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The City of Eden and Rockingham County as a whole, have once again been dealt a devastating blow. Only days after the company named Gavin Hattersley as new chief executive officer on Sept. 9. MillerCoors brewing company announced it's imminent closing in September 2016, and the entire county felt the hit. The loss of some 520 jobs in the MillerCoors facility itself will of course expand as the support community for the brewery is effected. In a statement to the citizens from county officials and the commissioners on the day of the announcement, County Manager Lance Metzler stated that “Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to these employees as we all come to grips that this outstanding corporate citizen will officially close September, 2016. We are especially concerned for the hardworking employees at the brewery.” Mayor Wayne Tuggle in a letter to the community said, “Our hearts go out to those employees that will be displaced or lose their positions. Rest assured that all

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The Terrorist Whisperer speaks in Rockingham County Will of the People, grass roots organization, is dedicated to providing excellent speakers at their monthly meetings. In October there special guest will be of interest to a wide group of citizens throughout the community. Will of the People are honored to have hamody jamin as the speaker for the October 29 meeting, 7:00pm, Whitcomb Center, RCC. Hamody Jamin is "The Terrorist Whisperer" who has

received accolades from Ret. General David Petraus, Colonel John Burke (Intelligence Commander), Jason Faler, US Army Intelligence and ex Navy Seal Agent X. This is the extraordinary story of a young Iraqi who was recruited by U.S.

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The City of Eden will have the Monster Mash at the Freedom Park Kiwanis Amphitheater on Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. There will be food vendors, costume contest, a haunted hunt, and live entertainment. A DJ will be providing music and fun for kids from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. followed by the Halloween Costume Contest. The costume contest will be divided up into the following age groups with trophies and prizes award for each group. The age groups are as follows: infant – 2 years old, 3 – 5 years old, 6 – 12 years old, 13 – 18 years old, and adult. This event is free to the public and sponsored by the City of Eden, Parks and Recreation Department. For information, please call 336-623-2110 Ext. 3030

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Loved ones of Rockingham County who have recently passed away William “Bill” Woodrow Angell, 100 Harmon B. Allred, 78 Ella Alleither Wray Ashburn, 70 Beth Archibald, 30 - Eden Frank Paul Addesso, 68 Jerry Franklin Adkins, 53 Dallas Gray Anders Carl Eugene Bateman, 50 - Eden Gerald (Gerry) Brown, 65 Mary Lou “Sis” Bradshaw, 84 Thenia “Jewett” Lawson Bullins, 80 Madison Lucy Campbell Baker, 88 Theodore Wells “Dock” Brown, 95 Lonnie Thomas “Tom” Brannock, 89 Goldie May DeHart Baker, 90 Judy Gray Morton Bullins, 72 Madison Bobby F. Butner, 85 Johnny Bouras, 82 Elizabeth "Betty" Hawes Bragg, 86 George Grant Bowman, 71 Billie Jean Rose Buck, 83 Belle Daniels Boger, 100 Rev. Bernie R. Bailey, Sr., 81 Reidsville Ellis Darnell Brown, 70 Roberta Coon Chaney, 86 - Eden Henry Lee “Pete” Comer, 88 Stoneville Ronda Gay Sorrell Craig, 55 Arthur Eugene "Donnie" Caudle, 72 Eden Lorraine Revell Wilson Chambers, 86 - Eden Rosa Watson Cooper, 86 Dr. Natassia Kay Couillard, 49 Jewell Sheppard Staley Cox, 83 Jeannet Huffman Cape Annie Mae Cardwell, 90 James Cook, 56 Charles Lewis Cardwell, 64 Helen Cummings, 81 Tommy Vernon Coltrane, 53 - Eden Alecia Joyner Crowder, 46 - Reids. Nancy Lee Bland Daniel Shada Lea Domineck, 29 John Bartlett Dunlap, 72 - Madison Kathryn “Dina” Nadine Dunn, 41 Hope McClung Day, 90 Robert Conley DeLoach, 5 Debra Ann Digirolamo, 55 - Ruffin Janet Ruth Cox Earles, 59 - Eden Juanita Knight Fitzgerald, 81 Rev. James R. Florence, 90 Mary Sue Gilley Ferguson, 86 - Eden Carol Audrey Fidler James H. Flinchum, Jr., 89 Everette Joyce “Ebb” Gann, 77 Mayodan Arthur D. “A.D.” Garrison, Jr., 90 John Frank Garwood Samuel Ray Graves, Sr., 72

James Harvey “Fatty” Goolsby, 82 Adell Smothers Gauldin, 80 - Reids. Ellen Gough, 85 Emma Mae Cook Goins, 84 - RC Virginia Chilton Gibson James M. “Jimmy” Hodges, 62 - Eden John Wallace Holt, 91 Michael David Hennis, 47 Clifford Watkins Howard, Sr., 78 Daniel Bryan Highfill, 54 Byerly Harrison (B.H.) Van Hoy, Jr., 89 Randy Lee Hill, 56 - Eden Madie P. Helem Loyd Edward Hairston, 71 Jerry L. Harris, 76 Bobby James Horton, 88 Jaime Lee Hawkins, 29 - Reidsville Ruth Novella Hamlet Betty Jean Haynes Hall, 85 James William Irby, Sr., 88 Cynthia "Cindy" Wray Jones, 50 Eden Shirley Rakestraw Joyce, 79 - RC Betty Cardwell Jenkins, 81 Lucille Lawless Joyce, 90 - Mayodan Roy Phillip Kuhn Randy Marie (Heistman) Krupa, 61 Robert Alan Komsa, 61 Ernest Lee Kimbro, 93 - Reidsville Bettyanne Gary Looman Jessie Franklin “Frank” Lewis, 95 Carlton W. Linville, 65 - Reidsville Rebecca Wyrick Leigh Maryann Hill Link, 71 Richard Norman Morris, Sr., 64 - RC Gladys Mendez, 66 William P. “Billy” McGee, 84 Reidsville Peggy Meyer Martin, 73 - Ruffin Dorothy Hutson McDaniel, 85 - RC John Lynn Marker, 65 - Stoneville Aaron Martin, 63 Bess Peay Mitchell - Madison Paul Albert Matthews Ruby Ann Keever Miller, 75 William Allen “Bill” Mericka, 83 Mildred Draughn Myers, 89 - Ruffin Leroy Earl Mayes, 87 Audwilla Hall Martin, 85 - Madison Thomas “Tony” Eddie Martin, 87 Edwin Harrison Meade Nolan Carl Monroe Doris “DJ” Norman, 76 - Reidsville Mary Dell Newby, 72 Essie Virginia Lawson Neal, 93 Doris “DJ” Norman, 76 - Reidsville Timothy Ward Odell (Timmy) 53 Irene Thomas O'Neal, 67 - Stoneville Leslie Roosevelt O'Dell, 81 Audrey Overby, 91 George Michael "Mike" Olivo, 70 Reidsville

Fannie Frances Pruitt, 75 - Reidsville Richard John Puczylowski, 83 James Francis Pulliam, 60 - Eden Patricia “Pat” Ann Hundley Payseur, 64 Pearl Rebecca Prevatt Pulley, 91 Nancy Carolyn Tate Parrish, 73 Teresa Roland, 61 - RC Lisa Dawn Hopkins Rice, 53 - Eden James Daniel Rhyne, Jr., 84 - Eden Janet Riggs Kathleen “Kathy” Sheehan Reese, 67 Franklin Roosevelt Reid, 83 - Mayo. Vetra Freeman Reep, 98 William Kelley Rice, Jr., 89 Gary Marion Rice, 59 - Eden Betty Carter Shively, 79 - Eden Evelyn Compton Sink, 93 Eleanor Audrey Peters Sniker, 82 Eden William Vernard “Vern” Sheppard, 75 - Mayodan Mildred Lucille Lookabill Smith, 91 Marshall James Stroud Ruenell Rush Stewart, 85 Mae S. Stewart - Reidsville Linda Turner Swayne, 74 - Eden Tammie Lynette Wray Scearce, 47 Elizabeth "Kay" Stovall, 68 - Madison Pluma B. Smith Catherine Ann Nichols Shelton, 68 Donald Lee Swaim, 79 James Dean Shores, 25 Annabell Magetti Simpson, 81 Howard Sheldon Schick, 89 Evelyn Allene Ellington Swink, 95 Norma Jean Moore Simpson, 65 Javier Barrio-Santiago, 40 - Stoneville Gloria Corrine Smothers - Madison William “Brady” Tilley, 73 “Becky” Sylvesta Teeters, 92 Sherry Mae Maynard Teeters, 54 Stoneville Inez Burgess Tucker, 95 Roy Lee Taylor, Jr., 72 - RC Bethel "Beck" Albert Thomasson, 83 Ruth Haney Valentine, 89 Rev. Paul Anthony Valdes, Sr. Willie Ray Vernon, 76 Doris Slaughter Washburn, 82 - Eden John P. Watterson, 83 Mary Frances Welch, 88 Bailey Allen Woods, 74 Trailing Arbutus “Boots” Weston, 95 Marilyn Jenkins Whitcomb Cathy Elaine Wheatcraft, 48 Larry L. Wilson, 79 Helen Wrenn Wyrick, 94 Tammy Renee Knight Ward, 44 Reidsville Medford Jayhew Yarbrough, 67 Paul Ziglar


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MillerCoors... Continued from Page 1 efforts are being made to replace these lost jobs, starting with a meeting with the local MillerCoors staff about their intentions for the Eden facilities.” According to reports the cause for this shutdown is related to location and Eden’s proximity to newer plants in VA and GA. Noting that MillerCoors has had its annual brewing production drop roughly 10 million barrels since 2008 to about 55 million barrels last year. Noting that the clsoing has nothing to do with the efficiency of the plant or the quality of the workforce, in fact, the Eden plant was recognized as Brewery of the Year multiple times and we remain proud of that, they say the closing ws necessary. The Teamsters Brewery and Soft Drink Workers Conference represents 420 employees at the plant. On a television interview a teamsters representative hinted that they would fight the closing based on the reasons stated in the announcment. Already on the horizon in the business world was Anheuser-Busch InBev’s potential takeover of SABMiller which would create a mammoth $275 billion brewing company. AB InBev has until Oct. 14 to make an offer and, from there, the complex negotiations and details could take over a year complete. Although only a glimmer at the end of the tunnel, there is no guarantee the Eden plant would stay open, it is a glimmer at least. The MillerCoors Eden Brewery represents approximately $32.9-million of assessed tax value in real estate and approximately $132.6-million in personal property (business equipment inside the plant). This fiscal year alone (2015-2016), the company has already paid its Rockingham County taxes for a total of $1.2-million. The local trucking businesses will feel that hit as well. Rockingham county will lose its tax income from the plant, as well as the entire county feeling the hit of loss of income, unemployment expenses, loss of retail income. Ball Corp. located in Reidsville, with 170 workers, which makes cans for the brew-

ery had yet to feel the brunt of the decision by press time. The impact will slowly become evident as these supporting businesses feel the effect. We in Eden and throughout Rockingham County especially know, change happens, not always for the best. If strength is found in adversity, we definitely are strong from our past challenges, and will come out even stronger facing this one. With past closing such as Spray Cotton, Fieldcrest, Cone Mills, among many many others, one difference now from then, is that we are more diversified than ever. We have a strong workforce and close knit communities that more than welcome new challenges in the future. Eden Chamber of Commerce President Randy Hunt said, “Eden has reinvented itself before, we are a resilliant group of smart, hard workers.” On Thursday, September 17, Governor Pat McCrory met with local government and economic development leaders in Eden to discuss the closing of the plant. The Rockingham County Economic Development Team will be working closely with our state and local allies such as NC Works and Rockingham Community College to put a plan in place to assist the displaced workers and recruit another company to find a way to reuse the plant before the scheduled closing in September 2016. “We’re working together to develop a short term and long term strategic plan to help the employees who are being impacted and their families, to help the community and also see what the long term plan is for the possible reuse of this plant...”,” said McCrory. County Manager Metzler also stated, “Our first concerns are for our residents who work at the MillerCoors Brewery. They are seasoned, high-tech, professionals with numerous skills and abilities that will be attractive to other employers. The skilled workforce coming out of MillerCoors is a great asset for our industry recruitment efforts.” The work force at the Eden brewery has been reduced over the years from 1,500 in 1978 to a now 520, due to technological

advances. "It's extremely efficient," said Dougherty, economic development director for the city of Eden. "We're going to be marketing this to beverage companies. We think there's a great opportunity here." Because the Eden plant which sits on 1,500 acres, was recently converted from coal to natural gas for its on-site power production, and has become a “zero landfill” manufacturing operation Mike Dougherty, Eden’s economic development director, believes there is a great opportunity to market this plant to other beverage companies.” Companies like Ruger made the decision to come to Rockingham County to take advantage of the skilled manufacturing workforce here. In addition, we have strong technology training programs at RCC which impressed Ruger, Other manufacturing companies seeking a superior, permanent location will recognize the potential of our area and the value of our resources and workforce. Metzler also added “We have recently energized our Economic Development & Tourism Department to aggressively promote and attract new industries, corporations, businesses and tourists. We are fortunate the MillerCoors Eden Brewery is a state-of-the-art, high-tech, facility with numerous natural resources and transportation venues. MillerCoors has been a great corporate leader and major piece of the Eden and Rockingham County economies for 37 years. The Eden facility was the first brewery to produce Miller Genuine Draft back in 1986 and today, it’s a state-ofthe-art operation. Metzler adds, “Our team will think creatively and plan focused strategies to accentuate our strengths, selling points and advantages to bring new jobs and industries to Rockingham County. We will explore possibilities across America and around the globe to let people know that when you’re in Rockingham County … “You’re In A Good Place!

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in regards to your health insurance. You will be receiving multiple packages from your current insurance carrier explaining COBRA. COBRA is simply your right, granted by Federal Law, to continue your health insurance benefits post-employment at your expense. Unfortunately, they are allowed to charge up to 105% of the cost! This is very painful in an already financially unstable period of your life BUT NOT NECESSARY! You may qualify for tax credits to significantly reduce the cost of what you pay for your health insurance.

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O n g o i n g E v e n t s o f I n t e re s t For Your Own Good... DIABETIC EDUCATION Workshop for everyday living. Eden Drug Ed. Center, 216 Stadium Dr., ( corner of Stadium Dr. and Kennedy St., Eden.) 3rd Thurs. of every month, 3 pm. No res. necessary, FREE! Pete Crouch, Eden Drug • TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) nonprofit weight-loss organization. Weekly 1 hour meetings. Annual cost $32. 1/2 price for children 6-18 and spouses joining together. Visit www. tops.org or call 1-800-YEA-TOPS. Laurasgw@gmail.com or 919-621-3613. Meets every Mon. at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Church, 233 Stadium Dr. Eden. Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057.

MOREHEAD HOSPITAL Preregistration is required for ALL classes UNLESS instructed otherwise. Many are FREE of Charge. Call 336-623-9711 ext, 2412 to register. CHRONIC DISEASE CARE Call for dates and times... • Community of Hope Cancer Support Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room. Call Susie Pool at 336-623-9711, Ext. 2662. • Look Good - Feel Better Smith-McMichael Cancer Center To register, call 336-623-9713. • Parkinson's Support Group May 19th 2 pm Morehead Hospital Dining Room Questions: call 336-627-8510 • Fibromyalgia Support Group Every Friday 2 pm MMH Main Conference Room HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 AM • WMYN AM 11am & 7pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday

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

WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wed. at 7pm. FREE to Public! Door Prizes! Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden (next to library) 627-4325 - Annie Penn/Cone Health program BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM Cone Health provides Free or low-cost breast and cervical screenings and followup services to eligible women in this region.. For information call 832-0628.

Support Groups - Alcoholics Anonymous Morehead Hospital Dining Room 8 pm, every Wed. Open meeting - for those interested in recovery from alcoholism. Call 336-6232382 or 336-939-3230. - Al-Anon - Eden - Fri’s 8pm - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous Rock of Eden Spray Methodist. Wed’s Morehead Hosp. Dining Room Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm • Alanon every Thursday at 7pm at First United Meth. Church, Eden. Open meating.

• Al-Anon Meeting 1st United Meth. Church - 130 Main Street, Eden Every Thursday, 7pm. - Al-Anon - Reidsville - Tuesdays @ 7:00pm at ar Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr., Reidsville. Sponsored by local AA group and for family & friends affected by alcoholism. Contact 336-9726277 for info - NA (Narcotics Anon.) Meets 5 days a week at the REMMSCO Annex, 108 N. Main St, Reidsville. Includes noon meeting Monday and 8 PM meet Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat..1 hour, open to all. ROCK. COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month, 7 - 8 p.m. RCC Advanced Technology Building. 215 Wrenn Mem.Dr. Wentworth ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn A support group for family members and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call for date & times. South Day Room. Registration not required. For questions, call 951-4674.

CLUBS WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Meets 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB Meets at the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday or the month - 7pm Call Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA Meets the third Tuesday of every month at Fursty's Restaurant on Freeway Drive in Reidsville at 6:30 pm. RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB meets 3rd Sat. of every month at 10 for snacks. Meeting begins at 10:30 am. Meeting at the Rock. Co. Republican Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville.

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RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Monthly Meetings held 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. Red Cross Bldg 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville. 434-203-3050

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

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

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SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), make crafts, enjoy snacks and participate in other social activities. Brenda Moore at 336-6231077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m. TEEN PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at Leaksville UMC. For information, contact Ashley May at 623-6002. FRIENDSHIP MINISTRY Osborne Baptist Church Children’s Worship Area. A ministry for children & adults with developmental disabilities. 2nd & 4th Sunday of month - 6-7:30pm. Reg. Req. - Kevin Bedard. 336-6236064 or: kbedard@osbornebaptist.com THE ARC OF ROCK. CO., INC. Meet at UMAR, 342 Cherokee Camp Road, Wentworth, at 4: 30 p.m. Held in the first house on the right at the end of the road. Public invited. 336-627-7565. The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. works with and for people with cognitive, intellectual, developmental disabilities & their families. FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Osborne Bapt. Church Cafe/Kids Clubhouse. 1st Friday of every month: 6:30 pm. Encouragement & support. Just interested in learning about the process? Stephanie (336) 655-1354 MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info

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NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – Rockingham County Chapter 1161 – meets the 3rd Wed. of every month at the Mayflower Seafood Rest., 1641 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, 11:30 a.m. All federal active and retired empl. & spouses (incl. postal & military) welcome. Tom Lovell – 336-623-1081. THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S’ CONNECTION OF EDEN Brunch 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: 912 Bethlehem Restaurant 912 Bethlehem Church Road, Eden Cost: $10 Reservations required. Contacts : Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807

MILITARY GROUPS • ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League All Marines, former Marines and spouses invited: 2nd Thur of each mo. at 7 pm at The AIG Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth Chet Chrismon 336-552-8760 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan . Rockingham County Post. The second Saturday of month at 11 AM.Call Post CDR. C D Grant 336-520-1950. • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Meets on the 2nd Sat. of each month at 9:30 AM at Post Building located at 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan. Anyone with or eligible for the American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle is welcome. For info call Don Laster at 336-202-9724. • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO.meet every second Monday of month. Chapter 63 -Ag. Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School. Room 180)Social from 6 pm til 7 pm, meeting at 7 pm. We provide transportation for veterans to their VA appts if needed call (336) 349-6040. Volunteers Needed.Call (336) 394-0080. Need volunteer drivers to take veterans to their VA appointments. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Saturday Of The Month at 10 a.m. at the legion. For information, call Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481 and leave a message. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, Meetings the 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-347-7432, leave message. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com

• DAV AUXILIARY New location & time 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral in Reidsville Contact Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” (Madison) Meet every 2nd Thursday of month 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg You Do Not have to be a vet to attend. • VFW POST 8297 2nd Sat. of each month at 961 Church St. Extention, Reidsville, 12 Noon. Call Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan at 7 PM. Info call Donald Bien,cdr.at 548-3431. • GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER GED, Intro to Computers, ESL, Adv. Computer, Employability Skills (HRD) classes Network Room, Resume assists. • Eden - Call 336 623-3007 to reg. • Reidsville - Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes • Mayodan - Call 336-949-4849 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes

12 & under FREE. Good Clean Fun! For information call Wayne at 276-340-6212 THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam starts at 6:15PM Oct. 6th - 7pm Snow Creek Sat. Oct. 10 7pm 2 Young 2 Old Oct. 13th - 7pm Lucky City Oct. 20th - 7pm Hard Times Sat. Oct. 24 - 7pm 57 Express Oct. 27th - 7pm Heartstrings Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AT JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville, NC 27320. Saturday Nights. doors open at 6pm, Dance at 7pm. No Alcohol, smoke free. Adults $5 donation, 11 & under free. CASCADE COM. CENTER DANCE Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions avail. Music every Friday night: From 7-10 pm by Cascade Express & Friends and the 1st and 3rd Sat. night is Bluegrass.

ROCKINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE Moved to 926 Washington Street, Eden Every Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thurs - Friday 10-4 Tax deductible. Free large load pickup. 6270160.

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

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

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

Meals Provided • SALVATION ARMY Hungry? Come by and have a meal on us! Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Sun. 9:30 worship, 11am Sunday School. MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time. Anyone 60 years of age and over Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches, donations are gladly accepted if you are able. • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact Mildred Cochran 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Wanda Barnett • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE Reidsville Salvation Army 704 Barnes St., 349-4923 ext. 106 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am - 1pm Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH: The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14, just south of Eden, is open from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays; 12:30 to 8 p.m.Wed.; 9 a.m. to noon Sat’s. Consultants and professional genealogists are on hand to assist at no cost. Popular research sites can be accessed free of charge. Copies are 10 cents per page. Appointments can be made for other times. Information: 336-623-7154. TRIAD DAYLILY CLUB FORMING. Please join this group of people who love cultivating daylilies. (Meets 4th Sunday of each month) 2pm - 4pm at Vida pour Tea, 412 State St., Greensboro, NC. Discussions, programs, refreshments and drawings. RSVP at ww.meetup.com (go under “garden”) or call Lynn at 336456-4509

Upcoming Events EDEN CRUISE INS 2nd Saturday, in Aug, Sept & Oct. Subway parking , Eden, Van Buren Rd.

Ongoing Events

AARON MANUEL MEMORIAL CRUISE IN - Downtown Stoneville, Every 3rd Friday, Through - October. 5pm till 8pm.

DANCE - COLUMBIAN CENTER 1210 Old Leaksville Rd, Ridgeway, Va Doors open at 6, Monday & Saturday Music 7pm - 9:30 by the House Rockers. Friday: Music by Southern Fire. No Alcohol. Concessions available. Adults $5 Donation,

REIDSVLLIE FARMER’S MARKET - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 7am - 1pm - Market Square

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

REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Complete, Free recovery program meeting at ROBERTS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Every Friday evening 7-9, Ph. 336-344-5083 203 Memorial Baptist Church Rd. Stoneville NC 27048 www.robertsmemorialbaptistchurch.org Why Are You Still Addicted? We can Help. • U.M.W. NEED VENDORS! U.M.W. FALL BAZAAR 1st U.M.C. 130 Main St., (Draper Area) 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sat., Nov. 7, 2015, Eden, N.C. We will rent tables for $25 for vendors to sell their wares. Call Sally Johnson to rent table at 336-635-2297. U.M.W. will sell bake goods & hot dogs/drinks/chips. Come join the fun and fellowship.


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E v e n t s o f I n t e re s t THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND • Candidates Forum. Please join us for the Reidsville Council Candidate Forum at the Reidsville Event Center. A Meet & Greet Reception will begin at 5pm and the Forum will begin at 6pm. This event is free of charge and open to the public. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

ADTS Is Accepting Applications For C.N.A.’s! Stop by our office at 105 Lawsonville Ave., Reidsville or visit our website www.adtsrc.org to fill out an application. We are also looking for volunteers for Meals on Wheels routes in Eden and Reidsville.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD • Junk-N-Your-Trunk - Find treasures at one of the county’s biggest yard sales. Market Square, Reidsville. For more information call 349-1099 or visit ci.reidsville/planning_a_visit/market_square.com • 10th Annual Madison Heritage Festival 10am till 7:30pm - Spectacular Food, over 100 vendors, the Impacts, Tupeintine Shine, Harde Time Band and Hubert Lawson Band, Wayne and Fred, Brice Street, CC Dance Co, McMicheal Chorus

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH • Rockingham County Board of Commissioners On The RoadMeeting - 6:30pm in Stoneville at Shiloh Airport, 2691 Settle Bridge Road.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH

SPRAY METHODIST CHURCH

115TH ANNIVERSARY

On Sunday, October 18, 2015, at 11 a.m., Spray Methodist Church, 803 Morgan Road, Eden, will celebrate the 115th anniversary of its founding.

• Industry & Allies Golf Tournament: Hosted by the Economic and Tourism Dev. Depart. $90 Complete Event, $20 Social & Dinner. Held at the Oak Hills Golf and Event Center, in Eden, NC. Will feature an 18-hole Captain’s Choice golf tournament, social hour and dinner.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH • Cow Patty Bingo Fundraiser for Eden Chamber of Commerce. Held at Tractor Supply in Eden from noon - 4pm. Also accepting donations for Teachers Supply Warehouse. Come out and enjoy the fun if the 2015 Cow Patty Bingo event Ticket’s are $10 each and First prize will be $1000 and second prize $100. Call the Eden Chamber for questions at 623-3336. • Arbor Ridge's 2nd Annual Fall Festival. 11AM-2PM - The cost is $5, all proceeds go to taking a senior off the waiting list for Meals-On-Wheels in RC. Car Show, Food, Games, and Elvis.

The Homecoming services will be conducted by our Bishop, Larry M. Goodpaster, who is appointed to the Western North Carolina Conference. Please join us for the service, and the memories. For additional information 336-623-6122.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH • Reidsville Fall Jubilee - Hosted by the Reidsville Downtown Corporation, the street festival, features one of the region’s biggest car shows, as well as music, arts and crafts, rides and games. Downtown Reidsville. For more information call 336-349-1099 or visit www.ci.reidsville.nc.us

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• The 2nd Annual A Walk On The Pink Carpet presented by Top 2 Bottom Event Planning, Breast Cancer Fundraiser Benefit, Saturday, October 17, 2015, at 7pm. Eden Event Center (Behind Eden Mall, Eden, NC) Atire should be something Pink and Semi-FormalAdmission is $10. All donations are welcome. A night of Food, Music and Fun and a great benefit for a great cause, funds raised will be donated to Hospice of Rockingham County. • Halloween-Hoot- on-the-Farm: 11am - 3pm. The Brown’s home 6236 Hwy 87N Caswell County (between Burlington & Reidsville) The A-O Civitans are sponsoring this event for persons with autism and their families. There will be hay rides, horseback riding, moonwalk, slide, live bands, trampoline and more. Please RSVP by October 15, 2015 at (336) 585-0908 or on-line at aoc.funonthefarm@gmail.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER, 19TH • Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Meeting - 6:30pm in Governmental Center Commissioners Chambers, Second Floor, 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth, NC • Movie Night Eden Public Library - October 19th (New schedule) Movie night Casper the Friendly Ghost at 4:00 p.m. and Little Shop of Horrors at 6:00 p.m. Eden Library will be closed on October 26 and 31st.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER, 21ST • Reidsville Chamber Business Showcase: Will open with a Ribbon Cutting at 5:00PM, and will last until 7:30PM. This night is strictly for Business Showcase participant representatives and their invited guests. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste foods from restaurants and caterers in our region.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER, 22ND • Reidsville Chamber Business Showcase: Partnering with UNIFIC and REPREVE Reidsville Business Showcase will be open to the general public from 4PM-8PM. General Public Night is a great way to showcase what your business has to offer to participating businesses leaders, as well as hundreds of community members. • Blood Drive In Honor of Gaby & Baby Louis Laurent @ New Vision Fellowship - 1135 W. Academy St. - 3 pm – 7:30 pm - To schedule an appointment, contact - Faye Smith at (336)268-1625. • Triad Career Fair at Greensboro Coliseum. Triad Goodwill is hosting a large-scale Fall Career Fair from 10 a.m. – 2p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER, 24TH • Boos, Brews, and BBQ - 7pm - 11pm at the Old Courthouse 1086 NC Hwy 65, Reidsville (Wentworth) Tickets are $25. For info call 394-4665 or 344-5539. BBQ, beer, Haunted Trail, Costume Contest , Passion for Trashin’, Music by Joel Hodnett, 50/50 Raffle. Presented by the Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH • Homeless & Needy Veterans Stand Down - 9am - at the Armory in Wentworth (NC Hwy 65 in Wentworth). There will be vendors featuring many free services such as the dental van, hair cuts, legal services, blood pressure checks, flu shots and vison checks, clothing and more. A FREE HOT meal will be provided to veterans at lunch. The Veterans Services through the Veteran’s Administration and several Veterans agencies will assist and answer questions, as well as many county governement agencies will be present to help. For transportation needs contact Stand Down at 336-394-0080. or Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481 • Treat Street: Trick-or-treaters are invited to dress up in costumes and visit Historic Downtown Leaksville Merchants with Treat Street signs in their front windows to receive a special Halloween treat. 3-6pm

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The yellow calla lily has large leaves and an extensive root network Doss and must have a large pot. It is normally about 20 inches high, but it can reach twice that height. The calla lilies bloom from May to August depending on when it starts to grow. The flowers are long-lasting. The spadix has a scent, but the rest of the flower has none. During the growth season the yellow calla lily needs full sunlight and a temperature of about 72 degrees to 77 degrees Fahrenheit. During the winter it should be kept at about 42 degrees to 47 degrees Fahrenheit. In the spring the temperature should be raised to 60 degrees to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. During the growth, the yellow calla lily should be regularly fed and watered often, preferably with lukewarm water. A mixture of normal soil and peat should be fine. Remove only discolor or withered leaves and flowers with a sharp knife for grooming. The calla lily comes from the Transvaal in South Africa. This area changes from being wet and swampy in one season to being as dry as the steeps in another. The calla lily is a plant that is used to having unlimited water during its growing. While the tube almost completely dried out during the dry season. If the yellow calla lily is to be grown in the home copy the natural growing conditions as much as possible. If successful, a lovely plant can be grown with 3 to 5 flower stalks from each tube. The flowers are small and yellow and sit on a cream colored spadix which rises from the center of the big, cone-shaped holster. The large spear shaped leaves on their long stems are splashed with irregular white flecks. An eye catching plant both with and without flowers, the calla lily is perfect for the greenhouse, glass porch, or, in the summer, the patio. However, it may be just a bit too big for the windowsill since it needs a large pot to contain the tuber and root network.

The First Annual Pickin’ at the Rock Old-Time and Bluegrass Fiddler’s Convention OCTOBER 17th, 2015, On the campus of Rockingham Community College, 215 Wrenn Memorial Road, Highway 65, Wentworth, NC 27375 Admission – Adults $10.00 – Children under 12 -

"Bringing Counties Together."

Rockingham County Governmental officials experienced engaging programming, networking and special events at the 108th Annual Conference of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC). It was held Aug. 20-23, at the Greenville Convention Center, in Pitt County. The 2015 theme was: "Bringing Counties Together." From left to right are Rockingham County Commissioner Keith Duncan, Commissioners' Chair Mark Richardson, County 4-H Youth Summit Representative Emily Holmes of Ruffin, and County Manager Lance Metzler. Founded in 1908, NCACC is one of the most successful and active statewide local government associations in the nation. It was established for the betterment of county government throughout the state. North Carolina’s 100 counties are vibrant and essential partners with state government in providing services to the state’s more than 9 million citizens. As the form of government closest to the people, counties offer a unique perspective that makes them critical players in decisions affecting their citizens. The NCACC serves as the counties’ advocate before the executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government.

Carolina Monthly supports North Carolina Brands With the aid of The Rural Center’s New Generation Venture Grant and the ease of web-hosts like Cratejoy, three young entrepreneurs in rural North Carolina were able to create Carolina Monthly, a subscription box service that exclusively ships a hotchpotch of Carolina-based items each and every month. Entering into their third month of business, Carolina Monthly has already included items such as Buck O’Hairen’s Legendary Sunshine, George’s Original Barbecue Sauce, Marilyn Swinson’s Scars of War, Boar and Castle Sauce, Charlie’s Soap, O. Henry Magazine, Old Mill of Guilford’s Corn Starch, Enderly Coffee and an album from Raleigh’s Mint Julep Jazz Band. In addition to the reoccurring mystery box, Carolina Monthly has also launched an online retail shop and partnered with Raleigh t-shirt designer Humbly Made Brand as well as Outer Banks photographer Jess Lowcher. Along with these partnerships, the Shop also includes original content like ebooks Carolina Stir-Fry, Daily Juice, and Homesteading. As a new company, the trio has already discovered dozens of brands that have little web-presence, meaning they could otherwise go unnoticed. With this in mind, their open forum invites for all followers and subscribers to share their favorite brands, musicians, artists, designers, chefs, craftsmen, artisans, and more to better promote all things Carolina. On August 28, 2015, Carolina Monthly launched an official Kickstarter at the Mad Bean in Madison, North Carolina, answering questions, discussing local brands, and featuring new musicians as part of the Mad Bean’s Friday-night Open Mic. For more information on the subscription-box company or to see news on similar upcoming events in Greensboro and Winston, log on to www.carolinamonthly.com

October Red Cross Blood Drive Schedule -Thursday - 10/01/2015 - Eden YMCA - 301 South Kennedy St., Eden - Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Enter Sponsor Code: Eden Community - 2pm-6:30pm -Friday - 10/02/2015 - Reidsville Family YMCA - Location: First Baptist Church - 409 South Main St., Reidsville - www.redcross-

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 blood.org - sponsor code: Reidsville Community 11:30am-4pm -Tuesday - 10/06/2015 - M & M Rec Center - 300 S. 2nd Ave., Mayodan - redcrossblood.org - sponsor code: Madison Mayodan - 11:30am4pm -Thursday - 10/08/2015 Morehead Memorial Hospital - 117 East Kings Hwy, Eden Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Enter Sponsor Code: Morehead Hospital - 7:30am12pm -Friday - 10/09/2015 Reidsville High School - 1901 South Park Drive, Reidsville Call the School Office at 3496361 - 8:30am-1:30pm -Wednesday - 10/14/2015 Bethany Elementary School 271 Bethany Road, Reidsville - Call the School Office at 951-2710 - 1:30pm-6pm -Wednesday - 10/14/2015 City of Eden Public Works 1050 Klyce St., Eden - Call Joyce Carter at 627-7783 Ext. 106 - 11am-3:30pm -Friday - 10/16/2015 Rockingham County High School - 180 High School Road, Reidsville - Call School Office at 634-3220 - 8am1:30pm -Thursday - 10/22/2015 - New Vision Fellowship - 1135 W. Academy St., Madison - Appt. Call Faye Smith at 268-1625 3pm-7:30pm -Monday - 10/26/2015 - Vera Holland Center - 203 East Main Street, Stoneville Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Enter Sponsor Code: Stoneville - 2pm-6:30pm -Tuesday - 10/27/2016 Monroeton Elementary School - 8081 US Hwy 158, Reidsville - Call School Office at 634-3280 - 1pm5:30pm The above schedule is subject to change. Appointments are recommendedPlease call the American Red Cross at 349-3434 if you have any questions. All Blood types needed – especially O+, O-, A- and B-

Political Sign rules stated General Statute 14-384 makes it a misdemeanor to remove lawfully placed signs, including political signs. Complaints as to an alleged violation of this criminal statute should be directed to law enforcement by the complaining party, not the County Board of Elections. There is also a provision

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Paid for by William D. (Bill) Moody

Tracy Fulp of Eden is the winning ticket holder for the fully engraved Henry Big Boy rifle raffled by Leaksville Lodge #136 A.F.&A.M. in Eden. She is shown here holding the rifle after successful BATF transfer with the engraver, William Moody, also of Eden. A special thank you to all the participants in the raffle as it generated almost $4,000.00 for three charities. The Lord's Pantry of Eden, the Masonic Home for Children (an orphanage) in Oxford, North Carolina, and Whitestone Retirement Community of Greensboro will share the proceeds equally.

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Pickin’... Continued from Page 8 $5.00 Children under 6 FREE! No preregistration required! Registration on-site beginning at 10:30. Youth competition begins at 12 noon. Individual competitions: Bluegrass banjo, Bluegrass fiddle, Old-time banjo, Old-time fiddle, Mandolin, Guitar, Solo vocal, Open, Youth instrumental, Youth Vocal. (*) The OPEN category will be for instruments that may not have enough entrants to make a category, for example, autoharp, dobro, harmonica, dulcimer, hammer dulcimer, etc. All are welcome! Bluegrass and Old-time Band competitions. Special guests: The Rorrer Family Band and Skyline Drive Over $2500 prizes in cash and ribbons. For more information: wayneseymour@triad.rr.com FACEBOOK/(Pickin’ at the Rock) http://www.themarconline.org/res earch-genealogy/marc-programs/ SPONSORED by the Town of Wentworth, Rockingham Community College and the MARC.

Yard Sale for Literacy The RC Literacy Project (RCLP) will hold its annual Yard and Bake Sale fundraiser: Saturday Oct. 24, 2015, 7am-11 am. The sale will be located at Scotty's parking lot at the intersection of Washington, Bridge St. and Boone Rd. in Eden. In the event of inclement weather, the sale will be rescheduled for Oct. 31st. Additionally, local vendors will offer honey,homemade fried pies, sausage biscuits, Ashe County cheese, mountain apples, and coffee. RCLP uses volunteer tutors and provides resources to help adults in Rockingham County learn to read, write,speak English, or do basic math. For more info contact Jeff Parris at 627-0007 or visit www.rcliteracyproject.org

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Q & A’s: 5 End-of-Year Tips from Your Pharmacist!

As the days keep getting shorter, does it feel as though there are fewer than 24 hours in a day? With the holidays right on the horizon, there’s so much to think about and so much to do. Here are a few end-of-year reminders to make sure your health—and your pocketbook— doesn’t get the short end of the stick. 1. Get your flu shot. If you’re like many people, getting a flu vaccination can easily slip your mind. But a flu shot is too important to get bumped to the bottom of your priority list. Every flu season is different, and every person responds to the flu in a different way. The flu can lead to hospitalizations and even death. The flu season often begins in October, so there’s no better time than the present. We are giving flu shots daily and no appointment is necessary. 2. Plan for Medicare open enrollment. Every year, the open enrollment for Medicare is October 15 through December 7. This is when you can change your health plan and prescription drug coverage. You can get more information here: Call 1-800-MEDICARE or go to www.medicare.gov. You’ll find a wealth of resources to help you compare hospitals, doctors, drug plans, and other health care services. If you need more help making comparisons and choices, we can help. Please call to make an appointment. 3. Switch to generics. Generic medications are identical to brand-name drugs in dosage, form, safety, strength, route of administration, quality, performance traits, and intended use. Here’s how they’re different: They’re usually much less expensive than brand-name drugs. Not all medications have a generic equivalent for a brand-name drug. One way to find out is to go to Drugs@FDA or, we can answer your questions. Switching to a generic medication might put a few (maybe more than a few) extra dollars back in your pocket. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a little extra money for the holidays— or to use however you choose? 4. Use or lose it. Do you have a flexible spending account (FSA)? This is a special account you put money into to pay certain out-of-pocket health costs. That might include co-payments, deductibles, drugs, and other health care costs. Limited to $2,550 each year, this money is not taxable. If you have an FSA, now is the time to use up your health benefit dollars—or you’ll lose them! Take time to schedule eye or medical checkups before the end of the year. Some employers make allowances, though. So check to see if you have a grace period for using up the money or if you can carry over a limited amount of funds to the next year. 5. Schedule a “tune-up.” Why not schedule a meeting with me to see if your medications are working as well as they can for you? We can help you come up with ways to remember to take your drugs and to order refills—before you run out. Ask us about our “Easy Meds” program where you will receive all of your medications at the same time each month. Not happy with your drug’s side effects? Both your doctor and I can work with you to adjust your dose or to find a substitute. There’s no need for you to suffer in silence. Nothing herein constitutes medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or is a substitute for professional advice. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other medical professional if you have questions or concerns about a medical condition.

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Letter to the Editor: On August 27th, Will of the People had a well renowned speaker from the Coalition for Crime Prevention. Steve Grinstead has been conducting anti-crime and anti-violence seminars for the last twenty one years. He has conducted seminars for Duke University, University of North Carolina, Banks, Manufacturing firms, State and Federal Governments and many, many other facilities. He has spoken before as many as 2000 people at a time. The information presented was based on research from agencies such as Police Departments, Sheriffs offices, FBI, Rape Crisis Centers as well as Federal and State Prison Inmates. Mr. Grinstead presented this information in a factual manner using props to show his points on how to avoid becoming a victim. The presentation was very professional and Mr. Grinstead also added a bit of humor. Did you know that the number one victim of violent crime is SENIOR FEMALES? Will of the People will be offering more educational speakers at each monthly meeting. The public is always invited. September was a presentation on anti fracking and October, we will hear from a pro fracking presentation. Dot Bush, Will of the People

Letter from Mayor, On behalf of the Eden city staff and City Council, I want to express my sincere regret at the announcement on September 14th that MillerCoors will be leaving Eden in September of 2016. For more than 37 years, Miller has been an excellent corporate citizen and provided well paying job to our citizens. Our hearts go out to those employees will be displaced or lose their positions. Rest assured that all efforts are being made to replace these lost jobs, starting with a meeting with the local MillerCoors staff about their intentions for the Eden facilities sometime this week. I hope is that the Eden brewery can be functional once again with another company. MillerCoors meant a great deal to Eden in Rockingham County. More than 1.3 million dollars in annual revenue flow to the city from this company. It's supported three local trucking companies, the refillable container facility as well as many small businesses. There will hate employees patronize our retail and service businesses and were extremely generous and charitable campaigns. Eden was a much better place because of this industrial partner. The city of Eden, Eden Chamber of Commerce and Miller/Coors, and I will work together to identify career opportunities for the current brewery employees. As of September 1st, 2015 the North Carolina works website listed 711 open jobs in Rockingham County. We encourage MillerCoors employees and all citizens to the visit that site to see if there is a position for which they are qualified. The evening goodwill Community Resource Center Hotel place more than a thousand people in job and is available to assist citizens with resume creation and job applications the city is working with existing industry to learn of expansion possibilities. Finally, efforts are being made to recruit other companies, such as MillerCoors, star citizens can enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Please know that all of us associated with the city of Eden are keeping everyone affected by this announcement in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Wayne R. Tuggle Mayor

Letter to the editor Another year, Home of Refuge Outreach, Inc. will be housing those homeless at Eden Draper Fire Department (1431 Fieldcrest Road). Thanks to the City of Eden and its officials for allowing our organization to use the building for those in need. On December 16, 2015 we will open our doors and run through March 31, 2016. We are gearing up to schedule food preparers, overnight hosts, van drivers for all individuals, churches, organizations or corporate volunteers that would like to participate. We will continually need toiletry items, towels, wash clothes, paper products, paper plates, plastic utensils in addition to cleaning supplies and laundry detergent. Volunteer training is scheduled for November 7, 2015 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Leaksville United Methodist Church (607 Henry St.). This training session is for all who have already signed up to Massage Therapy host a night of feeding or overnight hosting. We will also host the 594 Pierce St., Eden "Rock the Voice", a community event to raise funds for a permanent homeless shelter in Rockingham County. The date and location will 627-HEAL (4325) be announced. Bonnie Kober Lic.#314 We need everyone around the county to partner with our organi1 Hour - $55 zations to help us build or renovate a building to house those without 30 min. $30 homes in Rockingham County. Please lend your support to bridge the gap between community and homelessness, in the county; both Certified Iridologist with and without homes in our county. We are asking each church or Iris Reading $15 organization to donate $250 or above to help with operation of the NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS shelter. By Appointment Only If you would like to volunteer in hosting a night of feeding or overnight hosting, please contact Melissa Galloway, CEO / Executive Director, at 336-7913053 or by email at mgallowayhoro@gmail.com. You can also New contact, Linda Clodfelter, Home Charter of Refuge Outreach, Flights from VACATION PACKAGES Incorporated Coordinator, at 336 Charlotte & BILLY CUSHMAN - 791 - 3072. Additional donaRaleigh 203 S. Edgewood Rd., Eden, N.C tions can also be made through Billy Cushman cush@triad.rr.com mail at Home of Refuge Facebook: Cush’s Cruises & Travel Outreach, Inc., PO Box 4370, 336-635-1947 • 336-613-4911 • Fax 336-635-2270 Eden, NC 27289 or visit our 7 nights on The Carnival Magic from Pt Canaveral to website, www.homeofrefugethe Excotic Caribbean cruise. Amber Cove, Dominican outreach.com or our Facebook Republic; St Thomas, San Juan & Grand Turk, per perpage, including go fund page. son rate int. room $595, ocean view $675 & balcony Jesus The calendar fills up fast, there Saves $865 plus $100 per cabin onboard spending money. for volunteers are signed up on a NEW SHIP COMING TO CHARLESTON first come, first serve basis. We THE SUNSHINE thank you in advance for impact5 Night Cruises May 21st, 2016 & November 6th, 2016 Affiliated Agency Great Waterpark added! Group Rates with $50 deposit, 2nd ing our community with your Certified in: payment of $200 due 1/1/16, final by 3/1/16. Rates for 5/21/16 • Sandals Resorts support. Thanks for all you do.

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 in General Statute 163-32(e) that makes it a misdemeanor to remove lawfully placed signs on right-of-ways. An alleged violation of this statute should also be reported to local law enforcement by the complaining party. Please note 163-32(b). This section of the statute describes the period as to when it is lawful for political signs to be placed on right-of-ways. § 14-384. Injuring notices and advertisements. If any person shall wantonly or maliciously mutilate, deface, pull or tear down, destroy or otherwise damage any notice, sign or advertisement, unless immoral or obscene, whether put up by an officer of the law in performance of the duties of his office or by some other person for a lawful purpose, before the object for which such notice, sign or advertisement was posted shall have been accomplished, he shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. Nothing herein contained shall apply to any person mutilating, defacing, pulling or tearing down, destroying or otherwise damaging notices, signs or advertisements put upon his own land or lands of which he may have charge or control, unless consent of such person to put up such notice, sign or advertisement shall have first been obtained, except those put up by an officer of the law in the performance of the duties of his office. (1885, c. 302; Rev., s. 3709; C.S., s. 4503; 1993, c. 539, s. 256; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)

Triad Goodwill Announces Career Fair Triad Goodwill, a leader in career development and job placement, announces the following FREE events in the region. Triad Goodwill Fall Career Fair on Thursday, October 22 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27403. More than a thousand job seekers are expected to connect face-to-face with dozens of Triad-area employers. Businesses can register at ilovegoodwill.org/fall-career-fair/ and save $50 with Early Bird Registration by September 30. Admission is free for job seekers and parking is free for all. Visit www.triadGood will.org and follow Triad Goodwill on social media for the latest news on employment opportunities in the area. · Job fair attendees should bring resumes and dress for professionally. Arrange for childcare in advance. · Contact Triad Goodwill career centers directly for an appointment with a Certified Professional Resume Writer to create or update your FREE resume…from GED to PhD! · For additional information visit TriadGoodwill.org, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We Put People To Work! About Triad Goodwill: Triad Goodwill (Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc.) promotes the value of work by providing career development services and work opportunities for people with employment needs. In the past year, Triad Goodwill served over 17,000 people in the community and helped place more than 3,500 workers in competitive employment. 86 cents of every dollar earned at Triad Goodwill’s retail stores goes into job training for residents of the Triad. TriadGoodwill.org

Two County Commissioners recognized from NCACC for dedication to professional development Rockingham County Commissioner Mark Richardson was recognized by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for meeting the requirements for the Master level in the Local Elected Leaders Academy. A Master has completed a minimum of 66 credits (18 orientation credits + 30 focused indepth credits + 18 elective credits). Commissioner Keith Mabe was recognized by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for meeting the requirements for the Mentor level in the Local Elected Leaders Academy. A Mentor has completed a minimum of 82 credits (18 orientation credits + 42 focused in-depth credits + 24 elective credits). The Local Elected Leaders Academy, a partnership with the

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Scott launches health literacy program at Literacy Project The Board of Directors of the Rockingham County Literacy Project (RCLP) is pleased to announce that Brooke Scott is its new Health Educator. Scott started in her new position this summer. She is a Burlington native and a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, holding the Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health Education with a concentration in Community Health Education. Scott is also a Certified Health Education Specialist. She is passionate about her new position and states, "I knew this could be the place where I could make a difference for the residents of Rockingham County and the students of the RCLP." The RCLP’s Health Literacy program is made possi-

ble by a grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, made available through the Scott Rockingham County Healthcare Alliance. Scott plans to work with the RCLP, the Clara F. Gunn Community Health Center and the Free Clinic of Rockingham County (both in Reidsville), the James Austin Health Center (in Eden), local physicians, and interested community members. Scott will focus mainly on primary prevention by creating programs that teach and provide those interested with steps on how to stop smoking, lower blood pressure, eat well, exercise, etc. She maintains, “I aim to make sure that the class sessions are interactive and discussion based, as well as including practice with reading and writing related to health literacy.”

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located in the Draper section of Eden at 1116 Fieldcrest Road. The theme is: JESUS IS COMING!, The Title: “The Code” A fresh look at the Ten Words because Jesus is coming soon. Special speaker is D. Clay Perkins, Ph. D., an energetic, positive, and encouraging servant in God’s Kingdom. Dr. Perkins has been in the ministry since 1979 serving both small and large churches. In 2006 he became President of MidAtlantic Christian University, Legacy RBC and ECC, in Elizabeth City, NC. Dr. Perkins has degrees from Point University, Cincinnati Christian University, and Regent University - School of Business and Leadership. His business background includes The Time Gallery, Inc. and Perkins Services Group, Inc. (PSG). He has taken short term mission trips to New Zealand, Haiti, Mexico, France, Thailand, and India. Perkins became President of Mid-Atlantic Christian University in 2006. As President

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE10 UNC School of Government, the N.C. Association of County Commissioners and the N.C. League of Municipalities, offers local elected officials the knowledge and skills needed to lead and govern their communities. County commissioners are recognized for their participation in both educational programs and service to the Association. The starting place for earning credits is the orientation program, the Essentials of County Government. As commissioners increase education and service, they earn credits toward recognition at three levels: Practitioner, Master and Mentor. The NCACC tracks credits and recognizes participation every year at the Annual Conference. “LELA recognizes county commissioners who have dedicated themselves to becoming effective local leaders for their communities,” said NCACC Executive Director Kevin Leonard. “The roles and responsibilities of county commissioners are constantly changing, and the LELA program helps them keep up with the latest information.” NCACC Mission Statement: Our Association supports and promotes the well-being of all North Carolina counties through advocacy, education, research and member services.

United Way discloses your dollars in action The United Way was first organized in 1887 when 2 Ministers, a Priest and a Rabbi convened to discuss the unmet needs in their community. Individuals were homeless and hungry. This religious group felt overwhelmed with these growing needs with only minimal resources available to them. Collectively, they joined forces to form the Community Chest which later became known as The United Way. The need to build a strong United Way Campaign in this county requires all of us working together. The United Way needs not only the support of the community donors, but the support of local businesses, churches, organizations, and Partnering Agencies receiving the grants. Please help us better the lives’ in Rockingham County by working UNITED to raise LOCAL dollars to meet LOCAL needs. YOUR DOLLARS IN ACTION: • 32,992 Bags of Groceries to Families in Need • End of Life Care for 620 Terminally Ill Individuals and their Families • Bereavement Counseling for 16 Children • 36,400 Home Delivered Meals to the Elderly • Utilities, Rent, Food, Clothing Assistance for 407 Families • Healthcare Services for 2,604 Students in the High Schools • Programs focusing on: Academic, Enrichment, Technology, Safety, Character • Development, Self Esteem, Tutoring, and Physical Activities for 3,754 Youth • Safe Housing, Clothing, Counseling, Food, and other Basic Necessities for 134 Victims of Domestic Violence • Training, Certification, Equipment Purchases, Equipment and Vehicle Maintenance – Supporting 6,662 Rescue Calls in Rockingham County The Sky Is The Limit! Jump In For UNITED WAY! THANK YOU for your United Way support! If you have questions or need additional information to make an informed decision, please contact the United Way Office: 336-342-7768, Executive Director: Dr. Cindy Wall Sarwi

Two Rivers Arts & Crafts Fair The two rivers arts and craft fair will be held in Eden, North Carolina, on November 7th 2015 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. they are looking for vendors for their fall shows period arts, crafts, and food vendors, ds rep, entertainers. Send your request for a vendor packet to tworiverscraftfair@triad.rr.com Please indicate what kind of bender you are, what you will be selling.

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French photographer opens studio Sylvian Couzinet-Jacques isn’t a local name in Eden, but one that will be heard around the town for some time to come. A photographer from France, Sylvian was awarded a little over $100,000 grant from Foundation d’enterprise Hermes in France and Aperture Foundation in New York to form a co-operative art endeavor to come anywhere in the U.S. and create his art project. The grant would provide money for the creation of a pro-

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Parris Continued from Page 11 some big shoes to fill coming in after Mrs. Kinyon; but we have an excellent staff and volunteers, and I Parris am certain that we can come together and continue to provide the outstanding services that our students have come to expect." The Rockingham County Literacy Project offers one-onone and small group instruction in the basic skills areas of reading, writing, speaking English, and math. These offerings cover a wide range depending on the needs and literacy goals of the students. Persons interested the Literacy Project should contact Parris at 627-0007 or jparris@rcliteracyproject.org.

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623-5055 contributions towards the expansion of the services that they receive. So what does the OAA do for us locally? At ADTS many of our programs are funded through the Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG), a state grant program made available through the OAA. For our current fiscal year, we are slated to receive $624,131 in HCCBG grants and an additional $22,487 in Family Caregiver Support funding, both of which are made possible through OAA. Locally, we are using these funds to provide meals to home-bound seniors; provide nutrition services through our four congregate nutrition sites; provide general and medical transportation; offer family caregiver support programs; serve older adults with cognitive and/or physical impairments at our adult-day care center, support senior center operations at the Center for Active Retirement and provide in-home assistance with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing and meal prep. The programs offer a full range of supports that address a vast array of needs faced by older adults and their family caregivers. These critical programs are central to helping older adults remain independent in their homes and communities. Despite its success over the past 50 years, the OAA has been due for reauthorization since 2011. Reauthorization allows Congress to update and improve the services provided through OAA as well as protect funding delivered through this legislation. Despite bipartisan support in Congress, reauthorization has not yet been realized. As our 60+ population expands it is critical that our elected officials move to protect funding to the programs that enable millions of older adults to age in their home with dignity, independence and choice. In our community, failure to reauthorize this important legislation could mean more significant waiting lists and longer waiting times for services critical to keeping people in their homes. As advocates for our aging population and community-based supports, we urge you to stand with us in asking Congress to seize the opportunity to renew the commitment to the programs offered through the Older American’s Act and those that the programs serve. For more information on how you can get involved or advocate on behalf of the aging community, call us at (336) 349-2343.

Each day, approximately 160,000 children miss school because they are afraid of bullying according to a 2012 National Education Association report. Bullying is a serious problem that can have long-term effects on its young victims. Specifically, robbing them of self-esteem, isolating them from their peers, lowering their grades in school and, possibly, leading to health problems or thoughts of suicide. There are steps that we can take as parents to help prevent children from being bullied as well as support actions in the event they are a bullying victim. AlertID, the free neighborhood safety network and app that helps protect families, continues to raise awareness on issues which pose a threat to the well-being of children and families. “As children return to school, it’s a great time to educate parents on how to prevent bullying and teach our kids how to combat it,” said AlertID Founder, Keli Wilson. For more information on how to prevent and combat bullying, go to http://alertid.com /search/bullying.asp. The following are important tips on how to prevent your child from being bullied as well as tips for what to do if your child is a victim of bullying: How to prevent your child from being bullied: • Teach children to be assertive and teach them to have empathy for others. Emphasize peaceful ways to solve problems and encourage kids to stand up for themselves verbally, not violently. • Give children positive feedback to build their self-esteem. Help give them the self-confidence to stand up for what they believe in. Encourage your child to help others who need it. • Ask your children about their day and listen to them talk about school, social events, classmates, and any problems they have. • Get to know their friends. Encourage your children to invite their friends to your home or accompany you on family outings. • If you see any bullying, stop it right away, even if your child is the one doing the bullying. What you can do if your child is bullied: • Take bullying seriously. Many kids are embarrassed to say they have been bullied. You may only have one chance to step in and help, take that important step. • Teach your child nonviolent ways to deal with bullies, like walking away, playing with friends, or talking it out. • Help your child act with self-confidence. With him or her, practice walking upright, looking people in the eye, and speaking clearly. • Don't encourage your child to fight. This could lead to him or her getting hurt, hurting someone else, getting in trouble, and initiating more serious problems with a bully. • Involve your child in activities outside of school. This way he or she can make friends in a different social circle. • Seek help from a teacher or principal to help address the problem. About AlertID AlertID, the nationwide neighborhood safety network, is available online as well as on your smartphone to help protect families by providing the information you need to keep your kids safe. Members are able to view an interactive map displaying crimes and sex offenders currently in their selected neighborhoods and can receive alerts and information for multiple locations such as their homes, schools or offices that include: law enforcement emergency alerts, crime and sex offender alerts, prevention tips and much more. Additionally, the app acts as a virtual neighborhood watch where members can share photos and information regarding suspicious activity with neighbors. The AlertID mobile app is available for download on iTunes or the Android market. To sign up for an AlertID account or for more information, please go to www.AlertID.com.

One County, One Book announces book choice One County, One Book, Rockingham County Reads! is launching publicity for its book choice for 2015-2016. This is the 10th Anniversary of the initiative to get Rockingham County residents to read the same book, attend discussion groups, talk about it in their personal Reading Groups and in other words, “Get everyone talking about it.” We have chosen a variety of books over the years we have been in existence. We have chosen for 2015-2016 “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. “It is the one book which has been chosen by reading groups all over the nation for many years and taught in many schools and colleges. The story is timeless and relevant to the racial unrest that seems to be coming up all across the United States. To Kill a Mockingbird became both an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1960. It went on to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 and was later made into an

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Cone Health Hospitals Named Among the Top in Value Cone Health hospitals are among 20 North Carolina hospitals named Community Value Five-Star® Hospitals by Cleverley + Associates. This recognition places the hospitals among the top 20 percent of hospitals for providing value to its communities. Cleverley is a leading health care financial consulting firm specializing in operational benchmarking and performance enhancement strategies. “This award affirms and recognizes our many efforts to provide low-cost, high-quality care to our communities,” says Chief Operating Officer Judy Schanel. The annual Community Value Five-Star Hospital awards

are announced as part of Cleverley + Associates’ State of the Hospital Industry report, which examines 10 measures in four key performance areas to assess the extent to which a hospital provides value to its communities. A hospital is selected based on: · Remaining financially viable and reinvesting in the hospital’s facilities. · Maintaining low costs. · Maintaining low charges. · Keeping the quality of patient care high. “It is a true honor to receive this recognition, and I want to thank all of our dedicated and committed team members for placing patients at the center of all we do,” says Schanel.

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gang related violent crime and to improve the quality of life for all residents of the community. Our goal is to help offenders become productive citizens and give back “if they are willing to make a commitment to change.” Project Safe welcomes the assistance from the community in urging offenders to make a change for the better. Probation Officers from around the State who also play a huge part in the Success of Project Safe were also present at the meeting. They deal with these offenders on a daily basis. So focusing on Rehabilitation is the ultimate goal and final objective. Project Safe has been national for ten years and operating locally for the past five years. Project Safe Rockingham County will be conducting its ninth call in on November 4Th at 3:00pm at the Agriculture Center. This meeting is open to the public and welcomes support. If anyone has any questions about Project Safe Rockingham County, contact Project Manager Daryl Crowder in the Office of District Attorney at (336) 6346089.

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On July 16th Wentworth Town Hall hosted the Middle District Meeting for Project Safe Neighborhoods. Law enforcement Officials from Rockingham County, Cabarrus County, Forsyth County and Guilford County all met for a quarterly meeting to discuss Project Safe Neighborhoods. Also on hand for the meeting were Rob Lang Assistant US Attorney for the Middle district, Rockingham County District Attorney Craig Blitzer, CPO Daniel Attaway Sheriff Page, Chief Pyrtle from Eden, Chief Rutherford of Madison, and Commissioner Mark Richardson. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss new strategy in combatting crime in our Neighborhoods, and to focus on new ideas. “Sharing what is going on in each region, what is working and what could be improved upon, gives us a better perspective for best practices in Rockingham County “commented Project Manager Daryl Crowder for Project Safe Rockingham County. US Attorney Lang was quoted that ‘’ Being Consistent is the key to the success of Project Safe.’’ Project Safe is a Partnership between Community and Law Enforcement to reduce gun and

Bojangles' of Reidsville is the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce's August 2015 Member of the Month. Bojangles' joined the Chamber in August 2014, and since then has sponsored numerous programs and events including, Ambassador Meetings, Casino Night, Lunch & Learns, Cruise-Ins (Visitor Center Giveaways) and Golf Tournament. Bojangles' Rajiv Dinakaren serves as a Reidsville Chamber Ambassador. Bojangles' is an active supporter of our community and has worked with the Reidsville Family YMCA, Cycle North Carolina (Fall 2014), Community Baptist School, Community Blood Center of the Carolinas, MDA Drives and local high schools. Congratulations Bojangles' and thanks for all you do for the Chamber and the community!

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On Saturday August 22, 2015 a group of Bike Riders Clubs held a Food Drive for the American Red Cross Food Pantry. Altogether the clubs donated approx. 500 Lbs. of food. The drive was called the “Kings of Royalty 1st Annual Food Drive”. To benefit the American Red Cross Food Pantry. Clubs Represented were: Kings of Royalty-Pres. Tavis Pickard The Last Dons-Pres. Katrina Hairston Boss Ladies-Pres. Rhonda Pickard Ruff Riders-Pres. Toma Robbs The Red Cross Food Pantry would like to thank everyone who participated. The Red Cross is a partner Agency of the United Way.

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Reidsville & Wentworth Eden’s Own Journal / Rockingham County Star Stand Locations Want to know where to pick up your copies of the paper in Reidsville and Wentworth? Reidsville Stone’s Store - Hwy. 14 Outdoor Stand Food Lion - 14 & Freeway Outdoor Stand Libby Hill - Indoor wire stand Golden Coral - Indoor wire stand Goodwill - Outdoor Stand Lowes Food between/Monterey’s - Outdoor Stand

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Reidsville location to help company expand An 113,500 square foot facility in Reidsville is giving a waste management services company the opportunity to grow its business. Stericycle, based in Lake Forest, Illinois since 1989, has transferred 12 jobs from its former 12,400 square foot suite in Greensboro, NC, to its new Reidsville location at 211 Rockingham Drive. The site, near the intersection of US 29 and NC 87, will also be convenient as the company seeks to grow its customer base and serve existing customers, such as Procter & Gamble, which is only 12 miles from Stericycle's new Reidsville location. " Stericycle not only needed additional space for its current operation but also is looking toward future growth," said Mark Wells, Director of Business Development for the City of Reidsville. "As its business grows, the company will be able to expand at this location." Stericycle, with more than 600,000 customers globally, provides waste management solutions not only for Procter & Gamble but for hospitals, laboratories and physician practices. In Reidsville, the company will take defective, outdated or expired products and shred them. Those products with plastic casings are broken down, shredded and shipped out to other recyclers, according to Wells. For more information, contact Mark Wells, Reidsville's Director of Business Development, at 336-347-2307.

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For the fun of it Fore! The 16th tee featured a fairway that ran along a road. The first golfer in a foursome teed off and hooked the ball. It soared over the fence and bounced onto the street, where it hit the tire of a moving bus and ricocheted back onto the fairway. As they all stood in amazement, one of the golfer’s friends asked, “How did you do that?” The golfer shrugged. “You have to know the bus schedule.”

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 Academy award-winning film, also a classic.” We will also be tying in Harper Lee's "new book", "Go Set a Watchan" discussing both the books, how they differ, and how they reflect society today. We have already scheduled many events for the next few months and are in the planning phase for several more. The list includes... • October 3rd 8:30-1:00 Junk-N-Your-Trunk, Market Square Downtown Reidsville • October 6th 6:30 Eat, Drink, Read Once Upon a Tome, Eden • October 20th 11:30 am Talk & Tea The Penn House, Reidsville • October 23rd Dusk “Boo Radley Night” To Kill a Mockingbird Film Market Square Downtown Reidsville* also meet us prior to the movie at the Mad Vine at 6:30 for a discussion of the movie and book. • November 5th 6:30 Book Discussion Reidsville Public Library • November 9th 6:30 Book Discussion Eden Public Library • November 12th 6:30 Book Discussion Madison/Mayodan Public Library All events are free and open to the public.

Cyberterrorism Defense Initiative – Training offered Rockingham County Government has partnered with the University of Arkansas's Criminal Justice Institute to host two national Cybersecurity Training Courses as part of The Cyberterrorism Defense Initiative (CDI) program developed under a cooperative agreement from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Training and Exercises Division of FEMA. Hosted by Rockingham County Government, North Carolina on : October 19-23, 2015 , the two instructor-led courses will be delivered at no cost to technical personnel through a combination of classroom lecture and hands-on lab applications by use of a mobile computer training lab setup at the Rockingham County Emergency Operations Center. The courses to be offered are as follows: Comprehensive Cyberterrorism Defense (CCD) and Cyberterrorism First Responder (CFR) - for further details on the course content, prerequisites, and syllabus please visit the following link Cyber Security Training Courses - October 2015 "Cyber threats top the list as one of the major concerns in our nation among both private and public sector organizations. For the past two years, we have built a strong partnership with the United States Department of Homeland Security and associated divisions to strengthen our Cybersecurity posture as a local government," stated Rockingham County's Chief Information Officer, David Whicker. This October marks the 12th anniversary of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). In the coming weeks, Rockingham County will complete the build out of the Cybersecurity Community Portal that will serve as a central repository providing information and resources to our citizens, employees, school system, students, municipalities, and any other individual or agency who shares the same concerns regarding cyber awareness and safety. "We are very fortunate to have this caliber of national training provided locally in Rockingham County. This training is part of our ongoing Cybersecurity initiatives which directly correlate to two strategic focus areas, Public Safety and Citizen Engagement, adopted by the County Commissioners," Whicker said. Registration is open now at no cost! Seating is limited so all interested parties should register as soon as possible. Rockingham County Economic Development & Tourism, Betsy Brame at Phone: 336.342.8138 or Email: bbrame@co.rockingham.nc.us

RCS Names Administrative Transfers for 2015-16 School Year Rockingham County, NC – Rockingham County Schools (RCS) has named new administrators across the district for the 2015-16 school year. Retirements and transfers have created administrative openings in the district. The date Rockingham County School Board of Education officially approved these appointments is included next to each title. Congratulations to the following administrators on their new appointments: • Director of Secondary Education (August 10, 2015) Greg Slate – Former Director of Student Services and District

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Fine Arts brings Boos, Brews and BBQ to Reidsville The Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County (FAFA) is holding an evening of pre-Halloween fun “Boos, Brews and BBQ” on Saturday, October 24th at the MARC, 1086 NC Hwy 65 (Old Courthouse) in Reidsville 7 – 11 pm. Boos: - Get out your best

and scariest Halloween costume (optional) and take part in our costume contest. There will be a prize for Most Original and one

for Scariest. There will be a mock “haunted trial” to be held in the old Superior Courtroom performed by the Criminal Justice Club of RCC. Brews: - Each ticket holder will receive a commemorative tasting glass to use for the evening and to take home. A tasting of brews from area

micro-breweries and non-alcoholic brews from the RCC Brewing and Distillation Program. BBQ: - Tasty pork and chicken BBQ samplings prepared by some of the finest BBQ smokers in the area. Enjoy Joel Hodnett and friend as they perform blues

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tunes and tempt your luck with a 50/50 cash raffle with limited tickets of 250. Raffle tickets are $10 each. Tickets for the event are $25 each and are available through board members, email – fineartsfestival1741@gmail.com or by calling 336-344-5539 or 336-394-4664.

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Oct. 17 For Fall Jubilee Oct. 23 Ladies Night Out For Breast Cancer Awareness 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Both Dates Door Prizes & Refreshments at each event Reidsville September 11th, Memorial Service. This event was held on September 11, 2015 at the Market Square, Downtown Reidsville. This event was also the Pops on the Square and the Reidsville Cruise In!

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Through Our Eyes photography shows work at Governmental Center Through Our Eyes Photography Club began meeting in April of this year. The group was formed to provide a creative environment for a diverse group of photographers: from the beginner, to the advanced, even to the professional. The Rockingham County Public Library, Eden Branch, allows the group to meet the last Saturday of each month at their facility. The common thread among these photographers is the love of photography, and the challenge that the art presents. Each meeting generally lasts from 10:30 A.M. until 12:30

P.M., allowing members to share their pictures with one another, along with sharing tips and skills that each individual has learned as they practice the craft. As a newly formed group, we are small, but we hope to grow in members; and to have a positive impact on the community in which we live. In addition to meeting in a group setting, the group participates in traveling to a variety of areas to participate in photo shoots. Thus far, areas that have been visited include the Chinqua Penn trail in Reidsville, N.C.; Lake Brandt, in Guilford

County; and Townsend Lake in Guilford County. There will be a display of the various members’ photographs displayed at the Rockingham County Governmental Center from September 1 through November 30, 2015. The artwork can be viewed Monday - Friday, 8:00 5:00. These photographs will be available for purchase. It is with great appreciation to Tina Massey, Executive Assistant to the Rockingham County Manager, for making this opportunity possible for Through Our Eyes Photography Club.

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Western Rockingham Business Updates Blue Naples now features a Sweet Spot Blue Napels, located at 100 W. Murhpy Street in Historic Downtown Madison, is known for its delicous foods, but now can be known for it’s delectible sweets. You can of course order some to top off your meal or call and pick up desserts to take with you. With change in the air the excitment is coming. They have begun with the specials. The daily bar specials, nightly specials and of course the NFL Sunday Night Specials featuring Jumbo Wings and Pizza combos. Come on in, enjoy the food, fellowship, and free WiFi. Soon they plan to offer community events such as Bingo and game nights. Need to know more? Follow them on Facebook or call them at 427-8868. The Mad Bean opens Mad Mama’s Kitchen The Mad Bean, located at 100 S. Market St., Madison has now opened it’s deli Mad Mama’s Kitchen, offering a variety of freshly sliced deli meats and cheeses plus garden fresh salads, grilled paninis, artisanal sandwiches and wraps, and of course a delicious soup of the day. The Mad Bean as usual offers many libations including coffee, tea, smoothies, over 25 NC craft beers and select wines to quench even the maddest thirst. With the free WiFi and relaxed atmosphere, it is a great place to grab a bite and mingle.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 Safety at Guilford County Schools (assumed new duties September 8, 2015). Mr. Slate filled the vacated position left by Leigh Jones who transferred to Randolph County Schools. • Director of Child Nutrition (August 10, 2015) Erselle Young - former Principal at Reidsville Middle (assumed new duties on August 24, 2015). Ms. Young filled the vacated position left by Brittany Benge who transferred to Wake County Schools. • Assistant Director of Instruction Support Services (September 14, 2015) Holly Williamson, current EC Student Services Support Lead. Ms. Williamson will fill the vacated position left by Stephanie Austin who transferred to Guilford County Schools effective Sept. 21, 2015. • Interim Principal – Reidsville Middle (August 10, 2015) Brenda Nordan - former Principal at Holmes Middle (was previously named Assistant Principal at Reidsville Middle at the June 8, 2015 Board of Education Meeting due to upcoming retirement). • Principal – Reidsville Middle (September 14, 2015) Richard McGoogan – current Assistant Principal at Morehead High School. Mr. McGoogan will assume the vacated position left by Ms. Erselle Young who assumed the Director of Child Nutrition position on August 24, 2015. • Assistant Principal - Huntsville Elementary (August 10, 2015) Melissa Hamilton – former exceptional children’s teacher at Monroeton Elementary. Ms Hamilton filled the vacated position left by Karen Hester who was named principal at Lincoln Elementary.

County Promotes Recreation with New Video Rockingham County has produced a new, two-minute video to showcase and promote outdoor recreation in the area. The video was a joint project between the Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority and the County’s Economic Development& Tourism Department. The video, which is titled “There is a Place,” can be found on YouTube: https://www.you tube.com/watch?v=Ojnz8Kg0uoI. It will be used in a variety of ways to promote tourism, recreation and life in Rockingham County. “We will be using this video on our web site, social media, and at special events, presentations and trade shows,” said Robin Yount, tourism manager. “While this video shows scenes from our water sources and Mayo River State Park, it also gives a good overview of recreation in Rockingham County.” A thirty-second TV commercial will be created from the video. The TV campaign will run this fall and next spring and summer on Time Warner Cable News and other targeted cable networks. “The TDA Board is thrilled with the video and to have this new tool to promote our beautiful community. We hope to see good results from it and from the TV campaigns over the next year,” said Dixie Penn, chair of the TDA Board. To view the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ojnz8Kg0uoI .

Barbells for Boobs event comes to County CrossFit Eden, located at 612 Henry St., Eden is excited to announce our 2nd Annual Barbells for Boobs event on October 10, 2015! Barbells for Boobs is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the early detection of breast cancer, with an emphasis on women under the age of 40 and men. Every year local communities like ours come together, fundraise, and help detect potentially life threatening breast cancer occurrences. Last year we raised over $4,000 and this year our goal is $5,000. We are currently looking for sponsors/vendors to help us reach that goal. Sponsorships allow us to off-set the costs of hosting the event and vendors give you the opportunity to showcase your business to our participants and spectators. All skill levels are welcome, so don’t think you can’t do it for a great cause. A donation of just $80 covers the cost of 1 mammogram! This dontaion will register you, T-Shirt included. Feel free to contact me at crossfiteden@gmail.com or 540-2387775 if you have any questions!


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amounts received from Lisa Griffith of Eden’s Own Journal, as well as a member from Mayodan Church of God, the silent auction raised just enough to buy a name brand hygiene supply for every resident! A volunteer group composed of members from Souls Harbour Church of Mayodan and Piggiz Playhouse passed out the gifts and brought smiles and even tears to the faces of our counties elderly and they eagerly look forward to the next cruise in which will take place in August of 2016. Sponsors are still needed and they are looking for more volunteers to apply at this location throughout the year to bring the community to the patients and remind them that they still have a life worth living and people love them dearly! I encourage you to get involved and make this event even better next year! Tamelia says, “If you do not live near this facility, I encourage you to stop by your local nursing home and make a difference in someone’s day! Looking forward to seeing you at the next Nursing Home Cruise!”

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Senate Passes Compromise Medicaid Reform Bill Plan to control Medicaid costs to taxpayers, promote better health care In a bipartisan vote, the North Carolina Senate passed final legislation September 22nd to reform and restructure the state’s chronically troubled Medicaid program. A host of operational and budgetary challenges spanning several administrations has plagued the program. In the past four years alone, the legislature has had to fill shortfalls totaling nearly $2 billion – money that could not be invested in other

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ices for most Medicaid recipients instead of paying piecemeal for more costly individual services. Under the new capitated system, the state will enter into contracts with both provider-led health plans (originally supported by the House and administration) and managed care plans (originally supported by the Senate). Medicaid beneficiaries will benefit from competition and have a choice of three statewide plans as well as up to

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Madison/Mayodan & Stoneville Madison Heritage Festival “A Heritage to Honor” 10th Anniversary This event will be held on October 3, 2015, from 10 a.m. until 7:30p.m. Located in Historic Downtown Madison, there will be live entertainment all day on two stages. Kids area, over 100 vendors, exhibits, local church, and community groups. Foods such as: bar-b-que, hot dogs, hamburgers, fish sandwich, italian ice, roasted corn, baked potatoes, polish sausage, funnel cakes, sweet potatoes, french fries, and much more.

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Native Jordan Nance to Show His Documentary “Broadcast: A Man and His Dream” at Pickin’ at the Rock Recently Aired UNC-TV Documentary That Tells Story of Legendary Broadcaster Ralph Epperson and the Early Years of Radio Station WPAQ 740AM to Screen The sound of fiddles, banjos, and guitars will ring throughout the campus of Rockingham Community College on Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning at noon, when “Pickin’ at the Rock” takes place. With over $2500 in cash and ribbons, RC, NC’s first annual fiddlers convention will give bluegrass and old time musicians a venue for friendly competition in both individual and band events. Sponsored by The MARC, Town of Wentworth, and Rockingham Community College, “Pickin’ at the Rock” will feature both adult and youth competitions, food, vendors, and performances by The Rorrer Family Band and Skyline Drive. The day will also include a screening of Reidsville, NC native Jordan Nance’s hour-long documentary, “Broadcast: A Man and His Dream”. The film tells the firsthand account of Ralph Epperson starting WPAQ radio in nearby Mount Airy, NC, in 1948 with the promise to promote and preserve the traditional string music of the Blue Ridge. The documentary which recently aired on UNC-TV features a soundtrack of more than fifty original music recordings and interviews with many early WPAQ performers. Nance, who is thirty-one and lives with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy since a premature birth, interviewed Epperson in 2006 just six weeks before he died. Planning to attend the event, Nance hopes that this tribute to its founder and the pioneer musicians of WPAQ will spread and renew appreciation for radio and early string music. “Pickin’ at the Rock” promises to be a fun-filled day of celebrating the music and heritage of the area. Whether you are a musician or a fan of bluegrass and old time music, plan now to attend. Rockingham Community College, 215 Wrenn Memorial Road, Highway 65. Wentworth, NC Admission – Adults - $10.00 – Children under 12 - $5.00 Children under 6 FREE! No preregistration! Registration on-site begins at 10:30.Youth competition begins at noon. For more info about “Pickin’ at the Rock”, contact Wayne Seymour at wayneseymour@triad.rr.com or FACEBOOK/(Pickin’ at the Rock) or http://www.themarconline.org/research-genealogy/marc-programs/ To learn more about “Broadcast: A Man and His Dream”, visit BroadcastTheDream.com or facebook.com/ BroadcastBluegrassRadioFilm or contact Joy Nance at 951-1525.


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Be Aware and Prepare is mantra for county Emergency Management BE AWARE, PREPARE! Rockingham County Urges Residents to Be Aware & Prepare for Emergencies & Disasters! As peak hurricane season nears, Rockingham County Emergency Management officials are reminding residents that now is the time to plan and prepare for emergencies and disasters. “Natural and man-made emergencies are unpredictable, but residents can take steps now to plan how they will respond when disasters strike,” Rockingham County Emergency Manager Johnny Bowles said. “Take time now to make a family emergency plan, practice that plan and put together an emer-

gency supplies kit. The more prepared you are before disaster strikes, the more prepared you are to recover from it. Be aware of the risks, prepare for the worst but hope for the best.” Governor Pat McCrory proclaimed September as Emergency Preparedness Month which coincides with National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The designation is made each September to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies. Bowles encourages residents, schools and business owners to make a plan and practice it routinely with other household members or staff. The plan should include details about

where to meet, how to get in touch with one another, evacuation plans, what to do with pets and how to notify employees after an emergency. The next step, Bowles said, is to put together an emergency supplies kit. “Having the kit in place will help you during the emergency andmake the recovery process a bit easier,” said Bowles. “For example, including copies of insurance policies in your kit will enable you to more quickly process claims. Most of the items needed for the kit can be found around your house.” Other items that should be in an emergency kit are: • Water - 1 gallon per person per day for 3 to 7 days

• Food – non-perishable and canned food supply for 3 to 7 days • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio with extra batteries • Cell phone with charger • First aid kit and first aid book • Flashlight and extra batteries • Manual can opener for food • Anti-bacterial hand wipes/ gel • Wrench or pliers to turn off water • Blanket or sleeping bag – 1 per person • Prescription medications, glasses and hearing aids • Seasonal change of clothing, including sturdy shoes

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Baker family voted Outstanding Conservation Farm In August, Robert A. Baker and family were honored as North Carolina’s 2015 outstanding Conservation Farm Family at a celebration on their farm in the Ellisboro community. Robert A., Bobby, and Mark were selected for the coveted award from a statewide field of contenders that included competition at the area, regional, and state levels. The award is presented annually by the NC Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts to a farm family who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to natural resource stewardship, conservation knowledge, educational outreach and community leadership. The Bakers worked with the Rockingham County Soil & Water Conservation District to develop and implement a farmwide conservation plan that would protect and improve water quality and soil resources. Over the years, many conservation best management practices have been installed on the farm to achieve that goal, including crop rotations, grassed waterways, diversions, field borders, and strip cropping.

Conservation runs in the family. RA Baker was recognized as an outstanding conservation farmer in his area by a big majority of the farmers and businessmen in 1963. 50 people toured the farm to view the latest conservation practices in that year. The Baker farm was the Rockingham County Conservation Farm Family of 1966. RA Baker was on the Rockingham County Soil and Water Board from December 7th, 1974 until May 8th of 2007. As the children grew and worked on the farm, Mr. Baker made sure a sense of stewardship was instilled in each of them that still remains today. Attending the celebration were nearly 200 guests that included local, state and federal soil and water conservation agency staff and district supervisors, elected officials, legislators, local businesses, area farmers, and family friends. Speakers at the event were from the Rockingham Soil and Water Conservation District and the NC, Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. The featured speaker was Commissioner Steve Troxler,

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In six short hours on Friday September 11, Rockingham County gained FOUR new tennis courts. What??? These courts appeared under the watchful gaze of 500 Williamsburg Elementary students and teachers as they walked to and from the nearby playing fields. “What are they doing?” they asked. On the asphalt playground, Court One’s Brian Wright and Josh Herndon carefully measured, taped and painted the lines for FOUR new tennis courts. The courts are 18 feet wide and 36 feet long. Young children (and their fami-

lies) play on these smaller courts with shorter rackets, lower nets and larger, lower bouncing balls that are red and yellow…thus “a red ball court”. This is the official USTA tournament court for all players age 8 and under. Tennis magic happens when the court, racket and balls are “just right” for our young players. From almost the first moment two children pick up their rackets, the red balls begin to move back and forth across the net. Since the court is only 18 feet wide, they can easily run from side to side to return a ball. The service box is almost as long as the court so they are successful beginning a point with a serve. They have fun keeping

score with clothes pins, playing cards, dice or the traditional tennis scores of love-15-30-40deuce and ad. If hitting the ball over the net is too challenging, young players roll the ball under the net and still achieve “serve, rally, score” that is the definition of the game of tennis. Funds for these four youth tennis courts were provided by a USTA 10 and Under (36’ and 60’) Line Grant with matching funds from NC Tennis and RC Tennis Association. This summer, RC Tennis partnered with the Reidsville Area Foundation and NC Tennis to give away over 200 youth tennis rackets and balls to young Kids Tennis Club players at six summer day camps. Another 300 youth sized rackets have found their way into four RCS elementary schools for PE classes and seven Kids Companion after school child care locations. Providing equipment and new courts are two of the ways that we help Rockingham County “find themselves in the game”. For more information about tennis for all ages in Rockingham County, go to our webpage at www.rockingham. usta.com and follow us on Facebook at www.Facebook,com/RCYouthten nis.

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Sports Shorts Golf tourney to benefit Eden Animal Shelter

Eden Parks & Recreation Men's Open Softball League Season Champions and Playoff Runner Up - Top Shelf Front Row L to R - Jamie Sims, Jordan Goins, Tim Spangler, Richard Ellis and Jemaine Blackwell. Standing L to R - Jake Loye, Josh Balogh, Blake Travis, Tim Gibson Jr., Tim Gibson and Taylor Spangler.

Eden Parks & Recreation Men's Open Softball League Playoff Champs and Season Runner Up - Team Woods Front Row L to R - Braxton Richardson, Mark Underwood, Tyler Shelton and Lee Woods. Second Row L to R - Stacy Ward, Taylor Luegers. Jake Hudson, Logan Hensley and Lucas Hyler. Back Row L to R - Josh Hudson, Taylor Shelton, Daniel Bullins and Dwight Underwood.

Friends of Eden Animal Shelter will host their 1st Annual Giving on the Green golf tournament on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Oak Hills Golf Club in Eden, North Carolina. The tournament will be a four-person captain’s choice format. Tournament day check-in begins at 8 a.m. and Tee Time is at 9 a.m. Entrance fees are $65 per player, and include lunch, greens fees, range balls, and cart fees. Prizes include a $400 first place, $200 second place and $100 third place team prizes, along with prizes for the longest drive, closest to pin, door prizes and more. The Friends of Eden Animal Shelter was founded in 2014 to help save stray animals in the City of Eden, North Carolina and the surrounding area. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that would not exist without the compassion and dedication of volunteers, donors and special fund raising events such as this tournament. Proceeds from this event go to support the services Friends of Eden Animal Shelter provides for the support of abandoned, abused, lost, stray or surrendered animals that find themselves at the City of Eden Animal Shelter. The animals are rescued from the shelter and using social media, networked for exposure

to an owner seeking their lost pet, potential rescue organiza-

tions and adopters and to help raise money for the animal’s care. Friends is an independent organization working to save the lives of local animals. Since forming in 2014, Friends of Eden Animal Shelter has saved nearly 200 dogs and cats. Hopefully their work will continue to help reduce the number of animals that are euthanized each year. Corporate, individual, and team sponsorships opportunities

are available. Donations are welcomed and appreciated. To register an individual, a team, or to become a tournament sponsor visit Oak Hills Golf Club at 436 Stadium Drive, Eden or contact the event organizer at 336-912-1178 or 336-2621627. The Friends of Eden Animal Shelter was founded in 2014 to help save stray animals in the City of Eden, North Carolina and the surrounding area. We are a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that would not exist without the compassion and dedication of volunteers, donors and special fund raising events. To learn more, visit http://friendsoftheedenanimalshelter.weebly.com/

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Upcoming Programs at the Eden Library Children and family programs: Story time at the Eden library: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. this program is free. It is for preschool age children. STEM building club: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. this is a free program for children who are 1 to 5 years of age.

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Family movie matinee: Saturday October 3rd, at 1:30 p.m. this program is free and is open to patrons of all ages. Refreshments will be served. This month the library will be showing Mr. Peabody and Sherman. Halloween party: Saturday October 10th, at 10:30 am there will be Halloween games, snacks and prizes. Dress up in your Halloween costume or come as you are. This is a free family program intended for children and their families. Family movie night: Monday October 12th, at 5:30 p.m. this program is free and is open to patrons of all ages. Movie: Casper the Friendly Ghost. Family movie matinee: Monday October 26th at 4 p.m. this program is free and its open to patrons of all ages. Movie: Casper the Friendly Ghost. Teen programs: Library Council: Thursday October 29th, at 4:30 p.m. the TLC is an organization made up of teen volunteers to help out with library programs and make suggestions for future young adult programs. The TLC meets once a month. Teens of all ages are welcome to attend. Teen movie night: Thursday October 29th at 5:30 p.m. drinks and snacks will be provided. Movie: hocus pocus. This is a

free program. Teen costume party: Saturday October 31st, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. come in costume or dressed as yourself. There will be music, food, and fun activities. This is a free program. Teams of all ages are welcome to attend. Adult programs: Resume class: Wednesday October 14th at 11 a.m. print a flash drive with you to save your resume or set up an email in advance so you can attach your resume to an email and send it to yourself. This is a free program but space is limited. Sign up at the Circulation Desk or call the Eden library at 623 - 3168. Eden library morning book club: Wednesday October 28th, at 11 a.m. this month the book club will be discussing All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Copies of the book are available at the Eden Library Circulation Desk. Movie night: Monday October 26th, at 6 p.m. movie: Little Shop of Horrors. Drinks and snacks will be provided. This is a free program. Everyone is welcome to attend but we do not recommend this movie for our younger library patrons. Art and craft programs: Dichroic Glass Jewelry Making Class: Tuesday October 6th, from 10 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. put together and fire your own

Dichroic dependent. You get to keep the pendant! There will be a $20 charge to pay for the materials. The money goes to the Friends of the Eden library. Register for class at the Circulation Desk or call us at 623 - 3168. Photography Club: Saturday October 31st, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. if you are interested in photography, beginner or experience please sign up at the circulation desk in the evening library. Learn new techniques, share ideas, and discuss works of photography, plan photography outings, and much more! There are no membership dues. The photography club is open to all patrons aged 16 and older. Computer classes: Introductory computer classes: Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. these computer classes are free and open to all library patrons. Call the library at 623 - 3168 to register for classes or sign up at the circulation desk. October classes: Microsoft Word basics 1: Monday October 5th, 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Microsoft Word basics 2: Monday October 12th, 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Email basics 1: Monday October 19th, 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Email basics 2: Tuesday October 27th, 11 a.m. until 12 p.m.

RCPL electronic resources: Wednesday October 28th, 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. November classes: Internet basics 1: Monday November 2nd, 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Internet basics 2: Monday November 9th, 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Basic computer skills 1: Tuesday November 10th, 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Basic computer skills 2: Tuesday November 17th, 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. RCPL electronic resources: Wednesday November 18th, 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. Basic computer skills 3: Thursday November 24th, 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Do you have an idea for a library program? Would you like to help implement a program? Let us know at the Circulation Desk or contact us at 336 - 623 3168. For information about library programs at our other Rockingham County branch libraries this is the program section of our website at: http://www.rcpl.org/programs.ph p or call us at: Eden library: 336-623-3168 Reidsville library: 336-349-8476 Madison/Mayodan Library: 336548-6553 Stoneville library: 336-573-9040 Outreach/Bookmobile: 336-6273729

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Free event for the whole family. Please mark your calendars and join us for another "Fun-Day-On-The-Farm!" The A-O Civilians once again are sponsoring this terrific event for persons with autism and their families. There will be hay rides, horseback riding, moonwalk, slide, live bands, trampoline, and more. There will be lots and lots of great food. Saturday, October 17th 2015 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. located at Therrel & Marie Brown's home, 6236 highway 87 north, Caswell County, between Burlington and Reidsville.

Directions from Greensboro: take Windover Avenue East to Huffine Mill Road exit. Turn right onto Huffine Mill Road (gateway will be on your right). Stay on Huffine Mill Road till High Rock, turn left on High Rock Road, pass the North East Park sign on the right. From High Rock, turn right onto Highway 87 towards Burlington (gas station/Ross Hardware store on the left). 6236 highway 87 will be on your left. You will see a log cabin, horses, sign and a policeman directing traffic. Directions from Burlington: take 87 north

towards Reidsville, as you enter Caswell County, Pass Matkins sign, watch for a log cabin, horses and poster signs on the right. Please RSVP by October 15th 2015 to Therrel and Marie Brown at 336 - 585 0908 or online at aoc.funonthefarm@gmail.com and tell us how many adults and how many children are planning to attend so we know how much food to prepare. Our rain date will be Saturday, October 24th, 2015. For more information on the Autism Society of North Carolina, Guilford County chapter, log in to www.asncgc.org

To My Readers, Yes there has been an eventful month, now behind us. But not behind many in our community. Some sit in jail awaiting their time in front of judges and peers, others are out in society awaiting there final judgement to come. There have been some shocking announcements from our communities’

law enforcement that I could report on in depth... but I won’t. I do believe in the law of the land when we say innocent until proven guilty. And until there is a final declaration come down from a jury of our peers or a confession of the suspected offenders, I will not be one to sensationalize anyone’s life story to later find out it ruined their

lives. There are some bad people out there, there are some really good people, too. I will let the courts sort that out and then report on their decisions, because they are the ones who, hopefully, hear the entire story, both sides, and make the decision. Once decisions are made by the courts, there of course will be announcements of the results. If you would like to see the police reports of recent arrests, the press releases we as the media get daily, please visit Roy Sawyer’s, our great friend and colleague’s website at: RockinghamUpdates.com. Lisa Finney Griffith Eden’s Own Journal Rockingham County Star


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County Youth Services Active Parenting Classes • Do you want to be the best parent you can be? • Do you want to discipline your child effectively? • Do you want your child to exhibit the following traits? Courage Good Self-Esteem Responsibility Cooperation If you answered YES to any of these questions, Active Parenting is for you! This class is designed for parents of school age children. The classes are free; books are $15 each. A limited number of books will be available for use

during class time for individuals that do not wish to purchase a book. Childcare and transportation are not provided. Two class times are offered. Each class will run for six consecutive weeks. Monday, October 12th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Location: Rockingham County Youth Services 335 County Home Road (old County Home building) Wentworth, NC 27375 Classes will be held in the second floor conference room. If you have difficulty with stairs, please call our office in advance so that we can assist you. Contact Youth Services office to register: Phone: 342-5756; Fax: 349-1115.

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School Perf. Grade C (65) C (67) B (71) C (63) D (54) C (64) D (51) D (53) C (65) C (62) C (58) C (59) D (52) B (74) C (55) D (44) A (92) C (67) C (67) C (65) C (55) C (67) C (59) C (56)

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Rockingham County Schools 2014-2015 Test Results The NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has released information on school performance for the 2014-2015 school year as measured by Growth Status, Proficiency Scores and Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs) under the federal "No Child Left Behind Law" (NCLB). The students continue to show academic growth with nearly 88% of RCS schools meeting or exceeding academic growth goals during the 20142015 school year. In addition to test scores revealing an increase in performance from the 20132014 school year to the 20142015 school year, the RCS fouryear cohort graduation rate has increased, yet again. According to Dr. Rodney Shotwell, RCS superintendent, this year’s accountability results reveal progress. “While there is work to be done, we will not be judged solely by one test given on one day,” said Shotwell. “Our cohort graduation rate is at an all-time high. “ Growth Status Student growth is the amount of academic progress that students make over the course of a grade or class. Students enter grades and courses at different places; some have struggled while some have excelled. Regardless of how they enter a grade or course, students can make progress over the school year. N.C uses the Education Value Added

Assessment System (EVAAS) from the SAS Institute as its value-added metric to measure student growth. EVAAS applies a combination of statistical models to provide information on district, school and individual

teacher effectiveness based on student growth. Growth levels are labeled as: “not met expected growth,” “met expected growth,” and “exceeded expected growth”.

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Pennies 4 Paws at Stoneville Elementary Heroes come in many shapes and sizes. Stoneville Elementary School marked the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance by honoring the Furry Heroes of 9/11. The guide dogs who never left their owners and led them to safety down 110 flights of stairs. The countless search and rescue dogs who worked 12 to 15 hour shifts on September 11th. The therapy dogs who aided the efforts at ground zero and visited hospitals, family centers, schools and counseling centers for the weeks and months following the tragic event. In honor of these Furry Heroes, the school sponsored a Pennies 4 Paws Service Project. The staff and students of the school raised almost $600.00 in one week. The

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money was donated to the K9 Division of the Rockingham County Sheriff's Department in honor of all the Furry Heroes who keep our community safe each and every day. Deputy D. Guerra, Sergeant J. Hutchins and Captain A. B. Farrar accepted this donation during a school visit on Friday, September 11, 2015 with one of our own Furry Heroes - Kira. Under the direction of her handler Deputy D. Guerra, Kira amazed the students with her obedience and her ability to "handle" any problems that needed her attention. She left the students with the message, "Play with friends and not guns, use your brain and not drugs! Be smart, stay in school."

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Letter to the Editor I have known Jerry Ellis for over a decade. Throughout that time I have known him to be a person of integrity, a steadfast example of hard work and dedication, as well as a mentor to the community’s youth. The City of Eden needs leaders who will stand up and fight for economic development and change. Leaders who have invested a lifetime in the community, through public service and coaching the youth. Jerry Ellis’s work and personal experiences; teaching & coaching in the public school system, working at local businesses during the summer seasons and having raised 3 daughters in this community, make him the best candidate to be the voice of Ward 7 on Eden’s City Council. Jerry Ellis isn’t an individual who is idealizing about great opportunities for the city. He is living in the same neighborhoods, attending the same sporting events, worshipping in the same churches, and shopping in the same local businesses as his constituents. He hears concerns, enlists in conversations, understands financial impacts of decisions and is dedicated to enacting change. Jerry Ellis will be my choice for Ward 7 in Eden’s City Council when elections are held November 3rd. Make him your choice and support Eden! Karol Twilla


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Recycling...Continued From Page 1 with a unanimous vote. This idea has been quite popular among local citizens and the Engineering & Public Utilities Dept. has been designing the details for several years to ensure the best possible solution. Rockingham County Government has teamed up with Waste Management to provide the Single Stream Curbside Recycling services. During the unveiling of the new recepticals and official announcment to the press, Waste Management brought some additional monetary support. Manager of Community & Municipal Relations Stan Joseph presented Rockingham County Government a $25,000.00 check to Board of Commissioners Chair Mark Richardson and County Manager Lance Metzler. The Board Chair and County Manager were all smiles receiving both the big check for the County and their big recycling carts for their homes. Rockingham County recycling carts will be distributed mid-Oct. and continuing for five-weeks. Monday, Nov. 30th will be the first day for curbside recycling pickup in Rockingham County, NC. All recycling materials will be collected in the same cart. No separation will be required. The new service will make recycling easier than ever! Waste Management, an experienced recycling industry leader, has a dedicated fleet of trucks, professional drivers and customer representatives to provide reliable service in partnership with Rockingham County Government. This collaboration was chosen because Waste Management understands how to

balance environmental goals with tight budgetary constraints. The seasoned professionals at Waste Management are proven experts with mixed recycling therefore this collaboration will provide efficient, sustainable recycling solutions for Rockingham County. A comprehensive public education/information campaign will immediately blanket the Rockingham County area to give vital details, suggestions, and recycling tips to local citizens. County officials have already launched some aspects of the integrated communications plan regarding recycling and Single Stream Curbside Recycling to ensure residents are informed and knowledgeable about the new service. Hopefully, the communications campaign will inspire citizens to ““DO YOUR PART, THROW IT IN THE CART!” Contact Rockingham County Government for more information regarding the program. If you have questions, please call 336.342.8100, or visit MyRockinghamCounty NC.com, call Waste Management at 336.573.1618, or email them at: RockCnty@wm.com The following Rockingham County Single Stream Curbside Recycling TIPS and Recycling FAQs are two examples of the education/information campaign unfolding to familiarize citizens with this new service.

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County Commissioner Richardson and County Manager Lance Metzler admire the new recepticals. The bright, blue recycling carts, with green lids embossed with recycling tips, were unveiled on the Rockingham County Governmental Center’s front lawn in Wentworth.

Papers · Plastic Bottles / Containers · Phone Books · Catalogues · Magazines & Newspapers · Corrugated Cardboard · Brown Paper Bags · Aluminum Foil & Food Trays · Box Board & Paper Board · Junk Mail · Cans (steel, tin & aluminum) · Glass Bottles & Jars (Brown, Clear, Green & Blue) DO NOT INCLUDE: · Broken / sharp glass · Ceramic materials · Cloth / clothing · Food / yard waste · Hazardous items · Shredded paper · Scrap metal · Non-recyclable plastics · Liquids · Frozen food container · Plastic Trash Bags · Loose Plastic Bags / Package Wrap

Engineering & Public Utilities Director Ronald Tate is a happy camper holding Rockingham County Government’s $25,000 check, from curbside recycling partner, Waste Management. This money will support community education/ information for Rockingham County’s new Single Stream Curbside Recycling Service that starts Nov. 30th. A comprehensive, integrated, community education campaign is plastering, promoting and broadcasting curbside recycling tips, FAQs, and info throughout the County. The campaign is hitting Rockingham County citizens with details, suggestions, and recycling tips to keep residents informed and knowledgeable about the brand new service and to “DO YOUR PART, THROW IT IN THE CART!”

Recycling FAQs! What is the official start date for the curbside program? The recycling carts will be distributed beginning the middle of Oct. and will continue up to five weeks. The actual first day of curbside pickup will be on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. What do I need to do to get curbside recycling service at my home? If you are a current Waste Management customer in the unincorporated areas of Rockingham County, you will not need to do anything. Your recycling cart will come automatically to your home during the initial distribution process. If you are not a current Waste Management customer and would like to have Solid Waste Service (weekly trash pickup, every other week curbside recycling pickup, and once per month call in bulk service), you can contact Waste Management at (336) 573-1618. How much will the curbside service cost me? If you are a current Waste Management customer, your solid waste fee will go from $12.78 per month, to $13.99 per month. This includes all three services (trash, recycling, and bulk). This increase will show up on your bill automatically. If you are not a current Waste Management customer and would like to sign up, the cost will be $13.99 per month for all three services. All applicable taxes will be added to the bill. How will I know what day my curbside pickup is? Waste Management will be sending out additional information to

Bold, colorful billboards on major thoroughfares are pushing “DO YOUR PART, THROW IT IN THE CART!” each customer in the coming days regarding scheduling for pickup for recycling. They will be determining what is the most economical and efficient pickup dates for residences in the County. What can I put into the recycling cart? Since the program is single stream recycling, almost all common household recyclables can go into the recycling cart. They do not need to be separated or in any type of container (plastic bags); just throw it all in the cart. A list of the most common household recyclables is available on the County website and mentioned previously in the list of Recycling Tips. What can’t go into the recycling cart? Contamination of recyclables is the number one problem for waste companies. We want to provide the best quality recyclables that we can to eliminate the risk of having rejected loads and the County having to pay the rejected load fee for this. Normal household trash items cannot go in the cart like food waste, Styrofoam, cloth, broken glass, electronics, and plastic bags of any type. Please visit

our website for a list of banned recyclables for the program. If you have any doubt, please use the contact list and ask before you throw. Where do I place my cart at the road or curbside? Place your cart as you do with your trash cart with the lid arrow pointing toward the roadway. Please insure your cart is not in the actual roadway. If your pickup day is the same as your trash day, please allow at least four feet between the cans for the automated pickup arm to work properly. What if I have more recyclables than fit into my cart? You can request a second cart from Waste Management at no additional cost. Do not put recyclables into bags and leave at the roadside or curbside; they will not be picked up. Store them until you can place them in the proper cart or request a second cart. What if my cart is damaged or destroyed? Contact Waste Management and they will provide you with a repair to your cart or a replacement cart.

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Stan Jospeh of Waste Management presents a check to Rockingham County to promote the new Curbside Recycling program. Accepting the check are Commissioner and Chairman Mark Richardson, and County Manager Lance Metzler

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The Racetrack XIII : And The Honeysuckle Climbed By Darrell Meade Gregory

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racing. Local business men and bootleggers saw an opportunity and moved rapidly to build tracks across the Piedmont area. Bootleggers, flush with ill-gotten cash, looked for a way to launder money back into circulation by legitimate means. Since bootleggers had an interest in fast autos and gutsy financial endeavors, it was only natural that alot of tracks enjoyed some type of monetary influx and other aid while being built. The Draper Speedway seems to had the earmarks of such an attempt. Luther Lemons was the conduit between Martinsville bootlegger Clay Earles and Draper Speedway. Clay Earles was known to be the silent money man in this small track. Along with his Martinsville Speedway, Draper Speedway was another perfect place to bring his money back into circulation without the tax man being able to tie it in to any illegal enterprise. In those early, fullcapacity days, it was just about impossible to determine how many paying spectators were present without counting the concession sales. The Draper Speedway boasted exceedingly large attendance numbers which do not bear out under the microscope. After examining the grandstands, the average number of fans it could seat was about 1,400 people. That number was a far cry from the four to five thousand fans the newspapers had boasted. If there were forty cars on the roster, there was probably an average of four people per racecar in the infield, which translates to about 200 participants. At two dollars a ticket, which was two hours labor for the average local mill worker, the gate receipts totaled about $3,200 dollars. Every promoter always over inflated the attendance records for publicity purposes, and this also served to disguise the money laundering. The perfect set-up was ruined when half-owner Luther Lemons was tragically killed in an aircraft crash at Draper’s TriCity Airport. His premature death cast a dark shadow over the future operations of the racetrack. Surprisingly, the track prospered greatly the rest of the 1950 season with Lemons’ brothers filling in for his estate. The money rolled in, and the future was bright. It was so bright that John East, Jr. bought out the Lemon’s estate right before the 1951 season started. In an explosive bold move, East then paved the track, which was unthought of. Lured into paving his successful track by Clay Earles and Bill France, they convinced East that paving the track would be the wave of the future. However, East made one bold move too many, as the track was improperly paved and came apart. France and Earles left their “friend” East alone to repair the expensive damage. It took a year

before another race was scheduled. Without the charismatic Luther Lemons’ partnership with Clay Earles, the profitable money-laundering came to an end. In fact, not only was East disillusioned with France, East also had no use for Clay Earles anymore. Earles had taunted East by calling him on race day and asking East, “Is it raining yet?” NASCAR had a strong presence in those early racetracks, for not only did it have all the major drivers signed on, it also provided affordable insurance, at one time backed by Lloyds of London. But NASCAR sanctioned tracks also had a hidden price tag, as Bill France also took a healthy part of the profits for being the race promoter. John East, Jr. was one who did not like to share the wealth, especially after the shoddy treatment he experienced with the tight friends, Earles and France. East had lost the track’s momentum when the track was closed for paving repairs. There was still good attendance, but it never equaled the dirt track days. By time the 1954 season had arrived, it was easy to see that the area racetracks were taking a beating in the attendance figures. With an oversaturation of racetracks, one could race on three to five tracks a week. This took a tremendous toll on racecar owners, and the overexposure burnt the fans out. The Lynchburg track, which Clay Earles and Bill France were leasing, was forced to curtail operations by late June. At the last race at Lynchburg, there were just 700 paying customers. Lynchburg opened under new management the same summer but continued to struggle with low attendance. By August, the Danville Fairgrounds closed after only 200 fans showed up. The over abundance of racetracks had finally caught up with the times. The successful Morris Speedway, in Horsepasture, Virginia, was a quarter-mile dirt track that was extremely popular with the racers from Draper Speedway. The tracks were similar, and the owners evaded the pitfalls that John East, Jr. had to deal with. Coping with the downturn in attendance, the Morris Speedway owners had to contend with the larger tracks now offering “show-up” money to the top drivers. The Morris Speedway management decided that they had made their money back and staying in the racing game was doomed to failure. Morris Speedway went the way

of the other closed tracks. The only small weekly track that survived these times was Bowman Gray in Winston-Salem, which doubled as a sports arena. When the Draper track was built in 1949, the banked track was top line. Five years later, much has changed. Bill France once told Glenn Wood in those days, “This sport is going forward, not backward.” Newer tracks with concrete grandstands and modern facilities were the wave of the future. The untreated wooden grandstands at Draper had started showing wear, and there had been no improvements or upgrades in several years. Outhouses were starting to become a relic of the past at these sports stadiums, but the Draper track was outside the town’s plumbing service. Additionally, most of these small tracks had already made the transition to running under the lights at night. John East resisted this movement because he had no intention to schedule Friday or Saturday night races to please the NASCAR hierarchy and their showcase Sunday races. The tight-pursed John East would dole out no more money on the track. Looking back, it seems like the paving of the track may have contributed to the problems manifesting themselves early on. However, it seems like all small tracks were getting clobbered by the mid-50s in the grandstand area. The only variable in this equation that could have made a difference was Luther Lemons. Many who knew Lemons, considered him a rising star in the Tri-City area. If Luther Lemons had lived, with his strong bond to Clay Earles, the track would have undoubtedly gone down a different path. The young Luther Lemons was a visionary and had access to make his dream of an enduring fast, quarter-mile racetrack a reality. A surprisingly fortuitous situation occurred when the Southern Lightweight Aggregate Corporation, which made cinder blocks out of shale rock, tried to establish a plant on the outskirts of Draper. Public opposition forced the company to look for another site, and the shrewd Draper City Councilman, John East, Jr. was able to steer them to his proposed dormant housing development situated between Leaksville Junction and the Draper Speedway. The lucky East recouped all his money and made a sizable profit off of the new Solite plant while holding

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OCTOBER 2015 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 31 H Honeysuckle Continued From Page 30 on to his racetrack. Content with not having to kow-tow to the supervision of NASCAR, East let his track fall into the hands of nature. The underbrush began to take over the infield and the ever present honeysuckles climbed rapidly over the grandstands, but

the seasoned, paved non-symmetrical track was still intact. Part XIV will appear in next month’s Eden’s Own Journal. Special thanks to Randy Apple, Cliff Ball, Carolyn Lemons Ball, Clay Barrow, Gene Brown, Otis Carter, Steven Cates, Ramona Grogan Cecil, Gene Chambers, Babe

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For the Fun of it... Perks of being over the hill There is nothing left anymore to learn the hard way. Things that you buy now won't wear out. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to a manageable size. You no longer think of the speed limit as a challenge. Your investment in health insurance is finally paying off. You can quit trying to hold in your stomach no matter who walks into the room. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them anyway. You can sing along with elevator music. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the guy on the television. Your eyes won't get too much worse. Kidnappers are not very interested in you. People call you at 9 p.m. and ask, "Did I wake you???? " You can get into a heated argument about pension plans. You can eat dinner at 4:00 in the afternoon. In a hostage situation you are the most likely to be released first. No one expects you to run -- anywhere. You are no longer viewed as a hypochondriac.

Latin The father of a high school senior phoned the Latin teacher and demanded to know why his son had been given a grade of F on the midyear exam. “Because we’re not allowed to give a G,” said the teacher.

Verbal A lawyer was advising a client. “Do you have written documentation that the used car dealer promised to service the car after you bought it?” the attorney asked. “No, it was a verbal agreement.” “Ach! Verbal agreements aren’t worth the paper they’re written on.”

Label Just once i like to read a medication label that says, WARNING May cause permanent weight loss, remove wrinkles and increase energy.

Playing Poker Six guys are playing poker. After losing $500 on one hand, Smith clutches his chest and topples over, dead at the table. To decide who’s going to tell his wife, his buddies draw straws. Anderson picks the short one. “Break it to her gently,” they all urge. “Leave it to me,” he says. When Smith’s wife comes to the door, Anderson says, “Your husband just lost $500 playing cards.” “How much?” the wife yells, eyes blazing. “Tell him to drop dead!”

Huh? The awkward moment when you’ve already said “What?” three times and sty ill have no idea what the other person said. So you just agree.

If my dog could talk Dog - wat doing Me - nothing. I just stood up. Dog - where go Me - I'm literally walking 3 feet away. I'm not even leaving the room. Dog - can I come Me - I mean sure but I'm literally just ... Dog - I come too Dog - wat doing Me - I need to open this door. Dog - I halp Me - no but you're in front of the door. Move please. Dog - I halp Me - sigh

You know you're a teacher when... You are secretly addicted to your hand sanitizer You've trained yourself to use the bathroom at two distinct times of the day, lunch and planning period You can eat a meal in under 5 minutes while doing hallway supervision You can tell it's a full moon without ever looking outside You have an uncontrollable urge to correct others people's children in public You have an unhealthy obsession with school supplies You honestly believe that the teacher's lounge should be equipped with a Margarita machine You want to slap the next person who says "it must be nice to work 7 to 3 and have summers off." The thought of laminating something makes you feel all warm and tingly inside You can hear 25 voices behind you and know exactly which one belongs to the child out of line

Couple An elderly couple had just learned how to send text messages on their mobile phones. The wife was a romantic type and the husband was more of a no-nonsense guy. One afternoon the wife went out to meet a friend for coffee. She decided to send her husband a romantic text message and she wrote: "If you are sleeping, send me your dreams. If you are laughing, send me your smile. If you are eating, send me a bite. If you are drinking, send me a sip. If you are crying, send me your tears. I love you." The husband texted back to her: "I'm on the toilet. Please advise.

Next Time, Let’s Stay in a Hotel Two campers are hiking in the woods when one is bitten on the rear end by a rattlesnake. “I’ll go into town for a doctor,” the other says. He runs ten miles to a small town and finds the only doctor delivering a baby. “I can’t leave,” the doctor says. “But here’s what to do. Take a knife, cut a little X where the bite is, suck out the poison and spit it on the ground.” The guy runs back to his friend, who is in agony. “What did the doctor say?” the victim cries. “He says you’re gonna die.”

Club Husband takes the wife to a club and there's a guy on the dance floor giving it large, break dancing, moon walking, back flips, the works. The wife turns to her husband and says with a smile, "see that guy? 25 years ago he proposed to me and I turned him down." Husband says "looks like he's still celebrating!"

Slow I don’t always pass slow drivers. But when i do, I check to see if they look as stupid as they drive.

Haunted 12 year old: Can we go to a haunted house this year? Me: What’s wrong with the one we live in? 12 year old: What!? Me: Goodnight, Son!

Some criminals can get away with anything ... not these You skimp on travel expenses. Twelve Middle Eastern immigrants forgot the first rule of sneaking into a country: Don’t call attention to yourself. En route to England from Germany, they snuck a ride in the back of a man’s truck. They stayed mum throughout their trip, even as they crossed the Channel into England. But once they hit Dover, they celebrated their arrival with songs and whoops. Not for long, though. The startled driver headed to a police station, where the 12 were apprehended. You’re convinced the laws of physics don’t apply to you. Mr. Halford thinks big! The British career criminal stole a truck and loaded it with 18 pallets of stolen nickel and copper worth around $250,000. Yes, the haul was huge—too huge. Cops arrested Halford after the truck’s suspension collapsed under the weight. Earlier, Halford had stolen a car, overloaded it, and broken its suspension too. You text and rob. Mr. Greenly dropped his cell phone near where an 84-year-old woman had her purse snatched in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Cops suspected that he might be involved in the crime when they read the phone’s last outgoing text message: "I am ready to grab some old lady’s purse." You play both roles in a game of cops and robbers. Being a key suspect in a robbery wasn’t going to stop Mr. Montillano from realizing his dream of becoming a Chula Vista, California, police officer. Unfortunately for Montillano, his would-be colleagues put the kibosh on his plans, arresting him when he showed up to take the entrance exam. As he was led away, Montillano had one question: Could he take the test later? His request was denied. You take the holidays too seriously. Mr. Dendy of upstate New York presented the local police station with a Christmas wreath. Since the officers were well acquainted with Dendy, they did some snooping and arrested him for stealing the wreath from a store down the block. You air your neighbor’s dirty laundry. As she walked around her neighbor’s yard sale in Severn, Maryland, the woman couldn’t help admiring the items. The Oriental rug, the luggage, the shoes—they were exactly her style. And why not? They were hers, as was everything else on display. Mr. Perticone says somebody sold him the stuff. But cops think Perticone did the deed himself. You can’t let go of your friends. Two New Zealand prisoners had the brilliant idea of fleeing the courthouse while tethered together by handcuffs. They might have escaped had a light pole not gotten between them. Like a pair of click-clacks, they slammed into each other and were arrested trying to get back to their feet. You harbor grudges. Mr. Goetz’s alleged attempt to rob a York, Pennsylvania, bank met with some snags. Cops say the first teller he tried to rob fainted and the next two insisted they had no cash in their drawers. Fed up, Goetz stormed out, threatening to write an angry letter to the bank. You leave a far too indelible impression. Victims of a home robbery in Riverview, Florida, easily picked out Mr. Roberts from police photos. Turns out, there aren’t too many other people with a map of Florida tattooed on their face. Still, Roberts is pleading not guilty.

Disease: Idiotitis. Causes the brain shut down and the mouth to keep talking. Thousands affected. Might be contagious.

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Roundabout the Eden Public Library Katherine Seaver, Branch Manager of the Eden Public Library During the month of October, your Eden Public Library is bustling with great programs and “new” materials to entice you to come in and “check us out”; pun intended. For children, we have A Toddler story time every Thursday at 10:30 am. We will be having a matinee for September’s Family Movie “Mr. Peabody and Sherman” on Saturday, October 3rd at 1 pm. There are family friendly events the second Saturday of every month. This month our Teen Library Council will plan and put on a Halloween Party for the kids on October 10th at 10:30 am. So kids, wear your costumes and have a great time playing games and having fun. On October 15th at 4 pm, there will be an opportunity for kids ages 8-12 to learn coding. At 5:30 pm on Monday, October 12th, the family friendly movie “Casper” will be shown. The matinee viewing of “Casper” will be shown at 4 pm on Monday, October 26th. The teens and young adults can participate in a “mystery” craft on Thursday, October 1 at 4 pm. Please register so we will know how many to expect. The teens will be organizing and putting on a Halloween party for the kids on October 10th at 10:30 am. Teens are invited to meet as part of the Teen Library Council on October 29th at 4:30 pm. Be a part of the creative planning of teen programs then stay on or join us for the movie “Hocus Pocus” at 5:30 pm. On Saturday, October 31st, the teens are having a Halloween dance party from 1-3 pm. Don’t forget to wear your costumes!!! Let’s not forget about the adults. There are two book clubs here at the library. The first one meets the first Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm. Adults gather and share whatever books they have been reading. On the fourth Wednesday of every month, we have a morning book club at 11 am. This month the book discussed will be “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr. You can pick up a copy of the book at the circulation desk up until the day of the meeting. Also there will be a glass jewelry making class on Tuesday, October 6th at 10 am. There is a $20 charge for this program – proceeds go to the Eden Friends’. After lunch you will be able to come back and pick up your creations. Space is limited so please register at the circulation desk. If you are job hunting and want to update your current resume, there is a resume writing class on Wednesday, October 14th at 11 am. The movie “Little Shop of Horrors” will be shown on Monday, October 26th at 6:00 pm. On Monday, October 12th at 5 pm, we will pull the winning ticket for our Red, White and Blue crocheted lap throw that was crocheted and donated

by Ms. Alice Seaver (my very talented Mom). Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. The proceeds go to the Eden Friends of the Library which sponsors many of our programs and events. If you would like to join our friends group stop by the circulation desk, fill out the membership form, and make your contribution. We have received many “new” items this month so don’t forget to come in and “check them out”. We have mysteries, romance, westerns, science fiction, non-fiction, and biographies in paperback, hardback and large-print. We have DVDs, some Blue-Rays and yes, we still have some VHS. Like music?... we have music on CDs. If you commute long distance or are going on a trip…we have audio books. If you like to walk and listen to books, we have “Playaways”. These are devices you can use to listen to books while you walk. You just

need a pair of headphones (ear buds if you’re hip). Download materials through Flipster for eMagazines, Axis360 for eBooks, and NCLive for Audio books, Videos, and eBooks. In addition, there are many databases that allow you access to information (i.e., genealogical, medical, law forms, etc.) as well as informa-

tion to fix your vehicle (Chilton’s on-line). All this is available on our website at www.rcpl.org. If you need help using or accessing these, you can either call us at 336-6233168 or visit us at the library. Remember if you have items (electronics, books, arts and crafts or sewing materials….) you don’t want/need anymore see if your local library could use them. We have many programs that recycle items into new and creative things.

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Please join us at Eden Lawnmower on November 19th for our Annual Fall Demo Day. There will be representatives from various companies on hand for product demos and education including: Toro, Stihl, and Holland Grills. Also get entered for a chance to win one of multiple prizes*

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by 7 a.m. on your collection day and should not be placed in the road so that traffic would be impeded. Place leaves at a location away from any objects such as parked cars, low-hanging tree limbs, power/phone/cable lines, catch basins and drainpipes. Do not place leaves in the ditch. Sticks, rocks, bricks and any foreign type objects should be kept out of the leaves as these delay the collection process and can cause severe damage to the equipment. We encourage you to keep leaves on your property and compost when possible. If you want leaves for gardening purposes, please contact our division for information on signing up for delivery of leaves by the truckload. If you need more information, please give me a call at 627-7783, ext. 102.

The City of Eden will begin its annual loose-leaf collections Oct. 13, ending March 4. The following schedule is the plan but keep in mind that as always, weather, equipment and the amount of debris that is out for collection may alter it at times: If your regular garbage collection day is Monday, your leaves will be collected Tuesday. If your regular garbage collection day is Tuesday, your leaves will be collected Monday. If your regular garbage collection day is Wednesday, your leaves will be collected Wednesday. If your regular garbage collection day is Thursday, your leaves will be collected Friday. If your regular garbage collection day is Friday, your leaves will be collected Thursday.

Exceptions to the schedule: • Stadium Drive towards Kings Highway, Highland Drive and Dameron Street do not follow the regular schedule but are targeted for collection on Wednesdays. • Friday garbage and leaf collection are on the same day for N.C. 135 and N.C. 770 taking in all streets on both sides of N.C. 135 to Harrington Highway (including all streets in Indian Hills and both sides of Brammer Road); Harrington Highway from N.C. 135 to N.C. 770 taking in both sides of Harrington Highway and both sides of Beddingfield Road to the dead end on the fire department side only; and N.C. 770 from Harrington Highway right side only back to N.C. 135. Leaves must be at the curb

Recall report from the Eden Fire Marshal

charge the iPhone 5 and 5S. The chargers have a geometric print in mint green and peach colors. Style numbers CRGT-003 or CRGT-004 are printed on the UPC sticker on the back side of the package. “Charlotte Russe” and “USB Cord & Wall Charger for iPhone 5/5S” are printed on the packaging. There has been one report of the charger catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.

The charger was sold exclusively at Charlotte Russe stores nationwide during October 2014 for about $13. Consumers should immediately stop using recalled chargers and contact MiWorld for a full refund.

Beginning October 5, 2015. Classes will be taught at: American Red Cross Rockingham County 3692 Hwy 14 Reidsville, NC, 27320 Call the Chapter 336-3493434 if you have questions. Call Lee Mills 336-453-3357 to Register.

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Training With the American Red Cross The American Red Cross (Rockingham County, Reidsville) is offering CPR classes. The instructor is Lee Mills who has been teaching CPR for 30+ years. Classes will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, the first Monday of each month,

Certification for 2 Years Standard First Aid $50.00 Adult CPR/AED $50.00

For the fun of it Poker Why don’t you wanna play poker with cats in Africa? Because if they’re not a cheetah, they're probably a lion.

COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden Solid Waste Division will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, 2015 in observance of the Columbus Day Holiday!

WOODWIND APTS. (336) 349-9544 2901 Vance St. Ext., Reidsville, NC 27320 8:30-5:30 Wed. & Thurs. 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Carpet/Stove/Refrigerator/Blinds/Central Air/ Playground on site Washer Dryer Connections/Laundry Facility on site Limited rental assistance available for qualified applicants. Housing Choice Vouchers accepted “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer” If you wish to file a civil rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the U.S.D.A. Program Discrimination Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.@html, or at any U.S.D.A. office, or call 336-623-9392 to request the form. Send your completed complaint for or letter to us by mail at U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC, 20250-3410, by fax to 202-690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

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

SOLID WASTE & REFUSE Collection Date Recycling Center Monday 10-12-15 Columbus Holiday Closed Tuesday 10-13-15 Normal Schedule Open Wednesday 10-14-15 Monday’s Schedule Closed Thursday 10-15-15 Normal Schedule Open Friday 10-16-15 No Collection Open If your collection day falls on an observed holiday, your collection will be Wednesday of that week. Any After Hours Calls For Water Or Sewer Emergency Issues, Or Trees Down Across Road Or Open Holes In Road Should Be Made To The Emergency Answering Service At 336-415-4444.


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Tuxie This sweet girl is looking for her forever home. She was living on the streets when we rescued her and found out she was heavily pregnant. Her babies have all been adopted and now we want her to find her forever home. She has adapted great to being indoors and enjoys loving attention. Tuxie is between 1-2 years old. She’s felv negative, up-todate on vaccines and spayed. If you’re searching for a great companion cat to become part of your family, please consider Tuxie. She is in a foster home with other cats and dogs and tolerates both well. Her adoption fee is $75. For more information, call Lori at 280-8021 or find us on Facebook at friendsofedenshelter or at our website friendsoftheedenanimalshelter.weebly.com.

RiverFest 2015! The RiverFest was held on September 18 & September 19 this year, in Downtown Eden, NC.

PMSA Heating • Cooling Thanks to all the vendors who made it possible!

Refrigeration Free Installation Estimates pmsainc@embarqmail.com

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Owners:  Randy & Debbie Mattox Major Credit Cards Accepted

Reelect

Jim Burnette Paid for by the Committee Elect Jim Burnette

It’s Art Time Studio and Art Gallary explains the importance of Art Hello, my name is Teedgra Blackstock the owner of It’s Art Time Studio and Art Gallery located at 625 N. Bridge Street in Eden, NC. I’m a former art teacher. I taught art for the state of NC for eight and half years. I had a love for art since the age of 9 years old. As an art teacher I learned that art is very important in children’s learning and development. Art helps to develop basic skills that children need including: Motor Skills, Language Development, Decision Making, Visual Learning, Inventiveness, Cultural Awareness, and Improved Academic Performance. The purpose for opening It’s Art Time Studio was to bring culture to the Eden Community. There are also a lot of children who do not get to participate in art because it has been cut from schools. Both Children and adults can learn and have fun at the same time. A fun two hour session is only $20 per person. You can have step by step or have an outline drawn out. In addition, the studio is great for birthday parties, ladies night and date nights. Please stop by and “Create a Masterpiece”

Eden City Council


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

APARTMENTS / HOMES FOR RENT OR SALE 1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom Apartments / Homes for Rent in Eden area. Reasonable Rates! W/D Hookups, Some include appliances. Section 8 & HUD. Daytime 336-623-6948 night 336-344-0386 Mobile Home For Rent 2 Bedroom $375 Month No Pets Allowed 276-226-0576 2 - 3 bedroom apartments in Ridgeway Va, for rent. Call for details. No Pets Allowed 276-226-0576 2 Br. Apt. In Eden Central Air, All Appliances Incl. Washer Dryer Hookup $450 Per Month No Pets. Deposit Req. 336 627-5031 3 BR., 2 Ba Mobile Home for Rent in Eden. $500 plus deposit. Call 336-623-1310 3 br., 1 ba. Home For Rent - Eden Area. Newly Remodeled, No Pets, Appl. Included. Can Rent Furnished or Unfurnished. 336-253-8385 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, brick home, 1440 Huntington Trail, Cascade, Va. 1600 square feet, full basement, large sunroom 7.43 acres of land. Asking $165,000 or best offer. Call 434 - 203 - 9170 Mobile Home For Rent near Eden 2BR, 1 ba., appliances included, private lot, No pets, $375 per month. Call 336-627-7721 SERV I CE S AVAI LA B L E CLARKS PAVING & SEAL COATING Free Estimates, Residential/Commercial 276-226-0576 IT E M S F O R S A L E 1988 Chevy V8 Custom Van. $3000 Call 336-623-2521 2 individual and 4 side-by-side cemetery plots In Overlook, Eden $1,000 each Call 336-263-6313. 1940's 3- Drawer wash stand with backboard 27 x 28. Exc condition $185. 336-404-7466 Use Happy Jack Kennel Dip II as area spray for stable flies, fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. Do NOT use on cats! Y&W Farm Center (548-9017) (kennelvax.com) HE L P WANT ED Looking for Heat & Air Service Technician. Experience required in service and installation. Call 336-634-9547

Draper Speedway NEW T-Shirts available. Draper Cycle 513 S. Fieldcrest Rd., Eden, NC 27288 (336)635-5811 Get yours now. They won’t last long.

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Memory Not only is my short term memory horrible, but so is my short term memory. FOR RENT 1217 Williams St. Eden, NC, 3bd 1 bth, Sec.Dep. same, Central Air & Gas heat, New Driveway & Roof, W&D Hook-ups, Hardwood floors, 912 sq ft, $20 application fee & $20 contract fee, Rent $525 w/o appliances or $575 w/ appliances. Nick 623-2997 Puzzle Answer From Page 32: Get The Candy Soon

MOUNTAIN VILLA APTS. Accepting Applications For 1 & 2 Bedroom Units Located in Mayodan, with handicap accessible units available. Income restrictions apply. Call 427-5047. Office hours: 8 am-1:30 pm. Mon.- Thurs. Equal Housing Opportunity Managed By Community Management Corporation.

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We Rent Houses & Apartments Studio, 1, 2, 3 Bedrooms


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Fire Wolves Martial Arts, owned by Jerry Beale is now open and located inside the Eden YMCA. You do not have to be a member of the Y to come to the classes, which are offered twice a week, Tuesday and Thursdays, for adults and children, at only $45 per month. Beale decided to locate in the Eden YMCA because of its family atmosphere and commitment to the community. “You can’t get better than the YMCA,” Beale said about his location choice. Pete Baker of the YMCA worked with him to make sure it was feasable to have the business work out of the YMCA without the requirements of being members. Fire Wolves is associated with the Intercontenental Tong Soo Do organization, and hopes to bring quality martial arts skills to the Eden and surrounding communities. With the support of his family, Beale, an instrutor himself has taken training in time managment and business and has hired Head Instructor Elisabeth Stanley, 2nd Dan, for the hands on work. The first classes were held in April and wanting to get out and help the community, he has also offered self defence classes at the library in the past. If you or your child wish to participate and learn a new skill, build your strength and self esteme, call Beale today at 336496-7696. Valu-Mart Ash Mohamed wanted to bring an upbeat, helpful business into the heart of Draper with the opening of his new variety store, Valu-Mart Valu-Mart is the newest addition to the Draper Village area. Hoping to revive the area, his new store located at 1440 E. Stadium, right next to Fieldcrest Road, has plenty of parking and offers a large variety of items from clothing to household needs. Need to save time and money? Need to pay a bill? Well this is the place, near home and ready to serve the Draper area, Ash takes bill payments on almost any bill you may have, as well as offers Western Union and money orders. Ash opened in August and is open from 10am - 8pm 7 days a week. So be sure to stop in and say hello, stroll around and see all he has to offer. There are party supplies, household needs, beauty supplies, including hair extensions and weave supplies. Prepaid phones, phone activation and accessories are also available. Make it fit Moore Linda Moore is no stranger to a needle and thread. At age 11 she created her first outfit and has being sewing ever since. Most know her as the seamstress with Judith Warren, whom she

worked with for 31 years. Her 54 years of making things fit perfiectly for others has come to full circle. With the death of her dear friend Judith, a legacy ended, and Linda was left with a dicision to make. Soon the answer became clear, although retired, she simply wanted to continue with alterations on her on time. She has now leased an area of the Judith Warren location to house her own alterations business, aptly named, “Make It Fit Moore”. The play on words was her daughters idea, and they ran with it. Now open at 640 Washinton Street, Eden, her official ribbon cutting was September 29th. Alterations from a simple hem to complex wedding and formal gown projects, Linda handles it all with a smile. She is now open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10am - 5pm, and Saturday’s by appointment only. If you have questions stop by and see Linda or call her at 336337-2466. Label Shopper-Now Open! Eden has gained a new business named Label Shopper. This is a discount clothing and accessory store similar to T.J Maxx and Marshalls. Eden is their first NC store. They are located in the Food Lion Shopping Center next to Tractor Supply. Let’s support this newest Eden business. Visit www.labelshopper.com to learn more about the store. Cow Patty Bingo-Get your tickets! This first-time event will take place on Saturday October 10, 2015 from noon-4:00pm in front of Tractor Supply on Hwy 14 in Eden. The first prize is $1,000 and the second prize is $100. Tickets are only $10.00 each. Sponsorships are available. Contact the Eden Chamber of Commerce office at 336-6233336 for more information or to obtain tickets. Salvation Army Golf Tournament The 15th Annual Dot Wilson Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on Wednesday, October 21st at Lynrock Golf & Swim Club. This will be a Captain’s Choice format with prizes for the top 3 teams. Prizes will also be given for the closest to the pin on all par 3’s. Individual golfer entry fee is $60.00 which includes green fees, golf cart, lunch and a drink. There are sponsorship opportunities available for your organization. All donations are tax deductible and you will be helping one of the most important Eden agencies. The Salvation Army of Eden served 366 people through social services—food pantry, utility assistance, homeless bags and clothing. The Share-A- Meal program offered between noon and 12:30pm each day served 1,113 meals. Call the Salvation Army at 336-627-4177

or Lynrock Golf Course at 336623-6110 for more information. Please be part of this special event! Downtown Deli People continue to rave about the Downtown Deli that is located on the corner of Washington and Monroe Streets in Eden. They sell sandwiches, hot dogs, ice cream and much more. Stop by there for your next weekday or Saturday lunch. Call 336-2763 for takeout.

336-5664 or visit Bob Baker’s Facebook page. Summit Place Home ownership is a real possibility in Eden’s new Friendly Road Summit Place. New threebedroom, 2-2.5 baths in a beautiful wooded area are available starting at $89,500. For more information on these beautiful homes, contact The Wright Company at 336-623-8481 or

Slice Of The Will A man went to his lawyer and said, "I would like to make a will but I?don't know exactly how to go about it."??The lawyer said, "No problem, leave it all to me."??Astonished, he replied, "well I knew you were going to take the biggest?slice, but I'd like to leave a little to my children too!"

Retail & Office Spaces For Rent As Low As $300 Monthly

Once Upon a Tome Bookstore This bookstore is located at 655 Washington Street. The store will be open Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:30pm. Call 336-6122857 for more information. Novant Health Cardiology Eden! This practice is located at 518 S. Van Buren Road, Suite 5 in Eden. Three cardiologists are available to serve you. Supporting this practice, helps our city’s largest employer— Morehead Memorial Hospital. Patronizing other cardiology practices in Eden only helps competitive health systems. Buying local also includes health care. Call Novant Health Cardiology Eden at 336-623-1551. Duke Energy Small Business Energy Savings Plan Several Eden businesses have taken advantage of a lighting cost savings plan offered by Duke Energy. They will replace your T-12 fluorescent lamps with new energy efficient ones. Duke pays a substantial amount of the cost and offer financing for the balance. Call Todd Ewald at 855776-4723 for more information or visit duke-energy.com/sbes Black Creations Tattoo Parlor This is a really nice tattoo parlor located at 428 W. King’s Hwy in Eden. They have completely renovated their building and have clean, attractive tattoo application rooms. If the spirit moves you to get a tattoo, call 336-612-2760 or 336-587-5954. Yono’s Japanese Restaurant Yono’s has returned to Eden with their new location at the Eden Mall, 201 E. Meadow Road. They have a variety of sushi rolls, appetizers, and hibachi or teriyaki dishes. They are open daily from 10:00am10:00pm. Call 336-623-1828 for more information. Whistle Jacket Grille The Whistle Jacket Grille is located at 441 Mebane Bridge Road. The dining room is open from Wednesday-Saturday, 4:00pm-9:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm. The lounge is open from Wednesday-Friday 3:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday, noon-10:00pm and Sunday, noon -9:00pm. The have items from the grille, seafood selections, pastas, entrees and sandwiches. Call

For More Information Contact

Eddie Barker Rentals Cell: 336-613-0867 • ebarker68@hotmail.com

The

Dog

Dapper

Professional Dog Grooming

639 Washington St., Eden NC Dee Downing & Laurie Thompson

Walk In Nail Trims Welcome

635-9389 visit www.thrwrightcoinc.com Property Mgmt., Homes, Apts., Rooms and Mobile Homes w Owner Financing see web-site (www.pi-properties.com) for map, location & pictures, appl fee $20 & contract fee $20 A - Lots for mobile homes starting at $230 (1 person) per month +$20 for @ additional person. Used Mobile Hm mvd on site $1,000 pd towards set up cost & $500 to dealer. New 2,000+1,000 B - Mobile Homes Lease Purchase - Owner Financing Appliances negotiated separately - Typically $500 for stove & refrigerator. • Church Street Park: Stoneville, NC. Call Mark 612-7400 or office 273-4774 $200+/- lot & sec del (#people, see a above), included wtr/sewer/garb./street lights+ 1 - 126 Creek Run, 2 bdrm - 1 bth, 1995 Redman, 14X60+/-, C/A pump, Avl now Sale $12,000, $600 dn, Fin, $11,400, 8% APR, 10 yrs, pmts $138.31 pm +T&L+Lot. 2 - 108 Top Run, 3 bdrm - 2 bth, 1999 Redman, 14X76+/-, C/A pump, avl 14 days Sale $20,000, $1,000 dn, fin $19,000, 8% APR, 10yrs, pmts $230.52pm +T&L+Lot. 3 - 108 Side Run, 3bdrm - 2bth, 1988 Fleetwood, 26X40+/-, hvac ht pmp, Avl now, Sale $28,000remodeled, $1,400dn, Fin, $26,600, 8%APR, pmts $322.73+T&L+Lot. 4 - 130 Creek Run, 2bdrm - 1bth, 1986 Chalanger, 14X60+/-, HVAC, Avl 7 days Sale $11,000, $550 dn, Fin, $10,450, 8% APR, pmts $126.79 +T&L+Lot. • Parkside Acres: Mayodan, NC - Call Mark 612-7400 or Office 273-4774 $200+/- lot & sec dep (# people, see a above), included wtr/sewer/garb/street lights+ 5 - Parkside Acres, 125 Parkside Dr., Mayodan, 3bdrm - 1bth, 1970 model, new HVAC, Avl 2 days, Sale $10,000, $500 dn, Fin, $9,500, 8%APR, 10 yrs, pmts $115.26pm +T&L+Lot. 6 - Parkside Acres, 118 Parkside Dr., Mayodan, 3bdrm - 2bth, 1992 Oakwd, ht pump, Avl 7 days, Sale $17,000, $850 dn, Fin, $16,150, 8% APR, 10 yrs, pmts $195.94 pm +T&L+Lot. C - Rooms: Carolina Inn, Eden, (6 rms) $295 single rms & to (10 rms) $425 w private bath, utilities included, Central HVAC+Utlts with WiFi & Cable incl, + Quiet, Clean & Safe, $100 Deposit, smoke, alchl & drug free, coin lndry & Vending mchn w coin chngr, Site mgr - Nick 623-2997 D - Rooms: 1944 Spring Garden, Gso, open house Sun. 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., 8 bdrms, upscale $425 - $495 E - Single Family: 1) 1406 Carolina Av. Eden - Draper 2+ bdrm, C Gas Heat, w&d con., no appl, $350 2) 1217 Williams St. Eden - Spray 3+ bdrm, C A/C, G Ht, w&d con., no appl, $525 3) 205 Lake Dr. Stokesdale, 3+ bdrm, 2 bth lg modular, w lg fenced bk yd next to fishing pond, frpl w ceramic tile floors, two storage bldgs, C-HVAC (heat pump) P.I. Properties 336-273-4774


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Final budget invests in public education, provides major tax relief With bipartisan support, the General assembly passed a final, $21,735 billion state budget in September that includes a responsible 3.1% spending increase, cut taxes, invest hundreds of millions of additional dollars in public education and other priorities and shores of our states rainy day and repair and renovation phones by $600 million. Senator Bill Burger stated, “I am grateful to members of the Senate and House for their hard work on reaching a final budget agreement that is fiscally smart, sustainable and saves for the future.” This budget benefits all North Carolina hands by providing families and small businesses hundreds of millions of dollars in tax relief, and by making a generous investment in public education, transportation and other cool priorities. The comprimise plan contianes reform that reduces the tax burden of families and small business by close to $400 million over the next 2 years. It also increases funding for public education by more than $530 million in the first year alone and contains education reforms to reduce class sizes. The agreement also finds all teacher assistant position supported in last year’s budget, with a safeguard the school systems actually use those funds for teachers assistance so their jobs cannot be illuminated to pay for administrative positions and other spending. It provides an additional $705 million over the next two years for transportation needs ensuring money is family spent on building and maintaining safe roads and bridges.

An investment of $225 million over two years allows the state to begin the process of restructuring in reforming North Carolina is chronically troubled Medicaid program. The budget includes new local tax revenue to support education and economic development in counties with insufficient local sales tax dollars. Educational provisions in the budget include: • Fully funds enrollment and enrollment growth for K-12, community colleges and universities. • Reduces class size in first grade to a 1:16 teacher-student ratio in the second year • Enhances textbook and digital learning resources • Expands the Read to Achieve summer reading camps to first and second grade students. • Requires local district to implement a plan to improve student performance. • Increases support of the opportunity scholarship program $14 million over two years or more need based scholarships to children from working families • Provides for comprehensive data collection and study of driver education to improve the program and help ensure a better student outcomes • Allocates funding to the school connectivity initiative to bring better broadband and Wi-Fi access to all North Carolina schools In Taxes and Economic Development • Cuts the personal income tax rate to 5.499% beginning 2017 • Increases the 0% tax bracket in 2016 ensuring text Paris married pay no state personal income taxed on their first $15,500 of

income • Philly restores the state text adduction for medical expenses • Encourages job creation and private investment in North Carolina about moving to calculate corporate income tax on the basis of a single sale factor over the next three years • Extends Historic Preservation Tax Creidits for four years.

• Provides a new local tax revenue to support education and economic development in counties with insufficient local sales tax dollars. The additional local revenue must be used to support public schools, community college for economic development in those counties. • Maintains the existing system for allocation of local sales tax

revenue, or 75% is allocated based on the county were a sales takes place and 25% is based on population, ensuring no local government will lose revenue under the changes. In Salaries and Beneifts • Allocates $313 million in the

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The Senior Scoop Fun Activities at Senior Centers throughout Rockingham County

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

• Flu Clinic – October 6th from 11-1 • Monster Mash – Sat., Oct. 24th at Freedom Park from 4-6pm Halloween Costume Contest at 6pm • Corn Hole -Every Thursday at 10:00 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center • Friends Club –Meets the every Tuesday from 10-11 at the Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to come join the fun and fellowship. The fourth Tuesday we have a lunch outing somewhere decided on by the club. • Legal Aid will be Oct. 8th at 10:00am call 1-336-398-1731 to make an appointment • Exercise with us on Mon., Wed. and Fri. 8:00-9:00. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights. **NEW EXERCISE AT 11:15 on Tuesdays at the senior center • Rook - Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 and play from 1:00pm until 4:00 pm on Wednesdays. • Hand & Foot- Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 • Bingo Bash at 9:00 on Monday, October 19th at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. • Pickle ball- Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We play at various times and call for more info. We will play on Fridays at Mill Ave. at 10 am. • Mah Jong- (play on Thursdays) If interested in learning this new game contact Carla at 627-4711 • Genealogy- Thursdays from 12-2. Call for an appointment • Open Craft – Friday afternoons. • If interested in basic computer skills call the center and we will try to set up a time to help you in the lab. • WATERCOLOR PAINTING – Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-12:30 Call for more info. 627-4711

Reidsville Senior Center 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville Call 349-1088

• Reidsville Senior Center-Salvation Army Com. Bldg.. 708 Barnes St, Reidsville #-336-394-4841 Painting, Crochet, Rook, Canasta, Pegs & Jokers Card Game, Bingo. Call for days and times. • Reidsville Teen Center - 506 Sprinkle St., Reidsville #-336-394-4864 • Recreation Gym - 206 N. Washington Avenue, Reidsville, Call 336-394-4841 • Rusty Hinges Exercise, Dance, Senior Aerobics • Senior Strikers Bowling at Reidsville Lanes - 2 pm- 4pm • Wednesday Jewelry Making Class- Free - call for place/time/items needed. • Pickleball: If you would like to learn and see what Pickleball is all about please come on out to our clinics Fridays

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

646 Washington St., Eden Divorce Recovery & Support Group

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Quilting Bees - 1st Tuesday of each month from 10-11:30am/FREE- all levels of quilters welcome Tap Dance - Mondays from 2:30-3:30 pm. $25 a month/discounted for SilverSneaker members Rook - Mondays from 9-11:30 am/FREE Pickleball - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 am/FREE Chair exercise Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 am/FREE for SilverSneakers members Shag- beginner and intermediate Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. $7.50 per class or $30 a month Cornhole- Mondays at 10:00 am/FREE Movie Mondays -Every Monday at 1:00 pm Playing holiday movies each week/FREE Fit and Strong exercise class- Cardio & Strength class FREE/ call 548-2789 to register

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

Center for Active Retirement - Wentworth

Call today for more information: 336-558-5947 141 and 164 Tyre Dodson Road, in Wentworth (Behind the Old Courthouse in Wentworth) (336) 349-2343

GriefShare & Divorce Care groups meet every Monday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 533 Greenwood St., Eden

G r i e f R e covery S u p p o r t Grou p Comfort & Care For Those Left Behind. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar/ support group for people grieving the death of someone close.

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

• Line Dancing - Class meets Mondays in the Annex from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Cost @2 per hour or $3 per week. Instructor Donna Stone. • Computer Class. Introduction to Word. Class will meet Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Instructor Linda Wilson. • Senior Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the lower level of CAR 141 Tyre Dodson Road. With the exception of the above noted days and times, the room is available for your usage from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We use a variety of videos in this FREE course. • Games: Bingo - Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • Rook - Tuesdays from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. We are looking for new players, won’t you come and give it a try. We’ll teach you how to play. It’s great fun! Call 637-8428. • Exercise Equipment. We have PACE (Programmed Accommodating Circuit Exercise) equipment. It utilizes hydraulic resistance machines that match the effort of the user at any fitness level (accommodating resistance). Also, available is a stationary bike and a gravity-rider machine.


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Making Flu vaccinations a top priorty for you and your family Rockingham County Division of Public Health has officially launched the 20152016 influenza/flu campaign. Citizens of Rockingham County are encouraged to get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible. To better serve you, the Division will host three Community Flu Vaccination Clinics. Clinic sites, dates, and times are as follows: October 1, 2015 – 9:00 am – 1:00 pm @ Reidsville Recreation Center located at 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville, NC October 6, 2015 – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm @ Garden of Eden Senior Center located at 508 Orchard Dr., Eden, NC October 7, 2015 – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm @ Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center located at 300 South 2nd Ave., Mayodan, NC Seasonal flu occurs every year and is highly contagious. The flu is caused by a virus that cannot be treated by antibiotics. The flu is much more than just a simple cold and will occur more suddenly and severely. Symptoms include fever, chills, headaches, aching muscles, cough, and sore throat. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms it is best to stay home on bed rest for a few days to avoid coming into contact with other

people. Some people are at a greater risk for developing flurelated complications, they include: children younger than five, adults 65 years of age and older, pregnant women, and others with certain illnesses or diseases (consult your medical provider if you are unsure if you are at a greater risk). In order to avoid catching the flu, your best defense is to get the flu vaccine which provides protection for up to one year. It is also best to practice preventive actions everyday such as: covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, washing your hands with soap and water, and avoiding contact with sick people. If taken early, prescription only antiviral drugs can make your flu symptoms milder and shorten the time you are sick. “The flu is a very serious disease that affects thousands of people nationwide each year,” stated Glenn Martin, Rockingham County Health Director. “The easiest way to protect yourself is to get your annual flu shot. With rare exception, everyone six months and older is recommended for annual flu vaccination.” Rockingham County Division of Public Health now accepts United Health Care,

Blue Cross-Blue Shield of North Carolina, North Carolina Health Choice, MedCost, Cigna, and Healthgram insurance carriers as well as Medicare/Medicare Advantage Plan and Medicaid. When planning for you flu vaccination, please be sure to bring your insurance card, Medicare/Medicare Advantage Plan, and/or your Medicaid card to the Health Department of the community site. If you are not covered by Medicare/Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicaid or a participating carrier, there is a

Sat., Oct. 24, 7am - 11am. Located in Scotty’s parking lot at the intersection of Washington Street, Bridge Street, and Boone Road in Eden. This is about two blocks east of the RCLP office. Sponsored by the RC Literacy Project. For questions or more info call 627-0007 or visit our website at www.rcliteracyprojects.cor. In the event of incelment weather, this event will be held the next Saturday, Oct. 31st.

fee of $29.75 for the flu vaccination. For more information about the flu vaccine, eligibility or to make an appointment, please call the Rockingham County Division of Public Health at 336-342-8140.

Budget Continued from previous page first year alone for compensation increase to state employees, including a $750 bonus for all teachers and state workers. • Offers experienced-based step increases to teachers, assistant principals, principles, state Highway Patrol trooper’s, clerks and magistrates. • Sits aside funding for pay raises to community college employees • Allocates funds for a 3% market-based salary increase for all sworn members of the state Highway Patrol and raising starting salaries for 35,002 $36,050 per year • Invests more than $38 million over two years to boost salaries for correctional officers

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Other budget notes • Increases funding for essential court system needs like interpreters, expert witnesses and juror fees, and operations of the administrative office of the courts. • Adjusts fees at the division of motor vehicles for the first time in more than a decade to support additional transportation needs. • Adopts the governors proposal to create the Department of Information Technology, which is expected to save $30 million over time by reducing duplicating spending an increasing consolidation • Establishes a more efficient state Department of military and Veterans Affairs and provides close to $1.7 million to support military installations • Expands the budget of the office of the chief medical examiner to ensure County medical examiner’s are better trained and better paid, replace the obsolete equipment and make regional autopsy centers sustainable • Extends the foster care age to better support foster children as they transition to independence and provides funding for a new foster care transitional living in initiative fun to improve outcomes of use for aging out of foster care • Funds an unprecedented budget transparency initiative designed to give taxpayers and decisionmakers the accountability they deserve by requiring state agencies and local governments to post their budgets and spending on an easily accessible and userfriendly website

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Linda’s Hair Salon 336-635-6469

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THE TERRORIST WHISPERER Hamody Jamin is "The Terrorist Whisperer" who has received accolades from Ret.General David Petraus, Colonel John Burke (Intelligence Commander), Jason Faler, US Army Intelligence and ex Navy Seal Agent X. This is an extraordinary story of a young Iraqi who was recruited by U.S. Intelligence after saving an American Military officer who was nearly abducted by al-Qaeda. His intelligence information changed the battle for the Marines in the Fallujah/Ramadi area by taking out of al-Qaeda's main operatives. He then went on to protect the Americans in the Operations Center in the Iraqi Ministry of Defense by intervening a suicide belt before it detonated. He was known as the pro American to the higher intelligence agencies who would report his street level intelligence to the direct Presidential advisors. People he helped called him the "Terrorist Whisperer" because he could take on the terrorists face to face by identifying their weaknesses.

Will of the People are honored to have Hamody Jamin as the speaker for the October 29 meeting, 7:00pm, Whitcomb Center, RCC. Hamody will have his biography "The Terrorist Whisperer" with him at his guest appearance. To learn more about this amazing man please go to http://www.theterroristwhisperer.com/#!bio/c1ktj. Please invite your family, friends and neighbors to hear this extraordinary speaker. The public is always welcome.

Will of the People, grass roots organization, is dedicated to providing excellent speakers at their monthly meetings.

336-623-2185


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