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Kicking-Off of the 2014 Summer Travel Season! On the beautiful Dan River in Eden & Rockingham County in May the NC Division of Tourism held its Summer Travel Kick-off Event at Leaksville Landing access point in Eden. Keith Duncan, Rockingham County Commissioner and Wayne Tuggle, mayor of Eden spoke to the vistors, welcoming them to the historic Leaksville Landing and inviting them to take advantage of all the beautiful natural attractions in the county. With Memorial Day weekend kicking off the summer travel season, the North Carolina Division of Tourism launched a celebration of the state’s endless outdoor allure at this riverside event. “We want travelers to explore the trails, waterways and other attractions that make North
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Eden nominated for PetSafe “Bark for Your Park” contest Entered to win $100,000 dog park The dogs in Eden have long dreamed of wide open spaces and a place to call their own. So, Johnny Farmer, Director of Parks & Recreation, nominated Eden in PetSafe’s 2014 Bark for Your Park contest. PetSafe, a leading innovator in pet behavior and lifestyle solutions, invited all U.S. communities to participate in the third annual “Bark for Your Park” contest which started on May 7th and voting can continue though June 7th. One city will be awarded $100,000 to build a local dog park and four other pet passionate city finalists will also receive $25,000. In conjunction with the City of Eden, American Legion Post 254, and Nadia's Haven of Hope Foundation, we have an incredible opportunity, if we can get the word out. Now that Eden has been nominated, we need to gain civic leaders’ support to place a Bark Park at Freedom Park. As they determine the 15 Finalists, PetSafe will review the availability of land and civic leaders’ support. Citizens will also be able vote every day to help their city move forward in the contest. These votes will also be counted to pick the Finalists. For the best chance to
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Building a Movement for Playability
KaBOOM! Announces 212 “Playful City USA” Communities for 2014 Communities Recognized for Prioritizing Play as a Way to Make Cities Attractive to Families Eden, North Carolina/Washington, D.C. – Playability, the extent to which a city makes it easy for kids to get balanced and active play, is a new movement taking shape in communities across America fostered by national non-profit KaBOOM! in partnership with the Humana Foundation and led by 212 American cities who are making families a priority. As cities compete for businesses and residents, they are implementing creative, playful programs and working together in new ways to improve their residents’ quality of life with measureable benefits and outcomes. 212 cities and towns across the United States are the first to raise their hands to say that making play part of the solution that can move the needle on countless urban challenges. These communities that are leading by extraordinary example were announced on May 13th as 2014 Playful City USA honorees. Eden, North Carolina was honored as a 2014 Playful City USA designation for the first time. The City of Eden provides a wide variety of programs and activities to keep the youth in the community active and healthy. There are organized activities planned by the Parks and Recreation Department, and numerous parks and recreation facilities located throughout the City for the youth and their families to enjoy. Parks and Recreation Director, Johnny Farmer, “stated he was very excited about the City of Eden receiving the 2014 Playful City USA designation, and wanted to thank the City Manager, Mayor and City Council for their support in providing quality parks and recreation programs and facilities to the citizens of Eden”. The Playful City USA program, sponsored by the Humana Foundation, honors cities that are taking bold steps to ensure that all children, especially the 16 million
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River Tourism...continued from Page 1 Carolina a premier destination for outdoor lovers,” said Wit Tuttell, executive director of the state Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development. “The state is home to natural beauty of the highest order, from our skyscraper mountains to our towering dunes, with incredible landscapes across vast expanses in between.” The event underscored that North Carolina sections of the Dan River are open for recreation. The Swift Water Recue Team demonstrated their hovercraft, and on hand for questions were Sheriff Sam Page and members of the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department, Rockingham County Emergency Services, Mayo River State Park, Lake Reidsville and Dan River Boat Race organizers. Many were on hand to take advantage of the free 1.5 mile kayak, canoe and tubing excursions offered by local businesses, Three Rivers Outfitters and Dan River Adventures. Visitors studied wondrous aquatic insects in the Dan River Basin Association’s “Tub of Bugs” traveling exhibit. Elsewhere in North
Carolina, accommodations and attractions have created packages and deals that will encourage travelers to experience the outdoors throughout the summer. Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock is offering summer packages that feature ziplining, fly-fishing and horseback riding. A package at Mast Farm Inn in Valle Crucis takes travelers on a hike through the Linville Gorge Federal Wilderness Area. Family Fun Month at Beech Mountain treats travelers to lodging discounts and organized outdoor activities, and the Outdoor Water Adventure Package at the Hampton Inn and Holiday Express inWilkesboro centers on an excursion on the Yadkin River or West Kerr Lake. Local officials also were on hand to present information about river safety as well as opportunities for recreation at Mayo River State Park and Lake Reidsville. For travel-planning tools and more inspiration — including a new Dan River itinerary by Joe Miller, author of “Adventure Carolinas: Your Go-To Guide for Multi-Sport Outdoor Recreation” (Southern Gateways Guides) — check out VisitNC.com.
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I found this and wanted to share it with ya'll. This is the stuff that we need to share with our younger generation. It's good to know facts that most American's don't think about. I know that my generation is always talking about Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf wars but our Fathers generation , as they say, was in the BIG ONE. Here are some facts for you to think about: During the 3 1/2 years of World War II that started with the Japanese bombing Pearl Harbor in December 1941 and ended with the Surrender of Germany and Japan in 1945, the United States produced 22 aircraft carriers, 8 battleships, 48 cruisers, 349 destroyer escorts, 203 submarines, 34 million tons of merchant ships, 100,000 fighter aircraft, 98,000 bombers, 24,000 artillery pieces, 105,000 mortars, 3,000,000 machine guns, and 2,500,000 military trucks. We out 16.1 million men in uniform in various armed services, invaded Africa, invaded Sicily and Italy, won the battle for the Atlantic, planned and executed the D-Day invasion, marched across the Pacific and Europe, developed the atomic bomb and ultimately conquered Japan and Germany. We at the American Legion William Johnson Post 534 salute all our fellow veterans. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS , PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Rockingham County Reading Association celebrated the 7th Annual Community Reading Festival, “Catch the Reading Bug”, on Saturday, March 22 at Holmes Middle School in Eden. The generosity of the following individuals, businesses, and community agencies provided nearly 700 Rockingham County parents and children with a day of learning and playing together! We sincerely appreciate the sponsors and the festival volunteers who helped promote literacy and make the day a big success. Alpha Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Central Elementary PTSO Douglass PTO Edwards Jones: Kathy Hale Edwards Jones: Cathy Smith Eden's Thursday Study Club Food Lion Gamma Upsilon Chapter of ADK Huntsville PTO Gildan: Nick Frietag Holmes Middle School PTSO Lincoln Elementary PTO Lowes Foods New Vision PTSO NC Alpha Alpha Chapter of ADK NC Alpha Tau NC Psi Chapter of ADK NC Reading Association Reidsville Junior Service League Reidsville Kiwanis Rockingham County Partnership for Children Rockingham County Schools Wendy’s Wentworth PTA Williamsburg Elementary School PTSO Mr. and Mrs. Mike Apple Marc and Cathy DeMason Harry and Bunny Jennings Tim and Becky Newsom Thank you for supporting Rockingham County families learning together. Sandy Morrison, Community Outreach Coordinator RC Reading Association
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For the fun of it The teacher spent the entire hour reading to her class about farm?animals, and bulls in particular. When she had finished, she asked, "name some things that are very dangerous to get near to and have horns." Little Johnny spoke up without hesitation, "Automobiles?"
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become a finalist, Eden should excel in all three of these categories. The 15 Finalists will be announced on June 7, when they will be asked to produce a video and continue barking for their park. The finalist city with the most votes will receive $100,000 to build a PetSafe dog park. Three runners-up cities and the city with the highest percentage of votes to its population will each receive $25,000. Winners will be announced on July 31. For more information about the PetSafe “Bark for Your Park” contest go to http://www.petsafe.net/barkforyourpark/account/create/ and vote each day for a chance to win a grand prize of $100k, or (4) $25k prizes, to establish a bark park in Eden! You may also vote daily on PetSafe’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PetSafeBrand.
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Nadia’s Haven of Hope Foundation: Paws with a Cause
Charlie Carter With a mission to promote good animal welfare and responsible pet ownership in our community Nadia’s Have of Hope Foundation is working hard to promote adoption and foster, promote spay and neuter, provide education for our youth and adults about the proper care for animals. Utilizing Outreach and Community Service is a must and they hope to encourage vaccinations and provide a food bank for the needy dogs and cats. One of their major goals is to change animal cruelty laws, including anti-tethering. Nadia’s Haven of Hope slogan is “They can’t speak but we can! Make a difference: donate, volunteer, speak up.” For more information or ot help email: nadiashopefoundation@gmail.com or call 336-653-6420.
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You may now apply for the Fall Class of the Rockingham County Citizens' Academy! It’s a free, ten-week program for Rockingham County citizens to learn and better understand how Rockingham County Government operates. Fall Session classes will be 5:30-8 p.m., Thursdays, between Sept. 11-Nov. 13. Graduation will be Monday, Nov. 17, at the 6:30 p.m. meeting of Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. Citizens’ Academy applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a Rockingham County resident, employee, or business owner in Rockingham County. All Rockingham Community College students may participate,
in or out of County. Citizens’ Academy applications are on the Rockingham County Government’s website www.co.rockingham.nc.us and may be completed online at http://rc.municipalcms.com/form s.aspx?fid=502 You may print the application or request an application by contacting the Rockingham County Public Information Officer, Dr. Mable Scott, Suite 210, Rockingham County Governmental Center, 371 NC 65, Reidsville 27375. Phone: 336.342.8342, or email: mscott@co.rockingham.nc.us. Completed applications must be emailed, mailed or delivered to Rockingham County’s Public Information Office. In order to
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LOCAL FAREWELLS...Loved ones who have recently passed away. COUNTY WIDE OBITUARIES George Lincoln Aheron, 89 - Eden Eula Mae Kennon Arthur, 71 - Eden Oscar Love Allen, 89 - Eden William Davis Ashworth, 60 - Reidsville Lucille Rutledge Bradford, 89 - Eden Carrie Pulliam Briggs, 90 Jimmy Darrell Bates, 61 Louise Baity, 92 David Len Bowen, Sr., 8 Lola Barham Beasley, 89 Rose C. Beaver, 85 Winifred “Winnie” B. Benditz, 90 Bennie Lee Broadnax, 64 Annie Louise Wood Bray, 71 Sharon Dawn Millhouse Craig, 66 - Stoneville Sara Jane Roberts Corum, 88 - Eden Mary Elizabeth Riley Clapp, 100 Robert G. Clark, 78
Walter Dwight Carter, 88 Brian Keith Cohen, 51 Charles Andrew “Andy” Carroll, 61 Charles (Chip) Davidson, 59 Michael Wayne Ensley, 67 Raeford “Buddy” Ensley, 79 Joyce Ann Moore Evans, 53 - Ruffin Carrie Bell Vestal Ireland Wilson Fagg, 80 Giles “Bill”Haywood French, 95 - Reidsville Ralph Ray Fitch, 86 - Reidsville Richard Powell Flynn, 69 Cathy Grogan Gibbs, 46 - Eden Geraldine Brown Griffin, 73 - Madison William “Fluffy” Brooks Gregory, 27 - Madison Allen Gillie, 90 - Reidsville Nellie Gray Solomon Gravely, 79 Wiley John Gailey, 90 - Reidsville Major Mae Harris, 88 - Eden
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Estelle C. Henderson, 84 - Reidsville William "Bill" Woodrow Horton, Jr., 55 - Eden Eldridge "Ray" Hill, 82 - Eden Archie Andrew Hopper, 90 - Madison Rev. G. Elliott Hayes, 88 - Madison Marjorie Kearns Hoffman Donald “Don” J. Hilburn , 71 Kenneth Vance Holbrook, SR, 70 Nathan Benjamin “Ned” Harrison, 89 Jack Harold Haithcock, 85 Keith Glenn Hatcher, 50 Selina Jane Hunt, 47 James Lee “Jimmy” Hairston, 74 Patricia Ann Moore Hodge, 73 - Eden Colleen J. Havens - Eden Edward "Ray" Hopper, Jr., 58 - Eden Ruth Miller Hawkins, 93 - Madison Hobert Melvin Harrison, 91 - Reidsville SueAnn Martin Haskins, 64 - Reidsville Billy Joe Hairston, 78 Robert Boyd Hunter - Madison Nancy Louise Thomas Jackson, 74 - Eden Myrtle Wray Joyce, 85 - Stoneville Irene Hatcher Jones, 84 Ray Jones, 86 Ruby Mae Cardwell Joyce, 100 - Mayodan Harold Jones “Bill” Joyce, 88 Jeffery Thomas Kallam, 57 - Eden Nell Joyce Knight, 89 - Madison Lunette Dent Lemons, 90 - Stoneville Alma Hatcher Larson, 77 Manley C. Lewis, 81 Margie Ruth Barnes Lowery, 79 Annie Ruth Royal Ledbetter, 86 - Madison Corbett Everett Montgomery, Jr., 56 Capt. Harry Thomas McKinney, Jr., Ret., USMC, 83 - Eden Dorothy Fulp Martin, 73 - Stoneville Nello Thomas Martin, 75 Charlie Franklin Mitchell, 58 Helen Hughes McHone, 77 - Eden Mary Irene Trent Miller., 84 Gwendolyn Truitt Murray, 83 Tanner Howell Manship 27 Earline Y. Mahaffey, 88 Sgt. James E. Martin Sr. (Ret) 67 Timothy Lee Martin, 56 - Eden Elizabeth Steed Mills, 82 Laura Burnett Tomlinson Miller, 71 Michael Lee Marshall, 52 Rev. James Carl McQueen, Jr., 96 - Eden Allen Dillard McBride, 91 - Eden Raymond Henry McCracken, 91 - Eden Rev. Billy Edgar Nelson, 78 Thomas Carl Nelson, 75 Lester Franklin Naylor, 88 Jayan Narayanan, 40 Catherine S. O’Rourke, 90 Ruby Wilma Shrewsbury Oakley, 79 William "Bill" Hewitson Price, Sr., 100 - Eden Percy Glenn Payne, 75 Michael Anthony Perez, 92 Annie Furman Parham, 92 Clara Oakes Pope, 86 Joseph J.C. Clinton Priddy, 81 - Reidsville Adam Jay Purgason, 20 - Madison Bryant “Poo” Odell Paschal, 91 - Reidsville Harold Lee Raines, 92 Maynard Wayne Rieson, 72 - Eden Joy Moretz Rogers, 83 - Eden Lee Gorrel “Doc” Rumley, SR, 92 Roger Wilson Sands, 70 - Madison Raymond “Jack” Stanley, Sr., 68 - Ruffin Paulette Swearengin, 69 - Eden Eliza “Sis” Smothers Sanders, 79 Dolly Spry Swaim, 88 Raymond R. “Ray” Stout, Jr. David Wayne Southard, 47 James Abe (Jimmy) Setliff, 82 - Reidsville Phillip Scales, 65 Mildred “Millie” Locklair Houser Shuler, 91 Roger Lee Southard, 69 Oscar Lee Tesh, 86 Betty Jean Mahaffey Tyner, 81 Robert Frederick Taylor, 74 - Eden David Christopher Turman Frank William Thiery, Sr. 74 Isabelle McCollum Tysor, 92 Shelby Gallimore White, 77 - Eden John Berkley Webster, Sr., 92 Wiley J. Wade, 67 John “Johnny” Denison Willis, 92 Hillary Nicole Winfree, 30 Mary Thelma Brande White, 90 - Eden John Keith Wood, 49 - Eden Myrtle E. Perdue Wachenschwanz, 88 Jerry Pearson Ware, 79 - Reidsville
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County Schools Names Jumper Teacher of the Year Rockingham County Rockingham County Schools is pleased to announce Rhonda Jumper, preschool teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, has been selected as the Rockingham
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Elementary. She has 15 total years teaching experience and has been in her current position for the past six years. Additionally, Ms. Jumper is currently an adjunct early childhood instructor at Rockingham Community College. Ms. Jumper holds an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Rockingham Community College, a Bachelor’s degree in Birth-Kindergarten Education from Greensboro College and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from North Carolina A&T University. In Jumper’s teacher of the year portfolio she states, “I believe that every child is born with the potential to do great things. Children are born to learn. Children are magnificent creations that need love, care and guidance. When children come into my classroom, for some, this the first time they have ever been away from their family. Every child comes in from a different background and with their own story. It is up to me to bring those students together in an environment designed for them where they can feel safe, loved and accepted.” Teachers of the Year are chosen by their peers and colleagues because of their high level of commitment to the teaching profession and their outstanding accomplishments in the classroom. Ms. Jumper will now represent our school district as the Rockingham County Schools Teacher of the Year. Ms. Jumper is eligible to compete in the PiedmontTriad/Central Region North Carolina Teacher of the Year competition, which will begin this September. For more information about the North Carolina Teacher of the Year program, please visit www.ncpublicschools.org/recruitment/recognition/toy/.
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BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 11th Morehead Hospital Downstairs Classroom Basic life support training for adult, child, infant, choking and AED. Cost: $25.00. Registration is required. To register, please call 336-623-9711, Ext. 2772, or ask for Education.
Youth Concerns JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM The Draper Vol. Fire Department have started a Junior Firefighter Program for 16 & 17 year old, must be in high school and NC have a driver license for more information they can call 336-635-2233 and leave your name and phone number.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE 6:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Thursday, June 12 Morehead Memorial Hospital Downstairs Classroom. Morehead Memorial Hospital will sponsor a bloodmobile visit on the above date. Come and show your support for this lifesaving community service by donating blood – the gift of life.
TEEN PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at Leaksville UMC. For information, contact Ashley May at 623-6002. FRIENDSHIP MINISTRY Osborne Baptist Church Children’s Worship Area. A ministry for children and adults with developmental disabilities. 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month 6-7:30pm. Registration Required call Kevin Bedard. 336-623-6064 kbedard@osbornebaptist.com
• CHRONIC DISEASE MANG. PROGRAMS Call 336-627-0409, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., to register for the following: - Cardiac Rehab & Maintenance Morehead Hosp. Diabetes Ed. Classroom. - Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Morehead Hosp. Diabetes Ed. Classroom.
SPECIAL POPULATION DANCE The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. Dance Thurs., June 12 2014. These are held on the campus of Rockingham Community College, Whitcomb Student Center, Wentworth THE ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. meets on at Rouse's Group Home, 5949 NC 135, Stoneville . For more information call 336-627-7565. The public is invited to attend. The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. works with and for people with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 AM • WMYN AM 11:30 a.m., 2nd & 4th Wednesday • ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL Annie Penn Hospital of Reidsville, offers many community Education Classes, most totally free of charge. MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS - Look Good…Feel Better – Annie Penn Hosp. Female cancer patients are invited to a FREE beauty makeover. Each female cancer patient receives a FREE makeup kit worth $200. Classes 1st Wed. of each month. To reg. 9514584. – Total Joint Education Class 2nd Thurs. of each month. Info and demonstrations to patients considering, total knee or total hip replacements. Call 951-4357. – Alzheimer’s Support Group 2nd Mon. of month:1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in South Day Room of the Penn Nursing Center. For family, friends, and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call 9514674. – Free Diabetes Classes Tues. at 10:00 a.m. and Thurs at 6:30 p.m in Dining Room A on Annie Penn Hospital’s Ground Floor. Each class covers: Portions, labels, carbohydrate sources, carbohydrate counting, and weight management. No appt. necessary. Jennifer Kayan, RD, LDN at 951-4673.
SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 17 Morehead Memorial Hospital Downstairs Classroom A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), make crafts, enjoy snacks and participate in other social activities. If you know individuals who would like to attend our meetings or for more info, call Brenda Moore at 336623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m. CIVIL AIR PATROL Seeking volunteer members to perform emergency services ( search & rescue and disaster relief ops) Aerospace education; and cadet programs for teens. Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Shiloh Airport. Call Charlie Spratt at 336-537-3115 or 336-520-7886.
MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS - Alcoholics Anonymous - 8 p.m., every Wed. Morehead Mem. Hosp.Dining Room. Open meeting - for those interested in recovery from alcoholism. For info. 336-623-2382 or 336-939-3230. - Al-Anon - Eden - Fri’s 8pm - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous -
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Rock of Eden Spray Methodist. Wed’s Morehead Hosp. Dining Room Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm • Alanon every Thursday at 7pm at First United Methodist Church, Eden.. Open meaning. • 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 and for family & friends affected by alcoholism. Contact 336-972-6277 for info - NA (Narcotics Anon.) Meets 5 days a week at the REMMSCO Annex, 108 N. Main St, Reidsville. Includes noon meeting Monday and 8 PM meet Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat..1 hour, open to all. FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Osborne Bapt. Church Cafe/Kids Clubhouse. 1st Friday of every month: 6:30 pm. Are you a foster or adoptive family? Encouragement & support. Just interested in learning about the process? Come and ask questions of experienced families. Community Welcome. Stephanie (336) 655-1354 MOREHEAD HOSPITAL SPONSORED SUPPORT GROUPS • Community of Hope Cancer Support 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 10 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room. Call Susie Pool at 336-623-9711, Ext. 2662. • Look Good - Feel Better 10 a.m. - noon, Monday, June 16 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center To register, call 336-623-9713. • Parkinson’s Disease Support Group 2 p.m., Tuesday June 17 Morehead Hosp Main Conference Room For more information call 336-627-6199. • TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) a nonprofit weight-loss organization . Weekly meetings last 1 hour, annual cost of joining is $28. Half-price for children 6-18 and for spouses who join together. Please visit www.tops.org or call 1-800YEA-TOPS. Local state contact Laurasgw@gmail.com or call 919-6213613. The Eden area meets every Monday at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Church, 233 Stadium Dr Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057.
CLUBS WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Meets 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Monnette Rich 336-9512526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB Meets at the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday or the month - 7pm Call Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Monthly Meetings held 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. Red Cross Bldg 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville. 573-3317 or 548-2027 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Invites you to visit and join! Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am. NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – Rockingham County Chapter 1161 – meets the 3rd Wed. of every month at the MAYFLOWER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 1641 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, 11:30 a.m. All federal active and retired employees & spouses (including postal and military) welcome. Tom Lovell – 336-623-1081.
CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN New location: 912 Bethlehem Restaurant Eden. $10 at Door. Reservations required: Call Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807 MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info
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• PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League All Marines, former Marines and their spouses are invited: 2nd Thur of each mo. at 7:00 pm at the Leaksville Christian Church, 1010 Washington St., Eden. (next to Dick’s Drive In) Chet Chrismon 336-552-8760 AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 has relocated to a permanent
Meets 2nd Sat. of each month at 961 Church St. Extention, Reidsville at 12 Noon. Call Bobby Jones for details at 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan at 7 PM. Info call Donald Bien,cdr.at 548-3431. •
home. Our new location is 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan . This move changes our designation from the Eden Post to the Rockingham County Post. Our meeting date and time remains the same. The second Saturday of each month at 11:00 AM. For more info call Post CDR. C D Grant 336-520-1950. • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Meets on the 2nd Sat. of each month at 9:30 AM at Post Building located at 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan. . Anyone with or eligible for the American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle is welcome. For info call Don Laster at 336-202-9724. • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY meet every second Monday of every month. Chapter 63 -Agricultural Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School. Room 180)We have a social from 6:00 pm til 7:00 pm and the meeting starts at 7:00 pm. We provide transportation for veterans to their VA appts if needed call (336) 349-6040 and leave your info.. Volunteers Needed. If you have free time and would like to volunteer to help veterans call (336) 394-0080. We also need volunteer drivers to take veterans to their VA appointments. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Saturday Of The Month at 10 a.m. at the legion. For information, call Richard at 623-8122 and leave a message. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, Meetings the 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) at the post located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-347-7432 call anytime and leave message. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY 2nd Tuesday of month, 11 am-noon at the Agricultural Bldg in Wentworth, 525 HWY NC 65, Suite 6. Volunteers & members needed. Your membership strengthens the DAV Auxiliary. Deborah Brady, Membership Chair— 336-573-7037/debrady@hotmail.com • “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” (Madison) Meet every 2nd Thursday of month 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg You Do Not have to be a vet to attend. • VFW POST 8297
REIDSVILLE PARKS & REC. ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2nd Tuesday of month at 5:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference room of City Hall, 230 W. Morehead St., Reidsville. GENEALOGY: The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 NC 14, south of Eden, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays & Saturdays 9am - 12 NOON A professional genealogist attends the Tuesday morning sessions 623-7154. GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER GED, Intro to Computers, ESL, Adv. Computer, Employability Skills (HRD) classes Network Room, Resume assists. • Eden - Call 336-637-1010 or 336 6233007 to reg. • Reidsville - Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes • Mayodan - Call 336-949-4849 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes
MEALS • SALVATION ARMY Hungry? Come by and have a meal on us! Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Sun. 9:30 worship, 11am Sunday School. MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time. Anyone 60 years of age and over Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches, donations are gladly accepted if you are able. • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Site Manager- Mildred Cochran 623-5343
Church Events A New feature of Eden’s Own / Rockingham County Star Church Events is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more. For 10 Lines or less the fee is $10 The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them. Call 336-627-9234 and ask for Elizabeth or Lisa.
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. • AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES 241 Peter Hill Rd., Eden • 336-623-1984 Pastors E. Leroy & Jacqueline Valentine Weekly Schedule: 9am Sunday - Intercessory Prayer 9:30am - Praise & Worship Service Wed. 7pm - Bible Study For transportation call 336-623-1984 on Line 4 by 7am for Sunday AM services, and before 5pm for Wed. Bible Study Looking for Word Teaching, Spirit Filled Ministry? Come join our Church Family and experience the Lord! • NEW CHURCH OPENS IN MARTINSVILLE, VA LOVE & HOPE MINISTRIES 1844 Virginia Avenue, Martinsville Va - (Holiday Shopping Center) 10 AM Worship Service. Non-Denominational - All Are Welcome! Pastor Steve Celments 276-634-5160
• SUPER KIDS DAY Saturday, June 7, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM at Spray Baptist Church, 745 Church St., Eden, NC Gospel Ventriloquist from Florida, David MacMeeken with Rusty will be opening and closing the day. All children ages 3 to 6th grade will enjoy crafts, games, lively music, Bible stories and lunch. Any questions call 627-7205.
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E ve ent nts s Ev • 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 Church Hwy 770, Stoneville Free food to all those who need it.
UPCOMING EVENTS SECOND ANNUAL SHAGGIN’ ON FIELDCREST PRESENTED BY Eden Tourism Development and The Draper Merchants Association - July 26, 2014 on Fieldcrest Road in Draper Village Beautiful Eden, 7-10 P.M. Car Cruise In begins at 6 Music by The Embers Featuring Craig Woolard. Join Members of Area Shag Clubs to dance the night away! Great food: BBQ, Hotdogs, Burgers from area vendors and restaurants, as well as a beer garden serving favorite millercoors products.
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NEW FIBROMIALGIA GROUP FORMING Call Sharon for details 336-344-0062 THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam starts at 6:15PM June 3 - 7 p.m.- “Snow Creek” June 10 - 7 p.m.- “Lucky City” June 17 - 7 p.m.- “Hard Times” June 24 - 7 p.m.- “Snow Creek” Saturdays June 14 - 7 p.m.- “Snow Creek” June 28 - 7 p.m.- “Lucky City” Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 SENIOR DANCES AT REIDSVILLE EVENTS CENTER Downtown Reidsville @ 223 S. Scales St. - Tuesday - Bluegrass Night 7pm - 9:30pm - Thursday - Classic Country with the City Limits Band 7pm: 9;30pm Bob or Myra Tudor at 336-342-6770. EDEN DANCE AT CB HUT Bullet Band at the C.B. Hut on Boone Rd. Eden N.C. No alcohol and No smoking Just good fun and dancing. 7pm--9:30pm New & old country--beach--and oldies. $5 at the door. All Ages Welcome! The second Saturday of the month.
Authentic Italian Pastas & Dishes as well as Typical Pizzaria Selections
DANCE - COLUMBIAN CENTER 1210 Old Leaksville Rd, Ridgeway, Va Doors open at 6pm, Monday & Saturday Music 7pm - 9:30 by the House Rockers For information call Wayne at 276-340-6212 CASCADE COMMUNITY CENTER DANCE Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions avail. Music every Friday night: From 7-10 pm by Cascade Express & Friends and the 1st and 3rd Sat.night is Bluegrass. THE VW CLUB Volks Wagon Enthusiasts of all kinds. Interested In Joining? Simply a group of enthusiasts so please Visit www.TheVWClub.com Or Call 336-8301289 Or Email info@thevwclub.com FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for international exchange students for the 2013-2014 school year. Those interested should call 910-308-9458. CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT PLANNED IN JULY Eden Parks & Recreation Department and Eden Kiwanis will host a Cornhole Tournament on Friday July 4, 2014, at Morehead Football Stadium. The tournament will start at 2pm. This is will be for singles and doubles. To pre-register call Bridge Street Center at 336-623-5559 or Eden City Hall at 6232110 and choose option 3.
Great selection of wines & craft beers 629 Monroe St., Eden • 336-612-2131
Lunch Specials Starting at $5! Dinner Specials Daily Hours 11am - 9:30pm Mon. - Thur., 11am-10 Fri. & Sat. Carry Out Available
HOMES FOR RENT
1 bedroom/1 bathroom cottages in Eden Appliances included $425 /month, $425 Deposit Required • 2 bedroom/1 bathroom mobile home in Eden. Water included, Appliances Included $395/month, $395 Deposit Required • 2BR, 1 Ba, All Appliances Included. $500/month, $500 Deposit For More Information Contact
Eddie Barker Rentals Cell: 336-613-0867 • ebarker68@hotmail.com
THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2014 • ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING. 6:30pm. 371 NC Highway 65, Wentworth
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 • BLOOD DRIVE, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department - 11:30AM - 4:00PM
THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 • ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 2014 KICKING ASPHALT 5K walk/run 5:30 PM. $15 entry fee includes dinner and T-shirt. Register at Rockinham County governmental center information desk. Early registration ended in May. Late registration fee is $20. and t-shirt is not guaranteed. Rain Date: June 6, 5:30. Questions? Contact skaufman@co.rockingham.nc.us
FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2014 • 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. ST JOSEPH OF THE HILLS YARD SALE - 316 Boone Rd, Eden Items include Baked Goods, Home Goods, Electronic/Media, Kitchen Utensils & Items, Jewelry, Books, Linens, Seasonal, Baby Items, Toys. Please join us to benefit the Homebound Ministry
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2014 • 12TH ANNUAL PIEDMONT POTTERY FESTIVAL - 9AM - 4PM - Kingsway Plaza Shopping Center, 220 W. Kings Hwy, Eden . More than 100 potters from across NC and VA. Demonstrations and door prizes. visit www.exploreedennc.com. Coordinator Cindy Adams at 336-612-8049 or email cadams@edennc.us • 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. ST JOSEPH OF THE HILLS YARD SALE - 316 Boone Rd, Eden Items include Baked Goods, Home Goods, Electronic/Media, Kitchen Utensils & Items, Jewelry, Books, Linens, Seasonal, Baby Items, Toys. Please join us to benefit the Homebound Ministry • 10 am to 2 pm – ABWA JUNEFEST – fundraiser for ABWA scholarship fund at 1308 Coach Road, Reidsville (Holy Trinity Lutheran Church). Bake sale, hot dog lunch, Silpada, Tupperware, Mary Kay, Scentsy, Handmade wreaths, Handmade quilted items, homemade crafts and more. • DRBA MONTHLY PADDLE - The public is invited to paddle the North Mayo River with the Dan River Basin Associatio. Paddling experience is required for this outing.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH • 19TH ANNUAL CHARLIE POOLE MUSIC FESTIVAL Gates open at 5:30. 6:30 Carolina Broadcasters, 7:30- Dom Flemons, 8:30- Presentation of Lifetime Achievement Award. In concert David Hold. Food and other vendors will be on-site for the festival, plus a Little Ramblers children’s area, and camping is available, free for paid patrons. Tickets are $15 for the Friday concert, $15 for the entire day Saturday, or $25 for a weekend pass. For more information or to purchase your tickets for the Charlie Poole Music Festival, contact Louise Price at (336) 623-1043 or visit the Charlie Poole Music Festival website www.charlie-poole.com.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH • 19TH ANNUAL CHARLIE POOLE MUSIC FESTIVAL Gates open 10am. Grand Prize presentation at 8pm, Dance 8:30pm. 10pm Awards presentation Food and other vendors will be on-site for the festival, plus a Little Ramblers children’s area, and camping is available, free for paid patrons. Tickets are $15 for the Friday concert, $15 for the entire day Saturday, or $25 for a weekend pass. For more information or to purchase your tickets for the Charlie Poole Music Festival, contact Louise Price at (336) 623-1043 or visit the Charlie Poole Music Festival website www.charlie-poole.com.
THURSDAY JUNE 19, 2014 • ROCKINGHAM COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS GOVERNANCE BOARD Regularly scheduled meeting 3:00 p.m. at the Governmental Center, Second Floor in the Assembly Room (Kitchen), 371 NC 65 Wentworth, North Carolina.
THURSDAY JUNE 19, 2014 • WILL OF THE PEOPLE MEETING - 7:00pm, Whitcomb Center, RCC, Wentworth, NC - Speakers from Stokes County Militia. Public is welcome
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25TH • WEDDING FASHION show 3:00PM The Salvation Army Eden Family Store is having a wedding fashion show on at . The Eden Family Store is located at 346 W. Kings Highway. These gowns are priced no higher than $25.00 each. These amazing dresses will be modeled by beautiful local girls. Refreshments will be served as well. All proceeds from The Salvation Army Eden Family Store serve those in need within Rockingham County.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2014 • FREEDOM PARK CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES Flame of God - 6:30. Concerts are held at the Kiwanis Amphitheatre at Freedom Park. Concerts are free to the public. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit on. Come with friends and family, bring a picnic and enjoy the music in the park. Sponsored by: The Eden Parks & Recreation Department.
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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Artists and Performers prepare to share their creativity and talent with the greater Rockingham County NC community. May 9, 2014. Wentworth . After the initial Studio Tour Community Meeting in February 2014, suggestions and changes have been initiated to ensure the Tour reaches a greater population for the upcoming 2014 Artist Open Studio Tour. With the deadline on May 30, 2014 for artists and performers to apply and be included in the new and expanded brochure, map and directory, the Tour is allowed more time to “get the word out”. Important information to share are details; what artists will be in which studios and businesses, where performers will share the music, poetry and lectures, identify restaurants and shops included in the Tour and increased notification to involve a greater audience. The self-guided Studio Tour is scheduled for Friday, October 31, Saturday, November 1 and
Sunday, November 2. A reception is planned and includes refreshments, live music and a raffle. The raffle funds generate support for the expenses of the project. Studio Tour chairperson, Bill Moore (of HawkSpirit Studios) has set the date for an upcoming Studio Tour artist and committee meeting on May 20 at 5pm in the Dan River Art Market, 1122 NC Hwy 65 in Wentworth. “Beginning earlier in the year was a suggestion that we all believe will help us get better information out to a larger group of folks in our county and surrounding areas. We all enjoy the Tour, and we make changes every year to improve the experience.” All interested artists, performers and community members are invited to attend. Artist Applications and guidelines can be found on the Rockingham County Arts Council website, www.artsinrockingham.org/events/studiotour/. To participate, artists must be a member of the Arts Council at least with the Arts Supporter
Divorce Recovery & Support Group Someone You Know Is Hurting Tell him or her about Divorce Care, a special weekly seminar and support group for people who have been touched by separation or divorce.
Call today for more information: 336-558-5947 GriefShare & Divorce Care groups meet every Monday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 533 Greenwood St., Eden
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level, participate in Rockingham County and participate on a committee. Artists from surrounding areas are welcome to join the Tour in one of the Studio and Business locations. Registrations may be mailed and emailed, transactions for membership and artist fees may be paid by check and online. Fees are kept at a minimum to include more artists with the raffle, advertisements and donations underwriting the expenses of advertising and more. All Studios are requested to provide light refreshments, demonstrations and any other appropriate and engaging presentations. The Studio Tour is designed to bring art patrons, early holiday shoppers, students, performers, literary artists together to enjoy the creative world of local art. The brochure will be available by September 2014 (printed) in many locations and online at the Rockingham County Arts Council website. The Studio Tour is produced by the Rockingham County Arts Council, receiving funding from the NC Arts Council. Additional supporting funds are from the Raffle, local Business advertisements, Business sponsorships and donations from individuals. Any questions and contributions should be directed to the Rockingham County Arts Council. The Rockingham County Arts Council (RCAC) was founded in August of 1969 as a non-profit arts organization. The Designated County Partner of the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency, the Rockingham County Arts Council, Inc. (RCAC) is a private, 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization that “is the focal point/umbrella organization for the arts and information about the arts in Rockingham County. Our mission is to nurture and enrich the cultural life in Rockingham County.”
RCC to get Job Training Money Rockingham Community College could get nearly $150,000 to boost training programs for high-demand jobs like manufacturing, science, and engineering through Governor Pat McCrory’s push to reinvest millions in the community college system. RCC President Dr. Michael S. Helmick is pleased that the state recognizes the need to invest in the community college’s efforts to train the local workforce. “Our local industries are struggling to find well qualified workers and workers who have the skills taught by RCC. If these funds become available, we will be able to invest them at the local level and improve the course offerings at the college, thus helping meet the needs of local employers,” explained Helmick. “This is all about putting North Carolinians in good-paying jobs as soon as possible,” Mr. McCrory said in a press release. “More importantly, the decisions on how to invest the funds will be made at the local level to directly connect the training to the area.”
SECU Foundation Funds Scholarships The State Employees' Credit Union Foundation will fund ten continuing education scholarships in the amount of $750 per award for students at Rockingham Community College. To be eligible students must be enrolled in Safety Certified Production Technician for Summer or Fall 2014 or Certified Nursing Assistant for Fall 2014. The scholarship application deadline for the Summer & Fall semester is May 12, 2014. Interested candidates should contact Sally Newman, 336.342.4261 x2151 for additional information.
Wondering what to do with that old car? Look no further… Are you purchasing a new car and wondering what to do with the old one? Is your back yard full of unwanted vehicles? Do you have a piece of unusable farm machinery on the back lot of your farm? Consider gifting these items to the Rockingham County Literacy Project, who can turn around and use them to raise needed funds for its worthy cause. It is a simple thing to do. Just call Jean Light Kinyon at the Literacy Project (336-627-0007), and she will make arrangements to have the item picked up. A receipt for the item will be issued, on which you can list the market value, which can be used as a donation for income tax purposes. The Rockingham County Literacy Project has been dedicated to helping adults in the county learn to read better for 34 years. Started in the Rockingham County Public Library as a one-on-one program using volunteers to sit with people and help them learn reading skills that they had never accomplished, it has evolved into a program that still does that, but also offers classes in writing, math, GED® preparation, and English as a Second Language. Funding for this program has been challenging in past years. You can help by donating your used vehicle to the program. Titles are not needed for vehicles more than 10 years old.
Anderson completes basic training Navy Seaman Apprentice Jerry R. Anderson, son of Jerry L. Anderson and Carla Y. Parker of Eden, N.C., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation. Anderson received the early promotion for outstanding performance during all phases of the training cycle. Training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations". This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly "Navy" flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a Sailor. Anderson is a 2012 graduate of Morehead High School of Eden, N.C.
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Help protect a child... Become a Guardian ad Litum Last year in North Carolina, over 100,000 children were reported to Child Protective Services as alleged victims of child abuse or neglect. Currently, there are 153 children in the custody of the Rockingham County Department of Social Service. These numbers are very disturbing, but there is a way that you can help. You can become a volunteer Guardian ad Litem for an abused or neglected child in Rockingham County. A Guardian ad Litem is a trained community volunteer who is sworn in by a district court judge to investigate and determine the needs of abused and neglected children. These children are in the custody of the Department of Social Services. A Guardian ad Litem makes independent recommendations to the court about the needs of each child and advocates for a permanent and safe home for every child within the shortest time possible. The main qualification to become a Guardian ad Litem is to have a sincere concern for the wellbeing of children. Also, the volunteer must be a mature adult of sound character, be able to past a background check, be objective and nonjudgmental, and be able to dedicate a few hours each month to their case. There are no educational requirements or work experience needed. If you are interested in becoming a Guardian ad Litem Volunteer, contact Amanda Benavides at 336-634-6106 or amanda.s.benavides@nccourts.org
Carolinians Working as Unemployment Rate Falls to New 5-Year Low Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina’s unemployment rate fell to 6.2 percent in April as employers added more than 15,000 new jobs across the state, according to data released Friday by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. With the continued steady job growth, North Carolina’s unemployment rate is 2.2 percent
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Eden, N.C. (May 12, 2014) – Morehead Memorial Hospital's (MMH) Board of Trustees has initiated a reduction in force plan to adapt to healthcare industry changes which are impacting hospitals nationwide, and specifically in the state of North Carolina. MMH is reducing its workforce by 22 positions and reducing the hours of another 25 positions today. More than 18 clinical and non-clinical positions have been eliminated over the past six months. Several factors have contributed to MMH’s challenges, including the nationwide
decrease in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, North Carolina's decision not to expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act, and the national trend of declining inpatient volumes, which is also being experienced locally. "We have had to make difficult decisions that affect some of our devoted employees. These changes were made after a lengthy and difficult assessment process," said Scott Barham, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Morehead Memorial Hospital. “We are facing a new reality in today's healthcare environment."
"Reducing our workforce has been the most difficult change for us to implement. Our dedicated employees are our most valuable asset," explained Cindy Bradley, Interim CEO of Morehead Memorial Hospital. "MMH is in the middle of the perfect storm--Medicare and Medicaid cuts, federal government sequestration, increasing charity care and self-pay patients and a shift of patient census from inpatient to observation status." "MMH is not immune to several industry-wide challenges facing today's U.S. hospitals," said Barham. “The Board is committed to maintain the high
level of quality and safe patient care that our community expects from Morehead Memorial Hospital." About Morehead Memorial Morehead Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital located on a 22-acre campus in central Eden. It is licensed for 108 acute-care beds and 121 long-term beds. The main campus is home to inpatient and day hospital services, a state-of-the-art emergency department, birthing center, a nursing center, a wound care center, and three office buildings for physicians. There is an active medical staff of 64 physicians and a consulting/courtesy staff of 35.
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The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) is scheduling a June 7 paddle on the North Mayo River from Moore's Mill Bridge in Virginia to Mayo Beach Upper Access in North Carolina. The 3.5-mile paddle through Class 1 and Class 2 rapids requires some paddling experience, and helmets are recommended. Participants will meet at 10:00 a.m. at Mayo Beach Upper Access under Anglin Mill Road Bridge (GPS 36.535276, -79.990946), to set the shuttle. If river conditions require, the trip will be switched to paddle the Mayo River, beginning just below the meeting place. Boat rentals and shuttle are offered by Three Rivers Outfitters in Eden, 336-627-6215, www.3-r-o.com. Coordinator for the outing is veteran paddler, river enthusiast, and DRBA board member Will Truslow. "The North Mayo River is a very beautiful paddle with a few harder Class II rapids," Truslow says. "Most of the trip is on quiet water with shady, forested banks with several rock outcroppings. It's mostly secluded with a few structures being seen." A highlight of the trip is stopping at Byrd's Ledge, which is right on the North Carolina-Virginia border. It is named for the intrepid Virginian William Byrd II, who led the survey team that determined the "dividing line" between Virginia and North Carolina in 1728. Byrd's colorful journal describing his journey mentions crossing the river at this ledge and camping on the western side, where he was lulled to sleep by the cascade. Thanks to leadership by DRBA, property along the state line will become part of the developing Virginia and North Carolina Mayo River state parks, ensuring its preservation for all to enjoy. Just downstream of Byrd's Ledge, the South Mayo River joins the North Mayo from the right to create the Mayo River. Below this confluence, the "Stair Steps" are a series of ledges that call for either careful reading of the river, quick responses and energetic paddling, or close following of the line chosen by the experienced lead boater. One of the last features before the end of the trip is a well-preserved fish weir, a V-shaped rock structure in the river bed built by Native Americans to funnel spawning fish into a net or basket at the point of the V. Many of these fish weirs are found in the Mayo River, some dating from over 1000 years ago. The take-out for the trip is river left under Anglin Mill Road Bridge. Some may prefer to continue for a short distance below the take-out to run the "Boiling Hole" and "The Blender," two Class 3 rapids popular with experienced boaters. Participants in the outing are asked to bring boat, life jacket, helmet, lunch, and water, and to dress in layers of wool or artificial, quick-drying fabric, and be prepared to get wet. All participants will sign a waiver. To reach the meeting place, from US 220 north of Stoneville, North Carolina, exit onto Smith Road (SR 1360) and turn west. Go four miles to a T-intersection with Anglin Mill Road (SR 1358). Turn left on Anglin Mill Road and travel about a half-mile to within less than a mile of the Anglin Mill Bridge over the Mayo. Turn left onto unpaved Old Anglin Mill Road (SR 1385). Go one-half mile to a Tintersection with Mayo Beach Road (SR 1359). Turn right and drive one-half mile to the access under Anglin Mill Road Bridge. Outings and meetings of the Dan River Basin Association are open to the public without charge. For more information about the outing, contact Trip Coordinator Will Truslow, 336-547-1903, willtruslow@hotmail.com . For more information about the Dan River Basin Association, visit www.danriver.org.
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4th Annual City of Eden Citizens Academy accepting applications By Sheralene Thompson, City Clerk
How our city grows and changes depends upon people like you. The more Eden citizens understand how their city government works, the more valuable their input will be. Informed residents can make better decisions about the future of their city. Beginning Aug. 21, the City of Eden will host its fourth annual Citizens Academy. The Citizens Academy is a 10-session program designed to provide citizens with hands-on experiences of all
facets of city government – from emergency services and sanitation operations to the business of water and budgeting your tax dollars. The Academy provides residents with an inside look at city programs, services, policies and issues. Academy participants tour city facilities and major projects, meet City Council members and interact with department heads and frontline staff. Participants do much more than sit and listen to city staffers talk about the services their departments provide. Sessions are designed to provide
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information, as well as experiences. Holding a fire hose helps the participant understand how much strength and endurance a firefighter needs to battle a blaze. Touring a wastewater facility helps the citizen understand the technical expertise – and the 24hour monitoring – required by utilities employees. Session topics include finances, services, planning for growth and economic development, public safety, recreation, capital projects and road improvements. Informative discussions will be combined with hands-on demonstrations and interactive exercises. Participation in the Citizens Academy is an opportunity to get answers to questions you’ve always wanted to ask. Interested participants should submit an application and will be selected on a first-come basis. Class size is limited to 20 participants. Participants must be at least 18 years old, be city residents or live in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, or own a business or property or work in the city of Eden. When class capacity has been met, the excess applications are carried over to the next academy. Applications request standard information, such as a name, address, phone number, email address, and employer name and address, but they also ask for the applicant’s birthplace, length of time living in Eden and Rockingham County, interests and accomplishments, and expectations from the program. There is no cost to individuals who attend the sessions, but the city strongly encourages participants to commit the time to attend each program. The sessions begin Aug. 21 and will be held each Thursday evening from 6 to 8 for nine weeks at various city locations. Site visits will include trips to the public works, police and fire departments, parks and recreational areas. Since many participants will arrive directly from work without eating, a light meal will also be provided each week. The final session will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Eden City Council meeting at 7:30. This will allow each participant to see how city government operates and each participant will be recognized by the Mayor and City Council. A graduation reception will be held after the meeting. The program is truly a look behind the scenes of local government, pointing out its role and limitations, as well as a glimpse into the long-term planning that makes Eden what it is today. Applicants must apply by Friday, Aug. 1 in order to be considered for the 2014 session. If you wish to learn more about the City of Eden’s Citizens Academy, please contact Sheralene Thompson, City Clerk, at 623-2110, option 8, or email sthompson@edennc.us. Applications are available at City Hall, the Eden Chamber of Commerce, Eden Library or apply online at http://www.edennc.us/citizensacademy.cfm
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Adult High School Equivalency Graduation held at RCC WENTWORTH - The graduation ceremony for those who earned an Adult High School Equivalency diploma was held on Friday, May 16, at 2 p.m. in the Robert C. Keys Gymnasium at Rockingham Community College. Ninety-three graduates were presented with equivalency diplomas, and seven graduates received adult high school diplomas. Adult High School Equivalency graduate Vinod K. Mahato and Adult High School graduate Shannon B. Lovelace were recipients of the RCC High School Equivalency/Adult High School Scholarships. Mahato was also a student marshal during RCC’s curriculum graduation and the second-place winner of the RCC essay contest. The Adult High School Equivalency Diploma is open to anyone who wants finish their high school education and receive a diploma. Classes are held on RCC’s campus and are free. Graduates for 2013-14 are listed below alphabetically. Matthew R. Altizer, Christopher R. Bates, Flora Bautista-Jaimes, Debra P. Billingsley, Zaneta T. Boyd, Brian G. Bradford, Stacy R. Breaker, Justin C. Brim, Kimberly S. Brooks, Raymond C. Brown, Jeremy D. Brumfield, James H. Bullins, Jermaine A. Bullock, Sherry W. Bundy, Maria G. Cano Dimas, Isaac D. Cantrell, Amanda D. Cardwell, Sabrena D. Cardwell, Jocelyne D. Castellanos, Angela B. Chapman, Dorali Chavez- Rodriquez, Aaron P. Church, Keisha L. Clark, Laura E. Cloutier, Allison M. Coffman, Ricky L. Corum, Jessica D. Das, Taylor C. Dishmon, Jordan B. Doyle, Margaret P. Felker, Julia L. Flynt, Quinton L. Gant, Brandon T. Garland, Lateisha N. Garland, Tiger H. Gillie, Katlyn R. Guzman, Brittany R. Hanks,Erika R. Hernandez, William T. Hess, Matthew D. Hill, Mary S. Horton, La’Micki M. Hudgins, Justin K. Hurd, Robert M. Hyler. Also, Maria E. Jaramillo-Osorio, Cristal L. Jefferson, Thalia L. Jessie, Mary Jane M. Johnson, Tracy L. Johnson, Jr., Kristin N. Jones, Ethel T. Juarez, Tyffany G. Kroll, Austin L. Landreville, Jordan R. Lee, Veneranda Lopez, Vinod K. Mahato, Viridiana V. Martinez, Mollie A. McGregor, Josh D. Meeks, Carlton E. Millner, Karla V. Molina Flores, Lisa L. Moretz, Alan D. Mosqueda, DeAnna S. Myrick, Stephanie R. Naylor, Shawn L. Neal, Tory K. Neal, Ashley L. Norman, Dusty J. Paine, Crystal G. Pegram, Edward L. Pegram, Tyffany N. Perry, Betsy Y. Prater, John C. Priddy, Leslie M. Reid, Adolfo C. Reyes, Irma E. Roblero Garrido, Michael D. Rose, Maritza Santana Cruz, Shawmeque E. Scott, Wayne C. Sexton, James A. Shelton, Clay D. Stevens, Franklin O. Stout, David W. Stultz, Jonathan L. Thompson, Jose M. Valderrama, Daniell Watlington, Eric B. White, Jessica L. Woods, Amanda G. Woolwine, Christina N. Wright. The Adult High School Diploma recipients for 2013-14 are listed below alphabetically. Jarrod C. Adams, Savannah L. Ayers, Jacqlyn M. Hale, Melanie E. Harrington, Shannon B. Lovelace, Taylor L. Moseley, Baker C. Richardson.
County Manager Led County Governmental A-Team with March for Babies There was no doubt about it … Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler definitely led the County’s Governmental A-Team at the May 3rd March for Babies Run/Walk sponsored by the March of Dimes. An avid runner, Metzler ran the 5K Run starting at Osborne Baptist Church in Eden and estimates he was about the fourth runner to finish. Not far behind were County Government sprinters including Metzler’s son Merritt; Amanda Crumpler (Finance); Cameron & Nathan Gardner (Sheriff’s Office); Darryl Crowder (Sheriff’s Office); Heather & Mason Crowder (Sheriff’s Office). Ashley Johnson (Taxes) followed with her baby Ansley, and Patty Scott.
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History revived in a unique stairwell The historic elements blended into the new stairway created a Spray Mercantile bring back memories of times long ago. When Mark Bishopric needed to create a new stairway in the Mercantile building established around 1880, originally known as the Morehead Mill Company Store, he called on local artisans Jim and Susan Freeman to bring life back into several remnants of times going by. The new staircase features wood stripped from giant beams of the old section of the much
larger Mercantile torn down in. Using a 3 foot piece of original banister taken from the historic stairwell tower built in 1862, The banisters were replicated from this peice and added another original element to the project. The spindles of the staircase were created by combining to Spray Cottonmill Bobbins, some still with a shock of cotton still attached. The workmanship of the project is spectacular, and shows the love of the wood and the history of the building.
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As the owner of a local Eden-based business, I wanted to share that Skywalker Roofing was recently recognized for excellence with a national award. The attached press release provides more detailed information on our awardwinning work. This honor reflects the work we’ve been doing in our community for many years.
Skywalker Roofing receives Prestigious National Recognition at Owens Corning™ Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractor Awards Celebration Skywalker Roofing has been recognized by Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt for outstanding achievement during the 2014 Owens Corning ™ Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractor awards ceremony. The annual industry celebration honors the country’s most distinguished roofing contractor businesses for exemplary performance and innovation. Eden- based Skywalker Roofing received a prestigious Platinum Award for market-leading success communicating the benefits of the System Advantage™ Platinum Limited Warranty registrations to customers. “Skywalker Roofing is proud to have been selected as a recipient of a 2014 Platinum Award for providing our customers with the trusted System Advantage™ Platinum Limited Warranty registrations,” Luke Wilson, Owner, Skywalker Roofing. “In keeping with this award, Skywalker Roofing remains committed to providing
our community with superior service.” Skywalker Roofing joined the Owens Corning™ Roofing Preferred Contractor Network in 2009 and gained Platinum Preferred status three years later in 2012. During this time, the company’s team of skilled experts has consistently grown their business by delivering trustworthy services and solutions. “The Owens Corning™ Roofing Platinum Contractor Award winners were chosen based on their proven market and industry leadership representing the best of the best,” said Matt Roth, Director of Contractor Services, Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt. “Owens Corning is proud of the continued success Skywalker Roofing has achieved as a member of our prestigious Platinum Preferred Roofing Network.” For additional information on the Owens Corning™ Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractor program, visit www.roofing. owenscorning.com
Diabetes, Cholesterol, & Blood Pressure Oh My!
The last couple of decades tell a “good news, bad news” story about diabetes. That’s the disease that makes it tough for your body to control blood sugar. Here’s a snapshot: In the last 20 years, the number of adults with diabetes has more than tripled. Nearly one in 10 now has the disease. That’s certainly not good news. But there are some bright spots in recent reports. In general, control of blood sugar has improved and rates of serious complications from diabetes have declined a great deal. If you’re at risk for diabetes or already have it, consider these three questions: 1. Are you making good lifestyle choices? Where people haven’t made progress, lifestyle has a lot to do with it. For example, it’s no secret that the obesity epidemic is growing, right along with the diabetes epidemic. Think about the lifestyle choices you make. Yes, you’ve heard it all before, but it still holds true: Make healthy food choices—and understand diabetes meal planning. Exercise 30 to 60 minutes most days of the week. Move to or stay at a healthy weight. And manage your stress as well as you can. 2. Do you know your diabetes ABCs? Knowing your numbers is also a big piece of the diabetes story, especially if you are at risk for or have high blood pressure or high cholesterol. High blood pressure is when blood moves through your vessels with too much force. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that can cause plaque buildup in arteries. Combined, these three give your heart and blood vessels a triple whammy. These are the diabetes ABCs: · A is for the A1C test. That’s the test that shows what your blood sugar levels have been the past three months. In most cases, you want to shoot for a number below 7. · B is for blood pressure. A great goal is below 140/80. The top number measures pressure in vessels as your heart beats. The bottom number measures pressure when vessels relax between beats. · C is for cholesterol. Ask your doctor or me the numbers you need. 3. Are you managing your medicines? If you have type 1 diabetes, you must use insulin. Some people with type 2 diabetes need pills and/or insulin to meet target blood glucose levels. Although lifestyle is a first line of defense, cholesterol medications such as statins can help control cholesterol levels. As for high blood pressure, there are many classes of drugs to keep this silent killer at bay. It may not be easy keeping track of all this, especially if you’re taking multiple medications. That’s what I’m here for. I can explain how each drug works, what side effects to watch for, and how to make sure you’re taking them all properly. You can also attend my monthly diabetes class at our Education Center. They are held every third Thursday of the month at 216 W. Stadium Drive at 3:00. So, what’s your diabetes story? Together, let’s make sure it has a happier ending. 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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Reidsville & Wentworth Ratliff Named 2014 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar Anthony Ratliff, a student at Rockingham Community College, has been named a 2014 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the CocaCola Community College Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver and 50 Bronze Scholars, and providing nearly $200,000 in scholar-
ships annually. Each Gold Scholar receives a $1500 scholarship and a special medallion. As a scholarship winner, Ratliff was recognized during a special reception as part of the Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society Annual Convention held in Florida. Judges for this scholarship competition evaluated over 1,700 applications. Scholars were selected based on grade point
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average, difficulty of classes completed, academic and Ratliff leadership awards, and college and community service engagement. Ratliff will be recognized during RCC’s May 16 commencement exercises.
Near the end of runners, sprinters, joggers and walkers, Mable Scott (PIO) shot photographs. Rockingham County Governmental employees participated in the March of Dimes effort to support stronger, healthier babies and mothers. They joined walkers from across Rockingham County to raise funds and awareness to make the mission of the March of Dimes possible.
Jacob Stone Named 2014 RCC’s Outstanding Student Jacob Stone of Reidsville received RCC’s 2014 Outstanding Student Award. In May, Stone received an Associate in Science Degree from RCC and will attend N.C. State University this fall where he will pursue a degree in computer science. In addition, Stone received the Math and Science Division’s Distinguished Math and Science Student Award in April. Faculty
describes Stone as a bright and insightful student who is eager to share his ideas during class discussions. Outside of the classroom, Stone helped students with math and science in RCC’s Learning Center, served as members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Sigma Kappa Delta Honor Society, and RCC’s Science. The Outstanding Student Award recipient is selected by the
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Phillip Brooks, of Eden has been selected as the 2014 Academic Excellence Award recipient for Rockingham Community College. Brooks, whose academic average is currently a 4.0, is on track to earn an Associate in Science in computer information technology this summer. Each year one student is chosen at each of the state’s 58 community colleges to receive the Brooks prestigious award. “I am appreciative of my work being recognized and that means a lot,” said Brooks. “If I don’t make 100 on an assignment, I want to understand how to succeed the next time.” When nominating Brooks for the honor, Computer Information Technology Department Chair, Diane Dalton, wrote, “Phillip is an exceptional student who strives for 100% on all assignments and tests, not just the grade of A. He analyzes how lessons can be applied in a realworld situation.” Dalton describes Brooks as the go-to person in the classroom who leads study groups where students help each other understand concepts. After graduation, Brooks plans to seek employment and pursue a bachelor’s degree. In addition to his academic commitments, Brooks is married and has six young daughters.
Local Community Watch Group Holds Fundraiser and Donates Proceeds to Crime Stoppers Following Tragedy In October of 2013, Waverly Bourne, 84, was beaten and robbed inside of his Lick Fork Creek Rd. home in Ruffin, N.C. After months of treatment, Mr. Bourne passed away as a result of his injuries in January 2014. The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office has since arrested three teens with Mr. Bourne’s homicide. Shortly after Mr. Waverly was assaulted, neighboring residents formed a Community Watch Group in the area with the help of Sheriff Sam Page and his Crime Prevention Specialist Cpl. Kevin Suthard. After Mr. Bourne’s passing, the group changed their name to “The W.L. Bourne Community Watch” to honor him. They also decided to hold a BBQ fundraiser to raise money to donate to Rockingham County Crime Stoppers. Today, several members of the W.L. Bourne Community Watch presented Rockingham County Crime Stoppers Board Members with a donation check for $1,000. This money will go into the fund to payout Crime Stoppers callers whose tips result in arrests and successful prosecutions of persons who commit crimes within Rockingham County. “Crime Stoppers tips help us solve crimes. They help the Reidsville, Eden, Madison, Mayodan and Stoneville Police Departments solve crimes. It is thanks to people and groups like this and their donations that allow Crime Stoppers to continue to aid us in doing so. Crime Stoppers rewards are paid from donations received by the public. Its Board Members volunteer their time to the cause of helping law enforcement in our county. I am very thankful and proud of the W.L. Bourne Community Watch for their efforts and this donation.” –Sheriff Sam Page
Ashe named “Boss of the Month” County Manager Honors Rockingham County Citizen Each month, Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler honors local citizens as they visit the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth. Metzler announced today he is honoring John Ashe of Reidsville, as the new "Boss of the Month.” "Our local citizens represent our special Ashe customers who we serve in Rockingham County Government," Metzler said. "I decided to launch this particular idea and honor a Rockingham County citizen as "Boss of the Month" to remind County employees that our ultimate responsibility is to support all our citizens." Each month, a different citizen is selected while visiting the Rockingham County Governmental Center, 371 NC 65, in Wentworth. Several framed photos of the "Boss of the Month" are displayed in the Governmental Center and the citizen’s photo is also shared with local news outlets, on the County's homepage, and the County's Facebook page.
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ADTS Eat Out Help Out Fundraiser A Success! (Reidsville, N.C.) Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County (formerly Council on Aging) wishes to thank the community, local restaurants and corporations for their support of our Eat Out Help Out for Meals on Wheels fundraiser. This year’s Eat Out Help Out Day raised $5562.95 for Meals on Wheels. This year’s top donor restaurant was Pete’s Burgers and More in Reidsville with a donation of $320. Other participating restaurants included Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Red River Grill, Santana's, Railroad
Café, Rio Grande, Jerry's Restaurant, Angelo's Pizza Pub, Chaney's, Yuki of Japan, 912 Bethlehem, Stella's Pizza, Golden Dragon, Turk's Sports, Food & Spirits, Sanitary Café, 573 Grill, and Elizabeth's Pizza – Wentworth. Our sponsors included Morehead Memorial Hospital and Bridgestone Aircraft Tire USA (Corporate Sponsor), and Judy & Rex Rouse, Sparks Oil Company, CJ Medical Transportation, Annie Penn Hospital and Carolina Apothecary (Community Sponsor). Donors included Reid's
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Reidsville Middle awarded Horace Mann Donor’s Choose Grant NASCAR purchased a 3D printer for Reidsville Middle (RMS) this year through a Horace Mann Donor's Choose Grant. In May they sent Jamie Dick, #55, to visit RMS school . Jamie holds an MBA and will speak to the students about the importance of an education. The Innovation and Technology School visit’s purpose is to o build upon the relationships formed with classrooms and schools through The NASCAR Foundation’s 2013 innovation and technology donation initiative. This visit provided The NASCAR Foundation with an opportunity to strengthen the relationship with Reidsville Middle School while at the same time introducing the student population to NASCAR. With the help of Nationwide Series Driver, Jamie Dick, students were able to see his car upclose and personal and get to know one of NASCAR’s champions of education as he talks to students about the importance of learning. The 6th, 7th, and 8th grades individually came to hear Jamie speak in the auditorium about the importance of education and will then follow him outside to see the car and takes pictures as a class in-front of it. All students received signed hero cards and will have access to the class photos taken. Following the grade-level interactions, Jamie and The NASCAR Foundation staff then visited the classroom of Ms. Sullivan, the 8th grade teacher that was given a 3D Printer. Students displayed objects they have made and then demonstrate the printer in action!
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Reidsville Police Chief Charlie Dennis resigned his position recently to become the Chief of Police for the Town of Hanover in New Hampshire. His resignation became effective May 23, 2014. Reidsville City Manager Michael J. Pearce announced today that Captain Ronnie M. Ellison will serve as the City’s Interim Chief. Dennis has been with the City of Reidsville since October of 2012 after serving as Chief of Police for four years in Page, Arizona. “Charlie has been a very responsive leader while here in Reidsville, listening to the needs of our citizens and officers,” said City Manager Michael J. Pearce. “He sat down with each officer to hear their concerns and suggestions when he first arrived. We hate to see him go, but we wish him luck as he accepts his next career challenge.” In his resignation letter, Dennis wrote, “The Reidsville Police Department is staffed with professionals whose desire is to serve their community and provide good customer service. This has been a difficult decision due to the great staff at the police department.” “I have really enjoyed my time here in Reidsville,” he said. “It was great working with City Manager Pearce, our Management Team, our officers and the citizens. All of that contributed to making it such a difficult decision.” While in Reidsville, Dennis has made organizational changes designed to make the department more effective and put more officers on the streets at critical times, hired a full-time evidence room employee and has stressed communication through the City website, Community Watch and other programs. He has also upgraded technological tools for his officers. Recently, he requested and received for his department new body worn cameras to assist in calls.
“I am glad not only to have someone of Captain Ellison’s caliber and experience available to serve but also grateful for his willingness to step in as the City of Reidsville’s Interim Police Chief,” said City Manager Pearce. “Captain Ellison has been excellent in a variety of positions within the Police Department over the last 32 years, and I have every confidence he will continue to serve the City well as we search for the next Chief of Police.” A native of Rockingham County and a 1974 Reidsville High School graduate, Ellison was hired as a Police Officer by the City in September of 1981. He has risen through the ranks, first as a Master Police Officer in 1990, was promoted two years later to Sergeant and then to Lieutenant in 1997. In 2005, he was promoted to Captain of Community Policing and in 2012, the Patrol Division was added to his responsibilities. Ellison earned an Applied Science Degree in 1994 from Rockingham Community College, has an Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate and a Criminal Investigation Certificate, both from the NC Justice Academy. He is also a graduate of the Administration Officers Management Program at NCSU. Ellison, 57, has also served in the military for 39 years, earning the rank of First Sergeant. Among the ranks he has held are Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Sergeant First Class and Master Sergeant before becoming a First Sergeant. He also was deployed to Operation Desert Shield/Storm in 1990-91 as a member of the North Carolina National Guard. A member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Ellison is a member of Lone Star Lodge #33 in Reidsville and a life member of the North Carolina Army National Guard Association. He is married to Yvonne D. Ellison, Accounts Payable Technician for the City, and has four children, Tamera, Lakisha, Eric and Geoffrey.
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House – Reidsville, King's Inn Pizza – Eden and Farmers Table – Reidsville. Every dollar raised stays right here in Rockingham County to provide home delivered meals to homebound elderly citizens. ADTS Executive Director, T. Lee Covington commented, “ We really appreciate the support of our local community on this annual fundraiser. With federal and state funding continuing to shrink, we need our local community support now more than ever!” Aging, Disability and Transit Services is a private nonprofit agency dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all Rockingham County citizens, with primary focus on senior adults, people with disabilities and their families. This mission is accomplished through providing an array of community services including In Home Aide (CAPDA, PCS, Home & Community Care Block Grant, Private Pay), Meals on Wheels, Meals With Friends Nutrition Sites, Adult Day Care/Day Health, RCATS Public Access Transportation, Eden skat bus transportation, Community Resource Connections, Volunteer Caregiver Services, Family Caregiver Support, Companion Care, Center for Active Retirement and Advocacy and Referral Services.
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2014 Spring Rabies Vaccination Report Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health hosted the 2014 Spring Rabies Vaccination Clinic on May 3, 2014. A total of 801 dogs and cats were vaccinated during the annual event. This was an increase of 15 percent compared to 2013, when 696 dogs and cats were vaccinated. This year, a member of the Environmental Health staff participated at each clinic site providing literature and education to the public about rabies as well as the need to vaccinate our pets. Citizens were also informed to bring vaccination records in order to receive a three year booster. Vaccinating our pets is the best line of defense to protect public health from the threat of rabies, a deadly zoonotic disease.
Citizens should remain aware of the need to vaccinate their dogs and cats. Currently, there have been 2 positive cases: 1 skunk and 1 raccoon in our county in 2014. According to Edwin Stott, Environmental Health Director, “If your pet (dog, cat, or ferret) is not vaccinated against rabies and comes into contact with a known rabid animal, that pet must be euthanized (permanently put to rest) or quarantined at a veterinary facility for six (6) months at the owner’s expense. This situation is preventable and should be avoided.” Rockingham County Division of Public Health would sincerely like to thank everyone who contributed to and/or participated in this event. A special thanks goes to Central Animal Hospital, Eden Veterinary Hospital, Reidsville Veterinary
Hospital, Lewis Veterinary Clinic, Carolina Equine Hospital, the Animal Clinic of Madison, and the Rockingham County Animal Shelter, who devoted precious time, staff, and/or supplies for this important public health initiative. We would also like to thank area sponsors such as Petsense of Reidsville, WalMart of Eden, Wal-Mart of Reidsville, Lowe’s Food of Reidsville, and Tractor Supply of Eden for their donations, which helped make this event a success. To host a community wide event such as this, strong community partners and collaborative measures must be taken. Therefore, the department would also like to thank the local media outlets, Rockingham County Schools, area fire departments, and other community hosting sites.
RCC faculty receive higher ranking Seven faculty members at Rockingham Community College have met the requirements necessary to increase their faculty ranking. Ranks consist of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, and professor. Associate Professor of Biology Paula Burch has earned the rank of Professor. Assistant Professor of Industrial Systems Technology Will Soyars has earned the rank of Associate Professor. Instructor of Nursing
Caroline Baird, Instructor of Computer Information Technology Diane Dalton (department chair, business and computer science), Instructor of Psychology Marianna Rader, Instructor of History Mark Sattler, and Instructor of English Hannah Sykes have earned the rank of Assistant Professor. The faculty rank system at RCC is administered by the Faculty Promotion Committee. The ranking system acknowledges an instructor’s longevity,
work related accomplishments, and the increasing value of service provided by full-time faculty members. Consideration for academic rank are based on qualifications such as job related activities, professional accomplishments and service, academic degrees and time spent in each rank. Points are awarded for degrees held in the related field beyond the minimum requirement for employments and for job related activities.
RCC faculty and staff recognized for years of service WENTWORTH – The following members of the faculty and staff at Rockingham Community
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College were recognized Wednesday for their service to the college: Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jan Overman, Professor of Early Childhood Education Dr. Vickie Brinkley, Professor of Social Sciences/Humanities Lee Dodson, Receptionist Diane Hand, Center for Active Retirement Director Ruth Mitchell, Small Business Center Director Cathy Wheeler received retirement recognition. Director of Development/Foundation Gaye Clifton received recognition for 25 years of service. Associate Dean of Learning Resources Kimberly Shireman and Library Technical Assistant Teresa Frohock were recognized
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District Workshop hosted by Register of Deed’s Office The Rockingham County Register of Deeds' Office was proud to host a district workshop on behalf of the North Carolina Association of Registers of Deeds (NCARD) on , May 9, at the Emergency Management Services building, on the campus of the Rockingham County Justice Center. Rockingham County is a member of District IV which is comprised of 13 counties: Rockingham, Guilford, Alamance, Orange, Durham, Randolph, Caswell, Person, Chatham, Montgomery, Lee, Moore and Richmond. The workshop was open to all Registers of Deeds and their staff. There were 38 in attendance. County Manager Lance Metzler welcomed the group and introduced them to the Rockingham County area with a short video. The morning session began with a panel discussion entitled, "This is How We Do It" which discussed best practices and provided real-life situations encountered in Registers of Deeds offices. The panel was comprised of: • Rebecca B. Cipriani, Register of Deeds, Rockingham County • Amy Simpson, Assistant ROD, Rockingham County • Sharon Davis, Assistant ROD, Durham County • Amanda W. Garrett, Register of Deeds, Person County • Krista M. Lowe, Register of Deeds, Randolph County • Darlene Perry, Assistant ROD, Randolph County • Jeff L. Thigpen, Register of Deeds, Guilford County • Cindy Bennett, Assistant ROD Manager, Guilford County Attendees received a tour of the Rockingham County Register of Deeds' Office located in the gold, LEED-certified, "green" court. The afternoon session was conducted by Charles Szypszak, Professor of Law & Government, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. He discussed basic real estate legal issues involving easements, condominiums, and transfers at death. In addition, there was a discussion about marriages and the current legal and judicial environment regarding the constitutionality and statutory issues involving the subject of same gender marriages. NCARD is comprised of 100 counties, divided into eight districts. Every other year, it is the responsibility of each of the eight districts to host individual workshops for NCARD members to gain the knowledge and skills to provide their statutory duties.
Grassroots Grants Applications Available for County Grassroots Grants are investments in the local community, bringing Culture and Arts programming through collaboration and support with funds from the Rockingham County Arts Council and the NC Arts Council. Grassroots Grants applications provide funding for a variety of arts programs every year throughout the state of North Carolina. AS the Designated County Partner of the NC Art Council, the Rockingham County Arts Council will be accepting Grant Proposals through June 30, 2014. Organizations that are non-profits or considered non-profits are encouraged to apply, with any questions welcome by the Director. “Grassroots Grants are an opportunity to fund projects in our community and schools, helping to increase budgets of non-profits. New applicants are invited to contact us, and discuss their project to help with the application.” Grant applicants should read the guidelines, applications and report to determine if this is a grant that fits their project. Grant guideline and applications may be found online here: http://artsinrockingham.org/grants-and-programs/grassrootsgrants/and by contacting the RCAC. After applications are collected, a committee will review the proposals and organizations will be contacted. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. The program distributes funds for the arts in all 100 counties of the state primarily through partnerships with local arts councils. Other funding provided through the Rockingham County Arts Council maybe found on the website: http://artsinrockingham.org/grants-and-programs/ The Rockingham County Arts Council is the focal point/umbrella organization for the arts and information about the arts in Rockingham County. Our mission is to nurture and enrich the cultural life of Rockingham County. We seek to encourage excellence in the arts and to make fine arts experiences. Rockingham County Arts Council, P.O. Box 83, Wentworth, NC 27375 or call (336) 349-4039 or visit www.artsinrockingham.org
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Mayodan Homecoming & Antique Festival on Horizon It’s that time of year again. Time to get ready for the Mayodan Homecoming and Antique Festival. As of now they are seeking vendors for this September 5 & 6 event. Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 28th annual Mayodan Homecoming and the 6th annual Mayodan Antique Festival. Both events will be held the weekend of Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6, 2014. Contact information for the respective festivals are as follows: Antiques information: Friday & Saturday 8am-6pm at Jake Atkinson Memorial Park, 509 Main Street, Mayodan. For vendor pricing and application, visit www.mayodanantiques.com or call the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department at 336548-2789. No crafts or reproductions. No exceptions. Admission $2/adults, 12/under free. Homecoming information: Saturday, 10a–8p downtown Mayodan, corner of Main St. and 2nd Avenue. For vendor application call 336-548-6776. Fees are $25/space or $50/space if power is needed. Homecoming highlights include food, arts and crafts, displays, live entertainment, children’s rides and activities, Bingo, and more. Reserve your space now for you, your business, or your organization’s fundraiser. No admission fee. For general festival information call 336-548-2241 or 336548-2789. Also visit the Mayodan Homecoming and Antique Festival Facebook event page.
Dive into Summer at Mill Ave. Swimming Pool The Mill Ave . Pool will open daily starting on June 14 Monday thru Sunday daily from 12:00 to 5:45 p.m. Admission to the pool is $4.00 for city residents and $5.00 for out of city limits. pool passes are multi pass for 10 visits for city resident is $25.00 non residents $45.00 Season pass for the entire summer is $40.00 for city residents and $55.00 for non resident Pool parties are available from 6:30 to 830 p.m. cost is $42.00 for 20 swimmers 30 swimmers $62.00 and $82.00 for 40 swimmers For more information call City hall at 623-2110 option 3
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Stoneville Elementary Students Win Belk Service Learning Challenge A team of students at Stoneville Elementary School are the first place winners in the Belk Service Learning Challenge competition! The Belk Service Learning Challenge- created through a partnership between Belk, ISTE and Discovery Education - asks student teams to identify an authentic community issue that they would like to positively impact or change. Facilitated by Stoneville's Instructional Coach, Marsha Erskine, 5th grade students Grace, Colby, Haydee and Danni submitted a project to raise awareness about the impact of bullying in their school/community. They dramatized the book Bully Beans by creating a video showing themselves acting out parts of the book. They also created another video showing the team singing an original song about the dangers of bullying. This team hopes to bring awareness of the dangers of bullying to
their larger community by sharing their original content with other students in their school and community. To honor their hard work and dedication to the local community, the students and Mrs. Erskine were recognized at a surprise school assembly on April 30. The video was shown and the students were presented $1,000 scholarships. Sheriff Page also spoke to the student body regarding the importance of not bullying. For more information about the program, visit: www.belkservicelearningchallenge.com To view their prize winning dramatization, go to: www.teachertube.com/viewVideo
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For the fun of it Sunday School A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to 'honour' thy Father and thy Mother, she asked, 'Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters? From the back, one little boy (the oldest of a family) answered, 'Thou shall not kill.'
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Kevin Moore, Director of the Rockingham Caitlyn Cardwell of the Dan River County Soil and Water Basin Association shows Ms. Conservation, Ranzo's second graders some displays a soil sample invertebrate from the creek at from Stoneville Stoneville Memorial Park. Elementary.
Community, Fun and Fitness at Stoneville Elementary School Several Stoneville community members joined students and staff at Stoneville Elementary School for Family Fun and Fitness Night and the celebration of Earth Day. The school hosted a Family Fun and Fitness Night on Tuesday, April 8. The event began with the Stoneville PTA sponsored Fun Run. Students, staff and community members ran and walked over 120 combined miles to raise money for playground improvements. Principal Jason Hyler took the top prize in the adult category with 20 laps. His feat was matched by first grade student Chloe Cormier who was the first off the starting line and took the top prize for the students with an equally impressive 20 laps. Upon the completion of the Fun Run, there was an exercise performance in the gym. The kindergarten and first grade Bear Foot Dancin’ team performed 2 routines. This was followed by a performance by the fourth grade students that included a cardioroutine to the song “I Like To
Move It” by Reel 2 Real, a basketball drill routine to the song “Hey Brother” by Avicii and the infamous cup routine to the Kidz Bop version of the song “When I’m Gone” by Anna Kendrick. The program was the result of the cooperative lessons created by P. E. teacher Ken Dowdle and music teacher Renee Halpin. Western Rockingham Family Medicine and the Rockingham Chiropractic Center were in attendance to offer free health screenings to attendees. Everyone in attendance received a complimentary family health kit as a result of the Stoneville PTA being selected as a participant in the 2014 Happy Healthy School Kids program. Earth Day brought more community members to the Stoneville Elementary campus. On April 22, the third through fifth grade students learned about soil and soil conservation from Kevin Moore and Cyd Overby. Soil and Water Conservation Director Kevin Moore, took several soil samples from the cam-
pus to show the various layers that create our soil. He explained the importance of soil to Rockingham County farmers and other industries. Overby instructed students on the layers in a soil profile, their importance, and how our soil can be maintained. Students even made their own soil profile to take home. Mr. Moore and Ms. Overby were assisted by Cathy Justice of the City of Reidsville who instructed the students on the importance of monitoring the types of liquids that are flushed down household drains and the effects of these liquids on water supplies. The kindergarten through second grade classes were visited by Caitlyn Cardwell of the Dan River Water Association. Ms. Cardwell is a Stoneville Elementary School alumnus. She brought a water sample from the creek at Stoneville Memorial Park to the campus. The sample included various invertebrates that are directly affected by pollution. She explained how the Dan River Water Association studies these creatures to determine the pollution levels of different water supplies. Students were thrilled as they watched, held and marveled at the interesting creatures that could be found at the Stoneville Memorial Park.
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Reidsville Area Foundation Executive Director Search The Reidsville Area Foundation (RAF) Board of Directors is accepting resumes for the position of Executive Director as a result of the pending retirement of Craig Cardwell. He has served in that position for more than nine years.v “We appreciate Mr. Cardwell’s commitment to the Reidsville Area Foundation as Board Chairman, and Board member and as Executive Director since January 2005” stated Donna Rothrock, current Chair of the RAF Board of Directors. “The Board has set up a succession planning process which begins with accepting resumes until June 16, 2014. A Search Committee will review all resumes, determine finalists and conduct interviews. Our goal is to name the next Executive Director in July of this year”, Rothrock added. Those interested should mail resumes to the following address: Search Committee Reidsville Area Foundation 124 South Scales Street Reidsville, NC 27320 The RAF Position Description will be posted on the RAF website at www.rafoundation.org. The Reidsville Area Foundation is a private foundation formed in 2001 with proceeds from the merger of Annie Penn Hospital with the Cone Health System. RAF is not affiliated with the Cone Health System and is governed by an independent Board of Directors. Since formation, RAF has approved approximately $18 million in grants for the benefit of the citizens of Rockingham County, its service area. Funding occurs for education, healthcare, human services and community economic development. The Reidsville Area Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
Raffle winners announced The American Legion Riders from Post 534 held the drawing for the Huskee LT 42 riding mower on May 10th. The winners were: 1st Prize (riding mower) Nash Millnow 2d Prize ($100 gift card) Melissa Price 3d Prize ($50 gift card) Jimmy Evans
For the fun of it Waiter A resident in a posh hotel breakfast room called over the head waiter one morning and read from the menu. "I'd like one under-cooked egg so that it's runny, and one over-cooked egg so that it's tough and hard to eat. I'd also like grilled bacon which is a bit on the cold side, burnt toast, butter straight from the freezer so that it's impossible to spread, and a pot of very weak, lukewarm coffee." "That's a complicated order sir," said the bewildered waiter. "It might be quite difficult." The guest replied sarcastically, "It can't be that difficult because that's exactly what you brought me yesterday!"
The winning tickets were drawn at the Eden Tractor Supply by the store manager Sarah Luce. Thanks to everyone that bought a ticket or made a donation and supported the American Legion. Special thanks to both the Eden and Ridgeway Tractor Supply locations and their managers Sarah and Tod.
Local Principals Complete Leadership Program Principals Cecil Kemp, Monroeton Elementary School, Elizabeth Lynch, Bethany Elementary School, Angela Martin, South End Elementary School and Russell Vernon, Draper Elementary School recently completed the Distinguished Leadership Program (DLP), a year-long leadership development program for practicing school principals designed and provided by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principal’s Association in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and UNC-LearnNC. The Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program (DLP) uses a non-traditional professional development model that is aligned to the performance evaluation standards adopted by the State Board of Education for North Carolina’s school leaders. This unique cohort-based program is designed to limit principals’ time away from their schools by allowing them to attend face-to-face sessions once every other month while accessing on-line assignments, materials and coaching in between face-to-face sessions. Principals engage in a series of authentic activities throughout the year-long experience that are designed to build the capacity of their schools and their own capacity as “Distinguished” school leaders. “The leadership of the school principal is by far one of the most important factors in school quality. By completing this very rigorous program, our DLP graduates have demonstrated their commitment to continuous improvement by working to improve their leadership skills as they simultaneously improve their schools. We are
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KaBoom!..... Continued from Page 1 American kids living in poverty, have easy access to balanced and active play in their communities. Cities being recognized today span every region of the country, and include Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Nashville; Austin; Providence; San Francisco; New York City; and 205 others. As the national dialogue on playability takes shape, KaBOOM! and the City of Eden invites interest, expertise, and voices from citizens of the City of Eden to get involved (and get playful!) in thinking about how play can create more familyfriendly cities. Join the Twitter conversation and encourage action: Participate on Twitter (@kaboom) and provide your point of view and forward-looking insights on playability in cities using the hashtags #playability and #playmatters. “With the tremendous support of our friends at the Humana Foundation, we are thrilled to recognize all of these communities that are making play a priority. By creating safe and playful environments for children, with a focus on the 16 million who live in poverty, these communities are helping to combat issues such as toxic stress, an epidemic among children in low-income families,”
said KaBOOM! CEO and Founder Darell Hammond. Humana President and CEO Bruce Broussard added, “We’re excited about our journey with KaBOOM! and we appreciate the shared values that Humana, the Humana Foundation, and the KaBOOM! organization can rally around. Making it easy for families to play, be healthy and thrive together is a part of Humana’s dream, and it’s a commitment that all of us at Humana enjoy sharing with KaBOOM!.” Benefits of obtaining Playful City USA designation include the opportunity to apply for grants and playground builds offered by KaBOOM! that support targeted policies, programs, and infrastructure for the communities being recognized; increased stature and competitive advantage for state and national grant opportunities; and the chance to apply to attend this year’s 2014 Playful City USA Leaders' Summit in Chicago as leaders in the burgeoning Playability Movement. To see the full list of the 212 communities named 2014 Playful City USA honorees, or for more information on the Playful City USA program, visit www.playfulcityusa.org.
profit dedicated to the bold goal of ensuring that all children, particularly the 16 million American children living in poverty, get the active play they need to become healthy and successful adults. KaBOOM! has been a powerful champion for play since its founding in 1996, working with partners to build, improve, and open more than 15,000 playgrounds, engage more than 1,000,000 volunteers and serve more than 6,600,00 children nationwide. KaBOOM! creates and promotes great places to play; inspires, empowers and leads play advocates; and elevates the societal conversation about the importance of play in children’s lives. For more information, visit www.kaboom.org/act or follow the conversation on why #playmatters at www.twitter.com/kaboom or www.facebook.com/kaboom. About the Humana Foundation The Humana Foundation was established in 1981 as the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc., one of the nation’s leading health care companies. Located in Louisville, Ky., the site of Humana’s corporate headquarters, the Foundation promotes healthy behaviors and healthy relationships. The Foundation’s key funding priorities are childhood health, intergenerational health, and active lifestyles. For more information, visit www.humanafoundation.org.
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Deel Awarded Grant Amy Deel, a third-grade teacher at Bethany Elementary School, has been awarded a Beginning Teacher Support Grant of $150 from the Rockingham/Caswell chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. The grant is intended to provide materials and encouragement to early career teachers with the goal of retaining quality educators in the two counties. Deel, who did her student teaching at Bethany Elementary last year, lives in the community and has a child who attends the school as well. She plans to use the grant to help her class design and implement an ecosystems project that integrates math and science. Students will enhance
their school campus by creating habitats and nesting sites for birds, adding native plants, and removing invasive weeds from the school grounds. The Caswell County recipient of the Beginning Teacher Support Grant is Brittany Moore, a science teacher at Bartlett Yancey High School. Delta Kappa Gamma is an international society of key women educators with more than 100 chapters in North Carolina. The local chapter, Alpha Delta, includes nearly 50 members from Rockingham and Caswell counties. The mission of the organization is to promote excellence in education and to foster the professional and personal growth of
women educators worldwide. In addition to providing grants that should enable first-year teachers to provide enriching experiences to their students, Alpha Delta also supports the Schools for Africa program in conjunction with the United Nations, offers a scholarship to a senior from a local high school who is planning to teach, and supports many other educational projects. The Beginning Teacher Support project was coordinated by Pam Page, committee chairperson for Alpha Delta chapter, and facilitated by Tom Sharpe, county administrator for early career educators. Chapter president Debbie Russell presented the check to Deel.
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The automotive training program at Morehead High School (MHS) successfully renewed accreditation by NATEF and The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Morehead’s automotive program has been accredited in the following areas: Maintenance and Light Repair. To renew this coveted recognition, the school’s automotive training program underwent rigorous evaluation by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Nationally accepted standards of excellence in areas such as instruction, facilities, and equipment were used. “This is great news for automotive-minded young people and their parents,” said Donald Seyfer, NATEF Chair. “Because this program increases cooperation between local education and industry leaders, it gives added assurance that Morehead’s graduates will be employable entry-level technicians. As a result of the quality education provided by Morehead High School, the motoring public will benefit since better repair technicians will join the work force.” Upon completion of the evaluation, NATEF recommended that Morehead be re-accredited by The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). ASE is a national non-profit organization which tests and certifies repair technicians, in addition to accrediting automotive training programs. Congratulations, MHS! Blair Pruitt, automotive instructor at Morehead added, “During the past few months, we have worked closely with NATEF to make certain that our program would meet strict industry standards, and now we are delighted to join the ranks of the ASE accredited training programs. Students will be assured of a quality education, and shop owners will be assured of getting quality job applicants.”
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South End Elementary Holds Math Madness Competition South End Elementary students participated in Math Madness, a school-wide math competition. First and second graders focused on addition, while third, fourth and fifth grade students focused on multiplication. The students were so vproficient that the elimination rounds spanned over three days! Mrs. Mattherly's second graders and Mrs. Miller's fifth graders walked away with the winning trophies.t
proud to include them in the ranks of successful DLP completers,” said Dr. Shirley Prince, NCPAPA Executive Director. This program is offered in three locations-Wilmington, Raleigh and Charlotte-in order to serve principals in all eight regions of the state. The North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals’ Association (NCPAPA), in existence since 1976, is the preeminent organization and state voice for principals, assistant principals and aspiring school leaders. NCPAPA represents 5,000 members from across the state and serves as the state’s principal affiliate of the N.C. Association of School Administrators (NCASA), the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP.)
2014 Second Primary Election Information Holmes Middle Students Participate in Junior Achievement Ms. Edmunds' 6th grade students at Holmes Middle School had an opportunity to participate in Junior Achievement. Mr. Bill Griffin, Operations Manager for Gildan, was the Junior Achievement Educator and presented to the students. He provided the students with insightful information and hands on activities to encourage them to become Central Kindergartners Celebrate Farm Day On May 2, 2014, the kindergarten classes at Central Elementary enjoyed a petting zoo on campus and a picnic at Freedom Park in Eden.
economically successful in the 21st Century.
The second Primary Election will be held July 15, 2014 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM absentee mail request ends July 8, 2014 Voted ballots must either be received in the board of elections office by 5 PM July 15, 2014 or be postmarked by July 15. 2014 and received in the board of elections office by July 18, 2014. One stop early voting will take place at the Board of Elections office at 240 Cherokee Camp Rd., in Wentworth beginning Thursday, July 3 at 8am and ending Saturday July 12, 2014 at 1pm. Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm. Saturday July 12, 9am 1pm. There will be no voting Friday, July 4, 2014 due to the holiday.
Davis named Outstanding Volunteer of the Month The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners saluted Kathryn Davis of Reidsville as the Outstanding Volunteer of the Month at its April 21st meeting, at the Rockingham County Governmental Center, in Wentworth. Davis runs Rolling Ridge
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County School Features 3-5 Winners
New Horticulture Club at Leaksville-Spray Elementary
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A Conversation with Veterans Eighth grade students at Rockingham County Middle School (RCMS) recently had an opportunity to listen to two local veterans talk about their experiences in two wars that span over six decades. This special presentation, coordinated by teachers Giles Hunnings and Chris Wood, was part of their Global Politics and War Unit in their social studies classes. The first speaker was Jason Dakote who served two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan from 2002-2010. As a squad leader of twelve rifle soldiers in both wars, he explained to the students that during his time in these wars he was the target of six explosions. The last of these explosions severely injured him and ended his military career. He is a recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, an award he received for bravery as he saved a group of soldiers from being wounded in the same explosion that ended his career. He used maps to highlight the places where he was stationed, and shared information about the people he met and people he fought against. He also told the students that his decision to enter
the military was prompted by the events on September 11, 2001. The second speaker was Mr. John Lee, a 97 year-old veteran who served in a supply unit in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was deployed to New Guinea where he participated in an invasion of New Guinea to gain control of the islands for U.S. forces. He then took part in the invasion of the Philippines. He shared a collection of pictures that were taken during the war. Mr. Lee was one of five brothers who served during WWII. Miraculously, all five brothers survived the war! He talked to students about his various jobs in the military and stressed to the students how important it is to appreciate the country they live in. Although television and the Internet bring information and images of war into the classroom, this activity exposed students to first person accounts and made them aware of the day-to-day experiences of those who have served our country. RCMS appreciates the remarkable contributions of these two local veterans.
Leaksville-Spray Elem. (LSE) 1st grade teachers, Mrs. Messick and Mrs. Joyce, started an After-school Horticulture Club with 1st -3rd grade students to help foster a better understanding about plants. Mrs. Messick received a grant for the school from Lowe's Home Improvement for a greenhouse, shed and a compost bin along with other things to help the students at LSE learn about plants and how they grow. Additionally, the City of Eden donated tulip bulbs that were planted outside to help beautify the school. The club members planted seeds that are growing in the greenhouse and created models of plants to learn about their parts. The club has seen the results of not watering plants over a long weekend and learned the valuable lesson of the importance of water. They are also learning how to repot plants that have outgrown their pot. The students look forward to this club every week and have increased their understanding of how plants grow and how to care for plants.
McMichael School Resource Officer & teachers give students from Exceptional Children’s Dept.
K-2 Winners Draper Elementary Madness Tournament Draper Elementary School participated in its annual Sight Word and Multiplication Madness Tournament on April 25, 2014. Students in grades kindergarten-2nd competed against each other in a Dolch Sight Word Tournament. The 3rd-5th graders participated in a Multiplication Madness Tournament. All of the students have worked hard for these events and did a great job. In conjunction with this event, the students and staff created a “Happy” dance video - showing off their “Happy” dance moves!
Rockingham County Commissioners Recognize Morehead High School Panthers Wrestling Team The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners recently recognized the Morehead High School Panthers Wrestling Team for its 2013-2014 3-A State Dual Team Championship. The full Board of Commissioners applauded the team at its April 21st regular meeting, held at the Rockingham County Governmental Center, in Wentworth.
A very special prom night The teachers and School Resource Officer, Deputy Shane Woodall, at Dalton McMichael High School in Mayodan pitched in to give the students from the Exceptional Children’s Department a Prom night to remember on Friday (May 16, 2014). Deputy Woodall and the teachers rented the kids a “Party Bus” and chaperoned them at the event, returning them to the school for the Prom Promise Breakfast afterwards. Reidsville High Advanced Cooking Classes Hold Fundraiser Reidsville High’s Advanced Cooking classes, with leadership from teacher Betty Green, presented two successful bake sales at Advanced Auto Parts on May 2 and O’Reilly Auto Parts on May 9. The classes are raising funds to purchase additional equipment and supplies. With a sales campaign ready, the classes prepared and sold homemade brownies, cookies and muffins at the bake sales. The classes’ curriculum not only teaches advanced cooking skills but students are also taught important business skills, too! Mary Reid & Gabe Willard
Deputy Shane Woodall (pictured far right), teacher Penny Caple (pictured far left) and the students from the Exceptional Children’s Department at Dalton McMichael High School “We’ve been doing this for the kids for the past seven years and I love seeing their faces light up every year. They’re just a great group of kids and deserve to have a good time at the Prom just like every other student. And I am so proud of all the students for electing Gabe Willard and Mary Reid as Prom King and Queen this year!” –Deputy Shane Woodall, School Resource Officer – Dalton McMichael High School.
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Students receive variety of awards During the April 21 Student Awards Ceremony, numerous Rockingham Community College students received awards and recognition for their academic excellence, commitment, service, leadership, and contributions to the college and to their communities. “I admire all of you for your efforts,” said RCC President, Dr. Michael Helmick. “But remember, you didn’t do it alone; there were people who supported and helped you. Repay them by helping and teaching others. Share what you have learned.” Awards were given in three categories. Student Organization Awards Criminal Justice Club – Yuri Blanco, Mary Kelly Bocanegra, Audrey Britt, Melissa Easter, Kelsey Fitch, Award for Outstanding Service to the Criminal Justice Club. Awards and Recognition for Academic Achievement Division of Arts and Sciences – Jacob Stone, Distinguished Math and Science Student; Charise Neal, Distinguished Humanities and Social Sciences Student; Ashlyn Brogdon, Outstanding Associate in Arts Graduate; Melissa Kennon Smith, Outstanding Associate in Fine Arts Student; Robert Taylor Walker, Outstanding Associate in Science Graduate; Victoria Valdez, Outstanding Cosmetology Graduate; William Andrews, The Phil and Peggy Link Emerging Artist Award. Division of Health and Public Safety- Brandy Brown, Outstanding Allied Health Student; Geraldine Ruth Garrison, Outstanding Health and Physical Education Student; Marilyn K. Hopper, Outstanding Nursing Student; Mary Kelly Bocanegra, Health and Public Safety Student of the Year; Division of Workforce Development – Jamie Talbott, Outstanding Business Administration Student Phillip Brooks, Outstanding Computer Information Technology student; North Carolina Community College System Recognition – Phillip Brooks, Academic Excellence Award recipient; Anna Clifton, Natro Dove, Jose Hernadez Academic Excellence Award nominees. Recogition of All-USA / Coca-Cola Academic Team Nominees – Phillip Brooks, Anthony Ratliff. All-USA/Coca/Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar - Anthony Ratliff. Awards and Recognitions for Service, Co-Curricular Participation and Representation of the College Intercollegiate Student-Athlete Recognition Women’s Volleyball: Tate Andrews, Chanteona Joyce, First Team, All-Region 10, NJCAA Division III; Gloria Slayton, Second Team, All-Region 10, NJCAA Division III, Lauren Hobbs, Megan Sparks, Honorable Mention, All-Region 10, NJCAA Division III; Male Student Athlete of the Year: Sean Henderson. Female Student Athlete of the Year: Gloria Slayton Rockingham Community College Foundation Awards – Kyle Salisbury (First Place), Vinod Mahato (Second Place), Michelle Saunders (Third Place), Essay Contest Winners; First-Place Contributor to the RCC Quality Enhancement Plan Marketing Video Contest: Ineka Mullins. March of Dimes Recognition for T-Shirt Design Contest: Jessica Baron, Ephraim Vernon. President’s Choice Art Award: Julie Friddle. Students Named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities – Megan Browning, Sean Henderson, Matthew Oberg, Mihoshoty Yamaguchi.
Blockbuster Performances Set For the 19th Annual Charlie Poole Music Festival The 19th Annual Charlie Poole Music Festival is just weeks away! This year’s festivalgoers will be in for a treat the weekend of June 13th-14th. The Lifetime Achievement Award winner, David Holt, will be the featured performer on Friday night as well as special performances by Dom Flemons and the South Carolina Broadcasters. On Saturday, The Hushpuppies with veteran caller Aaron Ratcliffe will grace the CPMF stage to provide the music and the calling for the Saturday night dance, once all the competitions have come to a close. David Holt – 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient David Holt, multi-instrumentalist and storyteller, is a four time Grammy Award winner, and is well known for his work with the great Doc Watson. A host of numerous programs – Riverwalk,
a jazz program on public radio, Folkways, a television program on folk music and culture, Great Scenic Railway Journeys and North Carolina Mountain Treasures, on North Carolina public television – Holt has had tremendous influence on the preservation of our unique cultural heritage. Dom Flemons is well known for being a founding member of the Grammy-award winning group, the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Dom has been dubbed the “American Songster” for his ability to bring in old-time folk sounds and make them new again. Raised in Phoenix, Arizona, he has won national poetry competitions and has played on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. He plays the banjo, the harmonica, fife, bones, snare drum, bass drum, and sings. The South Carolina
County School Features RCC’s Machining Program Graduates Will Meet Job Market Needs Students enrolled in Rockingham Community College’s Computer-Integrated Machining Program are meeting the employment needs of local industry. The program began in January and students have found jobs before completing the program. Current student Kyle Benfield said, “The program has opened my eyes to different courses in college and has allowed me to explore a new skill that is needed in the workforce. I will have job opportunities with
companies who need my skills.” The summer/fall course begins May 30 and meets on Monday and Thursday evenings for 24 weeks. Kris Brooks, Department Chair for Mechanical Systems, said that local companies are showing interest in the program graduates and many are receiving invitations for interviews. The Essential Computerintegrated Machining Fundamentals certificate provides the foundation knowledge and skills needed by all comput-
er-integrated machining technicians. Participants learn to safely operate drill presses, metal-cutting saws, lathes, milling machines, and grinders to produce precision parts. All of the courses are fully transferable into RCC’s diploma and associate machining degrees. For information, contact Kris Brooks at brooksK@rockinghamcc.edu or (336) 342-4261 x2182. Space in this program is limited.
Students join international honor society at RCC
Caitlin Poe, Donnicka Quick, Venson Reynolds, India Robertson, Joseph Rorrer, Robin Servie, Jennifer Shelton, Angela Smith, Dana Suleiman, Matthew Talton, Richard Vitolo, Bryson Walker, Rhiannon Walker, Caroline Watkins, Jeannie Watson, Abigale Wright, and Mihoshoty Yamaguchi. Spring inductees unable to attend the ceremony are Kimberly Beasley, Dearl Brummett, Anna Clifton, Matthew Finney, Jesse Gauldin, Myra Gore, Nancy Knight, Anna Kohler, Takira Moore, Kelsey Parsons, Jeffrey Sawyer, Landon Shaffner, John Sloan, Kayleigh Sparks, Jacob Tuttle, Dylan Walker, Bayleigh Williams, and Ronnie Wofford.
isfied that they had decluttered, made a little extra cash and helped Huntsville Elementary all in one event. Troy Baker, 5th grade Huntsville student, used the event to sell his toys to raise funds for Hospice and Relay for Life. Thanks for giving back, Troy! Based on the success of this year's event, Huntsville plans to make the community yard sale an annual event. Huntsville staff members already have plans in place to make the 2015 event an even more enjoyable and successful event.
In an April 23 ceremony, forty individuals were inducted into Alpha Kappa Pi, Rockingham Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society and the largest honor society in American higher education. To be eligible for membership, a student must complete a minimum of twelve hours of associate degree course work and generally earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Students must maintain a high academic standing throughout their enrollment in college. Those inducted during the spring ceremony are Stacey Arrington, Sydney Belton, Yuritze Blanco, Sarai Blanco Martinez, Rebecca Johnson-Brown, Sarah Chapmon, Margaret Crawford, Norman Delooper III, Elizabeth Dixon, Chandler Everette, Marisa Fain, Jennifer Grubbs, Rose Hatcher, Lauren Hobbs, Tamelia Hodges, Hannah Hunnicutt, Tina Kirby, Mary Kovach, Larry Lemons, Joey Martin, Amber Martinez, Charise Neal, Deidre Owens,
Broadcasters are made up of the melodic trio of Ivy, David and Sarah. Even though the group claims Charleston, South Carolina, their roots are really deep down in the Mount Airy region. Even closer to home, Ivy was raised in Rockingham County, NC, home of the CPMF. The SC Broadcasters are known for bringing old-time songs and traditional gospel to create crisp harmonies and heartfelt, raw and beautiful music together. Sarah is the newest member and plays both banjo and guitar; Ivy plays banjo and fiddle and David plays guitar. The Hushpuppies take their music very seriously. Not only are they natural singers, they collect old-time music as well. The Hushpuppies are Jon, Molly, Amy and Steve and they are known to play for social gatherings amongst their peers as well as at Fiddler Conventions
Huntsville Elementary Holds Community Yard Sale Huntsville Elementary's first ever community yard sale, which took place on Saturday, April 12, was a success! Twenty-six parking spots were purchased and baked goods were sold. Very few shoppers left empty handed and sellers reported feeling pleased and sat-
throughout the South. The Hushpuppies have set themselves apart by reviving the old-time folk sound, picking out the feeling and the elements of the music and turning it into a new, natural sound of their own. They will be playing the banjo, fiddle, and guitar and will be accompanied by “Rowdy” caller, Aaron Ratcliffe. Food and other vendors will be on-site for the festival, plus a Little Ramblers children’s area, and camping is available, free for paid patrons. Tickets are $15 for the Friday concert, $15 for the entire day Saturday, or $25 for a weekend pass. For more information or to purchase your tickets for the Charlie Poole Music Festival, contact Louise Price at (336) 623-1043 or visit the Charlie Poole Music Festival website www.charlie-poole.com. This project received support from the Rockingham County Arts Council, the NCArts
Wentworth Elementary PTA Celebrates Wentworth’s Staff For employee/teacher appreciation week, May 5-9, the wonderful Wentworth Elementary PTA treated the staff all week. Gifts were given Tuesday and Friday, a Yogurt bar was provided on Monday, massages were provided on Thursday and a dutyfree, Italian style lunch was provided on Wednesday. Wentworth’s staff is extremely fortunate to have such a great parent support!
Council, an agency of the NC Department of Cultural Resources, and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art, as well as the Rockingham County Tourism Board and the City of Eden. Piedmont Folk Legacies is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the musical and cultural legacies of the Piedmont region and celebrating its influence on the development of American vernacular music, as exemplified by Charlie Poole.
For the fun of it Supper "Honey," said this husband to his wife, "I invited a friend home for supper." "What? Are you crazy? The house is a mess, I haven't been shopping, all the dishes are dirty, and I don't feel like cooking a fancy meal!" "I know all that." "Then why did you invite a friend for supper?" "Because the poor fool's thinking about getting married."
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Local Scientist Visits Reidsville Middle Lincoln Elementary School 2014 Career Day Lincoln Elementary School hosted their annual Career Day on April 4, 2014. Students learned about different careers from a variety of presenters. Representatives were from the following: Duke Energy, Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department, North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Kirks Greenhouse, Oregon Hill Fire Department, North Carolina Forest Service, US Army and Chestnut Hill Stables. Lincoln Elementary School’s nurse and music teacher also presented to several groups of students. Students came to Career Day dressed as their future career choice.
Jessica Baron and Congressman Howard Coble
RECHS Student Wins Art Competition Congratulations to Jessica Baron, a 5th year senior at Rockingham Early College High (RECHS), for winning 1st place in the District 6 U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Art Competition. Each spring since 1982, members of the U.S. House of Representatives have invited high school students in their district to participate in the Congressional Art Competition. This competition, sponsored by the Congressional Arts Caucus, provides members of Congress the opportunity to recognize artistic talent exhibited by high school students. Each Congressional district which participates, including the 6th district of North Carolina, represented by Howard Coble, will have one overall winner whose winning entry will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year beginning in June 2014. The winner will also receive two round-trip tickets from Southwest Airlines to the national reception in Washington, D.C., and will be eligible for a $3,000 scholarship to Savannah College of Art and Design.
Monroeton Elementary Holds Walk for Cystic Fibrosis On April 16, Monroeton Elementary students, staff and parents held a walk to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. The walk was held in conjunction with the 5th grade classes culminating project on genetics.
Moss Street Elementary Holds Health and Wellness Night Moss Street Elementary held its 10th annual Health and Wellness Night on Thursday, April 10, 2014. Moss Street families were treated to an informative and fun filled evening about safety and healthful living. Parents and students were challenged to get up and move. “This year we had about 315 people,” explained Mr. Soyars, the Moss Street Physical Education teacher. Overall the program was a holistic approach to wellbeing. Thirteen stations were set up throughout the school and on the school grounds. The Reidsville Fire Department featured the Smoke House and offered fire extinguisher training. The Reidsville Police Department provided demos that featured a police dog, a drunk-driving simulator and simulation goggles. Informational booths included the Reidsville YMCA, the Rockingham County 4-H Center, Boy Scouts and the Universal Kick Boxing Academy. Health care professionals Donna Thomas and Beckie Boulton, as well as personnel from the Rockingham County Health Department provided information packets and services information as well as free blood pressure checks. Activities included jump rope, Zumba lessons with Deirdre Moyer and Rolling Ridge Ranch provided Pony Rides. The second half of the event was a whole group interactive activity that featured the Hopsports system. Moss Street was one of three schools in the county to receive a Hopsports system last year through a PEP grant. Hopsports is a computer software program comprised of many different upbeat and exciting physical activity clips; such as dance, yoga, cardio karate and weight resistance exercises. Everyone was invited to participate as a whole for a half hour workout. A raffle of items donated by the vendors was the culminating event.
On April 2-4, 2014, Reidsville Middle School (RMS) was delighted to have scientist, Dr. Patrick Martin, from NC A & T State University, visit and complete a genetics lab with students. Twelve classes took part in this lab, which was made possible through the “Invite a Scientist” grant, sponsored by the North Carolina Science Festival. Dr. Patrick Martin, along with the help from his doctoral student, Ms. Cagle, afforded students the opportunity to break down the cell walls within fruit, and then separate the DNA from the juice of the fruit. Next, the students pulled the DNA from the liquid and placed it on a slide for observations. The use of various fruits (strawberries, bananas, blackberries and raspberries) allowed students to notice differences in DNA. RMS students had a great time and are very appreciative for this unique opportunity to be scientists.
Lincoln Elementary Fourth Grade Visits Raleigh The fourth grade students of Lincoln Elementary School took a field trip to Raleigh on April 3, 2014. They visited the History Museum, the Science Museum and the Legislative Building. The trip was a wonderful experience that enhanced their learning of North Carolina.
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RCC Phi Theta Kappa (honor society) Inductees From left to right: Marissa Fain, Caroline Watkins, Dana Sulieman, Caitlin Poe, Anna Kohler. Not pictured: Sydney Belton and Chandler Everett
RECHS Students Receive Honors/Recognitions from RCC Congratulations to the following Rockingham Early College High School (RECHS) students for receiving honors/recognitions from Rockingham Community College (RCC). Seven students were inducted into the RCC Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society) on April 23: Marissa Fain, Caroline Watkins, Dana Sulieman, Caitlin Poe, Anna Kohler, Sydney Belton and Chandler Everett. Jessica Baron and Ephraim Vernon won the March of Dimes TShirt Design Contest! Taylor Walker was named the 2013-2014 RCC Outstanding Associate in Science Graduate!
March of Dimes T-Shirt Design contest: Jessica Baron Not pictured: Ephraim Vernon Walker Outstanding Asso. in Science Graduate 2013-2014 from RCC
South End Elementary Holds Mega Party and Spring Carnival South End Elementary held its Mega Party and Spring Carnival on Friday, May 9. Both events were sponsored by the South End PTA. Students and families enjoyed playing a variety of games and jumping on many blow-ups. Teachers, staff and volunteers made this fun activity possible by giving of their time. Thank you so much to everyone who came out and supported South End Elementary!
Morehead Nursing Center to Hold Its Annual Prom
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Morehead Nursing Center (MNC) hosted its Sixth Annual Prom for its residents on May 16. This year’s theme was “A Renaissance Ball” and will feature renaissance dancers as part of the entertainment. “This is always a fun event for the residents and the staff,” said Tammy Daves, MNC Director of Nursing, “they look forward to it every year.” About Morehead Memorial Morehead Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital located on a 22-acre campus in central Eden. It is licensed for 108 acute-care beds and 121 long-term beds. The main campus is home to inpatient and day hospital services, a state-of-the-art emergency department, birthing center, a nursing center, a wound care center, and three office buildings for physicians. There is an active medical staff of 64 physicians and a consulting/courtesy staff of 35.
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Top to bottom - L-R: Row 1: Debbie Irwin, Mindy Curtis, Tracey Tucker, Jessica Bishop. Row 2: Shannon Edwards, Christal Bennett. Row 3: Taylor James, Mysti McDaniel, Amy Thacker. Row 4: Britany Duncan, Emily Land, Quandra Kock, Shelby Street. Row 5: Chelsea Law, Michelle Gorrell. Row6: Jessica Bishop, Whitney Marley,Trang Munda, Olivia Vipperman, Stephanie Matthews
RCC nursing students receive caps and pins The 20 graduating associate degree nursing students at Rockingham Community College held their capping and pinning ceremony May 8 at 6 p.m. in the RCC auditorium. It is a special ceremony for those entering the nursing field. Each year during the ceremony, individuals are chosen to receive special awards. This year, Mysti McDaniel was selected to receive the Faculty Award, given to the student who most demonstrates positive leadership qualities, initiative, care in the clinical setting, and pronounced improvement in his/her academic performance and grade-point average. Britany Duncan was selected by her classmates to receive the
Peer award, which is given to the student(s) who is seen as a student role model and who represents the kind of graduate nurse his/her peers would choose should they need nursing care. Candidates of the 2014 Associate Degree Nursing Class are: Christal Bennett, Jessica Bishop, Mindy Curtis, Britany Duncan, Shannon Edwards, Michelle Gorrell, Debbie Irwin, Taylor James, Quandra Kock, Emily Land, Chelsea Law, Whitney Marley, Stephanie Matthews, Mysti McDaniel, Trang Munda, Shelby Street, Amy Thacker, Tracey Tucker, Olivia Vipperman, Jessica Walls.
Pinning ceremony held for respiratory therapy students WENtTWORTH – On May 1, graduating respiratory therapy students at Rockingham Community College were honored with a pinning ceremony attended by their friends and family, along with faculty, staff, and college administration. During the ceremony, guest speaker, Tina Frazier, respiratory instructor, told the graduating class, “Stay active in your career, this is only the beginning of all that you can accomplish in respiratory therapy.” Graduates are Marly Adams, Hamida Al-hassan, Pamela Barker, Larissa Cannon, Lois Corum Watson, Chasity Honaker, Chelsea McCollum, Tonya Millner, Belinda Pike, Brittney Rhodes, Jessica Roland, Carrie Wilson Smallwood, Jettie Smith, Kim Smith, LaToya Valentine, Teresa Walker, and Ronnie Wofford.
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County School Features McMichael High Student Headed to Summer Ventures
ACC Scholarship Winners 2014: (Pictured Left to Right) Anna Waddell - McMichael High, Eli Vestal - Morehead High, Ms. Bobbie Wilson - Tri-City Automotive Group, Aimie Baumann - Rockingham Early College High, Logan Smith Rockingham County High, Forest Gamble - Reidsville High Tracy Blackard with Western Rockingham Middle Principal Duane Hensley
DMHS ACC Champs: McMichael High Overall 2014 ACC Champions
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College High were honored at a banquet on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Morehead High School. Nancy Towler, RCS' Director of AIG/Instructional Services, welcomed the students, parents, school board members, volunteers and school personnel. Laura Rodgers, RCS High School AIG specialist, introduced team coordinators who introduced the team coaches. Coaches then presented the team awards. Bill Stahura is the coordinator for the Morehead High team working in conjunction with Jodi Troxler, the coach. McMichael High's leadership consists of Vicky Wall, the coordinator, and Shannon Terrell as the coach. Tamra Wells is the coordinator at Reidsville High and Barbara Smith is the coach. Troy Marquardt is the coordinator at Rockingham County High and Jason Turner is the coach. Rockingham Early College High's Coordinator is Kyle Hunter and Valencia Abbott is the coach. Congratulations Subject Area Winners: Math: McMichael High English: Reidsville High Social Studies: Rockingham County High Science: McMichael High All-Round: McMichael High Each team and/or coach selected two team members who have made major contributions to the team. These eight students comprise the “All ACC” team. Those chosen for this honor were: McMichael High: Daniel Jeffries & Heaven Griffin Morehead High: Sierra Jones &
Jacob Mullins Reidsville High: Forest Gamble & Megan Blackwell Rockingham County High: Cheyenne Dolbear & Logan Smith Rockingham Early College High: Aimie Baumann & Orlando Castellanos Dr. Rodney Shotwell, RCS Superintendent, presented the trophy to the overall 2013-2014 RCS ACC Champions, McMichael High. In addition to sponsoring the banquet, Sam Coates and TriCity Automotive also gave four scholarships to ACC team members. All team seniors are eligible to apply. One student from each high school receives a scholarship with the student from the winning school receiving $1,000 and the other three receiving $500 each. Ms. Bobbie Wilson from Tri-City presented the scholarship awards. Scholarship Winners: Anna Waddell - McMichael High Eli Vestal - Morehead High Aimie Baumann - Rockingham Early College High Logan Smith - Rockingham County High Forest Gamble - Reidsville High Charles Perkins, RCS Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, delivered the closing remarks. ACC is an extra-curricular activity that provides an arena for the application of knowledge. Its aim is to promote academic excellence and integrity through friendly competition and mutual respect. Thank you to TRI-CITY Automotive for their continued support and sponsorship!
Western Rockingham Middle Teacher Named RCS Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Teacher of the Year Congratulations to Western Rockingham Middle School (WRMS) sixth grade teacher Tracy Blackard for being named Rockingham County Schools 2014 Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Teacher of the Year. The statewide recognition through the NC Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) is sponsored by the NC Dept. of Public Instruction. This award alternates each year between acknowledging a secondary math teacher and an elementary math teacher. The NCCTM is the professional organization in North Carolina of all persons responsible for the teaching of mathematics. Its membership includes teachers from all levels, kindergarten - graduate school, and other professionals who work with curriculum and materials for the teaching of mathematics. As Rockingham County’s Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Teacher, Blackard will receive a one year's membership in the NCCTM, a personalized award, recognition at the State Conference in Greensboro, In addition, her name will appear in the Fall 2014 issue of the NCCTM journal, the Centroid, and on NCCTM’s website. Congratulations are in order for the other teachers nominated this year: Amy Cuthbertson - McMichael Holly Hedgecock - Rockingham County High Elizabeth Leach - Holmes Middle Rob Seltzer - Rockingham Early College High Jodi Troxler - Morehead High Cynthia Warner - Rockingham County Middle
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McMichael High Holds History Fair Approximately 350 McMichael High (DMHS) students walked the path of history in a History Fair on May 9. During the History Fair, the DMHS History Club partnered with the Museum and Archives of Rockingham County (MARC) to host Joseph McGill and The Slave Dwelling Project. McGill started the project in 2010 not only to raise awareness, but to encourage property owners with existing slave cabins to restore and/or maintain them. Additionally, the fair hosted display booths and interactive sessions prepared by the Madison Historic Districts and Properties Commission, author Charles Rodenbough, Rockingham County Historian Bob Carter, the “Madison Colored School” Restoration Group and other local historians. The history students participated in a series of activities as part of the project. The students attending the fair were invited to join The Slave Dwelling Project and the DMHS History Club members that evening at the Old McCollum Farm, in Madison. Joseph McGill and Bob Carter shared a presentation and demonstration on the history of not only the farm, but the project itself and the reasons behind it.
The Special Adult Dance Prom Night The Special Adult Dance, sponsored by The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc., held its first annual prom night on May 7, 2014 on the campus of Rockingham Community College, Whitcomb Student Center. Jacob Baker and Kimberly Priddy of Stoneville, NC, pictured, were chosen 2014 king and queen of the event. Judges Steven Searcy of Madison, NC, Missy Martin, Aundria Mitcheu
The Williamsburg Wiggling Wildcats movement team is a brand new extra-curricular activity this year at Williamsburg Elementary. It is a dance and movement team comprised of kindergarten through second grade students. This year, 94 students participated in the first performance. The team practiced every Friday after school for 45 minutes. The Wiggling Wildcat motto is “Try Your Best and Forget the Rest!” and they brought that to the dance floor. Their performance proved that the Wiggling Wildcats all tried their best and worked very hard. Parents and friends were treated to an outside, evening performance on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Morehead High Student Wins DAR Essay Contest
New Vision Participates in GO FAR Race On April 26, students and staff at New Vision School participated in the Rockingham County GO FAR 5K Race. New Vision was coached by Emily Smith, school counselor, and Kim Meeks, teacher assistant.
On March 20, 2014, Kalyn Reid a senior at Morehead High was presented the Daughter of American Revolution (DAR) Medal and Award for her winning the local essay writing contest "How People Today Compare Christopher Columbus and George Washington". This was Reid's second time winning the award over the past three years. She was invited by the local DAR Chapter to read her essay publicly at the Eden Library as Mrs. Jean Harrington presented her the awards. Reid is an active member of Morehead High Army JROTC where she serves as a Company Commander and is an active member of the Rifle and Raider Teams. Additionally, she is a member of the National Honor Society. After graduation, Reid will join the United States Navy for 6 years as a Nuclear Specialist, receiving a $11,000 signing bonus and GI Bill Benefits up to $103,000.
Williamsburg Elementary March of Dimes Hat Day Williamsburg Elementary held a "Hat Day for the March of Dimes" fundraiser on April 23, 2014. Students and staff donated $1 for the opportunity to wear a hat at school. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to the March of Dimes.
Employees from the MillerCoors Eden Brewery participated in the 2014 Eden Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on May 1. The theme of the event was “Connecting Business Stars.” Employees provided general information about the Eden brewery, the brands the brewery produces and the beermaking process. Legal drinking age visitors were given the opportunity to try beer samples. Pictured above from left to right are MillerCoors employees Kay Gammon, Drew Lucas and Evan Echols.
Holmes Middle Students Help Clean Up on Earth Day On Earth Day, April 22, 6th grade students at Holmes Middle did their part to help keep the school clean. The students adorned in protective gloves went across the street to the soccer/marching band field, an area used by the community, to clean-up litter. They came back with a small mountain of debris and satisfaction of knowing they helped make the school and earth a cleaner place! and Rhonda Ashe of Eden, NC, observed those in attendence and chose a male and female who displayed the most spirit, most enthusiasm and best dressed of the evening. Kimberly's caregiver, Kathy Joyce stated, "This is Kimberly's first prom. She did not attend her high school prom. Her family
will be so excited that she was chosen". The evening was filled with lots of dancing, socialization and food. The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. works with and for people with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Would like to thank the residents of Eden for the generous contributions to the Letter Carriers Food Drive on May 10th. Your dontations will help many families in the community. Bless you, Coopoerative Christian Ministires
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Flags presented to Brian Center in Eden In April, a North Carolina State flag, which had flown over the Capitol bldg in Raleigh, was presented by Rep. Bert Jones to the Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation of Eden. On May 6, Rep. Bert Jones returned and presented to the Brian Center a U.S. Flag which had also been flown over the Capitol bldg, and had been purchased by the Thelma Sexton family and dedicated in her memory. Mrs. Sexton had been a resident there for several years. Mrs. Nellie Crews and the Thelma Sexton family would like to give a special thanks to Rep. Bert Jones for acquiring these 2 flags and presenting them to the Brian Center. Both flags were requested by Mrs. Nellie Crews, a resident at the Brian Center."
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The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation at its recent meeting to honor the life of former Rockingham County Commissioner Clarence Edward Tucker. The proclamation highlighted Tucker's life of service to the citizens of Rockingham County. Tucker family members accepted the proclamation from County Commissioners on May 5th, at the Rockingham County Governmental Center, in Wentworth.
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Coach Stadler awarded Naismith Coaches Award Rockingham County High Football Coach, Lin Stadler, received the Naismith Coaches Award for Rockingham County at the 2014 Rockingham County Schools Athletic Champions Banquet on May 22, 2014. This national award is named for the late Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball. The Naismith Coaches Award was created to honor a coach who represents sportsmanship, character, teamwork, service, integrity, honor and excellence. 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, Reidsville High football coach. Additional Rockingham County Schools Naismith Award recipients: 2010 - Greg Frey, former Morehead High wrestling coach, 2011 - Woody Wall, Rockingham County High School girl’s basketball coach, 2012 - Bob Bailey, McMichael High Athletic Director, 2013 - Marty Woods McMichael High volleyball coach. The Rockingham County 2014 Naismith Coaches Award is sponsored by the Naismith Legacy Group, Wilkerson Funeral Home, Tar Heel Machinery and Rockingham County Schools.
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Answering Service At The Mental Institute "Hello, and welcome to the mental health hotline. If you are obsessive-compulsive, press 1 repeatedly. If you are co-dependent, please ask someone to press 2 for you. If you have multiple personalities, press 3,4,5, and 6. If you are paranoid, we know who you are and what you want. Stay on the line so we can trace your call. If you are delusional, press 7 and your call will transferred to the mother ship. If you are schizophrenic, listen carefully and a small voice will tell you which number to press. If you are manic depressive, it doesn't matter which number you press, no one will answer. If you have a nervous disorder, please fidget with the hash key until someone comes on the line. If you are dyslexic, press 6969696969. If you have amnesia, press 8 and state your name, address, phone number, date of birth, social security number, and your mother's maiden name. If you have post-traumatic-stress disorder, slowly and carefully press 000. If you have bipolar disorder, please leave a message after the beep, or before the beep, or after the beep. Please wait for the beep. If you have short-term memory loss, press 9. If you have short term memory loss, press 9. If you have short term memory loss, press 9. If you have short term memory loss, press 9. If you have low self esteem, please hang up. All our operators are too busy to talk to you."
A Loan for Kermit A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from her nameplate that her name is Patricia Whack. "Miss Whack, I'd like to get a $30,000 loan to take a holiday." Patty looks at the frog in disbelief and asks his name. The frog says his name is Kermit Jagger, his dad is Mick Jagger, and that it's okay, he knows the bank manager. Patty explains that he will need to secure the loan with some collateral. The frog says, "Sure. I have this," and produces a tiny porcelain elephant, about an inch tall, bright pink and perfectly formed. Very confused, Patty explains that she'll have to consult with the bank manager and disappears into a back office. She finds the manager and says, "There's a frog called Kermit Jagger out there who claims to know you and wants to borrow $30,000, and he wants to use this as collateral." She holds up the tiny pink elephant. "I mean, what in the world is this?" (You're going to love this) (A masterpiece) (Wait for it) The bank manager looks back at her and says..."It's a knickknack, Patty Whack. Give the frog a loan. His old man's a Rolling Stone."
Candy Topper Four-year-old Mitch loved candy almost as much as his Mom did. He and Daddy had given her a beautiful heart-shaped box of chocolates for Valentine's Day. A few days later Mitch was eyeing it, wishing to have a piece of it. As he reached out to touch one of the big pieces, his Mother said to him, "If you touch it, then you have to eat it. Do you understand?" “Oh, yes," he said, nodding his head. Suddenly his little hand patted the tops of all the pieces of candy. "Now I can eat them all!"
Personal Thank You One year, a Mother decreed that she was no longer going to remind her children of their thank-you note duties. As a result, their Grandmother never received acknowledgments of the generous checks she had given for their birthdays. The next year things were different, however. "The children came over in person to thank me," the Grandmother told a friend triumphantly. "How wonderful!" the friend exclaimed. "What do you think caused the change in behavior?" "Oh, that's easy," the Grandmother replied. "This year I didn't sign the checks."
Witness To The Moon An old man was a witness in a burglary case. The defense lawyer asked Sam, "Did you see my client commit this burglary?" "Yes," said Sam, "I saw him plainly take the goods." The lawyer asks Sam again, "Sam, this happened at night. Are you sure you saw my client commit this crime?" "Yes," says Sam, "I saw him do it." Then the lawyer asks Sam, "Sam, listen, you are 80 years old and your eye sight is probably bad. Just how far can you see at night?" Sam says, "I can see the moon, how far is that?"
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A farmer and his wife had just woken up one morning to the crowing of their rooster. While still in bed, the farmer’s wife said, “Pa, you know our neighbor, Mr. Brown?” “Yes, Ma, I reckon I do,” replied the sleepy farmer. “Well, every morning, before he leaves the house for work, he gives his wife a big ol’ kiss. Why don’t you ever do that?” The farmer sighed and said, “Well, I reckon I could, but I just don’t know her very well.”
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n't even make eye contact." "Oh,"
Traveling down a remote country road one day, a motorist came to a stop in front of a giant puddle covering the entire road. He noticed a farmer leaning on a fence, contemplating the puddle. "Hey mister, do you think it's safe to cross?" he yelled. "Oh, I reckon so." The farmer replied. The man drove on into the puddle, where his car was immediately swallowed up. The puddle was so deep he had to escape through the window and swim back to the edge. When he climbed out he was furious with the farmer. "I thought you said it was safe to cross!" The farmer stood back and scratched his head. "Well, heck, it only came up chest-high on the ducks!"
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Slice Of The Will A man went to his lawyer and said, "I would like to make a will but I don't know exactly how to go about it." The lawyer said, "No problem, leave it all to me." Astonished, he replied, "well I knew you were going to take the biggest slice, but I'd like to leave a little to my children too!"
Keep Applying Little Suzie watched, fascinated, as her mother was putting cold cream on her face. "Why are you rubbing that cream on you face, Mommy?" she asked. "To stay pretty for Daddy," said her mother. A few minutes later, she began removing the cream with a tissue. "What's the matter Mommy," asked Suzie, "are you giving up?"
looked away. Finally he followed her into the kitchen and blurted out his invitation. To his amazement, she readily consented. He said, "Why have you been avoiding me all this time? You would-
wanted more coffee."
Partly Speaking A boy came home from school and told his mother he had been given a part in the school play. "Wonderful," said his mother, "what part is it?" The boy grinned, "I play the part of the husband!" The mother scowled and said, "go back and tell your teacher you want a speaking part."
Finding Her Place On her way back into the movie from the concession stand, Julie asked a man at the end of the row, "Pardon me, but did I step on your foot a few minutes ago?" Expecting an apology, the man said, "indeed you did." Julie nodded, and noted, "oh good. Then this is my row."
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Highlights from the Performing Arts category of the Senior Games
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2014 Rockingham County Senior Games wind down There were exactly 350 participants in this year’s Senior Games in Rockingham County. Participation included 102 New participants, 343 competing in various sports, and 157 in the arts This years games were organized by Jessica Camp and Ondrea Triggiani, Arts were organized by Carla Huffman and the Events Overseer was Cindy Baynes. There were 101 from Reidsville, Madison, Mayodan, Stoneville combined featured 120 competitors and Eden had 84. Other towns such as Wentworth, Ruffin, Greensboro, Kernersville, etc. included 45 participants all together. Most entered more than one event or category. All in all 529 people earned gold medals, 163 earned silver, and 92 earned bronze. This year’s winner of performing arts was Jennifer Lee Wyatt 5559 Best overall performing artist with a comedy routine.
At Home With Tony Rice on June 12th at Poole Festival On June 8th Tony Rice will celebrate his birthday and on June 12th Tony Rice will be in Eden, North Carolina to attend a celebration of his talents and contributions to the Bluegrass community. Piedmont Folk Legacies and Rockingham County have put together an evening of festive music and Carolina BBQ to show our appreciation for the musical icon, Tony Rice. What a great way to kickoff the Charlie Poole Music Festival weekend! Tony Rice’s musical genius ranges from acoustic music, straight ahead bluegrass, influential jazz and songwriter influenced bluegrass. Through the many genres Tony has mastered,
he has touched people over many walks of life and cultures. In the seventies, Tony made his name by playing with the Bluegrass Alliance in Kentucky and later with JD Crowe & the New South. The New South was already dubbed the most progressive Bluegrass band of the time – Rice played guitar and supplied vocals for the group. In 2013, Tony Rice was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and is still considered one of the top bluegrass artists of today. Tony Rice is loved for his talents and his ability to bring life and uniqueness to every note he plays. Tony, who plans to attend,
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though his recent health issues prevent him from playing, requested a live concert performance by Brandon Lee Adams – Tony Rice was featured on Brandon’s new hit single, “I Long for Seventeen”. For just $15 guests can arrive at 7:30 pm, bring their own lawn chair and enjoy the concert, but for $25 guests can arrive at 6:30 pm, enjoy the concert, seating will be provided and a BBQ dinner with all of the trimmings will be included. For more information and to purchase your tickets for “At Home with Tony Rice” contact Louise Price at (336) 623-1043 or visit the Charlie Poole Music Festival website www.charliepoole.com This project received support from the Rockingham County Arts Council, the NC Arts Council, an agency of the NC Department of Cultural
Resources, and the N a t i o n a l Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art, as well as the Rockingham County Tourism Board and the City of Eden. Piedmont Folk Legacies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the musical and cultural legacies of the Piedmont region and celebrating its influence on the development of American vernacular music, as exemplified by Charlie Poole.
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Sports Shorts Eden Parks and Recreation and Kiwanis Club FISHING DERBY WINNERS Back row: Bob Hauserman, Marcel Breedlove, Shelly Fuqua, Kylie Huffman, Jared Stadler, Gavin Christley, Cameron Craddock. Front row: Kendall Craddock, Gabriel Dubay, Noah Holly, Gage Christley.
Tennis! Get in the Game Tennis for Rockingham County Youth (age 6-12) is a volunteer-based organization that provides programs and events to promote and develop the growth of tennis in Rockingham County, NC. There are 47 tennis courts and over 6200 children in elementary schools in Rockingham County. During the summer in 2014, there will be youth tennis activities across the county... a Tennis Family Festival at Farris Memorial Park in Mayodan, USTA Tennis Play Days at Lewis Tennis Courts in Madison, tennis clinics in summer camps in Eden and Reidsville, and volunteer coaches training. Get the game Rockingham County! The Family Tennis Festival was held on May 17 at Farris Memorial Park in Mayodan. Led by Caroline Downs, Junior and College League Coordinator, USTA NC, and Rockingham County volunteers, this was designed to get kids active and excited about tennis. Experienced volunteers helped players, age 6-12 and their family members start playing tennis quickly. There were be a variety of activities including an obstacle course, tennis bowling, "Buckethead", and tennis drills - volleys and relay on a mini-court. Upcoming events planned: • USTA Play Days at Carlyle Lewis tennis courts, Madison USTA Play Days are Monday June 23, from 6-8pm and Sunday, June 29, from 4-6pm. Play Days are designed to introduce players age 6-12 to competition in a fun, low-pressure setting where the emphasis is on participation and effort, not wins and losses. Play Days typically last two to three hours, and allow kids to play multiple matches in a non-elimination set-
ting—all with the goal of enhancing skills and making friends in a fun, social atmosphere. There is no fee for these Play Day events. • USTA Kids Tennis Clubs Kids Tennis Clubs will hold weekly tennis clinics in four area summer camps - MMRC, Eden and Reidsville Family Y Summer Fun, and the Boys and Girls Club of Eden. The end-of-summer event on Saturday August 9 will be a one day 10 and Under USTA Tennis Tournament at Eden Family YMCA. Although USTA membership is free to players 10 and under, there will be an online registration fee for this event. We need volunteers to help teach Rockingham County children to play tennis. Will you help? On Monday June 9 from 3:30-5:30pm, Andrew Waldrop, Community Training and Training Coordinator for USTA NC, will conduct a youth coach tennis training workshop on the courts at the Eden Family Y. This two-hour workshop is free and ages 13 to adult are welcome to attend. The only requirement is a willingness to volunteer time this summer to help children learn to play this sport of a lifetime. No tennis experience is necessary. Equipment is provided. LIKE our facebook page to stay up to date with youth tennis programs in Rockingham County www.facebook.com/RCy outhtennis LISTEN to Rockingham County Radio Community Accents show on Wednesday, May 15 from 8:30 -9:00 am and rebroadcast at 6:30pm to hear a conversation with me and Thad Shermer about tennis for Rockingham County youth.
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Eden Parks & Recreation Department Season and Playoff Champs Undefeated at 19-0 Kneeling L to R - Jordan Wood and Kimberly Young. Standing L to R - Robert Wood, Brandon Fisher, Reggie Manuel, Hal Young and David Myers.
3rd Annual 2 Rivers Soccer Camp A soccer camp for boys and Girls ages 5-18 will again be featured and held at Morehead High School soccer practice field (across from Holmes Middle School). According to the Camp Philosophy: Soccer is a complete team sport. This dynamic soccer camp is tailored to the individual players to challenge them and help them improve their skills in a fun, activity-based environment. Our training environment is designed to develop technical soccer skills and tactical awareness in an atmosphere that promotes creativity, intensity and fun. Our goal is to instill skills and techniques that players can take back home and are able to improve their play through individual practice. The camp will be exciting, challenging and fun for all; based on age-appropriate training and quality instruction. The students (campers) are supervised at all times during camp. We realize that you are entrusting us with the care of your child and we take that responsibility very seriously. Each camper will be covered by insurance. Parents are welcome to
observe any portion of training they would like. We ask that you stay off the playing area, but there is plenty of space around the field, as well as in the bleachers. There will be sports drinks for $1.00. If your child wishes to bring a snack or drink, they may do so. This years event will take place on June 10-13, 2013 from 7:30am early drop-off to 11:30pm late pick-up at Morehead High School soccer practice field (across from Holmes Middle School). Cost: Early registration is $50 for the week & deadline is June 31. $65 for walk-ups. Team/ Group Discount: A team/group discount of $10 per player is available for groups of 6 or more. Sibling Discount: A $10 per sibling discount is available. (2 siblings attend=$20 off) Refund Policy: Refunds will be made in event of cancellation up to one week prior to camp. Emergency withdrawals within one-week of camp will be considered on a case-by-case basis. An administrative fee of $15 will be retained in event of refund. ALL CAMPERS RECEIVE * Camp T-shirt
* Camp certificate * Individual attention * Age appropriate Training CAMPER CHECKLIST In order to assist in your preparation for camp, we have listed the following items: 1. Camp registration 2. Release indemnification and hold harmless agreement form 3. Camp tuition receipt (in case of discrepancy) 4. Soccer shoes 5. Shin guards 6. Soccer apparel For more information please contact: Please contact: Coach Daniel Villa 910.308.0859 dvilla@rock.k12.nc.us DISCLAIMER 2Rivers Soccer Camp does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, national or ethnic origin, religious denomination or disabilities for otherwise qualified persons in the administration of its admission, educational policies, athletic, employment or any other high school sponsored or advertised programs. (2Rivers Soccer Camp is not responsible for any items lost or stolen)
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Well, another Keystone Cops for the Arts event has come and gone, and everyone that volunteered and/or participated in the event seemed to have a great time! Amidst all the fun, we were also able to raise a lot of money for our Rockingham County Schools Arts Programs. In the past two years, Keystone Cops for the Arts has raised over $40,000 to donate to these programs! (Exact total raised this year will be made available once final tally is in.) In 2013, Sheriff Sam Page and his team at the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office paired with Keystone Foods in Reidsville, N.C. to form the event. They decided to donate the proceeds from the event to the schools’ Arts Programs because Sheriff Page and Keystone Foods General Manager Tom Harris were in their school’s band together growing up and both said it made such an impact in their lives. The fundraiser was so successful; they decided to make it an annual event. This year, hundreds turned out on Saturday May 10th for the event. In addition to the 10, 30 and 60 mile bike rides and the 5K Fun Run/Walk, this year “Kevin’s Playland” was added to the event. Kids of all ages enjoyed playing in Bouncy Houses, climbing the National Guard’s Rock Wall, face painting and temporary tattoos, blowing bubbles and our coloring station. Food was provided by the Squealing Pig from Stoneville, N.C. and the Morehead High School Booster’s Club.
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For the fun of it Guess Your Weight A husband stepped on one of those scales that tell you your fortune and weight, and dropped in a coin. "Listen to this," he said to his wife, showing her a small, white card. "It says I’m energetic, bright, resourceful and a great lover." "Yeah," his wife nodded, "and it has your weight wrong, too."
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The City of Eden has been in the news recently because we have followed a new but growing trend of hiring a health coach to improve employee health and lower insurance costs. Before the city’s last Employee Health Fair, Emily Juengel arrived to start getting acquainted with the city and get an idea of where the employees were in relation to health. Sixty-one City of Eden employees have severe or chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or asthma and 112 employees are at risk of such conditions. Emily will focus on addressing these issues, ensuring that each member affected will have the knowledge to manage and control their conditions. Emily is originally from Southwest Virginia, but lives with her family in Greensboro.
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She graduated from Appalachian State University with a BS in Health Promotion and a minor in Foods and Nutrition. She is also a Certified Health Education Specialist. She has been working for the past seven years in various areas of Pennsylvania and Florida and recently in Reidsville, gaining experience working with company employees and helping them strive for healthier lifestyles. She comes to us now through Healthgram in Charlotte, our insurance provider. During the health fair, Emily assisted with health screenings and then had her own booth so that she would have a chance to meet many of the employees and get familiar with them. Currently, Emily is meeting with all employees one-on-one to get to know them a little better and discuss their results from the health screenings. Her main goal is to build a comfort level with each employee and get them excited about changing their lifestyle if they need to. She knows that this will take time, but she wants them to realize that when they come to her, she will not be passing judgment. So far she has found everyone nice and receptive to her presence. After talking to some of the employees that have met with her, they also have shared positive feedback. They all say that she is knowledgeable and they are ready to follow some of the steps that she has laid out for them. Hopefully this trend will
continue as the rest of the employees meet her. Once she finishes the initial meetings, she will begin some further plans to help the employees as a whole. One of her first ideas is an Eat Right for Life Challenge that consists of a sixweek wellness program which will show employees the correct way to eat the right protein, veggies, fats, carbs and more. As part of the challenge, employees will be encouraged to form teams and see which team can lose the greatest amount of body weight by a percentage of the whole team’s weight. Teams must establish a team leader and come up with a fun team name. Also on her agenda are cooking demos, seminars tailored to each department, revamping the vending machines, establishing morning stretching routines, and creating a smoke-free workplace throughout each work area, not just the buildings. As she builds rapport with each employee, our hope is that they will each realize simple ways that they can make changes to their lifestyle that can be continued for years to come and assist in establishing a more healthy life. This has to be the first step in realizing a long, productive and happy life. We are excited to welcome Emily to the City of Eden team and look forward to improving our health for the better with her help.
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TGRC’s Musical ‘Peter Pan’ will send actors flying this June
Peter Pan (Maria Reginaldi on left), Tiger Lily (Darby Anthony) and the Lost Boys rehearse a scene at Reidsville High School. This month Rockingham ‘flying’ crew. We have also hired County audiences will witness a professional stunt team to make something that fans of the all the physical movement and Theatre Guild have not seen in 15 fight sequences look amazing.” years -- actors flying high above A little more down-to-earth the stage of Reidsville High are the fast-paced dance numbers School auditorium as the classic as staged by choreographer musical “Peter Pan” presents six Lauren Trollinger, a veteran of performances with all the danc- the 1998 production when she ing, swordplay, tuneful songs— played Tiger Lily. and yes actual flying—that have “Tiger Lily hands down was made this Broadway hit a true my favorite role, and I feel excitcrowd pleaser since stage legend ed now as the choreographer that Mary Martin first performed it I get to experience all the roles as exactly sixty years ago. I teach the dances to the actors,” “The Theatre Guild of says Trollinger, who has been Rockingham County (TGRC) is dancing since age nine and celebrating its 25th anniversary worked professionally in New season and we wanted to end this York after earning her BFA in momentous season with the dance performance and choreogbiggest and most expensive show raphy from UNCG. we have done,” says play director “Choreographing a show like this Rose Cutuli Wray, who also is a blast to do so it never feels serves as TGRC’s Artistic like work, but translating all of Director. “It’s a show that is not the movement to such a large cast often produced due to the huge and making sure everyone is budget it requires. We also want- comfortable is a true labor of ed to do Peter Pan this anniver- love.” sary season in memory of the late Among the talented cast is Gene Saunders, one of TGRC’s Maria Reginaldi, taking the role founders who portrayed Captain of Peter Pan, a part traditionally Hook in the 1998 production I portrayed by actresses. The 17directed.” year-old not only acts and Based on J.M. Barrie's clas- dances, but has an amazing vocal sic tale and featuring an unforget- range that is required for the role. table score with familiar songs Her stage experience includes like “I'm Flying,” “I've Gotta Dorothy in CTG’s “The Wizard Crow,” and “I Won't Grow Up,” of Oz,” Cinderella in Open Space the musical tells the story of Peter Café’s “Into the Woods,” and Pan and his mischievous fairy Eponine in Arts Alive’s producsidekick, Tinkerbell, who visit tion of “Les Miserables.” Maria’s the nursery of the Darling chil- goal is for a musical career on dren late one night and with a Broadway after college, but right sprinkle of pixie dust begin a now she is excited to make her magical journey to Neverland debut with TGRC. “where nobody ever grows up.” “I cannot wait to fly!” she While flying actors is one of says. “Luckily I am not afraid of the star attractions of this family heights. I am so excited to belt entertainment, there is plenty my lungs out singing while more to keep audiences spell- simultaneously flying in the air bound: a band of villainous but hilariously inept pirates led by the notorious Captain Hook; a ticking crocodile whose approach strikes childlike fear in Hook; Tiger Lily and her beautiful, dancing Indian tribe; and of course Peter and Wendy who must look after the Lost Boys of Neverland. Rose Cutuli Wray and her production team have spared no expense to make this production of “Peter Pan” colorful and exciting with a cast of more than 60 people. When Peter Pan first flies through the Darling home’s window, you may think you’re watching a 3D flick at the local movie theatre. “You’ll see flying like never before,” says Wray. “We have flown one or two people in the past, but now we fly six actors. It’s all very safe with Hall Associates Flying Effects from Illinois coming in to train our
trying to look as graceful as I can. But my favorite part has most definitely been the people I’ve met and the friends I’ve made. Peter Pan has been my dream role for years, and receiving this opportunity has been a blessing to me and my family.” Where Maria Reginaldi as Peter Pan is our hero, on the other end is Captain Hook, played by actor Noah Daulton who last season played Rooster in “Annie.” “The most challenging part of doing this show for me has been finding the balance between comedic Hook and terrifying villain Hook,” says Daulton, who has a BFA in theatre from UNCG. “One version of Hook dances around and makes a fool of himself, and the other delights in planning to murder the Lost Boys. It's a hard balance. Finding that balance is also the fun part.”
Joseph Irving, the only current cast member to have performed in the ’98 production, this time acts the part of Smee, Hook’s comic sidekick. “Last time I played a Lost Boy for the good guys, and now a pirate for the bad guys,” he says. “Folks do find Smee lovable. Everyone remembers him from the Disney cartoon version. But he has a certain panache that enables me to add various character elements
such as clowning and slapstick.” Retired Rockingham Co. High School choral director Beverly Burke handles the duties of music director, and RCHS drama instructor Pete Barr is technical director/set designer. Performances are at Reidsville High School June 1315; and June 20-22. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.tgrc-nc.com.
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From The Desks of City Hall Eden: Bark for a Park through June 7 By Sheralene Thompson, City Clerk
On May 7, Parks & Recreation Director Johnny Farmer nominated the City of for Eden PetSafe’s Bark for Your Park contest. PetSafe developed and the launched contest in 2011 to help cities make their dog park dreams into realities. PetSafe first chooses 15 five finalists, small, medium and large cities. winner The receives a grand of prize $100,000 and four runners up receive $25,000 each, all to be used to fund a dog
park. Popular vote determines the winners. Dog parks are becoming more popular all over the United States. These parks provide a place where citizens can take their dogs and allow them to run freely unleashed and socialize with other dogs. According to the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, dog parks allow dogs to get adequate physical and mental exercise which lessens destructive and annoying behaviors therefore benefiting society as a whole. PetSafe, a producer of the most popular and innovative products in pet training, containment, safety and lifestyle, recognizes that over 46 million households in the U.S. have dogs. Dog parks provide the venue and opportunity for dogs to get the vital exercise and socialization they need. These two major factors also help to reduce behavior issues.
Citizens also get a chance to meet other dog owners, trainers and pet professionals at dog parks and can exchange information and resources that can help encourage responsible dog ownership. Eden is off to a great start as Recreation & Parks the Department and American Legion Post 254 have been working for over a year on a dog park for Freedom Park. There is already a preliminary design and space designated. Nadia’s Haven of Hope Foundation is also working with the city to help make the Bark Park at Freedom Park a reality. According to PetSafe, the contest is all about finding deserving communities that support allocating green space while investing energy in improving the quality of life of its community and its visitors, while encouraging responsible pet ownership. A dog park can increase pet adoptions
as well as reduce the number of pets euthanized due to behavior problems. Would you like to see the City of Eden win? Then visit PetSafe at www.petsafe.net or PetSafe’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PetSafeBrand every day through June 7. You may submit one vote per person per day on Facebook and Petsafe.net. Mayor Wayne Tuggle encourages each citizen to get involved and vote for their dog park. If Eden wins the grand prize or a runner-up prize, Mayor Tuggle has vowed to come to Freedom Park dressed in complete doggy attire and sing “Hound Dog” during groundbreaking. PetSafe will announce the 15 finalist cities on June 13. Voting will end on July 31 and PetSafe will announce the winners on Aug. 7.
residents to participate in their classes on a regular basis. “The 2013 Get Fit Eden program was a tremendous success,” stated Eden Mayor Wayne Tuggle. “The City and Chamber won an award for the progam, but more importantly, more than 400 people participated and improved their health.” Eden Chamber of Commerce President Jean Ann Wood commented on the way the Eden community responded to the event last year. “We know Get Fit Eden inspired active lifestyles for many residents last summer,” she stated. “We hope to build on
our success by encouraging everyone to be active this summer. The summer is a busy time for everyone. I encourage you to give yourself just one and one half hours each week for physical activity.” The Get Fit Eden program has spawned the Get Fit Rockingham Program and has been recognized throughout the Triad. In 2014, the City of Eden and Eden Chamber of Commerce won Healthy Places NC awards from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust as a result of this initiative.
Second Annual Get Fit Eden Program The City of Eden and Eden Chamber of Commerce are partnering for the Second Annual Get Fit Eden Program to help improve physical activity and the health of Eden residents. The kick-off will take place during the May 20, 2014 Eden City Council meeting. The actual program starts on June 1st and continues until the end of August with residents being encouraged to exercise at least three times per week. At the beginning of the program, participants will receive a Get Fit Eden T-shirt, while sup-
plies last. Those who successfully complete the program will earn a Stay Fit Eden T-shirt, again while supplies last. Both the City and Chamber of Commerce want to thank Gildan Activewear for their generous T-shirt donations for the 2013 and 2014 programs. Those completing the program will also be eligible for a Grand Prize drawing that will take place at the 2014 Eden RiverFest on Saturday September 20, 2014. You may register for the program at the Eden Parks and Recreation Department at Eden City Hall 308 E. Stadium
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Although school crime may not be occurring in far greater numbers than in the past, the types of incidents which are taking place on school property may be more severe than in the past and they do have a negative impact on the education of our elementary school students. On any given school day there are well over 1,600 students in our elementary schools here in Eden; they deserve a safe and secure environment so they can learn and grow into productive, responsible adults. In an effort to address these needs, the Rockingham County School system recently applied for and received a grant to fund School Resource Officers (SROs) in
Rockingham County. With these grant funds, the Eden Police Department is able to place one SRO in our four elementary schools, enabling the schools to have a safer environment. With an SRO on hand, we can quickly and safely deal with any crime problems, gangs and drug activities affecting or occurring in or around our elementary schools. We can develop a rapport with the students, facilitating crime prevention programs and awareness along with teaching students about conflict resolution, crime awareness and other aspects of law and justice. The Eden Police Department is pleased to announce that this position has been given to Officer Jim Robertson, a 17-year-veteran of our department.
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The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), home to McGruff the Crime Dog®, and AlertID, the family and neighborhood safety network, are working together to focus on public safety for older Americans. NCPC and AlertID are using this year’s Older Americans Month theme — Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow to spotlight the need for seniors, their family members, and community residents to be vigilant in protecting senior citizens from a wide range of crimes. With America’s growing elderly population, an overwhelming number of cases of abuse, neglect, and physical or financial exploitation go undetected and untreated each year, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA). Resources to prevent crimes against seniors are very important to law enforcement and other NCPC constituents in the field. To this end, NCPC has created several resources to help increase senior safety and prevention efforts including publications, PSAs, toolkits, and an ondemand virtual conference accessible at www.ncpc.org. “We hear the horror stories of seniors losing their homes, their lives’ savings, living without food, or being locked in their homes, alone, without heat,” said Ann M. Harkins, NCPC President and CEO. “Making sure older Americans are safe isn’t only a family, caregiver, or a law enforcement responsibility. It is a community responsibility.” Elder abuse and financial exploitation crimes have devastating consequences for older Americans, having a negative impact on their health, their emotional well-being and vitality, and often their independence and ability to live alone. In addition, these crimes and their consequences can sever key social connections with family, friends, neighbors, their churches, or civic groups. The signs of physical abuse or financial exploitation can be difficult to detect because of natural aging processes, such as the ability to bruise more easily or the onset of dementia — another devastating safety problem for millions of older Americans and their loved ones. It is estimated that 60 to70 percent of affected seniors will wander from safety each year and often do not have the ability to recall relevant contact information. AlertID provides a free national program (online and mobile app) for families to protect the more than 5 million
Americans who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. My Family Wallet™, the sophisticated, yet easy-to-use portion of the AlertID app allows members to store photo and other information about their loved ones. It then allows members to share this information with law enforcement and other family members immediately in the event that a senior citizen goes missing, helping to raise immediate awareness of the missing and to reunite them with their families quickly. For AlertID’s Founder, Keli Wilson, it is about the importance of safety and prevention when it comes to helping older Americans be safe. “AlertID is a powerful tool that offers families and law enforcement a solution to a difficult problem. Our goal is to help protect families and neighborhoods every day so we can achieve a healthier tomorrow.” The free program offers crime and sex offender alerts, neighborhood discussions and much more, in addition to other important public safety alerts and prevention tips online, via email and on smartphones. For prevention tips and resource information on senior safety from the National Crime Prevention Council, please visit http://www.ncpc.org/topics/crim e-against-seniors. For information on the AlertID app and its related programs, please visit http://alertid.com. For additional safety and prevention tips developed in conjunction with NCPC to help protect the elderly, please v i s i t http://www.alertid.com/search/cr imes-against-elderly.asp. - About the National Crime Prevention Council The National Crime Prevention Council is the nonprofit leader in crime prevention. For more than 30 years, our symbol of safety, McGruff the Crime Dog®, has delivered easyto-use crime prevention tips that protect what matters most—you, your family, and your community. Since 1982, NCPC has continuously provided the American public with comprehensive educational materials, training programs, and effective crime prevention messaging, delivered in large part through its vast network of more than 4,600 state and local law enforcement agencies, crime prevention associations, community groups, foundations, and corporate partners. For more information on how NCPC can be a public safety expert for you or how to “Take A Bite Out Of Crime®,” connect with NCPC on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. - About AlertID, Inc. AlertID is your family neighborhood safety network. AlertID offers safety and crime alerts for hundreds of cities in the US and all of England. AlertID has more than one million members in 85% of US zip codes and
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Help us brand North Carolina Help us brand North Carolina. The N.C. Department of Commerce invites North Carolinians to share ideas and creative expressions demonstrating what North Carolina means to them as the department develops a new brand for marketing the state. The Brand North Carolina Project is being conducted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise (KIPE) and sponsored by the Department of Commerce. “The state’s need for one overarching brand was identified by the North Carolina Economic Development Board” said NC Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker, referring to the strategic jobs plan the board recently released. “The best branding programs are grounded in the reality of a product, or a place. Who better to ask what North Carolina stands for than the people who live and work here?” The project underway at KIPE will compile basic research findings, core concepts, and examples of creative expression for the statewide brand. This bank of creative ideas and knowledge will serve as a source of insights for further brand devel-
opment work. “We are pleased that Secretary Decker asked the University to assist with the state branding program,” said University of North Carolina President Tom Ross. “With leadership from UNC-Chapel Hill and the active participation of students on our 17 campuses and people all across our state, we can help define our state’s future image. In many ways, our students are North Carolina’s future, so we are delighted they were able to participate in this important effort.” At the heart of The Brand North Carolina Project are two contests designed to engage people across the state in the effort to define a brand for North Carolina. First is a creative expression contest open to all North Carolinians capturing "What NC Means to You". The contest seeks submissions that answer this question using any type of creative expression including but not limited to photography, poetry, song, dance, prose, video, art, or sculpture. For example, participants can submit a photograph or create a dance that represents to them the values, culture, and
community of North Carolina. The second contest is a “case competition” to make the business case for the brand. Using a tool familiar to MBA programs and other business students, student teams will tackle the marketing issues around the brand and compete with teams from across the state to recommend brand positioning, the unique and credible benefits that should be featured, and other factors common in brand development programs. Another way to participate is an opinion survey identifying the core values North Carolinians deem most important. In brand development, defining core values is often a step taken to ensure branding messages accurately reflect the characteristics of the entity being branded. The KIPE team will compile the survey data and conduct some market research as well, in an effort to understand current perceptions of North Carolina. Finally, KIPE is recruiting volunteer Brand Ambassadors across the state to help spread the word about the project to friends, colleagues, networks, and communities. People are encouraged to go to www.survey
monkey.com/s/NCBrandAmbass adors to register as a possible Brand Ambassador volunteer. The Department of Commerce is currently seeking a professional marketing or advertising firm to develop final creative materials for the new brand, in collaboration with the KIPE team and other stakeholders. Further information about the Request for Proposals process can be found online at https://www.ips.state.nc.us/ips/A GENCY/PDF/10153100.pdf More information about The Brand North Carolina Project can be found online at www.brand-
nc.org.v Online resources for each component of the project: • www.brandnc.org (main project website) • www.brandnc.org/contests/what-nc-stands-for-contest/ (creative expression contest) • www.brandnc.org/contests/branding-business-case-competition/ (business school case competition • ww.surveymonkey.com/s/NC_Core _Values (opinion survey on core values) • www.surveymonkey.com/s/NC BrandAmbassadors (apply to become a Brand Ambassador for the project
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Reasons to smile I found a book this weekend. The title was 14,000 Reasons to Smile, I smiled just picking it up. Inside was just one giant list of things to smile about from sunsets to babies. I flipped through page after page and yes I have to agree I smiled and a few times even laughed. I decided to make my own list, it will not be 14,000 items long but I want charge you the $12.95 either. Babies, a good run, a song that makes you move, a song that makes me cry( I smile when it’s over), friends that call when you need them and they don’t know you need them, rain at night, the beach, grape kool-aid, a fresh cut lawn, my wife, high school friends that still remember when, college friends that forget, parties for little kids, baby showers, weddings, swimming pools, cats, sunrises over the water, birthday parties for friends, margaritas, Kings Inn pizza, hush puppies, ice cream from Painter’s at North Myrtle Beach( especially the peach), Christmas, my kids, deep fried turkeys, grilled hotdogs,
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RCS Students Participate in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Field Day On May 7, 2014, a group of deaf and hard of hearing students across Rockingham County attended the Deaf and Hard of hearing Field Day held at Wake Forest University in Winston Salem. This event brings deaf and hard of hearing students from surrounding counties together for a fun filled day of games, relays and other events. This event gives students the opportunity to see that there are many other stu-
dents that have hearing loss and wear hearing aids/cochlear implants. It also gives the deaf and hard of hearing students in Rockingham County the opportunity to spend some time together, since they are spread out across the county. Students that attended the event are as follows: Thomas Tucker (McMichael High), Tyler Wright (Morehead High), Preston Doss (Holmes Middle), Amarianna Scott and Kennon Casey (South End Elementary), Madelin Aguilar (Williamsburg Elementary) and Daniel Tucker (Draper Elementary). Interpreters and language facilitators also accompanied their student: Bonnie Boswell, Barbara Wilson and Janee Pridgen (interpreters), William McLawhorn and Echo Murdock (language facilitators), Janet Brooks (speech therapist) and Angie Harte (teacher of the deaf).
Hale deployed to Saudia Arabia Josh Hale is a Staff Sargent in the United States Air Force. He has been deployed in Saudia Arabia and away from his family since August 2013. This will be the first time that he will see his son, Krystian Hale, as a kindergarten student (he left right before the start of the school year). Krystian is a third generation student at Stoneville Elementary because his father and grandfather both attended Stoneville School during their educational careers. Stoneville Elementary honored this special occasion by asking Staff Sargent Hale to lead the Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade Students in the Pledge of Allegiance at their K-2 Field Day. This was a total surprise for Krystian because he did not know that his father will be home.
For the fun of it Teacher A Kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they were drawing. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's work. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, 'I'm drawing God.' The teacher paused and said, 'But no one knows what God looks like.' Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, 'They will in a minute.'
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2014 Home Savings Bank Invitational Coach Pitch/Darlings In mid-May the Eden Family YMCA hosted the annual Home Savings Bank Invitational for Coach Pitch (7-8 year old boys) and Darlings (7-8 year old girls). The tournament consisted of 13 boy’s teams from the Eden Family YMCA, Eden Recreation Department, Eden Boys/Girls Club, Bethany, and the Reidsville Recreation Department. The Darlings tournament consisted of 5 teams from the Eden Family YMCA, Bethany, and Reidsville. The Reidsville Recreation Mariners won a real nail biter against the Reidsville Recreation Angels 11-10 to win the championship. The Reidsville Angels finished in 2nd, the Reidsville Dodgers came in 3rd and the Reidsville Orioles came in 4th. The Eden YMCA Kiwanis Club was the Quarter-Final Consolation winner while the Eden YMCA Rotary Club finished 2nd, the Eden YMCA Russell’s Starters finished 3rd and the Eden Boys and Girls Club FOP finished 4th in the Quarter-Final Consolation Bracket. The Eden YMCA Rio Grande won the Consolation bracket while the Eden Rec. Rays finished 2nd, the Bethany Young Guns finished 3rd and the Eden YMCA Women’s Health Centre finished 4th in the Consolation bracket. In the Darlings, Bethany Ashley won the championship. The Reidsville Recreation Department finished 2nd, YMCA Dick’s Drive-In finished 3rd, YMCA First Citizen’s Bank fin-
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@Home With ADTS By Terrill Sandiford
It’s finally summer! I always loved summer as a child, growing up in Eden. Trips to the beach, lazy afternoons playing with friends, and even summer school one year. While that part may not have been so fun, it was definitely a learning experience that stayed with me – as I never returned to another summer school session, until college – and those summers were helping me earn credits so I could graduate earlier. Now, I have children of my own, and they love the summer time as well. Many of us probably don’t think about some of the dangers that can threaten people during the hot, summer months, especially our senior adults. Just as with extreme cold weather, heat brings its own set of challenges. If you live near a senior adult, check in on them from time to time, and make sure everything is ok. There is one place where you never have to worry about the well-being of our senior adults and adults with disabilities in Rockingham County – the LEAF Center. LEAF stands for “Life Enrichment and Friendship,” and that’s exactly what you’ll find when you enter the center, led by Patsy Dillard – lives being enriched and friendships being fostered. A division of Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County, The LEAF Center currently operates out of United In Christ Ministries in Eden. The center is licensed to serve a maximum of 54 people. Participants range from senior adults age 60+ and adults age 18 years and up who are living with a disability. The center offers individuals with diverse medical, mental and social needs through its Person-Centered-Assessment. Out of this assessment, a care plan is developed to help meet each individual’s unique needs. “It was a true blessing for us,” one caregiver shared. Her 92 year old mother has been attending the LEAF Center for almost two years. “I simply couldn’t say enough nice things about all the love and support they have provided to my mother, while also giving my husband and I the opportunity to do other things, such as running errands, taking care of the house and so much more, while knowing my mom is being cared for in a loving, nurturing environment,” she added. The center offers an array of services, including an RN on staff to assist Adult Day Health participants, a certified nurse aide to provide personal care when needed, age appropriate learning activities to enhance thought and reasoning, as well as to promote social skills. Participants also receive a nutritious lunch along with an afternoon snack and an exercise program conducted
daily to help strengthen the upper body and to enhance mobility. Interactive services such as singing, crafts, bell ensemble, drama and motivational speaking are also offered. Regular community outings are also part of the program. Trips to the movies, bowling, strawberry picking, shopping trips and more, in an effort to enrich the overall experience for each individual at the center. “We offer a safe, loving environment, where our participants feel at home. They form long lasting friendships. It’s a lot like a family,” center director Patsy Dillard shared. “Some people assume that we’re like a nursing home,” Dillard added. Simply put, it’s a program that offers caregivers an alternative to nursing home placement. Our goal is to help people who are elderly and people with disabilities to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, which is ultimately less costly than taxpayer funding of nursing home stays. In addition, it gives people the dignity of choice. And, The LEAF Center also provides services to caregivers as well. From monthly “Circle of Friends” support group meetings, “Lunch & Learn” educational programs, to the annual Caregiver Appreciation Banquet, Friends & Family Day and so much more. Patsy and her staff realize the caregivers need help and support as well. They may need information on available resources, or simply just someone to sit down with and talk. The LEAF Center operates Monday - Friday from 8:30 am4:30 pm and is located at 211 N. Oakland Avenue in Eden. Give them a call today at (336) 6231020. You can also email Patsy Dillard at pdillard@adtsrc.org. Please visit our website, www.adtsrc.org to learn more about everything Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County does to support senior adults and adults with disabilities and their families.
You can also reach us by phone at (336) 349-2343. And, remember to like us on Facebook. Until next month….keep aging well. Development/Fundraising @ADTS…I’d like to spend the last portion of this month’s column talking a little about support and what it means to Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County. There are so many ways an individual can support the organization. Many people write a check and send it in, and we are very thankful for that. Our Annual Fund relies on the generosity of people here in the county. And, one of the best parts of supporting ADTS – 100% of your tax-deductible gift stays in Rockingham County. There are also many other ways to give. One of the most popular ways is through a bequest – you designate our organization as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or other instrument. We need your support now more than ever, as federal and state support continues to be reduced. I would be more than happy to spend some time with you, helping you understand the giving options available, as well as helping you understand how your support helps our organization. From nutrition services, including Meals on Wheels and group nutrition sites throughout the county, in-home aide services to case management, companion care, transportation services and so much more, ADTS is visible throughout the county every day, helping senior adults and adults with disabilities to achieve optimum health and well-being, independence and participation in the community. Please visit our website, www.adtsrc.org to learn more about everything Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County does to support senior adults and adults with disabilities and their families. You can also reach us by phone at (336) 349-2343. And, remember to like us on Facebook. Until next month….keep aging well.
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Happy • Healthy • Life
Trust Funds New Playgrounds, Walking Tracks, Fitness Areas at 19 Rockingham County Schools
presented by Teri Lea Life is So Precious What Builds Legacies Life is so precious. And relationships are important. I become more aware of that every day. More personally so since my Dad, Melvin Carter, died last November. Dad built so many relationships in his life. Relationships of value and meaning. I wish I had taken even better lessons from him. Relationships and being of service are what build Legacies. My Dad definitely built his own Legacy. He was an amazing man on many levels. His Legacy is a Legacy of his love for God expressed through service to others. Thousands of people’s lives were touched through his life and ministry. When He died, People from all over contacted us about his influence on their lives... His outreach and his network of connection worldwide are an inspiration to me. Here are some things I learned from my Dad's life and the building of his Legacy: • Dad was willing to step out of his comfort zone. • He did not take life for granted. He knew that every moment counted. • He understood that where he was and the level of service he was achieving was a direct result of leaving his comfort zone and following God's leading regardless of what others thought. • He knew what it meant to take a truthful inventory of His life. • He took Action on Faith based on where he wanted to be and how he wanted to impact others. I asked him one time what was the reason behind his success and willingness to take action fearlessly, (even if occasionally cautiously). His answer: "Every day when I first wake up my prayer is: Father God. Help me to be of service to others through you today, Help me have the eyes to see those
who are in need and to see their needs. Help me to have the ears to hear what I need to hear from them and You so I know how to meet those needs in service. Help me have the words to speak that honor you and help to bring comfort, wisdom or joy. Help me have the hands to touch, to heal, and serve in a way that honors you. And help me have the heart to meet others where they are at, that is always true and open to Your leading." That is now my request of the Divine every morning, and to be of service using the gifts my God's given me. I now use these precious life lessons that my father has passed along to me to make my own legacy in this world by helping others to heal deeply and reconnect to themselves and others in ways they may have never even imagined possible before. It is from this place that I see so many lives transform everyday as they fully embrace their personal power. Your Joy is essential. Dad’s Legacy created so much joy for the people he connected and built relationships with. Lives are better because of him. Are you joyful? Really? Are you taking account of all of life lessonsright before your eyes? I am so grateful I too have been able to help so many people reconnect with their joy, to break their painful cycles of burnout, anger and powerlessness so that they too can touch others lives with joy. You Matter and You have Value. Build Your Personal Legacy. Be fully alive and In Touch In Life. Teresa Lea, BA NCLMBT # 1804 If you found this of value and want to find out more about Teresa Lea and her work, go to www.InTouchInLife.com or call 336-623-9138
Trust Investment Part of LongTerm Healthy Places NC Initiative The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust announced it will fund 19 elementary and middle schools in Rockingham County to improve recreational facilities for students and the general public as part of its Healthy Places NC work, a longterm Trust initiative announced last year to invest in rural, financially disadvantaged North Carolina counties. Rockingham County is one of four counties the Trust has invited to participate in Healthy Places NC. The capital funds will be used for different improvements at each school including gymnasium renovations, purchasing new playground equipment, creating indoor and outdoor fitness areas, and resurfacing tracks and walking paths. The schools are working with the community to make many of the recreational facilities open to the public after school hours. “Healthy Places means working with the local communities in these rural areas to find ways to improve people’s health long-term,” said Allen Smart, vice president of programs at the Trust. “Local stakeholders have told us their kids need more quality facilities and outdoor space to be physically active. Partnering with the local school district to invest in the schools that lack resources underscores what Healthy Places is all about.” All Rockingham County Schools will receive funding, which includes 15 elementary schools: Bethany, Central, Dillard, Douglass, Draper, Huntsville, Leaksville-Spray, Lincoln, Monroeton, Moss Street, New Vision, South End, Stoneville, Wentworth,
Williamsburg; and four middle schools: Holmes, Reidsville, Rockingham County and Western Rockingham. The Trust invested $14,000 to $35,000 per school. Schools receiving smaller grants will receive matching dollars from Rockingham County Schools for improvements. In each county, Healthy Places work and projects will be driven by the community’s concerns, as well as by where the Trust thinks there’s an opportunity for sustainable, long-term change. The Trust plans to invest $100 million in 10 to 15 rural, low-income counties over a 10year period. “The investment in Rockingham County’s local schools is a great example of the type of partnerships we hope to establish moving forward,” said Jehan Benton-Clark, senior program officer for the Trust who has been leading the Healthy Places work in Rockingham County. “The school system has worked hard to transform physical education in order to engage all children in fitness, and the Trust is excited to support their vision.” As part of its Healthy Places NC work, the Trust convened three meetings in Rockingham County in November to educate community members, health care providers and policymakers about Healthy Places and to find out what residents think is needed to make Rockingham a healthier place. In March, Rockingham County was spotlighted by the national County Health Rankings & Roadmaps and Healthy Places NC for innovative, communitybased work to improve health and health care. Watch the video here. “There’s exciting work and conversations underway in Rockingham County. At the fall events, the community began to explore why health is more than health care and shared their ideas
about what needs to change,” said Benton-Clark. “In March, Rockingham County and three local health champions were honored for their hard work to improve health. There’s still a lot of work to do to have a longterm, sustainable impact, but Rockingham County is off to a great start.” The $486,500 grant to Rockingham County Schools was announced as part of the foundation’s recent funding cycle, when the Trust approved more than $4.9 million in funding to improve the overall health of North Carolinians, with an intense focus on rural, lowincome communities. Other investments in Rockingham County include revitalizing a fitness center in a low-income Reidsville neighborhood, helping to strengthen networks and increase interactions between community-based organizations working on health, and improving financially disadvantaged residents’ access to healthy foods and fresh produce. Overall, the Trust’s Health Care Division made 24 grants this cycle to improve the health of financially disadvantaged individuals of all ages across the state. For a complete list of recent grants approved by the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust’s Health Care Division, see the attached list. The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust was established in 1947 and is now one of the largest private trusts in North Carolina. Its mission is to improve the quality of life and quality of health for the financially needy of North Carolina. The Poor and Needy Division responds to basic life needs and invests in solutions that improve the quality of life and health for financially needy residents of Forsyth County. The Health Care Division promotes wellness statewide by investing in prevention and treatment. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. serves as sole trustee.
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The Gwynn Ferry by Darrell M. Gregory
The Dan River was the interstate of the people living in the basin stretching through Rockingham County. With any road there has to be an intersection to cross, and the ferries of the Dan became the crossroads. There were a few fords along the river but these could only be crossed under favorable conditions. Boats and ferries were the only alternative to stay dry, and only the ferries could transport a team of horses and wagon safely to the other side. This a story of one of them. With the completion of the Danville, Mocksville and Southwestern Railroad in 1882 to the Smith River, a new era of transportation had opened up. Sharp Station, located close to the present Draper Depot, had increased the volume of goods available for the area. No longer did inhabitants have to wait for weather to dictate the arrival of batteau boats from Danville on their unpredictable schedules. Upton Bruce Gwynn saw an opportunity to open a ferry from his farm bordering the Broadnax Plantation, now Willow Oaks, to land across the river, that he had acquired from his father-in-law
Judge Thomas Ruffin, after whom the town of Ruffin was named after. The 1000 acre farm, located on pristine river bottom farm land was known as Ruffin’s Dan River plantation. Upton Gwynn acquired a permit from the Rockingham County Commissioners in 1885 to operate a ferry across the 80-yard span separating his two holdings. Gwynn had previous experience as an engineer dating back to his experience with railroads and service with the Confederacy States Army’s engineers. The state had been regulating river commerce before the Revolutionary War, and this included boats and ferries. Reliability, safety, and fares were of primary concern. There was no certain design for the ferries of this era, and they were very similar to the first ones in the Colonial days. They were usually thirty feet long with a ramp of five feet on both ends. A width of about twelve feet was more than wide enough for a wagon. The most noticeable improvement of the times had to be the replacement of the rope guide lines by steel cable strung above the ferry to allow river traffic under the wire rope. Even though Thomas Sharp had a ferry at his farm four miles upstream, the importance of the Gwynn Ferry was paramount to the Mayfield-Happy Home
Morehead Memorial Hospital joins NC HIE, North Carolina’s Health Information Exchange Morehead Memorial Hospital recently announced its participation in North Carolina’s health information exchange. This health information exchange network is being used statewide and will help Morehead Memorial Hospital share a patient’s important health information like drug allergies, prescriptions, medical conditions, and lab and test results with health care providers across the State. This technology is available through Morehead Memorial Hospital’s partnership with NC HIE, an independent, North Carolina-based nonprofit that operates the statewide health information exchange. NC HIE’s, secure, HIPPA-compliant network links information from separate health care sites to create a single electronic health record for individual patients. This record combines health information from Morehead Memorial Hospital and all of a patient’s other health care providers that participate. NC HIE is already connected to 28 hospitals and 700 physician practices. “We’re very enthusiastic about this partnership, “said Dr. Mark Jordan, Morehead Memorial's Chief Medical Officer. “Having access to the NC HIE network will help our clinicians get the information they need to make more informed decisions about our patients’ care.” Health information exchanges like NC HIE are being built in states and regions across the country and are widely viewed as central to supporting lasting improvements in our nation’s health care system. These systems can reduce medical mistakes, improve care coordination, provide better patient outcomes, and lower overall health care costs. About Morehead Memorial Morehead Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital located on a 22-acre campus in central Eden. It is licensed for 108 acute-care beds and 121 longterm beds. The main campus is home to inpatient and day hospital services, a state-ofthe-art emergency department, birthing center, a nursing center, a wound care center, and three office buildings for physicians. There is an active medical staff of 64 physicians and a consulting/courtesy staff of 35. For more information about Morehead Memorial Hospital, visit www.morehead.org
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Community area, as it opened up the fertile land to the transportation of farm products to market by rail. The Old Ferry Road as it was once known before being renamed East Stadium Drive past the intersection with Rickman Street, was well traveled as the land was being developed and settled rapidly by growing families. Happy Home area life-time farmer James Powell claims his grandparents came across the ferry on a covered wagon to the land at the end of the Schoolfield Road, land that he now owns. By 1890, the Dan River Plantation had been acquired by the colorful Colonel Benjamin K. Terry. During this time period, the ferry flourished as did the land in this area. A young William Columbus Evans was operating the now “Terry Ferry” on the lower 500 acre B.K. Terry farm as well as farming it. During this time frame batteau boats also plied the waters down to the preRevolutionary era Perkin’s Ferry, now known as the Daniel Ferry and later White’s Ferry, about a half a mile downstream from the present Berry Hill Bridge. Corn, wheat, tobacco, fertilizer, livestock, and manufactured goods were transported frequently by William Evans.
There is reason to believe that this may have been a reaction ferry, which used rudders that could be set to utilize the power of the current to propel the craft to either bank with minimal effort. Robert Bruce Gauldin, as a boy, operated this ferry in the early 1900’s for ten cents a day, almost half of what a farm hand was paid. When he had no duties in the winter, he sawed blocks of ice out of the river to put up for summer. With Sharp being renamed Draper in August 1906, the new mill had industrialized the area, with more people and goods to be transported. Automobiles were making their appearance and their place on the ferry. The ferry still ceased operations at nightfall, and, as the population became more mobile, it demanded that the infrastructure keep pace. In 1910, a board was appointed to investigate the site of Terry’s Ferry, to determine if a bridge was necessary, and to suggest a site where a bridge might be erected to “best serve the interest of the traveling public.” The steel bridges at Draper and Berry Hill in 1914 ended the ferry business. The local population was thrilled to have a crossing that was not reliant on day-
light or adverse weather conditions. As ferry operations ceased, few remnants remained. Abe Stratton found the old steel guide cable in the muddy Dan on the south side and retrieved it to use on his farm for many years. An eight by eight post with a sheave on top survived into the late 1940’s on the bank at the end of the no longer traveled Ferry Road. On the Mayfield side, the roadbed of Daniel Ferry Road which the Schoolfield “ferry road” connected lies barely visible beside highway 700.The graded bank, made for the ramps of the ferry, has already been replaced by a hundred years of silt. Although this ferry, like others, was subject to floods, droughts, winter freezes, and daylight hours, it rapidly became the lifeblood of the immediate area, and was successful in tying together communities separated by the mighty Dan. (Special thanks to Lindley S. Butler, Bob Carter, John H. Earl, Eden Historical Museum, Jackie Evans, Kenneth Hall, Karen Johnson, James Powell, Three River Outfitters, and George Underwood)
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Mayo River State Park... Canoe the Mayo River There are two several opportunities to enjoy a float on the Mayo river in the upcoming months. Check out the following: Summer Schedule (1-hour float) Saturday - June 28, July 19 & August 30, 2014 – 10:00am. These are free guided trips open to the first 11 people to sign up at the park office. Call 336427-2530 to sign up or for more information. Come join a park ranger for a very short paddling trip on the
THE SCOOP ON SENIOR FUN Eden Senior Center 508 Orchard Ave, Eden - Call 627-4711 for information on any of the following • Corn Hole -Every Thursday at 10:00 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center • Quilt Guild –meets the second Thursday of each month and for addition sit and sew sessions • Friends Club –Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month in June July and August from 10-11 at the Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to come join the fun and fellowship. The second Tuesday Heart Healthy Club (Eden Drug) and the 4th Tuesday is our lunch outing (at chosen restaurant) or field trip. • Legal Aid will be June 12th at 10:00am call 1-800-951-2257 to make an appointment • Exercise with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00-9:00. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights. • ***** NEW Exercise class****Flex Class – (think outside the gym) Exercise for people who do not want to go to the gym. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the CB Hut from 11:15am- 12pm. It is free for participating health plans and will be no cost to the public. • Rook or Hand & Foot- Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 and play from 1:00pm until 4:00 pm on Wednesdays. • Bingo Bash at 9:00 on Monday, June 16 th at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. • Pickle ball- Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! Fridays at 8:00 at Bridge Street Recreation Tennis courts. • Dance at the CB Hut - for all ages on Saturday, June 14th from 7-9:30. Music provided by the Bullet Band. Come enjoy good clean fun, fellowship in a smoke free environment. Admission is $5 at the door. • Concert in the Park – Music by “The Flame of God” 6:30-8:00 on Saturday, June 28th • Mah Jong- (play on some Monday afternoons) If interested in learning this new game contact Carla at 627-4711 •
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201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville Call 349-1088 for Information on any of the following listings: Our main office is now located in the former Salvation Army Community Bldg. at 708 Barnes St., Reidsville Phone: 394-4841. Fitness Classes are held at The Reidsville Recreation Dept. Gymnasium. • Reidsville Senior Center-Salvation Army Community Bldg.. 708 Barnes St, Reidsville #-336-394-4841 Painting, Crochet, Rook, Canasta, Pegs & Jokers Card Game, Bingo. Call for days and times. • Reidsville Teen Center - 506 Sprinkle St., Reidsville #-336-394-4864 • Recreation Gym - 206 N. Washington Avenue, Reidsville, Call 336-394-4841 Rusty Hinges Exercise, Dance, Senior Aerobics • Senior Strikers Bowling at Reidsville Lanes - 2 pm- 4pm • Wednesday Jewelry Making Class- Free - call for place/time/items needed. • Free tax assistance with the VITA Program, location will be The Reidsville Teen Center, 506 Sprinkle Street. Appointments for Tuesdays and Fridays only from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Call 394-4841 to make an appointment. • Pickleball: If you would like to learn and see what Pickleball is all about please come on out to our clinics Fridays •
Madison / Mayodan Senior Center
300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Inside Madison/Mayodan Rec. Dept. Building. Call 548-2789, 548-9572 • The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department will be offering Acoustic/Electric Guitar Lessons taught by Instructor, Samuel Tosto. Lessons will be held on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 7:00pm in 1 hour sessions. Spots will only be available to a limited number of students! Ages 10 and up are welcome. The cost will be $20.00 per lesson or $80.00 per month. Pre-registration is required and is on a first come first serve basis. To pre-register or for more information, contact Lauren at the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department at (336) 548-2789 • Staying Strong: FREE exercise program Adults 55+ Instructor: Julie Joyce Tuesday/Thursday – 10am-11am • Dance Program: This program is for ages 2 - Teens. Classes held Mon., Wed., & Thurs. Schedules and monthly fees will vary. Taught by Deana DeHart and Elizabeth Carter. Call the M-M Rec. Dept. at 548-2789 for info • Piano Program: Piano Lessons every Thurs. for youth and adults. 20 minute sessions, one-on-one lesson with instructor, Dr. James Deere. The cost for lessons is $40 per-month plus books. Spots limited Contact call 548-2789. • Senior Tap Dance Lessons: Taught by Deana DeHart. Thurs. from 1:30pm – 2:30pm. $25 per-month for ages 55+ • Zumba Fitness Program: Classes are held at a variety of times and only cost $3.00 per class! Zumba is taught by certified instructors, Britta Younts, Amy Poe and Benita Lindstrom. •
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Due to renovations Bingo, Rook and Blood Pressure checks are being done Tuedsays at the Agricultural Center in Wentworth CALL 342-4261, ext. 2163 for details and directions. Courses Offered: • WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! Due to budget cuts and space constraints, the Center for Active Retirement will be moving off campus, a suitable building in Wentworth has been identified; but needs renovations to meet the standards for a Senior Center of Excellence. Estimates for renovations top out at around $60,000. How can you help? Simply, by making a tax-deductible donations. All donors will be recognized on our “Wall of Fame” inside the new CAR lobby area and will also be recognized in next year’s ADTS Annual Report and on the ADTS website. Send donations to: ADTS—CAR Renovations, PO Box 1915, Reidsville 27323 • Senior Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30am to 10:30am.We use a variety of videos in this FREE course.
last 1.5 miles of the Mayo River. Depending upon the water level, this trip will likely last less than one hour. We will be putting in from the river bank below the N.C. Hwy 135 bridge that crosses the Mayo River. The paddling trip will take us through the shallow and calm river channel as it passes through forested areas on the outskirts of the towns of Mayodan and Madison. Most people are surprised at how tranquil and quiet this section of the river is, given its proximity to an urban area. Once we reach the confluence with the Dan River, we will turn and paddle the last few hundred yards upstream on the Dan River to the Hwy 704 access under the Water Street bridge in Madison. All participants must be able to make an easy upstream paddle. Participants should wear clothing that is appropriate for the weather and that is OK to get completely wet. Lace-up type footwear (like old sneakers) is required for safety. The park will provide canoes, paddles and personal flotation devices (PFDs). PFDs must be worn by all participants any time they are floating on the water in a boat. All participants must be at least 18 years old or be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other adult who agrees to be responsible for them during the trip. Participants should bring sunscreen, insect repellant and water or other non-alcoholic beverage. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited by law in N.C. state parks. Pre-registration is required and the trip is limited to the first eleven people to register at the Mayo River State Park office. Participants must provide their
own transportation to the put-in and take-out spots. Call the Mayo River State Park office at 336427-2530 for more details or to register for the trip. This event is subject to being canceled due to inclement weather, unsuitable water level or some other unsafe condition of the river. Looking for a longer journey? The Summer Schedule featuring 5 hour floats includes: Saturday - June 7 & August 9 – 10:00am. These are free guided tripz open to the first 11 people to sign up at the park office. Call 336-427-2530 to sign up or for more information and directions Have you ever wanted to float down the scenic Mayo River? Come out and take a river trip with a park ranger. This canoe trip 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. The float should take approximately 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 and paddles are provided. All participants must wear shoes appropriate for wading. Flipflops will not be allowed. Paddlers must wear personal flotation devices for the entire trip and bring water, a picnic lunch, sunscreen and any personal items in a waterproof container. Dress for and be prepared to get wet. Have fun!
Photographer returns home to open business The official ribbon cutting of Ashley Latham Photography was heldt at her 633 Washington Street location in downtown Olde Leaksville, above Pace-Stone. An open house was also held on May 31st to welcome clients and future clients to see the new fresh facility. Owner Ashley Latham and her entire family worked diligently over the past few months to construct an office for Eden’s newest studio: Ashley Latham Photography. Photographer and Owner Ashley Latham moved into the studio above Pace Stone to display her work, sit down with clients and of course, shoot photos. Latham started taking photos in 2008, just after her son Graham was born. When others saw her work, they wanted her to do their photography as well, and it bloomed into a full time business. In 2013 she wanted to separate business from home, so she and husband Seth started looking around Eden for a space with character. Coming back to Eden after living in Burlington was a big decision for the couple, having to build an entire new client base, but with this being her original home, it made it easier. Ashley’s photography includes, newborns, engagements, weddings, birthday events, family portraits, pets and even high school senior photos. For more information, call 613-1625 or go online to www.ashleylathamphotography.com
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Spring graduation held at RCC Dr. Michael S. Helmick, president of Rockingham Community College, conferred degrees, diplomas and certificates during the May 16 graduation exercises held at 10 a.m. in the Robert C. Keys gymnasium. Dr. Saundra Wall Williams, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for eLearning, Business Intelligence and Information Technology at the North Carolina Community College System, delivered the commencement address. Also during the ceremony, the following students were recognized for their achievements: Jacob Clarence Stone- RCC Outstanding Student Award Winner; Anthony Ray Ratliff -All USA Academic Team Program Gold Scholar; Phillip George Brooks -NCCCS Academic Excellence Award Winner. Graduates are listed below by degree, diploma or certificate earned; name; and city of residence. The abbreviation RECHS indicates that the student is also enrolled in Rockingham Early College High School. BDF Craft Brewing Certificate Frederick B. Allison- Old Fort Zachary M. Dutch-Greensboro Marion K. McDonald-Gibsonville Jarvis Daniel Mudge- Kernersville, Jon Michael Shook- Greensboro Stephen A.Wall-Winston-Salem, Business Administration Entrepreneurship Certificate Latoye Ann Britt-Reidsville Jamie Marie Talbott-Ruffin Computer Information Technology Certificate A. Steve Findley -Eden Roseatta M. Gunter-Eden Daniel Edward Lawrence-Reidsville Computer Info. Tech. Hardware/Software Support Cert. A. Steve Findley - Eden Roseatta M. Gunter-Eden Computer-Integrated Machining Essential Computer-Integrated Machining Fund. Certificate Johnny Lee Raines-Mayodan David Kyle BenfieldPatrick Springs, VA Eduardo M. Hernandez - Madison Damien Grant Lovelace - Reidsville Elliot Ray Pilson Meadows of Dan, VA Ivy Clarissa Wagoner - Madison Cosmetology Certificate Kara Shea Anderson-Eden Cheyenne Nicole Casper-Ruffin Ashley V. Craddock - Stokesdale Hannah Rea Hunnicutt-Reidsville Kela Stewart Jones-Stoneville Krista Renee Kyle - Eden Cara M. Scott - Reidsville CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECH. Criminal Justice Financial
Crime Certificate Selina Marie Chalk-Reidsville Rose Ann Hatcher-Stokesdale Matthew Michael Oberg-Reidsville Criminal Justice Tech. Criminal Justice Human Services Cert. Nora Renee Gann-Stoneville Criminal Justice Tech. Criminal Justice Management Cert. Nora Renee Gann-Stoneville Electrical Systems Technology Automation Systems Certificate William H. Blakley- Reidsville Jordan Isaiah Hudson - Reidsville Joshua Ray Roberts -Eden Janet S. Sutterfield - Summerfield Electrical Systems Tech. Res., Commercial and Industrial William Hunter Blakley- Reidsville Joseph Henry Grubbs-Eden Jordan Isaiah Hudson-Reidsville Dillon Wayne Pinnix-Reidsville Electrical/Electronics Tech. Sustainable Tech. Certificate Joseph Henry Grubbs-Eden Horticulture Tech. Horticultural Crop Production Cert. Joshua Trevon Robertson-Reidsville Horticulture Tech. Landscape Technician Certificate Joshua Trevon Robertson-Reidsville Horticulture Tech. Sustainable Horticulture Prod. Cert. Joshua Trevon Robertson-Reidsville Industrial Systems Tech. Facility Maintenance Cert. David Lee Brim -Reidsville Jeannie Smith Watson - Eden
Industrial Systems Tech. Industrial Maintenance Cert. Michael Wayne Atwood-Madison David Lee Brim-Reidsville Jeannie Smith Watson-Eden
Murial Trevor Nesmith-Reidsville Angela Renee Richardson Holly Faith Richardson-Greensboro Kassandra Lea Williams-Stokesdale Miranda Morgan Yates-Madison
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Welding Technology Certificate Jason Lee Bowers- Eden Jonathan Keith Cruise-Stoneville Douglas E. Hensley, Jr.-Mayodan Mason Taylor Hundley-Stoneville Christian Blake Kahn-Madison Barid Klae Propp-Reidsville Kyle Raymond Salisbury-Reidsville Michael Adam Tepfer, Jr.-Pine Hall Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Diploma Johnny Wayne Church-Eden Timothy Joshua Hill-Reidsville Michael J. Knight-Madison Adam Wayne Tilley-Mayodan
Office Administration Office Specialist Certificate Alice Hurlocker Jenkins-Gibsonville Office Administration Receptionist Certificate Alice Hurlocker Jenkins-Gibsonville Office Administration Word Processing Certificate Connie Jo Covington-Reidsville, Alice Hurlocker Jenkins-Gibsonville Phlebotomy Certificate Tywana Valerie AlexanderBrown Summitt Mary-Vivian M. Bowen-Reidsville Karen Kay BrunthaverBrown Summit, NC Candace Cardwell Carver-Ruffin Jordan Alexandra Craig-Greensboro Margie Amanda Davis-Reidsville Chasity Gail Edwards-Stoneville Sarah Jane Griffin-Madison Casey Marie Harris-Reidsville Laura Lee Hicks-Madison Lynnette Louise Hoes-Mayodan Pamela M. Jones-Greensboro Jamie Lynn Knight-Madison Maria G. Lackey-Burlington Autumn Hope LaGamba -Stokesdale Melissa King Lee-Gibsonville Katherine Ann Milan-Stokesdale Amanda Marie Moore-Reidsville
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Cosmetology Diploma Carrie Minter Caudle-Ruffin Tina Marie Kirby-Reidsville LaTasha Shante Neal-Reidsville Ashleigh Reynolds-Eden Sally Hudson Saunders-Reidsville Angela Marie Smith-Summerfield Victoria Veronica Valdez-Reidsville Geneva Capri Washington-Reidsville Sara Alice Wright-Eden Electronics Engineering Technology Diploma Joshua Bradley White-Stoneville General Education Core Diploma in Arts Chelsea Sinclair Sellars-WilsonRECHS-Reidsville Industrial Systems Technology Diploma David Lee Brim -Reidsville Tyreece Dwone Galloway-Reidsville Richard Dean Smith-Eden, Charles Bryson Tillotson -Reidsville James Wayne Waller II-Reidsville Jeannie Smith Watson-Eden Associate in Arts Megan Elizabeth Browning - Reidsville Ashley Ann Carter-Eden Selina Marie Chalk-Reidsville Jacob Edward Chilton-Walnut Cove Joshua S. Chilton-Walnut Cove Aaron Dean Clark-Madison Anna Elizabeth Clifton-Reidsville Jessica M. Coe-Summerfield Christopher Evan Cruise -Eden, Christopher Blake Dodson-Eden Matthew Wayne Finney -Ruffin Nia Rivone Grasty-Eden Jose Roberto Hernandez-Sandy Ridge Brittany Nicole Pennell-Madison, Amber N. Robinson-Greensboro Whitney Elizabeth Robinson-Reidsville Ann Elizabeth Rudd-Reidsville Erin Nicole Sexton-Eden Gloria Christian Slayton-Reidsville Justin Robert Sola-Mayodan Jonathan L. Tabor-Stokesdale Amelia Kathleen Taylor-Reidsville Reginald Amand Watson-Ruffin Erin Michelle WestonBrown Summit Amber Nicole Workman -Eden Marjorie Ruth Yaeger-Reidsville Kevin Matthew Yawn-Summerfield Jessica Renee BaronRECHS - Stokesdale Aimie Amanda BaumannRECHS-Eden Joshua Edward Bibee-Reidsville Jason Alexander BroadnaxRECHS-Stoneville Tiffiany Chenele Brown-Reidsville Sarah Elisabeth Chapmon-Reidsville Ian Lamar Courts RECHS-Reidsville Grace Nicole CrowleyRECHS-Madison Shelena Von Exum-Madison Holly Gonzalez Gauldin-Eden Latreva Rachelle Giles-Eden Caylee Jean Griffin-Reidsville Kellee Elizabeth Harney-Madison
Sean Joseph Henderson Winston-Salem Fatima Montserrat HernandezRECHS-Mayodan Janie M. Hopper-Reidsville Mariah Jensen-Reidsville Melody Nicole Key-Madison Rebekah Lynn KingRECHS-Mayodan James Tyke Land-RECHS-Eden Taylor Nicole Lilly-Reidsville Holly Nicole Little- RECHS-Stoneville Faith Danielle Lowe - RECHS-Madison Amber Rose Martinez-Reidsville Sarai Blanco Martinez-Stokesdale Jonathan D. Mills- RECHS -Reidsville David Carl Moreadith III -Eden Michael Paul Myers - RECHS-Ruffin Matthew Michael Oberg-Reidsville Megan Elizabeth Odom-Stokesdale Anthony Ray Ratliff-Stoneville Timothy Isaac Reid-Summerfield Ravan Sue Rinehart- RECHS-Reidsville Emily Ann Ross - RECHS-Reidsville Paulo Serrano Sanchez- Eden Benjamin Gene Sharp- RECHS-Eden Britnie Michelle Smith- Madison Jonathan Edward Smith- RECHS - Eden Phillip Bradley Tatum-Madison Sky Lee Tilley-Madison Carolyn S. Townsend-Madison Ephraim Scott Vernon- RECHS-Madison Robert Keith Weatherly -Reidsville Amanda Gail Williams-Reidsville Associate in Fine Arts Willie Russell Clifton-Stoneville Associate in Science Matthew Wayne Finney - Ruffin Amber Nicole Workman -Eden Spencer Taylor Apple-Madison Matthew L. Balser- RECHS-Eden Aimie Amanda Baumann- RECHS-Eden Jessica Y. Campos- RECHS-Madison Jacob Nathaniel Clifton- RECHS- Eden Tiara Monta Hamlet-RECHS-Reidsville Ryan Kayne Johnson- Eden Laura Diane Love- RECHS-Madison Rachael Lindsay PotterRECHS-Reidsville Jacob Clarence Stone-Reidsville Michael Aaron Strandberg-Madison Jessie Lee VanGaasbeck RECHS- Madison Robert T. Walker- RECHS-Reidsville Jamie Nicole Wheatley-Reidsville Mihoshoty Yamaguchi-Reidsville Accounting AAS Mona Wood Chiusano-Reidsville Danny Wayne Doss-Stokesdale Lacey Elizabeth Hickman-Stoneville Karen Marie Craig Mathis-Reidsville Natasha Nicole McKinney-Eden Jeannette Lowery Nusskern-Reidsville Associate Degree Nursing Britany Nicole Duncan-Eden Christal Hayes Bennett-High Point Jessica Lynn Bishop-Stoneville Mindy Gayle Davis-Eden Shannon Isley Edwards-Reidsville Michelle Lynn Gorrell-Reidsville Debbie Ann Irwin-Greensboro Taylor Morgan James-Reidsville Quandra Vanstory Kock-Brown Summit Emily Claire Land-Reidsville Chelsea Elizabeth Law-Reidsville Stephanie Little MatthewsJulian Mysti Smart McDaniel-Eden Trang Vo Munda-McLeansville Shelby Kaye Street-Reidsville Amy Jo Thacker - Reidsville Whitney M. Thompson-Madison Tracey O'Bryant Tucker-Reidsville Jessica Bondurant Walls-Reidsville Business Administration AAS Stephen H. Conger, Jr.-Reidsville Michael Vernon Deaton -Reidsville Mason Louise Garrison-Reidsvlle Joseph Aaron Hennis-Reidsville Kristi Rae Hensley-Eden Rhonda K. Hopper-Reidsville Troyce Markia Jackson-Eden Delia Carmen Moreno-Reidsville Stevie Lynne Tuttle-Stokesdale
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The City of Eden will host the 12th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival on Saturday, June 7, 2014 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at 220 Kingsway Plaza, King’s Hwy in Eden, NC. This event has always featured the finest in handcrafted pottery from across North Carolina and southern Virginia. There are several new potters to make this popular event even more attractive to attendees who come from across the Triad and southern Virginia each year. Lots of old favorites are returning. The festival will also have some returning potters who have not done the Eden show in several years. New potters include: • Burned Earth Pottery – Oak Ridge • Nature Speaks/GG’s Pottery – Madison • Dave Newell –Greensboro This year, potters will come from Greensboro, Julian, Lynchburg, VA, Browns Summit, Rutherfordton, Seagrove, Thomasville, Forest City, Troy, High Point, Archdale, New London, Lexington, Colfax, Madison, Reidsville, Eden, Eagle Springs, Mocksville, Oak Ridge, Ramseur, Dry Fork, VA, Raleigh, Sanford, and Kernersville. “Our new potters will join our traditional artisans to offer something for everyone this year,” stated Cindy Adams, Coordinator of Special Events and Tourism for the City of Eden. “The pottery festival is a great way to meet the artist who created that one of a kind treasure that will be used and admired for years to come.” More potters will demonstrate this year compared to previous years. Door prizes will be announced every half hour of the show. Functional pottery as well as artistic designs that will beautify your home or office will be part of the show. For more information, contact Adams at 336552-6132 or visit www.ExploreEdenNC.com
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H PAGE 44 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, JUNE 2014 Continued From Page 11 This project began in January when Bishopric contacted the free most of Freeman Custom Woodcrafters, of Eden , to help with building a new stairwell. The collaboration brought about a one-of-a-kind stairwell in a one of a kind of building. Once the center of commerce, basically the “Mall of Spray”, before the word mall was coined for a conglomeration of various businesses in the building, the Spray Merchantile held a courthouse, stores, doctor’s offices, drug stores and even the skating rink as early as 1902. The building still remains a symbol of the Spray Community. . It now houses Three Rivers Outfitters & Troublesome Creek Outfitters, and DRBA headquarters, as well as Bishopric’s office of Spray Merchantile. Sitting adjacent to the site on which Calcium Carbonate was discovered, and facing the beautiful Barnett Canal, the Spray
Merchantile is owned by Mark Bishopric. The Freeman’s said, “We have gone from small projects like a wedding gift card boxes, to hand turned football and display shelf with goal post football holder out of mahogany.” They also make tables (dining room, end and coffee), desks, kitchen
islands, customized work benches, toy boxes and blanket chests, entertainment centers, TV stands, and customized baby cradles with each spindle having a different baby symbol hand wood burned onto it. “Lately we have had the opportunity for some outside projects. We are making a large double door gate for a home
in the historic district of the Ardmore in Winston-Salem, NC. We also completed an entry door with a radius top and a stained glass window from a church in
England. We specialize in "unique" projects,” added Jim. The business can be reached at 573-9900 cell 314-2017
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