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EPA air pollution regulations forced power companies to find ways to remove the ash from the smoke they emit by installing electronic scrubbers. Then the ash, in part, is sold to be used on such items as shingles, wallboard and concrete, but the remaining ash has to be stored somewhere, in this case a coal ash pond. Duke Energy was already working to store their toxic leftovers in safe-lined landfills and is working on closing all it’s coal plants. Environmentalists are now involved and are study-

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Letters to the Editor

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To local businesses The Rockingham County Business & Technology Center is bringing an exciting opportunity to local businesses interested in exporting. NC State’s Industrial Extension Service (IES) has successfully helped many companies identify target international markets and develop strategies for beginning or increasing sales in those markets. The average sales increase for participating companies during the most recent offering of this program, titled Exportech, was over $548,000. We are contacting all of our clients for this opportunity. For many, this program will not be a fit. For some, it could be a great opportunity. This could be an excellent way to grow, sustain or recover your business through exporting. Exportech couples speed, expert resources and onsite coaching to help you create a strategy that leads your company to new markets via exporting. It is designed for all types of small to medium-sized businesses, regardless of your prior exporting experience.

For the first time in this program’s history, Exportech is being offered exclusively in Rockingham County! It is slated to begin in March 2014 and conclude in May. A maximum of eight (8) companies will be accepted into the program due to the extensive individualized training offered to each company. This program normally costs $4,000 for each participating company, but Rockingham County is offering $1,000 to help offset this cost. That’s a 25% discount! And if you’re an “average” student, you could see over $548,000 in new revenue,an 18,167% return on your investment! To learn more about this opportunity please contact us and we will be happy to visit you and explain how the program works in greater detail. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Respectfully yours, Mark Wells (RCBTC) & Ken Hoover (NC State IES)

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Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County (formerly Council on Aging will hold their 4th Annual Eat Out…Help Out Fundraiser to benefit Meals on Wheels in Rockingham County. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Aging, Disability and Transit Services is a private nonprofit United Way agency whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for all Rockingham County Citizens, with primary focus on senior adults, people with disabilities and their families. Through service and advocacy we empower 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

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County Manager Metler shows his disgust and concern about the coal ash situation.

consider such as the wild life in the river and those animas who use the river for their water supply as well. Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler and several County officials received a briefing in late February at the decommissioned Duke Energy site in Eden. “The coal ash spill on the Dan River has been the No. 1 priority for Rockingham County Government so citizens can be confident we will continue providing whatever technical assistance necessary” Metzler said. “Many of our County employees have been busy on-site and throughout the community working tirelessly utilizing their professional expertise. Others have

Local surgeon receives Board Recertification, elected Chairman of Cancer Committee Dr. DeMason, a Fellow of Morehead Memorial Hospital’s (MMH) Physician the American College of Group is pleased to announce Surgeons, has been practicing that Marc DeMason, M.D. medicine for 36 years and has F.A.C.S. was recently re-certified been with Piedmont Surgical Associates in Eden in General Surgery by since 1983. Dr. the American Board of DeMason received his Surgery through July medical degree from 1, 2025. Certification the University of must be renewed every Michigan, and completten years. To renew ed his surgical residentheir certification, surcy at Emory University. geons must demonDr. DeMason, strate commitment to the hospital’s Chief of professionalism and Surgery, was elected continuing education Damson as well as pass a writChairman of the ten examination. The MMH’s Cancer surgeon certified in General Committee at its December 2013 Surgery by the American Board meeting. This committee is of Surgery has training, knowl- responsible for the hospital’s edge and experience related to Smith-McMichael Cancer Center the diagnoses and comprehensive accreditation with the American of Surgeon’s management of surgical condi- College tions. General Surgeons are also Commission on Cancer. trained in laparoscopy and endoscopy.

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The Board of Directors of Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County (formerly Council on Aging) is happy to announce the launching of their new Companion Care Services. Companion Care is best described as non-medical, supportive care that provides a broad range of services, including but not limited to supervision, social interaction, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation to and from doctor’s appointments, errands and more. Companion Care encourages and supports in-home and independent living. ADTS will offer Companion Care Services at a very competitive, affordable rate. Companion Care services are being offered at this time on a private pay basis only. ADTS Executive Director. T. Lee Covington states “this new service is in response to the numerous calls received from people who need some level of support, but are not yet at the place where they need In Home

Care provided by a Certified Nurse Aide.” If interested in this new service, call ADTS at 3492343. An ADTS representative will come to your home, help you determine exactly what you need and develop a personalized plan with you. Aging, Disability and Transit Services is a private nonprofit agency dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all Rockingham County citizens, with primary focus on senior adults, people with disabilities and their families. This mission is accomplished through providing an array of community services including In Home Aide (CAPDA, PCS, Home & Community Care Block Grant, Private Pay), Meals on Wheels, Meals With Friends Nutrition Sites, Adult Day Care/Day Health, RCATS Public Access Transportation, Eden skat bus transportation, Community Resource Connections, Volunteer Caregiver Services, Family Caregiver Support and Advocacy and Referral Services.

interfere with calcium absorption. I can also give you tips on how to handle any calcium side effects, such as constipation or indigestion. To limit side effects, be sure to take no more than 2,000 mg daily. Foods rich in calcium include dairy products, dark leafy greens, dried beans, nuts, and calcium-fortified foods, which may include orange juice, cereal, and bread. Some recent studies suggest that food sources of calcium may be better than supplements. Last year, a study reported on in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that participants who got most of their calcium from diet had better bone density than those who got most it from supplements. It’s too soon to know why, but it might have to do with better absorption or other food compounds that enhance bone health. What else can you do to prevent bone loss as you age? Try weight-bearing exercise, such as walking or running, and get enough vitamin D. This vitamin helps your body absorb calcium. To get enough of it, you can spend at least 15 minutes in the sun several times a week. You can also take supplements or get food sources of vitamin D—in salmon, tuna, or fortified milk, margarine, or cereal. Try to get 800 International Units (IU) daily, but no more than 2,000 IU, which can be toxic.

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COUNTY WIDE OBITUARIES William Herman Allen, Jr., 84 - Eden Curtis Junior Amos, 88 Ruby Gilley Bingham, 94 - Eden Roland LaFayette Broome, 70 Edward James Bradtmuller, 86 - Ruffin Hannah Alezandra Rivera Barrios, Infant James William Booth, Sr., 83 - Eden Larce Umie "Bo" Barnes, 73 - Eden William Henry “Bill” Brown, 72 - Eden Keith Lee Chilton, 56 - Eden George "Bud" Chatham, 81 - Eden Michael Ray Cox, 64 Arlene Burns Cox, 81 - Reidsville Betty DeLancey Craddock, 77 - Reidsville William Clifton Conway, 79 - Eden Henry Howard Clark, 84 - Madison Larry Kenneth Comer - Reidsville Donita Carter, 58 - Reidsville Pauline Lynette Amos Durham, 89 James C. Dillard, 61 Earl Wayne DeHart, 73 - Eden Robert "Robbie" Frye, 67 - Reidsville Peer Frobeen, 72 - Rockingham County Melissa Dawn Sheckells Galindo, 42 Louise Vernon Goins, 85 Leona Jones Gray, 88 Robert Dale Gibbs, 54 - Stoneville Jacqueline "Jackie" Murphy Hall, 87 - Eden Jesse Forest Hand, 79 - Eden Dale Hiram Hart, 59 - Madison Lucinda Hill Hyler, 93 - Eden Walter “Curtis” Holt, 83 - Rockingham County Melba Jean Haymore, 68 - Eden Edna G. Jones, 91 - Reidsville Stanley Hardin Kingston, 90 - Eden Ethan Robert Knight, 85 Flora Jane Hawkins Knight, 91 LouEllen Brooks Key, 98 - Reidsville Donna Sue Hutchens Korn, 48 - Madison Hazel Newmon Land, 89 - Rockingham County Wayne Nelson Lovings, 67 - Reidsville Mary Annette Meeks, 56 - Eden Sheila Gray Lawson McCollum, 65 - Madison Frances “Leola” Vernon Moore, 94 Frances P. Meyers, 56 - Stoneville Clinton Robert Marquardt, 38 Ethel Mary Hudson Moore, 99 - Reidsville Ola Smith Perkins Meeks, 86 - Reidsville Brenda Michael Mansfield, 55 - Reidsville Garland Washington Nance, Sr., 87 - Eden Alice Joan London Owen Rosa Lee Love Poteat, 91 - Eden Bruce Paul Patrum, 66 Nancy Ann Shropshire Patterson, 78 - Stoneville Caleb Russell Paynter “Mr. Testimony”, 3 - Reidsville Mary E. Lilly Pratt, 87 - Rockingham County Elaine Jeanne Alix Plante, 79 - Eden Iesha Monae Roberts, 22 Larry Thomas Rowe, 75 John Ronald Reid, 66 - Eden Larry William Surber, 68 - Stoneville Dorothy “Dot” Smith Shreve, 98 - Mayodan Mark Simmons, 51 Numa Reid Strader, Sr., 98 - Reidsville Robert Lee Smithers, Jr., 41 - Eden Nell Knight Taylor, 101 - Reidsville Eunice Moore Taylor, 88 - Reidsville James Russell Vernon, Sr., 85 - Eden Romie Duval “Pete” Vernon, 75 - Mayodan Vernon Ray “Little Ray” Wilson, Jr. 52 Melvin Todd Watson, 47 - Reidsville Ronald Dean Watkins, 66 - Stoneville

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Our Almost Forgotten Local History Lesson...

Deadly Duel in Draper Revisited This March marks the 82nd anniversary of a deadly pistol duel, one of the worst tragedies in the history of Draper. To this day, the incident is void of a logical explanation as to what propelled these men towards their final destiny. Jackson Wade "Jack" Jarrett, Jr. was born in 1900 in Horse Pasture, Virginia. His family moved to the Spray/Draper area shortly after he was born. His father, originally a farmer, and many of his eight siblings found work in the mill in Draper. As a young man, Jack worked for the public road system in Spray. He married Ida Mae Warren in 1924 and moved to Draper. By 1930, Jack 's mother and brother Mack were living with Jack and his family. Jack had become a retail merchant and an ice manufacturer and had fashioned a truck out of a sedan and removed the doors to facilitate his ice deliveries. By 1932, with the depression in full swing, Jack had adapted and worked hard to provide for his wife and four children. Though short in stature, he was described as a strong, powerful man with a stocky build. Alfred "Alf" L. Callahan was born in 1895 in Madison County, North Carolina, just north of Asheville, and grew up in that county working on his father's farm. Alf was in the North Carolina National Guard during World War I and served overseas. By 1920, he had married Maggie Pruitt. They were living in Danville, Virginia between 1921 and 1926 where their two children were born. Sometime in late April of 1932, Alf, looking for work, moved the family to Draper from the Asheville area to weather out the hardships of the depression. Numerous members of his family had already settled in Rockingham County. He and his

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brother Albert H. worked mainly as hired help on the farms surrounding the town. Both brothers were known as hard working and honest people, and Alfred, known to be tall and in excellent shape, struggled to provide for his wife and two children. On Friday, March 11, 1932, the lives of these two men crossed at a woodcutting. Woodcutting was usually done in the spring so the wood would have time to dry out for use in the fall. Farmers would trade off their work to their neighbors for this crucial wood gathering for mainly home and tobacco barn firewood, or for sale to area sawmills. This particular woodcutting was taking place on the old Brodnax Plantation on land that is now known as Willow Oaks. Across from the old Webster Brick Yard was an old logging road that led across a creek, then still laced with ice, then across a marshy area and on up a hill. There were about 30 men who were working with axes and cut saws to fell the trees. A stew was being prepared to feed the woodsmen, as was the usual custom. According to accounts, Jack Jarrett may have provided supplies for the stew. Somehow Jack and the two Callahan brothers got into an argument that may have been the result over heated political views, as Callahan was a staunch Democrat and Jarrett was a Republican. With the throes of a jobless depression in what is known as Hoover's times and the rise of Franklin D. Roosevelt, there was definitely a politically charged atmosphere. Whatever the reason, the argument evolved into a fist fight between Jarrett and the Callahans. As both men were known to be bull-headed, this was perhaps not unexpected. Although none of the witnesses can recall either of the

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men showing any worse for the wear from this altercation, it inflamed both participants to seek another recourse that was usually relegated to late night high stakes poker with alcohol in the mix. Instead of this being a forgotten incident, as many fist fights are, they both left the area determined to end it once and for all. Jack Jarrett was heard saying he would kill all the Callahans, a comment that was usually heard when two men duke it out and are not satisfied with the results. He went to Draper and bought two boxes of cartridges from Harry Lindsay for his 6 shot army issue revolver which his brother had given him earlier. Jack was known as a good hunter and frequently carried his shotgun and pistol in his vehicle. Alf Callahan, having no weapon, went to Mr. Cicero Underwood's farm where he occasionally worked and tried to borrow his 38 pistol. He told Mr. Underwood that Jack had challenged him to a duel, and since Alf was an excellent shot he was just going to wound Jack. Mr. Underwood liked Alf and could not believe he had just heard such foolishness. He flatly refused Callahan's request and told him, "You have nothing to gain and everything to lose." Alf left empty-handed but did find someone to honor his request. Sometime after 4pm, Jack Jarrett returned to the woodcutting and walked directly to Alfred and Albert who were talking to 28-year-old Cicero Underwood, Jr. Jack was wearing his long overcoat. With both hands in his pockets, he squared off with Alfred. Albert went to the bank of the old road bed and sat down, inviting both Jack and Alfred to do likewise and talk things over. Jack and Alfred continued to talk, but the conversation got worse and the words more belligerent. In front of about a dozen spectators expecting to see another fist fight, both men sprang into action with Jack's gun caught on his coat pocket while Alfred cleared his pistol. Even with all the eye witnesses, there was controversy about which man fired first. Alfred fired six shots in rapid succession, and five bullets found their mark. One bullet hit Jack in the leg, and, though he went down, he steadied his weapon with the crook of his left arm that was later found to have two wounds. Jack took meticulous aim while being struck from Alfred's fire and got off four shots that all hit their mark. Alfred Callahan slumped to the ground as Jack's last bullet pierced his heart. Jack then collapsed on the ground and called for Draper's Methodist preacher Robert Lee Vickery. Vickery, in his early

thirties, had come to Draper in 1930 - it was his first pastorate and was present at the woodcutting. A wagon was soon brought up, and both men were transported a short distance to the road where Jack was treated by Draper's doctor George P. Dillard, a veteran doctor who had come to Draper about 1916. Jarrett was in perilous condition with a terrible abdominal wound. After a heart stimulant was given, Jarrett was rapidly transported to the Leaksville Hospital where he placed under the care of Dr. Carl Tyner. Alfred died on the spot from Jack's last bullet. Jack never recovered and never got to tell his side of the story. He perished the next afternoon. In this close community of almost 3,000 people, the duel shocked the populace so that it was forever burnt into their consciousness. Anyone who lived in Draper at the time would always remember this horrific event. At the coroner's inquest, C. B. Wharton returned a verdict

blaming Jarrett but writing in his report that Jarrett fired in selfdefense. Albert Callahan was brought up on charges, but with witnesses like Dr. Dillard and many of the woodcutters, the charges were dismissed. He worked at the Draper Sheeting Mill for years afterward. Albert eventually moved to Durham and then to the Asheville area. Ida Mae Jarrett stayed in Draper and later married Jack's brother. Maggie Callahan moved with her two children to Greensboro to work in the Revolution Mill. As a bizarre postscript, in 1960, Maggie and her granddaughter were shot and killed in their home by Thomas M. Callahan, Alfred's first cousin. Showing that calmer heads prevailed, there was no Hatfield and McCoy-type event that followed. The argument started in a day and ended the same day. No one that said anything bad of either man, in fact, both were well liked and respected, which only adds to the puzzle of this devastating event.

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O ngoing E vents To Your Health MOREHEAD MEM. HOSPITAL Preregistration is required for ALL classes unless instructed otherwise. Morehead Hospital, of Eden offers many community Education Classes, most totally free of charge to anyone. Call the following numbers for details about the listed classes...

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 3 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 12 Morehead Memorial Hospital Downstairs Classroom Basic life support training for adult, child, infant, choking and AED. Cost: $25.00. Registration is required. To register, please call 336-623-9711, Ext. 2772, or ask for Education. LIVING WILLS 2:00 p.m. OR 6:00 p.m., Tues., Mar. 11 Morehead Memorial Hospital Main Conference Room Learn about NC legislation related to Advance Healthcare Directives and prepare your Health Care Power of Attorney and Advance Directive for a Natural Death (“Living Will”) documents. Each session begins with an informational discussion. Those attending are assisted in finishing their documents. A notary and two witnesses are present to finalize documents. There is NO CHARGE for this community service. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - preferably at least one week in advance. Call Marcia McQueen, director of Chaplaincy Services to register: 336-623-9711, Ext. 2482. If you get voice mail, leave your mailing address and session for which you wish to register. The Community Advance Directive for the North Carolina Piedmont Triad: An Easy-to-Use Legal Form for all Adults is utilized and will be sent to you when you register so you can begin reading and thinking about your wishes.

• CHRONIC DISEASE MANG. PROGRAMS Call 336-627-0409, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., to register for the following: - Cardiac Rehab & Maintenance Morehead Hosp. Diabetes Ed. Classroom. - Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Morehead Hosp. Diabetes Ed. Classroom. HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 WLOE AM • WMYN AM 11:30 a.m., 2nd & 4th Wednesday • ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL Annie Penn Hospital of Reidsville, offers many community Education Classes, most totally free of charge. MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS - Look Good…Feel Better – Annie Penn Hosp. Female cancer patients are invited to a FREE beauty makeover. Each female cancer patient receives a FREE makeup kit worth $200. Classes 1st Wed. of each month. To reg. 9514584. – Total Joint Education Class 2nd Thurs. of each month. Info and demonstrations to patients considering, total knee or total hip replacements. Call 951-4357. – Alzheimer’s Support Group 2nd Mon. of month:1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in South Day Room of the Penn Nursing Center. For family, friends, and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call 951-

4674. – Free Diabetes Classes Tues. at 10:00 a.m. and Thurs at 6:30 p.m in Dining Room A on Annie Penn Hospital’s Ground Floor. Each class covers: Portions, labels, carbohydrate sources, carbohydrate counting, and weight management. No appt. necessary. Jennifer Kayan, RD, LDN at 951-4673. • DIABETIC EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR EVERYDAY LIVING Eden Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 3rd Thurs. of every month, 3 pm. No res. necessary, FREE to the public! Pete Crouch, owner of Eden WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wednesday at 7pm. FREE to Public! Door Prizes! Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden, NC (next to library) 627-4325 ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈

Youth Concerns JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM The Draper Vol. Fire Department have started a Junior Firefighter Program for 16 & 17 year old, must be in high school and NC have a driver license for more information they can call 336-635-2233 and leave your name and phone number. TEEN PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at Leaksville UMC. For information, contact Ashley May at 623-6002. FRIENDSHIP MINISTRY Osborne Baptist Church Children’s Worship Area. A ministry for children and adults with developmental disabilities. 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month 6-7:30pm. Registration Required call Kevin Bedard. 336-623-6064 kbedard@osbornebaptist.com SPECIAL POPULATION DANCE The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. Dances have been canceled for the months of March 2014 and April 2014 but will resume Thursday, May 8, 2014. These are held on the campus of Rockingham Community College, Whitcomb Student Center, Wentworth, NC THE ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. meets on at Rouse's Group Home, 5949 NC 135, Stoneville, NC. For more information call 336-6277565. The public is invited to attend. The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. works with and for people with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 18 Morehead Memorial Hospital Downstairs Classroom A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), make crafts, enjoy snacks and participate in other social activities. If you know individuals who would like to attend our meetingsor for more info, call Brenda Moore at 336623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m.

Commercial Space Available in Eden, NC. Great location, Riverside Dr. 3,300 sf. Currently set up as a daycare with 7 rooms, kitchen and bathrooms, but can be renovated for other uses. Parking included. Background ck reqd. Handicapped accessibility. Equal Opportunity. Professionally managed by Partnership Property Management.

Contact S. Turner at 336-544-2300 x 242 or email sturner@partnershippm.com. Childbirth Classes

CIVIL AIR PATROL Seeking volunteer members to perform emergency services ( search & rescue and disaster relief ops) Aerospace education; and cadet programs for teens. Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Shiloh Airport. Call Charlie Spratt at 336-537-3115 or 336-520-7886.

MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS - Alcoholics Anonymous - 8 p.m., every Wed. Morehead Mem. Hosp.Dining Room. Open meeting - for those interested in recovery from alcoholism. For info. 336-623-2382 or 336-939-3230. - Al-Anon - Eden - Fri’s 8pm - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous Rock of Eden Spray Methodist. Wed’s Morehead Hosp. Dining Room Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm • Al-Anon Meeting 1st United Meth Chruch - 130 Main Street, Eden Every Thursday, 7pm. - Al-Anon - Reidsville - Tuesdays @ 7:00pm at ar Reidsville Alliance Chruch 1300 Freeway Dr., Reidsville. Sponsored by local AA group and for family & friends affected by alcoholism. Contact 336-972-6277 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. FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Osborne Bapt. Church Cafe/Kids Clubhouse. 1st Friday of every month: 6:30 pm. Are you a foster or adoptive family? Encouragement & support. Just interested in learning about the process? Come and ask questions of experienced families. Community Welcome. Stephanie (336) 655-1354 MOREHEAD HOSPITAL SPONSORED SUPPORT GROUPS • Community of Hope Cancer Support 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 11 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room. Call Susie Pool at 336-623-9711, Ext. 2662. • Look Good - Feel Better 10 a.m. - noon, Monday, March 17 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center To register, call 336-623-9713. • Parkinson’s Disease Support Group 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 18 Morehead Hosp Main Conference Room For more information call 336-627-6199. • TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) a nonprofit weight-loss organization . Weekly meetings last 1 hour, annual cost of joining is $28. Half-price for children 6-18 and for spouses who join together. Please visit www.tops.org or call 1-800YEA-TOPS. Local state contact Laurasgw@gmail.com or call 919-6213613. The Eden area meets every Monday at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Church, 233 Stadium Dr Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057. • VISUALLY IMPAIRED SUPPORT GROUP March 19 11am (But be sure to come early - 10:30 - Basement room. At this meeting the County Fire Marshall will provide a basic safety talk is probably the best) to the visually impaired support group meeting in Reidsville at the Salvation Army building on Barnes Street, Reidsville, about fire safety without vision or escaping a building without sight. Meals will be provided to the attendees, but the must let the DDS Services for the Blind (Mrs. Kicki Gann) know for a headcount.

CLUBS WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Meets 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Monnette Rich 336-9512526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB Meets at the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday or the month - 7pm Call Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Monthly Meetings held 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. Red Cross Bldg 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville. 573-3317 or 548-2027

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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 RESTAURANT 1641 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, 11:30 a.m. All federal active and retired employees & spouses (including postal and military) welcome. Tom Lovell – 336-623-1081.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN New location: 912 Bethlehem Restaurant Eden. $10 at Door. Reservations required: Call Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807 MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info

MILITARY GROUPS MEET • PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League All Marines, former Marines and their spouses are invited: 2nd Thur of each mo. at 7:00 pm at the Leaksville Christian Church, 1010 Washington St., Eden. (next to Dick’s Drive In) Chet Chrismon 336-552-8760 AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 has relocated to a permanent home. Our new location is 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan, NC. This move changes our designation from the Eden Post to the Rockingham County Post. Our meeting date and time remains the same. The second Saturday of each month at 11:00 AM. For more info 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., NC. Anyone with or eligible for the American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle is welcome. For info call Don Laster at 336-202-9724. • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY meet every second Monday of every month. Chapter 63 -Agricultural Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School. Room 180)We have a social from 6:00 pm til 7:00 pm and the meeting starts at 7:00 pm. We provide transportation for veterans to their VA appts if needed call (336) 349-6040 and leave your info..

Volunteers Needed. If you have free time and would like to volunteer to help veterans call (336) 394-0080. We also need volunteer drivers to take veterans to their VA appointments. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Saturday Of The Month at 10 a.m. at the legion. For information, call Richard at 623-8122 and leave a message. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, Meetings the 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) at the post located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-347-7432 call anytime and 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 2nd Tuesday of month, 11 am-noon at the Agricultural Bldg in Wentworth, 525 HWY NC 65, Suite 6. Volunteers & members needed. Your membership strengthens the DAV Auxiliary. Deborah Brady, Membership Chair— 336-573-7037/debrady@hotmail.com • “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” (Madison) Meet every 2nd Thursday of month 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg You Do Not have to be a vet to attend. • VFW POST 8297 Meets 1st Sat. of each month at 961 Church St. Extention, Reidsville at 12 Noon. Call Bobby Jones for details at 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. • REIDSVILLE PARKS & REC. ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2nd Tuesday of month at 5:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference room of City Hall, 230 W. Morehead St., Reidsville. GENEALOGY: The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 NC 14, south of Eden, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays & Saturdays 9am - 12 NOON A professional genealogist attends the Tuesday morning sessions 623-7154. GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER GED, Intro to Computers, ESL, Adv. Computer, Employability Skills (HRD) classes Network Room, Resume assists. • Eden - Call 336-637-1010 or 336 6233007 to reg.

Church Events A New feature of Eden’s Own / Rockingham County Star Church Events is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more. For 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 CHRUCH 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. • AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES 241 Peter Hill Rd., Eden, NC • 336-623-1984 Pastors E. Leroy & Jacqueline Valentine Weekly Schedule: 9am Sunday - Intercessory Prayer 9:30am - Praise & Worship Service Wed. 7pm - Bible Study For transportation call 336-623-1984 on Line 4 by 7am for Sunday AM services, and before 5pm for Wed. Bible Study Looking for Word Teaching, Spirit Filled Ministry? Come join our Church Family and experience the Lord! • FOOD BANK EVERY FRIDAY 11am - 1pm STONVEVILLE PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Hwy 770, Stoneville Free food to all those who need it. Also in need of a box van if anyone has one they would like to donate. Please call 336 -455-3623 and ask for Rick

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O ngoing E vents • Reidsville - Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes • Mayodan - Call 336-949-4849 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes

MEALS • 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 Site Manager- 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 Stonveville Pentecostal Holiness Church Hwy 770, Stoneville Free food to all those who need it.

E vents UPCOMING EVENTS

at www.rock.k12.nc.us or call your neighborhood shcool.

WINGS & WHEELS hosted by Three Rivers Chapter AACA & Shiloh Airport, Rockingham County, NC 2691 Settle Bridge Rd. off of NC 135/311, Stoneville, Saturday April 12th 2014....Registration 8:am 'till 11:00am..Judging begins at 12 noon This will be a open show, dash plaques to the first 100 entries Pre register by April 5th...Pre registration fee $15.00...Day of the show $20.00 For more information contact Paul Gover 336-573-3551, Jerry Bodden 336-627-9708 or David Merricks 434-836-0306 Registration forms are available on request.

ROCKINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS: NEW HOURS 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 3 PM Mon. and Thurs. 249 The Boulevard, Eden. Appliances, furniture, household and remodeling items. Tax deductible DONATIONS & PURCHASES build houses! Free large load pickup. 627-0160.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Jame starts at 6:15, reg music at 7:00PM Saturdays at “The Barn” NO COVERED DISH SUPPER! Contact Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Rockingham County Schools will be holding Kindergarten Registration on March 17 - April 4th. Dates for each school may be found on the RCS website

CAROLINA COUNTRY SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE 126 Ruffin School Rd. 8 -12:30 p.m. Band: Rawhide. Come Have Some Fun! $9 for members, $10 for guests

While You Were Out! Offering Services Such As: Pet Services: Sitting • Walking • Feed & Water • Play • Medicate • Put Out/Bring In Home Services: House Sitting • Get Mail In • Lights Alternated • Plants Cared For • Messages Forwarded • Security Checks • Light House Keeping Call Liza Doss At 336-613-3025 Anytime!

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SENIOR DANCES AT 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. EDEN DANCE - IT’S BACK! Bullet Band at the C.B. Hut on Boone Rd. Eden N.C. No alcohol and No smoking Just good fun and dancing Hours are 7:00--9:30 New & old country--beach--and oldies. $5 at the door. All Ages Welcome! The second Saturday of the month. DANCE - COLUMBIAN CENTER 1210 Old Leaksville Rd, Ridgeway, Va Doors open at 6pm, Monday & Saturday Music 7pm - 9:30 by the House Rockers For information call Wayne at 276-340-6212

THE VW CLUB Volks Wagon Enthusiasts of all kinds. Interested In Joining? We are getting up a group of enthusiasts so please Visit www.TheVWClub.com Or Call 336-8301289 Or Email info@thevwclub.com ROCK. CO. HUMANE SOCIETY There are several older dogs that need a good loving home. All are small breed dogs. Call 336-623-4428 (11am - 4pm Mon, Tues, Thur., Fri. and Sat. We Need Volunteers! FREE and Low Priced CATS. Neutered & all shots. For caring people with good homes. Call 336-623-4428, or visit 205 Boone Rd., Eden. FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for

CASCADE COMMUNITY 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.

international exchange students for the 2013-2014 school year. Those interested should call 910-308-9458. NEW BEGINNINGS THRIFT SHOP 653 Washington St., Eden The need donations of and sell, adult and children’s clothing, purses, shoes, household items, jewelry and much more. Proceeds support the Rockingham County Women’s Shelter. Please donate your unneeded items. They especially need Children’s Infant -Toddlers plus women’s Plus Sizes. 336-627-5003 DAN RIVER ART MARKET & GALLERY Open Thurs’ 10-4 and Fri. 11-2 Second Saturdays 11-2 and by appt!

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THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY MONDAY, MARCH 3 • 6:30 - Rockingham County Board of Commissioners meeting. 371 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth MONDAY, MARCH 17 • 6:30 - Rockingham County Board of Commissioners meeting. 371 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth SATURDAY, MARCH 29 • FLEA MARKET IN VFW/AMERICAN LEGION BUILDING, 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan, NC Venders Wanted - Outside w/your table $5 day, using our table $8 day, Inside $10 day Food, venders, raffle 5/5/ drawing, doorprizes, and more. Call C.D. Grant at 336-520-1950 or write C.D. Grant, 314 Moir St., Eden, NC 27288 THURSDAY, MARCH 27 Masquerade $5 Jewelry Sale / Morehead Hospital Downstairs Classroom 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tons of jewelry & accessories – everything is $5!! The public is welcome to attend.Sponsored by the Morehead Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. All proceeds benefit Morehead Memorial Hospital.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 28 Masquerade $5 Jewelry Sale / Morehead Hospital Downstairs Classroom 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tons of jewelry & accessories – everything is $5!! The public is welcome to attend.Sponsored by the Morehead Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. All proceeds benefit Morehead Memorial Hospital.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29 • American Legion Flea Market on the 29th and 30th of March. 302 N12th Ave in Mayodan. Cost will be: Outside $5.00 per day with your table, $8.00 per day with our table, $10.00 per day inside. (Tables will be required, no ground set-ups). Activities will be a 50/50 raffle, a vendors raffle lest 10% for the Post, food and much more. Call, write, e-mail, or re-ply on face book for reservations. Church Groups, Civic Groups, Boy/Girl Scouts get a discount. Call me for more info. SUNDAY, MARCH 30 • FLEA MARKET IN VFW/AMERICAN LEGION BUILDING, (1st day) 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan, NC. Venders Wanted - Outside w/your table $5 day, using our table $8 day, Inside $10 day Food, venders, raffle 5/5/ drawing, doorprizes, and more. Call C.D. Grant at 336-520-1950 or write C.D. Grant, 314 Moir St., Eden, NC 27288 • American Legion Flea Market (2nd day) 302 N12th Ave in Mayodan. Cost will be: Outside $5.00 per day with your table, $8.00 per day with our table, $10.00 per day inside. (Tables will be required, no ground set-ups). Activities will be a 50/50 raffle, a vendors raffle lest 10% for the Post, food and much more. Call, write, e-mail, or re-ply on face book for reservations. Church Groups, Civic Groups, Boy/Girl Scouts get a discount. Call me for more info.

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Project teamed up to provide an informational forum geared toward providing managers and staff with information about the advantages of having smoke-free policies for their businesses and their residents. The forum will be held the morning of February 25th at the Rockingham County Governmental Center’s 2nd floor kitchen area from 9-11 am. The Smoke-Free Housing Forum was an opportunity to dispel the myth that smoke-free policies are illegal to implement and arm business. In fact, smokefree policies save lives and money, and have become a great marketing strategy for housing owners. Research shows that three out of four non-smokers prefer smoke-free units. Research shows that children living in apartments and other multi-unit housing structures are exposed to second-hand smoke at higher rates than children living in detached, singleunit homes, even when their home is smoke-free. This is likely due to smoke seeping through the walls or passing through a shared ventilation system. “This is important research. We care about the rights of every individual, but we know that children especially need to be protected from second hand smoke because it can lead to a lifetime of illness,” says Tara Martin, Health Education Specialist, Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services. The forum featured Rose Stevens, Property Manager Hobart Jackson Estates, Pat Somers, Regional Property Manager Partnership Property Manager, as well as, Legal Specialist, Anna Stein, with the North Carolina Community Transformation Grant Project. “It is every person’s right to be protected from secondhand smoke and breathe clean air in their own space,” remarks Martin. “This includes living in spaces that are smoke-free.”

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Sheriff’s Office now taking applications for online firearms purchases Citizens of Rockingham County North Carolina who are interested in purchasing a firearm can now apply for a permit to do so with the Sheriff’s Office online. Simply go to our web page: rockinghamsheriff.com and click on the “PURCHASE PERMIT” button under “GUN PERMITS” on our HOME PAGE, or on the website dropdown menu, click “GUN PERMITS”>”APPLICATION PROCESS” and then click the “APPLY FOR PERMIT ONLINE” under the Firearm Purchase Permits section. The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office issues Permits to purchase handguns. You must be a resident of Rockingham County for at least 6 months, 21 years of age, valid North Carolina identification with current and correct information listed on ID and complete a purchase handgun request application. To fill out a Firearms Purchase Permit Application in person, come to the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office Records Division on Thursdays and Fridays from 8 am until 4 pm (except on holidays). In-person applications will only be accepted during these days and times. Applications, which pass background check, can have permits available for pick-up the following week. There is a $5 per permit fee (Cash only for in-person applications), and a small convenience fee for online applications.

DPI commits to fix flawed implementation of Read to Achieve The N.C. Department of Public Instruction acknowledged Tuesday that problems with its implementation of a major student literacy initiative made it more burdensome on local school systems than the law requires. In a meeting of the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations meeting, State Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson said initial reports that three quarters of third grade students will have to attend remedial reading camps or complete a series of tests for a reading portfolio as a part of the Read to Achieve program are inconsistent with what is required by law. Instead, she said the number of third grade students who need additional support is closer to 20 percent. State lawmakers passed Read to Achieve in the summer of 2012 to ensure reading proficiency among North Carolina third graders. Since then, the legislature has invested more than $70 million to add extra reading-intensive instruction and resources for students who are struggling to read proficiently by fourth grade – the critical juncture when they should stop learning to read and start reading to learn. The program also ends social promotion of students who aren’t ready for fourth grade. Instead, for a third-grader to be promoted, they must demonstrate reading proficiency as shown by one of five different assessment options, including a student reading portfolio. The law allows those students who are not proficient to enroll in a state-funded reading camp. Lawmakers have heard concerns from educators and parents about many more kids having to attend the camps than the legislature intended. “It is the single most fundamental responsibility of our public education system – and our moral obligation as public officials – to ensure every child in North Carolina can read,” said Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham). “But let’s be clear: the unnecessary steps DPI has advised are not required by state law. The extra help should – and must – go to those students who truly need it.” Background: An alarming number of North Carolina children cannot read proficiently by fourth grade. In 2013, sixty-five percent of our state’s fourth graders scored below proficient on the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Yet, in spite of so many students struggling with reading fundamentals, nearly 98 percent of North Carolina third graders were promoted to the fourth grade. Studies have shown that students who do not read at grade-level by the end of third grade are four times more likely to drop out. Republican lawmakers believe a focus on improving literacy will reduce poverty and government dependency, provide a betterskilled workforce and strengthen the state’s economy.

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Beekeeping Class The Rockingham County Beekeepers' Association will host a Beginning Beekeeping Class on Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Whitcomb Student Center, Rockingham Community College, Wentworth, NC. Cost is $70 per person and includes a textbook and refreshments. Lunches will be on your own. 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 on line at www.rockinghamcc.edu for Continuing Education class AGR-7001-01. You may contact Tommiann Hill at RCC at 336-342-4261, Ext. 2177 for more information and assistance in registering. You may also contact the RCBA officers listed on our website at www.rockinghambeekeepers.org for information.

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Join Chip Hope for a hands experience with others. on workshop on the propagation, Contact Kathryn Holmes, growing, harvesting, processing, Horticulture Agent 336-342-8230 preserving and use of a selected for more information or to regisgroup of a dozen or so medicinal ter. herbs...probably Echinacea, Participants will take home some Ashwagandha, Tulsi, Lemon transplanted and potted up Balm, Valerian, Lavender, seedlings, divisions, and handPeppermint, Chamomile, outs! Calendula, Comfrey, Yellow North Carolina State University Root, Aloe, and more. He will and North Carolina A&T State discuss and demonUniversity commit strate the different Friday March 28, 2014 themselves to posi5 - 8 pm ways to propagate tive action to secure Rockingham County equal opportunity herbs including seeds, cuttings, divi- Agricultural Center regardless of race, 525 Hwy 65 sion, and wildcraftcolor, creed, nationReidsville, NC 27320 al origin, religion, ing. Chip is an Instructor sex, age, veteran stain the Sustainable Agriculture tus, or disability. In addition, the program that he started at two Universities welcome all Western Piedmont Community persons without regard to sexual College in Morganton, NC, as orientation. well as the Department Head of Pre-registration and pre-payEngineering. He earned his ment required. Space limited to Master’s degree in Plant and 30 participants. Cost $30. Make Environmental Science from checks payable to Rockingham Clemson University. For many County and mail or bring to years he owned Appalachian Rockingham County Agricultural Seeds Farm and Nursery, special- Center. izing in growing and selling open For accommodations for pollinated and heirloom herbs persons with disabilities or limitand vegetables, and edible land- ed English proficiency, contact scape plants. Having sold their Mark Tucker at 336-342homestead in Burnsville, his fam- 8230(phone), 336-342-8242 ily is now creating a new farm- (FAX), mark_tucker@ncsu.edu, stead in Collettsville, NC. He is or in person, no later than five passionate about growing food business days before the event. and medicine and sharing his

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 9 Known as community foundations, they are, collectively, a multi-billion-dollar engine for social good. The more than 700 U.S. community foundations are philanthropic hubs supporting and connecting donors and nonprofits. They make it easy for generous people to create charitable funds, and they manage the funds and work with donors to support causes they care about. Reflecting the deep generosity of Americans and their desire to help fix problems, U.S. community foundations steward more than $55 billion in assets, raise nearly $5 billion a year in new funds and make annual grants totaling $4.2 billion. North Carolina is home to 12 nationally certified community foundations. Since the first community foundation was formed in North Carolina in 1919, these foundations have helped donors create more than 9,000 charitable funds totaling approximately $2.4 billion. And over that same period, they have awarded a total of nearly $2.6 billion in grants to address causes from hunger and homelessness to the arts and environment. Annually, their grantmaking totals more than $236 million. I am proud to represent the North Carolina Community Foundation that serves this community and many more in 67 counties throughout the state. We invite you to locate one of our local affiliates that serves your area at www.nccommunityfoundation.org. Your community foundations provide a permanent home for philanthropic funds created by individuals, families, entrepreneurs, companies and other organizations, and are a perpetual source of local philanthropic capital. With trillions of dollars expected to move between generations over the next 40 years, community foundations will play an indispensable role helping donors invest their dollars in local causes. As experts on philanthropy, local needs and nonprofits, community foundations work with donors and their lawyers, accountants and other professional advisers, to create charitable funds to meet donors' family and business needs and reflect their personal values. They connect donors with nonprofits to advance their charitable interests. And they connect donors with one another so they can have a greater collective impact. Community foundations are vital centers of knowledge for donors, nonprofits, businesses, government and citizens. They raise awareness of philanthropy and local issues and bring together local leaders and experts to talk about possible solutions. They also help nonprofits manage their operating reserves and endowments and strengthen their organizations to better serve constituents. Whatever their focus, and whether they work in our biggest cities or smallest counties, community foundations are an important source of philanthropic expertise and capital. With our state facing pressing problems that elude quick fixes, our best hope of finding long-term solutions lies in the fundamentally American approach of working together to make our communities better. Through your community foundations, every North Carolinian can play a part in building our successful collective future.

Time to embrace opportunity to reward excellent teachers Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) issued the following statement Tuesday in response to recent feedback on education reforms implemented last year: “Schools across North Carolina rightfully take pride in naming teachers of the year, who are positive role models and leaders in their local communities. Likewise, we should embrace the opportunity to recognize and reward more of our top performing teachers who make a lasting impact on the lives of their students, while promoting greater student achievement.” Senate Republicans believe excellent teachers should be recognized and rewarded. But administrators also need the ability to make sure the handful of underperforming teachers either improve or find new professions. During the last school year, only 17 out of 95,028 instructors were dismissed for cause, and that’s one reason why tenure was reformed under the Excellent Public Schools Act. Instead of granting permanent job-security to all after a few years in the classroom, teachers will work under contracts that are renewed based on performance – like nearly every other profession. At the same time, schools will recognize and reward their most effective teachers through a pay for excellence system. U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan says performance pay for teachers is his department’s “highest priority.” And the authors of a recent study on teacher evaluations and incentivized pay in Washington D.C. public schools – and their impact on teacher performance – found, in part, that:

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Blackberry, Raspberry and Blueberry Program Date: Thursday, March 13, 2014 Time: 3:30 pm Location: Rockingham County Agricultural Center 525 NC 65 Reidsville, NC 27320 ing Mark tucker, County Extension Director, by phone: 336-342-8230 or emailmark_tucker@ncsu.edu or fax: 336-342-8242, or in person at the Rockingham County

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Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Dr. Allen Straw –Extension Specialist from the Southwest Virginia Agricultural Research and Extension Center will be presenting the educational program on growing these small fruits, including tips to increase production. For more information or to register please contact Kathryn Holmes 336-342-8230 • Persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by contact-

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Reidsville’s Main Street Champions Recognized Reidsville’s Tyler Walker Among Those Honored On Thursday, January 30, the N.C. Department of Commerce, Office of Urban Development today announced that Tyler Walker was honored as a 2013 Main Street Champion. Walker was selected by Reidsville Downtown Corporation for this special recognition in appreciation of his exceptional contributions to the downtown revitalization process. Along with Champions from 32 other communities, he will receive a certificate commemorating this designation, presented by N.C. Assistant Secretary of Commerce Dr. Pat Mitchell and Office of Urban Development Director Liz Parham. Established in 2000 as part of North Carolina Main Street’s 20th anniversary celebration, the Main Street Champion designation acknowledges the extraordinary efforts of those persons who have played pivotal roles in the revitalization of their downtowns. The dedication and hard work of countless volunteers is required to make a local Main Street program successful. Each of the state’s active Main Street programs is given the opportunity annually to recognize a local Main Street Champion. The addi-

tion of this year’s honorees brings the total number of North Carolina Main Street Champions to 533. Commenting on the importance of Main Street Champions, Parham said, “They are a glass half full kind of people – the type that recognizes the possibilities in their downtowns and strives to make those possibilities reality. They are the young couple who raise funds to keep their downtown’s lone theater screen from going dark. They are the motherdaughter team who, despite naysayers, believe an art crawl series would be successful in their downtown and go about creating one. They are the downtown board chairman who demonstrates his understanding of the value of investing in downtown by developing an awardwinning mixed-use project that sets a standard for quality and serves as a catalyst for future development. Main Street Champions are the believers, the doers, the backbone of a successful revitalization effort that has brought new jobs, new businesses and a renewed spirit of vitality back to the heart of the community in small cities and towns throughout North Carolina.”

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In recommending Walker for this honor, Downtown Reidsville Corporation offered the following: Some volunteers will fundraise. Some volunteers give their time. Some volunteers contribute their talent or service. Tyler Walker does it all and does it with a sense of both leadership and humor. Tyler’s creative ideas and willingness to work hard have served downtown Reidsville well in every event and project. “No” is not a word in his vocabulary. His energy and positive attitude are quite infectious, and he shares his sincere excitement, drive and dedication with everyone. Tyler is an expert at building relationships, reaching out and partnering with others who can help him get a job done, and he communicates with a special flair that inspires confidence in others. A great believer in downtown Reidsville and the vision of the Downtown Reidsville Corporation, Tyler Walker is truly a role model and a treasure. Main Street is a downtown revitalization program for smaller towns based on economic development within the context of historic preservation. The North Carolina Main Street program, which provides technical assistance to its communities, is part of the Office of Urban Development in the Department of Commerce’s Rural Economic Development Division. In 1980, North Carolina was one of six original states, selected from 38 that applied, to launch the work of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Main Street Center. The North Carolina Main Street program began with five participating cities – New Bern, Salisbury, Shelby, Tarboro and Washington – in September 1980 and has since grown to include 61 communities across the state.

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Continued from Page 10 “Overall, the evidence presented in this study indicates highpowered incentives linked to multiple indicators of teacher performance can substantially improve the measured performance of the teaching workforce.” Beginning in 2014, the top 25 percent of teachers identified by their local school boards will receive four-year contracts with builtin annual increases. That means those highly effective teachers will earn an additional $5,000 over the four years of their contract through a permanent salary increase. In recent years, North Carolina’s school administrators, together with teachers and education professionals, developed the North Carolina Educator Evaluation System to provide fair and comprehensive evaluations of North Carolina’s teachers. The evaluation system identifies teachers as “Developing,” “Proficient,” “Accomplished,” or “Distinguished.” That system is the basis for awarding the permanent pay increases, and it looks at six standards that include observations of teachers in the classroom. (Those six standards may be viewed at www.ncpublicschools.org. According to Ed Dunlap, Executive Director of North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA*) although the plan begins to address a portion of the teacher compensation problem, NCSBA believes that all teachers are valuable and should be adequately compensated through sufficient salary increases to the teacher salary schedule. This plan would only affect 34% of teachers statewide, leaving a large percentage without respected compensation increase they deserve. The plan doesn’t address the problem of beginning teacher salaries remaining fixed for the first five years. As well, the plan doesn’t address salary schedule increases for those teachers who obtain a Master’s Degree in either education or in their field of teaching. “We continue to lose dedicated teachers to our neighboring states because we refuse to invest the resources necessary to ensure teaching as a viable career path,” said NCSBA Executive Director Dr. Ed Dunlap. “The plan doesn’t include many of the things that school board members believe to be important,” Dunlap added. * NCSBA was established in 1937 as an advocate for public school education. Its mission is to provide leadership and services that enable local boards of education to govern effectively.

Helmick deamed Boss of the Month Each month, Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler honors local citizens as they visit the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth. Metzler announced today he is honoring Dr. Michael Helmick, president of Rockingham Community College, as the new "Boss of the Month.” "Our local citizens represent our special customers who we serve in Rockingham County Government," Metzler said. "I decided to launch this particular idea and honor a Rockingham County citizen as "Boss of the Month" to remind County employees that our ultimate responsibility is to support all our citizens." Helmick Each month, a different citizen is selected while visiting the Rockingham County Governmental Center, 371 NC 65, in Wentworth. Several framed photos of the "Boss of the Month" are displayed in the Governmental Center and the citizen’s photo is also shared with local news outlets, on the County's homepage, and the County's Facebook page.

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On January 11, 2014 some of the Rockingham County 4-Hers attended the North Central District 4-H Winterfest in Forsyth County. Rockingham County 4-Hers; Kayla Walker, Hope Lawson, Haley Lawson, Amber Johnson, Lizzy Stephens, Emily Holmes and Levi Yates attended the event. The youth held a district wide busi-

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Reidsville Wentworth Reidsville Downtown Projects Honored Carolina Main Street and Small Town Main Street Awards represent some of the very best revitalization work taking place in our state. Whether it’s a streetscape project that makes the central business district more walkable and attractive, a building rehabilitation that provides space for exciting new businesses, a special event that builds on the heritage of the community, or one of many other exemplary projects that contributes to the vitality of Main Street downtowns, these award-winners are outstanding examples of partnerships, innovation, quality, and sustainability and serve as models for other small towns and cities throughout North Carolina.” On January 30, 2014, the following awards were announced: • Reidsville – Celtic Fringe Bistro, LLC • Downtown Revitalization Project Reidsville – “Kelly’s Way” The Main Street program, based on economic revitalization within the context of historic preservation, was created by the

WorkForce Unlimited, LLC, which has a location in Reidsville, has partnered with The Prillaman Group, Inc., a People 2.0 Affiliate based in Rocky Mount, Virginia. The Prillaman Group consists of an executive search division and a staffing and consulting division doing business as TPG Staffing. TPG Staffing has 4 locations in Rocky Mount, Radford, and Galax, Virginia, as well as Andrews, North Carolina. The acquisition expands the 27 year WorkForce Carolina brand which includes affiliate WorkForce Unlimited, LLC. The TPG Staffing name will National Trust for Historic Preservation to share an effective downtown revitalization strategy which they had developed for smaller towns. Selected as an original Main Street state in 1980, North Carolina has seen its program grow from five communities to 61. The economic impact of the program has grown as well. Combined public and private investment in North Carolina Main Street downtowns totals more than $2.06 billion dollars. The North Carolina Main Street program provides technical assistance, education and networking opportunities to its communities. The program is part of the Department of Commerce’s Office of Urban Development, Rural Economic Development Division.

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Led by Mrs. Vivian Moore, Reidsville High (RHS) Health Science & Nursing Fundamentals teacher, RHS has started a "Wellness Challenge Program" involving a competition between a "Staff Team" and a "Student Team." Staff and students are encouraged to use this wellness program to help improve their level of health, fitness and wellness in a fun and competitive manner. The winning team will be determined based on the percentage of improved wellness, thus ensuring that it will be fair to all participants, regardless of weight and fitness level. The program kick-off was held at RHS on January 24 with an orientation session, involving a new nutrition/wellness survey. The program focuses on categories of wellness such as weight, nutrition, physical activity, muscle gain, strength and flexibility. Each team has a captain who submits weekly wellness records for the team, ensures that each member completes and submits the nutrition/wellness survey, keeps the team motivated, prepares their team to participate in challenges and encourages the team to attend the class that is offered. Rewards and incentives will be given to participants, based on team points.

WorkForce Carolina, Inc. was founded by Teresa Lewis in 1987. WorkForce Unlimited, LLC was formed as an affiliate in February 2013 to focus on markets outside of the Carolinas, as well as logistics outsourcing. The 2 companies combined with The Prillaman Group, rank as one of the largest employment brands in the Triad. They are headquartered in Mount Airy, North Carolina with additional locations in Charlotte, Elkin, High Point, Reidsville, and Yadkinville.

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Come see how to correctly prune and train fruit and nut trees!!!! Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 1 PM in Larry Baker’s Orchard, 180 Benton Rd. Reidsville, NC 27320 Dr. Michael Parker from NCSU will be doing the pruning demonstration on how to prune and train a variety of fruit and nut trees for strong trees and maximum fruit yields. Call Kathryn Holmes, Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Agent at 342-8230 for more information. Persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by contacting Mark Tucker, County Extension Director, by phone: 336-342-8230 or email: mark_tucker@ncsu.edu or fax: 336-342-8242, or in person at the Rockingham County Extension Office at least 10 days prior to the event. North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability. In addition, the two Universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation.

remain in place, and its executives will remain as a part of the company. Tim Prillaman, founder of The Prillaman Group, will lead the executive search division for WorkForce Carolina, Inc. “TPG’s core values and focus on quality are aligned perfectly with the WorkForce mission and values. Their business will expand our footprint and drive additional growth”, said R. Michael Brannock, Jr., who was recently named CEO of WorkForce Unlimited, LLC and WorkForce Carolina, Inc.

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Reidsville Downtown Corporation recently announced that two local projects were recognized for their excellence in the 2013 N.C. Main Street Awards competition. Celtic Fringe Bistro, LLC received top honors in the category of Best Adaptive Reuse Project, and ”Kelly’s Way” was a winner in the category of Best Outdoor Space Improvement. The N.C. Main Street program’s annual awards competition recognizes the outstanding achievements of particpating communities in categories reflecting the four areas of focus for Main Street: organization, design, economic restructuring and promotion. A panel that included staff from the Piedmont Triad Council of Governments, Appalachian Regional Commission, Office of Community Planning, Office of Urban Development and Davie County Community Development Corporation reviewed the nominations and selected the winners. Following the judging, Office of Urban Development Director Liz Parham remarked, “North

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Summer Intern Program accepting applications The Reidsville Area Foundation has announced it is accepting applications for its Summer Intern Program. The application deadline is March 7, 2014. This is the third year in which the Foundation will select two or three college students to serve as paid interns for 10 weeks beginning May 27, 2014. Further information is provided below. We would appreciate your helping us let potential applicants learn about the program and also learn how to apply. “For the past several years, the Reidsville Area Foundation

has conducted a Summer Intern Program. This program will continue in 2014. Applications will be accepted through March 7, 2014 and applicants will be notified by April 7, 2014 if they have been chosen to serve as a 2014 Reidsville Area Foundation Summer Intern. This is a paid internship that runs from May 27, 2014 through August 1, 2014 with an 8 hour per day work schedule from Monday to Thursday. Applicants must be Rockingham County residents but are eligible if they attend a college or university outside the

county. Interns must be currently enrolled in an associate, bachelor, or masters level program at an accredited academic institution. (Students attending the Rockingham County Early College High School may apply if they are currently in their fifth year of the program.) The Summer Intern Application Form, Program Overview and Job Description can be obtained by sending an email request to rafoundation@bellsouth.net and putting RAF Summer Intern Program in the email subject line.”

City of Reidsville announces water system maintenance The City of Reidsville Public Works Department along with the following water utilities: High Point, Burlington, Archdale, Randleman, Jamestown, and Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority are in the process of preparing to do preventative maintenance on our water distribution systems to ensure better water quality. Between April 14 and May 11, 2014, we will be converting from

our current process using disinfectant chloramines to a preventative maintenance program using free chlorine. The State of North Carolina recommends this method to reduce the likelihood that undesirable bacterial growth will occur in the system. During this transition, some customers may experience temporary taste and odor concerns. This is a normal part of the process, and customers should be reassured that

this will not affect the quality of our water. We have identified three groups that will need to take special care with chlorinated water: kidney dialysis patients, specialized business owners, and fish, pond and aquarium owners. An informational meeting to discuss the needs of individuals within these target groups was publicly announced and held on February 10, 2014

Kaleidoscope Children’s Advocacy Center opens in Wentworth Kaleidoscope, at 335 County Home Road, Wentworth, is one part of a multi-disciplinary

team providing services to child victims of abuse and their nonoffending caregivers. In October

Property Mgmt, Homes, Apts, Rooms and Mobile Homes w Owner Financing Visit our web-site (www.pi-properties.com) for map location & pictures A. Lots for mobile homes available from $180 to $310 per month, 4 sites in Rockingham Co. B. Mobile Homes - Owner Financing - Appliances negotiated separately - Church Street Park, Stoneville, NC Ready to Move-In, Call Jennifer 573-8022 - $200 lot Sec Dep, Water/Sewer/Garbage + incl in lot rent (based on # people) 1.126 Creek Run, Stnvll,NC, 2 bdrm-1 bth, 1995 Redman, 14x60+/, C/A pump, Sale $8,000, $1,000 Dn, Fin $7,000, 6% APR, 10yrs, pmts $77.71 pm +T&I+Lot. avl 3 dys 2. 119 MP Dr. Stoneville, NC, 2 bdrm–1 bth, 1999 Redman 14x52+/- C/A pump, avl 30, Sale $12,000, $1,200 Dn, Fin $10,800, 6% APR, 10yrs, pmts $119.90 pm +T&I+lot 3. 108 Top Run, Stnvll,NC,3 bdrm-2 bth, 1999 Redman, 14x76+/C/A pump, avl 60, Sale 20,000, $2,000 Dn, Fin $18,000, 6% APR, 10 yrs, pmts $199.84 pm +T&I+Lot 4. Parkside Acres, 125 Parkside Dr. Mayodan, 3 bdr 1 bth, 1970 model, new HVAC, avl 10 dys, Sale $11,000, $1,100 Dn, Fin $9,900, 6% APR, 10 yrs, pmts $109.91 pm + T&I+lot, Park Ridge Park, Eden, NC call Jennifer 904-8703 Lots & Homes, Rent & Sale, $200 lot Sec Dep, Water/Sewer/Garbage + incl in lot rent (based on # people) 5. 142 Joyce Ct, Eden, NC, 3 bdrm-1 bth, 1979 Conner, 12x70+/- , C/A, avl 14 dys , Sale $10,000, $1,000 Dn, Fin $9,000, 6% APR, 10 yrs, pmts $99.92 pm +Tax&Ins+Lot 6. 149 David Dr. Eden, NC, 3 bdrm - 2 bth, 1996 Imperial, 14 x 80+/-, Heat Pump, avl 15 dys, Sale $18,000 $1,800 Dn, Fin $16,200, 6% APR, 10 yrs, pmts $179.85 pm +Tax&Ins+Lot 7. Rent $275 & $275 Dep, 118 Joyce Ct, Eden, NC, 1 bdrm–1 bth, 10x40, S&R, W&S incl. 8. Other homes available when cleaned and/or repaired. Can work for Down payment! C. Houses: 1406 Carolina Av, Eden, Draper, 2 bd+, 1 bth, $400 Rent, 1,034 sf, stove, 623-2997 - 1120 E Stadium Dr, Eden Draper 3 bd 1 bth, $425 Rent, 930 sf, no appls D. Rooms: Carolina Inn, Eden; $295 single rooms & $400 w private bath and bonus area, incls Utlts & Cable, + Quiet, Clean & Safe. $130 Deposit (smoke, alchl, & drug free) C/A, coin Lndry New Site Manager: Chase 623-2997

2013 Kaleidoscope achieved national accreditation through National Children’s Alliance. This was a rigorous process which ensures that the CAC follows stringent guidelines to provide the best services possible to the children and families who access our services. The other team members are law enforcement, child protective services, and district attorney’s office and can be expanded to include other service providers as needed. Kaleidoscope staff provides forensic interviews, advocacy, and therapy. Forensic medical exams are provided off site. On February 21, Kaleidoscope CAC celebrated receiving accreditation with a ribbon cutting and open house. After years of planning by many individuals and agencies in Rockingham County, Kaleidoscope Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) opened its doors in January 2010. Kaleidoscope CAC is a program of Help, Incorporated: Center Against Violence and is located in Wentworth, NC. Help, Incorporated provides services to people who have been victims of domestic violence and/or sexual abuse.

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Continued from Page 12 ness meeting and then attended a workshop on service dog training. Then they completed two community service projects; making baby blankets for pregnancy centers and making Valentine’s cards for the nursing homes. After the workshops were over the youth all went jumping at Air Bound! The youth got a chance jump and had a great time socializing with other youth across the district. We are very proud of our Rockingham County 4-Hers for their participation during the North Central District 4-H Winterfest event. For more information about 4-H contact Morgan Maness at (336)342-8230 or by email at morgan_maness@ncsu.edu or visit the 4-H web site at rockingham.ces.ncsu.edu

Teen Poetry Contest The Public Library and the Friends of the Libraries are sponsoring their eleventh annual Teen Poetry Contest. In addition, poetry writing workshops will be held at three of the libraries. Poetry writing workshops for teens will be held February 22 from 10:00-11:30 at the Reidsville Library (349-8476) or at the Eden Library (623-3168) from 1:00-2:30 or on March 1 at the Stoneville Library (573-9040) from 10:00-11:30. The workshops are free but pre-registration is required by calling the library. The poetry writing competition is open to teens age 11-19. Rules and entry forms are available from a school language arts teacher, from a school librarian, from all the public libraries as well as the library website, www.rcpl.org Prizes are awarded on two levels, middle school and high school. A blue ribbon and a $25 gift card is first prize. A red ribbon and a $15 gift card is second prize. An honorable mention ribbon and a gift card for $10 will be awarded as well. The poetry is due at the public library by 4:00 p.m. on Saturday March 22, 2014. Please note that Stoneville and Mayodan libraries are closed on Saturdays. All poetry will be on display at the public libraries through the month of April which is Poetry Month and Library Month. The Public Library and the Friends of the Libraries are sponsoring their eleventh annual Teen Poetry Contest. In addition, poetry writing workshops will be held at three of the libraries. Poetry writing workshops for teens will be held February 22 from 10:00-11:30 at the Reidsville Library (349-8476) or at the Eden Library (623-3168) from 1:00-2:30 or on March 1 at the Stoneville Library (573-9040) from 10:00-11:30. The workshops are free but pre-registration is required by calling the library. The poetry writing competition is open to teens age 11-19. Rules and entry forms are available from a school language arts teacher, from a school librarian, from all the public libraries and www.rcpl.org. Prizes are awarded on two levels, middle school and high school. A blue ribbon and a $25 gift card is first prize. A red ribbon and a $15 gift card is second prize. An honorable mention ribbon and a gift card for $10 will be awarded as well. The poetry is due at the public library by 4:00 p.m. on Saturday March 22, 2014. Please note that Stoneville and Mayodan libraries are closed on Saturdays. All poetry will be on display at the public libraries through the month of April which is Poetry Month and Library Month.

Student Assignment Transfers If your child is currently on transfer to a school outside your home attendance area, or if you desire such a transfer for the 2014 2015 school year, please note the following important dates and information: March 26, 2014 - Applications will be available at all Rockingham County School sites and at the Rockingham County Central Office (CO) at 8:00 AM. *Please Note- Applications will be time stamped and dated upon receipt in the CO. Applications received from schools, by courier, will be dated at 12:00 noon on the date received.

April 14, 2014 - All employee transfer applications due. April 30, 2014 - All transfer applications due. Applications received after April 30, 2014 will be placed on a waiting list. June 11, 2014 - (Last day of school) All students enrolled in Rockingham County Schools will receive school assignment on the report card according to the district in which they live. June 13, 2014 - Assignment letters for applications received by April 30, 2014 will be mailed. August 29, 2014 - Assignment letters for applications received after April 30, 2014 and applications on waiting list will be mailed. Parents/Guardians with questions, or who need more information about school assignment transfers, can contact Jessica Jeffries at the Rockingham County Schools’ Central Office at 336.627.2622 or by email at jjeffries@rock.k12.nc.us. Please note dates are subject to change due to inclement weather and/or make-up days.

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L to R, Front to Back: Nancy Norwood, Leola Meador, Shelby Bivins, Gail Bryson, Carole Moore, Tammy Hale, Taftan Balderas, 4-H Agent- Morgan Maness, Mary Ann Swift, Frank Meador, John R Norwood, Jeff Hale, John Norwood attended the NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference in Raleigh, NC on February 1-2.

County 4-H Volunteers Awarded at Conference Many Rockingham County 4-H volunteer leaders attended the NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association Conference in Raleigh on February 1-2, 2014. Rockingham County was well represented through and received special awards. Volunteers attended workshops on youth development, new 4-H curriculum and much more! The exciting part of the conference was the awards banquet. Our county was represented proudly. Nancy Norwood won the State 4-H Volunteer award. Shelby Bivin won the North Central District 4-H Volunteer award. Leola and Frank Meador were recognized for her past Achievement Hall in 4-H Leadership award. Rockingham County 4-H has the greatest volunteers to support the program! We are so proud of all of our volunteers and their awards. We would love for others in the community to be a 4-H volunteer. If you are interested in working with 4-H and youth, please contact the 4-H Agent, Morgan Maness at 336-342-8230 or morgan_maness@ncsu.edu.

County Manager & CIO Receive Nat’l Appointments Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler and Chief Information Officer (CIO) David Whicker are serving on important positions with the National Association of Counties (NACo). Metzler was appointed to the NACo Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs Steering Committee. Whicker was appointed to the Information Technology Standing Committee and Technology and Telecommunications Steering Committee for NACo. NACo is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States. Founded in 1935, NACo assists America’s 3,069 counties in pursuing excellence in public service to produce healthy, vibrant, safe and resilient counties. NACo Metzler promotes sound public policies, fosters county solutions and innovation, promotes intergovernmental and public-private collaboration and provides value-added services to save counties and taxpayers money. With its headquarters on Capitol Hill, NACo is a full-service organization that delivers its services through its dedicated and skilled staff who comprise the following departments: Executive Management, Legislative Affairs, Public Affairs, County Solutions and Whicker Innovation, Information Technology, Finance and Administration and the Financial Service Corporation.

County schools prpare for federal projects Rockingham County Schools are in the process of preparing Federal Projects for the 2014-2015 school year. These projects include Title I, Title II, Title III and Migrant Education. The Title I

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MARCH 2014 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 17 ¶ Continued From Page 15 Authority certainly regrets the situation on the Dan River and we are concerned about the possible environmental impacts. At this time, we do not know the full extent of the environmental impacts or the effects this will have on our aquatic life or river recreation in

how you can help, contact Jenny Edwards, Rockingham County Program Manager at edwards@danriver.org or (336) 339-6169. Rockingham County Tourism Issues Statement on Coal Ash Spill on Dan River as follows: The Rockingham County Tourism Development

Rockingham County. The Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority is confident that Duke Energy will do all that is necessary to fully-mitigate this accident. Local, State and Federal environmental officials are working closely with Duke Energy to monitor the situation and we will follow any recommendations that will follow as a result of the investigation. During this clean-up period, we would like to remind paddling, tubing and fishing enthusi-

asts that they are invited to experience the upper sections of the Dan River in Rockingham County above the spill. These sections still offer many miles of great river recreational opportunities. There are five public accesses available for put in and take out above the spill site and that equates to approximately 20 total miles of clean water for enjoyment. We also have the Mayo and Smith rivers in Rockingham County for more river recreation opportunities. There are public access points on both of these rivers as well. We are happy to provide copies of our Rockingham County Rivers Guide to anyone interested. Just call our office at 336.342.8138 to request a copy or download a copy on our web site:ncnorthstar.com/tourism/rive rs.

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Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Students and parents prepare to board the Math Train at Marshall, played by an actor with the Bright Star Touring Theatre Stoneville Elementary School. Group, and Stoneville student Francisco make a law to eliminate homework during the production of "George Washington Carver and Friends".

Stoneville Elementary Students get on Board for Learning Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow can stop the learning express at Stoneville Elementary School. The month of January has brought many subject areas to the students and community of Stoneville. It began with the Math Train which stopped at the school on January 16, 2014. This highly interactive parent and student workshop included stations based on Common Core math objectives. The math activities at each station provided parents with strategies they could readily use at home to assist their children with acquiring and improving math skills in a fun and entertaining way. Parents and students also received a complete math packet to take home to continue

the learning experience. Several families won gift certificates to Subway and two lucky students won a Razor FlashRider 360. The evening concluded with a dinner of Subway sandwiches. The Math Train was a huge success with nearly 300 people "getting on board" for math. This type of parental support is what continues to propel Stoneville Elementary students into the top brackets of math in the county. Just as the Math Train was departing, Stoneville Elementary became the destination of the Freedom Train. The school kicked off its celebration of African Americans and Black History Month with two performances by the Bright Star

Touring Theatre Group from Asheville, NC on January 24, 2014. The PreK through second grade learned about influential African Americans like George Washington Carver, Booker T. Washington, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall and Madame C. J. Walker through the play "George Washington Carver and Friends". The third through fifth grade students traveled through the Civil Rights Movement as they celebrated the work and life of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. with the program titled "Struggle for Freedom: The Life of Dr. King". Both of these inspirational productions were made possible by the continuous support of the Stoneville Elementary PTA.

McMichael High Cadets Win NC Jr. Olympic Gold Medals The McMichael Air Force JROTC Marksmanship team is on the way to their best year ever. On February 1-2 the team of Thomas Gilmore, Charles Collins, Macey Tucker and Seth Akers traveled to Rutherfordton, NC to compete in the North Carolina JR Olympics Shooting Match walking away with the Team Gold Medal. In competition, each shooter fires a .177 caliber air rifle in the standing, prone, and kneeling position. All four shooters advanced to the top eight individual finals. Charles Collins won the overall individual Gold Medal, Macey Tucker placed 4th, Seth Akers placed 5th and Thomas Gilmore placed 8th. Additionally, Charles Collins set a new State Record performance and he has been confirmed as the new 3-P JR National Individual Record hold-

er (559-23). The team will now advance to the Southeast JR Olympic Championships. The team will shoot in the Air Force National Championships on February 19-23. The team is also tied for the #1 USA JR Shooting and has earned a spot in the USA JR invitational in Georgia Feb. 23-27. The team is currently undefeated and is ranked #1 Air Force Nationally with Charles Collins and Ashley Durham the #1 and #2 shooters in the nation. The team is in their 6th year of competitive shooting and is coached by MSgt Scott Davis, Air Force JROTC Instructor at DMHS. Congratulations to the DMHS Marksmanship Team and good luck in your future competitions!

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Making Meaning Out of Experience They say that "there is a reason for everything". I'm not sure I believe that anymore. There is NO "reason" for abuse, cruelty, shaming, or blaming of any sort - regardless of whether it is self directed or directed towards another person, organization, corporation or being of any sorts. There isn't ever even a "reason" for illness or disease. I do, however, believe there is a cause for everything. And I do believe that we make "reason" and meaning out of our experiences in order to heal and move forward in our lives. It is how we find better ways for Living and Being. Knowing the difference is really importance. Let me give you an example to show you what I mean. The cause of many illnesses can be traced back to our habits (most commonly diet, exercise and how we take care of ourselves). But because we don’t want to take full responsibility for how we have created these situations, we often create “reasons” for why things have happened. These reasons can take the form of blame such as blaming our jobs for taking up too much time to exercise. Or we can create empowering reasons for why something has happened, reasons that can propel us forward. For example, one of my client’s child died a week after it was born. The cause of the death was organ failure, but that didn’t provide reason and meaning for her. So she could have stayed in pain and anger, but instead, through our work together, she was able to address her own grief and anger. And she made the decision to see the situation as a reason to become a coach and help others move through their own grief after losing a child. In both cases the reasoning is what can bring us either pain,

or understanding and peace to accept what has happened and move on. So when you look at your experiences take a close look at your reasoning. Are the “reasons” you make up blaming others and covering up the real causes? Is your reasoning solution-oriented? In the end, regardless of what has happened and “WHY” it's happened, YOU still have the power to influence what happens next with your decisions and actions. It is your response that then influences and Causes the next outcome you experience. Be-Cause: Just the nature of the word let's you know there is something that is Be-ing the Cause of your life experience. So the next time you find yourself saying.. “This is happening because…” just think about the word really: Be-Cause.. and Ask Yourself: How are YOU "Being" the "Cause" of what is happening? BeCause is about Self Responsibility. What are you "Being" the "Cause" for? Be real now. Are you thinking this is for somebody else? Not You? Gratitude, Appreciation, Success, Joy and Being Solution Oriented help you "Be-TheCause" of the outcomes you want. I've put together a short audio that includes a meditation on how you can Be-the-Cause you want to be in your life and in your health. It’s my free gift to you. To get it, Just go to: www.InTouchInLife.com/BeThe-Cause. It's all about You and your Be-Cause. And It's all about Being In Touch In Life. If you know are ready to move forward and create empowering outcomes in your health and life please contact me at teresalea@intouchinlife.com or 336623-9138. Teresa Lea, BA NCLMBT # 1804 To find out more visit www.InTouchInLife.com

Need some help with growing your pecans? Then join NCS Univisity and NC A&T at The Rockingham County Agricultural Center at 525 Hwy 65, Reidsville, NC. on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. The seminar starts at 6:30pm with Dr. Michael Parker, NCSU Extension Tree Fruit Specialist will be the speaker. The topick, Tree Establishment, Pollination, Nutrition Management, Insects and Diseases, Harvest. Call Kathryn Holmes at Rockingham County NCCE 336342-8230 to register. This program is targeted for people with 2 Pecans trees in their yard to those with many trees. North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability. In addition, the two Universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by contacting Mark Tucker, County Extension Director,

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2014 Morehead High School Basketball Homecoming Court Morehead High School held its 2014 Basketball Homecoming Ceremony on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. Senior, Cierra Tucker was escorted by Brandon Johnson and named Homecoming Queen. She is the daughter of Anthony Tucker and Deborah Martin. Her activities at Morehead include being a member of Science Olympiad for three years, girls’ varsity basketball team for two years, captain senior year and chorus for four years and Morehead honor chorus for two years. Tucker’s other interests include volunteering at the local boys and girls club, hanging out with best friends, taking care of her dog Hatch and singing to her granny Ann. Her future plans are to attend a four-year university to pursue a degree in Nursing and specialize in Pediatric Oncology. Kendall Tuttle (right) and Essence Oliver (left) were each crowned princesses. Other 2014 Homecoming Ladies Court members were Sydnee Dalton, Evie Scott and Denisse Sandoval Valdovinos. Tucker was crowned by Principal Mr. Al Royster, Jr. and the 2013 homecoming queen TyLeah Hampton, who was escorted by last year’s king, Querell Foster. Senior, Andres Olguin was crowned Homecoming king by

Principal Mr. Al Royster, Jr. and the 2013 homecoming king Querell Foster. Olguin was escorted by Tiffany Jonas and is the son of Bridgett Olguin. He is a member of the Varsity Football team and Cierra Tucker (center) was named Track team, and is Homecoming Queen, Essence Oliver, the Varsity and Kendall Tuttle were crowned Basketball Team Princesses. Manager. His activities at Morehead include being the manager of girls volleyball, boys basketball and boys baseball teams. His Olquin King Andres Olguin, and other interests princes Ledarius Lipford include youth involvement at and Terrance Pratt (inset) Dan River Wesleyan Church and were each crowned Osborne Baptist Church special princes. youth group. His future plans are Homecoming Boys’ Court mem to attend Rockingham bers were Bryce Byrd, Trevor Community College and continLowimore and Rashed Lyons. ue to help with different sports programs. Ledarius Lipford and Terrance Pratt were each crowned princes. Other 2014

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Who's New in the Neighborhood? Hope Gilley knows the value of a comfortable pair of shoes. That's because she has been introducing herself to the residents in Eden. Gilley is a new financial advisor for the financial services firm Edward Jones, and her neighborhood visits demonstrate the Edward Jones way of doing business -- face to face. "At Edward Jones, we don't expect anyone to invest with us until they know our investment philosophy," Gilley said. "I believe I have a responsibility to understand the unique financial needs of each and every client, and that's why I'm paying them personal visits." Before a new Edward Jones financial advisor even can open an office, he or she must spend several months introducing him- or herself to the residents and businesspeople in the community. "That's one of the things that drew me to this firm," Gilley said. "Edward Jones values the individual investor and understands that people still want to do business with someone they know and trust." Gilley also had to complete one of the most rigorous training programs in the financial services industry. And although she is well-versed in the technical aspects of investments, the training isn't over. Edward Jones places a lot of emphasis on continuing education, and its financial advisors train literally throughout their careers. "I know my clients want a financial advisor who is up to speed on investments and someone they know. That's why we do things the way we do at Edward Jones," Gilley said. Gilley will work out of the office of Kathy Hale located at 302B North Pierce Street over the next several months. She will then continue serving investors throughout Rockingham County from a new office. She may be reached at 336-627-7737. Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada.

Skywarn Weather Spotter Class The National Weather Service will be in Rockingham County on Monday March 3rd, 2014 at the Rockingham County Emergency Operations Center Building at 150 NC Highway 65 in Reidsville at 7:00PM to conduct a free spotting and weather safety presentation. This two hour presentation is sponsored by Rockingham County Emergency Management and is open to the public. Any one of any age is welcome to attend. This entertaining and informative presentation will discuss how you can ‘read the sky’ to determine what type of severe weather is coming. In addition, important weather safety information will be provided to help protect you and your family from the hazards of severe weather. If you have ever wanted to be an official storm spotter, or are just interested in weather, we encourage you to attend. Questions or to register for this class please call Rockingham County Emergency Management at 336-634-3017.

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Come try our Fresh Flounder & Ribeye Steaks! Music On Friday Nights! It is that exciting time of the year when the Rockingham County Reading Association is proud to invite your entire family to a day of crafts, dancing, and singing. On Saturday, March 22, come to Holmes Middle School from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM for contagious fun and excitement. This is a FREE family event! Come early to take advantage of all the fun. This is our 2nd year at a larger venue for the festival as participation, support, sponsorship, and spectacular performers, have made the Community Reading Conference and Festival such a popular event. You and your child can meet famous book characters Froggy, Pete the Cat, and more! Dance to the high energy children’s music band “Big Bang Boom!” a music group from Greensboro that plays parent friendly, high energy children’s music. Big Bang Boom is kid’s music with a pop sensibility, aimed at being something that parents can enjoy and feel good about letting their kids listen to and see live. You will also be able to stroll through the Scholastic book fair and find great books! There will be hands-on learning activities for children all day at the “Book Hook” Make and Take Activity Tables featuring “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”, “Pete the Cat,” and many more! The North Carolina Teacher of the Year, Karen Collie Dickerson will be meeting and greeting at the RCRA book give away table. No need to worry about getting hungry! Morehead High School Band Boosters will be selling food and drinks. The

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(336) 548-0077 RCRA will also be selling tickets for a “Giving Tree”. The “tree” is full of great gift certificates to local restaurants, places to get your nails done, and many other locations through-out Rockingham County. You will be able to spend the entire day meeting new friends and exploring the wonderful world of reading! Don’t miss these special performances: “Big Bang Boom!” at 9:30 and 11:00. Author’s Kelly Starling Lyons, Author of Kelly’s Broom will be doing presentations at 10:15 and 12:30. To check out Kelly’s other books go to: http://www.kellystarlinglyons.com/. Reidsville native, Tilda Balsley, Author of Soo’s Boo Boos will also be presenting at 11:45 and 1:15. Please check out Tilda’s Facebook page at, https://www.facebook.com/tilda. balsley.author. This conference would not be possible without donations from many generous sponsors such as the Rockingham County Partnership for Children and many others. This program receives support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. Rockingham County Schools, Title I program is taking

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Reidsville Senior Center 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville Call 349-1088 for Information on any of the following listings: Our main office is now located in the former Salvation Army Community Bldg. at 708 Barnes St., Reidsville Phone: 394-4841. Fitness Classes are held at The Reidsville Recreation Dept. Gymnasium. • Reidsville Senior Center-Salvation Army Community Bldg.. 708 Barnes St, Reidsville #-336-394-4841 Painting, Crochet, Rook, Canasta, Pegs & Jokers Card Game, Bingo. Call for days and times. • Reidsville Teen Center - 506 Sprinkle St., Reidsville #-336-394-4864 • Recreation Gym - 206 N. Washington Avenue, Reidsville, Call 336-394-4841 Rusty Hinges Exercise, Dance, Senior Aerobics • Senior Strikers Bowling at Reidsville Lanes - 2 pm- 4pm • Wednesday Jewelry Making Class- Free - call for place/time/items needed. • Free tax assistance with the VITA Program, location will be The Reidsville Teen Center, 506 Sprinkle Street. Appointments for Tuesdays and Fridays only from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Call 394-4841 to make an appointment. • Pickleball: If you would like to learn and see what Pickleball is all about please come on out to our clinics Fridays •

Madison / Mayodan Senior Center 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Inside Madison/Mayodan Rec. Dept. Building. Call 548-2789, 548-9572 • The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department will be offering Acoustic/Electric Guitar Lessons taught by Instructor, Samuel Tosto, beginning on February 5th. Lessons will be held on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 7:00pm 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 $20.00 per lesson or $80.00 per month. 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 • Staying Strong: FREE exercise program Adults 55+ Instructor: Julie Joyce Tuesday/Thursday – 10am-11am • Dance Program: This program is for ages 2 - Teens. Classes held Mon., Wed., & Thurs. Schedules and monthly fees will vary. Taught by Deana DeHart and Elizabeth Carter. Call the M-M Rec. Dept. at 548-2789 for info • Piano Program: Piano Lessons every Thurs. for youth and adults. 20 minute sessions, one-on-one lesson with instructor, Dr. James Deere. The cost for lessons is $40 per-month plus books. Spots limited Contact call 548-2789. • Senior Tap Dance Lessons: Taught by Deana DeHart. Thurs. from 1:30pm – 2:30pm. $25 per-month for ages 55+ • Zumba Fitness Program: Classes are held at a variety of times and only cost $3.00 per class! Zumba is taught by certified instructors, Britta Younts, Amy Poe and Benita Lindstrom. •

RCC Center for Active Retirement Due to renovations Bingo, Rook and Blood Pressure checks are being done Tuedsays at the Agricultural Center in Wentworth CALL 342-4261, ext. 2163 for details and directions. Courses Offered: • WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! Due to budget cuts and space constraints, the Center for Active Retirement will be moving off campus, a suitable building in Wentworth has been identified; but needs renovations to meet the standards for a Senior Center of Excellence. Estimates for renovations top out at around $60,000. How can you help? Simply, by making a tax-deductible donations. All donors will be recognized on our “Wall of Fame” inside the new CAR lobby area and will also be recognized in next year’s ADTS Annual Report and on the ADTS website. Send donations to: ADTS—CAR Renovations, PO Box 1915, Reidsville, NC 27323 • Senior Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30am to 10:30am.We use a variety of videos in this FREE course.

MARCH 2014 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 25 ¶ Rockingham County Animal Shelter Director Kevin Baughn, County Manager Lance Metzler, Youth Services Director Tara Pierce, and Engineering & Public Utilities Director Ronnie Tate.

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Walsh Rockingham County Youth Services’ New Expressive Arts Therapy Room Rockingham County Youth Services sponsored an open house featuring its new Expressive Arts Therapy Room. Youth Services showcased the new therapy room and other additional services it provides local youth and families. Rockingham County Youth Services is located in the Old County Home Building, 335 County Home Rd. in Wentworth. Come meet Human Resources Analysts Nichole McLaughlin and Wendy Walsh.

Sandiford to Join ADTS as Sr. Director of Development Aging, Disability & Transit Oak Ridge Military Academy, Services of Rockingham County while also reengaging alumni. (formerly Council on Aging) is He also helped re-establish a thrilled to announce that Terrill planned giving program and Sandiford will be joinsecured grant funding ing the agency as Sr. from several corporaDirector of tions while at Oak Development on Ridge. March 3, 2014. Terrill has speFor more than 10 cial event experience in years, Terrill has everything from golf worked with nonprofit tournaments to galas organizations focused and the signature Relay on improving quality for Life event with the of life, access to care American Cancer Sandiford and fundraising on Society, where he manmany levels; everyaged several events and thing from annual fund to volunteer-driven programs in planned giving and working five counties and helped raise closely with major donors, as over $1,000,000. well as planning and implementHe has a strong track record ing special events. He has for consistently exceeding budworked with nonprofits including geted goals, effective communithe American Cancer Society, cation style and for ability to Oak Ridge Military Academy, bridge gaps in services in rural North Carolina Shakespeare areas. Festival and, most recently, the The Sandiford family Arthritis Foundation. ADTS includes his wife, Karisa, and Executive Director, T. Lee two daughters, Cailin and Ella. Covington adds, “We are thrilled Hobbies include golf, spending to have found someone with time with Karisa and the girls, Terrill’s track record to join our radio, good movies and outdoor team and are particularly excited activities. about his Rockingham County Aging, Disability and roots.” Transit Services is a private nonTerrill first moved to profit agency dedicated to Rockingham County in 1979, enhancing the quality of life for when his father went to work for all Rockingham County citizens, Miller Brewing Company. His with primary focus on senior mother was a teacher at Draper adults, people with disabilities Elementary for many years. and their families. This mission is Terrill graduated from Morehead accomplished through providing High School in Eden in 1988, an array of community services served four years in the United including In Home Aide (CAPStates Air Force and a year in the DA, PCS, Home & Community Army Reserves, before moving Care Block Grant, Private Pay), back to Rockingham County in Meals on Wheels, Meals With 1995. Friends Nutrition Sites, Adult Terrill is a 2002 graduate of Day Care/Day Health, RCATS the University of North Carolina Public Access Transportation, at Greensboro. Current areas of Eden skat bus transportation, professional interest include Community Resource development work, managing Connections, Volunteer special events, volunteers and Caregiver Services, Companion donors at all levels. He was Care Services, Family Caregiver instrumental in helping secure Support and Advocacy and several significant gifts while at Referral Services.

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An older lady gets pulled over for going 70mph in a 35mph zone ... Older Woman: Is there a problem, Officer? Officer: Ma'am, you were speeding. Older Woman: Oh, I see. Officer: Can I see your license please? Older Woman: I'd give it to you but I don't have one. Officer: Don't have one? Older Woman: Lost it, 4 years ago for drunk driving. Officer: I see...Can I see your vehicle registration papers please. Older Woman: I can't do that. Officer: Why not? Older Woman: I stole this car. Officer: Stole it? Older Woman: Yes, and I killed and hacked up the owner. Officer: You what? Older Woman: His body parts are in plastic bags in the trunk if you want to see. The Officer looks at the woman and slowly backs away to his car and calls for back up. Within minutes 5 police cars circle the car. A senior officer slowly approaches the car, clasping his half! drawn gun. Officer 2: Ma'am, could you step out of your vehicle please! The woman steps out of her vehicle. Older woman: Is there a problem sir? Officer 2: One of my officers told me that you have stolen this car and murdered the owner. Older Woman: Murdered the owner? Officer 2: Yes, could you please open the trunk of your car, please. The woman opens the trunk, revealing nothing but an empty trunk. Officer 2: Is this your car, ma'am? Older Woman: Yes, here are the registration papers. The officer is quite stunned. Officer 2: One of my officers claims that you do not have a drivers license. The woman digs into her handbag and pulls out a clutch purse and hands it to the officer. The officer examines the license. He looks quite puzzled. Officer 2: Thank you ma'am, one of my officers told me you didn't have a license, that you stole this car, and that you murdered and hacked up the owner. Older Woman: Bet the liar told you I was going 70 in a 35, too.

A man went to visit his 90 year old grandfather in a secluded, rural area of the state. After spending the night, his grandfather prepared breakfast for him consisting of eggs and bacon. He noticed a film-like substance on his plate and he questioned his grandfather....are these plates clean? His grandfather replied.... those plates are as clean as cold water can get them so go on and finish your meal. That afternoon, while eating the hamburgers his grandfather made for lunch, he noticed tiny specks around the edge of this plate, and a substance that looked like dried egg yolks...so he asked again......are you sure these plates are clean? Without looking up from his hamburger, the grandfather says.....I told you before, those dishes are as clean as cold water can get them, now don't ask me about it anymore! Later that afternoon, he was on his way out to get dinner in a nearby town. As he was leaving, Grandfather's dog started to growl and would not let him pass.... Grandfather, your dog won't let me out. Without diverting his attention from the football game he was watching, Grandfather shouted, COLDWATER, GET OUT OF THE WAY!!

The Good Samaritan A man is in bed with his wife when there is a rat-a-tat-tat on the door. He rolls over and looks at his clock, and it's half past three in the morning. "I'm not getting out of bed at this time of night," he thinks, and rolls over. Then, a louder knock follows. "Aren't you going to answer that?" says his wife. So he drags himself out of bed and goes downstairs. He opens the door and there is man standing at the door. It didn't take the homeowner long to realize the man was drunk. "Hi there," slurs the stranger. "Can you give me a push?" "No, get lost. It's half past three. I was in bed," says the man and slams the door. He goes back up to bed and tells his wife what happened and she says, "Dave, that wasn't very nice of you. Remember that night we broke down in the pouring rain on the way to pick the kids up from the baby sitter and you had to knock on that man's house to get us started again? What would have happened if he'd told us to get lost?" "But the guy was drunk," says the husband. "It doesn't matter," says the wife. "He needs our help and it would be the Christian thing to help him." So the husband gets out of bed again, gets dressed, and goes downstairs. He opens the door, and not being able to see the stranger anywhere shouts, "Hey, do you still want a push??" He hears a voice cry out, "Yeah please." So, still being unable to see the stranger he shouts, "Where are you?" And the stranger replies, "I'm over here, on your swing set."

Watch Even though he could not tell time, my three-year-old grandson was wearing a watch when I visited. Later, when I was putting on my coat to leave, I asked him what time it was. He looked at his watch blankly, then brightened. "It's time for you to go," he answered triumphantly.

Grandma A family took their frail, elderly mother to a nursing home and left her, hoping she would be well cared for. The next morning, the nurses bathed her, fed her a tasty breakfast, and set her in a chair at a window overlooking a lovely flower garden. She seemed okay, but after a while she slowly started to tilt sideways in her chair. Two attentive nurses immediately rushed up to catch her and straighten her up. Again she seemed okay, but after a while she slowly started to tilt over to her other side. The nurses rushed back and once more brought her back upright. This went on all morning. Later, the family arrived to see how the old woman was adjusting to her new home. "So Ma, how is it here? Are they treating you all right?" "It's pretty nice," she replied. "Except they won't let me pass gas."

The Estimate A convenience store needed to replace the fence on the back of the property so the owner called three contractors in to bid on it. When they arrived he noticed each vehicle was from a different state. He didn't think anything of it and took them around back to make a bid. First to step up was the Florida contractor. He took out his tape measure and pencil, did some measuring and said, ''Well I figure the job will run about $900. $400 for materials, $400 for my crew, and $100 profit for me.'' Next was the Texas contractor. He also took out his tape measure and pencil, did some quick figuring and said, ''Looks like I can do this job for $700. $300 for materials, $300 for my crew, and $100 profit for me.'' Without so much as moving, the New York contractor said, ''$2,700.'' The guard, incredulous, looked at him and said, ''You didn't even measure like the other guys! How did you come up with such a high figure?'' ''Easy,'' he said. ''$1,000 for me, $1,000 for you, and we hire the guy from Texas.''

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OSBORNE BAPTIST #5 - EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPT CHURCH CO-ED VOLLEYBALL SEASON CHAMPS Kneeling L to R - Cortney Luegers, Taylor Luegers & Greg Fulp. Second Row L to R - David Myers, Josh Cochran, Delaney Hutchens & Susan Gallagher. Not pictured: Brittany Scherer, Breanna Roach and Chase Thacker.

Here are our Youth of the Month recipients from January and February. Each month the Boys and Girls Club of Eden selects two “Youth of the Month”. One from ages 6 to 10 and other another from ages 11 and up. This program rewards these members on their behavior, leadership abilities, respect, integrity and academic improvements. The January and February recipients of the "Youth of the Month" award are Chandler Dancy (Left), Jakael Thomas (Center) and Johnathan Camargo (Right). Not pictured is January recipient Destiny Bowman. Congratulations to all four on their hard work and service to the Club.

Eden Parks & Recreation Junior League Thunder Kneeling L to R - Sherrod Spencer, Lucas Hyler & Chris Roberts. Standing L to R - Tyrell Berger, Daryl Hairstn & Darius Graves. Not pictured: Fonzie Falcon & Tiano Casey.

Gymnastics Registration The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department is now holding registration for Basic Gymnastics starting Thursday, March 13th. Classes will be held every Thursday and are as follows: -4 - 6 year olds from 4:00 – 4:45pm / COST = $30/month -7 - 10 year olds from 5:00 – 6:00pm / COST = $40/month Instruction will include basic tumbling, which will include strength and flexibility training, jumps, turns and discipline. Training from the mats and balance beam will also be incorporated. The instructor is Mary Ellen Dillon. Each class has a minimum enrollment of 10 students. To pre-register, call Lauren at the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department at 548-2789.

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Eden Parks & Recreation Department Senior League Celtics Kneeling L to R - Jordan Brim, Jahreik Lowe, Maurice Mason and Joshua Keen. Standing L to R - Justin Brown, Spencer Surratt, Steven Galloway and KeAria Brown.

Sign Up Now For Baseball at Boys & Girls Club of Eden March 18, 2014 (weather permitting) Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 5:30pm. Ages: 4 to 6 – T-Ball 7 & 8 – Coach Pitch 9 & 10 – Minors 11 & 12 – O Zone 13-18 --- Pony Boys & Girls Club of Eden To Jump Start Baseball With Rookie League - Pre-Season Clinic - Fundamentals - Open to all ages - FUN Join the fun and learn baseball fundamentals, conditioning & team work. Membership required: $40.00 yearly membership fee good until December 31, 2014 and a $10.00 program fee to play Dixie Youth Baseball at the Club Call Chris LaPrade at the Club 336-627-7960, visit us at 1026 Harris St., Eden, NC or v i s i t www.bgceden.com The Boys & Girls Club is a United Way Agency

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Eden Parks & Recreation Department Junior League Magic Kneeling L to R - Bryton Fuller, Jevon Johnson and Josh Hallman. Standing L to R - Austin Denny, Tyshun Kellam, Marqua Dillard and Keivon Broadnax.

OSBORNE BAPTIST #3 - EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT CHURCH CO-ED VOLLEYBALL "A" BRACKET PLAYOFF CHAMPS Players Kneeling L to R - Jordan Wood and Kim Young. Players Standing L to R - David Myers, Hal Young, Robert Wood, Reggie Manuel and Brandon Fisher.

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Church Co-Ed Softball organizational meeting upcoming The Eden Parks & Recreation Department will be holding an organizational meeting for its upcoming Church Youth Co-ed Softball league at Eden City Hall at 5:30 PM on Thursday, March 6th . This meeting will be followed up by a Men’s Church Softball League meeting at 6:30 PM. The final meeting of the evening will be for the Women’s Open League and this meeting will be held at 7:30 PM. For additional information contact the Parks & Recreation office at 623-2110 Ext. 3026 or 280-5677.

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Sports Shorts EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT PEE WEE BASKETBALL LEAGUE LAKERS Kneeling L to R Azavion Childress and Jaden Scales. Standing L to R Legion Stennett, Quienton Broadnax and Zoriah Martin. At Rear - Coach Miguel Scales.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS BASKETBALL BOBCATS Front Row (L to R): Joel McCubbins, Eli Griggs, Travis Fain, Jared Mendez, Alex Sedwick. Back Row (L to R): John Kent, Tristan Simpson, Andrew Johnson, Zack Sedwick, Jacob Roseberry. Coach Chris Dix

EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPT PEE WEE BASKETBALL LEAGUE PIZZA HUT BULLS Kneeling L to R - Trey Odell, Nylah Robinson, Jasmine Webb and E. J. Fountain. Standing L to R - Kaden shull, Jordan Harris and Nick Williams. At rear - Coach Earl Fountain.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS BASKETBALL LAKERS Front Row (L to R): Bryson Riddle, Corey Roberts, Adam Bullins. Back Row (L to R): Matt Bailey, Zack Sedwick, Matthew Crawford, Coach Kelvin Brown Not Pictured: Creshawn Brown

EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPTPEANUT BASKETBALL LEAGUE MAGIC Kneeling L to R Antonio Hatcher and J. J. Ready. Standing L to R Jamere Taylor, Zachary Dillard and Avianna Turner. At Rear Coach Ryan Dillard, Coach Jay Seacry and Coach Lamar Tatum. Not pictured: Jaydon Jones, Dekeden Pritchett and Jakesis Vernon.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS BASKETBALL BULLS Front Row (L to R): Jawual Lipford, Quan Lowe, Corey Dillard, Tyrek Dillard. Back Row (L to R): Coach DeAndre Davis, LeDarius Lipford, Christian Thompson, Keymone Lowe, Tavon Lipford

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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS BASKETBALL CELTICS Front Row (L to R): Russ Bowers, Kia Hodge, Luke Carter Back Row (L to R): Jeremiah Lyons, Shamar Robinson, Cody Dunn, Jakael Thomas, Noah Shelton. Coach John Servie

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS BASKETBALL WOLFPACK Front Row (L to R): Landon Carter, Chesley Holt, Hatcher Hutchens, Chandler Dancy. Coach Mark Hutchens Not Pictured: Jacob Svedek, Shiono Hodgins, Coach Greg Svedek

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Sports Shorts BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS BASKETBALL DEACONS Front Row (L to R): Gage Grogan, Landon Vaughn, Michael Hall, Will Twilla. Back Row (L to R): Giles Hall, Alexis Amburn, Joshua Bullins. Coach Neville Hall Not Pictured: Zack Kennon

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS BASKETBALL NETS Front Row (L to R): Ethan Kaneko, Adam Stallings, Jordan Ragland. Back Row (L to R): Dominique Dalton, Ezra Dix, Malek Kent, Michael Lyons. Coach David Tolbert

BGC PEE WEE LEAGUE TIGERS Left to Right: Dylan Stallings, Mason Anderson, Dallas Cox, Nathanial Amburn, Marson Hutchens, Daylyn Hutchens. Coaches: Coach CW Cox and Coach Kelly Cox Not Pictured: Landon Chavis Baseball Registration

PEANUT LEAGUE BGC BOBCATS Left to Right: Jaiden Merritt, Savannah Barnes, Keyana Grey, Joseph London, Levi Carter, Jayson Bradshaw Coach Buck London. Not Pictured: Lee Lo McCarthy

The Eden Parks & Recreation Department is now registering for its baseball and girls fast-pitch softball leagues. Baseball is available for ages 4 thru 14 while girls fast-pitch is available for ages 4 thru 15. Players may register at the Mill Ave. Center, the Bridge St. Center or the Recreation office at Eden City Hall. All new players must bring in a copy of their birth certificate. Practices are scheduled to begin in March.

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For reservations or to schedule a personal appointment call “BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB 2014 PEANUT BASKETBALL LEAGUE Front Row (Left to Right): Aiden Shropshire, Trey Garrett, Tanner Robertson, Braden Bailey Back Row (Left to Right): Shane Cox, Matthew Gray, Zackary Amburn, Tanner Rippey, Alexis Minter Coach Evan Rippey. Not Pictured: Hayden Roach

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Spring Cleaning? Donate Gently Used Clothing & Small Household Items To Salvation Army Family Store: Eden : 346 Kings Hwy. Reidsville: 2003 Freeway Drive Family Store Hours Of Operation 10 AM – 6 PM To Arrange A Pickup Or Clothing Drive At Your Business, Church, Or Individual - Contact 349-4923 Store Employee Will Take The Donation & Provide A Receipt For Tax Purposes. All Donations Benefit Our Community Helping Those In Need.

Local man realizes dream of remodeling Roger Hair of Eden recently realized a dream of his when his remodel was featured in This Old House remodeling contest. The 1901 Apartment Building in Eden was restored with period molding. Hair included this in the single room category since our idea was to create one large open living area. It makes the small 700 square foot apartment feel much bigger. We also enjoyed that the project is bringing people back to living in a commercial district. While working on this apartment I had several other nearby property owners with available space express interest in rehabilitating theirs. Roger sumbitted photos and was accepted into his catagory. “It has been a labor of love restoring the building in Eden, lots of family and friends have worked with me on this project and I deeply appreciated the help.” The project was completed over a year ago. The original layout was narrow doorways, horse hair plaster, and sagging floors. After gutting back to heart pine framing we opened up the floor plan by removing all non-load bearing walls and installing wide headers. We removed the tube and knob wiring then installed new mechanicals. All the windows were rehabbed, new cabinets and full bath was installed. Birch flooring, and extensive period molding was installed. The hardest part: We encountered two major hurdles. Due to massive original wooden

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molding I needed I created from leftover stock.” Many of the materials he had to purchase were picked up at scratch and dent wholesalers and Habitat for Humanity Re-Stores. Hair adds, “I knew that matching the heart pine framing sizes would be a little tough but I didn't realize how dense this particular run would be. We added furring strips to level out the studs but pneumatic nailers struggled to shoot nails into the pine. We saved as much of the old framing as possible and now use it for special projects. The mailbox to the downstairs antique shop was made from this timber growing in the mid-1700s.”

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beams supporting the second floor we had to install the new plumbing on top of the existing sloping floors. Then we framed a raised platform over the area for the bath and kitchen. The other issue was the need to straighten the ceiling joists which were as much as 8 inches out from adjacent joists. Old joists were jacked up and new ones were sistered on. When asked how he saved money his he said, “first by doing almost all of the work myself. I worked on this project between my other paying construction jobs. I tried to use many of the leftover materials I had saved from past jobs including the Baltic birch flooring and molding. What additional period

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complete summer camp = $190.00 Kids will be divided up into groups by age and assigned a group counselor The camp includes: Theme Weeks, Sporting Activities, Computer time, Arts & Crafts, Smart Moves/Street Smarts, Exercise classes Game room activities, Summer Brain Gain and FUN! Sign up at the Club today and visit our website. Space is limited to 100 campers **members who do not sign up for summer camp are welcome at the Club between 11:30am and 5:30pm. Activities for these members will vary from summer camp participants.

For the fun of it Worry-wart Jack had been a compulsive worrier for years, to the point it was ruining his life. He saw a psychologist who recommended a specialist who could help him. His friend, Bob, noticed a dramatic change and asked "What happened? Nothing seems to worry you anymore." "I hired a professional worrier and I haven't had a worry since." replied Jack. "That must be expensive." Bob replied. "He charges $5,000 a month." Jack told him."$5,000!!? How in the world can you afford to pay him?" exclaimed Bob. "I don't know, that's his problem."

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House of Health-Spring Cleaning with Essential Oils The folks from LovingScents will be at the House of Health, 641 Washington Street, on Saturday, March 8th, to talk about cleaning with essential oils. Most conventional cleaners are petroleum based and loaded with toxic chemicals. You can avoid all this by learning to make your own safe and efficient cleaners. This will be a hands-on class so dress appropriate. Class begins at 9:00 a.m. For more information call the House of Health at 623-1002. June Marie Boutique Owner Lisa Goldsworthy will host a Eden "Meet the Artists" event on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at her 655 Washington Street location. Many of the Boutique’s local artists will be on hand to talk about their work and answer questions during this informal gallery “walk-and-talk.” Light refreshments will be provided. The event runs 10:00 to 5:00 pm and is free and open to the public. Call Lisa at 336-912-1178. Page Plus Prepaid Mobile -New Business This newest business is located at 307 W. Meadow Road, Suite C in the Two Rivers Plaza shopping center. They offer cell phone plans starting as low as $12 per

month. Get unlimited talk and text nationwide for only $39.95. Call them at 336-623-1781 for more information. Annual Chamber of Commerce Recognition Dinner Register for the February 25th rescheduled annual dinner in which Chamber and community leadership is recognized. This event will be held at Santana’s Mexican Restaurant. For more information, contact Sarah or Jean Ann at the Chamber office at 336-623-3336. Ruby Tuesday Community GiveBack Program The Ruby Tuesday GiveBack Program offers organizations, such as charities, non-profits, schools, churches, parks and others a way to earn money from their sales. There are four steps in the process. First, get with members of your organization and pick the date or dates when you would like to schedule a RT Giveback event. Second, complete the RT GiveBack application that can be found at www.rubytuesdaygiveback.com. The following tax documentation is acceptable—Federal IRS letter of Determination for 501 (c) 3 charities or a W9 for all other such as churches, schools parks, etc. Third, after receiving the confirmation email, the company will contact you within 5-7 business days. If your application is

approved, they will provide a custom event flyer for you to distribute. Your organization receives 20% of the sales from their check when the guests dining on the specified dates present the flyer. Finally, within 21 days from the last day of the event, Ruby Tuesday will send a check to your organization for 20% of all sales totaled by guests presenting the GiverBack flyer. If your organization is interested in participating in the program, visit www.rubytuesday.com and click on the Giving Back tab. You can also contact local Eden store manager Mark Cridge at the 706 S. Van Buren Road location. Mark can be reached at 336-623-7920 or email him at RT4700@rubytuesday.com Beadful Things Helping Wounded Warriors Beadful Things is a proud supporter of the Wounded Warriors Project supporter. Wear one of Maryann’s hand-crafted hearts to show your support of returning soldiers. 20% of all sales of these special hearts will support the Wounded Warriors Project. Visit Beadful Things at 714 Washington Street inside Barbour Studio. This is also a great time to have a photo taken of your special someone by Maryann’s husband Tom. Call 336-623-7007 for more information.

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Project SAFE Rockingham County, a partnership between the six law enforcement departments and the community, continues its work to reduce gun and gang-related violent crime. And, while there is still much work to be done, indications are that the strategy continues to make progress. To achieve its mission, Project SAFE Rockingham County (PSRC) focuses on the most violent firearms offenders from around the county. Twice each year, a group of ten to twenty of these offenders is directed by Community Corrections to attend a meeting, known as a call-in, where they are given an ultimatum to put down their guns or face the wrath of the entire criminal justice system. In the same meeting, community resource volunteers are present to help offenders mainstream back into society. One-on-one exchanges take place as the volunteers offer offenders assistance with obtaining their GED, drug treatment, literacy, jobs searches, and many other skills. Compliance with Call-in Warnings With its most recent call-in last November, PSRC has conducted five such meetings, the first of which focused on gangs. All total, 234 offenders have received the warning to stop the violence and, to date, only four have re-offended with a firearmsrelated offense. Mayodan Police Chief Charles Caruso, Chairman of the PSRC Executive Board, stated, “This is a valuable program where offenders are complying with our warnings, and that is clearly making our community a safer place in which to work and live. I would like to encourage citizens countywide to attend our next call-in to experience it firsthand. I am proud to be associated with PSRC.” Savings on Confinement What savings do taxpayers experience when offenders comply? For a quick answer, consider the sixteen gang offenders who

attended the first call-in in November 2011. The local jail cost for housing these offenders was calculated for the one-year period prior to the meeting, and the same period after it. The result? The cost of confinement in the year following the call-in for these offenders dropped by over $10,000.00. Actual savings were probably much more when one considers the fact that the daily cost of confinement was calculated at $40.00 per inmate – low by anyone’s standard – and no costs were figured in for any additional services. Then, too, this figure does not take into account time beyond the one year calculation. In other words, savings continue to accumulate with passing months as offenders stay out of trouble. Sheriff Sam Page, ViceChairman of the PSRC Executive Board, stated, “Project SAFE Rockingham County shows a lot of hope and merit. I’m hoping for the same successes here as have been with the High Point [Police Department] model. Every time you can prevent someone from reoffending, you save the person, the community, and tax dollars.” Community Volunteers: Giving Offenders Skills They Need The work of PSRC continues after the offenders attend the call-in, especially in the area of employment. Project Re-entry, an important community partner with PSRC, is providing job readiness classes for offenders at the Division of Work Force Solutions office in Wentworth. In this workshop, they learn vital skills in resume preparation, interviewing and a host of other related skills. Along similar lines, PSRC has worked closely with Rockingham Community College in providing vocational training for several offenders from the last call-in. Several of them have received tuition scholarships and are now attending evening classes at the Goodwill Industries Community Resource Center in Reidsville to sharpen skills and earn certificates which, in turn, will make them more hirable.

Board of Eelecctions Candidate List As of Feb 21 the following have filed for office. US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 05 (REP) FOXX, VIRGINIA A Virginia Foxx REP DOYLE, PHILIP GERARD Philip Doyle REP US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 06 (REP) Mark Walker REP Don Webb REP Bruce VonCannon REP Charlie Sutherland REP Zack Matheny REP Kenn Kopf REP Mike Causey REP Phil Berger, Jr. REP 0

Still other offenders are assisted in a one-on-one capacity by PSRC, either with job searches or referrals, shelter or other primary needs. Just this week, for example, one of the offenders, unemployed and about to be homeless, was directed by PSRC to a local housing facility and manufacturing plant. The offender is now a full-time employee, and his prospects for housing are promising. Gun Screenings In addition to call-ins, PSRC continues scrutiny over all felony firearms cases. Under the leadership of District Attorney Philip Berger, Jr., every case in the county is closely reviewed for optimal punishment in state or federal court. After 12 meetings, 24 of the most violent local offenders are scheduled for prosecution in federal court, with others being considered. In summary, PSRC continues with the strategies that have made it successful over the last three years. Although the violent crime rate rose last year, the rate for the last two years still shows an overall decline. Regardless, chronic offenders are getting the message and putting down their guns, as only about two per cent of them, once warned, have recommitted firearms offenses. And keeping violent offenders out of jail is saving taxpayers thousands of dollars in Rockingham County, not to mention the steps that PSRC and its community helpers are taking to help make the offenders taxpayers again. All these achievements are indicators that the ongoing efforts of PSRC are working and improving the quality of life of all residents of Rockingham County. NOTE: For more information about Project SAFE Rockingham County, check out its web page on either of these two sites: www.redirections. org or www.co.rockingham.nc.us. Guilio Dattero is Program Manager for Project SAFE Rockingham County. He is retired from the Reidsville Police Department.

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 06 (DEM) Laura Fjeld DEM Bruce Davis DEM N.C. STATE SENATE - DISTRICT 26 (1 SEAT) Philip E. (Phil) Berger* R William Osborne D N.C. House of Representatives - District 65 (1 Seat) Bert Jones* R N.C. House of Representatives - District 91 (1 Seat) Bryan Holloway* R Board of Commissioners (2 Seats) Keith (Zero) Mabe* R Micky Silvers R Craig Travis* R Clerk of Superior Court (1 Seat) J. Mark Pegram* D Sheriff (1 Seat) Sam Page* R

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From The Desks Of CITY HALL Eden Youth Council now accepting applications By Sheralene Thompson, City Clerk

Applications are being accepted for the 2014-2015 Eden Youth Council. Beginning March 1 through April 30, 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 second orientation meeting in August 2013 with the meeting led to order by Chair Laura Shumate. Some of their 20132014 service projects included having a tent at RiverFest to raise funds for upcoming projects by making bead bracelets, face painting and selling raffle tickets for door prizes. They also continued with the Adopt-A-Street cleanup program as well as participated in a fall cleanup project for elderly citizens. In December, the Youth Council donated money and shopped for toys and clothing for the Salvation Army’s

Angel Tree. The Eden Youth Council’s largest project has been the Freedom Park Basketball Court project. On Feb. 22, during the Eden City Council Budget Retreat, Sierra Jones presented the Youth Council’s plans for basketball courts at Freedom Park. The Youth Council conducted a survey and with the assistance of Parks and Recreation Director Johnny Farmer, provided a site plan and cost estimates for the City Council to review. In February, the Youth Council participated in a pet food/supply drive to support the Rockingham County Humane Society. Upcoming projects include recycling bins for the high school and planning a texting and driving event at Ribfest in May. Current members of the Eden Youth Council include Executive Council Chair Laura Shumate, Vice Chair Ann Fitts, Secretary Sheridan Hodges, Media Committee Coordinator Isaac Hopkins, Service Coordinator Hannah Thompson and Recruiting Coordinator Jacob Scales. Eden Youth Council Committees include the Media Committee: Isaac Hopkins, Chancey Odonits, Logan Booth, Mackenzie Woods and Sheridan

Hodges; Service Committee: Hannah Thompson, Alex Parsons, Ann Fitts, Laura Shumate, Sierra Jones, Dana Suleiman and Emily Prescott; Recruiting Committee: Jacob Scales, William Pryor, Kevin Hyler, Will Dabbs, Tyler Dabbs and Heather Jachimiak. Youth of all backgrounds are welcomed. We are seeking Morehead High School students, non-students, students from Rockingham Community College, private schools and home schooled students who want to shape the future of Eden. If you are interested or if you know of an area youth that would be a good representative, please contact Eden City Clerk Sheralene Thompson at 336-6237789, extension 3020, or City Attorney Erin Gilley, at 336-6237789, extension 3037. Applications can be picked up at Eden City Hall, Eden City Clerk’s office or the Morehead High School college advisor’s office. You may also apply online at www.edenyouthcouncil.com and click on the application link. Deadline for turning in applications for the 2014-2015 Eden Youth Council is April 30, 2014. The 2014-2015 Eden Youth Council term will begin in August.

Eden Police Department debuts new phone system In the near future, the Eden Police Department’s communications center will consolidate with Rockingham County C-Comm and all the police, fire and EMS communications centers in Rockingham County to form one center. The new center will receive and dispatch all police, fire, medical and animal control calls for the City of Eden. To more efficiently direct nonemergency phone calls, the Eden Police Department has implemented an auto-attendant phone system. When a caller dials the department’s non-emergency number, 336-623-9755, the caller will get the attendant. The caller

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will be given instructions to hang up and dial 911 if they have an emergency. The caller will then be given a list of options to choose from to direct their call. The options are: Option 1: Records Option 2: Investigations Option 3: Administration Option 4: Leave a message for a patrol officer Option 5: Information and Technology Option 6: Procurement Officer Option 7: To speak with the communications officer to request police or animal control The auto-attendant is designed to provide the caller with options

to get their call to the appropriate division or person without tying up phone lines at the new center. The Eden Police Department has implemented this phone system in advance to help educate the citizens and prepare them for the change with the impending consolidation. But remember, if your call is an emergency, dial 911. The phone numbers for the Eden Police Department are: Emergency: 911 Non-emergency: 336-623-9755 Administration/Records: 336-623-9687 Detectives: 336-623-9240

City of Eden Declares March 3-9, Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week Mayor Wayne R. Tuggle, Sr., has issued a proclamation declaring March 3-9, 2014 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in the City of Eden. “We encourage anyone in our community who has multiple sclerosis, or has a family member with MS, to learn more about the resources, programs, information and support available through the National MS Society and other agencies,” said Mayor Tuggle. “Multiple sclerosis affects more than 10,000 people throughout North Carolina and the City of Eden encourages all citizens to contribute to efforts to find a cure for this debilitating disease.” The Greater Carolinas Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is asking everyone to JOIN THE MOVEMENT to end MS now. Eden’s residents can show their commitment to the MS movement with simple actions throughout the week, including: • Signing up to volunteer or participate at an upcoming chapter event • Forming a Walk MS team • Emailing a legislator about an issue important to people with MS • Telling five people about MS Awareness Week • Supporting the Society – every donation moves us closer to a world free of MS To find more ways to join the movement, and to encourage others to join, visit nationalMSsociety.org. About Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis, an unpre-

dictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system, interrupts the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and the body. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving us closer to a world free of MS. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, at least two times more women than men being diagnosed with the disease. MS affects approximately 10,000 individuals here in North Carolina, and over 2 million worldwide. About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now—to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. The Society helps each person address the challenges of living with MS through a 50-state network of chapters. The Society funds cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. For more information, visit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s website at: www.nationalmssociety.org.

Crape murder: How not to prune your Crape Myrtles By Josh Woodall, Code Inspector/Landscape Specialist One of the most common mistakes in landscape maintenance is to heavily prune Crape Myrtles (Lagerstroemia sp.), otherwise known as “Crape Murder.” Under no circumstances should Crape Myrtles be cut or pruned back to branch stubs. This causes undue stress, reduces cold hardiness and causes heavy clusters of flowers that many times cause branches to sag and break. Light pruning should be reserved to removing

sucker growth at the base and removal of small, twiggy limbs. Heavier selective pruning may be needed if the tree has outgrown its intended space and is interfering with sidewalks or driveways, is touching your roof or house, is in danger of touching power lines or if the tree has been damaged by wind, ice or other injury. Do your trees a favor and allow them to grow naturally.

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¶ PAGE 36 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, MARCH 2014 Continued From Page 35 to 11-12 month employees); student make-up day is April 7; April 16 is now a no day; and June 13 is now a teacher workday New Grading Period Ending/Report Card Dates: 4th grading period: End of Grading Period - March 5, Report Cards - March 12 5th grading period: End of Grading Period - April 28, Report Cards - May 2 6th grading period: End of Grading Period - June 10, Report Cards - June 10 • Rockingham Early College High: Students: Make-up days - Feb. 14, May 27, May 28, May 29, May 30, June 2, & June 3 Staff: - January 22 became an annual leave day; student make-up day is February 14; March 17 is now a no day (only 11-12 month employees report); and May 29 is now a teacher workday - January 29 became an annual leave day; student make-up day is May 27; March 18 is now a no day (only 11-12 month employees report); and May 29 is now a teacher workday - January 30 became a teacher workday; student make-up day is May 28; May 30 is now a teacher workday - January 31 became a teacher workday; student make-up day is May 29 - February 12 became an annual leave day; student make-up day is May 30; and June 5 is now a teacher workday - February 13 became a “no day”

(the day only applies to 11-12 month employees); student make-up day is June 2; and June 6 is now a teacher workday - February 14 (scheduled makeup day from 1/22) became a became a “no day” (the day only applies to 11-12 month employees); due to RECHS meeting the calendar law hour requirements 1025 (and previously having 181 student days versus 180 student days in their original calendar) this day will not have to be made up New Grading Period Ending/Report Card Dates: 4th grading period: End of Grading Period - February 21, Report Cards - February 28 5th grading period: End of Grading Period - April 15, Report Cards - April 21 6th grading period: End of Grading Period - June 3, Report Cards - mailed home June 10 Western Rockingham Middle: Students: Make-up days February 17, March 7, April 14, April 21, June 12 & June 13 & extended hours: February 24 March 7 extra 30 minutes each day Staff (please follow in sequential order like a flow chart): - January 22 became an annual leave day; student make-up day is February 17; and April 14 is now a teacher workday - January 29 became an annual leave day; student make-up day is March 7; and April 15 is now a teacher workday - January 30 became a teacher workday; student make-up day is April 21 - January 31 became a teacher workday; students will make-up

for instruction lost by extending the school day (February 24 March 7 extra 30 minutes each day) - February 12 became an annual leave day; student make-up day is June 12; and June 16 is now a teacher workday - February 13 became a “no day” (the day only applies to 11-12 month employees); student make-up day is June 13; and June 17 is now a teacher workday - February 14 became a became a “no day” (the day only applies to 11-12 month employees); student make-up day is April 14; and April 16 is now a teacher workday New Grading Period Ending/Report Card Dates: 4th grading period: End of Grading Period - March 14, Report Cards - March 20 5th grading period: End of Grading Period - May 2, Report Cards - May 8 6th grading period: End of Grading Period - June 13, Report Cards - June 13 • RCS Extended Inclement Weather Plan - Traditional • If inclement weather occurs on a Monday – Wednesday: Students will make-up for lost instruction on the Saturday of the same week. Elementary/SCORE will dismiss at 12 noon, Middle and High will dismiss at 12:45 • If inclement weather occurs and multiple days are missed in the same week Monday Wednesday: Students will makeup for lost instruction on the Saturday of the same week then follow the make-up days listed, below.

according to the following schedule:June 9, June 10, April 7, April 8. After all days listed above are used, we will consider adding time to the end of each school day. • RCS Extended Inclement Weather Plan - RECHS If inclement weather occurs on a Monday – Wednesday: Students will make-up for lost instruction on the Saturday of the same week. RECHS will dismiss at 12 noon If inclement weather occurs and multiple days are missed in the same week Monday Wednesday: Students will makeup for lost instruction on the Saturday of the same week then follow the make-up days listed, below. If inclement weather occurs on a Thursday or Friday: Students will make-up for lost instruction according to the following schedule: May 30, June 2, June 3, June 4

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• If inclement weather occurs on a Thursday or Friday: Students will make-up for lost instruction according to the following schedule:June 12, June 13, April 14, April 15 After all days listed above are used, we will consider adding time to the end of each school day. • RCS Extended Inclement Weather Plan - New Vision • If inclement weather occurs on a Monday – Wednesday: Students will make-up for lost instruction on the Saturday of the same week. Students will dismiss at 12 noon • If inclement weather occurs and multiple days are missed in the same week Monday Wednesday: Students will makeup for lost instruction on the Saturday of the same week then follow the make-up days listed, below. • If inclement weather occurs on a Thursday or Friday: Students will make-up for lost instruction

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