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through the More Than A Meal research grant from AARP Foundation to the Meals On Wheels Association.

“It’s an honor to be partnered with AARP, AARP Foundation and the Drive to End Hunger program, and to participate in the delivering of this one millionth meal,” said Gordon.

“But as we approach this milestone, there is still a lot of work to be done for those nearly nine million older Americans that still go hungry each day.”

“We are so proud to work with the Meals On Wheels Association of America and Aging, Disability and Transit Services in helping to fight senior hunger in local communities," said CB Wismar Vice President, AARP. “Isolated seniors depend

Over the past 25 years, the name Rakestraw Insurance and the RIC logo have become a staple sight and business throughout Rockingham County as well as North Carolina. In 1990, Harry Rakestraw, President, opened Rakestraw Insurance Center, Inc. with the support of his wife Janet Rakestraw and family, in order to offer his customers more options than they had during his 12 year tenure at Farm Bureau. When asked how he was able to sustain a business for 25 years, Harry Rakestraw simply said, “Through good customer service, ethical business practices, and always doing what is best for the customer.” In those 25 years, he has also added the talents of his children, Jason Rakestraw and Katherine Rakestraw Hall, to whom he also attributed much of the success of Rakestraw Insurance.

In 2013, with the implementation of the Affordable Care and Patient Protection Act, the Rakestraw family saw an opportunity to provide an even better service to customers and citizens of Rockingham County by adding a second location in Wentworth, NC. So after hours and hours of training, planning, and setting up shop, they opened their second location at 8460 NC 87 in Wentworth, right beside Elizabeth’s Pizza. Harry added, ”Not only did we feel that it was the right thing to do for our existing and dedicated customers, it would help in reaching out our hands to new customers that may need assistance with Healthcare Reform and all other prod-

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Jeff Gordon Delivers the “One Millionth” Meal for Meals on Wheels Stoneville woman receives a very special Meals on Wheels delivery Stoneville, N.C. - AARP Foundation, Meals On Wheels Association of America and Aging, Disability and Transit Services (ADTS) teamed up with Jeff Gordon -- four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and driver of the No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet SS for Hendrick Motorsports -- to deliver the one millionth Meals on Wheels meal to a local family in Stoneville, NC. Gordon delivered the meal and met with the Meals on Wheels recipient Mrs. Freida Evans, 89 of Stoneville, on his way to Martinsville Speedway for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race that weekend.

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Helping save Eden’s abandoned, lost and stray animals Do you know what happens when an animal gets picked up by Animal Control in the City of Eden? Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are taken to the City of Eden r, commonly called the pound, located behind Eden Veterinary Hospital.

Unfortunately, because of space and financial restraints, animals at the shelter are held only 72 hours before they may be offered up for adoption to a new owner or euthanized after five days if not adopted. This lack of resources is an issue facing most animal shelters across the country.

WHY DO ANIMALS END UP AT THE SHELTER? It’s sad to say, but most animals find themselves at the shelter because of irresponsible pet owners. It’s understandable that on occasion a dog or cat slips away from an owner and gets lost, but responsible pet owners immediately look for their missing pet. One of the first places to check is with the city’s Animal Control by calling 623-9687. If the missing animal is in the shelter, the owner can pick it up after paying a fine. The city’s Animal Control is obligated to pick up dogs and cats not on their owner’s property.

WHO ARE THE FRIENDS OF THE EDEN ANIMAL SHELTER? Fortunately, a group of concerned animal lovers organized in June with a goal to reduce the number of adoptable pets being euthanized at the Eden shelter.

The Friends of the Eden Animal Shelter have rescued more than 65 dogs and puppies since that time. These animals have been adopted into loving homes or transported to be adopted as far away as Maine.

The Friends of the Eden Animal Shelter is a 501c3 nonprofit group using networking to provide support for the abandoned, lost and stray animals that find themselves at the Eden shelter. Volunteers for the Friends of

the Eden Animal Shelter work on a daily basis to promote and save the animals that come into the shelter.

Animals rescued from the shelter are given a health check by a vet and vaccinated. Arrangements are made for the animal to be spayed or neutered. Animals then go with their adoptive family or into foster care.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP? Animal rescue is costly. Funds are needed to cover pull fees, vet costs, support of temporary fosters and to support transport to rescue, in addition to normal care for the animals until they are adopted. The Friends of the Eden Animal Shelter actively work to raise money through various fundraising sales but will gladly accept donations. Keep in mind that your tax-deductible donation to the Friends truly does save a life. You can donate directly into the Friends fund set up at Eden Veterinary Hospital (1015 S. Van Buren Road, beside Roll-A-Bout Skating Center, 623-9721) or online via Paypal to friendsofedenanimalshelter@gmail.com Volunteers are needed.

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Foster caregivers and adopters desperately wanted. If you are not ready to commit to adopting a pet, please consider opening your home to a foster animal. Often, they only need a place to stay for a couple of weeks before they can be transported for adoption. If you are considering a new family member, please take a look at the animal shelter. There are many loving pets of all shapes, sizes, ages and breeds there. All they ask in return is for a loving home.

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ucts that we offer, such as Auto, Home, Business and Life Insurance.” As the 2014 Enrollment Period began in October, an abundance of individuals seeking to enroll in health insurance coverage came to the new Wentworth office.

According to Rakestraw, hundreds of customers, new and existing, were assisted in getting enrolled in the new Health Insurance Marketplace, some able to obtain health insurance for the first time in their life! Many customers were able to receive tax credits to assist with their monthly premiums and some policies were free or as low as $7.00 per month. While that may not have been the circumstance for all individuals, the savings experienced by all was overwhelming.

April 15th, 2014, the end of the 2014 Enrollment Period came and went. No sooner than the dust settled, the Rakestraw family/team began discussing their 25th year in business and other ways they could support the communities that have supported them for so long. Unanimously, they decided to create a Community Outreach Division of Rakestraw Insurance and simply called it NCHealthcare.Org. NCHealthcare.Org was formed to not only focus efforts on being the most knowledgeable and trusted healthcare reform advisors in the state but going out to the communities and offering services at locations in their customer’s neighborhoods. For example, you might find a team from NCHealthcare.org hosting a public information session at a restaurant in Stoneville or a church in Reidsville or the local hospital in Eden. They will also be hosting enrollment events at similar locations throughout the county. Some of the reasons for these sessions are to educate the citizens on the facts and myths of Healthcare Reform, to answer questions one may have and to provide a trusted resource for health insurance sign ups in the people’s backyard.

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The 2015 Health Insurance Enrollment Period begins November 15th, 2014 and runs through February 15th, 2015.

This is the time each year that you may enroll in the affordable health insurance program and also the time to see if you are eligible for monthly premium subsidies or tax credits.

NCHealthcare.org wants you to remember these key points; just because you may not have been eligible for monthly subsidies last year does not mean you are not eligible this year, there is no preexisting condition waiting periods, and everyone under 65 is eligible for coverage no matter your health condition.

If you need assistance with your health insurance or any other insurance services, you can visit them at either the Madison location or the Wentworth location and you will always be greeted by a highly skilled, professional face. If you are interested in scheduling an information session, enrollment event or simply want to know if and how you may qualify for free or reduced health insurance rates, please visit www.nchealthcare.org or call (336)637-8099.

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Meals on Wheels Continued from Page 1 on visits from volunteers both for nutritious meals and for the benefits of human contact. Sadly, the staff and volunteers are often the only people these seniors see on any particular day, which makes watching Jeff Gordon deliver the one millionth meal an exciting experience that also helps create awareness around the issue of hunger.”

Covington. "We hope that Jeff's participation will also help us highlight the serious ongoing need in Rockingham County, where there are currently more than 160 homebound seniors on a waiting list for Meals on Wheels services."

Last year, AARP Foundation provided $350,000 to fund a research study evaluating costs and benefits of Meals on Wheels, which provides nutritious meals, safety checks and a social con-

Mary Beth Pichon, ADTS Sr. Director of HR and Operations T. Lee Covington, ADTS Executive Director, Jeff Gordon, Ann Boyte, ADTS Director of Nutrition Services Kristen Perry, ADTS Director of Community and Volunteer Relations

“The ongoing support of AARP Foundation allows the Meals On Wheels Association of America to empower local programs, like ADTS, to make the case for their valuable services in the community,” said Ellie Hollander, President and CEO, Meals On Wheels Association of America. “We’re thrilled that Jeff Gordon is able to help raise even more awareness about needs of seniors across the country.

Together, we truly can deliver.”

"We are so excited about Jeff Gordon and his team taking the time to help us celebrate our one millionth meal delivery," said ADTS Executive Director T. Lee

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nection to homebound and hungry seniors, enabling them to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible.

The research grant came at an increasingly critical time.

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Since AARP and AARP Foundation launched Drive to End Hunger, it has donated nearly 32 million meals and driven corporate and individual donor commitments with an expected value of approximately $24 million. All contributions to Drive to End Hunger go to support the hunger solutions of AARP Foundation.

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Loved ones of Rockingham County who have recently passed away Betty Adams Alley, 81 Betty Heffinger "Missie" Ashworth, 84 - Eden Kenneth Duane Allen, Sr. 58 - Reidsville Donald Gaston Allen, Sr., 77 Irene Hennis Belcher, 81 - Mayodan Billy Moore Brown, Jr., 72 - Eden Geraldine Spry Blevins, 79 Paul Baxter Barrow, 54 - Reidsville Blanche Brown, 92 Erna Kief Caddy Clifford D. Cherry Vera Francis Cherry Barbara Ann Chandler, 80 Clemmon “Clem” Thomas Cheek, Sr. 76 David Lee Chambers, 51 Cleo Mae Smith Carter, 79 Kenneth Wayne Collins, 67 - Stoneville Barbara Ann “Bobbye” Cook, 80 Clyde Thomas Canter, 80 Claudia Way Cable, 87 Ruth Hutcherson DeCarlo, 95 - Eden Barbara Dodson Davenport, 67 - Eden Jean Gravely Rawlins Duling - Eden Timothy Lee Deaton, 58 Roy Wayne Dalton, 61 - Stoneville James “Jim” Walter Dennis, 84 Reidsville Betty Jean Hewitt Eggers, 78 - Eden Charles Gregory Edens, 60 - Stoneville Murtice Stephens Everette, 97 Almary Angeline Fields Evans, 78 Madison Loraine Bailey Ellington, 86 - Eden Revonda Lynn Estep, 49 Jacqueline Ingram Earles, 73 Reidsville Dennis Ray "Burt" Felts, 62 Freddie Euell Fulcher, 57 Erma Lee Frazier, 94 Alla Pearl “Pat” Patton Fowlkes Thelma Virginia Brown Greene, 89 Patty June Heath Griffin, 81 Benton N. Gooch, 87 - Reidsville Rochelle Hoffman Gedaly, 64 Evelyn H. Gregory, 78 Rebecca Sue Gammons, 65 - Reidsville Rebecca "Becky" Johnson Gilley, 82 William Sherman Green, III Dennis Wayne Hawkins, 52 Lenora Gibson Hairston, 93 Roscoe Carlton Hankins, 93 - Eden Linda Marie Biggs Hennis, 67 Mayodan Sarah Spencer Fulk Hall, 89 Conrad “Jim” Hock, Jr., 85 Frances Moore Hodge, 76 - Madison John Elton Hunsucker Inez Moseley Hall, 96 Myrtle Olivia Bass Hodges, 100 - Eden James Matthew Hylton, 70 - Madison Willie Wilkes Norman Inman, 97 Theresa Hopkins Jarrett, 72 Nola Mae Honeycutt Jones, 82 Orene Wood Williams Joyce, 84 Madison William “Lee” Jumper, Sr. Jimmy Ray Joyce, 63 Mable Vernon Jones, 84 H.C. Joines, 89 Mary Louise Dixon Johnson, 80 Reidsville Lula Mae Kendrick Landreth, 89 Madison Kimily Ann Allgood Lakey, 55 Deacon George Harold Lash Sr., 81 Richard Fredrick Lebrecht, 66 Helen Fletcher Lochra, 85 Betty Jane Yates Lawson, 88 Charles Theodore “C.T.” Lasley, Jr., 88 - Madison Jeffrey Allen Long Robert Hobert Livesay, “Junior”, 87 Reidsville Garry Lee Lynn - Reidsville

Melissa "Missy" Bennett Lynch, 41 Eden Charles Theodore “C.T.” Lasley, Jr., 88 - Madison Jacqueline Jones Lanning, 86 Shelby Jean Huckabee Locklair, 64 Martha Hudson Lee, 87 Linda Sue Quillin Lankford, 72 Patricia Martin Campbell Meadows, 73 - Reidsville Marty Dean Martin, 45 Carolyn Reynolds Morgan, 59 Reidsville John Wayne Mabe, 66 - Reidsville Joseph Lee "Joe" McBride, 71 Clarence Edward “Ed” Morgan, 87 Doris Cox McAlister, 88 - Reidsville Robert Wendell (Bob) Moore, Jr., 70 Rockingham County Cynthia Lynn Shipton McCandless, 61 - Madison Ollie Harrell Walker May, 94 Arlean Nance McHone, 76 - Madison Angela Lavern Moore, 39 - Eden John Kimbrough “Kim” Naylor, Jr., 56 Norma Straughan Nall Patricia Hankins New, 75 - Eden Paul Sharon Orange, 89 Iris Louise Phillips Ostwalt, 79 Larry Wayne “Cane” Pulliam, 72 Lenzie E. (Billy) Purgason, Jr., 81 Stoneville Virginia "Gin" Pegram Parrish, 84 Nathan Jack Powell, Jr., 70 - Madison Sharon Hand Purdy, 56 Dorothy W. “Dot” Paschal, 92 Reidsville Gerald Roger Pike, 82 Mamie Lucille Myers Potts, 90 J. P. Paschal, 79 Elizabeth Sharpe Plummer, 85 Madison James Carnell Russell, Sr. John William "Billy" Rigney, Sr., 70 Eden Melvin F. Reich, 94 William Leslie "Billy" Rumley, 57 Eden

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Eden, N.C. and the family greet Inez Moseley Hall, 96 years ed friends at Boone-Cooke old, went home to live with her Funeral Home. She was laid to Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on rest in the cemetery at October 11, 2014. She was born Providence Baptist Church in June 4,1918, and she lived a full Stoneville, NC beside her husand according to her " a wonder- band.

In lieu of flowers, donations ful life". She loved to the Gideon's her Lord and her famiInternational of Wake ly. Everyone who ever County or Transition had the privilege to Life Center for Care on meet her and know her Trinity Rd., Raleigh, loved her very much.

NC. Donations are She was precedappreciated. ed in death by her husThe family band, Charlie Green would like to say a speHall, Sr. and her Hall cial thank you to all the daughter, Rita Hall caregivers at The Wilson Johannes. She is survived by her four children; Laurels at Forest Glen in Garner, Judy Hall Barton of Raleigh,C.G. NC for the loving, wonderful Hall,Jr. & wife, Dianna, of care they gave our Mama for 3 Butler,TN; Danny Hall & wife, years. Another special thank you Sue of Southern Pines, NC; for her caregivers at the William Skippy Carter & husband, Wade Duncan Transition Life Center of Raleigh; 15 grandchildren, 37 for care on Trinity Road in great-grandchildren, and 7 great- Raleigh, there they helped our great grandchildren, and one Mama transition from her earthly home to her home in heaven for great-great-great grand A wake and service were all eternity. Online condolences held at Bethany Hills Baptist may be sent to the family at w w w. b r o w n w y n n e Church on October 13, 2014.

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First Same-Sex Marriage prompts Magistrate’s forced resignation The first, same-sex marriage Magistrate John Kallam Jr. pled license in Rockingham County his case and made multiple sugwas issued on October 13th in the gestions for alternate assignRockingham County Courthouse. ments and work shifts that would The couple anxiously waited effectively solve the situation, yet for the doors to open at the was told by a supervising judge Rockingham County Courthouse that no accommodation would be on NC 65 at 8 o’clock a.m. By made for his religious beliefs and 8:10 a.m., Ann-Marie Jarvis of that he couldn’t recuse himself on Reidsville and Christy Michelle religious grounds from performFinney of Reidsville had com- ing a same-sex marriage. pleted all of the legal paperwork Kallam noted that when he for their marriage license. took the oath of office, it was not Rockingham County Register of even a consideration that he Deeds Rebecca Cipriani and would be required to perform Deputy Register of Deeds such a ceremony. Now that the Candace Carver prepared the new law has passed, he was paperwork. instructed he would be compelled “This is a historic day for to perform civil marriages for our county, our same-sex couples state, and our or face suspen“The court’s nation. This is part sion or dismissal. expansion of the He was forced to of history just as women’s rights to freedoms of some resign, so vote and civil rights.

Magistrate John should not violate the Kallam Jr. sent a I am a well-recognized letter of resignaConstitutional Officer and I will constitutional rights tion to Chief continue to uphold District Court of others,” said Judge the law,” Cipriani Fred said. “This is not Wilkins stating Berger. about politics nor that marrying gay personal beliefs but equality of couples would be against his reliindividuals under the law.” gious beliefs.

Jarvis and Finney said they Concerned by recent events had been together as a couple for in his home county and in com17 years. Following the issuance munities across the state, Senate of the marriage license, they were Leader Phil Berger (Rmarried in a civil ceremony by Rockingham) on Tuesday, Rockingham County Magistrate October 21st, announced his Shandolyn Martin. intention to file legislation to proStating religious beliefs tect the first amendment and reli-

SAUNDERS MONUMENT gious rights of magistrates, registers of deeds and their employees whose participation in same-sex marriage ceremonies would violate their core religious beliefs.

The court system failed to observe a requirement under federal and state law to consider alternatives in order to recognize and respect the religious beliefs of employees. And a recent memo from the top lawyer at the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts ignored reasonable alter-

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Ongoing Events of Interest For Your Own Good...

DIABETIC EDUCATION Workshop for everyday living Eden Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 3rd Thurs. of every month, 3 pm. No res. necessary, FREE to the public! Pete Crouch, of Eden Drug FIBROMIALGIA SUPPORT GROUP New meeting for sufferers. Eden Library 2ce monthly. 10am - 12pm. Check out our facebook (Amanda Odell) or call for details 336 612-2432 FITNESS ON THE SQUARE IN REIDSVILLE Mon’s & Wed’s - Fitness in the Square 6pm • TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) a nonprofit weight-loss organization .

Weekly meetings last 1 hour, annual cost of joining is $28. Half-price for children 6-18 and for spouses who join together.

Please visit www.tops.org or call 1-800YEA-TOPS. Local state contact Laurasgw@gmail.com or call 919-6213613. The Eden area meets every Monday at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Church, 233 Stadium Dr Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057.

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

NEED HELP NAVIGATING HEALTHCARE REFORM? Individual Enrollment Assistance is available Mon. Nov. 17, 1 to 8 pm Call 336-623-9711 ext. 2482 Morehead Hosp.

Appt. preferred, walk-ins welcome.

Call 336-623-9711, ext. 2995 LIFE SUPPORT CLASSES Morehead Hospital, Eden **Registration required for all life support classes** Call 336-623-9711 ext, 2412 to register. Classes include: • Basic Life Support Training (BLS) ($25 fee)Nov. 11th, 8 am to 12 noon Morehead Hosp. Downstairs Classroom • Advance Cardiac Life Support Recert. ($45) Nov. 13th, 8 am-4:30 pm Morehead Hosp. Downstairs Classroom • Pediatric Advance Life Sup. Recert.

(PALS) ($45). Nov. 23rd, 8 am-4:30 pm Morehead Hos. Downstairs Classroom

ADVANCE DIRECTIVES November 11th, 2 pm or 6 pm Morehead Hospital Reg.is required - pref. one week in advance. Call 336-623-9711 ext. 2482 CHRONIC DISEASE CARE • Community of Hope Cancer Support Call for dates and times Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room. Call Susie Pool at 336-623-9711, Ext. 2662.

• Look Good - Feel Better Call for dates and times Smith-McMichael Cancer Center To register, call 336-623-9713.

• Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Nov. 18, 2pm call 336-623-9711 ext.

2482. Morehead Main Conf. Room HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 AM • WMYN AM 11:30 a.m., 2nd & 4th Wednesday

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

WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wednesday at 7pm.

FREE to Public! Door Prizes! Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden (next to library) 627-4325 Annie Penn/Cone Health program BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM Cone Health provides free or low-cost breast and cervical screenings and followup services to eligible women in this region through this program. For information or to schedule an appointment, call 832-0628.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS A support group for family members and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call for date and times.

South Day Room. Registration is not required. For questions, call 951-4674.

Monthly Support Groups - Alcoholics Anonymous - 8 p.m., every Wed. Morehead Mem. Hosp.Dining Room. Open meeting - for those interested in recovery from alcoholism. For info. 336-623-2382 or 336-939-3230.

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

• Al-Anon Meeting 1st United Meth Church - 130 Main Street, Eden Every Thursday, 7pm.

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

Interior Design Commercial & Residential Window Treatments Color Consultation Kitchen & Bath Designs Space Planning For Remodels

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

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

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

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

Meeting will be held in the first house on the right at the end of the road. Public is invited. For more information call 336627-7565. The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. works with and for people with cognitive, intellectual, developmental disabilities and their families.

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

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

SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATION

from 6 pm til 7 pm, meeting at 7 pm.

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

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

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

336-347-7432, leave message.

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

Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY 2nd Tuesday of month, 11 am-noon at the Sirloin House in Eden on Van Buren (Hwy 14) Contact Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” (Madison) Meet every 2nd Thursday of month 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg You Do Not have to be a vet to attend.

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

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

573-3317 or 548-2027 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Invites you to visit and join! Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am.

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

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Fall Festival Brunch 9:30 - 11am at 912 Bethlehem Restaurant -Eden.

Music: Marie Fox Special Feature: Tena Isaacs (Round-A-Bout Shop, Reidsville) Speaker: Marge Monohan with “From Borken to an Overflowing Heart” $10 inclusive. Reservations required: Call Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Free large load pickup. 627-0160.

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

Meals Provided • SALVATION ARMY Hungry?

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

MEALS WITH FRIENDS!

Church Events A New feature of Eden’s Own / Rockingham County Star Church Events is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the

CLUBS WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Meets 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB Meets at the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday or the month - 7pm Call Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005

COOLANT SYSTEM FLUSHES IN MOST AMERICAN MADE CARS TYKE ROBERTSON JR. • MIKE ROBERTSON

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

REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA meets the third Tuesday of every month at Fursty's Restaurant on Freeway Drive in Reidsville at 6:30 pm.

public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more.

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

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

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

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• HARVEST SALE AT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY Saturday, November 8th, 8am - 11am 538 Henry Street, Eden, NC Baked Goods, Thanksgiving sides, Silent Auction: Handmade Quilt, Case of Wine, Mvoie Basket, Antique Chairs, UNC Basketball Tickets and more.

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Events of Interest Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

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

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

Upcoming & Ongoing DANCE - COLUMBIAN CENTER 1210 Old Leaksville Rd, Ridgeway, Va Doors open at 5:30, Monday & Saturday.

Music 7pm - 9:30 by the House Rockers. For information call Wayne at 276-340-6212 EDEN DANCE AT CB HUT The second Saturday of the month.

All Ages Welcome! Bullet Band at the C.B. Hut on Boone Rd. Eden N.C. No alcohol and No smoking Just good fun and dancing.

7pm-9:30pm New & old country--beachand oldies. $5 at the door.

THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam starts at 6:15PM -November 4 7:00 PM “Snow Creek” -November 11 7:00 PM “Lucky City” -November 18 7:00 PM “Hard Times” -November 25 7:00 PM “2 Young 2 Old” -Saturdays at “The Barn” -November 8 7:00PM “Timbre Trail” -November 15 7:00PM GOSPEL NIGHT with

“Lewis & Lewis” from Nashville, Tenn.

-November 22 7:00PM “Southern Sunday” For Information contact Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AND JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville, NC 27320. No Alcohol, smoke free. Adults $5 donation, 11 & under free.

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

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

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

GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH: The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14 just South of Eden, is open from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tues.; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wed. and 9 a.m. to noon Sat. Consultants/professional genealogists on hand to assist in researching family histories at no cost. Popular research sites can be accessed free of charge. Copies are 10¢ per page. Appt. can be made for other times. Information: 336-623-7154 4TH ANNUAL ARTIST OPEN STUDIO TOUR Self Guided Tour of 32 artists at 16 locations. Oct. 31 - Nov. 2nd visit ArtsInRockingham.rog/Events 349-4039

Affordable Health Insurance Enrollment

Assistance HELP WITH AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT NC Health Care is hosting several enrollment events. This is an opportunity for FREE assistance in enrolling for the 2015 Affordable Health Insurance Enrollment period. You may get FREE or greatly reduced health insurance!

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• Nov. 15th -11:30am -5:30pm FREE. Kickoff Affordable Health Ins. Sign Up Event at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, 3890 US Hwy. 220, Stoneville Walk ins welcome. For Appt or info call: Church Phone: 336-573-2337 • Nov. 17th - 1pm-8pm Affordable Health Insurance Sign Up Event at Morehead Memorial Hospital (Downstairs Classroom) 117 E Kings Hwy, Eden NC, 27288 Susan Combs @ 336-623-9711 ext 2995 Walk ins welcome • Nov. 18th - 3pm-8pm Affordable Health Insurance Sign Up at Mt. Sinai Bapt. Church, 512 Henry St. Eden. - Walk in’s welcome For info or apt: (336) 623-3739 • Nov. 22nd - 9am-12pm Affordable Health Ins. Sign Up Event at LOT 2540, 411 S 2nd Ave., Mayodan • Nov. 25th - 2pm-8pm Affordable Health Ins. Sign Up Event First Baptist Church of Reidsville 409 S. Main St, Reidsville NC For info or apt call: 336) 342-4227 • Nov. 27th - 3pm-8pm Affordable Health Ins. Sign Up Event Vera Holland Community Center 203 East Main St, Stoneville, NC For info call:336-637-8099 • Nov. 29th - 10 am-6pm Affordable Health Ins. Sign Up Event Salvation Army Community Center 704 Barnes St, Reidsville, NC

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Nov. 8th Real Jazz Nov. 29 - Cinnamon & the Spice Rack Doors Open at 7pm Entertainment begins at 8pm $10 Admission ABC

THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 • RC. AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 wants to know who makes the best stew. STEW COOK-OFF at Post building, 302 N. 12th Avenue, Mayodan. Festivities beginning at 8am, Awards around Noon. All day event. The event will feature a Stew cookoff, art and craft fair, cornhole tournament.

• MOTORCYCLE RIDE FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS sponsored by Elm Gove Helping Hands Relay Team Hot dogs, chips and drinks for sale $5. Registration begins 8:30am and kickstands up at 10am. Elm Grove Baptist Church, 1302 Hwy 29 S., Reidsville, NC For more info call 336-342-3710 • TOUCH A TRUCK - DOWNTOWN MAYDAN 10am - 1pm. Fire Truck, Fire Safety House, Police Vehicles, Backhoe, Bobcat, Tractor, Dump Turck and more. Music by DJ and Hot Apple Cider available.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 • Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Meeting. 6:30 pm at Governmental Center, Commissioners Chambers, Second Flor, 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth NC 27375 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014 • CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR 11 am – 4 pm at Osborne Baptist Church. Hosted by : Memory Makers Relay For Life of Rockingham County. Contact: Chrissy Griffin at 336-613-1260 or chrissydgriffin@gmail.com

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2014 • 11th Annual Veteran’s Day Parade - Draper Village, Eden. Honoring all who served or are presently serving. Parage begins at 8:45am at Draper Elementary with ceremony starting at 9:15am at Veteran’s park on Feildcrest Rd., A DAV van will be available to transport from the school to the park if needed.

For more information call Cindy Adams at 612-8049.

• 2pm “Freedom is not Free” Buck Easley’s WWII Stories. at the Museum & archives of Rockingham County (MARC) 1086 NC Hwy 87, Wentworth, NC. Sponsored by The William Bethell Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014 • 3rd Annual Comedy Dinner featuring Kelly Swanson” An evening of good food and good laughs.

Benefit for Hospice of Rockingham County. Tickets $50. Call 336-427-9022. Seating is limited. You may purchase tickets online at www.hospiceofrockinghamcounty.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 • Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Meeting. 6:30 pm at Governmental Center, Commissioners Chambers, Second Flor, 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth NC 27375 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2014 • 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive ( Bring food to Chamber, 112 W. Murphy St., Madison 9am - 4pm Mon - Fri) or send check for $25 and we will do the shopping for you! will proved a box of food for a family in need including a turkey and all the “fixings!” Provided by the Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce (providing Turkeys) and partners Lot 2540 and Walmart.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2014 • Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Meeting. 6:30 pm at Governmental Center, Commissioners Chambers, Second Flor, 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth NC 27375

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Generation 4 Hope will be sponsoring a Thanksgiving Day Lunch for anyone that would like to come and share lunch. This is open to everyone! We especially want the homeless and widows to come out. The location will be at the Madison & Mayodan Recreation Center at 300 2nd Ave in Mayodan. The hours will be from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Come out and enjoy the fellowship together and share the joy of Thanksgiving with others. If anyone would like to make a donation to help sponsor this event you may make checks payable to Generation 4 Hope, PO Box 45, Stoneville, NC 27048. If you would like to volunteer to help serve or just come and enjoy the fellowship with others, you are most welcome.

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RCS Teacher of the Year celebration On September 23, 2014, Rockingham County Schools (RCS) honored its school-based Teachers of the Year, the RCS Teacher of the Year Runner-Up, and the RCS Teacher of the Year.

At the event, each of RCS' twenty-five school-based Teachers of the Year were recognized. Rhonda Felicia Jumper, PreK teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, was recognized as the 2014-2015 Rockingham County Schools Teacher of the Year. Vickie Slaydon, music teacher at Bethany Elementary, was recognized as the RCS Teacher of the Year Runner-Up. Rockingham County Schools congratulates these employees as well as the other outstanding school-based Teachers of the Year.

2014-2015 School-Based Teachers of the Year Elementary Schools: Vickie Slaydon - Bethany Elementary Melodie Overby - Central Elementary Robin Smith - Dillard Elementary Brenda Pittman - Douglass Elementary Christie Benton - Draper Elementary Sherri Hall - Huntsville Elementary Gini Cardwell - Leaksville-Spray Elementary Rhonda Jumper - Lincoln Elementary Bobbie Barham - Monroeton Elementary Jo Newnam - Moss Street Elementary Tina Whitten - New Vision Elementary Robert Joyce - South End Elementary Dana Tucker - Stoneville Elementary Lisa Smith - Wentworth Elementary Deborah Spencer - Williamsburg Elementary Middle Schools: Sallie Johnson - Holmes Middle Katie Singleton - Reidsville Middle Brian Otter - Rockingham County Middle Marion Hester - Western Rockingham Middle

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Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler recently announced the 2014-15 United Way Co-Chairs for Rockingham County Government. Metzler said Tara Pierce and Ronald Tate had done an outstanding job with last year’s successful, fund-raising efforts and thanked them for again accepting the leadership roles.

Pierce is Rockingham County Youth Services Director and Tate is Rockingham

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 County Engineering and Public Utilities Director.

During last year’s United Way Campaign, Pierce and Tate led employee fund-raising efforts with $14,821 with 42 percent employee participation. This year, their goal is $16,000 with 50 percent employee participation.

The theme for this year’s campaign is “Be A Hero” as Rockingham County employees are invited to be a hero to someone in their community by supporting Rockingham County agencies that help those most in need. County employees will be able to give via: Straight donation or payroll deduction, Raffle tickets purchases, Internal tournament competition.

Whicker appointed to CyberSecurity Task Force National Association of C o u n t i e s ( N A C o ) President Riki H o k a m a appointed Chief Whicker Information Officer David Whicker, Rockingham County, N.C., to a one-year term as vice chair of NACo’s CyberSecurity Task Force.

Hokama told Whicker: “Committee leadership at the National Level is a serious commitment and a big responsibility, even more so this year with a federal administration engaged in developing policy on a number of issues facing counties. Your work may include occasional trips to D.C. to testify in Congressional Committees or promote the NACo platform developed in the committee process.”

Whicker said: “This is quite an honor to serve as vice chair of NACo’s CyberSecurity Task Force.

Local governments process confidential and critical data on a daily basis. The volume of cyber-attacks and threats continue to grow making information security a top priority to national security at all levels of government. I am grateful for this appointment and look forward to serving in a leadership capacity on behalf of local governments through NACo.” In addition, Whicker serves on the following NACo

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Fall and Winter: A Good Time to Test for Radon Gas in Homes According to Edwin Stott, Environmental Health Director for Rockingham County Division of Health and Human Services, “because doors and windows of homes are kept closed most of the time, the cooler months are a good time for radon testing”.

Radon, a natural radioactive gas that is invisible, odorless and tasteless, can become a health hazard when it accumulates inside homes. It comes from the decay of uranium in soil, rock and water. Radon usually enters homes through cracks in foundations and openings around plumbing, ductwork and drains. When inhaled, radon releases radioactive particles that can damage lung tissue. Long-term exposure to radon has been found to cause lung cancer.

Rockingham County is a Zone 1 county for radon gas – a county that has a predicted average indoor level of radon greater than the EPA action level, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. The only way to know the radon level in a building is to conduct a radon test.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Radon Zone Map of North Carolina shows Rockingham County as the only county east of the mountains with an average radon level greater than four picocuries per liter, the EPA action level where remediation should be started.

Activated-charcoal radon test kits are now available on the first floor of the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth. Contact the Central Permitting office to purchase a test kit for $10.00.

The Environmental Health department can provide information regarding testing and other options. The test kit should be used according to instructions provided with the kit. A follow-up test kit may be purchased if the radon level is above four picocuries.

If a high level of radon is detected, there are remediation methods which include improved home ventilation systems, and sealing home foundations or cracks in basement floors.

For more information about radon, visit www.ncradon.org or the Rockingham County Division of Public Health’s website at www.rockinghamcountypublichealth.org

For the fun of it Teachers Gotta Be Smart There were four teenagers who played hooky one morning. Upon coming to class in the afternoon, they reported that their lateness was because their car got a flat tire.

That’s fine the teacher said much to the students relief. But there was an oral test this morning which you boys have to make up, so please have a seat and take out a piece of paper. “Now for the first question, which tire was flat!”

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Others also need medication. Pills to lower blood sugar levels are one type of drug used to treat diabetes.

Can diabetes pills help you? Not if you have type 1 diabetes. Do you have type 2 diabetes?

Then, you’re more likely to benefit if you’ve had diabetes for less than 10 years and your body still makes insulin. That’s the hormone that regulates sugar levels in your blood.2,3 There is more than one type of diabetes pill, and the FDA has approved several new ones in the recent past. Sometimes combining more than one type is the best solution. Or, your doctor may prescribe pills plus insulin.

There are many classes of diabetes pills. They help you control your diabetes in different ways. These drugs may do one or more of these things: · Stimulate the pancreas to release more insulin · Decrease the amount of sugar the liver releases · Make muscle tissue more sensitive to insulin · Help insulin work better · Lower blood sugar, but only when it gets too high in your body · Help the kidney get rid of extra sugar, which lowers levels in your blood · Block the breakdown of starches such as pasta and potatoes, and slow the breakdown of certain sugars, which slows the rise of sugar levels after eating · Both lower cholesterol and reduce blood sugar Isn’t it amazing how many different ways these drugs work? If one doesn’t work well for you or if it stops working, another may be more successful. That’s because doctors and scientists think that the cause of type 2 diabetes is not the same for all people with the disease.

If your doctor has prescribed one of these drugs, I can provide you with more information.

To help avoid interactions with other drugs, print a list of all your medications, both prescription and over the counter. Bring that list with you when you come to talk to me.

I can answer other questions you might have about your medication, such as: 1. Are there special instructions for this medication?

2. Do I need to take the medicine with meals or at certain times of day?

3. Should I avoid taking this medication with any foods, vitamins, or supplements?

4. What are the most common short-term and long-term effects of this drug?

As you can see, the arsenal for fighting diabetes just keeps growing – and we haven’t even touched on new injectable and inhaled medications. Let’s save that for another day!

I would like to invite you to attend our monthly diabetes class which meets every third Thursday at 3:00 pm. The trainings are held at our Education Center on 216 W. Stadium Drive.

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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have the right leadership structure and the right people in those pivotal roles.”

The changes to district administration are as follows: Jonathan Craig, executive director of human resources, will obtain the responsibilities of the district’s athletic director (formerly held by Jim Wilson who retired in June 2014). Craig reports to the superintendent.

Lonnie Sechrist, human resources support, is currently contracted through December 2014.

Kenneth Scott, former director of middle grades/career technical education (CTE), will become the director of CTE and classified personnel. Scott will report to the executive director of human resources.

Tom Sharpe currently under contract through December 2014 oversees Beginning Teachers and Mentors. Tonisha Walden, professional development coordinator, will continue her current role and is transitioning overseeing the Beginning Teachers and Mentors.

Walden reports to the assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction.

Leigh Jones, current director of school administration/high schools, has been named the chief academic officer of secondary schools and will oversee middle school and high schools. Jones reports to the assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction.

Tiffany Perkins, current director of elementary education/Title I, has been named the chief academic officer of elementary schools. Perkins reports to the executive director of human resources.

Other administrative moves: Elicia Limer, current assistant principal at Williamsburg Elementary has accepted a position with Alamance-Burlington School System.

Keisha Stansberry, current principal intern at Lincoln Elementary, will complete her internship for the remainder of the 2014-15 school year at Williamsburg Elementary.

“The changes will be costeffective, as the result of thoughtful reallocation of resources and reassignment of responsibilities,” Dr. Shotwell said. “We are very cognizant of our fiscal limitations.”

Christmas Craft Fair Nov. 8, 2014 - 11 am – 4 pm Osborne Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Come out and get some of your Christmas shopping done while supporting Relay For Life of Rockingham County.

We will have local craft vendors, self-employed sales representatives, door prizes, and lots of fun.

Hosted by : Memory Makers Relay For Life of Rockingham County If you would like to set up as a vendor or have any questions contact: Chrissy Griffin chrissydgriffin@gmail.com

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 committees: Member, Information Technology Standing Committee Member, GIS Subcommittee Member, Essential County Technology Subcommittee The National Association of Counties (NACo) is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States. Founded in 1935, NACo provides essential services to the nation’s 3,069 counties. NACo advances issues with a unified voice before the federal government, improves the public's understanding of county government, assists counties in finding and sharing innovative solutions through education and research, and provides value-added services to save counties and taxpayers money. For more information about NACo, visit www.naco.org

Boss of Month named by Metzler Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler is honoring Melissa Rose of Stokesdale as “Boss of the Month.” The County Manager and County employees thank and honor local residents who visit the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth.

"We must remember, as County employees, that we are here to serve local residents,” Rose Metzler said. “Our citizens are valuable to Rockingham County Government so our “Boss of the Month” concept acknowledges a Rockingham County citizen and reminds County employees that our ultimate responsibility is to serve our citizens."

Each month, candid photos are shot of citizens visiting the Governmental Center, 371 NC 65, in Wentworth. One photo is selected and highlighted by the County as "Boss of the Month."

Several framed photos of the "Boss of the Month" are displayed in the Governmental Center, on the County's homepage, and the County's Facebook page.

Cycle NC pedals through county In September The City of Reidsville hosted a free event in downtown's Market Square to welcome Cycle NC riders to our City for the "Mountains to the Coast" ride.

Cycle NC is a fully supported bicycle tour of North Carolina that has become one of the most popular cross-state rides in the United States. The demographics for the riders includes an average age of 54 and average income over $100,000. The oldest rider is in their 80s and the youngest around 12. On average 60% are from NC and the remaining 40% are from all over the US and internationally.

This is the 16th annual tour and Reidsville is one of seven stops on the week- long trek.

According to Judy Yarbrough with the City of Reidsville, "We have been working with the Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority for three years on recruiting this event for an overnight stay in Reidsville. Three years ago Reidsville hosted a rest stop. CNC and the riders are still talking about that event."

With some 1,100 riders signed up to participate in the ride, which began in Sparta then continues to Mount Airy, the event was a sight to see.

The departed from Mount Airy and made their way into Rockingham County where they enjoyed the rest stops in Mayodan, Wentworth and then they ride into the Jeff & Betsy Penn 4-H Camp, where they spent the night.

Each city the cyclists rode through gave them a warm welcome.

"We want to show these riders what a great place Reidsville is, so they will come back to your beautiful City and tell their families and friends!" Yarbrough said.

Cyclists were shuttled to Market Square in Reidsville for old school rock and roll by the Jimmy Leggs Band was featured. Captain Jim worked the crowd with magic tricks, and there was even a stilt walker and Fire Dance Performance by Patika Star, to entertain the atheletes.

Heart Brigade, a Tribute to Heart took the stage that evening.

Plan to eat with us that evening. Low Country Boil, Butts Smokin on the Grill by Short Sugars, Hot Dogs, ice cream, smoothies, iced coffee and fresh baked goods, Miller Coors were all on hand for the cyclists.

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Pest Fact Sheet German and Oriental Cockroaches Courtesy: TerminixTriad

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That cockroaches, such as the German and Oriental roaches, can pose a serious health risk to people. These pests can be a problem for homeowners in the Triad year-round, but especially in the winter months. Now that the weather is turning cooler, homeowners should take steps to prevent these unwanted houseguests from coming inside.

Health Threat From Cockroaches • Cockroaches can spread at least 33 kinds of bacteria, six types of parasitic worms and at least seven other kinds of human pathogens.

• They pick up germs on their legs and bodies as they crawl through decaying matter or sewage and then carry these into food or onto food preparation surfaces.

The German Cockroach • The German cockroach is light brown to tan, with two dark stripes on its back at the front of the body.

• It is about 1/2 inch long and can fit through an opening as small as 3/8 inch in width. (see attached photo) • The German cockroach is the most common species of cockroach and the most prolific breeder.

• It is a problem all year long for Triad homeowners.

• It will eat almost anything and is a very good hitchhiker – frequently finding its way into homes on boxes, cartons, bags and anything else that is being carried into the home.

• The German cockroach prefers to live in warm, humid places close to food and sources of moisture. It is often found in kitchens and bathrooms.

• In addition to the health risks mentioned above, German cockroach allergens can cause allergic reactions and can exacerbate asthma attacks, especially in children. Steps should be taken to control German cockroaches in every home, but especially in homes where anyone has asthma.

The Oriental Cockroach: • The Oriental cockroach is black and shiny, has a smooth body and is about 1 inch long. The male has two brown wings that cover about three quarters of the abdomen.

The female has small wing pads.

Neither the male nor the female can fly. (see attached photo) • It is known for a strong,

unpleasant “roachy” odor.

• The Oriental cockroach feeds on all kinds of food, especially decaying organic matter and starchy foods.

• During the summer, the Oriental cockroach moves outdoors, where it is often found in sewers and under debris, leaves, stones and firewood.

• During the colder months, it moves back inside - often through floor drains, under door thresholds, under sliding glass doors and along utility pipes where it usually lives in basements and crawl spaces.

The following steps should be taken to prevent a German and Oriental cockroach infestation this fall and winter.

• Practice good sanitation – vacuum often and keep a clean kitchen.

• Remove debris, leaves and woodpiles from around the home.

• Seal all entrances around utility pipes and any cracks in the home’s exterior.

• Ventilate crawl spaces to prevent moisture buildup.

• Install screening in all vents.

• If there is evidence of a cockroach infestation, especially if someone with asthma lives in the home, call a licensed pest professional to treat the problem.

There are a number of other measures homeowners should take in October to prevent problems with all pests this month and throughout the fall. Here’s a suggested checklist of steps that won’t take much time but can pay off significantly in the long run.

• Don’t leave your garage door open for long periods of time.

• Check for pests hiding in boxes, bags or packages before bringing them inside your home.

• Check the attic for unnecessary clutter and ensure all gable vents are properly screened.

• Outside doors must be well sealed. If you can see light from around or under a door, then insects can gain access into your home.

• Check the grout around all bathtubs, showers and toilet bases. A good caulk seal will keep the insect pests out.

• Store fire wood at least 20 feet away from the house and at least six inches off the ground.

• Keep outdoor porch lights off at night or use the yellow insect bulbs to help reduce the number of insects.

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Continued From Page 5 natives available to court officials when it directed that magistrates who decline to officiate at samesex marriage ceremonies based on religious objections could be suspended, fired or even face criminal prosecution.

A press conference gathering at the courthouse steps was peaceful, but the overwhelming support for Kallam’s decision was witnessed by all. Hymns were sung before the officials arived, as well as Christian flags flown in the crowd. This was simply a gathering to support the religious rights of the employees of our state and county, not to downgrade the marriage of same sex couples.

At the press conference attended by over 500 supporters of Kallam’s adhearance to his beliefs, Berger told the onlookers, “The court’s expansion of the

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE10 freedoms of some should not violate the well-recognized constitutional rights of others,” continued Berger. “Complying with the new marriage law imposed by the courts should not require our state employees to compromise their core religious beliefs and First Amendment rights in order to protect their livelihoods.”

Berger plans to file legislation in the upcoming long session that would give clear protection to the religious beliefs – and the jobs – of magistrates, registers of deeds and their employees who, for reasons of faith, decline to

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participate in same-sex marriage ceremonies.

Chris Freeman, a candidate for Rockingham County District Court Judge made the following statement: "The people of Rockingham County want and deserve public servants like John to represent them. It is unfortunate that a good man was forced to resign such an important position. When I am elected District Court Judge, I will work with the Administrative Office of the Courts and local officials to make certain reasonable accommodations are made for employees of the court system whose religious beliefs would not allow them to perform same sex ceremonies.

If you could not attend the press conference you may veiw it on RockinghamUpdate at www.rceno.com.

Obesity is a problem for older Americans The "obesity epidemic" has become one of the foremost issues of the 21st Century but the focus has been on overweight children. In fact, obesity is growing more prevalent among older Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC reports that more than 35% of the 60-plus population is obese.

But, says the Association of Mature American Citizens, the older we get the harder it is to stick to a diet. But there are a few simple measures we can take to avoid gaining weight and to start losing pounds. It's a slow process, warns AMAC, but with a little patience and some determination, it can be done.

Eat more fruits and vegetables. Drink more water. Limit alcohol intake. Minimize snacking. Forget the habit of three square meals a day and adopt the routine of eating four or five smaller meals. But don't skip breakfast; it'll only increase your sense of hunger as the day goes on.

They resumed the ride the next morning, and the route brought them into town and then back out 158 to Oxford.

The City, Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority, along with the 4-H Camp, worked for months planning this event.

More blood donations needed for holiday season American Red Cross encourages donors to make a blood donation before the holiday season The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to make a point to give blood before the busy holiday season arrives.

Blood donations often decline between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day as people become busy with holiday festivities. Donors are needed in the weeks leading up to the winter holidays to help prevent these seasonal declines. Donors of all blood types, and especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative, are needed now to help maintain a stable blood supply.

Blood donation appointments can be made through the Red Cross Blood Donor App – a faster, more convenient way to schedule and manage donation appointments, especially for donors on the go. The app also allows users to track donation histories, earn rewards and invite others to join them on a lifesaving team. The app is free and available for download in app stores.

Donors may also visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to learn more about the donation process and to make an appointment.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Rockingham County: Eden Nov. 6 from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at Eden YMCA, 301 S. Kennedy St. Mayodan Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at McMichael High School, 6845 N.C. Highway 135 Reidsville Nov. 5 from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at Reidsville Family YMCA, 504 S. Main St. Nov. 10 from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at Woodmont United Methodist Church, 1926 Richardson St. How to donate blood: Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-forprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

RCC presidential search narrowed to six finalists On Monday, October 13, the Presidential Search Committee at Rockingham Community College (RCC) concluded its role in the presidential search process. The group was charged with the task of narrowing the applications to six finalists.

The remainder of the presidential search process is the responsibility of the RCC Board of Trustees. On October 27-30 and November 3-4, the board members will interview each candidate, one per day.

In conjunction with the interviews, each candidate will address RCC’s students, faculty, staff, and the community during an open forum held on the afternoon of their interview. The open forums will be held in the RCC Auditorium located in the Advanced Technologies building. The forums will begin at 3:00PM and end at 4:30PM.

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Influenza (also known as the Flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by Flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.

Pregnant women, young children, those with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma, or those who are 65 years and older, are particularly at risk to develop complications from the Flu. “Pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus and ear infections are examples of complications from flu” says Mand.

According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, one of this year’s Flu strains is the H1N1 virus, she says. This is a particularly strong strain of Influenza. “The Flu vaccine is

your best protection against the Flu, including H1N1. It reduces the risk of having to go to a healthcare provider for Flu-related illnesses by approximately 60 percent. In fact, if a person is vaccinated and still gets sick, we may be able to provide antiviral drugs to help treat the Flu,” says Mand.

An easy way to approach keeping the whole family healthy is to bring everyone to a practice that specializes in Family Medicine where healthcare for all ages is available. It’s convenient, and discussions with and about an individual’s and a family’s collective health is what family medicine is all about. That’s what the brand-new Clara F. Gunn medical office specializes in. “At the Clara F. Gunn medical office, I’m concerned about the whole family,” Mand concludes.

For more information on Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine—Clara F. Gunn med-

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Reidsville & Wentworth 2nd Annual GospelFest successful on many levels The 2nd annual, Sept. 13th GospelFest successfully collected food and personal care items for the homeless at the RCC Auditorium. “We are grateful for the support we received,” said Ellery M. Blackstock,

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and personal care items collected for Rockingham County Help for Homeless at GospelFest … There were 204 cans of food and 158 pieces of personal care items. Again, thank you SO much for thinking of our agency and donating to our cause.”

GospelFest artists included: Rebecca Petty, Robin Burroughs, County Manager Lance Metzler, United We Stand Community Choir, Raven Newton, Jimmy Queen, Ellyn Blackstock, Garry Tudor, Against the Nights, Backwater Dan, Kanedra Edwards, Wells Mem. Church of God in Christ, Rockingham County Governmental Choir, and 90.1 WNAA-FM Radio DJ Brother Paul was the emcee.

The Rockingham County GospelFest is a family-oriented, collaboration by RCC and Rockingham County Government to showcase the County’s rich, treasured, cultural assets and to celebrate the history of gospel music with deep roots in this region.

Sponsors of this years event included Kallam Exterminators, Inc.; Bluestone Missionary Baptist Church; and Wells Memorial Church of God in Christ and Johnson & Sons Funeral & Cremation Services.

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE12 Open forums continue and are scheduled into November on the following days: November 3 – Dr. Dean E. Sprinkle; Tuesday, November 4 – Dr. Robert E. Lowdermilk, III. Comment forms will be provided at each forum. The forms must be returned to Ms. Joy Chappell, RCC director of human resources, the same day.

The Board of Trustees plans to announce the new president in November 2014.

The six finalists are: • Dr. Chad A. Bledsoe has served as Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Western Piedmont Community College since 2011. Prior to his current position, he served as Vice President of Academic and Workforce Development at Haywood Community College from 2008-2011. Dr. Bledsoe also served as Dean of Computer, Business, and Engineering Technologies at Surry Community College from 2006-2008. While at Wilkes Community College, Dr. Bledsoe served as the Dean of Instructional Service Division in 2006; Chair, Business and Public Service Technologies Division from 2005-2006; and Director of Institutional Research, Planning, & Effectiveness from 2004-2005.

• Dr. Bledsoe earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Western Carolina University, a Master of Business Administration with a major in Business Administration/Computer Information Systems from Appalachian State University, and Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Teaching with a major in Higher Education Administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

• Dr. John D. Hauser has served as Vice President for Industrial and Workforce Development at Wilkes Community College since 2011.

Prior to his current position, he served the college as Dean of Advanced Industrial and Health Technologies Division from 20092011 and Dean of Industrial Engineering and Customized Industry Training Division from 2006-2009. Dr. Hauser served concurrently as Executive Director of Northwest North Carolina Advanced Materials Cluster, Inc. from 2004-2008 and Director of Industry Services from 1997-2006 at Wilkes Community College. Dr. Hauser earned an Associate in Applied Science in Drafting and Design Technology from Surry Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In addition, he earned a Master of Education in Training and Development from North Carolina State University and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Appalachian State University.

• Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw has served as Vice President for Instruction and Support Services at Robeson Community College since 2001.

Dr. Kinlaw served Robeson Community College as Chair of Early Childhood/Social Science Department from 1997-2001, Director of Title III Technology Grant from 1994-1997, and Director of Planning and Research from 1988-1994. Dr. Kinlaw earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Wake Forest University, a Master of Arts in Administration and Supervision from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and a Doctor of Education in Adult and Community College Education from N.C. State University.

• Dr. Robert E. Lowdermilk, III has served as Vice President for Student Development at Rockingham Community College since 2007. Prior to his current position, Dr. Lowdermilk served as President of Wood College in Mathiston, Mississippi from 19982003. At Lees College Campus of Hazard Community College in Jackson, Kentucky, Dr. Lowdermilk served as Dean of Institutional Advancement from 1996-1997, Vice President for Administration and Assistant to the President from 1992-1996. Dr. Lowdermilk earned an A.B. in Political Science from Guilford College, a Master of Divinity from Duke University, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

• Dr. Keith Mackie has served as Executive Vice President at Catawba Valley Community College since 2013. Prior to his current position, he served the college as Vice President of Instruction from 2008-2013 and Associate Dean for Business, Graphics, and Public Services from 2004-2006. Dr. Mackie also served as the Graphics and Public Service Division Chairperson and as the Advertising and Graphic Design & Photographic Technology Department Head. In addition to his roles in administration, Dr. Mackie spent 17 years in the classroom as a graphic design instructor. Dr. Mackie earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Western Carolina University, a Master of Arts in Industrial Education from Appalachian State University, and a Doctor of Education in Adult and Community College Education from N.C. State University.

• Dr. Dean E. Sprinkle has served as Senior Vice President of Instruction at Wilkes Community College since 2010. Dr. Sprinkle served Wilkes Community College as Vice President of Instruction

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They're off, Running with the Cows on the Chinqua-Penn Trail!

"Run with the Cows" a Great Success Friends of Chinqua-Penn Walking Trail's September 21 fundraiser, "Run with the Cows," was an "UDDERLY awesome" experience for the 130 participants. When the bluegrass music began broadcasting near the trail, even the cows lined up at the fence to listen!

Families, friends, and serious runners checked in for the "MOO-ving" fun run/walk.

Emcee Randy Hunt and CowGirl Sandra Fuller Williams signaled the start of the inaugural 5K by ringing antique cowbells.

After two loops around the Chinqua-Penn Trail, runners and walkers reached the finish line to cheers and more ringing cowbells.

First male to finish was Coy Rickman, who timed himself at 24:19. First female runner was Boots Vandemark, who reported a 29-minute circuit. She was followed soon by 9-year-old runners Jason Lovett, Lane Julian, and Lane Blankenship, proving it was not just "ANUDDER" race.

Along with "regulars" who walk or run the trail often, many came to the trail for the first time.

Karen Burke posted on Facebook, "We had such a wonderful time walking the...diverse

Merea Bridges triumphantly crosses the finish line!

"Cow-Girl" Sandra Williams congratulates Coy Rickman, first to finish "Run with the Cows." terrain of countryside fields and barns, wooded mountains, and bridges. It's breathtaking! Even my electronically-addicted teenager wants to walk the trail again. I'm SO thankful to be exposed to such a beautiful place."

Funds raised by the event will be used for trail improvements, including preservation of the historic Springhouse, where weathered slates have been removed from the roof for repairs. Slate fragments that cannot be reused are being decorated

by Rockingham County artists with birds, wildflowers, and landscapes from the trail. Sales of

these unique works further support trail projects. See samples at www.chinquapenntrail.org/store .

Friends of Chinqua-Penn Walking Trail thank their many volunteers and the following generous sponsors: BIG BULLTown of Wentworth, Rakestraw Insurance Center, and Dan River Basin Association; MAMA COW-WLOE/WMYN and Screen Print Plus; BOUNCING CALF-Carolina Apothecary, Compute This, Furniture Showroom, In Touch In Life, Hicks Nationwide Insurance Agency, Keystone Foods, and Dr. Robert Wheless, DDS; and MOO-MOO-Angelo's Pizza, Big Apple Farm Supply, Celtic Fringe, Elizabeth's Pizza, Reid's House Restaurant, Rockingham County Naturalist Club, Sanitary Café, and Strader's Shoe Store.

"MOO-chus gracias, y'all!"

Reidsville Area Foundation Executive Director Announcement On October 1, 2014, Jennifer and improving population health Coleman Nixon, PhD, assumed across Rockingham County. responsibility as Executive Jennifer has created producDirector of the Reidsville Area tive collaborations with a broad Foundation (RAF) replacing range of local and statewide leadCraig Cardwell who had ers, nonprofit organizations and announced his retirement. constituent groups. She also has Jennifer Nixon is a comprehensive experience with Rockingham County native and program development and impleresident. After earning degrees in mentation and brings a full comanthropology from plement of evaluation UNC at Chapel Hill skills to her new role. and East Carolina Her commitment to University, she earned making Rockingham a PhD in Social County a vibrant and Science from the healthy community for School of Health at the all residents is evident University of Warwick in her many accomin the United plishments.

Kingdom. She also The Reidsville Nixon completed a postdocArea Foundation is a toral fellowship at the private foundation formed in Rothermere American Institute at 2001 with proceeds from the Oxford University, where she merger of Annie Penn Hospital published a number of peer- with the Cone Health System. reviewed articles in academic RAF is not affiliated with the journals, including Social Cone Health System and is govPolitics, Social Policy & Society, erned by an independent Board of Disability & Society, and Critical Directors.

Discourse Studies.

Since formation, RAF has Since returning to North approved approximately $18 milCarolina in 2010, Jennifer has lion in grants for the benefit of served as the first Executive the citizens of Rockingham Director of the Rockingham County. Funding occurs for eduCounty Healthcare Alliance, a cation, healthcare, human serviccollaborative rural health network es and community economic aimed at increasing access to care development.

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Additionally, Mr. Rodenbough has donated a painting as a raffle item.

The Studio Tour Raffle Painting “Whiteside Mountains” will be on view through Rockingham County: 10/7-8 at Home Trust Bank, 10/9-10 at NewBridge Bank and 10/11 at the library in Eden. 10/13-18 in

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Throughout his life, Mr. Rodenbough donated to many charities, non profits and causes, supporting the community. The Rockingham County Arts Council’s Artist Studio Tour is honored to benefit from his continuing generosity.

The 2014 Artist Open Studio Tour dates are Friday, October 31, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Saturday, November 1, 10:00am-4:00pm, Sunday, November 2, 1:00pm4:00pm with a closing reception from 5:30pm-7:30pm. The Raffle drawing will be around 6:30pm.

The public is invited to the entire Studio Tour, featuring over 34 artists at 19 locations throughout Rockingham County. Maps and more information are available online at www.artsinrockingham.org. Printed maps are available at the Tour business sponsors and advertising locations.

Rockingham County Arts Council: www.artsinrockingham.org. (336) 349-4039

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Council’s Dan River Art Market & Gallery has a collection of paintings, selected just before Mr. Rodenbough’s death, on exhibit to share with the public during the time before and after the 2014

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Artist Leigh Rodenbough recently passed on after a battle with cancer. Throughout his illness, Mr. Rodenbough remained positive, creative and grateful for the opportunity to spend his retired years pursuing his love of painting. In a recent conversation with the Rockingham County Arts Council, Mr. Rodenbough stated that in his career as a lawyer he was able to use one side of his brain, the analytical one and had not had a chance to use the creative side. Painting gave him that opportunity and he believed would keep him balanced.

The paintings of Mr. Rodenbough have stories and specific locations attached to them. This backstory adds to the texture that is such a prominent part of his artwork. Many local collectors have Mr. Rodenbough’s unique paintings, several of our public buildings contain paintings.

During the Month of October and November, the Rockingham County Arts

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 & Student Services from 2005-2010, Dean of Student Services from 2003-2005, Institutional Effectiveness Officer from 19972003, College Transfer/Institutional Effectiveness Officer from 1996-1997, and Student Support Services Counselor from 19921996. Dr. Sprinkle earned an Associate in Science in Natural and Physical Science from Lees McRae College, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina State University, a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Western Carolina University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Teaching from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

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Please join Sheriff Sam Page and the rest of his team at the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office in congratulating Captain Tammi Howell and Lt. Grey Smith on their recent promotions.

Captain Howell has been promoted to Chief of the Investigations Division. She formerly served as Lieutenant of the Criminal Investigations Division.

Captain Howell was promoted to this position after the retirement of former Chief Investigator Captain Billy Parker on September 1, 2014.

Howell is a 22 year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, having spent the past 14 years in the Criminal Investigations Division.

Grey Smith has been promoted from Sergeant of the Investigations Division to Lieutenant, filling Howell’s former position. Lt. Smith is a 17 year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office and has spent the last 3 years as a supervisor in the Criminal Investigations Division. Prior to his move to the Investigations Division, Smith served as a Patrol Supervisor for four years.

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“I offer FREE consultations in a relaxed, friendly environment. There is No cost and no obligation for this consultation. It is just a meeting so that you can ask questions and learn about the options available to you. If you decide to file with me, you will pay no up-front attorney fees for Chapter 13 cases.

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SHERIFF HONORS DEPUTIES OF THE MONTH Join Sheriff Sam Page and his team at the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office in congratulating Detective Ray Joyce and Deputy Don Hendrix in receiving our “Employees of the Month Award” for September 2014.

Detective Joyce is a ten year veteran at the Sheriff’s Office and is currently assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division.

Deputy Hendrix is a six year veteran at the Sheriff’s Office and is currently assigned to the Patrol Division. GREAT JOB GUYS! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

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Reidsville & Wentworth News from Greater Reidsville Habitat for Humanity Tamar Lipscomb and her sons will soon move into their new Reidsville home, the 25th home Greater Reidsville Habitat for Humanity has constructed since its organization in 1989.

The home will be dedicated Sunday, October 26, at 3:00 p.m.

The public is cordially invited to attend the celebration and tour the home at 2128 Olive Drive.

Asked what she likes best about her home, Ms. Lipscomb said, “Being part of it from the beginning.” She worked with Reidsville Habitat to alter a basic floor plan to suit her family’s needs. She also labored alongside volunteers to build the house, tackling framing, laying subflooring, installing sheetrock, and painting. All Habitat homeown-

ers invest hundreds of hours of their own labor, so-called “sweat equity,” into building their Habitat houses and houses for

others.

Ms. Lipscomb, who has lived in Reidsville almost all of her life, has two sons. Brandon is a freshman at Reidsville High School and a member of the track team. Christian is a recent Reidsville High School graduate and will soon be sworn into the

U.S. Army.

An affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, the Greater Reidsville Habitat is a Christian non-profit organization that builds simple, decent homes for working families of modest means. It seeks to elimination of poverty housing and homelessness in Reidsville. Habitat for Humanity International has helped build or repair more than 800,000 houses and served more than 4 million people around the world.

For information:Sara P. Peterson Member, Board of Directors Greater Reidsville Habitat for Humanity sarapeterson519@gmail.com Office: 336.278.7469

Cone Health Orthopediic program afirmed “Great” The orthopedic program at Cone Health has been named to a list of "125 Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Orthopedic Programs" by Becker's Hospital Review. The listing is for orthopedics at The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Wesley Long Hospital and Annie Penn Hospital.

“This affirms the high-quality orthopedic program that we have across Cone Health,” says Cone Health Service Line Director Anne Macner. “Our patients benefit from the exceptional teamwork of our experts physicians and staff. You can

find some of the most highly skilled doctors, nurses and support staff in the country right here.”

The hospitals and health systems featured on the list have orthopedic surgery departments, programs or dedicated centers that have earned recognition from several reputable sources. Cone Health’s orthopedic program has been recognized for its quality by U.S News & World Report and CareChex. It has also earned a Blue Distinction Centers+ designation from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. The Becker's Hospital Review editorial team weighted the aforemen-

tioned rankings and awards and conducted editorial research to compile this year's list. This is the fifth year Becker's Hospital Review has compiled this list, and the first time it has included 125 hospitals.

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26 of the Great 100 Nurses Work at Cone Health For the fourth consecutive year, more Great 100 nurses come from Cone Health than any other organization. An amazing 26 Cone Health nurses made the Great 100 list. The Great 100 Inc. is a grassroots organization honoring the nursing profession in North Carolina by recognizing nursing excellence and providing scholarships for nursing education.

“This is an incredible achievement for these nurses and indicative of the level of care we provide across Cone Health,” says Cone Health Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer Theresa Brodrick, PhD RN. “They are true representatives of our commitment to providing the best possible care for our patients.”

The nurses were selected in a blind application process from over 650 applications.

From Reidsville- Julie Eastwood, who

works in the MedCenter High Point Emergency Department; Rachel Fountain, who works in an intensive care unit at Moses Cone Hospital; Marlene Yates, who works in medical staff quality at Moses Cone Hospital.

Great 100 nurses were recognized at a gala in October at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro.

Cone Health is committed to being a national leader in quality, service and cost. The Network for Exceptional Care consists of The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Alamance Regional Medical Center, Wesley Long Hospital, Women’s Hospital, Annie Penn Hospital, Cone Health Behavioral Health Hospital, LeBauer HealthCare, MedCenter High Point, MedCenter Kernersville, MedCenter Mebane and various outpatient clinics and programs.

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Cone Health recognized for LGBT equality Cone Health has been recognized as a leader in LGBT healthcare equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation – the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization. Cone Health is the only health system in the Piedmont to achieve this distinction. Each of its six hospitals individually earned this special equality designation.

“It’s exciting for Cone Health to be known as a place that recognizes and appreciates the differences of all of our employees, patients and communities,” says Jeffrey.

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“Hay”odan premiers cre“hay”tions All “Hay” breaks lose in Mayodan, NC! Unusual cre‟hay”tions began to be appeareon the streets of Mayodan in September as the Town is transformed into “Hay”odan.

Be on the lookout for Tom Turk‟Hay” at Elliott Duncan Park along with other creations around town including a giant spider, larger-than-life pumpkins, a pupp-‟Hay” dog, even the “Witch of Hayodan” makes an appearance! Sponsored by the Town of Mayodan and the Downtown Mayodan Merchants Association, Hay Bale sculptures will be debuting during our first annual “Hay”odan Public Art Fest.

In total there are fourteen sculptures at twelve locations around Town on both private and public property.

Sponsors include Avalon Salon, Charlie’s Soap Outlet, Countryside Produce & Grill, Educare Academy, Fancy Secrets, Nadine Cobb Accounting, Sha La Poo Dog Grooming, Mayodan Outdoor Sports, West Rock Farmers’ Market, Mayo River State Park, Mayodan Fire Department, and the Town of Mayodan.

The sculptures will be up through the end of October. For more information and a map of all locations please visit www.townofmayodan.com. If you are a local business and want to get in on the fun, contact Michael Brandt, Mayodan Town Manager, at (336) 427-0241. The Town of Mayodan is a proud member of the Small Town Main Street program of the North Carolina Department of Commerce.

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The 2014-2015 TGRC season Believe In The Magic of TGRC is well underway with the completion of our 100th show, The The White Witch played by Lion, The Witch, and The Cynthia Zielny and Aslan Wardrobe. The magical played by James Downs world of Narnia created for the shows has returned to the wardrobe and we have turned our attention to our next show, It’s A Wonderful Life – The Musical, which will be performed in December. It’s A Wonderful Life-The Musical is based on the beloved 1946 film and the musical faithfully follows George Bailey's life from his childhood dreams to his midlife disappointments and beyond, as we all take a journey to discover whether his life has mattered at all. As he prepares to jump from a bridge, his guardian angel intercedes, showing him what life would have become for the residents of Bedford Falls had he never lived. Cinematically scored and theatrically staged, this adaptation breathes musical life into a familiar story, while retaining the warmth, humor, and pathos of the original. A new holiday classic for devotees and newcomers alike.

From Narnia to Bedford Falls, the show has been cast, rehearsals have begun, and the tech crew is eagerly at work preparing the stage for Bedford Falls. This holiday musical promises to be a fantastic show full of amazing talent by all involved.

We are always looking for volunteers to help us in every aspect of our organization. If you would like to become more involved and are not sure how, please contact Dale Smith at prelations@tgrcnc.com or another Board Member listed on our website at www.tgrc-nc.com.

RCC Participates In McCrory’s Business Initiative Teams of workforce development partners from Rockingham County are making plans to visit local businesses in a statewide effort to learn more about the challenge of finding and retaining high-quality employees. These visits are part of Governor Pat McCrory’s “1,000 in 100” initiative to have local teams visit 1,000 businesses in all 100 counties during the last 100 days of 2014.

The Rockingham County effort is being led by three RCC staff members Vice President of Academic Affairs Suzanne Rohrbaugh, Director of Customized Training Sally Newman, Career/Technical Education Department Chair Perry Hughes who will work in concert with Business Relations Representative Debbie Ellis, Vocational Rehabilitation; Workforce Business Services Coordinator Joyce Stone, Piedmont Triad Regional Council; Rockingham County School’s Director of Classified

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Madison/Mayodan & Stoneville Stoneville Community Reaches Out about Suicide The Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Church, 4933 NC Highway 770, Stoneville, NC invites all to attend a Speak Up and Reach Out about Suicide service starting at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, October 26. Join Pastor Tommy Vass and Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page to learn more about the myths surrounding suicide, risk factors, warning signs and prevention. Family members who have lost loved ones to suicide will receive remembrance roses in commemoration.

No community is immune to the harsh reality of suicide. It is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. Suicide devastates families, friends, churches, schools, employers and entire communities. The many missed opportunities caused by the lives lost can never be fully realized or replaced.

Suicide is not an easy topic for most people to discuss. One woman, with the support of her church, the Sheriff and the Rockingham County Suicide Prevention Task Force, wants to bring suicide out into the open.

Annette Clark Heffinger lost her

son to suicide in 2002 and knows, first-hand, the impact of his loss on herself and her family. In explaining the purpose of this awareness effort, she said: “People need to feel comfortable in talking about suicide. We need this so much in Rockingham County. Grief and acceptance doesn’t come easy in a family that has been affected by suicide.

I hope everyone can come together this Sunday.”

Being a friend is not always enough to stop a suicide, but reaching out could help.

Rockingham County has an active Suicide Prevention Task Force with members from CenterPoint Human Services, the Department of Social Services,

the Madison Police Department, the Rockingham Sheriff’s Department, Daymark, family members, and the Moses Cone Congregational Nurses Program.

For information about joining the Task Force, contact Tara Tucker, CenterPoint’s Community Program Coordinator, ttucker@cphs.org.

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MARC Announces Resignation of Executive Director Museum & Archives of Rockingham County (MARC) announced today that after almost four years’ association with the museum Executive Director Kim Proctor has resigned, effective at the expiration of her current contract. She will continue to assist the museum for the next two months as it begins the process of finding a replacement.

Proctor was one of a group of consultants from whom the Rockingham County Historical Society sought input and advice in 2010 when that organization decided to form the MARC. Based on that experience, she was offered the position as the first Executive Director of the Museum and began working in that position in 2011.

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Museum held its grand opening in 2012 with an exhibit on “Journey Stories,” presented in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institution. It is very rare for the Smithsonian to partner with a new museum and its participation was due to Ms. Proctor’s efforts.

In the letter of resignation submitted to the Board of Directors at its September 25 meeting, she noted that “the time has come for me to pursue other endeavors.” Under her leadership, the MARC has become a county-wide museum that collects and preserves Rockingham County’s history and, she said, “one that educates and inspires and serves the community.”

Joyce Anderson, President of the MARC, said, “Kim Proctor has built something special here.

While we understand her desire to move on to another challenge, the success of the museum will serve as a testament to the progress we’ve made under her

direction. I personally thank her for her dedication and contributions to the MARC. She has been both a colleague and a friend and we will miss her.”

The process of hiring a replacement is now underway.

November & December Events with the MARC: November is Native American History Month • Saturday, November 10, 2014, 11am-3pm Native American Celebration on the Museum Green • Sunday, December 7, 2014 25pm Dinner & History: Pearl Harbor • Saturday, December 13, 2014 12-4pm A Civil War Christmas at Wright Tavern • Friday December 12, 2014 67pm Christmas Caroling at the MARC • Friday, December 19, 2014 67pm- Christmas Caroling at the MARC

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The Greensboro Scottish Country Dance Society has begun its 2014-15 year and invites interested people to join its weekly dance sessions.

Scottish Country Dance is the traditional ballroom dance of Scotland, from which came many of the folk dance styles in the United States today. The Greensboro society is part of the Carolinas Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, which has headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The local society dances at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through the school year at the Guilford Grange, 4920 Guilford School Road off Lindley Road, Greensboro. It sponsors an annu-

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First-time admission is free, and you need neither partner nor kilt. Society dues begin at $25 per semester for the weekly dances and other events. The society also sponsors Robert Burns Dinners in January and Tartan Day events in April, and many of its members dance at area Highland Games.

The Grange is behind Guilford Middle School in the Guilford College section of Greensboro. To reach it, take the Guilford College Road exit from Interstate 40, go north past Market Street and turn left onto Lindley Road. Drive two blocks and turn right on Guilford School Road. The Grange is on the right at the end of the street.

More information is available from Mary McConnell or Pete Campbell at (336) 282-6507 in Greensboro or from Tom Dillon at (336) 725-2760 in Winston-Salem. Or see the society's Web site at www.gsoscds.org.

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One North Carolina Small Business Program Provides Matching Funds for Technology North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker has announced that applications are now being accepted under the FY2014-2015 solicitation of the One North Carolina Small Funds Matching Business Program. This program provides funding to help small businesses develop and commercialize innovative new technologies.

Under the Matching Funds Program, the State of North Carolina will issue a matching grant of up to $50,000 to businesses that have been awarded highly competitive federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. SBIR and STTR grants are the single largest source of early stage technology development and commercialization funding for small businesses— more than $2.5 billion annually.

“These grants allow more of North Carolina’s small businesses to conduct the innovative research and technology development that is critical to the future growth of our state’s economy,” said Secretary Decker.

“This program further ensures that North Carolina is well positioned to remain a top competitor in the global marketplace.”

North Carolina is among a handful of forward-thinking states with a matching program to leverage these federal funds and help homegrown businesses

The gray divorcee Harry Bidwell of East Sussex, U.K. set the record for the oldest individual to win a divorce from his wife in 1980.

He was 101 years old; his wife was 65. A classic example of incompatibility, quipped the Association of Mature American Citizens.

But, according to AMAC, the perhaps oddest case of divorce among the nonagenarianplus set was that of a Roman couple identified only as Antonio C.

commercialize innovative technologies and create jobs. South Carolina, Kentucky and Virginia all modeled their programs after North Carolina’s.

Since its inception in 2006, the program has enabled nearly 200 small businesses throughout the state to create or retain more than 485 high-wage, high-skill private sector jobs; develop and commercialize hundreds of technologies in sectors such as medical devices, computer software, military technologies, energy, and textiles; generate a 9-to-1 return on the state dollar through attracting more than $85 million in external private investment and more than $73 million in follow-on federal funds; and generate more than $60 million in annual sales directly related to the products and services developed and commercialized with state matching support. Profiles of some of the small businesses that have benefited from the program can be found at http://www.nccommerce.com/sti/ grant-programs/one-nc-smallbusiness-program/grantee-profiles The North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation administers these grants. The 2014-15 Solicitation for the Program as well as program information, application instructions, and supporting materials are posted on the Board’s website at www.nccommerce.com/sti

and Rosa C. by the Italian courts.

It happened in 2011 after Antonio discovered love letters Rosa had written to her lover more than three score years earlier.

Notwithstanding their ages, their nearly 80 years of marriage, their five children, one dozen grandchildren and one greatgrand child ages and their ages he was 99 and she was 96 Antonio could not forgive Rosa's infidelity.

"It must have been an affair too hot to cool down if she kept those letters for all those years," commented one wag.

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Habitatfor Humanity builds Handicappedaccessible home “Amazing grace” in song rang out as Duane Best lead those gathered at the Habitat home dedication in Stoneville on Sunday, October 19. A time of giving thanks!

Natosha Dillard and sons, Christian and Caiden, had planned and worked on their future handicap-accessible home with Rockingham Habitat for Humanity for a year. The family, construction professionals and volunteers worked together through numerous weather and construction delays.

The Dillard family left behind a rented substandard trailer and then a one-room accommodation! Now, Dillard is committed to pay a 20-year, no-interest mortgage plus monthly insurance and taxes. Homeownership with new opportunities at last!

What a day of thanksgiving for a wheelchair-bound mother and growing boys!

Leaksville Moravian Church of Eden replaced the old wheelchair. Robert Thompson coordinated furniture replacements with Turner Furniture, Eden, and Leaksville Moravian Church.

Gwen Lanza arranged for Rising Star Baptist Church, Eden, to provide the Holy Bible. Lanza’s bingo players at Harris Pointe Residential Community filled the pantry shelves. Ms. Ernestine Hampton and Nancy Williams collected gifts for the family.

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decorations.

Ron Noble built the cabinets rand presented a tool kit on behalf of the RHFH Building Team.

HomeTrust Bank, Eden, earlier provided a community grant for this second house installation of energy-saving insulation. Scott A. Smith installed it. N & L Electric again donated the electrical installation labor.

King’s Chandelier, Eden, again provided special light fixtures. Dr. Walter Shepherd again donated the HVAC system. Heat & Air Controllers, Eden, and the Rockingham Community College’s Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Technology program again donated the labor for the HVAC installation. Webster Irving, Irving Farms, again did the landscaping.

Vernita Turpin, property donor formerly of Stoneville now Texas was present.

R. Martin Melvin, Walker, Melvin & Woodall, LLP donated loan closing services.

Rockingham County, Town of Stoneville, 22 other businesses and 26 churches partnered on this community project for this family!

Motto: To build a house with a neighbor is more than physical action, it’s a spiritual act.

Volunteers, donors and house applicants can get more information at Rockingham Habitat for Humanity office and ReStore, 249 The Boulevard,

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One County One Book - Rockingham County Reads!

“The Invention of Wings” is a powerful and sweeping historical novel by Sue Monk Kidd, begins, fittingly with an image of flight: Hetty “Handful”, who has grown up as a slave in early nineteenth century Charleston, recalls the night her mother told her that her ancestors in Africa could fly over trees and clouds. That day, Handful’s mother, Charlotte, gave her daughter the gift of hope–the possibility that someday she might regain her wings and fly to freedom. Throughout Kidd’s exquisitely written story, Handful struggles, sometimes with quiet dissidence, sometimes with open rebellion. To cultivate a belief in the invincibility of her spirit and in the sacred truth that one does not need actual wings in order to rise.

Barely a stone’s throw from the slave quarters where Handful and her mother share a room behind the grand Grimké house, another young woman fights a

different battle with the constraints of her society. Sarah Grimké is the middle daughter of a wealthy and prominent family at the pinnacle of Charleston’s social hierarchy–the daughter her mother calls difficult and her father calls remarkable. From the time of her first violent childhood confrontation with slavery, Sarah is unable to abide the oppression and brutality of the slave system that surrounds her. Ambitious and keenly intelligent, she harbors an intense longing to have a voice in the world and follow her father and her brothers’ footsteps to a profession in the law.

Crushed by the strictures that her family and society impose on women, Sarah forges a tortuous, yet brave path toward abolition and women’s rights–a crusade in which she will be joined by her fiery younger sister Angelina.

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from the Grimké’s work yard, adorned in lavender ribbons, and presented to Sarah as a gift.

Sarah tries in vain to decline, but over time, the two create a bond that will ultimately and dramatically shape their destinies.

Inspired by actual historical figures like Sarah and Angelina Grimké and Denmark Vesey, and enlivened by original creations like Charlotte and Handful, The Invention of Wings is the extraordinary story of two struggles for freedom: the battle of Handful to find the wings her mother promised and the equally intense quest of Sarah to liberate her mind and spirit. This triumphant novel also speaks with wisdom about the nature of evil and injustice, the courage to dare what seems unattainable, and the hope inside of us that the worst darkness can’t extinguish. Sarah and Angelina Grimké were contemporaries of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott and participated in the Women’s Suffrage movement notably at Seneca Falls, New York. The abolitionist pamphlet they wrote with Angelina’s husband inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe to write, Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

About One County One Book Rockingham County Reads!

We are a small group of folks who love to read and want to inspire others in Rockingham County to learn to love books.

We are sponsored by the Rockingham County Public Libraries, Friends of the Library in Eden, Western Rockingham and Reidsville as well as the Reidsville Human Relations Commission. We began in 2007 and hold book discussions at each public library usually in February and have a big event to end the season in March at Rockingham Community College. More information on times and places of discussion groups and other events will soon be published.

Discussion Groups and Other Events for 2015 February 12 at Noon: Museum & Archives of Rockingham County (Old Courthouse in Wentworth) Bring old Quilts, pictures and other artifacts.

February 19 at Noon: Madison-Mayodan Library (includes patrons and others from Stoneville) February 24 at Noon: Reidsville Library February 26 at 6:30 PM: Eden Library March 19 at 7:00 PM: Culminating event at Whitcomb Student Center, Lower Level, Panel Discussion.

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Rockingham County Schools Showcase of Bands Rockingham County Schools held its Showcase of Bands performance on Wednesday, October 24 at Western Rockingham Middle School. This district-wide event highlights the musical abilities of 7th grade band students from: Holmes Middle, Western Rockingham Middle, Reidsville Middle and Rockingham County Middle. A performance from the McMichael High Marching Band

was the finale of the show.

This special event provides 7th grade band students in Rockingham County Schools with an opportunity to work with other band students across the county. Additionally, viewing a high school marching band allows the 7th grade students to see what they could be a part of in the near future and allows the high school students to showcase their talents.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Personnel/Career and Technical Education Kenneth Scott; and NC Department of Commerce Veteran’s Representative Kristine Conary. The group is working with the Northwest Piedmont Workforce Board to plan visits with Rockingham County businesses and industries.

“It is important to match employer needs with training opportunities that create a work-ready community,” shared RCC Interim President Dr. William C. Aiken. “At RCC, our commitment is to provide a rigorous and relevant learning experience so that our students become the highly skilled workers needed by business and industry.”

The initiative will conclude at the end of 2014 and the information gathered will be paired with research and best practices to develop recommendations for changes within North Carolina’s workforce system to better serve businesses and citizens.

“The 1,000 in 100 initiative will allow us an opportunity to listen to the needs of business and industry, carefully review their concerns and respond based on our network of partners and services in the most effective efficient manner, said Althea Hairston, director of the Northwest Piedmont Workforce Board. “ I feel sure this initiative will become a new way of doing business. We all want employers to have confidence in North Carolina’s workforce system and for employers to look to the network of workforce partners as strong collaborators in meeting their business needs.”

Through the NCWorks initiative, partners will create stronger alignment so services and resources to meet needs of business and industry throughout North Carolina. For more information about NCWorks and how your company can benefit, visit www.nccommerce.com/ncworks or contact Sally Newman at 336-342-4261, ext. 2151.

Red Cross Thanks Foodlion The American Red Cross would like to thank: Food Lion 824 Van Buren Rd. Eden, NC, 27288 Chris Richards-Asst. Manager Moe Siddlelove-Store Manager Our neighborhood Food Lion stopped by on Oct. 20, 2014, and delivered 420 Lbs. of Canned Vegetables to the Red Cross Food Pantry.

We greatly appreciate the gift of food, so that we can assist those who are in need in our Community.

In the month of Sept. alone, the Red Cross Pantry assisted: 647 households, 1,626 Individuals, and gave out 2,615 bags of food.

For the fun of it We’ll have 70s based food items including soup, pigs in a blanket, cheese rolls, and other hits of the 70s.

70s Dance tunes and other music provided by Robin Griffin Farris Silent auctions, 50/50 raffle, Memory/Honor Tree and other events.

Admission: $10.00 at the door or $8.00 in advance. Contact Wanda Stophel at 336-268-1122 or wstophel@outlook.com for tickets, donations, or other information.

Come out and join us in our fight for the cure!

Moms Dictionary LEMONADE STAND: Complicated business venture where Mom buys powdered mix, sugar, lemons, and paper cups, and sets up a table, chairs, pitchers and ice for kids who sit there for three to six minutes and net a profit of 15 cents.

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ADTS

by Terrill Sandiford

“No One Left Behind” Sandiford

By Terrill Sandiford

My daughter and I were talking the other day, and she shared a story that I found relatable to the work we do at Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County. Ella, my youngest daughter, was telling me about a friend who is repeating a grade for the second time this year. She went on to tell me that she was always there for her last year, when they were in class together. Ella helped her with classwork, helped her get her stuff together at the end of the day, and was just a general good friend and support person for this child. Ella told me they would be on the playground, and she’d be playing with other friends, when this little girl would interrupt her play to ask for help with classwork.

Ella, being the sweet child she is, never turned down an opportunity to help her friend.

“Excuse me girls, she needs help,” she would politely say, and then proceed to help her friend with her assignments.

Ella looked at me as she was sharing the story and said, “She needed my help, and I would never leave someone behind who needs help.

That’s just not even an option for me.” Needless to say, there I sat, one proud dad!

I digested her story for a few minutes, and then I thought about how I could use her story in presentations at work. We’re of a similar mindset at ADTS; we work with senior adults and adults with disabilities to provide programs and services to help them age in place as well as reach their full potential. Hence, we “never leave anyone behind”, just as in my daughter’s story. We’re here to help those in need, and it’s what we do every day. And we certainly can’t do it alone. It takes dedicated staff and volunteers to help make everything happen, and provide the ongoing

support needed by many in our county.

As we approach the holiday season, this is a wonderful time of the year to remember all that we have to be thankful for in our lives. And, it’s a time to give back, as well as support causes we hold near and dear to our hearts. We just celebrated a milestone in the history of our organization last month, when Jeff Gordon personally delivered the millionth “Meals on Wheels” meal to one of our recipients – a delivery she’ll probably remember for quite some time. With your help and support, we’ll continue to celebrate milestones and continue to provide quality programs and services to senior adults and adults with disabilities in Rockingham County.

I urge you to consider a tax deductible gift in any amount.

People often say, “What can I do?

I can’t write a big check.” I respond with, “Do what you can, as it all adds up, and we appreciate everyone’s support – at all levels.” In many cases, people aren’t in a position to help out financially, but they know a lot of people, and are willing to help open doors to individuals and corporate contacts. This can be a tremendous help – as anything that “warms” an introduction is always beneficial. And, a lot of people – almost 600 currently – volunteer with our organization and provide support in our programs and services. We would not be able to do everything we do without our staff, volunteers, corporate partners and individual donors. Each of these groups has an intricate role in the mission of ADTS. And, of course we’re thankful for our relationship with the United Way, and proud to be a partnering agency with them.

The United Way provides financial support for our “Meals on

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday!

At this time of Thanksgiving, we would like to thank you for your patronage and loyal support over the past 10 years.

Wheels” program, which helps us as we work toward eliminating wait lists, and strive to deliver quality meals to the recipients along our seven routes throughout the county.

A common question I get, “What all do you guys do?”

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

And, just like with the conversation I had with my daughter, “Our goal is to leave no one behind.” Until next month, keep aging well. Please visit our website at adtsrc.org OR give us a call at (336) 349-2343. We’re always happy to hear from you.

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4-H celdebrates a hundred years The first week of October was National 4-H Week. A week set aside to celebrate the goodness that is 4-H which has a one hundred year history of helping youth develop skills in citizenship, community service, decision making, managing resources, leadership and so very much more.

Here in Rockingham County, our 4-Hers will spoke to our County Commissioners asking them to sign a proclamation celebrating the week and recognizing the important role 4-H plays in the lives of many youth and families locally. 4-H strengthens the fabric of our community by providing opportunities for fellowship, service and lifelong learning.

Have you been a 4-H member? If so, I am sure you have stories of the fun you had! 4-H is fun, but lots of people will relate stories of hard work too.

Preparing animals for show, getting project record books completed, memorizing an educational presentation to name a few.

The hard work that is put forth is usually repaid through recognition of some kind, if not now, down the road.

Many life lessons are hard to see in the moment, but are clearly apparent as we age and have some perspective. Try telling that to a child who is not really sure why they should try to raise poultry for the first time. Tell that to an eight year old who is learning to sit still at a 4-H club meeting.

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adult volunteers who are invested in providing a safe, secure, educational environment for your child to learn. 4-H families will find a place where a code of conduct is upheld so that behavior is monitored and so that youth are held accountable for their actions.

4-H is a place where lifelong learning is a value, and adults and youth learn together. Where youth can be the experts and

on the campus in Raleigh and have been guests of A&T in Greensboro for our District Activity Day competition. 4-H really is the front door to higher learning for many youth and families, why not join us during National 4-H Week, and make 4H a part of your family experience. 4H is open to girls and boys ages 519 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability. Rockingham County 4-H is a proud United Way Agency.

Contact Morgan Maness, 4H Agent for more information about 4-H by calling 336-3428230 or email mcmaness@ncsu.edu.

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We provide a variety of ways youth can learn and engage in 4H. Did you know that 4-H is connected to the land-grant college in each state? Our connection to North Carolina A&T State University and NCSU allow us to leverage the resources of those college campuses! Members attend State 4-H Congress yearly

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Giving Thanks for others It is November. The month that we are supposed to be thankful for all we have done and all we have managed to hold onto from the previous year. I am always truthful with my readers so bear with me when I tell you that this year it is not so easy to write this column. I have been trying for a couple of weeks and I keep coming up blank. I have lots and lots to be thankful for so why am hung up on the things?

A very near and dear family friend passed this week after only being sick a short time. It is kinda like losing my father again.

Bob was part of our family for as long as I can remember. It is like there was never a time without Bob and Debra. You never got just one, they came as a set. The set is broken now because tomorrow we bury Bob. The story I am about to tell you is something to be very thankful for though, Bob was a man of great morals and spirit.

When I received the news that time was short I didn’t rush to the hospital, I couldn’t I needed to wrap my brain around the facts and Bob sure didn’t need me acting all crazy. I set and stewed and every memory of Bob also included my father.

You see after my father died me and Mom relied heavily on Bob for things that Dad used to do. I treated Bob like my Dad sometimes and for that I am sorry, he deserved better. We don’t always treat

White those close to us as nice as we should. We take them for granted.

When I got to the hospital Bob was there and was just like Bob always was, thinking of other people and telling everyone how much they meant to him.

His pastor came and had a prayer for Bob and the most amazing thing happen, something I had never seen before. When the prayer was finished Bob reached for the pastor’s hand and he prayed for the people he was leaving. To see a person that was so at peace with his journey that at the end he could pray for others will make you think about your own life.

Bob was so thankful for his blessings that he could pray for peace for others. Can you? I am not so sure about me. He wasn’t saying I wished I had done this, I wished I had more time, but most importantly he was not saying why me? It was without a doubt the most unselfish act I have ever seen and something to be thankful for witnessing because it changed me, forever.

May you be so thankful this Thanksgiving that you have the Peace to count other’s blessings as your own.

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For the past six years I have been a volunteer at Morehead Memorial Hospital. My current job there is working for the Patient Relations Department as a “rounder.” This means I get to visit new patients,ask them if they need anything, find out if they are being treated well, and inform them about our Patient Representative and Chaplain services.

Almost every day a patient will ask me “why do you do this?” They are genuinely curious as to why anyone would donate their time doing this. The question always makes me think about it, and it reminds me of how much I get back from this experience.

Let me explain. After 35 years of working long schedules, I retired ten years ago. For the first four years of my retirement I did absolutely nothing. It was like a four year vacation, and I loved it. But after a while, it got really boring. I really felt like I needed something to do. I needed to find something useful to do with myself.

One thing I knew for certain is I didn’t want to go back to working a normal job. I had spent 35 years working as a manager. I didn’t want to be responsible for anyone except me. I just wanted something useful to do.

Then it occurred to me that I could volunteer at Morehead Hospital. I had heard they needed volunteers, and they used volunteers in almost every department.

Plus, you could pick your job, and work as many or as few hours as you wanted to.

So I walked into the lobby one day in July 2004, and asked the volunteer at the information desk about it. She referred me to Torrey Goard, the young woman who coordinates the hospital volunteer program.

I should mention that Torrey is a pretty amazing person. My wife knew her from years before when both were volunteers at the High School, mentoring young girls who needed help and guidance. She is incredibly good at her job, and it might be an understatement to say that the hundred or so volunteers are really fond of her. Most of us consider her like “a daughter we wish we had.”

I went through their short training program, and was soon working around four hours a week in the Emergency Room, doing everything a person can do that doesn’t require medical training. I made beds. I carried samples to the lab, I fetched prescriptions from the pharmacy, I transported patients, and anything else that needed to get done.

Soon, I added another job… around 5 hours more a week working in Endoscopy. These days I spend my volunteer time as a Patient Relations representative.

The volunteers also hold several fund raisers each year, and bring in quite a bit of much needed money for the hospital.

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Since volunteers are needed in almost every department, you can find something you enjoy doing. If you like working with patients, there are plenty of jobs you will love. If you prefer clerical and administrative work, they need help there too. There are even a few volunteers who work at home, making craft items for the gift shop, and knitting blankets for newborn babies.

We have volunteers of all ages, but most are retired people like myself. We are the ones with lots of free time, who are fortunate enough to not need a paying job, because of our pensions, retirement plans and social security.

There are three different types of jobs we do. We assist the patients, assist the staff, or assist the visitors. And some jobs involve more than one of these, or even all three.

The Morehead Volunteers aren’t just limited to working at the hospital. We have some working at the Wright Diagnostic Center, Morehead Nursing Center, Smith McMichael Cancer Center, and as I mentioned earlier, we even have a few that work at home.

Every summer, we get lots of “Youth Volunteers” who were once called candy strippers.

Because of the job market today, it is very difficult for young people to find summer jobs, so many volunteer to get work experience that will help them later. This experience helps them make decisions about what they may like to do in the future. It also looks good on their college applications.

A few of our youth volunteers went on to become healthcare professionals like nurses, technicians and therapists. These are all good professions for young people to have today.

Here’s what I like about volunteering at the hospital: • You get to do useful things that help other people. And very often, these people are your friends and neighbors.

• You are genuinely appreciated by the doctors, nurses and staff.

• The patients also appreciate the things you do for them.

• Since we all live here we all benefit by helping Morehead Hospital do the best job it can possibly do in patient care.

• You can pick your job, and work as many or as few hours as you want to.

• You get to meet and work with a

lot of really nice people.

• You get to appreciate how hard those docKalaydjian tors and nurses work for us.

• Volunteering brings down the cost of running the hospital, which helps control our own healthcare costs.

Volunteering isn’t for everyone, but everyone I know who volunteers is glad they do. You get a lot of job satisfaction when you do this. You also get to feel like you are really doing something that needs to be done for our local community.

If you are interested in doing volunteer work at Morehead Memorial Hospital you can call 336-627-8510 to find out more about it.

And for those of you who live in Reidsville, Annie Penn Hospital has a great volunteer program too. You can talk to someone about volunteering at Annie Penn by calling 336-9514959.

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New hospital CEO addresses Eden Kiwanis Ed Gunn introduced Howard Ainsley, new President and CEO of Morehead Memorial Hospital, spoke to the Eden Kiwanis members on, September 18, 2014.

Mr. Ainsley, originally from Norfolk, Virginia, shared that he was very pleased to be back in the South and especially North

Carolina. Mr. Ainsley attended Western Carolina University on a basketball scholarship in the early 70’s and spoke of his experiences – one of which was competing against North Carolina State University during the David Thompson years…adding that those were the NC State National

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Mr. Ainsley spoke of the many challenges occurring in healthcare at this time and the importance of hospitals providing exceptional care and service in c cost-efficient, high-quality manner.

He noted that Obamacare – Health Care Reform is indeed challenging all hospitals to be efficient providers, adding that hospitals must seek to provide the most remarkable patient experience imaginable.

Highlighting Morehead’s new partnership with Novant Health, he and applauded the local hospital’s Board of Trustees and community in making this decision. Hospitals all over the U.S. are joining systems in order to achieve economies of scale, greater intellectual capacity, and for additional resource support.

“The Novant Health System is exceptional in it’s approach in dealing with the health reform challenges – by partnering with physicians, by focusing intensely on the patient, and in pursuing strategies to improve population health.”

In many respects, hospitals must reinvent themselves and seek ways to improve the health of their community. Healthcare is becoming more patient centric.

Ainsley also touched on the

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Front: Raymond Uden, Director; Kathy Page, President Middle: John Cassell, Director; Bill Roland, Treasurer; Bert Jones; Garry Tudor, Past President; James Robertson, Director. Back: Preston Price, Director; Ed Gunn, Secretary; David Call, President Elect Not pictured: Allen French, Director; Elretha Perkins, Dir. recent attempts to provide a “makeover” at Morehead Memorial – noting new hospital signage is on the way, and that work crews are pressure washing the 1960 building. Additionally, the grounds of the hospital are being manicured in order to bring attention to this “important community asset.”

Mr. Ainsley shared that he has been very impressed with the quality of the medical staff and noted that “Morehead Memorial Hospital is pursuing strategies to partner with its medical staff and to establish a greater presence of the medical services needed in this community.”

In closing, he put emphasis on the fact that in many respects, healthcare is a local matter – stating “please support your local hospital as Morehead Memorial Hospital truly wishes to provide care that is of value to its citizens, rather than seeing outmigration of care to other cities.”

Mr. Ainsley has a Master of Health Services Administration, most recently served as Regional Chief Executive Officer – East Hawaii/Hilo Medical Center for the nation’s fourth largest public health system, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, since 2008. Prior to Hawaii Health Systems Corp., Mr. Ainsley was the chief operating office for HCA Corpus Christi Medical Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. He also spent 17 years with Virginia-based Carilion Health System, a not-for-profit integrated delivery system aligned with the University of Virginia, School of Medicine – serving in a variety of roles including president and CEO of Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital in Bedford, Virginia and president and CEO of Carilion Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville, Virginia.

Kiwanis installs new officers The Eden Kiwanis Club has installed new officers for the 2014-2015 year.

Former Kiwanian Lt Gov Bert Jones installed the new officers and charged them with their responsibilites and duties to the Kiwanis Club. Bert Jones is the current NC House Representative for the Eden area and a former member of the Eden Kiwanis Club. He thanked the Eden Kiwanis Club for their dedication to the Eden community and their projects including the Annual Pancake Supper, July 4th Old Fashioned Fourth Fireworks event and support for the children in the community including the Terrific Kids programs in the elementary schools.

Kiwanis clubs, located in 80 nations, help their communities in countless ways. Each community’s needs are different—so each Kiwanis club is different. By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. When you give a child the chance to learn, experience, dream, grow, succeed and thrive, great things happen.

To learn more about what Kiwanis is all about visit www.kiwanis.org.

Help others read Want to spend your fall making a difference, rather than sitting by the window watching the leaves pile up? Step forward and help some of your friends and neighbors enrich their lives by teaching them to read. Plan to attend: Adult Literacy Tutor Training Fri’s, Nov. 14 & 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

There will also be an online component to the training.

Participants should plan to attend both sessions. At the Rockingham Co. Literacy Project, 705-A Washington St., Eden Call Jean Light Kinyon at 627-0007 to pre-register, or visit www.rcliteracyproject.org.

Volunteer tutors help adult students in the county to learn to read, write, or do basic math.

Tutors may also assist students who are working on their GED certificates or learning English.

Volunteer tutors are greatly needed at this time, as many students are on a waiting list and are having to wait months and years for tutors. The Rockingham County Literacy Project can help more people only if YOU step forward and volunteer!

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Facts about the 1/4¢ sales tax before casting your vote It’s decision time for Rockingham County.

On November 4th the county citizens will vote for their leadership as well as if they are for or against a 1/4¢ tax increase earmarked for Education right here in Rockingham County.

Commissioners were not all on board, yet it goes on the ballot due to a 3 to 2 vote. So now it is up to voters.

No one likes a tax increase, especially when they don’t know where the money is going, or how much it will cost them in the long run. So here is a breakdown.

Our schools and RCC need money to pay off debt and to keep the maintenance up. Due to state cuts in the past, this has become harder to accomplish on a local level. Due to building and maintenance projects, a $1 million shortfall in our school system would be well taken care of with this tax. The increase, if passed could possibly generate $1.5 million in revenue.

The tax would not apply to every purchase. If voted for, the new 1/4¢ tax would NOT be assessed on grocery items of nonprepared food, prescription med-

ications, gas or motor vehicles. It would ONLY be on everyday product purchases.

County Manager Lance Metzler told the board it had three options. It would have to eliminate county services, increase property taxes or propose a quarter-cent sales tax.

If the commissioners had suggested the 2.25¢ hike in property taxes, then not only would the entire burden fall on property owners, it would cost an owner of a $100,000 property $22.50 per year. In comparison, to cost the public the same $22.50 in a year, they would have to spend $9,000 in that year in what is considered eligible items. Most of us would never spend that much.

Although this all sounds simple, there are questions.

What is to prevent the county from collecting over $1 million from this tax, and taking away $1 million from the education fund that they already had earmarked for it? At this time it is not possible to pull part of that money collected from the educational fund to fund other projects not connected to education. But making sure that remains the case is the

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Having a Gratitude Practice and Journal is essential for me.

And Thanksgiving is a time for me to celebrate in a BIG way all I have to be grateful for.

Here are 10 Reasons Practicing Gratitude can influence your life for the better 1) It strengthens your relationships. You build greater rapport and connection by letting the people that matter to you know what you are grateful for about them.

2) It builds relationships. People want to be around grateful and positive people. It is uplifting and draws positive energy into your life that opens up to more success in the areas you want to improve upon.

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4) It reduces stress and in general makes you happier. Endorphins get released when you express gratitude that allow the body to be in a better feeling state.

5) It helps you realize what you do have. If you only focus on what you don't have you will always feel cheated. By focusing on what you DO have and being grateful for those things 6) And It opens up opportunity to receive more good things to you. By being grateful for the things you have in your life, you

open up possibility to more of what you want 7) It opens up your thinking to new solutions. When focusing on a problem it is often difficult to see a way through. By focusing on and being grateful for the things that are working in that situation, and asking how it could be better with gratitude, new ideas flow easily 8) It puts situations in perspective. This helps you see the good things happening in your life and makes it more difficult to stay stuck by complaining.

9) By simply noting one or more things to be grateful every day your life can begin to change for the positive. Being grateful for the small things in life Lead to being grateful for bigger things.

I keep a simple Notebook with me always that I write down throughout the day things I notice I am grateful for. Try it out and see what happens in your life.

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responsibility of the commissioners.

It is not a boon for the schools and RCC, only a way to pay out bills with a tax for capital expenses (existing loan payments, building repairs, maintenance, sidewalks, lights, ect).

Simply put, it is a tax that will help take care of our educationa buildings.

Myself and most of us naively had dreams of an exceptional school system in the future when the “Educational” lottery was enacted and millions poured into the system. But that really didn’t happen, did it? Whatever money was brought in by the lottery, was taken away by the government that formerly financed it. So, here we are with an “Education” lottery, still adding debt for our schools, because all that money, just simply isn’t flowing to education, but going to other projects that have nothing to do with education.

It was pointed out to me by Craig Travis that considering our 6.75% sales tax, as it is always rounded up to 7% when there is a percentage left, which we pay no matter what, so at least this way, 1/4/¢ of it is guaranteed to go to the Rockingham County School System including RCC. If passed, the money will go to the capital funds needs of the school system, but as with all departments that are alloted a large amount of money, we must stay apprised of where and how the School Board decides to spend this incoming money a be sure it is handled to the best interest of the people.

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Christmas Open House On Sunday, November 23rd, the Historic Leaksville Downtown Merchants will hold their annual Christmas Open House from 1:00pm-5:00pm. This is a great opportunity to spend a Sunday afternoon shopping and enjoying refreshments offered by area merchants. Remember, the good stuff’s downtown!

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Shape It Up Fitness This new business, located at 571B Bridge Street in Eden,

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Turkey Raffle The Draper Merchants Association presents a turkey raffle just in time for Thanksgiving.

Proceeds will pay for Draper Village’s downtown Christmas lights and its Children’s Corner flag light. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Purchase tickets at Draper Cycles, Granny’s Variety, jerry’s Restaurant, Jitterbug Music, Ray’s Hitch and Woodall’s Barber Shop. A minimum of four, 10-12 pound turkeys will be given away. The drawing will be held November 20th at the merchants meeting.

You do not have to be present to win. Call 635-1140 for more information.

Jitterbug Music This company is located in the former Cochran Insurance building, 149 N. Fieldcrest Road in Draper Village. They sell musical and hand crafted items. Call 6352015 for more information.

House of Health Stop by to see owners Marty Wall and Deetra Thompson for everything you need to help you feel and function better. They have supplements, organic grocery products, fresh eggs and a host of other products. House of Health is located at 641 Washington Street in the Historic Leaksville downtown area. Call 623-1002 for more information.

It's Art Time This new Eden business offers Lady's Night Out Wine and Create evenings. You can have fun exploring your more creative side and enjoy a few adult bever-

Family Tennis Festival at the Stoneville Rotary Fall Festival on September 27. Thanks to Southern Finishing Company for sharing their parking lot.

Family Tennis Festival held in the Kids Zone area of Riverfest on Saturday September 20.

Tennis meeting planned If you are a Rockingham County adult or youth tennis player, a middle school or high school coach, youth sports provider, sports enthusiast, or just a fan of the Tennis, then this will interest you. On Monday, November 17 at 7pm, Eden Library Meeting Room, 598 South Pierce Street, Eden, NC 27288, there will be a Community Tennis Association Interest Meeting for Rockingham County.

Meet Kelly Gaines, Executive Director of the North Carolina section of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and Amy Franklin, Community Development Director, to learn about how to grow tennis in Rockingham County and tap into USTA services, benefits, and funds.

For more information contact Shelby Rhyne, Tennis Advocate at ssrhyne@gmail.com or Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/RCyouthtennis A Community Tennis Association (CTA) is an organized group of dedicated volunteers and professionals who come together to support community tennis programs. As an association, the group works to coordinate and maintain programs and services, guaranteeing they are open and accessible to all. These tennis enthusiasts may act as advocates, program administrators, promoters, or fun-raisers. Fueled by local volunteers, these not-for-profit associations exist to promote and develop the game of tennis in the community.

ages as well. It's Art Time is located at 625 N. Bridge Street across from Family Video. Call 910-578-9319 to schedule your fun session.

Riverside Pawn This new Eden business has opened next to O’Reilly’s on King’s Hwy. They have stores in Martinsville and Danville, Va. Sammy B’s Creamery This ice cream and hot dog shop is located at 638 Washington Street in Eden. They serve ice cream made by a Virginia Mennonite community. Try their pumpkin or butter

pecan flavors. It is some of the best ice cream you have ever eaten.

Rockingham Literacy Project Adult Literacy Tutor Training takes place Fridays, November 14th and 21st from 10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. There will also be an on-line component to the training. Participants should attend both sessions. The Rockingham Literacy project is located at 705A Washington Street in Eden.

Call Jean Light Kinyon at 6270007 to pre-register, or visit www.rcliteracyproject.org f or more information.

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall Eden seeks Main Street awards

By Mike Dougherty, Economic Development Director

Eden is one of more than 60 North Carolina Main Street communities, as is Reidsville.

Mayodan is a Small Town Main Street community. Each year, communities submit projects for special recognition by the N.C. Main Street Center. Eden has won five previous Main Street awards and Reidsville has won four in the last several years. In 2013, Reidsville won for the Celtic Fringe restaurant and Kelly’s Way, a passageway between two downtown buildings. The Eden projects submitted this year include the Washington Street Lofts and the RCC Center for Brewing Sciences.

Washington Street Lofts The Washington Street Lofts are two approximately 700 square foot loft apartments that were created on the top floor of the 646 Washington Street building by owner Roger Hair. Built in 1901, this historic building was originally the home of the Bank of Leaksville. Prior to the current renovation, the upper floor consisted of a simple loft apartment in the back of the building. The front half was comprised of four rooms in their original layout of the building. Horsehair plaster, original, badly damaged pine floors and windows, and three

evolutions of electrical wiring were just some of the issues to be addressed prior to the renovation.

There was no plumbing in the front half of the building and the floors and ceilings sagged.

The loft project created two separate apartments. New electri-

cal, plumbing, HVAC, drywall and custom framing were part of the rehabilitation. The renovation was submitted for a This Old House Magazine renovation award for 2014. Out of 200 entries, the Washington Street Lofts came in at number 5 for the contest. The cost of the rehabilitation exceeded $35,000 but Hair did most of the work himself.

Hair is a licensed contractor who has worked diligently to restore the historic nature of the property. He replaced front doors

with historically correct entrances before embarking on the loft project. Beginning in 2012, Hair methodically rehabilitated the spaces to create two attractive loft apartments. Homes

by Design in Greensboro provided the CAD drawings for the upper floor development. The City of Eden provided two $500 façade grants as part of the building’s long-term renovation.

The project began in the summer of 2012 and

was completed in August of this year.

There was little downtown housing in this area before this project. When the lofts were listed on the Explore Eden Business

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Brewing Sciences Facebook page, the property owner was deluged with calls. He had a waiting list of eight people for his last apartment which demonstrates the need for downtown housing. It is hoped that this project will spur more downtown housing projects for the Eden community.

• RCC Center for Brewing Sciences The Rockingham Community College Center for Brewing Sciences is the laboratory component of the Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation program offered by the college, the first program of its kind to be offered in the U.S. Students can either learn how to make beer or mead or become part of the Associate in Applied Science program. The program was started due to the significant growth in the craft beverage industry. All of the ingredients required for beer and mead are grown in Rockingham County and Eden has a close association with beer production having been home to a MillerCoors brewery for more than 35 years. The objective was to provide the necessary training for potential employees of area breweries, beverage entrepreneurs, and those who simply had an interest in making beer for their pleasure.

RCC wanted to expand its outreach into Rockingham County communities. Creating a beer-oriented program was a natural idea in view of Eden having a major

brewery. RCC’s president and the Eden Downtown Development Corporation executive director discussed a downtown location.

This would help the college accomplish its outreach goals and for the Historic Leaksville area of Eden to house an innovative program. The RCC Center for Brewing Sciences is located at 649 Washington Street in the Historic Leaksville downtown area of Eden.

Having a college presence in the area draws students and interest. These students support our local restaurant, ice cream shop and retailers. The RCC Center for Brewing Sciences was part of Eden’s annual RiverFest in 2014.

The anticipated expansion of the college course offerings will draw even more students, who are potential consumers, to the area. It also helps the college gain a more prominent presence in the city. Our community needs to have a skilled workforce to make the community viable and the college is the best provider of those skills.

The number of craft breweries is increasing dramatically in the state. This program has drawn students from several states and the interest of at least four local breweries. A family member of a downtown Danville, Va., microbrewery is currently enrolled in the program as are employees of Natty Greene’s brewery in downtown Greensboro. It is an excellent program to meet the needs of potential craft brewing entrepreneurs, employees of local brewing operations, and the young people who are so critical to sustainable downtown revitalization.

American Legion Post 254 names 2014 Police Officer of the Year On Oct. 11, American Legion Post 254 honored Officer John Price, a 17-year veteran of the Eden Police Department, by naming him Officer of the Year. Price was chosen for this honor due to his exceptional contributions and hard work for the citizens of the city, along with his commitment to his fellow officers.

Price served our country for over five years in the military, with both the 25th Infantry Division and 101 Airborne Division. Upon returning home from his military service, he attended Basic Law Enforcement Training at Rockingham Community College, joining the Eden Police Department on Oct. 13, 1997. Price served as a patrol

officer for 10 years, four of those as a K-9 officer. Since 2008, Price has been assigned to the Narcotics Investigation Unit as a detective, investigating various crimes that affect the safety and quality of life of the citizens of the city, including drugs, alcohol, gang and firearm crimes. Price is also a member of the Eden Special Response Team and is assigned to the Sniper/Observer Team.

Price was raised in the Stoneville community, graduating from Stoneville High School in 1991. He has been married to Amy for more than 22 years and they have two children, Ian, 16, and Erin, 10.

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The Racetrack II

Thrills, Spills, and Chills

Know the Warning Signs of Heart Attack and Stroke

By Darrell Meade Gregory

The static-laced noise made the 60’s. He also won the Cocathe people on the side walks turn Cola World 600s of ‘64 and ‘67. their heads to observe a ‘38 Ford He finished his racing career with leisurely cruising down main 25 NASCAR wins. He also had street with a loud speaker mount- considerable success driving a ed on both front fenders. The Javelin in the Grand American townspeople recognized the circuit in the early 1970’s. voice of WLOE announcer Jerry As a teenager, Brice “Spider” Webster blaring out, “Thrills, Stultz of Fieldale, Virginia spills, and chills, stock car racing remembers the track as being at the Draper Speedway, extremely rough, Sunday! Come one! Come but, as he was just all! Plenty of free parkgetting started in ing!” The car, owned by racing, he did not Draper Speedway, was know any better also equipped with a sign and was just happy board secured to the roof to go racing on the proclaiming the upcoming peculiar pear race. In the driver’s seat, shaped track. Fans, Leaksville resident dressed in their Paschal Gordon Mangum had taken a rest from his liquor car and race car to participate in the largest promoted event in the Tri-Cities. Gordon’s nine and twelve-year-old sons were in the back seat ready to eagerly jump out and staple race posters to the telephone poles or place them in the windows of service Swaim stations.

Sunday, October 16, 1949 had finally arrived with ominous and Sunday best, got a threatening skies. Track owners, good taste of racdrivers, and spectators looked ing as the watered anxiously to the heavy clouds down track dried wondering if rain would hold off. out and the air The infield was packed as well as became thick the grandstands - not a spare seat with dust. Their Weddle to be found. The parking lot was white shirts full, and overflow cars lined both became brown sides of the road for over a quar- with dust, and it ter of a mile to the Virginia state took until next day for their nosline. Many had never seen an trils to be cleared. From the auto race, unless they happened beginning, dust always has been to see their neighborhood boot- the nemesis of dirt tracks. legger being chased by the law.

The next Sunday brought The locals had their cars at the much better weather and attenspeedway, but so did the heavy dance swelled from over 1,000 guns from Winston-Salem and the previous weekend to 5,600 High Point who carried a little bit spectators. Again, the fans were more experience. The crowds thrilled as two cars were severely witnessed the starter, local damaged by fire, and one of the George Minter, drop the green drivers was trucked off by the flag to issue in a new era. With ambulance. The fence also took a three 10-lap heat races, a 20-lap beating, as eight cars careened consolation race and a 40-lap through it during the course of main event, the spectators got the afternoon. Ted “Gooney their two dollars worth. B.T. Bird” Swaim of Winston-Salem Williams’ No.13 car, emblazoned was pressed heavily in the main with a black cat, became the very event, but his competitors could first of many to go through the never overtake him, and he went infamous fence at the tricky on to win the second race at the south turn. Lloyd Lawson, a local speedway. Ted Swaim was a taldriver in car No.2, had his front ented dirt track driver in those suspension springs break, days who had no aversion to thrilling the crowd with a breath- drinking his favorite beer while taking skid that ended with the racing. However, on occasion, car resting on its roof in front of when he had one bottle to many, the judges stand. However, no he had been known to go off the one had to take an ambulance track. ride on this afternoon.

These races were often punctuIn the main event, Leslie Scott ated by sideshows that the from Roxboro, in car No.100Z, patrons remembered the rest of convincingly outran the field their lives. The well-known bootwith Jim Paschal of High Point, legger and extraordinary driver, in car No.3, coming in second. William Jefferson “Jaybird” Scott may have been too con- Philpott of the Franklin County vincing, for the Paschal camp area, found a way to have a good protested the win. Scott’s engine time with his antics. He was was found to be running illegal remembered for being turned speed parts, mainly the camshaft, around on the track, and then upon engine teardown. Because driving against the traffic until of Scott’s disqualification, Jim the race was halted. He bragged Paschal was then pronounced to deputy Swanson “Pug” Carter winner of the first race at Draper of Spray, that he could take his Speedway.

No. 97 “Jaybird Special” racecar Jim Paschal continued his win- in reverse and outrun Pug’s patrol ning ways, later driving for the car. Draper native Carl Kirks Pettys in their blue Plymouths in heard the challenge and rapidly

secured seats with his friends to watch Jaybird stay in front for two laps, backing up his boast.

Where else but Draper could such spectacles be witnessed?

The October 30 race was rained out, but John East and Luther Lemons wanted to have one more event before winter. The weather had turned much cooler, and rains made the track a sloppy mess, but the owners pressed for a November 6 finale.

E.H. “Pap” Weddle of WinstonSalem had the NASCAR headquarters of North Carolina, then in its infancy, in his Modern Auto Parts garage. This particular Sunday, he towed his racecar to Draper in hopes of finding a competitive driver to wheel his creation to victory lane. Thwarted by not finding an experienced driver, he decided to try his luck as a driver. The slippery and treacherous track took out eleven cars in the course of the evening in a bang-fest that thrilled the crowds to the utmost. The smooth driving E.H. Weddle dodged all the wrecks to win his first heat race and win the main event in his No.1 car ahead of veteran Bill Myers. The third race at the speedway was surprisingly won by a first time driver who outdrove the best of the Sportsman class drivers.

Weddle continued to race, but his real fame came as an engine builder and car owner. Bill Myers must have impressed Pap Weddle that day, for several years later he was driving one of his cars.

Looking back on the short season, the worse problem the track had was the ever present brown dust. Touted as a nearly dustproof track treated with oil, calcium chloride, and water, it never justified that claim. Racing was still a fledgling sport, which put the track owners in the “learn as you go” category. Even Clay Earles was still battling the dust situation at his Martinsville Speedway.

The Draper Speedway was an unqualified success. It took the town by storm riding the crest of

Heart Attack Warning Signs Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, but most of them start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening: • Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

• Discomfort in other areas of the upper body.

Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one of both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.

• Shortness of breath. This feeling often comes along with chest discomfort. But it may occur with or without chest discomfort.

• Other signs. These may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

Stroke Warning Signs Stroke is a medical emergency. Every second counts, because time lost is brain lost!

Know these stroke warning signs and share them with others: • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.

• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.

• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.

• Sudden severe headache with no known cause.

If you or somebody you’re with have any of these signs don’t wait longer than five minutes before calling for help. Call 91-1…Get to a hospital right away.

Calling 9-1-1 is almost always the fastest way to het lifesaving treatment.

Note: A physically inactive lifestyle is a risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke.

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THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden Solid Waste Division will be closed Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28, 2014 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday!

SOLID WASTE & REFUSE Collection Date Monday 11-24-14 Tuesday 11-25-14 Wednesday 11-26-14 Thursday 11-27-14 Friday 11-28-14

Recycling Center Normal Schedule Closed Normal Schedule Open Thurs. & Fri. Collection Open No Collection Closed No Collection Open

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

ALL AFTER HOURS CALLS SHOULD BE MADE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 415-4444.

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For the Fun of it...

Tickets Please Three engineers and three accountants are traveling by train to a conference. At the station, the three accountants each buy a ticket and watch as the three engineers only buy one ticket.

"How are three people going to travel on only one ticket?" asks an accountant.

"Watch and you'll see," answered an engineer.

They all board the train. The accountants take their respective seats but all three engineers cram into a rest room and close the door behind them.

Shortly after the train has departed, the conductor comes around collecting tickets. He knocks on the restroom door and says, "Tickets, please!" The door opens just a crack and a single arm emerges with a ticket in hand. The conductor takes it and moves on.

The accountants see this and agree it is a clever idea. So after the conference, the accountants decide to copy the engineers on the return trip and save some money.

When they get to the station, they buy one ticket for the return trip. To their astonishment, the engineers don't buy a ticket at all.

"How are you going to travel without a ticket?" says one perplexed accountant.

"Watch and you'll see," answered an engineer.

When they board the train all three accountants cram into a restroom and the three engineers cram into another one nearby. The train departs.

Shortly afterward, one of the engineers leaves his restroom and walks over to the restroom where the accountants are hiding. He knocks on the door and says, "Tickets, please!"

Two Guys Are Hunting In The Woods One of them spots a hole in the ground that looks unusually deep. He picks up a rock and throws it in the hole, and never hears it hit the bottom.

"Try something heavier", the other man suggests. They find a rusty old anvil nearby, pick it up and throw it down the hole. Five seconds later a goat comes speeding toward the hole and falls in.

"What the hell was that?", one of the men say.

Just then another man runs up and says, "Please, have you seen my goat anywhere?!"

"Yes", they reply. "We just saw him run this way and jump into this hole!"

The man says, "That's impossible. I had him tied to an anvil.”

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Love, Dad

Anger Vs. Exasperation A young girl who was writing a paper for school came to her father and asked, "Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?"

The father replied, "It is mostly a matter of degree. Let me show you what I mean."

With that, the father went to the telephone an dialed a number at random. To the man who answered the phone, he said, "Hello, is Melvin there?"

The man answered, "There is no one living here named Melvin.

Why don't you learn to look up numbers before you dial them?"

"See," said the father to his daughter. "That man was not a bit happy with our call. He was probably very busy with something, and we annoyed him. Now watch . . ."

The father dialed the same number again. "Hello, is Melvin there?" asked the father.

"Now look here!" came the heated reply. "You just called this number, and I told you that there is no Melvin here! You've got a lot of nerve calling again!" The receiver was slammed down hard.

The father turned to his daughter and said, "You see, that was anger. Now I'll show you what exasperation means."

He dialed the same number, and a violent voice roared, "HELLO!" The father calmly said, "Hello, this is Melvin. Have there been any calls for me?"

Skipping School

Coming to Visit

The local high school has a policy that the parent's must call the school if the student is to be absent for the day. Kelly, deciding to bunk and go to the mall with her friends waited till her parent's had left for work and called the school herself. This is the actual conversation of the telephone call.

Kelly: "Hi, I'm calling to report that Kelly so-and-so is unable to make it to school today because she is ill.

Secretary at high school: "Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I'll note her absence. Who is this calling?"

Kelly: "This is my mother."

Pete and Larry had not seen each other in many years. Now they had a long talk trying to fill in the gap of those years by telling about their lives. Finally Pete invited Larry to visit him in his new apartment. "I have a wife and three kids and I'd love to have you visit us."

"Great. Where do you live?"

"Here's the address. And there's plenty of parking behind the apartment. Park and come around to the front door, kick it open with your foot, go to the elevator and press the button with your left elbow, then enter! When you reach the sixth floor, go down the hall until you see my name on the door. Then press the doorbell with your right elbow and I'll let you in." "Good. But tell me...what is all this business of kicking the front door open, then pressing elevator buttons with my right, then my left elbow?"

Pete Answered, "Surely, you're not coming empty-handed."

The Wrong Way As a senior citizen was driving down the freeway, his car phone rang. Answering, he heard his wife's voice urgently warning him, "Herman, I just heard on the news that there's a car going the wrong way on Highway 401.

Please be careful!"

"Darnl," said Herman, "It's not just one car. It's hundreds of them!"

Super Genius There's a dropout named Bobby and a super genius named Greg sitting on a bench waiting on a bus. The genius gets bored, leans over to the dropout and says, "Hey, I'll tell you what, I'll ask you a question and if you don't know the answer you have to give me five bucks. If you ask me a question and I don't know the answer I have to give you 50 bucks."

The dropout says, "Alright, man."

The genius asks the dropout, "What is the Pythagorian Theory?"

The dropout replies, "I don't know." and hands the genius five bucks.

"Okay," the dropout says, "What has three legs going up a hill and four legs going down?"

The genius thinks real hard and finally gives up. He hands the dropout 50 bucks then asks, "So, what is the answer?"

The dropout says, "I don't know." and hands the genius five bucks.

The Weigh Scale Penny For Your Thoughts Two kids went into their parents bathroom and noticed the weigh scale in the corner. "Whatever you do," cautioned one youngster to the other, "Don't step on it!"

"Why not?" asked the sibling.

"Because every time mom does, she lets out an awful scream!"

One night a wife found her husband standing over their baby's crib.

Silently she watched him.

As he stood looking down at the sleeping infant, she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: disbelief, doubt, skepticism.

Touched by this unusual display and the deep emotions it aroused, with eyes glistening she slipped her arm around her husband.

"A penny for your thoughts," she said.

"It's amazing!" he replied. "I just can't see how anybody can make a crib like that for only $46.50."

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Race Track

Continued from page 31

the fastest growing sport in America. John East and Luther Lemons vowed to improve the fast banked quarter-mile track by widening the track, adding to the seating capacity and improving the infield facilities for an April opening. George Minter wrote in his memoirs that John East had signed on with big Bill France’s NASCAR to run under the racing organization’s banner for the next year.

There were understandably high expectations for the 1950 season, but a series of unforeseen incidences would make the next year an emotional roller coaster ride.

The Draper Speedway would be racked with misfortunes, threats and tragedies that would have severe ramifications on the future of the track. Only strong determination and will power could carry the newborn dirt track through the coming year.

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

Special thanks to Randy Apple, Cliff Ball, Clay Barrow, Gene Brown, Otis Carter, Steven Cates, Ramona Grogan Cecil, Gene Chambers, Babe Chambers,

A Good Time To Test for Radon Gas in Homes

Melvin Chilton, Eden Historical Museum, Carlton Estes, Donnie Estes, Bobby Griffin, Joe Hill, Ronnie Hooker, Howard Hopkins, Teresa Hutson, Carl Kirks, Mrs. Al Lillard, Bill Mangum, Clyde Mangum, Glen Manuel, J.W. Manuel, Frank Meade, Billy Minter, William Philpott, Clarence Pickurel, Greg Purdy, Mitzi Joyce Purdy, Bobby Saunders, Connie Sigmon, John Stovall, Brice Stultz, Andy Talbert, Howard Tate, Monk Tate, Hank Thomas, Raymond Thomas, Jerry Thomasson, Tommy Wade, Jerry Wilson, Judy East Winstead, Glenn Wood, Homer V. Wood and many more

According to Edwin Stott, Environmental Health Director for RC Division of Health and Human Services, “because doors and windows of homes are kept closed most of the time, the cooler months are a good time for radon testing”. Radon, a natural radioactive gas that is invisible, odorless and tasteless, can become a health hazard when it accumulates inside homes. It comes from the decay of uranium in soil, rock and water. Radon usually enters homes through cracks in foundations and openings around plumbing, ductwork and drains. When inhaled, radon releases radioactive particles that can damage lung tissue. Long-

term exposure to radon has been found to cause lung cancer. RC is a Zone 1 county for radon gas – a county that has a predicted average indoor level of radon greater than the EPA action level, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. The only way to know the radon level in a building is to conduct a radon test. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Radon Zone Map of North Carolina shows Rockingham County as the only county east of the mountains with an average radon level greater than four picocuries per liter, the EPA action level where remediation should be started. Activatedcharcoal radon test kits are now available on the first floor of the RC Governmental Center in

Wentworth. Contact the Central Permitting office to purchase a test kit for $10.00.

The Environmental Health department can provide information regarding testing and other options. The test kit should be used according to instructions provided with the kit. A followup test kit may be purchased if the radon level is above four picocuries. If a high level of radon is detected, there are remediation methods which include improved home ventilation systems, and sealing home foundations or cracks in basement floors.

For more info about radon, visit www.ncradon.org or the RC Division of Public Health’s website at www.rockinghamcountypublichealth.org

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4th Annual Artists Open Studio Tour nears end Artists and Performers prepare to share their creativity and talent with the greater Rockingham County NC community.

Artists will be in each studios and businesses, where performers will share the music, poetry and lectures, identify restaurants and shops included in the Tour and increased notification to involve a greater audience.

The self-guided Studio Tour continues Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2.

The Studio Tour is designed to bring art patrons, early holiday shoppers, students, performers, literary artists together to enjoy the creative world of local art.

The brochure is available in many locations and online at the Rockingham County Arts Council website. Produced by the Rockingham County Arts Council, receiving funding from the NC Arts Council, additional supporting funds are from a Raffle, local business advertisements, business sponsorships and donations from individuals.

No matter whether your passion is clay pots, delicately painted watercolors of bright flowers, or oils of subjects in the barnyard,

you’ll find what you seek at one of the studios included on our tour. 2013 Studio Tour reception musicians and you’ll get the rare opportunity to meet the artists, see how they work, and spend the weekend enjoying the beautiful people and landscapes of Rockingham County while you do!

The Artist Open Studio Tour is an invitation for the public to visit working artist studios, businesses and galleries. The Artist Open Studio Tour features artwork, fine craft, music, books and more within special locations with live demonstrations, artwork, music and books by local Rockingham County artists (and a few neighbors) for purchase.

Artist Open Studio Tour is scheduled to be a weekend of fun, art and a great social event for everyone!

Rockingham County Arts Council, 1122 NC Hwy 65, P.O. Box 83, Wentworth, NC 27375 336.349.4039 1. Darlene Holman’s Studio, 1106 Forest St, Reidsville 2. Julie Cresenzo’s Studio, 1738 N Carolina 87, Eden 3. Tom Ogburn’s Studio, 235 W Harris Pl, Eden

4. Hawkspirit Studio, 613 Liveoak Rd, Reidsville 5. Interlace Studio, 643 Highland Dr, Eden 6. Moondive Studio, 1219 Fillman Dr, Reidsville 7. Good Dog Bad Dog Pottery 411 Cedar Ln, Reidsville, 8. Jean Pollock’s Studio, 451 Straw House Rd, Reidsville 9. Bryan Pulliam Pottery, 101 S Market St, Madison 10. Colleen Stadler’s Studio, 3412 N Carolina 87, Reidsville 11. Red Saunders Studio 12. Barbour Studio and Gallery, 714 Washington St, Eden 13. Teresa Phillips Studio, 1851 Flat Rock Rd, Reidsville 14. Linda Link Studios, 943 McCoy Rd, Reidsville 33. Madison Dry Goods, 409 W Murphy St, Madison, 15. Stitch Party Studios, 124 W Murphy St, Madison 16. Kim’s Pottery Studio, 1001 1st St, Eden 31. Dan River Art Market & Gallery, 1122 N Carolina 65, Reidsville 32. Fine Arts Festival Assoc. of Rockingham County, 1086 N Carolina 65, Reidsville

TanMarks Tanning Salon 704 Patrick St., Eden Mastercarad/Visa/Discover

Mon. - Fri. 8am - 8pm & Sat. 8am - 3pm.

Call us at 336-623-MARK (6275)

Stoneville: Church Street MHP David at 336-273-4774.

- 126 Creek Run Dr, 2bdrm, 1bth, 1995 Redman 14x60 +/-, heat pump, $10,000, $500.00 dn, Fin $9,500, 6% APR, 10 yrs, payments $105.47 pm +T&I+Lot. - 119 MP Dr, 2 bdrm, 1 bth, 1999 Redman 14X52+/-, Heat pump, $12,000, $600.00 dn, Fin $11,400, 6% APR, 10 yrs, pmts $126.56 PM + T&I + lot.

- 130 Creek Run Dr: 2bdrm, 1bth 1986 Chalanger 14X60+/-, Heat pump $9,190, $495.50 dn, Fin $8,730.50, 6%APR, 10 yrs, pmts $96.93 PM +T&I +lot.

- Homestead: 116 Top Run Dr. Needs work. Pay lot rent 10 yr and the mobile home is yours. Can work for dn pmt.

- 108 Top Run Dr. 3 Bdr, 2Bth, 1999 Redman, 14X76 +/-, heat pump. Sale $18,000, $900.00 dn, Fin $17,100, 6%APR, 10 yrs, pmts $189.85 pm +T&I+Lot. Can work for dn pmt.

Madison: Parkside Acres MHP - 125 Parkside Dr., 3bdrm 1bth, 1970 model, new heat pump, $12,000, $600 dn, Fin $11,400, 6% APR, 10 yrs, Pmts $126.56 pm + T&I+lot.

- 118 Parkside Dr., 3bdrm, 2bth, 1992 Oadwd, th pmp. Sale16,000, $800 dn, Fin $15,200, 6%APR, 10yrs, pmts 168.75 +T&I+lot Set up your mobile home on one of our beautiful, large, wooded lots. Sites available from $220 per month.

P.I. Properties 336-273-4774

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While You Were Out!

Call Elizabeth Doss At 336-613-3025 Anytime!

Offer available for the rest of 2014

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE OWN YOUR OWN HOME – OWNER FINANCING REDUCED DOWN PAYMENT

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

Gift Certificates Make Great Gifts!

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Integrated Massage Therapy Gift Certificates Available!

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Offering a variety of therapeutic services to help you escape from stress and invigorate the spirit.

Art Of Body Experience 8460 NC Hwy. 87, Unit D, Reidsville, NC 27320 • 336-347-7224 www.artofbodyexperience.org • Facebook: artbodyexperience

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

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

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

Reasonable Rates! W/D Hookups, Some include appliances. Section 8 & HUD. Daytime 336-623-6948 night 336-344-0386 Mobile Home For Rent 2 Bedroom $375 Month No Pets Allowed 276-226-0576 FOR RENT Home in Eden, Cent. $400 mo.

Apt in Ridgeway $450 House/Ridgeway - 2 BR $400 mo.

No Pets Allowed 276-226-0576 Looking for Roommate Martinsville area, reasonable rates Call 276-732-9147 for info B US I NE S S F O R S A L E Well Established Local Business for Sale in Eden The Exhaust Center.

Building and equipment for sale, Serious Inquiries Only. 336-6271056 daytime, 336-613-6053 evening S E RV I CE S AVAI L ABL E CLARKS PAVING & SEAL COATING Free Estimates, Residential/Commercial 276-226-0576 BUYING AND SELLING ESTATES AND LIQUIDATIONS. Licensed and Bonded.

Wyatt Auction Company NCAL 8777 336-616-2113 PROFESSIONAL HOME INSPECTION SERVICE

by George Jordan Licensed • Photos 336-349-2550 Christian Man wanting to stay and assist elderly man or couple during week or weekends. Willing to do light housework and cooking.

Call 336-623-2522 LAND F O R S A L E Home Place Built in 1978 For Sale 2000 Sq. Ft. Living Space, 15 acres, Pond, Great View, Private, Located at 240 Deodera Lane, Ruffin.

Call 336-939-3588 IT E M S F O R S A L E 1 Space For Sale At Ridge-View Cemetery, Eden, NC Location: Garden of Prayer, Space #4 – 72D Today’s Value There Cost; $1699.

Sale Price – Negotiable $1200 Call 336-635-6789 MOUNTAIN VILLA APTS. Accepting Applications For 1 & 2 Bedroom Units Located in Mayodan, with handicap accessible units available.

Income restrictions apply.

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

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4 cemetery plots @ Ridge View Cemetery on Hwy 135. Will sell 2 for $1500 or all 4 for $3000.

336-635-3262 1988 Chevrolet V-8 Custom Van. 24,833 Miles. $4000 as is.

336-623-2521 1 hard top Bronze and 1 soft top black and 3 good year tires size p275/40/ZR17. All for a 1996 Corvette. $500. 336-623-2521 Ridgeview Cemetery Plots Eden, NC Lot 47 Space 1 & 2. $1,000 each. Call 276-223-8210 For Sale: 2010 Clayton 16’x76’ Mobile Home in Eden city limits, on quiet residential street. Price negotiable. Needs minor interior upgrades and repair. Lot Rent $150.

For Sale $28,500.

Call 336-613-8712

Georgia Boy Pursuit 2003 Motor home 36 foot Ford V-10 19k Miles.

2 Slides ONAN generator. $35,000 as is. 336-623-2521 Auto for Sale 2000 Mercury Marqui. Excellent Condition 86k. Beige, Automatic, AC, Auto W/D, Cruise 336-589-9435 ANNOUNCEMENTS Draper paraphernalia Needed AND...

Looking For Photos & Articles Pertaining to the Draper Speedway or Bi-State Speedway. Look Through Your Attic, Basement and keepsakes... then call me!

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Kids To Create and Do! Please Email Creative Adventure Zone Elizabeth Doss creativeadventurezone@gmail.com

November 2nd, 2014 Daylight Saving Time Ends.

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE MDS Coordinator, RN. 830am-5pm Monday through Friday.

1 day of nurse on call a month.

Position is salary and based on experience.

MDS nurse RN or LPN. 830am-5pm Monday through Friday.

1 day of nurse on call a month.

Full time 3-11, every other weekend schedules avail. for LPN’s.

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

1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

3-11 RN Supervisor, Monday through Friday. 1 day of nurse on call a month. Position is salary and based on experience.

Carpet/Stove/Refrigerator/Blinds/Central Air/ Playground on site Washer Dryer Connections/Laundry Facility on site

If interested please come by and apply with our receptionist.

Limited rental assistance available for qualified applicants.

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

Full time 7-3 & 3-11, every other weekend schedules available for CNA’s.

Jacob's Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 1721 Bald Hill Loop, Madison, NC 27025

Accessible Units TDD Relay # 1-800-735-2962 Reasonable Accomidations

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by Amy Farinelli

The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA), a regional nonprofit that preserves and promotes the natural and cultural resources in the area, announces the opening of its new office in Danville, VA located at 308 Craghead Street.

In addition, the organization has hired Amy Farinelli as DRBA's full-time Program Coordinator for the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County and Caswell County, NC. Farinelli will focus her energy on education, recreation and stewardship projects in collaboration with local partners. The new Danville location joins DRBA's main office location in Eden, NC and Collinsville, VA. DRBA protects and preserves the Dan River Basin which is the watershed of the Dan River.

The Dan River crosses the North Carolina-Virginia state line eight times on its way from the Blue Ridge Mountains to John H. Kerr Reservoir. The 3,300 square-mile Dan River Basin comprises approximately one-third of the Roanoke River Basin. Major tributaries of the Dan River are the Mayo, Smith, Sandy, Banister, and Hyco rivers. The Dan River Basin includes all or most of eight counties: Patrick, Henry, Pittsylvania, and Halifax in Virginia, and Stokes, Rockingham, Caswell and Person in North Carolina. Smaller portions of eight more counties lie in the Dan River Basin: Floyd, Franklin, and Mecklenburg in Virginia, and Surry, Forsyth, Guilford, Orange, and Granville in North Carolina.

"Thank you to the Danville Regional Foundation (DRF) for providing this capacity grant to help us establish the new office in

Danville that will support existing environmental education, recreation, and stewardship programming in the Dan River Region," said Tiffany Haworth, DRBA's Executive Director.

"DRBA's focus in this region will support improved water quality, increased outdoor recreational assets and enhanced environmental education opportunities for both students and adults."

DRBA's new full-time staff member, Amy Farinelli moved to Danville in 2013 and is a graduate of the University of New England in Southern Maine.

Farinelli completed degrees in both Environmental Studies (B.S.) and Sociology (B.A.) in May of 2013. In the Summer of 2013, Farinelli worked with the Danville Regional Foundation as an intern on the Span the Dan Movement, a community driven project that continues today. After completing her internship, Farinelli then moved on to become a Dan River Year Agent, which allowed her to work parttime for DRBA for 10-months.

She has Nonprofit Management Certification from Duke University and serves on the steering committee for the Nonprofit Network of the Dan River Region.

"I have seen first-hand the enormous impact that DRBA makes in this region and it is exciting to be a full-time member of this amazing organization," said Farinelli. "Danville is my home and I am looking forward to helping to improve our piece of the Dan River, develop future generations of good stewards of our environment and help boost economic transformation in the region."

DRBA was created in 2002

by North Carolina and Virginia

It’s Art Time, located at 625 N. Bridge Street, Eden recently held their ribbon cutting. It’s Art time offers art classes, ladie’s art nights and more. Give them a call and learn from Teedgra Blackstock. For lessons or information call 910-578-9319

Shape It Up recently held their ribbon cutting in Eden, at 571B Bridge Street, Eden. Shape It Up Fitness offers personal training to help you reach your goals.

residents to protect and promote the natural and cultural assets of the Dan River Basin in Virginia and North Carolina. Since its inception, the organization has become a leader in outdoor recreational master planning, trail and blueway development, bi-state and multiple jurisdiction collaboration, interpretation and dissemination of information about environmental issues, environmental education to improve the region's quality of life, making the area a better place in which to live, visit, and do business.

"We are thrilled to welcome Amy as a member of DRBA's dedicated and experienced staff and can't thank DRF enough for its confidence in DRBA to make a positive impact ," said Allison Szuba, President of DRBA's Board of Directors. "DRBA's reputation is well established with successful projects and programs in other areas of the Basin and it is exciting to bring these opportunities to residents, businesses, families and children who live, work and play in Danville, Pittsylvania and Caswell."

DRBA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to protect and promote the natural, cultural and historical resources of the Dan River Basin. For more about membership or volunteering, visit www.danriver.org.

The world is getting older A new report by Global AgeWatch, which focuses on the wellbeing of older people around the world, ranks Norway and Sweden as the best places to live out your old age; the United States came in at eighth place, just after Iceland. Not surprisingly Afghanistan is the last place on Earth that the elderly would want to call home.

The research showed that "economic growth alone will not improve older people's wellbeing and specific policies need to be put in place to address the implications of ageing."

"The unprecedented rate and speed of population ageing [globally] presents policy makers with a challenge." said Toby Porter, Chief Executive of HelpAge International. "Only if they act now will they have a chance to meet the needs of their citizens and keep their economies going."

The Association of Mature American Citizens noted that the U.S. population is growing older at a fast pace and that America's elderly are, perhaps, more engaged in the political process than anywhere else in the world.

Thus, they are in a better position to influence policies that impact the lifestyles of senior citizens.

Volunteer in your community Make new friends

Bibles • Books • Gifts Come See Our GIANT BOOK SALE It’s A Perfect Time For Christmas Shopping!

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Dan River Basin Association opens Danville office

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Inside Eden Flea Market 276-224-6774

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We Have 55 Flavors Of Wings!!!

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I Appreciate Your VOTE on November 4th Elretha Perkins Candidate for State House of Representatives Paid for by Perkins Campaign

Wyatt Wildlife Removal Frank Wyatt NC WILDLIFE DAMAGE CONTROL AGENT For Quick, Humane Removal or Relocation Of Unwanted Nuisance Wildlife That May Invade Your Home, Business, Ponds, Or Farms.

Birds, Mammals, Reptiles & Honey Bees.

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Duke Energy Carolinas energy efficiency program comes Draper Village community More than 900 households in Eden are eligible for an energy makeover, courtesy of Duke Energy Carolinas.

Through the company’s Residential Neighborhood Program, the homes and apartments of qualified Duke Energy Carolinas’ customers in the Draper Village community will receive a home energy assessment and installation of up to 16 energy and money-saving improvements, at no out-of-pocket cost.

The Residential Neighborhood Program is an income-qualified program that targets neighborhoods based on federal and state guidelines.

“More than 10,000 Duke Energy customers have learned how to save energy and money through this program,” said Davis Montgomery, Duke Energy’s government and community relations manager for Eden. “We’re excited to bring this opportunity to Eden, and the Draper Village community. The information we will share will be especially helpful for customers as they prepare for the coming colder temperatures.”

Customers were pre-notified of their eligibility for the program. The Eden Residential Neighborhood Program is targeting homes and apartments within the following boundaries:

• E. Meadow Road/Hwy. 311/770 (Northeast); • N. Rickman Street (East); • Sharpe Street, South Avenue (South); and • Gillery Road (West) A graphic showing the eligible area is available upon request.

Federal and state guidelines and census data are used to objectively select communities where the program would be beneficial.

Some of the 16 energy-efficiency improvements that will be installed by the program team members include: • Water heater wraps and insulation for water pipes; • energy-efficient light bulbs; • low-flow faucet aerator and low-flow showerhead; • refrigerator thermometer; • wall plate thermometer; • HVAC winterization kit; • water heater temperature check and adjustment; and • HVAC filters and a filter-change calendar The program’s kickoff event for eligible customers in the Draper Village community was held September 25.

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy is a Fortune 250 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK. More information about the company is available at: www.duke-energy.com.

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The Senior Scoop Fun Activities at Senior Centers throughout Rockingham County

Eden Senior Center 508 Orchard Ave, Eden - Call 627-4711 • Corn Hole -Every Thursday at 10:00 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center • Friends Club –Meetings are Tuesdays from 10-11 at the Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to come join the fun and fellowship.

First Tuesday – speaker/meeting Second Tuesday Heart Healthy Club (Eden Drug) Third Tuesday is Tuesday tea and Show & Tell/ speaker 4th Tuesday Lunch outing (at chosen restaurant) or field trip if there is a 5th Tuesday we will have Game Day (bingo, dominos, board games, card games…..)

• Line Dance - Mondays 10:15-11:15 at the senior center • Legal Aid will be November 13th at 10:00am call 1-800-951-2257 to make an appointment • Exercise with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-9:00. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights.

• Rook or Hand & Foot - At The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 and play from 1:00pm until 4:00 pm on Wednesdays.

• Bingo Bash at 9:00 on Monday, November 17th at the Garden of Eden Senior Center.

• Pickle ball - Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We play every Friday at 10:00 at Mill Avenue Recreation Center.

• Dance at the CB Hut - for all ages on Saturday, November 13th from 7-9:30. Music provided by the Bullet Band. Come enjoy good clean fun, fellowship in a smoke free environment. Admission is $5 at the door. NO DANCE IN DECEMBER • Computer Classes - Begins January 22nd – February 26th $45.00 - Thursday - 10-12 Basic internet, email.

- Thursday - 1:30-3:30 Social media and internet safety.

- Tuesday, November 18th one on one help in computer lab. Free. Just call in advance 336-627-4711.

Reidsville Senior Center 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville Call 349-1088 Our main office is now located in the former Salvation Army Community Bldg. at 708 Barnes St., Reidsville - Phone: 394-4841.

Fitness Classes are held at The Reidsville Recreation Dept. Gymnasium.

• Reidsville Senior Center-Salvation Army Community Bldg.. 708 Barnes St, Reidsville #-336-394-4841 Painting, Crochet, Rook, Canasta, Pegs & Jokers Card Game, Bingo. Call for days and times.

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

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

Madison / Mayodan Senior Center 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Inside Madison/Mayodan Rec. Dept. Building. Call 548-2789 -or- 548-9572 • Madison-Mayodan Fellowship Choir - Sept. 3rd – December 13th - Wednesdays from 9-11 am $25 fee • Quilting Bees - 1st Tuesday of each month from 10-11:30am - FREE- all levels of quilters welcome • Tap Dance - Mondays from 2:30-3:30 pm - $25 a month • Rook - Mondays from 9-11:30 am - FREE • Pickleball - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 am - FREE • Fit & Strong exercise - Mondays at 10 am - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 am - FREE • Shag - beginner and intermediate levels - Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm - $7.50 per class or $30 a month

Center for Active Retirement - Wentworth 141 and 164 Tyre Dodson Road, in Wentworth (Behind the Old Courthouse in Wentworth) (336) 349-2343

Thanks to those who attended our Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening at our new facility @ 141 Tyre Dodson Road. We welcomed the opportunity to meet, greet, and increase awareness of our presence. For those of you who didn’t make it, the invi-

CHURCH STREET STATION 715 CHURCH ST. 623-1957 Mon.- Sat. 6am - 8pm, Sun. 6am -2pm

Now Under New Ownership Join us for our Saturday Steak Dinners Pig-N-Out Friday is Back.

All-You-Can-Eat BBQ with 2 Sides and Hush Puppies

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tation is extended for your participation in our ongoing activities.

• American Diabetes Month. To raise awareness about the seriousness of this disease and the importance of treatment.

• National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. To recognize the efforts to treat and cure Alzheimer’s • Nov. 9-15. World Kindness Week. Kindness toward other people can increase emotional resilience, vigor, and joyfulness, along with other psychological and physiological health benefits.

• Nov. 11. Veterans Day. To honor the sacrifices and contributions of those men and women who served in the Armed Services.

• Nov. 27. Thanksgiving Day. Feast on a turkey, and remember those settlers who first came to our shores.

• Jewelry Class – Make a Ring. Class will meet Nov. 12 from 9:00am-12:00pm in the Annex Building. Supplies provided.

Required registration @ 637-8428. Refreshments will be served. Cost: $20. Instructor: Linda Wilson.

• Line Dancing. Annex Building. It will meet weekly on Mondays from 10:00-11:30am. Cost: $2.00 per hour (to be paid weekly or monthly). Instructor: Donna Stone. Call 637-8428 to reserve your spot!!

• Blood Pressure Screening. A nurse from Bayada comes to the Center for Active Retirement the 1st Tuesday of the month from 9:30am-10:00am. We also have a blood pressure monitor available for use whenever the Center is open.

• The Rockingham County Bookmobile: The schedule hasn’t been worked out for the Bookmobile to resume serving attendees.

Currently considering the 4th Monday of the month. Please advise if you can support this date.

• Games: Bingo. Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:30am. & Rook. Tuesdays from 11:30am-4:30pm.

Exercise Offering: • Senior Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30am-10:30am in the lower level of CAR – 141 Tyre Dodson Road.

With the exception of the above noted days and times, the room is available for your usage from 8:00am-4:00pm. We use a variety of videos on this FREE course.

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

Trips: Nov. 18 – Southern Christmas Show @ Charlotte. Leave @ 7:30am with stop @ Cracker Barrel, Lexington for breakfast (at your expense).. Expected return by 6pm. Cost: $55 (transportation & admittance) to be paid by Nov. 4.

• Dec. 2 – Hamricks & K&W, @ Greensboro. Leave @ 8:30am with expected return by 6pm. Lunch at your expense. Cost: $25 (transportation) to be paid by Nov. 18. Call 637-8428 to register.

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School Daze

South End Elementary PBIS Kick-Off Pep Rally On September 8 South End Elementary celebrated their annual PBIS kick-off pep rally. Students and staff reviewed the schoolwide expectations for behavior. Each grade level taught one area of expectations and did a great job teaching others what P.B.I.S. at South End is all about! Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive systems approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional and academic success.

Stoneville Elementary Students Get A "Lion's Share" of Math Counting, estimation, geometry, measurement, decimals and more. These were just a few of the many math concepts that students from Stoneville Elementary School practiced at the Madison Food Lion during Family Math Night on Thursday, September 25. For the first time at this location, Food Lion Manager, Scott Groseclose, and store employees converted the store into a classroom of "real life" learning experiences.

Over 300 students and parents traveled through the aisles as they worked together to solve math problems based on the products found on the shelves of the Food Lion store. Parents picked up a "shopping list" of problems based on the grade level of their child during registration. They reported to the aisle assigned to their grade level.

Teachers were stationed within the aisles to assist parents and students in making their calculations. Upon completion of the list, they returned to the registration table for a gift bag from Food Lion. In addition to coordinating this unique learning experience in our community, the Madison Food Lion also donated several gift cards which were given away through out the evening's event.

Wentworth Elementary Safety Patrol Reports for Duty In September, Wentworth Elementary started a student Safety Patrol Team. The students assist with morning and afternoon duties around school and are practicing responsibility and leadership!

Rock the Voice event planned

Local Accountants Give Back to Draper Elementary On September 18, 2014, Draper Elementary was visited by the Eden, NC Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Firm of Rouse, Rouse, Penn and Rouse. The firm was participating in a CPA Day of Service. They brought school supplies and snacks to two classrooms at Draper. This day of service was a way to give back to their community.

On Saturday, November 15 at 6:00pm a competition called ROCK The VOICE featuring local talent compete for raising funds to help the homeless. It will be held at Rockingham Community College Auditorium in Wentworth, North Carolina.

Funds will help to transport to and from those who need a place to stay from cold nights. It also helps the homeless shelter and aid shelter make up for budget cuts.

We need help to get information out to talent so we can fill empty time slots on stage to make a fun evening of entertainment. The point in time count at the begin-

ning of the year there were 349 homeless individuals in Rockingham County including 96 children.

Contact Ella Brown

(336)643-5984 or browne6082 @att.net or Bobby Martin (336)509-6589 For talent entries ot tickets and come join the entertainment fun.

952 Washington Street, Eden • Pat Reynolds, Owner

336-623-7796

Tuesday - Friday 10-6, Sat. 10-2

Christmas Open House Sat., Nov. 15 10am-3pm Sun., Nov. 16 1pm - 4pm

New “RAZ” Items Chrismas Wreaths Christmas Owls

Formerly

640 S. Van Buren Rd, Eden, NC Bethany Elementary Students Commemorate September 11, 2001 In honor of the 13th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Bethany Elementary enhancement teachers hosted an educational and remembrance event on September 11, 2014. Students learned about the importance of observing the National Day of Service and Remembrance. Aspects of citizenship, volunteerism and teamwork were taught as well as the historical events of 9/11. The guest speaker, Mr. Perry Hall, is a Greensboro firefighter as well as the local Bethany Fire Department’s Assistant Chief. He made three trips to New York City to help with relief work and honor the fallen NYC firemen. His first-hand experience and extensive research of 9/11 provided an outstanding learning experience for all students.

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Successful Open House at Leaksville-Spray Elementary Leaksville-Spray Elementary (LSE) welcomed 445 parents and family members to their open house and annual Title I meeting on September 18, 2014. Parents were given information on curriculum, expectations, had the opportunity to ask questions and view student work samples.

Information was given about family involvement activities for the remainder of the school year and parents were encouraged to be involved and informed through communication with their child's teachers.

We support the Salvation Army and we serve as a drop off location for the local store.

Zibbys Coats for Kids Donate Now! If you would like to help a child this winter please drop off any old coats you have and they will be cleaned & donated to the local SALVATION ARMY

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Be Ready When You Hear “The Doctor Will See You Now A doctor’s appointment can be frustrating; hours spent in the waiting room followed by just a few minutes actually talking to your physician. You can get the

maximum benefit from your appointment with some basic preparations ahead of time: · Identify your symptoms. If you’re feeling ill, spend some

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

time documenting the problem in specific terms: what hurts, how much, how long you’ve felt sick, anything that might have contributed to it, and so forth. This will help your Doctor make a diagnosis more efficiently. · Bring your medical history.

On your Smartphone, or just a piece of paper, keep track of such health-related items as previous illnesses, vaccinations, accidents, and allergies, as well as your family’s medical history as far back as you can go. All of this gives doctors a better context for determining your condition. · List medications. List all the medicines, vitamins, and supplements you take on a regular basis.

Your doctor will need the information in case any of them might be causing unexpected side

effects, and to avoid interactions if he or she prescribes any new medication for your condition. · Prepare questions. Don’t rely on your memory alone.

Write down questions as they occur to you before the appointment so you don’t forget any relevant details while talking with your doctor. · Take notes. Again, you’re better off writing down what your doctor says so nothing slips your mind later. Ask for a printed list of instructions to ensure you’re interpreting his or her advice correctly.

Here is a mental treatment guaranteed to cure every ill that flesh is heir to: sit for half an hour every night and mentally forgive everyone against whom you have any ill will or antipathy – Charles Fillmore

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WHO TO CONTACT in Rockingham County Government (336) 342-8100 www.MyRockinghamCountyNC.com Rockingham County Board of Commissioners C. Zane Cardwell Chairman (336) 552-6581 zcardwell@co.rockingham.nc.us

Clerk to County Commissioners Pamela M. McLain (336) 342-8102 pmclain@co.rockingham.nc.us

Board of Elections Tina Cardwell (336) 342-8107

T. Craig Travis Vice-Chairman (336) 432-4598 ctravis@co.rockingham.nc.us

County Manager Lance Metzler (336) 342-8101 lmetzler@co.rockingham.nc.us

Building Inspections Mark Langel (336) 342-8132

tcardwell@co.rockingham.nc.us

mlangel@co.rockingham.nc.us

Court Services Billie Sessoms (336) 342-2563

Economic Development Jan Critz (336) 342-8138

bsessoms@co.rockingham.nc.us

Environmental Health Edwin Stott (336) 342-8184 estott@co.rockingham.nc.us

Human Resources Jaime Joyner (336) 342-8113 jjoyner@co.rockingham.nc.us

Maintenance Ron Farris (336) 342-8371 rfarris@co.rockingham.nc.us

jcritz@co.rockingham.nc.us

Financial Services Patricia Galloway (336) 342-8120 pgalloway@co.rockingham.nc.us

Information Technology David Whicker (336) 394-9999 dwhicker@co.rockingham.nc.us

Planning & Central Permitting Tonya Caddle (336) 342-8137 tcaddle@co.rockingham.nc.us

H. Keith Duncan (336) 616-3116 kduncan@co.rockingham.nc.us

Executive Assistant to County Manager Tina Massey (336) 342-8101 tmassey@co.rockingham.nc.us

Code Enforcement Officer Kelly Howell (336) 342-8300 khowell@co.rockingham.nc.us

Emergency Management Johnny Bowles (336) 634-3017 jbowles@co.rockingham.nc.us

Fire Marshal Robert Cardwell (336) 634-3014 rcardwell@co.rockingham.nc.us

Landfill/Solid Waste Michael McElhare (336) 347-2025 mmcelhare@co.rockingham.nc.us

Public Health Glenn Martin (336) 342-8143 gmartin@co.rockingham.nc.us

W. Keith Mabe (336) 383-6045 kmabe@co.rockingham.nc.us

9-1-1 Communications Susan Hall (336) 634-3300 shall@co.rockingham.nc.us

Consolidated Health & Human Services Larry Johnson (336) 342-1394 ljohnson@co.rockingham.nc.us

Emergency Medical Services Rodney Stewart (336) 634-3005 rstewart@co.rockingham.nc.us

Geographic Information Systems Eric Belton (336) 394-9999 ebelton@co.rockingham.nc.us

Legal Robert Shaver (336) 342-8347 rshaver@co.rockingham.nc.us

Public Information Office Mable Scott (336) 342-8342 mscott@co.rockingham.nc.us

Mark F. Richardson (336) 549-0246 mrichardson@co.rockingham.nc.us

Animal Shelter Kevin Baughn (336) 394-0075 kbaughn@co.rockingham.nc.us

Cooperative Extension Service Will Strader (336) 342-8230 westrade@ncsu.edu

Engineering & Public Utilities Ronnie Tate (336) 342-8371 rtate@co.rockingham.nc.us

Head Start Ricky Graves (336) 349-4762 rgraves@co.rockingham.nc.us

Library Michael Roche (336) 627-1106 mroche@co.rockingham.nc.us

Purchasing Gail Priddy (336) 342-8111

Learning Experiences at the Libraries EDEN LIBRARY Computer Classes: • Introduction to the Internet I: Monday November 03, 6:00p.m.7:00p.m.

• Introduction to the Internet II: Monday November 10, 6:00p.m.7:00p.m.

• Introduction to the Computer I: Tuesday November 18, 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.

• Introduction to the Computer II: Tuesday November 25, 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.

Reading/Learning Programs: Story Time at the Eden Library: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. This program is free. It is for preschool aged children.

Eden Library Book Club: Thursday November 6, at 6:30 p.m. The book club is reading and discussing Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle-Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg.

Stories with Author Diana Reid Haig: Saturday November 8 at 10:30 a.m. Diana Reid Haig is an award-winning songwriter, annotator, audio producer and author.

She will be reading from her first children’s book, Volunteer Programs: Teen Library Council: Tuesday November 25, at 4:00 p.m. The TLC is an organization made up of teen volunteers who help out with library programs and make suggestions for future young adult programs. The TLC meets once a month. Teens of all ages are welcome to attend.

Gaming Programs: Bingo for Books: Thursday November 20, at 6:30 p.m. This program is free. All adult patrons are welcome.

Special Events: Pajama Story Time: November 24, from 7:00 p.m. until 7:45 p.m.

Help us Celebrate Rudolph’s 75th Birthday at the Eden Library! There will be crafts, treats, and a short story time. Bring your own camera to take pictures with Rudolph. This free program is sponsored by the Eden Friends of the Library.

Movies: Family Movie Night: Thursday November 13, at 5:30 p.m. This program is free and is open to all adult and teen patrons.

Health Programs: Chronic Disease SelfManagement Program: Tuesday November 4, at 2:00 p.m. This six week education program is run by the Rockingham County Health Department and is free and open to all members of the public. To sign up please call 336-342-8149.

gpriddy@co.rockingham.nc.us

REIDSVILLE LIBRARY Register of Deeds Rebecca Cipriani (336) 342-8820

Safety/Risk Michael Beckman (336) 342-8265

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Strategic Management Paul Murray (336) 342-8366

Tax Mark McClintock (336) 342-8382

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Sheriff Samuel Page (336) 634-3239 spage@co.rockingham.nc.us

Tourism Robin Yount (336) 342-8367 ryount@ncnorthstar.com

Social Services Debbie McGuire (336) 342-1394 dmcguire@co.rockingham.nc.us

Veterans Services Wanda Lane (336) 342-8449 wlane@co.rockingham.nc.us

Soil & Water Conservation Kevin Moore (336) 342-0460 kmoore@co.rockingham.nc.us

Youth Services Tara Pierce (336) 342-5756 tpierce@co.rockingham.nc.us

Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth 371 NC 65, Reidsville, NC 27320

• Parkinson Support Group meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 12:30pm • PJ Story Time, Thursday, November 20 – Call for times • Every Tuesday is Preschool Story Time for the public at 10:30am • Chinqua-penn Slate Art Fundraiser, Local artist

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Become a member of the Merchants for the MARC Circle

Rockingham County Schools’ GEAR UP Student & Family Coordinators announced their participation in National GEAR UP Week 2014. This commemorates the continuing success of Gaining Early Awareness and readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), a college access program providing students and families the support and resources they need for college success.

RCS GEAR UP Programs

celebrated National GEAR UP Week 2014 through a variety of activities such as Dream Big Day, Resume Writing Workshop, Dress for Success Day, and a Door Decorating Contest that featured favorite colleges. GEAR UP activities focus on creating a college-going culture in our schools by helping students to realize that they can achieve their academic and career goals through post-secondaryeducation.

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Internationally acclaimed Nashville singer/songwriters Lewis & Lewis will be presenting a special concert of their unique and original gospel music Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 7pm at the Barn, 151 Gant Rd., Eden, N.C. Ray and Laura Lewis are a husband and wife duo that deliver and entertaining, spirituallyenriching performance of sellpenned compositions that transend styles and genres. With a lifetime of gospel music performed from coast to coast their unique presentation has been called a breath of fresh air and an inspirational hoot, with laughter and tears.

Lewis & Lewis music has been recorded by both gospel and secular artists such as Happy Goodman Family and Connie Smith.

Their music video, “Come on Down to the Farm”, holds the record as the most-watched religious video on the internet, chalking up over 3 million YouTube veiwes in less than three months.

The Barn invites you to join them for this special musical celebration.

• Recognition of support in two On Your MARC newsletters per year • An invitation for two to attend a VIP exhibit opening • Notification of upcoming events and programs • The opportunity to arrange a private tour of the museum and historic site with MARC’s Executive Director (up to ten people, group rate discount) • 10% discount on all purchases at the Museum Shop Typical membership fees for comparable programs run between $500 and $5,000. At the MARC we understand the economic challenges you face. We are able to offer a low annual fee because we will be counting on

you to help promote the MARC in other ways from time to time.

• We may ask you to be a distribution point for event flyers, brochures and similar items.

• Where appropriate, we may ask you to display a donation box for customer contributions.

• When a program or event correlates with your business goals, we may ask you to become a sponsor.

Contact information: MARC 1086 NC Highway 65, Wentworth, NC 27375 (336) 634-4949 MARCconnection@gmail.com www.themarconline.org

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All across the nation, cultural institutions like the Museum & Archives of Rockingham County (MARC) have proven valuable tools for local economic growth.

Community planning studies show that they improve quality of life, attract visitors to the area and generate new customers for local businesses. The recipe for success is building strong, mutually beneficial relationships between local businesses and cultural institutions.

Together, we can achieve these goals in Rockingham County. This is an opportunity to increase visibility for your business, grow your customer base and demonstrate your civic commitment to our community through support of Rockingham County’s premier cultural institution. We invite you to be part of this important and impactful initiative.

Membership in the Merchants for the MARC Circle is open to all retail, wholesale and service-oriented businesses in Rockingham County.

Membership Fee: $250 annually Merchants’ Benefits: • Unlimited free admission to the MARC for one employee and a guest • A company listing on the MARC website, including logo placement and web-site link

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Tiny little neighborhood libraries are popping up in Eden Jean Ann Wood, president of the Eden Chamber of Commerce, and Sunshine Bishopric live in Eden, and both share a love for books. That love of reading has become the talk of the town due to the small little buildings the two have erected on their properties. Small little libraries, actually tiny little libraries, that invite you to come and sit in the shade and read.

Set up in each of their front yards are colorful little library buildings on poles, filled with books, for anyone to borrow.

Little benches to “sit a spell” in are nearby, so if you want to read

right there.

Anyone is welcome to take a book they want and leave one behind for someone else to enjoy if possible, but that isn’t a strict rule. If you have no book to exchange, you are welcome anyway.

This innovative idea came from a Wisconsin non-profit organization. When Tod Bol built the first tiny library in memory of his mother, a school teacher, the idea caught on in his neighborhood. After joining with Rick Brooks, a community development educator, the two spread it across the country.

When Jean Ann and Sunshine heard of this they were inspired to create their own outdoor libraries.

After reading about the project in the Rotarian, Jean Ann asked her brother, Sam Anderson, to build one for her. It became a family project, with her mother Ann Anderson painting it. Wood put up her’s at 237 Ray St., in April and is registered as The Rhoulac Knolls Little Free Library on the littlefreelibrar.org website.

Sunshine Bishopric, a former third grade teacher, lives at 408 Deer Path in The Oaks, and thought the little library would be a great way to do something for her neighborhood.

She asked Ronnie Roach to build her library. Sunshine, an artist herself, would then decorate it. Inside she has her favorite quote: “A book is a gift you can open again and again.”

In addition to the two woman’s libraries, the Partnership for Children has a

similar program called The Borrowing Book Box. These are filled with children’s books.

Locations include Freedom Park 121 N Edgewood Rd., and C Street Apartments on C Street, Eden. There are also books at the Eden YMCA entrance and Rockingham County Partnership for Children office, 7572 NC 87 Reidsville.

If you would like to sponsor and maintain additional locations in the county please call the Partnership at 336-342-9676.

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"I've kept my wor I stand for, and voted for: - LOWER TAXES, while balancing the state budget.

- JOB CREATION, cutting excessive taxes and regulations.

- BETTER EDUCATION: emphasizing the needs of students.

- More competitive pay for teachers and state employees.

- OUR PROPERTY RIGHTS; reforming unfair annexation laws.

- Protecting our SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS. - LOWERING and capping the GAS TAX. - KILLED the proposed VEHICLE MILEAGE TAX! - OPPOSING ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AND AMNESTY. - Protecting election integrity with VOTER ID.

"I know what it means to operate a business and pay the bills. I have a modest background, and have worked hard. With that said, I give God all the glory for every blessing in my life."

- MARRIAGE between one man and one woman.

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- Lower health costs, better quality; choosing your doctor.

- An end to taxpayer-funded elective abortions.

- Government spending within its means: a change from years of runaway taxes and spending.

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About Bert Jones: - Married to Susan 23 years with two children.

- Lifelong local resident who shares our values.

- Active leader in the church and community.

- Dentist and business owner since 1988.

- State representative since 2011.

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Community service includes 24 years in Kiwanis (Division Lt. Governor and President in Eden and Reidsville), Free Clinic of Rockingham County, countywide Bible program in schools, county Board of Health, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, YMCA youth soccer coach, Upward basketball coach, Scoutmaster and Eagle Scout.

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