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100+ Jobs coming to Eden, County through Mohawk Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced on May 21st that Mohawk Industries will expand its manufacturing facility in Rockingham County and create 105 new jobs over the next five years. The company plans to invest $8 million in the city of Eden.

“Mohawk has been a great corporate citizen to Rockingham County and to North Carolina,” said Governor McCrory. “By adding these new manufacturing jobs and making significant capital improvements, Mohawk is demonstrating that North Carolina’s workforce and business climate is a vital component of the company’s future.”

Mohawk currently employs more than 170 individuals at its Eden location, where the prestigious Karastan® brand of carpets and rugs are manufactured. Mohawk employs almost 1,200 employees across North Carolina in all of its divisions.

Mohawk Industries is the world’s largest flooring manufacturer. The company offers a complete line of flooring products including carpet and rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, sheet vinyl and luxury vinyl tile.

“Anytime an existing North Carolina company chooses to expand here, it sends the signal across the country that North Carolina is a great place to do business,” said Secretary Skvarla. “Nothing compares to what North Carolina has to offer when it comes to being

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The Charlie Poole Music Festival, happening in Eden, NC on June 12th and 13th, is planning a big celebration in honor of its 20th anniversary - dancing, jamming, watermelon-eating, river floating, and - as always - great music, to commemorate and carry forward the world-changing music of Charlie Poole! The highlight of the weekend will be the presentation of the highly respected Lifetime Achievement Award, this year to legendary guitarist Tony Rice. The award will be presented on Friday night, the concert night that has always featured some of the best performers, this year no different, with the following scheduled to go on stage: Katie Griffin and Friends - the festival has long been supportive of young people just beginning to hone their skills. Talented kids. Like Katie Griffin.

Katie came to her first festival as a very young girl, and has blossomed into a beautiful and talented young lady. She is pursuing her dreams, fiddle in hand, as a student at East Tennessee State University, majoring in the wonderful traditional music she first encountered at the Charlie Poole Music Festival. Her fiddle instructor is Hunter Berry, fiddler for Rhonda Vincent’s band Katie Griffith The Rage. Katie has just released a new cd entitled “It’s a Lonesome Road.” We are proud to welcome her home to perform for us (along with some of the talented friends she has made along the way).

Carolina Roustabouts - One of the groups that performed for the very first Charlie Poole Music Festival was the Carolina Roustabouts. Some of the members of this group have changed through the years, but the duo who form the nucleus has remained the same - Mr. George Underwood and Dr. Don Wright. How many people can claim that they have actually seen Charlie Poole in person? Well, George Underwood can. It will be worth coming just to hear his exciting recollection of this encounter. And Dr. Don Wright - even if you don’t know the name, you have probably heard his incredible banjo picking - he has performed and recorded with some of the big Carolina Roustabouts names in traditional

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Local Farewells

Loved ones of Rockingham County who have recently passed away Rudy Eddie Anderson, 86 - Stoneville Rosalyn Hopson Adkins, 75 Reidsville Lucille Shelton Anders Timothy Jack Angel, 58 Joel Acain, 50 Keith Baxter Atkins, 73 - Mayodan Ruth Ann (Richert) Bell, 101 Ethel Lorene Butler Bryan Avery Bostic, 50 - Eden Maxine Bowen Blackwood, 94 Roger Dale Broadaway, 71 Edna Mae Isgett Barnes, 86 Charlie Coy Barnes, Sr. "Uncle Coy” 83 William G. (Bill) Baldwin, Sr., 90

Franklin D. Blaylock Johnny Lee Bowman, 75 Frances Horsley Compton, 91 - Eden Faye H. Caudle, 88 Barbara C. Collins Karen L Cranford, 54 Laura Elizabeth (Simmons) Clonts, 88 Sadie Powell Collins Melia Meeks Curry, 45 - Stoneville David Carlton Cummings Avonlea Hope Carraway, infant Erma Jean Hill Cagle, 80 Javan Mason Chatman, 69 Sue Shropshire Crouse, 76 Reidsville Andrew “Drew” F. Cannady, 66

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Alfred Glenn Devine, 58 - Reidsville William Andy Duncan, 79 - Stoneville Catherine Wilkins Duggins, 88 Mayodan Lyle Duane Dillon, 81 Chase Taylor Durham, 26 Earl (Bub) Hampton Easter, 82 Raymond Oscar Endicott, 91 Mary Sue Christopher Edwards Marian Elizabeth Evans Freeman, 86 - Eden Charles Weldon Fields, Sr. Nancy Talley Farkas, 79 - Reidsville Naomi Maybelle Gover - Eden Connie Comer Gann, 54 - Stoneville Betty Lee Walker Grissom, 87 Hunter Oakley Gammon, 91 James "Bob" Alexander Hunt, Jr., 72 Elisha “Eli” Hutchens, 24 Todd Michael Hixon, Sr., 46 Gene M. Harris Nell Lewis Hyde Dorothy “Dot” Hicks Allen Howell, 100 Maggie Barnes Hutchens, 84 Kenneth “Kenny” R. Hooker, 56 Mary Gibson Holleman, 71 Jerry Raymond Hopkins, 79 George Lester Hairston, 64 Tony Mitchell "Mitch" Holland, II, 49 - Eden Sue Knight Hanes, 72 Crystal Michelle Brown Hampton, 43 Lori Hickman Hutchens, 50 Mayodan Carl F. Hughes, Sr. David Ivan Hobson, 80 Roy W Ingram, 74 Corinna Bain Johnson William Thomas "Crip" Joyce Stedman "Mack" Maxell Jones, 85 Eden Frank Joyce, Jr., 88 Inez Poe Joines - Reidsville Mary Helen Dunlap Joyce, 86 Howard "Leon" Jones, 86 James "Jimmy" Carl Kallam, 62 Stoneville Lola Hayes Kluttz, 86 Joe Buford Kallam, 85 - Mayodan Hylton Boone Kallam, 81 Bud Austin Kephart, 80 - Mayodan Mary Elizabeth Scruggs Kidd, 87 Ralph Sanford Leake, 91 - Stoneville Tamhra Sawyer Hale Latshaw Rodney Craig Lieb, 63 Eddie "Peanut" Lee Land, 86 - Eden Billy Franklin Livengood, 86 Lillie G. Lewis, 82 Roger Dale Lawson, 49 Charles Gilbert Lowdermilk, 90 James Wayne Lowdermilk, 71 Maude Louise Corn Moore, 94

Ethel Marie Ward Mabe, 75 Donald Wayne McKnight, 68 Ann Peay Mills, 90 - Mayodan Alton Gordon Morrison, Sr., 80 Eden Mozelle Morris, 98 - Eden Essie Brown Moorhead, 90 Mayodan JoAnne Rutledge Misenheimer, 70 Donald Salvatore Maurice, Sr., 76 Lucie Louise Manley, infant Dorothy F. Norris, 94 Opal Geraldine “Jerry” Elkins Newnam Fred "Bubba" Moore, Jr., 66 James Timothy (Tim) O’Brien Darrell Beauford Oldham, 66 Bobby Lee Palmer, 75 Betty Sue Paschal, 53 - Stoneville Hilda Scarlette Pegram, 82 Alice Burchell Page, 72 Perry Ray Pollock, 44 William Thomas Rightsell, Jr., 79 Gertrude Mary Rewoldt, 78 Mary Catherine "Cat" Cox Robertson, 89 - Eden Samuel Douglas Rodgers Jr., 88 Eden Claude Thomas (Tommy) Redmon, 74 Anthony Lewis Rinaldo, 61 - Eden Thomas F. Reynolds, Sr., 83 Mary Carolyn Smith, 84 Gracie Virginia Mabe Steele, 97 Ruth Kallam Smith, 98 - Stoneville Barbara Wilson Scott William Henry Southern, Sr., 97 George Glenn Southern, 77 Albert T. “A.T.” Sherrill, Jr. 86

Shirley Taylor Soyars, 83 - Reidsville Sue Saunders, 76 Julia Ann Talley Stewart, 92 Reidsville Reverend Raymond Edward Shelton, Jr., 73 Clifford Brooks Smith, 86 Vera Marie Craig Southern, 83 Ruby Beatrice Scruggs Scott, 92 Elinor Jane Paxton Satchell, 89 Ruth Eloise Shives Elbert “Red” Spangler, 88 - Ruffin Rebecca Martin Tanton, 93 - Eden Kimberly "Kim" Rose London Tate, 54 - Eden Bobbi Lou Lakey Tollison, 64 Louise Lowe Tilley, 96 Kenneth “Grayson” Taylor, Jr., 61 Eden James "Elwood" Tate, 71 - Eden Josephine “Jo” Howard Tutterow, 78 Susan Kelly Gammon Thurman, 55 Ruffin Ronald Monroe Welch, Sr., 68 Reidsville Larry Herbert Wilson, 69 - Eden David Lee Williams, Jr., 49 - Madison Janice C. Watterson, 75 Alice Flynn Wilson, 82 William “Bill” J. Watson, 75 Laura Grey Bowles Whitaker, 90 F. David Wyrick, Sr., 84 Connie Wade Brenda Gail Gray White, 65 Stoneville Donna Ensley White, 84 Dwight Legrande Whitesell, 69 Reidsville

Eden Celebrates National Public Works Week In accordance with the tradition of the American Public Works Association, those 60 City of Eden employees who work in professions that provide and maintain public facilities and services were honored during National Public Works Week, May 17-24, 2015.

Activities were scheduled to celebrate the valuable contributions of those public works professionals.

We value our community and the vital role public works plays in keeping it safe and functioning smoothly.

Public Works professionals in Eden consist of 5 departments led

by Municipal Services Director, Paul Dishmon that include: Facilities & Grounds – Ray Thomas, Superintendent Fleet Maintenance – Tommy Carter, Superintendent Solid Waste – Rodney Carter, Superintendent Streets – Darren Gatewood, Superintendent Collection & Distribution – Mark Bullins, Superintendent They are, in short, the people who maintain and improve systems and services vital to a community’s health, safety and comfort.

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Eden’s Own Journal / Rockingham County Star is a monthly news magazine covering local events and lifestyles in Rockingham County. We print and distribute free of charge, due to the support, generosity and commitment to the community that our advertisers exhibit.

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

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On April 29, 2015 the American Red Cross held it’s Volunteer Luncheon. The luncheon was held at the Agricultural Building, Rockingham Cooperative Extension in Wentworth, NC. John Hughes- Executive Director intruduced the guests to those who would present the awards.

Wen-hi Elmer presented Dennis Caillouet, with the Disaster Services Award.

Caillouet began his career with the American Red Cross in Disaster in 2005. His first of many national deployments was to Hurricane Katrina. He worked with a team opening a new shelter, getting it operational and moving to the next location to do the same. Dennis went on to become a Manager in Disaster Assessment and a Site Director for Operations Management.

Elmer said, “Dennis was recognized not for what he does for the Red Cross across the nation but for the excellent volunteer service he is providing in Rockingham County and the Piedmont Triad Chapter. Dennis has returned to our local Disaster Action Team responding to local fire calls. Dennis also provides Disaster Services with valuable

situational awareness reports letting us know of potential and active weather events that impact our area. He is also helping build partnerships with our local government partners by participating in area exercises in the role of Operations Management. As his fellow volunteer told me - it is time to make sure he feels appreciated.”

Jackie Savage presented the Blood Services Award to Pat Floyd. Savage spoke of Floyd saying, “As I was traveling thru different counties looking for leadership volunteers; I meet this volunteer. After talking and explaining to the volunteer what the Red Cross needed, I was able to convince the volunteer that it was a job created just for her.

Now this volunteer is scheduling other volunteers, working diligently with other volunteers and the Blood Account Manager.”

Food Pantry Award Presented by-Melissa Smith presented the Food Pantry Award to Raven Brown who has been volunteering with the Red Cross for six plus years.

Smith said of Brown, “We can’t say enough how helpful he has been to our Chapter such as: He is faithful every week to help picking up our food delivery from

Raven Brown, Pat Floyd, Brenda Richmond, Dennis Caillouet were honored at the Red Cross lunchen for their volunteer work in the county.

Second Harvest Bank, he is always cheerful and happily helps anyone who is in need of assistance with our food services, and his Basketball team raised a substantial amount of money from their December ball game and donated all the proceeds to the food pantry. He is truly an Exceptional Volunteer!”

Smith also presented the Office Support award to Brenda Richmond. Brenda Richmond has been volunteering with the Red Cross since 2011. She has assisted with Blood Drives as a greeter, worked in the Canteen, and has also attended several Special Events. At the present time she is

working at the Front Desk as Receptionist. Smith said of Richmond, “Brenda doesn’t wait to be asked to do things. She steps up to the plate, and goes above and beyond what is asked of her. She is caring and compassionate of our clients, and is a great person to work with.

Brenda is an all-around wonderful Volunteer, and we are proud to have her at the American Red Cross!”

The luncheon was catered by: Little Richards, 455 Fredrick Street, Mount Airy and the venue was provided by Agricultural Building, Rock Cooperative Extension.

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The question arises what to do with the kids this summer who are too young to stay home alone?

The Eden Family YMCA Summer Fun Camp can be your answer and the kid’s salvation from a boring summer. Summer Camp 2015, is not the summer camp of the “old” days. Your child will have fun and instruction from the time you drop them off, as early as 7a.m. until pick-up time at 6p.m. Our list of counselors include people with degrees in sports management, Master of Education in counseling and college students pursuing degrees in athletic training, youth ministries and one on the way to medical school.

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fied lifeguard instructors will work on technique and strokes.

Fieldtrips are included in the fun and adventure. Destinations include a Grasshopper game, Camp Weaver, Mayo River State Park and the ever popular Tanglewood Water Park. All of these adventures are included in the weekly rate.

Do not worry though about your child, we remember what the “C” in YMCA stands for, CHRISTIAN! They will be doing an age appropriate bible study called Search for Significance. This study will be led by, our very own, Jessi and Mr. Rikki. We will also be memorizing the books of the Bible and key verses for everyday life. This goes along with our anti-bullying teaching that will be included in all activities.

Oh and guess what, we are going to feed them too. Breakfast and lunch plus snacks are part of the package. It’s not the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and grape soda of your youth but nutritious and great tasting.

Menus of the past have included meatballs, turkey hotdogs, chicken nachos and milk or juice, sorry but grape sodas are not part of a healthy and balanced package.

We strive for our Summer Fun Camp to be something that your child will look back on as a great memory. Call 623-8496 or stop by and talk to Renee Trogdon or Cindy Jump. You will not have to worry about your child’s fun this summer. We are SUMMER FUN CAMP 2015.

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Ongoing Events of Interest For Your Own Good...

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DIABETIC EDUCATION Workshop for everyday living Eden Drug Education Center216 Stadium Drive, ( located at the corner of Stadium Drive and Kennedy Street, Eden. 3rd Thurs. of every month, 3 pm. No res. necessary, FREE to public! Pete Crouch, Eden Drug

Preregistration is required for ALL classes UNLESS instructed otherwise. Many

FIBROMIALGIA SUPPORT GROUPS • Morehead Hosp. 2 pm, every Friday Morehead Hospital Main Conf. Room Questions: Call 336-589-8968 or 5202057. Texting is accepted. Facebook us at firbrofriendsinnc • TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) a nonprofit weight-loss organization .

Weekly 1 hour meetings. Annual cost $28. Half-price for children 6-18 and for spouses joining together.

Visit www.tops.org or call 1-800-YEA-TOPS. Local contact Laurasgw@gmail.com or call 919-621-3613. The Eden area meets every Monday at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Church, 233 Stadium Dr Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057.

MOREHEAD HOSPITAL IN EDEN SPONSORING Preregistration is required for ALL classes UNLESS instructed otherwise. Many are FREE of Charge. Call numbers listed for details on each event. Call 336-623-9711

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CHRONIC DISEASE CARE Call for dates and times...

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

• Look Good - Feel Better Smith-McMichael Cancer Center To register, call 336-623-9713.

• Parkinson's Support Group May 19th 2 pm Morehead Hospital Dining Room Questions: call 336-627-8510 • Fibromyalgia Support Group Every Friday 2 pm MMH Main Conference Room HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 AM • WMYN AM 11am & 7pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday

are FREE of Charge. Call numbers listed.

WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wednesday at 7pm.

FREE to Public! Door Prizes! Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden (next to library) 627-4325 Annie Penn/Cone Health program BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM Cone Health provides Free or low-cost breast and cervical screenings and followup services to eligible women in this region.. For information call 832-0628.

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

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

• Al-Anon Meeting 1st United Meth.

Church - 130 Main Street, Eden Every Thursday, 7pm.

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

ROCK. COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING Third Tuesday of Every Month 7 - 8 p.m. RCC - Advanced Technology Building. 215 Wrenn Mem.Dr. Wentworth, NC 27375 ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn

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

SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), make crafts, enjoy snacks and participate in other social activities. If you know individuals who would like to attend our meetings or for more info, call Brenda Moore at 336623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Osborne Bapt. Church Cafe/Kids Clubhouse. 1st Friday of every month: 6:30 pm. Are you a foster or adoptive family? Encouragement & support. Just interested in learning about the process?

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

CLUBS WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Meets 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB Meets at the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday or the month - 7pm Call Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA Meets the third Tuesday of every month at Fursty's Restaurant on Freeway Drive in Reidsville at 6:30 pm.

RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB meets 3rd Sat. of every month at 10 for snacks. Meeting begins at 10:30 am. We are currently meeting at the Rockingham County Republican Headquarters at 221 Piedmont Street in Reidsville.

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A support group for family members and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call for date & times. South Day Room. Registration not required. For questions, call 951-4674.

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

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

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

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

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

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

MILITARY GROUPS • ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League All Marines, former Marines and spouses invited: 2nd Thur of each mo. at 7 pm at The AIG Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth Chet Chrismon 336-552-8760 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan .

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

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

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

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

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

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

336-347-7432, leave message.

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

Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY New location & time 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral in Reidsville Contact Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” (Madison) Meet every 2nd Thursday of month 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg You Do Not have to be a vet to attend.

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

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

• Eden - Call 336 623-3007 to reg.

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

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

Free large load pickup. 627-0160.

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

Meals Provided • SALVATION ARMY Hungry?

Come by and have a meal on us!

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

MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• YARD SALE & CRUISE-IN FUNDRAISER at PLEASANT VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH 232 W. Meadow Rd. Eden June 20th, 8am - 2pm Money raised for Youth Group to go on July Trip.

Anyone is welcome to bring their car to the show!

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Events of Interest 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam starts at 6:15PM June 2 7 PM “Snow Creek” June 9 7 PM “Lucky City” June 16 7 PM “Hard Times” June 23 7 PM “Hubert Lawson & Country Bluegrass Boys” June 30 7 PM “2 Young 2 Old” Cornbread Revival June 27th Saturdays at “The Barn” June 13 7:00PM “Heartstrings” Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144

DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AND JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville, NC 27320. Saturday Nights. doors open at 6pm, Dance at 7pm. No Alcohol, smoke free.

Adults $5 donation, 11 & under free.

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

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

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

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

TRIAD DAYLILY CLUB FORMING. Please join this group of people who love cultivating daylilies. (Meets 4th Sunday of each month) 2pm - 4pm at Vida pour Tea, 412 State St., Greensboro, NC. Discussions, programs, refreshmens and drawings. RSVP at ww.meetup.com (go under “garden”) or call Lynn at 336456-4509

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

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

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THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY _______________ MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2015 • Rockingham County Board of Commissioners meet on second floor of Governmental Center located at 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth, NC 6:30pm SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015 • 13th Annual Peidmont Pottery Festival 9am - 4pm. Kingsway Plaza Shopping Center at 22o W. kings Highway. Over 100 potters from across NC and Va. For info visist www.ExploreEdenNC.com or call 336-612-8049 for Cindy Adams.

• Two Rivers Craft Fair - 6am - 9pm. 1st ever craft fair featuring homemade soap, craftsman toys, custom furniture, handspun yarn and much more. Eden Mall in old Peebles building. 201 E. Meadow Rd., Eden, NC. • Dan River Basin Association's First Saturday Outing, 10:00 a.m., 6-mile paddle on Dan River from Jessup's Mill to George's Mill (Hart's Access). Meet at Jessup's Mill (Collinstown Road) in Stokes County, NC (GPS 36.5259, -80.3737). Bring boat, paddles, life jackets, lunch, and water.

Helmets are recommended. Dress in layers of synthetic fabric; wear close-toed shoes; be prepared for wind or rain. Free and open to the public. Contact: Wayne Kirkpatrick, wynbtyk@embarqmail.com or 540-570-3511.

• Rock Your Health Wellness Fair - RCC Key’s Gymnasium. 558 County Home Rd., Reidsville (Wentworth) 10am - 2pm. Health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, ABI Doppler Study and Diabetic foot Care. Vendor, resourses, excercise sessions, cooking demonstrations, door prizes and more.

• Bluegrass Gospel Music Fundraiser & Benefitfor Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church - featuring Almost There, Gospel Songbird, The Bonner Sisters, Hubert Lawson & the Country Bluegrass Boys. To Help in Rebuilding of Sanctuary that was destroyed by fire on February 20, 2015 Saturday, June 6, 2015from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM at Rockingham County High School, Wentworth, NC. Contact Dwight Lucas 336-706-9816. Love Offering and Donations will be accepted

Friday, June 12th - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tile Art - $20 Thursday, June 25th - 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Abstract Canvas Painting - $20 Please call Elizabeth at 336-613-3025 Or email: creativeadventurezone@gmail.com For Ages 4 - 12 (K - 5th Grade). Boys & Girls

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FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH • Charlie Poole Festival kick’s off - Gates open at 5pm.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH • Eden Cruise In - Subway Parking lot, Van Buren Rd., Eden • Charlie Poole Festival - Gates open at 9am • Watermellon Eatin’ FREE! FREE! 3:00- 4:00 PM In Honor of the Charlie Poole Music Festival 20TH Anniversary HISTORIC SPRAY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, Governor Morehead Park, Church Street, Eden. Fair Funeral Home, Guest Sponsor and Eden Boy Scouts Troop #567, Hosts • The first ever “Looks-Like-Charlie Contest”, held in honor of the Charlie Poole Music Festival 20th Anniversary will be held 11:30 am at the Spray Mercantile Building Canal Walkway: Church Street All AGES! No Participation Fee! 1st Prize $100 2nd $75 3rd $50. This fun event is sponsored by MHS R. Duane Best Scholarship Fund.

• Charlie’s Corn Hole Bean Bag Toss Competition sponsored by The City of Eden Parks & Recreation Department . This event is Free for All Ages. No prior experience needed. Singles and teams of two will compete at 10am in the Historic Spray Mercantile Parking Lot. • Annual Community Yard Sale - 8am-1pm Riverview Apartments - “C” Street, Eden, NC Rain date is June 27th, same times.

• Nadias Haven of Hope Foundation Paws with a Cause 1st Annual Poker Run - Moose Lodge Registration begin at 12 p.m. - Ride Begins at 1 p.m. $10 per biker per bike. Dedicated to the memory of Yvonne Ramsey and Ray Hopper. All proceeds go to animals in need!

MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2015 • Rockingham County Board of Commissioners meet on second floor of Governmental Center located at 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth, NC 6:30pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH • Draper Car Show, 8am - 3pm. Fieldcrest Rd., in Draper Village, Eden. 19 catagories, 74 classses for more info call Paul Gover 336-573-3551, Tim Lancaster 336-613-5715 or Tony Edwards 336-8301289 Pre-register at www.threeriversaaca.com. This event is also celebrating the 66th Reuniohn of Draper Speedway!

• Concert in the Park, 6:30 PM at Kiwanis Amphitheatre at Freedom Park, Eden - Hubert Lawson & the Country Bluegrass Boys. Free to the public, Bring your lawn chairs or blanket to sit on. Sponsored by the Eden Parks and Recreation Department.

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

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Peidmont Pottery Festival

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

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

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

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

If you are interested contact

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

The thirteenth annual Peidmont Pottery Festival will be held on June 6 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Kingsway Plaza Shopping Center (220 W. Kings Highway, Eden). More than 100 potters from across North Carolina and Virginia presenting the finest in handcrafted pottery. Demonstrations and door prizes.

For more information visit www.exploreedennc.com or call City of Eden Tourism and Special Events coordinator Cindy Adams at 336-612-8049 or email at cadams@edennc.us.

Photo by Elizabeth Doss

Mr. & Mrs. David S. Griffith

Presenting the Griffiths David Samuel Griffith of Reidsville and Lisa Finney Doss of Eden were united in marriage on May 2nd, 2015 at 912 Bethlehem, in an intimate ceremony officiated by Pastor Bran Aldridge of College Park Baptist Church. The couple will reside at their Eden residence.

Lisa was escorted down the aisle by her son Joshua Doss, Maid-of-Honor was daughter Elizabeth Doss.

Best men were groom’s sons Aaron and Sam Griffith.

Lisa is the daughter of Betty Finney, and the late Dillard Finney. Lisa owns and publishes Eden’s Own Journal.

David is the son of the late Ruth Dyer Griffith and >>>> Griffith of Reidsville. David is a Senior Project Manager for Keystone foods.

The couple have now returned from their honeymoon to begin their lives together.

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Two Rivers Craft Fair The 1st Annual Two Rivers Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, June 6 at 6:00AM – 9:00PM at the Eden Mall old Peebles, 201 E. Meadow Road, Eden. Craft fair will feature homemade soap, craftsman toys, custom furniture, handspun yarn, and much more.

Come on out for the first annual Two Rivers Craft Fair! We will have crafters of all varieties showcasing their wares!

Adult Literacy Tutor Training Volunteer tutors help adult students in Rockingham County to learn to read, write, or do basic math. Tutors may also assist students who are working on their high school equivalency certificates or learning English. Volunteer tutors are greatly needed at this time, as many students are on a waiting list and are having to wait months and years for tutors. The Rockingham County Literacy Project can help more people only if YOU give your time and talents and become a volunteer tutor!

On Fridays, May 15 and 229:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. there will also be an online component to the training. Participants should plan to attend both sessions.

Training will take place at the Rockingham County Literacy Project, 705-A Washington Street, Eden.

Call Jean Light Kinyon at 627-0007 to pre-register, or visit www.rcliteracyproject.org for more information.

Providing a more normal childhood to foster children is aim of act North Carolina Senate in April unanimously passed legislation that would help families across the state provide a more normal and happy childhood for their foster children.

The Foster Care Family Act, sponsored by Sens. Tamara Barringer (R-Wake), Kathy Harrington (R-Gaston) and Tommy Tucker (R-Union) would remove unnecessary burdens placed on foster families seeking to involve their foster children in the same extracurricular and social activities as their peers. Currently, many foster children are not allowed to play school sports, go on school field trips or participate in the usual activities of childhood, since those activities and a host of others require prior approval from a court or county department of social services. The bill would empower foster parents to use the same commonsense discretion as other parents in deciding which activities are best for their kids.

“Foster children deserve every opportunity to share in the same life experiences and rites of passage as their friends – whether it’s playing little league baseball, participating in a school field trip or driving a car to their after-school job,” said Barringer, who fostered children in her home for 10 years. “This bill will help provide these kids – who have already been through so much – a chance at a more normal and carefree childhood.”

The bill would also provide additional protections for foster parents by tasking the state Rate Bureau with creating an optional policy offering liability insurance coverage to them. Foster children are not covered under many private insurance policies, and this change would allow foster parents to make more routine decisions on behalf of the children in their homes without fear of being sued by their biological parents.

“We must do everything we can to encourage more good people to welcome foster children into their homes,” said Tucker, who has been a foster parent for 20 years. “These needed insurance protections will make a real difference to families looking to take on this critical responsibility.”

Finally, the bill would increase opportunities for foster children to be able to drive by allowing them to purchase car insurance – just like other licensed drivers over age 16. Under current law, foster children are not covered by the family insurance policy. So they often cannot drive themselves to school or a part-time job, even if they have access to a car. As a result, many foster children graduate from high school and into life without a driver’s license.

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 “I am proud to support legislation that will not only allow these young adults to experience the major milestone of learning to drive, but also empower them to use their knowledge to continue their education and gain valuable work experience,” said Harrington.

Rockingham County High Senior Receives President’s Volunteer Service Award Jenna Harmon, 18, of Reidsville, a senior at Rockingham County High School, has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award.

The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was granted by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program on behalf of President Barack

Harmon

Obama. Rockingham County High School nominated Jenna for national honors this fall in recognition of her volunteer service.

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), recognizes middle level and high school students across America for outstanding volunteer service.

“The recipients of these awards demonstrate that young people across America are making remarkable contributions to the health and vitality of their communities,” said John Strangfeld, chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial.

“By recognizing these students and placing a spotlight on their volunteer activities, we hope to motivate others to consider how they can also contribute to their community.”

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a business-friendly state.”

Salaries will vary by job, which will include machine operators, maintenance, support staff and management positions. The annual salary range for the new jobs will be $35,000 to $40,000, a similar range to comparable existing jobs at the Eden facility.

sion is going to have a tremendous positive effect to Rockingham County and to Eden.”

“This is exciting news for our region,” said Representative Bert Jones. “These new jobs and this investment will certainly

have a very positive impact in our county.”

In addition to the N.C. Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C., other partners that helped with this project

include: North Carolina Community College System, Duke Energy, Rockingham County Economic Development, Rockingham County and the City of Eden.

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The average annual salary for Rockingham County is $34,446.

“The first Karastan rug at the Eden facility was produced in 1928, and this project represents a revitalization of this important site,” said Brian Carson, president of Mohawk’s North American Flooring division. “We are delighted that more than 100 people in the region will become part of our talented and dedicated team at Eden. These fine craftspeople create some of the most beautiful and enduring products in our industry. We look forward to investing in equipment as well as making significant process and infrastructure improvements to ensure a brighter future for this historic facility and the great people who work here.”

“I applaud Mohawk’s continued commitment to bringing new jobs and greater investment to Rockingham County,” said Senate Leader Phil Berger. “Their decision is a testament to North Carolina’s favorable business climate and high-quality workforce, and I look forward to supporting additional pro-growth tax policies that help more existing businesses expand across our state.”

Mayor of Eden, Wayne Tuggle said “It’s a great day for business in the city of Eden... this is one of the best things that’s happened since I have been mayor.” Tuggle thanked each of the people, businesses and departments involved in the collaboration which took place to bring this project to fruition.

The project was made possible in part by a performancebased grant from the One North Carolina Fund of up to $765,000.

The One NC Fund provides financial assistance, through local governments, to attract business projects that will stimulate economic activity and create new jobs in the state. Companies receive no money up front and must meet job creation and investment performance standards to qualify for grant funds.

These grants also require and are contingent upon local matches.

“We all know the importance of new jobs to a community’s economy,” said Representative Brian Holloway. “This expan-

Health Tips: Home Equipment • Medication Reminders • Vaccines • Diabetes Care

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Here’s something you may not give a second thought: “Climate control” for your medications. Those little pills (or liquids) may appear untouched by the environment.

But they’re not. Extreme heat or cold can make a big difference in how well your medications work. Proper storage is key. Here are a few things you should know.

When you receive a medication, check to see if there are specific instructions about storage.

Know which need refrigeration, if any. If none do, follow these general guidelines.

Store medications: In their original container At room temperature (59°F to 86°F) Away from moisture Protected from light At home: A good storage spot might be a locked dresser drawer or kitchen shelf— not in a bathroom medicine cabinet, next to the stove, or on a countertop where the sun comes streaming in. Both bathrooms and kitchens not only get hot at times, but can also be very high in humidity.

Keep all medications in the same place, except for those that need refrigeration.

Be sure that your fridge’s temperature setting isn’t too high. That can put medication at risk of freezing. Insulin is an example of a drug that needs cooler temperatures. Keep unopened insulin vials, cartridges, and pre-filled pens in the fridge at a temperature between 36°F to 46°F. Once punctured, however, most types of insulin can be stored in the fridge or at room temperature. Ask, if you have questions about your medications.

When traveling: What if you are traveling during the “dog days of summer”?

Don’t be leaving your medications in the glove compartment or trunk of your car while off scouting the Grand Canyon! Temperatures can skyrocket in a closed car.

In fact, don’t even leave them in the trunk while driving—keep them inside the car, where you can control the temperature. One British study found that trunk temperatures can go as high as 81.5°F to 110.3°F during a heat wave.

For medications that need to be refrigerated, use a refrigerator (or freezer gel pack for longer periods), cooler, or fridge throughout your whole trip.

When flying, avoid packing away your medication in checked luggage. Baggage compartments can also undergo extremes of temperature. Instead, keep your medications in your carry-on luggage in their original, labeled containers. Don’t be alarmed if airport security asks to inspect your medications.

Any more questions? I will be glad to talk with you. Or, if it helps, I can print out more information as a reference. Need it in a different language or in bigger type?

Let’s see what we can do.

Just remember this: extreme environmental changes can affect your drug’s potency.

And, depending upon your condition and your type of medication, that can be serious—even life threatening.

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

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Eden Goodwill Class Schedule The Goodwill Industries Community Resource Center Eden Campus Summer Schedule.

Located at 220 W. Kings Hwy, Suite H, Eden, NC 27288.

-GED - Mon-Thu 9:00am12:00pm - Tue/Thu 5:30pm8:30pm -HRD Classes -Get Advice: How to Land and Keep a Job (HRD) - June 15-26 (M-F) 9:00am-1:00pm - July 2031 (M-F) 9:00am-1:00pm -What Are You Good At? Do You Know? - June 1-5 (M-F) 9:00am12:00pm - July 6-10 (M-F) 9:00am-12:00pm -Computer Use Skills for the Job Seeker - July 6-30 (M-F) 9:00am12:00pm - June 1-Aug. 3 (M/W) 5:30pm-8:30pm -Career Readiness Lab - June 1Aug. 12 (M/W) 12:30pm-3:30pm -Money Smart - July 6-17 (M-F) 9:00am-12:00pm -Job Search Skills: Market Your Competitive Advantage - Aug. 10-14 (M-F) 9:00am-1:00pm -Workplace Survival Skills - Aug.

3-7 (M-F) 9:00am-12:00pm -Workshops -Common Sense Economics June 9 (Tues.)12:00pm-2:00pm June 16 (Tues.) 12:00pm-2:00pm GED, HRD and Skills Training Courses are taught by Rockingham Community College Instructors. GED classes are free to NC residents. HRD classes are free to NC unemployed or underemployed residents or VA residents receiving NC UI Benefits.

Skills training courses require tuition paid to RCC. Other Resources. You can fax resumes cover letters and applications browse job related publications, and learn about other employment tools in the community.

Hours of Operation: MondayThurday 8am-5pm. Friday 8am4pm If you have any questions or would like to sign up for a class, please contact any of the CRC Staff at 336-623-3007

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We Rent Houses & Apartments Studio, 1, 2, 3 Bedrooms $375 To $850 Per Month Applications & Deposits Always Required

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

Children love to explore, climb, touch and crawl. At this event they get to investigate vehicles they see out on the road.

From big rigs to emergency vehicles, children of all ages can look, see, touch, and ask questions. We know that unrestricted play is essential for healthy cognitive development in children.

At Touch-A-Truck, children have the chance to explore vehicles of their choice, becoming immersed in the pretend world, experimenting and investigating large vehicles and the operators.

Admission is a non-perishable food item for the Kids Backpack Food Program.

Individual servings: ceral, juice box, spaghetti, nabs, soup, water, oatmeal, ramen noodles, beanie weenies, etc. For a complete list of accepted food and beverages, visit exploreedennc.com For more information contact Cindy Adams at 336-6128049 or cadams@edennc.us or visit exploreedennc.com.

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 teerism is an important part of life," said NASSP Executive Director JoAnn Bartoletti. "These honorees practice a lesson we hope all young people, as well as adults, will emulate."

Prudential Spirit of Community Award applications were distributed nationwide last September through middle level and high schools, Girl Scout councils, county 4-H organizations, American Red Cross chapters, YMCAs and HandsOn Network affiliates.

These schools and officially-designated local organizations nominated Local Honorees, whose applications were advanced for statelevel judging. In addition to granting President’s Volunteer Service Awards on behalf of President Barack Obama, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards selected State Honorees, Distin-guished Finalists and Certificate of Excellence recipients.

Vo l u n t e e r activities were judged on criteria including personal initiative, creativity, effort, impact and personal growth.

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the leading organization of and voice for middle level and high school principals, assistant principals, and school leaders from across the United States and 35 countries around the world.

The association connects and engages school leaders through advocacy, research, education, and student programs. NASSP advocates on behalf of all school leaders to ensure the success of each student and strengthens school leadership practices through the design and delivery of high quality professional learning experiences.

Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Elementary Honor Society, and National Association of Student Councils. For more information about NASSP, located in Reston, VA, visit www.nassp.org.

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CenturyLink participates in a government benefit program called Lifeline to make residential telephone service more affordable to eligible low-income individuals and families. Qualifying consumers are those who meet eligibility standards defined by the Federal Communications Commission and state public service and utilities commissions. Residents who live on federally recognized tribal lands may qualify for additional tribal benefits if they participate in certain additional federal eligibility programs.

The Lifeline discount is available for only one telephone line per household, which can be either a wireline or wireless telephone.

For the purpose of the Lifeline program, a household is defined as any individual or group of individuals who live together at the same address and share income and expenses. Lifeline service is not transferable, and only eligible consumers may enroll in the program. Consumers who willfully make false statements in order to obtain Lifeline telephone service can be punished by fine or imprisonment and can be barred from the program.

To find out more about the Lifeline program, please visit the government website at www.lifeline.gov. Individuals living in a CenturyLink service area should call 1-855-954-6546 or visit www.centurylink.com/lifeline to inquire about Lifeline eligibility.

In addition to reduced-price phone service, CenturyLink offers discounted high-speed Internet service starting at $9.95 per month, plus applicable taxes and fees, to eligible consumers in markets where Internet service is available. The program, known as CenturyLink Internet Basics, uses the same income and program eligibility criteria as the Lifeline and Tribal Link-Up programs and provides access up to 1.5 Mbps downstream capability. Higher bandwidth services, where available, are offered at a comparable discount. A qualifying individual may enroll in this service plan once for a 12-month term, which may be extended on a month-tomonth basis.

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

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

Letter to the Editor Home of Refuge Outreach Inc. has been privileged another year to house our Homeless Neighbors in the Eden Draper Fire Department, thanks to the City of Eden, the Mayor, City Managers, Johnny Farmer, Kelly Stuzts, and Ray Thomas, who helped keep the building in good operational order.

We were able to house and feed the Neighbors, in addition to helping with resume’s, job searches, workshop classes, NA/AA, an employment class for prior offenders, and housing. We had 600 volunteers, who brought in food, supplies, and toiletries.

We had a total of 46 neighbors, 3 of whom were children, who utilized the shelter more than 458 times. Upon shutdown everyone either found housing, jobs or transferred to Shelters in Greensboro, Alamance County, or Danville, VA. I would like to thank the businesses that supported the shelter: General Dollar in Reidsville on Freeway Drive, Bojangle’s in Eden, Popeye’s Chicken in Eden, Little Caesar’s in Eden, and Golden Corral in Reidsville. I also thank the host of Churches and individuals, who provided meals, breakfast, overnight host from Leaksville UMC, The Church of the Epiphany, Midway UMC, Jeanne Penn, Vanessa Pass, our extra van driver, and Linda Clodfelter, our Coordinator, who was there by my side every day to insure the doors were open for the volunteers. Thanks to all the churches that participated and went above the call of duty by providing toiletries: Lawsonville Road Baptist Church, Don Powell, Midway UMC, St. Joseph by the Highway, First Baptist Church in Reidsville, and Burton Memorial Baptist Church. I thank the Dan Valley Association for the gifts for the children, the birthday celebration for one of the children at the shelter. Also, many thanks for the transportation that was provided from the school system for one of the children at the shelter.

I thank the Shiloh Fire Department Auxiliary for donating furniture and household items

to the neighbor that moved into a home. Additionally, I thank the Police and Sheriff Department, the hospitals that called or transported neighbors to the shelter, Top Hat Cleaners of Reidsville, and Zibby’s Cleaners of Eden.

My heart literally overflowed with unspeakable joy, because so many cared so much, and they were willing to sacrifice in support of our homeless neighbors; you gave generously and you heard our cry to help the less fortunate with a hand-up not a handout, so thank you.

As we move forward in 2015, we want to make a request of the Rockingham County Community of Eden, Reidsville, Madison, Mayodan, Stoneville, and Wentworth. It has been 1516 years and we have talked about a shelter, but we have not moved beyond the conversation stage. Rockingham County has never had a permanent shelter to house the men, women, and children of this county. One man died from being out in the elements and we turned 5 people away because we did not have the space. We need everyone to partner with our organization to help us build a shelter for Rockingham County. We can’t do this without the support of the communities.

Please lend your support so we can make the necessary preparations to build a permanent shelter for Rockingham County. If you would like to be part of the project for our community, please call (336) 791-3053 or contact us via mail at Home of Refuge Outreach Inc. at P.O. Box 4370, Eden, NC 27289.

You can email us at mgallowayhoro@gmail.com.

Our web page is located at HomeofRefugeOutreach.org.

The count for the number of homeless people was down this year but, we still have a number of children out there in the elements. We are bridging the gap between community and homelessness. We are impacting our community; thanks again for all you do.

Melissa Galloway Eden, NC

From the editor to Morehead Hospital and Community It is been a difficult couple of months for my family, my sister was in the emergency room one night, my mother the next, and shortly thereafter my daughter.

The exceptional part of this was our experience in Morehead Memorial Hospital's "new" emergency room. I say new, because our experience these times were so much different than former times over the last many years.

Each time we were promptly, and two out of three times by promptly I mean immediately, sent straight to triage, and straight to a room. None of the usual eternity in an ER waiting room.

But that wasn't all, the moment we arrived in the room service began. Nurses and technicians were immediately on scene to do their jobs, with a sense of humor, and a caring hand. And the often elusive ER doctor you always imagine in an emergency room? He was there immediately also; taking time to listen and really diagnose and take care of the problems.

Each incident was such an exceptional experience, I felt I had to tell you. Once is a fluke, twice is really good luck. But three times in two months in the ER and being so impressed, this is the way a community Hospital should operate.

This is like a breath of fresh air. Thank you so much for what has taken place at Morehead Memorial Hospital, and hope that this is a sign of the future for our community healthcare.

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500,000 Deceased Donor Organ Transplant Milestone Reached

by Terrill Sandiford

The generosity of American organ donors has saved 500,000 lives nationally as of May 19, 2015. That is enough people to fill the Carolina Panther's stadium almost seven times - or to replace the entire city population of Greensboro, twice. The national transplant allocation system developed by United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) has coordinated 500,000 organ transplants from deceased donors in the United States since its beginning in October 1987. More than 250,000 recipients of these transplants are estimated to be surviving. Since that time, there have been 14,887 deceased donor transplants in NC. “This is a significant national milestone, made possible by the generosity of organ donors and their families – and the dedicated donation and transplant professionals that facilitate the extraordinary gift of life,” according to Sharon Hirsch, Executive Director of Donate Life North Carolina. In North Carolina, organ donation and transplantation is coordinated through the state’s organ recovery agencies, Carolina Donor Services and LifeShare Of The Carolinas, in partnership with our state’s five transplant centers at Carolinas Medical Center, Duke University Medical Center, UNC Healthcare, Wake Forest Baptist Health Care and Vidant Medical Center.

This milestone also reminds us that we still have more than 123,000 Americans waiting for a life-saving transplant, with 3,153 North Carolinians among those waiting. While there are more

than 4.6 million registered donors in the state, the availability of organs for donation does not meet the demand. On average, 21 people die each day due to the shortage of available organs.

“You can save lives by registering as a donor,” said Hirsch.

Donate Life NC, a nonprofit organization, works to inspire North Carolinians to register as organ, tissue and cornea donors.

Residents have the opportunity to join the state donor registry at the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) when receiving or renewing a driver’s license or ID card.

Those individuals who say “yes” to donation receive a small red heart on their license or ID card.

Residents can also register online anytime at DonateLifeNC.org.

Last year, over 300 North Carolinians gave the gift of life through organ donation and more than 1,000 transplants were performed. Each person who registers as a donor has the potential to save up to eight lives through organ donation and the opportunity to enhance an additional 50 more lives through tissue and cornea donation.

There have been 14,887 deceased donor transplants performed in North Carolinas since the inception of the UNOS matching system: 3,319 – Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte 5,587 – Duke University Medical Center, Durham 59 – VA Medical Center, Durham (no longer performing transplants) 2,746 – UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill 832 – Vidant Medical Center, Greenville 2,334 – Wake Forest Baptist

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Medical Center, Winston-Salem Additional Resources for Reporters and Editors Video remarks from Brian Shepard, UNOS’ Chief Executive Officer, are available, as is an infographic illustrating key transplant trends at http://www.unos.org/about/index. php?topic=newsroom&article_id =2921 Several transplant recipients have lived more than 20 years post-transplant. Individual transplant centers may be contacted for local stories about their own recipients: Carolinas Medical Center: Brenda B. Thrasher, FNP-C/704355-8071, brenda.thrasher@carolinashealthcare.org Duke University Medical Center: Kimberly N. Nicoll, RN, MPH | Director of Quality, Compliance & Finance/919.684.8073, kimberly.nicoll@dm.duke.edu UNC Hospital: Lauren E. Kearns, MSN, RN-BC, Director, UNC Center for Transplant Care & Clinics/ 9 8 4 - 9 7 4 - 7 5 5 1 , Lauren.Kearns@unchealth.unc.e du Vidant Medical Center: John B. Henry, Jr., RN, NP, MBA, Administrator, Transplant Services/ 252-744-2620, john.henry@vidanthealth.com Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center: Betty C. Crandall, MS, RN, Administrative Director Transplant Services/(336) 7135623, bcrandal@wakehealth.edu Donate Life North Carolina is a collaborative group of organizations that promote organ, eye and tissue donation including Carolina Donor Services, LifeShare Of The Carolinas, Miracles in Sight and the transplant centers at Carolinas Medical Center, Duke University Medical Center, UNC Hospital and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Working together, the member organizations are directly involved in supporting donor families and facilitating organ, eye and tissue transplants across the state. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our work includes school education, Division of Motor Vehicles outreach and donor registry supervision. Our mission is to inspire all North Carolina residents to save and enhance lives by registering as organ, eye and tissue donors.

In North Carolina, you may register as a donor by visiting your local DMV office or by registering online at DonateLifeNC.org.

Memory Makers Relay For Life Team will be holding a painting fundraiser on June 27, at 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. located at It's Art Time Studio, 625 N. Bridge Street, Eden. Join us for an evening of laughter, fun, and painting. We will supply the snacks, drinks, paint, and picture drawn on canvas. The cost is $20 per person , and your painting will be ready to go home with you that night. RSVP by June 20, 2015 to chrissydgriffin@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/memorymakersrelayteam

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE10 CenturyLink is also offering program participants an Internetready netbook computer for $150, plus taxes, shipping and handling.

In addition, CenturyLink is arranging basic computer education and technology training at no cost. The classes are being offered through community groups and senior centers, as well as schools, libraries, and other state and local institutions, in more than 100 markets throughout the country.

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Red Cross June Blood Drive Schedule -06/01/2015 - Monday - New Vision Fellowship - 1135 W. Academy St., Madison, NC, 27025 - Appt. Call Faye at 268-1625 3:00pm-7:30pm -06/04/2015 - Thursday - Eden YMCA - 301 South Kennedy St., Eden, NC, 27288 - Appt:www.redcrossblood.org - Enter Sponsor Code: Eden Community - 2:00pm-6:30pm -06/05/2015 - Friday - First Baptist Church Reidsville - 409 South Main St., Reidsville, NC, 27320 - Appt:www.redcrossblood.org Enter Sponsor Code: Reidsville Community - 11:30am-4:00pm -06/08/2015 - Monday - Woodmont United Methodist Church 1926 Richardson St.., Reidsville, NC, 27320 - Appt: Call Church Office at 349-8773 or see Kash Cassady - 2:00pm-6:30pm -06/09/2015 - Tuesday - M&M Rec. Center - 300 S. 2nd Ave., Mayodan, NC, 27027 - Appt:www.redcrossblood.org - Enter sponsor code: Madison Mayodan - 11:30am-4:00pm -06/09/2015 - Tuesday - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 4751 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville, NC, 27320 - Appt: Call Liz Burnett at 858-231-0140 - 3:00pm-7:30pm -06/11/15 - Thursday - Morehead Memorial Hospital - 117 East Kings Hwy, Eden, NC, 27288 - Appt:www.redcrossblood.org Enter Sponsor Code: Morehead Hospital - 7:30am-12:00pm -06/17/2015 - Wednesday - City of Eden Public Works - 1050 Klyce St., Eden, NC, 27288 - Appt: Call Joyce Carter at 627-7783 Ext. 106 - 11:00am-3:30pm -06/29/15 - Monday - Madison United Methodist Church - 110 West Academy St., Madison, NC, 27025 - Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Enter Sponsor Code: Madison UMC - 3:00pm-7:30pm The above schedule is subject to change. Appointments are recommendedPlease call the American Red Cross at 349-3434 if you have any questions. All Blood types needed – especially O+, O-, A- and B-

Free Clinic Fundraiser set A fundraiser for Free Clinic of Rockingham County Set for June 6 with Edward Jones Investments, Home Trust Bank and Belmont Estate as Partners The community is cordially invited to attend the Soiree Under the Stars Charity Gala, an evening of elegance and caring, on Saturday, June 6, 2015, with all proceeds benefitting the Free Clinic of Rockingham County, Inc. One of the proud sponsors of this black tie-optional gala, Belmont Estate, located at 1700 Richardson Drive in Reidsville, will serve as the backdrop on June 6 from 7-11 p.m. for a wonderful evening that features a scrumptious dinner buffet, a silent auction, and dancing to WFMY’s Eric Chilton and the Chill Tones. To view items in the silent auction, please visit 32auctions.com/freeclinicrc.

The Free Clinic of Rockingham County, Inc. provides essential medical, dental, and prescription care to low income citizens of the

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RCC Foundation recognizes student volunteers

Student volunteers recongnized for services The Rockingham County Community Foundation (RCCF) hosted the second annual Student Volunteer of the Year celebration May 12 in Wentworth at MARC (Museum of Archives for Rockingham County).

Students representing the four public high schools in Rockingham County were awarded for outstanding community involvement and leadership.

“These are four shining stars that we honored for what they have already given back in their young lives,” said Ben Tucker, RCCF board president. Each was chosen from the four local high schools in a competitive selection process by a committee comprised of RCCF board members and other

community leaders. All came together at a special reception where friends, families, teachers, principals and business and community leaders gathered to pay them tribute. The students were awarded with grants to the local nonprofits of their choice.

Below is a list of the students honored and the high schools they represent, followed by the nonprofit organizations each student selected to receive a grant from the Rockingham County Community Foundation: Kelly Brook Tilley – Reidsville High School, granted to Reidsville High School Early Childhood Education program Tory Valentine – Rockingham County High School, granted to

New Eden Chamber President Named Longtime Eden resident Randy Hunt has been selected to be President of the Eden Chamber of Hunt Commerce effective May 18, 2015. Hunt has served in numerous sales and human resources positions with firms in Eden, Rockingham County and surrounding Virginia counties.

Those companies include Unifi, Subway, Boss Motor Company and Aaron’s Furniture.

His past civic group experience include, past President of the Madison-Mayodan Jaycees, past President of the Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, past United Way of Rockingham County Board of Directors, past Small Business Development Advisory Board of Directors, past Eden Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 2004 Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Corporate Citizen of the Year and Rockingham Community College Foundation member.

“We are pleased to have Randy as our President, “stated Vonda Higgs, Chair of the Eden Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “Randy brings a wealth of experience and drive to this position.” Hunt was selected from a field of six candidates with his sales and civic group experience as the key factors in his selection. “I look forward to

working with the existing Chamber members, bringing in new businesses and working together to fully maximize the benefits of Chamber membership,” remarked Hunt.

Hunt replaces former President Jean Ann Wood who accepted a position with Junior Achievement of Central North Carolina in April of 2015.

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Carolina Veterinary Assistance and Adoption Group Jade Stiles – Dalton McMichael High School, granted to “Flurry’ Choice” - The Second Chance Ranch Georgia Stophel – Morehead High School, granted to Osborne Baptist Church Upward Sports Program “This event represents what we mean by community spirit – the spirit of sharing our gifts and talents with each other,” Tucker said when making the awards.

NCCF Regional Associate Mary Anne Howard said the event was unique among affiliates. “It’s such a great way to honor what we are all about and shine a light on what younger people are doing in the community,” she said.

The Rockingham County Community Foundation had been searching for a concrete way to encourage young people to get involved with philanthropy and at the same time raise awareness about the affiliate’s work in the area. The first event was last year.

Board members of the RCCF aside from Tucker are: Barry Dodson, Ellen Campbell, Robby Citti, Flavel Collins, J. Michael Fargis, Sr., W. Thomas Flynt, Ted Haapala, Marty Melvin, Kathy Page, Micky Silvers and Fred Timper.

The Rockingham County Community Foundation would like to thank the sponsors that helped to make the event possible and contributed funds for the students honored to award to the local nonprofits of their choice.

Sponsors were: BB & T, Ellen and Bob Campbell, Mr. and Mrs.

Tommy Flynt, Home Savings Bank, Folger, Tucker and Dallas, PA, Micky Silvers and Walker, Melvin and Woodall, LLP. The RCCF is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF).

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Participants may purchase bait or bring their own. All ages will fish together and bank/pier fishing only will be allowed. To pre-register, please call the recreation department at (336)548-9572 or (336)5482789.

Draper Car Show The Draper Car Show is presented by the Three Rivers AACA in cooperation with the Draper Merchants Association.

This will be celebrating the 66th reunion of Draper Speedway.

This years car show will be held on June 27, 2015 at 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. located on Fieldcrest Road in Draper Village, Eden. There will be 19 categories and 74 classes. Dash plates will be given to the first 100 entries.

Pre-register at www.threeriversaaca.com. For more information call Paul Gover at 336573-3551, Tim Lancaster at 336613-5715, or Tony Edwards at 336-830-1289.

For the fun of it A child asked his father, "How were people born?" So his father said, "Adam and Eve made babies, then their babies became adults and made babies, and so on." The child then went to his mother, asked her the same question and she told him, "We were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are now." The child ran back to his father and said, "You lied to me!" His father replied, "No, your mom was talking about her side of the family.”

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE12 county who are without any form of health insurance. The clinic will receive 100 percent of the gala benefits.

Kim Rider, Executive Director of The Free Clinic, said, “One of the questions I am most often asked is, ‘How can the Free Clinic still have patients; didn’t Obamacare give everyone insurance, or at least Medicaid?’ It’s a very large misconception. Since North Carolina opted not to expand Medicaid, most of our patients don’t qualify and can’t afford the premiums for Obamacare. Many have to choose between paying for insurance and putting food on the table. Unfortunately, many of our grant funders and donors don’t understand this and our donations have decreased 40 percent over the last two years.

“In 2014, we had over 1,000 office visits in our Reidsville, Eden and Madison locations. The Clinic is totally dependent upon private donations from the community and grants from charitable trusts and foundations. That’s what makes our Soiree Under the Stars Charity Gala so important. The money raised by this event will allow ‘Vickie’ to have her long overdue mammogram, ‘Mike’ will be able to control his diabetes and return to work, and ‘Carl’ will be able to get much-needed blood pressure medicine for the first time in over a year.”

The Free Clinic continues to offer a unique medical home and exceptional patient services to hundreds of chronically ill Rockingham County residents who are low income and uninsured.

It has the distinction of being only 16 North Carolina free clinics that have achieved the highest level of accreditation. The Free Clinic has provided 15 years of quality, comprehensive health care.

In 2014 alone, it provided over $570,000 worth of medical, dental and prescription care. It has significantly relieved the burden placed upon local emergency rooms.

Ticket availability for this year’s gala is limited and tickets are on sale at $60 each. They may be purchased by calling 336-3493220 or by visiting the clinic website: freeclinicrc.org/gala.

Sponsorships are also available at five levels with the premiere Diamond level ($2500) receiving four complimentary tickets to the Ball. With a $1000 contribution, Platinum sponsors receive two tickets to the Ball. Both Platinum and Diamond sponsors receive an invitation to the enchanting pre-event VIP Reception. Special recognition during the evening’s main programming will follow.

Other sponsorship levels include Gold ($500); Silver ($250); and Bronze ($150).

Joan Weisenbeck, Free Clinic board vice president and fundraising chair, said “I want to extend an invitation to all the caring residents of Rockingham County and beyond. Volunteering for this wonderful organization has brought me so much fulfillment.

Making a difference in our community, serving those who life has dealt a tough hand and celebrating moving forward together is our goal. Please join us on June 6th!”

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About the Free Clinic of Rockingham County, Inc. In May 1998, the Free Clinic of Reidsville &Vicinity, Inc. opened its doors to a six-mile service radius in Reidsville to target those individuals who were employed and without any form of healthcare coverage. As a result of the uninsured healthcare crisis in Rockingham County, the Clinic’s Board of Directors expanded the service radius in October 2005 to incorporate the entire county and changed its name accordingly to recognize its new service population. The Free Clinic of Rockingham County, Inc. is designed to reduce the burden placed upon hospital emergency rooms by closing the access gap in the local healthcare delivery system. By providing primary and preventative medical and dental care to this vulnerable population, Free Clinic patients experience improved health status and are able to be productive members of the workforce and provide for their families which produces a ripple effect of economic benefit across the county.

Proudly, the Free Clinic of Rockingham County received the top level of free clinic accreditation in August 2011, proving quality assurance to its patients, stakeholders and funders.

Health Officials Search for Baby Raccoons On or about May 8, 2015, three baby raccoons were taken from a natural habitat at or near Washburn Lake near Reidsville, NC and were transported to the Aiken Road area in Eden. One of the raccoons bit an individual and was turned over to Rockingham County Animal Control. The Rockingham County Department of Health

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VRCC Foundation Essay Contest Winners Left to Right: Adrian Mendoza (3rd place winner) Olga Diaz (2nd place winner) Tisa Massey (1st place winner)

RCC Foundation Announces Essay Contest Winners Each year students at Rockingham Community College are challenged to participate in an essay contest sponsored by the RCC Foundation. The theme for this year was, "RCC: The Right Choice."

The winning essayists received $300, $200, and $100 respectively for their entries.

First place winner, Tisa Massey of Reidsville, praised the faculty, staff, and student body in her essay.

Massey described the admissions department employees as a group who help without being pushy and take their time helping students set up placement tests, class schedules, and connect with an academic advisor.

“From the moment you walk through the doors, RCC provides a welcoming environment.

Instructors are amazing, and with small class sizes, students feel they receive a more individualized educational experience,” explained Massey.

Second place winner, Olga Diaz of Eden began considering enrolling at RCC when she realized that the only jobs she was qualified to perform were those that paid minimum wage.

“At RCC, I found the help that I was looking for, such as computers labs that are provided to facilitate internet access; free tutoring programs which have helped me to improve my writing; teachers who are willing to help me beyond their teaching hours; and counselors and other college staff willing to help me with any difficulty I might have,” explained Diaz.

Being a student at RCC helped me to realize who I want to be and what I want to do with my life shared third place winner Adrian Mendoza of Stoneville.

“I was always interested in history,” said Mendoza. “Once I realized which direction I wanted to go with my life, it made obtaining my education much more important.”

RCC’s Respiratory Therapy Graduates pictured top to bottom - left to right: Row 1Charmaine Cox-Ingram, Ebonee Price, Alexandria Guyer Ashley Barham Row 2- Kwasi Donker, Jamie Silva, Kim Caudle Row 3 -Jeremiah Scott, Nancy Hall, Anna Chrapliwy

The artwork for our new county Justice Center has been realized through several sources: donations, business support and the purchase of pavers that can be seen in the sidewalk as we walk up to this new LEEDS certified building that houses our clerks, courts and jail in the back.

Sculptures on the entrance’s facade have been created by Reidsville’s Brad Spencer.

Artwork has been purchased for the second floor and is all created

by Rockingham County artists.

Our next project will create a fund that will purchase more public artwork, with some funds spent on artwork to embellish the remaining walls inside, and some funds spent on sculpture for the landscaped front. The Arts Council is pleased to be a part of the past projects and the current public art project. Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing a paver! All funds go to the project. If you missed a brick paver the first time, consider your purchase this round. A large part of your donation is tax deductible!

Visit artsinrockingham.org for more details.

Spring graduation held at RCC Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw, president of Rockingham Community College, conferred degrees, diplomas and certificates during the May 15 graduation exercises held at 10 a.m. in the Robert C. Keys gymnasium.

Dr. Lisa Chapman, Senior Vice President for Programs and Student Services/Chief Academic Officer for the North Carolina Community College System, delivered the commencement address.

Also during the ceremony, the following students were recognized for their achievements: Jennifer SheltonRCC Outstanding Student Award Winner Michael Matthews -NCCCS Academic Excellence Award Winner Graduates are listed below by degree, diploma or certificate earned; name; and city of residence. The abbreviation RECHS indicates that the student is also enrolled in Rockingham Early College High School.

For the fun of it A policeman radio’s in to headquarters.

“Hello. Is that you Sarge?”

“Yes? Go Ahead” “We have a case here. A woman has shot her husband for stepping on the floor she had just mopped clean.”

“Have you arrested the woman?”

“No sir. The floor is still wet.”

RCC's Brewing Distillation and Fermentation students participated in the NC Brewer's Guild Beer Month event with North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest held at the historic Hawkins-Hartness House in Raleigh.Shown left to right are Keith McDonald, Alex Brown, and Jon Shook.

Family Fun day Come join your TGRC family at Camp Guilrock for a fun day filled with activities for the entire family. Family Fun Day will be held on July 11th, 10 am - 4 pm. Lunch from 12 pm to 1 pm by Debbie's Catering. Located at 531 Beville Road, Reidsville, NC. $10 Per person. Camp Guilrock Activities: swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking, hayride, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, softball, tennis, disc golf.

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Housing Choice Vouchers accepted “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer” If you wish to file a civil rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the U.S.D.A. Program Discrimination Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.@html, or at any U.S.D.A. office, or call 336-623-9392 to request the form. Send your completed complaint for or letter to us by mail at U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC, 20250-3410, by fax to 202-690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

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Reidsville & Wentworth Fresh Bucks at Market Square Farmer’s Market

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The Market Square Farmer’s Market in Reidsville gladly accepts SNAP/EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/ Electronic Benefits Transfer) and in 2015, the SNAP/EBT dollars will go even further at the farmers market with Fresh Bucks!

Market Square Farmer’s Market is partnering with RAFI-USA on the Farm Fresh and Healthy Pilot Program. The goals of the program are to increase SNAP/EBT participation at the market and increase vendor sales by bringing more customers to the market. This is a pilot program with four other markets in the state that are Tier 1

counties.

RAFI-USA is a non-profit organization that cultivates markets, policies and communities that support thriving, socially just, and environmentally sound family farms. For several decades, RAFI has been a national leader in farmer-led policy and market reforms. They work nationally and internationally, focusing on North Carolina and the southeastern United States.

Their work is guided by the belief that in order to ensure a safe, adequate supply of healthy food there must be protection of family farms and encourage environmentally sound farming.

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GRAYSTONE FARM SUMMER CAMPS H.O.R.S.E. Camp at Graystone Farm (Horses & Other Rural Summer Experiences).

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market dollars for SNAP/EBT recipients to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at the market. For every $10 or more SNAP/EBT benefits exchanged for market tokens, the customer receives $10 in Fresh Bucks tokens. For example: $15 in SNAP + $10 in Fresh Bucks = $25 to spend at the market! If a customer spends less than $10 of their SNAP/EBT benefits, then they receive the equivalent of their purchase in Fresh Bucks.

Example: $8 in SNAP/EBT = $8 extra in Fresh Bucks.

Fresh Bucks tokens are in $1 increments. Just like the SNAP/EBT tokens already distributed at the market, no change is given. Eligible items are fresh fruits and vegetables only.

Fresh Bucks tokens do not expire until the end of the market season. If a customer does not use all of their tokens one day, they can bring them back on their next visit! The tokens can only be matched up to $10, once per market day.

The Farmer’s Market in Reidsville is the oldest market in the county and the only market offering Fresh Bucks. There are approximately 1,400 families within a three-mile radius of the market that are SNAP/EBT recipients.

According to Market Manager Judy Yarbrough, “This is another great attribute of our market. In the past year we have received almost $100,000 in grant funds to increase the availability of local fresh produce t to the lower income community.

Grant funding has come from the Reidsville Area Foundation, Market Link, the USDA Farmer’s Market Promotion Program, RAFI and the UNC SNAPEducation Department. These funds have been committed through the 2016 season. That gives us time to cultivate and grow the program. Since beginning to accept not only SNAP/EBT but also Credit and Debit at the market, we have seen an increase in sales for the vendors and an increase in our customer base. That’s a win/win for everyone involved. Our community has also received not only financial support but training, administrative and partnerships with the Kate B. Reynolds Foundation and their Healthy Places Initiative. All of these efforts enrich the market and contribute to the growth and economic development of not only the market but to the citizens, farmers and artisans selling at the market.”

The Farmer’s Market has new hours this season, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. It runs through October. For more information, please call 349-1099.

and Human Services obtained the raccoon specimen and submitted the specimen for rabies testing. The results were negative for rabies.

According to State Public Health Communicable Disease Nurse Consultant, Jodi Reber, “this negative result is no guarantee that the others (raccoon babies) are negative for rabies. Consider any raccoon rabid.” Rabies is present in the raccoon population in virtually every North Carolina County, including Rockingham.

If you have any knowledge of the whereabouts of the other baby raccoons please contact the Rockingham County Division of Public Health at 336-342-8184. These raccoons are believed to have been handled by people placing them at risk for potential rabies exposure. “Any exposure to rabies is an urgent matter. Once symptoms appear, it is too late for treatment, and the disease is nearly always fatal”, according to Glenn Martin, Rockingham County Health Director.

Do not handle any wild animal. Contact local Animal Control or the Wildlife Resources Commission if you need assistance dealing with a wild animal on your property.

For more information about rabies, visit http://epi.publichealth.nc.gov/cd/diseases/rabies.html

Hit and Run info sought The Eden Police Department is currently investigating a hit and run involving personal injury. The hit and run occurred near the intersection of Cedar Street and Irving Ave on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at approximately 11:35pm. The victim, Gilberto Rubio (38) of Irving Ave. in Eden was crossing Irving Ave, near the intersection of Cedar Street, when he was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle was traveling east on Irving Ave. toward Hamilton Street and is described as a dark colored SUV with four doors. The victim in this case was transported Baptist Medical Center. The Eden Police Department is requesting the assistance of the public in this case.

The vehicle could have sustained moderate to severe damage to the front area of the vehicle including head lights, grill, plastic parts on the front of the vehicle, hood, turn signal lights and quarter panels.

If you have any information concerning this hit and run please call the Eden Police Department at 336-623-9755 and speak with the supervisor on duty or contact Detective Ben Curtis at 336-6239240. If you have information and wish to remain anonymous you may call Rockingham County Crimestoppers at 336-349-9683.

Please donate to the Salvation Army Family Store At Christmas, we think of the Salvation Army because this organization’s volunteers are often seen at the entrances to area grocery stores and at Belk. What many people may not realize is how the Salvation Army works year round to supply the needs of the Eden community. Here are some statistics of your neighbors who were helped in April of this year: Meals provided 1143 Number of people served 922 Grocery orders provided 151 Clothing orders provided 34 Energy assistance provided 31 Showers provided 43 Food bags 375 There are many heart-wrenching stories about families the Salvation Army helps. One example is a mother of two small children who was recently given custody of a relative’s children. At the same time, she lost her job. The Salvation Army stepped in to pay her light bill.

A mother of two lived with her mother. The older woman died suddenly, eliminating her daughter’s safety net. The Salvation Army provided food and other help to this person.

These are just two of the hundreds of stories the Eden personnel hear each year about people who are down on their luck. They often have nowhere else to turn, but the Salvation Army is a light to them when they are in a very dark place.

Your donations to the Salvation Army Family Store are critical to providing inventory for the store to sell to area shoppers. These funds support the above programs.

The Salvation Army Corp. staff person makes $15,000 far below the often lavish salaries that are reported for some non-profits. The organization has been in existence for 150 years with not a hint of scandal. If you give your money or

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Reidsville Goodwill Selling on Ebay Basic Techniques August 13 - 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Reidsville Goodwill - Selling on Ebay Advanced Techniques August 18 - 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Eden Goodwill - Using Social Media for your Business For more information call RCC's Small Business Center 336-342-4261, ext. 2316.

Small Business Center Summer Schedule All classes are free of charge and lunch provided.

June 9 - 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Eden Goodwill - Basic Economics I June 16 - 12 p.m. 2 p.m. - Eden Goodwill - Basic Economics II June 23 - 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Mayodan Goodwill - Using Instagram and Pintrest July 30 - 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. -

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Row 1 Left -right: Jennifer Simpson, Leslie Teague, Brittany Chapmon, Morgan Stanley, , Margaret McCann, Elizabeth Robertson, Danielle Wilson, Danielle Clark-Kanetomo.Row 2 Left - right: William Hylton, Antonio Sanchez, MacKenzie Swift, Morgan Corum, Laura Shumate, Rebekah Joyce, Morgan Jones, Brandi Knott. Row 3 left-right: Jason Petty, Jacob Tysinger, Brittany Chapmon, Zian Smith, Karishma Desai, Sara Phillips, Franklin Chaney, Vinod Mahato

Students join international honor society at RCC WENTWORTH – In an April 22 ceremony, forty individuals were inducted into Alpha Kappa Pi, Rockingham Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society and the largest honor society in American higher education. To be eligible for membership, a student must complete a minimum of twelve hours of associate degree course work and generally earn a grade point aver-

age of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Students must maintain a high academic standing throughout their enrollment in college.

Those inducted during the spring ceremony were: Franklin Chaney, Brittany Chapmon, Danielle Clark-Kanetomo, Morgan Corum, Margie Davis, Karishma Desai, John Dismon, Laura Hanf, Adrianna Hyler, William Hylton, Rachel James, Tanner Johnson, Morgan Jones,

Rebekah Joyce, Brandi Knott, Vinod Mahato, Margaret McCann, Houston Miller, Jennifer Newman, Jason Petty, Sara Phillips, Elizabeth Robertson, Antonio Sanchez, Laura Shumate, Jennifer Simpson, Zian Smith, Morgan Stanley, MacKenzie Swift, Leslie Teague, Jacob Tysinger, Danielle Wilson.

For the fun of it Rule of Thumb If your extended thumb is too small to block your view of the hazmat incident, you’re not far enough away.

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Financial hardships can leave you feeling helpless, powerless, embarrassed, and confused.

Fortunately, there are options available to help you get a handle on your finances and become free from financial worries.

I grew up in Rockingham County, and I take pride in offering a service that can help ease many of the financial burdens that my neighbors here are experiencing. I understand how overwhelming debt problems can be. Financial worries can leave you feeling depressed and hopeless and they can even impact your relationships with friends and loved ones. A Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy may help you find some much-needed relief from debt and get you on the road to financial recovery.

Many people do not realize how a bankruptcy case can help them. People hear many incorrect or untrue things about bankruptcy or are afraid of bankruptcy. However, bankruptcy does not mean that you lose your home or your vehicle- in fact, most of the time bankruptcy offers a solution to helping you KEEP property that you are otherwise at risk of losing. Many people are simply unaware of what bankruptcy really is and the benefits it can offer them. For most people, bankruptcy offers a means of starting fresh and taking a step toward improving their credit rating.

I offer FREE consultations in a relaxed, friendly, and completely confidential environment. This offers potential clients the ability to meet with me, ask questions, and find out what options they may have under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. My Chapter 13 clients pay no upfront attorney fees. If you are curious about bankruptcy and would like more information, but are not quite ready to schedule a consultation, call me and I will send you an information packet with more information.

Brandi L. Richardson, Attorney at Law Our office also proudly represents clients in matters involving: Traffic Immigration, Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability Claims, Estate Planning and Administration (Wills and Trusts), Tax, Expunctions, Adoptions, and various other Criminal and Civil cases.

We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

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Blueprint Eden explores and explains the education of Eden’s students On April 24th interested citizens joined for a breakfast and discussion on Blueprint Eden, working on the Workforce Development of Eden’s educational system.

Al Royster, Morehead High School Principal spoke of the vision the students are working towards “ Team MHS is climbing towards success”, part of their theme quote they hear every morning.

Royster then welcomed guests and introduced the first speaker Christy Hensly, MHS Career Development Coordinator at Morehead, who discussed the Career Development Activities plans. Using Rigor, Reliance, and Readiness as their mantra, they work to be sure our students will be ready. After graduation they are to Enroll in military, Enlist in a 2 or 4 year University, become Employed and continue to gain credentials upon employment.

9th Graders are now asked Who are you? What are your future plans? How will you invest your skills in your future, and will you invest them here? Will you come back and give back to your community? Do you want it to be a job or your passion?

They want all the students to know in their hearts “ We believe in you”.

10 CTE clusters and pathways are offered at MHS. Each teaching technical skills for a career in specific areas of interest.

All of the students are asked to be involved in the community.

As in years past, many students will attend Business Expo taking note of what local businesses have to offer.

Health Sciences Academy is shining. This year there are seven student interns in the business community, six of which are at Morehead Hospital.

Hensly made sure to thank Morehead Hospital for the opportunity and for their assistance in the program.

Hensley also explained the promising creation of Ecards, Electronic Business Cards with QR codes for interviews which state who the student is and what their aspirations are. Also their personal strengths. A true blueprint of that individuals past and future aspirations in life including such items as learning styles, passions, soft skills, strengths, teamwork, with personality types.

Workforce Development was explained by Kenny Scott, Rockingham County Schools CTE Director (Career Technical Education) “We have a fantastic group of children,” he said, noting that so many don’t know their value, so CTE works hard to let each know their individual importance and recognize their passion.

CTE professionals also try to uncover that talent, that particular group of skills that could help in the job market, which is looking for more unique skills than ever.

They help the student and teachers put together a list of soft skills the student has through evaluation such as: are they respectful, how many times do you have to ask them to do something, are they defiant, are the proactive and already know what to do. And highlight many aspects of the personality such as responsibility and punctality.

Guidance Counselor Activities are the specialty of Joy Toms, the MHS Lead School Counselor.

Toms spoke of the program of shadowing professionals in the community, and that some lead to internships.

Morehead Mentors - is a program that involves Junior & Senior students who are interested in giving back together to younger students through mentoring them in team building, stress management, and sharpening of soft skills.

Toms lauded the Health Science Academy which at this time is partnered with Morehead Hospital and expanded 3 core groups. Students from all across Rockingham County can apply and come to Morehead High School to attend the Health Science Academy. Students in this line of education are getting real world experiences and excellent opportunities offered to them.

During high school students can earn early credentials so that upon graduation the leave equipped with certain training certificates and are ready to go.

CTE: Certification and Credentials was introduced by Lisa Mills, MHS CTE Dept.

Chair. Mils notes that using the CTE Concentrator results in 97% to graduation rate.

With several lines of education including CNA certificates, Financial Literacy Certification can be earned while still in high school, giving students a big head start in life.

Because of the Career Technology and CTE Concentrators 337 students earned microsoft office specialist credentials at Morehead High School before graduation.

GEAR UP information was provided by Arbony Cooper, MHS GEAR Up Coordinator at Holmes Middle School. Gear Up program is a grant program set concludes in 2019 Some of the goals of the program are to increase academics performance, increase in graduation as well as attendance rates.

There are volunteer opportunities in this program featuring tutor, mentorship, chaperoning field trips and more. GEAR UP Serves 6 schools in county and partners with several universities.

Alecia Mahato, HMS College Advisor noted that she meets with each and every student during the school year, individually to discuss plans of action for their college and after graduation dreams.

Mahato said that 94% seniors applied to higher education

and so far some 2.2 million scholarship dollars have been achieved.

Marsha Roark, HMS CTE Dept. Chair, and Business teacher gave the update for Holmes Middle School and how they are building a solid foundation for students, with values of self esteem and self respect.

6th Graders are learning Microsoft office and keyboarding skills. 7th & 9th Microsoft office suite, desktop publishing, spread sheets and more.

Benefits of CTE in Middle School is that it offerers hands on experience with computers and special programs, the children are excited and energized to attend the classes, and these students work in the the community through community and campus volunteer opportunities.

Opportunities in the Morehead High School Career and College Connection Programs Job Shadowing Opportunities Students in all grades are welcome to apply to job shadow a local professional in their area of interest. The students complete an interest form and we arrange the shadowing opportunity.

• Volunteer, internship and Summer Jobs - encouraging local organizations to recruit potential student volunteers, interns ad employees. Getting students involved in the community during the summer.

• Career Fair and Postsecondary Education Far: In the fall Morehead High will host a Career Fair to engage the community ember in sharing their careers, companies and organizations to aid our students in their career planning journey.

Please submit the google form if you are interested in assisting with any of these projects/ programs: http://goo.gl/forms/1BYqSuaeFj

Opportunity to expand your horizons in School: • Get assistance in preparing for math class and the SAT with full length practice tests available at khanacademy.org • Subscribe to English lessons with Adam and learn about writing skills, grammer and mechani c s : youtube.com/watch?v=0lFDuhdb 2hk • Plan, apply and pay for college at CFNC.org • Research careers, and what you need to do in order to prepare for your future today: mynextmove.org • Improve your vocabulary with online dictionary that shows definitions fro various dictionaries , including synonyms and antonyms. Create and account and build your own word list: worknik.com • Study for the SAT on the official SAT website: collegeboard.org

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE16 make a donation to the Salvation Army, you know it goes to help people.

Please give to the Salvation Army because need really does know no season.

The Salvation Army Family Store is located at 346 W. King’s Hwy in Eden. Call the store at 336-627-8153 for more information.

Pipeline Safety and Damage Prevention Program Local pipeline and gas distribution companies are hosting a pipeline safety and awareness program that includes a complimentary meal and presentation in your area.

In accordance with CFR 192.615/616 and 195.402/403/440, this program is part of an ongoing national effort to increase knowledge of safe digging, damage prevention for underground utilities and emergency responses regarding pipeline emergencies. The following objectives will be covered during the program: Pipeline purpose and reliability, Safety initiatives, Pipeline location, Hazard awareness/prevention methods, Pipeline maintenance activities, Leak recognition and response, Defining high consequences areas, Virtual incident scenarios Product hazards and characteristics of: anhydrous ammonia, gasoline, diesel fuel, fuel oil.

The local class is going to be held in Eden, NC on June 3 at 11:30 am. The class will be held in the City of Eden -Eden room, 308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden.

Program sponsors are Buckeye Development & Logistics LLC, Dixie Pipeline Company, Piedmont Natural Gas, Williams.

Register online at nc.pipeline-awareness.com.

First Ever Doggie Social in Rockingham County With the heat of summer, everyone is looking for a way to cool off, and Bark For Life has found the solution. Bark For Life of Rockingham County has joined paws with Di’lishi Frozen Yogurt Bar to host their first ever Doggie Social. Di’lishi has pup cups of frozen yogurt for the dogs to enjoy and frozen yogurt with toppings for the owners to enjoy. The Doggie Social will be held on June 10, 2015 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Di’lishi. “This will be the first year we have held a Doggie Social, and we really hope people will come out and enjoy the evening,” stated Joanna Campbell, event organizer. There will be door prizes, Bark For Life information, and a reduced registration fee for those who register at Doggie Social.

The Doggie Social will be the kick-off leading up to the Bark For Life. “We are excited to have Di’lishi support us, and host our Doggie Social. People can bring their dogs, enjoy frozen yogurt, and support our event,” stated Chrissy Griffin, event organizer.

Bark For Life will be held at Stoneville Memorial Park on October 3, 2015 from 10 am until 2 pm. The event will have games, vendors, and fun for everyone two-legged or four-legged.

If you would like to be a sponsor, set up as a vendor, or want more information you can contact Joanna Campbell at 76joannac@gmail.com, or Chrissy Griffin at chrisydgriffin@gmail.com. Be sure to like Bark For Life of Rockingham County on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bflrockinghamnc.

Rockingham County SCAM ALERT!!!

May 5, 2015 – SCAM ALERT!!! The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department has been alerted of a scam occurring in Rockingham County. Scammers are calling potential victims identifying themselves as an employee of the Department of Social Services. The scammer is stating the victim owes money, and if they do not pay the funds, they will be arrested. The Rockingham County Division of Social Services number is being displayed on the caller ID, however, this is not the Social Services calling and the number they are requesting the individual to call to make the necessary payment is an 855 number. Many of these calls appear to be Robo calls and are being initiated outside of the United States.

IF YOU ARE CONTACTED, PLEASE HANG UP IMMEDIATELY! Social Service workers will not request you to pay anything over the phone.

If you have any concerns, please contact Social Services at 336-342-1394.

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

Cashiers check, money orders or personal checks can be mailed to Madison-Rockingham Rescue Squad, Inc. 204 East Murphy Street, Madison, N.C. 27025.

Total prize value is over $80,000.

Prizes such as; pontoon boat, cash, cars, 4 wheeler, grill and so much more. Winners may choose

to accept the cash out option. You do not have to be present to win.

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

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

Western Rockingham skat Bus Launch Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County (formerly Council on Aging), in partnership with the Towns of Stoneville, Madison and Mayodan and the Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, announce the ribbon cutting and service launch for the Western Rockingham skat bus.

The ribbon cuttings will begin at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Stoneville’s Town Hall. The bus will make its way on an inaugural ride to Mayodan’s Town Hall for a 2nd ribbon cutting and then to Madison’s Town Hall for a final ribbon cutting.

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

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

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

The Western Rockingham skat bus route will officially launch to the public at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2015.

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skat bus will transport to several locations within the city limits of Stoneville, Madison and Mayodan, including Madison/ Mayodan Recreation Center, and downtown locations in each city, Walmart and more. RCATS will also use its vans for transportation between Mayodan, Reidsville, Wentworth and Eden to access points such as the Governmental Center and Rockingham Community College. Schedules and other information are available online at www.rideskat.org.

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

Musical Theatre Camp Please come join the Madison/Mayodan Recreation Depaerment for their 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.

We are inviting all skill levels between ages 7 – 12 to participate. 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. Also this year, special guest artist, Derrick Williams, who is currently performing on Broadway will be flying in for Monday only to instruct a special master class!

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 22nd – June 26th. Ages 7 & up may participate in the Monday Master Class from 10:00 – 4:00pm for the cost of $50.00. Ages 7 – 12 may participate the entire week of camp from10:00 – 4:00pm for the cost of $120.00.

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The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) plans a 6.4mile paddle on the Dan River on June 6 as its regular First Saturday Outing. Meeting at 10:00 a.m. at Jessup's Mill on Collinstown Road (State Road 1432) in Stokes County, NC (GPS 36.525877, -80.370526), participants will set the shuttle to George's Mill, also known as Hart's Access. Private landowners have graciously granted permission to utilize both the put-in and take-out for this outing.

Trip coordinator is experienced kayaker and DRBA board member Wayne Kirkpatrick. Boat rentals and shuttle are offered by Three Rivers Outfitters of Eden, 336-627-6215, www.3-r-o.com.

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by Dan River Company of Danbury, 336-593-2628, www.danrivercompany.com.

This section of the Dan features a generous array of Class I and II rapids that challenge paddlers as they navigate gravel bars and boulder fields. Kirkpatrick comments, "This section of the Dan is a rush for the senses from start to finish. The beautiful scenery is nonstop throughout the trip, and the small rapids are quick and noisy with lots of bumps across the rocks, making wearing a helmet a strong sugges-

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"This paddle courses through stunning scenery," Kirkpatrick continues. "There are steep river banks with rock outcroppings and numerous deep holes where Smallmouth Bass can be seen passing under your boat. The Dan is relatively narrow here as it winds through an 84-foot drop in elevation during the trip. In places, the overhead tree canopy meets as it arches across the river from both sides."

Because of undisturbed forested banks throughout this section, it has been designated a Natural Heritage Corridor.

According to The Insider's Guide to the Dan River, available at www.danriver.org, it boasts at least five types of forest, river, and bluff communities. Several species of rare plants and fish thrive in this beautiful area.

Jessup's Mill is named for the Jessup family, three generations of whom served as millers at the Union Mill built in 1910 to serve three communities in the region. Renamed Jessup's Mill in 1943, it provided flour, cornmeal, and livestock feed. The property where paddlers will put in is owned by Piedmont Land Conservancy.

George's Mill was built in 1880 by Robert George, a wealthy Presbyterian minister in Stokes County. After running as a

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To reach the put-in from Madison, NC, take NC 704 West for about 26 miles.

Turn right onto Aarons Corner Church Road. After 0.2 miles, turn left onto Puckett Road. Drive 3.1 miles and turn left onto Collinstown Road. The put-in is 2.7 miles farther, on the left side of the bridge.

From Stuart, VA, take VA 8 South for 3.6 miles. Turn right onto VA 103 South. Drive 5.2 miles, and turn left onto State Route 663/Elastic Plant Road. Drive 3.8 miles, entering North Carolina. Turn right onto Collinstown Road. The put-in is 0.8 miles farther, on the left side of the bridge.

From Danbury, NC, take NC 89 West for 14.5 miles. Turn right onto Asbury Road. Drive 0.7 miles, and turn right onto Collinstown Road. The put-in is 1.2 miles farther, across the bridge on the right-hand side.

For more information about the outing, contact Trip Coordinator Wayne Kirkpatrick, 540-570-3511 or wynbtyk@embarqmail.com.

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Participants in the outing are asked to bring boat, paddles, life jacket and helmet for each boater, lunch and water, to dress in synthetic (quick-drying) fabric and to sign a waiver.

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4) Bathe often. It is a pleasure and a luxury. And people like you more when you do.

5) Take time every day to observe and appreciate nature.

6) Be willing to entertain and be entertained.

7) Never feel guilty about taking time out for yourself.

8) Ask for attention if you're not receiving enough.

9) Know that you are awesome.

10) Curiosity is a good thing.

11) Enjoy sunshine as often as possible.

12) Give generously.

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The 2015 Business Expo Was A Great Success!

County Students Go Far A sea of neon yellow GO FAR shirts covered Reidsville High School football field and stadium on Saturday morning April 18th. Over 1,000 runners participated in the 5th annual Rockingham County GO FAR 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run hosted by the Rockingham County Partnership for Children.

The weather was perfect and the energy was raging.

We were thrilled to have 100% participation from Rockingham County Schools grades K-8 that offered afterschool running clubs this year.

The program launched in February and throughout the course of the 10 week program, students trained twice a week to compete in the 5K road race.

There is a five-week one mile fun run option for younger children.

Several child care centers and pre-school programs in the county trained for the one mile fun run.

A new feature on race day this year was the Community Showcase. Several community agencies, businesses and organizations set up booths to provide children and their families with fun and engaging games or activities. We are grateful for their time and added excitement that their creativity brought to the crowd.

GO FAR is a character development and fitness program

designed to address the childhood obesity epidemic in North Carolina through a combination of physical activity and education on healthy nutrition.

Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in North Carolina. Here are just a few of the facts: • In North Carolina, over 30% of children are either overweight or obese giving North Carolina the 5th worst ranking in the United States for childhood obesity among children ages 10-18.

• Rockingham County’s childhood obesity statistics are even worse than the state averages.

According to the North Carolina Nutrition and Physical Activity Surveillance System (NCNPASS), in 2009, 43% of children ages five to eleven in Rockingham County were either overweight or obese.

• Overweight children have a 7080% chance of becoming overweight or obese adults.

• Obesity in adulthood increases the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, sleep apnea, arthritis, and general poor health.

• Obesity affects learning as well as health. There are more than 25 scientific studies that show a positive relationship between a child’s level of physical activity as a factor of overall health and academic achievement. Children who are more active and general-

ly healthier tend to perform better academically.

In response to these statistics, the Rockingham County Partnership for Children (RCPC) chose to sponsor the GO FAR: Go Out For A Run program. GO FAR has grown significantly since it began in 2011. We estimated 230 finishers in 2011, 350 finishers in 2012, 415 finishers in 2013, 810 finishers in 2014 and 1025 finishers this year. Every child who participates in the program is encouraged to run in the race regardless of their family’s ability to pay the entry fee.

RCPC is able to waive the participation fee for students for whom the cost would be a barrier to participation due to the generosity of many community sponsors.

We would like to thank our sponsors and volunteers for their support and allowing the program to continue to grow. A special thanks goes to Dayspring Family Medicine, Bridgestone Aircraft Tire, and Gildan for being Sprinter level sponsors this year and to the many volunteers to whom this event would not be possible.

We look forward to seeing just how far Rockingham County will go in 2016. If you would like to become involved with the GO FAR program, contact April Cox at 336-342-9676 ext. 207 or aprilc@rockinghamkids.org.

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Citizen’s Academy dealine looms Complete Your Citizens' Academy Application by Midnight, Friday, June 5th for Fall Class!

Citizens' Academy is a free, ten-week program for Rockingham County citizens to learn and better understand how our Rockingham County Government operates.

Citizens’ Academy applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a Rockingham County resident, employee or business owner in Rockingham County.

All Rockingham Community College students may participate, in or out of County.

Fall Session: Thursday Evenings, from Sept. 10 - Nov. 12, 2015. Graduation: at the Monday, Nov. 16th County Commissioners' meeting. (during recognitions section of the 6:30 p.m. meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners).

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“The Healing Force” Visits Lincoln Elementary On April 13, “The Healing Force” enchanted students at Lincoln Elementary with their storytelling, drumming and singing. This Winston-Salem based group has brings up-beat and exciting African rhythms that wow their audiences. The group illustrates important character education traits through the retelling of folk tales and through traditional African songs and greetings. This exciting program was made possible through funding from Rockingham County Arts Council.

MAD SCIENCE Invades Dillard Elementary

McMichael High Students Build and Launch Rockets McMichael Technology, Engineering, & Design along with 9th grade Phoenix STEM Academy students recently built high flying rockets.

Students designed their rockets with the aid of SolidWorks CAD software, 3D printed their personal nosecone designs and then built their rockets. Students integrated trigonometry to calculate the height of their rocket and collected data about the launches. During the launches three camcorder's were used to catch the action so that students will have an opportunity to create YouTube style videos about their learning.

Line Dance Classes The Madison-Mayodan Rec. Dept. is now holding registration for Line Dance Classes. This class will be on Mondays from 6:30pm–7:30pm beginning June 1. The cost is $7.50 per class for ages 16 & older. Classes will be taught by Instructor Dane Joyce.

To pre-register and for more information, please contact Lauren at (336) 548-2789.

Dillard Elementary Dragons have gone MAD for SCIENCE! Students in grades 2 - 5 have recently had the opportunity to participate in the Mad Science program which provides fun, enriching experiences with science and engineering. The after-school sessions are led by trained instructors who facilitate hands-on science experiences with students.

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Wentworth Elementary Career Day On April 24, Wentworth Elementary students spent the day learning from community members about various careers and how important their education is to each career.

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Morehead High Student Wins DAR Essay Contest Morehead High JROTC Cadet Sergeant First Class Destiny Fish, 9th grade, was recognized as the Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) George Reynolds Chapter Essay Winner for the 2014-2015 school year. Destiny wrote her essay on her experiences while being assigned as a crew member on Christopher Columbus ship enroute to discovering America. On March 19, 2015 at a public reading, Mrs. Jean Harrington presented Cadet Fish with a DAR Medal, DAR Certificate and has forwarded her essay to the State competition in Raleigh, NC.

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Douglass Elementary walks for Diabetes cure On April 24, 2015, Douglass Elementary School participated in a JDRF school Kids Walk to cure Diabetes.

Each day 40 children are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the U.S. alone. That’s equivalent to an entire classroom of students each and every day! We currently have 44 students in our school district with Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes is a life threatening autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin. It strikes both children and adults suddenly and changes life as they know it forever. It cannot be prevented and there is no cure.

The JDRF Kids 1 mile walk will help educate students about type 1 and type 2 Diabetes and the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and to provide them with an opportunity to make a difference by raising money for (T1D). This walk will help to foster an environment of positive character building and community service in our school. Through their efforts, students learn tolerance and empathy for others and raise awareness of T1D in the community.

Douglass Elementary raised $5,5005.36 for JDRF. Since the school exceeded the $1500.00 goal, Mrs. Vickie McKinney (Douglass Principal) had to kiss a St. Bernard dog named Bella. A big thank you to Mrs. McKinney for being such a good sport and Mandy Hall for letting Douglass borrow Bella for the afternoon.

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

Wayne Tuggle, mayor of Eden, kickstarted the kids walk by saying a few inspirational words about diabetes. Doug Corum sang the National Anthem before the walk. Douglass Student Council members helped with various jobs throughout the walk.

Guest visitors included Virginia Hoover (school board member), Chick Fil-A cow (Martinsville), (Chief of Police) Reece Prytle and several members of the police department, SOR Jim Robertson, Bernie Moore, Deidria Moyer, and Fox 8 News.

Special thank you to those businesses who donated items to help make our walk successful: Biscuitsville, Chick fil-A, Food Lion, Walmart, Lowes, Johnson's Florist, and Candle Factory.

Douglass students wrote letters to local businesses asking for donation to help support JDRF. A very special thank you to all who donated money for this walk.

Karen Owen was the school coordinator for the JDRF kids walk for our school.

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Youth who competed in the 4-H Nutrition Fair are (left to right)Emily Holmes, Ashland Pruitt, Leah Lovelace, Madison Dery, Kiersten Dery, Ny'Kel Graves, Alice Holmes, Xio Micciulla and Amber Johnson.

Rockingham County 4-H Nutrition Fair Douglass Elementary fights diabetes

On Thursday, April 23, Rockingham County 4-H held their annual 4-H Nutrition Fair. 4Hers from ages 5-18 displayed their recipes and food dishes.

There were 9 youth participating in the contest! 4-Hers prepared a food dish in one of the 5 categories such as salad, snack, dessert, main dish or beverage.

Some examples of food displayed were fabulous fruit salad, chicken pot pie, sourwood honey cake and fruit punch to name a few.

The 4-Hers not only had to prepare their dishes; they had to share their knowledge to the judges. The youth had to choose a theme for their table and dish.

We had themes such as Hispanic, tropical, mr potato head and many more very creative ideas.

Each of the judges taste tested 4H dishes and asked questions about the preparation and display of the food. Youth had to tell the

judges about the nutrition of their dish as well as the important preparation steps to creating their dish.

The 4-Hers then shared their food with one another before the awards were presented. 4-H participants received certificates and cooking items to improve their cooking experiences. We had a great crowd to sample the food and everyone went home with a recipe book with all the 4-Hers’ recipes. 4-H would like to thank the Nutrition Fair judges, Rockingham County Farm Bureau and United Way. They all helped make this program possible for our 4-Hers. Rockingham County 4-Hers culinary skills shined brightly at the Nutrition Fair!

For more information about 4-H in Rockingham County; contact Morgan Maness, 4-H Agent at 336-342-8230.

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Students honored at Morehead High Banquet

Leah Lovelace, Emily Holmes, Alice Holmes, Willow Gatewood and Skye Gatewood were all part of the 4-H County Talent Show.

2015 4-H County Activity Days Rockingham County 4-H had the County Activity Days during the week of May 4 – 7, 2015. There were three contests held; 4-H presentations, talent show and fashion revue. County activity days are contests held to qualify our 4-Hers from the ages of 5 – 19 for the North Central District 4-H Activity Day which are the same contests except 19 other counties will be competing together.

4-H presentations were given on a variety of topics such as saving salamanders, choosing the right dairy cow, Quadcopters and much more. 4-Hers were judged and were awarded with certificates and scholarship money. We had 13 youth present and 8 will be moving onto the North Central District 4-H Activity Day which will be held at A&T University. Our presenters were Ella Kirkman, Kiersten Dery, Emily Holmes, Lydia Ryan, Eli Dery, Skye Gatewood, Hunter Dery, Xio Micciulla, Willow Gatewood, Breanna McDonough, Madison Dery, Franco Neal and Alice Holmes.

The 4-H Fashion Revue contest where the 4-Hers got the chance to model the garment that they made. Our 4-Hers showed off their modeling moves while showing off their hand made items. There were two fashion items made; 1 dress and a shirt

with a matching shirt. We have one 4-Her who is moving onto the District 4-H clothing competition. Our fashion revue participants were Ashland Pruitt and Ella Kirkman.

The performing talent show was a lot of fun, we had some amazing talent! There were five youth performing in the talent show. We had a variety of talent acts such as singing, playing trombone and guitar. One of our talent acts will be moving onto the District Activity Day. Our talent show acts were Leah Lovelace, Willow Gatewood, Skye Gatewood, Alice Holmes and Emily Holmes.

We are very proud of all of our 4-H entries from our County Activity Days. We wish all of our 4-Hers luck at the District Activity Day. Our youth will be representing Rockingham County 4-H on June 13 at A&T University.

We would also like to thank our funders for their help in these programs.

United Way of Rockingham County and Rockingham County Farm Bureau were wonderful supporters of this program.

For more information about 4-H; please contact Morgan Maness, 4-H Agent at (336)3428230 or morgan_maness@ncsu.edu.

Academic Challenge Competition (ACC) teams from Morehead High, McMichael High, Reidsville High, Rockingham County High and Rockingham County Early College High were honored at a banquet on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Morehead High School.

Nancy Towler, RCS' Director of AIG/Instructional Services, welcomed the students, parents, school board members, volunteers and school personnel. Laura Rodgers, RCS High School AIG specialist, introduced team coordinators who introduced the team coaches. Coaches then presented the team awards. Elizabeth Joyce is the coordinator for the Morehead High team working in conjunction with Cheryl Yeatts, the coach. McMichael High's leadership consists of Shannon Terrell, the coordinator, and Barbara Woodcock as the coach.

Tamra Wells is the coordinator at Reidsville High and Barbara Smith is the coach.

Troy Marquardt is the coordinator at Rockingham County High and Jason Turner is the coach.

Rockingham Early College High's Co-Coordinators are Kyle Hunter and Valencia Abbott.

Congratulations Subject Area Winners: • Math: Rockingham County High • English: McMichael High • Social Studies: Rockingham County High • Science: Rockingham County Early College • All-Round: Morehead High Each team and/or coach selected two team members who have made major contributions to the team. These eight students comprise the “All ACC” team.

Those chosen for this honor were: • McMichael High: Daniel Jeffries & Alana Willis • Morehead High: Lindsey Cox

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Rockingham County High School Overall Team Champions & Elizabeth Paul • Reidsville High: Megan Blackwell & Dilan Chudasma • Rockingham County High: Austin Morris & Nathan Tolodziecki • Rockingham Early College High: Chirung Desai & Karishma Desai Dr. Rodney Shotwell, RCS Superintendent, presented the trophy to the overall 2014-2015 RCS ACC Champions, Rockingham County High.

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winning school receiving $1,000 and the other three receiving $500 each. Ms. Bobbie Wilson and Mr. Sam Coates from TriCity presented the scholarship awards.

Ms. Nell Rose, Board of Education Chairperson, delivered the closing remarks.

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Huntsville Elementary Assistant Principal Gets in a "Sticky Situation" for the March of Dimes To support the March of Dimes, students and staff at Huntsville Elementary brought in change for a chance to tape Mrs. Karen Hester, Huntsville's assistant principal, to the wall.

Congratulations To Our Graduates!

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Sports Shorts Yes, YOU can teach your child to play tennis The way to teach a child to play tennis has changed DRASTICALLY in the last 5 years. No longer does a coach stand at the net feeding balls to a line of “patiently” waiting children.

Have you EVER seen a child wait patiently?

With the use of age appropriate equipment and courts scaled to the size of the player, children have FUN and are successful from the first bounce of the ball.

Even the ball looks different – bigger softer foam balls for the youngest players, and lowerbouncing bright red and orange balls for children 10 and under and even a green dot (yes, a green dot ball) for the 12 and under player. Not until a young player is over 12 years old do they hit the YELLOW ball you and I recognize.

Come see how YOU can teach a child to play tennis at a workshop at the Western Rockingham YMCA on Saturday June 6 at 1pm. For just $15 and a 3-hour investment of your time, you will have the tools to introduce your child and family to one of the games for a lifetime – tennis. You will leave with a Coach Youth Tennis workbook, work-

shop certification and a recipe for FUN and SUCCESS on the court.

Led by Bruce Staples, one of our nation’s most highly recognized youth tennis trainers, this workshop is for ANYONE (age 16 and over) who wants to help grow tennis including parents, grandparents, Parks & Recreation summer camp counselors, youth program providers, RC Tennis volunteers, Junior Team Tennis parents, PE Teachers, After School providers. adaptive tennis

providers, and tennis teaching professionals. No tennis experience is necessary but a love of working with children IS. Have FUN, Make new FRIENDS, Get Fit … play more tennis Rockingham County.

HOLMES MIDDLE SCHOOL WINS 2015 BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Led by Mitch Watson, head baseball coach , Holmes Mustangs won the 2015 Middle School Baseball Championship by a final score was 10 to 7 defeating Reidsville Middle School Raiders . The game was played at Freedom Park on May 15, 2015. Both teams gave excellent efforts . The Mustangs had a great 4th inning with several hits giving them a 10-2 lead. The Reidsville team made a valiant effort to rally, however the Mustangs were the winners in the 7th inning.

Holmes Mustangs had a great baseball season with a 12 wins and 4 loses for the season. We are very proud of our Holmes Middle School team and their efforts all year.

Congratulations Holmes Baseball on a tremendous year!!! Team for 2015 Holmes Mustangs Baseball: Noah Blackwell Noah Yeatts Logan Dalton Steven Dallas Blake Hilton Jaegar Nance Garrett Gatewood Reece Lusk Logan Dodson Lucas Sexton Camden Woods Brayden Smart Mason Barham Jackson Lemons Carson Wray Lucas Tiano Harrison Smith - Manager

Dan River Boat Race The Dan River Boat Race will be held on August 1, 2015 at Lindsey Bridge Access Site.

Check in at 7:30 a.m. through 10 a.m. and race begins 10 a.m. and ends at 704 Bridge Access Site.

Parking and shuttles, on-site boat rental, t-shirts are available.

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2015 Draper Car Show To Feature Eden Parks & Rec, Dept. Spring Co-ed Volleyball Regular Season Co-Runner Up & Playoff Runner Up - Just In Time Front Row - Faye Bailey, Shanta Chandler & Wayne Griffin.

Back Row - Eric Lee, James Doggett & Marcel Chandler.

Draper Speedway Reunion at the Draper Methodist Church featuring many 1950's era race cars including Reidsville's Bobby Apple's racer plus an exhibit in the church's conference room.

For details, contact Darrell M. Gregory Eden Parks & Rec, Dept. Spring Co-ed Volleyball Regular Season Champs and Playoff Champs - Pound Town Kneeling L to R - Renee Weddle, Taylor Luegers & Brittany Scherer.

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall “Choices” The Power of Consequence comes to Eden Memorial Day begins the 100 deadliest days of summer for teen drivers. Kevin London, an Eden resident who lost two young daughters in a single vehicle accident, is working with several entities to make sure teens lives are protected.

On Saturday June 20th from 9am-1pm at the Tractor Supply parking lot on Van Buren in Eden, there will be a distracted, drunk and drugged driving awareness event. “Choices” The Power of Consequence will bring reality to anyone who attends. Parents of

teens are urged to bring their sons and daughters to see just what can happen to them or friends if they drink and drive, or drive distracted at the on-site vehicle crash at 11 a.m.

A roll over simulator as well as the Fatal Vision Golf Cart with special “beer goggles” will bring some of the reality home, too.

London is involved with StreetSafe, the life saving driving experience for teens, providing much needed driver education programs which offers hands on expeirience designed and devel-

oped to change the driving behaviors that cause violations, crashes, DWIs, injuries and death.

These representatives will also be handy for questions.

Also on site, there will be certified infant/child safety seat checks.

Meet some of Rockingham County's Law Enforcement Officers and visit the Crime Scene Truck.

Interested in taking part? For more information or sign up as a vendor, call Kevin London at 336-613-4749

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

Beginning Aug. 20, the City of Eden will host its fourth Citizens Academy. The Citizens Academy is a ten-session program designed to provide citizens with hands-on experiences featuring all facets of city government, from emergency services and sanitation operations to the business of water and budgeting your tax dollars. The Academy provides residents with an inside look at city programs, services, policies and issues.

Academy participants tour city facilities and major projects, meet City Council members and interact with department heads and frontline staff. Participants do much more than sit and listen to city staffers talk about the services their departments provide.

Sessions are designed to provide information, as well as experiences. Holding a fire hose helps the participant understand how much strength and endurance a firefighter needs to battle a blaze.

Touring a wastewater facility helps the citizen understand the technical expertise – and the 24hour monitoring – required by utilities employees.

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

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

Interested participants should submit an application and will be selected on a first-come basis.

Class size is limited to 20 partici-

pants. Participants must be at least 18 years old, be city residents, or live in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, or own a business or property or work in the City of Eden. When class capacity has been met, the excess applications are carried over to the next academy. Applications request standard information, such as a name, address, phone number, email address, and employer name and address, but they also ask for the applicant’s birthplace, length of time living in Eden and Rockingham County, interests and accomplishments and expectations from the program.

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

work without eating, a light meal will also be provided each week.

The tenth session will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Eden City Council meeting at 7:30. This will allow each participant to see how city government operates and each participant will be recognized by the Mayor and City Council. A graduation reception will be held after the meeting.

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

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

If you wish to learn more about the City of Eden’s Citizens Academy, please contact Sheralene Thompson, City Clerk, at 623-2110, option 8, or email sthompson@edennc.us.

Applications are available at City Hall or the Eden Chamber of Commerce, or apply online at http://www.edennc.us/citizensacademy.cfm

Eden receives state’s highest honor in water treatment People expect water to be clean when they turn on their faucets. For customers of the City of Eden Water System, that water is among the cleanest. The Robert A. Harris Water Filtration Plant recently received the state’s highest honor in water treatment, the Area Wide Optimization Award for 2014. Of the 150 surface water systems in the state, only 42 received the award.

Tom Boyd, N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources water treatment plant consultant, presented the award May 21, 2015 at the NCWOA meeting that was held at the City of High Point Water Treatment Plant.

The award means that the water’s turbidity levels were less than one-third of the allowable limits 95 percent of the time.

Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness or haziness of water caused by individual particles

that can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Microbes are microscopic particles that occur naturally, but can potentially include harmful bacteria and viruses. Target turbidity levels are 0.1 ntu (nephelometric turbidity unit), well below the regulatory limit of 0.3 ntu. Water treatment plants that consistently attain such a low level of turbidity achieve significant water quality benefits by removing particles that may harbor microbial contaminants.

Awards are given each year to water systems that demonstrate outstanding turbidity removal, a key test of drinking water quality.

While all drinking water systems have to meet strict state and federal drinking water standards, the systems that achieve this award met performance goals that are significantly more stringent.

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Leadership Changes In the Works at ADTS of Rockingham County Board of Directors for Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County wishes to announce that T. Lee Covington, Executive Director since 2009 has submitted his resignation effective August 5, 2015. The Board met today to accept Lee’s resignation and has appointed Cathy B. Powers, current ADTS Deputy Executive Director to the position of Interim Executive Director as of August 1, 2015.

Lee will continue to share his passion for community-based services and working with seniors in his new role as Chief Operating Officer for Senior Services of WinstonSalem/Forsyth County in Winston-Salem, NC. Lee states, “While I am sad to be leaving, I am thrilled that our Board has

appointed Cathy as the Interim Executive Director. Her experience working in various positions with ADTS for many years along with her expertise, both in the area of aging and social services, makes her an excellent choice. I am sure she will continue to grow the work of ADTS with extreme skill as the organization moves through this transition period and beyond. At ADTS we have worked to position a strong Board and supporting administrative and programmatic teams who continue working to the plan we have put in place to meet the ever-growing needs of Rockingham County.”

Cathy Powers adds, “I am humbled to have been asked by the ADTS Board of Directors to serve in this role. The commitment, passion and expertise of

our team have positioned ADTS at the forefront of efforts to strengthen our community and enhance the quality of life for the residents of Rockingham County.

I am excited and energized by the important work ahead.”

ADTS Board Chair Jeff Parris said, “Speaking on behalf of the board, we are sad to see Lee Covington go. We realize that his new position is one that he couldn't turn down. Lee has been very good for us and led this organization to being one of the very best. We know that he leaves us in a good place and we wish him nothing but good luck in all of his future endeavors.”

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Rockingham County Tennis Association (RC Tennis) is a volunteerbased organization that provides programs and events to promote and develop the growth of tennis in Rockingham County, NC. For more information about RC Tennis, contact Shelby Rhyne at RCTennisAssociation@gmail.com, visit our webpage at www.rockingham.usta.com and followon Facebook: www.facebook.com/ RCyouthtennis

that would help prevent skin cancer among some of the state’s youngest citizens – by prohibiting children under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning beds.

Under House Bill 158, the Jim Fulghum Teen Skin Cancer Prevention Act – named in honor of the late state representative and Wake County physician – North Carolina would join 11 other states that currently ban the use of tanning beds by children younger than 18.

Sens. Wesley Meredith (RCumberland), Tommy Tucker (RUnion) and David Curtis (RLincoln) filed an identical bill in the Senate.

“The overwhelming majority of scientific research shows indoor tanning presents an unnecessary danger to our children,” said Meredith, Tucker and Curtis.

“We are proud to support legislation that will help protect our young people from an increased risk of skin cancer and ultimately save lives.”

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On-Court Coach Senate Acts to Help Prevent Skin Cancer Among N.C. Teens Youth Tennis The North Carolina Senate than 419,000 cases of skin cancer workshop on Wednesday passed legislation in the United States each year are We at USPTA are excited to announce that Butch Staples, one of our premier national Staples USTA trainers will host an On Court Youth Tennis Workshop at the Western Rockingham YMCA in Mayodan, NC on Saturday June 6 from 14:30pm.

Butch is a USPTA Professional 1, a USPTA Specialist in Competitive Player Development, a PTR Master Professional and a Tennis Canada Certified Level 3 Coach. He holds a B.A., a B.P.E. and a M.S. in Physical Education. He was named the 2006 and 2009 USTA Recreation Coach Workshop Trainer of the Year. He is a QuickStart Master Trainer conducting workshops for both Community Tennis and Player Development.

These workshops are designed for: • Anyone who wants to help grow tennis!

• Park & Recreation instructors • Physical Education teachers • After School Provides • Adaptive tennis instructors and program providers • Junior Team Tennis parents • Tennis professionals working on 10&Under certification with PTR or USPTA To register go to www.coach youthtennis.com. There is a $15 fee for this workshop.

accomplished through providing an array of community services including Home Care (CAP-DA, PCS, Home & Community Care Block Grant, Private Pay), Meals on Wheels (United Way supported), Meals With Friends Nutrition Sites, LEAF Center Adult Day Care/Day Health,

linked to indoor tanning. And research suggests that teens and young adults who first use a tanning bed before age 35 increase their risk for melanoma by 59 percent.

“My husband supported this bill because he understood the devastating impact that skin cancer is having on young people – especially young women. And as a health care professional, he knew that the most cost effective health care is prevention,” said Dr. Mary Susan Fulghum, wife of Rep. Fulghum. “I want to thank Sens. Tucker, Meredith and Curtis for their leadership in sponsoring this legislation.”

The bill is supported by a host of N.C. medical providers and advocates, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, N.C. Advisory Committee on Cancer Coordination and Control, N.C. Child Fatality Task Force, N.C. Dermatology Association, N.C. Medical Society, N.C. Oncology Association, N.C. Pediatric Society and AIM at Melanoma.

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High School Exchange Students Reach Record Numbers in 2015

Long with students International Experience USA (iE-USA), a high school student exchange organization, announced that they plan to welcome a record number of students to U.S. communities in the fall of 2015, mirroring a national trend.

According to CSIET (Council on Standards for International Education Travel), 200,000+ exchange students are expected in 2015.

As the leading Englishspeaking host country of foreign exchange students, our nation as a whole has seen an increase in high school exchange participants of about 13% in the past decade (CSIET 2013; 2014). This upward trend is expected to continue as a growing number of international students seek both English fluency and cultural competency to prepare for the increasingly global marketplace.

When U.S. communities engage with a growing number of international students, local schools and families benefit from the cultural interactions they

inherently provide.

"Every year our state plays host to many talented, top-oftheir-class students with the lifelong dream of studying in America," says Emily Rolin, iEUSA's Regional Director, “and our communities reap the rewards.” Rolin, who boasts 10 years of work in student exchange, says that each student who visits her community brings with them a unique perspective.

“We have the opportunity to see through their eyes: to explore another culture not through travel, but through relationships.”

Though many high schools once viewed exchange participants as “extra” students requiring the attention of teachers and staff, the popular opinion among administrators is shifting to favor exchange student enrollment as a natural way to integrate differing worldviews into the classroom.

The U.S. Department of Education has stressed the importance of building the global competencies of U.S. students to

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make them internationally competitive, and many believe that welcoming exchange students into the high school setting can help toward that end.

“As a principal, I truly appreciate the opportunity to host foreign exchange students on a yearly basis,” says Principal Kevin O’Neill of Vicksburg, Michigan. “The infusion of a variety of cultures into our high school has been an invaluable experience for our students.”

Families who host an exchange student often benefit on a more personal level, forming family ties that last far beyond the boundaries of the exchange.

Hosting an international student offers these local families a realistic way to explore a new culture right at home. “My wife and I wanted to travel the world, but we both worked full time, so we brought the world to us!” remembers Dave Long, a retired Vietnam veteran who has been hosting exchange students since 1982.

“Our family has been blessed in so many ways by student exchange,” says Sara Lee, whose family has hosted 3 iEUSA students in the past 5 years.

“We consider our students to be a part of our extended ‘international’ family!” The Lees recently returned from Colombia, where they visited their previous exchange students’ families and toured the local countryside. iE-USA’s exchange student participants are between the ages of 15-18 and come from many countries including Germany, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Thailand, Montenegro, and Argentina. Each student undergoes an extensive application

Angela Thomas with students at Ocktoberfest process and is responsible for his/her own spending money and health insurance coverage. A list of current students can be found online at http://usa.internationalexperience.net/.

Host families (traditional families, singles, empty nesters, etc.) provide a supportive home base for their student for a semester or full academic year. Visiting students participate as active members of the family, integrating into their daily routines and traditions just like any other family member. iE-USA is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to

promoting education and understanding through intercultural and academic exchange. iE-USA is certified by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET) and strictly adheres to all U.S. Department of State Student Exchange Program regulations and guidelines.

To learn more about how you can experience and support cultural exchange in your own home, contact iE-USA representative, Beth Murray at b.murray@international-experience.net, (978) 5010892.

Draper Elementary Earth Day Groceries Project

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Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest The Eden Tourism Development and the Draper Merchants Association present the Third Annual Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest on July 25 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. This event will be held on Fieldcrest Road, in the Draper Village, Eden. The car cruise will begin at 6 p.m. and the Shaggin’ begins at 7 p.m. with music by Jim Quick & Coastline.

Join members of area shag clubs to dance the night away to your favorite beach music. There will be great food such as bbq, hotdogs, and burgers from area vendors and restaurants. There will be a beer garden serving favorite Millercoors products. Bring your lawn chair, family and friends for a great time. For more information call 612-8049.

For the first time, Draper Elementary participated in the international twenty-first annual Earth Day Groceries Project! The second graders decorated paper grocery bags with environmental messages. On Earth Day, April 22, these bags were be passed out (full of groceries) to shoppers of the Food Lion on Meadow Road in Eden. Besides carrying an environmental message, each bag also have the name of our school and some wonderful artwork. The people in our neighborhood will get a very clear and positive message that the students at Draper care about their environment.

This is the twenty-first year this international educational effort has been coordinated on the Internet. Please see the project website at: http://www.earthday-

bags.org for complete information.

A report from our school will be added to the website, so others will know about the effort at our school. This is one of the largest and most well established educational projects on the Internet. It is a nonprofit, grassroots effort.

The project started in 1994, with 43 schools reporting the decoration and distribution of 13,000 Earth Day Grocery Bags. In 1999, the number of schools reporting in reached nearly 1,200, with students decorating almost 400,000 Earth Day Grocery Bags! Every report from all the previous years is on the website.

There are also thousands of pictures of schools from around the world involved in this project.

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School is Cool!

Congratulations to the Morehead High School Wrestling Team for winning the NCHSAA 3-A Individual Team State Wrestling Champions.

The Rockin’ Caroliners of Eden will represent Rockigham County in the State Senior Finals

Senior Games sends Eden the team to State Finals Senior Games and SilverArts Competition and Awards Luncheon was held on Friday, May 15th at Osborne Baptist Church in Eden. There were over 300 participants involved in Senior Games and SilverArts this year. Seniors from all over the county came together for fun and games. The motto of the games this year is “Aged to Perfection”.

The Performing Arts competition was the highlight of the event. There were a number of acts from various parts of the county ranging from stand up comedy to instrumental solos. Dance groups from Reidsville, Eden and MadisonMayodan entertained the crowd.

It’s all about staying active and enjoying yourself. “It is not about winning or losing”, says Carla Huffman coordinator of the event. “If you have FUN you already WON” We just like seeing seniors enjoying themselves.

One of the Madison Mayodan dancers is 93 years old. “WoW, I want to be dancing when I am her age” says Huffman. They are amazing. It is too bad that we can only choose one act to represent our county at the state level in performing arts. Anyone can enter the state games if they qualify at the local level in their individual events.

All winners were announced for the sports, heritage and literary arts as the judges deliberated on the performing arts entries.

Performing arts winners included: • Comedy/Drama Solo 1st Arlean Christman “Candy” 2nd Jennifer Wyatt • Comedy Drama Large Group 1st Reidsville Kickers

• Insturmental Solos 1st Jim Pulliam “Texas Jim” 2nd Jack O’Neal • Vocal Small Group 1st Joan Hess & Jack O’Neal • Vocal Solo 1st Molene Johnson • Line Dance - Large Group 1st Rockin’ Caroliners • Dance - Large Group 1st Show Stompers 2nd Carolina Girls

Out of all the winners in each performing arts catagory, the Rockin’ Caroliners out of Eden were chosen to represent the county in the state games to be held later this year.

Jessica Camp was the coordinator this year and the games kicked off on April 24th at the M & M Recreation Department opening ceremony. Seniors went through the expo, ate breakfast attended the opening ceremony, did the SilverStriders fun walk , participated in basketball shoot and table tennis. Cindy Baynes from the Reidsville Senior Center coordinated other events throughout the next two weeks.

Events such as; track and field, softball throw, corn hole, bowling, golf, croquet, tennis, shuffleboard, swimming badminton, pickleball and new this year the “Rook “ card game.

You do not have to be athletic to participate in the games, the SilverArts portion includes competition in literary arts,( poetry, short stories, life experiences etc.) visual arts include, paintings, photography and sculptures, heritage arts include, knitting, crocheting , needlework , quilting, woodworking and woodturning. Just about any craft you can put together can be entered into

the SilverArts portion. Carla Huffman from the Garden of Eden Senior Center is in charge of the SilverArts and she says there is a lot of talented artists in our county. Mary Staley is cocoordinator of the events. The art was displayed at Eden City Hall for the month of May and at the Eden Public Library for the month of June. Some of the small heritage art will also be displayed in the case and the literary arts will be there also.

If you are not an artist or and athlete maybe you have other talents in music or theatre or singing. Performing arts is for you.

There is something for everyone. Next year is our 20th year so we are expecting a big event. Start on your projects now to enter in 2016. Watch for information to come out March 2016.

The winners of this years SilverArts are listed below.

Literary arts winners will have their entries printed in next month’s Eden’s Own Journal, so watch for it!

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Community Drop-In Information Forum about Dan River On May 5, 2015, the Dan River tional ideas.

Basin Community Stakeholder One of ideas from the Team will host drop-in commu- Stakeholder Team was to develop nity forums in Eden, North a clear and easy to use website Carolina. These will provide where community members opportunities to could find inforexchange ideas about Osborne Baptist mation and share the Stakeholder their questions, Church at 326 East ideas, and conTeam's proposed soluStadium Drive in cerns. tions for addressing Eden, NC. impacts of the The Dan River February 2014 coal Basin Community May 5th ash release by Duke 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., and again Forum (http://danEnergy's Dan River riverregioncomat 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Steam Station. These (refreshments provided) munityforum.org) forums will be at is a new website Eden's Osborne where community Baptist Church from 4 p.m. to 6 members can: p.m. and again from 7 p.m. to 9 access information on river monp.m. itoring, access information on The Community Stakeholder coal ash removal, find news of Team, a diverse group represent- ongoing efforts to address the ing communities throughout the impacts of the coal ash release, Dan River watershed, has been share questions, ideas, and conmeeting since September 2014 to cerns with other community identify options for solutions fol- members. lowing the coal ash release. As The Dan River Basin part of this process, the Community Stakeholder Team Community Stakeholder team has will be able to consider all ideas 26 draft recommendations for offered through May 31, 2015. In community review. addition, the Institute for These community forums Environmental Negotiation of the follow the first forum held on University of Virginia will conNovember 17, 2014, during tinue to maintain the website and which community members iden- forward concerns and ideas to tified a variety of needs and con- Duke Energy at least through the cerns and offered their ideas for end of 2015. solutions. This second series of If you cannot attend but want forums is intended to present to offer your thoughts, you may Stakeholder Team recommenda- contribute by email to Judie tions to address those needs and Talbot of the Institute for concerns and to give the public an Environmental Negotiation at opportunity to comment on those jat5yc@virginia.edu, or by phone recommendations and offer addi- to 434-924-0263.

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

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

• Legal Aid will be May 14 at 10:00am call 1-800-951-2257 to make an appointment • Exercise with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We walk the track at 8:00- 8:30 and at 8:30-9:00 Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights.

• Play Mah Jongg – Thursdays at 11:00. Come and learn or play. Schedule does vary call before you come.

• Rook - Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 and play from 1:00pm until 4:00 pm on Wednesdays.

• Hand and Foot – Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 on Tuesdays • Bingo Bash at 9:00 on Monday, June 15th • Pickle ball- Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We play every Friday at 10:00 at Bridge Street Recreation Center • Computer - computer lab open (see calendar for open times) • Quilt Guild – June 11th at 1:00 • Community Garden - If interested in joining our community garden please call Carla Huffman at 627-4711

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

• Reidsville Senior Center-Salvation Army Community Bldg.. 708 Barnes St, Reidsville #-336-3944841 Painting, Crochet, Rook, Canasta, Pegs & Jokers Card Game, Bingo. Call for days and times.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Intermediate Computer Class. Class will meet Thursdays from 9 a.m. To 12 p.m. Cost: $50 for the 10 week session. Instructor: Linda Wilson.

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Poole...

Continued from Page 1 and bluegrass music. At the 2013 CPMF, he was invited on stage to pick a few tunes with none other than John McEuen, receiving an online comYer Crooked Cousins pliment from Mr. McEuen about Don’s ical acclaim and features a guest “mighty fine picking.” Joining appearance by his hero, Tony t h e Rice, who says this about Roustabouts Brandon - "When I listened for their to the song we recorded.... it Charlie Poole was one of the few times that Festival perI missed my voice" formance will Yer Crooked Cousins be Bobby At the conclusion of Friday Priddy on fidnight’s concert, last year’s dle and Steve CPMF Old Time Band comBlock (with the petition winners, Yer C o u n t r y Brandon Adams Crooked Cousins will play Gentlemen) on for a spirited dance celebrabass. tion! Here’s what the “Cousins’ Brandon Lee Adams - Brandon have to say about themselves Lee Adams’ first foray into learn- Yer Crooked Cousins, winners of ing an instrument came when he the the 2014 Charlie Poole Old started to play the guitar at the Time Band competition, is a age of eight, and his grandfather, good-time-havin' string band speRobert Adams, put his old Martin cializing in music that makes you D-28 in his grandson’s hands say- want to dance. Based in ing, “Learn G,C and D. You’re Greensboro, NC, they play all playing in church this weekend.” over the Carolinas. Members At the age of seventeen, Brandon include Jason Hughes on banjo, began to showcase his talents Brooke Ward on mandolin, Holly after winning a local talent con- Riley on Fiddle, Nate Goldsmith test that gave him the opportunity on guitar, and Emily Damrel on to perform at the Ryman bass.

Auditorium. Also benefitting Saturday Competitions from festival competitions during Ribbons and cash prizes are his teen years, he was very suc- ready and waiting for the winners cessful in competing in guitar in the highly anticipated contests contests around the region. As his that go on all day on Saturday, song writing talents began to June 13th. Numerous categories develop, he was able in banjo, fiddle, guito be part of the first tar, and singing, with Songwriter Showcase special features such for IBMA in as “Best Charlie Nashville, Tennessee.

Poole Song” and As Brandon’s musical “Open Instrument” ambition began to are available for grow, he got to meet everyone to try their and share the stage hand and share their with such heroes as talents. The Grand Tony Rice, J.D. Prize Old Time Three Crowe, Kitty Wells, Finger Banjo Scott Vestal, Randy Champion will walk Kohrs, Don Rigsby, away with the top Art Stamper, and Ernie Thacker. prize of $500. Youth categories Brandon was on the IBMA are held in the morning, with award-winning album adult competitions starting mid“Celebration of Life” for Skaggs day. An open-mic period at the Family Records. He has per- conclusion of the contests will formed at such venues as The offer one more opportunity for Ryman Auditorium, Musicians everyone to share their talents, Against Childhood Cancer before the always exciting presFestival, Ohio Mountain Arts entation of the ribbons and prizes.

Center, University of Tennessee, Many more great activities and many more, and has toured are available during the Charlie the USA, Canada and Ireland. Poole Music Festival weekend, Brandon not only likes to per- including a Charlie Poole River form and write songs, but has Ramble (a gorgeous guided tour also written articles for down the Smith and Dan Rivers), "Bluegrass Today" and a Charlie Poole Look-a-Like "Prescription Bluegrass." Contest, free watermelon slicing, Brandon’s album “Hardest Kind and much more - check out the of Memories” has generated crit- website at www.charlie-

poole.com for more information or “Like” us on FaceBook at Charlie Poole Festival, for more up-to-theminute updates.

Food and other vendors will be on site for the festival, with lots of home-cooked treats and handmade treasures. Camping, on the grounds of the historic Spray Cotton Mills (where Charlie Poole worked), is free to festival goers, and will feature hosts to help you get settled into “Charlie’s home.” Tickets are $15 for Friday night’s concert (gates open at 5pm); $15 for all day Saturday (gates open at 9am) (or $10 with the donation of a non-perishable food item for the local Salvation Army); or $25 for a weekend pass ($20 with the

food donation). This project is supported by the N.C. Arts Council and the Rockingham County Arts Council, as well as the Rockingham County Partnership for Economic and Tourism Development, and the

City of Eden Tourism Development. For more information, you may call 336-6231043 or email charliepoole@embarqmail.com.

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For the Fun of it...

A Farmer And His Watermelons A farmer in the country has a watermelon patch and upon inspection he discovers that some of the local kids have been helping themselves to a feast.The farmer thinks of ways to discourage this profit-eating situation.

So he puts up a sign that reads: "WARNING! ONE OF THESE WATERMELONS CONTAINS CYANIDE!" He smiled smugly as he watched the kids run off the next night without eating any of his melons.

The farmer returns to the watermelon patch a week later to discover that none of the watermelons have been eaten, but finds another sign that reads: "NOW THERE ARE TWO!”

The Magic Elevator A hillbilly family took a vacation to New York City. One day, the father took his son into a large building. They were amazed by everything they saw, especially the elevator at one end of the lobby. The boy asked, "What's this, Paw?" The father responded, "Son, I have never seen anything like this in my life. I don't know what it is!" While the boy and his father were watching in wide-eyed astonishment, an old lady in a wheelchair rolled up to the moving walls and pressed a button. The walls opened and the lady rolled between them into a small room. The walls closed and the boy and his father watched small circles of lights above the walls light up. They continued to watch the circles light up in the reverse direction. The walls opened again, and a voluptuous twenty-four-year old woman stepped out.

The father turned to his son and said, "Go get your maw!

Excuse for Speeding On his 60th birthday, Jeff bought himself a brand new Corvette convertible. He took off down the road, flooring it to 80 mph and enjoying the wind blowing through what little hair he had left on his head.

"This is great," he thought as he roared down the Florida highway. He decided to see how fast this baby could really go pushing the pedal to the metal. He looked in his rear view mirror and saw a State Trooper behind him, blue lights flashing and siren blaring.

"I can get away from him with no problem" Jeff thought as he flew down the road at over 150 mph. But then it suddenly hit him. "What am I doing? I'm too old for this kind of thing." He pulled over to the side of the road and waited for the trooper to catch up with him. The trooper pulled in behind the Corvette and walked up to the car.

"Sir, my shift ends in 10 minutes and today is Friday. If you can give me a reason why you were speeding that I've never heard before, I'll let you go."

Jeff looked at the Trooper and said, "Years ago my wife ran off with a Florida State Trooper...I thought you were bringing her back" "Have a great day," said the Trooper.

Highway Speed Trap A state trooper pulled over a car going just 19 miles per hour on the highway. As the officer approached the car, he noticed it was two elderly women and they both looked very pale and wide-eyed.

"Good afternoon ladies. Do you know why I am pulling you over?" asked the trooper.

"I'm terribly sorry if I did something wrong but I know I was not speeding" said the driver.

"Well, that is true, you weren't speeding...but you were going entirely too slow on a highway and that is equally as dangerous."

"No, Officer. I was going exactly the speed limit...19 miles per hour!"

The trooper laughed a little to himself. "Mam', this is Highway 19. That is not the speed limit, but simply the name of this highway."

Very embarressed, the elderly driver grinned and thanked the trooper over and over for informing her of the mistake.

"But before I let you go, I have to ask... are you guys feeling okay? You both look awfully shaken."

"Oh sure, we will be fine. We just got off of Highway 120"

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The Amazing Pig with a Peg Leg

A lady went to a psychiatrist complaining of a terrible phobia.

“Every time I lay down on my bed I get this terrible fear that there is something underneath. “Wow” responded the psychiatrist “I’ve never heard of such a phobia, but like all phobias it can be treated, but it will likely take around 20 sessions.”

“OK” responded the lady “how much is each session?” “Oh it’s just $80 a session, but trust me it’s well worth it.” When the lady didn’t come back to the psychiatrist he gave the lady a call. “How come I didn’t hear from you? He asked.” “Well” responded the lady “when I came home and told my husband about the cost he thought he would save some money, he just cut the legs off the bed!”

The 3 Day Fight Our anniversary was coming up, so my wife was hinting about what she wanted.

She said, "I want something shiny that goes from 0 to 150 in 3 seconds."

So I bought her a scale.

And then the fight started...

The following day I took my wife to a restaurant to make up for yesterday. The waiter happened to ask my order first...so I ordered. "I'll take the NY strip steak, rare."

The waiter replied, "But sir, aren't you worried about the mad cow?"

"Nah, she can order for herself."

And then the fight started...

The next day my wife was looking at herself in the bedroom mirror.

It was obvious that she was not happy with what she saw.

"I feel terrible. I look old, fat and ugly. I really need a compliment from you."

I replied, "Your eyesight's still perfect!"

And that's when the fight started...

Two farmers, John and Henry, were sitting around talking about their day when John notices a pig with a wooden leg hobbling across the front yard. He turned to his friend and asks, "Henry, why does that pig have a wooden leg?"

"Well, John, that pig...," his eyes mist up, "That pig's mighty special! A few weeks back a wild boar attacked me while I was in the woods. That pig there came a runnin', went after that boar and fought him off. Saved my life!"

"And the boar tore up his leg?"

"No, just got a few scratches, nothing too serious. But that night the barn caught fire. That ol' pig started squealin' like he was stuck, woke us up, and before we got out here, the darn thing had herded the other animals out of the barn and saved them all!"

"Ahh so that's when he hurt his leg?"

"No, John, the next day my tractor hit a rock and rolled down the hill into the pond. I got knocked clean out. When I came to, that pig had dove into the pond and dragged me out...but that's not how he hurt his leg." "Oh no, no, he was fine. Cleaned him up real nice, too."

"Okay, Henry. So just tell me. How did he lose his leg?"

"Well", Henry begins to explain, "A pig that amazing...you don't want to eat all at once."

Fair A farmer and his wife went to a fair. The farmer was fascinated by the airplanes and asked a pilot how much a ride would cost. "$10 for 3 minutes," replied the pilot.

"That's too much," said the farmer.

The pilot thought for a second and then said, "I'll make you a deal. If you and your wife ride for 3 minutes without uttering a sound, the ride will be free. But if you make a sound, you'll have to pay $10."

The farmer and his wife agreed and went for a wild ride.

After they landed, the pilot said to the farmer, "I want to congratulate you for not making a sound. You are a brave man."

"Maybe so," said the farmer, "But I gotta tell ya, I almost screamed when my wife fell out."

Rabbit Joke I was in a pet store picking up some pet food for my dog when I overheard the following conversation. A cute girl peaks over the counter and politely asks the sales representative. “I’m interested in buying a rabbit.” “Oh sure we’ve got lots of rabbits” gushed the motherly sales representative. “Do you have any specific color in mind? We’ve got some adorable white Bunnies down this isle.” The lady exclaimed.

“Oh” said the cute girl with a wave of her hand, “I really don’t think my boa constrictor would care about what color it is!”

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The Bathtub Test for Insanity During a visit to the local mental institute, John asked the Director during a tour how to determine whether or not a patient should be institutionalized.

"It's simple actually," said the Director. "We fill up a bathtub, then we offer a Teaspoon, a Teacup and a Bucket to the patient. We ask him or her to empty the bathtub."

"Ohhhh, I understand.

"Obviously a normal person would choose the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup."

"No. A normal person would pull the plug and let it drain. Do you want a bed near the window?"

The Talking Frog An 86 year-old man is out fishing. He was sitting in his boat when he heard a voice say, "Pick me up!"

He looked around and did not see any one. He thought he was dreaming until he heard the voice again.

"Pick me up." The old man looked in the water and there, floating on a lilly pad was a frog.

The man said, "Are you talking to me?"

The frog replied, "Yes, I'm talking to you. Pick me up. Then, kiss me and I'll turn into the most beautiful woman you have ever seen. I'll make sure that all your friends are envious and jealous because you will have me as your bride."

The man looked at the frog for a minute in confusion, reached over, picked it up carefully, and placed it in his front pocket.

The frog screamed, "What, are you nuts? Didn't you hear what I said?? I said kiss me and I will be your beautiful bride!"

He opened his pocket, looked at the frog and said, " Nah, at my age I'd rather have a talking frog."

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Adopt A Pet Today!

Visit The • Piedmont Pottery Festival The 13th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival will be held from 9:00am-4:00pm on Saturday, June 6th at the event space located next to Dollar Tree in Kingsway Plaza in Eden. This year’s event will feature the finest in hand-crafted pottery from across the state and southern Virginia. There will be door prizes and demonstrations. Visit www.exploreedennc.com for more information.

• Whistle Jacket Grille - Now Open, located at 441 Mebane Bridge Rd. The dining room is open from Wed.-Sat., 4 pm-9 pm and Sun.12 pm-6 pm. The lounge is open from Wed,-Fri. 3 pm-10 pm, Sat., noon-10pm and Sun , noon-9 pm. The have items from the grille, seafood selections, pastas, entrees and sandwiches. Call 336-5664 or visit Bob Baker’s Facebook page.

• Once Upon a Tome Book Store Visit this Eden book store located at 655 Washington Street. Owner Emily Stearns has a variety of new and used books and she can order you any book you need to satisfy your summer reading pleasure. The store is open Monday-Friday, 10:00am-

6:30pm. Call 336-612-2857 for more information.

• 3rd Annual Get Fit Eden Fitness campaign that started on May 30th and runs until the end of August. Last year, more than six hundred people participated; this year we are hoping for 1,000.

Register at the Eden Chamber of Commerce, City of Eden, Eden Drug, Morehead Hospital or Eden YMCA. The program will also include free Get Fit Eden Tshirts, while supplies last. T-shirts can only be obtained from the Eden Chamber of Commerce.

This year’s prizes include Fit Bits, a bicycle and the Apple Watch Grand Prize. Community walks will take place each Tuesday at 7:00pm at the Smith River Greenway (YMCA side) and each Saturday at 9:00am at Freedom Park. For more information, contact Mike Dougherty at 336-613-4941 or the Eden Chamber of Commerce office at 336-623-3336.

• The Front Porch Stop by to see Mel and Gloria at their 702 Washington Street location for the latest in summer fashions, gourmet foods and refreshing adult beverages. The Front Porch is open Tuesday-Saturday.

Call 336-627-9041 for more

information.

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

• Beadful Things At Beadful Things, located in Barbour Studio, you will find an eclectic mix of handcrafted jewelry by Maryann Barbour. All pieces are handmade and original design-- from artfully wirewrapped semi-precious gems, stones and geodes, to custom made sterling silver designs.

Maryann can work with you to create your own unique piece.

'Beadful Things' are also available at 'MishMosh' in Reidsville and 'Artimus and the Scavengers' in Greensboro.

• Turner Organizing Solutions Start off 2015 on the right foot by having Donna Turner become your home organization expert.

Donna can clear away the clutter, organize your home so you do not need a map to navigate each room and make your life a little less complicated. She can be reached at 336-616-6344 or 336-6277552. available through carnival and is $79.00 per person and if desired must be purchased by both people in the cabin.

Senior Center sponsors Carnival Cruise Cure your winter time depression and sail away with us.

This is an exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise with three days at sea. You will be visiting the Dominican Republic (Amber Cove) Grand Turk and Half Moon Cay. (Carnival’s private island) Cruise leaving from Charleston SC - 7 nights 8 days Saturday, February 6 - Saturday, February 13th 2016. Includes: bus, cruise, (all meals on board ship) Tea & water, fruit punch, lemonade coffee all included. Not including: gratuity for staff on board (recommended $12 per person per day) Soft drinks, bottled water or alcohol.

Rates are based on double occupancy only: $760.00 per per-

son (inside room) Deposit of $50.00 per person due immediately!!

(Make checks payable to City of Eden) Mail to The Garden of Eden Senior Center 508 Orchard Drive, Eden, NC 27288 $300.00 due Sept. 1 2015 Final payment due November 16, 2015 Fees are nonrefundable after September 1st. No name changes can be processed after this date.

You do not have to have a passport to go. You must have 2 forms of ID. Drivers license and birth certificate. We must have 46 people to make this cruise happen.

Please let me know as soon as possible. Space is limited.

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County’s new 9-1-1center dedicated The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners and the Rockingham County Emergency Communications Governance Board hosted a Dedication & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the

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Third Annual Get Fit Eden Program The City of Eden, Eden Chamber of Commerce and Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust are partnering for the Third Annual Get Fit Eden Program to help improve physical activity and the health of Eden residents. The kick-off took place on Saturday, May 30th on Monroe Street in the Historic Leaksville downtown area of Eden and included a one mile walk or jog for participants to guage their initial speed and endurance. The program continues until the end of August with residents encouraged to exercise at least three times per week.

Prior to the kick-off, participants will receive a Get Fit Eden Tshirt, while supplies last, courtesy of Gildan Activewear of Eden.

Prizes will be awarded throughout the course of the program.

Those prizes include Fit Bit bracelets that allow participants to monitor their fitness routines and a bicycle awarded to one of our youth participants. The Grand Prize will be an Apple Watch to be awarded at the 2015 RiverFest on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Both the City and Chamber of Commerce want to thank Gildan Activewear for its generous T-shirt donations for the last three years.

The 2015 program has been improved significantly as a result of a grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. The grant has funded our kick-off event, publicity and prize-giveaways designed to reward those participants who see the program through to improve their health and well-being. In 2014, the City of Eden and Eden Chamber of

Commerce won Healthy Places NC awards from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust as a result of this initiative.

You may register for the program at the Eden Parks and Recreation Department at Eden City Hall 308 E. Stadium Drive, the Eden Chamber of Commerce 678 S. Van Buren Road, Eden YMCA, 301. S Kennedy Streert, Morehead Memorial Hospital, 117 E. King’s Hwy or Eden Drug 103 W. Stadium Drive. T-shirts can only be secured at the Eden Chamber of Commerce office, while supplies last.

Numerous Eden walking trails are available, including the Historic Leaksville 1 and 2 mile loop, the Smith River 3 mile loop, Freedom Park walking track, and the Smith River Greeway 1.7 mile trail. Members of the Get Fit Eden Committee will be at those sites to lead participants during the three month program. Community walks will take place at 7:00pm each Tuesday night at the Smith River

Transit Director Receives Statewide Award

Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County (formerly Council on Aging) is thrilled to announce that Sr. Director of Transit Services, Meggan Odell has received the 2015 “Guiding Star” award from the NC Association on Aging at their recent annual conference in Wilmington, NC. Meggan was recognized for her outstanding ability to lead, motivate, and support the transportation team at ADTS. She and her team provide transportation services to folks all over Rockingham County, and serve more than 17,000 residents annually.

ADTS Executive Director T. Lee Covington states “We are so proud of Meggan for receiving this deserved recognition. She has worked tirelessly to develop a comprehensive transit system across the county and her work is paying off!”

Aging, Disability and Transit Services is a private nonprofit agency dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all Rockingham County citizens, with primary focus on senior adults, people with disabilities and their families. This mission is accomplished through providing an array of community services

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with the exception of state agencies,” said County Emergency Services Director Johnny Bowles. “We have call stations for up to six call takers; the other six stations are dispatch/call taker stations.”

The North Carolina 9-1-1 Board awarded an almost $8-million grant in 2011 for this consolidation project. “No tax payer money went towards the building and all new equipment, furnishings, and fixtures,” explained County Engineering & Public Utilities Director Ronnie Tate.

H e added: “Approximately 8,500 square feet, the building is a hardened structure with a safe room in case of a natural disaster. It has two emergency generators for back-up power; plus it’s a full 24-hour facility with facilities for staff to occupy in

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“This consolidation is one of the many ongoing consolidation efforts by the County toward operating as efficiently and effectively as possible; this is Government done right,” said Chief Information Officer David L. Whicker. “A consolidated and centralized Emergency Communications Center provides greater collaboration, increased response availability, and streamlined visibility into all public safety operations. This new facility is a state of the art, high-tech building which features a new 91-1 call handling system in addition to redundant data center operations.”

“All 9-1-1 calls for service come to this facility because we now dispatch for all public safety agencies in Rockingham County,

including In Home Aide (CAPDA, PCS, Home & Community Care Block Grant, Private Pay), Meals on Wheels, Meals With Friends Nutrition Sites, Adult Day Care/Day Health, RCATS Public Access Transportation, skat bus transportation, Volunteer Services, Family Caregiver Support, Center for Active Retirement and Advocacy and Referral Services.

The North Carolina Association on Aging (NCAOA) is an organization representing community-based service providers in the North Carolina aging network. The mission of the NCAOA is to represent agencies and other professionals in the field of aging who provide home & community based services, and advocate for quality programs which enable older adults and their families to live as independently as possible. Over 100 agencies and organizations throughout North Carolina are members of NCAOA.

Greenway (YMCA side) and at 9:00am each Saturday at Freedom Park. Fitness Centers and individual fitness instructors are offering free classes during this time to encourage residents to participate in their classes on a regular basis.

“The 2013 and 2014 Get Fit Eden programs were tremendous successes,” stated Eden Mayor Wayne Tuggle. “The City and Chamber won an award for the program, but more importantly, more than 600 people participated and improved their health.”

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Membership Specialist Sarah McGuire has been spearheading the 2015 Get Fit EdenProgram.

“Our goal is to have 1,000 participants this year,” she remarked.

“Wellness is an increasingly important goal in our community and we encourage people to take the first step or continue their efforts toward wellness by joining the Get Fit Eden Program.”

For more information on the program, contact the Eden Chamber of Commerce office at 336-623-3336 or Mike Dougherty at 336-613-4941.

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Since 1987, Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County (ADTS) has been partnering with volunteers, funders and donors to deliver meals to homebound seniors in our county. In fact, this past October, we reached a significant milestone when NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon was here to deliver our 1,000,000th meal. As you might imagine, it takes many people to make this happen, including our fantastic group of nearly 600 active volunteers.

Locally, Meals on Wheels is made possible by funds from many sources, including United Way, Reidsville Area Foundation, individual donors, Corporate Partners and the Home & Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG). Last year, the NC Legislature cut HCCBG by nearly one million dollars! These cuts had a significant impact on services such as Meals on Wheels across our state, including here in Rockingham County. In the recently released budget proposed by the NC House, those cuts are being restored.

Hopefully, by the time you read this, the Senate will have agreed with the House on this critical item and full restoration of those cuts will be a reality!

As we think about investing public money into communitybased services such as Meals on Wheels, it is important to be clear on the impact of such an investment. Last year, our Meals on Wheels Program was one of eight chosen across the U.S. to participate in a landmark study called “More Than A Meal”. The study was conducted by Meals on Wheels America in partnership with Brown University and funded by the AARP Foundation. The results of that study are in and validate what we already knew, that Meals on Wheels promotes great benefits beyond the nutrition value alone.

Nationally, 14.8 million seniors are isolated and living alone, 9.3 million are threatened by hunger and 17.6 million have difficulty paying for basin living needs. 71% of Meals on Wheels recipients report fair or poor health compared to 26% of average seniors. 79% of recipients report their fear of falling limits their daily activities compared to only 43% of average seniors.

87% of Meals on Wheels recipients are physically unable to shop for groceries compared to only 24% of average seniors. And, nearly twice as many seniors on waiting list for Meals on Wheels report depression and anxiety compared to average seniors.

Bottom line, Meals on Wheels recipients are among some of the most vulnerable older adults in our community.

The More Than A Meal Study revealed that most study participants say Meals on Wheels helps them eat better, enables them to remain living at home,

and makes them feel more secure and safe. 83% report that Meals on Wheels improves their overall health. When you consider that the cost of ONE YEAR of Meals on Wheels is less than ONE DAY in the hospital, it only makes sense. Investing in services such as Meals on Wheels has a significant impact on reducing healthcare costs going forward. Last year, Meals on Wheels programs across America served more than 223 million meals. ADTS is on target to serve nearly 60,000 meals this year!

This is great news, but the fact remains that we continue to have more than 130 homebound seniors waiting for meals due to lack of sufficient funding. We are working to address this in multiple ways. Back in March, we held our 5th Annual Eat Out Help Out restaurant fundraiser.

This was the most successful event to date with 31 restaurants donating over $5,400. Thanks to all who ate out on March 24th to support this event. During the entire month of July, we will be conducting our 3rd annual Buy A Wheel Campaign, with local stores and vendors participating to ask for your $1 donation at checkout. For a complete list of participating stores and vendors, visit www.adtsrc.org/buya wheel.html. With your help, we can raise an additional $4,000 or more for Meals on Wheels. This fall, our Board of Directors will embark on a new journey with our first ever Fall Fund Drive.

This effort will have a significant fundraising goal and will move us towards our ultimate goal of eliminating our waiting list for Meals on Wheels. Stay tuned for more on this.

The number of seniors in Rockingham County is growing.

Meals on Wheels is a proven public-private partnership that addresses the issues of aging by meeting the needs of our most vulnerable citizens. We are able to keep seniors at home, where they say they wish to remain, while saving millions or billions in tax dollars by keeping them out of more costly healthcare settings.

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Volunteer! One hour, once a month can change a life. Donate!

Your tax deductible gift stays right here in Rockingham County to provide meals to homebound seniors. Spread the word! As more of our friends and neighbors become aware of the need, we can change the landscape of senior hunger on our county.

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Teachers of the Year for each of Rockingham County’s public schools have been elected by their fellow faculty members.

A Teacher of the Year (TOY) is chosen every year by fellow certified teachers in all 25 Rockingham County schools.

They represent the school’s certified teachers and serve as a nominee for the county-wide TOY, who in turn serves as a Rockingham County nominee for North Carolina’s TOY. The 2015-2016 Teachers of the Year from each school are: Elementary Schools: Dawn Schmucker - Bethany Elem., Suzanne Campbell Central Elem., Grayson Givens Dillard Elem., Ryan Osborne Douglass Elem., Kirstin Reid Draper Elem., Elicia Knight Huntsville Elem., Jill Barker Leaksville-Spray Elem., Jennifer Lovelace - Lincoln Elem., Steven Wray - Monroeton Elem., Sabrina Craddock - Moss Street Elem., Jennifer Stevens - New Vision Elem., Marcy Piotrowski - South End Elem., Cheryl Allred Stoneville Elem., Amanda Anderson - Wentworth Elem., Ruth Robertson - Williamsburg Elem.

Middle Schools: Gwynne Kallam - Holmes Middle, Maranda Robertson Reidsville Middle, Ryan Broeker - Rockingham County Middle, Kay Hooker Western Rockingham Middle High Schools: Randy Quarles - McMichael High, Jodi Troxler - Morehead High, Yolanda Stubblefield Reidsville High, Tim Buck Rockingham County High, 0Valencia Abbott - Rockingham Early College High Alternative School: Elisa Pollard - The SCORE Center Teachers of the Year are selected by their peers for the quality of their teaching, professional development, teaching philosophy and methods, community involvement, and contributions to education. A Central Office administrator committee will select finalists from the 25 School-Based Teachers of the Year, one of whom will be chosen as the Rockingham County Schools’ TOY and will serve as a nominee for North Carolina Teacher of the Year.

Temporary Art Installations - Art in Unexpected Places The Rockingham County Arts Council is seeking artists interested in collaboration and installation of public art throughout Rockingham County.

Funding for the project is in the works, with the project spanning through 2016.

Committee members for this project are currently being recruited. Please contact the RCAC with ideas and interest in participation. Meeting schedule will be posted in June 2015.

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Bright White Notes

by Ken White

Get Fit in the YMCA Pool Water exercise at the Eden Family YMCA is making a big splash. The natural buoyancy of the water allows muscles and joints to move freely without pounding, straining and jarring.

Water also provides up to 12 more times resistance than air and can be compared to the resistance of lifting weights.

Benefits of water exercise include fat burning, muscle toning, strengthening and flexibility.

Also bone density can be improved.

Unique to a water workout is the heart works more efficiently when exercising in water due to the hydrostatic pressure. This will reduce your heart rate while tin the water. During your exercise your heart rate will be 10-15 beats less than the same exercise on land. The upside of this effect is you get the same training effect with a lower heart rate.

The belief that water exercise is not a effective method to lose weight is crazy. Have you looked at Michael Phelps? Come on now of course water exercise is good for you. As long as you work at a steady moderate pace, you’ll burn calories. The type of water workout that is best for you depends on your fitness level and goals. Water walking is something that everyone can do, including non-swimmers. For people who generally good health, there is water aerobics, deep water running and Aqua Zumba. If you are just starting these programs, build your work out slowly. Water resistance ups the challenge greatly. Ask anyone who works out in one of my classes, any exercise that you can do on land you can do in the water.

White Water exercise is especially effective for people who suffer from arthritis or people who are older. There is just something about splashing around in the pool. It is almost like it’s play time instead of workout time.

One of my morning classes can include exercise such as cross county-skiing, shoulders, leprechaun kicks, clapping monkeys and my favorite dunking Betty. I know they are all weird names but they describe a specific workout. Everyone can workout at their own pace.

This summer Eden is again hosting GET FIT EDEN. With the leadership of the Chamber of Commerce and the city, individuals can register at The Chamber office, Morehead Hospital, Eden Drug and here at the YMCA. You receive a card that lets you track your exercise goals over the summer, every time you exercise mark it on your card. At the end of summer turn your card into a drawing for some great prizes, including a new YMCA membership.

This summer Get Fit Eden will include walks at the Greenway starting on the “Y” side on Tuesday nights as well as Saturday morning walks at Freedom Park. New this year will be two healthy cooking demos held here at the YMCA kitchen. Somehow I am the one who will be leading these demos and no, I will not be cooking one of my Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecakes. Let’s go it’s time to GET FIT EDEN!!

Eden Retailers embrace 3/50 Project again in 2015 The 3/50 project is designed to support local, independently owned retailers across the country. It was started by retail consultant and professional speaker Cinda Baxter in 2009. Baxter spent fourteen years as a successful retail store owner and has adopted a mission to strengthen independent brick and mortar businesses.

The premise of the 3/50 project is that if just half of the employed U.S. population spent $50 each month among three independently owned businesses, their purchases would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue. She notes that for every $100 spent in independently owned stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 remains locally.

If you spend it on-line, nothing comes home. The loss of tax revenue from on-line retailers is one of the reasons why local governments are struggling to make ends meet, but this can be devas-

tating to local retailers.

The City of Eden and Eden Chamber of Commerce are spearheading the 2015 3/50 project in our community. Local independent businesses will receive framed copies of one of the 3/50 posters to display in their stores and flyers that explain the 3/50 philosophy. “As a NC Main Street community and the home of many independent retailers, we should always try to support those people who are so critical to the local economy,” stated Mike Dougherty, Eden’s Director of Economic Development. The campaign will extend to other independent retailers, not just those who exist in the downtown areas of Historic Leaksville and Draper Village.

“It is important that everyone understands the impact of spending locally,” remarked Randy Hunt, President of the Eden Chamber of Commerce. “The dollars stay longer to build stronger communities.”

On Saturday, June 6, 2015, the Diabetes Task Force of Rockingham County will host the first annual Rock Your Health Wellness Fair at Rockingham Community College, Robert C. Keys Gymnasium located at 558 County Home Road, Reidsville, NC 27320. From 10:00am – 2:00pm, the free health and wellness outreach event will feature over 40 health-related exhibitor booths, healthy cooking demonstrations, and free health screenings (including blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose (diabetes), ABI Doppler study, and diabetic foot care).

“Chronic disease, especially diabetes, affects many citizens in our county. The Rock Your Health Wellness Fair promotes health and wellness in a family-friendly environment,” said Katrina R. White, Co-Chair of the Diabetes Task Force of Rockingham County. “Members of the community have the opportunity to learn vital information from the exhibitors, receive a variety of free health screenings, and participate in several educational outbreak sessions such as: Diet and Nutrition, Diabetes SelfManagement, Medications, Physical Activity, Proper Foot Care and more.”

In addition to the events geared to the adults, a host of fun activities for the children will be available

as well. Activities include facepainting, tennis lessons (limited time), the “Smoke-Trailer” fire prevention demonstrations, pony rides, bouncy house, healthy snacks and much, much more.

About the Diabetes Task Force of Rockingham County The Diabetes Task Force of Rockingham County consist of area healthcare providers, educators, and advocates dedicated to identifying pre-diabetics and individuals diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, as well as improving resources, access to health care, and overall quality of life. If you are interested in joining the Diabetes Task Force of Rockingham County, please contact Stokes Ann Hunt, Chairperson at 336-951-4628 or Katrina R. White, CoChairperson at 336-342-8150.

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County Manager Lance Metzler thinks this consolidation project has provided tangible benefits. “I've seen our cities and towns work together and collaborate as one County family to improve our health, safety and quality of life,” he said.

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The Racetrack IX: The Amateurs

By Darrell Meade Gregory

Bobby Apple’s race car #8 When Draper Speedway fan Carl Kirks was asked by a friend to attend the Sunday race with him, Carl shared his routine: “I am the first there to get a good seat and the last to leave”. When his puzzled friend asked him why he stayed past the end, Carl exclaimed, “That is when all the good fights break out.”

Some changes were noticed by the 1952 season. The second race of the 1952 season was scheduled for May 25th. The

paved track had held up well in the last race and no new problems had occurred. John East, Jr. knew that some of the die hard fans were not satisfied with paved track racing. There were no more power slides on the slick dirt and the accidents seemed to be diminished. The newspaper claimed it was “the expert throttle jockeys,” that were responsible. Some of the fans liked it more, because it definitely did away with the brown dust at the end of the con-

test. The car owners were trying to figure out the tires and suspension modifications required to keep their cars up front. The drivers found out that just because they could drive competitively on dirt, that it did not directly translate to pavement.

The standard Sportsman Class races were usually well attended; however, the attendance was not as good as it had been in the past. John East, Jr. had a new plan.

Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem and Victory Stadium in Roanoke, Virginia were running an added class aimed at the working middleclass. This was the new Amateur Racing Class that limited the vehicles to having completely stock engines. Now, the hourly mill worker, mechanic, or farm worker could field a car and tryout their driving prowess. East could easily see that these new drivers would bring their family and friends into the grandstands.

The rookie drivers also had their detractors show up to watch them

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To increase fan participation, John East, Jr. even went as far as to buy some old cars and give them to some locals to kick start their racing careers. Seizing the moment, John East, Jr. and publicity director Emerson Manuel had pictures made of the Tri-City Amateurs posing individually with the same helmet on with a checkered flag as the backdrop to be used for publicity. Not stop-

“Junior” Jesse Lemons with the infamous number X ping there, East and Manuel added colorful nicknames to the beginning drivers, “Crash” Estes, “Baldy” Underwood, “Scooter” Minter, “Single Eye” Dishmon, “Flash” Mitchell, “Fireball” Baker, “Chubby” Gibson, “Arizona” Ayers, “Curley” Chilton, and “Fargo Fargis” were some of the twenty drivers trying out for their premier event. East named the event, Championship of the Tri-Cities, allowing only talent from local townspeople to compete. Also, East was to present a trophy to the winning driver.

The second race of the season kicked off to an estimated 3,000 fans. It was back to exciting paint trading action on the fast and tricky track, reminding fans of the previous dirt track days.

Bobby “Timber” Myers and his older brother Billy won both the heat races. Glenn Wood, “the Woodchopper” from Stuart, Virginia, took the consolation race in his 1934 Ford No. 22.

During the last race at Draper, Glenn Wood was knocked through the fence, driving a plank across the hood and through the windshield, stopping only after it had lodged against the steering wheel. This was probably the closest that Wood had come to being seriously injured in his storied racing career.

Again, in this second race, the brothers from Winston-Salem dominated the racetrack. Bobby and Billy Myers brought back the thrill of “wheel to wheel and hub to hub” action. The “through the wood or knock the competitor through the wood,” Bobby “ Timber” Myers was only able to prevail over his older brother Billy, when Billy’s fuel line clogged with contaminates. Billy Myers was forced to retire from the race at twenty-seven laps giving the lead to his brother for good.

With twenty-nine Sportsman cars on hand, it was a good field for the fast quartermile oval.

Bobby “Timber” Myers captured the main Sportsman event, but the Tri-City Amateur special event had the townspeople holding on to their seats. The local talent took to the pavement and did not disappoint. Several of the

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JUNE 2015 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 39 H Continued From Page 38 amateur cars were race ready and would have made great Sportsman Class cars if they had the modified engines. For the most part, the field was made up of what the every-day laborer could field.

In the second event that day, the Lemons brother’s car No. X was the strongest car on the amateur roster. It easily came in first.

Just being the Lemon’s car quickly brought suspicion on the results of the race. As in the first Sportsman Class race ever held at Draper Speedway, there was disqualification in the first Amateur Stock Car Race. To no one’s surprise, the Lemons brother’s No. X was caught running a modified engine.

“The Flying Flagman from Draper,” George “Scooter” Minter was awarded the special Tri-City Championship trophy after the Lemons’ car was disqualified. The solid built Bridge Street Motors Special No. 73 with Minter at the helm was clearly the best driver and legal car in the amateur division.

Minter traded in his flags at the flagman’s stand that afternoon and added another achievement to his resume. Minter tried out his No. 73 car by playing with it in the field behind his house, much to the amusement of his children.

He had more good races, but he was content with his nephew, Perk Brown, being the racer in the family. Perk Brown and Minter share the honor of the only two drivers winning trophies from John East, Jr. Interestingly, it seemed like Perk Brown always got the jump on the field when his uncle George was the flagman.

An avid sportsman, it seemed that Minter excelled at everything he set his mind to. Minter was a good driver but shied away from being in the illicit liquor trade as he had a good job, being a foreman in the mill plus being a NASCAR chief steward. Minter had a 49 Ford Coupe that he took to Frick and Tappett’s Speed Shop in Baldwin, Long Island, N.Y. where, for a $1,000 he had a Cadillac engine installed. It was

known as a Fordillac. This was the first one in North Carolina and the 17th one in the United States at that time. With his Fordillac, Minter was easily able to outrun Junior Johnson in his ’52 Rocket Oldsmobile powered ’39 Ford Coach on Daytona Beach in an impromptu drag race.

Minter was a speeder and he did not mind embarrassing pursuing police cars when forced to.

Minter boasted that no one passed him unless he let them.

The next race, scheduled for June 9th, was heavily promoted in the Leaksville News. There is no record of what happened at that race or if it was even held.

Also, there were no more races promoted at the racetrack for the rest of the year. What possessed John East, Jr. to terminate the rest of the season? The 1952 racing season had ended prematurely, leaving one to wonder what was going to happen next year.

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Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund Hit A New High

During the month of April, The Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund saw its participation levels reach an all-time high as it launched its inaugural, “30 Days of Impact” campaign.

Thirty teams, from every corner of Rockingham County, pledged their efforts to raise money and increase awareness for The Fund during the month of April. The Fund, founded in 2001 and based in Madison, NC, recognizes the financial and emotional burden that is placed on cancer patients during what is a very difficult time, while finding ways to ease it by contributing funds as well as hosting programs at The Barry Joyce Cancer Resource Center. It is The Fund’s mission to continue to ensure that no one battling cancer in Rockingham County, fights alone.

Out of this thought, came the inspiration for the “30 Days of Impact” campaign. The teams were comprised of individuals, schools, businesses, and churches within Rockingham County. The top three fundraising teams were, in order, the Madison branch of Unifi Manufacturing, Tamara Hunt, and the Cancer Crusaders/Carolina Cruizers.

The fundraisers enlisted the help of friends, family and co-workers to aid their efforts.

Two fundraisers, Mary Jane Barrow and Kathy Joyce, worked to find particularly creative efforts to raise money, with a goal in mind to raise larger awareness for The Fund along with fundraising for the 30 Days of Impact.

The duo, along with others from the Cancer Crusaders/Carolina Cruizers, coordinated their efforts with the Pizza Hut and El Puente restaurants in Madison, who generously hosted benefit nights for the 30 Days of Impact cause. On the date of the benefits, a portion of total proceeds at the restaurants were given in donation.

Another individual, Carol Harbour, was also highly involved in the 30 Days initiative as well as she is with The Center as a whole. After retiring, she heard about The Barry Joyce Resource Cancer through her local church, Mt. Tabor Methodist, as well as on the news. It moved her and she decided that she wanted to, “make an impact” herself, which has led her to be one of the most active volunteers The Center has.

Carol, an Eden native, spent her time contacting local businesses to tell of the good The Center does, in hopes they would support the campaign.

One of the local corporate partners, Unifi Manufacturing, was crucial to the 30 Days of Impact. Since their involvement with The Center began in 2013, Unifi employees’ collective efforts have included brunswick stews being held, as well as book fairs where a portion of proceeds go toward The Fund.

Roy Gibson, a representative of Unifi, reiterated the company’s support, and explained that by seeing what The Fund has done for Unifi employees battling cancer, it was a clear decision to support it.

Gibson states that to Unifi, “It’s a big deal that the money stays local”.

Staying local means a lot to us as well. The campaign has helped The Center continue its proud tradition of never having turned down a local patient in need and keeping its guarantee that every cent raised by the organization serves those battling cancer within our county.

Through this event, along with others, including our annual golf tournament, the Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund continues to provide a caring support center for cancer patients.

Wilson Recieves Naismith Coaches Award In 2009, for the first time in the nation, the Naismith Coaches Award was presented to a high school coach in Rockingham County, Jimmy Teague. This national award is named for the late Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball.

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