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Tyra Hinton, the Face of Breast Cancer in County Not once, but twice, Tyra Hinton of Eden, had to face the dreaded diagnosis of breast cancer.

In 1988, while a while stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianpolis, Indianna. Attending the Officer Advance Course, in the United Stateds Army, Adjutant General Corp, Hinton was told she had breast cancer and the world changed for her.

She tried to reach out to family and friends, but at that time, in 1988 this diagnosis brought a different kind of reaction. “My father hung up on me,” she remembers, when she called to tell her dad, who was caring for her young son while she was in the service. “He just couldn’t face it,” at the time.

Her sisters just broke down and cried, as well as several friends, but that wasn’t what she needed.

She needed support, a friendly word or two of advice, and an uplifting presence from someone who had gone through this disease, and survived. But finding that in 1988 was not as easy as it is now.

Now there are support groups, rally’s, walks, people are talking and sharing their experiences and their hopes and fears. The com-

munication is here now when it wasn’t then.

But this doesn’t mean that when you get the diagnosis that all of a sudden there are swarms of people there to help. Not always.

Most don’t know of all that is out their to help them cope with the fear, loneliness, expenses, and information overload.

When you get a dreaded diagnosis, whether it’s breast cancer or any other cancer, your life takes on a new meaning. All the little things that used to seem so big are now just minor nusances, because you now see the big picture, and you have a mission to stay healthy and in control.

No one can know everything that is to follow more than a two-time survivor herself. Hinton was diagnosed with cancer in her right breast in August 1988, and her left breast, while stationed at Fort Gordan, Georgia, surgery was at Dwight David Esienhower Medical Center. Not only did the Army have absolutely nothing in place to deal with this disease, but neither did the general public.

Both times she found it hard, if not impossible, to find the information and support she needed emo-

Hinton proudly wears the Survivor shirt noting her 26 years of being a breast cancer survivor.

Face of Breast Cancer...

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Mark your calendars for Oink & Ale Eden’s first barbecue & beer festival will take place Saturday, May 30 from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. along Monroe Street in the Historic Leaksville downtown district. You will be able to enjoy barbecue, ribs, brisket, barbecued chicken, MillerCoors and Pig Pounder products along with beverages from other local craft & home brewers. Plenty of delicious nonalcoholic beverages, desserts and snacks will be available as well.

The event will feature brewing education and games by the RCC Center for Brewing Sciences & Triad Homebrew Supply.

We are also thrilled to have Eric & The Chill Tones performing during the event. So bring your lawn chairs and plan to come early and stay late!!!

Tickets are only $10 and you will receive admission to the event & concert, a commemorative tasting glass, 9 tasting tickets and $5 of each ticket goes to Friends of the Eden Animal Shelter.

We ask that you do not bring in coolers or pets. If you need further information please contact Cindy Adams at 336-612-8049 or cadams@edennc.us or go to ExploreEdenNC.com.

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From Camp Carefree 2015 marks 30 years since the dream to provide a fun, free week for some very special kids, became a reality.

We are so fortunate to have Tony McCallum and Leah SellGoodhand returning in 2015 as Program Directors. This summer also saw the christening of our gorgeous, newly-expanded and deepened saltwater pool.

Allowing for better access and a bigger group, we are thrilled with the result.

Camp carefree would not be possible without donors like you.

We have some amazing organizations, such as the N.C. Elks and its various local chapters, who do so much for us, but as we review our 2015 budget, we are in need of additional operational funds.

Your donations are not used for administrative costs. Our kitchen is showing its age. After 30 years, and thousands of meals being prepared, our commercial stove is nearing its demise. Also, we have several buildings that are in need of a face-lift. Maintaining an inviting, usable and save environment for our kids is a priority and comes at a cost that can only be done with supporters like you.

You may also find other items on

our “Wish List” on our website at www.campcarefree.org.

Again, we greatly appreciate all of you that have donated your time, talent and money in the past and we hope that you will consider Camp Carefree in your 2015 donations. We look forward to another 30 years with your help.

Thank you for your support, and here’s to a Carefree 2015!

Anne Jones Camp Carefree, located at 275 Careefree Lane, Stokesdale, NC can be reached by calling 336-427-0966. Since 1986, Camp Carefree has provided a FREE, one week camping experience for kids with chronic illnesses. Our program also includes camps for well siblings of ill children, and a week for children with a sick parent.

Camp Carefree is free for the kids and their families. We depend on support from the local community, amazing groups like the N.C. Elks, and people like you.

Upcoming 2015 events include June 21 - 27 Siblings Well siblings living wight cronicall ill or disabled children.

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There's no fool like an old fool, the saying goes, and the proof is in the fact that seniors have become a prime target for conmen, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens.

So when a so-called IRS agent comes a calling, with a demand for back taxes that you allegedly owe, just brush him off.

Despite the fact that the Internal Revenue Service doesn't work that way, the scam is one of the most pervasive and effective con games, bilking unsuspecting seniors out of millions of dollars each year.

Then there is the guy or gal who calls a mark purporting to be a health care provider who needs your Social Security number and other personal information.

Don't fall for it, says AMAC. These identity thieves use the info for a variety of illegal purposes, including Medicare fraud.

The moral of this story is "don't be so ready to fork over money or personal details of your life to just anybody; a little doubt can go a long way toward protecting yourself from fraudsters."

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Local Farewells

Loved ones of Rockingham County who have recently passed away Philip Glen Angel, Jr., 69 - Stoneville Brenda Glen Pryor Atkins, 73 - Eden Sarah Smith Allen Dorothy R. Adams Clifton M. Bollin, 91

Larry "Country"Barham, Sr., 58 David Lanny Bailey, 41 - Eden Kay Griffin Bailey, 77 - Eden Edwin Eugene Burns, 68 - Eden Kenith Allen Brown, 77

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Rev. William O. Bigham, 83 Mary Jacqueline Smith Beamon, 73 G.W. “Buddy” Bowman, 83 Marianne Paula Petrie Brightwell Mayodan Nancy Lee Ziglar Barboza, 72 Carol Broadnax, 55 Walter Earl Burchell, 77 - Eden Marian Frazier Biggs, 87 - Eden Uzeal “Zee” Taylor Berrier , 95 Alton Taylor Clark, Sr., 70 Charlie Harden Cofer, 94 - Eden Ronda Gentry Clark, 63 Wren “Mike” Carmichael John Herman Cass, Jr., 84 Otis Carter, 89 - Eden Norma Jean Culler, 77 Archie D. Carter III Henry T. “Hank” Corbett, Jr., 77 Harold Lee “Sonny” Carter, 80 Max Larry Coleman, 77 Lawrence Walker Cartner, 84 Catherine “Kathy” Page Conte Dorothy Callahan Richard “Ricky” Arthur Cabbell, 59 Brian Scott Clemmer, 59 Betty Cornatzer Craddock, 73 Cathy McRary Ducote, 50 Reidsville Peggy Everhart Dance, 73 Betty Scarborough Dobbins Kathleen Carter Daniel, 89 Clifton Cox Dowdy, Jr. 80 William Russell Draper

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Geneva Ashburn Everette, 64 Madison Lorraine Brown Fontaine, 82 Courtney Paige Faircloth, 13 Stoneville Sallie Ruth Collins Farmer, 78 Madison Hazel Price Gann, 96 - Madison Wanda Howell Gardner, 94 Audrey Walker Glidewell, 98 Margaret Theresa Schenk Gorrell, 89 Bert W. Gillespie, Jr. 87 Clarice Eanes Gill 'Granny', 84 Erma Wright Gardner, 94 - Stoneville Phillip Arlen Hedgepeth, Jr., 53 Eden MSgt Ray Carlton Hill, USAF, Retired Howard P. Holshouser, Jr. 89 David Edward “Boots” Harris, 73 Dru Ann Hundley, 60 - Eden Donald Robert “Duck” Hofmann, Jr., 53 Eugene “Gene” C. Henley, 94 Evelyn Stafford Hunter, 94 Billy Thorton Holland - Stoneville Thomas “Adrian” Hunt, Jr., 47 James Weldon Hall, 86 Elizabeth Wray Lester Hurst Richard Allen Hackney, Sr., 60 Madison Elnora Gammon Harris Diane Hooker Ronald Dixon “Dickie” Joyce, 67 Stoneville Judy Walker Jones, 74 William Kenneth “Ken” Jordan, Jr., 55 Robert William Jessup, 74 Dianne Hill James, 52 Robert Ray “Rooster” Johnson Stoneville Mattie Mae Joyce, 90 Robert K. Kohut, 82 James Christopher Lemons, 33 Madison Frederick Eugene Lewis, Jr. Annie Louise Tawwater Langel, 83 Eden Barbara Jean Chambers London, 80 Eden Donna Marie Taylor Lambe, 56 Virginia “GG” Luter, 92 Marguerite P. Moose June Handy Murray, 74 - Eden Mary Helen Young Mabe, 83 Helen Moore Brown Eaton Moser, 81 Brenda Kay McGirt, 69 Julia Edwards Meacham Ray Idol Mowery, 78 Stella Mabry Ilene Massey Ralph E. Moore, 61 Darrell Wayne Mitchell, 55 Reidsville Thomas Joshua "Tommy" Melton, 79 Seth Norman Morgan, 21 Rev. William “Check” Chester Montgomery, 96 Colina Artis Millner, 61 Barbara Jefferson Murray Michael L. Moyer, 23 Leon Millner, 59 Melissa Dawn Overby, 42

Christopher Joe Perdue, 41 Leslie Randall Paulk, Jr., 78 - Eden Dock Roland Pulliam, 87 - Eden Ed James Pike, 46 - Eden Nancy Lee Richie Priddy, 76 Dorothy (Claire) Howe Poole Imogene Putnam Teresa Phelps, 51 - Reidsville Nancy Dixon Roland, 84 - Eden Bertie Lee Bullins Ramsey, 78 Mary Elmer Bradshaw Richards, 89 Daniel “Danny” F. Rivadeneyra, 27 Connie Wagner Ray, 70 Alton Richard Riddle III, 61 Shirley Ann Sands Rominger, 79 Inez Stone Ryals, 88 Martha Sherlin Randall, 82 Frances Barnes Reeves Alton Richard Riddle, III - Reidsville Judith McDaniel Smith, 79 - Eden Beatrice K. Smith, 93 Elizabeth Ann (Lib) Kennedy Shelton, 75 Annie Louise Somers Bobby Ray Steele, 62 Reginald Richard Sipe, Jr. Kenneth “Ken” Gray Sales, 80 David Shreve Sue Sysourath, 57 Deborah Gail Tucker Smith, 59 Norman B. Smith, Jr., 70 Alberto Silva Steven Simmons, 48 John "Johnny" Daniel Tucker, 71 Stoneville Maynie Esther Thorne, 94 Nina Williams Tuttle, 101 Callie Lightsey Talley, 87 - Mayodan Frances Moore Thacker, 99 Evelyn Sadler Thompson Hazel Victoria Couch Tutterow, 92 Omie Thompson Tom Junior Tilley, 59 - Eden Warren C. Wilson, 93 John Spencer Wright Margaret Camilla Nance Webster, 88 Eden Linwood Wiles, 64 - Madison Thomas David Williams, 90 Mayodan Teresa Jean Smith Wood, 48 Cainin Alexander Wilcox, Infant Raymond “Ray” Wachter, 81 Dr. C. Raymond Wright, Sr., 79 Eden Robert “Kevin” Williams, 25 Elmer V. ‘Chigger’ Wood, Jr., 89 Elizabeth Mitchell Williams Dorothy Watson Walker

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Face of Breast Cancer... Continued from Page 1 tionally as well as physically and financially. She leaned on her faith that Jesus would get her through the difficult times, always knowing there was a reason for her struggles, but not knowing what it was.

In 1988 she found out what that reason was. While helping get the word out through Susan G. KOMEN NW, NC, which is located in Winston-Salem, and spoke with Lisa Autry, there was a problem with the tshirts they had ordered. She got on the phone to work out the situation and ended up in a long conversation, after which she was asked if she herself would be interested in being the Rockingham County Face of Breast Cancer for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Immediately this was what she knew the Lord had been preparing her for.

She has now made it her mission to make sure no other woman or man with breast cancer has to go through what she did.

Yes men too get breast cancer, though less frequently than women. She wants with all her heart to be of service to those who need it.

“I want to be the face of Breast Cancer in Rockingham County” Tyra says. I want people to think of me when the time arrises that they or a loved one have questions or needs that need be addressed. With her huge network of collegues, she will get you in touch with the right people for any need you may have con-

cerning this disease.

She works to be of service to patients needing information on mastectomy needs, treatment options, low or no cost mamograms, and in some instances assitance with financing surgeries and so much more that most people just don’t think of until the time comes, and by then it is too late.

Tyra Hinton is a survivor, and she want’s everyone who gets the breast cancer diagnosis to be able to call themselves a survivor for many years to come. She wants to make sure there is a support struture in place in Rockingham County that provides those battling this desease a fighting chance to take control of their health and be a survivor.

To keep her name out their so that no one who is in need goes without her help, Hinton is accepting opportunities to speak to groups of any size county-wide with companies, classes and groups who feel they can get the news to the people in need. The local impact couldn’t happen without the generosity of donors, individual, third party events and Race for the Cure® fundraising.

Seventy-five percent of the proceeds stay local to fund breast health education; mammograms and non-medical treatment needs.

Tyra wants to be of emotional support too, and asks if you need a shoulder to cry on and a hand of a survivor to reach out and show you the way, call her at 336-635-6839 night or day. She

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Charcoal Grills: · There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use.

Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel. · If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire. · Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources. · There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use. · When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container.

Propane Grills: Check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year. Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose. A propane leak will release bubbles.

If your grill has a gas leak, by smell or the soapy bubble test, and there is no flame, turn off the

There’s nothing like outdoor grilling. It’s one of the most popular ways to cook food. But, a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard.

They can be very hot, causing burn injuries. Follow these simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling.

Safety Tips: · Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors. · The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. · Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area. · Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill. · Never leave your grill unattended. · Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.

has been through the trials and tribulations of the disease twice, and wants to raise awareness and money to fight breast cancer for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Taking something as negative as breast cancer and turning it around to a way of serving the community is what Hinton gives thanks to her creator everyday for. She not only believes we can find a cure, she knows it will happen. Susan G. Komen promises to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowing people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.

Rockingham County is in the Northwest, NC region of the Komen group which includes 11 counties in all. To get involved in this program itself visit komennorthwestnc.org/getinvoloved.

The Race for the Cure® registration is well underway.

Explore our new Race website and sign up for one of the most memorable and heartwarming events in the area. Last year over #00,000 was raised, for our region alone, to help with early detection, breast health education, and finding the cures. Join us on September 26, 2015 as we make a difference. For more information visit komennorthwestnc.org. There are many ways to get involved, and many committees looking for members and your input. Check it out.

Red Cross, Barry Joyce Cancer Center, Rolling Ridge Riding, MARC, Town of Wentworth, National Guard Armory, Rockingham Co. Special Olympics, Hospice. Participation In Local Events. Wentworth Christmas Parade, MARC 4th of July and other museum events.

Giving To Others. Rudi Bears, Caps for cancer victims,

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gas tank and grill. If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again.

If the leak does not stop, call the fire department. If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department. Do not move the grill.

If the flame goes out, turn the grill and gas off and wait at least 15 minutes before re-lighting it.

Facts: · July is the peak month for grill fires. · Roughly half of the injuries involving grills are thermal burns.

Wentworth Ruritan Club The Wentworth Ruritan Club gives back to the community through Assistance To Families, For: Funeral Expenses, Rent, Medical Bills, Utilities. Projects: Wheel Chair Ramps. Giving To Our Schools. Back Pack Project, Dictionaries for 3rd graders, Newsletters for 4th graders.

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

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

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

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Ongoing Events of Interest For Your Own Good...

DIABETIC EDUCATION Workshop for everyday living Eden Drug Education Center216 Stadium Drive, ( located at the corner of Stadium Drive and Kennedy Street, Eden. 3rd Thurs. of every month, 3 pm. No res. necessary, FREE to public! Pete Crouch, Eden Drug FIBROMIALGIA SUPPORT GROUPS • Morehead Hosp. 2 pm, every Friday Morehead Hospital Main Conf. Room Questions: Call 336-589-8968 or 5202057. Texting is accepted. Facebook us at firbrofriendsinnc • TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) a nonprofit weight-loss organization .

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

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

MOREHEAD HOSPITAL IN EDEN SPONSORING

SUPPORT RECERT. ($45) May 15th 8 am to 4:30 pm Morehead Hosp Downstairs Classroom PEDIATRIC ADVANCE LIFE SUPPORT RECERT.(PALS) ($45) May 22nd 8 am to 4:30 pm Morehead Hospital Downstairs Classroom CHRONIC DISEASE CARE Call for dates and times...

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

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

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

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

Preregistration is required for ALL classes UNLESS instructed otherwise. Many

are FREE of Charge. Call numbers listed.

are FREE of Charge. Call numbers listed for details on each event. Call 336-623-9711

WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wednesday at 7pm.

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

ext, 2412 to register.

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING (BLS) ($25 fee) May 13th 8 am to 12 noon Morehead Hospital Downstairs Classroom ADVANCE CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT INITIAL CERTIFICATION ($45) May 25th & 26th **must attend both days** 8 am to 4:30 pm Morehead Hospital Downstairs Classroom

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

Monthly Support Groups

Heaven On Earth Massage Therapy

594 Pierce St., Eden

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

By Appointment Only

- Alcoholics Anonymous Morehead Hospital Dining Room 8 pm, every Wednesday Open meeting - for those interested in recovery from alcoholism. For more inf, call 336-623-2382 or 336-939-3230.

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

• Al-Anon Meeting 1st United Meth.

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

- Al-Anon - Reidsville - Tuesdays @ 7:00pm at ar Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr., Reidsville. Sponsored by local AA group and for family & friends affected by alcoholism. Contact 336-972-

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Steve Underwood N.C. Licenses: GC #9773 HVAC #10623H-1,2,3 Service • Sales • Installation • Design-Build • Planned Maintenance

- NA (Narcotics Anon.) Meets 5 days a week at the REMMSCO Annex, 108 N. Main St, Reidsville. Includes noon meeting Monday and 8 PM meet Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat..1 hour, open to all.

ROCK. COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING Third Tuesday of Every Month 7 - 8 p.m. RCC - Advanced Technology Building. 215 Wrenn Mem.Dr. Wentworth, NC 27375 ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn A support group for family members and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call for date & times. South Day Room. Registration not required. For questions, call 951-4674. ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈

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

SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), make crafts, enjoy snacks and participate in other social activities. If you know individuals who would like to attend our meetings or for more info, call Brenda Moore at 336623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m.

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

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

2nd and 4th Sunday of each month 6-7:30pm. Registration Required call Kevin Bedard. 336-623-6064 kbedard@osbornebaptist.com THE ARC OF ROCK. CO., INC. Meet at UMAR, 342 Cherokee Camp Road, Wentworth, NC at 4: 30 p.m.

Meeting will be held in the first house on the right at the end of the road.

Public is invited. Call 336-627-7565. The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. works with and for people with cognitive, intellectual, developmental disabilities & their families.

FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Osborne Bapt. Church Cafe/Kids Clubhouse. 1st Friday of every month: 6:30 pm. Are you a foster or adoptive family? Encouragement & support. Just interested in learning about the process?

Stephanie (336) 655-1354 MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info

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

RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB meets 3rd Sat. of every month at 10 for snacks. Meeting begins at 10:30 am. We are currently

meeting at the Rockingham County Republican Headquarters at 221 Piedmont Street in Reidsville.

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

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

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

THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S’ CONNECTION OF EDEN Invites You To Our “Diamonds Are Forever” Brunch, Thursday, May 21 Special Feature: Mary Ann Barbour from Eden, NC, will show us some of the beautiful jewelry she makes.

Music: Carolyn Anderson, from Eden, NC will be our singer.

Speaker: Betty Sue McNeill from Sanford, NC asks, “What If?” or “Why Me?” Writer of Children’s Books. Loves music and speaking. 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Location: 912 Bethlehem Restaurant 912 Bethlehem Church Road, Eden Cost: $10 Reservations required.

Contacts : Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville.

336-347-7432, leave message.

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

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

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

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

• Eden - Call 336 623-3007 to reg.

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

Thurs - Friday 10-4 249 The Boulevard, Eden. Tax deductible.

Free large load pickup. 627-0160.

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

Meals Provided • SALVATION ARMY Hungry?

Come by and have a meal on us!

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

MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Events of Interest Concessions available. Adults $5 Donation, 12 & under FREE. Good Clean Fun! For information call Wayne at 276-340-6212 THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam starts at 6:15PM Saturdays at “The Barn” 7:00PM Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AND JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville, NC 27320. Saturday Nights. dors open at 6pm,

Dance at 7pm. No Alcohol, smoke free.

Adults $5 donation, 11 & under free.

CASCADE COM. CENTER DANCE Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions avail. Music every Friday night: From 7-10 pm by Cascade Express & Friends and the 1st and 3rd Sat. night is Bluegrass.

SENIOR DANCES REIDSVILLE EVENTS CENTER Downtown Reidsville @ 223 S. Scales St. Tuesday - Bluegrass Night 7pm - 9:30pm Thursday - Classic Country with the City

Limits Band 7pm: 9;30pm Bob or Myra Tudor at 336-342-6770.

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

THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY _______________ SATURDAY, MAY 2ND • RABIES VACCINATION CLINICS 3:00 pm – 4:00pm. $7 per vacc. The clinic locations are: • Draper Elementary School, 1719 E. Stadium Drive, Eden • Huntsville Volunteer Fire Dept, 1133 Sardis Church Rd, Madison • Monroeton Volunteer Fire Dept, 9252 US 158, Reidsville • Oregon Hill Volunteer Fire Dept, 858 Mt. Carmel Church Road, Reidsville • Reidsville Veterinary Hospital, 3202 Barnes St., Reidsville • Rockingham County Govern-mental Center, 371 NC 65, Wentworth • Shiloh Volunteer Fire Dept, 3320 Settles Bridge R, Stoneville • Black Tie and Blue Jean Event to benefit the Rockingham Pregnancy Center of Eden. Call for Reservation 623-5540. Live and silent auctions, foods and fun. Come make your bid on the Autographed Duke Championship Basket Ball!

8 p.m.Wed.; 9 a.m. to noon Sat’s.

Consultants and professional genealogists are on hand to assist at no cost.

Popular research sites can be accessed free of charge. Copies are 10 cents per page. Appointments can be made for other times. Information: 336-623-7154.

TRIAD DAYLILY CLUB FORMING. Please join this group of people who love cultivating daylilies. (Meets 4th Sunday of each month) 2pm - 4pm at Vida pour Tea, 412 State St., Greensboro, NC. Discussions, programs, refreshmens and drawings. RSVP at ww.meetup.com (go under “garden”) or call Lynn at 336456-4509

Upcoming Events DRAPER CAR SHOW Sat. June 27th, 8am - 3pm Fieldcrest Rd., in Draper Village, Eden.

19 catagories, 74 classses for more info cal paul Gover 336-5733551, Tim Lancaster 336-613-5715 or Tony Edwards 336-830-1289 Pre-register at www.threeriversaaca.com

THURSDAY, MAY 7TH • Eden’s 2015 Business Expo Kingsway Plaza (old Goodwill building) 4-8pm, Open to public (Admission: donation of pet supplies or money to Friends of the Animal Shelter)

• Two Rivers Craft Fair - 1st ever craft fair featuring homemade soap, craftsman toys, custom furniture, handspun yarn and much more. Eden Mall in old Peebles building. 201 E. Meadow Rd., Eden, NC. SHAGGIN’ ON FIELDCREST July 25th 7-10pm Car Cruise begins at 6pm.

Music by Jim qukci and Coastline Dancing in the streets, great food and beer garden. Bring your lawnchair, family and friends. For more info call Cindy Adams at 336-612-8049 • PEIDMONT POTTERY FESTIVAL. Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 9am - 4pm.

Kingsway Plaza Shopping Center at 22o W. kings Highway. Over 100 potters from across NC and Va. For info visist www.ExploreEdenNC.com or call 336612-8049 for Cindy Adams.

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Complete Tree Service • Bucket Truck • Lot Clearing • Stump Grinding • Insured

• MONDAY, MAY 4TH • Rockingham County Board of Commissioners meet on second floor of Governmental Center located at 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth, NC 6:30pm WEDNESDAY, MAY 5TH United Way Annual Meeting And Awards Dinner - The United Way of RC will hold its Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at 6:00 pm in the Rockingham County Middle School Cafeteria, located at 182 High School Road, Reidsville, NC. This year’s campaign focused on asking investors to “BE A HERO”.

If you are an investor in our community through your gift to the 2014-2015 campaign and would like to attend the meeting, please contact the United Way office at 336-342-7768 as soon as possible to reserve your seat.

EDEN CRUISE INS May - October 2nd Saturday.

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SATURDAY, MAY 9TH • Keystone Cops for the Arts 3rd annual bicycle road ride, 5k run, and walk 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Start and finish vat the Rock Co Sheriffs Office, 170 NC 65, Reidsville (courthouse). Reg. 7 a.m., cyclists start at 8 a.m., runners start at 10 a.m. and walkers start at 10:15 a.m. Bbike rides are 10, 30, or 60 miles. Running and walk is a 5k. Bikers pre-reg. is $25, race day reg. is $30. Runners pre-reg. is $20, race day reg. is $25. Walkers pre-reg. is $15, race day reg. is $20. Rain or shine. Helmet required for cyclists. Plenty of fun for kids with play land set up including prizes, bouncy houses, sidewalk chalk, rock climbing wall, face painting, games, and more. Tickets for the Play Land activities will be available for purchase. Register at http://tinyurl.comkcfta. Reg fees non-refundable. For info call Tina Williams at 336-342-6601 or email events@keystonefoods.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Rockingham County Schools Art’s Programs.

• Fun Fest (FREE) - 10am - 4pm Freedom Park, 121 Edgewood Rd., Eden. Entertainment, Free inflatables for kids to play on, foods, contests and more.

• EDEN CRUISE 4pm -Until 824 S. Van Buren Rd. in parking lot of Subway.

FRIDAY, MAY 15 Adult Literacy Tutor Training - 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. There will also be an online component to the training. Participants should plan to attend both sessions. At the Rockingham County Literacy Project 705-A Washington Street, Eden Call Jean Light Kinyon at 627-0007 to pre-register, or visit www.rcliteracyproject.org for more information. Volunteer tutors help adult students in Rockingham County to learn to read, write, or do basic math. Tutors may also assist students who are working on their high school equivalency diplomas or learning English. Volunteer tutors are greatly needed at this time, as many students are on a waiting list and are having to wait months and years for tutors. The Rockingham County Literacy Project can help more people only if YOU give your time and talents and become a volunteer tutor!

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SATURDAY, MAY 16TH • Rock the Park - 11am - 4pm. FREE food, games, facepainting and more! for more info contact 3360-344-2525. Reidsville Lake, 630 Water Works Rd., Reidsville. Featuring Pastor Gary Grubbs and 8 local Christian music artists.

MONDAY, MAY 18TH • Rockingham County Board of Commissioners meet on second floor of Governmental Center located at 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth, NC 6:30pm FRIDAY, MAY 22ND • Adult Literacy Tutor Training - 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Online component to the training. Participants should plan to attend both sessions. At the Rockingham County Literacy Project 705-A Washington Street, Eden Call Jean Light Kinyon at 627-0007 to pre-register, or visit www.rcliteracyproject.org MONDAY, MAY 25TH • Memorial Day. A day to remember those who gave their lives in service tou our country SATURDAY, MAY 30TH • Oink & Ale -12pm - 6pm. Monroe Street, Eden, NC. In the Historic Leaksville Distyrict. Enjoy delicious barbeque and ribs, MillerCoors, and Pig Pounder Producets and much more. Bring Your Lawn Chair. Tickets $10 each, which includes a commemorative tasting glass, 9 beer tasting tickets and a live concert by Eric & The Chill Tones • Concert in the Park, 6:30 PM at Kiwanis Amphitheatre at Freedom Park, Eden - Hubert Lawson & the Countyr Bluegrass Boys. Free to the public, Bring your lawn chairs or blanket to sit on. Sponsored by the Eden Parks and Recreation Department.

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Social Work Paves the Way for Change Rockingham County Government's Consolidated Health & Human Services and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) are celebrating National Social Work Month in March and the 60th anniversary of the association with activities that highlight this year's theme, "Social Work Paves the Way for Change."

NASW is the largest professional social work organization in the United States, with members employed in more than 50 different fields of practice—including mental and behavioral health, health care, aging, child and family safety, schools, homelessness, veterans support, research and public policy.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life

Blood Drive means life

There are 650,000 social workers in the United States who serve 10 million clients a day.

NASW and its 55 Chapters support members of the helping profession by ensuring they follow consistent practice standards, complete advanced professional training, participate in grassroots issues advocacy and develop organizational leadership skills.

"The social work profession and the National Association of Social Workers have helped bring about major positive changes in American society over the past six decades," said NASW CEO Angelo McClain, PhD, LICSW. "Throughout Social Work Month and our 60th Anniversary year, NASW will host events and provide resources that honor the many contributions of these unsung heroes," said McClain.

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Rockingham County Governmental employees and residents stepped up to the plate and gave of themselves by giving the gift of life at the April 1st Blood Drive!

It’s Your Time, Hero Time produced many heroes and heroines at the blood drive, at the County Governmental Center, in Wentworth. According to Cindy Herring, a paralegal in the Rockingham County Legal Dept., “we had 47 donors present and they collected 44 productive units of blood. Two of those donations were doubles. “ Herring and the County Blood Drive Committee thanked all who participated, those who gave blood, and those who tried to give blood. Other committee members included Cathy Lemons, Kerry Taylor-Pinnix, Wanda Lane, and Jennifer Brame.

“Many people registered ahead of time, we had a good number of walk-ins, and we were very happy with the participation,” Herring added.

Rabies Vacination Clinics May 2nd Veterinarians are cooperating again this year with local animal control officers and the Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services to offer rabies clinics for dogs and cats.

Rabies continues to be a public health threat in Rockingham County, and vaccinating pets will help remedy the problem and keep the rabies virus from threatening pets and people.

During 2014 in Rockingham County, five wild animals (three skunks and two raccoons), tested positive for rabies, a deadly viral disease transmitted by rabid animals.

“Rabies Vaccination Clinics are one way to help control the spread of rabies from the wild animal population to domestic animals and people,” said Edwin Stott, Rockingham County Environmental Health Director. “Every dog and cat that is over the age of four months is required by North Carolina State law to be vaccinated against the rabies virus,” Stott said. People may be exposed to the rabies virus from the saliva, spinal fluid, or brain tissue of a rabid animal. The exposure may be by a bite or scratch from a rabid animal or from saliva that gets on a pet after the pet fights with a rabid animal. A person may be exposed if he or she has scratches, cuts or abrasions on their skin and contacts the saliva of a rabid animal. A person may also be exposed if saliva from a rabid animal contacts a mucous membrane.

The spring Rabies Clinics are scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2015, from 3:00 pm – 4:00pm at seven locations throughout the county listed below. A fee of $7.00 will be charged for each vaccination for the cost of administration, cost of the vaccine, the vaccination certificate, and the rabies vaccination tag.

The clinic locations are: • Draper Elementary School, 1719 E. Stadium Drive, Eden • Huntsville Volunteer Fire Dept, 1133 Sardis Church Rd, Madison • Monroeton Volunteer Fire Dept, 9252 US 158, Reidsville • Oregon Hill Volunteer Fire Dept, 858 Mt. Carmel Church Road, Reidsville • Reidsville Veterinary Hospital, 3202 Barnes St., Reidsville • Rockingham County Govern-mental Center, 371 NC 65, Wentworth • Shiloh Volunteer Fire Dept, 3320 Settles Bridge R, Stoneville On behalf of the Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services, we would like to give a special Thank you to the following veterinarian practices: Central Animal Hospital, Eden Veterinarian Hospital, Reidsville Veterinary Hospital, Belmont Small Animal Hospital and the Animal Clinic of Madison, who will devote their time and staff for this important public health initiative.

If you have any questions about the vaccination clinic, please call Meg McGuire at 336-342-8271or email at mmcquire@co.rockingham.nc.us. You can also contact Katrina R. White by phone at 336-342-8150 or email at kwhite@co.rockingham.nc.us.

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The children of Rockingham County need you!

We have over 170 children that are in the custody of the Rockingham County Department of Social Services due to abuse and neglect.

These children need someone like you to be their voice in court. They need someone to be their advocate and make sure their best interests are being met.

Could you dedicate a few hours each week to an abused or neglected child? If so, please consider becoming a Volunteer Guardian ad Litem.

A Guardian ad Litem is a trained community volunteer who is sworn-in by a district court judge to investigate and determine the needs of abused and neglected children.

Please call Amanda Benavides at (336) 634-6106 for more information and to request a volunteer application. http://www.nccourts.org/citizens/gal Last year in North Carolina, over 100,000 children were reported to Child Protective Services as alleged victims of child abuse or neglect. Currently, there are over 170 children in the custody of the Rockingham County Department of Social Services.

These numbers are very disturbing, but there is a way that you can help! You can become a volunteer Guardian ad Litem for an abused or neglected child in Rockingham County.

A Guardian ad Litem is a trained community volunteer who is sworn-in by a district court judge to investigate and determine the needs of abused and neglected children. A Guardian ad Litem makes independent recommendations to the court about the needs of each child and advocates for a permanent and safe home for every child within the shortest time possible. The main qualification to become a Guardian ad Litem is to have a sincere concern for the well-being of children. Also, the volunteer must be able to past a criminal background check, be objective and nonjudgmental, and be able to dedicate a few hours each month to their case.

There are no educational requirements or work experience needed. If you are interested in becoming a Guardian ad Litem Volunteer, please contact Amanda Benavides at 336-634-6106.

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Surprising Gap Revealed Between Parents’ and Teens’ Expectations around Paying for College By: John Chapman, Board Chair for Junior Achievement of Central North Carolina

Since 2001, the cost of college tuition, room, and board at public colleges and universities has increased by more than 40 percent, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.

Coupled with the lingering effects of the recession and their impact on parents’ finances, this increase in college costs represents a significant financial challenge for many families. Further complicating the issue of how to pay for college is the fact that teens and their parents may have widely varying expectations around how to do it.

A new, national study from Junior Achievement and The Allstate Foundation research reveals some startling findings.

The Teens and Personal Finance Survey, now in its 16th year, gauges teens’ attitudes and behaviors around money. For the first time in the survey’s history, we surveyed parents, too, to compare and contrast their responses to those of teens.

We found that that nearly half (48 percent) of teens think that their parents will help pay for college. However, only 16 percent of parents report that they plan to pay for their child’s postsecondary education. This finding emphasizes the need for parents and their kids to have regular, age-appropriate conversations about money, especially when planning for major expenses such as college.

Many young people want to learn about managing money from their parents. A significant majority of teens we surveyed (84 percent) say they look to their parents for information about how to manage money.

Conversations about money are tough, and parents may feel ill-equipped to handle them.

Some parents may feel uncomfortable talking about money matters with their kids, because they are uncomfortable with the subject, or because of their own financial missteps. This is where school-based programs can come in, to provide students with important personal finance education.

I encourage parents to work with their child’s school to provide students with programs that teach real-world money management skills, such as those provided by Junior Achievement (JA).

Students learn how to prioritize needs and wants, how to create and stick to a budget, and about the importance of saving.

Founded in 1965, Junior Achievement of Central North Carolina prepares young people to succeed in a global economy by providing volunteer-delivered kindergarten through twelfth grade programs that help students foster skills in work-readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship. In over 400 classrooms per year, Junior Achievement reaches approximately 10,000 students in Forsyth, Guilford,

Rockingham, Randolph, Alamance and Montgomery Counties with vital programs that influence economic success and positive life outcomes.

The organization is one of the fastest growing chapters in the United States, ranking in the top five in class growth, student growth, and volunteer hours served when compared against other Junior Achievement chapters nationwide.

Parents today may face more—or at least different— challenges than parents in previous years, but thankfully there are resources available to help today’s young people face their future ready to manage their finances with skill and confidence. Learn more at www.cen-

tralncja.org About Junior Achievement® (JA) Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated volunteer network, Junior Achievement provides in-school and after-school programs for students which focus on three key content areas: work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. Today, 129 individual area operations reach more than four million students in the United States, with an additional 5.7 million students served by operations in 122 other countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.ja.org.

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The Goodwill Industries Community Resource Center Eden Campus Summer Schedule.

Located at 220 W. Kings Hwy, Suite H, Eden, NC 27288.

-GED - Mon-Thu 9:00am12:00pm - Tue/Thu 5:30pm8:30pm -HRD Classes -Get Advice: How to Land and Keep a Job (HRD) - June 15-26 (M-F) 9:00am-1:00pm - July 2031 (M-F) 9:00am-1:00pm -What Are You Good At? Do You Know? - June 1-5 (M-F) 9:00am12:00pm - July 6-10 (M-F) 9:00am-12:00pm -Computer Use Skills for the Job Seeker - July 6-30 (M-F) 9:00am12:00pm - June 1-Aug. 3 (M/W) 5:30pm-8:30pm -Career Readiness Lab - June 1Aug. 12 (M/W) 12:30pm-3:30pm -Money Smart - July 6-17 (M-F) 9:00am-12:00pm -Job Search Skills: Market Your Competitive Advantage - Aug. 10-14 (M-F) 9:00am-1:00pm -Workplace Survival Skills - Aug. 3-7 (M-F) 9:00am-12:00pm -Skill Training -Word, Excel, PowerPoint 2010 $70.00 + Textbook - May 27Aug. 12 (W) 6:00pm-8:00pm -Workshops -Common Sense Economics June 9 (Tues.)12:00pm-2:00pm June 16 (Tues.) 12:00pm-2:00pm GED, HRD and Skills Training Courses are taught by Rockingham Community College Instructors. GED classes are free to NC residents. HRD classes are free to NC unemployed or underemployed residents or VA residents receiving NC UI Benefits.

Skills training courses require tuition paid to RCC. Other Resources. You can fax resumes cover letters and applications browse job related publications, and learn about other employment tools in the community.

Hours of Operation: MondayThurday 8am-5pm. Friday 8am4pm If you have any questions or would like to sign up for a class, please contact any of the CRC Staff at 336-623-3007

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Come support the 4th Annual Team Jaxx Denny Golf Tournament located at Oak Hills Golf & Event Center on May 2 and 3, 2015.

May 2nd: 8am & 1pm shotgun start. May 3rd: 1pm shotgun start. It is $50 per golfer. Lunch Provided after play. $5 Mulligans.

There will be raffles and prizes to be awarded.

For more information please contact Shane Woodall at 336637-6203 or email Shanewoodall1972@gmail.com.

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Households in crisis can apply for assistance Households experiencing an emergency or crisis can apply for assistance with rent, power, or water Any household interested in receiving assistance from Emergency Assistance or Crisis Intervention will need to make an application; all households will need to meet financial eligibility, as well as show proof of emergency or crisis.

Households with children 17 or under and who need assistance with a disconnect for water or electricity, or an eviction notice may make an application for Emergency Assistance.

Households who have a disconnection for electricity or natural gas may be eligible for assistance with the Crisis Intervention or Share the Warmth program.

Any person interested in applying must bring ID, social security cards for all members of household, copy of disconnection, or eviction letter, and income for all members of household in order to be approved for assistance.

Households who are approved for funds will need to have an approved vendor, including an account number where the funds will be allocated to an account. No funds will be sent directly to the head of household member.

Applications will be accepted at the Rockingham County Department of Social Services, located at the Governmental Center, 411 NC HWY 65 Wentworth, North Carolina. If you are unable to come to the agency to make an application due to a disability, please call 336-342-1394 and ask for someone in the Energy Assistance Program.

RCS Bands, Choirs, Soloists excell and one student makes All-State Band Throughout March several Rockingham County Schools’ middle and high school choirs and bands participated in the North Carolina Music Educators’ Association (NCMEA) Music Performance Adjudication (MPA) events held in various locations throughout the state. Middle and high school bands and choirs are rated by other experienced high school, college and retired choir and band directors, on a stage performance. They may also opt to be rated on their ability to read a music selection at sight. Students could participate in a solo event as well. We are pleased to announce the schools and individuals who received superior ratings at the event (ratings are based on performance only, unless otherwise noted): Solo Contest: Nathanael Pierson, Dillon Shelton, Mattie Wingfield - McMichael High - Ann Pratt, Director Choirs: Holmes Middle School 6th Grade Chorus, 7th and 8th Grade Men's Chorus, 7th Grade Girls' Chorus, and 8th Grade Treble Chorus: Eric Johnson, Director McMichael High School's Vocal Ensemble & Voices of Harmony: Ann Pratt, Director The Morehead Singers, Women's Chorale (Superior in sightsinging): Joshua Cheney, Director Rockingham County High Concert Choir (Performance and SightSinging), Women's Ensemble: Marlo Nall, Director Bands: McMichael High School Symphonic Band: Randy Quarles, Director All-State Honors Band: Daniel Jeffries (1st Chair Euphonium) - McMichael High School Randy Quarles, Director Congratulations to all of RCS’ soloists, bands and choirs!

Urgent need of Meals on Wheels volunteers Aging, Disability, and Transit Services depends heavily on volunteers to support Meals on Wheels, a senior nutrition program providing hot meals to homebound seniors throughout the community.

As routes grow and long-time volunteers age and retire the agency has an increasing need for volunteers willing to help deliver a meal and a smile to the frail and elderly. Kristen Perry, ADTS Director of Community and Volunteer relations shares, “Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver much more than just a meal, they are sometimes the

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County High Students Selected to Attend 2015 NC Governor’s School Eight students, from Rockingham County Schools, have been selected to attend the 2015 Governor’s School of North Carolina.

Student: His/her high school: Subject area of focus: (Governor’s School West) Alex Chu, McMichael High, 11th grade, Mathematics Anna LaPrade, McMichael High, 11th grade, Natural Science Ben Isley, Rockingham County High, 11th grade, Natural Science Aaron Boles, Reidsville High, 11th grade, Theater Bailey Zenker, Rockingham County High, 11th grade, Theater (Governor’s School East) Jonathan Merchant, Rockingham County High, 11th grade, Natural Science India Brown, Reidsville High, 11th grade, Social Science Chase Myers, Rockingham County High, 11th grade, Theater The Governor's School of North Carolina is a summer residential program for intellectually gifted high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. The curriculum focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and does not involve credit, tests, or grades.

The Governor's School is the oldest statewide summer residential program for academically or intellectually gifted high school students in the nation. The program, which is open to rising seniors only, with exceptions made for rising juniors in selected performing/visual arts areas, is located on two campuses of approximately 300 students each: Governor's School West at Salem College in Winston-Salem (est.

1963), and Governor's School East at Meredith College in Raleigh (est.

1978).

For more information regarding NC Governor’s School visit www.ncgovschool.org.

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Keystone Cops For The Arts Keystone Cops for the Arts third annual bicycle road ride, 5k run, and walk will be held on Saturday, May 9 at 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Start and finish will be at the Rockingham County Sheriffs Office at 170 NC 65, Reidsville (at courthouse). Registration

opens at 7 a.m., cyclists start at 8 a.m., runners start at 10 a.m. and walkers start at 10:15 a.m. The bike rides car be 10, 30, or 60 miles. The running is a 5k, and the walk is also 5k. Bikers preregistration is $25, race day registration is $30. Runners pre-reg-

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istration is $20, race day registration is $25. Walkers pre-registration is $15, race day registration is $20. Event is rain or shine.

Helmet are required for all cyclists. There will also be plenty of fun for the kids. There will be a play land set up for the kids including prizes, bouncy houses, sidewalk chalk, rock climbing wall, face painting, games, and a coloring area. Tickets for the Play Land activities will be available for purchase.

Register at http://tinyurl.comkcfta.

Registration fees are non-refundable. For more information call Tina Williams at 336-342-6601 or email events@keystonefoods.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Rockingham County Schools Art’s Programs.

Peidmont Pottery Festival The thirteenth annual Peidmont Pottery Festival will be held on June 6 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Kingsway Plaza Shopping Center (220 W. Kings Highway, Eden). More than 100 potters from across North Carolina and Virginia presenting the finest in handcrafted pottery.

Demonstrations and door prizes.

For more information visit www.exploreedennc.com or call City of Eden Tourism and Special Events coordinator Cindy Adams at 336-612-8049 or email at cadams@edennc.us.

The Eden parks And rec. dept. is offering A horseshoe League.

For ages 16 And up. This League You will have seven Days To complete Your. Match For the week. The schedule will have The phone Numbers To contact Your Opponent For the week And schedule at Time and a place to play. The winner Will call in the score. For more info or to sign up Call tank At 6352268.

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE10 only person our seniors see on a consistent basis – so the friendly visit and safety check become very important in keeping them happy, healthy, and in their homes.”

ADTS invites the community to get involved in delivering “more than a meal” to these seniors. Rockingham County has 8 daily hot meal routes and 5 bi-weekly frozen meal routes all across the County, and volunteers are placed on routes in an area that is convenient for them. Routes can be delivered in about an hour and volunteers are asked to deliver at least once a month. Perry adds, “one hour, once a month is all it takes to help fight hunger and make a difference for countless seniors!”

The volunteer program at ADTS is built around the premise of neighbors helping neighbors – Meals on Wheels offers opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved and make a difference. We encourage individuals, teams, churches, civic organizations, and businesses to get involved too. To participate or learn more about how you can help meet this critical need please call ADTS at 349-2343.

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

County Sweepstakes Time is Limited On March 31, 2015 Sheriff Sam Page communicated with media sources throughout Rockingham County that effective April 1, 2015 that the Sheriff’s Office would begin investigations of Video Sweepstake parlors and internet Cafe’s and any convenience stores that possessed illegal video/internet gaming machines.

This followed a letter issued by the Rockingham County District Attorney on Feb. 6, 2015 to businesses operating these establishments within the county. This letter advised owner/operators to cease and desist all illegal gaming operations in the county no later than March 31, 2015.

On April 1, 2015 under advisement by legal counsel representing the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office and Rockingham County government, the Sheriff has decided not to pursue any video Sweepstake and Internet Cafe investigations and enforcement until after June 30, 2015.

The purpose is to allow the uniform enforcement of all entities throughout Rockingham County following the June 30, 2015 stated deadline. The Rockingham County Sheriff and the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association have opposed Video gaming operations since early 2000. This position has not changed and effective July 1, 2015 investigations and enforcement will begin.

Red Cross May Blood Drive Schedule -05/01/2015 - Friday - Rockingham County High School - 180 High School Rd., Reidsville, NC, 27320 - Call the School at 6343220 - 8:00am-1:30pm -05/07/2015 - Thursday - Eden YMCA - 301 South Kennedy St. ,Eden, NC, 27288 - www.redcrossblood.org - sponsor code: Eden Community - 2:00pm - 6:30pm -05/08/2015 - Friday - Reidsville YMCA - First Baptist Church 409 South Main St., Reidsville, NC, 27320 www.redcrossblood.org sponsor code: Reidsville Community - 11:30am-4:00pm -05/12/2015 - Tuesday - Osborne Baptist Church - 326 East Stadium Drive, Eden , NC, 27288 - Appt: Call the Church Office 623-6064 - 2:00pm - 6:30pm -05/13/2015 - Wednesday - Rockingham Community College - 484 County Home Rd. - Wentworth, NC, 27375 www.redcrossblood.org sponsor code: RCC - 11:00am-3:30pm -05/15/2015 - Friday - American Red Cross - 3692 Hwy 14, Reidsville, NC, 27320 - www.redcrossblood.org - sponsor code:

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MAY 2015 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 13 H Congratulations to Grace Scott, 12th grade Reidsville High School for her following honors/accomplishments with the USEF High School Equestrian Athlete Program Honors: Named to 2013-14 United States Equestrian Federation Received Varsity Letter Named to 2014-15 United States Equestrian Federation 2014-2015 High School Equestrian Athlete Varsity Letter (for second year) 2014 American Saddlebred Horse Association Tennessee State Champion and 3-Gaited Show Pleasure Junior Exhibitor 2014 East Tennessee Saddlebred Association High Point Champion and 3-Gaited Show Pleasure Junior Exhibitor 2014 Saddlebred World Champion and Competitor Louisville Kentucky 2014 Saddleseat World Cup and Owner of Competing Horse 2014 Morristown Charity Horse Show Grand Champion and 3-Gaited Show Pleasure Junior Exhibitor

Draper Car Show Returns to town The Draper Car Show is presented by the Three Rivers AACA in cooperation with the Draper Merchants Association. This will be celebrating the 66th reunion of Draper Speedway. This years car show will be held on June 27, 2015 at 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. located on Fieldcrest Road in Draper Village, Eden.

There will be 19 categories and 74 classes. Dash plates will be given to the first 100 entries.

Pre-register at www.threeriversaaca.com. For more information call Paul Gover at 336-573-3551, Tim Lancaster at 336-613-5715, or Tony Edwards at 336-830-1289.

Jay Slaydon, MS, LMFT Accepting New Clients 336-612-2292 Counseling and Psychological Services for All Ages 424-D W. Kings Highway Eden, NC 27288 www.christiancounseling.org

Here are our Youth of the Month recipients for February and March.

Each month the Boys and Girls Club of Eden selects two “Youth of the Month”. One from ages 6 to 10 and other another from ages 11 and up.

This program rewards these members on their behavior, leadership abilities, respect, integrity and academic improvements.

The February and March recipients of the "Youth of the Month" award are from left to right KK Fontaine, Caleb Allen, Gage Walker and Alexia Walters. Congratulations to all four on their hard work and service to the Club.

2015 Rockingham County 4-H Summer Adventures now available!

Believe it or not it is time to start thinking about what your child is going to be doing this summer. Summer is just around the corner and Rockingham County 4-H has some great programs planned! What is your youth doing this summer? Would you like for your youth to have a safe and productive place to spend their summer days? If so, check out the Rockingham County 4-H Summer Adventures programs.

Your youth can have fun while learning important life skills! Rockingham County 4-H along with the NC Cooperative Extension and United Way of Rockingham County is sponsoring the 4-H Summer Adventures Program. The programs vary in length and cost, but all programs are very reasonable with some being free! We are offering programs for youth ages five to eighteen and you do not have to be in 4-H to come, but we bet you will want to join after you see what all 4-H offers. Each program does have a limited number of spots available so be sure to contact us as soon as possible!

Here is a summary of some of the programs we are offering this year. 4-H Investigates is back – this is one of the most popular programs where youth will become detectives to solve a

“murder” mystery. They will learn techniques such as DNA extraction, forensic anthropology, fingerprinting and much more.

There are short workshops on sewing, beekeeping, wool felting, art and woodworking being offered.

Safety Day Camp will be a great one where the kids will have a blast with hands on stations learning about safety.

At Junk Drawer Robotics, youth will gain an understanding in the basic science concepts related to robotics. This is a program for youth who love to build and design things. These are just a few of the programs being offered this summer. Magic of Electricity will help youth learn about electricity and the careers in the field by doing hands on activities. ‘What Can 4-H Do 4 U’ is a new program that will give youth insight to many areas that 4-H offers to youth. From science, ag to animals; youth will get to experience it all.

You can find full details in the 4-H Summer Adventures program packet.

You can find the registration packet online at: http://rockingham.ces.ncsu.edu/ or you can contact Morgan Maness, 4-H Agent by calling (336)342-8230 or by email at mcmaness@ncsu.edu.

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The City of Eden will be holding a Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, August 22, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. located on Henry St., Eden. Come climb, explore and discover you favorite things on wheels! Featuring vehicles from construction, fire, military, police, public works, rescue, monster, tow and tractor trailer trucks. There will be food, face painting and much more.

Children love to explore, climb, touch and crawl. At this event they get to investigate vehicles they see out on the road.

From big rigs to emergency vehicles, children of all ages can look, see, touch, and ask questions. We know that unrestricted play is essential for healthy cognitive development in children.

At Touch-A-Truck, children have the chance to explore vehicles of their choice, becoming immersed in the pretend world, experimenting and investigating large vehicles and the operators.

Admission is a non-perishable food item for the Kids Backpack Food Program.

Individual servings: ceral, juice box, spaghetti, nabs, soup, water, oatmeal, ramen noodles, beanie weenies, etc. For a complete list of accepted food and beverages, visit exploreedennc.com For more information contact Cindy Adams at 336-6128049 or cadams@edennc.us or visit exploreedennc.com.

Two Rivers Craft Fair The 1st Annual Two Rivers Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, June 6 at 6:00AM – 9:00PM at the Eden Mall old Peebles, 201 E. Meadow Road, Eden. Craft fair will feature homemade soap, craftsman toys, custom furniture, handspun yarn, and much more.

Come on out for the first annual Two Rivers Craft Fair! We will have crafters of all varieties showcasing their wares!

For the fun of it FUNNY REAL SIGNS On a roller coaster: "Watch your head."

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE12 Reidsville - 10:00am - 2:30pm -05/26/2015 - Tuesday - Fairview Baptist Church - 2531 Flat Rock Rd., Reidsville, NC, 27320 - www.redcrossblood.org - sponsor code: Fairview Baptist - 3:00pm-7:30pm -05/26/2015 - Tuesday - Western Rockingham Middle School - 915 NW Ayersville Rd., Madison, NC, 27025 - Appt: Call the School:951-2710 - 1:30pm-6:00pm -05/28/2015 - Thursday - Calvary Baptist Church - 7860 NC Highway 87 North, Reidsville, NC, 27320 - Call the Church Office at 349-7474 - 3:00pm-7:30pm -05/29/2015 - Friday - First United Methodist Church - 130 Main St., Eden, NC, 27288 - Contact Rev. Morris at 635-8573 or Rev. Parlier to schedule an appt. time - 3:00pm-7:00pm The above schedule is subject to change. Appointments are recommended. Please call the American Red Cross at 349-3434 if you have any questions. All Blood types needed – especially O+, O-, A- and B-

NC Communities Receive National Main Street Accreditation for 2015 The National Main Street Center®, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation has accredited 35 North Carolina communities for meeting performance standards. This year marks a 26% increase in communities that achieved accreditation. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its partners announce the accredited Main Street® programs that have demonstrated exemplary commitment to historic preservation and community revitalization.

The North Carolina Main Street communities that earned accreditation for their 2014 performance are: Albemarle, Belmont, Boone, Brevard, Burlington, Clayton, Clinton, Concord, Eden, Edenton, Elizabeth City, Elkin, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Goldsboro, Hertford, Hickory, Kings Mountain, Lenoir, Marion, Monroe, Morganton, Mount Airy, New Bern, North Wilkesboro, Roanoke Rapids, Roxboro, Salisbury, Smithfield, Spruce Pine, Statesville, Wake Forest, Washington, Waynesville and Wilson.

“These communities worked hard to meet the standards established by the National Main Street Center, and we are pleased to see them recognized for their achievement,” said John E. Skvarla, III, North Carolina Commerce Secretary. “Local Main Street programs across our state work every day to beautify our towns and bring businesses and jobs to their downtowns strengthening our overall economy.”

“We congratulate this year’s nationally accredited Main Street programs for their outstanding accomplishment in meeting the National Main Street Center’s 10 Standards of Performance,” said Patrice Frey, president & CEO of the National Main Street Center.

“As the National Main Street Center celebrates its 35th Anniversary, it is also important to celebrate the achievements of the local Main Street programs across the country, some of which have been around since the beginning. These local programs work hard every day to make their communities great places to work, live, play and visit while still preserving their historic character.”

The performance standards set the benchmarks for measuring a community’s application of the Main Street Four Point Approach to commercial district revitalization. Standards include fostering strong public-private partnerships, securing an operating budget, tracking programmatic progress and actively preserving historic buildings. More information is available at National Main Street Accreditation.

“The North Carolina Main Street Center and five North Carolina Main Street communities were among those that have been around since the beginning and we join our national partner in celebrating the 35th anniversary of the program here in North Carolina” said Liz Parham, director of the North Carolina Main Street Center. “The North Carolina Main Street Center evaluates each of the state’s local Main Street organizations annually to identify those programs that meet ten performance standards.”

Since 1980, The North Carolina Main Street program has generated $2.2 billion in private and public investment. In 2014, North Carolina Main Street downtown districts generated 248 net new businesses, 110 business expansions in existing businesses, 1,011 net new jobs, 327 façade rehabilitations and 351 building rehabilitations. More than 104,246 volunteer hours were recorded.

For more information, contact Liz Parham, director of N.C. Main Street Center at 919-715-0527.

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Learn more about our county Citizens' Academy is a free, ten-week program for Rockingham County citizens to learn and better understand how Rockingham County Government operates.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a Rockingham County resident, employee or business owner in Rockingham County.

All Rockingham Community College students may participate, in or out of County.

Fall Session: Thursday

Evenings, from Sept. 10 - Nov. 12, 2015. Graduation: at the Monday, Nov. 16th County Commissioners' meeting. (during recognitions section of the 6:30 p.m. meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners).

Complete Your Citizens' Academy Application by Midnight, Friday, June 5th for Fall Class!

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GRAYSTONE FARM SUMMER CAMPS • June 15-18 Tom Sawyer (ages 4-8) • June 22-25 H.O.R.S.E. (ages 9-13) • July 13-16 Knights in Training (ages 4-8) • July 20-23 H.O.R.S.E. (ages 9-13) Instructed Pony & Horseback riding, Youth Zip Lines, Nature Activities, Group Challenge Games, Arts & Crafts, plus lots of fun “Theme” related activities each week.

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday - Thursday

Amber Johnson, Franco Neal, Erika Padron and Emily Holmes attended the 2015 North Central District 4-H Teen Retreat event at Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Center.

Stop by our office at 105 Lawsonville Ave., Reidsville or visit our website www.adtsrc.org to fill out an application or send resume to Catherine Sligh in HR csligh@adtsrc.org. We offer health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and more.

Jazz Night The Rockingham County Schools present an evening of jazz with the Rockingham County Middle school and High school Jazz Bands.

Featuring: The Greensboro Big Band, under the direction of Dr. Mike Day, vocals

by Dr. John Henry & Dixie Penn and family. Thursday, May 7th, 7:00pm RCC Auditorium. For more info, contact Brian Otter at botter@rock.k12.nc.us.

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We are so proud of all of our Rockingham County 4-Hers for their hard work during the North Central District 4-H Teen Retreat.

You all represented Rockingham County 4-H proudly.

For more information about 4-H contact Morgan Maness at (336)342-8230 or by email at mcmaness@ncsu.edu or visit the 4-H web site at http://rockingham.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?pag e=youth4h.

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camp activities such as rock wall climbing. Youth learned about voting and running for office.

They attended workshops on science, health and fitness, babysitting and how to become a district officer. They learned some activities that they can go back to their 4-H clubs and teach others. Our youth participated in a community service project where they helped clean trash and debris at the 4-H camp grounds.

At the end of the day, they had a great time at the dance and closed the evening with smores around the camp fire.

Our 4-Hers learned valuable skills such as communication,

(Visit the Camps page of our website or give us a call for more details)

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On March 21-22, 2015, four Rockingham County teen 4-Hers attended the North Central District 4-H Teen Retreat at Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Camp.

Rockingham County 4-Hers; Franco Neal, Erika Padron, Emily Holmes and Amber Johnson attended the event. They attended the event with 19 other county 4-H members. The youth held a district wide business meeting, attended workshops, elected new district officers and had the opportunity to experience

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If you are a pet lover, or looking for a new addition to your family by way of a pet, then May 9th will hold a special meaning for you.

A new business is opening it’s doors on May 9th from 10am - 4pm: Pampered Paws Grooming & Boutique, located at 2311 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. But that’s not all. Their Grand Opening will be quite an event.

Joining them in their opening will be Rockingham Humane Society, Miss Debs Drive 4 Shelter, Carolina Poodle Rescue, as well as Nadia’s Haven of Hope Foundation and DVM Terry Blankenship-Paris and the Triad Mobile Animal Clinic will be on the grounds conducting low cost vaccinations, health exams, etc.

Pug Rescue of NC, Inc. will sponsor a microchip clinic at their site and $25 fee includes registration, and Captain Mary Lou Stevens with North Star Bloodhounds will conduct search demonstrations on the grounds.

There will be the Reidsville Police K9 Unit as well as the Rockingham County Sheriff’s K9 Unit.

Food and drinks will be available from vendors and Teedgra Blackstock with It’s Art Time Studio and Art Gallery will be on hand to show you how you too can be an artist.

This event is held by Pampered Paws Grooming and Boutique and sponsored by Halo Purley for Pets and Bio Groom.

Hospice of Rockingham County will hold Volunteer Training Classes May 26, 28, June 2, 4, 9, 11 in the Community Room at the Hospice Home.

Classes will begin at 6:00pm and end at 9pm. Call Barbara Moore for additional information and/or to register at 427-9026 ext.

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Keystone Foods and other Businesses Collaborate with RC High to Create Gardens On Monday, April 6, students in Ms. Lynn Knight’s Agriculture classes at Rockingham County High (RCHS) received support from Keystone Foods and other local businesses on an early Earth Day Project. This collaboration provided 25 students with raised garden beds and bags of compost to go in each garden. To make these gardens possible, Ms. Jones’ RCHS Agriculture Mechanics class fabricated brackets to be used on raised plant beds.

Keystone Foods furnished the lumber and the labor to put the beds together. Royal Oak Farms provided the compost material for the beds. The compost material was made with the help of the solids that are pulled out of Keystone’s waste water facility.

A1 Lawn Care provided the transportation of the compost material and Southern States provided the bags to put the compost material in. With a lot of hard work, Keystone Foods and Ms. Knight’s agriculture class filled the bags with compost, filled their garden beds with compost and are now ready to plant their gardens!

New Billboards promote MyRockinghamCountyNC.com Earth Day Project to help students build raised garden beds.

Taxpayer EIN Do you need an Taxpayer EIN (Employer Identification Number)?

If you do any of the following, you will need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS: If you operate your business as a corporation or partnership.

If you file reports for employment taxes, excise tax, or alcohol, tobacco and firearms.

If you have even one employee.

If you have a self-employed retirement plan.

If you operate as any of several other organizations.

Acquiring an EIN is very quick and simple. You do not need to complete the Form SS-4 unless you prefer to. Go to www.irs.gov. Once there, use the search box and type in EIN online. You will be taken to the page that allows you to answer

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questions online and you will get your EIN upon validation of your Wright answers. You will be able to download and print your confirmation notice.

It has been our experience that more vendors, banks and people you will do business will ask for an EIN. If you work as an independent contractor you will need to provide a W-9 form and you must provide an identifying number, an EIN or your social security number. From a risk management position it is better to have an EIN number to provide and keep your SS# secure.

If you need assistance, please contact our office. We are here to help you.

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Joe Wright, CPA, CGMA 1203 B. Northup Street, Reidsville www.joewrightcpa.com Phone:336-416-5437 Fax:336-217-8438 clientservices@joewrightcpa.com

Aviña Promoted to Major

Joshua M. Aviña was promoted to Major in the United States Marine Corps on April 1, 2015. He is a graduate of East Carolina University, and has served 15 years in the Marines, he is currently stationed in Iwakuni, Japan.

Aviña attended Morehead High School and is the son of Michael and Jenifer Aviña of Eden.

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Rockingham County Government’s new URL is being promoted with several new billboards on I-85/40 going towards Raleigh (Exit 150) and going towards Charlotte (Exit 81). Hopefully, the billboards will attract more visitors, viewers and users to the County’s website. The billboard’s fun, exciting image captures two men, happily tubing on one of Rockingham County’s four rivers. This showcases one of the County’s points of pride while generating a strong sense of civic pride among those who live, work and play in Rockingham County.

Find out everything you’ve always wanted to know about Rockingham County but didn’t know who to ask by going to www.MyRockinghamCountyNC.com A wealth of information about Rockingham County is presented on the governmental website including programs, services, strengths, opportunities, and reasons to visit.

Rockingham County Government is utilizing the billboards and a special printed report to showcase important information during the 2015 “National County Government Month” in April. A Report to the People, “Taking Care of Business for You,” was distributed on Sunday, April 12th, through Rockingham County newspapers. It is online at the following link: http://m.news-record.com/special_sections/rockingham_city_governement/page-g/page_cb535ccd-64e4-54be-86525011de6cace1.html The eight-page publication lists major accomplishments and photographs from departments within Rockingham County Government; meeting schedule and video streaming info for County Commissioners’ meetings; 2015-1016 vision, mission, and strategic focus areas; a WHO TO CONTACT list; and details regarding the upcoming class for the Rockingham County Citizens’ Academy.

Rockingham County Government is joining counties across America to celebrate “National County Government Month” in April. The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation proclaiming this as “National County Government Month” at its April 6th meeting in Wentworth.

McKenzie & Huffman named Boss of the Month consecutively Local citizens are top priorities for Rockingham County Government. Every month, County Manager Lance Metzler thanks and honors a local citizen by showcasing him/her as "Boss of the Month." Metzler announced today he is honoring Dr. Varnell McKenzie of Eden, and Bobby Huffman of Reidsville as "Bosses of the Month.”

"Our Rockingham County citizens are very special to all of us in Rockingham County Government," Metzler said. "I thought this would be a great idea to show citizens we appreciate them and to always remind County employees our real bosses and ultimate responsibility is to SERVE local citizens."

Each month, candid photos are shot of citizens visiting the McKenzie Rockingham County Huffman Governmental Center in Wentworth. One photo is selected to be highlighted by Rockingham County Government as "Boss of the Month." A photo of the person is sent to news outlets and is displayed in the Governmental Center, via social media, and the County's homepage: MyRockinghamCountyNC.com

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I once bought my kid a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying “Toys not included.”

County Manager’s Office Delivers Meals on Wheels Lunches Some homebound elderly citizens in the Meals on Wheels program recently received their lunch by volunteers in the Rockingham County Manager’s Office. County Manager Lance Metzler, his executive assistant Tina Massey, and Strategic Management Director Paul Murray, used their County community service time to deliver meals to seniors. This was a great opportunity for County employees to interact with senior citizens and do community outreach.

The Meals on Wheels program is a nutritional service provided by Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County.

Upcoming Schedule for the Small Business Center All Classes are free of charge.

- Writing A Business Plan - May 12 - 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Reidsville Goodwill - Get Out of Debt - May 19 - 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Mayodan Goodwill For more information call RCC’s Small Business Center at 336-342-4261, ext. 2316.

Grassroots Grants Applications Available for Rockingham County Grassroots Grants are investments in the local community, bringing Culture and Arts programming through collaboration and support with funds from the Arts County Rockingham Council and the NC Arts Council.

Grassroots Grants applications provide funding for a variety of arts programs each year throughout the state of North Carolina. As the Designated County Partner of the NC Art Council, the Rockingham County Arts Council will be accepting Grant Proposals through June 30, 2015.

Organizations that are nonprofits or considered non-profits are encouraged to apply, with any questions welcome by the Director. “Grassroots Grants are an opportunity to fund projects in our community and schools, helping to increase budgets of non-profits. New applicants are invited to contact us, discuss their project and receive assistance with the application. This is not a difficult grant application, though there are several important qualifications and documents needed. ” Grant applicants should read the guidelines, applications and report to determine if this is a grant that fits their project.

Grant guideline and applications may be found online here: http://artsinrockingham.org/grant

s-and-programs/grassrootsgrants/and by contacting the RCAC. After applications are collected, a committee selected from Rockingham County will review the proposals. After this review, the Rockingham County Board votes on accepted proposals and organizations are contacted.

Since 1977, the North Council’s Arts Carolina Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences.

The program distributes funds for the arts in all 100 counties of the state primarily through partnerships with local arts councils.

Other funding provided through the Rockingham County Arts Council maybe found on the http://artsinrockingwebsite: ham.org/grants-and-programs/ The Rockingham County Arts Council is the focal point/umbrella organization for the arts and information about the arts in Rockingham County. Our mission is to nurture and enrich the cultural life of Rockingham County. We seek to encourage excellence in the arts and to make fine arts experiences Rockingham County Arts 83, Box P.O. Council, Wentworth, NC 27375. (336) 349-4039. www.artsinrockingham.org

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

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

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

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

Brandi L. Richardson, Attorney at Law Our office also proudly represents clients in matters involving: Traffic Immigration, Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability Claims, Estate Planning and Administration (Wills and Trusts), Tax, Expunctions, Adoptions, and various other Criminal and Civil cases.

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“JA in a Day” delivered to Williamsburg and Draper Elementary Students

County Goodwills hold Job Fair On April 21st, county residents interested finding employment or stepping up what they already had, visited the Goodwill Job Fair, held at Osborne Church.

Frank Zulauf, of the Reidsville Recource Center, said they hoped to help at least 150 people find information they need to better their lives.

Laurie Southard of Madison

Goodwill Resource Center noted that there were 22 businesses represented at the event from colleges to local businesses.

Darrell Womble of the Eden Resource Center was excited at the turnout.

Staffing businesses represented at this years’ event were Workforce Unlimited, Job Corps, Staff Masters, Vocation

Relocation, Ameristaff, and Mega Force Staffing.

For special skilled labor there were Modern Woodsmen, and Woddmen of the World, Wieland Copper, Lowes Home Improvement, Community Christian Home Care, IKEA Industries, ADTS, NC Works, 1st Peidmont, Industries of the Blind and Youth Haven.

The City of Reidsville, RCC, Goodwill Industries, NCBA and the U.S. Navy rounded out the event.

10 Free Learning Websites Here’s a list of some fun, educational, and safe websites for your child to visit and explore on those hot summer days!

-Switcheroo Zoo www.switcheroozoo.com. Watch, listen and play games to learn all about amazing animals!

-Fun Brain - www.funbrain.com.

Play games while practicing math and reading skills.

-Nat Geo for Kids www.kids.nationalgeographic.com.

Learn all about geography and fascinating animals.

-PBS Kids - www.pbskids.org. Hang out with your favorite characters all while learning!

-Into the Book www.reading.ecb.org. Go “into the book” to play games that practice reading strategies.

-Star Fall - www.starfall.com.

Practice your phonics skills with these read-along stories.

-Seussville - www.seussville.com.

Read, play games, and hang out with Dr. Seuss and his friends.

-Storyline Online - www.storylineonline.net. Have some of your favorite stories read to you by movie stars!

-ABC YA - www.abcya.com.

Practice math and reading skills all while playing fun games!

-Highlights Kids - www.highlightskids.com. Read, play games, and conduct cool science experiments!

On April 21 and April 30, through a partnership between Junior Achievement of Central North Carolina, Albaad and community volunteers, students at Williamsburg Elementary and Draper Elementary schools experienced “JA in a Day.” “JA in a Day” is a unique delivery method of Junior Achievement programming that facilitates the partnership between a single business and an elementary school. Junior Achievement’s elementary level programs consist of five lessons. Traditionally, volunteers conduct a lesson a week for five weeks. However, with “JA in a Day” volunteers enter a classroom and conduct all five lessons in a single day.

On April 21, volunteers from Albaad and the community “blanketed” Williamsburg Elementary, serving as teachers, role models, and sources of inspiration. Williamsburg Principal, Gary Pyrtle, stated "Experiences like this collaborative venture adds to our students’ educational journey by bringing the real world into our classrooms.”

Again on April 30, community volunteers were at Draper Elementary School in Eden, NC to deliver the Junior Achievement program to all classrooms.

At the end of the school day, the students at each school completed the Junior Achievement program appropriate for their grade level and earned a certificate of completion.

“The support of area business and industry is vital for delivering our program,” explained program manager Gale Murphy. “We especially appreciate Albaad’s participation at Williamsburg and once you meet the volunteers from Albaad, it’s easy to see the community support culture of their organization.”

Ron Prichard, General Manager, Albaad USA sums up the company’s involvement in Junior Achievement. “We at Albaad USA believe that being an active part of our community is not only the right thing to do but good business as well. We welcome any chance to work with our community’s young people since this leads to a brighter future for all of us.”

Junior Achievement of Central North Carolina, founded in 1965, serves approximately 10,000 students each year in Guilford, Alamance, Forsyth, Randolph, Rockingham, and Montgomery counties. JA works in the classroom through partnerships with teachers and volunteers to deliver age-appropriate programs for students in grades K-12. Approximately half of the schools partnering with JA are designated Title I, meaning 51 percent or more students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Rocking Our Way To A Healthier Community Family-Friendly Event Focuses on Outreach and Improving Community Health.

On Saturday, June 6, 2015, the Diabetes Task Force of Rockingham County will host the first annual Rock Your Health Wellness Fair at Rockingham Community College, Robert C. Keys Gymnasium located at 558 County Home Road, Reidsville, NC 27320. From 10:00am – 2:00pm, the free health and wellness outreach event will feature over 40 health-related exhibitor booths, healthy cooking demonstrations, and free health screenings (including blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose (diabetes), ABI Doppler study, and diabetic foot care).

“Chronic disease, especially diabetes, affects many citizens in our county. The Rock Your Health Wellness Fair promotes health and wellness in a family-friendly environment,” said Katrina R. White, Co-Chair of the Diabetes Task Force of Rockingham County. “Members of the community have the opportunity to learn vital information from the exhibitors, receive a variety of free health screenings, and participate in several educational outbreak sessions such as: Diet and Nutrition, Diabetes Self-Management, Medications, Physical Activity, Proper Foot Care and more.”

In addition to the events geared to the adults, a host of fun activities for the children will be available as well. Activities include face-painting, tennis lessons (limited time), the “SmokeTrailer” fire prevention demonstrations, pony rides, healthy snacks and much, much more. If you are interested in being a sponsor, exhibitor/vendor, and/or provide a donation to this worthy cause, please contact Ms. Patricia Settle, RN, Health Fair Committee Chairperson at 336-951-4537 or Katrina White at 336-342-8150.

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A Salute To Our Veterans The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department presents “A Salute To Our Veterans” swing night special featuring the Greensboro Big Band. Saturday, May 16, at the MadisonMayodan Recreation Center.

Free swing lesson 7 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.

Dancing 8 p.m. 10 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance are $10.

Tickets purchased at door are $15.

Reserved table is $100 (8 tickets). Tickets are on sale now. Funds will support the Madison - Mayodan Recreation Department. For more information call 336-548-2789 or 336548-9572.

Bark For Life joins forces with Town of Stoneville to end cancer The American Cancer Society’s Bark For Life of Rockingham County is happy to announce that the fight against cancer has gone to the dogs. The 2nd Annual Bark For Life of Rockingham County will take place October 3, 2015 at Stoneville Memorial Park. Area pooches, with owners in tow, will take to the track to take a bite out of cancer. “The Town of Stoneville is proud to partner with Bark for Life to support the work of the American Cancer Society. We recognize the need to educate the public on the impact cancer has on our canine family members as well as the vital role our pets have in the recovery process,” stated Ken Gamble, Stoneville Town Administrator.

Bark For Life adds a twist to the society's traditional Relay For Life event, serving as a fundraising activity to honor the care-giving qualities of canine companions while supporting the mission of the American Cancer Society.

Memory Makers Relay For Life team is planning the event again this year, and with a new location comes lots of new plans.

“We are honored that the Town of Stoneville will be joining us in our fight against cancer by hosting Bark For Life,” stated Joanna Campbell Memory Makers CoCaptain. The event will include

an opening ceremony at 10 a.m., special laps around the festival, vendors, and lots of surprises.

The day will be filled with fun and games for dogs and humans.

“Bark For Life is not just for dogs or dog owners, but instead it is a day for everyone to come together and put an end to cancer,” stated Chrissy Griffin, Memory Makers Co-Captain.

Funds raised through Bark For Life support the American Cancer Society's comprehensive cancer-fighting mission to help people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early, to help people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis, to find cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery, and to fight back against cancer by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight.

Check out their facebook.com/bflrockinghamnc or you may email Chrissy Griffin at chrissydgriffin@gmail.com. If you are interested in volunteering at this event please contact Joanna Campbell at 76joannac@gmail.com.

The event is also in need of sponsors, vendors, and participants to take part in the 2nd Annual Bark For Life of Rockingham County.

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

Call Elizabeth Doss At 336-613-3025 Anytime!

Car Show and Mega Raffle The Madison-Rockingham Rescue Squad will be hosting the 2015 Car Show Mega Raffle. The annual car show will be held on July 25 in downtown Madison, N.C. $40 donation per ticket.

Cashiers check, money orders or personal checks can be mailed to Madison-Rockingham Rescue Squad, Inc. 204 East Murphy Street, Madison, N.C. 27025.

Total prize value is over $80,000.

Prizes such as; pontoon boat, cash, cars, 4 wheeler, grill and so much more. Winners may choose to accept the cash out option. You do not have to be present to win.

Multiple chances to win on each ticket. Drawing will be held sat the annual car show on July 25, they will start at 10 a.m. Two grand prize drawings at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

This event is sponsored by and proceeds to benefit MadisonRockingham Rescue Squad. Call for more information 336-4278543 or donate at www.rescuemegaraffle.com.

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Saturday, May 16, June 6, July 18, & August 8 @ 10:00am FREE guided trip open to the first 11 people to sign up at the park office. Must be 18 years of age or be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult.

Call 336-427-2530 to sign up or for more information and direc Have you ever wanted to float down the scenic Mayo River? Come out and take a river trip with a park ranger!

This canoe trip will start at the public boat access at Old Anglin Mill Loop Road and end at the public boat access on US 220 Business. Start time is 10:00am.

Participants must provide their own transportation to the launch site and from the take-out site.

The float should take approximately six hours, depending on river current and water levels. It is free of charge and open to the first 11 people who sign up at the park office.

Canoes, personal flotation devices (to be worn at all times) and paddles are provided. All participants must wear shoes appropriate for wading. Flip-flops will not be allowed. Bring water, a picnic lunch, sunscreen and any personal items in a waterproof container. Dress for and be prepared to get wet.

Along the way, you will experience the beautiful scenery of the Mayo like rock outcroppings and a variety of wildlife.

This section of river is good for either beginner or experienced paddlers as you float both gentle rapids and still water sections.

The park ranger will point out interesting facts about the river corridor as you go.

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• Mayo River State Park Family Fishing Day Saturday, May 23 @ Mayo Mountain Access 500 Old Mayo Park Road Mayodan, NC 27027 9:00am – 2:30pm www.ncstateparks.gov Email - mayo.river@ncparks.gov For more information or directions call 336-427-2530 Free and open to the public Kids fishing derby and special license-exempt fishing day for adults The fourth annual Mayo River State Park Family Fishing Day is for the whole family to come out and enjoy some fishing.

The highlight of the day is the kid’s fishing derby for ages 16 and under with prizes for heaviest, longest and shortest fish in different age categories. One single prize will be awarded to the adult who catches the heaviest fish of the day. This will be a special license-exempt day so that all members of the family may participate without having a fishing license. There will be a limited amount of tackle and bait available to the public, but participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own. Worms or night crawlers are the best bait.

In addition to prizes for fishing, door prizes will be given throughout the day to kids registered for the event. Other activities include bluegrass music, a crafts booth for children, casting games with prizes, and some displays including Rockingham County history, local recreation and emergency medical services.

Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be provided.

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult who will be present with them at all times while in the park.

Sunscreen and bug repellant are a good idea, as well as extra drinking water.

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The Eden Tourism Development and the Draper Merchants Association present the Third Annual Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest on June 25 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. This event will be held on Fieldcrest Road, in the Draper Village, Eden. The car cruise will begin at 6 p.m. and the Shaggin’ begins at 7 p.m. with music by Jim Quick & Coastline.

Join members of area shag clubs to dance the night away to your favorite beach music. There will be great food such as bbq, hotdogs, and burgers from area vendors and restaurants. There will be a beer garden serving favorite Millercoors products. Bring your lawn chair, family and friends for a great time. For more information call 612-8049.

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Health Mart Healthy Living Tour Conducted at Eden Drug Tour Celebrates Community Pharmacists and Features Complimentary Health Screenings The Health Mart Healthy Living Tour recently paid a visit to Eden Drug in Eden on April 8, 2015. More than 50 people showed up for the complimentary health screenings which were offered to community members.

The Health Mart Healthy Living Tour is on the road to celebrate and recognize community pharmacists for the important role they play as trusted healthcare providers in their communities— helping to educate and counsel on a variety of conditions that can be better managed with the help of a pharmacist. Aboard the Health Mart Healthy Living Tour’s 40foot health screening unit, tour staff provide complimentary health screenings for risks associated with high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and obesity.

The Tour will conduct more than 170 health screening events at Health Mart® Pharmacies across the country. Along the way, the Tour will identify people at risk for various health conditions and encourage them to manage these conditions with the help of a pharmacist.

For more information please visit: www.healthmart.com/tour Health Mart®, today’s fastest-growing independent pharmacy network in the U.S., helps independent pharmacies attract new customers, maximize the value of existing customers, and enhance operational efficiency through managed care contracting services, marketing and advertising tools, in-store programs, and operational support.

Health Mart’s® distinctive, consumer-preferred logo, store design, and decor help independent pharmacists reinforce their unique role as community healthcare advisors providing exceptional counseling, patient education and wellness support at similar price points to chain pharmacies. Health Mart® delivers an industry-leading program for a set monthly fee without any upfront initiation fee and provides franchisees with a no-fault out clause. The Health Mart® franchise is owned by McKesson Corporation. For more information, please visit www.healthmart.com.

Health Mart Healthy Living Tour’s health screener, Timothy Brown, conducted complementary health screenings aboard a 40-foot mobile health screening unit at Eden Drug on April 8, 2015.

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The RCS College Corp Advisers took students from Morehead High, McMichael High and Reidsville High on a tour of the campuses of UNCChapel Hill and Duke University. Students enjoyed experiencing a small part of what it is like on a college campus!

Kicking Asphalt 5K Event

Monroeton Elementary Energy Club With the leadership of principal, Cecil Kemp and assistant principal Kasie Pruitt, the Monroeton Energy Club has gotten off to a roaring start! The club is advised by James Rorrer, Monroeton custodian, and is made up of 18 student members, one from each classroom and the PTA president Mr. George. Their main daily duty is to pull an inspection on their assigned classroom, making sure that things are shut down at the end of the school day. They are aided with an inspection sheet. The goal of the Energy Club is to save the school, Rockingham County Schools and the tax payers money. Members are Carter, Ty, Janney, Dylan and Ayrion from 1st Grade; Trey, Landen, John and Logan from 2nd Grade; Douglas, Maleah, Taye and Gerardo from 3rd Grade; Ryder, CJ and RJ from 4th Grade; and William and Gracie from 5th Grade. Remember, “Do what is right, turn off the light!”

RCMS: A Celebration of Poetry April is National Poetry Month, and many students at Rockingham County Middle School (RCMS) participated in the 2015 Teen Poetry Contest sponsored by the Rockingham County Public Library and the Friends of the Library. The competition was open to all teen poets at the high school and middle school levels. It was an excellent chance for students to showcase their original poetry and to become visible as a writer in the community.

Two sixth grade students at RCMS won honors in this contest.

Zoe Sackfield won 1st place and Madelyn Walker won 2nd place in the middle school division. Zoe received a $25 gift card and a blue ribbon, and Madelyn received a $15 gift card and a red ribbon.

Their poems will be on display at the Reidsville Library during the month of April. Zoe and Madelyn will be recognized on Monday, April 27, at the Reidsville Library.

Get Fit Rockingham County will be holding the 2nd Annual 5k 2015 Kicking Asphalt. This event will be held on Thursday, May 14, at 5:30 p.m., located at the Rockingham County Governmental Center, 371 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth, NC. The proceeds go to support the Rockingham County Animal Shelter. 1 mile wellness walk also available. $20 registration fee.

For more information or to register online visit http://www.raceentry.com/racereviews/kicking-asphalth-rockingham-county-5k-and-fun-run or call Tara Martin at 336-3428149.

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American History was brought to life on the stage of Stoneville Elementary School recently. Historical events associated with the national holiday of Presidents' Day and Black History became the focus of presentations at the school. The Kindergarten and First Graders presented a patriotic program titled "Presidential Pageantry".

The original script for this program was written by music teacher Renee Halpin and included music by Teresa Jennings and Karl Hitzemann. Through song and dance, students explained the history behind the office of the president and the establishment of the first Presidents' Day. The show even included a competition titled "Presidential Faceoff".

President George Washington, played by Principal Jason Hyler, went head to head with President Abraham Lincoln, played by P. E. teacher Ken Dowdle, to see who was the greatest President from American History. The competition ended in a tie as each has left

their mark on our history, our money and even Mount Rushmore. This program was made possible through funds from Keystone Cops for the Arts.

A different chapter of American History was portrayed with a performance of The Rhythm of the Drum by The Healing Force from WinstonSalem, NC. Students continued their study of Black History by learning about traditions brought to our country from Africa.

Important character education traits were illustrated through the retelling of folk tales and through traditional African songs and greetings. The show concluded with an all-school jam as students experienced the wide variety of instruments with origins in Africa. This exciting program was made possible through funding from the Stoneville Elementary School PTA.

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Lincoln Elementary Holds Motivational Reading Pep Rally On March 25, Chris Rumble author, illustrator and musician hosted a "Reading Pep Rally" at Lincoln Elementary. The presentation was motivational and encouraging to students and staff.

Reidsville High Student Named Finalist for FIRST Robotics Dean's List Award

Williamsburg Elementary Students Enjoy Guest Readers Throughout the month of March, special guest readers shared their time reading with Williamsburg Elementary students to promote the North Carolina Children’s' Book Awards. Each reader encouraged the students to vote for their favorite book being read.

Reidsville High 11th grade student and Hotbotz 2640 Robotics Team President Sarah Roland has been named a FIRST Dean’s List Finalist, a prestigious award given to FIRST Robotics competitors.

According to For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), students who are nominated for the FIRST Dean’s List demonstrate technical expertise and passion, entrepreneurship and creativity, an ability to motivate and lead other robotics team members, and a commitment to the ideals of FIRST. In addition, FIRST reports that “colleges and universities are extremely interested in recruiting FIRST Dean’s List Award students.” The FIRST Dean’s List final awardees will be named at the national FIRST robotics competition to be held in St. Louis, Missouri, this April.

Congratulations and good luck, Sarah!

RCS Names Outstanding Elementary Mathematics Teacher of the Year Jonathan Pratt, 4th grade teacher at Central Elementary, has been named Rockingham County School’s Outstanding Elementary Mathematics Teacher of the Year. The statewide recognition through the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) is sponsored by the NC Department of Public Instruction. This award alternates each year between acknowledging a secondary math teacher and an elementary math teacher. The North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) is the professional organization in North Carolina of all persons responsible for the teaching of mathematics. Its membership includes teachers from all levels, kindergarten through graduate school, and other professionals who work with curriculum and materials for the teaching of mathematics.

As Rockingham County’s Outstanding Elementary Mathematics Teacher, Pratt will receive will receive one year's membership in the NCCTM, a personalized award, and recognition at the NCCTM State Conference in Greensboro. In addition, his/her name will appear in the Fall 2015 issue of the NCCTM journal, the Centroid, and on NCCTM’s website.

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Moss Street Elementary 3rd Grade Planetarium Visit On March 11, third graders at Moss Street Elementary School enjoyed an on-site discovery visit from the Planetarium in Durham, NC. The Planetarium was a dome shaped tent set up in the gymnasium. Each third grade class enjoyed an hour of a simulated solar system discovery inside the tent and learned facts about our universe. As part of the “on-site” field trip day, third graders also enjoyed making Alien cookies! Teachers and students enjoyed their day in space!

The Planetarium visit was funded in part by a GEM Grant written and won by Ms. Ashlea Johnson, third grade teacher at Moss Street School.

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During the Expo the girls learned about proper nutrition, healthy relationships, body image, awareness and self efficacy.

Educational Notes • Reidsville High School's CTE Month 2015 Celebration Reidsville High School recently celebrated Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month 2015. In collaboration with Ms. Diane Sawyer, President of the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce, Reidsville High School's Career and Technical Education Department invited area Business/Industry Leaders to "tell the stories of leadership and excellence, and raise awareness of the crucial role that CTE has in readying our nation for economic success and workforce competitiveness."

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Black Tie & Blue Jeans A date that makes a difference YOU ARE INVITED to a special evening of fun, food, and fervor on May 2, 2015 at the Thirteenth Annual “Black Tie & Blue Jeans” fundraiser. The event is our one major fundraiser of the year and we want you to be there. The doors open at 5:00 p.m. for registration and the beginning of the silent auction.

The location is First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive, Eden, NC. RESERVATONS ARE REQUIRED: PLEASE CALL 623-5540 FOR SEATING. EXCITEMENT- Great community event with guests from all parts of Rockingham County and Southern Virginia coming together to raise funds for the mission of the Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center. The list of silent auction items is almost endless including: artwork, pottery, home and garden, guy stuff, jewelry, ladies fashions, and much more.

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vintage items, hand-made outside furniture, just to name a few.

Last year the live auction featured over 65 exceptional items. We are grateful to First Citizens Bank for providing equipment which allows for credit card purchases.

We will also have a “Buy It Now” option that allows purchase immediately.

ENJOYMENT– This event is the ultimate in “food fantasy” and it is FREE. You will find your palate delighted with authentic Mexican, Italian, Hot Wings, Classy Southern County, Taste of Japan, Church Street Station exceptional Bar-B-Que, Garden Spot Salad Smorgasbord, Hot Baked Potato Bar, Chili, Baby Bite Sandwiches, Sub Sandwiches, Pizza and more. For your sweet tooth there are Homemade Baked Pies (best sweet potato pie you ever put in your mouth!) Sweet and Sassy Bakery and a great 50’s Ice Cream Shop with sundaes and all the trimmings.

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Bethany Elementary Students Participate In Seed Survivor First and third grade students at Bethany Elementary enjoyed learning about plants during a recent visit from “Seed Survivor”. “Seed Survivor” is a curriculum-based program that teaches elementary students about plants and the importance of agriculture. Students enjoyed exploring multi-media and virtual reality games, a sunflower seed planting station, talking walls and much more. Seed Survivor was designed to teach youth that plants need water, light, healthy soil and nutrients to survive. Every student that participated got to plant their own sunflower seeds and received advice on growing a healthy plant.

Alicia Pace Scholarship Fundraiser Pace Stone will be hosting a fundraiser for the Alicia Pace Riddle Scholarship on Saturday, May 2, 2015, 5:00 – 8:00 pm.

Located at 663 Washington Street, Eden, NC. Wine and beer, horse d'oeuvres and music by Chris Rice. $10.oo per person ~ Proceeds to benefit the Scholarship Fund.

Donations to: Alicia Pace Riddle Scholarship Fund c/o Michelle Talbott-Corum 171 Childrens Lane, Eden, NC 27288

Wentworth Elementary’s Multiplication March Madness Wentworth Elementary's third, fourth, and fifth graders participated in Multiplication March Madness. The classes represented a university and showed their knowledge of their multiplication facts, and really impressed the judges. Congratulations to Mrs. Beasley's fourth grade Appalachian State Mountaineers, for winning the tournament.

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Monroeton Elementary Teams Up with McDonald's Recently, Ronald McDonald made a visit to Monroeton Elementary to encourage good character traits and hard work in students. The school's staff members and PTA then worked at the Reidsville McDonald's that evening serving the Monroeton school family and community to raise money for the school.

Bethany Elementary SPLASH! Kindergarten Class Holds Spring Festival Recently the kindergarten Spanish Language Immersion Class (SPLASH!) at Bethany Elementary held a Spring Festival. This cultural activity celebrated the culture of Murcia, Spain. Parents came to help finish the costumes and students were dressed as Murcianos and danced the typical dancing of Spain. This wonderful event allowed the students to get a sample of the Spanish culture.

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RCMS: Band on the Run! The Rockingham County Middle School (RCMS) band hosted its 4th Annual "Band on the Run" on Saturday, March 21. Over 80 runners participated in the 5K, while a handful of children under five years of age ran the "Kids Fun Run".

Over 200 local businesses and families supported this event through their donations of money, generous raffle baskets, and goody bags for the runners. This year the 5K was won by members of the RCMS band. Connor Brown (an eighth grade percussionist) had the fastest time among the males, while Taylor Gagnon (a seventh grade flute player) passed her mom down the stretch to be the fastest female in the 5K. Many other band students placed in their age group. Children as young as four ran the 5K! Parents ran with their children, couples ran together, and one person celebrated his one-year anniversary of quitting smoking by running.

Children were able to play on a bouncy slide while they waited, and lots of food was donated for the runners to enjoy. The RCMS band students and their parents worked hard this semester finding sponsors and donors, selling raffle tickets, finding runners and walkers, and advertising to make this the most successful "Band on the Run" yet.

Brian Otter, the director of bands at RCMS, expresses his thanks to all those who helped make this event possible.

McMichael High Excells in TSA Conference On March 22-24, 2015, McMichael High School’s Technology Student Association (TSA) members participated in numerous competitive events at this year’s NC TSA State Conference in Greensboro, NC. This year, as 23 McMichael students participated in STEM related events, they not only learned a lot, but also brought back some excellent awards.

After several years of 2nd place tournament finishes, both McMichael’s Vex Robotic teams are the NC TSA-VEX State Champions after decisively winning the TSA-VEX Tournament.

Congratulations to the award winners: • Tournament Champions - TSA-VEX Robotics • McMichael Team 1 - Imran Ahmed & Bradley Perdue • McMichael Team 2 - Richard Guerrero, Christian Bocanegra, & Mason Reynolds • 1st Place - TSA-VEX Programming Skills • McMichael Team 2 - Richard Guerrero, Christian Bocanegra, & Mason Reynolds • 1st Place - Computer Aided Design 2D, Architecture - Ian Price • 2nd Place - Dragster Design - JP Kellogg & Grant Hundley • 3rd Place - Computer Aided Design 2D, Architecture - Benito Gonzalez • 3rd Place - System Control Technology - Grant Hundley, Lupe Rodriguez, & Hussain Ahmad

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Call Lisa Doss 336-627-9234 or Elizabeth Doss 336-613-3025 Draper Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Week during the week of March 2 -6. The book fair also took place during that week. Draper families participated in Literacy and Math Night on Tuesday. A special guest read to classes on Wednesday for Read Aloud Day. On Monday, students and staff were encouraged to wear their hair as silly as possible for Cat in the Hat Day. Students and staff donned crazy socks on Tuesday for Fox in Socks and The Foot Book.

Later on Tuesday, families participated in Literacy and Math Night. They played games that built math and literacy skills, and had games to take home for more practice.

Families took advantage of the time to also visit the book fair.

Children and adults fished in the One Fish! Two Fish! Red Fish!

Blue Fish! Pond, to win prizes.

Several visitors took pictures as Thing 1 & 2. Visitors also voted for which Dr. Seuss character Mr. Vernon, Draper’s principal, will be for the upcoming Book Character Parade.

On Wacky Wednesday students and staff wore mismatched and inside out clothes. Wednesday was also Read Aloud Day. Emily Stearns, owner of Once Upon a Tome Bookstore, wore The Hat and read to kindergarten and preschool classes. Thing One, Thing Two, Cat in the Hat, Sam I Am and Cindy Lou Who were spotted roaming the halls on Thursday.

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Third Annual Get Fit Eden Program

By Mike Dougherty, Economic Development Director

The City of Eden, Eden Chamber of Commerce and Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust are partnering for the Third Annual Get Fit Eden program to help improve physical activity and the health of Eden residents. The kick-off will take place on Saturday, May 30 at 9:30 a.m. on Monroe Street in the Historic Leaksville area of Eden. The kick-off event will include a one mile walk or jog for participants to guage their initial speed and endurance. The program continues until the end of August with residents encouraged to exercise at least three times per week.

Prior to the kick-off, participants will receive a Get Fit Eden Tshirt, while supplies last. Prizes will be awarded throughout the course of the program and at its end to be celebrated at the 2015 Eden RiverFest on Sept. 19. Both the City and Chamber of Commerce want to thank Gildan Activewear for their generous Tshirt donations for the last three years.

This year’s event has been improved significantly as a result of a grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. The grant has funded our kick-off event, publicity and prize giveaways designed to reward those participants who see the program through to improve their health and well-being. In 2014, the City of Eden and Eden Chamber of Commerce won Healthy Places NC awards from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust as a result of this initiative.

Those completing the program will also be eligible for grand prize drawings that will take place at RiverFest. There

will be adult and youth grand prizes awarded.

You may register for the program at the Eden Parks and Recreation Department at Eden City Hall at 308 E. Stadium Dr., the Eden Chamber of Commerce at 678 S. Van Buren Rd., Eden YMCA at 301 S. Kennedy St., or Eden Drug at 103 W. Stadium Dr. The organizers encourage all participants to register and pick up your Get Fit Eden T-shirts before the May 30 kick-off event.

Numerous walking trails are available in Eden, including the Historic Leaksville 1 and 2 mile loop, the Smith River 3 mile loop, Freedom Park walking track and the Smith River Greenway 1.7 mile trail.

Members of the Get Fit Eden Committee will be at those sites to lead participants during the three-month program. Fitness centers and individual fitness instructors are offering free classes during this time to encourage residents to participate on a regular basis.

“The 2013 and 2014 Get Fit Eden programs were tremendous successes,” Eden Mayor Wayne Tuggle said. “The City and Chamber won an award for the program, but more importantly, more than 400 people participated and improved their health.”

Eden Chamber of Commerce Membership Specialist Sarah McGuire has been spearheading the 2015 Get Fit Eden Program.

“Our goal is to have 1,000 participants this year,” she said.

“Wellness is an increasingly important concept in our community and we encourage people to take the first step toward wellness by joining us in the Get Fit Eden Program.”

For more information on the program, contact the Eden Chamber of Commerce office at 623-3336 or Mike Dougherty at 613-4941.

2014 Drinking Water Quality Report now available The City of Eden announced the release of their 2014 Water Quality Report, detailing specific issues pertaining to the quality of drinking water that it provides to its customers. As part of a U.S.

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall Eden Police detectives complete Criminal Investigation Certificate Program

By Lt. Clint Simpson, Eden Police Department

The Eden Police Department wishes to congratulate Sgt. David Lamberth, Detective Ben Curtis and Detective Brian Disher for their recent completion of the Criminal Investigation Certificate Program and their hard work and dedication to completing the program to further their knowledge and skills for the betterment of the community they serve.

The Criminal Investigation Certificate Program is designed to recognize criminal investigators who have completed appropriate training in order to better prepare themselves for the rigors and challenges of law enforcement criminal investigations.

Investigative techniques, details of legal changes, technological advances and the practical application of detective “best practices” constantly change in the challenging world of law enforcement investigations.

Professional investigators who seek out that best practice training stand out from the rest, and

should be recognized.

Detectives that desire to enroll in this program must be recommended by the head of the law enforcement agency, must submit an application to the North Carolina Justice Academy, and must be accepted by the program manager. Completion of the program requires 500 credit hours of training with a focus on law enforcement criminal investigation and successful completion of the three core courses that are required: Fundamentals of the Investigative Process, Interview and Interrogation, and Police Law Institute. The North Carolina Justice Academy sponsors and approves all classes taught in the Criminal Investigation Certificate Program.

“I am very proud of the hard work that these three detectives committed themselves to in order to achieve this accomplishment,” Chief Reece Pyrtle said. “Most impressive is the fact that they were able to achieve this honor while continuing to carry their daily caseloads.”

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For the fun of it Like Flower, Like Bud As I entered the elevator at our hospital, a disheveled-looking man rushed in behind me carrying a ceramic blue baby bootie filled with carnations.

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the public to understand what is involved with making the water safe. The report is available on the City of Eden website at http://bit.ly/1vdoljm. If you would like a printed copy of the report it is available in the Billing and Collections Department at City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Dr.

Celebrate Funfest at Freedom Park on May 9

By Johnny Farmer, Parks & Recreation Director

The City of Eden will host FUNFEST at Freedom Park on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. There will be entertainment throughout the day, along with arts and craft vendors, and food vendors selling delicious food and others concession food items. Children can enjoy inflatables at no cost. Everyone can play corn hole games and watch pickle ball demonstrations.

The House Rockers will play at 10, followed by the Carolina

Elite Cheerleaders at noon. The Caroliners will perform at 12:40 p.m. and the JamminG DJ will wrap up the day with karaoke and a variety of music for everyone to enjoy from 1–4.

The event is free to the public so come out and enjoy Freedom Park during this wonderful spring season.

For more information, please call the Eden Parks and Recreation Department at 6232110, option 3.

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Sports Shorts Coaches Earn Homer Thompson Sportsmanship Awards From NCHSAA Woody Wall, head women’s basketball coach of Rockingham County High School was one of only eight "coaches who make a difference" by virtue of their exemplary sportsmanship will be honored by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association at the NCHSAA Annual Meeting.

The coaches have been selected for the Homer Thompson Memorial Eight Who Make a Difference award. The award is named in honor of the late Homer Thompson, the longtime Winston-Salem Parkland

coach and member of the NCHSAA Hall of Fame. Each honoree will receive the award at the Smith Center on May 7.

“Homer Thompson’s name is affixed to this award because he certainly did make a difference in the lives of many and truly was an outstanding role model,” said NCHSAA commissioner Davis Whitfield.

The winners were chosen by a special committee based on nominations from the member schools. They will receive a plaque as part of the

Association's student services program.

Coaches receiving this honor for 2014-15 include the following: Each school had the opportunity to nominate one of its coaches for this award. "These coaches are excellent role models who provide support and encouragement to our young people," says Whitfield.

The North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company underwrites the recognition for high school coaches.

RC Youth Services Students of Success Play Tennis Shelby Rhyne Excecutive Director Rockingham County Tennis Association

For the last few months, RC Tennis volunteer coaches have unloaded tennis rackets, nets, and balls at three Rockingham County Middle Schools to introduce the game of tennis to members of Students of Success afterschool program.

Students of Success (SOS) is an after school prevention program of Rockingham County Youth Services at three RCS middle schools led by Coordinator SOS goals Lynn Flowers. include improving academic performance, developing civic responsibility and increasing parental involvement. The SOS program includes tutoring, mentoring and enrichment activities throughout the school year. High School members of the Students of Promise (SOP) program serve as role models and tutors for (SOS) middle school youth.

At Rockingham County Middle School, SOS youth played tennis in the wrestling gym, the sixth grade hallway and on the courts at Rockingham The Community College.

Reidsville Middle School SOS program set up a mini-court on the concrete pad outside their back door, in the choir room, and even played a tiny-tournament on 6 mini-courts indoors on a rainy day. Their first on-court experience is at Jaycee Park in Reidsville.

Western Rockingham’s SOS program has had fair weather for on-court tennis fun at the MMRC’s Carlyle Tennis Courts in Madison. (See photos).

According to the 2013 USTA Serves Special Report, More than a Sport – Tennis, Education and Health, “tennis participation positively influences the lives of US youth across all socioeconomic levels”.

About 50,000 students in eighthtwelfth grades are surveyed every year to gather pertinent information pertaining to educational outcomes, health behaviors, social engagement and substance

Western Rockingham Middle School Students of Success

Eden Parks & Recreation Department - Rockingham County Midget Tournament Champions Kneeling L to R - Cole Garrett, Tyler Wilson, Tristen Smith, Demetrius Breedlove, Stefan McLaughlin and Bob Hauserman.

Standing L to R - Coach Tracey McLaughlin, Ted Agee, Jaylen Wilson, Jeremiah Bridges, Tylon Lee, Makkyah Stultz and Tyleak Scales.

The Eden parks And rec. dept. is offering A horseshoe League.

For ages 16 And up. This League You will have seven Days To complete Your Match For the week. The schedule will have The phone Numbers To contact Your Opponent For the week.

And schedule at Time and a place to play. The winner Will call in the score. For more info or to sign up Call tank At. 6352268.

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The Eden parks and rec. dept. is.

Offering. A. Cornhole. Leagues.

For. 18. And up.

Will do a schedule and you have seven Days to play. Your.

Opponent And the winner calls.

In The score. If Anyone is.

Interested Call Tank at 635-2268 At the mill Ave. center.

The Eden parks and rec. sept is offering A Basketball league. For Ages 16 And up. At Freedom.

Parks new Outdoor Basketball Courts. If Interested Call Tank at 635-2268 For more information.

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Since 2006, Monitoring the Future (MTF) surveys began gathering information about specific sports that students participated in – including tennis.

What is the good news for these SOS youth and the growing number of Rockingham County students who are playing tennis for the first time? Youth who play tennis get better grades, have college aspirations, are better behaved, are more communityminded and well-rounded, are healthy and less prone to risky behaviors.

Through a generous grant

from Patrons Tennis Southern Foundation, each SOS location will receive a complete set of youth tennis equipment and coaching support to help these students continue to “find themselves in the game”.

Follow Rockingham County Tennis Association on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RCYouth Tennis and visit our webpage at www.usta.rockingham.com for more information about youth tennis events in our county.

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The Twentieth Annual Charlie Poole Music Festival will be held June 12th and 13th at Governor Morehead Park in Eden, North Carolina. Piedmont Folk Legacies (parent organization of the festival) is proud to look back at the past two decades of presenting the very best in Americana, old-time, bluegrass, and blues - in other words, all the finest in acoustic music- that trace their roots back to the seminal influence of Charlie Poole, and his unique impact on the sound of American music. This year’s event is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet, with a combination of a look back to our beginnings along with some exciting new offerings.

The highlight of the weekend will be the presentation of our highly esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award. This year’s honor will go to the legendary Tony Rice, considered to be one of the most influential acoustic guitar players in bluegrass, progressive bluegrass, newgrass, and acoustic jazz. Rice has won many awards, including the Grammy, and was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2013. While recent health problems have silenced his guitar (hopefully only temporarily), we will be honored to have him visit with us on Friday night of the festival as we celebrate and honor his many contributions to the world of music.

Another local music legend, former Morehead High School choral director, Duane Best, and his lovely and always community-minded wife, Gloria, will be traveling back to Eden for the CPMF weekend to help us host our anniversary weekend (they will be celebrating their 52nd wedding anniversary!), and have planned a festive kick-off party on Friday evening, and numerous fun activities on Saturday, as our community comes together once more to honor our native son, Charlie Poole. Stay tuned to our festival website at www.charliepoole.com for more plans and details, or “like” our Facebook page - Charlie Poole Festival - for festival updates as they develop.

And, don’t forget to start practicing your instrument and vocal skills so you can participate in Saturday’s competition - always lots of fun, with cash prizes and ribbons going to the talented winners.

Food and other vendors will be on site for the festival, with lots of home-cooked treats and handmade treasures. Camping, on the grounds of the historic Spray Cotton Mills (where Charlie Poole worked), is free to festival goers, and will feature hosts to help you get settled into “Charlie’s home.” Tickets are $15 for Friday night’s concert; $15 for all day Saturday (or $10 with the donation of a non-perishable food item for the local Salvation Army); or $25 for a weekend pass ($20 with the food donation).

This project is supported by the N.C. Arts Council and the Rockingham County Arts Council, as well as the Rockingham County Partnership for Economic and Tourism Development, and the City of Eden Tourism Development. For more information, you may call 336-623-1043 or email charliepoole@embarqmail.com.

Fun Fest Freedom Park will be the location that the Fun Fest in Eden will be held this year.

On Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Located at Freedom Park at 121 N. Edgewood Road, Eden. There will be free inflatable for kids, hot delicious festival foods, hula hoop contest, corn hole, and entertainment. Free admission.

The entertainment schedule is as follows; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

House Rockers, 12 p.m. Carolina Elite, 12:40 p.m. The Caroliner’s, 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. JamminG DJ/Karaoke.

For the fun of it Skip To The Good Part, Please I wish people were like Internet videos and you could tap them lightly to see a clock of how much longer they’re going to be talking.

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

• Line Dance- Mondays 10:15-11:15 at the CB Hut • Legal Aid will be ay 14th at 10:00am call 1-800-951-2257 to make an appointment • Exercise with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00am-8:30am & 8:30am - 9:00am. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights.

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

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

• Hand and Foot – Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 on Tuesdays • Bingo Bash at 9:00 on Monday, May 18th • Pickle Ball- Learn to play now & join in on all the fun! We play every Friday at 10am at Bridge St. Recretaion Center, Eden • Computer - computer lab open (see calendar for open times) • Quilt Guild - may 15th at 1pm

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• Reidsville Teen Center - 506 Sprinkle St., Reidsville #-336-394-4864 • Recreation Gym - 206 N. Washington Avenue, Reidsville, Call 336-394-4841 Rusty Hinges Exercise, Dance, Senior Aerobics • Senior Strikers Bowling at Reidsville Lanes - 2 pm- 4pm • Wednesday Jewelry Making Class- Free - call for place/time/items needed.

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

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

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

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

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

• Excercise Equipment. We have PACE (Programmed Accommodating Circuit Excercise) equipment utilizes hydraulic resistance machines that match the effort of the user at any fitness level (accommodating resistance). Also, available is a stationary bike and a gravity rider machine.

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

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166 Pinwheels were placed at the Governmental Center in honor of each Rockingham County child in foster care.

Pinwheels mark foster care woes Concerned citizens joined at the entrance of the Rockingham County Governmental Center on April 1st, to commemorate April as Prevent Child Abuse Month.

Pinwheels were placed, one for each child in foster care from our county. 166 in all.

This is the 4th year locally that the pinwheels have been placed honoring each child, and sadly, each year the number has grown. Last year there were 147 spinning in the wind, this year with 166 placed, it lets us know there is a growing problem right here at home.

Although these children are from Rockingham County homes where they have possibly been exposed to substance abuse, whether prescription or illegal, physical abuse, domestic violence or neglect, that doesn’t mean they all get to stay right here in Rockingham County.

Many times this means not only leaving their family, but also their teachers and friends at school as well.

Cathy Murray, Child Protective Services Supervisor, notes that these county children are placed in foster homes from Murphy to Manteo, NC. There simply are not enough county foster homes to place them in.

Although they are placed across the state, most of these children visit with their families on a weekly basis, which requires travel for the children and the social workers working with the families.

The number of children under special care and watch is far more than 166; some are in their own homes being worked with by professionals to avoid having to tear them away from their families.

If you feel that you could possibly be a foster care provider

for one or more special children who are going through a hard time, please contact the Rockingham County Department of Social Services to get information. Foster parents are paid a reasonable amount for basic expenses in fostering and medical expenses are through Medicaid.

State-wide North Carolina Division of Health and Human Services improves outcomes for the children of our state. This is done by acting as an advocate for the children and families. They invite you to contact them with any questions you may have regarding foster or adopting in North Carolina. The Department is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. You may qualify to become a foster or adoptive parent if: You are interested in providing a safe and loving home to a child, you have patience and wisdom to share, and are willing to learn about fostering or adoption.

Foster Care Requirements: The minimum age to become a foster parent is 21. You can foster if you are single, married, divorced or widowed; own or rent; have parenting experience or none at all; already have children in your home or not.

Like adoptive applicants, foster applicants will also be finger printed and have a criminal record check completed.You will need to complete all required training and be licensed as a foster parent. To do this, you will attend 30 hours of preparatory training called Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting and Group Preparation and Selection (MAPP/GPS). Many other families, like yourself, will also participate in the classes, and you will be able to learn from each others’ experiences. To find out more on how to become a

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licensed foster parent call Tracy Cundiff at 336-342-1394 ext.

7065.

Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services www.co.rockingham.nc.us 411 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth, NC 27375, (336) 342-1394 / Fax: (336) 6341847 / (336) 349-5620 Key staff contacts HHS Director: Larry K. Johnson Ext.7098 / ljohnson@co.rockingham.nc.us • Customer Service /Call Center/Reception Supervisor: Melondy Graves Ext. 7049 / mgraves@co.rockingham.nc.us • Social Services Director: Debbie McGuire Ext 7200 / dmcguire@co.rockingham.nc.us • Child Protective Services Supervisors : - Wanda Wilson Ext. 7108 / wwilson@co.rockingham.nc.us - Cathy Murray Ext 7082 / cmurray@co.rockingham.nc.us • Child Welfare/Adoption Services/Foster Care Supervisor : Jodi Lambert Ext. 7106 / jlambert@co.rockingham.nc.us Diane Hudgins Ext. 7018 / dhudgins@co.rockingham.nc.us

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I had this idea that I could rope a deer, put it in a stall, feed it up on corn for a couple of weeks, then kill it and eat it. The first step in this adventure was getting a deer. I figured that, since they congregate at my cattle feeder and do not seem to have much fear of me when we are there (a bold one will sometimes come right up and sniff at the bags of feed while I am in the back of the truck not 4 feet away), it should not be difficult to rope one, get up to it and toss a bag over its head (to calm it down) then hog tie it and transport it home.

I filled the cattle feeder then hid down at the end with my rope.

The cattle, having seen the roping thing before, stayed well back. They were not having any of it. After about 20 minutes, my deer showed up -- 3 of them. I picked out a likely looking one, stepped out from the end of the feeder, and threw my rope. The deer just stood there and stared at me. I wrapped the rope around my waist and twisted the end so I would have a good hold.

The deer still just stood and stared at me, but you could tell it was mildly concerned about the whole rope situation. I took a step towards it, it took a step away. I put a little tension on the rope ..., and then received an education. The first thing that I learned is that, while a deer may just stand there looking at you funny while you rope it, they are spurred to action when you start pulling on that rope.

That deer EXPLODED. The second thing I learned is that pound for pound, a deer is a LOT stronger than a cow or a colt. A cow or a colt in that weight range I could fight down with a rope and with some dignity. A deer-- no chance.

That thing ran and bucked and twisted and pulled. There was no controlling it and certainly no getting close to it. As it jerked me off my feet and started dragging me across the ground, it occurred to me that having a deer on a rope was not nearly as good an idea as I had originally imagined. The only upside is that they do not have as much stamina as many other animals.

A brief 10 minutes later, it was tired and not nearly as quick to jerk me off my feet and drag me when I managed to get up. It took me a few minutes to realize this, since I was mostly blinded by the blood flowing out of the big gash in my head. At that point, I had lost my taste for corn-fed venison. I just wanted to get that devil creature off the end of that rope.

I figured if I just let it go with the rope hanging around its neck, it would likely die slow and painfully somewhere. At the time, there was no love at all between me and that deer. At that moment, I hated the thing, and I would venture a guess that the feeling was mutual.

Despite the gash in my head and the several large knots where I had cleverly arrested the deer's momentum by bracing my head against various large rocks as it dragged me across the ground, I could still think clearly enough to recognize that there was a small chance that I shared some tiny amount of responsibility for the situation we were in.

I didn't want the deer to have to suffer a slow death, so I managed to get it lined back up in between my truck and the feeder - a little trap I had set before hand....kind of like a squeeze chute. I got it to back in there and I started moving up so I could get my rope back.

Did you know that deer bite? They do! I never in a million years would have thought that a deer would bite somebody, so I was very surprised when ... I reached up there to grab that rope and the deer grabbed hold of my wrist. Now, when a deer bites you, it is not like being bit by a horse where they just bite you and then let go. A deer bites you and shakes its head--almost like a pit bull. They bite HARD and it hurts. The proper thing to do when a deer bites you is probably to freeze and draw back slowly.. I tried screaming and shaking instead. My method was ineffective.

It seems like the deer was biting and shaking for several minutes, but it was likely only several seconds. I, being smarter than a deer (though you may be questioning that claim by now), tricked it. While I kept it busy tearing the tendons out of my right arm, I reached up with my left hand and pulled that rope loose.

That was when I got my final lesson in deer behavior for the day.

Deer will strike at you with their front feet. They rear right up on their back feet and strike right about head and shoulder level, and their hooves are surprisingly sharp. I learned a long time ago that, when an animal -- like a horse -- strikes at you with their hooves and you can't get away easily, the best thing to do is try to make a loud noise and make an aggressive move towards the animal. This will usually cause them to back down a bit so you can escape.

This was not a horse. This was a deer, so obviously, such trickery would not work. In the course of a millisecond, I devised a different strategy. I screamed like a woman and tried to turn and run. The reason I had always been told NOT to try to turn and run from a horse that paws at you is that there is a good chance that it will hit you in the back of the head. Deer may not be so different from horses after all, besides being twice as strong and 3 times as evil, because the second I turned to run, it hit me right in the back of the head and knocked me down.

Now, when a deer paws at you and knocks you down, it does not immediately leave. I suspect it does not recognize that the danger has passed. What they do instead is paw your back and jump up and down on you while you are laying there crying like a little girl and covering your head.

I finally managed to crawl under the truck and the deer went away. So now I know why when people go deer hunting they bring a rifle with a scope to sort of even the odds.

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

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

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

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With expectation and anticipation written all over his face, the clerk quickly measured out the cloth, wrapped it up, then teasingly held it out.

The girl snapped up the package, pointed to the old man behind her, and smiled, "Grandpa's gonna pay the bill."

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

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

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

I settled in and waited for the race to start.

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

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

Bathroom I was in a public toilet and had just sat down, when I heard a voice from the next cubicle, he said “Hi!, how are you?”

Embarrassed, I said, “I’m doing fine.” The voice said “So what are you up to?” I said, “Just doing the same as you, sitting here!” He said, “Can I come over?” Annoyed, I said, “rather busy right now.” The voice said, “Listen, I will have to call you back, there’s an idiot next door answering all my questions.”

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Surprise Mom Eden Chamber of Commerce Business Expo • The 13th Annual Expo will be held at the event space at 220 W. Kingsway Plaza on Thursday, May 7th from 4:00pm-8:00pm.

This is a great opportunity learn about local businesses. Call the Eden Chamber of Commerce office at 336-623-3336 for more information.

The Donut House Stop by this newest Eden business to enjoy their delicious donuts and other sweet items.

They are located at 245 W. King’s Hwy next to Cheney’s restaurant.

Alicia Pace Riddle Scholarship Fundraiser This event will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 8:00am-5:00pm at Pace-Stone Inc., 663 Washington Street in Eden, NC. Wine and beer, plus hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Music will be performed by Chris Rice. The $10 per person

fee will benefit the scholarship fund. Donations can be made to the Alicia Pace Riddle Scholarship Fund c/o Michelle Talbot-Corum 171 Children’s Lane, Eden, NC 27288.

Big Band Era Swing and Jazz Music Concert On May 7, 2015, a joint concert including Brian Otter’s Rockingham County Middle & and High School jazz bands as well as a Greensboro Big Band will take place at Rockingham Community College. This is a chance for the folks of Rockingham County to enjoy an evening of live music from this great era of memorable tunes.

Contact Rockingham County Middle School at 336-616-0073 for more information.

Beadful Things Owner Maryann Barbour won first place in the jewelry category with her Cherry Blossom Breeze Tree of Life at the Fine Arts Festival.

Congratulations Maryann! You can see more of her creative work at Barbour Studio, 714 Washington Street in Eden. Call 336-623-7007 for more information or check out

her Facebook page.

Oink & Ale-Mark Your Calendars!

Eden’s first Beer & Barbecue Festival will take place on Saturday, May 30th from 12:00pm-6:00pm on Monroe Street in the Historic Leaksville downtown district. You will be able to enjoy delicious barbecue and ribs, MillerCoors and Pig Pounder products along with beverages from many other local craft brewers. The event will also feature brewing education

by RCC Center for Brewing Sciences & Triad Homebrew Supply.

Eric and the Chill Tones will be the musical guests. Tickets are $10 and you will receive a commemorative tasting glass. $5 of your $10 entrance fee will go to the Friends of the Animal Shelter, so you are supporting a good cause by attending.

Bring your lawn chairs. For more information contact Cindy Adams at 336-623-2110 or visit www. ExploreEdenNC.com or the Explore Eden Facebook page.

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Kids 4-12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. 9am Reg., 9:30 fishing begins, 11am fishing ends.

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Smith Acres Rd., newar the Eden Drive In. Trophies will e awarded to winner and runner-up for largest fish, Most fish caught in each age group.

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Eden Parks & Recreation 2015 Summer amp Eden Parks & Recreation will again hold its 2015 Summer Camp this year. Space is limited.

The camp is open to kids 612 years old and runs from June 15th—August 14. (Camp will close July 4th and the week of August 17 thru August 21st.)

Centrally located at the Bridge Street Recreation Gym, this is a great place for you kid to be! For more information please call 627-4711 Camps run Monday—Friday 8:00am —5:00pm (late fees may be added if you are not on time picking your child up). Children should pack a lunch and 2 snacks daily.

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

Reasonable Rates! W/D Hookups, Some include appliances. Section 8 & HUD. Daytime 336-623-6948 night 336-344-0386 Mobile Home For Rent 2 Bedroom $375 Month No Pets Allowed 276-226-0576 2 - 3 bedroom apartments in Ridgeway Va, for rent. Call for details. No Pets Allowed 276-226-0576 Home for Sale. 3 BR, 1 BA, Laundry Room, Carport Attached.

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336-635-1659 For Rent 2 Bedroom Townhouse in Eden with all appliances. $485 per month. 336-627-5031 S E RV I CE S AVAI L ABL E CLARKS PAVING & SEAL COATING Free Estimates, Residential/Commercial 276-226-0576 MARIA’S HOUSE CLEANING “LET US DO THE CLEANING FOR YOU” BUSINESS AND HOME. CALL FOR QUOTE 336-937-5231 PR O P E RT Y F O R S A L E Land For Sale, Corner Lot 100 Ft. On Friendly Road & 839 Ft. On Pervie Bolick St., 7 Acres Total. Includes Sewer & Water Tap. Price Reduced To Sell Call 910-276-5796 or 910-280-3150 Land for Sale 2.85 Acres.

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DRBA Floats Mayo on May 2

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NC 770 to Bus 220 and Avalon Pond The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) plans a 3mile float on the Mayo River on May 2 as its regular First Saturday Outing. Meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the NC 770 bridge over the Mayo River (T. Clarence Stone Highway) (GPS 36.471201, -79.950685), participants will set the shuttle to the public access at US 220 Business between Stoneville and Mayodan, NC. Some boaters may prefer to conclude their float at the access point where their vehicles will be parked. Others will continue downstream about a mile on the slow-moving water backed up behind the Avalon Dam before returning to the access.

Trip coordinator is experienced kayaker Lucas Conkle, chair of DRBA's Outings Task

Specializing in • Insulation • Windows • Siding For Free Estimates Call Ricky 336-932-4127 Donald 336-552-9702 Force. Boat rentals and shuttle are offered by Three Rivers Outfitters of Eden, 336-6276215, www.3-r-o.com.

Conkle comments, "This section of the Mayo is mostly calm and peaceful with little development along the shores. It's a great place to relax and connect with nature." Spring wildflowers, such as wild azalea and violets, grace the river's banks in May, and songbirds and waterfowl will enhance the experience.

Historian Lindley Butler, who has studied the Mayo River, has documented several Native

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Joan Voltmer, President of the 2 Rivers Quilt Guild (Left) presents the quilt to Dot Walker of Greensboro. (Right)

Quilt Guild raises funds for Barry Joyce Cancer Center Three time cancer survivor Dot Walker of Greensboro won a beautifully hand crafted quilt created by the 2 Rivers Quilt Guild and raffled off to help raise funds for the Barry Joyce Cancer Resource Center.

The presentation of the quilt was held at the Garden of Eden Senior Center where the Quilt Guild normally meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 1pm. (except in July and August) Joan Voltmer, Pesident of the 2 Rivers Quilt Guild notes that with approximately 30 members, some who have been quilting for over 50 years, they arestill anxious to have others join in on the fun. The emphasize that even if you don’t know how to quilt, they will teach you, man or woman, young or not-so-young.

The group began in Eden in November of 2004 with a purpose to promote the art of quiliting and to provide a service to our community.

Service projects have included pillows for cancer patiens, baby caps, quilts for foster children in Rockingham County, place mats for meals on Wheels, as well as pillow cases for Brenner’s Children’s Hospital.

Over the years their quilt raffles have raised funds for the benefit of Camp Carefree, the Eden Animal Shelter, Eden Rescue Squad, as well as the Barry Joyce Cancer Resource Center.

The Barry Joyce Cancer Resource Center opened in November of 2013 and since then more than 700 cancer patiens in our area have benefitted from their programs and services.

Whether choosing from weekly, monthly, or quarterly programs, there is always something at the Center for so many that need and deserve this support when battling something as horrific as cancer.

There are several ways to get involved with the Barry L Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund. They are always looking for volunteers to help at the Cancer Resource Center whether it is putting on porgrams, helping to get folks to the center, or helping with fundraisers.

The Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund is lcoated at 725 Ayersville Rd., Maidson, and can be reached at 336-427-HELP (4357). You may also visit them on facebook.

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The Racetrack VIII: John East, Jr. Stands Alone Little Nancy Smith always enjoyed going with her father to Morris Speedway in Horsepasture, Virginia and

Draper Speedway. For a young girl, it was an exciting event about every weekend, but she would remember this Sunday

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afternoon forever. The Draper Speedway always had some type of give-away to please the fans.

This day, her father gave her the ticket from which the number would be drawn for a twenty-five dollar cash prize. It was her lucky day. She won the drawing and was ushered to the infield where the track’s publicity manager, Emerson Manuel recognizing a photo opportunity, took a picture of her holding her winnings in front of the Meade Special No. 78. The average daily wage was barely over a dollar an hour in this mill town, so is no wonder

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in the area’s newspapers for the whole year, which begs the question, “what happened?”

The speedway’s flagman, George Minter, later told his younger brother Richard that there was more to the story of paving the track. NASCAR’s mogul, Bill France, had promised John East, Jr. financial support to keep the track maintained after it was paved and no doubt offered him the carrot stick of prestige racing events like the Grand National races. This was not too far fetched, as Bill France had assisted in picking up the unpaid paving bill at Bowman Gray Stadium in the late 40’s to gain access for his NASCAR racers.

With NASCAR growing in leaps and bounds every year, it was conceivable to see the trend of paved tracks coming in the near future. In the Draper Speedway case, Bill France did not honor his commitment to East and left him holding the bag.

It was a big bag to hold, as

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that she had a big smile on her face that day.

John East, Jr. had no time to waste, as he surveyed the damage to his racetrack after the first race of the season on June 17, 1951.

He may not have known the extent of the repairs, but he quickly put a positive spin on the setback. His friend and track flagman, George Minter, wrote the account of the race in the next Leaksville News. George Minter conveyed John East, Jr.’s statement that “he would like to thank the spectators for their orderly behavior and patience in bearing with him on this venture of presenting a dust-free paved speedway for their enjoyment.”

John East, Jr. knew he now had a publicity problem, and he had to move fast. East had promised to rebuild the torn portions of the track and resurface it in order to have it in excellent shape for the July 22nd race, which would be the most important race yet.

The July 22nd race was the big 200-lap event that would be featuring the Grand National cars, the 1947 through 1952 strictly stock models. The drivers of these cars were the big boys of NASCAR and to run on a small quarter-mile track in 1951 had to be a first. It was a tough challenge to be ready in a month, for the track did not hold up for a 40-lap feature, and the Grand National feature would be five times as long.

Try as he did, John East, Jr. was forced to cancel the strictly stock car race just days before scheduled event. East released a statement confirming that the track had been repaired, but the heavy rains the week before had kept the hard-surfaced, tar and gravel from setting up. To repair this ravaged track in that short amount of time was a feat in itself. This was the last time the speedway was mentioned

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Time for the races! Papa, my maternal grandfather, and his son Charlie were off to the races! it wasn’t big-time stuff like the Daytona 500, just a local stock car race on a dirt track, which only attracted local folks.

When Papa and Uncle Charlie arrived they parked Papa’s ancient Dodge and found their usual seat – in a tree, which stood right beside the fence. they both climbed as far as wa necessary and perched on a limb where they had an excellent view of the exciting event. Not only di it provide them with a perfect view, but it also eliminated the necessity of purchasing a ticket.

This time, however, they were challenged. The county sheriff stood at the base of the tree and called up, “Mr. Bolick, you and your son have to come down our of the tree!”

Uncle Charlie obligingly began to descend until he was stopped mid-limb with Papa’s stern, “Son, don’t you move.”

The sheriff commanded, “Mr. Bolick, you have to dcome down out of the tree.”

Papa replied, “There’s only two ways you can get me outta this tree... shoot me down or cut the tree down.”

Not bing inclined to resort to either ddrastic measure,the sheriff departed, leaving Papa and Uncle Charlie to enjoy the race as always.

It was rrace time again! Papa and Uncle Charlie went for their favorite spot. But this time something was different. They had to buy tickets, because their favorite spot was no longer available. The tree had been cut down!

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Race... Continued from page 36 George Minter said that the initial cost of the paving was $25,000 which would be over $230,000 today. The repairs were over a third of the original paving cost, which Minter said fell in the $8,000 to $10,000 range. This was no small change for the pool room operator East in 1951. John East, Jr. was incensed that he had been left out on the limb by himself, and the rift between East and Bill France was born.

Previously, the Lemons’ brothers acted as consultants and were a liaison between East and the moneyman of Martinsville, Clay Earles. With that connection being severed when the Lemons’ brothers went their way and having no stake in the track anymore, it is conceivable that Clay Earles and his good friend Bill France influenced East in his decision to pave the track. Clay Earles’ Martinsville Speedway would not be paved until several years later in 1955. Since the art of paving

racetracks had just started its learning curve, there is no doubt that Clay Earles and Bill France were carefully observing the quarter-mile track experiment at the expense of East.

John East, Jr. had a small gambling operation in the back of his poolroom, and he also dabbled in real estate, but the reworking of the track taxed his resources to the max. With his silent backer, Clay Earles, out of the picture, East was on his own.

A lesser man would have probably thrown in the towel, especially after Bill France’s betrayal, but not John East, Jr. Although he could not salvage the 1951 season, East planned for an early season opener on March 16, 1952.

I Again, as luck would have it, the 1952 grand opening was postponed due to bad weather.

There were questions about the condition of the track and if it would hold up after the extensive

repairs. The die-hard fans complained about the pavement taking away the thrills and spills that they had become accustomed to, and it was noted there were no crowd pleasing rollovers and sideway driving that went hand in hand on a dirt track. Surprisingly, the track was still NASCAR sanctioned after the conflict between East and France.

More than 30 drivers competed in the grand opening on April 20, 1952. This time, there was no mention of any track problems. The race went on flawlessly, which was a tribute to the diligent and determined John East, Jr. The little Bobby “Timber” Myers captured first place driving Calvin Wooten’s No. 6A “stagecoach” in the first race of the season. However, the attendance was down from previous levels due to last year’s debacle, but John East, Jr. had a new plan for the next scheduled race to regain his lost momentum.

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

Special thanks to Randy Apple, Cliff Ball, Carolyn Lemons Ball, Clay Barrow, Gene Brown, Otis Carter, Steven Cates, Ramona Grogan Cecil, Gene Chambers, Babe Chambers, Melvin Chilton, Eden Historical Museum, Carlton Estes, Donnie Estes, Helen Farmer, Buddy Funderburk, Bobby Griffin, Joe Hill, Ronnie Hooker, Howard Hopkins, Teresa Hutson, Carl Kirks, Mrs. Al Lillard, Bill Mangum, Clyde Mangum, Glen Manuel, J.W. Manuel, Frank Meade, Jerry

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Rolling Thunder Memories, POWs & Freedom About 10 Years ago, on Memorial Day weekend, Donnie and I, and some friends, rodee our motorcycles in the Rolling Thunder Parade held in Washington DC. The Rolling Thunder is an annual motorcycle rally. It is held to call for the government's recognition and protection of Prisoners of War (POWs) and those Missing in Action (MIAs).

Since1988, riders from around the nation, and even around the world rally in the Pentagon parking lots and begin the run through the streets of Washington, D.C. During this time and after, new and old friends are met and respect is paid to the various memorials.

With over a million riders and spectators combined, Rolling Thunder has now evolved into an emotional display of patriotism and respect for all who defend our country.

For me, it was a privilege to be in the presence of so many who have fought for our freedom.

Here there was a connection and a space to share stories that normally were left untold. The area and event, in its own way becomes holy ground. A place for healing and being heard.

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I felt so moved to be a part of the group we were riding with.

To hear their stories. To shake their hands. To honor their service and their hearts. I wept with them. I laughed with them. And I stood in silence with them as they felt inward.

Being a part of this event opened up a place within me that I want to share. I began to ask myself questions. · How was I a Prisoner Of my own internal War? · How was I Missing In Action? · How was I feeling Desperate and Lost and Left Behind?

These were real questions that I was facing at that time in my life. I felt held hostage by the violent war within myself that was raging and holding me hostage. It was a war filled with anger and regret and fear. I was hiding out and not showing up in my life because of my own fears.

Fears of rejection; of playing small, of complacency; and of being seen.

Facing those questions began to change my life. I began to realize how fear was running so much of my life.

Desperation plays a role when we operate from a place of fear. So I created a personal boot

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MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden Solid Waste Division will be closed Monday, May 25, 2015 in observance of our Memorial Day Holiday!

SOLID WASTE & REFUSE Collection Date Recycling Center Monday 5-25-15 No Collection Closed Tuesday 5-26-15 Normal Schedule Open Wednesday 5-27-15 Monday’s Schedule Closed Thursday 5-28-15 Normal Schedule Open Friday 5-29-15 Normal Schedule Open If your collection day falls on an observed holiday, your collection will be Wednesday of that week.

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

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Athlete earns NCHSSA award

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by Lee Covington Candice Corcoran of Morehead High School in Eden was announced the winner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Performance of the Week awards, powered by Time Warner Cable Sports Channel with Subway® Restaurants.

Each week one male and one female athlete in NCHSAA competition are selected for this award from nominations received from media and school administrators.

Corcoran is a senior at Morehead who is playing both women’s soccer and softball during the same season. Last week, as Morehead celebrated its Senior Night in soccer, Corcoran scored a goal and had two assists to lead the Lady Panthers to a 51 victory over Northeast Guilford. Corcoran, a midfielder and defender, is second on the team in goals and leads the conference in assists. She has been chosen to play in the North Carolina Coaches’ Association East-West all-star soccer game this summer, Later in the week she led the way for the Morehead softball team in a big win over Eastern Guilford. She was three for three at the plate, drove in three runs,

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Candice Corcoran stole three bases and scored twice in the 15-0 triumph. Corcoran, captain of the team, leads the conference in batting average at .553 and is second in the conference in stolen bases with 18.

TWC SportsChannel typically announces the winners of the awards during a SportsNight show and will recognize the winners throughout the week.

Weekly recipients are also recognized via Twitter and Facebook.

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that has a scheduled appointment out of county is allowed 1 perFor many years, the Aging, son/attendant to ride at no charge Disability & Transit Services to the attendant. Again, out of team has been working hard to county coordination is available bring public transportation to to Medicaid recipients only.

The newest member of the Rockingham County. Most of transit family is the skat bus. The you have probably seen at least skat bus is a deviated fixed route one of the RCATS vans driving bus system that currently operby. Perhaps you have seen or ates in the cities of Eden and even ridden on the Eden or Reidsville.

“Deviated” means Reidsville skat bus or one of the that the route can veer from its connector vans. What you may original course up to 3/4 of a mile not know is that skat is coming to for an approved and verified reaWestern Rockingham soon. son.

The skat bus routes have Once that route is up and runabout 20 stops on each, running ning, we will be able to connect in an hour loop, Monday through all 3 skat routes, completing a Saturday.

There is no reservation county-wide rural transit system that has been years in the making! requirement or advance notice Our public transportation needed to ride the bus. Just find system currently consists of the closest stop to your location RCATS, skat and the Medicaid and hop on. The skat bus also has One-Call Center. RCATS sched- connectors that connect the two ules and provides transportation existing routes and provide servservice to residents of ice to Wentworth. The route Rockingham County within the information can be obtained by boundaries of the county. This calling our office at 336-347service operates 24 vehicles, 20 2287 or checking out the website, of which are lift equipped con- www.rideskat.org. Anyone can version vans. RCATS requires a ride the skat bus, although minors three (3) working day notice in under the age of 18 must be advance of your appointment/ accompanied by an adult unless a reservation. Destinations include prior arrangement has been Medical Facilities and Doctors’ made. The fare charge anytime offices, places of employment, you get on the bus or connector Nutrition Sites across the county, van is $1.00. We offer passes for UMAR at the ROC, purchase at the following rates…

Governmental Center and 10 ride pass is $10.00, 20 ride Services, grocery stores, etc. pass is $20.00, Unlimited monthFares apply at $2.00 or $3.00 ly pass is $35.00, and a semester each way depending upon origin pass offered to students of Community and destination for trips that are Rockingham College can be purchased not covered under Medicaid for through the college bookstore recipients. Hours of operation with financial aid funding for are Monday through Friday from $140.00.

Destinations or stops 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturdays for dialysis only. along the skat bus routes include, Setting up as new rider for grocery stores, doctors’ offices, RCATS or to schedule a ride, is Goodwill Resource Center, as easy as making one phone call Walmart, restaurants, pharmato our office at (336) 347-2287. cies, downtown areas, etc.

Again, we are extremely Transportation is available to any excited that the skat bus is comresident of Rockingham County, ing to the Western Rockingham however minors under the age of area.

This new route will tie 18 must be accompanied by an Stoneville, Mayodan and adult. Every passenger that has a Madison together with an hour scheduled appointment is allowed 1 person/attendant to loop that includes 15 stops. We ride at no charge to the attendant. will have a connector that runs Our Medicaid One-Call from the Walmart in Mayodan to Center (OUT of COUNTY Wentworth. Route maps for this are available at SCHEDULING) schedules and route www.rideskat.org.

Service dispatches transportation service to residents of Rockingham should begin later this spring.

If you are interested in using County who have Medicaid covone of these services or know ered medical appointments outsomeone who is, there are some side the boundaries of the counimportant items to remember. ty. We partner with A Safe Hands Passengers who use a wheelchair Transportation, Pelham are required to have the followTransportation, and CJ Medical ing in order to ride the transit Transportation to provide the vehicles…lap strap/seat belt that trips. This requires a five (5) attaches the passenger to the working day notice in advance of wheelchair, leg/feet rests appointment/reservation. attached to the wheelchair, workDestinations include but are not limited to Wake Forest Baptist ing brakes and a ramp or flat area Medical Facilities, Moses Cone at the residence for smooth tranHealth System Facilities, Duke sition. Our vehicles do NOT Hospital and its physicians, and have any way of strapping and Forsyth Medical Center. One securing some styles of electric simple call to our office at 336- wheelchairs, particularly Hover 347-2287 can get you set up and Round models. In the cases of a reserve a ride. Every passenger rider with this style wheelchair, the passenger may be refused,

asked to transfer to a seat, or asked to sit in a manual style chair if available. Again, rider safety is priority!

When you call for an RCATS appointment, you will be given a pick-up time, usually 30 minutes prior to an appointment in the same city and 1 hour prior to the appointment in a different city than your home. The driver may arrive up to 15 minutes before or after the given pick up time, depending on weather, traffic or other interruptions of schedule. Drivers are NOT allowed to help the passengers on and off the vehicle or with buckling their seatbelt. The drivers are also NOT allowed to handle personal belongings such as pocketbooks nor are they allowed to go into the passenger’s home.

If the passenger needs the assistance, one attendant is allowed at no cost for each scheduled passenger. Drivers are allowed to wait 5 minutes after arrival to the pick-up.

All RCATS and skat riders will encounter a courteous, responsible driver who has been trained by North Carolina Department of Transportation standards and who submits to random drug and alcohol testing.

Typically, after the appointment, the passenger or a representative from the destination will call the office to arrange for the van to come back. Usually a passenger will have to wait only up to 15 minutes or so for the van to return as the dispatcher tries to schedule vans in the areas at all times for returns.

Last year, we served 14,000 Rockingham County residents on RCATS alone. We estimate an additional 2,000 or more benefitted from the skat bus. Yes Rockingham, there is public transit. Give it a try today! For more information, call 336-349-2343 or visit www.adtsrc.org or www.rideskat.org.

County Schools Salute Four Outstanding School Winners for the 2014 Wendy's High School Heisman Award Congratulations to Hannah Thompson - Morehead High, Logan Howerton and Nicholas Stadler - Rockingham County High and Kiwane Williamson Reidsville High who were named school winners for the prestigious Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. To be eligible for this award, students must display academic aptitude, athletic talent, and community leadership.

The Wendy’s High School Heisman program, awarded in conjunction with the collegiate Heisman, celebrates the achievements of the nation’s top high school seniors both in and out of the classroom. Just as the collegiate Heisman is known for being the top award in college football, the WHSH award is known for being the one of the most prestigious awards at the high school level. The award encourages future leadership by recognizing well-balanced lifestyles at an early age.

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Humans love pets. They love dogs and cats, and little pigs and horses, too. And rabbits and baby chicks at Easter! I love animals, too. But sometimes the humans bite off more than they can chew, and animals end up homeless.

Homeless is bad. I know, because I was homeless once.

"Homeless" is lonely and

scary. I thought my human must have forgotten me, until I realized that I was with lots of other homeless pets. We had all ended up in the same place, surrounded by cages and strangers. There are no couches or humans to play with, and I didn't have a place to hide my favorite toy. I think maybe my human didn't know how much I would need them, but I tried really hard to be good.

Anyway, I ended up in this place with concrete floors and no humans to play with. New humans come sometimes, but there are so many of us and none of us felt like ourselves. It's hard to make new friends when you aren't sure who to trust.

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I was really lucky, because one day, this nice lady came to visit us. I was really shy, and sometimes when I am afraid, I wet my pants. (Well, I don't really wear pants, but you get the idea..). She didn't get mad at me, and she nuzzled my face and asked me if I wanted to come home with her. I am so glad I said yes, because she really needed me. In fact, she tells people that I rescued her! We talk all the time, and she worries about me like she's my real mom. I know I am adopted, but she makes me feel special and I know she will never let me get lost.

Some friends of my human found out about how special I was, and they came to the homeless shelter too! They met some of my friends, and now we can all have play dates. It makes me sad sometimes, because not all of my shelter friends find new humans, and I wonder what happened to them. There are so many of us, and I don't understand why the humans would want to make more of us, when there are hundreds in every county who are looking for good humans!

My adopted mom tells me all the time what a good girl I am, and I just know if they got the chance, my friends from the homeless shelter would be loyal family members. She tries to protect me, but I know that bad things happen if you stay at the homeless shelter too long.

I want to challenge any of you who read my story, to visit your local shelter or support an animal rescue group. Thousands of healthy animals are given up every year, and you can make a difference by adopting one of us.

Maybe someday you'll be able to say that one of us rescued you!

Sincerely, Lucky Dog (not my real name, but sure describes me!)

Thank you for your support.

Please read this article carefully and be proactive. Thank you and Paws Up from Nadias Haven Of Hope Foundation…….

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Mayo... Continued from page 35 American fish weirs built about 1000 years ago and used by Indians and later by settlers until about 1900. "The vee-shaped stone fish weirs concentrated migrating fish at the point of the vee, where they were collected in nets or baskets," says Butler.

Great spawning runs came from the Atlantic, up the Roanoke and Dan, into the Mayo River and its tributaries, where the fish laid their eggs and headed back downstream. For centuries, until dams stopped the fish migrations, people who lived near the river made huge catches that fed their communities or provided a living.

Nowadays, the fish weirs provide routes through shallow water, increasing the interest of the float. "The Mayo River is one of the region's great treasures," adds Butler. "The unspoiled beauty of the river, with forested banks, wildlife, birds, and few signs of civilization make it a perfect get-away within easy reach of Piedmont North Carolina and Virginia."

Participants in the outing are asked to bring boat, paddles, life jacket for each boater, lunch and water, to dress in synthetic (quick-drying) fabric and to sign a waiver.

To reach the put-in, from US 220 west of Stoneville, NC, turn west on NC 770 (T. Clarence Stone Highway). Drive 1.3 miles to the bridge over the Mayo River.

For more information about the outing, contact Trip Coordinator Lucas Conkle, conklel@alumni.greensboro.edu.

Outings and meetings of the Dan River Basin Association are open to the public without charge.

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