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The City of Eden is partnering with Mr. Roy Sawyers, of Rockingham Update (www.Rockingham Update.com). Sawyers will record future regular meetings of the Eden City Council and then provide produced videos of each monthly meeting to Rockingham Community College for playback over the Spectrum Cable/RCC PEG Channel. This has been arranged in order to help inform our citizens by providing a direct conduit to interested citizens who may otherwise be unable to attend the monthly meetings of the Eden City Council. In addition, Rockingham Update will upload each meeting video to the Rockingham Update YouTube channel and will provide the corresponding links to the City of Eden for use on our web page. This is another step in our efforts to improve our community outreach and to keep our citizens informed.

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• Participate in dialogues with city leaders, staff and other civic minded residents • See taxpayers’ investments at work • Expand their knowledge and become more informed on current and proposed projects within the city • Gain appreciation for the city’s resources and capacity to meet the needs of the community • Learn about opportunities to become more involved and help build a sustainable community • Receive first-hand information and have the chance to ask questions on any topic at the end of the session. • Tour the city’s Public Works facility, Police and Fire Departments, Recreation Department and Water & Wastewater Treatment facilities Applicants must apply by Tuesday, July 31 in order to be considered for the 2018 session. To learn more about the Citizens Academy, please contact Deanna Hunt, Deputy City Clerk, at 623-2110, option 8, or email dhunt@edennc.us. Applications will be available at City Hall, the Eden Chamber of Commerce, or apply online at http://www.edennc.us, click on Services and select the Citizens Academy link.

Public Safety – It Takes a Community The Eden Police Department would like to encourage all citizens to play an active role in the safety of our community. The Eden Police Department is committed to its fight against drugs, gangs, opioid abuse, targeted shootings, vandalism and more, but we believe additional community involvement can make a huge difference! We would like your help in identifying, locating and arresting criminals in our quest to make our community a safer place to live, work, go to school, and play. If you see something, know something or have good reason to suspect something, we would encourage you to call Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683. You should not be afraid to call. Crime Stoppers is a safe and secure way for you to anonymously give information that helps our law enforcement officials make an arrest, close an open case, and open new cases as needed. In addition, if you and your neighbors are interested in creating a “Neighborhood Watch” community group, the Eden Police Department has the resources and expertise available to assist you in this effort. Just call the Eden Police Department at 336-627-4282 or send an email to Sergeant Sam Shelton, at sshelton@edennc.us. We believe “It Takes a Community” and we would appreciate your assistance in our fight to eradicate crime and the undesirables from our community. Please help us.

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Fans for the Elderly... Continued from Page 1 Donated fans can be dropped off 24/7 at the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office located at 170 N.C. 65 Reidsville, N.C. or they can be given directly to the Rockingham Rescue Mission located at 3692 N.C. 14 Reidsville, N.C. (Red Cross Building), or at their Eden location at 618 Early Ave, Eden, N.C., during their normal business hours. Those wishing to donate that cannot make it to one of these locations can flag down a Deputy working in their area or call the Sheriff's Office

UNC Rockingham Health Care Earns Top Safety Score from Leapfrog EDEN - UNC Rockingham Health Care earned top marks in the latest round of hospital safety grades from The Leapfrog Group, ranking it among the best in the nation. The Eden hospital was one of 750 awarded an A grade on The Leapfrog Group's spring report card. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 27 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign letter grades to more than 2,500 U.S. hospitals twice per year. "This is the only national rating of how well hospitals protect patients from preventable harm and death, such as medi. errors, infections, and injuries," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "Receiving an A Safety Grade means a hospital is among the best in the country for preventing these terrible problems and putting their patients first 24 hours a day." "It is an important achievement to receive an A grade from The Leapfrog Group," said Dana M. Weston, President of UNC Rockingham Health Care. "It's a reflection of our dedicated staff and the outstanding work of our physicians, nurses and clinicians who drive our delivery of safe, quality and excellent care." UNC Rockingham Health Care is one of five hospitals in the UNC Health Care system earning the A grade. High Point Regional, Johnston UNC Health Care, UNC Hospitals and UNC REX also received the top scores. Grades are peer reviewed, transparent and free to the public. To see a hospital's full grade, and to access consumerfriendly tips for patients, visit www.hospitalsafetygrade.org<htt p://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org > or follow The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade on Twitter and Facebook. Consumers can also download the free Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade mobile app for Apple and Android devices.

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Slow Credit? No Credit? Been Turned Down? ing to receive a donated fan should contact the Rockingham County Rescue Mission at (336) 623-2133 to see if they qualify. Please help us help our neighbors in need by donating a new, UL approved fan today! AGAIN, PLEASE NOTE The Rockingham Rescue Mission will be the point of distribution for the collected fans this year.

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Floyd Lester Martin, 87 Don Moyer, 66 - Reidsville Carol Sue Mullins, 61 - Eden Lester Curtis “L.C.” Mabe, Jr. Madison Georgia Isabel Trawick Myers Laura Osborne McWaters, 82 Mattie Pauline Moore - Reidsville Jerry Martin Jr. Mattie Ruth Martin Neal, 78 Allen Lynn Nelson - Reidsville Rebecca Cox O'Leary, 65 - RC Goldie Cochran Pruitt, 97 - Eden Annie Mae Scales Galloway Robertson, 93 Carolyn Brown Rivette, 82 Inez Stanfield Robertson, 94 Christine Virginia Mabe Roberts, 83 Steven J. Ray, Sr., 89 - Madison Corum “Cory” Powell Shropshire, 27 - Ruffin Estelle Ferguson Turner Shelton, 87 Buddy “Bud” Davis Smith, 75 Mayodan Rhonda Renee Wells Smith, 52 Mayodan Polly McMillon Strader, 59 Hulda Joanne Moore Scales, 77 Stoneville Dovie Jane Smith Shelton, 77 Jeanne H. Smith, 92 Linda Coe Stone, 57 - Reidsville Nikki Mallory Smith, 77 - Reidsville Betty Stocks, 94 Larry Donnell Stokes - Reidsville Glenn Saunders, 87 James "Greg" Steele Laura Rutz Sloan, 58 Wm. “Lamar” Shepherd, 71 -

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who began providing care on April 1. “When this hospital joined UNC Health Care last year, one of our top goals was to expand the care and services available in our community,” said Dana Weston, president of UNC Rockingham. “Unfortunately, cancer strikes far too often in this region. We are proud to offer much-needed and comprehensive cancer care and support that’s convenient for our patients and their families.” Patients receiving care at UNC Cancer Care at Rockingham will be able to readily access the expertise of UNC Cancer Care’s providers, a site close to home for infusion therapy, and will receive highquality, compassionate and stateof-the-art treatment for a wide range of cancers. Surgical services, offered at UNC Rockingham Hospital, is another compliment to the care available. UNC Rockingham Health Care, formerly known as Morehead Memorial Hospital, became part of UNC Health Care and unveiled its new name on Jan. 1. To make an appointment at UNC Cancer Care at

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• Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Support Group - Meets every 2nd Tuesday of each month from 11am - 1pm at the Wellness Center located inside Laynes Pharmacy, 509 Van Buren Rd. , Eden. Visit on Facebook: #gotpain. - ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday • Evening Words of Wisdom -6:00pm. Life Changes Bldg, 7586 NC HWY 770 Eden. (336) 623-8584 • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Tuesday • “A Vision for You” Group – 6:00pm St. Thomas Episc. Church, 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville (336) 349-3511 Wednesday • Sparrow Group - 8:00pm William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St., Reidsville (800)591-6474 • “Circle of Love” Group - 8:00pm Open Discussion - UNC Rockinghanm Health Center (fomerly Morehead Hospital) 117 E. Kings Hwy., Eden -(336) 623-9711

Thursday • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Friday • “A Vision for You” Group – 8:00pm Open Discussion, St. Thomas Epi. Ch.. 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville 349-3511 Saturday • 12 Changes Group – 9:00am Life Changes Bldg., 7586 NC Hwy 770, Eden (336) 623-8584 • Serenity Group – 11:00am William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St. – Reidsville (800)591-6474 • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presb. Church 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Sunday Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presb. Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 ALANON Thursday • Draper Al-Anon Group - 7:00pm First United Methodist Church 130 Main Street - Draper • Madison-Mayodan Group – 8:00pm Episcopal Church of the Messiah 114 S. 2nd Ave. – Mayodan Sunday Paths to Recovery – 7:00pm Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr. - Reidsville ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. MONTHLY DANCE - 2nd Thurs. of every month. - Rockingham Wellness Center, 570 S. Van Buren, Laynes Bldg 6:30 - 8:00. Call 336-552-8576 • ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn Call for date & times. South Day Room. Registration not required. 336-951-4674.

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JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM for 16 & 17 year olds. The Draper Vol. Fire Dept. Must be in high school and have a NC license. Call 336-635-2233. SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), crafts, snacks and social activities. Call Brenda Moore at 336-623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m. TEEN PARENT SUPPORT GROUP 3rd Tuesday of month at 6:30pm at Leaksville UMC. Ashley May at 6236002. MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 or - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712

Meetings & Classes WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Rock. Co. Co-Op Extention Office at 525 NC 65, Reidsville. Call Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB At the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday of month - 7pm Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB Bethany area meets on 1st Tuesday at

6:30 in Fellowship Hall of the Comers Chapel Bapt.Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA Meets the third Tuesday of every month at Fursty's Restaurant on Freeway Drive in Reidsville at 6:30 pm. RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB 3rd Sat. of every month at 9:30 am for snacks, Meeting begins at 10 am. Meeting at the Rock. Co. Republican Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville. RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. 708 Barnes St., Reidsville (Salvation Army Gym.) 434-203-3050 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am. NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – Chapter 1161 – 3rd Wed. each month at 11:30 a.m Mayflower Seafood Rest., 1641 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, . All federal active, retired empl. & spouses & postal & military) Tom Lovell – 336-623-1081. THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807 ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC

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• ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League - All Marines, active/inactive, Navy Corpsmen and Navy Chaplins that served with FMF Marine Units and Spouses. 2nd Thur. of each mo. Eat 6pm, meet 7 pm at the Agriculture Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth. Joe Zanetti 336-623-6779 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan . Rock. Co. Post. The 2nd Saturday at 11 AM. Post CDR. David Califf: Alegionpost534@gmail.com • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS 2nd Sat. of month at 9:30 AM at Post Building, 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan. American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle welcome. Don Laster at 336-202-9724. • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO. 2nd Monday. Chapter 63 -Ag. Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School. Room 180) Social 6 pm, meeting at 7 pm. Transportation for veterans to VA appts if needed. (336) 349-6040. Volunteers Needed. (336) 394-0080. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Thursdays of Month at 7PM at the legion. Call Curtis Pierce at 336-6239481 leave message. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, 2nd Sat. of month 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave message. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome.

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GOODWILL CAREER CENTERS GED, Computer Skills Classes, Employability Skills Classes, Job Leads, Network Room, Resume Assistance For information or to register for classes: Eden –336-623-3007 Reidsville – 336-637-1010 Mayodan – 336-949-4849 ROCKINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE - 926 Washington St., Eden. Every Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thurs - Fri. 10-4. Tax ded. Free large pickup. 336-627-0160. FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for international exchange students for the 20142015 school year. Call 910-308-9458.

MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY • SALVATION ARMY -Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Sun. 9:30 worship, 11am Sunday School. MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time. Anyone 60 +, Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact Mildred Cochran 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Wanda Barnett • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE Reidsville Salvation Army 704 Barnes St., 349-4923 ext. 106 • ROCKINGHAM RESCUE MISSION 618 Early Avenue, Eden • 336-623-2133 Tues., Wed. & Thurs 11:00-12:30 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am 1pm Stoneville Pent. Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

Ongoing Events DANCE - LARRY J’S 1201 Old Leaksville Rd., Ridgeway, Va. Friday with the House Rockers Saturday - Various Guest Bands Doors Open at 6pm Music from 7pm - 9:45pm No Alcohol • Smoke Free Concessions Available Adults $6 Donation, 12 & Under Free For Info Contact Wayne at 276-956-1337 or 276-340-6212

Church Events “Church Events” is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more. For up to 10 Lines (or less) the fee is $10 The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month and online, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them. Call 336-627-9234 and ask for Elizabeth or Lisa.

REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Complete, Free recovery program meeting at ROBERTS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Every Friday evening 7-9, Ph. 336-344-5083 203 Memorial Baptist Church Rd. Stoneville NC 27048 www.robertsmemorialbaptistchurch.org Why Are You Still Addicted? We can Help. • SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 The Boulevard, Eden • 336-635-2277 Thursday Service 6:30pm - Biblical Learning / Bible Study Saturday 6:30pm - Worship Service Now accepting volunteers for our Children’s Ministry for Thursday and Saturdays • EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Eden Baptist Church The Church With A For You! 320 The Boulevard ~ Eden, NC Specialized Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. Children & Youth Programs 7 p.m. 336-623-3515; www.EdenBaptistChurch.org • GOD BLESS AMERICA DAY - July 1, 2018 WOODBINE BAPTIST CHURCH 7547 NC 135, Mayodan, NC. The Hall of Honor, opening at 9:00 a.m., will feature pictures of local military personnel past and present, military memorabilia, and much more. The ceremony begins in the sanctuary at 10:00 a.m., with Morehead High School JROTC providing military protocol. Special guest speaker: Bill Knight, Secretary for the War Memorial Foundation and Supervisor of the Paving Stone Project for Carolina Field of Honor. First Responders will be recognized and thanked for their service. • EDEN CHURCH OF CHRIST 250 The Boulevard, Eden, NC • 276-340-2653 James Oldfield • awordfromthelord@gmail.com SUNDAY 9am Bible Class • 10am Worship Thursday 7pm Bible Study Also: Call In Live Thurs 9pm on WGSR Star News 47.1 Live Call In at WLOE Sundays at 5pm • REDEMPTION ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH 2131 Hwy. 14, Reidsville, NC 27320 • 336-420-8805 Pastor D.L. Bray • Youth Pastor Luke Bray #RevivallnReidsville • Van Ministry • Ladies & Mens Ministry • Youth Ministry • Food Pantry Mininstry Sunday School 10am / Sunday AM Worship 11AM Sunday Evening 5pm / Wed. Night 7pm Preaching from the King James Bible

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Events of Interest

THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SATURDAY, JUNE 2ND • 16TH ANNUAL PIEDMONT POTTERY FESTIVAL - 9AM - 4PM Presenting Over 75 potters, demonstrations and door prizes. at Kingsway Plaza Shopping Center at 220 W. Kings Hwy. Visit www.ExploreEdenNC.com or call City of Eden Tourism & Special Events Coordinator Cindy Adams at 336-612-8049. email cadams@edennc.us. • 4TH ANNUAL INFINITY ACRES RANCH CARNIVAL. 11am - 3pm at 136 Joppa Rd., Ridgeway, Va. $1 per person admission. Petting animal area, and crafts and music. $5 Kids Activity Wristbands for Dunk a Doc, booth, face painting, corn hole, Plinco and more. Prizes awarded!

MONDAY, JUNE 4TH • ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING. Governmental Center, 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth, NC. All Meetings are at 6:30PM

SUNDAY, JUNE 10TH • Multiple Church - Community Worship Service will be held at Madison Presbyterian Church on the corner of Decatur and Franklin Street to celebrate Madison’s 200th anniversary! Sunday, June 10th 10am- 12 noon This worship event will inspire you as you share in Christian fellowship with church members from across our community. A covered dish will follow the service along with the cutting of the "200 Birthday" cake. Please join us!

TRIAD DAYLILY FANS & NTL GARDEN CLUB - Meets the 1st Sunday of month. Plant sales Sept-May 2 - 4pm, 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro. Lynne 336 456 4509

VFW WEEKLY DANCE Every Thursday 7pm - 10pm Live Music, Refresh. Avail. No Alcohol • $5 donation at door VFW Bldg., 302 N. 12th Ave. Mayodan, NC

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

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CASCADE COM. CENTER DANCE # 621 (3561 Huntington Trail) Cascade Virginia. Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions avail. Music Friday night from 7-10 pm by Cascade Express with Eddy Irving & Friends and Bluegrass the 1st and 3rd Sat. THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. - Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam 6:15PM, Doors Open 7 p.m. Also Saturdays at “The Barn” Music at 7:00 PM. Call Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144

FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH • AARON MANUEL MEMORAIL CRUIZE-IN Downtown Stoneville, NC, 5pm - 8pm. Every 3rd Friday thru Sept. Sponsored by Carolina Cruizers in support of the Barry L. Joyc Local Cancer Supprt Fund. Contact Michael Manuel 336-404-5565.

MONDAY, JUNE 18TH • ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING. Governmental Center, 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth, NC. All Meetings are at 6:30PM

SATURDAY, JUNE 23RD • COMMUNITY IN THE PARK DAY - MAYODAN PARK, MAYODAN 11am - 2pm - brought to you by Soul’s Harbour Church, Mayodan. place. Music, Food, Raffles, Prizes, Activities and Preaching, for entire family

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DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AT JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville Saturday 6pm, Dance at 7pm. No Alcohol, smoke free. Adults $5 don., Under 11 free. SENIOR DANCES -REIDSVILLE EVENTS CENTER -Downtown Reidsville @ 223 S. Scales St. - Tuesday Bluegrass Night 7pm - 9:30pm - Thursday Classic Country with City Limits Band 7pm: 9:30pm Bob or Myra Tudor at 336342-6770.

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall Proposed Budget for FY 2018-19 Copies of the proposed budget for FY 2018-19 (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019). Budget Executive Summary • The combined budgets for fiscal year 2018-19 are balanced and equal $33,332.200, which is an increase of $78,400 or 0.24% when compared to the current budget. • On February 24, 2018 the City Council met for its annual budget/planning retreat. According to

the priorities submitted and discussed by the Mayor and members of City Council, the funding priority themes for FY 2018-19 include: A. Economic Development Initiatives B. Parks & Recreation Initiatives C. Infrastructure Improvement Initiatives D. Positively Eden Strategic Plan Initiatives E. Code Enforcement & Nuisance Abatement It should be noted that funding to some degree or another for each of these identified and

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discussed priority themes has been included in the budget as submitted. It was also requested that the budget be submitted, if possible, without any increase in the City’s current tax rate or water and sewer rates. • The budget does not increase the current tax rate of $0.609 per $100 assessed property valuation. A comparison of the existing tax rates currently being charged by surrounding governmental entities is as follows: Eden $ 0.609 Rockingham County $0.696 Madison $ 0.73 Stoneville $ 0.69 Mayodan $ 0.63 Wentworth Not Applicable Reidsville $ 0.74 • The budget does not increase the water rates, sewer rates or monthly residential solid waste fee. • The budget does not increase the motor vehicle license fee of $15.00 per licensed vehicle. • The budget includes a flat $700 increase in compensation for all full-time employees. • The budget includes funding for 181 full-time employees. This is a reduction of 3 full-time positions since October 2015. This full-time employment level compares favorably to the 203 full-time positions that were funded in FY 1995-96, and the 189 full-time positions that were being funded during FY 200001. • The budget includes $1,000,000 in contingency funds

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(General Fund $500,000 and Water & Sewer Fund $500,000) for unanticipated expenditures and/or unforeseen declines in revenue. • The FY 2018-19 spending plan includes the allocation of $1,000,000 in available fund balance (General Fund $500,000 and Water & Sewer Fund $500,000). Without the appropriation of $1,000,000 in contingency funds as noted above, there would not have been a need to allocate any fund balance. • Approximately $38,201,955 in work related to the EPA Administrative Order Consent (AOC) ($31,134,055) to eliminate Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) and the Berry Hill Mega Park Project ($7,067,900) to extend waterlines to the NC/VA state line will dominate much of our time over the next four years. • A lump sum allocation of $300,000 for additional undesignated initiatives related to the continued implementation of the Positively Eden Strategic Plan is included in the budget. • Funding is included for the following items: • $4,760,900 for capital outlay items – several of which, are related to the Positively Eden Strategic Plan: General Fund – $1,543,600 Powell Bill/Street Resurfacing – $856,700 Water & Sewer Fund – $2,360,600 Δ $2,831,800 in loan proceeds for twenty-four different items/initiatives. Δ $2,769,600 for debt service payments: General Fund – $820,100 Water & Sewer Fund – $1,949,500 Δ $1,307,900 in revenue from the following grants/principal forgiveness loans to help fund various projects and initiatives: 1. Rockingham County Aging, Disability & Transit Services (RCATS) Grant for the Skat Bus Operations – $127,800. 2. Duke Energy Water Resources Fund Grant for the Klyce Street/Draper River Access Points/Landings – $100,000. 3. Community Oriented Policing Services Grant the Help Fund Two Additional Police Officers – $83,100. 4. North Carolina Commerce Rural Infrastructure Authority Grant for the New Street Sewer Improvements Project – $997,000. Δ $262,000 in funding to pay for the City’s obligations in reference to performance agreements with four local industries: Gildan, SGRTEX, Karastan, and Innofa. Δ $162,800 for code enforcement efforts including demolitions and nuisance abatements and $40,000 in funding for part-time employees who will focus on picking up litter and debris to improve community aesthetics. Δ $124,100 in funding to continue supporting a number of community-wide organizations,

events and initiatives. Please refer to the Budget Message for comprehensive information concerning the FY 2018-19 budget. A copy of the complete budget message can be found on the City’s web page in the document center for your review and information. It can be accessed directly via this link: https://www.edennc.us/Documen tCenter/View/10401 . The public hearing and adoption of the FY 2018-19 budget was held during the City Council’s regular meeting on May 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

Economic & Tourism Development Dept. MillerCoors Currently, there are three interested parties in the MillerCoors site. The rumors of the Pabst takeover of this site remain simply that and both companies are currently in litigation over the Eden brewery closure and its effect on the production of Pabst products. ¼ Cent Sales Tax Campaign The sales tax campaign was successful, garnering 55% of the county vote. This was a joint effort by the Citizens for the One Fourth Cent Sales Tax to Benefit RCC. The committee is grateful to the citizens who voted for the sales tax to fund multiple workforce development programs and a new workforce center. Opportunity Zones Eden’s census tract 37157040200 which includes New Street has been submitted by the NC Department of Commerce to the federal government for consideration as an opportunity zone under the recently passed federal tax code reform bill. The program is designed to drive long-term capital to rural and low-income urban communities throughout the nation, and uses tax incentives to encourage private investment in impact funds. The City should learn about the approval process in the coming months. Z Transportation This company has purchased the former Swift Trucking terminal that was most recently leased by Raven Transport. Based on discussion with the firm, they will ramp up operations in the coming months. SGRTex USA This company laid off the bulk of its employees in December of 2017. It has now entered into a partnership with a global textile firm. If it can resolve other local issues, it may resume operations in the next several months. SKAT Bus Starting May 1st, the SKAT bus system started a route that begins at 6:00 a.m. and ends at the Eden industrial areas so those who work there can arrive in time for their 7:00 a.mm shifts. Flyers announcing this route have been circulated on Facebook and to local staffing agencies. Local Real Estate Market Eden and Rockingham County realtors are reporting increased

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JUNE 2018 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 9 # From the Desks of Eden City Hall Continued from Previous Page sales. One Eden realtor had 9 closings in April and reports that most Eden realtors are having good years. The western part of the county is experiencing depleted housing inventories. Part of this has resulted from people moving to the area for family reasons. Another, is a lack of housing stock in Greensboro—and with the improved I-73 and I-785 corridors — it is now easier to access major Triad cities from Rockingham County. Some home remodelers are also reporting business increases.

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Workers from Sam W. Smith, Inc. were able to install the last of about 860 feet water main for the Sunset Drive replacement project on the last day of April at the intersection with Conover Drive. Hydrostatic testing of the new pipe was passed without trouble on May 2nd, and a clean bacteriological analysis result was received on May 8th after the new pipe had been chlorinated and flushed. The crew will proceed with killing out the galvanized water main in Sunset Drive while also connecting the new water main to the existing pipes at the Conover Drive intersection. A crew from Sam W. Smith, Inc. is expected to mobilize to the Jackson Street and Farrell Street area shortly before or right after the Memorial Day holiday to begin the installation work for about 730 feet of iron water main. This project will be completed by the end of June, and will involve replacing a section of 2-inch diameter water main where at least three different types of pipe are now in service. The crew that has worked on the Sunset Drive waterline replacement project will relocate to S. Byrd Street and begin installation of about 664 feet of water main between South Avenue and Stegall Street. This work, combined with additional work that will be done by our Collection and Distribution crews, will allow for the existing galvanized water main to be eliminated from the distribution system. The work by the contractor will be completed by the end of June, but a firm date for the additional work has not been set at this time.

The final recommendations related to the branding study have been finalized and Arnett, Muldrow and Associates is in the process of finishing this project. The project recommendations will be unveiled in the near future once the final project product has been received. Draper Pocket Park Work is continuing on this project. Parching will be cleaned from the site, the walls are to be waterproofed and a leveling survey will be ordered before backfilling the area. 622 Washington Street The bids for the 622 Washington Street Rehabilitation Project were received on May 7th. The only bid received was from Wright & Wray, Inc. Their bid was in the amount of $115,813.10 with a proposed completion date of August 30, 2018. The Council will consider this. Debris has been removed in order for construction to proceed. The Boulevard The Merchants Association held a food truck rodeo Saturday, April 21st. Several food trucks, vendors, live music and a bounce house filled the streets. This will become an annual event. They are now in the process of planning a multi-cultural Festival for Saturday, October 13th.

2018 Major Event Dates Mark your calendars now! We have a fun line-up of 6 major events slated to take place in 2018. They are the following: • June 2 - The 16th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival will take place in Kingsway Plaza located at 220 W. Kings Highway on June 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Over 75 potters from all over North Carolina and Virginia will be there with their beautiful creations. There will be door prizes all day and demonstrations. • July 21 Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest • August 9 - Grown & Gathered • August 25 - Touch-A-Truck • Sept. 14 & 15 RiverFest Fiesta in The Park The City of Eden conducted a Hispanic Heritage event in Grogan Park on May 8th with 260 Eden 5th graders from our Eden elementary schools. It was a beautiful afternoon in Grogan Park. The kids experienced authentic Mexican food, a

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Because it can spread quickly, melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It can be deadly. But it doesn’t have to be. You can take steps to protect yourself and detect this skin cancer before it makes its move. Protect your skin. Sunscreen is an equal-opportunity provider. It doesn’t matter the color of your skin, it doesn’t matter how easily you tan. You still need it to protect yourself. In our store, you can find a wide array of sunscreens. Each carries a sun protection factor (SPF). The higher the SPF, the more you are protected from skin damage and skin cancer. Also look for a broad-spectrum sunscreen. That’s one that protects against both ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B—rays that can increase your chances of skin cancer. If you have questions about any of this, be sure to check in with me. Know the signs. Here’s an easy way to remember what to look for the ABCDEs of melanoma: Asymmetry. One-half the mole is different from the other half. Border. The edges are poorly defined, irregular, or scalloped. Color. The color varies from one area to another. It might be white, red, or blue. Or it might have shades of tan, brown, or black. Diameter. When first diagnosed, melanoma is often larger than the size of a pencil eraser. Evolving. Moles or skin lesions often look different from other moles. Or they may be changing in size, shape, or color. Skin cancer may show up in other ways, too: You might have a slowly growing thick patch of skin that looks like a scar. You might have spots that are bleeding, painful, or itchy. Or you might have a band of dark skin around a toenail or fingernail or a dark streak under a nail. Do you find it hard to keep track of skin changes like these? Try using the Body Mole Map available at the website of the American Academy of Dermatology. Examine your skin. Look for warning signs of melanoma. The point is to check all areas of your body. So you don’t miss any areas, try to check in the same order each time. Look in a mirror and check your front, back, and sides. Check forearms, underarms, palms, legs, and feet. Don’t miss the soles and spaces between your toes. Use a hand mirror to check areas you can’t otherwise see, like your scalp, the back of your neck, and your buttocks. Better yet? Have your spouse or partner get trained in spotting skin cancer. A recent study showed how effective this can be. This approach could be even more important for those at highest risk. That includes people with many moles or a previous history or family history of melanoma. See your doctor. If you have any of signs of melanoma or other skin cancer, do not wait. See a dermatologist right away. This special skin doctor is best trained in diagnosing skin cancer. Remember: At some point in their lives, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer. Seem like the odds are stacked against you? Not necessarily. If you catch it early, skin cancer—even melanoma—is very treatable.

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Delinquent payment penalty increases for to delinquent Eden water and sewer accounts By Tammie McMichael, Director of Finance

Effective July 1, 2018, the City of Eden will increase the delinquent payment penalty from $25 to $40. Currently, water and sewer customers have 20 days to pay their water bill. We add a

$10 late fee to accounts unpaid by the due date. If the account is still delinquent 10 days after the due date, we charge a $25 delinquent payment penalty. We also pull or lock water meters if the

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account is still delinquent 10 more days after the cutoff date and there is another $25 fee charged to reestablish service. Due to the increase in delinquent accounts, effective July 1 the Water Bill Department will be applying a delinquent payment penalty of $40 directly to the account when the cutoff list is generated and $25 directly to the account when pull/lock meter lists are generated. Water and sewer customers must pay their delinquent bill by 4:30 on the day prior to cutoff. A reminder notice will continue to be mailed out after the due date. The Finance Department offers several convenient ways for you to pay many of your city bills, providing you with levels of convenience, cash management and

benefits from credit card reward programs along with providing a safe, secure and proven way to reduce paperwork, speed up transactions and eliminate errors. • Option I: Electronic payments for water bills, recreation payments and other miscellaneous payments using all major credit and debit cards, via the Internet at www.edennc.us. • Option II: MasterCards, Visa cards and debit cards at the counter or MasterCards and Visa cards by phone (336-623-2110, option 1). • Option III: Automatic bank draft - customers who prefer to pay by bank draft must come to the Finance Department to set up their account. • Option IV: Payment drop box is located in front of City Hall.

Just drive up, fill out the envelope and insert your bill and payment. Finance Department personnel will be checking the box at 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each business day to collect the payments. We hope you will take the time to consider each of these payment options and hopefully one will work for you. The city does not charge additional fees for these payment types. Our employees are eager to provide both service and information to those who request it. If you do not find the information you seek within our website, please stop by the Finance Department at City Hall or call 336-6232110, option 1 for a personal response to your inquiry.

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The Draper High School Class of 1952 celebrated their 66th Class Reunion May 19, 2018 at the Draper Pentecostal Holiness Church. The Ten classmates present were: 1st row left to right Calvin Gilley, Supply, NC; Ira Stultz , Mt Ulla, NC; Robert Steagall, Kernersville, NC; Jerry Johnson, Danville, VA. 2nd row left to right: CB Tiller, Somerset, KY; Earl Hammock, Eden, NC; Elwood Stultz, Eden, NC; Curtis Giles, Pensacola, FL; Carl Chatman, Axton, VA. Present but not pictured, Eleanor S Perdue, Eden, NC.

JUNE 2018 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 11 # From the Desks of Eden City Hall Continued from Page 9 ing in a separate text in order to prevent the password being changed. What is really happening is the scammer has requested a password change on the victim’s account. That request sends a code to the real account owner to verify that they actually want the password changed. And by sending the attacker that code back, you’re enabling the bad guys to complete the password change, and now they have access to the account and all the email. The City of Eden and Information Technology Department urges all of our citizens to remain vigilant and to take a TNO (Trust No One) stance when it comes to text messages and e-mails they weren’t expecting.

Municipal Services Department Klyce Street River Access and Draper Landing River Access The City of Eden has been awarded a $100,000 Duke Energy Water Resources Fund Grant for the development of a new river access at the Klyce Street and for improvements to the Draper Landing river access. We are currently in the process of surveying the property at Klyce Street in preparation for this project and are currently making arrangements to replace the steps at the Draper Landing river access. Dash Cameras On Refuse Collection Trucks The City of Eden has recently installed dash cameras on the refuse collection trucks to improve efficiency and safety for the citizens as well as to document situations where refuse collection cans may or may not be out for collection when the truck arrives for collection.

Reminder City No Longer Picks-Up Used Car Tires The City of Eden will no longer pick up used car tires, residents must take them to the Rockingham County Landfill for disposal. This is due to a recommendation the City received from the Department of Environmental Quality and a City ordinance change that was approved by the City Council on April 18, 2017. The Landfill will accept the tires at no cost, unless it has a wheel on it, and in that event, they will charge $0.50 to remove the wheel.

Parks & Recreation Department Community Accents Program & Parks & Recreation Radio Program - Staff will participat in the Community Accents Program with WLOE (Wonderful Land of Eden) radio on June 8th. We remain involved in these community outreach efforts in an effort to update residents about the programs being offered by the

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Department. Opening of Mill Avenue Pool The Mill Avenue Pool opened for the summer season on May 26. For more information please call 336-623-2110 Extension 3030 or email Ms. Georgette Spence at gspence@edennc.us. Summer Day Camp Program The Summer Day Camp Program will begin on June 5th and run through August 17th. For more information please call 336-623-2110 Extension 3030 or email Ms. Georgette Spence at gspence@edennc.us. Concert in the Park Series & Cruise In The Concert in the Park/Cruise In at Freedom Park will be held on the last Saturday of each month through October 2018. For more information please call 336-623-2110 Extension 3030 or email Ms. Georgette Spence at gspence@edennc.us. Matrimony Creek Greenway Project The Matrimony Creek Greenway Project is moving forward. The Street Division continues to work on installing stone, gravel, and granite dust for the nature trail. The project is on schedule to be completed by June 30, 2018. The Contractor for the restrooms has met with the Collection & Distribution Division personnel to determine where the water and sewer tap ins will be located. The contractor has indicated the restrooms should be completed sometime in mid-June.

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the Finance Department are not compatible with US Postal regulations and, therefore, do not geocode with the GIS data when information is requested on water/sewer customers. Staff from Public Works have requested new sewer map books for their trucks. Staff in the Planning and Inspections Department is updating the grid maps and are preparing to print the up to date books. Historic Preservation Commission The Historic Preservation Commission again discussed the steeple replacement of the First Baptist Church. The Commission will begin updating the current historic properties inventory, as this has not been done in 20+ years. Staff will evaluate the current condition of each property (several hundred properties), whether it has been demolished, and also assess properties that are not on the list which would now qualify. An update to the Commission on the proposed development of the Spray Cotton Mill was also provided. Strategic Planning Comm. The organizational meeting of the Strategic Planning Commission was held on May 4th. Ms. Dana Weston was elected as their chairman. The members will serve staggering terms in the same fashion as our

Small town businessman Bill Wood opened the Railroad Cafe in 1957 on the edge of the Draper Village in Eden. The home-cooked fare has been on the grill for 65 years now. A long-time favorite of locals, the restaurant has a small town eatery atmosphere in sight of an active railroad and abandoned station. In the family for decades, the restaurant passed down in the 70’s from father to son Homer Wood, and in 2014 to Homer’s daughter Wendy Wood. Wendy, who began work in her teens, loves to talk to the locals many of whom she has known since her childhood. Wendy’s daughter Kaitie, who is now 37, has worked at the café since she herself was 13. The town wishes this wonderful gem a much longer run in the community.

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Collections – Previous & Proposed Monthly statements were mailed to all property owners having an outstanding balance due to the City of Eden. In addition, we will follow-up on any title transfers or foreclosures. $1,250.00 has been received during the past month for outstanding code enforcement actions. Code Enforcement – Previous & Proposed 32 notices have been mailed by certified mail and first class mail for code violations since my last report. We recently sought out interested contractors for a rotation list for our nuisance abatement program. The first of those jobs was given to Crawford’s Plumbing. They began the cleanup of 718 Davis Street on May 9th. GIS – Previous & Proposed Staff members from Planning and Inspections, Engineering and Finance continue to work on locating water meters. Since the location of the meters are not identified in x/y coordinates when they are installed, the data is not available to add to the GIS maps. Address formats used in

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dy the problem and keep the rabies virus from threatening pets and people. North Carolina State law requires a rabies vaccination for every dog and cat over the age of four months. People may be exposed to the rabies virus from the saliva, spinal fluid, or brain tissue of a rabid animal. The exposure may be by a bite or scratch from a rabid animal or from saliva that gets on a pet after the pet fights with a rabid animal. A person may be exposed if he or she has scratches, cuts or abrasions on their skin and contacts the saliva of a rabid animal. A person may also be exposed if saliva from a rabid animal contacts a mucous membrane. Rockingham County Animal Shelter at 250 Cherokee Camp Rd. offers a 1-year rabies vaccination for cats and dogs for $10 during their daily hours of operation. On behalf of the Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services, we would like to acknowledge Rockingham County Animal Shelter for providing low cost rabies vaccinations on a daily basis. If you have any questions about rabies vaccination, please contact Angel Wyatt at 336-3428183 or the Rockingham County Animal Shelter at 336-394-0075.

Musical Theatre Camp Please come join us for our annual Musical Theatre Camp – BROADWAY BLAST! Sponsored by the MadisonMayodan Recreation Department and DeHart Dance Theatre, this camp will take you through many facets of musical theatre – acting, singing, and dance. Students will learn to perform as well as learn auditioning skills while building self-esteem, confidence and teamwork. Instructors with years of experience in performing and directing will be teaching various skills and techniques at the camp as well. There will also be an end of camp production on the last day to showcase students’ talents. Camp Director, Deana DeHart, is an exciting, creative and very motivating instructor. She has spent over 20 years as a choreographer for Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia as well as also doing shows for Carnival Cruise Line. She is also currently running dance programs in the area. Broadway Blast will be held at the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department June 18th – June 22nd. Ages 7 – 15 may participate the entire week of camp from 10:00 – 4:00pm for the cost of $125.00. To pre-register or for more information, contact Lauren at the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department at (336) 548-2789. Space is limited, so register today!

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life

Library hits the road Rockingham County Public Library has a brand new Bookmobile! The purchase of the new Rockingham County Bookmobile is made possible by funding from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Thanks to this grant award in the amount of $100,000 from the State Library, support from the Rockingham County Commissioners, and collaboration with the Rockingham County Board of Elections in promotion of voter registration, a handsome new Rockingham County Public Library Bookmobile will be on the road Monday April 30th to serve the county with updated equipment and services! The former bookmobile sustained a serious breakdown two years ago on National Bookmobile Day, and necessary parts could no longer be obtained to repair it. The new and improved Bookmobile is not only safe and roadworthy, it is equipped with technology for the 21st Century including robust WI-FI, laptop computers, tablets for use while visiting the Bookmobile, and the ability to make copies. Bookmobile patrons will now be able to go online to complete job applications, create and print resumes, and access a wealth of resources available through NCLIVE, the state electronic library. NCLIVE offers reliable information for homework, science projects, and research papers, free test preparation for numerous career and academic tests, e-books, videos, and a free language learning program. Bookmobile patrons will also enjoy browsing and ordering books online through the NC Cardinal Library system which offers items from over 150 public library branches across the state. The friendly bookmobile staff is available to assist patrons in becoming acquainted with the new technology and to teach mini-classes on popular subjects. The Rockingham County Outreach team is thrilled to have a new vehicle with which to serve the community. Outreach Coordinator Calvert Smith says that she is excited and “so proud of the Outreach Team for carrying through these last two years and for maintaining, and in some cases, increasing our circulation and service." Outreach Team Member Rachel Fetzer is “excited to present this new bookmobile to our patrons,” and “to serve the community more efficiently.” She adds, “We want to thank all our patrons for bearing with us and for supporting us these last two years." Outreach Team member Leigh Baillargeon says that she is “looking forward to the next chapter for our bookmobile patrons,” and that “the new bookmobile will serve us all well into the future with new and exciting features, including free Wi-Fi and computer access.” She encourages Bookmobile patrons across the county to “come out and see how we can serve you!”

Shiloh Fire District Receives New Rating after Inspection North Carolina Insurance Commissioner/State Fire Marshal Mike Causey recently announced that the Shiloh Fire Department completed inspection and has received a Fire Insurance Protection Class rating of a 4/9E effective September 1, 2018. The Shiloh Fire Insurance District was previously rated as a protection class 7/9S. The district’s area past 5 travel miles from the fire station will still remain a protection class 9E. The inspection, conducted by officials with the Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM), is required on a regular basis as part of the North Carolina Response Rating System (NCRRS). Among other things, the routine inspections look for proper staffing levels, sufficient equipment, and proper maintenance of equipment, communications capabilities and availability of a water source. The NCRRS rating system ranges from a 1 (highest) to a 10 (lowest) rating with most rural departments falling into the 9S category. While lower ratings do not necessarily indicate poor service, a higher rating does suggest that a department is overall better equipped to respond to fires in its district. Higher ratings can also significantly lower homeowners insurance rates in that

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JUNE 2018 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 13 # From the Desks of Eden City Hall... Continued from Page 11 other Planning Organization boards and commissions. It was decided to meet quarterly and at other times as necessary. The next meeting is August 2018. Various members of city staff discussed projects that have been undertaken during fiscal year 2017-2018 and it was noted that large amounts of grant funds had been obtained to further the effectiveness of the Positively Eden initiatives. Community Appearance Commission The Community Appearance Commission purchased plants and installed them in the planters in the Downtown Leaksville, Downtown Draper areas. Blight and Local Code Enforcement Impacts In our Positively Eden Strategic Plan, there is a strong emphasis on local code enforcement. Several efforts are underway to improve the program and the proposed 2018-2019 budget reflects increased spending for the current year. Director of Planning & Inspections Kelly Stultz has studying “Vacant Properties the True Costs to Communities” and “Implementing A Coordinated Approach to Address the Systemic Causes of Vacancy and Abandonment in High Point North Carolina”. These publications offer suggestions of a way that through GIS data and an interdepartmental committee, we might be able to identify the worst of the worst and track endangered properties. She plans to share more about these ideas in the coming months. Ashton Way Apartments Work in underway on the Ashton Way Apartments being constructed by Wynnefield Development on East Harris Place.

maps, etc. for the requested rezoning of property from I-1 to PUD-MU (PUD-Mixed Use). This case was heard by Planning Board on March 27th and they are recommending approval by the City Council. Spray Cotton Mills, LLC This firm, managed by Mr. Mark Bishopric, has submitted the preapplication for improvements to the former Spray Mercantile Property. This is a separate tract from the re-zoning approved in March. The application is for our Commercial Development Incentive Grant. Urban Forestry Grant – Draper Pocket Park Staff prepared the grant application, narrative, maps etc. for the Draper Pocket Park and formerly submitted the grant for consideration. Draper Public Space Staff prepared plans for improvements to a small public space located at corner of Stadium and Fieldcrest. The property owner has been consulted and approved the concept as did the Draper Merchants. Improvements will include landscaping, a bench and walkway. Construction has begun on the walkway. This is a project of the Com. Appearance Commission. Tree Board The Tree Board met on April 16th and welcomed their newest member, Mr. Mike Corum. The board discussed plans for the celebration of Arbor Day. Staff will coordinate with the schools to set dates for the programs. In addition, the Board has agreed to work with a local Boy Scout on an Eagle Scout project to do tree identification on the greenway.

North Carolina Department of Transportation Projects (NCDOT):

EPA AOC and Mandatory Projects to Stop Sanitary Sewer Overflows This EPA Administrative Order on Consent project includes over $33,725,000 worth of sewer improvements that will be completed in the next four years. This project is funded with a $16,660,000 principle forgiveness grant, a $15,000,000 zero percent interest loan and $2,056,600 from the City of Eden. This undertaking is a massive project that will see sewer line improvements in virtually every corner of the City. The Water Infrastructure Section of NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources approved our Engineering Report for this work. This clears the way for the engineering design work. Our design and bid specifications will be submitted for approval on or before October 1, 2018 and the approval is expected by February 1, 2019. Bidding and award of the of the project should be completed by June 1, 2019 with construction starting shortly thereafter and running through mid to late 2021. We anticipate that the EPA AOC will be completely satisfied by the April 22, 2022 deadline established by the EPA. Though we

Highway #14 and King’s Highway Interchange Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning and Inspections recently attended a meeting at the NCDOT office concerning a project to improve the intersection of Highway #14 and King’s Highway. This project has been moved up in priority and preparations will begin this year. There are several options for the project and NCDOT plans to meet with the city when they have questions answered about some of the possible configurations. The Eden City Council will have an opportunity to weigh in on the project before final approval. NCDOT Bridge Replacement Project on Highway #14 North The City has been contacted by NCDOT officials concerning the bridge replacement project on north Highway #14. This replacement project appears to be moving toward construction fairly soon. Spray Cotton Mill Rezoning Request (Z-02-18) Staff prepared the case report,

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had significant rainfall during this reporting period, we had no sanitary sewer overflows due to inflow and infiltration from rainfall. The additional sewer projects ahead of us over the next four years will allow us to push well past the tipping point we are at now, and will allow the city to handle rainfall from 5 to 10-year storm events without having overflows well into the future.

Notice of wastewater discharge Notice of discharge of untreated wastewater entering surface waters Two sanitary sewer overflows were reported by the City of Eden on Friday May 18th, 2018. The first overflow occurred at Railroad Pump Station located at 11540 NC Hwy 770, Eden. This overflow was first reported at 1:29 PM on May 18th and ended at 8:05 AM on Saturday, May 19th. A total estimated volume of 4,500 gallons of untreated sewage was released into Dry Creek which flows into the Dan River. The second overflow occurred at Covenant Branch Pump Station located at 699 Lake Street. This overflow was first reported at 6:12 PM on May 18th and ended at 7:47 AM on Saturday, May 19th. A total estimated volume of 14,900 gallons of untreated sewage was released into Covenant Branch which flows into the Dan River. *There were no fish kills and all sewage reached the respective streams Mark Bullins Water and Sewer Construction Projects Manager. P. O. Box 70 Eden, North Carolina 27289 (336) 623-2110-ext 3033

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Freedom Park Nature Trail / RV Pads Opened The City of Eden opened the Freedom Park Nature Trail and RV Pads to the public on April 23, 2018. Anyone wishing to use the Freedom Park RV Pads will need to fill out an application and pay a rental fee for this use. There are 10 RV Pads with water, sewer, and electrical hook-ups. The cost is $25 per night for City residents and $40 per night for Non-City residents. The Nature Trail is open Monday – Sunday from sun up to sun down. Freedom Park is an alcohol free and smoke free facility. Listed below are the rules that apply to the Freedom Park RV Pad Rentals. A Ribbon Cutting for this facility will take place on May 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 336-623-2110. FREEDOM PARK RV PAD RULES • ALL CAMPERS MUST CHECK-IN. Check-in and check-out time is 3:00 p.m. • Site Stay Allowances-Daily Sites- Stay for 10 days, leave campground for 15 days. • NO ALCOHOL is allowed on the premises; any violation will result in suspension and/or police/ranger/camp host involvement. • The person(s) registered for the campsite must be 18 and older and present during the

nights. Adults should be present with anyone under 18 staying on the site. • Visitors should not be left alone or in charge of the campsite. • All visitors must leave the park at 10:00 p.m. NOTE!! Campers must let their visitors out of the front gate when it is secured. • Camping is only permitted on the designated campsite assigned to you, and you must camp in the designated area on your site.

If you are not sure about whether you are on the correct designated campsite or area please contact the camp host or a park staff. • No more than 2 vehicles will be allowed on a campsite. Use of vacant campsites to park vehicles on is prohibited. If you have more than two vehicles you will be ticketed by the police or ranger. Other vehicles are to be parked in designated parking lots throughout the park; normally this does not include the grass. • The park gate will be closed during the designated closing time of the park. Campers must use the combination gate access code that was provided to them to leave and enter when the gate

is closed. • “Quiet Time” begins at 10:00 p.m. and should be observed by ALL campers. • After 10:00 p.m., there is to be no bicycling or golf cart riding. Children, under the age of 16, must be escorted to any other areas of the park/camping area by an adult. Small flashlights should be used for guidance. • No loud music at any time will be tolerated. • No one under the age of 16 may drive a golf cart. Golf carts should be electric. In addition, no ATV’s are authorized. • Pets are not to be left outside unattended at any time and MUST BE ON A LEASH. • No plastic or inflatable pools allowed. • Maintain neat / clean campsite. Do not leave food or trash our, not clothes lines, and don’t leave itmes lyng around that can be stolen. The City of Eden is not responsible for damaged or stolen property, so secure all belongings. • The Parks & Recreation Supervisor has the authority to contact the authorities if needed to maintain an orderly camping area. *No refund will be given for anyone whom violates a role or has been evicted from their campsite. All refunds must be granted by the Parks and Recreation Supervisor or Designee.

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Sponsored by the Eden Parks and Recreation Department and held the last Saturday of each month. There are 50/50 drawings, concessions, cornhole, door prizes and more. These events are held at the Kiwanis Amphitheatre at Freedom Park in Eden. Cruz In starts at 5:50. Live music starts at 6:30 pm. Event is open to the public and FREE. Bring your Lawn Chairs! Mark your calendars! Sat., June 30 6:30 Skyline Drive (Bluegrass)

Eden Youth Council – The Eden Youth Council organized and hosted a city-wide elementary school kickball tournament for the Eden elementary schools: grades 3-5 on Saturday, May 5th. There were 74 students that participated in this event. Members of the Eden Youth Council served as coaches and the Eden Parks and Recreation Department provided the umpires. The Youth Council provided pizza and Gatorade for the kids. The winner of this year’s tournament was Douglass Elementary School. The members of this team were presented a team trophy and recognized by the Mayor and members of City Council during their meeting on May 15th. Congratulations!

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 fire district. A rating below a 6 can lower insurance ratings for businesses and commercial properties. "I'd like to congratulate Chief Robert Stanley for the department's performance and for the hard work of all the department members," said Commissioner Causey. "The citizens of the Shiloh Fire Districts should rest easy knowing they have a fine group of firefighters protecting them and their property in case of an emergency." Rockingham County Fire Marshal Robert Cardwell congratulated Chief Stanley and the staff of the Shiloh Fire Department as well. Cardwell stated “Shiloh Fire Department has work very diligent on this overall district-wide Protection Class 4 Rating. This is an obvious indication of the efforts; hard work and the dedication these men and women have made that serve and protect the citizens of the Shiloh Fire District. .

Marcus Slade, North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ (NCACC) County Management Fellow in Rockingham County; Cherry Berry, NC Dept. of Labor Commissioner; Chris Elliott, Rockingham County Safety & Risk Manager.

Safety Awards Presented The N.C. Department of Labor’s (NCDOL) Safety Awards Program recognizes private and public firms throughout the state that achieve and maintain good safety records. Rockingham County Safety & Risk Manager Chris Elliott completed Rockingham County's applications and was successful in receiving eight gold awards. Elliott and Marcus Slade, NC Association of County Commissioners' (NCACC) County Management Fellow in Rockingham County, accepted eight safety awards from NCDOL Commissioner Cherry Berry, on April 26th, at Embassy Suites in Greensboro. Rockingham County Government's First Year OSHA Gold Awards included the following: Rockingham County Administrative Office/Legal Department Rockingham County Engineering and Public Utilities Department Rockingham County Fire Marshal's Office Rockingham County Human Resources Rockingham County Inspections Department Rockingham County Public Health Department Rockingham County Sheriff's Office Rockingham County Tax Department The N.C. Department of Labor’s Safety Awards Program is designed to stimulate interest in accident prevention and to promote safety in the workplace by providing an incentive to employers and employees to maintain a safe and healthful workplace. To qualify for an annual safety award, a firm must: • Have no fatalities during the calendar year at the site or location for which the award was given; and • Have maintained an incidence rate at least 50 percent below the average for its particular industry group. There are two award levels distributed - gold and silver. The Gold Award is based on the days away, restricted, transferred (DART) rate, which includes cases of days away from work, restricted activity or job transfer. The Silver Award is based only on cases with days away from work. They are recorded when the worker misses at least one full day of work, not including the day of the injury.

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Community Partners to Host Leadership Rockingham As a joint effort, we are implementing Leadership Rockingham 2018-2019. Leadership Rockingham is a multi-dimensional program developed by the Rockingham Community College Foundation and the three Chambers of Commerce in Rockingham County. Leadership Rockingham is designed for individuals that have demonstrated a commitment to their community through service and possess leadership potential. Participants will be exposed to group problem solving, personality profile, and creative thinking scenarios. This leadership opportunity will provide participants

with activities and experiences throughout Rockingham County. The exploration days will include touring Eden, Reidsville, Madison, Mayodan, Stoneville, Wentworth, and Rockingham County. Leadership Rockingham has a rich history in our community graduating over 20 classes of business leaders. This program began in 1996 with seed money from Duke Energy. Over time, it has changed and developed according to the needs of the community. Local businesses are encouraged to enroll their employees as a professional development opportunity. Applications are available at

the Rockingham Community College Foundation Office, Your Local Chambers of Commerce, and Online at www.rockinghamcc.edu Application Deadline: Friday July 13, 2018. For additional information, please see below: RCC Foundation (336) 3424261 Ext 2141/2201 or Sarwic2369@rockinghamcc.edu Eden Chamber: (336) 623-3336 or president@edenchamber.com Reidsville Chamber: (336) 3498481 or president@reidsvillechamber.org Western Rockingham Chamber: (336) 548-6248 or director@wrcchamber.com

Dog Park...Continued from Page 1 • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. • Max. of two dogs per handler. • Owners must dispose of waste properly in the designated on-site containers. • No food, drinks or glass containers in training area. • No animals other than dogs shall be permitted in the area. • Smoking, alcoholic beverages and food are not permitted within the fenced areas. • No prong, pinch, spiked or choke collars. • Dogs must be leashed when entering and leaving the park. • Dogs must wear I.D. and per state law (NCGS 130A-190) must wear rabies tag at all times. • All dog bites must be reported (NCGS 130A-196). If a bite occurs, give your name and phone number to the other dog’s owner. For non-emergency assistance call 336-623-9755. FOR ALL EMERGENCIES CALL 9-1-1 • For questions or to report a problem with the facility, please call Eden Parks & Recreation at 336-623-2110 option #3. Office hours are Mon. – Fri. 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Toilets are not trashcans! By Melinda Ward, Wastewater Superintendent

The City has tried several different ways to inform citizens about the problems with our sewer system. We are currently under an EPA Administrative Order by Consent, which basically means that all of our sewer problems have gotten federal attention, and we now have to spend lots of money to fix everything in the timeframe that the federal government wants. The reality of the situation is one that many municipalities are facing on a regular basis. Pipes wear out and the amount of flow changes over time to either be too much or too little. To keep everything up is a tedious and expensive task, which our crews work hard to do with what resources they can find. What we can’t seem to stop are the problems caused by our users. Grease and trash are things that can cause minor problems to become major ones really quick. Grease has always been an issue, but we work hard with our restaurants to reduce what actually makes it into the sewer. Residents on the other hand need to be reminded that any amount of grease produced should never make it to the drain. Do what you can to wipe pots, pans, and even plates and discard what you wipe up in the trash, properly. We are not just talking about pure grease either. All meats as well as other food additives such as dressings contain some amount of grease or oil. PLEASE, do what you can to reduce how much actually makes it to the pipes. Also, if you have a garbage disposal, again, PLEASE don’t put discarded food down it. It really

isn’t supposed to take ALL garbage since it ends up in our sewers. The other major issue that has grown out of control in the past decade is wipes. They are becoming an ugly word in the wastewater world. The majority are not designed to break down so they really aren’t flushable. Our industry has been waging a war against these companies to better represent their products, but it’s a slow process. We don’t care if you use these products and feel that you can’t live without them, but PLEASE don’t flush them. Every bathroom should have a nearby trashcan that they can throw them in along with any other paper or plastic product that is not toilet paper. We see so many items make it to our plant for us to deal with, but some don’t even make it that far. When the trash and even the grease come together in our pipes, they can get stuck together and eventually form clogs or blockages. These blockages are usually what causes our sewers to overflow, which in turn gets more attention from the state and federal government. We are again asking for our residents to realize how this affects them and the simple steps that they can follow to help us out. This actually applies to everyone in the area, not just Eden residents. If you are on a septic system, you need to realize the impact you’re having on your own system. All of the trash that you send down your pipes causes your septic system to fill up faster than it should, which means that you will be

having it pumped more often. You will also see more plumbing problems if you really abuse the system because they could clog up your pipes before it even makes it out of your house. The last thing you ever want is for your sewer pipes to backup and overflow in your house. That’s not something you can just clean up. It usually requires special cleaning and remodeling to fix the damage. Plus, when you get your septic system pumped out, where do you think it goes? The majority from the local areas goes to the City’s wastewater plant. We have seen a huge increase in the number of wipes along with other trash coming from our septic collection. This adds to the cost that we spend on disposing of these products in the landfill. It is much easier on everyone if all residents would throw their trash away properly immediately after use instead of pushing it downstream to be dealt with later. The following is a list that was compiled from another city showing the most prominent items found in the sewers. It’s listed as “The Dirty Dozen:” baby wipes, facial wipes, cotton buds (Q-tips), cleansing pads, toilet paper tubes, medicines, cigarettes, band aids, diapers, tampons, tampon applicators, and sanitary pads. Really, toilet paper is the only product designed to break down, so when in doubt, throw it out…IN THE TRASH! If you have questions about how to deal with these products, please feel free to contact me at 336-627-1009, ext. 130.

Rockingham Wellness Center June schedule All events at the Rocking-ham Wellness Center are free and open to the public. 509 S. Van Buren Road, Eden, NC 27288. Re-occurring monthly events: • Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings occur on Thursdays from 12:00 – 1:00pm • Art 101 occurs each Friday from 1:00-2:00pm Taught by Sara Brewer/Olga Diaz- Materials provided. • The Power of Breathing and Relaxation - Thursdays from 3:00pm- 4:00pm. Breathing and relaxation techniques promotes overall wellness and can reduce the symptoms of many health problems brought on by stress such as colds, high blood pressure, anxiety, and depression. No registration is required. • Anyone can draw on Mon. from 3:00pm- 4:00pm - Everyone is born an artist, until someone tells them they aren’t. Kai Benton, local artist, is determined to prove that anyone can draw if they are willing to work on developing the skill. Activities like painting, sculpting, drawing, and photography are relaxing and rewarding hobbies. Art supplies are provided. • Bingo each Wednesday from 3:00- 4:00pm • Chronic Pain Warriors Support Group the second Tuesday from 11:00am- 1:00pm Chronic pain affects both the individual and the people they love. This group plans events and speakers. Join members for refreshments and fellowship.

Thanks to community from Douglass Elementary PTO On April 14, 2018 the community came together to support Douglass Elementary School PTO’s Spring Carnival. The PTO would like to take this time to thank the following vendors, donors, and supporters of the Spring Carnival. We would also like to thank the parents and volunteers who helped to make this event a success. Cassie Burchell, James Scales, Dick’s Drive-In, Mitchell’s Drug, Renee Warren, Roadside Gypsy, Brad Fisher,

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

Whether big or small, economic development is the catalyst to a City’s growth. City leaders, along with County and Chamber officials, are always on the lookout for ways to bring in new businesses and industries and to keep our existing corporate partners here. We hate to see any business close, be it an industry with hundreds of workers, or a small “Mom & Pop” business with a minimum number of employees. All of these combine to create the fabric of small town life. Reidsville officials have been working hard, along with their County counterparts, to bring new economic development to our City. Much of it has been based on helping local industries and businesses expand. At a City Council Retreat held earlier this year, the City’s Economic Development Director Jeff Garstka listed several items of good news related to area businesses. He hinted at the possibility of a major industry expansion producing some 300 jobs. That announcement was made recently when Governor Roy Cooper came to Reidsville to share that Albaad, located in the City’s industrial park, was planning an expansion that would lead the company to open a second location at an existing site. When the company announced its plans, the City felt it won in several ways. First, the company is bringing 302 new jobs and some $45 million in new investment, which helps our tax base. That alone is wonderful! But secondly, it also shows Albaad’s commitment to Reidsville. And third, it also makes use of an existing building (Ball Corporation on Barnes Street) that had been sitting empty. The Ball facility had not even been put on the market before Albaad leased it from a third-party investor who bought it within a year of Ball’s operations closing.

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Several members of Reidsville City Council pose, above, with Governor Roy Cooper at the announcement of Albaad’s expansion in April Of course, there are also the opportunities for more people to come to work and live in Reidsville because of these kinds of announcements, which, again adds to our tax base. In some cases, other businesses affiliated with these industries may eye Reidsville as a good location to be. There are a lot of benefits that can be reaped from such large scale development. Unfortunately, such large scale announcements don’t happen every day. Reidsville has been blessed to have two such announcements in the past two years. Then-Governor Pat McCrory came to Reidsville in September of 2016 to announce the grand opening of Unifi’s Repreve Processing Center at its plant here. The opening involved more than $28 million in investment by the company and the need for 87 new jobs. Since then, Unifi has acquired the dyed yarn business from National Spinning Company and transferred about 45 jobs to Reidsville. However, small and medium-sized businesses also contribute to keeping a city moving forward. Garstka noted that in the past year or so, we have been lucky to have benefitted from several expansion announcements. It started with SmithCarolina noting in June of last

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year its plans to expand with a second manufacturing location in Reidsville and add 10 new jobs. Then in September of last year, Plastic Revolutions, a full-service plastic recycler, announced it would add 35 jobs with the expansion of its processing plant on Barnes Street. Bibey Machine and Fabrication said in November it would be expanding its business by purchasing the 78,000square-foot building adjacent to its existing facility on Industrial Drive. On the heels of that Elevated Environmental said it would expand its operation after purchasing the former Reidsville Armory building on North East Market Street and along with it, 10-20 new jobs. Foss Industrial Recycling came before Reidsville City Council in April to ask for a special use permit to allow them to construct an equipment shop at their Watlington Industrial Drive location. The addition of that shop means three new jobs are needed, according to company officials. But it isn’t only the large and mid-sized businesses that seem to be thriving. The downtown area and Freeway Drive business district have seen a lot of changes in recent years. And while jobs and machinery investment help the City monetarily, a lot of these small business changes help stimulate the local economy by bringing in new visitors and providing a great quality of living for our residents. Not to mention that these renovations and additions help improve the City aesthetically. Especially in the downtown area, businesses seem to come and go, either due to retirements or shutdowns. Yet some mainstays like Pelham Transportation have been able to add a few jobs while some new enterprises, such as Sip Coffee House and The Thrift Shack, are also making their presence known, among others. Back on Market Street, Sophisticated Soul has joined other longtime eateries in the

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Are you ready for some summer reading but have fines on your library card? To help summer readers, Rockingham County Public Libraries will sponsor a FOOD FOR FINES program now through June 11th, 2018 at all library branches and the bookmobile. For each non-perishable food item donated, $1.00 in fines will be waived. (The only exception is Ramen-type noodles which will receive a credit of $.25/pack, or 4 packs for the credit of $1.00.) This offer is for fines only; donated food cannot be applied to lost materials or damaged charges. Please check to make sure that items have not passed their expiration date and that cans are not dented. Items donated to the Eden Library and Bookmobile will be distributed to the Salvation Army. Items donated to the Reidsville Library will be donated to the Outreach Center. Items donated to the Madison, Mayodan and Stoneville Libraries will be donated to the Hands of God Ministry. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted at all the branches even if there are no fines to waive. It’s a great way to give back to the community and to get ready for a summer of reading!

"TEAM UP TO CLEAN UP" Rockingham County Schools Project 3 The next "TEAM UP TO CLEAN UP" Community Sweep Day is scheduled from 8 a.m. until noon, Saturday, June 16th, at Rockingham County High School, 180 High School Rd., Reidsville, NC, 27320. Rockingham County Government and Rockingham County Schools invite you, your family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues to participate in the third “TEAM UP TO CLEAN UP” session for this school year. You are invited to work in landscaping areas, pick up litter, clean windows, paint, and spruce up Rockingham County High. Rockingham County Commissioner Craig Travis and Rockingham County Schools Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Sonja Parks, said the goal is to enhance school buildings/grounds; school/community pride; and community involvement. Their original goal was to duplicate the“TEAM UP TO CLEAN UP” sessions in different parts of the school district to beautify public schools. All local citizens are encouraged to take pride in schools and the community by participating. Volunteer groups, churches, and organizations interested in this project may call Travis at 336.432.4598 or email ctravis@co.rockingham.nc.us Over 500 volunteers helped to clean up, fix up, and paint up Moss Street Elementary, South End Elementary, Reidsville Middle, and Reidsville High in August. Many volunteers also joined together in Oct. to spruce up and expand the clean-up project at Dillard Elementary, Stoneville Elementary, Western Rockingham Middle, and McMichael High. Please join the “TEAM UP TO CLEAN UP” crew on June 16th, to make Rockingham County Schools and the community, a beautiful place to work, live, and learn. www.MyRockinghamCountyNC.com

McLain earns presetigious Award from state Rockingham County Commissioner Mark Richardson recently presented one of the most prestigious state awards from the Governor of North Carolina to Pamela McLain, Clerk to the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. She received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for over 36 years

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Reidsville & Wentworth Group effort brings Veteran’s Memorial to back to life Keystone Foods Gives Makeover to Veterans Memorial Many drivers passed by the small Veterans Memorial located near the front of Jaycee Park on South Scales Street without even knowing it was there. The history behind the marker is largely unknown although there may be some local residents who remember when it was erected in 1968. However, that didn’t deter Keystone Foods on Equity Drive when the company was looking for a team building and community service project for its employees. Keystone asked the City if it knew of the history behind the monument. City officials could find no records about the monument at the City or at the Reidsville Library. Copies of the Reidsville Review from the 1960s were also destroyed in a fire years ago. Keystone Foods staff checked with the local 8297 VFW, but no information or pictures from when the monument was first erected were found. On Easter Monday the plant is shut down for its hourly associates, but Keystone’s salaried associates use the day as an opportunity to celebrate Earth Day as well as provide a service to the local community. Several organizations submitted ideas for the project, including the City of Reidsville. City Manager Preston Mitchell had believed for the past several years that refurbishing of the monument and the erection of a flagpole would be a great project for some interested organization. Keystone liked several aspects of this project. First, it allowed its employees to work outside and secondly, the company likes to be involved in projects that make a positive impact on the community. The neglect of the monument made it a perfect choice for Keystone. “We wanted to draw attention to it to honor our local veterans,” said Tina Williams, Keystone Foods Environmental Manager. “Keystone has a long history of contributing to the communities in which we work and live. We are proud to be part of an organization that understands the importance of community activities such as this.” “We love it when a valued local industry, which already does community outreach like the annual Keystone Cops Road Race, decides to take on such a project as

the refurbishing of the memorial,” said Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker. “It reflects Keystone Foods’ commitment to the community when they put their time and effort in something that honors our veterans.” On Easter Monday, about

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McKinney Sewing and Vacuum 25 Keystone employees, comprised of supervisors and managers, worked some 4-5 hours to complete the memorial makeover. The workers planted shrubs, flowers and a tree around the circular pavement around the monument. They installed benches for seating and erected a flagpole with the United States flag proudly waving. Mulch and compost, donated by Wallace Farms, an Advance composter who uses residual from the Keystone plant in their compost, was put around the outer circle and around the benches, plantings and flagpole. Denning Paint was hired by Keystone to clean the monument and cover the circular concrete surrounding the structure with a cement epoxy to preserve it. Artist Dan Starrett a veteran himself of the Air Force and the Army, designed the project and in eight days beautifully painted the circular pavement, which recognizes and honors all the different branches of service. Starret has previously designed and painted the memorial rocks on Bear Run Road of Hancock in Wentworth and is well known to the VFW and American Legion retiring Commander Wayne Jenkins. The monument on Scales Street was dedicated by the Rockingham County Honor Guard May 22 . The City of Reidsville would love to partner with a business/ industry or Eagle Scout inter-

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

Continued from Page 16 downtown area to provide our citizens and visitors another place to enjoy. Traveling a little further down Scales Street, McDonald’s closed down for a while to complete its building makeover. Even longtime business Pete’s Burgers closed briefly to do some renovations to its building. Freeway Drive has seen a lot of activity over the past couple of years. Under new ownership, the Reidsville Bowling Center has seen a resurgence after its rehab. Verizon built a new store in front of the bowling lanes, and between the two of them, about 15 new jobs have been realized. Dominoes relocated and rehabbed a building there while NAPA Auto Parts left Scales Street but moved into the former Sears building on Freeway. Wendy’s renovated its existing building as well. I am sure I have missed some openings and renovations, but that’s a good thing. It means the list is too long, and I just can’t keep up! We are excited about the future as well. The possibility exists that the State of North Carolina will put its Youth Development Center in Reidsville. That could mean some 126 new jobs for the area. We have been told that Reidsville was selected because of its geographic location with a direct connection to Interstate 40 and 840 along with a congregation of workforce and support businesses for such a facility. Lucky City Brewing has broken ground for its renovations to its Gilmer Street location with plans for the other levels to be used by the Rockingham County Arts Council and the Rockingham County Theatre Guild. The building for Elizabeth’s Pizza is still being upfitted and will hopefully be opening soon along Freeway Drive, and other possi-

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bilities are in the works, but I can’t give away too much! In other news around Reidsville: • Movies @ Market Square June 9. Maybe a little campy but good! The classic Godzilla vs. Mothra will be the second offering for “Movies @ Market Square” starting at 8 p.m. (around dusk) on Saturday, June 9. Bring your chairs and blankets for this movie shown on the lawn of Market Square in downtown Reidsville. It’s free! • “Music on the Square” starts this month. “Music on the Square” begins in June at Market Square in downtown Reidsville. On the fourth Saturday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. through September, these free musical concerts will hit the downtown stage. Back by popular demand, “Trial by Fire”, a Journey tribute band, will be the first to entertain the crowds on Saturday, June 23. Just remember to bring a chair when you’re not up dancing and singing along! I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait! • Kids Fishing Rodeo @ Lake Reidsville. This annual event is always a favorite! Bring the kids aged 12 and under on Saturday, June 2, for this fishing event at Lake

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Reidsville on Water Works Road. Time is 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and it’s free! Call the Lake Store at 336-349-4738 for more details! • Fishing Tournaments @ Lake Reidsville. And now, something for the big kids! June is the month for fishing tournaments at Lake Reidsville. Call the Lake Store for details at 336-349-4738 about the Big Bass Tourney June 9th (Cost is $15 per person); the Night Catfish Tourney June 16th (Cost: $10/per person); and the Crappie Fishing Tourney June 23rd (Cost: None! It’s free!). • Art on the Square. Feeling creative? The County Arts Council joins the Farmers Market with a free family ARTivity, artist demos, and works by local artisans available for purchase. Be there June 16 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for “Art on the Square” at Market Square in downtown Reidsville. OTHER HAPPENINGS AT MARKET SQUARE. The Downtown Farmers Market at Market Square continues every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. or until items run out! Visitors to the market will find a variety of items. SNAP/EBT, Farmers Market WIC, Debit and Credit are accepted. Interested in becoming a vendor? You can call Judy Yarbrough at 336-349-1099 to reserve a space. • Downtown Cruise-In June 8. These monthly cruise-ins are sponsored by the EZ Street Cruisers Car Club. Held rain or shine, the cruise-ins feature cars that are from the year 1987 or older. Downtown streets close at 5:30 p.m. for the cruise-ins, which are held from 6-9 p.m. If interested in participating, contact Lou at 508-320-8751 or check out www.ezstreetcruisers.com/ • Get Your Zumba On! “Fitness on the Square” continues from 6-7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, weather permitting, at Market Square. No rhythm required! And it’s free!

Center for Active Retirement Monthly Events CAR (Center for Active Retirement Located at 141 Tyre Dodson Road, Wentworth. 336-349-2343

Classes and Learning opportunities... • Computer Classes By Linda Wilson Print Shop - Advanced. Class meets Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Main Building. Currently meeting. Windows 10. Class meets Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Main Building. Class meets for 10 weeks. Fee is $50. Refreshments will be served. RSVP Limited space. Ongoing class. • Offering Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in the lower level of CAR, 141 Tyre Dodson Road. With the exception of the above noted days and times, the room is available for your usage from8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We use a variety of videos in this FREE course. • Chronic Pain? Do you have a chronic condition such as diabetes, arthritis or high blood pressure? Then, the no cost Living Healthy Workshop can help you take charge of your life! You will learn: ways to deal with pain and fatigue. Explore ways to sleep better. Discover better nutrition and exercise choices. Understand new treatment and medication choices. Learn better ways to talk to you doctor and family about your health. Participants have been saying, “I know the things to do, this helps my motivation to get it done.” “The pain doesn’t go away, but you learn to manage the pain instead of the pain managing you.” Once we have enough interest, we can hold this workshop at the Center for Active Retirement. Please let Cheryl know at 336-637-8428 or calbrech@adtsrc.org if you are interested or want more information.

RCARE –Month of June 102 N. Washington Ave. Reidsville Classes: • Painting -Monday 8:30 a.m. • Crochet –Tuesday 9:00 a.m. • Quilting -Thursday 9:00 a.m. • Bible study –Wednesday 10:00 a.m. • Jewelry making -1st & 3rd Friday of the month 1:00 p.m. • Blind Support – June 13th- (Every 2nd Wed. of month) Cards: • Phase 10 – every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Rook – every Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Duplicated Bridge –every Thursdays 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Canasta – every Tuesday at 1:00pm -4:00p.m. Fitness: • Cardio Class –Mon., Wed. and Fri. at 9.a.m. – similar to Silver Sneakers but more cardio. Participants still go at their own pace. • Advanced Tai Chi –Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.- in order to participate you must have completed 16 hours of instruction. • Pickleball – Monday & Friday at 10:00 a.m. Wed. 10:45am • Fitness Center- Free for 55 + years of age – hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Reidsville Kickers Line Dance Group – Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. • Carolina Girls Line Dance Group – Mondays at 10:15 a.m. and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. • Yoga – Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – No charge • Gym activities–Thursday -2:30 p.m. • Summer bowling league starts on June 11th Educational/Informative • The Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counsels Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D insurance...Please call June at 336-349-1088 – to schedule an appt. Special Events: • Medicare 101 - June 5th 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. City Hall 230 Morehead Street Reidsville, N.C. 27320 Please call to register 336-349-1088 (no cost) • Elder Abuse Awareness June 15th 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. • Senior Bingo –June 21st at 1:00 p.m. • Awards banquet June 28th at 6:00 p.m.

Medicare 101 The Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counsels Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, and long-term care insurance. The counselors on our toll-free line offer free and unbiased information regarding Medicare health care products. We also help people recognize and prevent Medicare billing errors and possible fraud and abuse through our NC SMP Program. Since the program’s creation in 1986, SHIIP has become a role model for other states and has received two national awards for "innovative" and "exemplary" service. This event will be held at Reidsville City Hall, 230 Morehead Street, Reidsville, N.C. 27320. June 5th 2018 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Please call to register at: 336-349-1088

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Reidsville & Wentworth

Gebre Nida of Greensboro came in 1st and brother Esayas Nida of Charlotte came in second

Keystone Cops Cares 5K raises money for Camp Carefree Keystone Foods, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, and the City of Reidsville Police Department partnered to sponsor the 6th Annual Keystone Cops Cares event on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Our 5K Run/Walk was held again at beautiful Lake Reidsville. This year Keystone Cops Cares was proud to sponsor Camp Carefree. Since 1986, Camp Carefree has provided a FREE, one week camping experience for kids ages 6 to 16 with chronic illnesses, including cancer, Spina Bifida, epilepsy, and others. Their program also includes camps for well siblings of ill children, and a week for children with a sick parent. This great camp is located right here in Rockingham County. The 5K is certified by the US Track and Field. Run or walk around picturesque Reidsville lake area. Out of 53 entries, the top finishing males were Gebre Nida of Greensboro came in 1st with a time of 18:12.9, and brother Esayas Nida of Charlotte came in second with at time of 18:46.6. Fidel Mota of Reidsville came in 3rd with a time of 19:25.7 11 year old Landon Jones came in a close fourth with a time of 22:27.2.

Top 3 females finishing the race were Camryn Jones, Skylar Critzer and Sierra Todd.

A Groundbreaking ceremony was held for Lucky City Brewing on April 27th at the site of their future home on Gilmer Street. Lucky City Brewing President, Eric Smith, Mayor Jay Donecker, Reidsville City Council, Reidsville Chamber President, Diane Sawyer, and members of the Co-op shoveled dirt inside the walls of the future Lucky City Brewery. The Brewery is currently recruiting pioneer member owners for a one-time $250 investment. We cannot wait to see what the future holds for Lucky City Brewery and what it will bring to Downtown Reidsville.

Lucky City Brewing “Breaks Ground” in Downtown Reidsville Jeff Garstka Reidsville Ec. Develop. Dir.

Lucky City Brewing officially “broke ground” at its facility on April 27, at 228 Gilmer Street, Reidsville. The ceremony was arranged and hosted by the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce. Lucky City Brewing is a co-operative microbrewery formed in 2016 and has over 100 member-owners (and seeking more!). Lucky City will begin renovations at the facility later this summer, and will transform one of downtown Reidsville’s classic historic buildings into a destination for locals and visitors alike. Lucky City will occupy the ground floor of the facility, and

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plans are in place to lease the second- and third-floor space to the Rockingham County Arts Council and Rockingham County Theatre Guild. This unique partnership will be one of (if not THE only) collaborations of its kind in the United States. Lucky City will feature a variety of craft beers as well as home-brewed non-alcoholic beverages. “Our board of directors, which started this idea, is a passionate group of homebrewers and craft beer enthusiasts,” says Lucky City Brewing president Eric Smith. “We want this to be a place that is also welcoming and accommodating to families as well.” Lucky City purchased the

Gilmer Street facility from the City of Reidsville in October 2016 and has been raising revenue through an ongoing membership drive. Individual memberships are $250 and include a t-shirt, glass, keychain bottle opener as well as member-only events throughout the year. The company also plans to offer tours and homebrew classes as well as other fun events – many of which will be in collaboration with the Arts Council and Theatre Guild. “We liked the co-operative model when the concept presented itself,” says Smith. “This brewery doesn’t belong to me or any of the board members – it belongs to the community.” www.luckycitybrewing.com.

First Place Winners of the Cherokee District Pinewood Derby Race and Best of Show Winner 11 year old Landon Jones came in 4th

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Madison / Mayodan & Stoneville GIA Distillery Inc. Locates in Downtown Madison The Town of Madison and the Rockingham County Center for Economic Development, Small Business & Tourism are excited to announce that GIA Distillery Inc. has located in downtown Madison and opened in late May. GIA is an Italian themed distillery with plans to produce bourbon whiskey, grappa and cognac. The company is located in the former railroad depot at the end of Murphy Street formally occupied by Piedmont Distillery and is upfitting the building for production space and a tasting room. The front part of the building will house a small tasting room and gift shop area where people can also purchase bottles of the products. GIA hopes to have the tasting room open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. GIA anticipates it will create about five jobs within the next year. “We see Madison as a small version of Asheville, NC. There is a large population in north and northwestern Guilford County who would much rather drive roughly the same distance as downtown Greensboro, to Madison to experience coffee

shops, breweries and distilleries. Making Madison a destination benefits not only the town but also helps expose the broader benefits of Rockingham County,” said Mark Sorrells, GIA Managing Partner.

GIA will launch its first product, Jordan’s Cabin, around June 1st. Jordan’s Cabin is Madison’s first bourbon whiskey that is named after the historic Jordan Cabin located adjacent to GIA Distillery. Jordan Cabin, built in 1799, is an historic landmark in Madrison that sits on the original plot of land that formed the town. GIA plans to eventually offer tours of the cabin as part of the visitor experience to the distillery. Within the next year, GIA plans to launch a cognac style brandy and its Grappa de Francesca, an Italian style brandy made from a 200-year-

old recipe from Trieste in Northeastern Italy. “Mark and his business partner have been working extremely hard over the past year to turn the historical railroad depot that has been sitting idle for a long time, into GIA Distillery. We are extremely happy that they chose Madison as their initial headquarters and we know that GIA Distillery will be a great addition to Downtown Madison. We look forward to their grand opening during our Bi-Centennial year," said David Myers, mayor of Madison. “We are happy that GIA Distillery chose to locate in Madison and Rockingham County. It will be a great asset in attracting more investment and visitors to our community, especially once the tasting room is open,” said Ken Allen, assistant director of business/economic development for the Rockingham County Center for Economic Development, Small Business & Tourism. The label for Jordan’s Cabin features the image of the historic cabin that is still located on the original plot of land that formed the Town of Madison.

CASTAWAYS THRIFT, Madison, NC THE THRIFT STORE It ain’t new, But we don’t care. It’s twice the fun, With money to spare. It’s the thrill of the hunt. The not knowing what you’ll find: A rare antique, That perfect dress. A beautiful couch, Or really old chest. Come on in And help the cause. We’ll fight addiction Thanks to y’all!

What do you get when you combine a heap of the community’s “castawayed” items all in one room? A fabulous thrift store! Castaways Thrift in Madison, NC provides a warm and inviting shopping experience to treasure hunters and deal seekers throughout Rockingham county and beyond. This 5,000 square-foot nonprofit thrift store opened in October 2017 and is dedicated to recycling goods, offering affordable prices to the community, and providing financial support to Christian substance abuse programs. Besides a few select treasures, Castaways Thrift boasts of suprisingly low prices. For example, shirts and pants ring up at only $2.99 a piece, and children’s clothing $1.99 a piece. And for those on an even tighter budget, a large $1 clothing section is provided: a rack where clothes end up after 6 weeks at regular price. Just like the

clothes, most other items throughout the store (household, kitchen, decor, shoes, purses, electronics, etc.) are moved to a “50% off” section after 6 weeks. This keeps the store fresh and new for the shoppers, and provides outstanding deals to the customers. But low prices aren’t the only thing that the customers love. They also rave over the high quality of the clothing and how clean and organized Castaways Thrift is kept. It truly is a pleasant, spacious, and friendly store! Castaways Thrift has a 3part mission, which can only be accomplished with a joint effort from the community. The first goal is to facilitate and promote the recycling of material goods

in order to reduce the amount of waste ending up in our landfills. Most unwanted belongings can be donated and given a second life instead of being thrown away. And rather than buying new, we can buy used and choose not to waste what has already been manufactured, in turn conserving valuable resources. Together we can make a difference! Secondly, Castaways Thrift strives to provide afford-

able prices to low-income and budget-minded people, as already mentioned. And lastly, Castaways Thrift seeks to benefit individuals trapped in alcohol or drug addiction by providing financial support to Christian substance abuse programs. It is the belief of Castaways’ founders that addiction is best conquered with God’s help, through His unconditional love and mercy and His unlimited forgiveness. Many people walk through the doors of Castaways Thrift seeking help for themselves or for a loved one trapped in addiction. The staff points them to nearby Christian treatment programs, and takes the time to pray for their recovery. Solus Christus, located in East Bend, NC, is the 501(c)(3) organization that Castaways Thrift has initially decided to support. Solus Christus provides a loving, Christian home to women seeking long-term addiction rehabilitation. There are numerous long-term programs throughout NC, but the process of getting accepted is often tedious and time consuming. Solus Christus guides women through this process while providing a safe place to begin their recovery. You can visit Castaways Thrift at 727 Highway St., Suite A, Madison, NC. It is open every Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am - 6:00pm. You can also join them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/castawaysthrift.

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Madison / Mayodan & Stoneville Madison Merchants Guild & the Town of Madison Announcing…

“Madison’s 200 Birthday Celebration” 1818 – 2018 Mark Your Calendars - Saturday., September 22, 2018, 10am – 8pm in Historic Downtown Madison This is a monumental year July 4th at 12 noon the also be on display. A music for the Town of Madison North Sesquicentennial Time Capsule venue for the old time music will Carolina…Madison is the only will be dug up at the Town Hall also be ready to enjoy by our Town in the State of North in Madison. This Time Capsule visitors. Please plan to attend Carolina that will be celebrating was buried on July 6th, 1968. this Historic Event…there will it’s “200th Birthday”. The Items in Time Capsule will be on something for everyone to parMadison Merchants Guild has display at a future date in ticipate in and enjoy! planned and hosted several Madison. There are still a few events so far in 2018. The next The Bicentennial Artists/Crafter/Civic and Food event will be a Community Celebration will be held in Booth spaces to fill, please send Worship Service planned for Historic Downtown Madison on in Applications as soon as possiSunday, June 10th from 10-12 Saturday, September 22 from ble (space is limited) For more noon hosted by the Madison 10am – 8pm. The celebration information, please visit the Churches. This service will take will be filled with Music, Town of Madison website and place at the Madison Several Food Courts, Artists, print applications. Presbyterian Church on the corCrafters, Vendors, Beer Garden www.townofmadison.org ner of Decatur and Franklin and Fun. For information please conStreets. A covered dish fellow“Bicentennial Avenue” will tact: Bicentennial Information: ship meal will follow along with host Heritage Demonstrations, Mavis Dillon (336)552-1141, the cutting of the “200 Year” Classic Cars and Farm Kathy Miller (336)402-5623 Birthday Cake! For more inforEquipment, Old and Vintage Vendors: Travis Phelps mation please call: Chuck Games for Kids. Historic (336)908-9197 McGathay (336) 209-0968. Displays and information will

Canoe the Mayo River Mayo River State Park (4-5 hour float) Summer 2018 Saturday –June 9, July 21, August 11 10:00am Free guided trip open to the first 11 people to register at the park office. Call 336-427-2530 to sign up or for more information and directions. Have you ever wanted to float down the scenic Mayo River? Come out and take a river trip with a park ranger. This canoe float will start at the

public boat access at Old Anglin Mill Loop Road and end at the public boat access on US 220 Business. Start time is 10:00am. Participants must provide their own transportation to the launch site and from the take-out site, which means you will need two vehicles with drivers or someone to pick you up at the take-out. The float should take approximately four to five hours, depending on river current and water levels. The trip is free of charge and open to the first 11

people to sign up at the park office. Canoes, personal flotation devices (to be worn the entire time) and paddles are provided. All participants must wear shoes appropriate for wading. Flip-flops will not be allowed. Bring drinking water, a snack/picnic lunch, sunscreen and any personal items in a waterproof container. Dress for and be prepared to get wet. Nylon clothing is best as opposed to jeans or cotton fabrics.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 of dedicated service to the state of North Carolina. Richardson explained the significance of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, a special honor bestowed on those with "a proven record of extraordinary service to the state." He thanked McLain for her commitment and excellent work ethic serving County Commissioners, Rockingham County, and North Carolina. McLain was honored along with dozens of other Rockingham County Governmental employees with 15 or more years of service, as well as recognizing 2017 Rockingham County retirees. This awards ceremony was held April 24th at the Rockingham County Extension Center in Wentworth. McLain's career with County Government started in 1965 as Deputy Register of Deeds. After serving five and a half years, she worked for a local law firm for 16 years, then returned in 1987, as Secretary to the County Manager. She was appointed Clerk to the Board in 1990; has served 26 County Commissioners; for 28 years. Some of McLain's numerous professional affiliations and awards include: member of the NC Association of County Clerks, where she served on the Board of Directors as Secretary-Treasurer, Vice-President, and President. She attained the Certified Municipal Clerk status in 1994 and was recognized as Outstanding Clerk of the Year in 2003 by the NC Association of County Clerks and the NC Association of County Commissioners. She achieved the Master Municipal Clerk designation in 2004, when she became the first clerk in the state to complete this accomplishment. Previously, she also served as a member of the Eden Lions Club. Aside from her distinguished career, she loves gardening and is an avid golfer. A Reidsville resident, McLain is married to Frank McLain, a retired veteran; and has one daughter, Keli Watkins, Senior Deputy Director with the Rockingham County Board of Elections.

Events at Madison-Mayodan Public Library: June (All Are Open to the Public) • Monthly Genealogy Soirée 2018 Tuesday, June 12th: Lab Work – Using Ancestry.com. 2-4pm Tuesday, June 19th: Discover Your Female Ancestors (McMichael Community Room) 2-4pm Student package available and a Calendar of Class Dates is included. Usually held in the Linda C. Vernon Genealogy Room. Students will be notified of any changes. Handouts available. For more inform. call: 336-548-6553/e-mail: genealogy@rcpl.org • Comp. Classes – Every Wednesday: 9 am – 10:30 *Free to the Public - Week 1: Introduction to Office Word - Week 2: Introduction to Office Power Point - Week 3: Introduction to Publisher/Excel - Week 4: Review and Fieldtrip to Mayodan Goodwill Resource Center For More Inform. Contact Madison-Mayodan Public Library: 336-548-6553 • Children’s Programing – Every Wednesday June Programs: - Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party!!! Wednesday, June 6th: 4 pm – 6 pm - Preschool Storytime: Musical Flair Prog. (Stories, Games, Crafts Songs, and More…) 10:30 am - Baby Times Storytime: 11:15 – 11:30 Newborns and Toddlers Welcome - RIF Program – June 13th: Noon – 1 pm & 3 pm – 4 pm - Summer Reading Club: Wednesday, June 13th, 20th, 27th: 2 pm - Teen Library Council: Meets – Wednesday, June 13th: 4 pm Lego Club – Wednesday, June 20h: 4 pm - Join us for some building fun! For those who are in K – 5. SUMMER READING Program…is HERE @ the Library! • Warrior Cats Club – 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (McMichael Community Room) - Week 1: Warrior Cats Summer Reading Club (June 6th) -Week 2: Crafts – Create your own Warrior “Rock Pet” (June 20th) -Week 3: Mayo River State Park Rangers Present “Skulls and Skins” (June 27th 2 pm – 3:30) • Marvel Movies Summer Event @ the Library – Thursday, 7th: Noon – Closing; Thursday, June 28th: 1 pm – Closing.Popcorn & Beverages Provided. To be shown in the McMichael Com. Room • Marvel VS Capcom Event @ the Library – Thursday, June 14th: 6 pm – 7 pm. Popcorn & Beverages Provided. To be shown in the McMichael Community Room. • Special Displays @ the Library – Father’s Day Displays, Coloring Pages and Puzzles Provided • Avengers Bingo Fun @ the Library– Friday, June 15th: 4 pm - 5 pm. To be held in the McMichael Community Room - Prizes given to winners… • Unwind with Adult Coloring & Challenge Your Mind with Puzzles – Friday, June 29th: 3 pm – 5 pm. Relax with coloring pages and peaceful light music, or wake up the “grey matter” with puzzles, materials will be provided. To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Adult Summer Reading Program Returns… Bookshelf Bingo – Starts Mon., June 4th, Join us all Summer & play Bookshelf Bingo. Prizes will be given for filled Cards.

The Rockingham County Commissioners honor Nicole Lashaun Boswell of Reidsville, as "Outstanding Volunteer of the Month,"

Lashaun named Outstanding Volunteer The Rockingham County Commissioners honored Nicole Lashaun Boswell of Reidsville, as "Outstanding Volunteer of the Month," at its April 16th Board meeting. Chairman Kevin Berger presented Boswell with a special certificate and lapel pin. Boswell was nominated by Melissa Galloway for the recognition and wrote the following nomination: "Ms. Boswell and I met when she arrived and relocated to North Carolina in 2012. She came to Reidsville homeless and someone gave her my number. Upon assisting Ms. Boswell with her housing needs, she advised me that once she became stable and finished her eye surgery that she would volunteer for the Home of Refuge Outreach, Inc. through the DSS Work First Program, and she has been a faithful volunteer for five years. Her knowledge and experience are due to her going through a variety of life traumas: homelessness, single parent, World Trade Center survivor, and domestic violence survivor. She also volunteers for several other Rockingham County organizations including the Housing Authority of Reidsville, Area Foundation, and Clara F. Gunn Clinic." The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners would like to honor a deserving County volunteer each month for using talents and compassion to make a difference. Please follow this link for details on how to nominate an "Outstanding Volunteer of the Month": rockinghamcounty.municipal cms.com/forms.aspx?fid=622

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From Root to Branch Local Geneology Studies By Elvin Perkins, Jr.

Benjamin Woodson Settles in Rockingham County A few months ago I had a discussion with a lady who was seeking information on her Woodson family roots. I referred her to an article written by Genealogist Linda Cardwell Vernon who wrote the article using resources available in the Madison Library. The library has a wonderful room dedicated to genealogy research with many sources. I recommend anyone doing research on their family in Rockingham County and the surrounding counties to visit the library and discover what they have available. Presented here is Linda’s Woodson family article. “The first Woodson family to move from Virginia and settle in Rockingham County, North Carolina was Benjamin Woodson who was born circa 1773 (according to the 1850 census) in Cumberland County, Virginia. His parents were John Woodson, born about 1747 in Cumberland County, and wife Martha Ann Venable who was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia. This Woodson family can be traced back to the emigrant, Dr. John Woodson who was born in 1586 in Devonshire, England. He died 18 April 1644 at Fleur de Hundred, Virginia. Dr. John married his wife Sarah before 1623 in Devonshire, England. Her maid-

en name is thought to have been Winston. This line has been used by many members of the patriotic society, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century. There is a chapter of the society here in Rockingham County called the Captain Thomas Graves Chapter and is open to any female, 18 years or older, who can trace her lineage back prior to 1701 to an ancestor that was living in the colonies by that time. Benjamin Woodson was a resident of Rockingham County in 1818 when he, along with John Campbell Menzies, purchased a town lot in Leaksville (now Eden) on Hamilton Street numbered Lot 87. Because the purchase price was $812, it would appear that a store building might already have been constructed on the lot. Later it appears that he and his family lived on the western side of the county. The first time the family appeared within the census records was in 1820 at which time 16 people were listed as being in the family. According to deed records, it does not appear that he ever purchased any large tracts of land in the county. His wife, Martha Ann Venable, died sometime before 1850, as she does not appear within that census. Living with

Homecoming Set for Eden Historic Church

First Baptist Church of Draper will host its 105th church anniversary celebration on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 10:30a.m. with Pastor N. A. Thompson, III as the keynote speaker. This will be a special service, not only to celebrate this extraordinary milestone in our history, but also to welcome back former members and friends as a Homecoming, to join us as we celebrate through music from the choir, congregation, other special music, including singing groups and instrumentals, as well as, a God-inspired message from Pastor Thompson. The Lord has truly blessed our ministry over the years and 105 years later we are still seeking God’s will to reach the lost in our community. We are truly excited about the future and to see how the Lord will use our Church to further his purpose in Eden. We have been blessed with

several ministries over the years; the AWANA program, Pro Teens and our widow ministry “Women of Worth” just to name a few. We have had the privilege of working with hundreds of young people over the years through our youth ministry and helping to strengthen their walk with the Lord. Although this is a time to look back and see where we have been; we are excited about the future and where we are going. We would like to extend this invitation to the community at large and invite anyone who has been involved with or affected by our Church to be a part of this special day. If you do not have a church family, we would love for you to come visit and worship with us. We have planned a special lunch immediately following the service and everyone is invited to join us in our fellowship hall. The Church is located at 1017 W. Fieldcrest Drive, Eden, NC 27288. We hope to see you there.

Perkins him in 1850 were his son George Woodson, age 27 and listed as a blacksmith, born in North Carolina; Adeline M. Woodson, wife of George, age 18, born in North Carolina; Mary V. Woodson, age 3/12, born in North Carolina. Benjamin died sometime before February 1854, the date that his will was probated and recorded in Rockingham County Will Book C, page 167. In his will, he named five sons: Alexander, Robert, William, James and George. He also named a daughter Ann and his son-in-law Peter Scales and wife Catherine, Nathaniel H. Dodd and wife Maria, and Marmaduke Scales, another son-in-law. A grandson, Joe Henry Scales, was named along with a grandson, name unknown, the son of daughter Mary Cook. One of the sons, Alexander, married 1 March 1837, in Stokes County, Mary Ann Cloud. They were living in Rockingham County in 1840 and 1850. By 1860, he had moved to Newton County, Georgia, and is supposed to have died 22 January 1867 and is buried in Watkinsville, Oconee County, Georgia. His wife, Mary Ann, was born in 1816, probably in Stokes County. She died 25 August 1865. Robert H. Woodson, another son, was born 10 August 1824 and died 2 February 1910. He married 25 November 1850 in Rockingham County, Jane Eliza Haller who was born in Marion, Virginia, 25 October 1834 and died in Rockingham County 10 March 1915. They are both buried at Salem United Methodist Church in Rockingham County. By 1870, they are living in Henry County, Virginia, but later returned to Rockingham County. Another son, William W. Woodson, was born circa 1806, probably while the parents were still living in Cumberland County, Virginia. By 1850, he and his wife, Leah, were living in Casey County, Kentucky. [A son, Alexander C. Woodson married Sarah E. Logan in Casey County, December 21, 1865. Alexander served in a Kentucky Calvary unit during the War Between the States. On June 28, 1884, he filed for a pension for his military service as an invalid. Other records for this family are available on the internet at Ancestry.com.] James T. Woodson was born circa 1825 in Rockingham County and married Mary E. Smith 12 October 1848 in this county. She was born in 1828 and was deceased by October 1854, according to the will of her father. Her parents were Thomas Smith and wife Dorothy Peeples. In 1850 they were residing in

Rockingham County but James T. and his children do not appear on the next census in 1860. The fifth son mentioned in his father’s will was George B. Woodson. He was born circa 1823 in Rockingham County and married 3 August 1849 Adaline M. Roberts of Rockingham County. She was born circa 1832, the daughter of James Roberts and wife Polly Price. Sometime before 1860, the couple moved to Roane County, Tennessee, where their fifth child was born. The daughters of Benjamin and Martha Ann were the following: (1) Emma Catherine (27 October 1814-11 December 1884) who married Peter Scales. They lived on what is now Ledbetter Road behind the old Mayo Park near Mayodan. (2) Maria E. (1818-after 1860) married Nathaniel H. Dodd 28 May 1846. They lived north of what is now Stoneville on Route 220 Business. (3) Martha Eliza (born circa 1810) who married Marmaduke W. Scales 3 November 1825 in Rockingham County. (4) A daughter who married a Mr. Cook as mentioned in the will of Benjamin. (5) Ann H. (born circa 1802) who was living

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with her sister, Emma C. Scales in 1850 and 1860. (6) Elizabeth (Betsy) who was born circa 1812 and married first James Henry Scales in 1819 who was deceased by 1822 and second, to Pleasant Webster 6 December 1841 as his second wife. She was deceased by 1848 when her husband married his third wife. She evidently left no children. In the book, Historical Genealogy of the Woodsons and their Connections, by Henry M. Woodson, published in 1915, several other children are named: Benjamin, John, Sallie and Virginia. Mr. Woodson stated that three of the four children died unmarried. Possibly these children had all died before their father made his will in 1849. A copy of this book can be found in the Genealogical Collection at the Madison Public Library.” For research information contact: Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 270270152; Website: http://gsrsnc.com/ Elvin Perkins, Jr., President, GSRS; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Room, Madison-Mayodan Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, NC 27025; Phone (336) 548-6553

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A boy breaks an old vase at a rich uncle‘s house. The uncle gets extremely angry and yells: “Do you even know how old the vase was? It was from the 17th century!” The boy sagged in relief: “Oh, good that it wasn’t new.”

Q: What birds spend all their time on their knees? A: Birds of prey!

Wi-Fi

Q: What did they call the canary that flew into the pastry dish? A: Tweetie Pie!

I’ve always thought my neighbors were quite nice people. But then they put a password on their Wi-Fi.

Q: What do you call a very rude bird? A: A mockingbird!

Ladder

Q: Why couldn't anyone see the bird? A: Because it was in da skies! (disguise)

Bob: "Holy schmoozes, I just fell off a 30 ft ladder." Jim: "No way man, are you okay?" Bob: "Yeah, luckily I was just on the first step

Q: What kind of birds do you usually find locked up? A: Jail-birds! Q: What kind of math do birds like? A: Owlgebra. Girl: One of my ex-boyfriends sounds like an owl. Boy: Who? Q: How do you get a cut-price parrot? A: Plant bird seed!

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Q: How did the bird break into the house? A: With a crow bar.

Study

Q: How do blue jays stay fit? A: Wormups.

A recent scientific study showed that out of 2,293,618,367 people, 94% are too lazy to actually read that number.

Q: What kind of bird runs the church? A: A cardinal! Q: Why did the pelican get kicked out of the restaurant? A: Because he had a very big bill. Q: How do you get a raven to stop calling? A: Take away its cell phone? Q: What's the difference between bird flu and swine flu? A: If you have bird flu, you need tweetment. If you have swine flu, you need oink-ment. Q: What do you get when you cross a bird and a lawn mower? A: Shredded tweet. Q: Why does the bird bring toilet paper to the party? A: Because he is a party pooper. Q: What do you get when you kiss a diseased bird? A: Cherpies Q: What does a bird like in his soup? A: Crowtons.

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An eskimo brings his friend to his home for a visit. When they arrive, his friend asks, puzzled – “So where’s your igloo?” Oh no, I must’ve left the iron on…”

My wife is a bit weird. She always starts her talking with “Michael, are you listening to me?”

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When I look at chocolate, I hear two voices in my head. The first one says: “You need to eat that chocolate.” The other voice goes: “You heard. Eat the chocolate.”

Alarmed “Mom, don't get alarmed, but I’m at the hospital.” “Son, please. You’ve been a surgeon there for 8 years now. Can we start our phone calls differently?”

Race If you are running next to me on the treadmill, the answer is YES, we are racing.

PUZZLE Locate These Hidden Words In Eden’s Own Find A Word SANDS ROYAL SCHOOL PRICE ACRES OLIVE MILL BYRD CHIEF COVERED BRIDGE HAYDEN MCKINNEY PARKWAY HILL REED OLA BASS

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A boy asks his father, "Dad, are bugs good to eat?" "That's disgusting. Don't talk about things like that over dinner," the dad replies. After dinner the father asks, "Now, son, what did you want to ask me?" "Oh, nothing," the boy says. "There was a bug in your soup, but now it’s gone." Q: Why was six scared of seven? A: Because seven "ate" nine.

Q: What do you call a bunch of chickens playing hide-and-seek? A: Fowl play!

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Fiona asks her daddy, “Dad, can you write with your eyes closed?” “I believe I could, child, if I tried.” “Excellent, do you think you would like to try it on my school report?”

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Q: Why is a sofa like a roast chicken? A: Because they’re both full of stuffing!

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When she left her husband for another man she took him to the cleaners, winding up with her lover, the house, the family dog and a big chunk of his earnings. So, he repurposed the thermostat. As he put it in his product review on the Amazon Web site: "When they are away on their weekend getaways, I crank the heat up to 80 degrees and back down to 40 before they arrive home. I can only imagine what their electricity bills might be. It makes me smile."

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715 Washington St. • Eden • 336-623-9912 Eden Lawnmower ShopCongratulations! Eden Lawnmower Shop of Eden, NC has earned the prestigious Presidents Club for 2017 award. This annual award is presented to qualifying Toro dealers in recognition of outstanding sales of residential lawn and landscape contractor equipment. As an award-winning Toro dealer Eden Lawnmower Shop offers a complete line of Toro products with the latest advancements. Congratulations to Tim, Karen and Joey White and the rest of their team. Stop by their Eden facility for your next Toro product or service your existing mower. Pet Services Elizabeth Doss offers pet sitting, walking, feeding and watering as well as medicating. She takes care of plant needs as well as getting mail in and alternating lights. Call Elizabeth at 336613-3025 for more information. Ashley’s Antiques Ashley’s Antiques, located at 303 W. Meadow Road in Eden features Victorian era furniture, clocks Nippon China, kitchen-

16th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival On Saturday, June 2nd, the 16th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival will take place at Kingway Plaza at Eden from 9:00am to 4:00pm. This event always features the finest in handcrafted pottery from across NC and southern VA. There will be demonstrations and door prizes throughout the day. Be sure to get their early to get your choice of these fine creations. This year’s event features new potters including Vintage Garden Potter of Lexington, NC and Bear Hands Art Factory of New Bern, NC. Ginger Waynick of Reidsville will showcase her hand-made jewelry for the first time this year. Potter Keith Martindale is returning to the festival after several years of not being able to attend. Sandy Cole of North Cole Pottery out of Sanford will be returning as well. The festival will feature many of the event’s favorite potters such as Triple C Pottery, Old Julian Pottery, Banfield Pottery, and others. “We are pleased to have new potters participating in our show this year as well as those who have loyally presented their creations at this festival for many years,” stated Cindy Adams, Coordinator of Special Events and Tourism and coordinator of the festival. “We are proud to be hosting our 16th consecutive festival so these fine artisans can showcase their items.”

ware, advertising clocks and signs and 1950’s jukeboxes. They also sell 45 and 78 RPM records. Shop hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am4:00pm, Saturday, 10:00am3:00pm and Sunday by appointment. Call 336-623-0726 for more information or visit www.ashleyantiques.com or the Ashley Antiques Eden, NC Facebook page. Heat & Air Controllers Owner Steve Underwood provides sales, installation, design-build services and planned maintenance for your home HVAC unit. Contact Steve at 336-627-4989 or email heatandair@triad.rr.com Olde Leaksville Gun Shop Owner Barry Carter buys, sells and trades firearms and accessories. He also does consignments. Visit the Olde Leaksville Gun Shop at 632 Washington Street in Historic Downtown Eden. Call Barry at 336-6232324, 336-589-9435 or 336-6277615.

Donna’s Kitchen Located at 1405 Washington Street, Donna offers daily breakfast and lunch specials. Hours and Monday-Saturday, 6:00am8:00pm and Sunday, 6:00am3:00pm. Jason Bramlet Real Estate This real estate broker will locate into the former dental office next to the State Employees Credit Union off of south Hwy 14.

Dan River Game Land At the ribbon cutting of the 1,700 acre Dan River Game Land project, it was announced there will be a boat landing added near the southern portion of the property. At some point after that there are plans for another landing to be developed at the northern end of the property. These landings will complement our own Klyce Street landing that will be developed during FY 2018-19.

Get Fit Eden expanded into the county Get Fit Eden, a summer fitness program that has existed in Eden, NC since 2014 has been expanded into Get Fit Rockingham. This year’s program will include the communities of Eden, Madison, Mayodan, Reidsville and Stoneville. The Eden program began with 600 participants and grew to more than 1,000 in fewer than four years. This prompted Eden Main Street Manager Randy Hunt to seek a Kate B. Reynolds Community Trust grant to expand the program to encompass the major Rockingham County communities. Hunt will learn on May 24, 2018 of this year if the grant he sought to provide support funding for the program has been approved. In the meantime, the communities are proceeding with the program. Gildan Activewear has donated T-shirts to cover the anticipated 2,800 county residents who will participate in the inaugural 2018 program. The kick-off for the event will be Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 9:00am in each section of the county. If the Kate B. Reynolds grant is received, there will be periodic prize drawings to encourage citizens to participate in this year’s program. Several organizations have agreed to provide free sessions to encourage participants to explore fitness programs. Those include the Eden, MadisonMayodan and Reidsville YMCAs, the Eden and Reidsville Senior Centers and Reidsville and MadisonMayodan Parks and Recreation Departments.

“Get Fit Eden worked so well for our community that it seemed logical to expand it to the entire county,” stated Hunt. “Our health county health ratings need to improve and we hope this program is a catalyst for this improvement.” This is another example of county agencies working together for the common good something that Stoneville Town Manager Ken Gamble said he appreciates. “The expansion of Get Fit Rockingham will open new fitness resources to Stoneville residents and create a network of opportunities throughout the county,” stated Gamble. “This is an excellent example of the county and municipalities working together with limited resources to create the best outcomes for our citizens.” To register for the program, visit the following areas: Eden Eden Chamber of Commerce, 678 S. Van Buren Road Madison- MadisonMadison-Mayodan Recreation Dept. 300 S. 2nd Avenue Mayodan, NC Reidsville Reidsville Parks & Recreation Dept. 201 N. Washington Ave. Reidsville YMCA 504 S. Main St. Reidsville Chamber of Commerce 140 S. Scales Street Stoneville Stoneville Town Hall 101 Smith Street For more information on the program, please contact Randy Hunt, located at the City of Eden.

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Countywide Classifieds ALL CLASSIFIED ADS SHOULD BE PAID BEFORE DEADLINE TO RUN IN NEXT ISSUE. Cash, Checks, Master Card & Visa accepted. If billing is required &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;accepted there will be a $1 charge billing charge added. (No 900 numbers accepted) email ad to.. lisag@edensown.com -or - Call 336-627-9234 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax to 336-627-9225 Mail in your ad inform. and payment to - Edenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own Journal, 5197 NC Hwy. 14, Eden 27288 Edenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own is published and placed on the stands on the 1st of Each Month â&#x20AC;˘ Ads cannot be put in nor canceled after deadline. No refunds. Ads run only at the discretion of the management. We reserve the right to turn down any classified ad we deem not publishable for any reason.

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LAND FOR SALE Price Reduced $25,000 Firm 6.9 Acres @ Corner of Friendly Road & Pervie Bolick St., in Eden. Front lot has water & sewer. Contact 910-276-5796 or 910-280-3150 2 Funeral Plots Ridgeview Com. - Eden $1800 (Org. $2095) For Both Call 859-360-2427 Schewels King Size Sleep Sense Kennedy Mattress & Spring Air Box Springs Purchased in Oct. 2017 - Used Through Feb. 2018 Owners had to switch due to medical reasons. Orginal Price $1,800 Asking $1,000 Mattress Pad & King Size Pillows Included. Call 336-623-1390 and Leave name and Number if Interested. Lift Chair (Golden Manufactured) Brown. Used Very Little. Regularly Sells For $850. Will Sell For $350. Call 336-349-2039 Broyhill Armorie For T.V. Brown Solid Wood With 3 Drawers Regularly Sells for $1,100. Will Sell For $400 Call 336-349-2039

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2018 Art Rocks Event shows creativity Art Rocks in RC, a countywide art project held their second annual festival on May 11 at Market Square in downtown Reidsville. Hosted by the RC Arts Council, Fine Arts Festival Association of RC and UMAR Art on Scales, and sponsored by Annie Penn Hospital/Cone Health, the Art Rocks Festival showcased local artistic talent with painted rocking chairs on display and up for auction, the musical talent of Whiskey Foxtrot, and the theatrical talent of actors from Theatre Guild of RC’s upcoming Beauty and the Beast. This was a free-to-attend county-wide festival complete with food trucks from MexiArepa of Cary, Downtown Doghouse and Tropical G of Reidsville, and Pig Pounder Brewery of Greensboro. The Art Rocks in RC Festival coincided with Reidsville’s June Cruise-In, so downtown Reidsville was busy on May 11. The band Whiskey Foxtrot started off the evening with their mix of Americana, Country, Blues, and Southern Rock. Following Whiskey Foxtrot’s first set, Bailey O’Connor, who will be playing the role of Belle in TGRC’s upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast, performed the song, “Home” from the musical. Later in the evening, Daniel Tolodziecki, who will be playing the role of Beast, performed the song, “If I Can’t Love Her.” The highlight and main event of the evening occurred between the performances. John Evans of Manitou Auctions led a lively art auction where award winning Troutman rocking chairs were auctioned off to raise money for the three host organizations. The rocking chairs had been turned into rocking works of art by RC individual artists, community groups and art organizations. All 25 of the chairs up for auction were sold to the highest bidders with some going for well over $200. Only one of the chairs painted by area artists was not up for bid. This chair was commissioned to represent the event’s sponsor, Annie Penn Hospital. The sponsors fell in love with the design and took the Art Rocks Committee up on their Buy-It-Now option and purchased the chair before the auction to be displayed at the hospital. Proceeds from the auction and from the event will be split between the three host organizations to support local arts programs in RC. The festival emcee was the beautiful Canisha Cierra Turner. Ms. Turner owns her own business, Executive Reign, where she trains clients from the tender age of 2 until 102 to SHINE BRIGHT by "commanding the microphone and conquering the crown!" The last event of the evening was the drawing of the winning raffle ticket for the Ram Pride rocking chair that the Art Rocks Committee had been selling raffle tickets for since Sept. of last year. The winning ticket was pulled by Reidsville High

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The First Model Stock Cars By Darrell Meade Gregory

Thirteen-year old Bill Mangum was at his Saturday night job at Bowman Gray Stadium while his father Gordon was in the pits. Moonlight Murphy had used his taxi to tow the #78 car of George Meade for Gordon to drive that night. NASCAR photographer Jack Cansler had hired Bill to run his souvenir stand for the summer for he knew that Bill was going to be with his father at every race and he could count on him. Jack worked the track taking photos leaving the souvenir stand of one wore out card table piled up with goods, in capable hands. Jack had his extremely attractive girlfriend, Margaret, there to lure the customers in while Bill took their money for original Jack Cansler photos of the times favorite drivers and races. Fans would buy the glossy 7x8 photos for a quarter or the 8x11 photos for fifty cents and get them autographed at the track by the drivers. There were always a good number of children accompanying their parents to the track and Bill had just the item for them. The souvenir stand did very well selling a

small plastic replica of a 1937 Ford coupe. For a scant quarter, Bill would sell the model in a plastic bag to eager boys that could hardly wait to run their imaginary races and crashes when they got home. Working on commission, Bill pocketed over seven dollars in pay that night-not to bad for 1951. These 1/43 scale models were created in Chicago’s Johnson Plastic. The cars started out as 37 Ford coupes but the plastic company had to do subtle changes to the rear window and other features to slide under Ford Motor Company’s copyrights. The Ford company was more interested in promoting new models rather than the older ones as NASCAR’s Bill France found out when he tried to get Ford to remake the popular 39 Ford coupes for racing purposes. Johnson Plastic created a model with clipped fenders, racing bumpers and hood sides absent to show the dominating flathead engine. Then they had a mask placed over the body of the cars for mass production painting purposes. The company marketed the plastic cars in the

dime stores but they never caught on. Johnson Plastic decided to phase them out by 1953. The plastic cars might have faded into obscurity if it had not been for Al Otto of New Jersey. Al was doing brisk souvenir business at the local tracks and he was doing very well with the toy cars. Al was not happy when he heard the news of the cars being shelved and he lost no time going to Chicago and purchasing the four molds and the left over parts. He quickly started producing them at his home, never missing a beat with selling the toy cars. The car body was one piece as was the chassis with its flathead engine and two carburetors. All was left was the

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four wheels to assemble the unit. To aid the younger children, Al embossed the numbers 23,49,67, and 85 into the hood and trunk lid enabling the young modelers to hand paint the numbers inside the lines for a better paint job. Al Otto was also fortunate in having his local race promoter Ed Otto as his brother. With this family connection, Al reached out and marketed his cars from New England to North Carolina. This was the hot item to have for

the younger fans and they bought more than one, for like real racecars, they sometimes ended up heavily damaged at playtime. As testament to their popularity at the race tracks, Al Otto manufactured these units until the early seventies. In spite of the more detailed model car industry coming unto the scene in the late 50’s, Al Otto was still

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Models... Continued from Page 28 making a profit off their simplistic but appealing design. Al Otto passed away in 1979 and the molds lay abandoned. Rick Kuhl was able to purchase the molds from Otto’s widow and the little car’s production run began again by 1983. The Kuhl Corporation had plastic company in its business enabling Rick to start producing the cars for distribution at the Flemington Speedway and other local tracks in the north-east. Showing the staying power of these cars, boys were rapidly buying them up again. The molds were starting to show wear from years of production and also inactivity caused minor pitting. Rick Kuhl maneuvered around this by producing them in a dull polystyrene finish that hid many of the flaws and it never bothered the customers. The Kuhl productions ended about 2000 and again the molds

rested. The rest was for a short while for racing enthusiast Bob Wagner of Wharton, N.J. and Jim Remaley of Stroudsberg, P.A. was able to secure the molds from Rick Kuhl. These molds were in less than desirable shape but the men diligently polished out the imperfections and returned the molds to their original form which produced a shiny finish similar to the Chicago era. The longest running plastic production cars in the world are back. They may not be seen at all the tracks on the eastern seaboard but they are still available. All the race fans remember buying these cars in their youth and have their special stories about them. This makes them a testament to the golden days of racing. Special thanks to Barry Cruise, Bill Mangum, Joseph S. Saleem, and Bob Wagner.

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Curtis McGehee, of Reidsville has been selected as the 2019 Academic Excellence Award recipient for Rockingham Community College. McGehee, earned an Associate in Art and an Associate in Science during the May 11 Commencement Ceremony. He will attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the fall. Each year one student is chosen at each of the state’s 58 community college to receive this prestigious award. “One of the greatest gifts that the community college has given me is direction,” said McGehee. “I plan to major in biology at UNC and earn advanced degrees in the field as well. I am interested in a career in academic research.” In addition to the classroom, McGehee was involved in a variety of campus clubs, organizations, and activities where is made wonderful friends and great memories of his community college experience. When nominating McGehee

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tion and formulate his thoughts into well-written lab reports. He is one of the most academically gifted students that I have had the privilege of teaching.”

RCC Career College graduates earned a certificate in Greenhouse/Nursery Assistant. Graduates include: Row 1: Sara C. Haley, Carlita Oliver, Heather O'Bryant. Row 2: James E. Brim, Zachary Taylor, Alex Purgason.

Career College Graduates Receive Certificates On May 10, six RCC students graduated for RCC’s Career College. The Career College at RCC is a one semester integrative postsecondary certificate program of study. This entry-level program provides a foundation for transitioning into a career or additional coursework. The students enrolled further develop

reading, math, and computer skills along with participation in hands-on experiences. RCC Career College Class for Spring 2018 earned a certificate in Greenhouse/ Nursery Assistant. Graduates include: James E. Brim, Sara C. Haley, Heather O’Bryant, Carlita Oliver, Alex Purgason, Zachary Taylor.

Rockingham Community College (RCC) held a Career Expo, in Keys Gym, that attracted many employers and resource representatives. Rockingham County Government's Stephanie Kingston and Athena Baker (Human Resources Analysts) joined RCC's Eagle mascot, at the April 26th, Career Expo on the Wentworth campus. A bright, colorful banner promoted the theme that "Rockingham County Government is a great place to work!" Check career opportunities at: agency.governmentjobs.com/ rockingham/default.cfm

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

RCC Faculty and Staff recognized Four were recognized for their excellent perfomrance at RCC: Assistant Professor Roxanne Pecinich was selected as the 2018 full-time Excellence in Teaching Award recipient. Pecinich holds a Diploma in Nursing from Watts School of Nursing, a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She joined the faculty at RCC in 2008 and has taught for 10 years. According to a colleague, Pecinich is an integral part of the nursing faculty and works diligently to provide excellent teaching strategies to promote student success. Her enthusiasm for teaching, willingness to participate in team projects and support of the Associate Degree Nursing philosophy for high quality education demonstrates her continued excellence in nursing education. Her students say “She always found time in her busy schedule to assist anyone who needed her advice or help with guidance or difficult course material. She is available to answer questions and provide motivation at any time through email, phone, or office meetings. She is concerned about students who struggle and provides just the right amount of structure yet allows the autonomy necessary for her students.” Aquilla “Libby” Detter was selected as the 2018 parttime Excellence in Teaching Award recipient. Detter holds a Bachelor of Science in Intermediate Education from Lenoir-Rhyne College. She earned a Master of Science in Counselor Education and a Doctorate in Educational Specialist from Appalachian State University. Detter began teaching at RCC in various continuing education programs in 2012. In May 2017, she began teaching the Effective Teacher Training class. More than eighty students have completed the program under Detter. The success of the Effective Teacher Training Program can be directly attributed to the relationship Detter has built with the faculty and staff at Rockingham County Schools. She provides each class with a unique, interactive exercise to imitate a real classroom and gives her students the tools that they need to manage a classroom as a substitute teacher.

Director of Student Life Maggie Murray was selected as RCC’s Staff Member of the Year Murray holds Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Master of Science in Educational Media Instructional Technology from Appalachian State University. She joined the RCC staff in August, 2016 as the Title III Instructional Designer and quickly became widely known as a dynamic member of the team with a powerful sense of fun. In December of 2017, she began duties as Director of Student Life. Murray immediately got the attention of everyone on campus with her weekly, and sometimes daily, updates and announcements regarding athletic competition, student events, and campus club happenings. Thanks to her efforts, the RCC Spring Fling was the most colorful and engaging student event ever. With life-size yard games, a bounce house, ChickFil-A sandwiches, not to mention great music, there’s no doubt that a good time was had by all. Nearly 900 students, faculty, and staff participated in the event. As a member of the college Wellness Committee, Maggie was instrumental in planning a campus-wide Fitness Football event. She has coordinated a weekly pickle ball games for the campus and can be counted on to pitch in and cover instruction for an occasional tennis class. Her enthusiasm certainly brings the campus together. Charlie Wall is RCC’s Part Time Staff Member of the Year Wall began his service to RCC in September, 1999 as part time Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) instructor and taught various BLET topics. In 2002 he earned the BLET Qualified Assistant designation from the NC Criminal Justice Academy. Wall holds certification in Law Enforcement Driver Training, Firearms, and General Instructor. From July 2012 through January 2013, provided much needed assistance during a transition period when he filled in as BLET School Director. Most recently, Wall completed the 2018 General Instructional Update: Criminal Justice Leadership with the NC Justice Academy. Not only has he been dedicated to the college and to our many BLET students and graduates,Wall has been an excellent role model for all students.

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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 3 at 6 p.m. in the RCC auditorium. The annual event is attended by friends and family of the graduates, along with faculty,

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Harwell IV, Natalie Maurine Houillion, Angela Fletcher Kelley, Lorrie Lemons, Jennifer Brooke Myrick, Paige Pulliam, Cortney Dawn Purgason, Brittany Lynne Sloop, Cara Leigh Spangler, Taylor Nicole Summers, Joshua Lee Williamson.

Pinning Ceremony Held for Respiratory Therapy Students On April 26, 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

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Graduates Walk at RCC Spring 2018 Commencement Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw, president of Rockingham Community College, conferred degrees, diplomas and certificatess during the May 11 commencement exercises in the Robert C. Keys gymnasium. Two students were presented with awards for achievement

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Eden Karsen Hunter Agee, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Resp.Therapy Jennifer Marie Barton, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Accounting Gideon Biggs, Diploma- Indust. Systems Tech. Tyler Scott Bruins, Assoc. in Arts Brittany Nicole Cass, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Nursing Katie Nicole Chandler, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Medi. Office Admin. Coding Olga Diaz-Rios, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Avery Emill Dillard, Assoc. in Arts Amanda Kate Wood Dunlap, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Medi. Office Admin. Heather Eastridge, Assoc. in Science Joshua Ellington, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Comp.-Integrated Machining Kailey Greeson, Cert.-Cosmetology Antwain Lorenzo Hairston, Assoc. in Fine Arts in Visual Arts Jessica B. Harden, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Nursing Jonathan Evan Hatley, Cert.-Medi. Office Admin. Medi. Office Billing and Coding Briana Dawn Hazelwood, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Business Admin. Christian Logan Hensley, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Business Admin. Jesse Robert Hodges IV, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Comp. Inform. Tech. Hannah Nicole Johnson, Assoc. in Science Deg. Rachel M. Jones, Assoc. in Science Hannah C. Kallam, Assoc. in Arts Mecail Martin, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Wendy Janeth Martinez, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Early Childhood Educ. Michael K. McCreary, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Comp. Inform. Tech. Jean Nguyen, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Business Admin. Cortney Dawn Purgason, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Nursing Erick Rivera-Yoc, Cert.-Electronics Engin. Tech. Engin. Tech. Fundamentals Jose Luis Silva, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Comp.-Integrated Machining Whitley Faith Stockenauer, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Resp.Therapy Holly Morgan Tate, Assoc. in Science Bryson O'Neal Taylor, Cert.-Welding Tech. Alex Manuel Villa, Assoc. in Arts Woodrow A. Wall III, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Comp.-Integrated Machining Wendy Young Wall, Cert.-Welding Tech. Jessica Willard, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Lauren Nicole Wilson, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Medi. Office Admin. Coding Mekensie Leigh Wood, Assoc. in Science Deg. Elon Nicholas James Rice, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Electrical Systems Tech. Cert.-Indust. Systems Tech. Troubleshooting Diploma-Indust. Systems Tech. Greensboro Royce Glenn Barham III, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Nursing Briana Nicole Barnes, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Resp.Therapy Riiva Dawn Bradley, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Resp.Therapy Bill Goodwin, Cert.-Indust. Systems Tech. Troubleshooting Diploma-Indust. Systems Tech. Cara Leigh Griffin, Assoc. in Appl. Science - Nursing Tracy Pratt, Cert.-Brewing, Distillation and Ferm. Craft Brewing Lawsonville Matthew Dale Craddock, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Cole Berkley Hall, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Madison Joshua Agee, Cert.-Electronics Engin. Tech. Engin. Tech. Fund. Lucy A. Archer, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Jeffrey W. Crosby, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Misty Cardwell Edwards, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Business Admin. Synclair Parker Fultz, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Resp.Therapy Kellee Elizabeth Harney, Cert.-Phleb.

Spencer Todd Heath, Assoc. in Appl. Science- Criminal Justice Tech. Candace Nichole Johnson, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Caitlyn N.Via, Assoc. in Science Deg. Alex Benjamen York, Assoc. in Science Deg. Martinsville Richard Wayne Toler, Assoc. in Fine Arts Deg. Mayodan Tiffanie Priddy Dalton, Assoc. in Arts Kayla Hailey, Cert.-Phleb. Kazia Michelle Mabe, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Accounting Josel Karina Moore, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Criminal Justice Tech. Tamelia Sue Orellana, Assoc. in Science Deg. Billie Rae Shaffer, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Business Admin. McCleansville Allyson Marie Feder, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Resp.Therapy Hilary Mabe Hardy, Assoc. in Appl. Science-NursingOak Ridge Johnny Vale Freeman, Jr., Assoc. in Science Deg. Pelham Shana Raye Dalton, Assoc. in Science Amy Marie McKinney, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Resp.Therapy Providence Breanna Nicole Poole, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Medi. Office Admin. Reidsville Doran Keith Abbott, Cert.-Welding Tech. Mary Elizabeth Allen, Assoc. in Appl. Science- Medi. Office Admin. Coding Julie Ann Andrews, Cert.-Medi. Office Admin. Medi. Office Billing and Coding Garrett Butt, Cert.-Welding Tech. Kyle Matthew Cayton, Assoc. in Arts CeJay Chaparro, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Qu'Ayshia T. Crawford, Cert.-Phleb. Matthew Wade Crutchfield, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Comp. Inform. Tech. Matthew Thomas Ellington, Cert.Electrical Systems Tech. Programmable Logic Controllers Terri Vaughn Farlee, Assoc. in Arts David Fitch, Cert.-Welding Tech. Isaiah Thomas Graves, Cert.-Welding Tech. Kira D. Green, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Nursing Darrell Lee Guill, Diploma-Office Admin. Mary Rebecca Hagwood, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Early Childhood Educ. Andrew Hanscome, Cert.-Air Cond. and Ref., Diploma-Air Cond. , Heating and Ref. Tech. Sam R. Harwell IV, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Nursing William Anthony Higdon, Assoc. in Science Deg. Nicholas Johnson, Cert.-Comp.Integrated Machining Fundamentals Shamora Johnson, Cert.-Medi. Office Admin. Medi. Office Angela Fletcher Kelley, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Nursing Bria Jones Loftis, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Cosmetology Kelly C. Madden, Cert.-Phleb. Hunter Caleb Martin, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Elect. Systems Tech., Cert.Electrical Sys. Tech. Indust. Wiring Cert.-Electrical Systems Tech., Mechatronics, Cert.-Electrical Systems Tech. Programmable Logic Contr., Cert.-Electrical Sys. Tech. Robotics Curtis Nate McGehee, Assoc. in Arts Deg. and Assoc. in Science Deg. April E. Mitchell, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Amanda N. Pegram, Assoc. in Arts Jason Lee Petty, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Comp. Inform. Tech. Cert., Comp. Inform. Tech. Small Business IT and Networking, Cert., Comp. Inform. Tech., Cert., Comp. Inform. Tech. Web Development Brandi Nicole Price, Assoc. in Appl.

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Graduates... Contined from Page 32 Science-Business Admin. Emily Ann Ross, Assoc. in Fine Arts in Visual Arts Deg. Aliyah Isreal Slade, Assoc. in Arts Brittany Lynne Sloop, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Nursing Amy M. Smith, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Cosmetology Kailey L. Smith, Cert.-Cosmetology Taylor Nicole Summers, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Nursing Heather Combs Tate, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Office Admin., Cert.-Office Admin. & Administrative Assistant, Cert.-Office Admin. Advanced Office Software Deidre R. Thomas-Whisonant, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Tamyra Dawn Totten, Cert.-Phleb. Claude Nathan Townsend, Assoc. in Appl. Science-General Occ. Tech. Diploma-Air Cond. , Heating and Refrigeration Tech. Sherri Kay Vaughn, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Medi. Office Admin. Coding Wade A. Vernon, Cert.-Welding Tech. Jacob Whicker, Cert.-Welding Tech. Logan Renee Whitley, Assoc. in Science Deg. Sarah E. Whitsett, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Joshua Lee Williamson, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Nursing Jennifer Wilson, Cert.-Phleb. Ciera Bryn Winter, Assoc. in Appl. Science- Resp.Therapy Paul A.Woodson III, Assoc. in Arts . Ridgeway Adriana Wilson, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Resp.Therapy Ruffin Zachary B.Austin, Assoc. in Arts Deg. David J.Ellington, Cert.-Welding Tech. Montana Carol Gilley, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Nursing Jayrin Dale Paul Harris, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Inform. Tech. Tina Keels, Cert.-Medi. Office Admin.

Medi. Office Billing and Coding, Cert.-Medi. Office Admin. Medi. Office Zayiah Breyon King, Cert.-Medi. Office Admin. Medi. Office Billing and Coding Shannon Batten Lovelace, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Business Admin. Dana S. Strader, Cert.-Office Admin. Administrative Assistant Thomas Cody Utter, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Accounting Kelly Clarke Wilson, Assoc. in Appl. Science Deg. -Accounting Sandy Ridge Kristin Leann Bullins, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Early Childhood Educ. Christina Marie Dehart, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Crim. Justice Tech. Emily Lynn Myers, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Cosmetology Statesville Caleb Russell Henderson, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Stokesdale Sharon Angela Akers, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Nursing Christopher W. Clifton, Assoc. in Arts Alexis Janie Collins, Assoc. in Science Rebecca Lynn Daniels, Assoc. in Arts Tristian LeeAnn Glenn, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Electronics Engin. Tech. Hannah Nicole Harrell, Assoc. in Arts Austin M. Kirkman, Cert.-Welding Tech. Lorrie Nicole Lemons, Assoc. in Appl. Science-Nursing Amy N.Neal, Cert.-Early Childhood Educ. Kaitlyn M.a Pittman, Assoc. in Sci. Joshua Hunter Williams, Cert.Welding Tech. Michael C. Williams, Assoc. in Arts

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Fish with a Ranger Saturday, June 30 – 1:30pm to 3:30pm. The fish are waiting. Will you walk away with a great fish story? Go fishing with a ranger at Mayo River State Park. Meet-up location is at the picnic area parking lot at Mayo Mountain Access. Bring your own tackle, bait and insect repellent. There is some tackle available to be used on loan. All participants 16 years and older must have a North Carolina fishing license.

Creek Creep Saturday, June 16 - 1pm – 3pm. Come see what is swimming around in the creeks at Mayo River State Park! A park ranger will lead you to Fall Creek Falls to see what you can catch! Wear clothing and shoes for getting in the creek and getting wet. Bring your own drinking water and insect repellent. Meet-up location is at the DeShazo Mill Road Access parking area (Latitude 36.5411, Longitude 79.9830). If you need directions, call the park office at 336-427-2530. For more information contact Mayo River State Park 500 Old Mayo Park Rd, Mayodan, NC 27027 336-427-2530, or visit www.ncstateparks.gov

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JUNE 2018 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 35 # The Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers of the Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center want to say thank you to those who supported the 16th annual Black Tie & Blue Jeans event held May 5, 2018. With the many acts of selfless and generous giving, the event raised over $42,000. The proceeds from this event help make it possible for us to continue investing in the lives of women, children, and their families. The Pregnancy Care Center is located in Eden at 424 W. Kings Hwy. If you would like more information about the center, please call 336-623-5540.

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