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New playground enhances family, community well-being Residents Improve Kids’ Lives and Futures with Play
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In August, a 20-year old playground was transformed into a kid-designed playspace in less than eight hours with support from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust (@KateBReynolds) and the help of more than 200 volunteers from all over Rockingham County, organizers from KaBOOM! (@kaboom), and the community. Thanks to their hard work, more than 500 kids in Eden now have a new opportunity to get the balanced and active play they need to thrive. “The City of Eden and the Eden Chamber of Commerce is very happy to be partnering with the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable
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Trust and KaBOOM! in building a new playground at the Morgan Road Park site,” said Johnny Farmer, Director of Parks & Recreation in the City of Eden. “This is a great example of organizations and people in the commu-
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Have you HERD? The Dan River Basin Association joins the Friends of Chinqua-Penn Walking Trail to present RUN WITH THE COWS, a 5K Fun Run/Walk at 2:30 on Sunday afternoon, September 21. All proceeds from the family fun event will support trail maintenance and improvements. GOT COW? We do, and it's going to be a MOO-TIFUL day! Billed as "The UDDER 5K," the fun run is open to the public, and parking is free. Everyone who registers by September 8 is guaranteed an event T-shirt, a goodie bag, and a Cowbell Finisher's Award. We all need MORE COWBELL! Registration is $25 per participant by September 8, and $30 thereafter until the 5K begins. The Chinqua-Penn Trail is located on the Upper Piedmont Research Station, just west of the historic Chinqua-Penn Mansion, 2138 Wentworth Street, Reidsville, NC (GPS 36.382734, -79.703128). For registration and directions to the trail, visit www.chinquapenntrail.org or contact T Butler at 336-349-5727. So get the whole HERD together! Check-in and late registration begin at 1:30 at the Chinqua-Penn trailhead. RUN WITH THE COWS will start at the cowbell signal, promptly at 2:30. This is not a timed event, but runners are welcome to time themselves. For everyone's safety, pets, strollers, cycles, and unregistered walkers or runners will not be allowed on the trail. The UDDERLY awesome trail offers an easy course, with some minor elevation changes. It winds through scenic forest and field, over bridges and sparkling streams, and alongside picturesque lakes and pastures. And, of course, right by the cows! The Run/Walk makes two loops through the trail, beginning and ending near the Chinqua-Penn Trail parking lot. This is not just ANUDDER run! We promise to have the cows fenced in their pastures. While you're running, walking, and enjoying post-event refreshments, the prized, legacy Black Angus herd will be happily grazing nearby, but no COWTIPPING allowed. In addition to free water and snacks, Sissy's Snack Shack will
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H PAGE 2 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2014 In fairness, due to all local political candidates wishing to have publicity, letters to the editor supporting one candidate are allowed only once, beyond that there will be a charge, they will be considered advertorials. Of course our Events of Interest section will feature events submitted for each candidate at no cost.
Letter to Editor Dear Friends: The Eden Fire Auxiliary would like to express our appreciation for your past support of our auxiliary and firefighters. The Eden Fire Auxiliary is a non-funded volunteer organization that provides support to the fire department. Our funds and supplies generate from fundraisers and contributions from our merchant and personal friends. On several occasions, our firefighters themselves, and auxiliary members have donated funds and supplies to keep us lucrative and operating. In an effort to continue our support to our local firefighters and other emergency personnel, we are beginning a fundraising and donation drive. Our mission is to provide our firefighters and other responding emergency workers with hydration needs as they serve our community during structure fires and live burn trainings. In addition to our usual supplies of water, Gatorade, and individually wrapped snacks, we find ourselves also needing to replace several items that are used by the auxiliary, including 3 large tubs with handles and an additional cooler for transporting ice. We would like to ask you to please consider a donation, in any amount, or any supplies mentioned above. Checks should be made payable to The Eden Fire Auxiliary. Thank you in advance for your willingness to continue to support our firefighters. Sincerely, Lois K. Dunn President of Eden Fire Auxiliary and Tommy Underwood City of Eden Fire Chief Dear Community Leader /Business Owner, MillerCoors Eden Brewery and United Way of Rockingham County are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual MillerCoors 5-K/15K Throw Back Run to be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014. We continue our partnership with the Danville Running Club, The City of Eden, The Brick, Gildan and we would like to welcome you as our one of our corporate sponsors. Our 1st Annual 5-K Throw Back Run was held last August, here at the Eden Brewery. We had over 300 people in attendance and raised over $3,000 for United Way. United Way envisions a world where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives.Their goals are ambitious, but with your help, and by utilizing our core strengths - a national network, committed partners and public engagement capacity - we can help achieve them. We need your help! We hope to raise $5000 this year, and we are asking for your help! We would appreciate your thoughtful consideration for the following sponsorship opportunities. PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP - $1,000 Business Name and Logo on Platinum & Gold Sponsorship Banner, Business Name mentioned in the public service announcements, Business Name and Logo with prominent placement printed on T Shirt, bay set up a table at the event to advertise your business, advertising materials will go in registration packets, Business receives 6 T Shirts and 6 registrations for runners from your business GOLD SPONSORSHIP - $750 Business Name and Logo on Platinum & Gold Sponsorship Banner, Name and Logo printed on T Shirt, Business may set up a table at the event to advertise your business, advertising materials will go in registration packets, receives 4 T Shirts and 4 registrations for runners from your business SILVER SPONSORSHIP - $500 Business Name printed on T Shirt, Business may set up a table at the event to advertise your business, receives 2 T Shirts and 2 registrations for runners from your business BRONZE SPONSORSHIP - $250 Business Name printed on T Shirt, receives 1 T Shirt and 1 registration for runners from your business
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Letter to the Editor Recent newspaper articles have quoted statements from the Rockingham County Commissioners that Rockingham County Schools had overspent on construction projects. During their regular meeting on August 4th, commissioners voted to place a referendum to increase the county’s sales tax rate by a quarter-cent on the November 4th ballot. Projected revenue from this increase is $1.5 million which would supposedly pay off the county’s $1 million school debt. Politics, opining, and emotional outbursts aside, here are the documented numbers: The original construction budget for the Douglass Elementary School Project was $14,948,843. The county closed the project with a total project construction cost $14,656,773. The unused portion of the budget was $292,070. Additionally, sales tax refunds and interest earned brought the total to $522,532 of which was applied to debt service. Construction projects for Williamsburg Elementary and Monroeton Elementary were under budget $96,695 and $111,600 respectively. At no time has Rockingham County Schools exceeded school construction project budgets. The county’s budget shortfall for school construction is the result of the State capping lottery proceeds to be distributed to counties for school construction. Presently, the cap is $100 million statewide. If the 40 percent were still applicable, the amount for FY 14-15 would be $195 million statewide. The original lottery legislation called for 40 percent of net lottery proceeds. This language was removed for FY 1314. For Rockingham County this cap results in a revenue loss of $800,000 for FY 14-15. Additionally, the permanent elimination of State ADM occurred during adoption of the FY 13-14 budget. Previously the county received $1 million from ADM resources. A conversation between the two boards is past due. The basis for such a conversation should be trust. Steve C. Smith Eden, NC 27288 Letter to the Editor On behalf of the Eden Fire Auxiliary we would like to say thank you in advance and that no donation is too small. We are able to help our firefighters with any donation you would like to give. It doesn’t matter if it is 50 cents or $50. You will find below a list of items that are desperately needed and their cost so that we can continue to support our firefighters. If you decide to contribute to our supply and fund raiser campaign please give us a call as we will be happy to come to you so that we can pick up your donation and give you a receipt right then and there. Please take into account all that the men and women of our local fire departments are willing to do whenever the call goes out that they are needed. 35 pack wate 16.9 oz. $3.50 8 pack Gatorade 20 oz. $4.98 12 pack Gatorade 12 oz. $5.98 18 pack Gatorade 12 oz. $8.68 1 single Gatorade 32 oz. $1.00 8 pack Powerade 20 oz. $4.48 12 pack Powerade 12 oz. $4.98 1 single Powerade 32 oz. $0.80 Igloo Ice Cube 60 qt. $24.97 Coleman 3 piece combo 48 qt. $24.97 Igloo Wheelie Cooler 38 qt. $22.88 Large plastic tub with rope handles $7.00 Please call Revalo or Nieca Dickerson at 336-253-4173 when you are ready for us to come and pick up your donation. We are the foot soldiers for this campaign. Thank you for your time and donation! Sincerely, Revalo & Nieca Dickerson Eden, NC
Breaking a Promise – The Pits NC Geological Surveys verify “frackable shale” in Rockingham County. This area is one of the most vulnerable area to the dangers of fracking in NC. The DENR draft rules allow toxic fracking fluid to be stored in open pits only 200 feet from bodies of water. Other parts of the country require distances to be 2000 feet. Open pits in Colorado flooded last year and overflowed toxic chemicals/carcinogens into the groundwater, contaminating wells, livestock and crops. Open pits are banned in California where storage tanks are required to prevent this from happening. The recent NC coal ash pit spill created the third-largest environmental disaster of its kind. Open fracking pits are worse because they will be more numerous, toxic fracking chemicals once overflowed will flow into our groundwater and contaminate wells and farmland. Chemical nondisclosure will cripple the efforts of first responders to treat exposure to these toxic chemicals. NC promised us “safest hydraulic fracking rules in the country.” Ignoring our region’s geology and storing fracking fluids in open pits will break that promise. The last chance to stop this is to write DENR or speak out at their hearing in Reidsville on August 25. Charles Ritter, Cary (Chatham) 285 Beckingham Loop Cary, NC 27519 919 460-7594 PS I would be pleased to provide reliable backup information for all my claims
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Kaboom... Continued from page 1 nity coming together to help improve the quality of life for residents of Rockingham County.” The City of Eden is a community of over 15,000 people located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. The City is very family oriented and is great place to live, work and play. There are a wide variety of parks and recreation facilities that will meet the needs of everyone, and a large number of programs and activities that will help keep you active and healthy. A playground is more than a playground. It’s a brain-expander, friend-maker, and musclebuilder. Play is central to a child’s ability to grow into a productive adult. The design is based on children’s drawings created at a special event in April. Their ideas were then incorporated into the final playground design. KaBOOM! works to bring balanced and active play into the daily lives of all children, particularly those growing up in poverty in America. We do this by creating great places to play, inspiring communities to promote and support play and driving the national discussion about the importance of play in fostering
healthy and productive lives (#playmatters). The playground is the first of two in Rockingham C o u n t y being built by KaBOOM! and the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust as part of Healthy Places NC, a long-term Trust initiative to improve the health of 10 to 15 low-income, rural North Carolina counties over the next decade. The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust supports KaBOOM! in promoting and protecting a child’s right to active play at home, at school and in the community. “Building two new playgrounds in Rockingham County is just one great example of the exciting work happening in the area to move community health beyond just health care,” said Jehan Benton-Clark, senior program officer for the Trust who has been leading the Healthy
Places work in Rockingham County. “Community members told us they wanted more safe, open places for kids and adults to be active, and the KaBOOM! playgrounds are in response to that feedback. It’s encouraging to see Rockingham County residents working together to build this playground today.” Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust The Kate B. R e y n o l d s Charitable Trust was established in 1947 and is now one of the largest private trusts in North Carolina. Its mission is to improve the quality of life and quality of health for the financially needy of North Carolina. The Poor and Needy Division responds to basic life needs and invests in solutions that improve the quality of life and health for financially needy residents of Forsyth County. The Health Care Division promotes wellness statewide by investing in prevention and treatment. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. serves as sole trustee. www.kbr.org KaBOOM! KaBOOM! is the national nonprofit dedicated to the bold new goal of ensuring that all children, particularly the 16 million American children living in poverty, get the balanced and active play they need to thrive. KaBOOM! has been a powerful champion for play since its founding in 1996, working with partners to build, improve and open more than 15,000 playgrounds, engage more than
1,000,000 volunteers and serve more than 6,600,000 children. KaBOOM! creates and catalyzes great places to play, inspires, empowers and leads play advocates, and educates and elevates the societal conversation about the importance of play in children’s lives. For more information, visit kaboom.org/act or follow the conversation on why #playmatters at twitter.com/kaboom or facebook.com/kaboom.
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Loved ones of Rockingham County who have recently passed away Josephine (Jo) Purgason Alton, 85 Branson Matilda Wilson Angel, 87 - Madison Micheal Wayne Adkins, 58 Margaret Amos Allen, 82 - Eden Lori Michelle Lemons Barrett, 46 - Mayodan Gene Ray Batts, 71 Howard Lynn Boles, Sr. 62 Thea Grose Brown, 88 Harvey Leonard Barham, Sr., 79 Danny Joseph Beebe, 51 - Reidsville Savannah M. Brown, 79 Michael Burns, 59 - Reidsville Rosie Mae Brown Mildred Diane Boone Jerlean W. Baize, 71 Mary Ruth Smith Barnes, 73 - Madison Robin Renee Overby Barringer, 45 Audrey Rosemary Hand Battle John Joseph Bigelow, 82 - Stoneville Betty Jo Sparks Bowens, 82 Peggy Ridenhour Burton, 82 Carol “Casey” Bray, 72 - Reidsville Modine Brown, 89 Elizabeth Ann Carter Barnes, 80 - Eden Jennifer Lynne Williams Brown, 37 - Reidsville Sarah Jane Chandler Chatman, 66 Geneva "Louann" Clark, 54 - Stoneville Reginald Thomas “Brother” Cardwell, 92 - Mayodan Barbara Craig-Shoe, 69 Lloyd Huston Costner, 76 Annie Chilton Chrisman, 57
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James "Jacky" Murray, 77 - Eden Majesty Gladys Harrison Miller, 77 Richard Thomas “Mac” McCormick, 86 Virginia Jordan Mitchell, 61 William Phillip Marklin, 61 Bobby W. Maus, 78 - Reidsville Vena May Craddock Neal, 83 - Stoneville Naomi G. Poteat, 90 Mildred Jean Citty Pistilli, 80 - Eden James "Jim" Carl Pyron, Jr., 94 - Eden Helen Wilson Peatross, 89 Louise Clark Robertson, 85 - Madison Thelma Younger Reece, 82 Virginia Carolyn Pryor Ramsey, 72 - Eden Sybil Martin Steele, 93 Carolyn Joy Reeves Shook, 67 Dennis Robert Sine, 66 Peggy Seaford, 83 Rev. John Daniel “Danny” Shore, 66 Barbara Bondurant Snyder, 63 - Stoneville Patrick “Pat” Henry Smith, 90 - Rockingham County Thelma “Pat” Simmons, 86 Rev. John Daniel “Danny” Shore, 66 Kelly Kyle Lankford Shelton 55 Melindalee (Mendy) Tippett Soyars, 49 Rebecca Pauline Williams Snider, 97 Robert “Don” Scales, 64 Watson Glenn Stevens, 50 Sandra Kay Corns Smith, 53 Steven Arthur “Wildman” Seymour, 64 James Robert “J. R.” Spillman, 75 Michael William Shelton, 54 - Reidsville Una Lee Burnette Sims, 90 David S. Stallings, 69 - Reidsville Louise Theresa Leso Tuttle, 86 - Madison Annie Lou Thore, 85 Troy Wilson Taylor, 77 Arlene Joyce Thomas, 64 Audrey Hearp Thompson, 93 Alice Sibyl Johnson Thompson, 55 Shirley Phillips Thorne, 71 Debra Sue Versteeg, 56 - Mayodan Brenda Boothe Land-Walker, 67 - Eden Gordon Lee Washington, 88 James Howard Walker, 65 Robert Gray Winslow, 83 Kaye Denny Witty, 62 Brenda Forman Weile, 62 Robert “Bob” Williams, 78 - Reidsville Ethel Allene Wall Hunter Wakefield, 89 Elmo Franklin Wyatt, 75 - Eden Caren Crumpton Walker - Reidsville Ernest Penn Wilson, 75 - Reidsville Brian Keith Walker, 43 - Reidsville Michelle Richardson Yount, 39 - Reidsville Wilmer Clinton Yeatts "PaPa Bill", 86 - Eden Leonora Gonzalez Zamora, 88 - Eden
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Nurse-Family Partnership Launched North Carolina faces 16,000 premature births per year. Unfortunately, this devastating statistic is prevalent across much of the U.S. Studies show that adverse environments in early childhood have a significant impact on children’s health and development. The very first minutes of a child’s life are critical indicators of future health and well-being. One program is working to improve birth outcomes and child health and development, starting before the child is even born. Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is an evidence-based, home visitation program that launched in Rockingham County this year and is implemented by the Rockingham County Partnership for Children. The
program pairs first-time, lowincome mothers with registered nurses to achieve three primary goals: improve pregnancy outcomes, improve child health and development, and improve the economic self-sufficiency of families. Premature births – defined as births occurring before 37 weeks -- can cause problems for babies throughout their entire lives. Premature births can cause long-term intellectual and developmental disabilities that can lead to issues with physical development, behavioral problems and neurological problems among others. These challenges affect more than the family – they have economic and financial implications as well. Of the more than 11 percent of premature babies born in the U.S. each year,
2nd Annual MillerCoors 5K/15K Throw Back Run A message from MillerCoors Dear Community Leader/Business, MillerCoors Eden Brewery and United Way of Rockingham County are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual MillerCoors 5K/15-K Throw Back Run to be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014. We continue our partnership with the Danville Running Club, The City of Eden, The Brick, Gildan and we would like to welcome you as our one of our corporate sponsors. Our 1st Annual 5-K Throw Back Run was held August 2014, at the Eden Brewery. We had over 300 people in attendance and raised over $3,000 for United Way. United Way envisions a world where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives.Their goals are ambitious, but with your help, and by utilizing our core strengths - a national network, committed partners and public engagement capacity - we can help achieve them. We need your help! We hope to raise $5000 this year, and we are asking for your help! We would appreciate your thoughtful consideration for the following sponsorship opportunities. • PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP $1,000 Business Name and Logo on Platinum & Gold Sponsorship Banner, Business Name mentioned in the public service announcements, Business Name and Logo with prominent placement printed on T Shirt, Business may set up a table at the event to advertise your business, Business advertising materials will go in registration packets, Business receives 6 T Shirts and 6 registrations for runners from your business • GOLD SPONSORSHIP - $750 Business Name and Logo on Platinum & Gold Sponsorship Banner, Business Name and Logo printed on T Shirt, Business may set up a table at the event to
advertise your business, Business advertising materials will go in registration packets, Business receives 4 T Shirts and 4 registrations for runners from your business • SILVER SPONSORSHIP $500 Business Name printed on T Shirt Business may set up a table at the event to advertise your business Business receives 2 T Shirts and 2 registrations for runners from your business • BRONZE SPONSORSHIP $250 Business Name printed on T Shirt Business receives 1 T Shirt and 1 registration for runners from your business Registration Procedures: Entry fee is $30.00 (No Refunds) for the 5K and $45.00 for the 15K. Your cancelled check is your receipt. There will be race day registration and packet pick up from 7:00am – 8:45am. Water/Gatorade: At start/finish and turn-arounds. Awards: First 3 male and female overall, to first three in each age group & to first male and female Master. AGE GROUPS: 0-14, every 5 years up to 69, 70 and over. T-shirts for 5k and 15k participants over 12 y/o. Register by 08/22 for guaranteed shirt size. Free adult post race beverages will be provided for participants of legal drinking age. More Race Information: Call (336) 932-1232 or millercoors5k@gmail.com Sponsored and timed by the Brick and Danville running and fitness club Shirts donated by gildan Results: On-line at www.danvillerunner.org More Race Information: Call (336) 932-1232 or millercoors5k@gmail.com Note: Entry fee is NOT tax deductible. Mail entry form and Check to: MillerCoors C/O Genna Holt 863 E. Meadow Road Eden , NC 27288
THE WRIGHT COMPANY more than 70 percent are admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which is estimated to cost about $2,000 per day. NFP’s role in assisting families is important for many reasons. In addition to improving the lives and health outcomes of mothers and children, it also leads to positive social and economic impacts on communities. In fact, the RAND Corporation found that for every $1 invested in the program, more than $5 is returned. A family’s economic resources are predictive of a wide range of indicators of child and family well-being. Low-income parents often need welfare assistance during the early years of caring for their children, but long-term reliance on government support can negatively impact a family. Research shows that NFP improves maternal life course and economic self-sufficiency. In a study done in Elmira, NY, nurse-visited low-income, unmarried women relied on government assistance for fewer months than women in the control group. And, the same group of women worked 82 percent more than their control group counterparts through the child’s fourth birthday. Nurse-Family Partnership is backed by over three decades of research that show consistently positive effects on the lives of mothers and children. Clients show improved prenatal health, fewer childhood injuries, increased intervals between births, increased maternal employment and improved school readiness, among many other improvements. Thanks to NFP, many mothers and children in Rockingham County will be able to benefit from this evidence-based program. It will also help reduce the vicious cycle of poverty and help ensure that a healthy child grows into a healthy adult who makes a positive impact on his or her community. Contact: Heather Adams at the Rockingham County Nurse Family Partnership office at 336349-1881 or visit www.NFPNC.org
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Health Dept. Flu Shot Clinic The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department will be holding a flu shot clinic on Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 from 10:00am – 1:00pm in the lower dining room. Flu shots are thru the Health Department and will be FREE for those who have a Medicare or Medicaid card and a valid form of identification. Those who do not have this information will be required to show their insurance cards. If you have any questions, please contact the Recreation Department at (336) 548-2789.
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Ongoing Events To Your Health MOREHEAD HOSPITAL IN EDEN & ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL IN REIDSVILLE
Alzheimer’s. Monday, Sept. 8, 1-2:30 p.m. Penn Nursing Center in Reidsville, South Day Room. Registration is not required. For questions, call 951-4674.
To register, call 336-623-9713. • Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Call for dates and times Morehead Hosp Main Conference Room For more information call 336-627-6199.
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• TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) a nonprofit weight-loss organization . Weekly meetings last 1 hour, annual cost of joining is $28. Half-price for children 6-18 and for spouses who join together. Please visit www.tops.org or call 1-800YEA-TOPS. Local state contact Laurasgw@gmail.com or call 919-6213613. The Eden area meets every Monday at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Church, 233 Stadium Dr Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057.
Preregistration is required for ALL classes UNLESS instructed otherwise. Many
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are FREE of Charge. Call numbers listed for details on each event.
JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM The Draper Vol. Fire Department have started a Junior Firefighter Program for 16 & 17 year old, must be in high school and NC have a driver license for more information they can call 336-635-2233 and leave your name and phone number.
LIFE SUPPORT CLASSES **Registration required for all life support classes** Call 336-623-9711 ext, 2412 to reg.. Morehead Hospital BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING (BLS) ($25 fee) Sept. 9th, 8 am to 12 noon Morehead Hospital Downstairs Classroom, Morehead Hospital ADVANCE CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT RECERTIFICATION ($45) Sept. 11th, 8 am to 4:30 pm Morehead Hospital Downstairs Classroom , Morehead Hospital ADVANCE CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT Initial Certification (ACLS/2-day) ($45), Sept. 17 & 18 8 am to 4:30 pm Morehead Hospital Downstairs Classroom, Morehead Hospital PEDIATRIC ADVANCE LIFE Support Recertification (PALS) ($45) Sept. 24th, 8 am to 4:30 pm Morehead Hospital Downstairs Classroom, Morehead Hospital ADVANCE DIRECTIVE COMMUNITY SESSIONS September 9, Available at 2 pm and 6 pm, Registration required one week in advance. Call 336-623-9711 ext. 2482 to reg.. Morehead Hospital HEALTHY LIVING GROUP DIABETES CLASSES Annie Penn Hospital offers free diabetes classes for those who are at risk for diabetes, newly diagnosed or want to learn more. Each class will cover diabetes management basics (survival skills) and meal planning. The same material is presented at each class. You only need to attend one session. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, Sept. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Annie Penn Hospital, Dining Room A Reg. is req.. To register, call 951-4673. • CHRONIC DISEASE MANG. Call 336-627-0409, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., to register for the following: - Cardiac Rehab & Maintenance Morehead Hosp. Diabetes Ed. Classroom. - Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Morehead Hosp. Diabetes Ed. Classroom.
Morehead Hospital HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 AM • WMYN AM 11:30 a.m., 2nd & 4th Wednesday •
TEEN PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at Leaksville UMC. For information, contact Ashley May at 623-6002. FRIENDSHIP MINISTRY Osborne Baptist Church Children’s Worship Area. A ministry for children and adults with developmental disabilities. 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month 6-7:30pm. Registration Required call Kevin Bedard. 336-623-6064 kbedard@osbornebaptist.com THE ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. MEETING Meet on Monday, September 8, 2014 at UMAR, 342 Cherokee Camp Road, Wentworth, NC at 4: 30 p.m. Meeting will be held in the first house on the right at the end of the road. The public is invited to attend. For more information call 336-627-7565. The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. works with and for people with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. CIVIL AIR PATROL Seeking volunteer members to perform emergency services ( search & rescue and disaster relief ops) Aerospace education; and cadet programs for teens. Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Shiloh Airport. Call Charlie Spratt at 336-537-3115 or 336-520-7886.
Monthly Support Groups - Alcoholics Anonymous - 8 p.m., every Wed. Morehead Mem. Hosp.Dining Room. Open meeting - for those interested in recovery from alcoholism. For info. 336-623-2382 or 336-939-3230. - Al-Anon - Eden - Fri’s 8pm - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous Rock of Eden Spray Methodist. Wed’s Morehead Hosp. Dining Room Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm • Alanon every Thursday at 7pm at First United Methodist Church, Eden.. Open meaning. • Al-Anon Meeting 1st United Meth Church - 130 Main Street, Eden Every Thursday, 7pm. - Al-Anon - Reidsville - Tuesdays @ 7:00pm at ar Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr., Reidsville. Sponsored by local AA group and for family & friends affected by alcoholism. Contact 336-9726277 for info - NA (Narcotics Anon.) Meets 5 days a week at the REMMSCO Annex, 108 N. Main St, Reidsville. Includes noon meeting Monday and 8 PM meet Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat..1 hour, open to all.
DIABETIC EDUCATION Workshop for everyday living Eden Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 3rd Thurs. of every month, 3 pm. No res. necessary, FREE to the public! Pete Crouch, owner of Eden
FIBROMIALGIA SUPPORT GROUP New meeting for sufferers. Eden Library 2ce monthly. 10am 12pm. Check out our facebook (Amanda Odell) or call for details 336 612-2432
WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wednesday at 7pm. FREE to Public! Door Prizes! Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden (next to library) 627-4325 Annie Penn/Cone Health program
FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Osborne Bapt. Church Cafe/Kids Clubhouse. 1st Friday of every month: 6:30 pm. Are you a foster or adoptive family? Encouragement & support. Just interested in learning about the process? Community Welcome. Stephanie (336) 655-1354
BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM Cone Health provides free or low-cost breast and cervical screenings and followup services to eligible women in this region through this program. For information or to schedule an appointment, call 832-0628. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS A support group for family members and caregivers of individuals with
MOREHEAD HOSPITAL SPONSORED SUPPORT GROUPS • Community of Hope Cancer Support Call for dates and times Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room. Call Susie Pool at 336-623-9711, Ext. 2662. • Look Good - Feel Better Call for dates and times Smith-McMichael Cancer Center
CLUBS WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Meets 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB Meets at the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday or the month - 7pm Call Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Monthly Meetings held 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. Red Cross Bldg 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville. 573-3317 or 548-2027 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Invites you to visit and join! Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am. NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – Rockingham County Chapter 1161 – meets the 3rd Wed. of every month at the MAYFLOWER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 1641 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, 11:30 a.m. All federal active and retired employees & spouses (including postal and military) welcome. Tom Lovell – 336-623-1081.
CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN New location: 912 Bethlehem Restaurant Eden. $10 at Door. Reservations required: Call Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807 MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info
MILITARY GROUPS MEET • PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League All Marines, former Marines and spouses invited: 2nd Thur of each mo. at 7 pm at the Leaksville Christian Church, 1010 Washington St., Eden. Chet Chrismon 336-552-8760 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan . Rockingham County Post. The second Saturday of month at 11 AM.Call Post CDR. C D Grant 336-520-1950. • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Meets on the 2nd Sat. of each month at 9:30 AM at Post Building located at 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan. Anyone with or eligible for the American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle is welcome. For info call Don Laster at 336-202-9724. • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY meet every second Monday of month. Chapter 63 -Ag. Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School. Room 180)Social from 6 pm til 7 pm, meeting at 7 pm. We provide transportation for veterans to their VA appts if needed call (336) 349-6040. Volunteers Needed.Call (336) 394-0080. Need volunteer drivers to take veterans to their VA appointments. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Saturday Of The Month at 10 a.m. at the legion. For information, call Richard at 623-8122 and leave a message. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, Meetings the 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-347-7432, leave message. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY 2nd Tuesday of month, 11 am-noon at
the Sirloin House in Eden on Van Buren (Hwy 14) Contact Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 `• ROCKINGHAM COUNTY US MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Pfc Jerry L. McKinney Detachment Meeting every 2nd Thursday at 6PM. Location is the Leaksville Christian Church fellowship hall at 1019 W. Washington St, Eden, NC • “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” (Madison) Meet every 2nd Thursday of month 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg You Do Not have to be a vet to attend. • VFW POST 8297 2nd Sat. of each month at 961 Church St. Extention, Reidsville, 12 Noon. Call Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan at 7 PM. Info call Donald Bien,cdr.at 548-3431. •
• FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am - 1pm Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.
Upcoming & Ongoing Events THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam starts at 6:15PM Music at 7 PM For Information contact Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AND JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville, NC 27320. No Alcohol, smoke free. Adults $5 donation, ages 11 and under free.
GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER GED, Intro to Computers, ESL, Adv. Computer, Employability Skills (HRD) classes Network Room, Resume assists. • Eden - Call 336-637-1010 or 336 6233007 to reg. • Reidsville - Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes • Mayodan - Call 336-949-4849 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes
DANCE - COLUMBIAN CENTER 1210 Old Leaksville Rd, Ridgeway, Va Doors open at 6pm, Monday & Saturday Music 7pm - 9:30 by the House Rockers For information call Wayne at 276-340-6212
ROCKINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS: NEW HOURS 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., 1 to 3 pm om Mon. & Thurs. 249 The Boulevard, Eden. Tax deductible. Free large load pickup. 627-0160.
CASCADE COMMUNITY CENTER DANCE Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions avail. Music every Friday night: From 7-10 pm by Cascade Express & Friends and the 1st and 3rd Sat.night is Bluegrass.
FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for international exchange students for the 2014-2015 school year. Call 910-308-9458.
SENIOR DANCES REIDSVILLE EVENTS CENTER Downtown Reidsville @ 223 S. Scales St. - Tuesday - Bluegrass Night 7pm 9:30pm - Thursday - Classic Country with the City Limits Band 7pm: 9;30pm Bob or Myra Tudor at 336-342-6770.
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EDEN DANCE AT CB HUT The second Saturday of the month. Bullet Band at the C.B. Hut on Boone Rd. Eden N.C. No alcohol and No smoking Just good fun and dancing. 7pm-9:30pm New & old country-beach-and oldies. $5 at the door. All Ages Welcome!
• SALVATION ARMY Hungry? Come by and have a meal on us! Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Sun. 9:30 worship, 11am Sunday School. MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time. Anyone 60 years of age and over Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches, donations are gladly accepted if you are able. • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact Mildred Cochran 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Wanda Barnett • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE Reidsville Salvation Army 704 Barnes St., 349-4923 ext. 106
FITNESS ON THE SQUARE IN REIDSVILLE Mon’s & Wed’s Fitness in the Square 6pm REIDSVILLE FARMER’S MARKET - Saturdays, Tuesday and Thursdays in Sept. Begins at 6am in The Square on Scales Street. AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS POST 534 SHOTGUN RAFFLE
Church Events A New feature of Eden’s Own / Rockingham County Star Church Events is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more. For up to 10 Lines (or less) the fee is $10 The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them. Call 336-627-9234 and ask for Elizabeth or Lisa.
REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Complete, Free recovery program meeting at ROBERTS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Every Friday evening 7-9, Ph. 336-344-5083 203 Memorial Baptist Church Rd. Stoneville NC 27048 www.robertsmemorialbaptistchurch.org Why Are You Still Addicted? We can Help. • Live Call In TV Program WGSR 47.1 Thursday Nights 8pm - 10pm THE EDEN CHURCH OF CHRIST 250 The Boulevard, Eden, NC
• HOMECOMING : THE NEW KING MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH West Ave., Eden NC. September 14th, 2014 : Worship 11am, Homecoming 12 noon Special Music and Singing by the Lawson Family Everyone Welcome! Dinner to Follow Service!
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Events of Interest The AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS from Post 534 are raffling off a REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS. Tickets are $5 each. The drawing held October 4th at the Madison Heritage Festival. For tickets contact Ronnie 336453-9847 / Don 336-202-9724 / C D 336-520-1950 or see any of our riders.Winner must be able to legally
purchase a firearm. AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 ROCKINGHAM COUNTY AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 wants to know who makes the best stew. To do that we are going to host a STEW COOK-OFF. Tentative date is Oct. 11. The event will feature a Stew cook-off, art and craft fair,
cornhole tournament and a big boys toys show and shine. For more info contact C D 336-520-1950. More information is coming. STONEVILLE CRUISE IN (Aaron Manuel Memorial) To benefit Hospice of Rockingham County. Downtown Stoneville, September 19th and October 17th. DJ Dane
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Joyce, Presented by the Carolina Cruisers. For more info call Michael Manuel at 336-404-5565
• DAN RIVER BASIN ASSOCIATION'S FIRST SATURDAY OUTING, 10:00 a.m., 5-mile Big Sweep river cleanup near Eden, NC, Meet at NC Wildlife Access (the Boat Landing) in Eden. Wear hat,
gloves and close-toed shoes, be prepared to get wet, and bring boat, paddles, life jackets, lunch and water. Free and open to the public. Trip coordinators: Ward Collis, 336-292-2200, wjc07@triad.rr.com, and T Butler, 336-349-5727, members@danriver.org www.danriver.org r
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 • Rockingham County Commissioners meet at 371 NC Highway 65, Wentworth, NC 27375. 6:30pm, Public Comment Period begins at 6:30. Agenda available August19
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 • Masquerade $5 Jewelry & Accessory Sale Auxiliary Fundraiser at Morehead Hospital 7 am to 6 pm. Morehead Hospital Downstairs Classroom. Everything $5 - Everyone Welcome
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2014 • Masquerade $5 Jewelry & Accessory Sale Auxiliary Fundraiser at Morehead Hospital 7 am to 3 pm. Morehead Hospital Downstairs Classroom. Everything $5 - Everyone Welcome
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 • RCHS AFJROTC-961 Booster Club Craft Fair - 9am - 2pm. 180 High School Rd., P.O. Box 2843, Reidsville. If you wish to be a vendor please call Britta Carpenter (Treasurer) at 336-259-6478. $40 Registration (non refundable) is due by Sept. 5th, 2014. Email rchs.craft.fair@gmail.com for reg. form. Set up time 6 - 9am. • Second Annual Rockingham Count GospelFest! 5-8pm, RCC Apple Amphitheatre County Home Road, Wentworth, NC. Free, family oriented event for all ages. Bring picnic, drinks, snacks, blanket and lawn chairs. Great Gospel Muisc, traditional hymns, and spritituals by local choirs and performers. Bring non-perishable food itmes and canned goods for the homeless
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 • Rockingham County CommissionersOn The Road Meeting at Mayodan Town Hall, 210 W. Main St., Mayodan 6:30pm, Public Comment Period begins at 6:30. Agenda available September 3
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 • SHRED-IT RETURNS TO THE EDEN LIBRARY Sponsored by the Eden Friends. Druve up and have your itmes unloaed. Suggested items to shred: chancelled checks, bank statements, old bills, tax forms, legal documents, catalogs/ personal medical info/ anyting with printed name and address. Bring items in managable amounts and containers sucha as paper grovery bags or recylce bins that one person can lift. No newspaper or cardboard accepted. This is a community service offfered for houshold and home office items only
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 • RCS United Way Rockin 5K. Reidsville Senior High, 1901 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. Run/Walk benefit for the United Way of Rockingham County, sponsored by the Rockingham County Schools. Contace Tracy Curtis at tcurtis@rock.k12.nc.us, and Cindy Corcoran at ccorcoran@rock.k12.nc.us or call (336) 627-2709. Reg. is $30 per person. Register online at http://runsignup.com/rockin5k. Race packet pick up will be hld on Friday September 19, 4-5:30pm in front of auditorium and at 9am on raceday.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 • Eden Concert in the Park 6:30 Decatur Street Band. Concerts are held at the Kiwanis Amphitheatre at Freedom Park. Concerts are free to the public. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit on. Come with friends and family, bring a picnic and enjoy the music in the park. Sponsored by: The Eden Parks & Recreation Department.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 2014 • Wine Down Jazz Fest at Willow Oaks Plantation. Visit www.willowoaksplantation.com for more details. • Temptations in the Garden 6-9pm, Spray Mercantile, 413 Church Street, Eden, Tickets avl. soon. $20/person
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 • Reidsville Federated Woman’s Club Golden Fall Market 10am - 6pm - Zion Baptis Church, 807 Peidmont St, Reidsville, parking & entrance from W. Harrison St., Baked goods, crafts, colletibles, and much much more! Lunch Served Daily 11:30 - 2pm Tickets $1. Available at the door or purchase in advance from any Woman’s Club Member. Proceeds donated to local Charities and local student scholarhsip.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 • Reidsville Federated Woman’s Club Golden Fall Market 9am - 4pm - Zion Baptis Church, 807 Peidmont St, Reidsville, parking & entrance from W. Harrison St., Baked goods, crafts, colletibles, and much much more!Lunch Served Daily 11:30 - 2pm Tickets $1. Available at the door or purchase in advance from any Woman’s Club Member. Proceeds donated to local Charities and local student scholarhsip.
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It’s Gonna Be Great! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 • Music in the Park - Freedom Park Eden - 6:30 Decatur Street Band Concerts are held at the Kiwanis Amphitheatre at Freedom Park. Concerts are free to the public. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit on. Come with friends and family, bring a picnic and enjoy the music in the park. Sponsored by: The Eden Parks & Recreation Department.
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Shumatge working toward the Girl Scounts Gold Award Laura Shumate, 18, is already busy attending Rockingham Early College High School, but she still finds the time to volunteer in the community. She will be achieving the highest award in Girl Scouting, the Gold Award, this fall. To earn this award, one must dedicate at least 80 hours to a project of their choice. The hours are spent planning, leading, and executing the project. Laura chose to partner
with Cooperative Christian Ministries (CCM) to address the needs of families in our community. Her project titled, “Feed the Heart and Mind”, is a summer program that focuses on giving bags of food out to families with children. Along with the food, children are given a book that is handpicked from the selection of books Laura collected through a local book drive. The book drive
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BIRTHDAY PARTIES at GRAYSTONE FARM Fun for all ages • Children’s Pony Parties • Adult Parties • Team & Youth Group Parties • Showers, Reunions, Company Picnics, etc. Fully catered or self-hosted GRAYSTONE FARM
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was also in cooperation with CCM and the churches affiliated with this organization. The books collected are stored in a bookshelf that Laura and her dad built together. The program has been a great success, and the book portion of the program is going to be continued year round. Under the guidance of Dale Hallett, CCM secretary/treasurer and volunteer, Laura has been able to make an impact involving a topic she is passionate about. Laura is a student at Rockingham Early College High School and knows the importance of reading skills and good nutrition when it comes to learning. If you would like to donate new or gently used books to the project (birth to young adult level) you may take them to Leaksville United Methodist Church. The church office is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm. To keep updated about the project, check out Laura’s Facebook page “Feed the Heart and Mind-Gold Award Project”.
2014 Concert in the Park Series Saturday, Sept. 28 - 6:30 - Decatur Street Band Saturday, Oct. 26 - TBA Fall Festival Saturday, Nov. 30 - 6:30 - Possible Rain Date Concerts are held at the Kiwanis Amphitheatre at Freedom Park. Concerts are free to the public. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit on. Come with friends and family, bring a picnic and enjoy the music in the park. Sponsored by: The Eden Parks & Recreation Department.
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River lovers have new app Rockingham County residents who enjoy our four, beautiful, scenic rivers ... this important message is for you. If you use our rivers or plan to use our rivers, you can now get weather warnings and safety alerts. All you have to do is text "ROCKRIVER" to 888777 and you will receive weather warnings or other safety alerts concerning our rivers on your cell phones. Please let us help keep you safe and informed about any upcoming storm. Text "ROCKRIVER" TO 888777 to get weather warnings and safety alerts. Don't be scared, be prepared! This message is from the Rockingham County Office of Emergency Management.
Page attends NC Sheriff’s Association 92nd Annual Training Conference Sheriff Sam Page of Rockingham County recently attended the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association’s 92nd Annual Training Conference held in Craven County, North Carolina, with other sheriffs and law enforcement professionals from across the State. Sheriff Page is a Past President of the Association and serves as a member of the Association's Executive Committee, the governing board for the Association. Sheriff Page said, "Our Annual Training Conference allows North Carolina's sheriffs to discuss their experiences and learn from each other, as well as bring ourselves up-to-date on important law enforcement developments. North Carolina sheriffs have a complex role as constitutional officers leading law enforcement within their respective counties. Our duties often require that we be available to personnel and to the public continuously. My staff and I will use this knowledge to further serve and protect Rockingham County's citizens." "Sheriffs in every county of North Carolina are facing tremendous challenges in carrying out their responsibilities for law enforcement and the safety of our citizens; maintenance and operation of local jails; recruiting, training and maintaining talented personnel; working with domestic situations, child abuse cases, serving civil papers, tracking sex offenders in the state, issuing weapons permits, providing court security, and in many other areas," said Sheriff Page. At the Annual Training Conference, sheriffs discussed issues of interest to the Office of Sheriff, including updates on new changes to criminal law and procedures, as well as an update on the State Budget and other actions by the 2014 General Assembly. In addition, several classes were offered on various aspects of an officer’s use of deadly force. Jeff Naber, Manager of Chaplain Development and Ministry Relations for the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, gave training to sheriffs about how to overcome adversity after traumatic events. Jeff and his wife Terri also serve as Chaplains at major disaster sites. Sheriff Jerry Monette of Craven County and his staff were hosts for the Sheriffs’ Association’s Annual Training Conference. The Association Headquarters is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Edmond W. Caldwell, Jr. serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel.
SECU introduces new Scholarship program The State Employees' Credit Union Foundation introduced the SECU Continuing Education Scholarship program. SECU Foundation will fund ten $750 (per student) Continuing Education Scholarships to be awarded to eligible students at Rockingham Community College. Participants must enroll in an occupational program that leads to a state recognized or industry supported credential. Students in the Certified Production Technician and Certified Nursing Assistant programs qualify. To begin this process, complete the scholarship application and write a personal essay. Contact Sally Newman, 336.342.4261 x2151 for additional information. The scholarship application deadline for the Fall 2014 semester is Aug 22, 2014. The scholarship application deadline for the Spring 2015 semester is Nov 14, 2014.
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County Schools Names Director of School Administration
Jones Leigh Jones, current principal of McMichael High School, has been named Director of School Administration for Rockingham County Schools at the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting on August 11, 2014. Jones has served as principal of McMichael High School since 2011 and has over 14 years of experience in education. During her educational career, she has served as a high school PE teacher, a high school girl’s varsity basketball coach, an assistant women’s basketball coach at Appalachian State University, an elementary school PE teacher, an assistant principal, a principal intern, and a middle school and high school principal. In 2013, Jones was named RCS’ Principal of the Year and the NC Piedmont Triad Principal of the Year. Jones earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Appalachian State University and a Masters of School Administration from UNC-Greensboro. She is also a graduate of UNCGreensboro’s Principal Fellowship Program. Ms. Jones will remain principal of McMichael High School until a new principal is hired.
New “Happy” video released Rockingham County, NC has a new HAPPY Rockingham County “Points of Pride” video showcasing facts, stats, figures, photos and info regarding Rockingham County. Action shots of County employees are interspersed throughout the video set to the music of Pharrell Williams' song Happy: https://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=ipjawYDPcl4&feature=youtu.be The video celebrates Rockingham County's beautiful, relaxing, rural atmosphere with four rivers, two state
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“First Times” It’s a new school year, this became completely clear to me tonight as we attended Open House at Holmes Middle School and Morehead High School. I knew the summer of 2014 was coming to an end but until tonight I could block it out. It seems like we just went to Open House for first grade for Hanson and this morning he past his test for his driver’s permit. My head feels like I just left Morehead myself yet when I look in the mirror I know this is not true. My father was a man of few words he lived by his actions but when he spoke, people listened. I didn’t always listen so now I find myself at a crossroad where I should be old enough to teach my kids right from wrong but I don’t feel old enough to share wisdom. To me, my father was always old, maybe it was because he was sick, or maybe because he was my father, and fathers are always old. I ran a six mile obstacle course this weekend, I cannot be old enough to have a kid in high school. Especially one as smart as Hanson. Ready or not though here it comes because at this rate Hanson will be in college and Larson will be right behind him, so I thought I would write a few words of wisdom. So even if my kids are not listening maybe one day they will read them. This may not be your traditional list but I’m not really traditional so here it goes my list of things to do as you are growing up: • Go ahead and ask out the girl who you think is out of your league. You never know she might even marry you (your mom did) • Brush your teeth before putting on your tie. • Do not go to the movies on your first date, take her somewhere you can talk. • Buy a plunger before you need one. • Exercise makes you happy. Run, swim, lift or just play. • If you are the smartest person in the room, change rooms. • When you walk look ahead of you and not at your feet. • Go with the decision that will make the best story. • Nice guys don’t finish last, boring ones do. • Never hit anyone unless they are an immediate threat. • Never wear a clip on tie. EVER! • Always stand to shake someone’s hand.
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Q & A’s: Allergy Studies With A Few Surprises!
Nearly one in 10 kids deals with allergies. That includes hay fever and respiratory, food, and skin allergies. That’s a lot of sniffling and sneezing and itching and wheezing! It’s not any wonder that researchers keep trying to figure out ways to relieve some of this suffering. Here’s a snapshot of a few recent allergy studies that reveal a few surprises about allergies in kids. Too clean? Think twice before going overboard with the cleaning supplies. A recent study found that inner-city newborns exposed to a too-clean home were more vulnerable to allergies and asthma later in life. Surprisingly, the more rodent, roach, and cat allergens they were exposed to, the better. Allergens plus bacteria appeared to be the most protective. This study supports what’s called the “hygiene hypothesis.” What does that mean? When homes are too clean, young kids’ bodies might not develop the right responses to allergens like cat dander. Maybe cleanliness isn’t really next to godliness! The study needs more follow-up, especially since it reverses the results of earlier studies. So, don’t rush out and adopt a cat (or let your house become infested!) But stay tuned for more on this topic. Moo! Exposure to microbes may also be behind another study’s recent findings. In rural areas of Sweden, researchers found that kids growing up on dairy farms had one-tenth the risk of allergies as kids living in other rural areas. The study found for the first time that delayed development of immune systems puts youngsters at risk for allergies. So the researchers suspect something on these dairy farms is helping their immune systems to mature. Speaking of milk (and eggs). Researchers recently surveyed more than 300 caregivers of kids about their kids’ allergies. What they found surprised them. Parents weren’t most anxious about peanut and tree allergies—which are the most severe. They were most worried about milk and egg allergies. In a way, it makes sense: Milk and eggs are used in so many dishes. It may be harder for parents to keep track of them. Fortunately, about two-thirds of the parents surveyed clearly understood how severe their child’s allergic reaction was. This is important because it’s necessary to have a clear plan of action to handle your child’s reactions. In severe cases, you might even need to give your child epinephrine. Where you least expect it. Allergens can show up in unexpected places. A recent report about a skin allergy in an 11-year-old boy is a good example. Doctors finally traced the problem to the nickel in his iPad. Covering the iPad solved the problem. According to some doctors, skin allergies like this are becoming much more common. This report is a good reminder to consider the effects of metallic electronics and other potential sources of nickel exposure such as clothing fasteners and ear piercings. If any of your kids suffer from allergies, consult with your doctor. You might need referral to a special doctor (an allergist). I can also answer your questions about allergy medications and point you to products in our store to help ease symptoms. Nothing herein constitutes medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or is a substitute for professional advice. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other medical professional if you have questions or concerns about a medical condition.
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Marianne Williamson said, "We don't fear we are inadequate, we fear knowing how powerful we are." If You acknowledged and accessed that, What all could be possible? Are your decisions and actions based in either love, self approval or fear? If out of fear, then you are seeking outside approval. When you truly approve of yourself there is no need to seek approval from others. And you experience greater happiness. Can you relate? I'm already keeping this conversation going and exploring this further with my community on Facebook. Soon I will be setting up a Facebook page for personal sharing, tools, exploration exercises, participation, accountability and comments for those who are ready to work through this and love themselves even more. If you want to be included, reach out and let me know. And please make sure to connect with me on Facebook. There I explore further this subject and much more. You can also catch my video posts and share freely with your comments and questions. Here is the link to connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teresa.lea.33 Once we are "friends", if You have so indicated interest, I will add you to this group of select individuals who are willing to let go of whatever it is that is keeping them from self approval. Are you Seeking Approval From Others? True Authenticity is Approving of Yourself. Any time you are seeking Approval, even in the tiniest way, that you are moving away from Authenticity. We each have these roles in life that we have to do. But who we are underneath it all never has to change Join Me and the others who have already committed to their authenticity through self approval. Stop seeking others approval and instead find your own. It's all About You Being Who You Really Are. And It's About YOU Being In Touch In Life. Teresa Lea, BA NCLMBT # 1804 If you found this of value and want to find out about Teresa Lea and her work and more ways to care for yourself, go to www.InTouchInLife.com or call 336623-9138
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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 parks, hunting, plus rich cultural and historical roots. Rockingham County's first HAPPY video released in May, featured County Manager Lance Metzler dancing with dozens of County employees, and has received thousands of hits on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HIQy_oL680&index=2&list =PLJAVvlgnCC1K0uul3ZlmXA5c3qzz-Xf3V Both videos were shot and produced by Roy Sawyers of RockinghamUpdate (www.rceno.com). “Points of Pride” slides were created by intern Gabrielle Marshall. Public Information Officer Mable Scott said both HAPPY videos promote Rockingham County Government's theme: "Find Your SPIRIT in Rockingham County” and suggests you check out www.MyRockinghamCountyNC.com.
Sheriff Page to Host 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Sheriff Sam Page and the Rockingham County Sheriff’s office will be hosting a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Thursday Sept. 11, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. The ceremony will be held in front of the main entrance to the Rockingham Co. Sheriff’s Office located at 170 N.C. 65 Reidsville, N.C. 27320. Our guest speaker this year will be U.S. Navy Veteran and Rockingham County Chief District Court Judge Fred Wilkins. Sheriff Sam Page will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the event. Media Outlets, Rockingham County Employees and the general public are all invited to attend this event. Please join us as we gather together to honor those that lost their lives on that tragic day in 2001, and those who have given their lives since to keep this great nation safe and free.
Special judicial filing period ends The special filing period in three judicial races has officially closed. Nineteen candidates have filed for the Court of Appeals seat vacated by Chief Judge John Martin, listed in what will be the ballot order: Marion Warren Chuck Winfree John M. Tyson Elizabeth Davenport Scott Tricia Shields Jody Newsome Marty Martin Hunter Murphy Keischa Lovelace Ann Kirby Abe Jones Sabra Jean Faires Daniel Patrick Donahue J. Brad Donovan Lori G. Christian Jeffrey M. Cook Betsy Bunting John S. Arrowood Valerie Johnson Zachary Five candidates have filed for the Superior Court seat in District 15A vacated by Judge Robert Johnson (Alamance). Keith Whited Jim Roberson Mike Rodgers Alex Dawson III Rick Champion Four candidates have filed for the Superior Court seat in District 26B vacated by Judge William Constangy (Mecklenburg). Eric A. Montgomery David Kelly John W. Bowers Carla Archie An updated report of all filed candidates from this special filing period will be posted on the State Board of Elections website. Legislation resently enacted (Senate Bill 403) mandates that ballot ordering in nonpartisan races will be by random selection. This year, candidates will appear on the ballot in reverse alphabetical order beginning with W.
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Teenage School Bus Drivers By Darrell Meade Gregory
The h i g h school student bolted out of the bus doors and ran to his house. Barry Cochran, the bus driver, did not close the doors but waited for his friend Sammy to rapidly return with his shotgun. He jumped back on the bus and took a seat behind the driver as the doors closed, and bus #68 lurched forward. A few students were left on the bus, as it was at the end of its route. The students paid no attention as they made ready to disembark at the next stop. When the doors flung open, they quickly scampered down the steps as Barry and his friend, still clutching his gun, observed them running from the bus. The bus went forward again and shortly wheeled into its parking space beside Barry’s house. Barry retrieved his shotgun from the house, and both young men walked quickly into the woods. North Carolina took over school transportation in the 1930’s to aid public education. Draper standouts Hoyt Stultz and Dr. Roy Truslow drove Draper high school students to the Leaksville-Spray High before the advent of Draper’s High School. When the Draper High opened in 1940, there were least three short and long Chevrolet buses operating all the way to the Spray Bridge and all the rural areas around the town. The buses had two bench seats on each side of the vehicle as well as two benches running through the middle with the students sitting back to back. When the war sapped the town of its manpower, students stepped in to fill the gap. They also drove the high school students to the mill in Leaksville that had provided vocational classes in weaving, woodworking and machine shop. With employment readily available for anyone wanting to work, there was a shortage of bus drivers that was remedied by using student drivers. Armed with the school records, the school administrators were able to chose from a pool of responsible and mature young men, and later women, to transport safely children of all ages to their prospective schools. In a world devoid of electronic devices and entertainment, the children of that time grew up being able to master machinery and equipment as their parents were generally employed in manufacturing and farming, and it carried over. Even the sixteenyear-old girls piloted manual transmissions, as the first automatic bus did not arrive until bus #100 arrived in 1979. As soon as one was sixteen, it was a common rite of passage to get a drivers license, for that was the next step toward becoming an adult. The younger children looked up to the older ones, and it was con-
sidered a status symbol to be chosen as a student bus driver. The student bus drivers knew the route, for they had ridden on it when they were younger, and they also knew all the children, for they had grown up with them and their siblings. Because there was order and respect in this community of three mill towns, problems were minor. Drivers had to break up an occasional fight or stop the bus with the threat of returning back to school, heaven forbid. Besides the perk of having the girlfriend or buddies sitting behind the driver, there was also the benefit of pay. In the mid 1950’s, a driver could make $20 a month. By time the mid 60’s rolled around, the drivers were pocketing about $30 a month with pay being about a buck an hour. Minimum wage was being paid by the end of the 70’s, approximately $3.35 an hour which pushed the paycheck to over a $150 a month. When the student bus driver program was phased out in the late 1980’s a driver could expect about $300 a month. There were stringent requirements for these drivers, as they had to pass a course and a road test before being handed the keys. Their driving records had to be impeccable, for just one traffic infraction immediately resulted in the termination of one’s bus license. Strangely, there is no record of academic requirements, as several of the drivers had failed some grades. One of the requirements was being able to park the bus at home overnight. The student drivers walked out to their job every morning - no excuse for being late for school for these students! Bus drivers generally took great pride in their first real job and kept their job on wheels
clean and well looked after. S o m e e v e n added a little flair to their bus by painting the lug nuts silver with model car paint. With the governors set at 35 mph, some tried to squeeze an extra mile or two an hour out of their bus to claim they had the fastest bus. Today, the buses are upgraded to run 45 mph. Starting in the sixties, the federal government passed a law that started preventing young drivers from driving school buses. North Carolina governors repeatedly applied for exemptions for the state and received it. However, by the end of the 1980’s, adult drivers were being integrated into the system. This is another episode of a bygone era that, to many who did not live through it, sounds bizarre. Parents had no qualms about putting their grade school children on board with the neighborhood student bus driver. The #68 bus route was late ending that fall day, for it consisted of two routes that ended later than the other routes. With the sunlight dwindling, Barry Cochran and Sammy Benton could save a few minutes of daylight for their rabbit hunting. Special Thanks to Barry Cochran, Eden Historical Museum, Jerry Ellis, Glenn Fargis, Lynn Fargis, Bob Gauldin, Derek Graham, Teresa Hutson, Toni Kallem, J.W. Manuel, George Reynolds, Paul Stopel, Ed Travis, and Dr. Roy Truslow
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Hot Cars Can be Deadly for Children Babies and young kids can sometimes sleep so peacefully that we forget they are even there. It can also be tempting to leave a sleeping child alone in a car while we quickly run into the store. Leaving a child alone in a car can lead to hyperthermia also known as heat stroke. Because of this, the Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Division is reminding parents and caregivers that leaving children unattended in a vehicle, even for a few minutes, can become deadly or lead to serious injury in the blink of an eye. A child’s body temperature rises 3-5 times faster than an adult’s and can lead to death when it reaches 107 degrees. When the sun is out, and even on cloudy days, the inside of a car can become much hotter than the temperature outside. In as little as 10 minutes, a car can heat up 20 degrees. On an 80 degree day, the inside of a closed car can quickly exceed 100 degrees and on 90 degree days, like we have had the last several weeks, the temperature can reach 125 degrees. Contrary to what some may think, cracking a window does little to keep the inside of a car cool and should not be used as an option for leaving a child alone in the vehicle. Unfortunately, there are several reasons why a parent may leave their child in a hot car, with most being unintentional, including, change in routine, lack of sleep, stress, fatigue, distraction, to run a “quick” errand and more. An easy way to prevent such tragedies is remembering to ACT. A: Avoid heatstroke-related injury and death by never leaving your child alone in a car, not even for a minute. And make sure to keep your car locked when you’re not in it so kids don’t get in on their own. C: Create reminders by putting something in the back of your car next to your child such as a briefcase, a purse or a cell phone that is needed at your final destination. This is especially important if you’re not following your normal routine. T: Take action. If you see a child alone in a car, call 911. Emergency personnel want you to call. They are trained to respond to these situations. One call could save a life. By following these simple tips and reminders, you can help protect your most important cargo. For more safety tips and information regarding child safety, please visit www.KidsAndCars.org and/or www.safekids.org.
Retired RCS Athletic Director Wins Rich Brenner Life Leadership Award On August 12, 2014, at a luncheon at Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts in Winston-Salem, NewBridge Bank awarded the Rich Brenner Life Leader Award to Jim Wilson, RCS’ former Athletic Director. Wilson retired from RCS in June 2014. The Life Leader Award was created in 2008 and is named after Brenner, former FOX 8 sports director and esteemed broadcaster. It is given annually as part of the NewBridge Bank Invitational Football and Cheerleading Jamboree and recognizes an outstanding member of the Jamboree community who overcomes personal obstacles to be a role model for students. Congratulations, Mr. Wilson!
September Red Cross Blood Drive Schedule - 09/03/14 Wednesday - Reidsville Family YMCA - 504 South Main St., Reidsville - 349-3434 - 2pm-6:30pm - 09/04/2014 Thursday - Eden Family YMCA - 301 South Kennedy St., Eden - 349-3434 - 2pm-6:30pm - 09/10/2014 Wednesday - Rockingham County Governmental Center - 371 Hwy 65, Wentworth - Cindy Herring 342-8374 11am-3:30pm - 09/19/2014 Friday - American Red Cross - 3692 Hwy 14, Reidsville - 349-3434 - 10am-2:30pm - 09/25/2014 Thursday - Grace Baptist Church - 3097 US Hwy 311, Madison - Patty Wilson 427-3494 - 3pm-7:30pm - 09/25/2014 Thursday - Salem UMC - 2020 Wentworth St., Reidsville - Church Office 349-5021 - 2:30pm-7:00pm - 09/27/2014 Saturday - Yanceyville Road VFD - 3361 US Hwy 158, Reidsville - Call Liz 280-9990 - 11am-3:30pm
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First Row (l-r) Natro Dove, Kislyn Thomas, Holly Brim, Carol Presnell, Kenya Warren, Julie Greer, Heather Bosworth, Chasity Smith, Rebecca Simerly, Kathy Belcher, Shannon Crews, Chasity Abbott Second Row (l-r) Shylo Harris, Angela Wilson, Chandra Plummer, Joey Fulton, Brittney Duggins, Ashley Moran, Megan Tuck, Festus-Anslem Oronsaye, Rebekah Reynolds, Kayla Barber, Kay Hopper, Lydia Turner RCC Caps and Pins Practical Nursing Graduates WENTWORTH –During a July 23 evening ceremony, 16 Rockingham Community College practical nursing students received their caps and pins. During the ceremony, special awards were given to the following: Natro Dove, who received the Peer Award; and Kay Hopper who received the Faculty Award. The practical nursing candidates for graduation are: Chasity Abbott, Kayla Barber, Kathy Belcher, Heather Bosworth, Holly Brim, Shannon Crews, Natro Dove, Brittney Duggins, Joey Fulton, Julie Greer, Shylo Harris, Kay Hopper, Ashley Moran, Festus-Anslem Oronsaye, Chanda Plummer, Carol Presnell, Rebekah Reynolds, Rebecca Simerly, Chasity Smith, Kislyn Thomas, Megan Tuck, Lydia Turner, Kenya Warren, Angela Wilson.
Old Time Baptist Church Vacation Bible School in July . Joining in on their "Live for JESUS" presentation were Buggles the Clown, The Eden Fire Department with the Smoke House Safety Program, and each enjoyed crafts, door prizes and lunch. Each child was given a bag of back to school supplies to help them start their new fall agenda for 2014. A special balloon release was held in honor of Curt Overby and in memory of Clarence Cheshire.
Mitchell’s Drug Proudly Introduces Beth Campbell Their Newest Pharmacist To The Team At Mitchell’s Drug, we pride ourselves on being a local, family owned pharmacy and we are pleased to introduce our new pharmacist, Dr. Beth Campbell. Beth is an Eden native and graduated from Morehead High School in 2006. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Carolina University, Beth went on to Wingate University School of Pharmacy to receive her Doctor of Pharmacy degree. While at Wingate, Beth was involved in the North Caroline Association of Pharmacists, the American Pharmacist Association, Phi Lamba Sigma leadership society, and Phi Delta Chi. While pharmacy school showed Beth multiple routes to pursue, she had a heart for community pharmacy and was determined to “come back home” to work. Beth is excited about getting to know our customers and would love to see new faces. Come ask Beth a question about your medications today!
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Family Health and Fitness Day Sept. 27 It’s More Than Just a Day, It’s a State of Mind Parents readily acknowledge that part of their role as a parent is making sure that their children
are healthy. Regular health physicals, immunizations, and dental visits are all part of taking care of their children. But according to Sylvia Mand, MSN, FNP-C,
Mand, N. P., Joins Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine— Clara F. Gunn medical practice Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine announced that Sylvia Mand, Nurse Practitioner, has joined Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine— Clara F. Gunn medical practice in Reidsville. Mand received her MSN and FNP-C degrees at Case Western Reserve University. She has worked in many different medical specialties, including mental health, rheumatology, pediatric hematology and oncology, gastroenterology and Mand family medicine. The Clara F. Gunn medical practice is a new facility that opened in May 2014 and offers Family Medicine services, accepting all ages—infants, children and adults. Located at 922 Third Avenue in Reidsville, this practice is nestled within and adjacent to many housing communities, apartments and developments. “This practice is unique in that it is located in the community where people reside – we’re their neighbors,” says Mand. Another unique characteristic is that it offers medical care and assists patients in accessing many of the community resources that many families may not be aware of and can benefit from – we have many partnerships with local agencies and will link families with them according to their needs.” Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine, Inc. is a 501 C3 non-profit healthcare practice that provides care for more than 39,000 children and 15,000 adults. These patients have more than 90,000 visits annually at the organization’s medical practices. All practices, with the exception of the medical practice at the Interactive Resource Center, accept Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and have a sliding fee scale for those without health insurance. The Interactive Resource Center medical practice cares for the homeless who are uninsured. Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine has four practice locations in Greensboro, two in High Point and one in Reidsville, North Carolina. These are: In Greensboro: Pediatrics at Wendover; Pediatrics at Meadowview; Family Medicine at Eugene and Interactive Resource Center clinic. In High Point: High Point Adult Medicine and Pediatrics at E. Commerce. In Reidsville: Clara F. Gunn medical practice. In 2013, Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine was designated as a fully funded Federally Qualified Health Center.
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Nurse Practitioner with the Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine— Clara F. Gunn medical practice in Reidsville, sometimes the best way to care for parents themselves begins when they bring their child in for a physical. A child’s healthcare physical is much more than the routine height, weight, and vital signs, says Mand. It’s the best opportunity for a thorough assessment of the child’s health and well being—physical, social, behavioral and developmental. “It’s truly an opportunity for an indepth conversation to assess issues that may be impacting the child’s health,” Mand says. “It’s also the best time for the healthcare provider to turn to the parents and family and say, ‘now what about you? Have you had your annual checkup, or your mammogram or your cholesterol checked?’” Many times, Mand continues, she’s then able to make annual physical appointments to follow-up on mom or dad’s health, and it’s also the time to discuss how families can stay healthy together. Proper nutrition, regular exercise, open communication and support are all important parts of family health. Healthy exercise doesn’t have to be a schedule of marathon runs or triathlons. Walking or hiking together routinely, playing ball or biking together, these are all ways of keeping the family active. All types of regular physical activity helps improve overall health and fitness, and reduces the risk for many chronic diseases, she says. “And the fact that a family is doing it together strengthens relationships and bonds.” Discussions with and about an individual’s and a family’s collective health is what family medicine is all about, and that’s what the brand-new Clara F. Gunn medical office specializes in. “At the Clara F. Gunn medical office, I’m just as concerned about the whole family as I am about the child,” Mand concludes. So on Saturday, Sept. 27, go out and take a walk together, and make that commitment—to regular exercise, to healthy nutrition and to safeguarding the health of each family member. For more information on Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine— Clara F. Gunn medical office, or to schedule a healthcare appointment, call 336-355-9913. The practice, which is located at 922 Third Avenue in Reidsville, is accepting new patients. It accepts private health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare or self-pay.
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County 4-H delegation wins awards at State 4-H Electric Congress
Lorrie Norwood, Emily Holmes, Nancy Norwood and Wayne Huddleston, account executive for Duke Energy. A delegation of 4-H’ers from Rockingham County was named the top county group at the 4-H State Electric Congress July 14-16 at Western Carolina University. The delegation that went to Electric Congress is Emily Holmes, Lorrie Norwood and volunteer, Nancy Norwood. The county award goes to the county that submits the top Group Cumulative Electric Book. Lorrie Norwood accepted the award on behalf of the Rockingham delegation. The Rockingham delegation also won the county award as the top delegation in the Duke Energy Progress service area. For individual awards; Lorrie Norwood was awarded first place for the Duke Energy Carolinas service territory award. The state’s electric power companies annually recognize top 4-H’ers for electric energy project achievements. Emily Holmes was also recognized for the completion of her 4-H electric portfolio. Two hundred youth, volunteers and Extension Agents attended from 59 counties. 4-H’ers win the expensespaid trip to 4-H Electric Congress based on their 4H electric project achievements. Since 1947, Progress Energy, Duke Energy and Dominion North Carolina Power have sponsored the annual congress to emphasize energy conservation and safe electricity use. The 4-H program is the youth education program of North Carolina Cooperative Extension, based at North Carolina State and North Carolina A&T State universities. More than 227,782 young people between the ages of 5 and 19 participate in North Carolina 4-H activities each year with the help of 20,333 adult and youth volunteers. For more information about 4-H contact Morgan Maness, 4-H Agent at 336-342-8230 or email morgan_maness@ncsu.edu.
ADTS in urgent need of volunteers REIDSVILLE - Over the past year Aging, Disability, and Transit Services has noticed an increasing need for volunteer services and is calling on the Rockingham county community to help meet the need. The frail and elderly in Rockingham County need assistance with basic home maintenance tasks such as lawn mowing and minor home repairs. The agency has also seen a surge in requests for transportation to doctor’s appointments and the grocery store, among other things. Currently, there are 12 elderly adults waiting for help with lawn care. Hot temperatures coupled with increasing age and declining health make lawn maintenance a real health and safety risk for some older adults. Other volunteer service requests such as friendly visits and phone calls- to help with loneliness and depression, transportation, wheel chair ramps and home repair are coming in quicker than we can find volunteers to fill them. Kristen Perry, ADTS Director of Community and Volunteer Relations shares, “the idea of any elderly person, but especially our County’s most vulnerable older adults, sitting at home waiting for someone to visit, call,
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Skat Bus route expands! Well, it’s official. We now offer transportation on the skat (public transit) bus in both Eden and Reidsville. The system runs on a one hour loop with connectors helping people get to/from Eden and Reidsville, as well as the Wentworth area. Our goal is to be in the western part of the county sometime next year. A ribbon cutting ceremony, complete with live music, food, fun and even rides on the new buses was held on August 19th at Market Square, to celebrate the “launch” of the brand new skat bus route in Reidsville. Some of the comments I heard ranged from, “This is just wonderful. We haven’t had transportation like this in a long time,”; “I can go to RCC now and register for classes,” and “This is going to be a big help for me, as I don’t have a car and no way to get around.” The skat bus is just another example of how Aging, Disability and Transit Services of Rockingham County (formerly Council on Aging) is working to help meet the needs of not only the senior population, adults with disabilities and their families, but also the county “at large”, as anyone can ride the skat bus for the bargain fare of just $1. For more information on any of our routes, connectors or other transportation related to the skat bus, visit www.rideskat.org or give us a
Sandiford call at (336) 349-2343 or (336) 394-1300. I’d also like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank the first three corporate sponsors we’ve had come on board with ADTS. They are: Carolina Apothecary, The Ball Corporation and Annie Penn Hospital. We hope to add many additional sponsors to this list in the weeks and months to come. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s support, whether through financial contribution or by volunteering in some capacity (or both), we thank each and every one of you for helping make our mission possible. As always, if you’d like to have me visit your group or organization and share information about all that we do, I am more than happy to do that any time. Please feel free to call me directly at (336) 394-1313 or reach me by email at tsandiford@adtsrc.org. I look forward to hearing from you. And for all you bowlers out there, get ready for our annual bowling event coming up in October, which benefits our Caregivers program.
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Reidsville Area Foundation Announces Executive Director Jennifer Coleman Nixon, PhD, has been chosen as Executive Director of the Reidsville Area Foundation (RAF) to replace Craig Cardwell who has announced his retirement. Donna Rothrock, Chair of the Reidsville Area Foundation (RAF) Board of Directors made the announcement after a recent meeting of the RAF Executive Committee. “The Reidsville Area Foundation began the search process in early June 2014 and we were very pleased with the number of resumes that were submitted and also with the excellent qualifications of candidates”, Ms. Rothrock continued. “Over a ten week period, the RAF Search Committee reviewed all the resumes, chose finalists for face to face interviews and selected a candidate who was then recommended to the RAF Executive Committee for their consideration and approval.” Jennifer Nixon is a county native and resident. After earning degrees in anthropology from UNC at Chapel Hill and East Carolina University, she earned a PhD in Social Science from the School of Health at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Rothermere American Institute at Oxford University, where she published a number of peer-reviewed articles in academic journals, including Social Politics, Social Policy & Society, Disability & Society, and Critical Discourse Studies. Since returning to North Carolina in 2010, Jennifer has served as the first Executive Director of the Rockingham County Healthcare Alliance, a collaborative rural health network aimed at increasing access to care and improving population health across Rockingham County. Under her leadership, this organization transformed from an informal group of healthcare stakeholders into a community-owned, nonprofit organization poised to deliver care and coordinated services to the medically underserved residents of Rockingham County. Jennifer has created productive collaborations with a broad range of local and statewide leaders, nonprofit organizations and constituent groups. She also has comprehensive experience with program development and implementation and brings a full complement of evaluation skills to her new role. Her commitment to making Rockingham County a vibrant and healthy community for all residents is evident in her many accomplishments.
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SNAP/EBT accepted at Market Square Farmer’s Market The City of Reidsville is pleased to announce that SNAP/EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ), along with Debit and Credit cards, are now accepted at the Market Square Farmer’s Market. According to Market Square Manager, Judy Yarbrough, “This program has been a work in progress, and we are so excited to offer this to our community. Thanks to the generosity of a $30,000 grant from the Reidsville Area Foundation, we can now accept SNAP/EBT along with Credit and Debits cards. The Farmer’s Market in Reidsville is the oldest market in the county and the only market
offering this service. There are approximately 1,400 families within a three-mile radius of the market that are SNAP/EBT recipients. This program will allow customers to get fresh local produce, fruits and vegetables along with baked goods, eggs, plants that produce edible foods, honey, meat and more. It is a “win/win” for the market, the consumer and the farmers, according to Yarbrough. The way the program works is when you come into the market, if you plan to use debit, credit or SNAP, you will see new Farmer’s Market Assistant Kenya Johnson. She will swipe your card for an amount and then give
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you that dollar amount in Farmer’s Market Tokens. The customer then takes the tokens to the vendors at the market and buys their produce, etc. Every purchase is rounded up or down to the nearest dollar amount as the tokens are valued at $1 each. If you do not use all your tokens on that visit, you may keep them for the next time you shop at the market. The tokens can only be redeemed at Market Square Farmer’s Market. The grant received from the Reidsville Area Foundation provides funding for the Farmer’s Market Assistant position. The Farmer’s Market also received a grant through Market Link that provides our SNAP/EBT, Credit & Debit equipment at no charge for the first year and minimal charge for the seceding two years. This year we have also received an additional grant through the Community Transformation Grant Project, that provides transportation from various senior living facilities throughout the county to the market at least twice a month, Yarbrough said. This is free for the individuals riding the van. This particular grant can serve up to 600 people. Once the SCAT bus program kicks off later in August one of the stops will be Market Square. Now there is no reason you can’t get fresh local produce and more! All of these efforts, along with now accepting Credit and Debit, will enrich the market and contribute to the growth and economic development of not only the market but to the citizens, farmers and artisans selling at the market. The Farmer’s market is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 6a.m.-12 noon. It runs through October. For more information, please call 3491099.
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help with their lawn, or get to a doctor’s appointment is heartbreaking.” To help combat their growing waiting list for volunteer service, ADTS is asking members of the community to give one hour, once a month to an older adult in our area. Perry adds, “people would be surprised what a difference that hour can make.” The volunteer program at ADTS is built around the premise of neighbors helping neighbors – the goal is to connect older adults to people, businesses, and groups in the community that are willing and able to offer assistance. To participate or learn more about how you can get involved, please call ADTS 349-2343. Aging, Disability and Transit Services is a private nonprofit agency dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all Rockingham County citizens, with primary focus on senior adults, people with disabilities and their families. This mission is accomplished through providing an array of community services including In Home Aide (CAP-DA, PCS, Home & Community Care Block Grant, Private Pay), Meals on Wheels, Meals With Friends Nutrition Sites, Adult Day Care/Day Health, RCATS Public Access Transportation, Eden skat bus transportation, Community Resource Connections, Volunteer Caregiver Services, Family Caregiver Support and Advocacy and Referral Services.
Fall Schedule for the Small Business Center Fall Schedule for the Small Business Center. All Classes are free of charge - Sept 2 - 12-2 - Reidsville Goodwill Resource Center Marketing – Getting Customers - Sept 13 - 9-4 - RCC Brewing Center. How to Start a Brewery, Winery, Meadery - Sept 23 - 12-2 - Eden Chamber of Commerce Medicare —New Laws and Regulations - Oct 7 - 12-2 - Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Fueling Your Business – Resources, capital and money - Oct 14 - 12-2 - Eden Goodwill Resource Center Writing a Business Plan - Oct 21 - 12-2 - Mayodan Goodwill Career Center How to Start a Business - Nov 4 - 12-2 - Reidsville Goodwill Resource Center Selling on Ebay - Nov 11 - 12-2 - Mayodan Goodwill Career Center Using Quickbooks - Nov 18 - 12-2 - Eden Goodwill Center Getting Money for Your Business
State Utilities Commission approves overlay for 336 Area Code The North Carolina Utilities Commission (Commission), by Order dated August 13, 2014, approved implementation of an allservices distributed overlay to provide area code relief for the 336 Numbering Plan Area (NPA or area code) that serves the Piedmont Area of North Carolina – including the cities of Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, North Wilkesboro, and Asheboro. Neustar, serving as the North American Numbering Plan Administrator, forecasted that without area code relief, numbering resources for new accounts in the 336 area will be exhausted by the third quarter of 2016. The telecommunications industry unanimously recommended the overlay, and the option was also supported by the Public Staff of the North Carolina Utilities Commission. The Commission selected the recommended overlay method of relief because it is the most efficient, most effective, and least disruptive of the four alternatives presented. The Commission has previously approved similar overlay relief in the Charlotte and Raleigh areas. Because an overlay means that the 336 dialing area will have two different area codes, the Federal Communications Commission requires use of 10-digit dialing (area code + 7 digits) for all local calls into, out of, and within the area. However, there will be no change in the cost to consumers for local calls. Further, existing customers will be able to keep their 336 telephone numbers without change. Neustar has informed the Commission that the new overlay area code will be 743. Customers will receive more detailed information, including a time schedule for implementation of 10-digit dialing, in future notices from their local telecommunications provider. About the North Carolina Utilities Commission: The North Carolina
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Locally Made New Harness design tested STONEVILLE - Rockingham County Maintenance / Engineering, among others, are field testing new LFP Harness (made in Rockingham County). OSHA requires that any worker above 6-feet wear a fall protection/arrest system. London Fall Protection (LFP) is located in Stoneville and manufactures the LFP Fall Arrest System consisting of the LFP Eagle Harness and LFP Strong Arm Lanyard. Tony London is the inventor who has been roofing for over 30 years and developed the LFP Fall Arrest System. Industries that will use the system: Utilities, Maintenance, Roofing, Construction, Military, Mining, Window washers, Tree maintenance, Recreational rocking climbing.
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Brought to you by these Merchants and generous sponsors: Barry Z. Dodson, CPA • Century Link • Duke Energy • Edward Jones First Citizens's Bank • Flynn Furniture & Carpet Co. • House of Stars Lomax Construction • Madison Art & Frame • McMichael Mills News & Record • Pine Hall Brick • Rakestraw Insurance • Ray Funeral Home Remington Arms Company, LLC • Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority Spatial Data Consultants, Inc. • Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc. • The Messenger Tiremax • Unifi For Food & Craft Vendors Call: Call Danny at 548-2305 or Bobby at 427-2112
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Women’s Only 5K Walk & Run Date Moves to Nov. 22 The Women’s Only 5K Walk and Run is moving from Saturday, Oct. 4, to Saturday, Nov. 22. The date is being changed out of respect for Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish faith, which falls on Oct. 4 this year. “This was unintentional and we offer a heartfelt apology to the Jewish community,” says Women’s Hospital President Cindy Farrand. “The Women’s Only 5K Walk & Run is usually held on the first Saturday of October, which happens to be Yom Kippur this year. Respect is at the heart of the Cone Health culture. The change is being made out of respect for the Greensboro Jewish community and its religious traditions.” There are three options for current registrants: 1) Participate on the new date. You do not have to do anything. Your current registration will automatically be moved to the new date. 2) Remove name from participant list, donate fee. If you are unable to participate but would like to donate your entry fee to the Mammography Scholarship
Fund, send us an email with your name to womensonly5k@conehealth.com. Please put “Donation” in the subject line. 3) Remove name from participant list, request refund. If you would like a full refund of your registration fee, send an email with your name to womensonly5k@conehealth.com. Please put “Refund” in the subject line. “We apologize for the inconvenience and hope that registrants will still be able to participate on Nov. 22. If not, it is our hope that those who have already registered but are unable to participate on the new date will consider generously donating their registration fee. The Mammography Scholarship Fund is the beneficiary of race registrations and fills an important need in our communities. Last year alone, nearly 600 women, who otherwise could not afford them, received lifesaving mammograms,” says Farrand. The Women’s Only is one of the largest women’s only races in
the Southeast. It begins at 8:15 a.m. with the Girls’ Only race for participants 6 years old and younger. There will be dozens of exhibitors, Jazzercise warm ups and other activities. Registration is $30 before Oct. 29 and $40 afterwards. Girls’ Only MiniWalk & Run registration is $10. Women and girls can register at womensonlyrun.com. Online registration ends Sunday, Nov. 16. “This change places the Women’s Only outside of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, explains Farrand. “However we look forward to creating additional awareness and holding a great event on Nov. 22.” According to breastcancer.org, about one-in-eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer. The Cone Health Cancer Center treats more breast cancer cases than any other type of cancer. Mammograms are considered the gold standard of early detection.
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County Manager Honors McAlister as "Boss of the Month" Local citizens are top priorities for Rockingham County Government. Every month, County Manager Lance Metzler thanks and honors a local citizen by showcasing him/her as "Boss of the Month." Metzler announced today he is honoring Eric McAlister of Rockingham County as "Boss of the Month.” "Our Rockingham County citizens are McAlister very special to all of us in Rockingham County Government," Metzler said. "I thought this would be a great idea to show citizens we appreciate them and to always remind County employees our real bosses and ultimate responsibility is to SERVE local citizens." Each month, candid photos are shot of citizens visiting the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth. One photo is selected to be highlighted by Rockingham County Government as "Boss of the Month." Several framed photos of the "Boss of the Month" are displayed in the Governmental Center, via social media, and the County's homepage at www.MyRockinghamCountyNC.com
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Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest, in the Draper Village of Eden, was a big success in late July, drawing hundreds to shag the night away to the tunes by The Embers featuring Craig Woolard.
Christ will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 Highway 14, just south of Eden. The event will involve people from Caswell County and Danville, Va. as well as local church members and guests. Refreshments will be served. “We just want people to come and enjoy a night focused on the Savior in a relaxed atmosphere,” said sister missionaries Madison Carter and Alley Ekins, who are organizing the event. Among those scheduled to perform are: Sarah London, pianist and the Revs. Rodvegas and Tamara Ingram, singers. Sarah Kestner London of Eden is the minister of music at Draper Pentecostal Holiness Church. A 1959 graduate of Morehead High School, London began playing as a child, playing for her first funeral when she was nine and her first wedding at age 14. She retired with 25 years seniority with BellSouth and has managed Hidden Valley Apartments for 7-1/2 years and Harris Point for 5-1/2 years. Both Ingrams are ministers. He pastors St. John United Methodist Church in Eden and Salem United Methodist Church in Reidsville while she is at St. Stephen United Methodist Church in Madison. They married after meeting while they were students at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a native of Albemarle and she grew up in Albemarle. Both received their divinity degrees from Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury. They live in Eden. Others scheduled to perform are soloist Juliana Atkins, Violinist Sister Alley Ekins and organist Kelly Martin. Information can be obtained by calling 336-589-8252.
Free GospelFest coming to RCC Campus You’re invited to the award-winning Rockingham County GospelFest! This free, family-oriented event is open to the public and is from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13th, Apple Amphitheater, Rockingham Community College Campus, County Home Rd., in Wentworth. The GospelFest Steering Committee encourages you and your family to bring a picnic lunch, blankets, and lawn chairs and get ready for an evening of great gospel music including local choirs, groups, singers, musicians and the Rockingham County
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Madison/Mayodan & Stoneville Mayodan Homecoming and Antique Festival set for September 5 & 6... Two festivals, One Weekend Mayodan, NC – It all comes toys, tobacco collectibles, militogether in Mayodan on tary items, tools, Christmas September 5-6! The Mayodan items, fishing collectibles, Preservation League, Town of decoys, jewelry, quilts, folk art, Mayodan, and the Madison- “in the rough” country Mayodan Recreation Americana will be offered.” Department, along with The traditional Homecoming Rockingham Co. Tourism Festival (free admission) with Development Authority and our live entertainment, fine family of sponsors, are arts/crafts/displays, a variety of pleased to bring you the 2014 food choices, kid’s zone, Bingo edition of the Mayodan and more is set for the downtown Homecoming and Antique area at 2nd Ave. and Main Street Festival. The 28th annual Homecoming and the 6th annual Antique Festival are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, September 6 and 7, along Main Street and 2nd Avenue in Mayodan. Antique vendors Part Time Party Band offering authentic 18th to 20th century antiques will be located in Jake Atkinson Park at 509 Main St. both days from 8am to 5pm. Admission is $2 for age 13 and over, age 12 and under admitted free. Rain or shine. Until 2013, the Antique Antique Festival has something Festival has was for every taste held at Farris Memorial Park. Asa Neal of the Madison- on Saturday from 10am to 8pm. Mayodan Recreation Department Visit the Preservation League commented, “We at the Mayodan booth and see what is available in Antique Festival are pleased to specialty Mayodan logo items be partnering with the Mayodan including t-shirts and the next in Homecoming for the second year the series of limited-supply on September 6 and 7. Our ven- Mayodan Christmas ornament dors from all over North and collectables. These and other surSouth Carolina and Virginia will prises await the entire family in be bringing unique antiques and the main downtown festival area. collectibles to the festival for pur- One of the highlights of chase. Everything from 18th to Homecoming is the awesome 20th century furniture and paint- array of live on-stage entertainings, pottery, glass, clocks, dolls, ers. Don’t miss a minute of the
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lineup beginning at 10am and continuing into the evening until 8pm. Entertainment for all ages is scheduled throughout the day. Opening ceremonies at 10am features students from McMichael High School, followed by students from CC Dance Company. Afternoon brings the band Hard Times and others to the Homecoming stage. Kicking off the late afternoon and evening portion of Homecoming at 3pm is Mayodan’s own THE IMPACTS featuring your favorite rock and roll oldies and beach dance selections. It is with great pleasure that Mayodan welcomes to the 2014 Homecoming stage the PART TIME PARTY TIME BAND with their show at 6:00pm. These guys have been an icon on the East coast since 1980. Their extraordinary variety of experience includes performances with top name artists like The Four Tops, The Tams, Delbert McClinton, and The Beach Boys. Over the years the PTPTB has been nominated for various awards in the beach music genre. They were inducted into the CBMA Beach Music Hall of Fame in 2013. The band also stays busy in the studio recording successes like “Don’t Turn My Music Down” and “Part Time Party Time Man.” So bring your shaggin’ shoes to downtown Mayodan and get ready to party the evening away with these two great shaggin’ bands. The Mayodan Preservation League and Town of Mayodan invite you to bring your lawn chair and spend both days with friends and neighbors at the Homecoming and Antique Festival. This is your weekend to enjoy, have fun and do some early Christmas shopping. So come out and see why “It all comes together in Mayodan.” For more information call 336-5482241 or 336-548-2789 or visit our Mayodan Homecoming and Antique Festival Facebook page or the web site at www.mayodanantiques.com. PLEASE NOTE: Limited handicapped parking is available behind Town Hall off North 3rd Avenue. Also for the safety of all Homecoming patrons, bicycles, skateboards, scooters and pets are not permitted inside the festival area. In the event of rain, the Antique Festival will go on rain or shine. The Impacts and the Part Time Party Time Band will perform at the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. 2nd Avenue.
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Sheriff Page takes giant leap to raise money for Special Olympics of N.C. On Monday August 18, 2014 at 9:50 a.m., Rockingham County (N.C.) Sheriff Sam Page took one small step for man, but one GIANT leap for Special Olympics of North Carolina. He stepped out of an airplane flying at 14,000 ft. feet in the air with members of the All Veterans Group Parachute Team, raising $2,500 for the Special Olympics of N.C. in the process. Sheriff Page went on a tandem skydiving jump with MSgt. Mike Elliott with the All Veteran Parachuting Group at the Raeford Municipal Airport in Raeford, N.C. where the group is based. MSgt. Elliott tandem jumped with former U.S. President George H.W. Bush on his 90th
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birthday a few months ago. “I got to go skydiving with a great group of former veterans for a great cause, and set a record
in the process for the highest jumping Sheriff in America. I thank the men and women of the All Veterans Group for their service to our Country, and for getting me in the air and back on the ground safe and sound. I thank our corporate sponsors for their donations to the Special Olympics of North Carolina. I am so proud to announce that this morning’s event has raised $2,500 for this awesome cause. We run in the Law Enforcement Torch Run every year in support of Special Olympics. I wanted to do this jump to show my continued support of Special Olympics year-round and saw the opportunity to raise some more money for this great group of athletes and volunteers in the process.” – Sheriff Sam Page Sheriff Page raised money for
Special Olympics of N.C. through corporate sponsors of the event. In exchange for their generous donations to the Special Olympics of N.C., Sheriff Page attached the sponsors’ corporate logos to his jumpsuit. The Sheriff’s jump was filmed by members of the All Veterans Group and will be released for viewing upon our receipt. Sheriff Page would like to thank the Corporate Sponsors of his jump, which set an altitude record for the highest skydiving Sheriff in America to date, for their generous donations to the
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Chained for Life, leads to death Nadia was a beautiful Pit bull, red in color, and her story is a sad one. For three years, her neighbor watched her live at the end of a heavy logging chain with only about 6 feet of room to move. Day after day, no one spent time with Nadia. No one played with her, no one loved her. Because she had food, shelter and water no one could do anything. She had no contact and no warmth from the bitter cold. Nadia had a litter of puppies that died when exposed to near zero temperatures. When Nadia broke away and bit someone (this happened after the owner allowed her to be tormented by having cans thrown at her), her owner was first allowed to keep her then was forced to turn her over to animal control. By then, Nadia was severely malnourished, in poor health, and her spirit was broken. Her supporters did all they could to bring her back to good health, but to no avail. Nadia didn’t make it. Sadly, there are many others just like Nadia in our community. Nadia’s Haven of Hope Foundation wants to see the abuse stop. Nadia’s Haven of Hope Foundation: Paws With A Cause was founded in spring 2014. Our mission is to improve animal welfare and promote responsible pet ownership in our community. To accomplish this
mission, we are focusing on the following: promoting the fostering and adoption of rescue animals; promoting spay, neuter and vaccinations; providing a canine and feline food bank for the needy; providing education to youth and adults about the proper care of animals; working collaboratively with area rescue efforts; and strengthening animal cruelty laws, including anti-tethering. We are also in the very early stages of working with the City of Eden Parks and R e c r e a t i o n Department and the American Legion Post 254 to develop and fund a “Bark Park at Freedom Park”, a fenced area for dogs to play and socialize. We stand for ALL animals. If you would like to help improve the quality of life for animals in the Eden area, we challenge you to share your talents with Nadia’s Haven of Hope! We are a 100% volunteer organization trying to reach everyone in Eden and the surrounding area. If you have four hours a day to spare, or one hour per month, you can help us make a difference! They can’t speak for themselves, but we can! Donate! Volunteer! Speak Up! Follow us at www.nadiahavenofhopefoundation.com, Nadia’s Haven of Hope Foundation Facebook page, or email us at nadiashopefoundation@gmail.com.
SEPTEMBER 2014 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 21 H Paddlers explore a rocky bank between Pine Hall and Lindsay Bridge, where the Dan River Basin Association will hold its First Saturday Outing on September 6. The outing is free and open to the public.
DRBA invites you to paddle Pine Hall on September 6th First Saturday Outing on Lightly Traveled Section of the Dan The Dan River Basin Association's First Saturday Outing on September 6, 2014 will explore a 7-mile section of the Dan River from Pine Hall to Madison, NC. Charlie Williams, avid paddler and DRBA board member, will coordinate the trip on this lightly-traveled section. Participants are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine Hall Bridge on Pine Hall Road, Route 1908 (GPS 36.319136, 80.049992) to unload boats and gear and set the shuttle. Boat rentals and shuttle will be provided by Three Rivers Outfitters, 336-627-6215 or www.3-ro.com. Trip coordinator Williams comments, "This is a great family paddle trip.Although a paddler on this section of the Dan River is never more than a few minutes from civilization, the river and its wildlife make me feel like I'm miles and miles away." Along the way the river zigzags across the Stokes/Rockingham County line three times, creating two large horseshoe-shaped bends, known as "bents." The first of these was called "Pea's Bent" and "Neal's Bent" in earlier times. Now it is simply "The Bent." Remnants of past river uses are found in remains of
Amerindian fish dams, veeshaped structures used by both native and European inhabitants to collect fish. The great annual spawning migrations that yielded huge catches ended when large dams were constructed far downriver in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Some of these fish dams were widened to accommodate batteaux, the long, narrow, flatbottomed wooden boats that carried cargo on the river throughout the nineteenth century. One such structure is Carter's Fish Dam, now a pair of wing dams with a 10-foot-wide channel located near the end of Carter's Shoal at the first "bent." A few navigation structures are hidden beneath sand and water backed up about three miles by the Lindsay Bridge Dam, where the float will conclude. A mile before the dam, some of the rocks at Cross Rock Shoal and Fish Dam may be visible above water, with an opening on river right for easy passage. Paralleling the river on the left is the Norfolk Southern Railroad, a reminder of the technology that put the batteaux out of business over a century ago and ended the crucial role of the rivers in the region's commercial development. Some of today's
trains transport coal to Duke Energy's Belews Creek Steam Station, whose cooling reservoir was formed by damming Belews Creek in 1973. The creek enters on river right about a mile into the trip. Take-out will be at the portage for Lindsay Bridge Dam, also known as Pine Hall Brick Company Dam for the large brick plant on river left. The company manufactures pavers, face brick, and special shape brick. According to the "Insider's Guide to the Dan River," available at www.danriver.org, "Brick manufacturing is the third largest mining industry in North Carolina, and the state leads the nation in brick production." Participants in the outing will meet at 10:00 at the Pine Hall Bridge in the town of Pine Hall. They should supply boat, paddles, life jacket for each participant, water, and lunch; wear synthetic fabric or wool; and be prepared to get wet. All participants will be asked to sign a waiver. To reach Pine Hall, travel on US 311 between Madison and Walnut Cove, NC. Turn south on Rt. 1908, Pine Hall Road, and drive about 1.2 miles to the bridge. Outings and meetings of the Dan River Basin Association are open to the public without charge. For more information , contact trip coordinator Charlie Williams, 336-337-8843, chawilliams59@yahoo.com. For membership and other information about the Dan River Basin Association, visit www.danriver.org.
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Make Safety A Priority When Going Back To School As kids have gone back to school, check out these American Red Cross steps that everyone can take to make the trip back to the classroom safer. When kids go back to school, parents should make sure the child knows his or her home phone number and address, parents’ work contact information, how to get in touch with another trusted adult and how to dial 9-11. Parents should also teach their children not to talk to strangers or accept rides from someone they don’t know. Bus Safety
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• Yellow flashing lights — the bus is getting ready to stop, and motorists should slow down and be alert. • Red flashing lights and an extended stop sign — the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off. Drivers in both directions must stop their vehicles and wait until the lights go off, the stop sign is back in place and the bus is moving before they can start driving again. Driving • If a teenager is going to drive to school, parents should mandate that they use seat belts. Drivers should not use their cell phone to text or make calls, and should avoid eating or drinking while driving. • All drivers should be aware that children are out walking or biking to school and slow down, especially in residential areas and school zones. Biking and Walking Students who ride their bike to school should always wear a helmet, obey all traffic signs and ride on the right in the same direction as traffic. Those who walk to school should only cross the street at an intersection, and use a route along which the school has placed crossing guards. Parents should walk young children and children taking new routes or attending new schools at least for the first week to ensure they know how to get there safely. Emergencies can happen anytime • Talk to your child’s teacher or school principal about the school’s emergency plan and how you will be notified if an emergency happens at the school. • Remind your child that the most important thing they can do if an emergency happens at school is to stay calm and listen to the direction of their teachers or principal. • Tape a copy of your family’s contact numbers and meeting place(s) to the inside of your child’s binder or homework notebook and in their book bag.
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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Governmental Choir. The public is asked to also bring non-perishable food items and canned goods to support the homeless in Rockingham County. Steering Committee members are Gwen Bell, Ellery Blackstock, Robin Burroughs, Junita Davis, Ron Farris, Delores Galloway, Patricia Harden, Kathy Hopkins, Larry Johnson, Wanda Jones, Anita Knight, Babbi Moore, Kim Moyer, Kim Pryor, Mable Scott, and Don Smith. The Rockingham County GospelFest, a collaborative effort between Rockingham Community College & Rockingham County Government, is a cultural event for all ages. For more information, contact Rockingham Community College Director of Public Information Kim Pryor at 336.342.4261/ext. 2170 or pryork@rockinghamcc.edu; or Rockingham County Government Public Information Officer Mable Scott at 336.342.8324 or mscott@co.rockingham.nc.
Reidsville High Reunion planned Reidsville High School Class of 1959 is hosting a Golden Lions gathering from noon to 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in Reidsville. Anyone who was a “Golden Lion” between 1921 and 1961, is invited to attend. The history of the school’s sport teams will be on display. Former school students are invited to come by and bring their pictures, CDs, DVDs and other memorabilia to share. The class will have its 55th reunion at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Pennrose Park Country Club. Social hour is at 6 p.m. with group pictures at 7:15 p.m. and dinner, at 7:30 p.m. Further information can be obtained by contacting Bill Wray at talwray@gmail.com or calling 804-512-1421.
Early Childhood Education Program Accreditation Renewed The A.A.S. Early Childhood Education degree program at Rockingham Community College has earned renewed accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The accreditation decision is based on the NAEYC Commission review of the program self-study report, peer review team report, and written response. The Commission evaluates the patterns of evidence indicating ability to support positive student outcomes in relation to the accreditation standards and offers feedback on the program strengths and areas for consideration. Special attention is given to the use of student assessments and performance data to increase program effectiveness, capacity, and innovation.
Tae Kwon Do Classes Tae Kwon Do classes are set to begin Thursday, September 4th at the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department. Classes will be held as follows: Thursdays - 7:30 – 9:00pm Fridays - 7:00 – 8:30pm Saturdays - 9:30 – 11:00am Instruction will be provided by Chris Boyd and India Hedgecock. The cost is $50 per month and ages 5 and older are welcome to particpate. For more information and to pre-register call the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department at 548-9572 or 548-2789.
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Rockingham County Launches Get Certificate Now New convenient way to request certified copies/uncertified copies of birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates WENTWORTH - Rockingham County Register of Deeds Rebecca Cipriani announced today the launch of Get Certificate Now. This is a new egovernment service that offers the public a convenient way to request certified copies (and uncertified copies) of Rockingham County birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates. The public can request the records online and pay by credit card. According to Cipriani: “Our birth and death records begin in 1913 and our marriage records are available beginning in 1867. This enhancement makes it easy for the public to do business with my office and to make the office accessible to my customers at their convenience. It is yet another method of delivery to accomplish that goal. Now, the public can immediately request these important records from the convenience of their home or office and securely transfer payment via their credit card, saving them time and money from having to drive to the Courthouse. In exchange for a small convenience fee, a user can obtain a certified copy quicker and with much less hassle than any other method. When our office receives the request electronically, numerous fraud prevention features are included that are not available for requests that are traditionally mailed. The software tracks each request and the revenue from each transaction is deposited via ACH transfer to the county on a daily basis. Partial List of Benefits to the Public: Submitting an application can occur at the public’s convenience, and not just the hours that the courthouse is open. Payment is securely transferred without the hassle of
Cipriani obtaining money orders or certified checks. A Certificate can be obtained more quickly because in most cases, the office will be able to process the request the same day the customer submits it. This eliminates the time it used to take to mail in a request. Partial List of Benefits to the County: County receives payment on a daily basis without the worry that personal checks might not clear or that cash could get lost in the mail. Get Certificate Now offers guaranteed money. Offering another channel for easily requesting certified copies will generate additional revenue for the County. Foot traffic in the Office is reduced and staff can process requests at their convenience rather than when the customer is waiting in line in front of them. Proof of identification is received securely and required for each transaction. A searchable electronic record of each vital record request is automatically created and maintained for future auditing or fraud analysis. Cipriani went on to explain: “In addition, implementing this service will not cost the County a dime. It requires no additional hardware or software, and can work in conjunction with the software we are currently using through our vendor, Courthouse Computer Systems. Rockingham County is faced with tight budg-
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Parris proudly accepts certificate for Outstanding Volunteer of Month
Parris named Rockingham County Commissioners’ Outstanding Volunteer WENTWORTH - The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners honored Portia M. Parris of Reidsville as the Outstanding Volunteer of the Month. Commissioners applauded her exemplary community involvement and presented her with a special certificate at its Aug. 4th Governmental Center meeting in Wentworth. Parris has a keen dedication to help improve the lives of Rockingham County residents. She is involved in making sure that people have homes, food, clothing, and assists with emergencies and mentoring. All of this goes into equipping them to be productive citizens. She serves as Board Chair for the Rockingham County Help for Homeless, Inc.; Rockingham County Regional Committee to End Homelessness; Reidsville Outreach Center Board Vice President; Lillian H. McLaurin Good Neighbor Association Board; YMCA Black & Hispanic Achievers Program Director/Mentor; and an active member of First Baptist Church.
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respond to signs of mental illness. “We are thrilled to bring Mental Health First Aid to our community,” said Craig Cardwell, Executive Director, Reidsville Area Foundation. “This important educational effort goes a lot further than emergency intervention; it really helps people understand the shroud of fear and misjudgment facing individuals and families who experience mental illnesses and addiction. It will help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and substance abuse and move more and more people toward recovery in this community.” Mental Health First Aid is a 8-hour training certification course which teaches participants a five-step action plan to assess a situation, select and implement interventions, and secure appropriate care for the individual. The certification program also introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact, overviews common treatments, and provides information on how to access mental health and substance abuse resources. Thorough evaluations in randomized controlled trials and a quantitative study have proved the CPR-like program effective in improving trainees’ knowledge of mental disorders, reducing stigma and increasing the amount of help provided to others. “We welcome CenterPoint Human Service’s involvement and enthusiasm in the Mental Health First Aid community,” says Linda Rosenberg, MSW,
president and CEO of the National Council for Behavioral Health, the organization who brought Mental Health First Aid to the United States in 2008. “We know they will have a great impact on the mental health communities throughout Rockingham County, and will be key players in improving mental health literacy nationwide.” In its pilot year, the program was introduced in nearly twenty states and more than 40 communities nationwide. The National Council certified staff at CenterPoint to provide both Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid program through an instructor certification course. CenterPoint and all the sites across the nation that replicate this program maintain strict fidelity to the original, proven program. Reidsville Area Foundation and the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust partnered to send Tara Tucker, CenterPoint’s Community Program Coordinator, to Baltimore, Maryland to become a Certified Trainer in Mental Health First Aid. Mrs. Tucker is a native of Rockingham County and plans to teach trainings in various locations throughout the county. Mrs. Tucker says, “I am excited about increasing awareness of mental illness in my home county and teaching the community how to access resources for those in need of services.” Mental Health First Aid originated in 2001 in Australia under the direction of founders Betty Kitchener and Tony Jorm. To date, it has been replicated in twenty other countries worldwide, including Hong Kong,
Scotland, England, Canada, Finland, and Singapore. Rockingham County’s first training for the Adult version is scheduled for August 25th and 26th – 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, at Rockingham Community College’s Advance Technologies Building, Room 105. To register, contact Mary Spruill at 336-7149149 or email her at mspruill@cphs.org. Due to continued financial support from Reidsville Area Foundation, the cost for this class will be reduced to $5.00 per person for those that live or work in Rockingham County. The fee will be $25 for those outside of the county. Fee includes training manual/materials, light refreshments and certification in MHFA upon successful course completion. Lunch is on your own. Seating will be limited to 30 participants. For more information about Mental Health First Aid training in Rockingham County, visit www.cphs.org or contact Tara Tucker at 336-8162851 or ttucker@cphs.org. The National Council for Behavioral Health is a not-forprofit, 501(c)(3) association of 2,000+ behavioral healthcare organizations that provide treatment and rehabilitation for mental illnesses and addictions disorders to nearly seven million adults, children and families in communities across the country. The National Council and its members bear testimony to the fact that medical, social, psychological and rehabilitation services offered in community settings help people with mental illnesses and addiction disorders recover and lead productive lives.
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FREE Diabetes Education Workshop Offered for Residents The Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce a new diabetes education workshop, Living Healthy with Diabetes, to start September 9th at 2:00 pm at the Reidsville Library. Whether you have been recently diagnosed, have been living with diabetes for some time, or have been told you are pre diabetic, this informative class will meet your needs. Our FREE, six-week Living Healthy with Diabetes workshop is designed to help you better manage your diabetes and gain control of your health! Living with or caring for someone with diabetes can affect your quality of life. This workshop will give you the support you need to find practical ways to deal with your condition, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, and learn better ways to talk with
your doctor and family about your health. According to the research done for the 2012 Rockingham County Community Health Assessment, diabetes is the major cause of death and disability in Rockingham County. Diabetes is ranked in the top seven leading causes of death in Rockingham County and is within the top three health concerns of Rockingham County residents. With a greater prevalence of obesity and an increasing elderly population, diabetes is approaching epidemic proportions state wide. Gaining control and proper treatment of this issue is essential for the overall wellbeing of an individual as well as a community. "There are so many facets involved in the successful treatment of diabetes, that making simple visits to your physician about this topic simply not
enough - due to time constraints and the sheer amount of important information that must be covered. Educational classes about diabetes and stressing the importance of making wise and healthy decisions on a daily basis are key to good control of diabetes," stated Beverly Scurry, lay leader for Living Healthy with Diabetes. Diabetes can be successfully managed with education and commitment to lifestyle changes with regard to health, diet, and exercise. Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to being a community resource for helping those who are at risk for or have been diagnosed with diabetes live well. To register or for more information about Living Healthy with Diabetes please call 336.342.8149 or 336.342.8258.
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County Attorney Leads NC Association of County Attorneys WENTWORTH - The North Carolina Association of County Attorneys elected Robert V. Shaver, Jr., the County Attorney for Rockingham County, president of the organization at its annual meeting in July. The Association of County Attorneys is an affiliate organization of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. It provides an opportunity for county attorneys across the state to exchange information, ideas and experiences to enhance their abilities to serve county government. It also coordinates continuing legal education seminars that are specifically relevant to representation of North Carolina county governments. Shaver will serve a one year term. “I am honored to have been
selected by my peers to lead the association this year. Local government law is a unique area of practice. The ability to work with other county attorneys across the state to enhance our understanding of the changes and challenges in this field benefits our ability to serve our counties,” Shaver said. Shaver has represented county governments exclusively for the last 12 years of his 26 year legal career. A native of Danville, VA, Shaver received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and then graduated from the Wake Forest University School of Law. He became the Rockingham County Attorney in 2012, following the retirement of Eugene Russell. He served as the Assistant County Attorney for
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The Theatre Guild of Rockingham County is ready to kick off another fabulous season of live theatre. Believe in the magic of TGRC promises to be a season full of classics, imagination and fantasy! Our shows include The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, It’s A Wonderful Life – The Musical, On Golden Pond, and Shrek - The Musical. For more information about our upcoming season you can go to our website at www.tgrc-nc.com or to our Facebook page Theatre Guild of Rockingham County. Last season we celebrated our 25th year as a community theatre. That is a wonderful achievement and we hope to be celebrating many more. We have performed 99 shows in 9 different venues over the past 25 years. Community Theatre is most often the first exposure people have to a live theatre experience. In Rockingham County, we do not have a lot of entertainment choices that other communities have. Each season, elementary age children from across Rockingham County are invited to attend at least one production at no cost. By doing this, we are hopeful we will recruit young actors/actresses and their families to get more involved with our organization.
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H PAGE 26 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2014 Looking ahead to 2014 -15:
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RESOURCE ALLOCATION & CONSTRAINTS There are many obstacles and challenges that must be addressed within our organization as a County Government. Unfortunately, many of these are not self-inflicted, but rather a direct result of the economic conditions we live in. Not uncommon across the country and our state, Rockingham County will face some very difficult decisions as we move into 2014. A major constraint our organization is faced with involves an increased demand for services coupled with a short supply of resources. MANDATED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM CHANGES FROM THE STATE � NC State Health & Human Resources is in the midst of a major upgrade to their primary Information Systems which in turn directly affect how the
County reports on and collects reimbursement in Public Health services. � The Department of Social Services is right in the middle of a statewide implementation of a new Information System Software Package which is designed to serve as the County’s reporting, scheduling, billing, and primary CMS – NCFAST. This program has required a complete change in staffing allocation of duties and responsibilities placing an extraneous workload throughout the organization. RESOURCE AVAILABILITY � Succession Planning – the County still faces a number of potential retirements in which years of organizational knowledge could be lost. In addition, we have seen a recent turn over in key management positions and expect those to continue through mid-level management positions requiring a greater emphasis on
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succession planning and preparation. � Years of a declining economy have affected our workforce through cutbacks, furloughs, elimination of merit increases, and until recently cost of living adjustments. County employees are becoming more attracted to the private sector, other counties, or are retiring at a high rate. Attracting and retaining the talent and required skillsets have become increasingly challenging coupled with issues such as salary compression. UPCOMING CHALLENGES OUR COUNTY WILL FACE AND MUST ADDRESS CREATING SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIES, COMMUNITIES, AND ENVIRONMENTS � Counties are adopting a greater role in promoting economic development and self-sufficiency as recruitment of new business and retention of existing facilities has increasingly become competitive. � Economic growth presents new challenges for our County as economic gaps continue to widen between counties. � Counties are being challenged to improve and protect the infrastructure for future development. � We must collaboratively look for new ways to market the availability and inventory of buildings in our County. � More focus has been devoted to economic development activities in more urbanized communities � Aging Infrastructure that requires a significant amount of money in order to adequately support future development and growth particularly in the western portion of the county. ADAPTING TO THE CHANGING FACE OF NC COUNTIES � Hispanic and Latino residents are transforming county services. � Local government responds to social and human service needs primarily through counties and schools to service the requirements of a changing population.
� Counties and schools share responsibility for investing in the next generation therefore must form collaborative partnerships working closely in a concerted effort to focus on unifying efforts. � Rural counties and less thriving communities are at greater risk of being left behind if the focus is not direct competition with surrounding counties. � Focused efforts on improving our schools, growing our secondary educational opportunities, and providing the amenities in our County that attract our youth will help in changing the tide of “Brain Drain.” In Rockingham County, our elderly population continues to grow, however our youth continue to relocate to more urbanized areas which clearly shows the need to adapt. � The county’s health status is among the worst in the state and NC is one of the unhealthiest states in the United States. PROVIDING AND FUNDING PUBLIC SERVICE � We are asked to maintain existing services and provide new services while the county tax base is eroding. � We continue to see a steady increase in demand for our human services that unfortunately are a direct result of our local economic condition. � Changes such as the Affordable Care Act are mandated for Counties which equate to more people and services but in turn we receive less state and federal funding meaning higher absorption of cost. � Medicaid has increased to an unmanageable level as Counties must allocate more of the budget to cover Medicaid costs. � The lack of growth in our tax base and increase in demands by the state, federal agencies and citizens have become extremely difficult to manage given an organization that has thinned out its workforce and resources for close to a decade now. ADMINISTERING RESPONSIBLE AND RESPONSIVE
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Congratulations to the Rockingham County Schools Class of 2014 summer graduates. Students from Morehead High, Reidsville High and McMichael High participated in the summer graduation ceremony held at the Rockingham County Schools Central Administrative Building on August 14, 2014. Board members, district administrators, community members, school staff and principals joined the families of the graduates to celebrate their achievement.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT � Information Technology has become the major factor in responsiveness to our citizens. The expectation is to be able to retrieve every piece of information from a county with a click of the button and we are trying to reach that point but it takes time to achieve the need that is requested. The past four years, Rockingham County has worked almost at an unsustainable pace to modernize and standardize outdated Information Systems in large part as a direct result of budget cuts and allocated funding. � Good government requires the County to make sure that our populous is educated and that our elected officials have unbiased and detailed documentation when making decisions in the best interest of our populous. CHALLENGES IN INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, THE STATE, MUNICIPALITIES, AND OUR SCHOOLS NAVIGATING THE CHANGING TERRAIN OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT � Counties are assuming more responsibility for service provision and funding due to state and federal mandates leaving no alternative option but to cover more of the costs of doing the state’s business. � Citizens are demanding more from government other than just our basic services which exacerbates existing inequalities among counties. � Counties handle some of the most difficult issues local governments have to deal with, such as public education, mental health, and social services which cut across jurisdictional lines. � Counties are also facing greater relationship challenges with other governments due to their relationship with the board of education as a fund provider, and their relationship with the state as both a funder and provider of state-mandated programs and services. � Rural counties have to provide services such as mental health, health care and other services whereas the urbanized counties have service providers that can provide such services. THE IMPACT ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE STATE OF NC � The strength and legitimacy of county government lies in our front-line contact with the public we serve. Therefore, it is absolutely vital for county government to remain credible and trustworthy. � Responsibilities for road building, education and social services remain the same. The current Medicaid allocation formula has been in place since 1971. For
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many years, the relationship of both counties and cities to the legislature was one of a strong partnership. But as financial stresses on state and local governments began increasing in the 1990s, that relationship has frayed. A disconnect lies between local and state government in terms of the state’s fiscal responsibilities to the counties, as evidenced in financing for schools and jails. � The County cannot continue to rely on the property tax, requiring us to rethink our taxation to include services as the tax structure will need to change in order to fund the services needed to support the growth in population. We need to have more revenue autonomy, a “menu” approach, so we don’t have to go to the legislature to raise new revenues.
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� Many citizens do not understand the difference and therefore cannot distinguish between cities and counties. There is a feeling among state officials that they and many of their colleagues know more about municipal operations and challenges than they do about counties. Consequently, counties will need to play a larger role with the legislature. The strain in state-county relationships is an opportunity to redefine that role. Some mechanism is needed to look at the role of the state and other local governments to determine levels of service and who pays for what. IMPACT ON RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITIES � Counties were formed to carry out state services such as education, health and human services, and maintaining the courthouse. As cities and towns grow, the line blurs between cities, towns and counties. For example, when annexation occurs, there may be financial implications for both counties and cities, such as capital debt and financing, user fees, and sales tax allocation. Some cities have begun annexing across county lines, and some
Who makes the best Stew??? The American Legion, William Johnson, Post 534 wants to know who makes the best stew in Rockingham County. To do that we are going to host a Stew Cook-off (STEWFEST) on November 1st, 2014 at our Post building, located at 302 N 12th Ave in Mayodan. The event will feature a Stew Cook-off. Awards will be a Peoples Choice Award and a Blind Taste Award to be determined by independent Judges. Arts/Crafts Show and sale, and a Cornhole Tournament. For more info please call C.D. Grant (Commander) 336-5201950, Renee Califf (Auxiliary President) 336-623-2143, David Califf (Post Service Officer) 678836-6190, Ronnie Vipperman (Legion Riders Director) 336453-9847. Entry forms can be obtained from any of the above.
cities are part of a multi-county region that crosses state lines. As municipalities and counties face many of the same service and revenue issues, they often end up competing for the same dollars. � Some cities and counties are merging and consolidating services. Others are looking at how to provide service on a regional basis. A primary example is here in Rockingham County where we are leading the way toward consolidation of 911 Communication Centers and Operations throughout the state of North Carolina. � Counties are likely to continue facing increasing pressure for consolidation and regionalization of services. Capital borrowing will pressure cities and counties to consolidate services and jurisdictions, and push concerns about efficiency, duplication, and economies of scale to the forefront of city and county agendas. Counties with a greater number of municipalities will interact more and more with those cities and towns to determine who should provide which services. This will pose a challenge to counties, as they will struggle to balance their own autonomy with the welfare of the larger region of which they are a part. IMPACT ON RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COUNTY AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS � Larger and faster-growing counties are struggling to increase funding to keep up with the growth in public schools. For poorer and more rural counties, it is a challenge to fund public schools adequately. Counties and school districts are both affected by the changing demographics of the school-age population, the impact of state decisions on reducing class size, the impact of growing school construction and operating costs on county taxes and budgets, and by the need to fund growing numbers of special needs programs, such as Englishas-a-Second-Language (ESL) programs. � Schools turn to counties to make up the state’s funding deficit, which often places an even larger financial burden on counties. Although schools are amongst one of the highest priorities, counties also are tasked with identifying funding sources for many other services and populations, and it puts counties in the unenviable position of having to defend decisions not to fully fund school requests. The relationship between schools and counties becomes unnecessarily adversarial. The welfare and future of counties depends as much on adequate public school funding as does the welfare and future of school districts.
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Eden Parks & Recreation Department Peanut League - Bridge St. A's Kneeling L to R - Kaine'Divan Hairston, Ethan Laws, Collin Taylor and Elijah Blackwell. Standing L to R - Shadow Heffinger, Zynaiyah Redd, Caleb Allen and Austin Creasy. At rear - Coach S. Redd. Not pictured - Coach Rusty Smith, Malek Taylor and Ja'Quan Wilson.
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Eden Parks & Recreation Department Peanut League - Mill Avenue Mel's Gang Tigers Kneeling L to R - Dakeden Pritchett, Janiya Taylor, Jamere Taylor and DaVante Cambell. Standing L to R - Katherine Hutchens, Hogan VanZandt, Taneya Gibbs, Tyler Hollar and Haylee Vernon. At rear Coaches: Liz VanZandt and Bobby Tripp. Not pictured - Tuby Tripp and Kamirah Glover.
The Haley Jo Plummer Classic - Volleyball Tournament will be held at Rockingham Community College on Saturday, August 23 in the Keys Gymnasium. The tournament begins at 10:00 a.m. with the championship game beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will be nine matches throughout the day. RCC’s women’s volleyball team along with teams from Johnson & Wales University, Lenoir Community College, and St. Andrews University will participate. Admission is free. Elizabeth’s Pizza located in Wentworth is a supporting sponsor of the event. For more information, call 336-342-4261, ext. 2323.
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Eden Parks & Recreation Department Peanut League - Bridge Street Pirates Kneeling L to R - Coach Tatum, Tony Hatcher, McKenzie Langley, Hayden Young and Jakeis Vernon. Second Row L to R - Zack Dillard, J. J. Ready, Paige Langley, Jason Terry and Alex Vernon. At rear - Coaches: Ryan Dillard, Tanya Dillard, Jordan Searcy and Marcus Vernon.
Eden Parks & Recreation Department Coach Pitch League Braves Kneeling L to R - Eli Horton, Arthur Felton, Kieran VanZandt and Daniel Bruins. Standing L to R - Cindy Hutchens, Ethan Horton, Roy Thompson and D'Kiryon Abram. At rear - Coach Michelle Horton. Not pictured - Kamarius Breedlove, Lizzie Eychner , Titus Woods, Coach Charles VanZandt and Coach Robbie Horton.
The Eden Parks & Recreation Department will once again host the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition on Wednesday, September 3rd at 4:00 PM at: Freedom Park 121 N. Edgewood Road Eden, NC 27288 This event is for those aged 6 thru 15. Age groups are: Boys: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15; Girls: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 1415. All participants must have entry forms filled out by their parents as well as a copy of their birth certificate. Winners in each age group will have the opportunity to advance to the sectional competition that will be held in another location.
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From the Desks of Eden City Hall Annual Sewer Report Each year, every municipality and private corporation with a public sewer collection and treatment system is asked to send in a report for their previous year’s activities. This is to stay current with the types of treatment systems being used, the miles of pipeline in service, and any problems that were reported to the state by either the collection system or the treatment plant over the last 12 months. This is a requirement by the state for their records, but it is also a way to report to the citizens in each community what their system is like
By Melinda Ward, Wastewater Superintendent
and how it has been doing. Many citizens still do not understand what happens after they flush or what effect they have on the system when they flush the wrong things down the drain. With publicizing the Sewer Collection System Annual Performance Report, we are giving everyone a chance to learn more. This article serves only as a summary of the report, but I urge anyone interested to read the report in its entirety on the City’s webpage at www.edennc.us under City Departments, Environmental Services Department,
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Wastewater Treatment Division. The treatment system for the City consists of only one wastewater treatment plant. Mebane Bridge Wastewater Treatment Plant can treat up to 13.5 million gallons a day, but for the past 12 months the facility only averaged 3.677 million gallons a day. Our nine employees continue to work together to efficiently produce a higher quality effluent than ever before. For the fourth year in a row, we were able to report no violations for a full 12-month period. The operations’ staff does an excellent job in maintaining and improving operations, keeping an eye on the little details of each process, and showing a sense of pride in their work. Most of the operators have even been able to achieve the highest certification possible for wastewater plants. In the past year, we have built and placed into service a new pump station to do away with one of our troubled lines. That gives us a total of 20 pump stations that we monitor and are responsible for daily. We also have a new crew that is dedicated to finding and repairing all sources of inflow and infiltration in our sewer lines. These are areas that are either letting groundwater into our sewer lines causing them to be overloaded or areas where sewer is leaking out. Both can create serious issues for the environment as well as cost the City lots of money if not repaired quickly. We did have an increase from last year of reportable overflows or bypasses. We went from 19 to 26 events for the year. This may seem like our work is in vain, but the real important number to look at is the amount of sewage that made it to the ground. Last year the total number of gallons of untreated sewage that made it to the waters of the state was 268,291 gallons. This year the
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden Solid Waste Division will be closed Monday, September 1, 2014 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday!
SOLID WASTE & REFUSE Collection Date Recycling Center Monday 9-9-14 No Collection Closed Tuesday 9-2-14 Normal Schedule Open Wednesday 9-3-14 Monday’s Collection Closed Thursday 9-4-14 Normal Schedule Open Friday 9-5-14 Normal Schedule Open If your collection day falls on an observed holiday, your collection will be Wednesday of that week. ALL AFTER HOURS CALLS SHOULD BE MADE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 623-9755.
total was only 183,290 gallons. That is a decrease of 85,001 gallons even with there being more events. That may not seem like a significant enough decrease, but it has been steadily decreasing every year that the work on our system has progressed. Unfortunately, we are still under a special administrative order by the Environmental Protection Agency to stop all overflows within the system by a given time frame. We are working hard to respond to all of their requests and we have completed work in most areas. Still, there is more we will continue to do long after we have accomplished all of our goals. We like to emphasize the importance of our citizens and the role that they have in keeping our sewers in good shape. You all must stay aware of how the little things that you do can either help or harm our system. Our website shows tips on dealing with house-
hold grease. We try to get a couple of articles a year in the newspaper informing readers of the problems that we are seeing frequently. We have brochures in City Hall that explain how a wastewater system works so that citizens stay informed. We will continue setting up booths, when able, at large public venues to pass out more information and give the public a chance to ask questions. Soon there will even be brochures mailed to citizens explaining the problems found in their neighborhoods and what they can do to help prevent sewer overflows. If you have questions about our sewer system or what you can do to help improve it, please feel free to contact my office at 6271009, ext. 130. We will be happy to answer any questions that you may have and even conduct quick tours of our facility as time allows.
Let’s get back to school safely! By Sgt. Sam Shelton, Police Department
As we get prepared for the 2014-15 school year with new clothes and school supplies, let’s not forget about safety to protect the approximately 4,000 students on their way to and from school in Eden each school day. TIPS FOR CAR DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS: Be sure that everyone in your car is wearing a seatbelt and that younger children are in properly used child restraint devices. Be sure to leave early enough to safely deal with any traffic congestion along the way. Pay attention to any traffic control officers. They are there to help ensure that everyone arrives and leaves school safely. Not only is it against the law to fail to comply with a traffic officer’s directions, failure to do so can cause injury and death. Pay attention to stopped school buses. Remember that it is against the law to pass stopped school buses. The only time a motorist does not have to stop for a school bus receiving or discharging passengers is if the motorist is traveling in the opposite direction of the school bus and there is a physical barrier between both directions of travel. A center turn lane counts as a barrier as long as the roadway consists of at least four lanes. For more information, check out the North Carolina Safety Web at http://itre.ncsu.edu/GHSP/index. html TIPS FOR SCHOOL BUS RIDERS: Always walk on the sidewalk to the bus stop, never run. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left facing traffic. Go to the bus stop about five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Do not play in the street while waiting for the bus. Enter the bus in line with younger students in front. Hold the handrail while going up and down the stairs. Make sure that drawstrings,
backpacks and other loose items are secure before getting on or off the bus so that they do not get caught on the handrail or the door. When entering the bus, go directly to a seat. Remain seated and face forward during the entire ride. Always speak quietly on the bus so the driver will not be distracted. Always be silent when a bus comes to a railroad crossing so the driver can hear if a train is coming. Never throw things on the bus or out the windows. Keep the aisles clear at all times. You should keep your feet in front of you on the floor and your backpacks should be kept on your lap. Never play with the emergency exits. Never block aisles or emergency exits. If there is an emergency, listen to the driver and follow instructions. Hands should be kept to yourself at all times while riding on the bus. If you leave something on the bus, do not return to the bus to get it as the driver may not see you come back and may be moving the bus. If you drop something near the bus, do not try to pick it up. While standing away from the bus attempt to get the driver’s attention so that the driver may know something is under the bus. Respect the "Danger Zone" which surrounds all sides of the bus. The "Danger Zone" is 10 feet wide on all sides of the bus. Always remain 10 steps away from the bus to be out of the "Danger Zone" and where the driver can see you. Wait for a signal from the bus driver before crossing the street. Always cross the street in front of the bus. Never cross the street or play behind the school bus. Never speak to strangers at the bus stop and never get into the car with a stranger.
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Volunteer Training For Hospice Volunteer Training Classes for Hospice of Rockingham County, Inc. will began September 23 from 6-9pm in the Community Room at the Hospice Home. This is an 18 hr. course and all prospective volunteers are
required to take this training. Please call Barbara Moore for additional information at 427-9026 x 502 or email at bmhospice@triadbiz.rr.com
DRBA's Tiffany Haworth Named National "Our Hero" Recognized for Leadership on Coal Ash Spill Ms Haworth reports that the Tiffany Haworth, executive spill of 39,000 tons of toxic coal director of the Dan River Basin ash put the Dan River into the Association (DRBA) has been national spotlight, and "refocused recognized as a national "Our national attention on the way coal Hero" by the GRACE ash is stored and its impact on Communications Foundation in waterways." With 14 unlined New York. Said Kyle coal ash lagoons near Rabin, the foundation's waterways in the Dan director of programs, River basin alone, she "Our Heroes is a weekpointed out, this spill of ly series that highlights a relatively small the work and the daily amount of coal ash lives of people who are caused many people making major changes nationwide to consider in the world of food, "where the electricity Haworth water and/or energy." to turn on their lights Ms Haworth was honand where their drinkored for her leadership ing water actually of DRBA's professional and vol- came from. This 'light bulb' has unteer team in responding to the inspired thousands of residents to February 2 spill of coal ash into become more diligent about the the Dan River not far from protection of their natural DRBA's headquarters in Eden, resources." NC. Official reaction was slowed The Dan River Basin by having multiple state and fedAssociation was formed in 2002 eral agencies sharing jurisdiction by residents of the 3300-square- over the 70 miles in the two states mile basin that encompasses por- impacted by the spill. tions of 16 counties in North Furthermore, Ms Haworth noted, Carolina and Virginia. The Dan no template existed to tell DRBA River crosses the state line eight "how to heal our river." But times on its 200-mile journey DRBA was on the scene from the from the face of the Blue Ridge first day and continues to work Mountains to the John H. Kerr with all parties toward a solution. Reservoir. DRBA's mission is She admits that "most of the ash preserving and promoting the will remain in the river forever, natural and cultural resources of covered in sediment....Our plan is the basin through stewardship, to ...do all we can to keep the new recreation, and education. sediment as clean as possible." In Kyle Rabin's July inter- She reports that "DRBA monitors view, found at the waterways regularly for ehttp://www.gracelinks.org/blog/2 coli and macro-invertebrates. 395/our-heroes-tiffany-haworth- DRBA also provides regional of-the-dan-river-basin-associa- farmers with advice on best mantion, Ms Haworth reported, agement practices" to help "DRBA has become a leader in improve the health of the river, outdoor recreational master plan- "which...helps their farms be ning, trail and blueway develop- more productive and sustained ment, bi-state and multiple juris- for generations to come." diction collaboration, informaAsked when she first tion interpretation and dissemina- thought about protecting the tion related to environmental river, Ms Haworth replied, "I was issues, education, and long-term hiking on a trail along the Dan change." River and saw a bird catch a fish, In partnership with others, a deer drinking from the river, a DRBA has constructed parks, fisherman, a family tubing-and I river accesses, and dozens of thought this river truly gives our miles of public trails. DRBA's community its life. From the lowTrout in the Classroom environ- est macro-invertebrate all the mental education program reach- way up the food chain to me es thousands of students and is when I turn on my faucet-simply the largest such program in the said: humans can't survive withnation. DRBA has been recog- out clean, fresh water." nized for its land and water Comments Allison Szuba, cleanups, which have removed DRBA corporate president, "On thousands of tons of trash from behalf of the DRBA Board of our waterways. Directors, I would like to conTo help people get to know gratulate Tiffany for receiving the river, DRBA has hosted a free this prestigious award. We are public outing every first Saturday continuously grateful and proud for the past 12 years. "In addi- of all that Tiffany does for DRBA tion," Ms Haworth said, "we plan and for our rivers and land." river outings with corporations, nonprofit organizations ... and other groups in the region."
Our Little Blessing Justin Curtis Scotton
Justin was born July 19, 2014 weighing 6 lbs. and 19 1/2 inches. Proud parents are Lance & Ashley Scotton of Madison. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Brian Scotton and Mr. and Mrs.Charles Adkins of Madison. Great-grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. Curtis Scotton, Mr. Bobby Hundley of Eden and Mrs. Rosemary Hundley of Mayodan.
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For the Fun of it... Phone This is reportedly an actual phone dialog of a former WordPerfect customer support employee: Support: "Hello, Technical Support; may I help you?" Customer: "Yes, well, I'm having trouble with WordPerfect." S: "What sort of trouble?" C: "Well, I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away." S: "Went away?" C: "They disappeared." S: "Hmm. So what does your screen look like now?" C: "Nothing." S: "Nothing?" C: "It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type." S: "Are you still in WordPerfect, or did you get out?" C: "How do I tell?" S: "Can you see the C:\ prompt on the screen?" C: "What's a sea-prompt?" S: "Never mind. Can you move the cursor around on the screen?" C: "There isn't any cursor: I told you, it won't accept anything I type." S: "Does your monitor have a power indicator?" C: "What's a monitor?" S: "It's the thing with the screen on it that looks like a TV. Does it have a little light that tells you when it's on?" C: "I don't know." S: "Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where the power cord goes into it. Can you see that?" C: "Yes, I think so." S: "Great! Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it's plugged into the wall." C: "Yes, it is." S: "When you were behind the monitor, did you notice that there were two cables plugged into the back of it, not just one?" C: "No." S: "Well, there are. I need you to look back there again and find the other cable." C: "Okay, here it is." S: "Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer." C: "I can't reach." S: "Uh huh. Well, can you see if it is?" C: "No." S: "Even if you maybe put your knee on something and lean way over?" C: "Oh, it's not because I don't have the right angle-it's because it's dark." S: "Dark?" C: "Yes-the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window." S: "Well, turn on the office light then." C: "I can't." S: "No? Why not?" C: "Because there's a power outage." S: "A power?!? A *power* outage? Aha! Okay, we've got it licked now. Do you still have the boxes and manuals and packing stuff your computer came in?" C: "Well, yes, I keep them in the closet." S: "Good! Go get them, and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it. Then take it back to the store you bought it from." C: "Really? Is it that bad?" S: "Oh, yes, I'm afraid it is." C: "Well, all right then, I suppose. What do I tell them?" S: "Tell them you're just too darn stupid to own a computer."
The Magic Elevator! A hillbilly family took a vacation to New York City. One day, the father took his son into a large building. They were amazed by everything they saw, especially the elevator at one end of the lobby. The boy asked, "What's this, Paw?" The father responded, "Son, I have never seen anything like this in my life. I don't know what it is!" While the boy and his father were watching in wide-eyed astonishment, an old lady in a wheelchair rolled up to the moving walls and pressed a button. The walls opened and the lady rolled between them into a small room. The walls closed and the boy and his father watched small circles of lights above the walls light up. They continued to watch the circles light up in the reverse direction. The walls opened again, and a voluptuous twenty-four-year old woman stepped out. The father turned to his son and said, "Go get your maw!”
Moms Dictionary BATHROOM: a room used by the entire family, believed by all except Mom to be self-cleaning.
Super Genius There's a dropout named Bobby and a super genius named Greg sitting on a bench waiting on a bus. The genius gets bored, leans over to the dropout and says, "Hey, I'll tell you what, I'll ask you a question and if you don't know the answer you have to give me five bucks. If you ask me a question and I don't know the answer I have to give you 50 bucks." The dropout says, "Alright, man." The genius asks the dropout, "What is the Pythagorian Theory?" The dropout replies, "I don't know." and hands the genius five bucks. "Okay," the dropout says, "What has three legs going up a hill and four legs going down?" The genius thinks real hard and finally gives up. He hands the dropout 50 bucks then asks, "So, what is the answer?" The dropout says, "I don't know." and hands the genius five bucks.
Newlywed Woman In Her 90s Is Interviewed There was a lady in her 90s who became a sort of local celebrity because she had recently gotten married. The local news station decided to interview her. The interviewer asked questions like how it was to be a newlywed in her 90s. "This isn't my first husband, so it's not much different than the others," she replied with a smile. "Oh? How many husbands have you had?" the interviewer inquired. "This one will be my fourth," she replied. "I was married in my 20s to a banker, then in my 40s to a circus performer. After that I married a preacher." "What does your current husband do?" "Oh he's a funeral director." The interviewer laughed and then asked how she came to marry these men from such different backgrounds and personalities. "It always made sense to me," she replied. "I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go.”
The Truth About Dad One summer evening during a violent thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, "Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?" The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. "I can't, dear," she said. "I have to sleep with Daddy." A long silence was broken at last by his shaky little voice: "That big sissy."
A Farmer And His Watermelons A farmer in the country has a watermelon patch and upon inspection he discovers that some of the local kids have been helping themselves to a feast. The farmer thinks of ways to discourage this profiteating situation. So he puts up a sign that reads: "WARNING! ONE OF THESE WATERMELONS CONTAINS CYANIDE!" He smiled smugly as he watched the kids run off the next night without eating any of his melons. The farmer returns to the watermelon patch a week later to discover that none of the watermelons have been eaten, but finds another sign that reads: "NOW THERE ARE TWO!”
The Wrong Answer A student visited his old school, 20 years after his graduation, and met an old Science professor of his. The professor happened to be grading exam papers, and the student was surprise to notice that the questions were exactly the same as they were two decades ago. He asked the professor about the possibility of the leakage of the exam paper such that the students would have known the questions in advance. The professor smiled wryly and answered, "Don't worry about that, my dear boy. I've changed the answers every year."
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St. Joseph of the Hills Church serves small, vibrant community The little church dedicated in 1939 as Joseph of the Hills Church has seen its surroundings transform over the years. The Mansfield family, originally from Illinois, relocated to Leaksville, N.C. in 1917 when Joe Mansfield’s textile company expanded to the western North Carolina Piedmont. The Mansfields were devout Catholics who for nearly 20 years traveled to Greensboro or Danville, Va., to attend Mass. Beginning in the fall of 1935, priests from Greensboro and Burlington began celebrating Mass in Leaksville-area homes. In 1938, construction of a church began just outside Leaksville in nearby Eden. St. Joseph of the Hills Church was dedicated on New Year’s Day, 1939. The church’s stained-glass windows were donated by several American cardinals, archbishops and bishops. The congregation illustrated the true universal spirit of the Catholic Church in that many of the Catholic families at the dedication represented a variety of ethnic and geographical backgrounds. A rectory was built in 1940, and in June of that year St.
Joseph of the Hills Church was designated a parish, with Father James Noonan becoming the first resident Catholic pastor in Rockingham County. The textile mill industry brought out-of-state Catholics to the area over the years, although church membership -- numbering 51 in 1943 -- grew slowly. Catholics from nearby Reidsville, as well as several converts, boosted the growth of the faith in the area as well. By the end of the 1950s, parish growth has resulted in an expansion: a parish hall was built in honor of former pastor Msgr. Arthur Freeman. Also, in 1962, the Catholic population in Reidsville had grown to such a number that a church being built there was warranted. Industrial expansion during the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s continued to bring Catholics into the region. Over time, the St. Joseph of the Hills Church congregation developed a number of parish programs to assist in pastoral and administrative functioning. In 1985, a larger parish hall was built to provide an assembly area and classrooms. In addition to the parish council, finance council, faith
formation program, family life commission, Knights of Columbus, Ladies Guild, parishioners also devote time to community projects. The Cancer Society, hospice, The Council on Aging, Salvation Army, Migrant Ministry and Cooperative Christian Ministries all receive assistance from parishioners of St. Joseph of the Hills Church. While the Reidsville church, Holy Infant, was built in 1962 to serve the influx of Rockingham County Catholics, St. Joseph of the Hills Church continues to reach out to the faithful in Eden, Madison and Mayodan, as well at those in Stokesdale in Guilford County and all of Stokes County. Catholics in Henry County, Va., worship in Eden, as well. Mercy Sister Bernadette McNamara served as the parish’s pastoral administrator from July 1996 to July 2001, while Father Joseph Valentine, pastoral administrator of Holy Infant Church in Reidsville, and his successors, then-Father Peter J. Jugis, Father John Putnam, Father Christopher Davis and Franciscan Father Louis Canino, served as sacramental ministers for the St. Joseph of the Hills Church congregation.
Since July 2010, Father Joseph Dinh, a native of Vietnam, has served as the parish’s full-time pastor. To serve the spiritual and cultural needs of the ever-increasing Hispanic population, a Hispanic ministry was inaugurated on March 8, 2003. The Knights of Columbus and the Ladies Guild work earnestly to increase the membership in their respective organizations. The guild also has improved the landscaping of the campus of the 75-
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year-old church, making it more welcoming. Father Joe works tirelessly for the parish community. He also serves the spiritual and cultural needs of the ever-increasing Hispanic population A Hispanic Ministry was inaugurated on March 8, 2003 and continues today. St. Joseph of the Hills Church continues to serve and to evangelize the multicultural population of the Rockingham County. .
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Coast2Coast Rx program allows consumers to save on prescription drugs, health services The United Way of Rockingham County today announced its endorsement of the Coast2Coast discount Rx card. As prescription costs continue to rise, the new Rx card will offer individuals the opportunity to save on prescriptions and other health-related services while serving as a conduit to increased health and financial stability for all in Rockingham County. Coast2Coast Rx is unique among free discount prescription cards in that it gives back to the communities it serves in more ways than one. The card provides access to 60,000 affordable medicines at all major chain pharmacies and most independents. The goal of improving both consumers’ health outcomes and their personal finances is coupled with additional revenue to support vital community programs and services. In fact, Coast2Coast will provide a donation of $1.25 each time a prescription is filled using the card providing additional resources for us to invest in helping meet our local needs. Providing savings for residents through the Rx program will come at no expense to United Way or increase the cardholders’ costs. Because United Way’s mission is to improve lives, vetting the Coast2Coast Rx card meant that United Way conducted comparison testing between Coast2Coast and other discount programs to ensure that individuals in need would truly benefit. “Coast2Coast passed our testing with flying colors. Card carriers will receive even better healthrelated benefits as compared to most other discount Rx cards, plus community services will receive a much needed infusion of revenue. The multiple benefits of the Coast2Coast Rx card help us address the issues of improving health and financial stability and make it a real win, win for everyone,” said Dr. Cindy Wall Sarwi, Executive Director of The United Way of Rockingham County. With no restrictions on age, income status, or existing health conditions, the benefits of the card extend to everyone: those without insurance, the underinsured and those with high deductibles or prescriptions not covered by their health plan. In some cases even Medicare Part D patients experiencing the “donut hole” can use the card to help relieve their out-of-pocket expenses.
“Access to affordable options for prescriptions and healthcare services is essential to building healthy and sustainable communities,” stated Chief Marketing Officer Martin Dettelbach of Financial Marketing Concepts, Inc., the parent company that provides the discount prescription card. “The United Way and Coast2Coast Rx share a core mission—to improve the health and financial stability of the people and communities we serve—making our collaboration an ideal way to serve and reach consumers in need.” The Coast2Coast Rx card saved cardholders an average of 63% nationwide in 2013. Cardholders can also utilize the program for discounts on dental, vision, hearing and lab services, as well as diabetes supplies and even veterinary care and many pet prescriptions. Advantages of the program include its ease-ofuse; with no paper work to fill out, no membership requirements and no expiration date, the card is a simple way for consumers to immediately save money on their essential medications and healthrelated issues. To obtain a Coast2Coast card and start receiving benefits pick up a card from The United Way of Rockingham County, 335 County Home Road, Reidsville, NC, or download and print a card by visiting http://uwc2c.com/print-freecard.html. About The United Way of Rockingham County is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization. Our roots date back to October, 1927. We have continued to serve the community for the past 87 years. We are local people, making local decisions to serve our neighbors in need. About Coast2Coast Rx Card The mission of the Coast2Coast Rx Card is to provide a universe of prescription savings options while improving health outcomes. The Coast2Coast Rx Card has provided millions of dollars in savings on prescription drugs for its program members. A product of Financial Marketing Concepts, Inc., a Florida corporation (“FMC”), that is a leader in the supplemental benefits field, the Coast2Coast Rx Card was developed as a result of the belief that the cost of products and services has risen so drastically that a need has arisen among many families to supplement these costs with benefit programs and prescription cards. For more information please visit http://www.coast2coastrx.com/.
Community Programs and Services Offered Rockingham County strives in going above and beyond to not only serve the public in our daily duties and community service programs, but also offer our time through volunteer work throughout the community that we all share and live in. To further assist in public service, on September of 2013, the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners established a new community service leave personnel policy for Rockingham County Government's employees. COUNTY PROGRAMS � Community Health Integration Project (CHIP): Focuses on aligning existing community resources around medical care, mental health care, and medical transportation to collaborate in the use of our limited resources as effectively as possible. � Community Workgroups offered through Public Health, a division of Health and Human Services – Local Physical Activity and Nutrition Workgroup: improve the health of our community by encouraging citizens to improve nutrition and become more physically active. – Access to Healthcare/Rockingham County Healthcare Alliance: improve the health and well-being of the medically underserved of Rockingham County with a focus on enhancing the healthcare delivery system for low-income, under-insured and uninsured residents. � Social Services, a division of Health and Human Services, served approximately 25,000 citizens through economic services, child welfare, and adult services programs. � Active Parenting Classes provided by Rockingham County Youth Services: Class designed for parents of school age children. The classes are free and provide a number of skills to parents. � Citizens Academy - free comprehensive, ten week program for County citizens to learn and better understand how their County Government operates. Graduated three classes to date. COMMUNITY SERVICE � Successful United Way Campaign raising over $17,000.00 � Starting an “Adopt a Highway” program for the area around the Governmental Center. o Clean-up walking trails and river ways – taking pride in our natural resources (Most recent “Big
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River Clean-Up” September 21, 2013) � Three blood drives with the Red Cross generated 138 usable units of blood, potential lives saved by these donations is 414. � Rockingham County GospelFest Thanks Rockingham County community for supporting Rockingham County GospelFest at RCC
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County 4-H Impact Student Leader and County PIO Participate in NCACC "Youth Summit" Rockingham County was represented at the 107th North Carolina Association of County Commissioners' Annual Conference (NCACC) Youth Summit, Aug. 15-16, in Buncombe County. UNCG coed, Alicia Williams of Eden, represented Rockingham County as the 4-H Impact Club student leader. County Public Information Officer Mable Scott helped served at the NCACC Youth Summit during the Bottom Line Budget Simulation involving students leaders from across the state including Williams. The budget simulation, at the Doubletree Biltmore in Asheville, was led by Lydian Altman, Rod Visser, Chris Baucom, Jason King, Julie Hochsztein, and Scott. They represented the NC School of Government, NCACC Public Information/Research, and Rockingham County Government. The simulation involved participants acting out an actual county budget process involving county commissioners, a county manager, a finance/budget director, a human resources director, department heads, advisory boards, citizens, and the news media. The student leaders acted as county commissioners; experi-
enced various changes involved with preparing a county budget; made tough decisions; and finally balanced their budgets focusing on these community values: 1.Vibrant economy 2.Clean and green environment 3.Safe and secure community 4.Healthy community 5.Adequate community infrastructure 6.Nurtured youth 7.Fiscally conservative stewardship 8.Physically and culturally engaged citizens 9.Educated and productive citizens 10.Strong and independent families The creation of the Bottom Line Budget Simulation was made possible in part with support from Prudential Financial and the NC School of Government. The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is the official voice of all 100 counties on issues being considered by the General Assembly, Congress and federal and state agencies. The Association provides expertise to counties in the areas of lobbying, fiscal and legal research, communications, intergovernmental relations, information technology, field visits and risk management services.
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Eden Senior Center 508 Orchard Ave, Eden - Call 627-4711 • Corn Hole -Every Thursday at 10:00 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center • Friends Club –Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month in June July and August from 10-11 at the Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to come join the fun and fellowship. The second Tuesday Heart Healthy Club (Eden Drug) and the 4th Tuesday is our lunch outing (at chosen restaurant) or field trip. • Legal Aid will be August 14th at 10:00am call 1-800-951-2257 to make an appointment • Exercise with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00-9:00. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights. • NEW Exercise class - Flex Class – (think outside the gym) Exercise for people who do not want to go to the gym. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the CB Hut from 11:15am- 12pm. It is free for participating health plans and will be no cost to the public. • Rook or Hand & Foot- Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 and play from 1:00pm until 4:00 pm on Wednesdays. • Bingo Bash at 9:00 on Monday, August 18th at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. • Pickle ball- Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We play at various times and locations, call for details. • Dance at the CB Hut - for all ages on Saturday, August 9th from 7-9:30. Music provided by the Bullet Band. Come enjoy good clean fun, fellowship in a smoke free environment. Admission is $5 at the door. • Concert in the Park – Music by “The Bullet Band” Saturday, August 30th from 6:30-8:30 • Mah Jong- (play on some Thursday afternoons) If interested in learning this new game contact Carla at 627-4711 • Windows 8 and Basic computer classes will be offered in the fall at the Garden of Eden Senior. Call the center for details.
Reidsville Senior Center 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville Call 349-1088 Our main office is now located in the former Salvation Army Community Bldg. at 708 Barnes St., Reidsville - Phone: 394-4841. Fitness Classes are held at The Reidsville Recreation Dept. Gymnasium. • Reidsville Senior Center-Salvation Army Community Bldg.. 708 Barnes St, Reidsville #-336-394-4841 Painting, Crochet, Rook, Canasta, Pegs & Jokers Card Game, Bingo. Call for days and times. • Reidsville Teen Center - 506 Sprinkle St., Reidsville #-336-394-4864 • Recreation Gym - 206 N. Washington Avenue, Reidsville, Call 336-394-4841 Rusty Hinges Exercise, Dance, Senior Aerobics • Senior Strikers Bowling at Reidsville Lanes - 2 pm- 4pm • Wednesday Jewelry Making Class- Free - call for place/time/items needed. • Pickleball: If you would like to learn and see what Pickleball is all about please come on out to our clinics Fridays •
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300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Inside Madison/Mayodan Rec. Dept. Building. Call 548-2789 -or- 548-9572 • Madison-Mayodan Fellowship Choir - Sept. 3rd – December 13th - Wednesdays from 9-11 am $25 fee • Quilting Bees - 1st Tuesday of each month from 10-11:30am - FREE- all levels of quilters welcome • Tap Dance - Mondays from 2:30-3:30 pm - $25 a month • Rook - Mondays from 9-11:30 am - FREE • Pickleball - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 am - FREE • Fit & Strong exercise - Mondays at 10 am - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 am - FREE • Shag - beginner and intermediate levels - Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm - $7.50 per class or $30 a month
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AUGUST EVENTS: • Line Dancing. We are in the process of starting a line dance class. If you are interested, please call and let me know. The class would meet weekly in the Annex Building at a time to be determined by the attendees. There will be a small charge to compensate the instructor. Call 349-2343 and leave a message. • Blood Pressure Screening. A nurse from Bayada comes to the Center for Active Retirement the first Tuesday of the month from 9:30am to 10:00am. We also have a blood pressure monitor available for use whenever the Center is open. • Games: Bingo. Tuesdays from 10:00am to 11:30am Rook. Tuesdays from 11:30am to 4:30pm • Senior Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30am to 10:30am in the lower level of CAR – 141 Tyre Dodson Road. With the exception of the above noted days and times, the room is available for your usage from 8:00am to 4:00pm. We use a variety of videos in this FREE course. • Exercise Equipment: We have PACE (Programmed Accommodating Circuit Exercise) equipment. It utilizes hydraulic resistance machines that match the effort of the user at any fitness level (accommodating resistance). Also, available is a stationary bike and a gravity rider machine. • Computer Classes – Linda Wilson, Instructor. The computers are in place – the instructor is available – the course to be taught has been selected. However, there has been a delay in the installation of the telephone lines. Stay tuned. • Future Trips Planned: · NC Museum of Art @ Raleigh · Blue Ridge Folk Festival @ Ferrum, VA · NC State Fair @ Raleigh, NC · Hamricks @ Greensboro with lunch @ K&W Cafeteria · Southern Christmas Show @ Charlotte with breakfast @ Cracker Barrel
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Dough Dogs held their official Ribbon Cutting in August in their new location, beside Chaney’s at 245 King’s Hwy., Eden. Donna and Carlyle Rees, owners, invite you to come enjoy freshly made Hot Dogs and Doughnuts. The shop offeres many varities of homemade of Doughnuts, including their signature Maple/Bacon Doughnut with Maple Syrup and crumbled bacon. Hot dogs come in several choices, red or beef wieners as well as homemade chili and coleslaw. With a 100 rating, Dough Dogs is the place to be for those cravings that won’t quit. Open 7-7 Tuesday - Saturday, come and eat Inside or outside. For more information call 336-635-9318.
Light Up the Darkness: Breaking the Cycle of Abuse Dale and Faith Ingraham will be the featured speakers at the Light Up the Darkness: Breaking the Cycle of Abuse conference at Trinity Wesleyan Church on Friday, September 12th (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm) and Saturday, September 13th (8:30 am – 9:00 pm). Dale is the pastor of the Curtis Baptist Bible
Church in Campbell, NY, where the Ingrahams co-founded Speaking Truth in Love Ministries in 2008. They now travel and speak about the issue of abuse in churches, colleges, and conferences across the country. Along with leading experts from local organizations, the
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Commissioner honored for Continuing Education Rockingham County Commissioner Keith Mabe was honored during the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ (NCACC) 107th Annual Conference, which was held Aug. 14-17, in Buncombe County, for achieving the second level of recognition in the Local Elected Leaders Academy (LELA). Mabe is also a member of the NCACC Board of Directors. LELA was created in partnership with the School of Government at UNC-Chapel Hill, the NCACC and the N.C. League of Municipalities and offers local elected officials the knowledge and skills needed to lead and govern their communities in these challenging times. Commissioners are recognized for their commitment to continuing education through a three-level recognition program. Mabe was one of three commissioners honored for achieving the second level of Master in 2014. To reach this level, commissioners must attend the Essentials of
County Government training program offered by the NCACC and School of Government and attend at least 48 hours of additional courses and workshops. Mabe had achieved the first level, Practitioner, in 2013. “The Academy is designed to make us better commissioners by improving our knowledge of the issues and our leadership skills,” said NCACC First Vice President Fred McClure of Davidson County, who made the presentations. “These commissioners have shown a true commitment to their personal development and to their constituents back home.” The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is the official voice of all 100 counties on issues being considered by the General Assembly, Congress and federal and state agencies. The Association provides expertise to counties in the areas of lobbying, fiscal and legal research, communications, intergovernmental relations, information technology, field visits and risk management services.
Ingrahams will share information about how to respond to abuse allegations, how to prevent abuse in your organization or family, how to assist in the healing process, and how to break the cycle of abuse in our communities and churches. Scheduled presentations include Healing for Survivors; The Need to Address Abuse Openly; and Practical Steps to Take to Help Stop Abuse. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions during panel discussions. Please fill out the registration form below and send with payment to Teresa Lea, 118-A Arbor Lane, Eden, NC, 27288 (336-623-9138) if you wish to participate. Registration cost covers the cost of lunch on Saturday and registration materials; all profits will benefit the Rockingham County Kaleidoscope Child Advocacy Center & the Non-Profit Speaking Truth in Love. The issue of abuse is prevalent not only in our communities but also in our churches, and it is time to come together as a community to break the silence and break the cycle of abuse. Let’s take this first step together!
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Morehead Hospital and Novant team up for a new vision in healthcare In July Morehead Memorial Hospital Board of Directors President, Scott Barham, joined with community leaders in welcoming Novant Health Shared Services into the team of healthcare professionals in Rockingham County. Novant Health Shared Services assist hospitals and their communities through a range of partnership possibilities that preserve local market ownership and autonomy.
The kick-off was held in July at Santana’s in Eden with community and Novant leaders, as well as Morehead doctors and officials in attendance. Patrick Easterling of Novant Health said the focus is on the relationship between Morehead and Novant Health and the two working as one big team. “On behalf of Novant Health, we are honored and excited to partner with Morehead Hospital,” said Easterling.
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Under this new partnership, Morehead Hospital remains independent and keeps the local Board of Directors in charge. Noting that community support is important, Novant and Morehead cannot do this alone, Easterling continued, “We are looking forward to partnering with Morehead Hospital, working with the community and physicians, to bring our expectation’s to life.” As Dr. Steve Motew described the mission of Novant, “To improve the health of our community one patient at a time.” he added, “Our shared goals include remarkable patient experience including satisfaction, quality and favorable outcomes; navigating future affordability and care to patients and to provide wellness and health. Scott Barham spoke of the multiple options the board worked through to find a good partnership. The best fit was Novant, a non-profit Health Care Organization with a good history, focusing on high quality health care at affordable costs and putting patients in the center of the vision. As for the new CEO of the hospital, Barham noted that due to Howard Ainsley’s extensive CEO experience, the board agreed he would be the best choice for Morehead. Ainsley was then introduced as the incoming CEO for Morehead Hospital. Ainsley said, “It is a pleasure to be in Eden and be your new CEO for Morehead. I
am honored by the opportunity.” From 2008-2014 Ainsley served as Regional Chief Executive Officer at East Hawaii/Hilo Medical Center for the nation’s fourth largest public health system, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. Speaking of the local area Ainsley noted, “We have to figure out a way to bring value and improve health and wellness. I look forward to building lasting relationships here.” Ainsley’s past experience also includes serving as chief operating officer for Corpus Christi Medical Center in Texas. He spent 17 years with Virginiabased Carilion Health System, a not-for-profit integrated delivery system serving in a variety of roles including president and CEO of Carilion Bredford Memorial Hospital in Bedford, Va., and president and CEO of Carilion Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Virginia. A member of the Hilo Bay Rotary and a board member of the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Board of Community Hospitals 100, and Board of Directors of the Beacon Community and Hawaii Island Health Information Exchange. Ainsley also is a Board member for the Hawaii Healthcare Association and serves on the Hawaii Island Healthcare Alliance and the Community Health Action Task Force Committee.
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Ainley’s wife, Carolyn, is a physical therapist. Their daughter, Lauren, is a graduate of the University of Richmond and works for the Attorney General’s office in Virginia. Their son, Newman, is a graduate student at George Washington University and is completing his administrative residency in Hospital Administration. Novant Health and Morehead Memorial Hospital promise that with the community’s support, their team will work to improve quality, lower costs and bring value to this community. Novant Health is a fourstate integrated network of physician practices, outpatient centers and hospitals that deliver a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to their communities. The Novant Health network consists of more that 1,100 physicians and 24,000 employees who make healthcare remarkable at more that 400 locations including 15 medical centers, and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics.
For the fun of it Penny After tucking their three-year-old child Sammy in for bed one night, his parents heard sobbing coming from his room. Rushing back in, they found him crying hysterically. He managed to tell them that he had swallowed a penny and he was sure he was going to die. No amount of talking was helping. His father, in an attempt to calm him down, palmed a penny from his pocket and pretended to pull it from Sammy's ear. Sammy was delighted. In a flash, he snatched it from his father's hand, swallowed, and then cheerfully demanded, "Do it again, Dad!"
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Join Girl Scouts Today! You know that feeling when you just can’t wait for tomorrow? It’s back-to-school time and with that comes the anticipation for girls to join Girl Scouts! In Girl Scouting, girls are always counting down to the next adventure! Maybe it's artistic. Maybe it's an experiment. Maybe it's getting outside or helping the community. Either way, girls will make new friends and have many new experiences that show the excitement of each day! Girls can become a member for $15. Girl participation in program events is immediate but placement in a troop is based on availability. Specifically, Girl Scouts are in need of dedicated adults to take on the role of troop leaders. Each troop is led by at least two non-related registered leaders. Girls and parents are invited to attend one of the following Express Events to learn more. September 4, 6-7:30 p.m. – Madison-Mayodan Library, 611
Burton St., Madison September 15, 6:30-8 p.m. – Mt. Bethel Christian Church, 8130 NC Highway 65, Summerfield September 18, 6-7:30 p.m. – Reidsville Library, 204 W. Morehead St., Reidsville September 23, 6:30-8 p.m. – First United Methodist Church, Eden For more information, visit www.girlscoutsp2p.org or contact local recruitment manager Allyson Cobb at 336-274-8491 or e-mail acobb@girlscoutsp2p.org. About Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, a United Way agency, is one of 112 councils nationwide chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA to deliver Girl Scout program within specific geographic boundaries. The local council serves nearly 15,000 girls and approximately 7,000 adult volunteers in 40 counties and maintains three camp properties and four service centers offering unique experiences for girls and adults. For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect or donate to GSCP2P, call 800-672-2148 or visit www.girlscoutsp2p.org. About Girl Scouts of the USA
Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls with 3.2 million girl and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouts is the leading authority on girls' healthy development, and builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The organization serves girls from every corner of the United States and its territories. Girl Scouts of the USA also serves American girls and their classmates attending American or international schools overseas in 90 countries.
Notice to Voters in Western Precinct Beginning with the 2014 General Election - November 4, 2014, voters who are registered to vote in the Western Precinct will no longer be voting at McMichael High School. The new voting location for Western is the Madison Mayodan Public Library located at: 611 Burton St. - Madison If you have any questions, please call the Board of Elections office at (336) 342-8107.
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Do you want to be the best parent you can be? Do you want to discipline your child effectively? Do you want your child to exhibit the following traits? • Courage • Good Self-Esteem • Responsibility • Cooperation If you answered yes to any of these questions, Active Parenting is for you! This class is designed for parents of school age children. The classes are free; books are $15 each. A limited number of books will be available for use during class time for individuals that do not wish to purchase a book. Childcare and transportation are not provided. Two class times are offered. Each class will run for six consecutive weeks. Date: Monday, Sept. 8th ,6:308:00 p.m. and Thursday, Sept.11th, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Contact Youth Services office to register: Phone: 3425756 or Fax: 349-1115 Rockingham County Youth Services, 335 County Home Road (old County Home building) Wentworth, NC 27375 Classes will be held in the second floor conference room. If you have difficulty with stairs, please call our office in advance so that we can assist you.
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