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On any given day on the NC Works web site, at least 700 unfilled jobs are listed for Rockingham County. Manufacturing and distribution are becoming more automated, requiring high level skills to operate this sophisticated machinery. It is projected that only 30% of jobs in the next several years will require a 4year degree, but there will be 10 million open skilled-trade jobs available in the next ten years across the U.S. because of Baby Boomer skilled tradesmen retiring. Rockingham Community College (RCC) offers many technical training programs but its facilities were built in the 1960’s and 1970’s and have not kept pace with those in surrounding counties. Danville
Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services and the Be Healthy, Rockingham County Partnership are pleased to release the 2017 Stateof-the-County Health Report (SOTCH). The SOTCH Report provides the most current information on topics including: demographics, leading causes of death (morbidity and mortality data), emerging health issues, and social determinants that affect the citizens of Rockingham County. The 2017 SOTCH Report also serves as an annual review of the progress made towards addressing the top three health priorities (Access to Healthcare, Social Determinants of Health-Education, and Physical Activity and Nutrition) identified during the 2016 Community Health Assessment (CHA). When comparing the 2017 SOTCH Report to the 2015 SOTCH Report, Rockingham County has seen some changes in the leading causes of death. Diseases of the heart are the leading cause of death at 22.3% compared to cancer at 23.5% in 2015. Since 2012, there has been a steady decrease in the teen pregnancy rate in Rockingham County. There has also been a steady decrease in the percentage of repeat pregnancies from 2012 (30.8% to 2014 (13.6%). The unemployment rate went from 6.0% in March 2016 to 4.8% in August 2017. The Be Health, Rockingham County Partnership (former Healthy Carolinians Partnership) and their community partners work diligently every year to improve the health of residents in Rockingham County. The purpose of the SOTCH Report is to let the community know the areas that progress are being made. Not only have some of the data improved over the years, but a number of new programs and projects have also been introduced into the county and are outlined in the 2017 SOTCH Report. The report can be accessed online at www.rockinghamcountydhhs.org.
Community College, Alamance Community College, GTCC and Forsyth Tech offer state of the art facilities that provide training required to be employed in today’s increasingly automated companies. RCC saw its nursing program enrollment increase by 64% when it built the simulated hospital. The same thing will happen with new technical training facilities that will help our students obtain the training they need. On the May 8, 2018 primary election ballot, Rockingham County citizens will be able to vote on a sales tax referendum to provide funding for RCC Advanced Workforce Training. The funds will help build a new advanced
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Over 1000 children running childhood obesity out of our County! 8th Annual Rockingham County GO OUT FOR A RUN (GO FAR) - 5K AND ONE-MILE FAMILY FUN RUN EVENT The 8th annual GO FAR 5K and One Mile Family Fun Run in Eden, NC is taking place on Saturday, April 14th at Eden City Park (Grogan Park), beginning at 8:15 a.m. The race is sponsored by the Rockingham County Partnership for Children, a local non-profit organization whose mission for the event is to combat the childhood obesity epidemic impacting children and families. “The GO FAR 5K and One Mile Family Fun Run is the largest ongoing health and wellness centered event to take place in Rockingham County and has continued to grow tremendously since its debut in 2011”, says
Executive Director Heather Adams. Currently, all elementary and 3 middle schools in Rockingham County participate in the 10-week comprehensive fitness program and train to participate on race day! In addition, we have a private school, multiple Rockingham County Schools preschool classrooms, Head Start classrooms and a private child care center that trains for the One-Mile Fun Run. Online registration will be open until 5pm on April 9th and onsite registration will be available on race day beginning at 7:30 am. Participants can register online at www.rcgofar.com. Early race packet pick up will be held on Thursday, April 12th from 3pm-6:30 pm and Friday, April 13th from 3pm-5pm at the Rockingham County Partnership for Children office located at 7572 NC 87 in Reidsville, NC.
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About GO FAR… Founded in 2003 in High Point North Carolina, GO FAR (Go Out For A Run) running program/fitness curriculum was developed to address the exercise and eating habits of children and began with a small group of 16 children. Fast-forward 15 years later, GO FAR has grown to reach more than 8,000 children and families annually, spanning 10 states in the United States. GO FAR (Go Out For A Run) is a character development and fitness program that integrates physical activity with education on healthy nutrition, in an attempt to reduce the number of children that are leading unhealthy lifestyles. Children train for 10 weeks to compete in a 5K road race by practicing afterschool, twice a week as a running club. In an attempt to expand the reach to include younger children in the county, an optional One- Mile Fun Run training program allows preschool children to train for 5 weeks.
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Freedom Park gearing up for an exciting 2018 By Johnny Farmer, Parks and Recreation Director
Freedom Park is one of the major parks and recreation venues in Rockingham County and is a state-of-the-art facility that is used daily. With its playground, walking track, multipurpose field, two picnic shelters, ball fields, skate park, amphitheater, and nature trails, Freedom Park is one of the most exciting places to visit in Rockingham County. There are not only residents using this beautiful facility, but individuals and groups from all across the region who use it on a regular basis. Local leagues held weekdays provide quality parks and recreation programs to our residents and you can find someone using the walking track, picnic shelters, and skate park Monday through Sunday. From midFebruary to mid-December, there are weekend tournaments, special events, and concerts scheduled at Freedom Park. During 2018, there are 49 events booked! This does not include reservations for use of the two shelters at the park, which are rented out almost every Saturday and Sunday from March to
November. This year will be another busy one at Freedom Park. Local leagues will play weeknights and there are weekend tournaments scheduled from mid-February to mid-December. A Concert in the Park is scheduled the last Saturday of each month at 6:30 p.m. from April through October. There are also special
events scheduled on a regular basis, such as the citywide Easter Egg Hunt, Funfest and the Fall Festival. Freedom Park plays a major role in providing a positive economic impact on our community. The park will host a North Carolina Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournament from July 13 through 20. This tournament will
bring in players and their families from all over the state. These individuals support our local businesses by staying in motels, eating in the restaurants and shopping at other locations throughout Eden. Freedom Park is a showcase for the City of Eden and Rockingham County and we encourage everyone to take
advantage of this great facility. For more information on Freedom Park and the Eden Parks and Recreation Department, please contact us at 623-2110, option 3, or visit the city’s website at www.edennc.us. You can also find us on Facebook at Eden Parks and Recreation.
Save The Date Black Tie Blue Jeans On May 5th Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center will host the 176th annual Black Tie & Blue Jeans event at First Presbyterian Church at 582 Southwood Dr., Eden. Not only is this fundraising event our main source of income, but it is our way of giving back to the community. Many things will be the same at the event – the delicious dinner, the quality of items in the live auction, and the broad array of items in the silent auction. There will be some changes in the event as we strive to make it better, including quicker check out and less crowded food lines. We hope you plan to attend... It’s not just a date... it’s a date that makes a difference. This event is free, but seating is limited, please call 336623-5540 to reserve your space.
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New Rockingham County “Blueway Guide” released The Rockingham County Center for Economic Development, Small Business & Tourism and The Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) are pleased to announce the release of the new Rockingham County Blueway Guide. The Blueway Guide replaces the former Rockingham County Rivers Guide. It has a new look, new photography, a larger map and more comprehensive content about outdoor recreation and activities in Rockingham County. The purpose of the Blueway Guide is to promote routes along the local waterways that combine recreation and environmental awareness while linking communities and land-based attractions such as parks, historic
sites and natural areas. Blueways are navigable water trails based along rivers or lakes that include multi-activity recreation and nature-based tourism. The Blueway Guide is a four panel brochure with a large, fold-out map. The content includes detailed trip information centered on local waterways that include the Dan, Haw, Mayo and Smith rivers as well as Belews Lake and Lake Reidsville. The creation of the Rockingham County Blueway Guide was made possible by a $15,500 grant from the Rockingham County Community Foundation for the Dan River Basin Fund. The Dan River Basin Fund was established by Duke Energy to support environmental education and economic
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development in the Dan River region of Rockingham County. Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) was a vital partner in developing the guide. “Our local waterways—rivers and lakes remain a key attraction for leisure travelers in Rockingham County. This new Blueway Guide ties water activities together with other recreational and tourism attractions in Rockingham County for a more inclusive experience. It will enable us to better promote the different types of trails and outdoor activities available here,” said Robin Yount, Tourism Manager for The Rockingham County Center for Economic Development, Small Business & Tourism. “Special thanks to Duke Energy, The Rockingham County Community Foundation, and the Dan River Basin Association for helping to produce this great new brochure.” “Whether you’re a beginner or experienced paddler, whether you’re coming with a group of friends or your family with children, there are river and lake experiences for you here in Rockingham County, and the new Blueway Guide is designed to help you readily see what is available. We have outfitters and river guides with decades of experience, and they provide boats, gear, and guided trips. We are fortunate, too, to have the headquarters of Mayo River State Park where rangers offer free guided canoe trips as part of their public program in the summer,” said Jenny Edwards, DRBA Program Manager. “If flat water is more your speed, a 750-acre lake offers canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals. The new Rockingham County Blueway Guide isn’t just for paddlers; it has information
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distributed throughout the State and Triad region. Locally, copies can be found in governmental offices, Chambers of Commerce, hotels, shops and businesses. To receive a copy and get more information, contact the Rockingham County Center for Economic Development, Small Business & Tourism at 336.342.8138. It is also available online at www.VisitRockingham rCountyNC.com.
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Richardson works to help children thrive County Commissioner, Mark F. Richardson, Participates in NCACC Regional Meeting on Child Welfare In January Rockingham County Commissioner Mark F. Richardson participated in a regional meeting on child welfare hosted by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Richardson (NCACC) in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The meeting is part of NCACC President and Durham County Commissioner Brenda Howerton’s initiative, “100 Counties: Helping Our Children Thrive,” which focuses on identifying ways for county government to make a positive impact in children’s lives. Richardson said: "It is essential for the economic and social health of our county, state, and nation that we support the Thrive initiative. We must prepare our youth socially, educationally, attitudinally, and physically to be ready to take over the leadership of our nation when our watch is over and theirs begins." The purpose of the regional child welfare meeting was to bring together county commissioners, managers, and representatives from county Departments of Social Services to deepen the understanding of the state’s current system of child welfare and county responsibilities. It also provided a forum to discuss actionable county-level data, best practices, and the 2017 Family/Child Protection and Accountability Act (Rylan’s Law), sponsored by North Carolina Senator Tamara Barringer. A similar meeting will also be held in Edgecombe County in February. Speakers included representatives of NC DHHS, UNC School of Government, and the NCACC, with panel discussions led by county and social services attorneys and child welfare staff. Counties also heard from Senator Barringer, a foster parent. In addition Richardson explained “we are reviewing all policies, procedures, and funding to robust the care of our children.”
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on sections, under normal river conditions, that are best suited for people who just want a relaxing tube float with just enough small rapids to spice it up,” added Edwards. “This is the kind of thing we live for at DRBA, making it possible for people to experience first-hand our wildlife-rich and beautiful waterways.” Copies of the Rockingham County Blueway Guide will be
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On January 31st, Rockingham County Commissioner Mark Richardson and other members of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) gathered in Raleigh to participate in a joint meeting of the Public Education and Tax & Finance Steering Committees. Members of the North Carolina School Boards Association and North Carolina Superintendents Association also participated in the meeting to share their insights on the challenges facing public schools, particularly as new class requirements go into effect. Rockingham County Commissioner and Chair of the NCACC Public Education Committee, Mark Richardson, cochaired the meeting along with Burke County Commissioner and Chair of the NCACC Tax and Finance Steering Committee, Johnnie Carswell. As Committee Chair, Richardson led discussions regarding educational issues relevant to Rockingham County and across the state. Richardson said, "this forum allowed County Commissioners and invited school board members to voice their concerns and help establish priorities to be pursued with the legislature."
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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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Time Capsule... Contined from Page 1 Mayor Neville Hall wrote a fun letter to the officials who will open the capsule in 2042. It was the first item placed in the capsule. Other items included menus, photos, police and fire patches, newspapers, a budget, strategic plan, Karastan rug sample, signed Rotary t-shirt, gas prices from Sheetz, poems, and so much more. Councilman Jim Burnette spoke of the capsule and what it meant to the city, thanking everyone present for their efforts. The time capsule is a way to capture and preserve a segment of our city’s history for the children of this day who will be
adults and leaders in our community 25 years from now. Thank you to everyone who donated items and those also in attendance to be a part of Eden’s history. This capsule will be stored in a special area created in the wall in the center of the building and is set to be reopened in the span of one quarter century. Cindy Adams was applauded for all her hard work in getting this project underway, as well as for the plannnig and execution of all the festivals and celebrations over the past year honoring the 50th anniversary of the city
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Tax... Continued from Page 1 workforce training facility and allow the college to upgrade its other programs. RCC will be able to offer the type of training to allow its students to work in Rockingham County companies. The tax is relatively small— only ¼ of one cent, one penny on a $4.00 purchase, or 25 cents on a $100 purchase. It does not apply to unprepared food (groceries,) gasoline or prescription drugs, so basic necessities will not be impacted by the tax. The tax will generate more than $1.8 million per year to fund the debt service on the new facility and provide additional funding to upgrade other training programs. The sales tax will be shared by everyone including visitors and renters. No one likes their taxes to be raised, but this funding is desperately needed to allow the college to keep pace with area competitors and better serve its students. How will this create jobs? Here are two true stories. Danville Community College has a precision machining program backed by Haas Engineering. Two companies located to Danville in recent years because of this program. Several years ago, Caterpillar located in Winston-Salem, NC because of the welding program Forsyth Tech offered its employees. Investing in training brought results.
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Take Pride in Your Community and Don’t Litter We hate litter! There is absolutely no reason for a civilized place to have an issue with litter, but Eden, like most communities, does. Please help us combat unsightly trash around our beautiful city. There are a couple of ways you can help: The North Carolina Department of Transportation has a fantastic program - SwatA-Litterbug. It's almost impossible for law enforcement to catch someone dumping litter from a vehicle because who in their right mind would roll down a
window and throw out a bag with a police officer behind them? With this program, any citizen can report the offending vehicle and NCDOT will take it from there. If you see someone throw out trash from a vehicle, please visit: https://www.ncdot. gov/doh/operations/dp_chief_eng /roadside/beautification/Litterbug / or call 1-877-DOT-4YOU (1877-368-4968). NCDOT notifies the vehicle owner of the littering offense; informs the vehicle owner of the penalties for littering; and urges
vote “yes” on the sales tax to be sure Eden and Rockingham County have what it takes to supply existing industry needs, attract new companies, and give our students a promising future. Submitted by Citizens for the One Fourth Cent Sales Tax to Benefit RCC.
the litterbug to stop littering. A formal notification is signed by the Colonel of the N.C. State Highway Patrol. This letter helps educate and remind citizens of their civic responsibility to protect the environment. Please keep the area around your property clean by picking up trash that lands on or along it. It is frustrating when someone throws out something and it lands in or next to your yard or it blows off the back of a vehicle and gets caught in your ditch. It's not your fault at all, but picking up the litter and disposing of it if you are able is showing your pride in your property, your neighborhood, and best of all, your city. Thank you in advance for your willingness to help us in our fight against littering.
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March 22, 2018 Music/poetry/prose take in 2-6:30pm Eden City Hall March 24, 2018 - Paint & wine w/Elizabeth- 2-4pm - MARC April 2018 - National Poetry Month- Poetry Reading - Date TBD April 2 2018 - 2D/3D and all other art Take in - 11am-7pm Eden City Hall April 12 2018 - Sneak Peek Of 2018 Festival - 5:30-7pm Eden City Hall April 15 2018 - Awards and Opening Reception - 2pm Eden City Hall
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Berger Honored at Eden Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Eden Senator Phil Berger was honored as Member of the Year at the Eden Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner that took place at the Eden Ball Room on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Eden Director of Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce Board Member Mike Dougherty presented the award. Dougherty noted that this award was long overdue and cited Berger’s work in facilitating the expansion of the Karastan Rug Mill in 2015. Karastan is now the largest manufacturer of aircraft carpet in the United States. Berger was also helpful in allocating funding in the Connect Bond issuance for
communities struggling with unfunded federal mandates. Although Eden has reduced its wastewater spills by 95%, the EPA is requiring the city to spend more than $30 million in the next five years on its sewer system. Finally, Berger was a strong proponent of the UNC Healthcare acquisition of Morehead Memorial Hospital. The acquisition resulted in the new UNC Rockingham Healthcare facility which was formally celebrated on February 2, 2018. Significant investment will be made in the Eden facility as it serves patients from Rockingham County and southern Virginia.
Additional Eden Chamber Awards A sincere thank you was offered to the outgoing Board Members for their leadership and years of service. These included Debbie Elis, Joy Toms, Corlando-Poteat and Constance Florence. The 2017 awards were presented as follows: Chariman’s Gavel Award - Will Flynt Chairman’s Star Award - Christy Hensley Member of the dyar Senatro Philip Berger Business of the Year (2017) Sheetz City of Eden Beautification Award - Ashley Latham Photography Director of the Year - JR Cecil The 2017 Distinguised Citizen of the Year went to Pete Crouch of Eden Drug and the John E. Gorgan Lifetime Award was presented to Neil and Ann Fair of Fair Funeral Home. The Award of Excellence went to the City of Eden Toranado Response Team including Eden City Hall, City of Eden Municipal Services, City of Eden Police Department and City of Eden Fire Department.
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Local Farewells
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Nancy Steele Atkins, 79 - Mayodan Robert Ray Apple, 82 Anthony Adam Adkins, 33 Robert Wayne Brown, 78 Reidsville Gilbert Lee Brown, 99 Bettie Brown Johnny Eugene Barnes, 63 Franklin Mikle Blackwell Howard Dennis Blackwell Virginia Mae Welch Brim, 75 Madison Michael David Beliczky, 70 - Eden James Robert (Jim) Beasley, 75 Reidsville Dillard Michael Craig, 57 Cora Helen Martin Carelock, 94 Joanna Hardy Cooke, 76 - Reidsville Donnie Ray Christley, age 60 Stoneville Elizabeth Sutton Davis, 85 Gloria Maxine "Mac" Lafferty Davis, 82
Paul Clifford Duggins, 84 Mayodan Olivia Dehavior Dominick, 61 Mayodan George Junior Fountain Donald Lee “Donnie” Farris, 75 Stoneville Ofus "Butch" Taylor Fain, Jr., 67 Eden Sgt. 1st. Class-Retired, Carl L. Graves, 85 Ina Wilson Holt, 88 Mrs. Brenda Gayle Harris, 70 Jenelle Hamons, 56 Ronald Bruce Hunter, 70 Mike Hardingham, 55 Margaret Moore Hudson, 76 Reidsville Shelia Gertrude Wright Hayes, 91 Reidsville Carolyn Herbin Margaret L. Hamlett William I. “Bill” Jones, 77 Dorothy Jones, 83 Shirley Olivia Pruitt Jones, 74 Michael L. Johnson, 62 Kaylen Patterson Kennedy, 31 Donald Craig Kivett, Sr., 74 - Eden Sharon Denise Martin King, 62 Reidsville James Thomas Kellam, Jr. "Tom Cat", 55 - Reidsville Dorothy Louise Andrews Kernodle, 88 Genovia Ferris Ligon, 92 Bettie Joe Luking, 87 - Reidsville Phyllis Grace Law, 54 Lettie Ruth Dunlap Locklear, 70 Madison Lessie Carter Lewis, 91 - Reidsville Ernest Boyd Lamberth Jr., 63Barney
Lee Lewis, 91 - Reidville Peggie Lowe, 65 Dillard M. Laws, Sr., 91 - Reidsville Madeleine Brown Lee, 90Jeanne Marie Burckell MacDonald, 88 Juanita Watts Martin, 91 - Mayodan Lorri Ann Morris, 58 Dorothy “Dot Lea” Moricle, 83 Dewey Mabe, 80 Rev. Melvin Garfield “Mel” Mansfield, Sr., 59 - Reidsville Joe Lewis Martin, 81 Henry L. Moyer III, 60 - Eden Lena Belle Tilley Morton, 96 Stoneville Faye Mitchell Norman, 78 Reidsville Thelma Cobb Bailey Overcash, 94 William Henry “Billy” Oakley, 70 Madison Marion Becchio Ore, 81 Roger Newton Pierce, Sr., 73 Joel Andrew Pratt, 82 - Stoneville Doris Lee Pillar, 87 - Reidsville Carolyn Page, 64 Betty McKinney Patterson, 79 Alma Elizabeth Kimbro Pettigrew, 89 - Reidsville Patricia Hellein Pinnix, 65 Reidsville Ann Thrasher Rakestraw, 86 Stoneville Milton Carl Rivenburg, Sr., 68 Brenda Yvonne Robertson "Peter Rabbit", 66 - Reidsville Faye Scott Roberson, 56 Ronald Robertson, 74 Danny Philip Reddick,74 - Madison John ‘Kevin’ Rierson, 47 Michael Lee Roberson, 70 Ben Franklin Sizemore, 79 - Eden
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A Night at the Wax Museum performed by TGRC The Theatre Guild of Rockingham County is proud to continue its Theatre for Youth by Youth Program with Night at the Wax Museum. The Theatre for Youth by Youth (TYY) project is a program which places High School students in the leadership roles for a small Children’s Theatre production. Students are selected via application for all positions such as Director, Technical Director, and Stage Manager and are mentored by experienced adults. This year, we are excited to announce our students participating in TYY. Director and Costumes – Jax Barham Stage Manager - Jesse Morris Technical Director – Maddie Barham
Props – Abby Lucas Backstage – Sydney Hawkins Make up – Sophie Wood The hysterical meets the historical in this comic romp through the wackiest wax museum in history! School’s out for summer, but not for six unlucky students who have to re-take history in summer school. First year teacher Heather Fairchild has arranged for them to help her two aunts set up a new wax museum as a class project. They quickly realize it's not your average history class when a mysterious incantation from the back of Cleopatra’s bracelet brings the wax figures to life! King Henry VIII finds himself smitten with Cleopatra, making his queen, Anne Boleyn, furious. Not to worry - John Adams is there to serve as her divorce attorney is
she manages not to lose her head! Performances for Night at the Wax Museum will be March 15th - 7:30 March 16th - 7:30 March 17th - 2:30 and 7:30 March 18th - 2:30 at Rockingham Community College. This project is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. TGRC would like to extend a special thank you to Rockingham County Arts Council and the North Carolina Arts Council for their support. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door for only $10 per person!
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Free tax assistance will be offered at the Garden of Eden Senior Center, located at 508 Orchard Drive in Eden. Community volunteers who are trained and tested in current tax law by the IRS will be e-filing tax re- turns for citizens. E-filing is fast, more accurate, secure and simple. The Internal Revenue Service sponsors the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The mission of the program is to provide free basic tax return preparation for low-to-moderate income and elderly taxpayers. This also includes taxpayers with disabilities, limited English proficiency and the Military. No ministers, business owners or rental properties. This year we also have a link on the city website that you can click on to file your own taxes. The City of Eden website is (www.edennc.us) You can file your federal taxes and 1 state tax return on this site. There is no charge for use of the website. • March & April - Mondays and Wednesday 8:30-11:30. You must bring last years tax return ,your original social security card for yourself and all dependents, photo ID, health insurance card and if you are getting a refund and want direct deposit bring a bank routing # Best to make appointment please call 627-1611 between 8:30-4:30
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From the Desks of Eden City Hall
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Eden City Manager’s Report – Brad Corcoran Strategic Plan Update among more than 300 proposed One thing we currently plan to focus on during FY 2018-19 is to do something in each of the various areas within our city (Ex. – Draper, Boulevard, Spray, Leaksville, Central, and Highway 14/Kings Highway corridor). Ideally, we hope to get citizen input from interested residents and business owners in each of these areas in terms of specific ideas and suggestions. If you’re unable to attend the informal March 1st meeting at City Hall from 6-7pm, but have some specific thoughts concerning the implementation of the strategic plan, we would ask that you email Ms. Stultz at kstultz@edennc.us.
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• Berry Hill Regional Mega Park - Update The Danville Pittsylvania County Regional Industrial Facilities Authority (RIFA) began acquiring land for the Berry Hill Regional Mega Park in 2001. Through the years, more than $30 million has been invested in the park. The Virginia Tobacco Commission previously awarded a grant in the amount of $20 million and an additional $9.8 million is currently earmarked for the park. The remaining funding has come from RIFA. The total current and proposed park funding is $39.8 million. In 2008, the City of Eden explored the idea of providing water and sewer utilities to the Mega Park because of our excess capacity and the fact that we are closer in proximity to the park than Danville. In FY 2011-12, Eden ran a sewer line to the Virginia state line. A wetlands permit to extend the sewer line from the NC state line to the park, and to clear sites to develop and market the park, was sought from the federal agency that regulates such permits. For five years, the agency would not consider the wetlands permit, because they considered this project to be “speculative development”. When smaller sites were proposed, the responsibility for approving this development fell to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality which approved the permit. In the fall of 2016, site development on three pads began at the park. The marketing for the Mega Park is now beginning since cleared pads are now available for potential prospects to consider. The Berry Hill Regional Mega Park was a finalist for the Toyota-Mazda auto plant project that ultimately went to Alabama due to supply chain benefits in that state. That said, the fact that Berry Hill was considered
sites illustrates that this is a site that will attract industrial clients. • Sewer Line Project The Mega Park sewer line project was completed in the summer of 2012. Eden’s part of the project, working jointly with Virginia agencies, was to build a sewer force main from the Virginia State Line on NC 770 back to the Railroad Pump Station. The Virginia agencies were to build the rest of the sewer force main up to the Mega Park and the sewer pump station that will service the park. This project was financed mostly with a grant from the NC Golden Leaf Foundation. The City will treat the first million gallons per day (MGD) of wastewater from the park and possibly up to three MGD as development continues. This project will eventually provide a new revenue source for the City. Currently, there are still no tenants in the park, and the new sewer force main will remain inactive until prospects are landed. Project Lignum, as previously reported on, is completing its due diligence at the park and could be its first tenant. • Water Line Project Danville and Henry County built a 750,000 GPD water line for the Mega Park in 2011-12. In August 2015, they accepted a $2.2 million grant from the Virginia Tobacco Commission for additional water system improvements which included the installation of a 20-inch water line from the North Carolina/Virginia border to the Mega Park where it connected to the existing 16-inch line they previously installed in 2011-12. This is the water line with fire hydrants that runs along Berry Hill Road in Virginia. This line has limited capacity, which is why Eden is in the process of pursuing the infrastructure to supply additional water to the park. Originally, the City was to build a 30” water line to accommodate the power plant that was being planned by The Southern Company within the Mega Park. That line would have had a capacity of 11 MGD and a projected cost of approximately $18.489 million to build. Grant funding, low interest loans and the anticipated water sales revenue to The Southern Company would have enabled the City to pay for this water line. PJM Interconnection is a regional transmission organization (RTO) that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. The late 2017 market conditions in PJM
limited Southern Power’s ability to execute long-term customer opportunities that aligned with their business model. The decision by The Southern Company was only a reflection of the changing marketplace and not the condition of the Mega Park location. The Southern Company continues to believe this is one of the best places to locate a facility, should market conditions make such a project economically feasible. Eden is now pursuing a 20” water line that will provide a capacity of 6-7 MGD for the Mega Park customers. This is considered adequate for future needs. It appears that at least 54% of the grant funding that was originally obtained for the 30” line will be transferable to the smaller line. The City intends to pursue another grant to help pay the debt service on the remaining 46% of loans that will have to be made to complete the project. The goal is to cover as much of the water line cost as possible with grant and low interest loans, thereby minimizing the burden placed on Eden taxpayers. • Contribution to Capital Project Fund Finally, the $1,000,000 contribution to the Capital Project Fund for the Mega Park Water Line Project that is currently included in the FY 2017-18 budget will not be needed and will not be made due to the downsizing of this project. These funds will remain within the Water and Sewer Fund.
Industry and Business Notes • Karastan Rug Mill, Division of Mohawk Industries. The Eden mill is the leading aircraft carpet supplier in the U.S. They supply Delta, Southwest Airlines, United, Continental, Jet Blue and Qantas. They also supply Airbus and Boeing directly. A significant percentage of their orders involve plane refurbishment projects. • Gildan Activewear has spent $80 million through its six Eden expansions. Since 2000, they have grown from 200,000 SF to almost 2 million. Currently, they are Eden’s largest industrial employer with more than 500 employees at their two facilities. • Former Full Moon Saloon The former Full Moon Saloon on Monroe Street has been purchased and will soon be rehabilitated. Plans include a new roof before the interior construction begins. • Microbrewery on Washington Street
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From the Desks of Eden City Hall Continued from Previous Page Eden Report... Continued From Previous Page Progress on the development of a microbrewery on Washington Street has resumed. Currently, the plans are for construction to start in the fall of this year. • Fieldcrest Road Pocket Park The wet winter weather has slowed progress on the Fieldcrest Road pocket park. Consistent dry days above 40 degrees are needed to complete the painted signage and dry weather is needed to complete the backfill in the park. • The Eden Downtown Development Corporation met to discuss future meeting agenda formats to streamline discussion. NC Main Street conference attendees were confirmed for March 13-15 in Clayton. • Boulevard Merchant’s Assoc. The Boulevard Merchant’s Association is planning a food truck rodeo Saturday, April 21, and a multi-cultural festival to be held Saturday, Aug. 11. • Building Rehabilitation Grant The first Building Rehabilitation Grant for 2018 has been awarded to Brenna Yates of Sweet Revenge Bakery. Her extensive remodel/expansion is a valuable investment in our Main Street community. Several other business owners are in various stages of completing the BRG application. • 622 Washington Street Progress on the rehabilitation of 622 Washington St. is moving forward. We received the engineers report and are proceeding with upstairs non-load bearing wall removal. We are pursuing plans for retail/office space downstairs and residential use upstairs. Roof improvements are a priority as well as the replacement of the back wall. Barring unforeseen issues, it is anticipated that work will be complete in four months. • Ashton Way Apartments Wynnefield Development has officially purchased the property on E. Harris Place from Osborne Investments and anticipates beginning construction on the Ashton Way Apartments in the near future. • SKAT Bus Lack of transportation is often an obstacle to finding employment. Eden has requested the Rockingham County Aging, Transportation and Transit Service (ADTS), which manages the SKAT Bus system, to add a 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. SKAT bus run. This run will make stops in the Eden industrial areas close to the 7 a.m. time when many companies begin their morning shifts. This route change will begin in March. The 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. route only averaged four people, so it will be eliminated from the daily
bus route. • Tune in to watch “A Few Minutes with the Mayor” Spend 15 minutes with Mayor Neville Hall on Star News 5 as this show airs live at 6:15 p.m. the last Thursday of each month. We have an e-newsletter! You can get information about upcoming local events by email through our monthly Explore Downtown newsletter. If you want to subscribe, please send your email address to godowntown@edennc.us. • New Text Messaging program We will soon be launching our text message marketing effort to better inform our citizens about upcoming meetings, involvement opportunities, event information and so much more. Anyone interested in receiving the information should email your text number to Cindy Adams at cadams@edennc.us or call 336-612-8049. As an alternative, you can text us with your name and the fact that you would like to opt in at 336-5526132 and we can get your number via the text. Citizens have to opt in.
Engineering Department Updates • Street Resurfacing Projects The street list for the FY 2018-19 Street Resurfacing Contract has been finalized based on funding of approximately $500,000. If additional funding is approved during the budget process, the street list will be revised accordingly. This contract is scheduled to go out for bid in March. NCDOT has informed us that the state roads on their 2018-19 resurfacing schedule will not be resurfaced until the spring of 2019 based on information provided by their contractor. They originally thought this work would be completed sometime this summer. • Waterline Replacement Projects: Crews from Sam W. Smith, Inc. installed an additional 160 feet of 6” ductile iron water main along W. Arbor Lane, and were able to install about 423 feet of 2” schedule 80 PVC water main along the east side of Wildflower Lane. All the newly installed water mains were pressure tested on the last day of January, before being chlorinated and flushed. Due to the rainy weather, the crews have not been able to complete the process of making new water taps and switching customers over to the new water mains. Sam W. Smith, Inc. has been awarded the Sunset Drive 2” Waterline Replacement project. About 800 feet of 6” ductile iron pipe is to be installed here in the Grand Oaks subdivision between Conover Dr. and Knollwood Dr.
Fire Department • Community Outreach Effort The Eden Fire Department conducted a station tour with 55 students from Douglass Elementary School on Feb. 9. The students watched fire safety videos explaining the importance of EDITH, which stands for exit drill in the home and how it should be practiced with each member of the home. Each student was reminded of the Eden Fire Department smoke detector program – if their home is not equipped with one, call or come by one of the stations and the City will provide them one free of charge. In addition, the students received an in-depth tour of the station, including the sleeping quarters, kitchen and living area. Each one of the fire apparatus, including the command vehicles, was shown along with the capabilities of each. A turn out gear demonstration was also done to show what each piece is designed for and how it protects firefighters from being burned or injured. • Expansion of Training Grounds - The City of Eden has secured a tract of land from the Rockingham County School Board. The land is located behind Station 4 on East Stadium Drive. The City acquired the land in exchange for a 1987 model fire truck that was decommissioned and taken out of service. The fire truck will be used in the high school firefighter program that is being taught at Rockingham High School. The land is in the process of being cleared and will be used to further expand the training grounds behind the fire station. The fire department kicked off its fundraising efforts in December for the burn building to be built behind Station 4. Pine State Group located on New Street donated $4,570 to go toward the construction. This will be a state of the art building, which will give firefighters live fire training in a controlled environment. The building will not only give live fire training, search and rescue, ventilation, and a large variety of other training opportunities can be utilized in the building. The Eden Fire Department is very excited about the fund raising efforts to try and achieve this excellent training facility.
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Parks & Recreation Department Updates • Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust/Get Fit Rockingham Due to the success of the Get Fit Eden program, it was expanded to the remaining municipalities this year. A $38,887, two-year grant application was submitted to the Kate
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• DIABETIC EDUCATION Workshop for everyday living. 3rd Thurs. of every month, 3 pm. No res. necessary, FREE! Pete Crouch, Eden Drug. Call for location. 336-627-4854 • TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) Mon. at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Ch., 233 Stadium Dr. Eden. www. tops.org or call 1-800-YEA-TOPS. or 919-621-3613. Laurasgw@gmail.com Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057. • UNC ROCKINGHAM HEALTH CENTER (formerly Morehead Hosp.) Preregistration is required for ALL classes UNLESS instructed otherwise. Many are FREE of Charge. Call 336-623-9711 ext, 2412 to register. CHRONIC DISEASE CARE Call for dates and times... • Community of Hope Cancer Support Susie Pool at 336-623-9711, Ext. 2662. • Look Good - Feel Better Call 336-623-9713. • Parkinson's Support Group
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First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Tuesday • “A Vision for You” Group – 6:00pm St. Thomas Episc. Church, 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville (336) 349-3511 Wednesday • Sparrow Group - 8:00pm William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St., Reidsville (800)591-6474 • “Circle of Love” Group - 8:00pm Open Discussion - UNC Rockinghanm Health Center (fomerly Morehead Hospital) 117 E. Kings Hwy., Eden -(336) 623-9711 Thursday • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Friday • “A Vision for You” Group – 8:00pm Open Discussion, St. Thomas Epi. Ch.. 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville 349-3511 Saturday • 12 Changes Group – 9:00am Life Changes Bldg., 7586 NC Hwy 770, Eden (336) 623-8584 • Serenity Group – 11:00am William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St. – Reidsville (800)591-6474 • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presb. Church 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Sunday Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presb. Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 ALANON Thursday • Draper Al-Anon Group - 7:00pm First United Methodist Church 130 Main Street - Draper • Madison-Mayodan Group – 8:00pm Episcopal Church of the Messiah 114 S. 2nd Ave. – Mayodan Sunday Paths to Recovery – 7:00pm Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr. - Reidsville CELEBRATE RECOVERY Sunday Evenings at Osborne Baptist Church. Meal at 5 p.m. Program at 5:30 p.m. (Celebration Place for1st-6th graders, and childcare provided. Rob Robbin at 336-344-6064 or email at rrobins@osbornebaptist.com ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. MONTHLY DANCE - 2nd Thurs. of every month. - Rockingham Wellness Center, 570 S. Van Buren, Laynes Bldg 6:30 - 8:00. Call 336-552-8576 • ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn Call for date & times. South Day Room. Registration not required. 336-951-4674.
Youth Concerns
JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM for 16 & 17 year olds. The Draper Vol. Fire Dept. Must be in high school and have a NC license. Call 336-635-2233. SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), crafts, snacks and social activities. Call Brenda Moore at 336-623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m. TEEN PARENT SUPPORT GROUP 3rd Tuesday of month at 6:30pm at Leaksville UMC. Ashley May at 6236002. MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 or - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712
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Meetings & Classes WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Rock. Co. Co-Op Extention Office at 525 NC 65, Reidsville. Call Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB At the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday of month - 7pm Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB Bethany area meets on 1st Tuesday at 6:30 in Fellowship Hall of the Comers Chapel Bapt.Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA Meets the third Tuesday of every month at Fursty's Restaurant on Freeway Drive in Reidsville at 6:30 pm. RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB 3rd Sat. of every month at 9:30 am for snacks, Meeting begins at 10 am. Meeting at the Rock. Co. Republican Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville. RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. 708 Barnes St., Reidsville (Salvation Army Gym.) 434-203-3050 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am. NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – Chapter 1161 – 3rd Wed. each month at 11:30 a.m Mayflower Seafood Rest., 1641 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, . All federal active, retired empl. & spouses & postal & military) Tom Lovell – 336-623-1081. THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807 ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH:
The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14 south of Eden. 1 to 4 p.m. Tues. and 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wed. Professional on site to help trace roots for free. 336-623-7154 or 336-623-1797.
Military Groups • ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League - All Marines, active/inactive, Navy Corpsmen and Navy Chaplins that served with FMF Marine Units and Spouses. 2nd Thur. of each mo. Eat 6pm, meet 7 pm at the Agriculture Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth. Joe Zanetti 336-623-6779 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan . Rock. Co. Post. The 2nd Saturday at 11 AM. Post CDR. David Califf: Alegionpost534@gmail.com • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS 2nd Sat. of month at 9:30 AM at Post Building, 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan. American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle welcome. Don Laster at 336-202-9724. • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO. 2nd Monday. Chapter 63 -Ag. Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School. Room 180) Social 6 pm, meeting at 7 pm. Transportation for veterans to VA appts if needed. (336) 349-6040. Volunteers Needed. (336) 394-0080. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Thursdays of Month at 7PM at the legion. Call Curtis Pierce at 336-6239481 leave message. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, 2nd Sat. of month 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave message. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY - New info: 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral in Reidsville. Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • VFW POST 8297- 2nd Sat. of month at 961 Church St. Ext., Reidsville, Noon. Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 -1st Tuesday of month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan, 7 PM. Donald Bien,CDR 336-548-3431.
Church Events “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 and online, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them. Call 336-627-9234 and ask for Elizabeth or Lisa.
REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Complete, Free recovery program meeting at ROBERTS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Every Friday evening 7-9, Ph. 336-344-5083 203 Memorial Baptist Church Rd. Stoneville NC 27048 www.robertsmemorialbaptistchurch.org Why Are You Still Addicted? We can Help. • SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 The Boulevard, Eden • 336-635-2277 Thursday Service 6:30pm - Biblical Learning / Bible Study Saturday 6:30pm - Worship Service Now accepting volunteers for our Children’s Ministry for Thursday and Saturdays • EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Eden Baptist Church The Church With A Y For You! 320 The Boulevard ~ Eden, NC Specialized Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. Children & Youth Programs 7 p.m. 336-623-3515; www.EdenBaptistChurch.org • EDEN CHURCH OF CHRIST 250 The Boulevard, Eden, NC • 276-340-2653 James Oldfield • awordfromthelord@gmail.com SUNDAY 9am Bible Class • 10am Worship Thursday 7pm Bible Study Also: Call In Live Thurs 9pm on WGSR Star News 47.1 Live Call In at WLOE Sundays at 5pm
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Events of Interest • A PLACE TO SHARE EXPERIENCES... 3rd Sat. of month 8am - until. Freeman Wood Crafters 413 Church St (Near traffic circle). Eden. Park in the main parking lot (at the Three Rivers Outfitter) follow the signage. Coffee, doughnuts and relaxing atmosphere. Woodworking lesson if wanted. Please call ahead: 336-573-9900. Handicapped access available, please let us know your needs when you call. There are no plumbing facilities at this meeting and no temperature control. Dress accordingly.
Community Help GOODWILL CAREER CENTERS GED, Computer Skills Classes, Employability Skills Classes, Job Leads, Network Room, Resume Assistance For information or to register for classes: Eden –336-623-3007 Reidsville – 336-637-1010 Mayodan – 336-949-4849 ROCKINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE - 926 Washington St., Eden. Every Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thurs - Fri. 10-4. Tax ded. Free large pickup. 336-627-0160. FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for international exchange students for the 20142015 school year. Call 910-308-9458. MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY • SALVATION ARMY -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 +, Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches
Leather to Lures This new Historic Downtown Eden business is located at 623 Washington Street on the bottom floor of the Central Hotel. They will offer leather and western wear (cowboy boots, belts, wallets, etc.) sterling silver (rings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, earrings) pet supplies (collars and leashes) clothing and fishing gear. Name brands include Abu Garcia, Penn, Shimano, Zebco and
• HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact Mildred Cochran 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Wanda Barnett • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE Reidsville Salvation Army 704 Barnes St., 349-4923 ext. 106 • ROCKINGHAM RESCUE MISSION 618 Early Avenue, Eden • 336-623-2133 Tues., Wed. & Thurs 11:00-12:30 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am 1pm Stoneville Pent. Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.
Ongoing Events DANCE - LARRY J’S 1201 Old Leaksville Rd., Ridgeway, Va. Friday with the House Rockers Saturday - Various Guest Bands Doors Open at 6pm Music from 7pm - 9:45pm No Alcohol • Smoke Free Concessions Available Adults $6 Donation, 12 & Under Free For Info Contact Wayne at 276-956-1337 or 276-340-6212 TRIAD DAYLILY FANS & NTL GARDEN CLUB - Meets the 1st Sunday of month. Plant sales Sept-May 2 - 4pm, 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro. Lynne 336 456 4509 "ART IN THE GARDEN" A conversation on how our community can develop an art center in Eden. We have a Public Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/10333114066
more. They will sell lures, tackle boxes, minnow buckets, left vests and more. Man cave items include neons, Harley Davidson metal signs, beer taps and more. Grand Opening will take place on Saturday, February 18th. They will be open from 1:00pm-5:00pm daily. Call 336-6239098 or 336-347-0207 for more information. 241 Events April Blackstock offers you a spacious and beautifully decorated spot for your next special event. 241 Events is located at 241 The Boulevard in Eden. Call April at 336340-4956 for more information.
90931/) with an ongoing discussion. CASCADE COM. CENTER DANCE # 621 (3561 Huntington Trail) Cascade Virginia. Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions avail. Music Friday night from 7-10 pm by Cascade Express with Eddy Irving & Friends and Bluegrass the 1st and 3rd Sat. THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. - Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam 6:15PM, Doors Open 7 p.m. Also Saturdays at “The Barn” Music at 7:00 PM. Call Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AT JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville Saturday 6pm, Dance at 7pm. No Alcohol, smoke free. Adults $5 don., Under 11 free. SENIOR DANCES -REIDSVILLE EVENTS CENTER -Downtown Reidsville @ 223 S. Scales St. - Tuesday Bluegrass Night 7pm - 9:30pm - Thursday Classic Country with City Limits Band 7pm: 9:30pm Bob or Myra Tudor at 336342-6770.
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM EDT Two breakout sessions with topic including blueways, landowner outreach and much more. Funding panel, a Lightening Round at the end of the day, followed by an optional hike. Wache for registration information soon! 2018 Candidate Filing Period Superior and Dictrict Court Offices June 18 - June 29th 2018 Soil nad Water Conservation District Supervisor June 11, 2018 - July 6 2018
1201 old Leaksville rd. ridgeway, Va 276-956-1337 March 2018 Line-Up Doors Open 6pm • All Shows 7pm
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CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION GALA Hosted by Rockingham County Education Foundation Firday, April 13th 6pm Penrose Park Country Club 1622 Country Club Road, Reidsville, NC. Casual Attire Early Bird Tickets are $55 each After march 13th, $60 each Tickets may be purchased by calling 336-552-0761 or at helprockinghamstudents.ejoinme.org.
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Upcoming Events ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY: NEW JOURNEY CREATIONS Show and Sale at Eden City Hall. Open for viewing any regular operation hours. Call Lisa F. Griffith at 336-613-0325 for more information. Great gifts for birthdays, celebrations, Mothers & Father’s day coming up!
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3RD ANNUAL PEIDMONT LEGACY TRAILS SUMMIT at RCC. April 13, 2018
Roadside Gypsy This retailer is located at 600 Monroe Street in Historic Downtown Eden. The store sells distressed furniture, clothing, candles and T-shirts. Stop by and see what they have to offer. Wyrd Armouries The partners in this business have moved to Eden from High Point, NC and will operate their joint businesses in the former Habitat for Humanity location at the corner of Irving Avenue and The Boulevard. Nathanial Wilson does metal fabrication and Cynthia Abernathy does sewing and leather work.
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THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY THURSDAY, MARCH 1 • POSITIVELY EDEN STRATEGIC PLAN PUBLIC MEETING. An informational “drop-in” type meeting for the public to receive an update on Eden’s efforts to date and future plans, as well as to receive any feedback our citizens may have concerning future initiatives. This “drop-in” type meeting will be held from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Eden Room of the Eden Municipal Building.
SATURDAY, MARCH 3 • THE STAND TOGETHER...NOT ALONE FESTIVAL will be held on March 3rd at Farris Park in Mayodan (2878 Farris Park Rd., Mayodan, NC) from 10am - 7pm. (gates to open at 9am) The gate fee for the event is only $5 per person, but children 12 and under are free as well as anyone over 65.
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MONDAY, MARCH 5TH • RC BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING. Governmental Center, 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth, NC. All Meetings are at 6:30PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 13TH • LUNCH & LEARN: “ Making Better Credit Decisions” March 14th 12:00-1:00pm All Eden Chamber members are invited to attend our Lunch & Learn hosted by State Employees Credit Union Vice President/ City Executive Andrea Fox. Meeting at the Eden Chamber of Commerce. Lunch will be provided by Subway. If you would like to attend call (336) 623-3336 or email info@edenchamber.com.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH • ANITA’S ANGELS PINTO BEAN SUPPER: 130 Main St., at 1st United Methodist Church. Sponsored by the United Methodist Women. To Benefit Anita’s Angels Relay for Life Team.
SATURDAY, MARCH 31ST • EASTER EGG HUNT HOSTED BY THE EDEN PARKS AND REC. Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Rd., Eden. Starting at 11am. Free for children ages toddler to 12 years old. Select eggs win prizes. (Heavy) Rain date is Monday April 2nd
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Free Events at The Rockingham Wellness Center in March
From the Desks of Eden City Hall
Located at 509 S. Van Buren Rd., Eden
• Special Events for the Month of March: All events are free and open to the public. All events are held at Rockingham Wellness Center. • Smoking Cessation Classes begin on Wednesdays from 1:00 2:00pm Fresh Start Smoking Cessation Class American Cancer Society "Fresh Start" Smoking Cessation Series beginning March 21, 2018. Learn helpful techniques to quit smoking and stay smoke free from a trained facilitator in a comfortable, group setting. • March 20, 2018 from 12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch and Learn Opportunity: PACT 360 Parent’s Rx Program – This program will include information on the dangers of unsecured prescription drugs within the home, educate participants on proper disposal sites for prescription drugs, and teach participants how to ensure safety in their home, by securing all medication. Following the presentation, the PACT 360 Parents Rx program will have a demonstration, with a discussion afterwards. Registration is required. • March 14, 2018 12:00- 1:00pm ABLE Act – The ABLE Act is a federal and state law that allows people with disabilities to save money for qualified expenses without it affecting their SSI, SSDI, or Medicaid benefits. Join Tim Simmons, Member Engagement Specialist with Cardinal Innovations, as he explains the importance of this Act and the potential benefits. Registration is required. All events are free and open to the public. All events are held at Rockingham Wellness Center.
Jeanette Haymore Welcomes New Groomer Kristin Forlines She has worked at Macy J’s part-time for years, & recently decided to make grooming a full time career. Kristin attended Nanhall’s school for grooming, & graduated Dec. 2017. Please give her a call today 420 W. King’s Hwy. Eden 336-623-4246.
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Eden Report... choose a qualified bidder and Continued From Page 11 proceed to construction. B. Reynolds Charitable Trust on Feb. 9. The grant would fund the Get Fit Rockingham program for two years in Eden, Reidsville, Wentworth, Madison. Mayodan and Stoneville. A decision on the grant should be made in April of this year. • Recreational Trails Program Grant - A grant is being pursued to extend the Smith River Greenway to a 1,600 linear foot trail behind Karastan Rug Mill which connects to the Leaksville Landing. Currently, the Smith River Greenway has a path to King’s Highway and a sidewalk extends close to the Karastan Rug Mill. A portion of sidewalk and nature trail will be added adjacent to the Karastan property. • Dixie Youth Baseball State Meeting - Staff attended the NC Dixie Youth Baseball State meetings on Jan. 19 and 20 and provided attendees with information about the NC Dixie Youth Baseball Ozone State Tournament that will be held in Eden at Freedom Park on July 13-20. • Dog Park - The Mayor and City Council approved the construction of the Freedom Park Dog Park at its Oct. 17, 2017 meeting as part of the Eden Strategic Plan. The cost for this facility will be approximately $35,000. The fencing has been installed at the Freedom Park Dog Park and the water fountains have been delivered. As soon as the area dries, City staff is planning to install the water lines. The trash cans and benches should be delivered in the next several weeks. This project is scheduled for completion in the spring. • Freedom Park Nature Trail and Improvements - Members of staff met at the Freedom Park Nature Trail and discussed the improvements that will be made that include additional stone and granite dust, additional picnic tables, and the installation of 10 RV pads. City staff began applying new stone and granite dust on the nature trail at the end of January and laid out the RV pads. This project is scheduled to be completed by the spring. • Matrimony Creek Greenway - The Matrimony Creek project is moving forward. The City Attorney continues to work on completing all the easement property transfers to the City and should have the easements completed soon. Work on the parking lot and trail areas will begin as soon as the weather permits. Bids are being sought for the restroom construction. When
Planning & Inspections Dept. • Code Enforcement We have collected $8,857.49 since our last report. Staff will continue to monitor the Register of Deeds’ online website for property transfers and search for property owners that have relocated using the Lexis-Nexus program that was purchased. Attorney letters for collection were sent to two property owners informing them that we intend to foreclose on their property unless accounts were paid in full. • Positively Eden Strategic Plan Steering Com. Meeting The steering committee for the Positively Eden Strategic Plan met on Feb. 9. During this meeting, the committee members received a progress report and update concerning our efforts at implementing the plan and proposed projects and goals for the rest of this fiscal year and the next one beginning July 1, 2018. This same information will be shared with the public at the informational meeting scheduled for March 1.
Police Department • Internal Interviews & Promotions - The newly created Downtown Officer position went to School Resource Officer Jim Robertson, a 20-year member of the Eden Police Department, was selected to assume the role of Downtown Officer. Robertson’s current position as Elementary SRO was advertised within the department and an announcement concerning the selection of the new SRO will be made soon. In Feb. interviews were held to fill the vacant Sergeant positions within the department involving selection of two new patrol sergeants, one new criminal investigative sergeant and one new special operations sergeant. The criminal investigative sergeant is currently vacant due to David Lamberth’s promotion to Lieutenant of Criminal Investigations. The sergeant of special operations will be effective upon the retirement of Lt. Richie Jeffries, which is tentatively set as May 1. Sgt. Paul Moore will assume the responsibilities as Lieutenant of A Squad on March 1, replacing Lt. Tim Harbour whose retirement is effective March 1. Anthony Welch will assume his duties as Lieutenant of B Squad on April 1, replacing Lt. David Martin whose retirement is effective
April 1. An announcement concerning the selection of the new Sergeants will be made in the near future.
Public Utilities Department Updates • Meadow Greens and Covenant Branch Pump Stations Force Main Relief Project - The Meadow Greens and Covenant Branch Pump Stations Force Main Relief project is designed to enhance capacity and increase redundancy by building additional connections for each pump station to the Railroad Force Main at an estimated cost of $566,600. This project allows for backup reliability should the Covenant Branch Pump Station Force Main fail. It will also allow the Meadow Greens Pump Station flow to be diverted in the event of a Meadow Greens force main failure or a problem at the Junction Pump Station. It builds in flexibility to avoid situations that can lead to Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs). This project has reached substantial completion with only punch list items left to finish. This project was funded by a North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) Water Infrastructure Section HUC grant for $534,800 and a matching City contribution of $31,800. • The New Street Sewer Improvements Project The owners of the MGM Warehouse property have formally asked that the city provide sewer to their warehouse facilities on New Street. This is due to the inoperable condition of the old Fieldcrest Mills wastewater treatment plant on the MGM property. Because this property is in the City, we are obligated to provide sewer service to this property. The City staff developed a scope of work where we plan to develop a pumping station on the property of adequate size to handle the MGM workforce operations, Gildan’s workforce operations, prepare for limited growth on the adjacent potential industries development sites, and consolidate the Weil McLain pump station into the new larger pumping station. A funding application was submitted to the North Carolina Department of Commerce in October of 2017 and the City was formally notified in December of 2017 that the project had been funded with a $997,000 grant. Design work on the project is being initiated and construction should begin in early summer.
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POSITIVELY EDEN! In 2017, under the leadership of the Eden City Council, a Strategic Planning Steering Committee was formed. The members of the committee spent many hours working with citizens to help to formulate a new vision for the City of Eden. A Strategic Plan is, at its core, a framework for the future health and welfare of our citizens. It is also a planning document that endeavors to channel funding to projects to meet our citizen’s needs and to position the City for the future. In this article you will find a summary of the work that was undertaken and the vision presented. Our entire plan can be read on the City of Eden website (edennc.us). First, please take note of the date and time of our public meeting. If you would like to know more about our plan, call the Eden Planning and Inspections Department at 336623-2110, option 2, and we will be glad to talk to you or meet with your group. On March 1 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, we will have information about progress and accomplishments of our Strategic Plan. Please join us! MISSION To build the brightest future we can create together through relationships - between citizens and their government, businesses and public institutions, the City and region. VISION Eden will be a community where all people have the opportunity to be positively bold and actively engaged in shaping our future. VALUES A vibrant downtown, economic vitality, good government, neighborhoods and housing, our infrastructure, young people, health and wellness, greenways and sidewalks, lifelong education, community identity, access to recreation and community vitality. POSITIVELY EDEN! How does the City of Eden attract people and increase longterm private economic activity to build a well-funded City with a quality of place that attracts even more people and investment? It’s a tall order. The City of Eden enlisted a committee of passionate and dedicated people who love their community to meet with hundreds of engaged residents, working together to create a vision for the future, with implementable strategies and measures for success. Citizen engagement provides the cornerstone for good community planning – ensuring that as many thoughts, ideas, and opinions as possible are shared and discussed. Successful strategic planning requires that choices be made, and that those choices be consistent with broader community goals and values. Eden now has a blueprint for taking chances and acting boldly. The City of Eden Five Year Strategic Plan, known as Positively Eden!, is intended to look beyond physical planning and discuss what Eden can do in
the next five years to thrive, with strategies that will guide investment, development, and service allocation in a community. The feedback and ideas submitted by the community members who devoted time to this process have delivered a clear vision, and a set of goals and guidelines for the City to follow to achieve this vision. Systemic change takes time, bold action, and a dogged commitment to the community’s vision by leadership and citizens. Positively Eden! provides a set of strategy areas, goals, and actions to move Eden forward and upward. Already, the City has taken steps on a new path – upping the professional level of its staff, greenway projects, festivals, and its aggressive business attraction and retention policies, all of which are all attempts to diversify and reinvent Eden’s economy. Many of the traits that make small communities thrive are what Eden residents value or want to see replicated. Eden already has many of the pieces in place (e.g. outdoor opportunities, youth involvement, entrepreneurial investment). Quality of life type factors and traditional economic development factors are both key to Eden’s success. On the traditional side, many of the factors are out of Eden’s direct influence. The City cannot move closer to an interstate highway, it can’t control energy costs, and it has little influence over the corporate tax rate. In other words, a lot of what makes traditional economic development work is out of Eden’s hands and can only be enhanced through county and regional partnership and alliances - which Eden has built (and should continue building). Its alliance with Danville area partners to develop the Berry Hill Industrial Mega Park is a good example of this regional partnership. What Eden can influence is its quality of place. Eden can enhance citizen engagement, it has excellent natural resources on which to capitalize, and it has traditional neighborhoods and commercial areas. To be strategic in the next 5 years, the quality of place should be Eden’s focus. This is not at all to say that Eden should ignore traditional economic development. There is no question that Eden will benefit from greater private economic investment, such as finding a company that is a large water user. STRATEGY AREAS The strategy areas and goals in this plan will guide City policy and provide a road map for reaching the Positively Eden! vision. Each strategy area and goal reflects the community values collected through the Positively Eden! planning process and outreach activities, and they are aligned with the traits of successful small towns and what employers seek when considering new investment. The goals and strategies are organized into five strategy areas:
From the Desks of Eden City Hall Continued from Previous Page WHAT WE PROMOTE: Broaden the Impact of Downtown Eden • Re-energize Downtown Eden’s Main Street Program: Main Street is a national program that embraces a 4-point approach to downtown redevelopment: good design (develops space), an organization (develops partners) to do the work, events and materials for downtown promotion (develops markets), and economic vitality (develops businesses and uses) to harness the opportunity. • Develop a Downtown Eden Branding and Marketing Strategy, with associated brands for Eden’s defined small areas (Leaksville, Draper, Spray, designated historic areas). • Expand private investment incentives to improve downtown’s public space. • Annually update and distribute Downtown Eden and other key area market data (retail sales and leakage, area income, available properties, etc.). HOW WE PROSPER & GROW: Increase Economic Vitality • Focus on quality of place as the core economic development strategy. • Increase Eden’s competitiveness in broader markets (region, state, nation, etc.) • Objectively weigh the opportunities or challenges of attracting particular industrial prospects to the City of Eden and its economic region. • Become an active partner to promote and support the performance of Rockingham County Schools. • Continue to make progress on major infrastructure projects. • Continue to improve Eden’s road infrastructure by implementing Eden’s repaving and road maintenance schedule. • Enhance the public realm by identifying and implementing small win projects (e.g. plantings, street furniture, pedestrian/bicyclist infrastructure, and parks improvements). • Promote commercial areas as small business job centers. • Foster and support a local community of developers. HOW WE LIVE: Boost Neighborhood Development • Develop coordinated neighborhood (e.g. Leaksville, Draper, Spray) brands. • Restore housing market demand in residential areas close to Downtown Eden and other neighborhoods (historic Draper and Spray). HOW WE THRIVE: Integrate Health & Recreation Opportunities • Rely on the 2017 Parks and Recreation Master Plan to guide recreation and greenways investments. • Expand and enhance trails, greenways, and parks both as a health promotion and quality of
place strategy. • Tap in to Eden and Rockingham County’s existing health networks to implement strategies identified in the Health Impact Assessment. HOW WE CONNECT: Engage Citizens • Create opportunities for everyone to participate. • Continue to encourage youth and young adult involvement. • Develop and promote an Eden brand. • Share information effectively and regularly with personal con-
tact, using tools added with Eden’s website, and traditional methods IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE Positively Eden! contains many goals and actions. The City is unable to implement all of them at once, nor can the City do it alone – Eden needs partners to spearhead many of the strategies that are not appropriate for the City to undertake or
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on one thing, you’re not spending it on another.” Aligning the strategic plan with Eden’s fiscal health requires understanding and communication. Likewise, City leadership needs to embrace (and communicate about) strategies to diversify, as much as is feasible, the City’s sources of revenue. The goal is to stabilize the City’s tax base to withstand inevitable economic downturns in different sectors (commercial, residential, etc.) and still provide needed services. This means that the City needs to continually evaluate all funding options: taxes, fees for services, public private partnerships, grants, etc. It also means that Eden needs to implement strategies to increase existing land value, focus on infill development, and continue to implement its vision. The strategic plan is intended as a guide for the City – both for policy but also for allocating funds. The goals and actions were identified by a wide range of residents and stakeholders who all care about Eden. The result is a Vision with five strategy areas. So how will decisions be made about what to implement and when? A PROCESS FOR EVALUATING ACTION ITEMS In a community-driven process, ideas are floated and discussed and we try to capture the best path forward given the knowledge we have and under the conditions in place at the time strategies are developed. The Positively Eden! process identified five strategy areas, 22
goals, and a myriad of potential actions. City leadership, along with the community, will need to continually evaluate the potential actions to understand the true costs, impacts, benefits, and challenges related to implementation. As noted previously, this plan is a guide for decision-making, it is not a concrete checklist. Many action items need further vetting, discussion, and planning. To provide a means with which to have meaningful discussions about the actions as conditions change and new possibilities emerge, the following evaluation matrix is offered as a tool to evaluate actions. Throughout the Positively Eden! planning process, the steering committee, community leadership, and others provided a clear mandate - they want to see this plan implemented, and they want to hear about the community’s progress. The City of Eden should experiment with the options to determine what strategies work best.
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: You are the new generation of community leaders, and therefore central to Eden’s future. Get involved so you are an active part of shaping that future. Bring your specialized skill set to the City to help move Eden forward on the issues that are important to you. Be an advocate by letting your peers know why Eden is a great place to be. SENIORS: You have valuable life experiences, as well as education and expertise, that Eden can benefit from. You may be at a point in your life when you have time to do the things you enjoy and are passionate about. Share your knowledge and talents by volunteering your time.
FORMING PARTNERSHIPS Positively Eden! is a tool to further organize committed residents to take action around the goals and ideas that they care most about. Many of the strategies outlined in the Positively Eden! Plan can be accomplished through (primarily) coordination and commitment. The result is that the City, its community partners, local business organizations, non-profits, and others all have a role to play in bringing the Positively Eden! vision to reality. Here are some things you can do:
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ways you would like to be active in your community – both in school and out. You can help make the Eden of the future happen by championing the ideas that interest you most and talking to your friends, parents, teachers, and community leaders about what you can do.
PARENTS: Show your kids what being an engaged citizen means and teach them how important community engagement is to keeping Eden great and making it even better. Take them with you to community meetings and events, participate in community volunteer opportunities together, talk to them about local news and events, and show them how they can keep up with what’s going on in the City. YOUTH: You are a part of this plan and your opinions matter. Take advantage of all Eden has to offer and speak up about new
COMMUNITY LEADERS: Discuss the plan with your networks to identify the issues that most impact and interest you. Use your connections to reach out to the City and other potential partners to organize around these issues and formulate implementation steps. BUSINESS OWNERS: Businesses are a crucial part of Eden’s economy and community. Partner with the City and local business associations to help strengthen your business and grow local jobs. A strong partnership will help you access available resources and help develop new ones to strengthen Eden’s economy. EVERYONE Spread the word about the plan. Stay up-to-date with what the City is doing to implement the plan and identify effective ways to improve upon that. Become a passionate leader for the issues that matter most to you. Celebrate the accomplishments we make and take positive, proactive steps to overcome obstacles the City will face. Get to know your neighbors, support your local businesses and be a champion for Eden.
GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden’s Solid Waste Division will be closed “Good Friday”, March 30th, 2018 in observance of the Easter Holiday.
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7th Annual Pig Cookin’ Contest slated at Spencer-Penn Centre Spencer Penn Centre announces its 7th Annual Pig Cookin’ Contest on April 14th; 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. FREE admission! For the past six years, 1,400 to 1,700 guests from the area as well as North Carolina and Virginia have come to enjoy the day in Spencer, Virginia. Competitors from all over Virginia and North Carolina will follow the rules of the North Carolina Pork Association. Trophies, cash and points, which will transfer to the NC State competition, will be awarded to the top three placements. Competitors will be introduced at Music Night, April 13th and then at 9:00 p.m. they will retreat to their tents and begin preparing their porkers. Up until that time, competitors will be able to meet and talk to the public. They love to talk about cooking pork, but don’t expect any of their cooking secrets! Sandwiches and plates will be available for purchase to eat-in or take-out, as well as one pound BBQ tubs for take-out, after judging. Attractions include: Civil War and Revolutionary Encampments; Craft Fair; BARNIVAL: Children’s Festival on the ballfield; ride the Pig Train; $2/child; Photography Exhibit; Pig Pattie Bingo (Raffle tickets are available up until 1:00 p.m.); Silent Auction; Cruise In; and Live Music Schedule for the day: 9:00 a.m.: Pig Bike Ride departs; 3 routes; pre-register for $20 (deadline April 1st), register after April 1st for $25 11:00 a.m.: Awards ceremony; food sales begin; Craft and Vendor Fair, Cruise-In, BARNIVAL (Children’s games and Pig Train ) and attractions begin 12:15-1:15: Spencer Penn’s Open Mic Band will play 1:30-3:30 p.m.: Too Young Too Old will perform, along with the Old Dominion Cloggers 3:15 p.m.: Silent Auction ends 3:30 p.m.: Pig Pattie Bingo begins Come and enjoy a wonderful day at Spencer-Penn Centre. Spencer-Penn Centre was founded in 2004 when the former school closed. On the Historic Register, Spencer-Penn is now serving the area as an education and special events center providing classes for adults and children in areas of physical health, arts, crafts, safety and a community library. As a venue for events, two large rooms and six smaller spaces have been beautifully restored to preserve the character and integrity of a historical building, but providing modern amenities needed for today’s renters. Spencer Penn Centre. PO Box 506 Spencer, VA 24165 475 Spencer Penn Rd., Spencer, VA (Martinsville/Henry County) 276-957-5757.
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People overseeing Rockingham County’s food pantries and soup kitchens say the demand has increased dramatically in the past few months. “In the past few months, our requests for assistance with food have more than doubled,” said Curtis Pierce, chairman of the RC Veterans Coalition that handles the Veterans food pantry. A couple of weeks ago, he purchased $550 worth, and said he had to go back to buy more food. Since the pantry depends strictly on money and food donations, Pierce said it is not unusual for them to run out of food. “It is terrible when we have volunteers there wanting to serve these Veterans and don’t have
any food to give them,” he said. “The food drive each year is a blessing to us,” Pierce said. “It really helps us so much to restock our shelves.” Because of the increases, the Countywide Food Drive committee has set this year’s goal at 50,000 pounds, a 10,000pound increase over last year. This year’s drive kicks off on Sat., Mar. 3 & ends on Apr. 28. “Our food drive runs for two months until the end of April to accommodate the schools so they can work around test schedules and the Easter holiday, but you can conduct your drive for one week, a month, or as long as you want anytime during that time frame,” said Blake Dawson, chairman of the food drive committee.
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He stressed that all the food collected stays in RC. “The food drive started eight years ago because so many people in the county were not working and had used all their unemployment benefits,” Dawson said. “That first year, we helped six agencies and our goal was 10,000 pounds. “Our goal has increased each year as the need has grown more and more in the county,” he explained. “With the closing of Miller Brewing Co. and Ball Corp. in the past year or so, our county has been hit hard in the economic area. “Not only did employees at those two major companies lose their jobs but many satellite
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Eden City Hall will house the photography and art exhibit by the New Journey Creations, headed by Lisa Finney Griffith and also including work from Elizabeth Doss and Debra Finney. This exhibit and sale will run through the month of April. Don’t forget this work will make spectacular Mother’s & Father’s day gifts. All participants are from Rockingham County and just finished their big three month show at the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro. Please stop in and view the work and feel free to shop for your loved ones for a unique gift they can enjoy daily. For those coming in from out of town, Eden City Hall is at 308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden, across from Morehead High School.
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In this inaugural column about what is happening in the City of Reidsville, we thought it best to use the title, “Roaming Around Reidsville,” for a variety of reasons. First, “Roam Reidsville” is the name of the City’s recently launched QR Code Video project that highlights some of the historical sections around the City. Residents and visitors alike can download a free QR Code app to their smartphone, click on the QR Codes found on downtown directional signs or at local attractions, and see short videos about the location. “Roam Reidsville” started as a collaborative effort between Reidsville High School and the City. As a class project, RHS students videotaped a short history about the historic Penn House located at 324 Maple Street. The students had to research the facility, meet with Penn House Manager Judy Yarbrough, film the house and find historical photos to be included in the video. Reidsville Mayor Pro Tem Harry Brown narrated the video for the students. That video served as the launching pad for the “Roam Reidsville” video tour, which was researched by City staff with the help of Reidsville Area Foundation interns Zach Tate and Abby Bryan, taped by local videographer Chase Nappier and narrated primarily by current and past Mayors and Council members. Additional locations on the tour include American Tobacco Company; Reidsville City Hall, Reidsville Municipal Building (Police Department); Reidsville Public Library; “Budding Future” sculpture; Kelly’s Way; Mural Park; Market Square; and RCARE (Reidsville Center for Active Retirement Enterprises). Another class of students at Reidsville High School is currently working on additional videos. Secondly, the City of Reidsville has always liked to give a nod to the past as it looks to the future. That is why many of its City offices and departments are located in historical structures. Yet the City continues to look forward. No where has that been more evident than at the Reidsville City Council’s Annual Budget Retreat held Sat., Jan. 27, at The Penn House, which was so jam-packed with information that it continued on until Jan. 30 and then Feb. 20! The City Council got a look at several upcoming projects as the City seeks to encourage residential and commercial growth in Reidsville. To do that, the City is focusing on its strengths. How
better to do that than to capitalize on what the City currently offers and expand on those offerings to entice more visitors. The “Football Capital of North Carolina” is taking the concept of teamwork to a new level here in Reidsville. In the coming months, you will be seeing a lot of initiatives designed to recruit new residents and strengthen team spirit among our locals. “Team Reidsville” will focus on showcasing what the City has to offer, from unique downtown restaurants and shops to expanded recreational facilities. We will be introducing new reasons to come to Reidsville and re-introducing our own residents to local attractions such as Lake Reidsville, Lake Hunt, a wonderful network of neighborhood parks and ever expanding miles of greenway trails and blueways. Economic and residential development go hand-in-hand with the amenities a City has to offer, along with a revitalized downtown and robust commercial shopping areas. The City of Reidsville’s official website, reidsvillenc.gov, will be paired with soon-to-be launched companion websites dedicated to economic development and tourism. These easy-to-navigate websites will showcase amenities that we sometimes take for granted and remind us why we love living in Reidsville! More information on these initiatives will be found in future editions. Right now, let’s highlight some of the things currently going on in the City of Reidsville. Preventative Maintenance on Water System: Beginning Mar. 5 and continuing through May 7, the City will be doing preventative maintenance service on our water distribution system. While this is going on, we will switch from our current chloramines to chlorine to optimize the water quality in our water system. This isn’t a new process – we’ve done it twice before. The change could mean some minor taste and odor changes, but this is normal and doesn’t affect water quality. Reidsville Police Department’s Citizens Academy: Last year’s successful Academy means a repeat! The 2nd year starts Thurs., Mar. 8. Participants will get the opportunity to learn more about police work through this inside look at law enforcement. The 10-week Academy is designed so that these participants become partners with the police to help identify problems and solutions to issues facing our community. Workforce Development Initiatives: The City continues to work with local industries and RCC to provide “Employment
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Food Pantry... Continued From Previous Page businesses such as trucking companies had to cut back on their staffs. Others have closed.” The trickle down eventually affected everyone in the community because many of the employees who lost their jobs moved elsewhere, he said. “We are an independent group of volunteers that have been conducting the food drive for eight years,” Dawson explained. “We are not connected to any particular religion but we are faith-based,” adding a lot of churches participate in the food drive. And, he said none of the volunteers are compensated for the work they do in getting out information about the food drive to the community, collecting, sorting and delivering the food. Dawson also said the group can provide speakers for businesses or clubs to further explain the project. At least one agency, the Cooperative Christian Ministries in Eden, is planning to be in front of Food Lion on Meadow Greens Shopping Center to collect food from 10a.m. to 3p.m. Mar. 3, if the weather is good. Another event that day will be the for the first ever Stand Together Not Alone Folk Festival, from 9:30a.m. to 7p.m.
Mar. 3 at Ferris Memorial Park, 2878 Park Road, Mayodan. The rain date is Mar. 10. Admission is $5 per person; however, children 12 & under & seniors over 65 will be admitted for free. People are asked to bring cans of food to drop off in boxes at the entrance. The event will feature nine bands, nearly 50 craftsmen and 14 food vendors, as well as Toymakerz concept cars and a variety of events for children from a bounce house to childsize games and a variety of carnival-style games. The N.C. National Guard Armory is setting up an obstacle course. “We encourage individuals,churches, organizations and businesses to get involved with the food drive,” Dawson said. And, he suggested getting youth to participate by having them conduct door-to-door food drives in their neighborhoods, and helping sort the food on April 28. Additional information can be obtained by calling 336-4322843 or 336-627-1256. AGENCIES BENEFITING FROM FOOD DRIVE 2018 • Cooperative Christian Ministries, Eden : 712 McConnell Ave. (Located: basement of Leaksville Moravian Church back entrance off
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Reidsville & Wentworth Crowder named New Detention Center Lieutenant Sheriff Sam Page and his Court Bailiff, Community team at the Rockingham County Policing, Transition Team memSheriff's Office ber for the new would like to conDetention Center, gratulate Heather D. Records Clerk, TAC Crowder on her proOfficer, and motion to the rank of Detention Center Lieutenant. Lt. Sergeant. Crowder will be Lt. Crowder responsible for dayholds a Bachelors of to-day operations Science degree in within the Criminal Justice Crowder Rockingham County from Guilford Detention Center. College and also Lt. Crowder is an 18 year graduated Crisis Intervention veteran of the Rockingham Training (CIT) provided by the County Sheriff's Office, having National Alliance on Mental previously served in the posiIllness (NAMI). tions of Administrative Assistant,
Fat Mac’s Backyard BBQ Owners Sheldon & Tracy McDowell were pleased to welcome chamber members, friends and family to thier official Ribbon Cutting on February 14th. Located at 306 N. Scales St., Reidsville. They offer great smoked meats, wings, sandwiches and burgers along with sides and full plates.
Honors given at Chamber Dinner The Reidsville Chamber of Commerce recently honored several of their own at thier Anjaul Awards Luncheon held in Febraury. The following businesses and individuals were presented awards: • Small Business of the Year: Saunders ACE Hardware • Corporate Citizen of the Year: Amcor Tobacco Packaging, Inc. • Ambassadors of the Year: Tim Goodman, Wilkerson Funeral Home & Lt. Chuck Evitt, Reidsville Police Department • Chairman's Award: Preston Mitchell, City of Reidsville • Citizen of the Year: Reidsville City Chief of Police, Robert Hassell • President Award: Roy Sawyers, Rockingham Update
Plumbing Class Begins March 19 Plumbing Basics will be offered as a continuing education course at Rockingham Community College. This evening class will meet on Monday and Wednesday, March 19-May 9 from 6-9 p.m. Students will need safety glasses, work gloves, and closed-toe shoes. The cost for the course is $125.00. If you are interested in learning a new skill for a new career, give us a call to register at 336-342-4261, ext. 2107. At RCC…Start Local. Go Far.
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City of Reidsville City Hall & Solid Waste Will Be Closed Good Friday March 30th
RCC’s Eagles Baseball Ready for a Strong Season RCC’s men’s baseball team is well-prepared to begin a strong season with 13 returning players, 8 transfer student-athletes, and a class of 11 true freshmen. The Eagles finished the 2017 season 17-24-1 and were ranked 8th nationally at one point near the end of the season. In the preseason, the Eagles scrimmaged Division 1 JUCO University of South CarolinaLancaster, University of South Carolina-Sumter, Greensboro College and Montreat College. Team Captains, selected by the team through a voting process, are Caleb Henderson (INF), Hunter Lowery (INF/RHP), Jehu Zarate (INF/RHP), Chayce Aldridge (OF), and Austin Huss (RFP) will led the team. Henderson was named First Team All-Region during a solid freshman season and will continue in the position of infielder. Lowery was named to the Second Team All-Region as a pitcher and to the All-Defensive Team during his freshmen season where he played third base, shortstop, and pitcher. As a freshmen, Zarate had a record breaking season with a batting average of .404. In addition, he was named to the Second Team All-Region. Aldridge was redshirted last season and will play centerfield this spring. Huss led the Eagles in innings????? and
rotated positions as a freshmen. Key transfer student-athletes for the Eagles are Gavin Taylor, Wingate University; Brandon Mock, Guildford College; Cejay Chaparro, Danville Community College; Zack McGinnis, Central Virginia Community College; Christian Ruff South Georgia State College; and Tim Smith, University of Connecticut-Avery Point. Eagles key returning pitching staff for the 2018 season are sophomores Robbie Robledo (RHP), Dalton Binkley (LHP), Chase Revier (RHP), Garrett Ward (RHP), and Hunter Lowery (RHP). Keep an eye out on the diamond for key freshmen Walker Joyce (RHP), Michael Connelly (OF), Lucas Tipton (OF), and Weston Kerley (RHP/INF). The Eagles 2018 coaching staff is led by Reece Honeycutt. Additional coaching staff for the season is Will Greene, pitching coach; Andrew Meadows hitting coach; and Colson Everett, student assistant. Admission to all games is free for the public. The Eagles travel to Guilford College for a doubleheader on Feb. 3-4. Both games begin at 1:00 p.m. The Eagles will be at home on Feb. 10 as they face GTCC for a 12:00 p.m. game.
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Reidsville & Wentworth Unifi Announces Recipients of Inaugural REPREVE® Champions of Sustainability Awards Awards recognize sustainability leaders who are partnering with Unifi in protecting our natural resources To further commemorate its recent milestone of recycling 10 billion bottles, Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural REPREVE® Champions of Sustainability awards. These annual awards celebrate Unifi’s brand and textile partners that share in its commitment to sustainability and vision for a better tomorrow. “Unifi created the REPREVE Champions of Sustainability awards to recognize our brand and textile partners that have achieved plastic bottle recycling milestones as a result of their use of REPREVE performance fibers,” said Kevin Hall, Unifi Chairman & CEO. “We are proud to honor companies that exemplify leadership in sustainability, and are among those that have contributed to the more than 10 billion bottles that Unifi has recycled so far. We look forward to recognizing even more companies in the future as we work toward our goal of recycling 30 billion bottles by 2022.” REPREVE Champions of Sustainability will be awarded to 25 brand and retail partners that have each used the equivalent of 10 million or more bottles, and 15 textile partners that have each used the equivalent of 50 million or more bottles, through the use of REPREVE fiber. A partial list of award recipients can be found by visiting REPREVE.com/champions, and on page two of this release. “More than 70 percent of plastic bottles in the United
States end up in a landfill,” Hall explained. “By creating these awards, we hope to inspire designers, customers and consumers to continue to invest in sustainability, and that together, we can make everyday life better by transforming recycled plastic bottles into the products consumers use every day.” An added spotlight on sustainability. In addition to the bottle awards, Unifi is also introducing four special category awards: • REPREVE Partners in Innovation recognizes companies using REPREVE in a way that’s unique to the market. • REPREVE Circular Economy recognizes companies demonstrating best-in-class use of the closed loop concept, which aims to eliminate waste throughout the product life cycle. • REPREVE Newcomer recognizes key companies that started using REPREVE in the past year. • REPREVE All-In recognizes companies that integrated REPREVE into their entire product line from the beginning of the partnership. • Brand and Retailer Bottle Awards Adidas, Ford Motor Company, H&M, Haggar Clothing Co, Hanesbrands Inc., Haworth, JCPenney, Levi Strauss & Co., Lindex, Momentum Textiles , NIKE, Perry Ellis International, Polartec, PVH, Quiksilver, Target, Under Armour, VF Corporation, Volcom, and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. • Textile Partner Bottle Awards Billion Rise, Burlington, Darlington A Moore Company , duvaltex, Intradeco Apparel, MAS Fabrics, Milliken &
Company, Ningbo Shenzhou, Pettenati, Sage Automotive Interiors, SCT, Shanghai Shenan, TEXHONG, TUNTEX, and Valdese Weavers LLC. • Special Category Awards REPREVE Partners in Innovation: Cone Denim , Lucky Textiles , Momentum Textiles and Patagonia®. • REPREVE Circular Economy: Designtex Steelcase, The North Face® • REPREVE Newcomer: DOWNLITE, New Era Cap and Okaidi • REPREVE All-in: Kathmandu Even the awards are recycled. To craft the awards, Unifi partnered with The Olio, a nonprofit organization based in Winston-Salem, N.C. that focuses on teaching and empowerment through entrepreneurship, glassblowing, art and sustainable solutions. Each custom crafted award is blown by hand from glass recycled from local restaurants and bars, and sits on a base made from recycled aluminum and reclaimed wood. About REPREVE: Made by Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), REPREVE® is the global leader in branded recycled performance fibers, transforming more than 10 billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber for new clothing, shoes, home goods and other consumer products. REPREVE is the earthfriendly solution to making consumers’ favorite brands more environmentally responsible. Found in products from many of the world’s leading brands including New Era, Levi’s, Target and Ford. REPREVE fibers can also be enhanced with Unifi’s proprietary technologies for increased performance and comfort. For more information about REPREVE, visit www.REPREVE.com, and connect with REPREVE on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. REPREVE® is a trademark of Unifi, Inc. For more information, contact: Jennifer Whisnant jwhisnant@quixotegroup.com
Apple Growing Updates
Extension 336-641-2400 or anna-beth_williams@ncsu.edu to register and for info.
Come learn about Plant Growth Regulators and an update on apple disease management! This class will be held Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 10 a.m. The course will be held at Rockingham County Agricultural Center 525 NC 65, Reidsville. Dr. Tom Kon, a new NCSU Assistant Professor and Southeastern Apple Research Specialist will present information on how to use Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) to manage crop load, reduce the risk of fireblight, and minimize pre-harvest
Persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by contacting Will Strader, County Extension Director at 336.342.8230 (phone) or william_strader@ncsu.edu (email) or 336.342.8242 (fax), or in person at the Rockingham County Extension office prior to the event. Employment and program opportunities are offered to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. North Carolina State University, NC State University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, political beliefs, family and marital status, sex, age, veteran status, sexual identity, genetic information or disability. NC State University, N.C. A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments
fruit drop. Dr. Sara Villani, the NC Extension Specialist for Apple and Ornamental Pathology will be speaking on What You Should Be Doing From Now To Petal Fall! NCDA has approved this program for NC Pesticide Credits in subclasses N, O, D, and X Contact Kathryn Holmes, Rockingham County Cooperative Extension 336-3428230/kathryn_Holmes@ncsu.edu and Anna Beth Williams, Guilford County Cooperative
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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 NCACC Steering Committee co-chairs led a comprehensive discussion on the impact of class size reductions mandated by the legislature for grades K-3 in public schools throughout the state. Commissioners welcomed the views of the public school officials in attendance. “It was exciting to see so many folks from School Boards coming in to join in the conversation,” said Richardson. Specifically, commissioners and public school officials expressed concerns about the costs associated with the new law and the challenges they will face in hiring new teachers. “We just don’t have those teachers right now,” said Carswell. “We learned that there is a teacher shortage all across the area.” Commissioners also heard presentations from Burke Development Incorporated, which discussed local workforce development through public schools. In addition, NCACC government relations staff provided an update on the Association’s legislative goals for the upcoming short session of the General Assembly and other policy issues that affect counties. About the NCACC: The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is the official voice of all 100 counties on issues being considered by the General Assembly, Congress and federal and state agencies. The Association provides expertise to counties in the areas of lobbying, fiscal and legal research, communications, intergovernmental relations, information technology, field visits and risk management services.
NC Community Foundation announces scholarship availability The North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) has announced the opening of scholarship season, according to Leslie Ann Jackson, NCCF director of grants and scholarships. NCCF administers more than 150 scholarships for students throughout the state. Eligibility criteria and deadlines are specific and vary widely by scholarship and location. Deadlines typically range from March to May. To determine if you or your student qualifies, visit NCCF’s website at nccommunityfoundation.org/ scholarships. Jackson said that scholarships provide a good opportunity for students to further their educations. “Our aim is to raise awareness throughout the state about opportunities offered through scholarships held with the North Carolina Community Foundation,” she said. “We’re honored to steward these scholarships on behalf of our fundholders who are investing in the futures of these North Carolinians.” She noted that there are also some opportunities for adults to further their educations. About the North Carolina Community Foundation The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has administered more than $130 million in grants since its inception in 1988. An important component of NCCF’s mission is to ensure that rural philanthropy has a voice at local, regional and national levels. For more visit nccommunityfoundation.org, like us on Facebook and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @NCCF.
Duncan named to board at Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Former Rockingham County Commissioner H. Keith Duncan of Eden, was sworn in as a member of the new Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Board of Directors, on Jan. 27th, in Winston-Salem. The NC Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) and the Board of Directors of Cardinal Innovations Healthcare held a meeting at which DHHS transferred governing and operational authority back to Cardinal Innovations Healthcare; and the new Board of Directors conducted its first official meeting. Cardinal Innovations Healthcare insures more than 850,000 North Carolinians with complex needs by providing access to Medicaid and State-funded benefits and providers to best meet the needs of members with mental health conditions, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or substance use disorder. Due to years as a public servant in Rockingham County,
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For the Fun of it...
Offspring
Will
Ah, children. A woman knows all about her children. She knows about dentist appointments and romances, best friends, favorite foods, secret fears and hopes and dreams. A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.
An elderly woman decided to prepare her will and told her preacher she had two final request. First she wanted to be cremated and second, she wanted her ashes spread over Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart? 'The preacher exclaimed.' Why Wal-Mart? ' Then I'll be sure my daughters visit me twice a week
Questions/Answers Q: What happened to the wooden car with wooden wheels and wooden engine? A: it wooden go!
Thought For The Day A married man should forget his mistakes. There's no use in two people remembering the same thing!
Q: Who cleans the bottom of the ocean? A: A Mer-Maid Q: When's the best time to go to the dentist? A: Tooth-hurty
That awkward moment when…
Q: When do you stop at green and go at red? A: When you're eating a watermelon!
• your chair makes a funny noise and no one believes it was the chair.
Q: What did the hamburger name his daughter? A: Patty!
• you go to a friends yard sale .. and you see the gift you got them for their birthday is for sale!
Q: What kind of egg did the bad chicken lay? A: A deviled egg! Q: What kind of key opens the door on Thanksgiving? A: A turkey! Q: What did the alien say to the garden? A: Take me to your weeder. Q: Where do sheep go to get haircuts? A: To the Baa Baa shop! Q: What do cats eat for breakfast? A: Mice Crispies! Q: What do you give a dog with a fever? A: Mustard, its the best thing for a hot dog!
• someone says ”you two should date!”
Q: Which weighs more, a ton of feathers or a ton of bricks? A: Neither, they both weigh a ton! Q: What do you call a laughing motorcycle? A: A Yamahahaha
Cell Phone
• your trapped in the corner of your shower because the cold water came out
I forgot my cell phone when I went to the toilet yesterday. We have 245 tiles.
• someone’s zipper is down and you don’t know if you should tell them.
Interesting
• you wave to someone and it turns out they were waving to the person behind you.
full.
• you say goodbye to someone and then both walk in the same direction. • someone tells you to stop clicking your pen, but you have to click it one more time to use it.
Newspaper
• your guests say their vegetarians, and you’ve made barbeque. • your kid says something bad, out loud, about a stranger • your mom introduces you as her only single daughter
Q: What Do You Call A Bear With No Teeth? A: A Gummy Bear • you take a swan dive and come up topless
Q: What did the stamp say to the envelope? A: Stick with me and we will go places! Q: Why does a milking stool have only 3 legs? A: Because the cow has the utter.
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5 PNROCHK ______________________________________ This aviator was dubbed Lady Lindy by the press:
I asked my daughter if she’d seen my newspaper. She told me that newspapers are old school. She said that people use tablets nowadays and handed me her iPad. The fly didn’t stand a chance.
• the preacher calls on you, and you snore yourself awake
Weird
• you walk by a mirror in the store and realize your hair looks like the bride of Frankenstien
My wife is a bit weird. She always starts her talking with “Michael, are you listening to me?”
• your friends kid asks you why don’t you stay at your home more
PUZZLE
Q: Why did the bird have to go to the hospital? A: He was scheduled for a tweetment.
Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the identity of a famous aviator. Using the hints D=E and H=N, decipher the clues to name the aviator.
Optimist: The glass is half Pessimist: The glass is half empty. Mother: Why didn’t you use a coaster!
Q: How do you make a tissue dance? A: Put a bogey in it.
Q: Why can't you take a nap during a race? A: Because if you snooze, you loose!
Husband: “Oh the weather is lovely today. Shall we go out for a quick jog?“ Wife: “Hahaha, I love the way you pronounce ‘Shall we go out and have a cake’!
• you look up from your phone and the person you have been following around the supermarket isn’t your Mom.
Q: What kind of key opens a banana? A: A monkey! Q: What did one plate say to the other? A: Dinners on me
Weather
Locate These Hidden Words In Eden’s Own Find A Word SPRING FRIAR CYPRESS CLOVERDALE CAMP BUSICK JOHNSON RUSTON ARLINGTON BARBER
EUGENE DUKE DAVID FARM BONNIE LOU WRIGHT ALLEN CARROLL CHICKASAW
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Answers:1) Ninety Nines, 2) ERA, 3) Vega 4) Electra, 5) Howland, Amelia Earhart
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From Root to Branch
Job Seeker’s Corner...
Local Geneology Studies By Elvin Perkins, Jr.
Completing job applications
At Age 102 Miss Jane Enjoyed Her Pipe At a family history workshop sponsored by the Genealogy Society of Rockingham and Stokes Counties, member Jane Joyce Wade recounts the sharing of an article by Randy Price concerning Mrs. Jane Hall who lived to be over one hundred years old and still enjoying the fullness of life. The news article appeared in the Greensboro Daily News about May 17, 1925. The remarkable Jane “Jennie” Hall lived until March 4, 1928, only days before her 106th birthday, according to her Rockingham County death certificate. Jane was the daughter of Samuel Jackson Rakes (born about 1790 in Virginia and died by October 27, 1852—the date his will was probated—Patrick County, Va.) and his wife Lucinda Nowlin (born about 1801 in Franklin County, Va. and died about 1865, Patrick County, Va.). The husband she mentions in the news article is David T. Hall, born about 1826 and died February 14, 1862 at Fort Donelson, Tennessee, a member of Company D, 51st Virginia Infantry during the War Between the States. He was the son of Thomas Rowe Hall and his wife, Sarah “Sally” Fuson Hall. There is a marriage bond dated January 11, 1847 in Patrick County, Virginia, between David Hall and Jane Rakes. She mentions having seven children. These are thought to be as follows: 1) Lucinda Elizabeth, born 3 September 1849 Patrick County and died 16 May 1943 Rockingham County, married 12 May 1864 in Patrick County to William James Jefferson (18451923); 2) Henrietta Artimeria/Artamincy, born 1847 Patrick County and married Sparrel Turner (or Tyler) Griffith 12 June 1864 Patrick County; 3) James Jackson Hall born 12 December 1854 resided in West Virginia in 1928; 4) Milley born 8 December 1856 Patrick County and died 13 November 1938, married 28 August 1873 in Patrick County to Elijah P. Dehart; 5) Malinda born 1858 Patrick County married a Harris; 6) Violet Ann born 1 December 1861 and died 4 February 1924 in Patrick County, married 10 September 1876 to Alfred Turner O’Bryan (1854-1929); 7) Sarah E. born 1849 married 12 May 1867 in Patrick County to Thomas Jackson Jefferson, a brother to William J. Jefferson. Here is the lively account of her life as reported in the Greensboro Daily News: “Leaksville, May 16. --- On
By Laurie Suthard of Goodwill Industries
the 10th day of March, 1823, there was born in the northeast section of Patrick County, Virginia, a baby girl who is today one of North Carolina’s oldest citizens. Her parents, Samuel and Lucinda Rakes were of the hardy mountaineer type. They owned one of the largest farms in Patrick County together. This girl, while very young, was taught the art of spinning and weaving as was the custom in those days. Even though her people had plenty, she was not allowed to idle her time away, but spent long hours at the spinning wheel and old-fashioned loom in order that she might have new dresses. Her favorite sports were horse-back riding and dancing the “Old Virginia Reel.” It was a great delight to her on Sunday morning to mount her great white pacer and ride several miles to the Primitive Baptist Church. While still in her teens, she was married and blessed with seven children. “Times have changed, years have passed and in March, Mrs. David Hall, now a great-greatgrandmother, celebrated her 102nd anniversary at the home of her grandson, D. P. Jefferson, of Leaksville. Mrs. Hall is very active, considering her age. She can see without the use of spectacles and can both talk and hear very good. She smokes her pipe every day and enjoys it to the fullest extent. As I interviewed Mrs. Hall, she was seated in her armchair, old in years but not in spirit for the century mark has fallen lightly on her wrinkled brow and was jolly as could be. There were five generations grouped around the room joking with her about her age. Mrs. Hall all together has about 150 descendants. “When asked how the children of her days were raised she replied: “They were raised so much better than now, that I would hate to tell you. Why, if I made a dollar, I didn’t know what to do with it. As children, we used to visit the neighbors on horseback and had very good times together. In my day, you could buy a cow and a calf for $10 and everything was cheap. However, the war came on and my husband went with the soldiers. He was killed at the Battle of Fort Donelson under the command of Nathan B. Forrest, and for the last 63 years, I have been a widow. Prior to the war, we had plenty and all was happy in our little world. But after my husband was killed, hard times fell upon us, and it was all I could do to make a living for my children. One pound
Perkins of sugar and the same amount of coffee lasted the family for an entire year. I worked hard during the days of reconstruction trying to earn a living for my seven children. The only means of making a living was that of distilling liquor. You will probably think that I was breaking the law, but it was no more harm to make liquor then that it is to make lemonade now. Everybody drank whiskey in those days, and somebody had to make it. The regular selling price was 50 cents a gallon. “Many days I have hitched the horse and plowed the rough mountain land for an entire day in order to sow a bushel of wheat. After this I would go home, cook some supper and put the children to bed. Then I would go back out into the night to run the still house, cutting what wood was necessary and dragging the logs with my own hands from the nearby forest. Tired, it is true, for at times I have cried out of sheer exhaustion, and could not sleep. Yet, women of today grumble when they have to wash the dishes. Wash the dishes? And I, a poor widow woman, used to plow day in and day out earning a living by the sweat of my brow. I not only made a living, but bought one of the finest farms in the county. Now, if a man loses a night’s sleep, he looks like he’s almost dead. Why, I could take a drink of brandy and outwork any man. I smoke my pipe today, and intend to live 10 or 15 years if the Lord will allow me. Work never hurt anyone and for all the hard work that I have done, there isn’t a stiff muscle in my body. I have never known what it was to have rheumatism or any kind of ailment. I doubt if half the young boys of today could have lifted the logs I used to carry. I like to tell people about my life, but I am very forgetful. My physician said that I am good for 10 more years.” For research information contact: Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 27027-0152; Website: http://gsrsnc.com/ Elvin Perkins, Jr., President, GSRS; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Room, MadisonMayodan Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, NC 27025; Phone (336) 548-6553
Job applications, a necessary part of the job search, should not be a grueling part of the process. Although a lot of applications are online, there are still a lot of common mistakes in both the paper and online process. First, follow instructions completely. In the online process, typically you cannot get to the next page if something is wrong or incomplete. Most online applications will identify what is absolutely necessary to move forward in the process by red boxes or asterisks (*). On paper applications, be sure to answer everything. If a question does not apply to you, such as vocational education or specialized training, simply answer with “not applicable.” Be sure to print neatly on paper applications. An application should be completed in ink, and an employer will usually specify blue or black ink. For online applications, make sure you pay attention to details like capital letters for state abbreviations and avoid misspelled words. In the area where the application asks “position applying for,” you should have a specific position within the company. “Anything” is not a specific position. Be sure to do your
Food Pantry... Continued From Page 19 Washington St.). Serves Eden area residents only. Hours: 9:30-noon Wed. & Thurs.. In 2017, CCM assisted 4,092 people,with 348 of those being in Dec. • Hands of God, Western RC: 115 Hunter St. Madison, Food distribution by appointment. Donations accepted 10 a.m. - noon, Mon., & noon-p.m. Thurs. The Hands of God also has a clothes closet by appt. In 2017, Hands of God assisted 485 families with food (28% increase from 2016); 272 Families with utilities (17% increase from 2016); 18 families with water; and 16 families with prescriptions. Total aid given in 2017 was $44,228 plus food from the pantry. • Men in Christ, Reidsville: 807 Piedmont St. Reidsville. Distribution is 10:30a.m.-2p.m. the 2nd & 4th Tues.. Clients must sign up before the day of distribution. Men in Christ gives out between 100 and 120 bags of groceries each distribution day. • RC Veterans Coalition Food Pantry: 542-C Cherokee Camp Road, Reidsville. Assists homeless and needy Veterans and their families. Open 10a.m.-1p.m. Tues. & Thurs. except holidays. Must show
Suthard research to know what a company does and that will help you determine the position that best fits your qualifications. Companies ask for previous work history, and this is an area that we have seen a lot of mistakes in. Always start with your most recent position, or current position. Do not skip jobs because you only want to include positions that relate to what you are applying for. Companies are looking at consistency and work history. You must complete this section even if you attach a resume. There is information requested on an application that is not included in your resume. If references are requested on an application, you must include them with complete information. Be sure to follow the instructions for this section as it will have specific guidelines. Family members are never an option for references for a job. If you are finding that applications are still challenging or stressful, visit one of the 3 Goodwill Career Centers, we can help you navigate the application process! valid military ID to receive food. One bag per family. Served 437 Veterans during 2017. • Reidsville Soup Kitchen: 121 Arlington St. Provides hot meals 7 days a week and twice (lunch and afternoon) on Sat. & Sun. Serves as many as 60 people a day. The Soup Kitchen serves lunch Mon Fri between 11a.m.-noon. • The Salvation Army Soup Kitchen/Service Center, Eden: 314 Morgan Road. Serves hot meals from noon-12:45p.m. Mon. - Fri.; Food Pantry is open from 12:30p.m. -2:30p.m. Mon. - Fri.; Shower Ministry is from 9a.m.-10a.m. Mon. - Fri.. They averaged serving 57 meals a day and providing food to 131 families a month between July and January. An average of 60 people used the Shower Ministry. • The Salvation Army Food Pantry, Reidsville: 704 Barnes St., Food Pantry hours:10a.m.-11:45a.m. & 1p.m.-1:45p.m. Mon. - Fri. An average of 402 families a month were provided food between July and January. The Countywide Food Drive will be from Sat., Mar. 3, Sat., Apr. 28. Anyone interested in participating can conduct their food drive anytime during those 2 months. Information can be obtained by calling 336-432-2843 or 336-627-1256.
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Studio Group of RC to Exhibit at UNC Rockingham in Eden On Monday, March 5, the Studio Group of Rockingham County will hold a month-long exhibit at UNC Rockingham Health Care. The 22-member group is comprised of select artists from around the county and is one of the oldest artist organizations in the state. Among the mediums on display at UNC Rockingham
will be oil and watercolor paintings, pastels, photography, pottery and mosaics. Many of the works will be available for sale in the Administration area of the hospital. The public is invited to visit the first floor of the hospital where the works will be displayed on the hallway that connects the Main Hospital with the cafeteria. Employees and members of the community are invited to vote for their favorite piece. The artist that created the piece receiving the most votes will be awarded the Sylvia Grogram Award. Current members of the Studio Group include: Debra Alcorn, Pam Archer, Sarah Berrier, Edna Canny and John Canny, Patricia Coleman Mary Alice Collins, Julie Cresenzo, Ann French Faucette, Linda Link, June Mooney, Bill Moore and Susan Moore, Marilyn Pergerson, Teresa Phillips, Colleen Stadler Barbara Sanders, Karon Tucker, Bob Wickless, Erin Wyatt and Faye Wyatt, More than 30 years ago, Grogan, who was the Director of Marketing at that time, began the annual Studio Group Exhibit at the hospital. Each year, employees and community members enjoy the opportunity to see the exhibit and purchase pieces created by local artists. UNC Rockingham Health Care is at 117 East Kings Highway in Eden. For more information, phone (336) 627-6191.
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Shots fired into Residences and vehicles The Eden Police Department has responded to multiple calls involving shots being fired into residences or vehicles since Thursday, February 15th, 2018. The neighborhoods affected include the 200 block of Bedford Dr. in Grand Oaks, The 1300 block of Carolina Ave., and the 1200 block of Maryland Ave. Investigators with the Eden Police Department are actively working the cases and seeking any leads possible to apprehend those responsible. Any and all information is valuable and will be investigated thoroughly. Anyone having information concerning the recent shootings or the persons involved is asked to call Det. Jamie Buffkin or Sgt. Brian Disher at the Eden Police Department at 336-6239755 (24hr) or 336-623-9240 (Office). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can also call Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683.
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Local Businesses Support Meals for Homebound Seniors March is senior nutrition month and also the month that we celebrate the start of Meals on Wheels programs nationwide. On March 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law a measure that established a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older, commonly referred to as Meals on Wheels and every March we come together to raise awareness about senior hunger in our community. Since 1987, ADTS has been delivering meals to homebound seniors across Rockingham County and every year we see the need grow. Meals on Wheels helps older adults to live a life that is more nourished while supporting them to remain in their own homes as long as possible. For the hundreds of people served through our nutrition programs every year, we know that the benefit goes far beyond the nutritious meals. For many, the daily contact with our dedicated volunteers is a key component, helping to reduce social isolation and increase the person’s overall well-being and sense of security. With 12,000 individuals turning 60 every day nationwide, our senior population is increasingly threatened by hunger and public funding is failing to keep pace. The gap between those in need and those being served continues to widen which, in Rockingham County translates to a waiting list for nearly two hundred sen-
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Madison / Mayodan & Stoneville Magnolias... Continuing the dream Madison North Carolina welcomes Magnolias of Madison to town with its new location in a charming old home listed on our towns national register. Magnolia of Madison is a bridal, prom, special occasion, antiques and gift shop but the story of how it came to be is a wonderful tale. Allison Warren Drake, daughter of Judith Warren grew up watching and helping her mother run Judith Warren’s Bridal and Boutique in Eden, NC. Judith Her mother’s business was open for over 35 years. Since Allison could remember she would help her mother in the shop and even recalls telling her mother she would never run a retail store and jokingly said she would retire from the business at an early age.
tially set up shop down the hall from her father’s practice so that she could sell the dresses in between selling homes. A beautiful renovation was done and it was a perfect spot to do business. She became instantly a real estate/bridal planner/prom expert. Allison had it all! She opened in March of 2017, and just three months later and Madison experienced torrential rainfall, not once but twice that Warren caused a flood which took over her store. Allison was in a state of shock upon entering her store to find 18 inches of water standing in her shop that had destroyed what she believed to be everything. Not many people even knew she was open for business and now it seemed there was no
and prom. It was almost as if it was a blessing in disguise. Magnolias now has 5x more space, she is still very close to her father’s office and can still do real estate and the home is so beautiful that just stopping by to see the home itself is a treat. Allison states her loving and supportive husband, Dr. Cody Drake, has been her chief painter and carpenter and could even have a career as a handy man if he ever decided to get out of podiatry! Allison decided to change the name of the business because there could never be another Judith Warren. The store is a tribute to her mother Judith and it is open in honor of her, as she loved Magnolias, had a soft spot in her heart for old houses, and she even mentioned moving her business to Madison in the past. Magnolias of Madison is not a big box store, she gives it a personal touch just as her mom did, and wants to create a memorable experience for customers. Allison look forward to being here for a long time to come and welcomes you to visit at 101 West Academy Street Madison, NC 336-949-9403.
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Madison / Mayodan & Stoneville 16 Year Old Organizes Festival for Veteran’s When the plight of homeless and hungry veterans came to Trenton Phelps’ attention, he couldn’t sit still any longer. He was made aware that their food pantry on Cherokee Camp Road in Wentworth was almost empty which meant the veterans were hungry. Trenton is 16, a Junior at McMichael High School and has plans to go to college. Known as the Candyman, a go-getter and organized young man, he quickly Curtis Pierce and Trenton Phelps went to work getting all the details worked out for a festival called Stand Together... Not music including Bluegrass, new Alone. country, folk music and classic The Stand Together...Not country will make you want to Alone festival will be held on get up and move. March 3rd at Many local Farris Park in bands have Teen organizes Mayodan (2878 signed up to Farris Park Rd., fundraiser: entertain includMayodan, NC) ing Bobby Stand Together... from 10am - 7pm. Adkins and the (gates to open at Not Alone Countrymen, 9am) The gate fee Robert Tilley for the event is Katie Griffin and the Hard Times Band, Hubert only $5 per person, but children Lawson and the Bluegrass to bring their donations of soda 12 and under are free as well as Country Boys. can pull tops. anyone over 65. Other talents on the list He has recruited his father When asked what prompted include Milling Town, Caleb Travis to help with the line up and him to take on such an ambitious Johnson, The Jus’Cus Band, details while he is in school. They project Trenton said, “I wanted to Stone Drive and Band Sasan have gathered over 48 vendors help Curtis at the Veteran’s Ahovan which features the tal- for the guests to visit during their Coalitions Food Pantry which has ents of a Syrian Refugee. time there. There will be handrun out of supplies”. The Curtis A dear friend of the family crafted items for sale, paintings he speaks of is Curtis Pierce the and co-host of this event, Katie and artwork, wood crafters, Chairman of the RCVC food Griffin, graduated from Eastern games and bounce houses. Three pantry located at in front of the Tennessee State University and Car Clubs have committed to the Rockingham County Animal helped arrange their appearance event with over 100 cars expectShelter on Cherokee Road in at the event. They are well known ed. Wentworth. for their Bluegrass talents. Pierce has known young The festival will feature Visitors are also encouraged Trenton for years. “He is an outstanding young man who has done a lot to help buy food ROCKINGHAM COUNTY’S More for your money with through organizing car washes HEADQUARTERS FOR TAX REFUND and events,” Pierce notes. He ads SALE that Trenton has his families support as well as many friends who OVER 100 ASSORTED RECLINERS IN STOCK! work along side. COME IN AND SEE OUR MATTRESS GALLERY Bags of food are given to “Family Owned and Operated for Over 50 Years!” veterans who show their military ID. The center is open on Tuesday and Thursdays from 10am - 1pm. Veteran’s are allowed to come get one bag of food per month. There is no charge to sign up nor to receive help. In addition to this month’s event, each year the RCVC is known for holding their Veteran’s Standdown which brings free services and information to homeless and needy veterans in our county. Dental services are offered through the Baptist Men’s Association with two local dentists, Dr. Wright and Dr. Wooden performing the hands-on the services. 113 N. Henry Street, Veterans are offered free hair cut services, as well as the Stoneville, NC Veterans Association offering 336-423-9721 help signing up for VA benefits, HAVE A BLESSED - or Social Services offering advice EASTER! on what they have to offer as well 336-573-1066
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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 Duncan is familiar with why Cardinal Innovations Healthcare is critical to numerous citizens in his local community and surrounding areas. "Our goals as Board members, are to promote Cardinal to the public, and explain what Cardinal does to help citizens as a community-based model of care," he said. "Cardinal manages care for 20 counties, including Rockingham County for substance abuse, suicide prevention, and disabilities. I'm looking forward to serving as a voice for those who depend on these services, especially those who feel like they have nowhere to turn. My goal is to help others who struggle with these issues and show compassion." Duncan said he would like people with special needs, problems, or concerns, related to the services provided by Cardinal, to please call Cardinal Innovations Healthcare's toll-free line 1.800.939.5911. He wants Rockingham County residents to know they have representation from their county on the Cardinal Board of Directors, and even suggested citizens contact him at 336-616-3116. "Those who need help, need to know that help is available. Sometimes, we can't always deal with problems, work through them, and solve them alone. We have outlets to help through Cardinal; we have to make sure citizens know this. I think all of us on the Board feel like this; we're passionate," Duncan added. Duncan previously served as a Rockingham County Commis-sioner from 1995 to 2006 and from 2012 to 2016. He is vice-president of Shiloh Utilities, Inc. and has served on FirstCitizens Bank's Board of Directors for 20 years. He has also served on the former Rockingham County Social Services Board and Board of Health, which was dissolved and became the Rockingham County Consolidated Health & Human Services Board. He was on CenterPoint Human Services Board of Directors; Cooperative Extension Advisory Council; PART (Piedmont Area for Regional Transportation) Board of Directors; Piedmont Triad Regional Council Board of Delegates; Rural Planning Organization (Piedmont Triad Regional Council); and Transportation Advisory Committee (Piedmont Triad Regional Council). He was a former member of the NC Association of County Commissioners' Board of Directors; NC Mining and Energy Commission Stakeholder Group; and NC Association of County Commissioners' Mental Health Task Force. Presently, he is a member of the Dan River #129 Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Member, Greensboro Temple; Shriner-Oasis Temple, Charlotte; attends Leaksville United Methodist Church in Eden; and has traveled on five different "Over the Edge Ministries" Mission Trips to Mexico (10-12 days per trip). He and wife, Lisa, have two daughters, Lauren and Rebekah, and two grandchildren, Lucas and Sawyer. Cardinal Innovations Healthcare connects individuals to a network of community services and supports provider agencies and licensed practitioners who offer a variety of services designed to meet unique member needs. Cardinal provides a tollfree number for access to information, assessment, crisis care and referrals, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year: • 24-HOUR, TOLL-FREE CRISIS & REFERRAL LINE 1.800.939.5911 • REPORT FRAUD & ABUSE 1.800.357.9084 • REPORT CONCERNS/GRIEVANCES 1.888.213.9687 • EMAIL: memberquestions@cardinalinnovations.org
Goodwill Events in March • FREE Ongoing Class on Mondays and Wednesdays, through March 21 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Triad Goodwill’s Eden Career Center, 220 W. Kings Hwy., Suite H, Eden, NC 27288. Jump Into the Workforce Instructed by RCC. Start this open enrollment class any day and earn the NC Career Readiness Certificate, which shows you have mastered the universal skills needed by today’s employers. Call 336-623-3007 for information. • FREE Ongoing Class on Mondays and Wednesdays, through March 21 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Triad Goodwill’s Mayodan Career Center, 6625 NC Hwy 135, Mayodan, NC 27027. Jump Into the Workforce Instructed by RCC. Start this open enrollment class any day and earn the NC Career Readiness Certificate, which shows you have mastered the universal skills needed by today’s employers. Call 336-949-4849 for information.
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Madison / Mayodan & Stoneville Veteran’s Festival... Continued from Previous Page as groups such as the American Legion, VFW and DAV who help get them in touch with benefits they have to offer. Rockingham County Veterans Coalition (RCVC) Food Pantry in Wentworth (342 C Cherokee Camp Road, Reidsville) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Veterans and current service members in need. RCVC, was founded to
organize and unify our veteran service organization in the service of our nations Veterans. Through service events like Stand Down's and direct need based assistance the Coalition intends to return dignity to our nations Hero's. Trenton is the only child of Travis & Shannon Phelps, and the grandson of Darlene Boyd, Billy Boyd and Terry Phelps. His nickname Candyman
comes from his own personal dedication to producing candy, lotions, lip balm, bug bite sticks and soaps of which the profits from their sales go to local charities. For more on Trenton and his community work visit Candyman Creations facebook page. For more info or to make a dontation to the Veteran’s Coallition Food Pantry call Curtis Pierce at 336623-9481.
What’s Happening at MAYO RIVER STATE PARK 500 Old Mayo Park Rd. • Mayodan, NC 27027 • 336-427-2530
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• BECOME A JUNIOR RANGER Sat., March 10 - 1:00 – 3:00pm Do you have a child interested in the outdoors or who wonders, “What do park rangers do?” Bring them to MAYO RIVER STATE PARK (park office at Mayo Mountain Access) to become a JUNIOR RANGER! The program is designed for kids ages 6 to 12. Participants will work through several requirements to earn a Junior Ranger patch, while learning more about the people who work for state parks. • HIKE TO FALL CREEK FALLS Sat., March 24 - 1:00 – 3:00pm Come out for a hike along the Mayo River and Fall Creek, ending at Fall Creek Falls. Meet at the DeShazo Mill Road access parking lot at 1:00pm (Latitude 36.5411, Longitude 79.9830 or call park office at 336-427-2530 for directions). Wear sturdy shoes and clothing appropriate for existing weather conditions. Bring drinking water. • GO FLY A KITE! Sat., April 14 - 1:00 – 2:30pm Have you ever built your own kite and flown it? Now you have your chance to do so at Mayo River State Park! Meet at the park office at 1:00pm. Build your very own kite and test it out in the big field. • FISH WITH A RANGER Sat., April 28 - 1:30 – 3:30pm The fish are waiting. Will you walk away with a great fish story? Come out and go fishing with a park ranger at Mayo River State Park. The program starts with a meet-up at 1:30pm at the picnic area parking lot. Bring your own tackle, bait and insect repellent. There are some fishing poles and tackle available to be used on loan. All participants 16 years of age and older must have a NC Fishing License.
March Events at Madison-Mayodan Public Library All events are open to the public • Monthly Genealogy Soirée 2018: 2 pm – 4 pm Mar, 20, Tues,: Lab Work “Newspaper Clippings – Using Reverse Search to Cite Sources and Save Your Sanity” Student package will be available and a Calendar of Class Dates will be included. These classes are usually held in the Linda C. Vernon Genealogy Room. Students will be notified of any changes. All programs have Handouts available. For more info call: 336-548-6553 e-mail: genealogy@rcpl.org • Computer Classes – Every Wed.: 9am–10:30 Week 1: RCPL Electronic Resources Week 2: Microsoft Office Week 3: Review/Open Q & A Week 4: Mayodan Goodwill Resource Center Field Trip For More Info Contact MadisonMayodan Public Library: 336548-6553 • Children’s Programming – Every Wed. Programs: - Preschool Storytime: Focus – (Pets, Games, Crafts Songs and More…) 10:30am - Baby Times – Wednesdays @ 11:15am–11:30am Newborns and toddlers can join us. See Flyers & Brochures @ Circ Desk - Teen Library Council: Meets – Mar. 14th: 4pm We’ll be making Slime and inventing game controllers with Makey - Mon., Mar. 19: 6 pm
Monsters Pajama Storytime We will do stories, songs and crafts… - Wed., Mar. 28th: Mad Science @ 4pm Crack the codes to unlock ingredients that make SLIME. This program is 45 minutes long and is for those ages 7 and up. - Coming in Mar.: Young Photographer Contest “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words” See Circ Desk for more info… • Minions Madness Movie Marathon @ the Library – Thurs., Mar. 8th: 2:30pm– 7:30pm. Popcorn & Beverages Provided. To be shown in the McMichael Community Room • Girl Scout Meetings – Sat’s, Mar. 10th: 1pm-3pm & Mar. 17th: 1pm–3pm. To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Warrior Cats Club – Sat., Mar. 10th: 1pm–3pm Hunt for Prey, Trivia Fun, and Book Discussions. To be held in the McMichael Community Room • iPad Q & A – Mon., Mar. 12th: 6pm–7pm. Would you like to learn more about using an iPad? To be held in the McMichael Community Room. For More Info Contact MadisonMayodan Public Library: 336548-6553. • Splatoon! PlayStation Family Fun @ the Library: Thurs., Mar. 15th: 6:30–7:30. Games will be in the McMichael Community Room
• Unwind with Adult Coloring & Challenge Your Mind with Puzzles – Fri., Mar. 16th: 3pm– 5pm. Relax with coloring pages and peaceful light music, or wake up the “grey matter” with puzzles, materials will be provided. To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Easter Egg Hunt @ the Library: Wed., Mar. 21st: 3:30p –5:30pm. • Looney Tunes Cartoon Cavalcade @ the Library – Thurs., Mar. 22nd: 3:30pm– 7:30pm. Popcorn & Beverages Provided. To be shown in the McMichael Community Room • Looney Tunes Bingo Fun @ the Library– Fri., Mar. 23rd: 4pm-5pm. To be held in the McMichael Community Room Prizes given to winners… From Buds to Bloom and
Car Break-in spree reported in Stoneville during February Rockingham County Sheriff's Detectives are currently investigating several reports of break-ins to vehicles in the Comer Road, Priddy Loop and Settles Bridge Road areas of Stoneville. These break-ins are believed to have occurred overnight. Sheriff Page would like to remind residents that getting into the habit of always locking your vehicle doors when they are not in use is a great crime prevention technique. Also, any items of value should be taken inside or secured in the vehicle's trunk so
that they are not within sight of would-be thieves. Anyone who has information on these or any vehicle break-ins in these areas is asked to call Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683. and remember, if you see any suspicious or possibly criminal activity, call 9-1-1 and report it immediately.
Mayodan Arts Center to hold Re-Grand Opening Mayodan Arts Center is located in downtown Mayodan and is the town's newest gem for the community. A non-profit organization with a mission to facilitate and focus on local artisans, while providing education in fine arts and local craft to develop and enhance our community. the MAC's roots stem from the Town of Mayodan and Mayodan Merchants Association who envisioned a space for artists and visitors to call their own. With much assistance from both organizations, the public was given a chance to freely form this vision into reality. Artists, concerned citizens, and others who genuinely have a goal to beautify and unite our town, have organized, facilitated, and handled most all business at hand. Gallery space is for any artist seeking to display and sell their handmade, original works of art ranging from photography, ceramics, and oil painting to wreaths, fabric bowls, and short
stories. Memberships are offered to artists, public individuals, and corporate sponsors. This is a volunteer operated facility and the need is great for more to help. Classroom space is rented to artist members who seek to teach others a particular craft or art, and the space can also be rented for private painting parties. The general public is welcome to any class being held, and a calendar is made monthly to announce all classes being taught. In our most newest space, an artist in residency program is under way to attract artists needing a space to create and contain their projects. Monthly events are held such as, artist demonstrations, musical performances, book signings, and community wide gatherings. If you are interested in more information, please email us at mayodanartscenter@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page and website at Mayodanartscenter.com.
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The Town of Madison celebrated the month of February with the “We LOVE Madison” wall. Located in Historic Downtown Madison the “We Love Madison” wall invited the community to write a comment on why they love their Town. This wall will be on display and will be located in the museum when it opens before the Bicentennial celebration. The month of March promotes “Rock Into Madison” with local businesses painting their own rocking chairs to celebrate and identify their stores, restaurants, homes. The community is welcome to paint their own rocking chairs with pictures, names, dates or anything that helps celebrate the upcoming Bicentennial events. Please feel free to share pictures on social media of your creations! The rocking chairs will also serve as a promotion of the upcoming “Madison Music Fest” which will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Downtown Madison. The Music Fest will take the place of the Madison Heritage Festival which ran successfully for 14 years. Madison Music Fest will be a festival of Artists, Crafters, Food Vendors, Civic Groups, Sponsors and a day full of various genres of music. Watch for Event details the beginning of
March. For Information on participating in the Madison Music Fest as a Vendor, sponsor or volunteer contact any of the following people: Mavis Dillon (336)552-1141 Penny Jones (336)348-3408 Kathy Miller (336)402-5623 The Town of Madison web-
site offers more information on the upcoming events. Vendor forms are available to download and print from the website. www.townofmadison.org We are seeking Artists, Crafters, Food Vendors to participate in this Madison Music Fest and the Bicentennial Celebration that will be held Saturday, September 22, 2018. Both events will run from 10am – 8pm.
Kathy Miller, Christy Fox and Penny Jones checking out the “We Love Madison” wall on the first day it was put up! February 14th…What a great day to tell Madison how much we Love it!
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K-3 Class size reductions coming On February 8th House and Senate education and chamber leaders unveiled legislation that includes an extended phase-in process and full funding for enhancement teachers to address statewide concerns from public school leaders about the existing class size requirements in Grades K-3. Katherine Joyce, Executive Director of the North Carolina Association of School Administrators (NCASA), stood in support of the legislation at its unveiling to the public and in committee hearings. “On behalf of the superintendents and other school leaders in our membership, we are pleased that this new legislation provides a reasonable timeline for reducing class sizes in kindergarten through third grade, which is a priority of the General Assembly, while simultaneously ensuring adequate funding and support for continuing vitally important instruction in art, music, physical education and world languages,” Joyce said. “We are especially appreciative that Senate and House leaders were willing to work with us in developing this new legislation to ensure that school districts across the state have a viable solution to concerns they have previously expressed about the existing law on class sizes.” Joyce said that the NCASA advocacy team involved superintendents throughout the process of developing the legislation. NCASA President Dr. Patrick Miller, Superintendent of Greene County Schools, and Dr. Freddie Williamson, Superintendent of Hoke County Schools and President of the NC School Superintendents’ Association expressed their support for the class size legislation and the important involvement of superintendents in drafting the plan. “We appreciate the House and Senate leaders who have worked with and listened to school superintendents and NCASA in sending these proposed law changes forward,” said Miller. “We believe our students statewide are best served when we can work in a spirit of collaboration with our lawmakers in achieving the goals they are prioritizing for our schools.” Dr. Williamson echoed those remarks and said superintendents and their umbrella organization stand ready to help lawmakers with next steps that will be needed during the phase-in of additional class size reductions. “We are happy that our lawmakers have worked with us to identify a viable plan for making the class size reductions work,” Dr. Williamson said. “We look forward to assisting them with the additional next steps to create additional facility space and find the qualified teachers who will lead the new K-3 classrooms we will be launching.”
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Relay for Life Relay For Life of RC will be held May 18, from 6pm-midnight at RC High School. This premier event for the American Cancer Society raises funds for cancer research and to support cancer survivors and their families. The event is free and open to the public. Food and other items will be for sale or raffle to raise funds for the cause.
Individuals or groups that would like to register to participate may do at relayforlife.org/rockinghamnc. Cancer survivors and caregivers are especially encouraged to register (registration is free), so we can honor you and provide support. For more information about the event, please contact Sandra Meadows at 276806-5488 or sandra.meadows@cancer.org.
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Positively Eden! Continued From Page 35 of them at once, nor can the City do it alone – Eden needs partners to spearhead many of the strategies that are not appropriate for the City to undertake or sustain. Additionally, the investment and action steps for other strategies need to be evaluated in the context of Eden’s annual budget; as one citizen pointed out at the Community Budget Night, “when you spend money on one thing, you’re not spending it on another.” Aligning the strategic plan with Eden’s fiscal health requires understanding and communication. Likewise, City leadership needs to embrace (and communicate about) strategies to diversify, as much as is feasible, the City’s sources of revenue. The goal is to stabilize the City’s tax base to withstand inevitable economic downturns in different sectors (commercial, residential, etc.) and still provide needed services. This means that the City needs to continually evaluate all funding options: taxes, fees for services, public private partnerships, grants, etc. It also means that Eden needs to implement strategies to increase existing land value, focus on infill development, and continue to aggressively implement its vision. The strategic plan is intended as a guide for the City – both for policy but also for allocating funds. The goals and actions were identified by a wide range of residents and stakeholders who all care about Eden. The result is a Vision with five strategy areas. So how will decisions be made about what to implement and when? A PROCESS FOR EVALUATING ACTION ITEMS In a community-driven process, ideas are floated and discussed and we try to capture the best path forward given the knowledge we have and under the conditions in place at the time strategies are developed. The Positively Eden! process identified five strategy areas, 22 goals, and a myriad of potential actions. City leadership, along with the community, will need to continually evaluate the potential actions to understand the true costs, impacts, benefits, and
challenges related to implementation. As noted previously, this plan is a guide for decision-making, it is not a concrete checklist. Many action items need further vetting, discussion, and planning. To provide a means with which to have meaningful discussions about the actions as conditions change and new possibilities emerge, the following evaluation matrix is offered as a tool to evaluate actions. Throughout the Positively Eden! planning process, the steering committee, community leadership, and others provided a clear mandate - they want to see this plan implemented, and they want to hear about the community’s progress. The City of Eden should experiment with the options to determine what strategies work best. FORMING PARTNERSHIPS Positively Eden! is a tool to further organize committed residents to take action around the goals and ideas that they care most about. Many of the strategies outlined in the Positively Eden! Plan can be accomplished through (primarily) coordination and commitment. The result is that the City, its community partners, local business organizations, non-profits, and others all have a role to play in bringing the Positively Eden! vision to reality. Here are some things you can do: PARENTS Show your kids what being an engaged citizen means and teach them how important community engagement is to keeping Eden great and making it even better. Take them with you to community meetings and events, participate in community volunteer opportunities together, talk to them about local news and events, and show them how they can keep up with what’s going on in the City. YOUTH You are a part of this plan and your opinions matter. Take advantage of all Eden has to offer and speak up about new ways you would like to be active in your community – both in school and out. You can help
make the Eden of the future happen by championing the ideas that interest you most and talking to your friends, parents, teachers, and community leaders about what you can do. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS You are the new generation of community leaders, and therefore central to Eden’s future. Get involved so you are an active part of shaping that future. Bring your specialized skill set to the City to help move Eden forward on the issues that are important to you. Be an advocate by letting your peers know why Eden is a great place to be. SENIORS You have valuable life experiences, as well as education and expertise, that Eden can benefit from. You may be at a point in your life when you have time to do the things you enjoy and are passionate about. Share your knowledge and talents by volunteering your time. COMMUNITY LEADERS Discuss the plan with your networks to identify the issues that most impact and interest you. Use your connections to reach out to the City and other potential partners to organize around these issues and formulate implementation steps. BUSINESS OWNERS Businesses are a crucial part of Eden’s economy and community. Partner with the City and local business associations to help strengthen your business and grow local jobs. A strong partnership will help you access available resources and help develop new ones to strengthen Eden’s economy. EVERYONE Spread the word about the plan. Stay up-to-date with what the City is doing to implement the plan and identify effective ways to improve upon that. Become a passionate leader for the issues that matter most to you. Celebrate the accomplishments we make and take positive, proactive steps to overcome obstacles the City will face. Get to know your neighbors, support your local businesses and be a champion for Eden.
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On January 26, 2018 the City of Eden Fire Department presented keys to a 1987 Gruman 50 Foot Telesquirt Fire Truck that was donated by the City to the Rockingham County School Fire Academy Program. In exchange the Eden Fire Department received two acres of land that joins Fire Station 4 on Stadium Drive that is the future site of the Emergency Services Training Center. This will be used by fire departments, law enforcement, EMS and Rescue Squad for training.
Fire Chief Tommy Underwood launched a fundraising campaign earlier in the year to help make this exciting project a reality. Please call 336-589-5014 for more information on how to get involved. "We appreciate the support and encouragement from the City of Eden Fire Department. The Fire Academy is an opportunity where students learn about the equipment and techniques necessary to become successful fire fighters." "Firefighting is remarkable
Easter on April Fool’s Day We’re Not Jokin’ Central Christian Church 233 East Stadium Drive, Eden, NC From 9:30 - 10:15 am • Photo Booth for family pictures • Easter Treats for the children • Refreshments: biscuits, sweet rolls, and beverages Beginning at 10:30am Easter Celebration Service Uplifting Praise Music Easter Message: We’re Not Jokin’
because you are risking your life to save someone else’s.’, Sonja Parks, Rockingham County School System. THOSE PRESENT: Fire Chief Tommy Underwood Deputy Chief Todd Harden Eden Firefighters Mayor Neville Hall Council Member Darryl Carter Council Member Sylvia Grogan Fire Academy Instructor: Josh Evans Rockingham County School Representative Sonja Parks and Fire Academy Students
February Declared National Career and Technical Education Month during a ceremony held on the campus of RCC. (l-r): Dr. Kenny Scott, Satrina Daniel, Keystone Foods; Tammy Simmons, MSI; Nancy Tulloch-Moore, Pine Hall Brick; Joyce Smith, Smith Carolina; lance Metzler, Rockingham County Manager; Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw, President of RCC; Mark Richardson, Member of the Board of Commissioners - Rockingham County.
February Declared National Career and Technical Education Month County Manager Lance Metzler officially declared February as National Career and Technical Education Month during a ceremony held Monday on the campus of Rockingham Community College. RCC President Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw welcomed more than seventy citizens, educators, government officials and students to campus. Kinlaw explained the area of Career and Technical Education (CTE) includes programs of study offered at the college that specialize in skilled trades, applied science, modern technologies, and career preparation.
“We want to change the mindset of students and develop their interest in pursuing career and technical education courses,” said Kinlaw. “CTE courses and programs of study connect students with a career and we want them to focus on that goal.” Metzler explained that the economy requires an increasingly sophisticated and well-trained workforce. Technological advancement is increasing every day. Metzler declared the month of February with the intention of encouraging all citizens to learn more about opportunities in CTE.
Military Ball honors Seniors in Corps of Cadets The Morehead High School Panther Pride Battalion "Corps of Cadets" hosted their 13th Annual Military Ball on December 16, 2017 at the Eden Ballroom. This was an amazing event for the program's leadership, cadets, guest and community members. The theme for this year was "A Spirit of Excellence".
The graduating class of Seniors were recognized for their accomplishments while being members of the Army JROTC program. A presentation and slideshow were given to recognize them as they move forward on their journeys after graduation. Veterans from the Veteran of Foreign Wars, American Legion Post 534, Women's
There was an honorary salute to the country, a Missing In Action/Prisoners of War table skit, a Change of Command Ceremony with the incoming and outgoing Battalion Command Team and Staff recognition. Alpha Company was presented the Honor Company Streamer for achieving the highest scores in training and daily evaluations. Panther Pride Royalty was recognized as C/CPT Cody Dunn and C/LTC Anna Swartzlander were crowned as King and Queen, with C/CPT Alex Stadler and C/1SG Ashleigh Smithey receiving the Prince and Princess honors.
Auxiliary, and Department of NC 14th District Commander Jerry McClough were in attendance. McClough spoke on the importance of JROTC in the school system and the community. Dr. Al Royster, principal of Morehead High School, reemphasized the significance of the program and highlighted the accomplishment of maintaining an "Honor Unit of Distinction" since 1972. At the conclusion of dinner, pictures were taken and everyone then moved to the dance floor as the Corps of Cadets finished the evening celebrating another year of "Exceeding the Standards."
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Timothy Parrish, Allied Health Department Chair Dept. Chair, English and Language Studies Assistant Professor, English M.A. and B.A. James Madison University After graduate school, Timothy Parrish worked in advertising for 3 years, taught classes at Guildford Technical Community College, and spent time as an educational consultant in the Greensboro area. When he heard of a part-time teaching position in RCC’s English Department, he applied, was selected, and begin teaching in 2003. In 2004, Parrish was hired full-time to continue teaching English. Today, Parrish serves as Department Chair for English and Language Studies and has earned the rank of Assistant Professor. Parrish wants his students to be open to change and hopes that their way of thinking will evolve during their time at the college. “College students are exposed to new information, new ideas, and new insights,” said Parrish. “Our English classes require students to situate their own thinking within the context of a larger conversation, whether it’s about literature, economics, or any other issue.” In his classroom, students focus on the kind of writing that will be required in the projected major or profession. The standards for achievement are high and students tend to learn from each other. For information on attending RCC, contact the Admissions Office at 336-342-4261, ext. 2333. At RCC you can Start Local. And Go Far.
Mandy Comes, Faculty – Associate Professor, Biology M.S., University of Toledo B.S., King University RCC’s Associate Professor of Biology, Mandy Comes, is no stranger to the community college setting. During her senior year of high school she enrolled in half-day classes at Mountain Empire Community College located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. After graduating from King University, Comes was uncertain about her career path, but she knew that her primary interest in the biology field was in studying the environment and ecology. While in graduate school, Comes began teaching college students and loved it. After earning her Masters of Science in Biology with an emphasis in Ecology, Comes began applying for teaching positions at community colleges in seven states. In 2003, she was hired by RCC to serve as the Biology Laboratory Technician in a full-time capacity and to teach Biology as adjunct faculty in the evenings. RCC was the right fit for her. “I want my students to understand that while the world is complex, everything is connected,” said Comes. “Mastering the subject that I teach is important, but I want students to apply the information and skills so that they develop a better understanding of the world around them. Educational topics are all interrelated. When students understand that relationship, their minds become open to thinking in broad, new ways.”
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H PAGE 36 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, MARCH 2018 two years' service. If a Armed Volunteer person with experience Safety officer discussed as a military police offiRC Sheriff Sam Page and RC Schools Superintendent Dr. Rodney Shotwell are currently discussing the viability of starting an armed Volunteer School Safety Resource Officer Program to further increase safety within our schools. Pursuant to NC § 162-26, a Sheriff may establish volunteer school safety resource officer program (first established in 2014 in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in Newtown Connecticut and later revised in 2017): (a) The sheriff may establish a volunteer school safety resource officer program to provide nonsalaried special deputies to serve as school safety resource officers in public schools. To be a volunteer in the program, a person must have prior experience as either (i) a sworn law enforcement officer or (ii) a military police officer with a minimum of
training and has been certified by the NC Sheriff's Education and Training Standards Commission cer is no longer in the as meeting the educational and armed services, the person must firearms proficiency standards also have an honorable disrequired of persons serving as charge. A program volunteer special deputy sheriffs. A person must receive training on research selected by the sheriff to serve as into the social and cognitive a volunteer under this section development of elementary, mid- shall have the power of arrest dle, and high school children and while performing official duties must also meet as a volunteer Sheriff and Schools school safety the selection standards and any resource officer. Superintendent additional criteria "This program established by the Contemplating Armed is still in the sheriff. Volunteer School development (b) Each volunstage at this Safety Resource teer shall report point", said Officer Program Sheriff Sam to the sheriff and shall work under Page, "but I have the direction and supervision of had some good discussions with the sheriff or the sheriff's Dr. Shotwell about it. If estabdesignee when carrying out the lished, this program would act an volunteer's duties as a school armed force multiplier to help safety resource officer. No volprotect our children and teachers unteer may be assigned to a in RC Schools against any perschool as a school safety sons that might seek to do them resource officer until the volunharm. Our children are our future teer has updated or renewed the and I believe we must do everyvolunteer's law enforcement thing we can to protect them."
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