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IT’S HERE... BUT DON’T PANIC Several weeks ago all you heard on the television was HINI - Swine Flu reports. Now that more news stories have taken over the air waves, is when it actually hits home.

In 81 out of 100 counties, H1N1 has been diagnosed. The death rate in the state as of September 12 was at 9. Most of which were of patients who already had underlying health issues to begin with.

Within the last couple of weeks the State epidemiologist reported to the CDC that the level of influenza in North Carolina increased to Widespread level.

Even with the instance of influenza more than doubling in one week, from 1.94% to 5.82%, this was not unexpected with the children returning to schools, and teens going to college. Glenn Martin, Rockingham County Health Director said, “Since our schools and colleges are back in session, I expect that these numbers will coninue to increase”.

As we enter this new wave of influenza the advice from the health department is to simply stay home when you develop flulike symptoms, and to help prevent contracting or spreading the disease common sense is in order with covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough with a tissue or at least with the sleeve of your shirt when coughing. This will keep the germs in an area (off the hands) so that it is not as easlily spread to others. Avoid toucing your eyes, nose or mouth as this spreads the virus quickly.

Strategic use of anti-bactierial soaps and hand sanitizers is also in order.

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Symptons of H1N1 flu include fever, sore throat, chills, diarrhea, runny or stuffy nose, cough, body aches, fatique, vomiting, headache. You should seek medical care if you have difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, sudden dizziness, confusion, severe or persisten vomiting, flu-like symptons improve but hen return with fever and worse cough. In babies, bluish or gray skin color, lack of responsiveness or extreme irritation.

One thing the CDC is requesting is that employers understand when an employee is unable to come to work due to flu-like symptoms and make arrangements ahead of time in

Continued on Page 2 FREE SHUTTLE from remote parking lots Meadow Greens Shopping Center in front of old Southern Foods on Hwy. 14 and in Kingsway Plaza on Kings Hwy. Watch for Shuttle Signs.

Friday, September 18 - 5pm - 10pm Saturday, September 19 - 10am - 10pm Don’t miss these fantastic RiverFest events on Saturday!

10:00am ‘Professional Fly Casting” demonstration for adults and children corner of Washington and Patrick streets.

10:15am ‘SCWA Live Professional Wrestling,’ referee Hall of Famer Jimmy “The Boogie Woogie Man” Valiant. Monroe Street, lasts until 11:50 am.

11am ‘Kids Fly Tying’ taught

by Wing & Fly Company corner of Washington & Patrick Streets, lasts until 1:30pm 11am ‘Eden Historical Museum Ribbon Cutting’ to celebrate permanent exhibit bays. Washington Street.

1pm ‘Freeze Modeling’ - Judith Warren Boutique & Bridal presents formal Holiday, New Year’s, Prom wear at Pace-Stone on Washington Street until 3pm 1:45pm ‘Little Miss RiverFest Pageant’ Stage 2, lasts until 2:45pm 2:30pm ‘Adam the Alligator of Draper Lake’ - 30 minutes story and game program for kids 4-7. E d e n Historical Museum on Washington Street - sign up at Eden Preservation Society Booth 3:15pm ‘Curious George at the Eden Historical Museum’ - 30 minute story and game program for kids 4-7. Eden Historical Museum on Washington Street - sign up at Eden Preservation Society Booth ALL DAY Dan River Basin Association Activities at RIVER VILLAGE including ‘Tub-O-Bugs’ - giving kids of all ages an up close and personal experience with the bold and fascinating bugs that call the Dan and Smith rivers home.

‘IMPACT River Art Project’ - participants learn about he impact of plastic on rivers and oceans and create art from recyclable material.

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H1N1 - Continued from page 1 the off case that your workforce is depleted by as much as 40% due to an outbreak at work.

“Think ahead and plan for this o Those with small children must think ahead also and make plans for the instance of their small children with flu symptons needing care while they, the parents, are at work.

Treatment for the various flus including H1N1 are generally the same unless there are severe cases in which patients immune system is comprimised by pre- existing problems.

Keeping track of the different types of influenzas is the job of the CDC. A survelance network of 97 participants including 39 private practices, 6 hospitals, 19 college/universities, and 37 local health departments has been set up and is in its 43rd week of survelance this year tracking the influenza virus’. These agencies report all cases confirmed and the data is compiled for the tracking of the virus.

A new 2009-2010 reporting season will begin on September 28, 2009.

Although the vaccinee for the H1N1 virus has not been released yet, the best advice offered is to go ahead and get the regular flu shot as soon as possible.

There will be several sites providing the shots throughout the county as well as at the Health Department itself in

Wentworth daily from 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome at the Health Department as well as Medicaid or Medicare recipients are served free. Those not covered by Medicare or Medicaid will pay a fee of $29.75 for the flu vaccine and $52.40 for the pneumonia vaccine.

Citizens will be notified when the additional H1N1 vaccine is made available.

In the following issues of Eden’s Own / Rockingham County Star will be continuing reports on the H1N1 Pandemic situation.

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COUNTY WIDE OBITUARIES Roger Eugene Amos Perry William Atwood June Craig Burroughs Thomas C. Ealy Margie Smith Evans Tyler Vance Gann Robert Brian Gibson Ernest Vernon Golden Doris Hinson Griffin Gaither Hairston Joseph Guy Hopkins William Hurt Hubbard Robert Jackson Hudson, Jr. Dorothy Sue Lester William Edward "Billy" Lucas Lorenza Lynch Leonard Odell Mabe Eugene "Shorty" Mason Deanna E. Martin Gregory "Gregg" Wayne Moore Catherine Dodson Moorefield Billy Oliver Neugent Alson C. Siler Margie Lynch Smith Louise Durham Smith Opal Roland Smith Lois Barrett Southern Howard Wesley Widel, Jr. Charles Henry "Charlie" Wray Estelle Carter Younts

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OUTING USES THREE ACCESS POINTS IN EDEN, NC & INCLUDES NC BIG SWEEP RIVER CLEANUP T Butler, Trip coordinator The City of Eden, North Carolina, is known as "The Land of Two Rivers," and the Dan River Basin Association's October 3 outing will celebrate the city's latest success in making its two rivers more accessible to the public. The two-part float will use three public access points now available in Eden on the Smith and Dan rivers.

Meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot of Three Rivers Outfitters, participants will launch their boats at Island Ford Landing, located at the Meadow Road trailhead of the Eden Smith River Greenway. This new public access point was officially opened on August 24, 2009.

Floating two miles to the Smith River's confluence with the Dan, boaters will take out at the Eden Wildlife Access, locally known as "the Boat Landing," a popular Dan River access point beside Bethlehem Church Road.

Loading up their boats for a short shuttle, participants will lunch at Leaksville Landing Access and Park, which was dedicated on August 22, 2006. After lunch, the float will resume with a 1.5-mile paddle back to the Boat Landing.

Although the rivers flow through the City of Eden, high

forested banks hide many of the homes and businesses and provide a pleasant rural setting.

Gravel bars may generate riffles,

Dan River Basin Association members paddle the lower Smith River, where their October 3 river cleanup and celebration of Eden's new river accesses will begin. Like all DRBA First Saturday Outings, this event is free and open to the public.

but the rivers tend to be shallow and easy to navigate.

The entire trip is rated Class 1 in difficulty.

At the new Island Ford Access, MillerCoors Brewery is partnering with the Association on a reforestation project to protect the river, including a rain garden to capture runoff from the picnic shelter and parking lot.

As part of North Carolina Big Sweep, the annual watershed cleanup in which the Association always takes part, participants will collect any litter they find along both rivers. Cornerstones of DRBA's mission are education, recreation, and stewardship of our resources.

Each river boasts its own rich history. Island Ford is named for the place where Colonial travelers on the road from Salem, North Carolina to Petersburg, Virginia crossed the Smith River.

Leaksville Landing is the only known existing port in the United States for batteaux, the long, narrow boats that carried nineteenth-century commerce on our shallow inland rivers. Just downstream from Leaksville Landing is the 30-foot-tall stone piling from the 1852 Leaksville Covered Bridge, which fell into the river in 1943.

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Washington D.C., June 8, 2009 - Fair Funeral Home, Incorporated has been selected for the 2009 Best of Eden Award in the Funeral Director category by the U.S. Commerce Association(USCA).

The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined

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SATURDAY NIGHT - SLEEPING BOOTY BAND For more information about RiverFest, call Eden Coordinator of Tourism & Special Events Cindy Adams at 336-623-7789, ext. 3021 or visit ExploreEdenNC.com No animals, skateboards or bicycles allowed

❦ PAGE 4 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 Letters to the Editor do not necessarily represent the opinions of the editor/publisher. Letters received are personal opinions from private citizens in the area and must be signed by writer. Submissions should be no more than 300 words, longer only by permission. We reserve the right to refuse a letter for any reason and to edit for grammar and taste. The writer should include their address and phone number for verification purposes only. Address: Eden’s Own Journal • 519 S Van Buren, Suite C • Eden, NC 27288 or email: edens-own@embarqmail.com. • Fax to 336-627-9225.

Letter to the Editor, We hear so much talk from politicians and bureaucrats about doing business locally, but they don‚t seem to practice what they preach. The animal shelter is a good example. They are using split block for the exterior and it comes from out of state. The rationale is that it comes from instate dealers, but the jobs to produce this material do no benefit this county and maybe not even NC. The law requires that governmental projects must be put out for bids and each entity must accept the lowest bidder. Again, by law, requirements can be written into the specifications as to the materials used on the project and even give the standard for brick by number so that every brick company can be competitive. Pine Hall Brick is a local company, hiring local people and paying into our tax base. Yet they seem to be overlooked in most county projects. I’m sure they don’t mind competition, but they would probably like a chance to

be considered for county building projects.

Pine Hall has been generous within the county by giving good competitive prices on bids, giving pavers to schools, helping with the brick sculptures at the Reidsville‚s Farmers Market and the courthouse/jail complex, and donating all the brick to Rockingham Habitat for Humanity. Maybe the way this industry has been treated in Rockingham County is an example of why other industries hesitate to come to the county.

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Stanley, the commissioners have agreed to use the split block mentioned above. This shelter seems to be spending a lot of money on a fancy façade, which could be spent on the animals. In addition to the extra building expense, it will take a lot of tax money to maintain this facility. This is typical of much of the building going on in the county - beauty before function.

This committee is a great

one, with professionals, veterans and promoters, but no licensed general contractor. This seems to be the policy of county building projects. It seems a shame to lose out on the expertise of building professionals when tax money is involved.

Forrest Bray Citizen of the County

Letter To The Editor A word of thanks, Please accept my sincere thanks to everyone who helped to make the benefit for Penny Horsley a tremendous success. The newspapers, businesses that donated, th singing groups that donated their time, individuals that came to the benefit and gave so generously; but most of all for your prayers. Please continue to pray for Penny and her family.

Sincerely, Davis Lee Coordinator for the benefit held Sept. 5 at Holly Hills Christian Church.

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Letter to the Editor, On September 3, we had a general membership0 meeting of Will of the People at the Rockingham County Community College, 131 enthusiastic Americans attended and contributed approximateoly $600.00.

I don’t believe any other organization in Rockingham County can match that. It was a pleasure to look around the room seeing familiar faces and new faces and all expressing a willingness and eagerness to fight for our county, state and country. It was interesting to see that there were practically no “movers and shakers” present. That is strange since they are the ones who gained the most when we fgought the revaluation.

I am afraid that the movers and shakers are sitting home shaking so hard they can’t move. Maybe that is the way it will continue to be but they won’t be missed.

The people at the tea parties, the town meetings and our meetings are the kind of people who tore this country away from England and will save it now if it is possible to do so.

Very truly yours, Thomas S. Harrington, Chairman, Will of the People

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life POLLING PLACE SET IN COUNTY FOR TOBACCO REFERENDUM Submitted by Brenda Bryan Sutton, County Extension Director

Brenda Bryan Sutton, Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Director, said one polling place has been established in the county. The polling location is the Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Office at the Agriculture Building, 525 Hwy 65, Suite 200, Reidsville NC (the old Wentworth School). The Extension Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on November 19, 2009, for the referendum.

Cooperative Extension Director Sutton explained that the referendum is being held to let tobacco growers decide if they wish to continue the selfassessment program. This program has been in place since 1991, and the law requires that a new referendum be held every six years.

A 2/3 favorable vote will mean that growers are willing to continue to assess themselves to support tobacco research and education. The assessment is ten cents per hundred pounds of tobacco produced in North Carolina.

The check-off funds, about $300,000 annually, is collected at buying stations by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and then allocated by the NC Tobacco Research Commission to support research and extension projects for tobacco at NC State University. For more information on the referendum and projects funded by the check-off, please go to: http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/advan cement/09TobaccoReferendum. htm

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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 4 • May 2-3, 2010 Orange County Ext. Center Contact: Fletcher Barber, CED, 919-245-2050 Contact Lisa Gordon at 919-515-2956 for registration information. Workshop coordinators are Dr. Gary Bullen, Extension Associate, NCSU Department of Agricultural Economics and Dr. David Green, Department Extension Leader, NCSU Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences.

POETESS BUTLER HOLDS BOOK SIGNING EDEN -Stella Butler of Eden recently released her poetry book written for adults audiences only titled A Single Moment In Time, which addresses the often sensitive issues of love, betrayal, and desire.

A book signing will be held October 3, 2009 at the Piedmont Mall in Danville, Va. from 1pm - 3pm at the B. Dalton in the Mall.

Butler grew up in the backwoods of Chatham Virginia and now lives in Eden with her second husband.

She says that it was in Eden that she experience her deep inner awakening, which prompted her to begin writing.

Butlers sister will sing a love song before the signing and a live interview will be given in Martinsville on Star News.

The book, A Window Into My Mind, is carried on Amazon.com, Barnes and Nobles, Borders.com, and AuthorHouse.com.

THE REAL BUSINESS OF SUMMER WENTWORTH - While many teachers were enjoying a summer vacation, 21 instructors and educators from three states, including Debi Joyce, GATE Counselor for Rockingham Community College's Small Business Center, were learning and teaching at REAL Entrepreneurship Institutes in Blowing Rock. REAL stands for Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning. A nonprofit organization, REAL Entrepreneurship is dedicated to bringing entrepreneurship and small business creation to North Carolina. Through the intensive professional develop-

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DRBA - continued from page 3 Other interesting facts about these sections of the rivers are found in the Association's two new publications: Map 1 of "An Insider's Guide to the Smith River in Virginia and North Carolina," and Maps 47 -- 48 of "An Insider's Guide to the Dan River in North Carolina and Virginia." Both are available at www.danriver.org .

An added bonus of the outing will be the Association's observance of Mountains-to-Sea Trail Month. The 1,000-mile trail, which includes Rockingham County's rivers and some of its footpaths, crosses North Carolina from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks.

Participants are asked to meet at 10:00 a. m. at Three Rivers Outfitters, 413-B Church Street, Eden, NC. Please bring boat, life jacket, plenty of fluids, lunch, and work gloves. North Carolina Big Sweep will provide trash bags for the cleanup.

Although the trip is not technically demanding or hazardous, boaters will be asked to sign a waiver.

In addition, those who sign a separate waiver for NC Big Sweep and participate in recording the types and amounts of trash collected will be eligible for prize drawings provided by the Rockingham County Beautification Council.

Three Rivers Outfitters, 336-627-6215 or www.3-RO.com, will offer boat rentals and shuttle for the float.

To reach Three Rivers Outfitters, take NC 14 to Eden, North Carolina. Turn west on Meadow Road (NC 770/NC 700). Go through one traffic light at Stadium Drive. Cross the Smith River on Island Ford Bridge, enter the traffic circle, and immediately turn right into the parking lot.

All First Saturday Outings of the Dan River Basin Association are free and open to the public.

For more information, contact T Butler, 336-349-5727 or members@danriver.org.

Information about the Dan River Basin Association is available at www.danriver.org .

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Federal stimulus money will help the Reidsville Police Department strengthen its Community Policing program.

As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Reidsville Police Department has received a “COPS” Officer Grant for $278,472 to hire two full-time police officers to work in its Community Policing division.

These Police Neighborhood Resource Officers (PNROs) will focus on assignments to help carry out community initiatives and solve community problems identified both by crime analysis and local Neighborhood Watch groups.

The focus of these two officers will be on addressing problems such as speeding in residential areas, traffic safety, streetlevel drug sales, youth gang

activity in City parks and in neighborhoods, prostitution and other crime matters of interest to citizens. These officers will work towards long-term solutions to solve community issues.

This grant is instrumental in launching a new PNRO team that will be in operation in the coming months. Sergeant Tim Altizer and Officer Billy Gibson will be assigned to the Community Policing Division to cover these PNRO duties.

“Your PNRO can help you find the best solution to a problem so that your community will be a better, safer place,” said Captain Ronnie Ellison, who head’s the City’s Community Policing Division. “They can also help you start a Community Watch in your neighborhood and will be available to speak at Community Watch meetings.”

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Spray Methodist Wed’s - Morehead Hosp. Dining Room Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm ACOA - Adult Children of Alcoholics 6pm - every Thursday, Morehead Hosp. Downstairs Classroom Call Linda Bledsoe at 280-0496

MEETINGS & CLASSES CLASSES AND JOB SEEKER offered at Goodwill Industries of Central NC Community Resource Center of Reidsville. Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes, English as a 2nd Language. Introduction to Computers/Basic Computer & Keyboarding Class, Software for Career Development (HRD) Advanced Computer Class, Money Smart (HRD), Job Search Boot Camp, Resume Development, Free Computer/ Internet, phone and fax access for job search or educational purposes.

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

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

336-613-3171 or emial tthorne@triad.rr.com YOUTH MEETING - AGES 12 - 18 Dinner 6pm, Meetings Fridays 7pm Bethlehem United Methodist Church

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Off Hwy 14 - South of Eden YOGA CLASSES - Terri Lea, certified Yoga instructor at In Touch. Beginner & Intermediate Welcome - - 118-A Arbor Lane, Eden. 623-9138 to register EDEN - CITYHALL - EDEN ROOM Ongoing Classes Tues’ 8:30-9:45am or CB Hut - Boone Rd., Eden, Weds. 6pm-7:15pm $72 for 6 week session or $15 per class (must have min. number of students, class sizes limited, reg. early) REIDSVILLE Raymond James Fin. Services - Old Wilkerson Funeral Home Ongoing Classes , Monday nights - Limited space 6:00-7:15pm - $72 for 6 week session or $15 per class (must have min. number of students, class sizes limited, reg. early) TANG SOO DO KARATE classes ages 6 and up held each Tues & Thurs. at the Boone Road Comm.Center from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Instructor Chuck Garcia: 623-3971 WENTWORTH RUITAN CLUB Newly organized Ruitan Club meets 2nd Tuesday of each month. Welcoming any interested members. For info contact: Charles Boswell @ 336-342-4346 or Sharon Reynolds @ 336-613-0474 THE ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. Meets on Monday, October 12, 2009 at Rouse's Group Home, 5949 NC 135, Stoneville, NC at 5:30 p.m.

The public is invited to attend.

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

FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month

EDEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM RIBBON CUTTING On Saturday, September 19, at eleven o‚clock, Eden residents are invited to celebrate the fulfillment of a long-standing dream come true. The event is the ribbon-cutting at the Eden Historical Museum at 656 Washington Street. This event culminates two years of extensive researching, planning, designing and producing the permanent bays, or exhibit areas, which tell the history of Leaksville, Spray and Draper from prehistoric times to consolidation of the three towns in 1967.

Half of these bays, which cover the time period through 1900, are

completed.

All of this has been accomplished without any federal, state, county, or city funds. All donations have been provided by local businesses and individuals, or those with local connections.

Thousands of volunteer hours (principally by Melissa Whitten, Pat Whitten and Julie Ganis) haven been spent produc-

ing this museum, which will benefit all the residents of Eden. The caliber of the exhibits testifies to the excellence of the work put forth in this Herculean accomplishment.

After the grand opening, the museum will be open on Saturdays from 10:00 until 4:00.

6:30pm- 8:00pm, DSS Conf. Room.

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

GRIEFSHARE & DIVORCE CARE Support groups for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them or needing help healing from pain of separation or divorce. Every Mon. from 6:308:00pm, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Hwy., Eden.

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

EDEN’S WOMEN’S CLUB 3rd Thurs. of month - 7pm. Call 623-7290 for locations.

SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP meets at Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry St., Eden. Dinner, child care provided. Door prizes. Meeting sponsored by the Rock. Co. Partnership for Children, Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center, and Wal-Mart. Meetings are free.

Call Beverly at 342-9676 to register.

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

Participants must attend all 4 sessions.

ESL (English as a Second Language) Tutor Training

It’s A Girl!

Venus Michelle Hensley Shelton Born June 9th, 1977 Proud parents are Mike & Agnes Hensley.

Brothers are Shane & Duane Hensley

AVON Buy, Sell Avon, earn up to 50%.

Call Dreama at 589-9170

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Eden in action! R. L. Baker, Brian Jarvis and Billy Taylor of Eden Glass and Windshield replace the broCASCADE COMMUNITY CENTER ken windows at the future 3561 Huntington Trl. • Downtown Cascade, VA Rockingham Habitat ReStore Every Friday Night 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Cascade Express & Friends on The Boulevard at Irving September Roy Wilson & The 57 Express Avenue.

Bluegrass Band 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

The replacement was a October 17 - 2 Rivers Band - 7-10pm matching grant partnership Ron Gochenour, Danny Woods, Wayne Evans, Bobbie Slaughter between the Twin Rivers Concessions- Available Downtown Development The Best Wooden Dance Floor in the Area.

Commission and the affiliate.

FOOD - FUN - FELLOWSHIP - Where Friends Meet!

Working together in Eden for CALL: 434-685-7177 to Book our Building for your Events. www.angelfire.com/va/brband/cascade.html others!

This old photo is from the Francis Photography collection at the Eden Historical Musuem. They are as yet unidentified. If you think you know the location or who is in the photo please contact: edenhistoricalmuseum@yahoo.com.

You can write the museum at 656 Washington St., Eden, NC 27288 or call Julie Hampton Ganis at 336-623-3853.

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E vents Mon. and Thur., Oct. 19 and 22, 4-7 p.m.

Participants must attend both sessions and must have completed Adult Literacy Tutor Training.

For more information, call 627-0007 or view www.rcliteracyproject.org.

MEALS

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

E NTERTAINMENT

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

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

Sept. 22 - Plank Road Sept. 26 Young at Heart Sept. 29 - Open Jam for Everyone 7-10pm 2nd & 4th Saturday, 6pm covered dish, 7pm Heartstrings and feature band at 8:15pm.

Oct. 6, Leon Griffith & Friends 7pm

O T H E R S PECIAL E VENTS RED CROSS BLOODMOBILES Call 349-3434 for additional information.

All of the following are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • Sept. 18 - American Red Cross, 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville. 10am - 2:30pm • Sept. 19 - Ruffin Stacey Baptist Church 261 Estes Road, Ruffing - 10am - 2:30pm DOWNTOWN BICYCLE CRUISE Every Thursday, 7-8pm and Every Saturday 3:15pm Enjoy the company and a leisurely ride through historic Reidsville. All ages and all bicycles welcome. Meet at the SW Market St. parking lot, beside the Backstreet Buzz.

ROOK TOURNAMENT September 23rd & 30th at the Garden of Eden Senior Center.

Call 627-4711 to register.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY USED BOOKSTORE 103 2nd Avenue, Mayodan.

Proceeds benefit the Madison, Maoydan,

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and Stoneville Libraries. Prices from .25¢ $2.00. Over 7,000 books! Members of the Western RC Friends club can shop at 50% off! Hours Fridays 10-5 & Sat 10 -2 SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE STONEVILLE ELEMENTARY In Honor of Fedelity Bank’s 100th Anniversary Thru the end of Sept. bring your donations and supplies to Fedelity Bank at 103 S. Henry Street.

FREEDOM FISH FRY Rockingham County Repubilcan Party September 26, 5pm - Freedom Park Eden, NC - 121 Edgewood Rd. $10 per person / Kids Free September 26, 5pm - Freedom Park Eden, NC - 121 Edgewood Rd. $10 per person / Kids Free Meet our local candidates, music, and fellowship Learn more at www.rockgop.com CONCERT IN THE PARK Kiwanis Amphitheatre at Freedom Park, Eden September 26th the christian music band Uturn will perform. Concerts are free to the public. Bring your lawn chair and a friend and enjoy the music in the park.

MUSIC & DANCE Cascade Community Center 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, VA Every Friday Night 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Cascade Express & Friends September: Roy Wilson & The 57 Express - Bluegrass Band 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

October 17 - 2 Rivers Band - 7-10pm with: Ron Gochenour, Danny Woods, Wayne Evans, Bobbie Slaughter

Concessions- Available HOMECOMING FIRST CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 730 Church Street, Eden Sunday, September 20 morning worship followed by a carry in meal. Revival services will begin that evening at 7:00 p.m. and continue through September 23.

Youth Groups will be held September 19 at 6:30 p.m. with an ice cream social Pastor Dava Hensley, will be speaking for both Homecoming and Revival.

Special music, fellowship and refreshments. Call 627-7063 for further info.

Elree’s Sweet Shoppe Decorative Cakes, Pies & Sweet Snacks

6-2-S-W-E-E-T (336)-627-9338 323 B. E. Meadow Rd., Eden, NC

Order Early!

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CONCERT IN THE PARK Free concert in the Park Sat., Sept.r 26th from 6:30-8:30pm.

The Kiwanis Amphitheatre at Freedom Park, Eden Christian Music band Uturn.

Bring your chair and enjoy the music in the park.

Call 336-623-1114

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DIVORCE Care

Tell him or her about Divorce Care, a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced.

Call today for more infomration: 623-1114 Sponsored by Growing Oaks Community Church

BENEFIT CAR WASH The Leadership Book Club at Holmes Middle School is having a Car Wash on 9/26 from 9:00am - 12:00pm at O'Reilly's Auto on Kings Highway.

Minimum donation of $5 be given.

All proceeds will be used for field trips to colleges and supplies for the club.

• 12 Years Experience • Vet Recommended • Safe, Firm and Proper Handling techniques • Afternoon appointments Available • Convenient Location

ANNUAL MISSION’S FUNDRAISER Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Friday, Sept. 18 & Friday, October 2.

1891 Bethlehem Church Road, off Hwy. 14 South of Eden Saturday, October 3rd.

Outside Sale starts at 8a.m., Inside sale at

own • Br ing g Bag Beer aft • Dr huttle • S ice v Ser

SUNDAY Sports Day 9-Ball Tournament

THURSDAY Working Man’s Show DJ / Karaoke with Knightrider

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Someone You Know Is Hurting

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

Boone Road, Eden Featuring The City Limits Band Monday, September 28th from 7-10.

Come at 6:00 for line dance lessons. $5 per person.

WEDNESDAY Karaoke with Wendy Guests $2 Free Hot Wings!

for more information www.growingoaks.org

HOT DOG SALE! First Christian Church 211 Oakland Ave., Eden Friday, Sept. 25th., 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. $5.

N.C. BAPTIST MEDICAL / DENTAL VAN PANDEMIC FLU TALK October 24 - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Garden of Eden Senior Center, Eden concerning Pandemic Flu. Everyone invit- First Baptist Church. For anyone who cannot afford these services ed.

Tues., Sept. 29th, 10:00 until 11:00. otherwise. Call 623-9749 to Information will be provided by the reserve your appointment. Leave a American Red Cross. message with name, address, and phone number.

SENIOR DANCE AT THE CB HUT

MONDAY 8-Ball Tournament

GriefShare & Divorce Care groups meet every Monday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at GROWING OAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH 2270 Harrington Hwy, Eden, NC

GOSPEL SING First Assembly of God 1737 Harrington Hwy, Eden September 27 - 6pm featuring the Church Sisters.

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

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

by Mercy’s Promise, and Revival.

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

DAILY EVENTS

Grief Recovery Support Group

9am Breakfast available at 8a.m., and BBQ lunch 11a.m.

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

FRIDAY & SATURDAY Live Bands

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Monday-Thursday 7:00am - 6:00pm Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm Services By Appointment

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September 2009 18th & 19th Ted Dalton 25th & 26th - Out of Hand 27th - Poker Run for Debbie Helmholtz Call to Reserve Tables

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REIDSVILLE - September Free Thursday Concert Series On Thursdays September 24th at Chinqua Penn there will be FREE Admission!

6:009:00pm. Come enjoy a wonderful evening of live music, delicious cuisine, and award-winning wine as people have each Thursday in September at the historic Chinqua Penn Plantation and Vineyards in Reidsville, North Carolina.

This week's live performance will be by Michael Ken Bring a chair. Bring a friend.

Bring the family. Locally grown wines and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Food will also be available for purchase from locally owned and operated, "Mom's Kitchen & Catering". Please, no outside alcohol.

New Wine Chinqua Penn Vineyards recently released a new wine, the 2008 Chinqua Penn Viognier.

The French grape Viognier (pronounced V ohn yay) grows very well here. This dry, white wine is made with 100% Rockingham County fruit. Stop by Chinqua Penn and try this wine today.

Where To Buy In addition to the tasting room, Chinqua Penn Vineyards wines are available at: • Rockingham County Farmer's Market near Chinqua Penn • Lucky City on Scales Street in Downtown Reidsville • At Twin Oaks Grocery on Hwy 65 west of Wentworth Holiday Schedule Chinqua Penn Vineyards tasting room is open Wed - Sun from noon - 5pm.

You are subscribed to the Chinqua Penn Vineyards email list. As always, we promise not to sell or give to anyone your email address and you can unsubscribe at any time. If you know someone who would like to subscribe, they can subscribe here.

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

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

The ROCKINGHAM

County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued From Page 5 ment programs, attendees focus on ways to help others create small businesses and explore self-employment.

In REAL Entrepreneurship, students assess their own interests and skills, analyze the local community and economy, select promising business ideas based on their research, write comprehensive business plans for the ventures, and if they choose, open and operate the businesses they have created. These businesses are not simulations or school projects; they belong to the entrepreneurs that create them. The goals of REAL Entrepreneurship are to empower individuals, to promote experiential education, and to revitalize rural communities through the creation of businesses and jobs.

Joyce said the training was excellent. "I now have more tools to provide to our entrepreneurs and small business owners," she said. "Those attending my classes will receive handson experience in all parts of their business development. I'm excited. I can't wait for the next class to start!"

Joyce and RCC Small Business Center will include REAL program modules in the How To Start and/or Stay in Business class on Sept. 14.

Classes will be held in the Advanced Technologies building in room 105. For more information, call at 342-4261 Ext. 2349 for Debi Joyce or Ext. 2316 for Cathy Wheeler, RCC's Small Business Center director.

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION REPORT TO THE PEOPLE LUNCHEON Brenda Sutton, County Extension Director, announces the Rockingham County Cooperative Exension 2009 Report To The People luncheon is September 28th at noon.

Luncheon will be held at the Rockingham County Extension Office (Agricultural Building).

525 NC Hwy. 65 Reidsville, NC 27288.

This program provides not only an overview of the programs and services offered by Cooperative Extension, but is also highlights many of the year’s successes.

The meeting will feature details and announcement of the opening of Rockingham County Volunteer Center at the Cooperative Extension office.

All are welcome! Lunch will be provided.Please contact melissa Lynch, Cooperative Extension Administrative Secretary at (336) 349-8230 by September 21st to reserve your spot or for more information.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 9 ❦ The ROCKINGHAM

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County Star PARTICIPATE IN EDEN Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued From Page 8 "A GREAT EVENING" TO HONOR GREAT SERVICE WENTWORTH - For the twelfth annual “Evening of Recognition,” a gala event sponsored by the Rockingham Community College Foundation, tea will serve as a prominent feature.

The annual event is held to recognize those who have given unselfishly to Rockingham Community College and this year's theme is "A Great Evening in Great Britain." The event will be held on Thursday, October 1 at Pennrose Park Country Club in Reidsville.

This year's honorees are Jeanne T. Stanley of Reidsville, who is receiving the “Friend of RCC” award, and Subway of Rockingham County has been named the recipient of the group's “Corporate Benefactor Award.”

In keeping with the Great Britain theme, foundation supporters will enjoy bagpiper J.V. Hudson and a chance to purchase special tea bags that may produce a cup of luck as well as a great cup of tea. Lucky tea bag owners will win prizes including a Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse gift certificate, a stay at Greensboro's O'Henry Hotel, Carolina-Duke football tickets and more.

Proceeds will directly benefit the foundation’s grant program that funds student, campus and community projects.

The evening's events will take place in settings reminiscent of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England. A social hour and dinner will be held at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively, followed by the presentation of awards. Black tie/kilt is optional.

Tickets to the event are $50 per person. Gold Sponsor packages for the evening are $500 and Silver Sponsor packages are available for $250.

For more information on the RCC Foundation Gala or to secure tickets, call the Foundation's executive director, Gaye Clifton at 342-4261, ext.

2201.

HOME SPUN MUSIC FESTIVAL EDEN -A fundraiser for the Eden Preservation Society.

Proceeds will be used for the upkeep and maintenance of the

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YMCA ACTIVITES Activate America’s initiative called “America on the Move” is a national nonprofit foundation helping individuals, families and communities make positive changes to improve their health and quality of life. The Foundation’s research shows that by making just a few small changes in daily routines, including increasing the number of steps taken each day by 2000 and reducing 100 calories from daily diets, Americans can control the obesity epidemic plaguing our country. September 20 – 27, has been designated as American on the Move Week in 2009.

With this in mind, the Eden Family YMCA is encouraging the community to “get moving” and the doors are open for participation in fitness classes and scheduled free events to take place throughout the week. The Lifeline Screening on Thursday

involves a cost and pre-registration. The public is invited to participate in these activities. The participant will be asked to track their steps on the appropriate form, using the activity conversion chart. Ask the Member Services Representative for the America on the Move tracking form.

Each class or event participant will be entered into a daily drawing for a chance to win a onemonth family membership. The membership must be redeemed by a new member. It will not apply to existing memberships. If a member’s name is drawn, the member may redeem the prize for a family member or friend.

Call the Eden YMCA (6278496) or visit the website (edenymca.org) for a list all our fitness classes, descriptions and times. The following special events are free to members and the public during America on the Move week.

Eden YMCA Activities 1:30 pm Scavenger Hunt 2:00 pm Family Fun Run

Sunday, Sept 20

Monday, Sept 21

7:00 am 5:00 pm

Healthy Breakfast Mini Triathalon

Tuesday, Sept 22

10:00 am 5:30 pm

Prayer Walk Kickball

Wednesday, Sept 23

by appoint Lifeline Screening (call 1-800-324-1851 to pre-register) * 4 tests for $139 All day Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, Sept 24

9:30 am 6:30 pm

Walking race Nutrition Walk through grocery store

Friday, Sept 25

5:30 pm

Family night and Kickball

Saturday, Sept 26

9:00 am

Aerobathon (stretch, cardio weights, ZUMBA, spinning) and mini- triathalon

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Rent based on income. Rental assistance when available.

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

The rent is based on income.

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

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DEMOCRATS APPLAUD USE OF STIMULUS MONEY TO BUILD DOUGLASS ELEMENTARY Federal stimulus helps communities build, renovate and repair public schools EDEN - Democratic state law- ments, which allows the school tional opportunities for children, makers Rep. Nelson Cole and system to save money by only makes it all worth it.”

Sen. Linda Garrou applauded repaying the loan principal.

In addition to helping today the use of federal stimulus Rockingham County school schools, the Recovery Act is funds to build a new Douglass officials have already begun expected to create or save 8,600 Elementary School to replace the design work on the new Douglass jobs in the area. historic former all-black school Elementary site. Participating in “It is great to see that North in Rockingham County. the program would enable con- Carolina is getting its fair share County school officials are struction to start as early as of stimulus money in order to put seeking state approval to sell March. our citizens back to work and $12.4 million in no-interest “Our state budget coupled keep our state moving in the right bonds available through the with federal stimulus money direction during these tough Qualified School Construction enabled us to protect the class- times,” Cole said.

Bonds Program to finance the room even during these economFor more information on the project. ic times,” Garrou said. “We knew federal stimulus’ impact on North Part of the 2009 American that we had to make tough deci- Carolina, go to www.ncrecovRecovery and Reinvestment Act, sions to protect the integrity of ery.gov. the program authorizes bond our public education system. But Paid for by the North Carolina Democratic Party www.ncdp.org. Not authorized by any holders to receive federal tax knowing we have an opportunity candidate or candidate committee. credits in lieu of interest pay- such as this, to improve educa- Contributions are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.

MILLERCOORS EDEN BREWERY AND DRBA TEAM UP FOR WATER STEWARDSHIP EDEN -(Sept. 9, 2009) – MillerCoors and the Dan River Basin Association joined forces this month in celebration of MillerCoors first annual Water Stewardship Month. A group of employees from the MillerCoors Eden brewery volunteered their time to restore the river’s forest buffer at the new Island Ford Landing at the Smith River Greenway.

As a leading brewer, MillerCoors understands the importance of protecting and conserving our nation’s water supply, as well as investing in its local brewery communities. A team of nearly 50 employee volunteers were on-site to plant trees along the walkway to the river to help control erosion and protect the river from runoff.

This September during Water Stewardship Month, MillerCoors is placing special emphasis on its local water resources. The Eden brewery has a long history with the Dan River Basin Association, as one of the original supporters of the organization. In the past years, the brewery has partnered with the Association on water quality projects and heritage preservation.

About The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) The Dan River Basin Association preserves and promotes the natural and cultural resources of the Dan River Basin through stewardship, recreation and education. It envisions an economically vibrant bi-state community with a regional identity, where people enjoy easy access to healthy rivers, parks, trails and heritage attractions. The Association works to: preserve the

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THIS IS ONLY A PARTIAL LIST, CHECK THE NEXT EDEN’S OWN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY STAR FOR ADDITIONAL LISTINGS! American Cancer Society Bree Myers Triad Administrative Resource Center 4-A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27404 336-273-2102

Horticulture Society of Rockingham County Rockingham Community College NC 65, Wentworth, NC 27375 Dwight Talley 336-342-4261

American Red Cross of Rockingham County Jana Nowell 3692 NC Highway 14, Reidsville, NC 27320 336-349-3434 FAX: 336-349-3436

Kiwanis of Eden Kathy Page 1126 Manning St., Eden, NC 27288 623-3520

Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center Jeff North 804 Cedar Lane, Reidsville, NC 27320 349-9445 or 634-0110 jeff_north@ncsu.edi or www.bjpenn4h.org

Leaksville-Spray History Club Carol Melvin, President Eden, NC 27288 623-9228

Caregivers of Rockingham County Deborah Maryland PO Box 1080, 219 S. Scales Street Reidsville, NC 27323-1080 336-361-0970 Center for Active Retirement Rockingham Community College Ruth Mitchell NC 65, Wentworth, NC 27375 336-342-4261, Ext. 2163 Dan River Basin Association Katherine Mull 413 Church Street, Ste.401,Eden, NC 27288-3243 627-6270 FAX: 627-6206 kmull@danriver.org. or www.danriver.org Eden Boys & Girls Club Amy Nalley 1026 Harris St. PO Box 4628, Eden, NC 27288 336-627-7960 Eden Lunch Lion’s Club Bill Moore 613 Liveoak Road, Reidsville, NC 27320 336-349-8363 Eden Preservation Society Mrs. Marianne Aiken, President 700 Riverside Dr., Eden, NC 27288 336-627-0375 Eden YMCA Barry Mabe 301 Kennedy St., Eden, NC 27288 336-623-8496 Eden Y’s Men Jim Huffman 117 Taft St., Eden, NC 27288 336-623-9493

Garden of Eden Senior Citizens Club Carla Huffman 508 Orchard Dr., Eden, NC 27288 627-4711 Help, Inc. PO Box 16, Wentworth, NC 27375 336-342-3331

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March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation 500 West Fourth Street, Suite 100 Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336-723-4386 or 1-800-443-4093

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Naturalists Club of Rockingham County Mike Vaughn Wentworth, NC 27375 - 336-342-0438

Fine Dining : Lounge specials daily. Full Service Catering

Weekday Country Buffet 11-8 p.m. - $5.95

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REMMSCO Homes PO Box 1121, Reidsville, NC 27323-1121 336-342-9504 (Woman’s dorm) 336-342-4045 (Men’s dorm) Rockingham County Amateur Radio (RATTS) Jim Bonsteel 336-342-5614 or www.ratts.org Rockingham County Arts Council Membership open to all Rockingham County Residents PO Box 83, Wentworth, NC 27375 336-349-4039

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Tarheel Triad Girl Scout Council 612 Business Park Dr., Eden, NC 27288 336-627-5707 United Way of Rockingham County Rick Hurley PO Box 317, 335 County Home Rd., Wentworth, NC 27375 336-342-7768 FAX: 336-342-7736 Call 211 for Health & Human Services 24 hours a day / 7 days a week or log on to www.unitedway211.com Veterans Services PO Box 53, Wentworth, NC 27375 336-342-8835

THE WRIGHT COMPANY 336-623-8481 AFTER HOURS 336-627-1569 222 E. Meadow Road Eden, N.C.

Head Start 119 N Scales St., Reidsville, NC 27320 336-349-4762 Hospice of Rockingham County 2150 NC 65, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375 336-427-9022 or hosprc@nethpath-rc.net

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Municipal Candidate Filing 2009 Board of Elections, Rockingham County NC Effective Noon 8/21/09

CITY OF EDEN Mayor (1 seat) John Grogan 342 Maplewood Dr. Eden 623-8682 • Age 74 •

Mickey Silvers 702 W Academy St., Madison 548-2990 • Age 58

Councilman - Ward 3 (1 Seat) Gene Hagood 114 N. Oakland Ave. Eden • 623-6826 • Age 62 Councilman - Ward 4 (1 Seat) Jerry Epps PO Box 4055, Eden 627-0618 • Age 70

Alderman (3 Seats) Arthur Gwaltney 416 Oak St., Madison 427-5900 • Age 69 Charles Mann 105 W. Academy St. Madison 949-4497 • Age 41 D.R. (Bubba) Stewart P.O. Box 15, Madison 427-4464 • Age 58 Janice Richardson Tate 900 Parkway Ave., Madison 427-4458 • Age 64

Councilman - Ward 5 (1 Seat) Darryl G. Carter 334 Sunset Dr., Eden 623-5809 • Age 53

Justin Terrell 311 Dahl St., Madison 347-8191 • Age 26

TOWN OF MADISON Mayor (1 Seat) Christopher Phillips 127 E. Murphy St., Madison 394-2197 • Age 40

TOWN OF MAYODAN Mayor (1 Seat) Dwight Lake 203 N. Eighth Ave., Mayodan 427-4432 • Age 55

Councilman (2 Seats) Andrew (Buddy) Martin 1202 Roach St., Mayodan 548-6906 • Age 70 Timothy L. Simpson 1312 Roach St, Mayodan 548-1250 • Age 58 CITY OF REIDSVILLE Mayor Chuck Faint 1112 Fillman Dr., Reidsville 349-4664 • Age 45 James K. Festerman 1201 Benton Ln., Reidsville 349-6146 • Age 67 Donald L. Gorham 285 Pennsylvania Ave., Reidsville 349-8502 • Age 56 Councilman At Large - 2 Seats Tom Balsley 713 Country Club Dr., Reidsville 349-3638 • Age 65

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Roger Hayes 211 S. Scales St., Reidsville 634-1161 • Age 63 Caldwell (Bubba) Hobbs, III 504 Lawndale Dr., Reidsville 342-3091 • Age 61 Richard Johnson 2214 S. Scales St., Reidsville 552-9764 • Age 36 Terresia Scoble 515 Coleman St., Reidsville 634-0313 • Age 54 Jeffrey Sykes 718 Summit Ave., Reidsville 552-7339 • Age 38 8/21/2009 TOWN OF STONEVILLE Mayor (1 Seat) Robert E. Stowe 327 Bryan St., Stoneville 573-7046 • Age 49 Rex Tuggle PO Box 293, Stoneville 573-9279 • Age 65 Councilman (5 Seats) Ricky Craddock 102 Vernon St., Stoneville 573-9109 • Age 55 Eugene G. DeMoss 200 Forrest St., Stoneville 573-9344 • Age 71 Johnny Ray Farmer 104 Pine Cone Dr., Stoneville 573-4261 • Age 48 Jodi Lester 200 Lee St., Stoneville 573-1308 • Age 35 Jerry W. Odell PO Box 762, Stoneville 573-3453 • Age 64 James (Gen) Scales PO Box 251, Stoneville 573-3147 • Age 79 Glynda Shelton 115 Gerry St., Stoneville 573-9343 • Age 65

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TOWN OF WENTWORTH Councilman - (2 Seats) Robert P. Aswell, Sr. 586 NC 65, Reidsville 342-1001 • Age 67 Iris S. Powell PO Box 6, Wentworth 349-7958 • Age 86

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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from page 11 Park and the historic Morehead Mill wall. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, 4:00pm - until 6:00pm at Governor Morehead Park on Church Street, Eden, NC (at intersection of Morgan Rd).

Admission: $5.00 per person.

Bring a chair and picnic for an afternoon of entertainment!

Performers scheduled are: Chords 'N Strings with Bill Rakes, John Colley, The Harts (Bret & Tina), Anthony Hearn, Morehead High School Choral Ensemble, Keith Sigmon, Dave & Jesse Smathers, and Steve Turman and the Dusty Ridge Group.

In case of rain, the event will be held at Leaksville United Methodist Church (603 Henry Street, Eden). If you have questions, call John Burton at (336) 349-6910 or email: edenpreservationsociety@yahoo.com, Website: www.edenpreservation.org.

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REIDSVILLE - “Meet me at the Square” was held on Saturday, September 12, in downtown Reidsville.

This all new event at Market Square featured local artists with items ranging from pottery, painting, jewelry, sculpture, weaving and much more.

Local wineries were on hand to sample and sell their wines. Jazz and blues music was provided all afternoon and included, The Not Dead Blues Band, Treated and Released and Veronica’s Secret Blues Band, all with Veronica Jones emceeing.

“ArtiFair” was set up for the kids to create!

ArtiFair is a great opportunity for the kids to come and paint, make jewelry and use their creative talents!

Eden Chamber Member and Community Events September Calendar September 18 & 19 Riverfest - Downtown Washington St. September 23 Humana Lunch and Learn Hosted by Roger Ward at the Eden Chamber of Commerce Noon to 1.For information or reservations, call Roger Ward at 1-800-319-8916 September 27 Home Spun Music Festival 4:00pm - until ?

Governor Morehead Park on Church Street, Eden, NC 27288 (at intersection of Morgan Rd).

Admission: $5.00 per person.

September 27 Triad’s Premiere Screening of Mandie and the Secret Tunnel Carolina Theatre, Greensboro – 4:00 pm September 28 The Barry L. Joyce “Kicking Cancer” Challenge Golf Tourney October Calendar October 1 Reidsville Chamber of Commerce - Business Showcase

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BULLINS LIONS CLUB SPEAKER Captain Abner Bullins of the Rockingham County Sheriff's Department was the Guest Speaker for the Eden Lions Club on Thursday, September 3rd.

Bullins talked about the employees that the Sheriff's Dept. employs as well as some of the things that keep them busy. The Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday each month at the Whistle Jacket Restaurant at 12:00 noon. The Lions Club is now recruiting new members.

For additional inform a t i o n please contact Terry Vernon at 623-7630, Bill Moore Bullins at 349-8683, A n d y McBride at 623-4453, Bill Smith at 623-9673 or Al Pena at 6232253.

WALK ACROSS AMERICA CHONQUER CHIARI On September 26th there will be a Walk for the cure of Chiari Malformation, a serious neurological disorder affecting 300,000 people in the U.S. This local walk , locally special on one particular Eden family, will begin at Chinqua Penn Hiking Trial in Reidsville.

Registration begins at 9am and 10:30am.

The Conquer Chiari Walk Across America is a series of local awareness and fundraising walks held across the country on the same day. Join us on this special day and hel pthe thousands of families struggling with this terrible disease. All proceeds will be used to fund Chiari research.

Participation is free. T-shirts will be provided for pre-registered walers with a minimum donation of $25. For mor information, to registe4r as a walker,

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or to sponsor a walker, contact Cameron at (336) 348-1623 or camerongardner@gbellsouth.net. or visit www.conquerchairi.org.

Conquer Chiari, known formally as the C&S Patient Education Founation is a Pennsylvania 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicatied to improving he experiences and outcomes of Chiari patients thorugh education, awareness and research.

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The Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center in Eden was presented with a check for $1,700 from the Home Savings Bank Charitable Endowment. Left to right in front row: Peggy Gann, Jonathan Jobe, Gail Evans-Jones, Executive Director of the Pregnancy Center, Lisa Powers, RN, Kathy Page, Treasurer. Back Row Tommy Flynt, Andy Meeks, Ed Gunn and Jimmy Wright.

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Kimberly Shea Norris Memorial Scholarship Fund Jonathan Jobe, President of Home Savings Bank (4th from left), presents Home Savings Bank Charitable Endowment grant check to Jay Stephens, Chairperson of Board of Directors, Rockingham County Literacy Project (3rd from left). Also pictured are Charitable Endowment Board members Ed Gunn, Jimmy Wright, and Andy Meeks, and Literacy Project Executive Director Jean Light Kinyon.

LITERACY PROGRAM RECEIVES GRANT FROM HOME SAVINGS BANK CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT The Rockingham County Literacy Project has received a grant from Home Savings Bank Charitable Endowment, a component fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation. The $8,500 grant will be used for operating expenses for the Literacy Project, which uses volunteer tutors to help the adults of Rockingham County learn how to read, write, speak English, or do basic math. Tutors may also help individuals prepare for their GED tests or work on basic job skills.

The Home Savings Bank Charitable Endowment makes grants to charitable 501(c)(3) organizations operating programs in the Home Savings Bank geo-

graphic service area. It is a priority of the Endowment to fund projects that promote cooperation and collaboration among the citizens of this area, and the organizations their citizens support, without duplication of services.

During its first two grant cycles, the Endowment has awarded grants totaling $150,820 to 10 organizations. Interested organizations may contact Home Savings Bank Vice President Peggy Gammon at e-mail peggy.gammon@hometrustbanking.com or at 336-627-6102.

Jonathan Jobe, President of Home Savings Bank, states "The Home Savings Bank Charitable Endowment is happy to help support the great work the

Rockingham County Literacy Project does to help the adults of Rockingham County."

For more information about the Rockingham County Literacy Project, contact Executive Director Jean Light Kinyon at 336-627-0007, or visit their website at www.rcliteracyproject.org.

Donations are currently being accepted for the foundation of a scholarship fund in honor of Kimberly Shea Norris.

Kimberly is the daughter of Robin Dean Ellis and Glenn Ellis of Ruffin, NC, and Ricky Wayne Norris of Smith Mt. Lake, Va. She passed away at Moses Cone Hospital on June 2, 2009 as the result of an automobile accident. Kimberly was Donations can be mailed to: a 2009 graduating honor student KSN Memorial and varsity cheerleader at Scholarship Fund Morehead High School. c/o Robin Dean Ellis This scholarship will be presented 830 Goose Pond Road to a graduating senior at Ruffin, NC 27326 Morehead High School in May 2010.

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Anniversary Celebration On September 20, The Church of The Epiphany will celebrate its 165th Birthday with a coverd dish Luncheon following the 11 a.m. service. Church members please plan to attend and make this a grand celebration!

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WENTWORTH - The Will of the People, a non-partisan group of citizens concerned with government spending, held a general membership meeting at the Whitcomb Center at RCC on September 3. With the Gadsden flag as a backdrop, attorney Thomas Harrington spoke to an enthusiastic crowd of more than 130 people.

Harrington addressed concerns for the direction that this country is being led and discussed several ways that local citizens can respond. His list included citizen attendance at County Commissioners’ meetings, suggesting to the Commissioners that the public be

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allowed input at every meeting, courthouse complex and a fancy that they set more appropriate library. They also feel that this is times for meetings, and that the a time for government to stop printed agendas actually state the gambling with taxpayer money issues being and to stop their spendaddressed. He also thrift ways. discussed that having The group will work at a more united front improving their ability would cause the to communicate with Commissioners to pay the county citizens and closer attention to the to that end, a group will requests of citizens. be formed which will The group feels include representatives that Rockingham from all areas of the Harrington County has one of the county. Anyone interhighest unemployment rates in ested in more information or the state and this is not the time to interested in joining the group go forward with expensive pro- can contact Attorney Harrington jects including the horse farm, at his Eden office. the elaborate dog pound, the

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A photo taken at the grand opening of Fun-Time Auction Gallery located at 147 N Fieldcrest Rd in Eden(Draper). The aucton opened on Friday September 4th. The doors will open at 6:00 pm sale starts at 7:00, every Friday and Saturday night with various sellers. So come out and join the Fun! Pictured from left to right: back row: David Page, Gibbie Walker, Bill Carter, J.R. Whitt,front row: Faye Page,Susan Daniel, Ann Pyron, Jean Walker

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 17 ❦ Students turned out in record numbers and clogged the hallways outside of the S t u d e n t Development office during the last days of fall registration at RCC.

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ENROLLMENT STATS STORY AT RCC WENTWORTH - A glaring indication of the times is a five year look at the total enrollment at Rockingham Community College. From 2005 to 2008, enrollment increased from 2,073 to 2,187 – 115 additional students over a four year span. But this year, enrollment leaped to over 2,600, more than a 20 percent jump. Due to students who can still enroll in minimester and late start classes, that number is expected to rise.

The paradox for these new, returning and continuing students is that the deep recession which has sent unprecedented numbers seeking a lower cost education and/or retraining, has also gouged a big hole in the college’s budget.

In 2008, North Carolina community colleges suffered an 11 percent cut in an already lean budget. RCC stayed within its budget through in-house and state imposed savings devices – limiting travel and purchasing, freezing vacant positions, furloughing employees and freezing equipment funds.

When the 2009-10 state budget was recently released, the community college system happily noted it received a 4.7 increase.

But 10 days after signing the budget, Governor Beverly Purdue asked state agencies and departments to return five percent of their allocated funds.

“We now find ourselves working with less than we did last year,” said RCC President, Dr. Robert Keys. “But we’ll handle it by keeping vacant personnel positions open and hiring additional

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part-time faculty.”

While some colleges in the nation are handling budget concerns by limiting or considering limiting enrollment, Keys is not.

“I made a strong commitment to never turn anyone away who seeks an education,” he said.

“We have done everything to keep that from happening. We have added minimester, late start and remedial courses. Limiting enrollment is the absolute last resort.”

In North Carolina, the double whammy of educating more people with decreased funding also resulted in an eight dollar per credit hour increase in tuition.

For Corrie Tetterton of Eden, the increase translated to an additional $128 this semester.

“It’s been tight,” said the 21year-old. “I work and go to school so that doesn’t leave much time for social activities, but money is a factor, too. I can’t go to the movies or out to eat or drop a lot of cash shopping because I don’t have it.”

Tetterton has no dependents which makes her financial situation manageable. Others, however, find themselves in a sticky situation. They need an education to get a job in today’s market, but they need work to support their families. That may explain the 47 percent increase in those seeking certificates, as opposed to diplomas or degrees which typically lead to better paying jobs, but require more time to earn.

The emerging trend to be trained quickly for jobs, has brought national attention to community colleges. In turn, community

colleges have caught the attention of Washington. Today, a proposal sits in Congress to educate by 2020 an additional five million adults who are seeking an associate degree. Called the American Graduation Initiative, the $1.2 billion plan has the backing of the American Association of Community Colleges.

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

Meeting of “Will of the People” RCC - Sept. 3, 2009 “Will of the People” is a loosely organized group of county individuals composed of anyone who is interested. This meeting had a turnout of 130-140 people. Tom Harrington, an Eden Attorney, was in charge. He talked about changes needed in county, state and federal government, which seemed to be more on changing politicians.

Complaints were heard that citizens are not heard at County Commissioners meetings. This also happened at this meeting which I thought this was to be an open forum, not a planning meeting.

The plan is to divide the county into four quadrants, with one representative from each quadrant and another person in charge, making a total of five.

Mr. Harrington suggested limiting the number to five, as too many voices may cause delays.

It was emphasized that they want Democrats and Republicans in this organization, yet seems to be dominated by one party.

As Mr. Harrington went on to speak about the national government. I personally think we should stick with local government issues where we may have more influence. State and national representatives don’t seem to be as accessible to our calls and our only alternative is to vote them in or out. I feels that at least with local government we can look them in the eye and sometimes we are lucky enough that they will talk with us. During the last campaign, candidates promised that they would hold community meetings, but they have become so involved in commissioners meetings and various committee meetings that it seems this has fallen by the wayside.

Because of the demands on their time, they also have turned most of the real decision-making over to the county manager and his staff.

Courthouse & Jail Building Committee - August 2, 2009 This meeting was held to allow the committee to look at the interior finishes of the building. The finishes look great.

There was also an update on the time schedule, which is looking good. Mr. Smith and others discussed the transition from the old courthouse to the new. This will be a major move, but hopefully it

will go smoothly. Plans to use existing furniture where possible have been discussed throughout the process. This will be done in order to save money.

The architect expounded on what a great facility we are building.

Commissioner Stanley talked about the building being LEEDS certified and stated that this building would be the finest in the area. He expects people to come to the county to see this building, plus he expects it to be an attraction to draw industry to our county.

County Commissioners Meeting - Sept. 8, 2009 Only two items were on the agenda for this meeting. First was the study that was done on space needs for the county, which included existing buildings and those in the planning stage. Mr. Walter Teague, TFF Architects and Planners, performed the study.

Listed below are the projects that were considered: Building Assessment Category Phase I • Old 911 Center Moderate/Minor Renovation w/Site Work • A&E Building Refurb.

• Business Tech. Center Moderate Renovation/ Refurbishment • Mental Health - Refurbishment • Child & Family Mental Health Services - Refurbishment • Governmental Center Moderate/Minor Renovation/Refurbishment Phase II • A&E Building - Major Renov.

• Courthouse Expansion Major/Moderate Renovation w/Site Work • Original Courthouse (Museum) Major Renovation w/Site Work • Courthouse Expansion Refurb.

• Jail (Central Services) Minor Renovation/Refurb./Move-in • Original Courthouse Major Renovation • Governmental Center-1st Floor Major/Minor Renovation • Governmental Center-2nd Floor Moderate/Minor Renovation/Refurbishment • Old Jail (Arts Council) Expansion/Moderate Renovation/Demolition Remember, this is only a study, but estimated cost is $11,711,669. The study itself cost $80,000. No action was taken and the study was put on hold until money is available.

The second item on the agenda was an ordinance covering minimum housing standards.

This was a deep and legal document. Action on it was delayed until further study could be done.

Mr. Stanley had some concerns and felt it needed more research.

Animal Shelter Building Committee Meeting Sept. 8, 2009 Funding for the building was approved. Paper from USDA is being processed and should take approximately 2 weeks or more.

Commissioner Kallam told the committee that he had talked with another contractor and this contractor stated that the building could be built for $800,000 less than the estimate. No comment was made after his observation, only a dead silence followed it.

Whenever an architect designs a building, he is free to do as he chooses and the higher the cost of the building, the more he makes.

Having someone on the committee with experience in building could detect potential problems and also control costs.

Discussion was held about the use of split block on the exterior of the building. This block is not a local product, but it was mentioned that a dealer in the county could sell the block.

However, labor on this product is from another county and possibly even another state, which does not benefit Rockingham County.

If Pine Hall brick is asked to donate anything to this project, I wonder what they will say? An additional problem with the split block is that it needs a sealant, which will need replacing about every three years. There was also a discussion about keeping costs down, but no action was taken so on we go with $$$$$.

Some donor has given a hydro-bath massage for dogs, something that vibrates the dog while being bathed. This is supposed to relieve stress for the dogs. Some individuals present suggested that they might like to use it to relieve their stress! Why not?

Another donor gave $50,000, but I did not find out who the donor is, nor could I find out how much has been raised to date for this project. It has been difficult to get a lot of information from t he committee, even the minutes of some of their meetings.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 19 ❦

STONEVILLE FALL FESTIVAL Downtown Stoneville • Sponsored By Stoneville Rotary Club and the local Downtown Merchants 8th Annual Stoneville Rotary Fall Festival Saturday, September 26th, 2009 Schedule of Events Beginning at 9am 9:00 Stoneville Rotary Baby Contest 10:00 Hubert Lawson and the Bluegrass Country Boys 11:00 Priscilla Gray 12:00 Western Rockingham Jr. Service League Hot dog eating contest 1:00 Karions Karaoke Featuring April Tuggle Smith 2:30 The Impacts 4:00 Radio Flyer it interesting and worthwhile to club in Rockingham County.

Stoneville Rotary Club The Stoneville Rotary Club the community. Funds generated The club has been meeting was organized by a group of local from Fall Festival are used for at Debbie’s Restaurant since the businessmen on March 18, 1943. such items as dictionaries and mid 1970’s. For many years we Charter night was on April 8, monetary gifts to the elementary met at 6:30 but a few years ago 1943 and the club received school. In th past we have had our meeting time was changed to Charter Number 5590. There over 75 vendors. Activities for 6:00 p.m. Our oldest member has were sixteen charter members. young old are available and there been a member for over 55 years As the club is now in its 66th are several musical groups who and we now have children of foryear, it is the youngest Rotary perform throughout the day. A mer members working as did Club in the county. It is proud of Baby Contest has been very pop- their fathers some years earlier. its reputation and has always ular for the past few years as is We hope to continue to serve the been a good neighbor. It has par- our regular Bingo and also, Cow people of Stoneville for many ticipated in or led in many Bingo. Many other organizations years to come. endeavors to better the communi- in the county such as McMichael ty. A few of the things that the High School and Camp Carefree Rotary has accomplished in the are recipients of our Fall Festival Stoneville Community are : funds.

Improvement and beautifiAnother project is the cation of the town cemetery Hickman - Mitchell Scholarship Erection of the first street which was established after the markers in town tornado. Funds from Stoneville Aiding and assisting the Boy Rotary Club Scholarship which Scout Troop for many years had been in existence for several Leading a drive to plant the years were used to start this many Bradford Pear Trees scholarship. Relay for Life and around town and at Stoneville the RCC Foundation Drive are Elementary School both important to us as we have Leading the movement to participated in these for many secure a new library building in years. town In 1987, Rotary The club helped to secure a International began admitting new highway from Stoneville to ladies to Rotary. This was a giant Sandy Ridge in the 1960’s so step forward, especially for our farmers in western Rockingham club. We have had several female and eastern Stokes County would members since that time who have a quick and easier access to have contributed greatly to the markets accomplishments of the club.

In recent years, the club has One accomplishment that erected a stage that is used by dif- the club is proud of is the fact that ferent groups for various events. in 2003, our club became a 100% For many years the club partici- Paul Harris Club. This means that pated in the annual Fall Festival each member at that time had and when the Merchants contributed $1,000 to the Paul Association was disbanded eight Harris Fellowship. This shows years ago, the club stepped up that our members are very dediand took over the sponsorship of cated to Rotary. At that time, the festival. This is an important only 416 clubs over 32,000 clubs time in our Rotary year and our worldwide had attained this stamembers work very hard to make tus. Our club was the first 100%

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For The Fun Of It THE COLONEL

A HYMN FOR EVERYONE

Having just moved into his new office, a pompous new colonel was sitting at his desk when an airman knocked on the door. The colonel quickly picked up the phone, told the airman to enter, then said into the phone, "Yes, General, I'll be seeing him this afternoon and I'll pass along your message. In the meantime, thank you for your good wishes, sir."

Feeling he had sufficiently impressed the young enlisted man, he asked, "What do you want?"

"Nothing important, sir," the airman replied, "I'm just here to hook up your telephone."

When you go to Church this weekend be sure to smile as you go through your Hymnals!

Dentist's Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crown Him with Many Crowns Weatherman's Hymn . . . . . . .There Shall Be Showers of Blessings Contractor's Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Church's One Foundation The Tailor's Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holy, Holy, Holy The Golfer's Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . .There's a Green Hill Far Away The Politician's Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Standing on the Promises Optometrist's Hymn . . . . . . . . . . .Open My Eyes That I Might See The IRS Agent's Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I Surrender All The Gossip's Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pass It On The Electrician's Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Send The Light The Shopper's Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sweet Bye and Bye The Realtor's Hymn . . . . .I've Got a Mansion Just over the Hilltop The Massage Therapists Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .He Touched Me The Doctor's Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Great Physician AND for those who speed on the highway - a few hymns: 45mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .God Will Take Care of You 65mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nearer My God To Thee 85mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .This World Is Not My Home 95mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lord, I'm Coming Home 100mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Precious Memories Give me a sense of humor, Lord, Give me the grace to see a joke, To get some humor out of life, And pass it on to other folks

JUST

FOR LAUGHS

SIGNS

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• Gynecologist's Office: "Dr. Jones, at your cervix."

• Maternity Room door: "Push. Push. Push."

• Optometrist's Office: "If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place."

• Taxidermist's window: "We really know our stuff."

• On a Fence: "Salesmen welcome!

Dog food is expensive!"

• At a Car Dealership: "The best way to get back on your feet - miss a car payment."

• Outside a Car Muffler Shop: "No appointment necessary.

We hear you coming."

• In a Vet waiting room: "Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!"

• Restaurant window: "Don't stand there and be hungry; come on in and get fed up."

• Funeral Home: "Drive carefully. We'll wait."

• RADIATOR SHOP: "Best place in town to take a leak."

• Septic Tank Truck: "Caution - This Truck is full of Political Promises" • Tire Store "Invite us to your next blowout."

• Electrician's truck: "Let us remove your shorts."

JUST THINK...

• I intend to live forever - so far, so good.

• The severity of the itch is proportional to the reach.

• Monday is an awful way to spend 1/7th of your life.

• A fool and his money are soon partying.

• Half the people you know are below average.

• 99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.

• 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot • It’s hard to make a comeback when you haven’t been anywhere.

• All some employees have on their minds is what they have on their backs.

• Ever stop to think, and forget to start again?

• Health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die.

• Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway. ~~~~~ God made man before woman so as to give him time to think of an answer for her first question. ~~~~~ I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one. ~~~~~ Every morning is the dawn of a new error. ~~~~~ My wife and I had words, but I didn't get to use mine. ~~~~~ Frustration is trying to find your glasses without your glasses. ~~~~~ Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting. ~~~~~ Why do croutons come in airtight packages?

Aren't they just stale bread to begin with? ~~~~~ If people from Poland are called Poles, then why aren't people from Holland called Holes? ~~~~~ Why isn't the number 11 pronounced onety-one?

WATER

“Take me to your buyer, I come in peace.”

TO WINE

An Irish priest is driving down to New York and gets stopped for s peeding. The state trooper smells alcohol on the priest's breath and then sees an empty wine bottle on the floor of the car. He says, "Sir, have you been drinking?"

"Just water," says the priest.

The trooper says, "Then why do I smell wine?"

The priest looks at the bottle and says, "Good Lord! He's done it again!"

The irony of life is that, by the time you're old enough to know your way around, you're not going anywhere.

MILITARY MURPHY’S • When you have sufficient supplies & ammo, the enemy takes 2 weeks to attack. When you are low on supplies & ammo the enemy decides to attack that night.

• Beer Math - 2 beers times 37 men equals 49 cases.

• The bursting radius of a hand grenade is always one foot greater than your jumping range.

• The crucial round ... is a dud.

• There is no such place as a convenient foxhole.

• Don't ever be the first, don't ever be the last and don't ever volunteer to do anything.

• If your positions are firmly set and you are prepared to take the enemy assault on, he will bypass you.

• If your ambush is properly set, the enemy won't walk into it.

• Density of fire increases proportionally to the curiousness of the target.

• Odd objects attract fire - never lurk behind one.

• Odd objects attract fire. You are odd.

• The more stupid the leader is, the more important missions he is ordered to carry out.

• There is always a way, and it usually doesn't work.

• Success occurs when no one is looking, failure occurs when the General is watching.

• The enemy never monitors your radio frequency until you broadcast on an unsecured channel.

• Whenever you drop your equipment in a fire-fight, your ammo and grenades always fall the farthest away, and your canteen always lands at your feet.

• As soon as you are served hot chow in the field, it rains.

• Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do.

• The seriousness of a wound (in a fire-fight) is inversely proportional to the distance to any form of cover.

• Walking point = sniper bait.

• Your bivouac for the night is the spot where you got tired of marching that day.

• If only one solution can be found for a field problem, then it is usually a stupid solution.

• If orders can be misunderstood they will be.

• Your mortar barrage will put exactly one round on the intended target. That round will be a dud.

• The weight of your equipment is proportional to the time you have been carrying it.

• The quartermaster has only two sizes, too large and too small.

• When a front line soldier overhears two General Staff officers conferring, he has fallen back too far.

• If at first you don't succeed, then bomb disposal probably isn't for you.

• Any ship can be a minesweeper . . . once.

• Whenever you lose contact with the enemy, look behind you.

• If you find yourself in front of your platoon they know something you don't.

• When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not your friend.

• When accused, admit nothing, deny everything, and file counter-accusations.

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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page12 DRAPER RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT SPONSORS FALL FESTIVAL The second annual Draper Rural Fire Department Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009, at 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in the beautiful, historic Draper Village.

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

For more information, call the Draper Volunteer Fire Department : 635-2233.

THE CHEROKEE CHALLENGE INC. The Cherokee Challenge Inc. held its annual youth shooting tournament at Goodyear Field in Danville, Va. On Saturday, September 12, 2009. Corporate sponsors of The Cherokee Challenge 2009 were Remington, Goodyear, Burchell Construction Company, American Elevator and Free Bird Bail Bonds. Local sponsors were Allsports Trophies, Fleming Reality, Randy’s Body Shop, Reidsville Building Supply, Reidsville Sporting Arms, Quality Cleaners, Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant and Tire Max.

Craft’s Education Corner

The Cherokee Challenge is a non-profit Youth Tournament affiliated with the NRA Clubs and Organizations. All proceeds from the Cherokee Challenge are given to youth organizations through a grant process. This year’s winners were; Ronnie Newton, Halifax County, Va., 1st Place Adult Division, Ian Frazer, Reidsville, NC, 1st Place Division Youth, Edgar Zuniga, Eden, Nc., 2nd Place B Division Youth.

In addition to the tournament the Cherokee Challenge offered a rifle event. Youth participants had an opportunity to earn the National Shooting Sports Foundation Award in Shotgun and Rifle Shooting.

Edgar Zuniga, Eden, Nc., 1st Place B Division Youth, Ronnie Newton, Halifax County, Va., 1st

All winners of A Division Youth B Division Youth and Place Adult Division, Ian Frazer, All winners of A Division Reidsville, Nc., 1st Place B Youth, B Division Youth and Division.

Adult Class.

Nona Craft, Educator, Leaksville Spray Elementary

According to Wikipedia, politeness is culturally defined.

What is acceptable in one culture, may be considered rude in another. Let’s then focus on the goal of being polite. The goal is to make all parties relaxed and comfortable with one another, and to establish positive relationships.

“Thank-you“, “ Excuse me“, “You are welcome”,” Pardon me?”,” I apologize,” “Please forgive me for…”, have become statements many rarely use or hear. Like a second language ,polite talk and behavior falls under the category, “either you use it or you loose it”.

A person is taught to hold a door for those who are close behind them and people come through with out uttering a word of gratitude. We bump past each other figuratively and literally and utter not a word, as if it is inconsequential. Gifts and acts of support are considered obligations and not a word of thanks is offered. Divisive strategies are implemented to divide families, coworkers, and other types of relationships. As quiet as it’s kept, when we do not practice civility we are barbaric. Kindness is not weakness. Generosity is not an obligation. Respect does not mean we agree, but it does mean we act honorable. When you tell lies or half truths so you can manipulate situations or people, you become a coward, less refined, less human. When you accept someone’s act of kindness and do not acknowledge it to the giver, you are a thief, stealing from them what is rightfully

theirs, gratitude. When you do not give credit where credit is due, despite your feelings about the person, you diminish you.

The more that is unsavory, fearful, jealous, demeaning, cruel, and untruthful within you, the less room there is for what is kind, thoughtful, honorable, and trustworthy. Two opposing attributes can not occupy the same space. It is not just etiquette, it’s physics. What you practice, strengthens. What kind of behavior do you define as admirable?

Not justifiable, admirable. Has “the rule” lost it’s golden characteristics for you? Trust when I tell you that being “jaded” is only beautiful in jewelry. I submit, we should act better than life has treated us. Be the only one who stands up for what is right if need be. That takes discipline, bravery.

That is an every moment decision (especially when provoked). We must re-instill in ourselves and instill in the children more of “turning the cheek”, less of “get them back“. We need pioneers of politeness.

Like the Phil Stacey song says: “Well, there’s already plenty of pain In this world to last for years.

Yeah, just lookout any window There’s heartache and sorrow and tears It’s easy to see what we need Now really, how hard could it be To be good to each other Yeah, be good to each other.”

It’s too much to put on a Tshirt, but it makes a great mantra.

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SHEETZ HOLDS GRAND OPENING EDEN - On Thursday, Sept.r 3rd at 1:30pm, the Grand Opening of the Eden Sheetz took place at its Stadium Drive and Highway 14 location.

Executive VicePresident of Marketing, Louie Sheetz and Vice-President of Operations and Regional Manager Travis Sheetz attended the event.

State Representative Nelson Cole, Eden City Manager Brad Corcoran and several City Council Members attended the event.

It was one of the most well attended Grand Openings ever in Eden. Altoona, PA based Sheetz is rapidly expanding into North Carolina, with the Eden store being its 23rd in the state, according to the Sheetz web site.

The company was recently chosen in the top ten companies for which to work by North Carolina Magazine. Sheetz has revealed its excellent corporate citizenship by supporting Morehead High School, Communities in Schools and the Boys and Girls Club.

They also are a major sponsor for the 6th Annual Eden RiverFest.

Known for their low gas prices, Sheetz also is a formidable player in the food service industry, serving Breakfast items, salads and sandwiches, as well as their Sheetz Bros.

Coffeez.

Sheetz will employ approximately 25 people in the Eden store.

Yes, Ted’s smiling “When Irish eyes are smiling...”

Rich in foresight Wealth of hindsight

Above and right: Scenes from the Sheetz Grand Opening in Eden on September 3rd.

Wild in youth Carnal, undisciplined Accident marred Path corrected Heritage driven Father, Mother, John, Bobby USA and worldwide efforts Underdog persuaded

Right: Mr. Sheetz himself discusses business with Rep. Nelson Cole

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School, arranged for all their students to attend a 1st time patriotic program. Duane and Gloria Best became UNCLE SAM & BETSY ROSS at 2 - 30 min programs in the Gym September 15 The programs began with a Welcome, Why is America Great and worth celebrating, and a mention to honor grandparents and vets.

The formal introduction of the Honor Guard, was followed by the posting of colors, flag folding ceremony, Honor Guardsman of Madison, Mayodan, Stoneville, Combat Airmen, Joshua‚s Troops “Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross” were special guests and patriotic songs were sung such as Star Spangled Banner, This Land is My Land.

Heart at sea But Arlington three Brothers Consensus Legislative free Sailed on “…as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren….”

Senator Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy Buried August 29, 2009

HOLY BIBLE Matthew 25:40 “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” Chauncey Olcott & George Graff, Jr.

by: Gloria T. Best Eden, written at Ocean Isle Beach, NC August 28 - September 1, 2009

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 23 ❦

OLDE LEAKSVILLE DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS RIVERFEST RIVERHOUSE GIFT AND GOURMET This store has lots of new Fall items in for RiverFest. New North Carolina products featuring Woozies, which are Koozies for wine glasses and Dog Speak, a company in Wilmington featuring dog related t-shirts, hats, plaques and greeting cards. We look forward to seeing old friends and new ones for RiverFest. Drop in and sample our delicious coffees and check out our gourmet food section feturing cheese straws, trail mix, chocolates and lots of goodies made right here in North Carolina. Riverhouse Gift and Gourmet is located at 646 Washington Street.

THE FRONT PORCH Drop by the Front Porch to check out the new fall arrivals.

Chunky sweaters are in, just perfect for a chilly fall night. A huge variety of jewelry is in stock...pick up a pair of earrings, a necklace, or a watch to give your wardrobe a boost. Also, during RiverFest they will be featuring a selection of wines for only $3 a glass as well as sampling some of their food items. Drop by and enjoy your time at RiverFest.

THE DANCE STORE AND MORE Do you have a baby panther that loves to cheer along at the football games? Then come by The Dance Store and More to get her a cheerleading uniform and make her feel like a real MHS cheerleader. 655 Washington St. 336/623-1183 Hours Tues - Fri

10:00am-5:30 pm and Sat. 10:00am –2:00pm.

BARBOUR STUDIO AND GALLERY Local photographer Thomas Barbour invites you to walk through his art gallery to view his display of photographs featuring scenes from Germany, Italy, Portugal, France and England. Hours are 10:00am6:00pm Monday thru Saturday.

Framed and unframed prints are for sale. Prices will be marked down 25% during the Eden RiverFest so stop by and view this stunning art.

THE BETTE-R LOOK SALON Bette Hutchens offers hair styling, nail care, massage therapy skin care, Pretty Princess Birthday parties, body wraps, body exfoliation and facials.

Bette is located at 704 Patrick Street, just south of Washington Street. Call her at 623-9912.

KIM’S DOWNTOWN CAFÉ Kim continues to offer the best in home cooked meals at her Monroe Street location. Enjoy vegetables, sandwiches and her Thursday meatloaf special. New business hours—6:00am to 4:00pm. Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast in the restaurant or take it to go.

EDEN HISTORIC MUSEUM The museum will have an official ribbon cutting on Saturday, September 19 at 11 a.m. during RiverFest! The first five display bays of the permanent exhibits will be completed at that time and will cover the

Triassic period through 1900.

The five bays not yet completed will cover the periods from 1900 through 1967. Also that day, the museum will begin its MuseumKids program for 4-8 year olds. Space will be limited to eight children per group. The museum will be closed from 2:15 until 4:00 on the 19th for these first two programs.

Admission will be free during RiverFest.

Beginning September 26, the museum will be open on Saturdays from 10:00 until 4:00. The museum is an initiative of the Eden Preservation Society www.edenpreservation.org

SPECIALS…..

sessions and must have completed Adult Literacy Tutor Training. For more information,

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY LITERACY PROJECT At RiverFest, the Rockingham County Literacy Project will have a tent in front of its 705-A Washington Street office. All ages may participate in Spin the Wheel and Pick-up Duckies to win prizes. Also, baked goods, snacks, homemade pickles, and local honey will be available to purchase. Join us for a fun time, and support the RC Literacy Project!

Adult Literacy Tutor Training will take place on Mondays and Thursdays, October 5, 8, 12, and 15 from 4:00pm-7:00 p.m. at 705A Washington Street, Eden Participants must attend all 4 sessions.

ESL (English as a Second Language) Tutor Training will take place on Monday and Thursday, October 19 and 22 4:00pm-7:00 p.m. at 705-A Washington Street, Eden Participants must attend both

call 627-0007 or view www.rcliteracyproject.org

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA & SUBS Meadow Greens Shopping Center • Hwy 14, Eden LUNCH SPECIALS

$4.25

Dine In or Carry Out

2 SLICE PIZZA 1 TOPPING

& DRINK

MONDAY SPECIAL

Large 1 Topping PIZZA

$7.75

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Graduate of Nanhall Profession al School of Dog Grooming

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Ernie’s Coin Shop & Collectables 220 W. Main St., Mayodan, NC 27027

(336) 613-4115 Coins • Old Soda & Milk Bottles Glassware • Movies • Knives Home Canned Goods & Much More!

EDEN’S FALL CLEANUP WEEK SCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 21-25 Rodney Carter, City of Eden, Solid Waste Superintendent

The City of Eden Solid Waste Division will be providing special collection of bulky waste – including free collection of demolition waste – Sept. 21-25.

Residents are encouraged to remove unsightly debris from their property and place this waste at the curb for collection.

The city provides a cleanup week during the spring and fall of each year, in addition to the weekly collection service for general bulky waste items. The key to getting waste collected once it has been placed at the curb is proper separation and placement of waste.

Waste must be placed at the curb in the following manner: • Brush and wood from tree trimming or removal must be piled separately from other materials and must not be obstructed

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by overhead power lines, vehicles or other stationary objects.

• Bulk waste from cleaning out utility buildings and the removal of general junk items must be piled at the curb with metal items piled separately and must not be obstructed by overhead power lines, stationary objects or vehicles. (No toxic, liquids or hazardous waste will be collected.)

• Leaves, grass clippings and fine yard waste must be placed at the curb loosely. There is no service for bagged leaves or yard waste anymore. Fine yard waste is defined as twigs or vegetative materials that do not exceed six inches in length. Waste exceeding six inches in length should be piled at the curb for collection as bulk waste. Do not place any type of yard waste in the automated roll-out containers provided for

household garbage. Yard waste or leaves will be collected on the same day as your scheduled garbage pick-up.

• Demolition types of waste, such as scrap lumber and debris from construction or destruction of a building, will be collected at no charge during this week. This debris must be piled separately from other types of bulky waste for collection and must not be obstructed by vehicles, power lines or stationary objects.

Waste must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled day of service to assure collection.

For more information regarding Fall Cleanup Week, call the Solid Waste Division at 627-7783 weekdays from 7 a.m.

– 3 p.m. or Environmental Services at 623-2110 weekdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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

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

This free service was created to help readers dispose of

everyday household items on occasion.

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

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

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

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

Get your advertisement in the next issue! email ad to...

edens-own@embarqmail.com we will call you for payment options if it is not a free ad.

• Call 336-627-9234 with information (leave message if necessary. I WILL get back to you!)

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

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

FAST CASH CLASSIFIEDS APARTMENTS / HOMES FOR RENT OR SALE Lg 1 bdrm / Mdsn Stv & Rfrg CA & HT Up strs, Carpet, Blinds $20 App, $295 & Dep 573-3233 If you have a home to rent out be sure to list it in Eden’s Own Journal Rockingham County Star 627-9234 1st time homebuyers: to get your credit up to $8000.00.

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Owner Fin/ Stnvll Double & Single Low Down Payment Ready to Move-in Appl, Dep & Lot Rent 573-3233 1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom Apartments / Homes for Rent in Eden area. Reasonable Rates!

W/D Hookups, Some include appliances. Daytime 336-623-6948 night 336-635-1717 3bdrm Lg / Mydn Stv & Rfrg / CA & Ht Carpet, Blinds, Avl Aug $20 App, $425 & Dep 573-3233 ROOMS FOR RENT $265 Month or $365 & pvt bath $20 appl & $130 Dep Carolina Inn, Eden 623-2997 S P E C I A L SERVICES & NOTICES Will Clean Houses Available Monday Through Thursday After p.m., Friday & Saturday Available All Day! Call 336-280-1961 Play keyboard, piano, drums, guitar quickly. Tuesday, Thursday or beginning with small classes.

Art Lessons. Call Eden School Of Music & Dance.

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336-613-1629 ITEMS FOR SALE Sears Oil Circulator with Broiler, 98,000 BTU. Like new. $100. For information call (336) 623-5366 Solid Cedar Wardrobe $100.

For information call (336)623-5366 Pool Table, includeds balls and Que sticks $150.

Call 336-613-7725 Gray White Flowers “Green” Very Neat Living Room Suit : Cloude Gabeil. By Bassett $200.00 Call : 336-623-1421 White Whirlpool Stove 30” Self Clean, Excellent Condition. $250.00 Call: 627-7727 White Double Sink Vanity Marble Top One Piece.

61 X 21 $80 Call: 627-7727 White Whirlpool Refrigerator 8.2 Cube Feet. Glass Shelf’s, Nice & Clean Condition Top/Bottom . $300 Firm. Call : 1-310-400-9015.

Piano Console 4” High.

Beautiful Wood Finish with Bench and Lamp.

Will Deliver Free $475 Call: 336-427-3062 List your items for sale in the Fash Cash Classifieds of Eden’s Own & the Rockingham County Star

Cemetary Plot in Ridgeview Cemetary Vault included. $1500. Front Garden near road.

Call 336-623-8682 Sell your unneeded items right here in the classifieds We have a heading for any item you need to list.

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Mums & Pansies 2701 NC Hwy. 135 - 2 miles from Eden For Information Call: (336) 627-4261 or (336) 627-5666 clineberry4@triad.rr.com

RockinghamCountyRadio.com Hometown Radio Online Weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Local News/Weather Community Calendar Obituaries Molly is a 4 year old yellow lab.

She is spayed and current on her shots. Molly has an extremely gentle nature and loves to have her belly scratched. She is housebroken and good with children.

She has been with us for awhile and is waiting on that special family to give her all the love and attention she deserves. For more information about Molly, our other adoptable pets, or ways you can volunteer, be sure to visit our booth at Riverfest September 18th and 19th. The Rockingham County Humane Society is located at 205 Boone Road in Eden, NC. Our adoption fee is $100 for puppies and dogs and $60 for kittens and cats. The adoption fee includes spaying and neutering, shots, and de-worming for all animals.

The Rockingham County Humane Society is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 11 to 4.

3 FAMILY YARD SALE Sat., Sept. 19th - 8am - until Corner of Virginia Ave & Highland Ave. Clothing, housewares, scrubs, dance shoes, and so much more!

Items priced to sell.

HOPPER’S CHIMNEY CLEANING SERVICE

Live and Local

MOLLY

YARD SALES

Birthdays Wedding Anniversaries Listener Comments Swap Shop/Trading Post Regional Christian Programs Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Puzzle Answer: FALL

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RECREATION DEPARTMENT’S NEWS EDEN REC. DEPT. Revealing Rockingham County Whether you are a new or a lifelong resident or in-between, we welcome you to come and discover Rockingham County with us. Our county is rich in interesting and fun places and things to investigate. Once a month our seniors will be venturing into the county to discover new places and revisit old ones. Come with us as we reveal the treasures of Rockingham County. Begins in October call Carla at 627-4711 if interested.

Concert in the Park Free concert in the Park Saturday, September 26th from 6:308:30pm.

The Kiwanis Amphitheatre at freedom park will host the Christian Music band Uturn. Come bring your chair and a friend and enjoy the music in the park.

Pandemic Flu Talk Everyone is invited to come to a talk held at the Garden of Eden Senior Center concerning what you need to know about the Pandemic Flu. It will be held Tuesday, September 29th from 10:00 until 11:00. Information will be provided by the American Red Cross.

The Senior Scoop…

• Senior Dance at the CB Hut Featuring The City Limits Band – Monday, September 28th from 710. Come at 6:00 for line dance lessons. $5 per person.

• Line Dance Classes start back September 14th from 10:1511:15 on Mondays.

• Rook Tournament on September 23 & 30th at 1:00 pm.

Entry fee is $5.00. Winners get a Walmart gift card. Amount depends on how many players enter.

• Knit & Crochet – Mondays 1:30 Register Now • Water Color Paint Class – Wednesday or Friday 9:30 – 12:30 • Landscape painting – Thursdays 9-12 • Garden Stompers Walking group – Meet at the Garden of Eden Senior Center at 8:00am Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Anyone Welcome) we will begin at 8:00and walk until about 8:30 • Exercise- Monday – Wednesday - Friday at the center at 8:30 – 9:00 and 8:15 on bingo day. (stand up or sit down exercise class using stretch bands, hand held weights and exercise balls and 8:15 on bingo day.

• Bingo Bash held at the Senior Center 627-4711. Everyone is welcome!! September 21 at 9am • Pinochle – Thursdays at 1:00 • Rook – Every Wednesday at 1:00 • Friends Club Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10am except the 4th Tuesday they meet at a local restaurant at 1pm.

Friends Club • Open craft time – Tuesdays at 1pm. Bring your own craft to work on or share with others or learn a new craft. For questions about the craft of the month call

the center at 627-4711.

• Computer classes are offered free to seniors 65 years & older.

Under 65 must pay fees.

MADISON/MAYODAN REC. DEPT. Youth Tennis Club The Madison- Mayodan Recreation Department will hosting a Youth Tennis Club for ages 16 & under. The clinic will be held on Saturday, September 26th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon at the Carlyle Lewis Tennis Courts.

Tennis equipment will be provided as well as hands-on instruction and time for open play. This is a FREE clinic! To pre-register call the Madison - Mayodan Recreation Department at 336548-2789 Skateboarding Club The Madison - Mayodan Recreation Department has formed a skateboarding club for ages 14 & under to meet once per month at Farris Memorial Park Skate Park for a time of FREE skating. The next meeting will be held on Saturday, September 19th from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. All participants must fill out the required registration forms and abide by the rules set in place.

Safety equipment includes elbow pads, knee pads, and a helmet.

For info, contact Jason Swisher at 336-548-2789.

Landscape Painting Class Madison-Mayodan Rec. Dept. will be offering Landscape Painting Classes held on Wednesdays starting September 16-November 4th from 1pm to 4pm. The cost is $50 for all ages.

Supplies must be self provided.

Instructed by Geneva Massey for a total of 8 weeks. Call 336-5482789 to pre-register and get supplies list.

Fit & Strong Program Do you have stiffness or pain in your lower back, hips, knees, ankles or feet? Are you not participating in exercise regularly?

Are you an older adult with arthritis?

Fit & Strong Program is for you.

The Madison-Mayodan Rec. Dept. will offer this program beginning October 19th. Fit & Strong! is an award-winning, physical activity/behavior change

program proven to benefit arthritis symptoms and promote an active lifestyle. 8 weeks of 1.5 hour sessions held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00am-11:30am. Each session will involve an hour of exercise and a 1/2 hour of arthritis & exercise education, discussion, and group problem-solving instructed

by Julie Joyce. To pre-register for this FREE program call 336548-2789. Space is limited to 20.

Line Dancing Classes Did you know there is a way to exercise and have fun at the same time? How? By taking Line Dancing lessons. You’ll learn some fun steps, exercise, and meet new people all while enjoying yourself. Three different Line Dance classes: Night Line Dancing - 6:00pm - 7:00pm, $20 month - ages 65 and over, $35 month ages 64 and under.

Intermediate Line Dancing (Beginning Oct. 1) 11:00am 12:00 Noon. $20 month - ages 65 and over, $35 month ages 64 and under. Beginners Line Dancing - 12:00 Noon - 1:00pm $20 month - ages 65 and over, $35 month ages 64 and under.

Pre-register and for information call 336-548-2789.

Hunter Safety Course Sponsored by the NC Wildlife Commission. Friday, October 16 from 6:00pm-9:30pm AND Saturday, October 17th from 9am - 5pm. Those attending must register for BOTH course dates. There is no minimum age; however, ages 10 & up are recommended. Participants must also be old enough to read/comprehend material and take a test. To pre-register call (336) 548-2789.

Tap Dance The Madison-Mayodan Rec. Dept. is offering Tap Dance Lessons on Thursday afternoons beginning September 17th.

Classes are held from 1:302:30pm and are on-going sessions. The cost is $37 per month for adults and $25 per month for ages 55 and older. Deana DeHart is the dance instructor. For more information call (336) 548-9572.

DONATE FOR DIAMONDS • Bring in 5 canned foods and have 5 pieces of jewelry cleaned and inspected FREE! • Bring in 10 canned foods and register for a beautiful Diamond Pendant to be given away on December 21, 2009.

(Please check expiration dates before donating)

All Donations Will Go To Local Food Pantries!

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2009 Morehead Baseball 2009 Morehead High School Colt Fall Baseball.

Games played on the Baseball field at the school three different games played each Saturday and Sunday. First game begins at 1:00 p.m. come out and enjoy a hot dog, good fall Carolina weather and support your local high school baseball players.

Games start Saturday, September 2th through Sunday November 1st.

2009 MHS Colt Fall Baseball Schedule Sat. Sept. 19th 1 p.m. - N. Guilford - V - N.W. @ N.W. Guilford 3 p.m. - Page - V - McMichael @ N.W. Guilford 5 p.m. - S.W. Guilford - V - Western @ N.W. Guilford Sun. Sept. 20th 1 p.m. - W. Guilford - V - Northern @ N.W. Guilford 3 p.m. - N.W. Guilford - V - N.E. @ N.W. Guilford 5 p.m. - Page - V - Rockingham @ N.W. Guilford Sat. Sept. 26th 1 p.m. - S.W. - V - Eastern @ N.W. Guilford 3 p.m. - N.W. Guilford - V - Vandalia @ N.W. Guilford 5 p.m. - N. Guilford - V - N.E. @ N.W. Guilford Sun. Sept. 27th 1 p.m. - N.W. Guilford - V - Eastern @ N.W. Guilford 3 p.m. - S.W. Guilford - V - Page @ N.W. Guilford 5 p.m. - Vandalia - V - Northern @ N.W. Guilford

Our Advertising Policy - New Publication Dates!

Our Advertisers are special to us, and we strive to bring them the best medium possible for business advertisements.

Eden’s Own Journal is distributed free of charge throughout Eden and Rockingham County by businesses, in waiting rooms, and on stands at over 100 locations. We now print twice a month on the First and Third Fridays.

In order to get all the information possible in each edition, and to be able to cover the events that are to be announced before they occur.

DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISEMENTS AND INFORMATION IS ON THE MONDAY PRECEEDING EACH PUBLICATION. Due to some holidays, check with office 336-627-9234 for any adjustments on deadlines. Early information will be greatly appreciated.

Paid Advertisements Placed In This Magazine Do Not Necessarily Represent The Views Or Opinion Of The Publisher.

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MOREHEAD YOUTH VOLUNTEERS FINISH SUCCESSFUL SUMMER PROGRAM EDEN - Morehead Memorial Hospital youth volunteers ended a successful summer program with an appreciation celebration at Graystone Farm in Reidsville, hosted by the hospital.

The youth program gave 53 middle school and high school students from all over Rockingham County and surrounding communities the opportunity to serve as a hospital volunteer six-hours a week over an eight-week period.

During their time at the hospital, the youth were given the opportunity to experience working in a healthcare setting, while providing some much needed support to staff in both clinical and non-clinical areas of the hospital. In fact, many of the volunteers have an interest in a career in health care, and through their volunteer work, were able to get a first-hand look at the many career opportunities available in the growing field.

The youth volunteered in 22 departments of the hospital, with duties ranging from making beds

WOMEN’S FALL VOLLEY BALL REGISTRATION The Eden Parks & Recreation Department is now registering for its Women’s Fall Volleyball league. The league will play on Mondays. A meeting will be held on Monday, September 23rd at 7:00 to go over bylaws and costs for entry fees.

The Eden Parks & Recreation Department is now registering for its final Co-ed Softball league for the year.

Games will begin on Thursdays but will switch to Tuesdays in a couple of weeks. A meeting will be held on Monday, September 23rd at 8:00 P.M. to go over rules and entry fee costs. For further information, contact Terry at 623-7789 Ext. 3026 or TVernon@edennc.us.

Morehead Memorial Hospital 2009 youth volunteers and leaders recently taking part in an awards celebration included, front row, left to right, Brittany Cass, Briana Carter, Ashley Anderson, Mallory Minichello, Kristin Richardson, Katy Drews, Torrey Goard (volunteer services coordinator), and back row, left to right, Ann Hanline (volunteer assistant) Nicholas Price, David Fleming, Faith Lowe, Tanesha Lane, Jesse Barnes, Megan Stuckey, Mary Beth Fallin (youth volunteer coordinator). and filling water pitchers on patient floors, to filling in for adult volunteers at the Information Desk and Small Pleasures Gift Shop and helping out with the recreational activities at Morehead Nursing Center.

All total, they logged more than 3,000 hours of service this summer.

At their end-of-summer celebration at Graystone Farm, the volunteers enjoyed horseback riding, zip-lining, and low-ropes course games. The celebration concluded with a cookout and the presentation of awards.

Youth receiving pins for 50 hours of service were Ashley Anderson, Jesse Barnes, Nahome Befekadu, Morgan Brame, Brianna Carter, Richard Chu, Sidney Corum, Katy Drews, David Fleming, Garret Hankins, Fatima Hernandez, Carrie Isley, Tanesha Lane, Faith Lowe, Kunal Patel, Brandi Pickard, Nicholas Price, Kristin Richardson, Chelsea Robertson, Josh

Simmons, Jonathan Smith, and Megan Stuckey.

Youth receiving pins for 100 hours of services were Sarah Brewer, Brittany Cass, Brianna Corum, Frances Cundiff, Jessica Holland, Mallory Minichello, Melissa Murphy, Christina Owens, Josiah Tesfaye, Tanner Trantham, and Michaela Woodard.

Youth receiving pins for 150 hours of service were Lauren Chrismon, Heather Dean, Keandra Hampton, Kiara Scales, and Nychele Wilson.

Youth receiving pins for over 200 hours of service were Kristina McCarty (218 hours), J.T. Chambers (248 hours), Kristin Morris (248 hours), Skylar Roberts (296 hours), Emily Gillie (304 hours), and Mariah Miller (472 hours).

Five youth were presented with awards for perfect attendance: J.T. Chambers, Sidney Corum, Keandra Hampton, Faith Lowe, and Josh Simmons.

Special recognition gifts were also awarded to the youth who substituted the most during the

program, Kristina McCarty for 22 extra shifts covered; the first year volunteer with the most hours during the 2009 program, Brittany Cass with 122 hours; and the returning volunteer with the most hours during the 2009 program, Mariah Miller with 143 hours.

Recruitment for the 2010 youth volunteer program will begin in April 2010. For more information, call the Volunteer Services Department at 336-6278510.

Worthless Check Program Still Collecting Money It happens to all businesses.

There are some people who write worthless checks, whether on purpose or not, and you have to pay for it.

The Worthless Check Restitution Program is still here to help. The program is provided by the district attorney’s office and can help at no cost to the

merchants!

The program reduces the number of worthless check cases requiring court time, reduces the number of worthless check warrants that must be issued and served and allows the check writer to make restitution without acquiring a criminal record.

If you are interested in bene-

fiting from the Worthless Check Program, or if you would like additional information about collecting on bad checks, please let them know by calling Gail Willis, Program Director at P.O. Box 35, Wentworth, NC 27375 or call (336) 342-8774.

Riverfest Map and Information Friday, September 18 5pm - 10pm Saturday, September 19 10am - 10pm Also see page one for more information

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STONEVILLE CONGRATULATES CHEERLEADERS

Want A Loveable Pet? Contact The Eden Pound At 623-9755 To View The Pets Available

Dogs, Puppies, Cats, Kittens Adoption Fee $11 includes vaccinations!

Make A Friend For Life & Save A Life Too!

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All calls are free and translators are available for non-English speaking callers. The 2-1-1 service is designed to quickly match up callers with the services that they may have difficulty finding by other means. It will also match callers, who may want to volunteer, with a charitable organization where they can best utilize their skills and experiences.

RABIES IS A KILLER Not just in the summer and warmer months, but all year round, Rabies is a threat. In the case of rabies, prevention is be far the best method of protection because there is no cure for rabies. Once your pet has been infected it’s too late.

The average cost to have your pet vaccinated for Rabies might run you about $10 to $15, a rather small price to pay for the safety

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STONEVILLE - The town of Stoneville would like to say congratulations to the Stoneville Rec. Dept. Cheerleaders of Carolina Elite out of Eden. These talented young ladies represented the Stoneville Rec. Department with Carolina Elite Cheer at the National Cheer fest competition on Saturday, May 30th, 2009.

This was the first time that this group of girls had ever completed in a National competition.

They finished 2nd place in their division.

This was a huge accomplishment for these young ladies.

They have been cheering for 4 years with Joey Tuggle as their head coach at the rec. dept. They joined forces with Rocky Harmon and Carolina Elite in mid March and attended their 1st competition in May. Rocky Harmon has been coaching for 10 years. He has a gym in Burlington and coaches the Eden girls out of the YMCA.

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❦ PAGE 28 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 A DAY

OF

SERVICE

TO THE

UNEMPLOYED

OPERATION: FAITH, HOPE Joyce Russell of First Baptist Church located at 409 S. Main Street, Reidsville wanted to make sure that the unemployed of the county were given special treatment and seminars to help them in the job hunt.

Soon after a brainstorm of how to help, Russell came up with Operation: Faith, Hope and Love.

“Things just fell into place,” she remarks when asked how long did it take to get this mammoth undertaking underway. In under a month the event was set in motion. Getting doctors, dentists, beauticians, nurses, and more in line to help the unemployed in our area was not as hard as it seemed.

The area is filled with those fortunate enough to spend their time and money to help those who have not been so lucky.

On September 12 it all came together as over 100 volunteers made up of local citizens and chruch members aloke, including the Pastor, Bill Duke, directed guests through the church to various stations.

Downstairs, Haircuts and manicures were given to anyone who wanted the service. Several local salons and beauticians offered their skills free of charge for the day.

Dental screenings were offered by Drs. Kallam, Bolton and Upchurch and their dedicated

AND

staff to the unemployeed and their children alike.

Medical screenings were offered with blood pressure and blood sugar checks included as well as much needed advice and information.

If anyone was in need of any kind of clothing item for themselves or their family members a clothing room with items as far as the eye could see was open for all the free shopping they needed.

Those who were able to drive their cars to the event were treated to automible fluid checks by Chris Trent of Freeway Auto.

The children were offered school supplies and fun activities while the parents were served.

Those with small children could get a free car seat safety check by the Reidsville Fire Department.

A free meal was also offered as well as food enough to feed a family of four for a week as they left.

Pets weren’t left out of the

Above: Debra Gann of Stoneville gets a new hair cut from Ashley Blackwell of Hair Gallery and Day Spa. Left: Nurse Monica Swanson helps Dominique McCain with her medical screening.

Gilda McCollum, Susan Brill, Dr.Rivers Upchurch help Marshall Calahan and his daughter Madison Callahan with thier dental needs.

Below: Volunteers help with clothing selections

LOVE

mix with pet supplies for those who are finding it hard to take care of their beloved animals.

Prayer and spiritual support were offered as well as workshops such as Staying Healthy, Living on a Budget, Coping with Job Loss, College on a

Shorestring,and Acing That Interview.

A workshop was offered for the less fortunate titled A Place to Call Home which was offered by the Rockingham Coalition to End Homelessness.

With so many out of work in

the past few months, hundreds were helded at this event and the church members hope that the event helps some of them gain emplyment as well as helping others to live a more structured life.