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Tip ‘n Toss Campaign Prevent Mosquito Breeding and the Spread of Mosquito Diseases in Rockingham County Rockingham County Environmental Health is urging residents to clean up around their homes and yards and dispose of all unnecessary items that can hold water. Mosquitoes lay eggs in any type of container with water—even something as small as a bottle cap with water in it. After every rainfall event, tip flowerpots, planters, buckets, and children’s toys and wading pools to dump standing water which will reduce the number of mosquitoes and prevent the spread of illnesses.

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912 Bethlehem is more than just an address. It is a casual, yet, elegant setting for the gourmet talents of Bryan Parker. A former Senator, Bill Goldston, of Eden, calls this address home, even though he has moved out of the original structure and into a new home on the same plot of land. The two-story grand white house at this address was on Fishing Creek and built by John J. Thomas in 1897 for himself, his wife, Winifred Lou Thomas and baby son, J. Oscar

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Current Eden Chamber of requires a full-time manager. Commerce President Randy Hunt was selected from a Hunt has been hired as the Eden pool of sixty resumes/applications, seven of whom interMain Street Manager. This position resulted from viewed for the posithe recently complettion. “Randy Hunt has worked in varied strategic planning ous Rockingham process which County small busiengaged local citinesses and brings a zens who recomtireless work ethic mended specific outto this position,” comes to be pursued stated Mike by the City in the Dougherty, Director coming years and of Economic ultimately resulted in Hunt July 23-27 from 5:45 to 8 PM Development for the the Positively Eden Pre-school to Adults City of Eden. “The strategic planning relationships he has document. Hiring Come Worship with Us! built with local business owners someone to serve as a full-time "THE ROCK CHURCH" Main Street Manager who would and his proven recruitment skills be focused on Eden’s downtown will result in more vibrant down600 Morgan Road, Eden, NC town areas” said Dougherty. areas was a major proposal. The Call for more information: (336) 627-0375 Hunt will also be responsible for establishment of this position The Rev. Wheigar Bright, Vicar pursuing grant opportunities, was also instrumental in Eden Sunday Worship 11 AM • Sunday School 10 AM managing social media sites, the remaining compliant with NC Prayer & Bible Study - Wednesday 7 PM economic development section Main Street Program which of the City web site and working with business owners to develop on-going merchant-centered events to promote their businesses and draw people to downtown areas. In the coming months, Eden will undergo a branding process that will help promote the City’s neighborhoods and commercial WITH THIS COUPON. EDEN LOCATION ONLY. COUPON VALUE UP TO $8 . areas. A unified message will be NOT VALID WITH OTHER SPECIALS. NOT VALID SUNDAYS UNTIL AFTER 3PM developed to distinguish Eden’s 122 EAST MEADOW RD. (336)623-2680 • EXPIRES 7-31-2017 commercial areas, but allow the City to be more easily recognized especially on internet sites. Hunt will be an integral part of this process. Since becoming a NC Main Street Community in 2003, Eden downtown areas have produced the following successes: Licensed in NC, SC & Virginia Façade improvements: 54 Independent Agent Building renovations: 64 Net new jobs: 179 Net new businesses: 63 Business expansions: 17 Total investment: $7,026,597 6 NC Main Street Awards Confused about all those Medicare plans and options? Hunt will report directly to the Eden Economic There are over 20 different plans in Rockingham County. Development Department Which strategy is best? Get answers to your questions from a trusted Director.

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You don't have to be thought of as a scholar to be a Sunday School teacher. But it sure helps if you really are one. According to the Berean Sunday School Class at Central Christian Church in Eden, that's exactly what they have. Don Forrester has a rich past in the ministry. He lived in Texas until his teen years, and calls himself a nomad of sorts due to all the moving he has done over the years. At 86, Don has settled down in Eden and enjoys his retirement years teaching the class of some10-15 weekly. Born in Texas, the son of a Christian minister, they moved to Tennessee where he finished the last three years of High

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Health Care... Continued from Page 1 and mental health problems,” states Lisa Ellington, Program Manager. “Many may have to choose food over buying their medication, as an example. This often results in over use of emergency services because they are in and out of crisis due to their lack of medication. Our Team will help link them to little known or often misunderstood community resources in an effort to get them stabilized in their own home.” The Integrated Health Care Program is a partnership between Rockingham County Health and Human Services, Rockingham County Emergency Services and Cardinal Innovations, formally CenterPoint Human Services. The program initially was intended to work with those who frequently utilized emergency services, such as EMS and hospital emergency departments but then expanded its scope to include those who suffer from common chronic conditions such as Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pneumonia, Cardiac Conditions, Diabetes and uncontrolled hypertension. Data also revealed that many of these patients suffer also from anxiety or depression or even some with substance abuse concerns. The program will also work with hospitals and physicians by making a visit to an individual’s home by our team, consisting of community paramedics, a social worker and a behavioral health human services counselor, to ensure the patient understands discharge instructions after a hospitalization or to affect a referral from their primary care provider. The community paramedic will make the initial visit and then make internal referrals to other team members based on the identified needs of the patient. Based on the findings of the comprehensive assessments, the team will link the individual to needed resources while providing education and support to help the individual have a better quality of life. Services can range from assistance with housing and medication management to arranging for additional care in the home, if needed. With this approach, we feel that everyone wins in some way but most importantly, it’s the greatest win for the patient. For more information, please contact Lisa Ellington, Program Manager, at 336-6343009, or to make a referral, please call (336) 394-1090.

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held by the Fair Family at Fair Funeral Home. Starting even before 9am the crowds begin to gather in the parking lot at 432 Boone Rd. Red, White and Blue are to be seen in every corner. Children and adults, even pets show their love of country with costumes and decorated floats which depict scenes from history, the statue of liberty and much

more. Make your own, you could win a prize! Everyone is welcome, just come on down, and enjoy the fun of the leasurely walk through the neighborhoods. There are prizes for every sort of category including (but certainly not limited to): Most creative, original, unique, patriotic as well as the best decorated float, golf cart, stroller, bicycle, tricycle,

scooter, wagon, kid’s battery powered vehicles, go-cart and more. People can win with their own or their pet’s costumes, the youngest and oldest in attendance, family themed dress and groups such as veterans and others are even up for a prize. But everyone wins in the end when they get to eat free watermelon! For more information call Ann or Alice Fair at 336-6278918.

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Loved ones of Rockingham County who have recently passed away Harvey Drexel “H.D.” Albert, 87 RC Hicks Ellis Anderson, Jr., 90 Jack Russell Baynes, 86 Reidsville Randall Earl Barham, 55 Reidsville Nellie Vernon Bray, 87 Reidsville James Michael "Mike" Bragdon, 70 - Eden Caroline Everett Clark, 73 Steven Carlie Carter, 58 - Madison Elizabeth Robertson Chandler, 90 - Madison Larry Jerome Cook Roy Edwin Campbell, 70 - RC John David Compton, 80 - Eden Florence Odell Dodson, 83 - Eden Mary L. Dunn, 70 - Reidsville Anita Yvonne “Shine” Atwood Ellis - Mayodan Teresa Wilkins Emerson, 54 Ruffin Glenn William Farmer, 76 Patricia "Allison" Frenette, 49 -

Eden Beverly Ann Turner Forbes, 49 Betty Yvonne Franklin Katie Elizabeth Doss Fowler, 76 Frances Handy Foster, 84 - Ruffin Vincent Michael Grosso, 74 Margaret Annette Gibbs, 52 - Eden Randy Marion Grubbs, Sr., 64 Eden Doris Virginia Shelton Hopper, 82 - Eden Lois Hobbs Hand, 84, Everette Jackson Harris Reidsville Johnny Hairfield, 82 Joyce Hensley Hodges, 72 Jerry Lee Hamlet “Doc”, 74 Bernard “Buster” Joyce, 73 Alysha Christine Jenkins, 25 Sinia W. Johnson, 86 Carl Johnson, Sr., 93 - Reidsville James Richard Kallam, Jr., 71 Eden Marianne Lee Kunze, 89 Tonya Michelle Kennon, 38 Marjorie Mason Lawson, 87 Eden Katie Lee Hutson Langan, 38 Clinton Odell Lawrence, 77 Joshua Shawn Lawson, 42 Charles Burt Lawson, 91 Madison Alberta Stinson Morris, 87 Reidsville Billy Boyd McCollum, 68 - RC Roxanne "Cricket" Monique Bowman Murphy, 34 Bobby Leroy Manuel, 80 Madison Ruth Martin Mitchell, 76 Dorothy L. Martin, 85 Dewey Maynard “Dock” Millner Reidsville Charlie Henry Miller, 72 Fred Wayne Nunnally,65

Von Andrew Neal, 86 - RC Grover Calvin "Bug" Pulliam, Jr., 69 - Eden Earnest Perkins, 60 Cecile Hill Price, 100 - Eden Evelyn Morton Podboreski, 91 Barbara Madine Palmer, 83 Reidsville James Carlton Perdue, 73 Reidsville Dr. Lula Neal-Percell Margaret Ladd Robinson, 74 - RC Carol Hook Rebb Walter Deion Richardson, 51 Clif Sanders Eloise Richardson Settle Reidsville Elizabeth Allen Pulliam Studdard, 66 - Eden Lucille Nelson Sheppard, 86 Madison Marian Lambeth Safriet, 93 Frances Mae Kallam Scott, 77 Eden Steve Cecil Stanley, 68 Reidsville Louise Cowan Strader, 100 Ruffin Stephen Edward “Steve” Smith,72 Donald William Soyars, 83 - RC Allison M. Sellars Mamie McDaniel Taylor, 91 Eden Rebecca Knight Troxler, 89 Jackson Lee Wilson, Infant Benjamin Ross Wrenn, 84 Reidsville Florence Galloway Watkins, 85 Gary Lee "Mullet" Warren, 63 Eden Danny Joe “D.J.” Wyrick, 60 Floyd Robert Webb, Jr., 87 - Eden Joseph Matthew Wilson, Sr., 33 Ann Marie Owens Yost, 77 - Eden

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Teaching Continued from page 2 School, and joined the Tennessee National Guard during his senior year. He enrolled in Johnson Bible College (now Johnson University), in Knoxville, TN in the fall of 1948, but in 1950 the Korean War had begun. The National Guard in East Tennessee was mobilized, and Don was inducted into the Army. His enlistment ran out in 1953, allowing him to return to college, but this time with a wife, Gay, by his side (They have been married for 65 years). Shortly after graduating, the family headed to Phoenix, Arizona where he engaged in an inner city ministry working with minority groups, while studying at Southwest Christian Seminary there. In 1960 he accepted a call to a new church in suburban Atlanta, GA, and began a ministry of planting new churches. In 1967, a college friend who was preaching at Central Christian Church in Eden, Harold Noe, called and told him there was a group in Eden that wanted to begin a new church, and urged him to come and work with them. Don and Gay with three children (one girl and two

boys) arrived in Eden, and began Kings Highway Christian Church. He and Brother Noe worked together leading Bible study tours to the Holy Land annually for fourteen years. In 1975 he returned to his native Texas for a ministry on the Mexican border, then answered a call for help from a new church in Jackson, Mississippi, before becoming the President of Winston-Salem Bible College in 1978. He taught at the school, and having studied Greek and Hebrew when training for the ministry, he has a special touch with translations. In 1985 the family came back to Eden, to a second ministry at Kings Highway Christian Church, and as evangelist for Piedmont Evangelizing Fellowship, helping to start new churches in the area. He retired in 1996, but Friendly Christian Church in Martinsville needed a minister, so answered the call to fill in until they obtained one. He served them for 20 years, finally retiring at the age of 85 on January 1, 2016. He and his wife began attending Central Christian Church in Eden immediately, since it is only about three blocks from their home. He

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was at once enlisted to teach their Berean Sunday School class. David Pruitt, a friend and student of his class said, 'The church family is so proud to have such a man in the Sunday School teaching program. I myself visited the Memorial Day Sunday School class in the large bright room that formerly was the sanctuary area. His clear spoken and knowledgable way of teaching was refreshing and he welcomes questions, addresses concerns, and notes how the Word of God is relevant today, even though it

was written 2 thousand years ago. He taught on how we as Christians are the Ambassadors of Christ, citing 2nd Corinthians 5:17-21 If you want to see a cheerful and committed Sunday School teacher who explains clearly the Word of God, you should visit Central Christian Church at 233 E. Stadium Drive, Eden, Sunday mornings at 9:40 AM. The church is right across Pierce street from Morehead High School. His class is called Berean Sunday School Class. Members tend to show up early, like at 9:30 AM, to socialize,

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GARRY TUDOR to file for Mayor of Eden Former City Councilman Garry Tudor plans to file for Mayor of the City of Eden in the Fall election. Tudor is an Eden native and a retiree of Eden/Rockingham County Schools. Garry Tudor is the son of Bill (deceased) and Louise Tudor of Eden. He and wife Sharon have two grown daughters: Wendy DeVinney and Emily King. They have 3 grandchildren. The Tudors are active members of First Church of the Brethren where Garry is a Life Deacon. He has been active in Eden community and civic affairs serving on The Eden Planning and Zoning Board, The Eden Historic Properties Commission, President of the Eden Jaycees and twice President of the Eden Kiwanis Club. He has worked Eden’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July for years serving as chairman in 1980. With Eden Mayor Wayne Tuggle’s decision not to seek re-election, Garry feels he is without a doubt most qualified to lead the city into the future. No other candidate can boast of superior service to the city over the past 40 years. No other candidate’s qualifications come near to those possessed by Garry Tudor. He has been recognized as a Special Volunteer by Governor Jim Hunt who then presented Garry with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award - the state’s highest citizen’s award and honor. These two awards came after Garry’s receiving the North Carolina Jaycees Outstanding Local President Award in 1980. Garry Tudor served on Eden City Council from 1999-2003. Working with a majority of council members these are what he feels were their greatest accomplishments: The Construction of Freedom Park, widening Pierce Street and building sidewalks from Morehead Stadium past City Hall to the Eden Public Library. Ensuring that the newly remodeled Eden City Hall was handicapped accessible on day one when it opened even though it cost the city an additional one hundred thousand dollars to do so (all council members agreed on this). Paying for long-term city employee insurance after retirement until they qualify for Medicare was a good fit Garry saying, “We have better city employees when we treat them right and our citizens get better service.” Garry was on city council when the Main Street Program was first adopted, working to keep Eden attractive. EDUCATION 1988 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Educational Specialist in Educational Administration - Ed. S. Licensure program - advanced study beyond Masters Degree. 1986 University of N. C. at Chapel Hill -Master of School Admin. - Licensure Program. M.S.A. Licensure Program for teachers who already have a Masters’ degree 1977 Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, Virginia - Master of Arts Degree in Education 1973 Appalachian State University - Boone, NC - B.S. in History with Teacher Cert. 1969 Morehead High School - Eden, NC - Diploma TEACHING EXPERIENCE 1977 Began teaching and joined the Eden Jaycees 1977-1983 Commuted to Yanceyville and taught N.C. and U.S. History at N.L. Dillard Junior High School 1983-2013 Began teaching in Eden - Taught N.C. & U.S. History at James E Holmes Middle School and Summer School at Morehead High for many years. Coached football four years and basketball 10 years. 1991 Nominated for Governors’ award for Excellence in Teaching Social Studies CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES DURING TEACHING CAREER INCLUDE: 1991 NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching - Democracy in Education 1995 NC Institute for Political Leadership 1998 University of NC at Chapel Hill - NC Teaching Academy - Sponsored by the NC Association of Educators 2000 Institute of Government -University of NC at Chapel Hill - Program for newly Elected City Council Members 2008 NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching - Space Camp for Teachers, NASA, Huntsville, Alabama 1983-1992 Attended Dean Smith Basketball Coaches Clinic at the start of Basketball Season each year on the campus of the University of NC at Chapel Hill

PLATFORM: It goes without saying every possible effort must continue to be made to make Eden attractive to small busienss and new industry. People need jobs to support themselves and their famileis. As one recent former U.S. President said, “It’s the economy stupid.” Eden needs jobs and investment yesterday, today and tomorrow. Eden Needs Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! 1. Cut water, sewer and solid waste rates 2. Cut widows/widowers (age 62+) water, sewer and solid waste fees by 50% - just as the county does property tax on homes for these same citizens 3. Work to keep Draper Elementary School open 4. Revitalize Cook Block, Draper village, Washington Street and The Boulevard Shopping Districts (not just one or two districts) 5. Build Zero Depth Water Park (Not a Pool) for children at Freedom Park using State Grant Funds, not tax money 6. Build a multi-purpose building at Freedom Park housing a modern senior center and community rooms for booking community events (again... using state grant funds). 7. Pay 100% of insurance for Eden City employees who Retire with 30 years service until they are Medicare eligible. We need to reward good, loyal dedicated Eden employees who give great service to our citizens. 8. Give all Eden employees a raise of $1,000 instead of $700 as proposed by the City Manager. If you are interested in helping with Garry Tudor’s Campaign for Mayor you can reach him at 336-623-1669.

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

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- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday • Evening Words of Wisdom -6:00pm. AA Approved Literature Study. Life Changes Bldg, 7586 NC HWY 770 Eden. (336) 623-8584 • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Tuesday • “A Vision for You” Group – 6:00pm St. Thomas Episc. Church, 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville (336) 349-3511 Wednesday • Sparrow Group - 8:00pm Open Big Book Study - William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St., Reidsville (800)591-6474 • “Circle of Love” Group - 8:00pm Open Discussion - Morehead Hospital 117 E. Kings Hwy., Eden -(336) 623-9711 Thursday • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St. – Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Friday • “A Vision for You” Group – 8:00pm Open Discussion, St. Thomas Episcopal Church. 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville (336) 349-3511 Saturday • 12 Changes Group – 9:00am Life Changes Bldg., 7586 NC Hwy 770, Eden (336) 623-8584 • Serenity Group – 11:00am William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St. – Reidsville (800)591-6474 • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm Big Book Study. First Presb. Church 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 3493474 Sunday Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presb. Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 ALANON Thursday • Draper Al-Anon Group - 7:00pm First United Methodist Church 130 Main Street - Draper • Madison-Mayodan Group – 8:00pm Episcopal Church of the Messiah 114 S. 2nd Ave. – Mayodan

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Sunday Paths to Recovery – 7:00pm Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr. - Reidsville ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. MONTHLY DANCE 2nd Thursday of every month. Rockingham Wellness Center, 570 S. Van Buren, Laynes Buildling 6:30 - 8:00. For info call 336-552-8576 ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn A support group for family members and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call for date & times. South Day Room. Registration not required. For questions, call 951-4674.

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JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM The Draper Vol. Fire Dept. have started a Junior Firefighter Program for 16 & 17 year old, must be in high school and have a NC license. Call 336-635-2233. SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), crafts, snacks and social activities. Call Brenda Moore at 336-623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m. TEEN PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at Leaksville UMC. For inform., contact Ashley May at 623-6002. FRIENDSHIP MINISTRY Osborne Baptist Church Children’s Worship Area. A ministry for children & adults with developmental disabilities. 2nd & 4th Sunday of month - 6-7:30pm. Reg. Req. - Kevin Bedard. 336-6236064 or: kbedard@osbornebaptist.com FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Osborne Bapt. Church Cafe/Kids Clubhouse. 1st Friday of every month: 6:30 pm. Stephanie (336) 655-1354 MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 or - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712

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STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB Meets at the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday or the month - 7pm Call Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB In Bethany area, Chartered for 45 years, meets on the first Tuesday at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall of the Comers Chapel Baptist Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Contact: Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA Meets the third Tuesday of every month at Fursty's Restaurant on Freeway Drive in Reidsville at 6:30 pm. RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB Meets 3rd Sat. of every month at 9:30n for snacks. Meeting begins at 10 am. Meeting at the Rock. Co. Republican Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville. RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meetings held 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. Red Cross Bldg - 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville. 434-203-3050 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Invites you to visit and join! Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am. NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – Rockingham County Chapter 1161 – meets 3rd Wed. each month at11:30 a.m Mayflower Seafood Rest., 1641 Freeway

Dr., Reidsville, . All federal active, retired empl. & spouses (incl. postal & military) Tom Lovell – 336-623-1081. THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Contacts : Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807

MILITARY GROUPS • ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League - All Marines, active and inactive, Navy Corpsmen and Navy Chaplins that served with FMF Marine Units. Spouses invited. 2nd Thur. of each mo. Eat at 6pm, meet at 7 pm at the Agriculture Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth. Contact Joe Zanetti 336-623-6779 • 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. David Califf: Alegionpost534@gmail.com • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Meets on the 2nd Sat. of each month at 9:30 AM at Post Building located at 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan. American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle is welcome. For info call Don Laster at 336-202-9724. • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO.meet every 2nd Monday. Chapter 63 -Ag. Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School. Room 180) Social from 6 pm til 7 pm, meeting at 7 pm. We provide transportation for veterans to their VA appts if needed call (336) 349-6040. Volunteers Needed.Call (336) 394-0080. Need volunteer drivers to take veterans to their VA appointments. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Saturday Of The Month at 10 a.m. at the legion. For inform., call Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481 leave message. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, Meetings the 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave message. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY New location & time 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral in Reidsville Contact Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • VFW POST 8297 2nd Sat. of each month at 961 Church St. Extention, Reidsville, 12 Noon. Call Bobby Jones 336-349-7733

• VFW POST 7033 Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan at 7 PM. Info call Donald Bien,cdr.at 548-3431. • A PLACE TO SHARE EXPERIENCES... Meet the 3rd Sat. each month from 8am - until. Freeman Wood Crafters 413 Church St (Near traffic circle). Eden. Park in the main parking lot (at the Three Rivers Outfitter) and follow the signage. Coffee, doughnuts and relaxing atmosphere. Even a little woodworking lesson if wanted. Please call ahead to let us know you are coming - 336-573-9900. Handicapped access is available, so please let us know your need when you call. There are no plumbing facilities at this meeting and no temperature control. Dress accordingly. • GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER GED, Intro to Computers, ESL, Adv. Computer, Employability Skills (HRD) classes Network Room, Resume assists. • Eden - Call 336 623-3007 to reg. • Reidsville - Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes • Mayodan - Call 336-949-4849 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes ROCKINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE 926 Washington Street, Eden Every Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thurs - Friday 10-4. Tax deductible. Free large load pickup. 627-0160. FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for international exchange students for the 20142015 school year. Call 910-308-9458.

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 • ROCKINGHAM RESCUE MISSION 618 Early Avenue, Eden •

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

REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Complete, Free recovery program meeting at ROBERTS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Every Friday evening 7-9, Ph. 336-344-5083 203 Memorial Baptist Church Rd. Stoneville NC 27048 www.robertsmemorialbaptistchurch.org Why Are You Still Addicted? We can Help. • SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 The Boulevard, Eden • 336-635-2277 Thursday Service 6:30pm - Biblical Learning / Bible Study Saturday 6:30pm - Worship Service Now accepting volunteers for our Children’s Ministry for Thursday and Saturdays • EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Eden Baptist Church The Church With A Y For You! 320 The Boulevard ~ Eden, NC Specialized Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. Children & Youth Programs 7 p.m. 336-623-3515; www.EdenBaptistChurch.org Patriotic Gospel Singing By Dosses, July 2 at 6 p.m.

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Events of Interest 336-623-2133 Tues., Wed. & Thurs 11:00-12:30 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am 1pm Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

Ongoing Events DANCE - LARRY J’S 1201 Old Leaksville Rd., Ridgeway, Va. Friday with the House Rockers Saturday - Various Guest Bands Doors Open at 6pm Music from 7pm - 9:45pm No Alcohol • Smoke Free Concessions Available Adults $6 Donation, 12 & Under Free For Info Contact Wayne at 276-956-1337 or 276-340-6212 TRIAD DAYLILY FANS & NTL GARDEN CLUB - ‘Daylily The No

Nonsense Perennial’ meet the first Sunday of month with plant sales SeptMay - 2 - 4pm P. 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro. Lynne 336 456 4509 "ART IN THE GARDEN" A conversation on how our community can develop an art center in Eden. We have a Public Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/10333114066 90931/) with an ongoing discussion. Questions should be directed to the Facebook page. CASCADE COM. CENTER DANCE Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions avail. Music every Friday night: From 7-10 pm by Cascade Express & Friends and the 1st and 3rd Sat. night is Bluegrass. THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. - Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam starts at 6:15PM, Doors Open7 p.m. Call Jerry Wilson 336706-1018 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. SENIOR DANCES REIDSVILLE EVENTS CENTER Downtown Reidsville @ 223 S. Scales St. Tuesday - Bluegrass Night 7pm - 9:30pm Thursday - Classic Country with the City Limits Band 7pm: 9:30pm Bob or Myra Tudor at 336-342-6770. ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH: The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14 just south of Eden, is open 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 12:30

p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Professional consultants are on hand to help people trace their roots for free through a number of genealogical sites. Information: 336-623-7154 or 336-623-1797. SECOND SATURDAY ARTS MARKET: Hosted by Midtown Furniture Superstore, Madison Local artists display, demonstrate and sell work on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9 am - 4 pm. 336-613-3905

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SUNDAY, JULY 2 • GOD BLESS AMERICA DAY will be celebrated July 2, 2017 at Woodbine Baptist Church, 7547 NC 135, Mayodan, NC. The Hall of Honor, which opens at 9:00 a.m., will feature pictures of local military personnel past and present, military memorabilia, and much more. The ceremony begins in the sanctuary at 10:00 a.m., with Morehead High School award winning JROTC drill team providing military protocol. Special guest speaker will be TERRY SNYDER, founder and CEO of Operation North State, which offers seven “unique” support services for North Carolina deployed troops and veterans in need.

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TUESDAY, JULY 4 • KIWANIS OLE FASHIONED FOURTH CELEBRATION. Gates open 2 p.m., fireworks at 10 p.m.; Morehead High School, Pierce Street, Eden. Features rides, games, music and food, culminating in a fireworks display. www.exploreedennc.com • 22ND ANNUAL JULY 4TH PARADE - Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. Meeting in the Parking Lot of Fair Funeral Home at 9 a.m. The route is through the neighborhood. Parade information 336-627-8918. Everyone is welcome!

SATURDAY, JULY 8 • LEAVE A LEGACY, BUILD A TRAIL Dan River Basin and Mayo River State Park are seeking volunteers to clean sections of the Mayo & Dan Rivers starting at 11:00 a.m. For more information, contact Jenny Edwards (336) 339-6169.

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• 6:30 - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING. Open to the public. Location: Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Chambers, 2nd floor of 371 NC Highway 65, Wentworth, NC. Usually meets on 1st & 3rd Mondays.

THURSDAY, JULY 13 • QUILT SQUARE UNVEILING at John E. Grogan Park, (Grogan Park at Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive) Presenting the latest addition to the Rockingham County Quilt Trail. For more information call Cindy Adams at 336-612-8049

SATURDAY, JULY 15TH • FISHING TOURNAMENT - NIGHT CATFISH TOURNAMENT July 15th, $10/person at Lake Reidsville. Tournaments are for ages 16 & older unless otherwise noted. Minors can participate in team tournaments with an adult.start times are Daylight - 3 pm, with Night Catfish Tournaments from 6 pm - 1 am, and the Big Bass Tournament 5 pm - 9 pm

THURSDAY, JULY 20TH • DEDICATION OF THE NC HIGHWAY HISTORICAL MARKER TO HONOR ROBERT OPIE LINDSAY - (Exact location in Madison and time TBA) Prior to the unveiling of the new marker on Highway 311, Charles Rodenbough will discuss the Madison native’s accomplishments as a World War I ace. • KID’S DAY @ FARMER’S MARKET: Bring the kids out for a morning of fun, learning and activities! Open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 7 a.m. until 1 p.m.

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RESETing our education system On Wednesday, June 7th, a diverse group of representatives from businesses, industry, and education met to discuss the direction of the RESET Rockingham initiative and begin work to collectively improve the workforce in Rockingham County. RESET Rockingham launched in October 2016 with a symposium attended by over 50 industry and business leaders. This initiated the discussion of how we as a community can

"RESET" our thinking in an effort to create a culture within the county where we benefit from a workforce that is equipped with the types of thinking skills, technical skills and soft skills that are required to grow our local economy and improve the employment prospects of our citizens. Representatives from Rockingham Community College, Rockingham County Economic Development, Rockingham County Education

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Foundation, Rockingham County Schools, and NC Works continue to meet, forming taskforce groups to explore successes, challenges, and next steps. There are six main work tracks: Soft Skills Work Track: Championed by Dr. Kenny Scott, Rockingham County Schools and Sharon Galloway, Rockingham Community College Work Based Experiences Work Track: Championed by Laura Coffee, Rockingham Community College Basic Skills Work Track: Championed by Mason Porter, NC Works: Piedmont Triad Regional Council Technical Skills Work Track: Championed by Dr. Kenny Scott, Rockingham County Schools Workforce Placement Work Track: Championed by Shawn Gorman, Rockingham County Economic Development Communication, Promotion and Evaluation Work Track: Championed by Dawn Charaba, Rockingham County Education

Representatives from Rockingham Community College, Rockingham County Economic Development, Rockingham County Education Foundation, Rockingham County Schools, and NC Works continue to meet, forming taskforce groups to explore successes, challenges. Foundation Nine influential business, industry, and community leaders were invited join the RESET Rockingham Steering Committee. This steering committee will be instrumental in giving strategic direction in regards to RESET initiative priorities, as well as implementing and sustaining project standards, structures, and policies. Invitees:ed:

• Dr. Mark Kinlaw (Committee Chairperson): President, Rockingham Community College • Caroline Brigmon: Regional Operations Director, NC Department of Commerce • Debbie Tuggle: Vice President of Career Development Services, Goodwill Industries • Dr. Rodney Shotwell: Superintendent, Rockingham County Schools • Jan Critz: Director, Economic Development and Tourism • John DeLine: President and CEO, Beta Fueling Systems, LLC • Nancy Tulloch: Human Resources Manager, Pine Hall Brick, Inc. • Roy Gibson: Human Resources Manager, Unifi, Inc. • Wendy Walker Fox: Workforce Development Director, Piedmont Triad Regional Council Each of these invitees were briefed on the progress of the RESET project to date and given a call to action. The group was charged with leading efforts to create systematic changes with the goals of 1) creating a workforce that is the envy of the state, 2) having career opportunities for all, 3) providing a reason for businesses to come to Rockingham County and 4) providing a reason for our youth to remain in Rockingham County. It is time to RESET our urgency and collaboration, leading to a RESET in our education and workforce priorities. If you are interested in being involved in a RESET Rockingham work track group, please email the champion by clicking on their name in the text or contact the Rockingham County Education Foundation office at 336-552-0761 or email dawn@helprockinghamstudents.org.

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The Great River Race coming in August Back in the early 1980’s, Eden held The Great River Race on the Dan River. Participants created their own “seaworthy” vessels and floated or paddled down the Dan River from Settles Bridge Road to the Leaksville Landing. As part of the 2017 Get Fit Eden program, we are resurrecting this event that will be held on Saturday, August 26th.

before participating in the race. Minors need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will need to sign a waiver for them. Failure to adhere to any of the above rules will result in disqualification from the race The race will begin at 9:00am. Participants should check in by 8:00 am to receive their numbers and placement assignment. Participants can and

are encouraged to put their boats together on the beach prior to the race. In case of extreme or potential dangerous weather, The

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Partnership with NCWorks of Rockingham County set up to help businesses My name is Kay Carter and I want to introduce myself as your new Business Services Consultant for NCWorks Career Center of Rockingham County, a Division of Workforce Services of North Carolina. As you may be aware, the Business Services Division of NCWorks is a team of expert consultants that partner with local businesses to provide talent management strategies, as well as sourcing and recruitment solutions. The best part is, since we are federally funded, we are able to provide these services at no cost to you! My goal is to help your business create strategies that will allow you to remain competitive in a growing and diversifying market. Through our collaborative partnership with local Workforce Development Boards, Career Centers and community colleges, we can provide a host of services to include, but not limited to: A steady pipeline of trained, skilled and available candidates that you can access in real time, we can recruit, screen and pro-

vide you with qualified applicants immediately so you can quickly fill critical openings with the best people, we can help you eliminate skills gaps through training resources and specialized funding. As I meet with area employers, there are two common grievances that I hear: 1. The quality of the applicants in the market and the work ethic of those applicants NCWorks has partnered with Rockingham Community College to create a Career Readiness Certification (CRC) program. This program is an assessment based credential that measures and certifies the essential work skills needed for success in jobs across industries and occupations. Not only are we measuring fundamental skills for the workplace but our goal is to create a "work ready" community, so we also support building a strong work ethic, developing problem solving and critical thinking skills and learning how to solve work related problems. This program also identifies which can-

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didates are willing to take that extra step to make themselves more marketable. This is a tool that helps to strengthen your candidate pool. When we begin our partnership, you will find more and more of the candidates that I send to you will have this certification. That will express to you, that some of these challenges you've been facing with the market, have already been addressed. 2. The cost of training new employees who may not maintain employment Another program option that we offer, that may be available to you, is our On-the-JobTraining (OJT) Training program which helps cover the cost of training a candidate so they can gain the necessary skills to successfully perform the job, while we help to offset those costs to our employer partners. The program is very simple and has proven successful for many of our partners. We have resources to reimbursement you up to 50% of an employees salary while they are being trained on the job. Basically, if you make an investment, we make an investment. I'll be glad to discuss these services with you in greater detail. When you and I meet, I will also bring the resumes of viable and available candidates who are "work-ready" for your immediate review. Please feel free to call me at 336-427-3100 ext. 3030 or you may reply to this email. We can schedule a time to meet and discuss how a partnership with us can equal long-term success for you! I look forward to speaking with you. Thank you! Kay Carter Business Services Consultant NCWorks Career Center Rockingham County Kay.Carter@rescare.com Direct: 336.427.3100 ext. 3030 Mobile: 336.653.0960 302 N Hwy St., #1-A Madison, NC 27025

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Public Library Summer Reading For Teens Build a Better World @ the Eden Library -July 13 @ 4:00 p.m. – TLC & Movie -July 27 @ 2:00 p.m. – Build a Better Costume -August 4 @ 4:00 p.m. TLC & Movie Build a Better World @ Madison-Mayodan Library -July 13 @ 5:30 p.m. – Lego Bingo. Warrior Cats Club through the Summer! Build a Better World @ Reidsville Library -July 12 @ 3:00 p.m. – Build a Better Dog Toy -July 31 @ 5:30 p.m. – End of Summer – Games & Pizza Party Contests @ each location Ask about Teen Reader titles • Check the web for details www.rcpl.org

Guardian Ad Litem Needs Volunteers Did you know that right now in Rockingham County there are close to 200 abused and neglected children in foster care? Each one of these children need someone like you to be their voice in court. They need someone to visit with them at least once a month to make sure all of their needs are being met. This also includes letting the Court know what their wishes are. Are you able to dedicate a few hours each month to a child in foster care? If so, please consider becoming a Guardian ad Litem volunteer. No experience is necessary; just have a sincere concern for children, be over 18 years old, and be able to pass a criminal background check. We would love to have you for our next training in June. Our training lasts 6 weeks and consists of in-person and online sessions. Please call Amanda Benavides at (336) 634-6106 for more information and to request an application packet be mailed to you. You can also submit an online application at www.volunteerforgal.org.

Build A Better World: Public Library Summer Reading Readers of all ages will want to don their hard hats and grab their hammers when Rockingham County Public Library presents “Build a Better World” during their summer program series for 2017. Programs continue through the first week of August. Event calendars are available on the library website www.rcpl.org. Calendars also available in the library branches. Morning programs with stories and activities are planned for preschool children and early readers. Guest speakers and activities are planned in the afternoons for school age children who like to read. Late afternoon and evening programs for teens are planned for grades 6-12. Summer reading is expected and encouraged. Reading logs to track titles and minutes spent reading are available in all the library branches. Join us in June as we “Build a Better World.” Ask about Teen Reader titles. Check the web for details www.rcpl.org. Programs are free and open to the public. Always bring your library card. Morning programs = 30 min Afternoon programs = 45 min. Groups of 5 or more call for your schedule. 2017 Summer Reading at Rockingham County Public Library Morning programs* are planned for preschoolers & early readers. Afternoon programs* are planned for school-age kids Teen programs* are planned for grades 6 and up.

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912 Bethlehem... Continued from Page 1 Thomas, their first child who was born in a log cabin on the eastern half of the Fishing Creek tract which was part of the Galloway's Rose Hill Plantation. John H. Thomas had purchased this tract of land from the Galloway's in 1888. The new house was on part of this tract that John J. Thomas had bought from his father. The house J. J. Thomas built was near the mouth of the Fishing Creek where it joins the Dan River. Their children and grandchildren spent many a happy day on the Thomas farm during the first 60 years of the century. After Grandma's death in 1958, the farm was sold to Richmond Roberts in 1960. The descendants of John and Winnie Thomas have get-togethers often at the now 912 Bethlehem restaurant so they can go to Grandma's for meals once again! Roberts renovated the house and lived there until Richmond Roberts sold the farm to Bill Goldston who renovated even more. As time went on, Goldston built a new single level home on the land overlooking the original structure. He soon turned a dream into a reality and opened the restaurant called “912 Bethlehem” - the home's actual address. Bryan and his wife, Jennifer, strive to give guests a five star menu in a setting with beautiful scenic views to give you a peaceful dining experience. Serving gourmet salads such as the chicken florentine, chef salad, caesar, and a delicious strawberry apple salad for lunch, they also serve various homemade soups including their delectable clam chowder. You won't be disappointed choosing the fresh fruit platter, it comes with your choice of homemade chicken, tuna, or crab salad, fresh fruit, and a small salad. In honor of Sen. Bill Goldston, the menu also offers Bill’s Burgers, a variety of 1/2 lb top choice burgers cooked to order and

served with a side. Other items at lunch include deli sandwiches such as turkey, ham, club, and chicken or tuna salad, grilled chicken or chicken salad wraps. Those with more distinguished taste may enjoy the reuben, turkey reuben, patty melt, or the catfish sandwich among others. For dinner, start off with an appetizer such as the stuffed mushrooms w/crabmeat, shrimp cocktail, bacon wrapped scallops, or onion rings to name a few. All entrees are accompanied with a side of your choice which highlight the main dish, a salad, and dinner rolls. They have a great entrée selection with something for everyone featuring top quality meats hand cut to order to ensure freshness and quality. Popular items include Filet Mignon, Ribeye Portuguese, Grilled Lamb Chops, Chicken Piccata, Salmon Lemonatta, North Carolina Trout, Pangasius, Tomahawk Porkchop, and much, much more! With a view to die for overlooking rolling fields and a beautiful sparkling pond, this picturesque elegant country setting is also great for intimate weddings (I should know, I was the first to be married there), rehearsal dinners and receptions, showers, luncheons, business meetings and after hours special events as well. 912 Bethlehem is Rockingham County’s best kept secret. Don’t miss out on a great meal in this peaceful, breathtaking setting. Dine in the main dining room near the fireplace and watch nature as you relax. Lunch hours are Tues-Fri from 11:00am- 2:00pm, Dinner hours are Thurs-Sat from 5:00pm9:00pm, and join them on Sunday for a buffet lunch from 11:30am- 2:00pm. Reservations are not required but appreciated. For more information, please call (336) 623-2300, or visit www.912bethlehem.com for the full menu, history and special event ideas.

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or animals. Protect yourself from mosquito bites by using EPA-registered insect repellents with 2030% DEET, and wear light colored clothing with long sleeves, long pants, and socks. Contact Environmental Health at 336-342-8180 with any questions or concerns.

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River Race... Continued from Page 9 point for each piece of marine debris collected during the race (debris must be from the water). For example: bring in 5 water bottles found in the water, get an extra five points (5 points max.). The boat with the highest accumulative total wins the race. Prizes will be given for the top three finishers and for the team that raises the most pledges. The boat that wins the race will also receive a prize. For more information, contact the Eden Chamber office at 336623-3336.

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Bruce Price’s dream was to be a truck driver like his dad. But when the hours away from home became to much, he created another dream for his life, and Iron Eagle was born. Iron for Strength and Eagle which is American and honorable. Starting out in Madison with a small tire store beside a cemetery, they soon needed more space and moved across the street where there were three bays and much more room. Wanda ran the office, and Bruce and son Jeff ran the shop. From there they grew to 3 locations and up to 25 employees at one time. They moved into Eden on Boone Road, then moved to Hwy 14 and soon the family consolidated the businesses in June 2016 into one location when the Meadow Road facility in Eden became available. This group of buildings gives them about 12,500 square feet of work space to spread out into. The team and family enjoy being very active in the community.

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Eden Kiwanis Ole-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration On Tuesday, July 4th the Eden Kiwanis will hold this year’s Independence celebration from 2pm to 10pm with fireworks at approximately10pm, at the Morehead High School Panther Stadium at 134 N. Pierce St., Eden at the corner of Stadium Drive. There will be new exciting fair rides this year, and tickets will be sold for those but the general admission into the event is free as always. The ever popu-

lar Corn Hole Tournament will be held at 2pm. Don’t miss it! Music is always a big draw at these celebrations and this year will be performed by Against the Night from 2pm 4pm, The Bullet Band from 4:30 - 6:30 pm, and the headliner is the Holiday Band from 7 to 10pm. The largest Fireworks display in the county will be set off as close to 10pm as possible.

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County Department of Health and Human Services, would like to announce the appointment of Susan Young as Interim Public Health Director, effective June 15, 2017. Susan brings 24 years of nursing/healthcare experience into the role. Her nursing experience has included 13 years in Public Health beginning in 2004, serving as a Public Ferrell Health Nurse II, Public Health Nurse III, Public Health Supervisor II, and currently as Director of Nursing. She has attended supervisory training through State Public Health and the Rockingham County Supervisory Leadership courses. Susan has served as the agency’s Accreditation Coordinator for the past eight years and was instrumental in the agency’s 100%-perfect Accreditation score; awarded during the last accreditation cycle. Being community oriented, Susan played a pivotal role in allocating grant funding to purchase the first Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services marquee sign. This progressive act will have a major impact on agency visibility and awareness of the services and programs provided. She worked 11 years at Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden on the Pediatric/Orthopedic floor, and in Day Surgery/Endoscopy. She spent four years performing Home Health Nursing duties within the county. A Registered Nurse and graduate of Rockingham Community College, she is also an honor graduate of Winston-Salem State University Bachelors of Science Nursing degree program. She sings in a Christian group at her church, where she is active in missions work. She resides in Eden with her husband, Ricky and has two children, one currently attending UNC-G, and the other, recently married. Please join us in welcoming Susan to this new role of service to the residents of Rockingham County, our patients/clients, and community partners.

Free Small Business Workshops RCC’s Small Business Center (SBC) will offer four workshops during the month of July and all are free and open to the public. Making Money Online While You Sleep, but You Need to Be Awake to Start will be held on July 6, 1-4pm at the Reidsville Goodwill. How to Write a “Just Enough Business Plan” will be held on July 10, 1-4pm at Eden Goodwill. ETSY for Your Small Business will be held on July 20, 11am-2pm at Eden Goodwill. How to Grow Your Business from Small to Big will be held on July 26, 1-4pm at Mayodan Goodwill. RCC’s Small Business Center provides a range of services to small business owners, prospective owners, and anyone who is determined to be a more successful and fulfilled person. The SBC at RCC is part of the North Carolina Small Business Center Network. For more information, call 336-342-4261.

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Bethany Vol.Fire Dept. Donates to “Fans for the Elderly” Drive Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page and his team at the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our thanks to Chief Philip Butler and all the men and women of the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department for donating 150 fans to our “Fans for the Elderly” drive this year. The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office has once again teamed up with the American Red Cross of Rockingham County to collect donations of fans to help our elderly neighbors without a means to cool off during the upcoming hot summer months. Earlier in the month, the Eden Professional FireFighters Association Local 2723 kicked off our 2017 “Fans for the

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 150 Fans for the elderly werer donated by the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department to collect enough donations so that no one goes without and that everyone who needs a fan, gets one.” The 2017 “Fans for the Elderly” donation drive will run through August 15th. Donations can be made 24/7 at the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office located at 170 N.C. 65 Reidsville, N.C. or at the American Red Cross located at 3692 N.C. 14 Reidsville, N.C. from 9am-4pm weekdays. Fans donated must be new-in-box and U.L. approved.

Elderly” drive by donating 110 fans and issuing a challenge to other local Emergency Service and Public Safety Organizations to meet or beat their donation... and the Bethany Fire Department definitely answered. “Our hats off to Chief Butler and the great women and men of the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department”, said Sheriff Sam Page. “We’re off to a great start this year but we still need the public’s help. Each year that we have done this, the need has outweighed the supply of fans donated. Our goal is obviously

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2017-2018 Teachers of the Year and Classified Employees chosen School-based Teachers of the Year and Classified Employees of the Year for Rockingham County Schools have been elected by their fellow faculty members for the 2017-18 school year. The 2017-2018 School-Based Teachers of the Year from each school are: Elementary Schools: Jenny Southern - Bethany Elementary Rachel Gillem - Central Elementary Elizabeth Key - Dillard Elementary Judy Sizemore - Douglass Elementary Angela Wilson - Draper Elementary Stacey Loye - Huntsville Elementary Karen Wright - Leaksville-Spray Elementary Lauren Hill - Lincoln Elementary Jennifer Wray - Monroeton Elementary Shannon Land - Moss Street Elementary Brittany Blaney - New Vision Elementary Adrianne Hensley - South End Elementary Renee Halpin - Stoneville Elementary Donna Strader Wentworth Elementary Carletha Wilson - Williamsburg Elem. Middle Schools:

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Reidsville & Wentworth Reidsville makes best 250 cities for Postgraduates Postgraduates getting ready to settle down somewhere might want to consider the Reidsville area. LendEDU narrowed down a list of 30,000 cities across the country based on population to the top 250 that present ideal conditions for postgraduates looking to find their first homes. Reidsville came in at 236, one of five cities in North Carolina on the list. Asheville (#118), Newport (#132), Slyva (#155) and Boone (#185) also ranked from the Tar Heel State. The listing also included places like Roanoke and Blacksburg, Virginia and Spartanburg, South Carolina. “This is wonderful news for Reidsville,” said Dr. Jay Donecker, Reidsville Mayor. “It is so nice to be recognized by LendEDU because it validates what many of us who have received post-graduate degrees have experienced. Reidsville is a great place to live, work and raise a family.” “We are proud to be recognized by LendEDU as a place for postgraduates to make their home,” said Reidsville Chamber of Commerce President Diane Sawyer. “We celebrate that Reidsville has a wonderful, affordable, quality of living. There are wonderful opportunities in our area, and we certainly welcome those graduates.” LendEDU used Onboard Informatics data to look at the following factors, which gave

Reidsville a total of 73.12 out of a possible 100 points: Age Ratio Score (valued at 30%, with the number of people between the ages of 25-34 divided by the city’s total population) – Reidsville scored 29.49 out of 30 possible points. Cost of Living Score (10% value where towns and cities were ranked against each other on a percent scale from 0 to 100 for general living expenses) – Reidsville received 8.66 out of 10 possible points. Income Growth Score (20% value, where the growth in median incomes in the town were projected for the next five years) – Reidsville got 3.86 out of 20 points. Entertainment Experience Score (20% value, based on the the number of bars, gyms, etc. in the area) – Reidsville received 17.76 out of 20 points. Commute Score (5% value, accessibility to commuters) – Reidsville scored 2.55 out of five possible points. Single Ratio Score (15% value, proportion of single residents to the entire population) – Reidsville got 10.80 points out of 15. So for those graduates considering where to begin the next phase of their journey, Reidsville and Rockingham County might be the next best stop. LendEDU at www.lendedu.com is an online marketplace for student loan refinancing.

Reidsville Makes Top 100 in New Safest Cities The City of Reidsville holds the 81st spot on LendEDU’s Top 100 Safest Cities in North Carolina. The Safest Cities list represents each city’s risk of violent crimes: rape, murder, assault, robbery, larceny, and motor vehicle theft. The crime numbers are compared to the national average. A lower crime risk score means a safer community. According to Reidsville Police Chief Robert Hassell, the City saw a 9% decrease in violent crime and a 21% decrease in property crime in 2016 compared to the previous year. He credits this decrease not only in community policing efforts by his department but also due to increasing awareness by residents, who are willing to get involved. In addition to community policing, Chief Hassell cited the department’s implementation of such enhanced policing strategies as blue light patrols, maintaining zone integrity, data-driven resource allocation and community input along with a host of other initiatives and operational changes in helping Reidsville be a safer place. “The men and women of the Reidsville Police Department work very hard to deliver a variety of community policing programs but above all, such recognition is due to the collaborative effort between us all – the com-

munity and the officers and staff of the department,” Chief Hassell said. “It is so nice to see these efforts making a difference in our City.” Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker agrees. “It is wonderful that Reidsville has been recognized again for its safety and security,” the Mayor said, noting that Safe Wise named the City the 98th safest city in the State in a survey earlier this year. “Reidsville is a great place to live, work and raise a family and our Police Department plays a significant role in ensuring this.” “This is such an honor for Reidsville,” said Reidsville Chamber of Commerce President Diane Sawyer. “Our Police Department works hard with citizens and the business community to ensure the safe delivery of services in a secure environment. Reidsville is a great place to have a business and to make a home. Congratulations to the Police

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“Life was tough during that time, but with perseverance, our country achieved independence from Great Britain,” said Reidsville Parks & Recreation Superintendent Fred Thompson. Musket firing and battle tactics were also demonstrated. The 3rd North Carolina Regiment is an educational organization with volunteer members throughout the Piedmont Triad region of the state. The original 3rd North Carolina Regiment was an infantry unit that saw action at the Battle of Brandywine and Battle of Germanton in 1777, among others.

Trails Courses offered RCC will be offering courses in July and August as part of the Duke Energy TRAILS program. “Intro to Sustainable Trailbuilding” will be offered on July 8 and July 22 and “Sustainable Trail Design & Layout” will be offered on August 12 and August 19. Both workshops will be held from 9am until 4pm. The Duke Energy TRAILS at RCC is designed to prepare students for careers in outdoor recreation and education. It is the first community college recreational program of its kind in the region. Students will learn valuable hands-on skills while remaining grounded in learning through community service and service-inspired leadership. TRAILS is an acronym for “Trail Recreation and Adventure Institute for Leadership and Service.” For more information please call 336-342-4261, ext. 2011.

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Reliving the American Revolution In June Many local citizens and out of town guests took a step back in time and experienced what life was like during the American Revolutionary War when Lake Reidsville was transformed into a battle field with encampments. American Revolution ReEnacting Units, small contingencis from the 3rd N. C.Regiment of the Continental Line, demonstrated life during that era. The camp was set up in the field just inside the Lake Reidsville gate. Guests enjoyed the chance to see a living history showcased everyday camp life, including cooking at the encampment.

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Reidsville & Wentworth Two local students selected for Golden Leaf Scholarship North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) recently selected two local students as a recipients of up to a $12,000 Golden LEAF Foundation Scholarship. Jonah Hazelwood and Sarah Shumate. Jonah Hazelwood is a senior at John M Morehead High School and plans to attend North Carolina State University. Hazelwood is one of 215 students selected to receive a $3,000 scholarship each year for up to four years of study at a participating North Carolina college or university. Recipients from rural, economically-dis-

tressed North Carolina counties are selected based on career and educational goals, a review of school and community service activities, length of residence in the county and expressed intent to contribute to the state’s rural communities upon graduation from college. Shumate is a senior at Rockingham County Early College High School and plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Shumate is one of 215 students selected to receive a $3,000 scholarship each year for up to four years of study at a participating North Carolina college or university.

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Recipients from rural, economically-distressed North Carolina counties are selected based on career and educational goals, a review of school and community service activities, length of residence in the county and expressed intent to contribute to the state’s rural communities upon graduation from college. The Golden LEAF Foundation created the Golden LEAF Scholarship program to broaden educational opportunities and provide support to students from rural counties hoping that after graduation recipients will provide leadership in these communities. “The Golden LEAF Board

of Directors has been pleased to assist more than 4,500 students from families in rural communities attend four-year colleges since 2000,” said Dan Gerlach, Golden LEAF President. “Our hope is that through this scholarship, scholars will be able to gain valuable knowledge and skills and come back to their hometowns or another rural area to help our communities prosper.” Students receiving Golden LEAF Scholarships are also eligible to participate in the Golden LEAF Scholars Leadership Program. The optional program provides leadership training at the Center for Creative

Leadership, paid internship opportunities in rural North Carolina communities, and stipends up to $8,830 (for four years of participation) in addition to Golden LEAF Scholarship funding. The Golden LEAF Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1999 to help transform North Carolina’s economy. The foundation has awarded 1,494 grants worth over $749 million since its inception. North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) administers the program on behalf of the Golden LEAF Foundation. and promotes access to higher education by administering financial aid and savings programs, and much more.

Two Surgeons Open New Practice Rockingham Surgical Associates will provide general surgery at Annie Penn Hospital Jason Davis, MD, and Mark Jenkins, MD, have formed Rockingham Surgical Associates. The practice offers general surgery at Annie Penn Hospital. Rockingham Surgical Associates is part of Cone Health Medical Group. Davis completed his undergraduate work and medical training at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He served his residency in general surgery with Lehigh Valley Health Network

in Pennsylvania. He is board certified in general surgery and has additional training in vascular surgery. Davis’ experience will allow for local treatments for dialysis access, varicose and spider veins, and pain in the hands or feet due to poor blood flow. Jenkins has been a general surgeon at Annie Penn Hospital since 1994. He has held multiple administrative appointments at Annie Penn Hospital, including chief of staff and chief of sur-

gery. He currently serves on the Annie Penn Hospital Advisory Board. Jenkins specializes in gallbladder disease, colon cancer, breast cancer, hernia repair and advanced laparoscopic surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Rockingham Surgical Associates is located at 1818 Richardson Drive, Ste E, in Reidsville.

Pelham Transportation Receives Business Journal’s ‘Family Business Award’ Pelham Transportation, located in downtown Reidsville, was recognized Thursday night, May 18, at the Triad Business Journal’s “Family Business Awards” dinner in WinstonSalem. “We are so honored to not only be recognized but to win the ‘Family Business Award’, not only for Pelham Transportation but also for the City of Reidsville as well as Rockingham County,” said the company’s Vice President Barbara DeJournette. “Our goal is to continue to enhance and provide services to the communities, our employees and other businesses in our area.” The business has seen a lot of changes since its establishment in 2004. Ted and Barbara DeJournette started their transportation business with a lone bus operating out of their Pelham home. They outgrew that location and moved in 2008 into the City-owned building at 114 West Morehead Street, which formerly housed a City fire station and the County EMS offices at different times. The couple would eventually buy the building, renovating the upstairs into living space while running the now 20-plus fleet out of the downstairs offices with a 28employee workforce. “Reidsville is fortunate the

DeJournettes decided to ‘retire’ to Reidsville 13 years ago,” said Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker. “Like many who have ably served their country, retirement oftentimes is too soon for them to ‘hang it up’ and they then have a second successful career. Ted and Barbara illustrate how Reidsville is a great place to begin a new chapter in one’s life. We are so glad they decided to live here!” “Pelham Transportation is a great example of how a business can achieve significant growth being based in a smaller market like Reidsville,” said the City’s Economic Development Director Jeff Garstka. “Our community offers so many advantages to businesses looking for a regional location to serve the Triad and beyond. We are very proud of Pelham Transportation....” Pelham Transportation can transport anywhere in the United States, providing non-emergency wheelchair and non-wheelchair bound transportation for one person or up to 14. New this year, the Triad Business Journal established the “Family Business Awards” to recognize family-owned businesses in the Triad for “overall excellence, innovation, ethics, philanthropy and contributions to the strength of our region,” according to the eligibility

requirements. Finalists were selected in categories based on company employee count with family involvement and succession planning listed as primary factors for consideration. The DeJournettes are training a niece, April Shepherd, to take over when they retire although they aren’t planning on doing that anytime soon. In the meantime, while operating their business, they also try and give back to the local community. Barbara DeJournette serves or has served on various boards, including the Reidsville Downtown Corporation, the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce and the United Way. The DeJournettes and their business have been involved with Help for the Homeless and the Salvation Army, supported Hospice programs and partnered with RCATS. Pelham has also worked closely with the City of Reidsville on several projects, including providing transportation services. The finalists and winners have been profiled in a special Triad Business Journal report and celebrated at the May 18th awards ceremony. Hugh Sandoe, the City’s Market Square and Main Street Coordinator, attended the event with the DeJournettes and two of their employees.

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Happy • Healthy • Life presented by Teri Lea

What Your Body is Trying to Tell You: Are You Listening? Every day I have people come to me with pain, ranging from neck and back pain, to injuries that are going on 5 years or more, to deep emotional pain. “Please help! I don’t know what to do to make the pain stop!” echoes in my office time and time again. For your body to get to this point of extreme pain, there has likely been some subtle hints your body has been trying to give you. But for whatever reason, you have missed the signs (it may have been that you simply didn’t know at the time what to look for). If the pain isn’t “big enough” you may brush it under the rug: oh, not a big deal I still have to go to work today and get my to do list done, dealing with that tiny pain can wait another day..that is until one day it’s a pain that cannot be tolerated. Think about it, something as simple as a headache, you might often pop in an Aspirin without really determining what the headache is really about. Not saying that it's wrong- just pointing out ways in which we commonly disconnect ourselves from our body, and sometimes only when it is in extreme pain do we give it the attention it deserves. The body is designed to be able to naturally heal itself when there is a problem, but it can only do this if we create the conditions it needs for this healing to take place. I Help my clients create those conditions. “Ok then Teresa, then what’s up with this pain I can’t seem to shake if my body should be able to naturally heal itself?

WHEN A VOTER VOTES PRIOR TO ELECTION DAY, THEY VOTE ABSENTEE. Absentee Voting is comprised of two methods by which Voters may cast their ballots other than by the traditional method of appearing in person and casting a ballot on the day of the Election. These methods are Absentee by Mail (Civilian Absentee Voting and Military/Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting) and Absentee in Person (One Stop Absentee Voting). One Stop Absentee Voting is often referred to as One Stop (Early) Voting. Voters in Rockingham County may choose to vote Absentee due to illness, disability, being out of town on Election Day, or simply for convenience. A reason for voting Absentee is not required. All Absentee Ballots that are properly cast in any Election in Rockingham County are counted. • Absentee by Mail: Any

I’ve tried everything!” Stop and think for a second. In your typical day, how much of your time do you spend on really nurturing yourself (all aspects of you, your mind, body, emotions, relationships)? Do you focus on perhaps one area in particular and ignore the rest? What you put in, is what you get out. When you put stress on your body, you get stressed organs, muscles and immune systems. When you create a space to breathe, and nurture yourself with what you need, you find that your body can powerfully heal itself from the stresses that do occur. So when you are in pain (any type of pain) ask yourself the following questions: · What is my body trying to tell me? · What is really going on for me right now? · How am I feeling? · What am I feeling in my body? Simple enough questions right? Yes, though they can seem sometimes difficult to answer when you aren’t used to asking them of yourself. I help my clients in not only healing, but also to learn the skills to answer those questions. When you make a habit of asking and paying attention to yourself, your body, and your needs you can begin to HEAR what your body is trying to say and give yourself what you need most to heal.

13 Schools earn Energy Star Certification Outperforms similar U.S. buildings on measure of energy efficiency The Rockingham County School systsem has announced that 13 of our schools have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® certification for superior energy performance: Central, Dillard, Douglass, Huntsville, Monroeton, Moss Street, and Stoneville Elementary Schools; Holmes, Reidsville, Rockingham, and Western Rockingham Middle Schools; Morehead High School; and New Vision School of Science, Math, and Technology. “It’s an honor and a source of accomplishment to earn the ENERGY STAR national recognition, and we appreciate the efforts of everyone who has been involved in its efficient operation,” said Gene Kelley, Cenergistic energy specialist. “Saving energy is just one of the ways we show our commitment to education and the environment.” E. C. Stophel, Rockingham County Schools’ maintenance director, credits the success of the energy program to its simplicity—save energy by reducing consumption. On average, ENERGY STAR certified buildings and plants use 35 percent less energy, cause 35 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and are less expensive to operate than their peers—all without sacrifices in performance. ENERGY STAR certified buildings and plants are verified to perform in the top 25 percent

Eden’s Own Journal It is all about You and You Listening to Your Body. And it's about being In Touch In Life. Teresa Lea, BA NCLMBT # 1804. To find out more about Teresa Lea and her work and ways to care for yourself, go to www.InTouchInLife.com or call 336-623-9138

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Voting instructions and a return envelope will be mailed to Absentee Voters along with their ballot. Postage is required on the return envelope. If you vote Absentee by Mail, please be sure to follow the instructions carefully to ensure that your ballot can be properly counted. • Absentee in Person: Any Voter in County may vote prior to Election Day at a One Stop (Early) Voting Location. For all Elections held in Rockingham County, One Stop (Early) Voting is available at the Board of Elections office beginning the third Thursday prior to the Election and continuing through 1:00 pm on the Saturday prior to the Election. During busy Elections, the Rockingham County Board of Elections may vote to open Remote One Stop Voting Sites in other locations throughout the County in addition to the site at the Board of Elections office.

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City of Eden Managers Report by Brad Corcoran

One of the goals in our recently adopted Positively Eden strategic plan under the strategy of “Engage Citizens” is to share information effectively and regularly. In an effort expand upon some of the things we’ve already been doing and to try and make more information available to those who may be interested about some of the work being done by various departments and divisions of the City I’ve decided to add this new feature to each month’s City Council meeting under Staff Reports. Each month, I, Brad Corcoran, Eden City Manager, will submit a City Manager’s report that highlights some of the work that has been done since the last meeting of the City Council and items on the horizon between this meeting and the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council. Main Street Manager Update One of the core recommendations related to the strategy of “Broaden The Impact of Downtown Eden” in the Positively Eden strategic plan is the hiring of a full-time Main Street Manager. Funding for this position is included in the approved budget that becomes effective on July 1st. In an effort to make sure we hit the ground running with our implementation efforts related to the Positively Eden strategic plan we have been progressing through the advertising, interviewing and selection process for this position. In response to our advertisements we received 60 resumes/applications. Mike Dougherty, Director of Economic Development reviewed all of the resumes/applications and narrowed the list down 7 individuals. After conducting telephone interviews with each of these individuals Mike narrowed down the potential list of candidates to three individuals. An initial round of interviews for each of these candidates took place on June 9th. The individuals that served on the initial interview panel in addition to both Mike and I included: Cindy Adams – Coordinator of Tourism and Special Projects/Events, Teri Sentiff, Assistant Director of Personnel, Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Burnette, and Dana Weston, Morehead Hospital CEO and Chair of the Eden Strategic Plan Steering Committee. Liz Parham, Director of the NC Main Street Program had been invited and was scheduled to come but had to cancel due to other obligations. A second interview with the interview panels’ top ranked candidate was conducted on June 14th. Included in that follow-up interview was Mayor Pro-Tem Burnette, Mike Dougherty and I. At this point in time I am pleased to announce that Randy Hunt, current President of the Eden Chamber of Commerce has been selected to fill this position and will officially start on Wednesday, July 19th. Randy

was a member of the Positively Eden strategic plan steering committee and was recognized with Eden’s 2016 Main Street Champion award. In addition to his work at the Chamber he also serves as a Board Member and Treasurer for Eden Downtown Development, Inc. and he had the self-initiative to previously attend the 2017 Main Street Director orientation training that was held in Raleigh. I have asked Randy to be here with us tonight so that each of you can have the opportunity to congratulate him and speak with him at the conclusion of this meeting if you’d like to do so. LED Informational Sign Update Another initiative included in the FY 2017-18 budget and discussed during the strategic planning process designed to share information about upcoming meetings, events and special announcements with the public is the installation of a 4’ x 8’ full color LED display sign with WiFi at the corner of Stadium Drive and Pierce Street that will be included in the center of a new sign for the Eden Municipal Building that will be done in stone to match both the features in Grogan Park and our gateway signs at major entry points to the City. There will be 12-inch bronze lettering on the sign and it will read, “Eden City Hall”. With the LED display sign we will have the capability to choose colors, icons, line size, speed, font, temperature and time. City crews will be handling the demolition and footing work for this project and once it’s completed new landscaping around the sign will be put in as well. In addition, the two small signs at each entrance of the municipal building will also be resurfaced in the same stone to match the large sign and they will include bronze lettering as well. Tornado Clean-Up & Public Assistance Request Update Late on June 2nd I received authorization from Mary Glasscock, NC Emergency Management Public Assistance Supervisor to submit a formal request to Mr. Michael Sprayberry, Director for the NC Division of Emergency Management seeking formal consideration of a state disaster declaration for public assistance. On June 5th I sent a letter to Mr. Spayberry formally requesting “that our costs be recommended to the Governor for consideration of a state disaster declaration for public assistance”. I have confirmed that this request has been received and is in the process of being considered. Based on what we’ve been told by Ms. Glasscock we do not anticipate encountering any problems with our efforts to receive this declaration. On June 7th various members of staff and I met with representatives from NC Emergency Management to review our docu-

mentation to date in relation to our “public costs” that have been associated with our response to the May 5th tornado that struck our community. We advised them we had executed a contract with Anglin Earthwork, LLC in the amount of $62,168 for cleanup efforts related to six of our sewer outfalls that were impacted as a result of the tornado. Anglin is cutting-up and hauling all of the debris to our temporary tornado debris pile. To date, they have already cleaned up three of the six sewer outfalls that were impacted as a result of the tornado. They are hoping to wrap up their work on the remaining sewer outfalls within the next three to four weeks. We are currently in the process of advertising the fact that July 28th will be the last day for the collection of any storm related debris. After that point in time we will continue to collect all debris placed curbside as long as it meets our existing rules and regulations. The biggest cost that we will encounter in relation to our clean-up efforts will not have a dollar figure on it until August. At that point in time we will solicit bids for the chipping and hauling component associated with removing the temporary tornado debris pile. Based on preliminary estimates we believe that price could likely be somewhere in the neighborhood of at least $90,000 - $100,000 +/-. Once that work is completed we will then be in a position to submit our reimbursement request to the state. Again, if we receive our state declaration as anticipated then any reimbursements we receive will be limited to 75% of our allowable costs. 2017 Citizens Academy Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 Citizens Academy. The Academy will be held on consecutive Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., beginning August 17th and running through October 12th. A graduation ceremony will be held on October 17th at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The course is open to all individuals 18 years old or older that are city residents or those who live in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, or own a business or property or work in the City of Eden. Interested participants are selected on a first-come basis with the class size being limited to 20 participants. This is an exciting opportunity for residents to increase their knowledge about the workings of local government and for those who have a desire to become more involved in the community. The deadline to be considered for the 2017 session is Monday, July 31st. If you know of anyone who may be interested in participating please have them contact Ms. Sheralene Thompson, City Clerk.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 Denise Brooks - Holmes Middle Tara Beal - Reidsville Middle Carolyn Goodwin - Rockingham County Middle Glenn Jordan Western Rockingham Middle High Schools: Rebekah Williams - McMichael High Blair Pruitt - Morehead High Ashley Cobb - Reidsville High Derrick Shelton - Rockingham County High Kyle Hunter - Rockingham Early College High Alternative School: Bonnie Peterson - The SCORE Center Teachers of the Year are selected by their peers for the quality of their teaching, professional development, teaching philosophy and methods, community involvement, and contributions to education. A Central Office administrator committee will select finalists from the 25 School-Based Teachers of the Year, one of whom will be chosen as the Rockingham County Schools’ TOY and will serve as a nominee for North Carolina Teacher of the Year. The 2017-2018 Classified Employees of the Year are (please note not every school elected a classified employee of the year):

Ron Klinger - Bethany Elementary Dana Rorrer - Douglass Elementary Christie Martin - Draper Elementary Margaret Gray - Huntsville Elementary Teresa Bray - Leaksville-Spray Elementary Sandra Walker - Lincoln Elementary Cheryl Cross - Monroeton Elementary Malinda Moore - Moss Street Elementary Shannon French - Rockingham County High Crystal French - Rockingham County Middle Sherry Grogan South End Elementary Kayla DeHart - Stoneville Elementary Elmer Galloway - Wentworth Elementary Tammy Burke Western Rockingham Middle Debra Haskins - Williamsburg Elementary

Rockingham County Literacy Project closes The Board of Directors of the Rockingham County Literacy Project announced in June it will close and cease operations on June 30, 2017. With the changing landscape of funding for local literacy programs and organizations like the RCLP, the Board saw no way to maintain financial sustainability for the agency in the future. While this has been a difficult decision, the Board feels it is in the best interest of staff, students and the community to end operations at the end of the current fiscal year. Staff will work with students for placement in other programs in Rockingham County to meet their literacy instruction needs. In the coming months, the Board will dissolve the agency and disperse assets according to North Carolina statute. The Board of Directors would like to express their deepest gratitude to the community, volunteers, donors, staff and students for making RCLP a success for over 30 years. The Board especially would like to thank Jean Light Kinyon for her many years of leadership and dedication to the RCLP and the community as Executive Director. Additionally, they thank current Executive Director, Carol Melvin, for her professionalism and commitment to seeing the RCLP end on a high note. The Board appreciates the enthusiasm and hard work of staff and volunteers; they are a credit to the community. Julie Talbert, Board Chair noted, “It’s never an easy choice to end a wonderful program like the Literacy Project, but sometimes it is more prudent to heed the signs and do the right thing. Rockingham County Literacy Project has provided a vital service to the most vulnerable in our community for so many years, and I am grateful to have been a part of this agency.” She added, “I am also grateful to have worked with Jean and, most recently, Carol. These women are a testament to the teaching profession and commitment to bettering our community, and I am glad to call them colleagues and friends.” For additional information, please visit the agency website at rcliteracyproject.org.

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$600,000 up-fitting the building. “This project is a great collaboration between two of our existing industries. It’s good news to see Bridgestone’s need for additional warehouse capacity outside its Mayodan plant. It’s even better news to have the Madison Shell Building now occupied. We appreciate Bridgestone’s and Pine Hall Brick’s commitment to and investment in Rockingham County,” said Jan Critz, director of the Rockingham County Center for Economic Development, Small Business and Tourism.

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July Events at MadisonMayodan Public Library Genealogy…Presenting – Genealogy Do-Over 2017 Every Other Tuesday 2 pm – 4 pm - What’s the Evidence? How to Probe Documents Beyond the Obvious (07/11/17) - What to Do When Your Ancestor Drops Out of the Sky (07/25/17) These classes will be held in the Linda C. Vernon Genealogy Room. All programs have Handouts available Registration for programs will aid our planning... Call: 336548-6553/e-mail: genealogy@rcpl.org Computer Classes - For More Information Contact Rhonda: 336-548-6553 Week 1: Intr to Computers Week 2: Intro to Hardware and Software Week 3 & Week 4: No classes Every Wed. 9 am – 10:30 am Celebrate Independence Movies @ the Library – Monday, July 3rd: 3 pm – closing. To be held in the McMichael Community Room Warrior Cats Summer Reading Club – Weekly Wednesdays: 3 pm – 4:30 pm Week 4: Drawing Warrior Cats, Making Cat Toys and Medicine Cat Trivia Week 5: The Plays and Building Your Own Warrior Cat World Week 6: Responsible Pet Ownership and Role Play Week 7: Warrior Cat Monopoly, Book Discussion To be held in the McMichael Community Room Adult Summer Reading Program@ the Library – “Bookshelf Bingo! Play Bookshelf Bingo until September 9, 2017. Must have a valid RCPL Library card or NC Cardinal Library card.Pickup game instructions at the Circulation Desk. Choose a Bingo card and read your way to prizes Summer Reading Young Adult Special: Lego Bingo @ the Library – Thursday, July 13th: 5:30 pm. To be held in the McMichael Community Room Prizes given to winners… Unwind with Adult Coloring & Challenge Your Mind with Puzzles – Friday, July14th: 3 pm – 5 pm. Relax with coloring pages and peaceful light music, or wake up the “grey matter” with puzzles, materials will be provided To be held in the McMichael Community Room Talent Night Out!!! @ The Library – Monday, July 17th: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Come out and share your style… sing, play music, read poetry… To be held in the McMichael Community Room Movies @ the Library – Thursday, July 20th: 12:30 until closing. To be held in the McMichael Community Room

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 301 South Kennedy Street, Eden Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Eden Community - 2pm-6:30pm -Thu, 07/06/2017 - First Baptist Church Reidsville, 409 South Main St., Reidsville - Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Reidsville Community - 11:30am-4pm -Wed, 07/12/2017 - Rockingham County Govnt Center, 371 Hwy 65, Wentworth - Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Rockingham Government or Call Cindy Herring at 336-342-8374 - 11am - 3:30pm -Wed, 07/19/2017 - Reidsville Fire Station #1, 402 South Scales St., Reidsville - Call Leon Cox 336-349-1024 - Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: City of Reidsville - 11 am-3:30pm -Sat, 07/22/2017 - Dan River Wesleyan Church, 191 Dan River Church Rd., Eden - Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Dan River - 9am -1:30pm -Mon, 07/24/2017 - Lowes United Methodist Church, 3191 Hwy 87, Reidsville - Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Lowes UMC - 3pm-7:30pm -Tue, 07/25/2017 - American Red Cross, 3692 NC HWY 14, Reidsville - Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Reidsville - 10am-2:30pm -Tue, 07/25/2017 - Osborne Baptist Church, 326 East Stadium Drive, Eden - Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Osborne Baptist Or Call Sarah Stewart @336-637-7563 - 2pm6:30pm -Wed, 07/26/2017 - Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, 8011 NC Hwy 704, Madison - Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Mt. Herman - 1:30pm-6pm -Fri, 07/28/2017 - Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 1891 Bethlehem Church Rd., Reidsville - Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Bethlehem UMC - 2pm-6:30pm -Mon, 07/31/2017 - Vera Holland Center, 203 East Main St., Stoneville - Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Stoneville - 2pm-6:30pm -Mon, 07/31/2017 - The Refuge Church, 213 South 2nd Ave. Mayodan - Appt: www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Refuge Church - 2:30pm-7pm

Richardson graduates REDI Mark Richardson, Chairman of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners, graduated in May from the Rural Economic Development Institute (REDI), an intensive, threeRichardson month training program designed for rural community leaders. Rural Center President Patrick Woodie presented certificates to the program's 31 graduates during a ceremony at the NC Rural Center. For 27 years, REDI has helped rural leaders improve their leadership skills and increase their knowledge of economic and community development strategies, equipping them with the tools they need to tackle the issues facing their rural communities. This year's class participants included elected officials, economic development professionals, business owners, and civic leaders. More than 1,100 rural leaders have graduated from REDI since the program began in 1989. The Rural Center is an independent nonprofit with a mission to develop, promote, and implement sound economic strategies to improve the quality of life in rural North Carolina. The Center supports North Carolina's 80 rural counties by advocating for sound public policy based in data-driven decision making; engaging communities in planning for their future and connecting them to the critical resources they need to be successful; and promoting inclusive leadership and nurturing a new generation of rural leaders.

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Madison / Mayodan / Stoneville Two drastic weather events cause heavy flooding in Madison Shortly after two major storms in two weeks caused many downtown Madison businesses to suffer flood damage, Mayor David Myers called for a state of emergency to help the cleanup process and repair and clean storm drains in downtown. On May 31st a storm hit the town with a vengance. Winds, rain and hail fell, dropping three inches of water in about 20 minutes. Trees and power lines tumbled causing power outages for many. Everyone in Mayodan and Madison were effected, but downtown Madison took the brunt of the damage when storm drains, many blocked with debris, couldn’t take the massive amount of water coming down at such a fast pace. Signs were blown down and windows broken. Withing 15 minutes Murphy street was a river and water drained into the back of the businesses on Market Street. The place looked like a war zone. Then again, on June 16th evening, the town was hit again. Danny Smith’s store, Flynn Furniture, suffered damage the first time around including total-

ing his car sitting out front, and significant damage was caused again during the second round on June 16th. So many small family owned businesses were flooded in both storms. Realtor Don Warren opened his doors to about a foot of water which rushed out at his feet. Several downtown businesses on Market Street were hit extensively during both storms, too. As business owners worked feaverishly to restore normalcy to their businesses, repairing floors and walls, and throwing out furniture and items, the second storm swept in and the deluge caused even more damage this time. Sandbags began to appear, which can help only a little in the event of another huge storm. But can be used to help situations until the drainage system upgrades or repairs are accomplished. City employees are working to get problems handled, officials working to get financial help and business owners are looking to the sky in hopes there will not be a repeat of the past month.

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall City’s filtration plant receives one of state’s highest honors in water treatment Individuals expect clean water when they turn on their faucets and for customers in the City of Eden, their water is among the cleanest in the state. The Robert A. Harris Water Filtration Plant recently received one of the state’s highest honors in water treatment, the Area Wide Optimization Award for 2016. Of the 150 surface water systems in the state, only 51 received the award. Eric Hudson, North Carolina Regional Engineer with the Public Water Supply Section within the Department of Environmental Quality, presented the award May 11 at the North Carolina Water Operators Association meeting in

Greensboro. The Area Wide Optimization Program was developed to help water systems meet more stringent regulations and achieve higher levels of water quality. Achieving this goal means that the water’s turbidity levels were less than one-third of the allowable limits 95 percent of the time. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness or haziness of water caused by individual particles that can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Microbes are microscopic particles that occur naturally, but can potentially include harmful bacteria and viruses. Target turbidity levels are 0.1 ntu (nephelometric

turbidity unit), well below the regulatory limit of 0.3 ntu. Water treatment plants that consistently attain such a low level of turbidity achieve significant water quality benefits by removing particles that may harbor microbial contaminants. AWOP Awards are given each year to water systems that demonstrate outstanding turbidity removal, a key test of drinking water quality. While all drinking water systems have to meet strict state and federal drinking water standards, the systems that achieve this award met performance goals that are significantly more stringent.

City of Eden receives Freedom Park Nature Trail grant The City of Eden has received a $24,975 grant from the Rockingham Community Foundation for the Freedom Park Nature Trail. Duke Energy awarded $250,000 in grant funding to the Foundation in 2015. This was the second cycle of funding, the first resulting in a City of Eden grant to expand the parking lot at the Island Ford trail head of the Smith River Greenway. The Freedom Park Nature Trail will begin at Country Club Drive, extend past a historic

cemetery and a creek, and end at the upper level park shelter. The project plan calls for creating a nature trail under a tree canopy with picnic tables and benches. The city plans to add tent and RV camping facilities as well as showers for visitors. Signage will be placed at Country Club Drive and at Freedom Park. The trail is designed to attract students from area elementary schools as well as residents from across the city. “We felt that this was a great opportunity for students to learn

about history and nature within the central area of our city,” said Eden Economic Development Director Mike Dougherty, who applied for the grant. “Area industry tells us that they need to attract younger employees who seek trails for recreation and fitness.” The project will begin in early summer and should be completed by September. For more information, visit the City of Eden website at www.edennc.us

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Contributions can also be at nccommunityfoundation.org. For further information, contact NCCF Regional Director Dawn Neighbors at 910-292-4437 or dneighbors@nccommunityfoundation.org or visit the NCCF website at nccommunityfoundation.org. About the North Carolina Community Foundation The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has made $116 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $222 million in assets, NCCF sustains 1,200 endowments established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. Dawn Neighbors, NCCF Regional Director 910-292-4437, dneighbors@ nccommunityfoundation.org

Freedom Park will host state tournament in July The City of Eden will host the Dixie Youth Baseball O-Zone State Tournament at Freedom Park from July 14-20. A cookout will welcome players, coaches and their families to Eden on Friday, July 14, followed by the opening ceremony at 7 p.m. Dixie Youth officials will introduce all the tournament players and coaches during the opening ceremony and Mayor Wayne Tuggle will welcome the tournament-goers to Eden and throw the first pitch. Games get underway Saturday, July 15 at 2:30 p.m. and will be played on two fields each day through Thursday, July 20. Everyone is invited to come and support the youth in this tournament as they play for the state championship. The winner will advance to the Dixie Youth Baseball World Series. For more information on this tournament and game times, please contact Eden Parks and Recreation Department at 336623-2110, option 3.

How Do I Register To Vote? Rockingham County has free, permanent, and continuous registration. You need to register, change address, or re-register ONLY if you; Have not registered in Rockingham County before. Have moved to a different voting precinct since you registered in Rockingham County. If you move, it is a violation of the law to return to your old precinct and vote after 30 days. Wish to change your party affiliation. Have changed your name. Have been placed on “Inactive” status. A voter registration card will be mailed to you once your registration application has been processed or a change is made to your registration. They are mailed weekly. Keep the card, as it may be used to change your address by mail should you move, change your name, or change your party. It can also be used to cancel your Rockingham County registration should you move out of the county. A registration form must be postmarked 25 days before an Election or delivered to the Board of Elections no later than 25 days before an Election in order to be valid for that Election. A registration may be placed in the "Inactive" status if a voter card is returned by the Postal Service as undeliverable. You may obtain registration forms at the following locations: • Rockingham County Board of Elections – (336) 342-8107, 240 Cherokee Camp Rd. – Reidsville, NC 27320 (Beside

City sets end date for storm debris collection Eden’s Municipal Services Department has announced an ending date for storm debris collection. Friday, July 28 will be the last day the department will collect oversized tree limbs, trunks and stumps caused by the May storms that struck the city. After that date, the department will go back to collection according to the city’s ordinance: zero to 4 inches in diameter, maximum 6 feet long, or 4 to 8 inches in diameter, maximum 2 feet long. If you have any questions, please call the Municipal Services Departments for assistance weekdays, 7-3, at 336-6232110, option 4.

Mill Avenue Pool is open for business! The Mill Avenue Pool (Draper Pool) is open from noon – 6 p.m. until school starts back in late August. It is also open from 10 a.m. – noon weekdays for day camps, daycare businesses and swim lessons and is available to rent for pool parties from 6:30 – 8:30 nightly. Daily admission is $4 for city residents and $5 for non-residents. Season swim passes are $35 for city residents and $45 for non-residents. Pool rental is $42 for 20 swimmers or less, $62 for 30 swimmers or less, and $82 for 50 swimmers or less. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 336-623-2110, option 3. the Animal Shelter) • All Public Libraries throughout the county • Department of Motor Vehicles Various agencies (Social Services, Employment Security Commission, agencies dealing with persons with disabilities, • Armed Forces Recruitment Offices) • Or visit: Voter Registration/ Change Form

What is a Multipartisan Assistance Team (MAT)? A Multipartisan Assistance Team (MAT) is a group of persons who have been appointed by the local County Board of Elections Office to provide assistance with Absentee by Mail Voting to Voters living at facilities such as nursing homes. The makeup of the Team includes persons whose Voter Registration is affiliated with two different political parties or persons who are registered as Unaffiliated. If you request help from a MAT you will receive impartial, professional assistance. Their job is to help you vote, but your voting choices will remain confidential.

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County 4-H Members Attend 2017 Citizenship North Carolina Focus A delegation of Rockingham County 4-H members attended 4-H Citizenship North Carolina Focus, which was held in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Rockingham County delegation returned home from three days in which more than 120 youth and adults representing 48 4-H programs across the state gathered to exchange ideas, gain knowledge and learn through hands on experiences about the importance of being an active and engaged citizen. Erika Padron, Lauren Bivins and Franco Neal represented

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Citizen’s Academy is looking for a “Few Good Citizens” Are you a leader who loves enhancing your community? Do you enjoy volunteering and being involved? Do you like making a difference in Rockingham County? Consider the Rockingham County Citizens' Academy because the application deadline is fast approaching! Citizens' Academy Information: http://www.co.rockingham.nc.us. Complete your online application on Rockingham County Government’s website! If you

need a printed application mailed to you, call Public Information Officer Mable Scott at 336.342.8342 or email mscott@co.rockingham.nc.us Complete Citizens' Academy Online Application by Monday, July 31, 2017: http://www.co.rockingham.nc.us/ forms.aspx?fid=502&catid=411 Rockingham County Citizens' Academy is a free, ten-week program for citizens to learn and better understand how Rockingham County

Government operates. Citizens’ Academy applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a Rockingham County resident, or an employee or business owner in Rockingham County. All Rockingham Community College students (in and out of County) may participate. For more information go to: www.MyRockinghamCountyNC .com Below is the full list of sessions for 2018 Acadamy:

FALL 2017 Ten-Session Schedule  Thursday Evenings Sep. 07 - Nov. 09, 2017 Meals served at 5:30 pm & Classes are 6:00-8:00 pm SESSION 1: SEPT. 07 at Rockingham County Governmental Center, Commissioners’ Board room, 371 NC 65, Wentworth (dismissing 1/2 hour early this date only). Welcome & Introductions: Board of Commissioners’ Chairman, County Manager, Steering Committee, and Class. Academy Orientation on Citizens’ responsibilities, County Manager, Staff, and Board of Commissioners responsibilities. SESSION 2: SEPT. 14 at RCC, Advanced Tech. Building, Room 105 (5:30 pm meal; 6:00-8:00 pm class) Workshop: Rockingham Community College, RCC Simulated Hospital EXTRA OPPORTUNITY: MONDAY, SEPT. 18 at 6:30 pm Rockingham County Governmental Center, Commissioners’ Boardroom, 371 NC 65, Wentworth Class to attend the Board of Commissioners Meeting to observe procedures. SESSION 3: SEPT. 21 at Rockingham County Public Library, 611 Burton Rd. Madison, N.C. Workshop: Board of Elections, Public Libraries SESSION 4: SEPT. 28 at Law Enforcement Center Training Room, County Courthouse, 170 NC 65, Wentworth Workshop: Law Enforcement, Fire, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, 9-1-1 Communications. *NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES (cell phones, tablets, etc)* SESSION 5: OCT. 05 at Rockingham County Governmental Center, Commissioners’ Board Room, Workshop: Human Resources, Safety & Risk Management, Legal, Information Technology, Public Information Office SESSION 6: OCT. 12 at Rockingham County Governmental Center, Commissioners’ Boardroom Workshop: Dept. of Health & Human Services, Veterans Services, Youth Services, Head Start SESSION 7: OCT. 19 at Rockingham County Governmental Center, Commissioners’ Board Room. Workshop: Department of Engineering & Public Utilities, Soil & Water, Animal Shelter, Cooperative Extension SESSION 8: OCT. 26 at Rockingham Community College, Advanced Technology Building. Room 105 fo r meal & ADTS Computer Lab -TBA. Workshop: Register of Deeds, Tax Dept., Planning/Inspections/Central Permitting, GIS, Code Enforcement SESSION 9: NOV. 02 at Museum & Archives of Rockingham County (MARC), 1086 NC 65, Wentworth Workshop: Partnership for Economic & Tourism Development, MARC SESSION 10: NOV. 09 at Rockingham County Governmental Center, Commissioners’ Boardroom, 371 NC 65, Wentworth Workshop: Budget, Finance, Lean Mang., Strategic Management ATTENDANCE POLICY: One absence allowed; Second absence = makeup homework assignment; Three absences = student must withdraw and will have the opportunity to apply the next session. GRADUATION & RECEPTION: MONDAY, NOV. 20, AT 6:30 PM Rockingham County Governmental Center, Commissioners’ Boardroom, 371 NC 65, Wentworth Friends and Family invited. Reception to follow. WEATHER POLICY: Follow the Rockingham County School Notifications. If school is closed due to weather, there will be no class that night.

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 recently completed the Distinguished Leadership Program (DLP), a year-long leadership development program for practicing school principals designed and provided by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principal’s Association and sponsored by the American Express Foundation through the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD.) The Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program (DLP) uses a non-traditional professional development model that is aligned to the performance evaluation standards adopted by the State Board of Education for North Carolina’s school leaders. This unique cohort-based program is designed to limit principals’ time away from their schools by allowing them to attend face-toface sessions once every other month while accessing on-line assignments, materials and coaching in between face-to-face sessions. Principals engage in a series of authentic activities throughout the year-long experience that are designed to build the capacity of their schools and their own capacity as “Distinguished” school leaders. “The leadership of the school principal is by far one of the most important factors in school quality. By completing this very rigorous program, our DLP graduates have demonstrated their commitment to continuous improvement by working to improve their leadership skills as they simultaneously improve their schools. We are proud to include them in the ranks of successful DLP completers,” said Dr. Shirley Prince, NCPAPA Executive Director.

Summer Continuing Education and Workforce Development Courses Substitute Teacher Training will be held August 29September 19, 9am-12pm. Candidates for substitute teaching are required to complete Effective Teacher Training class prior to being hired. Job Search Boot Camp will be held June 21-23, 9am-1pm at the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce. The three-day course includes soft skills training, team building, effective communication skills, workplace behaviors, and problem solving skills training. Classes are free to the unemployed or underemployed seeking employment. Notary Public will be held on July 26 and August 23, 9am3:30pm on the RCC campus. Students learn the requirements and qualifications of the notary public office. OBD I/M Emmissions Training will be held July 17-18 and August 14-15, 5-9pm. This course prepares auto technicians and service personnel to be safety and emission inspectors for motor vehicles. The class is held at Jumper Auto Service in Eden. Vehicle Safety Inspection will be held July 10-11 and August 7-8, 5-9pm. This course teached participants the proper procedures for conducting vehicle safety inspections. The class is held at Jumper Auto Service in Eden. Christmas in July: Handmade Ornaments will be held July 8, 9am-3pm at the Center for Creative Woodworking in Reidsville. Participants will use woodworking techniques to craft a Christmas ornament. Turn a Pepper Mill will be held on July 15, 9am-3pm. Participants will use a lathe and other tools to create a pepper mill. This workshop is held at the Center for Creative Woodworking in Reidsville. To sign up for these courses, please call 336-342-4261 for more information.

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Crime Stoppers: Seeking witnesses On Saturday, December 24th, 2016 at approximately 2:19 am Deputies with the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office and officers with the Madison Police Department responded to the Madison Moose Lodge located at 490 K Fork Road in Madison, NC in reference to a shooting. Responding officers arrived on scene to find two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The third and fourth gunshot victims were located at Checkers on Highway 311 in Madison. The fifth victim was located in the Western Rockingham County Middle School parking lot. The sixth victim was located just inside of Stokes County by the Stokes County Sheriff’s Office. A seventh victim was later locat-

ed at Annie Penn Hospital in Reidsville. According to witnesses the gathering was a Christmas Party. The Moose Lodge had rented out the facility. Between two hundred and fifty and three hundred people were reported to be in attendance at the Christmas Party. An argument began and ended with multiple shots being fired. At this time it is reported that seven individuals suffered gunshot wounds. All victims have either received treatment or are currently receiving treatment at local hospitals. At this time all injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening. Witnesses described two shooters. One shooter was described as a black male with dreadlocks wearing a brown coat, black pants and a

black ski mask. The second shooter is described as wearing a light green jacket, black pants and a ski mask. Witnesses advised both shooters were in attendance at the party prior to the shooting and prior to covering their faces with the ski masks. According to witnesses the shooters fled the scene in a silver car driven by a black female. The make and model of the car is unknown. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone that was either at this Christmas Party or has any information about this shooting is asked to call the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office at 336-634-3232 or if you wish to remain anonymous to call CRIME STOPPERS at 336349-9683

RCEF Demonstrates Continued Commitment to Education Rockingham County Education Foundation (RCEF) provides leadership, advocacy, and program resources aimed at increasing the education levels of Rockingham County citizens. RCEF recently demonstrated

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That’s A Good Question....

For the Fun of it...

Q & A of Humor

Did Noah keep his bees in archives? Do Roman paramedics refer to IV's as "4's"?

How To Speak To Women Dangerous!

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• What are you making for Dinner?

• Can I Help you With Dinner

• Where would you like to go for dinner?

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• Are you really wearing that?

• You sure look good in brown!

• WOW! Look at you!

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• What are you so worked up about?

• Could we be overreacting?

• Here’s my paycheck.

• Should you be eating that?

• You know, there are a lot of apples left

• Can I get you a piece of chocolate with that?

• Here, have some wine.

• What did you DO all day?

• I hope you didn't over do it today.

• I’ve always loved you in that robe!

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Do you think that when they asked George Washington for ID that he just whipped out a quarter? Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations? Have you ever seen a toad on a toadstool?

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How do you get off a nonstop flight? How do you write zero in Roman numerals? Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food? Why do they report power outages on TV?

Men enjoy long romantic walks to the beer fridge.

What's another word for thesaurus?

Bathing suits: Women have two types : depressing and more depressing. Men have two types : sexy-cool and a horrific-speedo.

If swimming is good for your shape, then why do the whales look the way they do?

Men waste thousands of gallons of fuel every year, driving around while not asking for directions.

If tin whistles are made out of tin, what do they make fog horns out of?

Putting toilet paper on the roll is not common sense, it’s a super power. Apparently only women have this magical power.

If a jogger runs at the speed of sound, can he still hear his walkman?

If it’s attention that you want, don’t get in a relationship with a man during playoff season.

Day light savings time - why are they saving it and where do they keep it?

Dear men, your Mother is not a saint. A saint would have taught you to put the lid down. Enough already with the combover. It has never once fooled anyone into thinking you have hair. Never. Not once. Ever. In the history of ever.

If a parsley farmer is sued, can they garnish his wages?

Don’t ask them what they’re thinking. Men can think about nothing for hours.

Q: Where do Volkswagens go when they get old A: The Old Volks home! Q: What did the red light say to the green light? A: Don't look, I'm changing! Q: Why couldn't the sesame seed leave the casino? A: Because he was on a roll. Q: What's the difference between ignorance and apathy? A: I don't know and I don't care.

How can there be self-help “groups"?

What moms never shared with her daughters (if they did they wouldn’t have grandchildren):

Q: What did the buffalo say to his son when he left for college? A: Bison

Isn't Disney World a people trap operated by a mouse?

Q: Why are penguins socially awkward? A: Because they can't break the ice. Q: Why did the belt go to jail? A: Because it held up a pair of pants! Q: What do you call a bear with no socks on? A: Bare-foot. Q: What can you serve but never eat? A: A volleyball. Q: Why did the boy sprinkle sugar on his pillow before he went to sleep? A: So he could have sweet dreams. Q: Why did the robber take a bath? A: Because he wanted to make a clean getaway. Q: What did the penny say to the other penny? A: We make perfect cents. Q: How do you find a Princess? A: You follow the foot Prince.

Women vs Men • A woman will dress up when she goes shopping, empties the garbage, answers the phone, waters the plants, gets the mail and reads a book. • A man has five items in his bathroom: a toothbrush, razor, shaving cream, a bar of soap, and a towel from the Motel 6. The average number of items in a woman's bathroom is 328. The average man would not be able to identify most of them.A man will dress up for weddings and funerals. • Women always have the last word in an argument. Anything a man adds after that is the beginning of a new argument. • If Mary, Susan, Claire and Barbara go out for lunch, they will call each other Mary, Susan, Claire and Barbara. If John, Brad, Tony and Daniel go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Buddy, Slick, Tiger and Crusher. • A man will pay $10 for a $5 item he needs. A woman will pay $5 for a $10 item that she doesn't need, because it's on sale. • A woman knows all about her children. She knows about their best friends, romances, secret hopes and dreams, favorite foods, fears and dental appointments. A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.

Barber Trouble A customer walks into his Barbershop and the barber ask, “ How do you want it cut today?” The customer says, “Can you make it wavy on top, faded on one side , and make the neckline crooked and uneven?” Confused, the barber ask, “Why would you want your hair cut like that?” The customer replies, “Because that’s how you did it the last time!”

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Sports Shorts EDEN PARKS & REC. DEPT. 10 AND UNDER GIRLS FAST PITCH SOFTBALL - SHADY CREEK FARM Eden Parks & Recreation Department 10 and Under Girls Fast Pitch Softball Shady Creek Farm Kneeling L to R - Camille Ils, Emily Stansberry, Maribel Solorzano, Hayley Cruise, McKenzie Profitt & Wynter Roberts. Second Row L to R - Sydney Stansberry, Ashlynn Profitt, Kaylee Profitt & Rylee Walker. At Rear L to R Coach Josh Roberts, Coach Tim Ils & Coach Brian Cruise. Not Pictured Larissa Underwood, Kaylee Boles and Anyah Cade.

Reidsville Allstars - Dixie Youth Baseball DISTRICT 8 AA COACH PITCH CHAMPIONS Bottom Row, Left to right: Connor Behe, Hayden Young, Noah Carter, Jackson Wilson, Chase Gengler, Noah McFadden. Second Row, left to right: Parker Revis, Eli Smith, Ernesto Ramirez, Cooper Strader, Connor Martin, Bradyn Brown, Maddox McFadden Top Row, left to right: Coach Randy Brown, Coach Carl Stone, Coach Hal Young. Not Pictured – Coach Andy Gengler.

EDEN PARKS & REC. DEPT. COACH PITCH TEAM DRAPER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Front Row L to R - Ryder Meadows, Conner Carter, Giovanni Hernandez, Jameer Taylor & Janiya Taylor. Second Row L to R - Conner Meadows, Montana Edwards, Hogan Van Zandt, Jamarious Moore, Isaac Hale. At Rear L to R - Coach Jeri Lynne Meadows, Wood Van Zandt & Liz Van Zandt. Not Pictured - Davonte Campbell, Vaden Singletary, Gavin Lynn, Garrett Lynn, Nehemiah Cade and Markel Pettie.

EDEN PARKS & REC. DEPT. GIRLS 12 & UNDER FAST PITCH SOFTBALL - PIZZA HUT Kneeling L to R - Emily Biggs, Jaylen Williamson, Reagan Harris, Erica Biggs & Kieran Van Zandt. Standing L to R - Shay Reynolds, Kaylee Stanley, Alicia Wall, Luciana Solorzano, Trinity Gauldin & Coach Kim Gauldin. Not Pictured - Tyner Richardson & Coach Brett Curry.

Adult Beginners Tennis Lessons USTA NC TRY TENNIS FOR ADULT BEGINNERS Sunday and Monday evenings for 3 weeks beginning July 16, Deep Springs Country Club courts, 160 Country Club Dr, Stoneville, NC 27048, Adults age 18 and over learn to play tennis and receive a FREE racket, T- shirt and six lessons for only $30. Register online at www.TryTennis.net

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Sports Shorts

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Family Tennis Night will be held on July 18, and August 15, 6:30-8:00pm. This is a free event for the entire family. Sign up today and enjoy learning on RCC’s newly renovated tennis courts named N.C.’s “Facility of the Year” by the USTA. Eaglemania Summer Enrichment Program for children ages 7-17 will offer the following day camp experiences: High School Tennis – July 10-13, Musical Theater – July 10-21 (two-week session), Science Adventure for grades 3-5 – July 17-21. For more information, call 336-342-4261.

Cheer Camp

Prowlers are a youth organization that has provided area youth high level athletics since 2010. We are a member of the Piedmont Triad Youth Football League (http://www.ptyouthfootball.org). Our games are played at area high schools including Morehead, Rockingham, McMichael, North East Guilford, Northern Guilford, Southern Guilford, and North West Guilford.

The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department is now holding registration for Cheer Camp! Come and learn the fundamentals of cheerleading, dance techniques and team bonding. Camp is scheduled for July 10th – 14th. Grades 1st – 3rd will meet from 9am – 12Noon and grades 4th – 6th will meet from 1pm – 4pm. The cost for camp is $60.00 which includes a shirt and shorts for participants. Camp will be instructed by the Varsity Cheerleading Squad from McMichael High School. To pre-register or for more information, contact the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department at (336) 548-2789.

The games are normally played on Saturday mornings or early afternoons. But at times the kids have the chance to play under the lights just like the big boys. The Prowlers strive to teach football and baseball skills, team work, good sportsmanship, and develop athletes of the future for Holmes Middle School and Morehead Senior High School.

Registration Fee for Prowlers Pride sports is only $125.00 (All Equipment Provided) NOTE: Flag Football, Ages 5 & 6 is $75.... ALL other Sports are $125 All Fees can be paid with a credit card on line and all forms can be filled out on line at our web site:

http://everysport.net/edenyouthfootball/Home.aspx 6U FOOTBALL IS FLAG FOOTBALL 8U, 10U, 12U ARE TACKLE FOOTBALL. WE ARE A NO WEIGHT LIMIT FOOTBALL ORGANIZATION BUT DO HAVE RESTRICTIONS ON BALL CARRIER POSITIONS.

Naismith Coaches Award, sponsored by the Naismith Legacy Group and Rockingham County Schools, was presented to Rockingham County High School Women's Softball Coach and Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, Scott Isley. Pictured: Dennis Drennon - Naismith Legacy Group, Scott Isley, Dr. Rodney Shotwell Superintendent

2017 SPORTS FEES FOOTBALL 6U (Ages 5 & 6) Flag Football is $75 8U (Ages 7 & 8) Tackle Football is $125 10U (Ages 9 & 10) Tackle Football is $125 12U (Ages 11 & 12) Tackle Football is $125

CHEER JV Cheer (Ages 5 to 8) is $125 Varsity Cheer (Ages 9 to 12) is $125

Contact Information: eyflprowlers@gmail.com Area Youth Football Camps (Ages 5-17): Morehead Varsity Staff Youth Clinics ($30 per day or $50 for both): • July 11: Lineman Camp at Morehead High School, Coach Stadler and Staff 9:00 to 3:00 PM ($30) includes T-Shirt • July 12: Skills Camp at Morehead High School, Coach Stadler and Staff 9:00 to 3:00 PM ($30) includes T-Shirt • Prowlers Camp: July 24, 25, 27 at the track next to Holmes Jr. High, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, meal provided on the 27th. $25.00 Fee • TAPS #10 Camp: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the field across from Holmes Jr. High, Former Morehead Stand Outs and CFL / NFL players Jermaine Smith / Antico Dalton (FREE)

Austin Chestnut, Scotlyn McDowell, Tori Martin (not pictured - Sydney James)

Gildan Scholar Athletes named Sponsored by Gildan Activewear, the Gildan Scholar Athletes of the Year Award is given to one male and one female Rockingham County Schools' high school senior that has played at least 2 sports his/her junior and senior year, made all-conference twice during their junior and/or senior year, maintained at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA and must not have been ejected from an athletic contest during their junior or senior year. Martin is continuing her studies at Western Carolina University and Chestnut will be continuing his studies at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Congratulations to Tori Martin, Class of 2017 at Rockingham County High, for being named the RCS 2017 Female Gildan Scholar Athlete of the Year and Austin Chestnut, Class of 2017 at Reidsville High for being named the RCS Male Gildan Scholar Athlete of the Year. Congratulations to the following student athlete runnersup: Sydney James - McMichael High Scotlyn McDowell - Morehead High

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Group Photo Upper Left: Winners of the Eden Parks and Rec. and Kiwanis Club Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 13th. Front row is Kyler Rippey, Tony Hatcher, Harley Shreve, Kimberly Wyrick, Kennedy Howerton, and Jacob Reynolds Back row – Tanner Rippey, Kavan Crawford, Jesse Fulton, Andrew Lovelace, Lane Blankenship and Logan Wyrick.

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Coach Caleb with Middle School Eaglemania Tennis at RCC, June 12-15

Tennis Talk Submitted by Shelby Rhyne, Exec. Dir. of RC Tennis Assoc.

Reidsville Park & Recreation and RC Tennis partner to bring MORE tennis to the courts at Jaycee Park in Reidsville this summer with two NEW programs. Youth and adults can take lessons on the same night with Coach Caleb Shelton. “Summer Nights for Youth Tennis” is for players age 13-18 have some tennis experience and are interested in improving their match and team play. Clinics are on July 24, 25, August 2, 3, 7, and 8 from 6-7:30p each evening. More information and online registration and payment: http://www.signupgenius.com/go /409054daea72ea7fb6-summer2 FEE: $20/player for each clinic Immediately following the youth clinics, Coach Caleb will teach Try Tennis for adult beginners. USTA NC supports this “couch to court” beginner program for adults age 18 and above to learn to play tennis. Each player will receive a free racket, t-shirt and 6 group clinics for only $30. What a DEAL! Clinics are from 7-8:30 each evening on July 24, 25, August 2, 3, 7, and 8. REGISTER ONLINE NOW at www.trytennis.net FEE: $30 for six clinics. How does our Rockingham County tennis community grow?

One family at a time. Tennis IS a sport for a lifetime. For more information about tennis for all ages in Rockingham County, visit our website at www.rockingham.usta.com and follow us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/RCYo uthtennis.

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Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest - This annual event will take place on Saturday, July 22nd from 7:00pm-11:00pm on Fieldcrest Road in the Draper Downtown section of Eden. Jim Quick and Coastline will perform, back by popular demand. There will be food, music, a Rotary Club beer garden and much more. Visit the Explore Eden NC Facebook page for more information. Admission is free.

anniversary. From 11:00am to 2:00pm, festivities will take place at the store. The following Tuesday, July 18th, the company will be recognized at the beginning of the Eden City Council meeting at 6:00pm. Let’s help this company celebrate this historic milestone. Call 336-6235020 for more information.

The Great River Race— Coming Soon! - In the 1980’s, The Great River Race took place in Eden. Local individuals created their own crafts and paddled down the Dan River from Settles Bridge Road to the Bethlehem Church Road Boat Landing. We are recreating this event this year as part of Get Fit Eden. Look for more information on the event in this column and on the Get Fit Eden Facebook page. Iron Eagle Tire 20th Anniversary - On Saturday, July 15th, Iron Eagle Tire, located at 217 W. Meadow Road in Eden, will celebrate its 20th

Barbour Studio—Picture Framing Service Barbour Studio now offers picture framing as part of its many services. Owner Tom Barbour also takes passport photos and offers a full range of photography services. His wife Maryann operates Beadful Things handmade jewelry at the same 714 Washington Street location. Stop by to see her beautiful handcrafted items. Call 336-623-7007 for more information. Salvation Army Family Store Great deals are available at the Eden Salvation Army Family Store located at 346 W. King’s Hwy. They are open 10:00am 6:00pm daily. Call 336-6278153 for more information.

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A-1 Business Solutions Eden’s newest sign shop is located at 428 W. King’s Hwy in Eden. They specialize in LED signs but they do all types of signs, banners and novelties. Call 336-233-5337 for more information. Deja Brew and Grill This newest Eden establishment is located at 698 Linden Drive #109 in Eden (behind Schewel’s Furniture.) The menu will include panini style sandwiches, build your own potato, salads, soups, wings and other appetizers. There will be daily lunch specials. Craft and domestic beer will be on tap, wine and liquor by the drink. The space will include big screen TVs with sporting events, scheduled entertainment including karaoke, acoustic performances, and open mic nights. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 11:00am-11:00pm, Fri. and Sat., 11:00am-12:30am, and Sun., noon-9:00pm. The bar and grill will be adjoined with Inspired Whimsy Wine Bar & Gift Shop. Call 336-627-3294 or find them on Facebook. Projected opening date is the first week of July. Sprint Communications Sprint is located in the former Radio Shack store in Meadow Greens Shopping Center. They opened recently to help meet your cell phone needs.

Parent Engagement Program 629 Monroe St., Eden Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11am-7pm Sat. & Sun. Closed 336-627-1000 • 336-627-1002

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We are excited to announce that applications are available for our new Parent Engagement Program. The PEP program launches this fall and meets monthly to gain knowledge of the school system, policies, and school programs. Participants will tour Rockingham County Schools, meet school board members and key personnel, while also creating change within their child's school by implementing a leadership initiative. Join us in creating an engaged and prosperous community through education. Applications are due Friday, July 14, 2017 Program Dates: Oct. 24, 2017 Nov. 28, 2017 - Dec. – NO MEETING - Jan. 23, 2018 - Feb. 27, 2018 - March 27, 2018 - April 24, 2018 - May 2, 2018 - Back-up date: June 26, 2018 Rockingham Community College. Advanced Technologies Building. Room 105. 215 Wrenn Memorial Road, Reidsville, NC 27320. 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Lunch provided. Questions? Want more information? Contact us! Rockingham County Education Foundation dawn@helprockinghamstudents.org 336-552-0761

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 businesses to provide talent management strategies, as well as sourcing and recruitment solutions. The best part is, since we are federally funded, we are able to provide these services at no cost to you! My goal is to help your business create strategies that will allow you to remain competitive in a growing and diversifying market. Through our collaborative partnership with local Workforce Development Boards, Career Centers and community colleges, we can provide a host of services to include, but not limited to: A steady pipeline of trained, skilled and available candidates that you can access in real time, we can recruit, screen and provide you with qualified applicants immediately so you can quickly fill critical openings with the best people, we can help you eliminate skills gaps through training resources and specialized funding. As I meet with area employers, there are two common grievances that I hear: 1. The quality of the applicants in the market and the work ethic of those applicants NCWorks has partnered with Rockingham Community College to create a Career Readiness Certification (CRC) program. This program is an assessment based credential that measures and certifies the essential work skills needed for success in jobs across industries and occupations. Not only are we measuring fundamental skills for the workplace but our goal is to create a "work ready" community, so we also support building a strong work ethic, developing problem solving and critical thinking skills and learning how to solve work related problems. This program also identifies which candidates are willing to take that extra step to make themselves more marketable. This is a tool that helps to strengthen your candidate pool. When we begin our partnership, you will find more and more of the candidates that I send to you will have this certification. That will express to you, that some of these challenges you've been facing with the market, have already been addressed. 2. The cost of training new employees who may not maintain employment Another program option that we offer, that may be available to you, is our On-the-Job-Training (OJT) Training program which helps cover the cost of training a candidate so they can gain the necessary skills to successfully perform the job, while we help to offset those costs to our employer partners. The program is very simple and has proven successful for many of our partners. We have resources to reimbursement you up to 50% of an employees salary while they are being trained on the job. Basically, if you make an investment, we make an investment. I'll be glad to discuss these services with you in greater detail. When you and I meet, I will also bring the resumes of viable and available candidates who are "work-ready" for your immediate review. Please feel free to call me at 336-427-3100 ext. 3030 or you may reply to this email. We can schedule a time to meet and discuss how a partnership with us can equal long-term success for you! I look forward to speaking with you. Thank you! Kay Carter Business Services Consultant NCWorks Career Center - Rockingham County Kay.Carter@rescare.com Direct: 336.427.3100 ext. 3030 Mobile: 336.653.0960 302 N Hwy St., #1-A

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Military Ball honors C.D. Grant The Morehead High School Army JROTC Panther Battalion hosted their Twelfth Annual Military Ball on May 13th, 2017 at the Eden Ballroom. There were several different activities and recognitions that were involved in this ceremony. The

nized with a unit corn and graduation cord. Recognition was given to the Army JROTC Program for being selected as a “Honor Unit of Distinction” for SY 2016-2017. The latter part of the program involved recognition

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MHS Army JROTC Royalty-Prince Cody Dunn, Princess Anna Swartzlander, King George Blackstock and Queen Destiny Fish. Photo by CMB Photography ceremony began with a moment of silence in honor of those whose lives were lost while serving their country. After the presentation of the Colors, everyone stood for the playing of the National Anthem. The Corps of Cadets then recited the “Cadet Creed.” Following the creed, there was a presentation honoring the Prisoners of War (POW) and those that are still Missing in Action (MIA), it was presented by Cadet 1LT Nicole Flint and Cadet 1LT Alex Stadler. Following these events, Cadet LTC Anna Swartzlander introduced the guest speaker, Mr. David Califf, a veteran of the Vietnam War. He discussed the details of being a draftee during the Vietnam era and how his enrollment in the ROTC program at Georgia Military College prepared him for his tour in Vietnam. One of the most touching moments of the night was a gift presentation to Vivian Grant, widow of Coy Dennis “CD” Grant, former commander of the William Johnson American Legion Post 534. The gift was a shirt-pillow that CD wore on his job, with his name embroided on it along with a bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day. Afterwards, Senior Army Instructor 1SG (R) David Bray presented scholarships to four different seniors: the LTC (R) Donald Adkins Character scholarship was presented to Cadet 1SG Da’Obie Smith, the 1SG (R) Coy “Dennis” CD Grant Selfless Service scholarship was given to Cadet Major Citali Martinez, the SSG Eggleston Leadership scholarship was presented to Brandon Perdue, and the Irene ”Katy” Burnette I Can Do All Things scholarship was presented to Cadet CSM Destiny Fish. Following scholarships, the seniors in the program were recog-

for the cadets who exceeded the standards this year and went above and beyond in leading the way for the Morehead Army JROTC Program. The recipients of the Hall of Fame medals were presented to Cadet CPT Cody Dunn, Cadet SGT Ashleigh Smithey, Cadet LTC Anna Swartzlander, Cadet LTC Stephen Holland, Cadet CPT George Blackstock, Cadet Major Alex Jeffries, Cadet CPT Kiondra Broadnax, Cadet SGT Matthew Perkins, Cadet SFC Jacob East, and Cadet CPT Austyn Medina. The Cadet of the Year awards which were presented by Leadership Education Training level and given to LET 1: Cadet SGT Smithey and Cadet SGT Pleasants, LET 2: Cadet SFC Hernandez and Cadet 1LT Stadler, LET 3: Cadet LTC Swartzlander and Cadet CPT Broadnax and LET 4: Cadet CSM Fish and Cadet 1LT Perdue After the many awards and recognitions, the Program’s Royalty for this year was presented. This year’s Prince and Princess were Cadet CPT Cody Dunn and Cadet LTC Anna Swartzlander. The King and Queen was Cadet CPT George Blackstock and Cadet CSM Destiny Fish. Following this, there were a few words of gratitude given before the ballroom was open and the music started playing with a tribute to “Mothers Day”. The 2017 Morehead Military Ball was a spectacular event. From celebrating the accomplishments of this year, to saluting the seniors, to showing gratitude to the mothers that were present. With each day, the Corps of Cadets continue to climb and exceed the standards set before them. There are many more magnificent things to come in the foreseeable future. Until next year, Panthers with Pride!

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Precious Happy Memories shared by everyone. Classmates meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 AM at The Sirloin House for breakfast welcoming all 1951 classmates to join us whenever possible

Leaksville High School, Class of 1951, celebrating their 66th Class Reunion at The Sirloin House, Eden, NC, May 27, 2017. 1st row from left: Mary Ann THOMPSON Stone, Ida Jean TURNER Hawkins, Minnie Jane HILL Giles, Margaret JOHNSON Hazelwood, Clifford "Jack" Strutton, Elaine EARLES King, Beverly SIMPSON Hoover. 2nd row from left: David "Buddy" Moore, George "Sonny" Smart, Bobby Walker, Ray Martin. Holding the door in back: Wink Hoover and Curtis Giles.......

Draper Class of 1952 Celebrating their 65th Class Reunion, May 20, 2017 held at the Draper Pentecostal Holiness Church, Draper, NC. Standing from left, Earl Hammock, Jerry Johnston, Carl Chatham, C.B. Tiller, Calvin Gilley, Curtis Giles, Jackie Powell, Robert Steagall, Elwood Stultz, Seated from left, Eleanor Stultz Purdue, Mary Ann Wilson Powell, Ann Bradford.

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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 inform. 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.

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Woodbridge Apartments in Reidsville is accepting applications for the waiting list for 1BR, 2BR & 3BR units. Accessible units designed for persons with disabilities subject to availability. Visit us at 2101 S Scales St #26 or call (336) 3420705 (TTY 711) for more information. $25 application fee, credit/criminal check required. Section 8 vouchers accepted, rental Assistance subject to availability. Equal Housing Opportunity. This institution is professionally managed by Partnership Property Management, an equal opportunity provider and employer. SERVICES AVAILABLE Clarks Sealcoating • Sealcoating • Striping • Patchwork. Serving the area for 25 years. Free Estimates, Residential/Commercial 276-226-0576 BI-STATE Searching for Bi-State 8mm film or Photographs also: NEW Draper Speedway T-Shirts available. DRAPER CYCLE 513 S. Fieldcrest Rd., Eden, NC 27288 PETS 10 week old kittens need good home. Call 336-627-0334 FOR S ALE 10,000 BTU Window AC unit. VCG, only used 2 months. Runs on regular house current. $400. Also 5 String Vega Banjo. VGC. $550 obo. 336-420-7342 or come by 337 Monticello St., Eden

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Notice of Discharge of Untreated Sewage General Statute 143-215.1C requires that the owner or operator of any wastewater collection system or treatment works to issue a Notice of Discharge of Untreated Sewage when an untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters in the county of occurrence. In accordance with that regulation, the following notice has been prepared and issued to the media in the affected county. The City of Eden had a discharge of untreated sewage at the City’s Railroad Pump Station located at 11540 NC Hwy 770 on Saturday, , June 17, 2017at 1:45 AM. The entrance of this pump station being 1100 feet southwest of the intersection of Gant Road on the south side of NC Hwy 770. The overflow continued for 4 hours and 54 minutes, ceasing by 6:39 AM on Saturday, June 17, 2017. An estimated volume of 3,000 gallons of untreated sewage flowed into Dry Creek which flows into the Dan River. The cause of the overflow was inflow and infiltration from rainwater. The City of Eden had a discharge of untreated sewage at the City’s Railroad Pump Station located at 11540 NC Hwy 770 on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 9:25 PM. The entrance of this pump station being 1100 feet southwest of the intersection of Gant Road on the south side of NC Hwy 770. The overflow continued for 4 hours and 5 minutes, ceasing by 1:20 AM on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. An estimated volume of 4,000 gallons of untreated sewage flowed into Dry Creek which flows into the Dan River. The cause of the overflow was inflow and infiltration from rainwater. The City of Eden had a discharge of untreated sewage at the City’s Covenant Branch Pump Station located at 699 Lake Street on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 10:20 PM. The entrance of this pump station is at the end of Lake Street and travels for a quarter mile into the Johnson farm to the station itself. The overflow continued for 2 hours and 45 minutes, ceasing by 1:05 AM on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. An estimated volume of 1,000 gallons of untreated sewage flowed into Covenant Branch which flows into the Dan River. The cause of the overflow was inflow and infiltration from rainwater. The North Carolina Department of Emergency Management was notified of the first event The North Carolina Division of Water Resources was notified of the events on June 20, 2017 and is reviewing the matter. For more information, contact Water and Sewer Construction Projects Manager, Mark Bullins. P. O. Box 70, Eden, North Carolina 27289, (336) 623-7789-ext 3033

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ADTS Announces Partnership with PACE of the Triad r Since 1973 ADTS has offered an umbrella of community based supports that enhance the ability for older adults to age in their homes, delaying or preventing premature or unwanted placement in a long-term care facility. With a rapidly expanding population of older adults, the demand for services that support independence as we age is greater now than ever before. Locally we are challenged to meet the expanding need while limited by flat or at times, decreased funding, resulting often in waiting lists for our services and supports. Our ability to meet the needs of older adults across our community often depends on our capacity to leverage resources and establish collaborations with other community partners. We are thrilled to announce on that ADTS has embarked on one such partnership with PACE of the Triad, a local nonprofit organization that shares our commitment to improving the quality of life for older adults and their families. Through this collaboration ADTS will provide adult day health services locally for PACE participants giving them the option to receive their daily supports in the county where they reside. PACE of the Triad serves medically-eligible residents, aged 55 or older that can live safely in the community setting as well as helping people currently living in skilled nursing facilities who are planning to return home. Their team of professionals works with the older adult and their family to develop a plan of care to provide the support that is needed to live independently at home. Once a person is enrolled, PACE becomes the primary care provider and covers all health services. PACE participants with Medicaid and Medicare may receive services at no additional cost, depending on their income. PACE, which stands for Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, provides medical and dental care, along with support services such as physical, occupational and speech therapy, medical trans-

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

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Perhaps one of the greatest tools to help the genealogist in researching the family tree is the documentation provided within the census records that collected data on individual families. In its early years the United States Census contained limited information on a family but as the decades passed more requests for information was added which increased the benefit of data collection for future generations of researchers. Today, thanks to modern technology the census can be viewed easily at local libraries on microfilm or using computers at online websites such as Ancestry.com. The Founding Fathers in making proposals to the Articles of Confederation later embodied within the Constitution of the United States a clause that would apportion Representation and the collection of taxes based on the

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population of the United States thus creating the need for a Federal census. The authority for a constitutional requirement to conduct a census is contained in Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution. “Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union according to their respective Numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to Service for a Term of Years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three-fifths of all other persons. The actual Enumeration shall be made within three years after the first meeting of the Congress of the United States and within every subsequent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct.” Section 2 goes on to include the manner and number in which representation will take place within each State. The provisions of the Constitution in stating the need for the census was at the time based on political agenda with no thought of creating and providing a system for collection of statistical data. Other countries had enumerated the census of their people as far back as two thousand or more years. The United States Constitution became the first to provide the need for a regular periodic enumeration of its inhabitants. Interestingly the framers of the Constitution also felt that using the census to number its population for the purpose of representation and taxation would help to gain a more accurate count discouraging those States that may

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appoint as many assistants as they felt were necessary to complete the task with the various cities, townships and parishes. The marshals were also required to take an oath to affirm the “just and perfect enumeration and description of all persons" within their districts and to assure that their assistants did the same within the specified time frame or forfeit $200. The inquiries within the first census of 1790 only requested six items: 1) the name of the head of the family, 2) the number of persons in each family with the following descriptions 3) free white males of 16 years and upward, 4) free white males less than 16 years, 5) free white females, 6) all other free persons and slaves. The act establishing the census “made it Obligatory upon each and every person more than 16 years of age, whether the head of a family or not, to render

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wish to exaggerate their numbers up or down for political gain. [The Federalist, No. LIV, p. 344]

The Act providing for the first enumeration was approved on March 1, 1790 during the second session of the First Congress. The act required that marshals within judicial districts of the United States to enumerate the number of inhabitants within the respective districts according to Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution. The act also required marshals to distinguish the sex and color of free persons and males of 16 years and upward and those under that age for the purpose of determining the potential military strength of the country The enumeration was to begin on the first Monday in August 1790 and was to close within nine calendar months. Marshals were given the authority to

a true account, to the best of his knowledge, of every person belonging to the family in which he usually resided, if so required by the assistant of his division, under penalty of forfeiting $20.” Accordingly, doubts and concerns arose as to the accuracy of the information contained within the collection of material turned in by assistants working for the marshal. The assistant was required to “cause a correct copy, signed by himself, of the schedule containing the number of inhabitants within his division to be set up at two of the most public places within the same, there to remain for the inspection of all concerned.” Each assistant was to receive $2 upon submission of the proven satisfactory copy. If the copy

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JULY 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 35 H Root Continued From Page 34 was not proven by inspection the assistant would forfeit the compensation. The amount of compensations would also create issues since the amounts varied in States and districts. Uniformity was another complaint that would plague the collection of information for not only the first census of 1790 but also for the next three. The marshals and assistants collecting the material used varying sizes of books and paper and the information collected was written in varying manners creating difficulty in compiling the information returned. It was not until the fifth census of 1830 that new census acts created a uniform size and printed format that made collection of information easier to enumerate and understand. The compiled and printed results of the first enumeration was endorsed by the Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson, dated October 24, 1791, as being “truly stated from the original returns deposited the office of the Secretary of State.” Except for minor changes, extensions and modifications to age groups, laws established in the first census of 1790 would remain much the same until 1850. An act of February 28, 1800, provided for the second census to enumerate the inhabitants of the United States by marshals and the collection of information to be headed by the Secretary of State who under the law of 1800 was to transmit “regulations and instructions pursuant to this act” to the marshals and their assistants. The first census had required compiled records to be delivered directly to the President as there was no apparent person designated to head that census. The second census called for the name of the county, parish, township, town or city where the families resided, the name of the head of family, the number of free white males and females, under 10 years of age, of 10 and under 16, of 16 and under 26, of 26 and under 45, of 45 years and upward, and the number of all other free persons except Indians not taxed and the number of slaves. The enumeration was to begin on the first Monday of August 1800. As in in 1790 the marshals and their assistants and secretaries would take oaths subject to penalties prescribed by law. The total number of people enumerated in the census of 1800 was 5,308,483 at a cost of $66,109.04. For research information contact: The Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 27027-0152; Website: http://gsrsnc.com/ Elvin Perkins, Jr., President, GSRS Counties; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Research Room at the Madison-Mayodan Library, 611 Burton Street, Madison, NC 27025; Phone (336) 548-6553

Smith-Carolina Announces Expansion in Rockingham County “Smith-Carolina has been a good corporate citizen for almost 40 years in Rockingham County. We look forward to their expansion and the economic benefits it will bring in the future.” said Mark Richardson, chairman of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. Rockingham County, NC (June 20, 2017)— SmithCarolina, maker of high quality precast concrete products, plans to expand in Rockingham County with a second manufacturing location in Reidsville. The company plans to invest more than $1.5 million in a new 35,000 square-foot building and machinery and equipment. Smith-Carolina also plans to create 10 new full-time jobs by the end of 2018. The new facility will be located on Carrot Road in Reidsville. Smith-Carolina located in Reidsville in 1979 when SmithMidland Corporation expanded its operations to North Carolina. The Reidsville facility produces high-quality precast concrete

products for the local farm & highway markets. The company also makes Easi-Set precast concrete buildings, architectural precast panels, steam tunnels and many other precast products. Smith-Carolina currently has 18 full-time employees at its existing Rockingham County plant. “We are excited that SmithCarolina is expanding closer to Reidsville and taking advantage of the soon to be I – 785 corridor. Loves Travel Center and now Smith-Carolina--a win-win for Reidsville and Rockingham County,” said Jay Donecker, mayor of Reidsville. Rockingham County will provide a total post-performance incentive to Smith-Carolina of $29,232 to be paid out in annual installments of $7,308 over four years. The company must first meet the investment and job requirements to receive payments. For more information on Smith-Carolina, visit: www.smithmidland.com/smithcarolina

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Peele earns second place nationally in DAR The George Reynolds Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is pleased to announce that member Everall Aiken Peele of Eden, N.C., is the national second place winner in the DAR American Heritage Committee Music Competition. A certificate and ribbon were awarded for her composition, a march entitled “Rise Up, Daughters”, at the American Heritage Forum on Tuesday, June 27, as part of the annual NSDAR Continental Congress in Washington, DC.

Rise Up, Daughters Everall A. Peele (July 2016) For the NSDAR American Heritage Contest Rise up Daughters of America, Rise from sea to shining sea; Rise and celebrate your native land, Stand and guard her sovereignty . Rise in honor of this privilege, Daily living strong and free. Rise and bless the God who made us great, Fount of hope and liberty. Shoulder to shoulder standing, Holding the threads of generations; Passing to future sons and daughters, Treasures of our nation. Shoulder to shoulder standing, Weaving the tapestry with purpose; Guarding the paths of human justice, Eager to offer service. Mothers to daughters, forward, Duty and courage daily teaching: Lighting the way for those to come, With truth and righteousness; Principles of our founding, Highest potentials stretching, reaching. Holding the standard high for all To prosper in our peace. Rise up, Daughters, on the wings of faith, Ride the winds of history. Rise up proudly for your legacy: Peerless souls, so brave and free. Rise up boldly, lest the world forget, The sacred tribute due; Rise and honor those who gave you life, Those who gave their all for you. Rise and honor those who gave you life, Who sacrificed their lives and fortunes for you. Copyright 2016 Everall A. Peele All rights reserved.

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The Racetrack XXXIV

Monk Tate and the 88 By Darrell Meade Gregory

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son Darrell was astonished that they had just got in without paying. Meade had furnished wrecker service to the racetrack as far back as the Draper Speedway days. As the wrecker idled through the infield, all the men were throwing their hands up in recognition of Meade. When the wrecker was parked at the 1st and 2nd turn. Meade took his grandson for a tour of all the racecars lined up with all the men bustling around them. One of the cars that stood out from the rest was the one with U2 painted on the side. Everyone in America had heard of the U2 spy plane being shot down, even children. Darrell was just mysti-

fied on this choice of numbers. As they walked by one racecar, Darrell turned to his grandfather and pointed at the popular cartoon character “Quick Draw McGraw,” painted on the side. “ I want that car to win, don’t you Big Daddy?” George Meade just smiled. Darrell got to sit on the wrecker when the races started and had the best view in the infield. It seemed like they were constantly running short races. Darrell recognized a few cars that had been at Meade’s Garage in Draper. George Meade helped a few drivers with their cars even though he had not owned one since the Draper Speedway days ten years ago. In all the

races that these cars were in, it was a distinctly loud, black and white Chevrolet coach that was outrunning these cars. In fact, it was outrunning everything on the track. To Darrell, it seemed like the car was so fast nothing could come close. It was easy to see the 88 painted on its side. The summer had started heating up in more ways than one. The home-town competition was extremely competitive. No one could stay on top long as all drivers were constantly getting better. The June 17th race had the seating a little over half capacity at the starting time of

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Garden of Eden Senior Center 508 Orchard Ave, Eden - Call 627-4711 • Friends Club –Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday during the summer. On the 2nd Tuesday of the month we have meeting at the center at 10am. On the 4th Tuesday of the month we will have a lunch outing, so we meet at 11 or earlier depending on where we are going for lunch. Call 336-627-4711 for details • Legal Aid will be on the second Thursday of each month. You must call 1-800-951-2257 or 336-398-1731 to make an appointment. • Walking Group – Morgan Road Track from 8-8:30 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday • Exercise - Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-9:00 inside. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls, and hand held weights. • Play Mah Jongg – Thursdays new time 1:00. Come and learn or play. Schedule does vary call before you come. • Rook - Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 and play from 1:00pm until 4:00 pm on Wednesdays. • Hand and Foot – Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 on Tuesdays • Bingo at 9:00 on Monday, July17th. • Pickle ball - Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We play every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 8:00- 10 at Mill Ave. Recreation Center • Computer - We will be offering FREE Computer classes in September. Come use the computer lab anytime it is available. Help is available by appointment at 336-627-4711 • Genealogy by appointment call 336-627-4711 • Open Craft time - Fridays at 1 pm bring your own craft or work on one we have. Call for information on what is available. • AARP Driver’s Safety Class – July 20th Call for more info. 627-4711

Reidsville Senior Center 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville Call 349-1088 • The Reidsville Senior Center offers classes in line dancing, crochet, jewelry-making, painting, Phase 10, and Pickleball. Please contact Bunny Cardwell at 336-349-1088.

Madison / Mayodan Senior Center 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Inside M/M Rec. Dept. Building. Call 548-2789 -or- 548-9572 • SENIOR EXERCISE CLASSES (All exercise classes are FREE to SilverSneakers and Silver&Fit participants) Circuit-Monday & Wednesday @ 9:00am- $3.00 per class • Staying Strong- Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 10:30am- FREE • Zumba- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday @ 9:00am- $3.00 per class • Tai Chi for Arthritis- Thursday @ 10:30am- FREE • Senior Tap- Monday @ 2:30pm- $30/month • Line Dance- Tuesday @ 10:30am- $2.00 per class • Shag- Tuesday @ 6:30pm (intermediate) & 7:30pm (beginner)- $7.50/class or $30/month • Bridge- Wednesday from 9-11:30am- FREE • Dominoes- Monday from 1-4pm- FREE • Hand & Foot- Wednesday from 1-4pm- FREE • Pickleball- Tuesday/Thursday/Friday from 8:30-10:30am- FREE

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JULY 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 37 H Race Track Continued From Page 36 2:30 on this hot Sunday afternoon. Floyd Goins and Monk Tate won the heat races as Cecil Barker took the consolation race. Conspicuously absent, Jimmy Griffin’s hot U2 missed the chance to win five straight. Without Griffin in the line-up, Floyd Goins stepped up and claimed his fifth victory of the season with the hard-charging Monk Tate coming in second. One could almost feel the winds of change blowing across the track. The next race on June 24th rung in a new winner, Monk Tate, as he claimed his first victory of the season . Tate won his first race at Bi-State the previous year and it took almost three months of the 62 season to take the checkered flag again. The July 1st race had all the heavy hitters showing up in force. The surging Monk Tate took the first heat race. The eyeturner of the heat races was Melvin Chilton as he took the other heat race in his father’s No. 3. It was plain to see that Chilton was steadily improving in the fast Plymouth. Wayne Johnson of Leaksville secured the consolation race. The feature race did not disappoint the fans as it was a fought out battle the whole 25 laps. Again Melvin Chilton forced his way to the front but the lead-footed Monk Tate was just too much as Tate clinched his second victory. Melvin Chilton came in second followed by Jimmy Griffin and Wayne Johnson. The next race on July 8th had another impressive showing of veteran home-town drivers. Floyd Goins and Monk Tate took the ten lap heat races with Wayne Johnson taking the fifteen lap consolation. In the feature, Monk Tate surged out in front again and looked dominant early on. Up to the ninth lap, Tate kept the lead. Then George Huff of Leaksville knocked Tate off the track opening up an opportunity for the rest of the pack. Tate had other ideas as he surged through the field making it all the way back to second place. Time played a factor in this race as Tate run out of it. The young Melvin Chilton won his first race with Tate right behind him taking second. Floyd Goins and Cecil Barker were right behind. This was the first race that Willie Chilton’s quick Plymouth had won since Clarence Pickeral drove it the previous year. The youngest driver to win at the track was now Melvin Chilton at eighteen-years old. Melvin was racing with a seasoned and hard competition at the area tracks and had started his climb to the top at an early age. Melvin was a fast learner; he had to be to stay abreast of the older drivers. Eager to get back into the win column again, weather had caused the previous race to be postponed, giving Tate an opportunity to get his 88 in top form for the July 22nd race. Cecil Barker was ready to make it back to the winner’s circle also

as he took one heat race and Tate took the other. Wayne Johnson won the consolation race. Cecil Barker lost position and was shuffled back to fourth place on the inside lane when his car shot across the track in front of the grandstands, narrowly missing several cars. Barker did not miss the concrete barrier wall as the car smashed into it headfirst bringing all the spectators to their feet. This horrific wreck was recorded on a rare 8mm film that day that gives the impression that there was a serious malfunction in the steering or front wheel that caused the wreck. The Tri-City Rescue Squad was there immediately to assist Barker for he was knocked unconscious with lacerations to his face. He was rushed to Morehead Hospital for treatment. Amazingly, his injuries were not as bad as thought and he was able to be released later that evening. While Barker was being examined at Morehead Hospital, Monk Tate and Jimmy Griffin fought an intense battle the rest of the twenty-five laps. A classic duel that had the stands on their feet, Tate’s strong 88 pulled ahead. Tate won his third race of the season at Bi-State in good fashion. Tate definitely had his car dialed in to defeat such a determined field. The twenty-seven-year old tobacco farmer from the Oregon Hill area had arrived. The 1962 season was a breakout year for the stocky built racer. Monk has been known to dabble in the illicit liquor business starting out in his younger years but just as Jimmy Griffin found out, the tide had turned against the hard driving bootleggers. Directing his

pistons that boosted his displacement out to 327 cubic inches. A very healthy cam was added to this mix. To finish this setup, a set of 6cyl Corvette factory headers were the icing on the cake. Tate used the valve cover that had Chevrolet embossed on top and welded an extension to it to so it would fit the GMC engine. Only a close examination would reveal the engine was in disguise. Tate kept the hood locked down to avoid prying eyes. Tate was never caught running this illegal engine. The car was painted black with a white cam lobe painted down the side which was a popular design in this time period. Picking the number 88 for Tate said it would read the same on the wheels or upside down. The rollover of the 41 car was still in his mind. The numbers were painted in red with a thin green shadow on the backside. Draper painter Caleb Worsham hand painted the numbers as he did most of the cars at the track. Even with all the stiff competition, Tate was starting to rack up a series of victories at Rainbow Speedway in Reidsville and South Boston. Tate had made a good leap at the Draper racetrack from sneaking in when he was just a boy to taking the checkered flag. Tate liked running at Bi-State. He noted that on the backside, the car was running uphill, then rounding the third and fourth turns and coming by the grandstands, it was going down hill. Tate also brought a large contingent of family and friends to the track. In the heat of the summer, track operator John Stovall decided to throw in the towel. The attendance had leveled out

be held on August 5th. Roberts was not bring in the money like he had planned but with his hometown core support and many of the drivers bringing their supporters, there was still money to be made. The races were the most exciting event going on in town for the competition was extreme. With Monk Tate on top, many thought that he was a shoe-in for the championship race but the veteran fans had seen ups and downs before and knew anything could happen. How would the mid-season championship race turn out? Part XXXV will appear in next month’s Eden’s Own Journal. Special thanks to Bill Blair, Glenn Blankenship, Gene Brown, Owen Brown, Babe Chambers, Gene Chambers, Melvin Chilton, Deborah Durham, John Edwards, Carlton Estes, Eden Historical Museum, Billy Ferguson, Brenda Franklin, Dink Gardner, Bobby Griffin, Kenneth Hall, Norman Hall, Teresa Hutson, Jack LaPrad,

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time into more enjoyable pursuits, Monk decided to try his finely honed driving skills at driving a racecar. Tate went through several racecars in the late 50s. At one time, he even ran a V8 flathead 1937 Ford coupe at South Boston and Rainbow Speedway in Reidsville in the sportsman division. His first 6 cylinder 1937 Chevrolet was numbered 41 and it had a hard life. Tate was forced to retire it after he rolled it about seven times. The next car, another 1937 Chevrolet coach, started Tate’s rise to prominence in the racing community.. As his power plant, Tate used a 302 cubic inch GMC truck engine which was larger than allowed. The engine was very similar to the smaller legal Chevrolet engines. Tate then acquired a set of high compression pistons that were an eighth of an inch larger than the stock

after a good start and the hot summer afternoons were not beckoning any newcomers. Stovall said he spent most of his spare time repairing the fences and other maintenance to keep the track up and running. After paying the rent and splitting the take three ways, it was just not profitable for Stovall to keep his interest. J.D. Roberts and Bryan Brown found help in Robert’s brother Reuben to help keep the track going. By this time, it was obvious that the inexperienced J.D. Roberts was no Al Lillard, the previous owner. J.D. Roberts was struggling to keep the track going as he was finding out that it took a lot work and good luck to keep the track profitable. The spectre of the deteriorating grandstands also loomed constantly in the back of everyone’s mind. J.D. Roberts scheduled his first trophy championship race to

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Manager’s Report Continued from Page 18 MillerCoors Property Update The former brewery property has been submitted for four projects in the last month as activity has increased for this site compared to previous months. Enviva Signs Contract – Berry Hill Regional Mega Park Enviva has signed a purchase agreement with the Regional Industrial Facilities Authority (RIFA) for a $100 million investment in the 168-acre lot 8 site in the mega park. Enviva has become the world’s largest producer of wood pellets. The company owns and operates six plants that are strategically located in the southeastern United States and that produce about 2.2 million metric tons of wood pellets annually. They export pellets primarily to power plants in the United Kingdom and Europe that previously were fueled by coal, enabling them to reduce their carbon footprint by about 80 percent. They make pellets using sustainable practices that protect Southern forests. Furthermore, they employ about 600 people and support many other businesses in the rural South. The projected direct and indirect jobs are estimated at 125 for this project. City Manager’s Report Page 5 June 2017 15th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival Update The 15th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival was held on Saturday, June 3rd. We had 25 booths that represented 35 potters. Our potters traveled from 20 different cities in North Carolina and Virginia including Seagrove, Rutherfordton, Raleigh, Troy, Archdale, Eagle Springs, Dry Fork, VA and others. Our visitors represented over 40 different cities. Our exit reviews by our potters were probably the best we have ever received. Some of the comments included: “Hospitality is great! Enjoyed the treat of lunch today. No other show I’ve done does so much for vendors.” “Such wonderful treatment, well planned and all details cordially handled.” “Accommodations are excellent, it’s air conditioned, fellowship – Just Great! I always enjoy coming to this show. You guys do a great job.” Oink & Ale Event Update Our Oink & Ale event was held on Saturday, June 10th. The event featured two live bands, 6 brewers and 7 food & snack vendors. We have received very nice messages back from the brewers indicating they had a great time and are looking forward to next year. The event will go back to May next year where it will stay

from now on. We had a great volunteer team that helped the day run smooth. Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest A reminder that our annual Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest event will be held on Fieldcrest Road on Saturday, July 22nd from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Jim Quick & Coastline will be our featured entertainment. Grogan Park News We will conduct a dedication of the quilt square art that will be put in Grogan Park at some point in mid-July. A date will be set soon. In addition, our square will be included in the new Quilt Trail Guide being done by the County. Also, you may have noticed there is new outdoor furniture under the gazebo in Grogan Park. We believe this will be a great place for a conversation area, small meetings or just a cool place to sit, read and relax. A swing and set of chairs will soon be placed near the wind chimes. 50th Anniversary Initiatives Update We are working with the News & Record on a 50th Anniversary pull out special tab that will be in the paper on Sunday, July 30th. It will feature lots of history, old photos, special interviews, upcoming activities, etc. It will be a nice keepsake for our citizens. In addition, we still have 50th Anniversary t-shirts the public can purchase for $10 if you know anyone that may be interested. Street Resurfacing Contracts The FY 2016-17 Street Resurfacing Contract, No. 2 that included sections of the Boulevard, Glovenia Street, Oak Street and Orell Street has now been completed by Adams Construction Company at a cost of $121,652.61. Bids were recently opened for three different contracts that are components of the FY 201718 Street Resurfacing program. They include the following: Contract No. 1 (Powell Bill) – Waugh Asphalt, Inc. was the low bidder with a bid amount of $469,236.54. The contract was awarded to Waugh Asphalt on May 17, 2017 and the notice to proceed was issued on June 1, 2017 with the date of availability for construction set at July 10, 2017. Contract No. 2 (Water/Sewer Fund) – Waugh Asphalt, Inc. was the low bidder with a bid amount of $179,723.05. The contract was awarded to Waugh Asphalt on May 17, 2017 and the notice to proceed was issued on June 1, 2017 with the date of availability for construction set at July 10, 2017. Contract No. 3 (General Fund/Loan Proceeds) – Waugh

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Asphalt, Inc. was the low bidder with a bid amount of $858,019.41. The loan resolution for this project and the request to award this contract to Waugh Asphalt, Inc. is on the Consent Agenda tonight for your approval. The date of availability for construction is September 1, 2017. Staff has made numerous contacts and attempts to contact WalMart about the possibility of receiving some financial assistance with the East Harris Place Repair and Upgrade Project that will also be funded through General Fund loan proceeds. Unfortunately, our efforts have been unsuccessful. At this point in time it appears the City will have to fund the entire project. This project is currently out for bid and a bid opening has been scheduled for Thursday, June 29th at 11:00 am. Parks & Recreation In addition to several weekend softball tournaments at Freedom Park and our normal programs we hosted our annual Fishing Derby on May 20th, opened the Mill Avenue Swimming Pool for the summer on May 27th, hosted a concert in the park/cruise-in at Freedom Park on May 27th and kicked off our Summer Day Camp program on June 12th that will run through August 18th. On May 17th Eden was awarded the Playful City USA designation for our 4th consecutive year. Please mark your calendars for the following upcoming special events between now and July 18th: Freedom Park has been booked for various weekend tournaments every weekend. We will be hosting the North Carolina Dixie Youth Baseball Ozone State Tournament at Freedom Park on July 14th – 20th. Opening ceremonies will take place on Friday evening, July 14th with play beginning on Saturday, July 15th. I f you get the opportunity, we would love to have you join us for some of the games. Police Department News On June 14th, an audit of the Eden Police Department was conducted by the Criminal Justice Standards Division (CJSD), a division of the NC Department of Justice (NCDOJ). The audit is conducted every two years and training documents of our officers are reviewed to verify that we are in compliance with the CJSD. The audit was completed by Mr. Michael Register with the CJSD, and our department should receive the results of the audit within the next two weeks. On June 14th, Chief Pyrtle hosted a Mental Health Committee meeting of the N.C. Association of Chiefs of Police. The meeting, which was held here in the Eden City Hall, was attended by several Police Chiefs and discussion centered around strategies to improve the association’s response to the issues within our mental health community. In addition, on June

16th Chief Pyrtle was one of the guest speakers at the World Elder Awareness Day Conference. The topics included: elderly abuse, Medicare choices and fraud, residents’ rights and financial exploitation. Chloramine Project Update Staff attempted a startup on May 23rd and was able to make some Chloramines, but equipment associated with the water feed to the chlorine did not operate properly and the treatment process had to be stopped. We hope to be ready for another startup attempt at some point during the first week of July once the remote control ball valve is received and installed on the water feed to the chlorine. In the meantime, some software changes are also in the process of being made to the programming regarding shared parameters between the two SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) control computers. CleanB/Solids Handling Digester Update The engineering design contract with W.K. Dickson Engineering for the CleanB/Solids Handling Digester project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant that is a part of the EPA Administrative Order has now been executed and we anticipate that the design work will now begin. Treatment of Leachate Update The leachate pumping equipment at the Duke Energy Combined Cycle Plant on Edgewood Road is now fully installed and ready to operate. The operation will be dependent on the accumulation of leachate in the holding area from the landfill activities and rainfall events. Until the landfill activities begin to accelerate, the pumping will probably be more dependent on rainfall than landfill leachate. Sample testing on the leachate should begin by the week of June 24th by the wastewater plant. The pumps will run on an automatic pumping cycle that runs between 6 and 8 feet of depth in the holding area. As of June 13th the level was at 6.8 feet. Pumping will begin when the level reaches 8 feet. Waterline Projects Update Listed below is an update on three different water projects: The materials for the South Byrd Street waterline replacement project (670 LF of 2-inch PVC) are expected to be received at any time. Once they arrive our Collection and Distribution Division will proceed with doing the work. 654 LF of 2-inch PVC waterline has now been replaced along Buchanan Street. As of June 15th, approximately 610 LF of the 761 LF (80%) of 6-inch DIP waterline has been replaced along Hudson Street. Work will continue on Hudson Street until the project is completed. Freedom Park Water Tower Camera

The Freedom Park water tower camera is up and operational with a live feed to our YouTube channel. The mount and angle will be changed out in the next few weeks to give a better view of the park. Kevin Taylor, Director of Information Technology is pulling some of the footage and creating short time lapse clips as well as posting clips of interesting weather such one of the recent thunderstorms. The channel is currently at youtube.com/edenncit. Once we get to 100 subscribers we can create a custom address for the channel. Municipal Services Department News Some of the highlights from the Municipal Services Department since our last meeting include: Hudson Welding has received all of the materials for the construction of the greenway bridge and the bridge is currently in the process of being assembled and prepped for painting. The expected installation date is approximately 3-5 weeks from now, weather permitting. The SKAT Bus Shelters are being constructed and should be completed in about 3 weeks. One will be located at the Dollar General on Stadium Drive, one at the Dollar General on Morgan Road and the third one will be located in a location that is still to be determined. The new trash compactor purchased for the recycling transfer station as a replacement for our 45-year old 1972 model trash compactor is scheduled to be delivered to the recycling transfer station on July 5th We have replaced thirteen of the dead or dying Thunder Cloud Plum trees on Highway 14 with Crepe Myrtle trees during the past couple of weeks. The overflow extension for our parking lot at the greenway is nearly complete. The grading work has been completed, gravel has been installed, and we are now waiting for the contractor to install the guard rail. New sidewalk has been installed on Morgan Road from Lee Street to Washburn Avenue. In addition, new sidewalk is currently being installed on East Harris Place from Arbor Lane to Hidden Valley Drive. We have now made the thirteen taps necessary to kill out the 2-inch galvanized water lines between houses in the back yards of Fieldcrest Road and Front Street. According to Darryl Tilley, Superintendent of Collection & Distribution, this will improve the service to our customers in this area and should reduce the number of water leaks we encounter each year by about fifteen. Finally, the water taps at the new Lidl grocery store have been inspected and they are tentatively scheduled to open at some point in the fall. If you have any questions concerning any of these items in this months’ report please let me know.

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