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People’s Voices Heard, Popular Decision Made

County Star features Pages 16 & 17

Page 3 Sheriff Page at Chief Benthin’s retirement party

We would welcome information from the county municipalities about important news we need to share with our readers!

New Bachelor Degree Program at RCC Page 4

Booze It & Lose It Chief Pyrtle

Deputy Chief Light

New Police Chief Steps Up As Retiring Chief Steps Down Pages 20 and >>>> INDEX Local Farewells Letter from Publisher Senior Scoop Events of Interest Tidbits County Star Main Street Update Desks of City Hall For the Fun of It Classifieds Sports Shorts Fun for the Kids

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Musical Benefit Planned Page 13

Older Adult Calls Rising For Fire Department Page 11

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LOCAL FAREWELLS...

Loved ones who have recently passed away.

Lois Sebastian Martin Blackwell, 68 EDEN Nellie Marie Cox, 77 Franklin Dwight Travis Booker Tuttle Sheckells, 63 Frances Wilson Jarrell, 90 Bennie Thomas Eanes, 85 Howard Dillard Kennon, 82 George Albert "Bert" Atkins, 88 John Franklin Barrow, Sr., 57 Carol Gilbert Hopkins, 71 Patricia Ore "Trisha" Manus, 52 Robert Alvis "Flat Top" Brooks, 82 Cassie Conner Saunders, 85 Edward Bruce Allen, Sr., 46 Carlene Williams Wright, 88 Thelma Solomon Braddock, 87

Norman David Jarrett, 69 Virginia "Ann" Fitzgerald Pruitt, 69 Elder William A. Moore Sr., 60

MADISON & MAYODAN Ola Griffin Cornette, 100 Larry Wayne Tuggle, 69 Hunter Lee Dalton, 88 Lucille Rierson Brim, 78 Margaret Flynn Rierson, 84 Jason "Tootie" Williams, 84 Reverend Charles Curtis Adkins, 78 Kenneth Lee "Buzz" Martin, 56 Frances Chatman Tibbs, 73 Minnie Leona Tucker, 91 Robert H. Mitchell, Jr., 81

REIDSVILLE Sadie Brown, 77 Welton Jr. Everette, 59 Owilda Moore, 87 Calvin Akers Bouldin, 79 Barbara Sedner Templeton, 80 Logan Wayne Setzer, 48 Tony Preston Shoemaker, 67 Evelyn Kernodle Carver, 81 Walter Williamson Jr Charlotte Rich Benfield, 71 — William "Billy" Childress Thomas Walter Pearman, Jr., 93 James "Jimmy" Vernon Pierce, 76 Paul Hunter Keck, 88 Mable Parker Watt Wanda Carolyn Cunningham Hazel Southard Smith, 78 Lillian Clifton Wood, 84 Arthur Drewey Chilton, Jr., 82

STONEVILLE Arbealy “Bealie” Martin, 95 Paul Edward Hurley, 83 James Walter "J.W." Davis, 87 Jackie Donnill Shelton, 69 Katie Nichole Joyce, 33 Hartie S. Price, 89 Moyer Lee Coleman, 63

WENTWORTH & COUNTY AT LARGE Robert Lenzy "Poochie" Clark Hattie Everette Barham Coltrane, 88 Claude Eldridge Gammon, Jr., 62 David "Porter" Kemp, Sr., 70 Ruby Perdue Shields,71 Mavis Wall Stiers, 87 Keister Troy King, 87 Roy Dillard Eanes, 75

Grief Recovery Support Group

GriefShare & Divorce Care groups meet every Monday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at GROWING OAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH 2270 Harrington Hwy, Eden, NC

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PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP AT EDEN LIBRARY Katherin Crouch, of Katherin Crouch Photography, will be conducting a workshop in the Eden Library, 598 S. Pierce Street, Eden, on March 26th.

Katherin started her photography business in 2006 and has done pictures for weddings, engagements, family portraits and dance recitals. She also has done numerous pictures of children including her own.

Katherin will be going over the process of using your camera to ensure you get the best shots of your subject. She will discuss natural and artificial lighting, how to frame shots, zoom usage, and outdoor and indoor photography. She will also give tips on selecting the best camera to suit your needs.

Mark your calendars now and plan to attend!

GALLERY

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The Gallery of the Fine Arts Festival of Rockingham County will present a photography show

by Rick & Judy Wall and Thomas Barbour.

An opening reception will be held on March 6 from 5pm 9pm at The Gallery located at 217 SW Market Street, Reidsville.

The reception is sponsored

by Judy & Rick Wall, ChinquaPenn Plantation, and Mom’s Kitchen. Music will be provided

by Veronica Jones.

Regular viewing hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10am - 4pm.

The upcoming April Artist will be Cynthia Rouse.

The Gallery is always looking for artists to show and musicians to play. Call 336-349-2060 for details or information.

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PEOPLE’S VOICES

HEARD,

Amelia W. Dallas, GRI, CSP New Home Specialist

POPULAR DECISION MADE In the aftermath of a earlier meeting of the Board of Commissioners which was held at the Rockingham County High School Auditorium due to high turnout expectations, and a follow up public meeting with an overflow crowd on February 23, the decision was made to reverse property tax revaluation.

Citizens cheered when the board passed down the decision to return real property tax values to last year’s levels, and delay the process until 2011.

After over an hour of discussion on the matter, Commissioner Harold Bass made the motion in favor of delaying the revaluation of property,

which is a four step process starting with the vote to rescind the previous resolution which set January 1, 2009 as the new revaluation date, as well as rescind the September 2008 resolution to establish the new schedule of values. The third action to be taken was to adopt a resolution returning the values back to the 2003 level and set a new date for the 2011 revaluation. The resolution to put these things in motion was passed 5-0.

The citizens in attendance breathed a sigh of relief after the decision was made, believing the revaluation was not only done in a haphazard way, but that the timing with the economy in such bad

shape was a disastrous move.

County Manager Tom Robinson answered several questions raised by the first group of citizens in the earlier meeting concerning the tax administrators and appraisal staff qualifications and the reasoning behind using local instead of farming the appraisal out of state.

The result is some additional expenses the county will have to cover for reprogramming the old values back into the system and mailing out new notices.

The county plans to use the new schedule of values from the revaluation in the process which will take effect in 2011.

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EDEN COUNCIL DECISIONS In December the state’s General Assembly amended House Bill 933 to make it unlawful for registered sex offenders to be in places regularly frequented by minors. This amendments noted areas holding “regularly scheduled education, recreational, or social programs.” Most felt this definition doesn’t go far enough to protect our youth.

Therefore, Johnny Farmer , Eden’s Director of Parks & Recreation and City Attorney Erin Gilley worked together to create a little tighter regulation.

Eden City Council voted on February 17 to accept an ordinance barring ex offenders from the city’s parks, athletic fields, recreation centers, greenway trails and river-access points.

Other than for the purpose of

SCHOOL DECISIONS POSTPONED The Rockingham County School board put off decision as to start work on four schools or two at this time until the March 9th meeting. This will give the citizens a chance to voice their concerns before the final decision is made.

The four projects include Draper Elementary, Douglass Elementary, Reidsville High School, and Stoneville.

With available funds falling near $35 million, the money could run short quickly considering the expected costs of the Douglass and Draper projects is $28 million.

The next meeting is March 9 at 6pm at the administrative office located at 511 Harrington Hwy., Eden.

Recommendations will be decided by Shotwell and Holcomb to present to the board at that time.

voting, if a person is found in violation of the ordinance they will be guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor and fined no more than $500 and/or get 30 days in jail.

Signs will be posted at the entrance of all parks.

An amendment to the ordinance pertaining to fowl (chickens) was considered after many complaints came into city hall concerning the smell and noise of the animals kept inside the city limits. The original ordinance read that farm animal including fowl can be kept inside the city limits if they are over 100 feet from another dwelling. The new ordinance would prohibit any property owner from keeping chickens or any other fowl outside the main dwelling on the premises. This motion did not pass as written. It was sent back for the staff to refine and look at the situation from a nuisance standpoint.

Council approved a motion to hold a public hearing about closing part of E. Harris Place and Hidden Valley Drive. This

hearing will be held on March 24th.

Also approved was a request my Mr. Clarence Evans for sewer to be extended to property that he owns just across the line into Virginia. The property contains warehouses that he owns that he is trying to market for economic development. The property adjoins Wright Company property near Northridge on Friendly Road. The Wright Company has indicated their willingness to permit the easement. Evans is required to pay for all of the installation costs. He was given approval contingent upon the City having capacity to accept the sewer at the time the new development is proposed.

Four appointments were made including Matt Smith and Beck Shomali to the Eden Planning Board, Terry Shelton to the Board of Adjustments and Jennifer Griffin (Ward 7) to the Community Appearance Commission.

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FROM THE PUBLISHER Hello Eden and Rockingham County. We hope you are all looking to the future with bright eyes, and not watching so much tv that it depresses you!.

We have now went through our first two bimonthly issues, and this is our third. There have been mistakes made, as I knew there would be, but my clients are very understanding, and the readers just overlook my goofs. Thanks to both groups for your patience.

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An agreement between Rockingham Community College and Greensboro College, signed Feb. 18 by the two institutions presidents, Dr. Robert Keys (RCC) and Dr. Craven Williams (Greensboro College), allows students seeking a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice to earn it on the RCC campus.

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We hope you all continue to support us as a locally owned business and to support each other.

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Support us, support each other. We are investing in Rockingham County’s Quality of Life. You should, too!

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the fastest growing programs at the two-year level,” said Keys.

“Therefore, offering it at a fouryear level made sense.”

Those seeking the four-year degree will take general education and entry level criminal justice courses from RCC instructors. Upper level courses will be taught by Greensboro College and RCC instructors. These include kinesiology, ethics, court procedure, constitutional law, community policing, criminalistics and more.

“This agreement represents another great stride in bringing additional career options to the people of Rockingham County,” said RCC president, Dr. Robert Keys. “The cooperative efforts of Greensboro College and Rockingham Community College are continuing to expand for the mutual benefit of both colleges, but mostly for the students wishing to pursue four-year degrees without the expense and inconvenience of leaving Rockingham County. We look forward to exploring additional cooperative programs in the future.”

Williams echoed the sentiment. “We are thrilled to have this continuing partnership with Rockingham Community College,” he said. “We hope more opportunities will be forthcoming for local citizens to get a four-year degree without leaving Rockingham County.”

Tuition for the third and fourth years will be comparable to that of state institutions and will be paid to Greensboro College.

“We feel that we have a number of current students and alum-

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ni who will benefit from this new program,” said Sandi Gann, RCC’s dean of business and technologies division.

“We are delighted that our students will be able to continue their education in a familiar, local facility with small classes and individual attention.”

The four-year program will begin at RCC in August 2009.

For more information, call Anne Wade at 342-4261, ext. 2145.

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BOOZE IT & LOSE IT CAMPAIGN Gov. Mike Easley announced in January that state and local law enforcement officers issued citations to 4,430 motorists for driving while impaired during the holiday “Booze It & Lose It” campaign.

The campaign, which ran from Dec. 1, 2008 to Jan. 4, yielded 155,067 traffic and criminal citations statewide.

“I thank our state and local law enforcement officers for their efforts during the holidays to keep our roads safe and to remove impaired drivers from our highways,” Easley said.

“Their hard work helped more families enjoy the holidays with their loved ones and not become tragic statistics.”

During the campaign, which

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was sponsored by the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, officers conducted nearly 16,000 sobriety checkpoints and dedicated patrols.

Officers issued 10,140 safety belt and 1,599 child passenger safety violations as well as 50,719 speeding violations and 3,335 drug charges. In addition, they apprehended 1,128 fugitives from justice and recovered 212 stolen vehicles.

The new year will feature a number of traffic safety enforcement campaigns sponsored by the Governor’s Highway Safety Program. The current schedule (subject to change and additions) is: • March 13-17: St. Patrick’s Day “Booze It & Lose It” • March 30-April 5: “No Need 2

Speed” • May 18-31: “Click It or Ticket” • June 29-July 5: Operation Firecracker “Booze It & Lose It” • Aug. 21-Sept.7: Labor Day “Booze It & Lose It” • Oct. 30-Nov. 1: Halloween “Booze It & Lose It” • Nov. 16-29: “No Need 2 Speed” • Dec. 4 - Jan. 3, 2010: Holiday “Booze It & Lose It” County-by-county citation totals are available at: www.ncdot.org/programs/ghsp/n ews For more information regarding “Booze It & Lose It,” call the Governor’s Highway Safety Program at (919) 7333083, or visit their Web site at: www.ncdot.org/programs/ghsp

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"Community Accents" Weekdays, live at 8:30 a.m. and rebroadcast at 6:30 p.m. The area's premier public affairs program. Friday, March 6 - Robert Cardwell, Fire Marshall/Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator for Rockingham County, and Jason Stogner, Emergency Management Coordinator, discuss severe weather. "Community Accents" is sponsored by Home Savings Bank.

"Let's Talk" - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, live at 11:30 a.m. and rebroadcast at 6:00 p.m.

Trading Post/Swap Shop, free classifieds, community conversa-

tion, local and national guests, bluegrass music. Friday, March 6 - Bluegrass Music Spotlight: Whitetop Mountain Band.

Interview with Emily Spencer, and music from their new Mountain Roads Recordings CD. "9:00 Information Hour" Weekday mornings - Annette and Mike Moore - Local News, Community Calendar, Area Obituaries, Birthday Club/Wedding Anniversary Time, Daily Direction, Family Health, Earth & Sky, Isla Earth, All Things Southern, Winning at Home, Creation Moments.

"House Calls" - Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., originating from Morehead Memorial

GARDEN OF EDEN SENIOR CENTER 508 Orchard Drive, Eden Following is the scoop on senior activities that are planned for this month. Please look over the lists and join in on the fun, information and adventures that are offered.

If you are a senior and have not yet done so, please feel free to contact the Senior Center at our new location of 508 Orchard Drive by calling 627-4711. They can provide you with even more information about their programs Bus trips planned to the • Blood Pressure checks free on Biltmore House, Pigeon Forge Fridays from 9-12 and Myrtle Beach. Call the cen- • Quilt Guild Meeting March ter for details.

12th at 1:00 pm • Legal Aid- March 12 at 10am • New!! FREE to anyone!

Lawyer will be seeing seniors Scrapbooking, Fridays at 1 p.m. free of charge to help with ques- Collect your photos and memorations and concerns. Come pre- bilia and put it in a photo safe pared with all your questions book. Learn creative ways to written down so that you don‚t decorate the pages. Make a book forget what to ask. Call 1-800- for someone else for graduation, 951-2257 for appt. marriage keepsake, a baby book • Bingo Bash held at the Senior for grandchildren etc. call for Center 627-4711. Everyone is more information on what you welcome!! March 16 at 9am need to start.

• Bingo at the Bridge Street • Open craft time - Tuesdays at Recreation Center on March 17 1pm. Bring your own craft to at 1pm, bring a $1 prize. Call work on or share with others or 623-5559 for details. learn a new craft. Just come • Line Dance Class -every enjoy the company of others as Monday at 10 am. you sit & sew, knit etc. For ques• Red Hat Society- March 10th tions about the craft of the month • Rook - Every Wednesday at call the center at 627-4711.

1:00 pm at the Senior Center.

•You can REGISTER NOW thru • Friends Club Meets every April 1st for senior games. Pick Tuesday at 10am except the 4th up a form at the senior center.

Tuesday they meet at a local • Classes offered through RCC restaurant at 1pm. Friends Club which are free to seniors 65 & special guests this month will be up Kenny Rorrer to tell about Digital Camera Charlie Poole history. Kelly Basic Computer Skills Classes Stultz will tell us about Edens Basic Internet Classes history. Exercise Exercise- Knitting & Crocheting Monday- Wednesday-Friday at 1 stroke painting class the center at 8:30 and 8:15 on Watercolor painting class bingo day.

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Hospital in Eden. Hosts, Kerry Faunce, Morehead marketing director and Torrey Goard, community health educator. This program is also available at www.morehead.org.

Christian Programming Monday-Friday 11:00-11:15 a.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sunday 6:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Complete program schedule and available times at www.RockinghamCountyRadio. com.

Expanded Weather Coverage - starting in March get the WXII-12 WeatherPlus Forecast on the air and online.

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E vents HEALTH NOTES TREATING DIABETIC WOUNDS 12:30pm, Tuesday, March 10 at the Ridgeway Branch Library, sponsored by Morehead Hosp. Dr. Roy Kes, Medical Director of Morehead’s Would Healing Center, will present. This is free and open to the public. Call 336-627-8510 to register and reserve your free lunch.

ASSESSING COLON CANCER RISKS 12 Noon, Thursday, March 19 Madison Mayflower Restaurant Join Heather Syrylo with the American Cancer Society to learn screening guidelines for colon cancer, prevention, early detection and treatment options.

Free and open to the public. For a free lunch register

by Monday, March 16. 336-627-8510.

HEARING LOSS 12 noon, Thursday, March 26 Morehead Hosp. Downstairs Classroom.

Join Audiologist Mary Ann Allen to learn about the structure and function of the ear, signs and symptoms of hearing loss and how it affects the world around us.

Free an open to the public. Free lunch provided to those who register by Monday March 23. Call 336627-8510.

WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR FREE to Public! Door Prizes! Bring a Friend!

Come taste the most nutritious and delicious beverage you will ever drink. Learn about health and prosperity. Every Wednesday evening at 7pm 594 Pierce St, Eden, NC (next to library) 627-4325 for info/direction • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Tuesdays & Fridays - Rock of Eden Spray Methodist 8-9pm AL-ANON - Fri’s - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous 8pm - Rock of Eden Spray Methodist Wed’s - Morehead Hosp. Dining Room - Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm HIV/AIDS Meetings Held Monthly. For more information contact 800-924-3193 Teresa Hart

ACOA ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS 6pm. every Thursday Morehead Hosp. Downstairs Classroom

SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS 7 pm - 8:30pm, Tues, March 17 Morehead Mem. Hospital Downstairs Classroom For more info call Brenda Moore at 336-623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6pm.

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MANAGEMENT MOREHEAD AT THE MALL Please call 627-0409, 8 am-5pm to register for Chronic Disease Mang. classes. Physician referral required • CARDIAC WELLNESS • CARDIAC REHABILITATION • DIABETES MANAGEMENT • OPEN GYM • PULMONARY REHAB PRGM. • SMOKING CESSATION BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP 7pm - Monday, March 16 Morehead Hospital Main Conference Room For more information call 336-623-3725 LOOK GOOD/FEEL BETTER 10am - noon, Monday, March 16 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Call 336-623-9713 to register.

Community of Hope Support Group 10:30am - Wednesday, March 18 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center - Conf. Room Helping patients and family members cope with cancer. Call Anita Fox 336-623-9713 PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP 2pm, Tuesday, March 17 Morehead Hosp. Educational Classroom HOUSE CALLS CALL IN RADIO SHOW 11:30am - Every Wednesday 1490 WLOE AM - 1420 WMYN AM.

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CLASSES AND JOB SEEKER SERVICES offered at Goodwill Industries of Central NC Community Resource Center of Reidsville. Call 336-637-1010 to register and for additional information. Employability Skills, GED Classes, English as a 2nd Language: For non-native speakers who want to develop better English speaking skills, Census Testing for the 2010 Census, Introduction to Computers/Basic Computer & Keyboarding Class, Software for Career Development (HRD) Advanced Computer Class, Money Smart (HRD), Job Search Boot Camp, Resume Development, Free Computer/ Internet, phone and fax access for job search or educational purposes.

MOMS IN TOUCH Spray Baptist Church. 745 Church St., Eden.

Moms in Touch International is a group of mothers, grandmothers, aunt or friends who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. We know our children face much pressure t school nd to “stand in the gap” through prayer is the best gift we can give, kindergarten through college.

Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30 - Information 336-6232567, Reva.

TO ALL 1957 CLASSMATES TRI-CITY HIGH SCHOOL The class mates of 1957 will meet for lunch the first Monday of each month at the Whistle-Jacket Restaurant - Eden, N.C. 1:00pm. Spouses and Friends are welcome. Please come and join in the fellowship. For more information please call Adrian DeHart 336-613-7645 or Betty Warren 336-623-8046.

YOGA CLASSES - Terri Lea, certified Yoga instructor at In Touch. Beginner & Intermediate Welcome - - 118-A Arbor Lane, Eden. 623-9138 to register EDEN - CITYHALL - EDEN ROOM Ongoing Classes Tues’ 8:30-9:45am or CB Hut - Boone Rd., Eden, Weds. 6pm-7:15pm $72 for 6 week session or $15 per class (must have min. number of students, class sizes limited, reg. early) REIDSVILLE Raymond James Fin. Services - Old Wilkerson Funeral Home Ongoing Classes , Monday nights - Limited space 6:00-7:15pm - $72 for 6 week session or $15 per class (must have min. number of students, class sizes limited, reg. early) TANG SOO DO KARATE classes for ages 6 and up held each Tuesday and Thursday at the Boone Road Comm.Center from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Call instructor Chuck Garcia at 623-3971 for more information.

PARENT/CHILD EDUCATION INFANT CPR 6:30pm - 8pm Thursday, March 19 Morehead Hosp. Education Classroom.

Instructors certified by the American Heart Association.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CLUB BRUNCH March 19, 9:30 - 11:30am The “Old” Presb. Church - 432 Bridge St., Eden Special Feature: Anthony Hearn from Rosewood Primitive Design in Eden will instruct on the making of Bows.

Speaker: Bonnie Clark “It Takes A Village or The Power of Forgiveness” - growing up in a tight knit community.

Music: Heart Strings Trio form Eden. Including Debbie Wilson, Jeff Loftis and Fred Smith Cost is $9.00 at the door and reservations are required by March 16th before noon. Complimentary child care is available with res.. Contact: Shelby Baker @ 939-2230 or Mary B. Robertson @ 3421524.

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BUYING SEMINAR TO BE HELD Atkinson Real Estate and Home Savings Bank invite you to attend “Find, Finance, & Buy the Right Home!” The seminar is a step-by-step guide for homebuyers that will help you work more effectively with the lenders, real estate agents, sellers, lawyers, and others on your “Home-buying team.” Hope to see you at the Eden Chamber of Commerce, Sunday, March 22nd at 2:00pm. Light refreshments will be served. The seminar is free of charge and all potential home buyers are invited to attend. Happy House Hunting!!

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E vents “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” Meet every 2nd Thursday of the month at 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg (Madison) You do not have to be a vet to attend.

GRIEFSHARE & DIVORCE CARE Support groups for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them or needing help healing from pain of separation or divorce. Every Mon. from 6:30- 8:00pm, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Hwy., Eden. Call 623-1114, 558-5947 or visit www.growingoaks.org ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY OF ROCK. CO. Meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month in Reidsville at the Holiday Inn Express off of 29 N at 2:00 p.m. 336-207-8796 or 336-392-6994.

TOPS 486 - EDEN - (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Every Monday Evening at the Central Christian Church 233 E. Stadium Dr.. - For men, women, children (7 and older.) Weigh-in starts 5:30pm Program from 6:00-7:00 Free visit. Othola 6238318 or Brenda 627-1086 MINORITY BUSINESS ASSOC. Meets 1st Monday of each month at 6:00pm - G&D Recording - Washington St. Call Butch at 627-7600 for details.

EDEN’S WOMEN’S CLUB - 3rd Thurs. of month - 7pm. Call 623-7290 for locations.

(MOPS) MOTHERS’ PRESCHOOLERS Held the 1st &3rd Tuesday of Each month from 9:30- Noon at Kings Highway Christian Church.

Call Virginia Goodman at 623-3400 or church at 627-1766.

Cash or Food Stamps. Growing Oaks Community Church 2270 Harrington Hwy. Eden 336-558-4035. Debit or Credit Card orders at www.angelfoodministries.com

SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP meets at Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry St., Eden. Dinner, child care provided.

Door prizes. Meeting sponsored by the Rockingham Co. Partnership for Children, Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center, and WalMart. Meetings are free to participants. Call Beverly at 342-9676 to register.

MUSIC AT THE BARN Tuesdays 7pm the door open at the Barn, 151 Gant Road, Eden. Bluegrass music & jam sessions. Free to public.

Headliners are featured from 8pm - 9:15 and then there is jamming until everyone is ready to go home!

• March 10 - Hwy 61 • March 17 - Mike Jones • March 24 - Larry Workman • March 31 - Open Jam • April 7 - Dan River Bluegrass

MEALS SALVATION ARMY Free Meals To Those In Need. Monday thru Friday 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden - The office will also be closed on New Years day. Now Sunday 9:30 worship 11am sunday School. Capt John Sikes

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NUTRITION SITES - COUNTYWIDE Meals served Mon.-Thurs., Noon - LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION CENTER 400 Bridge St., Eden 623-5343 - MADISON/MAYODAN NUTRITION SITE - 300 S. 2nd Avenue, Mayodan - REIDSVILLE SENIOR CENTER - 201 N. Washington Street, Reidsville - HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION CENTER 1151 Sardis Church Road, Madison (Huntsville Community)

THEATRE GUILD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY PRESENTS: MONSTER IN THE CLOSET March 6 - 8, 7:30pm and March 7th also at 10:30am, March 8 2:30pm. Every monster knows that he is supposed to watch over his assigned child, not play with toys and not get caught in the act! What will happen when Emily has all her friends over for a sleepover and they try to capture Murray, the monster in the closet?

Presented in the Advanced Technologies Building Auditorium. For tickets call the Theatre Guild at RCC 336-627-0228.

ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES Orders will be taken for the March menu on the following days: March 11 4:30 - 6:30PM, March 12 4:30-7:00PM, March 13 10:30AM-1:00PM.

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BLUESTONE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Pelham, NC. You are cordially invited to attend a celebration for Rev. John B. Doe, Jr., as he celebrates 50 years of Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This glorious celebration will be held Sunday, March 8 at 3pm. For more information call 336-589-9301.

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All of the following are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • Friday, March 6 - 10am - 2:30pm - NC DOT, Wentworth - 191 Hwy 65, Wentworth • Monday, March 9 - 2pm - 6:30pm Walmart - 6711 NC Hwy 135 - Mayodan • Wednesday, March 11 - 10am - 2:30pm RCC Whitcomb Student Center, Hwy 65 Wentworth • Wednesday, March 11 - 8:30am - 2:00pm Morehead High School, 134 N. Pierce St., Eden • Tuesday, March 17 - 1:30pm - 6pm Huntsville Elem. School. 2020 Sardis Church Rd. Madison • Friday, March 20 - 10am 2:30pm ARC Reidsville - 3692 Hwy. 14, Reidsville • Saturday, March 21 - 10am - 2:30pm Mt. Carmel UMC - Reidsville, 361 Mt. Carmel Church Rd. • Wednesday, March 25 - 8:30am - 1:30pm Reidsville High School, 1901 South Park Drive

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only $100 . There is a need for Bee Sponsors which will receive a team entry in the Spellin’ Bee, logo and name on a “presenting sponsor board” at the event, advertising in media publicity and sponsors will also appear in publicity photos for the Spellin’ Bee. This event has always been a lot of fun with spectators cheering for their team and the judges putting on their own show.

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The Eden Chamber of Commerce will hold its 5th Annual Spellin’ Bee on Tuesday, March 17th. The team dinner will be from 5:30 - 6:15 and the Spellin’ Bee begins at 6:30pm.

The event will again be held at the Morehead High School Cafeteria.

The proceeds from this event goes toward helping provide scholarship for Morehead High School students who wish to continue their education in a Technical Program at Rockingham Community College.

There will also be a 50/50 raffle with the winner receiving 50% of the money collected and the other half going into the scholarship fund. $1.00 buys one ticket; $5.00 buys six tickets.

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• Grenade in School On February 16th, Rockingham County Middle School Deputy Shane Bullins was met by a 6th grade student with a concern of another student having a hand grenade at the school.

The student suspected of having the grenade was approached, and a disarmed grenade was found inside his book bag.

Appropriate disciplinary was given the student.

• Tax Prep - Volunteers will be available at the Eden Library to help anyone with their taxes preparation through April 14.

Tax preparers are there Mondays 1-5pm, Tuesdays 102pm, There will be a special Saturday session held February 21 from 10am - 2pm.

Tax forms are available at all times in the entrance of the Library.

• The Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale will be held on May 15th - 9-6 and May 16th - 9-4 . There will be a special pre-sale for Friends members only on May 14th, 68. Donations may be dropped off anytime the Library is open.

• Danville continues to look at the Mega Business Park going at the end of Berry Hill Road in Virginia. The project is expected to cost some $7 million and take 3 or more years to complete.

Rockingham Public Library The cost to be a sponsor is $250. Please contact the Eden Chamber of Commerce, located at 678 S. Van Buren Rd., Eden or fax 336-623-8800. If you have questions contact by phone at 336-623-3336 or email info@edenchamber.com for more information.

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Edgar Allan Poe’s life is shrouded in tragedy: death, alcoholism, abandonment, rejection.

But the genius mind that wrote so hauntingly of mystery and melancholy also enjoyed fame through works such as The Raven, Masque of the Red Death, and The Tell-Tale Heart.

A master of the macabre, Poe understood horror was psychological and he used that knowledge well in his writing.

He also started the detective novel genre which lay the groundwork for later fiction, including Arthur Conan Doyle’s immensely popular Sherlock Holmes series.

Some say he was mad.

Some say on drugs. It’s true about periods of depression, heavy gambling, and heavy drinking. But mad? Addicted?

On March 10, funny, energetic and popular lecturer and former university professor, Dr. Elliott Engel, will present “The Tortured Genius of Edgar Allan Poe” at Rockingham Community College. Engel has taught courses at NC State University, the University of North CarolinaChapel Hill, and Duke University. He now resides in Raleigh.

The lecture will be held at noon in the Whitcomb Student Center Upper Lounge. General admission tickets are $5. RCC faculty, staff, and students are admitted free with proper identification. For more information, call 342-4261.

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BUSINESS

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In a special joint program of The Small Business Center and the Small Business and Technology Development Center there will be the following seminar held: • Business Success in Tough Times - this program will address concerns related to the current economic realty. To succeed you must be pro-active in conserving cash, protecting assets, reducing costs, improving efficiencies and in keeping and growing your customer base.

A proactive attitude is important and success requires a plan. We will identify local, state and federal sources of help and how to begin to make the most critical step... Take action!

Join a panel of experts, and Cathy Wheeler of the SBC, Mac McCumber, SBTDC, and Debi Joyce, SBC Counselor on March 19th for section #13393 at RCC in Room ADT - 105 from 6:pm 8:30pm. The class is free to anyone, so call Cathy Wheeler to reserve your seat at 336-3424216.

To register call 336-3424261, ext. 2316.• March 17 How to Publish Your Book Now - Have you always dreamed of publishing a book, but didn’t know where to begin? Author, L. Diane Wolfe walks you through the steps, from creating a marketable product to distribution.

All of the options available will be outlined, including the incredible potential of the Internet as a resource and platform for your work, as well as options for articles and manuscripts. Anyone

serious about writing is encouraged to attend this lively seminar.

Section #12614.

• March 24 - How to Deal with Diversity in the Workplace Just in case you have not noticed, the rules about diversity have changed and keep changing!

Come and find out about the impact diversity is having on everyone. Diversity is in every aspect of today’s business, from marketing to hiring. Unless you are making positive changes, you may be losing business and professional respect.

Join nationally known speaker, Dale J. Metz as he shares ideas to help in these rapidly changing times. Section #12616.

The County Business and Technology Center Technology Series is also free and is held at the • March 12, 2009, 5pm - 7pm.

Using Google to Advertise Your Business. Instructor is Ron Shaffer. Google has become the preferred search engine on the Internet. Shouldn’t your business show up if someone “Googles” the product or service you sell! If you have tried to move your business up in Google’s rankings using natural search techniques with no success, then its time to try Google Adwords. if you want your ad to appear at the top or to the right of Google searches, you need to try Google Adwords.

This workshop will show you how to get started.

• March 19 - 5pm - 7pm - Are Any of Your Customers Using Your Website? Ron Shafer will

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lead the discussion. If your business has a website, you need to know how well it is working for you. this workshop will demonstrate how to set up Google Analytics for your website, a program that tracks how many visitors come to your site, from what city, how they located you, which pages they visited, and much more. Section #13395 • March 26 - 5pm - 7pm - Email Marketing - Do’s and Don’ts. Section # 13399.

Customers are the most important part of any business. Without customers you will not stay in business long. This workshop will increase your understanding of your customers and how you need to treat them. Don’t forget, happy customers are paying customers!

–––––– Other classes include the Tuesday Series at RCC also in room ADT-105. These classes are free, registration is recommended at 336=342-44261, ext. 2316.

Rockingham Community College is the site for the Tuesday Series. Each class below will be held at RCC in Room ADT-105 from 6pm - 8:30.

• March 10th Funny Sells Program on How to Use Humor as a Tool in Life and Business.

We’ve all heard about the health benefits of laughter and about how you can relieve tension. But have we learned how to use humor as a tool - to get hired, to make customers remember us, to help with product choices, and to make ourselves stand our against all competitions? One of the most important qualities sought after in potential employees is a sense of humor.

Humor makes a politician’s ratings spike instantly. It is the funny salesperson customers are drawn to. Simply put, a good sense of humor makes us all more successful and likable. Funny Sells!

Come and enjoy Kelly Swanson, award-winning comedian and motivational speaker. In this program you will learn how to use humor to survive life these days and how to become more successful in business. You will laugh your way through it!

Section #12613.

REGISTRATION First Presbyterian Church 582 Southwood Drive, Eden PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION 2009-2010 Friday, March 13, 2009 • 8am-12 Noon • Church Members • Children currently enrolled and siblings, past and present.

Friday, March 20, 2009 • 8am - 12 Noon.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. If preschool is closed for either Friday due to inclement weather, registration will be held the following Monday.

Come to Covered Entrance at side of church and follow the signs.

For further information call FPC at 623-4271 or preschool Director at 623-5436 We do not discriminate against race or religion.

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POINT OF TRAINING Local law enforcement officers, school resource officers, emergency personnel and communications officers learned first hand about mental illness via a crisis intervention program held Feb. 16-20 at Rockingham Community College.

“One out of every four individuals will suffer a mental illness in their life,” said Chris Hoina, retired Cary Police Department lieutenant and current crisis intervention trainer.

This large number of sufferers has created difficulties within the community of law enforcement and emergency responders.

Either the individual receives no treatment or an officer is taken away from his duties while waiting for the individual to be treated or admitted into a medical facility. It is not uncommon for the latter to take over eight hours.

Complications in handling the

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The Eden Family YMCA will again be the site of fun and games when they celebrate Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18, from 10am until 2pm.

This event is free to the public and will begin with a Fun Run of one mile. There will be games, refreshments, exhibitions, Child ID, face painting and a children’s story time with Buggles the Clown. The event will offer an inflatable obstacle course for older children and a bounce house for younger children.

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The county schools will begin their Kindergarten registration April 1 to 3 and again April 13 through April 30.

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cers with site visits to local facilities which serve the mentally ill.

Perhaps most illuminating to the trainees were the panel discussions, which brought officers face-to-face with individuals suffering from mental illness and/or their family members.

“It has been an eye-opener,” said Susan Hall, a trainee and director of 911 services in Rockingham County. “But we have learned ways to deal with the mentally ill in order to bring about a positive outcome.”

As host of the program on campus, RCC BLET Director, George Ferguson, said, “This is one step in providing information to law enforcement and the community about mental health issues. We were happy to partner with Craig Cardwell, director of the Annie Penn Trust Foundation, to bring this training to our local community.”

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mentally ill have also arisen from officers unfamiliar with these illnesses and from citizens unfamiliar with the laws.

Therefore, for one week crisis intervention trainees heard voices, dealt with suicide, faced dementia, and examined drugs.

They learned symptoms, discussed disorders and put it all together in a series of crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.

“I think it is important to help individuals understand mental illness is a disease,” said Ric Bruton community relations specialist with the RockinghamAlamance-Caswell Local Management Entity (LME), which sponsored the week-long training. LME is an agency of the NC Department of Mental Health.

Bruton facilitated understanding of the issues by bringing in specialists and providing offi-

event ID# 1707430, $20 Registration Fee, kids 12 and under are free.

Be sure to come to the Kennedy Street YMCA for a great, fun-filled, family day.

The Eden YMCA would also like to announce the following items: • Baseball Registration until midMarch • Friday Nite Live and Middle School Mania March 13th 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm. $5 members and $8 non-members • Lifesaving Classes March 21,22, April 25 and 26, May 2 and 3. Cost=$250 • Lifesaving Recertification May 16 and 17. Cost=$25.

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tary schools to be holding Kindergarten.

Children aged 5 on or before August 31, 2009 will be eligible to attend kindergarten. Parents who miss the registration will still be able to sign up prior to starting day on a walk-in basis.

Information needed to register your child: Social Security Card, Certified Birth Certificate, proof of residence (a street address).

Students should apply at their district school regardless of whether they plan to apply for a transfer out-of-district. Transfer forms will be available April 1 at each school and at the Central Office on Harrington Hwy. For more information call your local school or Cammie Hall, director of elementary programs at 627-2690. You may send your question by email to: chall@rock.k-12.nc.us.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY READS, KIDS & ADULTS The Friends of the Library Rockingham Reads program has chosen two books, Becoming Naomi Leon for the youth and Same Kind of Different as Me for the adult selection.

Becoming Naomi Leon is the story of a young girl whose last name, Outlaw, haunts her childhood. She finds solace and support form her brother and grandmother with whom she lives. Multiple copies, as well as a taped version are available to library patrons.

The adult selection, Same

Kind of Different as Me, brings together two people from very different backgrounds who find common ground seeking their own humanity. Multiple copies and tapes are also available.

Discussion dates are March 9, 7pm Reidsville Library March 12, noon RCC Owens March 16, 7pm Mayodan Library March 19, 7pm Stoneville at Vera Holland Community Center We hope you will read one or both selections and join us at one of the discussion groups.

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NURSING

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Real Food for a Real Deal!

BOARD APPROVAL The North Carolina Board of Nursing is a statewide governing body responsible for the accreditation of state nursing programs and licensure of nursing graduates. It also serves as the final authority for those working in the field.

Therefore, it was serious when Rockingham Community College students’ scores slipped on the registered nurse (RN) board of nursing exam in 2006 and on both the RN and licensed practical nurse (LPN) exams in 2007. As a result, the state nursing board put both programs on warning status.

“All health science educational programs, such as our LPN and RN programs, receive ongoing accreditation based upon outcomes defined by a governing body,” said Tom Harding, dean of RCC’s health sciences division.

“Currently, programs are placed on warning status if test scores for first-time takers of the nursing board examinations do not meet or exceed ninety-five percent of the national pass rate for the last three-year period.”

While most RCC students passed the state exams on subsequent tries, the nursing board does not consider those results when tabulating pass rates.

Taking action, RCC administrators and faculty aggressively sought ways to help students learn the material and prepare for

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the exam. Changes in teaching methods were incorporated into the classroom and clinical settings. “Mr. Sims,” a highly advanced programmed human simulator was purchased to enhance learning. A clinical fellows program, which paired one student with one staff member, was started in clinical settings on a limited basis. RCC’s nursing instructors completed a 45-hour curriculum development course.

New equipment was purchased and admission criteria into the programs were raised.

These measures made a remarkable difference. In 2008, 100 percent of the RN students and 93 percent of the LPN students passed the state board examinations on their first try.

The national pass rate averaged 86-87 percent for RN students and 88-89 percent for LPN students.

Once a program is put on warning status, the state board typically determines whether or not to return it to full approval based on a three-year average of student pass rates. It is not difficult to receive full approval if a program, such as RCC’s LPN program, only exhibits low scores for one year. However, it is almost unheard of for a program to quickly receive full approval after exhibiting two years of low scores.

And yet, that is what happened

with RCC’s RN program. In a highly unusual move, the board took the RN program off warning status before its three-year average pass rate met the board’s mandated level.

Explaining the board’s decision, David Kalbacker, director of public information for the board said, “Rockingham Community College's associate degree program demonstrated significant progress in meeting the NCLEX Standard (state board exam).

The current year's pass rate exceeded 95 percent of the current year’s national pass rate.

Such significant progress is to be commended.”

As for the LPN program, Kalbacker said, “The practical nursing program was returned to full approval status because it met the requirement as stated in the rule.”

Noting the improvements, RCC President, Dr. Robert Keys, said, “We are delighted that the North Carolina board of Nursing has recognized the excellent work the college has done in restoring the quality of our nursing programs.

The performance of our nursing graduates on the NCLEX,” he said, “indicates the quality of our faculty and the quality of the clinical experiences for students.

The college is now positioned and committed to maintaining this standard for the future.”

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In the last several months, the Eden Fire Department has seen an unusually high call volume involving older adults. One of the goals for our department is to educate adults 65 and older on fire safety and the importance of having an escape plan. Our older adults are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires compared to the population at large.

This group of adults makes up 12 percent of the population and it’s very important to take the necessary steps to keep them safe.

Below are some safety tips the National Fire Protection Association offers as guidelines to help you escape: · Keep it low If you don’t live in an apartment building, consider sleeping in a room on the ground floor in order to make emergency escape easier.

Make sure that smoke alarms are installed in every sleeping room and outside any sleeping areas. Have a telephone installed where you sleep in case of emergency. When looking for an apartment or high-rise home, look for one with an automatic sprinkler system. Sprinklers can extinguish a home fire in less time that it takes for the fire department to arrive. · Sound the alarm The majority of fatal fires occur when people are sleeping, and because smoke can put you into a

deeper sleep rather than waking you, it’s important to have a mechanical early warning of a fire to ensure that you wake up. If anyone in your household is deaf or if your own hearing is diminished, consider installing a smoke alarm that uses a flashing light or vibration to alert you to a fire emergency. Ask the Eden Fire Department for a list of product manufacturers. · Do the drill Conduct your own, or participate in, regular fire drills to make sure you know what to do in the event of a home fire. If you or someone you live with cannot escape alone, designate a member of the household to assist, and decide on backups in case the designee isn’t home. Fire drills are also a good opportunity to make sure that everyone is able to hear and respond to smoke alarms. · Open up Make sure that you are able to open all doors and windows in your home. Locks and pins should open easily from inside.

(Some apartment and high-rise buildings have windows designed not to open.) If you have security bars on doors or windows, they should have emergency release devices inside so that they can be opened easily.

These devices won’t compromise your safety, but they will enable you to open the window from

inside in the event of a fire.

Check to be sure that windows haven’t been sealed shut with paint or nailed shut; if they have, arrange for someone to break the seals all around your home or remove the nails. · Stay connected Keep a telephone nearby, along with emergency phone numbers so that you can communicate with emergency personnel if you’re trapped in your room by fire or smoke.

If you need more information about fire safety, please call me at 623-7789, ext. 3032, or visit one of our four fire stations.

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we want you to be there. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. for appetizers and the beginning of the silent auction. The location is First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive, Eden, NC. FUN - Great community event with guests from all parts of Rockingham County and Southern Virginia coming together to raise funds for the mission of the Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center. The list of silent auction items is almost endless including: artwork, pottery, home and garden, guy stuff, jewelry, and ladies fashions, and much more. The live auction includes ACC Basketballs, beautiful furniture, weekend getaways(beach and mountain), Karastan rugs, and tickets to the Orpheus Kelley Pulliam, RYT, LMBT NC License #8237 kpulliam@triad.rr.com

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FOOD – This event is the ultimate in “food fantasy” and it is FREE. You will find your palate delighted with a u t h e n t i c Mexican, Italy Grill, Taste of Japan, Church Street Station pinto beans, Garden Spot Salad Smorgasbord, Best Bar-B-Que, Baked Potato Bar, Baby Bite Sandwiches, Sub Sandwiches, Pizza and more.

For your sweet tooth there are Homemade Baked Pies (best sweet potato pie you ever put in your mouth!) and a great 50’s Ice Cream Shop with sundaes and all the trimmings FERVOR - The enthusiasm and dedication that fuels this event is perhaps the most important element of all. The funds raised from this event serve as the lion’s share of our budget. Your contributions are totally reinvested in our community in the lives of young mothers and their children. Your loyalty to this event has enabled the Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center to continue to make a difference. You will want to arrive early and stay late.

A message from a client’s heart: I never thought I would need the Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center but I was young, pregnant and scared. Honestly, I did not want to go at first, my mom took me and asked me to just talk to someone. Gail and staff directed me and comforted me at a time when I was vulnerable and frightened. I knew that I could go there whenever I needed to. If I needed to talk, cry, ask for advice, whatever, I could go anytime and know that someone who cared would be there for me. There were several times I had no money for diapers, formula, wipes, even toilet paper and the pregnancy care center provided what I could not at that time. I have told so many people over the years about the center and how wonderful it is, but I really do not believe my kind words do it or the staff justice. I have been through a lot and I am so thankful God led me there. I still go see Gail as much as possible to talk or just get a hug! If you are pregnant and find yourself alone, scared, confused, whatever, please know that you can go there and talk to someone and everything is confidential and they really care. I can assure you from what I have seen over the past years that the staff is not there because they need a job, they are there because they have a passion for YOU, they want to be there

for you and help you. You will find God’s love and compassion there. I urge you--don’t try to make decisions before you go talk to someone there. You will be so glad you did!

Thank you Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center!

Who are our volunteers and why do they mean so much?

We can answer those questions by naming some of our special volunteers and by sharing with you some characteristics of great volunteers.

This month we are highlighting Paula Miller and Teresa Hairston from Therapeutic Alternatives. They come each Monday and devote their morning to serve at the Pregnancy Care Center. They are willing and available to do whatever needs to be done. It may mean sorting baby clothes, recycling, packaging diapers or stocking shelves; whatever it takes. They come with a willing sprit and make the time meaningful for all of us. Thanks Paula and Teresa for all you do to make RPCC more effective!

Volunteers at the Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center are people like you. Our volunteers are simply available.

They live busy lives; they may have children and wonder how they will fit everything in. Yet, they realize that giving back is so much a part of living a meaningful life.

Volunteers sometimes have fears like all of us. They are concerned that they might not always say the right thing, and perhaps learning something new is challenging but they are willing. They all have concerns but they don’t let that hinder them from doing something! In spite of these concerns they come because they want to make a difference. They set a good example. They are a shining illustration of the good that is in our world.

Volunteers are meeting needs that our county and community have in ways that can’t be measured just in monetary measure. Volunteering demonstrates that all time is of value. Charities and nonprofit organizations see the need for volunteers becoming even stronger in our present economic climate. Being a volunteer brings about change, both to the organization and the volunteer.

Volunteering says something about your character; it shows you are willing to invest in the lives of others. It’s a surefire investment!

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Atkins had 4 lovely children, sons, Tristan and Luke Atkins; daughters, Angelea and Kloe Atkins. He also left behind brothers, Charles, Bobby, Jr., Matthew, Mark and Steve Atkins and sister, Torey Duncan.

He was a professional musician (base guitar) and a former employee of Loc-On Company.

Jason was also a member of Christ Free Will Baptist Church in Stokesdale.

Jason passed away with no insurance and the family has had to work to cover the funeral expenses and all the costs that go along with the death of a loved one.

The musical family will hold a tribute and fundraiser for their loved one on Saturday, March 14th from 11am - 8pm at the Huntsville Community Building in Madison.

Admission if free to the

event, donations will be welcomed. There will also be a delicious pinto bean lunch & supper with all the fixings for a $5 donation.

Auctions will be held all day from the donated items collected.

For more information on how to donate an item please call Hubert Lawson at 336-427-0965.

This tribute show will included musicians from the area including: • Twisted Pair 11am-12noon • Encounter 12 noon - 1pm • Shallowford Crossing 1pm 2pm • Tabernacle Strings 2pm - 3pm • Robert Tilley & Friends 3pm4pm • By Grace 4pm - 5pm • Heather Berry & Tony Mabe 5pm - 6pm Other special performers include Hubert Lawson & the Country Bluegrass Boys, Bobby Atkins and the Countrymen and Frank Poindexer on the dobro.

Memorials may also be made to Colonial Funeral Home, 127 Ellisboro Road, Madison, NC 27025, to assist in funeral expenses.

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First, it’s important to remember that children are not equivalent to small adults.

Some special precautions apply. First and foremost, the American Academy of Pediatrics advises that you never give any over-the-counter (OTC) medication to children two years and under without a doctor’s guidance. Also, do not give aspirin to a child under the age of 12 without a doctor’s approval. That’s because aspirin may lead to Reye’s syndrome, a potentially fatal illness.

A safe alternative to aspirin is acetaminophen, sold most often under the brand name Tylenol. It relieves pain and reduces fever as effectively as aspirin. However, when pain is the result of inflammation from injury, for example, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, or others) is a better choice.

Be sure to follow package instructions carefully and understand that formulations vary in strength; some are available in baby and junior strengths. Stay alert for any problems. Know that ibuprofen can cause serious conditions, marked by skin rashes.

Also be aware that early symptoms of acetaminophen overdose can mimic those of the flu, which might lead you to give extradoses, inadvertently causing even more toxicity.

A historic building marker was placed on the front of Jean and Thomas Harrington’s home located at 650 Washington Street, in the Central Leaksville National Register District.

The marker notes that the home, the Bullard Ray Harrington House, was built circa 1840. The Harringtons were the first to purchase an historic building marker as part of the program spearheaded by the Eden Tourism Development and the City of Eden Historic Preservation Commission. Pictured above is homeowner Jean Harrington and City of Eden Director of Tourism Development, Cindy Adams.

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As for the ubiquitous winter colds and flu, is it best to treat them or leave them alone? It depends. Think of a cough as the body’s way of clearing mucus from the throat and bronchial tubes. If needed, use OTC cough medicines at nighttime or to temporarily reduce discomfort. Consult a doctor or pharmacist for the best preparation for your child’s condition.

Decongestants—sold as tablets, liquids, nose drops, or nose sprays—can help relieve stuffy noses or clogged ears. Limit their use in children to no more than five to seven days. Longer usage may result in permanent damage to the mucous membranes. Also, limit use of sprays to avoid a “rebound effect,” severe swelling in membranes that may occur once the effect of the decongestant wears off. This overuse of sprays may then cause nose and ears to become even more clogged.

Don’t give medications to treat diarrhea in your child. It’s best to give clear liquids, avoid dairy products, and decrease solid foods for the first 24 hours. If this doesn’t do the trick, consult your child’s doctor. Never give laxatives or enemas unless a doctor has prescribed them. One way to treat constipation is to add bran, fiber, or juices to your child’s diet. An apple a day? Well, that may be one more reason it’s still a great piece of advice.

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Jonathan Joke of Home Savings Bank presents the Opportunities Garden Center, J.W. Joyce, President of Board of Directors, with a check for $15,000 from their grant program.

Looking on are Jeremy Warren, (far right kneeling) and Robin Bailey beside Joyce, Horticulture Specialists, along with Home Saving representatives J.D. Murphy and Peggy Gammon, and the many students at the Opportunities Garden Center who will benefit from the grant. The money will be used to finish the Hydroponic Greenhouse Project, which will feature growing tomatoes all year long.

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The greenhouse recently received a $15,000 grant from Home Saving Bank Charitable Endowment, a component fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation.

“We are very thankful to Home Saving Bank Charitable Endowment, for selecting us to receive one of the grants. In these times of all bad news it’s great to have some good news,” says Robin Bailey, horticulture specialist.

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They plan to use the system to educate the community in new occupational opportunities. ROC networks with Rockingham Community College and other local organizations.

This is an exciting opportunity for all involved. Everyone in the community is invited to come out to learn more about plants, how they work for you and to purchase some locally grown produce.

A special thank you is owed to the following groups: Annie Penn Foundation for $10,000 grant for the purchase of the greenhouse structure; Apple Foundation for a $3,500.00 grant; Comer’s Chapel Baptist Church Men’s Group for working two days to construct and cover the greenhouse; Martin Marietta for give us a discount on the cost of gravel; and Rockingham

Community College’s Electrical Classes for coming out and doing our electrical work.

They hope to have the new greenhouse should up and running by early April and be in full production by October. You don’t have to wait until October to come out and visit though; they supply spring bedding plants, vegetable plants, mums in the fall and poinsettias at Christmas. The greenhouse is located at 342 Cherokee Camp Road, Reidsville, NC. For any questions please call Robin or Jeremy at 336-552-5310.

Anyone interested in applying for a grant from the Home Savings Charitable Trust please contact Peggy Gammon at 336623-8427.

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Mike had psoriasis of the Shropshire skin for many years and the treatment for this is believed to have caused the liver damage. $250, Bronze $100 and Friends He is the son of Jack and $50. Gold and Silver sponsors Ann Shropshire of will be listed on Eden. Mike’s wife the event t-shirt.

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Rowdy Mize is a graduate of UNC School of Pharmacy, class of 1983.

Rowdy has worked in Community Pharmacy as well as Long Term Care pharmacy in his 25 years of experiences as a pharmacist. This experience has well prepared him for the type of pharmacy care patients have come to expect at Mitchell’s over the years. Please tell him hello next time you’re in our store. He’s a very friendly and knowledgeable fellow, and would be happy to meet you and discuss any medicine needs or problems you may have.

David Matthews is a graduate of UNC School of Pharmacy, class of 1961. He is the former owner/pharmacist at Stoneville Drug Store and is helping us on a part-time basis four days a week.

Most everyone probably knows David, so come in and say hello to him. He’s a great guy and a great help to us in our busy pharmacy department.

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REIDSVILLE BIG LOSER ENDOWMENT CHALLENGE The Reidsville YMCA is holding its Big Loser Weight Loss and Endowment Challenge through May 2 sponsored by the Family Tree OBGYN. The community is invited to join in the challenge to lose weight in a healthy manner to help raise money for the endowment fund.

Every pound lost during the program earns a $1 donation (up to $5000) from Dr. John Ferguson or Family Tree OBGYN. Each week will contain health and nutrition classes, weigh-ins and prizes for the “Big Losers” each week.

Sign up as a member for free at the Reidsville YMCA. Non members may sign up at the YMCA desk and use their own workout facilities. Participants must pay $30 month which grant them access to the YMCA facilities during non-peak hours.

For additional information call 342-3307.

HOMICIDE

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MADISON MAYODAN MADISON/MAYODAN RECREATION SOFTBALL REGISTRATIONS The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department is now holdings registration for T-ball, Dixie Youth Baseball, and Girls Slow Pitch Softball through

Court. Judge John Craig heard evidence concerning the investigation of the july, 2007 murder of Teressia Cunningham. The judge found that detectives from the Reidsville Police Department failed to turn over investigative reports to the District Attorney’s Office in a timely manner. The delay in turning over reports was sufficiently egregious to warrant dismissal. Judge Craig also found that the District Attorney’s Office acted appropriately, and that prosecutors were not at fault.

The Judge ordered the detective to reinvestigate the case, leaving open the possibility of future charges. In addition, evidence in this case is still being processed at the SBI lab.

Sanders has pending charges in Guilford County for Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, Larceny of a Firearm, and four counts of Assault wit a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury.

Sanders was previously under bonf on these charges, and inquiries regarding his current status should be directed to the appropriate Guilford County authorities.

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ARRESTED

On February 4th James Wayne Vaughan reported a breaking and entering of his residence at 3901 Vance Street Extension, Reidsville, and the larceny of a 32” flat screen television, play station and medicine.

On February 26th, Detective Strader reported the arrest of

March 27th. This program is sponsored by Victory Chevrolet and Chevy Youth Baseball.

League age divisions are as follows: T-Ball - Ages 4-7, Dixie Youth Baseball - Ages 8-12, and Girls Slow Pitch Softball - Ages 8-14.

Players ages are determined by age of player as of May 1, 2009. Dixie Youth Baseball players must provide proof of age.

The cost of registration is $10 for residents of Madison or Mayodan and $15 for non-city residents who must also purchase a user-fee card of $30 for individual or $45 for family. These UserFee cards only have to be purchased once a year.

All T-ball and Girls Softball participants will have to purchase a games jersey for $12.

Maurice Alexander Williamson, 38, of 304 S. Washington Avenue in Reidsville. He is charged with…

• Felony Breaking & Entering • Felony Larceny after Breaking & Entering • Felony Possession of Stolen Goods Williamson was placed in the County Jail under a $20,000 secured bond. He is due in court on March 11th, 2009.

A portion of the stolen goods has been recovered.

FATAL

SHOOTING

INVESTIGATED

Reidsville Police and SBI are investigating the fatal shooting of Holden Taylor Ledbetter, 19, of Holly Hills Drive.

Police responded to a call at 1216 Wentworth Street, the home of JOseph Bartlett, Jr, 19, on Friday February 27th at 3:20pm to find Ledbetter lying dead in the doorway of the front bedroom with a single gunshot wound.

A firearm was recovered from the scene and the death is being investigated as suspicious.

Ledbetter was a 2008 graduate of Reidsville High, and eagle scout, and worked full-time as an electrician’s assistant with his father Taylor.

If anyone has any information pertaining to this incident, please contact Reidsville Police Department at 349-1010 or the Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 349-9683. Callers remain anonymous and may be eligible for cash reward.

Baseball players will need to purchase uniforms, which include shirt, pants, and hat.

These uniform fees are $22 for youth sizes and $26 for adult sizes.

For more information call the recreation center at 548-9572 or 548-2789.

FUNDRAISER SALE The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department is holding an upcoming yard sale fundraiser on Saturday, March 7.

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Pass brothers: Franklin Pass, left, and Willard Pass work through math problems using the Aztec program.

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POWERFUL LEARNING TOOL Michael Eanes of Stoneville comes to Rockingham Community College every day.

It hasn’t been easy learning social studies, math, English and more after nearly three decades away from public school but Eanes is determined. He wants his GED and he wants a job. Fortunately for Eanes and others, preparing for a GED has become easier, thanks to new Aztec software.

The software purchase was made possible by a grant from the Annie Penn Community Trust to the RCC Basic Skills program.

Aztec is a comprehensive computer program that interacts with the student while teaching skills from beginning literary to high school subjects. Other components include critical thinking, consumer education, employability skills, and health education.

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RCC’s GED students in January.

Aztec engages learners with visual, audio and other interactive learning methods. It is not boring. Prior to Aztec, Basic Skills students did not have access to comprehensive software that addressed their diverse learning styles.

“My grades have gone up since I’ve started using this program,” said Eanes as he prepared for a social studies test. “I used to get nervous before taking tests.

With this new program, I feel better prepared so I’m not as nervous.”

When brothers Franklin and Willard Pass lost their jobs in October with Cone Mills, they decided to get a GED. Before they could work with the Aztec program, however, they had to learn about computers.

“We didn’t know how to turn one on,” said 60-year-old Franklin Pass.

They learned how and one month later the pair can not only turn on their computers and start up the Aztec program, they are working their way independently trailers were forcibly entered and items were stolen.

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through the various math and reading components.

“I learn something different every week,” said Franklin Pass. He added with a laugh, “I’m using parts of my brain I didn’t know I had.”

Basic Skills Coordinator, Margo Lindsey, is impressed with the scope of the program.

She said 16 North Carolina community colleges besides RCC are currently using the program and most are experiencing overwhelmingly positive results.

“There is a pretest and posttest,” explained Lindsey. “Our students have only used the program for a month, but the difference in their pre- and post-tests have been amazing. Some student scores have improved as much as 45 percent.

With a recent one month increase of 175 new students, the Basic Skills program is grateful to the Annie Penn Community Trust for making it possible for students to have access to this effective and engaging software.

For information about the Basic Skills/GED program, call 3424261, Ext. 2146.

right angle drills, hydraulic pump, Hilti concrete drill, bolt cutter, battery charger and hog drills.

Over $20,000 in tools and about $2,500 in damages reported by the victim. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 336-634-3238 or Crime Stoppers at 349-9683.

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT STOLEN

Webb’s Erection Inc. of Trails End Road in Rockingham County reported a theft in February of over $20,000 in equipment.

Detective Dan Hardy needs information concerning his investigation in the larceny of a large assortment of construction equipment and tools. Two job

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Thanks again for all your business and support.

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Main Street Update...

Riverhouse Gift and Gourmet This Washington Street store has a great selection of new baby items and they have just redone their entire baby area. Great shower gifts and registry are now available. They also have a fresh load of local cookbook author Lisa Shively's books and seasoning mixes. We are also in the process of a big winter clearance.

Also, on behalf of the Eden

Tourism & Economic Development, in addition to the Olde Leaksville Merchants, we'd like to ask for your input in a poll being conducted about having a Farmer's Market in the Olde Leaksville Section of Eden. As an incentive, we're going to make a random drawing of one of the survey responses to win a $20 Gift Certificate from Riverhouse Gift & Gourmet!

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gourmet.com/poll/public/survey.php?name=NewFarmersMar ket New Beginnings Too! Spring has arrived at New Beginnings Too located at 653 Washington St. Designer new and kindly used items are arriving daily. New Beginnings has women’s and men’s clothing, household items, children’s books, small furniture items and more. Donations accepted MonSat. 10:00am -5:00pm daily.

Proceeds go to Help, Inc. Please support this local Eden business.

Call 627-5003 for more information.

Draper Music Draper Music will celebrate its 7th year anniversary on March 16th. Please stop by to see their selection of musical instruments and the lessons they offer. Draper Music is located at 157 N. Fieldcrest Road in the Draper Village Shopping District. Call owner Lynwood Lunsford at 6351800 for more information.

Dance Store and More Special offer of 20% of winter apparel and Soffe items is running now. Also don't forget to get your tights for competition season. Visit the Dance Store and More at 655 Washington Street or call 623-1183. Store hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am to 5:30pm and Saturday, 10:00am 2:00pm.

The Front Porch A wine tasting will take place on Thursday March 12th from 5:00pm-7:00m. Grab a friend and stop by to enjoy some tasty wines and enjoy local entertainment. Relay for Life wine tasting fundraiser will take place on Saturday March 29th from 3:00pm-5:00pmp. Donate $5 to this worthy cause and have fun sampling some wine! Spring fashions are arriving, jazz up your wardrobe with the latest styles. Call Mel or Gloria at 627-9041.

Smooth and Silky SalonSpa and Gift Shop.

Located at 649 Washington Street. Please come any time to check these wonderful lines: • “Nubar” is a Carcinogenic Free

nails care products.

• “Jane Iredale” the skin care mineral makeup line.

• Lots of European and national brands of skin, body and hair care.

March Specials: • Free nail art stamping with any manicure in the spa. Free makeup application. Free Yoga Class March 21st 8:30-9:45am .

Hair Care, European Style Body Waxing Facials, Swedish Body Massage, Manicures and Yoga Classes. For more information please call 336-552-0796 or visit www.smoolky.com Pace-Stone, Inc This Washington Street business is still having its 10% Tuesday's sale on Karastan first quality rugs. A new shipment of Vera Bradley and Huang Acrylics has just arrived. Call 623-2158 for more information.

Silver Expressions New Easter flags, and initial rubber door mats have just arrived.

Monogrammed gifts. Visit them at 705 Washington Street.

Eden Therapeutic Massage and Yoga Eden Therapeutic Massage & Yoga would like to thank the citizens of Eden and the surrounding community for their support in helping the business be a success during this time of economic difficulties. Owner Kelley Pullium would like to give back to the community by offering a discount of $5 off an hour massage. This means you will be receiving a 60 minute professional massage for $55. When you call to schedule your appointment mention reading this in Eden's Own Journal to receive your discount through the month of March. Also, a new yoga class has been added to the schedule.

Thursday morning's from 11:00 12:15 the studio will be having a Gentle Yoga class. Your first class is free. Call Kelley Pulliam RYT, LMBT #8237 @ 336-552-5826 or email kpulliam@triad.rr.com. The studio is located at 571B Bridge St. Eden, NC

Two local caring young girls decided it was time to help the community. They couldn’t stand the thought of people going hungry.

Claire Irving, left, daughter of Web & Mary Beth Irving and Mattie Thomas (right), daughter of Dwayne & Crystal Thomas started a food drive at the Centenary United Methodist Church in Shiloh.

Mr. Collins of the Lord’s Pantry in Eden was very thankful for the donations these young girls managed to collect. The Lord’s Pantry, located on Bridge Street in Eden, feeds hundreds each week with a free food give-away as well as clothing and family supplies.

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OTHER BUSINESS NEWS...

Eden Lawn Mower Shop This long time Eden business just celebrated Customer Appreciation Days. If you missed it, they will still provide the best in customer service when you pay them a visit. Either stop by to see what great deals they have on new mowers or have your current mower serviced for the upcoming mowing season. They have great credit plans. Call 623-3902 for more information.

King’s Chandelier-Made in North Carolina Recently, Fox-8 News included Eden’s own King’s Chandelier in its “Made in North Carolina” series. If you missed the feature, Google WGHP Fox-8 and click on the “features” section at the top of their home page. Then click on “Made in North Carolina.” This will bring you to the King’s Chandelier feature. It is a great piece about a local com-

pany that has sold chandeliers around the world for over 80 years!

Home Buying Seminar Atkinson Real Estate and Home Savings Bank invite you to attend Find, Finance, & Buy the Right Home! The seminar is a stepby-step guide for homebuyers that will help you work more effectively with the lenders, real estate agents, sellers, lawyers, and others on your home-buying team. It will take place at the Eden Chamber of Commerce, Sunday, March 15th at 2:00pm.

Light refreshments will be served. The seminar is free of charge and all potential home buyers are invited to attend.

Happy House Hunting!!

Eden Women’s League Brunswick Stew Saturday, March 14th from 11:30am to 1:30pm Spray Baptist Church Fellowship Building, 745 Church Street, Eden Donations accepted to support Rolling Ridge Riding Equestrian therapy for kids.

Eat there and take out available.

Call Joan Moore at 344-4908 for more information.

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UPCOMING EVENTS….

Monthly Chamber Commerce Coffee On Tuesday, March 10th.

monthly Chamber Coffee will take place at 8:00 a.m. at Arbor Ridge, 302 S. Kennedy Street.

Come out and meet the new Executive Director, Dedrea "Dee" Walker and tour the beautiful facility.

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The parish hall of the beautiful, historic Church of the Epiphany, 338 Henry Street, will be the location of the Eden Preservation Society‚s re-scheduled Winter Meeting and Prospective Members‚ Tea, at 2:30 o‚clock on Sunday afternoon, March 22. In the years since its founding in 1844, the church has been the spiritual home of many historically prominent local personalities. Patrick Henry, Revolutionary War patriot, and Annie Johns, saintly Civil War nurse, are among those whose lives figure in the church‚s history. This history will be presented by knowledgeable members, and there will be opportunity to walk through the church and grounds. Members and all interested persons are invited. For more information, call 627-7234 or 623-3853.

If you are a business owner or homeowner with an alarm system, you can help the Eden Police Department by calling us and giving us up-to-date information regarding key holder names and phone numbers for your business or home. The quicker we are able to contact you when an alarm goes off, the quicker we can resolve a call for service and be ready to respond to other calls for service. Please call us at 623-9687 to give us this information so that we can update our files.

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This years events will include competition in Basketball Shoot, Football Throw, Billiards, Horseshoes, Softball Throw, Bocce, Ping Pong, Spincasting, Croquet and more.

For more information contact the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department at 548-2789.

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Gary Benthin retired from State University with a Bachelor began his service to the citizens his position as the chief of police of Science degree in Criminal of Eden on Aug. 6, 1992 and has effective Sunday, March 1. Justice. He began his service to held a variety of positions over Benthin had served the citizens the citizens of Eden on May 30, the years within the police of Eden since his department leading up hiring on March 12, to his most recent pro1990. “Gary has motion to the position worked diligently of captain for support over the course of in October 2007. He the past 19 years to holds many different make Eden one of certifications including the most respected an Advanced police departments Certificate in N.C. in the state of North Law Enforcement and Benthin Pyrtle Light Carolina. Our comhe serves as a partmunity has been a time instructor for the much safer place to live, work 1990 and has held a variety of Basic Law Enforcement Training and play due to his leadership and positions over the years within classes at RCC. He is married to dedication,” City Manager Brad the police department leading up the love of his life, Wendy, and Corcoran said. to his most recent promotion to has a daughter, Hannah, 8, and a During the FY 2008-09 the position of captain for son, Adam, 3. In his spare time, budget process, Corcoran submit- enforcement in November 2002. Light enjoys golfing, exercising ted recommendations for man- He is a 1996 graduate of the FBI and spending time with his famiagement level organizational National Academy and holds an ly and friends. “Greg hit the changes within the Eden Police Advanced Certificate in N.C. ground running when he was proDepartment upon Benthin’s Law Enforcement. He is a mem- moted to the captain for support retirement. Specifically, it was ber of the N.C. Police position and has never looked recommended that one of the Executive’s Association. He is back. Greg has also moved up three management positions be married to the love of his life, through the ranks of this organieliminated in an effort to reduce Valerie, and has one daughter, 4- zation. He is extremely knowlcosts within the department. It year-old Ainsley. In his spare edgeable and I believe he will do was further suggested that a time, Pyrtle enjoys golfing, trav- a fantastic job for the citizens of move be made from an organiza- eling and spending time with his this community. He and I work tional framework that included a family and friends. “Reece has well together and he is well qualchief of police, captain for been dedicated to a career in law ified to accept and meet the enforcement and captain for sup- enforcement since his days at responsibilities associated with port to a framework that included Appalachian State. He has moved his new position,” Corcoran said. a chief of police and a deputy up through the ranks of this orga“Reece and Greg have chief of police. This is the same nization and is well qualified to shown me that they have the organizational framework that is serve as Eden’s chief of police. desire, abilities and skills to be an currently in place within the He and I work extremely well effective team. They have a true Eden Fire Department. It was together and I believe he will do partnership that is built on the estimated that such a move could an excellent job for the citizens of foundation of communication, save the city an estimated total of this community,” Corcoran said. trust and hard work. The citizens approximately $87,000 per year.

Corcoran is also pleased to of Eden will be well-served as a The Eden City Council accepted announce the selection of result of these promotions,” these recommendations when Gregory Clay Light as Eden’s Corcoran said. they adopted the FY 2008-09 deputy chief of police. Light is a The swearing-in ceremony for Pyrtle and Light was held March 2 at the Eden Municipal Building.

Mayor Grogan addresses the guests at the Benthin Retirement Party. budget document in May 2008. 1986 graduate of Morehead High “Moving from a management School and holds diplomas from structure of three individuals to a RCC in Machinist Trade (1987), management structure of two Advanced Machinist Trade people will translate into a sub- (1990) and Basic Law Chief Harry Dolan honors stantial savings for the taxpayers Enforcement Training (1991). He Benthin at retirement dinner. of Eden and will continue our efforts to streamline operations at the management level within the City of Eden without sacrificing the quality of service our citizens have come to expect,” Corcoran said.

Corcoran is pleased to announce the selection of Armor Reece Pyrtle Jr. as the next chief of police for the City of Eden.

Pyrtle is a 1985 graduate of Morehead High School and a Sheriff Sam Page lets the guests know how it was working 1989 graduate of Appalachian with Chief Benthin over the years.

FREEDOM PARK’S POPULARITY SOARS

By Johnny Farmer, Parks and Recreation Director

Freedom Park has developed into one of the major parks and recreation venues in Rockingham County. From its infancy when city staff and the citizens of Eden began dreaming about a park located on the old Fieldcrest property off Edgewood Drive to the thriving park that is there today, Freedom Park has met or exceeded the expectations of all those involved in helping make this park a reality.

The City of Eden, along with many civic organizations, businesses and assistance from the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, developed a state-of-the-art parks and recreation facility at Freedom Park that is used by city residents on a daily basis and by many outside visitors to our city on the weekends.

From its early beginning with the playground, walking track, multi-purpose field and picnic shelter, to the addition of the softball/baseball fields, and then the addition of the skateboard park, amphitheater, second picnic shelter and nature trails, Freedom Park has become one of the most exciting places to visit in Rockingham County. There are not only residents using this beautiful facility, but there are individuals from all across Rockingham County and from the states of North Carolina and Virginia that use the park on a regular basis.

From the local leagues held Monday through Friday that provide quality parks and recreation programs for our residents, to the use of the walking track, picnic shelters and skate park every day of the week, Freedom Park is always being utilized by our citizens.

From the first of March to the end of November, there are weekend tournaments, special events and concerts in the park scheduled at Freedom Park for our residents, as well as for visitors to our city.

This year will be the busiest year at Freedom Park to date.

During 2009, there are 50 events booked from March to November. This does not include the reservations for use of the

two shelters at the park, which are rented out almost every Saturday and Sunday from March to November.

There will be local leagues playing Monday through Friday.

Tournaments are scheduled every weekend from the first week in March to the last week in November. There is also a concert in the park scheduled the last Saturday of each month at 6:30 p.m. beginning in March and going through November.

Special events are scheduled on a regular basis, such as Ribfest and the Fall Festival. The City of Eden will also be hosting the 2009 Dixie Youth Baseball State Coach Pitch Tournament at Freedom Park July 10-14. This tournament will bring 16 teams from across the state of North Carolina into the city during this time, and we believe this tournament will have a tremendous economic impact on our economy as the state tournament in 2007 did.

Freedom Park has developed into a thriving parks and recreation area for our citizens and also plays a major role in providing a positive economic impact on our community when individuals and teams come to play at the park. These individuals support our local businesses by staying in motels, eating in the restaurants and shopping at other locations throughout the city.

Freedom Park has become a showcase for the City of Eden and Rockingham County and staff encourages everyone to take advantage of this great facility.

On behalf of the city staff, I would like to thank all of those individuals, from former city employees, residents, members of the Freedom Park Planning Committee, members of Friends of Freedom Park, city manager, mayor and City Council for carrying out the vision in developing Freedom Park into the state-ofthe-art facility it is today.

NOW CELEBRATING OUR 5TH ANNIVERSARY We truly appreciate your business and look forward to your continued patronage in these difficult times.

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Each year, many people are killed or seriously injured by tornadoes despite advance warning.

Some did not hear the warning while others heard it but did not believe a tornado would actually affect them. Occasionally, tornadoes develop so rapidly that advance warning is not possible.

Remain alert for signs of an approaching tornado. Flying debris from tornadoes causes most deaths and injuries.

During a tornado, people face hazards from extremely high winds and risk being struck by flying and falling objects.

After you have received the warning or observed threatening skies, YOU must make the decision to seek shelter before the storm arrives. It could be the most important decision you will ever make. And remember, even after a tornado has gone, the wreckage left behind poses additional injury risks.

A tornado touched down on March 20, 1998 that devastated Stoneville and has gone down in the books as the most powerful in North Carolina history. The National Weather Service classified it as an F3 tornado, with wind speeds between 156 mph and 206 mph. Knowing what to do when you see a tornado, or when you hear a tornado warning, can help protect you and your family. Your chances of staying safe during a tornado are greater if you have a plan for you and your family, and practice the plan frequently.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: Before the storm: · Develop a plan for you and your family for home, work, school and when outdoors. · Have frequent drills. · Know the area around your home and keep a highway map nearby to follow storm movement from weather bulletins. · Have a NOAA Weather Radio with a warning alarm tone and battery back-up to receive warnings. · Listen to a radio or television for information. · If planning a trip outdoors, listen to the latest forecasts and take necessary action if threatening weather is possible.

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If a warning is issued or if threatening weather approaches: · In a home or building, move to a pre-designated shelter, such as a basement. · If an underground shelter is not available, move to an interior

room or hallway on the lowest floor and get under a sturdy piece of furniture. · Stay away from windows. · Get out of automobiles. · Do not try to outrun a tornado in your car; instead, leave it immediately. · Mobile homes, even if tied down, offer little protection from tornadoes and should be abandoned.

WHO IS MOST AT RISK? · People in automobiles · The elderly, very young, and the physically or mentally impaired · People in mobile homes · People who may not understand the warning due to a language barrier Families should be prepared for all hazards that affect their area. NOAA’s National Weather Service, Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross urge each family to develop a family disaster plan. Where will your family be when disaster strikes? They could be anywhere - at work, at school or in the car. How will you find each other? Will you know if your children are safe? Disasters may force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services - water, gas, electricity or telephones - were cut off?

Follow these basic steps to develop a family disaster plan: · Gather information about hazards Contact your local National Weather Service office, emergency management or civil defense office and American Red Cross chapter. Find out what type of disasters could occur and how you should respond. Each fire station in Rockingham County has a siren warning system. If you hear one long blast, take cover – severe weather is on the way. Be advised, the sirens are tested the first Sunday of each month. · Meet with your family to create a plan Discuss the information you have gathered. Pick two places to meet: a spot outside your home for an emergency, such as fire, and a place away from your

neighborhood in case you can’t return home. Choose an out-ofstate friend as your “family check-in contact” for everyone to call if the family gets separated.

Discuss what you would do if advised to evacuate. · Implement your plan (1) Post emergency telephone numbers by phones; (2) Install safety features in your house, such as smoke detectors and fire extinguishers; (3) Inspect your home for potential hazards (such as items that can move, fall, break or catch fire) and correct them; (4) Have your family learn basic safety measures, such as CPR and first aid; how to use a fire extinguisher; and how and when to turn off water, gas and electricity in your home; (5) Teach children how and when to call 911 (6) Keep enough supplies in your home to meet your needs for at least three days. Assemble a disaster supplies kit with items you may need in case of an evacuation. Store these supplies in sturdy, easy-to-carry containers, such as backpacks or duffel bags.

Keep important family documents in a waterproof container.

Keep a smaller disaster supplies kit in the trunk of your car.

A DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT SHOULD INCLUDE: A 3-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day) and food that won’t spoil; one change of clothing and footwear per person; one blanket or sleeping bag per person; a first-aid kit, including prescription medicines; emergency tools, including a batterypowered NOAA Weather Radio and a portable radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries; an extra set of car keys and a credit card or cash; special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members. · Practice and maintain your plan Ask questions to make sure your family remembers meeting places, phone numbers and safety rules. Conduct drills. Test your smoke detectors monthly and change the batteries twice a year.

You can easily remember to do this by replacing batteries in the spring and fall when the time changes. Test and recharge your fire extinguisher(s) according to manufacturer’s instructions.

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For The Fun Of It GIFT TIME At the end of the school year a kindergarten teacher was receiving gifts from her class.

The florist's son handed her a gift. She shook it and said, "I bet I know what it is; Flowers."

"That's right!" the boy said, "but, how did you know?"

"Oh, just a wild guess," the teacher replied.

The next student was the candy shop owner's daughter.

The teacher held her gift, shook it and said, "I bet I can guess what it is; A box of sweets."

"That's right said the little girl, but how did you know?"

"Oh, I've been around for many years," said the teacher proudly.

The next gift was from the son of the liquor store owner. The teacher held he package, but it was leaking so she grabbed a drop off the leaking contents with her finger and put it on her tongue for a taste test.

"Is it wine?" the teacher asked.

"NOPE," the boy replied, with some excitement.

The teacher repeated the process, tasting a larger drop of the leaking package. "Is it champagne?" she asked.

"NO MAM," he replied, with even more excitement!

The teacher with all her knowledge finally took one more big taste before admitting, "I give up. What is it?"

With an giant grin the boy replied, “SURPRISE, It's a puppy!"

SOUTHERN THINKING

The owner of a golf course was confused about paying an invoice, so he decided to ask his secretary for some mathematical help. He called her into his office and said, "You graduated from the University of Georgia and I need some help. If I were to give you $20,000, minus 14%, how much would you take off?"

The secretary thought a moment, and then replied, "Everything but my earrings."

BUYING A HORSE

Little Davie attended a horse auction with his father. He watched as his father moved from horse to horse, running his hands up and down the horse's legs , rump, and chest. A after a few minutes, Davie asked, "Dad, why are you doing that?" His father replied, "Because when I'm buying horses, I have to make sure that they are healthy and in good shape before I buy."

Davie, looking worried, said, "Dad, I think the UPS guy wants to buy Mom.

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A Sunday School teacher decided to have her young class memorize one of the most quoted passages in the Bible; Psalm 23.

She gave the youngsters a month to learn the verse. Little Rick was excited about the task -- but, he just couldn't remember the Psalm. After much practice, he could barely get past the first line. On the day that the kids were scheduled to recite Psalm 23 in front of the congregation, Ricky was so nervous. When it was his turn, he stepped up to the microphone and said proudly, "The Lord is my Shepherd, and that's all I need to know."

CHURCH SMILES

There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible to her brother in another part of the country. "Is there anything breakable in here?" asked the postal clerk.

"Only the Ten Commandments," answered the lady.

• While driving in Pennsylvania, a family caught up to an Amish carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign...

"Energy efficient vehicle: Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Do not step in exhaust.''

• Give me a sense of humor, Lord, Give me the grace to see a joke, To get some humor out of life, And pass it on to other folk!

DEER HUNTING

A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night, one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of an eightpoint buck.

"Where's Henry?" the others asked.

"Henry had a stroke of some kind. He's a couple of miles back up the trail," the successful hunter replied."

You left Henry laying out there and carried the deer back?" they inquired.

"A tough call," nodded the hunter.

"But I figured no one is going to steal Henry!"

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HOW

HOW CAN YOU WIN (ONE FOR THE MEN)

If you work too hard, there is never any time for her.

If you don't work enough, you're a good-for-nothing bum.

If she has a boring repetitive job with low pay, it's exploitation.

If you have a boring repetitive job with low pay, you should get off your butt and find something better.

If you get a promotion ahead of her, it's favoritism.

If she gets a job ahead of you, it's equal opportunity.

If you mention how nice she looks, it's sexual harassment.

If you keep quiet, it's male indifference.

If you cry, you're a wimp.

If you don't, you're insensitive.

If you make a decision without consulting her, you're a control freak.

If she makes a decision without consulting you, she's a liberated woman.

If you ask her to do something she doesn't enjoy, that's manipulation.

If she asks you, it's a favor.

If you try to keep yourself in shape, you're self-centered.

If you don't, you're a slob.

If you buy her flowers, you're after something.

If you don't, you're not thoughtful.

If you're proud of your achievements, you're an egotist.

If you're not, you're not ambitious.

If she has a headache, she's tired.

If you have a headache, you don't love her anymore.

MOST WANTED

Little Davies's kindergarten class was on a field trip to their local police station where they saw pictures tacked to a bulletin board of the 10 most wanted criminals.

One of the youngsters pointed to a picture and asked if it really was the photo of a wanted person.

"Yes," said the policeman.

"The detectives want very badly to capture him."

Little Davie asked, "Why didn't you keep him when you took his picture?"

WE MET

A man is dining in a fancy restaurant and there is a gorgeous redhead sitting at the next table.

He has been checking her out since he sat down, but lacks the nerve to talk with her.

Suddenly she sneezes, and her glass eye comes flying out of its socket toward the man. He reflexively reaches out, grabs it out of the air, and hands it back.

"Oh my, I am so sorry," the woman says as she pops her eye back in place.

"Let me buy your dinner to make it up to you," she says.

They enjoy a wonderful dinner together, and afterwards they go to the theatre followed by drinks. They talk, they laugh, she shares her deepest dreams and he shares his. She listens.

After paying for everything, she asks him if he would like to come to her place for a nightcap and stay for breakfast. They had a wonderful, wonderful time.

The next morning, she cooks a gourmet meal with all the trimmings. The guy is amazed.

Everything had been SO incredible!

"You know," he said, "you are the perfect woman. Are you this nice to every guy you meet?"

"No," she replies. . .

Wait for it. . It's coming. The suspense is killing you, isn't it?

She says "You just happened to catch my eye."

THE WAY TO GET BACK...

A man walked into a cafe, went to the bar and ordered a beer.

"Certainly, Sir, that'll be one cent."

"One Cent?" the man thought.

He glanced at the menu and asked, "How much for a nice juicy steak and a bottle of wine?"

"A nickel," the barman replied.

"A nickel?" exclaimed the man "Where's the guy who owns this place?"

The bartender replied, "Upstairs, with my wife."

The man asked, "What's he doing upstairs with your wife?"

The bartender replied, "The same thing I'm doing to his business down here."

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On Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at approximately 1:35 p.m., officers from the Eden Police Department responded to Consumer Finance located at 119 S. Van Buren Road in reference to an armed robbery.

According to manager, Tim Jenkins, two black males walked into the business and ordered all the employees and customers to the ground. Mr. Jenkins stated that one of the suspects displayed a handgun. The two black males took property and money from two customers and two employees. The perpetrators also took money from the cash drawer and fled the area on foot headed west from the business.

During the incident, one of the employees suffered an injury

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Actual suspects fleeing the scene to the head after being struck by one of the suspects. The employee was transported by Rockingham County EMS to Morehead Hospital for treatment of injuries.

Suspect #1 Black Male, Early 20’s, Dark Complexion, Approximately 6 foot tall, wearing a red hooded jacket.

Suspect #2: Black Male, Early 20’s, Medium Complexion, Approximately 5’10, wearing a dark colored hooded jacket.

Oakley drove his vehicle at speed n excess of the posted speed limit on Lauren Road just outside Stokesdale. Oakley passed out while driving and crashed the automobile into the ditch. Emily Moseley and her sister, Taylor, were passengers in the vehicle.

Emily, 19, was killed when she was ejected from the vehicle.

Oakley left the scene and was soon found locked in the bedroom of a relative’s home near

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MAN SENTENCED IN IMPAIRED DRIVING FATALITY Richard Farlon Oakley, 19, pled guilty February 16th in Rockingham County Superior Court to one count of Felony Death by Vehicle, one count of Felony Hit and Run, and on count of driving without a license.

Oakley was sentenced to 28-34 months in the North Carolina Department of Corrections by Judge John Craig.

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“I am very pleased that we were able to get closure for the family,” said Rockingham County District Attorney Melanie Bridge.

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And it’s hard for investors to be calm when stocks have fallen more than 40 percent between October 2007 and Inauguration Day in 2009. What can you do to cope?

Consider the following “checklist” for surviving a financial crisis: • Close your ears — but open your eyes. These days, you may hear some so-called “experts” talking about end-of-capitalism scenarios. Try not to listen to these doomsayers. We still have the most powerful economy in the history of the world and we will recover from these setbacks.

However, even if you close your ears, you should keep your eyes wide open. Specifically, look for

opportunities. Stock prices are down now, but they won’t always be — and, all else being equal, investors who buy into the stock market at lower prices are likely to earn higher returns than those who buy stocks when prices are higher.

• Focus on things you can control. During a financial crisis, your success at weathering the storm depends on your ability to stay calm and concentrate on the things you can control. For example, you can control your emotions so that you aren’t panicked into making unwise, short-term decisions, such as putting all your money under your mattress. And, to a certain extent, you can even control your portfolio’s ability to withstand volatility. How? By diversifying your holdings as broadly as possible. The wider your range of investments, the less you’ll be hurt by downturns that primarily affect one asset class. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee profits or protect

against loss.)

• Review and rebalance your portfolio. During this market decline, some of your holdings have probably fallen more than others. As a result, you may now own a lower percentage of a specific asset class than you had originally intended when you built your portfolio.

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• Look for quality investments. In this economic environment, it’s more important than ever to focus on on quality investments. When you buy stocks, look for those companies with strong balance sheets. If you’re purchasing bonds, stick with those that receive high credit ratings. If we are entering a prolonged economic downturn, these types of

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• Be patient. No one can predict when a bear market will end, but history has shown that turnarounds can happen quickly and unexpectedly. So be patient. The most successful investors have the courage to stay the course and take advantage of opportunities while others are “bailing out” of the financial markets.

We may still have some rough roads ahead of us. But if you can check off every item on this list, you can smooth out some of the bumps you’ll encounter on your journey toward achieving your long-term goals.

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ADA SELECTED Rockingham County Assistant District Attorney Melanie Bridge has been selected to serve as one of four traffic safety resource prosecutors for North Carolina.

Bridge, a prosecutor for three years, has excelled at impaired driving prosecutors and instruction.

In January, Bridge began working pursuant to a grant procured by the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys through the Governor’s Highway Safety Program. The Conference selected four prosecutors from across the State to serve in this capacity; Bridge has had the northern piedmont as her territory. She organized regional instructions for prosecutors and law enforcement, provided technical assistant to District Attorneys’ offices, and participat-

RESOURCE PROSECUTOR Creative Memories.... ed in traffic safety campaigns. honors as the 2007 MADD AS

Bridge’s duties with the Rockingham County District Attorney’s Office was not affected.

“I am very excited about this opportunity to serve law enforcement and prosecutors across North Carolina,” Bridge said.

“By emphasizing DWI enforcement and prosecution, our streets and highways will be safer.”

While in Rockingham County, Bridge has been instrumental in improving impaired driving prosecutions. She was the driving force behind the recent “no Refusal” campaign in August, in which law enforcement could compel the taking of a blood sample in impaired driving cases.

In addition, Bridge has developed impaired driving practices and protocols for local law enforcement, and her efforts earned her

Western North Carolina Prosecutor of the Year.

Kimberly Overton, Chief Resource Prosecutor for the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys, will supervise the four assistant district attorneys for the next year as part of the grant. Overton previously served as the traffic safety resource prosecutor, and was ready for Bridge to begin her work.

“Melanie Bridge was an obvious choice for this position,” Overton said. “Her knowledge and dedication to impaired driving prosecution and keeping our roads safe is unparalleled. She is a true leader in traffic safety and the entire state will benefit greatly from her expertise.”

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• The Reidsville High School Rams Football Team captured the 2008 North Carolina High School Athletic Association State 2-AA Team football title after completing a successful season compiling a perfect record of 16 wins and no losses. This win represents the Reidsville Reams 17th State Football Title and 22nd appearance in a championship game, marking the teams second undefeated season with 32 consecutive wins, back to back State Championships, 9 players receiving call-conference honors, 2 receiving honorable mention and Head Coach Jimmy Teague being named coach of the year for the 2nd consecutive year.

The team was honored at the February County Commissioners Meeting.

• The Eden Parks & Recreation Department will be holding its first meeting for Church Youth Co-ed Softball on Thursday, March 12th at 6:00 P.M. at Eden City Hall. This meeting will be followed by a meeting for the Women’s Open Softball League at 7:00 P.M. For additional information please contact Terry at 623-7789 Ext. 3026.

• Youth baseball and softball registration is underway at the Eden YMCA through March 19. The Y will offer baseball leagues for youth ages: 5-6’s T-Ball; 7-8’s – Machine Pitch Y-Ball; 9-10’s – Dixie Youth Minor Leagues; 11-12’s - NEW Dixie Youth Ozone Major Leagues (Dixie Youth Ozone Rules – runners can lead off and steal bases) and 13-14’s – Pony League. Softball will offered for girls ages 9-12. Registrations will be accepted up to the following clinic dates listed for each age group: 5-6’s - T-Ball; Fri 4/3 – 5:15pm 7-8’s – Machine Pitch Y-Ball; Mon 3/16 or Fri 3/20 @ 5:15pm 9-10’s – Dixie Youth Minor Leagues; Tues 3/17 or Thurs 3/19 @ 5:15pm 11-12’s - NEW Dixie Youth Ozone Major League: Tues. 3/17 or Thurs 3/19 @ 5:15pm 13-14’s – Pony League Clinic To Be Announced Girls Softball – Tues 3/31 and Thurs 4/2 @ 5:15 Drafts will take place at the end of the clinics with practices to being at the end of March.

Games will begin in late April. Players must be members of the YMCA, a special youth membership is available for participation in our Y-Sports Program. Register at the Eden Y or mail in a registration form. Registration forms can be found at the edenymca.org. Call Barry Mabe @ 336-623-8496 for more information. All Meetings Will Be Held at Eden City Hall

• Mike Goodes, Reidsville native, brought home the first Champions Tour trophy in February. The Allianz Championship Sunday at the Old Course at Broken Sound at Boca Raton, Fla. was his first full-field event of the year.

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WESTERN CHAMBER EXECUTIVE RETIRES Donnie Joyce, Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Director, plans to retire after 13 years on the job.

The end of March will end his position with the Chamber, and at age 65, he has also spent 32 years in the Rockingham County School System, so this is really his second official retirement.

The WRCC board of directors is now reviewing resumes and applications through the Employment Security Commission. Joyce has agreed to stay on to help get the new person chosen a hand up on the issues and procedures.

Gail Jones, Director of the Rockingham Pregnancy Crisis Center (right) receives a check and many new gifts of clothing for mothers of babies who are served through the center. The Mothers of Preschoolers (Eden MOPS) which meet at King’s Highway Christian Church hosted a Baby shower on February 17th to benefit the Pregnancy Center. MOPS is an international organization for Mothers of Preschooler which helps moms be the very best moms they can be. Any and all moms, no matter what their 824 F. South Van station in life, are most welBuren Rd. Eden, NC come to attend. For informa336-627-0222 tion about MOPS call 6233400.

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Progress on the Rockingham Habitat community built house on N. High Street/Mill Ave., Eden has new siding.

Join the volunteers on Saturday, March 7 at 9 AM to put up the wallboard, clean the yard and complete the deck. Lunch provided by volunteers.

Directions: Stadium Dr. cross Fieldcrest Rd. and turn LEFT on N. High St. For information, call Nancy or Denise at 627-0160.

The City of Eden Police Department wants to welcome two new police officers – Brian Ferris and Sam Reid. Both officers will be assigned to the Patrol Division.

Brian grew up in Eden. He graduated from Morehead High School in 2003 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice from Averett University in 2008. At Averett, he was a four-year varsity letterman on the Cougars football team and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He completed his Basic Law Enforcement Training at Rockingham Community College in 2008 where he earned the Class Leader Award and was class president.

Sam grew up in Stokesdale. He graduated from McMichael High School in 2003 where he was on the football and wrestling teams. He completed his Basic Law Enforcement Training at Rockingham Community College in 2008 where he earned the Highest Firearms Score Award.

We look forward to working with these two fine young men.

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Eden City Hall is proud to host the work of 12 young and talented photographers in March. The exhibiting photographers are students who have completed the photography class at Morehead High School in Eden. These students are seniors Megan Cox, Taylor Whaley, Deandre Scales, Leo Rios, Nickie Isley and Stacy Cochran; juniors Josie Hill, Marcus Williams, Amber Lee and Sierra Autry; and sophomores Chelsea Mabe and Holly Gonzoles.

These students were in the photography course taught by Cheryl Yeatts, who also teaches art and advises the yearbook staff. They have studied a very diverse course curriculum that starts with darkroom photograms, pinhole cameras and culminates with digital photography and manipulation. All of the work on display was completed as class assignments within a one-semester timeframe.

Come see the exhibit by these budding artists weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., through March 30.

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