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Dan River State (ST8) Crossings is Culmination of Cross-County Support and Pride NC and VA counties and two cities merge as a collective source of culture and activity Eight counties and two independent cities between North Carolina and Virginia, each with its own character and charm, have come together to create a connected community identity for the region known as the Dan River Basin. This largely underdeveloped southern sec-

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• Olde Leaksville Shopping District Nighttime Parade. Friday November 25th at 6:30pm sharp. Route will be through Wasington Street downtown, right on Bridge St, left onto King’s Highway to the Kingsway Plaza. Line up for participants begins at 5pm on Hwy. 87/Harrington across the new bridge. Contact number is 336 627-1332.

• 2016 Reidsville Christmas Parade begins Nov. 26th 4:00 pm at the intersection of Richardson Drive and South Scales Street to beautiful Downtown Reidsville.

Floats, bands, dance groups - and Santa Claus! Call Matt Smith at 336-344-6288 or Debbie Moore at 336344-5539.

• Stoneville Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony Novmeber 26th from 1pm - 6pm Vendors of all types for your holiday shopping • The 50th Annual Draper Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 11am. Parade line-up will begin at 9:30 am on Meadow Rd..

If you would like to participate in this year’s parade, please contact the Draper Christmas Parade Fund at 336-635-0237 or email draperparpade@yahoo.com. Please RSVP by November 19th. There is no fee to enter the parade.

• Madison/Mayodan Christmas Parade, Sat. Dec. 10th, 1pm from Mayodan through Madison.

• Wentworth Parade - December 10th @ 11am.

Begining at Sandy Cross/87 intersection through 87/65 to Old Wentworth Consolidated School.

tor of the country, once the source of textile and tobacco industry prosperity, has seen tough economic times with the loss of these opportunities. Today however, this region desires to raise awareness of its hidden treasures in order to revitalize the economy once again.

This initiative began when the Dan River Basin Community Stakeholder Team was established in September 2014 in response to the coal ash spill into

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ST8... Continued from Page 1 the Dan River in February of that year. Duke Energy is providing the funding for this initiative which is being overseen by the Dan River Basin Implementation

Team.

The Dan River crosses the state borders of Virginia (Patrick, Henry, Pittsylvania and Halifax counties and the cities of

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Danville and Martinsville) and North Carolina (Stokes, Rockingham, Caswell and Person counties) eight times.

Collectively, this effort signifies a sense of pride, unity and reverence that they all share for this region. This county alliance encouraged the Implementation Team to aptly name the region as the Dan River State (ST8) Crossings.

Dan River State (ST8) Crossings broadly promotes and emphasizes to others what those

living in the region already know: there is a wonderful beauty of the land, an intriguing history, a rich culture and untapped recreational opportunities to be discovered and enjoyed.

Each of the eight counties brings a unique presence and character to the area. The allure of the area makes the Dan River region a magnificent and unforgettable place, whether for a day trip or vacation, or to relocate.

For additional information, go to: www.ST8crossings.com

Friends of the Eden Animal Shelter getting creative for the animals Call us today!

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Friends of Eden Animal Shelter is hosting "Murder in the Garden" a mystery dinner benefit on Saturday, Nov. 12, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Fireman’s Club located at 106 Fireman Club Road, Eden NC. This roaring 20s clue-inspired evening features an interactive mystery game, silent auction,

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Next to Ray’s Bait & Tackle near Spray Traffic Circle

50/50 drawings and prizes for the best period costume. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their best ‘flapper & gangster’ styles!

Tickets are $25 each and include dinner along with a funfilled evening. Proceeds from the event will help Friends’ mission of rescuing the abused, abandoned, stray and surrendered dogs and cats in the Rockingham County community.

Only 75 tickets will be sold, so make sure to get yours soon.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Lisa at 336.912.1178 or Lori at 336.627.5746. We are in need of decorators and gift baskets for the silent auction as well. Please let us know if you can assist.

In other news, the Friends of Eden Animal Shelter is seeking local artists, businesses and creative individuals to paint a chair, stool or bench of their choice and donate it to the organization for judging and auction.

Friends of Eden Animal Shelter is a 501c3 non-profit, independent organization which networks local shelter animals to save their lives. Our goal is to help reduce the number of animals that are euthanized each year.

This ‘chair-ity’ event will help raise funds further the mission of : “providing support for the abandoned, lost or stray animals inside the City of Eden that find themselves at the Rockingham County Animal Shelter. We rescue from the shelter and using social media, network the animals for exposure to an owner seeking their lost pet, potential rescue organizations and adopters and to help raise money for the animal’s care.”

Businesses, organizations and individuals who support Paint 4 Paws, will receive recognition and promotion, with their chair displayed in various locations throughout the County.

This is a fantastic way to show off your artistic talents and help animals at the same time.

Start painting today; finish by Thanksgiving. Chairs will be displayed throughout the City of Eden and auctioned in December.

Please contact Lisa at 336.912.1178 for information on how you can participate.

Eden’s Own Journal / Rockingham County Star is a monthly news magazine covering local events and lifestyles in Rockingham County. We print and distribute free of charge, due to the support, generosity and commitment to the community that our advertisers exhibit.

Views appearing in our paper are from a broad spectrum of citizens and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher. We reserve the right to accept or reject, and edit any and all submissions and advertisements.

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Noah Benjamin Aycoth, 1 Clifford Alvis Ayers, Jr., 58 Mary Sue Slade Allen - Reidsville Peggy H. “Diane” Anderson, 52 Reidsville James Bostian Allred, Jr., 89 Evelyn Mae Ratliff Bankston, 87 Gertrude Southard Biggs, 81 Mayodan Pauline Hall Brewer, 69 - Madison Gilbert “Wayne” Belton, 81 Mayodan Gladys Gray Belton, 85 - Stoneville Dennis Ray Bullins, 76 - Madison Virginia (Gina) Barnes Bennett, 95 Etta C. Brady, 88 Jeffery James "Jeff" Bullard, 46 Mary Brown Geraldine B. Bouffard - Reidsville Anne Stokes Boyd, 92 - Reidsville

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Arthur William Blackstock, 84 Eden Angela Sancio Brzezinski, 91 Ila Taylor Case, 96 - Mayodan Helene Harris Coe, 88 Mikel Howard Chinn, 70 Ignatius, F. “Iggy” Cisek, 92 Leonard Gwin Coleman, Sr. 88 Mary M. Coeburn, 78 - Stoneville Frank H. Cook, 78 Joe Herrin Cline, 69 Brenda Bowen Chrismon, 67 Reidsville John Louis Cardwell, 60 Elder Turner “Sonny” Cobb Reidsville Helen Burnette Coghill, 82 - RC Ava Robertston Coleman, 86 Stoneville Pamela Denise Carter Patricia Elaine Holt Colvin, 78 Eden Junior David “J.D.” Duncan, 73 Jo Anne Deans, 65 Edna Powell Dodd Hubert L. “Hugh” Durham, 86 Katherine B. Dunston, 92 Michael Brad Davis, 35 - Reidsville Iris Jones Denny, 86 Russell Terry Dickerson, 59 Madison Judy Gail Via Dacio, 69 - Madison Abbie Suddath Davis, 77 Teresa “Puddin” Dixon, 62 Marion Shumate Edwards, 94 Eden Larry Wayne East, 64 Bessie Turner Epperly, 85 Joshua Wayne Easter, 42 Victor Bernhardt Evans, 73 Ralph Carter Fulcher, 80 - Eden Robert John Friedrich Judy Hensley Fulp, 73 - Stoneville Marion Wingfield French Reidsville Steven “Todd” Griffin, 55 Irene Hyatt Gordon, 89 Coy Dennis "C.D." Grant, 68 - Eden Walter Frank Griffith, 97 - RC Marie J. (Billie) Hartigan Loucellier “Lu” Dossett Smith Hepler, 72 Charles “Chub” Edgar Honaker, 59 Evelyn May Beauregard Harvey, 88 J. Paul Haynes Sr., 86 Shirley Moody Hathcock, 81 Theresa “Sissy” Jean Hyler, 56 Eden Mattie Leona Neal Harrison Edith Hazel Mary Inez Gauldin Hodges, 81 - RC Elton Jefferson Hopkins Sr., 70 Madison Barbara Anna Barton Heath, 63 Jerry Max Isley, 71 Darrell Johnson, 88 Reverend Roland M. Jones, 84 Il Su Kim Rosie Bell Enoch Kennedy Gary Allen Knorn, 60 Edna Cobb Kivett, 85 Floyd Akers Lawless, 84 Harry James Leahy, 94 Benjamin Michael Lowdermilk, 34 Edna Lee Hackett Lowe, 94 Chrystal Gaydon Lambly, 42 Reidsville William “Bill” John Lefew, 96 Eden John David Lester, 42 - Eden Gladys Odeane “Dean” Turner Ledwell, 83 - Eden Azile Pender Lemons, 84 - Eden Clarence Beverly “C.B.” Lawrence, Jr., 54 Mary Lou Lewellyn, 86 Cleo Frances Gauldin Minter, 88 RC

Fleta May Hunter Martin, 92 - RC Miles J. McCormick, Jr., 69 Patricia F. Mackall, 77 Benedict James Martorano, 72 Margaret Little Moore, 84 Janet Schilling McElhinny Rob Martinelli Bobbie McCaskill, 78 Charles Moyer Mendenhall Jr. James Devitt Montgomery, Sr., 68 Charles Fulton Martin William “Eddie” McCollum, 77 Madison Houston M. "Mac" McFarling, 85 James Bernard Motley - Reidsville Dennis Mebane - Reidsville Brenda Kay Mabe Mounce, 57 Kevin James Nelson, 43 Leslie “Randy” Randall Neese, 48 Bruce Mitchell Pratt, 73 Eugene Wesley Perry - Eden Howard Lynn Pendleton, 56 Stoneville Roy Carlton Powell, 83 - Eden Ronald William Pugh, 57 - Eden Wayne M. Parrish, 75 Evelyn Boreman Parks, 90 Melissa Ann Boles Rhodes, 64 Timothy Samuel Robertson, 56 Marilyn V. Reynolds, 85 Susie Tysor Rakestraw, 92 Madison Debra Carter Rice, 61 - Reidsville Rosa Lee Reynolds, 98 John Walter Self, 95 - Eden Ida Mae Lawson Stowe, 90 - Eden Sarah Jane Southard, 50 Lynn Loggins Summers, 54 John David Schmidt Maude Inez Simmons,95 Carlton Sharpe, 84 - Madison Betty Alley Soyars, 79 Deyvonna ‘Shaye” Searcy, 44 Marc Godwin Saunders Virginia Ann Scales Reidsville John Walter Self, 95 - Madison Catherine Eaves Summers Reidsville Justin “Caleb” Shelton, 27 Mitchell Swaim, 85 Betsy G. Smith, 78 Charles Evan Schoolfield, 81 Robert Jerald “Jerry” Tate Sophia Skyy DuAnn Turner - Infant Allen Gunn Travis, Jr., 79 William "Bill/Billy" Treadway, Jr., 72 Ronald Eugene Templeton, 63 Herbert Franklin Trainham, Jr., 70 Reidsville Charles Adarian Thaxton Reidsville Carlotta Mae South Tart, 66 - RC Richard S. Thompson, “Dick”, 77 Audrey Sue Puckett Vernon, 63 Madison Rhonda Reid Wood, 52 - RC Ruby Hilton Webb, 93 - Madison Christine R. Wyrick, 83 Bessie George Welch, 96 - Mayodan Ruth Earle Walker Patricia M. Windsor, 73 Ronald Wayne Ware, 58 - RC Donald L. Williams, 71 Reidsville Daryll Keith Washburn, 50 - RC Doris Elizabeth Newton Watlington, 95 - Reidsville Morris Junior Wilson, 78 Christine Bowers Wall, 72 - Eden Rosanna “Ann” Joyce Woods Betty Francis Riddle Worsham, 76 Eden Grace Norris Wagner, 74 Eilene Ethel Zanutig, 65

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Veteran’s Corner

Letter to the Editor

By Jim Brown

To the Editor:

Brown In our nations modern history there have been 7 major American wars: World War I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, The Persian Gulf War, Afghanistan, and Iraq. I am confident that we know of the sacrifices that those men and women endured. But, the ultimate sacrifice should put everything in perspective: There have been approximately 625,000 deaths combined in these major wars.

Most of us, me included, could not even imagine what it would be like to be one of 160,000 allied forces that stormed the beach of Normandy on June 6th, 1944. These men went running toward the beach carrying nothing but an M1 Carbine Rifle and a steel pot helmet. They experienced the sight, smells, and sounds of German bullets flying over their heads, and the grenades and mortars exploding on the beach and in the water.

On that single day, it was estimated that there were approximately 10,000 allied troops killed fighting for freedom, and this was the ultimate sacrifice.

To put that number in perspective, imagine 2/3 of the population of Eden North Carolina gone.

Let us fast forward the timeline. Between 2001 and 2012 in Afghanistan and Iraq combined we lost 6,845 men and women. In comparison, that is approximately the population of Mayodan, Madison, and

Stoneville North Carolina combined. Although the fighting was different it still had its hardships.

Post Iraq/Afghanistan medical issues include: Musculoskeletal injuries and pain, Chemical exposure, Infectious diseases, mental problems, Traumatic Brain Injury (TMI), and Noise and vibration exposure. These are critical medical issues that veterans need and deserve assistance with.

As of 2014, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are 21.8 million living veterans of the U.S. armed forces and about 700,000 of those live in North Carolina, which is about 10% of the state population. It is our responsibility to provide proper living conditions for these citizens that have sacrificed their lives for the freedoms that this country enjoys. These veterans are the fathers, mothers, sons and daughters of all of us.

Last but not least, I want to recognize one who has served his country and is a champion for the veterans that need that assistance that they deserve. His name is CD Grant, who lived in Eden North Carolina, long time Commander of the American Legion Post 534, retired U.S. Army veteran and spent two tours in Vietnam. C.D. Grant recently passed away from Cancer. I salute CD, and all others that go unnoticed and those of us that have given so much of themselves for this great country of ours.

So when you see a United States veteran wearing his hat that says WWII, Korea, or Vietnam Veteran, shake his hand and tell them thanks for his service, you probably wouldn’t know the sacrifices he has made for you!

Any comments or questions please email me at: The12thmansg@gmail.com

Investing in the future The City of Eden and the owners of the former Tuck’s Shoe Clinic on Washington Street have come to an agreement.

After months of deliberations of city council and owners Lucia and Enrique Azpeitia concerning the buildings unsafe condition, the city will purchase the building, which is in very poor shape.

The builidng was in danger of collapsing completely, and would have been a danger to connecting buidlings in that case.

Mike Dougherty, Eden’s Economic Development Director, met with the couple about the city purchasing the property, resulting in an agreement for purchase, $3,600.

According to Eden’s Planning and Inspections department, the city has already paid $4,000 for a structural engineer to look at the building.

Estimated demolition and stabilizing the remaining walls would cost upwards of $80,000.

Plans for the property postdemolition? Create a linear park, aproximately 25 feet wide x 91 feet deep which would be a passageway to the municipal parking lot that backs up to the property from Kings Highway. There are also plans to slightly expand the muicipal parking lot.

After researching similar linear parks in the state including Kelly’s Way on Scales Street in Reidsville, Dougherty feels this is the best use of the land for the city’s future.

ADVERTISEMENT Call Lisa Griffith at 336-627-9234 or Elizabeth Doss 336-613-3025

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I would like to take this opportunity to strongly recommend Reece Pyrtle as a candidate for Rockingham County Commissioner. I have known Reece for about 20 years. We have worked together and for more than 16 years, he taught classes in the Rockingham Community College Basic Law Enforcement Program. I was privileged to get to know Reece well. He is a man of integrity and honesty, and he is the kind of commissioner we need, especially after the recent embarrassment to our county.

Reece has always worked well with others and is willing to listen to anyone even if he does not agree with their viewpoint. I believe he will be an asset to the children of our county as he has a strong desire to help students learn and his wife is a professional educator. He has long been involved with the social fabric of our county by working with the Eden Boys and Girls Club, the Salvation Army and others. In short, Reece is the kind of person we need as a Rockingham County Commissioner as he will do the right thing for the right reason.

Sincerely, George Ferguson LTC, US Army Retired BLET School Director, Retired

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

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

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

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

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VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden Solid Waste Division will be closed Friday, November 11, 2016 in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday!

Recycling SOLID WASTE & REFUSE Recycling/Collection Date Center Monday 11-7-16 Normal Schedule Closed Tuesday 11-8-16 Normal Schedule Open Wednesday 11-9-16 Friday’s Collection Open Thursday 11-10-16 Normal Schedule Open Friday 11-11-16 Holiday Closed If your collection day falls on an observed holiday, your collection will be Wednesday of that week.

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

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O n g o i n g E v e n t s o f I n t e re s t For Your Own Good...

DIABETIC EDUCATION Workshop for everyday living. Eden Drug Ed. Center, 216 Stadium Dr., ( corner of Stadium Dr. and Kennedy St., Eden.) 3rd Thurs. of every month, 3 pm. No res. necessary, FREE! Pete Crouch, Eden Drug

TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) nonprofit weight-loss organization.

Meets every Mon. at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Church, 233 Stadium Dr. Eden. Annual cost $32. 1/2 price for ages 6-18 and spouses joining together. www. tops.org or call 1-800-YEA-TOPS. or 919-621-3613. Laurasgw@gmail.com Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057.

MOREHEAD HOSPITAL Pre-registration is required for ALL classes UNLESS instructed otherwise.

Many are FREE of Charge. Call 336-6239711 ext, 2412 to register.

CHRONIC DISEASE CARE Call for dates and times...

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

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

• Parkinson's Support Group Morehead Hospital Dining Room Questions: call 336-627-8510

HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 AM • WMYN AM 11am & 7pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday

ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL Preregistration is required for ALL classes UNLESS instructed otherwise. Many are FREE of Charge. Call numbers listed.

WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wed. at 7pm. FREE to Public!

Door Prizes! Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden 6274325 - 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. For info call 336-832-0628.

Support Groups - ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Mondays • Evening Words of Wisdom – 6:00pm.

AA Approved Literature Study.

Life Changes Bldg, 7586 NC HWY 770 - Eden • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm Open Speaker, First Presbyterian Church 318 S. Main St. – Reidsville Tuesdays • “A Vision for You” Group – 6:00pm Open Disc. - St. Thomas Episc. Church 315 Lindsey St. – Reidsville

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

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

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

• SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 The Boulevard, Eden Thursday Service 6:30pm - Biblical Learning / Bible Study Saturday 6:30pm - Worship Service Now accepting volunteers for our Children’s Ministry for Thursday and Saturdays • EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Eden Baptist Church The Church With A Y For You! 320 The Boulevard ~ Eden, NC Specialized Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m.

Children & Youth Programs 7 p.m.

336-623-3515; www.EdenBaptistChurch.org 30th Anniversary Celebration, Sunday, Dec. 4th @ 10:30am

• U.M.W. FALL BAZAAR 1st U.M.C. Main St., (Draper Area) November 5, 2016 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Bake Sale; Hot Dogs all trimmings 11 a.m.

Wreaths, Christmas items, Jewelry Antiques &more. Come join the fun & fellowship !

Yard Sale & Vendors. Rent A Table $25.00 To reserve a table call 336-635-2297 Come, invite friends & have a day of fun Come Christmas Shop with us •

LUMC Women Holiday Bake Sale Nov. 19 from 9AM-1PM 414 Church St., Eden Parking in Morehead Park or "Price Tire" parking lot.

Purchase your baked goods for Thanksgiving: pies, cakes, cookies, breads, pickles, preserves.

Proceeds go towards Christmas missions.

• Draper Penticostal Holiness Church Fall Market November 12th 8am - 3pm 1600 Delaware Avenue, Eden Breakfast from 8am - 10:30am & Lunch 11am - 2pm Homemade Baked Goods • Candies • Crafts and more.

• CHRISTMAS BAZAAR – Dec. 3 – 10 am to 2 pm – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1308 Coach Road, Reidsville.

Bake sale, lunch and unique gift ideas from many vendors including: Tupperware, Mary Kay, Intarsia Wood crafts, handcrafted jewelry, wreaths, crocheted items, quilted items and other crafts by local artisans.

Wednesday • Sparrow Group - 8:00pm Open Big Book Study William’s Annex 108 N. Main St. – Reidsville • “Circle of Love” Group - 8:00pm Open Discussion Morehead Hospital 117 E. Kings Hwy – Eden Thursday • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm Open As Bill Sees It First Presbyterian Church 318 S. Main St. – Reidsville Friday • “A Vision for You” Group – 8:00pm Open Discussion St. Thomas Episcopal Church 315 Lindsey St. – Reidsville Saturday • 12 Changes Group – 9:00am Open Discussion, Life Changes Bldg 7586 NC HWY 770 - Eden • Serenity Group – 11:00am Open Discussion. William’s Annex 108 N. Main St. – Reidsville • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm Big Book Study First Presb. Church 318 S. Main St. - Reidsville Sunday Fellowship Group – 8:00pm Open Discussion. First Presb. Church 318 S. Main St. - Reidsville ALANON Thursday • Draper Al-Anon Group - 7:00pm First United Methodist Church 130 Main Street - Draper • Madison-Mayodan Group – 8:00pm Episcopal Church of the Messiah 114 S. 2nd Ave. – Mayodan Sunday Paths to Recovery – 7:00pm Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr. - Reidsville ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. MONTHLY DANCE 2nd Thursday of every month. Oct. 13th Rockingham Wellness Center, 570 S. Van Buren, Laynes Buildling 6:30 - 8:00.

For info call 336-552-8576 ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn A support group for family members and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call for date & times.

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

Youth Concerns

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

SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), crafts, snacks and social activities. Brenda Moore at 336623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m.

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

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

2nd & 4th Sunday of month - 6-7:30pm.

Reg. Req. - Kevin Bedard. 336-6236064 or: kbedard@osbornebaptist.com FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Osborne Bapt. Church Cafe/Kids Clubhouse. 1st Friday of every month: 6:30 pm. Stephanie (336) 655-1354 MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info

CLUBS WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Meets 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346

STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB Meets at the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday or the month - 7pm Call Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB In Bethany area, Chartered for 45 years, meets on the first Tuesday at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall of the Comers Chapel Baptist Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Contact: Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA Meets the third Tuesday of every month at Fursty's Restaurant on Freeway Drive in Reidsville at 6:30 pm.

RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB Meets 3rd Sat. of every month at 10 for snacks. Meeting begins at 10:30 am. Meeting at the Rock. Co. Republican Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville.

RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meetings held 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. Red Cross Bldg - 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville. 434-203-3050 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Invites you to visit and join! Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am.

NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – Rockingham County Chapter 1161 – meets the 3rd Wed. each month at the Mayflower Seafood Rest., 1641 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, 11:30 a.m. All federal active, retired empl. & spouses (incl. postal & military) Tom Lovell – 336-6231081.

THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S’ CONNECTION OF EDEN Contacts : Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807

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

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

• AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Meets on the 2nd Sat. of each month at 9:30 AM at Post Building located at 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan. 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 ROCK. CO.meet every 2nd Monday. Chapter 63 -Ag. Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School.

Room 180) Social from 6 pm til 7 pm, meeting at 7 pm. We provide transportation for veterans to their VA appts if needed call (336) 349-6040. Volunteers Needed.Call (336) 394-0080. Need volunteer drivers to take veterans to their VA appointments.

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Saturday Of The Month at 10 a.m. at the legion. For inform., call Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481 leave message.

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

336-932-9082, leave message.

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

Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY New location & time 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral in Reidsville Contact Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • 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.

• A PLACE TO SHARE EXPERIENCES... Meet the 3rd Saturday of each month from 8am - until.

Freeman Wood Crafters 413 Church St (Near traffic circle). Eden. Park in the main parking lot (at the Three Rivers Outfitter) and follow the signage. Coffee, doughnuts and relaxing atmosphere.

Even a little woodworking lesson if wanted. Please call ahead to let us know you are coming - 336-573-9900.

Handicapped access is available, so please let us know your need when you call. There are no plumbing facilities at this meeting and no temperature control.

Dress accordingly.

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

• Eden - Call 336 623-3007 to reg.

• Reidsville - Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes • Mayodan - Call 336-949-4849 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes ROCKINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE 926 Washington Street, Eden Every Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thurs - Friday 10-4. Tax deductible.

Free large load pickup. 627-0160.

FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for international exchange students for the 2014-2015 school year. Call 910-3089458.

Meals Provided

• SALVATION ARMY Hungry?

Come by and have a meal on us!

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

MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

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

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

Ongoing Events DANCE - LARRY J’S 1201 Old Leaksville Rd., Ridgeway, Va. Live Music Monday, Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 6pm.

Dance 7pm - 9:45pm. No Alocohol, Smoke Free. Concessions Available • Adults $5 Donation. 12 & Under FREE! For info contact Wayne 276-340-6212 "ART IN THE GARDEN" A conversation on how our community can develop an art center in Eden. We have a Public Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/10333114066 90931/) with an ongoing discussion.

Questions should be directed to the Facebook page.

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.

THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam starts at 6:15PM, Doors Open At 7 p.m.

For info call Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AT JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville, NC 27320. Saturday Nights. doors open at 6pm, Dance at 7pm. No Alcohol, smoke free.

Adults $5 donation, 11 & under free.

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Events of Interest 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.

ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Building, RCC Campus

GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH: The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14 just south of Eden, is open 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Professional consultants are on hand to help people trace their roots for free through a number of genealogical sites. Information: 336-623-7154 or 336-623-1797.

SECOND SATURDAY ARTS MARKET: Hosted by Midtown Furniture Superstore, Madison Local artists display, demonstrate and

Call me today for all your Personal or Business needs:

sell their work on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

For more information, call 336-613-3905

• Life & Health • Homeowners • Rental Property • Auto • Motorcycles • Mobile Homes • Commercial Property & Liability

Upcoming Events HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSEHISTORIC DOWNTOWN LEAKVILLE Sunday Dec. 4 , 1pm - 5pm. Enjoy a stroll through the shops for your Christmas shopping!

THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

Robin Dean Personal Lines Manager

Now representing Travelers and Safeco Insurance Companies

Rockingham Insurance Agency 202 N. Van Buren Suite D • Eden, NC 336-627-7037 or 336-635-5261

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH • DAN RIVER BASIN ASSOCIATION'S FIRST SATURDAY OUTING 10:00 a.m., 6.2-mile float on Banister River from King's Bridge to Terry's Bridge. Meet at King's Bridge Access, 1041 Bethel Road, Halifax, VA, GPS (36.776946, -78.916697) Dress in synthetic fabric, be prepared to get wet, and bring boat, paddles, life jacket for each boater, lunch, and water.

Free and open to the public. Contact: Carl Espy, 434-470-1424, espy4@mindspring.com • DOWNTOWN EDEN ARTCRAWL - 2:00-5:00 pm the Washington Street area of Downtown Eden will be crawling with artisans! Mark your calendars and head downtown to stroll the streets and see the work of local artists and craftsmen.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH • ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 6:30pm . Governmental Center, Commissioner’s Chambers, Second Floor of 371 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth, NC.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH • ELECTION DAY! • EDEN CHAMBER COFFEE 8am at Chamber - Sponsors: Partnership for Children and the Educ.

Foundation.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH • CARS & COFFEE - 8am - 10am Chamber event Open to the Pblic. Held in the Municipal Parking Lot across from Karastan mills.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST • ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 6:30pm . Governmental Center, Commissioner’s Chambers, Second Floor of 371 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth, NC.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH • OLDE LEAKSVILLE SHOPPING DISTRICT NIGHTTIME PARADE - Historic Downtown Leaksville area of Eden. 6:30pm sharp. Parade route will be through downtown area of Washington Street, right onto Kings Hwy., and end in the parking lot of Kingsway Plaza.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH • 2016 REIDSVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE begins at 4:00 pm at the intersection of Richardson Drive and South Scales Street to beautiful Downtown Reidsville. Floats, bands, dance groups - and Santa Claus! Call Matt Smith at 336-344-6288 or Debbie Moore at 336-344-5539.

Hospice of Rockingham County to Hold 5th Annual Comedy Dinner Hospice of Rockingham County, Inc. will hold their 5th annual Comedy Dinner on Saturday, November 12th at First Presbyterian Church in Eden, N.C. The dinner will feature a return visit from Glenn Strange, comedian and magician. He was hugely popular last year and is returning this year with new humor and new illusions.

Tickets are $50 each and include dinner and entertainment. They may be purchased at the Hospice offices at 2150 NC Hwy 65, Reidsville or purchased online at www.hospiceofrockinghamcounty.com. The proceeds from the benefit will help offset the cost of providing endof-life care to uninsured and underinsured hospice patients in the area.

For more information, please call the Hospice office at 336-427-9022. Seating is limited so the public is encouraged to purchase tickets as soon as possible.

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Thank you for your support and votes Paid for by the Committee to Elect Nell Rose

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KENNEDY DISABILITY SERVICES Rosemary A. Kennedy, ACP, NCCP

Advanced Certified Paralegal in Social Security Disability Serving Social Security Claimants since 1993

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LLOYD’S Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. 24 Hour Emergency Service Sales • Service • Installation Residential / Light Commercial

The Rockin' Caroliners once again took the Gold in the SilverArts Performing arts catagory line dancing competition.

County Scores big in the State 2017 Senior Games and Silver Arts competition This years winning team included Rhena Wood, Patty Ethridge, Rhonda Laster, Nancy Strong, Debbie Smart and Velma Burcham. The group performed their Shag linedance routine to Southern Belles by the Band Of Oz. Debbie Smart, the team leader and chirographer, said, “This was our 2nd year in a row to win gold medals in the Large group linedance category at State Games. Previous to 2015, the group "Rockin' Caroliners, (Also known previously as "Mamas and Papas", or "Mamas and Papa") had won the following: 2013 - silver, 2010 - gold, 2009 - gold, 2007 - gold, 2005 gold, 2004 (first year) - bronze.”

In other years, the team did not make it to the state finals to compete. They are the only performing group from Rockingham County that has

ever won gold in the State Follies.

There were many other State-Level winners in Rockingham County thougout the sports events which included: • Alice Anderson Gold Suffleboard • Marty Ballew Bronze Singles Bowling • Istvan Bogar Bronze 10k Run • James Harrington Gold Racquetball • David Keeney Bronze Archery • Carol Potkay Bronze Shuffleboard • Ramona Price Bronze Needlework • Shirley Rickman Gold Basketball Shooting, Silver • Football Throw, Gold Horseshoes • Thad Shermer Gold Billards • Pinkney Southard Bronze Horseshoes

• Angela Staab Bronze 1500 meter run, Silver 200 meter dash,Silver 400 meter dash, Silver 800 meter dash, Gold Weaving • Deborah Stuart Silver 5k run • Ken White Silver 100 yd Breaststroke, Bronze 100 yd freestyle, Gold 200 yd Breaststroke, • Gold 50 yd Breaststroke, Gold 50 yd Freestyle, • Larry Wood Bronze Bowling Singles.

Rhena Wood, Senior Center Assistant said, “We had a very good showing at the state games this year!”

To see more of the winners go to Rockingham County Senior Games on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/Rockingh am-County-Senior-Games219841181554460/

336-939-9839 Bruce Lloyd, Owner Licensed Contractor

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The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 538 Henry Street, Eden

Harvest Sale Saturday, Nov. 12th 8am - 11am Licensed in NC, SC & Virginia

Featuring: The Traditional Handmade Eiphany Advent Calendar

Independent Agent

As an Independent Agent and CSA, and by representing multiple companies, I can explain all your options to help you decide which Plan is best for your specific needs!

Limited Quantities

Baked Goods • Thanksgiving Side • Silent Auction • Coffee/Biscuits for Sale Credit Cards Accepted

New local artists designed holiday greeting cards available at Eden Library The Friends of the Eden Library is continuing to offer holiday cards with original artwork by a Rockingham County artist. This year’s card is by local artist and Studio Group member, Marilyn Pergerson. The colorful card depicts a father reading to his children in a holiday setting. As always, the purchase of each pack of cards or honorarium donation enters your name in a drawing for the actual painting. The purchase choices are as follows: 4 cards in a pack for $5. for cards saying – ‘Merry Christmas’, or

‘Happy Holidays”, or blank notecards. Individual cards may be purchased ‘in honor of’ someone or ‘in memory of’ someone for a minimum donation of $10. per card. These single cards can be addressed in calligraphy, stamped and mailed to the recipient as a courtesy.

The purchase of these cards benefits the Eden Library’s ongoing programs. *Cards from previous years – “Girl Returning Books Through the Snow” 2015 and “Melting Snowman Reading Overdue Book” 2014– are also available in limited supply.

• Life Insurance & Final Expense • Health, Dental & Cancer Plans • Long-Term Care Insurance

• Medicare Advantage & Rx Plans • Medicare Supplements • Fixed Annuities

Turning 65? Losing employer coverage?

Disability - Medicare - Medicaid - Confused?

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October 15th - December 7th I can explain all your options!

• Aetna/Coventry • AARP / United Healthcare • BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina • Health Team Advantage • Humana • Mutual of Omaha D. Roger Ward, CSA Independent Agent

Call to schedule a personal appointment at my new Eden Office located at 307 W. Meadow Rd., Suite A, Eden

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ELECT

Lifelong resident of Rockingham County Married to: Lisa Adams Duncan Children: Lauren Lemons (Jordan) and Rebekah Duncan Grandchildren: Lucas and Sawyer Lemons

H. Keith Duncan

Occupation: Owner - Shiloh Utilities, Inc. Licensed General Contractor in Public Utilities Civic Activities: First Citizens Bank Board of Directors Dan River Masonic Lodge #129 Scottish Rite & Shriner CenterPoint board of Directors (Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Disabilities, & Suicide Prevention)

NC House District 65 Caswell & Rockingham Counties

Member of First Presbyterian Church, Former Elder Political Experience: Rockingham County Commissioner 1995-2006, 2012-2016.

Former Commissioner Chairman and Vice-chairman Former Board of Directors – NC Association of County Commissioners

On November 8th, you will go to the polls to make important decisions regarding Caswell and Rockingham Counties. As a business owner with 35 years experience, a Rockingham County Commissioner for 16 years, I feel that I have the qualifications it takes to represent our concerns in Raleigh.

My goal will be protecting the citizens at the local level and fighting for the right outcome that will make us stronger. I have always tried to provide positive responsible leadership. If elected, I will continue to listen to all concerns that affect the citizens in our district.

I ask for your vote on November 8th for NC House District 65.

Thank you for your support. H. Keith Duncan Paid for by the Committee to Elect H. Keith Duncan

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Penda’s Treasure Box 127 N. Fieldcrest Rd., Eden Open Wed - Sat. 10am - 4pm

New & Used Items Constant inventory changes 336-303-2917 Request forms available for specific finds!

Floral design sessions by Carolyn Jones available.

RICKY’S HANDYMAN SERVICES

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Curry’s Asphalt Maintenance Licensed & Insured Family Owned & Operated Since 1990 • Driveways • Parking Lots • Asphalt Repairs • Sealcoating • Hot Crack Filling & Repairs

• Utility Cuts • Handicap Ramps & Speed Bumps Installed • Concrete Work • Bobcat & Tractor Work

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The Rockingham County Humane Society 205 Boone Road, Eden 336-623-4428

Making Christmas Special Did you know that there are people who live in Rockingham County who have no family and limited resources. Most are elderly and suffer from various physical disabilities. They are wards of the State. Social Services insures that they have a place to live and that their basic needs are taken care of but there isn’t much money when it comes to providing extras at Christmas . In spite of the fact that Social Services and other staff adopt some of these people for Christmas only about a tenth have their Christmas needs met. A few years ago, the staff of ReDirections of Rockingham County learned about these people and each Christmas since Social Services has picked out two people for us to make their Christmas special.

Because of privacy concerns, we are not given their names and we cannot meet them but we are given a description of each person, their sizes and the things they like. We each put money in the pot. The agency matches our donation and we head out to buy their presents. We have bought shirts, ties, pajamas, toiletries, slippers, etc. One year we had a gentleman who liked to listen to country music so we were able to buy him a CD player and CDs. Another year we were able to find a doll whose hair could be styled for one of the women. Once the shopping is done we wrap everything and call Melissa Price at Social Services. She comes out and picks up the gifts and takes them to our Christmas people.

Although we never get to see them open their presents, we like to imagine their faces when they see all the gifts.

This is one of our favorite parts of the holidays and if it sounds like something you and others might like to do, contact Melissa Price at 336.342.1394 ext. 7111 or email her at mgprice@co.rockingham.nc.us.

UM Women’s Bake Sale returns The always highly anticipated Leaksville United Methodist Women's Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, November 19th just in time for all of your holiday baking needs. The event will be held at 412 Church Street - just above the Spray Traffic Circle from 9 am until 1 pm - or until all of the goodies are gone! Parking is available at Morehead Park or in the "Price Tire" parking lot.

Come stock up on luscious cakes, pies, cookies, and all good things.

Proceeds benefit Christmas missions. For more information, please contact 336-623-3418 or 336-623-1043.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life

Prepare for the Flu Season Rockingham County Division of Public Health

Seasonal flu occurs every year and is highly contagious.

The flu is caused by a virus that cannot be treated by antibiotics.

The flu is much more than just a simple cold and will occur more suddenly and severely. Symptoms include fever, chills, headaches, aching muscles, cough, and sore throat. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms it is best to stay home on bed rest for a few days to avoid coming into contact with other people. Some people are at a greater risk for developing flu-related complications, they include: children younger than five, adults 65 years of age and older, pregnant women, and others with certain illnesses or diseases (consult your regular doctor if you are unsure if you are at a greater risk).

In order to avoid catching the flu, your best defense is to get the flu vaccine which can protect you for up to one year. It is also best to practice preventive actions everyday such as: covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, washing your hands with soap and water, and avoiding contact with sick people. Most healthy people with the flu do not need to be treated with antiviral drugs. However, it’s very important that antiviral drugs be used early to treat flu in people who are very sick with the flu and have a greater chance of getting serious flu complications.

When planning for your flu vaccination, please be sure to bring your Medicare/HMO and/or your Medicaid card to the health department or the community site. If you are not covered by Medicare or Medicaid, there is a fee of $29.75 for the flu vaccine and $68.00 for the pneumonia vaccine (which includes a $20.00 administrative fee).

Rockingham County Division of Public Health also accepts United Health Care, Blue Cross-Blue Shield of North Carolina, North Carolina Health Choice, MedCost, and Cigna.

For more information about the flu vaccine, eligibility or to make an appointment, please call the Rockingham County Division of Public Health at 336-342-8140.

American Pickers To Film In North Carolina Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to North Carolina! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the region this fall.

AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique 'picking' on History.

The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America's most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them.

As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics.

Along the way, the Pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America's past along the way.

Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they've never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. AMERICAN PICKERS is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through in Reidsville/Rockingham County, please send in your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 855-OLD-RUST (1-855653-7878) AMERICAN PICKERS is produced by Cineflix Productions for History. New episodes air Wednesdays at 9pm EST on History.

For more information or any questions you may have contact the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce please give us a call at 336-349-8481.

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Rockingham County Fire Marshal/Emergency Management Coordinator, Robert D. Cardwell, said: "A request was made by the Office of State Fire Marshal for 20 fire engines and 20 tankers to respond to Columbus County, N.C. The fire apparatus would be stationed in Columbus County's 10 fire departments in order to relieve their personnel. Fire Fighters from the Wentworth, Shiloh, and Yanceyville Road Fire Departments, along with Wentworth Fire Chief Lee Bedell, deployed to the Hurricane Matthew affected area.” The crews were deployed along with various rescue vehicles for rescue and recovery operations..

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It s a Southern Thang...

by Dawn Harris

Thangs not to say at Thanksgiving: • • • • • • • • • • •

You'll have to sit at the kid table.

Are you sure you need another piece of pie?

Well...I hate to eat and run y'all.

Can I have some ketchup?

Please pass the green beans and I'm dropping out of school.

Are you sure you need another glass of wine?

You do a little better with that pumpkin pie recipe every year.

The turkey is ok, but I would have done it a different way.

Bless your heart, you tried to make Nanny Pearl's dressin'.

I wish I could cook with all that butter and Crisco like you, Sis. Who’ld y'all vote for? Donald or Hillary. . .

Happy Thanksgivin' Y'all

On Thanksgiving Day, families across the country will come together around dining room tables. Many will share a bountiful feast and give thanks for many blessings.

What better time than the month of November for Eden Drug to also give thanks for our customers? We are particularly grateful this year: In the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Pharmacy Study, Health Mart was ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Pharmacies.” We outpaced “brick-and-mortar” chain drug stores in four of five categories: Our stores Our cost competitiveness Our pharmacists Our non-pharmacy staff The pharmacy study is now in its eighth year. This year, it was based on responses from 14,789 pharmacy customers who filled or refilled a prescription during the three months prior to the survey period of June 2016.

Personalized service. The survey also found that health and wellness services enhance customer satisfaction. We’re pleased by this finding. It validates the approach we use.

This includes highly valued services such as: our monthly “Ready Meds” program, helping patients understand their medications, and disease coaching.

This kind of personalized service is a contrast to the approach offered by many large chain drug stores. By contrast, we take the time to care for you and your family right in your community and find ways to save you money. We take the time to hear our patients and provide trusted advice to ensure healthy results.

Trusted advice. Patients can trust the advice offered at their local Health Mart pharmacy.

Our pharmacists’ extensive training and expertise can help set your mind at ease. That’s because you know you can rely on their considerable knowledge to provide informed care and help you achieve optimal results from your medications.

How do we do this? For one, we simplify the language of prescription coverage— making it easier to understand without compromising accuracy. We also provide clinical services that can help you stay well. And we partner, as needed, with health care providers to enhance the quality of your healthcare.

Customer loyalty. Personalized service plus trusted advice is clearly a winning combination.

And, as seen in the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Pharmacy Study, Health Mart is surpassing the industry average in customer loyalty.

We accomplish this in many ways. For example, we don’t treat you as a number.

We know that you’re a unique person with unique needs, which we strive to address.

We accept most insurance plans and make it easy to transfer prescriptions.

It also helps that our locally owned pharmacies are a part of the community— close to where our patients work, shop, and live.

Again, thank you for helping us achieve this award. It means a great deal to us.

Even without national recognition, we’ll keeping doing what we enjoy doing: delivering the very best care possible for our patients.

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Tri-City High School Class of 1956, 60th Class Reunion, was held at Santana’s on October 8, 2016. With fellow classmates from classes surrounding their grade, the alumni joined to talk over old times, see long lost friends, and meet new ones.

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There is no better way to celebrate America than with beautiful, patriotic music - from America's favorite anthems to poignant and uplifting original compositions.

We the People, the Musical asks the question, "What does America mean to you?" Through a series of sketches and songs, this show shows not only how the Constitution applies to our past, but also to our present and future.

Everyday life is showcased in both funny and touching

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vignettes, offering a variety of moods as it explores the deeper meanings of the language of the Constitution.

This Norman Rockwellesque review offers slices of life in America.

Picnics... tributes to the military... letters home from war...

all become part of this patchwork quilt of American life.

Performance Dates Fri., Nov. 4 & 11 @ 7:30 PM Sat., Nov. 5 & 12 @ 7:30 PM Sun., Nov. 6 & 13 @ 2:30 PM Rockingham Community College Auditorium

Barbour Studio and Gallery celebrates 30 years in Eden Tom and Maryann Barbour, Board of Directors. Tom generowners of Barbour Studio and ously donates his time and talents Gallery, were honored for their to improve the downtown area.

30th anniversary in business in For both of their efforts. Tom and Eden at the October 2016 Eden Maryann earned the Eden Main City Council meeting that took Street Champion Award in 2014. place on Tuesday, October 18, This award is given annually to 2016 at Eden City Hall. Eden the individual or couple who Mayor Wayne Tuggle and most demonstrate the spirit of Director of Economic downtown revitalization within Development Mike Dougherty the community. Eden has been a presented a plaque to the Barbour’s as part of this recognition.

Barbour Studio and Gallery opened as Picture This in the Eden Mall in 1986. Photographer Tom Barbour’s services include portraits, all special occasions, passport photos, photo restoration and custom framing. Maryann has been an integral part of the business since its opening and now operates her handmade jewelry business, Beadful Things in the Historic Downtown Eden building she shares with her husband. The business was moved to 714 Washington Street in 2006 and renamed Barbour Studio and Gallery because the Barbour’s wanted to be part of Eden’s downtown revitalization efforts.

Tom & Maryann Barbour Tom Barbour is known for his volunteer work within the Eden community and the downtown area specifically. He was one of a small NC Main Street community since group of volunteers who lobbied 2003. for the creation of Eden’s popular The Barbour’s have two Freedom Park in the late 1990’s. sons, Logan and Nicholas. Logan For his efforts, he was presented has earned a Doctorate in physiwith Volunteer of the Year and cal therapy and works within the Distinguished Citizen of the Year Cone Health System. Nicholas awards by the Eden Chamber of has an International Business Commerce. Since moving to Degree from UNCG and is Washington Street he has been a employed by Quorvo as an member of the Historic Accounts Processing Specialist.

Leaksville Merchants For more information on Barbour Association, Eden Downtown Studio or Beadful Things, contact Development Inc. and the the store at 336-623-7007.

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Eden Preservation Society holds Christmas Tour This once empty house, so downhearted and sad, Now sparkles with treasures to make your heart glad!

The elves have been busy—each room overflows; Come find something special— everything goes!

The Eden Preservation Society Annual Christmas Tour has an entirely new twist this year. It will start with a Wine & Cheese “First Dibs” Gala Thursday evening, December 1st, (tickets $25) showcasing a beautiful home furnished and decorated to the max. All furnishings and decorations are for sale. The house has been filled

to the brim with antiques, new and refurbished items, and Christmas decorations galore—all for sale, including the house!

Though of course nothing can be removed until the tour is over Sunday evening.

Then on Saturday, December 3rd, the “Sell-abration“ house will be open 10 to 5 (tickets $5) for more folks to enjoy and make selections, and on Sunday, December 4th, from 1 to 5, the full

Ashley’s Antiques 303 W. Meadow Road, Eden GREAT GIFT IDEAS!!!

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Christmas Tour (tickets $10) will include several other homes in the same neighborhood as well.

The beautiful Morehead-Fair House is the location of the always fabulous bake sale on Sunday.

Be sure to mark your calendar!

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Christmas Open House November 12th, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Roundabout the Eden Public Library Katherine Seaver, Branch Manager

Thursday at 10:30 am STEM Building Club every Tuesday at 10:30 am STEAM Building Club every Wednesday at 4 pm Lego Building Club every Friday from 4 pm November 5th Family Movie matinees “The Angry Birds Movie” at 10:30 am and again at 1 pm November 10th Family Movie: “The Angry Birds Movie” at 5:30 pm Teens and Young Adults: Teen Needlecraft and Sewing Social every Monday at 4 pm November 3rd Teen Library Council 4 pm November 3rd Teen Movie “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events.” at 5 pm November 10th Teen Mystery

Now that we have all recovered from our Halloween scares, we’d like to welcome in the month of November. The Eden Public Library is once again bustling with great programs and “new” materials to entice you to come in and “check us out”.

Our 3D printer is the only public access 3D printer in Rockingham County and it is available to you, our patrons.

Print jobs are $1 per hour with a $2 minimum. Come in and find out about this new and exciting technology. Reminder: the Library will be closed on Friday and Saturday, November 11 and 12, 2016 for Veteran’s Day observance and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday November 24, 25, and 26, 2016 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Children and Families: Toddler Storytime every

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Craft at 4 pm November 30th Teen Drama and Puppetry with Ms. Dale at 4 pm Adults: Adult Needlecraft and Sewing Social every Monday at 1 pm Adult Beginning Sewing every Monday from 6 pm. Registration required (sessions limited to 5) Adult Advanced Sewing Project Thursday November 3rd and 10th at 6 pm (call/come in to library for details) Adult Coloring Social every Tuesday at 3 pm November 17th Bingo For Books 6:30 pm November 21st Movie: “Star Trek Beyond” 5:30 pm November 30th Adult Book Discussion 12 pm “People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks There are computer classes on Word and Email basics. Please contact us for dates, times and to register for the classes.

To access eBooks from the library: download the “3M Cloud Library” app onto your device. Enter your country, state, and library “Rockingham”; enter your library card as it appears on the back of your card; and enter the magical world of eBooks. Look at our feature page, browse for an item, or search for a particular title or author. Once the item has been checked out, download it to your device, and begin to read. The system will automatically return the book in 14 days. If, however, you finish reading the book sooner you can immediately return it for others to enjoy. As always, library staff is always available to help with all of your questions or concerns. Come in or call your local branch. The complete library will be available sometime this month; new purchases are available now.

The Friends of the Eden Library are selling canvas book bags for $7.00 each. There is a fall colored afghan being raffled.

Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

The drawing will be held on November 22nd at 5:00 pm.

The holiday cards are now available for purchase. This year’s artist, Marilyn Pergerson, made a lovely oil painting for this year’s holiday cards and raffle.

In addition, the Friends are selling books year round, come in to see what is available. All proceeds raised by the “Friend’s” are used to supplement Eden Public Library services and programs.

Don’t forget, if you have items such as arts and craft materials and/or accessories, books, building materials, electronics, fabrics, magazines, model train sets and/or accessories, puzzles, tools (hand, corded and/or cordless), yarns, or any other material/objects you no longer want/need, please see if your local library could use them. We have many programs where items are upcycled into new and creative things.

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Scotish Dancers seek Members The Greensboro Scottish Country Dance Society has begun its 2016-17 dance year and invites interested people to join its weekly Scottish 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 annual St. Andrews Ball in November (scheduled for Nov. 19 this year) and also performs Scottish dance demonstrations at schools, churches and festivals throughout the region.

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 short 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.Come dance with us!

Nursing Program Receives 100% Pass Rate For the past two years, all Rockingham Community College Associate Degree Nursing graduates received 100% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam.

NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) is a nationwide examination for licensing nurses in the United States since 1994. After students graduate from nursing school, they must pass this examination in order to receive a nursing license.

The license gives the individual permission to practice nursing granted by the state where he or she met the requirements. The examination tests the knowledge, skills and abilities essential for the safe and effective practice of nursing at the entry-level.

The Department of Nursing implemented a Student Achievement for Excellence (SAFE) Center for nursing students during the 2015 academic year. The Center is a faculty driven instructional support center designed to help students who need assistance with understanding nursing concepts. Improving student success on the NCLEX-RN exam is the purpose of the SAFE initiative.

Any nursing student can request assistance through the SAFE Center. If a student is not successful on a particular unit within the exam, a referral is made to the SAFE Center for guided tutoring. During these sessions, faculty do not teach content.

Instead, they help students find and use the appropriate resources to help with the learning process. Students must come prepared with questions for the faculty to address.

“The nursing faculty have participated in numerous professional development opportunities to strengthen their skills to be more effective teachers. They have worked extremely hard to redesign courses that include engaging learning activities and experiences to help students make sense of what they are learning and how it is applied in nursing practice,” explained Dr. Kimberly Clark, RCC Dean of Health and Public Service.

“Our students work hard and our faculty have been committed to supporting them,” said RCC President Dr. Mark Kinlaw.

“RCC is training highly skilled nurses who are ready to meet the demands of a medical career.”

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Reidsville & Wentworth Barham returns to roots in Reidsville for concert Singer-songwriter BJ Barham recently performed a free show at Market Square in Reidsville.

BJ Barham’s debut solo album Rockingham was released on August 19th and has garnered critical acclaim for its lyrics and small-town narratives. Noisey called it "…storytelling at its finest,” TONE Audio praised his work as a “quietly powerful album,” and Elmore defined it as “a series of aural soundscapes as striking as any conceived by those two modern masters [John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen].”

Rockingham was written in a matter of days, while Barham was overseas with American Aquarium, the acclaimed altcountry act he’s fronted for over a decade. The band was less than

two hours away from Paris when economic depression as the comthe terrorist attacks of November panies that supported so many 13th, 2015 occurred, causing a shut down. Songs like flurry of concern from family “American Tobacco Company” and friends at home. Barham explore the struggles of blue-colhad an emotional response that lar labor, as well as a regional prompted him to sense of pride, ponder the people while “O’ Lover” and places who portrays a hardhad impacted his working farmer life in fundamental forced to make desways and the perate decisions to album was born. support the ones he Much of the loves. The tender material on “Madeline” is a letRockingham is ter to a fictional based on Barham’s daughter, which hometown of passes on lessons B.J. Barham Reidsville. A learned through once thriving maturity, and an community supalbum highlight ported by tobacco production “The Unfortunate Kind” is a and textile mills, Reidsville like heartbreaking reflection of life’s many other towns, suffered from beautiful and sad twists and

turns.

Rockingham was recorded at Durham’s Overdub Lane, and features American Aquarium members Ryan Johnson (guitar) and Whit Wright (pedal steel) as well North Carolina based multiinstrumentalist Phil Cook and drummer Kyle Keegan.

Though this is a solo project for Barham, it isn’t at all a departure from American Aquarium who will likely play close to 200 shows in 2016, and has plans to go into the studio

this Fall. Rockingham represents Barham stepping confidently into the thoughts, stories and feelings of his life thus far.

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Bar-B-Q Lunch to Thank Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Rockingham County Law Enforcement and Emergency Services staff were treated to lunch today in appreciation for their service to the community. A bar-b-q thank-you, plus the fixings, were presented under tents during lunchtime.

These efforts are a result of the official resolution passed by the Rockingham County Board of

Commissioners at the Sept. 6th meeting in Wentworth resolving “Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Appreciation Week” as the first week of October in Rockingham County.

The resolutions states: “Law Enforcement and Emergency Services put on their badges and go to work to protect the lives and property of Rockingham

County residents, thereby choosing to expose themselves to known and unknown dangers on a daily basis.”

County Commissioners encouraged “citizens to show their respect and gratitude for those who carry out the critical role of protecting and ensuring public safety for us all.”

We offer MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE Polices through Mutual of Ohama, Blue Cross / Blue Shield, Humana, United Healthcare.

If you would like help making this important decision CALL local agent DAN ZELLER at One Source Staffing Solutions officially opened with a Ribbon Cutting on October 7th, and has hit the ground running since their opening. Chasity Scott, Owner, is happy to be located in Reidsville at at 222B S. Scales Street and hopes to bring employees together with employers in a way to benefit them both. To get more information about their services call Chasity at 336-637-4267. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pm.

Applications are accepted Monday through Friday 10am - 2pm or by appointment. You can also apply online at www.OSSSonline.com

336-342-4438.

Dan Zeller Agency 309 South Main Street Reidsville

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Reidsville & Wentworth Upholstery Fabrics Manufacturer Expands in Reidsville David Rothschild Company, an upholstery and decorative fabrics manufacturer and marketer, plans to expand its Reidsville, NC operation. The company is investing more than $400,000 in a 10,000 square foot warehouse addition, building improvements and remodel of its design center.

The improvements will support future growth and increase efficiency. The company expects the expansion to be complete by the end of the year. David Rothschild Company completed a $500,000 capital program last year by investing in new machinery and equipment.

“American textiles are still

challenging, but we have been able to invest in our continuous search for niche opportunities,” said Walter Rothschild, president of David Rothschild Company.

“This project is another example of a business expansion related to one of our legacy industries, in this case the textile business,” said Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker. “We appreciate the investment David Rothschild Company is making in Reidsville and we hope to continue partnering with them for many years to come.”

“Another investment by David Rothschild Company in just a little over a year is very great news for Rockingham

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Roselawn Memorial Gardens Annual Candlelight Service Saturday December 3rd at 5pm Donations of $10 or more for Luminaries In Honor & Remembrance of your loved ones.

Call 336-342-3441 or stop by ROSELAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS 1821 Ashley Loop, Reidsville 9am - 5pm.

All proceeds go to the Boy Scout Troop 701 sponsored by the MARC and Cub Scout Pack 701, both of Calvary Baptist Church.

County. This expansion is another example of the growth we continue to see in textiles, one of our traditional industry sectors.

We appreciate David Rothschild Company’s continued investment in and commitment to Reidsville and Rockingham County,” said Jan Critz, Director of Economic Development & Tourism for Rockingham County.

David Rothschild Company was founded in 1886 as a wholesale dry goods business in Columbus, GA where it still maintains its corporate headquar-

ters. The fourth-generation, family-owned company opened the Reidsville plant in 1992 where it designs and weaves upholstery fabrics. Products include interior and outdoor fabrics that are sold to indoor and outdoor furniture manufacturers, recreation vehicle manufacturers, contract and office panel manufacturers, manufacturers catering to health care, drapery and bed coverings manufacturers, pillow manufacturers, decorative fabric distributors, fabric stores, and others.

REIDSVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE 2016 The 2016 Reidsville Christmas Parade begins at 4:00 PM at the intersection of Richardson Drive and South Scales Street to beautiful Downtown Reidsville.

Floats, bands, dance groups and Santa Claus! For entry information, call Matt Smith at 336-344-6288 or Debbie Moore at 336-344-5539.

Unifi’s Repreve® Plant setting standard in recycling The new REPREVE Bottle Processing Center in Reidsville includes more than 150,000 square feet of space to be utilized for this new operation, located at Unifi’s facilities. The state-of-the-art recycling center is one of the most advanced in the United States, with the capacity to produce annually 75 million pounds of the highest quality, consistent, clean bottle flake.

The Reidsville Repreve bottle processing facility will help Unifi achieve their goal of providing customers with ecofriendly innovations and competitive solutions for their business.

It also allows expansion of Repreve products into new markets such as thermoformed foodgrade packaging like cups and takeout containers, as well as non-food applications such as strapping and film.

Jay Hertwig, vice president of global brand sales, marketing and product development, Unifi, Inc, said, “You can find Repreve in brands such as Ford, Timberland, Quiksilver, Volcom, Puma and Eco Swim. In addition, more than 400,000 college students recently graduated in gowns made from Repreve, each made with 27 recycled bottles.”

According to Hertwig less than 32% of the plastic bottles used in the U.S. are recycled, which is far below the 83% recycling rate in China and the 48% recycling rate in Western Europe. “As a Company, we will continue to create awareness for the need to increase the recycling rate for plastic bottles here in the U.S.,” Hertwig added.

Unifi will purchase baled PET bottles from materials recovery facilities across the eastern U.S, and bring them to the REPREVE Bottle Processing Center, where undesirable materials will be sorted and filtered using multiple processes to ensure that only the proper, high-quality bottles are kept for use. Unifi will then remove labels, debris and caps from the remaining PET bottles. These bottles will be chopped into flake, washed, dried and bagged for use in the production of REPREVE, or sold to other

companies for a variety of consumer packaging applications.

Tim Cole, vice president of manufacturing, Unifi, Inc. said, “I’m proud to say that we’re not only adding jobs with this new facility, but we also supported North Carolina jobs by working with North Carolinabased companies to build the center, including: Cole added, “This Bottle Processing Center represents one more tangible demonstration of the Company’s commitment to the production of sustainable products. And with nearly 2.5 billion recycled plastic water bottles that will be given a new life here each year, it represents an investment in the type of environment that we’d like to leave to future generations.”

Tom Caudle, president, Unifi, Inc., throughout his 30year tenure with the Company, has helped drive and expand Unifi’s unique capabilities to provide innovative and sustainable textile solutions that meet the highest level of quality and customer satisfaction globally.

The original plant that was built 46 years ago, and Unifi was able to repurpose 80,000 square feet and add another 80,000 square feet to the building and create 87 new jobs to support our bottle processing operations.

The growth and expansion of REPREVE helped transform their business, and the commitment to sustainability across the entire organization is what makes them a trusted resource to many of the world's largest brands and retailers.

Unifi has spent the last several years transforming their business and shifting their sales mix to higher margin, premium value-added, or PVA products – and our REPREVE recycled yarn has been our flagship PVA brand.

Nearly 2.5 billion recycled water bottles per year will go into high-quality flake that will then be turned into our REPREVE recycled yarn. This is the beginning of the journey for millions of recycled plastic bottles – a journey that will eventually end with them being part of a Denali jacket from The North Face, or a car seat in a Ford car or truck, or some other high-quality product that you use or wear every day.

Our vision for the Company is simple – that one day, all polyester made by Unifi will be recycled – and the REPREVE Bottle Processing Center will play an important role in turning this vision into reality.

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Many people do not realize how a bankruptcy case can help them. They believe that bankruptcy ruins their credit forever, that they will lose everything that they have, and that they will never get credit again. That is not true. In fact, bankruptcy can often help you keep property that you are otherwise at risk of losing and can help you get a fresh start and begin the process of improving your credit score.

I offer FREE consultations in a relaxed, friendly, and confidential environment. I sit down with potential clients at these meetings to discuss their financial situation and offer advice as to what options they may have under the US Bankruptcy Code. I also give them the opportunity to ask any questions they have about the bankruptcy process and the impact it will have on their family. If you are curious about how bankruptcy can help you, please call me and schedule a free consultation. If you are curious, but not yet ready to come in for a consultation, call me and I will send you a packet of information to help you decide if bankruptcy is an option you would like to explore further.

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BETA Fueling Systems, Merchant 1 Manufacturing Expand Operations BETA Fueling Systems, a leader in the manufacturing of refueling equipment for the aviation industry, has announced the expansion of their Reidsville plant. The company will lease an approximate 12,000-square-foot building in neighboring Merchant 1 Manufacturing.

The expansion of BETA Systems will include assembling and painting refueling equipment

primarily for the U.S. military.

Merchant 1 Manufacturing will also occupy a portion of the building to expand its spray booth operations.

BETA Fueling Systems expansion will create approximately 8-10 full-time jobs. The company has increased its workforce by 10% in 2016 and has also increased its capacity of temporary workers, bringing the

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total number of employees to approximately 100 workers in Reidsville. Merchant 1 Manufacturing moved its business from Greensboro to Reidsville in May 2016 and has already added 4 new employees to its original 22 workers.

“Reidsville growth in the industrial sector remains strong in our current economy,” said Mayor Jay Donecker. “This announcement is another validation that Reidsville is an excellent location for both new business and the expansion and retention of existing businesses.

These are quality jobs that require skilled workers, and they are the types of jobs that we feel our community needs and can support long-term. We thank BETA Fueling Systems and Merchant 1 Manufacturing for their investment in Reidsville and we look forward to a longterm partnership with these important companies.”

The expansion was made possible, in part, by an economic development agreement by the Reidsville City Council to fund up to $13,000 for a new driveway to connect BETA Fueling Systems current facility to the neighboring facility.

“We appreciate the investment the City of Reidsville has made toward this project,” says BETA Fueling Systems President Jon DeLine. “Not only does this increase our current manufacturing capacity for our growing company, the ability to expand our footprint further solidifies our commitment to our location in Reidsville.

For more information, contact the City of Reidsville’s Economic Development Director Jeff Garstka at 336-347-2307.

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Voting ID rules explained Voters will not be asked to show a Photo ID when they present to vote in the 2016 General Election.

There are 2 situations when a Voter may be asked to show an ID as proof of current name and address.

1. If a Voter did not provide either their Driver’s License Number or the last four digits of their Social Security Number on their Voter Registration Application as required, they will be asked to present a document showing their current name and address.

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If a Voter presents to vote at a One Stop (Early) Voting Site and wishes to Same Day Register and Vote, they will be asked to present a document showing their current name and address.

The Voter can present a current and valid photo ID showing their current name and address but other documents are also acceptable.

-Utility Bill -Bank Statement -Government Check -Paycheck -Other Government Document Documents must not be expired more than or older than 3 months. Please contact our office for more information. (336) 342-8107.

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The 2016 General Election is almost here. One Stop (Early) Voting Ends on Saturday – November 5, 2016. Election Day is Tuesday – November 8, 2016.

YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE! After voting at one of the Rockingham County Board of Elections Voting Sites, take your “I Voted Sticker” to the Rockingham County Animal Shelter and receive a $10.00 discount toward the adoption of a pet. (Offer good through November 10, 2016) GIVE SHELTER GIVE HOPE! Call the Rockingham County Animal Shelter or the Rockingham County Board of Elections for more information.

Rockingham County Animal Shelter (Questions About Pet Adoptions) Address: 250 Cherokee Camp Rd. – Reidsville, NC 27320 Phone: (336) 394-0075 Adoption Hours: Monday – Saturday (1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) Rockingham County Board of Elections (Questions About Voting) Address: 240 Cherokee Camp Rd. – Reidsville, NC 27320 Phone: (336) 342-8107 Office Hours: Monday – Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm) 

Outstanding Volunteer Thornton Recognized for State Award The North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service has announced the winners of the 2016 Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service. The Medallion Award is presented annually to 20 exemplary volunteers from across the state who are nominated by their peers.

Among the 2016 recipients was Henry Thornton, of Stoneville, who received the award at a ceremony and reception hosted by Governor Pat McCrory on Monday, July 25th at the Old House Chamber and Rotunda in the State Capitol. In addition to Governor McCrory, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, Susan Kluttz, assisted in presenting the Medallions to the award winners.

The Governor’s Medallion Award was created by the Office of the Governor in 1979 and honors people who have shown concern and compassion for their neighbors by making a significant contribution in their community through volunteer service. Mr. Thornton was recognized for a lifetime of community service with the citizens of Rockingham County. In addition to his 43 years of dedicated service and leadership to Boy Scout Troop #566, he is also a long-time member of Stoneville Christian Church, a Stoneville City Councilman, and a retired Rockingham County governmental employee. One of the accomplishments he

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Marco’s Dough made fresh everyday Fresh cut vegetables Cheese never frozen Pizza, subs, wings, salads, & more Daily lunch specials Available for carry out, delivery, or dine in.

Visit us at 1130 Freeway Dr., Reidsville Randy Hunt, President of the Eden Chamber of Commerce spoke at the Eden Kiwanis Club as a guest of Kiwanian Preston Price. Randy spoke on the current efforts of the Eden Chamber.

“We are excited about our membership growth, the progress of the Berry Hill Mega Park, and no more uncertainty of the intention to sell the brewery.

Our Get Fit Eden program has been wildly successful and we are looking forward to Eden’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2017. We appreciate the Eden Kiwanis hard work with the 4th of July. I’m looking forward to your pancake supper. I haven’t missed it many years.”

Kristin Hartness, Ziggy's Mom; Mable Scott, Public Information Officer; Casey Vincent, United Way of Rockingham County Executive Director; Tara Muchini, Youth Services Director & Rockingham County Government's United Way Co-Chair; Ronnie Tate, Engineering/ Public Utilities Director & Rockingham County Government's United Way Co-Chair.

Who will Kiss the Pig???

This Year's United Way of Rockingham County Campaign Has Begun! The campaign theme is Make Change Happen and we are inviting you to be a part of making change happen for our friends and neighbors in Rockingham County.

This year, for every dollar you donate to United Way, you will have one vote toward which public official will get to kiss Ziggy the Pig. Choices include: Lance Metzler, County Manager, Craig Travis, Chairman, Rockingham County Commissioners, Mark Richardson, Vice-Chairman, Rockingham County Commissioners, Keith Duncan, Rockingham County Commissioner, or Keith Mabe, Rockingham County Commissioner.

The official receiving the most votes will get to kiss this Rockingham County celebrity.

The winner will be announced and the kiss will take

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place on Nov. 3rd, at 11:30am, in front of the Governmental Center so please make plans to attend this fun event. There will be refreshments and we will draw 2 names from all employees that participate to win tickets to box seats at a Carolina Hurricanes hockey game!

The video will air on Rockingham Community College's public access Channel 2, on Rockingham County Government's website @ www.MyRockinghamCountyNC .com and on RockinghamUpdate at www.rceno.com Here are the links for the October/2016 Community Accents Video featuring Rockingham County Government'sKISS THE PIG Contest for United Way: YouTube: youtu.be/cmqxkJuNtsc or County Government Website: www.co.rockingham.nc.us

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From Root to Branch Local Geneology Studies By Elvin Perkins, Jr.

The Crews Family In Rockingham County The first Crews family to establish permanent residence in Rockingham County, North Carolina was that of Samuel C. Crews and wife Merriell Hatcher. In about 1857 three of Samuel’s sons, John, Joseph, and William, moved into Rockingham County from the area of Axton, in Henry County, Virginia. They purchased 110 acres of land on Sharpe’s Creek for the sum of five hundred dollars. This land was bought from Nathaniel Vernon on February 6, 1858, and adjoined the property of Thomas Llewellyn. It about 1859 Samuel moved with the rest of his family to this property, which is located north of Mayodan in the area of Ledbetter Road.

Samuel Crews, a farmer and shoemaker, was born in Virginia on January 12, 1806, to John T. Crews and Christina Jeanette Clemens. On August 18, 1830, he married in Henry County to Merriell Hatcher, the

daughter of Archibald Hatcher and Nancy Shelton. Merriell was born in Henry County, November 15, 1809. Samuel and Merriell had ten children all born in Henry County, five of the sons would serve in the War Between the States. The children were: John Shelton Crews, born August 28, 1831. He worked as a farm laborer eventually moving to Wayne County, NC. It was there that he was living at the outbreak of the Civil War. He enlisted into Confederate service on May 17, 1862, into Company D, 45th Regiment, NC Troops. John would have four brothers also serve in this company and regiment. He was wounded in action near Washington, DC, but would survive to surrender with his company at Appomattox on April 9, 1865. Returning to Rockingham County, he married February 8, 1877, to Sarah Jane Mills. Sarah was born February 4, 1855 and died August 20,

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Perkins 1907. John died on November 26, 1903. Both are buried in the old Mayodan Cemetery. John and Sarah had ten known children: Elizabeth, Mary, Kate May, Samuel Frank, Thomas William, Florence and Sarah Lou (twins), John Hairston, Jennie, and Zell Maude Crews.

Joseph Alexander Crews was born April 9, 1833. He worked as a farm mechanic eventually going to work as a mechanic in the tobacco factory in Madison.

Joseph enlisted into Confederate service on March 11, 1862, in Company D of the 45th NC Regiment. He attained the rank of Corporal and was taken as a prisoner of war at Petersburg, Virginia on April 2, 1865. He was then sent to Point Lookout Prison for Confederates in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. He was released on June 24, 1865 and returned home to Rockingham County where he married Mary “Mollie” Stockton Lewis on July 8, 1874. Mollie was born January 26, 1852, and died February 6, 1891. Joseph died September 30, 1894. They are buried at the Madison Presbyterian Church. Joseph and Millie had at least eight children: Lillie May, Nellie, Robert William, Minnie, Mary, Martha, Charlie, and Joseph Temple Crews.

William H. Crews was born on March 18, 1835. William purchased land with his brothers in the county in 1858 and worked as a carpenter. He enlisted into Confederate service on March 11, 1862 into Company D of the 45th NC Regiment and is accounted for in company rolls through February of 1865. No other information about William is known. When his brothers sold the land in 1885 that they had purchased together back in 1858, William’s name is no longer listed as a coowner.

Henry W. Crews was born May 26, 1837, and died August 6, 1862. No information is known about Henry except dates found in the Crews family Bible.

The year of his death would indicate that he died during the war but there is no available information that has been found that would indicate his death is war related.

Susannah “Susan” E. Crews was born August 3, 1839. She married William Alfred Robertson and died during childbirth in May of 1863.

James A. Crews was born May 19, 1842. He never married and farmed with his family.

Like his brothers, he enlisted into Confederate service on March 11, 1862, also serving in Company D of the 45th NC Regiment. According to military

Crews Family...

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 is proudest of, in addition to being a wonderful father and grandfather, is the fact that since 1973, he has worked with hundreds of young men through the Boy Scouts of America program and has witnessed 65 young men earn the rank of Eagle Scout under his guidance.

Mr. Thornton was nominated for the award by his wife, Jane, and Rockingham County Tax Administrator, Mark McClintock. Both nominators accompanied Mr. Thornton to the award ceremony, along with Ken Gamble, Stoneville Town Manager, and Will Strader, Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Director and County Coordinator for the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award.

In addition, during the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 19th, Tax Department retiree Henry Thornton, was saluted for his outstanding volunteerism with Rockingham County young people. Commissioners recognized Thornton of Stoneville, as an exemplary state volunteer, who was nominated by his peers. He received the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service's 2016 Governor's Medallion Award for Volunteer Service.

Regan Named Vice President for Academic Affairs at RCC Sheila Regan, of Lumberton, has joined Rockingham Community College as its chief academic officer. Ms. Regan began her duties on Monday, October 3, 2016 as Vice President of Academic Affairs.

"RCC is very fortunate to welcome Ms. Sheila Regan as our new caption Vice President for Academic Affairs. Ms. Regan comes from Robeson Community College where she served as a biology faculty member, as Department Chair for Math and Science and finally as Assistant VP for University Transfer and Health Science programs. Her 24 years of experience in the North Carolina Community College System, along with her experience with accreditation both at an institutional and programmatic level, will be very good for our college,” said RCC President Dr. Mark Kinlaw. “Sheila works very hard and has an analytical mind that will serve her well in her role as Vice President. She has a lot of experience partnering with high schools and partnering with business and industry. She is a person that will dive right in and get things moving at our college, and she will work with all of our community partners to help make our college the best it can be."

While at Robeson Community College, she was involved in helping to secure and implement numerous grants including NSF, NASA, and STEM grants. She was responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of an Honors College, and she was instrumental in the successful re-design of developmental education. She was instrumental in achieving national accreditation for several healthcare programs, including Radiography and Surgical Technology. She has served on several SACSCOC On-Site Re-Affirmation Teams and will be serving on a SACSCOC Off-Site Team in December in Atlanta, GA. She has also been very involved in implementing new programs at Robeson Community College.

“I am thrilled to be part of Rockingham Community College and to become part of the community. Residing here will help me develop relationships with the college's partners and foster new relationships that will enhance the success of our students," said RCC's Vice President for Academic Affairs Sheila Regan. "In the short time I have been on campus and in the community, it is apparent to me that this community college is valued and our faculty and staff are committed to high quality and excellence."

Ms. Regan holds a Master of Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, 18 graduate hours in computer science from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and she has completed fifteen graduate hours in Adult and Community College Education at North Carolina State University. She is a member of the NC Association of Community College Instructional

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TigerTek Industrial Services, LLC Receives Substantial Investment

By Thad Rodgers, Director of Sales & Marketing

Major Improvements Confirmed to expand TigerTek’s Scope of Capabilities.

TigerTek Industrial Services, LLC, the region’s largest industrial repair center, is ramping up capabilities with over $550K in capital expense investments to be completed by the end of first quarter 2017. Now under the corporate umbrella of Omninvest, LLC, capability enhancements have been approved as part of the longterm strategic growth of the company. Concurrent with the planned improvement projects, the restructured management team is implementing new systems and equipment to fully service the needs of their customers.

“These investments will help our turnaround time for our customers,” said Ricky Morton, TigerTek’s production manager.

“The additional equipment and improvements will expand our capabilities and greatly enhance our quality control.”

Planned investment projects for fourth quarter 2016: Select 26120G High Precision Lathe Internal Paint Booth Motor Tester/Analyzer Allen-Bradley Servo Motor Test Center Ford F250 Transit Vans (qty. 3)

John Dunford, Industrial Repair Specialist For servo motor repair, the national segment of the business, a new Siemens test center has been installed. A new Ford F650 was added to the fleet to safely accommodate the larger industrial repair items for area customers.

“TigerTek is investing in the long-term future of the company and preparing for future growth by building a strong infrastructure,” said Banks Klutz, Director of Operations at Omninvest. “These investments have been highlighted in recent months with the addition of new talent in key management positions.”

TigerTek’s newest van fleet

Planned investment projects for first quarter 2017: Kingston HJ1700 High Precision Lathe TF1420 Roll-In Saw 9012-24M Ironworker KC12AX Bandsaw 974355 Coldsaw Dynamometer Upgrade Additional Balancing Machine Fully-Equipped Service Truck Industry-Relevant Software Upgrades EASA Accreditation Many improvements have already taken place since the October 2015 acquisition.

Upgrades and additions to the company machine shop include a new milling machine, industrial scale system, balancing machine upgrade and a SolidWorx design center for custom engineering and fabrication.

Founded in 1983 originally as Oakley Electric, the TigerTek name was introduced in 1998 when the company was sold to Peter Mitchell. TigerTek Industrial Services was acquired

by Omninvest in October 2015.

From the humble beginnings of servicing textile manufacturing for general motor repairs, TigerTek has evolved to professionally service AC/DC motors, servo motors, pumps, gearboxes, rewinding, balancing, as well as machine shop and fabrication services.

Originally only servicing the area of Rockingham County, TigerTek has evolved to service major industry in the southeast region as well as handling motor repairs from around the world.

With the distinction of being approved by Underwriters Laboratories, the UL seal of approval allows TigerTek to service and repair explosion

proof motors. TigerTek is also a certified EASA (Electrical Apparatus Service Association, Inc.) motor repair facility, the industry standard for quality guidelines.

Even though TigerTek has been a certified EASA member for over 30 years, one of the goals in the planned investment from Omninvest is to finalize the full EASA accreditation. This is an international accreditation program, above and beyond member certification, which will assure TigerTek is using prescribed good practices to maintain motor efficiency and reliability during electrical and mechanical repairs of electric motors.

An open house is being planned for the spring of 2017 to showcase the facility and the enhancements underway at TigerTek. The company wants customers and the general public to visit and learn more about the full scope of their industrial repair services, their skilled technical sales staff and the quality service they provide.

More details on the event are to be finalized by the end of the year.

Omninvest, LLC is an expansion to a family business in the Middle East. Established in 1933 and primarily focused on the Middle East, the management philosophy believes that expanding to the United States is an important strategic step.

“We are proud to have TigerTek in our portfolio,” said Hadi Sayess CEO at Omninvest.

“We value our interests in diversified, sustainable businesses.”

The main activities of Omninvest include established interests in the Middle East that cover banking, wine production, paper recycling, pharmaceutical distribution as well as pulp and paper producers. Additional interests in the US include, but not limited to, real estate and retail pharmaceutical.

McMichael High Phoenix STEM students design and build a radioactive "Hazmat" hay bale art for the Town of Mayodan's "Hayodan" event.

In groups, and without internet connection, students came up with unique ideas for hay bale art to be displayed in front of McMichael High School during October and November.

After refining ideas the students presented concept drawings and a small mock-up to the class. Students then voted on a winning idea.

Many students were involved in the final design, cutting, painting and installing. The final work in now located at the front of McMichael near NC Highway 135 and will be showcased until November 21.

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• Vinyl Signs & Letters • Magnets • Embroidery • Screen Printing • Sublimation

FEED.ROCKINGHAM Neighbors sharing Food, Hope, and Thanksgiving in Rockingham County The goal of Feed.Rockingham is to provide Thanksgiving meal boxes for 2500 pre-qualified food-insecure families in our county.

• instant potatoes • cans of gravy • vegetables • yams (can) • Cranberry Sauce or Cranberries • Stuffing mix • bag of marshmallows • Biscuit or Roll mix • non-perishables dessert items • turkey or alterantate meat Food as well as monetary donations will be accepted at all Chamber locations throughout the county. Please make checks payable to Rotary.

Sponsors of this event include all three Chambers of Commerce and Wright Printing (Eden & Madison), Bridgestone, and Wal-mart of Mayodan. For more information call any chamber office or email feed.rockingham@gmail.com

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Events at MadisonMayodan Public Library • Genealogy…Presenting – 52 Weeks of Genealogy 2016 Every Tuesday 2 pm – 4 pm Week 44: Individual Projects: Research Techniques Week 45: Questions, Answers & Research Week 46: Native American Research Techniques Week 47: Using the Internet to Further Your Research – Lab Work Week 48: Working Towards Finishing Your Project These classes will be held in the Linda C. Vernon Genealogy Room; All programs have Handouts available Registration for programs will aid our planning... Call: 336548-6553/e-mail: genealogy@rcpl.org • NO Computer Classes Until January 2017 - For More Information Contact Rhonda: 336-548-6553 • Native American Heritage Month. Tuesday, November 15th - 2 pm - 4 pm, Coloring pages, Word Puzzles, Displays and Fact Sheets Available • Voting Day @ the Library – Tuesday, November 8thth - 6:30 am – 7:30 pm To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Representative from Congressman Mark Walker’s Office Onsite Wednesday, November 9th: 2 pm—4 pm Public Feedback Welcomed. To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Thanksgiving Family Fun!!!

Movies @ the Library – 4 Features - Thursday, November 10th: 1:30 pm – 7:30 pm To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties: Fall Swap Meeting – Saturday, November 12th: 9 am – 4 pm Bring your materials, photographs, and other findings.

Spread them out on tables and let the sharing begin. Light refreshments provided.

To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Adult Puzzle Day: Exercise Your Mind!!! @ The Library – Monday, November 14th:- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm To be held in the McMichael Community Room Try your hand at a variety of puzzles! Materials will be provided. Build Your Brain Power!

• Rock N’ Roll Bingo Night!!! @ the Library – Thursday, November 17th:– 5 pm – 6:30 pm To be held in the McMichael Community Room Prizes given to winners…

• Unwind with Adult Coloring – Friday, November 18th: from 3 pm – 5 pm. Come relax with coloring pages and peaceful light music, materials will be provided. Held in McMichael Community Room • Continuing in November…

Adult Reading Program Sign up and receive a punch card, for each filled card, the reader can select a free item from the Sale Shelves or choose a Rockingham County Public Library Pen and Pencil set

The Running of the Bales Join in on the Rockingham County Partnership for Children’s running of the Bales and 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 5th at 9am.

Beginning and ending at Elliott Duncan Park, “H”ayodan (Mayodan).

There is a $35 registration from now till race day. On site registration will begin at 8am on race day.

This race will start and finish at Elliot Duncan Park.

Parking will be available at Mayodan United Methodist

Church across from the park.

No dogs are allowed at the race.

For mor info visit: www.runningofothebales.com Proceeds from the run will benefit the Rockingham County Partnership for Children (RCPC).

RCPC is committed to helping children enter school healthy and ready to succeed. RCPC strives to meet this mission by offering a variety of programs and services for children prenatal to age 5 and their families.

Chatman Resigns from Mayodan Town Council On September 23, 2016 the Town of Mayodan announced that Councilman Glenn Chatman had submitted a resignation letter to the town stating his intention to resign as councilman effective September 30, 2016. Councilman Chatman was first elected to the Mayodan Town Council in 2011 and was reelected to a second four-year term in 2015. He served as Mayor Pro Tem from 2011 to 2013.

In a statement, Councilman Chatman stated, “I feel that I have served the Town and the Town’s citizens to the best of my ability.” In accepting the resignation, Mayor Jeffrey Bullins expressed appreciation to Councilman Chatman for his years of service and his dedication to the citizens of the Town of Mayodan.

The selection of a replacement for Councilman Chatman is the responsibility of the remaining members of the Town Council and was considered at the Town Council meeting on October 10, 2016.

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Saturday, November 5 7:00pm to 12:00am Have you ever looked up into the night sky and wondered what you are looking at? Come out and explore the constellations, stars and planets at Mayo River State Park! Volunteers from the Greensboro Astronomy Club will be on hand with telescopes to assist you in your journey through the wonders of the heavens. Meet in the field near the picnic shelter. Please use a red filter on any flashlights you bring.

For more information on these and other free programs at MAYO RIVER STATE PARK, call 336-427-2530. Or visit www.ncstateparks.gov and click on Visit A Park, Find A Park, scroll to Mayo River and click Events & Programs. Meet-up location for all programs is at MAYO MOUNTAIN ACCESS, 500 OLD MAYO PARK ROAD, MAYODAN, NC 27027

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Crews Family... continued from page 20 records, he died of disease on July 20, 1862, only four months after his enlistment.

George Edward Crews was born April 4, 1845. George had the distinction of being the fifth son to serve in Company D of the 45th NC Regiment, enlisting on November 14, 1864. He was wounded at Petersburg, Virginia, in April of 1865, but survived the war to return home and marry Mary Caroline F. Hall on December 11, 1868. Mary, the daughter of James Hall and Sarah Ann Powers, was born October 7, 1844, and died January 21, 1894. She and George had nine children: Thomas, William, Robert, Ida Sue, Sally, James, Ada, Marvin Staples, Lena, and Jesse Banner Crews. George married second Mary Magalene

Cardwell on January 30, 1906.

Mary was born March 28, 1871, to Walker Cardwell and Nancy Fair. She died on March 13, 1931. George and Mary Cardwell had four children: Joseph Moir, Georgia Thelma,

Nannie Grace, and Minnie Crews. George purchased the 110-acre farm on Sharpe’s Creek from his brothers on April 23, 1885. He died October 16, 1922. He and both wives are

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buried in the Llewellyn Cemetery.

Robert H. Crews was born December 28, 1847. No other information.

Nancy Jane Crews was born February 15, 1850 and died January 1, 1888 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She married Homer A. Peatross in Rockingham County on December 27, 1869. The 1880 census, enumerated June 18, 1880, lists four children, Samuel, William, Lillian and an unnamed infant son born September 1879. Before modern record keeping the naming of children may not take place for days, weeks or even months after the birth of a child.

Samuel Howard Crews was born July 1, 1856, and died October 28, 1919. He married Nancy Elizabeth “Lizzie” Joyce on July 22, 1877. She was born March 18, 1848, to Henderson Joyce and Elizabeth Joyce.

Lizzie died December 31, 1915.

She and Samuel had two children: Jennie and Samuel Henderson Crews. Samuel and Lizzie Crews and their children are buried in a family cemetery near Stoneville, NC. Like many families the Samuel Crews family suffered through tragedy and loss in a time of war, yet despite war and the hardships of the post war Reconstruction period they persevered to remain a strong family unit. Samuel died on May 23, 1889. His wife Meriell preceded him in death nine years earlier in 1880. They were laid to rest in the Llewellyn Cemetery leaving a lasting legacy in the Rockingham County community in which they had lived.

For research information contact: The Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 27027-0152; Website: http://gsrsnc.com/ Elvin Perkins, Jr., President, GSRS Counties; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Research Room at the new Madison-Mayodan Library, 611 Burton Street, Madison, NC 27025; Phone (336) 548-6553.

THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden Solid Waste Division will be closed Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25, 2016 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday!

Recycling SOLID WASTE & REFUSE Recycling/Collection Date Center Monday 11-21-16 Normal Schedule Closed Tuesday 11-22-16 Normal Schedule Open Wednesday 11-23-16 Thurs. & Fri. Collection Open Thursday 11-24-16 No Collection Closed Friday 11-25-16 No Collection Open If your collection day falls on an observed holiday, your collection will be Wednesday of that week.

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

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Administrators and the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society.

Ms. Regan lives in Reidsville. She played collegiate basketball at UNC at Pembroke. She enjoys outdoor activities and is an avid runner.

NC Community Foundation reactivates Disaster Relief Fund for victims of Hurricane Matthew The North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) has reactivated its statewide Disaster Relief Fund to support relief efforts related to Hurricane Matthew in North Carolina, according to an announcement made today by Grants Chair Rodney E. Martin, who is also a member of the NCCF statewide board.

The fund will support nonprofits with programs that can help hurricane victims included in the 66 counties that have been designated a federal state of emergency. This region includes areas of central and eastern North Carolina. NCCF’s affiliate foundation board members serving these regions will work with NCCF’s statewide Grants Committee to make grants decisions based on their knowledge of local needs.

Credit card donations can be made online through the NCCF website via the “Give Now” button or under the “Giving” tab at nccommunityfoundation.org or by downloading a contribution form from the site and mailing or faxing it to NCCF offices. (The fax number is 919-827-0749.) The form or checks can be mailed to NCCF at 3737 Glenwood Ave., Suite 460, Raleigh, NC 27612.

Please designate your gift for “Hurricane Matthew Disaster Relief.” All gifts are tax-deductible.

All funds will go directly to nonprofit organizations serving the needs of local victims in this region of North Carolina. Local affiliate foundations will determine the nonprofit agencies that can best provide relief for victims of storms and flooding in the affected areas. No portion of the NCCF’s Disaster Relief Fund will be used for the Foundation’s administrative or operational expenses. The Foundation also encourages this practice among local recipient agencies.

“This is a devastating blow to our state, and our hearts go out to our neighbors and friends who have suffered losses due to Hurricane Matthew and related flooding,” said NCCF CEO Jennifer Tolle Whiteside. “Our affiliate foundations and statewide Grants Committee will ensure that contributions we collect for the NCCF Disaster Relief Fund are effectively distributed to those nonprofit agencies that can serve the greatest needs in our state,” she said.

For more information visit nccommunityfoundation.org, contact the NCCF headquarters office in Raleigh at 919-8284387 or email questions to info@nccommunityfoundation.org.

About NCCF - The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has made more than $116 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $222 million in assets, NCCF sustains 1,200 endowments established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. The NCCF partners with affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance across the state. An important component of NCCF’s mission is to ensure that rural philanthropy has a voice at local, regional and national levels. For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org and Facebook and follow on LinkedIn and Twitter @NCCF.

Nominate a County Resident for Sportsman/ Sportswoman of the Year Award Rockingham County's key points of pride include outdoor recreation, hunting, trapping, fishing, and scenic, outdoor beauty.

Help celebrate sportsmanship, outdoor activities, and wildlife conservation/education by nominating a person dedicated to these efforts. Rockingham County's Hunting & Wildlife Advisory Committee invites you to nominate a local resident for the Sportsman/Sportswoman of the Year Award! Nominations may be submitted until Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. The Advisory Committee will consider all nominations received and then present the award at the March/2017 meeting.

The nomination guidelines include: • Nominee must be a resident of Rockingham County,

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Voting site rules The Elections Board offers suggestions to make voting much easier for our citizens this election year.

During busy Elections, traffic and parking lots can become quite congested at our Voting Locations. We ask that persons campaigning make every effort to leave parking spaces for our Voters. Have someone drop you off and pick you up if you can.

Carpool when possible. If you have to use a parking space, please use parking spaces as far away from the building as possible. Persons campaigning are typically at our Voting Sites for extended periods of time and we

cannot have Voter Parking occupied that long.

• Please be respectful of the property and buildings that serve as our Voting Locations. Do not throw down trash. Do not throw down cigarette butts. Throwing down cigarette butts is dangerous as most of the buildings we vote in have mulch around them, and smoking is prohibited at most of the buildings we use as Voting Locations.

• Persons campaigning must remain within the designated Electioneering Areas.

• Electioneering Areas are marked with Chain Sets, Signs, Cones, Barricades or any combination of the above.

• Persons campaigning may not enter the voting area unless in the act of voting or assisting a Voter who has asked for assistance from them.

• If you are campaigning and go in to vote, you may wear any shirts, hats, pins, etc. supporting (or opposing) a candidate or ballot item.

• You may not carry any handouts, signs, etc. in into the voting enclosure and cannot campaign within the voting enclosure. As with all Voters, you must leave the voting area once your vote has been cast.

• Tents are permitted to be placed within Electioneering Areas (if they fit) to protect from the elements as long as anyone campaigning for (or against) any candidate or ballot item may use the tent as well.

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Rockingham County Commissioners honor Lynda Purcell of Reidsville, as "Volunteer of the Month," at Sept. 19th Board meeting held at the Governmental Center in Wentworth.

Rolling on the River...

Thanks to My Kayak Teacher, Lynda Purcell

by Mable Scott

Meet Lynda Purcell, who was born into a military family in Memphis, TN, but her family relocated to Eden. She graduated Morehead School and Virginia Commonwealth University. She’s a life-long social worker.

A 40-year expert with canoes and kayaks; she has invited, taught and guided for decades, numerous visitors on Rockingham County rivers. She inspires groups of paddlers, many from Guilford County, to discover and drive up to Rockingham County and get hooked on rivers. Then, enthusiasts like me, go out and buy our personal kayak to join Lynda’s river folks.

A patient, motherly, nurturing woman; this slender, southern lady is actually 70, and has led lots of land lovers to start rolling on the river.

This has been life changing for her to see people have fun; not be afraid of the unknown; gain new confidence; and live life to its fullest next to nature.

These river visitors spend lots of dollars following Lynda’s river runs then exploring Rockingham County scenes, historic areas, and don’t forget food, gas, and shopping. But the focus is always the fantastic river experiences, the down time … and not the arduous, nine-tofive deadlines, drama, assignments, challenges, cell phones, and stress.

This Kayak Queen even has a special license plate, "KayakMama," to designate

she's royalty on the river.

Lynda volunteers with Haiti Missions, Meals-On-Wheels, and Rockingham County's Animal Shelter, where she and her husband have adopted several dogs.

They also have chickens that lay pink eggs, green eggs, and blue eggs.

A Presbyterian, Lynda says her volunteer kayak work is her ministry.

So as one of her students, we’re thankful she motivates new water converts to see healing transformation just gently paddling down the river.

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The Racetrack XXVI

1961 Explodes on the Scene John “Teeny” Edwards and his friends pushed Harry Clark’s racecar out of Meade’s Garage in Draper at two o-clock on Sunday morning. They had just built a new engine but the six volt starter system was too weak to start it up. George Meade took

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his wreck truck and placed it on the rear of the racecar and gave the racecar a much needed push down the hill to start the new engine. With the upcoming Floyd Goins in the driver’s seat, the car fired up and Goins took off toward the Dan River wide

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open. Goins had stopped the car at the river to check the engine when the wreck truck and “Teeny” and his friends caught up with him. Within seconds a screaming siren and an angry red flashing light bounded over the hill also at full throttle. The Draper police car slid in and Officer Charlie Summers bounded out yelling, “What the devil is going on here?”

George Meade tried to explain that they were getting the car ready for the day’s race at Bi-State, but an extremely irate officer would hear none of it. Summers said that people were calling in to complain in the early morning hours, some even claiming that it was an airplane. Summers ordered them to push the car back to the shop.

The men waited long enough for officer Summers to return to his beat, then they pushed the car with the wrecker back to the shop to make a last check-over for the race.

Gone were the days when George Meade’s racecars would be drove driven to the old Draper Speedway through the middle of town on Sunday afternoon for that day’s race. Ten years previously, Meade had no qualms about testing his cars out on the street by leaving the garage, spinning around at the Draper Bridge a half a mile south of the garage, then roaring towards town to spin it around at Johnson’s Chevrolet and dashing back into the garage with his shop personal rapidly closing the doors behind him before the police could react. This “time trial” about backfired when Meade took his driver at the time, Perk Brown, on a run where he was forced to run up in a yard when a big truck met him in his lane. Never checking up on the throttle, Meade pulled through it in good shape. Perk Brown never rode with him again.

Al Lillard and Garland Mitchell, the remaining co-owners, had the plan laid out for the 1961 season. They pushed for an early opening date on March 26th. Opening late the previous year deprived the owners of much needed revenue and they were determined to get a good start to the season.

The opening race did not disappoint. Jimmy Griffin and Gene Brown from Draper won the heat races, with Clarence Pickeral taking the consolation race. The feature event was a hard fought out event with Gene

Floyd Goins Brown driving his No.22 car into victory lane for the first time at Bi-State. Jimmy Griffin came in a close second. with Owen Brown placing third in the No.3 car.

After a thriller on the inaugural race of the season, it was not hard to pack the grandstands.

The April 2nd date saw all the heavy-hitters back again. It looked like it was going to be more thrilling than the first race as Owen Brown and Gene

Gene Brown of Draper Brown took the heat races and Clarence Pickeral took the consolation race. The excitement which accompanied races at BiState was prevalent as a first timer at the track, Harold Grubbs of High Point, turned his car over three times when he was in sixth place. The car was completely demolished but Grubbs evaded serious injury.

On lap 15, two laps after the race was restarted, crowd favorite Jimmy Griffin had a bit of bad luck when he lost a wheel and turned over in his U2 car,

also without serious injury.

Meanwhile, Owen Brown led the first 21 laps of the feature until Gene Brown finally got around him. Clarence Pickeral in No. X followed suit and ended up in second in the twenty–five lap feature. Owen Brown had to settle for third place again.

The Thirty-one-year-old Gene Brown was no newcomer to racing. Gene started his racing career in 1949 while stationed in the army in Texas. After his enlistment was up, Gene returned to the Tri-Cities area with racing on his mind. Gene also had an advantage because of his father, Bryan Brown was good friends with Draper Speedway owner John East Jr. Before it was built, Bryan bought a corner of East’s land that was beside the future racetrack. In addition to running the laundry mat in Draper, Bryan also ran a sawmill behind the house he built on the land.

Probably some of the wood used in construction of the racetrack came from the sawmill next door. When the racetrack was in operation, Bryan was quick to park cars on his land for a fee.

Gene Brown was able to use the track to tune in the suspension of his racecars any time he needed it.

Gene Brown was fortunate to have the Bi-State techman, Calvin Thompson as his engine builder. The masterful talented Thompson was a master of many trades and the result of his work on racecars was well respected.

Machine work, welding, and engine building were just a few of his skills. Thompson was a master at building flathead Fords. After giving up driving to do what he liked best, Thompson fielded three racecars. At this time, Thompson did a lot of racing in the Cowpens, South Carolina area and Charlotte, often staying gone all weekend.

When Brown started climbing up in the ranks, he had Holman and Moody prepared Ford engines. Calvin Thompson maintained them and kept them in the winner’s circle.

Gene Brown had Thompson build his engines for him when

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The “Eagles” have landed It is a long arduous path to becoming an Eagle Scout. Three friends from Eden know that all too well. Cody, Zack and Trey are friends, fellow scouts and now, fellow Eagle Scouts.

Three young boys met in Cub Scouts. Trey and Zach Vincent have known each other since Kindergarten at Central Elementary while in Cub Scouts.

Cody Mader has been scouting all his life. With his step-dad in the US Army, he and is three siblings moved a lot in their young lives. Cody started as a Tiger Cub in Eden, moved to Germany where he finished his Tiger Cubs. When his family returned to Eden he finished his Wolf Cub status and then moved to Hawaii where he finished his Bear Cub status.

Eventually Cody finished the Webalos in Eden and became a Boy Scout. He always had his sites on being an Eagle Scout.

As his Eagle Scout project Cody decided to paint a mural on the outside of the main building of the Humane Society Animal Shelter by the Circle Drive-In. He completed his project with the help of a paint donation from Lowes Home Improvement and monitary donation from Wal-Mart.

Cody happily said, “I would like to thank them for helping me achieve the rank of Eagle Scout at the age of 16.” Eagle Scout status has to be achieved before a boy turns 18.

Cody’s mom, Heather, and step dad Capt. Matt Spillman, as well as his three siblings, Sierra, Ethan and Anna, have been sent to a Missouri Base. Cody is now temporarily living with grandparents Tony and Virginia.

Bochan. This way he can continue attending Rockinghan Early College High School (RECHS).

Grandmother Virginia said, “He is a junior this year and we are proud of his Eagle achievement and school grades.”

Trey Walker joined Cub Scouts in second grade at Leaksville United Methodist Church in 2006. He spent his elementary scout years at LUMC and Osborne Baptist. He began Boy Scouts with Scout Master, Tommy Fleming, with Troop 567 in 2010 at LUMC. A Senior at McMichael High School in The Phoenix STEM Academy, Trey has spent the past two summers on staff at Cherokee Scout Reservation in Yanceyville, NC as a camp counselor.

Trey's Eagle Scout Service project was a book drive fo the Holmes Middle School Media Center. Trey collected more than $1,000 through a Gofundme campaign and used that money to purchase 110 new books for the media center. In addition, to the 110 new books, he collected 300 new and used books at collection sites set up throughout the city of Eden. He presented 410 new and used books to Tom Dodd, the media specialist at Holmes Middle School, on September 29, 2016.

The third Eagle Scout is Zach Vincent, presently a senior at Rockingham Early College Zach joined Cub Scouts as a Tiger Cub in the First Grade. He steadily progressed through the ranks: Cub Scouts: Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos I and Webelos II. Then, he went on to Boy Scouts: Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and finally the highest rank – Eagle.

He has enjoyed and learned many things through Scouting that he would not have experienced otherwise. He has gone snow skiing, zip lining, white water rafting, camping, hiking, long distant biking and more.

Zach chose the name Operation Soaring Eagle for his Eagle service project. The main objective of his project was to revitalize the World War I and World War II Veterans Memorial in the Draper Section of Eden.

The memorial is adjacent to First United Methodist Church located on Main Street.

His project consisted of painting the flagpole, getting electrical service to the flagpole to illuminate the flags at night, pressure washing the stone wall and bench around the flagpole, tear up and re pour the concrete sidewalks around the flagpole, new mulching and plants.

In addition to the actual work part of the project, he solicited for donations of money and materials for the project coordinating the work with the electrician, concrete company, etc.

Zach is hoping to have a flag raising ceremony (he purchased new flags as well) on November 10th during the annual Veterans Day service held at the memorial at 9am. This service includes the veterans, MHS ROTC and Draper Elementary School students that walk over from their school.

Eagle Scout is the highest rank that can be attained by

Scouts. Less than 6% of youth who join Scouting earn this honor.

Boy Scout Troop 567 at Leaksville United Methodist Church in Eden currently has 26 registered members. Eleven of those 26 members are Life Scout rank, which is the rank before Eagle rank. Those boys are actively planning and preparing for their Eagle Scout service projects. Troop 567 meets on Monday evenings at 7pm a Leaksville United Methodist Church on Jay St. Tommy Fleming is the Scout Master.

The troop enjoys many outings such as Boy Scout Summer Camps, visiting USS York Town in Charleston, SC., snow skiing, camp outs, hiking the Appalachian Trail and cycling the Creeper Trail in Virginia to name a few.

The troop also works in the community by voluteering at the Homeless Shelter in Draper, donating to the food pantires in Eden and providing Christmas Luminaries at Ridge View Cemetary in Eden.

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Sports Shorts

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USTA honors RCC and Rhyne USTA North Carolina annually honors those who have done an outstanding job on the court and off to help promote our great sport. RC Tennis is proud to announce that Rockingham

Community College has received the 2016 Facility of the Year award.

This award is presented each year to a facility displaying quality in courts and surfaces,

overall layout, amenities, USTA programming and overall contributions to tennis in North Carolina. Rockingham Community College will be honored at USTA North Carolina’s

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Tennis Weekend at the Pinehurst Resort on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at noon.

RCC contracted with Court One, an ASBA certified tennis court builder, who completed resurfacing the courts in early summer just in time to host 3 weeks of youth tennis lessons for RCC Eaglemania. This fall, RCC students are on the courts with Professor John Key for the first PE Beginner Tennis PE Course since 2008. On Saturday mornings, the courts are filled with 10 beginning adult players in USTA Southern Tennis Apprentice led

by Caleb Shelton. The RCC courts host home matches and practices for RCS tennis teams from RCHS and RC Middle School and are open for community play.

Many funding partners came together to make this facility improvement possible including a generous bequest from the Ed Mooney estate, Rockingham Community College Foundation, USTA, USTA NC, and the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.

Congratulations RCC. RC Tennis is also very proud to announce that Shelby Rhyne, our Executive Director, will receive the NC Educational Merit Award given by Buster & Karen Brown.

This award recognizes an individual or program who has developed an outstanding tennis initiative, which provides leadership and inspiration in junior programming for schools, colleges, parks, playgrounds and benefits the growth of tennis.

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Shelby will be honored at USTA North Carolina’s Tennis Weekend at the Pinehurst Resort on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at noon.

Shelby is the founder of Rockingham County Tennis Association, a non-profit USTA community tennis association that promotes the sport of tennis across Rockingham County.

"This recognition is for every community partner and tennis supporter in Rockingham County who shares my passion for introducing tennis to our youth and families - from Barry Mabe of the Eden YMCA and Craig Cardwell of the Reidsville Area Foundation who were my first community tennis connections in 2014 to Mr. George Gill at Eden Parks & Rec's Mill Avenue Recreation Center in Draper who introduced us to 20 first time tennis players this week...and everyone in between."

Congratulations, Shelby.

Rockingham County Tennis Association (RC Tennis) is a USTA community tennis association and registered NJTL chapter that provides programs, education, and events to promote and develop the growth of tennis in Rockingham County, NC. Our motto is “Get Fit, Make New Friends, Have Fun...Play more tennis in Rockingham County.”

There are 32 public tennis courts and 42 playground courts across Rockingham County. It’s never been easier for families to find themselves in the game of tennis.

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sights and sounds of the holidays with a route through the Christmas decorations and Christmas music, as well as festivities at the start/finish line.

Pre-race activities begin at 3pm and race starts at 5pm at Osborne Baptist Church’s lower parking lot at 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden.

Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted to benefit the Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree Program.

Registration fee is $30.00 per person and includes Race Day T-Shirt and Jingle Bell Necklace. You must register by November 11th to ensure a TShirt.

Register online at runsign up.com/rockin5K. Race packet pick up will be on Thursday, December 1st from 4-5:40pm at Central Elementary and starting at 3pm on race day.

This event is sponsored by Rockingham County Schools and Skywalker Roofing. For more information contact Tracy Curtis: tcurtis@rock.k12.nc.us or Cindy Corcoran: ccorcoran@rock.k12.nc.us.

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Sports Shorts RCC Baseball Brings Experienced Team for 2017 The Rockingham Community College baseball program is excited to begin the spring season with an experienced group of players. RCC’s Eagles finished the 2016 season with a 20-26 record despite having a very young team.

The Eagles will be led by second-year Head Coach, Reece Honeycutt. Coach Honeycutt will be taking on the pitching coach role as well. Coach Sam Catron joins the team this year to head-up the duties of offense and defense. Coach Catron brings experience from HamptonSydney College, Ferrum College, and Greensboro College.

The roster includes 13 returning sophomores who are top position players.

Returners include:

Row 1, Left to right : Noah Carter, Daniel Moreno, Cody Freeman, Jamey May, Tyler Hunneycutt, Chandler Hancock, Lucas Ayres, Chase Revier, Alex Almonte, Garrett Ward.

Row 2, Left to Right: Austin Sherrill, Rontae Hayes, Will Capron, Austin Huss, Black bond, Nick Tilley, Jack Witner, Brandon Moore, Dalton Brinkley, Antwaun McNeill, Brett Ferguson Row 3, Left to Right: Jehu Zarate, Caleb Henderson, Dylan Rex, Zebulon Williams, Brett Saunders, Daylon Totten, Michael Williams, Bradley Phillips, Tyler Swift, Omar Andriaquis, Taylor Trahan Row 4, Left to Right: Nick Footer, Austin Lynn, Sam Murphy, Chayce Aldridge, Sean Parlee, Dylan Haskell, Hunter Lowery, Beau Eger, Robbie Robideo

First Team All-Region Outfielder Dylan Haskell (Statesville HS), Second Team All-Region Catcher Sean Parlee (Mooresville HS) and Second Team All-Region Shortstop Jack Witner (Calvary Baptist HS).

Returning players for the team also includes sophomores Brett Saunders (West Forsyth HS), Marque Johnson (Eastern Guilford HS), Nick Tilley (Morehead HS), LHP Dalton Binkley (Mooresville HS) Brandon Moore (Habersham HS (GA), and Blake Bond (North Mecklenburg HS). Also, joining the baseball team are sophomore transfers Austin Lynn (Danville CC) Michael Williams (Belmont Abbey), and Tyler Huneycutt(Greensboro College).

After a strong season of recruiting, 31 newcomers joined the RCC program, including 12 who signed a National Letter of Intent. Signing letters of intent include: INF/RHP Hunter Lowery (Red Springs HS), Outfielder Chayce Aldridge (Southern Alamance HS), Catcher Brett Ferguson (Cedar Ridge HS), RHP Noah Carter (Southern Guilford HS), RHP Austin Huss (West Iredell HS) INF Caleb Henderson (West Iredell HS), RHP Antwaun Mcneill (Red Springs HS), RHP Robie Robldeo (Walkertown HS), INF/RHP Jehu Zarate (Rockingham County HS), Outfielder Zeb Williams (Rockingham County HS), and RHP Omar Andriaquis (Mooresville HS), and RHP Garrett Ward (Lake Norman HS).

“The Eagles coaching staff has always recruited very heavily around the area in Rockingham, Alamance, and Guilford Counties. This year I feel we have done a great job recruiting these areas as well,” said Honeycutt. “We were able to bring in up to 13 local guys just from surrounding area.”

RCC will compete in 46 games, 33 of them on the campus at David Gilliland Field.

Also joining the team for the 2017 season: RHP Alex Almonte (Butler HS) OF Daylon Totten (Bartlett Yancey HS) OF Austin Sherrill (South Iredell HS) LHP Jamey May (East Forsyth HS) 1st Beau Eger (Northern Guilford HS) RHP Lucus Ayers (North Mecklenburg HS) UT Bradley Phillips (Winston-Salem Prep) LHP Nick Foster (Habersham HS GA) RHP Chandler Hancock (Rock Hill HS) RHP/INF Rontae Hayes (Reidsville HS) LHP Casey Wagoner (Walkertown HS) OF Sammy Murphy (Reidsville HS) RHP Chase Reiver (Butler HS) INF Taylor Trahan (West Forsyth HS) INF/RHP Cody Freeman (Red Springs HS) C Tyler Swift (Highland Tech HS) INF Dylan Rex (Ashbrook HS) LHP Will Capron (Concord HS) OF Daniel Monero (Hough HS)

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Race Track Continued from Page 26 he was starting out. Thompson noticed Brown’s smooth driving skills at the track. After a crash that severely damaged Brown’s car, Thompson quickly made Brown an offer he could not refuse and the next week Brown was in the cockpit of Thompson’s fine tuned machines. Brown and Thompson forged a strong friendship that lasted a lifetime. Calvin Thompson owned Thompson Welding which has expanded into Thompson Mechanical with his sons operating it at this date.

When Brown was racing at Bi-State he was part owner in Canady Lumber Company in Draper. Brown raced into the mid-sixties before he decided to retire from the tracks. Always an entrepreneur, he changed careers several times in his life. Brown just recently decided to liquidate his latest business, Brown’s Charter Bus Service..

Many of the fans where surprised when Gene Brown took the first two races at the speedway and was ready for the next race; however, it was postponed because of weather to April 15th.. With good attendance packing the stands, all wondered if Brown was going to take three in a row.

In the first heat, local racer Floyd Goins edged Gene Brown at the finish line arousing the crowds. Melvin Brown, (no relation to Gene) of Martinsville took the second 10 lap heat race.

Jimmy Griffin dominated the consolation race. Griffin dtarted started out taking the lead in the feature. Bringing the stands to their feet, a persistent Floyd Goins stayed on his outside on the narrow track trying to get around. On the twenty-third lap, Griffin’s luck went sour when the U2 stripped the right rear

axle causing the car to lose vital traction. With Gene Brown hot on his bumper, Goins shot in front of Griffin. With two laps left, Brown ran out of time.

Griffin was glad there were just two laps left because he was able to hold on to third place in a crippled car.

Floyd Goins was no stranger to circle track racing.

He was seen often with the Leaksville racer Carl Burris and accompanied him towing Burris’s racecar to Daytona in the 50’s. Not content to be a helper, Goins threw his hat into the racing ring and was soon placing up front with the veterans. Goins had his sights set on graduating from the hobby class to the modifieds but at this time he had his own hobby car that he was building for Bi-State. On this day, Goins was hanging out in the infield with his racing friends when one of the car owners, Buddy Moore, asked him to drive for him. Goins and Moore from Leaksville, won their first race at Bi-State that afternoon.

Buddy Moore worked at the Mize Motor’s dealership on Bridge Street with his friend and fellow racer Norman Hall. With racing fever raging through the Tri-Cities at this time, Buddy Moore decided to build a hobby car out of one of his earlier flathead ’41 Ford race cars.

Bucking the trend of running Chevrolet and Chrysler engines, Moore was one of the very few that ran a Ford six cylinder.

Building the engine himself and setting the car up based on his previous experience, his blue with yellow numbers No.96 turned into a solid racecar.

Moore normally had his brother Lindburgh drive the car but on this Sunday, Lindburgh had to work at DuPont. Buddy was confident that he could find a competitive driver at the Draper track to replace his brother and

he found him in Floyd Goins.

After the door rubbing action of that afternoon, the fans again filled the stands on April 22nd, hoping for a repeat performance. Gene Brown and Jimmy Griffin won the ten lap heat races and a out-of-towner, Melvin Brown, from Martinsville won the consolation race. The feature race had a few of the favorites to fall out but it did not diminish the intensity.

Melvin Brown was rock steady as he climbed into first place and held it to the end. Clarence Pickeral of Ridgeway clinched second place. Lindburgh Moore was back in the driver’s seat of his brother’s No.96 and pulled out a third place finish.

The next race on the 30th again brought a crowd hungry for action and as expected, they got it. Jimmy Griffin and Lindburgh Moore took the first two heat races setting them in the pole positions. Gene Brown took the consolation race. The top local talent had their fans thrilled and they stayed thrilled the whole race. Jimmy Griffin’s U2 was plagued by bad luck at the start of the season and he was frustrated not being able to come up to par with his prior year’s performance. This Sunday was the charm with the U2 performing flawlessly, surging to the front and keeping it for Griffin’s first win of the season.

The U2 was back. Lindburgh Moore could not match Griffin but secured second place by holding off Melvin Brown, winner from the week before.

The first race in May on the seventh again brought a good crowd. Melvin Brown and Jimmy Griffin captured the heat races and Harold Grubbs took the consolation race. A very hard fought battle between Gene

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This person will split their time between the Winston-Salem office and our Eden location. If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in a growing industry, an Associate position could be the position for you. BAYADA believes that our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. We want you to apply your energy and skills in this dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and become an integral part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care to our clients.

Responsibilities: The Qualified Professional/QP will: Provide superior customer service Focus on managing coordination of client services and emergent scheduling issues Manage your caseload while proactively growing it Track and update client goal progress Attend client plan meetings Build lasting relationships with clients, referral sources, payors and community organizations Recruit field staff to provide services for clients Develop strong, communicative relationships with the team Maintain effective fiscal management of your caseload by monitoring metrics QP will partner with Clinical Managers to provide supervision and support to field employees.

Knowledge of Rockingham County Preferred Qualifications for a Qualified Professional/QP: Status as a Qualified Professional or Developmental Disabilities Professional in accordance with state regulation is required Bachelor’s degree in a human service field with 2 years of full-time post-bachelor’s degree accumulated experience with individuals with developmental disabilities or Bachelor’s degree in a field other than human services with 4 years of full-time post-bachelor’s degree accumulated experience with individuals with developmental disabilities Have a passion for helping individuals with Developmental / Intellectual Disabilities Prior health care, home care and recruiting experience preferred Prior supervisory experience Demonstrated record of successfully taking on increased responsibility (goal achievement) Ambition to grow and advance beyond current position Strong interpersonal, PC and communication skills (phone marketing and data entry ability)

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 • Has shown a dedication to sportsmanship and the outdoors in Rockingham County, • Contributed to conservation and wildlife or been involved in education of related outdoor activities.

Online applications may be done via their website at rc.municipalcms.com/forms.aspx?fid=672 or a printed copies of the nomination form will be available at the Information Desk in the lobby of the Governmental Center, 371 NC 65, in Wentworth.

Feed.Rockingham Untied together for Hunger Neighbors sharing Food, Hope, and Thanksgiving in Rockingham County The goal of Feed.Rockingham is to provide Thanksgiving meal boxes for 2500 pre-qualified food-insecure families in our county.

The boxes will contain a box of instant potatoes, cans of gravy, vegetables, and yams. Cranberry Sauce or Cranberries, Stuffing mix, a bag of marshmallows, Biscuit or Roll mix, nonperishables dessert items and turkey or alterantate meat item.

Food as well as monetary donations will be accepted at all Chamber locations throughout the county.

Sponsors of this event include all three Chambers of Commerce and Wright Printing (Eden & Madison), Bridgestone, and Wal-mart of Mayodan. For more information call any chamber office or email feed.rockingham@gmail.com

Kickoff Holidays with a Nighttime PJ Party at county libraries The public library is sponsoring Pajama Story Time for the whole family at four branches in November featuring story teller, magician and sometime pirate “Pirate Jim is Magic”.

Each program starts at 7:00 p.m. On Thursday, November 3 the program is at the Eden Public Library, 598 South Pierce Street. On Monday, November 7 the program is at the Reidsville Library, 204 West Morehead Street. On Thursday, November 17 the program is at the Holland Center at Stoneville Public Library, 201 East Main Street. On Monday, November 21 the program is at the Madison Mayodan Public Library, 611 Burton Street.

The programs are co-sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries.

Bring your library card and camera. Wear your jammies (or your pirate costume). Come ready to kick off the holidays at your public library.

Fellow Carolinians need our help Contributions are still needed for the North Carolina Community Foundation’s statewide Disaster Relief Fund, which was re-activated in October to support recovery efforts related to Hurricane Matthew in North Carolina, according to Grants Chair Rodney E. Martin, who is also a member of the NCCF statewide board.

The fund will support nonprofits with programs that can help hurricane and flood victims included in affected areas of central and eastern North Carolina. NCCF’s affiliate foundation board members serving these regions will work with NCCF’s statewide Grants Committee to make grants decisions based on their knowledge of local needs.

“The flooding that accompanied Hurricane Matthew created a prolonged disaster of epic proportions,” said NCCF CEO Jennifer Tolle Whiteside. “Many communities will be rebuilding for years to come.”

Tolle Whiteside said that NCCF’s affiliate foundations and statewide Grants Committee will ensure that contributions collected for the NCCF Disaster Relief Fund are effectively distributed to nonprofit organizations serving North Carolina’s victims of storms and flooding. No portion of the NCCF’s Disaster Relief Fund will be used for the Foundation’s administrative or operational expenses. The Foundation also encourages this practice

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Race Track Continued from Page 30 Brown and Melvin Brown ensued with Melvin holding on to the last lap to win his second race of the season.

Melvin Brown from Martinsville was friends with Pete Ferguson and the 711 team from Collinsville. Pete Ferguson was able to advise and help Melvin in his racing endeavors.

Melvin had built a strong running Chrysler and was also a pretty good driver. Melvin’s No.300 was turning some heads as it steadily made its way to the top. Melvin Brown raced for a few years, then hung it up to become a Henry County Sheriff.

Melvin Brown met an untimely end while on duty. While transporting a prisoner, he was involved in a head-on crash in

North Carolina.

Lillard and Mitchell were buoyed by the success of the start of the season. Some of the attendance at the races was easily at two-thirds capacity and the races had become something to talk about every Monday. The Leaksville News also started to pick up more stories on racing.

Appearing on the same page in the Sports section were articles about Perk Brown and Carl Burris winning with modifieds at Bowman Gray Stadium and articles about Bi-State. With Mother’s Day and the 4th of July holidays approaching, how could Lillard spice up these special days with events to keep the people’s interest up?

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Smith marks one Bucket List item off list Bryan Smith achieved his goal this year winning the GNC1 Championship for his first time. He has placed 2nd many times, but first was the ultimate. Bryan is a well known figure in motorcycle racing circles. His connection to Rockingham County is strong, even though he is now living in Flint, Michigan.

Even the fact that he finished 2nd in the final race to the Championship, he kept his fans captivated in the season-long battle for the points toward his goal of #1 in the HarleyDavidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines Championship.

Riding his #42 Crosley/Howerton Kawasaki Ninja 650 he gave it all he had for his first Grand National Championship. The winner receives the #1 Plate to ride with in the following season and he is planning on keeping it on his cycle for a long time, God willing, by winning more championships in the following years.

He offers many thanks to all the fans, friends and everybody that’s been behind him from the time he was five years old and got riding in his blood. He had a lot of friends and family out at

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the race including his whole team. “ It means so much to have them all here supporting me,” he beamed.

Bryan is the son of Barry & Laurie Wilson Smith, presently of Michigan, Grandparents were the late Philip and Judith Dehart Wilson of Eden. He also has a good number of aunts, uncles and cousins throughout Rockingham County and Eden.

Aunt Susan Howell explained “We are so proud of him. This is his life’s work. He has been riding since he was 5 years old and won GN1 and Junior Divisions throughout the years.” This GNC1 Championship has been his goal for years. Featured in Cycle News for his accomplishments, Bryan Smith has a huge following in the area, nationally and worldwide in the cycling community.

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The Hamster and the Frog A mangy looking guy walks into a very classy restaurant and orders a steak. The waitress says: "I'm sorry, but I don't think you can pay for your meal." The guy admits, "You're right. I don't have any money, but if I show you something you haven't seen before, will you give me my supper?"

The waitress, both curious and compassionate, says, "Only if what you show me isn't risque."

"Deal!" says the guy and reaches into his coat pocket and pulls out a hamster. He puts the hamster on the ground and it runs across the room, directly to a piano. The hamster then proceeds to climb up the piano, and starts playing Gershwin songs.

The waitress says, "You're right. I've never seen anything like that before.

That hamster is truly good on the piano." The guy sits back and enjoys a fine steak supper with all the trimmings.

Shortly thereafter, he asks the waitress, "Can I have a piece of that fine blueberry pie I see on the dessert cart over there?" "Only if you got another miracle up your sleeve", says the waitress. The guy reaches into his coat again and pulls out a frog. He puts the frog on the table, and the frog starts to sing up a storm!

A stranger from a nearby table runs over to the guy and offers him $300 for the frog. The guy says "It's a deal." He takes the three hundred and gives the stranger the frog. The stranger runs out of the restaurant with dollar signs in his eyes and a big smile on his face.

The waitress says to the guy "Are you some kind of nut? You sold a singing frog for $300? It must have been worth millions!"

"No", says the guy. "The hamster is also a ventriloquist."

How Many Dogs Does It Take How Many Dogs Does It Take to Change A Light Bulb?

Golden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside worrying about a stupid burned out bulb?

Border Collie: Just one. And then I'll replace any wiring that's not up to code.

Dachshund: You know I can't reach that stupid lamp!

Rottweiler: Make me.

Boxer: Who cares? I can still play with my squeaky toys in the dark.

Lab: Oh, me, me!!!!! Pleeeeeeeeeze let me change the light bulb! Can I? Can I? Huh? Huh? Huh? Can I? Pleeeeeeeeeze, please, please, please!

German Shepherd: I'll change it as soon as I've led these people from the dark, check to make sure I haven't missed any, and make just one more perimeter patrol to see that no one has tried to take advantage of the situation.

Jack Russell Terrier: I'll just pop it in while I'm bouncing off the walls and furniture.

Old English Sheep Dog: Light bulb? I'm sorry, but I don't see a light bulb?

Chihuahua: Yo quiero Taco Bulb.

Pointer: I see it, there it is, there it is, right there ...

Greyhound: It isn't moving. Who cares?

Australian Shepherd: First, I'll put all the light bulbs in a little circle .

Poodle: I'll just blow in the Border Collie's ear and he'll do it. By the time he finishes rewiring the house, my nails will be dry.

The Cat's Answer: Dogs do not change light bulbs. People change light bulbs. So, the real question is: How long will it be before I can expect some light, some dinner, and a massage?

The Truth About Dad One summer evening during a violent thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, "Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?"

The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. "I can't, dear," she said.

"I have to sleep with Daddy."

A long silence was broken at last by his shaky little voice: "The big sissy."

Ten Hilarious Jokes for Nerds 1 - I’m reading a book on anti-gravity. I can’t put it down.

2 - The past, the present and the future all walk into a bar at the same time. It was tense.

3 - A neutron walks into a bar and orders a drink. When the barman gives it to him, he asks, “How much?” The barman replies, “For you - no charge.”

4 - I have a new theory on inertia but it doesn’t seem to be gaining momentum.

5 - Argon walks into a bar. The bartender says, “We don’t serve noble gasses here!” Argon doesn’t react.

6 - Two atoms are walking along. One of the says: “Oh no! I think i lost an electron.” “Are you sure?” “Yes, I’m positive.”

7 - An infectious disease walks into a bar. The barman says, “We don’t serve your type here”, The disease replies, “Well you’re not a very good host.”

8 - There are 10 kinds of people in this world. Those who understand binary and those who don’t.

9 - A photon checks into a hotel. The bellhop asks if they can help with the luggage. The photon replies, “I don’t have any, I’m traveling light..”

10 - What does a subatomic duck say? Quark.

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Q: Why did the picture go to jail?

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Q: What do you call the sound a dog makes when it's choking on a piece of its owner's jewelry?

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The Beginning Of Life Employee Handbook In a recent Round-table Discussion Group the question was asked of the Ministerial Panel, at what point does life begin.

The Baptist Preacher spoke first and said "At conception, of course!".

The Presbyterian Minister said "No, no, it's certainly begins at birth".

The Catholic Priest tried to buffer the obvious argument point and suggested "Perhaps you're both wrong, and it's a compromise in that the fetus is not functional with a heartbeat until the third month".

They had to prod the Jewish Rabbi for his answer, and he finally leaned forward to his mike and spoke softly "All of my friends here are wrong.

Life begins when the last child leaves home, and the dog they left behind dies!!!".

Scientific Theory There was a scientist who was studying frogs. The scientist told the frog to jump, so the frog jumped, and he jumped 4 feet. So the scientist wrote in his notebook: a frog with 4 feet jumps 4 feet.

The scientist then cut of one leg.

He told the frog to jump, so the frog jumped. He jumped 3 feet. So the scientist wrote in his notebook: a frog with 3 feet jumps 3 feet.

The scientist then cut off one more leg. He told the frog to jump, so the frog jumped. He jumped 2 feet. So the scientist wrote in his notebook: a frog with 2 feet jumps 2 feet.

The scientist cut off one more leg.

He told the frog to jump, so the frog jumped. He jumped 1 foot. So the scientist wrote in his notebook: a frog with 1 foot jumps 1 foot.

The scientist cut off the last leg.

He told the frog jump, Jump, JUMP! But the frog did not move. So the scientist wrote in his notebook: a frog with no legs goes deaf.

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Q: What did the digital clock say to the grandfather clock? A: Look grandpa, no hands!

Sick Days - We will no longer accept a doctor’s statement as proof of sickness. If you are able to go to the doctor, you are able to come to work.

Personal Days - Each employee will receive 104 personal days a year.

They are called Saturday & Sunday.

Lunch Break - Skinny people get 30 minutes for lunch as they need to eat more, so that they can look healthy. Normal size people get 15 minutes for lunch to get a balanced meal to maintain their average figure. Fat people get 5 minutes for lunch, because thats all the time needed to drink a Slim Fast.

Dress Code - It is advised you come to work dressed according to your salary. If we see you wearing $350 Prada sneakers, and carrying a $600 Gucci Bag, we assume you are doing well financially and therefore you do not need a raise. If your dress poorly, you need to learn to manage your money better, so that you may buy nicer clothes, and therefor you do not need a raise. If you dress in-between, your are right where you need to be and therefore you do not need a raise.

Bereavement Leave - There is no excuse for missing work. There is nothing you can do for dead friends, relatives, or co-workers. Every effort should be made to have non-employees attend to the arrangements. In rare cases where employee involvement is necessary, the funeral should be scheduled in the late afternoon. We will be glad to allow you to work through your lunch hour and subsequently leave one hour early.

Restroom Use - Entirely too much time is being spent in the restroom.

There is now a strict 3 minute time limit in the stalls. At the end of three minutes, an alarm will sound, the toilet paper roll will retract, the stall door will open and a picture will be taken. After your second offense, your picture will be posted on the company bulletin board under the “Chronic Offenders” category.

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Test Tubes We have two test tubes here," said the professor of IVF studies from Monash University. "They contain two carefully synthesised ingredients that we can now use to create human life. Solution A is a genitically engineered copy of all the ingredients in the female ovum, while Solution B replicates the active ingredients in male spermatozoa.

"If I mix them in this aseptic glass container a new human life will be conceived. Now any questions?"

"Could you possibly give us a demonstration?" asked an awed member of the audience.

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Dinosaur Bones Some tourists in the Chicago Museum of Natural History are marveling at the dinosaur bones. One of them asks the blonde guard, 'Can you tell me how old the dinosaur bones are?'

The guard replies, 'They are 3 thousand, four years, and six months old.'

'That's an awfully exact number,' says the tourist. 'How do you know their age so precisely?'

The guard answers, 'Well, the dinosaur bones were three million years old when I started working here, and that was four and a half years ago!'

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Royalty Health & WellnessCongratulations!

Alicia Parker, owner of this Eden business, won the Young Entrepreneur Award at the Rural Center Assembly in late September of this year. She has 30 employees and is one of the major home healthcare companies in Rockingham County serving 35 clients, according to the award information.

McDonald’s The new Mc Donald’s will be completed within 90-120 days of demolition. It will feature a double drive-thru window and Mc Café.

Leaksville Nighttime Christmas Parade Don’t miss the annual parade that starts on Friday, November 25th at 6:00pm on Washington Street and extends down King’s Hwy ending at Kingsway Plaza.

There will be professional floats, creative floats, lots of emergency vehicles and Santa Claus. Sweet Revenge Bakery will be serving hot chocolate and their delicious treats.

Salon 209 This newest Eden beauty salon is located at 209 The Boulevard.

Call 336-552-5887 for info.

Millie’s Attic-New Business This new business is located at 640 Washington St. in the Historic Eden Downtown and sells furniture and jewelry.

House of Health Fall and winter weather are coming. Stop by Eden’s House of Health at 641 Washington Street to find out how you can keep yourself healthy this year. Marty and Deetra are always able to provide a wealth of information on proper diet, supplements and herbal remedies. Call 336-6231002 for more information.

Simply the Best—Coming Soon A new florist/gift shop will open in the former Grogan’s Center location soon. The owners of Bunnie’s Florist will move their business there in the fall of this year. They will also add gift and other items. Watch this column for more information.

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President Signs Tillis-Carper Eugenics Compensation Legislation Into Law

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The Treatment of Certain Payments in Eugenics Compensation Act will now protect living eugenics victims receiving compensation payments by excluding their payments from being used in determining eligibility for, or the amount of, federal safety net benefits.

In October President Obama signed S. 1698, the Treatment of Certain Payments in Eugenics Compensation Act into law, which will help protect living eugenics victims receiving compensation payments by excluding their payments from being used in determining eligibility for, or the amount of, federal safety net programs such as Medicaid, Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, Supplemental Security Income, and SSI-Disabled. The legislation was authored by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Tom Carper (D-DE), and co-sponsored by Senators Richard Burr (R-NC), Mark Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).

Without this law, eugenics victims who receive compensation payments could have had their federal safety net benefits reduced or their eligibility eliminated altogether.

State-run eugenics and compulsory sterilization laws victimized more than 60,000 Americans in 33 states from the 1920s to the 1970s. State governments often targeted specific groups for sterilization, including unmarried women, AfricanAmericans, and children from poor families.

In 2013, Tillis, then the

North Carolina Speaker of the House, partnered with State Rep. Larry Womble to break through longstanding political gridlock in order to make North Carolina the first state in the nation to compensate the victims of its staterun eugenics program. In 2014, more than 200 North Carolina victims were awarded their first compensation payment of approximately $20,000 each.

Recently, victims received their second eugenics compensation payment, worth an additional $15,000 each.

Last year, Virginia became the second state to pass legislation compensating the victims of a state-run eugenics program.

Virginia will award $25,000 to each individual who was involuntarily sterilized and is still alive as of February 1, 2015.

“The victims of North Carolina’s eugenics program have already endured so much throughout their lives, and this law will help protect them by ensuring their restitution payments will not negatively impact their eligibility for federal safety net benefits,” said Senator Thom Tillis. “I also hope this law will increase the American public’s awareness of a dark and shameful chapter in our nation’s history that resulted in the sterilization of American citizens against their will. The subsequent fight for justice would not have been possible without the unrelenting activism of leaders like former state Rep. Larry Womble. We are a better as a people, a state and a nation for acknowledging the sins of the past and fighting for justice on behalf of the victims.”

“People who’ve been sub-

jected to horrifying sterilization practices as a result of misguided eugenics programs have already had to live with unfathomable loss and hardship,” said Senator Tom Carper. “These individuals shouldn’t be penalized for compensation funds that they have received for their suffering, especially because it can never repair the pain they’ve had to endure.

I’m proud that Congress came together across party lines to approve this important effort to ensure that no person loses important federal benefits because they received this type of compensation.”

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Moving on

by Jean Ann Anderson-Wood

Where are your memories stored?

Throughout life we these tangible memomake memories. We ries. reminisce of early years When it’s time and our childhood home. to sell your home, all We reach adulthood and those memories premove to a rented house cious to you, become or apartment and memoclutter in the eyes of ries are made as we a potential buyer. As embark on careers and painful as it may be, Jean Ann save money for our you have to box up Anderson-Wood your treasures and own home. Our family grows and the first toss a few items to home is traded for a new, larger make room for another family home with a bigger back yard and their “about to be created” and space for more memories. memories.

The homes all differ but they Today’s home buyers need a have one thing in common. Our clean slate so they can imagine home is a place memories are where to store their memories. made.

Your cherished things can overYou might have memories whelm them. They need your of bringing your first born child help to visualize your house as home from the hospital or baktheir future home. ing cookies with your grandAre you planning to put child. Holidays and celebrations your home on the market? Let are traditional times when memme help with ideas and suggesories are made. Your house tions for packing memories to holds these memories, from make your house a mirror of the watching your child take his first buyer’s vision. We’ll work steps to summertime backyard together to make your house a cookouts and homework sessions blank canvas, ready and willing at the kitchen table. to store memories for its next Memories are important so family. we collect mementos from our Jean Ann Anderson-Wood is experiences, like seashells from a NC REALTOR® with Five the honeymoon or a family Star Realty. If you need assisphoto taken on the same beach tance with selling or buying a many years later. A piece of arthome, or have a real estate queswork made in a class at RCC or tion or topic idea for her next a mounted deer head from a column, you may contact her at hunting trip remind us of hobjeanwoodineden@gmail.com or bies and good times with friends. 336-453-3232.

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Pocketbook Plant The pocket book plant flowers look like colorful pouches.

Purchase the plant in early spring to brighten up the home. It is a annual plant which dies after flowering. This plant is small and compact. About 6 2/8 inches tall.

It has many pouch like flowers in shades of red, brown and yellow with no scent. A spot with plenty of light is best but direct sunlight must be avoided. This plant should never dry out, but it should not be over watered to the point of sogginess either. Fertilize once a week. Trim off withered leaves and flowers. Trimming the stems back a little will extend the flowering period. Trim off any dark brown leaves or flowers.

This is the most eye-catching of all the spring flowering plants. After buying one or more of these colorful plants, though, choose a place for it carefully. It cannot take direct sunlight or drafts and the soil in the pot must never be allowed to dry out com-

Pa Won't Like It It seems a farm boy accidentally overturned his wagon load of corn.

The farmer who lived nearby heard the noise. "Hey Willis!!" the farmer yelled. "Forget your troubles. Come in with us. Then I'll help you get the wagon up."

"That's mighty nice of you, " Willis answered, "but I don't think Pa would like me to."

"Awe, come on," the farmer insisted.

"Well okay," the boy finally agreed, and added, "But Pa won't like it."

After a hearty dinner, Willis thanked his host. "I feel a lot better now, but I know Pa is going to be real upset."

"Don't be foolish !" the neighbour said with a smile. "By the way, where is he?"

"Under the wagon."

Why Local Matters It is hard to imagine a more difficult time than when a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Navigating through the maze of new information, physician appointments, and treatment options is so overwhelming.

During this time, Hospice of Rockingham County wants families to be able to select a hospice with confidence.

It is our experience at Hospice of Rockingham County that many families do not realize that there is more than one hospice from which to choose. We certainly believe that patients and families have a right to choose and we want them to be fully informed. Patients and families need to understand that services and quality of care provided differ greatly from hospice to hospice. So, what makes Hospice of Rockingham County different from the rest?

HRC is the only full service hospice with an office located in the county, HRC is a free-standing non-profit hospice with a 29 year history of caring for patients in Rockingham and surrounding counties A Medicare-certified hospice, HRC provides care in the patient’s private residence as well as our 8 bed Hospice Home HRC chooses to be accredited

by ACHC and has achieved Deemed Status. Accreditation is optional but serves as an addi-

tional quality measure to our patients and families Hospice of Rockingham County has never turned away a patient in 29 years due to the patient having no insurance or financial means to pay for services. They rovides physical, emotional, and spiritual support through an interdisciplinary team including nurses, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and the hospice physician.

HRC is available to patients and families 24 hours a day HRC’s on-call (after hours) response time is 10-15 minutes by phone or within an hour if a visit is needed. A registered nurse is always on call nights, weekends, and holidays.

HRC only utilizes a local pharmacy and local medical equipment companies and has contracts with all of the skilled nursing facilities in the county and hospitals in Eden, Reidsville, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem.

HRC has virtual hospice beds at Annie Penn Hospital HRC is the only hospice in the county that is a partnering agency with the Rockingham County United Way HRC provides grief and bereavement support to the community at large (at no charge), regardless of a previous connection to the organization HRC partners with the local

school system to provide a free grief camp for children HRC is involved in the community through membership and involvement in chambers of commerce, civic organizations, and charitable organizations.

Because a “hospice referral” can feel rather generic, when faced with needing end-of-life care and support for a loved one, caregivers should know they always have a choice. And even if they are not given choices, the caregiver should always be allowed to request their preferred provider.

Hospice of Rockingham County strives to provide the highest quality end-of-life care possible for Rockingham County citizens and their families. HRC has had the privilege and honor to care for more than 8,100 patients since 1987. Additional information about the programs and services available may be found on HRC’s website at www.hospiceofrockinghamcounty.com HRC wants the community to know that we are available as a source of information on end-oflife questions and issues as well as a grief and bereavement resource. When caring matters most – make sure it’s Hospice of Rockingham County.

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pletely. The blooms resemble small pouches, and the colors and patterns can vary. They can be plain, spotted or tiger stripes and can be in any shade of yellow, red, orange or reddish brown.

This plant is originally from Chile where there are both annual and perennial varieties. They can even grow as low, woody bushes.

The most commonly grown variety is the hardy annual, which is popular as a house plant.

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Bruce Price, owner of Iron Eagle, now located at 217 W. Meadow Rd, Eden, just celebrated with a ribbon cutting in late September. The new buidling (14,800 sf) houses the tire and wheel services, body shop and general repair shop. The business offers complete Tire & Wheel Services, laser alignments, inspections, service Transmissions, brakes, rotors, shocks struts, and offers Radiator flushes, tune-ups and diagnostics, batteries, alternators, starters as well as minor engine repair. Call 336-623-5020 for more.

Randy Hunt, President of the Eden Chamber of Commerce spoke at the Eden Kiwanis Club as a guest of Kiwanian Preston Price. Randy spoke on the current efforts of the Eden Chamber. “We are excited about our membership growth, the progress of the Berry Hill Mega Park, and no more uncertainty of the intention to sell the brewery. Our Get Fit Eden program has been wildly successful and we are looking forward to Eden’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2017. We appreciate the Eden Kiwanis hard work with the 4th of July. I’m looking forward to your pancake supper.

I haven’t missed it many years.”

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Douglass Elementary Students study architectural design concepts

Washington Street Art Project During their fall semester at Douglass Elementary School, 196 first through third grade students (6-9 years of age) studying basic Color, Texture, & Architectural Design concepts have worked in small teams to create individual replicas of each of the buildings, shops, store-

fronts, and a home, from the Patrick Street intersection all the way down to Bridge Street. They worked under the direction of their teacher Bret Hart.

This effort resulted in fun conversations in class about various area businesses familiar to the children. During this activity, the children began to notice and point-out new details to Mr. Hart about Historic Leaksville.

Some mentioned having asked to be taken on a walk with their parents to get a better look at the buildings.

The plan is to showcase their renderings at the November 4th Art Crawl that will take place on Washington Street between

2:00pm and 5:00pm.

“I want to thank Tom Barbour of Barbour Studio & Gallery for generously taking numerous photographs for my students to reference and use while making their replicas, Kelly Dickerson of The Rack for helping facilitate a place to exhibit, and Eden’s Own Journal for helping to publicize the students’ work,” stated Hart.

For more information on the art project, contact Hart at 336627-4020 or for the Art Crawl contact Kelly Dickerson of The Rack Clothing Boutique at 336623-7223.

Wenworth--RCC hosted 150 high school seniors from across the county today for a GEAR UP Senior Day. Students learned about the RCC admissions process, financial aid, and support services that are available for students. Campus tours and demonstrations in Industrial Technologies, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Health Sciences, and Fine Arts areas were available for the students.

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Notice of Discharge of Untreated Sewage A sanitary sewer overflow was reported to have occurred at the City of Eden’s Covenant Branch Pump Station on Saturday October 8th, 2016 at 1:25 PM. The overflow continued for 10 hours and 29 minutes and ceased by 11:54 PM the same day. An estimated volume of 52,000 gallons of untreated sewage flowed into Covenant Branch. The cause of the overflow was inflow and infiltration from rainwater.

A sanitary sewer overflow was reported to have occurred at the City of Eden’s Railroad Pump Station on Saturday October 8th, 2016 at 1:45 PM. The overflow continued for 12 hours and 0 minutes and ceased by 1:45 AM October 9th, 2016, the next day. An estimated volume of 24,000 gallons of untreated sewage flowed into Dry Creek. The cause of the overflow was inflow and infiltration from rainwater.

A sanitary sewer overflow was reported to have occurred at the City of Eden’s Meadowgreens Pump Station on Saturday October 8th, 2016 at 4:35 PM. The overflow continued for 7 hours and 52 minutes and ceased by 12:27 AM October 9th, 2016, the next day.

An estimated volume of 24,000 gallons of untreated sewage flowed into Moir Branch. The cause of the overflow was inflow and infiltration from rainwater.

This notice was required by North Carolina General Statutes, Article 21 Chapter 143.215.C. For more information, contact Water and Sewer Construction Projects Manager, Mark Bullins.

Mark Bullins Water and Sewer Construction Projects Manager P. O. Box 70 Eden, North Carolina 27289 Telephone: (336) 627-4688-ext 105

Complete Auto Sales, owned by John & Deborah Avery of Eden, recently held their official ribbon cutting ceremony with the Chamber of Commerce. The Ribbon was cut by Mayor Wayne Tuggle of Eden. This new business includes car sales, repair and maintenance as well as Limo and Van service. For more detail call 336-623-3040 or visit their new location at 311 S. Van Buren Rd., Eden. Hours are 9-6 Monday Friday and 9-3 Saturdays.

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Local businesses and County Employees show appreciation for Law Enforcement and Emergency Services On October 5th Rockingham County Government honored and thanked Law Enforcement and Emergency Services staff. The County Attorney and her team took fruit baskets, sausage biscuits, pizzas and thank-you gifts to Law Enforcement and Emergency Services staff.

Special thanks to the following local businesses for their support: Fursty's Pizza, Reidsville; Marco's Pizza, Reidsville; Pizza Hut, Reidsville, Papa John's, Reidsville; Elizabeth's Pizza, Wentworth; Carmela's Pizza, Reidsville; Mom's Kitchen, Wentworth; Lowes Foods, Reidsville; and Food Lion, Reidsville (two locations).

These efforts are a result of the official resolution passed by the Rockingham

County Board of Commissioners at the Sept.

6th meeting in Wentworth resolving “Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Appreciation Week” as the first week of October in Rockingham County.

The resolutions states: “Law Enforcement and Emergency Services put on their badges and go to work to protect the lives and property of Rockingham County residents, thereby choosing to expose themselves to known and unknown dangers on a daily basis.”

County Commissioners encouraged “citizens to show their respect and gratitude for those who carry out the critical role of protecting and ensuring public safety for us all.”

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School Is Cool!

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 30

Every hero has a story and students at South End Elementary enjoy their media center decorated in superheroes. On September 23, students and staff were excited to participate in "Dress like your Favorite Superhero Day" to encourage and promote reading for all students at South End.

Rockingham County Middle School Jr. Beta Club Sponsors a Backpack Food Drive The Jr. Beta Club at Rockingham County Middle School (RCMS) participates in several service projects throughout the school year. These projects are beneficial to the students, the school and the community. During September and October, club members organized and conducted a Backpack Food Drive to support the school's Backpack Weekend Program. Backpacks are filled with nutritious foods that are individually packaged, shelf-stable and easy to prepare. This program is designed to make sure students in need have enough food to make it through the weekend. The RCMS Backpack Program currently serves approximately 30 students. During this school-wide event, students competed by homerooms to collect an assortment of food items. Beta Club members collected the food and kept a daily tally for each homeroom. The top homeroom at each grade level was treated to an ice cream party. Winning homerooms were: Ms. Myers in Grade 6 with 207 items, Mrs. Perkinson in Grade 7 with 198 items and Mrs. Rakestraw in Grade 8 with 388 items. Thanks to all RCMS students, parents and staff who contributed to the RCMS food pantry.

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among local recipient agencies.

NCCF’s disaster relief grants are generally aimed toward helping to solve unmet needs, Tolle Whiteside said. “We do not compete with those ‘boots on the ground’ organizations established to raise funds for immediate needs, but rather concentrate on helping with rebuilding efforts and other issues that remain when these organizations are gone,” she said.

Donations can be made online through the NCCF website via the “Give Now” button or under the “Giving” tab at nccommunityfoundation.org or by downloading a contribution form from the site and mailing or faxing it to NCCF offices. (The fax number is 919-827-0749.) The form or checks can be mailed to NCCF at 3737 Glenwood Ave., Suite 460, Raleigh, NC 27612.

Please designate your gift for “Hurricane Matthew Disaster Relief.” All gifts are tax-deductible.

For more information visit nccommunityfoundation.org, contact the NCCF headquarters office in Raleigh at 919-8284387 or email questions to info@nccommunityfoundation.org.

About NCCF The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has made more than $116 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $222 million in assets, NCCF sustains 1,200 endowments established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. NCCF partners with affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance across the state. An important component of NCCF’s mission is to ensure that rural philanthropy has a voice at local, regional and national levels. For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org and Facebook and follow on LinkedIn and Twitter @NCCF.

Animal Shelter’s 5th Annual Home for the Holidays Saturday, December 17, 2016, 1p.m to 5p.m. Special Guest Santa Claus! Santa will be here taking pictures with your pets and children with picture packages starting at $15.00 & up.

Adoption Specials: Dogs: $40 & Cats: $15 Vaccine Clinic: Rabies – $5.00 Distemper/Parvo - $5.00 FVRCP- $5.00 While Supplies Last Christmas Vendors - As always lots of vendors here for your Christmas shopping needs! Arts, Crafts, Baked Goods, Produce, Jewelry, Animal Apparel, Dog Snacks, Wood Working, Pottery, Candles & Scents, & SO MUCH MORE! Animal Caricature Artist.

State Board of Elections Statement on Security at Polling Places The State Board of Elections is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all voters. Security at polling places is primarily the responsibility of county elections officials in coordination with local law enforcement.

Aware of heightened security concerns this election season, the State Board of Elections office has taken steps to ensure the safety of voters, observers and poll workers during the voting process.

The agency is in communication with state law enforcement officials to share information regarding election laws, including the requirement that advocacy groups stay within designated electioneering areas outside the voting place. The State Board is issuing guidance regarding conduct expected of individuals outside voting locations throughout early voting and on Election day. That guidance will be posted on the board’s website, www.ncsbe.gov.

“The State Board of Elections is dedicated to ensuring that voters have a safe, positive experience at early voting sites and on Election Day,” said Kim Westbrook Strach, executive director of the State Board of Elections. “As the 2016 general election approaches, we encourage everyone to help us ensure that all North Carolinians are treated with courtesy and respect at the polls.”

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School Is Cool!

The rain couldn't stop these Williamsburg Elementary Wildcats from utilizing their walking classrooms! The students walked inside while listening to a lesson on mp3 players. Discussion and activities then revolved around the lesson topic the students listened to.

On October 1, 2016, Monroeton Elementary held their first service project of the school year. Parents, staff, students and community members came together to beautify Monroeton Elementary School. Trees were planted around the school, flowers were planted in beautiful planters, and awesome fall decorations now greet all who walk through the front doors. Reidsville Middle art students, under the direction of RMS art teacher Michelle Witt, even helped by creating a directional sign that is now in front of the school. The Mustang community pride is shining through this fall.

Key named Female Gildan Scholar Athlete McMichael STEM students in CTE (Career & Technology Education) advanced studies are creating a pop up book for the TSA (Technology Student Association) competition "Children's Stories".

Cadet Fish graduates from 77th Tar Heel Girls State Session Morehead High School Army JROTC Cadet Destiny Fish recently graduated from 77th Consecutive Session of Tar Heel Girls State Morehead High School Army JROTC Cadet Destiny Fish reported to Catawba College on June 12-18, 2016

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Sponsored by Gildan Activewear, the Gildan Scholar Athletes of the Year Award is given to one male and one female Rockingham County Schools' high school senior that has played at least 2 sports his/her junior and senior year, made all-conference twice during their junior and/or senior year, maintained at least a 3.5

seeking an understanding of the responsibilities of citizenship. At the annual event, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of North Carolina, several hundred girls from across North Carolina, all high school juniors who are academically in the top third of their class, participated in a week long “handson” approach to learning how learned will allow these young state and local governments ladies to become more involved function. in the civic opportunities offered “American Legion Auxiliary them at all levels in future”.

Tar Heel Girls State gives the After being citizens the opportuniselected as Mayor, ty to create their own Cadet Fish was governments for their involved in preparing cities and state. They a city charter while created political parties conducting city activiand platforms, wrote ties including estabbills and debated them lishing a party platin their legislative form, researching, branches and with writing bills and resDestiny Fish elected officials.” olutions for the Girls Commission Chair State Legislature.

Barbie Creech said.

She was thrilled with the oppor“The leadership skills they tunity to meet guest speakers Secretary of State, Elaine Marshall, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, June Atkinson, and Catawba College President, Brien Lewis.

While the Girls State Program is held in every state in the nation, North Carolina is the only state in the country to have had Girls State for 77 consecutive years, according to Commission Chair Barbie Leaksville-Spray Creech. The program is an Elementary Americanism project of the kindergarten American Legion Auxiliary and students enjoy a Cadet Fish was sponsored and day of fun and nominated by the William learning at the Johnson Post Unit #534 pumpkin patch!

American Legion Auxiliary of Eden.

Carson Key with the Gildan Scholarship Trophy that is housed at Rockingham County High and her individual and school recognition plaques. unweighted GPA and must not have been ejected from an athletic contest during their junior or senior year. Additionally, Carson was ranked number one in her 2016 graduating class.

Carson is continuing her studies at NC State University.

William Dabbs, Class of

2016 at Morehead High, was named the 2016 Male Gildan Scholar Athlete of the Year. He was recognized at the July 18 Board of Education Meeting.

William is continuing his studies at NC State University

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Draper Elementary recently had a special visit from two Draper High School alumni, Vance Reece and Elise Capicotto. They were in the first graduating class of 1943, 73 years ago!

They toured the school and commented that the curtains in the gym, the floors and the lockers were the same when they were students. During the early 40’s, due to World War II, there was a shortage of chemicals. This caused making pictures a challenge and they were never able to have school portraits. The proud alumni were thrilled to visit the school and have their pictures taken around the school.

The current Draper Elementary students were also excited to have these special visitors. Mr. Reece spoke to a group of students saying, "Don't ever sell yourself short; believe in yourself.

Believe that you can do anything you want to. It takes hard work. You can start right now if you are not already doing it."

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The Senior Scoop Fun Activities at Senior Centers throughout Rockingham County

Garden of Eden Senior Center 508 Orchard Ave, Eden - Call 627-4711

• Corn Hole - Every Thursday at 11:00 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center • Friends Club – Meetings are held every Tuesday at 10. On the 4th Tuesday of the month we have a lunch outing, so we meet at 11 or earlier depending on where we are going for lunch.

• Exercise with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-9:00 inside. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights.

• Legal Aid will be on the second Thursday of each month. You must call 1-800-951-2257 or 336398-1731 to make an appointment.

• Walking Group – Morgan Road Track from 8:00 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

• Play Mah Jongg – Thursdays at 11:00. Learn or play. Schedule varies, call before coming.

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

• Hand and Foot – Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 on Tuesdays • Pickle ball- Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We play every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9:30 at Mill Ave. Recreation Center • Computer - come use the computer lab. Help is available by appointment.

• Acrylic Paint Class – Thursdays 9:30-11 $6 per session • Water color paint class – Wednesdays or Fridays 9:30-12 $6 per session • Genealogy -Thursdays by appointment only • Open Craft time - Fridays at 1 pm bring your own craft or work on one we have. Call for information on what is available.

• Line Dance Class – Every other Monday (1st and 3rd Mondays) at the CB Hut. 10:15 • Quilt Guild – Meets at the Senior Center the second Thursday each month at 1:00

Reidsville Senior Center 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville Call 349-1088 • Flu Shot Clinic – Reidsville Senior Center 10/6/16 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. provided by the Rockingham County Health Department. Medicare will cover the cost of the shot. Anyone without health insurance may purchase the shot for $29.75.

• The Reidsville Senior Center, partnering with the NC SHIIP program, will offer assistance during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period. This runs from October 15th- December 7th. Please contact Melissa Guill at 336-394-4864 to schedule an appointment.

• The Reidsville Senior Center offers classes in line dancing, crochet, jewelry-making, painting, Phase 10, and Pickleball. If you are interested in participating in any of these activities, please contact Bunny Cardwell at

336-349-1088.

Madison / Mayodan Senior Center 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Inside Madison/Mayodan Rec. Dept. Building. Call 548-2789 -or- 548-9572

• SENIOR EXERCISE CLASSES (All exercise classes are FREE to SilverSneakers and Silver&Fit participants) Circuit- Monday & Wednesday @ 9:00am- $3.00 per class Staying Strong- Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 10:30am- FREE Zumba- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday @ 9:00am- $3.00 per class Chair- Tuesday @ 11:00am- FREE • Tai Chi for Arthritis- Thursday @ 10:30am- FREE • DANCE • Senior Tap- Monday @ 2:30pm- $30/month • Line Dance- Tuesday @ 10:30am- $2.00 per class • Shag- Tuesday @ 6:30pm (intermediate) & 7:30pm (beginner)- $7.50/class or $30/month • CARDS & GAMES • Dominoes- Monday from 1-4pm- FREE • Bridge- Wednesday from 9-11:30am- FREE • Hand & Foot- Wednesday from 1-4pm- FREE • Pickleball- Tuesday/Thursday/Friday from 8:30-10:30am- FREE

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

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Nov. 6. Daylight Savings Time Ends.

Nov. 8. Election Day. To exercise the duty and privilege of voting.

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Nov. 24. Thanksgiving Day. Celebrated as a day of giving thanks.

• Craft: Painting 1/2 Bushel Basket. Class will meet Nov. 9 from 9a.m.-12p.m. in the Annex. Supplies will be provided. Refreshments served. Call 336-637-8428 to register. $20. Instructor: Linda Wilson.

• Craft: Painting Snowman on Coffee Cup and Spoon. Class will meet Nov. 16 from 9a.m.-12p.m. in the Annex. Supplies will be provided. Refreshments will be served. $20. Instructor: Linda Wilson.

• Computer Class. Print Shop. Create your own project, calendar, clock face, etc. Class meets Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Main Building. Instructor: Linda Wilson.

• Southern Christmas Show. Charlotte Nov. 17. Enjoy the festive sights that make this a favorite holiday tradition. Leave at 8:30 a.m. with a stop at Cracker Barrel, Lexington (breakfast at your expense) expected return by 6 p.m. Cost $40 for van transportation & admission to be paid by Nov. 3.

Call 336-84-28 to register.

• Chatting with the Girls. Nov. 3 at 12 p.m. Call 336-637-8428 to register.

• Western Rockingham Skat Services. Want to take advantage of the convenient and economical transportation provided by Skat? visit www.rideskat.org / or call 336-347-2287.

• Line Dancing. Mondays in the Annex from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Cost $2/hour. Instructor is Donna Stone.

• Bingo. Tuesdays in the Annex from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Rook. Tuesdays, Main Building, from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Blood Pressure Screening. A nurse from ADTS will come to the Center for Active Retirement the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Blood pressure monitor is available • Senior Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 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 a.m. - 4 p.m. We use a variety of videos in the 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.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 38

American Red Cross November Blood Drive Schedule -Tuesday - 11/01/2016 - Woodmont/Mission First UMC @ Mission First Campus, 1520 South Scales St., Reidsville, Appt:www.redcrossblood.org Or Call Church Office 336-3498773 - 2pm-6:30pm -Thursday - 11/03/2016 - Eden YMCA, 301 South Kennedy Street, Eden - Appt:www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Eden Community - 2pm-6:30pm -Thursday - 11/03/2016 - First Baptist Church Reidsville, 409 South Main St., Reidsville - Appt:www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor Code: Reidsville Community - 11:30am-4pm -Friday - 11/04/2016 - Reidsville High School, 1901 South Park Drive, Reidsville - Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Reidsville HS or call School@336-349-6361 - 8:30am1:30pm -Friday - 11/04/2016 - American Red Cross, 3692 NC Hwy 14,Reidsville - Sponsored by Terminix - Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Reidsville - 10am-2:30pm -Tuesday - 11/08/2016 - Osborne Baptist Church, 326 East Stadium Drive, Eden - Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Osborne Baptist Or Call Sarah Stewart @336-637-7563 for appt. - 1pm-5:30pm -Monday - 11/21/2016 - Spray United Methodist Church, 803 Morgan Rd., Eden - Call Sue Ann Morris @ 336-635-8573 for appt. - 2pm-6pm -Tuesday - 11/29/2016 - Rockingham Community College Whitcomb Student Center, 484 County Home Road, Wentworth Appt:www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: RCC - 9am-1:30pm Please call the American Red Cross at 349-3434 if you have any questions. All Blood types needed – especially O+, O-, A- and B-

Estes named Grand Marshal of Draper Parade The 50th Annual Draper Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 11am.

Grand Marshal for this special Estes year will be retired teacher, Janice Wray Estes. Estes graduated from Appalachian State University in the spring of 1961 and began teaching at Draper Elementary School in the fall of that year. She taught grades 3 thourgh 6 unitl she retired in June of 1998 after teaching 37 years.

She was voted “Teacher of the Year” twice and advanced to be runner up fo the state title in 1977-78.

Estes always enjoyed taking students on field trips, working with science fairs and teaching different cultures while serving foods from these cultures. The first thing she would tell her students was “I don’t accept the word can’t, all I expect is for you to try your best.”

After retiring she continues to volunteer at Draper School and has been honored as county “Volunteer of the Year” multiple times.

She remains acive in teaching organizations such as North Carolina Association of Educators and Alpha Delta Kappa, as well as in Immanuel Friends Church working with young children.

She and husband Carlton have two daughters, Carla Porter and Angela Estes, as well as a grandson Brian Porter.

Organizers of the parade ask that you come out for a great time, enjoy the bands and floats, and show your appreciation to Grand Marshal Estes, too.

Parade line-up will begin at 9:30 am on Meadow Rd..

If you would like to participate in this year’s parade, please contact the Darper Christmas Parade Fund at 336-635-0237 or email draperparpade -@yahoo.com. Please RSVP by November 19th. There is no fee to enter the parade.

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H PAGE 44 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, NOVEMBER 2016

I stand for, and voted for: - LOWER TAXES, while balancing the state budget.

- MORE JOBS, cutting excessive taxes and regulations. BETTER EDUCATION for our students.

- BETTER PAY for our teachers and state employees.

- PROPERTY RIGHTS; reforming unfair annexation laws.

- State government spending within its means: a change from years of runaway taxes and spending.

- A fairer statewide sales tax distribution that brings millions of dollars more to our community annually.

- We LOWERED the GAS TAX, and KILLED the proposed VEHICLE MILEAGE TAX! - Protecting our SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS. - SUPPORTING our law enforcement officers, and OPPOSING illegal immigration and amnesty.

- Election integrity with common-sense VOTER ID. - MARRIAGE between one man and one woman.

- Restraining government from taking over our healthcare.

- Common-sense privacy and protection laws. We cannot bow to radical ideas that would force men and women, boys and girls to share locker rooms, showers, and private areas.

N.C. has 22,000 registered sex offenders. We must reject dangerous policies that defy common-sense and common decency. We must protect women and children.

North Carolina has moved in the right direction in so many areas under more common-sense, more conservative leadership since Republicans have been the majority party in state government. We simply cannot afford to return to the more liberal and job-crushing policies of the past.

I ask you to continue to stand with me, and I ask for your vote. May God guide, direct, and bless us.

About Bert Jones: - Married to Susan 25 years with two children.

- A lifelong local resident who shares our values.

- An active leader in the church and community.

- Family dentist and business owner since 1988.

- Our state representative since 2011.

Bert's community service has included 26 years in Kiwanis (Lt. Governor, and President in both Eden and Reidsville), the Free Clinic of Rockingham County, the RCBE countywide Bible program in schools, the county Board of Health, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, YMCA youth soccer coach, Upward youth basketball coach, and Scoutmaster. He has earned the God and Country award, and is an Eagle Scout.

The son of Janie and the late Herbert Jones, Bert has one sister, Donna. She and her husband Tim Talley are also lifelong county residents.



Bert Jones

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Stand up for America.

Vote Republican.

Under Republican leadership: - North Carolina has the fastest growing economy in the United States.

- 350,000 new jobs since 2013.

- Moved from the highest unemployment in the South and 5th worst in the nation, to better than the national average.

- $10 billion in citizens' tax relief since 2011.

- The prior liberal leadership left us with the South's highest taxes and a $3 billion budget deficit. Now we have lower taxes and balanced budgets with surpluses.

- The nonpartisan Tax Foundation has improved our jobs climate rank from 46th to 11th, the best improvement ever.

- North Carolina is #1 in the nation in our employment ranking improvement.

The reported unemployment rate: Jan. 2011 - Rockingham County 13.3% Aug. 2016 - Rockingham County 5.5% (U.S. Dept. of Labor statistics) - A Republican led Board of Commissioners has reined in property taxes and spending that used to grow at unsustainable rates.

Republicans are our best choice for: - Law and order, and safety for our citizens.

- Protecting our rights to life, liberty, and property.

- Bringing businesses and jobs back to America.

- Less taxes and less overregulation, to create more jobs.

- Less crushing government, and more opportunity to thrive.

- Privacy rights and protecting our most vulnerable.

- No men in women's showers and private dressing areas.

- Choosing your own doctors and healthcare options.

- Not allowing liberal activist judges to rule over our people.

- Patriotism and respect for our military and our history.

- Peace through strength and respect in the world.

- Protecting our Second Amendment and all Rights.

- Common-sense and traditional American values!

Donald Trump Michael Pence

U.S. Senate

Richard Burr

U.S. House

Mark Walker

Governor

Pat McCrory

Lt. Governor

Dan Forest

Attorney General

Buck Newton

Auditor

Chuck Stuber

Agriculture Commissioner

Steve Troxler

Insurance Commissioner

Mike Causey

Labor Commissioner

Cherie Berry

Secretary of State

Michael LaPaglia

Supt. of Public Instruction

Mark Johnson

Treasurer

Dale Folwell

NC Senate (Dist. 23)

Phil Berger

NC House (Dist. 65)

Bert Jones

NC House (Dist. 91)

Kyle Hall

County

Kevin Berger

Commissioners

Reece Pyrtle

(vote for 3)

Mark Richardson

Register of Deeds

Ben Curtis

Supreme Court

Bob Edmunds

Court of Appeals

Phil Berger, Jr.

(5 races)

Hunter Murphy Bob Hunter Richard Dietz Valerie Zachary

We need common-sense leadership at every level of government. Vote Republican!

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District Judge

Tony Grogan

School Board (Dist. 1)

Penny Owens

School Board (Dist 2)

Brent Huss