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Senate Passes Hundreds of Millions in Tax Relief for Middle Class, Small Businesses The North Carolina Senate unanimously passed legislation in May to provide an immediate $145 million tax cut this year and an additional $205 million tax cut next year mostly benefitting middle class families and small businesses. The Middle Class Tax Relief Act, sponsored by Senate Finance Committee Chairmen Bob Rucho (RMecklenburg), Bill Rabon (R-Brunswick) and Jerry Tillman (R-Randolph), would increase the state’s zero percent tax bracket by more than 12 percent over the next two years. This means all North Carolina taxpayers, regardless of income, will pay no state income taxes on more of their earnings, as follows: Amount of Annual earning Now Tax-Free:
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County Government Unveils "2016 State of the County" Report Rockingham County Government, in partnership with nine county and state agencies, has produced the 2016 State of the County report to provide updates on recent accomplishments and programs all across Rockingham County. The 43-page report was developed to inform citizens and visitors about the great works being done in Rockingham County, and to celebrate the accomplishments of public and non-profit partners in service. County Manager Lance Metzler said: "We are elated to share this outstanding information to our internal and external constituents to keep them abreast of the excellent programs, services and resources in Rockingham County. We are moving forward and we're informing those we serve." Metzler added, "This year we took a little different approach. In years past, the County has done a State of the County discussing only the county entity issues and
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While all North Carolina taxpayers will see tax relief, 86 percent of the tax cut will benefit working and middle class families earning less than a combined $80,000 per year. “Our tax reforms have led to a budget surplus for two years in a row, and putting more money back into the pockets of the people and small businesses who rightfully earned it will continue to drive economic growth in our state,” said Rucho. “Increasing the zero tax bracket will provide quick relief to low and middle-income earners, working Who Benefits from the Middle Class families and small businesses Tax Relief Act? across North Carolina.” According to Shelly Carver, President Pro Tem’s Office, since Republicans assumed leadership of the North Carolina Senate in 2011, they have passed over $3 billion in tax relief for North Carolina families and job creators.
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Eden Kiwanis Ole-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration On Monday, July 4th the Eden Kiwanis will hold this year’s Independence celebration from 2pm to 11pm, at the Morehead High School Panther Stadium at 134 N. Pierce St., Eden at the corner of Stadium Drive. There will be new exciting fair rides this year, and tickets will be sold for those but the general admission into the event is free as always. The ever popular Corn Hole Tournament will be held at 2pm. Don’t miss it! Music is always a big draw at these celebrations and this year will be performed by Against the Night from 2pm 4pm, The Bullet Band from 4:30 - 6:30pm, and the headliner is the Holiday Band from 7 to 10pm. The largest Fireworks display in the county will be set off as close to 10pm as possible.
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activities. But this year, we included the county, all of the towns and the cities, Rockingham Community College, and Rockingham Public Schools" Click the link to the 2016 State of the County displayed on MyRockinghamCountyNC.com The project was developed by Metzler and Ashley Qualls, the first North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ (NCACC) County Management Fellow to serve in Rockingham County. This prestigious fellowship program is a joint partnership between the NCACC and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).
Join in on the 21st Annual July 4th Fun Parade It’s that time again. Time to don your most patriotic attire or costume, decorate that wagon, golf cart, bicycle or stroller, and walk with the neighborhood through the streets near Fair Funeral Home. This happens to be the 21st year for the July 4th Fun Parade held by the Fair Family at Fair Funeral Home. Starting even before 9am the crowds begin to gather in the parking lot at 432 Boone Rd. Red, White and Blue are to be seen in every corner. Children and adults, even pets show their love of country with costumes and decorated floats which depict scenes from history, the statue of liberty and much more. Make your own, you could win a prize! Everyone is welcome, just come on down, and enjoy the fun of the leasurely walk through the neighborhoods. There are prizes for every sort of category including (but certainly not limited to): Most creative, original, unique, patriotic as well as the best decorated float, golf cart, stroller, bicycle, tricycle, scooter, wagon, kid’s battery powered vehicles, go-cart and more. People can win with their own or their pet’s costumes, the youngest and oldest in attendance, family themed dress and groups such as veterans and others are even up for a prize. But everyone wins in the end when they get to eat free watermelon! For more information call Ann or Alice Fair at 336-6278918.
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Sallie Beasley Alderman, 88 - Mad. Betty Apperson, 85 Bueford Kenneth “B.K.” Absher, 83 William Fred Allen, 70 Martha Jane Sutliff Booth, 82 - Eden Sonia Yarborough Baulding, 70- Eden Todd Brent Burroughs, 38 - Stoneville Vista Minola Brittain Bustle, 97 Cheryl Lee Smith Brown, 62 Lucy Alice Edwards Bryant, 89 Reidsville Alma Lucas Boger, 83 Royce Glenn Barham, Sr, 69 - Reids. Richard Bernette Breeze, Jr., 44 Tim Woodrow Beasley, Sr., 79 Ruby Call Bennett, 93 - Reidsville Lester Martin Bowles, 91 Geraldine G. Blum, 85 William Bunn “Bill” Beavers, 92 Judith Behar, 79 Josephine (Jo) Baughn Buffington Edward “Eddie” B. Ballou Gilbert Bennett “Gil” Breeze, 47 Reidsville Joyce Morton Boggs
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Billy Baxter Byrd, 90 Frances Willard Cobb, 93 Betty Sue Fulcher Chatman, 72 - RC Joan Kerr Cassell, 83 - Eden Ronald Reid Coe, 70 Arleta G. Clymer, 66 Marie Craven Carruthers, 83 Melvin Douglas Coates Michael Ray Craig, 70 Paul Sheldon Clinard Karson Alexander Cross, 14 Louise “Nanny” Cook Mildred Hendren Crowson, 99 - Eden Odessa Mae Coe, 67 - Eden Frances Jacqueline Ferguson Coleman, 89 John William “Bill” Denton, 72 Jack Edwin Doggett, Sr. Louise Daniels Margaret Johnson Dalton, 71 Glenn Wayne Dyson - Reidsville Randy Alan Davis, 52 James Joseph Duerscherl, 69 Thomas R. Darcy Lillian Dyer Meredith, 92 Derrick Emanuel George J. Ellis, 60 Thomas Henry Ferrell, 65 Felix Earl Farrish Lancil “Buddy” Finlen, Jr., 55 - RC Starley Elmore Fain, 94 - Reidsville Elizabeth Beeson Floyd, 75 Ellen Bullock Freeman, 82 Joseph Daniel “Danny” Fitzpatrick Stacy Lynette Craig Goins, 44 - Ston. Charles Glenn Gray, 89 George Leon "Peanut" Gauldin, Jr., 56 - Eden Audrey Faye Galloway, 73 - Stone. Gladys Gammon Gaddy, 89 - Eden Lucy Mae Watlington Graves William E. Galloway Sr. William (Bill) Norman Greene, Jr., 75 Tonya Lindsay Grey Patricia Ann Jamison Griffith, 76 Fred Watson Goodman, 88 Walter J. Gregory, 96 Barbara Luessenhop Heinz, 92 Jerry Michael Hall, 72 William “Bill” Robert Hatcher, Jr., 75 - Madison Martin David Heba Frank Irvin Hall, 85 Avis Wood Hawkins, 88 Kathy L. Speagle Harris, 57 - Reids. Cindy Carol Hazelwood, 45 - Eden Ian J. Harrison Shirley Williams Harris, 81 - Reisville Thomas Moro Holderby, Jr. Dorothy Victoria Safriet Hensley, 94 Carlton Stewart Hall, 91 Violet Lucille Hudson, 80 Carrie Elizabeth Wyrick Hetrick 92 Waymoth “Pop” Hardy, 81 Catherine Heath Hambrick, 97 Russell M. Harrison, 67 - RC Thelma Edith Field Hessling, 88 Richard Blair Harris Furman “Hap” Holt - Madison Anthony Howard Hutchens, 40 Annie Lorene Priddy Joyce, 94 Mayodan Eleanor Zwicky Justice, 78 Jack Byrd Johnson, 80 Billy Rieves Joyce, 76 Stanley Johnson
April Lynn Foster Jordan, 47 Samuel Gary Jones, Jr. Leonard “L.J.” Joyce, Jr., 84 - Mad. Rev. Paul Joyce, 78 Herman Luther Johnson Dorothy Jean Poe Kirkman, 87 Reidsville Dale Keffer, 67 William “Bill” Knight, 85 Guynell “Guynie” Knight, 84 Calvin David Kallam, 79 - Eden Harry “Big Harry” Warren Knight, Sr., 71 - Stoneville Michael Kozakewich, 95 Frances Smith Laws Vien Ho Le, 86 Kaiden William Laws - Infant Charlie Frank Lowe, 63 Mary Slayton Litaker, 102 Willie Ray Law, 82 - Reidsville Titus Lassiter Michael Anthony Land, 53 - RC Ronald William Lineberry, 77 Bradley Christopher Martin, 33 Reverend James F. Miller, Sr. (Jim) Helen Frances Mead, 97 Joan Gatling Myers, 80 John William “Jack” McDonald Harvey S. Mabe, 91 Bobbie Jean Carroll McLelland, 46 Michael J. McColgan, 61 Donnie Ray Miller, 61 - Reidsville Annie Lee Walker McAlister, 99 Reidsville Virginia Ann Hampton Molnar, 69 Marilyn McCollum Moore, 88 - Reids Dorothy Ann Smith Morrison - Reids. Arthur Jerome McFadden - Reidsville Howard Malcolm Mansfield, 63 Dr. Debbie Lane Miller, 66 Patricia McCleney McIntosh, 94 William Edgar (Bill) Myers Bradley Christopher Martin, 33 Louise Martin Mays, 96 Floyd Zeno Moore, 78 George Otis Myers, 63 - RC Richard David Neighbors, Sr., 83 Irene Conner Niedergesahs, 97 - RC Marie Bullock Ore, 84 Rev. Elbert Sterling Paschal Wesley Clarence Pruitt, 75 Fannie Pass Sammy Pruitt, 65 - Reidsville Irene Tate Paynter, 99 - Reidsville Douglas Ray Phillips, 83 Emma Mills Poindexter Elizabeth Strader Patterson, 61 Obie Willie Perry, 70 Amy Reece Parsons, 70 Jason Daniel Ratcliff William Walter Roberson, 99 Judith Ann Dawson Richley, 76 Patricia Lynn Wilson Roach, 60-Ruff. William David Rodgers, 57 - Eden Sharon Mc Neil Roach James “Jim” Patrick Reavis, Jr., 56 Cloria Mae Ross, 90 Anne Norton Smith Linda Crocker Sanford, 67 Doris Elizabeth Tuttle Shelton, 81 Mary Mae Ridge Saunders, 88 Betty Jean Jeffries Smith, 73 Carolyn Yvonne Slade - Ruffin
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EDUCATOR PASSES AWAY The family of Clyde Pressley would like to express their sincere appreciation to all the Eden friends, co-workers and students who sent birthday cards to our father. We received over 50 cards & many wonderful comments, stories and humor were included in them. Sadly, our father passed away three days prior to his 90th birthday. His goal had been to reach 90 but in his weakened state of dementia and pneumonia, he thought he was already 90! During his last week of life, while in the hospital, we read all the cards to him. Even after he became unconscious, his around the clock caregivers continued reading the cards. Several of these sentiments were so touching that they were read at his funeral and all the cards were displayed on a remembrance table after the service. We are most grateful to everyone who took the time to send a card to celebrate our dad, who ended up celebrating his 90th birthday in heaven. Memorial gifts may be made to the following: William Clyde Pressley scholarship, Rockingham County Schools, 511 Harrington Hwy., Eden, North Carolina 27288, attention: Toi Harriston. Pat Rice, Penny Ferreira and Megan Conner
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Eden receives renewed accreditation in Main Street Program The National Main Street Center®, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation has cited 44 North Carolina communities for economic vitality and fidelity in following the best-practice standards for historic preservation and community revitalization championed by the center. One of the many communities receiving accreditation again this year included Eden. “Vibrant downtowns are important economic engines for the North Carolina economy,” said North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III. “This national recognition confirms the results we’re seeing every day in these forwardthinking communities and is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our Main Street program participants.” “Once again, we are thrilled to recognize this year’s nationally accredited Main Street America communities for their outstanding work,” says Patrice Frey, President & CEO of the National Main Street Center.
“We are experiencing an exciting era for America’s cities and towns, with a growing recognition of the importance of strong local enterprise, distinctive character, engaged residents, and sense of place.” The performance standards set the benchmarks for measuring a community’s application of the Main Street Four Point Approach to commercial district revitalization. Standards include fostering strong public-private partnerships, securing an operating budget, tracking programmatic progress and actively preserving historic buildings. “Each year, our Center’s staff evaluates each of the state’s designated Main Street organizations to identify those programs that met the National Main Street Center’s ten performance standards for the previous twelve-month calendar year. Since 1980, The NC Main Street program has generated $2.3 billion in private and public investment. In 2015, North Carolina Main Street downtown districts generated 228 net new
@ Home with ADTS by Cathy Powers, Executive Director
New Adult Day Health Center to expand services to older adults Since 1973, Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County (ADTS) has provided programs and supports across our community designed to improve the health and quality of life for our participants and their families. With a rapidly expanding population of older adults, the demand for services that support independence in the community is greater now than ever before. That’s why we are thrilled to announce that our Adult Day Health Program is relocating, a move that will both expand the number of older adults we are able to serve and enhance the quality of the services that we can provide! As you’ve probably heard, construction is well underway on the new Reidsville Senior Center, located at 102 North Washington Avenue. Approximately 18,000 sq. ft. of this new building is dedicated to activities offered through the Reidsville Senior Center. The remaining 7,000 sq. ft will be leased to ADTS and will serve as the location for our dually licensed Adult Day Care/Day Health program. Adult Day programs are designed specifically for older adults who can no longer manage independently and require more formal or structured supports throughout the day. As our community ages and more people find themselves in care giving roles than ever before, our structured day program provides benefits for the entire family - a
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safe and inviting place where your older loved ones can remain physically, socially, and emotionally engaged while continuing to live at home; while at the same time, offering caregivers a break from care giving duties with the comfort of knowing that their loved one is in good hands. Adult Day programs offer individually tailored supports to the specific needs of the person and the family. The newly constructed building will afford us the opportunity to provide a full range of services on site including bathing and hair care, making it a true alternative to nursing home placement. The new facility will enhance and expand the services offered through both organizations as well as increase collaborative opportunities with other community partners. Most importantly, it will provide unparalleled opportunities for residents across Rockingham County to access services, engage with neighbors, and participate in the community. We at ADTS thank the City of Reidsville for making the commitment to improving the quality of life for older adults and their families and we look forward to working together toward success. If you’d like more information about Adult Day Health services, please contact Asheley Cooper, Director of Adult Day Services at 336-623-1020, or visit our website at www.adtsrc.org.
SAUNDERS MONUMENT SALES AND SERVICE WE SELL 1ST QUALITY GRANITE, MARBLE & BRONZE businesses, 82 business expansions in existing businesses, 358 net new jobs, 282 façade rehabilitations and 215 building rehabilitations.
Touch-a-TRUCK returns to Eden Mark your Calendars! Last years first time event called Touch-a-TRUCK, was an overwhelming success, with kids of all ages, from 0 - 99, climbed in and on trucks and equipment of all kinds, from bulldozers, to ambulances, police cars, rescue boats and much more. Saturday, August 20th the fun returns from 10am - 2pm on Henry Street in Eden. Climb, explore, discover your favorite things on wheels that will also include fire trucks, military vehicles, Public Works equipment, tow and tractor trailer trucks and more. There will be food, facepainting and more for everyone of every age to enjoy. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the Kid’s Backpack Food Program. Individual servings such as: Cereal, juice box, spaghetti, nabs, soup, water, oatmeal, Ramen noodles, Beanie Weenies, etc. For a complete list of accepted food and beverages, visit exploreedennc.com.
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1 - 2 Bedroom Apartments • CENTRAL HEAT/AIR • CARPET/STOVE/REFRIGERATOR/BLINDS • WASHER/DRYER CONNECTIONS • LAUNDRY FACILITY ON SITE • PLAYGROUND • SMOKE FREE COMMUNITY • HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS ACCEPTED • “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer” If you wish to file a civil rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the U.S.D.A. Program Discrimination Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.@html, or at any U.S.D.A. office, or call 336-623-9392 to request the form. Send your completed complaint for or letter to us by mail at U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC, 20250-3410, by fax to 202-690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer”
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Obits Continued From Page 4 Willie W. Smith Harriett Haynes Straughan, 75 Doris Royster Strickland, 90 Paula Regina Hacker Studdard, 88 Bessie May Wall Smith, 98 - Reids. Betty Ellington Scearce, 87 - RC Doris Elizabeth Tuttle Shelton, 81 Linda Crocker Sanford, 67 Annie Lou Sain Shelton, 80 Henry Kenneth Stewart, 77 Louis W. Shores, 90 Spencer Grace Self, infant Daniel Wayne Sexton, infant - Stone. Kayden Eugene Sapp, infant - May. Michael Preston Smith, 32 - Reids. Meghann Rae Stubbs Donald Grey Sullivan, 72 Ruth Lineberry Strider James Leonard Steele, 92 - Madison Barbara Ann Dalton Shoe, 70 - Mad. Rodney Lee Steele, 48 Virginia Washburn Tucker, 93 - Eden Evelyn Crews Tolbert, 86 - Eden Jane Johnson Troxler, 85 Ray Thomas Tilley, 70 - Madison Ira Thomas Tuck, Jr., 68 Jim Curtis Tickle, 90 - Reidsville Bobby Taylor, 85 - Eden Derrick Christopher Taylor Jeffrey George Toler, 51 - RC Dorothy Scott “Brownie” Toler Reitzel Vernon Turner, Jr. James “Jim” Shelton Underwood, 70 Emily Blake Veil Gloria Ramos Vazquez, 60 Margaret Bateman Webster, 80 Janice H. Woolfolk, 64 Ramona Johnson-Woods, 53 Larry Michael White, 63 - Eden James Troy Witty, Sr.,71 Joseph White, Jr. - Reidsville Betty B. Wright, 77 - Eden Donald H. Walker, Sr., 90 Tommy Lee “Tom” White, 78 - Mad. Cleda Griffin Woollen, 96 - RC Thomas Duke Wooten, Jr., 60 Ella Holt (Hopie) Whiteley, 90 Ray G. Young, 81
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DIABETIC EDUCATION Workshop for everyday living. Eden Drug Ed. Center, 216 Stadium Dr., ( corner of Stadium Dr. and Kennedy St., Eden.) 3rd Thurs. of every month, 3 pm. No res. necessary, FREE! Pete Crouch, Eden Drug
TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) nonprofit weight-loss organization. Weekly meetings. Annual cost $32. 1/2 price for children 6-18 and spouses joining together. Visit www. tops.org or call 1-800-YEA-TOPS. or 919-6213613. Laurasgw@gmail.com Meets every Mon. at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Church, 233 Stadium Dr. Eden. Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057.
MOREHEAD HOSPITAL Pre-registration is required for ALL classes UNLESS instructed otherwise. Many are FREE of Charge. Call 336-6239711 ext, 2412 to register. CHRONIC DISEASE CARE Call for dates and times... • Community of Hope Cancer Support Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room. Call Susie Pool at 336-623-9711, Ext. 2662. • Look Good - Feel Better Smith-McMichael Cancer Center To register, call 336-623-9713. • Parkinson's Support Group May 19th 2 pm Morehead Hospital Dining Room Questions: call 336-627-8510 HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 AM • WMYN AM 11am & 7pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday
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- 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. Ch., Eden. Open meeting. • Al-Anon Meeting 1st United Meth. Church - 130 Main Street, Eden Every Thursday, 7pm. - Al-Anon - Reidsville - Tuesdays @ 7:00pm at ar Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr., Reidsville. Sponsored by local AA group for family & friends affected by alcoholism. 336-972-6277 - NA (Narcotics Anon.) Meets 5 days a week at the REMMSCO Annex, 108 N. Main St, Reidsville. Includes noon meeting Monday and 8 PM meet Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat..1 hour, open to all. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP 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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JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM The Draper Vol. Fire Dept. have started a Junior Firefighter Program for 16 & 17 year old, must be in high school and have a NC license. Call 336-635-2233. SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), make crafts, enjoy snacks and participate in other social activities. Brenda Moore at 336-6231077 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 inform., contact Ashley May at 623-6002.
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WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wed. at 7pm. FREE to Public! Door Prizes! Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden 6274325 - Annie Penn/Cone Health program 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 info call 336-832-0628.
Support Groups
- Alcoholics Anonymous Morehead Hospital Dining Room 8 pm, every Wed. Open meeting - for those interested in recovery from alcoholism. Call 336-6232382 or 336-939-3230.
FRIENDSHIP MINISTRY Osborne Baptist Church Children’s Worship Area. A ministry for children & adults with developmental disabilities. 2nd & 4th Sunday of month - 6-7:30pm. Reg. Req. - Kevin Bedard. 336-6236064 or: kbedard@osbornebaptist.com FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Osborne Bapt. Church Cafe/Kids Clubhouse. 1st Friday of every month: 6:30 pm. 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
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. • SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 The Boulevard, Eden Thursday Service 6:30pm - Biblical Learning / Bible Study Saturday 6:30pm - Worship Service Now accepting volunteers for our Children’s Ministry for Thursday and Saturdays • EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT Eden Baptist Church The Church With A Y For You! 320 The Boulevard ~ Eden, NC Specialized Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. Children & Youth Programs 7 p.m. Christian Citizenship Sunday - July 3rd 10:45 AM 336-623-3515; www.EdenBaptistChurch.org
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 INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB In Bethany area, Chartered for 45 years, meets on the first Tuesday at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall of the Comers Chapel Baptist Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Contact: Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA Meets the third Tuesday of every month at Fursty's Restaurant on Freeway Drive in Reidsville at 6:30 pm. RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB meets 3rd Sat. of every month at 10 for snacks. Meeting begins at 10:30 am. Meeting at the Rock. Co. Republican Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville. RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 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 Rest., 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 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. 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 ROCK. CO.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 inform., call Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481 leave message. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, Meetings the 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave message. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY -
New location & time 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral in Reidsville Contact Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • 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 926 Washington Street, Eden Every Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thurs - Friday 10-4. Tax deductible. Free large load pickup. 627-0160. FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for international exchange students for the 2014-2015 school year. Call 910-3089458.
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• 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 - LARRY J’S 1201 Old Leaksville Rd., Ridgeway, Va. Live Music Monday, Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 6pm. Dance 7pm - 9:45pm. No Alocohol, Smoke Free. Concessions Available • Adults $5 Donation. 12 & Under FREE! For info contact Wayne 276-340-6212 • AARON MANUEL MEMORIAL CRUISE IN Downtown Stoneville, NC every 3rd Friday, thru October. 5pm 8pm. Held by the Carolina Cruizers of Stoneville in support of the Barry L. Joyce local cancer support fund and Hospice of Rockingham County. For more information contact Michael Manuel at 336-404-5565. MADISON CRUISE-IN 1st Friday Night monthly, May - Sept. 5:00-8:00. Featuring extended merchant hours downtown and Motorcycles and cars of all years. "ART IN THE GARDEN" A conversation on how our community can develop an art center in Eden. We have a Public Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033 311406690931/) with an ongoing discussion. The next group meeting will be on Thurs., March 31, 6pm at the Eden Public Library, 598 S Pierce St., Eden, NC., in the meeting room. Everyone is welcome. Questions should be directed to the Facebook page. 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.
THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam starts at 6:15PM, Doors Open At 7 p.m. Saturdays at “The Barn” 7:00 PM For info call Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AT JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville, NC 27320. Saturday Nights. doors open at 6pm, Dance at 7pm. No Alcohol, smoke free. Adults $5 donation, 11 & under free. 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 Tech. Building, RCC Campus GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH: The Family History Center of 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 and 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 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: 336623-7154. For questions, call Ann Fish at 336-627-1256. SECOND SATURDAY ARTS MARKET: Hosted by Midtown Furniture Superstore, Madison Local artists display, demonstrate and sell their work on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. For more information, call 336-613-3905
Upcoming Events DAN RIVER BOAT RACE returns on Saturday, August 6th. Check in is from 7:30am - 9:45, at the Lindsey Bridge Access Site. There will be parking and shuttle service and on-site boat rentals available. Register at the MadisonMayodan Recreation Department or get a form on-line at danriverboatrace.org. Pre-registration is $25 and on-site registration is $30. Deadlin for registration is 3pm August 5th. Don’t forget the sunblock and safety equipment!!! For more information contace the recreation center at 336-548-2789. 2ND ANNUAL TOUCH-A-TRUCK August 20th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Henry Street in the Historic Leaksville District, Eden. Kids can climb and examine trucks and equipment of all kinds, and discover how the machines work. 336-612-8049 or exploreedennc.com. Admission: a nonperishable food for kids’ backpack program. REIDSVILLE FARMER’S MARKET - Through October. 7 a.m. 1 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday. Market Square, Admission free. www.reidsvillenc.gov WESTERN ROCKINGHAM FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 7 a.m. - noon; Wednesdays, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Through October. 898 Ayersville Road, Mayodan (NC 704 and Ayersville Road).www.westrockfarmersmarket@facebook.com FITNESS ON THE MARKET SQUARE Reidsville - 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Through October. Admission free, www.reidsvillenc.gov
CANOE THE MAYO Monthly Through - August. Mayo River State Park, 500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan. Admission free, but limited to the first 11 people who pre-register through the park office. Check the web site or call for details, including participation and transportation requirements. 336-427-2530, www.ncparks.gov/mayo-riverstate-park
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FRIDAY, JULY 1 • MADISON CRUISE-IN happens the 1st Friday night of each month through September and features extended merchant hours downtown for your shopping enjoyment. Call 336-830-1289 for details. 50-50 proceeds to go to Hospice of Rockingham County. SATURDAY, JULY 2 • INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION - LAKE REIDSVILLE 4:30 p.m. until. 630 Waterworks Road. The band Envision performs pop and rhythm and blue; Eric and the Chill Tones play beach music; plus food and games culminating in one of the county’s largest fireworks displays. Admission: Free; parking: $5/car; www.reidsvillenc.gov • DRBA TO FLOAT SMITH RIVER Section for First Time. Anyone is invited to DRBA's First Saturday Outing will float the Smith River from The Great Road Access in Fieldale to Doe Run Access in Martinsville, VA. Wayne Kirkpatrick and Mark Bishopric, will coordinate the trip, rated as Class I II. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Great Road Access across from Solutia Performance Films, Eastman Chemical Company, 4210 The Great Road, Fieldale, VA (GPS 36.727121, -79.948757) to unload boats and gear and set the shuttle. For boat rentals and shuttle, contact Three Rivers Outfitters, 336-627-6215, www.3-r-o.com MONDAY, JULY 4 • KIWANIS OLE FASHIONED FOURTH CELEBRATION. Gates open 2 p.m., fireworks at 10 p.m.; Morehead High School, Pierce Street, Eden. Features rides, games, music and food, culminating in a fireworks display. www.exploreedennc.com TUESDAY, JULY 5 • ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING in Governmental Center Commisssioners’ Chambers, second floor, 3712 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth, NC. 6:30pm. FRIDAY, JULY 8 • REIDSVILLE’S POPS ON THE SQUARE - Market Square, Corner Scales and Settle Streets. 7 p.m. admission free. For line-up: www.reidsvillenc.gov
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FRIDAY, JULY 15 • AARON MANUEL MEMORIAL CRUISE IN in Downtown Stonville takes place every 3rd Friday through October from 5pm till 8pm. For information contact Micheal Manuel, 336-404-5565. Proceeds support the Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Fun and Hospice of Rockingham County. Movies At Grogan Park • MOVIES UNDER THE STARS AT GROGAN PARK 308 E. Stadium Dr. Eden (in front lawn of Eden City Hall) “The Avengers” Free movies starting at dusk. Bring your blanket or lawn chair. No alcohol allowed. Bring a Picnic or buy from our concessions. For questions call Cindy Adams at 336612-8049
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SATURDAY, JULY 9 • The 7th Annual Eden Cruise in Downtown Draper hosted by the Three Rivers Chapter AACA. All makes and models welcome. No alcohol, no tents, no pets, horns, noisemakes or loud music. Sponsored by Tri-City Automotive. For information call 336-635-2653 or follow the Eden Cruise on Facebook. TUESDAY, JULY 12 • 6:30pm - Jacob’s Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (1721 Bald Hill Loop, Madison) will offer an information session on Long Term Care Medicaid. Rockingham County DSS will provide information on applying and qualifying for Long Term Care Medicaid. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
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SATURDAY, JULY 16 • WRCC 5TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - Dan Valley Golf Club, 6564 N.C. Hwy 135, Stoneville, NC on Saturday, July 16. Shotgun Start at 8:30am - & 1:00pm. Registration fees are $50 per person or $200 per team. Prizes are per team: $400 for 1st place, $300 for 2nd place and $200 for 3rd place. To register or for more information call Judy Philpott 336-548-6808, Jeff Pruett 336-9325645 or the Western Rockingham Chamber office at 336-548-6248. • REIDSVILLE’S CONCERT SERIES - Admission free. Market Square, Corner of Scales and Settle Streets. For line-up: www.reidsvillenc.gov SATURDAY, JULY 23 • 4TH ANNUAL SHAGGIN’ ON FIELDCREST - 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes to enjoy Jim Quick & Coastline, MillerCoors products, food and dancing! Fieldcrest Road, Draper. Admission Free. 336-612-8049, www.exploreedennc.com FRIDAY, JULY 29 • Movies on the Square - Market Square, Corner Scales and Settle Streets, Reidsville. For show times: www.reidsvillenc.gov SATURDAY, JULY 30 • CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES 6:30 p.m. - The Impacts Concerts are held at the Kiwanis Amphitheater at Freedom Park. Free to the public. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music in the park. Sponsored by: The Eden Parks & Recreation Department. MONDAY AUGUST 1ST • ON THE ROAD - ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING: MADISON/MAYODAN LIBRARY, 611 BURTON ST., MADISON . Public Hearings begin at 6:30pm.
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Gildan good community partner It’s always a good thing when a company is part of the community they are located in. Gildan represents one of those companies that are a part of the community, participating on local boards and committees, they are involved in education and local chambers. Their facility located at 602. E. Meadow Road is a mammoth building of 1.2 million square
feet. Its last expansion in 2014 added some 223,000 sq ft. Presently they have over 415 employees with 82 at their second building located on New Street, called Massood Logistics. This facility is experiencing growth also. Gildan continues to look for quality employees and has participated in hiring events held by Goodwill Industries in recent
months, looking for a good fit for several possitions. Growth is in the air for the company’s other locations such as the Mocksville yarn-spinning plant which plans to add close to 300 new jobs. Gildan is a Canadian based sportswear giant that is the second largest employer in the city of Eden, second only to Morehead Hospital.
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New Adminstrators Named in Rockingham County School System Rockingham County Schools (RCS) has named administrators across the district for the 2016-17 school year. Due to retirements, transfers, resignations and budget restrictions the district restructured school-based administrative assignments. The following administrators have been appointed to the following schools for the 2016-17 school year.These appointments were approved at the regularly scheduled May 23, 2016 Board of Education Work Session. Principal Assistant Principal School Bethany Elementary Josh Eanes Central Elementary Elizabeth Covell Christy Bailey Dillard Elementary Erica Blackwell Douglass Elementary Nancy Mark Draper Elementary Susan Barham Huntsville Elementary Russell Vernon Leaksville-Spray Elem. Tania Martin Christy Bailey Lincoln Elementary Karen Hester Monroeton Elementary Cecil Kemp Jane Frazier Moss Street Elementary Tina Chestnut Jamie Hunt New Vision Elementary Debbie Smith South End Elementary Joyce Smith Stoneville Elementary Kasie Pruitt Wentworth Elementary Jennifer Hardin Jane Frazier Williamsburg Elem. Gary Pyrtle Jamie Hunt Holmes Middle Elliot Miller Estelle Gullett Misty Slade Reidsville Middle Richard McGooganTrina McCoy Rock. Co.Middle Moriah Dollarhite Tia Scales Western Rock. Middle Stephanie Wray Laurie McCollum McMichael High Duane Whittaker Tonya Jones Hunter Smotherse Morehead High Al Royster Jamie Mabe Melissa Hamiltone Reidsville High Ann Mitchell Marcelle Millner Leslie Coleman Rock. County High Richie Weaver Joan Tatum Lori Davis Rock. Early College Diane Hill SCORE Curtis Gore
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Naismith Coaches Award In 2009, for the first time in the nation, the Naismith Coaches Award was presented to a high school coach in Rockingham County, Jimmy Teague. This national award is named for the late Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball. The Naismith Coaches Award was created to honor a present or former coach who represents sportsmanship, character, teamwork, service, integrity, honor and excellence. The 2016 Naismith Coaches Award, sponsored by the Naismith Legacy Group, Wilkerson Funeral Home, Tarheel Machinery and Rockingham County Schools, was presented to McMichael High School Men's and Women's Golf Coach, Pat Sedlock. Additional County Schools Naismith Award recipients: 2010 - Greg Frey, former Morehead High wrestling coach 2011 - Woody Wall, Rock. County High girl’s basketball coach 2012 - Bob Bailey, former McMichael High Athletic Director 2013 - Marty Woods, McMichael High volleyball coach 2014 - Lin Stadler, former Rock. County High football coach. 2015 - Jim Wilson, former Rockingham Co. Schools Athletic Dir. Congratulations, Pat Sedlock
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RCC reveals academic lists Rockingham Community College announces those named to the Spring Semester 2016 President’s List and Dean’s List. PRESIDENT’S LIST To be eligible for the President’s List students must maintain a 4.00 GPA within the semester with at least 12 college level credit hours attempted during Fall and Spring or 9 credit hours attempted during Summer. Those named are listed below by city of residence. Semester GPA’s are computed at the end of each semester and grades received in any previous semester are not included in computing the GPA for the current semester. Charlotte: Sierra Marino Clemmons: John Witner Eden: Jesse Carter, Karishma Desai, Chirung Desai, Harley Gardner, Antwain Hairston, Natalie Horton, Laura Macias, Katie Moore, Le Chi Pham, Caitlin Rierson, Edvin RiveraBarrios, Isaac Sasser, Jennifer Stegall, Dana Suleiman, Jessica Villanueva, Ervin Wilkerson. Greensboro: Jordan Hembree Madison: Heather Alvarado, Ericka Carter, Meredith Hubbard, Jasmine Mitchell, Takira Moore, Jessica Oakes, Antonio Sanchez, Jennifer Seguin, Ivy Wagoner, Judith Webster. Mayodan: Deanna Shelton. Pine Hall: Ashely Lawson. Reidsville: Robin Ash, Elan Ashley, Jose BenavidezAviles, Nathan Broman, Steven Byrd, Brittany Chapmon, Tammy Corum, John Dishmon, Andrew Eanes, Jessica Ellington, Lindsay Evans, Beau Foster, Monica Gunn, Margaret McCann, Michael McCreary, Jordan McDaniel, Sara Phillips, Elizabeth Robertson, Leslie Salvador Vallejo, Matraca Seamans, Anthony Seigler, Kristopher Smith, Jessica Stanely, Quintessa Stevenson, Elaina Sweat, MacKenzie Swift, Jonathan Williamson. Ruffin: Brittany Creech, Zachariah Johnson, Krystal Martin. Sandy Ridge: Heather Orr. Stokesdale: Jamie Baron, Robert Cranston, Sean Petraglia. Stoneville: Lily Barrett, Nathan Bishop, Matthew Coe, Tammy Cook, Amber Shaw, Alexander Winn, Daniel Gamache, Daniel Knight, Jamie Martin, Collin Rahn. Westfield: Grace Smith.
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The 4th Annual Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest will be held Saturday, July 23rd from 7pm - 10pm on Fieldcrest Road in Downtown Draper in Eden. Join in with individuals and local shag clubs to dance the night away to your favorite beach music performed live by Jim Quick & Coastline. There will be great food, including barbecue, hotdogs, burgers and much more from area vendors and local restau-
rants. MillerCoors will be serving their products, no outside coolers please. Bring your lawn chair, family and friends for a great time. for more information call Cindy Adams at 336-612-8049. This event is sponsored by Eden Tourism Development and the Draper Merchants Associaton. For more information visit our website at www.exploreedennc.com
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Float the Fourth in beautiful Eden Community Float along the Smith River The city of Eden invites you to join them in a fun float on the Smith River and Dan River on Monday, July 4th. Meeting at 11 a.m. at Three Rivers Outfitters at 413 Church Street Eden, you can launch at 12 pm on the river for a 2.5 mile trip lasting about 45 minutes for canoe or kayak or about 1-2 hours if you choose to tube. Shuttles will be available back to the starting point from the N.C. Wildlife Access Point on Bethlehem Church Road (Boat Landing). Please register be calling Cindy Adams at 336-552-6132 or
Vandalism of our own roadways unacceptable Rockingham County Sheriff’s Investigators are seeking leads ont several reported vandalism/tagging cases. “Justice 4 Todd” has been located written in White spray paint on buildings adn the roadways at the following locations: • Price Rd. at Plantation Rd. Stoneville, N.C. • N.C. 700 near the Eden City limits • N.C. 135 near Eden Rd. Stoneville, N.C. • Garrett Rd. at Beck Rd. Stoneville, N.C. This is simply defacing the public’s property that citizens have to deal with and pay to remove with tax payer money. Citizens who witness any future tagging of this nature are urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. Anyone with information on who is responsible for tagging the locations listed above is asked to call Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 336349-9683. Rockingham County Crime Stoppers pays up to $1,000 CASH for tips that lead to arrests. ALL CALLERS REMAIN ANONYMOUS!
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Did you know that the number of hot days—and warm nights—is increasing? In the U.S., record high temperatures now outnumber record lows at least two to one. What can you do to protect yourself in a heat wave—or simply in the hot summer sun? Know signs of trouble. Heat cramps are an early sign that your body is suffering from the heat— they’re more likely with heavy exercise or work. Along with muscle cramps, you may sweat heavily and feel very thirsty or fatigued. Heat exhaustion can happen when you lose lots of fluids from heavy sweating. These are a few other signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion: · Headache · Dizziness or feeling weak or confused · Nausea or vomiting · Fast heartbeat · Cool, moist skin · Dark-colored urine, a sign of dehydration If not treated, heat exhaustion can develop into heatstroke, which can be deadly because the body loses the ability to cool itself. Call 9-1-1 if someone shows signs of shock, becomes very confused, has a seizure, has a fever over 102 degrees F, breathes rapidly or has a rapid pulse, or loses consciousness. Nip problems in the bud. If you have symptoms of heat exhaustion, get out of the heat as quickly as you can. Rest in a cool, shady place with your feet raised. Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid alcohol or caffeine. Apply cool compresses or take a cool shower or bath. Contact a doctor if you don’t feel better within 30 minutes. Beat the heat. In a heat wave, take these steps: · Avoid taxing activities if you can. · Stay indoors during the hottest hours of the day. The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are strongest between 10 am and 4 pm. · If you don’t have air conditioning, go to a library, mall, or other public place to cool down for a few hours. · Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. Avoid dark colors, which trap the heat. · Use a hat or umbrella outdoors. · Allow your car to cool off before you get in. · Drink water and eat small meals often. Drink less alcohol and fewer caffeinated drinks. · Don’t take salt tablets unless your doctor tells you to. Protect those at increased risk. Help protect those who are most vulnerable in the heat. That includes children, older adults, and people who are obese, ill, exercising vigorously, or not used to the heat or high humidity. For example, make sure young ones drink plenty of water. And you might check in on your elderly neighbor once in a while. It’s important to know that certain medicines can also increase your risk of heatstroke. This includes allergy, blood pressure, and seizure drugs as well as medicines used for mental health conditions. Let’s talk this over to make sure you stay safe and know the signs of problems. And, if you have a chronic condition, it’s a great idea to ask your doctor about other ways to lower your risk of heatstroke. Nothing herein constitutes medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or is a substitute for professional advice. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other medical professional if you have questions or concerns about a medical condition.
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Pantry of Rockingham County serves each year, we are truly grateful to the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation gift,” said American Red Cross Piedmont Triad Chapter Executive Director John Hughes. The American Red Cross Food Pantry of Rockingham County is dedicated to serving families and individuals in Rockingham County. During the summer months, countless children who rely on school meals struggle to get enough to eat. This funding will enable the Food Pantry to help put food on the table and to help end summer hunger for children in need. Established in 2001, the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations dedicated to feeding the hungry in the communities it serves. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded more than $9 million in grants. About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/local/western-northcarolina. About Food Lion: Food Lion, based in Salisbury, N.C., since 1957, now has 1,098 stores in 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states and employs more than 63,000 associates. By leveraging its longstanding heritage of low prices and convenient locations, Food Lion is working to own the easiest full shop grocery experience in the Southeast, anchored by a strong commitment to affordability, freshness and the communities it serves. Food Lion is a company of Delhaize America, the U.S. division of Brussels-based Delhaize Group. For more information, visit www.foodlion.com. About Food Lion Feeds: For more than 50 years, Food Lion has been a strong philanthropic partner in the communities it serves. As a grocer, Food Lion’s business is food. The company believes that no one should have to choose between dinner and paying rent or gasoline and buying groceries. Through Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion is working to create a better tomorrow by uniting with customers and partners to eliminate the choices families are forced to make when they are hungry. By the end of 2020, the company has pledged to provide 500 million meals to families in need in its local communities. For more information, visit www.foodlion.com/feeds.
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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 DEAN’S LIST To be eligible for the Dean’s List students must maintain a 3.25 GPA within the semester with at least 12 college level credit hours attempted during Fall and Spring or 9 credit hours attempted during Summer, with no grade less than a C. Those named are listed by city of residence. Semester GPA’s are computed at the end of each semester and grades received in any previous semester are not included in computing the GPA for the current semester. Advance: Katherine Bures. Asheboro: Jennifer Miller. Browns Summit: Baylee Hazel, Marissa Mitchell. Eden: Natasha Bass, C. Willis Booth, Stephanie Bradford, Alexus Brown, Tyler Bruins, Kim Claybrooks, Christopher DePriest, Brandi Dyer, Scott Gammons, Stacy Griffith, Jesse Hodges, Ashlea Johnson, Tanner Johnson, Chester Jordan, Ryan Joyce, Trevor Lowrimore, Wendy Martinez, Meara Maurer, Kaylee Orander, Joe Overcash, Dylan Perdue, Emily Prescott, Sarah Price, Nicholas Price, Janet Roach, Jennifer Robertson, Taylor Scott, Cody Shockley, Jennifer Sigmon, Annie Southard, Landon Stone, Meredith Stone, Anna Terrazas, Jeremy Wallace, Ernest Wilkerson, Lauren Wilson, Kevin Wilson. Greensboro: Ethelyn Bailey, Royce Barham, Jason Winchester. Kernersville: Jessica Shields. Lawsonville: Hannah Lawson. Madison: Devon Ammons, Jacqueline Carter, Bryan Comer, Jeffrey Crosby, Brandi Faircloth, Sandra Hopkins, Diana Martin, Andrea Oakley, Josel Rios Hernandez, Jacob Tysinger, Jose Zarate. Mayodan: Lavonne Knight, Kristen Martin, Mark Pulliam, Tanya Ritchie, Julie Stevens, Kimberly Tucker, Brittany Williams. Pelham: Courtney Mitchell. Pfafftown: Sarah Reed. Providence: Timothy Matherly. Ramseur: Alexander Allred. Reidsville: Byron Atha, Levi Bailey, Kimberly Barbosa, Dustin Barham, Brendell Barham, Carol Barnett, Calea Biddix, Grayson Blankenship, Kayla Borusewicz, Christina Brame, Ryan Chilton, Jessica Conger, Brittany Craig, Matthew Crutchfield, Alexandrai Cundiff, Sonja David, Logan Davidson, Ericka Davis, Kalyann Dillard, Brianna Dove, Devin Ellington, Rosa Escobar, Julie Hildebrand, Patrick Hutchens, Christopher Johnson, Mark Kennon, Karin Lynn, James Maines, Adam Martin, Chandler McDowell, Krystal Miller, Kevin Mise, Sydney O’Bryant, Sabrina Parks, Kimberly Reeves, Roberto Reyes, Bradley Ross, Morgan Stanley, Kirk Stanley, Cassandra Tilley, Kimberly Underhill, Nancy Villalobos, Michelle Walker, Alison Wilson, Byron Woods. Ruffin: Savannah Aron, Corey Delehanty, Katherine French, Bryan Jumper, Zayiah King, Shannon Lovelace, Savannah Powell, Kevin Pruitt, Alaina Smith, Jacob Smith, Thomas Utter. Sandy Ridge: Christina Dehart, Lacey Hendrick, Emily Myers, Courtney Shelton. Stokesdale: Allen Bennett, Christopher Clifton, Scott Edwards, Kandus Stanley. Stoneville: Nathaniel Curry, Samantha Garrett, Nancy Gordon, Michael Langel, Erin Lee, Hannah Little, Adrian Mendoza, Kirby Richardson, Adam Richardson, Matthew Rogers, James Stone, Natalie Tuggle, Alan Vaughn. Summerfield: Crystal Carter, Amanda Currie, Rodney Gauldin, Melisa Moore, Kacy Porter. Troy: Stetson Miller. Wilson: Christina Reagan.
Red Cross July Blood Drives -Thursday - 07/07/2016 - Eden YMCA, 301 South Kennedy Street, Eden - Appt:www.redcrossblood.org Or Call 1-800-7332767 - 2pm-6:30pm -Thursday - 07/07/2016 - First Baptist Church Reidsville, 409 South Main St., Reidsville - Appt:www.redcrossblood.org Or Call 1-800-733-2767 - 11:30am-4pm -Wednesday - 07/13/2016 - Rockingham County Gov’t Center, 371 Hwy 65, Wentworth, NC, 27375 - Appt:www.redcrossblood.org Or Call 1-800-733-2767 - 11am-3:30pm -Friday - 07/15/2016 - American Red Cross, 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville - Appt:www.redcrossblood.org Or Call 1-800-733-2767 - 10am-2:30pm -Wednesday - 07/20/2016 - Reidsville Fire Station #1, 402 South Scales St., Reidsville - Appt:www.redcrossblood.org Or Call 1-800733-2767 - 11am-3:30pm
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Eddie Barker stands beside the Historical Marker placed on the Millner Buidling on Washington Street designating it built c. 1910
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Millner Building recognized by Appearance Committee There is a lot of history in downtown Olde Leaksville Historic District... of course. But one place was recognized recently with a special honor. The T. Lee Millner Building at 640 Washington Street, owned by Eddie Barker of Eden, won the City of Eden Community Appearance Commission award in recognition and appreciation for efforts to beautify and improve the appearance of the City of Eden. Barker notes that the building is over 100 years old, the plaque on the door states it is circa 1910. It has housed a small hotel up stairs and a Mercantile downstairs, at one time was a BelkCline location, and many remember its recent history as Judith Warren’s Bridal and Boutique.
It’s most recent tenants include a coworker of the late Judith Warren’s, Linda Moore, who opened her own alterations shop called Make it Fit Moore (a name suggested by her daughter). Along side Moore is The Total Diva, owned by Myra “Dan’Niel” Malloy. This is a quaint clothing and accessory shop which feathers new and quality consigned goods for the discriminating taste. As you head to the back and up the stairs, you will notice the mural that wraps around the stair case, unique in all aspects, which has been there for years. The exposed brick in parts of the upstairs gives you a real since of history right off the bat. The newest tenant upstairs recently cut the ribbon on her Photography studio, Sarah
Griffith Photography & Co. Sarah welcomes you to come upstairs and see her beautiful new location and sit a while. Her studio has unique architectural features and a homey“sit a spell” feeling. Coming soon is another upstairs business called Millie’s Attic, owned by Emily Jarrell. Emily repurpose old furniture and accessories with her handcrafting talent. These older buildings downtown feature a sence of history that no newly built location can offer. They just feel right to do business in, they have a heart. Eddie invites you to view the propery yourself if you are thinking of opening your own small business. You can reach him at 336-613-0867.
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UDC announces winners of Public Speaking Contest On May 20, 2016, the Reidsville-Rockingham Chapter #586 United Daughters of the Confederacy sponsored their annual public speaking contest for eighth grade students at Reidsville Middle School. Students from Mrs. Emily Boing’s class participated in the event. Twenty one students participated in the initial contest but prior to the final contest, the field was narrowed down to the top ten students. The winners were: First place - Madison Edwards; Second Place – Victoria Wilson, and Third Place - Juaneisha Tucker and Nicholas Knutson. The four winners
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Madison Edwards, Victoria Wilson, Juaneisha Tucker and Nicholas Knutson received cash prizes and a certificate of participation. All students participating were recognized with a certificate.
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Students chose Sojourner Truth, Pauline Cushmon, Varina Howell Davis, Sarah Emma Edmonds, Harriett Tubman, Jeb Stewart and others, all men and women from the Civil War period of 1861-1865, to research and develop a four to six minute speech. Each contestant gave their speech in front of the judges and other students. They were judged on the basic skills of public speaking including knowledge of subject, organization, skillful use of facts, examples, descriptions and analogies as well as voice, diction, style, body language, personal presentation and time. Students talked about the life of each person and the courage and faith these heroes demonstrated during this period. The judges for public speaking were Ms. Samyria W. King, Chapter President; Mrs. Janie Robertson, retired teacher with Johnsie Hayes, Registrar, presiding over the contest and assisting the judges with scoring. The timekeeper was Joe Schraufnagel. For more information about the United Daughters of the Confederacy locally, contact Miss King at 336.349.4649 or go to www.hqudc.nc.org.
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Berger Applauds Pittenger for Defending State Against Obama Administration’s Bullying An appropriations amendment introduced by U.S. Rep. Robert Pittenger and supported by all Republican members of North Carolina’s U.S. House delegation passed late Wednesday evening and made clear that it is illegal for the Obama administration to withhold federal tax dollars paid by North Carolinians from them. “I applaud Congressman Pittenger and the Republican members of North Carolina’s U.S. House delegation for their courage and conviction in standing up to the Obama administration’s bullying tactics and efforts to deny basic privacy and safety to the people of our state,” said Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham.) “I hope North Carolina’s U.S. senators will follow their lead and fight this blatant abuse of power by out-of-control federal bureaucrats in the Obama administration.” Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Justice threatened to withhold federal education dollars from the state based on its radical argument that school-aged boys and girls ought to share the same bathrooms and locker rooms as a condition of receiving funding.
Official Primary Election results released Rockingham County voters cast their ballots in June naming their choice for US House of Representatives as B. Mark Walker, Rep., who won with 82.94% of the vote while Robert H. (Bob) Edmonds took 60.46% out of four running for the NC Supreme Court Associate Justice position.
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Struggling to get your Social Security Disability Benefits? Are you confused about the Social Security Disability process? Then this is the place for you. You will get answers to your questions. There will be free handouts with updated Social Security information and a webinar to educate the public about this process. 2nd Annual FREE community seminar offered on August 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Hosted by Triad Goodwill Speakers: Rosemary A. Kennedy, (ACP) Advanced Certified Paralegal in Social Security Disability serving claimants since 1993 Special Guest Speaker: Deborah F. Maury, Social Security Specialist Location: Triad Goodwill 6625 NC 135, Mayodan, NC 27027 At the 220 exit close to Wal-Mart For more information, please call 336-613-6566 Disclaimer: This seminar is for informational purposes only.
Volunteer Fire Department challenges other departments to donate Fans to the Elderly Program The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Rockingham County Red Cross, is collecting FANS for Rockingham County residents in need through August 1, 2016. Today, we received a donation of 15 new fans from members of the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department. With that donation they have issued a challenge to all the other Fire Departments in Rockingham County to donate the same, or exceed their donation if possible. The fans and challenge were delivered by Philip Butler, Chief of the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department. “Think about how hot it has been lately and considering that
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River Map Kiosk officially unveiled in Eden There are new kiosks set up to assist river users throughout Rockingham County by providing information on river access and features; places to dine and shop; and opportunities for wildlife viewing. An official ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the new River Kiosk at Island Ford
Landing on the Smith River Greenway on June 9th. Jenny Warmly, Program Manager of DRBA Headquarters said, “We are pleased to see this project reach completion and begin public service to residents and visitors to our beautiful rivers.” This project is included in
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At Congratulations to the entire Rockingham County High School Spring Semester Nursing Fundamentals Class for passing both the written & skills portion of the nursing assistant Certification Test. They are now Certified Nursing Assistants. Pictured (Top L-R) are: Heather Pinnix, Cierra Weatherman, Mrs Teresa Harris, Jahavier Vernon, Madison Shropshire, Cassie Jenkins & Tori O’Neal (Bottom L-R): Mason McKinney, Tori Hopper & Caroline Cummings.
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Reidsville & Wentworth City starts Preventative Maintenance on Water System The City of Reidsville, along with Archdale, Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority and Randleman, planned a regional water quality preventative maintenance service on our water distribution systems which began on Monday, June 27th, 2016 and will conclude on Monday, August 8th, 2016. This maintenance service involves a temporary process change to our water disinfecting method from chloramines to free chlorine. Although chloramine disinfection is the preferred method of treatment, due to the longevity of the disinfecting power of chloramines in the system and the reduced levels of disinfection by-products produced, it is a weaker disinfectant. Therefore, it is a recommended practice to switch back to free chlorine periodically for approximately a month in order to reduce the likelihood that undesirable bacterial growth will occur in the system. During the transition, some customers may experience temporary taste and odor concerns. Initial taste and odor impacts result from the release of ammonia from the chloramines. Once the free chlorine water gets fully into the system, the taste and odor of chlorine may be evident. This is a normal part of the process and customers should be reassured that this will not affect water quality. At the conclusion of the maintenance process as chloramines are resumed, the taste and odor of chlorine will simply disappear. Customers may contact the Public Works Department at 3491070 or the City Water Plant at 342-4002 if they have any questions.
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Beal named Outstanding Math Teacher Tara Beal from Reidsville Middle School was selected by the Rockingham County Schools Outstanding Math Teacher Committee as the District’s Outstanding Secondary Math Teacher for 2016.
Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 there are senior citizens in our county that don’t have and can’t afford air conditioning or even a fan to help cool themselves. Donating these fans may be the only means by which they can get relief from the summer heat. We are thankful for every fan donated because we know that each fan is going to make a difference for someone”, said Sheriff Sam Page. “I thank Chief Butler and the members of the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department for their very generous donation, and for their challenge to our other wonderful Fire Departments throughout Rockingham County.” 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 their 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!
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4-H delegation goes to Raleigh A delegation of Rockingham County 4-H members attended 4-H Citizenship North Carolina Focus, which was held in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Rockingham County delegation returned home from three days in which more than 140 youth and adults representing 61 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. Emily Holmes and Kiersten Dery represented Rockingham County at the June 13-15 conference. Through various conference sessions and facilitated discussions, delegates learned and shared information related to local, state and national government 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, delegates traveled to the Legislative Building in Raleigh to meet with their elected officials and their staff. Our 4-Hers got a chance to meet and spend some time with Senator Phil Berger, Representative Bert Jones and Representative Kyle Hall. 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 336-342-8230.
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Every year the Department of Public Instruction and the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics recognize an outstanding math teacher in each school district alternating each year between secondary and ele-
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Designation Reflects Presence of Fiber-Based, High-Speed Internet As part of AT&T’s continuing efforts to drive economic development and investment in North Carolina, AT&T* and representatives from the City of Reidsville and Reidsville Economic Development today announced that Reidsville Industrial Park and Watlington Industrial Park have been designated AT&T Fiber Ready, the first business parks in the Triad to receive this designation. In a global economy, connectivity is vital to new employers and businesses of every type. The AT&T Fiber Ready designation helps economic development leaders more effectively position their communities for site selection by emphasizing the availability of high-speed, fiber-based services. “Advanced communications capabilities and networks are essential for the economic health and future of communities like ours as we compete against larger cities across North Carolina and the southeast,” said Mayor Jay Donecker. “In today’s global, information-based economy, fiber optic facilities, and the services they carry, stimulate and facilitate innovation, helping create the clean, sustainable highpaying jobs we want for Reidsville.” The AT&T fiber network provides the bandwidth needed to support data intensive services such as video, collaboration, cloud services and more through products such as Ethernet, Virtual Private Networking, Managed Internet Service, AT&T GigaPowerSM and AT&T Business Fiber. Customers can complement their high-speed Internet with network security options and online backup to help protect and virtualize their business-critical information. "The availability of fiber-optic facilities and high-speed communications infrastructure is always among the top priorities a business has in evaluating a potential site for relocation or expansion,” said Jeff Garstka, Reidsville’s economic development director. “By highlighting the immediate availability of advanced technology, this Fiber Ready designation will be a valuable tool in our efforts to aggressively recruit 21st century businesses and industries.” In January, AT&T announced that it had added 1 million additional business customer locations – including more than 23,500 in North Carolina –
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Seth Williams making a name for himself, with the help of family Born and raised in blues and rock musician as send him to Memphis to perform Reidsville, Seth Williams was singer and guitarist, a bandat the International Blues destined to be more than just leader, and a recording artist, Challenge in January of this another kid. having released over two dozen year. Seth attended Monroeton studio and live albums to date, It’s hard for Michelle to Elementary, Community Baptist including a #3 charting U.S. hit hold in her enthusiasm over her through 6th and was homesingle. sons career, and being his manschooled thereager only intenafter. Self taught, sifies that zeal. he picked up the Michelle says, guitar by watch“Our goal is ing youTube conbuilding a fan stantly and teachbase and go on ing himself tour in about 6 SETH WILLIAMS through determimonths.” She nation on the guiarranged for him tar. He began to play at the 1st singing only Annual Blues three years ago, Festival in and at age 18, Lancing, NC in already is a rising June, which was star in the area. hosted by Terry It’s been a VunCunnon. really busy time Although Seth Home Grown and Home Schooled talent right here in for Seth and his Williams is a solo our community. Seth Williams is a rising star in family lately. In act, he occasionalRockingham County and the country. May alone he ly plays with local turned 18, graduated high Seth’s career could possibly musicians and enjoys jam sesschool, and released his first CD. have been stalled or quite a bit sions with others, realizing these Black Vinyl, which was recorded more difficult if it weren’t for his are priceless learning opportuniat The Sound Lab Recording family’s support. Mom Michelle ties. Studios in Greensboro. On this is his manager, dad Justin is the When you hear his name CD Seth wrote all the songs with sound man, setup crew and driv- come up regarding a local or the exception of one of his er. Sister Olivia, 14, is quite talregional event, make sure you favorites by Don Williams, ented, too, and does the photogget tickets and come enjoy the “Lord, I hope this day is good.” raphy for Williams. music from this special young At the 30th Annual Blues Performing in the Piedmont man. Festival at Barbour park in Youth Division at the Blind For booking call Michelle Greensboro, Seth opened for Tiger, Greensboro, hosted by Williams, manager, at 336-932Samantha Fish, an American the Piedmont Blues Preservation 2317or visit his facebook music blues singer, songwriter and Society, he received a standing page (Seth Williams Music) for musician, as well as Elvin ovation and immediatley they information. Or email Richard Bishop, an American made special arrangments to music.sethwilliams@gmail.com
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2015-2016 Outstanding Webmaster of the Year, Williamsburg Elementary School. Pictured L-R: Amanda Bell - Board Vice Chair. Brettany Brown - Media Coordinator, Williamsburg Elementary, Dr. Shotwell Superintendent, Melissa Stanley Technology Assistant, Williamsburg Elementary
Abby Bryan, of Reidsville High School, earned an award for national athletic competitions in the U.S. Equestrian Federation Program.
On behalf of the Board of Education, Congratulations to Dr. Shotwell for being named the NC 2015-16 Superintendent of the Year and thank you for all you do for Rockingham County Schools.
Congratulations to the 2015-16 school-based Volunteers of the Year. For the 15-16 school year, a combined total of 9,739 hours have been served by our Rockingham County Schools Volunteers of the Year. Thank you for your time and dedication to the students of Rockingham County. Bethany Elementary Amy Suggs Central Elementary School Cindy Martin Dillard Elementary School Kim Hill Douglass Elementary School Joyce Shockley Draper Elementary School Joni Boothe Holmes Middle School Mackenzie Wray Huntsville Elementary School Beth Strader Leaksville-Spray Elem. School Gloria Shropshire Lincoln Elementary School Heather Cuthbertson McMichael High School Natalie Mitchell Monroeton Elementary School Priscilla Mosley Morehead High School John Dabbs Moss Street Elementary School JoAnne Doggett New Vision Magnet School Kathy Cook Reidsville High School Robert Evans Reidsville Middle Martha Velazquez Rockingham County High Rusty Smith Rockingham County Middle Kate Harrell Rockingham Early College High Leda Kohler South End Elementary School Linda Tuschak Stoneville Elementary School Donna Stowe Wentworth Elementary School Lilly Kinney Western Rockingham Middle Randy Pruitt Williamsburg Elementary School Nicole Petty Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship Recipients and Alternates: 1. Jesse Carter - Winner 2. Jonathan Merchant - Winner 3. Jadakiss Jumper - Alternate 4. Aaron Knight - Alternate 5. Kevin Hyler - Alternate Air Force JROTC Cadets that have been accepted to the United States Air Force Academy: 1. Mary Luking - Rockingham County High School 2. Ben Isley - Rockingham County High School 3. Anna LaPrade - Dalton McMichael High School
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& Wentworth Toymakerz to be featured on TV Show Los Angeles based Production Company, Lucky 13 Cinematic (L13C), is proud to announce the launch of their television series entitled, Toymakerz. The series is currently scheduled to premiere this September - on the Velocity television network. Toymakerz embodies the modern definition of its title...unique toys for big boys. The ten part, one hour episodes are based on the life and creations of David Ankin, owner and proprietor of the company, Toymakerz, Inc. Based in Reidsville, North Carolina, the series production is currently scheduled to begin in April with filming to take place in North Carolina, Virginia and Florida. Ankin, a former stunt man, motorcycle racer and custom vehicle fabricator, stars and the supporting cast features his team at Toymakerz, Inc. Co-starring in the series is Ankin’s right hand man and racecar fabricator, David Leavy. Leavy is well known for exceptional design and delivery of some of the best machines in the eighth and quarter mile. Ankin’s team is well versed in the creation of “oneoff” specialized vehicles from racecars, custom motorcycles (both V-twin and sport bikes), trucks and unique reverse trikes. David Ankin is the personification of the all-American boy — the guy you always want on your team and the guy you never want to cross. David and his team bring the ingenuity and the skill set to satisfy a wide array of customers- -from celebrities to international business magnets. Anyone looking for a motorized vehicle that is unmatched in its class calls on, Toymakerz.
Ankin The production of Toymakerz is led by Executive Producer and show runner Eric Harryman, best known for his hit series, The Chopper Challenge (CMT/Mtv Networks/Viacom). “We have spent the last two years in the trenches with Dave and his team, building the series concept, tracking character development and highlighting storylines that translate to a wide demographic not traditionally interested in this genre. The dynamics of the people and the business have universal appeal.” The series will appeal to audiences who love wrench turning and fabrication while drawing in new fans from the R&D and competition worlds of motorsport. The series is directed by 11 time Emmy winner, Randy Bond who also worked with Harryman on their previous hit, The Chopper Challenge. Thanks to David Ankin’s unique role in this world, Toymakerz will also take the audience outside the shop to experience these machines in action—on the track, on the street, and in your face. Post production of the series will be handled exclusively by Subtractive, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA. Requests for additional information and interviews should be directed to: Lucky 13 Cinematic (310) 890-9424 or eric@lucky13cinematic.com
Reidsville & Market Square Events Feature of Market on the Square • Sat July 02. Lake Reidsville, Independence Day Celebration. Performing Envision and Eric and the Chill Tones. Rides for the kids and fireworks At Market Square - Scales Street • Mon. July 04 & Wed. July 06: Fitness on the Square: 6-7pm. • Friday July 08: Pop Series and Cruise-In: Nathan Angelo: Keyboard and band playing new age pop. • Mon July 11 & Wed. July 13: Fitness on the Square: 6-7pm • Saturday July 16: The Blues with the Les Moore Trio • Mon July 18 & Wed. July 20: Fitness on the Square: 6-7pm. • Thursday July 21: Kids Day at the Farmer’s Market • Mon July 25 & Wed. July 27: Fitness on the Square: 6-7pm. • Friday July 29: Movies on the Square • Mon August 01 & Wed. August 03: FOS: 6-7pm.
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Merchant 1 Manufacturing announces new location A new business comes to Reidsville as Merchant 1 Manufacturing has announced a new location in Reidsville after purchasing a vacant property at 1203 Freeway Drive. The company is a leading manufacturer of standard and custom engineered paint booths, media booths, welding booths, and powder coating booths. Merchant 1 Manufacturing will initially employ approximately 22 employees at the location and will invest approximately $40,000 in facility upgrades and equipment. A ribbon cutting hosted by the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce will take place at the new facility on June 23 at 11:30 a.m. “We are excited to be moving our operations to Reidsville and look forward to working with the community to be a good corporate citizen,” said company president C. B. Lawrence. “Our business has experienced steady growth recently and our need for an expanded footprint played a major part in our decision to relocate our manufacturing and distribution center as well as our sales and marketing operations. We are looking forward to continued success.” Merchant 1 Manufacturing manufactures and distributes spray booths built with UL and CSA-approved components and all of their designs are manufactured in accordance with OSHA, NFPA33, NEC and BOCA industry standards. All of the company’s paint and spray booths are constructed of Premium 18 gauge G-90 galvanized steel to provide a longer
life span for the customer. “We are thrilled to have Merchant 1 Manufacturing in Reidsville, adding to an already thriving industrial base in our community,” says Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker. “The City of Reidsville prides itself on being a business friendly and welcoming community for both new businesses and existing businesses already operating here. We appreciate the company’s investment and job creation in the City and look forward to working closely with them on future expansion plans.” “We welcome Merchant 1 Manufacturing to Rockingham County as they are another example of the type of industrial
business we see showing interest in our County,” says Jan Critz, executive director of the Rockingham County Economic Development office. “We know that projects such as this one are very competitive, and we believe our County has a great story to tell to other companies interested in doing business here.” Merchant 1 Manufacturing sells its products through a network of online sources by taking direct customer orders for manufactured products or by acting as a supplier and distributor of other manufacturer components and systems. Products can be found at the company’s website at http://merchant1manufacturing.com/home.
Through Our Eyes Photography Group contest... Theme: Water Ellen Garrard took this ocean shot at Nags Head, N. C. She says “My son was a state trooper stationed in the Outer Banks for four years. During that time, I fell in love the area. He no longer lives there, but I try and get down there as often as I can.” Each month, a theme is chosen for a contest among the members. Anyone in the group may chose to participate. This contest just gives us a fun little challenge. Through Our Eyes Photography Group ise a group of people that have the common interest of photography. We meet together once a month; sometimes for planning, sometimes for workshops.
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Circle Drive-In Gabrielle & Riley This Eden store has moved to the former Pace-Stone Thrift store location at 620 Henry Street. They specialize in monogrammed clothing and accessories, a full line of dance wear, and specialty gift items. Stop by
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Washington Street next to Johnson’s Florist. They have a variety of coffees, new iced tea items, sweets and great books. Hours are 7:00am-5:00pm Monday-Saturday. New Saturday events will be announced soon. For more information, call 336612-2857. 87 Outfitters-New Business! Eden has a new river tube outfitter—87 Outfitters, located just outside the city at 11083 NC Hwy 87. Owner Jerry Bradford rents tubes for $10 with a $10 deposit that you are refunded when the tube is returned. They also sell bait and other hunting gear, including bows. Stop by this great little store or call them at 336-623-2134. You can also visit them at their Facebook page. Get Fit Eden Registration continues for the 2016 Get Fit Eden program. Tshirts are available at the Eden Chamber of Commerce (while supplies last) between 9:00am and 5:00pm Monday-Friday. Tell us how YOU Get Fit Each Friday, starting June 24, 2016, we will randomly select a winner from those people who show us how they keep fit by tagging the Get Fit Eden Facebook page with their photo. Prizes will include certificates, River trips, massages, $100 Hibbett Sports gift cards, Health Assessments from the James Austin Wellness Center, $50 House of Health gift cards and Fit 30 CrossFit program, a $60 value. For more information, contact the Eden Chamber of Commerce office at 336-6233336. Tie-dye night at 6:30pm at the Meadow Road greenway shelter on June 28th and August 23rd River trips on the Smith and Dan on July 9th and August 27th at 11:00am. Free trip for the first 30 participants, but you can bring your own kayak or canoe as well. Nightime Zumba will take place next to the Washington Street Park on Thursday, August 11th at 6:30pm. Be sure to join us at the weekly community walks as well on Tuesdays at 6:30pm at the greenway and at 8:30am on Saturdays at Freedom Park.
As summer unfolds, don’t let the sun throw wrinkles in your outdoor plans. Protect your precious skin by wearing sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) on all exposed skin, and reapply at least every two hours, even on cloudy days. Remember to drink to your health with plenty of refreshing water, six to eight glasses daily; more if you’re very active. Today’s handy plastic bottles make it easy to carry water along everywhere.
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Goodwill Resource Centers offer free workshops, classes Both Eden and Reidsville Goodwill Resource Centers plan on several Free workshops and classes in July. On July 11 through 22th a class “On Target for Employment” will be offered Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm. This same class will be held in Reidsville from July 23 through August 5th, Monday through Friday 9am to 1pm. Reidsville will also offer (Re)Invent Yourself from July 11 15th, Monday through Friday 9am to Noon. Space can be limited for these events so call ahead to register at 336-623-3007 for Eden or 336-637-1010 for Reidsville. These centers offer additional FREE services including resume assistance, career counseling (by appointment), complimentary network room and computers for Job searches, Job leads, and free faxing and copies (Limited 5 copies per day) The Eden Resource center is located at 220 W. Kings Hwy., Suite H, Eden. The Reidsville center is at 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville
4-Hers at District 4-H Activity Day in Yadkin County on June 18, 2016. L-R: Leah Lovelace, Ella Waterbury, Roxy Waterbury, Kylie Huffman, Gracelyn Brame, Makayla Martin-Brame, Katelyn Hewitt, Eve Agee, Anna Agee and Addison Farris.
4-H Youth Compete at District 4-H Presentations Contest On Saturday, June 18, Rockingham County 4-H youth competed at the North Central 4-H District Activity Day in Yadkin County at Yadkinville Elementary School. Rockingham County 4H was among youth that were from the 19 surrounding counties in the district. Rockingham County had ten presenters with nine 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 Roxy Waterbury, Leah Lovelace, Kylie Huffman, Mykala MartinBrame, Eve Agee, Ella Waterbury, Addison Farris, Gracelyn Brame, Katelyn Hewitt and Anna Agee. All but three were 4-H cloverbuds, ages 5 – 8 years old. Three were in the arts and communication 11 – 13 year old category. There was also a district talent show at the event. Kylie Huffman participated by playing her clarinet. The members learnd a lot at the event. Congratulations to all of our 4-H youth, you make 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.
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First Public Mountain Bike Trail in Western Rockingham County Opens It was a warm day, but that did not stop a kick off celebration of the opening of the first public mountain bike trail in Western Rockingham County. About 15 people gathered at Farris Memorial Park on June 4, National Trails Day, for the formal opening of the Mayodan Mountain Bike Trail. The new trail is approximately 3.5 miles in length. "The event began at 11:00 a.m. but by 10 a.m. bicycle riders had already showed up to ride the trail," says Jenny Edwards, Program Manager, Dan River Basin Association (DRBA). Funding for the trail came from Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, REI, NC STEP, and Reidsville Area Foundation. Other support came from Dan River Basin Association members and Town of Mayodan. Over the summer, Duke Energy and HandsOn Charlotte brought more than 200 volunteers to hand finish the trail and build two trail head kiosks. Mayor Jeffery Bullins, along with Michael Brandt, Mayodan Town Manager and Micky Silvers with the Western Rockingham Chamber of
Commerce, cut the ribbon opening the trail. Other attendees included representatives of the West Rock Rivers & Trails Group; members of the Dan River Basin Association, trail volunteers, and members of the cycling community. A group of cyclists on a 70-mile ride through Rockingham County that day stopped by to express their congratulations. After a ribbon cutting, Tony McGee, landscape architect and trail builder/designer led a short hike explaining the features of the trail that make it particularly attractive to mountain bikers. It is the "home trail" of the McMichael High School Mountain Bike Club led by Coach Pat Sedlock and organized DRBA with funding from Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. The trail is rated beginner to intermediate. Mountain bikes are available for rent for a nominal charge when the concession stand is open. For more information on this or other trails in Rockingham County, contact Jenny Edwards at jedwards@danriver.org or(336) 339-6169.
God Bless America Day Planned God Bless America Day will be celebrated July 3, 2016 at Woodbine Baptist Church, 7546 NC 135, Mayodan, NC. The Hall of Honor, which opens at 9:00a.m., will feature Ralph Walker, local veteran who helped liberate Dachau Concentration Camp, military memorabilia provided by Museum and Archives of Rockingham County, pictures of local military personnel past and present, and much more. The ceremony begins in the sanctuary at 10 a.m., with
Morehead High School award winning JROTC drill team providing military protocol. Special guest speaker will be Zachary Reynolds, 28-year veteran of the US Army and NC National Guard. There will be touching tributes, patriotic music, and recognition of all who have served in any of our five branches of service. Following the celebration, everyone is invited to join us for an All-American meal of hotdogs and homemade desserts on our church campus.
Dan River Boat Race The Dan River Boat Race returns with fun in the sun and on the water on Saturday, August 6th. Check in is from 7:30am - 9:45, at the Lindsey Bridge Access Site. Paddle your way downstream with others and have a great summertime adventure. There will be parking and shuttle service and on-site boat rentals available.
Register at the MadisonMayodan Recreation Department or get a form on-line at www.adanriverboatrace.org. Pre-registration is $25 and on-site registration is $30. Deadline for registration is 3pm August 5th. Don’t forget the sunblock and safety equipment!!! For more information contact the recreation center at 336548-2789.
Summer at Mayo River State Park Come out and enjoy the summer at Mayo River State Park! STARS & PLANETS – Sat., July 2 – 9:30pm-12:30am Have you ever looked into the night sky and wondered what you are looking at? Explore the constellations, stars, and planets with park staff and volunteers who will provide telescopes to assist you in your journey through the wonders of the heavens. Meet in the field near the picnic shelter. Please use a red filter on any flashlights you bring and bring your insect repellent. S’MORES! – Sat. July 9 – 7:00pm-8:00pm Come out and celebrate North Carolina State Park’s centennial year by making s’mores with the park ranger! Enjoy a short history of state parks. Then make s’mores! The program will be held at the picnic area. S’mores ingredients will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Bring your own water to wash it down. CANOE THE MAYO – Sat., July 16 – 10:00am. If you’ve ever wanted to float down the scenic Mayo River, now is your chance! Come out and take a river trip with a park ranger. This canoe float will start at the public boat access at Old Anglin Mill Loop Road and end at the public boat access on US 220 Business. Start time is 10:00am. Participants must provide their own transportation to the launch site and from the take-out site, which means you will need two vehicles with drivers. The float should take approximately four to five hours, depending on river current and water levels. The trip is free of charge and open to the first 11 people who sign up at the park office. Canoes, personal flotation devices (to be worn for the entire trip) and paddles are provided. All participants must wear shoes appropriate for wading. Flip-flops will not be allowed. Bring water, a picnic lunch, sunscreen and any personal items in a waterproof container. Dress for and be prepared to get wet. HAVE FUN!! FISH WITH A RANGER Sat., July 23 – 7 pm - 8:30pm The fish are waiting. Will you walk away with a great fish story? Go fishing with a park ranger. Meet up at the picnic area parking lot. Bring your own tackle, bait and insect repellent. There is some tackle available to be used on loan. All participants 16 years old and older must have a North Carolina fishing license. DISCOVER THE ROCKS! Sat., July 30 – 1 pm to 3 pm State Parks have many wonderful things to discover and explore, from plant life to wildlife. But have you ever wondered about what lies beneath? Join us as we explore the geology under our feet. The program will start at the park office. We will then travel to the Fall Creek area of the park. Wear sturdy shoes for hiking. Bring your own drinking water and insect repellent.
Meet-up locations for ALL programs other than the Canoe Float. is at Mayo Mountain Access, 500 Old Mayo Park Rd., Mayodan, NC 27027. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER FREE PROGRAMS AT
MAYO RIVER STATE PARK, CALL 336-427-2530, or visit www.ncstateparks.gov and click on Visit A Park, Find A Park, scroll to Mayo River and click Events & Programs.
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Meets At Roberts Memorial Baptist Church 203 Memorial Baptist Church Road, Stoneville.
Cleaning? Donate Gently Used Clothing & Small Household Items To The Salvation Army Family Store: Eden : 346 Kings Hwy. Reidsville: 533 S. Scales St. Family Store Hours Of Operation 10 AM – 6 PM To Arrange A Pickup Or Clothing Drive At Your Business, Church, Or Individual - Contact 349-4923 Store Employee Will Take The Donation & Provide A Receipt For Tax Purposes. All Donations Benefit Our Community Helping Those In Need.
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Western Rockingham Farmers' Market now open with Big Benefits for Seniors West Rock Farmers' Market officially opened on Saturday, June 4 with all all food guaranteed locally sourced from within a 70 mile radius of Mayodan, N.C. This year, the market welcomed a new Market Manager, Missy Robertson Snyder. She is a western Rockingham County resident and long-time advocate of local foods and sustainable living. Senior citizens aged 60 years and older receive a number of incentives at West Rock Farmers' Market. For individuals in that age group, the market offers double SNAP credits, and those seniors who ride the SKAT bus to the market can receive $2 in free market tokens when checking in with the market manager upon arrival. Also sen-
iors aged 60 years and over who purchase $10 in market tokens receive an additional $10 in market tokens. "It's like doubling your food dollars," says Missy Robertson Snyder, market manager, "and you are supporting local farmers and business when you choose to buy from a farmers' market." According to the Farmers Market Coalition, every dollar spent at farmers' markets leads to an additional $0.58 $1.36 in sales at other nearby businesses. West Rock Farmers' Market accepts EBT and is located at the corner of NC 704 and Ayersville Road (next to Airport Drive-in). "West Rock Farmers' Market is made possible by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, the towns of Mayodan and
Madison, support from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust," says Michael Brandt, Mayodan Town Manager, "and most importantly, the dedicated farmers and vendors who grow and create the products for you, their customers." For information on becoming a market vendor, contact Market Manager Missy Robertson Snyder at snyderslunchbox@yahoo.com or westrockfarmersmarket.com. For more information on how to ride the SKAT bus to the market, call (336) 347-2287. Saturday market hours are 7 a.m. to noon. For other days and times, visit westrockfarmersmarket.com to learn more.
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ence in Mayodan. Sponsors are a very important part of any community event and to enable the host to attract fun activities and many visitors to a town, support from established businesses is needed. We would like to offered our sponsors maximum advertising in return for the donations. There are various ways to become a sponsor. To name a few - Platinum $1000 sponsorship businesses will receive their business name on 2 billboards on Hwy 220 that will advertise the event, name on large banner over the road, a banner on stage, their name on posters and newspaper ads, free vendor space at the festival for displays and giveaways. There will be several announcements throughout the event by emcee and an appreciation plaque. To be a Gold $500 sponsor the business will receive their
name on a large stage banner, name on posters and newspaper ad, free vendor space, announcements by emcee and appreciation plaque. The Silver $250 sponsor businesses will receive their business name on a stage banner, announcements by emcee and appreciation plaque. The Bronze $100 sponsorship business will receive name on stage banner and appreciation plaque. All donations are tax deductible. The Downtown Mayodan Merchants Association (DMMS) is a 501c6 tax exempt organization. If you have questions or concerns please contact Ann Steward, President of DMMA at 336-427-0099 or Melanie Barnes, Treasurer DMMA at 336-548-2273.
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Planning is now underway for the 1st Annual Mayodan Street Festival. This new festival is being promoted by the Downtown Mayodan Merchants Association (DMMS). The “Homecoming Festival” previously hosted by the Mayodan Preservation League will no longer be held. This new festival will feature carnival rides, local vendors, handmade crafts, exhibits, food, and live music. The festival dates are Friday, October 7th from 5pm 9pm and Saturday, October 8 from 10am - 4pm. So far The Embers are scheduled for the Friday night and several local bands will paly on Saturday. This event will offer community fellowship, fun and a variety of ways for area businesses, organizations and local artisans to promote their pres-
Wed - Sat. 10am - 5pm or other times by appointment Tammy Evans, Owner
Blow Molded Solutions Announces Expansion in Mayodan The Town of Mayodan and the Rockingham County Center for Economic Development, Small Business and Tourism is pleased to announce that Blow Molded Solutions (www.blowmoldedsolutions.com), a blow molded plastics manufacturer, is expanding. The company expects to create 44 new jobs and invest $2.4 million over the next five years. Blow Molded Solutions is adding 20,000-square-feet to its current building, which will double its manufacturing facility and create room to add more blow molding equipment. The new space will be filled starting with a 50 pound Davis Standard Blow Molding machine and a twin 20 pound Davis Standard blow molding machine.
“We are excited about the expansion of Blow Molded Solutions and look forward to the opportunities the company will be providing the local workforce. Blow Molded Solutions has been a valued member of the Mayodan business community and we appreciate their commitment to Rockingham County,” said Mayodan Mayor Jeffrey Bullins. “The expansion of Blow Molded Solutions is a great business retention for Rockingham County. We would love to see more entrepreneurial companies just like this startup and grow here. My fellow commissioners and I appreciate the company’s commitment to Mayodan and Rockingham County.” said Craig Travis, chairman of the
Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. “Blow Molded Solutions’ expansion is another great announcement that shows how our existing industries are doing very well in Rockingham County,” said Jan Critz, director of the Rockingham County Center for Economic Development, Small Business and Tourism. “We are thrilled to see a local entrepreneur thriving and continuing to invest in our community.” This homegrown plastics company opened in 2010 in Mayodan and currently provides large blow molded parts for the recreation, consumer, industrial, and large truck markets.
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Madison/Mayodan & Stoneville The Natural Look by Sue Hodges Orellana
The Natural Look Garden Center is a breath of fresh air to the community of Stoneville, NC. Joey Spencer is a native of Stoneville and is the owner of this new business. The Garden Center is a place where local farmers can sell their quality produce and is filled with tomatoes, organic broccoli, collards, farm fresh honey, free range eggs, hoop cheese, ham, fatback, side meats, beans, salsa, pickles, jams and various other seasonal items. Joey has hope for the community and local farmers and intends to keep the small businesses in business by giving them a welcoming atmosphere and spacious place to sell their items. Other items available are mulch, pine needles and seeds to grow your own garden. Garden supplies are available upon request and to satisfy his cus-
tomers, Mr. Spencer will gladly order anything he does not currently have. The garden center is not all, The Natural Look Garden Center has its very own greenhouse which is tended by Mr. Spencer himself. He gives his plants tender loving care and it is obvious he cares for them because upon entering the greenhouse you can see how lively and beautiful the plants look. With hanging basket
arrangements there are also vegetable plants, flowers, ferns, lavender and more. Items can be made available in the greenhouse upon request as well. This is more than a business in Stoneville, the garden center is a place where everyone is welcome and a type of third place where everybody is treated like a friend. Joey Spencer also owns Spencer’s Landscaping and has been in the business for over 25 years. He can do just about any landscaping project you can dream of and with the assortment of plants and flowers he has the possibilities are endless. Stop by and welcome The Natural Look Garden Center to our community and bring your produce in to be sold! You can also reach Mr. Spencer at the Garden Center 336-573-7139.
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MAC comes to MAYO by Sue Hodges Orellana Jones is our community’s librarian and genealogist and plans to bring her talents as an artist to the center as well. The list of participants is expected to grow as the next meeting is held on July 12th at its new location at 6pm. Everyone interested in helping with this new project is encouraged to attend and to bring your ideas and talents! The goal is to be operational with events every weekend by September 2016. If you have any questions or would like to get involved contact Ann at 336427-0099 by phone or email charliessoapoutlet@earthlink.net
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The Mayodan Merchant’s Association has teamed up with the Town of Mayodan and has been working hard behind the scenes to bring the community it’s very own art center! The Mayodan Art Center (The MAC) will be a place for all ages to come and enjoy art, take various art classes, display their art and so much more. The team has a vison and they want to make Mayodan known for their art while promoting the quality of life by using creative economy, which will impact the businesses around the center by bringing tourists to the area. They envision the center bringing more of a desire for people to come to Mayodan while giving the youth in the community more to do. The MAC will be a gathering place for Art where people can focus and make things happen! The location has been chosen as 100 E Main St in Mayodan NC which is the oldest commercial building in town. There is room for growth and artist involvement is encouraged to beautify the center and help this baby grow! The possibilities are endless with talk of school exhibitions, workshops, classes, a place for High School students to create art with a competitive edge to get the youth involved and book clubs to not only be a place to represent the artists in the area but a gathering place for all ages to be accepted in a diverse environment. So far the artists involved have a number of talents ranging from quilters, painters, poets, potters, teachers, illustrators, photographers, hair stylists and more. Many interested and helping the MAC come to life are store owners surrounding the new location including Ann Stewart of Charlie’s Soap and Rasa from Rasa’s Bakery. Shirley Brim-
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Food Drive In May Dan River Lodge #129 of Madison assisted the Hands of God with the local food drive. Non Perishable items were donated to the organization that services the Western part of Rockingham County. Dan River Lodge has decided to keep this as an ongoing project in the
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Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, County Board of Commissioners Chair Craig Travis, Public Information Officer Mable Scott, County Manager Lance Metzler, NCACC Executive Director Kevin Leonard.
NCACC Executive Director Recognizes County Government’s Public Information Officer North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Executive Director Kevin Leonard and four NCACC Legislative Interns attended Rockingham County Board of Commissioners' June 20th meeting at Rockingham County High School. Leonard recognized Rockingham County Government's Public Information Officer Mable Scott for being named the 2016 Outstanding Graduate in the County Administration Course at UNC-School of Government in Chapel Hill. The award is based on merit, coursework, class participation, and evaluations from classmates and the Institute of Government faculty who teach the course. Scott graduated from the UNC-School of Government in April. NCACC has presented the Edwin M. Gill Award each year to the class member with the
most distinguished record since 1965 in honor of Edwin M. Gill, former State Treasurer and chairman of the North Carolina Local Government Commission. Retired Rockingham County Public Health Director Glenn Martin received the Edwin M. Gill Award 25 years ago. The Municipal and County Administration Course is an intensive, year-long program designed for city and county managers, department heads, and other city or county officials whose responsibilities require an understanding of functions beyond individual areas of specialization. Founded in 1908, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is one of the most successful and active statewide local government associations in the nation. The NCACC was established for the betterment of county government in North Carolina.
Essay on Aging by Angela Staab 2016’s Senior Literary Arts 1st Place Winner in Essay category Aging is a normal process, not a disease! Older adults are complex, challenging, and should be judged by their ability to function rather than the number of chronic disease they harbor in their bodies or the wrinkles in their face. Older adults are extraordinary people who have lived through may of life’s experiences and are survivors. Being older is a quest not an end result. Get over being old! think chronologically gifted! Feel good about yourself. If your attitude is good, you will enjoy life and have a purpose. It’s not how long you will live but how you are going to live. Do everything in moderation eat, drink, be active, socialize, and take care of your health. Think of retirement as a new beginning, not the end of the road. Stay connected with family and friends. Find a meaningful role and satisfying relationships. Be spiritual, not necessarily religious but self-spirited and outgoing. Be creative - go back to
school, learn music, learn art, learn how to dance, appreciate your creativity. Find a new adventure. Most importantly be active. Believe that there is nothing you can’t achieve because of your age. Approach exercise and mobility as you would learn anything else. Learn what you like to do and how to do ti - you won’t know whether you are capable without trying. People who exercise have less chronic diseases, better bone structure, better digestion, are less likely to get an infection, and have fewer heart attacks and strokes. Exercise increases blood flow to the brin, decreases mental slowing, and decreases the functional decline that normally comes with aging. Push yourself. The more you build your strength and endurance the better off you will be in the future. Have a plan. You are not too old! Age to prefection and remember “it is not how old you are, but how you are old”.
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20-30 years of service honorees were Laverne Lancaster, Wendy Martin, Celeste Allis
Those honored for 5 years of service included - backrow: Jon Cruise, Amy Bell, Anne Marie Freeman, Ken Hux, Dawn-Michelle Oliver. Front row: Caroline Baird, Alice Hooker, Sarah Evans, Marianna Rader, Mark Sattler
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Honored for 10 years of service were Sara Stultz, Beth Pulliam, Sandee Key, Dr. Ben Wooster, Della Gaston, Dana Strader
15 year honorees included Bob Costa, Jennifer Harmon,Tommy Jones, Dr. Lori French
RCC faculty and staff recognized for years of service The following members of the faculty and staff at Rockingham Community College were recognized for their service to the college: Laverne Lancaster, Admissions Processing Specialist received recognition for 30 years of service. Wendy Martin, Program Accountability Specialist received recognition for 25 years of service. Celeste Allis, Dean of Arts and Sciences received recognition for 20 years of service. Cathy Carter, Program Accountability Specialist; Bob Costa, Associate Professor of Business Administration; Dr. Lori French, Associate Professor of Biology; Jennifer Harmon, Student Development Specialist; and Tommy Jones, Senior Custodian received recognition for 15 years of service. Della Gaston, Bookstore Manager; Sandee Key, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; Beth Pulliam, System Administrator; Dr. Ben Wooster, Instructor of Psychology; Dana Strader, Parttime Financial Aid Assistant; and Sara Stultz, Part-time Coordinator for Institutional Effectiveness received recognition for 10 years of service. Caroline Baird, Assistant
Professor of Nursing; Amy Bell, Director of Student Support Services Program; Jon Cruise, Instructor of Industrial Technologies; Anthony Edwards, Instructor of Electronics Engineering Technology; Randy Evans, Program Coordinator of Fire and Rescue Services; Sarah Evans, Director of Financial Aid; Anne Marie Freeman, Assistant Professor of Psychology; Alice Hooker, Non-Credit Admissions Assistant; Ken Hux, Instructor of Criminal Justice; Dawn-Michelle Oliver, Technical Services Librarian; Marianna Rader, Assistant Professor of Psychology; and Mark Sattler, Assistant Professor of History received recognition for 5 years of service. Retiring this year from the college were: Dwight Childrey, Campus Security Officer; Patricia Harden, Professor of Fine Arts; Kathy Martin, Administrative Assistant for Workforce Development; Betty Hill, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Allied Health; Chip Cardwell, Custodian; Gaye Clifton, Director of Development/Executive Director of the RCC Foundation; Diane Hyler, Development/Foundation Office Assistant; and Libby Martin, Cosmetology Instructor.
Tennis Play Days are designed to get children and their families out on the courts playing fun games together. A short skill session is provided for new players, fun competitive games for our more skilled players and a treat and free family time on the court for all. Equipment and FUN provided. No experience necessary. EDEN: July 6 and August 3 at Eden Family YMCA, 301 South Kennedy Street, Eden MADISON: July 11 and August 1 at Carlyle Lewis Courts, Cure Drive, Madison REIDSVILLE: July 12 and August 2 at Jaycee Park courts, 125 Jaycee Park Road in Reidsville • ROCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM, "TENNIS, ANYONE" Meet RC Tennis Executive Director Shelby Rhyne and our tennis volunteers at Rockingham County Library Summer Reading programs for indoor tennis fun. REIDSVILLE: Tuesday, July 26 at 3pm at the Reidsville Library MAYODAN: Wednesday, July 27 at 1pm at the Madison Mayodan Library EDEN: Thursday, July 28 at 3pm at the Eden Library STONEVILLE: Friday, July 29 at 1pm at the Stoneville Library WENTWORTH: Friday, August 5 for Games Day at the Armory, 292 NC Hwy 65 in Wentworth
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Sports Shorts Get Fit Eden Kicked Off on May 28th With a 1 Mile Walk in Downtown Leaksville area of Eden. To join the fun call the Chamber of Commerce at 336-623-3336. Osborne Baptist #2 - Eden Parks & Rec. Dept. Men's Church Softball League Season Runner Up and Playoff Runner Up Kneeling L to R - Lucas Hyler, Stacy Ward, Taylor Shelton, Eli Griggs & Andreas Olguin.Standing L to R - Travis Presnell, Jesse Gauldin, Tyler Easterling, Josh Balogh, Jake Hudson & Braxton Richardson. Not pictured - Grayson Hensley and Tyler Shelton.
Draper Pentecostal Holiness Church Eden Parks & Rec.Dept. Men's Church Softball League Season and Playoff Champs
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The Morehead Tennis team was revived this year after several years of absence by Coach Monte Dillard and parent volunteer Tommy Fleming. Two freshmen and eight seniors formed a team in February that tied for second place in the Rockingham County High Schools Tournament in April. Senior Emilio Persqueira won the third flight in singles and Freshman Brandon Fleming won the sixth flight in singles. Morehead’s Tennis team went on to place fifth in the conference and sent the doubles team of Seniors Clint Summerlin and Anthony Harvey to Regional Play in Burlington in May. The Morehead Tennis team held a cookout banquet at the end of the season. Senior Jae Jumper was named Most Improved. Seniors Clint Summerlin and Anthony Harvey were named Most Valuable Players on this year’s team. Morehead Tennis team is looking for new players for the 2017 season. If interested, please contact Tommy Fleming at 336613-9885 for information for future tennis clinics and team information.
RCC Men’s Baseball Closes Out 2016 Season It’s not unusual for an intercollegiate community college baseball team to play 45 or more games during the regular season. To win at least 20 of those games is a goal that most teams strive for. For the fifth consecutive season, Rockingham Community College’s 2016 baseball team achieved a 20-win season, which ended May 14 in the Region 10 tournament for Division III teams. Ending with the regional tournament, the
Eagles compiled an overall record of 20-26, finishing 6-10 in conference play, and with a home record of 15-13. Notable wins this year included victories against two Division I opponents – a 1-0 win against rival Guilford Tech, and a 9-4 win over Marshalltown Community College of Iowa. RCC also enjoyed a 7-1 victory over Montgomery Community College of Maryland.
New Women’s Volleyball Coach Announced at RCC Rockingham Community College has named Emily Brooke Hensley, a native of Rockingham County, as the new women’s volleyball coach. The fall 2016 season will be her first to lead the Lady Eagles as the team continues to build upon the successes of recent years. Stewart McClintock, Director of Student Life, also oversees intercollegiate athletics, and expressed pleasure at her appointment. “Brooke will bring a strong knowledge of the game and experience in coaching and teaching to her new role. We’re very excited to have her join us and to have her help us to build upon the successes of recent seasons.” Hensley succeeds Meredith Johnston, who has served as coach for the past three seasons. During that time, she elevated the Lady Eagles’ volleyball program to new levels of success. In 2013, the Lady Eagles won a regular season conference championship, and in 2015 the team set a school record for most wins in a season. Johnson decided this spring to step away from coaching in order to attend to family
obligations. Brooke Hensley graduated from McMichael High School in Rockingham County. During her high school years, she was a member of varsity women’s teams in basketball, volleyball, and softball. She attended Averett University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education with a concentration in coaching. While at Averett, she was also a studentathlete for both softball and volleyball, receiving various awards both for athletic performance and for her academic performance as a student-athlete. Since 2013, she has served at Bartlett Yancey High School as a physical education instructor and athletic director, and in 2015 coached the school’s women’s volleyball team. Her related experience also includes coaching and teaching at various volleyball camps and coaching in Junior Olympic (JO) volleyball and traveling volleyball programs. RCC competes in Division III (non-scholarship) of Region 10 of the National Junior College Athletic Association.
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Sports Shorts
Eden Parks & Recreation Department Dixie Belles Softball PIZZA HUT OF EDEN Kneeling L to R -Jakayla Harris, Thaliana Casper, Ashlyn Wickert, Jordan Smith, Keona Bennett & Lexington Wickert. Standing L to R - Coach Jayne Morrow, Coach John Bibee, MaKenzy Hodges, Shy'Yonna Bridges, Sydney Gauldin, Alissa Walker, Kaylee Wasmire, Chlie Annas, Sandra Bibee & Coach Trina Bibee.
Eden Parks & Recreation Department Church Youth Co-ed Softball Playoff Champions LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST Front Row Left to Right: Raquela Doomy, Ashton Thompson, Anna Sasser, Emaleigh Hudson, Cody Dunn & Charlie Reid. Back Row Left to Right: Coach Lynn Fargis, Jasmine Joyce, Wade Duncan, Macy Reid, Justin Abernathy & Coach Betsy Kennon.
Summer camp and SummerFest brings tennis to kids During the summer of 2016, Bridge Street Recreation Summer Camp and the Eden Boys & Girls Club SummerFest Program will offer weekly tennis sessions, Academic Creative Engagment (ACE) and field trips to the Precision Tennis Academy at BurMill Park in Greensboro for their summer campers. RC Tennis Tennis is excited to join the National Junior Tennis & Learning Network (NJTL) sponsored by the USTA Foundation. Through more than 500 youth development non-profit organizations, the NJTL network provides free or low-cost tennis and education to more than 225,000 under-resourced youth. NJTL was founded by Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell and Sheridan Snyder in 1969. Their vision was to use tennis as a way to gain and hold the attention of young people in hopes they could teach them about matters more important than sport. ACE is an out-of-school academic curriculum that connects the Common Core State education standards to the sport of tennis. Activities encourage academic achievement, health and wellness and social and emotional skills. When combined with a tennis program,it provides children with important developmental assets. Read more about the USTA Foundation and NJTL at www.ustafoundation.com and about ACE at assets.usta.com/assets. Rockingham County Tennis Association (RC Tennis) is a nonprofit USTA community tennis association that provides programs and events to promote and develop the growth of tennis in Rockingham County, NC. Our motto is “Get Fit, Make New Friends, Have Fun…Play more tennis.”
Head coaches leaves Rockingham County Cougars Among a lot of uproar due to an early announcement by the Catawba County School Board of Education, the immanent exit of Rockingham County’s head football coach Derrick Minor was released to the public. The decision was a tough one said Minor, but was best for his family. The only thing that went wrong was the leak of the information before he had a chance to talk it over with his team. Soon after the leak, a backlash on social media by angry fans caused him to have to close his account. He told the school and students that he wanted to tell them, so that they would hear the reasoning behind this huge decision from his own mouth, but that wasn’t to be. Although his way of bringing life back into the football
program was called a breath of fresh air, the decision shocked a lot in the community and they weren’t happy about the way it went down. When Minor came to Rockingham County High he had coached at 1A Princeton, leading the Bulldogs in two playoffs in three years and had a 12-win season in 2014. His leaving causes the school to have to work quickly and fill the post before the spring drills take place. Minor’s and Morehead’s Earl Bates annoucncement to leave the Panthers for a job at Southern Guilford, results in both Rockingham County High and Morehead High without a head football coaches as of June, only a short time before the August 19th season opener.
Eden Parks & Recreation Department - Coach Pitch Team Kneeling L to R - Titus Woods, Jameer Taylor, Malachi Bryant, Hogan Van Zandt & Isaiah Williams. Second Row L t R - Markies Barbour, R. J. Thompson, Jaden Scales, Mason Dillon & Winn Gilley. At Rear - Coaches Wood Van Zandt, Billy Williams & Liz Van Zandt. Not Pictured - Taevion Peterson & Landon McGlothlin. Eden Parks & Rec. Dept. Bridge St. Center - Happy Home Improvement Peanut League Kneeling L to R - Darian Pinnix, Gavin Cunningham & Tanner Travis. Standing L to R - Zach Webb, K. J. Trent, Brayden Younger & Jalen Tatum. At Rear Coaches Mike Yeatts, Ted Webb & Noah Yeatts. Not Pictured - Montana Edwards.
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Eden City plant awarded for clean water We all want our water to be clean when we turn on our faucets. For customers of the City of Eden, that water is among the cleanest. The Robert A. Harris Water Filtration Plant recently received one of the state’s highest honors in water treatment, the Area Wide Optimization Award for 2015. Of the 150 surface water systems in the state, only 56 received the award. Tom Boyd, N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources water treatment plant consultant, presented the award May 24 at the N.C. Water Operators Association meeting held in King. The Area Wide Optimization
Program was developed to help water systems meet more stringent regulations and achieve higher levels of water quality. Achieving this goal means that the water’s turbidity levels were less than one-third of the allowable limits 95 percent of the time. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness or haziness of water caused by individual particles that can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Microbes are microscopic particles that occur naturally, but can potentially include harmful bacteria and viruses. Target turbidity levels are 0.1 ntu (nephelometric turbidity unit), well below the regulatory
limit of 0.3 ntu. Water treatment plants that consistently attain such a low level of turbidity achieve significant water quality benefits by removing particles that may harbor microbial contaminants. Awards are given each year to water systems that demonstrate outstanding turbidity removal, a key test of drinking water quality. While all drinking water systems have to meet strict state and federal drinking water standards, the systems that achieve this award met performance goals that are significantly more stringent. A big thank you to our water plant employees for all their hard work!
Eden Parks and Recreation Launches Survey The City of Eden Parks and Recreation Department is conducting a survey to find out how people feel about the City’s parks and recreation system, and hear ideas for enhancing the recreation and park options available in Eden. The survey can be filled out online at the Eden Parks and Recreation website: www.edennc.us/parks.cfm or following the survey link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Eden Parks. Respondents to the survey before July 15, 2016 will be entered into a drawing for gift
cards or a free class with the Parks and Rec.Department. The survey kicks off a master planning process for the entire Parks and Recreation system in Eden. Using community input, advisory committee feedback, survey data, demographic information and partnership opportunities, the City of Eden will be developing a long range planning document serving the City of Eden and its citizens. The plan is important for leveraging grants and other resources – but community involvement is
needed! The plan process and document will be developed over the next 9 months with various methods for public input through meetings, focus groups, civic group presentations, surveys, events and social media. If you would like more information about the plan or how to get involved, you may call the Eden Parks and Recreation department at (336) 623 2110 x3 or visit the City of Eden on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/City-ofEden/333647120071784
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The after school fitness club at New Vision Elementary held their 1st annual school-wide pet supply drive from May 9 - 16. Fitness club members created a flyer to send home to all students asking for pet supply donations. The donations poured in and they are excited to donate the supplies to the Madison/Mayodan animal clinic and Rockingham County Animal Shelter. This drive was completed by the fitness club members in efforts to connect the school and community together. In the fitness club they focus not only on physical health but also being a team player across all environments. The club also helps keep the school grounds clean in the fall, networks with the Rockingham County Tennis Association and has plans next year of continuing to support community businesses.
Huntsville Elementary fourth graders have been raising trout and have learned about freshwater ecosystems and the delicate balance of temperature, pH and other atmospheric and environmental factors that trout need to thrive. The fourth graders taught Huntsville's first graders about trout and finished their study by releasing the trout. A special treat for Mrs. Laurie Wright's fourth graders was a visit from her father, Ed Harlow, an avid fly fisherman, who discussed the nuances of casting and how to tie flies.
Leaksville Spray Elementary second graders recently published a class poetry book. Students in Mrs. Law’s, Mrs. Messick’s and Mrs. Yarber’s second grade classes each wrote a poem that was published in a class poetry book. Students learned about poetry and experienced writing poetry as well as being poets. After writing the class poetry book, each second grader wrote their own book. Each book started off as rough draft and was then edited and written on the final pages along with illustrations. Each final draft was submitted to Studentreasures.com and will be bound into a hard copy for students to treasure for years to come. On April 29 a “Book Celebration” was held in the school gymnasium. Students were excited to share their class poetry books and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their individual books in early June.
On May 31, students at Draper Elementary participated in an End of Grade (EOG) pep rally to encourage students during the End of Grade tests. Grades K-2 made posters and treat bags for a buddy 3-5 class and students signed their "contract" to KEEP CALM AND FINISH STRONG!
Schools Honor Police In honor of Police Appreciation Week May 15-21, students at Elementary schools including Williamsburg, Moss Street, Douglass, Wentworth, Monroeton and South End created notes, cards and pictures to hang in the halls at the Reidsville Police Department to show their appreciation of all their hard work for our community. At the end of the week, the notes will be put in individual folders to share with the officers to keep in their office to brighten their difficult days. Photo shows officer walk-
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H PAGE 28 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, JULY 2016 Congratulations to all Rockingham County Schools' BT1's (Beginning Teachers - 1st year) for completing their first year of teaching! On May 19, they gathered for their end of the year celebration with collaborating, reflecting and lots of laughing.
Bands earn Superior Ratings at regional festivals Congratulations to the following choir and band programs that received superior ratings at various music festivals: HOLMES MIDDLE SCHOOL • BAND: Eighth Grade Band- Carowinds. Teacher: Melissa Pugh • CHORUS: Sixth Grade Chorus- Carowinds. Teacher: Eric Johnson ROCKINGHAM COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL: • BAND: Eighth Grade (Carowinds), Teacher: Brian Otter WESTERN ROCKINGHAM MIDDLE: • BAND: Seventh Grade Band, Eighth Grade Band- King's Dominion. Teacher: Lynn Foxx. • CHORUS: Men's Choir, Sixth Grade Choir, Women's Choir. Overall Choir of the Day, Women's Choir. Top Middle School Soloist. Molly Williams- King's Dominion. Teacher: Dr. Beverly Vaughn MOREHEAD HIGH: • BAND: Color Guard, Concert Band, Drum Line, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Best Drum Major, Victoria Blalock. Outstanding Soloist (jazz band) Josh Rorrer. Outstanding Soloist (concert band) Josh Rorrer, Outstanding Woodwind Section (Jazz Band) - FiestaVal, Myrtle Beach. Teacher: Nathan Hines REIDSVILLE HIGH: • CHORUS: Reidsville High School Chorus, Wyatt Newsome "Ovation" award for Outstanding Accompanist- Carowinds. Teacher: Matt Rice
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New Vision School of Math, Science & Technology held the annual Variety Show on Wednesday, May 25, in the gym. This tradition was started over 20 years ago and always features New Vision students’ many talents. Students from Kindergarten through 5th grade audition for a committee of judges and are chosen to present in the show. This year there were 35 acts and 67 students who participated. The show was started by Boy scouts Harrison Rose, Connor Payne & TJ Fulcher presenting the colors and Pledge of Allegiance followed by everyone in the auditorium singing the Star Spangled Banner. Masters of Ceremonies were 5th graders Karlie Smith and Marilyn Tucker. Music teacher, Debbie
Holland organized the acts so that there was a mixture of music, talents and ages throughout the program. Melissa Landreth, Angel Holland and Debra Williams were a huge help with the dress rehearsal and the performance. They helped organize the students and kept the pace moving. This year featured equal amounts of students’ ages…and all amazed the audience with their singing, dancing, hoola hooping, jump roping, piano & electric guitar playing, cup stacking and tap dancing. Several groups even created their own choreography and props for their acts. Every year the audience looks forward to the variety of talents that New Vision students showcase!
Graduating With Pride On May 25, Morehead High seniors participated in the school's first annual “Senior Walk.” The students, donning their caps and gowns, returned to the halls of their elementary schools (Central, Draper, Douglass, and Leaksville-Spray) and Holmes Middle to revisit where their education began and give younger students a view of the future. Our younger generation lined the hallways cheering on and high-fiving the seniors for their graduation accomplishment. Seniors also had the opportunity to thank teachers who inspired and encouraged them early in their academic career.
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RCC reveals academic lists Rockingham Community College announces those named to the Spring Semester 2016 President’s List and Dean’s List. PRESIDENT’S LIST To be eligible for the President’s List students must maintain a 4.00 GPA within the semester with at least 12 college level credit hours attempted during Fall and Spring or 9 credit hours attempted during Summer. Those named are listed below by city of residence. Semester GPA’s are computed at the end of each semester and grades received in any previous semester are not included in computing the GPA for the current semester. Charlotte: Sierra Marino Clemmons: John Witner Eden: Jesse Carter, Karishma Desai, Chirung Desai, Harley Gardner, Antwain Hairston, Natalie Horton, Laura Macias, Katie Moore, Le Chi Pham, Caitlin Rierson, Edvin RiveraBarrios, Isaac Sasser, Jennifer Stegall, Dana Suleiman, Jessica Villanueva, Ervin Wilkerson. Greensboro: Jordan Hembree Madison: Heather Alvarado, Ericka Carter, Meredith Hubbard, Jasmine Mitchell, Takira Moore, Jessica Oakes, Antonio Sanchez, Jennifer Seguin, Ivy Wagoner, Judith Webster. Mayodan: Deanna Shelton. Pine Hall: Ashely Lawson. Reidsville: Robin Ash, Elan Ashley, Jose Benavidez-Aviles, Nathan Broman, Steven Byrd, Brittany Chapmon, Tammy Corum, John Dishmon, Andrew Eanes, Jessica Ellington, Lindsay Evans, Beau Foster, Monica Gunn, Margaret McCann, Michael McCreary, Jordan McDaniel, Sara Phillips, Elizabeth Robertson, Leslie Salvador Vallejo, Matraca Seamans, Anthony Seigler, Kristopher Smith, Jessica Stanely, Quintessa Stevenson, Elaina Sweat, MacKenzie Swift, Jonathan Williamson. Ruffin: Brittany Creech, Zachariah Johnson, Krystal Martin. Sandy Ridge: Heather Orr. Stokesdale: Jamie Baron, Robert Cranston, Sean Petraglia. Stoneville: Lily Barrett, Nathan Bishop, Matthew Coe, Tammy Cook, Amber Shaw, Alexander Winn, Daniel Gamache, Daniel Knight, Jamie Martin, Collin Rahn. Westfield: Grace Smith. DEAN’S LIST To be eligible for the Dean’s List students must maintain a 3.25 GPA within the semester with at least 12 college level credit hours attempted during Fall and Spring or 9 credit hours attempted during Summer, with no grade less than a C. Those named are listed below by city of residence. Semester GPA’s are computed at the end of each semester and grades received in
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any previous semester are not included in computing the GPA for the current semester. Advance: Katherine Bures. Asheboro: Jennifer Miller. Browns Summit: Baylee Hazel, Marissa Mitchell. Eden: Natasha Bass, C. Willis Booth, Stephanie Bradford, Alexus Brown, Tyler Bruins, Kim Claybrooks, Christopher DePriest, Brandi Dyer, Scott Gammons, Stacy Griffith, Jesse Hodges, Ashlea Johnson, Tanner Johnson, Chester Jordan, Ryan Joyce, Trevor Lowrimore, Wendy Martinez, Meara Maurer, Kaylee Orander, Joe Overcash, Dylan Perdue, Emily Prescott, Sarah Price, Nicholas Price, Janet Roach, Jennifer Robertson, Taylor Scott, Cody Shockley, Jennifer Sigmon, Annie Southard, Landon Stone, Meredith Stone, Anna Terrazas, Jeremy Wallace, Ernest Wilkerson, Lauren Wilson, Kevin Wilson. Greensboro: Ethelyn Bailey, Royce Barham, Jason Winchester. Kernersville: Jessica Shields. Lawsonville: Hannah Lawson. Madison: Devon Ammons, Jacqueline Carter, Bryan Comer, Jeffrey Crosby, Brandi Faircloth, Sandra Hopkins, Diana Martin, Andrea Oakley, Josel Rios Hernandez, Jacob Tysinger, Jose Zarate. Mayodan: Lavonne Knight, Kristen Martin, Mark Pulliam, Tanya Ritchie, Julie Stevens, Kimberly Tucker, Brittany Williams. Pelham: Courtney Mitchell. Pfafftown: Sarah Reed. Providence: Timothy Matherly. Ramseur: Alexander Allred. Reidsville: Byron Atha, Levi Bailey, Kimberly Barbosa, Dustin Barham, Brendell Barham, Carol Barnett, Calea Biddix, Grayson Blankenship, Kayla Borusewicz, Christina Brame, Ryan Chilton, Jessica Conger, Brittany Craig, Matthew Crutchfield, Alexandrai Cundiff, Sonja David, Logan Davidson, Ericka Davis, Kalyann Dillard, Brianna Dove, Devin Ellington, Rosa Escobar, Julie Hildebrand,
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The City of Eden hosted the 14th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival on June 4 featuring the finest in handcrafted pottery from across North Carolina and southern Virginia. There were several new potters to make this popular event even more interesting. This years event drew potters and visitors from several states away.
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The Racetrack XXII NASCAR Comes - NASCAR Goes By Darrell Meade Gregory
The young man eased his ’57 Chevrolet up to the speaker hanging on the three foot pole. He rolled his door window up several inches and took the speaker from its mooring and hung it on his window. It was a warm July night at the local drive-in, but he took no notice of the heat as the big screen in front of his car flickered to life with the premier movie, Thunder in Carolina. With his arm around his girlfriend, he was ready for the first “car” movie since Thunder Road with Robert Mitchum. The young man had a special interest in this movie: Rory Calhoun, famous for his
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Hollywood was on strike in 1960 leaving the movie industry scrambling to fill the marquee with new movies. Thunder in Carolina fit the bill and did very well in the south-eastern part of the country. Racing has always been a risky business endeavor, whether one is racing or operating a track. Bi-State was no different. After two very successful NASCAR races, the June 26th race was rained out and rescheduled in two weeks for July 8th. That race never happened. Behind the scenes, total chaos reigned. Al Lillard and co-owners came head to head with the juggernaut NASCAR. Running NASCAR sanctioned races was prestigious, but there was a price to pay. Al Lillard and company liked being autonomous in their venture, but that was being challenged by NASCAR. The NASCAR boys demanded that the track be operated by their strict doctrine or they would pull out.. NASCAR had taken the enjoyment out of running the racetrack. To progress in racing, NASCAR was the only way to expand and they demanded a heavy fee for each race. Al Lillard thought that he could balance this business arrangement. NASCAR wanted to rule the roost once they got into the track’s money box. It was just like a replay when John East operated the track under the Draper Speedway name. On top of the conflict with NASCAR, one of the track coowners decided that he had enough. Hunter Long was doing well in his tobacco buying business for American Tobacco, and decided that he had enough of the politics and heavy-handedness of the premier racing organization’s mandates. After the drivers were paid off and NASCAR took its cut, the profits divided among four men were minuscule. Garland Mitchell, the number two man in the Bi-State owner’s group, bought out Hunter Long’s interest. Al Lillard was very passionate about his racetrack and had struck up some good friendships with his racers. NASCAR was coming down hard on its drivers that chose to run at outlaw tracks. NASCAR had no intention of taking it easy on Lillard and crew and proceeded to force them into compliance or shut them down. Lillard was still making payments on the track and had no intention of being bullied by the big boys. Once NASCAR put its stamp on a track, the officiating and rules were cast in stone. Scheduling was also determined by NASCAR. NASCAR also took a heavy fee from the track no matter how much was taken in at the gate. A poor attendance day or bad weather would be catastrophic for this small struggling track, for NASCAR got its money off the top. With NASCAR closing the door on all the modified and sportsman drivers with recognized names from running at Draper, Lillard quickly started to put together a sub-
Glen Young with Car #25 dued program consisting of hobby drivers. These hobby racers were already racing at Rainbow in Reidsville, Altamaha, and Danville. Many of these drivers were just starting out and were not shackled to the NASCAR roster, meaning they could not be penalized or fined for not running at a sanctioned track. Even though NASCAR refused to sanction the racetrack, Lillard planned to survive the season by switching strictly to hobby classes. Two months after the last sanctioned NASCAR race at Draper, an ad came out in the Danville Bee stating that racing was resuming at Bi-State with a full complement of local hobby racers and a powder puff derbyif there were enough participants. On August 15th, 1960, Al Lillard was back to taking in money at the ticket booth. A determined field turned up that Sunday afternoon and put on quite a show. Glen Young of Martinsville and Clarence Pickural of Ridgeway won the heat races. The 1959 amateur/hobby season champion Norman Hall of Draper won the consolation race. In an electrifying main race, Glen Young edged out Norman Hall at the end to win his first stock car race. Glen Young was an unlikely candidate for a race car driver. He was born with a weak left arm. As a young man, Young never took notice of his disability and basically did anything that he wanted to do-including driving racecars. The thirtythree-year old racer started out drag racing but switched to circle track early on. Selling cars at the Ford and Chrysler dealerships in Martinsville at the time, he was now making his way into the winner’s circle. Even though Al Lillard had lost the star attraction of the big boys, he still noticed that the races brought in over 700 paying patrons. This was slightly less than half capacity, but with the track being down for two months and losing the sportsman classes, it was a promising showing. Lillard found out that he still had a fan base and he was still in the racing game. A strong contingent of rising hobby drivers had a major influence on the fans and brought their hometown supporters with them. Most of the local drivers had started a pattern of racing at South Boston on Saturday night, and if they had not damaged
their car too badly, showing up at Draper for the 2:30 afternoon race. The hobby division may have been a little rough around the edges but the wrecks and fist fights were always a thrill to watch. In spite of losing the valuable Hunter Long, Lillard was able to pull off another race the following week on the 21st.Another steady crowd showed up to watch this race along with the added attraction of go-carts. Lillard was constantly searching for an advantage in keeping his dream track open and flourishing. Lillard had some good publicity as the next races on schedule would be highlighted by some of the most memorable racing at this vintage track. The two car team of Pete Ferguson, Ural Grey, and Emory Pace of Martinsville were starting their dominating march across the area tracks. Could the local hometown racers, including the upcoming Jimmy Griffin, stop this team in Draper? Part XXIII will appear in next month’s Eden’s Own Journal. Special thanks to Bill Blair, Glenn Blankenship, Gene Chambers, Deborah Durham, Carlton Estes, Eden Historical Museum, Dink Gardner, Teresa Hutson, Lottie Lillard, David Long, Bill Mangum, Clyde Mangum, Randy Moore, Wayne Moore, Butch Nantz, Emory Pace, Clarence Pickurel, Ray Shropshire, Harold Smith, Hank Thomas, Homer V. Wood, Shirley Young, and many more.
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For the Fun of it... Bragging About Son Three old ladies are sitting around a table playing bridge and bragging about their sons. “My Freddie,” said Margaret, “Everyone should be so lucky to have a son like my Freddie. Once a week he brings me a huge bouquet of flowers, he’s constantly bringing me out to restaurants to eat, if I so much as hint that I want something the next morning it’s on my doorstep.” “That’s very nice about your Freddie”, says Gertrude. “But with all due respect, when I think about the way my Sammy takes care of me, it just can’t compare. Every morning as soon as I wake up he greets me with bacon and freshly brewed coffee. Every lunch he comes over and cooks me a gourmet lunch, and every supper he brings me to his house for supper, he truly treats me like a queen.” “WELL!” Says Barbara “I don’t want to make any of you feel bad or anything, but wait until you hear about my Harry, twice a week he pays someone $200 an hour just so he can lie on their couch and talk to them, and who do you think he speaks about at those prices? Asks Barbara with a big excited double chin smile, “I’ll tell you who he speaks about! ALL HE SPEAKS ABOUT IS ME!”
Adoption A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named “Ahmal.” The other goes to a family in Spain; they name him “Juan.” Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband responds, They’re twins! If you’ve seen Juan, you’ve seen Ahmal.”
Millionaire A fellow walked into a bank in New York City asking for a loan for $4000 dollars. “Well, before we lend you the money we are going to need some kind of security” the bank teller said. “No problem” the man responded here are the keys to my car “you’ll see it, it’s a black Porsche parked in the back of the parking lot.” A few weeks later the man returned to pay off his loan. While he was paying it up, along with the interest of $11 dollars, the manager came over, “sir, we are very happy to have you’re business, but if you don’t mind me asking, after you left we looked into you and found out that you are a millionaire, why would you need to borrow $4000 dollars?” “Well, the fellow responded it’s quite simple, where else can I park my car for three weeks in New York for $11 dollars?”
Honest Brand Slogans Hallmark: “When you care enough to give a card mass-produced by a corporation.” Ritz crackers: “Tiny, edible plates.” CliffsNotes: “They’re still going to know you didn’t read the book.” Gillette: “We’re just going to keep adding blades.” ChapStick: “You’ll misplace it before the tube’s empty.” Hot Pockets: “Every bite is a different temperature.”
Weird Things Librarians Hear Librarians may be shy, but their patrons aren’t. Look at their oddball requests: A patron offered me $100 to steal a cactus from somebody’s yard. A patron wanted me to find a book to teach her dog German. A patron on his way to the casino asked to rub my red hair for luck. A patron once asked me for my home phone number so she could call me with reference questions when I wasn’t at work.
5 Lies Job Applicants Tell Gilding the lily is a job seeker’s birthright. Here are a few doozies, where the applicant claimed … … to be a former CEO of the company to which he was applying. … to be fluent in two languages—one of which was pig Latin. … to be a Nobel Prize winner. … to have worked in a jail when he was really in there serving time. … he was fired “on accident.”
A Long-Winded Limerick A crafty young bard named McMahon, Whose poetry never would scan, Once said, with a pause, “It’s probably because I’m always trying to cram as many extra syllables into the last line as I possibly can.”
Parenting, the Dad-Joke Way My ten-month-old was sitting in her high chair, twisting and moving all over the place. My wife said to me, “Straighten her up.” I looked at my daughter and said, “What are you doing with your life? Do you want to be this way forever…
Pick a Husband, Any Husband As the hostess at the casino buffet showed me to my table, I asked her to keep an eye out for my husband, who would be joining me momentarily. I started to describe him: “He has gray hair, wears glasses, has a potbelly …” She stopped me there. “Honey,” she said, “today is senior day. They all look like that.” Q: What do you call the security guards who work at the Samsung store? A: Guardians of the Galaxy.
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Student: I don’t understand why my grade was so low. How did I do on my research paper? Teacher: Actually, you didn’t turn in a research paper. You turned in a random assemblage of sentences. In fact, the sentences you apparently kidnapped in the dead of night and forced into this violent and arbitrary plan of yours clearly seemed to be placed on the pages against their will. Reading your paper was like watching unfamiliar, uncomfortable people interacting at a cocktail party that no one wanted to attend in the first place. You didn’t submit a research paper. You submitted a hostage situation.
A woman called our airline customer-service desk asking if she could take her dog on board. “Sure,” I said, “as long as you provide your own kennel.” I further explained that the kennel needed to be large enough for the dog to stand up, sit down, turn around, and roll over. The customer was flummoxed: “I’ll never be able to teach him all of that by tomorrow!”
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The Calculating Sheepdog After a talking sheepdog gets all the sheep in the pen, he reports back to the farmer: “All 40 accounted for.” “But I only have 36 sheep,” says the farmer. “I know,” says the sheepdog. “But I rounded them up.”
What's the Plural of Mongoose? A zookeeper is ordering new animals. As he fills out the forms, he types “two mongeese.” That doesn’t look right, so he tries “two mongoose,” then “two mongooses.” Giving up, he types, “One mongoose, and while you’re at it, send another one.”
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The attorney tells the accused, “I have some good news and some bad news.” “What’s the bad news?” asks the accused. “The bad news is, your blood is all over the crime scene, and the DNA tests prove you did it.” “What’s the good news?” “Your cholesterol is 130.”
When a zoo’s gorilla dies, the zookeeper hires an actor to don a costume and act like an ape until the zoo can get another one. In the cage, the actor makes faces, swings around, and draws a huge crowd. He then crawls across a partition and atop the lion’s cage, infuriating the animal. But the actor stays in character—until he loses his grip and falls into the lion’s cage. Terrified, the actor shouts, “Help! Help me!” Too late. The lion pounces, opens its massive jaws, and whispers, “Shut up! Do you want to get us both fired?!”
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New Words for 2016 These words are so joining our vocabulary in 2016! Chairdrobe (n.): piling clothes on a chair in place of a closet or dresser. Epiphanot (n.): an idea that seems like an amazing insight to the conceiver but is in fact pointless, mundane, stupid, or incorrect. Internest (n.): the cocoon of blankets and pillows you gather around yourself while spending long periods of time on the Internet. Textpectation (n.): the anticipation felt when waiting for a response to a text. Unkeyboardinated (adj.): when you’re unable to type without repeatedly making mistakes. Q: What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? A: Frostbite
A businessman flying first class is sitting next to a parrot. The plane takes off, and the parrot orders a Glenlivet, neat. The businessman asks for a Coke. After a few minutes, the bird yells, "Where’s my scotch? Give me my scotch!" The flight attendant rushes over with their drinks. Later, they order another round. Again, the bird gives the crew grief for being slow, and the businessman joins in: "Yeah, the service stinks!" Just then, the flight attendant grabs the pair, opens the hatch, and throws them out of the plane. As they hurtle toward the ground, the parrot says to the terrified man, "Wow, that took a lot of guts for a guy with no wings."
Ending the Questions As a single, never-married woman in my 40s, I have been questioned endlessly about my status by friends, relatives and co-workers. Over the years I’ve noticed a subtle change in the nature of their inquiries. In my teens, friends would ask, “Who are you going out with this weekend?” In my 20s, relatives would say, “Who are you dating?” In my 30s, co-workers might inquire, “So, are you dating anyone?” Now people ask, “Where did you get that adorable purse?” Q: What word is always spelled wrong in the Dictionary? A: Wrong.
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RCC student named Duke Energy Intern Johnnie Kingston of Eden was awarded an internship with Duke Energy through its Power Careers Program. Kingston has been a student at Rockingham Community College since 2015 and is currently enrolled in the Associate in Applied Science Electrical Systems Technology program. Kingston will begin the internship this month at the Belews Creek Steam Station. The internship program is a unique opportunity for students to receive hands-on experience and training that will prepare them for the workforce. Students must be nominated by a member of their school faculty and meet academic requirements including a preferred 3.2 GPA to participate in the Power Careers Program. “At RCC I have a great relationship with my instructors,” said Kingston. “They know exactly what students need to learn to have a good career.” RCC’s Electrical Systems Technology program is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical/elec-
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From Root to Branch Local Geneology Studies By Elvin Perkins, Jr.
A Strader Family History Part One: The German Palatine Migration to America The Palatinate area of Germany lies in the middle Rhine River region of what was once the Holy Roman Empire. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries German Protestants fled their country moving west to coastal Europe and from there many began a dangerous journey to the English Colonies in America arriving at sea ports in New York, Pennsylvania and New Bern, North Carolina. The Strader family arrived in America as part of the German Palatine Migration and is today is one of the most prominent families in Caswell and Rockingham Counties. The descendants of the Strader family living between Danville, Virginia and Reidsville, North Carolina number in the thousands and many families other than Strader also trace their lineage back to the Strader family name. The majority of the Strader descendants living today who have North Carolina family roots can trace their ancestry to David Strader the son of German immigrant Conrad Strader. Conrad
was the son of Casper Strader. It is this family line that will be discussed and followed in this article. I should mention that there are several Strader related families living in southwest Rockingham County that do not descend from this family and will not be discussed here. They are descendants of Jonathan Strader, another German, who arrived in eastern Guilford County, North Carolina around the same time as the Strader
families that will be examined here. There was a large influx of German’s into Guilford County during the mid to late 1700’s.
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an understanding of this German migration will be presented as I progress. I am by no means the first to attempt to record a family history of the Strader’s. The most prominent Strader genealogist is the late Hartzel Strader of Miamisburg, Ohio who published much of his research in 1976. His research on the early Strader's is very informative and was published as THE STRADER FAMILY HISTORY 17371976. In his family history, Hartzel Strader stated that “the name Strader was of Palatinate
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origin, originally STRODER but other spelling variations can be found. Surnames often derived from various things associated with a person to distinguish him from other persons in the locality. For example the village carpenter was a ZIMMER or ZIMMERMAN, the baker was BECKER. In English translation STRODER would be defined as one who lives by a road in town; on a street in an urban area; a city dweller. The German word Strad meant street, thus we can see the English version as STRADER. As these early immigrants came to the Colonies in America, there were attempts to anglicize their name - even before they landed. Many of these persons could not read or write English, so the ship Captain took down their names as they were given to him orally, who spelled them phonetically. At the port, the immigrant had to swear allegiance to the English Colonies, and again his name was written phonetically which may have a different spelling than that written by the ship Captain. Third, at the swearing of Naturalization, which might occur as much as ten years after entering the Colonies, the spelling of the name may be different than the others. Therefore we have STRADER, STRATER, STREDER, STROTHER, STRADLING, STRIDER, STRITER, STATLER, STREITER, STRATTER, STRAYER, STREDTER, etc. Not only were the surnames changed, but also the given or Christian name changed. Heinrich became Henry and Wellem or Valtein became William. The Dutch name Johannes and German form Hans became John to conform to English customs." The earliest known ancestor to the Strader’s of Caswell and Rockingham Counties was probably CASPER STRADER. Casper Strader appears to be the same individual who arrived in America at the port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from Rotterdam, Holland on the ship Ranier, September 26, 1749 qualifying as a Palatinate. The ship captain's list included one Casper Streader who made his mark "X" when he signed the list for passage. From the ships record we discover that Casper Strader and others were qualified as German Palatinates. The conflict and history of the Palatine Migration from Germany played an important role in the settlement of American Colonies during the 1700’s as well as the history of Europe and the effects it would have on future generations. In his book, Hartzel Strader explains: "In the early 1700's King Louis XIV of France had his army overrun the Rhineland of Germany, being the Lower Palatinate just north of the Black Forest and in the vicinity of the present cities of Franenthal and Heidelberg, Germany. This area lying along the upper portion of the Rhine River had very fertile soil, growing many rich crops. Barbarous soldiers who knew no pity for old or young overran the
country; and when it was found impossible to hold what had been conquered, Louis gave command to have the country turned into a desert. Approximately a half million persons were granted three days grace. Soon men, women and children fleeing from their homes blackened the road and fields, which then lay deep in snow. Many died of cold and hunger; but enough survived to fill the streets of all the cities of Europe with lean and squalid beggars who had once been thriving farmers and shopkeepers. Butchery and devastation swept on until thousands were driven to some haven of peace. The sympathies of the English Queen Anne were aroused and she granted the Palatinate refugee’s asylum under her domain. Many of the firsts in 1709 were Lutherans who emigrated to Ireland and to the New World. The Queen provided shelter, clothing and food in England mainly at the port of Cowes, then free transportation to the Colonies. Other Palatinates, which may or may not by choice, remained in Holland for a period of time, which covered as much as a generation (30 years), before obtaining passage to elsewhere. Possibly these persons had intentions of returning to their homeland when conditions improved but history shows political unrest prevailed in that area of France and Germany for 100 years or until about the year 1800. During this period of 1709 to about 1750, those remaining in Holland accepted the religious preferences mainly the Dutch Reformed Church which was close to the ideals of the Calvinists. Being exposed to the Dutch language, they became 'Dutchified' even in the pronunciation of their names, i.e. Hans became Johannes or Jon, etc. The German custom was to have the first name some variation of John but the middle name was the true given name. An example, two brothers may have their names John Philip and John Jacob which adds confusion for a genealogist trying to unravel a lineage. As these German immigrants were absorbed into the English Colonies, the name John was usually dropped." In 1962 Hartzel Strader consulted with Karl Friedrich von Frank a world-renowned professional genealogist living in Austria on the origins of the Strader family. Judging from the opinion of Mr. von Frank it was determined that "the Strader's fled down the Rhine River into Holland sometime during the Palatinate War." Next: The Great Wagon Road to North Carolina For information on researching your family history contact: The Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 27027-0152; Website: http://gsrsnc.com/ Elvin Perkins, Jr., President, The GSRS Counties; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com Also visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Research Room at the new MadisonMayodan Library, 611 Burton Street, Madison, NC 27025; Phone (336) 5486553.
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3rd Annual Bark For Life coming Area pooches, with owners in tow, will take to the track to take a bite out of cancer. “The Town of Stoneville is proud to partner with Bark for Life to raise awareness of cancer and how our faithful pets are a vital part of the healing process” stated Ken Gamble, Stoneville Town Administrator. The 3rd Annual Bark For Life of Rockingham County will take place on September 10, 2016 at Stoneville Memorial Park, as dogs and their owners walk to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer. By supporting the noncompetitive walk event, participants and sponsors help the American Cancer Society save lives, and move closer to the ultimate goal of a world with less cancer. The fun-filled day at Stoneville Memorial Park will start with a walk, and then continue with demonstrations, contests, and games. The Chili Cookoff will bring a tasty event to this years celebration. The event kicks off at 10 am with registration and concludes with the closing ceremony at 3 pm. Bark For Life is a fundraising event that honors the caregiving qualities of canine companions, and raises awareness of canine cancer. Since pets are not allowed at a Relay For Life event, Bark For Life began to provide a venue for canines and their owners to par-
ticipate together while raising money to support the community event. Bark For Life gives pets and owners an opportunity to honor cancer survivors, remember those who have lost their fight with the disease, and to raise awareness of cancers that impact our pets. “I'm so excited the town of Stoneville is partnering with us again this year. This is such a great event and we hope it benefits both us and Stoneville to work together” stated Joanna Campbell Event Chair. The event will include an opening ceremony at 11 a.m., special laps around the festival, vendors, and lots of surprises. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society to help find cures and fight back against cancer. To learn more about Bark for Life of Rockingham County, including information on how to form/join a team, volunteer, become a sponsor, or make a donation to remember or honor a loved one, visit facebook. com/bflrockinghamnc , call 336613-1260, or email chrissydgriffin@gmail.com. Canine etiquette the day of the Bark for Life Includes: A maximum 6’ leash during the walk, current canine vaccinations, use canine trash bags for pick up, canine owners respect each dog’s space, water will be available for dogs and people – bring your own if possible,
Chili Cook-Off at Bark For Life Bark For Life Needs Your Help to Heat Up the Fight Against Cancer. Bark For Life will be adding something new to the event this year, and need your help to heat things up. Chefs (or presumed chefs) are invited to participate in the Bark For Life Chili Cook- Off on Saturday, September 10th, at the Stoneville Memorial Park. Entrants from around the area will provide a variety of chilies for the judges, and the public. "I love that I can use my passion for cooking to raise money for the American Cancer Society" stated Hunter Super, Chili Cook-Off organizer. So bring the family the family pet, stuff your face, and support a great cause! Registration for Chili Cook-off Contestants is now open! Chili Team Entry tickets are $25, or reduced to $20 if you donate pet food to be donated to a local shelter. We will have 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3 Place winners as well as a Fan Favorite winner. In addition to enjoying an evening of treats and eats, you will also support Bark For Life and American Cancer Society! To enter, contact Hunter Super at 336-932-0052, by email at huntersuper94@gmail.com, or visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/bflrockinghamnc to print out rules and registration form.
canine fundraising items must meet canine consumer regulations, canine fundraising food items must include ingredients and storage instructions. The day will be filled with fun and games for dogs and humans. Bark For Life adds a twist to the society's traditional Relay For Life event, serving as a fundraising activity to honor the care-giving qualities of canine companions while supporting the mission of the American Cancer Society. Cancer affects the lives of so many people close to us, Mothers, Fathers, Brothers, Sisters, Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts, Friends and Coworkers. Bark For Life is a fundraising event honoring the life-long contributions of our Canine Caregivers. It presents an opportunity for people to be empowered through their canine companion partnerships and to contribute to cancer cures through the mission of the American Cancer Society. Canine companions demonstrate unconditional love, joy, security, compassion, and no judgments of cancer survivors’ abilities or appearances. Dollars raised help the American Cancer Society save lives by supporting education and prevention efforts, funding groundbreaking cancer research, and providing free information and services for people with cancer who need them. As a vital part of our community, we are asking for you to join us in our fight by becoming a Bark For Life sponsor and/or fundraising team. Your involvement will help the American Cancer Society save lives faster and allow your organization to connect with dog lovers in the community in a new and meaningful way. There are many benefits - from brand recognition to increased morale when you engage a local Bark For Life event. Cancer touches so many people in our community. The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is an irresistible way to partner with your canine best
friend, smile, and make new friends – canine & human, to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. “Last year we had a cat attend, and it just goes to show that this is not an event just for dogs. It is an event for everyone, and we hope that the citizens of this county will join us on September 10th” stated Chrissy Griffin, Event Chair. We invite you to join us for the Bark
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Roundabout the Eden Public Library By Katherine Seaver, Branch Manager July has arrived and our busy summer schedule continues. Check out the cool happenings at your library. The Eden Library’s Makerspace grand opened on June 4th. Come visit; learn about the space, and how it can be used. In addition, see some amazing things you might want to create or get inspired to make your own creations. Remember, you are only limited by your imagination. As of July 1, the 3D printer is available for patrons to have their designs printed at a rate of $1 per hour. Come in and find out about this new and exciting technology. Children and Families: • Toddler Summer Reading Programs every Thursday at 10:30 am • School-aged Summer Reading Programs every Thursday at 3 pm • STEM Building Club every Tuesday at 10:30 am • STEAM Building Club every Wednesday at 3:30 pm • July 2nd Family Movie matinee “Zootopia” at 1 pm • July 14th Family Movie: “Zootopia” at 5:30 pm • July 30th Pajama Story time 6:30 pm
Teens and Young Adults: • Teen Needlecraft Social every Monday at 4:00 pm • Teen Sewing every Tuesday at 4:00 pm (except the second Tuesday at 3 pm) • Acrylic Painting Saturdays July 9th – July 30th 1pm: Cost $25 for all 4 sessions • July 7th Teen Library Council 4:00 pm • July 7th Teen Movie “Catching Fire” at 5:00 pm • July 14th Teen Mystery Craft at 4 – 6 pm • July 21st Teen Lip Sync 4 – 7 pm • July 27th Teen Drama and Puppetry at 4:00 pm with Ms. Dale Adults: • Adult Needlecraft Social every Monday at 1 pm • Adult Sewing every Monday from 6 – 8 pm. Registration required (session limited to 5) • Adult Coloring Social every Tuesday at 1:00 pm and Thursday at 6 pm • Acrylic Painting Saturdays July 9th – July 30th at 1pm: Cost $25 for all 4 sessions • July 14th British Mystery Film
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1 pm – are you a sleuth? • July 18th Movie: “Daddy’s Home” 5:30 pm • July 25th “Credit to Be Proud Of” workshop at 6:00 pm. Register by calling 1-888-7552227 x2221 • July 27th Adult Book Club “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline at 12 pm There are computer classes on the basics of using a computer and the Internet. Please contact us for dates, times and to register for the classes. The Friends of the Eden Library co-sponsored a Shred-it Day with George Robertson of Rockingham Insurance on June 11th. They are working on making this a twice a year event. The next one will hopefully be on October 22, 2016. Keep a look out for more information as time draws near. Going on right now, the Friends of the Eden Library are selling canvas book bags for $7.00 each. In addition, the Friends are having their book sale year round as well as the annual one in May. Looking for a good book? See if there is one on the Friend’s shelves that is to your liking. All proceeds raised by the “Friend’s” are used to supplement Eden Public Library services and programs. Don’t forget, if you have items such as arts and crafts materials and/or accessories, books, building materials, electronics, fabrics, irons, ironing boards, magazines, model train sets and/or accessories, puzzles, sewing machines, tools (hand, corded and/or cordless), yarns, or
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It s a Southern Thang... by Dawn Harris "WHERE'S DEB" Debutante- French meaning...female beginner...usually a young lady from an upper class family who has reached the age of maturity and is introduced to society at a formal "debut" or presentation like a cotillion or ball. Why don't we do this or any kind of formal right of passage for our young girls anymore? Our young girls seem to want to grow up so quick. It is usually their peers or the media that decides for them when they matured enough to be considered young women. But, it's not the becoming young women I'm worried about. It is the, "becoming young ladies" that I'm concerned with. High society says they must be tapped, or chosen, to become a "Deb." Other than being part of "High Society" there are a few ways our daughters can become a "Deb". One, if she is from a well off family, a contribution can be made through a cotillion committee to a debutante ball. My sources say anywhere from a few thousand up to six digits is best. Two, there may be local debutante programs for students based on grades, community involvement, or personal achievements. Or, girls can apply for scholarships. Many sororities and organizations offer such scholarships that ALLOW girls from POORER families to join. My sources said, with nose in air. The young women will need a G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher, etiquette classes, know how to curtsey, know the Waltz and Foxtrot, an expensive white dress and shoes, photos of them-
selves, a biography, and many letters of recommendation. Really? No, really? Now, Lord knows, Rockingham County is not as it was in it's heyday. The mills and most of the money are gone. It seems that teaching our young Southern girls about etiquette, being mature and responsible, and acting like ladies is gone too. I'm not saying our county should go all out and hold a Debutante Ball, but maybe if our young women had lessons offered and some sort of right of passage, where they were acknowledged for becoming young adults, wouldn't that be a good thang? And I do mean ALL of our daughters. Not just the wealthy or privledged or just the 4.0 GPA students. All of our daughters, from any background, need to be acknowledged for becoming young women/ladies. Maybe they would appreciate the ladies that came before them. Maybe they would appreciate themselves more. At least they might know how to navigate different atmospheres later on in high school, college, or socializing within their chosen careers. It's not expensive dresses, fancy cotillions, and "who your people are." Those that can be comfortable and put others at ease in their presence is, in my opinion, the most important aspect of being a Southern Lady. Maybe it's time the Rockingham County powers that be should put some funds into making our young girls into young ladies. I, for one, do not need another park or new car for elected officials to drive. Bless your hearts, young ladies of Rockingham County.
Public Affairs Broadcasting - 11:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. Celebrate NC - 11:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Bluegrass For Lunch With Bob Webster Wednesday 12:00-3:00 p.m. All local programming is available on demand anytime! Listen to RockinghamCountyRadio everywhere, anytime, RCR24.com On June 3rd the Happy Home Willing Workers from Happy Home Church donated bags of Children Products and Hygiene Products to the American Red Cross Food Pantry. In the month of May the Red Cross Food Pantry assisted 667 households with food. If you would like to donate to the Red Cross the address is: American Red Cross 3692 Hwy. 14, Reidsville, NC 27320, 336-349-3434.
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I Lost My Chair 2016’s Senior Arts: Literary Life Experiences category
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by Becky Loyacano
It was my favorite chair, placed right by a long window in the living room where the sunlight came streaming in every morning. It was big and soft and comfortable. You could sink down into it. You could sit sideways, and you could read or visit or nap. it was always there to cradle you. I held my newborn daughter in that chair, and her Dad read her many storybooks sitting there. She and her young friends sat there on Saturday mornings to watch cartoons. As a teenager, she had lots of phone conversations in the chair. I planned her wedding with a notebook in my lap in that chair. My Dad sat in the chair when he came to visit, and usually we discussed some project he was helping me with around the house. Sometimes my Mom would sit there and gaze out at my pretty garden beyond the window along the front porch while we discussed recipes. In the winter, neighbors would visit and sit there to sip steaming hot chocolate. At Christmas, I would set my boxes of cherished ornaments on the chair as we decorated the fragrant tree. Then I would relax back into the chair to examine our handiwork. Usually I fell asleep there, warm and cozy, under the twinkling lights. Often I sat in the chair with Chrissy, our beautiful white Persian cat, while she purred in my lap. She especially loved it when a warm sunbeam fell upon us. Other times, Chrissy would sit on the back of the chair and tease Rudy, our red haired Dachshund. Eventually she would jump down and they would run up and down the hallways playing hide and seek and chase. Later, they would return to the comfy chair to curly up and nap together. I’d come home from a long day at work and relax in this favorite chair. In the spring I would open the window next to it and turn on the attic fan. A soft breeze would blow in though the screen, carrying scents of jasmine and honeysuckle. the chair held me, and I napped to the steady hum of the fan. On hot summer days, I would sit in the chair enjoying the view of the Caladiums, purple Pansies and yellow Daisies
in my front garden. The cooling air conditioner would keep me comfortable while reading a good book. From my chair I could see cute Chickadees and brilliant red Cardinals flitting among my birdfeeders I had hung from the leafy Sycamore branches. I had an excellent view of the colorful Bluebirds bathing in the birdbath. If I leaned a little to the left in the chair, I could glimpse the tiny iridescent Hummingbirds at the nectar feeder. And, if I was very still in my chair, I could here the Carolina Wren singing it’s melodious song from its nest in the shrubbery. When fall would arrive, I’d throw open the window next to the chair, and sit and listen to the Sycamore tree leaves rustling in the wind and watch the tall Pine trees sway as the northern cool fronts passed through. Sometimes I would get up from the chair to rake up the Sycamore leaves that I could see piled up on the front porch. Afterwards, I would return to my favorite chair to rest and snuggle under a soft blanket with a warm cup of tea. My favorite chair. Then, on August 28, 2005, I gathered Rudy and Chrissy in my arms, opened the front door, and turned into my living room of 30 years for a look back. My gaze fell upon my favorite chair, knowing that its picture was included in the set of photographs I had taken yesterday. I had recorded everything in my house. I reluctantly slipped out to the front porch and softly closed the door behind me. I was already thinking of returning home in a day or two and relaxing with a good book in my chair... after Hurricane Katrina passed. But, Katrina was relentless. 175 mph winds, a 23 foot tidal surge, flood waters, Sycamore trees torn from their roots, fallen Pine trees on the roof, debris strewn though the streets, crushed fences, lake muck, dead fish, moldy walls, stench, swollen doors, broken windows, buckled floors and toppled furniture... My world as I knew it was gone. Where do I go? What do I do? Where will I sleep? Where will I sit? I lost my chair.
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Garden of 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 held every Tuesday at 10. On the 4th Tuesday of the month we have a lunch outing, so we meet at 11 or earlier depending on where we are going for lunch. • Exercise with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-9:00 inside. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights. • Legal Aid will be June 9th at 10:00am. You must call 1-800-951-2257 to make an appointment • Walking Group – Morgan Road Track from 8:00 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday. • Play Mah Jongg – Thursdays at 11:00. Learn or play. Schedule varies call before comeing. • 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, June 20th • Pickle ball- Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We play every Friday at 10:00 at Mill Ave. Recreation Center • Computer - Tuesday 4:00 computer class (social media, excel…etc. let us know what you need) or Thursday Beginner computer • Community Garden - If interested in joining our community garden call Carla Huffman at 627-4711 • Acrylic Paint Class – Mondays 10-12 $6 per session • Water color paint class – Wednesdays or Fridays 9:30-12 $6 per session • Genealogy -Thursdays by appointment only
Reidsville Senior Center 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville Call 349-1088
• Paint Group – 8:30am – Mondays and Wednesdays • Jewelry Class – 1:00pm – 1st Friday of every month. • Silver Sneakers – 9:00am – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays • Crochet Class – 9:00am – Tuesdays • Phase 10 Card Game – 10:00am – Tuesdays • Reidsville Kickers Line Dance – 10:00am – Tuesdays • Downtown Senior Citizens Club Meeting – 10:00am – 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month • Craft Class – 10:00am – 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month • Carolina Girls Line Dance – 1:00pm – Thursdays • Bingo – 1:00pm – 3rd Thursday of the month • Pickleball – 10:30am – Fridays
Madison / Mayodan Senior Center 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Inside Madison/Mayodan Rec. Dept. Building. Call 548-2789 -or- 548-9572
• Senior Excercise Classes: (All exercise classes are FREE to SilverSneaker and Silver&Fit participants) Circuit- Monday & Wednesday @ 9:00am- $3.00 per class Fit & Strong- Monday, Wednesday, @ 10:30am- FREE Zumba- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday @ 9:00am and Wednesday @ 8:00am- $3.00 per class Easy Yoga- Tuesday @ 10:30am- $3.00 per class Chair- Tuesday @ 11:00am- FREE Tai Chi for Arthritis/Stretch- Thursday @ 10:30am- FREE Staying Strong- Friday @ 10:30- FREE • Dance: Shag- Tuesday @ 6:30pm (intermediate) & 7:30pm (beginner)- $7.50/class or $30/month Line Dance- Thursday @ 6:30pm- $7.50/class or $30/month • Senior Games: Cornhole- Monday at 9-11am Pickleball- Tuesday/Thursday/Friday from 8:30-10:30am Bocce- Wednesday at 10am- (weather permitting) • Cards: Bridge- Wednesday from 9-11:30am & Hand & Foot- Wednesday from 1-4pmster
Center for Active Retirement - Wentworth 141 and 164 Tyre Dodson Road, in Wentworth (Behind the Old Courthouse in Wentworth) (336) 349-2343
• National Hot Dog Month. To celebrate one of America’s all-time favorite foods. • July 4th. The US celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. • Craft: Wire Wrapped Jewelry. Class will meet July 20, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Annex. Supplies will be provided to make a necklace, bracelet, earrings, etc. Refreshments will be served. Cost: $20. Instructor: Linda Wilson. • Crafting with Sea Shells. Class will meet July 27 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Annex. Supplies will be provided. Refreshments will be served. Cost: $20. Instructor: Linda Wilson. • Western Rockingham SKAT services are up and running. Want to take advantage of the convenient and economical transportation provided by SKAT? Pick up a route map at select locations/visit www.rideskat.org/ or call 336-347-2287. • Line Dancing. Class meets Mondays in the Annex from 10a.m.-11a.m. Cost: $2/hour. Donna Stone. • Bingo. Tuesdays in the Annex. 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. • Rook - Tuesdays - Main Building. 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Blood Pressure Screening. A nurse from ADTS will come to the Center for Active Retirement the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. A blood pressure monitor is available in the Director’s Office. • Senior Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the lower level of CAR 141 Tyre Dodson Road. With the exception of the above noted days and times, the room is available for your usage from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. We use a variety of videos in the FREE course. • Exercise Equipment: We have PACE (Programmed Accommodating Circuit Exercise) equipment. It 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. • Computer Class - Linda Wilson, Instructor. Movie Maker. Class meets Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Main Building. • Medication Disposal Drop Box. Drop off your expired or unwanted prescription medications, unwanted over-the-counter, unknown tablets or capsules and veterinary medications at: Eden Police Dept. - 308 E. Stadium Dr., Eden. Madison Police Dept. - 310 Carter St., Madison. Reidsville Police Dept. - 220 W. Morehead St., Reidsville. Rockingham County Sheriff’s Dept. - 170 NC Hwy. 65, Reidsville. No Questions Asked.
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Commissioner Richardson advocates for county issues Rockingham County Commissioner Mark Richardson attended the May 18th County Assembly Day, sponsored by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC), and helped advocate for several county priorities at the N.C. General Assembly. At its Jan. 13, 2016, meeting, the NCACC Board of Directors adopted three priorities for the 2016 Short Session of the North Carolina General Assembly. The Association is seeking: • An end to statutory authority that allows local school boards to file suit against a county board of commissioners over county appropriations for education; • Additional flexibility with existing revenue options; and • Legislation to preserve local option and authority where needed to ensure community access to critical digital infrastructure
needs. In addition, counties continue to advocate for the restoration of the 40% of lottery proceeds for school construction. Rockingham County Commissioner Mark Richardson pointed out the importance of maintaining contact with North
Carolina State Senators and Representatives. County Assembly Day is an opportunity for North Carolina county officials to meet with and hear from state legislative leaders. The event started with an address from Speaker of the House Tim Moore from
Commissioner Mark Richardson listens intently to speakers at the County Assembly Day event
Jim Burnette, City Councilman and Mayor Pro-tem, officially cut the ribbon on Gabrielle & Riley, the new business at 620 Henry Street in Eden. The children’s clothing and accessories shop, named after the owners two daughters, will also have something for every new parent and grandparent in the area. Come and enjoy a stroll through the beautuful children’s attire and talk with owner Jennifer Clark. She will be happy to help you. Call her at 336-612-2658
Adkins named College Student Marshal
Cleveland County. After the morning session attendees worked the halls of the N.C. General Assembly to advocate for county issues and meet with members of their delegation. Commissioner Richardson discussed the need to adhere to state statutes on financial responsibilities to the public school system. He advocated increases in operational funding for local system and the flexibility to apply those funds in the most functional manner possible.
Sandi Adkins of Eden was recently named a Greensboro College 20162017 Student Adkins Marshal. Adkins, an elementary education major from Eden was one of only 13 rising seniors so chosen. Student marshals are named from the highest-ranking gradepoint averages in the junior class. They lead this year’s academic ceremonies beginning with Baccalaureate/Cap & Gown Ceremony and Commencement and will serve continuing through the Alumni Awards and Senior Investiture Convocation in April 2017.
About the NCACC: The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is the official voice of all 100 counties on issues being considered by the General Assembly, Congress and federal and state agencies. The Association provides expertise to counties in the areas of advocacy, research, risk management and education and leadership training.
At the June Reidsville Council meeting, Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker bids farewell to Major Leona O’Bryant, of the Reidsvllle Salvation Army, who will be transfering to Greenville, S.C. where she will serve as senior officer at the Kroc Center.
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