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RCC Receives $700,000 From Duke Energy Gift A program to prepare students for careers in outdoor recreation and education will start this summer at Rockingham Community College, thanks to a $700,000 gift from Duke Energy which is the largest single gift given to a North Carolina community college.

The program, named “Duke Energy TRAILS at Rockingham Community College,” is the first community college recreational program of its kind in the region. It will be designed to teach valuable hands-on skills while remaining grounded in learning through community service and service-inspired leadership.

TRAILS is an acronym for “Trail Recreation and Adventure Institute for Leadership and Service.”

“TRAILS is intended to meet workforce demand in one of the five fastest-growing industries in North Carolina,” said Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw, RCC president.

Jobs in the industry include forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists; recreational therapists; social and community services managers; conservation scientists; RCC / Duke Energy Gift... Continued on page 3

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The City of Eden received a $100,000 grant to continue its commitment to protecting and enhancing regional waterways and the environment by creating the Matrimony Creek Nature Trail in the western section of the city. The grant is part of the Water Resources Fund, a $10 million commitment from Duke Energy.

The City of Eden is one of 14 organizations across North and South Carolina to collectively receive more than $1 million in the fifth grant announcement. The Water Resources Fund is a multiyear commitment that will leave a legacy of improved water quality, quantity and conservation in the Carolinas and neighboring regions.

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The 2017 Playful City USA recognition includes 258 communities from Richmond, Virginia to Richmond, California that make it as easy as possible for kids to play. In total, these communities feature more than 14,000 safe and engaging playspaces that serve more than 4 million kids.

As cities are becoming hotbeds for innovation, communities across the country are creating inventive ways to attract and retain residents. Playful City USA honorees are taking bold action to ensure kids have great places to play – all with the ultimate goal of making play the easy choice for all kids, no matter where they live. In addition to the playground down the street, Playful City USA communities are turning grocery stores, vacant lots, crosswalks and sidewalks into opportunities for play.

“We are thrilled to recognize the City of Eden for putting kids first,” said KaBOOM! CEO James Siegal. “The well-being of our communities starts with the well-being of our kids, and play is critical for them to thrive. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that all kids get the childhood they deserve filled with play.”

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RCC / Duke Energy Gift... Continued From Page 1 brick masons, block masons, and stonemasons; postsecondary teachers in the areas of conservation science, forestry, recreation studies, and fitness; and grounds maintenance and landscaping workers.

“While there are many fouryear colleges and universities in North Carolina and Virginia which strongly prepare students for careers in outdoor-related industries such as parks, recreation, and tourism management,” Kinlaw continued, “employers will tell you that many graduates are not practically equipped to handle some of the real-life problems on the job. These problems include safe and effective use of a chainsaw to safely clear away fallen trees, preventing or investigating wildfires, and repairing broken equipment engines.”

“We’re committed to building a smarter energy future, which requires making smart investments in our workforce and our environment,” said Duke Energy’s North Carolina President David Fountain.

“Through this new program, Rockingham Community College is helping students develop skills to expand outdoor recreation in a sustainable way for this region to enjoy today and in the future.”

Several classes will be offered as early as Summer 2017; under consideration are such classes as First Aid / CPR, Introduction to Wildlife, Kayaking/Canoeing, and Introduction to Trail-building.

TRAILS will have trailbuilding skills as the center of its program, but many other handson skills will be taught. “The program will appeal to a wide variety of students because it can benefit those seeking to enter outdoor-related professions, students enrolled in four-year schools, and professionals already working in the field,” said Mara O’Neil, Director of Occupational Extension for RCC. The program will offer certifications such as Wildland Fire S130 and S190, Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Chainsaw S212 or Class B, CWell Water, Swiftwater Rescue, and Search & Rescue. Other skills to be taught include maintenance and repair of septic tanks and wells, GIS (Geographic Information Systems)/mapping/compass skills, and small-engine repair.

Duke Energy’s gift, which includes $610,000 for program start-up costs, will fund the first three years of the program.

TRAILS will begin as a continuing education program, with tuition the same price for in-state and out-of-state residents. In the third year, RCC will apply to the State Board of Community Colleges for approval to have TRAILS become an associate’s degree program. Duke Energy is providing an additional $90,000 to cover the difference in tuition in the associate’s degree program for Virginia students compared to in-state residents.

“Rockingham County is an ideal place to house the TRAILS program,” said Mark Richardson, chair of the County Board of Commissioners.

“Conveniently situated to both the mountains and the ocean, the

county has the unique distinction of being home to two state parks (Mayo River and Haw River), three lakes (Lake Reidsville, Belews Lake, and Lake Hunt), and four rivers (Mayo, Dan, Smith, and Haw).” The county is also in the very heart of the Dan River Basin.

O’Neil developed and presented the proposal over a period of several months to the Dan River Implementation Team, a group of community leaders and

Duke Energy representatives charged with exploring ways that Duke Energy could support economic development in the area.

The idea turned out to be exactly what the group was looking for, said Mike Dougherty, Director of Economic Development for the City of Eden and one of the team’s members.

“The TRAILS program not only will educate students and prepare them for employment, it will also raise the appeal of the

Dan River Basin Community as a place to live, work, and visit,” Dougherty said. “Students engaged in trail-building coursework in this program must gain hands-on experience, and the exciting result will be more outdoor assets in this community.

“It is expected that the increased number of rich outdoor recreation experiences in this area will benefit this community for years to come, as recreational opportunities are a major consid-

eration for industries and business in choosing where to locate, for people choosing where to make their homes, and for people considering where to spend their free time during the summer and on weekends,” Dougherty noted. “If businesses are here, residents are here, and tourists are here, then their dollars will be spent here – which is what this region desperately needs.”

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Dorothy McGuire, 87 Hannah Nicole Priddy, 18 - Eden Thomas `Tom’ Papoulias Linwood Thomas Poteat, 94 Reidsville Arnold Reed Pickard, 77 Reidsville Frances Eastwood Pruitt, 82 Lois Quesinberry, 87 - Eden Jesse Herbert Roberts, 76 - Eden Monica Roberts, 53 Harvey “Bob” Wilson Ramsey, 92 Garnett Martin Rucker Jesse Roberts, 76 - Eden Kena Jo Sawyers, 54 - Eden Boyd James Steele, 93 - Stoneville Victoria Teresa Scott - Reidsville Maurine Pryor Smith, 89 Patricia Ann Carter Shropshire. 82 Stoneville Beatrice Soyars “Bea” Setliff, 96 Reidsville Bishop Jerry R. “Jack” Settle, 74 Reidsville Jewel Younger Smith, 90 - Eden Dona Jean Shelton Troxler, 75 - RC Margaret McGee Truitt, 62 Iris Gammon Tweed, 77 - RC Jane Fetzer Thompson, 71 Reidsville Norman Spencer Vickers, 85 Madison Margie Boyte Wood Washburn, 88 Eden Lena Shelton Whitlow Louise Cox Williams, 80 Reidsville Richard E. Webster, 85 Harry Dunnon Welker, Sr., 88 Reidsville James Granderson Watkins, 92 William Milton Yates, Sr. 89

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Eden / Duke Energy Gift... Continued From Page 1 “This grant will help us provide a trail on the western part of our community.” said Wayne Tuggle, Mayor of Eden. “We thank Duke Energy for its support and are eager to launch this project so that we can continue our efforts to provide more walkable areas for our citizens.

Duke Energy has been a vital partner in our trail projects.”

The grant will enable the

city to build an approximately one-mile nature trail along Matrimony Creek. The trail will begin on Washington Street at Hampton Heights Baptist Church and extend north to Price Road.

It will follow the picturesque Matrimony Creek that includes waterfalls and rock formations at the north end of the trail.

“Duke Energy is committed to protecting and restoring the

rivers and waterways that are valuable resources for our communities and the regional economy,” said Cari Boyce, president of the Duke Energy Foundation.

“We look forward to our partnership with the City of Eden and the impact this grant will have in the northern Piedmont area of North Carolina.”

Investment decisions are carefully reviewed by the Water Resources Fund committee, an independent body that includes five environmental experts and two Duke Energy employees.

Selected projects are chosen on several criteria, including whether the project is sciencebased and research-supported.

Duke Energy anticipates two grant announcements per year over the course of the Water Resources Fund. Visit nccommunityfoundation.org for more information on how to apply and register for the session.

The City of Eden is located in northern Rockingham County and is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2017. As a result of Duke Energy funding to the Rockingham Community Foundation and the Duke Energy Water Resources Fund, Eden has been able to initiate four trail

projects since 2015. This coincides with the city’s emphasis on promoting its trails and two waterways, the Smith and Dan Rivers.

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Somethin’s Fishey It’s not just another fish story. This one didn’t get away.

Greg Bray of Eden fishes the Dan River and has since he was four. On the evening of May 18th he hooked a quality sized Bass that he just couldn’t throw back. After measuring and weighing he believes he has a record setting sized Rock Bass.

Piedmont Fisheries Research Coordinator Michael Fisk came in from Raleigh to examine, measure and weigh the fish. He also took a DNA sample that will be run to confirm whether the specimen was actually a Rock Bass or Roanoke Bass, the two are so similar it is difficult to tell without a DNA test. Bray’s fish was 14.25 inch-

es long and weighed 2.25 pounds, the record for a Rock Bass is 1 pound and 14 ounces and for a Roanoke Bass is 2 pounds and 11 ounces. If the fish proves to be a Rock Bass it is a State setting fish. If it is a Roanoke Bass is it a huge specimen which would be the one of the largest caught in Rockingham County. Either way the fish is impressive for its kind and caught in the waters right here in our county.

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ALANON Thursday • Draper Al-Anon Group - 7:00pm First United Methodist Church 130 Main Street - Draper • Madison-Mayodan Group – 8:00pm Episcopal Church of the Messiah 114 S. 2nd Ave. – Mayodan Sunday Paths to Recovery – 7:00pm Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr. - Reidsville

NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – Rockingham County Chapter 1161 – meets the 3rd Wed. each month at the Mayflower Seafood Rest., 1641 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, 11:30 a.m. All federal active, retired empl. & spouses (incl. postal & military) Tom Lovell – 336-6231081.

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SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), crafts, snacks and social activities. 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 inform., contact Ashley May at 623-6002.

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

2nd & 4th Sunday of month - 6-7:30pm.

Reg. Req. - Kevin Bedard. 336-6236064 or: kbedard@osbornebaptist.com FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Osborne Bapt. Church Cafe/Kids Clubhouse. 1st Friday of every month: 6:30 pm. Stephanie (336) 655-1354 MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 or - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712

MILITARY GROUPS • ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League - All Marines, active and inactive, Navy Corpsmen and Navy Chaplins that served with FMF Marine Units. Spouses invited.

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Contact Joe Zanetti 336-623-6779 • 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. David Califf: Alegionpost534@gmail.com • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Meets on the 2nd Sat. of each month at 9:30 AM at Post Building located at 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan. American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle is welcome. For info call Don Laster at 336-202-9724.

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FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for international exchange students for the 2014-2015 school year. Call 910-3089458.

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

CLUBS WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Meets 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB Meets at the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday or the month - 7pm Call Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB In Bethany area, Chartered for 45 years, meets on the first Tuesday at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall of the Comers Chapel Baptist Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Contact: Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA Meets the third Tuesday of every month at Fursty's Restaurant on Freeway Drive in Reidsville at 6:30 pm.

RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB Meets 3rd Sat. of every month at 9:30n for snacks.

Meeting begins at 10 am. Meeting at the Rock. Co. Republican Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville.

Walk In Nail Trims Welcome

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THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Contacts : Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807

New location & time 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral in Reidsville Contact Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • VFW POST 8297 2nd Sat. of each month at 961 Church St. Extention, Reidsville, 12 Noon. Call Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan at 7 PM. Info call Donald Bien,cdr.at 548-3431.

• A PLACE TO SHARE EXPERIENCES... Meet the 3rd Saturday of each month from 8am - until.

Freeman Wood Crafters 413 Church St (Near traffic circle). Eden. Park in the main parking lot (at the Three Rivers Outfitter) and follow the signage. Coffee, doughnuts and relaxing atmosphere.

Even a little woodworking lesson if wanted. Please call ahead to let us know you are coming - 336-573-9900.

Handicapped access is available, so please let us know your need when you call. There are no plumbing facilities at this meeting and no temperature control.

Dress accordingly.

RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meetings held 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. Red Cross Bldg - 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville. 434-203-3050

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

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

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

• SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 The Boulevard, Eden • 336-635-2277 Thursday Service 6:30pm - Biblical Learning / Bible Study Saturday 6:30pm - Worship Service Now accepting volunteers for our Children’s Ministry for Thursday and Saturdays • EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Eden Baptist Church The Church With A Y For You! 320 The Boulevard ~ Eden, NC Specialized Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m.

Children & Youth Programs 7 p.m.

336-623-3515; www.EdenBaptistChurch.org

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Events of Interest • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Wanda Barnett • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE Reidsville Salvation Army 704 Barnes St., 349-4923 ext. 106 • ROCKINGHAM RESCUE MISSION 618 Early Avenue, Eden • 336-623-2133 Tues., Wed. & Thurs 11:00-12:30 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am 1pm Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

Ongoing Events DANCE - LARRY J’S 1201 Old Leaksville Rd., Ridgeway, Va. Friday with the House Rockers Saturday - Various Guest Bands Doors Open at 6pm Music from 7pm - 9:45pm No Alcohol • Smoke Free Concessions Available Adults $6 Donation, 12 & Under Free For Info Contact Wayne at 276-956-1337 or 276-340-6212 TRIAD DAYLILY FANS & NTL GARDEN CLUB - ‘Daylily The No Nonsense Perennial’ meet the first Sunday of month with plant sales SeptMay - 2 - 4pm P. 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro. Lynne 336 456 4509 "ART IN THE GARDEN" A conversation on how our community can develop an art center in Eden. We have a Public Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/10333114066 90931/) with an ongoing discussion.

Questions should be directed to the Facebook page.

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

Music every Friday night: From 7-10 pm

by Cascade Express & Friends and the 1st and 3rd Sat. night is Bluegrass.

THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. - Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam starts at 6:15PM, Doors Open7 p.m. Call Jerry Wilson 336706-1018 Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AT JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville, NC 27320. Saturday Nights. doors open at 6pm, Dance at 7pm. No Alcohol, smoke free.

Adults $5 donation, 11 & under free.

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

p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Professional consultants are on hand to help people trace their roots for free through a number of genealogical sites. Information: 336-623-7154 or 336-623-1797.

Madison and time TBA) Prior to the unveiling of the new marker on Highway 311, Charles Rodenbough will discuss the Madison native’s accomplishments as a World War I ace.

SECOND SATURDAY ARTS MARKET: Hosted by Midtown Furniture Superstore, Madison Local artists display, demonstrate and sell work on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9 am - 4 pm. 336-613-3905

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS At Lake Reidsville. July 1 - 4:30 pm 10:30 pm

Upcoming Events LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS SHARE WORK Photographers Exhibit, Outdoor and Nature. Annie Penn Hospital May 2, 2017 through June 30, 2017 We invite the public to visit the lobby area and see the Photography On Exhibit.

We hope you will find something you like!

LOCAL SOUNDS BESIDE DOWNTOWN DELI - Monroe Street, Eden June 1st , 7pm - 9pm - Dana Corum singing

ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC

THE MARC’S 2017 SUMMER SOIREÉ . Save the date! Saturday, August 12 Pennrose Country Club, Reidsville Join friends and neighbors at this year’s fun dinner and auction, and contribute to a rosy future for your museum.

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 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 12:30

DEDICATION OF THE NC HIGHWAY HISTORICAL MARKER TO HONOR ROBERT OPIE LINDSAY Thursday, July 20(Exact location in

GOD BLESS AMERICA DAY will be celebrated July 2, 2017 at Woodbine Baptist Church, 7547 NC 135, Mayodan, NC. The Hall of Honor, which opens at 9:00 a.m., will feature pictures of local military personnel past and present, military memorabilia, and much more. The ceremony begins in the sanctuary at 10:00 a.m., with Morehead High School award winning JROTC drill team providing military protocol. Special guest speaker will be TERRY SNYDER, founder and CEO of Operation North State, which offers seven “unique” support services for North Carolina deployed troops and veterans in need.

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THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY THURSDAY, JUNE 1ST • LOCAL SOUNDS BESIDE DOWNTOWN DELI - Monroe Street, Eden June 1st , 7pm - 9pm - Dane Corum singing

SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD • JUNK IN THE TRUNK @ FARMER’S MARKET. Popular Annual Fall Yard Sale will happen semi-annual this year. Sign up in advance. $10 for 2 tables. Set-up begins at 8am. Sell begins @9am. Sign-up forms online or call 3491099. Market Square - Reidsville.

• 15TH ANNUAL PEIDMONT POTTERTY FESTIVAL presenting the finest in handcratfted pottery. Satruday, June 3rd, 2017 afrom 9am until 4pm at Kingsway Plaza Shopping Center (220 W. Kings Highway, Eden) There will be more than 75 potters from across North Carolina and Virginia.

Demonstrations and door prizes will be offered. For more information visit www.ExploreEdenNC.com or call City of Eden Tourism and Special Events Coordinator Cindy Adams at 336-612-8049. cadams@edennc.us • FISHING TOURNAMENT - Kid's Fishing Rodeo (12 & under) June 3rd 8:30 am - 11:30 am, FREE at Lake Reidsville.

Tournaments are for ages 16 & older unless otherwise noted. Minors can participate in team tournaments with an adult.

Start times are Daylight - 3pm, with Night Catfish Tournaments from 6pm - 1am, and the Big Bass Tournament 5pm - 9pm

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SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH • FISHING TOURNAMENT - Big Bass Tournament June 10th, $15/person at Lake Reidsville. Tournaments are for ages 16 & older unless otherwise noted. Minors can participate in team tournaments with an adult.start times are Daylight - 3 pm, with Night Catfish Tournaments from 6 pm - 1 am, and the Big Bass Tournament 5 pm - 9 pm

FRIDAY, JUNE 16TH POP SERIES : THE GRAND OLE UPROAR: Americana and rock. 6:30pm - Market Square /Reidsville. Bring Chairs

SATURDAY, JUNE 17TH • FISHING TOURNAMENT - Night Catfish Tournament June 17th, $10/person at Lake Reidsville.

Tournaments are for ages 16 & older unless otherwise noted. Minors can participate in team tournaments with an adult.start times are Daylight - 3 pm, with Night Catfish Tournaments from 6 pm - 1 am, and the Big Bass Tournament 5 pm - 9 pm • CORN HOLE @ FARMER’S MARKET. Happy Father’s Day! Come celebrate with us! Market Square - Reidsville.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24TH • FREEDOM PARK MUSIC AND CRUZ IN 5:30 pm, Music by The House Rockers will be at the Kiwanis Amphitheatre beginning at 6:30pm. Open to the Public! Bring your lawnchairs. Concessions available. Sponsored by the Eden Parks and Recreation Dept.

• POP SERIES : CHA WA: Mardi Gras funk, rhythm, and blues. 6:30pm - Market Square, Reidsville - Bring Chairs.

SUNDAY, JUNE 25TH • LAKE REIDSVILLE DISC GOLF CLUB Monthly Tournaments

THURSDAY, JUNE 29TH • WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MINERAL SPRINGS? Learn why water from mineral springs became popular for health and healing. And, learn about the popular spots in Stokes and Rockingham counties that drew visitors from near and far. With a special interest in history and nature, Jason Anthony is an excellent choice to partner with Rockingham County Historian Bob Carter to tell the story of mineral springs. Anthony is a ranger with Hanging Rock State Park. The event, to be held at the MARC, begins with refreshments at 5:30 p.m. prior to the 6:00 p.m. program.

Admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and students. Members are free.

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Terry Finn, owner of Roadside Gypsy is a proud new business owner. The store is located at 600 Monroe St, Eden. (336-588-6856) They offer Shabby Chic home decore, orignial creations, custom T-shirts, decals and more.

Booth rental is available at a low price with no percentage taken out.

Come meet Brandon & Jodan who run the store and greet customers.

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Among the beautiful decore in Roadside Gypsy, city officials joined to celebrate the opening of the new unique store.

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September. So what else is there, how about he wants to inspire you to do the same thing in your life, be happy and go after what you want!

What Taylor wants is his Professional Natural Body Building card. He came so close on May 6th, 1st place in the Novice Group and 2nd place in the Open Group, just one place from his Pro Card. Is he discouraged? Nope. Just more determined. Now this is not just any body building show this is All Natural. It’s about eating the right food at the right time, it’s about cardio to burn fat while lifting weights to build mass.

Taylor will be the first to tell you this is not a diet and exercise program, it’s a lifestyle, it is a commitment and maybe a little crazy.

This is not about a summer body and wearing sweaters in the winter, this is year round exercise and food prep.

Brittney cooks and preps all of his meal, because when you work 12 hours nights the last thing you want to do is think about, what am I going to eat

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when you get off at 7am. He eats 6 meals a day with everything weighed to the ounce for calories and fat. Meal Prep is necessary to keep his energy up and burn calories for his workouts.

Workouts last 90 minutes and for the past 4 months happened every day. Cardio is HITT-High Intensity Interval Training, 30 seconds sprints with 1 min rest for 30 minutes. Weights include two body parts a day with workouts ending one day with calves and the next day with abs. All these workouts are designed to burn calories but hold muscles mass, how do you do this you ask? Well, talk with Taylor’s coach, mentor, nutritionist Dr. John Dabbs. He is a driving force behind Taylor, in fact the first body building show Taylor did 6 years ago was produced by Dr. Dabbs.

I asked Taylor about the show itself, his quote, “that is the fun part”. I can’t imagine the fun part walking on the stage in front of 100’s of people and posing to be judged. Taylor wants to see how far he can go, he wants kids to see him and say to themselves, “look Taylor did that so can I”.

He wants to push the kids that he works with to follow their dreams and see where it takes them, there is no secret. It takes work, it takes your family and it takes waking up every day and Taylor telling himself “Work Hard Now, Rest Later”. Taylor says he wants to be an inspiration, Dude go ahead and mark that goal off the list you are already there!

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Back in the early 1980’s, Eden held The Great River Race on the Dan River. Participants created their own “seaworthy” vessels and floated or paddled down the Dan River from Settles Bridge Road to the Leaksville Landing. As part of the 2017 Get Fit Eden program, we are resurrecting this event that will be held on Saturday, August 26th.

There will be prizes for the first three to cross the finish line, food, music and lots of fun.

Pick up the July Eden’s Own Journal issue, check the Explore Eden Facebook page and call the Eden Chamber of Commerce at 336-623-3336 if you have any questions about the race. We only ask that everyone make safe crafts, wear personal safety vests and remove your vessel, regardless of what shape it is in at the end, so it does not remain on the river.

This will be a great way to end the summer season, so come join us.

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Finding Fur-Ever Homes Animal’s Of The Month Triumph doesn’t let adversity slow him down. Before Triumph came to the shelter he had hot grease spill on him when he jumped on the stove and it burnt his face. As his wounds heal, more of his personality starts to shine through.

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Eden Drug wants “To Make Everyday a Drug Take Back Day” in our local communities around the Eden, NC area!

Come visit us and bring your expired prescriptions and over the counter drugs!

“Medications have expiration dates and you don’t want to take something that could either be not working or even dangerous. Make sure that your pay attention to the date on the medicine bottle or box. The expiration date is important because after the medication expires, you can’t guarantee its safety or efficacy. We recommend removing any leftover prescriptions from your medicine cabinet. A number of antibiotics have a lifespan of only 10-14 days and should be removed after that time frame.

While cleaning out your medicine cabinet, think about where you’re storing your mediations. If your medicine cabinet is located in the bathroom, you may want to think again. “The bathroom is actually one of the worst places that you can keep your medicine, because it’s a hot, wet environment.

Room temperature is usually 75.77 degrees Fahrenheit, so the kitchen or an area where children can’t get to them is the best.

Once you finish removing the old medications, don’t just throw them inside your trashcan or worse yet flush them down the toilet. Instead, bring them to Eden Drug to drop off in our MedDrop drug take-back receptacle where we offer free disposal of your old medications.

“It’s a nice way to get rid of medications, because we don’t want to put them into our water supply or the landfills where they might get into our water system. In addition, you are keeping them out of the hands of others who have not been prescribed these medications. It’s a national effort to knock out opioid abuse across America.

Eden Drug wants “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY” in combating Opioid Abuse and potential Environmental Contamination!

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Not only is Rye handsome, he’s also quite the charmer. He makes friends everywhere he goes and is always the center of attention.

When he’s not being a social butterfly, he enjoys watching documentaries. Rye’s $15 adoption fee covers his neuter, microchip, and vaccines.

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Tillis cosponsors Back the Blue Act of 2017 On Friday May 19th Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released information that he co-

sponsored the Back the Blue Act of 2017, legislation introduced by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) that would increase the penalties for

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criminals who intentionally target law enforcement officers, and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves.

“Last year was one of the deadliest years ever for law enforcement officers, a stark reminder that these men and women go to work every day not knowing whether they’ll return home safely to their families,” said Senator Tillis. “Our law enforcement officers risk their lives to protect ours, and the Back the Blue Act will enact new laws that offer them much-needed support and will make criminals think twice before targeting them. Additionally, the Back the Blue Act takes a critically important step toward building and strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the communities in which they serve.”

“Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve families across Texas. Violent criminals who deliberately target those who protect and serve our communities should face swift and tough penalties and the Back the Blue Act sends that clear message. Every day, and particularly during National Police Week, we must give the men and women in blue our unparalleled support,” Senator Cornyn said.

Background on the Back the Blue Act: Strengthens Laws to Protect Police Officers • Creates a new federal crime for killing, attempting to kill, or conspiring to kill a federal judge, federal law enforcement officer, or federally funded public safety officer. The offender would be subject to the death penalty and a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years if death results; the offender would otherwise face a minimum sentence of 10 years.

• Creates a new federal crime for assaulting a federally funded law enforcement officer with escalating penalties, including mandatory minimums, based on the extent of any injury and the use of a dangerous weapon. However, no prosecution can be commenced absent certification by the Attorney General that prosecution is appropriate.

• Creates a new federal crime for interstate flight from justice to avoid prosecution for killing, attempting to kill, or conspiring to kill a federal judge, federal law enforcement officer, or federally funded public safety officer. The offender would be subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years for this offense.

Creates a Specific Aggravating Factor for Federal Death Penalty Prosecutions • Clarifies that the murder or attempted murder of a law enforcement officer or first responder is a statutory aggravating favor for purposes of the federal death penalty.

Limits Federal Habeas Relief for Murders of Law Enforcement Officers • Imposes time limits and substantive limits on federal courts’ review of challenges to statecourt convictions for crimes involving the murder of a public safety officer, when the public

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life

Public Library Summer Reading For Teens Build a Better World @ the Eden Library -June 1 @ 4:00 p.m. – TLC & Movie -June 7 @ 2:00 p.m. – Pokémon Day -June 13 @ 2:00 p.m. – Build a Better Dog Toy -July 13 @ 4:00 p.m. – TLC & Movie -July 27 @ 2:00 p.m. – Build a Better Costume -August 4 @ 4:00 p.m. TLC & Movie Build a Better World @ Madison-Mayodan Library -June 22 @ 5:30 p.m. – Lego Movie Night -July 13 @ 5:30 p.m. – Lego Bingo. Warrior Cats Club through the Summer!

Build a Better World @ Reidsville Library -June 14 @ 3:00 p.m. TLC Meet & Greet & Movie -July 12 @ 3:00 p.m. – Build a Better Dog Toy -July 31 @ 5:30 p.m. – End of Summer – Games & Pizza Party Contests @ each location Ask about Teen Reader titles • Check the web for details www.rcpl.org

Build A Better World Readers of all ages will want to don their hard hats and grab their hammers when Rockingham County Public Library presents “Build a Better World” during their summer program series.

Programs start June 13 and continue through the first week of August. Event calendars are available on the library website www.rcpl.org. Calendars are available in the library branches.

Morning programs with stories and activities are planned for preschool children and early readers. Guest speakers and activities are planned in the afternoons for school age children who like to read. Late afternoon and evening programs for teens are planned for grades 6-12.

Summer reading is expected and encouraged. Reading logs to track titles and minutes spent reading are available in all the library branches.

Join us in June as we “Build a Better World.”

Reidsville Library, 204 West Morehead Street 336-349-8476 -June 13: 10:30 Build a Better World. 3:00 Animals That Build -June 20: 10:30 Fish the Magish. 3:00 Fish the Magish -June 27: 10:30 Kindermusik. 3:00 Build a Paper Tower Madison Mayodan Library, 611 Burton Street 336-548-6553 -June 14: 10:30 Build a Better World. 1:00 Animals That Build -June 21: 10:30 Fish the Magish. 1:00 Fish the Magish -June 28: 10:30 Kindermusik. 1:00 Build a Paper Tower Eden Library, 598 South Pierce Street 336-623-3168 -June 15: 10:30 Build a Better World. 3:00 Animals That Build -June 22: 10:30 Kindermusik. 3:00 Fish the Magish -June 29: 10:30 Fish the Magish. 3:00 Build a Paper Tower Stoneville Library, 201 East Main Street 336-573-9040 -June 16: 10:30 Build a Better World. 1:00 Animals That Build -June 23: 10:30 Fish the Magish. 1:00 Fish the Magish -June 30: 10:30 Kindermusik. 1:00 Build a Paper Tower

Red Cross June Blood Drive Schedule -Thu, 06/01/2017 - Eden YMCA, 301 South Kennedy St., Eden www.redcrossblood.org - sponsor code: Eden Community - 2pm6:30pm -Thu, 06/01/2017 - First Baptist Church Reidsville Community, 409 South Main St., Reidsville -www.redcrossblood.org - sponsor code: Reidsville Community - 11:30am-4pm -Fri, 06/02/2017 - Freedom Baptist Church - Matthew Jones Scholarship, 471 Stone Road, Reidsville www.redcrossblood.org - sponsor code: Matthew Jones -

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336-939-9839 Eden Professional Firefighters Association donate fans for the Elderly The Eden Professional Firefighters Association Donated 110 fans for the Sheriff’s Department and Red Cross “Fans for the Elderly” campaign.

A special thanks goes to the Draper Volunteer Fire Department, Leaksville Volunteer Fire Department, Speedy’s Restaurant, Webb Heating & Air, Draper Lumber Company, and the community at large. “Without this great community supporting us we could have never achieved such a success. Local 2723 is proud to coordinate this project in the Eden Community”, said Gary Martin of the Eden Fire Department.

Local 2723 would like to challenge other local emergency services and organizations to meet or beat our donation of 110 fans.

Leaders attend County Assembly Day On May 10, Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Chairman Mark Richardson and County Manager Lance Metzler met with state legislators in Raleigh to advocate for county priorities as part of County Assembly Day. The event, which was hosted by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, is held each year to give county commissioners and other county officials the opportunity to talk to state leaders about issues affecting their communities. Among other things, counties discussed the need for public school facility funding, fast and reliable internet access for underserved areas of North Carolina, and providing flexibility to publish required public notices through electronic means.

They visited legislative offices to meet with members of their delegation and advocate on behalf of counties. Legislators also joined county commissioners for lunch on the Halifax Mall lawn outside the General Assembly to strengthen their relationships and continue the dialogue on county issues.

The event kicked off with remarks from Governor Roy Cooper, who emphasized the importance of empowering local leaders to make local decisions.

He discussed his goals to bring jobs to the state, expand broadband access, and help local communities invest in water and sewer and other infrastructure projects. He said that education must be the focal point of that effort and that having a highly trained workforce is instrumental in attracting businesses to North Carolina.

House Majority Leader John Bell shared his insight on the budget process and commended commissioners for engaging with legislators and welcomed new ideas to address complex challenges facing the state such as aging infrastructure and school construction needs.

In addition, prominent Democratic and Republican political strategists, Morgan Jackson and Paul Shumaker, and NCACC leaders discussed the latest political developments

affecting counties.

The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is the

official voice of all 100 counties on issues being considered by the General Assembly, Congress and federal and state agencies.

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Floods, Tornado, storms, microbursts, what’s next?

Only a week or so after heavy rains drowned the area of Eden and flooded every river and stream, cresting at 23 foot, which is 5 foot above flood stage level and endangering homes and business, the big one hit.

An EF-1 tornado (wind speeds 73 - 112 miles per hour) tore through Eden in the early morning hours of May 5th taking everyone by surprise. If the winds had been measured at 2 mile per hour more it would have been classified an EF-2.

Through all of this chaos, no one was seriously injured or killed. Only a few bumps and bruises.

In the early morning hours of May 5th Patrol Officer Yvira Dockery was traveling on Kings Hwy when her car heading towards Hwy 14 was suddenly shaken, turned and shifted direction in the road; she immediately communicated to headquarters “tornado!”

The funnel had swooped down directly in the driveway of Sheriff Sam Page’s Bear Slide home in Eden, taking a tree limb

and propelling it through his truck windshield and hood.

Hearing the commotion, Page got out of bed to see the problem, but quickly hit the ground when he saw the trees coming down. “But by the grace of God my house was untouched” Page said.

The funnel then passed over and hit ground on the other side of his home taking down trees all along the path up Bearsville, between Kingway Cinema and Powell Auto, missing both. It then crossed over and touched down at Chaney’s and Red River Grill, damaging the businesses and signage before tearing through the trees between these businesses and the back fields of the Eden YMCA, which were totally leveled.

Not finished, it continued through Eden Drug’s Education / Training Center crossing over to Cunningham Tire who lost the entire midsection of the building.

Homes and buildings behind Cunningham Tire were pelted through the neighborhood and when it crossed Meadow

Road it took down hundreds of trees on property backing the areas of Von Ruck, Monticello and Ferrel Streets and narrowly missed the Rescue Squad, passed over Hwy 14 at the railroad drybridge area and into the Blue Creek home area where it downed several trees and did additional damage to homes and

buildings before letting up.

When all was done, the tornado traveled for 6 minutes 3.3 miles and was said to be the width of 4 football fields.

The winds from this tornado pelted the homes and down trees and power lines, damaging houses and buildings along the

way, leaving some 13,000 without power according to Robert Cardwell, Rockingham County’s Fire Marshal / Emergency Management. He also noted crews from throughout the region were dispatched to

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Storms ... Continued from Previous Page help in the emergency, getting power on as quickly as possible.

Clint Simpson of the Eden Police department said they responded immediately after the event, knocking on doors of all the damaged homes, making sure everyone was ok.

In the past 20 years there have been many funnel clouds spotted, but as for touch downs only three confirmed. In March of 1998 the huge tornado struck Madison, Mayodan and Stoneville, leaving 2 dead, and one year later a tornado touched down in Stokesdale and traveled into the county to Ellisboro Road area and lifted shortly before Mineral Springs Road.

Red River grills owner, Vamshe Padru said they are planning on repairing and reopening in June. So watch for their signs.

Chaney’s owner Darryl Gwenn said they were grazed instead of totally dodging the bullet yet the tornado caused a lot of damage. But all was fixable and they reopened soon after repairs.

Eden Drug’s Education / Training center at the corner of Kennedy and Stadium was totally demolished by the funnel.

Their classes and training have been moved to the Eden Chamber for now.

Cunningham Tire appeared to have lost only the mid section, but upon further inspection discovered the entire building was a total loss due to the pressure destabilizing the rest of the structure. It will be completely demolished and rebuilt as soon as possible.

The Eden YMCA is still evaluating what can be saved or reused in their back fields. T-Ball games are being played at the Freedom Park on an adjusted schedule. Soccer games are back on schedule. “We’ll be back and better than ever,” said Ken White of the YMCA, “We are so appreciative of the kids from the High School from Fellowship of Christian Athletes for their help.

The main building itself only suffered damage to two skylights.

Then came a second round of storms on May 11th evening which threatened to be a repeat of the tornado. Tornado Sirens sounded as three funnel clouds were spotted, 2 in Eden and 1 in Wentworth, winds up to 60 miles per hour were again downing trees and power lines that were saturated from the flood rains and weakened by the previous tornado. Some landed in homes, on cars and carports and caused outages. Draper area of Eden caught the brunt of this storm event with a microburst confirmed in the area, which produces damages resembling that of a tornado itself.

Crews from the city, especially public works, as well as Duke Energy, Police and Fire Departments worked around the clock for two weeks trying to keep up with the damages.

According to Fire Chief Tommy Woodall, fire department, police and rescue

Chaney’s, Red River Grill area and woods behind each were hit

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The American Red Cross came out to help feed the responders to the weather events and are helping several families in recovery with mental and health services. Executive Director John Hughs said, “We continue to help in some capacity to care for those effected by the storms.”

He noted that it isn’t over, this is an ongoing project with help still available to those in need after the storms.

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Senior Games and SilverArts wind down for 2017 The 2017 Rockingham County Senior Games and SilverArts completed with the Performing Arts competition and awards ceremony on May 13th.

Local singers, dancers and comedians competed for titles and a chance to go to Raleigh in the fall for the State Finals.

Performing Arts judges for the event included Melissa Mericle of Theatre Guild of Rockingham County, Milanda McGinnis of the Greensboro Dance Project and Music Director Tim Navis.

Performers this year included Vocal Soloists Joan Hess and Robert Wyatt, a Comedy Skit by Jennifer Wyatt, Comedy Small Group was the Reidsville Kickers, Dance Large Group was Show Stompers of Madison Mayodan, Line Dance Large Group the Rockin’ Caroliners from Eden, and Dance Small Group was Praise In Motiofrom

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Eden’s Rockin’ Caroliners line dance group will go to Raleigh to represent Rockingham County in the State Senior Games.

Reidsville.

Gold went to Rockin’ Caroliners, Robert Wyatt, Jennifer Wyatt, Reidsville Kickers, Show Stompers. The Overall Winners that will head to Raleigh to represent Rockingham County were again the Rockin’ Caroliners of Eden, chorographer Debbie Smart.

Silver winners were Praise in Motion and Joan Hess. Alternate for Raleigh was Robert Wyatt.

A big thank you to the ambassadors who recruit participants, handle the event details and much more: Betty Cardwell,

Sara Joe Durham, Joan Hess, John Boutin, Adilee Matherly, Nancy Strong, Gretta Maxey, Carol Potkay, Doritha Leftwood, Debbie Smart, Angela Staab, Cathy Taylor, Betty Williams, Donnie Carter, Pauly arta, Rhonda Laster and Rhena Wood.

Judges in the Literary Arts included Myla Barnhardt, Lisa F. Griffith and Steve Lawson.

Heritage Arts judges were Sunshine Bishopric, Sandy Motley and Debbie Rorrer and Visual Arts judes included Louise Price, Sheralene Thompson, and Barbara Sanders.

Although they are officially called Senior Games, ages 50 and up are invited to join in on the fun and games next year!

Each catagory is judged in its own small age group.

Categories include a huge array of sports participation sports, arts: literary, visual, heritage and performance Rockingham County Senior Games and SilverArts is sanctioned by the NC Senior Games Inc., which is sponsored statewide by the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services.

Occupational Extension Courses Offered at RCC

Tickets: $10 in advance $15 at gate Includes admission, commemorative tasting glass, 12 beer tasting tickets and live concert.

The following RCC Occupational Extension Courses Begin in June: • Retail Industry Fundamentals: June1 - July 27, 6-8PM or June 5 – July 31, 10AM-12PM Classes held on RCC Campus.

Cost: $125 • ServSafe Food Protection Manager: June 5- June 29, 68PM Class held on RCC Campus.

Cost: $70 • MS Excel 2016: June 5-August 17, 6-8PM. Class held at Goodwill Madison. Cost: $70 • Computer Basics: June 6August 8, 6-8PM Classes held on RCC Campus.

Cost: $70 June 6-August 8, 10AM-12PM Class held at Goodwill Eden.

Cost: $70 • Design Your Home Blueprints: June 6-July 20, 1-3PM Class held on RCC Campus.

Cost: $70 • Customer Service and Sales: June 6-August 17, 10AM-12PM or 6-8PM Classes held on RCC Campus.

Cost: $125 Please call 336-342-4261, ext. 2011 to register for any of these courses.

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Triad Goodwill hires new CEO The Board of Directors of Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. (Triad Goodwill) announces the successful completion of a diligent nine-month search for a new President & CEO. A search committee comprised of Board members received more than 200 internal and external applicants and narrowed it down to four final Gorham candidates. After an intensive interview process, the search committee reviewed and discussed the candidates and made a recommendation to the Board’s Executive Committee and full Board of Directors.

Mr. Charles Judy, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors and the full Board of Directors have unanimously selected Christopher B. Gorham as the next President & CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. Chris Gorham has worked in several different departments and positions over his tenure at Triad Goodwill, including Donation Attendant, Truck Helper, Truck Driver, Marketing Specialist and most recently, Vice President, Marketing & Development. Chris received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from UNCG and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Chris actively serves on several boards and volunteers his time with many other organizations throughout the communities Triad Goodwill serves.

Mr. Judy stated, “Chris is going to take Triad Goodwill to the next level. His experience in making Triad Goodwill the recognized leader through his work the past 25 years, his business acumen, his education and his passion for this organization and its mission makes him an ideal candidate. Chris’ authentic team player attitude makes him an extraordinary fit for Triad Goodwill, and he is the right person to lead Triad Goodwill through the next stage of growth.”

In accepting the position, Chris stated, “I’m incredibly thankful for this opportunity. I am also excited to lock arms with the entire Goodwill team and help lead Triad Goodwill into the future.”

Chris Gorham will assume the role of President & CEO effective June 1, 2017.

About Triad Goodwill: Triad Goodwill (Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc.) promotes the value of work by providing career development services and work opportunities for people with employment needs. In the past year, Triad Goodwill served 16,954 people in the community and helped place 3,378 workers in competitive employment. 85 cents of every dollar earned at Triad Goodwill’s retail stores goes into their mission.

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Reidsville & Wentworth RCC commemorates Arbor Day As part of the continuing celebration of the 50th anniversary of Rockingham Community College, students, faculty, and staff observed Arbor Day by planting a paperbark maple tree on campus.

“Arbor Day is an annual celebration in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees,” said RCC President Dr. Mark Kinlaw.

“This is a celebration to promote educating the world about the importance of trees.”

In addition to observing Arbor Day, the group acknowledged RCC’s effort to be recognized as a Tree Campus USA. Tree Campus USA recognition has been obtained by 237 colleges and universities across the country who have a program in place that manages the campus tree inventory along with tree care

Fonna Terry, administrative assistant Workforce Development participates in planting the paperbark maple tree on the campus of RCC in celebration of Arbor Day.

and maintenance.

“Managed trees provide beauty to the campus along with a place for students to study, eat, relax, and socialize,” said Kinlaw. “We have a beautiful campus, and we want to do everything we can to enhance it.”

The third observance was the continuing celebration of the 50th anniversary of the year that

the college began offering classes. Fifty years ago, Dr. Gerald James, the college’s first president, and RCC’s first students planted a red oak tree near the Science Building. Thanks to Bryan Wagoner Tree Farm in Gibsonville, all will enjoy the commemorative paperbark maple tree with its curling bark and beautiful fall foliage.

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The William Bethell Daughters of the American Revolution donated several quilts to HELP, Inc. These quilts will be used to provide comfort to their clients.

The quilt shown here was to be auctioned at their fundraiser at Autumn Creek Vineyards, May 6, 2017.

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As Animal Control sees dogs that do not have an adequate dog house, they can now donate one to a dog owner.

Rockingham County’s Board of Elections team was recently awarded special 2017 honors from the North Carolina Association of Directors of Elections (NCADE).

Susan Barker, Deputy Director, became a five-year member; Tina Cardwell, Director, became a five-year member; and Keli Watkins, Senior Deputy Director, became a new member.

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Many people do not realize how a bankruptcy case can help them. They believe that bankruptcy ruins their credit forever, that they will lose everything that they have, and that they will never get credit again. That is not true. In fact, bankruptcy can often help you keep property that you are otherwise at risk of losing and can help you get a fresh start and begin the process of improving your credit score.

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Reidsville & Wentworth RCC Student Awards Day During spring 2017 Student Awards Ceremony, numerous Rockingham Community College students received awards and recognition for their academic excellence, commitment, service, leadership, and contributions to the college and to their communities.

Student Organization Awards • Outstanding Service Award for RCC Art Club : Kirsten Willoghby • Outstanding Service as Officers of the RCC Criminal Justice Club: Lavonne Knight, Josel Rios, Kandus Stanely, Macey Tucker • Distinguished Student Leadership Award RCC Early

Childhood Education Club: Jennifer Miller, Stacy Thomas • Outstanding Member of the RCC Science Club: Heaven Potter Institutional Awards and Recognition for Academic Achievement • Outstanding Academic Achievement in Early Childhood Education: Brittany Creech, Stacy Thomas, Nancy Villalobos.

• Outstanding Associate in Fine Arts Student: Zachariah Johnson Phil & Peggy Link • Emerging Artist Award: Alaina Nichole Smith • Distinguished Student in Humanities and Social Sciences:

Reidsville named Playful City The City of Reidsville Recognized as 2017 Playful City USA Community The City of Reidsville is being honored with a 2017 Playful City USA designation for the third time. Playful City USA honors cities and towns across the country for putting the needs of families first so kids can learn, grow and develop important life skills. These communities are transforming ordinary places into playful spaces and using play as a solution to the challenges facing their residents.

Eleven North Carolina communities were recognized this year. In addition to Reidsville, the nearby City of Eden was also honored. Reidsville last got the honor in 2015.

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

As cities are becoming hotbeds for innovation, communities across the country are creating inventive ways to attract and retain residents. Playful City USA honorees are taking bold action to ensure kids have great places to play – all with the ultimate goal of making play the easy choice for all kids, no matter where they live.

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“We are thrilled to recognize Reidsville for putting kids first,” said KaBOOM! President CEO James Siegal. “The wellbeing of our communities starts with the well-being of our kids, and play is critical for them to thrive. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that all kids get the childhood they deserve filled with play.”

To learn more about these cities, see the full list of the 258 communities named 2017 Playful City USA honorees, or to gather more information on the Playful City USA program, visit www.playfulcityusa.org. We also encourage you to take part in the conversation on #playability with these thought leaders on Twitter and Facebook.

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

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Jessica Villanueva • Distinguished Student in Math and Science: Chirung Desai • Outstanding Associate in Arts Graduate: India Tisdale • Outstanding Associate in Science Graduate: Amanda Currie • Outstanding Student in Health and Physical Education: Alexander Villa • Outstanding Student in BDF Technology: Dan Gamache • Outstanding Student in Computer-Integrated Machining: Sean Petraglia • Outstanding Student in Electrical Systems Technology: Brittany Murphy • Outstanding Student in Electronics Engineering Technology:

Joe Overcash • Outstanding Student in HVAC Technology: Walter Guerra • Outstanding Student in Welding Technology: Steven Rutherford • Outstanding Student in Career College Program: Amber Howell • Outstanding Student in Effective Teacher Training Program: Felicia Woods • North Carolina Community College System Recognition for Academic Excellence - Nominees for the award: Samuel Hawell, Grace Smith, Jennifer Stegall • Academic Excellence Award Recipient: Olga Diaz-Rios • ALL-USA/ Coca-Cola Academic Team Nominee: Grace Smith

Intercollegiate Student Athlete Recognition • NJCAA All-Academic First Team: Jack Witner • NJCAA All-Academic Second Team: Caroline Webster • NJCAA All-Academic Third Team: Natalie Horton • RCC Outstanding Female Student-Athlete: Natalie Horton • RCC Outstanding Male Student-Athlete: Jack Witner • Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities: Brittany Craig, Selena Dillard, Natalie Horton, Jean Nguyen, Margaret Peele, Heaven Potter, Savannah Powell, Grace Smith, Jonathan Williamson, Jack Witner.

What was the most profitable store in the entire Belks company in 2016? Reidsville!

The Reidsville Belks store in Pennrose Mall is by no means the largest store in the Belks chain, but it was the most profitable last year among the 293 locations.

Store Manager Michel Cook accepted the award earlier this year as the Reidsville Store won #1 Sales Performance throughout the entire company.

The award recognized the Reidsville location for having the best sales in the Belks family throughout the timeframe February of 2016 to January of 2017.

“All of our customers made it possible,” said an enthusiastic Ms. Cook. “We couldn’t do it without them.”

Reidsville received the award because the store achieved 10.3% more in sales than the year before. This is the first time the local location has ever received the honor.

Store size is based on sales volume, according to Sandra Moore, who heads Human Resources at the local store.

Reidsville is among the smallest locations. However, when Ms. Michel Cook came to the store in 2012, her goal from day one was to take the small store to the next level, Ms. Moore said. The smallest stores in the Belk chain are at $3 million in sales volume. The next level is a $5 million in sales store. Last year the Reidsville store barely missed the $4 million mark, she stated.

Moore credits Ms. Cook’s leadership as she has gotten the store and its associates more

involved in the community. The store has been reaching out on social media like Facebook, and Cook’s excitement in making Reidsville “the best store” is rubbing off on all of the associates, Moore explained. Cook is big on customer service and Reidsville has been blessed with very loyal customers, she added.

“We really appreciate all the contributions that Belk has made for our City and our neighbors,” said Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker. “We are excited about the progress they have been making because it helps not only the store but also positively impacts our residents.”

Diane Sawyer, Reidsville Chamber of Commerce President, agrees. “We are so proud of our Reidsville Belk store. The performance of the store is truly amazing,” she said.

“With only a small space with limited ability to expand physically, they have still been able to bring their customers the best products and brands the store has to offer.”

What can local residents do to help the lone Belks location in Rockingham County reach its goal of attaining the next level in sales? First, know that the local store gets no credit for sales if you buy online and there is a shipping charge. However, you can check out what is available online, call the Reidsville store and let them place the order for you with no shipping charge.

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Limits Recovery of Certain Damages and Fees for Individuals Engaged in Felonies • Limits the type of civil damages and attorney’s fees recoverable by a criminal as a result of purported injuries incurred during the commission of a felony or crime of violence.

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Opens Up Funding to Strengthen Relationships Between Police and Communities • Expands opportunities to use grant funding to promote trust and improve relations between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

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“Several of the employers present were pleased with the RCC students that they spoke with during the Career Expo,” said Melanie Eley, RCC Director of Counseling and Career Services. “Our goal is to provide qualified candidates to the employers who attend. Our students are not only qualified, they are top candidates because they are well-prepared by way of the training they receive in their program of study.”

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When Curtis McGeHee was looking for a way to give back to his community, he made a visit to MARC to offer his services.

Since that day he has provided valuable assistance at the museum. He volunteers once a week, and more often when his Rockingham Community College schedule allows.

Curtis has been instrumental in the recent progress made to accession acquisitions into the MARC collections. In addition to helping volunteers write documentations for items, Curtis is trained to enter information into the MARC database. He has also helped transcribe some of County Historian Bob Carter’s research documents into digital records.

Nearing the end of his second semester at RCC, Curtis is working toward both the Associate in Science and Associate in Arts degrees. He plans to transfer to a university and major in biology after his graduation from RCC. Curtis remarked, “I appreciate all that the museum has done for me so far...I’m more than glad to serve at the MARC and give back to the home I’ve always known: Reidsville, North Carolina.” We are grateful that Curtis has chosen to share his skills and time with MARC, and we appreciate his dedicated service.

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and tobacco history by featuring a red tractor and tobacco leaves.

The Farmer’s Market at Market Square gives local farmers an outlet to sell their crops as well as other local entrepreneurs.

The second square features the iconic Penn House. Owned by the City of Reidsville, the Penn House serves as a venue for weddings, special events and meetings today.

The historic home was built by the Penn Family, who has been a large part of the local community for many years.

This quilt square also features a train, the town clock and, of course, a football highlighting the local high school’s rich football program. All of these have significant meaning to our City’s history. Trains still run through Reidsville today, and the City is part of the Civil War Trail. And finally there’s football. The Reidsville Rams have 19 State titles, and on Friday nights you will find the Reidsville High School Football field packed with the local community supporting the team.

The Quilt Squares add just one more reason to visit Reidsville’s beautiful historic downtown. Market Square features concerts, and events throughout the spring, summer and fall and the Farmer’s Market is open through October on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

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On Saturday, May 6, the two latest additions to the Rockingham County Quilt Trail were unveiled at Market Square in downtown Reidsville. The City-owned venue and downtown Reidsville are now part of the quilt trail with these beautiful hand-painted squares hanging on the Lea’s Corner building facing Market Square.

The Quilt Trail is designed as a celebration of Rockingham County’s local agriculture, community artists and rich cultural heritage, according to the visitrockinghamcountync.com website. There are over 27 squares located throughout the county with most displayed on barns and outbuildings of family farms. Each quilt block has a meaning and story all its own.

Most squares are 4’x4’.

However, due to the size of space open on the walls, the squares at Market Square are double at 8’x8’. Local artist Darlene Holoman painted the two squares in the downtown area. Each one depicts iconic buildings and the way of life in Reidsville. One square shows historic buildings located in downtown Reidsville, such as the Rockingham Theatre, the former Texaco service station now known as The Downtown Dog House, and the former Bank of Reidsville building.

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“After a few years of learning business in my spare time, I felt like experimenting with my selling skills,” said Nguyen.

She spent seven days cold calling attorneys offering to improve their presence on the Internet. With no takers, she finally spoke with an attorney who took the bait. The negotiated terms promised that she would improve the attorney’s website and a 5% increase in revenue would be realized after one month. Needless to say she continued her work for over two years ending with a 36.3% increase in revenue for the firm.

“At that moment, I had my heart set on refining my selling, negotiating, and communication skills through the pursuit of my college education,” explained Nguyen. “I plan to earn an associate degree and bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an MBA.” Nguyen currently holds a GPA of 3.654 at the college. And her long-term goals are to build profitable business, employ hundreds of people and their families along with serving the community. Nguyen believes that through improving our education system will result in improved mental health and standard of living.

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Corporal Chuck Jordan & K9 “Blue” Corporal Chuck Jordan and his K9 partner “BLUE” are the newest K9 team at the Sheriff’s Office. Corporal Jordan is a seven year veteran of law enforcement, having spent a year and a half as an Archdale Police Officer and the rest his career thusfar as a patrolman for the Corporal Chuck Jordan Rockingham County & K9 “Blue” Sheriff’s Office. He was selected to become our newest K9 handler a few months ago. “BLUE” is a one year old Bloodhound and he and Corporal Jordan have spent the past two weeks training together at Highland Canine Training Center in Statesville, N.C. “BLUE” is currently the only Bloodhound in service at the Sheriff’s Office.

A Bloodhound is so adept at scent tracking they are able to pick up a scent from only one or two skin cells. Its outstanding ability to read terrain with its nose is primarily due to a large, ultrasensitive set of scent membranes that allows the dog to distinguish smells at least a thousand times better than humans.

Sheriff Sam Page is particularly proud of our K9 teams here at the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Page served as a K9 handler during his time in the military and learned early what a valuable asset dogs can be in law enforcement. When elected to office in 1998, Sheriff Page worked to expand the unit from one K9 team to four, one on each Patrol Shift.

These teams of K9s and their handlers train weekly in order to keep their skills sharp. “BLUE” not only works with Corporal Jordan, but also lives with him and his family as well. Please join us in welcoming “BLUE” to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office!

2017 Rockingham County 4-H Summer Adventures is now available!

Believe it or not it is time to start thinking about what your child is going to be doing this summer. Summer is just around the corner and Rockingham County 4-H has some great programs planned! What is your youth doing this summer? Would you like for your youth to have a safe and productive place to spend their summer days? If so, check out the Rockingham County 4H Summer Adventures programs.

Your youth can have fun while learning important life skills!

Rockingham County 4-H along with the NC Cooperative Extension and United Way of Rockingham County is sponsoring the 4-H Summer Adventures Program. The programs vary in length and cost, but all programs are very reasonable with some being free! We are offering programs for youth ages five to eighteen and you do not have to be in 4-H to come, but we bet you will want to join after you see what all 4-H offers. Each program does have a limited number of spots available so be sure to contact us as soon as possible!

Here is a summary of some of the programs we are offering this year. 4-H Investigates is back – this is one of the most popular programs where youth will become detectives to solve a “murder” mystery. They will learn techniques such as DNA extraction, forensic anthropology, fingerprinting and much more.

At 4-H Robotics, youth will gain an understanding in the basic science concepts related to robotics. Youth will learn how

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Graduates are: Crystal Carter, Kalynn Dillard, Ryan Joyce, Mignon Manuel, Sabrina Parks, Catlin Rierson, Jennifer Sigmon, Ernest Wilkerson, Brittany Williams.

Pinning Ceremony Held for Respiratory Therapy Students On April 27, eight RCC students graduated for RCC’s Career College. The Career College at RCC is a one semester integrative post-secondary certificate program of study.

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Registration is now open for the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department 24th Annual Fishing Derby to be held Saturday, June 3rd at Farris Memorial Park from 8 – 11am.

Check-in and on-site registration will be from 7 to 8 am.

Sponsored by Mayflower Seafood Restaurant, this event will cost $7.00 for ages 14 and older and $3.00 for ages 13 and under. All participants registered will receive a t-shirt. Prizes and awards will go to winners in various age divisions for the biggest fish and most combined weight.

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to program a robot using the WeDo and EV3 kits. Magic of Electricity will help youth learn about electricity and the careers in the field by doing hands on activities. 4-H University is a very popular program that will give youth insight to many areas that 4-H offers to youth. From science, ag to animals; youth will get to experience it all.

Some of the other workshops include woodworking, cooking, hunter safety and so much more! Registration is now open you can find full details in the 4-H Summer Adventures program packet. You can find the registration packet online at: http://rockingham.ces.ncsu.edu/ or you can contact the 4-H office at 336-342-8230.

Sheriff Reminds Citizens of “Project Lazarus” Medication Drop-Off Program Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page would like to remind residents that the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office is a “Project Lazarus” medication drop-off site.

Just bring by any surplus or unused prescription medications (PILLS ONLY! NO medical devices, liquids or syringes accepted) and deposit them in the clearly marked Project Lazarus medication drop-off box located in the Sheriff’s Office lobby. Drop offs can be made 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week.

Medications (PILLS) that are dropped off should be placed inside a clear plastic bag so that the contents are visible. Do not deposit medications (PILLS) in prescription bottles please.

Last year alone, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office disposed of 641⁄2 pounds of prescription pills collected as part of the Project Lazarus medication drop-off program.

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Matthew Coe of Eden was awarded an internship with Duke Energy through its Power Careers Program. Coe has been a student at Rockingham Community College since 2015 and is currently enrolled in the Associate in Applied Science Electrical Systems Technology program.

Coe will intern at the Belews Creek Steam Station. The internship proMatthew Coe gram is a unique opportunity for students to receive hands-on experience and training that will prepare them for the workforce.

Students must be nominated by a member of their school faculty and meet academic requirements including a preferred 3.2 GPA to participate in the Power Careers Program.

“I like the hands-on work and using my intellect to solve problems,” said Coe. “Transferring data from one part of the programmable logic controller to another is a challenge.”

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With awesome moral support from his parents Steven eventually opened his first location at 657 S. Scales St in Reidsville, NC in 2003.

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In honor of the The Interscholastic North Carolina Cycling League Race in May the Mayodan Arts Center (MAC) had local artists Jason Free and Ashley Hickok provide artwork with bike parts througout the landscape.

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by Sue H. Orellana The Interscholastic North Carolina Cycling League hosted a bike race event that Mayodan will not forget.

Located at Ferris Park there were prizes and smores and the race encouraged our youth to do more than sit around playing games this summer.

The Dan River Basin Association contacted the Mayodan Art Center (MAC) asking for a collaborative art

project using old bike pieces that came from a group in Greensboro. The group takes old bikes and re-constructs them for low income people. The MAC took the leftover bikes that were in pieces or in whole and designed outdoor sculpture with them. The small group of devoted MAC members, artists and volunteers came together for a couple evenings to take apart bikes and then the MAC president, Ashley Hickok and her neighbor welded the pieces

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The middle school age racers numbered about 200, with families and others totalling about 400, gathered at the park both days and had the chance to camp! Mayodan is flourishing with innovative arts and activities and encourages Rockingham county residents and our youth to get involved.

RCC’s Outstanding Student Award for 2017 was presented to Sandra H. Gibbs during the May 12 Spring Commencement Ceremony held at Rockingham Community College in the Robert C. Keys Gymnasium.

Each year RCC faculty presents the Outstanding Student Award to a May graduate. The student is selected based on academic excellence, contribution to the College community, Gibbs and potential for continued study or occupational advancement.

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They are open Monday through Friday from 9-6 and Saturdays from 9-1 and invite you to check out their showroom.

All About Floors is the largest flooring company in the county and has more samples than any competitors. They offer sales and installation services but if you’re a do it yourself kind of person their experts offer great tips and how-to’s in making your visions turn into realities. They educate people on flooring and show you what the best product is for your flooring needs. All About Floors install in businesses, churches and homes and are the go to people for flooring in Rockingham county!

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by Sue H. Orellana The Country Side Produce & Grill welcomes the community to join them for live music every Saturday night from 5-7. Groups such as Hubert Lawson and blue grass boys, Grace Abounds, By Grace, Bobby Adkins & Michelle Sharpe, Johnny Vogt Quartet and Honey Ain't Got No Money Band and more have been booked from spring into early fall.

The musicians are so talented that it feels like attending a small concert and it’s absolutely amazing that it is free to the community. Country Side opened for business in July of 2012 and started having music that August with a small group of locals sitting around and jamming. The word spread like fire and people starting coming in with lawn chairs and it has become a major community event each weekend.

At first the musicians would play on the front porch and the parking lot was blocked for people to sit in their chairs but it became so big that eventually they had to move the fruit on over and play in the produce section! With the crowds continuing to grow owners Darrell and Dawn Priddy had to add on a deck for the groups to play and just last year a shelter was completed with a nice place for shade for the listeners to sit and enjoy the music and fellowship.

It has always been a vision that Darrell had to have a place to go to sit back and enjoy groups sing in a laid back relaxed atmosphere and with a beautiful store and support Saturday nights have become the talk of the town!

They usually average an audience of 50-75 folks each week and have had as many as 125.

There is talk of future exciting plans for Country Side Produce & Grill but it’s going to be a surprise when it happens!

TigerTek Industrial Services, LLC, a national and international leader in industrial motor repair and other services, announces plans to expand its Rockingham County facility in Stoneville. TigerTek, which is owned by Omnivest, LLC, plans to invest over $530,000 in new machinery and equipment and create four new, full-time jobs by the end of this year.

“TigerTek’s expansion is great news for them and Rockingham County. The company has been a good citizen in this community for 34 years. My fellow commissioners and I appreciate TigerTek’s commitment to stay and invest here.” said Mark Richardson, chairman of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners.

“We are very proud of our TigerTek team, excited to be a part of the Rockingham County

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June Events at Madison-Mayodan Public Library • Genealogy…Presenting – Genealogy Do-Over 2017 Every Other Tuesday 2 pm – 4 pm.

Searching Court Records and Making the Most of a Courthouse Visit (06/13/17) More Tips on Getting the Most from Online Searches (06/27/17) These classes will be held in the Linda C. Vernon Genealogy Room All programs have Handouts available. Registration for programs will aid our planning... Call: 336-548-6553/email: genealogy@rcpl.org • Computer Classes - Contact Rhonda: 336-548-6553 Week 1: Rockingham County Public Library Electronic Resources Week 2: Microsoft Office – Excel/Publisher Week 3: Microsoft Office – Word/PowerPoint Week 4: Mayodan Goodwill Job Center Field Trip Every Wednesday 9 am – 10:30 am • Fairy Bingo @ the Library – Friday, June 2nd: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm To be held in the McMichael

Curls Gone Wild Mayodan has welcomed a wonderful new business to their historic downtown district at 102 S. 2nd. Avenue. Curls Gone Wild is a lovely place to go to bring a smile to your face.

Owner and master stylist Cassandra Bolin is inspired and fueled by bringing joy to others and making them happy. With an uplifting and unique personality that can brighten up even the worst of moods Cassandra is not only making peoples hair gorgeous but all of her customers and visitors leave the shop in a better mood. She has always enjoyed helping others and has a history of doing hair at local nursing homes.

Her 6-year-old son James encourages her to go the extra

family and remain committed to investment and growth. We are grateful for the support from the business and economic development leaders of this community,” said Banks Kluttz, Chief Operations Officer of Omnivest, LLC. TigerTek was established in 1983 and currently has 31 employees. Often described as a hospital for industrial equipment, Tiger Tek is now a leader in providing industrial repair services to manufacturing plants throughout the world and specializes in repairing electric motors, servomotors, gearboxes, pumps, hydraulics and electronic controls.

The company also has a machine shop for fabricating custom precision parts. Its customers include manufacturing

mile and with hard work and determination she has turned her dreams of making people beautiful into a reality.

Cassandra has her wheels turning and plans to do more than just giving you a glamorous new – “do”. Cassandra may start hosting parties for the girls! Be on the lookout for new editions to her shop in the future. With two other stylists, Curls Gone Wild has a combined experience of 20 plus years and they even do hair for men and children!

Call 336-809-5793 for an appointment and walk-ins are welcome. The shop is handicap accessible! Find her on Facebook and watch for upcoming coupons and specials too.

Community Room - Prizes given • Fairy Dusting Movies @ the Library – Thurs, June 8th: 1 pm – closing To be held in the McMichael Community Room • M & M Quilting Bees Meeting – Tuesday, June 13th: 10 am – 11:30 am (Last Session until Fall) To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Warrior Cats Summer Reading Club – Wed.: 3 pm – 4:30 pm Week 1: Become a Reading Warrior Cat: sign-up and introduction Week 2: Build your Clan Character and book discussions Week 3: Clan is important!

Build your Cat Family Tree and discuss importance To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Father’s Day Movies @ Library – Thurs., June 15th: 12:30 -closing To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Unwind with Adult Coloring & Challenge Your Mind with Puzzles – Friday, June 16th: 3 pm – 5 pm Relax with coloring pages and peaceful light music, or wake up the “grey matter” with puzzles, materials will be provided To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Summer Reading Young Adult Special Movie Event @ the Library… Thursday, June 22nd: 5:30 pm until closing To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Talent Night Out!!! @ Library – Mon., June 26th: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Come out and share your style… sing, play music, read poetry…

To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Even More Fairy Movies @ the Library – Thursday, June 29th: 12:30 until closing. To be held in the McMichael Community Room

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Madison / Mayodan / Stoneville TigerTek...Continued from previous page facilities, municipalities, universities, food plants, and plastic and chemical plants.

“We are thrilled to see a company like TigerTek growing and expanding once again in Rockingham County. This company has been committed to our community for over 30 years now and we are especially grateful for their continued investment here,” said Jan Critz, direc-

tor of Rockingham County Economic Development & Tourism.

Rockingham County will provide a total post-performance incentive to TigerTek of $8,981.01 to be paid out in annual installments of $2,245.25 over four years. The company must first meet the investment and job requirements to receive payments.

MAC – Second Friday Out Mayodan is bursting with creativity and turning even the least experienced artists into professionals! With classes for children, teens and adults Mayodan’s new art center the MAC is the place to go to start spinning your creative gears and to bring out the artist in us all. Not only is the MAC a place to go to forget about the worries in life and indulge in bringing out your inner Picasso but it’s a place of friendship and building lifelong relationships within the community.

Since the MAC has opened, Mayodan has been hosting a community event called Second Friday. On the second Friday through the months of March to September Mayodan will be hosting an exciting event to showcase their beautiful town, shops and to show the community the exponential growth of the Mayodan Arts Center. During the

previous events, businesses kept their doors open later for everyone to get a chance to see the places that make Mayodan so wonderful. Poppy the troll and Cat Boy have been spotted during Mays event with face painting and crafts for the children at the MAC. You never know what you will see on Second Friday whether its pop up Lula Roe parties, book signings, door prizes, giveaways or artist demos!

The MAC is blossoming and not only giving people something new to do on the weekend but it’s bringing out a sense of unity in the town of Mayodan. I encourage you to stop by and see the beautiful artwork of the various artists and get involved today!

Call 336-427-7788 for more information on classes and ways to volunteer and check out their Facebook page for more pictures and stay up to date with the classes and events in Mayodan!

Wolves: L to R: J 3rd - Jake Smith Pack 797 1st - Bill Hall Pack 320 2nd - Colton Defibaugh Pack 372

Webelos 1: L to R: 1st - Anderson Long Pack 239 2nd - Josh Jones Pack 288 3rd - Evan Quinn Pack 797

Tigers: L to R: 3rd - Logan Seal Pack 223 1st - Gavin Malone Pack 372 2nd - Jackson Creasey Pack 701

Bears: L to R: 2nd - Chase Green Pack 320 1st - Rayce Russell Pack 372 3rd - Cameron Nelson Pack 797

Webelos 2: L to R 2nd - Alex Murphy Pack 320 1st - Hunter Fain Pack 733 3rd - Zackary Duncan Pack 288

Best of Show Carter Vernon Pack 701

Cherokee District Champion Anderson Long Pack 239

Cub Scout District Pinewood Derby The Cherokee District held its annual Cub Scout District Pinewood Derby on April 22nd at Mission First Church in Reidsville. The individual den winners from Cub Scout Packs in Rockingham, Caswell, and Person Counties were invited to race against each other to determine the district champions.

These are the district winners in each category: Tigers (first grade) 1 - Gavin Malone - Pack 372 2 - Jackson Creasey - Pack 701 3 - Logan Seal - Pack 223 Wolves (second grade)

1 - Bill Hall - Pack 320 2 - Colton Difibaugh - Pack 372 3 - Jake Smith - Pack 797 Bears (third grade) 1 - Rayce Russell - Pack 372 2 - Chase Green - Pack 320 3 - Cameron Nelson - Pack 797 Webelos 1 (fourth grade) 1 - Anderson Long - Pack 239 2 - Josh Jones - Pack 288 3 - Evan Quinn - Pack 797 Webelos 2 (fifth grade) 1 - Hunter Fain - Pack 733 2 - Alex Murphy - Pack 320 3 - Zachary Duncan - Pack 288 Best of Show Carter Vernon - Pack 701

Cherokee District Champion Anderson Long - Pack 239 A big thank you goes out to Chris Murphy and the leaders of Pack 320 for organizing and leading the Cherokee District Pinewood Derby.

The Cub Scout program is for boys in grades 1-5. For more information about joining the Cub Scouts, please contact District Executive Bradley Wallace at 336-482-1374 or bradley.wallace@scouting.org or District Chairman Willie Ore at 336-613-7684 or willore47@yahoo.com

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The Racetrack XXXIII Picking Up Steam deputies held him. Another one of Griffin’s friends had ran over by then and nailed Axsom right after he clubbed Wayne. The fight stopped abruptly. Griffin’s friend was thrown into the police car and whisked to Draper city hall to be booked.

By the time the police car had made it to the Draper jail, a number of prominent irate spectators from Bi-State were already there noisily voicing their opinion about the fight. The magistrate released Jimmy’s friend on his own recognizance and the police car took him back to the race track to watch the race.

Usually Judge Peters in Spray would try these cases but on Monday night the magistrate,

By Darrell Meade Gregory The race had been red flagged and come to a halt right after Wayne Moxley and Jimmy Griffin had a hard collision.

When Griffin started to climb out of his car, Moxley ran up and put him in a headlock and started to pummel Griffin with his fist. Griffin’s brother Wayne ran up and started to pull Moxley off his brother. Two county sheriff’s deputies grabbed Wayne and tried to pull him off Moxley but Wayne struggled desperately to break free. County sheriff Lloyd Axsom had arrived by then and hit Wayne with his nightstick to subdue him while the other two

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Ralph Morrison, held court at the Draper city hall to try and set fines in minor cases. Hitting a law officer was not a minor case and it could go very badly for Griffin’s friend. The news of Sheriff Lloyd Axsom hitting Wayne Griffin while he was being held did not go well with the townspeople. With their friend that was charged with hitting an officer in the back seat, Jimmy and Wayne Griffin drove in to the Draper magistrate’s office. Morrison was waiting for them and before they got out of the car, he asked them if they would all pay a ten dollar fine for fighting and the other charges would be dropped.

Jimmy turned and looked at his friend and they decided it was the best thing to do. All three paid their ten dollar fine without ever getting out of the car. It was time to go to Bill Wood’s Railroad Café for a cold beer.

The first race in May, on the 6th, saw the steady pick-up of racecars and fans starting to fill the stands and infield. Word was out that the speedway was back in business and picking up steam going into the ’62 season.

Many fans were returning to watch their favorite hometown boys put some drama in their lives. This day lived up to expectations.

Three time winner Floyd Goins won the first heat race with Cecil Barker winning the second. Lindburgh Moore made a strong showing taking the consolation race. From the start of the feature, Cecil Barker put a move on Goins to take the front position. Goins would not give up the spot easily as he was all over Barker. Luck finally runs out for Goins as his car developed mechanical problems and had to drop out of the race.

Jimmy Griffin soared up to second place keeping the crowd’s attention On the sixth lap, Bob Rector from Reidsville slammed into the concrete wall in front of the old judges stand in the infield. Barker and Griffin battled to the twelfth lap when the race was flagged because of a metal entanglement. Wayne Griffin rammed Wayne Johnson in the rear causing Johnson to crash into the wall in front of the grandstand. Griffin never let up on Barker the whole time but was unable to get by on the narrow track. Cecil Barker, driving the J3 Hendrick Chevrolet, grabbed his first victory of the ’62 season with Griffin placing second. Monk Tate was right behind Griffin to place third.

With excitement like this, it was easy to understand the rise in attendance. It was still short of the previous year’s take-in, but it was steadily improving.

This Sunday afternoon had the racing faithful filling the seats again as Floyd Goins took the first 10 lap heat race and Lindberg Moore winning the second heat. The consolation race had a newcomer in the winner’s circle with Gabby Barrow

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“Even with a full-time job at Beta Fuels System in Reidsville, Matthew has shown great commitment to his education by coming to class four nights each week,” said Keith Elliot, Department Chair Industrial Technologies.

Guardian Ad Litem Needs Volunteers Did you know that right now in Rockingham County there are close to 200 abused and neglected children in foster care?

Each one of these children need someone like you to be their voice in court. They need someone to visit with them at least once a month to make sure all of their needs are being met. This also includes letting the Court know what their wishes are.

Are you able to dedicate a few hours each month to a child in foster care? If so, please consider becoming a Guardian ad Litem volunteer.

No experience is necessary; just have a sincere concern for children, be over 18 years old, and be able to pass a criminal background check.

We would love to have you for our next training in June.

Our training lasts 6 weeks and consists of in-person and online sessions.

Please call Amanda Benavides at (336) 634-6106 for more information and to request an application packet be mailed to you. You can also submit an online application at www.volunteerforgal.org.

Build A Better World: Public Library Summer Reading Readers of all ages will want to don their hard hats and grab their hammers when Rockingham County Public Library presents “Build a Better World” during their summer program series for 2017.

Programs start June 13 and continue through the first week of August. Event calendars are available on the library website www.rcpl.org. Calendars also available in the library branches.

Morning programs with stories and activities are planned for preschool children and early readers. Guest speakers and activities are planned in the afternoons for school age children who like to read. Late afternoon and evening programs for teens are planned for grades 6-12.

Summer reading is expected and encouraged. Reading logs to track titles and minutes spent reading are available in all the library branches.

Join us in June as we “Build a Better World.”

Ask about Teen Reader titles. Check the web for details www.rcpl.org.

Programs are free and open to the public.

Always bring your library card.

Morning programs = 30 min Afternoon programs = 45 min. Groups of 5 or more call for your schedule.

2017 Summer Reading at Rockingham County Public Library Morning programs* are planned for preschoolers & early readers.

Afternoon programs* are planned for school-age kids Teen programs* are planned for grades 6 and up.

Calendar Of Events: Eden Library 598 South Pierce Street. 336-623-3168 June 1 @ 4p.m. – TLC & Movie June 7 @ 2p.m. – Pokémon Day June 13 @ 2p.m. – Build a Better Dog Toy June 15 @ 10:30a.m. Build a Better World. & 3p.m.

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Floyd Goins had his racecar repaired from the problems it suffered the previous week and he let the car romp through the field. At the end of the day, Goins secured his fourth win of the season with Doug Cayton coming in second and Jimmy Griffin taking third.

Good weather was smiling on the quarter-mile track as another race was wheeled off on May 20th. Lindberg Moore and Jimmy Griffin won the heat races with Ray Hughes of Asheboro claiming the consolation money. When it came to the feature race, it was all Griffin as he piloted the U2 car under the checkered flag to claim his first win of the season. Lindberg Moore followed behind in second with Melvin Chilton behind him.

Another good crowd filled the stands for the next race on May 27th. Again, Floyd Goins and Jimmy Griffin were the top cars as they easily clinched the heat races. Doug Cayton followed up taking the consolation.

Goins and Griffin fought the whole feature race but in the end, Griffin was able to fend Goins off for his second win of the season. It appeared that Griffin had shook the slow start of the ’62 season off and was clawing his way to the top.

The next race on June 3rd had a good field of sixteen rapidly improving racecars that started the feature as the track was starting to get into the swing of things. This Sunday was an afternoon that all the fans were talking about the next morning.

The 25 lap feature race had to be restarted five times due to wrecks.

What started out as a repeat from the previous week was Floyd Goins and Jimmy Griffin taking the heat races. Cecil Barker wound up with the consolation win.

Griffin shot out in front from his pole position but by time the eighth lap rolled around, Monk Tate had left his sixth place position and took the first place spot. Dodging all the wrecks, Griffin doggedly hung on to second putting pressure on Tate. Griffin’s persistence paid off as he successfully pulled off a pass on the 21st lap and kept Tate behind him to secure his third straight win. Wayne Johnson came in third. The Tate and Griffin matchups were now the fight to watch.

The weather was still permitting races every Sunday at 2:30 pm with the paying public still staying steady. The stands were not as full as when Lillard and Mitchell were running it; but it still brought in a respectable size crowd. The June 10th race was another piece of work as Floyd Goins and Jimmy Griffin won the 10 lap heat races.

Lindburgh Moore was the man up front on the consulation race.

When the green flag dropped, Goins, Griffin, and Monk Tate fought a three man king-of-thehill battle for 25 full laps. At the

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end, the seemingly invincible Jimmy Griffin claimed his fourth straight victory with Goins and Tate right behind.

It was about this time that Jimmy Griffin painted his U2 the trademark gold color that it is known for today. Griffin painted his car in the side bay of track operator J.D. Roberts’ Sunoco in Draper. Fortunately, a film was made of this transformation showing the before and after scenes of the racecar’s makeover. It came out as one of the sharpest cars on the track, accented by the hand painted lettering done by local painter Caleb Worsham.

J.D. Roberts was the “racer’s friend” and many hung around his service station. There was a trick with the gas pumps that Griffin, Monk Tate, and several drivers took advantage of.

The Sunoco pumps had a selector for the octane of fuel that one desired to put in his car with the 260 blend rating the best. They could manipulate the pump so that it gave a higher octane rating than the 260. Winning racers were always looking for the edge.

This was the second race that saw Melvin Chilton place in his father’s No.3 car. Last year’s championship driver Clarence Pickeral had decided to make the move into the modifieds. This left the fast No.3 Plymouth without a driver again. It was only natural that young Melvin was glad to remedy that problem.

Clarence Pickeral was itching to break into the faster modified ranks. He made the bold move by purchasing Billy Hensley’s No.23. After testing at the Draper racetrack on an off day. Pickeral painted it his orange and blue colors with his lifelong number: 26. Pickeral never went back to the amateur class.

It may seem like the fans would get bored of a racer’s continuous wins but the winds of fortune changed dramatically at this fast and tricky track. This kept the drama going to appease even the most stoic of fans. On June 17th, the worn grandstands supported the weight of another good sized audience that came to witness Griffin’s fifth straight win. The winds of fortune were starting to shift over the paved quarter-mile track once again. In this hometown battle of king of the hill, all were finding out that it was easier to win a race than to stay on top consistently. Floyd Goins and Jimmy Griffin had both won four races apiece and seemed to be the dominate cars.

No one stays on top forever and a lot of drivers with good cars would be making a stab to be king of the hill. Could they do it?

Part XXXIV will appear in next month’s Eden’s Own Journal.

Special thanks to Bill Blair, Glenn Blankenship, Gene Brown, Owen Brown, Babe Chambers, Gene Chambers, Melvin Chilton, Deborah Durham, John Edwards, Carlton Estes, Eden Historical Museum, Billy Ferguson, Brenda Franklin, Dink Gardner, Bobby Griffin, Kenneth Hall, Norman Hall, Teresa Hutson, Jack LaPrad, Lottie Lillard, David Long, Bill Mangum, Clyde Mangum, Buddy Moore, Randy Moore, Wayne Moore, Butch Nantz, Emory Pace, Clarence Pickurel, Mike Saunders, Ray Shropshire, Harold Smith, Addie Stultz, Mike Stultz, Otis Stultz, Barbara Tate, Glen Manuel, Hank Thomas, Raymond Thomas, Jon Thompson, Homer V. Wood, Shirley Young, and many more.

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For the Fun of it...

Light Bulb Jokes How many Amish does it take to change a light bulb?

What's a light bulb?

How many Telemarketers does it take to change a light bulb?

One, but he has to do it while you're eating dinner.

How many Politicians does it take to change a light bulb?

First it takes a probe to find out why the bulb burned out, a committee to study the cost of replacement, a liberal to make sure the bulb's civil rights aren't infringed, a conservative to sell the used bulbs to our enemies, and a president to explain to the tax payers why change is good.

How many Doctors does it take to change a light bulb?

Well, it depends. How much insurance does the light bulb have?

How many Teamsters does it take to change a light bulb?

FIFTEEN! YOU GOTTA PROBLEM WITH THAT? How many Economists does it take to change a light bulb?

None, they're waiting for the unseen hand of the market to correct the lighting disequilibrium.

How many Microsoft Engineers does it take to change a light bulb?

None, they just redefine darkness as the new standard.

How many Lawyers does it take to change a light bulb?

Whereas the party of the first part, hereinafter referred to as the "Lawyer", and the party of the second part, hereinafter referred to as "Light Bulb", do hereby and forthwith agree to ...(on and on, ad infinitum, ad nauseum)

Ponder This • Why is it that when you're driving and looking for an address, you turn down the volume on the radio?

• Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?

• If white wine goes with fish, do white grapes go with sushi?

Q&A Q: What did the Time Traveler do when he was still hungry after his last bite?

A: He went back four seconds.

Q: What do you call a group of unorganized cats?

A: A Cat-astrophe Q: Did you hear about the sensitive burglar?

A: He takes things personally.

Q: Why did the can crusher quit his job?

A: Because it was soda pressing.

Q: What do bees do if they want to use public transport?

A: Wait at a buzz stop!

Attorney & Witness

Beans

ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn't know about it until the next morning?

WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?

A teacher asked her students to use the word "beans" in a sentence.

"My father grows beans," said one girl. "My mother cooks beans," said a boy. A third student spoke up, "We are all human beans."

ATTORNEY: The youngest son, the 20-year-old, how old is he?

WITNESS: He's 20, very close to your IQ.

Two Sons

ATTORNEY: She had three children, right?

WITNESS: Yes.

Mr. and Mrs. Brown had two sons. One was named Mind Your Own Business & the other was named Trouble. One day the two boys decided to play hide and seek. Trouble hid while Mind Your Own Business counted to one hundred. Mind Your Own Business began looking for his brother behind garbage cans and bushes. Then he started looking in and under cars until a police man approached him and asked, "What are you doing?" "Playing a game," the boy replied. "What is your name?" the officer questioned. "Mind Your Own Business." Furious the policeman inquired, "Are you looking for trouble?!" The boy replied, "Why, yes."

ATTORNEY: How many were boys?

WITNESS: None.

ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?

WITNESS: Your Honor, I need a different attorney.

Can I get a new attorney?

ATTORNEY: How was your first marriage terminated?

WITNESS: By death.

ATTORNEY: And by whose death was it terminated?

WITNESS: Take a guess.

Google

ATTORNEY: Can you describe the individual?

WITNESS: He was about medium height and had a beard.

ATTORNEY: Was this a male or a female?

WITNESS: Unless the Circus was in town I'm going with male.

Q: Is Google male or female?

A: Female, because it doesn't let you finish a sentence before making a suggestion.

ATTORNEY: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney?

WITNESS: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.

ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?

WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight.

Apples In a Catholic school cafeteria, a nun places a note in front of a pile of apples, "Only take one. God is watching." Further down the line is a pile of cookies. A little boy makes his own note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples."

Bugs

ATTORNEY: ALL of your responses MUST be oral, OK? What school did you attend?

WITNESS: Oral.

A boy asks his father, "Dad, are bugs good to eat?" "That's disgusting. Don't talk about things like that over dinner," the dad replies.

After dinner the father asks, "Now, son, what did you want to ask me?" "Oh, nothing," the boy says. "There was a bug in your soup, but now it’s gone."

ATTORNEY: Are you qualified to give a urine sample?

WITNESS: Are you qualified to ask that question?

Interview

Slowly

Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Officer asks a young engineer fresh out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, "And what starting salary are you looking for?" The engineer replies, "In the region of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." The interviewer inquires, "Well, what would you say to a package of five weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, company matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a company car leased every two years, say, a red Corvette?" The engineer sits up straight and says, "Wow! Are you kidding?"

The interviewer replies, "Yeah, but you started it”.

A husband and wife were driving through Louisiana. As they approached Natchitoches, they started arguing about the pronunciation of the town. They argued back and forth, then they stopped for lunch. At the counter, the husband asked the blonde waitress, "Before we order, could you please settle an argument for us? Would you please pronounce where we are very slowly?" She leaned over the counter and said, "Burrr-gerrr Kiiing."

Q: Why did the tomato turn red?

A: Because it saw the salad dressing!

Cats Teacher: "If I gave you 2 cats and another 2 cats and another 2, how many would you have?"

Johnny: "Seven."

Teacher: "No, listen carefully... If I gave you two cats, and another two cats and another two, how many would you have?"

Johnny: "Seven."

Teacher: "Let me put it to you differently. If I gave you two apples, and another two apples and another two, how many would you have?"

Johnny: "Six." Teacher: "Good. Now if I gave you two cats, and another two cats and another two, how many would you have?"

Johnny: "Seven!"

Teacher: "Johnny, where in the heck do you get seven from?!"

Johnny: "Because I've already got a freaking cat!"

Q: What did the fashion police officer say to his sweater?

A: "Do you know why I pulled you over?"

Q: Why did the frog take the bus to work?

A: His car got toad.

Q: Why did the poor man sell yeast?

A: To raise some dough.

Q: What did the fisherman say to the magician?

A: Pick a cod, any cod!

Q: What do you call a seagull that flies over the bay?

A: A Bagel Q: How do snails fight?

A: They slug it out.

PUZZLE Locate These Hidden Words In Eden’s Own Find A Word CENTER COLLEGE WASHINGTON WATER DAVIS ASH MARKET BEREFORD PEGRAM PENN

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JUNE 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 27 H

“Keep Eden Warm” Project expands Keep Eden Warm Project has extended county wide and is now "Blessing the Homeless of Rockingham County". Our numbers for the county have risen this year, making the need of others more important than ever.

We have added a huge county project to our list and have been given permission to install these boxes throughout Rockingham County. We will be installing 23 boxes.

Here's how they work..

The boxes cost approximately $50 per box to build.

We have all the plexiglass donated.

These will have spring hinges to prevent the door from acidentally left open.

Sponsership and or community members who are able will "bless" the boxes with non parishable, non melting items. Our idea is to provide healthy snacks or "fillers" for meals..not entire meals.

We have an account set up at Home Trust Bank ( across from Sheetz in Eden) Cash or checks may be deposited. All checks must be made out to Blessing the Homeless of Rockingham County.

We are able to give each donor a tax deductible reciept.

Here is a simple list of ideas to fill the boxes: Bottled water, gatorade, juice boxes, Vienna sausages, individual apple sauces, canned fruits and veggies, peanut butter, jelly, any type of indicia wrapped crackers..From this you get the general idea.

There will be a sign inside the box that warns about not taking or eating opened items.

Boxes will be installed on a post

and concreted into the ground.

Each must be installed 35ft from the roadway or curbing.

The boxes will be monitored by those who adopt the boxes, and will be placed in well lit areas.

Now..the question a lot of people ask.."What if someone takes something and aren't in need?"

Our answer..By doing what we are led to do..it's out of our hands. If we worry about who..what..when and where, this project will never succeed.

Our cut off date for donations is July 24, 2017.

Volunteer carpenters will meet between that time and the second week of August to cut all the wood needed to their specific sizes etc.

We will then meet on August 19, 2017 in the parking lot of the Habitat Resale Store on Washington Street in Eden and put the boxes together as well as staining and sealing with weatherproof sealant. ALL plexiglass has been donated, so we won't have to purchase those pieces.

If anyone desires to donate materials, rather than the $50, they are able to do so and may take the items to the Habitat Resale store, where Denise Tuggle will store until building day.

Supplies neededfor building each box include: 2 sheets 3/4” thick nominal (low cost) plywood, 4’x8’ CDX Exterior Plywood, Fourh 3”Flat L Brackets, , Twelve 1/6” window screen clips (to help secure plexiglass), two fllush type hinges which lay flat, 1 Spring hinge/handle (black), 1 box 2.5” exterior screws.

We appreciate your consid-

eration of being a part of this county wide project. Sponsership as well as Those Adopting a Box will be recognized with a plaque on the outer side per box.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email or call 336.280.8264 Jan Griggs Helping the Homeless of Rockingham County Crisis Team

336-613-6392

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Saturday, June 24, 2017 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First United Methodist Church, 130 Main St., Eden (Draper) For more information, contact Barry Cruise 336-589-1183 Tim Lancaster 336-613-5715 Darrell Gregory 336-613-4299

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PHARMACISTS • Beth Griffin • Russ Mitchell • Gary Roberson • Lisa Bennett

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Sports Shorts Times for Tennis

by Shelby Rhyne

PICK UP GANG - SPRING OPEN VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE SEASON AND PLAYOFF RUNNER UP Front Row L to R - Shannon French, Kevin French, Barbara O'Dell & Greg Fulp.

Back Row L to R - John Athey, Catherine Alley, Fisher Athey & Ronnie Stewart.

Congratulations to Douglass Elementary students Noah Holley, Cooper Hines, Tanner Rippey, Jace Dunn, Brady Dunn, and Coach Abigail Watkins for winning the Eden Youth Council kickball tournament held Saturday, May 6th at Freedom Park. It consisted of five teams from the four Eden elementary schools. Student Coaches were high school members of the Eden Youth Council. Douglass’ team won the 2017 trophy and a cash prize for the Douglass physical education department. Way to go Eagles!

DWAYNE'S - EDEN PARKS & REC DEPT. SPRING OPEN VOLLEYBALL SEASON AND PLAYOFF CHAMPS 20+ years of experience in Commercial and Residential Services Janitorial, Carpentry, Painting, HVAC, Flooring, Landscaping, Remodeling, Clean Outs, Moving, Preparing as well as Maintaining Homes and Businesses for resale.

www.ibfm1.com Free Estimates • 24/7

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We use Angie's List

Kneeling L to R Amanda Denny, Mattie Thomas & Cassie Gover.

Standing L to R Taylor Shelton and Dwayne Thomas.

Get involved in a sport in the community for your health and for the fun of it!

• Coach Youth Tennis Workshop, 9 a.m.-noon June 5, Bridge Street Recreation Center, 319 N Bridge Street Eden, NC 27288. Parents, volunteers and anyone interested may attend this 3-hour workshop and learn how to engage young players in the game of tennis. Free.

Register online at SignUpGenius http://www.signupgenius.com/go /409054daea72ea7fb6-rctennis Contact: RCTennisAssociation @gmail.com • Eaglemania Junior College Tennis Lessons 9-10:30a and 10:45-12:15p, June 12-July 15, Rockingham Community College, 215 Wrenn Memorial Rd, Wentworth, NC 27375.

Tennis lessons MondayThursday mornings with Coach Caleb Shelton for youth grades 1-12. $50 per player.

Registration packet online at http://www.rockinghamcc.edu/p ublications/eaglemania-summer2017.Contact (336)342-4261 ext. 2006 or ext. 2011 • National Junior Tennis & Learning Network weekly clinics and court side enrichment at Rockingham County summer day Camps, June 12 - August 1, Weekly tennis clinics and events for campers enrolled in these programs: Eden Family YMCA, Boys & Girls Club of Eden, Bridge Street Recreation Center, and Reidsville Y and Parkview Village. For more information visit www.rockingham.usta.com/ youth/national_junior_tennis__le arning_network/

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

In Rockingham County, our first TRY TENNIS program will be held on the clay courts at Deep Springs Country Club, 160 Country Club Drive, in Stoneville on Sunday and Monday nights for three weeks beginning July 16. Clinics are from 6:30-8pm each evening.

Coach Alyssa Mann will lead the July Try Tennis clinics.

REGISTER ONLINE NOW at www.trytennis.net to get active, get fit, make new friends and learn the lifelong sport of tennis.

We’ve got GAME in Rockingham County!

For more information about ten-

nis for all ages in Rockingham County, visit our website at www.rockingham.usta.com and follow us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/RCYo uthtennis. �“TRY TENNIS” COMES TO ROCKINGHAM COUNTY ADULTS LEARN TO RALLY AND PLAY in a new state wide program for adult beginners.

USTA NC supports this “couch to court” beginner program for adults age 18 and above to learn to play tennis. For only $30, you will receive a racket, t-shirt and 6 group clinics with a coach.

JUNE 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 29 H

I want what’s best for Eden!

Elect

Neville Hall Eden Mayor Paid for by Neville Hall for Mayor

This year’s Keystone Cops Cares was held on April 29, 2017 at Lake Reidsville. We were able to raise $30,619.60 this year! This money will go a long way to help Rockingham County charities. This year our efforts will benefit Hospice, Help, Inc., Special Olympics, Crime Stoppers, and Fine Arts Festival all of Rockingham County.

@ Home with ADTS

by Cathy Powers, Executive Director

Program supports Grandparents raising Grandkids According to Webster’s Dictionary, the term Caregiver is defined by a person who gives help and protection to someone else (such as a child, someone who is sick or an aging person).

Caregivers can either be employed professionally, or may be a family member or be a community volunteer. While each caregiver’s methods may differ, they all work towards a common goal - lending a hand and improving the lives of others. At ADTS we are delighted to provide supports and services geared, not only towards assisting older adults, but also their families and caregivers.

It is our privilege and honor to work alongside these families as a partner in care.

While our focus is upon the aging population, it is important to remember, however, that older adults are not solely the receivers of care. There are many themselves, providing help to others across our community, which includes an increasing number of older adults that are serving as the primary caregiver for children under the age of 18.

Grandparents raising grandchildren is becoming much more common. According to AARP’s national fact sheet North Carolina has around 225,493 children under the age of 18 that are currently living in homes where the householders are grandparents or other nonparental relatives. In around half of these cases the grandparents have primary responsibility for the children in their care. In Rockingham County alone, there are around 1,483 grandparents who are responsible for the needs of one or more of their grandchildren.

The stress of worrying about your children, the grandchildren in your care, money issues, and your own health changes can be enormous. It's

Powers

also important for grarndparents to take good care of themselves so they can stay mentally and physically healthy enough to do the job. One way to make the task easier is to connect with other grandparents in the same situation. ADTS is proud to offer one of the many grandparent support groups located all over the country.

Through the Grandparents Raising Grandkids support group, G2, we aim to offer programs and supports that address the issues and concerns that are important to you. This no-cost program is available to any Grandparent or Relative that is at least 55 years of age and caring for a young child or an adult with a developmental disability.

Throughout this year, our daytime and evening meetings will offer educational opportunities and enrichment activities, handson caregiver trainings, and many other support services. We are

also excited to, for the first time, offer “Cooking up Something Grand,” an interactive four-week session where our grandparents will provide hands-on guidance, teaching their grandchildren and other participants some of the favorite recipes from their past.

At ADTS we are humbled that family caregivers trust and look to us for respite, support and guidance and are grateful to be a part of the caregiving journey.

For more information about the Grandparents Raising Grandkids Support Services or to learn more our other programs that support older adults, please give us a call at 336-349-2343.

Wyatt Wildlife Removal Frank Wyatt Contact:

336-616-7044 NC WILDLIFE DAMAGE CONTROL AGENT VA COMMERCIAL NUISANCE ANIMAL CONTROL SERVING NORTH CAROLINA & VIRGINIA Bats, Beavers, Foxes, Skunks, Squirrels, Ground Hogs, Coyotes, Raccoons, Feral Hogs, Opossums, Muskrats, Birds NC CERTIFIED WDCA # DCA01314 VA COMMERCIAL NUISANCE ANIMAL CONTROL #053913 Member National Wildlife Control Operators Assoc.

P.O. BOX 4563, EDEN, NC 27289

Jay Slaydon, MS, LMFT Accepting New Clients 336-612-2292 Counseling and Psychological Services for All Ages 424-D W. Kings Highway Eden, NC 27288 www.christiancounseling.org

James R. Walker R. Martin Melvin Seth M. Woodall Blinn L. Cushman

H PAGE 30 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, JUNE 2017

From the Desks of Eden City Hall Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life

2017 Citizens Academy

By Sheralene Thompson, City Clerk

The City of Eden is now accepting applications for the 2017 Citizens Academy. The Academy will be held on consecutive Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., beginning Aug. 17 and running through Oct. 12.

Graduation ceremony will be held on Oct. 17 at the Eden City Council meeting. The Citizens Academy is a free, nine-session interactive course designed to provide residents with an indepth look into municipal government as well as information about the services and programs of the City of Eden.

This course is open to all city residents or those who live in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction,

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or own a business or property or work in the City of Eden. You must be 18 years old. This is an exciting opportunity for residents to increase their knowledge about the workings of local government and have a desire to become more involved in the shaping and development of their community.

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

Class size is limited to 20 participants. Since many participants will arrive directly from work without eating, a light meal will also be provided each week.

Academy participants will: • Learn about city government operations and services • Participate in dialogues with city leaders, staff and other civic-minded residents • See taxpayers’ investments at work • Expand knowledge and become more informed on current and proposed projects within the city • Gain appreciation for the city’s resources and capacity to meet the needs of the community • Learn about opportunities to become more involved and help build a sustainable community • Receive firsthand information and have the chance to ask questions on any topic at the end of the session • Tour the city’s public works facility, police and fire departments, recreation department and water & wastewater treatment facilities Apply by July 31 in order to be

considered for the 2017 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 will be available at City Hall, the Eden Chamber of Commerce, or apply online at http://www.edennc.us, click on Services and select the Citizens Academy link.

City of Eden will no longer collect tires After June 3, the City of Eden will no longer collect tires, per Article IV of Chapter 12 of the Eden City Code, amended by the Eden City Council on April 18, 2017. After June 3, residents will be required to take tires to the Rockingham County Landfill to be disposed of. This change has occurred because the City is not permitted by the State to have an area to store tires in; therefore, the city cannot pick tires up. If you have any questions, please call the City of Eden Solid Waste Division at 336-627-7783.

Rockingham County Animal Shelter needs donations!

Checks can be made out to RCAS & mailed to 250 Cherokee Camp Rd. Reidsville, NC 27320. They

209 The Boulevard, Eden 336-552-5887 Hair Cuts, Color, Styling, Waxing, Manicures, Pedicures

also take donations of canned & dry dog & cat food, cat & dog treats, blankets & towels, non clumping cat litter, dog & cat toys, lysol wipes, bleach,

Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00am-7:00pm Saturday

By Appointment

Gift Certificates Available!

Stephanie Pratt - Owner/Stylist Diane Ore - Stylist

paper towels, newspapers, & hand sanitizer.

Thank You!

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 June 22 @ 10:30a.m. Kindermusik. & 3p.m. Fish the Magish June 29 @ 10:30a.m. Fish the Magish. & 3p.m. Build a Paper Tower July 6 @ 10:30a.m. Build a Floating Frog. & 3p.m. Sharpie Tie Dye July 13 @ 10:30a.m. All Around Town. & 3p.m. Storm Water Smarts. & 4p.m. – TLC & Movie.

July 20 @ 10:30a.m. Construction Zone. & 3p.m. Pop’s Bridge July 27 @ 10:30a.m. Build a Better Body. & 2p.m. – Build a Better Costume. & 3p.m. Build a Balloon Auto August 4 @ 4p.m. TLC & Movie. & Turn in Your Reading Log. RCC ADT Auditorium @ 10:30a.m. Kathy & Don Burns & 1p.m.

Captain Jim is Magic Madison-Mayodan Library 611 Burton Street. 336-548-6553 June 14 @ 10:30a.m. Build a Better World. & 1p.m. Animals That Build June 21 @ 10:30a.m. Fish the Magish. &1p.m. Fish the Magish June 22 @ 5:30p.m. – Lego Movie Night June 28 @ 10:30a.m. Kindermusik. & 1p.m. Build a Paper Tower July 5 @ 10:30 Build a Floating Frog. & 1p.m. Sharpie Tie Dye July 12 @ 10:30a.m. All Around Town. & 1p.m. Storm Water Smarts July 13 @ 5:30p.m. – Lego Bingo Warrior Cats Club through the Summer!

July 19 @ 10:30a.m. Construction Zone. & 1p.m. Pop’s Bridge July 26 @ 10:30a.m. Build a Better Body. & 1p.m. Build a Balloon Auto August 4 - Turn in Your Reading Log. RCC ADT Auditorium @ 10:30a.m. Kathy & Don Burns & 1p.m. Captain Jim is Magic Reidsville Library 204 West Morehead Street. 336-349-8476.

June 13 @ 10:30a.m. Build a Better World. & 3p.m. Animals That Build June 14 @ 3p.m. TLC Meet & Greet & Movie June 20 @ 10:30a.m. Fish the Magish. & 3p.m. Fish the Magish June 27 @ 10:30a.m. Kindermusik. & 3p.m. Build a Paper Tower July 6 @ 10:30a.m. Build a Floating Frog. & 3p.m. Sharpie Tie Dye July 11 @ 10:30a.m. All Around Town. & 3p.m. Storm Water Smarts July 12 @ 3p.m. – Build a Better Dog Toy July 18 @ 10:30a.m. Construction Zone. & 3p.m. Pop’s Bridge July 25 @ 10:30a.m. Build a Better Body. & 3p.m. Build a Balloon Auto July 31 @ 5:30 p.m. – End of Summer – Games & Pizza Party August 4 - Turn in Your Reading Log. RCC ADT Auditorium.

10:30a.m. Kathy & Don Burns & 1p.m. Captain Jim is Magic Stoneville Library 201 East Main Street. 336-573-9040 June 16 @ 10:30a.m. Build a Better World. & 1p.m. Animals That Build June 23 @ 10:30a.m. Fish the Magish. & 1p.m. Fish the Magish June 30 @ 10:30a.m. Kindermusik. & 1p.m. Build a Paper Tower July 7 @ 10:30a.m. Build a Floating Frog. & 1p.m. Sharpie Tie Dye July 14 @ 10:30a.m. All Around Town. & 1p.m. Storm Water Smarts July 21 @ 10:30a.m. Construction Zone. & 1p.m. Pop’s Bridge July 28 @ 10:30a.m. Build a Better Body. & 1p.m. Build a Balloon Auto August 4 - Turn in Your Reading Log. RCC ADT Auditorium @ 10:30a.m. Kathy & Don Burns & 1p.m. Captain Jim is Magic

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rThe Great River Race This event happened in the early 1980’s in Eden. People would make homemade crafts and sail down the river. We are bringing it back as part of Get Fit Eden with the race date August 26, 2017. Look at this column and the Explore Eden Facebook page for more information on race rules and prizes.

15th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival The finest in handcrafted pottery is available at the 15th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival that will take place on Saturday, June 3rd at the event center at Kingsway Plaza next to Dollar Tree. There will be door prizes on the half-hour and demonstrations. Don’t miss this annual event.

Oink & Ale This year’s event will take place on Saturday, June 10th from 3:00pm to 8:00pm. There will be beer vendors serving Natty Greene’s, Pig Pounder, Two Witches Brewery and Winery and MillerCoors products. The Eden Rotary will have a beer garden. Great food will be served by several BBQ and rib vendors. Music will be provided by Old Man Noize and The Hip Pocket Band. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Don’t miss it!

Deja Brew Bar and Grill This newest Eden establishment is located at 698 Linden Drive #109 in Eden (behind Schewel’s Furniture.) The menu will include panini style sandwiches, build your own potato, salads, soups, wings and other appetizers. There will be daily lunch specials. Craft and domestic beer will be on tap, wine and liquor by the drink.

The space will include big screen TVs with sporting events, scheduled entertainment including karaoke, acoustic performances, and open mic nights. The hours will be Monday-Thursday, 11:00am11:00pm, Friday and Saturday, 11:00am-12:30am, and Sunday, noon-9:00pm. The bar and grill will be adjoined with Inspired Whimsy Wine Bar & Gift Shop.

Call 336-627-3294 for more information. Find them on Facebook. Projected opening date is June 9th.

A1 Business Solutions This newest Eden business is located at 428 W. Kings Hwy. They provide all types of signs and also do computer repair.

They specialize in LED signage. Call 276-233-5337for more information.

building at Eden Mall. The Marketplace is looking for vendors. They have about 30 available booths still needing to be filled. Stop in or call for more info at 336-623-1920 Roadside Gypsy This new retailer has opened at 600A Monroe Street across from David Price Auto Works in Downtown Eden. The store sells distressed furniture, clothing, candles and T-shirts.

Custom T-shirt design is also offered. Call 336-588-6856 for more information.

Inspired Whimsy This new gift shop and wine bar is located at 698 Linden Drive in Eden behind Schewel’s Furniture. They sell cards, art, wine and craft beer and other items. It is a little bit of something different. You can enjoy a glass of wine or craft beer in this beautiful spring weather outdoors with their outdoor seating. Hours are 11:00am7:00pm. Call 336-612-1853 for more information.

K & P Hair & More This newest Eden business celebrated with its ribbon cutting on Monday, May 1st at at its Two Rivers Plaza location at 307 W. Meadow Road. Come help us welcome this business to our community. Call 336612-1139 for more information.

Circle Drive-In 111 Boone Rd., Eden

623-8854 WE NOW HAVE MILK SHAKES!

Call In Orders Welcome!

APARTMENTS FOR RENT WE ACCEPT HUD VOUCHERS

Hamptonwoods, Summerglen And Klycewood Apartments. Call For Availability OTHER RENTAL PROPERTY Parkland – very nice 1 bedroom garden and 2 bedroom townhouse style apartments. Maximum gross income limit of $22,740- $32,460 based on household size.

Rental assistance and handicap accessible when available.

Glenwood Court – 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.

Rent based on income. Rental assistance and handicap accessible when available.

Norman Court – These 1 bedroom apartments are for applicants 62 years of age or disabled regardless of age.

Rent based on income. Rental assistance and Handicap Accessible when available.

Knollwood Court – These 1 bedroom apartments are for applicants 62 years of age or disabled regardless of age.

Rent based on income and handicap accessible when available.

Westridge (Stoneville) – 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.

Rent based on income. Rental assistance and handicap accessible when available.

Please Contact

JOHN ATKINSON COMPANY 336-627-5013 ext. 300 or 301

Total Vintage Marketplace This is the name of the business located in the former Belk

TDD # 1-800-753-2962

www.johnatkinsoncompany.com

Daily Lunch Specials

Only $4.25 436 Stadium Dri ve (at Oak Hills) Eden, NC

(336) 623-1030

WEDNESDAY 8oz Ribeye with 2 sides

99¢ Margaritas

Only $10

Frozen or On-The-Rocks

Only $7.75

All Day, Every Day in June!

Offer expires June 30th, 2017

Hungry? See our menu at santanasmexicanrestaurant.com Reserve one of our spacous banquet rooms for your special occasion

Hi, I’m Hannah Alexander the Manager Inviting you to Lunch & Dinner...

Early Eaters Menu 1 Meat & 2 Sides 9 meat choices and 17 side choices

Inside or on the Patio Overlooking the Golf Course.

Open 11am - 10pm Sun. - Thurs. & Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm, We take all major credit cards • All ABC Permits!

Call Us For Your Catering & Party Needs for Any Event, Big or Small, Inside or Outside

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Fast Cash Classifieds ALL CLASSIFIED ADS SHOULD BE PAID BEFORE DEADLINE TO RUN IN NEXT ISSUE. Cash, Checks, Master Card & Visa accepted.

If billing is required & accepted there will be a $1 charge billing charge added. (No 900 numbers accepted) email ad to.. lisag@edensown.com -or - Call 336-627-9234 • Fax to 336-627-9225 Mail in your ad inform. and payment to - Eden’s Own Journal, 5197 NC Hwy. 14, Eden 27288 Eden’s Own is published and placed on the stands on the 1st of Each Month • Ads cannot be put in nor canceled after deadline. No refunds. Ads run only at the discretion of the management. We reserve the right to turn down any classified ad we deem not publishable for any reason.

APARTMENTS / HOMES FOR RENT OR SALE 1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom Apartments / Homes for Rent in Eden area.

Reasonable Rates! W/D Hookups, Some include appliances. Section 8 & HUD. Daytime 336-623-6948 night 336-344-0386 2 Br. House For Rent Central Heat & Air $400 a month 276-226-0576 2 Bedroom home, 1 bath, all appliances included. $475 a month plus deposit. 336-627-5031 ROOMS & APTS FOR RENT Furnished Rooms $230-380+utlt, 6 mo lease Clean, safe, quiet, no smk, no alchl Coin Laundry, cable & wifi, HVAC 336-623-2997 MOUNTAIN VILLA APTS. Accepting Applications For 1 & 2 Bedroom Units Located in Mayodan, with handicap accessible units available.

Income restrictions apply.

Call 427-5047.

Office hours: 8 am-1:30 pm. Mon.- Thurs.

Equal Housing Opportunity Managed By Community Management Corporation.

Sandstone Apts.

Furnished 1 BR, 1 Ba, Living Room, & Kitchen All Utilities & Cable Included No Pets Or Children.

Laundry On Site Weekly Rates.

336-552-0755 PROPERTY MNGT 30+ yrs, experience P.I. Properties 336-273-4774

SE RVIC ES AVA ILA B LE Clarks Sealcoating Sealcoating • Striping • Patchwork. Serving the area for 25 years. Free Estimates, Residential/Commercial 276-226-0576

BI-STATE Searching for Bi-State 8mm film or Photographs also: NEW Draper Speedway T-Shirts available.

DRAPER CYCLE 513 S. Fieldcrest Rd., Eden, NC 27288 F OR SA LE Use Happy Jack Kennel Dip II to kill fleas, ticks, manage mites, and control mosquitoes where they breed. Y&W Farm Center (336-5489017) (kennelvax.com)

Summer Events The MARC is honored to have gained approval of our application for a North Carolina Historical Highway Marker to honor Robert Opie Lindsay from Madison. Charles Rodenbough led the initiative to complete the request. This application was one of only five selected from a field of eighteen requests from across the state.

Congratulations to Charles for his thorough research and for conveying the importance of remembering Lindsay's achievements as a World War I ace.

The unveiling of the marker is scheduled for Sunday, July 30, on US Highway 311 West near the intersection at Lindsay Bridge Road. Prior to the unveiling, Charles will lead a discussion of Lindsay’s connections in Rockingham County and the events of his historic military career.

This program begins at 3:00 at the Madison–Mayodan Public Library.

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• Parent-Child Pottery Workshop.

June 17, 9am-1pm. Cost $30.00 June 24, 9am-1pm. Cost: $30.00 • Fundamentals of Stained Glass June 7-July 26, 6:30-9:30pm.

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June 5- July 24, 6-9pm. Class held on Mon. June 7-July 26, 6-9pm. Class held on Wed. June 8-July 27, 6-9pm. Class held on Thurs.. $95.00 • Wheel Throwing & Hand Building Pottery. June 5-July 26, 6-9pm. Class held on Tues. and Thurs. The cost is $175.00.

• Writing for Publication June 1-Aug. 3, 6-8:30pm. Class held on Thurs. The cost is $70.00 Center for Creative Woodworking – Reidsville will host the following classes: • Fine Points of Furniture Construction. June 6-Aug. 10 on Tues. and Thurs., 8am-3pm. $200 • Intermediate Woodworking. June 6 -Aug. 10 on Tues. and Thurs., 69pm. The cost is $145.00.

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31, 6-9:30pm. Mon.. The cost is $145.00.

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All courses are listed at www.ED2GO.COM/ROCKCC • Jumper Auto Service - Eden Vehicle Safety Inspection. June 56, 5-9pm. The cost is $75.00.

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Wanted For The MARC

By Charlie Rodenbough

Wanted Relics used at Mineral Springs In the 19th century, beginning with Rockingham Springs/Lenox Castle, our county was familiar with the value of mineral water for curative purposes. Even Wentworth had a mineral spring. We sometimes forget that people stayed at Wright Tavern so they could take advantage of the mineral springs.

Many a stuffy lawyer, in lieu of a dipper of whiskey in a back room of the courthouse, probably enjoyed a swig of mineral

water. We need information about these springs and relics that might have been associated with them for the museum archives.

Want to know more about mineral springs?

Join us Thursday, June 29! Learn why water from mineral springs became popular for health and healing. And, learn about the popular spots in Stokes and Rockingham counties that drew visitors from near and far.

With a special interest in

The Quest presented by Greg Grigsby (Editors Note: This article ran last month but part was omitted in layout.

We truly appologize and reprint in its entirety here)

In last month’s column I indicated that my intention is to write monthly about what I am calling “The Quest.” By “The Quest,” I am referring to the spiritual journey, or pilgrimage, that each of us is on because of our God-implanted desire for peace, contentment, satisfaction, joy, meaning.

Everyone’s life is a journey, an odyssey. According to the dictionaries, an odyssey is a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune. Life is a pilgrimage during which we encounter mountains and valleys, twists and turns, ups and downs, a beginning and an end. In fact, each one of us is at some point between the beginning and the end of it.

My own voyage has had delightful “ups” and horrific “downs.”

About 12 years ago (summer of 2005), at the age of 44, I entered an extremely dark period.

By then I had graduated from college and seminary (where my primary focus for seven years had been on biblical interpretation), and had pastored churches for about 16 years. I will say more about this dark phase in future pieces. Suffice it to say now that it drove me into a period of soul-searching and truth-seeking. It propelled me into a QUEST for meaning, purpose, and a sense of belonging. It caused me to begin to reflect seriously on some of life’s most significant questions, questions like: - Who am I? (Identity) - Where did I come from?

(Origin/Source) - Why am I here? (Purpose) - What is the meaning of it all?

(Meaning) - Where am I headed? (Destiny) - What can I know, really KNOW for sure about such questions?

(Epistemology) And in addition to the who, what, where, and why questions, there were the “how” inquiries: - How can I find the inner peace,

rest, joy and contentment I long for?

- How can I discover deep fulfillment and satisfaction in life?

- How can I live with vitality?

- How do I discover and fulfill my purpose in life?

- How do I find meaning?

- How do I know what the truth REALLY is about this thing we call “life”?

In my search for answers, I read and studied as widely as possible, and, I might add, as open-mindedly as possible, seeking to grasp the ideas and beliefs of the various religions of the world as well as diverse spiritual teachings outside the bounds of organized religion, so as to avoid erroneous notions or caricatures in my own understanding. The cry of Henry David Thoreau summarized well (and continues to summarize well) my quest: "Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth."

In future articles I will share some of my perspectives on these who, what, where, why, and how questions; and I hope that what I communicate might be helpful to some.

I end with this: Sir Laurens van der Post (1906 – 1996) perhaps said it best when he contemplated the essence of meaning in our lives: “The Bushmen in the Kalahari Desert talk about two ‘hungers.’ There is the Great Hunger and there is the Little Hunger. The Little Hunger wants food for the belly; but the Great Hunger, the greatest hunger of all, is the hunger for meaning.

“There’s ultimately only one thing that makes human beings deeply and profoundly bitter, and that is to have thrust upon them a life without meaning.

“There is nothing wrong in searching for happiness. But of far more comfort to the soul is something greater than happiness or unhappiness, and that is meaning.

“Meaning transfigures all; and once what you are living and what you are doing has for you meaning, it is irrelevant whether you are happy or unhappy. You are content. You’re not alone in your spirit. You belong.”

history and nature, Jason Anthony is an excellent choice to partner with Rockingham County Historian Bob Carter to tell the story of mineral springs.

Anthony is a ranger with Hanging Rock State Park.

The event, to be held at the MARC, begins with refreshments at 5:30 p.m. prior to the 6:00 p.m. program. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and students. Members are free.

Notice of Discharge of Untreated Sewage General Statute 143-215.1C requires that the owner or operator of any wastewater collection system or treatment works to issue a Notice of Discharge of Untreated Sewage when an untreated wastewater discharge of 15,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters in the county of occurrence and the next county downstream.

In accordance with that regulation, the following notice has been prepared and issued to the media in the affected counties.

The City of Eden had a discharge of sanitary at the City’s Covenant Branch Pump Station located at 699 Lake Street on Sunday, April 23rd, 2017 at 8:00 PM. The entrance of this pump station is of the end of Lake Street and travels for a quarter mile into the Johnson farm to the station itself. The overflow continued for 2 days 22 hours and 10 minutes, ceasing by 6:10 PM on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. An estimated volume of 70,000 gallons of untreated sewage flowed into Covenant Branch which flows into the Dan River. The cause of the overflow was inflow and infiltration from rainwater.

The City of Eden had a discharge of sanitary at the City’s Junction Pump Station located at 695 Valley Drive on Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 at 6:50 AM. The entrance of this pump station is located at the intersection of Valley Drive and Lynrock and travels 400 feet south to the station itself. The overflow continued for 20 hours and 55 minutes, ceasing by 3:45 AM on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. An estimated volume of 19,000 gallons of untreated sewage flowed into the flood waters of the Smith River. The cause of the overflow was an inverted siphon located upstream from the pump station, being submerged by flood water.

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources was notified of the event on January 24, 2017 and is reviewing the matter. For more information, contact Water and Sewer Construction Projects Manager, Mark Bullins.

Mark Bullins Water and Sewer Construction Projects Manager P. O. Box 70 Eden, North Carolina 27289 Telephone: (336) 623-7789-ext 3033

Rockingham Community College Receives AmeriCorps VISTA Grant Rockingham Community College has received an AmeriCorps VISTA Grant to support efforts to address improvements in the areas of economic opportunity and education within rural Rockingham County.

The RCC VISTA project will capitalize off of existing educational resources (continuing education and curriculum education), to improve/increase the education and employment of Rockingham County low income and disadvantaged students/residents.

In addition to improving economic opportunity for Rockingham County students, the initiative will recruit community members and interested individuals to serve as AmeriCorps VISTA members. Members will work with host educational institutions and other stakeholders to address improving educational outcomes for low-income and economically disadvantaged students located in designated poverty areas of

Rockingham County. Also included within the project is a focus on financial literacy and its impact for realizing positive outcomes and personal economic growth.

“Rockingham Community College is the first North Carolina community college to receive the AmeriCorps VISTA grant,” said RCC President Dr. Mark Kinlaw.

“The RCC VISTA project is another way that our faculty and staff are able to engage with the community and assist with improving the quality of life in our county.”

AmeriCorps VISTA, provides full-time members to nonprofit, faith-based and other community organizations, and public agencies to create and expand programs that ultimately bring low-income individuals and communities out of poverty. There are currently over 5,000 VISTA members serving in 1,200 VISTA programs nationwide.

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School is Cool!

Currie Named Goodnight Scholar at NC State University

Currie Congratulations to the Superintendent's Art Award Winners. These students were recognized at the May 8, 2017 Board of Education Meeting.

Superintendent's High School Art Award Lyndsey Welborn, McMichael High Superintendent's Honorable Mention Art Award Cheyenne Doom, Rockingham County High Superintendent's Middle School Art Award - Kaitlyn Corum, Rockingham County Middle

On April 19, Deaf and Hard of hearing students from Rockingham County Schools attended the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Field Day at Wake Forest University.

Students are able to connect with others in surrounding counties that also have hearing loss.

Shotwell attends the All-County Art Show Congratulations to the RCS students who participated in the All-County Art Show on Friday, 4/28!

What outstanding art work from our students across the county!

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RCC graduate, Amanda Currie of Summerfield was honored as one of 10 who will participate in the Goodnight Scholars Program at NC State University.

Recipients were selected from a pool of 20 finalists who participated in an extensive application and interview process which included evaluation from NC State faculty, staff, and Goodnight Scholars Program alumni.

“Interviewing the transfer finalists was an inspiring and humbling experience,” said Allison Medlin, director of the Goodnight Scholars Program.

“The ten students selected are distinguished by both their talent and tenacity. With the education they receive at NC State, they are dedicated to benefitting not only their own lives, but the lives of their families and communities.

We are thrilled to welcome them to the Goodnight Scholars community this fall.”

On January 18, 2017, NC State announced that the Goodnight Scholars Program would extend to high-achieving students with financial need from North Carolina community colleges. The extension came at the request of the Program’s founders, Ann and Jim Goodnight, who wished to have “a profound impact on the lives of transfer students for whom a bachelor’s degree may be out of reach.”

With the addition of transfer students, which will increase the total number of undergraduate Goodnight Scholars to 210 in fall 2017, the Goodnight Scholars Program is one of the first scholarship programs in the U.S. to offer a generous scholarship and comprehensive developmental programming catered towards transfer students attending a fouryear public university.

The Goodnight Scholars Program was established in 2008 out of the philanthropic generosity of North Carolina natives and NC State alumni Dr. Jim Goodnight, co-founder of global business analytic software leader, SAS Institute, and Mrs. Ann Goodnight, director of community relations at SAS Institute and secretary for the NC State Board of Trustees.

The Goodnight Scholars Program is targeted at North Carolina residents from low- and middle-income families who

Currie Continued On Page 35

Mrs. Long and Mr. Barker's K/1 class at Monroeton Elementary spent part of their spring break creating a butterfly garden for the school community.

With the help of a grant won by Mrs. Long from the Reidsville Area Foundation, additional school funds and donations from Donna and David Guy the students and parents were able to build an outdoor classroom for teachers to teach about animal habitats and life cycles. The garden will serve as a place for rest and relaxation and a learning environment for all of Monroeton students for years to come. The students are having a wonderful time learning about the habitat of a butterfly and also the opportunity to give back to their school community. Students will continue to care for the garden and use it as a learning resource throughout the remainder of the year.

Second grade classrooms will also have an area to release the butterflies they grow each year.

Exceptional High School Students from thoughout the county attend the Trasision Fair

High School Students attend Transition Fair at RCC The Rockingham County Schools Exceptional Children’s Department recently hosted the EC High School Transition Fair at Rockingham Community College for Students from McMichael High School, Morehead High School, Reidsville High School, SCORE, and Rockingham County High School.

The transition from high school to young adulthood is a critical stage for students. The EC Department Transition Fair hosted by the Rockingham County Schools Exceptional Children's Department at Rockingham Community College connects students with post-secondary community partners, agencies, and services for post-secondary life!

Vendors that were part of the Transition Fair included: Rockingham Community College, Cardinal Innovations,

Youth Haven Services, UMAR, Rockingham County Vocational Rehab, and NC Works Career Center of Rockingham County.

Students, parents, and community members were able to visit vendors and have discussions about transition planning. Over 80 students participated in the event! "We are thankful for our commmunity partners, staff, and parents for the collaboration of this event and for the encouragement for our students. Post-secondary transition is so important and a main focus for our department as we help prepare students for post-secondary living" stated Stephanie Lowe Ellis, Director of Exceptional Children. For further information please contact William O'Neil, EC High School Program Specialist or Stephanie Lowe Ellis, Director of Exceptional Children in Rockingham County Schools.

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School is Cool!

2017 Fine Arts Festival honors faculty & students’ artwork Students Named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities: Front: Heaven Potter, Brittany Craig, Grace Smith, Natalie Horton. Back: Margaret Peele, Jean Nguyen, Jack Witner, Savannah Powell Not pictured: Selena Dillard and Jonathan Williamson

As the 2017 Rockingham County Fine Arts Festival came to an end, Rockingham Community College Fine Arts Professor Ray Martin received the best in show award for the second consecutive year. Martin received best in show during the 2017 exhibit for his photograph Silver Siblings. During the 2016 exhibit Martin received best in show for his mixed media work Funny Bones.

RCC Fine Arts students Jordan Alty, Olga Diaz, and Alaina Smith each took home third place ribbons. Alty for her

Currie Continued From Page 34 Division of Arts and Sciences and Division of Health and Public Safety Recognitions : Front: Alexander Villa, India Tisdale, Nancy Villalobos, Amada Currie, Alaina Smith. Back: Jessica Villanueva, Brittany Creech, Stacy Thomas, Chirung Desai. Not pictured: Zachariah Johnson

Academic Excellence Award

Olga Diaz-Rios

aspire to study in a science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or STEM education discipline at NC State. The value of the scholarship is $19,500 and is renewable for up to four years for first-year students and two years for transfer students. In addition to the scholarship, Goodnight Scholars have access to an assort-

Alaina Smith, Jordan Alty, Hannah Lawson, Phil Haralam, Ray Martin acrylic painting The Derelict, Diaz for her sculpture Lost at Sea, and Smith for her oil painting Leaf by Niggle.

Phil Haralam, RCC fine arts faculty member, received first place honors in sculpture and ceramics for his piece No Defeat and in pottery for Cotton Tea Pot. Last year Haralam also received first place in the sculpture and ceramics category.

Ben Winslow, part-time pottery instructor for the college

was recognized with second place in pottery for his piece Dripping Pitcher.

“RCC student Hannah Lawson made the show come to life,” said Martin of his student.

“She served as curator for our group and did an amazing job.”

The Rockingham County Fine Arts Festival is supported by the Fine Arts Association of Rockingham County. This was the 73rd anniversary of the festival.

ment of developmental programming focused on their professional and personal growth.

Currie is a May 2017 graduate of Rockingham Community College where she earned her associate in arts and associate in science. Currie received numerous academic awards during her time at RCC including Outstanding Associate in Science Graduate, Dean’s List, and President’s List honors. Outside

of her academics, she volunteers with the Backpack Ministry and the Society for Creative Anachronism. She plans to major in chemical engineering.

“I recommend beginning at RCC to anyone. I didn’t want student loans so I chose RCC after high school,” said Currie. “ The staff in the Financial Aid Office encouraged me to self-nominate for the scholarship, and receiving it is a dream come true,”

City celebrates National Public Works n May Grace Smith

Intercollegiate Student-Athlete Recognition Caroline Webster, NJCAA All-Academic Second Team; Jack Witner, NJCAA All-Academic First Team and RCC Outstanding Male Student Athlete; Natalie Horton, NJCAA All-Academic Third Team and RCC Outstanding Female Student Athlete.

Workforce Development: Front: Amber Howell, Felicia Woods, Brittany Murphy, Back: Sean Petraglia, Joe Overcash, Steven Rutherford Not pictured: Dan Gamache and Walter Guerra

Since 1960, National Public Works Week has been celebrated across North America to energize and educate the public on the importance of public works in their daily lives: planning, building, managing and operating at the heart of their local communities to improve everyday quality of life. As the cornerstone of civilization, public works provides, maintains, and improves the structures and services that assure a higher quality of life for our communities. Its streets, roads, bridges and public transportation keep us linked together coast to coast, and its clean water and sanitation keeps us healthy and allows our communities to prosper.

The Public Works Division of the City of Eden consists of 60 employees led by: Municipal Services Director – Paul Dishmon Facilities & Grounds Superintendent – Ray Thomas Solid Waste Superintendent – Rodney Carter Streets Superintendent – Darren Gatewood Collection & Distribution Superintendent – Darryl Tilley Fleet Maintenance Superintendent – Jason Barnard Water & Sewer Construction Projects Manager – Mark Bullins We salute and thank our City of Eden public works professionals who work tirelessly every day to strengthen the bond that keeps us all connected.

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Diaz-Rios awarded for Academic Excellence Olga Diaz-Rios, of Eden greatly contributed to my suchas been selected as the 2017 cess. They exceed my expectaAcademic Excellence Award tions by sharing their knowledge recipient for Rockingham in a way that I can apply to Community College. everyday life.”

Diaz-Rios, whose acaWhen nominating Diazdemic average is curRios for the honor, rently 4.0, has comInstructor of Art Phil pleted 47 credit hours Haralam wrote, “Olga set an example and raisof coursework at the es the bar for everyone college and is on track in class. Her pleasant to earn the Associate demeanor and encourin Arts degree. aging suggestions draw “My experience with Diaz-Rios people to her and opens Rockingham many avenues for diaCommunity College log in the classroom. has helped me to be successful.

Collaboration and constructive In my case, I feel a sense of belonging because the staff cares criticism are skills that my courses attempt to foster, and her about me. They are always willpresence in the classroom proves ing to help me, whether for tutoring, class scheduling, or just to act as a strong catalyst for this goal.” answering a question,” said Diaz-Rios. “The faculty have

Food For Fines Rockingham County Public Libraries will sponsor FOOD FOR FINES starting May 22 and continuing through June 10.

You are ready for summer reading and you have fines on your library card? Clear your fines with a donation.

For an equivalent donation of a non-perishable food item, $1.00 in fines will be waived.

The food item must have a current expiration date. The offer is for fines only.

Items donated to the Eden Library and the Bookmobile will

go to the Salvation Army. Items donated to the Reidsville Library will go to the Outreach Center.

Items donated to the MadisonMayodan Library will go to the Hands of God Ministry. Items donated to the Stoneville Library will go to the God’s Helping Hands Ministry.

Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted at the branches even if there are no fines to waive. It’s a great way to give back to the community and a great way to get ready for summer reading.

RCS Names Administrative Transfers for 2017-18 School Year Rockingham County Schools (RCS) has named new administrators at schools across the district for the 2017-18 school year. Future retirements, transfers and resignations have created administrative openings in the district. The Rockingham County Board of Education officially approved these appointments at a regularly scheduled Board of Education Work Session on May 22, 2017.

Congratulations to the following administrators on their new appointments: Principal – Reidsville Middle Erica Blackwell - current

Principal at Dillard Elementary Principal - Dillard Elementary Trina McCoy - current Assistant Principal at Reidsville Middle Principal – New Vision Elementary Jane Frazier – current Assistant Principal at Monroeton Elementary & Wentworth Elementary Principal – South End Elementary Hunter Smothers - current Assistant Principal at McMichael High Additional principal and assistant principal positions will be named at a later date.

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The Senior Scoop Fun Activities at Senior Centers throughout Rockingham County

Garden of Eden Senior Center 508 Orchard Ave, Eden - Call 627-4711 • Corn Hole -Every Thursday at 10:00 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center • Friends Club –Meetings are held every Tuesday at 10. On the 4th Tuesday of the month we have a lunch outing, so we meet at 11 or earlier depending on where we are going for lunch.

• Legal Aid will be on the second Thursday of each month. You must call 1-800-951-2257 or 336398-1731 to make an appointment.

• Exercise - with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-9:00 inside. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls, and hand held weights.

• Walking Group – Morgan Road Track from 8-8:30 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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

• Rook - The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 and play 1:00pm until 4:00 pm on Wed. • Hand and Foot – Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 on Tuesdays • Bingo at 9:00 on Monday, March 20th • Pickle ball- Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We play every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9:30 at Mill Ave. Recreation Center • Computer - come use the computer lab when it is free. Help is available by appointment.

• Genealogy -Thursdays by appointment only • Open Craft time - Fridays at 1 pm bring your own craft or work on one we have.

• Quilt Guild – Meets at the Senior Center the second Thursday each month at 1:00

Reidsville Senior Center 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville Call 349-1088 • The Reidsville Senior Center offers classes in line dancing, crochet, jewelry-making, painting, Phase 10, and Pickleball. Please contact Bunny Cardwell at 336-349-1088.

Madison / Mayodan Senior Center 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Inside M/M Rec. Dept. Building. Call 548-2789 -or- 548-9572 • SENIOR EXERCISE CLASSES (All exercise classes are FREE to SilverSneakers and Silver&Fit participants) Circuit-Monday & Wednesday @ 9:00am- $3.00 per class • Staying Strong- Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 10:30am- FREE • Zumba- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday @ 9:00am- $3.00 per class • Tai Chi for Arthritis- Thursday @ 10:30am- FREE • Senior Tap- Monday @ 2:30pm- $30/month • Line Dance- Tuesday @ 10:30am- $2.00 per class • Shag- Tuesday @ 6:30pm (intermediate) & 7:30pm (beginner)- $7.50/class or $30/month • Bridge- Wednesday from 9-11:30am- FREE • Dominoes- Monday from 1-4pm- FREE • Hand & Foot- Wednesday from 1-4pm- FREE • Pickleball- Tuesday/Thursday/Friday from 8:30-10:30am- FREE

Center for Active Retirement - Wentworth 141 and 164 Tyre Dodson Road in Wentworth (Behind the Old Courthouse in Wentworth) (336) 349-2343 • Veterans 7th Annual Standdown will be October 20, 2017 at the National Guard Armory, Wentworth, beginning at 9 a.m. - Contact Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481.

• Chatting with the Girls. We are listening and we are learning. Keep those ideas coming as we are benefitting from the shared knowledge. Call 336-637-8428 to register.

• Computer Class. Linda Wilson Instructor. Print Shop - Intermediate. Class meets in the Main Building on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• Western Rockingham Skat Services. r visit www.rideskat.org / or call 336-347-2287.

• Line Dancing. Mondays in the Annex from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Cost $2/hour. Instructor is Donna Stone.

• Bingo. Tuesdays in the Annex from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Rook. Tuesdays, Main Building, from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Blood Pressure Screening. A nurse from ADTS will come to the Center for Active Retirement the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Blood pressure monitor is available • Senior Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in the lower level of CAR, 141 Tyre Dodson Road. With the exception of the above noted days and times, the room is available for your usage from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. We use a variety of videos in the FREE course.

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

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Final Step Approved in NTE Reidsville Energy Center Project During its meeting May 15th, the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners approved a Utilities Agreement between NTE Carolinas II, LLC and Rockingham County. The Utilities Agreement outlines the actual construction and operation of the new water infrastructure, as well as notices, progress reporting, and charges to be paid by the company for connecting to and utilizing the new water Infrastructure as agreed upon by Rockingham County and NTE Carolinas II, LLC. The approval of this Utilities Agreement is the final step in the process to obtain water and wastewater services for the new Reidsville Energy Center, which will be located on Highway 65 in Rockingham County.

NTE Energy and Rockingham County announced plans for the new energy center in July 2016. NTE plans to construct, own and operate the Reidsville Energy Center, an

approximately 500 megawatt natural gas fired electric generating facility in Rockingham County, North Carolina. The Reidsville Energy Center will be one of the cleanest and most efficient sources of capacity and energy in the Carolinas. Once complete, the facility will be capable of powering approximately 450,000 homes and represent an investment of over $500 million, providing numerous benefits to the surrounding communities and their economies.

“NTE is excited to have the Utilities Agreement approval, and to continue working with Rockingham County on the project,” said Seth Shortlidge, CEO of NTE Energy. “We look forward to bringing the Reidsville Energy Center to the Reidsville area, as it will provide many economic benefits to its communities.”

“The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners is

pleased to reach this final step on the NTE project and is excited to see the company break ground. This is a great company to have in our community and we are confident that the new Reidsville Energy Center will provide a boost to our local tax base for many years,” said Mark Richardson, chairman of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners.

During the construction phase, the Reidsville Energy Center is expected to create approximately 300 construction industry jobs. The majority of construction jobs are expected to be filled by members of the local community. Upon completion, the project is slated to add approximately 15-25 full-time jobs to the Rockingham County area, most of which are expected to come from the local workforce.

NTE plans to begin construction as early as 2017 and become fully operational in 2021. The Reidsville Energy Center will be very similar to NTE Energy’s Kings Mountain Energy Center, currently under

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by Rebecca Smith, Reference Librarian

June has arrived and the Library is preparing for the start of our Summer Reading Programs. Make sure to pay off your old fines by taking part in our Pre-Summer Reading Food for Fines Program. (The Food for Fines Program starts Monday May 22 and ends Saturday June 10.) Remove $1 from your fines for every non-perishable food item you donate. This only applies to fines that have accrued due to late fees. You cannot use Food for Fines to pay off billed items. The food collected at the Eden Library will be sent to the Eden Salvation Army.

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: • June 1st Toddler Storytime at 10:30 am • June 3rd Family Movie matinees “Sing” at 10:30 am and at 1 pm • June 7th Pokémon Day @ the Library at 2:00 p.m.

• June 8th Toddler Storytime at 10:30 am • June 8th Family Movie: “Sing” at 5:30 pm • June 15th Build a Better World at 10:30 a.m. (This Program is intended for Pre-School aged children.)

• June 15th Animals that Build at 3:00 p.m. (This program is intended for School aged children.)

• June 22nd Kindermusik at 10:30 a.m. (This Program is intended for Pre-School aged children.)

• June 22nd Fish the Magish at 3:00 p.m. (This program is intended for School aged children.)

• June 29th Fish the Magish at 10:30 a.m. (This Program is intended for Pre-School aged children.)

• June 29th Build a Paper Tower at 3:00 p.m. (This program is

intended for School aged children.)

TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS: • Teen Needlecraft and Sewing Social every Monday at 4 pm • June 1st Teen Library Council at 4 pm • June 1st Binge Watch Troll Hunters on Netflix at 5 p.m.

• June 13th Build a Better Dog Toy at 2:00 pm ADULTS: • Adult Needlecraft and Sewing Social every Monday at 1 pm • Adult Beginning Sewing every Monday at 6 pm (call or stop by the library for details) • Adult Advanced Sewing Projects Thursday at 6 pm (call or stop by the library for details) • Adult Coloring Social every Tuesday at 3 pm • June 7th Adult Book Discussion 2 pm “The Kitchen House” by Kathleen Grissom • June 19th Movie: “La La Land” at 5:30 pm There are computer classes on Internet Basics, Email Basics, Windows 10, Various Tablets and our Electronic Resources.

Please contact us for dates and times and to register for the classes.

Please, if you have items such as arts and crafts materials and/or accessories, books, building materials, DVDs, electronics, fabrics, irons and/or ironing boards, magazines, model train sets and/or accessories, puzzles, sewing machines, tools, yarns, or any other material/objects you no longer want/need, see if your local library could use them. We have many programs where items are recycled into new and creative things.

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Follow the yellow brick road...to Rockingham County High School, where Theatre Guild of Rockingham County is bringing to life the classic tale of The Wizard of Oz! Dorothy, Toto, and all of your favorite characters from Oz are nearly ready to take the stage, in a performance full of song and dance, laughs, and spectacular special effects.

When a cyclone blows through her small Kansas hometown, Dorothy finds herself transported to a magical land full of tiny people, scarecrows that talk, monkeys that fly, a glimmering Emerald City, and a mysterious wizard. It doesn't take Dorothy long to realize that "there's no place like home" - if only she could get back there!

TGRC presented this show for the first time in 1997, and again in 2007; now, in 2017, we are excited to continue the tradition of presenting Wizard every ten years. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you don't miss out on special events before and during the shows!

Mark your calendars now to join us in the Rockingham County High School auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 9; Saturday, June 10; Thursday, June 15; or Friday, June 16; or at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 11 or Saturday, June 17.

For more details and to purchase tickets in advance, visit us online at www.tgrc-nc.com.

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

Jackson’s of Snow Creek Township, Part Three The fourth child of Joseph and Nancy Jackson was Mary Ann Jackson. She was born February 4, 1833 and died November 28, 1895. She married Robert J. Joyce on December 27, 1853. Robert was a son of John Joyce and was born August 15, 1824 and died March 29, 1895.

Robert J. Joyce served in the Civil War. His military records state that he enlisted as a private on July 25, 1862 for the duration of the war. While his regiment was fighting at Winchester, Virginia he was captured on September 19, 1864 and due to wounds was confined at various federal hospitals until January 19, 1865 when he was hospitalized at Baltimore, Maryland as a "convalescent from pneumonia." He was then transferred to Fort McHenry, Maryland where he was again hospitalized on February 16, 1865. He was moved again and hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia until March 6, 1865 when he was furloughed for 30 days. The war would come to an end in April 1865.

Robert and Mary Jackson Joyce are buried along with other family members in the Richardson-Duggins Family Cemetery on Kellam Road in northeast Stokes County. They had six children: Betty Ann married James Thomas Richardson;

Nancy married John Franklin Duncan; Ellen married Landon Duncan; John Robert Joyce; Minerva Florence married Jerry Willis Dodson; Cornelia married Robert Leach Reid.

The fifth child of Joseph and Nancy Jackson was Susan Frances Jackson born about 1837, married Joshua J. Caleb Joyce on December 6, 1852, son of Alexander and Matilda Joyce.

Joshua was born in about 1829 in Stokes County and died in approximately 1863 during the Civil War. He had enlisted on March 20, 1862 into Company G of the 53rd Regiment of N.C. Troops. Susan and her family appear in the census records for 1870 and 1880 in Snow Creek Township, Stokes County.

Susan was buried at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in eastern Stokes County. I have not found a death date for her but according to her gravestone she would have died in about 1899. The gravestone gives her birth date and age as January 1, 1849 – about 50 years of age.

This would put the death in approximately 1899. The grave marker should likely have given a birth year of 1839 but her ages recorded in the census records would put her birth year more closely to 1837 putting her birth date on January 1, 1837 but this is just speculation and a little guess work using available information. The children of Susan Jackson and Joshua Joyce were: Alexander married Maggie Webster; John Walter married Susan Vernon; Calvin Thomas married Nancy Emma Richardson; Joseph Joshua married Emmazetta James and second to Ida Richardson; and last Rosa Joyce.

The sixth and last child of Joseph and Nancy Jackson was Prudence “Prudy” Jackson who was born on November 1, 1841 and died February 6, 1912. She married John D. Dodson on November 25, 1859. John was the son of Lambert Dodson and Hannah Hennis of Stokes

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County. The 1900 census gives John’s birth as June 1832 and county death records give his date of death as April 27, 1921.

The cause of John’s death was listed as “heart diesease.”

Prudence is buried in the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery next to her son James Dodson (1874-1901).

John Dodson and Prudence Jackson had the following known children: Eliza Ann married William Lewis; Susan Eveline Frances married John Franklin Lewis; John William Walter married Ella Martin Claybrook; Nancy married William Phillips; James A. J. married Carrie Wilson; Kettie Lou married James “Bud” Joyce; Lillie married John Lester Ward.

Joe David Fountain Jackson was the oldest child of John Madison Jackson and Julia Ann Richardson. He was born January 29, 1852. He married a cousin Frances Richardson on December 26, 1873. Frances was the daughter of Josephus “Joe” Richardson and Mary Preston.

Joe Richardson served as a soldier in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He was wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia in December of 1862. Joe was then transferred to a military hospital at Scottsville, Virginia where he died on January 9, 1863. He was buried in the hospital cemetery. In May 2002, this writer and many family members attended a memorial service and monument dedication for the soldiers who died at Scottsville.

After their marriage Fount and Frances lived and farmed in eastern Stokes County and became the parents of seven children. The children were: Alpha married William Apple; Ellis married Emma Absher (Emma was blind from a genetic eye disease retinitis pigmentosa); Willie Jackson died age 20; Nora married John Belton; Yeattie married Edgar Holt; Handie Jackson; Casey married Elma Kallam.

In early 1900, the family moved to Mayodan where Fount became a mill operator at Mayo Mills. On a cold winter day, February 1, 1921, Fount slipped and fell on a patch of ice outside of the mill severely injuring his neck and spine. The fall left Fount in a semi-invalid state of health and under the care of a doctor for several months. He never fully recovered from his injuries and succumbed to pneumonia on May 22, 1921.

John Hamilton Jackson was born near Prestonville, March 18, 1859 and died December 24, 1924 in Winston-Salem. He married Millie Ann Ward on April 1, 1883. Millie was the daughter of Ebenezar Ward and Mildred Martin. She was born May 27, 1860 and died of cancer on August 9, 1928 in Winston-

Perkins Salem. According to their granddaughter, Lucille Jackson Vernon, the marriage of Ham and Millie “took place at the home of Mrs. Julia Jackson, mother of Ham, by candlelight in the presence of Samuel Ward, brother of Millie, and Bell Jackson, sister of Ham.” They later moved to Winston-Salem, where according to the 1900 and 1910 census he was employed as a laborer doing odd jobs and worked in the tobacco factory as a tobacco roller. Lucille stated that her grandfather “ran a grocery store for many years. He died on Christmas Eve morning 1924. While making a fire in the fireplace he fell over dead.”

The children of “Ham” Jackson were: William married Lelia Dunnigan; James married Lucy Lineback; Mary died age 8 months; John Madison married Myrtle Pilcher and Jennie O’Keefe; Grover married Mary Clodfelter; Mamie married Charles Martin and Clyde Miller; Hattie married Clarence Davis; Edwin married Mae Ham; and Robert Jackson married Eva Welles and Sarah Marshall Howell.

James Madison “Jim” Jackson was the fifth and youngest child of John Madison Jackson and Julia Ann Richardson. He was born on August 29, 1862 and died on September 28, 1928. He married Mary Catherine Glidewell of Stokes County on June 14, 1891. Mary was the daughter of James Glidewell and Delilah Duggins. She was born September 24, 1873 and died March 14, 1943. Jim and Mary were members of Sardis Primitive Baptist Church. The family kept a Bible in which they recorded births and dates important to the family. Several years ago I reviewed and recorded the Bible information on one of my visits to Lottie Montgomery, the daughter of Jim Jackson. Jim and Mary Jackson had a large family of eight children: Minnie died young; Naomi married Charles Booker; Nannie married Benjamin Cayton; Mary married William Floyd; Burnie died young; James married Fannie “Cassie” Roberts; Lettie married Robert Parrish.

For research information contact: The Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 27027-0152; Website: http://gsrsnc.com/ Elvin Perkins, Jr., President, GSRS Counties; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Research Room at the Madison-Mayodan Library, 611 Burton Street, Madison, NC 27025; Phone (336) 548-6553

The weather is getting warmer, the days longer and it is time for the car shows to begin.

Car collectors and enthusiasts love to shine up their prized possessions and show them off to their peers as well as the public.

This year Eden has a real treat in store for it. The Three Rivers Chapter AACA, Eden’s antique auto club, will be holding its annual car show, the Eden Car Show & Swap Meet on Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 8:00a-2:00p.

The show is sponsored by Tractor Supply, AutoZone and the City of Eden.

The Three Rivers Chapter AACA Annual Car Show has been held in the Draper section of Eden for the last two years but this year will be a little different.

According to Tony Edwards, one of the event’s organizers, “We listened to the car show attendees and wanted to give them what they wanted in a car show. So… we changed it up this year and moved it to the Tractor Supply parking lot which will be a more visible and central location with plenty of parking for the general public to attend. The public will be admitted free and have the opportunity to see some of the most exquisite vehicles around.”

There will be 1st and 2nd place awards given in 34 classes as well as Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Engine and Best Interior awards. Dash plaques will also be given to the first 100 entries.

A Swap Meet will be held where individuals and vendors can sell their items with 10’x10’ spaces only costing $15. There is nothing more entertaining than to find a car part or other item you have been looking for and being able to negotiate the price with a new friend you’ve just met.

Car Show entries and Swap Meet entries can pre-register at www.ThreeRiversAACA.com or by calling Paul Gover (336) 5733551 or Tony Edwards (336) 830-1289. Car Show pre-registration is $20 by July 1st, 2017 or $25 day of the show.

The History of The Three Rivers Chapter AACA. The inspiration of one man can create a leader that others will follow and this is how the story of the Three Rivers Chapter AACA begins...

The late Bill Horton was that inspired man with a vision of creating an AACA Chapter in the Eden area of North Carolina. It was late December 1997 when Bill pulled together a group of automobile enthusiasts and started the process of applying for the AACA Chapter. Bill was already holding meetings for the new club, but he understood the benefits of belonging to a national club such as the AACA. First, Bill had to get enough people interested in the club in order to be able to fill the officer positions needed to become affiliated with the AACA and complete the paperwork. He also had to create a name for the club that would be unique as well as represent the area. Along the way, one of the members, Jerry Bodden, or if the truth is really known, it was more likely his wife Joan, who mentioned Three Rivers to represent

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JUNE 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 39 H Car Show Continued From Page 38 the Dan, Smith and Mayo rivers that intersect in the Eden, NC area. The name stuck and the new car club became known as the Three Rivers Chapter.

Next, it was time to elect officers and find a way to keep the new members entertained as well as informed. With Bill Horton sitting at the helm as President, Melanie Horton as VP, Lynn Scotton as Secretary and Jerry Bodden as Treasurer, the cast of officers were in place.

The paperwork was completed and the new club became an official chapter with regional approval on January 17, 1998 in Dunn, NC and with national approval on February 7, 1998 in Philadelphia, PA. Now the chapter had its start, but how would the club keep everyone interested and informed? How about a printed newsletter? Yes, that would be the way to do it and Ramon Scotton agreed to be the Reporter for the club. The first newsletter was published in March 1998 complete with news, a calendar of events, membership roster, member of the month and minutes from the last meeting. With 18 new excited members, a new board, a newsletter and dues set, the Three Rivers Chapter AACA was on its way.

Bill encouraged the club to attend local car shows, Regional shows, National shows, Grand

National shows and Marquis shows. The members were encouraged to show their cars and have fun while doing it. Meetings were being held monthly to help keep the members informed and involved. In May of 1998, there was a local Cruise In being held at the Sonic Restaurant in Eden, NC which the Three Rivers Chapter members enjoyed attending.

The club was growing and in its first year, 1998, there were 32 members! Everything seemed to be going in the right direction but, as with any club, there are always bumps in the road and in 1999 they surfaced. By April of 1999, membership had dropped by half with many deciding not to renew their membership.

Attendance was very low at the monthly meetings, so it was decided in April 1999 to discontinue the monthly meetings and just communicate with the membership via the monthly newsletter. The club still intended to “get together” as often as possible when there was interest in doing so.

Well, as fate would have it, the future of the Three Rivers Chapter AACA looked bleak.

Things progressively became worse and in October 1999, Bill Horton approached the remaining membership with the concept of disbanding the club and putting it in its grave. However, others in the club had been inspired to carry on the work that had been started. Bill Horton had carried the torch as far as he could and believed it was a time for a change. Bill would

step down as President and Paul Gover would be his successor.

Paul did not want to see the club disband and was willing to take the position and try to bring new life to the group.

The year 2000 was all about change and rebuilding the club.

Paul Gover would now be the new President with Bill Horton serving as VP and Jerry Bodden as Treasurer. The club decided to pay the Regional and National dues, but no member dues would be collected until the membership grew. This might just get others interested in joining and giving the club a try. There would be an event scheduled once per quarter to get everyone together, but still no monthly meetings were being held.

With Paul at the helm, the club did grow and it is not only thriving now but is continuing to grow. Founding members such as Paul and Ann Gover, Jerry and Joan Bodden and John and Millie Carter are still with the club and continue to be involved along with lots of new members.

The Three Rivers Chapter AACA holds monthly meetings as well as an Annual Car Show. The days of the printed newsletter are gone, but the club has a new website www.threeriversaaca.com to convey information and help gain interest.

The club members also assist with the Eden Cruise held monthly May-Oct of each year.

The founder, Bill Horton, passed away in 2014, but his dream lives on...

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Cone Health Raises Minimum Wage to $12 an Hour Cone Health will invest a total of $2.5 million to raise its minimum hourly wage from $10.15 to $12 at the end of May. Approximately 1,500 employees are affected by this change.

“This is further proof of our commitment to offering our workforce competitive wages.

Our goal with a $12 minimum wage is to remove the barriers some of our employees experience, both financially and with work-life balance,” said Mandy Eaton, vice president of human resources.

“Further, attracting and retaining the best employees is crucial if we are to deliver on our promise to provide our patients and communities with unsurpassed health care,” Eaton continued. “For those and other reasons, Cone Health is committed to remaining competitive with salaries and benefits, and we are continually reviewing compensation and our minimum wage rates in many job cate-

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