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Eden and County to benefit from “Yes” on Bond issue On March 15, 2016 the state will have a bond issue on the ballot as part of the primary election voting. A bond issue does not involve new state or local taxes.

It is essentially the state taking out a loan to finance large scale projects across the state that it could not afford if it had to pay for them at one time. It is similar to taking out a car loan or mortgage that is paid back over time. Just as most people cannot afford to pay cash for a vehicle or a home, the state is taking advantage of historically low interest rates and will pay back the loan over time. The annual state surplus revenue is used to repay the loan. The bond issue also allows the state to provide funding for projects throughout the state so more needs are met, rather than having to select just a few communities to support with its annual spending.

Eden and Rockingham County stand to benefit greatly from this bond issue. In fact, the biggest advantage to the bond issue is the savings to consumers in terms of tax and utility rate burdens.

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H PAGE 2 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, MARCH 2016 2016 PRIMARY ELECTION – VOTING INFORMATION -2016 Primary Election One Stop (Early) Voting Schedule: One Stop – Wentworth - Voting will be held at the Board of Elections Office 240 Cherokee Camp Rd. in Wentworth Thursday – March 3 (8:00 am – 7:00 pm) Friday – March 4 (8:00 am – 7:00 pm) Saturday – March 5 (8:00 am – 7:00 pm) Monday – March 7 (8:00 am – 7:00 pm) Tuesday – March 8 (8:00 am – 7:00 pm) Wednesday – March 9 (8:00 am – 7:00 pm) Thursday – March 10 (8:00 am – 7:00 pm) Friday – March 11 (8:00 am – 7:00 pm) Saturday – March 12 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm) One Stop – Remote Sites Thursday – March 3 (8:00 am – 7:00 pm) Friday – March 4 (8:00 am – 7:00 pm) Saturday – March 5 (8:00 am – 7:00 pm) Monday – March 7 (8:00 am – 7:00 pm) Tuesday – March 8 (8:00 am – 7:00 pm) Wednesday – March 9 (8:00 am – 7:00 pm) Thursday – March 10 (8:00 am – 7:00 pm) Friday – March 11 (8:00 am – 7:00 pm) REMOTE SITE LOCATIONS: One Stop – Eden - Eden Mall 201 E. Meadow Rd. in Eden One Stop – Reidsville - V Pennrose Mall 1601 S. Scales St. in Reidsville One Stop – Western - Midtown Plaza 612 Burton St. in Mayodan Absentee by Mail www.ncsbe.gov/ncsbe/absentee-voting-mail One Stop (Early) Voting www.ncsbe.gov/ncsbe/Voting/Early-Voting One Stop (Early) Voting Sites enr.ncsbe.gov/OS_Sites/OSVotingSiteList.aspx?

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Connect NC Continued from Page 1 lions more be spent on the system. This government agency could require the city to spend more than $36 million in five years, something that would dramatically affect the city’s financial well-being. If the city does not comply with the Administrative Order, it faces fines of more than $37,000 per day from the EPA. If approved, the bond will provide multiple millions of funds specifically for Eden to help the city repair its wastewater system. The more funds the city gets from the state, the fewer rate increases it will have to enact. So, citizens will save money if the bond passes.

Rockingham Community College The college will use the $6.8 million it gets from the bond issue to renovate the Industrial Technologies I and II buildings, Phase II renovations of science labs in the Science building and improvements to the Emergency Services Training Center. This means that fewer tax dollars will be needed from Rockingham County citizens to fund these improvements. The building renovations will help the college train our citizens so they are better prepared for the workforce. There are no local financial matches required for building renovation projects (see page 9, section 3 of the bill) Mayo River State Park The bond issue means that $750,000 will be provided to expand the park and park services, including access to trails, fishing, and paddling along the Mayo River. Again, the funds provided by the bond issue mean less of a tax burden on local citizens.

Especially for the City of Eden, approval of this bond issue is critical to the city’s financial welfare and the prevention of higher future sewer rates.

All citizens are urged to vote for this measure when you go to the polls on March 15, 2016.

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Local Restaurants Support Meals on Wheels for Homebound Seniors March is senior nutrition month and also the month we celebrate the start of Meals on Wheels programs nationwide. On March 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 and established a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older, commonly referred to as Meals on Wheels.

Since 1987, volunteers in the Meals on Wheels program have been delivering hot meals to homebound older adults across Rockingham County.

Last year alone, close to 600 volunteers helped ADTS provide more than 61,000 meals to homebound seniors in our county.

Meals on Wheels helps older adults to live a life that is more nourished and independent, while supporting them to remain in their own homes as long as possible. We do this by providing daily visits, safety checks and nutritious meals that meet the dietary requirements for older adults. For the hundreds of people served through our nutrition programs, we’ve discovered

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the benefit goes far beyond the nutritious meals. For many, the daily contact with our dedicated volunteers is key, helping to reduce social isolation and increase the person’s overall well-being and sense of security.

The population of older adults is predicted to double over the next 20 years, and with the number of people reaching age 65 or better climbing at alarming rates, the demand for community services that allow people to age in their homes is greater than ever. Meals on Wheels is a great option for supporting older adults to remain healthy and independent in the community as they age.

However, locally we are challenged to meet this rapidly expanding need as we face the barriers associated with flat or decreased funding magnified by an increased cost to provide services. In Rockingham County, this translates to a waiting list for Meals on Wheels of more than a hundred seniors. As a result we must work to identify new opportunities to partner with the community to build

support for this critical service.

Meals on Wheels America, a national network of senior nutrition programs, encourages local programs to come together each year in March to raise awareness about senior hunger in our communities. ADTS is a proud participant in this “March for Meals” awareness campaign and we are thrilled to once again partner with local restaurants in our 5th Annual “Eat Out, Help Out” Fundraiser to benefit Meals on Wheels in Rockingham County. On Tuesday March 22, 2016 participating restaurants are generously donating 10% of their daily sales to Meals on Wheels. The funds stay right here in our community and go to provide meals, friendly visits, and safety checks for our homebound and elderly neighbors.

Visit www.eatoutrockingham.org for a complete list of participating restaurants and plan to eat out three times on that day!

In addition to the fundraising event, we will have opportunities to volunteer and lend support to the Meals on Wheels program throughout the month of March. If you’d like more information about how you can help “March for Meals” or lend your support to our local Meals on Wheels program please contact us at 336-349-2343. Together, we can help local homebound older adults live nourished and independent lives!

Memory Candles DANVIEW CEMETERY Easter 2016

We will light candles at dusk (weather permitting) on Easter - Sunday, March 27th 2016 Danview Cemetery Fieldcrest Rd., Eden All donations will be used for the cemetery maintenance fund.

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ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS 2016 ELECTIONS SCHEDULE ELECTION/DAY/DATE EVENT Thursday - March 3, 2016 One Stop (Early) Voting Begins (Wentworth and Remote Sites) 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday - March 8, 2016 Absentee Voting By Mail Ends Friday - March 11, 2016 One Stop (Early) Voting Ends (Remote Sites) 7:00 pm Saturday - March 12, 2016 One Stop (Early) Voting Ends (Wentworth) 1:00 pm Tuesday - March 15, 2016 Election Day - 6:30 am - 7:30 pm Tuesday - March 15, 2016 Absentee Ballots Due to the County Board of Elections - By 5:00 pm Tuesday - March 22, 2016 County Canvass - 11:00 am

mous red tape of the Social Security Disability process.

Kennedy graduated from RCC with an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Technology. During all this work in Social Security, she also found the time to earn two certificates for Certified Legal Assistant and Advanced Certified Paralegal in Social Security Disability from the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). In addition she is a SHIIP Certified Counselor in Medicare.

As a first step on bringing her dream to fruition, on August 15th at 2pm, Kennedy will present a free Social Security Disability seminar open to the public, and hosted by and at Pleasant View Baptist Church Activity Center, located at 232 W. Meadow Rd., Eden. If you have questions about Social Security disability or wish to schedule a free consultation, you should attend this seminar. This seminar will provide general information about Social Security disability and specific answers to your questions.

Kennedy goes on to explain that Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) are for those who have worked five out of the last 10 years and if they are approved they will also be eligible for Medicare. As with Supplemental Security Income (SSI), this is a needs based program and if approved the person would be eligible for Medicaid.

Offering in depth Social Security Disability advice, Kennedy wants to help with what to do and not do in your personal situation. The seminar will also feature a webinar and several handouts for additional helpful information.

The Goal is to educate the public and help citizens work though their Social Security Disability problems. For a personal consultation Kennedy Disability Services office is located at 125 Boone Road, Eden, near the Circle. This location is by appointment only. You may also call (336) 613-6566 to schedule a FREE consultation to discuss your Social Security Disability issues.

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DIABETIC EDUCATION Workshop for everyday living. Eden Drug Ed. Center, 216 Stadium Dr., ( corner of Stadium Dr. and Kennedy St., Eden.) 3rd Thurs. of every month, 3 pm. No res. necessary, FREE! Pete Crouch, Eden Drug TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) nonprofit weight-loss organization.

Weekly 1 hour meetings. Annual cost $32. 1/2 price for children 6-18 and spouses joining together. Visit www. tops.org or call 1-800-YEA-TOPS. Laurasgw@gmail.com or 919-621-3613.

Meets every Mon. at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Church, 233 Stadium Dr. Eden. Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057.

MOREHEAD HOSPITAL Preregistration is required for ALL classes UNLESS instructed otherwise. Many are FREE of Charge. Call 336-623-9711 ext, 2412 to register.

CHRONIC DISEASE CARE Call for dates and times...

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

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

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

ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL Preregistration is required for ALL classes UNLESS instructed otherwise. Many are FREE of Charge. Call numbers listed.

WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wed. at 7pm. FREE to Public!

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

Support Groups - Alcoholics Anonymous Morehead Hospital Dining Room 8 pm, every Wed. Open meeting - for those interested in recovery from alcoholism. Call 336-6232382 or 336-939-3230.

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

• Al-Anon Meeting 1st United Meth.

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

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

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn A support group for family members and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call for date & times.

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

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

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

• SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 The Boulevard, Eden Thursday Service 6:30pm - Biblical Learning / Bible Study Saturday 6:30pm - Worship Service Now accepting volunteers for our Children’s Ministry for Thursday and Saturdays • UNITED METHODIST WOMEN PINTO BEAN SUPPER March 12, 2016 5P.M.- 7 P.M. 1st UMC (Draper area) 130 Main St. Eden $5.00 eat in or carry out.

Pinto Beans, slaw or onions, corn bread, drink, and many deserts to choose from All proceeds go to ANITA'S ANGEL'S Relay for life. come enjoy the fellowship !

• 17TH ANNUAL APPRECIATION SERVICE FOR PASTOR LEROY VALENTINE Join in the Celebration at Ambassador For Christ 241 Peter Hill Rd., Eden, NC 27288 Services as follows: Saturday, March 19th 6pm High Ridge Baptist Church will render service featuring Pastor Ray Arrington of Fieldale, Va. Sunday, March 20th at 3:00pm Faith Community Holiness Church featuring Pastor Burdock Millner of Eden.

For more information contact the church at 336-623-1984 • DRAPER CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1116 Fieldcrest Rd., Eden NC 27288 336-635-8932 Please join us in welcoming our new minister and his wife Beginning March 6, 2016 Creighton and Debbie Beatty Services: 9 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Worship Wednesday night Youth: “Praise Wednesdays”, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Meal at 6 :30 Monthly 2nd & 4th Tuesday: Ladies’ Prayer & Bible Study, Food Pantry 10 a.m. - Noon April 9, 2016 Spring Community Meal 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Free &Everyone Is Welcome!

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South Day Room. Registration not required. For questions, call 951-4674.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Sunday, March 6, 2016, 3:00 p.m.

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

SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), make crafts, enjoy snacks and participate in other social activities. Brenda Moore at 336-6231077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m.

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

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

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

Reg. Req. - Kevin Bedard. 336-6236064 or: kbedard@osbornebaptist.com FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Osborne Bapt. Church Cafe/Kids Clubhouse. 1st Friday of every month: 6:30 pm. Encouragement & support.

Just interested in learning about the process? Stephanie (336) 655-1354 MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info

CLUBS WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Meets 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346

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

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

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

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

• THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO.meet every second Monday of month.

Chapter 63 -Ag. Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School. Room 180)Social from 6 pm til 7 pm, meeting at 7 pm. We provide transportation for veterans to their VA appts if needed call (336) 349-6040. Volunteers Needed.Call (336) 394-0080. Need volunteer drivers to take veterans to their VA appointments.

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Saturday Of The Month at 10 a.m. at the legion. For inform., call Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481 leave message.

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

336-932-9082, leave message.

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

Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY New location & time 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral in Reidsville Contact Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • VFW POST 8297 2nd Sat. of each month at 961 Church St. Extention, Reidsville, 12 Noon. Call Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan at 7 PM. Info call Donald Bien,cdr.at 548-3431.

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

• Eden - Call 336 623-3007 to reg.

• Reidsville - Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes • Mayodan - Call 336-949-4849 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes ROCKINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE 926 Washington Street, Eden Every Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thurs - Friday 10-4. Tax deductible.

Free large load pickup. 627-0160.

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

Meals Provided

• SALVATION ARMY Hungry?

Come by and have a meal on us!

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

MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

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

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

Ongoing Events DANCE - LARRY J’S 1201 Old Leaksville Rd., Ridgeway, Va. Live Music Monday, Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 6pm.

Dance 7pm - 9:45pm. No Alocohol, Smoke Free. Concessions Available • Adults $5 Donation. 12 & Under FREE! For info contact Wayne 276-340-6212 The public is invited to join "ART IN THE GARDEN" a conversation on how our community can develop

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STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB Meets at the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday or the month - 7pm Call Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA Meets the third Tuesday of every month at Fursty's Restaurant on Freeway Drive in Reidsville at 6:30 pm.

RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB meets 3rd Sat. of every month at 10 for snacks. Meeting begins at 10:30 am. Meeting at the Rock. Co. Republican Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville.

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

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

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

Meets At Roberts Memorial Baptist Church 203 Memorial Baptist Church Road, Stoneville.

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E v e n t s o f I n t e re s t an art center in Eden. We have a Public Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033 311406690931/) with an ongoing discussion. The next group meeting will be on Thurs., March 31, 6pm at the Eden Public Library, 598 S Pierce St., Eden, NC., in the meeting room. Everyone is welcome. Questions should be directed to the Facebook page.

THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam starts at 6:15PM, Doors Open At 7 p.m.

Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AT JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville, NC 27320. Saturday Nights. doors open at 6pm, Dance at 7pm. No Alcohol, smoke free.

Adults $5 donation, 11 & under free.

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

Music every Friday night: From 7-10 pm

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

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

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

Wed.; 9 a.m. to noon Sat’s. Consultants and professional genealogists are on hand to assist at no cost. Popular research sites can be accessed free of charge. Copies are 10¢ per page. Appointments for other times. Inform.: 336-623-7154.

TRIAD DAYLILY CLUB FORMING. Join this group of people who love cultivating daylilies. (Meets 4th Sunday of each month) 2pm - 4pm at Vida pour Tea, 412 State St., Greensboro. RSVP at ww.meetup.com (go under “garden”) or

call Lynn at 336-456-4509

Upcoming Events 14th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival. 9am - 4pm. Saturday June 4th at Kingsway Plaza, Eden.

Where regional and local potters come to show their work and offer them for sale.

PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, April 23, 2016 sponsored by Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund. Accepting donations NOW - Bring housewares to Midtown Furniture 2nd Saturday of each month 9:00 - 11:00 am. Madison. Pick up also available Call 336-427-4357 Give Goods, Buy Stuff, Kick Cancer!

For the fun of it Q: What pet makes the loudest noise?

A: A trum-pet!

Q: What's easy to get into but hard to get out of?

A: Trouble

First Presbyterian Church Preschool Registration Monday, March 14, 2016 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

First consideration given to Church Members, Children Currently Enrolled, Siblings, Past And Present.

WALK MS SOCIETY ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 2016 -April 9th at Penn House, 324 Maple Avenue, Reidsville NC. Register online at:main.nationalmssociety.org

RELAY FOR LIFE Friday, May 13, 2016 - Saturday, May 14, 2016, 6:30 pm - 6:30 am Rockingham High School, 180 High School Rd, Reidsville, NC Teams are forming now. Be sure to participate in or support a team this year!

THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH • DRBA’S ANNUAL CELEBRATION AND HIKE, 9:30 a.m., Sat., March 5. Meet at Museum & Archives of Rockingham County, 1086 NC HWY 65, Reidsville, NC (former Rockingham County Courthouse in Wentworth). Bring lunch, or plan to eat at a local restaurant. For hike on the ChinquaPenn Walking Trail, bring water and hiking boots or walking shoes. Dress in layers, be prepared for wind or rain. Free & open to public.T Butler, members@danriver.org, 336-613-6723 www.danriver.org

MONDAY, MARCH 7TH • ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ meet in the Governmental Center, Commissioners’ Chambers, Second Floor, 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth. 6:30pm.

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

For further information call FPC at

336-623-4271 or preschool director at 336-344-3833 582 Southwood Drive, Eden, N.C. 27288 We do not discriminate against race or religion! www.firstpresbyterianeden.org 1stpresbyteriangreatbeginningspreschool

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THURSDAY, MARCH 10TH • WILL OF THE PEOPLE March Meeting - 7:00 pm Advanced Technology Building, RCC Public is invited

TUESDAY, MARCH 15TH • MARCH STEW - The Eden Professional Firefighters Association Local 2723 will be holding its annual stew on Saturday, March 19 at Fire Station 1 located at 623 Henry Street in downtown Leaksville. Stew will be ready at 12 noon. Stew will be eat in for donations only or sold for $6 per quart. To preorder quarts please contact: Frankie White at 336.213.3897 or Charles Johnson at 336.344.2512

SATURDAY, MARCH 19TH COMMUNITY ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT - Leaksville United Methodist Church, Saturday, March 19, 2016, 10:30 a.m. - 603 Henry St., Eden, NC - Gather in the church Fellowship Hall for stories, music, crafts and games. Egg Hunt begins promptly at 11:45, followed by snacks and a visit from the Easter Bunny! There will also be a special Scavenger Egg Hunt for older students 4th-6th grade.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20TH • RALLY THE FAMILY FREE INDOOR TENNIS PLAY DAYS - 2:30-4pn at Eden Family YMCAgive kids age 6-12 and their families a chance to play tennis and have fun. No experience necessary. All equipment provided. 301 S Kennedy St., Eden NC 336 623-8496

MONDAY, MARCH 21ST • ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ meet in the Governmental Center, Commissioners’ Chambers, Second Floor, 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth. 6:30pm.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26TH • CITY OF EDEN EASTER EGG HUNT, Freedom Park. March 26th, 11am. Infants - age 12.

Devided into 6 different age groups. Rain date the next week, same time.

• Go Fly a Kite! Mayo River State Park - 9am - 12 noon Have you ever watched hawks soar in the wind? You can also do that with a kite! Try your hand at building and flying your very own kite!

This program is designed for kids with adult supervision but is open to all ages. The event starts at the park officeMayo River State Park call 336-427-2530 or visit www.ncstateparks.gov and click on Visit A Park, Find A Park, Scroll to Mayo River and click Events & Programs.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27TH • DAYLILIES PLANT SALE! 2pm-5pm Yes! You CAN still plant these NOW! Registered AHS hybridizers from our Region NC & SC. $5-$25 Triad Daylily Fans Garden Club at 4301 Lawndale Dr, next to Sci-Quarium 336 456 4509 • RALLY THE FAMILY FREE INDOOR TENNIS PLAY DAYS -2:30-4pm at Western Rockingham YMCA in Mayodan and Reidsville YMCA give kids age 6-12 and their families a chance to play tennis and have fun. No experience necessary. All equipment provided. 504 S Main St., Reidsville NC 27320 336 342-3307/600 5th Ave., Mayodan, NC 27027 336 427-9622

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Hundreds Will Walk To Create a World Free of MS at Walk MS: Rockingham County on April 9, 2016 Over 200 people are expected to raise $17,000 to stop MS in its tracks, restore what has

been lost and end MS forever at the annual Walk MS: Rockingham County taking

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place on April 9, 2016 at The Penn House in Reidsville. Walk MS is an opportunity for people living with MS and those who care about them to connect, join together, be inspired and raise critical funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Walk MS: Rockingham County is where friends, loved ones and co-workers team up to change the world for everyone affected by MS. Participants can choose from either a .3 or 2.5 mile fully accessible route.

In 2015 alone, more than 315,000 people in nearly 550 locations across the country walked to create a world free of MS, raising nearly $50 million.

Since 1988, Walk MS has raised more than $920 million to fund critical research and life-changing services to help people with MS live their best lives.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation is the premier national sponsor of Walk MS. Local presenting sponsors are Modern Automotive and Biogen.

WHEN: April 9, 2016; Registration at 8:30 AM; Start time at 10:00 AM WHERE: The Penn House

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life

Scholarship Season opens The North Carolina Community Foundation announces the opening of scholarship season, according to Leslie Ann Jackson, NCCF director of grants and scholarships.

NCCF administers over 150 of scholarships for students throughout the state. Eligibility criteria and deadlines are specific and vary widely by scholarship and location. Deadlines vary but typically range from March to May. To determine if you or your student qualifies, visit NCCF’s website at nccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships.

Jackson said that scholarships provide a good opportunity for North Carolina students to further their educations. “Our aim is to raise awareness throughout the state about opportunities offered through scholarships held with the North Carolina Community Foundation,” she said “We’re proud to facilitate scholarships on behalf of our fundholders that invest in the next generation of North Carolinians.”

About the North Carolina Community Foundation The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has made $101 million in grants since its inception in 1988.

With more than $237 million in assets, NCCF sustains 1,200 endowments established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. The NCCF partners with 60 affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance in 67 counties across the state. An important component of NCCF’s mission is to ensure that rural philanthropy has a voice at local, regional and national levels.

For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org, like us on Facebook and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @NCCF.

Industrial Commission Creates Clerk’s Office Plus Rollout of New Electronic Filing System

Currently accepting applications for enrollment!

Call Today (336) 623-9626 or (336) 623-2072

Bridget Buckner Burton, Director b_bucknertwec@yahoo.com Terra Wilson Flint, Asst. Director

186 E. Aiken Rd., Eden, NC

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The North Carolina Industrial Commission announces the formation of a Clerk’s Office to streamline and simplify the filing of documents with the Commission. Emily Baucom will take the lead as the Industrial Commission Clerk. The creation of the Clerk’s Office coincides with the adoption of new Industrial Commission rules that mandate the electronic filing of all documents as of February 1st.

Baucom, a licensed attorney, brings several years of experience working as a Special Deputy Commissioner within the Executive Secretary’s Office at the Industrial Commission. Baucom received both her bachelor’s and law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

“We’re fortunate to have such a capable and energetic individual in this important position,” said Chief Operating Officer Fred Duyck. “Emily’s previous experience and professional knowledge will enable her to handle the challenges of the Clerk’s role and ensure that filings at the Commission are processed in an efficient and timely manner.”

The move is designed to simplify the filing process for customers and improve the integrity of the Industrial Commission’s electronic files. The Commission created the Clerk’s office to oversee the eventual adoption of universal filing through the Commission’s electronic document filing portal (EDFP). The new rules in effect on February 1st provide for mandatory use of the filing portal for certain documents and email filing of all other documents. Exceptions for claimants are provided in the new rules. For more information view: http://www.ic.nc.gov/CombinedEfilingRules.pdf

IRS Call scams making rounds once again As tax season begins, many people, possibly even you, will receive phone calls from SCAMMERS claiming to be with the United Stated Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These SCAMMERS will state that you owe the IRS money in the form of back taxes, and if you do not pay by a certain time, usually the end of the day, a warrant will be issued and you will be arrested.

In another version of this scam, the SCAMMERS will call claiming to be the IRS stating they need to update your personal information in order to process your tax refund.

These SCAMMERS are also using “Spoof” Caller IDs when making these calls. Caller ID "spoofing" occurs when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your Caller ID display to disguise their identity. Spoofing is often used as part of an attempt to trick someone into giving away valuable personal

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 information or money. Many of the numbers used by these IRS SCAMMERS come back as Washington, D.C., New York, and even local “336” area code numbers.

THESE CALLS ARE SCAMS, primarily coming from other countries overseas! DO NOT FALL FOR IT! If you receive one of these calls, HANG UP THE PHONE! These IRS scam calls will be in heavy rotation throughout tax season in particularly.

Please report suspected Welfare fraud!

Rockingham County’s DSS Program Integrity Fights Welfare Fraud, Abuse, Misuse Rockingham County Dept. of Social Services’ Program Integrity investigates suspected misuse and abuse of public assistance programs such as: Food Stamps, Medicaid, Work First, and Low Income Energy Assistance and Crisis Intervention (Fuel Assistance).

Program Integrity Investigator, Wendy Yates, and Program Integrity Detective Mike Smith. talked with Public Information Officer Mable Scott on the Community Accents program in February.

Yates and Smith encourage citizens to report potential welfare fraud, abuse or misuse to the Welfare Fraud Hot Line at 336.394.0065 or toll free at 1.855.348.0065.

Citizens reporting potential fraud may possibly share info about someone who is: · Not reporting income · Receiving benefits in another county or state · Not correctly reporting who is living in their household · Buying food for someone else in exchange for money · Taking money from someone and giving them the card to buy food.

County asks your advice on river access park Rockingham County, N.C. is seeking citizen input on what type of features they would like to see incorporated into a new river access and park on the Dan River. The park will be located approximately mid-way between the Town of Madison and Settles

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Piedmont Pottery Festival plans underway

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Yes, it’s that time again, when the regional and local potters come out to display their work, demonstrate their craftwork and sell their beautiful creations to the public.

This year marks the 14th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival held in Eden.

On Saturday, June 4th from 9am - 4pm, they ask you to join them and stroll through their booths at the Kingsway Plaza, located at 220 W. Kings Hwy., Eden, N.C. Hundreds usually visit the event, buying for themselves and as gifts for others. Impressive artisans are always available to talk to.

All interested potters are invited to participate in this annual event. There will be publicity for the event as well as 10 foot x10 foot booths. With limit-

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Space assignments will be designated in order of receipt of applications by May 1st.

Applicants will be notified of thier acceptance.

Applications received after this date will be assigned if space is available. All set up materials must be provided by potters, no tables or chairs will be available. A demonstration area will be featured with participants invited to share their skills throughout the day.

Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm Sat. 9am - 12:30pm

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Q & A’s: New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

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Based on the most recent science, the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released at the beginning of 2016. Before you say, “here we go again,” let’s take a closer look.

The guidelines may sound familiar, but there are some differences from years’ past.

Overall guidelines. For the most part, these guidelines don’t advise you about how much to eat of different foods, such as vegetables or meat. Instead, they focus on helping you fit healthy eating into their own unique lifestyle. To that end, they provide three examples of healthy eating plans: a healthy American diet, a Mediterranean-style diet, and a vegetarian diet.

What these three types of diets share is an emphasis on more plant-based foods, healthy fats, and whole grains. The guidelines also suggest making meals and snacks from scratch.

That helps avoid the common pitfalls of processed foods, such as high levels of salt and sugar.

Overall, a healthy eating pattern includes: · Any vegetable, but preferably a wide variety · Fruits, especially whole ones · Grains—with at least half being whole grains · Fat-free or low-fat dairy · A variety of protein sources, including seafood, lean meat, poultry, eggs, beans, peas, nuts, seeds, and soy products · Oils Specific guidelines. The last set of guidelines came out in 2010. They simply advised people to reduce their intake of added sugars, without giving numbers. The newest guidelines, however, are more specific. They suggest you limit added sugars to fewer than 10 percent of your daily calories.

Right now, added sugars account for more than 13 percent of Americans’ daily calories.

Soft drinks, fruit drinks, sweetened coffee or tea, flavored waters, and alcoholic beverages account for nearly 50 percent of all added sugars we consume. A recent study revealed that people who drink sugary drinks daily tend to put on deeper belly fat over time. That’s the kind of fat that surrounds vital organs and is linked to type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Other sources of added sugars are snacks and sweets, as well as foods like bread and prepared meals.

The new guidelines also suggest that you limit saturated fats to no more than 10 percent of your daily calories. That’s a goal that less than a third of Americans meet.

Sadly, these fats can increase levels of bad cholesterol, and your risk of stroke and heart disease.

About a third of saturated fat comes from prepared foods containing cheese or meat— foods like burgers, tacos, and pizza—as well as dairy products, snacks, and sweets.

Finally, the guidelines advise eating fewer than 2,300 milligrams per day of salt—a little less than a teaspoon. That’s a guideline that nearly all Americans are failing to meet. But it’s not something to ignore. That’s because too much salt can increase blood pressure, which also increases risks of heart disease and stroke.

Also, while we are talking about nutrition, we know that some nutrients are depleted from our body when we take certain prescriptions, like high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure and hormone medications. Often the depletion of these nutrients causes weakness, muscle pain, and other symptoms that affect our health. We have a solution!

Please stop by and ask our pharmacists how to prevent medication induced nutrient depletion.

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ed space, the first 46 booths reserved will be guaranteed participation. Each booth will have electricity available. If interested please complete and return an entry form by May 6th with check made payable to Piedmont Pottery Festival.

Mail to : City of Eden Attn: Cindy Adams P.O. Box 70 Eden, NC 27289-0070 To aquire a entry form call 336-612-8049 or 336-552-6132, or email CAdams @EdenNC.us.

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

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Letter to the Editor To All, As friends and supporters of our American Legion , William Johnson Post 534 this is your chance to show your support for not only our Post but our troops as well. We are offering this window decal to go on your auto glass or home window.

You pick the design that you would like to have. You can get a decal for only a $10.00 each donation. We will get it in the mail to you as soon as we get your check or money order made out to the American Legion Post 534. Thanks for your support.

C.D. Grant Commander Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan .

Meets the second Saturday of month at 11 AM. 336-520-1950.

Letter to the Editor Ben Curtis and I have known each other for 12 years.

He is well organized and his attention to detail is impeccable.

Ben's moral and ethical character are beyond reproach. When Ben commits himself he puts all his energy into the task to make sure all angles, avenues and details

To the Voters of Rockingham County: I’m writing this letter on behalf of my friend and former co-worker, Reece Pyrtle. He is seeking election to the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. I’ve never done anything quite like this before, but feel this is the time to take a vocal stand in support of Reece.

I’ve known Reece for the best part of 35 years. I know his mom, some of his brothers, most of his sisters and I knew his dad.

I’m not just familiar with Reece, I know Reece. If I remember correctly, I worked on the background investigation of him during his application process with the Eden Police Department. By the way, he has risen through the ranks of the department and is now Chief Pyrtle. I served with Reece on the board of directors for the Eden Boys and Girls Club when he was president. I know that he is actively involved in other civic organizations as well, most notably the Salvation Army. Reece Pyrtle is not new to serving.

Reece is seeking a seat on the board for the purest of reasons, to serve. He sees a need in this county for new leadership and movement in a new, positive direction. Reece wants this county to prosper once again, and be a place where his middleschool aged daughter can return after finishing school, get a good job and raise a family.

As a commissioner, Reece Pyrtle will provide the citizens of Rockingham County with hard work, common sense, integrity and compassion. His conservative principles will not keep him from being open to ideas from anyone that can help Rockingham County be better.

In short, he will answer to and serve all the citizens of Rockingham County.

Reece Pyrtle has my support and I hope he’ll have yours!

Respectfully submitted, Barry Carter, Retired Police Captain, Eden Police Department and owner of Olde Leaksville Gun Shop, Eden.

are considered and appropriate steps are taken in order for the goal to be reached. Ben will see it through to completion. He is very proud to be a citizen of Rockingham County and desires to make our community the best possible place to live. Ben is very active in the lives of many young people through the devel-

opment and management of organized youth sports teams.

Ben Curtis is responsible and will provide outstanding service to Rockingham County as the Register of Deeds.

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Please take a moment to complete this brief survey, and provide any suggestions you may have for the overall design, amenities, and activities you wish to see there. The deadline to complete the survey is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016. All answers are optional. Here is the direct link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/danriveraccess For questions about the survey, please contact Dr. Mable Scott, Rockingham County Public Information Officer, at mscott@co.rockingham.nc.us or Jenny Edwards, DRBA Program Manager, at jedwards@danriver.org If you are not able to take the survey online, paper copies of the survey can be completed at: Rockingham County Governmental Center Museum & Archives of Rockingham County (MARC), Wentworth Mayodan Town Hall, Mayodan Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center Madison Dry Goods, Madison The Mad Bean, Madison Eden YMCA, Eden Eden City Hall, Eden Lake Reidsville Park (park store) UMAR at the Roc, Reidsville

Berger, Moore Defend Religious Freedom Since AG is Arguing Opposition’s Case Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) announced recently they have moved to intervene to defend a North Carolina law that protects the First Amendment religious freedom rights of magistrates and register of deeds employees while complying with the marriage law ordered by the courts.

Attorney General Roy Cooper has appeared as counsel contesting a legal challenge filed by political opponents of Senate Bill 2. However, Cooper has publicly criticized the law, saying he would veto it if given the chance and making the same flawed claims as those suing the state. This is just one of numerous instances where the Attorney General has publicly denounced state laws he is supposed to be defending.

“Once again, Roy Cooper is publicly disparaging the case of his clients – the people of North Carolina – and instead arguing the opposition’s case for them,” said Berger and Moore. “Nobody in North Carolina would accept this behavior from his or her private lawyer, and the taxpayers should not have to in this case.”

While Senate Bill 2 has been law for roughly eight months, the plaintiffs in the suit were unable to identify even one couple who has been denied the ability to get married under it.

Rockingham County Red Cross March Blood Drive -Tuesday 03/01/2016 - Reidsville Fire Station #1, 402 South Scales St., Reidsville - Call Leon Cox at 349-1024 - 11am-3:30pm -Tuesday 03/01/2016 - Grace Baptist Church, 3097 US Hwy 311,Madison - Call the Church Office at 427-3494 - 2pm 6:30pm -Wednesday 03/02/2016 - Rockingham Community College (Bloodmobile Outside), 484 County Home Rd., Wentworth www.redcrossblood.org - sponsor code: RCC - 11am-3:30pm -Thursday 03/03/2016 - Eden YMCA, 301 South Kennedy St. , Eden - www.redcrossblood.org - sponsor code: Eden Community 2pm - 6:30pm -Friday 03/04/2016 - Reidsville YMCA - Location: First Baptist Church, 409 South Main St., Reidsville - www.redcrossblood.org sponsor code: Reidsville Community - 11:30am-4pm -Thursday 03/10/2016 - Reidsville High School, 1901 South Park Drive, Reidsville - Call the School Office at 349-6361 - 8:30am1:30pm -Tuesday 03/15/2016 - Huntsville Elementary School, 2020 Sardis Church Road, Madison - Call the School Office at 427-3266 1:30pm-6pm -Thursday 03/17/2016 - American Red Cross - (Bloodmobile Outside), 3692 Hwy 14, Reidsville - www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor Code: Reidsville - 10am-2:30pm -Friday 03/18/2016 - Rockingham County High School, 180 High

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THE WRIGHT COMPANY Amelia W. Dallas, GRI, CSP 336-623-8481 Cell: 336-932-1000 Dallas.amelia10@gmail.com Duane Best, J. M. Morehead retired choral director in 2010 with Donna Williams, his former student, of Remnant Productions, Charleston SC

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Duane Best Scholarship Fund receives gift The Directors of the Duane Best Scholarship Fund (2003) of J. M. Morehead High School presented a gift of $12,500 to the Rockingham County Schools’ Board of Education. Scholarship Fund Directors Duane and Gloria Best, Susan Cunningham, Charlie Hall, Wanda Harris, Fern Ragan, and Lynn Tuttle were present at the February 8, 2016 meeting as the Board of Education accepted the gift.

Sonja Parks, Assistant Superintendent of Operations & Logistics, made the formal request for the acceptance of this final gift of the Auditorium Committee.

The donation will be used to replace the 55-year-old front doors and and other door repairs on the R. Duane Best Auditorium. This February 8th donation concludes major projects that have overhauled the building’s interior.

November 2009 through 2011, the Eden community and MHS alumni raised $251,000 for Auditorium renovations to honor the 50th Anniversary in 2011.

Despite the Great Recession,

over 1500 named donors made tax-deductible donations to remove the old seats and to install over 1600 seats with aisle lighting provided by the Irwin Seating Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bill Moore, Irwin Seating Sales Manager of Eden, coordinated the purchase of the seats and stage curtains.

The new flame resistant curtains for the stage and auditorium entrance were prepared by Franklin Designs, Inc., Ridgeland, Mississippi. The Sign Shop of Eden designed and installed the lobby wall plaque sponsored by the City of Eden Tourism. The lobby display honors the donors and their seat dedication names. Dyers, Inc. installed two new sinks and commodes for the stage dressing rooms. The Maintenance Department of the Rockingham Schools’ departments assisted with the project.

The Eden All-America 2011 City Council made a proclamation declaring November 19, 2011, the R. Duane Best Auditorium Day. The Golden Anniversary event that evening

Is Eden “The land where promise flows?”

Is Eden the land where promise flows? Morehead Hospital’s new president thinks so. Dana Weston gave an inspiring speech at the Eden Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Chairman's Meeting & Leadership Recognition Dinner in January and part of it is provided below.

“Six weeks ago, I moved to Eden to begin my journey with Morehead Memorial Hospital as the new President and CEO. Since then, I have spent countless hours not just immersing myself in the hospital, but into the community as well. As I researched my new community, I read about Eden’s selection as an All-America City in 2011. The theme was Eden, NC: Where Promise Flows. And that stuck with me for the following days and weeks: Where Promise Flows. Yes, Eden sits at the meeting point of the Smith and Dan rivers, but this theme is about more than simple water.

What does it mean to have promise flow?”

This community has weathered more than one storm.

Industries have left the area.

Employment challenges are widespread. Opportunities seem

to be scarce. As local business owners and leaders, you know as well as anyone that the recent times have been nothing like the proverbial good old days.

Morehead Memorial Hospital has weathered its challenges as well. Weston said, “I have heard stories about the days when you had to know someone to get a job at the hospital; when the cafeteria was more crowded on Sunday than some churches; and when this community held the hospital up as a source of pride.

So when times change, and they inevitably do, what does it look like to have promise flow? When the riverbed seems to have dried up and every day seems to bring more uncertainty, where is the promise then? As I prayed over this question,” “I expected God to give me a roadmap to success. I waited with expectancy for a divine revelation of how to bring a bubbling spring of hope and promise back to Morehead Hospital and this community that I am now blessed to be a part of. And instead of a detailed action plan or a holy thesis, I saw faces,”

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$8,000 Food Donation Boosts Pantry Supplies For The Needy The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated $8,000 worth of food to the Rockingham County Committee of 100.

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cies that benefit from the drive: The American Red Cross, Cooperative Christian Ministries, Hands of God of Rockingham County, Men in Christ Ministries, Reidsville Soup Kitchen, Rockingham County Veterans Coalition, and The Salvation Armies of Reidsville, Eden and Western Rockingham County.

Each agency had submitted a request for specific items and all those requests were fulfilled.

The trucks returned to The Salvation Army in Reidsville where several agency representatives met them and picked up their orders. Then, the trucks traveled to the Eden Salvation Army where other representatives received what they had ordered.

"We are grateful for the church's generosity in supplying this food for those who are in need in Rockingham County," said Chairman Blake Dawson.

“I am grateful to be involved in the Sixth Annual Rockingham County Food Drive in our efforts to eliminate hunger,” said Blake Dawson, chairman of the Committee of 100 that organizes and oversees the drive. The committee is comprised of representatives from the agencies and several other interested individuals.

"Our agencies are reporting marked increases in requests from people who depend on them to feed their families," Dawson said. ”I would like to thank The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints for their generous donation of $8,000 of food to the eight agencies toward eliminating hunger,” he said, noting the fifth annual food drive of the organization kicked off Feb. 27 and runs through April 2.

This year, the goal is to collect 40,000 pounds of food to help the eight agencies keep their pantry shelves stocked.

“Please help the Committee of 100 with donations of food during our food drive,” Dawson said. He encouraged churches, businesses and organizations to initiate food drives within their groups.

Information on how to help can be obtained by visiting the organization's Facebook Page, Rockingham County, North Carolina Food Drive or by calling Dawson at 336-432-2843.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE10 School Rd. , Reidsville - Call the School Office at 634-3220 8am-1:30pm -Saturday 03/19/2016 - Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, 361 Mt. Carmel Church Rd., Reidsville - Call Susan at 342-4850 10am-2:30pm -Thursday 03/24/2016 - Morehead High School, 134 North Pierce St., Eden - Call the School Office at 627-7731 - 8:30am-2pm -Tuesday 03/29/2016 - Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 4751 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville - www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Saints - 2:30pm-7pm The above schedule is subject to change. Appointments are recommendedPlease call the American Red Cross at 349-3434 if you have any questions.

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6th Annual Countywide Food Drive The Rockingham County Committee of 100 will be conducting their 6th Annual Countywide Food Drive started on February 27th until April 2nd. All food collected will be used to help feed the hungry in our county. The following agencies will be recipients of the food: American Red Cross Cooperative Christian Ministries (Eden) Salvation Army (Reidsville) Salvation Army (Eden) Hands of God (Madison) Rockingham County Veteran’s Coalition Reidsville Soup Kitchen Men in Christ Ministries.

If you have food you would like to have picked up, you may call: 336-627-1256 Ann Fish Co-Chairman. 336-432-2843 Blake Dawson Chairman

SmartCents: Budget & Credit Basics for Homeownership SmartCents: Budget & Credit Basics for Homeownership will be held at the Reidsville Branch Public Library, 204 West Morehead Street, Reidsville, on Thursday, March 24th from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Consumer Credit Counseling Service, a division of Family Service of the Piedmont will be the speakers. This event is free, please call Consumer Credit Counseling Service at 1-888755-2227, ext. 2221 to register Future homeowners will create their own homeowner budget and learn to practice making mortgage payments.

Additionally, they will focus on preparing their credit for the mortgage application and pre-mortgage credit adjustments.

Participants are encouraged to bring their credit reports with them to the workshop. A free copy of your credit report is available at www.AnnualCreditReport.com or by calling 877-322 -8228.

Note: Do not let anyone see or handle your credit report, keep it with you at all times for the workshop. You should blackout your social security number.

AA of Rockingham County Meeting schedule: Monday: Fellowship Group - 8 p.m. - open speaker - First Presbyterian Church - 318 S. Main St., Reidsville Evening Words of Wisdom - 6 p.m. - AA Approved Literature Study - Life Changes Building - 7568 NC HWY. 770, Eden Tuesday: A Vision for You Group - 6p.m. - 12 Step Study - St. Thomas Episcopal Church - 315 Lindsay St., Reidsville Madison - Mayodan Group - 8 p.m. - open speaker - Episcopal Church of the Messiah - 114 S. 2nd Ave., Mayodan Wednesday: Circle of Love Group - 8p.m. - open discussion Morehead Hospital - 117 E. Kings Hwy., Eden Sparrow Group - 8 p.m. - Big Book Study - Wlliams Annex - 108 N. Main St., Reidsville Thursday: Fellowship Group - 8 p.m. - First Presbyterian Church 318 S. Main St., Reidsville Madison-Mayodan Group - 8 p.m. - closed discussion - big book

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Unger and Madison are at it again!

Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in the Theatre Guild of Rockingham County’s production of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple, Female Version.

Neil Simon, exactly twenty years after penning the original play, decided to try the story again, only this time with a different twist indeed: Felix would become “Florence” and Oscar would turn into “Olive.” Neatfreak Florence, played by Kristin Cardwell, is newly divorced and has no place to go. Kim Everhart, as her good friend (and slob) Olive, invites her to live in her apartment, but how long can two friends, who are so different, get along? Join us for this hilarious show and find out for yourself.

Instead of the poker party

that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls (Makia Aikens, Terry Lynn Ramsey, Emily Sizemore, Katie Tanner) over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. Add in the two Constanzuela brothers (Chris Everhart and Kevin Ferris), posturing Spanish brothers desperately hoping for a little “action,” and the hilarity never ends.

Whether you are a fan of the original stage version, or the television series, or have never experienced a special friendship like Olive and Florence, you won’t be disappointed.

This show will have you in stitches!

“The Odd Couple, The Female Version” will be performed at the Rockingham Community College Auditorium

on Friday and Saturday nights March 11th,12th, 18th and 19th, starting at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday afternoons, March 13th and 20th, beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at 336-627-0228. For more details, visit our website at www.tgrc-nc.com. Directed by Reidsville High School drama teacher Tom Murphy, this delightful comedy is not to be missed!

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Eden Cruise group donates money to local schools Celebrating their 6th year of taking care of children through donations, the Eden Cruise / Three Rivers Chapter AACA ( automobile) Club were proud to present several local schools with funds for the Back-Pack Food Program.

This year the group was happy to be able to donate $900 to each school, where as last year they were able to provide $800 each.

Accepting the check were Tania Martin, Principal at Leaksville-Spray Elementary, Ellen Kramer, School Counselor at Central Elementary, Amanda Vernon, School Counselor at Lincoln Elementary and Connie Thaxton, School Counselor at Douglas Elementary.

Representatives from Draper Elementary were unable to attend the ceremony but sent their thanks for the children the funds will help.

Central Elementary provides for 11 families, with 25 backpacks of food.

1st Presbyterian Church bags Central’s food and delivers it three times a week.

Lincoln Elementary serves 30 children with their own in-house bagging. They also have individuls donate to the program.

This year they got to do food boxes for Christmas for each of their backpack families.

Leaksville-Spray Elementary serves 10 families, and at Christmas they serve 20 families. They are hoping to expand their program this year.

Douglas Elementary serves 30 children from 20 families. They also have a church as a sponsor

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Biogen Foundation awards $125K in STEM grants for NC public schools The Biogen Foundation has awarded $125,000 in grants to support science education programs and projects in public schools across North Carolina.

In its second year, the Foundation’s “Ignite the Power of STEM” program awards teachers, schools and nonprofit STEM education programs that serve K-12 students. Teachers were eligible to apply for grants up to $2,000. Schools and nonprofits could apply for grants up to $5,000. There were 35 deserving schools selected from a wide range of applications. The program was administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF).

“We want to spark a passion for science among North Carolina students of all ages,” said Joydeep Ganguly, Biogen Foundation Board member.

“This program is designed to help students experience the fun and power of hands-on science learning and to know that science careers are within their reach.”

Ignite the Power of STEM 201516 grant recipients: · New Vision School of Math, Science and Technology for Engineers in the Classroom, Rockingham-Stokes · Ayden Middle School for Model Rockets, Pitt

· Beaufort County Early College High School for Videoing the Microscopic World, Beaufort · Brentwood Elementary School for Engineering a Healthier World, Wake · East Chapel Hill High School for Using Birdbrain Finches to Infuse Physics Classes with Computer Science, Chapel HillCarrboro · East Lee Middle School, for STEM for ALL, Lee · Hillandale Elementary School for BMX Challenge Course, Henderson · H.J. MacDonald Middle School for Robots to the Rescue, Craven · J.W. Turlington School for BrainPop Initiative Project, Hoke · Lift Every Voice Institute for Feed One Save One, Vance · Lincoln Heights Elementary School PTA for Educator Professional Training for STEM Curriculum and Engineering Elementary Kits, Wake · Longview Elementary School for Off to the Right Start: Building a STEM Collaboration Lab, Hickory · Louisburg High School for What’s in my Water?, Franklin · Martin County Schools for Mission to Mars, Martin · Meadowview Magnet Middle School for Inquiry Science in the Middle School, Mount Airy

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· Middle College High School at Durham Technical Community College for Differential Literacy in High School Biology · Morton Elementary for Morton Master Builders, Onslow ·Pender High School for Digging into DNA and 3D Modeling, Pender ·Perry Harrison Elementary School for Leaners Today, Leaders Tomorrow, Chatham · Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute for Students Engaging Science Researchers at an Active Astronomical Research Station, Transylvania · Riverside Middle School for Robotic Virtual Programming Project, Martin · Roanoke Rapids Graded School District for Bringing Inquiry Science to NE NC · Robbinsville High School for Get in the BioZone, Graham · SATELLITE for Science and Technology Enriching Lifelong Leaders in Tomorrow’s Endeavors, Wake · Sherwood Githens Middle School for Fetal Piggies for Science!, Durham · Shoals Elementary for Science Literacy-May The Force Be with You, Surry · STEM West/Western Piedmont Council of Governments, Robox Sumo, Alexander · Surry County Public Schools for Junior Camp Med, Surry · Swain Family Intervention Services, Inc. for Swain Summer STEM Camp, Swain · The Brilliant and Beautiful Foundation for Wild About Data: Bioinformatics, Wake · North Carolina Leadership Academy for STEM Girls, Forsyth · UNCW Research Foundation for Junior Seahawk Academy: STEM/Health Explorations, New Hanover · Upper Coastal Plain Learning Council for Putting the “E” in STEM, Wilson · Western Middle School for Project HOST (Hands on Science Teaching), Alamance · Wilson Academy of Applied Technology for Robotics Lab, Wilson The “Ignite the Power of STEM” grants program for 2016-17 will be held in the fall, when additional and more specific information will be detailed at www.biogen.com/igniteNC and on NCCF’s website at www.nccommunityfoundation.org.

About the Biogen Foundation: The mission of the Biogen Foundation is to improve the quality of people’s lives and contribute to the vitality of the communities in which the company operates, with a special emphasis on innovative ways to promote science literacy and encourage young people to consider science careers. Additional information about the Biogen Foundation can be found at www.biogen.com/foundation About NCCF: NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has made $101 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $237 million in assets, NCCF sustains 1,200 endowments established to provide longterm support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. NCCF partners with 60 affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance in 67 counties across the state, with an emphasis on rural areas. For further information, visit www.nccommunityfoundation.org

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 study, last Thursday of month - Episcopal Church of the Messiah 114 S. 2nd Ave., Mayodan Friday: A Vision for You Group - 8 p.m. - open discussion - St. Thomas Episcopal Church - 315 Lindsay St., Reidsville Saturday: 12 Changes Group -9 a.m. - open discussion - Life Changes Building - 7586 NC HWY. 770, Eden Serenity Group - 11 a.m. - open discussion - William's Annex - 108 N. Main St., Reidsville Happy Destiny Group - 6 p.m. - open discussion - First Baptist Church - 110S. Franklin St., Madison Sunday: Fellowship Group - 8 p.m. - open discussion - First Presbyterian Church - 318 S. Main St., Reidsville Al-Anon Tuesday: 8 p.m. - Reidsville Alliance Church - 1300 Freeway Dr., Reidsville Thursday: Madison-Mayodan Group - 8 p.m. - Episcopal Church of the Messiah - 114 S. 2nd Ave., Mayodan Draper Al-Anon Group - 8 p.m. - First United Methodist Church 130 Main St., Draper Meetings in surrounding areas: Friday: 7 p.m. - Stick Meeting Random -Draw Topic Discussion - Brown Summit United Methodist Church - 4426E. NC 150 - Brown Summit Please visit nc22.org for the district schedule, upcoming events and other district news. You can also contact District 22 representatives through the website.

Voter ID requirements begin in 2016 The State Board of Elections has released a new public service announcement regarding voter ID requirements set to begin in 2016. Ads are slated to run on television and radio through the 2016 Election Cycle.

“We are thrilled to extend our outreach efforts to television and radio,” said Executive Director Kim Westbrook Strach.

“With the municipal elections behind us, now is the right time to spotlight voter ID requirements and exceptions.”

Beginning in 2016, voters will be asked to show acceptable photo ID when they go to the polls. Photo ID is not required to vote by mail-in absentee and exceptions are available for voters who cannot obtain photo ID. For more inform. about these new voting procedures and to learn more about the State Board of Elections voter outreach team, visit VoterID.nc.gov.

December county and area employment figures released Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 70 of North Carolina’s counties in December, increased in 21, and remained unchanged in nine. Graham County had the highest unemployment rate at 12.0 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.9 percent. Thirteen of the state’s metro areas experienced rate decreases while one increased and one remained unchanged. Among the Metro areas, Rocky Mount at 7.3 percent experienced the highest rate and Asheville had the lowest rate at 4.2 percent. The December not seasonally adjusted statewide rate was 5.3 percent.

When compared to the same month last year, not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates increased in 81 counties, decreased in 12, and remained unchanged in seven. Fourteen metro areas experienced rate increases over the year while one decreased.

The number of workers employed statewide (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in December by 25,147 to 4,502,869 while those unemployed decreased 10,375 to 249,845. Since December 2014, the number of workers employed statewide increased 140,526, while those unemployed increased 18,167.

It is important to note that employment estimates are subject to large seasonal patterns; therefore, it is advisable to focus on over-the-year changes and not the seasonally adjusted estimates.

The next unemployment update is scheduled for Monday, March 14, 2016 when the state unemployment rate for January 2016 will be released.

This information may be accessed on the Commerce website at: www.nccommerce.com/lead

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County Sheriff’s Uniformed Patrol Division now wearing body cameras The next time you see a Deputy from the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, you might notice a new piece of equipment on their uniform, a body-worn camera.

A few weeks ago, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office’s Uniformed Patrol Division began utilizing this new piece of technology that was made available through a combination of grant funding, funding from the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners, and Seized Asset Forfeiture Monies.

The Sheriff’s Office used this funding to purchase 50 bodyworn cameras, two computers, software and media storage equipment necessary to maintain the video recordings of Deputies using the body-worn cameras.

Deputies equipped with these body-worn cameras will video record their law

enforcement related interactions with the public. This should significantly improve how Rockingham County Sheriff’s Deputies capture evidence for investigations and court proceedings. Body- worn cameras can provide a record of interrogations and arrests, as well as what Deputies witness at crime scenes. These recordings will also provide a video record of the Deputy’s statements and actions during those encounters.

“I believe that the bodyworn camera is a tool that will be of great benefit to my Deputies in the performance of their duties and the citizens we serve. These cameras will be able to gather more evidence, show the vantage point from which they make decisions, and aid in the successful prosecution of cases”, said Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page.

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Celebration of American Music at Reidsville High School March 6 Sunday, March 6 at 4:00 PM in the Reidsville High School Auditorium, the Museum & Archives of Rockingham County (MARC) will present the Third Annual Celebration of American Music, a fundraiser benefitting the MARC and featuring performances by local musicians and vocalists.

Wayne Seymour and Rochelle Tucker will host the event. The program will feature a variety of music, from gospel and folk to Native American, and Broadway tunes. Performers include the folk trio “Iron Works”, Wayne Seymour, Douglass Elementary School Chorus, First Baptist Church Choir- Hubbard Street, Holy Infant Catholic Church

Hispanic Choir, Native American flautist Carol Leach, Zion Baptist Church Choir and vocalists Wilbert Reaves, Jacob Vaughn, and Mattie Wingfield.

Tickets for admission are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the museum or on the day of the event. Information is available by contacting the MARC, www.TheMARConline.org, or 336-634-4949. P.O. Box 84, Wentworth, NC 27375, 1086 NC Highway 65 Wentworth, NC 27375 (336) 634-4949 MARCconnection@gmail.com www.themarconline.org

MARC hosts Bass for Black History Month In February the Museum & Archives of Rockingham County (MARC) presented an intriging lecture by Harold Bass who spoke about concepts of character and making a difference in our Cities, County and Country, pulling from personal experiences in his life. Mr. Bass grew up on the border between a black neighborhood and a white neighborhood in racially segregated Alexandria, Virginia. He has seen all of the Presidents since Franklin Roosevelt in person, and shook three of their hands. He was also present at Martin Luther King’s “I have a Dream” speech and worked in corporate America during the early stages of integration. Mr. Bass is a former member and chairman of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. He was instrumental in the creation and continued success of the Citizens’ Academy, a free ten-week program to help Rockingham County citizens learn and better understand county government and services.

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Sarwi to lead RCC Foundation Dr. Cindi Wall Sarwi of ing level is a strength for Sarwi.

Reidsville has been named After leaving her faculty position Executive Director of at RCC in 2002, the Rockingham Sarwi accepted a Community College position at Elon Foundation.

University as Director of Alumni and Parent Prior to coming to Relations. There she RCC, Sarwi served as gained experience in Executive Director of all facets of fundraisthe Rockingham County ing. From managing United Way. Sarwi and motivating staff, Transitioning to a new to monitoring budgposition will not be an ets, to raising money, entirely new experience. she has done it all.

In the early 1990’s, Sarwi was Sarwi received a Bachelor Department Chair and Associate Professor of Health and Physical of Science in physical education from Elon College and a Master Education at RCC. of Science in physical education “Leaving the United Way and health from NC Agricultural was a very difficult decision for and Technical State University. me, but I always felt, in my heart, that I would return to the In 1998, she earned a doctorate in higher education administracollege at some point,” said tion from NC State University.

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“I know that Cindy will bring the right combination of experience and enthusiasm to move the RCC Foundation forward,” said RCC President Dr. Mark Kinlaw. “The budget cuts community colleges have experienced in recent years will directly impact the role of the Foundation. There’s no doubt that the college will need extra support to complete campus projects that directly impact students.”

Rockingham 2020, New Political Group Formed; Seeks Positive Leadership, Direction for County Rockingham 2020 is a nonpartisan group of local leaders who are interested in promoting positive leadership in Rockingham County and the state. It has been formed to encourage and assure positive economic growth for Rockingham County looking toward the year 2020.

Rockingham 2020 is comprised of members throughout the county. It was formed over concerns to provide leadership that will be committed to create a more robust economy, improve job creation, and improve educational outcomes.

The group supports commissioners that are committed to job creation and building a strong economy with education and workforce development as a real priority. They should support small business and entrepreneurs; recruit retirees; and develop buildings, shovel-ready sites and infrastructure with strong recruiting and marketing for economic development.

The group also seeks to identify and encourage candidates who will support the local board of education and the Rockingham Community College trustees. The emphasis is to improve educational outcomes and reduce the amount of remediation needed for graduates who enter RCC. Students must be prepared for success in the 21st century economy. The desire is for our county to retain its graduates by providing them opportunities for jobs in our

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State Wraps Up Case Against Far-Left Interest Groups Trying to Derail Voter ID The state recently concluded its defense of North Carolina’s hugely popular photo voter ID requirement against one of several frivolous lawsuits filed by political opponents of the law.

Despite more than 30 other states having voter ID requirements and a similar law being upheld by the United States Supreme Court in 2008, far-left special interest groups have spent years filing duplicative lawsuits in multiple courts attempting to block the commonsense policy in North Carolina.

Polls – including those commissioned by groups challenging the law – consistently show the overwhelming majority of North Carolinians support voter ID. And while opponents made misleading claims and presented flawed and erroneous data from a professor hired by the Obama Justice department during the trial, they were unable to offer a single witness who would be unable to vote under the law.

“Requiring photo ID to ensure voters are who they say they are is commonsense and supported by most North Carolinians – and the constant, costly political exercises by far-left special interest groups won’t change those facts,” said Joint Legislative Elections Oversight Committee Co-Chairmen Rep. David Lewis (R-Harnett) and Sen. Bob Rucho (R-Mecklenburg). “Those who continue to file frivolous lawsuits in an attempt to erase their losses at the ballot box are directly responsible for the increased costs of defending the law – and they should be held accountable to our taxpayers.”

The voter ID law continues to ensure any North Carolina citizen who wants to vote will have that opportunity. The law establishes a list of valid government-issued photo IDs that voters can present at their polling places, and allows anyone without a photo ID to obtain one at no cost through the Department of Motor Vehicles. In addition, North Carolina adopted an extended roll-out of the ID requirement which included extensive voter outreach and training over nearly two years to help make sure all citizens are aware of the requirements and can continue to exercise their constitutional right to vote.

Clerk of Court Mark Pegram administers the oath of office to Elizabeth Maddrey of Eden. Maddrey was reappointed to serve on the Board of Trustees at Rockingham Community College by NC Governor Pat McCrory. Her term will expire June 30, 2019.

Berger: “Don’t Take Funds from kids” Senate leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) wrote the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and the State Board of Education (SBE) to raise concerns that they are ignoring requirements focused on achieving better educational outcomes for students.

Berger wrote he is also concerned that this decision may have been authorized in a closed meeting contrary to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law, and called on the State Board to correct these problems at its February 2016 board meeting.

“It’s disturbing that DPI has gone behind closed doors – in

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Art sculpture takes shape tion of the panels, depicts how this growth comes from the City's past. "When I look at the sculpture, I am struck by the phrase 'Our Future is Bright,'" said Mayor Jay Donecker.

Mr. Gallucci has named the sculpture "Budding Future."

Renderings of the sculpture and the historic panels can now be seen in the lobby of Reidsville City Hall. The panels feature people, things and places unique to the City of Reidsville and the Rockingham County area. Officials have expressed the hope that the addition of these historic panels will be incorporated into educational lessons for local students and can lead to walking/driving tours throughout the City based on the items included in the sculpture.

Ideas for the historic panels originated with Mr. Gallucci, the Artist Selection Panel and elected officials. Grouped in categories, the five panels include transportation, industry and business, the arts, education, and government. Several of the items represent "firsts" within

Reidsville, including Susie Sharp, North Carolina's first female States Supreme Court Justice; David Settle Reed, for whose family the City is named and was the State's first Democratic Governor. Others include H. K. Griggs Sr., who was the first African American principle of Reidsville Senior High School following consolidation of the Reidsville City schools and Clarence "Tuck" Tucker, who was the first African American Rockingham County Commissioner since Reconstruction.

Other symbols depict the importance of the railroad in Reidsville, American Tobacco Company, the arts and various industries.

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The fabrication stage for the art sculpture which will take center stage in Reidsville's downtown area is primarily complete.

Artist Jim Gallucci estimates the 17 foot structure should be ready very soon. He will be working with the Artist Selection Panel and City leaders to determine the best time for installation of the brushed stainless steel artwork in the roundabout of Morehead and Scales streets. He estimates the actual installation should take about three days.

The sculpture has evolved since Mr. Gallucci first brought forth an initial concept back in September of 2014. Listening to feedback from citizens and elected officials, the artist redesigned the top of the sculpture and added engraved graphics to the side panels of the artwork depicting the history of Reidsville.

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special award to County Commissioners because it is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. The County Manager told Commissioners: “We are very proud of the excellence and professionalism of our staff. This is the third straight year for Rockingham County to generate a budget document eligible for this program. This outstanding accomplishment means Rockingham County stands among the elite counties in North Carolina and the nation.”

Rockingham County Government’s budget document satisfied the following nationally-recognized guidelines to receive this award: produce a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communication device.

energy of the attack is where choice begins, be it a malicious attack by a human or a mysterious trial of dark providence. Or be it, as it was in my case, selfinflicted sufferings through excessive alcohol intake, which itself was rooted in deeper anguish of soul, inner agony that needed to be faced, addressed, and resolved. But the choice was mine as to whether or not I would do so. And therein lay my own responsibility – personal responsibility. The buck stops here!

“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” ~ Stephen R. Covey

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Rockingham County received the “Distinguished Budget Presentation Award” for its FY 2015-2016 Budget Document from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). County Manager Lance Metzler presented the award to Strategic Management Director Paul Murray, Accounting Technician Justin Thacker, and Deputy Financial Services Director Kelly Burton at the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners’ Jan. 4th meeting.

Special thanks were given to others instrumental in compiling the document including Financial Services Director Pat Galloway.

Metzler was excited to describe the importance of this

choice! Viktor Frankl is right in what he says as quoted above.

(Read the quote again.)

As Dr. Jonathan Ellerby has put it, “If you have been violated, attacked, hurt, or abused, the role of victim is real in the moment. No one should ever deny you that. Life is often unfair and cruel, but how you live with the emotion and energy of the attack is where choice begins. When staying in the mind-set of victim is no longer necessary, you must find the will to see things differently and, as some people say, ‘reclaim your power.’”

Dr. Ellerby is right: how one lives with the emotion and

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“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” ~ Reinhold Niebuhr “The one thing you can’t take away from me is the way I choose to respond to what you do to me. The last of one’s freedoms is to choose one’s attitude in any given circumstance.” ~ Viktor E. Frankl Accepting personal responsibility for whatever one’s situation is – no matter what it is and why – is an essential ingredient, and among the initial steps, in going “from brokenness… through healing…toward wholeness,” what this column is primarily about. This is true even if you are the victim of someone else’s words and actions or of some unfortunate circumstance that did not involve abuse or mistreatment by another.

Sometimes we are the perpetrators of our own sufferings: our own unwise choices and actions have resulted in the afflictions we experience.

Obviously, when that is the case we need to accept personal responsibility and resolve to make appropriate changes.

But even in cases where one’s suffering and wounds are the result of someone else’s decisions and actions, even in cases where one is, in fact, a victim of others’ behavior, one needs to accept the responsibility that acknowledges and lives from the recognition that, while abuse is real, proceeding in life as a helpless and permanent victim, living permanently out of a victim-complex, is a personal

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Shopping local includes health care. Patronizing competitive health care systems does not help Eden. Morehead Hospital is the city’s number one employer.

Please keep your health care patronage local to help the entire community.

Double Trouble Scapbooking—New location This business has moved to 403 King’s Hwy, beside the Merita Bread Store. Call them at 336623-1275 for more information on classes and other instruction opportunities.

Downtown Deli The Downtown Deli is located at 637 Washington Street at the corner of Monroe and Washington. They have delicious sandwiches, especially their chicken salad, hot dogs and other items. Call them at 336612-27633.

Once Upon a Tome BookstoreNew Ownership, New Name This bookstore is located at 655 Washington Street. Owner Emily Stearns has sold the business to an Elon, NC couple that is adding a coffee bar. The new name will be Uprising Coffee and Books. So now, you can enjoy a good book and some delicious coffee too. We will miss Emily, but are excited about the addition of the coffee bar. The store is open MondayFriday, 10:00am-6:30pm. Call 336-612-2857 for more infor.

Empressive Permanent Makeup This service is now offered by Erin B. Courtney (formerly Esposito) at the Bette R Look Salon and Day Spa, 715 Washington Street in Eden. Erin was the first licensed massage therapist in Rockingham County and now she is the only person in the county who performs this procedure. You can schedule an appointment by calling 336-6138932. She is giving clients a special $100 introductory discount on eyeliner or eyebrow service.

She offers free consultations.

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2020 Continued From Page 16 county and an environment in which they desire to live and raise their families.

Rockingham 2020 supports the bond referendum Connect NC for infrastructure improvements statewide, and supports maintaining the present number of seats on the Rockingham County Board of Education.

In order to develop positive leadership for the county, Rockingham 2020 is placing its focus on the board of commissioners’ race. “We don’t have a formula for improving the education our children receive or reviving the economy, but we believe the commissioners must start by leading the way,” said Graham Pervier, spokesman for Rockingham 2020.

Letters to the Editor of Eden’s Own Journal in Support of Benjamin J. Curtis for Register of Deeds I would personally like to thank Ben Curtis for all the hard work he has done, for the benefit of youth in Rockingham County. Ben agreed to take on being the Director of the Prowlers (formerly known as EYFL) with very little preparation. The Prowlers is a non-profit youth sports organization developed to offer a higher level of competition for athletes in Rockingham County. From the time he assumed that role two years ago, our football league grew from three teams with cheer leading to four teams with two cheer leading squads. Youth from our county began competing with youth from eight other counties, as they will in middle and high school.

The Prowlers grew from an organization of approximately fifty children, to over one hundred. The youth got new, safer equipment to wear, and more practice equipment. As he has continued to advocate for better opportunities for children in our county, he facilitated adding baseball to the Prowlers program. The Prowlers now have sponsors, a web site, and a growing list of county wide participants. The 10-U team won the division championship this year. The growth, organization, and community awareness brought to the Prowlers with Ben taking the helm, is indisputable. He gives his time, shows dedication and determination, and is a great role model for youth in our community. I am amazed at how effectively Ben was able to make positive changes, so the Prowlers could grow and I love seeing the children of our community, excited, involved and willing to work as a team. Sincerely, Melissa Price After serious thought and consideration for the Office of Register of Deeds, I am casting my vote for Ben Curtis. I believe Ben would make a great Register of Deeds. I have known Ben for 15 plus years. Ben’s attention to detail is second to none and his moral and ethical values are steadfast. I believe Ben will provide the citizens with a high quality of customer service above and beyond what is required by statute. I ask you to join me on March 15 in supporting the Red, White, and Blue circle candidate, Ben Curtis, Register of Deeds.

Clint Simpson I’ve had the privilege and honor of working with Ben Curtis through the Prowler Program. Ben’s work ethic and efficiency helped to keep the Prowler program organized and effective. His unyielding passion for helping kids and displaying sportsmanship is reflected through his genuine enthusiasm for the program. He has worked tirelessly and has dedicated time and effort to preparing for games, practices, and meetings. Ben gave back to the community while making sure that the program centered around the kids, and through their happiness, he brought success to the Prowlers. Ben would be a wonderful asset for Rockingham County as the Register of Deeds due to his values, competence, and his passion for public service.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely, Natasha Stepps, Prowlers Cheerleading Head Coach I would like to provide a written recommendation for Ben Curtis, who is running for Register of Deeds in Rockingham County. I am hopeful you may print it in Eden's Own Journal. I am a U.S. Diplomat currently serving in Nairobi, Kenya. I grew up with Ben, though, and feel I am well positioned to comment on his suitability for this Office. We remain close to this day. Below is my editorial, both in email and attached in a Word document: Concerning the suitability of Ben Curtis as the next Register of Deeds of Rockingham County 'I can't. I have to mow the yard'...or trim the bushes, or paint the house, or some other fun task for a kid. I met Ben Curtis 31 years ago when we were both 10 years old, the summer before our 5th grade year at Intermediate School in Eden. The above quote was something I heard frequently when asking Ben to go ride bikes or play ninjas or look for lost golf balls at nearby Lynrock Golf Course. Ben was taught strong work ethic at an early age and it has shaped the responsible man of integrity that he is today. Ben has spent his adult life in public service to Rockingham County as a police officer. From a personal perspective, he has always been one to say what he means and mean what he says. He is perhaps the most loyal and honest individual I have ever known. Rockingham County would be more than well served with Ben Curtis as its next Register of Deeds.

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 apparent violation of North Carolina’s open meetings laws – to take money intended to help children around our state learn to read and instead fund Raleigh bureaucrats,” said Berger.

5th Annual Family History Fair A Patriotic Spirit will prevail at the Fifth Annual Family History Fair scheduled Saturday, March 19, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 4751 N.C. 14, just south of Eden.

“Recalling Our American Wars and Sacrifices” is the theme of the free event. Registration starts at 10 a.m. with activities concluding at 1 p.m.

“With 2016 being the 25th anniversary of Desert Storm and more and more people taking interest in the roles their family members played in wars throughout our nation’s history, we felt we should concentrate on those who served in those wars,” said Family History Center Director Nancy Johnson.

Many uniforms, muskets, flags, mess kits, posters and other things soldiers from many wars used while fighting for our country’s freedom will be on display. Most of the items are on loan from the Midway/ Monroeton VFW Posts Nos. 8297 and 2574.

Veterans from the World War II through Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan will be on hand to talk about their experiences and also will have some photos and other materials on display.

A special display of airplane models created by Andy Gaster will highlight the program. Gaster has been building airplane models for many years and began specializing in warplanes when he became involved with the Combat Airmen of World War II. That organization was active in the 1980s but has dissolved now since most of those airmen have passed away or cannot longer participate because of health reasons.

Two members of the 11th Virginia Lynchburg Home Guard, a civil war reenactment group, up will set up a small military campsite outside the church. One will wear a Confederate Uniform and one, a Union uniform and also will have several types of uniforms on display. They hope to bring a couple of cannons and may fire off one of them at the end of the program.

Genealogical classes will include researching military records, courthouse and cemetery records as well as preserving your family history for future generations.

Donna Atkins will be on hand to explain Fold3. The site features premier collections of original military records. These records include the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served in the military. Many of the records come the U.S. National Archives, The National Archives of U.K. and many others.

Brought back by popular demand from last year’s program are Renee Brisendine and Bea Mansfield. A self-described “foot genealogist,” Brisendine picks up where modern technological research comes to a standstill. She enjoys nothing better than going to old courthouses to pour through old deeds, birth, marriage and death records, and wills to tie those “lost” family members into their proper heritage. She and Mansfield, a published author of three genealogical books, go to cemeteries, photograph headstones and enter them on “Find A Grave.”

Mansfield has created a virtual Veterans Cemetery for Rockingham County on Find A Grave, listing the names of many of the veterans from the Civil War though the present.

She also has published two thick volumes about the history of her father’s ancestors in the Pennsylvania area. A story in the family for years prompted Mansfield to publish “And The Baby Cried,” a family story of survival from England to the Pennsylvania frontier.

Bea also will explain how she was able to amass so much family history in just a few short years.

Among other displays will be a booth by the Daughters of the American Revolution as well as local genealogists and historians.

Stoneville Author Marilyn Swinson will have her “Scars of World,” a series of interviews with veterans from several wars, available.

Representatives from Museum and Archives of Rockingham County (MARC) and long-time County Historian Bob Carter will be on hand.

Anyone wanting to research their family – whether military or not - is certain to find the proper resource at the fair.

Additional information can be obtained by calling 336-627-7154 on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons or Director Nancy Johnson at 336-349-5697.

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Catch the Reading Bug again!

“Come one! Come all!” to the 9th annual Community Reading Festival sponsored by the Rockingham County Reading Association (RCRA).

The 2016 “Catch the Reading Bug” Community Reading Festival will be held on Saturday, March 19th at Rockingham County Middle School from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm.

This FREE family event will feature Silver Trout Arts, a fresh collaboration of artists, Susana and Timmy Abell, whose combination of storytelling, poetry, puppetry and music bring out the idea that

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there are “Many Ways to Share a Story”. Be present to enjoy a concert by Silver Trout Arts at 9:30 am and a attend workshop on puppetry at 10:45 and/or songwriting at 11:45. Back by popular demand is “The Amazing Teacher”, Steve Somers, who will delight young and old alike with Celebrate Seuss! Just imagine a fast paced, high energy program including amazing tricks, a silly puppet, music and tons of audience participation. Celebrate Seuss! performances will be at 11:00 and 1:00.

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Hey y’all! My name is Dawn Harris. I grew up near Wentworth and have lived in Rockingham County most of my life. I am a self-proclaimed voice of neglected “common” southern women and all that implies. To give y’all an idea of where I am attempting to go with “Southern Thangs,” I want to share this quote…” The most beautiful voice in the world is that of an educated southern woman.”-Winston Churchill.

So much is written about men and their various talents, discoveries, and accomplishments. Yes, there are also stories about outstanding women.

Women like, Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, Sylvia Plath, etc.

While these are amazing people; growing up in a small town in the south, I never read stories about the “famous women” I knew. I never saw books about their accomplishments in my school library. These talented, hard-working women, like my grandmother, Peggy Sharpe, put herself through Rockingham Community College while working at Spray Cotton Mill, raising four kids, chopping tobacco, and making a home. She then started her own business, opening a hair salon that was open for over 40 years. No one wrote down or told me the pearls of wisdom these kinds of women had learned and passed down. So, I decided to do it myself.

That being said, the first

“Southern Thang” that most of us more mature Southern Belles should be doing and teaching our younger Belles is to know and be proud of your southern roots and the people that made the path easier for us to walk.

“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes AND She-roes!”-Maya Angelou These “famous women” I grew up around and still aspire to be like today; are strong, independent, creative, community, and family oriented. They never asked for or thought they were owed any recognition. The least we can do is give them a “Yes ma’am” and a “Thank you” I hope to bring y’all their stories, lessons, advice, humor, and wisdom. So whether you think of yourself as a “Julia” or a “Suzanne”; a “Melanie” or a “Scarlett”, the one thang we all are is Southern Women. Women that are a mixture of the ladies that came before us, the female leaders of today, and the life lessons we pass on to the younger generation.

If an amazing Southern Woman gave you advice or taught you something that you think should be shared, give me a holler; ok an email. Her story deserves to be told and shared.

But, I’ll worry about that tomorrow. Y’all come on back and keep reading more, “Southern Thangs”, bless your hearts.

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Beekeeper classes offered The Rockingham County Beekeepers' Association will host a Beginning Beekeeping Class on Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Rockingham County Agriculture Building, 525 NC Highway 65, Reidsville, NC. Cost is $60 per person and includes a textbook and refreshments. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

This course is designed for beginning beekeepers.

Instructors, who are experienced beekeepers, will cover topics from how to get started, to seasonal management, to treatment of pests and diseases.

Please register by calling President Jeremy Tyson at 336453-1281. You may also contact the RCBA officers listed on our website at www.rockinghambeekeepers.org for more information.

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Investing in Rockingham County’s Quality of Life

• Calendars Senior citizens at the Leaksville Senior Nutrition Site had a Valentine Party and crowned a King and Queen, Philip Craddock, WWII Veteran & Margaret Jumper, which was voted for by all participants. The King and Queen results were announced on Thursday February 11, 2016

by Representative Bert Jones who also crowned them and presented them with gifts.

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If a person believes that they have been discriminated against in violation of this law, they should contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC 20410 or call (800) 669-9777.”

When this house on Taylor Street in Eden was demolished by a fallen tree, Lawson Tree Service came to the rescue and worked diligently to remove the gigantic tree from the home itself and yard.

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Guitar Lessons The M/M Recreation Department is now offering Acoustic/Electric Guitar Lessons taught by Instructor, Samuel Tosto, Mondays and Tuesdays from 4 – 7pm in 1 hour sessions.

Spots will only be available to a limited number of students!

Ages 10 and up are welcome.

The cost will be $25.00 per lesson. Pre-registration is required and is on a first come first serve basis. To pre-register or for more information, contact Lauren at the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department at (336) 548-2789.

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GO FLY A KITE! - Saturday, March 26 – Have you ever watched hawks soar in the wind?

You can also do that with a kite!

Try your hand at building and flying your very own kite! This program is designed for kids with adult supervision but is open to all ages. The event starts at the park office and runs from 9:00am until 12 noon.

For more information on these and other free programs at the Mayo River State Park call 336-427-2530 or visit www.ncstateparks.gov and click on Visit A Park, Find A Park, Scroll to Mayo River and click Events & Programs.

Meet-up location for all programs at the park are at Mayo Maountain Access, 500 Old Mayo Park Rd, Mayodan, NC

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Sheriff’s Office offers security training for churches in county Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page believes that churches in Rockingham County should be a safe place for our faith leaders and those in need of spiritual guidance. But, as some recent events around the country have shown us, churches are not off limits to those with intent to do harm to others. Churches are also a target for thieves because money and/or items of value are often stored inside the building, and many remain vacant through part, if not most of, the week.

Sheriff Page wants the faithbased community of Rockingham County to know that the Sheriff’s Office is providing security assessments for churches to combat these issues.

“Though you cannot predict when and where events like this might take place, you CAN pre-

pare, and we can help. We want our faith leaders to have a plan so that any bad guys that may decide to target a church are unsuccessful in their efforts. My Crime Prevention Specialist can provide security advice from how to handle an active shooter situation during a church gathering to how to how to deter thieves from breaking into the property after hours”, said Sheriff Sam Page.

Any church leaders interested in taking advantage of these available security assessments can contact the Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Specialist, Kevin Suthard, by phone at 336634-3065 or by email at ksuthard@co.rockingham.nc.us to schedule a screening of your facility. 

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Windy’s Cafeteria & Event Center CATERING AT ITS BEST

Spring is upon us.

Come in and enjoy a homestyle meal with us!

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RCC Dual Enrolled Machining Students and Morehead High School Students after their trip to Machine Specialties Inc (MSI) in Whitsett last Friday. Students had the opportunity to learn about the history of MSI, the diversity of their business, skills needed to be successful and tour the facility to see potential careers of interest.

This trip was a collaboration between RCC and Rockingham County Schools Career and Technical Education Department.

If you would like more information please contact us at kidsmart102@gmail.com (336) 613-1839 Event Coordinator Sharon Murphy Western Rockingham Children’s Consignment Sale APRIL 8TH 9AM - 6PM APRIL 9TH 9AM - 5PM Looking for Consignors and Volunteers

Dan Valley Community Building 310 Dan Valley Rd., Madison, NC Hosted by KID’S MART OF MADISON

10th Anniversary Madison Heritage Festival “A Heritage To Honor” Kid’s Fun For April 16th, 2016 10am - 7:30pm Area Everyone In Historical Downtown Madison Live Music: Local Church & Community Groups, Stephen Freeman with Elvis Tribute, Eric Chilton & The Chill Tones, Whitetop Mountain Band, Seth Williams, The Possee and more!

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Bar-B-Q • Hot Dogs • Burgers • Fish Sandwiches • Italian Ice & Ice Cream • Roasted Corn • Polish Sausage • Funnel Cakes • Kettel Corn • Corn Dogs • Fries • Candy Apples • Popcorn • Cotton Candy • Snow Cones • Soft Pretsels

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Double Trouble officially reopened at their new location, 403 W. Kings Hwy., Eden, beside the bread shop. Owner Mona Chiusano would like to invite her previous and future customers to visit. Call if you have questions at 336-623-1275.

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Eden Professional Firefighters Association Local 2723 presenting a check to the 3 Rivers Car Club The Eden Professional Firefighters Local 2723 presents a check to Tim Lancaster, President of the Three Rivers Chapter of the Antique Auto Club of America. This check is a donation to the Kenny Harter Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is awarded to a student who wishes to further his auto mechanic education at the college level. Kenny Harter was a beloved and respected Auto Mechanic teacher at Morehead High School for many years. Mr Harter had the pleasure of teaching many local mechanics who went on to establish their own auto mechanic businesses in the Eden Community. In addition, Mr Harter served his country and community as both a National Guardsman and volunteer firefighter.

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CC Student Honored With Academic Excellence Award Karishma Desai, of Eden has been selected as the 2016 Academic Excellence Award recipient for Rockingham Community College. Desai, whose academic average is currently a 3.972, is on track to earn both an Associate in Science and an Associate in Arts this spring.

Each year one student is chosen at each of the state’s 58 community colleges to receive the prestigious award.

Desai came to RCC as a Rockingham County Early College High School (RECHS) student. A love for learning and the RECHS experience lead

Desai to discover a passion for science. “Being at RCC has allowed me to really figure out who I am and having the opportunity to be a RECHS student is one of the best experiences that I have had,” she explained.

When asked about motivation, Desai shared that her family challenges her and the challenge increases her desire to learn even more.

When nominating Desai for the honor, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Developmental Mathematics, Melissa Totten, wrote, “Over the last two years, I have been Karishma’s advisor

RCC Ambassadors (l-r) Antonio Sanchez, Elizabeth Dixon, Brandi Faircloth

RCC Ambassadors learn, work, and earn Under the guidance of Jennifer Lester, assistant director of enrollment services at Rockingham Community College, the RCC Student Ambassadors are hard at work promoting the college to prospective students and to the community.

This year ambassadors helped to lead orientation seminars for new students, participated in local high school student recruitment events, led campus tours, and served as marshals for the installation ceremony of Dr. Mark Kinlaw, RCC’s fifth president.

“Being an ambassador for the college has brought me out of my shell, explained Elizabeth Dixon. “ I came to campus as an introvert. It’s because of the ambassador activities that my communication skills are stronger.”

Dixon is on track to graduate in May with an Associate in Science and an Associate in Art. She will attend High Point University in the fall and major in pharmacy.

“Being an ambassador helped me meet college staff across campus. For me, knowing who to ask for assistance made the college experience easier to navigate,” shared Brandi Faircloth.

Faircloth also graduates this May. She will receive an Associate in in Applied Science in Office Administration. After

working in her field of study for a couple of years, Faircloth plans to continue her education and study animal science.

“There are so many opportunities at RCC. I never would have participated in many of them had I not been selected as an ambassador. I’ve made lots of friends and gained confidence,” said Antonio Sanchez.

Sanchez will earn an Associate in Science in May and plans to transfer to UNCG as a biology major. After graduation, his goal is to enroll in physician’s assistant school at Wake Forest University.

All three ambassadors agreed that RCC has the feel of a family atmosphere where faculty and staff go out of their way to help all students succeed no matter what their goal. Getting involved has prepared them for the next step in life.

The RCC Student Ambassador program provides a wealth of benefits for those who are selected. Ambassadors earn tuition reimbursement, gain valuable work experience, and develop leadership and communication skills, not to mention becoming a member of a prestigious, highly regarded team.

For more information on the ambassador program, contact Jennifer Lester at 336-342-4261, ext. 2333 or lesterj8179@rockinghamcc.edu.

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Karishma Desai and she is one of the most mature and intelligent early college high school students I have worked with,” said Totten. “For each meeting, she comes prepared with her schedule and has taken the time to research her field of study and transfer requirements. Karishma plans to attend medical school to become a surgeon, and I have no doubt that she will be successful.”

In addition to being a dedicated student, Desai is a member of three honor societies and tutors in RCC’s Learning Center for biology, chemistry, and mathematics. She participates in campus activities through Science Club, Spanish Club, and is a member of the RECHS Academic Challenge Team.

“I am pleased to know that all of my hard work has paid off,” said Desai of receiving the award.

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Sports Shorts

RCC Baseball – Young Energy for the 2016 Season

Tennis Talk

by Shelby Rhynel, , Executive Director of RC , Tennis Association

Companion Club after school child care programs have youth tennis rackets, balls, and caution tape for nets: Bethany, Huntsville, Lincoln, Monroeton, New Vision, Stoneville, and Wentworth. RC Tennis’ coaches hosts monthly Kids Tennis Club

Rockingham County Schools have tennis “game” Rockingham County Schools and RC Tennis are partners to introduce students to tennis as a sport for their lifetime.

Here’s some good Schools Tennis news.

FIVE elementary PE programs have youth tennis equipment: Bethany, Dillard, New Vision, Stoneville and Williamsburg.

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program at each after school location through a USTA NC Widen the Base grant.

SEVEN free on-court clinics for middle and high School players with Coach Bitrus Istifanus at the Western Rockingham YMCA indoor courts sponsored by a Xerox Community Involvement Program grant.

EIGHT RCS locations (seven Elementary and one middle school) have playground courts painted on the black top right outside their door.

Bethany, Douglass, Huntsville, Lincoln, Monroeton, Wentworth, Williamsburg and Holmes Middle.

TWELVE "new" courts are in the works for 2016.

McMichael High School and Rockingham Community College have let bids to replace/renovate their tennis courts (6 at each location). Both of these locations serve as home courts for both high school and middle school boys and girls tennis teams.

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Eden Youth Council will be hosting a Kickball Tournament on March 19, 2016 at Freedom Park. We will start at 10 a.m.

Kids that are in the third-fifth grades are eligible to sign up.

The cost for each player is $8.

The winning team will receive the money and it will go towards their P.E. department. The last day to sign up is March 4. Your child can get a permission form from their P.E. teachers. We hope to see you there.

The RCC baseball program is excited to announce the opening of the 2016 spring season.

Led by new faces, both on the coaching staff and on the roster, the Eagles are looking forward to great success this spring.

Rockingham was a pre-season favorite, as mentioned by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) to capture a Region X Conference Title, as well as to finish second in the District.

The Eagles will be led by first year coaches, Reece Honeycutt and Dylan Pfingst.

Coach Honeycutt comes from Rockingham County High School. Honeycutt is also the head coach of the Mooresville Spinners of the Carolina-Virginia Collegiate League (CVCL).

Coach Pfingst joins RCC after multiple high school and showcase coaching stints. Coach Pfingst is the head coach of the Deep River Muddogs, which is also a member of the CVCL. A total of sixteen freshman joined the RCC program this year, with the rest of the roster filling out with returning sophomores. Freshmen Brett Saunders (West Forsyth HS), Blake Brady (Crescent HS, SC), Alec Allred (Faith Christian/NC A&T) and Blaine Dalton (McMichael HS/WSSU) were named top incoming players by the NJCAA this season. All three players bring valuable tools with them in their first year of college baseball. Sophomores Willis Booth (Morehead HS), and Nik Szot (Mallard Creek HS) also received recognition from the NJCAA as top returning position players. The Eagles look to lean on the entire pitching staff this year, but standouts include three returning Sophomores Luke Westmoreland (East Forsyth HS), Kameron Winburn (Western Alamance HS), and Bret Unkel (Northern Guilford HS).

Several Eagles have already committed to continue their education and baseball careers this year, with many more on their way to do the same. Those commitments will be announced in the coming weeks, as our student-athletes officially make their decisions.

Rockingham will compete in 47 games, 30 of them being home games.

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Mulch Giveaway and Compost Sale in March and April

By Rodney Carter, Solid Waste Superintendent

While winter has been putting a freeze on many of the outdoor activities of area residents, the City of Eden’s Solid Waste Division has a couple of “hot projects” steaming: mulch and compost material has been prepared for the annual Mulch Giveaway and Compost Sale which will be held Saturdays only, March 19 – April 9.

The City of Eden has mulch and compost available for citizens at the Public Works facility.

Between 7 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., bring your trailer or truck to the

facility at the end of West Avenue and fill it up with free mulch (for residential customers only) or with compost available for a fee. Quantities are limited.

The facility will not be open on any Saturday if it rains; instead, the event will continue to the next Saturday. Compost costs are $5 for small trailers or regular pick-up trucks, $20 for large trailers, flatbeds or regular dump trucks and $35 for tandem dump trucks.

If you need more information about the mulch and compost event, call 627-7783 or 6274688.

Don’t Forget To Vote!

From the Desks of Eden City Hall Eden Youth Council now accepting applications The Eden Youth Council is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 membership.

From March 1 through April 29, Eden area youths, ages 14 to 20 and living in the Morehead High School attendance zone, are encouraged to apply.

The formation of the Eden Youth Council was approved by the Eden City Council in May 2012. Made up of youth from the Eden area, the Eden Youth Council provides advice to the Eden City Council and other organizations within the city.

The main purpose of the Eden Youth Council is to meet the needs of young people within the community.

The Eden Youth Council held their fourth orientation meeting in August 2015 with the meeting led to order by Chairman Jacob Scales. Some of their 2015-2016 service projects included Riverfest, fall yard cleanup projects, a clothing drive and shopping for toys for the Salvation

Army’s Angel Tree. Upcoming projects include a March 19th Kickball Tournament for third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students (winning team will receive the proceeds to go towards their P.E. Department) and the annual Color Me Carefree 5k event on April 9 to benefit Camp Carefree.

Current members of the Eden Youth Council include Chair Jacob Scales, Vice Chair Sarah Shumate, Secretary Emily Prescott, Service Committee Chairs Hannah Johnson and Destiny Fish, as well as members Paige Baker, Libby Blair, Johnnie Brown, Morgan Corum, Victoria Crouch, Will Dabbs, Tyler Dabbs, Destiny Fish, Noell Foster, Kyra Gilley, Tyree Harbor, Wiley Hoover, Kevin Hyler, Ashaj John, Hannah Johnson, Amari Lester, Angelica Lynn, Sarah Shumate, Amari Simpson, Dana Suleiman, Garth Swartzlander, Carlea Rae Thomas, J'Rhan Tinsley, Abigail

Watkins, Damaris Watkins and Cameron Rosas Wuotto Youth of all backgrounds are welcomed. We are seeking Morehead High School students, non-students, and students from Rockingham Community College, private schools and home schools who want to shape the future of Eden. If you are interested or if you know of an area youth who would be a good representative, please contact City Clerk Sheralene Thompson at 336-623-7789, extension 3020, or City Attorney Erin Gilley, at 336-623-7789, extension 3037. Applications can be picked up at Eden City Hall in Administration, or you may also apply online at www.edenyouthcouncil.com and click on the application link. Deadline for turning in applications for the 2016-2017 Eden Youth Council is April 29. The 2016-2017 Eden Youth Council term will begin in August.

Paint Your Pet Event

Drug testing for welfare applicants set in motion

April 2 to benefit the Friends of the Eden Animal Shelter

Drug testing of North Carolina welfare recipients and applicants is finally happening at social service offices.

The 2013 law directs someone that social services suspects is using drugs to take a test to get benefits.

A presentation to a General Assembly committee in February said fewer than 90 tests had been performed starting in August through the end of December, with about 20 testing positive for illegal drugs. Work First's ongoing caseload is about 17,000.

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The Friends of the Eden Animal Shelter are so excited about their 1st Paint Your Pet event. It’s scheduled for April 2 from 2-5 in the afternoon. Meet us at the Moncure Hall building of the Church of the Epiphany, 538 Henry St., where we will have an artist on site to guide you through the process of painting your pet’s portrait on canvas. No need to have prior art experience, we can provide you with your pet’s image traced onto the canvas (just need you to send us a photo). Don’t worry about supplies, we’ll provide you with a 12x12 canvas, paint, brushes and an easel to use.

Bring an apron if you’d like.

Class size is limited to 20, so sign up early to ensure your spot. The cost is $40 per student (includes listed supplies, as well as beverages and dessert). We must have a $10 deposit to hold your spot. Make a payment on paypal (friendsofedenanimalshelter@gmail.com) or mail your check to Sheralene Thompson, 842 Eden Rd., Stoneville, NC 27048. The remaining balance will be due the day of class. Please send the head shot photo to endofthelead@gmail.com Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Eden Animal Shelter, a 501(c)3 rescue group dedicated to saving shelter animals in the City of Eden and beyond.

vetoed the law because he said it was punitive and potentially intrusive and there was no money to develop the program.

The legislature overrode the veto and later funded the program. A test costs $55.

Division of Social Services Director Wayne Black says there's no indication testing has discouraged Work First applications.

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Powers named ADTS Executive Director The Board of Directors at Powers adds, “I am excited Aging, Disability, and to serve in this role and Transit Services to continue working (ADTS) announced with our outstanding the appointment of its board, staff and volunnew Executive teers. As we face a hisDirector, Cathy toric aging boom the Powers. Cathy has need for our services and supports is expandserved as Interim ing at an alarming rate.

Executive Director of Powers I am motivated by this the agency since challenge and confiAugust. With more dent that ADTS is positioned for than 18 years experience at continued growth as we work to ADTS, Cathy has dedicated her enhance quality of life for the career to serving the needs of residents of Rockingham older adults and adults with disCounty.” abilities in the Rockingham A native of the area, Cathy County community. resides in Madison with her hus“Cathy Powers is a natural band Eddie and their two chilfit for Executive Director of dren. She earned her Bachelor of ADTS. She is respected and admired by all of our conScience in Social Work and a Nonprofit Management stituents. We are lucky to have Certification through the her to lead our organization, an University of North Carolina at organization that is essential to Greensboro, where she is curthe underserved in our county” rently pursuing a Masters of said Jeff Parris, the agency’s Public Affairs with a concentraBoard President.

tion in Nonprofit Administration degree.

ADTS is a private nonprofit agency dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals by empowering them to achieve optimum health and well-being, independence and participation in the community. This mission is accomplished through providing an array of community services including Home Care (CAPDA, PCS, Home & Community Care Block Grant, Private Pay), Meals on Wheels (United Way supported), Meals With Friends Nutrition Sites, LEAF Center Adult Day Care/Day Health, RCATS Public Access Transportation, skat bus transportation, Volunteer Services, Companion Care, Family Caregiver Support, Center for Active Retirement and Advocacy and Referral Services. Learn more at www.adtsrc.org.

In February an Open Forum was be held at the Eden Public Library with the intention to continue a conversation that began on the Facebook (this is not necessarily an event for the Library).

A public group page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/103331140669 0931/), created by local artist and art teacher Bret H. Hart, encourages artistic discussion, community engagement and idea development to share appreciation of the project and measure the commitment to pursue the

idea of an arts center location within Eden, NC. The group has been challenged to consider: • an inexpensive place for kids to have fun learning and being creative • a place for the performance of original local music, theater, & song • a place to kick-back and enjoy being with one's neighbors • a place that could bring-in artists-in-residence to do workshops • a place that could offer internships to UNC college students • a place that would continually exhibit the artwork of our friends and neighbors • a place people might be willing to travel to because it is such

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Discussion is encouraged to be additional to the events that Eden has enjoyed for several years. “YES - We like The Charlie Poole Fest, but we need more than the Charlie Poole Fest. YES - We like the annual Pottery Festival, but we need more than the annual Pottery Festival.”

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The lowest for the state was Boone at 32% less than average in the state.

The study examined renters insuarnce quotes for a 1,000 square-foot residence with at least $25,000 in personal property coverage and $100,000 in liability coverage. They then collected data from five of the major carriers that offer renters insurance in the state.

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"Old" people watch TV, too. Ninety-three year old TV producer Norman Lear is on a mission to produce a new sitcom about "older" Americans, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. Lear was the man behind such cutting edge television series as All In The Family and Maude in the 1970s.

His new show is called Guess Who Died and it takes place in a retirement community. He wrote it five years ago and has been pitching to network executives ever since, with no luck.

He recently told CBS News that "television executives think that young people only want to watch other young people. These are the same television executives that didn't think Archie should say this or that."

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You're invited to a special celebration in Wentworth, NC, at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, marking fourteen years of successes by the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA). The program will include an address by Davis Montgomery, District Manager of Duke Energy Carolinas, highlights of DRBA's accomplishments in 2015, a preview of the organization's 2016

activities and an afternoon hike on the nearby Chinqua-Penn Walking Trail, named last spring as a National Recreation Trail.

DRBA's Annual Celebration is being hosted by the Museum & Archives of Rockingham County (MARC), located in the former Rockingham County Courthouse. ( http://www.themarconline.org) The public is invited free of charge.

A lifelong Eden resident, Jason graduated from Morehead High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Applachian State University in Boone, N.C. After graduation he joined the Danville Police Department and then the State of NC Probation Department. He is married with 2 daughters, the ages of 1 and 4.

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After a half hour to enjoy refreshments and view displays, the short business session will include recognition of extraordinary volunteer service and election of board members. The day's activities will reflect DRBA's mission-preserving and promoting the region's rivers and culture through education, recreation, stewardship, and regional identity.

With preservation of the rivers at the heart of DRBA's focus, work continues to preserve and promote the natural resources of the basin. Staff members, including Executive Director Tiffany Haworth and program managers and coordinators from both Virginia and North Carolina, will report on DRBA's many activities throughout the past year, as well as provide a glimpse of the year ahead.

Davis Montgomery, District Manager for Duke Energy Carolinas will give an update on the Dan River and describe the company's ongoing investment of resources for the Dan River Basin. Duke Energy has been steadfast in seeking public input from across the basin to learn the extent of direct and peripheral damage to the Dan River and to basin communities. This effort

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From the south on US 29, take Exit 149, and turn left onto NC 87N. At the first traffic light, continue straight onto Freeway Drive (NC 87/US 29 Business).

Drive 3.4 miles. Take the ramp onto West Harrison Street (NC 65/NC 87), and turn left toward Wentworth. Drive 4 miles.

Continue straight on NC Highway 65 for 1.9 miles. The MARC is on the left.

has generated a list of projects that address a broad array of remedies to the natural and human damages resulting from the February 2014 coal ash spill.

These projects are in the implementation and bidding process for contractors to perform them.

Encompassing portions of sixteen counties in Virginia and North Carolina in its 3300square-mile watershed, the Dan River Basin includes six rivers-the Mayo, Smith, Sandy, Banister, Hyco and, of course, the Dan. DRBA was formed in 2002 to preserve and promote the region's abundant natural and cultural resources.

Recognizing that this beautiful area shares a history of reliance on The Dan River Basin Association's the rivers for drinking Annual Celebration will be held at water, transportation, MARC, the Museum & Archives of commerce, and indusRockingham County, in Wentworth, try, DRBA provides a NC on Saturday morning, March 5. unified vision of coopThe public is invited to this free eration across geoevent. graphic boundaries.

After lunch, at 1:45 p.m. all are invited to a 1.7From the north on US 29, mile hike on the Chinqua-Penn take Exit 153, and turn right onto Walking Trail. In June 2015 US 158/NC 14. At the second Secretary of the Interior Sally traffic light, turn left onto Jewell recognized it as a Freeway Drive (US 158/US 29 National Heritage Trail. The hike Business). Drive 2.2 miles, and coordinator is Lee Templeton, take the right lane to the ramp to Chair of Friends of Chinquareach West Harrison Street (NC Penn Walking Trail, who will 65/NC 87). Turn left toward point out historic stone structures Wentworth. Drive 4 miles. built over 80 years ago for Jeff Continue straight on NC and Betsy Penn, owners of Highway 65 for 1.9 miles. The Chinqua-Penn Plantation.

MARC is on the left.

Templeton comments, "The From US 220, take the ramp Trail incorporates sun and shade, to NC 704 toward Wentworth. hills and flatland, and trees and Turn east toward Wentworth. pasture as it follows a small Drive 7.9 miles. When NC 704 brook to two ponds along the ends, continue straight onto NC way." Hikers may spot early 65E. Drive 2.3 miles. The spring birds, some of the scores MARC is on the right. of species identified in the varied Parking is available on habitats on this North Carolina both sides of the building and Birding Trail. behind it. Follow signs on the Participants in the property to enter the main Celebration may bring a picnic entrance at the left-hand (east) lunch to be eaten at the MARC side of the building. Stairs and or the Chinqua-Penn Trail's picelevator to the meeting place on nic tables, or dine at a local the second floor are to the left. restaurant of their choosing (map MORE INFORMATION: available at welcome table).

Contact T Butler, Those joining in the after-lunch members@danriver.org or 336hike should wear hiking boots or 613-6723. walking shoes, dress in layers, Meetings and outings of the and be prepared to sign a waiver. Dan River Basin Association are DIRECTIONS: The MARC free and open to the public. For is located at 1086 Highway 65, more information visit www.danReidsville, N.C. 27320. river.org.

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Carl Wagstaff is an Emergency Department Tech at Morehead. When he left the hospital after recent snows, he had spent 96 hours there, sleeping when he could in one of the empty patient rooms and taking on any task that needed to be done, from assisting with patients to folding up blankets and always with a smile. Carl was one of more than 45 people to give up the comfort of their own beds to ensure that this community received the same care in snowy weather as you do in sunshine and blue skies. Carl’s dedication is promise flowing.

Andrew Fix is one of Eden’s homegrown treasures, Andrew is a nurse in Morehead’s ER. Early one morning, after

ending a 12-hour shift, Andrew was driving home when a Rescue Squad truck passed him, sirens blaring. As a certified EMT, Andrew learned from his scanner app that a child was in serious condition. Despite being exhausted from the night shift, Andrew whipped his car around and followed them. When he arrived, he took over CPR, and continued his efforts in the ambulance all the way to the hospital. A couple weeks ago, Andrew and his wife Chastity walked out of our Morehead Birthing Center with their foster child, a beautiful baby girl.

Andrew’s heart is promise flowing.

Dwayne Vernon is a Certified Surgical First Assistant, who is in our operating rooms every day, being an extra set of hands for our physicians. He keeps surgical instruments

organized, clamps vessels, cuts tissue and closes wounds for the doctors. Born at Morehead Memorial Hospital, Dwayne started working there as an orderly in 1982, right out of Stoneville High School. He was recently honored by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting for maintaining his certification for two decades. Yes, twenty years. That would be amazing alone, however what makes it even more special is that this certification is not required for his role. He just cares that much about perfecting his craft. One doctor said that if he had to have surgery, he’d trust Dwayne to do it! Dwayne’s commitment to personal excel- lence is promise flowing.

Anna May is a Radiation Therapist at the Smith McMichael Cancer Center at Morehead Hospital. During the

holidays, the Cancer Center held Christmas Spirit Week. One patient, who lives in a nursing home, was dropped off for treatments almost daily. On Christmas Hat Day, the staff pinned a Christmas ornament on the cap he was wearing. On Hawaiian Christmas Day, he returned to his nursing home with a pile of colorful leis around his neck. His roommate finally asked if he could come along for the fun. The patient has photographs taped to his nursing home door to remind him of the fun he had at, of all places, the Smith McMichael Cancer Center. Anna’s selflessness is promise flowing.

Brenda Penn is a Certified Nursing Assistant and has a way of making everyone feel special.

She will tell you that there is nothing extraordinary about what she does – it’s just her job. She

said to me, ‘I treat my patients like I’d want my mom or grandma treated.’ One of her philosophies is that when you look good, you can’t help but feel a little better. So her care for patients often means spending that little extra time fixing their hair or giving them a fresh shave. The spouse of one of Brenda’s patients has sent her hand-made birthday cards for the last six years to thank her for the extraordinary things she did.

Brenda’s compassion for others is promise flowing.

Weston said, “Dedication.

Heart. Personal excellence.

Selflessness. Compassion.

Tenacity. That is promise flowing. That is what will carry Eden through these challenging days.

That is why I work at Morehead Hospital.

After years of financial hardship, Morehead ended last year without an operating loss.

“Our medical staff includes cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, urology, and GI, just to name a few – a rare array of services for a small community. Our hospital is a treasure in a healthcare environment that sees many hospitals of our size and in similar geographies closing their doors,” she said. In fact, many health systems have recently made difficult decisions to close their small community hospitals Why? Because the people in those towns chose to get their care in other cities, leaving the facilities without the volume needed to stay viable. “And sadly, when I look at our market share trends, it shows me that the people of Eden are choosing, in increasing numbers, to leave our community for care. So why am I not worried? Because the promise of Eden is tied to our ownership of Eden. There is no knight in shining armor riding in on a white horse to bring us back to thriving, and we don’t need one to. Collectively, we can bring back the growth ourselves.

Shop local. Eat local. Give local.

Build local. Get your healthcare local. Support local,” she continues, “It is easy when you have lived somewhere for years to lose sight of what makes you great. As a new-comer, I have the good fortune to recognize every day, with fresh eyes, the promise flowing around me.

Morehead Memorial Hospital has a great future ahead if we, as the community, pour into it the same way that it pours into us.

The same is true for every local business. People ask me why I moved to Eden and my answer going forward will be ‘because that is where promise flows.’ I hope you respond the same.

Dedication. Heart. Personal Excellence. Selflessness.

Compassion. Tenacity. Eden, North Carolina: Where Promise Flows.”

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Eden Chamber honors citizens and businesses for the year The 60th Annual Chairman's Meeting & Leadership Recognition Dinner was held at the Whistle Jacket Grill January 26th as the community leaders came together to reflect on the past year and to anticipate the opportunities that will come this new year.

Mayor Wayne Tuggle of Eden welcomed guests to this special 60th annual event.

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Sylvia Grogan presented the City of Eden's Beautification Award to Dyer's, which, in their abscense. was accepted by Councilman Jerry Ellis.

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Member of the Year was awarded to the City of Eden and was accepted by Mayor Wayne Tuggle.

The Chairman's Star was awarded to Orlando Poteat. This award is presented to the person who has gone above and beyond what is expected from the board.

Myla Barnhardt of Morehead Memorial Hospital introduced the keynote speaker, Dana Weston, CEO of Morehead Memorial Hospital. Weston’s speech "Where Promise Flows" was nothing less than inspirational.

The 2015 John E. Grogan Lifetime Achievement Award was presented by Randy Hunt to a well-deserving Harold Matthews. Matthews’ lifetime friend, Raymond Uden, had more than a few kind words to share about his friend.

Mike Dougherty presented the 2015 Distinguished Citizen Award to Debbie Ellis.

Chairman Higgs recognized outgoing board members, then introduced and performed the new 2016 board member installation. As her last official act, Higgs passed the Chamber gavel to incoming 2016 Chairman Debbie Ellis. Higgs also received a plaque to recognize her efforts as now, Past Chairman.

Chairman Ellis announced an ambitious plan of direction for the Eden Chamber for 2016.

With a room full of applause, she adjourned the meeting.

The evening could not have been possible without the help of many individuals and businesses, and most of all our Circles of Support Members: Morehead Memorial Hospital, President's Circle; City of Eden, President's Circle; Rockingham Update, Founder's Circle; and Wright Printing, Benefactors Circle.

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Money There was a man who had worked all of his life and has saved all of his money.

He was a real cheapskate when it came to his money. He loved money more than just about anything, and just before he died, he said to his wife: “Now listen, when I die I want you to take all my money and place it in the casket with me. Because I want to take all my money to the after life."

So he got his wife to promise him with all her heart that when he died she would put all the money in the casket with him. When one day he died.

He was stretched out in the casket, the wife was sitting there in black next to their best friend. When they finished the ceremony, just before the undertakers got ready to close the casket, the wife said, "Wait a minute!"

She had a shoe box with her, she came over with the box and placed it in the casket. Then the undertakers locked the casket and rolled it away.

Her friend said, "I hope you weren't crazy enough to put all that money in there with that stingy old man."

She said, "Yes, I promised. I'm a good Christian, I can't lie. I promised him that I was to put that money in that casket with him."

"You mean to tell me you put every cent of his money in the casket with him?"

"I sure did," said the wife. "I got it all together, put it into my account and I wrote him a check."

Speeding The policeman approaches the drivers door.

"Is there a problem, Officer?"

The policeman says, "Sir, you were speeding. Can I see your license please?"

The driver responds, "I'd give it to you but I don't have one."

"You don't have one?"

The man responds, "I lost it four times for drunk driving."

The policeman is shocked. "I see. Can I see your vehicle registration papers please?"

"I'm sorry, I can't do that."

The policeman says, "Why not?"

"I stole this car."

The officer says, "Stole it?"

The man says, "Yes, and I killed the owner."

At this point the officer is getting irate. "You what?"

"She's in the trunk if you want to see."

The Officer looks at the man and slowly backs away to his car and calls for back up. Within minutes, five police cars show up, surrounding the car. A senior officer slowly approaches the car, clasping his half-drawn gun.

The senior officer says, "Sir, could you step out of your vehicle please!"

The man steps out of his vehicle. "Is there a problem, sir?"

"One of my officers told me that you have stolen this car and murdered the owner."

"Murdered the owner?"

The officer responds, "Yes, could you please open the trunk of your car please?"

The man opens the trunk, revealing nothing but an empty trunk.

The officer says, "Is this your car sir?"

The man says, "Yes" and hands over the registration papers.

The officer, understandably, is quite stunned. "One of my officers claims that you do not have a driving licence."

The man digs in his pocket revealing a wallet and hands it to the officer.

The officer opens the wallet and examines the licence. He looks quite puzzled. "Thank you, sir. One of my officers told me you didn't have a licence, stole this car, and murdered the owner."

The man replies, "I bet you the lying cop told you I was speeding, too!"

Tickets Three Scots and three Irishmen are traveling by train to a conference. At the station, the three Irishmen each buy tickets and watch as the three Scots buy only a single ticket.

"How are three people going to travel on only one ticket?" asks an Irishman. "Watch and you'll see," answers a Scot.

They all board the train. The Irishmen take their respective seats but all three Scots cram into a bathroom and close the door behind them. Shortly after the train has departed, the conductor comes around collecting tickets. He knocks on the bathroom door and says,"Ticket, please." The door opens just a crack and a single arm emerges with a ticket in hand. The conductor takes it and moves on. The Irishmen see this and agree it was quite a clever idea.

So after the conference, the Irishmen decide to copy the Scots on the return trip and save some money (being clever with money,and all that). When they get to the station, they buy a single ticket for the return trip. To their astonishment, the Scots don't buy a ticket at all.

"How are you going to travel without a ticket?" says one perplexed Irishman. Watch and you'll see," answers a Scot.

When they board the train the three Irishmen cram into a bathroom and the three Scots cram into another one nearby. The train departs. Shortly afterwards, one of the Scots leaves his bathroom and walks over to the bathroom where the Irishmen are hiding. He knocks on the door and says, "Ticket, please."

Horse A young man named Chuck bought a horse from a farmer for $250.

The farmer agreed to deliver the horse the next day. The next day, the farmer drove up to Chucks house and said, "Sorry son, but I have some bad news, the horse died."

Chuck replied, "Well, then just give me my money back."

The farmer said, "Can't do that. I went and spent it already."

Chuck said, "Ok, then, just bring me the dead horse."

The farmer asked, "What ya gonna do with him?"

Chuck said, "I'm going to raffle him off."

The farmer said, "You can't raffle off a dead horse!"

Chuck said, "Sure I can, Watch me. I just won't tell any body he's dead."

A month Later, the farmer met up with Chuck and asked, "What happened with that dead horse?"

Chuck said, "I raffled him off. I sold 500 tickets at five dollars a piece and made a profit of $2495."

The farmer said, "Didn't anyone complain?"

Chuck said, "Just the guy who won. So I gave him his five dollars back."

Homeless A homeless man knocks on a woman's door.

"Think you could spare a few bucks? Maybe some food?"

The woman thinks to herself for a few seconds, then says, "You could do some handy work around here.

I'll give you $30 if you paint my porch. There's some green paint and a brush right around the corner there, have at it."

He thanks her, and heads towards the bucket. She returns inside and resumes her knitting.

After about an hour, she gets up to check on his progress. She sees no man, and the porch hasn't been touched. Just then, she hears knocking again at her door.

She is greeted by the same man, green paint splattered on his clothes and in his beard, a wide grin on his face.

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Bulls Three bulls heard that the rancher was going to bring yet another bull onto the ranch, and the prospect raised a discussion among them.

First Bull: "Boys, we all know I've been here 5 years. Once we settled our differences, we agreed on which 100 of the cows would be mine. Now, I don't know where this newcomer is going to get his cows, but I aint' givin' him any of mine."

Second Bull: "That pretty much says it for me, too. I've been here 3 years and have earned my right to the 50 cows we've agreed are mine. I'll fight 'im till I run him off or kill 'im, but I'm keeping all my cows."

Third Bull: "I've only been here a year, and so far you guys have only let me have 10 cows to take care of. I may not be as big as you fellows (yet) but I am young and virile, so I simply must keep all my cows."

They no sooner finished their big talk when an eighteen-wheeler pulls up in the middle of the pasture with only one animal in it: the biggest baddest bull these guys had ever seen! At 4700 pounds, each step he took toward the ground strained the steel ramp to the breaking point.

First Bull: "You know, it's actually been some time since I really felt I was doing all my cows justice, anyway. I think I can spare a few for our new friend."

Second Bull: "I'll have plenty of cows to take care of if I just stay on the opposite end of the pasture from him. I'm certainly not looking for an argument."

They look over at their young friend, the 3rd bull, and find him pawing the dirt, shaking his horns, and snorting.

First Bull: "Son, let me give you some advice real quick. Let him have some of your cows and live to tell about it."

Third Bull: "Heck, he can have ALL MY COWS. I'm just making sure he knows I'm a bull!"

A hillbilly family took a vacation to New York City. One day, the father took his son into a large building. They were amazed by everything they saw, especially the elevator at one end of the lobby. The boy asked, "What's this, Paw?" The father responded, "Son, I have never seen anything like this in my life. I don't know what it is!"

While the boy and his father were watching in wide-eyed astonishment, an old lady in a wheelchair rolled up to the moving walls and pressed a button. The walls opened and the lady rolled between them into a small room.

The walls closed and the boy and his father watched small circles of lights above the walls light up. They continued to watch the circles light up in the reverse direction. The walls opened again, and a voluptuous twenty-four-year old woman stepped out.

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

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Homemade Music Held on February 26

Hubert Lawson & The Bluegrass Country Boys Homemade Music was back for the 18th year! Rockingham Community College’s Musicians’ Guild presented the “Homemade Music” on Friday, Feb. 26 in the RCC college auditorium.

Homemade music was a concert to benefit the Rockingham County chapter of Habitat for Humanity (HFH).

All musicians volunteered their time, and all of the money collected went to HFH. This year’s musical line up had a range of musical genre from high energy bluegrass to southern gospel to “hokum blues.”

Phil Sparks, Steven Smith, and Keith Sigmon played some traditional blues tunes that included songs written by Blind Boy Fuller and Mississippi John Hurt among others. Sparks played a steel bodied guitar with a slide, Steven on acoustic guitar and Keith on harmonica.

Hubert Lawson and the Bluegrass Country Boys took the stage again for this event and electrified the crowd with their special brand of high energy bluegrass. They are definitely one of the most entertaining

bands in bluegrass.

Jesse Carter played acoustic guitar and sang bluegrass favorites.

Ed Dodson, Skip Kelley, and Greg Saylor played bluegrass, folk, and celtic tunes.

Dodson also played in a rock band called 60 Watt Combo.

These guys always put on a great show, and we were glad to have them back again this year.

Anne Marie Ross, Steve Underwood, Doug Corum and Donnie Lea were on stage with Underwood on piano, Ross on vocals, Corum on guitar and Lea on bass. They played southern gospel as well as some country songs.

The “Hokum Pokum” band was on hand to play some 1920’s “hokum” blues songs. Hokum Blues was a style of blues made popular in the early 1900’s. This style goes back to earliest of blues recordings, and is seen from time to time in modern American blues and blues rock.

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The Racetrack XVIII

The Mid-Season Championship

By Darrell Meade Gregory Jerry Webster took his place in the announcer’s booth along with Bi-State Speedway’s colorful Louis Compton. Compton may have taken over announcing duties at many local tracks, but today Bi-State was expanding its fan base with the addition of the Tri-Cities first live radio coverage of the races that Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Jerry Webster of WLOE was no stranger to the track, for he was the first announcer at the Draper

Speedway ten years previously.

Compton may have had a better, booming voice, as well as having a dynamic personality, but the experienced and seasoned Jerry Webster was the only choice for the radio broadcast.

No one could say that Bi-State was not exploring every avenue available to grow and be profitable.

The August 16th race was another fan pleaser. With near

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capacity crowds in attendance, the hard charging pair of Burrhead Nantz and Perk Brown completely dominated the field again. This was Burrhead’s sixth win at the track with teammate Perk coming in second again.

The shiny white No.38 and No.38A cars of Al Moore of Kannapolis were virtually unstoppable with this veteran team.

The surprise of the race came when the crowd favorite, Hank “Funderburk” Thomas, failed to make good his promise to be back to form for this race.

Hank in his white No.19 struggled in the amateur class all day.

Hank was coming back from a mechanical failure the previous week, fought to make it to the front all afternoon and may have overcome his slow start except for Ridgeway native Clarence Pickurel being in the way.

The twenty-two-year old aspiring racer Clarence Pickurel could not be nudged from his first place position, no matter what Hank tried on him.

Clarence was driving a ’36 Chevrolet coupe that was built by his partner and friend Tom Compton. Clarence was coming on strong in the amateur class and getting stronger every race.

This would not be the last race that he won at Bi-State.

Clarence’s car bore the No.12 designation. He has even kept the blue, white, and orange color scheme, to this day at his restaurant, Clarence’s Steakhouse, on Highway 220, Ridgeway, Virginia.

Following his gameplan, Al Lillard scheduled the next race on the following Sunday, August 23rd. Fortunately for the non-Burrhead fans, a new face appeared in the sportsman class winner’s circle. Luck had run out on the Burrhead and Perk Brown wrecking crew when they were unable to mount a sustained attack on E.J. Brewer from Winston-Salem. Burrhead had passed Brewer at the beginning of the 30 lap feature sportsman race but was unable to hang on to the lead. Still, Perk finished second again, and Burrhead claimed third. A man of small statue, Brewer was a strong competitor who constantly placed in the top five finishes about every race. The diminutive Brewer was not a stranger to the winner circle in his No.47 car in many area racetracks.

E.J. Brewer was known as an exceptional mechanic and welder. Some who knew him proclaimed Brewer to be the master of brass coat hanger soldering. What Brewer lacked in height and build, he readily made up in the brain department.

An outstanding smart man who

made his presence felt in the late 50’s and early 60’s, he could not fight off the alcohol addiction after his racing career. He perished before his time.

In the amateur class, the heavily favored, Hank “Funderburk” Thomas was nowhere to be found when the green flag dropped. Out of the sea of aspiring race car drivers, another newcomer to the winner’s circle emerged. Bobby Coe, in the M2 car of Rural Hall, claimed his first victory at BiState.

Al Lillard decided to add another venue to his successful program by adding “a special go-cart” race on Bi-State’s August 30th program. Lillard was adamant about trying and diversifying events at the racetrack to keep his race crowds energized and showing back up at the ticket booth. Seven cart drivers, including local talent Ted Gauldin, Jack Baker, and Dickie Powell, signed up when the race was announced with more sure to show up at the track on race day.

Bi-State Speedway’s string of eleven straight weekends of competition come to an end on August 30th with the track’s first rainout of the 1959 season. The good weather had finally run out, but the next race was rescheduled for September 6th.

Again, rains moved in to thwart the Sunday spectacle. Never deterred, Al Lillard promoted the track’s first mid-season championship race for the September 13th race. Al knew it was late in the season but he had planned to showcase a mid-season and a season ending championship event. Lulled by good weather, Lillard had not anticipated the two week rain delay.

The first championship race at Bi-State was finally held on September 13th. Hank “Funderburk” Thomas had decided to celebrate his 23rd birthday at the racetrack and he made himself a good present.

Hank’s No.19 Plymouth had returned to form and left the field in its wake. Hank was steadily on the way to making himself a racing champion, which was deserved, for he did his homework.

When Hank started building the No.19 car, he went right to the Plymouth man, Lee Petty, for advice. Petty told Hank to take the heavy duty front suspension from an eight passenger Plymouth and just bolt it up to his chassis for bullet-proof service .

Hank took his advice and produced a superior handling car with independent front suspension, running against his competition’s outdated straight front

Hank Thomas axles. On a wavy track like Draper, Hank easily had an upper hand against his competition.

In the amateur class, there was a third place finish by hometown boy, Jimmy Griffin.

Driving the No. 72 car that was also shared with his brother Wayne, this was the first time that Jimmy had placed well at the track. It would definitely not be his last.

The sportsman class race had many in the stands wondering if Burrhead would make it a no contest event, but they did not have to wonder long. One time winner, the loud talker Bob Seymour of Kannapolis, in his No.6A, took the lead at the start and easily kept everyone at bay until the 74th lap. On the last lap, Seymour blew a tire and was passed by the charging Roy Doolin of Danville. To many fans delight, the popular Doolin, driving the No.12 car of C.C. Moore, clinched the Bi-State Mid-Season Sportsman Championship. Burrhead, E.J. Brewer, and Perk Brown all finished ahead of fifth place Bob Seymour.

Al Lillard had the racing populace enthused with the ever changing shows that he put on at the racetrack. The track had definitely become more noticed in the area and more important, the grandstands were near capacity every week. Lillard wanted to run about six more races at the track before the season’s end.

The owners of Bi-State had gotten into the game late, as was evidenced by the first race in June. A string of good weather had been profitable and overshadowed the late start. Lillard and the co-owners were on a winning streak and wanted to finish the year in a good position to start the next year. The fall weather of 1959 was entering an abnormal wet spell that threatened the season ending track championship. Would Al Lillard and his friends be able to dodge the rain clouds to pull the season ending championship off?

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

Special thanks to Bill Blair, Gene Chambers, Deborah Durham, Carlton Estes, Eden Historical Museum, Teresa Hutson, Lottie Lillard, Bill Mangum, Clyde Mangum, Butch Nantz, Clarence Pickurel, Ray Shropshire, Hank Thomas, Homer V. Wood, and many more.

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Early 1800’s Superintendent’s House in need of repairs On an out-of-the way street in Eden stands a neat little twostory brick cottage that is probably the oldest dwelling in the city. It could have been built as early as 1813, when James Barnett built the nearby Spray Canal and a grist mill that is no longer there. It was certainly in existence by 1836, when John Motley Morehead (later Governor) launched the textile industry that was to be the community’s lifeblood for more than a century by building the “Old Stone Factory.” The foundation wall for the factory can still be seen on the grounds of the Governor Morehead Park near the traffic circle in Spray.

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you if you owe taxes without first sending you a bill in the mail.

Demand that you pay taxes and not allow you to question or appeal the amount you owe.

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The North Carolina General Assembly and the Governor approved the Connect NC Bond Act (Session Law 2015-280 House Bill 943) during the 2015 Legislative Session. The Connect NC Bond Act is a $2 billion bond package that citizens across North Carolina will vote on in the primary election March 15, 2016. Why bonds were chosen, and how the money will be invested, are questions of particular importance for the citizens of Rockingham County.

You need to know how the bonds will impact our county, and specifically, what does Rockingham Community College (RCC) plan to do with the money if the bond passes?

It has been 15 years since the last general obligation bond was authorized to upgrade our state’s infrastructure, and since then, North Carolina has added two million people in population. Connect NC is a $2 billion investment in our state’s public infrastructure – higher education, state parks, agriculture, safety, and water and sewer infrastructure – that will cultivate a stronger economy, improve quality of life, provide improved facilities for education and training, and enhance the safety of our food and our citizens.

The timing is good for a bond package. No new taxes are required now or in the future to finance the bonds as North Carolina will be finished paying some current bond debt before the cost of these bonds will be added. Long-term financing is an efficient way to fund critical capital projects, especially when interest rates are at an all-time low. North Carolina has an established and successful history of responsibly using longterm financing to support the

infrastructure and educational needs of our communities and citizens. Bonds will allow North Carolina to pay over 20 to 25 years for assets that will last for 50 years or more. Most of these infrastructure projects cannot be financed from annual operating budgets on either the state or county levels.

So, how will these bonds be invested in our state and in our county? The North Carolina Community College System will receive $350 million for new construction or much-needed repairs and renovations at all 58 community colleges across the state. Our system serves over 750,000 students annually.

These improvements are needed to build, retrofit or repair learning environments to meet the demands of a 21st century workforce. The UNC system will receive $980 million, specifically to build and repair STEM facilities to prepare students for careers in these high-demand fields and help North Carolinians compete for future jobs.

Connect NC includes $70 million for National Guard facilities, $309.5 million for improved water and sewer infrastructure, $179 million for agricultural research designed to spur economic growth in agriculture, and $75 million for state parks and attractions, including $25 million for the NC Zoo. All of these are designed to improve education, to create jobs for North Carolinians, to protect our natural resources and to improve our quality of life.

Connect NC will have a tremendous impact on Rockingham County. The Mayo River State Park will receive $750,000 from Connect NC. The Mayo River State Park was authorized by the General Assembly in 2003 and is one of the newest in the North Carolina system. Our county is becoming

widely known for its rivers and for the Mayo River State Park, where outdoor activities provide a very nice outlet for families.

In addition, the park is an attraction for tourists who spend money in our county when they visit.

With the $309.5 million going to water and sewer infrastructure, Connect NC will provide local and county governments across the state with the opportunity to apply for water/sewer project grants. The water and sewer infrastructure funds are designed to assist local and county governments with making improvements and upgrades to water/sewer facilities, changes that will assist in economic development. One of the biggest assets our county has is the availability of water, and this natural resource is critical for supporting and attracting business and industry to our county.

As President of RCC, I have a vested interest in what the bonds can do for our college and particularly in how the funds can be used to improve what we do for students. Not only can we better serve students, but business and industry will benefit from these funds should the bond pass. For the 2000 bond, RCC received approximately $4.7 million that was used for construction of the Emergency Services Center classroom building located adjacent to the main campus at the Emergency Services Training Center, for construction of the Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center located on the main campus, and for needed repairs and renovations throughout campus. The investments from the bonds in 2000 have greatly improved our pro-

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The month of March is already here. This month we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (we’re not closed) and Good Friday and Easter (we are closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).

The Eden Public Library is constantly bustling with great programs and “new” and “new to you” materials so come on in and “check us out”; pun still intended.

For Children and Families: • Toddler story time every Thursday at 10:30 am • STEM Building Club every Tuesday at 10:30 am • STEAM Building Club every Tuesday at 3:30 pm • March 5th Matinee showing of “The Good Dinosaur” at 1:00 pm • March 12th Family Tennis Festival at 10:30 am • March 17th Evening showing of “The Good Dinosaur” at 5:30 pm Mark your calendars our very popular “Maker Day” will be on Saturday, April 2nd, 10-2 pm For Teens and Young Adults: • Teen Needlecraft Social every Monday at 4:00 pm • March 3rd Teen Library Council 4:00 pm • March 3rd Teen Movie “Voyage of the Dawn Treader” at 5:30 pm • March 10th Teen Mystery Craft at 4:00 pm • March 16th and 23rd Teen’s Learn to Sew at 4:00 pm (registration limited to 5 teens-sewing a placemat this month) • March 30th Teen Drama and Puppetry at 4:00 pm with Ms. Dale For Adults: • Adult Needlecraft Social every Monday at 2:00 pm • Adult Coloring Social every Tuesday at 1:00 pm • March 10th Adult Craft at 2:00 pm • March 19th Photography Club at 10:30 am • March 21st Movie “Bridge of Spies” show starts at 5:30 pm • March 23rd Adult Book Club “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho at 11:00 am • March 24th Bingo For Books at 6:30 pm • March 28th Workshop “Credit to be Proud of” at 6:00 pm.

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Garden of Eden Senior Center

2227 X2221 There are computer classes on Computer Basics, Internet Basics, and our Electronic Resources. Please contact us for dates and times and to register for the classes.

Our acrylic painting was such a huge success, thanks to Ms. Louise Perez, that we will be having another month long session in April. We will be doing a “Spring” scene over four Saturdays beginning on April 9th at 1 pm. There is a $25 materials charge for this class. Please register by April 4th.

We have received many “new” items this month. Don’t forget to come in and “check them out”.

Did you know we have eMagazines? Open our webpage on a smartphone, tablet, or computer and a carousel of magazines is displayed. Click on the Flipster icon, enter a RCPL library card number, select a magazine to read, and start reading. It’s that easy.

If you would like to join the Friends of the Eden Public Library now is the time to do so.

The annual membership drive is upon us and if you join between now and March 18th your name will be entered into the weekly drawings for a “goodie” bag (goodies are homemade delicacies from the kitchen of “Jo Snodderly”.) There are also incentives for the $50 and $100 levels. In addition, the friends are selling canvas book bags at the library for $7.00 each. All proceeds are used to supplement Eden Public Library services and programs.

Remember if you have items such as electronics, books, arts and crafts, sewing machines, ironing boards, fabrics, yarns or any other materials you no longer want/need, see if your local library could use them. We have many programs that recycle items into new and creative things.

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508 Orchard Ave, Eden - Call 627-4711 • Corn Hole -Every Thursday at 10:00 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center • Friends Club –Meets the every Tuesday from 10-11 at the Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to come join the fun and fellowship. The fourth Tuesday we have a lunch outing somewhere decided on by the club and usually meet at 11 or earlier depending on where we are going.

• Legal Aid will be March 10th at 10:00am call 1-336-398-1731 to make an appointment • Exercise with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-9:00. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights. **NEW EXERCISE Class ( stretch and balance) AT 11:15 on Tuesdays at the senior center • Rook - Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 and play from 1:00pm until 4:00 pm on Wednesdays.

• Hand & Foot - Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 on Tuesdays.

• Bingo Bash at 9:00 on Monday, March 21st at the Garden of Eden Senior Center.

• Pickle ball - Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We will play on Fridays at Mill Ave. at 10 am. Pickup games at Bridge Street at various times and call 627-4711 for more info.

• Mah Jong - (play on Thursdays at 11) If interested in learning this new game contact Carla at 627-4711 • Genealogy - Thursdays from 12-2. Call for an appointment • Open Craft – Monday and Friday afternoons.

• If interested in basic computer skills call the center and we will try to set up a time to help you in the lab.

• WATERCOLOR PAINTING – Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-12:30 Call for more info. 627-4711 • The Garden of Eden Senior Center will be offering Acrylic painting Art Classes starting on Monday, March 7th. This will be a painting class using acrylic paint on canvas.

Fee is $6 per class. Call the senior center to register.

• Adult Coloring Class - Free... We provide coloring sheets, color pencils.. Just come and reduce your stress by coloring and socializing on Fridays at 1:00.

Reidsville Senior Center 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville Call 349-1088

• Paint Group – 8:30am – Mondays and Wednesdays • Jewelry Class – 1:00pm – 1st Friday of every month.

• Silver Sneakers – 9:00am – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays • Crochet Class – 9:00am – Tuesdays • Phase 10 Card Game – 10:00am – Tuesdays • Reidsville Kickers Line Dance – 10:00am – Tuesdays • Downtown Senior Citizens Club Meeting – 10:00am – 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month • Craft Class – 10:00am – 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month • Carolina Girls Line Dance – 1:00pm – Thursdays • Bingo – 1:00pm – 3rd Thursday of the month • Pickleball – 10:30am – Fridays

Madison / Mayodan Senior Center 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Inside Madison/Mayodan Rec. Dept. Building. Call 548-2789 -or- 548-9572

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Quilting Bees - 1st Tuesday of each month from 10-11:30am/FREE- all levels of quilters welcome Tap Dance - Mondays from 2:30-3:30 pm. $25 a month/discounted for SilverSneaker members Rook - Mondays from 9-11:30 am/FREE Pickleball - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 am/FREE Chair exercise Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 am/FREE for SilverSneakers members Shag- beginner and intermediate Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. $7.50 per class or $30 a month Cornhole- Mondays at 10:00 am/FREE Movie Mondays -Every Monday at 1:00 pm Playing holiday movies each week/FREE Fit and Strong exercise class- Cardio & Strength class FREE/ call 548-2789 to register

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• Craft: Painting a Spring Garden Flag. Class meet March 9 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Annex.

Supplies will be provided. Refreshments will be served. Cost $20, Instructor: Linda Wilson.

• Craft: Making an Easter Wreath. Class will meet March 9 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the Annex.

Bring supplies of your choice. Refreshments will be served. Cost $10, Instructor: Linda Wilson.

• Lunch and Learn in CAR Annex “A Day In The Life of your Foot”, March 3 at 12 p.m. “You berate my bunions, curse my aching heels, and pop my poor blisters. Enough! Find out how to givve me the TLC that I so rightfully deserve.” The session is FREE and Refreshments will be served. Call 637-8428 to pre-register.

• Line dancing. Class meets Mondays in the Annex from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. cost is $2 per hour or $3 per week. Instructor:Donna stone.

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

• Senior aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in the lower level of CAR, 141 Tyre Dobson Road. With exception of the above-noted days and times, the room is available for your usage from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. we use a variety of videos in this free course.

• Exercise equipment: we have PACE ( program accommodating circuit exercise) Equipment. It utilizes hydraulic resistance machines that match the effort of the user at any fitness level accommodating resistance). Also, available is a stationary bike and a gravity rider machine.

• Aluminum Can Tabs Collection. We are collecting the tabs from aluminum cans for Ronald McDonald House Charities. The collection jar is in the Main Bldg.

• Western Rockingham Skat Services are up and running. Want to take advantage of the convenient and economical transportation provided by skat? Pick up a route map at select locations / visit www.rideskat.org/ or call 347-2287.

• Blood Pressure Screening. A nurse from ADTS will come to the Center for Active Retirement the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

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vide the training to support their needs. Funds from the bond will allow us to renovate the two buildings that will improve the equipment and the learning environment needed to prepare graduates in these critical industrial technology fields.

If funds are available after priority one is completed, our college will use remaining funds to complete the second phase of our science lab renovation project. In the fall of 2015, our college, with the assistance of our county commissioners, completed the first phase of our science lab renovation with the construction of two new science labs, including a chemistry and biology lab. We have five additional labs that date back to the late 1960’s and are in need of renovation. Many of the students who take chemistry and biology are pre-health science students seeking admission into a health science program, and modernized labs are needed to better prepare students in the ever-changing healthcare field. All of us will benefit from improved healthcare training.

This priority blends very well with the college’s new Owens Health Sciences Building that will focus heavily on healthcare simulation training.

Finally, if funds are still available after completing our first two priorities, the college will use the funds to make improvements to its Emergency Services Training Center. These improvements will allow our college to better prepare first responders who are called to respond to emergency situations that arise in our county.

As you can see, our college has identified priorities that are tied to job needs in our county and that will put our college in a better position to support our industrial and healthcare partners. I believe very strongly in our community colleges and what we do for our communities.

RCC touches the lives of many citizens in Rockingham County.

In 2015, RCC served 7,018 people through degree programs, continuing education courses and Basic Skills classes. At RCC, we want to reach out to more citizens, and funds from Connect NC will help us do that. We want to make sure we can meet the employment needs of our business partners and that we can offer students state-of- theart training. Some of our facilities are dated, and this bond will be a great opportunity for our college to make some major strides forward in how we serve Rockingham County. I encourage you to vote “yes” for the Connect NC Bond. It will be a vote that will have a positive impact on the quality of our college. For more information about the bond, please Google “Connect NC Bond” for a website that will provide details about the bond and the ways in which the funds will move the state of North Carolina forward.

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To the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to strongly recommend Reece Pyrtle as a candidate for Rockingham County Commissioner.

I have known Reece for about 20 years. We have worked together and for more than 16 years, he taught classes in the Rockingham Community College Basic Law Enforcement Program. I was privileged to get to know Reece well. He is a man of integrity and honesty, and he is the kind of commissioner we need, especially after the recent embarrassment to our county.

Reece has always worked well with others and is willing to listen to anyone even if he does not agree with their viewpoint. I believe he will be an asset to the children of our county as he has a strong desire to help students learn and his wife is a professional educator. He has long been involved with the social fabric of our county by working with the Eden Boys and Girls Club, the Salvation Army and others. In short, Reece is the kind of person we need as a Rockingham County Commissioner as he will do the right thing for the right reason.

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An honest answer to a tough question Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens, issued an unusual commentary on the state of the 2016 Presidential Election. He said he was compelled to make special note of a campaign strategy that runs counter to the popular notion that candidates win votes by telling voters what they want to hear not what they need to hear.

"The Iowa caucuses showed that perhaps American voters care more about honesty than you might imagine. We are not endorsing Senator Ted Cruz; nor does AMAC make it a practice to endorse any specific candidate for elected office. But his bold decision to stand firm and double down on his stand against ethanol subsidies in a state that depends on such subsidies cannot be ignored."

In fact, Weber pointed out, Cruz's well-known distaste for any type of energy subsidies had the pundits guessing that his stance surely would spell defeat on the campaign trail, particularly in states such as Iowa.

Instead, Cruz won hands down in caucus after caucus.

"King corn reigns in Iowa and subsidies for corn-based renewable fuels have stood farmers there in good stead.

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issue in the state that Governor Terry Branstad, who has always remained neutral during the caucuses, slammed Cruz for his position. In other words, they don't want to hear that a potential new president will take away their subsidies. But, Cruz stayed true to his beliefs and won the votes he sought."

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It's hard to risk the outcome of an election on an honest response to a tough question, says AMAC's Dan Weber He confronted the candidate in a pre-caucus gathering and tried to call him out. But Cruz did not take the bait. He stood firm and explained his position in a polite and non-confrontational manner, according to the reporters who were on hand for the event. He told the man that his tax plan "ends all energy subsidies and mandates. No Washington favoritism for oil and gas, for wind, for solar, or for anyone else. We should phase out the Renewable Fuel Standard, end all energy subsidies, and ensure

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