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The City of Eden and the Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority hosted a joint presentation, “The State of Our Rivers,” to underscore the importance of the rivers to the community and highlight current river conditions. The event also emphasized the minimal environmental impacts noted to-date on portions of the Dan River in Eden and Rockingham County from the coal ash spill that occurred nearly one year ago.

“We want people to know that the state of our rivers is good and we are looking forward to a very bright 2015,” said Mike Dougherty, director of economic development for the City of Eden.

Leaders from public and private organizations with vested interests in the vitality of the rivers presented information during the event. Spokespeople represented the following organizations: City of Eden, Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority, Dan River Basin Association (DRBA), the Environmental Protection Agency, Duke Energy, Mayodan Outdoor Sports and Three Rivers

Ken Rhame of EPA Region #4 Outfitters.

Dougherty presented information about how Rockingham County’s four rivers, the Dan, Haw, Mayo and Smith, played significant roles in the area’s history. For Eden, the Dan and the Smith powered the textile industries and were the original commercial transportation corridors with the use of bateaux, flat-bottomed wooden boats. He also presented the importance of the rivers today for Eden with examples of the “Land of Two Rivers” slogan and development of public accesses on the Dan and Smith rivers.

State of our Rivers...

The Eden Community Resource Center (ECRC) has achieved the significant milestone of assisting its 1,000th person to obtain job placement in just over three years in operation. The ECRC was opened on October 31, 2011 as a result of a collaborative effort between the City of Eden, Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Rockingham Community College and Centurylink Communications. A celebration of the milestone took place on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 between 10:00am and noon at the Center, located at 220 W. King’s Hwy. in the Kingsway Plaza Shopping Center.

The City of Eden assumed the Center’s rehabilitation and first two year’s lease costs. Goodwill Industries provided staffing and job placement assistance, while Rockingham Community College conducted numerous classes at the center as part of its outreach to communities outside of its Wentworth, NC campus. Centurylink Communications assumed the technology costs for the ECRC. As of early February 2015, more than 7,000 people had obtained education and job placement assistance and 1,000 had been placed in jobs. Eden Mayor Wayne Tuggle, a former educator and key proponent of the ECRC is delighted with the success of the Center. “Eden wanted to be proactive in helping its citizens obtain much-needed job skills which the ECRC has provided,” stated Tuggle. “Our investment has paid off handsomely

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Letter to the Editor Here is your chance to help our American Legion , Post 534 out. If you want to buy tickets or think you can sell a book of tickets for us, just let me know.

Coming soon to our American Legion, William Johnson Post 534 a BIG RAFFLE. 6 nights and 7 day vacation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. with a $100.00 gift card for gas. All you need to do is get your food.

Accommodations will be a beautiful 3 bedroom condo with beach front. Another good part of this raffle is , you will be able to pick the condo that you like from a list that we will have.

As always there are some rules but that will come later also. Tickets are now also be available from any Post member, Post Ladies Auxiliary or Post Legion Rider. We will only have 1000 tickets to sell. That makes your chances even better. Tickets will be $10.00 each and drawing will be announced at a later date.

GOOD LUCK AND GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY C.D. Grant, Eden, NC American Legion Letter to the Editor The tickets are now available for the American Legion, William Johnson, Post 534 Vacation Raffle. The Prizes are: • 1st Prize is a 6 night , 7 day vacation at Myrtle Beach, SC in a 3 bedroom, • Ocean Front Condo with a $100.00 gas card.

2nd Prize is a $200.00 Visa Gift Card • 3rd Prize is a $100.00 Visa Gift Card Tickets are only $10.00 each and we are only getting 1000 tickets. If you would like tickets, see any member of the Post or message me. For those that do not live here in the Greater Eden area, message me and I will give you the address to send check or money order. You will get your tickets in return mail. You do not need to be present to win!

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Letter to the Editor During the present cold weather, the TV news has warned the public to be aware of the danger the weather can be for animals left outside. The public is encouraged to notify the police if they know of any animal left outside, without the benefit of shelter, food, and water.

In Eden, as well as every other town in the world, there is a problem of feral animals that have been “dumped” by people who no longer want them, causing feral colonies to form. Other towns, and cities, (including Disneyland, who has a feral animal colony of over 200 cats,) have adopted a program to deal with the problem in a humane way; whereas the Eden Police Dept. takes an easier, inhumane solution.

These colonies are hidden away from public eye, in wooded boroughs, causing no destruction or nuisance to the public, but whenever we provide them with food and shelter, the Animal Control destroys all our efforts.

Then, they have the audacity to charge others with animal cruelty, when in actuality they are the ones who have decided that the best way to deal with abandoned animals is to starve and freeze them to death. They talk a big talk about how inhumane it is to cause suffering to animals, while they go about searching out these hidden colonies, to confiscate the food and shelter put there by good-hearted people who choose not to turn their backs on helpless animals. How the police can lie in their warm beds at night, and not be haunted by the agony of their abuse to feral animals is beyond me.

We teach our children to use “critical thinking skills” for problem solving, yet they watch as the police, (their protectors) choose an inhumane, barbaric solution to this very common problem in a town, chosen as an “All-American City.” How hypocritical!!

Carol Leedie-Matthews Eden, N.C

State of our Rivers...Continued from Page 1 Cindy Adams, coordinator of Tourism, Special Events/ Projects for Eden, provided information about how Eden is currently working to promote the rivers. “Eden Tourism Development is constantly looking for new and exciting ways to bring attention to our treasures – the Dan and the Smith Rivers. Thanks to a grant from REI through DRBA, we were able to work with Gordon Allen, a local wildlife photographer, to develop a stunning permanent photo display at City Hall that showcases the wildlife that lives and thrives along our rivers,” she said. “And our award winning RiverFest continues to grow and attract thousands of visitors from all over the state of North Carolina and southern Virginia.”

Adams also mentioned the City is working with Bouvier Kelly, an advertising and public relations agency, to implement the “Eden Loves the Dan” campaign and upgrade the City’s web site to highlight all of its outdoor recreation opportunities. She announced the launch of that new web site today: www.Explore EdenNC.com Robin Yount, director of Tourism for Rockingham County discussed how Rockingham County began promoting the rivers for tourism in 2003 when public access points were only found on the Dan and Mayo. As the Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority worked over the years to promote river recreation for tourism, it has grown to include the county’s four rivers, two river-side state parks, four local outfitters, Eden’s RiverFest, and the Dan River Boat Race, which celebrates 26 years in 2015.

Both Dougherty and Yount addressed last year’s coal ash spill on the Dan River. It had no impact on the Haw, Mayo or Smith Rivers and only affected a little more than eight and half miles of the Dan River near Eden. It took place three and half miles upstream from Eden’s raw water intake, thus having zero effect on Eden or Danville’s water quality. Only one out of six public access points on the Dan River was within the affected area. That means 95% of Eden and Rockingham County’s river recreation was completely unaffected by the spill.

Yount shared that local outfitters put over 4,300 people on the rivers in 2014, with roughly an additional 1,000 people doing their own trips. The Mayo River State Park and the Haw River State Park, which has a small portion in Rockingham County, attracted over 70,000 people combined. River recreation also helped spur small business growth in 2014 with the opening of a new river-related business, Mayodan Outdoor Sports.

“The message we want people to take away from today is that the Dan River’s water in Eden and Rockingham County is perfectly safe for recreation,” said Yount. “Duke Energy has completed the clean-up and all advisories have been lifted. We are moving forward and with the collaboration of the partners here today and many others, we look forward to a great 2015.”

Tiffany Haworth, executive director of the Dan River Basin Association, presented information on the group’s efforts to expand and connect the trail system and river development in Rockingham County. The group will continue to focus on the health and protection of the Dan River and be instrumental in the long-term monitoring of its water quality. Part of this will include implementing a citizen water quality monitoring program in 2015 in Rockingham County.

Paul Newton, state president of North Carolina for Duke Energy, cited several third-party studies that point the fact that science shows the Dan River is thriving. He also noted that the company’s Water Resources Fund is creating new opportunities for the Dan River Basin and waterways in the Carolinas.

In late July 2014, the NC Department of Health and Human Services lifted all recreational advisories on the Dan and the EPA also declared the water quality to be back to pre-spill levels.

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It has come to our attention by some very astute advertisers and readers that on occasion a few stands are being emptied by theives when they think no one is watching. One has been caught and is being dealt with, there are two more reported over the past few months with partial ID’s.

One in Eden, License Plate of a white extended cab truck taking all papers from one rack in Leaksville near Price & Associates with a licence tag number of: ZRT-6416.

Another event was in Madison / Mayodan area, a black or dark blue van with a teenage girl exiting it and gathering all the papers from Eden’s Own and from the Auto Trader stands. This was provided with a partial tag of : 68619.

Anyone with any information or tips on this, please call us at 336627-9234. Make no mistake, it is a crime to misappropriate property.

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Lena "Anne" Gordon, 80 Thelma “Etta” Causey Goncharow, 86 Mildred M. George, 93 Merlynn Robertson Goodman, 80 Eden Lillie Butler Griffin Elsie Meadors Galloway, 74 Iva Victoria Armstrong Hill, 96 Eden John Wesley Hurd, 83 - Eden Patricia Haynes, 65 James Walter “Jim” Howell, 68 Samyeh Habeeb Hanna, 71 Norman Eugene Harvel, 68 Janice Audrey Hux Hayes, 76 Robert Lee Hopkins, 64 - Eden Judith Anne Harward Hiley, 77 Edith Florine Bailey Hall - Eden Jackie Lee Hawkins, 76 Dorothy Marie Handy Hincher, 86 Nancy Fulp Isley, 80 - Stoneville Karen Lynne Joyce, 59 - Madison Earl Thomas “Preacher” Justice, Sr., 80 Mary Smith Jones, 82 Maggie “Leeo” Mitchell Kimmich Janice Weeks Kanne, 75 Jack Tuttle Kellam, 87 Larry Edward King, 46 Hylda Young Livingston, 85 Chloe Sherwood “Lee” Leazer, Jr., 91 William “ Billy” McGee London, 86 Ruffin Rachel Lawson Martin William David Mabe, 72 Mazie Vanzant Merrell, 103 Doris S. Martin, 92 - Madison Russell Michael Murray, 92 Glenn Alan Mounce, 48 Thomas Lloyd “Hissle” Martin, 74 Catherine LeAnne Manus, 22 Reidsville Edna Katherine McKenzie, 95 - Eden Darlene Overby Moore, 63 - Eden Doris Loretta Villers Miller, 78 - Eden Jo Ann McCarty, 70 Mary Johnson Mabe, 87 - Mayodan Robert Dennis Mabe, 82 Desley A. Merricks, 101 - Reidsville Darlene Overby Moore, 63 - Eden Raymond Albert Manecci, 59 Nancy Nicholson McIntyre, 83 Curtis Mabe, 92 Evelyn Joyce Paschal Massey, 84 Reidsville

Katherine Richards Matherly, 94 Reidsville Cheryl Lynne Matthews Nooe, 56 Delores Marie Gant Owens, 73 Cathie Bracey Priest, 63 Carolyn Edwards Pace, 82 - Eden Susie Goins Plaster, 67 - Stoneville Vinson Lee Perdue, 77 Timothy Alan Phelps, 36 Rebecca Darnell Parks, 99 Ruth Herring Padgett Lorene Huskey Purnell, 83 Reidsville Phyllis Ann Hedrick Peoples, 69 Mabel Oakley Rhodes - Stoneville Ruth Hall Rod gers, 86 Julia Jones Roach - Eden Maggie Prewette Strader, 85 Reidsville G.E. Simms, Jr., 84 - Stoneville Pauline “Polly” Peele Seaford, 84 Leonard W. Staley, 85 Howard (Gene) E. Sprague, 83 Edwin Manning Stanton, Jr., 95 Reidsville Irma Chrismon Smith, 89 - Reidsville John Stanley Stephens, 75 - Mayodan Gordon Howard Scott, 51 - Eden Eugene Gurthel Smith, 82 Doris Fagg Siske, 86 Elaine Eiselstein Turner, 86 - Eden Betty Pauline Tilley Lance Maynard Tilley, 68 Cynthia (Cindi) Dawn McMasters Taylor Curtis Arthur Tilley, 78 Robert Lee Taylor, 72 Peggy Talalah, 54 - Reidsville Talmadge Franklin Vaughn, Jr., 84 Madison Cary Milton “Mickey” Vernon, 70 Madison Brenda Kay Cure Vaden, 69 Mayodan Jessie Chester Wray “J.C”, 86 - Eden Ruth Alma Collins Wilmoth, 87 Sheila Ann White, 58 James Edward Wilson, 77 - Eden Mary Byerly Woodard, 80 Fannie M. Williams, 79 Fred Herbert Wessel, 94 - Reidsville Ruby Odessa Roberts Yelverton, 97 Reidsville Jake Vann Ziglar, 90 - Eden

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We will light candles at dusk (weather permitting) on Easter - Sunday, April 5, 2015 Danview Cemetery Fieldcrest Rd., Eden All donations will be used for the cemetery maintenance fund.

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Celebrating the Arts in Rockingham!

Winter! So many poems have been written, so many paintings created, so many songs composed, theatre has it's contributions and ballerinas dancing in the snow...

Of course there are snow sculptures, snow cream, snow candy and my all-time favorite.. it is snowing. I'm staying in to paint, dye and read.

If you are ready for more color than 50 Shades of Gray in an overcast sky, your wait should not be too long. Reavd below for some events, contests and festivals that are just past the clouds on the horizon!

Always, If you have an arts event we can share, please email info@artsinrockingham.org or call us at (336) 349-4039). While we are always grateful for your donation support, membership and contributions, you don't need to be a member to submit information. Our mission is to support the Arts in Rockingham- please join us !!!!

Our Community Arts Meeting was held, even though the fog kept many away. We have lots to discuss and will post on our Community Event webpage plus on our Facebook Page.

Topics included: Penland Scholarships,Mayfest 2015, review of Studio Tour, Mayodan Art Wall, discussion of public art projects throughout the county and much more. Our next date will be in mid-March. Please watch for the date, be sure to invite folks to be on our e-mailing list and mark your calendar to be part of the Community Arts Conversation!

Fine Arts Festival news! (keep your eyes open for the new website.. in the meantime be sure to get ready for the Fine Arts Festival!)

The 2015 Festival • Music, Poetry and Prose March 24, 2015 - 11 am - 7:30 pm - entry take in • All other Categories - April 9, 2015 - 10 am - 7:30 pm - entry take in • Sneak Peek - April 16, 2015 time to be announced Awards/Opening - April 19, 2015 - 2 pm

Huntsville Elementary School Coming March 3! Silver Troutperformance, puppetry and music

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Wentworth, NC - Mayfest!

Join us on Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 10-4 for an event with music, art, crafts, local businesses, plants, food trucks... a fun day to Celebrate the Community! At the Dan River Art Market & Gallery! Vendors- please visit our page here for details and entry information.

Sow True Seeds We're taking our love of seeds and our love of artists and creating 160 illustrated seed packets! WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you are an artist or know an artist then you'll find all the details about being a part of this project on our webpage.

Theatre Guild of Rockingham County On Golden Pond The play is a classic American comedy/drama.

Goodwill... continued from page 1 for more than 1,000 of our citizens.”

Goodwill Industries of Central NC Vice-President of Career Development Services Debbie Tuggle expressed appreciation for the collaboration with its partners and the effect the ECRC has had on the Eden com-

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Historic Tax Credits Fact Sheet Historic Tax Credits are used by business and homeowners who own historic properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places to preserve their buildings within defined guidelines. The tax credits are taken after the projects are completed when the owners file their taxes.

No state monies are used upfront for these credits, but rather owners pay less at the time taxes are due. Historic Tax Credits have been used in 90 out of N.C.'s 100 counties, in both rural and urban areas.

They boost local economies and create jobs, while preserving communities’ historic cores and our state’s priceless historic character. N.C.'s Historic Tax Credits ended on December 31, 2014.

WHERE / WHAT • The historic tax credit program provides an incentive to taxpayers who contribute to the preservation of historic buildings by rehabilitating them in a way that preserves the historic character of the building while allowing for new uses.

• Since 1998, over 2,400 (2,484) historic tax credit projects have been completed statewide bringing over $ 1.6 billion ($1.677 billion) of private investment into North Carolina communities, boosting local economies and creating jobs, while preserving

communities’ historic cores and our state’s priceless historic character.

• HTC projects have taken place in 90 of North Carolina’s 100 counties, from rural to suburban to urban communities.

• Eligibility for this program is limited only to those historic properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The continued potential for rehabilitation projects is great, and the potential for loss of these buildings without this incentive is likewise great.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • Non-economic impacts of the HTC incentive program include quality of life enhancements, such as the reuse of iconic neighborhood schools, downtown revitalization and affordable housing.

• Cultural and heritage tourism thrive with the private preservation of “authentic” North Carolina historic buildings.

Heritage tourism is a vital industry and economic driver in North Carolina.

• Buildings rehabilitated with a historic tax credit are often landmark buildings in communities and vital to the community’s identity and attractiveness to residents and visitors alike.

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investment in rehabilitating vacant or dilapidated buildings gives criminals fewer places to engage in criminal activity – be it drug transactions, arson or vandalism – and decreases ugly blight by caring for buildings that would otherwise detract from neighborhood stability and property values.

• Improves the aesthetic appearance of communities - The architectural styles, craftsmanship, and material showcased by historic architecture is preserved for the aesthetic enhancement of communities.

Many of these styles are “jewels” in terms of design, and would be hard, if not impossible, to build new.

• Provides a living “teaching tool” for the study of history Without some tangible reminder of the past, history is difficult to grasp, particularly as that story is passed from generation to generation. Buildings can be among the most valuable living teaching tools for understanding American and North Carolina history and remind us daily of what we were, who we are, and where we hope to be.

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Ongoing Events of Interest For Your Own Good...

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

10am-12pm. Facebook (Amanda Odell) or call for details 336 612-2432 • TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) a nonprofit weight-loss organization .

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

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

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

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LIFE SUPPORT CLASSES Morehead Hospital, Eden **Registration required for all life support classes** Call 336-623-9711 ext, 2412 to register. Call for dates and times Life Support Classes Call 336-623-9711 ext, 2412 to register.

Basic Life Support Training (BLS) ($25 fee) March 11 - 8 am to 12 noon Morehead Hosp. Downstairs Classroom Advance Cardiac Life Support Recertification (ACLS) ($45) March 13 - 8 am to 4:30 pm Morehead Hosp.Downstairs Classroom Pediatric Advance Life Support Recertification (PALS) ($45) March 19 8 am to 4:30 pm Morehead Hosp.l Downstairs Classroom CHRONIC DISEASE CARE Call for dates and times...

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

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

• Parkinson’s Disease Support Group March 17 @ 2 pm Call 336-627-8510 Morehead Main Conf. Room Fibromyalgia Support Group 2 pm, every Friday Morehead Hosp. Main Conference Room Questions: Call 336-589-6898 HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 AM • WMYN AM 11am & 7pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday

ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL IN REIDSVILLE Preregistration is required for ALL classes UNLESS instructed otherwise. Many

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594 Pierce St., Eden

WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wednesday at 7pm.

FREE to Public! Door Prizes! Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden (next to library) 627-4325 Annie Penn/Cone Health program

627-HEAL (4325) Bonnie Kober Lic.#314 1 Hour - $55 30 min. $30 Certified Iridologist Iris Reading $15 NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS

By Appointment Only

BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM Cone Health provides Free or low-cost breast and cervical screenings and followup services to eligible women in this region.. For information call 832-0628.

EDEN RADIATOR REPAIR 117 S. HAMILTON ST., EDEN, NC

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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 • Alanon every Thursday at 7pm at First United Meth. Church, Eden. Open meating.

• Al-Anon Meeting 1st United Meth.

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

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

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn A support group for family members and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call for date & times. South Day Room. Registration not required. For questions, call 951-4674. ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈

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

SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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 meetings or for more info, call Brenda Moore at 336623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m.

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

FRIENDSHIP MINISTRY Osborne Baptist Church Children’s Worship Area. A ministry for children and adults with developmental disabilities. 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month 6-7:30pm. Registration Required call Kevin Bedard. 336-623-6064 kbedard@osbornebaptist.com THE ARC OF ROCK. CO., INC. Meet at UMAR, 342 Cherokee Camp Road, Wentworth, NC at 4: 30 p.m.

Meeting will be held in the first house on the right at the end of the road. Public is invited. Call 336-627-7565. The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. works with and for people with cognitive, intellectual, developmental disabilities & their families.

FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Osborne Bapt. Church Cafe/Kids

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

336-347-7432, leave message.

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

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

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

MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info

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

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

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

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

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

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Brunch 9:30 - 11am at 912 Bethlehem Restaurant -Eden. $10 inclusive. Reservations required: Call Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807

• GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER GED, Intro to Computers, ESL, Adv. Computer, Employability Skills (HRD)

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 up to 10 Lines (or less) the fee is $10 The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them.

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

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

• MSBC Production presents The Gospel Stage Play “From a Mess to a Miracle” featuring Gospel Comedian MS. MINNIE Written by: Reverend Pat Bennett / Host Pastor: Pastor D.R. Bennett Saturday, March 21, 2015 Doors Open at 5:15pm – Play Starts at 6:00pm Reidsville High School, 1901 South Park Dr., Reidsville, NC 27320 Tickets: $10.00 Advance, $12 at Door, Kids 10 & Under: $5 For more information or tickets: 336-456-8233 or 336-932-4770

• 1ST U.M.C. (DRAPER AREA) 130 Main Street, Eden N.C. PAN CAKE SUPPER WITH SAUSAGE & DRINKS MARCH 7,2015 Eat In or carry out Donations. Proceeds Benefit U.M.M. Missions

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Events of Interest classes Network Room, Resume assists.

• Eden - Call 336-637-1010 or 336 6233007 to reg.

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

• REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE Reidsville Salvation Army 704 Barnes St., 349-4923 ext. 106 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am - 1pm Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

ROCKINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE Every Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mon. & Thurs. 1pm to 3 pm 249 The Boulevard, Eden. Tax deductible.

Free large load pickup. 627-0160.

Upcoming & Ongoing

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

Meals Provided • SALVATION ARMY Hungry?

Come by and have a meal on us!

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

MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

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

• HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact Mildred Cochran 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Wanda Barnett

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

Concessions available. Adults $5 Donation, 12 & under FREE. Good Clean Fun! For information call Wayne at 276-340-6212 EDEN DANCE AT CB HUT 2nd Saturday of each month. All Ages Welcome! Bullet Band at the C.B. Hut on Boone Rd. Eden N.C. No alcoho. No smokin.g Just good fun and dancing. 7pm9:30pm New & old country--beach-and oldies. $5 at the door.

THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam starts at 6:15PM Saturdays at “The Barn” 7:00PM Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AND JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville, NC 27320. No Alcohol, smoke free. Adults $5

donation, 11 & under free.

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

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

First Presbyterian Church Preschool Registration Monday, March 2, 2015 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Church Members Children Currently Enrolled, Siblings, Past And Present Come to Covered Entrance at side of church and follow signs.

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

THE ROCKINGHAM COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Technology Building, RCC Campus GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH: The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14 just South of Eden, is open from 12:30 p.m- 4 p.m. Tues.; 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wed. and 9 a.m. - noon Sat. Consultants/ professional genealogists on hand to assist at no cost. Popular research sites can be accessed free of charge. Copies are 10¢ per page. Appt. can be made for other times. Information: 336-623-7154 TRIAD DAYLILY CLUB FORMING. Please join this group of people who love cultivating daylilies. (Meets 4th Sunday of each month) 2pm - 4pm at Vida pour Tea, 412 State St., Greensboro, NC. Discussions, programs, refreshmens and drawings. RSVP at ww.meetup.com (go under “garden”) or call Lynn at 336456-4509

THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BEGINING MARCH 9TH, 2015 For further information call FPC at 336-623-4271 or preschool director at 336-344-3833 582 Southwood Drive, Eden, N.C. 27288 We do not discriminate against race or religion! www.firstpresbyterianeden.org 1stpresbyteriangreatbeginningspreschool NOW OFFERING Obituary/Eulogy listings.

Ask your funeral home director to list your loved one locally in Eden’s Own Journal Rockingham County Star so the entire comminity will know

New Season...

Spring into a new Style

MARCH 6, 7, 13, & 14 • 7:30pm - On Golden Pond Performed by The Theatre Guild of Rockingham County.

RCC Auditorium MARCH 8TH & 15TH • 2:30pm - On Golden Pond Performed by The Theatre Guild of Rockingham County.

RCC Auditorium _______________ MONDAY, MARCH 2ND • Rockingham County Board of Commissioners - 6:30, upstairs, Governmental Center, Wentworth THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH • Masquerade Jewlery Sale Fundraiser - Morehead Hospital Downstairs Classroom 7am - 5pm Everything is $5!

THURSDAY, MARCH 6TH • Masquerade Jewlery Sale Fundraiser - Morehead Hospital Downstairs Classroom 7am - 3pm Everything is $5!

SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH • Dan River Basin Association's Annual Celebration & hike, 9:30 a.m. Meet at Southern Virginia Higher Education Center, 820 Bruce Street, South Boston, Virginia (GPS 36.695375, -78.902413) Bring lunch, or plan to eat at a local restaurant. Bring water and hiking boots or walking shoes. Dress in layers of synthetic fabric or wool; be prepared for wind or rain. www.danriver.org SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH • Daylights Saving Time Begins - Spring forward 2 hours at 2AM !

MONDAY, MARCH 16TH • Rockingham County Board of Commissioners - 6:30, upstairs, Governmental Center, Wentworth TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH • St. Patrick’s Day - Wear your Green!

• Reidsville Chamber of Commerce - The Lunch & Learn, Networking Part II,which was rescheduled from Feb. 17th, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2015.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH • Spring Begins!!!

Friday, March 27th • EAW Wrestling - Bell time 8pm at former Peebles Building, 201 E. Meadow Rd., behind Eden Mall. Admisiion $8. Kids under 5 free.

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H PAGE 8 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, MARCH 2015 Martha Barham VP of Patient Services and CNO of Morehead Hospital, Lisa Ellington EMS Training Officer, Rodney Stewart EMS Operations Manager, Lance Metzler County Manager, Howard Ainsley President & CEO Morehead Hospital. (Not pictured) Dr. Terry Daniels MD. During their Medical Staff meeting held on , January 27, at 912 Bethlehem, Morehead Hospital Medical Staff present four Baxter IV pumps to Rockingham County EMS. These IV pumps will be used during inter-hospital transports and provide a safer, more accurate administration of drugs patients are receiving. At this time Rockingham County EMS does not own any IV pumps and some medications would require a nurse to ride or medications would have to be placed on a dial-a-flow. Two pumps will be placed at the Eden Base and two will be placed at the Reidsville Base. Training will need to scheduled prior to the pumps being placed in service.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life

The Dinner Party: Portraits of Women in Time Presented by:One County One Book – Rockingham County Reads

Join us at the culminating event for The Invention of Wings,

by Sue Monk Kidd. "The Dinner Party: Portraits of Women In

International Guests; Rockingham County District Attorney Craig Blitzer, Clerk for Superior Court of Rockingham County J. Mark Pegram

Time" allows us to look back as we move forward in reflection and celebration of the many who made it possible for women

International Visitors at Rockingham County Courthouse

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today to enjoy freedoms that were long fought for. As we move forward we continue in pursuit of overcoming existing impediments of inequality. We will have a panel of women sharing with us their individual and unique stories of what it means to be a woman in the work place competing for equality and equal pay for equal work. As a quilt connects and secures different pieces together so, does the fabric of our lives. We are spiritually interwoven and stitched in time.

Rockingham Community College – Whitcomb Student Center March 19th, 2015, 7:00 pm Dinner Buffet Guests may make a $10 contribution in the name of a triumphant woman. Whether her triumph was over mistreatment, or limitations we celebrate her spirit. Each name will appear in the event program, with proceeds going to One County One Book – Rockingham County Reads.

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Rockingham County Superior Court Clerk J. Mark Pegram and Rockingham County District Attorney Craig Blitzer hosted a group of international visitors last week at the Rockingham County Courthouse. The Piedmont Triad Council of International Visitors brought 17 judges, lawyers and other professionals from Northern Africa and the Middle East on Wednesday morning, Jan. 21st, to Wentworth. The international guests toured the Rockingham County Courthouse; talked with various Court officials; and observed proceedings.

In 2011, Rockingham County finished the first ever LEED Gold certified courthouse in North Carolina.

Anniversary of French Homicides in February Wednesday, February LaDonna & Troy French 4th marked the three year anniversary of the homicides of Douglas “Troy” and LaDonna French, who were shot to death in their home during the early morning hours of February 4, 2012.

Their daughter Whitley, who was 19 at the time, was also home and suffered non-life threatening injuries during the attack.

Since this tragedy took place, Rockingham County Sheriff’s Investigators have worked alongside the Federal and N.C. State Bureaus of Investigation, among other agencies, working toward solving this crime and bringing the Frenchs’ killer(s) to justice.

“Our goal has always been to bring the person(s) responsible for this horrific crime to justice. My investigative team continues to work toward that goal. We are actively seeking out and investigating new leads in this case and we will not give up until it is solved and arrests have been made.” –Sheriff Sam Page Anyone with any information about the 2012 homicides of Troy and LaDonna French please contact the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office by calling 336-634-3232, email us from our website: rockinghamsheriff.com or call Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683.

Kiwanis invites Cone Health

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Jimmy Davidson, of the Eden Kiwanis Club, and Sandra Rakestraw.

Rakestraw is with the Cone Health Congregational Nurse Program.

The Congregational Nurse Program is a unique specialized nursing practice established as a collaborative relationship between Cone Health and the faith communities of Rockingham County.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 “What we do, Rakestraw told the Eden Kiwanis Club, is provide personal health counseling, health and wellness education and serve as a referral connection for Health Care and Community Services.”

The Eden Kiwanis Club meets each Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at The Sirloin House, 207 S. Van Buren Road in Eden.

On Golden Pond Performed The Theartre Guild of Rockingham County’s 20142015 season will open with On Golden Pond. We are offering our group rate special for this show. You will have until February 20, 2015 to reserve your group tickets and get the group rate price.

On Golden Pond is a classic American comedy/drama that's every bit as touching, warm, and witty today as when it debuted on Broadway in 1979. Retired couple Ethel and Norman Thayer spend every summer at their home on Golden Pond.

This year, their adult daughter visits, bringing along her boyfriend's 13-year-old son.

The turbulent relationship between father and daughter, the generation gap between young and old, and the difficulties facing a couple in the twilight years of a long marriage, all combine to give this play a unique insight into the modern family.

Performances will be: March 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:30 p.m.

March 8 and 15 at 2:30 p.m.

RCC Auditorium

Seeking leads in Animal Cruelty Case Rockingham County Sheriff’s Investigators are seeking leads in a possible animal cruelty case reported by Coy Rahman, 71, of 313 Cook Florist Rd. Reidsville, N.C. Rahman told Deputies his eight year old cat “TOBY” was shot and killed on Toby January 25, 2015.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about this incident to please contact Detective Lori Pegram at 336634-3232 or Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683.

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Marty helps a customer make a healthy choice

Ashley’s Antiques 303 W. Meadow Road, Eden

A mission to bring healthy products to the community House of Health owners Marty Wall and Deetra Thompson have a simple mission—to provide quality products and accurate information so people can improve their health.

They have been in this business since 1989, working at the Greensboro House of Health store before purchasing the Eden store seven years ago. Wall first became interested in the medicinal properties of herbs while in the Boy Scouts. He continued his interest when he was a student at Appalachian State University.

The House of Health sells herbs provided by Gaia Herbs of Brevard, NC. Their selection of echinacea, gingko and chamomile are some of the highest quality to be found in the country. The House of Health has an array of products to help the Eden community healthier. They have the best selection of gluten free products in the area and other products suitable for specialty diets. Their full range of herbs, vitamins and minerals are from the most reputable suppliers. You can also purchase grass fed and finished beef, local eggs, honey, jams and jellies. They will start a farmer’s market in May. House of Health has also been a depot for the Piedmont Local Foods deliveries in the past.

The health care industry is changing with a significant emphasis now on wellness.

Recently, largest healthcare providers have been tasked with

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Deetra Thompson and Marty Wall moving from treating illnesses to encouraging their patients to remain healthy. Local companies are engaging their employees to exercise and make healthier food choices. “If you are not pursuing wellness, it will be difficult to function at the highest level in the

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Corcoran takes on new position with RCS Dr. Cindy Corcoran, Rockingham County Schools’ (RCS) current Executive Director for Exceptional Children, was named the new Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Support Services for Rockingham County Schools.

The Rockingham County Board of Education made the appointment during its regularly scheduled February 9, 2015, school board meeting. Corcoran will oversee Instructional Support Services %(Exceptional Children’s Program, School Counselors, School Nurses, School Social Workers, School Resource Officers, GEAR UP,

Cultural Arts, and Student Health) and will replace Dr. Jean Steverson, who will retire February 27 after 33 years of service to the Rockingham County community.

Dr. Corcoran has 31 years of experience in education and has served as RCS’ Executive Director for the Exceptional Children’s Program, RCS’ Elementary Education/Title I Director, an RCS Principal, an RCS Assistant Principal and a 3rd Grade Teacher at Douglass Elementary. Additional educational experience includes serving as a Self-Contained Exceptional Children’s Teacher,

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Dr. Corcoran begins her new role on March 2, 2014.

RCS Schedules High School Options Expo Fairs Rockingham County, NC Parents, wondering if a non-traditional high school program/school is right for your rising 9th grader? This year, Rockingham County Schools (RCS) will offer High School Options Expo Fairs throughout the county during March. These events will allow parents to meet with representatives from the high school programs to discuss the program’s benefits and application process.

The events are from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the following locations: • STEM Academy: Monday, March 2, McMichael High, 6845 Hwy 135, Mayodan • Public Safety Academy: Tuesday, March 3, Rockingham County High, 180 High School Rd. • Reidsville Health Science Academy: Wednesday, March 4, Morehead High, 134 N. Pierce St. • Eden International Baccalaureate: Thursday, March 5, Reidsville High, 1901 S. Park Dr., Reidsville • Rockingham Early College High: Monday, March 9, Rockingham Community College, Wentworth Families may attend any Expo Fair of any program they are interested in.

The following programs will be holding an Expo Fair: International Baccalaureate @ Reidsville High Health Sciences Academy @ Morehead High Phoenix; STEM Academy @ McMichael High Rockingham; Early College High School; Public Safety Academy @ Rockingham County High The High School Options Expo Fairs are open to rising 9th grade Rockingham County families and will give parents a chance to talk with school staff about RCS’ High School Options.

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Vehicle break-ins during church services Rockingham County Sheriff’s Investigators and Reidsville Police Investigators are seeking leads in two car break-ins that occurred at church parking lots, during 11a.m. services, on Sunday January 25, 2015. One car was broken into at Evangelical Methodist Church located at 413 McCoy Rd. Reidsville, N.C. (within the Reidsville City Limits) and another car was broken into at Fairview Baptist Church located at 2531 Flat Rock Rd. Reidsville, N.C. The churches are within a short distance of each other and both vehicles broken into had a window busted out and a purse removed. Church was in service at both locations when the break-ins occurred.

Anyone with information about these vehicle break-ins is asked to call the Reidsville Police Department at 336-349-1011, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office at 336-634-3232 or Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683. Crime Stoppers pays CASH for tips about crimes and all callers remain anonymous.

Berger on Public School Grades In February, Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) issued the following response regarding the release of 2013-2014 school performance grades for North Carolina Public Schools: “Public school grades will increase transparency, encourage support and reform for struggling schools and allow us to explore what our top performers are doing right so we can replicate their best practices elsewhere. We’re troubled by early knee-jerk reactions that appear to condemn poor children to automatic failure.

And we reject the premise that high poverty schools are incapable of excelling, since today’s report shows numerous examples that are proving that myth wrong. We must give these grades a chance to work so we can learn from them and improve outcomes for our children.”

In 2012, the General Assembly passed a new initiative allowing public schools to be graded A-F – just like students – and ensuring those grades are visible and well-known to parents and the public.

Under the old system, school performance was measured using vague and confusing labels like “School of Priority” or “School of Distinction” – terms that were unclear and unhelpful in giving a true picture of performance.

Now schools are given an easy to understand letter grade of AF that is based on both student performance – in other words, if students are learning at grade level – and student growth – or whether students are progressing towards grade level rather than falling behind.

Since 2012, the legislature has already made numerous changes based on feedback from school administrators – including modifying the system to award just one grade instead of two, adjusting the grading scale to a 15-point scale rather than a 10-point scale for the first year and delaying the release of initial grades for over a year.

The State Superintendent of Public Instruction recently told legislative leaders she believes the grades are “97 percent accurate.”

Former US Postal Employee indicted United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina Ripley Rand announced today that a former United States Postal Service employee has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly (1) committing Social Security fraud, (2) committing identity theft, and (3) committing the unauthorized use of an access device to obtain something of value.

The indictment alleges that Joyce Huskey Stanley, age 55, of Reidsville, N.C., falsely used Social Security numbers not assigned to her (two counts), unlawfully used the identification of another (two counts), and used an unauthorized access device with intent to defraud another (one count).

Ms. Stanley was released on a $50,000 unsecured bond.

The case is being investigated by the United States Postal Service – OIG, United States Secret Service and the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Frank Chut.

An Indictment is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are pre-

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MARCH 2015 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 11 H

Financial Statements Many small business owners pay too little attention to their financial statements. Some don’t even have one. This is due in part to not understanding just what the statements have to offer. In fact, many may not be able to tell you the difference between a Balance Sheet and an Income Statement.

Think of them this way. The Balance Sheet is like a still picture. It shows where your company is at on a specific date, at month end, or at year end. It is a listing of your assets and debts on a given date. So Balance Sheets that are a year apart show your financial position at the end of year one versus the end of year two. Showing how you got from position one to position two is the job of the Income Statement.

Suppose I took a photo of you sitting behind your desk on December 31, 2013. And on December 31, 2014, I took a photo of you sitting on the other side of the desk. We know for a fact that you have moved from one side to the other. What we don’t know is how you got there.

Did you just jump over the desk or did you run all the way around the building to do it? Seems like a silly example, however the point is serious. Many business owners do not know how they get from point A to point B. The Income statements tell us how you did it.

It shows how many sales and how much expense was involved to accomplish the move.

To see why a third kind of financial statement called a Cash Flow Statement is useful, follow this case. A printer has started a

new printing business. He invested $20,000 of his own cash and borWright r o w e d $50,000 from the bank to buy new equipment. After a year of operation he has managed to pay off the bank loan. He now owns the equipment free and clear. When he is told his net profit is $50,000 he can’t believe it. He might tell you he took nothing out of the business and lived off his wife’s wages for the year. And since there is no cash in the bank, just where is the profit? The Cash Flow statement will show income as a “source of funds” and the increase in equipment is an “application of funds”. The Cash Flow Statement is even more useful when you have several assets to which funds can be applied and several sources of funds such as bank loans, vendor payables and business profit or loss.

Don’t be afraid to ask your CPA your questions about your financial statements. The more questions you get answered, the more useful you will find your financial statements. Don’t have a financial statement, your CPA can help you pull your information together into one and you can get the real story on your business.

Accounting is sort of a foreign language. Learn to speak a little of it. It will show in the success of your business.

Joe Wright CPA

Friday, Feb. 6th was a red, hot day at the Rockingham County Governmental Center for the 2015 National Wear Red Day! Many County employees wore red to raise awareness and help save lives as they make healthy choices to combat heart disease and stroke.

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Wall and Thompson engage in a significant amount of education as part of their daily routine.

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But Let’s Lower Your Blood Pressure!

If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, your heart is working overtime. Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure not only raises the risk of heart disease. It also increases risks to your arteries, brain, kidneys, and eyes.

Blood pressure measurements give you two readings: the top number is the pressure in your arteries when your heart pumps blood. The bottom number is the pressure in arteries between beats.

If you don’t know what your blood pressure is, it’s time to find out. Bottom-line?

High blood pressure can be a silent killer.

What increases blood pressure? As usual, certain risks are outside your control.

That includes genetics, age, and a family history of hypertension. In some cases, certain medications can raise blood pressure. Let me look over a list of your medications to make sure that’s not true for you. In most cases, though, doctors don’t know the exact cause. What they do know is that making lifestyle changes can make a big difference.

Here are some things you can do: 1. Lose a few. Even 5 to 10 pounds can make a difference in blood pressure. Studies have also found that belly fat may be the kind that’s most likely linked to high blood pressure.

2. Exercise. Try to exercise 30 to 60 minutes more days of the week than not. You may see a change in your numbers within just a few weeks.

3. Make a DASH for it. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products. Go easy with foods high in saturated fats and cholesterol.

4. Limit salt, alcohol, and caffeine. Read food labels, eat fewer processed foods, and don’t add salt to your food. Track your habits so you can see exactly how much alcohol and caffeine you drink each week. Small amounts of alcohol can actually lower your blood pressure. But more than moderate amounts can do just the opposite. Likewise, caffeine can also boost blood pressure.

Check your pressure 30 minutes after you drink a cup of coffee and see if it’s more than 10 points higher than at other times of day.

5. Go smoke-free. Smoking can be a tough habit to kick. If that’s true for you, get help to quit for good. And, remember: Even second-hand smoke isn’t harmless.

6. Chill out. Easier said than done, I know. But stress can temporarily boost your blood pressure. You know better than anyone what helps you relax. Try to build that into your daily (or weekly) routine.

If your doctor gives you medication for high blood pressure, take it exactly as prescribed.

But be patient. It can take a while to get your numbers where they need to be. You may also need to try more than one medicine. There are many classes of high blood pressure drugs, and it can get confusing. As you know, I’m here as a resource.

You can’t feel blood pressure, so there’s only one way to know medicine or a lifestyle change is working: Consider buying a blood pressure cuff from our store so you can regularly check your blood pressure.

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

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Family History Fair The fourth annual Family History Fair on Saturday, March 14, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will feature topics that go beyond searching for ancestors on computer programs such as Family Search.org and Ancestry.com.

“We hope to show participants other ways they can use to find their ancestors and to enhance their family trees,” said History Center Director Dustan Martin. “We also want to get children and teenagers interested in learning more about their families and the history behind how they came to America, where early family members lived, and how they earned their living.”

This year’s Family History Fair will start with registration at 10 a.m. with activities running from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Refreshments will be served immediately following the event.

All activities will be at the church located on N.C. 14, just south of Eden.

“Past programs have centered on using various computer programs available to assist with developing family trees but this year, we decided to go more indepth to help participants make their family trees more historical and interesting by adding histories in story form and photos,” Martin said.

An example is the class to be presented by Published Genealogist Bea Mansfield of Reidsville and Renee Brisendine of Eden. The women are working on a special project for Find A

Grave. They visit area cemeteries and take pictures of the headstones not already recorded on the site. Many families cannot visit the cemeteries so the two women do the work for them.

Some researchers make special requests for certain graves to be photographed and these requests receive top priority, Mansfield said.

As a rule, the tombstones provide accurate dates for births and deaths and often other previously unknown family ancestors are found while “poking around” in a cemetery, Brisendine said.

After completing the photography phase in a cemetery, Mansfield uploads the pictures to the Find A Grave site. She also has started a virtual Veterans’ Cemetery on the site, highlighting all the men and women who fought for our country.

“This takes a lot of time and effort but is well worth it,” said Brisendine, a professional genealogist, who describes herself as a “foot genealogist.”

Not only does she help photograph cemetery tombstones but enjoys the good old-fashioned method of visiting courthouses and searching through documents such as wills, birth and death certificates, deeds and a variety of other old records. She visits communities, knocking on doors to find relatives who can give information about a particular family.

Cindy Farris plans to show participants how to upload pictures of ancestors to preserve and share them with others. Martha Lowery

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will teach the use of the Microsoft Paint Program to enhance pictures and bring out/remove faded image/details from old photographs.

Darcie Martin will work with children, helping them record interviews with their parents and other relatives sharing memories of their lives. The DVDs will be given to the families to take home. Adults also can participate in the interview process, Martin said.

Long-time genealogist Peggy Burton will have a display of her some of the hundreds of materials she has located on her family.

Burton has more than 100 books filled with her family history.

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

“Come learn about recording your family memories and history,” Martin said. “Learn about researching your ancestors. It is fun and it is addictive which explains why genealogy is the number one hobby in the United States.

“Families are welcome and refreshments will follow the activities,” Martin said, adding “There is no cost for this activity.”

For more information, call the Family History Center at 336627-7154 on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons or Assistant Director Nancy Johnson at 336-349-5697.

“Want to Go?” The free Family History Fair will start with registration at 10 a.m. with activities running from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 14, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints located at 4751 N.C. 14, just south of Eden.

Refreshments will be served immediately following the event.

Information: 336-627-7154 on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons or Assistant Director Nancy Johnson at 336-349-5697.

Class starts at 9:00 a.m. and lasts about 1 hour.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE10 sumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Rural Communities awarded grants North Carolina Secretary of Commerce John E. Skvarla III and Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Development Pat Mitchell have announced the recipients of the FY2015 Economic Development Competitive Grants for Underserved and Limited Resource Communities (ULRC). This program provides grants to local governments and non-profits totaling up to $1.75 million. The purpose of the ULRC Program is to encourage economic development activities, services or projects that benefit underserved populations and limited resource communities across the state. The program is administered by the Rural Economic Development Division of the North Carolina Department of Commerce.

“The goal of these grants is to make sure that North Carolina’s rural communities have the necessary funds available to carry out projects to help the local economy,” said Secretary Skvarla. “All of the projects selected will help make a difference in each community.”

Rockingham County Piedmont Conservation Council received a grant for the project: the Piedmont Quilt Trails: Promiting Agricultural Heritage and Economic Development.

There are six project categories funded by the program: agriculture, health care, cultural & performing arts, small business development, planning and coastal projects.

Eligible applicants are units of local government (defined as “city, county, or consolidated city-county” NC GS 160A-470) or 501(c) 3 non-profits located in either a Tier 1 or Tier 2 county, or a rural census tract in a Tier 3 county. The ULRC Program gives priority to organizations that Demonstrate established business involvement and community partnership; match funds and/or have at least one other significant source of funding; demonstrate independent fundraising to achieve financial sustainability; and plan to use award funds to engage in activity that improves/enhances an aspect of a local economy A total of 39 ULRC Grants were awarded.

NCDA Pesticide Exams Provided by Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Service. Held at the Rockingham County Agricultural Center located at 525 NC Hwy. 65, Reidsville (Old Wentworth School Building).

This event will be held on March 18, 2015. The exam is at 1 p.m.

For more information contact Kathryn Holmes, Horticulture Agent 336-342-8230. Study manuals order form is at http://ipm.ncsu.edu/pesticidesafety/orderform.pdf. Call NCDA & CS/ Pesticide Sections at 919-733-3556 to confirm what licensing category is needed. On-line exam registration for can be found at http://www.ncagr.gov/SPCAP/pesticides/index.htm.

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Draper World War II Veteran Passes

By Tia Juana S. Yeatts Robert Edward Bolick died peacefully in his sleep on January 5, 2015, in Baltimore, Maryland. he was born on April 22, 1924 to Lester W. and Maggie B. Bolick of Eden (Draper).

His wife of more than 60 years, Theresa Giordano, predeceased him. He worked for the city of Baltimore until his retirement.

As an eighteen year old, Bolick left Draper High School in November 1943, to join the U.S. Army Air Corps and trained in camps of the Army Aircraft Industrial Industries to become a mechanic. 1942 was the year that China lost the Burma Road, its last remaining supply line to the out side world, due to the invasion of Burma by Japanese troops.

The United States determined that a continuous flow of military supplies into China had to resume to enable the Chinese Army and the U.S. Army in China to remain effective and keep pressure on Japanese occupational troops. the only means left for getting supplies to China was by air.

Pfc. Bolick became a part of the ATC (Air Transport Command) and flew more than forty-eight missions over the Hump described as a perilous Himalayan no-man’s land that became a graveyard for hundreds of fearless WWII flyers who battled Japanese fighters, impossible weather, and a treacherous supply route. The bulk fuel transport planes carried thousands of gallons of gasoline.

It was on one of these hazardous missions that Pfc. Bolick had to bail out of his plane and subsequently spend several months in the field hospital recovering from his injuries.

Following this, he was returned to his unit and resumed the performance of his duties.

While Pfc. Robert Bolick was stationed in the India-Burma Theatre of war, his brother Pfc. Pervy Bolick was serving his country in Europe in the 324th Infantry of the 83rd Division.

According to a news article that appeared in The Leaksville News at the time, Pfc. Pervy Bolick, age 30, paid the supreme sacrifice on December 20, 1944, one year after his induction into the Army.

A telegram from the U.S. War Department stated that he died in a hospital in Belgium from injuries sustained during the famous Battle of the Bulge in Germany.

When the war dead were returned to the “Tri-Cities” (Leaksville, Spray, Draper), Pfc. Bolick was one of the first to be returned. The funeral was conducted at the Draper Methodist Church, and the burial with full military service concluded at the cemetery by the Draper Legion Post.

Following the three-volley salute, the American Flag was presented to Bolick’s widow.

As a young child I remember standing at Dan View Cemetery on that cold, dreary, rainy day listening to the mournful sound of “Taps” being played. Even today, after seven decades, when I here Taps I am reminded of my uncle

Betty Bolick Wright, Eden; Susanne Clifton, Brevard, NC; Julia Cramer, Fl., and a host of great and great-great nieces and nephews; and a brother-in-law, Christopher M. Giordano, Baltimore, Md. who is currently in Afghanistan with the Corp of Army Engineers. Giordano was granted emergency leave of absence to return home and handle the funeral arrangements of Bolick.

I am indebted to my sister, Eleanor Robertson, who discovered among our mothers’ possessions, a box containing photos and a dry crumbling scrapbook dating to the early 1940’s. Most of the details in this article were

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who gave his life for his country.

It was sometime later when the Draper Rotary Club named six new streets for the Draper men who had lost their young lives in World War II. During WWII, 16 million Americans served in the military, and today the number of surviving vets stands at one million.

According to statistics 400 vets die each day. We are blessed that these men and women won our country’s freedom while risking their own lives, and in many cases giving their lives. We should honor and pray for our military serving today to protect us from terrorists who are trying aggressively to destroy the United States of America.

Pfc. Robert Bolick was one of those who were able to return from the War and resume his life for 70 more years. Another brother, Charlie, and his sister Ruby Samuels preceded Bolick in death. He is survived by one sister, Gerry B. Clifton of Middleton, Florida; five nieces: Tia Juana S. Yeatts, Tappahannock, Va.; Eleanor Samuels Robertson, Cascade, Va;

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obtained from the news articles that Mother kept throughout the war years.

A note of interest: A man named Clayton Kuhles has made eight trips in the Himalayas, hiking over the rugged terrain searching for missing U.S. planes and crew. So far, in eight trips, he has located 22 crashes and positively identified 193 U.S. airmen previously classified as missing in action. It is said that U.S. Airmen flew more than 150,000 trips to China to supply national forces fighting the Japanese.

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H PAGE 14 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, MARCH 2015 Historic Tax Continued From Page 5 HTC program projects that the state historic rehabilitation tax credit would attract 2.5 times more jobs at the same cost to the state treasury as an equivalent across the board tax reduction.

(McHugh, September 2013.)

• The economic impact of an HTC-driven project comes in the short-term through the construc-

tion stage and in the long-term through the operation of the businesses that locate in the newly rehabilitated historic building.

• The economic impact lasts long after the tax credits are exhausted (currently 5 to 9 years carryover for the North Carolina credit), with additional revenue generated back to the state general fund

Bright White Notes

by Ken White

“First Times” WE have a new boss here at the YMCA and he asked me to run to Lowes’ Hardware Store.

When I came back I told him maybe next he should send someone with more knowledge of a hardware store, we all laughed.

My father did try and teach me to be handy I swear he did, than he told me to make sure I had good friends who could help me. I am just not handy with tools. I have laughed at many jokes about how I just don’t get it. Now if you turn me loose in the kitchen, the sewing room or outside I am good. Just don’t give me a hammer.

If you believe society this makes me less of a man. I disagree. I think times are changing and men are taking on many task in the home and in life that they never have before. Unfortunately the boys of today look to Pop Culture and an assortment of “stars” to fill the role models that Dads used to fill. TV is a façade.

It is a sales pitch. You see bright lights and good looking people, but you don’t see what happens when the cameras are off. You don’t see what happens when these Pop Culture “gods” return to their lives of mere mortals.

Pop culture wants to sell you a picture of what a true man is, they want to sell you the belief that it is all fun and glamorous.

Low characters and no integrity, it no longer takes talent and hard work to be famous, or a role

White model. I see it every day, boys who want to be good, but they lack a direction. Boys who buy into the façade that the right shoes or phone will make people respect them, boys who watch people like Kanye West on the Grammy’s and think he was funny when he interrupted the show.

Don’t let Pop Culture tell you how to be a man. They don’t know anything about the subject.

Men are loyal. Men are honest.

Men respect and honor other people. A man goes out and finds a soul mate, and vows to love them for the rest of their life.

I want to teach my sons that they don’t have to be big and strong, they don’t have to be cool and athletic, they don’t have to play guitar or fix cars. These area all good things, but they don’t define a man. A man is defined by how he treats those that he loves, by how he keeps his promises, and how he protects and serves others. Emerson said, “Shallow men believe in luck or circumstance.

Strong men believe in cause and effect.” In the end, only three things really matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you. I may not be able to change the oil in my car, but I can make a chicken soup that cures everything. I am good with that.

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through withholding and income taxes (from construction workers and permanent on-site employees) and sales taxes (construction materials and on-site sales of goods).

• The HTC program incentivizes historic redevelopment in communities from large cities to small towns and rural areas. For example, the $20.3 million privately funded, HTC-driven redevelopment of the former Golden Belt textile mill in Durham created 400 jobs; the building is now home to 80 commercial tenants, and 37 apartments. Twenty rehabbed historic buildings in downtown Mount Airy (population 10,000) host 42 businesses and 172 permanent full-time jobs.

TAX REVENUE (LOCAL AND STATE) • HTC rehabilitations provide a direct net benefit to the state general fund. An HTC project is like an annuity investment for the state of North Carolina.

• HTC rehabilitations not only bring once vacant or underutilized buildings back to life, but also dramatically increase their property values and local property tax revenue from them. For Wake Forest BioTech Place in downtown Winston-Salem, once an RJ Reynolds tobacco warehouse, the property tax valuation went from $3.7 million to $59.4 million, a 16-fold increase. In North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Hosiery Mill (now 31 owneroccupied residential units) went from $75,000 to $8 million in valuation, a truly exponential increase.

COMPETITIVENESS / REAL ESTATE MARKET ISSUES • The historic tax credit is well understood by banks and financial institutions. It is incorporated into property pro formas for redevelopment purposes, and is considered to be equity in a building that would otherwise have zero value pre-rehabilitation. There is no other less risky, more efficient way for the state to encourage re-investment into North Carolina’s heritage buildings and historic cores than a state historic tax credit, which piggybacks onto the existing federal credit.

• Out-of-state investors have been attracted to North Carolina for this innovative program, particularly for reuse of abandoned manufacturing properties.

• Currently all of North Carolina’s neighbors with a state income tax system have state historic tax credit programs, competitive with or exceeding what North Carolina offers. (Virginia consistently ranks in the top 2 states nationally for number of completed historic tax credit projects; South Carolina now offers dual historic and abandoned building tax credits.) Even states without state income tax offer a state historic tax credit program, most notably Texas through a transferable credit based on the state franchise tax.

Given the greater expense of rehabilitating an older building with staying power versus building new construction, the historic tax credit evens the playing field cost-wise. Developers report that the federal tax credit is insufficient to make the numbers work otherwise for investing in historic buildings.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE12 -03/26/15 - Thursday - Huntsville Elementary School - 2020 Sardis Church Rd., Madison - To Make an Appt: Call School Office@6436968 - 1:30pm-6pm -03/28/15 - Saturday - Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church - 361 Mt. Carmel Church Rd., Reidsville - To Make an Appt: Contact Susan @342-4850 - 10:00am-2:00pm -03/31/15 - Tuesday - Grace Baptist Church - 3097 US Hwy 311, Madison - To Make an Appt: Call Church Office@427-3494 3:00pm-7:30pm The above schedule is subject to change. Appointments are recommendedPlease call the American Red Cross at 349-3434 if you have any questions.

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County Manager Honors County Citizen “Boss of the Month” – Keith Thompson of Stoneville Local citizens are top priorities for Rockingham County Government. Every month, County Manager Lance Metzler thanks and honors a local citizen by showcasing him/her as "Boss of the Month."

Metzler announced today he is honoring Keith Thompson of Stoneville as "Boss of the Month.”

"Our Rockingham County citizens are Thompson very special to all of us in Rockingham County Government," Metzler said.

"I thought this would be a great idea to show citizens we appreciate them and to always remind County employees our real bosses and ultimate responsibility is to SERVE local citizens."

Each month, candid photos are shot of citizens visiting the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth. One photo is selected to be highlighted by Rockingham County Government as "Boss of the Month." Several framed photos of the "Boss of the Month" are displayed in the Governmental Center, via social media, and: MyRockingham CountyNC.com

RiverBank Fund seeking to offer grants The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region (CFDRR) announced on February 2, 2015, online grant applications are now open for the RiverBank Fund. The Fund was established last year to gather donations throughout Virginia and North Carolina earmarked for the protection and revitalization of the Dan River Grant applications must be completed online at RiverBank Fund.org from by March 20, 2015. Nonprofit 501c3 organizations and governmental entities including towns and public schools can apply. Projects should primarily benefit the Dan River Basin, including Patrick, Henry, Pittsylvania, Halifax, Mecklenburg counties and City of Danville (VA) and Stokes, Caswell, Rockingham Counties (NC). Anticipated grant ranges are $5,000 - $50,000 with opportunities for possible larger regional grant awards.

The RiverBank Fund’s mission is to steward resources and provide community support to assure The Dan River is beautiful, protected and central to the recreational and economic well-being of our region for generations to come.

Eligible programs should address at least one of the five focus areas: 1 - Responsibly address water quality for regional residents and companies.

2 - Encourage new development that ecologically features the River.

3 - Improve the cleanliness of the River and the Basin and help protect it from environmental threats.

4 - Increase access to the River for family-friendly sports, recreation and entertainment.

5 - Effectively promote the River to build regional pride and encourage tourism.

Donations to the RiverBank Fund are also being sought from individuals, organizations and businesses that have interest in helping to improve the quality andcaliber of life all along the Dan

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Reidsville & Wentworth ADTS Receives BCBS Foundation Nonprofit Excellence Award Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County (formerly Council on Aging) has just been named a winner of the William J. Bennington Healthy Community Institute Nonprofit Excellence Award for 2015.

This award, presented by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation recognizes a Healthy Community Institute (HCI) participating organization that achieved strong results after attending HCI in the areas of strategic planning, board engagement and individual donor development for increased sustainability. William J. Bennington (Bill) co-founded Healthy Community Institute and remained a core faculty member throughout the program’s 14-year tenure. The award was named after him in 2008 in

recognition of his dedication and vision in supporting nonprofits and teaching the fundamentals that make organizations more effective. Bennington retired as Vice President of Training for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina in 2003; however, he continues to provide consulting services focused on organizational development disciplines to corporations and nonprofit organizations across the country.

ADTS Executive Director, T. Lee Covington states “We are thrilled to receive this award and the $10,000 that comes with it! This award is recognition of the strong team effort that involves our staff and volunteer leadership.”

Aging, Disability and Transit Services is a private nonprofit agency whose mission is to

enhance the quality of life for individuals by empowering them to achieve optimum health and well-being, independence and participation in the community.

This mission is accomplished through providing an array of community services including Home Care (Private Pay, CAP-DA, PCS, Home & Community Care Block Grant), Meals on Wheels (partially funded by United Way), Meals With Friends Nutrition Sites, LEAF Center Adult Day Care/Day Health, RCATS Public Access Transportation, Rockingham County skat bus public transit, Volunteer Services, Companion Care Services, Advocacy and Referral Services and the Center for Active Retirement.

FREE Chronic Disease Self-Management Offered at Reidsville Library The Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce they will be offering Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions, a chronic disease self-management workshop, FREE to Rockingham County residents. The program will take place for two and a half hours a week for six weeks beginning Tuesday, March 3rd at 2:00 pm at the Reidsville Public Library, Wrenn Room (204 West Morehead Street, Reidsville).

The program offers an enjoyable way to enhance quality of life by showing participants how to manage their chronic health conditions, such as high blood pressure, pain, depression, arthritis, and diabetes.

Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions empowers partici-

pants through a greater understanding of physical activity, healthy eating, and stress management. Participants will learn about healthy eating, exercise, how to navigate through the healthcare system, improving communication with health care providers and family as well as how to manage medications correctly. By practicing decisionmaking techniques and weekly actions plans, participants typically gain the confidence required to take back control of their lives. Developed by Stanford University, the nationwide program has a 20 year reputation of proven benefits for participants.

Chronic conditions can be successfully managed with education and a commitment to healthy lifestyle changes with

Aviation Machinist Pathway program offered at RCC Rockingham Community College will offer an Aviation Machinist Pathway program of study to current high school students beginning fall semester 2015. A unique partnership between RCC, Rockingham County Schools, Junior Achievement, East Carolina University, HAECO Aviation, PEMMCO Manufacturing, and Machine Specialties, Inc. will provide the opportunity for students to participate in an educational pathway designed for careers in the aviation industry.

Students who enter the Aviation Machining Pathway have the potential to earn a high school diploma and a certificate from RCC by the end of their senior year in high school. Upon graduation, these students will be prepared to enter the workforce or to continue the program at

RCC with the goal of earning an Associate in Applied Science – Computer Integrated Machining.

Throughout the process, students will receive work- based learning experiences, career counseling, and will earn industry-recognized credentials.

“Ultimately, we want to get students in Rockingham County into high-wage, high-skill jobs that are in demand,” said RCC President Dr. Mark Kinlaw.

Anytime local business and industry can partner with educational institutions to close the skills gap in our workforce, the county makes progress.”

Discussions with local business and industry, county officials, and Rockingham County Schools began this fall and the group soon learned that a pathway such as this enhance our workforce.

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Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to being a community resource for helping those who are at risk for or have been diagnosed with chronic conditions live well. To register or for more information about Living Healthy please call 336.342.8149 or 336.342.8258.

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

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

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

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

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

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Families Gear Up For “Go Far”

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 “GO FAR” is the buzz word among our Rockingham County elementary and middle school students. Throughout the county, children, coaches and families are gearing up for the fifth year of the GO FAR: Go Out For A Run program. GO FAR is a character development and fitness program designed to address the childhood obesity epidemic in North Carolina through a combination of physical activity and education on healthy nutrition. Throughout the course of the 10 week program, children train to compete in a 5K road race through twice weekly afterschool running clubs.

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

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

We are thrilled to announce that we have 100% participation from Rockingham County Schools grades K-8 that will be offering afterschool running clubs this year.

Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in North Carolina. Here are just a few of the facts: · In North Carolina, over 30% of children are either overweight or obese giving North Carolina the 5th worst ranking in the United States for childhood obesity among children ages 1018. · Rockingham County’s childhood obesity statistics are even worse than the state averages. According to the North

Carolina Nutrition and Physical Activity Surveillance System (NC-NPASS), in 2009, 43% of children ages five to eleven in Rockingham County were either overweight or obese. · Overweight children have a 70-80% chance of becoming overweight or obese adults. · Obesity in adulthood increases the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, sleep apnea, arthritis, and general poor health. ·Obesity affects learning as well as health. There are more than 25 scientific studies that show a positive relationship between a child’s level of physical activity as a factor of overall health and academic achievement. Children who are more active and generally healthier tend to perform better academically.

In response to these statistics, the Rockingham County Partnership for Children (RCPC) chose to sponsor the GO FAR: Go Out For A Run program. GO FAR has grown tremendously since it began in Rockingham County in 2011. More than 800 children, family members and community runners completed last year’s 5K event and over 175 completed the one mile fun run.

Every child who participates in the program is encouraged to run in the race regardless of their family’s ability to pay the entry fee. RCPC is able to waive the participation fee for students for whom the cost would be a barrier to participation due to the gen-

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The Rockingham GO FAR 5K and One Mile Fun Run event will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Reidsville High School and is open to the community. The fun run begins at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K starts at 9:15 a.m at Reidsville High School’s football stadium. If you would like to participate in the race you can get more information or sign up at www.rockinghamkids.org/go-far or by contacting April Cox at the Rockingham County Partnership for Children office at 336-3429676 ext. 207.

As always, we welcome sponsorships to keep this program alive and growing in the county. We would love to discuss with any business how you can be involved. A new feature at the race event this year will be the Community Showcase where local businesses and organizations will be present to share information, give free products, or provide free services or demonstrations to children and their families. If you are interested in being a part of this showcase, please contact April Cox or Brooke Fuller at 336-342-9676.

Cone Health promotes Morgan to President of Medical Group William T. Morgan, MD, has been promoted to the newly created role of president for Morgan Cone Health Medical Group. In his new role, Morgan will continue to serve as the chief medical officer, but will also assume executive oversight for operations of the organization which has 100 offices across the Triad. The promotion is part of a reorganization of Cone Health Medical Group into 15 care divisions, each having an administrative and medical director.

Morgan is a member of Cone Health’s Leadership Council. He came to Cone Health Medical Group in March 2013 as executive medical director.

Cone Health Medical Group is a physician-lead network of specialty and primary care medical practices comprised of close to 500 doctors and health care professionals. Cone Health Medical Group is part of Cone Health.

Donations to the RiverBank Fund are also being sought from individuals, organizations and businesses that have interest in helping to improve the quality andcaliber of life all along the Dan River. Donations may be made online atRiverBankFund.org. The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is a public 501c3 charity that serves a region from Martinsville/Henry County through Mecklenburg County in Virginia as well as the neighboring North Carolina counties. The footprint of the Foundation and its experience in administering grant funds allowed the RiverBank Fund to be established quickly and efficiently. RiverBank Fund now accepting online grant applications

The Tar Heel Voices

Tar Heel Voices entertain guests at McMichael "Tar Heel Voices” is UNC's oldest co-ed a cappella group, performed in concert in February at McMichael High School.

Since its founding in 1988, THV has been an important part of the University's music community. With its diverse membership and eclectic repertoire, THV continues to entertain audiences on campus and in the community, performing at everything from charity and sporting events, schools, weddings and the North Carolina Governor's Inaugural Ball. THV records an album every other year, has won several local competitions and tours the country annually.

THV is a close group of students bonded by music and friendship, and they will continue to carry on a lasting and growing tradition forever remaining "sixteen hearts, one voice."

Mary Alice McMillan is a senior member of THV and comusic director. In addition, she is a recent graduate of the McMichael High School Choral program, where she excelled and represented McM HS in NC Honors Chorus, All-State and AllCounty Chorus.

Admission costs benefited the McMichael Choral Boosters.

Illegal dumping is a crime, call trash hotline!

Rockingham County’s Code Enforcement wants to prevent and stop illegal dumping in Rockingham County, NC. Code Enforcement Officer Kelly Howell said, “We want to get our telephone number and emails out to the public so they can report Fines up to $500 illegal dumping and illegal a day for violators dump sites in Rockingham County. People need to under- dumping solid waste, stand that illegal dumping is a furniture, tires crime!”

Code Enforcement Officer Ben Curry said, “We get calls every day from residents reporting illegal dumping of solid waste, furniture and tires. But we’d like to receive even more reports.”

Code Enforcement Officers also emphasize to residents that they can anonymously report illegal dumping. Violations may be reported by any person by phone at the Trash Hotline 336.342.8300; by email to bcurry@co.rockingham.nc.us or khowell@co.rockingham.nc.us; or by clicking the "file a complaint" link

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Don Wright receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine award The State Board of Elections today announced that Gov. Pat McCrory has awarded Don Wright The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one the state’s most prestigious civilian honors.

Wright recently retired from his post as longtime general counsel to the Board of Elections. He is a 30-year veteran of state government.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to have served the people of North Carolina and for the many friends I’ve made along the way,” said Wright.

Wright practiced law in Goldsboro and started a family with his wife, Julie, before joining the Department of Insurance as a deputy commissioner in 1985. Wright transitioned to the Department of Justice in 1991, where he remained until joining the State Board of Elections as its general counsel in 2000.

“Wright has provided consistent support to the 100 county boards of election and helped to improve elections administration in our state,” said Executive Director Kim Westbrook Strach.

“His absence will be deeply felt.”

Wright plans to re-enter private practice in Apex, focusing on elections-related issues.

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Matthews is described as dedicated student/athlete.

RCC Student Honored With Academic Excellence Award Michael A. Matthews, of McLeansville has been selected as the 2015 Academic Excellence Award recipient for Rockingham Community College. Matthews, whose academic average is currently a 4.0, is on track to earn an Associate in Science this spring.

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

Matthews graduated from Vandalia Christian School in Greensboro and explained that RCC was the right choice for him after high school graduation because he could continue to play baseball and enjoy the benefits of being part of a team while getting an education. Both his brother and mother were RCC graduates, so Matthews felt comfortable knowing the atmosphere on campus would be welcoming.

“I have built friendships with a couple of my instructors during my time at RCC and they have been able to give me helpful

advice regarding the path that I should take in the near future,” said Matthews.

When nominating Matthews for the honor, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Developmental Mathematics, Melissa Totten, wrote, “In my class, Michael consistently had the top average, performing excellent in class and in the lab setting.”

Totten describes Matthews as a dedicated student-athlete who spends several hours per week on the field, in the gym, and traveling for games, all the while gaining the admiration of his teammates for his dedication on the field and in the classroom.

When he is not in the classroom or on the baseball field, Matthews works in RCC’s Learning Center as a biology and chemistry tutor.

After graduation, Matthews plans to continue his education at a 4-year university and pursue a career as a physician’s assistant.

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Also, come meet with their Health Coach, as she offers a variety of programs to members including: exercise programs, group fitness classes, nutrition classes, motivational health coaching, and more! $30/6 Months - City Residents $60/6 Months - Non-City Residents Must be 18 or older to join.

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Rockingham County Reading Association asks you and your family to Catch the Reading Bug by visiting the free Community Reading Festival at Rockingham County Middle School. This 8th annual event will be held Saturday, March 14th from 9am - 2pm.

This years event will feature a Scholastic® Book Fair for all ages, a special “Book Hook” make and take session, as well as book Character visits, Story time with Author Kim Norman and many Activity Tables.

For more information on this family FREE event call 342-8588.

Joe Wright, CPA PLLC located at 1203 B Northup St., Reidsville had their ribbon cutting on February 11, 2015.

You can call Joe Wright, CPA PLLC for an appointment any time; any day. They are in the office on Monday - Wednesday - Friday from 9am-4:30pm.

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SKAT public transportation service is coming to Western Rockingham County! The bus will run Monday - Saturday from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. on a 1 hour loop with fixed stops in Madison, Mayodan and Stoneville. Riders will also be able to catch a connector bus that will give them access to Wentworth, Reidsville and Eden. We are currently seeking public input on the route and stops. Please attend the SKAT meeting in your community so your voice can be heard.

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE16 is notified of the violation, instructed on possible solutions and given a time frame in which to have the violation corrected. Most complaints are resolved through voluntary compliance of the property owner. Officers can also cite violators through Notices of Violations or citations. Citations can result in legal action with court appearances and fines up to $500 per day.

Code Enforcement Officers enforce the Rockingham County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and the Solid Waste Ordinance (SWO).

Gail Bryson, Morgan Maness, 4-H Agent, Jessica Holland and Pam Holland at the NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference Banquet in Raleigh, NC on February 7, 2015.

Rockingham County 4-H Volunteer Awarded at Conference Four Rockingham County 4-H volunteer leaders attended the NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association Conference in Raleigh on February 7-8, 2015.

Two volunteers, Anna Micciulla and Gail Bryson attended workshops on youth development, 4-H curriculum and much more!

The exciting part of the conference was the awards banquet. Our county was represented proudly. Jessica Holland was awarded with the North Central District 4-H Volunteer of the Year Award. She won the award for all her dedicated service to the 4-H program in NC and especially the horse program.

Rockingham County 4-H has the greatest volunteers to support the program! We are so proud 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.

Earthday celebrated in County Earth Day is a worldwide celebrated holiday that reminds us to take care of our planet because it is our home.

The 2015 Leadership Rockingham Class is hosting the first ever Rockingham County Earth Day event, called Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Rockingham County.

It will take place on April 25, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Leaksville section of Eden. This event is designed to educate, inform, and share the environmental efforts that are made both by local companies and individuals towards best practices for the environment.

Organizations will display their environmentally sustainable practices both locally and globally. Exhibits from local farms, science clubs, schools, and churches will be part of the event as well as food vendors. Environmentally-friendly kid activities and rides will be enjoyed by all of our younger attendees.

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Madison/Mayodan & Stoneville Proposed Charter Amendment Ordinance The public will take notice the Council of the Town of Stoneville will conduct a public hearing at Stoneville Town Hall, 101 Smith St., Stoneville, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, concerning a proposed ordinance amending the Charter of the Town of Stoneville, as set forth in Charter 287 of the 1983 Session Laws of North Carolina, as amended, to implement four-year staggered terms of the Town Council. It is proposed that at the

regular municipal election to be held in 2015, the three candidates who receive the highest number of votes shall be elected for twoyear terms. At the regular municipal election to be held in 2017, and every four years thereafter, two members of the Council shall be elected to serve four year terms. At the regular municipal election to be held in 2019, and every four years thereafter, three members of the Governing Body shall be elected to four year

Box Tops for Education The Stoneville Public Library is accepting Box Tops for Education on behalf of Stoneville Elementary School. Each nonexpired Box Top earns 10 cents, which is used for field trips, library books, and classroom items. It can really add up so please help Stoneville

Elementary by placing your Box Tops into the Stoneville Library drop box in a sealed envelope.

The Library also accepts Labels for Education and used ink cartridges, all benefitting Stoneville Elementary School. Thanks for your support.

An Opportunity to Voice Your Concerns.

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Saturday, March 21, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints on N.C. 14 just south of Eden. The drive will run through Saturday, May 2.

Afterwards, some agency representatives will be collecting food at local grocery stores and other locations.

This year’s goal of 40,000 pounds will benefit seven agencies, said Food Drive Chairman Blake Dawson.

“Our agency representatives are concerned about meeting the needs of the hundreds of people who depend on what they get from the agencies,” he said. “As a result, we are going to need more help than ever in meeting this goal and are hoping new partners will join this year.”

Agencies are The American Red Cross, Cooperative Christian Ministries of Eden, Hands of God, which covers western Rockingham Co., Rockingham County Veterans Coalition, Reidsville Outreach, The Salvation Army of Eden and the Salvation Armies of Reidsville and Western Rockingham County.

More than 100 businesses, churches, organizations, fire departments, municipalities, hospitals and individuals will collect food from throughout the community to meet the drive’s goal.

Several schools have decided to

Annie Penn Hospital with Countywide Food Drive Chairman Blake Dawson at right. do their food drives in March because of the Easter holidays being the first week of April.

“We are going to need all the help we can get,” Dawson said.

“The needs are greater and we are asking everyone who can to become involved. We hope churches and organizations will conduct food drives in April and May even though they may have already conducted one in the past several months.

“The needs are there. We have parents no longer getting unemployment benefits struggling to provide the basics such as shelter, utilities and food to their children.”

“If you can only give two or three items, it all adds up to a lot at the end,” Dawson said, noting the drive will culminate with a countywide collection on May 2.

All food remains in Rockingham County and donors can designate the agency they want to receive their food.

Anyone wishing to become a partner or have their business or organization involved, as partners should contact Dawson at 336432-2843.

FACT SHEET 2015 • The American Red Cross food pantry: The total number of

households the Red Cross served in 2014 was 6911, or an average of 570 per month.

• The Cooperative Christian Ministries in Eden: Distributes food Wednesdays and Thursdays.

In 2014, assisted 2,057 families, including 3,297 adults and 2,213 children.

• The Hands of God, Western Rockingham County: Food distribution by appointment. Provided food to 793 families in 2013.

• Rockingham County Veterans Coalition: Assists Veterans and their families at pantry located in the National Guard Armory.

• Reidsville Outreach: Serves Rockingham County residents.

In 2013 the total was 6,408 families receiving food.

• The Salvation Army in Eden: Serves hot meals Mondays through Fridays and has food pantry. The pantry served 2,602 individuals in 2013 and 79 families for a total of 321 people in December. Between 1,300 and 1,500 meals are served monthly.

• The Salvation Army Food Pantry in Reidsville: Open Mondays through Fridays. In 2013, a total of 3,719 families including 12,524 individuals were assisted. In December, 1,317 families including 3,874 people were served.

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• Recycle or pay consequences The New Year has brought any number of new challenges

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The regulation states "single-family properties whose garbage contains more than 10 percent recyclables or food waste by volume would receive a notice on their garbage container and a $1 fine will be levied on their bimonthly garbage bill."

But there is a grace period until fines are actually imposed.

Residents will have until June to comply. But, beware. Until then, food waste law breakers will have to bear the shame of a highly visible, bright red sticker affixed to their garbage bins for all to see.

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More Than A Meal!

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Covington Since 1987, volunteers have been delivering hot meals to homebound older adults across Rockingham County. In fact, back in October, we celebrated our 1,000,000th delivered meal with special quest volunteer, NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon!

Without or more than 500 dedicated volunteers, this simply could not have happened.

This year, we are on target to deliver more than 60,000 meals to homebound older adults across our great county. While this sounds like a great thing, and it is, the fact remains that more than 150 seniors are waiting on and ever-growing waiting list for meals.

We are one of over 5,000 Meals on Wheels programs in every community across the country; urban, suburban and rural. Nationally, Meals on Wheels is a prime example of patient-centered care -- it is grassroots, home-grown and community- based. The specific and unique nutritional needs of each individual are at the center of the process.

Meals on Wheels helps older adults to live a life that is more nourished and independent, while supporting them to remain in their own homes as long as possible. We do this by providing daily visits, safety checks and nutritious meals that meet the dietary requirements for older adults. Our Meals help reduce unnecessary visits to the ER, hospitalization and premature institutionalization, which in turn reduce health care costs.

A typical Meals on Wheels recipient is around 75-years-old, lives alone and is in poor health.

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health conditions—such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. Shopping and/or preparing a meal is not an option. We regularly hear that the visit from a Meals on Wheels volunteer or staff member often as the only social contact or meal an older adult gets in a day.

In this time of ever-increasing healthcare costs, and hospitals focused on reducing readmissions, Meals on Wheels is a viable part of the conversation.

Whether meeting a long term need or just a short-term one to help through a transition, Meals on Wheels is part of the health care solution for older adults in our community. It saves money and it works!

Meals on Wheels America sponsored several pilot programs between Meals and Wheels programs and hospitals. Results showed readmission rates over a 30 day period of 6%, as compared to the national average of 15%-33%! Even before readmission rate penalties were the hot topic in the healthcare industry, Meals on Wheels America conducted a five-year Transition Care program with a large insurance company covering 36 states and over 135,000 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. The post-discharge savings for the first month yielded average savings of $1,000 per patient per month. The result… about a 33% savings per patient served compared to those who did not participate. Here’s the thing: we can provide a homebound older adult Meals on Wheels for an entire YEAR for the same cost as ONE day in the hospital or SIX DAYS

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Meals on Wheels America recently completed another groundbreaking study of the value of home-delivered meals.

ADTS was pleased to be one of 8 programs across the country selected to participate in this study. Initial returns are very promising and final results will be released later in February.

Meals on Wheels has regular contact with its recipients. They know where they are and how to find them. Volunteers and staff are trusted and are invited into people’s homes every day. We observe changes that may warrant attention from a family member, health care provider, or worse, emergency response.

Meals on Wheels volunteers have saved people’s lives.

With increasing older adult population (predicted to double over the next 20 years), the fact that we are all living longer, and the reality of ever-increasing health care costs, Meals on Wheels is a great option for supporting older adults to remain healthy and independent for as long as possible.

When you support Meals on Wheels, you support more than a meal. You make an investment that will provide enormous returns and benefits to your family, friends and neighbors. We are grateful for the continued support of the Rockingham community.

Our annual holiday mailing secured more than $14,000 in community donations, more than double last year! While that’s wonderful, our waiting list remains and we need more community support than ever. Last year alone, the Home & Community Care Block Grant, which funds Meals on Wheels and other important services to older adults, sustained a statewide cut of almost $1 million. We need you to help offset our local portion of that cut (approximately $25,000).

If you own or work for a business and have not taken advantage of our Corporate Partner program, do so today.

You gain exposure for your company and support Meals on Wheels and other valuable services that strengthen our community and enhance quality of life for Rockingham County residents. Mark your calendars for March 24th, our 4th Annual Eat Out…Help Out Restaurant Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels.

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

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Strong armed robbery sparks investigation Rockingham County Sheriff’s Investigators are still seeking leads in a reported Strong Armed Robbery that occurred on Monday January 12th around 5:40 p.m. at 340 Garrett Rd. Eden, N.C. On that day, Betty Cruise, 75, reported to Sheriff’s Deputies that she was walking from her car to her residence’s door with her purse and groceries in hand, when she was grabbed from behind by an unknown male subject wearing a toboggan pulled down low over his face. He also placed something against her back that she believes might have been a gun, though one was never actually seen

by Cruise during the attack.

The unknown attacker pushed Cruise to the ground and stole her purse, then ran away on foot. Shortly thereafter, she heard a vehicle nearby start and leave the area.

Investigators are asking anyone that may know anything about this robbery to call the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office at 336634-3232 or Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683.

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County Commissioners Honor Price The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners honored the contributions of Weldon Robert Price at its Feb. 2nd Board meeting.

Speaking on behalf of the Board, County Commissioner Keith Duncan, discussed the important role Price had played in Rockingham County and the State of caption North Carolina. Duncan presented his wife Anne Cochran Price and the Weldon family with a plaque which read: LEADERSHIP AWARD With Eternal Gratitude to WELDON R. PRICE A True Prominent Leader Of Prestigious and Dedicated Service to the Citizens of Rockingham County Presented in His Memory February 2, 2015 A native of Rockingham County, Price was a son of the late Robert L. and Bessie Turner Price and had lived in Rockingham County his entire life. He was a retired superintendent of American Tobacco Company and was a tobacco farmer. He was elected to six years on the Reidsville City Council, where he served as Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. He served twelve years as a County Commissioner and one term as a N.C. Senator.

Price was a former member of the Rockingham County Community College Board of Trustees, a former member of the Rockingham County Board of Health, a former Rockingham County Fire Commissioner and was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels for ten years. He was a U.S. Army Airborne Ranger veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of First Congregational Christian Church where he was a member of the Christian Service Committee.

He was a graduate of Lees-McRae College, where he served as Vice President of the student body and lettered in football. He later graduated from Elon College where he lettered in football. In 1975 he was named "Boss of the Year" by the American Business Women's Association.

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“On Golden Pond” Casts Married Actors as Long-wed Couple Coming in March, Rockingham County audiences can see a beloved movie come to life on the stage at Rockingham Community College as “On Golden Pond” makes its premiere with the Theatre Guild of Rockingham County.

“On Golden Pond” is remembered as an Oscar-winning 1981 film starring Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn. Stepping into those big shoes as Normand and Ethel Thayer are married actors Jon and Barb Young, who have been acting and directing with the Theatre Guild (TGRC) for more than 15 years. Barb was most recently seen on stage in last season’s “Dixie Swim Club” and Jon in “Peter Pan.” Both appeared together in “Annie” as, respectively, Miss Hannigan and Daddy Warbucks. This is one of the few times the couple has appeared extensively on stage together—and the first time playing husband and wife. Both Jon and Barb Young earned drama degrees and have professional theatre experience.

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“It’s really gratifying to play opposite one another in this play,” said Jon. “We met at a summer theatre in 1979 and our entire family acted together in some past productions with the Theatre Guild.”

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“On Golden Pond” was written by Ernest Thompson and first produced in the late 1970s.

Actress Jane Fonda saw it, purchased the film rights for her and her father Henry Fonda, which resulted in Academy Awards for the elder Fonda and Hepburn, as well as the screenplay.

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ories of weekends at the lake. I’m grateful the Guild has given me the opportunity to direct this production. The cast is doing a great job and I am very excited to present our version of this play.”

For those who are not acquainted with On Golden Pond, it’s the warm and witty story of retired couple Ethel and Norman Thayer, summer residents of a cottage in Maine. This year their adult daughter visits with her new boyfriend and his 13-year-old son. The turbulent relationship between father and daughter, the generation gap between young and old, and the difficulties facing a couple in the twilight years of a long marriage, all combine to give this play a unique insight into the modern family.

Making up the rest of the intimate cast are: Katie Barber in her TGRC debut as adult daughter Chelsea. A UNCG student, she has theatrical experience with DSI Comedy Theater in Chapel Hill.

Joseph Irving as fiancée Bill Ray, who appeared with TGRC this year in “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” and as Smee in last year’s “Peter Pan.” Jax Barham as young teen Billy Ray Jr., whose TGRC credits include “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” and “Tom Sawyer.”

Eric Smith as bachelor mailman Charlie Martin, who has 11 credits with TGRC including “Seussical.”

Performances for “On Golden Pond” are at Rockingham Community College’s Advanced Technologies Building auditorium, March 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:30 pm and 2:30 pm matinees on March 8 & 15. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.tgrcnc.com or call 627-0228.

Now in its 26th season, TGRC finishes out the season after “On Golden Pond” with “Shrek – The Musical.”

Auditions for that production are April 17 at 6:30 pm & April 18 at 2:00 pm at Rockingham County High School. Performances for Shrek are June 19-21 & 26-28.

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Moss Street Elementary held its Family Reading Night on February 3, 2015. Students and parents participated in activities that focused on the book “Sideways Stories from Wayside School.”

In chapter 1 of Sideways Stories from Wayside School, Mrs. Gorf tells the students that if they don’t behave she will turn them all into apples. She would wiggle her right ear, then the left- stick out her tongue and BOOM- you were an apple.

Students were able to make their own apples out of a paper plate that turned into a pocket holder for flash cards.

Parents read with their kids about Mrs. Jewls and Joe in chapters 2 and 3! Parents and students enjoyed the reading corner where they could find a quiet place, snuggle up and read!

In chapter 3, Joe is struggling with the subject of math and has to stay in for recess to get some extra help from his teacher. Students and parents participated in the math station. This station allowed students to get some extra practice in an area of math they needed to work on.

In Chapter 9 of Sideways Stories from Wayside School, you will meet Maurecia. Maurecia loves ice cream, but she eats it so much that she runs out of new flavors to try. This chapter was reflected in the ice cream station. Parents and students were able to help themselves to making an ice cream sundae any way they liked it!

Kindergarten registration will be held April 6 - May 1 at 15 schools across Rockingham County. Schools holding kindergarten registration are Bethany, Central, Dillard, Douglass, Draper, Huntsville, Leaksville-Spray, Lincoln, Monroeton, Moss Street, New Vision, South End, Stoneville, Wentworth, and Williamsburg.

Children must be age 5 on or before August 31, 2015, to be eligible to attend kindergarten. Parents may still register their child prior to the first day of school on a walk-in basis.

Parent information needed for Kindergarten Registration: ▪ Certified Birth Certificate ▪ Immunization Record ▪ Proof of residence (street address) Students should register at their home school regardless of whether they plan to apply for a transfer out-of-district. Transfer forms will be available on March 23, 2015 at schools and the Central Office. (*Students wishing to enroll at New Vision Magnet School may enroll directly at New Vision, however, must still complete a transfer form.)

The following schools have designated additional specific times for registration (in addition to the open registration dates):For more infor-

Schools 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 2015 - 2016 school year, please note the following important dates and information: • March 23, 2015 - 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, 2015 - All employees transfer applications due.

• May 1, 2015 - All applications due. Applications received after • May 1, 2015 will be placed on a waiting list.

• June 11, 2015 -(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 12, 2015 - Assignment letters for applications received by May 1, 2015 will be mailed.

• August 28, 2015 - Assignment letters for applications received after June 12, 2015 and applications on waiting list will be mailed.

Parents/Guardians with questions, or who need more information about school assignment transfers, can contact Jessica Isley at the Rockingham County Schools’ Central Office at 336.627.2622 or by email at jisley@rock.k12.nc.us.

Please note dates are subject to change due to inclement weather and/or make-up days. 

Some of the 4-Hers that attended the North Central District 4-H Winterest event and went ice skating.

got to choose bowling or ice skating as their afternoon activity.

The youth got a chance to bowl or skate and had a great time socializing with other youth from 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 http://rockingham.ces.ncsu.edu.

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Local 4-H students attend Winterfest On January 31, 2015 eleven of the Rockingham County 4Hers attended the North Central District 4-H Winterfest in Guilford County. Rockingham County 4-Hers; Emily Holmes, Alice Holmes, Xio Micciulla, Franco Neal, Ella Kirkman, Ella Green, Morgan Yow, Joseph Yow, Amber Johnson, Erika Padron and Catherine Fulcher attended the event. The youth completed the Reality Store workshop, held a district wide business meeting and completed a community service project.

After the workshop and business meeting were over the youth

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall

Roy Thompson retires from city after 34 years of service

By Rodney Carter, Solid Waste Superintendent

City of Eden supports Go Red for Women

The City of Eden lost a valuable long-time employee in February when Roy Thompson retired from the Solid Waste Department. Throughout his 34 years working for the city, Roy served as a laborer, brush hauler and knuckle boom operator.

He has seen many changes happen, mostly in the upgrade of automated equipment. He most enjoyed driving a garbage truck, which allowed him to work four 10-hour days and take Wednesdays off.

Roy’s hobbies are hunting, fishing and playing horseshoes. He looks forward to doing more of those and relaxing after his retirement. He also looks forward to spending time with his family, including wife Mildred, daughter Lisa and three grandchildren.

By Mary McGuire, Health Coach

The City of Eden once again supported the American Heart Association’s efforts to raise awareness for heart disease by participating in the Go Red for Women movement, which takes place every February. Heart disease is the number one killer in women, causing one in three deaths each year, and is more deadly than all forms of cancer.

Risk for heart disease can be heightened by many things such as lack of physical activity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and excess weight. However, heart disease can affect women of all ages, health status and race. Many women feel that if heart disease runs in the family there is nothing

they can do. Symptoms of heart disease often go unnoticed in women because they often do not experience the typical chest pain that is associated with a heart attack. Instead, women might experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain.

Luckily, there are plenty of things that women can do to keep themselves, and their hearts, healthy.

Simple measures such as increasing exercise and making healthy food choices can have a great impact.

To help raise awareness for this disease, the City of Eden dec-

Our Dan River is thriving On Jan. 27, the City of Eden, Rockingham County Tourism Development, Environmental Protection Agency, Duke Energy and Dan River Basin Association

orated the sign outside of City Hall with red dresses and red lights that lit up at night. City employees also dressed in red on National Wear Red Day, which was Feb. 6. These efforts were to remind not only city employees, but members of the community as well about the prevalence of heart disease among women. Whether male or female, we all have a mother, sister, daughter, wife or friend that might be affected by this disease, so encouraging awareness and positive heart health is important not just in February, but all year.

Fisher retires from city’s Street Department

By Darren Gatewood, Street Superintendent

By Mike Dougherty, Economic Development Director

teamed to present the latest information on the Dan River at an event called the State of Our Rivers. These entities wanted to present the factual information

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about the Dan River to counteract the avalanche of media coverage, much of it sensational and incomplete.

This is the information that was presented at the State of Our Rivers event: From the EPA: EPA samplings from September and November of 2014 reveal that there have been no exceedances of human health or ecological screening thresholds for contaminants associated with coal ash and that the water quality is comparable to its conditions pre-spill.

From North Carolina State University: An April 2014 study by this university detailed the river’s suitability to be used for crops and livestock.

From Alderman Environmental Services: This is one of the nation’s leading mussel experts and they concluded from their November 2014 study that mussel life on the river is flourishing. Ten species were identified during the study as thriving in the Dan River, and two extremely rare species were observed that had not been seen before in the Roanoke River Basin.

From the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR): A November 2014 study found macroinvertebrates, a key indicator of the river’s health, were healthy up and down the Dan River. DENR sampled locations upstream and downstream of the Dan River Steam Station and found populations to be in excellent condition.

It should be noted that the coal ash spill took place 3.5 miles

from and on the other side of a dam from the City of Eden raw water intake. Eden’s water supply was never negatively affected and the EPA has also confirmed that the safety of the City of Danville, Va., water was never in question.

Ninety-five percent of Eden’s river recreation was never affected by this spill. Rockingham County is blessed with four rivers — the Dan, Smith, Mayo and Haw. Only a limited section of one of those rivers was impacted by the incident.

Eden and Rockingham County are actively promoting their abundant and safe recreational water resources in 2015. We hope you take advantage of the many river outfitters in our county and spend a day on the Dan, Smith, Mayo or Haw rivers. You will be amazed at the scenery, wildlife and peaceful surroundings that are all part of the excellent state of our rivers.

After 23 years of service, Johnny Fisher retired in February from the City of Eden. Johnny last worked in the Street Department, but had previously been assigned to Collection and Distribution and had assisted in Solid Waste. The City of Eden is sad to lose someone so knowledgeable about the operation of each department.

Johnny has dedicated his life to serve and help others. He started out working for the City of Charlotte as a laborer and worked his way up to operating equipment in his 15 years of service there. He moved to Eden from Charlotte, along with his wife Lisa and son Matt, to be closer to his in-laws.

Johnny has been an asset to the City of Eden, tackling any job assigned to him with dedication and pride. He always gave a helping hand and kept a good attitude toward his co-workers and the city’s residents. Working alongside Johnny as part of a crew, I have personally noted that his outlook was always to get the job done and heard him say many times that no matter what the job was, there was no reason to complain but the crew should get it done and move on to the next task.

Aside from his work as a city employee, Johnny has served the community for 15 years as an Eden volunteer fireman where he was certified to be on the Confined Space Team. His willingness to help others, whether on a fire call or in a city department, will be greatly missed.

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EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MIDGET LEAGUE TAR HEELS Kneeling L to R - Rion Martin, A. C. Cohen & Ben Hauserman. Standing L to R - Bob Hauserman, Tylon Lee, Rogdric Clodfelter & Tristen Smith. At Rear Coach Jim Martin and Coach Roni Gauldin.

EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT SENIOR LEAGUE CELTICS Kneeling L to R - Jordan Brim, Mason Sams, J'reik Lowe, Desean Randolph & Dominique Lowe. Standing L to R - Tysean Kellam, Treyvon Brown, Shermar Mott, Justin Brown & Coach "Tank" Overby.

Not pictured - K. J. Broadwater.

EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT JUNIOR LEAGUE THUNDER Kneeling L to R - Kanwer Kang, David Starkes, Royal Hughes & Darius Graves. Standing L to R - Coach John Wilson, Jacob Bruins, Isaiah Smith, Sherod Spencer, Glenn Hampton & Buddy Simons.

Not Pictured - Keivon Broadnax & Javon Johnson.

EDEN YMCA WOLFPACK EDEN REC MITE Tournament Runner Up Players left to right in photo.Rylee Ragland,Mathew Bedard,Colby Garrett,Jake Lathrop,Lucas Lynn,Trip Boothe and Luke Bray.Coaches Chase Lynn and David Lynn EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT GIRLS BASKETBALL LEAGUE LAZERS Kneeling L to R - Nylia Robinson, Alexis Denny & Jada Neal. Standing L to R - Coach Amp Neal, Z'Mya Lowe, India Robinson & Jewel Vaughn. Not Pictured - Asiya Galloway & Ja'Zaria Samolu.

EDEN PARKS & REC BOBCATS - PEE WEE LEAGUE Kneeling L to R - Tony Hatcher and Eli Ward.

Standing L to R - J. J. Ready, Jakeis Vernon, Coach Jordan Searcy.

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Eden Parks & Recreation Department Mite League Tournament Champs - Hornets Kneeling L to R - Mascot Titus Woods, Kamarius Breedlove, Marsell Dawes and Marquette Murphy.

Standing L to R - Coach Tracey McLaughlin, Jadan Martin, Stefan McLaughlin and C. J. Dawes. Not Pictured - Trevor Moriarty & Cameron Moriarty.

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The Boys and Girls Club of Eden is now signing up for baseball, softball and T-Ball. Please stop by the Club to register your child. We are located at 1026 Harris Street, Eden, North Carolina. If you have any question please feel free to call us at 336-627-7960 or email the Athletic Director, Chris LaPrade, at chrislaprade@triad.rr.com.

Practice is scheduled to begin March 17th (Weather Permitting). GREAT FUTURES START HERE! EDEN PARKS & REC LAKERS - PEE WEE LEAGUE Left to Right - Jayden Jones, K. J. Matthews, DeQuay Matthews, Jaden Scales & James Tilley.

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What IS a Community Tennis Association (CTA)?

In this world of acronyms, tennis has a vocabulary all its own. I’m not talking about our crazy scoring system (Love, 15, 30, 40, Duece, Ad,) but about these abbreviations: USTA (United States Tennis Association), USPTA (United States Professional Tennis Association), ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association), LLC (Local League Coordinator) and finally CTA (Community Tennis Association).

If you’ve followed the local tennis news this last year, you might have noticed that we now have a Community Tennis Association called Rockingham County Tennis Association (RCTA).

There are not Rockingham County sports organizations for football, soccer, baseball, or basketball…why tennis?

First, our national organization (USTA) is passionate about pushing money and programs out into communities across the county to engage youth and adults in the game of tennis.

CTAs are charged to distribute these funds and programs into their communities.

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Where does that money come from? The US OPEN, the highest-attended annual sporting event in the world, held each year at Flushing Meadow New York, provides the USTA with income to support players across the country to “find themselves in the game”.

In NC, the USTA is represented by NC Tennis, just down the road in Greensboro. A staff of 10 passionate tennis experts supports adult and junior tournament play as well as communities like ours that are revitalizing and providing local tennis programs. In the past year Kelly Gaines, Executive Director, Amy Franklin, Community Development Director, Andrew Waldrop, Community Program and Training Coordinator, Caroline Downs, Junior League Coordinator, and Cy King, Tennis Service Representative have ALL spent time in Rockingham County.

We’re not alone in our pursuit of promoting community tennis; there are about 15 active CTA’s across North Carolina of varying sizes and missions. Lake Norman Tennis Association (LNTA) hosts the state 40 & Over adult tournament.

Greater Wilmington Tennis Association (GWTA) offers an after school Middle School league.

Greensboro Regional Tennis Association (GRETA – of course) has over 7000 registrations in USTA adult leagues. And our nearest neighbor, Kernersville Tennis Association (KTA) is advocating for resurfacing tennis courts in a local park.

Here in Rockingham County, RC Tennis (better than RCTA don’t you think?), is about introducing the game to our youth age 6-12 and creating a pathway for them to enjoy the game as they grow. There were a few administrative details to get out of the way – forming a Board of Directors, becoming a 501c3

non-profit charitable organization – but most of our time and effort is directed to getting children and their families out on the courts… or in the gym….or in their driveways and parking lots with rackets in their hands.

How does RCTA accomplish our mission? - with help from LOTS of people. We’ve received tennis rackets, balls, and nets from NC Tennis to share in over 50 free RC Tennis youth and family events. Xerox Corporation is our first local program sponsor.

We’ve trained 20 volunteer coaches (young and old, tennis players and not) to work with our youn players, including. Bitrus Istafanus, a NPTR certified instructor based at the Eden Family Y. (There’s yet another acronym - National Professional Tennis Registry) FOUR local Rockingham County organizations have invested in their OWN youth tennis equipment. You’ll find kids on the court or in the gyms playing at the Eden Family Y, Boys and Girls Club of Eden, Bridge Street Recreation Center, and Madison Mayodan Recreation Center. Fitness Clubs and after school programs are hosting Kids Tennis Clubs at South End, Williamsburg and New Vision Elementary Schools and Western Rockingham, Reidsville, and Western Rockingham Middle Schools We’ve got game Rockingham County. Thank you for such an exciting welcome for our CTA – Rockingham County Tennis!

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Eden Cruise gives back to community The Three Rivers AACA car enthusiasts group who hold the Eden Cruise events during the warmer months again gives back to the community through the Back Pack Food Program.

On January 31st, Tim Lancaster representing Three Rivers AACA presented checks to several elementary schools in the area as well as to the American Cancer Society through the local Anita’s Angels group headed by Anita Jennette.

Lancaster said, “These elementary schools are shaping the kids, and we just can’t be thankful enough for the work that they do... and I want to thank everyone who has helped to bring us the Cruise season...It’s making a diffrence.”

Lincoln, Draper, Douglas, Central, and Leaksville-Spray Elementary Schools were thrilled to get the donations of $800 each for their school’s Back Pack Food Programs.

Each backpack is sent home with a student in need to help supplement their food needs during the weekends. They provide 2 snacks and 5 meals to help the make it through the 2 day weekends.

These meals do not require cooking so that the children themselves can feed themselves.

Peanut butter, bread, and items that would not put the child in any danger preparing are a staple of the program.

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Anita’s Angels receives donation from Three Rivers AACA School Counselor said that they serve 25 families with a total of 30 children weekly with the backpacks.

During extended breaks from school, such as Easter and Christmas breaks, there are additional needs for these families that have to be met also.

Draper Elementary Principal Russell Vernon accepted their check which will help to feed 35 children over the weekends.

Leaksville-Spray’s Principal June Nealy was excited about what the donation can do for so many families with children at her school which serves 10 families with a total of 29 children.

Representing Central Elementary was Principal Barbara Brown. Brown noted that they provide backpacks for 24 children from 14 families.

Douglass Elementary’s School Counselor, Stephanie Moore said that this years needs

doubled from last years to over 30 students, and that this donation will be of great help, noting, “We rely on them as part of our funding sources.”

Several churches in the area supplement the school’s needs, some actually preparing the backpacks for the students each week.

Anita’s Angels, formed by Anita Jennette, received $500 toward the American Cancer Society’s research.

The presentation took place at Tri-City Ford, who has been the main sponsor of the Eden Cruise in annually for five years running. Kevin Coats, Genral Manager and Chris Jeffreies, Sales Manager, are firm believers in giving back to the community and this is Tri-City Ford’s way of contributing.

Three Rivers is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

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Bring the family for a Fun-Day-On-The Farm!

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Please mark your calendar and join us for another “Fun-Dayon-the-Farm!” The A-O Civitans once again are sponsoring this terrific event for persons with autism and their families. There will be hay rides, horseback riding, moonwalk, slide, live bands, trampoline and more ….. and lots and lots of great food.

Saturday, April 18, 2015 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - Therrel & Marie Brown’s home - 6236 Hwy 87N , Caswell County (between

Burlington & Reidsville) Directions from Greensboro: Take Wendover Avenue E. to Huffine Mill Rd exit. Turn right onto Huffine Mill Rd (Gateway will be on your right). Stay on Huffine Mill Rd till High Rock turn left on High Rock Rd pass the Northeast Park sign on the right. From High Rock - Turn right onto Hwy 87 towards Burlington (gas station/Ross Hardware store on the left). 6236 Hwy 87 will be on your left. You will see a log cabin, horses… poster signs…. and a policeman directing traffic.

Directions from Burlington: Take 87 N towards Reidsville – as you enter Caswell County, pass Matkins sign, watch for a log cabin, horses… and poster signs on the right – Please RSVP by April 15, 2015 to Therrel and Marie Brown at (336) 585-0908 or on-line at aoc.funonthefarm@gmail.com and tell us how many adults and how many children are planning to attend so we know how much food to prepare.

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• Corn Hole - Every Thursday at 10:00 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center • Friends Club –Meetings are Tuesdays from 10-11 at the Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to come join the fun and fellowship. First Tuesday – speaker/meeting Second Tuesday Heart Healthy Club (Eden Drug) Third Tuesday is Tuesday tea and Show & Tell/ speaker 4th Tuesday Lunch outing (at chosen restaurant) or field trip if there is a 5th Tuesday we will have Game Day (bingo, dominos, board games, card games…..)

• Line Dance- Mondays 10:15-11:15 at the CB Hut • Legal Aid will be March 12th at 10:00am call 1-800-951-2257 to make an appointment • Exercise with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-9:00. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights.

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

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

• Hand and Foot – Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 on Tuesdays • Bingo Bash at 9:00 on Monday, March 16th • Pickle Ball- Learn to play now & join in on all the fun! We play every Fri. at 10:00 at Mill Ave. Recreation Center.

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• 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.

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

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• National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. To generate awareness about colorectal cancer and to encourage people to learn more about how to prevent the disease through a healthy lifestyle and regular screening.

• National Nutrition Month. To focus on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits • Rockingham County Reads "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd. Reading sparks our imaginations, raises questions, and exposes us to different cultures and viewpoints. The shared experience of reading and discussing the same book provides opportunity to learn from one another. We invite you to join our discussion group held: March 19 at 7 p.m. At the RCC Whitcomb Student Center.

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

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

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

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

• Excercise Equipment. We have PACE (Programmed Accommodating Circuit Excercise) equipment utilizes hydraulic resistance machines that match the effort of the user at any fitness level (accommodating resistance).

Also, available is a stationary bike and a gravity rider machine.

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

• Trips - March 19 - NC Museum of Art at Raleigh. Leave at 9 a.m. With expected return by 5 p.m. Lucia check at NC Seafood Restaurant at the Farmers Market (at your expense). Cost of transp. :$25 to be paid by March 2.

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Watch for our New Location!

Sarona Salon & Spa 660 Pierce St., St. D, Eden

Once Upon a Tome Bookstore Mark your calendars for the March 10th ribbon cutting at 2:00pm at this Washington Street store. Once Upon a Tome is open Monday-Friday, 10:00am6:30pm. Call 336-612-2857 for more information.

It's Art Time Help owner Teedgra Blackstock

win one of ten FedEx small business grants. Visit the It’s Art Time Facebook page and vote for this business. You can vote once every 24 hours. Please help us help this new Eden business win!

Teedgra offers Lady's Night Out Wine and Create evenings. You can have fun exploring your more creative side and enjoy a few adult beverages as well. She also offers art classes. It's Art Time is located at 625 N. Bridge Street across from Family Video. Call 910-578-9319 to schedule your fun session.

The Happy VaperNew Eden Business

Frankly my dear, I think this is a great location for your business!

Call Lisa Doss 627-9234 or Elizabeth Doss 613-3025

Get your vape on at The Happy Vaper shop and vape lounge, located at 705 Washington Street.

No matter if you are an experienced vaper, or someone who is trying to kick the smoking habit, Brandy or Kayla will do their best to educate and provide you with the best products and customer service around. Call 336- 4515168 for more information.

The Donut House

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

Donna can clear away the clutter, organize your home so you do not need a map to navigate each room and make your life a little less complicated. She can be reached at 336-616-6344 or 336-6277552.

Hamptonwoods, Summerglen And Klycewood Apartments. Call For Availability OTHER RENTAL PROPERTY Parkland – very nice 1 bedroom garden and 2 bedroom townhouse style apartments. Maximum gross income limit of $22,080 - $34,020 based on household size.

Rental assistance and handicap accessible when available.

Glenwood Court – 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.

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

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

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

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

Rent based on income and handicap accessible when available.

Westridge (Stoneville) – 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.

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

Equal Housing Opportunity.

Please Contact

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

TDD # 1-800-753-2962

824 South Van Buren Road Suite G Products for scrapbooking, Eden NC crocheting, knitting, jewelry making, (336) 623-1275 cross stitching and art.

Gift items and gift certificates also available.

Table rentals during store hours for only $2 per hour or $15 for the entire day Hours: Mon - Fri 10am - 7pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm

JOSH SMITH AUTO REPAIR, LLC It’s Tax Time Again...

Time To Get Those Much Needed Repairs Call Josh Smith Auto Repair Today!

Experienced With All Makes & Models.

A/C Service &Repair, Engine And Transmission Repair Shocks / Struts, Brakes, Tune-Ups, Oil Changes, Inspections, Computer Diagnostics & Alignments! 12 Month Warranty On All Repairs!

This nail salon has opened at 824 S. Van Buren Road in the Food Lion Shopping Center. Call 336623-3592 for more information.

WE ACCEPT HUD VOUCHERS

Relocating to The Eden Mall in Mid March!

With The Same Dedicated Staff Maria Hailey, Owner • Shelli Kyle • Robin Shreve • Lori Griffin • Jessica Barber • Allie Adkins and welcoming Victoria Mcilwain, Stylist

Turner Organizing Solutions

Signature Nail

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

336-623-2235

This very successful Reidsville business will open an Eden location next to Chaney’s on West King’s Hwy in March of this year. They will be open six days per week for your convenience.

Watch for more information from this column about this business.

Hours : Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Phone : 336-627-9400 • Fax : 336-627-0400 Put it to good use!

536 N. Bridge St. Eden, N.C. 27288 www.joshsmithautorepair.com

Real People ALWAYS Answer Our Phones (No Machines To Deal With!)

Your Independent

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WE TREAT YOU RIGHT EVERYTIME!

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We accept all Major Insurance Plans

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THIS SPACE. Call Lisa Doss 336-627-9234 or Elizabeth Doss 336-613-3025

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A Pharmacist Is Always On Call 623-3132 After Hours

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For the Fun of it...

Sleeping Pill “Excuse me sir,” said the man to one of the stewards on an Amtrak Train, “I always get nauseous when I go on trains, so I am going to take a heavy sleeping pill, but please do whatever you can to make sure I get off when it stops in Baltimore. I really don’t want to miss my great aunt’s funeral.” “Sure thing!” said the steward happily, we’ll make sure you get off!”

Six hours later the train stopped in Washington D.C. and the man jumped out of his seat in a panic, “WHAT THE HECK! I ASKED YOU TO WAKE ME UP IN BALTIMORE!” “Oh boy! He looks mad!” Remarked the fellow behind him to his wife.

“Not half as mad as that other guy they carried off back in Baltimore.” She whispered back.

Magic Number 5 I was walking down the street the other day when I saw my best friend Jeff. I walked up to him and mentioned that I had the craziest dream the other night. Jeff listened as I told him that the dream consisted of just one thing. A huge glowing number "5". It was made of gold and sparkled with shiny diamonds. Jeff's curiosity was peaked. I went on to say that the first thing that I did in the morning was to grab the daily racing digest and look up the 5th race.

Jeff raised an eyebrow. I told him that the #5 horse in the 5th race was named "The 5th Element." Jeff started grinning. Then I told him point-by-point what I did that entire day.

I ate 5 bowls of cereal for breakfast and drank 5 cups of coffee I went for a 5 mile jog to clear my head I took a 5 minute shower to rinse off I dressed in the 5th suit I found in my closet I sat in my car for 5 minutes before starting it I drove to the racetrack and parked in the 5th stall in the 5th row I entered through the 5th admissions gate I bought 5 programs I went to the 5th betting window and bet $555 on the 5th horse in the 5th race I went and sat in the 5th row of the bleachers making sure there were 5 people sitting on both sides of me.

I settled in and waited for the race to start.

"Well," said Jeff. "Did your horse win??"

I frowned at Jeff and said, "Stupid horse came in 5th."

Excuse for Speeding

Rabbit Joke

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

"This is great," he thought as he roared down the Florida highway.

He decided to see how fast this baby could really go pushing the pedal to the metal. He looked in his rear view mirror and saw a State Trooper behind him, blue lights flashing and siren blaring.

"I can get away from him with no problem" Jeff thought as he flew down the road at over 150 mph.

But then it suddenly hit him. "What am I doing? I'm too old for this kind of thing."

He pulled over to the side of the road and waited for the trooper to catch up with him. The trooper pulled in behind the Corvette and walked up to the car.

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

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

I was in a pet store picking up some pet food for my dog when I overheard the following conversation. A cute girl peaks over the counter and politely asks the sales representative. “I’m interested in buying a rabbit.” “Oh sure we’ve got lots of rabbits” gushed the motherly sales representative.

“Do you have any specific color in mind? We’ve got some adorable white Bunnies down this isle.” The lady exclaimed.

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

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

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

So I bought her a scale.

And then the fight started...

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

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

"Nah, she can order for herself."

And then the fight started...

The next day my wife was looking at herself in the bedroom mirror. It was obvious that she was not happy with what she saw.

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

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

And that's when the fight started...

FUNNY REAL SIGNS A sign advertising a Company wide skiing race: Let's see who can go downhill the fastest.

A sign on a long-established New Mexico dry cleaners: "38 years on the same spot."

“Hi Sarah, listen I only have a minute. I’m about to get picked up for a blind date, can you call me in a half hour just in case it’s going bad? Yes? Ok great! We’ll speak.”

Raquel gave herself a quick spray of perfume, checked herself out one more time in the mirror, and headed outside to meet the guy.

Sure enough after twenty minutes Raquel was discreetly checking her watch. After ten more long minutes her phone finally buzzed.

Raquel listened for a few seconds, grimly pursed her lips, and turned to her date, “I feel terrible, but my Grandmother is terribly sick, and I must go home now .”

“No problem!” Said her date with a big grin, “in a few more minutes my dog was going to get run over!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Oh, and It Doesn’t Have Arms or Legs.”

A woman called the Colorado State Division of Wildlife regarding a snake in her backyard.

“Can you tell me what kind it is?” she asked.

“Can you describe it?” I asked.

“Yes,” she said. “It’s long and thin.”

ID ten T error I was having trouble with my computer. So I called David, the 11 year old next door whose bedroom looks like Mission Control, and asked him to come over.

David clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem.

As he was walking away, I called after him, "So, what was wrong?"

He replied, "It was an ID ten T error."

I didn't want to appear stupid, but nonetheless inquired, "An ID Ten T error?

What's that? In case I need to fix it again."

David grinned, "Haven't you ever heard of an ID ten T error before?"

"No", I replied.

"Write it down," he said, "and I think you'll figure it out."

So I wrote down: I D 1 0 T I used to like that little boy

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The Racetrack VI: A Champion Emerges

by Darrell Meade Gregory

A On a cool, December day, Jerry was rummaging through the family storage building. Beside the usual packed up boxes, there were several trophies lying around under a blanket of dust.

The smaller trophies had to be oldest, Jerry surmised, as he picked up one that he had not seen in years. The ivory-colored, plastic base had a brass car perched on top. A dent in the car’s rear fender was from being dropped long ago. Jerry rubbed the corrosion off of the inscribed plate so it was legible, and the lettering boldly stood out proclaiming an event of long ago. Even though Jerry Thomasson had read it many times before, he read it again.

Western Carolina Championship Race Draper, North Carolina October 8 1950 Track officials, John East Jr. and Lawrence Lemons, proclaimed the August 6th race would surpass all the others for thrills and excitement. Although such a statement was bold, it held true. Again, three-time winner Bobby “Timber” Myers made a showing by winning the first heat race. James Stultz of Fieldale won the second heat race, and the lead-footed Ralph Estes won the third heat race.

Bobby that had the fans standing the whole race. The hard-driving Bobby finally wore his car out when he lost his left front wheel.

A common early suspension modification in those days was to run a smaller front left tire to aid in the steering. This trick had a shortcoming, for the wheel would lift off the track in the turns, then would be slammed down in the straight-aways, breaking the front spindle. Bobby was still able to run the last few laps in second but lost the car in a skid in the treacherous north turn. Bob Lancaster plowed into Bobby on the next to the last lap putting both cars out.

The twenty-seven-year-old Billy Myers had just won his first race at Draper after trading paint with his brother for much of the race. Billy Myers was a much smoother driver than his brother.

The brothers had a good racing relationship and would help each other out when the situation called for it. At this particular race, Bobby probably did not lean on his brother as much as he would have another driver. Billy, like his brother, had a good but short racing career. On April 12, 1958, less than eight months after his brother was killed at the Southern 500, Billy Myers met his end at Bowman-Gray. He pulled off the track while leading

Tucker-Bevell Ford #60 On the twelth lap of the feature, Bobby Myers lost the lead to his older brother Billy, and they gave the crowd its money’s worth to the end. It was a see-saw battle for first place, and the lead changed constantly. It was a race between the finesse driving of Billy and the heavy-footed

on the last lap. The men in the pits found him slumped over the wheel, already dead. With no damage to the car or any noticeable injuries, the demise of Billy Myers is still a topic of discussion.

On the first year anniversary of the incorporation of the

Draper Speedway, the October 8th NASCAR sanctioned Western Carolina Championship Race was held.

The tenth race held in a year had the whole town coming down with racing fever. Carl Burris and Perk Brown made a good showing in the last race, coming in the top five, but the Draper jinx was unbroken, for no local drivers or car owners had won the feature event. After nine races, the Winston-Salem and High Point boys were unbeatable.

Thirty-two of the area’s best cars showed up with the intention of taking home the first trophy

Bill Myers

given away at Draper. The first heat race was taken by Glenn Wood, who would later become the Wood Brothers of Stuart, Virginia, driving his black No.16.

The second heat race was won by Perk Brown of Spray, now driving the dark, copper-gold colored No.60 Tucker-Bevell Ford from Chase City, Virginia. The winner of the last race, Billy Myers, won the third heat race.

The official NASCAR photographer, Jack Cansler, took the most iconic picture of Draper Speedway that day. He shot Glenn Wood on the pole with Perk Brown beside him on the pace lap. The standing room only crowd filled the grandstands with an estimated 5,500 spectators. It was the largest crowd yet.

When the green flag dropped, there was a mad scramble for the lead. It was a fender bending and fence crashing afternoon, as Jack Cansler was able to capture Carl Burris No.0 of the Lemons Brothers taking car No.10 out through the fence on

John East, Jr., presents Western Carolina Championship torphy to winning driver the backstretch. The Greensborobased photographer also caught the other Tucker-Bevell car No.30 on its side with the Meade’s No.578-W, driven by Al Blackburn, bumping into it.

On the twelfth lap, Perk Brown roared into the lead in the mighty ‘39 Ford coupe. He came off the north turn and used the rest of the race to showcase his exceptional driving skills. Bobby Myers made several strong attempts to gain first place, but the smooth driving Perk Brown was not to be denied this time, as he skillfully sliced through the traffic for the rest of the fifty laps, never to relinquish his lead. To the fans delight, Perk beat the best of the best of the star studded field that cloudy afternoon. The jinx was finally broken.

Jack Cansler snapped another memorable photograph that day. An exuberant Perk Brown received the championship tro-

Raceway Continued on page 35

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Divorce Recovery & Support Group Someone You Know Is Hurting Tell him or her about Divorce Care, a special weekly seminar and support group for people who have been touched by separation or divorce.

Call today for more information: 336-558-5947 GriefShare & Divorce Care groups meet every Monday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 533 Greenwood St., Eden

Grief R ecovery Support Group Comfort & Care For Those Left Behind.

GriefShare is a special weekly seminar/ support group for people grieving the death of someone close.

Call Today For More Information: 336-627-8888 or 336-623-1330

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

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

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

Reasonable Rates! W/D Hookups, Some include appliances. Section 8 & HUD. Daytime 336-623-6948 night 336-344-0386 Mobile Home For Rent 2 Bedroom $375 Month No Pets Allowed 276-226-0576 2 - 3 bedroom apartments in Ridgeway Va, for rent. Call for details. No Pets Allowed 276-226-0576 FOR SALE – 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH – HOUSE APPROXIMATELY 57 ACRES, 10-12 AC. CLEARED HWY 87 – WENTWORTH AREA $213,000. NEG. 336-627-7367

MOUNTAIN VILLA APTS. Accepting Applications For 1 & 2 Bedroom Units Located in Mayodan, with handicap accessible units available.

Income restrictions apply.

Call 427-5047.

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

Equal Housing Opportunity Managed By Community Management Corporation.

2 Houses For Rent Grand Oaks Section (Eden) Both 3 BR. 1Ba. 1 With Basement Call For Details 336-253-8385 For Rent 2 Bedroom Townhouse in Eden with all appliances. $485 per month. 336-627-5031 S ERV ICE S AVA IL A B LE CLARKS PAVING & SEAL COATING Free Estimates, Residential/Commercial 276-226-0576 MARIA’S HOUSE CLEANING “LET US DO THE CLEANING FOR YOU” BUSINESS AND HOME. CALL FOR QUOTE 336-937-5231 P R OP ER T Y FOR S A LE Almost 3 Acres For Sale In Happy Home Community $25,000, Off Main Road, Great Starting Place For Young Family. Partially Cleared.

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HOVERROUND MPZ5 MOTORIZED WHEEL CHAIR CALL 336-623-8541 New Price! Ridgeview Cemetery Plots Eden, NC Lot 47 Space 1 & 2. $900 each. Call 276-223-8210 ANNOUNCEMENTS 3rd shift RN Supervisor Monday through Friday 11-7, 1 day of nurse on call every month required LPN’s for 2nd & 3rd shift every other weekend schedules CNA’s needed for all shifts Jacob’s Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 1721 Bald Hill Loop Madison, NC Phone (336) 548-9658

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WOODWIND APTS. (336) 349-9544 2901 Vance St. Ext., Reidsville, NC 27320 8:30-5:30 Wed. & Thurs.

1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Carpet/Stove/Refrigerator/Blinds/Central Air/ Playground on site Washer Dryer Connections/Laundry Facility on site Limited rental assistance available for qualified applicants.

Housing Choice Vouchers accepted

Puzzle Answer From Page 32: Follow The Rainbow For Gold

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

For the fun of it Q: Why are teddy bears never hungry?

A: They are always stuffed!

RHODE ISLAND MILL APARTMENTS in Eden has 1, 2 & 3 BR units available NOW! Sign your lease before Mach 31st and pay no first month’s rent! Accessible units designed for persons with disabilities subject to availability. Section 8 accepted. $25 appl. fee, credit/criminal ck reqd. Visit us at 540 Riverside Dr. Call 336623-2500 for more info. Equal Housing Opportunity. This institution is professionally managed by Partnership Property Management, an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden Solid Waste Division will be closed “Good Friday”, April 3, 2015 in observance of our Easter Holiday!

SOLID WASTE & REFUSE Collection Date Recycling Monday 3-30-15 Normal Schedule Tuesday 3-31-15 Normal Schedule Wednesday 4-1-15 Friday’s Schedule Thursday 4-2-15 Normal Schedule Friday 4-3-15 Easter Holiday

Center Closed Open Open Open Closed

If your collection day falls on an observed holiday, your collection will be Wednesday of that week.

Any After Hours Calls For Water Or Sewer Emergency Issues, Or Trees Down Across Road Or Open Holes In Road Should Be Made To The Emergency Answering Service At 336-415-4444.

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Raceway Continued from page 33 did not enthuse him. While many drivers drove for the thrill of it, often giving the car owner his share of the winnings back, not so with Perk. Perk Brown drove for money. A very smooth and calculating driver, he also took care of the cars, for if they did not finish, he did not make any money. Car owner George Meade, when pressed for comment on his best driver stated , “Perk Brown was the best, he never tore up my cars, yes, he won races but he never tore up my cars.”

On a day of many firsts, there were more to come. The race was also proclaimed as “KAISER DAY,” for the first new car was to be given away at the speedway. Mrs. Hazel Patterson of Ridgeway Road, Leaksville, was also a first time winner, as she rode home that day in a brand new Kaiser.

The ups and downs of the first year of the Draper Speedway had finally drawn to a close. The racetrack had cemented its place in early NASCAR history.

Already, racing fans were talking about the year, but no one had any idea of the coming changes that would take the track down a different path.

Jerry Thomasson noted that the trophy was never finished, for his father’s name was supposed to be inscribed on it after the race,

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but was never added. Jerry took the prize into his house, for it needed a place of honor on his mantel so as never to be forgotten again.

Part VII will appear in next month’s Eden’s Own Journal. Special thanks to Randy Apple, Cliff Ball, Clay Barrow, Gene Brown, Otis Carter, Steven Cates, Ramona Grogan Cecil, Gene Chambers, Babe Chambers, Melvin Chilton, Eden Historical Museum, Carlton Estes, Donnie Estes, Helen Farmer, Buddy Funderburk, Bobby Griffin, Joe Hill, Ronnie Hooker, Howard Hopkins, Teresa Hutson, Carl Kirks, Mrs. Al Lillard, Bill Mangum, Clyde Mangum, Glen Manuel, J.W. Manuel, Frank Meade, Jerry Meeks, Billy Minter, William Philpott, Clarence Pickurel, Greg Purdy, Mitzi Joyce Purdy, Bobby Saunders, Mike Saunders, Connie Siegner, Matthew Smith, John Stoval, Brice Stultz, Andy Talbert, Howard Tate, Monk Tate, Hank Thomas, Raymond Thomas, Jerry Thomasson, Tommy Wade, Mel Warren, Jerry Wilson, Judy East Winstead, Glenn Wood, Homer V. Wood, and many more.

Matthew West Eagle Scout project Join us at Freedom Park VETERAN'S MEMORIAL DEDICATION CEREMONY March 7, 2015 @Freedom Park 12:00

High School Options Expo Fairs Parents, wondering if a nontraditional high school program/ school is right for your rising 9th grader? This year, Rockingham County Schools (RCS) will offer High School Options Expo Fairs throughout the county during March. These events will allow parents to meet with representatives from the high school programs to discuss the program’s benefits and application process.

The events are from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the following locations: • STEM Academy: Monday, March 2, McMichael High, 6845 Hwy 135, Mayodan • Public Safety Academy: Tuesday, March 3, Rockingham County High, 180 High School Rd., • Reidsville Health Science Academy: Wednesday, March 4, Morehead High, 134 N. Pierce St., • Eden International Baccalaureate: Thursday, March 5, Reidsville High, 1901 S. Park Dr., Reidsville • Rockingham Early College High: Monday, March 9, Rockingham Community College, Wentworth Families may attend any Expo Fair of any program they are interested in.

The following programs will be holding an Expo Fair: International Baccalaureate @ Reidsville High Health Sciences Academy @ Morehead High Phoenix STEM Academy @ McMichael High Rockingham Early College High School Public Safety Academy @ Rockingham County High The High School Options Expo Fairs are open to rising 9th grade Rockingham County families and will give parents a chance to talk with school staff about RCS’ High School Options.

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phy from the never-smiling John East, Jr. This was Perk’s fourth victory, his first trophy and “the most important one of them all,” he said in an interview after the race. With just a year and a half racing experience, he went on to say, “from now on, watch for me; I’m really going to throw on the steam.” Truer words were never spoken, as Perk won the Southern Virginia Championship at Morris Speedway (Horsepasture), Martinsville, Virginia just two weeks later driving Orvin Whitlow’s No.31 of Spray.

Again, he took the race from Bobby Myers, delegating him to second place. The good-natured Bobby Myers asked Perk to give him the next trophy that he won.

In the early days of racing, trophies were highly prized, as they were only given in special events, unlike today when everyone gets one for any occasion.

Jack “Perk” Brown Thomasson was just twentyseven when he won the first of many trophies. He was given the nickname “Perk” from his grandmother Brown at an early age. He started racing under Perk Thomasson at the start of the season but changed it to Perk Brown halfway through for better name recognition. A natural-born driver, he shied away from running bootleg, for running from the law

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You're invited to South Boston, Virginia, on Saturday, March 7, for a special celebration! The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) marks thirteen years of successes, and the afternoon's hike will be a stroll on the Tobacco Heritage Trail connecting South Boston with Berry Hill Conference Center.

DRBA's Annual Celebration begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC), 820 Bruce Street, South Boston, Virginia (GPS 36.695375, 78.902413).Helping to organize the occasion is DRBA member Carl Espy, Town Manager of Halifax, Virginia. The public is invited free of charge.

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

With preservation of the rivers at the heart of DRBA's focus, the accidental spill of 39,000 tons of coal ash into the Dan River last February required a huge commitment of staff and volunteer time and resources in 2014. Staff members, including Executive Director Tiffany Haworth and program managers and coordinators from both Virginia and North Carolina, will report on DRBA's response to the spill and on our many other activities throughout the year, as well as provide a glimpse of the year ahead.

Featured as the Celebration's speaker is Justin Kerns, Tourism Coordinator for Mecklenburg County, Virginia, who will introduce us to the Southern Virginia Wild Blueway. Kerns has been instrumental in creating this blue trail on the Dan and Staunton rivers and Kerr Lake, in the easternmost region of the basin.

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

Recognizing that this beautiful area shares a history of reliance on the rivers for drinking water, transportation, commerce, and industry, DRBA provides a unified vision of cooperation across geographic boundaries.

After lunch, at 1:30 p.m. all are invited to a 5.5-mile hike on the South Boston segment of the Tobacco Heritage Trail.

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The free celebration and hike are open to the public. ern Virginia, the rail trail has been recognized as a National Heritage Trail. The hike coordinator is Paul Johnson, DRBA board member and former head of the Halifax County-South Boston Public Library.

Johnson comments, "This trail is remarkable for scenic beauty and variety as well as historic points of interest, which make it a treasure for hikers throughout the region. DRBA celebrates Rails to Trails progress in Halifax County, as well as future plans to expand trails and river access."

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lunch to be eaten at the SVHEC or dine at a local restaurant of their choosing (map available at welcome table). Those joining in the after-lunch hike should wear hiking boots or walking shoes, dress in layers, and be prepared to sign a waiver.

DIRECTIONS: Take US 58 to South Boston, Virginia. Turn north onto Main Street (US 501). Drive 0.3 miles, crossing the Dan River. Continue onto Broad Street for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Factory Street. Immediately take the first left onto Bruce Street. The SVHEC is on the right at 820 Bruce Street. For more information contact T Butler, members@danriver.org or 336-613-6723. Meetings and outings of the Dan River Basin Association are free and open to the public. For more information visit www.danriver.org.

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