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OCTOBER 2, 2009

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Contact Us: 519 S. Van Buren Rd., Suite C, Eden, NC 27288 • Phone 336-627-9234 • Fax 336-627-9225 • email: lisadoss@edensown.com

Reports On Flu Season Page 3

Draper Festival Returns Page 5

The Raleigh Report Page 10

From the Desks of City Hall Page 22 & 23

Eden YMCA Turns 100 Page 25

The Eden Chamber of Commerce presented Morehead High School a check for $300 to help purchase school supplies such as scientific calculators and batteries. The funds for the financial gift were made available through the Eden Business Expo held each May. The mission of the Eden Chamber of Commerce is to “promote, support and enhance the business interests of its members, the quality of life of its citizens and the solicitation of development for continued growth. For more information on the Eden Chamber of Commerce, visit edenchamber.com or call 623-3336. Left to right: Jean Ann Wood, Betty Harrington, principal of Morehead High School, Eddie Barker and Ed Holbrook.

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It’s that time of the year again – “Temptations in the Garden – A Celebration of Food, Wine, Music and Art”. This event is planned by the Eden Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday, October 15, is the date, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. is the time and Meadow Greens is the place.

The very best chefs, cooks and caterers in and around Eden will be offering their specialties and local wine shops and wineries will be presenting an opportunity to sample their wares.

MillerCoors, presenting sponsor, will be present with all its fine beverages. Non-alcoholic beverages will be served also.

Well known local artists will display their works for viewing and for sale and there is to be a silent auction featuring many unique items, especially one-ofa-kind homemade cakes by the best gourmet cake bakers in Eden. Music will be provided by

Eden Historic Museum hold official ribbon cutting in honor or their new permanent exhibits. More photos page 26.

Veronica Jones & Company, featuring Velvet.

Tickers will be $20 in advance and $25 at the door and will include 10 “taste tickets”, each entitling the holder to a portion of food or drink. Extra food tickets will be $1 each. Tickets will be available at the Eden Chamber of Commerce and from members of the Eden Chamber of Commerce Board.

This gala event is intended to highlight the wide variety of quality offerings by the cooks, bakers, and artists in and around Eden. For more information, call the Chamber at 336-623-3336.

Please come out and make this the most successful Temptations in the Garden ever!

This old photo is from the Francis Photography collection at the Eden Historical Musuem. They are as yet unidentified. If you think you know the location or who is in the photo please contact: edenhistoricalmuseum@yahoo.com. You can write the museum at 656 Washington St., Eden, NC 27288 or call Julie Hampton Ganis at 336-623-3853.

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Parents: Scott and Michelle Reynolds Grandparents: Jerry and Barbara Chambers of Eden and Jackie and Betty Reynolds of Axton, Va. Siblings: Morgan, Aaron and Jacob Reynolds Cheers for the Eden Boys and Girls club and Dances at Melanie Paschals Dance Creations, She loves to be outside, ride 4-wheelers, ride her bicycle and playing with her brothers.

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Tracking the Flu locally Anyone who has ever had “The Flu” can tell you, it’s the pits. You think your going to die, sometimes you wish you could just to end the misery. But all in all, most survive with little to no after effects, just terrible memories of the event.

The state is now in a Widespread category for the flu, including the well publicized and often misunderstood H1N1, also known as the Swine Flu. Keeping track of the many different types of influenza is the job of the CDC. In order for the CDC to know what is going on in our state, for the past nine years a surveillance network of 97 participants including 39 private practices, 6 hospitals, 19 college/universities, and 33 local health departments has been set up for weekly surveillance of the influenza virus’. These agencies report all cases confirmed and the data is compiled for the tracking of the virus.

Surveillance data indicates that Pandemic A (H1N1) influenza is rising sharply both in North Carolina and throughout the southeast.

The new 2009-2010 reporting season began on September 28, .

The week ending September 12th showed that out of 17,596 office visits to the surveillance

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FLU SEASON sites, 1,115 were for flu like symptoms, which is 6.33%. For the week ending September 19th our of 21,896 office visits, 1,156 patients presented flu like symptoms, which is 5.27%.

Preventing the flu Vaccines are available now for the general flu and pneumonia shots. The county Health Department in Wentworth is offering shots from 8:30-4:30 weekdays, with walk-ins welcome. As the additional H1N1 vaccine comes in more information will be available.

2,500 doses of seasonal flu vaccine were ordered for the health department clinic and community sites.

The community site schedule for additional opportunities to get the flu shots are as follows: • Oct. 5 - Madison-Mayodan Rec. Center, 9am - 11am.

• Oct. 6 - Garden of Eden Senior Center (Orchard Drive, Eden) 9am -11am.

• Oct. 8th - Reidsville Senior Center - 9am - 11am.

Be sure to bring your Medicare / HMO and-or Medicaid Card.

These vaccines are free with your Medicaid or Medicare cards. For persons not covered by these there is a fee of $29.75 for the flu vaccine and $52.40 for the pneumonia vaccine.

The health department nurses have begun to visit homebound residents to administer season flue vaccines.

Many other private sites will be available and advertised as they occur.

The Department of Public Health began working with the Rockingham County School system for the flu season and prevention methods include letters distributed to 14,0000 students / parents on the first day of school, principals were provided with information kits In October vaccination clinics offering the seasonal FluMist vaccine will be held at each elementary school targeting the prek through 5th grade children.

Booster doses will be required 30 days later for children under 9 years of age that have not received a flu shot previously.

Students who appear to have flu-like symptoms or become ill during the day will be held in an isolated area until a guardian comes to get the child.

When the H1N1 flu vaccine is available clinics will be held in all county schools and at RCC. A strategic national Stockpile (SNS) Community Distribution Program has been established in conjunction with Carolina Apothecary, Eden Drug, Layne’s Family Pharmacy, Madison

Pharmacy and Home Care, Inc. and the Department of Public Health Pharmacy. Participating emergency rooms and medical provides will issue vouchers along with prescriptions to patients diagnosed with H1N1 flu who cannot afford the antiviral medication. The participating pharmacy will dispense at no cost

the SNS supplied antiviral to persons presenting with the voucher and a valid prescription.

In the following issues of Eden’s Own / Rockingham County Star will be continuing reports on the HINI Pandemic situation.

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MOREHEAD RESTRICTS VISITATION TO MINIMIZE FLU SPREAD EDEN - In an effort to keep patients, visitors and employees safe from the flu, Morehead Memorial Hospital has implemented visitation restrictions and recommends that anyone with flu-like symptoms refrain from visiting patients.

Since children have been shown to be most susceptible to the H1N1 flu virus, children under the age of 12 are not permitted to visit the Birthing Center, Intensive Care Unit, and children in pediatric rooms.

Cases of H1N1 flu are widespread in North Carolina and have been reported in Rockingham County in recent weeks.

“Morehead Memorial Hospital is closely monitoring the progression of H1N1 influenza in our community and is preparing for the possibility that we will be providing care for more people infected with this strain of flu,” said hospital infection control nurse Teresa Johnson. “Our team members are following the CDC’s guidelines, as well as our own infection control procedures, to help protect our patients, employees and hospital visitors.”

The outbreak is ongoing and additional cases are expected.

The symptoms of H1N1 flu in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu in humans.

Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with H1N1 flu. Severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with H1N1 flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, H1N1 flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

As a precaution, patients arriving at Morehead’s

Emergency Room with cold and flu symptoms will be given respiratory etiquette kits (respiratory mask, tissue and hand wipes) to help stop the disease cycle. If you get sick and go to the emergency room, avoid putting others at risk by bringing unnecessary family and friends.

“Hand washing remains the most effective way to stop the disease cycle,” Mrs. Johnson said. Other recommendations include: Additional information about the H1N1 flu is available and the CDC website, www.flu.gov.

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2) Teacher Training: Thurs. Oct. 29 (9:00-12:00) Using Conscious Discipline to Create Safe Learning Environments - Moss Street RCS Title I Staff Dev. (Moss Street Hosting) Contact: Vickie McKinney at vmckinney@rock.k12.nc.us 3) Parent Session: Tues. Nov. 3 (3:00-5:00) Using "Brain Smart" Discipline to Build Positive Connections for Healthy Brains!

Moss Street gym Everyone must pre-register.

Childcare will be provided.

4) Parent/Community Session Wed. Nov. 4th (9:00-12:00) Using "Brain Smart" Discipline to Build Positive Connections and Prevent Power Struggles

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County Star Moss Street gym: This training that will be countywide and open to the public. This will be for parents and for anyone in the community that wants to learn some of the skills and principles of Conscious Discipline.

Conscious Discipline was created by Dr. Becky Bailey and is a based on the most current research regarding brain development. Parent admission is free.

Non-RCS Teachers, other professionals, RCC students and general public can register for 10.00.

Everyone must pre-register by calling 342-8588 or 623-8098.

Contact Sandy Morrison, RCS Title I Parent Involvement Coordinator for more information at 623-8098 or email her at smorrison@rock.k12.nc.us.

TURNER BECOMES PRESIDENT OF ASSOCIATION EDEN - During a conference held recently in Wilmington, Assistant Clerk for Rockingham County Superior Court Gail Severance Turner of Eden was installed as the 59th president of the N.C. Association of Assistant Deputy Clerk of Superior Court. This honor has only been earned by two other Rockingham County citizens in the history of the position: Clerk of Court Frankie C. Williams and Assistant Clerk of Court LuAnne McKinney.

Turner thinks of this as an honor and opportunity to further the education of other state clerks in the state. Having been a member of the organization for over 30 years Turner has held several positions such as secretary, historian, second vice-president and first vice-president.

She and over 500 others attended numerous classes dealing with state, civil, criminal and bookkeeping procedures, and they participated in question-and-answer sessions with the AOC legal staff and worked in labs with laptops. This was an opportunity to learn new laws, policies and procedures.

Gail, originally from Reidsville,earned a degree in business from RCC and was immediately offered a position in the clerk's office by then Clerk of Court Frankie Williams.

She and husband Rocky Turner have lived in Eden since 1984.

They have two children, Clark, 22, A specialist in the U.S. Army, and Leigh, 18, employed in the emergency room at Morehead Hospital, attending RCC.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life HAW RIVER STATE PARK ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE EVENT The Summit Environmental Education Center at Haw River State Park is hosting our third annual Open House Event on Sunday, October 4, 2009, 1pm – 4pm. This is a family event with activities for the kids, guided hikes to the wetlands of the Haw River, canoeing in Robin’s Nest Lake, and exhibits to enjoy. It is a chance to meet the park staff, tour the facilities, and learn about the natural world around you. Exhibitors include the Friends of State Parks, Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail, Native American artifacts, Piedmont Wildlife Rehab., T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Society and the Haw River Trail.

The Summit Environmental Education Center is located north east of Greensboro on Conference Center Drive, just off Spearman Road, north of hwy 150, east of hwy 29. The Address is: 339 Conference Center Drive, Browns Summit, NC 27412. This event is free and open to the public.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY LOCAL FOODS COALITION ANNOUNCES LOGO CONTEST The newly formed Rockingham County Local Foods Coalition announces a Logo Contest, co-sponsored by the Rockingham County Grange and the North Carolina State Grange. There will be three prize categories:

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To My Readers, Eden’s Own / Rockingham County Star is a vehicle with which to inform the public of facts, events, community happenings, and self help information to improve the quality of life in our county.

Articles should inform, enlighten, teach and cause introspection.

You should take responsibility to form your own views. It should not be a platform for political mud slinging, personal vendettas or self aggrandizement.

Any items submitted are subject to editing. It is at the publishers discretion as to whether any item or advertisement will be accepted.

Some items may be omitted simply because of lack of space.

Most understand that you can’t please everyone all the time, and there are some you can never please. I began this paper to bring light to subjects long overlooked, not to add to the darkness which already overtakes us on T.V. radio, magazines and the internet.

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DRAPER FIRE DEPARTMENT County Star FALL FESTIVAL RETURNS The ROCKINGHAM

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from page 4 1. Elementary student – a free family pass to Tuttle’s Corn Maze 2. Middle/High Student- $150 prize 3.

Adult--$300 prize All artwork should be submitted to the Rockingham County Cooperative Extension office by 5:00 p.m. on October 16, 2009, and becomes the property of the Rockingham County Local Foods Coalition.

Artwork may be in any medium desired by the artists, and all rights to the artwork are forfeited upon submission.

The Rockingham County Local Foods Coalition is concerned with marketing and distribution of a locally-grown supply of fresh, quality products to preserve small family farms through environmentally friendly sustainable agriculture.

Through these actions, this organization embraces seasonality, preserves diversity and, with good agricultural practices, supports local economics in Rockingham County and consumers throughout the region.

The next scheduled meeting of the Rockingham County Local Foods Coalition is October 13th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Agriculture Building. Our guest speaker is Aaron Newton, author of “A Nation of Farmers”. At this meeting, Aaron will be talking about challenges to industrial agriculture including: soil loss, water degradation, climate change, fossil fuel dependency, peak oil and how to address these issues through the benefits of producing locally grown food. His books will be available for purchase.

Please call the Cooperative Extension office to register at 342-8230.

For additional information on either the Logo Contest of the Rockingham County Local Foods Coalition, please contact Brenda Sutton, at 336-3428230or email her at brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu

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WENTWORTH - The October seminars offered through the Rockingham Community College Small Business Center’s popular Tuesday series cover the gamut from handling office situations to excellent promotional practices.

The month begins with “Caution, Hazardous Road Ahead,” presented Oct. 6 by Trip Gentry who teaches the do’s and don’ts concerning business partners, startup costs, sales strategies, tax strategies, cash flow, insurance, human resource skills, business planning and re-engineering.

On Oct. 13, presenter and author L. Diane Wolfe will lead the seminar, “How to Promote Your Book Now.” Wolfe will walkyou through the steps,

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The fun returns to Draper with the Draper Fire Department Fall Festival and Car/Motorcycle show. The 2nd Annual Draper Rural Fire Department Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009, at 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in the beautiful, historic Draper Village.

This Fall Festival will feature Live Music, free rides and entertainment for children, homemade baked goods and handmade crafts, delicious festival foods and drinks, fire engine display and exciting firefighter competition, and bossy bingo with cash giveaway. There will be events and games for all ages.

The Firefighters Competition will begin at 3:30 with firefighters from neighbor-

ing counties joining our firefighters in competition.

Wrestling fans can watch the SCWA wrestling demonstration, from 10am - 12noon.

Car and motorcycle lovers will enjoy the 2nd Annual event which is sponsored by BooneReynolds Funeral Service. The entries will be judged and awarded in the following categories: Top 25 car, top 5 motorcycle, best in show, peoples choice, firefighters choice.

There is a $15 entry fee for cars and motorcycles and registration will be from 8am 11:30am. Judging starts at 12 noon and awards will be given at 3pm. For more info call DVFD at 336-635-2233.

EDEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM NEWS The Eden Historical Museum is now open on Saturdays from 10:00 until 4:00, and also during special events and by appointment for groups.

Admission is $1.00 for adults.

Phase One of the permanent exhibits is completed and covers the Triassic period through 1900.

The five exhibit bays not yet completed will cover the periods from 1900 through 1967.

Starting Saturday, October 17 at 9:15 a.m., the museum will begin its monthly MuseumKids program for children ages 4-7.

The programs last approximately 30 minutes and are limited to 8 children each, so please sign up in advance. To sign up or for more details, call: 623-6393.

The museum is an initiative of the Eden Preservation Society, a

private, non-profit organization: www.edenpreservation.org.

Eden Historical Museum 656 Washington St Eden, NC 27288 edenhistoricalmuseum@yahoo.com

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CORN MAZE A MUST FOR HOLIDAY FUN! It’s that time of year, the fall fun begins this Autumn with an exciting Corn Maze at Tuttle’s Farm and hayrides through the country.

Of course, no fall outing would be complete without a pumpkin patch, ready for the picking.

There will be animals, games and fun galore for the young and and young at heart. Be sure to visit with your family, friends, church group, school or civic group.

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E vents COMMUNITY EDUCATION AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE 6:30am - 3:30pm Thursday, October 8 Morehead Hosp. Downstairs Classroom HOUSE CALLS - CALL IN RADIO SHOW 11:30 a.m., 2nd & 4th Wednesday 1490 WLOE AM • 1420 WMYN AM Hosted by Kerry Faunce, Morehead Hospital marketing director, and Torrey Goard, Community Health Educator CHOLESTEROL EDUCATION 12:30 pm - Tuesday, October 13 Ridgeway Branch Library, sponsored by Morehead Hospital. FREE to public Expalines the role of cholesterol, its components, the importants of good and bad cholesterol, normal ranges, prevention and treatment options. A FREE lipid profile will be available to those who register. Reg. required for free lunch and screening by Monday, October 12.

Screening will begin at 11am and require appointment. Presentation begins at 12:30pm.

PINK TALK BREAST CANCER PRESENTATION 12:30-2:00pm Wednesday, October 14 Morehed Hosp. Downstairs Classrooms.

Free to public, registration required by Monday, October 12. Call 336-834-0844

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BREAST HEALTH 12:00 noon, Thursday, October 15 Madison Mayflower Restaurant.

Discuss breast health, early detections, screenng and treatment options.

Free to the public. Free lunch available to those who register by Monday, October 12. Call 336-627-8510.

LIVING WILLS 6:00pm - Tuesday, October 20 Main Conference Room. Morehead Hosp.

No charge. Registration required.

336-623-9711 ext. 2482.

CHRONIC DISEASE MANGT.

CHANGE OF VENUE THESE CLASSES ARE NOW HELD AT MOREHEAD HOSPITAL DIABETES EDUCATION CLASSROOM Please call 627-0409, 8 am-5pm to register for these classes.

Physician referral required • CARDIAC REHAB & MAINT. • DIABETES MANAGEMENT • PULMONARY REHAB PRGM. • SMOKING CESSATION

SUPPORT GROUPS HIV/AIDS Meetings Held Monthly. For more info call 800-924-3193 Teresa Hart ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Wednedays - 8pm - Morehead Hospital

Dining Room Tuesdays & Fridays - Rock of Eden Spray Methodist 8-9pm AL-ANON - Fri’s - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous 8pm - Rock of Eden Spray Methodist Wed’s - Morehead Hosp. Dining Room Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm ACOA - Adult Children of Alcoholics 6pm - every Thursday, Morehead Hosp. Downstairs Classroom Call Linda Bledsoe at 280-0496 LOOK GOOD - FEEL BETTER 10am - 12:00 noon, Mon., Oct. 19 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS 7pm - 8:30pm, Tuesdays, Oct. 6 & 20 Morehead Hosp. Downstairs Classroom PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP 2pm, Tuesday, Oct. 20. Morehead Hosp.

Education Classroom.

MEETINGS & CLASSES CLASSES AND JOB SEEKER offered at Goodwill Industries of Central NC Community Resource Center of Reidsville. Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes, English as a 2nd Language. Introduction to Computers/Basic Computer & Keyboarding Class, Software for Career Development (HRD) Advanced Computer Class, Money Smart (HRD), Job Search

Boot Camp, Resume Development, Free Computer/ Internet, phone and fax access for job search or educational purposes.

WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wednesday evening at 7pm FREE to Public! Door Prizes!

Come taste the most nutritious and delicious beverage you will ever drink. Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden, NC (next to library) 627-4325 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Meetings 2nd Thursday each month at 6:30pm - 8pm, at the Whitcomb Student Center at RCC. The PFC Jerry L. McKinney Detachement is seeking to expand its detachement with new members and businesses willing to help.

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YOGA CLASSES - Terri Lea, certified Yoga instructor at In Touch. Beginner & Intermediate Welcome - - 118-A Arbor Lane, Eden. 623-9138 to register EDEN - CITYHALL - EDEN ROOM Ongoing Classes Tues’ 8:30-9:45am or CB Hut - Boone Rd., Eden, Weds. 6pm-7:15pm $72 for 6 week session or $15 per class (must have min. number of students, class sizes limited, reg. early) REIDSVILLE Raymond James Fin. Services - Old Wilkerson Funeral Home Ongoing Classes , Monday nights - Limited space 6:00-7:15pm - $72 for 6 week session or $15 per class (must have min. number of students, class sizes limited, reg. early)

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October 11 - 14, 2009

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH 233 East Stadium Drive, Eden NC 27288 Centralchristanianofeden.org • Phone 336-627-4733 • Minister’s Cell 336-951-7872

Our Homecoming service is Sunday Oct. 11, 2009 at 11 a.m.

Our speaker will be Louis Hall of Patrick Springs, Va. Brother Louis Hall is also the speaker of our revival meeting, Sun., Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. and Mon. Through Wed., Oct. 12 - 14 at 7 p.m. each night Brother Louis is a “Timothy” of Central Christian Church. Brother Louis is a preacher of the Gospel.

We invite you to come share in the fellowship and be challenged by the preaching of God’s Word.

Excellent Service/Fair Price NC License #29672 • Insured • 24 Hour Service Louis Hall

Phone

336-623-9242 Commercial and Residential

DRAPER CHRISTIAN CHURCH The Church of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Revival with Brother Louis Hall Louis & Patsy have more than 30 Years of Missionary Service in the Caribbean. The first 15 years they operated a Mission Station and Medical Clinic in Haiti. The last 15 were spent in Grenada. They assisted with recovery from Hurricane Ivan. Since returning from Grenada they have traveled throughout the US in Evangelistic & Revival Services.

They make their home in Patrick County, VA and Louis is a former minister of Draper Christian Church.

REVIVAL

October 4 -7, 2009 October 4 is our 80th Homecoming beginning with Special Singing at 10:00 AM Featuring “Dominion” with Randy McGuire followed by Worship & a Fellowship Meal Evening Revival October 4 will begin at 6:00 PM October 5-7 will begin nightly at 7:00 PM Draper Christian Church 1116 Fieldcrest Road, Eden, NC 27288 336-635-8932

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E vents YOUTH MEETING - AGES 12 - 18 Dinner 6pm, Meetings Fridays 7pm Bethlehem United Methodist Church Off Hwy 14 - South of Eden TANG SOO DO KARATE classes ages 6 and up held each Tues & Thurs. at the Boone Road Comm.Center from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Instructor Chuck Garcia: 623-3971 WENTWORTH RUITAN CLUB Newly organized Ruitan Club meets 2nd Tuesday of each month. Welcoming any interested members. For info contact: Charles Boswell @ 336-342-4346 or Sharon Reynolds @ 336-613-0474 THE ARC OF ROCK. COUNTY, INC. Meets on Monday, October 12, 2009 at Rouse's Group Home, 5949 NC 135, Stoneville, NC at 5:30 p.m.

The public is invited to attend.

The Arc works with and for people with cognitive, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month 6:30pm- 8:00pm, DSS Conf. Room.

Jo Wilson 342-1394 “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” Meet every 2nd Thursday of the month at 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg (Madison) Do not have to be a vet to attend.

GRIEFSHARE & DIVORCE CARE Support groups for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them or needing help healing from pain of separation or divorce. Every Mon. from 6:30- 8:00pm, Growing Oaks Community

Of

Church, 2270 Harrington Hwy., Eden.

Call 623-1114, 558-5947 or visit www.growingoaks.org MINORITY BUSINESS ASSOC. EDEN Meets 1st Monday of each month at 6:00pm - G&D Recording - Washington St. Call Butch at 627-7600 for details.

EDEN’S WOMEN’S CLUB 3rd Thurs. of month - 7pm. Call 623-7290 SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP meets at Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry St., Eden. Dinner, child care provided. Door prizes. Meeting sponsored by the Rock. Co. Partnership for Children, Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center, and Wal-Mart. Meetings are free.

Call Beverly at 342-9676 to register.

ADULT LITERACY TUTOR TRAINING Rockingham County Literacy Project 705-A Washington Street, Eden Mons. & Thurs. Oct. 5, 8, 12, & 15, 4-7 p.m.

Participants must attend all 4 sessions.

ESL (English as a Second Language) Tutor Training, Mon. and Thur., Oct. 19 and 22, 4-7 p.m. Participants must attend both sessions and must have completed Adult Literacy Tutor Training.

For more information, call 627-0007

E NTERTAINMENT

MUSIC AT THE BARN Tuesdays 7pm the doors open at the Barn, 151 Gant Road, Eden. - Bluegrass music & jam sessions. Free to public.

Headliners are featured from 8pm - 9:15 and then there is jamming until 10pm.

Oct. 6, Leon Griffith & Friends 7pm 2nd & 4th Saturday, 6pm covered dish, 7pm Heartstrings and feature band at 8:15pm.

Oct. 10 - Rocky Creek, Oct. 24 - Dusty Ridge

I n t ere s t MEALS

SALVATION ARMY Free Meals To Those In Need. Monday thru Friday 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden - Now Sunday 9:30 worship 11am Sunday School. Capt John Sikes

O T H E R S PECIAL E VENTS DOWNTOWN BICYCLE CRUISE Every Thursday, 7-8pm and Every Saturday 3:15pm. Enjoy the company and a leisurely ride through historic Reidsville.

All ages and all bicycles welcome. Meet at the SW Market St. parking lot, beside the Backstreet Buzz.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY USED BOOKSTORE 103 2nd Avenue, Mayodan. Proceeds benefit the Madison, Maoydan, and Stoneville Libraries. Prices from .25¢ - $2.00. Over 7,000 books! Members of the Western RC Friends club can shop at 50% off! Hours Fridays 10-5 & Sat 10 -2 MUSIC & DANCE Cascade Community Center 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, VA Every Friday Night 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Cascade Express & Friends October 10 - Woody Powers & the Midnight Express October 17 - Two Rivers Band - 7-10pm with: Ron Gochenour, Danny Woods, Wayne Evans, Bobbie Slaughter

Concessions- Available SENIOR DANCE AT THE CB HUT Boone Road, Eden - $5 per person.

Featuring The City Limits Band Monday, October 26 from 7-10.

Come at 6:00 for line dance lessons.

AVON

PARKLAND APARTMENTS EDEN, NC 27288

AVAILABLE RENTAL PROPERTY • 1 Bedroom apartments located at Glenwood Court Apartments.

The rent is based on income, Rental assistance when available.

• 1 Bedroom apartments located at Norman Court Apartments.

This is an elderly complex which means in order to apply you would need to be 62 years of age or disable.

Rent based on income. Rental assistance when available.

We are now accepting applications to add to our waiting list for Knollwood Court Apartments. These apartments are for applicants that are 62 years of age or disabled regardless of age.

The rent is based on income.

• 2 Bedroom Apartment Summerglen. Rent is $435 per month, $200 security deposit • 2 Bedroom Apartment Hampton Woods. Rent is $450 per month, $200 security deposit • 2 Bedroom Apartment Klycewood. The Rent is $450 per month, $200 security deposit Equal Housing Opportunity.

Buy, Sell Avon, earn up to 50%.

Call Dreama at 589-9170 STEVE COCHRAN

COCHRAN INSURANCE AGENCY 149 N. Fieldcrest Rd. Eden, NC 27288

LIFE HOME • CAR BUSINESS Phone 336-635-2015 Fax: 336-635-1012

Please Contact

JOHN ATKINSON COMPANY 336-627-5013 ext. 300 or 301

Equal Housing Opportunity Insurer

TDD # 1-800-753-2962

www.johnatkinsoncompany.com

C.C.I.

Consultant Contractors, Inc.

Located on Business Hwy. 220 Mayodan, NC

336-548-2931

NORTH SPRAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 100TH ANNIVERSARY OLD TIME TENT REVIVAL 521 Washburn Ave., Eden Saturday, October 3, from 3-7 p.m., Fun time, supper, revival, Special worship service on Sun., October 4, at 10:45 a.m.

Saturday, Mini-Bible School, DVD of Church History, Cookout, Special Music

by Mercy’s Promise, and Revival.

Sunday, Special worship service & dinner For schedule of events call 336-623-2371 or visit www.northspraychritianchurch.com

ANNUAL MISSION’S FUNDRAISER Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 1891 Bethlehem Church Road, off Hwy. 14 South of Eden Saturday, October 3rd.

Outside Sale starts at 8a.m., Inside sale 9am Breakfast available at 8a.m., and BBQ lunch 11a.m.

PARENT WORKSHOP - Preventing Power Struggles by Dr. Becky Bailey Osborne Bapt ., 326 E. Stadium Dr Sat., Nov. 14, 9am - 12:30pm Free Breakfast , child care, transportation provided. Pre-register by November 9th by calling 342-9676 N.C. BAPT. MEDICAL / DENTAL VAN October 24 - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Free for anyone who cannot otherwise afford these services. Call 623-9749 to reserve your appointment.

Leave a message with name, address, and phone number.

Pampered Pets Grooming Located in rear of Granny’s Variety

COMPLETELY REMODELED APARTMENTS FOR RENT Is your gross maximum income less then $20,220, $23,100, $25,980, $28,860? Would you like to live in newly completed remodeled apartments? Reasonable rent rates, rental assistance when available.

Handicapped apartment available.

WEEKLY TURKEY SHOOT El Bethel Men’s Club- Roberts Road, Eden. Watch for signs. Starting October 2nd Every Friday Night through Dec. 18th

Sales • Service • Repairs All Types of Parts & Pieces for Heat & Air

138 N. Fieldcrest Rd., Eden 635-5505 - now offering Saturday Hours!

COMPLETE GROOMING FOR YOUR DOG Cut & Trim • Baths • Nails Clipped • Ear Cleaning rabies vaccinations required • Call today for your appointment

TAG SALE - ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Personal Property of Louise Price (living)

Saturday, October 3, 9am - 3pm 133 N. Oakland Ave., Eden, NC Terms: CASH or Approved Check with Photo ID. Great sale for collectors and dealers!

Included: Trunk, handmade wool quilt, oil lamp, Chicago Beverage Spritzer Bottle, lots of linens and Christmas linens, bookends, Viking Red Glasses, Bavaria cream & sugar, broaches, very nice jewelry, teapots, dolls, Gorham music box, doll, Lefton, OLD books, new in box Size 6 Aigner Boots, Italy made Manger Scene, step stool, antique chair (needs restoring), 2 cash registers, copper pots, mink jacket, evening dresses, wedding gown handmade by lady in Draper 42 years ago, antique pair of child’s leather shoes, sewing novelties, kitchen tins, lamps, perfume bottles, sterling jewelry, Enamel ware, Porcelain top table, cast iron, cat collectibles, crystal, vintage picnic baskets, rooster lamp, needlepoint, artist’s drawing board, 1940’s Soft Cuddle Doll Vintage Items: mirrors and pictures, calendar prints by famous artists, baby items, compacts and lipstick cases, paper Christmas Santa & Reidneer, bowls, glassware, thermos, bassinette, clothing, scales, REd handled kitchen utensils, dishes, 45 record holder and records All lots sold As Is with NO Refunds or Guarantees. All items to be paid for and removed day of sale. Pre-priced and ready for you to carry home.

WYATT AUCTION COMPANY Complete Auction Service specializing in Estates, Antiques, Personal Property and Estate Tag Sales.

Check out www.auctionzip.com for photos and info 336-616-2113 140 N. Fieldcrest Rd., Eden • Inside Granny’s Variety & Auction

NCAL 8777

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DRAPER FIRE DEPT. FALL FESTIVAL Oct. 17, 10am - 6pm Music, rides, games, food, bossy bingo, cash giveaways. car and motorcycle show and much more.

For mre infor call DVFD at 336-635-2233.

MOREHEAD HIGH PARADE & HOMECOMING October 2nd Parade begins at 4pm on Washington Street, Eden.

Game is at 7:30, Morehead High vs E. Guilford Wild Cats. $6 at the gate.

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between February and April 2010. A desire to help others and the ability to use acomputer are needed. Training in tax preparation is provided. Call Bob Hoskins 6274622 or Jim Barko 623-7651 or Angie Abbruzzi 623-4798

LADIES NITE OUT - EDEN October 16 - 6pm - 9pm Downtown Leaksville - Washington St. Join the fun shopping for yourself or the holidays, listening to live music and having lucious refreshments.

Merchants will be open late with special sales and opportunities. Great for All Ages! Also visit the downtown Farmers Market while you stroll the streets.

TEMPTATIONS IN THE GARDEN October 15, 2009 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Meadow Greens $20 in advance or $25 at the door Presenting Sponsor: MillerCoors Call Lou at the Chamber office 336-623-3336 or info@edenchamber.com

EDEN VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program) Volunteers Needed to prepare income tax returns in Eden

HOMECOMING Gospel Tabernacle Church 1324 Lincoln Street, Eden Sun., Oct. 18, 11am HEAR – Shelton Brothers Gospel Bluegrass Band from Ridgeway, VA Dinner following HEALTH ACROSS AMERICA BUS Eden Drug, Sunday, October 25th, 2pm 5pm Free Cholesterol & Diabetic Screenings

Caramel Paws Pastries Gourmet Dog Treats Come Visit Us At The Reidsville Downtown Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Call me today for all your Personal or Business needs:

Robin Ellis Personal Lines Manager

• Life & Health • Homeowners • Rental Property • Auto • Motorcycles • Mobile Homes • Commercial Property & Liability We Now Have Travelers® Insurance

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

Visit www.caramelpaws.com for details.

Circle Drive-In 111 Boone Rd., Eden

623-8854

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A 6-week series that meets for 2 hours a week.

Each participant will receive a book to accompany the Part 1: Wed., Oct. 14, 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. class content.

Wed., Oct. 21, 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Part 2: Avanté at Reidsville Wed., Oct.28, 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

543 Maple Avenue Wed., Nov. 4, 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Wed., Nov. 11, 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Reidsville Wed., Nov. 18, 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

N.C. 27320-4627

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS Ruth Mitchell, Director RCC, Center for Active Retirement • AARP Health Specialist

Deborah Maryland Caregivers of Rockingham County Director

Presented By : AARP, Rockingham Community College Center for Active Retirement & Avanté For more information or to register call : 336-361-0971 Caregivers provides volunteer services to the elderly and disabled of Rockingham County www.caregiversofrockinghamcounty.org www.avantegroup.com

Heaven On Earth Massage Therapy

594 Pierce St., Eden

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

By Appointment Only

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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 5 from creating a marketable product to generating publicity.

Options available to would-be authors will be outlined, including the incredible potential of the Internet as a resource and platform for a person’s book, article, manuscript or music.

“Ways to Deal With Difficult People” will be presented Oct. 20 by Hayes Ratledge. Participants will learn how to handle anger-provoking situations while handling their emotions and keeping their self-esteem intact. A three-step formula to help individuals stay in control and get what they want during a confrontation will be practiced.

Ratledge emphasizes that learning to deal with “difficult” people decreases a person’s frustration and sense of being overwhelmed.

The month rounds out on Oct. 27 with “Jump Start: Get Your Business on the Web,” by presenter Bill Swanson. In this seminar, Swanson will explain how a business can have a presence on the World Wide Web. He will discuss various types of sites, branding through the selection of a domain name, search engine basics and much more.

Although that rounds out the Tuesday series, the SBC is offering one other seminar. On Oct. 22, Ron Shaffer will present “Mass Mailings Made Easy.” Shaffer will explain the easy way to send professional, personalized documents with just a few computer key strokes.

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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from page 8 Seminars are held from 68:30 p.m. in room 206 of the Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center. They are free and open to the public. To preregister, call 342-4261, ext. 2316.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS TOTS-N-TRAINING PROGRAM Rockingham County Schools Parent Resource Centers offer the Tots-nTraining program to children birth through five who are not yet enrolled in kindergarten.

The program provides a FREE monthly educational packet which includes : A parent newsletter with helpful learning activities for you and your child, a children’s book for you and your child to read together, an activity for you and your child to do together, a reading calender to celebrate the days you and your child read together. Return the calendar at your next pickup and receive a free book.

Three pick up sites are available in the county: Parent Resource Center 202 N. Van Buren Rd. Eden Mon., Tues., Thurs. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wed. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Parent Resource Center Booker T. Washington Learning Center 401 Moss Street Reidsville., Mon., Tues., Thurs., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wed. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

French’s Corner Store Intersection of Oregon Hill, Worsham Mill, and Guerrant Springs, Ruffin., 1st Wed. each month, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sign up at one location and return there each month for your FREE packet! Come early ... packets are availble as long as supplies last.

For more info , call Parent Resource Center locations at 342-8588 or 623-8098.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES Rockingham County Youth Services provides individual, group, and family counseling as well as a variety of other community - based services for school-aged youth and their families with the goal of preventing initial or continued involvement in the Juvenile Justice system.

This goal is achieved by reducing problem behaviors at home, at school, and in community settings; by resolving personal and interpersonal crisis, by developing the skills and personal resources necessary to function as an effective citizen.

For more information on Rockingham County Youth Services programs, Call 3425756 or on the web at: www.co.rockingham.nc.us/yout hserv/

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A SAFER NEIGHBORHOOD On August 4th and September 21st, local agencies partnered together to make an Eden neighborhood a little safer.

Representatives from the Eden Fire Department, Reidsville Fire Department, Crumley Roberts Attorneys, Rockingham County Health Department and Annie Penn Hospital converged on Brownstone Commons to install new smoke alarms in all of the homes. This coalition along with other local agencies are hopeful to be a recognized Safe Kids coalition in the near future.

This project was a result of a grant that the Eden Fire Department was granted approval on in early July. This grant was funded

by Builders Mutual Insurance Company through the North Carolina Department of Insurance Office of the State Fire Marshal.

The group installed 144 smoke alarms in 106 homes.

Even though these homes were somewhat sufficiently covered with smoke alarms, new 10 year smoke alarms were put in place.

These alarms have a sealed in battery, which means that there is no need to change batteries twice a year. This alarm is basically maintenance free except for the recommended testing and dusting over the alarm on a regular basis.

Another great feature of this alarm is a “hush” button. This feature enables the occupant to “hush” an activated alarm in the event shower steam or steam from cooking sets the alarm off.

The occupant can depress this button and the alarm will silence for 8 minutes. After the 8 minutes have gone by, the alarm will reset itself. However, if there is an abundant amount of thicker and continuos smoke that sets the alarm off, then the alarm will stay in “alert” mode even if the occupant keeps pressing this button.

Since this alarm has this feature, then there will be less temptation of taking the alarm off of the wall or ceiling since once again, the batteries are sealed in the alarm and cannot be removed.

An installation survey form was also completed for each

home. Fire safety hand-outs, smoke alarm brochures & lead safety sheets were also given to the residents to further implement safety messages after the installers had left.

Along with installing the alarms the group also identified hazards or unsafe practices within the homes. The manager and maintenance supervisor were made aware of these and were prompt the correct these issues.

The group plans to apply for the same grant when it becomes available and if approved, they will target another area within the City of Eden.

As a reminder, the City of Eden Fire Department provides smoke alarms free of charge to the citizens of Eden who are in need of one. Anyone interested in participating in this program, please call Chief Bernie Moore at 336-623-2110.

Special thanks goes out to Allan Buchanan from the Office of State Fire Marshal for his help in this project and to Gina Fretwell and Michael Banks from Brownstone Commons who assisted the group with every need and were great to work with.

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THE RALEIGH REPORT From the Office of Representative Nelson Cole - September 17, 2009

FAMILY STORES DONATIONS NEEDED NOW

CALL 627-0826 FOR FREE PICKUP OF LARGE ITEMS

SHOP ALL OUR STORES Eden - 627-8153 Madison/Mayodan - 427-0287 Reidsville - 349-1814 For Donation Pickups 627-0826

MORE THAN YOGA Instructor Lynn Dyer, RYT All Classes Held At

312 Roberts Rd., Eden, NC, 336-432-5347

SCHEDULE Wednesday 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m - Intermediate Flow 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. - Beginner Flow Friday - 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Intermediate Asana First & Third Saturday of each month 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Beginner Asana 10:00 am - 11:15 a.m. Intermediate Flow

As our state grows, it has become increasingly important for us improve our transportation system. Crowded roads and long delays detract from our quality of life and decrease our sense of safety. Transportation projects help decrease those delays, and right now they also bring much needed jobs to our state.

During this past session, we have worked to spend stimulus transportation dollars fairly, studied ways to make improvements to our current system, and given our local governments more tools to increase local transit options. I am also including a few other highlights of our work in this area during this past session.

Transportation • More than 240 contracts totaling $824 million have been awarded for highway and bridge projects across North Carolina since March, and about $723 million of that funding has come from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). According to the Federal Highway Adm., every $1 million spent on transportation creates 30 jobs, and according to the construction industry, every dollar invested in transportation generates $6 in economic impact.

• Members of the House passed a resolution supporting the implementation of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (HJR 1654). These acts establish a program of federal capital grants to improve passenger, intermodal and freight services, create a new capital program for states to expand and improve passenger rail services, and encourage public-private partnerships that work on highspeed rail projects. On September 1, North Carolina submitted the first of the state’s high speed rail applications for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. NCDOT filed six “project ready” applications

totaling nearly $93 million, requesting $76 million in Federal Railroad Administration grants and pledging a total of $16.7 million in matching funds. The merit-based funding will be awarded before the end of this year. If funded, the projects will help retain or create an estimated 1,457 jobs for North Carolinians.

The FRA requires the projects to be completed within two years of the grant award.

• This year’s budget appropriated $126 million for maintenance.

All of the money from this year’s secondary road improvement program and half of the money from next year was shifted to maintenance to prevent further deterioration of the state highway system due to reduced transportation revenues and maintenance expenditures.

• A new state law allows counties to raise more money for mass transit projects, including rail service and buses. The law (H.B. 148 - S.L. 2009-527) will allow residents of Durham, Forsyth, Guilford, Orange, and Wake counties to vote on whether to increase local sales taxes by 12 cent and car registration fees by up to $2. The money would be used for public transportation.

Other counties could increase sales taxes by a 14 cent for such projects. The legislation is based on a plan Mecklenburg County used to finance its downtown rail line.

• A new state law will transfer the functions and funds of the North Carolina Turnpike Authority to the Department of Transportation (H.B. 1617 - S.L. 2009-343). The change means the turnpike authority will now be under the direct supervision of the Secretary of Transportation. The intent of the legislation is to conserve expenditures and improve efficiency.

The General Assembly created the Turnpike Authority in 2002 in response to concerns about congestion and growth. The authority was granted permission to develop and

operate up to nine projects.

• Legislation that makes text messaging while driving illegal has been signed into law (H.B. 9 - S.L. 2009-135). The law directs the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee to identify and study the leading causes of driver inattention or distraction, the risks posed by driver inattention or distraction, and any methods that might be used to manage those distractions and promote highway safety. Law officers, firefighters, and ambulance drivers would be exempted if they are texting as part of their official duties. A violation of this law would be punishable by a fine of $100 plus court costs.

• A new state law establishes a penalty of a Class 3 misdemeanor for performing a safety or emissions inspection without a license (H.B. 882 - S.L. 2009-319). The law also provides a temporary exemption from inspections for vehicles that are located out of state or outside of an emissions county or that are transferred from out of state, and clarifies financial responsibility requirements for a temporary permit to drive a car to a repair shop or inspection station to meet inspection and registration requirements.

• NCDOT is now on Twitter.com.

Citizens can get brief updates, or “tweets,” for 16 different routes or regions of the state. To see all the Twitter options NCDOT offers, they can go to www.ncdot.gov/travel/twitter/.T here, they also will find information on how to sign up for a Twitter account. Doing so allows users to receive tweets on mobile devices such as cell phones and PDAs. • Thank you for your interest in the work of the North Carolina General Assembly. If I may be of service to you in any way, please feel free to contact my office. I do consider it an honor and a privilege to serve as your representative in Raleigh.

Spray Baptist Church 745 Church Street, Eden, NC 27288 • 336-627-7205 • Rev. Coye Still Jr, iterim Pastor

Homecoming: Sunday, October 4, 2009

GIFT CERTIFICATES • PRIVATE LESSONS • YOGA PARTIES AVAILABLE

The Speaker Will Be Barry Pierce Covered Dish Lunch Following Morning Service.

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NOTES FROM FORREST BRAY Forrest Bray spends his limited time attending all the meetings he can get to in the county, he takes notes, sometimes with editorials as to what he hears at these meetings. We thank him for his time and occasional wit concerning these meetings and wish we could all attend more of them ourselves.

Content is strictly editorial.

County Commissioners Meeting September 14, 2009 This was a very short meeting, with only a few items on the agenda. Mr. Tom Harrington appeared before the commissioners to ask if they planned to have community meetings. Mr. Bass said he had talked to Mr. Harrington and it seems there is some confusion as to what this was all about. No conclusion or decision was reached, which is how the issue was left.

A discussion was held about future energy needs for the County through 2020. This was a good discussion to have, since alternative energy sources such as solar have not been mentioned or considered for any of the current building projects.

County News Updates September 24, 2009 I learned during a discussion with Dr. Keys, President of Rockingham Community College, that the manager of Shiloh Airport is leaving at the end of September and applications are being accepted for his replacement.

Dr. Keys also advises that plans for the McMichael Center are waiting for approval.

Fundraising for the Center to this date has reached a total of $5 million.

County representatives accepted a check for $800 from the State Employees Credit Union. The money is to be

applied toward construction of the animal shelter. Thanks to all members of the Credit Union for a great gift.

were $27,150. World Changers worked in Rockingham County the week of 7/6/09 and their work brought in 47.85 tons of waste from their project sites in the county.

An electronics recycling day is scheduled for October 24.

Discussions were held concerning problems with unattended recycling centers. Without attendants, people tend Photo contributed by Forrest Bray to put garbage in the recycling bins, which County representatives accepted a check for contaminates those bins.

The personnel who han$800 from the State Employees Credit Union.

Rockingham County Library Board of Trustees Meeting September 24, 2009 The meeting was held in the Mayodan library, but there were not enough members present to have a quorum.

Jay Stevens, Library Director, gave his report of some activities. A chamber of commerce coffee was held at the Mayodan library and was well attended. The next coffee will probably be held at the Eden library. An attractive brochure was shown; this will be distributed soon. Some people are asking for a time line on building the new library. Until financing and some other matters are settled, this is hard to establish.

The round-about at the Eden library is presently on hold.

A discussion was held concerning closing the Madison library on November 21 for the Moonshine Festival. This will be the center of the Festival and the library parking lot would be used for a food court. Another item of concern was the clean up after the Festival.

Solid Waste Committee Meeting James Kallam, Chairman

September 23, 2009 This committee is faced with a huge challenge now and in the

future, with more and more regulations being enacted to save the environment.

Beginning October 1, 2009, the following items are banned from landfills: - Plastic bottles, jars and jugs - Used oil filters - Wooden pallets Fines for non-compliance can be expensive.

The county landfill is closed on all holidays. The landfill receives reimbursement on NC Waste Disposal Tax on a quarterly basis at 37.5%, with 1/2 going to the county and 1/2 going to municipalities.

The county is required to develop a 10-year solid waste management plan and send it to the state for approval. The plan was submitted on time and approval has been received.

Free week at the landfill in April resulted in 750 tons handled during the week. This was 235 tons more than last year.

Total waived fees for the week

dle this service are to be commended for doing one of the great jobs for the county and the cities.

The Rockingham County Homebuilders Association is having a program on recycling October 15 at the Whistle Jacket Grill in Eden at 6:30 PM. The meeting is open to anyone who wants to attend. If you want to eat, the meal is buffet at a cost of $5.75. Please call 951-2178 if you plan to attend so that we will know how many to expect and plan accordingly. LET’S GET CONCERNED ABOUT THIS BEFORE WE BECOME WHAT WE THROW AWAY!

Trinity Wesleyan Education Center

“Shaping Young Lives” Offering quality affordable Christian Childcare • Open Monday - Friday 6am - 6pm • Ages 6 Weeks - 12 years old • ABEKA Christain Based Preschool Curriculum • DDS Approved • Educational Fieldtrips • Before & After School Program (transportation provided from local schools) • Homework Assistance • Low Tuition Rates • Sibling Discount • Vacation and Holiday Credits Call or Stop By Today!

Trinity Wesleyan Education Center 186 E. Aiken Road, Eden, NC 27288 (336) 623-9626 • (336) 623-2072 TWEC the very best in Early Childhood Education and Care

It’s Time To Get Your Flu Shots!

OCTOBER 13 10AM - 2PM EDEN LOCATION 238 W. Kings Hwy. Suite B Your Complete Home Health Care and Prescription Center

CAROLINA APOTHECARY Call 394-1105 or 394-1109 Monday-Friday 9 am - 6 pm to schedule an appointment.

LOCAL LLAMA’S TAKE RIBBONS HOME Hills and Hollows Farm, located on Price Rd. Stoneville, N.C., has produced a winning band of llamas. Cherokee’s Gabriella acquired two blue ribbons at the NC Mountain State Fair, September 12 & 13. She also received Reserve Grand Champion. This was the 2nd llama show for the 1 1/2 year old llama. Guerrant Tredway put “gabby” through her paces during the halter, obstacle course and public relations part of the show.

Gabriela’s father is Randallama’s Cherokee who was the Grand Champion at the ALSA Show in 2000.

Guerrant and Janet’s Prince chocolate also won a second place in the halter division and Maggie Tia won their fifth place ribbons in halter, obstacle and public relations classes.

The Tredways and their llamas had a most enjoyable time at the fair and llama show and looking forward to next year!

Medicare Part B and BC/BS enrollees will have no co-pay

TWO CONVENIENT ROCKINGHAM COUNTY LOCATIONS 726 S. Scales St., Reidsville, NC

238 W. Kings Hwy., Suite B, Eden, NC

Pharmacy - 349-8221 • Home Health Care 342-0071 • 1-800-633-1447

623-3030 Home Health Care Only

C.C.I.

Consultant Contractors, Inc.

Located on Business Hwy. 220 Mayodan, NC

336-548-2931

www.carolinaapothecary.com

Specializing in Flat Top White PVC Roof Systems • We do what others avoid!

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Celebrating 61 Years In Business!

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J.T. Hale, Owner/Operator

712 Church Street • Eden QUALITY SERVICE • QUALITY PRICE 627-7517

Seagraves Company HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING REPAIR • INSTALLATION • SERVICE • GAS • OIL • ELECTRIC HEAT PUMPS

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Most All Cars Under $5,000.00 Ask us abut our trade / $0 Cash Down Programs

EDEN CHAMBER MEMBERS VOTE FOR “CITIZEN OF THE

YEAR”

What do Jimmy Wright, Tommy Flynt and Andrew Collins have in common? They each have been named “Citizen of the Year” by the Eden Chamber of Commerce.

Do you know someone who exhibits traits worthy of being named “Citizen of the Year” for 2009?

It might be someone who works behind the scenes and quietly takes care of logistical operations. Or it could be someone who works as an advocate to promote and support Eden to its residents, businesses and the rest of the state. It may be someone who graciously gives time and resources to support civic and non-profit organizations.

Think of the Eden Chamber of Commerce mission to “promote, support and enhance the business interests of its members, the quality of life of its citizens and the solicitation of development for continued growth.”

Who comes to mind?

Take time to nominate that person for the 2009 award.

Submit your nomination letter, complete with background information and examples to support your nominee, to president@edenchamber.com.

Deadline for submitting a nomination is October 30, 2009.

The Eden Chamber of Commerce 2009 “Citizen of the Year” will be honored at our annual dinner in January 2010.

Please do not reply to this email send inquiries to info@edenchamber.com Eden Chamber of Commerce 678 S. Van Buren Road | Eden, NC 27288. (336) 623-3336 | FAX: (336) 623-8800 info@edenchamber.com

The ROCKINGHAM

County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from page 9

LIVE UNITED WITH THE

UNITED WAY

OF

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

In order to “Live United” in these difficult time, funding is needed more than ever in the county for the United Way in Rockingham County to help many other entities in our community.

At the recent United Way of Rockingham County 2009 Campaign Kickoff it was announced that the goal this year is set at $900,000.

The luncheon, catered by Subway, thank to local Andy Strand, Rick Hurley recognized the board member present as well as the staff who helps run the show.

According to Hurley there are what he calls “quiet crisis’” each and every day that don’t make the media. Such as persons loosing their jobs, or having hours cut severely, finding it hard to pay the bills, support their children’s school needs and more. Each of the groups that the United Way provides funds for help with these “quiet crisis” situations on a daily basis and citizens all around us benefit

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BAR PER WEEK” YOU CAN CHANGE THE LIFE Steve Boles of the MadisonRockingham Rescue Squad demonstrates the Minilite set for rescue purposes that the United Way of Rockingham County funded through a special grant.

OF A LOCAL CITIZEN OR FAMILY Rick Hurley (sitting) listens as Charlie Hall, United Way 2009 Campaign Chair addresses the guests at the United Way campaign kickoff

from these services when they need them the most.

Charlie Hall, the 2009 Campaign Chair reported that United Way supported orgainazations worked hard in our communities in 2008. For example the Salvation Army served some 6700 individuals, 120 residents received emergency housing, hospice served some 400 uninsured or underinsured citizens and their families, and the list goes on.

Hall also reported that the Pacesetter campaign, which precedes the major campaign push has already raised $57,238 as of the luncheon on September 24th.

An upcoming golf tournament will also help raise funds. This tourney is scheduled for October 9 at Plantation Golf Club.

Registration begins at 7:30am - shotgun start begins at 8:30am.

The local United Way helps with basic needs through support for the Rockingham County Chapters of the American Red Cross and Salvation Army. In public safety they help fund the Eden, Madison-Rockingham and Reidsville Rescue Squads and Help, Inc. Center Against Violence..

Children in our county are helped through the Boy & Girl Scouts, Eden Boys & Girls Club, Eden, Reidsville and Western Rockingham Family YMCA’s, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Commission, Redirections, and Rockingham County 4-H. Health needs are funded through the Family Life Center, Hospice, and Student Health Centers. Older adults needs are specially met by Caregivers and the Council on Aging.

Without contributions from the citizens of Rockingham County, none of these organizations could provide these vitally needed services at the level that they are needed. United Way of Rockingham County makes it simple to contribute with many ways to give: cash, payroll deduction, bank draft, check, direct bill, credit card, stock or planned giving. to become a Pillar Society Member by giving $500 or more please contact the United Way of Rockingham County at (336) 342-7768.

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336-623-4246

EDEN CITY COUNCIL MEETS Eden City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting in September.

Council agreed that a loan be secured from Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in order to obtain sufficient funds for the purchase of 800 Mhz radios and related interface equipment.

Council also considered the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application for Water & Sewer. The proposed site is the Holland Street area for housing and infrastructure improvements.

This was approved permitting the Planning Board to hold a second Public Hearing and authorizing them to

adopt the required resolution.

The council also voted to lower the speed limit on Glovenia Street to 25 after a study was discussed on the subject which determined that operation of a motor vehicle 35 miles per hour on Glovenia Street is greater than is reasonable and safe under the conditions existing upon Glovenia Street.

Signs shall be placed, erected or installed on each side of Glovenia Street giving notice of the speed limit to traffic traveling in each direction on said Glovenia Street.

In additional actio the City of Eden recognized that the Eden City Police Department has 2 metal and wood grained desks of

“Benefit”

which there is no need for, they desire to donate this surplus and unused property to the governmental unit entitled, The Rockingham County Crime Scene Investigations Unit.

Macy J’s

Grooming Boutique LLC 711 Washington St., Eden, NC 27288 Jeanette Haymore, Professional Groomer

VACCINES

HOME EQUIPMENT Canes Crutches Walkers Hospital Beds

Wheelchairs Bathroom Aides Oxygen C-Paps

Flu shots Pneumonia Tetanus Zostavax Travel Vaccines

Graduate of Nanhall Profession al School of Dog Grooming

DIABETES CARE Free Diabetic Meters Diabetic Shoes Diabetic Education

Reduce your Prescription cost Free Generic Voucher One-Price Prescription Drug Plan

Providing Solutions for Better Health

Projects In Rockingham County GOLF TOURNAMENT Stoneville Elem. PTA Sat. Oct. 3 at the Ponderosa GC in Stoneville. If interested in having a team contact Lester at the Ponderosa. Cost is $50/person or $200/team. To make donations please call Stoneville Elem.

POKER RUN In Mem. of James “GG” Lemons Sund., Oct. 18th, Reg. from 12noon-1pm, Bikes leave at 1pm.

Start/End - Drifters, 770, Eden Sponsors: Drifters, Midtown Salon & Spa, Black Label Cycles and Richardson’s Accounting.

Call 336-344-6002 for info.

STEW SALE Cooked by Ray Gibson Proceeds to to Draper Christmas Parade Fund Saturday, Oct. 3 at Railroad Café Ready to pick up at noon. $5 quart, must pick up Pre-orders taken at cafe or call Ray Gibson at 635-1087 BENEFIT FOR FISHER On September 6th, Christopher Wayne Fisher, 35, of Eden was severely injured while digging post holes by using a tractor and auger. He was pulled into the equipment. He was airlifted to Baptist wjere he recently underwent surgery and has a long road to recovery ahead.

A benefit is to be held to assist with medical expenses that he and his family have and will incur. Please join us Friday, October 16th, 9:00 pm at Red River Grill, Kings Highway, Eden, NC. $10 cover & receive $5 coupon from Red River.

This event will feature Dj George Dunn, and raffle prizes from local merchants. All Proceeds go to an account set up for Chris at Newbridge Bank.

For individual donations and/or businesses offering items to be raffled please co-ordinate your gifts to Joy Toms @ (336) 9321339. "Thank you in advance for your contribution" BENEFIT FOR DRAKE Join the Reidsville community for a benefit for Teresa Drake who underwent emergency surgery recently. Teresa and her husband Max Drake do not have medical insurance.

Tickets are available at the Backstreet Buzz Coffee House, 234 SW Market St., Reidsville, 336-348-2899, and from various musicians around the area. We thank all of you for your help and supporting for these musicians. www.BackstreetBuzzCoffeeHouse.com FASHION SHOW AND GIFT BASKET AUCTION Eden Woman's Club and Rockingham County Literacy Project Saturday, October 24, 2-4 p.m. - $5 admission Church of the Epiphany, 538 Henry Street, Eden Fashions by the Front Porch, Refreshments, Entertainment Proceeds benefit the Eden Woman's Club scholarship to Rockingham Community College, and operating expenses of the Rockingham County Literacy Project.

BAZAAR - BENEFIT FOR PENNY HORSELY Holly Hills Christain Church will sponsor a Fundraiser at Eden Drive In on October 24th - from noon to 4pm Live music by U-Turn, raffles and much more. Entry $5 dontation To donate raffle items or for details call 336-344-4901.

Health Tips Providing Solutions For Better Heath

H1N1 By now, you’ve heard a great deal about the 2009 H1N1 flu. Although this influenza has become a pandemic, it’s no time to panic. Are you a little unclear about how this flu is different than seasonal flu?

Do you want to know how to protect yourself and your family? Here’s what you need to know.

H1N1 was originally called swine flu because it was similar to viruses that spread between pigs – yes, pigs get the flu, too. The virus changed so it was able to infect people, and spread quickly from person to person. Now we know that H1N1 virus has a combination of genes from pig, human, and bird flu viruses. In June, H1N1 became a pandemic. It began causing illness in several parts of the world.

Although 2009 H1N1 is a new type of flu, it causes many of the same symptoms as regular seasonal flu. If you get H1N1, you’re likely to have at least two flu symptoms, such as cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, chills, fatigue, and fever of 100 degrees or more. Sound familiar? You may also experience diarrhea and vomiting.

Because this flu is so similar to regular flu, you may not be able to tell the difference between them.

So what should you do if you get sick? First of all, stay home unless you need medical care! To prevent its spread, you need to stay home until at least 24 hours after your untreated fever is gone.

Prescription antiviral medications may be given to those who are at highest risk. Seek immediate medical care if you develop severeflu symptoms or if you become ill and are part of a group at higher risk for complications. This includes children, pregnant women, and people with chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, heart or kidney disease, depressed immune systems, or neurological disorders.

People over 65 are usually at higher risk with seasonal flu. So far, though, they have been less hard hit by H1N1 than younger people. This could be because they have acquired some immunity against this strain of flu. Regardless of age or risk group, however, seek emergency care if any of the following warning signs appear.

• • • • • • •

In a child: Fast breathing or trouble breathing Bluish or gray skin color Severe vomiting or vomiting that lasts Not drinking enough Not waking up or interacting Extreme irritability Flu symptoms that improve, then return with fever and severe cough

• • • • • •

In an adult: Trouble breathing and shortness of breath Chest or abdominal pain or pressure Sudden dizziness Confusion Severe vomiting or vomiting that lasts Flu symptoms that improve, then return with a fever and severe cough

To prevent getting H1N1, get vaccinated as soon as possible, especially if you are part of a high-risk group. The virus is spread mainly through coughing and sneezing. Or you may get it by touching something that contains the virus, then touching your mouth or nose. So these steps can also help prevent its spread: • Wash your hands often with soap and water. You can also use an alcohol-based hand cleaner or gel sanitizer. If using a gel, rub your hands until they become dry.

• Avoid touching your mouth, nose, or eyes with your hands.

• When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or shirtsleeve. Then throw tissues in the trash.

• Keep surfaces clean with a household disinfectant.

• Avoid crowded places or contact with sick people as much as you can.

• Stay home if you show signs of illness.

Think about what you might need if you get sick. Store extra food and water. Come to the pharmacy and get a supply of tissues, over-the-counter medications, hand sanitizers, and other supplies. This way, you won’t need to make trips when you’re sick. Come talk to me about any of your concerns, including ways you can get your prescriptions filled if you’re ill. Or, if you’re sick and have questions, don’t hesitate calling or emailing your doctor or me.

For more information, visitwww.healthmart.comorwww.pandemicflu.gov/.

Eden Drug is a full service, family owned pharmacy serving the individual needs of our patients.

Pete Crouch, RPh, CPP 103 W. Stadium Drive, Eden, NC 27288 Phone: (336) 627-4854 Hours: Mon-Sat. 9am - 9pm, Sun. 1am - 6pm FREE DELIVERY • Website: www.EdenDrug.com

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GORAYA FOODLAND 713 Church St., Eden, NC • 623-2981 Fresh Meats • Custom Cut Steaks Cut While You Wait

8oz Ribeye - $5 • Hamburger $2.39 lb DISCOUNTS ON LARGE ORDERS Hours 7am-10pm - 7 Days A Week

Long’s Kustoms One Stop Shop Luke Long , Owner Chrome Wheels & Tires Kustom Paint & Airbrushing & Powder Coating Sand Blasting & Welding ATV & Motorcycle parts & service

(336)-623-9278 longskustoms@yahoo.com 621 Boone Rd. Eden, N.C.

HOPPER’S CHIMNEY CLEANING SERVICE • Wood Stove Repair and Installation • Chimney Cap Sales • Damper Repairs • Gutters Cleaned • Minor Roof Repair

967 Eden Road Stoneville, N.C. 27048

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THE FULL MOON SALOON 633 Monroe St., Eden, NC • 336-623-3105

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Friends • Fun • Karaoke

Sports Sunday Widescreen TV Monday $1.25 Beer All Day Tuesdays & Wednesdays All Canned Beer $1.50

Wednesday Night 8 Ball Pool Tourney Thursday Night 9 Ball Pool Tourney Thursday Nights Karaoke by Karion

Open 7 days a week. Hours: noon until 2am

EDEN MAN SENTENCED AS HABITUAL FELON EDEN - Donald Lee Sapp, Jr., 33, of Eden pled guilty in Rockingham County Superior Court to one count of Robbery, three counts of Identity Theft, and to counts of Obtaining Property by False Pretense. Sapp was sentenced as an Habitual Felon to 70-93 months in prison

by Judge Ed Wilson.

On June 16, 2009, officers with the Eden Police Department responded to a robbery call on Washington Street.

The Defendant called police and indicated that a suspicious person was running from Red’s Upholstery Shop carrying a metal pipe or wire. Officers arrived on the scene and found the victim had been struck in the head with an unknown object.

The victim’s wallet had been stolen, and he was transported to Morehead Hospital.

The Defendant was still on the scene when officers arrived, and allowed officers to search the residence. No items from the robbery were located, but a pair of bloody jeans were found. The Defendant denied any involvement in the incident.

Subsequently, video surveillance revealed that Sapp made purchases at Lowe’s Home Improvement stores in Reidsville and Mayodan with one of the victim’s credit cards. Sapp then pawned several of the items purchased with the stolen credit card for cash. A search warrant for Sapp’s home was obtained, and the victim’s credit card and social security card were found in a box in the Defendant’s bedroom.

Sapp had prior convictions for Breaking & Entering, Possession with Intent to Manufacture Marijuana, Embezzlement, Larceny, Impaired Driving, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Trespassing.

Summer’s Bar 220 W. K INGS HWY . S UITE A • K INGS WAY PLAZA • E DEN , NC Every Thursday September 17 - October 8, 2009

Register Every Thursday at 8PM Plus 2 Night - 3 Day Las Vegas Vacation!

The ROCKINGHAM

County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from page 10 RONOVATION CAUSES MOVE COMMUNICATIONS DEPT.

OF

REIDSVILLE

On September 21, 2009, the Reidsville Police Department began renovation of its Communications Office located at 220 West Morehead Street. This renovation project will require the Police Department to temporarily relocate the Reidsville Police Communi-cations Office to the new 911 Center in Wentworth.

The Reidsville Police Department building will continue to be open to the general public during normal business hours of MondayFriday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., excluding holidays. After normal business hours, the Police Department building will be closed to the general public; however, citizens may continue to call 349-1010 for nonemergency calls or dial 911 for emergency assistance. A Reidsville Police Communications Officer will answer all incoming calls for service and handle accordingly.

It is estimated the renovation project will be completed in approximately three months. Upon completion of the renovation project, the Communications Office will once again be located at the Reidsville Police Department, allowing for a 24-hour presence at the department.

This renovation is being completed as part of a migration by the Reidsville Police and Fire Departments to the NC VIPER Communications System. The VIPER System is an 800 Megahertz radio system designed to provide emergency service agencies in North Carolina with interoperable communication capabilities.

We are committed to providing excellent police services to the citizens of Reidsville and we apologize for any inconvenience that citizens may encounter during this renovation project.

AMERICAN RED CROSS SCHEDULE All Blood Drives are open to the public.

Monday, October 5, Monroeton Elementary, 8081 U.S. 158, Reidsville. 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Their Goal is 40. Call : 634-3280 Monday, October 5, Stoneville Comm, Vera Holland Center, 203 E. Main St., Stoneville. 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Their goal is 30.

Call : 349-3434 Tuesday, October 6, M&M Recreation Center, 300 South Second St., Mayodan. 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Their goal is 40.

Wednesday, October 7, Reidsville YMCA, 504 Main St., Reidsville. 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Their goal is 30. Call : 349-3434 Thursday, October 8, Morehead Hospital, 117 East Kings Hwy., Eden. 6:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Their goal is 40. Call: 623-9711 ext.

2480.

Thursday, October 8, Bethany Elementary School, 271 Bethany Rd. 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Their goal is 40. Call: 951-2710.

Saturday, October 10, Goodwill Baptist Church, 1036 K-Fork Rd., Madison. 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Their goal is 25. Call: 4274178 Monday, October 12, Thompsonville Baptist Church, 2033 N.C. Hwy. 87, Reidsville. 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Their goal is 30. Call : 342-9392 Wednesday, October 14, Annie Penn Hospital, 618 South Main St., Reidsville. 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Their goal is 40. Call: 951-4678 Friday, October 16, Rockingham County High School, 180 High School Rd., Reidsville. 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Their goal is 150.

Call : 634-3220 Wednesday, October 21, City of Eden Public Works, 1050 Klyce St., Eden. 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Their goal is 30. Call : 6277783 ext. 106.

Friday, October 23, Reidsville High School, 1901 South Park Dr. 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Their goal is 100. Call: 349-6361

LPL FINANCIAL RECEIVES HIGHEST SCORE FINANCIAL ADVISOR SATISFACTION

IN

Reidsville, August 28, 2009, Barbara Adams of PROTEGRITY Wealth Management, an independent advisor affiliated with LPL Financial, the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer, recently announced that LPL Financial has been ranked number two out of 14 leading financial services companies in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 U.S. Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study. The J.D. Power and Associates U.S. Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study measures investor satisfaction with full service investment firms across the country, and is released on an annual basis by J.D. Power and Associates.

Importantly, LPL Financial independent advisors also received the highest scores among all the study’s participants in the area of Financial Advisor Satisfaction. Financial advisor satisfaction was the most important of six factor on which investor satisfaction was measured, including, in order of importance : Financial advisor, convenience, investment performance, account offerings, account statements and fees.

Additionally, LPL Financial independent advisors achieved

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318 Henry Street - Eden, NC 27288 336-634-8586

Targeting Power for Percentage Sales Church & Wedding Programs - Invitations - Carbonless Invoices - Newsletters Church Tracts - Flyers • Business Cards - Address Labels - Name Badges Services are designed to control the customers expenses and increase profits

www.photowhiz-js.com Ask for PDF Technology base E-Newsletters and PDF paper filing storage.

Visa - MasterCard - Discover Sheriff Sam Page thanks the Disaster Action Team for their hard work.

RED CROSS

L. Kathryn Combs, D.V.M. 2324 NC Hwy. 135 Stoneville, NC 27048

HOLDS

Phone : (336) 627 - 9600

ANNUAL DINNER IN HONOR OF BUCKLE Red Cross holds Annual Dinner in Honor of Buckle Although the Annual meeting of the American Red Cross was on an upbeat note, the table at the front was in memory of a very dedicated woman who recently passed away, Rosemary Buckle, wife of Guy Buckle. The couple often gave of themselves for the cause over many years.

Buckle’s daughters, Molly Wilson and Joan Moore were present to accept a presentation from the American Red Cross in honor of their mother.

As the dinner meeting progressed several were recognized for their hard work, volunteer hours and dedication to the Rockingham County Red Cross.

Sheriff Sam Page, Eden City Fire Chief Bernie Moore and Assistant Fire Marshall Jay Brooks were present to acknowledge the work done by the Disaster Action Team.

The volunteer of the year award, presented by Pam Cundiff, actually went to a group of people, the Disaster Action Team. This group of Volunteers carry a beeper 24/7 are notified by the local fire departments when there is a fire. The Disaster Action Team goes to each fire to provide the family with their

L e w i s Ve t e r i n a r y C l i n i c Practice Of Small Animal Medicine

Monday Through Thursday 8:00 am - Noon 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - Noon

Call For Appointment.

Dr. Mark Jordan is presented an award for outstanding achievements by the Local the Local Chapter of the Red Cross, from Perri Coletrain, Carolina Blood Region, DRD for Rockingham County. immediate needs, food, clothing and shelter. This group included Dennis Caillouet, Bill Larson, Randolph Carter, Darryl Washington, Frank Meador, Leola Meador, Jane Norwood, Holly Ore and Samantheo Marcellus.

A discussion was held on the project which hopes to acquire a generator for the facility in order to use the building as a shelter in times of power outages.

Perry Coletrain presented the local chapter with an award for Outstanding Achievements in Blood Services.

The next board meeting was scheduled for November 19 at 6pm and they announced an upcoming benefit for the American Red Cross which will take place at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Eden featuring Peter Meyer.

Daughters of Rosemary Buckle accept a plaque in memory of their mother. L to R: Joan Moore, Dr. Mark Jordan, Molly Wilson

I Truly Appreciate Your Votes To Re-Elect

Darryl G. Carter November 3, 2009

Ward 5 - Eden City Council Paid for by Committee to Elect Darryl Carter

Darryl Carter

ENCOURAGING VOTER REGISTRATION

If you need transportaion to register or vote, give us a call!

Home: 623-5809 • Cell: 932-1378

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Coach’s

Music Supplies 9340 NC Hwy. 87, Wentworth

(336) 361-4012

Buy One Get One At 1/2 Price With This Ad! • Kids Guitars $59 • Full Size $99 • Guitar Strings $4.99 • Toners Starting At $10.99 • Picks 35¢

7 Sisters

Nose 2 Tail

Unique Home Accents

Pet Grooming and Boarding

952 Washington St., Eden, NC Fall is here! Come in for beautiful Custom Wreaths and Arrangements. Some Christmas items already on display.

Coming Soon!

Next Door to Head 2 Toe and Seven Sisters Call 336-344-3750

623-7796 Hours - Tues - Sat. 10am - 5:30pm All Fall wreaths & arrangements on sale

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Ron Lewis, chaplain of the local chapter of the DAV, and wife Lou Lewis along with friend Jack Jones attended a rally in D.C. in March, concerned with the government issues. The three boarded one of seven buses that left from Winston Salem at 2 a.m.

All people in attendance had to pack lunches, as stopping with seven chartered buses for food would have been impossible. The drivers stopped twice going and twice coming back for short breaks. Arriving in D.C. around 9 a.m. the group started walking toward our first destination, which was Freedom Plaza. The march was scheduled for 10:10 a.m. but actually began at 11:00 a.m.

“Although it was very crowded, people were courteous.

There were some signs that I felt were radical, but with a group this huge and emotions as raw as they currently are, it had to be expected,” Lou said.

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Main stream media bias was one of the concerns addressed too. Coverage of this event has been interesting. It’s been funny to see how a couple of the reporters took close up shots to try to minimize the size of the huge turnout. The reports said only a few thousand people showed up and that is not true.

The White House claimed Friday that it was unaware of the planned rally. “I don’t know who the group is” White House spokesman Robert Gibbs told reporters.

Of the rally Lewis said, “Ron and I have never been political activists. We are peaceful, quiet people that have until the last couple years not felt the need to speak out, but when these massive government bailouts, pork laden “stimulus” bills, increasing numbers of czars, increasing cor-

Ron Lewis proudly represented Disabled American Veterans of Rockingham County. He is the Chaplain of the chapter and a volunteer van driver.

ruption and government control started staring us in the face, we realized that for the future of our children and grandchildren we gave the obligation to speak out against what we feel is wrong.

This corruption not only is in Washington, but starts at the local level, where we also have made our voices heard. We look forward to more peaceful gatherings like this and plan to attend this one again next year.”

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On September 24, Phyllis Bradley and the staff of NC State Employees Credit Union presented $800 to Commissioners Bobby Stanley (chair of the Animal Shelter Committee) and James Kallam (vice-chair) for the County Animal Shelter Fundraising Campaign. "We really appreciate all the work it took to raise these funds," noted Stanley. Kallam agreed, stating "it's the people here[at SECU] who make the difference in this county."

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QUILT GUILD FESTIVAL RETURNS How would you like a hand made quilt made by local women with love in every stitch? Here is a chance.

The 2nd Annual Quilt Festival and Sale will be held Friday, October 2 from 1 pm- 7 pm, and Saturday, October 3, 9am - 3pm at Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Dr., Eden. There is free admission and free parking for this unique event.

There will be something for everyone at the festival including bed quilts, baby quilts, throws, wall hangings, table runners, placemats, purses, casserole covers and pillow cases, all carefully and lovingly handcrafted by Quilt Guild members.

The Two Rivers Quilt Guild of Eden will raffle off a President Abraham Lincoln’s 200th Birthday Quilt on December 10th. The beautiful fabrics are 1860 reproduction prints and the intricate design was popular during Lincoln’s administration.

The colors of the quilt are appropriate for today’s homes and size has been scaled for queen or king beds. Raffle tickets are $1 each and a portion of the funds raised will be donated to Camp Carefree.

The Two Rivers Quilt Guild which formed in 2004 and is open to everyone, meets at 1 pm the second Thursday of each month at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. The club members are active in community charity, including donations of handmade quilts to youth in the county’s foster care system. For more information about the guild call 336-627-4711.

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My husband and I ,while shopping at Elaine’s Antiques in Eden, came across the print of the picture, ”The Gleaner” by Jean Francois Millet , done in 1857. It is of three women in a field gleaning wheat after harvest. I love that picture. It speaks to a philosophy I have that could be called “The Gleaner Principle”.

In a time when greed and it’s next of kin, selfishness, have been revealed as the destroyers of the masses, the “gleaner principle” is an anchor and comfort.

Think about what a gleaner does. They don’t own the field but get what is left after everything seems to be gone, and from a sparing amount, get enough.

They are the ones who, because they gather slowly, carefully, can find in what is left, their abundance. Get it? It is your reaction to reality that determines your success. It makes me think of my Uncle Carl, now passed away, who lost three fingers while working in a steel mill many years ago. As a child, I asked him if he felt bad having lost three fingers. He laughed and said, “Nope, glad I got seven.” Rather than obsessing over what you don’t have, take an inventory where, you don’t just count what you have left, but you also give it renewed value. YOU do that. You

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In fact it is the only place where you can, write that song, or read a book with your feet up as your favorite music soothes your frayed nerves and heals your tattered dreams. You can do that with anything my friend. Be a gleaner. You have just enough time, just enough energy, just enough strength to: finish that degree, complete that project, reconnect with your family. Live the “in spite of” not the “if only” life. “Your attitude determines your altitude”, someone once said. Are you showing others how to go through or how to go under? Remember ”every problem has an expiration date.” Now get out there is that “field” we call life and gather what is left and make something out of it.

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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from page 11 scores ranging from “Among the Best” to “Better than Most” - the two highest scores possible - across all of the categories of the study, as shown in the Power Circle ratings on jdpower.com.

Bill Dwyer, president of National Sales and Marketing at LPL Financial, said , “We are delighted with the receipt of the highest scores of all study participants in the area of Financial Advisor Satisfaction, deemed the most important of all factors measured this year by this critical industry study of investor satisfaction. It is particularly noteworthy that this recognition comes at a time when highquality, comprehensive support from independent financial advisors is in greater demand by the investing pubic than ever before. As such, this positive distinction is entirely due to the efforts of the independent financial advisors we serve, and we congratulate them.”

“In our view, the study results demonstrate the outstanding work of our advisors on behalf of their clients, and serve as a testament to the ongoing strong commitment LPL Financial advisors have to providing unbiased, conflictfree financial advice and solutions to households across their local communities. We salute the efforts of LPL Financial Advisors throughout the country, and we are proud to be partnered closely with them.”

STUDENTS RECEIVE SECU SCHOLARSHIPS WENTWORTH - Thanks to monthly $1 donations by members of the State Employees Credit Union, Sheri Hopkins and Robert Hurd, both of Eden, each received a $2,500 State Employees Credit Union scholarship to attend Rockingham Community College.

Hopkins, a member of international honor society Phi Theta Kappa, is pursuing an Associate in Arts degree.

Currently the director of children’s ministry at Renaissance Road Church in High Point, Hopkins plans to transfer to complete a four-year degree in Music Education. Her goal is to teach music.

The mother of one and grandmother of five said, “Getting this made the difference in being able to complete my degree or not completing it.

I work full-time at a High Point accounting firm, but that wasn’t enough. And being able to take night and online classes was perfect for my needs.”

Hurd, an active member of the community who works hard in his father’s towing business, is pursuing an Associate in Science degree. After earning his degree at RCC, he plans to transfer to the University of

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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 18 North Carolina at Chapel Hill and obtain a PhD in pharmacy. The scholarship, he said, means everything to him because it will make that dream possible.

“My goal is to become a pharmacist and come back to our community to work. I want to be able to give back to my family and community for all of their support.”

Two SECU scholarships are given each year at each of the state’s 58 community colleges. In addition, one scholarship is awarded each year at each of the state’s high schools. These scholarships are funded by SECU members through the SECU Foundation. In Rockingham County, SECU scholarships are funded by all three county credit unions.

“Their (SECU) impact is worldwide based on the students I know they have sponsored,” said Hopkins. To the members she said, “Thank you.”

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The Williams employees at Distric 160 in Reidsville invite yu to join in raising funds for the United Way of Rockingham County while golfing for the fun of it at the same time.

On Friday, October 9th (sign in is 7:30-8:30am) a shotgun start will begin at 8:30 am at the Plantation Golf Club in Reidsville.

This is a fundraising event for the United Way of Rockingham County. Sponsorship opportunities still exist and are welcome. Call for details. All donations and funds raised will be matched in full by Williams Gas. Registration is $50 per person, includes 18 holes of golf, cart rental, lunch, beverages and chances to win prizes.

The Club Pro will draw Pro-AM teams on the day of tournament. (soft spikes only).

For more information call Wayne Ellzey, Danny Purgason or Calvin Simpson at 336-951-2251 or email: district160@williams.com.

CIPRIANI “TOP IN THE STATE” WENTWORTH - Rebecca Cipriani, Register of Deeds for Rockingham County, walked away with top awards at the 57th Annual Conference of the North Carolina Association of Registers of Deeds held September 19-22, 2009 in Raleigh.

Ed Wooters, representing the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners awarded her the “Outstanding Register of Deeds” award on September 20..

Charles Szypszak from the University of North Carolina School of Government in Chapel Hill presented to Cipriani “The Eunice Ayers Distinguished Service Award” for excellence and outstanding service to the North Carolina Association of Registers of Deeds.

To be eligible for the Eunice Ayers award, the recipient must have at least five years of service as an elected Register of Deeds; a well-documented record of accomplishments within the Register of Deeds office; achievements in other areas of importance in county, state or national government; served in a leadership capacity in one or more offices of the NC Association of Registers of Deeds; and have such intangible qualities as leadership, compassion, humanitarianism, spirit, good humor, integrity, perseverance, and long-term dedication. The award was named in honor of the first president of the North Carolina Association of Registers of Deeds from Forsyth County who served from 1952-1954.

“To be selected by my peers and to be a part of an elite group of only 26 distinguished registers who have received this award, is truly an honor,” says Cipriani. Elected to serve as the president of the NC Association of Registers of Deeds last September, Cipriani passed the gavel to Duplin County’s Register of Deeds, Davis Brinson at the conclusion of this year’s conference.

According to Cipriani, “This has been an extremely difficult year to be a Register of Deeds in this state. There were 55 bills introduced as legislation in the General Assembly that impacted our offices. I think this is a testament to the importance of our offices and its impact on other governmental entities, business partners, and the public.”

“Other challenges we faced this year include turnover, the economy, and technology initiatives. Due to elections, retirement or death, we had one of the biggest years for turnover in NCARD, with almost one-fourth of our membership being new registers. Dealing with budget cuts, travel cuts, staff reductions and furloughs while still trying to maintain and provide service to our citizens has been overwhelming at times,” she continued. “Keeping competent, welltrained staff with the skill sets, the level of knowledge and the technical expertise needed to meet the demands of the 21st century has been challenging. As our offices move away from a paper-based world towards an electronic one, continuing to explore and move in that direction has been demanding,” she explained.

“I have had the opportunity to work with inspiring, dedicated public servants throughout this great State this year and I am appre-

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Confussed Computer A confused caller was having troubles printing documents. He told the technician that the computer had said that it ''could not find the printer.'' The user had even tried turning the computer screen to face the printer—but his computer still could not 'see' the printer.

Blonde Joke The Local sheriff was looking for a new deputy. When a blonde walks in to try for the job, he asks her "Okay, what is 1 and 1?"

"Eleven", she replies.

The sheriff thinks to himself, "Thats not what I wanted, but I guess she's right!"

"What two days of the week begin with the letter T?" he asks.

"Today and Tomorrow", the blonde answers.

The sheriff is again surprised that the blonde has supplied a correct answer that had not even occurred to him.

"Now listen carefully, who killed Abe Lincoln?" he asks her.

The blonde looks a little surprised. She thinks really hard for a minute and finally admits, "I don't know."

"Well, why don't you go home and work on that one for a while?"

So, the blonde wanders over to the beauty parlor, where her pals are waiting to hear the results of the interview.

The blonde was exultant.

"The interview went great!" she says. "First day on the job and I'm already working on a murder case!''

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For The Fun Of It Three Reasons Three men are in a hot-air balloon. Soon, they find themselves lost in a canyon somewhere.

One of the three men says, "I have an idea. We can call for help in this canyon and the echo will carry our voices far enough for someone to hear us."

So he leans over the basket and yells out, "Helllloooooo!

Where are we?" (They hear the echo several times).

15 minutes later, the men in the balloon hear an echoing voice: "Helllloooooo! You're lost!!"

One of the men says, "That must be a Microsoft service tech!"

Puzzled, one of the other men asks, "Why do you say that?"

The man replies: "For three reasons: (1) he took a long time to answer, (2) he was absolutely correct, and (3) his answer was absolutely useless."

Start The Car About five years ago the battery in my beat-up VW beetle had died because I left the lights on overnight. I was in a hurry to get to work on time so I ran into the house to get my wife to give me a hand to start the car.

I told her to get into our second car, a prehistoric oversized gas guzzler, and use it to push my car fast enough to start it. I pointed out to her that because the VW had an automatic transmission, it needed to be pushed at least 30 MPH for it to start. She said fine, hoped into her car and drove off.

I sat there fuming wondering what can she be doing. A minute passed by and when I saw her in the rearview mirror coming at me at about 40 MPH, I realized that I should have been a bit clearer with my directions.

Call Charges A man in Manchester, decided to write a book about churches around the country. He started by flying to Leeds, and started working south from there. Going to a very large church, he began taking photographs and he spotted a golden telephone on the wall and a sign which read "£10,000 a minute." Seeking out the pastor he asked about the phone. The pastor answered that this golden phone is, in fact, a direct line to Heaven and if he pays the price he can talk directly to God. As he continued to visit churches in Wigan, Birmingham, Bristol and Canterbury, and all around England, he found more phones, with the same sign, and got the same answer from each pastor.

Finally, he arrived in Derbyshire.

Upon entering a church in this North central area of Derbyshire, behold, he saw the usual golden telephone. But THIS time, the sign read "Calls: 25 pence."

Fascinated, he asked to talk to the pastor; "I have been in churches all across the country and in each church, I have found this golden telephone and have been told it is a direct line to Heaven and that I could talk to God, but, in the other churches the cost was £10,000 a minute. Your sign reads 25 pence a call. Why?" The pastor, smiling, replied; "Son, you're in Derbyshire now - This is God's country...so it's a local call."

ANSWERING MACHINES • "Hi. Now you say something."

• "I can't come to the phone now because I have amnesia and I feel stupid talking to people I don't remember. I'd appreciate it if you could help me out by leaving my name and telling me something about myself. Thanks."

• "Greetings, you have reached the Sixth Sense Detective Agency. We know how you are and what you want, so at the sound of the tone, please hang up."

• "You know what I hate about answering machine messages?

They go on and on and on and on, wasting your time. I mean, all they really need to say is, "We aren't in, leave a message."

That's why I've decided to keep mine simple and short. I pledge to you, my caller, that you will never have to suffer through another long answering machine message when you call me..."

• "Hello, this is Douglas. I'm not home right now, but I can take a message. Hang on a second while I get a pencil.""Okay, what would you like me to tell me?"

• "This is a test. This is a test of the Answering Machine Broadcast System. This is only a test."

• "Finally get an answering machine. Now how does this thing work? Hmmm.

Press Record button, I did that, and the light should be on. I wonder why it's not working right. Hmmmm, I wonder what this button does......"

• "David’s house, the final frontier. These are the messages of David’s answering machine. Its five-year mission: to seek out your name and your telephone number. To boldly inform you to

wait for the tone."

• "Hi, I'm a burglar and I was just about to steal Chad’s answering machine. If you give me your name and number I'll....uh.....I'll post it on the fridge where he'll see it. By the way, do you know where he keeps the silver?"

• "The number you've dialed is purely imaginary. Please multiply by one and dial again."

• "Hello?

Just a second while I turn off the stereo." "Okay, sorry about that.

Hi there, who's this....Well hi!....Uh huh....yeah...well listen, you're talking to a machine, so please leave a message and I'll call you back."

• Hi, Alan’s answering machine is broken. This is his refrigerator.

Please speak very slowly, and I'll stick your message to myself with one of these magnets on my face here."

• "Prepare for testing of Beep Software revision 1.05. Counting down to test: 5...4...3...2...1...."

• "Next on Public Radio, we'll be hearing music of Antonin Dvorak. This is the Beep Serenade in C-Sharp Minor, Opus 72."

• "C'mon....you can do it....just a little one. That's the way....just a little beep, just a little one.

C'mon....good boy....here we go....like this -- beeeeep, just a little one, beeeeeeeeeep, c'mon....You can do it!"

• "This is not an answering machine -- this is a telepathic thought-recording device. After the tone, think about your name, your reason for calling, and a number where I can reach you, and I'll think about returning your call.

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Mice A mother mouse and her three children crept out of their hole into the kitchen and began feasting on some delicious bits of food. Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, Mother Mouse saw a cat slinking toward them.The cat was between the mice and their hole. The mother mouse puffed up her lungs and went, "Woof!

Woof!" The cat turned tail and ran. With that, the mother quickly led her children back to safety in their hole.

When they were settled, and

breathing normally, Mother Mouse said to her children, "Now, what's the lesson from that experience?"

"We don't know," the baby mice squeaked.

"It is this," said Mother Mouse. "It's always good to know a second language.

Cooking Class "One day during cooking class, the teacher, Mrs. Michaels, was extolling her secrets for preparing perfect sauces.

When she ordered us to the

RCC TRUSTEES WENTWORTH - During the recent meeting of the Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees, Development/Foundation Director Gaye Clifton cited the robust health of RCC’s foundation. In a time when other stock portfolios have lost 30 percent or more of their value, the foundation managed a mere nine percent loss. Currently, the foundation boasts assets in excess of $13 million.

Foundation funds are accumulated through an annual fundraiser among the college faculty and staff and through several annual community fundraisers, including the “Evening of Recognition” gala in October, the May golf tournament, and the Annual Giving Campaign throughout the county which ends in June.

Clifton noted that the staff and faculty raised over $16,000 during their August campaign and this year’s annual giving campaign netted over $400,000. In addition, private funds are given through the endowment of corporate and private scholarships. To date, RCC has over 130 endowed scholarships, making it one of the most active community college foundations in the state.

Clifton explained that foundation monies are used to fund programs and training not funded through the state. These include peer tutor programs, child care grants, cultural events, workshops, and much more.

Trustees also approved changes in the Community Workforce and Education Division fee structure.

These include fees for criminal background checks and drug screening for students in specific programs such as emergency medical technician as well as charges for duplicate certificates.

Fees for the career readiness certification decreased for the current academic year.

“Based on the current economic circumstances in this county,” said Keys, “we are asking for these changes in order to cover our rising costs, while continuing to serve our community’s needs

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stoves to prepare our assignments, she said, "Don't forget to use wooden spoons."

As I stirred my sauce, I contemplated the physics behind the mystery of the wooden spoon and decided it must have something to do with heat conduction. I approached Mrs. Michaels to test my theory. "Why wooden spoons?", I asked.

"Because," she replied, "if I have to sit here listening to all your metal spoons banging against metal pots, I'd go nuts."

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and interests effectively.”

In other business, the trustees adopted a 22.2 million budget for 2009-10. In addition, approval was given to enter into annual services agreements with two architectural firms for small projects under $300,000 and to award the bid to Metropolitan Roofing, Inc. of Eden for replacement of the Advanced Technologies building roof. The board also endorsed a letter from the North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees to Governor Beverly Purdue to exempt community colleges from the terms of Executive Order-21 in which Purdue ordered the Office of State Budget and Management to reduce all state agencies approved allotments by five percent.

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The oath of office was administered to new student trustee, Kayleigh Williams, president of the RCC Student Government Association. SGA presidents serve as student trustees throughout their term.

However, Williams will serve as the first student trustee with nonbinding advisory voting privileges.

Those privileges were granted by the board of trustees during their meeting in July.

“Student opinion and participation in the policy matters of the college is essential to maintain relevance to the college’s programs, services, and activities,” said Keys.

The next board of trustees meeting will be Nov. 10 at 4 p.m.

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EDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES GRANT

WORTH A QUARTERMILLION DOLLARS

By Bernie Moore, Fire Chief

On Aug. 28, the Eden Fire Department was awarded a Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security grant. The grant application was submitted in spring 2008.

The approved project cost total is $256,950. The federal share is 95 percent or $244,103 of the approved amount, while the city will pay the remaining 5 percent or $12,847.

The monies awarded are to be used for three thermal imaging cameras, 30 sets of personal protective equipment and 33 self-contained breathing apparatus.

At present, we have only one thermal imaging camera. This grant will enable us to have a camera on each first-out engine. These cameras are valuable pieces of equipment that will allow our firemen to find hot spots behind walls, floors, ceilings and more. We are fortunate to receive these life-saving tools.

Over the past couple of years, our department has been working to get a few sets of personal protective equipment each year. We want our firemen to have the best protection we can offer them. With this grant, we will get to the point we need to be without waiting four or five years. Our firemen are very happy and deserving of the new equipment they will soon be wearing.

The 33 self-contained breathing apparatus we will be able to purchase comes at the right time. Our SCBAs are aging out and many of the spare bottles we have will soon be out of compliance. With this grant, we will not only be able to purchase new SCBAs, but 33 spare bottles and masks are included. This puts our department in excellent shape for many years to come.

All of our firemen are excited about this grant and the equipment that will be purchased. This kind of news always boosts morale and keeps things on a positive note.

We are thankful for these funds and plan to put them to good use for you – our citizens

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BANNED

To reduce waste going to North Carolina landfills, the state issued a ban (which began Oct. 1) restricting the following materials from disposal in landfills: • Rigid plastic containers – plastics such as water and soda bottles, milk jugs, juice bottles and laundry detergent bottles classified as PET or HDPE plastics (number 1 or number 2 plastics, stamped underneath the container). Rigid plastic containers are bottles that have a neck smaller than its body.

• Wooden pallets • Motor vehicle oil filters • Oyster shells Instead of putting the banned items in the trash container, residents are encouraged to recycle plastic containers at the following sites: • Main St. in the Draper section • Eden Mall - East Meadow Road • One-Stop Shop on Aiken Road • Orchard Drive off Morgan Rd • Mildred’s Kitchen on The Boulevard • Henry Street Mun. Parking Lot • Recycling Center on Mebane Bridge Road Wooden pallets are considered demolition and will be picked up for a fee while oil filters may be recycled at the Recycling Center located on Mebane Bridge Road. The filters must be free of oil. For more details, call the city’s Solid Waste Division at 627-7783.

LEAF SEASON ALMOST HERE

By Darren Gatewood, Superintendent of the Street Division

The City of Eden will have loose-leaf collections Oct. 19 through March 5, 2010. The collection schedule is as follows: Garbage Collection Day Leaf Collection Day Monday Tuesday Tuesday Monday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Friday Thursday This schedule applies to all areas except parts of the Central area (Stadium Drive toward Kings Highway); Highland Drive and Dameron Street. These areas are targeted for collection on Wednesdays.

There are several things you must do to make sure your leaves get picked up. Leaves must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day. They should not be placed in the traveled portion of the roadway where traffic would be impeded, but placed at a location away The from any objects such as parked cars, low-hanging tree limbs, ROCKINGHAM catch basins and drainpipes. It is important that leaves are not placed in the actual ditch to preInvesting In Rockingham vent potential flooding. Sticks, County’s Quality of Life rocks, bricks and other such objects should be kept out of the leaves for pick-up as they delay the Continued from page 19 collection process and can cause ciative of the opportunity to severe damage to the collection lead this wonderful Association and to be recognized with these equipment.

You are encouraged to retain honors.”

These awards are added to leaves on your property and compost when possible by implement- a growing list of accomplishing a backyard composting project. ments and awards; Cipriani has If you want leaves for gardening accumulated throughout her purposes, call the Street Division professional career, including for information on signing up for the “Old North State Award” delivery of leaves by the truck load. presented to her by Governor For more information regarding leaf Michael Easley in 2007 for her collection, call Darren Gatewood, role in bringing a national mortSuperintendent of the Street gage elimination scam to light.

Division, at 627-7783, ext. 102.

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ANDY JOHNSON – EDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT

In her 20 years working for the city, Cathy Swinney Dooley has answered the phone countless times when her quick response helped save someone’s life. As a communications officer, her workdays are spent answering calls – many times calls that involve life or death situations. Although being a communications officer can be stressful, it’s also exciting. “It’s different each day,” Dooley said.

Dooley is a native of Eden and while she enjoys Eden’s small-town atmosphere and friendly population, she would like to see our city grow to include more industry Dooley and restaurants, including a Texas Steakhouse or Applebee’s. Dooley divides her time between Eden and Huddleston, Va., where she and her husband Buddy have recently built a The Lovelace Touch Mobile Day Spa home. Located near Smith 336-791-5699 Mountain Lake, it’s a place she Audrey Lovelace gets to enjoy some of her favorite License #’s 1202019420 • Va. Cosmetology License #1201103600 pastimes including boating, • Manicures $10 • Pedicures $20 camping, fishing, cookouts and • Facials $30 • Body Wrap $30 spending time with friends and THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE the rest of her family, including Nationally NCBTMB Certified daughter Julie Swinney, stepHost a Spa Party in the comfort of your own home! daughter, Kara Dooley and Hostess recieves a FREE service!

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While she looks forward to a future involving retirement and living near the lake, Dooley still enjoys the challenges – and rewards – of working in the police department. “You hope at the end of the day you made a difference in someone’s life,” she said.

The Rockingham County Literacy Project In Association With

The Eden Woman’s Club Present The 3rd Annual

Fashion Show & Gift Basket Auction For Nursing Scholarship, Operating Expenses For RC Literacy Project & Other Charities!

CATHY SWINNEY DOOLEY – EDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Home Savings Bank Charitable Endowment presented a generous donation to The Salvation Army of Rockingham County that will go toward construction of new Youth and Senior Adult Community Centers in Reidsville and Eden. Presenting the check was Jonathan Jobe, President of Home Savings Bank, and accepting was Captain John Sikes, Commanding Officer, The Salvation Army of Rockingham County.

Pictured from left to right: Home Savings Bank Charitable Endowment Board Members, Mr. Ed Gunn, Mr. Andy Meeks, Mr. Jimmy Wright. Also pictured, Captain John Sikes, Mr. Jonathan Jobe, Captain Andrea Sikes and Captain Joanne Case.

FUNDRAISER

You might say Police Officer Andy Johnson is a chip off the old block. He followed his parents in choosing a career of service to others. His father Skip is a retired police captain and his mother Cindy heads Morehead Hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Department. Johnson has served with Eden’s police force for 4 years. He says he likes to “help make Eden a safer place to live.” Currently assigned to patrol the busy central area of the city, Johnson responds to a lot of traffic accidents and shoplifting cases although he points out every shift brings different types of situations.

Johnson is an Eden native and still calls our city home. “It’s small enough to have Johnson a laidback country feel and just a great place to live,” Johnson said. Most of his closeknit family, including sister Sandy, live in or near Eden. When he’s off duty, Johnson can often be found with his girlfriend, Tesh Barksdale. He stays on the go enjoying golfing, hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his black lab, Dakota. Johnson is also busy with memberships in several organizations, including the local Fraternal Order of Police and Masonic Lodge, as well as the Leaksville Fire Station.

Johnson plans to complete a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and looks forward to a promising future in the Eden Police Department. He wants to see the city he loves progress as well. He feels more jobs and increasing the city’s appeal to younger generations will encourage them to stay here and raise their families, in turn making Eden a better community.

Saturday October 24, 2009 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the

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3 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Pumpkins and Apples for sale on Church Lawn.

5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Taco Supper. Come by and Grab a Taco and all the fixin's before going to the Friday night Football game.

Angel To Me My grandfather John Richard Martin is my Hero. He taught me about life and most importantly Jesus Christ. Before he passed away he became best friends with Cleo Minter. Together they enjoyed many years and Cleo became a Grandmother to me. My grandfather called Cleo by the nickname “Cle”. They shared meals, movies and family get together. Cleo was his rock, best friend and confidant. As the years went by Grandfather’s health failed, Cleo was by his side She provided for him, took care of him and made sure he had the best care possible. As I think about CLe and thank God for the Angel he sent for me and my family. These short words can’t describe my love, admiration and joy for my grandmother Cleo. As my Grandfather and I loved cars, we thought it fitting that Cleo should have something new. She deserves it and I am proud to be part of it.

My family and I are so very thankful that she is a part of our lives.

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From Cleo It was an awesome gift, and I do appreciate the thoughtfulness and kindness of this family. May God Bless each of them!

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FAST CASH CLASSIFIEDS

FREE CLASSIFIED ADS • FREE CLASSIFIED LINE ADVERTISEMENTS are a new special Community Service, run on a space available basis only.

These ads may run in one publication and are limited to 2 per household per month. 15 words maximum.

This free service was created to help readers dispose of

everyday household items on occasion.

Not included in the free category are: automobiles/recreation vehicles, animals for sale, businesses or business services including homebased business, lessons offered, help wanted or needed and services offered for pay ads, selling of firewood, hay bales or other farm equipment or produce, real estate, mobile homes, land or rental property ads (including For Sale By Owner), firearms, cemetery plots, personals, vehicles, etc. (no 900 numbers accepted)

For all other classifieds there is a fee of $6 per issue for up to 20 words, and 25¢ per word thereafter.

Photos/Logos add $5, Boxes: ad $3 ALL ADS WITH FEES MUST BE PAID BEFORE DEADLINE TO RUN IN NEXT ISSUE. Cash, Checks, Master Card & Visa accepted.

If billing is required & accepted there will be a $1 charge billing charge added .

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• Fax to 336-627-9225 • Mail in your ad information and payment to Eden’s Own Journal 519 S. Van Buren Rd Suite C NC. Hwy 14 Eden, NC 27288 Eden’s Own is published and placed on the stands on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. Deadlines fall on the Monday before publication.

Ads cannot be put in nor canceled after deadline. No refunds

APARTMENTS / HOMES FOR RENT OR SALE Lg 1 bdrm / Mdsn Stv & Rfrg CA & HT Up strs, Carpet, Blinds $20 App, $295 & Dep 573-3233 1st time homebuyers: to get your credit up to $8000.00, Call Leesa Amick, Realtor/Broker at Allen Tate. 336-613-1629.

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Any donation is appreciated. Call Denise Armstrong at 623-6521 or 552-4870.

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Call 336-635-9441 ITEMS FOR SALE Queen headboard and frame $375. Call 336-623-1812 White Whirlpool Refrigerator 18.2 Cube Feet. Glass Shelves, Nice & Clean Condition Top/Bottom . $300 Firm. Call : 1-310-400-9015 List your items for sale in the Fash Cash Classifieds of Eden’s Own & the Rockingham County Star AUTOMOBILES 1997 Ford Aspire - 30+ MPG Air Conditioning, Automatic Transmission, Dual Air Bags, New Tires. 128,000 miles. $1000 firm.

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AT RCC PARTNERS WITH NC RURAL CENTER WENTWORTH – “If rural and urban from federal representatives of areas don't work together, Project GATE (Growing America they might not work at all.” Through Entrepreneurship), a federal Charlotte Observer, 1986. grant administered by the NC Rural At the time those words were Center. Through GATE, would-be written, the decline of North entrepreneurs can apply for scholarCarolina’s rural areas and rise of its ships to help them in their business urban areas were in full swing. This venture. Because the grant is new, was economically unhealthy. Rural federal representatives are in the areas provide services, goods and process of gathering data from those, labor to urban areas and without like the RCC Small Business Center, strong rural areas, the urban strength who use the money to train future becomes unstable. In 1987, to help business owners. raise the declining living standards in Debi Joyce is the on-site GATE rural areas, the nonprofit NC Rural counselor at RCC. She has REAL Economic Development Center was (Rural Entrepreneurship through created. Its mission was and is to Action Learning) training and reguhelp develop, promote and imple- larly ment economic strategies that will teaches the “How to Start a Small improve the quality of life of rural Business” course. Since many North Carolinians.

GATE scholarship recipients are The Small Business Center at enrolled in the course, the federal Rockingham Community College representatives attended one of her partners with the NC Rural Center. classes to observe.

This partnership is helpful to existing After the visit, Barry Ryan, and future entrepreneurs by giving entrepreneurship associate at the NC them a local person who can guide Rural Center, said, “They loved what them through the complexities of Debi is doing and were very loan applications and proven suc- impressed by the interactive nature cessful small business practices. of the class (something Joyce credits, Recently, the RCC Small in part, to the support and assistance Business Center received a visit of local business owners).”

Downtown Crafters & Amish Country Market Fall Festival Fun!

The Christmas Shop

Local Artist And Crafters Will Be Set Up Inside And Out! Featuring: Gorgeous Handmade Fall Decor, Painted Windows, Artglass, Sawblades, and Primitives, Old-Time Candy and Homemade Amish Pretzels.

Come Join Us In The Christmas Room For Fun, Refreshments & Old-Time Holiday Treats.

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FOOD LION 824 S. Van Buren Rd., Eden PRESENTS

4th Annual CMN Car Show

Call Josh or Nathan at Food Lion 336-6278504 for detalils

Sat., Oct. 17, 8am - 4pm Registration 8am - 12pm • Awards presented at 4pm • Entry fees: $10 per car or bike

TOP 25 CAR SHOW Top 20 cars & top 5 bikes • Door Prizes • Trophies • Food • Petting Zoo • Kids Fun

All makes, models, and years welcomE All money raised goes to the CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK

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EDEN FAMILY YMCA TURNS 100 YEARS OLD In September, the Eden Family YMCA turned the page on one century and starts another as September is their one hundred year anniversary.

According to original YMCA records: On Thursday night, September 23rd, 1909, the first meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by W.R. Lynch who was sent here by the State Committee of the YMCA to organize the work.

This meeting was held in a room over the Spray Drug Store. J. W. East was elected president, W. D. Philipps 1st Vice President, Abner Jones 2nd Vice President, L. W. Clarl 3rd Vice President, C. E. Keiglar, Recording Secretary, and A. E. Emery, Treasurer. Other members of the board were; J. O. Hopkins, W. W. Workman, J.F. Lewis, C. B. Austin, J. J. Philipps, J. W. Austin, Dan Yarbough, G. A. Suttenfield, W. H. Bibee, J.W. Newman, and Dr. John B. Ray.

The first building was opened September 5th, 1910 and the formal dedication was held September 21st, 1910.

Before consolidation of the city’s YMCA’s, there where five local branches in the Tri-Cities.

The Central YMCA, the first branch built, was established in 1909 as the first industrial YMCA in the South. In 1917, the Leaksville Y was built and the North Spray YMCA opened its doors in 1918. The Draper Y began operations in 1919, and Henry Street Y opened in 1944.

Industrialist B. Frank Mebane supported the opening of the Central Y, and his mills managed it.

The Central YMCA, first Y branch, was a community center that offered pool tables, bowling alleys, and religious and physical education programs. The branch operated for 61 years.

The Leaksville branch grew in its early years, but fire destroyed the original building in

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1. Complete the YMCA/DoD Eligibility Form 2. Take the Eligibility Form along with a copy of deployment orders and your military ID card to the YMCA. • SILVERSNEAKERS Individuals who are Medicare eligible with Humana and AARP supplements are invited to enroll in SilverSneakers membership.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION 1. Everyone who participates must be or become a member.

2. There are two kinds of members: * PHYSICAL (facility) Members – Annual or continuous fee for: Family, Adult, Youth, Senior Citizen * SUSTAINING Members – Donors, without building use.

3. All new, Adult Physical Members will pay a joining fee, except those who are joining through their company’s payroll deduction plan, or those who have made a sustaining contribution of $150 or more within the past year. Anyone whose membership has lapsed more than 60 days must pay a joining fee upon re-registering.

Adult Joining Fee - $60.00 Family Joining Fee - $90.00 4. The family fee will be 1.5 times the individual adult rate. (Essentially, the first adult is the full rate, the second is half price, and the children are FREE.)

5. The preferred payment method is monthly bank draft or payroll deduction. A membership on draft can be changed or cancelled for any month by the 21st of the previous month. Any unused portion of an annual membership fee will be refunded upon request when terminating the membership. (The joining fee is non-refundable.)

6. Physical Members will not pay extra for general “core” physical classes, fitness orientations, mass fitness testing, racquetball court reservations, or nautilus equipment. Extra fees will be charged for special interest programs outside the core which have added costs (e.g.

Gymnastics, Swim Lessons, Tennis Lessons, Cheer & Tumble, Childcare, etc.)

7. Guest passes will be available through the staff and are good for one free visit. Any member may bring a prospective member to use or see the facilities, provided clearance is made ahead of time, by a professional staff person. House guests of a member may use the YMCA free up to two weeks. Any time more than two weeks will be charged at the regular monthly rate of a membership. Members of another YMCA, except Western Rockingham, Reidsville, Martinsville or Danville, may use the YMCA free. The Eden YMCA will not accept guests who are subject to daily guest fee rates on Saturdays from Thanksgiving weekend through the last weekend in March. Guest fee rates will be as follows: Per Day $10.00/adult $7.00/college $5.00/youth Per Week $30.00/adult $20.00/college $10.00/youth Per Month $60.00/adult $40.00/college $20.00/youth * Students must present a class schedule to be eligible for college rate. ** Other than husband & wife, a person must be under 18, still in school, or a full time college student to be included on a family membership.

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1936. Another site was founded that year, and it housed the Leaksville Y until it became the Boys Club of Leaksville.

The North Spray branch had a large growth in its early years.

However, after World War II, it was absorbed by the Central Y. The Draper branch was well equipped with showers, a bowling alley, and a billiards room. A gym was added in 1922, and this combination with the other amenitites gave the Draper Y probably the best physical facilities of any YMCA building in this area.

The Henry Street YMCA was started as the black branch of the consolidated Central Y. It became part of the consolidated YMCA that opened in 1971.

The original Eden YMCA building on Kennedy Street housed a gym, an olympic size swimming pool, a game room, ceramics shop, canteen area, and teen room and offices. Additions to the building included the F.C. “Buck” Dumaine Youth Center that included a gym, dance room (now state of the art aerobics room), and multi-purpose room.

Also added at the same time were

two racquetball courts, and renovation of the existing building included separate fitness centers for men and women. In the 1990s, the separate fitness centers were combined into one fitness area, which now includes a cardio-vascular room, just added in 2000. In the late 1990s, reconstruction of the new clay-composite tennis courts was completed along with a playground and

picnic shelter. Fields for almost every kind of outdoor sport and an asphalt outdoor track have been added since the YMCA was built in 1971.

If you haven’t been to your YMCA lately, you owe it to yourself to pay us a visit. Fitness, fun, and fellowship are what you’ll find!

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CYCLING IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY Rockingham County Tourism and Economic Development have been promoting bicycle routes for the past three years. The County Partnership has published a brochure with recommendations of certain routes, along with safe cycling tips.

It sounds pretty good to be able to show off the natural beauty of the county to those who also enjoy a healthy lifestyle. So where is the beef? Why are some citizens upset?

Some citizens of the Bethany community have expressed a concern with the abundance of cyclists who appear to them to be “taking over the roads”. Complaints include cyclist often riding two or more abreast in groups of 25 to 30 bicycles, not allowing cars to pass. Residents consider them a road hazard and say the cyclist ride slow, and on occasion others have been on the roads with rollerblades. This is in obvious violation of traffic law.

The Bethany area borders Guilford County, the apparent direction from which the groups of cyclist travel into Rockingham County.

Sheriff Sam Page recently discussed these issues with some residents in an effort to assist with understanding North Carolina Bicycle and Vehicle laws that apply pursuant to N.C. Chapter 20.

Understanding primary enforcement of the aforementioned traffic law to be those of the N.C. State Highway Patrol, Sheriff Page has been in communication with local First Sergeant Ray Gibson. He also has briefed his uniformed deputies with concerns for enforcement and awareness.

Sheriff Page would like to make everyone, including the area Bicycle Clubs aware of the concerns expressed by local residents and encourages both to share the road with respect, patience and understanding of North Carolina law as it applies to both vehicles and bicycles.

Bicycles have full lawful right to have usage of the state maintained roads and highways, but are required to follow governing laws. Generally speaking, courtesy is the key for both sides of the conflict.

These local residents are used to tractors and other farm equipment utilizing the roads, but report that most farmers will pullover to allow motorist to pass them as not to impede others.

Vehicles are required to give way to the right when other vehicles are signaling the desire to pass by audible signal and turn signal when passing can be done safely.

Cyclists can legally ride two or more abreast, and are not prohibited from doing same. It is recommended that cyclists give way to the right to allow motor vehicles to pass, and consider possible riding single file to show

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a desire to share the highway.

Sheriff Page assures local residents that if called, a N.C. Trooper or a Deputy will respond to take appropriate legal action if a violation is observed. He further encourages riders to patron local stores.

The Sheriff has also contacted N.C. Department of Transportation with encouragement to post signs along the published bicycle routes. He has made contact with two Piedmont bicycle businesses and their sponsored bicycle clubs that are affected.

KIDS’ GOLF CLINIC The Stoneville Rec. Dept. held it's first Kids Golf Clinic this summer with a lot of participation.

It was such a success that they have decided to have another day clinic at the Ponderosa Golf Club with Joey Sizemore as instructor.

If you would like to have your child participate, please call the Stoneville Town Hall at 573-9393 to register. This date will be a teacher workday for students. The rain date is October 30, which is also a teacher workday. It will be 9:30am until 2:00 pm with lunch being provided. The cost is $20 per person.

DAUGHTER EXHIBITS MOTHER’S QUILTS Eden City Hall is proud to announce that quilts will be on exhibit the month of October that were handcrafted by the late Dovie Carter. This exhibit is courtesy of Mrs. Carter’s daughter, Virginia Lawson.

Dovie Carter lived in Eden most of her life and worked for Equity Group in Reidsville prior to her retirement in 2003. She enjoyed crafts very much and used them as a sort of therapy. She also enjoyed her church and had come to cherish the senior groups she had become a member of since her retirement. She had made many friends and seemed to love the trips with the groups and the projects she had taken on.

Virginia hopes the exhibit will somehow be an inspiration to others who may retire and wonder “What in the world will I do with myself?” Dovie filled many of her days making items that the family always loved but now cherish more than ever. She had become a very good artist and made many beautiful quilts in her final years. All through her life she was involved in one craft or another. From ceramics, macramé, sewing, quilting, flower arranging and many things in between, she always stayed busy. The Eden Daily News did an article on Dovie back in 1982 and she was quoted as truly being a “crafty lady”.

Virginia says her family misses mom dearly. October 20 was Dovie’s birthday and she passed away a few days before her 70th birthday on October 12, 2008.

Carter’s work will be on display from October 1 through October 31 and may be viewed weekdays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Eden City Hall, located at 308 E. Stadium Drive.

To learn more about the Artist of the Month program at Eden City Hall, visit www. ExploreEdenNc.com or call Cindy Adams at (336) 623-7789 ext. 3021.

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HAGOOD – YEUNG EXCHANGE VOWS Medicine residency at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth where he currently serves as Chief of Residents.

The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by her sister, Jessi Hagood of Eden, NC as Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids were Cassidy Martinez of Eden, NC; Lauren Shannahan of Burlington, NC; Barbara Suvatne of Silver Springs, MD; Nicole Valenti of Burlington, NC; and Amy Whitt of Charlotte, NC. The Best Man was Dr. Jimmy Suvatne, friend of the groom, of Silver Springs, MD. Groomsmen were Scott Anthony of Milton, MA; Dr. Sean Conley of Portsmouth, VA; Dr. Arthur Pemberton of Galax, VA; Pete Poteat of Asheboro, NC, brother of the bride; and Eric Whitney of Somerville, MA. Honorary Groomsmen were Horatio and Julian Poteat, nephews of the bride, of Asheboro, NC. Flower girls were Elle and May Anthony of Milton, MA. Ring Bearers were

OCTOBER: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Morehead Hospital is doing its part in keeping the citizens informed about the Breast Cancer with several seminars and classes that bring awareness to the community.

The Pink Talk Breast Cancer Presentation will be offered by the American Cancer Society on Wednesday, October 14 from 12:30pm - 2:00pm in the Morehead Hospital downstairs classroom.

This free presentation will also include literature, door prizes and lunch will be provided. Registration for this event is required by Monday, October 12 by calling 336-834-0844.

For those concerned about their breast health there will be a free presentation open to the pub-

lic held in Madison at the Mayflower Restaurant at noon on Thursday, October 15th. A free lunch is available to those who register by Monday, October 12 by calling 336-62708510.

This free presentation will explain that there are approximately 192,370 new cases of breast cancer in the U.s. for 2009.

This year alone breast cancer will result in approximately 40,170 deaths.

Morehead Hospital asks that you join mammography supervisor, Angie Bicknell, as she discusses breast health including early detection, screening recommendations, and treatment options.

Pink Day will be held on Friday, October 30 when the American Cancer Society and Morehead Hospital asks that you join the staff in wearing pink in

honor of of Breast Cancer research. On this day monetary donations can be made around the county including at the infor-

Roman Suvatne of Silver Springs, MD and Wyatt Wilson, cousin of the bride, of Wentworth, NC. The reader during the ceremony was Dr. Edwina Yeung, sister of the groom, of Baltimore, MD. The program attendant was Kristian Poteat, sister-in-law of the bride, of Asheboro, NC. Following the ceremony, the reception was hosted by the parents of the bride at Shadow Lawn. On Friday evening, the parents of the groom hosted the

rehearsal dinner at Meadow Greens and Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony.

Following a wedding trip to Hawaii, the couple will reside in Norfolk, VA.

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EVERYDAY ART CELEBATES FALL Fall has arrived at Everyday Art in downtown Reidsville.

Original work from more than 65 local and regional artists and craftsmen is now in stock – much of which has taken on a decidedly autumn flavor. New work is arriving on a daily basis to our back street gallery, including hand-crafted jewelry from Liquid Time, Hello Lydia, Unique Creations and Bejeweled’s customized Inspiration line. Handpainted glass panels from Reidsville artist Karen Styons include works in scripture, floral panels, whimsical pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and snowmen.

Farm House Pottery was inspired by 1930’s paper mache creations.

You find these fun seasonal works in clay featuring fun-faced jack-o-lanterns, clay haunted houses, and black cat luminaires.

Don’t miss Tate-Walton’s annual selection of electric light jack-olanterns – they’re going fast!

Fall is a great time to explore your own creative side in our Rock~Paper~Scissors Creative Arts & Crafts classes in our upstairs studio. Most classes are for all abilities from beginners to

experienced artists. Many students enjoy creating original pieces that become special Christmas gifts for loved ones.

This month’s schedule includes clay classes: Nature Platters, Nativity Sets and Wine Chillers.

Create your own one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces in our Hammered Metal Choker, Kumihimo and Fused Glass Pendant workshops.

Hand-pieced quilting is a favorite along with our monthly Kid’s Craft-time. Finally, explore the Art of Living with professional life coach, Barb Young. Be sure to check our website at www.EverydayArtGallery.com for more information or stop by the gallery for a schedule. All classes require pre-registration.

You can contact us at 336-3477015.

Visit the 18th Annual Reidsville Downtown Fall Festival on October 10th, and stop by Everyday Art at 209 SW Market Street. Eden’s Lisa Shively from Cooking with Lisa will be on hand cooking up samples from her wonderful Quick Meal Mixes. See you then!

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Morgan Lee Hagood and Dr. Eric Ho Ki Yeung were united in marriage Saturday, August 8, 2009, at Shadow Lawn, the home of the bride’s parents in Eden, NC. The Rev. Coye Still Jr. and the Rev. Barry Pearce officiated.

The bride is the daughter of

Mr. & Mrs. T.E. (Gene) Hagood, Jr. of Eden, NC. She is the granddaughter of Daisy Odell of Eden, NC; the late Willie Odell of Eden, NC; and the late Mr. & Mrs. Talmadge Hagood, Sr. of Columbia, SC. She is a 2000 graduate of Morehead High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. She recently received a Master of Elementary Education degree from Elon University.

The groom is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Tze On Yeung of Salem, MA. He is the grandson of KamSim Tam Wong of Boston, MA; the late On Wong of Boston, MA; and the late Kwok Kwong Yeung and Yuk Heung Tsang of Hong Kong. Dr. Yeung graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and graduated with a degree in Biology and Economics. He then continued his education at Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 2006. Dr. Yeung recently completed his Internal

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WENTWORTH - On Sept. 28 family members of Robert Harris joined Rockingham Community College faculty and staff to dedicate a rose garden on the college campus to Harris’ memory.

“Bob had an unparalleled devotion to the college and to education in general,” said Dr. Robert Keys, RCC president.

“He had a great analytical mind, wonderful sense of humor, and gave generously of his time, talent, creativity and resources toward the enhancement and success of the college.”

Harris served as a member of the RCC Board of Trustees for 29 years, two of them as chairman. Until his retirement, he was employed as Senior Vice President of Fieldcrest, a company that provided numerous scholarships for RCC students. He also served as president of the RCC Foundation. Known as a man of honesty and integrity, he was gracious even when dissenting with fellow trustees. But perhaps one of the most cherished memories he left was his love of roses.

“Many college employees are well aware of Bob’s love of roses which he not only grew, but also brought frequently to staff members at the college,” said Keys. Therefore, when seeking a way to recognize his exemplary public service with a lasting tribute, the RCC Board of Trustees approved naming the rose garden between the science building and library as the Robert A. Harris Rose Garden.