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Living with wildlife... Continued from Page 2 ground. Nestlings aren’t yet fully feathered and are too young to survive outside the nest under the close care of their parents. Fledglings are more like teenagers; they’ve left the nest, have their feathers, and are able to walk, hop or fly short distances. They, too, are being cared for by the parents — but typically at a distance. Nestlings found out of the nest can be placed back in the nest, if possible. “It’s a myth that the adults will abandon their young if it has been touched by people. Most birds can’t smell,” said Owens. “If you see a nestling on the ground, put the bird back into its nest as quickly as possible. Fallen nests can be placed back in the nest tree.” In most instances, fledglings should be left alone since they’re busy learning how to survive on their own. “Nestlings are often ‘rescued’ when they shouldn’t be. If the fledgling is hopping or flapping around, doesn’t appeared injured, and isn’t in immediate danger, leave it where it is,” Owens said. “If there are cats around or it is otherwise in harm’s way, move it to a safer perch nearby. Its parents are usually nearby searching for food or waiting for you to leave.” If a nestling can’t be put back in its nest or you find an injured bird, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. For questions regarding human interactions with foxes or other wildlife, visit ncwildlife. org/Have-A-Problem or call the Commission’s N.C. Wildlife Helpline toll-free at 866-3182401. The call center is open Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. About the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Since 1947, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has been dedicated to the conservation and substantiality of the state’s fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use, and public input. The Commission is the state regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws and provides programs and opportunities for wildlife-related educational, recreational and sporting activities. To learn more, visit www.ncwildlife.org. Get N.C. Wildlife Update — news including season dates, bag limits, legislative updates and more — delivered free to your Inbox from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Go to www.ncwildlife.org/enews.

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Blue Cross Donation... Continued from Page 1 Kinlaw said. “One of the biggest challenges educators have is providing a hands-on training environment for our students,” he said. But RCC’s simulated hospital, which was organized through an extensive 2016 renovation of the N. Jerry Owens Jr. Health Sciences Building now offers students from all disciplines to “come together like a real hospital to provide medical care.”

The facility includes examination rooms, a trauma and emergency room skills lab, patient care areas, ICU, birthing center, and surgery/trauma department. The Owens Health Building houses RCC’s Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant, Respiratory Therapy, Emergency Services,

Surgical Technology, and Phlebotomy programs. “We are proud of our health sciences programs and look forward to expanding them in the near future,” Kinlaw said. Conway said Blue Cross’ mission is to improve health care in communities, and said the large donation benefits Rockingham, Lenoir, Brunswick, Wilkes, and South Piedmont community colleges.

“By addressing primary care and the opioid epidemic, we can have a major positive impact on health of the people we serve across North Carolina,” said the physician, who continues to volunteer on weekends in pediatrics at UNC Children’s Hospital. “I used to be a pediatric emergency room physician, and often parents would thank me for saving their child. But … it was usually EMS and nurses that

actually saved their child,” Conway said. To the health sciences students, he said, “You are going into a field that’s a calling. It’s more than a job. Your patients and their families will need you. So I’ll thank you in advance for that.” Peter Hans, president of the N.C. Community College System, said he’s thrilled at the recognition of the role community colleges play in health care delivery, and grateful for the generosity of Blue Cross NC. “As a North Carolinian, alarmed at the plague that is the opioid epidemic ravaging our country, I’m comforted by the fact that there are peers taking action, trying to help our families, our friends, our neighbors,” Hans said. He said Conway, Sen. Phil Berger and Reps. Jerry Carter and Kyle Hall all recognize that rural areas need help, and their support is appreciated. “Sen. Berger is the strongest champion of community colleges in the General Assembly, and we are so thankful to him. His vision on workforce development and public education is moving us forward,” Hans said. “Dr. Kinlaw and (his) very talented team at RCC are a great reminder that North Carolina’s workforce and our health care workforce in particular in large part depends on the strength of our community colleges. You’re meeting this community’s needs through innovation and a lot of hard work,” Hans said. “Imagine what we could do with the resources to match it.” RCC Board of Trustees Chair Libby Maddrey explained that after the board voted to renovate the Owens Building, citizens donated $3.8 million and a local foundation gave more than $1 million. “Several have spoken about the opioid crisis, of which we are all keenly aware,” she said, before quoting columnist George Will: Cocaine users around the world reported that their most recent cocaine order was delivered in less time, on average, than their most recent pizza order. “Now that gets your attention,” Maddrey said. “Blue Cross and Blue Shield, we appreciate that you understand this situation far better than we do, and we thank you for your generous donation to us.” Rockingham County Commissioner Mark Richardson stressed the importance of collaboration and teamwork to solve problems. Working with counter drugs when he was in the military, he wondered in the early 1990s what could possibly be worse than the proliferation of cocaine and crack. “Well, it has gotten worse. It’s a slightly different problem. The substances have changed somewhat, but the issues are just as valid,” Richardson said. “All of your politicians, all

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Blue Cross Donation... Continued from Page 6 of your citizens should be involved in this effort (to fight opioids),” he said. “We appreciate Blue Cross and Blue Shield stepping up to the plate and hitting a home run for us. I assure you, you can count on this community college to use that money effectively.” Sen. Phil Berger said the state relies on community colleges to prepare students for careers and college pathways, to train the workforce and to help grow the economy. “I’m particularly proud of the job done here at Rockingham Community College,” he said, and thanked Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina for continued investment in rural North Carolina. “As (the opioid) epidemic rolls across our country and our state, we have not been spared from the effects, and it continues to have devastating effects in rural communities including Rockingham County,” Berger said, citing drug overdose as the number one cause of deaths in North Carolina. “There is no single remedy to the opioid crisis, so every effective resource at our disposal must be deployed against this lethal epidemic,” he said. “EMS workers and nurses obviously play a vital role in this crisis. They are often the first point of contact for victims of opioid overdoses or those seeking treatment for addiction of opioids. But too many of our communities face a shortage of qualified individuals to serve those important roles,” Berger said. “By putting this money at Rockingham Community College toward nursing and emergency services, our college

is putting a down payment on the future of our county – to ensure our community has the tools we need to combat this vicious epidemic.” Speaking directly to the health sciences students in attendance, Berger thanked them for choosing to attend RCC and to enter a health career. Jason Collins was one such student. A volunteer firefighter at the Bethany Fire Department, where he is now an assistant chief, he obtained his emergency medical technician certificate from RCC, and later went through the paramedic program, and worked for both Rockingham and Guilford EMS. “But I still wanted more. I’m always trying to push myself,” said Collins. He returned to RCC as EMS program director in 2016. “Paramedics are not just working on ambulances anymore. They’re working in hospitals, specialty clinics, doctors’ offices, on helicopters, as community paramedics, and for insurance companies. The EMS program here at RCC has recognized the need for education in non-traditional settings. We’re always looking for new courses and keeping our current courses up to date,” he said. “I really enjoy giving back to the community I was born and raised in. I’m here at RCC and always strive for excellence and always improving the education for our students,” he said. Gerri Hunt is director of public information at Rockingham Community College. She can be reached at huntg0780@rockinghamcc.edu or 336-342-4261 ext. 2170.

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An Opening Celebration was held for WickEd ChicKz Design at 602 N. Bridge Street in Eden on April 5th. They offer step by step paintings, home decor, and wood crafts. Enjoy great times with great friends. Design and wine as well as family friendly events. For more details call (336) 932-1318.

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Ambassadors from Rockingham County were the guests of Chief Justice Cheri Beasley who was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper as Chief Justice on February 12, 2019. The ambassadors visited the senate floor and chatted with Senator Phil Berger. The young women also had the opportunity to engage with District Attorney Lorin Freeman who they learned is a native of Reidsville. They met former prosecutor and the only woman who sits on the Superior Court, Justice Becky Holt who shared words of inspiration along with Superior Court judge, Justice Vince Rozier, who placed the ambassadors throughout the courtroom as in a mock trial and explained the role of each participant. He also, told the ambassadors they were more than ordinary for coming down to visit. He told them they were EXTRA ORDINARY, because they could have just stayed at home. The day rounded out with more inspiration from former judge turned Representative Marcia Morey. Ambassadors include (not in order of photo): Rockingham Middle School: Thea Dowdle, Emma Ellington, Haley Farmer, Skyler Fowler, Keira Rayne Fuller, Riley Hawkins, Brooke McKinney, Brenna Morrison, Carole-Ann Page, Kayla Pruitt and Kenzie Tate. Reidsville High School:Estrella Alvarez, Alyssa Martin, Alyssa Pruitt. Bethany Community School: Chloe Schofield

Barnstorming event at Morehead High On April 13th the ACC AllStars appeared in Rockingham County for the ACC Barnstorming Tour at Alexander Central High School. This year's roster is highlighted with players from UNC, Duke, NC and Wakeforest. Standouts included: UNC's Luke Maye, Cameron Johnson, and Kenny Williams. Duke's Nolan Smith, NC State's Torin Dorn with seniors from Wakeforest to round out the roster. Again this year, the ACC All-star team will be coached by UNC legend Phil Ford. This marked the 41st year for the ACC Barnstorming Tour which has travelled with many college basketball legends including Sidney Lowe, Len Bias, Michael Jordon, Tyler Hansbrough, Danny Green, Nolan Smith, and Tyler Zeller. The game will feature a 3-point and dunk contest. High school seniors and recent graduates from the county played against the ACC All-Stars. A portion of the proceeds from this event were donated to the Ronald McDonald House and Morehead High School. The ACC Barnstorming Tour is sponsored and promoted by The Sumner Group. For a complete tour schedule, visit carolinabarnstorming.com Follow us on Facebook at ACC Barnstorming Tour and on Twitter @ACCBarnstorming

C/LTC Ashleigh Smithey withTravis L. Millner (Incoming Battalion Commander) and C/LTC Cody Dunn (Outgoing Battalion Commander).

JROTC Military Ball held On March 23, 2019 the Army JROTC program at Morehead High School held their 15th Annual Military Ball. The Military Ball is held annually to recognize the Seniors and the accomplishments made by the Corps of Cadets throughout the school year. This year the program was inspected by 4th Brigade Cadet Command and the program was awarded the highest ranking “Honor Unit with Distinction” with an overall score of 97.25%. Guest Speaker Air Force MSG (R) Travis L. Millner and current employee of NASA, discussed with the cadets the importance and what it means to “improve physical strength while maintaining mental toughness.” Following the guest speaker, the Change of Command ceremony was conducted between the outgoing

Battalion Commander C/LTC Cody Dunn and the incoming Battalion Commander C/LTC Ashleigh Smithey where she took charge of the Panther Pride Battalion moving into SY 20192020. The night ended with food, fellowship, music and a time for reflection as awards were presented to the Seniors, Cadet Leadership and members of American Legion William Johnson Post #534 who sponsor the MHS Army program in their activities and competitions. Senior Army Instructor First Sergeant (R) David Bray said, "This is truly a special bunch of young people. We had 18 Seniors this year and all of them are graduating and are truly reaping what they have sown into the program, the school and the community."

MAY 2019 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 9 # Rockingham County High School; Cougar Dramatics present

Mamma Mia!

Dana M. Weston, President and CEO of UNC Rockingham Health Care, Makenze Shelton, scholarship recipient and Allyson Edwards, director of Morehead High School’s Health Science Academy.

Shelton earns UNC Rockingham’s Scholarship Recipient for NYLF on Medicine Makenze Shelton, a junior at Morehead High School in Eden, has been awarded a scholarship from UNC Rockingham Health Care to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine (NYLF) this summer. The nine-day enrichment, held at nine prestigious medical schools around the country, is designed for students who want to become healthcare providers. Makenze will attend the program that will be held in July at UNCChapel Hill. She hopes the program will help her explore a career as an OB/GYN physician. As part of the NYLF curriculum, students will step into the role of a physician, experiencing a triage simulation during a disaster, gain hands-on knowledge about delivering medical care in a wilderness setting and tour simulation labs where medical students hone their skills. Through interaction with medical school students and faculty, they will learn what it takes to prepare for a career in medicine. Keynote addresses, small group learning experiences and seminars will also be part of the program. The scholarship, valued at $3,500, is just one way the hospital supports education. “At UNC Rockingham we believe in doing all we can to encourage the development of the next generation of healthcare workers,” says Dana M. Weston,

President and CEO of UNC Rockingham Health Care. “The NYLF on Medicine is one way we foster that interest in medicine and generate a pipeline of healthcare professionals from our community who may choose to practice in a rural community one day,” she said. The Eden hospital also supports healthcare career interests by partnering with Morehead High’s Health Science Academy to give students in the program the opportunity to do rotations in various areas of the hospital. Nursing students from Rockingham Community College are also welcomed to the campus where their instructors are able to supervise learning experiences in an actual hospital setting. About UNC Health Care uncrockingham.org is a part of the UNC Health Care integrated health care system comprised of UNC Hospitals and its provider network (UNC Faculty Physicians), UNC Physicians Network, the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine and other hospitals and hospital systems across the state. Additional hospital entities include UNC REX Healthcare, Chatham Hospital, Johnston Health, Pardee Hospital, Caldwell Memorial, Nash Health Care, Wayne Memorial and UNC Lenoir Health Care.

Cone Health Named Among Best Hospitals in the World Cone Health, the network including Annie Penn, has been named one of best hospitals in the world by Newsweek. The “Best 1,000 Hospitals in the World” list can be found here. Cone Health is listed as “The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital,” the way the organization is referred to by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It is in the United States section of the list. Newsweek used recommendations from people in health care, patient satisfaction scores and quality of treatment in compiling the list. Hospitals and health networks in 11 nations, from Australia to the United Kingdom, made the list. “This is not only about Cone Health’s focus on providing care of the highest caliber, but also a testament to our commitment to supporting the ongoing health and wellbeing of those in our communities,” says Bruce Swords, MD, PhD, chief physician executive, Cone Health. “More than anything else, where someone chooses to go for their health care determines how well they will do and how well they will recover. And Newsweek says some of the best health care in the world is found right here at Cone Health.”

Music and Lyrics by Benny Anderson, Jjorn Ulvaeus And some songs with Stig Anderson Book by Catherine Johnson, Originaly concieved by Judy Caymer Thursday, May 9 - Sat. May 11, 7pm $10 Adults/$5 Students Rockingham County High School Auditorium Mamma Mia! is presented through special arrangement with a Music Theatre International (MTI) All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

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Keeping Kids Safe: The Dangers Lurking in Your Medicine Cabinet

Child resistant caps. Medicines stored on a high shelf. Surely, your children are safe from an accidental overdose … right? While most parents believe they are taking every precaution to keep their children safe, when it comes to medication, chances are you may not be doing enough. All it takes is a moment… A child is rushed to the hospital every ten minutes after getting into medicines – that’s 52,000 children per year! In many of these homes, parents had taken steps to keep medications out of their curious kids’ hands while in others, they felt simply keeping a close watch was enough. But as all parents know, sometimes kids just surprise you with their developing skills, and you can’t possibly keep your eye on inquisitive little ones every second. All it takes is a moment. Even “child resistant” caps are not enough; the caps are designed to slow down prying fingers but should never be considered “child proof.” So, what is a protective parent to do? Out of sight, out of reach •Aim high. Store all medicine out of children's reach such as in a high cabinet. If you keep any medication in your purse, be sure to keep that out of reach as well. •Lock it up. Consider storing prescription medicines in a locked box or medicine cabinet. •Dispose of medications. Your pharmacist or local police station can advise you on how to safely dispose of expired or unused medications. •Think like a child. Take care with any medicine that could be confused as food or candy, including cannabis edibles, gummy vitamins, colorful pills, etc. •Don’t forget about visitors. Stash visitors’ purses, bags and coats out of reach. •Put it away. Tighten caps and put medicine away immediately after each use. Educate your kids It’s hard to reason with a two-year-old with the climbing skills of a pint-sized Spiderman, but talking to your kids early and often about the dangers of medications may be the key to keeping them safe. Be sure to include over the counter (OTC) medications including vitamins and supplements in the conversation – just because something is colorful, gummy or in the shape of their favorite cartoon character does not mean it is safe. Your kids should know that they are never to touch or taste any medication that has not been handed to them by you. As they grow, you can expand the conversation beyond safety of medications in the home to include the dangers of abusing prescription, OTC and illegal drugs. Use medications safely Accidental ingestion isn’t the only danger when it comes to medications in the home. The products you choose and how you dispense them are vital in ensuring your children’s health and safety. Let’s use acetaminophen (i.e., Tylenol) as an example. One of the most common OTC medicines parents provide to their children is also one of the most overdosed. Why? Let’s say you buy liquid acetaminophen in concentrated drops for infants. You use the provided dropper to give the recommended dosage to your 6-month-old, but your six-year-old also has a fever, and since she is bigger and older, you give her a spoonful. It’s a common scenario, but different formulas, strengths, and dosage instructions for different ages makes it a dangerous one. In this case, the six-year-old received far too much of highly-concentrated acetaminophen. Acetaminophen can be safe and effective when you follow the directions on the package, but too much can cause nausea and vomiting and even liver failure or death. Be prepared You can be the most protective parent in the world, and kids will still find a way to get into mischief. All you can do is take precautions and be prepared in case of emergency. Start by talking to your pharmacist about any questions you may have about the prescriptions, OTC medications, and vitamins/supplements you and your children take so that you fully understand the benefits and risks. Then save the Poison Control help number (1-800-222-1222) in your cell phone and keep it posted in your home. You may never need it, but you will be glad you have it close at hand if you ever do. Nothing herein constitutes medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or is a substitute for professional advice. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other medical professional if you have questions or concerns about a medical condition.

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Investing In Rockingham Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quality of Life Once Upon A Time Fairytale Parties held their Ribbon Cutting on April 1. They are located at 428 B W. Kings Hwy., Eden. Kaitlyn Harris, 17 has opened her very own event space and party service. They offer event space, characters, and many options for themed birthday parties! Call her today at 336-520-0381

Commissioners honor citizens with awards First Responders OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for Selfless Spirit While en route to assist a 9-1-1 emergency on Nov. 18th, Rockingham County Evans Paramedic Steve Evans and EMT Damion Lee's EMS vehicle was suddenly hit by a car. Both vehicles went down an embankment and received considerable damage. The first responders were in pain due to injuries from the accident; surveyed their own personal well being; and assessed the person in the other car had received more serious injuries. So they immediately left their vehicle to render aid to the one with the worst injuries in the other vehicle. All three involved required medical treatment at a local hospital due to the collision. The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners presented an OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD to Steve Evans and Damion Lee for their selfless, caring spirit. Even though they were in pain and injured, these first responders sought to lend medical attention to the person in the accident who had more serious injuries. Commissioners thanked the first responders for their compassion for citizens in need and presented the award to Evans.

Awards to Braxton Iliff & First Responders for Life-Saving Efforts

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The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners presented an Outstanding Achievement Award to Braxton Iliff of Stoneville. Braxton received this recognition for working with Rockingham County Emergency Services on Jan. 18th, while help save his brother's life. A car accidentally fell on Shelby Iliff at his

Braxton Iliff (left) recognized for saving brothers life with 1st Respondors who helped in the rescue.

worksite, so Braxton used a jack to move the car off his brother. Then, Braxton did CPR on Shelby that he remembered seeing on YouTube, until EMS arrived to continue trying to save Shelby's life. Known as the Miracle Man, Shelby, was unresponsive for 10-minutes, and first responders said his rescue, revival, and recuperation were miraculous.

Outstanding Teamwork Award to First Responders The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners thanked First Responders for Outstanding Teamwork on Jan. 18th, in helping to save the life of Shelby Iliff of Stoneville. Commissioners singled out the team of first responders who came to the rescue of Shelby after a car fell on him at work. Emergency Services Director Rodney Cates explained how Shelby's brother moved the car off his brother and started CPR, but a team of various first responders assisted during the rescue, revival and transporting process. Those thanked included Rockingham County 9-1-1, Rockingham County EMS Crews, and Shiloh Fire Dept. First Responders. These seasoned first responders called this case amazing and miraculous. All of the awards and thank-you's were given by County Commissioners during the March 18th Board meeting.

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Mosquitoes predicted to be a problem this year Contrubuted by the Rockingham County Health Department

For many Americans, mosquitoes are a year-round disturbance. These tiny, blood-thirsty insects will attach anywhere from head-to-toe, particularly during warmer months. They also carry diseases that can cause severe symptoms like fevers, diarrhea, vomiting, and even death. Diseases carried by mosquitoes kill more people than any other living species on Earth. According to Gates Notes, more than 700,000 people worldwide die in any given year as a result of the diseases these bugs carry. Where Do Mosquitoes Live? Part of the reason mosquitoes are so dangerous is that they thrive is warm temperatures. Their preferred temperature is anything above 70 degrees Fahrenheit, which means they can exist for some length on every continent in the world except for Antarctica. They primarily like to live in places that are warm throughout the year, have moist, tropical climates and/or have standing water. In tropical climates, mosquitoes can live and reproduce all year. If the temperature drops below 50 degrees Fahrenheit for an extended period of time, the mosquitoes become dormant until the cold spell is over. More rain means more standing water, which means more mosquitoes. Similar bouts of rain are expected in 2019, which will no doubt lead to similar increases in mosquito populations. These warmer and wetter conditions allow diseases that mosquitoes carry to be spread quicker and easier. Currently, different parts of the world are facing outbreaks of yellow fever, dengue, Zika and chikungunya, according to a Boston Children’s Hospital study. Many parts of the U.S. still don’t have substantial communities of the primary disease-carrying mosquitoes that exacerbate outbreaks and epidemics. Predicted weather for 2019 will affect the mosquito populations in the area. The southeastern United States, which includes Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Alabama, Tennessee, and more, is the wettest, warmest part of the country. It’s a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes because it’s warm most, if not all, of the year. The types of mosquitoes in the Southeast include: • Yellow fever mosquito • Asian tiger mosquito • Southern mosquito • Northern house mosquito Mosquito season has already begun, and ends in mid-October or Early November Mosquito forecast slightly above average mosquito population 2019 Mosquito Forecast for the Southeast In 2019, it’s expected that these mosquito populations will be average or slightly above average. This is due to a wetterthan-normal outlook for the summer as well as temperatures

that will be average or slightly above average, according to the National Weather Service. Mosquito season will start around mid-February to early April, depending how far north your state is in the region. For example, South Florida’s mosquito season will have started in February while Tennessee’s mosquito season will start around the beginning of April

once the temperatures are more consistently warm. In the Southeast, mosquitoes may never become dormant, especially in Florida. However, if there are any stretches (a week or two) where the temperature drops below 50 at night, then mosquitoes will die down until the following year. This happens around mid-October or early November in this region.

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O n g o i n g E v e n t s o f I n t e re s t For Your Health... EDEN DRUG CLASSES OFFERED All Classees are FREE: • Eden Drug’s Heart Healthy classes are held monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 10:00 at the Senior Center on Orchard Drive in Eden. • Diabetic Nutrition Classes are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 3:00 at Eden Drug’s Ed. Center located at 107 West Stadium Drive in Eden. • Diabetic Wellness Classes are held monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 3:00 at Eden Drug’s Ed. Center located at 107 West Stadium Drive in Eden. • TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) Mon. at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Ch., 233 Stadium Dr. Eden. www. tops.org or call 1-800-YEA-TOPS. or 919-621-3613. Laurasgw@gmail.com Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057. • UNC ROCKINGHAM HEALTH CARE (formerly Morehead Hosp.) FREE of Charge.

CHRONIC DISEASE CARE • Parkinson's Support Group Call 336-627-8510 for dates and times • HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 AM • WMYN AM 11am & 7pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday • FREE CLASSES FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS UNC Rockingham Health Care. 117 E.Kings Hwy. Eden, NC 27288 • EVERY BABY SHOULD MAKE A GRAND ENTRANCE! Designed to help you through the labor and delivery process, Free and held in UNC Rockingham Health Center’s Downstairs Classroom. Register (336) 623-9711 ext. 1712399. You will be asked to leave a message with your name, number, due date, email and health provider's name.

Support Groups • Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Support Group - Meets every 2nd Tuesday of month 11am - 1pm at Wellness Center inside Laynes Pharmacy, 509 Van Buren Rd. , Eden. Visit on Facebook: #gotpain.

• Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Tuesday • “A Vision for You” Group – 6:00 pm St. Thomas Episc. Church, 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville (336) 349-3511 Wednesday • Sparrow Group - 8:00pm William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St., Reidsville (800)591-6474 • “Circle of Love” Group - 8:00 pm Open Discussion - UNC Rockingham Health Center (fomerly Morehead Hospital) 117 E. Kings Hwy., Eden (336) 623-9711 Thursday • Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Friday • “A Vision for You” Group – 8:00 pm Open Discussion, St. Thomas Epi. Ch.. 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville 349-3511 Saturday • 12 Changes Group – 9:00 am Life Changes Bldg., 7586 NC Hwy 770, Eden (336) 623-8584 • Serenity Group – 11:00 am William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St. – Reidsville (800)591-6474 • Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presb. Church 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Sunday Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presb. Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 ALANON Thursday • Draper Al-Anon Group - 7:00 pm First United Methodist Church 130 Main Street - Draper • Madison-Mayodan Group – 8:00 pm Episcopal Church of the Messiah 114 S. 2nd Ave. – Mayodan Sunday Paths to Recovery – 7:00 pm Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr. - Reidsville ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. MONTHLY DANCE - 2nd Thurs. of every month. Rockingham Wellness Center, 570 S. Van Buren, Laynes Bldg 6:30 pm - 8 pm. Call 336-552-8576 • ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn Call for date & times. South Day Room. Registration not required. 336-951-4674.

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Fire Dept. Must be in high school and have a NC license. Call 336-635-2233. SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), crafts, snacks and social activities. Call Brenda Moore at 336-623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m. MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 or - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712

Meetings & Classes SPECIAL NEEDS FRIENDS GROUP & CHURCH GROUP First Baptist Church of Madison 110 Franklin Street Madison, NC Special Needs Friends Group meet every other Saturday Special Needs Church meet every other Sunday with activites for Special Needs Population any age or challenges: Crafts, Videos, Music, Games, Parties, Fieldtrips, Parent Support , Learning Experiences and most importantly lots of Friends and Fellowship in a safe Bully free environment. Siblings are welcome! CONTACT: text Teresa Julian 336-257-0580 or email : julianteresa1@gmail.com or facebook.com/ groups/Activites4specialneedsfamiles TRIAD DAYLILY FANS UPCOMING PROGRAMS Held at Earthfare, 2965 Battleground Ave. Greensboro. Join us, the Triad Daylily Fans for our June 22, 2019, 24pm, Saturday for The Second Annual Daylily Flower Show. ENTER YOUR garden Daylily between 8-10am. FREE Admission Open's 1 pm -4:45pm and Daylily Plant Sale. Held at Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 2005 New Garden Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410 Please visit our 107 Curated Daylily Gardens in the Tanger Family Bicentennial Gardens, 1100 Hobbs Rd, Greensboro (Friendly Center Area) See: http://arcg.is/1mC0DC WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church 1308 NC-65 Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB At the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday of month - 7pm Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB Bethany area meets on 1st Tuesday at 6:30 in Fellowship Hall of the Comers Chapel Bapt.Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA - Meets the 3rd Tuesday of month at Fursty's Rest. on Freeway Dr. in Reidsville at 6:30 pm. RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB 3rd Sat. of every month at 9:30 am for snacks, 10 am. Rock. Co. Republican Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville. RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. 708 Barnes St., Reidsville (Salvation Army Gym.) 434-203-3050 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am. THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807 ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC

Military Groups • ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League - All Marines, active/inactive, Navy Corpsmen and Navy Chaplins that served with FMF Marine Units and Spouses. 2nd Thur. of

each mo. Eat 6pm, meet 7 pm at the Agriculture Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth. Joe Zanetti 336-623-6779 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan . Rock. Co. Post. The 2nd Sat. at 11 am. Post CDR. David Bray: 336-601-7176 • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS 2nd Sat. of month at 9:30 AM at Post Building, 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan. American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle welcome. Bill Morey 276-340-5091 or billmoreyf1@gmail.com • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO. 2nd Monday. Chapter 63 -Ag. Bldg. at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School. Room 180) Social 6 pm, meeting 7 pm. Transportation for veterans VA appts if needed. (336) 3496040. Need Volunteers (336) 394-0080. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Thursdays of Month at 7PM at the legion. Call Curtis Pierce at 336-6239481 leave message. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, 2nd Sat. of month 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave message. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY - New info: 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral in Reidsville. Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • VFW POST 8297- 2nd Sat. of month at 961 Church St. Ext., Reidsville, 10am. Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 -1st Tuesday of month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan, 7 PM. Donald Bien,CDR 336-548-3431. • A PLACE TO SHARE EXPERIENCES... 3rd Sat. of month 8am - until. Freeman Wood Crafters 413 Church St (Near traffic circle). Eden. Park at the Three Rivers Outfitter follow signs. Call ahead: 336-573-9900. Handicapped access available, No bathrooms and no temperature control.

Community Help GOODWILL CAREER CENTERS GED, Computer Skills Classes, Employability Skills Classes, Job Leads, Network Room, Resume Assistance Eden –336-623-3007 Reidsville – 336-637-1010 Mayodan – 336-949-4849 MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY • SALVATION ARMY -Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:45 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden • MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time. Anyone 60 +, Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact 336-623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., Mayodan - 336-445-9840 • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE 201 N. Washington Ave. Reidsville, NC 336-349-9757 • ROCKINGHAM RESCUE MISSION 618 Early Avenue, Eden 336-623-2133 Tues., Wed. & Thurs 11:00-12:30 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am 1pm Stoneville Pent. Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

Ongoing Events DANCE - LARRY J’S 1201 Old Leaksville Rd., Ridgeway, Va. Friday’s feature the House Rockers as well as others (see ad opposite page) Saturdays - Various Guest Bands Doors Open 6pm, Music 7pm - 9:45pm No Alcohol • Smoke Free Concessions Available Adults $6 Donation, 12 & Under Free For Info Contact Wayne at 276-956-1337 or 276-340-6212 "ART IN THE GARDEN" A conversation on how our community can develop an art center in Eden. We have a Public Facebook Group .facebook.com/groups/1033311406690931/) with an ongoing discussion.

Church Events “Church Events” is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more. For up to 10 Lines (or less) the fee is $10 The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month and online, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them. Call 336-627-9234 and ask for Elizabeth or Lisa.

REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Complete, Free recovery program meeting at ROBERTS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Every Friday evening 7-9, Ph. 336-344-5083 203 Memorial Baptist Church Rd. Stoneville NC 27048 www.robertsmemorialbaptistchurch.org Why Are You Still Addicted? We can Help. • SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 The Boulevard, Eden • 336-635-2277 Thursday Service 6:30pm - Biblical Learning / Bible Study Saturday 6:30pm - Worship Service Saturday, May 11th @ 6:30pm - Mothers Day Celebration Dinner will be served. Each lady to receive a gift. Saturday, May 18th @ 6:30pm Water of Life Ministries. Free Give Away of Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Dish Washing Liquid, Gatorade, Varieties of Water and Non-prerishables. Now accepting volunteers for our Children’s Ministry for Thursday and Saturdays • EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Eden Baptist Church The Church With A For You! 320 The Boulevard ~ Eden, NC Specialized Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. Children & Youth Programs 7 p.m. 336-623-3515; www.EdenBaptistChurch.org • REDEMPTION ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH 2131 Hwy. 14, Reidsville, NC 27320 • 336-420-8805 Pastor D.L. Bray • Youth Pastor Luke Bray #RevivallnReidsville • Van Ministry • Ladies & Mens Ministry • Youth Ministry • Food Pantry Mininstry Sunday School 10am / Sunday AM Worship 11AM Sunday Evening 5pm / Wed. Night 7pm Preaching from the King James Bible

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Events of Interest • SECOND DOWNTOWN FRIDAYS Music at Mural Park, family activities, food, and City Cruise: classic and show cars and trucks in Reidsville’s nostalgic downtown. Cars and stars from Reidsville’s ToyMakerz even made an appearance. Sponsored by Team Reidsville, the Reidsville Downtown Corporation, and the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce CASCADE COM. CENTER DANCE 621 (3561 Huntington Trail) Cascade Virginia. Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions avail. Music Friday night from 7-10 pm by Cascade Express with Eddy Irving & Friends and Bluegrass the 1st and 3rd Sat. THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. - Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam 6:15PM, Doors Open 7 p.m. Also Saturdays at

“The Barn” Music at 7:00 PM. Call Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AT JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville Saturday 6pm, Dance at 7pm. No Alcohol, smoke free. Adults $5 don., Under 11 free. SENIOR DANCES -REIDSVILLE EVENTS CENTER - Downtown Reidsville @ 223 S. Scales St. 7-9:30pm Thur. - Classic Country: City Limits Band Bob or Myra Tudor 336-342-6770. VFW WEEKLY DANCE Every Thursday 7pm - 10pm Live Music, Refresh. Avail. • No Alcohol $5 donation at door - VFW Bldg., 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan, NC STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY – Tuesdays at Reidsville

– Wednesdays at Madison-Mayodan – Thursdays at Eden – Fridays at Stoneville 10:30 am with Miss Rachel Stories, songs, dancing and more! Story time is geared for those under 5 years of age and their caregivers. It is always free to attend. Contact Miss Rachel at rshaw@co.rockingham.nc.us MADISON CRUISE-IN Downtown Madison - 1st Friday Night May - Oct 5:00pm - 8:00pm 50-50 Proceeds go to Hospice of Rockingham County STONEVILLE FARMERS MARKET Saturdays from 8-12 at the corner of Henry & Main Streets.

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Greensboro May 5, 201919 - 2-4pm, Award Winning Photographer, Ken Cobb will share his 'Cutting Edge' photography with Tips and Secrets! Ntl ADS, Region 15 NC & SC, and local club competitions! Handout. PIEDMONT POTTERY FESTIVAL Our 17th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival is set for Saturday, June 1 in Kingsway Plaza from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Applications are available at ExploreEdenNC.com. ROCKINGHAM SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION SUMMER CAMP Register now for Rockingham County's Soil & Water Conservation SUMMER CAMP, July 8-11th, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in Rockingham County, NC. Register Now. Youngsters will enjoy conservation education, fishing, hiking, and kayaking. There is a $20 registration fee. Contact Soil & Water Conservation, 525 NC Hwy. 65, Suite 100; phone 336.342.8260 or email cwatkins@co.rockingham.nc.us

• LOCAL AUTHORS’ NIGHT Reidsville Library 6:30 pm - 8pm Anne Cassebaum, Lisa Fuller, Ginny Brooks, Gloria Pegram. Books Available for purchase/signing. Refreshments by the Friends of the Library.

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• SATURDAY, MAY 4TH • BLACK TIE & BLUE JEANS FUNDRAISER Rockingham Pregnacy Care Center - First Presb. Church, 582 Southwood Dr., Eden. It’s not just a date - It’s a date that makes a difference. Food, Fun, Silent and Live Auctions. Free but limited seating. Call 336-623-5540 to reserve space. • HOOKED ON FISHING DERBY - 9 am Registration, 9:30 Fishing begins, 11am Fishing Ends. Fireman’s Hut Pond located on Smith Ares Road near Eden Drive In. Kids 4-12 (must be accompanied by adult) Sponsored by the Eden Parks and Rec. Dept. Door prizes and awards given. • RUN FOR THE ROSES - Help Incorporated: Center Against Violence is celebrating the 10th Annual Run for the Roses. All proceeds to benefit the new SquareOne Family Justice Center. Tickets are $40 and available by calling Help Inc. at 336-342-3331 or from New Beginnings in Reidsville, New Beginnings Too in Eden and Nouveau Beginnings in Madison. Cheer for their favorite thoroughbred at post time, have the opportunity to bid on fabulous silent auction items, enjoy a full buffet and dance the night away with the music of the Impacts!

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• OINK & ALE - Oink & Ale. Featuring the band ON THE BORDER – THE ULTIMATE EAGLES TRIBUTE. We would love to feature some of our local barbecue cookers that day as well. Please call Cindy Adams at 336612-8049 or email cadams@edennc.us if interested in being a part of the event.

• FRIDAY, MAY 17TH • AARON MANUEL CRUISE 5-8 pm This event runs April through September, the 3rd Friday of each month.

• SATURDAY, MAY 18TH • TEAM COMMUNITY CELEBRATION! 3-8 p.m. Market Square, Reidsville. Followed by a FREE Movie Music Dance Food Games. Featured Band: Michael Bennett Project. • UWRC FAST 4 TOURNAMENT at the Eden Family YMCA 301 S. Kennedy St. Eden. Meals, snacks, drinks, T-Shirts, and awards will be provided for players. Concessions available. For Registration Form email casey@uwrockingham.org or call UWRC@336-342-7768. Rain date June 1st.

• THURSDAY, MAY 23RD • SPRING GROWN & GATHERED - Exciting News! We have added a second Grown & Gathered event this year due to the popularity of last year. Our spring event will be held along the Canal at the beautiful Spray Mercantile. Our late summer event will be Thursday, August 15 in the brand new barn located at the Wright Memorial Event Center. So exciting! Tickets will be available soon, but mark your calendars now!

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• SATURDAY, MAY 25TH • Eden Parks & Rec. Music and Cruiz In at Freedom Park. The last Saturday monthly through September. Cars roll at in at 5:30 and the music by GT & Misti (pop) will begin at 6:30 at Kiwanis Amphitheartre. Free! Concessions available. Enjoy Cornhole, 50/50 drawing, door prizes and more.

• SUNDAY, MAY 26TH • ANNUAL VETERANS MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE at the Rockingham County Veterans Park in Wentworth at 2:00. Reading of names of all the veterans who have passed away since May 2018 - May 1st of 2019. Presentation of the colors by the Rockingham County ROTC. Patriotic music, laying of the wreath, 21 gun salute and Taps by the Rockingham County Honor Guard. Everyone is invited.

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• SATURDAY JUNE 1ST • PIEDMONT POTTERY FESTIVAL - New Location: Our 17th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive (Behind Walmart), Eden. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Applications are available at ExploreEdenNC.com. You do not want to miss it!

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Teachers of the Year • Ms. Vivian Moore instructs the Health Sciences I, and Health Sciences II programs, as well as being the Program Coordinator and instructor of Nursing Fundamentals at Reidsville High School. Vivian received and Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree from RCC, with a 4.0 GPA! In addition to her classroom duties Vivian is also certified in CPR & First Aid, AED certified, and is on the Crisis Team, PBIS, and SIT. She is also the Department Chair of Career and Technical Education (CTE). "I get to combine my two loves. Love of healthcare and love of teaching. I have been teaching for 12 years and I love it. The class motto is 'teamwork makes the dream work'." While raising her children, Vivian went back to college and earned her Nursing Degree. But, as she listened everyday about how her daughter loved her teacher and learning, she thought, "how great

it must it be to be able to teach a child and impart a love for the subject and an excitement about the subject." Because of her daughter's love for school and encouragement from her nurse friends, she began thinking about teaching. She saw a listing at Reidsville High School for an Allied Healthcare position, applied, and got the job. "Many people ask me why did you give up the money of nursing to become a low paid teacher. I responded that I don't feel like I have lost anything. I have watched as my students have become Nurse Aides, Nurses, Physical Therapists, etc... I love them and truly feel like they love me. I hope to keep teaching for many years." • Ms. Signe Holley is a 4th grade teacher at Douglass Elementary School. This is her second Teacher of the Year award! The first was also earned at Douglas, where she has taught from the start of her career. Signe grew up in a tiny mountain town in Colorado, graduated from Marietta College, in Marietta, Ohio with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Minor in Psychology, also earning a Reading Endorsement

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(K-12). She has a Masters of Education in Elementary Education from Elon University. She has also participated in the three summer Cohort programs. In addition, to teaching she has served as a mentor to many beginning teachers, been part of multiple teams, including School Improvement, PBIS, and AR. "I routinely use technology that not only motivates students, but also make students think critically and creatively. I also push students for explanations, constantly asking, 'why, or how do you know'." Signe's fifth grade teacher was her primary inspiration to become a teacher. Through her instruction, Signe grasped that learning was a process which could be exciting and fun. Recently, she's been able to team-teach, allowing her to focus more time and effort into just math and science. Because of this, Signe feels that she is a better math and science teacher. "I use a wide variety of teaching methods, incorporating various grouping models and activities. Because of her multiple method approach, her students consistently exceed expected growth in math and EOG scores. She is a recipient of the Teacher Legislated Performance Bonus for the county and state, scoring at the top 25% for both county and state according to EVAAS scores. Her goal as an educator is to reach all of her students. She seems to be doing just that! • Ms. Rebecca Martin is a kindergarten teacher at Lincoln Elementary School. She attended Reidsville High School and graduated from UNC-G with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She began teaching in Rockingham County in 1997 at Happy Home Elementary. Rebecca has been teaching at Lincoln since 2000. She has taught kindergarten since the beginning. Besides teaching in her classrondm, Rebecca also serves on the School Improvement Team, the MTSS Team, and is the Connect Team Grade Level Chair. "I see my greatest contributions and accomplishments at the end of each school year when I look at the growth my kindergarteners have made. When I think of a great teacher, Mrs. Lippard, my second grade teacher, is the

image I see. I remember thinking, when I grow up, I want to be a teacher just like Mrs. Lippard." Rebecca loves teaching and working with children. She feels that working with young children requires a passion for teaching,me lot of patience, and flexibility. As a teacher, she says "I want each child to strive to do their best and I positively encourage them each step of the way. I think in order to get children motivated and successful in their education, requires getting to know your students and their interests. I want all of my students to feel like they are in a warm and welcoming environment. For many students kindergarten is their first school experience and I want the to be one where they will want to continue to learn and be the best they can be." • Ms. Jennifer Flynt is a National Board Certified Career & Technical Education teacher at High School. This is her second Teacher of the Year award with her first being for 2009-2010. Jennifer teaches Principles of and Human Services. Parenting & Child Dvelopment, Food and Nutrition I, and Food and Nutrition II. Jennifer graduated from Mt. Airy High School, graduated from Appalachian State University with BS in Health Promotion with a minor in Food & Nutrition, and another minor in Business. She attended NC A&T University for her educational coursework needed to obtain the NC Teaching Certification. She has been teaching 18 years in Rockingham County, starting at Morehead High School in Aug. 2000. She transferred to McMichael in Spring of 2002 and has been there ever since. She also is the lead mentor for beginning teachers. SADD Club adviser, and the athletic first responder. Some of Jennifer's proudest moments are seeing struggling students walk across the stage when many times they do not think that they ever will. Jennifer's mother inspired her to apply for the teaching position, saying that "you never know if it's going to be something you like unless you try." We need to thank Jennifer's mom! Jennifer believes that "everyone can learn if you believe in them, encour-

age them, and support them." Her advice to a beginning teacher is "be patient and understand that every student is different and that they all do not learn the same. Be creative in how you present information. Be enthusiastic - students are more apt to follow your lead when you yourself believe in what you are doing. Have a sense of humor and enjoy what you do!" Jennifer must enjoy w.hat she does; she has two Teacher of the Year awards to show for it. • Ms. Tiffany Finney currently teaches 8th Grade English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies at Western Rockingham Middle School. She is originally from the Asheville area, but moved to Summerfield when she was in the 4th grade. Tiffany graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education (K-8) and a Concentration in English. She has Elementary Education (K6) and English (7-12) certifications. Tiffany, along with two other teachers, are integrating ELA and Social Studies together and teaching these classes in a coteaching model. This is something new for Rockingham County. Additionally, Tiffany is one of the leaders for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club, Autism Team Member, and was recently a presenter at the NCMLE Conference. She has also previously served on the School Improvement Team. "Seeing my students become inquisitive thinkers and developing global awareness is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching for me. I want my students to change the world and I know that they one day will." Tiffany has know since she was very young that she wanted to be a teacher. Her first pupils were her dolls! An argumentative Writing Professor in college truly inspired her, and she tries to do the same for her students. "I try to motivate them to be the best that they can be in everything they do. I want them to know that their choices represent who they are. I want them to be aware that the world is theirs. They can do whatever they want to do." Tiffany is guiding them to their future!

Waste Management to Cease Curbside Recycling in Eden and Reidsville Waste Management plans to cease offering curbside recycling in both Eden and Reidsville at the end of June. This will directly affect those citizens who voluntarily signed up for the service and have been paying the associated collection cost. Waste Management currently offers the curbside recycling service as a component of their current franchise agreement with Rockingham County. According to a representative with Waste Management, Eden currently has 371 homes participating in the bi-weekly voluntary curbside recycling program at a current rate of $3.93 per month.

According to our Billing and Collections Division, there are an approximate 5,914 residential solid waste customers in Eden. The 371 homes participating in the current program represent approximately 6.27% of our total residential solid waste customers. According to Waste Management, the recycling market is at a very low point right now and the current contract is no longer sustainable. They informed us they are losing money every day at $3.93 per home. They wrote, “As you can imagine, it would be approximately $9.00 per home or more

for MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) collection. As stated, the only difference now for recycling is that it costs even more to service”. They went on to state, “basically, recycling routes utilize the same truck cost, driver cost and now a higher end cost due to processing and a lack of marketing potential. Fortunately, the City of Eden has its recycling center that is located at 123 Mebane Bridge road that will accept recyclable materials for all Eden residents who would like to continue recycling moving forward.

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Nuisance Ordinance enforcement this Spring The Eden Planning and Inspections Department is responsible for enforcing the Nuisance Ordinance for the City of Eden. As Spring gets into full bloom, the telephones will begin to ring with people complaining about their neighbors’ yards. The City Code is very specific about what is or is not a nuisance. Here is a list of Conditions Constituting Public Nuisances as set out in Chapter 6 of the Eden City Code: (A) The uncontrolled growth of noxious weeds, noxious weeds and grass or noxious weeds and other vegetation to a height in excess of 12 inches on the entire parcel of any property that is or has been developed except any portion of the property that has been proven to be in use for any current, permitted agricultural operation. (B) The accumulation of animal or vegetable matter that is offensive by virtue of odors or vapors or by the inhabitance therein of rats, mice, snakes or vermin of any kind. (C) The collection of garbage, food waste, animal waste, or any other rotten or putrescible matter of any kind in an open space.

City thanks participants in Health Fair The City of Eden wants to thank the following individuals, businesses and organizations for participating in the City of Eden 2019 Employee Health Fair on March 22: Advantage Hearing & Audiology, Aging Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County, AVON – Helga Gillespie, American Red Cross, Bayada Nurses, The Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund, Boston Life, Boys & Girls Club of Eden, Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, Rockingham Wellness Center, Eden Chiropractic, Eden Drug, Eden Fire Department, Eden Parks & Recreation Department, Eden Police Department, Eden Public Library, Eden Rescue Squad, Edward Jones Investments, Family Dental, Family Eye Care, MADD, Help Inc., Center Against Violence, Help Inc., Human Trafficking, Hoot "N" Honey, Rockingham County Humane Society, Layne's Family Pharmacy, UNC Rockingham Health Care, PCHCA, Pinnacle Benefit Resources/Lincoln National Life Insurance/Superior Vision, Prudential 401K, Rockingham Chiropractic, Rockingham County Center - NC Cooperative Extension, Royalty Health & Wellness Resources, State Employees’ Credit Union, Wright Rehabilitation, Subway sandwich shop, United Way, Walmart Vision Center, Wells Fargo and YMCA. Thank you all for taking the time out of your busy schedules to share your knowledge and resources with us!

(D) The accumulation of rubbish, trash, junk or combustible items, causing or threatening to cause the accumulation of stagnant water or causing or threatening to cause the inhabitance therein of mosquitos, harmful insects, rats, mice, snakes or vermin of any kind. (E) The open storage of any ice box, refrigerator, stove, water heater, freezer, other similar large appliances, glass, scrap building materials, building rubbish, debris or similar items. (F) The obstruction of public streets, highways or alleys. (G) The accumulation of dead trees, fallen sections of tree trunks, tree limbs or tree stumps not removed within thirty (30) days after it has acquired a situs on the property. This shall not apply to accumulations of less than two cubic yards or to natural accumulations on never developed parcels of land when such parcels are larger than two (2) acres and such natural accumulation is not within fifty (50) feet of adjoining developed property. (H) Conditions which block, hinder, or obstruct in any way the natural flow of branches, streams, creeks, surface waters, ditches, or drains. Conditions that cause obstructions in stream channels or the floodways of streams that may impede the passage of water during rain events whether such obstructions are natural or man-made. The actions of the city to abate these obstructions shall not create nor increase the responsibility of the city for the cleaning or maintenance of the stream, or for flooding of the stream. In addition, actions by the city to clear obstructions from a stream shall not create in the city any ownership in the stream, obligation to control the stream, or affect any otherwise existing private property right, or entitlement regarding the stream. (I) Swimming pools that cause or threaten to cause the accumulation of stagnant water or cause or threaten to cause the inhabitancy therein of mosquitoes, harmful insects, rates, mice,

snakes or vermin. (J) Conditions that injure or cause discomfort to the community at large, endanger life, generate disease, have a detrimental effect on the public health, safety and welfare. Most of the inspections made by the Planning and Inspections Department are done based on citizen complaints. However, some are written up based on an inspector’s observation. The City Council has encouraged the Department to be more aggressive with doing sweeps of areas in the City looking for violations in an effort to clean up the City. When a complaint is received, an inspector will go out to the property to confirm that there is, in fact, a violation of the Nuisance Ordinance. City Staff does not take the word of people calling in to the office concerning the alleged violation. If the property is in violation of the Ordinance, a Notice of Violation is mailed to the property owner(s) by certified mail and first class mail and a copy is posted on the property. The owner(s) has 15 days to abate the violation. If the violation is not abated, City Staff or a thirdparty contractor will be sent to the property to remove the violation. A bill for the cost of the staff doing the work plus an administration fee is billed to the property owner and becomes a lien on the real property. Several property owners with multiple parcels have used the City of Eden as a lawn maintenance service in the past so the City increased the fees charged for mowing high grass. The minimum fee for the first violation of grass over 12 inches tall is $100.00 plus the $50.00 administration fee. The fee for all subsequent abatements of the same property is $300.00 plus an administration fee of $100.00. For all other nuisance violations, the fee is the cost of the City Staff or contractor plus an administration fee of $50.00 for the first violation and $100.00 for all subsequent violations.

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Rockingham Wellness Center - May The Rockingham Wellness Center is located inside of Layne’s Pharmacy at 509 South Van Buren Rd., Eden, NC. All events offered at Rockingham Wellness Center are open to the public and there is no charge to attend programs. (336) 778-3659 • Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches participants how to recognize the risk factors and warning signs of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, substance use disorders and selfinjury. The training teaches the skills and knowledge to help connect individuals experiencing a crisis with professional care. Date and Time: May 22, 2019 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm • Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE Act) – is a federal and state law that allows people with disabilities to save money for qualified expenses without it affecting their SSI, SSDI, or Medicaid benefits. Join a Member Engagement Specialist with Cardinal Innovations, as they explain the importance of this Act and the

potential benefits. Registration is required for this course and closes two business days before the class begins. Date and Time: May 7, 2019 from 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm • Secondary Trauma- The Conflict Resolution workshop will place emphasis on achieving compromise and collaboration in conflictual situations. The training will address why people act and/or react in specific ways, effective communication skills, problem-solving, and steps to deescalate in a crisis. Registration is required for this course and closes two business days before the class begins. Date and Time: May 21, 2019 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm • Guardianship 101- Course will cover basic facts about guardianship, assessment, and a guardian’s rights and responsibilities. This class is geared towards Mental Health and IDD Guardianship. Registration is required for this course and closes two business days before the class begins. Date and Time: May 9, 2019 from 6:00 pm 7:00 pm • Understanding Integrated

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Care- The future of healthcare is moving towards an integrated model which provides a bridge between medial and behavioral health. We hope this course will be a demonstration of ways to promote integrated care and the benefits of ensuring that our members with complex needs are receiving care that meets their overall needs. Registration is required for this course and closes two business days before the class begins. Date and Time: May 20, 2019 from 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm • Upward to Financial Stability- The participant will learn the basic principles of money. We will discuss why money’s important, how we get it, how we create good money habits, and how money management skills help us reach our goals for financial stability. This interactive workshop will be presented by Tim Simmons, Member Engagement Specialist with Cardinal Innovations. Registration is required for this course and closes two business days before the class begins. Date and Time: May 13, 2019 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm • Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)- What is WRAP? It is a program that helps individuals in identifying on what makes them well and creates a culture that encourages them to be an active participant in their own wellness. Come join us for a journey of learning how to help keep yourself well through fun activities and sharing in a safe environment. Registration is required for this course and closes two business days before the class begins. Date and Time: May 3, 2019 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Date and Time: May 7, 2019 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm • Cardinal Innovations Overview for Members- This introductory presentation assists members in learning what services are available through Cardinal Innovations Healthcare. Registration is required for this course and closes two business days before the class begins. Date and Time: May 28, 2019 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden’s Solid Waste Division will be closed Monday, May 27th, 2019 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.

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Manuel honored as Outstanding Volunteer in March The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners saluted Mildred Manuel of Stoneville as the Outstanding Volunteer of the Month in March. Commissioners highlighted Manuel's contributions to the local community at the March 18th, regular Board meeting, held at the Governmental Center in Wentworth. Board Chairman Reece Pyrtle said: "Mrs. Mildred Manuel from Stoneville is being recognized as our Outstanding Volunteer for March. Mrs. Manuel couldn’t be with us tonight, but I’d like to share a few things about her. Mrs. Manuel has volunteered her time for most of the 80 plus years she has called Rockingham County home. Many citizens know her from her dedication to delivering hot Meals-on-Wheels to those folks who can’t get out. She is also an active participant in the Senior Games; attends a variety of local senior programs; and is one of Stoneville Library’s favorite patrons. Mrs. Manuel is the definition of an Outstanding Volunteer in Rockingham County."

Commissioners Honor Elwanda H. Ensley as Outstanding Volunteer The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners honored Elwanda H. Ensley of Eden, as a Rockingham County Outstanding Volunteer, during the April 1st Board meeting in Wentworth. Board Chair Reece Pyrtle presented Ensley with a framed certificate and Vice Chair Mark Ricardson gave her a county lapel pin. Pyrtle and the Commissioners thanked Ensley for her dedicated service to various organizations in the community. She is an annual fixture at the Celebrate Veterans program; where not only does she maintain a contact list and help to solicit door prizes for the program, she also oversees the planning, preparation, and serving of the food. She is involved with the Grief Share program at Speedwell Presbyterian Church and helps the members with many other functions. Ensley donates her time and energy at the Wright Event Center in Eden, which gives a portion of its proceeds to help church youth programs. Enlsey has a special place in her heart for seniors. She takes time to talk with those who are lonely and always provides them with encouragement. For those who can no longer drive at night, she has become their chauffeur. She seeks out those in need and offers something better than money; she offers her time. There are not many people like Elwanda who will just sit and listen. That kind of person is priceless. Rockingham County Commissioners thanked Elwanda H. Ensley for being that kind of person.

Our Place Magazine launched Rockingham County’s Center for Economic Development, Small Business & Tourism and the Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) are pleased to launch Our Place-your guide to life in Rockingham County, NC. Our Place is a glossy, county-wide magazine that features more than 80 pages of articles, photos, information and ads that highlight the people, places and things that make Rockingham County a good place to live, do business and visit. “Our Place is designed to give people a quick glimpse of our entire county,” said Robin Yount, tourism manager. “It informs readers of the many good things happening in Rockingham County. It covers everything from our cities and towns, to education, our economy, small businesses, recreation, the arts, and so much more.” The magazine is free and will be distributed throughout the County in local businesses, hotels, Chambers, shops, restaurants and governmental offices. It will also be mailed in visitor packets to people requesting information about Rockingham County. Copies will also be available at all NC Welcome Centers, including the Piedmont-Triad Visitor’s Center on U.S. 29 in Pelham and in the Rockingham County Visitors Center, which is located in the Center for Economic Development, Small Business & Tourism at 425 NC 65 in Wentworth.. Our Place is a joint project of the Rockingham County Center for Economic Development, Small Business & Tourism and the Tourism Development Authority (TDA). The magazine

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Cracking down on Robocalls 2 In March Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored the bipartisan Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act. Amidst ever increasing numbers of robocall scams, the TRACED Act gives regulators more time to find scammers, increases civil forfeiture penalties for those caught, promotes call authentication and blocking adoption, and brings relevant federal agencies and state attorneys general together to address impediments to criminal prosecution of robocallers who intentionally flout laws. “Virtually every North Carolinian knows what it’s like to be harassed with an endless barrage of robocalls,” said Senator Tillis. “That’s why I’m co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation that will crackdown on illegal robocalls and make it easier for federal and state law enforcement to prosecute scammers.” Summary of the TRACED Act: • Broadens the authority of the Federal Communications

Commission (FCC) to levy civil penalties of up to $10,000 per call who intentionally flout telemarketing restrictions. • Extends the window for the FCC to catch and take civil enforcement action against intentional violations to three years after a robocall is placed. Under current law, the FCC has only one year to do so, and the FCC has told the committee that “even a one-year longer statute of limitations for enforcement” would improve enforcement against willful violators. • Brings together the Department of Justice, FCC, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Commerce, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and other relevant federal agencies as well as state attorneys general and other non-federal entities to identify and report to Congress on improving deterrence and criminal prosecution at the federal and state level of robocall scams. • Requires providers of voice

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Arson attempt The Eden Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for an apparent attempted arson. On Saturday, April 6, 2019 Officers with the Eden Police Department responded to The United House of Prayer located at 400 Bridge St. after a report of a damaged window at the church. Upon checking the building minor charring was located near a broken window. The building sustained minimal damage. The incident is believed to have occurred between the evening hours of April 5 and the early morning hours of April 6. At this time there is no known motive for the incident. Anyone having additional information concerning the incident is asked to call Det. Eric Worley at the Eden Police Department at 336-623-9755 (24hr) or 336-623-9240 (Office). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can also call Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683.

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City Council honors Rockingham Rage The Reidsville City Council recognized members of the Rockingham Rage JV Basketball Team on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Reidsville City Hall for winning a national championship on Saturday, March 16. The following proclamation was read by Mayor Jay Donecker and presented to Coach Andy Woodson and members of the team: The Rockingham Rage JV Basketball Team, in only its second year of competition and led by Head Coach Andy Woodson, netted the FCHS 2019 JV Boys Division 3A National Championship, beating the SE Cardinals 59-52 on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia This Reidsville-based team comprised of all homeschooled students competed in the 24team JV division from through-

out the East Coast and exhibited outstanding athletic ability, resilience and endurance, bringing pride and recognition not only to Rockingham County but also to the City of Reidsville and its citizens; and, The Rockingham Rage Team holds practices an average of three times a week and competes locally at their home gym located at the Salvation Army on Barnes Street, working on the skills that helped them to earn the national title. Mayor Jay Donecker, on behalf of the Reidsville City Council, extended the city’s congratulations to the Rockingham Rage JV Basketball Team, coaching staff, parents and fans, wishing them future success in all their endeavors, both on and off the court.

The McInnis Clinic A Ribbon Cutting was held at The McInnis Clinic on Tuesday, April 2nd. City Councilwomen, Sherri Walker and Terresia Scoble, cut the ribbon alongside Primary Care Provider James Y. Kim, his wife and wonderful staff. The McInnis Clinic is located in Suite C at 1123 S. Main Street and they are accepting new patients. PG's Chicken & Biscuits A Ribbon Cutting was held at PG’s Chicken & Biscuits on Tuesday, March 19th to celebrate their recent remodeling. Councilman James Festerman cut the ribbon alongside City Council Members Donald Gorham and Sherri Walker. If you didn’t get to join us, please stop by and see their renovations. Freeway Dining Room - A Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening was held at Freeway Dining Room on Tuesday, April 9th. Mayor Jay Donecker, cut the ribbon alongside Owners Oven Bahena, his wife and Council Members, James Festerman, Donald Gorham, Sherri Walker and Terresia Scoble. For more and to see their menu, please go to www.shoprockinghamcounty. com/freewaydiningroom/.

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Animal Shelter's Fund the Shelter Campaign Please donate to our Fund the Shelter campaign. We have joined this campaign to raise funds to offset the cost of our annual Clear the Shelter event held in August. During Clear the Shelter we offer fee-waived adoptions for one day only in order to get as many dogs & cats adopted as we can during one of our busiest months of the year. Each adoption still includes spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations. Last year we adopted out 50 animals to loving forever homes. This year we would love to exceed that number and we need your help to cover the expense of this life-saving event. The fundraiser will end on May 9th. Please donate if you can. Every dollar helps us reach our goal. Even if you aren't able to donate, please share with your friends and family. The animals residing at the shelter cannot thank you enough for all of the support!! https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/ rockinghamcountyanimalshelter

Zero Tolerance for Litter Leadership throughout our cities, towns, county, law enforcement, and District Attorney have joined together to promote antilittering and to keep Rockingham County clean and beautiful. Along with zero tolerance for littering, watch for promotional materials to educate the community and encourage all stakeholders to preserve the natural, scenic beauty of Rockingham County. We are thankful and will maintain the beauty of Rockingham County's four rivers, two lakes, and two state parks. Please check out this message by key governmental leaders: https://youtu.be/ E79RGBuuBBw Eden City Council, in conjunction with the Board of County Commissioners of Rockingham County, North Carolina, supports a policy of Zero Tolerance For Litter and encourages all citizens to work together, stand firm against the act of littering, and to act responsibly for a cleaner community to preserve the natural beauty, quality of life and health of our community.

Create a Bookmark contest held 1st Annual "Create a Bookmark" contest was held in April 2019 sponsored by the Western Friends of the Library. Bookmark Design Templates were provided at the Madison Mayodan Library. The contest included age categories from Preschool, Child, Teen, and Adult. The theme for the bookmarks being "A Universe of Stories" (Summer Reading 2019). Winners will be announced Monday, May 20, 2019. For more information call the Madison Mayodan Library @ 336-5486553.

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Reidsville & Wentworth Roaming Around Reidsville By Angela G. Stadler, Public Information Officer - City of Reidsville

The month of May will showcase both some new, recurring and revamped events in the City of Reidsville. I love this time of year when Market Square starts gearing up for the season, and weekends start filling up with great, family-oriented activities. The first weekend in May provides a prime example. The ribbon cuttings for Reidsville’s newest downtown murals, previously scheduled for last month but rained out, will be held on Friday, May 3. The Reidsville Chamber of Commerce will cut the ribbon for the new mural adorning the front of the Reidsville Public Library, 204 West Morehead, at 5:30 p.m. Those attending will then travel down to the “Greetings from Reidsville” mural at the corner of Scales and Gilmer streets. Both of these beautiful murals were painted by Reidsville artist Mary E D Ryan. They are such a lovely addition to the Reidsville landscape. The same weekend, on Saturday, May 4, the Farmers Market at Market Square opens for the season. From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., you can come downtown and get those fresh veggies, baked goods and more that you’ve been waiting for over the cold, winter months. The Farmers Market has been a long standing tradition in Reidsville, and Market Square is the perfect venue for the market. And Fresh Bucks are back! Those with SNAP can double their benefits up to $20 a day. That’s good food for you and good news for your pocketbook. On Sunday, May 5, one of those new events takes place, also at Market Square. Come out and celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the City’s first ever F.A.B. Festival. F.A.B. stands for Food, Art & Brews. The Reidsville Downtown Corporation is sponsoring this free event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. All the proceeds will go to benefit the Downtown Corporation’s economic development efforts. The RDC is striving to make Reidsville’s down-

town a great destination not only for local residents but also for visitors as well. Add to the mix live music as well. At 12 noon, local musician Jacob Vaughan will provide listeners with a little bit of country. At 2 p.m. the Eden band “Against the Nights” will take the stage to share Christian Blues. The final musical act of the day will be the Megan Doss Band at 4 p.m., bringing a play list that includes Country, Pop and Classic Rock. With music, food, art and brews, it sounds like F.A.B. Festival should have something for everyone! The second weekend in May will kick start the Second Downtown Fridays series, which unfortunately got rained out in April. We are hoping for good weather this month for this revamped event. What was once the downtown cruise-ins has been expanded. As I noted last month, classic cars are still part of the night’s activities, but this revamped version is designed to appeal to the entire family. From 6-9 p.m. on May 10, Reidsville’s downtown streets will be closed not only for the vintage vehicles but also for family games, food trucks and music at Mural Park. It’s also a good night to visit some of our downtown restaurants and those shops that are open. This month kicks off the addition of a free movie at Market Square. The movie lineup is family friendly, and in May, the movie is Incredibles 2 so bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show. A special appearance is planned by ToyMakerz, the reality series filmed here in Reidsville with David Ankin and shown this season on the History Channel at 9 a.m. Sundays and on FYI on Saturdays at 10 p.m. The Second Downtown Fridays series continues through September. The events continue with the Team Reidsville CommUNITY Celebration on Saturday, May 18, at Market Square. This first ever celebration is the brainchild of the Reidsville Human Relations Commission. Years ago, the

HRC hosted a Multicultural Day for the community. Commission members had been discussing the need for a similar but different event since early 2018, according to committee chair Llewellyn Alexander Williams. “We wanted to bring people together in a unifying event,” explained Williams. He said they didn’t want to focus on one segment of the population but to create a celebration to help everyone learn more about the different ethnicities or cultures in the City of Reidsville and Rockingham County. The celebration will be held from 3-8 p.m. Music will be provided by the Michael Bennett Band, along with food and games. At the end of the night, enjoy a free showing of the movie, “Black Panther”. Interested in being a sponsor? You have until May 8th. Vendors must mail in their paperwork by May 1st. You can get the necessary forms by going to the City’s website, reidsvillenc.gov. In the Document Center, the forms can be found under 2019 Team Reidsville community celebration. So May is shaping up to be a busy month in Reidsville. Mark your calendar and try to join us for all the festivities. Also happening in May: • Every Monday and Wednesday: Fitness on the Square @ Market Square featuring Zumba from 6-7 p.m. This free class, sponsored by Annie Penn Hospital, begins May 6th. No rhythm required! • Every Tuesday and Thursday: Fitness on the Square @ Market Square, this time with Yoga from 6-7 p.m. Bring a mat or towel and water. Again, sponsored by Annie Penn Hospital, these classes start May 7th! • Saturday, May 11: The Reidsville Police Department hosts a Spring Rabies Clinic, sponsored by the Belmont Small Animal Hospital, behind the PD from 1:30-3 p.m. You are encouraged to bring your unvaccinated cat or dog to the clinic where Dr. Maudlin and his staff will vaccinate your pets for a fee of $7.00 cash each. Anyone who

Keystone Cops Cares returns better than ever! Attention All Moms! Grab your Mini Me and head over to the 7th Annual Keystone Cops Cares 2019 5K and Car Show. Keystone Foods, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, and the City of Reidsville Police Department are partnering to sponsor the seventh annual Keystone Cops Cares: Mom & Me event on Mother’s Day weekend. The event will take place on Saturday, May 11,

2019. In addition to our annual 5K, we will also be holding a 1 mile fun run/walk and a car show. All three will be held at beautiful Lake Reidsville again this year. This year Keystone Cops Cares is proud to sponsor Hospice of Rockingham County. Since 1987, Hospice of

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brings a current rabies certificate can receive a three-year vaccination for the same price. Do bring your dog on a leash and your cat in a carrying crate. • Saturday, May 11: Lake Reidsville will host a Single Bass Tournament (three-fish limit) from daylight until 3 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. Call the lake at 336-349-4738 for more details. • Saturday, May 11: Classic cars won’t just be seen in downtown Reidsville this month. The first Keystone Cops Cares, Mom & Me Car Show will be held at Lake Reidsville, 630 Water Works Road. If you want to bring your vintage vehicle, registration is $15 per car. If you want to see the show or bring a car, you must arrive on site by 7:50 a.m. since Waterworks Road will be closed from 7:50 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. for the 5K Run & Walk. Judging begins at 9 a.m., followed by the awards ceremony at 9:30 a.m. This is a rain or shine event that is open to the public. You can register by

going to https://jonesracingcompany.com/keystone/ and click register. This event is in conjunction with the 7th Annual Keystone Cops Cares, Mom & Me 5K Run & Walk sponsored by Keystone Foods, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department, the Reidsville Police Department and Reidsville Parks & Recreation. The 1-mile Fun Run starts at 8:10 a.m. with the 5K starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration is from 78 a.m. Profits from this event will benefit Hospice of Rockingham County. • Saturday, May 18: Lake Reidsville will hold a Crappie Fishing Tournament from daylight until 3 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Call the lake at 336349-4738 for more details. • Friday, May 31: The Reidsville Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring “Reidsville Night” at the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Tickets are on sale at the Chamber so get them soon!

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pice provider and are the only full-service hospice based in Rockingham County. They strive to have the highest quality of care and have chosen to be certified by the ACHC (Accreditation Commission for Health Care), this certification being recently renewed in 2018. Their services include in home care, care in assisted living facilities, longterm care facilities and in their 8-bed inpatient facility. Our 5K is certified by the US Track and Field. Run or walk around picturesque Reidsville lake. Course is completely paved, so strollers are welcome. The car show will be held in a lot specific for the car show, allowing for easy viewing of all the vehicles. There will be a raffle with fabulous prizes, including Yeti Coolers and various electronics. Raffle tickets are available for purchase before and during our event. Contact Cheryl Cook with Keystone Foods at (336) 3426601 to purchase tickets. WATER WORKS ROAD WILL CLOSE TO ALL VEHICLE TRAFFICE AT 7:50AM SHARP UNTIL 9:30AM for the 5K. Get to Lake Reidsville early so you don’t miss out! All participants for the car show and 5K need to get into the park before this time. Make all checks payable to Citizens Economic Development All proceeds directly benefit Rockingham Hospice Schedule (5K and 1 Mile) 7-8:00 AM Reg. 8:10 AM 1 Mile Start 8:30 AM 5K Start 9:30 AM 5K Awards Ceremony (will be adjusted based on last finisher’s time) Car Show: 7- 8:00 AM Reg./Check in---Water Works Road will close at 7:50am 9:00 AM Judging of the vehicles 9:30 Award Ceremony

Volunteer Cadets Pleasants, Smithey, and Branch from Morehead JROTC excavate a culvert at the Chinqua-Penn Walking Trail as a service project for the community.

Repairs Begin on Chinqua-Penn Trail Morehead JROTC Cadets Help Out After last fall’s storms, the popular Chinqua-Penn Walking Trail has needed significant repairs. The Friends of ChinquaPenn Walking Trail (FCPWT) are receiving help from a wide network of Rockingham County sources. NC Forest Service teams cut huge trees that Hurricane Michael slung across the trail, and funding from the Reidsville Area Foundation enabled overhanging branches to be removed and a flood-damaged surface to be smoothed out. A short boardwalk donated by Buck Purgason allows trail users to cross the deep chasm cut by rushing waters. On April 6 thirteen Morehead High School JROTC cadets answered the call for volunteer handwork to prepare for re-graveling the long roadway above the lower pond. Erosion had filled in the ditch alongside the roadway, and the seven culverts that carry water under the road had been completely blocked by soil, rocks, and leaves. Some of the culverts were so clogged that the cadets

had to dig very deep even to find where they began. After nearly three hours of aggressive digging and clearing debris, the ditch was excavated and the culverts reopened, ready to channel rainwater safely off the trail. Craig Cardwell, who volunteers with FCPWT, commented, “The cadets did a great job! Thanks to them, water from this week’s thunderstorm ran exactly where we wanted it to go.” The Friends of Chinqua-Penn Walking Trail thank these cadets for their commitment to the local community and their selfless contribution to users of our county’s only National Recreation Trail. Participating were ALPHA Company Cadets Murphy, Smithey, Martinez, Alvarez, and Branch; BRAVO Company Cadets Servin E., Lester, Jones, and Gauldin; and CHARLIE Company Cadets Leonard, Jarrell, Patton, and Pleasants, with support from Bradley Huff, Christopher Jeffries, and FCPWT Chair Lee Templeton.

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The Rockingham County Dept. of Engineering & Public Utilities led a group of Governmental employees on a special community project March 28th, beginning at the Governmental Center, 371 NC Hwy. 65, Reidsville, 27320. The group participated in an Adopt-A-Highway clean-up project that included the following areas: sections of NC Hwy. 65, NC Hwy. 87, County Home Rd., and Cherokee Camp Rd. This effort is part of County Government's strategic focus on the County's appearance, environmental enhancement, and zero tolerance for litter.

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Reidsville YMCA to Celebrate Healthy Kids Day The Reidsville Family YMCA is participating in Healthy Kids Day, a national Y initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids by hosting free community events this spring aimed at promoting activities to engage children physically and mentally.

It is important for children to develop healthy habits at a young age, especially given the childhood obesity epidemic in the United States. The CDC reports, “Nearly 1 in 5 schoolage children and young people (6 to 19 years) in the United States has obesity.” Obesity puts children at higher risk for long-term health problems like asthma and type 2 diabetes, as well as childhood social isolation and low self-esteem. Healthy Kids Day events encourage youth to step away from their sofas and video games and experience healthy activities in a fun setting.

Healthy Kids Day at the Reidsville Family YMCA Date: May 4, 2019 Location: Lake Reidsville, 630 Water Works Road, Reidsville Time: 10:00 am - noon Activities: Games, kids’ dance team performances, face painting, obstacle course, emergency vehicles and a bookmobile For more information about Healthy Kids Day or other YMCA programs in Rockingham County, visit ymcagreensboro.org or contact the Eden Family YMCA (336.623.8496) or the Reidsville Family YMCA (336.342.3307).

RCARE - May All Events are Free and open to the public unless otherwise listed. (RCARE) - Reidsville Center for Active Retirement is located at 102 N. Washington Avenue, Reidsville. Hours: Mon. & Thur. 8:30 -8:00pm / Tues., Wed. & Fri. 8:30-5pm, 2019. Anyone 55 or over may participate. 336349-1088.

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Classes: • Painting -Monday 8:30 a.m. & Wednesday 8:30 a.m. • Crochet –Tuesday 9:00 a.m. • Bible study –Wednesday 10:00 a.m. • Jewelry making -1st & 3rd Friday of the month 1:00 p.m. • Blind Support - 2n:d Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. • Quilting - Friday 9:00 a.m. Cards: • Phase 10 – Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Rook - Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Duplicated Bridge - Thursday -1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Canasta, Hand Foot and Elbow –Tuesday 1:00pm -4:00 p.m. Fitness: • Cardio/Weight Class – Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 a.m. • Tai Chi –Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. (to attend this class., you must have completed 16 hours Instruction). • Tai Chi for Beginners – Wednesday-10:15 a.m. • Pickleball – Monday at 1:00 pm., Friday at 10:15 a.m. & Wednesday 11.00 a.m. • Fitness Center- Free for 55 + years of age–hours Tues, Wed,

All shows start at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at Main Street Plaza, loc cated at 111 Main Street, Danville, VA VA. Free Admission n. In case of rain, concertt will be moved to Carrington Pavilion, located at 629 Craghead Street, Danviille, VA VA. For more information, visit PlayDanvilleV VA A.com or call (434) 793-4 A 4636.

Friday 8:30 a.m.–5pm./Mon & Thurs till 8 p.m. • Reidsville Kickers Line Dance Group – Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. • Carolina Girls Line Dance Group – Mondays at 10:15 a.m. and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. Educational/Informative • The Seniors Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counsels Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D insurance... We can also put in extra help application (low income) for Medicare part D if needed. Please call June at 336-3491088 – to schedule an appointment. –Mon.-Friday 8:30 -5:00 pm • Legal Aide service -every 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm call 877-579-7562 for an appointment. Special Events: • Senior Games – now through May 18th • Senior Bingo –May 16th. 1:00 p.m. Please bring a $1.00 to play. • RCARE will sponsor the first Ms. Senior Rockingham County Pageant on June 8th, 2019. Must be 60 + years of age and a resident of Rockingham County. Deadline to apply is April 30 2019. Applications can be picked up at RCARE. For more information call 336-349-1088. • Summer bowling league- registration has begun for 2019 Senior Strikers bowling league. It will be played on Mondays at 1:00 pm. Cost is $6.00 for 3 games. Tentative starting date is June 3rd 2019.

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Reidsville & Wentworth Drop-off Center adds Saturday hours Reidsville’s Material Drop-Off Center will now be open Saturday mornings. Hours are now: Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays Occasionally, the center may have to be closed, depending upon staff and equipment availability. The Drop-Off Center, located at 709 Marcellus Street This facility accepts computer equipment, including laptop and desktop computers, monitors, printers and scanners as well as used motor oil, cooking oil and grease along with used motor oil filters. Residents may also drop off construction and building materials used in small scale remodeling jobs. This service is not meant to be used by contractors or commercial builders. For larger loads the Rockingham County Landfill is open Saturdays until 12:30 p.m. as an alternative.

CAR (Center for Active Retirement) - May The Center for Active Retirement has two buildings dedicated to senior education and activities. They are located in Wentworth: Main Building @ 141 Tyre Dodson RD., Annex. Open Mon. - Fri., 8.am 4pm • Computer Classes held on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

• Bingo held on Tues. 10-11am • Rook held Tuesdays 11am4pm • Aerobics held Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 9 - 10 am • Puzzles held Wednesdays 1011am • Uno Games held Monday’s 11am-12pm

• Wii Bowling held Thursdays 9-11am • Mahjong held Friday’s 1011am Smart Phone Tutoring Thursdays 1-2pm Special Craft Classes - Call for supply cost and dates

Fire Marshal welcomes new Assistant Fire Marshal The Rockingham County Fire Marshal’s Office would like to welcome Mrs. Melissa Joyce as our new Assistant Fire Marshal. Mrs. Joyce comes to us from her most recent position with the PTI Airport Fire Department where she performed a role in fire suppression and emergency medical care of visitors to the airport. She also is a volunteer on Northwest Rockingham Fire Protection Agency where she is a Captain. She has an extreme love and commitment to the fire service and in recent years has grown a passion for Fire and Life Safety Education of the public and fire investigations. She holds numerous certifications such as NC Firefighter I & II, EMT-Instructor, Airport Firefighter, Hazmat Level I, a probationary NC Fire Inspector Level 1 cert, Fire and Life Safety Educator I & II, along with many others. Mrs. Joyce brings a wealth of knowledge of the fire service from her career. We look forward to her being here and continuing her fire service career with Rockingham County’s Fire Marshal’s Office.

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Phoenix Stem Academy excells well at conference On April 3rd-5th, Phoenix STEM Academy students participated in the NC Technology Student Association (TSA) State Conference. The McMichael chapter of TSA has been performing well over the past 5 years and this year STEM stu-

Help Incorporated: Center Against Violence a 501 (c) 3 non-profit is celebrating the 10th Annual Run for the Roses on May 4, 2019 at Autumn Creek Vineyard. All proceeds from this event to benefit the new SquareOne Family Justice Center. Tickets are $40 and available by calling the Help Inc. office at 336-342-3331 or from the Help Inc. resale shops; New Beginnings in Reidsville, New Beginnings Too in Eden and Nouveau Beginnings in Madison. Put on your best hat or seer-

dents brought eight 1st place trophies and two 2nd place trophies back home. • 1st Place - Promotional Graphics: Senior Amelia Bullins • 1st Place - Pin Design: Senior Rey Maldonado Dorantes • 1st Place - Architectural

sucker suit and experience the sights and sounds of the “most exciting two minutes in sports” from the seats in Millionaires’ Row to the traditional tastes of Derby Pie and Mint Juleps. Guests will cheer for their favorite thoroughbred at post time, have the opportunity to bid on fabulous silent auction items, enjoy a full buffet and dance the night away with the music of the Impacts! Help us make a difference in our community while having a great time at Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 4, 2019!

Design: Senior Etienne Lambert • 1st Place - Engineered Dragster: Sophomores Timothy Ray and Coty Lindblom • 1st Place (Tournament Champions) Vex Robotics: - Team 2777N - Freshmen Hannah Isley, Chris Roberts and Josh Knight - Team 2777X - Seniors Jacob Smith and Jackson Miller, Junior Jared Pruitt, Sophomore Ryan Dooley • 2nd Place (Tournament Finalist) - Vex Robotics: Team 2777V - Seniors Cole Hopkins, Etienne Lambert, Rey Maldonado Dorantes, Gabe Johnson and Zach Knight • 1st Place Robot Skills: Team 2777N - Freshmen Hannah Isley, Chris Roberts and Josh Knight • 2nd Place Robot Skills: Team 2777X - Seniors Jacob Smith and Jackson Miller, Junior Jared Pruitt, Sophomore Ryan Dooley • 1st Place - Vex Robotics Excellence Award (highest award in Vex Robotics): Team 2777X - Seniors Jacob Smith and Jackson Miller, Junior Jared Pruitt, Sophomore Ryan Dooley

Senior Games Action Returns Rockingham County Senior Games & SilverArts cordially invites you to enjoy the Performing Arts Competition and view our Heritage Arts Display in the Duane Best Auditorium at Morehead High School on Sat., May 18, beginning at 10am. Visual Arts are displayed at Eden City Hall for the month of May.

Mural Ribbon Cutting held at Stoneville Friendship Park In April Stoneville Mural was revealed and celebrating the future and remembering the past in Stoneville. Representatives attended from the Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce as well as Hardison Art Studio who provided the hard and artistic work on the mural, Stoneville Downtown Core Group, Boy Scouts Troop 566, Southern Finishing Company, Rotary International and the City of Stoneville. The mural was created by local artist, Brandon Hardison, and is located at the intersection of Henry and Main streets in downtown Stoneville.

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Wrong If a man says something in the woods, and no one hears him, is he still wrong?

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Dentist What did the judge ask when he went to the dentist? “Do you swear to pull the tooth, the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth?”

Jump What is the best season to jump on a trampoline? Spring time.

Strongest What is the strongest creature in the world? The snail. It carries its whole house on its back.

Beans A teacher asked her students to use the word "beans" in a sentence. "My father grows beans," said one girl. "My mother cooks beans," said a boy. A third student spoke up, "We are all human beans."

Shop Whoever said money can't buy happiness, simply didn't know where to shop. When I have money, I have nothing to buy. When I don't have money, I want everything. Money is not the root of all evil, Jealousy is.

Banker I used to be a banker, but, then, I lost interest.

Haunted Haunted French pancakes give me the crêpes.

England England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool .

Words My wife and I had words, but I didn’t get to use mine

Sun I stayed up all night to see where the sun went, and, then, it dawned on me.

Club This girl said she recognized me from the vegetarian club, but I'd never met herbivore.

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Madison / Mayodan & Stoneville Mayo River State Park (4-5 hour float) Summer 2019 Saturday – May 4, June 15, July 27 - 10:00am. Free guided trip open to the first 11 people to register at the park office. Call 336-427-2530 to sign up or for more information and directions. Have you ever wanted to float down the scenic Mayo River? Come out and take a river trip with a park ranger. This canoe float 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, which means you will need two vehicles with drivers or someone to pick you up at the take-out. The float should take approximately four to five hours, depending on river current and water levels. The trip is free of charge and open to the first 11

people to sign up at the park office. Canoes, personal flotation devices (to be worn the entire time) and paddles are provided. All participants must wear shoes appropriate for wading. Flipflops will not be allowed. Bring drinking water, a snack/picnic lunch, sunscreen and any personal items in a waterproof container. Dress for and be prepared to get wet. Nylon clothing is best as opposed to jeans or cotton fabrics. Have fun!

8th Annual Family Fishing Day. Saturday, May 25th 9:30am - 2:30pm Mayo River State Park, Mayodan, NC 27027 336-427-2530 www.ncparks.gov A North Carolina Fishing License-Exempt Day sponsored by Friends of Mayo River State Park (non-profit) Donations accepted to defray costs. Kids fishing derby for registered participants ages 17 and under with prizes for heaviest; longest, and shortest fish in age appropriate categories, plus door prizes for registered anglers. All children must be accompanied by an adult who will be n the park and supervising them at all times. One adult prize for the heaviest fish of the day. Bring your own bait and tackle, extra drinking water and snacks, sunscreen and bug repellent. There will be free hot-dogs, chips and drinks while they last, prepared by the BSA Troop 562. Also, Bluegrass music courtesy of Twin County Ramblers. Environmental Education games and displays, plus crafts for kids provided by Lowe's. Thank-you to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission for Fish-for-Fun bags and for stocking the ponds with catfish. Kids can register for a statewide drawing for possible extra prizes.

Madison Mayodan Senior Center - May All Events are Free and open to the public unless otherwise listed. Madison Mayodan Senior Center, 300 S 2nd Ave., Mayodan (336) 548-2789. • EXERCISE CLASSES (All exercise classes are FREE to SilverSneakers and Silver&Fit participants) • SilverSneakers YogaMonday @ 9:00am- $3.00 per class (new time) • Hi-Lo-Core- Mon. & Wed. @ 9:00am- $3.00 per class • Geri-Fit StrengthMonday/Wednesday/Friday @ 10:30am- FREE (class added)

• Zumba- Tuesday/Thursday/ Sat @ 9 am & Monday/ Tue @ 6 pm- $3.00 per class • Beginner Tai Chi- Tuesdays @ 10:30am- FREE • Chair- Tuesday & Thursday @ 11:00am- FREE • Tai Chi for Arthritis & Balance- Thursday @ 10:30am- FREE • Step Aerobics- Fridays @ 9:00 am- $3.00 per class • Pickleball- FREE Mon./Tues./ Thurs./Fri. from 9:00-11:00amDANCE Shag- Tuesday @ 6:30pm (intermediate) & 7:30pm (beginner)-

$8.00/class or $32/month • Line Dance- Monday @ 2:30pm- $30/month CARDS & GAMES Cards- Monday from 12:304pm- FREE Hand & Foot- Wed./Fri. from 12:30-4pm- FREE Bridge- the fun game! If you would like to play or would like to LEARN to play Bridge call 336-548-2789. BUS TRIPS- The new trip schedule will be out by the end of this month! For more information call 336-548-2789

Events at Madison-Mayodan Public Library: (Open to the Public) • Monthly Genealogy Soirée 2019: 2 pm – 4 pm Tuesday, May 21st: Clean up Those Headstones with Shawn Rogers. Linda C. Vernon Genealogy Room. Handouts available.Call: 336-548-6553/email: genealogy@rcpl.org • Computer Classes – Every Wednesday: 9 am – 10:30 am *Free to the Public - Week 1: Virus Protection and Computer Safety - Week 2: Constructing E-Mail with Google - Week 3: Attachments, Copy/Paste, Creating Files/Folders - Week 4: Electronic Resources and Social Media - Week 5: General Review For More Information Contact Madison-Mayodan Public Library: 336-548-6553 • Children’s Programing – Every Wednesday Programs: - Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am; Baby Times Storytime: 11:15 – 11:30 Newborns and Toddlers Welcome: Counting, Shapes and Colors - Teen Club: Meets – Wednesday, May 8th: 4 pm – 5 pm: End of School Pizza Party & Retro Games - Lego Club – Wednesday, May 15th: 4 pm: Join us for some building fun! For those who are in K – 5. Get Ready for Summer Reading. June 1st Pick up Reading Logs & View Winning Prizes! • Cinco de Mayo Movie Fun! Thursday, May 2nd: 1 pm Closing.- See Flyers at the

Library for Schedule of Movies, Popcorn & Beverages Provided Shown in the McMichael Community Room • “May the Fourth Be With You” Movie Fun! @ the Library – Friday, May 3rd: 1 pm - Closing. See Flyers at the Library for Schedule of Movies, Popcorn & Beverages Provided Shown in the McMichael Community Room • Girl Scout Meetings – Saturday, May 4th and 18th: Noon – 2 pm Held in the McMichael Community Room • Mother’s Day Movie Fun! @ the Library – Thursday, May 9th: 1 pm - Closing - See Flyers at the Library for Schedule of Movies, Popcorn & Beverages Provided - To be shown in the McMichael Community Room • Stock Market Investing with Rodney D. Wright – Monday, May 13th: 6 pm - See Flyers at the Library for more info - To be shown in the McMichael Community Room • Open Game Night – Thursday, May 16th: 6 pm – 7 pm Play our games or bring your own! Popcorn & Beverages Provided - To be shown in the McMichael Community Room • Lego Creation Contest Day – Sat., May 18th: 10:30 am until… Join us for a fun day of LEGO! See Flyers at the Library for more info -Held in the McMichael Com. Room • “Rock the Garden” Bingo @ the Library: 18 or Older to Play – May 20th: 6 pm

- To be held in the McMichael Community Room – Great Prizes given to winners… • “M is for May” Storytime Saturday @ the Library – Saturday, May 25th: 10:30 am. Featuring Miss Dale - Join us for crafts, music, storytelling, puppets and more! • Nary a Thing Chapter of “The Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club @ the Library – Tuesday, May 28th: 3 pm – 5 pm. Will be showing “Opie the Birdman” and “Back to Nature” Episode Trivia, Prizes & Light snacks provided. 336548-6553.Held in the McMichael Community Room

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336-423-9721 - or 336-573-1066 Wed - Sat. 10am - 5pm or other times by appointment Tammy Evans, Owner

JAMMIN’ AT THE M&M LIBRARY Monday, June 3rd - The Jams are open to Pickers (Musicians) who play an acoustic instrument (Banjo, guitar, bass, mandoline, dobro, fiddle) and are interested in playing and having fun! Grinners (Listeners) who come just to enjoy the music are also welcome to attend! Madison Mayodan Library 336-548-6553 611 Burton Street, Madison Tuning begins at 5pm Music begins at 5:30.-8:00 p.m

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Dick’s Drive-In Celebrating Over 50 Years of Service! SPECIALS

Double Cheeseburger Fry & Drink - OR 2 Hot Dogs, Fry & Drink $ .49

1004 W. Washington St., Eden, NC

(336)627-7112 Bacon and 2 Eggs $3.99

420 W. King’s Hwy. Eden Jeanette Haymore Kristin Forlines Heather Elmore Graduate of Nanhall Professional School of Dog Grooming

Rick Smith Piano Service Professional Tuning and Repair (336) 637-6344 Eden, North Carolina FatherRick@yahoo.com

134 N. Fieldcrest Rd., Eden

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TanMark’s Tanning Salon Inside Bette-R-Look Salon 336-623-6275 Gift Certificates - Give Yourself or Someone You Love a Spa Day or Tan Package!

17th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival—Location change! This event will take place at First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive in Eden— behind Wal-Mart. This is a much improved location for the event. Please let your friends and neighbors know that the same excellent event featuring potters from across NC and southern VA will take place on Saturday, June 1st from 9:00am-4:00pm. Visit the Explore Eden Facebook page for more information. Once Upon a Time Fairytale Parties - Owner Kaitlin Harris conducts Fairytale parties with her characters. She is an enterprising young lady helping to make your child’s birthday party special. Located at 428 B, King’s Hwy in Eden. Call 336-5207020 or 336-520-0381.

A&B Pest Control Steve Woods - Licensee Owner Residential & Commercial Licensed In Virginia

Oink & Ale Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Oink & Ale that will take place on Saturday, May 11th from 6:00pm-9:00pm on Monroe Street in Historic Downtown Eden. Brewers include Natty Greene’s of Greensboro, Two Witches of Danville, Mountain Valley of Axton, VA and a special local brewery that will make its first appearance at this event. Music will be provided by Eagles tribute band, On the Border, barbeque vendors and That Little Pork Shop. Free admission. This is always a fun time for everyone so join us. For more go to Explore Eden Facebook page.

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We Rent Houses & Apartments Studio, 1, 2, 3 Bedrooms $375 To $850 Per Month Applications & Deposits Always Required

WickEd Chikz Design An Opening Celebration was held in early April at 602 N. Bridge Street. WickEd Chickz is owned by Angela Crawford. It’s a step by step paintings, home decor, wood crafts and more. They also have a little art studio that sells items. Call 336932-1318 for more information. The Clock Doc - Eden’s only watch/clock repair shop is located at 350-B W. King’s Highway. Owner Kevin Webb has done watch/clock repair since 1993. Rolex, divers, chronographs, pocket watches, grandfather, tube chime, cuckoo, ships clocks, & instrumentation are included in his services. On March 10, they reminded customers that they are 3-4 months backlogged on their workload. If you have a clock or watch that needs to be repaired, do not delay in getting it to The Clock Doc, especially if you want it for a Christmas present. The store can be reached at 336-627-3750. Small Pleasures Gift Shop at UNC Rockingham Healthcare Open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the lobby of UNC Rockingham Healthcare. If you are looking for a party gift or something special stop by to see what they have to offer. UNC Rockingham Healthcare is located at 117 E. King’s Hwy in Eden.

UNC Cancer Care at Rockingham - UNC Cancer Care at Rockingham, a service of UNC hospitals, formerly known as The Smith McMichael Cancer Center, is located on the campus of UNC Rockingham Health Care. They provide care to residents of Rockingham, Guilford, Caswell, Pittsylvania and Henry Counties. With an Oncology Nurse Navigator on staff, to help patients understand their diagnoses, respond concerns. Many additional services are offered at neighboring UNC Rockingham Health Care. The ability to receive care locally is a convenience and a comfort to patients and their families. They offer radiation oncology including 3-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) and Electron Beam Therapy. They also offer Oncology Navigation Services, laboratory services, nutritional support, patient education and financial consultation.

residency in family practice at University of Mississippi Medical Center. She enjoys working with hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and women’s health, and always places an emphasis on preventive medicine. Britney Joyce is a Nurse Practitioner who grew up in the Western Rockingham County. After finishing high school, she worked as a certified nursing assistant. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in biology from UNC-Greensboro, then went on to earn a BSRN from Winston Salem State University. Her goal was to become a nurse practitioner. In 2018, she achieved that goal by earning a Masters’ Degree from South University, graduating Summa Cum Laude.

UNC Family Practice of Eden—Two New Practitioners Two new practitioners are accepting patients at UNC Family Practice of Eden. Dr. Alethea Barrino, a graduate of Winston Salem State University, attended medical school at East Carolina University and did her

112 N. Van Buren Rd. Hwy. 14, Eden, NC

Serving Eden since 1970!

Happy Mother’s Day!

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$6.41

tax incl.

NAILS for TAILS: Manis, Pedis, Mimosa & More Benefit for Friends of Eden Animal Shelter Friends of Eden Animal Shelter has teamed up with the City of Eden’s favorite nail salon – Lily’s Nails for their third Nails for Tails fundraising event. Nails for Tails will be held on Sunday, April 7 from 10 AM to 5. Proceeds from this event will help Friends in their mission of animal rescue right here in our own backyard. Friends of Eden Animal Shelter takes unwanted, abandoned, abused, and stray dogs and cats and attempts to find homes for them. Friends was created by and is run by a small team of volunteers who take the animals into their rescue facility, personal and/or foster homes and care for them — until a suitable, permanent, loving families and home can be found. Unlike the County Animal Shelter, which is staffed and funded by local governments, Friends of Eden Animal Shelter is funded by donations, through fund raising events such as Nails for Tails and adoption fees. Adoption fees are less than half the cost of the significant expense involved in rescue, which can include traveling to pick up an animal in need, providing veterinary care, vaccinations, food, spaying and neutering, training, and more. Average rescue costs for the organization exceeds $20,000.00 annually.

Funds of any amount will aide rescue efforts in Rockingham County. In addition to raising funds for basic care, Friends is raising funds to expand their rescue center, which is small, with space for approximately 8 dogs and 2 quarantine areas. The organization needs the ability to house more dogs, space to groom them, as well as a quiet, dedicated location for potential adopters to meet/greet the dogs. Finally, Friends wishes to construct a fenced area where the dogs can run, play and socialize in a safe, secure location. Grab your sister, your BFF, your Mother, your neighbor (men are welcome too) and contact us to sign up for your mani, pedi (or both) today! Friends will be providing scrumptious treats while John, Mia and the Lily’s Nails team pamper your hands and feet! So, come out give back in a unique way! Woof! Sunday, April 7, 2019 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Lily’s Nails, 230 W. Kings Hwy, Eden NC. For more information about Nails for Tails, please call Lisa Goldsworthy at 336-9121178 or Lori Lowrimore at 336627- 5746. For more about Friends of Eden Animal Shelter, go to http://friendsoftheedenanimalshelter.weebly.com/

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Principals of Freedom “You will know the truth and the truth will set you free” John 8:32 A beginning signals a new start of a series of events of conditions necessary for other things to happen. Knowing the truth about something gives us the certainty we can depend on and helps us discern truth from what is false or what seems apparent. A new beginning is also a chance to build on a firm foundation. The pressures that people and actions face today are so great that they will collapse quickly unless they are supported by a solid foundation. A good foundation is that which is composed of the principles we find in the bible. For a nation, society or perons to resist pressure, they must have a firm foundation. Our world and society are changing very fast but in turn the nations are clamoring for freedom and looking for new ways to have peace and prosperity. In spite of the fact that we are witnessing the failure and fall of the perverse system of communism, we long for the possibility of positive changes in nations. we long to see the end of the conflict. Most nations are having serious problems. People, families, and nations are suffering a collapse due to the pressures that increase every day in all areas of society.

by Moises Gill

What do we do to resist such pressures? Where do we go to find th answers? The bible, God’s word, provides the answers we need, the principles for freedom for individuals and nations. When the principles ordained by God become the norm for our society, we will walk in freedom and prosperity. Walking by these principles will lead us to a development and achievement that we will experience personally. Psalm: 1:1-3 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither - whatever they do prospers. ... walking, thinking and acting according to the bibles divine counsel is a prerequisite of freedom and prosperity. The bible shows us, and history confirms, that a nation gains freedom and prosperity only to the degree that its people apply the principles of God’s word in all of society. The principles contained in the bible concern all aspects of life: social, civil, and relational. Like the truth that sets a man free, it will also set nations free who live and act according

New Eden Football Program Begins At the February City of Eden Budget Retreat, City Staff asked the Mayor and City Council to allow the Parks & Recreation Department to proceed with implementing a citywide football program. Over the past several years, the City of Eden, Eden Prowlers and Eden Boys and Girls Club have all offered youth football. Not only were our children divided into four locations, but resources and coaches were as well. This makes it very hard for any type of consistency to exist at the Middle School and High School levels. The only way to fix that is to bring everyone to the same program with the same goal, to make football better in Eden for children ages 5 to 12 years old. This coming season the Eden Prowlers and the City of Eden Recreation Department have come to an agreement to merge into one program to be managed by the City of Eden’s Recreation Department. The new approach will allow the City to include all participants in one program that will provide the same level of play for all the youth football players. The City of Eden and the Eden Prowlers believe placing the youth football program under one organization will continue to help build the program and continue its success in the future. The Eden Prowlers coaches, board members, supporting

families, and resources are dedicated to making this merger work. The coaches will continue in their previous roles for the City of Eden Prowlers and new coaches will be welcome. The City will participate in the Piedmont Triad Youth

Football League and will be known as the City of Eden Prowlers. Eden Parks & Recreation has hired a part-time employee to assist the City athletic director with the administration and operations of this project.

to the truth of God’s word. Benjamin Franklin said, “whoesoever shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.” As we learn to base our passions on biblical principles, we will bring freedom to our society and help fulfill part of God’s plan for the nations. The bible tells us the world is crying our for freedom. Romans 8:19-21 says: For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be literated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. The path that Jesus laid our for freedom starts internally and then manifests externally. It begins with self control originated by the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It begins in the mind and heart of a man when the Holy Spirit enables him with the ability to govern his conscience, will, character, thoughts, ideas, motives, convictions, attitudes and desires. The way a man governs himself internally will affect his external actions, speaking and behavior. Hugo Grotius taught us, “A man cannot govern a nation if he cannot govern a city; he cannot govern a city if he cannot govern a family; he cannot govern a family unless he can govern himself; and he cannot govern

The City of Eden Prowlers Football Registrations will open May 6th. The registration fee will be $100 for tackle and $50 for flag. HOWEVER, if the player in question qualifies for the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) through the Department of Social Services the registration fee will be waived. Proof of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can be obtained from the Department of Social Services by requesting written documentation from the Department of Social Services for each player requesting the registration fee to be waived. Please call the Eden Parks & Recreation Department at 336-623-2110, option 3, or email: eyflprowlers@gmail.com for more information.

City of Eden Prowlers Youth Football 5-6 8U: Ages 7-8 10U: Ages 9-10 12U: Ages 11-12 • First Day of Practice: The week of August 1st each year • Registration Opens: May of each year • Practice Location: Freedom Park • Practice Days: Tackle Mon., Tues., Thurs. (6:00 to 7:30 PM) • Flag Tuesday and Thursday (6:00 to 7:30 PM) • Game Locations: Rockingham County & Guilford County High Schools on Saturday morning / early afternoons For more information email: EYFLProwlers@gmail.com OR Call 336-623-2210, Option #3 Flag: Ages

himself unless his passions are subject to reason and his reason be wholly set on God.” He shows us that man can only govern himself if his reason, will, and desires are governed by God. The basis of self control is obedience to the creator and his norms of conduct found in the bible. The redeeming work of Jesus Christ on the cross is the way and the beginning of change in the heart that is necessary for a person or a nation to find freedom.

Jesus Christ is the center of all human life and also the center in the history of freedom. Jesus provide the basis for inner freedom with his sacrificial death for sin and also provided us a set of teachings on external freedom when he gave his disciples the great commission... “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. (Matthew 28: 1920.

813 Washington St., Eden 336-552-5887 Hair Cuts, Color, Styling, Waxing, Manicures, Pedicures

Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00am-7:00pm Saturday By Appointment

Gift Certificates Available! Stephanie Pratt - Owner/Stylist Diane Ore - Stylist Savannah Parker - Stylist

Rockingham County Star’s

Finding Fur-Ever Homes Animal’s Of The Month If you are looking for a cool cat, Casper is your guy. He's very affectionate and loves laying in your lap for head rubs when he's not playing with his yarn balls. Casper is neutered and ready to go home the day of his adoption and his adoption fee is $15.

These beautiful pets are located at the Rockingham County Animal Shelter at 250 Cherokee Camp Rd, Reidsville (Wentworth Area). Please stop by and find your Fur Babies today! Website: www.rockinghamcountyanimalshelter.org Phone: (336) 394-0075

Eli is a 2.5-year-old Shepherd mix that is the sweetest dog you will ever meet. He enjoys going to long walks, playing fetch, and taking naps under a shady tree. His adoption fee is $75 and he is already neutered and ready to go home.

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Countywide Classifieds ALL CLASSIFIED ADS SHOULD BE PAID BEFORE DEADLINE TO RUN IN NEXT ISSUE. Cash, Checks, Master Card & Visa accepted. If billing is required &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;accepted there will be a $1 charge billing charge added. (No 900 numbers accepted) email ad to.. lisag@edensown.com -or - Call 336-627-9234 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax to 336-627-9225 Mail in your ad inform. and payment to - Edenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own Journal, 5197 NC Hwy. 14, Eden 27288 Edenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own is published and placed on the stands on the 1st of Each Month â&#x20AC;˘ Ads cannot be put in nor canceled after deadline. No refunds. Ads run only at the discretion of the management. We reserve the right to turn down any classified ad we deem not publishable for any reason.

APARTMENTS / HOMES FOR RENT OR SALE 1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom Apartments / Homes for Rent in Eden area. Reasonable Rates! W/D Hookups, Some include appliances. Section 8 & HUD. Daytime 336-623-6948 night 336-613-6322 MOUNTAIN VILLA APTS. Accepting Applications For 1 & 2 Bedroom Units Located in Mayodan, Handicap accessible units available. Income restrictions apply. Section 8 Assistance Available For Elderly 62 & Older. Call 336-427-5047 TDD# 711

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Sandstone Apts. Furnished 1 BR, 1 Ba, Living Room, & Kitchen All Utilities & Cable Included No Pets Or Children. Laundry On Site $150 For A Week. 5219 & 5221 NC Hwy. 700 336-552-0755 2 BR Townhouse. 1.5 Ba. All Appliances. No Pets. Dep./Ref. required. $495 month. Call 336-627-5031

HIRING Class A CDL drivers needed to haul Logs and Chips locally from Eden, NC. Home every night. Must be at least 25 years old with a clean MVR and minimum 2 years experience driving. Call 336-627-1152 if interested. ITEMS FOR SALE Happy JackÂŽ Flea Powder: reformulated for quicker Flea & Tick kill. 14 day residaul. Contains No fipronil or flumethrinl!!! Y&W Farm Center. 336-548-9017 www.fleabeacon.com 2000 Lincoln Navigator VGC. 162K Actual Miles Will discuss Price. Call 336-253-8385

SERVICES AVAILABLE Clarks Sealcoating â&#x20AC;˘ Sealcoating â&#x20AC;˘ Striping â&#x20AC;˘ Patchwork. Serving the area for 25 years. Free Estimates, Residential/Commercial 276-226-0576 POSITION WANTED Christian Caregiveer would like work. Day or Night. Willing to help in any need. Reliable, honest and experienced. 336-613-0033

Wednesday open interviews at Triad Goodwills Love working in Retail? Need a job? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in luck! Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. (Triad Goodwill) is growing, and in need of retail staff. Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 p.m. job candidates can walk-in to any Triad Goodwill location for an interview with management staff. Positions available include; Store Managers, Assistant Store

Managers, Shift Supervisors, Customer Service Associates, Production Associates, and more! Positions are both full-time and part-time. Full-time benefits include health, vision and dental insurance, and 401K with up to 5% match. Interested applicants should bring a current resume and dress for success. Applicants can also save time by pre-applying at nowhiring.com/triadgoodwill/.

ESTATE YARD SALE SAT., MAY 11, 2019 - 8 A.M. TILL 109 S. HUNDLEY DR., EDEN (DRPAER) Antiques, to include Oak China Cabinet, Secretary, Glassware, China, Books, Clothes, Old Books, Tools, Cookie Jars, Sets Of Dishes, Potâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Pans, Lots Of Kitchen Items, Many Pictures, Sets Of Silverware, Electronics, Lamps, Toys, ETC. Too Much To List It All.

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STARS and PLANETS 2019 Program Schedule Program Dates and Times Saturday, May 4 - 9:00pm Saturday, July 27 - 9:30pm Saturday, September 28 - 8:00pm Saturday, November 23 - 6:00pm Have you ever looked up into the night sky and wondered what you are looking at? Come out to Mayo River State Park and explore the constellations, stars and planets! Volunteers from the Greensboro Astronomy Club ( https://greensboroastronomyclub.org)

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will be on hand with telescopes to assist you on your journey through the wonders of the heavens.

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall Proposed Budget for FY 2019-20 Copies of the proposed budget for FY 2019-20 (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020) were distributed to the Mayor and each member of City Council on Monday, April 8. A copy of the budget document is on file with the City Clerk and is available for public inspection during normal business hours from now until the May 21 public hearing. Executive Summary A. Combined budgets for fiscal year 2019-20 are balanced and equal $32,816,800 B. In February, the City Council met for its annual budget/planning retreat. The funding priority themes for FY 2019-20 include: a. Economic and Tourism Development Initiatives b. Parks & Rec. Initiatives c. Infrastructure Impr. Initiatives d. Positively Eden Strategic Plan Initiatives e. Code Enforcement & Nuisance Abatement Initiatives In addition to the funding priority themes, the City Council ranked their top four specific spending priorities for FY 201920 as follows: a. Positively Eden Strategic Plan b. Code Enforcement & Nuisance Abatement Issues c. Construction of Emergency Services Fire Training Facility d. Replacement of 1972 Boiler at Eden Municipal Building City Council also requested that staff proceed with finalizing plans for the construction of a shell building for industrial recruitment efforts and implementation of a water pressure improvement grant for citizens meeting specific criteria related to low water pressure. C. The budget does not increase the current tax rate of $0.609 per $100 assessed property valuation. A comparison of the existing tax rates currently being charged by surrounding governmental entities is as follows: Eden $ 0.609 Rockingham Co. $0.696 Madison $ 0.73 Stoneville $ 0.69 Mayodan $ 0.63 Wentworth Not Applicable Reidsville $ 0.74 D. The budget does not increase the water, sewer rates or monthly residential solid waste fee. E. The budget does not increase the motor vehicle license fee of $15.00 per licensed vehicle. F. The budget includes a flat $500 increase in compensation for all full-time employees. Additional compensation ranging from $0 (0-4 years of service) to $1,000 (30+ years of service) based on an employee’s length of service to the City is also included. The total cost for both of these measures combined is consistent with the 1.9% increase in the Consumer Price

Index for 2018. G. The budget includes funding for 180 full-time positions. This is a reduction of one fulltime position when compared to the current FY 2018-19. H. The budget includes $1,000,000 in contingency funds (General Fund $500k and Water & Sewer Fund $500k) for unanticipated expenditures. I. The FY 2019-20 spending plan includes the allocation of $2,000,000 in available fund balances (General Fund $500,000 and Water & Sewer Fund $1,500,000). $1,000,000 of the fund balance from the Water & Sewer Fund is the result of excess leachate revenues that have been and will continue to be received from Duke Energy during the current 2018-19 fiscal year. J. During the next three years, we will be undertaking a significant amount of water and sewer infrastructure work. It is projected that we will be spending more than $40,000,000 in just the next three years for work associated with the EPA Administrative Order of Consent (AOC), the Mega Park Waterline Extension Project, and improvements at our Water Filtration Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant as well as our distribution and collection system. K. A lump sum allocation of $300,000 for additional undesignated initiatives related to the continued implementation of the Positively Eden Strategic Plan is included in the budget. L. Funding is included for the following items: • $3,955,900 for capital outlay items – several of which, are related to the Positively Eden Strategic Plan: General Fund – $1,648,900 Powell Bill/Street Resurfacing Account – $467,500 Water & Sewer Fund – $1,839,500 • $1,788,200 in loan proceeds for 11 different items/initiatives. • $2,991,500 for debt service payments. General Fund – $919,600 Water & Sewer Fund – $2,071,900 • $1,068,000 in revenue from the following grants to help fund various projects and initiatives: 1. Rockingham County Aging, Disability & Transit Services (RCATS) Grant for the Skat Bus Operations – $ 64,900 2. Community Oriented Policing Services Grant – $ 83,100 3. North Carolina Commerce Rural Infrastructure Authority Grant – $920,000 • $160,000 for code enforcement • $62,300 in funding to continue supporting a number of community-wide organizations. M. A reappraisal of real property was completed by Rockingham County during 2018. The combined actual values for real property, personal property and public utility for

2018 equaled a value of $910,328,571. As of April 3, 2019, the estimated post-reappraisal combined actual values for real property, personal property and public utility for 2019 equaled a value of $901,071,375. This is a reduction of $9,257,196 or approximately 1.02%. However, additional loss in value (leading to an even higher revenue-neutral tax rate) could be realized due to appeals and corrections made during the ongoing appeal period of the revaluation. In addition, there are many unanswered questions related to business personal property values and various industries. Due to the nature of the appeals process currently underway, the total tax base as a result of the reappraisal process is not firmly known. Despite the outcome of the appeals and adjustment process, the budget as submitted maintains our existing tax rate of $0.609 per $100 assessed property valuation (currently the lowest in Rockingham County) for FY 2019-20. We believe it is best to wait at least a year to see what the true outcome of this reappraisal and appeals process is on the tax values and revenues for the City. A copy of the complete 58page budget message can be found on the City’s web page in the document center for your review and information via this

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link: www.edennc.us/Document Center/Index/987. A public hearing and adoption of the FY 2019-20 budget will be held during the City Council’s regular meeting on May 21 at 6:00 p.m. Drop Port Sites Eliminated & Recycling Center Hours of Operation Expanded Effective June 1, 2019, all six of the recycling drop port sites located in the city will be closed and all recyclables can be dropped off at our recycling center that is located at 123 Mebane Bridge road. The recyclables allowed consist of the following: plastic containers, mixed paper, used oil, batteries, cardboard, aluminum cans and tin cans. We DO NOT accept tires. Our Mebane Bridge site is currently being renovated to better handle the recycling material and ease of access. In addition, the site will have longer hours of operation. As of June 1, 2019, the recycling center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday thru Sunday. The facility will be closed on Mondays and in observance of 11 holidays throughout the course of the year. According to the NC Department of Environmental Quality, the City of Eden is only allowed to accept recycling material from Eden residents. As such, we will be furnishing a vehicle sticker to Eden residents the first time they visit the site to drop off their recyclables. Once residency has been verified, a sticker will be given to the resident. The sticker must be displayed in the right rear of their vehicle. Each sticker will be numbered and assigned to that vehicle only. If a resident needs more than one sticker, for other vehicles they own, that vehicle must be driven to the site on a subsequent visit to the recycling center in order to be registered to receive a recycling sticker. Anyone caught dumping at the drop port sites after the drop port sites have been closed is susceptible to being charged for illegal dumping. For questions please call 336-627-7781 ext. 103 or email Dusty Curry, Sup. of Solid Waste at dcurry@edennc.us. Eden Youth Council Are you ready to serve? The City is currently accepting applications for the 2019-20 City of Eden Youth Council. Membership is open to individuals who live in the Morehead High School Attendance Zone (MHS, college, homeschool or private school students) and are between the ages of 14 and 20. What can you expect? • Service opportunities • Develop leadership and professional skills • Networking with civic leaders • Coordinate opportunities for Eden youth • Great experience to list on resumes and college applications If interested you can get your application at Eden City Hall - Administration, or Morehead High School Student

Affairs Office. Please contact Jennifer Woods at jwoods@edennc.us. School & Community Team Up to Clean Up Event @ Morehead High School Seventy-Five city employees joined forces with students, faculty and other school and community members and representatives to help clean up Morehead High School. The event was on Saturday, March 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The day was a HUGE success. City of Eden – Morehead High Partnership in Shadow Day Several Morehead High School students shadowed employees with the City of Eden on March 28. They spent the entire school day with us learning about various jobs they were interested in learning more about, as well as the operations of the City in general. This partnership between the City and Morehead High School is one of the results from the Positively Eden Strategic Plan. EPA Adm. Order of Consent From 1987 – 2001, Eden averaged 2,028,819 gallons in sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) on an annual basis. Despite being blessed with an abundance of water and sewer using industries that generated significant water and sewer revenue the city did not use that time to make a significant investment towards addressing its on-going problems associated with inflow/infiltration (I/I) and the SSOs. Since 2001, the city has spent over $46,161,593 (through March 31, 2019) on improvements to sewer collection system related to battling inflow/infiltration (I/I) and reducing our problems with SSOs. Despite extensive investment and work, the EPA does not tolerate ANY wastewater overflows. They have a zero tolerance policy, despite it being nearly impossible to stop all wastewater overflows when you have sudden and significant rainfall. The city is at the mercy of this federal agency. If it does not comply with this unfunded mandate, the city risks daily fines of up to $37,500 for each violation as well as possible criminal penalties. In early 2017, the EPA approved a remediation plan submitted by the City and on March 18, 2017; the clock began on the five-year implementation period for fulfilling our mandated obligations to the EPA Administrative Order of Consent (AOC). The EPA AOC must be completed by April 21, 2022. In March City Council approved the creation of a Capital Project Fund for the EPA AOC Sewer Project for $33,725,600. It was noted that prior to March 2017, a total of $15,391,673 had already been spent on this unfunded federal mandate. • 0% and low interest loans $10,961,507 • Principal forgiveness loans

$ 4,034,000 • Eden pay-as-you-go funding $ 396,166 Total$15,391,673 It was also noted that the remaining work had a projected cost of $33,725,600 at that point in time, and thanks to the NC Connect Bond, funding for the remainder of this work would come from the following: • NC Connect Bond Grant $16,666,000 • NC Connect Bond Loan @ 0% $15,000,000 • Eden pay-as-you-go funding $ 2,059,600 Total$33,725,600 The City Council voted to transfer $2,059,600 to this newly created capital project fund in March 2017. An additional $1,000,000 was allocated in FY 2017-18. Since the inception of this capital project fund in 2017, the “Total Expenditures” for this project as of June 30, 2018 equaled $2,201,647. The Fund Balance in this fund on June 30, 2018 was $857,953. The tentative projected schedule of construction for the remaining EPA AOC Projects (10 phases in remediation plan) moving forward is as follows: Task / Project Date • Bid/Design Package Approvals January 2019 – May 2019 • Advertise, Receive Bids, Submit Bids. March 2019 – September 2019 • Authorization to Award Bids March 2019 – October 2019 • Notice to Proceed July 2019 – Nov. 2019 • Construction Completion September 2021 – Dec. 2021 • Project Completion Before April 22, 2022 Mega Park Waterline Extension Project On March 21, 2017, City Council approved the creation of the Mega Park Waterline Capital Project Fund in the amount of $18,489,600. On November 20, 2018, the City Council approved an amendment to the amounts previously authorized on March 21, 2017. Due to a reduction in the size of the proposed waterline and additional grants that have now been awarded, the projected cost and funding sources have changed as follows: Estimated Project Cost as of Nov. 2018: $7,072,900 Projected Funding Sources as of November 2018: Drinking Water Reserve Grant $1,018,225 Economic Development Administration (EDA) Grant $2,000,000 NC General Assembly Legislative Grant $1,000,000 Loan @ 0% Interest $3,000,000 Loan @ 1.53% (maximum rate) $ 54,675 Total $7,072,900 The City Council voted to transfer $500,000 to this newly created capital project fund in March 2017. Since the inception of this capital project fund, the “Total Expenditures” for this project as of June 30, 2018

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MAY 2019 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 31 # From the Desks of City Hall...Continued from Page 30 equaled $133,951. The Fund Balance in this fund on June 30, 2018 was $366,049. The tentative projected schedule of construction for the Mega Park Waterline Extension Project moving forward: Advertise, Receive Bids, Submit Bids - March 2019 Authorization to Award Bids May 2019. Notice to Proceed June 2019. Project Closeout and Completio - January 2021 EPA Administrative Order of Consent & Mega Park Waterline Extension Project – Financing Plan of Action The combined projected total cost for the EPA Administrative Order of Consent (AOC) Sewer Capital Project and the Mega Park Waterline Capital Project is $56,190,173. A total of $15,391,673 had been spent prior to March 2017 leaving a combined remaining total cost of $40,798,500. We are pleased that: $20,684,225 (approx.50.70%) = grants $18,000,000 (approx. 44.12%) = 0% loans $ 54,675 (approx.0.13%) = max interest rate of 1.53% loan This leaves a balance of $2,059,600 or approximately 5.05% to be funded from the Water and Sewer Fund. We currently make a combined principal/interest payment of $1,251,000 on $14,375,755 in loans that were taken out during 2007 and 2008 with an average interest rate of 3.73%. These loans will be paid in full at the conclusion of FY 2021-22. One of the funding strategies we identified previously and intend to pursue, is to roll-over this existing $1,251,000 in debt service payments that is already built into our existing rate structure, and will become available for re-appropriation in FY 2022-23. These funds will be more than sufficient to cover the $903,194 in future debt service payments for the 20-year loans associated with the EPA Administrative Order of Consent (AOC) and the Mega Park Waterline Extension Project.

Economic & Tourism Development Industry Expansions It is likely that two existing Eden industries will expand in 2019. This will create up to 40 jobs. Employment Opportunities Gildan Activewear of Eden needs 30 employees immediately. KDH Defense Systems is also hiring at this time. For more information on Gildan, contact Ameristaff, located at 302-D North Pierce St, Eden, NC, at 336- 623-6252. For KDH Defense Systems visit their operation at 750-A Fieldcrest Road or send your resume and cover letter to nshreve@kdtech.net . Commercial opportunities include Hampton Inn, Papa John’s, and Sheetz. Visit their locations for more information.

Property aquisition The City is considering purchasing property adjacent to the Matrimony Creek Nature. This property will create a recreation area and provide a beautiful view of the trail. A grant will be pursued in May of 2019 to help pay for property improvements. National Parks Service Historic Pres. Sub Grant Staff has been working on a grant application that could award up to $750,000 for Eden historic properties. Those included in the grant were two historic Washington Street properties, the Nantucket Mill, and Spray Cotton Mill. The City would divide the funding up to assist all four buildings. Bridge Street Parking Lot Eden City Public Works has removed debris that remained from 622 and 618 Washington Street construction. The dedication sign has returned from the printer and will be mounted to a decorative pole. Concrete pads for benches and landscaping will exhaust remaining grant funding from the Home Savings Endowment. Eden Downtown Dev. Inc. The board of directors met April 8 for the EDDI annual meeting. Attendees of the NC Main Street conference gave feedback to the group on what they learned that could help the downtown of Eden. An update from the county’s Economic Development Small Business Manager, Adam Mark, was given for the Rockingham Economic Alliance Program and the RCC’s role in the program. A resolution to urge the President of the United States and US Congress to continue the Federal Historic Tax Credit Program was passed. New transformative downtown economic development strategies were developed applying the four-point approach to downtown revitalization: Organization, Promotion, Design and Economic Vitality. This plan was designed to achieve measurable results. Faye and Terry Shelton represented Eden as our Main Street Champions for their extensive work at Five Star Realty. Washington Street The owner of the former Buick dealership building has completed placing four black metal awnings on Patrick Street for four new store fronts. He is on track to begin building out the restaurant this month. The theme of the restaurant will embrace its rich history as the Hampton Buggy Company. The owner of the former Belk and Leaksville Hardware building plans to start construction for his microbrewery the second week of April and is still on pace for the end of summer completion date. Olde Leaksville Merchants Association The merchants held their

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Academic Challenge Banquet honors students Academic Challenge Competition (ACC) teams from Morehead High, McMichael High, Reidsville High, Rockingham County High and Rockingham County Early College High were honored at a banquet on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Morehead High School. Congratulations Subject Area Winners: Math: McMichael High English: Morehead High Social Studies: Rockingham County High Science: Morehead College All-Round: McMichael High Each team and/or coach selected two team members who have made major contributions to the team. These eight students comprise the “All ACC” team. Those chosen for this honor were: Morehead: Elijah Allen and Simon Ellington McMichael: Will Etringer and Zack Knight Early College: Erin Collins and

Torri Yeatts Reidsville: Ramon Almeida and Helen Thorn Rockingham: Heath Carter and Shelby Peeden Dr. Rodney Shotwell, RCS Superintendent, presented the trophy to the overall 2018-2019 RCS ACC Champions, McMichael High. In addition to sponsoring the banquet, Sam Coates and Tri-City Automotive also gave five scholarships to ACC team members. All team seniors are eligible to apply. One student from each high school receives a

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Engineering Waterline Replacement After dealing with damage to an unmarked gas service line, the crew from Joyce Backhoe Service Inc. was able to install the last forty feet of 6-inch ductile iron water main along the south side of Morehead Street in March. The last new water tap was completed on April 3, with the old 2-inch galvanized water main cut and capped shortly afterwards. The crew installed the last two sections of pipe for the Jackson Street waterline replacement project, along with a 45degree bend. Trial pressure testing indicated a problem in one section of the new main. The hydrostatic pressure test eventualy passed without any problems. After receiving final approval of the project from the Public Water Supply Section, crews starting making new water taps for customers on April 3. As of April 9, the crew has four more customers that need to be connected to the new water

main, with six new water taps completed. Joyce Backhoe Service Inc. has submitted all the required bonds and agreements for the West Avenue waterline replacement project as of April 8. The start of the installation work near and south of Central Avenue will begin after the crew completes a water main project elsewhere in the county near a school. This project will eliminate a 2-inch galvanized water main currently serving ten houses. Additional fire protection will be provided by installing a hydrant at the end of the proposed 6-inch diameter water main.

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Code Red Notification System The City of Eden has a Code Red Notification System to help make residents aware of changes to garbage collection due to weather or holiday closings, missing persons and any road closures. The system is also used for other public service and emergency related announcements. If you are not receiving the notifications and are interested in being included, please contact Georgette Spence at 336-623-2110 option 3 and have your name and number(s) added to the Code Red notification list. If you are an Eden resident, there is no cost to receive these notifications. Reminder: Solid Waste Ordinance 12-31: Placement of Roll-Out Containers; Collection Schedule; Removal from Street Right-Of-Way After Emptying According to the Solid Waste ordinance 12-31: placement of roll-out containers; collection schedule; removal from street right-of-way after emptying: a. As used in this section, CONTAINERS shall mean those roll out refuse containers owned by the city that have been distributed to any person, firm or corporation in the city. b. It shall be unlawful to: 1. Place a container within the public right of way at any site other than the site designated by the city; 2. Place a container within the public right of way prior to 24 hours before the day of collection; 3. Place a container within the

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From Root to Branch

From the Desks of City Hall.. .Continued from Page 33

Local Geneology Studies By Elvin Perkins, Jr.

Squire Eck Sandra Covington Turney, a member of the Genealogical Society of Rockingham and Stokes Counties researched and compiled the story of her GreatGrandfather Alexander Martin Boyles a veteran of the War Between the States who later served as a Stokes County official. Sandra shares with us her family story: My ancestor Alexander Martin Boyles was the son of Solomon Boyles and Elizabeth Boles. He was born August 2, 1844 in the Mount Olive Community of Stokes County, North Carolina. Alexander was one of three Stokes County men with the same name at that time. He was appointed as Justice of the Peace, Stokes County, and attained the nickname “Squire Eck.” “Squire Eck” grew up near the Sauratown Mountains in the western part of Stokes County near present day King. There along with his parents and siblings, he farmed for a living just as the majority of the residents of Stokes County did in that era. He was a veteran of the Civil War enlisting in the Confederate

Army in Stokes County on 20 March 1862 at the age of seventeen. He was assigned to the 53rd Regiment North Carolina Troops, Company H, known as the "Danbury Blues." He was mustered in as Private and promoted to 1st Sergeant on 6 July 1864. He was wounded in the right arm at Fisher's Hill, Virginia on 22 September 1864 and captured at Harrisonburg, Virginia on 23 September 1864. He was hospitalized at Winchester, Virginia and at Baltimore, Maryland and later confined at Point Lookout Military Prison, Maryland on 18 October 1864. He was paroled at Point Lookout and transferred to Venus Point on the Savannah River in Georgia where he was received on 15 November 1864 in an exchange of soldiers. He returned to duty in January 1865. According to Robert Carroll, author of “OLD, ODD & OTHER STUFF” that was published for many years in The Danbury Reporter, Alexander served with General Robert E. Lee and was with Lee for the surrender at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865.

Perkins The following information is found in the written memoirs of James T. Morehead, Colonel, Fifty-Third Regiment. 1) "The characteristics of this regiment were common to North Carolina troops. Obedience to and reverence for law and authority, for which the State has been so long known, in my opinion, constitute the basis of soldierly qualities for which her soldiers will be famous in history." 2) "I select two special instances of it, coolness and discipline: a. The first day of the battle of Gettysburg. b. Another instance: At the battle of Winchester, 19 September 1864, after hours of desperate fighting, when all the troops on the right and left had abandoned the contest and retired from the field, this regiment, alone, continued to fight the foe until ordered to retreat, which it did, across an open

From Root to Branch... Continued on page 35

Reidsville’s Murals unveiled followed by Inaugural Second Friday Downtown event Greetings from Reidsville was completed this fall at the intersection of South Scales and Gilmer streets. Artist Mary E D Ryan was chosen by the Reidsville Downtown Corporation (RDC) out of more than a dozen submissions from local artists. Ms. Ryan and her family moved to Reidsville from New Hampshire last year. They considered communities in Virginia and North Carolina but chose Reidsville because of its culture, diversity and opportunity to grow. The vintage postcard design of Greetings from Reidsville showcases a number of Reidsville’s most iconic landmarks and has already attracted visitors from all over the region to see it. Funding was provided by a generous private donation as well as support from the RDC. Artist Mary E D Ryan says, “I am so excited to bring more public art to downtown Reidsville. My family and I moved here in 2018 from New Hampshire because we witnessed a welcoming, diverse and thriving community. My hope is that unique projects such as these will draw more attention and interest to Reidsville from locals and visitors alike.” A second mural by Ms. Ryan was completed at the Reidsville Branch of the Rockingham County Public Library in April 2019 at the intersection of North Scales and Morehead streets. Lift Me Upwards includes brightly colored wings with a quote from Plato: “Books give a soul to the universe, wings to the mind,

Repaving Projects The walking tracks at the Mill Avenue Recreation Center and Bridge Street Recreation Center will be repaved prior to the end of June. In addition, the parking lot at the Leaksville Landing will be paved prior to the end of May.

Planning & Inspections Code Enforcement 52 notices have been mailed by certified mail and first class mail that affect the following number of properties: 4 for junk cars, 7 for junk storage and junk cars, 15 for junk storage, 5 for violation of Minimum Housing Standards and 6 for violation of Non-Residential Maintenance Standards. Collections $400.00 has been received as payments on code enforcement fees. In addition, we received $2,164.16 from the Rockingham County Tax Dept. as payments on amounts being collected with the property taxes. Board of Adjustment The Board denied the request for the special use permit for a firearms training facility and gun range. Community Appearance Commission The Community Appearance Commission sponsored a citywide cleanup day on April 6. They also participated in the School and Community Team Up to Clean Up event at Morehead High School on March 30.

flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” The design of the mural allows visitors to step into the wings to take selfies and photos at the site. This mural was funded by private donors. Jacob Adams Commercial Maintenance and Landscaping donated services for the landscaping of the area, and Big Apple Farm Supply donated landscaping materials. Both murals are part of a new initiative called Project DREAM (Downtown Reidsville Empowering Art Movement) that is spearheaded by RDC board member Melanie Morrison. When the Greetings mural was completed, Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker said, “Reidsville City Council and staff have put a lot of effort into beautifying our historic downtown. The DREAM project is going to transform our downtown into an experience where people of all ages and walks of life can enjoy unique public art in addition to all of the shopping and dining venues already here. For those who enjoy taking ‘selfies,’ our new murals are

sure to be must-see destinations!” Another effort of Project DREAM has been the painting of fire hydrants in downtown Reidsville and adjacent neighborhoods. On October 13, 2018, volunteers participated in a “community paint day,” during which more than a dozen fire hydrants were painted by Reidsville artists. Lowe’s Home Improvement donated the paint and supplies for this project and the artists donated their time and talent. This project proved so successful that a spring painting day is being planned. Beginning in May, a free movie at Market Square will begin at dusk on Second DownTown Fridays: May 10: Incredibles June 14: Mary Poppins Returns July 12: Ratatouille Aug. 9: The Wizard of Oz Sept. 13: Back to the Future Second DownTown Fridays are sponsored by Team Reidsville, the Reidsville Downtown Corporation, and the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce.

Zoning Text Amendment Staff has prepared a case report for a text amendment to allow truck driver training schools in the BSC (BusinessShopping Center) district. The Planning Board amended this request and recommended approval by the City Council. Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program On March 25, staff received information about the Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program. It is an entirely new grant and specifically designed to assist communities like ours. It is unusual in that we had to come up with a list of potential properties and get consent from the property owners. If approved we can receive up to $750,000. The properties on our list are 624 Washington Street, The Central Hotel, The Nantucket Mill and the Spray Cotton Mill Complex. We submitted our application on March 30. Ashton Way Apartments Ashton Way Apartments have received their certificate of occupancy. 1220 Front Street The owner of 1220 Front Street was found guilty of violating our Nuisance Ordinance. She received six months of pro-

bation, has to pay all court costs, has to pay all of the funds she owes the City by June 25 and must complete 24 hours community service by the same date. Local Landmark Request Staff received an application for local landmark designation for Rivermont, located at 351 W. Meadow Rd.

Police Department Junior Achievement Program The Eden Police Department is participating in the Junior Achievement Program, for the second year, at Central Elementary. Junior Achievement helps students realize that the education they are getting today will help them to have a bright future tomorrow. Sergeant David Stepps and Lieutenant David Lamberth have been leading the classes at Central that will wrap-up later this month. Municipal & County Administration Academy Graduation Deputy Chief Clint Simpson will be graduating from the Municipal & County Administration Academy offered at UNC-Chapel Hill each month since the fall of 2018. Congratulations to Deputy Chief Simpson on this achievement! Posting of Outstanding Warrants on Facebook In January 2019, we implemented a new power point presentation (video) for individuals with outstanding warrants. This power point presentation is currently being utilized on our Eden Police Department Facebook page every three to four weeks. The slide show highlights individuals with outstanding warrants to include a photo, name, and current outstanding charges. We encourage our residents to visit the Eden Police Departments Facebook page to view the individuals with outstanding warrants. Anyone having information is asked to call the Eden Police Department at 336-623-9755 or Rockingham County Crimestoppers at 336349-9683. Stand Against Litter On March 19, the Eden Police Department posted a Public Service Announcement on the Eden Police Department’s Facebook page asking citizens to Stand Against Litter as part of the county wide campaign to aggressively enforce littering and illegal dumping violations. The PSA has been viewed more than 9,000 times and shared 57 times.

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From Root to Branch...Contined from Page 34 field. As is well known to every soldier, a retreat under fire is the severest test of discipline and courage ... I select these out of many instances, which particularly distinguished this regiment, because of trying situations." 3) "It marched and fought in battles from Fredericksburg to Appomattox, and participated in more than twenty general engagements including Gettysburg, the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Petersburg, and numerous smaller affairs, in some of which the conflict was more hotly contested than in the greater battles." 4) "'Company H was from Stokes County. Captain Spottswood B. Taylor was commissioned on 20 March 1862; resigned on account of health in November, 1863, and was ceeded by John F. Miller, promoted from Second Lieutenant, who was wounded at Snicker's Ford and captured September, 1864; Thomas S. Buruett, commissioned First Lieutenant 20 March 1862, and killed in 1863; Charles A. McGehee, First Lieutenant, November 1862, wounded at Gettysburg 3 July 1863, and captured; …Alexander Boyles, promoted First Lieutenant." After the Civil War, Alexander Boyles returned to his family in Stokes County where he married Mary Frances Page on 8 September 1868. Mary was born 16 March 1848 to Alexander and Nancy Leake Page. They farmed on the Camp Hanes Road off Chestnut Grove Road near King where they raised their family of five boys and five girls: 1) Nannie Lee Boyles born 1869 married Benjamin Richard Ferguson. 2) Ernest Boyles born 1870 married Quentora “Quinnie” King and Lillie Frances Caudle. 3) Walter Marion Boyles born 1875 married Floyde Westmoreland. 4) James “Jim” Boyles born 1876 married Cora A. Gibson. 5) Rosa Ellen Boyles born 1878 married James Rufus Caudle. 6) Gaston Boyles born 1879 married Carrie Dell Patterson. 7) Lillian Allis Boyles born married Nick W. Mitchell. 8) Carrie Frances Boyles born 1882, died 1884. 9) Daisy Belle Boyles born 1885 married Edgar Alphonsa Covington. 10) Reid Boyles born 1887. Mary Frances Page Boyles died December 3, 1908 in Rockingham County at the home of her son Gaston Boyles leaving Alexander to raise their younger children that were still at home. While living with his son in Rockingham County Alexander filed papers to collect his military pension. He later went to live with his daughter, Daisy Boyles Covington, near Pilot Mountain during the last years of his life. His grandson, Paul Covington, stated that Alexander had great admiration for General Lee and enjoyed talking about his Civil

War experiences. Paul told a story that his Grandpa Alex wanted Paul’s mother Daisy to name him Robert E. Lee Covington when he was born. Daisy would not abide by Grandpa Boyles' wishes but named him Paul Reid Covington, instead. Not to be outdone, Alex never called Paul by any name other than Bobby Lee! A granddaughter, Irene Covington Shumaker remembered a story that Alexander Boyles' company was in Roanoke, Virginia. They left one day for a little place called Bypass and it was snowing. As they were going across a pasture, they decided to spend the night there. They scraped back the snow so they could bed down. They were hungry, so some of them decided to milk a cow. They picked out one and started to go to milk it, only to find that it was a bull and quickly retreated. They bedded down hungry that night lying on the ground covered in snow as they slept, but Grandpa Boyles remembered how warm that blanket of snow felt! Stories like this remind us of what our ancestors endured during their lives. I remember my grandmother, Daisy Belle Boyles Covington, reading some of Grandpa Boyles' letters to me when I was a child. I thought it was so funny that he would start his letters, "My Dear Mr. and Mrs. Covington and all." I did not quite understand why he would call his own daughter "Mrs. Covington." She told me that her dad could write well, so he was kept busy writing letters for people who could not write. She also showed me buttons from his war uniforms and some Confederate money that he kept. I have a photographic copy of one of the letters that Grandpa Alexander Boyles wrote to Granny Daisy shortly before he came to live with her and I have a small tin picture of him that was made after the Civil War and a larger tin picture of his mother, Elizabeth Boles Boyles. Alexander Martin Boyles, or "Squire Eck" as he was called by some and "Grandpa Alex" by others, died on 25 December 1929 at the home of his daughter, Daisy Belle Boyles Covington. He is buried in the Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery on Highway 66 in Stokes County, North Carolina. For research information contact: Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 27027-0152; Website: http://gsrsnc.com/ Elvin Perkins, Jr., GSRS member; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Room, MadisonMayodan Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, NC 27025; Phone (336) 548-6553

2019 Rockingham County 4-H Summer Adventures 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. 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. At 4-H Robotics, youth will gain an understanding in the basic science concepts related to robotics. Youth will learn how to program a robot using the WeDo and EV3 kits. Magic of Electricity will help youth learn about electricity and the careers in the field by doing hands on activities. Would you like to learn more about painting or exercising, well check out our programs to learn more.

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Fargis Joins Eden HomeTrust Bank as Associate Branch Manager tion was a Service Manager. Tara P. Fargis has joined Fargis is happily married HomeTrust Bank as a Banking with two sons. She is a dedicatOfficer and Associate Branch Manager at the bank’s Eden, NC ed and active volunteer for many organizations, including United office. She is responsible for Way of Rockingham County encouraging and promoting where she serves as VP of branch performance, building Communications and new community is on the Executive relationships, and Board of Directors. managing branch She also serves on employees. Eden Rotary Club, “I love the Chamber of community feel at Commerce, and HomeTrust and am Rockingham Health excited to be here Care Foundation, and as they are growparticipates in several ing,” said Fargis. other volunteer efforts “I grew up in Eden Fargis locally. and am raising my “We feel so children here, so fortunate that Tara has joined us I’m invested in our city’s sucat our Eden location,” said cess, and I can see that Bridget French, Vice President HomeTrust is as committed to and Retail Market Leader, that success as I am.” HomeTrust Bank. “Her skills as Fargis has more than a a banker and as a relationship decade of banking experience. builder for the long term reflect Prior to HomeTrust Bank, she HomeTrust’s core values.” worked at First Citizens Bank and Trust. Her most recent posi-

Eden Summer Day Camp registering Eden Parks & Recreation 2019 Summer Camp is for children 612 years old. Campers enjoy weekly activities including: swimming, skating, tennis and field trips. There is an additional fee for skating and some field trips such as laser tag and bowling. Lunch is provided by the school system and campers need to bring their own snacks and water. Hours are 7:45am-5pm. Late fees will apply after 5pm and if payments arte not made on time, Cost for the summer is $250 per child for Eden residents or $275 for non-residents. Payment is required before attendance. To register and pay come to the Parks & Rec. Dept. at City Hall. Call 336-627-4711.

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Fine Arts Festival Celebrated 75 Years Congratulations to all the artists who participated in the 2019 Fine Arts Festival! Over 100 artists showed their work for judging and sale at the 75th show at Eden City Hall and what a beautiful show it was. There were over 300 pieces of work in 19 categories from literary, music, 2D and 3D art. Congratulations to the following 1st place winners: Acrylic – Bob Nordbrunch; Drawing/Printing – Patricia Perdue; Fiber – Joan Garrison; Glass – Susan Moore; Jewelry – Tammy Lawson; Mixed Media – Edna Canny; Music – Christian Martin; Oil – Beverly Green; Pastel – Carol Motsinger; Photography B/W – Ray Martin; Photography Color – Valerie Cruise; Poetry – Joseph Roberson; Pottery – Ben Winslow; Prose – George Ketchun; Sculpture – Johanna Nunez; Watercolor – Edna Canny; Wood Turning – Mark White and Woodworking – Mark Smith. Congratulations to Mark Smith for Best in Show with his woodworking entry – Mahogany Cabinet on stand! Best in Show, sponsored by First National Bank, is chosen by a panel of judges from all the first places. We would also like to thank all the category sponsors; Rockingham County Schools, Powell-Barefoot Agency, Inc., Annie Penn Hospital/Cone Health, Tri-State Steel, Car Needs, Short Sugars, Taylor Chiropractic, Town of Wentworth, Rockingham County Community College Foundation and HM Kern Corporation. Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County (FAFA) is a recipient of grants and funding from the following; HomeTrust Bank, Mohawk Carpet Foundation, Rockingham County Arts Council/NC Arts Council, Rockingham County Commissioners, and Wells Fargo. Special thank you to the City of Eden and Rockingham Community College. The next art show is “Passion for Trashin’” - art from re-cycled upcycled items. This show will be at the FAFA house in the fall. FAFA is located at 301 Cherokee Camp Rd., Reidsville. www.fafarc.org/fineartsfestival1741@gmail.com

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Arnold Robertson, far right, was surprised with the North Carolina Order of the Long Pine on April 9. He is shown with other local recipients, above and with family, at right.

Robertson recipient of State’s high honor Reidsville resident Arnold Robertson, in a surprise presentation at the April 9, 2019 Reidsville City Council meeting, received the State’s highest honor for civilians, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Councilman James Festerman, a fellow recipient, presented the honor on behalf of Governor Roy Cooper. Robertson was instrumental in launching a successful campaign to get the bond referendum passed that allowed the City to create Lake Reidsville recreational park. Over the years he also has served on numerous City and charitable foundation boards for the benefit of Reidsville and its citizens.

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Ginny Brooks Gets Main Street Honor The Reidsville City Council recognized Ginny Brooks as the City’s 2018 Main Street Champion on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Reidsville City Hall. Council wanted to congratulate Brooks publicly after she received the award during the North Carolina Main Street Conference held in Hickory in March. During the recognition, Mayor Donecker noted several activities that had been included in Brooks’ nomination for the award. The actual nomination, which was limited to 150 words, follows: • “Ginny Brooks joined the Reidsville Downtown Corporation board in the late 1990s and served off and on until 2016. Ginny was pivotal in the development of Market Square, the creation of “Mural Park,” and monthly classic car cruise-ins.

• She also helped create “Kelly’s Way,” an alleyway that was converted into a pocket park named after former City Manager Kelly Almond. “Kelly’s Way” is a popular area for people to socialize, eat lunch, and enjoy the beautiful fountain. • She led efforts to bring the RCC Center for Creative Woodworking to downtown Reidsville in a city-owned building. • Ginny served two terms as president of the RDC and was a leader and visionary in the truest sense. She challenged fellow board members to find solutions to situations and to always remain positive and look toward the future. • Ginny never missed an opportunity to volunteer and always led by example. Ginny Brooks is a True Main Street Champion!”

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Morehead Moments Morehead High School Student—GOOD—News (Christy Hensley, MHS Career Development Coordinator)

ing with Tammy Simmons & Jamie Trogden, MSI Apprenticeship Coordinators as well as the MSI Team to accomplish their daily mission. Christian will also continue his

APPRENTICESHIP NEWS: Students are apprentices at Rockingham County and Guilford County industries— building a better future for themselves! • Braxton French, MHS Junior Pre-Apprenticeship @pinehallbrick to begin June 2019. Braxton has been selected to be the forerunner of a new positon at Pine Hall call Preventive or Predictive Maintenance. He will observe the various machinery and analytics data to see if he can find indicators that would help the machines work longer and faster thus improving the efficiency of the brick/paver making process. Braxton was excited to learn about his new adventure during his pre-apprentice tour/visit on Thursday, March 28th. Plans are being made to welcome him on board this summer. Braxton is looking forward to taking his first two courses at RCC as well. He will take Blue Print Reading and Industrial Safety. • Levi Simons, MHS Senior Apprentice @pinehallbrick 634 Lindsey Bridge Rd., Madison, NC 27025. Pine Hall Brick is the nation’s largest supplier of clay pavers. The family-owned company manufactures face brick pavers and special-shaped bricks at three plants in Madison and two near Calhoun, GA. PHB boasts a production capacity that exceeds 250 million in bricks per year. Levi has enjoyed his apprenticeship thus far as it has proven to be an extension of his passion for Robotics and his involvement in the MHS Robotics Team. Levi works in various capacities at Pine Hall but specifically has spent a majority of time observing and studying the manufacturing process and the involvement of automation. Levi will continue in his 2nd year of Apprenticeship and his coursework towards Industrial Manufacturing with a Journeyman's license at RCC this summer. • Christian Richardson, MHS Senior Apprentice @ Machine Specialties, 6511 Franz Warner Parkway Whitsett, NC 27377. Machine Specialties, Inc. has been manufacturing precision parts since 1969. MSI is the leading contract machining and metal finishing specialist that designs and manufactures sophisticated, cost-effective solutions to your most demanding challenges. Christian has been immersed in the following departments over the past 8 months: Quality Control, CNC Machines, Shipping, and Plating at MSI. He has enjoyed work-

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JM Morehead HS Earns Jostens Yearbook Design Recognition Carillon yearbook featured in 2019 Jostens Look Book Morehead’s yearbook, Carillon has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2019 Jostens Look Book, celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage. The Jostens Look Book is a collection of spreads and photos from outstanding yearbooks and their creative themes, cool covers, beautiful designs, relevant coverage, meaningful storytelling and stunning photography. Along with design excellence, the annually published Look Book honors the important role well- crafted yearbooks play in helping schools chronicle the experiences, stories and achievements most relevant to students and that academic year. The Carillon was created by Morehead students in the 20172018 school year, under the direction of Cheryl Yeatts, Morehead HS yearbook adviser. The Morehead Carillon was one of only 387 yearbooks selected from over 2,000 yearbooks submitted. The 2019 panel of judges, comprised of nationally recognized scholastic journalism professionals and award-winning yearbook advisers, selected the best examples of yearbook spreads and covers to make up the 320-page 2019 Look Book.

Reece Lusk, Abby Chrapliwy, Elizabeth Bullins “The Jostens Look Book showcases the hard work and dedication of students who tell the story of the school year through photos and words. It is their collaboration and communication, as well as creative thinking in challenging situations, that results in the fine designs shown in this book,” said Sara Sausker, Senior Manager of Customer Experience. “We are very proud to celebrate the ability of this country’s future leaders and communicators by showcasing their sophisticated designs and photography.” Cheryl Yeatts and her yearbook staff received a copy of the 2019 Jostens Look Book and plaque from Jostens to recognize their outstanding achievement. The Jostens Look Book is a must-have resource for yearbook advisers and staffs seeking creative design and coverage ideas, trends and inspiration.

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Tennis Talk MEET GREET AND PLAY ADULT DOUBLES 6pm Thursdays and 2p Sundays, Eden YMCA, 301 S Kennedy St, Eden, NC 27288 Beginning adults gather for fun casual doubles play organized by host Jeff Parris . Free for YMCA members. $10 guest fee for nonmembers. Contact RCTennisAssociation@gmail.co m to join the contact list. UNITED WAY “FIRST” FAST FOUR ADULT TENNIS TOURNAMENT. Saturday May 18. Eden YMCA, 301 S Kennedy St, Eden, NC 27288 Women’s, Mixed and Men’s Doubles. ALL levels of play welcome. $25/person. Registration forms available at the Eden Family YMCA or by contacting United Way at Casey@uwrockingham.org TENNIS EXCELLENCE PROGRAM (TEP) sponsored by Chuck Faint Realty Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30-7pm. Jaycee Park tennis courts, 125 Jaycee Park Road, Reidsville NC 27320. Age 10 up who are serious about improving their skills meet on the court for drills

and match play. Free. Contact chuckfaintrealty@yahoo.com for program details and registration. RCTA AFTER SCHOOL KIDS TENNIS CLUBS meet once a week for 4 weeks in May at Huntsville, Douglass, Dillard Elementary Schools and Holmes Middle School. Kids Tennis Clubs give children the opportunity to try tennis in a safe, supportive, extracurricular setting. With tennis sized right for age and ability, it's easier and more fun than ever for kids to play even if they've never picked up a racket! Free. Contact the PE teacher at each school for more details and registration information. REIDSVILLE YMCA SUMMER SERVE YOUTH TENNIS SPORTS CAMP for ages 7-15 July 22-24 9a-1p. Jaycee Park tennis courts, 125 Jaycee Park Road, Reidsville NC 27320. $40 for Y members, $55 for potential members. Coach: Alyssa Mann. Details and online registration at: https://www.ymcagreensboro.org/locations/reidsville-ymca/youth-sports

Music and Cruiz-In rocks Freedom Park Mark your calendars now for the Eden Parks & Recreation Music and Cruiz in at Freedom Park. Each month on the last Satruday from April through September the cars will roll at in at 5:30 and the music will begin at 6:30 at the Kiwanis Amphitheartre. The event is always free. Concessions will be available. There will be Cornhole, 50/50 drawing, door prizes and more. Don’t miss it! The music schedule is as follows: • 5/25 - GT & Misti (pop) • 6/29 - Karolina Kool (rock, coutry, beach) • 7/27 Against the Nights (Christian rock) • 8/31 - Remedy (country, rock, funk) • 9/29 - The Impacts (oldies, beach)

EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2 LEGIT 2 HIT - WOMEN’S WINTER VOLLEYBALL Season and Playoff Runner Up In Front L to R - Delaney Hutchens and Leiann Minter. Back: Cassie Gover and Meredith Johnston. Not Pictured - Jordan Wood.

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On March 28, 2019, the 2019 Rockingham County High School Boys Tennis Tournament was hosted at Jaycee Park in Reidsville and Rockingham Community College in Wentworth by Rockingham County Tennis Association with a grant from the Xerox Foundation. The tournament gave all high school boys players from the 4 RCS high school teams a chance to show how well they can play the game and compete against other players from across the county. The tournament is set up as a round robin based on seeds 1-7 for singles and 1-3 in doubles. The overall winner was Morehead High School (JMHS) with 23 points. Number 2 was Rockingham County High School (RCHS) with 19 points, Number 3 McMichael (DMHS)

with 10 points. Number 4 Reidsville (RHS) with 9 points. The Rosters were as follows: John Motley Morehead High Singles 1. Broch Bell 2. L Griffin 3. Aaron Carelock 4. Mason Harris 5. Harrison Smith 6. Cole Garrett Dalton M McMichael High Singles 1. Juan Pastor 2. Cliff Lester 3. Tristan Hollifield 4. Cabe Capla 5. Luke Kemp 6. Andrew Lowr Rockingham County High Singles 1. Heath Carter 2. Dakota Shepherd 3. John Everett 4. Mason Paschal 6. Carson Deal Reidsville High School Singles 1. Daniel Crowder 2. Chase Drizake 3. Eli Peoples 4. Ramor Almador

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In true David and Goliath fashion, the team lived and played by their motto to “pick up your rocks, trust in God and GO TO WORK” and the school verse, Romans 8:37: “Nay, in all these things, we are MORE than Conquerors through Him that loved us”. Mayor Jay Donecker, on behalf of the Reidsville City Council extended the city’s congratulations to the Reidsville Community Baptist Lady Conquerors Basketball Team and the coaching staff, wishing them future success in all their endeavors, both on and off the court.

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Garden of Eden Senior Center - May All Events are Free and open to the public unless otherwise listed. The Garden of Eden Senior Center is located at 508 Orchard Dr, Eden, NC 27288 (336) 627-4711. Mon - Fri. 8am - 5pm . • Friends Club –Meetings are held every Tuesday at the center at 10am. On the 4th Tuesday of the month we will have a lunch outing, so we meet at 11 or earlier depending on where we are going for lunch. Call 336-6274711 for details • Legal Aid will be on the second Thursday of each month. You must call 1-800-951-2257 or 336-398-1731 to make an appointment. • Exercise -with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 inside. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls, and hand held weights. • Walking Group – Morgan Road Track from 8:30-9am Monday, Wednesday and Friday. • Play Mah Jongg – Thursdays at 11 am Come and learn or play. • 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 • Phase 10 on Fridays at 10 am • Bingo at 9am on Monday, May 20. • Open Craft time - Fridays at 1 pm bring your own craft or work on one we have. Call for information on what is available. • Watercolor class on Wednesdays at 9:30 ongoing class $6 per class • Watercolor, oil, pastels or acrylic paint class on Thursdays at 9:30. $6 per class. Classes are ongoing. Call 336-627-4711

• Pickle ball players. We play every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30- 11 and Tues.and Thur. at 6pm at Mill Ave. Recreation Center. Call Carla for info @ 336-627-4711 • Pickle ball Beginners Clinics – Please call Carla Huffman at 336-627-4711 if you would like to learn to play pickle ball. • Whine and Design Class – Thursday, May 23rd from 1-4. $20 per person. Includes supplies and refreshments. Everyone paints the same picture but puts their own twist to their artwork. • Garden of Eden Senior Center - Build your Bones Seminar – (exercise, posture and education to manage bone health) Physical Therapist Chip Miller, from UNC Rockingham will be from 1:00 -2:00 on May 20th. • Senior Games / SilverArts Closing Ceremony and Heritage Arts display at Duane Best Auditorium at Morehead High School on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 10am. Public Invited

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