these public hearings is to get the City Council’s permission to apply for the grant.

There are no required matching funds from the city. We will be eligible for $750,000 in funding.

At this time, we intend to apply for a scattered site program.

Spray Cotton Mill Complex Rehabilitation Project Kelly Stultz – Director of Planning and Inspections, Mike Dougherty – Director of Economic Development, and Randy Hunt – Main Street Manager met with Mr. Fasil Khan, owner of the Spray Cotton Mill Complex. He told us that financing had been hard to procure and that two other projects with significant local government participation had arisen.

He says that he is not giving up on our project nor is he selling the property. However, he indicated that he would be seeking funding assistance either from the City of Eden or outside participants in order to proceed.

Community Appearance Commission The Commission met on June 5th. The Commission awarded their monthly appearance award to Food Lion on Meadow for their store upgrades and the new parking lot improvements. There was

discussion about trying to plan a community-wide cleanup sometime in the fall, when the weather is cooler. We hope to get some corporate support for this initiative. The Commission also discussed issues with parking lots in disrepair at Kingsway Plaza and the Mall.

They discussed the feasibility of asking the City Council to adopt an ordinance that would require these property owners to maintain their parking lots to a minimum standard. City staff will be checking with other municipalities to see how they handle this issue.

Commission member Michael Hutchinson brought in pictures of areas including sidewalks (Draper area) and park areas including the Draper Landing and the Greenway which are overgrown. He underscored the importance of making sure these areas “shine” if the city is going to promote our rivers and parks. The Commission members agreed.

The commission discussed issues with limited city staff manpower

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POLICE DEPT NEWS The Eden Police Department is in the process of hiring Officer Eric Gann. His projected hire date will be in July. This was to replace Lieutenant Richie Jeffries Lieutenant Jeffries’ whose retire-

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Effective June 4th, Police Officer IV John Price resigned from the Eden Police Department to accept a job offer from Sheriff Terry Johnson in Alamance County. We wish John the best of luck on his new position and thank him for his 20+ years of service to the citizens of Eden.

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On June 13th, Captain John Edwards, Detective Bill Wade and Detective Sam Reid will be attending a Ruger Armorer class being held at the Mayodan Police Department. This is free training and will benefit our department when we receive the Ruger handguns once grant funds have been released to purchase them.

On July 4th, the Eden Police Department will have 15 additional officers working the 4th of July Fun Celebration at the Morehead High School football stadium. These officers will work throughout the day. With other municipalities having their fireworks on other days, we anticipate a large turnout for this event.

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Branding Study The Branding Study is complete and we have received all of the deliverables.

Implementation will be made as new materials need branding.

An official roll out to the community will be planned in conjunction with the Eden Chamber Coffee that will be hosted by the City of Eden in Grogan Park beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10th.

Recycling Containers – Drop Port Sites Staff is examining the feasibility of restructuring and/or replacing the drop port containers at the six recycling drop port sites to better streamline recycling operations.

Klyce Street River Access and Draper Landing River Access The City of Eden has been awarded a $100,000 Duke Energy Water Resources Fund Grant for the development of a new river access at the Klyce Street and for improvements to the Draper Landing river access.

We are currently in the process of surveying the property at Klyce Street in preparation for this project and are currently making arrangements to replace the steps at the Draper Landing river access.

Retirement of Ms. Sheralene Thompson, City Clerk

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County congratulates dozens who retire and who achieve special years of service Rockingham County Board of Commissioners, County Manager, Dept. Heads, and Human Resources Dept., recently thanked and congratulated dozens of colleagues who are retiring or have served Rockingham County Government for many years.

Special tokens of appreciation were officially presented to 18 retirees with ten to 35 years of service and to 37 employees who have from 15 to 35 years of service. The commendations were part of the “Employee Service Awards & Retiree Appreciation Program,” sponsored by the County's Human Resources Dept., and held at the Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Center in Wentworth.

This year's 18 retirees included: Shawn Gorman, Economic Development, 10 years; Leslie Rex, EMS, 12 years; Virginia Jarrett, Social Services, 12 years; John Deane, Sheriff's Office, 13 years; Darrell Purgason, Sheriff's Office, 13 years; James Goin II, EMS, 15 years; Gwendolyn Price, Jail, 17 years; Pamela Lawson, Tax, 18 years; Melissa Adams, Social Services, 22 years; Jo Ann Wilson, Social Services, 23 years; Gail Priddy, Purchasing, 27 years; Jerald Taylor, EMS, 27 years; Kathy Williams, Tax, 28 years; Billy King Jr., Sheriff's Office, 29 years; Vickie Corum, Social Services, 30 years; Jacqueline Miller, Library, 33 years; Susan Scales, Social Services, 35 years; and IN MEMORIAM, Genevieve Broadnax, Social Services, 28 years.

County receipients honored for years of service: • GOVERNING BODY - Pamela McLain, 35 years • TAX DEPT. - Mark McClintock, 20 years • SHERIFF's OFFICE - Samuel Page, 30 years; Ellen Hundley, 15; Clifford Vaughn, 15; Mark Kennon, 20; Marcus Marshall, 20; Timothy Newman, 20; Donald Searcy, 20; Kevin Suthard, 20; Robert Walker, 20; Tammi Howell, 25; Marty Joyce, Jail, 15.

• LIBRARY - Michael Roche, 30 years; Jennifer Smith, 25.

• CENTRAL PERMITTING - Bambi Willis, 20 years.

• COMMUNICATIONS - Phillip Griffin, 15 years; Frank Fix, 25; George Kasey, 25.

• EMRGENCY SERVICES - Rodney Stewart, 25 years.

• HEAD START - Sherry Broadnax, 15 years; Kim Moyer, 25.

• INFORMATION SERVICES/ GIS - Eric Belton, 20 years.

• INFORMATION SERVICES - Kim Wallace, 25 years.

• PUBLIC HEALTH - Karon Weddle, 15 years; Vanessa Perkins, 15; Sandra Ellington, 20; Sheila Hurst, 20.

• SOCIAL SERVICES - Dalys Jansen, 15 years; Deanna Waite, 15; Lisa Chaney, 20; Carrie Friese, 20; Patricia Spragling, 20; Diane Page, 25; Tracy Cundiff, 30; Phyllis Cundiff, 35.

• YOUTH SERVICES - Tara Muchini, 15 years.

Edward Jones Among Fortune 500 Again Financial services firm makes the prestigious list for sixth consecutive year

Financial services firm Edward Jones once again ranks among the Fortune 500, according to the 4 Financial Advisors in Eden. This is the firm's sixth consecutive appearance on the annual list, which is published by Fortune magazine.

Fortune magazine ranks the largest U.S. companies by revenue. Edward Jones moved up 27 spots to No. 376 on the list with nearly $7.6 billion in revenue for 2016.

"Edward Jones is proud of the growth that earns us a place on this prestigious list year after year," said Edward Jones managing partner, Jim Weddle. "Our success comes from serving our clients based upon building trusted relationships and our promise to partner together through all that life brings. We strive to deliver a superior experience that earns our clients' loyalty and makes a meaningful difference in their lives.”

The Eden financial advisors include: Kathy Hale Hope Gilley Mike Avina and Sam Phillips.

Edward Jones provides financial services in the U.S. and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the investments its financial advisors offer to the location of its branch offices, caters to individual investors. The firm's 16,000-plus financial advisors serve more than 7 million clients and care for $1 trillion in assets under management.

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JULY 2018 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 13 # From the Desks of Eden City Hall Contined from Page 12 The City of Eden would like to take this opportunity to recognize and say “thank you” to Sheralene Thompson our City Clerk. Sheralene came to work for the City nearly 22 years ago on August 5, 1996. She was promoted to the position of Deputy City Clerk on September 21, 2000 and then to the position of City Clerk on May 21, 2008.

In addition to her normal duties, Sheralene has been instrumental in her work with our Web Page, Citizen’s Academy, the Eden Youth Council, and as the gatekeeper of the City’s history. For our 50th anniversary she put together the book entitled, Celebrating 50 Years – Consolidation: 1967-2017. Her last day of work was June 14th with an official retirement date of June 30th. On behalf of the Mayor and City Council, past Mayor’s and members of City Council’s, city staff (present and past), the citizens of Eden would like to say “thank you” to Sheralene for her outstanding service and congratulations on her upcoming retirement. We extend our best wishes for a life

full of happiness.

Public Safety – It Takes a Community The Eden Police Department would like to encourage all citizens to play an active role in the safety of our community. The Eden Police Department is committed to its fight against drugs, gangs, opioid abuse, targeted shootings, vandalism and more, but we believe additional community involvement can make a huge difference! We would like your help in identifying, locating and arresting criminals in our quest to make our community a safer place to live, work, go to school, and play.

If you see something, know something or have good reason to suspect something, we would encourage you to call Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683. You should not be afraid to call.

Crime Stoppers is a safe and secure way for you to anonymously give information that helps our law enforcement officials make an arrest, close an open case, and open new cases as needed.

In addition, if you and your neighbors are interested in creating a “Neighborhood Watch”

Summer Reading Finale at Libraries The Summer Reading 2018 Finale at RC Public Libraries will be held at the following dates. Design, code, create and build. We’ll be celebrating all things related to Marker Spaces at this all ages event. This is our last program for Summer Reading, but you will have until July 31 to turn in you reading log to be entered into our grand prize drawing.

• Reidsville Library - Tuesday, July 24 at 4 p.m.

• Madison-Mayodan Library - Wednesday, July 25 at 4 p.m.

• Eden Library - Thursday, July 26 at 4pm • Stoneville Library - Friday, July 27 at 4 p.m.

community group, the Eden Police Department has the resources and expertise available to assist you in this effort. Just call the Eden Police Department at 336-627-4282 or send an email to Sergeant Sam Shelton, at sshelton@edennc.us.

We believe “It Takes a Community” and we would appreciate your assistance in our fight to eradicate crime and the undesirables from our community. Please help us if you can – and Thank You!

UNC Rockingham Health Care will host a job fair for RNs, LPNs and CNAs from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11. The event will take place in the Day Hospital lobby.

Interested applicants can meet the nursing leadership team, and find out about the generous benefit packages that UNC Rockingham Health Care offers. Talk with employees about what it's like to be a part of the UNC Health Care family, and get an update on improvements that are under way at the Eden hospital.

There are open positions in many departments throughout the hospital. To see a list of these, please visit our Website at uncrockingham.org.

The hospital is located at 117 East Kings Highway, Eden. For more information, phone the Human Resources Department at 336623-9711 Ext. 2304.

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Phillips of Edward Jones Financial wins Award for Outstanding Year Sam Phillips of the financial services firm Edward Jones recently won the firm’s coveted Ted Jones Prospecting Award, which recognizes financial advisors who achieve high levels of success early in their careers.

Phillips was one of only 1,215 of the firms more than 16,000 financial advisors to receive the award.

Phillips is a Financial Advisor at 116-B W. Meadow Road in Eden. His phone is 336-627-7737.

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RCARE recertified as ‘Center of Excellence’ Much has changed since the Reidsville Senior Center last received the coveted “Center of Excellence” certification from the NC Department of Health and Human Services.

The Reidsville Senior Center is now RCARE, which stands for the Reidsville Center for Active Retirement Enterprises. The facility is in a new state-of-theart building located at 102 N. Washington St. near its former building. Enrollment has increased from approximately 350 active seniors to a membership of over 1,500. But one thing remains the same – RCARE still provides a high level of services for its clientele, which come from across the County.

RCARE once again earned the top honor from the department’s Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) after a rigorous application process that concluded with a site visit on

June 8. RCARE Coordinator Cindy Baynes was told that the facility has passed the certification, but a letter will be sent later to make the announcement official.

The certification will be valid for 5 years. The Reidsville Senior Center received its first “Center of Excellence” designation in 2005. Centers can apply to be either a Center of Merit, meaning they meet the requirements of the Home and Community Care Block Grant and provide high quality services, or the top honor, a Center of Excellence. Being a Center of Excellence means the facility offers exemplary services and opportunities for their communities and serve as mentors and models to developing centers.

Certification is especially important because it makes RCARE eligible for grant funding, which is based on ranking.

City officials, including RCARE Coordinator Baynes, believe they were able to be recertified because they have not only continued to provide the same quality services they were able to offer in the past but have also been able to enlarge upon those services in the new facility.

She credits her staff, particularly Rhena Wood as well as other City departments, in helping achieve the designation again.

“This is a very time intensive process to undergo,” explained Baynes. “One person alone cannot do it. It takes everyone together working as a team to make it happen.”

North Carolina has approximately 164 Senior Centers, some of which are in the developing stages, and only 138 are fulltime centers. RCARE is one of 85 across the State to achieve the distinction.

Museum & Archives of Rockingham County Announces New Directors The Museum and Archives of Rockingham County (MARC) Board of Directors will welcome four new members at the quarterly meeting on Thursday, June 28.

Amanda Bell, Obie Chambers, Cindy Price Farris, and Beth Gunn are beginning their first terms of service on the MARC Board. County Historian Bob Carter also begins a new term of service, along with Ann Brady and Kay Hammock who were reappointed to the Board for consecutive terms.

Board members are volunteers who provide leadership and support for the county museum and historic properties. They also

work to generate revenues and secure donations to fund operating expenses for the organization.

The MARC complex includes museum exhibits in the old county courthouse, Wright Tavern, the Ira Humphries Law office, and the old county jail. Additional properties include the High Rock Park site, which will open this fall with an historic hiking trail and boating access to the Haw River.

“We are grateful to have these gifted people join us in the work of the Museum & Archives of Rockingham County. The new Board members will bring fresh perspectives to enhance our

vision for the MARC. Bob, Ann, and Kay will each continue to provide specialized leadership in the areas of history, governance, and finance,” said MARC President Jeffrey Bullins.

The Museum and Archives of Rockingham County is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

Museum exhibits are open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm and on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Group tours are available on request, with additional information provided on our website at www.themarconline.org or by calling 336-6344949.

Nikki's Creations Ribbon Cutting - A Ribbon Cutting ceremony and open house was held at Nikki's Creations on May 9th. Wentworth Town Administrator, George Murphy, cut the ribbon with Councilwoman Iris Powell and owner Nikki Roberts. Nikki's Creations offers a variety of products including children's clothes, adult clothes, jewelry, and personalized t-shirts and other items. She also offers painting classes for individuals and large groups. They are located at 8460 NC-87, Suite B.

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Entry fees benefit the Mammography Scholarship Fund and the Cone Health Alight Program. The Mammog-raphy Scholarship Fund provides life-saving screening mammograms to women who don’t have insurance or lack the means to pay for the screening. The Alight Program helps with the everyday needs of breast cancer patients in treatment, such as help meeting bills, providing educational materials and organizing support groups.

“The comradery and the energy level of thousands of women make the Women’s Only a fun, and memorable event,” says Debbie Cunningham, DNP, president, Women’s Hospital.

“It’s all about women helping women. Every dollar raised by the Women’s Only or donated to the Mammography Scholarship Fund and the Alight Program stays in our community.”

There are several ways women, girls and men can get involved. · Runners/Walkers: $30 until Sept. 12 and $40 after · Girls Only: $10 · 5K Support Team (formerly Men’s Only Support Team): $20 Visit womensonlyrun.com and complete the registration form. Participants who register by Sept. 12, can have their race bib and T-shirt mailed to them for an additional $10.

In 2017, the experts at Cone Health treated 1,047 breast cancer cases. “Early detection saves lives,” says Cone Health Vice President of Oncology Services Skip Hislop. “This event makes mammograms possible for hundreds of women in our community.”

County Manager Salutes Page & Roche for Their 30 Years of Service Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler recently saluted Sheriff Samuel Page and Public Library Director Michael Roche for their 30 years of service to Rockingham County Government. Metzler and the County’s Human Resources team presented Page and Roche with a special token of appreciation for their dedicated commitment and service to local residents.

These commendations were part of the “Employee Service Awards & Retiree Appreciation Program,” held at the Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Center in Wentworth.

The County Manager talked about the Sheriff’s impressive background in the military and in law enforcement. Page served in the U.S. Air Force as a Law Page Enforcement Specialist, and a Narcotics Detection Dog Handler.

He worked in the Uniform Patrol Division of the Ft. Lauderdale Police Dept. From 1981 to 1992, Page served the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Dept. as an Undercover Narcotics Officer, in the Uniform Patrol Division, the Detective Division, as a Patrol Division Sergeant, a Lieutenant, and as Captain of Detectives. For two Roche years, he was a N.C. Licensed Private Investigator. He has also worked for the Eden Police Dept. for four years. Presently, Page is serving his fifth term as Rockingham County’s Sheriff. He is married to Kathy Gunn Page and they have a daughter, Kim. Metzler shared with staff about Roche’s extensive educational background and training in Library & Information Science.

Originally from Florida, he is a U.S. Army veteran. He has an undergraduate degree in Administrative Science from Guilford College; a Master’s in Public Affairs from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG); and a Master’s in Library & Information Science from UNCG. His library work began as a “page.” Michael built many of the early computers in the libraries where he worked. He moved his way up through the

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Reidsville & Wentworth Roaming Around Reidsville

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

We love it when people choose Reidsville as their new home! But for anyone moving to a new city for whatever reason, oftentimes you don’t know exactly what your new home has to offer in terms of amenities or services.

Enter “Reside in Reidsville”, a quarterly program for new residents that kicks off this month at Lake Reidsville located at 630 Water Works Road. On Thursday, July 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. the newest members of “Team Reidsville” are invited to come out to the lake and learn more about the local community. We will have information on City services as well as representatives from outside agencies like the Reidsville Chamber/Visitors Center, Cone Health/Annie Penn Hospital, Rockingham Community College and the Rockingham County Schools System, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, on hand to give you insights into the city where you now live. You ask the questions!

We’ll provide the answers and, if we don’t know it, we’ll find out and get back to you!

We wouldn’t ask you out to Lake Reidsville around dinnertime without providing you food! There will be hot dogs with all the fixings and drinks.

Various activities will be available free of charge while you’re there …. pedal boats, kayaks, canoes and corcls can be taken out on the lake. The camp’s playground will be available along with other activities like corn hole, horseshoes, the lake’s walking and biking trails and the disc golf course, Lake’s Edge.

Bring a fishing pole and enjoy fishing for crappie or bass in the lake or take part in an impromptu game of soccer on the regulation-sized soccer field.

This event is geared for those who have lived in Reidsville a year or less, but you do need to sign up! Call 336349-1099 or email jyarbrough@ reidsvillenc.gov to register.

We are very excited about launching our “Reside in Reidsville” program. Yes, we shamelessly stole the idea from a nearby City in another County (don’t worry, they know and are okay with it!). Each quarter, the program will be held at different locations throughout Reidsville.

The events will be totally informal, and, hopefully, extremely educational for those who are able to attend. At each site, there will be multiple information stations where people can learn more about the history of Reidsville and Rockingham County as well as ways to volunteer and become a part of the

community. Services, including health, education, recreation and more, will be showcased.

While a variety of services and organizations may be highlighted, each quarter there will be a different focus. With the July 12th program being at Lake Reidsville, it is an ideal time to stress recreation and wellness.

The City’s Parks & Recreation will be front and center ready to answer questions about athletic offerings, our Fitness Center, Teen Center and of course, RCARE (Reidsville Center for Active Retirement Enterprises).

We’d love to tell you more about our City’s network of parks, including Jaycee Ballpark and even Market Square, a scenic little “park” in beautiful downtown Reidsville. We have also been striving to make ourselves a more walkable community as we continue to expand our walking trails/greenways system throughout the City. We’d love to tell you more about them!

All of these efforts are designed to create “Community Champions” to be a part of “Team Reidsville”. We want our new residents to learn more about the Reidsville community while being able to meet other newcomers while you’re there.

The July 12th event at Lake Reidsville kicks off the “Reside in Reidsville” program, but it doesn’t stop this month. Plans are to have the next quarterly program at the Fall Jubilee in downtown Reidsville, most likely at Market Square on the third Saturday in October, October 20.

That program will feature what our downtown has to offer, among other things. Other destinations will be the Penn House in December and the Chamber of Commerce in March of 2019.

The Penn House, a beautiful City-owned facility, will be decked out for the holidays. We think focusing on the historical offerings the City can provide will be key to that program.

When the Chamber hosts the event next year, we will stress business-related information and volunteer opportunities.

So, if you’re new to Reidsville, we hope to see you there!

In other news around the City of Reidsville: • Independence Day Celebration July 3 There is no better place to celebrate the holiday than at Lake Reidsville, 630 Water Works Road, the site of the annual Independence Day Celebration!

This year, the party starts at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, and continues until the fireworks display starts around 10 p.m. (And yes, while some might think it is a little strange that the celebra-

tion is held the day before, we do it because of the cost savings on fireworks AND it allows people to go to other events on July 4th!) The headliner band will be “Chairmen of the Board” with the opening act, The Executives, starting at 7 p.m. DJ Tez will be providing tunes from 4-6 p.m.

There will be vendors with food and refreshments as well as water slides, bounce houses, a swing ride, climbing wall and more! The $5 per car entry fee ($2 per walk in) covers the cost of the rides. If you just want to see the fireworks, try to get into the park before 9 p.m. to ensure entry!

• Ice Pop Cool Down & Water Safety Tips July 10.

The Reidsville Police Department is planning an “Ice Pop Cool Down & Water Safety Tips” event at Lake Reidsville on Tuesday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. This event is open to all ages! Look for more information on the City’s Facebook pages and other social media outlets in coming weeks!

• Downtown Cruise-In July 13.

These monthly cruise-ins are sponsored by the EZ Street Cruisers Car Club. Held rain or shine, the cruise-ins feature cars that are from the year 1987 or older. Downtown streets close at 5:30 p.m. for the cruise-ins, which are held from 6-9 p.m. If interested in participating, contact Lou at 508-320-8751 or check out www.ezstreetcruisers.com/ • Movies @ Market Square July 14. It has truly turned into a Christmas Classic but we’re having it in July! “Elf” starring Will Ferrell is hilarious and will be the third offering for “Movies @ Market Square” starting at 8 p.m. (around dusk) on Saturday, July 14. Bring your chairs and blankets for this movie shown on the lawn of Market Square in downtown Reidsville. It’s free!

• Night Catfish Tourney @ Lake Reidsville July 14.

Lake Reidsville, 630 Water Works Road, will host a Night Catfish Tournament on Saturday, July 14. The hours are 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. and the cost is $10 per person. Call the lake at 336-3494738 if you have any questions!

• Rockingham Family Fishing Clinic July 28. Want to learn how to rig your line, tie a clinch knot and cast? Then come on out to the free Rockingham Family Fishing Clinic at Lake Reidsville, 630 Water Works Road, on Saturday, July 28.

From 9 a.m. until 12 noon, rain or shine, participants will learn everything they need to know to become a true fisherman! Thirty (30) loaner poles will be available, bait will be provided and no license is required! For questions or to RSVP, please contact

Lindsey Bijas at lbijas@ptrc.org or call 336-904-0300, ext. 2010.

This event is sponsored by the City of Reidsville, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and the Piedmont Triad Regional Council’s Stormwater Smart program.

• Motown at Music on the Square July 28. “Music on the Square” in July at Market Square in downtown Reidsville features a fan favorite, The Legacy Motown Revue. This band’s soulful sound will be hitting the stage from 6:30-8:30 p.m. as part of the “Music on the Square” series, which is held the fourth Saturday of each month through September. Bring a chair! It’s going to be good and it’s free!

The Downtown Farmers Market at Market Square continues every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. or until items run out! Visitors to the market will find a variety of items. SNAP/EBT, Farmers Market WIC, Debit and Credit are accepted. Interested in becoming a vendor? You can call Judy Yarbrough at 336-349-1099 to reserve a space.

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 The Rockingham Community College Eagles Baseball Team was honored at the Reidsville City Council’s June 12th meeting. On hand to receive the Certificate of Recognition were team players Chayce Aldridge, Jehu Zarate, Caleb Henderson, Gavin Taylor, Head Coach Reece Honeycutt, Athletic Director/Director of Student Life Maggie Murray, RCC President Mark Kinlaw, and Vice President for Student Development Dr. Bob Lowdermilk. Council members wore baseball caps brought by the team.

City of Reidsville Recognizes RCC Eagles Baseball Team Members of the Reidsville City Council honored the Rockingham Community College Eagles baseball team June 12th for achieving several “firsts” in the school’s history.

For the first time ever, the baseball team captured the Region X and District D Championships and went to the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Division III World Series Tournament held last month at Pioneer Park in Greeneville, Tennessee. The team won against the #1 and #7 seeded teams and lost to the #2 and #4 seeded teams before ending up as the number 4 team in the nation. The Eagles are coached by Head Coach Reece Honeycutt, Pitching Coach Will Greene and Student Coach Colson Everett.

The team ended with a 25-

21-1 record. Honeycutt was named “Coach of the Year” in the region while player Walker Joyce was named the region’s “Pitcher of the Year”. Division III award winners were for the All-Defense Team: Christian Ruff, catcher; Blake Cleverly, third base; and Walker Joyce, pitcher. Making the Division III All-Region Team were: (infielders) Caleb Henderson, First Team; Zach McGinnis and Jehu Zarate, Second Team; (outfielders) Gavin Taylor, First Team; and Chayce Aldridge, Second Team; (catchers) Christian Ruff, Second Team; and (pitchers) Walker Joyce, First Team; and Robbie Robledo, Second Team.

On behalf of the Reidsville City Council, Mayor Jay Donecker recognized the Eagles with a Certificate of Recognition during the Council’s monthly

Help Remains for Tornado victims The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Region IV Administrator, Ashley Bell is encouraging survivors affected by a tornado and severe storms on April 15, 2018 in North Carolina to register for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and submit completed SBA disaster loan applications to get the help they need. North Carolina’s Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) is ready to help businesses prepare their disaster loan application.

The SBA’s low-interest disaster loan program is the primary source of federal funds for long-term recovery for uninsured damages caused by a declared disaster. “We are coordinating recovery efforts with our SBA resource partners along with federal, state and local stakeholders in the declared disaster area to ensure affected survivors receive proper assistance from the SBA,” said Bell. “Taking time to complete and submit the loan application package to the SBA is an important part of the recovery process.”

“The Small Business and Technology Development Center Network in North Carolina is

reaching out to local businesses to make sure they have access to federal resources to help them recover from the disaster,” said the SBTDC’s State Director, Scott Daugherty.

Certified business consultants from the SBTDC network are available to assist businesses in completing their disaster loan applications at no cost. Call (336) 256-9300 or visit www. sbtdc.org for the nearest SBTDC location.

The disaster declaration covers Guilford & Rockingham counties in North Carolina which are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the SBA. Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in the following adjacent counties are eligible to apply only for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Forsyth, Randolph and Stokes in North Carolina; and Henry and Pittsylvania in Virginia.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoan.sba.gov.

To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online

meeting held at Reidsville City Hall. The Mayor encouraged the team to keep in touch with the Council and let them know the schedule for next year. Some of the Council members might even be able to make it to a few games, he noted.

Athletic Director Maggie Murray, speaking on behalf of RCC and the Athletic Department, thanked the Council for the recognition of this awesome team and their exciting season. She also thanked the community for being so supportive as well as RCC President Dr. Mark Kinlaw and Vice President for Student Development Dr. Bob Lowdermilk. Being the fourth team in the nation was pretty amazing, she said. She added that they were looking forward to the next baseball season and future seasons ahead. at DisasterAssistance.gov or download the FEMA mobile app. If online or mobile access is unavailable, applicants should call the FEMA toll-free helpline at 800-621-3362. Those who use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services should call 800-621-3362.

Additional details on the locations of Disaster Recovery Centers and the loan application process can be obtained by calling the SBA Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an e-mail to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is July 9, 2018.

The deadline to return economic injury applications is Feb. 8, 2019.

If you have already applied and been denied: Some residents who have valid registrations may have been denied assistance for reasons that can easily be remedied.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to review all letters from FEMA to find why they were denied assistance—it may be a simple as a missing insurance document or incorrect address.

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library system to become Interim Library Director and then Director of Rockingham County Public Libraries. He sits on the Digital Services Access Committee and was recently elected to the N.C. Cardinal Governance Committee. He is married with one daughter.

State Board Recognizes Constitution Party as Official Political Party The Bipartisan State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement voted unanimously on Wednesday to recognize the Constitution Party of North Carolina as the state’s newest political party.

That means voters in North Carolina can register as unaffiliated or with any of the following parties: Constitution, Democratic, Green, Libertarian or Republican. It also means the Constitution Party may nominate candidates for the November 2018 general election.

The State Board is modifying voter registration forms to add the newly recognized party. Until then, voters may register with the Constitution Party by checking the “Other” box and writing “Constitution” on the line in the “Political Party Affiliation” section of the voter registration application.

The Constitution Party is the first party to qualify under a 2017 law that lowered the number of voters’ signatures required to form a new party to 0.25 percent of the voters who cast ballots in the most recent election for governor, as well as the signatures of at least 200 voters from at least three congressional districts.

Constitution Party representatives timely filed with the State Board more than the required 11,925 signatures, as well as more than 200 signatures from more than three congressional districts.

RCS Names New Administrators for 2018-19 School Year Rockingham County Schools (RCS) has named new administrators at schools across the district for the 2018-19 school year. The Rockingham County Board of Education officially approved these appointments at the Board of Education Meeting on June 11, 2018. Congratulations to the following administrators on their new appointments: Director of Digital Learning and Media Elizabeth Covell - current Principal at Central Elementary Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction Christy Bailey - current Principal at Draper Elementary Principal – Rockingham Early College High Russell Vernon - current Principal at Huntsville Elementary Principal – Morehead High Ryan Moody – current Assist, Principal at Grimsley High (Guilford) Principal – McMichael High Jonathan Williams – current Assistant Principal at Walkertown High (Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools) Principal – Dillard/New Vision Merged School Trina McCoy - current Principal at Dillard Elementary Principal - Huntsville Elementary Gary Pyrtle - current Principal at Williamsburg Elementary Principal - Central Elementary Jane Frazier - current Principal New Vision School of Math, Science and Technology Principal - Williamsburg Elementary Dr. Leslie Cassell - current Principal at Moss Street Elementary Assistant Principal - Monroeton Elem./Wentworth Elem.

Misty Slade - Current Assistant Principal at Holmes Middle Assistant Principal - Dillard/New Vision Merged School Lauryn Thornton - current Asst. Principal Intern at Rockingham County Middle School Assistant Principal - Central Elementary Dr. Kelly Nelson - current Instructional Coach at Draper Elementary Assistant Principal – Leaksville-Spray Elementary Shannon Poindexter - Current Assistant Principal at LeaksvilleSpray/Central Elementary Assistant Principal – Williamsburg Elementary Tameka Goods - Current Assistant Principal at

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Reidsville & Wentworth Dedication of refurbished memorial held in Reidsville On May 22nd, VFW Post 8297 held a 50th Anniversary celebration and dedication for the Veteran’s Memorial at Jaycee Park on South Scales Street in Reidsville.

The Jaycee Park Veterans Memorial was built in 1968 had fallen into disrepair over the years, so the salaried employees of Reidsville’s Keystone Foods plant took over the project to clean, repair and have it painted over the Easter Holiday.

“Keystone has always sought means of contributing to the community in which we work and live. Once we learned of the Jaycee Park memorial from city officials, we realized that this was an excellent opportunity for us to take on a project that not only benefited the community but also engaged our salaried work force in a positive manner,” says Louis Hughes, General Manager. “We are proud to work for a company that stresses the importance of local community engagement and development. We were delighted to play a part in the refurbishment of this monument that honors our veterans in such a strong and positive way.”

Dan Starret, a local artist painted the mural on the monument.

Welcoming the guests at the ceremony was Wayne Jenkins, Commander of VFW Post 8297.

Rockingham County High School JROTC posted the colors

while the National Anthem was performed by Robin Burroughs.

Reidsville Fire Department raised the flags for the ceremony.

Mayor Jay Donecker read the proclamation followed by music and Military Honors by the Rockingham County Honor Guard.

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Tornado Continued From Page 16 Survivors who have been denied aid are encouraged to call the Helpline to find out why.

Residents of Guilford and Rockingham counties who suffered disaster-related damaged and who have not yet registered are still encouraged to do so before the July 9 deadline. They may register: online at DisasterAssistance.gov by phone 800-621-3362 (FEMA). Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may also call 800-621-3362. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585.

The toll-free numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. Multilingual operators are available.

Survivors may register even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled.

FEMA grants do not have to be repaid. FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid or other federal benefits.

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Volunteer Council Thanks Keystone For Veterans Memorial Restoration The Reidsville City Council publicly thanked Keystone Foods for its restoration of a local Veterans Memorial during its monthly meeting June 12th at Reidsville City Hall.

Mayor Jay Donecker, on behalf of the City Council, presented a Certificate of Recognition to Louis Hughes, General Manager, and Mike Haywood, Plant Manager, of Keystone Foods located on Equity Drive here in Reidsville.

Over the Easter Monday holiday, some 25 of Keystone’s salaried associates spent the day reinvigorating the neglected memorial at Jaycee Park on South Scales Street.

The employees planted shrubs, flowers and a tree around the circular pavement surrounding the monument and installed benches and erected a flagpole. The company had artist Dan Starrett design and

KEYSTONE FOODS’ General Manager Louis Hughes, center, accepts a Certificate of Recognition from Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker during the June 12th meeting of the Reidsville City Council. Looking on at left is Plant Manager Mike Haywood. paint the pavement, which honored each of the different branches of service.

The Council thanked Keystone Foods for its commitment to the local community and its efforts to honor all veterans with the restoration of the Veterans Memorial. General Manager Louis Hughes thanked the Council on behalf of Keystone’s 450 employees.

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They were able to fill a 10x20 Go Mini full of non-perishable food items, hygiene products, and water. Thanks to all who helped!

National Love-Love Day July 14, 2018, is "National Love-Love Day" where Parental Guardians across the nation will be asked to purchase racquets within the intent of taking their love ones to the courts. This national request will shed light on the fact that "Tennis" is a family sport. All participating Parental Guardians will become a recipient of (8) Weeks of Free Tennis Lessons via instructional videos. In order to participate, please call 844-215-3307 or visit www.grassrootstennisassociation.com and click the sign up here link.

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Program and Demonstration, “Music and the Mills” The MARC will hold a program and demonstration entitled “Music and the Mills” on July 19 at 7p.m. Mill music reflected many influences, and sometimes conditions in the mill themselves.

Featuring Wayne Seymour, Fred Reynolds and Taylor Rorrer, the program will examine the influence of mill music on the development of American Music, as well as the cross cultural exchanges between rural and town culture.

All talented musicians active in various forms of traditional music, Seymour, Reynolds, and Rorrer, will perform mill songs and share their history. Seymour is a multi-instrumentalist whose interest in traditional music dates back to his days in high school, some 50 years ago. He and Reynolds have played together for 35 years. Rorrer, who has tra-

ditional music in his blood (related to both Charlie Poole and Posey Rorer), will play the fiddle.

The program will take place at the MARC located at 1086 N.C. Hwy. 65, Reidsville in the historic courthouse in Wentworth. Admission is free for MARC members, $5 for adults, and $3.50 for seniors and students. Light refreshments will be provided before the program.

Doors open at 6:30p.m.

The MARC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Museum exhibits are open Wed., Thurs., and Fri. from 1pm to 6pm and on Sat. from 10am to 4pm. Group tours are available on request, with additional information provided on our website at www.themarconline.org or by calling 336-634-4949.

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In Rockingham County the Net Generation Community Kits provide rackets, balls, and caution tape nets to the host locations of 11 After School Kids Tennis Clubs in 2017-18. Over 250 children age 6-14 took the courts during the school year for after school Kids Tennis Clubs to learn to Serve, Rally and Score using the Red Ball Community 3 curriculum provided with the community kits.

Where did they play? On playground courts and in the gym.

Rockingham County has the lines for 53 red ball playground courts painted right outside the class room door!

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Our Kids Tennis Club program is supported by a grant from the Rockingham County Community Foundation. Thank you, RCCF. “This is the best fun ever”, Meghan at New Vision School of Math/Science/Technology

Mayodan Arts Center www.mayodanartscenter.com • July 9-10 - Intro to Oil with Kathy Anthony. Ages 9 and up. Price $65. Children will be introduced to Bob Ross wet-on-wet oil painting techique. 1 painting/day) • July 11-13 - Crazy Art with Ashley Hickock. Ages 5-10. Price $60 Children will explore matierals, history and community.

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Check out our RCTA photo gallery: Kids Tennis Clubs Spring 2018: http://www.rockingham.usta.com/photos/rcskids-tennis-clubs---spring2018/34/nv3_2/ Kids Tennis Clubs Fall 2017: http://www.rockingham.usta.com /photos/after-school-kids-tennisclub-2017-18/12/ williamsburg_ktc/ Shelby Rhyne Kids Tennis Club Coordinator Rockingham Co. Tennis Assoc.

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As I stood thinking of the warm, early summer weather, my mind reflected back to a time when the sounds of carefree, energetic children floated on the light breeze. The thoughts of joy and excitement permeated the air waves back then, and the memories of those past sounds and sights brought a smile to my face.

My visit to Mayo River State Park was an adventure and a revival of a past peaceful recreational oasis on a gradual rise off of Business 220. Mayo Park was the main attraction to a place of leisure time when it was opened in 1948. Washington

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Mills created the park for their employees to enjoy outdoor leisure time in a natural setting.

It included a building designed by architect Antonin Raymond, who worked with Cass Gilbert and Frank Lloyd Wright. He designed the picnic shelter with a Japanese tea house style roof, which demonstrated his understanding and respect for a Japanese traditional design influenced by a Modernist touch. He was widely known for his creative use of concrete and stonework in designing buildings in both Japan and the Philippines. The picnic shelter was designed to blend in naturally with its surroundings, and it has succeeded to create a peaceful and welcoming area.

Created in 1948, Mayo Park was a popular recreational facility for mill employees and local residents for over a quarter of a cen-

tury. The original site was 400 acres of pine and hardwoods.

Washington Mills invested $100,000 to provide grassbanked lakes, waterside pavilions, Day Camps, boats and bath houses. The park site was located only a mile and a half from the Mayodan town limits. Out of this beginning framework, evolved the Mayo River State Park.

The State park opened to the public in April, 2010, and now has acquired approximately 2,500 acres. The Mayo Mountain Access features the office/visitor station, the picnic shelter with grills (which can be reserved and accommodates up to 100), along with three picnic pads, each with a picnic table and grill. There are two hiking trails, an inner loop of .5 miles,

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Counseling and Psychological Services for All Ages 424-D W. Kings Highway Eden, NC 27288 www.christiancounseling.org 4-H members met with Representative Kyle Hall during NC 4-H Citizenship Focus. L to R - Keynon Settle, Alice Holmes, Representative Kyle Hall and unidentified Stokes County 4-H member.

County 4-H Members Attend 2018 Citizenship North Carolina Focus MetLife Auto and Home Insurance would like to announce the new appointment of Michael Johnson as the agent to Rockingham County.

MetLife announces that Michael Johnson is opening an office in Reidsville, North Carolina located at 416 South Main St. He will be serving Rockingham County and the surrounding areas.

Michael has over 22 years of expertise in the insurance industry, and is authorized to offer a wide range of products, including Automobile, Homeowners, Life, Commercial and Excess Liability Insurance coverage.

“MetLife is proud to include Michael as a member of our sales force, in order to provide the City of Reidsville and Rockingham County our unique, value-added offerings”, said Paul Gavin, Senior Vice President of MetLife Retail Property & Casualty Sales.

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A delegation of Rockingham County 4-H members attended 4H Citizenship North Carolina Focus, which was held in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Rockingham County delegation returned home from three days in which more than 120 youth and adults representing 47 4-H programs across the state gathered to exchange ideas, gain knowledge and learn through hands on experiences about the importance of being an active and engaged citizen.

Keynon Settle and Alice Holmes represented Rockingham County at the June 13-15 conference. Through various conference sessions and facilitated discussions, delegates learned and shared information related to local, state and national government. Delegates also participated in sessions related to youth voice and community change. While at the conference delegates had a chance to visit the Legislative

Building in Raleigh to meet with their elected officials and their staff as well as participate in service activities throughout Raleigh.

4-H Citizenship North Carolina Focus is sponsored by North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives. 4-H is North Carolina’s largest youth development organization, equipping more than 263,700 young people each year with the skills to succeed and improve the world around them. 4-H programs and camps encourage young people to “learn by doing,” helping them to develop into active, contributing citizens. NC State Extension and the Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T State University coordinate 4-H programs statewide.

For more information on this event or other 4-H programs, please contact Morgan Maness, 4-H Agent in Rockingham County at 336-342-8236.

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Madison / Mayodan & Stoneville Dan River Boat Race Join us for a day of fun on the Dan River Saturday, August 4, 2018 for the Annual Dan River Boat Race sponsored by the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department. This will be the 28th anniversary for this event where people of all age gather to compete in canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboats.

The race will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Lindsey Bridge access site in Madison and will travel approximately 2.5 miles to the finish line at 704 Bridge access also in Madison. Age categories include those 16 and under, 17-39, 40-59, and 60 and over. Boat rentals will be available. A shuttle will be provided.

The Pre-registration fee is $25 per person, $5 for an additional entry (max 2 entries).

Reg.on site is $30. All participants receive a T-shirt.

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popular event. It is group camping, with a 4 to 5 hour float access only by hikand takes place ing or paddling into monthly from May the area.” and a longer trail of 1.8 miles, through August and The State of both of which begin near the is a free guided trip Virginia is contemparking lot. There are rest open to the first 11 plating creating a rooms onsite and fishing in the people who register State Park near the ponds, with an N.C. fishing at the park office.

North Carolina borlicense required for those over Martin The next Canoe float der, which would 16, and creel limits. Outdoor is scheduled for July enhance the footprint activities ramp up June through 21. of the Mayo River State Park.

August, and there is a Creek Martin stated that he “looks forOne of the most popular Creep in mid-June, and a Fish ward to the future, and hopes to activities is the “Stars and With a Ranger day on June 30th see a neighboring park soon.”

Planets” programs which take this year, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

When asked what he would place at night May through There is also access to a like the public to know, Martin November.

If you want to gaze waterfall at the old DeShazo at the night sky, explore the con- stated “we are a resource for Grist Mill site which is located stellations, stars and planets, this recreation in the community, and off of Anglin Mill Road. This is a draw for tourism to appreciate is a golden opportunity! an attractive and peaceful site the State’s natural resources, as Volunteers from the we have a stewardship for our Greensboro Astronomy land for generations to come, Club will be on hand and will continue to increase our with telescopes to assist sense of ownership of our natuyou in your sky viewing ral resources.” discovery.

As I reflected on Park According to Park Superintendent Martin’s words Superintendent Martin, down by the sparkling water, lis“the Master Plan for the tening to the chatter of the birds, park’s evolution is still in Courtesy of Gary Joyce and the rustling leaves, I the formative stage, as couldn’t help but wonder if the the park is acquiring enough opened in August of 2017, and is Washington Mill executives realland to consider a mountain bike tucked away in a wooded area ized they would plant a seed trail and perhaps an equestrian with a parking lot and stone called Mayo Park, which would trail.”

Martin mentioned that a steps leading down to the bottom germinate and flourish into a family campground area may be of the waterfall. According to recreational resource for years a future possibility as more land Park Superintendent Keith and generations to come. is acquired, and stated that “a Martin, “Canoe the Mayo River primitive campsite is available to State Park” is becoming a very

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On the 4th Tuesday of the month we will have a lunch outing, so we meet at 11 or earlier depending on where we are going for lunch. Call 336-627-4711 for details • Legal Aid will be on July 19h at the senior center You must call 1-800-951-2257 or 336-3981731 to make an appointment.

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• Community Garden- Come participate in the Garden, right now growing tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, okra, peppers, cucumbers, radish, onions, and corn.

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Senior Health and Safety throughout the Summer Powers Many of our programs at ADTS are designed to support older adults in their desire to remain active and independent in their own homes. Often, with the proper support, older adults can continue to live independently in the setting that they choose. However, it is important to recognize that soaring summer temperatures can complicate home safety and seniors must be especially careful to take steps to keep themselves healthy and safe.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 8,081 heat-related deaths reported in the United States from 1999 to 2010. People over the age of 65 are among those most at risk for heat-related illnesses and death. Factors like a decreased ability to adjust to sudden changes in temperature, chronic medical conditions that change the body’s response to heat, medications that affect the body’s ability to control temperature and sweat and social isolation all increase the risk to older adults. By understanding the risk and what prevention

measures to take, heat-related illnesses and deaths can be prevented.

Seniors are often more susceptible to dehydration than younger people because we lose the ability to conserve water as we age. Older adults are also less aware of their thirst and often have difficulty adjusting to temperature changes. Good hydration is vital throughout the summer months. Remember to drink plenty of water, clear juices, and other liquids but avoid those with alcohol or caffeine which may increase the likelihood of dehydration. If you have unique medical concerns or are under fluid restrictions consult your doctor for recommendations.

Older adults should also be mindful of how medications may affect their tolerance to heat or sun exposure. Medication affects people in many different ways and some medications may increase sensitivity to sunlight.

Be aware of possible side effects and take extra precautions as necessary. Also be aware of how elevated temperatures-

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• Keep deadheading annuals to encourage continued blooming • Pull out dead annuals and add them to the compost pile • Replant that spot with hardy

annuals such as pansies or calendulas • Get a second bloom from faded annuals by cutting back by one half their height, then fertilize with a liquid 5-10-10 fertilizer • Fertilize container gardens reg. with liquid all-purpose plant food • Discontinue pinching mums by mid-month to allow development of flower buds for the fall • Provide adequate support for dahlia blooms and allow only the main terminal bud to develop • Divide and replant bearded iris when they have finished blooming

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Even small increases in temperature can have a significant impact on seniors that may be coping with chronic medical conditions. Older adults can stay cool by wearing loose, lightweight and light-colored clothing made of natural fabrics like cotton. Wide-brimmed hats will also help you keep cool while offering additional protection from sunburns. As temperatures soar it is wise to avoid strenuous activity and to limit your outdoor activity to the coolest times of the day, like morning and evening hours. In the afternoon heat, it’s better to remain in comfortable, airconditioned environments whenever possible. For older adults without adequate cooling, local programs are often available to provide fans or other cooling assistance. Older adults can contact our office at (336) 349-2343 to learn more about available resources. ADTS is a private nonprofit agency dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals by empowering them to achieve optimum health and well-being, independence and participation in the community.

• Sow seeds of hollyhocks, daisies, foxgloves, Canterbury Bells, and Sweet William into the garden now for next year’s bloom • Prune summer blooming shrubs for shape after they have finished flowering. Remove diseased or dead branches • Fertilize rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias after flowering with a rhododendron or evergreen type fertilizer • Plant successions of salad crops for continued harvesting throughout the summer. Sow seeds of cool-season crops by mid-July • Replant empty areas with a cover crop to be tilled into the ground later to add nitrates to the soil • Raise the cutting height of the mower to keep grass roots cooler and the moisture in the soil longer • Avoid using lawn fertilizer in hot, dry weather • Move houseplants to a shady, protected spot. Water and mist more often. Feed with ½ the recommended strength with a soluble house plant fertilizer while they are actively growing • Keep weeds pulled before they flower and go to seed again • Change the water in the birdbath regularly • Seek and destroy all slugs and their eggs • Continue to watch for insect or disease damage... control it • Sit back and enjoy your efforts in the garden!

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NC Dept. of Environmental Quality Releases State Rankings for Recycling "Note Rockingham County's Substantial Gains!"

According to its' website, "the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. DEQ recently released the state rankings for recycling for each county in North Carolina. In the current rankings, Rockingham County has made substantial gains in its recycling program.

The last rankings for the state showed Rockingham County with a rank of 93 out of 100 counties for Total Public Recycling per Capita and 88th out of 100 counties for Common Household Recycling per Capita. These rankings reflect numbers from 2014-2015.

The new rankings for 2016-2017 show Rockingham County with a rank of 33rd out of 100 counties for Total Public Recycling per Capita and a rank of 21st out of 100 counties for Common Household Recyclables per Capita for the time period.

Rockingham County started a curbside recycling program in late 2015, and the program has been a huge success in the County. Any resident inside the County has access to a curbside recycling program. The County used a very, aggressive, educational campaign; large, single stream recycling carts; and Countywide advertisements to propel its program to the new. high-ranking levels in the state.

Rockingham County continues to have a very low contamination rate with their recycling stream; something that waste vendors are demanding now that China has cut its use of recyclables.

County Manager Lance Metzler added “this is one of our most gratifying achievements since coming to Rockingham County.

We have promoted this program and we are seeing the tangible results of those efforts. This not only benefits our landfill, but improves the quality of life for the citizens of the County. I look forward to its continued success."

Senate Passes Bill to Speed Up Road, Bridge Building in Rural N.C. A unanimous NC Senate in June passed the Build N.C. Act that will accelerate the construction of hundreds of road and bridge projects across NC, especially in the state’s rural areas.

Senate Bill 758 – sponsored by Sens. Bill Rabon (RBrunswick), Kathy Harrington (R-Gaston) and Jim Davis (RMacon) – will allow the state Department of Transportation (DOT) to use a new financing tool to access up to $300 million each year over the next ten years in order to complete smaller road projects that otherwise would be constructed much later.

Those dollars will be repaid using revenues from the state’s Highway Trust Fund – at no additional cost to taxpayers.

Under the bill, DOT must use the additional funding to build projects for which there is the greatest need, based on the datadriven formula in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) that measures factors such as congestion, benefit/cost, safety, accessibility and freight/military along with local support.

The data-driven approach is expected to deliver hundreds of roads and bridges in rural communities and throughout NC. The legislation is modeled after a similar federal program and contains safeguards – including prior approval from the state treasurer – to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the entire process.

“With more people moving to NC every year and more cars on our roads, our state’s transportation needs are growing,” said the bill’s sponsors in a joint statement. “The Build N.C. initiative will help ensure that more North Carolinians have access sooner to roads and bridges that safely connect them to their jobs and families, and we are pleased it received unanimous bipartisan support.”

NC’s state-maintained transportation system is the second largest in the entire country, after Texas.

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From Root to Branch

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By Elvin Perkins, Jr. The War Between the States from 1861 to 1865 was devastating to North Carolina families.

Total numbers vary but the state provided between 125,000 to 155,000 men to serve in the military during that period of American history with a large number of those men, around 34,000, dying in battle or from disease. According to available statistics, which vary, the number of men serving was over 80 percent of the male population of the state between the ages of 15 and 49. Although North Carolina was reluctant and one of the last states to secede from the Union, it supplied more troops to the war than any other state.

The family of Spencer G. Truitt was more fortunate than some families. The Truitt family had multiple family members serve in the war and most were able to survive and return home to their families. Linda Cardwell Vernon researched the Truitt family who came to Rockingham County and compiled the following family information.

“I think it is pretty safe to say that most of the Truitt descendants living in Rockingham County today descend from Spencer G. Truitt.

We know from the Alamance County 1850 census records that he was born in Craven County, North Carolina, 22 June 1814.

The first name of his wife was Nancy and one record gives her maiden name as Palmer. She was born in Orange County, that part that is now Alamance County, 9 December 1808. Both are buried at Mt. Bethel Christian Church Cemetery; the husband having died 11 April 1892 and the wife dying 22 February 1894.

[Note: Alamance County was created in 1849.]

The first deed found for Spencer Truitt is dated 7 December 1854, at which time he is listed as living in Rockingham County. At that time, he purchased 126 acres on the waters of Troublesome Creek from Jonathan W. Parker of Guilford County. Later he purchased more land on the same creek from Archibald Bevil and A. M. and Julia A. Pergram.

Truitt was not the only person that moved his family to Rockingham County from Alamance County during the 1850s. The George Sharp family was also from that area and lived near the Truitts in Rockingham County and attended the same church. Other families were the Troxlers, the Jesse Palmer family, the Andrew and William Sutton families, the Sidney Albert family and the Isley family.

Truitt was a wheelwright and wagon maker according to the occupation listed on the census records. He was also a trustee and charter member of Mt. Bethel Christian Church, which was organized 15 April

1857 on land deeded to the trustees by Miss Mary Herbin.

He also helped build the original log church building.

At least eight children were born to Spencer G. and Nancy Truitt. (We are never certain how many children may have been born and died during the ten-year period between each recorded census). It appears that Lewis was the first child, born around 1834, probably in Orange County. He married 6 September 1855, in Rockingham County, to Celia Simpson, daughter of Absalom and Sally Williams Simpson. Later, on 30 August 1873, he married a second time to Mrs. Nancy B. Troxler, daughter of Isaac and Nancy Cummings. During the War Between the States, he enlisted in Company G, 45th North Carolina Regiment. During that time he was captured at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia, and confined at Point Lookout Prison for Confederates in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. He was later transferred to Elmira Prison in Elmira, New York, where he was released 12 June 1865.

Willis Craven Truitt, the second child, was born in April 1835 in Orange County and died in July of 1921. He is buried at Mt. Bethel Christian Church Cemetery. On 26 June 1860, he married Mary E. Brim. After the death of Mary, he married Mary Frances Ware, daughter of Joseph M. and Nancy Ware, 13 March 1872. He also enlisted in the war in the same company and regiment that his brother Lewis had joined. He was wounded in the left thigh at or near the Wilderness battle in Virginia, sometime in May of 1864.

The next child, Harrison Truitt, was born about 1837 in Orange County and married 1 December 1860, in Guilford County, Melicia F. Pegram.

During the war, he enlisted in Company H, 45th North Carolina Regiment in Wake County, 1 September 1862. He was paroled at Greensboro 17 May 1865.

Louisa Jane Truitt, the first daughter born to the couple, was born 25 December 1838 and died 14 January 1920. She is buried at Mt. Bethel Christian Church Cemetery. She married at least three times, first, 20 September 1860 to James Madison Troxler who died in the war at or near Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia, in 1864. She later married Robert Dixon and then G. W. Williams.

Julia A. Truitt, daughter of Spencer G. and Nancy Truitt, was born around 1841 in Orange County. She married 20 May 1858, in Rockingham County, Alexander M. Pegram. He was born in Guilford County and later moved to Rockingham County. He enlisted in Company G, 45th North Carolina Regiment in March of 1862 and surren-

Perkins dered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, 9 April 1865. In 1870, they were living in Huntsville Township of Rockingham County.

The next child, Thomas Truitt was born 7 April 1845 in Orange County and died 16 April 1911. His wife, Mary Jane Tickle, was born in December of 1857 and died 20 July 1937.

They are buried at Mt. Bethel Christian Church Cemetery.

During the war he enlisted in Company G, 45th North Carolina Regiment, 13 July 1863 at age 18. He was captured near Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia, in 1864 and was confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until transferred to Elmira, New York. He was later transferred and exchanged at James River, Virginia and hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia, 4 March 1865. He was paroled at Greensboro, NC, 17 May 1865.

The seventh child was Spencer Truitt, Jr. who was born in Orange County in 1846 and died in 1891. He married Elizabeth Massey Simpson 26 December 1878 in Rockingham County. There are both buried at Mt. Bethel Christian Church Cemetery.

The youngest child, Levi Truitt, was born in 1851 in either Alamance or Rockingham counties, depending on when the parents moved to Rockingham County. When the 1870 census of Rockingham County was enumerated, he was living with his sister and brother-in-law, Julia A. and Alexander M. Pegram.

Perhaps it should be noted how closely this family was involved in the War Between the States with the four oldest sons enlisting and surprisingly, all surviving the war. At least two of the sons-in-law were in the war, one of which lost his life. This is very typical of our families that were living during this period of our history.”

For research information contact: Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 270270152; Website: http://gsrsnc.com/ Elvin Perkins, Jr., President, GSRS; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Room, Madison-Mayodan Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, NC 27025; Phone (336) 548-6553

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CRAIG'S LIST PERSONALS AD To the Guy Who Tried to Mug Me in Downtown Savannah night before last. Date: 2011-11-27, 1:43am. E.S.T. I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacket that you demanded that I hand over, shortly after you pulled the knife on me and my girlfriend, threatening our lives. You also asked for my girlfriend's purse and earrings. I can only hope that you somehow come across this rather important message.

First, I'd like to apologize for your embarrassment; I didn't expect you to actually soil yourself when I drew my pistol after you took my jacket. The evening was not that cold, and I was wearing the jacket for a reason.. My girlfriend was happy that I just returned safely from my 2nd tour as a Combat Marine in Afghanistan. She had just bought me that Kimber custom Model 1911 ..45 ACP pistol for my birthday, and we had picked up a shoulder holster for it that very evening. Obviously you agree that it is a very intimidating weapon when pointed at your head ... Isn't it?!

I know it probably wasn't fun walking back to wherever you'd come from bare-footed since I made you leave your shoes, cell phone, and wallet with me. (That prevented you from calling or running to your buddies to come help mug us again).

After I called your mother or "Momma" as you had her listed in your cell, I explained the entire episode of what you'd done. Then I went and filled up my gas tank as well as those of four other people in the gas station, -- on your credit card. The guy with the big motor home took 153 gallons and was extremely grateful!

I gave your shoes to a homeless guy outside Vinnie Van Go Go's, along with all the cash in your wallet. [That made his day!]

I then threw your wallet into the big pink "pimp mobile" that was parked at the curb ..... After I broke the windshield and side window and keyed the entire driver's side of the car.

Earlier, I managed to get in two threatening phone calls to the DA's office and one to the FBI, while mentioning President Obama as my possible target. The FBI guy seemed really intense and we had a nice long chat (I guess while he traced your number etc.).

In a way, perhaps I should apologize for not killing you .. But I feel this type of retribution is a far more appropriate punishment for your threatened crime. I wish you well as you try to sort through some of these rather immediate pressing issues, and can only hope that you have the opportunity to reflect upon, and perhaps reconsider, the career path you've chosen to pursue in life.. Remember, next time you might not be so lucky. Have a good day!

Thoughtfully yours.

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Q: What kind of bird can carry the most weight? A: The crane Q: What bird is helpful at dinner? A: A swallow!

Q: Why did the parrot wear a raincoat? A: Because she wanted to be a Polly unsaturated!

Q: What did the gamekeeper say to the lord of the manor? A: ‘The pheasants are revolting'!

Q: What is the definition of Robin? A: A bird who steals!

Q: What do you give a sick bird? A: Tweetment!

Q: What's another name for a clever duck? A: A wise quacker!

Q: Which bird is always out of breath? A: A puffin!

Q: What's got six legs and can fly long distances? A: Three swallows!

Q: How many cans does it take to make a bird? A: Two cans.

Q: What is a duck's favorite TV show? A: The feather forecast!

Q: What do you get if you cross a parrot with a shark? A: A bird that will talk you ear off!

Q: What do you call a crate of ducks? A: A box of quackers!

Q: What is a hawks favorite show? A: Bird “House of Cards".

Q: How many birds does it take to change a light bulb? A: Toucan do it.

Q: How do you know that owls are cleverer than chickens? A: Have you ever heard of Kentucky-fried owl!

Q: Which birds steal soap from the bath? A: Robber ducks!

Q: What kind of bird opens doors? A: A kiwi!

Q: What do you get when you cross an owl and an oyster? A: Pearls of Wisdom Q: What language do birds speak? A: Pigeon English!

Q: What do you call a duck on drugs? A: a quackhead Q: How do you get a parrot to talk properly? A: Send him to polytechnic!

Q: Did you hear about the seabird that was friends with a black cat? A: It was an albatross.

Q: Why did the owl, owl? A: Because the woodpecker would peck ‘er!

Q: What does a farmer call an escaped bird? A: a loose goose.

Q: What flies through the jungle singing opera? A: The parrots of Penzance!

Q: What do you call a bird that kicks your butt? A: Steven Seagull.

Q: What do you get if you cross a duck with a firework? A: A firequaker!

Q: What is a parrot's favorite game? A: Hide and Speak!

Q: What books did the owl like? A: Hoot-dunits!

Q: What kind of bird doesn't need a comb? A: A bald eagle.

Q: What do you call a sick eagle? A: Illegal Q: What happens when ducks fly upside down? A: They quack up!

Q: Why did the doves miss the wedding? They were under the feather.

Q: What is an alligators favorite smell? A: Human.

Q: What do you get a girl that likes crocodiles? A: All I got her is shoes.

Q: What do you call a man too big for an alligator to eat? A: a jawbreaker.

Q: Did you hear about the crocodile who became a congressman? A: He was an expert dele-gator.

Q: Why shouldn't you taunt an alligator? A: Because it might come back to bite you in the end.

Q: What is brown and has a head and a tail but no legs? A: A penny.

Q: When does it rain money? A: When there is "change" in the weather.

Q: Two coins add up to 30 cents, and one is not a nickel. What are they?

A: A quarter and a nickel. The quarter isn't a nickel.

Q: How much money does a skunk have? A: One scent!

Q: What did the cat say when he lost all his money? A: I’m paw!

Q: What is the only way to keep your money from the casinos in Vegas? A: When you get off the plane walk into the propellers!

Nothing messes up your Friday like realizing it’s only Tuesday.

PUZZLE

I just realized I spend about $80 a year watching bananas turn brown.

Why aren’t koalas actual bears?

Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the identity of a character in advertising. Using the hints A=E and W=S, decipher the clues to name the character.

1 HYSVCAL ______________________________________

2 GQALEYYW ______________________________________

3 MAYH N SY ______________________________________

4 W D X TALA ______________________________________

5 TYAE X WAL ______________________________________ Jane Withers played this advertising character:

Locate These Hidden Words In Eden’s Own Find A Word STAR WHITE PINELAND RIVER ROACH POOLE COLONIAL CLIFTON PENN MINERAL

COBB WILBERT MOUNTAIN STATION SPRINGS

MILLER SUMMIT CARMEL PRATT SKY

B S P N N O T F I L C

R T R C N I L R I L P

B R O E S A A E K R T

E U R N S T A T I O N

L M I E O P O O L E C

E M V P W E N O W M A

M I E D B I N M H I N

A E O T A A A B T L R

C B R L R T L S E E A

S G N I R P S E N Y T

There are 25 letters left. For the answer see the classified page.

V I U M O U N T A I N

M Y D H C A O R R I P

Answers: 1) Plumber, 2) Overalls, 3) Helpful 4) Sincere, 5) Cleanser, Josephine the Plumber for Comet

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Events at Madison-Mayodan Public Library: July (Open to Public) • Monthly Genealogy Soirée 2 pm – 4 pm, Tuesday, July 17th: Tips From Ancestral Findings & Brickwall Discussions • Tuesday, July 24th: Lab Work – A Look at the New Findagrave.com Website.

Student package is available and a Calendar of Class Dates is included. Classes are usually held in the Linda C. Vernon Genealogy Room. Students will be notified of any changes. All programs have Handouts available. 336-548-6553/e-mail: genealogy@rcpl.org • Computer Classes – Every Wed.: 9 am – 10:30 am *Free to the Public - Week 1: Closed for July 4th - Week 2: Intro to Computers - Week 3: Intro.to Software - Week 4: Intro to Hardware For More Information Contact Madison-Mayodan Public Library: 336-548-6553 • Children’s Programing – Every Wed. July Programs: - Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am; Baby Times Storytime: 11:15 – 11:30 Newborns and Toddlers Welcome - Summer Reading 2018 Readathon: Mon., July 2nd: Spend the day! Bookmobile!

Cookies & lemonade - RIF Program – July 11th: Noon – 1 pm & 3 pm – 4 pm - Summer Reading Club: Wed.,

July 11th, 18th: 2 pm - Teen Library Council: Meets – Wed., July 11th: 4 pm - Lego Club – Wed., July 18h: 4 pm - Join us for building fun!

For those who are in K – 5.

• SUMMER READING FINALE! Wed., July 25th: 4 pm Design, Code, Create and Build! All things related to Maker Spaces.

• Warrior Cats Club – 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (McMichael Community Room) - Week 1: Friends of Eden Animal Rescue – Lori Webb Lowrimore: Importance of Animal Rescue & Care (July 11th) - Week 2: Warrior Cats Trivia, Role Play Fun and Book Discussions (July 18th) - Week 3: Dr. Jessica Gibson – Animal Clinic of Madison-Mayodan: Responsible Pet Care (July 25th) • Special Displays @ the Library – July 4th – Displays, Coloring Pages and Puzzles Provided • “Taking It Back” Classic Game Night @ the Library – Thursday, July 5th: 6 pm – 7 pm Popcorn & Beverages Provided To be shown in the McMichael Community Room • Poké Bingo Fun @ the Library - Fri., July 6th: 4 pm - 5 pm. To be held in McMichael

Community Room - Prizes!

• Marvel Movies Summer Event @ the Library – Thurs., July 12th; Thurs., July 19th: 1 pm – Closing. See Flyers at the Library for Schedule. Popcorn & Beverages Provided. Shown in McMichael Com. Room • Make a Minion Pet Rock @ the Library – Friday, July 20th: 3 pm – 4 pm. To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Unwind with Adult Coloring & Challenge Your Mind with Puzzles – Friday, July 27th: 3 pm – 5 pm. Relax with coloring pages and peaceful light music, or wake up the “grey matter” with puzzles, materials will be provided. To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Nary a Thing Chapter of “The Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club @ the Library – Monday, July 30th: 3 pm – 4 pm.

- Will be showing the Pilot Episode & Mayberry and the Stranger (episode our Chapter’s name came from…)

- Playing “The Andy Griffith Show” Trivia Come join our Club and have some “Goooooooood fun!” Call for more information: 336-5486553. To be held in McMichael Community Room

Eden Finance Department to increase the penalty to delinquent water and sewer accounts

By Tammie McMichael, Director of Finance

Effective July 1, the City of Eden will increase the delinquent payment penalty from $25 to $40. Currently Water and Sewer customers have 20 days to pay their water bill. We add a $10 late fee to accounts unpaid by the due date. If the account is still delinquent 10 days after the due date, we charge a $25 delinquent payment penalty. We also pull or lock water meters if the account is still delinquent 10 more days after the cutoff date and there is another $25 fee charged to reestablish service.

Due to the increase in delinquent accounts, effective July 1 the Water Bill Department will be applying a delinquent payment penalty of $40 directly to the account when the cut off list is generated and $25 directly to the account when pull/lock meter lists are generated. Water and Sewer customers must pay their

delinquent bill by 4:30 on the day prior to cutoff. A reminder notice will continue to be mailed out after the due date. The Finance Department offers several convenient ways for you to pay many of your city bills, providing you with new levels of convenience, cash management and benefits from credit card reward programs along with providing a safe, secure and proven way to reduce paperwork, speed up transactions and eliminate errors.

• Option I: Electronic payments for water bills, recreation payments and other miscellaneous payments using all major credit and debit cards, via the Internet at www.edennc.us • Option II: MasterCards, Visa cards and debit cards at the counter or MasterCards and Visa cards by phone (336-623-2110, option 1) • Option III: Automatic bank draft - customers who prefer to pay by bank draft must come to

the Finance Department to set up their account • Option IV: Payment dropbox is located in front of City Hall.

Just drive up, fill out the envelope and insert your bill and payment. Finance Department personnel will be checking the box at 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each business day to collect the payments.

• Note: The City of Eden has no connection with DOXO.com.

We hope you will take the time to consider each of these payment options and hopefully one will work for you. The city does not charge additional fees for these payment types. Our employees are eager to provide both service and information to those who request it. If you do not find the information you seek within our website, please stop by the Finance Department at City Hall or call 336-6232110, option 1 for a personal response to your inquiry.

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Countywide Classifieds ALL CLASSIFIED ADS SHOULD BE PAID BEFORE DEADLINE TO RUN IN NEXT ISSUE. Cash, Checks, Master Card & Visa accepted.

If billing is required & accepted there will be a $1 charge billing charge added. (No 900 numbers accepted) email ad to.. lisag@edensown.com -or - Call 336-627-9234 • Fax to 336-627-9225 Mail in your ad inform. and payment to - Eden’s Own Journal, 5197 NC Hwy. 14, Eden 27288 Eden’s Own is published and placed on the stands on the 1st of Each Month • Ads cannot be put in nor canceled after deadline. No refunds. Ads run only at the discretion of the management. We reserve the right to turn down any classified ad we deem not publishable for any reason.

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Goodwill Eden Career Center to Change Michael Dougherty, City of Eden Goodwill Industries of Central NC, Inc. (Triad Goodwill) is moving locations and changing the way they serve job seekers in the Eden Community. Starting July 2, the Career Center on Kings Highway is being closed. The Career Center Coordinator, Laurie Suthard, will continue to be available at the Goodwill retail store, located at 303 E. Arbor Lane (across from Walmart).

RCC classes will be moved to 649 Washington Street, creating a smooth transition for about 50% of people who use the Center.

While a big part of the move is due to overwhelming challenges in the leased facility, Goodwill is taking the opportunity to re-evaluate their services in Eden and engage with the community in a different way. “Goodwill sees the need to more effectively respond to community needs by partnering with other agencies, such as Rockingham Rescue Mission,� says Vice President of Career Development Services Jessica Schultz. “We are committed to the Eden communi-

ty, and will continue to provide the same services we always have – job search assistance, resume development, interview prep, job fairs and hiring events. Some of that will take place at our retail facility, while others will be housed at community locations.

Additionally, going to a mobile service model will allow us to bring career development supports to people who sometimes struggle to get to us.

Transportation and accessibility are barriers for a lot of folks. This change will allow us to bring services to the community rather than them having to come to us.�

While long-term plans are still being developed, a schedule of career activities will be posted

at the Eden Goodwill store. You can also check out where to find services via Goodwill’s website, triadgoodwill.org, or Facebook.

Schultz recognizes that the move will interrupt services for many people, and brings with it some new challenges. “Goodwill will work hard to continually evaluate the impact of this change and explore options that will enhance our services in Eden.

Communication about where to find us will be critical moving forward, and we will do our very best to keep everyone informed.�

For questions or to learn more about how to engage with Goodwill, please fill out the “Contact Us� form on triadgoodwill.org.

Aging, Disability & Transit Services OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

Happy July 4th to all our clients, employees and volunteers.

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Dan River Basin Association invites you to Paddle on Philpott Lake July 7

Boaters enjoy a leisurely paddle on Philpott Lake, site of the Dan River Basin Association's outing on July 7. The public is invited to this free event.

Plan to relax on a hot summer day with the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA), which is hosting its First Saturday Outing on July 7 at beautiful Philpott Lake in Virginia. Launching at 10:00 a.m. at Jamison Mill Park, 2000 Jamison Mill Road, Henry, VA (GPS 36.8497, -80.0643), participants will paddle out and back for a total distance of about 3.5 miles.

Philpott Lake is a blue gem, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge and surrounded by pristine, forested shoreline and 7,000 acres of mostly unspoiled wilderness.

Jamison Mill Park is named for the mill built by Thomas F. Jamison in the 1880s and operated until 1949 when it was abandoned for the new lake. The park is one of the sites on the Philpott Blueway, an easily accessible system of water trails stretching over 25 miles throughout the lake. A brochure about the trail is at http://www.danriver.org/con-

tent/danriver/uploads/PDF/philp ottbluewaybrochure.pdf.

Coordinator for the paddle is Robin Davis, DRBA board member and avid paddler.

According to Davis, "Jamison Mill Park was closed for several years and reopened in 2017 under the care of the Franklin County Parks and Recreation Department. Philpott Lake covers 3,000 acres with miles of beautiful shoreline. The clean and clear water along the shores and coves make this an excellent choice for beginning paddlers as well as those looking for a relaxing day on the water."

As a frequent kayaker on the lake, Davis adds, "Philpott Lake has 100 miles of shore for you to explore. It was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and opened in 1953. If you enjoy your time there, you may also want return to take advantage of one of the eight campgrounds or nine boat launches."

The Dan River Basin Association has a unique part-

nership with the USACE at Philpott Lake. Under a cooperative agreement, touted as a national model, DRBA works to increase trails and recreational opportunities at the lake, which straddles Patrick, Henry, and Franklin counties. In 2011 the South Atlantic Division of USACE recognized the DRBAUSACE partnership with its first USACE Excellence in Partnership Award.

Participants in the outing are asked to dress in layers of quick-drying fabric, wear hat and sun protection, be prepared to get wet, and provide boat, paddles, life jacket for each boater, lunch and water. All participants are asked to sign a waiver before launching.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If cancellation is necessary due to weather, the announcement is posted by 8:00 am on Sat. at www.danriver.org (under the calendar event for the FSO), on DRBA's Facebook page, and on Twitter.

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Genealogy Roundtable: Christmas in July to be held July 26

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The MARC will host a Genealogy Roundtable, “Christmas in July” on Thurs., July 26 at 12pm. The Roundtable will feature Peggy Burton and creative genealogyrelated Christmas gift ideas.

Peggy Burton has been exploring her own family’s history since childhood, when family heirlooms – her father’s baby book, numerous photographs, and letters – stored in a cedar chest triggered her curiosity. As an adult, she became the caretaker of those heirlooms and stories for her and her husband’s family. Burton’s desire to pass down the family history led her to create personal and unique projects and gifts for her children and grandchildren. She has been making these gifts for the last ten years.

The MARC’s Genealogy Roundtable is an ongoing series, featuring various presenters and subjects. Genealogists of all levels are welcome to bring a lunch and join the discussion. The program will take place at the MARC located at 1086 N.C. Hwy. 65, Reidsville in the historic courthouse in Wentworth.

There is no cost to attend.

The MARC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Museum exhibits are open Wed., Thurs., and Fri. from 1pm to 6pm and on Sat. from 10am to 4pm.

Group tours are available on request, with additional information provided on our website at www.themarconline.org or by calling 336-634-4949.

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The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners recognized Larry W. Fuller of Eden, as "Outstanding Volunteer of the Month,".

Fuller named Volunteer of Month The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners recognized Larry W. Fuller of Eden, as "Outstanding Volunteer of the Month," at its May 21st Board meeting. Chairman Kevin Berger presented Fuller with a special certificate and lapel pin.

Fuller has volunteered at UNC Rockingham Health Care since 2003, a total of 15 years, and logging in 8,600 hours! He was nominated by Jamie Galloway for this honor who wrote: "Larry has been a volunteer at the Morehead Hospital (UNC Rockingham Health Care) at the front desk for over ten

years. He serves faithfully and is there three to five times per week. His smile and his willingness to help others radiates through his effortless service to the hospital and the community."

The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners would like to honor a deserving County volunteer each month for using talents and compassion to make a difference. Please follow this link for details on how to nominate an "Outstanding Volunteer of the Month": rockinghamcounty.municipal cms.com/forms.aspx?fid=622

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by Cathy Powers, Executive Director

ADTS receives 10K grant from Wells Fargo Foundation Powers Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County is pleased to announce that it has received a $10,000 donation from Wells Fargo Foundation to support Senior Nutrition Programs.

ADTS will use the gift to provide services through our signature programs Meals On Wheels and Meals With Friends.

Jerry Bailey and Jamie Milton of Wells Fargo were on hand to present the check at the Reidsville Congregate Nutrition site. Jerry said, “It is a great day for me to be here again.” Wells Fargo has generously supported ADTS programs in the past and recently made a substantial contribution towards the construction of the new RCare Senior Center that houses ADTS’ Meals With Friends program and L.E.A.F. Adult Day/ Health Center. Jerry added, “I work with many wonderful Wells Fargo employees and they do great things in our community.” The gift was presented on the same day that Wells Fargo announced a $400 million dollar investment in nonprofits across the United States. Jerry noted that Wells Fargo is seeking to work with nonprofits like ADTS to make our communities vibrant and he encouraged other nonprofits to partner with Wells Fargo.

Cathy Powers, ADTS Executive Director noted, “Wells Fargo has supported our programs for a number of years and we are thrilled to have their

continued support. This generous contribution represents an investment in our neighbors and demonstrates a commitment to improving the quality of life for older adults across our community.”

Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County is a 501(c)(3) agency that provides an integrated system of services, resources, and supports for Rockingham County seniors, adults with disabilities, and their families. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals by empowering them to achieve optimum health and well-being, independence and participation in the community.

ADTS provides a comprehensive array of programming that allows participants to remain in their homes and facilitate access to needed community resources. ADTS offers fully accredited in-home aide assistance; case management services; adult day care/adult day health and enrichment at the L.E.A.F. Center; health and engagement opportunities for active older adults at the Center for Active Retirement; public access transportation through RCATS vans & Skat bus systems; nutrition services through Meals on Wheels and Meals with Friends congregate programs; information and assistance services and volunteer caregiver and support services. Our phone number is 336-349-2343

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Small Business Administration (SBA) Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses and Others A.J. Velazquez of the SBA has opened a disaster recovery center at 1716 Freeway Drive in Reidsville to help those businesses, private non-profits, homeowners and renters who were negatively affected by the 2017 Eden tornado and the recent 2018 tornado that hit the eastern and northern parts of

Rockingham County. They provide loans for the above individuals affected by the tornados. The Center is open from 9:00am-7:00pm MondaySaturday. You can call Mr. Valazquez at 571-459-6582 for more information.

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Karastan Rug Mill Supports Local Organizations Karastan Rug Mill has partnered with the Eden YMCA and Eden Boys and Girls Club for many years. In June 2018, Megan Hall, Manager of Human Resources for the Eden Karastan Rug Mill, awarded $1,000 grants to both of these organizations.

Hall noted that the business was pleased to continue its sponsorship of these local organizations that provide valuable services to the Eden community. “Karastan and Mohawk Industries are honored to support community organizations that play such a vital role in the well-being of Eden,” said Hall.

Funds given to the Eden Boys and Girls Club will enable the organization to upgrade its facilities to better serve the children who benefit from the program. “The Eden Boys and Girls Club meets the need for safe learning environments for Eden children,” stated Gerri Wilson, Interim Executive Director for the Eden Boys and Girls Club.

“We are grateful to Karastan and Mohawk for their generous contribution that will enable us

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to upgrade our computer lab so The first Karastan rug was more children can use this produced in Eden on April 8, resource.”

1928, and the company later Karastan considers its expanded into residential and employees to be family and commercial carpet. Mohawk, the promotes health and wellness world’s largest flooring manuwithin the facility and in the facturer, acquired Karastan in local community.

1993.

Pete Baker, executive In 2015, Karastan expanded director of the Eden YMCA, its Eden plant, adding aircraft explained that grant funds will carpet to its product portfolio. It assist with the provision of qual- is now the largest U.S. aircraft ity programs that will benefit all carpet manufacturer, supplying individuals who use the YMCA product to Delta, Southwest facilities, Airlines, United, Continental, Jet “This support will help Blue and Qantas to refurbish cultivate positive behaviors, their fleets of planes and directly promote healthier lifestyles and supplying airline manufacturers advance educational achieveBoeing and Airbus. ment for those in need in our community by offering them the YMCA’s financial assistance program,” said Baker.

Eden’s Karastan facility is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.

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# PAGE 30 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, JULY 2018 average of $687.72 for back-toschool supplies for their children in elementary through high school, according to a National Retail Federation survey. This money was spent on clothing, electronics and other supplies, with an average of $114.12 spent

Eden Family YMCA Rebounds from 2017 Tornado The bad storm including a tornado, inspires meaningful community partnerships.

The spring athletics season was in full swing at the Eden Family YMCA last year when an EF1 tornado tore through the community. The storm, which arrived in the wee morning hours of May 5th, devastated the YMCA’s athletic complex, leaving young athletes temporarily displaced and the facility in need of over $660,000 in repairs.

Luckily, the soccer field only sustained minor damage and players were able to return the following week, but the baseball facilities suffered a much worse fate. Seven of the eight dugouts were destroyed or severely damaged, the storage shed that housed sports equipment and landscaping supplies was leveled, and some of the light poles were knocked down or broken. The roof on the YMCA building was also damaged, as were two skylights, which led to standing water in the main gymnasium.

It wasn’t just the young athletes who were impacted by the tornado. Area hotels and restaurants suffered from the YMCA’s athletic complex being damaged.

Thousands of out-of-town guests travel to Eden each year to play in softball tournaments. These tournaments had to be cancelled while the athletic complex was under repair.

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on notebooks, folders, pencils, backpacks and lunchboxes alone. “The YMCA stepped in to make sure children had the basics they needed to succeed in school. We provided backpacks filled with school supplies to 1,500 Rockingham County school children,” says Pete Baker, executive director of the Eden Family YMCA. The program was such a resounding success that the YMCA is planning to repeat it this year. “We are looking for volunteers to help us fill and distribute 1,500 backpacks again this August,” says Baker. “We also welcome donations of simple school supplies; such as, pencils, crayons, folders, and single subject notebooks, or monetary gifts to help us purchase the supplies.” Those interested in helping, should contact the Eden Family YMCA at 336-

at Freedom Park, so that the kids wouldn’t have to miss out on their season. The City even went to far as to loan the YMCA baseball equipment, since theirs was destroyed with the storage shed.

Another important partnership that emerged because of the tornado was between the YMCA and Eden Drug. Eden Drug had traditionally run a generous backpack program that provided school supplies to area children.

When the facility that housed the program was destroyed by the tornado, Eden Drug turned to the YMCA for help, and for good reason. This is a vital community program, especially for low-income families.

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“We are grateful that we only sustained property damage from the storm,” says Baker.

“It’s the people – the strong community – that makes the Y a special place. Everything else can be replaced.” The YMCA works to make sure that every-

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This marks the twelfth consecutive year that Mohawk has earned a spot in the “Top 125” rankings compiled by the leading publication for learning and development professionals.

Mohawk is the only manufacturing company to ever rank in the magazine’s top 10 training organizations.

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A little over a year after the tornado, the Eden Family YMCA athletic complex is fully operational again and is already hosting softball tournaments and YMCA youth sporting events.

Registration for fall soccer is right around the corner. Parents interested in registering their children, ages 3 – 15, may visit ymcagreensboro.org for more information.

one, regardless of age, income or background, can learn, grow and thrive. Thanks to generous donations to the YMCA Annual Campaign, financial assistance is available to those who need it most. From after school programs and summer camps to SilverSneakers for active older adults, the YMCA helps people of all ages and backgrounds build a healthy spirit, mind, and body.

Chris Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration / Finance Director for the City of Reidsville was recognized by Mayor Jay Donecker and Reidsville City Council at their June meeting. Phillips explains about the Municipal and County Administration Course he recently completed.

Phillips recognized for graduating Municipal Administration program The Reidsville City Council recognized Chris Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration and Finance Director, during its June 12th regular monthly meeting for completing the Municipal and County Administration Course offered by the UNC School of Government.

Mayor Jay Donecker, on behalf of the Reidsville City Council, acknowledged Phillips’ completion of the course and presented him with a framed certificate.

Phillips thanked the Council for allowing him to participate in this program.

The extensive seven-week course that spans over half a year is designed for City and County Managers, department heads and other City or County officials whose responsibilities require an understanding of functions beyond individual areas of specialization. The program allows participants the following: to understand the legal framework and administrative requirements of North Carolina City and County government; learn more about

how specific City and County services are organized and provided; and appreciate the interrelation among different activities or departments and how specific laws, programs and functions contribute to the achievement of the overall mission of a local government.

Participating in the program also allows those attending to become a part of a broader network of local government peers on whom they will be able to draw for assistance in the future, according to the UNC-School of Government website.

A Reidsville native, Phillips came to work for the City in June of 2006 as Finance Director. A Certified Public Accountant, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from NC State University, where he also received a Masters of Accounting. He became Assistant City Manager of Administration in September of 2011. As part of his duties, he oversees the Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology departments of the City.

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Kids use spray paint to help keep our rivers healthy Youth attending summer camp at the Eden Boys & Girls Club had the opportunity to wield a spray can in the intersection of Henry and Washington Streets in Eden in June. The youth were participating in the Dan River Basin Association's (DRBA) Storm Drain Marking program which uses spray-painted stencils on storm drains to remind people that litter, debris and oil on the roads ends up in our local rivers and streams.

DRBA's Storm Drain Marking programs starts with an interactive presentation about the value of storm drains and the consequences of allowing anything other than water to go down them. Youth learn that what goes into a storm drain

flows directly into rivers and streams without being filtered and their drinking water also comes from the river. Youth also learn about different types of pollution such as nonpoint and point-source pollution and brainstorm strategies on how to decrease the amount of pollution that ends up going into storm drains.

With the permission of City of Eden's Public Works, the youth get to go and spray paint a stencil onto a storm drain that reads "Dump No Waste, Drains to River." DRBA provides all supplies necessary to do a storm drain marking project for free and makes the "Storm Drain Marking Kits" available to corporate groups, youth groups, nonprofits, families and clubs

interested in doing a fun and unique project that also educates the community about the importance of healthy rivers and streams.

"This was a great opportunity for our kids to learn about how pollution can affect our waterways and drinking water," said Chris LaPrade, Program Director at the Eden Boys & Girls Club. "Also, they loved the chance to get out of the Club and help bring awareness to their community. We are excited to partner with the Dan River Basin Association and help in the important work they are doing in this community and others all along the Dan River."

DRBA's Storm Drain Marking projects have occurred in Danville, VA, and other towns

in Virginia. This is the first DRBA Storm Drain Marking program in North Carolina.

"We are very excited to provide this special program in the City of Eden," said Tiffany Haworth, DRBA Executive Director. "I hope that the youth from the Boys & Girls Club will inspire more groups to come out and do a 'Marking Project' in Eden and other towns and cities in Rockingham County."

The City of Eden is planning on installing permanent medallions on select storm drains in the late Summer to remind people to make sure only water goes down storm drains.

"The work of these wonderful youth from the Boys and Girls Club today is a perfect launch for the City of Eden's Storm Drain Medallions that will be installed in the late summer ," said Cindy Adams, Director of Tourism for the City of Eden.

"The more we can remind our citizens to keep litter and debris from entering our storm drains, the healthier our rivers will be for our citizens and visitors to enjoy."

DRBA also provides several other programs that citizens can do to help keep the rivers healthy such as Water Protector Certification, Kids4Rivers, Citizen Water Quality Monitoring and more.

"I learned that it is very

important not to litter because it goes into river and the water that we drink comes from the river," said Boys & Girls Club youth, Amonie, age 12, "It was fun because we got to do a physical activity."

"My favorite part was that when we got to paint we let people know that the pollution runs into the water and we don't want to drink the water that is polluted so we don't get sick," said Boys & Girls Club youth, Skylar, age 10.

To learn more about Storm Drain Marking and DRBA's other programs that protect and conserve our natural resources, visit www.danriver.org The mission of the Dan River Basin Association is to promote and protect the natural and cultural resources of the Dan River basin through education, recreation, and stewardship.

DRBA works to fulfill that mission by building river accesses and trails, educating people of all ages about protecting our natural resources, and protecting our water resources through water quality monitoring efforts.

The Dan River basin is 3,300 square miles including sixteen counties throughout Virginia and North Carolina. To learn more about DRBA and how you can protect our natural and cultural resources, visit www.danriver.org.

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Notice of Discharge of Untreated Sewage General Statute 143-215.1C requires that the owner or operator of any wastewater collection system or treatment works to issue a Notice of Discharge of Untreated Sewage when an untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters in the county of occurrence.

In accordance with that regulation, the following notice has been prepared and issued to the media in Rockingham County.

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RCC Faculty and Staff Receive Recognition

Charlie Wall, Roxanne Pecinich, RCC President Dr. Mark Kinlaw, Maggie Murray, Libby Detter.

RCC Faculty and Staff Receive Recognition Assistant Professor Roxanne Pecinich was selected as the 2018 full-time Excellence in Teaching Award recipient.

Pecinich holds a Diploma in Nursing from Watts School of Nursing, a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

She joined the faculty at RCC in 2008 and has taught for 10 years.

According to a colleague, Pecinich is an integral part of the nursing faculty and works diligently to provide excellent teaching strategies to promote student success. Her enthusiasm for teaching, willingness to participate in team projects and support of the Associate Degree Nursing philosophy for high quality education demonstrates her continued excellence in nursing education.

Her students say “She always found time in her busy schedule to assist anyone who needed her advice or help with guidance or difficult course material. She is available to answer questions and provide motivation at any time through email, phone, or office meetings.

She is concerned about students who struggle and provides just the right amount of structure yet allows the autonomy necessary

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Aquilla “Libby” Detter was selected as the 2018 part-time Excellence in Teaching Award recipient.

Detter holds a Bachelor of Science in Intermediate Education from Lenoir-Rhyne College. She earned a Master of Science in Counselor Education and a Doctorate in Educational Specialist from Appalachian State University. Detter began teaching at RCC in various continuing education programs in 2012. In May 2017, she began teaching the Effective Teacher Training class. More than eighty students have completed the program under Detter.

The success of the Effective Teacher Training Program can be directly attributed to the relationship Detter has built with the faculty and staff at Rockingham County Schools. She provides each class with a unique, interactive exercise to imitate a real classroom and gives her students the tools that they need to manage a classroom as a substitute teacher.

Maggie Murray, Director of Student Life was recognized by the college as Staff Member of the Year.

Murray joined the RCC staff in August, 2016 as the Title III Instructional Designer and quickly became widely known as a dynamic member of the team with a powerful sense of fun. In December of 2017, she began duties as Director of Student Life.

Murray immediately got the attention of everyone on campus with her weekly, and sometimes daily, updates and announcements regarding athletic competition, student events, and campus club happenings.

Thanks to her efforts, the RCC Spring Fling was the most colorful and engaging student event ever. With life-size yard games, a bounce house, ChickFil-A sandwiches, not to mention great music, there’s no doubt that a good time was had

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As a member of the college Wellness Committee, Maggie was instrumental in planning a campus-wide Fitness Football event. She has coordinated a weekly pickle ball games for the campus and can be counted on to pitch in and cover instruction for an occasional tennis class.

Her enthusiasm certainly brings the campus together.

Murray holds Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Master of Science in Educational Media Instructional Technology from Appalachian State University.

Charlie Wall, Basic Law Enforcement Training instructor was named RCC’s Part-time Staff Member of the Year.

Charlie Wall began his service to RCC in September, 1999 as part time Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) instructor and taught various BLET topics as needed. In 2002 he earned the BLET Qualified Assistant designation from the NC Criminal Justice Academy. Wall holds certification in Law Enforcement Driver Training, Firearms, and General Instructor.

From July 2012 through January 2013, provided much needed assistance during a transition period when he filled in as BLET School Director.

Most recently, Wall completed the 2018 General Instructional Update: Criminal Justice Leadership with the NC Justice Academy.

Not only has he been dedicated to the college and to our many BLET students and graduates, Wall has been an excellent role model for all students.

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

• Crochet –Tuesday 9:00 a.m.

• Quilting -Thursday 9:00 a.m.

• Bible study –Wednesday 10:00 a.m.

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

• Blind Support – July 11th- (Every 2nd Wednesday of the month) Cards: • Phase 10 – every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

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

• Canasta – every Tuesday from 1:00pm -4:00p.m.

Fitness: • Cardio Class –Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 a.m. – similar to Silver Sneakers but more cardio oriented, participants still go at their own pace.

• Advanced Tai Chi –Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.- in order to participate you must have completed 16 hours of instruction.

• Tai Chi for Beginners starts- Wednesday, July 11th , 10:00 a.m.

• Pickleball – Monday & Friday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday 10:45am– the hottest new game around.

• Fitness Center- Free for 55 + years of age – hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Reidsville Kickers Line Dance Group – Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

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

• Summer bowling League - Mon. at 1:00p.m. bowlers still needed.

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Special Events: • July 19th. -Reidsville Police Dept.- Scam Jam 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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Eden Student Receives Scholarship

Corcoran, will use award money to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro Local Government Federal tive year we have offered this Credit Union (LGFCU) proudly scholarship,” said LGFCU CEO congratulates, Candice Marie Maurice Smith. “It’s still a real pleasure to reward these fine Corcoran who is the recipient of adults for not only getting topan LGFCU Scholarship Award. notch grades, but also for findCorcoran, will use the ing the drive to take active roles scholarship to study at For the fun of it in their communities. We University of North Carolina at applaud them and wish them Greensboro and is one of 120 When I look at chocolate, I hear two luck in their studies and deserving high school seniors voices in my head. and post-secondary students that beyond.” will have extra money to apply The LGFCU Scholarship The first one says: “You need to eat toward their education at the Award recognizes a student’s that chocolate.” university, community or techni- high achievement in extracurricThe other voice goes: “You heard. cal college of their choice. ular activities, as well as acaEat the chocolate.”

“This is the 20th consecudemic excellence by their having maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. For more information or to apply, call Reidsville Kiwanis June Meeting 919.755.0534 or visit www.lgfcu.org.

Lisa Griffith (on right) with her Local Government Federal daughter Elizabeth. The two pubCredit Union serves North lish Eden's Own Journal Carolina’s local government /Rockingham County Star employees, elected/appointed newspaper. officials, volunteers and their Lisa spoke to the Reidsville families. The $2 billion federally Kiwanis Club on June 21st about chartered credit union is a coopthe monthly paper with some erative of more than 330,000 12,500 copies and over 27,000 members associated with various readers. It is free to the public facets of local government in and paid for through the advertisers.

North Carolina’s 100 counties The paper is now in its 20th year after starting in 1998 as a and 546 cities, towns and vilsmall eight page paper with 500 copies printed in all black and lages. white. Today there are up to 44 pages with color. Within its pages are sections that covers news in Reidsville, Wentworth, NEED A CLASSIFIED? Eden, Madison & Mayodan and Stoneville with a running Call Us Today! column called the Rockingham County Star that covers Starting at $9.

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Humane animal tethering In response to matters voiced by concerned members of the animal welfare group, Humane-ity, and other concerned citizens, the Eden City Council working with the Eden Police Department amended their Animal Ordinance on April 17. The amended ordinance includes a new section under Chapter 3: Section 3-8 Cruel Treatment.

The new section addresses humane animal tethering as well as sanitary and adequate food, water and shelter. Chains and ropes are no longer acceptable.

Chains or ropes can tangle up and prevent the dog from access to food, water and shelter or the dog could possibly become entangled in the rope, chain or surrounding objects and become strangled. Citizens were allowed six months to comply with this change once the amended ordinance was passed on April 17. The deadline will be October 16. Residents who do not comply will be in violation of the ordinance and subject to the penalties outlined in the ordinance and North Carolina state law. In the case of a serious violation, the police may seize the animal.

The amended ordinance requires tethered dogs to be attached to a swiveled ground anchor by a coated cable wire at least 15 feet in length and of sufficient strength to restrain the dog without breaking. Chains, ropes, twine, cords and noncable wire are not acceptable types of tethers. All tethers must

have swivels attached to both ends to prevent twisting. The area should be free of garbage and other debris that can harm the dog. It shall be unlawful to tether a dog in a manner as to cause injury, strangulation or entanglement of the animal on fences, trees, or other manmade or natural obstacles; or to a fixedpoint; or that is under 4 months of age; or that is sick or injured. There should be no fences or objects within the radius of the tether that the dog can get hung upon.

The tether must be arranged so as to be free from obstacles that may limit the movable length of the tether.

The tethering ordinance also states that the tether must be attached to a safe and secure harness or collar.

Under no circumstances shall the tether be placed directly around the dog’s neck. Tethers are never to be used in conjunction with training collars such as choke or pinch style collars and shelter and water must be present and always within reach of a tethered dog. Properly fitted collars will be required.

Citizens are encouraged to report any of these violations to the City’s Animal Control Division at 336-623-9755, option 4, or go to the City of Eden’s Website Form Center https://www.edennc.us/FormCen ter/ and open the Animal Cruelty Report to report an issue.

Head Start Recruits for Draper Elementary classrooms Even though the Eden community is sad that Draper Elementary School has closed, Head Start, which is a division of Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services, is excited that the children of Draper will still have an opportunity to learn in the halls of the school.

Rockingham County Head Start will have three classrooms this school year at Draper Elementary and is currently recruiting. If you have a child who will be 3 years old by August 31st, sign up at the Rockingham County Head Start Main Office. For more information, please call (336) 349-4762.

Rockingham County Head Start is a high quality full-day preschool program federally funded to serve 252 children ages 3-5 years old. This service is for Rockingham County residents only. There is no cost to families enrolled in the program.

Currently, Rockingham County Head Start has 10 accessible 5star centers throughout

Rockingham County that house 14 classrooms. They offer School Readiness for Children and Families, 14 Excellent Classrooms, Qualified Teachers and Assistants, Health Services, Dental Services, Mental Health Services, Nutritional Meals, Disability Services, Parenting Support, and Parent, Family and Community Engagement.

Eden Internal Medicine 405 Thompson St, Eden, NC 27288 Monday 8-6, Tues - Fri 8-5 • Phone: (336) 627-4896 edeninternalmedicine.com

Now Accepting New Patients Dr. Dhruv Vyas M.D., Dr. Ashish Shah M.D. Dr. Angela Boone DNP AGNP, Keavie Hairfield, FNP Eden Internal Medicine is dedicated to provide you, your family and community with quality medical care

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS What are the services which are provided at Eden Internal Medicine?

Front Row l-r: Thomas Thompson, State Employee Credit Union; Caroline Baird and Donata Worrell, RCC Faculty; Dr. Mark Kinlaw, RCC President. Row 2: Karren Bratcher, Briana Howard, Kate Brumagin, Kendall Tekely, Marysa Burroughs. row 3: Alecia Hampton, Davette Fax, Spring O'Keefe, Tylesha Woods.

RCC Students Receives SECU Foundation Scholarship RCC nursing assistant students Karren Bratcher, Kate Brumagin, Marysa Burroughs, Davette Fax, Alecia Hampton, Briana Howard, Spring O’Keefe, Kendell Tekely and Tylesha Woods received a State Employee’s Credit Union (SECU) Foundation Continuing Education Scholarship for $750 to be used as needed to pursue her education.

The $750 scholarships are funded by the SECU Foundation.

The foundation established the program to help meet the needs of North Carolina’s unemployed and underemployed residents, focusing on assisting unemployed and underemployed adults, military veterans, and members of the National Guard. Scholarships are provided to each of North Carolina’s 58 community colleges to pay for shortterm training that leads to state-recognized or industry-supported credentials.

Answer: Routine Patient Care Urgent Same Day Visit Wellness Physicals Bone Density Study Echocardiograph, Carotid US, Venous Doppler Ultrasound Vascular Screening EKG, Zio Heart Monitors SNAP (Home based sleep studies) Pulmonary Function Test Continuous Glucose Monitor Patch Coumadin Clinic

Do you provide services in the hospital and nursing home for your patients?

Answer: We provide continuity of care and follow our patients while at UNC Rockingham Health Care and UNC Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center.

What is Value Based Care?

Answer: Value-based healthcare is a healthcare delivery model in which providers are paid based on patient health outcomes. Value-based care differs from a fee-for-service or capitated approach. Value based care challenges us to provide our patients with better care to improve their health at a lower cost for the patient.

ALSO PROVIDING: Chronic Care Management Our Advanced Care Team, works for the practice under the instructions of the physicians, to address patients with two or more chronic conditions.

A plan of care, education, implementation and monitoring will be established for each patient.

Patients will be called monthly with this service.

Our office has been recognized as a Level 3 Patient Center Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

We provide comprehensive care to our patients, providing care coordination between Eden Internal, your specialist, hospitals, community services and other support teams.

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Eden Parks & Recreation Department Men's Church League Season and Playoff Champs - Osborne Baptist Church Kneeling L to R - Dan Haberer, Jake Hudson, Blake Travis, Micah Haberer and Addison Handy. Standing L to R - Stacy Ward, Buddy Simons, Johnny Bullins, Matt Tuttle, Paul Krukoski, Brian Fulp, Braxton Richardson and Brandon Berrier. Not Pictured - Tyler Shelton, Mark Corum and Morgan Dunovant.

Summer Continuing Education Courses at RCC Rockingham Community College Community College is offering a variety of short-term, continuing education courses designed to meet your needs.

• Duke Energy TRAILS Courses Sustainable Trail Design and Layout, Construction and Maintenance: June 4-7, held on the RCC Campus • Sustainable Trail Design and Layout: June 19, One-day intermediate trail training session is held on the RCC Campus.

• Sustainable Trail Construction with Hand Tools: July 10, Oneday intermediate trail training is held on the RCC Campus.

• Sustainable Trail Maintenance: July 24, One-day intermediate trail training is held on the RCC Campus.

• Intermediate Trail Maintenance: August 7, One-day intermediate trail training is held on the RCC Campus.

• Sustainable Trail Assessment, Permitting, and Contracting: June 12-14 and July 31-August 2. Two sessions are available and both are held on the RCC Campus.

Personal Interest • Basic Motorcycle Safety: July 6-8, July 20-22, August 3-5, Motorcycle riding fundamentals and safety are addressed with classroom training and 15 hours of riding time. Motorcycles are provided. Sessions are held on the RCC Campus.

Explore a New Career • Vehicle Safety Inspection: July 9-10, August 6-7– 5-9PM. Each two-session course focuses on the proper procedures for conducting vehicle safety inspections. Class meets at Jumper’s Auto Service in Eden.

• OBC/IM Emissions Training: July 16-17, August 13-14 – 59PM. Each two-session course prepares auto techs and service personnel to be safety and emissions inspectors for motor vehicles. Class meets at Jumper’s

Pictured left to right: Dr. Rodney Shotwell - Superintendent Kenneth Pinnix, Hailey Rizza Orlando Poteat - Gildan Activewear, Inc.

Gildan names Athlete of Year Congratulations to Hailey Rizza Class of 2018 at Rockingham County High, for being named the RCS 2018 Female Gildan Scholar Athlete of the Year and Kenneth Pinnix Class of 2018 at Reidsville High for being named the RCS Male Gildan Scholar Athlete of the Year.

Sponsored by Gildan Activewear, the Gildan Scholar Athletes of the Year Award is given to one male and one female Rockingham County Schools' high school senior that

has played at least 2 sports his/her junior and senior year, made all-conference twice during their junior and/or senior year, maintained at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA and must not have been ejected from an athletic contest during their junior or senior year. Rizza is continuing her studies at NC State University and Pinnix will be continuing his studies at Emory & Henry in Virginia.

Congratulations on these outstanding accomplishments.

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• Nursing Assistant I: August 2October 10, Daytime Class and August 20-December 6, Night Class. Both sessions are held on the RCC Campus.

• Basic Law Enforcement Training: Fall Class begins August 8. This course is taught on the RCC Campus.

Contact Jim Gunn at 336-3424261, ext. 2256 for details.

• Fire and Rescue Training: Courses are ongoing. Contact Randy Evans for information at 336-342-4261, ext. 2390 for details.

• Animal Care Certificate Program: August 15- December 7 – Class meets in the former Mayodan Library and online.

Contact Cathy Carter at 336342-4261, ext. 2124 for details.

• Dog Grooming: August 16November 8. This course is held in the former Mayodan Library.

• Notary Public. This course is offered throughout the summer.

Classes are held on Sat’s and on Mon. and Tues. evenings.

• July 10, One-day intermediate trail training is held on the RCC Campus.

Saturday Woodworking and Woodturning Workshops • Wine Bottle Stoppers: July 14, 9AM-3PM. Center for Creative Woodworking.

• Offset Turn a Candlestick: July 21, 9AM-3PM. Center for Creative Woodworking.

• Duck Calls: August 25, 9AM2PM. Center for Creative Woodworking.

Health Certifications • AHA BLS Instructor: August 4, 8AM-5PM. RCC Campus.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support: July 20-21, 8AM-5PM. To Be Announced.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Recertification: July 2021, 8AM-5PM.

Kiwanis and Eden Parks and Rec. Fishing Derby There were over 150 fish caught at the fishing derby this year at the Fireman’s Hut pond.

Winners were as follows: Front row: Age 4,5, & 6 Kennedy Howerton most fish caught, Kimmy Wyrick runner up most fish caught Tatum Holley largest fish, Olivia Lunsford runner up largest fish Age 7, 8 & 9 Harley Shreve most fish caught, Glynis Carter runner up largest fish.

Back row: Age 7,8 9 Graham Sigmon most fish runner up, Age 10,11,12 Jesse Fulton most fish caught Age 7,8,9 Noah Holley, largest fish, Age 10,11,12 Leah Wyrick runner up most fish caught Michelle Seals - largest fish, Nora Hatcher runner up largest fish caught.

Whitten Pyrtle daughter of Jon and Brent Pyrtle was selected to carry the torch in the 2018 Special Olympics opening ceremony.

Special Olympics mission is to provide year round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities giving them the continuous opportunities to develop physical fitness,demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympic athletes and the community. This year event was held at Reidsville High School on May 4,2018.

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Start Your Engines... The DSE Series third pts Race was at the extremely fast Stateline Speedway in Lawsonville NC. It was a hot one with the racing just as hot. With the #19 of Devyn Haynes on the pole for the heat, jumped out to early lead. But in the rearview mirror here comes #04 Brian Mcgee coming thru the field to take the win in the heat. With bonus $$ on the line for deciding to start in the back for the feature he accepted the Chillys Challenge bonus. #00 Chrys Wade lead most of feature then #19 & #04 teamed up to form a tight draft to slingshot past him for the lead spots. With laps winding down. #04 took it to the point & claiming his second win of the season. See ya July 28 at Brunswick Speedway. Sponsors: Denver Smith Engineering, Burris Racing, Track Tac, Tuck-NRun, Sunoco Racing, & Chilly's Ink.

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Freedom Park will host Dixie Youth Baseball O-Zone State Tournament The City of Eden will host the Dixie Youth Baseball O-Zone State Tournament at Freedom Park from July 13-20. A cookout will be held for all players, coaches and their families beginning at 5 p.m.

Friday, July 13. An Opening Ceremony will start at 7 p.m. where Dixie Youth officials will welcome and introduce all players and coaches. Mayor Neville Hall will throw out the first pitch.

Play will get underway Saturday, July 14 at 5 p.m. and there will be games played on two fields each day through July 20.

Everyone is invited to come and support the youth in this tournament as they play for the state championship. The winner will advance to the Dixie Youth Baseball Ozone World Series.

For more information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 336-623-2110, Option 3.

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Finding Fur-Ever Homes Animal’s Of The Month Grimsley loves being lazy almost as much as he loves getting exercise!

He spends his days lounging around the shelter, just waiting for his perfect family to come by. Grimsley is 8 months old and has been calling the shelter home since March 7th. If you’re looking for an older puppy who will play hard and snuggle up afterwards Grimsley is the one for you! Come by the shelter today and meet this sweet and loving boy.

Adoption Fee: $50

These beautiful pets are located at the Rockingham County Animal Shelter at 250 Cherokee Camp Rd, Reidsville (Wentworth Area).

Please stop by and find your Fur Babies today!

Website: www.rockinghamcountyanimalshelter.org Phone: (336) 394-0075 Mena is a not only lovable but talented, too. She is a 2-year-old tortoieshell Domestic Medium Hair whose favorite activity is watching the Food Network all day.

She aspires to be a world-renowned chef one day and is always whipping up tasty treats for her feline pals at the shelter. Mena’s adoption fee is $15 and includes her spay, microchip, all shots being up-to-date, and deworming.

Senate Passes Bill to amend Constitution Protecting Right to Hunt and Fish on Ballot This Fall In a 44-4 vote, a bipartisan North Carolina Senate passed legislation Wednesday that will let voters choose whether to amend the North Carolina Constitution to safeguard citizens’ right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife.

If Senate Bill 677 – sponsored by Sens. Danny Britt (R-Robeson), Norman Sanderson (R-Pamlico) and Tom McInnis (R-Richmond) – passes the House of Representatives and becomes law, voters will consider the constitutional amendment on the November 2018 ballot. Twenty-one other states already guarantee this right in their constitutions.

Hunting and fishing are integral parts of North Carolina’s heritage, economy and conservation efforts.

According to the most recent data available, North Carolina sportsmen and women spent $2.3 billion on hunting and fishing in North Carolina in 2011, generating $249 million in revenue and supporting more than 35,000 local jobs. The state issued 1.87 million hunting and fishing licenses in 2016 alone.

“North Carolinians deserve to have their voices heard when it comes to protecting the hunting and fishing rights that have always been part of our heritage and way of life,” said Britt, Sanderson and McInnis in a joint statement. “We’re confident voters will agree that this amendment will help ensure North Carolina remains a sportsman's paradise for future generations.”

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Cloud Named Assistant CM Of Reidsville’s Community Services

Haywood N. Cloud, Jr. Development, Parks & became Reidsville’s new Recreation and Economic Assistant City Manager of Development, all departments he Community Services effective will oversee, mean a lot to the June 11.

City as we try to encourage both Cloud, who will oversee the residential and commercial City’s Community Development, growth here in Reidsville, Parks & Recreation and among the other endeavors we Economic Development departare undertaking to improve the ments, has nearly 18 years of quality of life for our community. We are glad to municipal experihave a professional ence. He comes to of his experience to Reidsville from the help move the City City of Greensboro forward.” where he was Cloud is also Budget and glad to be in Management Reidsville. “I am Analyst, a position overwhelmed with he has held since joy to have the 2014. Prior to that, Cloud he served as Town opportunity to work Administrator for for the great City of Green Level, North Carolina, for Reidsville,” Cloud said. “The over six years. He has also been prospect of being an Assistant a Zoning and Subdivision City Manager in this wonderful Administrator for the City of organization is very exciting.

Burlington and a Planner My admiration for the philosoII-Subdivision Plan Coordinator phy of this organization and the for the City of Greensboro. opportunities provided to its Cloud’s job experience is employees is tremendous. I am expected to be a real asset to the eager to make a positive contriCity of Reidsville, according to bution to the executive team, City Manager Preston Mitchell. and I am certainly looking forHe cited Cloud’s first-hand ward to serving all of the wonknowledge of overseeing derful citizens of Reidsville.”

Community Services departmenCloud received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political tal budgets in Greensboro and Science with a Concentration in his real life experience as a Public Administration in 1996 Town Administrator in a from Winston-Salem State small municipality University, where he was also as talents that will Captain of the Varsity football team. He went on to get his work well in Masters Degree in Public Reidsville.

“Haywood will Administration (MPA) in December of 2002 from North bring a unique Carolina Central University in perspective in his Durham. He has also completed role as Assistant the Municipal Administration City Manager of Serving Danville, Eden, Course offered by the UNC-CH Reidsville & Martinsville areas.

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City of Eden increases nuisance abatement fees Beginning July 1, fees charged for the abatement of high grass will increase. When a complaint is received in the Planning and Inspections Department, a Notice of Violation is mailed by certified mail and first class mail and is posted on the subject property.

This notice gives the property owner 15 days to abate the violation. If the nuisance, which can

include high grass and weeds, junk in the yard or on the porch, and other violations as listed in City Code Chapter 6, Article II, is not abated within the 15 days as stated in the Notice, the City of Eden will have staff or an independent contractor abate the violation and an invoice will be mailed to the property owner.

The cost of mowing high grass: Administrative Fee - first

Violation - $50; Administrative Fee - subsequent violation within 12 months - $100.

Violation of Ordinance for Grass/Over Growth of Vegetation: first violation is $100.00* for first hour (*additional $50 for every quarter fraction over the first hour per calendar year); 2nd and subsequent violations are $300* for first hour (*additional $50 for every quarter fraction over the first hour for second and subsequent

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