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NEW, HISTORIC e-Recording in Rockingham County!

It’s an exciting, historic time for the Rockingham County Register of Deeds Office!

Rockingham County is now electronically recording documents through Simplifile and through EDL/Electronic Document Logistics, providing the Register of Deeds Office and its customers with a faster, more cost-effective recording solution.

Instead of documents being submitted to the register’s office for recording by mail, runner, or courier service, e-recording means recording customers (attorneys, lenders and title companies) can now submit documents on-line to the Register of Deeds. In just minutes, documents are received, reviewed, recorded and returned back to the submitter.

Presently, over 129 e-recording submitters from across the country are participating with this new technology.

Per Register of Deeds Rebecca Cipriani, “Customer service satisfaction has increased, staff productivity has increased, document security has been enhanced, document delivery time has decreased, and costs such as postage have decreased. It’s a win, win for everyone.”

When Cipriani took office in 1998, there was very little automation with no fax machine, no Internet, and no email. Services were primarily detailed, meticulous with manually, hand-written journals that were slowly deteriorating. Cipriani’s long-term dream over the next 17 years was to migrate numerous, labor-intensive processes into one technology to digitize millions of records created throughout the history of the Register of Deeds Office. e-Recording benefits include: · No envelopes to open, staples to remove, or papers to sort. · No expensive mail back costs. · Saves both time and money. · Automated document reception and return. · Easy payments and detailed reports.

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JULY 2015 Western Rockingham skat Bus Launched

Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County (formerly Council on Aging), in partnership with the Towns of Stoneville, Madison and Mayodan and the Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, held their official ribbon cutting and service launch for the Western Rockingham skat bus on May 27, 2015 at Stoneville’s Town Hall. The bus made its way on an inaugural ride to Mayodan’s Town Hall for a 2nd ribbon cutting and then to Madison’s Town Hall for a final ribbon cutting.

ADTS Executive Director T. Lee Covington states “This is the last leg of the skat bus system and one of our final steps in our goal to create a small urban transit system that will allow Rockingham County residents to access most parts of the county.”

ADTS Senior Director of Transit Services Meggan Odell adds, “The skat bus is for everyone and we are so excited to launch the service in Western Rockingham.

It has been a long time coming and it’s finally here”.

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Local Farewells

Loved ones of Rockingham County who have recently passed away Maurice Altham, 82 Baxter Milton “Jim” Anthony Jr., 80 Madison Robert Larry Alberty, 72 Joseph Myrick Allred, Sr., 101 Ivan Dwight Angel, 67 Nettie Rose Spraker Allen, 92 Rhonda Sue Brown, 46 Lawrence R. Bailey, Jr. Gregory L. “Greg “ Brown (The Glass Mender),76 Kenneth Wayne Bowles, 83 Dock Daufed Barker, 86 - Eden Clay Barrow, 92 - Eden Ruth Marie “Sally” Bullins, 80 -

Madison Dann Lee Burkart, 60 Katherine Bullins Brown Bennett, 88 Helen Earleen Brande Biggs, 90 Pastor Crawford Arnold Bradshaw, 78 - Reidsville Bobbie Joan Barbre, 58 - Eden Bernice Sizemore Bridges, 90 Kenley Mae Bullins, Infant Mayodan Donna Kaye Bell, 57 Jerry S. “Jay” Ballard, 67 - Reidsville Barbara Ann Riggs Carter, 77 Rev. William R. “Bill” Crowder, Sr., 96

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George Thomas "Tom" Cook, 85 Burnie Louis Collins, 79 Sondra Collins Cassels, 72 Louise Payne Mullins Chatman, 70 Araya Nicole Cline, infant John David Compton, Sr., 88 Reidsville Mona Martin Chandler, 60 Rex Allen Carlton, 59 Shube Samuel Clark Edward Odell Collins, Jr. - Reidsville Emma Lou Sewell Dodson, 78 Ray T. “Swanny” Dodson, 59 Otis “Lee” Leon Dishmon, Jr., 53 Reidsville Edith Brown “Brownie” Thornton Dodson, 97 Robert S. “Flunk” Dalton, 77 Recie Mae Pruitt Dalton, 86 - Ruffin William Lawrence Davis, 68 John D. Davenport, 80 James Alton Edenfield, Sr., 79 JoAnn Payne Faircloth, 85 Judye Ruth Stinnett Fuqua, 76 - Eden Oakley Smith Gibson, 89 Dora Hairston Gibson, 93 Rodney Lee Hurd, 73 - Rockingham County Marie Hall Harder, 89 Charles James Hrdlicka, 81 Ethyl Lillian Griffin Hall, 75 Richard Dane Hazelwood, Sr., 75 Julia Anne Holt, 83 Peggy “Joann” Brame Harrell, 75 Nellie Ward Hawkins, 76 - Reidsville Dwayne C. Hairston, 51 Stephanie Thomas Hill, 42 Reidsville Ernest Wayne Jones, 66 - Eden Brenda Mills Jones, 63 Shirley Edwards Johnson, 83 Steve Jarrell, 59 - Rockingham County Shirley Edwards Johnson, 83 Ethel Lee Parrish Knowles Marguerite Carol Kowaleski, 58 Mary Graves Kellam, 66 Jetton Jason King, 25 First Sergeant Charles Jay Kitts, 54 Josephine Hargraves Seymour Leslie, 86 - Mayodan James Baxter Linder, 84 Betty Jessup Land, 75 - Reidsville Ann Rhoades Leonard, 94 Wiley C. Lowe, Jr., 81 Peggy Delories Rierson Lemons, 81 Madison Donnie Edward Lawhun, 51 - Ruffin Orear Meeks, 87 - Eden Shirley Bailey Mitchell, 76 - Madison Barbara Jean “Bobbie” Knight Medlin, 70 - Madison Mabel Coleen Watts Mitchell, 75

Jack Taylor Mahaffey, 62 - Reidsville Bettie Inabinet Markham, 85 Sara Lillian Macdonald, 90 Teresa Robin Keeter Morse, 54 Madison Ethel Nelson Moorefield, 105 Peggy Hall Minter, 89 - Eden Ruth Vernon Wood Meeks, 89 - Eden Ruth Dickens Morris, 95 Margaret “Greet” Smith Mitchell, 82 Peggy I. McDonald, 80 Frances Moore Mabe, 68 - Reidsville Maxine Iley Matthews, 98 Stoneville Peggy I. McDonald, 80 Elwood Layton “Woody” Mabe, 58 June Carol McMath, 86 Thomas Lininger Nicolls, 93 Dewey Otis Navey, Jr, 75 Michael Todd Nunn, 46 - Madison Ernest Calvin O'Dell, 91 - Eden Shirley Gray Overby, 79 - Eden Cora Elizabeth Stewart Oldham, 82 Glenn William Pharis, 80 - Eden Annie Mae Parrish “Prissy” Pyrtle, 104 - Mayodan Sarah Rachel Alley Powell, 87 Donald William Priddy, 66 Reidsville Jewell Walter Pulliam, 70 - Eden Josephine Elizabeth Peters, 71 Mayodan General Jackson “J.P.” Pulliam, Jr., 83 - Mayodan Jacalyn Austin Romano, 61 Thomas Watson Rakestraw, 87 - Eden Teresa Ann Whidden Russell, 60 Mayodan Shirley Lane Reid, 71 - Madison Monica White Root, 54 Maxine Rouse Dorothy Jordan Rich (Granny Dot), 85 Robert Varley Sims Martin “Marty” David Sheets Mary Dawson Stokes Robin Lynn Straughn, 51 Faye G. Sink, 82 Paul David Smith, 82 Richard James Smart, 86 Laura Lee Howard Smith, 93 Peggy Jones Setliff, 76 - Reidsville Lynwood Huston Shelton, 83

Sybil Sisk Smith, 75 James Thomas Smith, 73 William Floyd Smith, 67 - Madison Marggie M. Samuel Gaye “Gail” Yvonne Rakestraw Stevens, 50 Ernest Ray Franklin Sain, Jr., 52 Madison Stafford N. (Holly) Stevens, 81 Madison Louella Hardin Stewart, 85 - Eden Helen Marie Fletcher Tuttle, 77 Grady Luther Tutterow, 67 Barbara Carpenter Hill Thal, 86 Ruth King Taylor, 86 Dr. George Thomas "Tommy" Taylor - Stoneville Herbert Ray Thacker, 80 - Mayodan George Jeffrey "Jeff" Tuggle, 41 Rockingham County Margarette Atkinson Traylor, 90 Linda Deese Varner, 77 Katherine McGee VanHoy, 77 Rockingham County Mary Vaughn Lewellyn Vernon, 91 Ronald Eugene Wimbish, 76 - Eden Faye M. Wise Harvey Odell Williams, 86 Mack D. Wilson, 88 Lynwood Percy Wilson, 83 - Eden Otis Ward, 98 Mabel W. Williams, 84 Lewie Douglas White, 75 Donald Wayne Watkins, 70 Reidsville J. Kermit Willis, 94 - Eden Nelle Dozier Wimbs, 85 Gilbert Alan Willimet, 73 - Reidsville Dick Lee White, Jr., 55 - Ruffin Jeannie Waggoner, 66 - Rockingham County Bettie (Elizabeth) Eades Yeich Reidsville

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4th Annual Citizen’s Academy invites you to learn about Eden

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Views appearing in our paper are from a broad spectrum of citizens and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher. We reserve the right to accept or reject, and edit any and all submissions and advertisements.

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How our city grows and changes depends upon people like you. The more Eden Citizens understand how their city government works, the more valuable their input will be. Informed residents can make better decisions about the future of their city.

Beginning August 20, the City of Eden will host its fourth annual Citizens Academy.

The Citizens Academy is a tensession program designed to provide citizens with "hands-on" experiences with all facets of city government – from emergency services and sanitation operations to the business of water and budgeting your tax dollars. The Academy provides residents with an inside look at city programs, services, policies and issues.

Academy participants tour city facilities and major projects, meet City Council members and interact with department heads and frontline staff. Participants do much more than sit and listen to city staffers talk about the services their departments provide. Sessions are designed to provide information, as well as experiences. Holding a fire hose helps the participant understand

how much strength and endurance a firefighter needs to battle a blaze. Touring a wastewater facility helps the citizen understand the technical expertise – and the 24 hour monitoring – required by utilities employees.

This year the city plans to add a couple more tours that include areas of economic development/tourism and planning & zoning issues. Session topics include city finances, city services, planning for growth and economic development, public safety, recreation, capital projects and road improvements. Informative discussions will be combined with hands-on demonstrations and interactive exercises.

Participation in the Citizens Academy is an opportunity to get answers to questions you've always wanted to ask.

Interested participants should submit an application and will be selected on a first-come basis. Class size is limited to 20 participants. Participants must be at least 18 years old, be city residents, or live in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, or own a business or property or work in the City of Eden. When class capacity has been met, the excess

applications are carried over to the next academy. Applications request standard information, such as a name, address, phone number, email address, and employer name and address, but they also ask for the applicant's birthplace, length of time living in Eden and Rockingham County, interests and accomplishments, and expectations from the program.

There is no cost to individuals who attend the sessions, but the city strongly encourages participants to commit the time to attend each program. The sessions begin August 20 and will be held each Thursday evening from 6 to 8 for 9 weeks at various city locations. Site visits will include trips to the public works, police and fire departments, parks and recreational areas. Since many participants will arrive directly

from work without eating, a light meal will also be provided each week. The 10th session will be held on Tuesday, October 20 at the Eden City Council Meeting at 7:30. This will allow each participant to see how city government operates and each participant will be recognized by the Mayor and City Council. A graduation reception will be held after the meeting.

The program is truly a look behind the scenes of local government, pointing out its role and limitations, as well as a glimpse into the long-term planning that makes Eden what it is today.

Applicants must apply by Friday, July 31, in order to be considered for the 2015 session.

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Consumer Reports ranks Morehead Hospital as Highest area hospital in quality and safety Consumer Reports’ website grades hospital services as do other grading agencies. Their recent scores of area hospital ranks Morehead Memorial Hospital above all area hospitals in Quality and Safety. Consumer reports uses five majors categories of safety-related measures: avoiding infections, avoiding readmissions, communication about discharge and medications, appropriate use of scanning, and avoiding mortality.

You can find those ratings in ConsumerReports.org/Compare Hospitals. Area hospitals included Morehead Memorial Hospital, Cone Health, Danville Regional Medical Center, Martinsville’s Memorial Hospital, and Alamance Regional Medical Center.

The public has available to them many rating agencies today that provide report cards. They are published to help patients and their families make better choices in healthcare. But according to the New York Times, “ Four popular national rating systems used by consumers to judge hospitals frequently come to very different conclusions about which hospitals are the best — or worst — potentially adding to the confusion over health care quality, rather than alleviating it, a new study shows.

The analysis, published recently in the academic journal Health Affairs, looked at hospital ratings from two publications, U.S. News & World Report and Consumer Reports; Healthgrades, a Denver company; and the

Leapfrog Group, an employerfinanced nonprofit organization.

No hospital was considered to be a high performer by all four, according to the study of the ratings from mid-2012 to mid-2013, and the vast majority of hospitals earned that distinction from only one of the four.

Some hospitals were even designated as a high performer by one group and a low performer by another.

“The complexity of the ratings is likely to cause confusion instead of driving patients and purchasers to higher-quality, safer care,” the authors said.

A recent report called a “ Report on Report Cards, Are You Confused Yet?“ from the American Hospital of New York State ( HANYS) states that each report uses different scoring methodologies leading to varied results. They also named rating agencies of Consumer Reports, Leapfrog, and Healthgrades, among others giving widely conflicting reports.

Because of the variations in reports, guiding principals have been developed by HANYS at the recommendation of the National Quality Forum to which all agencies developing report cards should adhere. The key recommendation supports the availability of each hospital’s quality and safety information. That information must be based on a standard set of measures that have been proven to be valid, reliable, and evidence- based.

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Ongoing Events of Interest • TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) nonprofit weight-loss organization .

Weekly 1 hour meetings. Annual cost $28. 1/2 price for children 6-18 and spouses joining together. Visit www. tops.org or call 1-800-YEA-TOPS. Contact Laurasgw@gmail.com or call 919-621-3613. The Eden area meets every Mon. at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Church, 233 Stadium Dr Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057.

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DIABETIC EDUCATION Workshop for everyday living Eden Drug Education Center, 216 Stadium Dr., ( at the corner of Stadium Dr. and Kennedy St., Eden. 3rd Thurs. of every month, 3 pm. No res. necessary, FREE to public! Pete Crouch, Eden Drug FIBROMIALGIA SUPPORT GROUPS • Morehead Hosp. 2 pm, every Friday Morehead Hospital Main Conf. Room Questions: Call 336-589-8968 or 5202057. Texting is accepted. Facebook us at firbrofriendsinnc

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• Community of Hope Cancer Support Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room. Call Susie Pool at 336-623-9711, Ext. 2662.

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• Parkinson's Support Group May 19th 2 pm Morehead Hospital Dining Room Questions: call 336-627-8510 • Fibromyalgia Support Group Every Friday 2 pm MMH Main Conference Room

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Monthly Support Groups - Alcoholics Anonymous Morehead Hospital Dining Room 8 pm, every Wednesday Open meeting - for those interested in recovery from alcoholism. For more inf, call 336-623-2382 or 336-939-3230.

- Al-Anon - Eden - Fri’s 8pm - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous Rock of Eden Spray Methodist. Wed’s Morehead Hosp. Dining Room Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm • Alanon every Thursday at 7pm at First United Meth. Church, Eden. Open meating.

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- Al-Anon - Reidsville - Tuesdays @ 7:00pm at ar Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr., Reidsville. Sponsored by local AA group and for family & friends affected by alcoholism. Contact 336-9726277 for info - NA (Narcotics Anon.) Meets 5 days a week at the REMMSCO Annex, 108 N. Main St, Reidsville. Includes noon meeting Monday and 8 PM meet Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat..1 hour, open to all.

ROCK. COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING Third Tuesday of Every Month 7 - 8 p.m. RCC - Advanced Technology Building. 215 Wrenn Mem.Dr. Wentworth, NC 27375 ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn A support group for family members and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call for date & times. South Day Room. Registration not required. For questions, call 951-4674. ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈

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BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM Cone Health provides Free or low-cost breast and cervical screenings and followup services to eligible women in this region.. For information call 832-0628.

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JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM The Draper Vol. Fire Department have started a Junior Firefighter Program for 16 & 17 year old, must be in high school and NC have a driver license. Call 336-635-2233, leave name and number.

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

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

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

2nd and 4th Sunday of each month 6-7:30pm. Registration Required call Kevin Bedard. 336-623-6064 kbedard@osbornebaptist.com THE ARC OF ROCK. CO., INC. Meet at UMAR, 342 Cherokee Camp Road, Wentworth, NC at 4: 30 p.m.

Meeting will be held in the first house on the right at the end of the road.

Public is invited. Call 336-627-7565. The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. works with and for people with cognitive, intellectual, developmental disabilities & their families.

FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Osborne Bapt. Church Cafe/Kids Clubhouse. 1st Friday of every month: 6:30 pm. Are you a foster or adoptive

family? Encouragement & support. Just interested in learning about the process?

Stephanie (336) 655-1354 MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info

CLUBS WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Meets 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB Meets at the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday or the month - 7pm Call Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 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 meets 3rd Sat. of every month at 10 for snacks. Meeting begins at 10:30 am. We are currently meeting at the Rockingham County Republican Headquarters at 221 Piedmont Street in Reidsville.

RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Monthly Meetings held 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. Red Cross Bldg 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville.

434-203-3050 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Invites you to visit and join! Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am.

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

THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S’ CONNECTION OF EDEN Brunch 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Location: 912 Bethlehem Restaurant 912 Bethlehem Church Road, Eden Cost: $10 Reservations required.

Contacts : Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807

MILITARY GROUPS • ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League All Marines, former Marines and spouses invited:

2nd Thur of each mo. at 7 pm at The AIG Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth Chet Chrismon 336-552-8760 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan .

Rockingham County Post. The second Saturday of month at 11 AM.Call Post CDR. C D Grant 336-520-1950.

• AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Meets on the 2nd Sat. of each month at 9:30 AM at Post Building located at 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan. Anyone with or eligible for the American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle is welcome. For info call Don Laster at 336-202-9724.

• THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY meet every second Monday of month. Chapter 63 -Ag. Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School. Room 180)Social from 6 pm til 7 pm, meeting at 7 pm.

We provide transportation for veterans to their VA appts if needed call (336) 349-6040. Volunteers Needed.Call (336) 394-0080. Need volunteer drivers to take veterans to their VA appointments.

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

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, Meetings the 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville.

336-347-7432, 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 location & time 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral in Reidsville Contact Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” (Madison) Meet every 2nd Thursday of month 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg You Do Not have to be a vet to attend.

• VFW POST 8297 2nd Sat. of each month at 961 Church St. Extention, Reidsville, 12 Noon. Call Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan at 7 PM. Info call Donald Bien,cdr.at 548-3431.

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

• Eden - Call 336 623-3007 to reg.

• Reidsville - Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes • Mayodan - Call 336-949-4849 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes ROCKINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE Every Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thurs - Friday 10-4 249 The Boulevard, Eden. Tax deductible.

Free large load pickup. 627-0160.

Church Events “Church Event”s 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, 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.

• CHRISTMAS IN JULY BAZAAR Guerrant Springs Baptist Church 2505 Guerrant Springs Rd., Ruffin, NC - Church Fellowship Hall Saturday, July 11 • 8am - 2pm Crafts and Services Displays, Silent Auction Breakfast / Brunch Available For more Information : 336-280-9226 or Check our Facebook page: Ladies of Guerrant Springs Baptist Church Pastor and the congregation invite you to join their regular services: Sunday School @10am, Morning Worship @ 11am, Wednesday evening @6pm.

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

Meals Provided • SALVATION ARMY Hungry?

Come by and have a meal on us!

Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Sun. 9:30 worship, 11am Sunday School.

MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

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

• HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact Mildred Cochran 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Wanda Barnett • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE Reidsville Salvation Army 704 Barnes St., 349-4923 ext. 106 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am - 1pm Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

Ongoing Events DANCE - COLUMBIAN CENTER 1210 Old Leaksville Rd, Ridgeway, Va Doors open at 6, Monday & Saturday Music 7pm - 9:30 by the House Rockers. Friday: Music by Southern Fire. No Alcohol.

Concessions available. Adults $5 Donation, 12 & under FREE. Good Clean Fun! For information call Wayne at 276-340-6212

THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam starts at 6:15PM Saturdays at “The Barn” 7:00PM “Heartstrings” 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, NC 27320. Saturday Nights. doors open at 6pm, Dance at 7pm. No Alcohol, smoke free.

Adults $5 donation, 11 & under free.

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

Music every Friday night: From 7-10 pm by Cascade Express & Friends and the 1st and 3rd Sat. night is Bluegrass.

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

ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Technology Building, RCC Campus GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH: The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14, just south of Eden, is open from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays; 12:30 to 8 p.m.Wed.; 9 a.m. to noon Sat’s.

Consultants and professional genealogists are on hand to assist at no cost.

Popular research sites can be accessed free of charge. Copies are 10 cents per page. Appointments can be made for other times. Information: 336-623-7154.

Authentic Italian

Pastas & Dishes as well as Typical Pizzaria Selections

of each month) 2pm - 4pm at Vida pour Tea, 412 State St., Greensboro, NC. Discussions, programs, refreshmens and drawings. RSVP at ww.meetup.com (go under “garden”) or call Lynn at 336456-4509

Upcoming Events EDEN CRUISE INS May - October 2nd Saturday.

Subway parking , Eden, Van Buren Rd. REIDSVILLE CHAMBER BUSINESS SHOWCASE Parntering with UNIFI and REPREVE October 21-22, 2015. Registration forms available soon.

AARON MANUEL MEMORIAL CRUISE IN - Downtown Stoneville, Every 3rd Friday, May - October. 5pm till 8pm.

TOUCH-A-TRUCK - Saturday, August 22nd, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Henry Street, Eden. Featuring vehicles from construction, fire, military, police, public works, rescue, monster, tow, tractor trailer and much more. Food, Face painting and much more.

DAN RIVER BASIN ASSOCIATION'S FIRST SATURDAY OUTING, SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 A 7.5-mile cleanup on Smith River, Mitchell Bridge to Morgan Ford will begin at Mitchell Bridge Access, Mitchell Road (VA 636), Henry County, VA (GPS 36.60264, -79.77658) Dress in layers of synthetic fabric, wear gloves and close-toed shoes, and be prepared to get wet.

Bring boat, paddles, life jacket for each boater, lunch, water, and trash bags.

Free and open to the public. Coordinator: Wayne Kirkpatrick, wynbtyk@embarqmail.com or 540-570-3511.

More information: www.danriver.org

TRIAD DAYLILY CLUB FORMING. Please join this group of people who love cultivating daylilies. (Meets 4th Sunday

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_______________ FRIDAY, JULY 3 • 2nd Annual Western Rockingham Firefighters Association. Independence Day Celebration Madison/Mayodan - held at McMichael High School on July 3rd from 3pm-10pm Bring your lawnchair, sunscreen and dancing shoes! There will be vendors for food, arts, crafts, facepainting, and baked goods as well as bounce house for the kids and HCWA Wrestling for the fans. Live music by Skyline Drive at 3:30, Jive Mother Mary at 5:45, Darkwater Redeption at 7:45. Fireworks 9:30pm and Jam session featuring Jive Mother Mary and Darkwater Redeption following fireworks.

SATURDAY, JULY 4 • 20th Annual July 4th Fun Parade beginning at 9:30am on the route throughout the neighborhood.

Meet in the parking lot of Fair Funeral Home at 9am. Everyone welcome, children and adults. Dress in your red, white and blue best, decorate your bikes, wagons, strollers, golf carts and floats. For parade information call 336-627-8918 and speak to Alice or Ann Fair. There will be watermelon for everyone after the walk and prizes for the best in over 20 catagories.

• Eden’s Ole Fashion 4th of July Celebration. Morehead High School Stadium, Pierce Street, Eden.

Gates open at 2pm, Bands begin at 2pm, Bullet Band will play from from 4:30 - 6, Holiday Band from 7-10. Fireworks at 10pm. There will be fair rides, food and more available for all ages. Corn hole tourney begins at 2pm. Gate entry is free.

• DRBA’s First Saturday Outing ,10:00 a.m., 3.5-mile paddle on Philpott Lake from Twin Ridge Recreation Area to Deer Island. Meet at Twin Ridge Recreation Area, Henry, VA (GPS 36.81512, 80.052794). Bring boat, paddles, life jackets, lunch, and water. Hat and sunscreen are recommended.

Dress in synthetic fabric; be prepared for wind or rain. Free and open to the public. Contact: Robin Davis, robin0724@hotmail.com, 540-420-8028. More information: www.danriver.org MONDAY, JULY 6, 2015 • Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Meeting - On the Road - 6:30pm Reidsville City Hall - 230 W. Morehead St., Reidsville FRIDAY, JULY 10TH Reidsville Downtown Cruise In - Rain or Shine. 6pm - 9pm . Streets will close to traffic at 5:30pm.

SATURDAY, JULY 25 • SHAGGIN’ ON FIELDCREST in downtown Draper Village. 7-10pm Special Car Cruise begins at 6pm. Music by Jim Quick and Coastline. Dancing in the streets, great food and beer garden. Bring your lawnchair, family and friends. For more info call Cindy Adams at 336-612-8049 FRIDAY, JULY 31 Anything for Kids consignment sale, Friday, July 31 & Saturday, August 1 at the RCC Keys Gym. Consignors wanted. Anything for kids. For more information contact RCC Development Office at 336342-4261 ext. 2201 ALL MONTH: • Eden Library will feature the art photography of Dan Leeper in the month of July.

Be sure to drop in and admire Leeper’s work this month.

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College. Schedules and other information are available online at www.rideskat.org Aging, Disability and Transit Services is a private nonprofit agency dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all Rockingham County citizens, with primary focus on senior adults, people with disabilities and their families. This mission is accomplished through providing an array of community services including In Home Aide (CAP-DA, PCS, Home & Community Care Block Grant, Private Pay), Meals on Wheels, Meals With Friends Nutrition Sites, Adult Day Care/Day Health, RCATS Public Access Transportation, skat bus transportation, Volunteer Services, Family Caregiver Support, Center for Active Retirement and Advocacy and Referral Services.

We Need You! New EASTERN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY CERT TEAM forming.

Cert training promotes a partnering effort between emergency services and the people that they serve. The goal is for emergency personnel to train members of neighborhoods, community organizations, or workplaces in basic response skills. CERT members are then integrated into the emergency response capability for their area.

If a disastrous event overwhelms or delays the community’s professional response, CERT members can assist others by applying the basic response and organizational skills that they learned during training.

These skills can help save and sustain lives following a disaster until help arrives. CERT skills also apply to daily emergencies.

We must have at least 10 to form a Team (14 years and up)

If you are interested contact

Elizabeth Doss Call or Text 336-613-3025 creativeadventurezone@gmail.com www.edwardjones.com

Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Editor or staff.

Letters submitted to the Editor must be signed and include the address and phone number of the writer for clarification and proof of identity. Letters will be published as space allows and at the Editors discretion. Submitting a letter does not guarntee it will be printed.

To parents of young girls, Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) has opportunities for volunteers who are committed to helping girls develop courage, confidence and character. The two go hand in hand; in other words, without the adult leaders, there is no Girl Scouting.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of Girl Scouting – whether you have an hour, a day, a weekend or more, Girl Scouts has an opportunity that’s right for you.

Specifically, Rockingham County Girl Scouts are in need of dedicated adults to take on the role of troop leaders. Each troop is led by at least two registered leaders.

There is especially a need for troops able to meet in the evening or on weekends to fit the schedules of working families.

Volunteers can serve in long-term or short-term roles. They can lead a troop that meets for the entire school year, or run a program that finishes in a couple of weeks.

Training and support is available for all these roles.

Pam Cook Pam Cook Communications, LLC pcookk@aol.com 336-416-4831 cell 336-992-1967- office pamcookcommunications.com 1st place in Poetry for Rockingham County 2015 Senior Arts

DAY AND NIGHT ON THE LAKE*

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by Garland Paschal The moon rises to the left above the watery bed, In the calmness of the distance, there appears a burning red.

A sailboat approaches as the hints of dusk appear, The image of a tree-lined shoreline becomes ever so near.

The source of the daylight's heat descends in the distant right The object of silvery illumination ascends into the night.

The distinct, definitive images disappear from obvious view, But the misty scenes of boats and water reappear a new.

Bouncing, bobbing, floating, the pontoon sails right along, The atmosphere of moonlight and magic conjures a romantic song.

The picture of a fading day contrasts with the approach of a mystic night, Everything becomes a little blurry but "all the world is right."

Soon the transition from day to night is almost complete, The pontoon heads toward the shore with definite dates to meet, The sailboat adjusts its sails to ensure maximum speed, The lake remains the source of fun for night and day indeed. *Smith Mountain Lake

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life

Touch A Truck The City of Eden will be holding a Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, August 22, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. located on Henry St., Eden. Come climb, explore and discover you favorite things on wheels! Featuring vehicles from construction, fire, military, police, public works, rescue, monster, tow and tractor trailer trucks. There will be food, face painting and much more.

Children love to explore, climb, touch and crawl. At this event they get to investigate vehicles they see out on the road. From big rigs to emergency vehicles, children of all ages can look, see, touch, and ask questions. We know that unrestricted play is essential for healthy cognitive development in children. At Touch-A-Truck, children have the chance to explore vehicles of their choice, becoming immersed in the pretend world, experimenting and investigating large vehicles and the operators.

Admission is a non-perishable food item for the Kids Backpack Food Program. Individual servings: ceral, juice box, spaghetti, nabs, soup, water, oatmeal, ramen noodles, beanie weenies, etc. For a complete list of accepted food and beverages, visit exploreedennc.com For more information contact Cindy Adams at 336-612-8049 or cadams@edennc.us or visit exploreedennc.com.

Dan River Boat Race The Dan River Boat Race will be held on August 1, 2015 at Lindsey Bridge Access Site. Check in at 7:30 a.m. through 10 a.m. and race begins 10 a.m. and ends at 704 Bridge Access Site. Parking and shuttles, on-site boat rental, t-shirts are available. Awards will be presented in Downtown Madison. Register at the MadisonMayodan Recreation Department or get a form online at www.danriverboatrace.org. $15 early registration (until June 5), $20 pre-registration, $25 on site registration. Pre-registration deadline is 3 p.m. on July 31, 2015.

For more information please call Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department at 336-548-2789 or visit www.m-mrec.org.

Car Show Mega Raffle The Madison-Rockingham Rescue Squad will be hosting the 2015 Car Show Mega Raffle. The annual car show will be held on July 25 in downtown Madison, N.C. $40 donation per ticket.

Cashiers check, money orders or personal checks can be mailed to Madison-Rockingham Rescue Squad, Inc. 204 East Murphy Street, Madison, N.C. 27025. Total prize value is over $80,000. Prizes such as; pontoon boat, cash, cars, 4 wheeler, grill and so much more.

Winners may choose to accept the cash out option. You do not have to be present to win. Multiple chances to win on each ticket.

Drawing will be held sat the annual car show on July 25, they will start at 10 a.m. Two grand prize drawings at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

This event is sponsored by and proceeds to benefit MadisonRockingham Rescue Squad. Call for more information 336-4278543 or donate at www.rescuemegaraffle.com.

Eden Goodwill Summer Class Schedule The Goodwill Industries Community Resource Center Eden Campus Summer Schedule. Located at 220 W. Kings Hwy, Suite H, Eden, NC 27288.

-GED - Mon-Thu 9:00am-12:00pm - Tue/Thu 5:30pm-8:30pm -HRD Classes -Get Advice: How to Land and Keep a Job (HRD) - July 20-31 (MF) 9:00am-1:00pm -What Are You Good At? Do You Know? - July 6-10 (M-F) 9:00am-12:00pm -Computer Use Skills for the Job Seeker - July 6-30 (M-F) 9:00am12:00pm -Money Smart - July 6-17 (M-F) 9:00am-12:00pm -Job Search Skills: Market Your Competitive Advantage - Aug. 1014 (M-F) 9:00am-1:00pm -Workplace Survival Skills - Aug. 3-7 (M-F) 9:00am-12:00pm -Workshops GED, HRD and Skills Training Courses are taught by Rockingham Community College Instructors. GED classes are free to NC residents. HRD classes are free to NC unemployed or underemployed residents or VA residents receiving NC UI Benefits. Skills training courses require tuition paid to RCC. Other Resources. You can fax resumes cover letters and applications browse job related publications, and learn about other employment tools in the community.

Hours of Operation: Monday-Thurday 8am-5pm. Friday 8am-4pm If you have any questions or would like to sign up for a class,

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July Red Cross Blood Drive Schedule -07/02/2015 - Thursday - Eden YMCA - 301 South Kennedy St. ,Eden - www.redcrossblood.org - sponsor code: Eden Community - 2pm6:30pm -07/10/2015 - Friday Reidsville YMCA - First Baptist Church - 409 South Main St., Reidsville www.redcrossblood.org sponsor code: Reidsville Community - 11:30am-4pm -07/14/2015 - Tuesday Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus of Eden and Reidsville - Holy Infant Catholic Church - 1042 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, NC, 27320 - Email Don Hock: hock_donald@yahoo.com -or www.redcrossblood.org sponsor code: Holy Infant Catholic - 3:30pm-8:00pm -07/15/2015 - Wednesday - RC Gov. Center - 371 Hwy 65, Wentworth - www.redcrossblood.org - sponsor code: Rockingham County - 11am3:30pm -07/17/2015 - Friday American Red Cross - 3692 Hwy 14, Reidsville www.redcrossblood.org sponsor code: Reidsville 10am-2:30pm -07/23/2015 - Thursday Wentworth Fire Department Station #30 - 8365 NC Hwy 87, Reidsville - Call the Fire Dept. at 342-2795 - 1:30pm6:30pm -07/27/2015 - Monday Lowes United Methodist Church - 3191 Hwy 87, Reidsville - Call Carolyn at 349-3805 - 3pm-7:30pm -07/27/2015 - Monday - Vera Holland Center - 203 East Main St., Stoneville www.redcrossblood.org sponsor code: Stoneville - 26:30pm -07/28/2015 - Tuesday Reidsville Fire Station #1 402 South Scales St., Reidsville - Call Leon Cox at 349-1024 - 11am-3:30pm -07/30/2015 - Thursday Bethany Volunteer Fire Dept. 6052 NC Hwy 65, Reidsville www.redcrossblood.org sponsor code: Bethany VFD 3pm-7:30pm -07/30/2015 - Thursday Kings Highway Christian Church - 417 West Kings Highway, Eden - Call the Church at 627-1766 - 2pm6:30pm 07/30/2015 - Thursday Mayodan United Methodist

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· Increased staff efficiency. · Reduces document rejections. · Eliminates payment errors. · Streamlines the workflow process. · Gets documents into the public record faster. · Easier document creation. · Eliminates redundant data entry. · Reduces errors. · Improves turnaround time. · Quicker submission of documents to Recorder. · Seamless integration with current document management system. · Improves overall level of service to customers. · Saves trees, reduces carbon footprint “My staff and I are thrilled to venture into this new chapter in the history of the Register of Deeds Office as we enter this world of e-Recording,” Cipriani said. “The requests continue to escalate from all over the country from customers who wish to do business with us. E-recording allows documents to be delivered securely over the Internet from the customer’s location to our office located at the Courthouse in Wentworth. Instead of waiting days for the executed documents to be delivered to us by mail, it is now only seconds from the time of a closing until the documents are securely delivered to our computer stations. My staff can quickly review the documents and record them,” she explained.

Hurdles such as location or the size of your county no longer have an impact because eRecording has no boundaries. It is a method of delivery that is a secure, cost-effective way to do business in the 21st century.

Should a document not meet the recording requirements, Register of Deeds Staff can reject the document electronically and the customer can correct the problem and resubmit within minutes. In the past, this same situation could have taken weeks to get resolved.

If other e-Recording providers are interested in doing business with the Rockingham County Register of Deeds Office, please call 336-342-8820. Hours for e-Recording are the same as normal recording hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Paul Clifford, president of Simplifile said “Without question, e-recording is the most convenient, cost-effective, and secure way to record documents.

It’s wonderful to see more and more counties implement erecording not only throughout NC, but across the nation.”

Charlie Roederer, Courthouse Computer Systems president, discussed how his company is working with Rockingham County Register of Deeds Office.

He said: “Courthouse Computer Systems is thrilled to help bring e-Recording to Rockingham County in a manner that does not financially impact taxpayers.

Our arrangement with submitters to Rockingham County is such that the filers of documents pay all of the fees to support eRecording. The filer of the docu-

ment gains the benefit of having their document recorded and returned faster in exchange for paying a delivery charge that is typically less expensive than other delivery methods. It is wonderful that this additional service is not being supported by anybody that will not utilize or benefit from the service.

EDL leader Tim Davis had similar comments: “The ability to send recordable documents electronically to the county is an incredible time-saver for filers and is quickly becoming an indispensable part of their business processes. We are very pleased that the Rockingham County Register of Deeds has chosen to move forward with this technology to the enormous benefit of its constituents.”

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Q & A’s: When Drugs Deplete Nutrients

Medications can be life saving. But take heed: They can also rob your body of nutrients you need.

Nutrient loss can happen in many ways. For example, a medication may: Depress your appetite, which means you may not eat enough to stay nourished.

Increase your desire for less healthy foods, such as lots of sugar, bread, or pasta.

Reduce absorption of certain nutrients in the “gut,” especially in seniors.

Block a nutrient’s effects at the level of the cell.

Increase loss of nutrients through your urinary system.

Symptoms of nutrient loss may come on gradually and look a lot like symptoms of aging, disease, or changes in mood—so it’s easy to get caught off guard. For example, pain, numbness, or tingling in legs may be a vitamin B12 deficiency. Or a magnesium deficiency may cause muscle pain and stiffness. Over time, this deficiency may even contribute to bone disease (osteoporosis).

Which drugs are the most common culprits? Here’s a brief summary for you.

Acid blockers. If you have heartburn, reflux, or peptic ulcers, your doctor may prescribe an antacid, H2 blocker, or proton-pump inhibitor (PPI). Studies show these drugs may cause many nutrient deficiencies. They can interfere with the breakdown of food or absorption of nutrients.

You may lack B12, calcium, vitamin D, folic acid, chromium, iron, zinc, and phosphorus.

Antibiotics. These drugs are big robbers of a wide range of nutrients. They also kill “good” bacteria in your digestive system. For these reasons, it may be a good idea to take a B vitamin complex or a multivitamin that contains B vitamins—as well as magnesium, calcium, and potassium.

You might also consider probiotics and vitamin K—normally made by those “friendly” bacteria.

Anti-convulsants. Seizure medication can cause low levels of vitamin D. Anti-hypertensives. Diuretics are great at helping to prevent heart attacks in high-risk people.

But they may deplete magnesium, sodium, potassium, zinc, pyridoxine, thiamine, and ascorbic acid.

Beta blockers also are great at lowering blood pressure. However, they can deplete CoQ10.

This can be very dangerous. The heart needs a rich supply of this nutrient for the energy “factories” of its cells.

Cholesterol-lowering drugs. When it comes to high cholesterol, statins are practically a household name. That’s because doctors widely prescribe them. But statins also deplete CoQ10—which is serious.

Hypoglycemics (oral). Drugs like metformin help make insulin work better in people with diabetes.

But they can reduce levels of B12 by half. They also can deplete folic acid and CoQ10.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Used for menopausal symptoms, HRT may deplete vitamins B6 and B12, folic acid, and magnesium—critical for not only heart health but also mood.

Still moody on HRT? A supplement might make more sense than an antidepressant.

Nearly 50 percent of Americans regularly takes a prescription drug. And medication-related loss of nutrients is more common than many realize. Just to be safe, let’s look over your list of medications and make sure you’re not coming up short.

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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Museum & Archives of Rockingham County (MARC) is here for everyone For decades a group of Rockingham County citizens, mostly in the County’s Historical Society, imagined a county-wide historic museum complex, comprised of the former Wright Tavern Historic Site (1816) and the former County courthouse (1907) and jail (1910), that would serve as the central repository for artifacts and archival records.

This finally came true with Museum & Archives of Rockingham County (MARC), which offers support for the various smaller museums, historic sites, and arts organizations, serves as an educational supplement to the school system and as a special venue for community programs. This is also an attraction to draw visitors to the area.

MARC opened August 11, 2012 featuring a Smithsonian Institution travelling exhibit and a photography exhibit courtesy of

Carol Highsmith, a home town girl and a nationally acclaimed photographer whose work is sponsored by and displayed at the Library of Congress. To these national exhibits, twelve authentic, inclusive, and locally relevant exhibits were added.

Since the opening, the MARC has welcomed over 5,000 visitors, exhibits have been refreshed and new ones added.

Over 1,500 students have visited the museum and historic site on field trips – subsequently, the superintendent of schools has instructed its 4th and 8th grade teachers to include a field trip to the MARC in their school year.

The MARC now has a genealogy desk in our library and two MARC assistants to aid in training patrons in genealogy research. A computer preloaded with links to valuable and trustworthy research sites is available.

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• Wreaths • Swags • Floral Arrangements • Skirts • Stockings Many Different Christmas Decore Choices!

Please come by and let us show you the system.

Eventually planned will be free admission, but as the MARC is still striving to reach taht point, they have to support themselves through various grants and admission fees. These now are set at :Adults $5, Students & Seniors $3.50, Children under 4 are free and you can also purchase a Family Pass for only $20.

Want to help preserve the past for the future? If you are thinking of donating monitarily to the MARC some things you should know. Museums receive 72% of their funds from individuals like you. Please be part of our 72%.

You can join them in helping to save and share Rockingham County’s history and creating public awareness about the MARC by making a $5 or more per month donation. With this you will receive the window decal to show the community you are a history preservation supporter of the MARC. With countless volunteer opportunities in preservation, marketing, presentation, archives, retail and more, you are sure to find an area of expertise that excites you.

Memberships include both Corporate and Private plans. The MARC also offers “Time Travelers” benefits with your membership, a reciprocal membership network for historical sites and museums throughout the U.S. The Missouri History Museum created the program in 1998 so that members of historical institutions could receive exclusive benefits and privileges at museums and historical sites nationwide. These benefits may include free or reduced admission, gift shop discounts, free parking, and much more. The Missouri History Museum will release quarterly lists for museums and their members to help them take advantage of these special offers!

Consider volunteering for a committee. The comradery and fellowship alone make it a rewarding experience. We will have many projects ongoing this year to spark your interest and skill set. Upcoming this year are many opportunities which your board, committees and staff are actively pursuing.

The Publications committee is working toward a new issue of the Journal, Publicity has produced this newsletter and is currently working on future editions, the Presentations committee is upgrading and improving our current exhibits and adding new exhibits and galleries in the near future.

Hours are Wednesday through Friday 1am-6pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. Location of MARC is 1086 NC Hwy 87, Reidsville, NX 27320 P.O. Box 84 Wentoworth. For more information call 336-634-4949.

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Please call the American Red Cross at 349-3434 if you have any questions. All Blood types needed – especially O+, O-, A- and B-.

Goodwill workshop for Triad Goodwill, a leader in career development and job placement, is presenting a special workshop in July. The following FREE event is scheduled: Starting Your Own Business presented by Rockingham Community College Small Business Center at Triad Goodwill’s Mayodan Career Center on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.; 6625 NC Hwy 135, Mayodan, NC 27027.

Contact Triad Goodwill career centers directly for an appointment with a Certified Professional Resume Writer to create or update your FREE resume. Triad Goodwill puts people to work, from GED to PhD. Some workshops require advance registration and space is limited. For additional information and career center contacts, visit TriadGoodwill.org.

We Put People To Work! Learn more at Facebook.com/TriadGoodwill, @TriadGoodwill, on YouTube, and LinkedIn. About Triad Goodwill: Triad Goodwill (Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc.) promotes the value of work by providing career development services and work opportunities for people with employment needs. Last year Goodwill served almost 17,000 people in the community and helped place more than 3,200 people into competitive employment. Almost 90 cents of every dollar earned at our retail stores goes into job training for residents of the Triad.

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Anything for Kids Sale returns The 3rd Annual Anything for Kids Consignment Sale is scheduled for Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1. As in the past, there will be a special preview sale on Thursday night, July 30 for consignors of 75 items and more and anyone who volunteers for 4 hours or more. Shoppers will again have a chance to win a $100 VISA gift card just for shopping the sale.

People can sign up to be consignors or get more information about the sale by going to our website at http://anythingforkids.net raises funds for the Rockingham Community College Foundation.

Proceeds will help fund student assistance grants, GED scholarships, work-study jobs, peer tutor programs and so much more.

They offer children’s clothing (infant to size 20), shoes, toyes, books, bikes, strollers, furniture, bedding, car seats, games, Halloween costumes, DVD’s - Anything for Kids! Consigners wanted! To sign up to sellyour itmes visit our website today at anythingforkids.net Come in and register to win a $100 Gift card at the sale. For more information contact RCC’s Development Office at (336) 3424261, ext. 2201.

County Litter Prevention Billboards Up This Summer!

WENTWORTH, NC (June 12, 2015) – Rockingham County, NC wants to keep its four rivers, two state parks, and scenic environment beautiful … so litterbugs beware!

Four billboards in various sections of the County warn that “Littering in Rockingham County is a Serious Crime!” and that if you’re a litter bug, “You Just Threw Away Up to $1,000.00.” The County’s billboard campaign is running this summer.

Biodegradable car litter bags will be distributed in the community by Rockingham County Code Enforcement Officers. The billboards and car litter bags reinforce the Litter Prevention Campaign’s central themes: · “Littering in Rockingham County is a Serious Crime” · If you are a litterbug, “You Just Threw Away Up to $1,000.00.” · Littering Is A Serious Crime! Call Rockingham County’s Trash Hotline! 336.342.8300

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Finding just the Wright place to live...

Summit Place Homer Wright just can’t stop, even at age 90, he continues to work toward a better future for his community. In June Wright announced the unveiling of his newest Eden venture, the neighborhood transformation from Northridge to Summit Place.

Mayor Wayne Tuggle with Homer Wright

Northridge began in northern Eden in the 1980’s at a time when mortgage rates were extremely high, and building homes was not exactly cost effective, so the project transformed into a manufactured home park.

Always planning for the future, Wright made sure the lots were large enough to eventually become home lots, and even had concrete parking pads poored for each.

Since Wrights return to Eden community, and mortgage rates lower and more affordable, he had is sights on transforming the area back closer to his original plans.

A special opening Barbeque dinner was held with realtors and special guests to get a preview of the homes he has had completed so far. At the event Tuggle said “I don’t know anyone, that has been more valuable in this town.”

Mayor Wayne Tuggle said when he first heard of the plan, “What a great idea, and what a legacy this guy’s leaving, not only for for the city of Eden but for his family.”

Because more people are buying land and moving their manufactured homes to their own lots, Wright wants to build on those empty lots left behind.

With starting prices at $89,500, his dream is taking form already with 10 homes built, eight of which are staged with beautiful furniture and decore from local business Vintage Consign and Design, and ready to sell.

The new sign at the entrance tells you that this will be a quality neighborhood with newly built homes for retirees and first-time homebuyers.

This project is dear to his heart as Homer Wright grew up in Spray, lived here most of his life, left for the army and is a World War II Vet, then off to college which brought him back to the Eden area. He was co-owner of a clothing business when he bought land bordering his home property to prevent it from being developed by “outsiders”. Soon after he began to build ranch style

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Community leaders, realtors, family and friends gather to cut the ribbon on Summit Place, Eden. homes on this land and sell them.

This was the beginning of the Wright legacy in Leaksville, Spray and Draper. He later moved to the coast in 1983 and continued his interesting but challengeing carreer as a builder and developer of the retirement community of St. James Plantation near South Port, N.C. Martha, H o m e r ’ s Daughter, said of her dad “When he told me his plans I thought, things have been

tough here for a long time, so I had my doubts.” But it’s what he wanted so she backed him up.

She said, “Everytime he started talking about the things he wanted to do I thought you have to be

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Leaksville Property Owners Invest in Downtown Main Street is best defined as downtown revitalization in the context of historic preservation.

The Eden Main Street program started in 2003 and has won six state awards since that time, the last two being the Washington Street Loft Project and RCC Center for Brewing Sciences in 2015. In 2007, the Leaksville downtown property owners took a vital step to continue improvements.

The Leaksville Merchants’ Service District (MSD) was formed that year to better serve the needs of the historic Olde Leaksville downtown shopping and residential area. The MSD

involves creating a voluntary, self-imposed tax upon the property owners within the district which is controlled by an independent board made up of both property owners and district merchants. The city held a series of meetings with citizens outlining the concept and structure of the proposed tax district and how the money would be managed.

Property owners settled on a .10/$100 valuation tax to be dedicated to downtown improvements and voted to approve the tax.

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Since the formation of the Board, numerous projects have been undertaken to improve the district including: A series of metal benches and large planters were purchased and installed on Washington and Monroe Streets.

The bench and flower placements are designed to encourage shoppers to relax and linger among the businesses. Several times each year the board authorizes the city to rotate the flowers in each planter.

Infrastructure upgrades took place on Washington Street for use during Riverfest, Eden’s largest annual event.

MSD Board members also have assisted with numerous downtown events.

A large pedestal clock installed at the corner of Washington and Henry Streets was spearheaded by the Board.

With financial support from Home Savings Bank, MillerCoors and other sponsors, the Board was able to bring back an important feature to the downtown area.

In 1998, Christmas snowflakes were purchased by the Leaksville Merchants Association. Over time, those decorations have deteriorated.

The MSD Board has started replacing these snowflakes. Each year, ten long- lasting LED snowflakes are purchased with the district's funds. The old metal decorations are sold to local recyclers with that money going back into the MSD account to support next year’s purchase. So far the Board has purchased twenty new lights with another twenty to be replaced soon. City employees install and remove the decorations each year.

In order to help recruit businesses to the area, the MSD Board purchased signs that read “I want to be a gift shop” or “I want to be a candy store” to be placed in vacant buildings to attract potential business owners.

Many travelers now benefit from the highly visible permanent brick and metal sign at the intersection of Washington and Bridge Streets in front of Scotty's Carpet and Oriental Rug Service.

With the generous assistance and cooperation from the NC Department of Transportation and Bobby Shropshire of Scotty's, the Board funded the installation of the sign. A schedule of available display dates is maintained by Peggy Good of A Stitch in Time who manages the sign.

Main Street is a self-help program that provides guidance on how to best address downtown needs to make the original business areas of a community appealing to residents and visitors. Successful downtown revitalization depends on a joint effort of property owners and the city. The Leaksville property and business owners have committed to the continued improvement of Eden’s most historic downtown district.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE10 Litter and illegal dumping were discussed during budget sessions of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners prompting immediate citizen support while the meetings were being streamed. Litter and illegal dumping were also mentioned as top county priorities via a Rockingham County Governmental Online Survey.

Code Enforcement Officers Kelly Howell, Ben Curry, and Kirby the Robot, talked to Public Information Officer Mable Scott about litter and illegal dumping during a 30-minute radio/television/video promoting Rockingham County’s Trash Hotline. The 30-minute video airs on Rockingham Community College’s educational access Channel 2 and on Rockingham Update at: http://www.rceno.com/RCENO/march-2015-community-accentsrockingham-county-government/ Code Enforcement Officers emphasized residents may anonymously report illegal dumping. Violations may be reported by any person by phone at the Trash Hotline at 336.342.8300; or by email tobcurry@co.rockingham.nc.us or khowell@co.rockingham.nc.us; or by clicking the "file a complaint" link athttps://rc.municipalcms.com/forms.aspx?fid=471 The video was shot several months ago for WLOE/WMYN Radio’sCommunity Accents. It aired on 1490 WLOE in Eden and Reidsville, and 1420 WMYN in Madison, Mayodan and Stoneville, and streamed worldwide at www.Rockingham CountyRadio.com

“Fans for the Elderly” begins collection The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Reidsville Fire Department and Rockingham County Red Cross, will be collecting FANS FOR THE ELDERLY again this year, from now through August 15th. Fans donated must be new in the box, and UL approved. Donated fans can be dropped off 24/7 at the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office located at 170 N.C. 65 Reidsville, N.C. or any of the Reidsville Fire Stations. Fans can also be dropped off directly at the Rockingham County Red Cross located at 3692 N.C. 14 Reidsville, N.C. during normal business hours.

Collected fans will be given to our local Red Cross for dissemination to our elderly Rockingham County Neighbors in need, giving those without the means a way to beat the heat this summer.

Those who are requesting to receive a donated fan should contact the Rockingham County Red Cross at 336-349-3434 to see if they qualify. Help us help our neighbors in need by donating a new, UL approved fan today!

Rockingham County Community Foundation receives grant from Duke Energy The Rockingham County Community Foundation (RCCF) announces a second grants cycle from the Dan River Basin Program funded by Duke Energy. RCCF has $63,000 to grant, according to an announcement made by the RCCF board of advisors.

RCCF is now accepting grant applications, and online grants application will be available at nccommunityfoundation.org via a link from the Rockingham County Community Foundation page (under News or Applying for Grants) or under Grants/Other grant opportunities from the NCCF home page. The grants cycle will close at noon on Aug. 4, with awards announced this fall.

Organizations eligible to apply are local 501c3 nonprofits and local government entities, including municipalities and schools. All programs must serve the Dan River area. Grant requests for up to $25,000 will be accepted in two categories: 1) Economic development enhancing community beautification and maintenance with a measurable impact on increasing tourism, business and population growth in Rockingham County; and 2) Environmental education supporting projects that have a visible impact on the local community, such as outdoor classrooms or environmental signage along trails, walkways along or near the river. Funding will support onetime projects that begin soon and will be finalized within a year.

The RCCF awarded $164,000 through the Duke Energy Dan River Basin Grant Program that was announced last October.

The RCCF is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF), which also administers several other grants programs for Duke Energy, including the Water Resources Fund in

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Rockingham County Quilt Trail to promote tourism

Applications to participate in the Rockingham County Quilt Trail are open from June 1st through July 31st for interested barn and outbuilding owners. The Quilt Trail is being organized by the Rockingham County Soil and Water Conservation District, Rockingham County Arts Council, Rockingham Tourism Development Authority and Piedmont Conservation Council, Inc. The purpose of the Quilt

Trail is to promote tourism, encouraging local residents and visiting tourists to travel around Rockingham County’s beautiful rural landscape and shop the agribusinesses and locally-made products.

The quilt squares will be painted by local artists and celebrate the rich agricultural heritage of Rockingham County.

The twenty selected participants will receive free quilts and be featured in all promotional materials, including a Quilt Trail map, brochure and website.

The project is funded by NC Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Competitive Grant Program for Underserved and Limited Resource Communities.

Additional funding has been provided by the Reidsville Area Foundation, Rakestraw Insurance and other generous donors within the Rockingham County commu-

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Commissioners honor two proud Eagle Scouts

Commissioners Recognize Eagle Scout Candidates The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners saluted two, Rockingham County Eagle Scout Candidates at its June 1st meeting in Wentworth. Jordan Yount (15-years-old) and Mason Pyron (17-year-old) were praised for their commitment and dedication with their Eagle Scout Projects.

Yount is a Rockingham County High School sophomore and member of Boy Scout Troop 701 at Calvary Baptist Church in Reidsville.

Pyron is a Rockingham County High School senior and member of Boy Scout Troop 781 at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in Ruffin.

Yount’s Eagle Scout Project was to build a 12 x 16 storage building for the Rockingham County Animal Shelter. Carriers, cages and other large items were being stored outside of the Animal Shelter in the back of the building, due to a shortage of storage space. The new storage building is now providing a dry, clean and secure area for these items.

Pyron’s Eagle Scout Project was erecting a flagpole with an American Flag and a North Carolina State Flag on the property of the Rockingham County Board of Elections’ office. He raised all the needed funds through donations from family

and friends. No County funds were used for this project.

County Commissioners Chair Mark Richardson invited the Eagle Scout Candidates, Boy Scout Troops 701 and 781, along with Troop leaders to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of the Board meeting.

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Daily Blessings Thrift Mall to open in July

Sheriff Sam Page presents Sgt. Jason Hutchens with a plaque honoring the service of his K-9 partner who was retired recently.

Sheriff Page honors retirees Sheriff Sam Page and members of the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office gathered to honor the service of Deputy Mark Thompson and K-9 “Robbie” at a staff dinner Tuesday night (June 16, 2015).

Mark Allen Thompson has served as a Deputy at the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office from 1987 – 2015. Thompson has held a number of positions within the Sheriff’s Office throughout his distinguished career and retires having taught the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) and Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) programs to hundreds of Rockingham County school students, a position he has held for over a decade.

Sgt. Jason Hutchens also accepted a plaque honoring the service of his K-9 partner “Robbie” who also retired this month. Robbie served with the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office from 2005 – 2015 and will enjoy his retirement years with his partner of many years, Sgt. Hutchens, and his family at their home.

“Tonight, we are heavy hearted as we say goodbye to these Deputies who have served our county proudly for many years.

Although they will no longer be working alongside us, they will always be part of our family here at the Sheriff’s Office. We all wish them the very best!” –Sheriff Sam Page

Keith Harley, owner of Daily Blessings Thrift Mall is a lifelong Reidsville native who has started his business in hopes to help the community.

Daily Blessings Thrift Store is located at 102 Gilmer Street, downtown Reidsville, because Harley wanted it right where all the action is. Open everyday but God’s day, hours are Monday through Saturday 10am - 8pm.

He hopes to have plenty for everyone, from farm fresh produce in season to church supplies, the variety is impressing.

With all the normal thrift store items such as fashions, jewelry, furniture, toys and housewares, he also is planning to offer services for nails and aroma therapy that can make your shopping experience a unique one.

Harley said he pledges 10% of all proceeds to the church, because that is what it’s for.

Daily Blessings Thrift Mall plans to open the doors on July 7th at 10am, and will hold a fun afternoon for Grand Opening Celebration on July 18th. There will be door prizes hourly as well as free juicy watermelon between 1pm -and 4pm. He asks that you bring the whole family, including the kids, and browse the new business and enjoy the fellowship.

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kidding,” speaking of his added wish to sell the homes furnished and that he didn’t want to sell any until it was all done. That changed when his grandson decided to purchase one of the homes, he became the first to buy one in the community.

Speaking of her dad, “He finally made me a believer,” Martha added.

The homes have open floor plans, outdoor living space and managable lawn areas as well as the peace of mind that everything is new.

If all continues as planned there will eventually be more roads and grading of lots for future expansions, which could include up to 400 homes.

The mature trees in the area help the community seem more settled and family friendly than just a cleared land developement usually affords.

The first open house was held in June for one weekend and over 75 people came to view the homes. They will be holding open houses now each Sunday 1pm 5pm in July. If you are in the market for a new home, be sure to make a trip out to Summit Place and take a look.

Summit Place entrance is located on Northridge Drive, Eden, N.C. Directions: North on Van Buren/Hwy 14 / Exit right onto 311 / E. Meadow Rd., Left on Summit Road, then right on Friendly Road / Summit Place on left in approximately one mile.

Call Wright Company at 336-623-8481 or visit www.thewrightcoinc.com.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE12 all states and its Community College Grant program.

For further information, grant seekers should email Mary Anne Howard, NCCF regional associate, at mhoward@nccommunityfoundation.org or call her at 919-256-6924 or visit the NCCF website at nccommunityfoundation.org beginning June 19 when the online application will be available.

About the North Carolina Community Foundation The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has made $89 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $191 million in assets, NCCF sustains 1,200 endowments established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. The NCCF partners with 60 affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance in 67 counties across the state. An important component of NCCF’s mission is to ensure that rural philanthropy has a voice at local, regional and national levels. For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org and Facebook or follow on LinkedIn and Twitter @NCCF.

Health Director Warns Citizens for Potential Exposure to Rabid Cats A colony of cats was exposed to a kitten that tested positive for rabies on June 6, 2015. The colony of cats was located in the Settle Bridge Road area of Rockingham County between Duck Road and Comer Road. Twenty-five exposed cats were taken into custody on Saturday by Animal Control Officers with the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department and were humanely euthanized due to the exposure. The kitten that tested positive for rabies began acting aggressive and attacked litter mates on Thursday. A relative of the owner took the sick kitten to an area veterinary hospital that resulted in the animal’s specimen being sent to the State Laboratory for Public Health in Raleigh for testing. The test came back positive.

According to Rockingham County Health Director, Glenn Martin, “rabies is caused by a virus that infects the central nervous system, ultimately causing disease in the brain and death. All species of mammals are susceptible to rabies virus infection including humans. Transmission of rabies usually begins when salvia of an infected animal is passed to an uninfected animal normally through a bite or scratch.”

Any persons that may have handled or been exposed to this unvaccinated colony of cats/kittens in the Settle Bridge Road area since May 20, 2015 should contact. Ms. Billie Whitner, R.N., Communicable Disease Control Nurse with the Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services at 336-3428163. It is very important that any bite or scratch exposure to these animals be medically evaluated due to the deadly nature of the rabies disease.

This case serves as an important reminder to the community regarding the importance of vaccinating dogs and cats against rabies. North Carolina G.S.130A-185 requires the owner have their dogs and cats over four months of age vaccinated against rabies.

For more information about rabid animals and how to protect yourself, family and pets from exposure, visit North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services at http://epi.publichealth .nc.gov/cd/rabies/figures.html

Red Cross Needs Volunteers Volunteer and Make a difference in your community. The American Red Cross needs volunteers to respond to disaster scenes and assist those affected. Disaster Action Team volunteers respond to local disaster scenes such as home fires as assigned within two hours. Volunteers help meet the needs for shelter and food, complete forms, and provide referrals. You will be asked to communicate your availability on a regular basis. Training and attendance at meetings is required. To become a Red Cross volunteer you will complete an online application, online orientation, select your interests, read and agree to Red Cross policies, and complete a background check. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and start the application process, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer.

Volunteers are needed in all areas of the Red Cross. When you are choosing your volunteer interest, click on the Opportunity for a complete job description. If you have questions, you may email Anne Vestal at Anne.Vestal@redcross.org or call 336-332-6916.

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Institutional Awards and Recognitions for Academic Achievement • Division of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Academic Achievement in Early Childhood Education: Lean Carroll Newnam, Jennifer Allison Shelton - Distinguished Early Childhood Education Leadership Award: Jennifer Allison Shelton - Outstanding Associate in Fine Arts Student: Kate Lace Carter, Julie Friddle - The Phil and Peggy Link Emerging Artist Award: Amy Jernigan - Distinguished Humanities and Social Sciences Student: Sara Phillips - Outstanding Humanities and Social Sciences Student: Charise Neal - Distinguished Math and Sciences Student: Jessica

Campos - Outstanding Math and Sciences Graduate: Jennifer Simpson • Division of Health and Public Safety - Outstanding Allied Health Student: Tom Jurrissen - Outstanding Health and Physical Education Student: Margaret Crawford • Division of Workforce Development - Outstanding Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology Student: Thomas Craddock Outstanding Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation Student: Keith McDonald Outstanding Computer Information Technology Student: Charles Clayton White Outstanding ComputerIntegrated Machining Student: Joey L. Martin - Outstanding Electrical Systems Technology Student: Tasha Tilley Outstanding Electronics Student: Joshua Hanks - Outstanding Horticulture Student: Jennifer Altizer Outstanding Industrial Technology Systems Student: Jesse D. Carter Outstanding Welding Technology Student: Justin Smith • North Carolina Community College System Recognition (Academic Excellence Award) - Nominees for the award recognized at awards ceremony with receipt of certificates: Elisabeth M. Dixon, Vinod K. Mahato, Michael A. Matthews, Jennifer H. Simpson - Academic Excellence Award recipient: Michael A. Matthews • Recognition of All-USA / Coca-Cola Academic Team Nominations: Stacey Arrington, Elisabeth M. Dixon

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During the April 27 Student Awards Ceremony, numerous Rockingham Community College students received awards and recognition for their academic excellence, commitment, service, leadership, and contributions to the college and to their communities.

Awards were given in three categories.

Student Organization Awards • Art Club Outstanding Leadership Award: William Zachary Andrews, Megan Patterson • Criminal Justice Club Recognitions for Outstanding Service: Danielle ClarkKanetomo, Nicholas Kanetomo, Arran Tyndall • Science Club Leadership Award: Jessica Y. Campos

Awards and Recognitions for Service, Co-Curricular Participation, and Representation of the College • Intercollegiate Student-Athlete Recognitions Women’s Volleyball, Fall 2014: - All-Region 10, Division III Awards: Chanteona Joyce, Claudia Moore, Brandy Scherer - National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Recognitions: NJCAA Award for Superior Academic Achievement: Houston Miller, Jeffrey Sawyer - NJCAA Pinnacle Award for Academic Achievement: Michael Matthews - RCC Outstanding Female Student-Athlete: Rhiannon Walker.

- RCC Outstanding Male Student-Athlete: Michael Mathews • Rockingham Community College Foundation Awards Essay Contest Winners: 1st place: Tisa Massey 2nd place: Olga Diaz 3rd place: Adrian Mendoza.

• President’s Choice Award: Will Hylton – for his painting “Pritzi” • Students Named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities: Jessica Y. Campos, Elisabeth M. Dixon, Vinod K. Mahato, Michael A. Matthews, Houston G. Miller, Charise M. Neal,Leah C. Newnam, Melanie A. Peach, Jeffrey A. Sawyer, Jennifer H. Simpson

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The Wright Tavern Wright Tavern is located in the historic village center of the Town of Wentworth, the seat of Rockingham Count government since 1787. A visit to Wright Tavern is a visit to another era and the perfect place to imagine business, politics, and family life as it was in the 19 century.

In the late 18th century, William Wright, son of a tavern proprietor himself, established a large plantation and a store at Wright’s Crossroad, a community of Troublesome Creek in Rockingham County. In 1816, he built Wright Tavern, ideally situated for business across the road from the county courthouse.

William Wright was a planter, and innkeeper, a public official, and a familyman.

For over one hundred years, the Tavern was run by Wright and his descendants. In 1823, Wright turned the tavern over to his son James who ran the business for

over fifty years. He was followed by his grandson James W. Reid, his daughter Nannie Wright, and his great grandson, Numa R. Reid, each of whom made improvements to the property and furthered the family business. In addition, they served their community. James Wright held several county offices, Numa Reid became Wentworth postmaster and James W. Reid was a U.S. Congressman.

The Tavern (also know as the Reid Hotel and the Reid Boarding House after James W. Reid became proprietor) hosted judges, attorneys, jury members, and litigants involved in court cases across the street. In addition to providing room and board, Wright Tavern offered a place for lively discussion and debate and the best fifty cent dinner around.

The Tavern also provided accommodations for other travelers and permanent boarders and was

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Today, visitors to Wright Tavern tour the lobby, dining room and bedrooms; the family and servants’ quarters; and the detached antebellum kitchen, smokehouse, and grain crib.

Outdoors, they enjoy the historic gardens and landscaping and walk the stone sidewalks laid in the 1870s as part of the first civic improvement project in Wentworth.

The changes to the building over time are highlighted on the tour and exemplify 19th century practices of adaptive reuse and 20th century practices of historic preservation. The interior and exterior architectural details represent excellent craftsmanship and an eye for detail that reflects the social standing of the owners.

Included among these features are hand-carved mantels and trim, fine wainscoting, beautiful wood graining, and are examples of a frame dog-run passage, which earned Wright Tavern its National Register designation.

Furnishings include original pieces from the Tavern and family; furniture attributed to Thomas Day, the noted African American craftsman from Caswell County; and typical Rockingham County artifacts.

The Tavern is open to the public for guided tours and events For more information call the Tavern office at 336-3944965; or send an email to MARCconnection@gmail.com; or Visit www.rockinghamcountyhistory.com Visit Wright Tavern “Imagine Business, Politics & Family Life in the County Seat”

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Property Protection Act Becomes Law After Senate Veto Override A bill that strengthens North Carolina trespass case law to better protect the rights of private property owners became law June 3rd, after the North Carolina Senate overrode Gov. Pat McCrory’s veto.

House Bill 405, the Property Protection Act, gives property owners a defense against perpetrators who gain access to the nonpublic areas of their property and then engage in unauthorized activities. The bill does not change existing state laws that protect whistle blowers, and it makes clear that they, along with law enforcement officers engaged in lawful investigations, cannot be held liable.

“Today the Senate took action to provide North Carolina business owners much-needed tools to safeguard the security of their intellectual property, private records and confidential consumer information – while still protecting whistleblowers and employees who report illegal activity to the authorities,” said Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee co-chairman Brent Jackson (R-Sampson), who guided the bill through the Senate. “The claims made about this bill have been at best misguided and at worst misleading, but the fact is both employers and employees across our state will benefit from these important protections becoming law.”

County Manager Updates Leadership Rockingham Class Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler provided an update to the Leadership Rockingham Class held at Rockingham Community College. Some of the major projects the County Manager discussed included: Consolidated Health & Human Services, Dept. of Social Services Program Integrity (Fraud), Central Permitting, recycling, Consolidated 9-1-1 Communications Center, Metzler Community Paramedic Program, and sales tax distribution. Leadership Rockingham is an innovative leadership development program sponsored by Rockingham Community College and the county’s three Chambers of Commerce.

Madison-Rockingham Rescue Squad Mega Raffle The Madison - Rockingham Rescue Squad Mega Raffle and Car Show will be held Saturday, July 25th on Murphy Street, Madison. Fun in the sun, rain or shine. Mega Raffle drawings start at 10 a.m., 2 grand prize drawings at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. prizes include a 4 - wheeler, pontoon boat, cars, and cash. Total prize value over $80,000.

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The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority recently selected Shawn Bakos as a recipient of up to a $12,000 Golden LEAF Foundation Scholarship. Bakos is a senior at Rockingham Early College High School and plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Bakos is one of 215 students selected to receive a $3,000 scholarship each year for up to four years of study at a participating NC public university or private non-profit college or university.

Recipients are from rural, economically distressed North Carolina counties and are selected based on a number of criteria, including a review of school and community service activities, goals, and expressed intent to contribute to rural communities upon graduation from college.

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Reidsville & Wentworth Reidsville High receives Lowes Toolbox for Education grant Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation has awarded a $35,560 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education® grant to Reidsville High School for the RHS Makerspace.

Reidsville High School will use the grant to transform the traditional library into a 21st century learning center for students, faculty, and community. Our goal is to empower a culture of innovation, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity by engaging students with multiple talents, encouraging service learning, and providing training necessary to make them future-ready.

“The Lowe’s Toolbox for Education program delivers on Lowe’s commitment to improve the educational environment for students across the country,” said Maureen Ausura, chairwoman of the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation. “We're honored to work with Reidsville High School to support the needs of our local students, teachers and families.”

Since its inception in 2006, Lowe’s Toolbox for Education has provided nearly $45 million in grants to more than 10,000 schools, benefiting more than 6 million schoolchildren. Grants are available to K-12 public schools in the United States for a wide range of improvement projects. Schools may be eligible to receive Toolbox grants up to $100,000. Parent groups and educators can apply by visiting ToolboxForEducation.com. The fall cycle will open Aug. 3, 2015.

Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs that focus on K-12 public education and community improvement projects.

The company’s signature education grant program, Lowe’s Toolbox for Education®, has donated nearly $5 million in grants to K-12 public schools every year since its inception in 2006. Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers support local community projects and our national nonprofit partners such as Habitat for Humanity and the American Red Cross. In 2011, Lowe’s and the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation together contributed more than $32 million to support communities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. For more, visit Lowes.com/SocialResponsibility.

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Family Fun Day Come join your Theartre Guild of Rockingham County (TGRC) family at Camp Guilrock for a fun day filled with activities for the entire family. Family Fun Day will be held on July 11th, 10 am - 4 pm. Lunch from 12 pm to 1 pm by Debbie's Catering.

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Camp Guilrock Activities: swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking, hayride, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, softball, tennis, disc golf.

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The Ball Foundation employees collected food for the American Red Cross in Rockingham County. The employees at the plant were very generous and collected over 2000 lbs. (2037.6) to be exact. They were grateful.

The Ball Foundation is matching the food with a monetary donation of $1 per pound to the Red Cross.

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Madison/Mayodan & Stoneville Madison and Mayodan are Recognized as 2015 Playful Cities USA Communities Madison and Mayodan are being honored with the 2015 Playful City USA designations for the first time. The national recognition program honors cities and towns across the country for making their cities more playable. Both towns strive to preserve their natural resources, promote economic growth and increase playability to improve the their quality of life.

“Play is a critical component of childhood well-being and achievement, community health and economic vitality”, David Myers, Mayor of Madison, NC. “The town of Mayodan endorses healthy, active play and will strive to ensure that all children get the balance of active play they require to become healthy • Caps • T-Shirts • Rain Gauges • Business Card • Magnets • Pencils • Pens • Yardsticks

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“Playability is crucial to the success of our future communities, and we are proud of the work these cities and leaders are doing to provide a better quality of life for all residents, and especially families,” says KaBOOM! President, James Siegal. “Play provides a competitive advantage for cities looking to attract and retain residents. With these • Invoices

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To learn more about these cities, see the full list of the 241 communities named 2015 Playful City USA honorees, or to gather more information on the Playful City USA program, visit www.playfulcityusa.org. We also encourage you to take part in the conversation on #playability with these thought leaders on Twitter and Facebook.

Madison is a progressive small town with 21st century infrastructure ready for new and exciting businesses, a diversely educated workforce and beautiful natural resources that provide recreational opportunities for all ages. We are the epitome of small town living with peaceful, tree shaded neighborhoods, beautiful well-kept historic homes, a lively pedestrian oriented downtown and vital activity centers flourishing with well paying jobs, community service and cultural activities.

Mayodan is as solid as its mountains and as energetic as its rivers. Our uniqueness lies in the fact that we have managed to blend lilacs and spindles, and elms and efficiency. Our town preserves the warm spirit of the times gone by while creating a thriving community that anticipates and embraces the opportunities and challenges of the future.

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Since 1996, KaBOOM! has collaborated with partners to build, open or improve nearly 16,300 playgrounds, engaged more than one million volunteers and served 8.1 million kids. KaBOOM! creates great places to play, inspires communities to promote and support play, and works to drive the national discussion about the importance of play in fostering healthy and productive lives. To learn why #playmatters: visit kaboom.org or join the conversation at twitter.com/kaboom or facebook.com/kaboom.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 The Golden LEAF Foundation created the Golden LEAF Scholarship program to broaden educational opportunities and provide support to students from rural counties, with the hope that after graduation, recipients will provide leadership in these communities.

“The Golden LEAF Board of Directors has been pleased to assist more than 13,700 students from families in rural communities attend college since 2000,” said Dan Gerlach, Golden LEAF President. “The Golden LEAF Scholarship is one of the many tools we have to help fulfill our purpose of growing North Carolina’s rural economy. Our hope is that through this scholarship opportunity, scholars will be able to gain valuable knowledge and skills and come back to their hometowns or another rural area to help our communities prosper.”

The Golden LEAF Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1999 to help transform North Carolina’s economy.

Until 2013, the foundation received one-half of North Carolina’s funds from the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement with cigarette manufacturers and places special emphasis on assisting tobaccodependent, economically-distressed and/or rural communities across the state. The Golden LEAF Foundation works in partnership with governmental entities, educational institutions, economic development organizations and nonprofits to achieve its mission.

The foundation has awarded 1,309 grants totaling more than $570 million since its inception.

The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) administers the program on behalf of the Golden LEAF Foundation. NCSEAA, established in 1965, is the State agency that promotes access to higher education by administering financial aid and savings programs, informing students and families about paying for college, teaching educators about financial aid administration, and advocating for resources to support students.

For more information, please visit CFNC.org or call College Foundation of North Carolina, toll-free, at 866-866-CFNC (2362).

Just register once for Do-Not-Call list Q. When you go on the “Do-Not-Call” list do you have to register every few years or is once enough? –Anonymous A. According to the Federal Communication Commission, your number will remain on the list until you remove it or discontinue service. There’s no need to reregister numbers.

The Do-Not-Call registry doesn’t prevent all unwanted calls. It does not cover calls: · From organizations you have established a business relationship with. · For which you have given prior written permission. · That aren’t commercial or do not include unsolicited advertisements. · By or on behalf of tax-exempt nonprofit organizations.

The new rules came about as the FCC received increasing complaints about unwanted calls from telemarketers. The registry is nationwide and applies to all telemarketers, except certain nonprofits.

Commercial telemarketers can’t call you if your number is on the registry. You may file a complaint if you received an unwanted call after your number has been on the National Registry for 31 days.

You also may file a complaint if you received a call with a recorded message instead of a live person – whether or not your number was on the registry. Consumers also can file an action in a state court. Contact the FCC’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at https://complaints.donotcall.gov or (888) 225-5322.

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Attention Potential Candidates Some Candidates for Elected Office may be required to set up a committee with the Board of Elections prior to filing for office according to North Carolina Campaign Finance Laws. If you have received contributions or have made expenditures in support of your candidacy or you have made a public announcement of a definite intent to run for public office in a particular Election you are required to set up a committee with the Board of Elections within 10 days of receiving the contribution, making the expenditure, or making the public announcement.

Please contact the Rockingham County Board of Elections for more information. (336) 342-8107

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Madison/Mayodan & Stoneville Gardner awarded educational grant Nicole Gardner, a sixthgrade math teacher at Western Rockingham Middle School, has been awarded a Beginning Teacher Support Grant of $150 from the Rockingham/Caswell chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma.

The grant is intended to provide materials and encouragement to early career teachers with the goal of retaining quality educators in the two counties.

Gardner, a UNC Greensboro graduate and a native of Eden, is in her second year of teaching.

She plans to use the grant to purchase Illustrative Mathematics books for small group work that will foster mathematical thinking and learning.

Using these resources, students will collaborate on a multi-step task, discuss possible strategies, and draw conclusions. Through these activities, Gardner hopes that her students will see a “real-world mathematical connection.”

The Caswell County recipient of the Beginning Teacher Support Grant is Matthew Samuel Trent, a teacher of language arts at Dillard Middle School.

Mayodan Homecoming Festival seeking vendors Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 29th annual Mayodan Homecoming Festival to be held Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 10am until 8pm in downtown Mayodan (intersection of Main St. and 2nd Avenue). For a vendor application for you, your organization or business, call 336-548-6776 or visit www.townofmayodan.com.

Fees are $25/space or $50/space if power is needed. Homecoming highlights include food, arts and crafts, displays, live entertainment, children’s rides and activities, Bingo, and more. Reserve your space now for you, your business, or your organization’s fundraiser. No admission fee to the festival area. For general information call 336-548-2241.

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336-427-3033 Debbie Russell, Ruth Williamson, grant recipient Nicole Gardner, WRMS Assistant Principal Erica Blackwell Delta Kappa Gamma is an international society of key women educators with more than 100 chapters in North Carolina.

The local chapter, Alpha Delta, includes nearly 50 members from Rockingham and Caswell counties. The mission of the organization is to promote excellence in education and to foster the professional and personal growth of women educators worldwide. In addition to providing grants that should enable beginning teachers to provide enrichment for their students, Alpha Delta also supports the Schools for Africa program in conjunction with the United Nations, offers a scholarship to a senior from a local high school who is planning to teach, and supports many other educational projects.

The Beginning Teacher Support project was coordinated

by Ruth Williamson and Martha Davis, committee chairpersons for Alpha Delta chapter, and facilitated by county administrators for early career educators.

Chapter president Debbie Russell assisted in presenting the check to Gardner.

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County Government Honors Retirees & Milestone Employees

Congratulations to Bronte Tatum, Media Coordinator at Rockingham County Middle for being named the 20142015 Outstanding Webmaster of the Year.

Thank you to the Rockingham County Education Foundation for providing funds for the RCS Teacher Supply Warehouse.

Congratulations to Elliot Graves, 11th grade student at Rockingham Early College High (represents Reidsville High in athletics), for winning the NCHSAA 2-AA State Championship for Indoor Track in 55 Meter Hurdles and the 300 Meter Dash (this was also a new State record).

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The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners recently honored retiring employees and those with 15 or more years of service at a special event. Rockingham County Government’s 2015 Retiree Appreciation & Employee Service Awards program was held on April 28th, at the Rockingham County Extension Center, in Wentworth.

Chairman of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Mark Richardson, County Manager Lance Metzler, Human Resources Director Jaime Joyner, and County dept. heads participated in the appreciation. This annual awards program highlighted and thanked employees’ retirements, milestones and contributions to Rockingham County Government. Those honored retired from seven to 53 years; in addition others, received service milestones of 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35-year time increments.

Employee Charlotte Pulliam Henry Thornton Charlotte Woodward Christopher Albert Connie Whitt Lydia Hall Teresa Smith Perry Brookshire Billy Parker David Woods Tammy Wyatt Cynthia Johnson Roy Manning Joyace Tate Tena Lawson Gwendolyn Taylor Pamela Grant Charles Porter Larry Hill Tina Massey Kathryn Holmes Robin Yount Benjamin Archer Steve Evans Jerald Taylor Sherry Lawrence Thomas Curry Jafarrell Chandler Cynthia Herring Brenda Pannell Mary Smith William Woods Kathryn Anthony Nina Lemons Diane Stott Gwendolyn Price Jeffrey Connor Juan Tejeda Hugh Tippett Thomas Woodall Charles Roberts Gwenlyn Belthrop Wanda Denny Lisa Hill Tammy Leary Susan Nelson Melissa Price Melinda Spell Melissa Adams Karen Apple Beretta Clayton Janet Ellis Kathy Nelson Renea Wright Janet Odom Juanita Hylton Pamela Lawson Babbi Moore

Department Years of Service Library 53 Tax 36 Tax 35 Sheriff 27 Library 27 Communications 26 Social Services 26 Sheriff’s Office 22 Sheriff’s Office 20 Code Enforcement 19 Social Services 19 Social Services 18 Eng. & Public Utilities 15 Sheriff’s Office 13 Communications 12 Business & Technology 10 Public Health 8 Social Services 8 Library 7 County Manager 15 Cooperative Ext. 20 Econ Development & Tourism 15 Emergency Services 15 Emergency Services 15 Emergency Services 25 Emergency Services 30 Fire Marshall 15 Landfill 15 Legal 20 Library 15 Library 30 Library 35 Public Health 15 Public Health 20 Public Health 20 Sheriff’s Office/Jail 15 Sheriff’s Office 15 Sheriff’s Office 15 Sheriff’s Office 15 Sheriff’s Office 15 Sheriff’s Office 25 Social Services 15 Social Services 15 Social Services 15 Social Services 15 Social Services 15 Social Services 15 Social Services 15 Social Services 20 Social Services 20 Social Services 20 Social Services 20 Social Services 20 Social Services 20 Social Services 20 Social Services 30 Tax 15 Tax 20

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Elliott Miller, principal of Reidsville High School, was recognized at the annual meeting of the North Carolina School-Based Health Center Alliance. Miller received the Alliance’s Principal of the Year Award.

The Principal of the Year Award is given by the North Carolina School-Based Health Center Alliance to a principal who has shown extraordinary support to the school-based health center within his or her school. This support is reflected in the principal’s concern for the well-being of the whole student and not just the education curriculum. It also signifies that the principal includes the school-

based health center as part of the school. Mr. Miller does an excellent job of making sure parents and students know about the center. He gives visitors the opportunity to tour the center and makes sure they are aware of its services. He has stressed the importance of the health center to stakeholders in the community.

Finally, Mr. Miller always has an open door to center staff for discussion of new ideas to benefit students.

Mr. Miller understands the connection between health and education and believes the Rockingham County Student Health Center at Reidsville High School keeps students in school

ADTS Seeks Merchants for 3rd Annual Buy A Wheel Fundraiser Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County (formerly Council on Aging) is once again partnering with local merchants to participate in our 3rd Annual Buy A Wheel Fundraiser to benefit Meals on Wheels in Rockingham County.

The event will take place from July 1, 2015 thru July 31, 2015.

Merchants simply agree to offer colorful wheels at checkout for a $1 donation to Meals on Wheels and agree to display the paper wheels in their store during the month. Donors get the satisfaction of knowing that 100% of their donation stays right here in Rockingham County to provide meals for homebound seniors.

We need at least 50 merchants to support this year’s effort. ADTS Executive Director, T. Lee Covington states, “We are excited about the support for this year’s event. We hope to have the greatest number of participating merchants ever and we look forward to a successful month!”

This year’s fundraising goal is $7,000, with all proceeds designated for the provision of meals to homebound seniors in Rockingham County. Currently, there are 118 seniors on the waiting list.

If your business would like to participate, please call ADTS at 336-349-2343.

Aging, Disability and Transit Services 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. This mission is accomplished through providing an array of community services including Home Care (CAP-DA, PCS, Home & Community Care Block Grant, Private Pay), Meals on Wheels (United Way supported), Meals With Friends Nutrition Sites, LEAF Center Adult Day Care/Day Health, RCATS Public Access Transportation, skat bus transportation, Volunteer Services, Companion Care, Family Caregiver Support, Center for Active Retirement and Advocacy and Referral Services. and healthy while also making them more successful. This helps improve our graduation rate. He is an advocate for the Student Health Center and can always be counted on to offer his support and assistance. He understands that promoting health will make the students, the school, and the district more successful.

This is not the first time that a Rockingham County leader has been recognized by the North Carolina School-Based Health Center Alliance. In 2012 Dr. Rodney Shotwell, Superintendent of the Rockingham County Schools, was presented the Superintendent of the Year Award by the Alliance.

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RCMS Little Free Library: "Take a Book, Share a Book"

Students, parents, staff and visitors to Rockingham County Middle School (RCMS) will now see what looks like a "red phone booth" near the front entrance.

This is RCMS’ "Little Free Library," and they would love for everyone to stop, browse and take a book to read. The concept behind little free libraries is to provide a place where anyone can stop by and pick up a book (or two) to read and enjoy. All books are free and don't have to be

returned. It's a way to share great books with the community and to promote reading for pleasure.

Books that have been discarded from the school library will be placed in the free library, and students will be encouraged to take a book home for themselves or for a younger sibling.

Anyone in the community can browse the books and take one.

You can keep these books or return them for others to enjoy. It will be a 'book swap that never

ends'. We also encourage anyone in the community to donate books to the free library. Books can be left with Bronte Tatum in the school library. RCMS is looking for a variety of books in good condition at all reading and interest levels from preschool to adult.

This Little Free Library will be a permanent fixture at RCMS and was made possible through Book Fair profit and a generous donation by the PTO. Please join RCMS as they promote literacy by getting free books to kids who need them. Little Free Libraries are located all over the world. To learn more, visit their website at www.littlefreelibrary.org.

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RCMS: GO FAR Club Completes 5K! Twelve students and three teachers from Rockingham County Middle School (RCMS) trained for eight weeks for a 5K run that was held at Reidsville High on Saturday, April 18. The training program included lessons, workout training and a healthy snack. All the schools in the county were invited to this event. Parents, community members, teachers, and administrators all came together to help fight childhood obesity and to get fit. Over 1,000 people came out to run in this event.

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Stoneville Elem.: Douglass Elementary Participates Leaving a Mark in JDRF Kids Walk On Hunger On April 24, 2015, Douglass named Bella. A big thank you to One in three children are at risk of hunger in Rockingham County and 16 million kids in America are not getting the food they need. This is why the Kids Care Club of Stoneville Elementary School, under the sponsorship of music teacher Renee Halpin, teamed up with the fourth grade and PE teacher Ken Dowdle to sponsor the Stop Hunger Games.

The event was held on Tuesday, April 14 during National Volunteer Week. Students participated in a Fun Run on the school track and sampled some of the new and innovative PE equipment the school has received this year at exercise stations in the gym. Not only were the students getting healthy, but they were also aiding in the health of their community.

Canned and non-perishable food items were collected during the Stop Hunger Games and delivered to the Second Harvest Food Bank at the Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Church.

This food bank provides meals for 80 to 130 Stoneville families each Friday.

In addition to feeding needy families in Stoneville, this event also provided assistance to the Feeding America organization.

The ConAgra Foods Foundation will be donating the monetary equivalent of one meal for every youth engaged in service during this event through the Generation On Make Your Mark On Hunger campaign. Together, these students have left their mark on their community and America. How will you leave your mark?

Elementary School participated in a JDRF (formerly known as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) school Kids Walk to cure Diabetes.

Each day 40 children are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the U.S. alone. That’s equivalent to an entire classroom of students each and every day!

Rockingham County Schools currently has 44 students in our school district with Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes is a life threatening autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin. It strikes both children and adults suddenly and changes life as they know it forever. It cannot be prevented and there is no cure.

The JDRF Kids 1 mile walk helps educate students about type 1 and type 2 Diabetes and the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and to provide them with an opportunity to make a difference by raising money for (T1D). This walk helps foster an environment of positive character building and community service at the school.

Through their efforts, students learn tolerance and empathy for others and raise awareness of T1D in the community.

Led by Douglass kindergarten teacher and JDRF Kids Walk school coordinator, Karen Owen, Douglass Elementary School raised $5,5005.36 for JDRF. Since the school exceeded the $1,500.00 goal, Mrs. Vickie McKinney (Douglass Principal) had to kiss a St. Bernard dog

Mrs. McKinney for being such a good sport and Mandy Hall for letting Douglass borrow Bella for the afternoon.

Sidney Owen, Ali Summerlin and Harley Travis were the school's JDRF Grand Marshalls who represented the school by leading the kids walk.

Wayne Tuggle, mayor of Eden, kick-started the kids walk by sharing inspirational words about diabetes. Doug Corum, school social worker, sang the National Anthem before the walk.

Douglass Student Council members helped with various jobs throughout the walk.

Guest visitors included Virginia Hoover, school board member, Martinsville’s ChickFil-A cow, Reece Prytle, Eden chief of police and several members of the Eden Police Department, School Resource Officer Jim Robertson, Bernie Moore, Eden Fire Department Chief, Deidre Moyer, RCS student health coordinator and Fox 8 News.

Prior to the event, Douglass students wrote letters to local businesses asking for donation to help support JDRF. A special thank you to those businesses who donated items to help make the JDRF walk successful: Biscuitville, Chick-Fil-A, Food Lion, Wal-Mart, Lowes, Johnson's Florist and Candle Factory. A very special thank you to all who donated money for this walk.

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Reidsville Middle Students Visit Wilmington On April 9 -10, eighth grade students from Reidsville Middle School went on a field trip to Wilmington, North Carolina. The trip included the U.S. North Carolina Battleship, Fort Fisher Aquarium and Historical Center, UNCW and a private boat where they enjoyed fellowship and dancing. The students, parents and staff had a wonderful time while learning about history, science and fun in the sun.

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School is Cool!

Ward earns Award at UNC School of Education

RCS Preschool Trike-A-Thon Rockingham County Preschools geared up for the sixth annual Lisa Lawson Fargis TrikeA-Thon during the week of May 11 - May 15. The event taught preschool children riding toy safety while raising funds to help purchase supplies for preschoolers in the schools.

Lisa Fargis was an educator with Rockingham County Schools for 29 years before her untimely and sudden death from cancer. Lisa was the coordinator of Rockingham County School’s Preschool Program for 13 years.

She was instrumental in developing a state model preschool program in the county. Lisa was well-loved and respected among the many agencies and families that she collaborated with to provide services for preschool children. Lisa’s sole mission in her personal and professional life was to help others. This fund helps continue Lisa’s legacy and honor her memory.

Prior to the event, the preschool students learned about bicycle and riding toy safety. The

final celebration of this

fundraising, safety awareness event was the Trike-A-Thon, held at Reidsville High School, Reidsville NC on Friday, May 15.

Thank you to Reidsville High JROTC led by Instructor CWO4 Lynn Nesbit, RHS Art Teacher Jodi Chester and her art students, and the RHS Hotbotz Robotics Team for their help with this year’s Trike-A-Thon.

The grand total raised throughout Rockingham County Preschools was $4,352.64.

Merrianne McCall’s Pre-K class at Western Rockingham Early Childhood Center was recognized as the top fundraising class with $631. Also recognized was Ali Shelton from Ms. McCall’s Pre-K class at Western Rockingham Early Childhood Center for being the top fundraising individual.

Mary Ward, one of the Education Minor students at UNC School of Education, recently won a Best Poster award during the 16th Annual Celebration of Underegraduate Research, and event in which nearly 200 students took part in.

Mary K. Ward, daugher of Kathleen Ward is a Jr. at UNC Chapel Hill. She is majorWard ing in Psycology, with a double minor in Education and Coaching Educations.

In addition, Mary was also one of 12 or 13 students awarded a scholarship to attend North Carolina Outward Bound this summer for 28 days of backpacking, rock climbing and whitewater canoeing in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This was through the Buckley Service Scholars Ward’s mother, Kathleen said, “There are some great teachers at Morehead High School, and I wanted to share with them, the students and community that our young adults, wherever they attend high school, college, etc., can make a difference in their own lives as well as lives of others.”

Rockingham Early College High Supports Wentworth Elementary in the Give 5 Read 5 Initiative Wentworth Elementary received over 1100lbs of books from Rockingham Early College High School students and staff in the Give 5 Read 5 initiative. The Give 5 Read 5 Initiative is an annual campaign started by NC State Superintendent June Atkinson, which asks the public to donate five new or gently used books to a local elementary school, so that students can take them home to read over the summer.

Children who read during the summer are more likely to avoid summer learning loss, and children who don’t have many books in the home are at the greatest risk. Even five books can make a difference, according to Harvard University research.

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The Rockingham County Sherriff’s Office brought several vehicles, including an ATV, Crime Scene Investigation van and Hum-V. One of the favorite vehicles was a racecar. The driver was a former student at Draper. He encouraged the students to not give up on their dreams. Another favorite was the K-9, Kira. The students liked throwing a toy, and watching her retrieve it. Kira’s handler explained the training she had to go through in order to train and handle a K-9.

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Sports Shorts

Congratulations to your Rockingham Community College Baseball Team for winning the Region 10 Division III Tournament held in Danville, Virginia on May 3.

The Eagles beat #1 seed College of the Albemarle in the championship game, 6-5, and traveled to Maryland the May 16/17 to face the winner of Region 20. Top Row from Left: Head Coach Jake Loye, Dalton Binkley, Noah Pearl, Cody Millikan, Sam Foster, Forest Kimbrell, Kameron Winburn, Houston Miller, Brett Unkel, Zach Ruttkamp, Nick McNeill, Devon Holbrook, Austen Peeples, Patrick Cerullo, Dylan Gore, Assistant Coach Crody Moore.

Kneeling Left to Right: Eric Barsanti, Daniel Kennedy, Bradley Hunt, Michael Matthews, Colin Ciminnisi, Lucas Westmoreland, Brooks Walser, Chris York, Nik Szot, Willis Booth, Zane Atkins, Kyle Roland, Jeff Sawyer. Missing: Kane Sutten

The Eden. Parks. &. Rec, Dept. is offering swimming lessons. to all ages at the Mill Ave. pool in Draper section of Eden. Starting on Saturday July. 11, from 10:30am11:30am To register. Call 623-2110 Option. 3. The coatis. 5. Dollars Per. Person Every Saturday

Eden Parks & Rec. Dept. Church Youth Softball League Tournament Runner Up Ruffin Stacey Baptist Church Kneeling L to R - Cole Hodges (coach), Kayla Harrison, Lorin Crawford, Brianna Bartlett, Isaac Pruitt, Elijah Cooksey, David Kennon, Autumn Blackwell, Colby Pruitt, Alexis Pryor & Alexis Blackwell. Standing L to R - Damien Pruitt, Jody Pruitt, Cierra Worley, Teresa Hall (coach), Brooke Hall, Bucky Manus, Paul King, Shane Waller, Courtney Pruitt, Benjamin Barrow, Kendall Toler & Coach James Bugner.

Eden Parks & Recreation Department Dixie Darlings Braves Kneeling L to R - Kendall Younger, Paige Langley, Larissa Underwood, Ivionah Foote, Alex Mendoza and Ambreyah Robinson.

Standing L to R -Aliyah Parker, Nora Pankowski, Tyner Richardson, Hannah Hewitt, Summer Isley, At rear - Coach Laura Jones and Coach Bryan Hewitt. Not Pictured - Coach B. J. Richardson.

Eden Parks & Recreation Peanut League Baseball Draper Volunteer Fire Department Kneeling L to R - Callan Carter, Lucas Amburn, Aaliyah Carter, Malik Dillard, Kamirah Glover, Taylor Barber, Taevon Tinsley & Dakaden Pritchett. Standing L to R - Jameer Taylor, Talon Corum, Winn Gilley, Janiya Taylor, Cavin Corum, Mason Dillon and Callie Carter.

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Several hundred Rockingham County Governmental employees and family members recently cheered on the Greensboro Grasshoppers at a Friday night baseball game in Greensboro. One Rockingham County youngster received a great gift from the team.

Spaz, the between inning announcer on the field, gave eight-year old Elijah Whicker, an official Grasshoppers' baseball! Elijah is the son of David and Kandace Whicker of Eden. David is the County’s Chief Information Officer (CIO).

County Strategic Management Director Paul Murray threw out the first pitch.

The 11th Annual Greensboro Grasshoppers Field Trip for Rockingham County Government’s employees, spouses, children and grandchildren was a special event for fun and fellowship.

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Sports Shorts TENNIS TALK Submitted by Shelby Rhyne Executive Director of RC Tennis Association

A tennis ball and the Eiffel Tower What do a tennis ball and the Eiffel Tower have in common?

For two weeks in late May and early June, each year a VERY LARGE tennis ball hangs from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.

It’s time for the French Open, one of 4 major tennis tournaments around the world that make up the GRAND SLAM of professional tennis.

A message from a college friend dropped into my email box in February. “I’m going to be in Paris for a week at the end of May, can you come?”

It had been 40 years since we met there as part of a college year abroad program. After a brief moment to consult to see if my credit card bonus travel miles would take me there, I replied “YES”. Only when I made a call to NC Tennis in mid-May and Andrew Waldrop asked, “Are you going to the French Open?” did I realize that it would be the first week of matches at Roland Garros, the home of the French Open.

Fast forward through figuring out how to purchase the tournament grounds passes online (No tickets are sold at the gate.) and the call to the credit card company who put my card on hold because they thought someone in France had stolen my number – I found myself in Paris.

I loved discovering my friend’s neighborhood, the 4th arrondissement - Hotel de Ville.

The Place des Voges is as beautiful as it was when we first toured there 40 years ago but is now surrounded by fashionable art galleries and full of neighborhood families and students playing, picnicking, and relaxing. The Jewish Quarter not only has the best falafel shop and Jewish bakeries in Paris, but fashion shops and a shoe store on every corner.

The #1 metro goes from her apartment near Rue Saint Paul directly up the Champs Elysee.

The 27 bus takes us along the quai to two small decorative arts museums in the 8th near Parc Monceau and the 43 still takes me to Neuilly-sur-Seine where my first French family, the Perronets - lived in 1975. The River Seine is full of touristladen bateaux mouches taking in the sites of this centuries old city; and you still stand in line to get in the popular Musee d’Orsay to see impressionist paintings hanging in a railroad station. Granted, It is a VERY BIG railroad station.

After 6 days of exploring Paris together, Thursday finally arrived and we rode the metro 45 minutes to the Bois de Boulougne, a 2000 acres park on the outskirts of Paris. We hopped right into a small Peugeot mini-

van that whisked us and another French family – for FREE – to the gates of the tournament venue - Internationaux de France de Tennis, Roland Garros.

Tickets and passports presented, we walked onto the grounds for Day 5 of the tournament at 10am to find it full of activity. 100 ball girls and boys were warming up stretching together to music – like a large dance troupe.

Three practice courts were full of players hitting on the “dirt” – red clay courts - before the matches began. Children were playing on minicourts with foam balls in the Fun Zone. Friendly hosts and hostesses were dressed in retro attire – navy blazers and white pants for the gentleman ushers, drop waist white pleated dresses with matching sweaters and a chic cloche (hat) for the ladies. Roland Garros white panama fedoras with navy bands were everywhere.

Our theme of the day was to follow “les Americaines” (the American women). There were 3 playing on the outside courts that day. There are 17 outside courts and 4 stadium courts at Roland Garros. Our tickets don’t admit us to Suzanne Lenglen stadium court where Serena would play.

We started on court 5 with Irina Falconi (winner in 3 sets over Bulgarian Sesil Karatantcheva). We moved to court 7 where we could watch the match on the court in front of us and stand-up to see two more courts behind. After a 3-hour 5set match between two young Aussies (Kokkinakis and Tomic), we saw Sloane Stevens and Madison Keys win in straight sets against Belinda Benic from Switzerland and Heather Watson of Great Britain. It was after 5pm and we were expecting guests for dinner. Time to find the gate, our mini-van chauffeur and back to the metro.

It was a wonderful day in the sun, in the park, beside the courts. Au revoir Roland Garros and Paris…until we meet again.

Have FUN, Make new FRIENDS, and Get Fit play more tennis Rockingham County.

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The participants shown were the recent winners in the local MLB Pitch, Hit & Run competition held at Freedom Park in April. The Eden Parks & Recreation Department has been hosting the event for over 25 years.

12 of these winners now advance to Hickory, NC to participate in the Sectional Competition to be held on Saturday, May 30th at L. P. Frans Stadium.

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall City of Eden to host O-Zone and Major Small League State Tournaments at Freedom Park The City of Eden will host the North Carolina Dixie Youth Baseball O-Zone and Major Small League State Tournaments at Freedom Park from July 17 – 24. There will be a cookout for all players, coaches and their families beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 17 and the Opening Ceremony will begin at 7. North Carolina Dixie Youth Officials will welcome and introduce all

players and coaches and then the mayor will welcome everyone to Freedom Park and the City of Eden. The mayor will throw out the first pitch and Opening Ceremonies will conclude at approximately 8 p.m. The tournament will get underway on Saturday at 11 a.m. and there will be games played on two fields each day through July 24.

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 World Series. For more information on this tournament and game times, please contact the City of Eden, Parks and Recreation Department at 6232110, option 3.

Eden Police Sergeant’s complete Leadership Training The Eden Police Department wishes to congratulate Sergeant Anthony Welch, Sergeant Jimmy Hart and Sergeant David Lamberth for their recent completion of the Piedmont Leadership Academy (PLA) and

their hard work and dedication to completing the academy.

The Piedmont Welch Leadership Academy Lamberth consists of six sessions spaced out over a term fessional commitment of six-months and is an to their respective agenin-depth examination cies and communities. of leadership issues Sergeant and practices that are Anthony Welch, either utilized, or Sergeant Jimmy Hart should be utilized in and Sergeant David the law enforcement Hart Lamberth graduated community where the Piedmont Leadership student is responsible Academy on June 5, for much of the learning process. The mission of the 2015. Chief Pyrtle commented Piedmont Leadership Academy is “They worked diligently to comto develop current and future plete the academy and I am conleaders; providing them with fident their participation has reinchallenges to increase their forced and strengthened their knowledge and skills while max- abilities to lead our department imizing their potential, promot- into the future.” ing accountability, creating trust and inspiring personal and pro-

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The City of Reidsville Recognized as 2015 Playful City USA Community 241 communities exhibiting Playability to be recognized as part of 2015 Playful City USA Program The City of Reidsville is being honored with a 2015 Playful City USA designation for the second year in a row. In partnership with the Humana Foundation, KaBOOM! is honoring cities, towns and counties across the country for making their communities more playable.

“The City of Reidsville has a strong park system, a variety of recreational amenities and a Citywide wellness initiative,” Mayor Jay Donecker said. “We know that play not only promotes the physical well-being of our residents but also creates a better overall quality of life for our City.”

Hopscotch sidewalks, structured recess programs, mandated neighborhood play spaces, city-wide play days and mobile recreation vehicles are all ways in which these communities are appealing to residents, and attracting and retaining residents.

“Playability is crucial to the success of our future communities, and we are proud of the work these cities and leaders are doing to provide a better quality of life for all residents, and especially families,” says KaBOOM! President James Siegal. “Play provides a competitive advantage for cities looking to attract and retain residents. With these esteemed leaders, and our friends and partners across the country, we continue to prioritize play for all kids.”

To learn more about these cities, see the full list of the 241 communities named 2015 Playful City USA honorees, or to gather more information on the Playful City USA program, visit www.playfulcityusa.org. We also encourage you to take part in the conversation on #playability with these thought leaders on Twitter and Facebook.

KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to giving all kids – particularly those growing up in poverty in America – the childhood they deserve filled with balanced and active play, so they can thrive. Since 1996, KaBOOM! has collaborated with partners to build, open or improve nearly 16,300 playgrounds, engaged more than one million volunteers and served 8.1 million kids. KaBOOM! creates great places to play, inspires communities to promote and support play, and works to drive the national discussion about the importance of play in fostering healthy and productive lives. To learn why #playmatters: visit kaboom.org or join the conversation at twitter.com/kaboom or facebook.com/kaboom.

Bazaar to raise money for church The Ladies of Guerrant Springs Baptist Church will be hosting a Christmas in July Bazaar on Sat., July 11, 2015, from 8am-2pm in the church fellowship hall.

We have a variety of vendors displaying their products for sale and for future orders. Also, the Ladies of Guerrant Springs Baptist will have Breakfast\Brunch items, baked goods, and drinks available for purchase, as well as Silent Auction gift baskets and other craft items.

All proceeds will go toward the purchase of new hymnals for our church. You may dedicate a hymnal to a loved one's memory or an honorarium hymnal for a donation of $10.

We invite everyone to come and enjoy an early glimpse of Christmas, do some shopping, make some new friends, and enjoy breakfast. Our address is 2505 Guerrant Springs Road, Ruffin, NC. Please call 3362809226 for further information.

Lois Dunn, Coordinator Beverly Maines, Assistant Coordinator Ladies of Guerrant Springs Baptist

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@ Home with ADTS

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The vision continues Oak Hills Swim Club Get out of the heat and into the pool at Oak Hills Swim Club, located at 436 E. Stadium Drive in Eden. Family memberships remain at $450 this year with individual memberships at $250. Call Teresa Evans at 336-627-7958 for more information.

Novant Health Cardiology Eden - Buy Local!

This practice is located at 518 S. Van Buren Road, Suite 5 in Eden.

Three cardiologists are available to serve you. Supporting this practice, helps our city’s largest employer—Morehead Memorial Hospital.

Patronizing other cardiology practices in Eden only helps competitive health systems. Buying local also includes health care. Call Novant Health Cardiology Eden at 336-623-1551.

Summit Place Home ownership is a real possibility in Eden’s new Friendly Road Summit Place. New three- bedroom, 2-2.5 baths in a beautiful wooded area are available starting at $89,500. For more information on these beautiful homes, contact The Wright Company at 336-623-8481 or visit www.thrwrightcoinc.com Dyer’s Summer is here as you may have noticed with these warm temperatures. Dyer’s has what you need for outdoor projects big and small.

Their experienced staff is glad to assist you. Dyer’s is located at 233 Hamilton Street. Call 336-612-3839.

Yono Express—Returns to Eden This Japanese restaurant is located at its former location in the Eden Mall, 201 E. Meadow Road. They will serve appetizers, including sushi rolls, fried rice, hibachi or teriyaki dishes. They have daily specials. Call 336-623-1828 for more information or take-out.

Turner Organizing Solutions Summer is a great time of year to clean out your old stuff and get organized. Donna Turner, owner of Turner Organizing Solutions, can help eliminate the stress and clutter of a disorganized home or office.

Call Donna at 336-616-6344.

Downtown Deli The downtown deli is located at 637 Washington Street in the Historic Leaksville downtown area of Eden. They serve a variety of deli sandwiches, hot dogs, all beef Sabretts, sides, drinks and ice cream. Call 336-612-2763 for takeout.

City of Eden Recognized as 2015 Playful City USA Community 241 communities exhibiting Playability to be recognized as part of 2015 Playful City USA Program The City of Eden, North Carolina is being honored with a 2015 Playful City USA designation for the second time in the past two years. In partnership with the Humana Foundation, KaBOOM! is honoring cities, towns and counties across the country for making their communities more playable.

Hopscotch sidewalks, structured recess programs, mandated neighborhood play spaces, city-wide play days and mobile recreation vehicles are all ways in which these communities are appealing to residents, and attracting and retaining residents.

“Playability is crucial to the success of our future communities, and we are proud of the work these cities and leaders are doing to provide a better quality of life for all residents, and especially families,” says KaBOOM! President, James Siegal. “Play provides a competitive advantage for cities looking to attract and retain residents. With these esteemed leaders, and our friends and partners across the country, we continue to prioritize play for all kids.”

To learn more about these cities, see the full list of the 241 communities named 2015 Playful City USA honorees, or to gather more information on the Playful City USA program, visit www.playfulcityusa.org. We also encourage you to take part in the conversation on #playability with these thought leaders on Twitter and Facebook.

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As you read this, I am coming into the final turn of my tenure as Executive Director for Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County.

My last official day at ADTS is August 5. I am leaving to pursue an opportunity to serve as Chief Operating Officer at Senior Services in Winston-Salem. This move will allow me to continue the work I am so passionate about, but closer to home. My daily one-way commute will be 20 minutes, as compared to 70 minutes, so this was an opportunity I simply could not refuse.

As you might imagine, I am leaving with mixed emotions.

For the past six years, I have had the honor and privilege of leading a team of incredible people who pour themselves daily into making life better for Rockingham County citizens. In fact, ADTS currently has 273 employees and more than 600 volunteers who make this magic happen every day. As I reflect back on the last six years, I am proud of what this team has accomplished to transform ADTS into a highly effective, awardwinning and respected nonprofit.

This transition began with our brand. For years, we were known as the Rockingham County Council on Aging. This title led most to believe that we were part of county government, when in actuality, we were an independent nonprofit organization with a volunteer board of directors. Our first major initiative was to launch a rebranding effort in November 2009. At that time, our name was changed to the current Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County. This new name was a truer reflection of the broad range of services we provide, beyond services to aging and seniors, but still reflected the fact that we serve the entire county population. This rebrand involved the creation of a new logo which we still use today, and the launch of our first ever website. Over the years, we have expanded our efforts to include branded logos for each program and other marketing and outreach efforts including Facebook and Twitter.

If you have not liked us on Facebook or followed us on Twitter, do so today (www.facebook.com/ ADTSRC) and (@ADTSRC).

Also as part of this rebrand, we updated the image of our transit division, giving them the name RCATS (Rockingham Community Access Transit Services). All the vans were given a new look with bright col-

Covington ors and our logo clearly visible.

We maintain this look today as our fleet continues to expand.

Did you know that our RCATS vans have driven nearly 700,000 miles during the past year, all within Rockingham County boundaries? This program alone served over 14,000 Rockingham County residents during the past 12 months, providing over 60,000 trips!

Another major effort during the past six years has been to shift our business model from one which relies primarily on federal and state funding to one which includes a broader array of funding sources with an increased reliance on individual and corporate donations, and on providing services on a fee-based schedule.

This effort began several years ago when we started offering Meals on Wheels to people interested in “purchasing” them. This allowed us to serve more people and provide a much needed service to homebound seniors who could afford the modest cost, without requiring them to wait for months. (our current wait time is more than 9 months.)

Soon after, we launched our @Home Assisted Living initiative which included private-pay options for in home care, meals, adult day and transportation.

Since then, we have added private pay Companion Care to the mix, which meets a critical need for seniors who don’t yet need hands-on personal care, but still require assistance to remain safely in their home. All these programs continue to grow as more and more people learn that they are an available, and a realistic alternative to moving out of your home into an institutional setting.

We launched our Corporate Partner program last July and it continues to grow. This fall, we will conduct our first ever Fall Fund Drive to raise funds to eliminate the Meals on Wheels waiting list. You will hear more about this soon.

During this same time, we rebranded our Friendship Adult Day Care as the LEAF Center (Life Enrichment and Friendship) and were successful in acquiring a dual license to provide adult day care AND adult day health services. This change gave us the ability to serve seniors with memory loss and dementia-related needs. As a result, the LEAF Center continues to grow and meet the needs of more and more people each month. It is perhaps the best kept secret in

Rockingham County and we are working hard to change that. If you know of someone who is caring for a family member at home, let them know about the LEAF Center and encourage them to give us a call to arrange a free visit. We are incredibly excited about our partnership with the Reidsville Senior Center which is currently under construction.

This new, state-of-the-art building will include an 8,000 square foot Adult Day wing that will be operated by ADTS. This will allow us the opportunity to provide a full range of services on site including bathing and hair care, offering a true alternative to nursing home placement. To learn more, call Asheley Cooper at 336-623-1020.

Of all the progress and change our team has accomplished over the past six years, perhaps the most exciting is the birth of public transportation for Rockingham County through the addition of the skat bus system.

This effort began more than 5 years ago as a simple conversation with Meggan Odell, Senior Director of Transit Services for ADTS. The vision was that ADTS would establish a fixedroute bus system where people could go to any of the designated stops, pay $1 and get on the bus.

Well… in case you are not aware, that vision is now reality with the addition of the Western Rockingham skat route last month! It all began in January 2013 in Eden where we launched a very successful route. The Reidsville route was added in August 2014 and at that time, connector routes were added from Eden to Reidsville and Reidsville to Wentworth. With the launch last month of the Western route, we also added a connector from Madison to Wentworth. Plans are to add additional feeder routes over time from outlying communities. This work led the N.C. Association on Aging to recognize Meggan as their “Guiding Star” for 2015, an award given to the outstanding manager or program supervisor in the aging network across N.C. - way to go Meggan!

I am so pleased that ADTS daily lives out our mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals by empowering them to achieve optimum health and well-being, independence and participation in the community.

The ADTS Board has appointed Cathy B. Powers as Interim Executive Director. Cathy has been with ADTS for more than 18 years and knows the organization and area well. She will continue to lead the ADTS Team to do great things for the residents of Rockingham County. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve these past 6 years!

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School is Cool!

Williamsburg Elementary 4th Grade Students Participate in “The Walking Classroom” Students in Mrs. Robertson's 4th grade class at Williamsburg Elementary recently participated in "The Walking Classroom."

Students walked 2-3 times per week and learned while they walked by listening to podcasts through earbuds connected to "Walkits." Students loved getting out for fresh air and exercise while learning at the same time. Lessons were followed by class discussions, activities and comprehension quizzes.

Bethany Elementary Celebrates May Day On May 1, Bethany Elementary held their annual celebration of the arrival of spring with the observation of May Day. Each class voted for a Lady and Knight to represent them on the May Court. In addition fifth grade students chose a King and Queen. Entertainment was provided by each grade level for the May Court. This year’s theme was Bethany’s Favorite Blockbuster Movie Themes. A wide variety of music styles from popular tunes spanning the past thirty years were choreographed and presented. This performance was enjoyed by students, staff, family and the area community as well as the 2015 May Court. The program was culminated with Monroeton Elementary the traditional May Pole Dance performed by Rising Star Banquet fifth grade students.

Recently, Monroeton Elementary hosted their annual Rising Star Banquet. Students and their family members were invited for a special dinner where one child from each classroom was recognized by their teacher. Students were chosen by their teachers because they have shown great improvements throughout the school year. Congratulations to Monroeton Elementary’s 20142015 Rising Stars!

Elementary School Artists Give “Celebrating Summer” Artwork to Rockingham County Tax Administration!

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Thanks to some kindergarten students, Rockingham County Tax Administration is ready for the sun to shine in for the summer season!

A new, artwork display was presented to Rockingham County Tax Administration and posted in the lobby of Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth. The bright, vibrant artwork is courtesy of Cami Gunn's kindergarten students at Central Elementary School in Eden. Gunn is the daughter of Babbi Moore, Tax Administration's Personal Property Manager.

Happy July 4th!

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On May 22 the American Legion, William Johnson Post 534 Commander (C.D. Grant), Post Service Officer (David Califf), Post Riders Director (Ronnie Vipperman), Post Admin Clerk (Savannah Slaughter), and Morehead High School JROTC Cadets, (Cadet Cpt. Richmond James, Cadet Cpt. Fursternberg Brenner, Cadet 2nd Lt. Kimberly Curry, and Cadet SSG Angie Martinez) presented a class on History to 82 3rd graders at Leaksville/Spray Elementary School. The class ranged from the folding and storage of the American Flag to the proper uses of the flag and the history behind the American Flag. Flag comic books were given to each student and teacher. The students had a great response to the class with question and answer time at the end.

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County earns Rural Grant NC Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and Assistant Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Patricia Mitchell announced in June that the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 15 grants or loans totaling more than $6.0 million with the commitment of 1,322 new jobs.

The RIA was established as part of the Rural Economic Development Division at the N.C. Department of Commerce to assist with the review and approval of grants for rural areas in the state. The grants-making programs of the division include assistance for building reuse and well as infrastructure including water and sewer.

Rockingham County was approved for a Buiding Reuse Program Grant / Loan: $500,000 to support the expansion of an 802,818 sq. ft. building located at 712 Henry Street in Eden. The building was constructed in 1917 and has been occupied by Karastan Rug Mills, division of Mohawk Industries, for the last 87 years. Karastan Rug Mills is a manufacturer of carpet, rugs, and other flooring for residential and commercial use. The company has committed to creating 40 new jobs.

The Building Reuse Program provides grants/loans to local governments to renovate vacant buildings, renovate and/or expand a building occupied by an existing North Carolina company, and/or renovate, expand or construct health care facilities that will lead to the creation of new, full-time jobs.

JULY 2015 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 29 H Congratulations to the 2015 RCS Superintendent's Art Contest Winners!

School is Cool!

4-Hers at District 4-H Activity Day at A&T University on June 13, 2015. (left to right) Willow Gatewood, Skye Gatewood, Emily Holmes, Alice Holmes, Ashland Pruitt, Lydia Ryan, Xio Micciulla and Breanna McDonough.

4-H Youth Win at District 4-H Presentations Contest On June 13, Rockingham County 4-H youth competed at the North Central 4-H District Activity Day in Guilford County at A&T University. Rockingham County 4-H was among youth that were from the 19 surrounding counties in the district. The top competitors in each category get to move onto the NC State 4H Presentations Contest in July in Raleigh. Rockingham County had seven presenters with two of them being a first time presenter at District Activity Day which is a big accomplishment! All of our 4-Hers gave very professional presentations and we are proud of them all. The participants were Emily Holmes, Alice Holmes, Breanna McDonough, Xio Micciulla, Willow Gatewood, Skye Gatewood and Lydia Ryan.

Rockingham County 4-Hers’ results were as follows; Emily won bronze in Careers & Entrepreneurship, Alice Holmes won silver in Citizenship & Community Service, Breanna McDonough won gold in Environmental Science, Willow Gatewood won silver in Forestry & Wildlife, Skye Gatewood won

gold in Small & Companion Animals and Lydia Ryan won gold in Wheels & Engines.

Lydia Ryan, Skye Gatewood, Willow Gatewood, Alice Holmes and Breanna McDonough all qualified for the NC State 4-H Presentations contest!

Ashland Pruitt competed in the District 4-H Fashion Revue.

She made a beautiful sun dress that she modeled. She modeled in front of the judges and was interviewed about her dress making.

There was also a district talent show at the event. Willow Gatewood performed an original song she wrote. She was chosen as one of the top two talents in the district so she performed for everyone at the awards ceremony.

We are so very proud of all of our Rockingham County 4Hers! Congratulations to all of our 4-H youth, you made Rockingham County proud!!

For more information about 4-H in Rockingham County contact Morgan Maness, 4-H Agent at 336-342-8230 or mcmaness @ncsu.edu.

Making Way for Monarchs at Stoneville Elementary Monarch butterflies have been a welcomed site at the Butterfly Garden of Stoneville Elementary School for over 2 decades. The garden is the release site for the butterflies raised by the second graders every year. The Stoneville Garden Club established and dedicated this outdoor learning space to the students and staff of Stoneville Elementary School. This year, the garden is undergoing an extensive renovation. This renovation is under the direction of Rockingham County Schools Instructional Technology Specialist Merea Bridges and Stoneville Elementary School Media Specialist Maryann Horsley, who is currently working on an Environmental Education Certification. The renovation began with the clearing of brush this past fall.

On Saturday, May 30, several staff and community members attended the Butterfly Garden Restoration Day hosted by Ms. Horsley and Ms. Bridges. During this concentrated effort, community members spent several hours weeding, mowing, rototilling and spraying the garden.

With the passing of retired teacher and Stoneville Garden Club member Leota Deaton, Merea Bridges stated, "the garden has become a legacy to her long time friend". Future plans include laying river rock around the garden benches and mulching. Many of the products used in the garden have been donated by Stoneville area businesses.

Principal Jason Hyler would like to expand the area to include an outdoor classroom during the next phase of the renovation. Future plans also include the renovation of the blue bird trail and the weather station, which were also created by the Stoneville Garden Club.

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Magdalene Boyd High School Winner Rockingham County High School Not pictured: Nikkia Lowe - Honorable Mention - Morehead High School

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Dillard Elementary Holds Spring Carnival On Saturday, May 2, Dillard Elementary held its Spring Carnival for students and their families.

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20th Annual July 4th Fun Parade Saturday, July 4th beginning at 9:30am on the route throughout the neighborhood. Meet in the parking lot of Fair Funeral Home at 9am. Everyone welcome, children and adults. Dress in your red, white and blue best, decorate your bikes, wagons, strollers, golf carts and floats.

For parade information call 336-627-8918 and speak to Alice or Ann Fair.

There will be watermelon for everyone after the walk and prizes for the best in over 20 catagories.

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The Senior Scoop Fun Activities at Senior Centers throughout Rockingham County

Eden Senior Center 508 Orchard Ave, Eden - Call 627-4711

• Corn Hole -Every Thursday at 10:00 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center • Friends Club –Meetings are the second and the 4th Tuesdays of each month during the summer from 10-11 at the Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to come join the fun and fellowship. Second Tuesday Heart Healthy Club (Eden Drug ) 4th Tuesday Lunch outing (at chosen restaurant) or field trip bingo.

• Legal Aid will be July 9 at 10:00am call 1-800-951-2257 to make an appointment • Exercise with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We walk the track at 8:00- 8:30 and at 8:30-9:00 Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights.

• Play Mah Jongg – Thursdays at 11:00. Come & learn or play. Schedule varies, call before you come.

• Eating Right when the Budget is tight - Taught by FDA. Twice in July & Aug. Call for details • Rook - Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 and play from 1:00pm until 4:00 pm on Wednesdays.

• Hand and Foot – Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 on Tuesdays • Bingo Bash at 9:00 on Monday July 20th • Pickle ball- Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We play every Friday at 10:00 at Bridge Street Recreation Center • Computer - computer lab open (see calendar for open times) • Community Garden - If interested in joining our community garden please cal Carla at 627-4711

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

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

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

• Pickleball: If you would like to learn and see what Pickleball is all about please come on out to our clinics Fridays

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

• Quilting Bees - 1st Tuesday of each month from 10-11:30am/FREE- all levels of quilters welcome • Tap Dance - Mondays from 2:30-3:30 pm. $25 a month/discounted for SilverSneaker members • Rook - Mondays from 9-11:30 am/FREE • Pickleball - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 am/FREE • Chair exercise Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 am/FREE for SilverSneakers members • Shag- beginner and intermediate levels Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. $7.50 per class or $30 a month • Cornhole- Mondays at 10:00 am/FREE • Movie Mondays -Every Monday at 1:00 pm Playing holiday movies each week/FREE • Fit and Strong exercise class- Cardio & Strength class begins January 5th FREE/ call 548-2789 to register

Center for Active Retirement - Wentworth 141 and 164 Tyre Dodson Road, in Wentworth (Behind the Old Courthouse in Wentworth) (336) 349-2343

• The Rockingham County Bookmobile will resume serving CAR attendees. The 4th Monday of the month from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The unit will be at the Annex.

• Line Dancing. Class meets weekly in the Annex. Mondays from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Cost $2 per hour or $3 a week. Instructor Donna Stone. Please come and try - you just might find that you like it.

• Games: Bingo. Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or Rook. Tuesdays from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Blood Pressure Screening: A nurse from ADTS will come to the Center for Active Retirement the 1st Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. A blood pressure monitor is available on site. To make reservations, voice concerns, request information and/or referrals, call 336-637-8428 • Senior Aerobics. Mon’s, Wed’s, and Fri’s from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. In the lower level of CAR 141 Tyre Dodson Road. With the exception of above noted days and times, the room is available for usage from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. We use a variety of videos in this FREE course.

• Excercise Equipment. We have PACE (Programmed Accommodating Circuit Excercise) equipment utilizes hydraulic resistance machines that match the effort of the user at any fitness level (accommodating resistance). Also, available is a stationary bike and a gravity rider machine.

-Jewlery: Wire-wrapped Ring - Class will meet July 8 from 9:00am – 12:00pm in the Annex. Supplies provided and refreshments served. Cost: $20 Instructor: Linda Wilson -Lunch & Learn: Foot Care July 20 @ 1200 Noon - It’s important to put “your best foot forward”.

Join us in the main building for a free session on how to practice good foot care. Light Lunch will be served. Pre-register by calling 637-8428 -Lunch and Learn: Are you Suffering from Guilt? - July 27 @ 12:00 Noon. Guilt is to the soul what pain is to the body. Pain itself is not a good thing, but it does serve a purpose. It alerts you that there is something amiss that requires corrective action. Join us in the Main Building for “stop feeling guilty” tips. Light lunch will be served. Pre-register by calling 637-8428 TRIPS -Mabry Mills - July 30 - Enjoy a country-style meal (at your expense), visit the gift shop, Nancy’s Candy Factory, and B&B Market in Cana.

Leave CAR @ 8:30am with expected return by 6:00pm. Payment Due by July 16. COST: $15 for van transportation ONLY -Advanced Computer Class - Class will meet Thursdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm. It will end July 9 (no class July 2).

-Introduction to Word - Class will meet Thursdays from 9:00am – 12:00pm beginning July 16.

COST: $50 for the 10 week session. Instructor: Linda Wilson -Evidenced Based Class – Matter of Balance - New St. Paul Church, Eden. In this FREE 8-week workshop you will learn practical strategies to manage falls. Class meets Wednesdays from 10:30am 12:30pm. Supplies and refreshments provided.

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Trout N About Race Through the Smith River

A participant from last year's Trout N About Race happily wades through the Smith River on her way to the finish.

The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) held the second annual Trout N About 5k race on sections of the Fieldale and Textile Heritage trails, and through the beautiful Smith River in Fieldale, Virginia on May 30th. All proceeds from the event will support DRBA's environmental education programs, like Trout in the Classroom.

The Fieldale and Textile Heritage Trails are part of the Smith River Trail System maintained and supported by Henry County Parks and Recreation.

The address for the Fieldale Access is located at 3521 S. River

Road Fieldale, Virginia.

The race offered a fun course with some elevation changes going through private property through scenic forest and back down the Fieldale Trail through the Smith River in knee deep water, with a safety rope and volunteers nearby, and finally over the Textile Heritage Trail and back to the access.

New for 2015 was a multirace opportunity - the DRBA Race Series.

Three events, including the Trout-N-About 5.5K, the Run with the Cows 5K on September 29th in Wentworth, NC and the Apple Dumpling 5K

on October 17th in Stuart, VA. Details can be viewed at www.danriver.org/ drba-raceseries. Sign up now for a registration discount, prizes, goodie bags, and family fun!

The Dan River Basin Association's mission is to preserve and promote the natural and cultural resources of the Dan River Basin through recreation, stewardship, and education.

DRBA's environmental education programs, like Trout in the Classroom, are spread throughout the basin currently reaching eight counties throughout Virginia and North Carolina.

Through programs like TIC, DRBA has shared meaningful watershed experiences with thousands of children and families, and hope to reach many more.

These programs are supported by donations from individuals such as Dr. David Jones, a local Orthodontist in Martinsville who founded the TIC program in Virginia in 2005, and through support from foundations like the Harvest Foundation, Reidsville Area Foundation, and the Danville Regional Foundation.

For more information, see www.danriver.org.

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Woodall named SRO of the Year Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office congratulates Corporal Shane Woodall, School Resource Officer (SRO) at Dalton McMichael get a High School, for being named the 2015 Floyd Ledbetter National SRO of the Year.

Corporal Woodall will be receiving the award at the National Conference being held in Florida from July 5th-10th. The North Carolina SRO State Association is paying Corporal Woodall’s travel and lodging expenses to the National Conference and the National SRO Association is waiving their conference fee based on his receiving the award.

Corporal Woodall has been a Deputy with the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office for 16 years and has been assigned as the SRO for McMichael School from 2003 to the present.

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For the Fun of it...

Two Guys Are Hunting In The Woods One of them spots a hole in the ground that looks unusually deep.

He picks up a rock and throws it in the hole, and never hears it hit the bottom.

"Try something heavier", the other man suggests. They find a rusty old anvil nearby, pick it up and throw it down the hole. Five seconds later a goat comes speeding toward the hole and falls in.

"What the heck was that?", one of the men say.

Just then another man runs up and says, "Please, have you seen my goat anywhere?!"

"Yes", they reply. "We just saw him run this way and jump into this hole!"

The man says, "That's impossible. I had him tied to an anvil.”

Sleeping Pill “Excuse me sir,” said the man to one of the stewards on an Amtrak Train, “I always get nauseous when I go on trains, so I am going to take a heavy sleeping pill, but please do whatever you can to make sure I get off when it stops in Baltimore. I really don’t want to miss my great aunt’s funeral.” “Sure thing!” said the steward happily, we’ll make sure you get off!”

Six hours later the train stopped in Washington D.C. and the man jumped out of his seat in a panic, “WHAT THE HECK! I ASKED YOU TO WAKE ME UP IN BALTIMORE!” “Oh boy! He looks mad!” Remarked the fellow behind him to his wife.

“Not half as mad as that other guy they carried off back in Baltimore.” She whispered back.

Church A mother took her little boy to church.

While in church the little boy said, “Mommy, I have to pee.”

The mother said to the little boy, “It’s not appropriate to say the word ‘pee’ in church. So, from now on whenever you have to ‘pee’ just tell me that you have to ‘whisper’.”

The following Sunday, the little boy went to church with his father and during the service said to his father, “Daddy, I have to whisper.“ The father looked at him and said, “Okay, just whisper in my ear.”

Coincidence or not? if. Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz equals. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26 then.

Knowledge = 11+14+15+23+12+5+4++7+5=96% Hardworking = 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11=98% Both are important, but fall just short of 100% but attitude = 1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5=100%

Mommy confessions 19 things every mother has secretly done 1. Let a kid pee in the yard.

2. Licked a pacifier clean.

3. Lied about it being bedtime.

4. Suggested the "let's see who can be quietest" game.

5. Taken a shower with an audience.

6. Used baby shampoo to shave her legs.

7. Used her shirt as a kleenex.

8. Told the dentist, "yes, of course I make them floss."

9. Gone back to sleep on damp sheets.

10. Taken gummy vitamins.

11. Worn the same thing three days in a row.

12. Run errands on the third day.

13. Held a child on her lap while using the bathroom.

14. Given underwear the "sniff test."

15. Claimed there was no dessert in the house.

16. Retrieved something from the toilet.

17. Caught reject, chewed - up food in her hands.

18. Thought, "aww, this kid is exactly like me."

19. Thought, "oh crap, this kid is exactly like me!"

A Toddlers Rules of Possession 1. If i like it, it’s mine.

2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine.

3. If i can take it from you, it’s mine.

4. If i had it a little while ago, it’s mine.

5. If it’s mine, it must NEVER appear to be yours in any way.

6. If i’m doing or building something, all the pieces are mine.

7. If it looks just like mine, it is mine.

8. If i saw it first, it’s mine.

9. If you are playing with something and you put it down, it automatically becomes mine.

10. If it’s broken, it’s yours.

Bridge A truck driver was driving along on the freeway. A sign comes up that reads, " Low Bridge Ahead." Before he knows it, the bridge is right ahead of him and he gets stuck under the bridge.

Cars are backed up for miles. Finally, a police car comes up.

The cop gets out of his car and walks to the truck driver, puts his hands on his hips and says, "Got stuck, huh?" The truck driver says, "No, I was delivering this bridge and ran out of gas.”

Red Hair

Mothers

So if a redhead goes is it called Ginger Snaps?

“Mothers are basically part of a scientific experiment to prove that sleep is not a crucial part of a human life.”

Pregnancy Q&A

Lawyer & Blonde

Q: Should I have a baby after 35?

A: No, 35 children is enough.

A lawyer boarded an airplane in New Orleans with a box of frozen crabs and asked a blonde stewardess to take care of them for him.

She took the box and promised to put it in the crew's refrigerator.

He advised her that he was holding her personally responsible for them staying frozen, mentioning in an arrogant manner that he was a lawyer, and threatened what would happen to her if she let them thaw out.

Shortly before landing in New York , she used the intercom to announce to the entire cabin, "Would the lawyer who gave me the crabs in New Orleans , please raise your hand?"

Not one hand went up.....so she took them home and ate them.

There are two lessons here:1. Lawyers aren't as smart as they think they are.

2. Blondes aren't as dumb as most folks think.

Q: I’m two months pregnant now.

When will my baby move?

A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.

Q: What is the most reliable method to determine a baby’s sex?

A: Childbirth.

Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she’s borderline irrational.

A: So what’s your question?

Q: My childbirth instructor says it’s not pain I’ll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?

A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.

Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?

A: Right after you find out you’re pregnant.

Q: Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labor?

A: Not unless the word “alimony” means anything to you.

Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?

A: Yes, pregnancy.

Q: Do I have to have a baby shower?

A: Not if you change the baby’s diaper very quickly.

Q: Our baby was born last week.

When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?

A: When the kids are in college.

What To Do With 5 Penguins In The Car A man drives into a gas station. The attendant goes to fill his tank and notices 5 penguins in the back seat. The attendant says, "Hey - why do you have 5 penguins in your car?"

The driver says, "I KNOW! I was just stopped at a light back there and they climbed into my car and now I don't know what to do!"

The attendant thinks for a second and says, "I'll tell you what I'd do - I'd take them to the zoo."

The driver says, "That's a good idea - I'll do that!"

A week later the driver pulls into the gas station and the attendant sees the same 5 penguins, only now they're wearing sunglasses. The attendant asks, "What are you doing?! I thought I told you to take those penguins to the zoo!"

"We did go! We had a great time! Today we're going to the beach!”

ID ten T error I was having trouble with my computer. So I called David, the 11 year old next door whose bedroom looks like Mission Control, and asked him to come over.

David clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem.

As he was walking away, I called after him, "So, what was wrong?"

He replied, "It was an ID ten T error."

I didn't want to appear stupid, but nonetheless inquired, "An ID Ten T error?

What's that? In case I need to fix it again."

David grinned, "Haven't you ever heard of an ID ten T error before?"

"No", I replied.

"Write it down," he said, "and I think you'll figure it out."

So I wrote down: I D 1 0 T I used to like that little boy

Drunk

Southern Word Doohickey. An object or thing whose name you do not know or have forgotten. Other variations inculde whatchamacallit and thingamajig.

Why does toilet paper need a commercial. Who is not buying toilet paper?

3 drunk guys entered a taxi. The taxi driver knew that they were drunk so he started the engine and turned it off again. Then said, “We have reached your destination.” The 1st guy gave him money and the 2nd guy said “Thank you.”

The 3rd guy slapped the driver. The driver was shocked thinking the 3rd drunk knew what he did. But then he asked “What was that for?” The 3rd guy replied, “Control your speed next time, you nearly killed us.”

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Senate Vote could have huge impact on Eden

Hospital needs you to call your representative Decisions made in the state legislature impact everyone in the state, including the way hospitals provide care to patients. At present there are a couple of proposals in the state legislature that could seriously affect anyone who becomes a patient in a North Carolina hospital.

“This particular proposal has the potential to do significant damage to our ability to carry out our mission,” was a quote from a letter sent to each employee of Morehead Memorial Hospital.

“We must stand up and voice our grave concerns.”

On Monday, June 15, the North Carolina Senate released a draft budget proposal that, if becomes law, will dismantle infrastructure in North Carolina and significantly threaten the financial well-being of Morehead Hospital as well as hundreds of hospitals across the state.

Howard Ainsley, CEO and President of Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden said, “We must stand up and express our concerns... patient access to care will be affected... costs will go up.” In his report to the press, he emphasized that we must maintain the Sales Tax Refund, and keep the Certificate of Need in place. They must also carefully consider Medicaid Management, which is funded at 6.5 million per year, covering only 81% of the cost of these patients. This could result in a 10% reduction in needed Medicaid care under an incentivized for-profit management program, costing Morehead $650,000 in receipts.

Morehead Memorial

Hospital is one of the largest employers in Rockingham County, and serves as the hub for community programs and support groups, providing services in the community to keep patients close to home. This proposed budget could cripple the ability to provide jobs and services.

The budget, as it is currently written, would allow for-profit entities to manage medical patients, eventually eliminating our not-for-profit sales and use tax exemption, and would also repeal the Certificate of Need law. These two changes could irreparably damage the hospital’s ability to respond to unexpected emergencies, care for the indigent, the frail elderly and others with serious health complications; seriously injuring the ability to provide access to care in our community. This budget is an assault on patients and team members of hospitals alike.

Despite an anticipated $400 million surplus in the general fund this year, Senate leaders have proposed a plan that promises to cut more than $1.2 billion in revenue from hospitals and put more than 17,000 jobs in our state at risk. The Sales Tax Refund cap will result in a $600,000 loss for Morehead alone, other parts of the budget will result in $650,000 loss in Medicare Management fees, and the Certificate of Need repeal could result in millions eliminated from the hospitals income.

The Non-Profit Sales and Use Tax Refund Cap section 32.18 reduces the cap on sales tax refund for the next five years,

resulting in a $1 million sales tax refund cap in 2020. This proposal would affect all non-profit organizations, and could cripple the hospitals which already face extreme financial pressures from costly federal government mandates, reductions due to the affordable care act, and increasing volumes of charity care and bad debt. The additional cuts resulting from the Senate budget as written will likely result in higher insurance premiums and continue increasing health care costs for small businesses that pay for health care.

The Senate plan weakens the already fragile health care system in our state especially in rural areas, by eliminating the Certificate of Need requirement, making it possible for for-profit businesses to come in and offer the same services without proving there is a need, yet those businesses would not be run under the rules that a hospital is under, and could refuse treatment to those who they believe couldn’t pay. As the budget is proposed the Certificate of Need in the first year, would be repealed for new beds or a change in capacity at acute care hospitals, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, and kidney disease treatment centers.

Morehead Memorial Hospital recently asked all of their staff to call their state representatives. They are also requesting all citizens to do the same concerning this matter. Sylvia Grogan of Morehead Hospital said, “The public has power to influence decisions and change votes.”

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You can help by voicing your strong opposition to the Sentate Budget Proposals concerning the Non-Profit Sales and Use Tax Refund Cap and the Certificate of Need Repeal. If the representative is not in, tell the office assistant and ask them to pass it on. Explain to them that the budget proposal could cripple our hospital’s ability to provide care to patients and will result in difficult decisions about jobs and services. Also share that hospitals will be unable to absorb all of these changes at once, and that their constituent’s healthcare in their district will suffer.

Hospital finances depend on the balance of the insured patients which money can be made, to balance out those other patients for nonpayment sources of which money is lost. Given our hospitals precarious financial situation, we can’t afford these for the detriments.

Most will remember the layoffs of December 2014, when

Morehead laid off and phased out vacancies for 52 positions. They continue to evaluate each and every program to make sure it works.

Call or email today! Be sure to ask your representative, “Can I count on you to stand up and oppose this budget proposal in order to protect patients and their caregivers in our community?”

Senator Phil Berger Phil.Berger@ncleg.net, Raleigh office 919-733-5708.

NC House Of Rep. Bryan Holloway Bryan.Holloway@ncleg.net, Raleigh office 919-733-5609 NC House Rep. Bert Jones Bert.Jones@ncleg.net, Raleigh office - 919-733-5779 When asked if Morehead was at risk of a shutdown, President Ainsley stated, “That is not an option.” Although challenged as it is now, he said they continue to work on being a low cost, high quality provider.

In June Rakestraw Insurance Center, Inc., officially opened their newest office in Wentworth, beside the courthouse with a ribbon cutting and barbecue lunch.

There were informative games for the community as well as information provided to one and all.

This newest location address is 128 Hwy. 65 Reidsvile and phone is 336-637-8099

County 4-H Members Attend 2015 Citizenship North Carolina Focus

by Morgan Maness

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 than125 youth and adults representing over 60 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.

Ray Hairston and Lynyanna Rankin represented Rockingham County at the June 15-17 conference. Through various conference sessions and facilitated discussions, delegates learned and shared information related to local, state and national government as well as learned how they could make an impact in the area of citizenship.

The highlight of the conference was the Legislative Breakfast where delegates had a chance to meet and have photos taken with their elected officials.

Following the breakfast, dele-

Lynyanna Rankin and Ray Hairston gates traveled to the Legislative Building in Raleigh to meet with their elected officials and their staff.

4-H Citizenship North Carolina Focus is sponsored by North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives – Touchstone Energy. North Carolina 4-H is Cooperative Extension’s youth development program.

For more information on this event or other 4-H programs, please contact Morgan Maness, 4-H Agent in Rockingham County at mcmaness@ncsu.edu or 336-342-8230.

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Food Grant from LDS benefits Salvation Army A $4,000 Humanitarian received from the church. enough supplemental food for a Food Order grant from The “The two corps were blessed week based on the number of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- to be able to receive meats to family members. Like CCM, the day Saints (LDS) Red Cross tries to has boosted the provide extras for Fifth Annual children during the Rockingham summer.

Countywide Food The Rockingham Drive past its County Veterans 40,000-pound goal Coalition serves for this year. many veterans and Each of the five their families by agencies selected providing them up to four items for food and other a total approxinecessities such as mately $670 each the shampoo and from a master list a deodorant they couple of weeks ordered. Some of ago. They picked those families are up their choices those whose main May 14 after The American Red Cross Volunteer Gary Forrester, left, provider is serving and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Salvation Army in the Armed Saints Elder Daniel Edwards packs food into the truck received the Services – often Red Cross truck. delivery in overseas.

Greensboro.

Curtis Pierce noted “It is a great privilege to stock our freezers and continue to that Rockingham County has work with others who are work- help feed the hungry in our coun- approximately 100 homeless veting to alleviate the suffering ty,” O’Bryant said, noting the erans who require food and other around us,” said Bishop Dustan corps served more than 22,145 assistance so every item received Martin of the Eden Ward of LDS meals last year and filled 8,103 by the organization is greatly Church. food boxes so “this food was very appreciated.

Items received by the agen- much needed.”

“Filling these food orders with cies included a variety of meats “Hands of God greatly commodities from the Bishop's such as roasts, ground beef and appreciates the food that was pro- Storehouse is the perfect way to chicken, as well as spaghetti vided by The Church of Jesus share these sacred resources sauce, macaroni and cheese, rice, Christ of Latter-Day Saints which come from the fasting and dried pinto beans, canned fruits, through their Humanitarian Food contributions of the members of peanut butter, rice, jams/jellies efforts, said secretary Cathy The Church of Jesus Christ of and peaches. The Rockingham Cardwell.

Latter-day Saints,” Martin said.

County Veteran’s Coalition also “There is a tremendous need ordered shampoo and deodorant for food in Western Rockingham since their families and especially County. We have a lot of elderly the homeless veterans use a lot of people who are finding it more these items. and more difficult to stretch their “The Rockingham County Social Security checks to meet Food Drive is vital to the resi- their needs.

Massage Therapy dents of Rockingham County,” “With schools closing for the said Blake Dawson, second coun- summer, many children who eat 594 Pierce St., Eden selor of the Ward of The Church their meals at school and are 627-HEAL (4325) of Jesus Christ of Latter-day benefactors of the Backpack Saints. “This grant will add need- Program, will not have that food Bonnie Kober Lic.#314 ed items to the agencies through- throughout the summer,” 1 Hour - $55 out the county.”

Cardwell said. “There will be an 30 min. $30 Other agencies benefiting even greater demand on our Food Certified Iridologist from the Humanitarian Food Pantry.

Iris Reading $15 Order grant were The Salvation “The food we received will Army in Eden which operates a go a long way to providing for NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS soup kitchen five days a week those who so desperately need the

By Appointment Only and has a food pantry; The help. We cannot thank you Salvation Army of Reidsville, enough for your generosity,” she Cooperative Christian Ministries told Bishop Martin. in Eden, Hands of God in Dale Hallett who manages Madison and the Rockingham the pantry at Cooperative County Chapter of the American Christian Ministries said she Red Cross, all of which operate wanted everyone to know that food pantries. “receiving the Humanitarian “I am filled with humility in Food Order helps us through the helping those that are less fortu- time when there is an increased nate and pray that we can stamp need.” out hunger in Rockingham She noted that with school County through generous dona- ending soon, more children tions,” Dawson said. would be impacted by the food Capt. Leona O’Bryant of their family receives through The Salvation Army, which also CCM. The organization gives serves Rockingham and Caswell extra food to families with counties, called the Humanitarian school-age children during the Food Order, the annual county- summer months. These bags wide food drive and a similar include items like Ravioli, Pop food drive held the second week Tarts, cereal and other things of May by the U.S. Postal children like.

Services as “indeed the biggest The Red Cross ordered individual outpouring of food since I have boxes of macaroni and cheese, been in Rockingham County! packages of rice, pinto beans and “Thank you to each of you instant potatoes. for your contribution as more ”This food will be incorporated than 8,000 families in into food from other sources to Rockingham County received make bags for our Food Clients,” groceries last year,” she said to said Pantry Coordinator Ada the public in general.

Wells, noting that number can O’Bryant also expressed average between 600-675 famigratitude for the food they lies each month. Clients receive

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Heroes Know No Gender Writen By Cheryl Walsh The article below was an entry in the 2015 Rockingham County Senior Arts Competition and took 1st place for Essays I have always been fascinated with history, but especially with World War II. It may have something to do with the fact that my dad fought in World War II and was stationed in Germany for two years. However, like most veterans of the great war, most never discussed or shared stories of the war. Seemingly because it was too sad and the memories just plain hurt.

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nothing impressive about her career in the Women’s Army Corp as a nurse.

After talking with her earlier at the church for those few minutes, I wondered why we had never honored or recognized these women veterans. Were they not all heroes of their time?

Perhaps I should be using the word heroine since these were women of war. But, after doing some research and learning their true contribution, I preferred to call them “heroes” like all the veterans who fought so gallantly in World War II. The United States Army had fewer than 1,000 nurses in the nursing corp when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Later by the end of World War II, 50,000 WACS had fought and served the United States of America. They fought under enemy fire in the field. as they drove ambulances and served in evacuation hospitals, hospital trains, ships and general hospitals overseas and in the United States. They served near the front lines and yes, they had casualties! Two hundred and one Army nurses died during the war. We can only imagine how many “heroes” we lost in the other nursing corps: USMC Women’s Reserve, WAVES, SPAR and The American Red Cross (“Focus“).

Lottie Gray Carroll, my friend from church, was born May 31, 1918 in Rockingham County, North Carolina. She will tell you quickly that she is a NC Spray girl. She attended Tri-City High School and joined the WACS after high school.

She was sent to Oglethorpe, Georgia for six weeks of basic training. Lottie Gray wanted to contribute to the war effort and do her part. Back in those times, it took a real effort and stamina for a woman to go off and become a part of the war effort.

She said a lot of times women were looked down upon if they joined up and left their family.

Twelve other local women rode in a truck to the bus station to go to basic training. Lottie was assigned to Biloxi, Mississippi, to work in the hospital . She was assigned to work with amputees and paralyzed veterans when they were brought home to the USA. Her hardest challenge was to stay objective and not get too personally attached to the wounded veterans. Lottie said, “I worked hard and always “went that extra mile for my patients.“ She became close to the other nurses in the Corp and many remained friends in different parts of the country until they passed. I was amazed that we had many women from Rockingham County that had served in various corps. Some mentioned were, Lucille Carter, Margaret Kelly, Mildred Dehart, Dottie Hand and Vera Shopshire.

Lottie Gray Carroll’s life moved on after she was stationed at Fort Bragg, NC, close to the end of the war. She would never forget what she saw during all her

years of serving and the privilege she felt to be able to nurse all those veterans that had paid such a price for freedom. Her favorite saying was, “I went in a lady; I came out a lady.”

Lottie Gray of Spray, North Carolina married Ernest M. Carroll who worked at Karastan in Leaksville, NC and she went to work for DuPont in Martinsville, VA for 27 years. Unfortunately, the love of her life died of meningitis after only 10 years of marriage. She continued to serve people through her devotion at Central Christian Church and volunteering at Morehead Hospital for 25 years. She loves the Lord and the Lord loves Lottie. When you meet this independent woman of 96 years of age, she radiates the goodness of her long life with her smile.

Lottie Gray tells me the name of her good friend that joined the Air Force Corps around the same time she did.

Her name is Polly Burnette and what a spirit I found in her. When I arrived at her home on Edgewood Drive, a blue uniformed nurse met me at the door.

I ask her if Ms. Burnette would like to meet me and talk about her World War II days and reminisce a little. I also told her that I had talked to her friend, Lottie.

She said yes and thus began a wonderful hour with a delightful 95 year old woman.

She was lying in the bed, propped up and smiling the most angelic smile I have ever seen. I sat beside her and she held my hand through the bedrail. We began to talk and she was having fun with all the memories. Her mind was as sharp as a tack and besides the wonderful smile, she had this glitter in her eyes and an attitude of “ if you only knew.”

Polly Burnette left Karastan Mills and went to Oglethorpe, GA for basic training in 1942.

She was ready to give her services for her country! In fact, when she signed up she was in the 8th grade and was only 14 years old.

She told the Air Force that she was 18 years old. She almost did not get inducted at Camp Butner because she did not meet the weight requirements. She is a small person and she only weighted 92 lbs. The requirement by the Air Force Corps was 100 lbs. The recruiting lady told her to eat nothing but bananas!

Polly said she ate bananas for 1218 hours. Sure enough, late the following day, she weighed in at 103 lbs. She married while in service to her local boyfriend Robert Bernall Burnette in 1943.

He was in the Navy and was on a battleship serving as a cook; however, they saw each other as often as they could. After basic training, she was assigned to Fort Smith in Arkansas where she was put into motor/transfer school. She stated, “I drove trucks, jeeps, anything with wheels, plus it was my job to fix or maintain any and all vehicles belonging to the US Air Force.”

She also served as the driver for air force staff and officers. After

Fort Smith, she served at Ester field, LA and onward to Randolph Field in Texas and Lackland Air Force Base, in San Antonio, TX. Polly served her country for four years and says “if I wasn’t too old, I’d be there right Now.” Like her friend Lottie, Polly loved the experience, the adventures, the friends she made and above all, is proud of the fact that she served her country.

After the war, she and Robert set up housekeeping in Leaksville, NC. He went to work at Goodyear in Danville, VA and she went back to Karastan Mills.

Polly worked at Karastan Mills for 45 years. Actually, Karastan Mills bridged her service with her armed forces service to total her retirement of 45 years. Her husband Robert, a trained electrician, was electrocuted on the job at Goodyear in 1972. Polly is a member of First Wesleyan Church on Church Street, Eden, NC. What an honor to meet and talk with Polly Burnette. I continue to be amazed at the “true grit” of these ladies and to openly admire their patriotism.

Tom Brokaw’s The Greatest Generation about World War II had a chapter in his book about “In Uniform and Out“. This chapter highlighted the lives of Colonel Mary Hallaren of the U.S. Army, Women’s Auxiliary Corps and General Jeanne Holm, of the U.S. Air Force. He also interviewed and wrote about five other women and how they served. This chapter supported my theory that while men are conceived as “warriors”, many of these women who served did not reach the status of “warrior”.

Do-diligence of these women and the need to serve, helped us to win the war and save lives (Brokaw).

We have to remember that the “gender-climate” had already changed, because of the men required for the fighting jobs.

Tom Brokaw states that there were already 350,000 women in uniform at the same time 6.5 million women were at work in war related jobs here at home. An entire new breed of women were being born. Not only those in service or with jobs, but even the contributions of women who stayed at home to raise their children while their husbands were off fighting. These women kept everyday life and society together. For example, my own mother was left alone to raise me. My mother never forgot going to Martinsville General Hospital in a taxi to give birth at age 17. My father was stationed in Germany for eighteen months.

She lived in a small wooden building outside the main farmhouse of her husband’s mother and took care of her child. She told me that she literally lived for letters from my Dad. I always knew my mother was a strong woman, but I have no doubt that this strength came from being a woman and a mother during Heros Continued On Page 37

JULY 2015 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 37 H Heros Continued From Page 36 World War II (Brokaw).

Two of the greatest women in military history were Colonel Mary Hallaren and General Jeanne Holm. The story of these two great women is in Tom Brokaw’s book The Greatest Generation.

Both Colonel Hallaren and General Holm started at the bottom of the totem pole of the WACs. Jeanne Holm says, “ the only reason women went into the military was to serve their country; we wanted to help America win the war and come home. No one thought of a career.” Mary Hallaren stated that that all her brothers had enlisted immediately after Pearl Harbor was attacked.

“To me,” she says, “there was no question but that women should serve.” The army recruiter sized Mary up, who was only five feet tall by asking her what could someone so short do for the army.

She answered, “You don’t have to be six feet tall to have a brain that works.” Both of these ladies, now age 92, spent their career fighting for equality for women in the military. Even at age 92, they still follow the struggles of women in various military roles.

General Holm still watches and wants strong leadership to change peoples behavior regarding sexual harassment or other improper conduct.

Colonel Hallaren believes that the problem is not with the troops, but with leader-

ship (Brokaw).

One of the most interesting World War II “heroes” interviewed by Tom Brokaw was a lady named Margaret Ray Ringenberg from Indiana. She was an original WASP (Women’s Air Force Service Pilot). They allowed these women pilots to handle only domestic flying duties. They had their pilot license, had to have a minimum of 200 hours in the cockpit and went through rigorous training.

They took all their orders through military channels and commands; however, WASP women were considered civilians. When the war ended, they received no veteran’s benefits, even though thirty eight died in the line of duty. The purpose of this plan was to free up the male pilots to fly overseas missions.

Even then, the male pilots did not like women pilots in their territory. WASP were top pilots, paid $1800 a year with missions often very dangerous. They were greatly under appreciated. When a WASP was killed in the line of duty, there were no military honors, even though they were handling important military assignments.

Finally!

Congress declared that WASP women were to be treated as veterans in 1979.

It wasn’t until 1984 that surviving WASP’swere awarded medals signifying their roles in the war effort. In her 90’sshe was convinced that women could hold their own in the combat flying of high-performance jet fighters.

Bright White Notes

by Ken White

“First Times” Life is upon us. It has its ups and downs. You fall, you raise, you make mistakes, you learn.

You are human, not perfect. You get hurt, but you are alive. Think about what a precious gift it is to be alive. To breathe, to enjoy and to chase the things you love.

There are times of sadness in our journeys, but there is also beauty.

We must keep putting one foot in front of the other even when we hurt because we never know what is waiting for us just around the corner.

There just seems to be more living to be done in the summer, maybe that is why it is my favorite time of the year. Cool water inviting us to float around, leaves rustling in a late evening breeze wanting us to sit for a spell with a sweet tea and convertibles wanting to speed down dark lanes in the cool of the night. Summer has everything.

Bright sun, dark clouds, loud thunder it all wants us to live life to the fullest.

Summer is not always about doing, it is about taking life in and savoring it. It is almost like I can soak up enough sun to keep me warm during the long sleep of winter. Floating down a river in the quite heat of a summer afternoon shows you all you need to know about life. The cool of the water, the fish are even lazy, animals taking naps in the shade.

All of a sudden there is a subtle

White difference in the air. The breeze picks up, clouds roll a little faster and get dark. The animals wake up and move to safer places, the breeze becomes a wind, the air smells of far off lighting. The first big drops of water fall from the sky, then it seems as if all the water in the sky falls at one time and the wind makes the trees double over. The very air trembles as lighting races to the ground and thunder booms.

As quickly as it comes it’s gone. The air is clear, the dust is washed away, birds fly again and sing. The storms in life come a go also but humans sometimes do not fare as well. We let the rain beat us down and when the rain is gone and the sun comes back out unlike the flower we lay in the mud. The rain even when it is destructive cleans, yes there is a mess to clean up but in the cleanup is a newness. A rebirth of sorts, the air is clearer easier to see things. This is when putting one foot in front of the other is important. One step becomes two, two makes three and then just like the Christmas song you’ll be out the door.

Life before a storm is all warm and savory, life after the storm is where you find out who you are…

Well, Maggie would be so proud to see us today (Brokaw).

In closing, I am hopeful that someday a young author will pursue this topic for a real book, with extensive research. I do not think anyone has scratched the surface on this topic. I think Americans would be overwhelmed bythe stories and experiences of true honor and respect untold by the” women of war.”

In all the ways women’s rights have been sought for equality, the impact ofwomen’s roles in the military is still greatly under appreciated.

Works Cited Brokaw, Tom .“In Uniform and Out.” The Greatest Generation New York: Random House, 1998. 139-171.

Print.

“Focus On: “Women at War.” See & Hear Collections.

The National World War II Museum, 2015. Web . 31 Jan. 2015

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“Religious freedom is a fundamental right guaranteed under our state and federal constitutions – and one that our state’s public servants shouldn’t have to leave at the door,” said Senate Leader Phil Berger (RRockingham), who sponsored the legislation. “This bill strikes a critical balance to make sure the freedoms granted to some under recent court orders do not erase the constitutionally-protected rights of others, and the Senate’s action tonight will help ensure it becomes law.”

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees “the free exercise of religion.” And Article 1, Section 13 of the North Carolina Constitution protects the “inalienable right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences” and states, “no human authority shall, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience.”

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The Racetrack X: Dixie Comes to Town

By Darrell Meade Gregory

Sixteen-year-old Bill Mangum surveyed the Draper Speedway for the first time in over a year. It looked as though the track had been abandoned for a hundred years. Young black men were rapidly clearing the grandstands and infield with sickles and machetes. Honeysuckle and weeds had made great inroads in taking over the abandoned oval. Bill observed his father Gordon, a racecar driver who was on a winning streak, talking to his friend Hubert Hamilton overseeing the clean-up work. The Dixie Racing Circuit had come to town.

Danville used car salesman and restaurateur, Hubert Hamilton was now the new manager of the racetrack and was readying it for the first race of the 1953 season. It was a late start in the year, but the upstart Dixie Racing Circuit had its sights on expanding into what was once NASCAR territory. Hamilton got his experience with the V-C Motor Club at the Danville Fairgrounds and then with Dixie when it became operational in

1952. Hamilton was a good man for the job, not only being a good race promoter, but also for taking great pride in the work that he did. This was evident in later years when he ran the Heartline Restaurant in Danville.

Eddie Allgood was the head man over Dixie Racing.

Allgood was an announcer at Danville’s WDVA AM radio station and was an excellent announcer on race day at his tracks. Allgood was a professional BS artist to the max. He could sell a snowball to an Eskimo. With the two-man crew of Pete East being the scorer and Ezra Apple the flagman, they made a formidable team.

The Dixie Racing Circuit had been born out of the frustration dealing with NASCAR’s stringent rules and regulations.

Dixie allowed the racers to run anything they wanted to, as long as it had one carburetor and did not run a magneto. Dixie did not mind sharing in the wealth at the ticket booth, as the purse was consistently higher than at competing NASCAR tracks. This was evident by Hubert Hamilton announcing that the purse at the first Dixie Draper race would be $1,500. The first place would probably pay between $200 and $250, which was a far cry from

the $50 first place offered when the track first opened.

Dixie was running successful tracks at Lynchburg, Roanoke (Starkey), and the Danville Fairground just to name a few local speedways. Dixie was excited to secure the banked, paved quarter-mile track in Draper which John East Jr. had let lay fallow due to disagreements with NASCAR’s Bill France. Also, there were rumors that the track may have had some tax entanglements.

Dixie was thrilled to seize the moment and went on to a full-blown advertising spree for the reopening of the track. A new 1953 Plymouth was to be given away to one of the estimated 4,000 fans on September 6th. Hubert Hamilton, making sure he would grab everyone’s attention, also mentioned that if the Sunday race was successful, there was work scheduled to begin erecting lights for Friday night races which would directly compete with NASCAR’s Bowman Gray. Dixie was set up for a big opening day, but again rain dogged the event.

Dixie wasted no time in rescheduling the race for the next Sunday. Dixie had a strong lineup of their drivers including NASCAR converts, Perk Brown, and Gordon Mangum. Dixie also had some new drivers showing promise. A young Bobby McGinnis in his No. 1 had started winning races. Wendell Scott was

also getting started, and his name was beginning to show up in the racing news columns. Even though NASCAR frowned upon its drivers being on other rosters, Carl Burris of Spray in his winning No. 00 and the dominating brothers Bobby and Billy Myers would be present.

On September 13, 1953, Dixie Racing Circuit held their premier race in Draper. It did not disappoint. Reminding fans of the early days, it was action packed all afternoon. With the Amateur and Sportsman Division cars, there would be seven events totaling a hundred laps. The Sportsman feature event had the spectators enthralled.

Perk Brown and Billy Myers hammered on each other for over thirty laps before Perk’s No. 22 edged ahead for the checked flag.

This was Perk Brown’s second feature win at the Speedway. Carl Burris captured third place in his No.00, and Danville’s Bobby McGinnis taking fourth. Billy Myers’ brother Bobby rounded out the top five. Racing was definitely back at Draper Speedway.

This was car owner Bobby Shelton’s first win at Draper in his 1937 Ford coupe No.22. Shelton owned a Hudson

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dealership in Virginia and was able to field two cars. Unable to break into the winner’s circle, Shelton bought a Red Vogt racing engine out of Atlanta, Georgia.

When Shelton found that he still could not win, he flew the master engine builder Red Vogt to Virginia to troubleshoot his underachieving racecar. At the next race at Pulaski, Bobby Shelton gotten his first win with Gordon Mangum behind the wheel. Bobby Shelton had finally obtained his winning race cars. It is worth noticing that racing was progressing at a fast clip, and speed equipment was showing up in the aftermarket more regularly.

This meant more racers had to spend more money to keep up with the competition. It was a new generation of car owners with deep pockets, who were willing to do what it took to win.

To add the finishing touches on the day, it was Al Blackburn who was the happiest fan of the day. A local racecar driver, who earlier in his career drove George Meade’s No.578-W, dropped his wife off at some relatives and bought a ticket for the stands. His wife was definitely surprised when he arrived in a new 1953 Plymouth, courtesy of the Dixie Racing Circuit car drawing.

Dixie’s next scheduled race was for October 8th. With one successful race under its belt, Dixie was the toast of the town.

The fans wondered if a veteran or newcomer would win the next race. They did not have to wait long for their answer.

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20th Annual Charlie Poole Music Festival enters history books Another Charlie Poole Music Festival has entered the history books, as the 20th anniversary of this unique celebration of old-time music concluded on Saturday, June 13th, in Eden, NC. The weekend was packed with special events, and even more special moments, as people came together from far and wide to pay tribute to both the namesake of the festival, famed 1920s banjoist and bandleader Charlie Poole, and to legendary guitarist Tony Rice as the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. More special moments were celebrated, as well, as visitors made new friends and shared music in numerous jam sessions around the historic Spray district.

The festival is held in the Spray Industrial National Register Historic District, the site of the textile mills where Charlie Poole worked when he wasn’t out rambling and changing the course of American music. The performances were located in

Governor Morehead Park, on the site of the first textile mill built in the region, all the way back in 1839. It is a lovely park featuring the remains of the mill foundation, a meandering stream and waterfall, and a stage built with timbers from another local old mill building.

Festival attendees made good use of the park grounds, as they enjoyed the great food provided by local vendors and the stellar performances by the featured acts on Friday night.

Leading off for Friday night’s concert was “Katie Griffin and Friends,” a talented group of young performers, mostly from East Tennessee State University, and fronted by a talented young fiddler, Katie Griffin, who first attended the Charlie Poole Festival as a young girl.

Reflecting the long history of great music at the festival was the second act on the program for the night, the “Carolina Roustabouts.” This group, with a few changes in personnel, performed

for the very first Poole festival, and featured this year the two original members - George Underwood and Don Wright and two newer members - Bobby Priddy and Steve Block.

To numerous shouts of “We love you, Tony!” the annual Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to music icon Tony Rice. Assisted by the 2014 CPMF Youth Instrument champion, Jeremiah Jobe, festival director, Louise Price, pointed out that, as Poole changed the way a banjo was played, so has Rice changed the way the guitar is played, and in so doing, has influenced countless generations of new musicians like Jeremiah. In accepting the award, Tony Rice remarked on the continuing, and often under-appreciated, influence of Charlie Poole on music of today.

As he left the stage, his numerous fans crowded around for a chance to meet their idol in person.

The concert continued, fittingly, with a stellar performance

by Rice’s protégé, Brandon Lee

GRAND CHAMPION OLD TIME THREE FINGER BANJO Seth Swingle - Earlysville, VA Youth Vocal: 1st place - Micahlan Boney Claxton, GA 2nd placeElijah Buist Eden, NC 3rd place - Bailee Ridlon Reidsville, NC Youth Instrument: 1st place - Micahlan Boney Claxton, GA 2nd place - Jeremiah Jobe Reidsville, NC 3rd place - Elijah Buist Eden, NC Youth Band: 1st place - Hot Weather Reidsville, NC 2nd place - The Moore the Merrier - Summerfield, NC Open Instrument: 1st place - Matt Nelson Littleton, NC 2nd place - Glenn Craver Winston-Salem, NC 3rd place - Henry Johns Huntington Beach, CA Flat Pick Guitar: 1st place - Jeremiah Jobe Reidsville, NC 2nd place - Liam Purcell Deep Gap, NC 3rd place -Johnathan McHone Walnut Cove, NC Finger Style Guitar: 1st place - Jeremiah Jobe Reidsville, NC 2nd place - Glenn Craver Winston-Salem, NC 3rd place - Mark Dillon Randleman, NC Bluegrass Banjo: 1st place Jay Adams Spray, NC 2nd place - Jacob Harbour Danbury, NC 3rd place - Christian Yates Hampton, TN Clawhammer Banjo: 1st place - Robert Stowe Stoneville, NC 2nd place - Seth Swingle Earlysville, VA 3rd place - Micahlan Boney - Claxton, GA Bluegrass Fiddle: 1st place - Katie Griffin -

Eden, NC 2nd place - Micahlan Boney Claxton, GA 3rd place - Liam Purcell Deep Gap, NC Old Time Fiddle: 1st place - Holly Riley Greensboro, NC 2nd place - Liam Purcell Deep Gap, NC 3rd place -Aaron Ratcliffe Greensboro, NC Solo Vocal: 1st place - Hannah Lomas Wilmington, NC 2nd place - Holly Riley Greensboro, NC 3rd place - Christen Blanton Greensboro, NC Duet Vocal: 1st place - Hannah Lomas & Jamie Rowen - Wilmington, NC 2nd place - Katie Griffin & Tyler Wiseman - Eden, NC & Hampton, TN 3rd place - Linda Henry & Jerry Dallal - Arlington, MA Folk Song: 1st place Mark Dillon & Holly Riley & Emily Damrel Randleman, NC & Greensboro, NC 2nd place - Micahlan Boney - Claxton, GA 3rd place - Hannah Lomas & Jamie Rowen - Wilmington, NC Charlie Poole Song: 1st place - Robert Stowe Stoneville, NC 2nd place - Aaron Ratcliffe & Nora Weatherby - Greensboro, NC 3rd place - Jacob Harbour Danbury, NC Bluegrass Band: 1st place - Lonesome Rails Hampton, TN 2nd place -Port City Pickers Wilmington, NC 3rd place - Flat Mountain Outlaws - Danbury, NC Old Time Band: 1st place - The Stray Zincs Greensboro, NC 2nd place Yer Crooked Cousins - Greensboro, NC 3rd place - The Usual Suspects - Brevard, NC

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The City Council’s proclamation for the 20th CHARLIE POOLE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015 honored the historic contributions of Eden’s songwriter, vocalist, banjo playing Charlie Poole [18921931], old-time music and the North Carolina Ramblers.

Thanks, City of Eden, for working with DOT to close a block of Church St at the Gov. Morehead Park on Friday evening through Saturday for the participants safety.

Eden Parks & Recreation designated June 7 – 13 Charlie Poole Week at Freedom Park.

Carla Huffman, Director of the Senior Center, organized a corn hole bag toss event.

The pre-show on Friday, June 12 in the Spray Mercantile Courtyard applauded the 2015 sponsors and donors.

Brian Freeman provided a stage for performers including

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Adams, a gifted singer/songwriter and rising star from Kentucky. Friday night’s lineup concluded with a lively dance headlined by the winners of last year’s Old Time Band category “Yer Crooked Cousins” - a talented group of young musicians from Greensboro, NC. Festival goers gathered again early Saturday morning to begin registration for a full day of spirited competitions in numerous categories. The youth segment featured some amazing talent from young musicians already showing great promise.

Several of those tried their hand, as well, in the adult categories, placing well in some contests.

The culmination of the day was the featured category - Grand Champion Old Time 3-Finger Banjo - this year won by Seth Swingle of Earlysville, Virginia.

Swingle, an award-winning musician and scholar, has studied Southern banjo styles with noted folklorist Mike Seeger, has given talks and performances of banjo

history at universities throughout the South, and is 2-time Virginia State Banjo Champion.

In his search to understand the banjo’s history, Seth has studied the n’goni, a banjo ancestor, with griot Cheick Hamala Diabaté. A Mandé griot (a trained member of the hereditary musician class) from Mali, West Africa, Cheick is one of the foremost representatives of traditional Malian music in America, and has explored banjo/n’goni connections with Bob Carlin on their Grammy-nominated album, From Mali To America. As his apprentice, Seth has performed with Cheick at the Kennedy Center, Merlefest, and the first Black Banjo Gathering. In 2011, Seth received a Fulbright Scholarship to study traditional Mandé music in Mali, West Africa.

The list of contest winners is as follows:

NADIAS HAVEN OF HOPE FOUNDATION 1ST ANNUAL POKER RUN IN MEMORY OF YVONNE RAMSEY AND RAY HOPPER The first annual poker run for animal rescue was a huge success.

Thanks to all who came out, who supported it, who donated, who helped with food, tickets, flyers, everything. Next year will be even better. We honored the memory of Yvonne Ramsey and Ray Hopper while raising some much needed funds to help animals in need. That helping process has already begun. Nadias Haven Of Hope Foundation has been in touch with area shelters to help sponsor animals in need. We will continue to help any animal in need that we can. Donations and fundraisers are key to any animal rescue’s success. Again thank you to all who helped.

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Folk Continued from Page 39 Elijah Buist, Vocal/Guitar; Doug Corm, Ann Marie Ross & Steve Underwood Trio; Debra Stowe & Jim Eanes, Vocal/Guitar; Chris Dodson, Vocal.

Others included: Jamie Galloway, Keyboard/Vocal Sheree Joyce “CA Girl” Mills & Doug Corum Vocal/Guitar; Erin Cunningham & Chris Nelson, Vocal/Guitar; Lisa Tucker & Bill White Family, Duo/Vocals; Debbie Wilson of “The Barn” & Jeff Loftis, Guitar.

On June 11 at the MARC in Wentworth, Wayne Seymour played old music recordings that showed Poole’s style that enabled him to sell

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On Saturday, Fair Funeral Home and Eden’s Boy Scout Troop #567 delighted event guests with free watermelon. Hot, hot day!

Thanks to the Directors of the MHS Best Scholarship Fund for initiating the Charlie Poole Look-ALike Contest. Sorry, but it was too hot for contestants to participate this year.

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Airport Customers See Rockingham County’s Water Fun! Rockingham County Schools Volunteer of the Year Congratulations to the 2014-2015 Rockingham County Schools Volunteer of the Year, Kimberly Tew, with 1068 hours served to the students at Central Elementary.

RCS School-Based Volunteers of the Year The school-based volunteer of the year award is given each year to a volunteer in recognition of their service and special contributions at an individual school.

For the 2014-2015 School Year, a combined total of 6,739 hours have been served by our Rockingham County Schools Volunteers of the Year.

If we placed a dollar amount on this service, this total would calculate to $77,499. A big thank you to the 2014-2015 School-Based Volunteers of the Year!

School VOY Bethany Elementary Central Elementary Dillard Elementary Douglass Elementary Draper Elementary Holmes Middle Huntsville Elementary Leaksville-Spray Elementary Lincoln Elementary McMichael High Monroeton Elementary Morehead High Moss Street Elementary New Vision School Reidsville High Reidsville Middle Rockingham County High Rockingham County Middle Rockingham Early College High South End Elementary Stoneville Elementary Wentworth Elementary Western Rockingham Middle Williamsburg Elementary

Deidra Jones Kimberly Tew Kim Hill Alisha Swanson Janice Estes Chris Harris Beth Strader Gloria Shropshire Brenda Spangler Tina Lilly George Daniels Craig Pratt Traci Blackwell Kathy Cook Paula Louise Tutlerow Nickie Dalton Kris Wilmouth Kate Harrell Jessica Campos Brandy Seright Donna Stowe Ashley Ware Cheryl Kellogg Nicole Petty

Rockingham County Government’s water fun and homepage are being promoted with airport advertising in the Piedmont Triad International Airport, the Raleigh Durham International Airport, and the Fayetteville Regional Airport.

The airport ads are the same being used to promote the County on billboards on I-85/40 (towards Raleigh-Exit 150) and (towards Charlotte-Exit 81).

County officials hope the airport ads and billboards strengthen the overall brand plus

attract more visitors, viewers and users to the County’s website.

The artwork’s fun, exciting image captures two men, happily tubing on one of Rockingham County’s four rivers. It showcases one of the County’s Points of Pride while generating a strong sense of civic pride among those who live, work and play in Rockingham County.

Find out everything you’ve

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Library for Teens the Summer Join the Teen Summer Reading Club, be your own hero!

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At the Eden Public Library, Reidsville Public Library, Madison Mayodan Public Library. Programs specifically aimed towards teams include a lip-sync talent show on Thursday, July 9 at 6:30 pm until 7:45 pm. Bring the family and friends and music to participate in a night of lip-sync fun.

On Thursday, July 30 from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm there will be a game and pizza night for teens grades six through 12. Bring one game or bring them out. Video games, boardgames, electronic games, etc. Pizza and refreshments to be served.

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6th Annual Shagging in the Vines The Embers Featuring Craig Woolard Opening with The Night Move Band

Saturday, July 11th 12 noon - 7 pm, Gates open at 11 am

RCS Preschool Trike-A-Thon

Tickets on Sale NOW in Autumn Creek Vineyards Tasting Room or online at ETIX $20 in advance; $25 at the gate *****Help, Incorporated: Center Against Violence to receive portion of proceeds*****

Rockingham County Preschools geared up for the sixth annual Lisa Lawson Fargis TrikeA-Thon during the week of May 11 - May 15. The event taught preschool children riding toy safety while raising funds to help purchase supplies for preschoolers in the schools.

Lisa Fargis was an educator with Rockingham County Schools for 29 years before her untimely and sudden death from cancer. Lisa was the coordinator of Rockingham County School’s Preschool Program for 13 years.

She was instrumental in developing a state model preschool program in the county. Lisa was

well-loved and respected among the many agencies and families that she collaborated with to provide services for preschool children. Lisa’s sole mission in her personal and professional life was to help others. This fund helps continue Lisa’s legacy and honor her memory.

Prior to the event, the preschool students learned about bicycle and riding toy safety. The final celebration of this fundraising, safety awareness event was the Trike-A-Thon, held at Reidsville High School, Reidsville NC on Friday, May 15.

Thank you to Reidsville High JROTC led by Instructor CWO4

Lynn Nesbit, RHS Art Teacher Jodi Chester and her art students, and the RHS Hotbotz Robotics Team for their help with this year’s Trike-A-Thon.

The grand total raised throughout Rockingham County Preschools was $4,352.64.

Merrianne McCall’s Pre-K class at Western Rockingham Early Childhood Center was recognized as the top fundraising class with $631. Also recognized was Ali Shelton from Ms. McCall’s Pre-K class at Western Rockingham Early Childhood Center for being the top fundraising individual.

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The article below won 1st place in Life Experiences in the 2015 Rockingham County Senior Arts Competition

As a seven year old in 1941, I followed the news of World War 2. We were fighting on both the European and Pacific fronts. I was most interested in the air wars. I knew the names of most of our Allied and enemy planes and built models of many. I knew then I wanted to be a fighter pilot.

This would be my focus over 15 years. As a nerdy, year ahead in high school, I lacked confidence.

I thought that I might be able to pass in college but was sure I lacked the skills I would need to fly. School organizations helped me develop confidence and thinking I could actually learn to fly for the Air force. In my senior year the Drama coach surprised me. She had gotten me a scholarship offer to study Drama at Northwestern U. I was so excited. I could be a movie star and still pursue a flying career as many stars did during the war. I was heartbroken when Mom’s response was “first you become an engineer then you can be a fairy if you want to.”

Mother was not to be questioned and it should be noted that in 1951 being gay was a crime punishable by a prison sentence.

I accepted her decision and enrolled in our local Akron U. in engineering. In those days young men were subject to the military draft unless they were enrolled in ROTC. I signed up for Air Force ROTC and could get my commission and leave for flight school upon graduation. I wasn’t crazy about engineering but it would be a means to an end.

My first semester grades were good and I loved ROTC.

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My self-confidence was high and I began to believe in my abilities and could become more independent. This resulted in two poor decisions.

I joined a Fraternity and took a factory job working three nights a week from midnight to six. During the next year my grades suffered and I realized I could not continue down this path so I decided to apply for admission to Air Force flight training. After testing I was accepted and enlisted.

Preflight training was a shock. I arrived in San Antonio, TX after my first plane ride and first trip out of Ohio. I remember little of the first days except that I could not go home. If I tried I would be caught and could be shot as a deserter. The first 6 weeks were classes, hazing and brain washing. The later was the worst. The upper class employed techniques used by the Chinese on our captured crews during the now ending Korean War. The Air Force was determined to weed out emotional weaklings. I was frightened especially when a fellow cadet was taken out in a strait-jacket. I slowly developed self-confidence and realized that I would make it.

I was surprised during week 4. I received a box full of letters and books from West Point with instructions to study and prepare for testing at the army post in San Antonio the following week. If I passed the medical, mental and physical I would be a plebe that fall. I had forgotten that the year before I asked to be tested by my congressman for his appointment.

I only applied because I heard it was a free education. I was pleased to get away from “hell” for a few days but had no interest in the army.

The second 6 weeks we became the upper class and dished out the same harassment we had received. After a 2 week leave I reported for navigator training at Ellington AFB just outside Houston TX. As much as I wanted to be a pilot, at 19 I did not meet the 21 age limit requirement needed. I assumed I could find a way later. Finally I would get to fly.

I was 3 months into my 9 months training, following which I would receive my wings and commission when I was surprised again. Mom sent me a letter and a newspaper story with my picture indicating that I had been accepted at West Point. I was pleased but had no desire to leave the Air Force so close to completion of my training. I was flattered with all of the attention I was getting though.

Fate stepped in. A General Boitner stopped at our base on his way to Washington from his command in Korea. His cousin, our base commander, told him about my appointment. I was ordered to meet with him. He confided in me that he would be working on plans for a new Academy for the Air Force that would open in 1955. He told me that they would open with first and second year classes. Second year cadets

would be made up of an upper class of transfers from West Point and the Naval Academy. He assured me that I would be in that upper class. He made a strong sales pitch, including the value of being in the first class to graduate in 1958. I was sold, discharged, and, after a few weeks at home, reported for Beast Barracks at West Point.

My AF training and my new found ego added to my self-confidence and cockiness and as much as I wanted to fly the military infringed on my individuality a bit. I tried to stand out by having the best salute and shoe shine. I also broke a few rules just to see if I could get away with it like my perfect lefthanded salute. I took these new found attitudes with me. They would have to prove to me that they were a better outfit than I came from.

Before arriving I worked on my shoes until they shined like glass. Instead of wearing my AF uniform I arrived in old rumpled clothes and my shiny shoes. I got the desired effect. The upper classmen were amazed after scraping off polish to prove they weren’t patent leather.

My response was “Aw shucks, all the boys back home shine um up like this.” They knew, as I expected, that this wise guy would have to be broken. It became a contest that I enjoyed in spite of the intense physical hazing to the point of passing out.

One week I was new cadet of the week, the next I was marching penalty tours. This all came to an end in the fall when classes began.

I contacted General Boitner’s office to inquire about my transfer.

Eventually I received a letter from his aide telling me that they were no longer starting with both 1st and 2nd year classes. As a result I decided to resign and apply for the first Air Academy class. That was not a popular decision with my officers and my Mother. I just had no desire to fight with a bayonet or die for the Corp of Cadets.

I returned to Ohio and got a job as night manager at the movie theater where I had worked as an usher. Things were “chilly” at home so to get away I visited my Fraternity and stopped in the Student Union for coffee. I bumped into the Dean. He remembered me and before I knew it I was sitting in a math class even though I had missed several weeks since classes began. My military background made me something of a celebrity in AFROTC. In spite of being late for class starts I did well. My months away had matured me. A change in the Engineering school meant that, in effect, I would have to start over in engineering so the Dean put me in Education which I didn’t like any more than becoming an engineer. It didn’t matter and even though I had a

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My Career...Continued from page 42 ate in June. I would need to attend summer school and take 2 classes in fall quarter. I was able to find a part time drafting job near campus that eased our financial burdens.

I had successfully completed AFROTC and received my regular commission. I would receive my orders that fall and report to flight school when I had completed my fall classes. I was overjoyed after almost 6 years my goal was in sight. I was wrong again. Our summer design class was a design/build. We drew up remodeling plans for a professor’s home and actually did the construction. It was a disaster.

None of us had any hands on experience. I was in charge of cutting the sheet rock. I did it on a table saw which covered the neighborhood with plaster dust.

That further aggravated my “cold.” As fate would have it I bumped into the Sergeant from the AFROTC office. He had just checked and found that I was overdue for my annual flight physical and he sent me for it.

The AF doctor told me that I had hay fever and asthma and I could not fly. I explained that he just could not do this to me and after explaining my career path he agreed to pass me if I could get an OK from my own doctor. He didn’t pass me for flying either. He said I would have broken my ear drums.

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I completed my last classes and we welcomed our newborn daughter in November.

Now what was I to do? I got a letter from the draft board reclassifying me. I appealed and won because of my children. The economy was terrible and I could not get any recommendations from the school because I tried to get the Dean of Architecture fired because he was incompetent and lazy in my opinion. At the time I didn’t think I would see him anyway. I was wrong again.

The concrete company offered me a full time job. I was grateful but not excited. After all, concrete was boring. The ancient Romans had figured it all out.

Was I ever wrong again.

This job was the start of a wonderful and rewarding career in concrete design for architects and companies. I was called in to assist many of the top firms in the country with revolutionary breakthroughs. Some of them were men I studied about in school. I had many twists and turns along the way and was wrong many times but I ended up where I was meant to be in spite of me.

Sometimes I think of my many ROTC classmate fliers who were killed or became prisoners during the Viet Nam war. I could have been one of them except for asthma.

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few bumps in my career road I was still on course. I had tested for the Air Academy and was sure that I would be there in the next year. WRONG. I was the first alternate from Ohio.

In the spring of 1955 a high school classmate of mine stopped by campus and as fate would have it we met accidentally. Tony was an architecture student at nearby Kent State. It seemed like a good fit for me. I had all of my general, math and science classes out of the way, I thought, so all I would have to do would be to take some design classes and AFROTC. My theater job would give me time, on slow nights, to do my homework. In two years I would finally be on my way to flight school. Again, it would not be that easy.

Changing from quarters to semesters cost me 1/3 of my credits. My cartoon drawings and my engineering drafting had not prepared me for art and architecture classes. Near the end of my junior year I married the classmate I had been dating for several months and adopted her 4 year old son. This new role added some financial pressure and required more of my time. In addition I was named wing commander, a time consuming honor.

I got little sleep but kept my grades up. Class problems meant that I would not be able to gradu-

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Project Safe Rockingham County Call In On May 6th, 2015 Project Safe Rockingham County conducted the eighth call in at the Agriculture Center in Wentworth.

Law Enforcement and members from the Community were on hand to send a strong message that ‘’ Continued crime in the Community will not be tolerated.” A coalition of Local Law Enforcement, State, Federal, NCSHP, and Virginia Authorities were on hand to deliver the Ultimatum that” violence must stop.”

Twelve Offenders, who are on Probation currently were on hand to hear the message from Authorities. Stern warnings came from Federal Prosecutors, and Rockingham County District Attorney Craig Blitzer. They were warned that if they get in trouble again, law enforcement will work together to figure out which agency can get them the most time. Crime Stoppers Chairman noted “Your family will even turn you in for money.”

After hearing the message the twelve individuals spoke with the

Community Partnership group, which included Goodwill, RCC, Re-Directions, NC Division of Prisons, and Project Re-Reentry.

Our goal is to put them in touch with the right resources that can assist their each individual needs.

We want them to succeed and be productive in the Community. We want them to be able to give back to the Community and lead normal lives commented Project Safe Manager Daryl Crowder.

Project Safe Rockingham County (PSRC) is now in its fifth year of operation. The coalition is a partnership between the Community and Law Enforcement. The Program continues to make strides to reduce gun and gang related violent crime in our Community. It is a focused deterrent Strategy that challenges violent offenders to make a change.

PSRC has conducted a total of eight Offender notification call in’s. We have warned 277 violent offenders to stop gun violence.

The first call in, was gang related and 15 were notified who took

the message back to over 150 of their associates. Over one hundred offenders have been notified in person to date. Only 13 offenders have thereafter committed a gun offense. That equates to a 95% compliance rate. PSRC is also responsible in assisting setting up Gun Screen meetings with the District Attorney and US Attorney’s Office. Approximately one third of Felony Firearms cases have been forwarded to the Federal Authorities and adopted which resulted in more prison time for offenders.

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PSRC is funded by six municipalities in the county, and Wentworth. The next call in will take place in November and is open to the public.

If anyone should have questions about PSRC please contact Daryl Crowder Project Manager, at the Office of the District Attorney at 336-634-6089

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