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Behind the scenes in the middle of the county stands the historic Rockingham County Courthouse, located at 1086 NC Hwy 65, Reidsville. This stately older building is now home to the Museum and
Archives of Rockingham County. To learn more about MARC, go to www.themarconline.org, call 336634-4949 or visit during regular hours: Wed.-Fri. 1pm - 6pm, Sat. 10am - 4pm. Closed Sun. - Tues..
Wanted tobacco relics One of the most popular exhibits at MARC is the Tobacco Barn. It is a natural place to display objects related to the growing, marketing, and manufacturing of tobacco in Rockingham County. In the MARC archives we need to maintain a special collection of tobacco data including brand names and advertising objects, lists, and pictures of the individual Plantation tobacco factories, relics connected to the tobacco auctioneering, names of buyers and Auctioneers, plug tobacco pouches and snuff boxes, and any other items related to the industry or the use of tobacco. It would also be interesting to preserve stenciling of tobacco brand names from the walls of barns or tobacco factory offices. Please contact MARC if you can help with the preservation of our agricultural heritage.www.themarconline.org
MARC offers new Civil War publication Since the founding of our organization as the Historical Society, a primary goal has been to preserve the history of our County. Over the years, our members have conducted interviews, research source documents, and published valuable historical accounts in the Rockingham County Historical Society, Incorporated newsletter. We are now able to organize and compile all of those works by subject matter into single books. The first book, Rockingham County, NC in the Civil War, is now available for pre-order. The price per copy is $15. Call 336-634-4949 to place an order.
Adults are $5, seniors & students are $3.50 and Children $2.50, under 4 free. (Family maximum is $15). Some of the things they are working on now and in the near future are listed below:
torical documents uploaded by archives all over the world, so you can read about the past from the comfort of your couch. But there’s always a catch. Sometimes finding the best documents is a little more complicated that typing an inquiry into your preferred search engine. You might try googling, for example, “women, Rockingham County, NC, Civil War.” The first results include a Wikipedia article, a few genealogy websites, and history blogs, all valuable resources, but only a small fraction of what’s actually available. However, if you use those same search terms on UNC Chapel Hill’s webpage, Documenting the American South, you’ll find the diary Mary Jeffreys Bethell kept of the Civil War. Born in 1821, Bethell kept a journal from 1853 to 1873. Her entry on April 29, 1861 is excerpted below: Since I last wrote a change has taken place. Civil War has begun, a bloody affair at Baltimore on the 19th, South Carolina took Fort Sumter, and several men killed on the enemy’s side. “The slavery question is the cause of all this trouble, 8 Southern states have seceded from the Union, if the North and South can’t agree, they had better separate. Abraham Lincoln the President is opposed to the institution of slavery, he don’t seem disposed to make any compromise with the south. The Southern people are rising a large army to defend their Country and their rights. Want to read the rest? Here’s how to find it: Go to http://docsouth.unc.edu/index.html, find the “Google
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UNC site provides resource to find Rockingham County history on line By: Jordan Rossi, MARC Executive Director
Researching Rockingham County? The best places to start are the archives at the MARC and Rockingham Community College, where the brilliant, wonderful staff is ready to help you dig up just what you need. And then there’s the Internet: a treasure trove of his-
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Making a MARC... continued from Page 1 Custom Search” box in the top right corner. Type in the search terms above. Bethell’s Diary will be one of the first five links. What else can you find of interest to you at UNC Chapel Hill’s Documenting the American South?
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Leah Amick Weds Kory Stout The Duck Pond at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia was a beautiful backdrop for Leah and Kory Stout's wedding on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Leah wore a beautiful gown with lace and pearls adorning the bodice and a train with a lace cut-out. The couple went to Florida on their honeymoon and will make their home in Manchester, England.
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The Mayodan preservation League has operated for over 20 years to fulfill their purpose to promote the Heritage and history of the town of Mayodan. Their pledge to match up to $2,500 in public donations towards the creation of a Mayodan exhibit at the MARC will ensure their efforts continue well into the future. This pledge effectively doubles the value of donations given by individuals. Donations for this Grant from the preservation League should be mailed to MARC with the purpose noted with the payment. The MARC archives is already home to a significant collection of Mayodan photographs and artifacts from the Jeffrey Bullin's collection. These will serve as the basis of an initial exhibit. The exhibit will serve as a catalyst and model for future MARC exhibits representing all of the County's municipalities.
Support MARC by shopping AmazonSmile AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support MARC everytime you shop Amazon, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same prices, selection, and shopping experience as amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to MARC. Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages. You use the same account for amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, wish list, wedding or baby registry and other account settings are also the same. To select MARC as your charity to support, log in to your Amazon account through smile.amazon.com. Search their database and select Rockingham County Historical Society Museum and Archives. More information on the program is available on their website. Don’t let this free money slip away from where it can benefit you and your museum. Please share this news with friends and family.
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• September 18 - Citizens & Family Day at MARC. Activities to commemorate Citizenship Week. • September 22 - Board of Directors Meeting. • October 22 - 2nd Annual Fiddlers Convention at the MARC. Featuring guest musician performances (including “Strictly Strings”) and competitions. Watch the MARC website for competition entry information. • October 29 - Free Admission day at MARC. For more information please call 336-634-4949.
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Mason "Junior" Agee, 82 - Eden Brad Allen Asbury, 28 Etheline Norris Atkins, 90 Barbara Roach Amoriello, 88 - Eden Samuel Alston - Reidsville Dr. Paul Marion Alecce, 88 Haywood “Woody” Anderson Jr., 38 Beverly Turner Allen - Reidsville Kenneth Wilson Barrett, 72 - Eden Regina Young Bartlett, 47 - Ruffin Jon Duane Beacham, 75 - Stoneville Walter Louis Baker, III, 74 Teresa Bradley Brown Robert Adrian (Bob) Brown Janet Fulcher Bullins, 54 Susan Ann Holt Brooks Elizabeth “Jimmie” James Blackwelder, 86 Mazie Ruth Melton Buchanan, 72 Michael “Mike” Silas Beasley, 49 Thomas Leo Boone, 71 Thomas Leon Broadnax - Reidsville Irvin Blackwell Virginia Carter Woods Cook, 97 Mayodan
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Todd William McInnis, 49 Dorothy Harrison McGhee, 90 William “Otis” McNeill, 86 Donnie Lee Mabe, 58 - Stoneville Charlotte Becker “Becky” Smith Murrell, 74 - Reidsville Clyde Randolph “Randy” Mabes, 69 - Eden Harley Allen Midkiff, 87 Barbara Hill Nance, 79 - Stoneville Thomas Daniel Newton, 73 - RC Gary Lee Newsom, 59 Mary Elizabeth Williams Ore, 89 Madison Judith Miller O’Bryant, 77 James “Harold” Pardue, 87 Maggie Mae Coleman Paschal 80 Reidsville Alonzo Palmer James Ethan Pell, 74 David Arnold Poteat, 77 Carolina Ingram Pauquette Charles Burdette Phillips, 90 Michele “Micki” Picklow David Black Preston, 74 Robinette Lee Irvin Pryor, 81 - RC Karen Denise Patrick, 51 Karen D. Parker, age 68 - Eden Jay Lee Ramsey, 82 - RC Betty K. Williams Raisbeck, 79 William "Bill" Rorrer, 79 - Eden Kelly S. Long Richardson, 53 Henry Warren Ridge, Sr. Rebecca Sue (“Becky”) Wilson Rierson William James Rathke Clyde Alex Robertson, 71 Reidsville Annie Lee Redd Roane Irene Gilley Soyars, 82 Nancy Jane Hensdale Smith, 90 Eden Bobby Lee Sells, Jr, 64 Nellie Frances Harris Snyder, 89 Betty Gray Corum Sigmon, 73 Eden Dedri Tucker Sparrow, 55 - Eden Clara Rockett Neese Smith, 93 Elsie Marie Gray Sisk, 99 Stoneville Joseph Ray “Joey” Shelton, 29 Stoneville Dorothy “Dot” Duggins Smith, 85 Pearl Newman Smith, 89 Paul David Smith, 67 Greenhow Maury Slaughter, Jr., 72 Reidsville Donald Reese Shoe, 61 Timothy James Stewart Dorothy Mae Scales, 76 Dennis Leo Sturgill, 59 Stephen Larry Smith, 56 - Eden Manley Pearl Ellington Stokes Tina Silvia Mary “Hallie” Martin Shaffer, 100 Mayodan Jeffory “Jeff” Walter Tilley, 48 Eric Quinell Turner - Reidsville Billie Gray Hawkins Underwood, 79 Ronnie Ruffin Vaden - Mayodan Myrtle Joyce Via, 87 - Mayodan Clifford Jay Weddle, 84 - Eden Walter Odell Wagoner, 62 - Madison Eugene “Gene” Walker, 79 Reidsville Edward Thomas Wray, 92 Leonard Williamson - Reidsville India Lee Tilley Webb, 85 Bryson Stewart Winstead, 27 Beverly Jean Weaver “BJ”, 54 Gail Matthews Whitesell, 81 Ralph Amos Whitlow - Reidsville Lucy Simmons Westbrook, 69 Irvin Wilber Warren, 80 - Reidsville Timothy "Tim" C. Yarboro, 55 Catherine Gardner Yount, 58 Reidsville
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Underwood Family Story Told in New Book – Tuff Enuff By: Janice Underwood Wangard
Rockingham County is home to generations of the Cicero and Mollie Underwood family. Married in 1907 at the beginning of the 20th Century, Cicero and Mollie had 15 children. Most lived in the Draper, Leaksville, and Reidsville sections of the county where they worked, worshipped, played, and raised their families. Jesse, Claude, Cicero, Sam, Ruby, Mollie, Frank, George, Oscar, Sunshine, Lib, Cub, and Billy could be found on Softball fields, Golf Courses, Music Venues, Churches, Fieldcrest Mills, American Tobacco, and Miller Brewing Company. Living through the Great Depression, World War II, and the Korean War, life was a challenge. This family faced it with hard work, self-sufficiency, love, family unity, and laughter. The matriarch of the family lived 95 busy years. In her late 80’s while watching her “children” dance and laugh at an annual Christmas Pig Picking, she shook her head and exclaimed with pride, “Just look a yonder what a mess I made!” Unwilling to let their lives and antics go unrecorded, Sunshine became the driving force to document their stories of a long gone era – to tell about “The Good Old Days”. She recruited one of her nieces to help with this endeavor resulting in a book, Tuff Enuff: How we Lived, Loved, and Lost, and came out Laughing. To introduce and celebrate the book, the family is holding a reception October 9, 2016 at the Fellowship Hall of Draper Christian Church between the hours of 1 and 5 PM. Family members will be on hand to reminisce and laugh a little. Books will be available for purchase. Light refreshments will be served so the family hopes to see old friends and establish new ones. The Fellowship Hall is located at 1116 Fieldcrest Rd, Eden NC.
A Recycle & Upcycle Art Event planned Ever just want to make something from trash? Well here’s your chance to show it off. The Passion for Trashin’ 2016 event is open to all citizens of the county of any age who live work or attend school in Rockingham County. There will be a Best in Show award and People’s Choice Award. To enter the fee is $6 for up to 3 pieces. Entry Date is Thursday, September 29th from 2pm - 7pm at the MARC (Museum and Archives of Rockingham County) located at
1086 NC Hwy 65, Reidsville (the Old Wentworth Courthouse, 2nd floor). An opening reception is to be held Friday, October 7 from 6-8pm at the MARC. Exhibit dates are October 8th - 26th during regular MARC hours of Wednesday - Friday 16pm and Saturdays 10am - 4pm. Create your pieces, enter and have fun! The Passion for Trashin’ 2016 event is presented by the Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County and sponsored by First Piedimont Waste Solutions.
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Triad Goodwill employment event is October 12 Register your business for the Fall Career Expo on Wednesday, October 12 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard. This Triad Goodwill event has drawn more than 50 employers and approximately 1,000 job seekers from across the Triad. If you are an employer, take advantage of this opportunity to recruit qualified candidates. Companies seeking new staff can register online at the full price September 1 through October 3 at ILoveGoodwill.org/ Fall-Career-Expo. Admission is free for job seekers and parking is free for everyone. Call 336275-9801, x1005 for more information. Employers seeking bilingual Spanish workers are encouraged to register. Benefactor $1,500 ($999 Early Bird) Ambassador $750 ($650 Early Bird) Advocate $250 (no discount) Registered companies include: Aeroteams
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O n g o i n g E v e n t s o f I n t e re s t For Your Own Good... DIABETIC EDUCATION Workshop for everyday living. Eden Drug Ed. Center, 216 Stadium Dr., ( corner of Stadium Dr. and Kennedy St., Eden.) 3rd Thurs. of every month, 3 pm. No res. necessary, FREE! Pete Crouch, Eden Drug
TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) nonprofit weight-loss organization. Meets every Mon. at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Church, 233 Stadium Dr. Eden. Annual cost $32. 1/2 price for ages 6-18 and spouses joining together. www. tops.org or call 1-800-YEA-TOPS. or 919-621-3613. Laurasgw@gmail.com Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057.
MOREHEAD HOSPITAL Pre-registration is required for ALL classes UNLESS instructed otherwise. Many are FREE of Charge. Call 336-6239711 ext, 2412 to register. CHRONIC DISEASE CARE Call for dates and times... • Community of Hope Cancer Support Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room. Call Susie Pool at 336-623-9711, Ext. 2662.
• Look Good - Feel Better Smith-McMichael Cancer Center To register, call 336-623-9713. • Parkinson's Support Group May 19th 2 pm Morehead Hospital Dining Room Questions: call 336-627-8510 HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 AM • WMYN AM 11am & 7pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday
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WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wed. at 7pm. FREE to Public! Door Prizes! Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden 6274325 - Annie Penn/Cone Health program BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM Cone Health provides Free or low-cost breast and cervical screenings and followup services to eligible women in this region. For info call 336-832-0628.
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Church Events “Church Event”s is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more. For up to 10 Lines (or less) the fee is $10 The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them. Call 336-627-9234 and ask for Elizabeth or Lisa.
recovery from alcoholism. Call 336-6232382 or 336-939-3230. - Al-Anon - Eden - Fri’s 8pm - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous Rock of Eden Spray Methodist. Wed’s Morehead Hosp. Dining Room Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm • Alanon every Thursday at 7pm at First United Meth. Ch., Eden. Open meeting. • 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 for family & friends affected by alcoholism. 336-972-6277 - 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.
1ST U.M.C. HOMECOMING 130 Main St. (Draper area) Sunday, September 18, 2016 Guest Speaker : Rev. Steve Joyce Sunday 11: A.M. Come see old friends & enjoy fellowship, Bring your favorite dish
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 Rest., 1641 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, 11:30 a.m. All federal active and retired empl. & spouses (incl. postal & military) welcome. Tom Lovell – 336-623-1081. THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S’ CONNECTION OF EDEN Contacts : Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807
MILITARY GROUPS ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn A support group for family members and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call for date & times. South Day Room. Registration not required. For questions, call 951-4674. ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈
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JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM The Draper Vol. Fire Dept. have started a Junior Firefighter Program for 16 & 17 year old, must be in high school and have a NC license. Call 336-635-2233. SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), make crafts, enjoy snacks and participate in other social activities. Brenda Moore at 336-6231077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m. TEEN PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at Leaksville UMC. For inform., contact Ashley May at 623-6002. FRIENDSHIP MINISTRY Osborne Baptist Church Children’s Worship Area. A ministry for children & adults with developmental disabilities. 2nd & 4th Sunday of month - 6-7:30pm. Reg. Req. - Kevin Bedard. 336-6236064 or: kbedard@osbornebaptist.com FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Osborne Bapt. Church Cafe/Kids Clubhouse. 1st Friday of every month: 6:30 pm. Stephanie (336) 655-1354 MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info
CLUBS REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Complete, Free recovery program meeting at ROBERTS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Every Friday evening 7-9, Ph. 336-344-5083 203 Memorial Baptist Church Rd. Stoneville NC 27048 www.robertsmemorialbaptistchurch.org Why Are You Still Addicted? We can Help. • SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 The Boulevard, Eden Thursday Service 6:30pm - Biblical Learning / Bible Study Saturday 6:30pm - Worship Service Now accepting volunteers for our Children’s Ministry for Thursday and Saturdays • EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Eden Baptist Church The Church With A Y For You! 320 The Boulevard ~ Eden, NC Specialized Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. Children & Youth Programs 7 p.m. 336-623-3515; www.EdenBaptistChurch.org
RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meetings held 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. Red Cross Bldg - 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville. 434-203-3050
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 INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB In Bethany area, Chartered for 45 years, meets on the first Tuesday at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall of the Comers Chapel Baptist Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Contact: Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA Meets the third Tuesday of every month at Fursty's Restaurant on Freeway Drive in Reidsville at 6:30 pm. RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB meets 3rd Sat. of every month at 10 for snacks. Meeting begins at 10:30 am. Meeting at the Rock. Co. Republican Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville.
• ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League All Marines, former Marines and spouses invited: 2nd Thur of each mo. at 7 pm at The AIG Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth Chet Chrismon 336-552-8760 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan . Rockingham County Post. The second Saturday of month at 11 AM.Call Post CDR. C D Grant 336-520-1950. • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Meets on the 2nd Sat. of each month at 9:30 AM at Post Building located at 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan. American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle is welcome. For info call Don Laster at 336-202-9724. • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO.meet every 2nd Monday. Chapter 63 -Ag. Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School. Room 180) Social from 6 pm til 7 pm, meeting at 7 pm. We provide transportation for veterans to their VA appts if needed call (336) 349-6040. Volunteers Needed.Call (336) 394-0080. Need volunteer drivers to take veterans to their VA appointments. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Saturday Of The Month at 10 a.m. at the legion. For inform., call Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481 leave message. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, Meetings the 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave message. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY New location & time 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral in Reidsville Contact Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • VFW POST 8297 2nd Sat. of each month at 961 Church St. Extention, Reidsville, 12 Noon. Call Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan at 7 PM. Info call Donald Bien,cdr.at 548-3431. • GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER GED, Intro to Computers, ESL, Adv. Computer, Employability Skills (HRD) classes Network Room, Resume assists. • Eden - Call 336 623-3007 to reg. • Reidsville - Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes • Mayodan - Call 336-949-4849 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes
• SALVATION ARMY Hungry? Come by and have a meal on us! Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Sun. 9:30 worship, 11am Sunday School. MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time. Anyone 60 years of age and over Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches, donations are gladly accepted if you are able. • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact Mildred Cochran 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Wanda Barnett • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE Reidsville Salvation Army 704 Barnes St., 349-4923 ext. 106 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am - 1pm Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.
Ongoing Events WESTERN ROCKINGHAM FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 7 a.m. - noon; Wednesdays, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Through October. 898 Ayersville Road, Mayodan (NC 704 and Ayersville Road).www.westrockfarmersmarket@facebook.com FITNESS ON THE MARKET SQUARE Reidsville - 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Through October. Admission free, www.reidsvillenc.gov DANCE - LARRY J’S 1201 Old Leaksville Rd., Ridgeway, Va. Live Music Monday, Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 6pm. Dance 7pm - 9:45pm. No Alocohol, Smoke Free. Concessions Available • Adults $5 Donation. 12 & Under FREE! For info contact Wayne 276-340-6212 AARON MANUEL MEMORIAL CRUISE IN Stoneville, NC every 3rd Friday, thru October. 5pm - 8pm. Held by the Carolina Cruizers of Stoneville in support of the Barry L. Joyce local cancer support fund and Hospice of Rockingham County. Contact Michael Manuel at 336-404-5565. MADISON CRUISE-IN 1st Friday Night monthly, May - Sept. 5:00-8:00. Featuring extended merchant hours downtown. "ART IN THE GARDEN" A conversation on how our community can develop an art center in Eden. We have a Public Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033 311406690931/) with an ongoing discussion. Questions should be directed to the Facebook page. CASCADE COM. CENTER DANCE Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions avail. Music every Friday night: From 7-10 pm by Cascade Express & Friends and the 1st and 3rd Sat. night is Bluegrass. THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam starts at 6:15PM, Doors Open At 7 p.m. Saturdays at “The Barn” 7:00 PM For info call Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 DANCE: TEXAS “T” BAND AT JEFFERSON PENN MASONIC LODGE, 110 S. Main St., Reidsville, NC 27320. Saturday Nights. doors open at 6pm, Dance at 7pm. No Alcohol, smoke free. Adults $5 donation, 11 & under free.
ROCKINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE 926 Washington Street, Eden Every Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thurs - Friday 10-4. Tax deductible. Free large load pickup. 627-0160.
SENIOR DANCES REIDSVILLE EVENTS CENTER Downtown Reidsville @ 223 S. Scales St. Tuesday - Bluegrass Night 7pm - 9:30pm Thursday - Classic Country with the City Limits Band 7pm: 9;30pm Bob or Myra Tudor at 336-342-6770.
FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for international exchange students for the 2014-2015 school year. Call 910-3089458.
ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Building, RCC Campus
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Events of Interest The Family History Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 N.C.14 just south of Eden, is open from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Consultants and professional genealogists on hand to assist at no cost. Free of charge. Copies 10 cents per page. Appointments available for other times. 336-623-7154. For questions, call Ann Fish at 336-627-1256. SECOND SATURDAY ARTS MARKET: Hosted by Midtown Furniture Superstore, Madison
Local artists display, demonstrate and sell their work on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. For more information, call 336-613-3905
Upcoming Events FITNESS ON THE SQUARE Reidsville - 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Through October. Admission free, www.reidsvillenc.gov
FARMER’S MARKET - Reidsville Through October. 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday. Market Square, Admission free. www.reidsvillenc.gov WESTERN ROCKINGHAM FARMERS’ MARKET - Saturdays, 7 a.m. - noon; Wednesdays, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Through October. 898 Ayersville Rd, Mayodan (NC 704 and Ayersville Road) .westrockfarmersmarket@facebook.com
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 • FITNESS ON THE SQUARE - Market Square Reidsville - 6-7pm
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 • ROCKINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S MEETING 6:30PM On the Road meeting at Eden City Hall, 308 e. Stadium Drive, Eden.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 • FITNESS ON THE SQUARE - 6-7pm
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH • REIDSVILLE’S POPS ON THE SQUARE - The Plaids - Market Square, Corner Scales and Settle streets. 7 p.m. admission free. For line-up: www.reidsvillenc.gov • GENERAL ELECTION Absentee Voting by Mail Begins.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 • The 7th Annual Eden Cruise in Downtown Draper hosted by the Three Rivers Chapter AACA. All makes and models welcome. No alcohol, no tents, no pets, horns, noisemakes or loud music. Sponsored by Tri-City Automotive. For information call 336-635-2653 or follow the Eden Cruise on Facebook.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 • 13TH ANNUAL RIVERFEST -5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Historic Leaksville District, Eden. This three-time award winning festival celebrates Eden’s river heritage with two days worth of exhibits, history reenactments, music, food, arts and crafts plus two stages of live music performed by local, regional and national headliners. 336-612-8049, www.exploreedennc.com.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 • MOVIES ON THE SQUARE - Market Square, Corner Scales and Settle streets, Reidsville. For show times: www.reidsvillenc.gov
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 • STONEVILLE FALL FESTIVAL - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Main & Henry Streets, Downtown Stoneville. A Saturday brimming with food, music, crafts and prizes. Admission free. 336-432-9721, www.town.stoneville.nc.us/ • REIDSVILLE’S CONCERT SERIES - Admission free. Market Square, Corner of Scales and Settle streets. For line-up: www.reidsvillenc.gov • EDEN - CONCERT IN THE PARK - 6:30pm. Thick-n-Thin (acoustic folk) 2016 Concerts in the Park Series are held at the Kiwanis Amphitheatre at Freedom Park in Eden (121 N. Edgewood Rd., Eden). Concerts are free to the public. Bring your lawn chair or blanket to sit on. come with friends and family, bring a picnic and enjoy the music in the park.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 • 10 a.m. - 10 p.m - 13th Annual RiverFest -5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Historic Leaksville District, Eden. This three-time award winning festival celebrates Eden’s river heritage with two days worth of exhibits, history re-enactments, music, food, arts and crafts plus two stages of live music performed by local, regional and national headliners. 336-612-8049, www.exploreedennc.com.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 • ROCKINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S MEETING 6:30 PM Governmental Center, Commissioners’ Chambers, Second Floor 371 NC Highway 65, Wentworth, NC 27375 • FITNESS ON THE SQUARE - Reidsville 6-7pm.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 • Suicide Prevention Meeting Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Church (SPHC) will be the host for a special Suicide Prevention and Awareness seminar featuring special music and speakers from Centerpoint as well as Sheriff Sam Page. SPHC invites individuals, groups and fellow churches to attend this important event on Friday, September 30th, at 7pm. The church is located at 4933 NC Hwy. 770, Stoneville. This is a free event to provide information on the epidemic of suicide in our society and how to know the signs and prevent a tragedy. For more information contact the Church office at 336-573-9467.
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Rockingham County 4-Hers Attend 2016 NC 4-H Congress
Eden Professional Firefighters' Association Local 2723 donated $500.00 to Anita's Angels for Relay for Life.
Morgan Maness, 4-H Agent, Hailey Vega, Emily Holmes, Keynon Settle, Erika Padron and Franco Neal attended NC 4-H Congress.
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Five Rockingham County 4-H youth attended NC 4-H Congress in Raleigh at NCSU on July 16-19, 2016. Hundreds of youth, staff and volunteers from around the state attended the four-day conference focused on leadership and community service for youth. 4-Hers heard from a variety of speakers and were engaged in many leadership workshops. During the week, youth also elected their new state 4-H officers. The youth also had a lot of social, fun time with their new friends from other counties across NC. This year the youth were privileged to hear Mr. Morris Glass, a Holocaust survivor speak. He told about his life and how he survived the Holocaust. During his speech he spoke about courage, strength, loss, hunger and hope. Many of the participants were fortunate to get a signed book and a picture with Mr. Glass. During the huge community service project, youth prepared packaged meals to feed hungry kids all across North Carolina. Within about 2 hours, 4-Hers had prepared 80,000 meals. The local youth attending were Erika Padron, Franco Neal, Emily Holmes, Keynon Settle and Hailey Vega. Rockingham County 4-H youth represented the county proudly and had a wonderful time. A special thank you goes to United Way for helping provide 4-H scholarship dollars to these youth for this special trip! During the last night of Congress, Emily Holmes was inducted as the 2016-2017 North Central District 4-H Council Reporter. She will serve with other youth from across 20 counties to make the North Central District 4-H events a success. A very special award was given out to one of our long time 4-H families in Rockingham County. During the 4-H Youth Development Fund Awards Luncheon, Frank and Leola Meador and their family were awarded with the North Carolina 4-H Family Legacy Award. They have been volunteers for 4-H for over 50 years and have one of the longest running 4-H clubs in NC. For more information on Rockingham County 4-H contact the 4-H Agent, Morgan Maness at 336-342-8230 or mcmaness@ncsu.edu.
Red Cross September Blood Drive Schedule -09/01/2016 - Eden YMCA - 301 South Kennedy Street, Eden Appt:www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Eden Community 2pm-6:30pm -09/01/2016 - First Baptist Church Reidsville - 409 South Main St., Reidsville - Appt:www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Reidsville Community - 11:30am-4pm -09/07/2016 - Rockingham County Gov’t Center - 371 Hwy 65, Wentworth - Appt:www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Rockingham Government - 11am-3:30pm -09/07/2016 - Rockingham Community College - 484 County Home Road, Wentworth - Appt:www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code:RCC-9am-1:30pm -09/09/2016 - American Red Cross - 3692 NC Hwy 14,Reidsville - Appt:www.redcrossblood.org - Sponsor Code: Reidsville 10am-2:30pm -09/20/2016 - Duke Energy-Dan River Plant - 864 South Edgewood Road, Eden - Sponsor Code: Duke - 9am-1:30pm -09/23/2016 - Salem United Methodist Church - 2020 Wentworth St., Reidsville - Sponsor Code: Salem UMC - 2:30pm-7pm -09/29/2016 - Grace Baptist Church - 3097 US Hwy 311, Madison - Sponsor Code: Grace Baptist Church - 3-7:30pm The above schedule is subject to change. Appointments are
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Theatre Guild of RC future Shows. The Lion King Jr. September 22, 23, 24 at 7:30 p.m. September 24 at 10 a.m. September 25 at 2:30 p.m. At Rockingham Co. High . We the People the Musical - November 4, 5, 11, 12 at 7:30 p.m. November 6 & 13 at 2:30 p.m. At Rockingham Community College Auditorium. Southern Hospitality February 3, 4, 10, 11, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. February 5 & 12, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. At Rockingham Community College Auditorium. The Wizard of Oz - June 9, 10, 16, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. June 10, 2017 at 10 a.m. June 11 & 17 at 2:30 p.m. At Rockingham County High School.
Theatre for Youth by Youth (TYY) The Theatre for Youth by Youth project is a pilot program by the Theatre Guild of Rockingham County. Our continuing mission is to bring quality live theatre to Rockingham County and educate the youth of our area. This program will be a hands on project where the youth will take leadership roles and create their own show, Silver’s Secret. Youth will serve in all leadership roles such as Director, Technical Director, and Stage Manager. They will be in mentored by adults who have worked in those roles previously. Actors cast in the show will also receive mentoring by a seasoned actor. The show will be performed at and in cooperation with the Rockingham County Agricultural Center. This show will allow youth to experience more of the decision making, creative processes, and responsibility involved in creating live theatre. Show Dates: Friday, March 17, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. At the Rockingham County Agricultural Center.
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Eden Drug and Local Companies Fill School Backpacks Once again this year, Eden Drug provided 1200 free backpacks for children attending the four Eden area elementary schools—Leaksville-Spray, Douglass, Draper and Central. Starting August 18th, children from these schools picked up a free backpack and basic school supplies from Eden Drug at its 103 W. Stadium Drive. The program is geared for students in grades K-5. The backpacks were of two bright colors to accommodate families with more than one student. Each had a zipper pull with a tag for students initials. The Eden Chamber of Commerce collected school supplies to fill the backpacks. Eden Drug owners, Pete and Debbie Crouch, are pleased at how successful the program has been the last 8 years and are happy to repeat it again in 2016. “This is a way that Eden Drug can help our community by partnering with other individuals and businesses to offer basic school supplies to local elementary students. It was remarkable to see the sincere appreciation people expressed last year.” “We invite businesses, civic groups and individuals to help fill the backpacks for our elementary school students. Together we can make a difference by providing the essential items our students need to be successful in school,” stated Randy Hunt, President of the Eden Chamber of Commerce. Eden Drug offered a great big thanks to the sponsors who made donations to help fill the bookbags for 2016: Amelia Dallas, David Price Auto, Davis Appraisal Service, Dicken’s Family Downtown Deli, Dr. David & Jeanette Tapper, Eden Drug, Eden Lawn Mower/ Smith Landing Gifts & More, Eden Veterinarian Hospitals and Wellness Care, First Church of the Brethren, Gene & Janice Haygood, Gildan, King’s Inn Peziza, Larry Benson, Lucille Johnson, Northstar Realty, Pizza Hut, Roger Ward Insurance, Travel Consultants, Wal-Mart, Willa Abbot, Rex & Judy Rouse, Accountants. Eden Drug is open Monday-Friday 8:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 8am-6pm and 1:00pm6:00pm on Sunday.
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School is in session, and just like clockwork your 8-year-old starts sneezing, sniffling, and snorting—not to mention clearing her throat and blowing her nose like there’s no tomorrow. Poor thing! What’s going on? Chances are it’s allergies—the immune system’s abnormal reaction to a substance that would normally be quite harmless. Up to 40 percent of children in the U.S. have nasal allergies. How can you know for sure whether allergies are the culprit? One way is to have your child see the pediatrician, who may find clues in places like nasal mucous membranes. But the only way to identify specific triggers is to do allergy testing. Outdoor allergens. Also known as hay fever, seasonal allergies often bring images of springtime sufferers, so common when many plants begin to bloom. In the fall, however, outdoor allergens such as ragweed and tumbleweed may also release tiny pollen and wreak major havoc—especially in the morning. Indoor allergens. But that’s not all. In the fall, your child begins spending more time inside at school and home. That’s why many indoor allergens may then also rear their ugly heads. Here’s just a sample: • Dust mites, a microscopic insect that lives in bedding, sofas, and carpets • Mold • Animal allergens such as fur, skin, feathers, or saliva • Clothing and toys made or stuffed with animal hair • Latex in rubber gloves, toys, or balloons, as well as in the elastic found in clothing Avoiding triggers. You don’t have a lot of control over indoor allergens at school. But there certainly are some things you can do to protect your child. Here’s a small sample of steps you can take: • Use air conditioners and keep windows closed in your car and at home to reduce exposure to pollen. • Have your child avoid playing in piles of dead leaves if mold allergies are a problem. • Take steps to reduce mold growth in the home. For example, fix leaky plumbing, remove bathroom carpets, and control indoor humidity. • Vacuum upholstered furniture and wash linens weekly and other bedding every 1 to 2 weeks in hot water. • Limit stuffed animals in the bedroom. Yes, I know…. That might be a tough sell. • Replace pillows every 2 to 3 years. • Encase pillows, mattresses, and comforters in special covers that keep dust mites out. Avoiding triggers is the best way to prevent the symptoms of allergies. But keep in mind that it can take three to six months to see an improvement in symptoms once indoor triggers are removed. Talk time. Sometimes avoiding triggers is not enough to control symptoms. Before you stock up on loads of over-the-counter drugs, however, swing by and have a talk with me. I can point you to products in our store and guide you on their use. Also, make sure to have a conversation with your child’s pediatrician. Sometimes allergy testing or prescription medications are needed to bring real relief. 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. Free Monthly Supply of Vitamins for Kids • Free Monthly Supply of Low-Dose Aspirin
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13th Annual Eden RiverFest At the 2016 Eden RiverFest there will be two stages of music, more than 100 artisans and crafters, delicious festival foods and treats but that is just the beginning. Special characters Peppa Pig, Star Wars Stormtroopers, Batman and others will walk around to greet you. Take a ride on the mechanical bull, enjoy trick roping and an authentic stagecoach, enter the gravity ball and play knockerball. There will be a King BMX Stunt Show, the North Star Bloodhounds, Carolina Raptors Center, monster trucks and many arts and amusements for kids. This year features a kayak
race on the Dan River called the Dan Days of Summer and the Dan River Basin Association exhibit and educational activities. The event starts at 5:00pm on Friday, September 16th until 10:00pm and runs from 10:00am10:00pm on Sat., Sept. 17th on Washington S.. A beer garden will be hosted by the Eden Rotary Club and other special features for your enjoyment. The movie Finding Nemo will play on Friday night for kids while their parents listen to music. For more information, visit the explore Eden Facebook Page or the exploreedennc.com
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Eden Student Receives LGFCU Scholarship Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU) proudly congratulates Candice Marie Corcoran, who is the recipient of an LGFCU Scholarship Award. Corcoran, will use the scholarship to study at University of NC - Greensboro and is one of 120 deserving high school seniors and post-secondary students that will have extra money to apply toward their education at the university, community or technical college of their choice. “This is the 18th consecutive year we have offered this scholarship,” said LGFCU President Maurice Smith. “It’s a real pleasure to reward these fine adults for not only getting top-notch grades, but also for finding the drive to take active roles in their communities. We applaud them and wish them luck in their studies and beyond.” The LGFCU Scholarship Award recognizes a student’s high achievement in extracurricular activities, as well as academic excellence by their having maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; financial need is also a consideration. For more information or to apply, call 919.755.0534 or visit www.lgfcu.org. Local Government Federal Credit Union serves North Carolina’s local government employees, elected/appointed officials, volunteers and their families. The $1.7 billion federally chartered credit union is a cooperative of more than 282,000 members assoc.d with various facets of local government in North Carolina’s 100 counties and 546 cities, towns and villages.
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Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU) congratulates Justin Thacker a Rockingham County employee who was recently announced to be the recipient of a UNC School of Government (SOG) Scholarship award, in the latest round of LGFCU winners for 2016. Thacker will use the money to attend the course Effective Supervisory Management at the SOG at UNC-Chapel Hill. “The credit union is proud to partner with the School of Government to offer these scholarships to North Carolina’s local government employees,” said LGFCU President Maurice Smith. “As a result, these LGFCU members are able to strengthen their skills and enhance their job performance, thereby better serving their communities.” The SOG is the largest university-based local government training, advisory and research organization in the United States, offering classes, seminars, schools and specialized conferences for more than 12,000 public officials each year. For more information on LGFCU scholarships or to apply visit www.lgfcu.org. Local Government Federal Credit Union serves North Carolina’s local government employees, elected/ appointed officials, volunteers and their families. The $1.8 billion federally chartered credit union is a cooperative of more than 282,000 members associated with various facets of local government in North Carolina’s 100 counties and 546 cities, towns and villages
Former Mobile Recycling program ends Effective Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, Rockingham County discontinued its mobile recycling program. We encourage citizens to continue to recycle in the County by either signing up for solid waste services from Waste Management (336-573-1618) or bringing their recyclables to the Rockingham County Public Landfill (281 Shuff Rd., Madison, NC, 27025) during normal business hours. We appreciate the efforts Rockingham County citizens to keep our County beautiful and to recycle.
Commissioners honor life, memory and service of Gentry Many family and friends of the late Howell Oscar Gentry, Jr. attended the Aug. 15th Rockingham County Commissioners meeting where he was honored. County Commissioners adopted resolution honoring Gentry's life, memory and dedicated community service. He served his native Rockingham County; shared his
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IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LEAKSVILLE & HISTORIC LEAKSVILLE LANDING ALONG THE DAN RIVER more than 100 ARTISANS AND CRAFTERS Look for PEPPA PIG, STAR WARS STORMTROOPERS plus BATMAN & other favorite characters take a ride on our MECHANICAL BULL interactive ARTS & AMUSEMENTS for children
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Simple Steps Can Reduce Fall Risk for Older Adults Powers At ADTS, many of our programs provide services that support older adults to remain healthy and self-sufficient as they live longer and more independent lives in the community. The aging process, however, can present challenges to that independence and at some point, getting around may begin to get more difficult. According to the U.S
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an older adult is seen for a fall-related injury every 11 seconds in emergency departments across our country. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in older Americans, with one in every three older adults suffering a fall annually. For older adults, falls often result in life-altering injuries. However falls, while common, are not a “normal” part of aging and there are strategies that reduce your risks. More than half of all falls happen at home but a quick inspection and a few simple changes can have a significant impact on reducing your risk. First, keep walkways and high traffic areas clear of throw rugs, runners, electrical cords, furniture or any items that could become a fall hazard. Inspect carpet and flooring and replace frayed carpet or damaged areas that may cause increased threats. Handrails and grab bars provide
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added security and can significantly improve safety in highrisk areas. Ensure stairway handrails, both inside and out, are secure and in good shape and consider mounting grab bars in bathrooms near the toilet and shower. Lighting also plays an important role in fall prevention. Older adults typically require more light than younger persons due to normal changes in vision that accompany the aging process. Make sure areas are well lit especially high-risk locations such as the path between the bedroom and the bathroom. Assistive devices such as nonslip shoes and shower mats as well as items such as canes and tub benches can be found at local pharmacies and retail locations and these products, may offer added security within the home. Medication affects people in many different ways, and some medications may lead to side effects that increase the likelihood of falls. Be cautious when starting any new medication and discuss potential side-effects with your health care provider. Additionally, people with vision problems are more than twice as likely to fall as those without these issues. Have your eyes checked routinely and update your eyeglasses as needed. Some people believe that the best way to prevent a fall is to limit their activity. This is not true and actually may increase your risks of falls as well as contribute to other concerns such as isolation and depression. Physical activity improves strength and range of motion, two factors that have significant influence in terms of fall prevention. Healthy aging classes, as well as balance and strength programs, are commonly offered at Senior Center locations. Additional programs such as “A Matter of Balance” emphasize practical strategies to reduce risks of falls for older adults. This program, offered in two-hour sessions over eight weeks, addresses participants fears around falling, setting goals for increased activity, reducing risk factors and increasing strength and balance. A Matter of Balance is one of many programs offered through the ADTS Center for Active Retirement. With state recognition as a center of excellence, the Center for Active Retirement served 164 individuals last year through its various activities and trainings designed to arm older adults with the information they need to remain active and healthy. By offering earlier interventions, we give individuals the information and support to better manage and avoid risks commonly associated with aging. The Center also promotes social and civic engagement and offers a variety of classes and activities to build new skills and enhance the quality of life for active older adults. If you’d like more information about “Matter of Balance” or activities at the Center for Active Retirement, please contact Ruth Mitchell at 336-637-8428, or visit our website at www.adtsrc.org.
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Commissioners thank Gentry family members. time; and invested in community activities. According to the resolution, Gentry, "set an example of public service in the interest of the people of Rockingham County in numerous capacities while farming, working as the Superintendent of the Upper Piedmont Research Station at Chinqua-Penn Plantation and as co-owner of Gentry-Mitchell Realty." The resolution explained that Gentry "was a member of and held office in the North Carolina Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, the North Carolina Association of Realtors and the Reidsville Board of Realtors. He also was a member and served in many civic organizations, including the Reidsville Civitan Club and Reidsville United Way, as well as being an active member of Kallam Grove Christian Church." In addition, he "served the citizens of Rockingham County as a Commissioner from 1984 to 1988, serving as Chairman in 1985 and as Vice-Chairman in 1986, 1987 and 1988. The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners resolved "that the memory of Howell Oscar Gentry, Jr. is hereby honored for his years of leadership and public service to the citizens of Rockingham County."
Rockingham County Schools Names Nicky Edwards Teacher of the Year Rockingham County Schools is pleased to announce Nicky Edwards, Career and Technology Education/ Health Science Academy teacher at Morehead High School, has been selected as the Rockingham County Schools’ 2016-17 Teacher of the Year. Ms. Edwards has been in her current position since August 2011. Additionally, Ms. Edwards is currently a Charge Nurse and Preceptor at Morehead Memorial Hospital. Ms. Edwards holds an RN diploma from Danville Regional Medical Center School of Nursing, a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science in Nursing from Winston-Salem State University and completed her Teaching Certificate Course Work from Lenoir Community College. In Edwards’ teacher of the year portfolio she states, “One of my greatest contributions and accomplishments in education are the positive relationships I have with my students. I’m blessed to have the majority of them for more than one year, many for four years. I feel that establishing these relationships early on will contribute to their success in my classroom. I think many of them see me as their ‘School Mom.’ I go to watch them during their extracurricular activities both in and out of school. I love to see them in the stands and scream, “Hey Mrs. Edwards!” I could never devote enough time for them to show how exceptional they are in their unique way. They deserve the very best and as long as I’m teaching, I’ll strive to make a difference, an impact, an investment towards student selfactualization as each is born for greatness.” School-Based Teachers of the Year are chosen by their peers and colleagues because of their high level of commitment to the teaching profession and their outstanding accomplishments in the classroom. District Teachers of the Year are chosen from five finalists from the School-Based Teachers of the Year and are selected by a district committee. Ms. Edwards will now represent our school district as the Rockingham County Schools’ Teacher of the Year. Ms. Edwards is eligible to compete in the Piedmont-Triad/Central Region North Carolina Teacher of the Year competition, which will begin this October. For more information about the North Carolina Teacher of the Year program, please visit www.ncpublicschools.org/recruitment/recognition/toy/.
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County 4-H delegation wins awards at State Electric Congress A delegation of 4-H’ers from Rockingham County was named the top county group at the 4-H State Electric Congress July 12-14 at UNC Asheville. The delegation that went to Electric Congress is Franco Neal, Emily Holmes, Alice Holmes and 4-H volunteer Fred Neal. The county award goes to the county that submits the top Group Cumulative Electric Book. Franco Neal 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. Several hundred 4H’ers, adult leaders and Cooperative Extension agents from multiple counties attended the threeday event. 4-H’ers win the expensespaid trip to 4-H Electric Congress based on their 4H elec-
tric 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 239,000 young people between the ages of 5 and 19 participate in North Carolina 4H activities each year with the help of 21,000 adult and youth volunteers. For more information about 4-H in Rockingham County contact Morgan Maness, 4-H Agent at 336-342-8230 or via email at mcmaness@ncsu.edu. Rockingham County 4-H is a proud United Way Agency.
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ELIMINATED TAX DEDUCTIONS • Lost Back-to-school sales tax holiday • Earned Income Tax Credit • Medical expenses deduction • Small business deduction • Student tuition deduction • Mortage forgiveness deduction • Child care tax credits • Tax credits for farm machinery NEW OR INCREASED FEES • College meal plans • Inspection fee for ice cream shop owners • Newborn screening program • Criminal court cost • Driver’s license restoration fee • Learner’s permit fee • Initial driver’s license application • Duplicate license fee • Driver improvement clinics • Obtaining copies of license • Private passenger vehicles and motorcycles • House trailers • Plug-in electric vehicles • Late vehicle registration • Tow Truck services • Semi’s and trailers • Motor carriers
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Reidsville & Wentworth Stars shine on Cone Health Care Quality The latest government ratings on health care puts most of Cone Health in the top 2.2 percent of hospitals when it comes to quality. The ratings come from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The stars are used to give consumers easy to understand guidance about the quality of hospital care. Annie Penn Hospital, The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Wesley Long Hospital and Women’s have been awarded five-star ratings. Alamance Regional Medical Center earned three stars. “We believe in a team approach to high-quality health care,” says Cone Health Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Bruce Swords, MD. “From your family doctor, through your hospital stay and all of the care once you go home, we work hard to make sure everyone is on the same page. When that care is based on the latest evidence-based medicine, great things happen. We are grateful to our physician partners and staff, including those in Triad HealthCare Network. Without their leadership and clinical expertise this recognition would not be possible.” CMS looked at the performance of nearly 4,600 hospitals in seven areas: • Mortality • Safety • Readmission rates • Patient experience • Effectiveness of care • Efficient use of medical imaging • Timeliness of care The star results are available at: https://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/search.html
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By Tilda Balsley, MARC President
Reidsville Grocery Company's sprawling Warehouse on Freeway Drive doesn't look like a slice of history, but as the oldest Wholesale grocery distributor in North Carolina, it has a story to tell. For more than a century the Balsley family has run the business. Peyton Balsley follows his grandfather, father, and brother, serving as the current president. Siblings, wives and cousins have worked there as well. Across town, the East Market Street building which served the business for the first 100 years or so, still bears the name painted boldly across the front. Its proximity to the train tracks was a must in those days for receiving the cases ordered from as far away as New York. Horse-drawn buggies pulled up to the wide warehouse doors for loading. Inside the old building, now owned by another company, the hardwood floors and heavy wooden beams are reminders of another time. Steep stairs lead to the third floor and to the basement where the cool air made storage of hoop cheese and fatback ideal. The remnant of a hand-operated elevator that brought goods up to the main floor is still there. Cases on the third floor were sent down on a conveyor belt. Riding down the belt was a treat that several gen-
erations of Balsley children enjoyed on visits there. The customer service remains a priority, the company has continued to evolve. The move to Freeway Drive allowed for expanded operations. But the biggest indicator of passing time is their inventory. They no longer have stove pipe, roofing supplies or kegs of salt fish. Today, the wholesale company sells a large variety of convenience foods and tries to stay ahead of market trends. " when we first stocked bottled water in the 1980's, I wondered who would buy something they could get for free," said Skip Balsley, previous president. The company now sells about 2,000 cases of bottled water a week. In the lobby of Reidsville grocery, pictures remind customers and employees of the old days. A glass case displays a sampling of obsolete grocery items like Miss Curtis Snowflake Marshmallow Creme, Aeromist Glass Cleaner, Gold Dust Scouring Cleaner, and Beeman's B-G-O Ointment. Scrapbook pages show candy invoices from 1935 when $0.64 could buy a box of two dozen Peter Paul Mounds. This little showcase reflects changes, not just in this family's grocery business, but also in everyday America.
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relax! Monday Sept. 12, 2016, 6:00 PM, Free • Health Care Navigator Available Wednesdays, 9 am to 1 pm Need Help Figuring Out The Health Care Marketplace? A trained Health Care Navigator will be available to help look for health coverage options through the Health Care Marketplace. This navigator can help complete eligibility and enrollment forms, and the navigator does not work for any insurance company. Free • Computer Classes .... Each Thursday at 4:00 PM. Please call 336-349-8476 to register for appropriate class level. Free • Voter Registration Drive September 13th from 1 to 3 pm Come Register To Vote! Voter registration drive with The Rockingham County Board of Elections. Free • Disabled Veterans Outreach Specialist. Thursdays, 2:30 to 5:00 pm. Come Learn about Services for Veterans. No Appointment Needed. Free
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Rock your health Wellness Fair Rocking our way to a healthier community. The diabetes task force of Rockingham County presents the second annual Rock your Health Wellness Fair. Saturday, November 5th, 2016 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Robert C. Keys gymnasium, Rockingham Community College campus, 558 County Home Road, Reidsville. Join us for local Health vendors and resources, glucose and blood pressure screenings, exercise sessions, cooking demonstrations, tennis lessons for kids, door prizes and so much more. Also this year join us for our first annual diabetes Wellness walk free registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Our featured keynote speaker will be Dr. Marcus Duda, orthopedic surgeon specializing in Diabetic Care. For more information, contact Katrina White at 336-342-8150 or Patricia Settle at 336-951-4537.
Upcoming Rocktoberfest Oyster Roast set for Free Clinic The community is cordially invited to attend the Rocktoberfest Oyster Roast and Shrimp Boil from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, with all proceeds benefitting the Free Clinic of Rockingham County, Inc. Rocktoberfest will be held at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center, located at 804 Cedar Lane in Reidsville. The Free Clinic provides essential medical, dental and prescription care to low-income citizens of the county who are without any form of health insurance. The clinic will receive 100 percent of the gala benefits. Ticket availability for this year’s event is limited and tickets are on sale at $50 each, with a $5 discount before Oct. 15. They may be purchased by calling 336-349-3220 or by visiting the clinic website at www.freeclinicrc.org/oyster. In keeping with the event’s seafood theme, sponsorships are available at four levels: Rockefeller level ($1,000) receiving 16 complimentary tickets. With a $500 contribution, Pearl sponsors receive eight tickets; Oyster sponsors at $250 receive four tickets and Shrimp sponsors ($125) will receive two tickets. There are also table sponsorships at $2,500 with 18 tickets, and a Presenting sponsorship at $3,500 with 20 tickets. Kim Rider, Executive Director of the Free Clinic, said, “We are so excited to be hosting our second Oyster Roast and Shrimp Boil! Last year was a big success, and this is going to be a great opportunity for our county to come together and have a good time for a great cause! Guests will be able to enjoy all you care to eat North Carolina oysters and shrimp while enjoying the musical talents of local artists. Best of all, the money raised will directly benefit the uninsured, low income residents of Rockingham County. “In 2015 alone, the Free Clinic of Rockingham County provided over $980,000 worth of medical, dental and pharmacy goods and services to our patients, on a budget of $250,000. This investment in our community allowed many patients to control their sometimes life threatening illnesses. Since the Free Clinic is totally dependent upon private donations from the community to provide these services, events like Rocktoberfest are critical.” The Free Clinic continues to offer a unique medical home and exceptional patient services to hundreds of chronically ill Rockingham County residents who are low income and uninsured. It has the distinction of being one of only 16 North Carolina free clinics that have achieved the highest level of accreditation. The clinic has provided 15 years of quality, comprehensive health care. It significantly relieves the burden placed upon local emergency rooms. Joan Weisenbeck, Free Clinic board co-president and fundraising chair, said “I want to extend an invitation to all the caring residents of Rockingham County and beyond. Volunteering for this wonderful organization has brought me so much fulfillment. Making a difference in our community, serving those who life has dealt a tough hand and celebrating moving forward together is our goal. Please join us on October 29.” About the Free Clinic of Rockingham County, Inc. In May 1998, the Free Clinic of Reidsville &Vicinity, Inc. opened its doors to a six-mile service radius in Reidsville to target those individuals without any form of healthcare coverage. As a result of the uninsured healthcare crisis in Rockingham County,
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Rockingham County a great place to live. As one of the nation’s premier financial institutions, we are thrilled to have them join our campaign and we greatly appreciate their support.” Cathy Powers, ADTS Executive Director added, “We are grateful to BB&T for this generous gift. Having worked with them as a corporate partner, I know from personal experience how important the citizens of Rockingham County are to the bank, their local staff and leadership. We are fortunate to have them.”
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In July Rockingham Community College students received Microsoft Digital Literacy Certification in a ceremony held at the former Mayodan Library. AT&T, The Rockingham County Education Foundation and RCC partnered to begin offering the Microsoft Digital Literacy Certification earlier this year. Graduates recognized were: Patricia Cardwell, Tanya Hampton, Terri Hughes, Patsy Mosley, Donna Searcy, Paris Sides, Anna Tuttle, Tamara Webster, Samuel Womack. Underwritten by a $5,000 contribution from AT&T, the program provides training in basic digital literacy skills for residents of Rockingham County. The curriculum is based on a four-week program of study where students earn a Microsoft Digital Literacy Certification while simultaneously learning and accessing computer technology for job seeking skills. “Digital literacy is the key to preparing citizens of Rockingham County for success in the workplace. I believe that RCC's Digital Literacy Program provides tools for improving our workforce,” said Craig Travis, Chairman of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. In addition to receiving a certificate of completion, each graduate receives a low-cost, refurbished, Wi-Fi enabled laptop computer. “At At&T, we believe strongly in the importance of education as essential to a person’s future success, as well as the future of a community,” said Kathleen Evans, AT&T Regional Director for External Affairs. “We are all citizens of a digital world and this program helps to prepare students for success in a way they may not have thought possible. That’s an exciting prospect and AT&T appreciates the opportunity to be a part of
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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CLASS OF 2016 Front row : Ethelyn Bailey, Victoria Roberts, Le Chi Pham, Krystal Martin. Back row : Heather Orr, Nichole Seamans, Krystal Miller, Olivia Siler, Jenna Middleton, Courtney Joyner, Lindsay Evans
RCC Pins Surgical Technology Graduates During a July 21st evening ceremony, 11 Rockingham Community College surgical technology students received
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RCC Caps and Pins Practical Nursing Graduates During a July 26th evening ceremony, 11 Rockingham Community College practical nursing students received their caps and pins. Each year during the cere-
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Canine Carnival Hosted by: Bark For Life of Rockingham County We return for our 3rd Annual Bark For Life, and this year we are going to hold a Canine Carnival. We will have games, contests, prizes, vendors, demonstrations, and lots of fun. We will also take a moment to remember and recognize our four-legged caregivers and cancer survivors. We will have a Blessing of the Dogs for the dogs that are in
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the Clinic’s Board of Directors expanded the service radius in October 2005 to incorporate the entire county and changed its name accordingly to recognize its new service population. The Free Clinic of Rockingham County, Inc. is designed to reduce the burden placed upon hospital emergency rooms by closing the access gap in the local healthcare delivery system. By providing primary and preventative medical and dental care to this vulnerable population, Free Clinic patients experience improved health status and are able to be productive members of the workforce and provide for their families which produces a ripple effect of economic benefit across the county. To become a patient at the Free Clinic a person must have no health insurance, have income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level and live in Rockingham County.
Leading Conservative Women to Speak in Raleigh Hendon, VA- On September 30 and October 1, the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute (CBLPI) will host its “North Carolina Women’s Summit” in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Summit will feature leading conservative women including former US Treasurer Bay Buchanan, former Army helicopter pilot and combat veteran Amber Smith, author and political commentator Kate Obenshain, Media Relations Director at District Media Group Rachel Semmel, Director of the National Journalism Center Elizabeth Donatelli, Director of Social Engagement at OPUSfidelis Aubrey Blakenship, and more. The Summit will also include a special North Carolina Women Leaders panel including Vice President for Outreach at John Locke Foundation Becki Gray. The two-day Summit aims to train local North Carolina high school and college women to become the next generation of conservative leaders. At the Summit, students will learn how they can advance their leadership skills, advocate for conservative values on their campuses, and become more effective communicators. “Conservative values are under assault this fall. We need to prepare young conservative women to fight effectively for our ideas. The Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute’s regional summits are truly unique because we are bringing the conservative movement directly to young women, a demographic vital to America’s progress. The North Carolina Women’s Summit will bring together students from campuses across North Carolina for a weekend of networking with peers, deepening their knowledge on critical policy issues, and hearing from top women leaders in the nation,” said CBLPI President Michelle Easton. The Summit is hosted at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport and will kick off with a 6pm welcome reception on Friday, September 30. The Saturday portion includes a full-day agenda featuring news media and social media training, policy discussions, campus activism training, and lunch and dinner banquets. College and high school women are welcome to attend but must apply at https://www.regonline.com/2016NCSummit. A limited number of travel scholarships are available for out-of-town students. The event is sponsored by the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute, an organization found in 1993 whose mission is to prepare conservative women for effective leadership and to promote leading conservative women. Through its student programs, it engages, informs, and connects conservative women across the country. By providing them with the resources, role models, and encouragement they need, the Institute helps women students prepare for future success in their workplaces, schools, families, and communities. You can learn more about the Institute at: http://cblpi.org/. For more information please call Laurel Conrad at (888) 8914288 or Camille Hart at (817) 691-9672
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The old expression “Use it or lose it” pretty much applies to your whole body. But how you use it matters too. Try these easy, proven ways to stay healthy and strong from top to toe. Brain: Reach out and connect. There’s nothing wrong with doing a crossword puzzle a day. But Johns Hopkins neurologist Barry Gordon, M.D. encourages group activities as well. “What’s more important is to do things that really engage you, especially
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has been very deadly because it usually goes undetected until it is advanced or has spread throughout the body,” states Dan Entrikin, MD, radiologist with Greensboro Imaging, which is involved in the screening program. “Low-dose CT scans have been proven to catch lung cancers early, before they've had a chance to spread, when there are effective treatments that can potentially cure the disease. Patients also avoid the higher radiation exposure of regular CT scans. These low-dose scans are now recommended for select long-term smokers and former long-term smokers." The lung cancer screening program at Cone Health has been named a Screening Center of Excellence by the Lung Cancer Alliance for its ongoing commitment to responsible lung cancer screening. “Low dose CT screening is the only proven, research supported, method of detecting lung cancer at an early and treatable stage,” says Cone Health Lung Cancer Screening Program Navigator Sarah Groce, NP. “Cone Health not only recommends lung cancer screenings for those who meet the criteria, but by becoming a Designated Screening Center of Excellence,
Make It Fit Moore Alterations It’s hard to believe that one year ago I took a leap of faith and opened the doors to “Make It Fit Moore Alterations”. This past year has been a great experience and I wanted to take a moment to Thank those that have supported me. My husband and children were my biggest supporters, but the people in Eden and surrounding area’s have kept me in business. Thank you all for you support of Make It Fit Moore Alterations. Owner: Linda Moore
Greensboro named great place to retire Released in a recent issue of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine was a list of the 10 greatest place to retire. The criteria included places that had good health in mind for retirees. Basicly havens for healthy living, with pleny of activites for the on the go lifestyle of recent retirees. Also included in the criteria was access to quality health care, walkability of neighborhoods and much more. Among the top ten was one that was quite a surprise. With a list including such big names as Naples, Florida, Billings,
Montana, Seattle, Washington, Austin, Texas, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was our very own Greensboro, North Carolina. The geological location between beautiful mountains and the Atlantic Ocean of course didn’t hurt the decision, but with countless fitness and recreational venues, great hospitals and doctors, and parks galour, it really shouldn’t have been a surprise! With Rockingham County right next door, and a slower pace of life, it makes our own county a wonderful option of lifestyle right next door to all the activity.
we show that we meet the highest national standards in providing this service in our community” Designated Screening Centers of Excellence must: • Provide clear information based on the latest science as to who is a candidate for lung cancer screening. Meet comprehensive standards developed by multiple professional bodies to ensure high quality, responsible screening to patients. • Use teams of physicians, surgeons and nurse navigators to guide and track patients through screening, diagnosis, and treatment in a timely and efficient manner. As for Hresko-Schaefer, the Graham resident is a firm believer in lung cancer screening. “Stop smoking and have the low-dose CT scan done. It can save your life.” Cone Health offers lung cancer screenings at locations in Alamance, Forsyth, Guilford and Rockingham Counties. People wanting more information can call 336-547-1878 or go to conehealth.com/lungscreening, where a lung cancer screening video is available.
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2016 Voting Guide General Election Dates: September 9 (Friday) Absentee voting by mail begins. October 14 (Friday) Regular voter registration deadline. Voter registration forms must be postmarked or delivered to your county elections office by 5 p.m. Same-day registration is also available in your county during the one-stop early voting period, beginning October 20 and ending November 5. October 20 (Thursday) Beginning of one-stop early voting period. Voters may participate at any one-stop early voting location in their county of residence. For locations, check with your county elections office (see pages 22-26) or ncsbe.gov. November 1 (Tuesday) Regular deadline to request a mail-in absentee ballot. Requests must be received by your county elections office by this date. County offices are listed on page 22-26. A pull-away Absentee Ballot Request Form is included at the center of this guide. November 5 (Saturday) One-stop early voting and sameday registration ends. November 8th - Polls Open 6:30am - 7:30pm
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socially,” he says. Adults who spent two years in Experience Corps, a program that brings retirees into schools to work with kids, not only brought their brain shrinkage to a halt, but even saw some growth in volume, according to a 2015 study. Teeth: Drink Water. Even sugar-free drinks -including sports drinks and soft drinks such as diet soda or flavored mineral water - can damage tooth enamel, found a recent Australian study tested 23 kinds. It’s acidity, not just sugar, that causes decay. Plain water is the best beverage for your teeth, researchers say. If you do sip soda, don’t brush right after, which is bad for softened enamel. Instead, rinse with plain water, then brush an hour later or chew sugarless gum to help neutralize the acid. Neck and Spine: Look Up! Staring down at phones, tablets and laptops can cause “text neck” - added stress load on the neck and spine that can lead to back pain and herniated discs, a condition where the soft inner part of the disc bulges out and can irritate surrounding spinal nerves. Take breaks at least hourly to do some range-of-motion stretching and change your position, says Wands Filer, M.D., President of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Try to elevate the screen to eye level so you’re not constantly looking down. Arteries: Eat More Plants. You arteries run from your brain to your pinky toes and affect, well, everything. Artery-damaging high blood pressure “is the No. 1 risk factor for death on our planet.,” says Michael Greger, M.D., author of How Not To Die. Even a “good” score, say 120/80, can be improved by eating a low-salt, plant-based diet without processed food or much meant and dairy, he says. In fact, both high blood pressure and high blood sugar risk factors for diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke - begin to drop within just a week of starting to eat this way. Bones: Swallow some Sunshine. If you’re older, overweight or obese, have darker skin or don’t get outside for 15 minutes a day - which is to say, most of us - you probably don’t get enough vitamin D, aka the “sunshine vitamin.” “It appears to be the only supplement that helps the average person live longer,” says Greger, who recommends taking 2,000 IU’s of vitamin D-3 a day with your largest meal to maximize absorption, based on a 2010 Cleveland Clinic study. Lungs: Get Snoring Checked and Treated. Snoring is a red flag for obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder that causes you to struggle to breathe (or stop altogether) during sleep. This can cause brain damage, high blood pressure, and memory loss. If you regularly wake up tired despite getting a full night’s sleep, or if your partner points out your snoring, see your doc. Rear: Get Off It. Even if you exercise, sitting too much undoes your good work. The most sedentary people are at the highest risk for cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and overall risk dying, according to a 2015 meta-analysis of 47 studies. Trade just two minutes of sitting time per hour with two minutes of light activity (even housework) and you cut your risk of dying by one-third, according to a 2015 study at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Ankles: Practice your ABCs. Every morning when you wake up, trace the alphabet while moving only your feet and ankles. This stretches muscles and helps you retain range of motion, says podiatrist Jane Anderson, DPM. When you’re out and about, consider treating yourself to a new pair of shoes. Not replacing shoes often enough is the No. 1 cause of crippling overuse injuries (like plantar faciitis or tendonitis). As they wear out, shoes can provide uneven support - or worse, none at all - leaving your muscles, tissues and bones more vulnerable to injury. Knees (and Other Joints): Make Like a Tree. Take up a lowimpact activity, like tai-chi or yoga to stay flexible and strong. (Bonus: you’ll lower health -zapping stress too, says Filer) Last year, the target clinical trial to look at yoga’s impact on the knee arthritis found that in eight weeks, pain and function improved by 20 percent. Start with gentle-level classes and find a teacher who can modify poses as needed. Skin: Look at One Another. Watch for spots that show any of the ABCDE’s of skin cancer: asymmetry, border irregularity, varying colors, a diameter bigger than a pencil eraser or evolving in size, shape or color.
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One way to truly judge a community is by how dedicated its citizens are at giving back. Rockingham County is wellknown for its community first spirit. There are many diverse non-profit and faith-based organizations operating hand-in-hand to support the region. In this issue, we are highlighting three: One organization is focused on delivering a healthy active lifestyle to children; One organization focuses on making sure our elders are treated with the respect they’ve earned; And one organization is focused on empowering those with developmental challenges to live a productive and satisfying life. Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center provides a variety of camping opportunities for North Carolina youth, ages 6-17. These programs allow campers to grow by challenging themselves in an environment where they feel safe and accepted. Beginning with a cook-out on Sunday afternoon, and culminating with fond farewells and hugs on Friday morning, a week camp can be the highlight of a child’s summer. Packed with activities, new friends, and new opportunities, the week seems to go by way too fast. The Center maintains full 24-hour supervision, with at least a 1 to 8 staff to camper ratio. Staff attempt to bring life skills and personal growth into all interactions and activities, while following the methods endorsed by 4-H nationally “learning by doing!” Campers live in single-sex cabins and coed activity groups according to age and request (when possible). Activity groups stay together throughout the day, participating in various camp activities and sharing meal times. The cabins have a modern feel and are equipped with multiple indoor showers and restroom facilities. Each cabin houses up to 22 participants with at least two counselors available to provide steady and safe supervision. Campers bring their sleeping bags and bed linens, as well as clothing and toiletries. Betsy-Jeff
Penn provides all the specialized equipment needed to canoe climb, negotiate the ropes course, ride horseback, camp out, and explore the environment. Nutritious, balanced meals are served family-style, three times a day. Snacks and juice are served mid-mornings and evenings. The camp store is open in the afternoons for ice cream, soft drinks, snacks, and souvenirs. The summer camp staff is dedicated to carrying out the mission of Betsy-Jeff Penn. They are highly trained, energetic and enthusiastic about the programs and participants. As an operation of North Carolina State University, the Camp offers access to some of the best training on youth development techniques and programming available in the State. All program staff undergoes extensive background checks. For more information visit bjpenn4h.org or call 336-3499445. Meals On Wheels Since 1987, Meals on Wheels has served the homebound elderly in Rockingham County. The program provides in-home meals Monday through Friday to homebound seniors in city limits and ten frozen meals every two weeks to those living in rural areas. Each meal serves as one-third of the daily recommended nutritional value. Frieda, an 89-year-old widow who has lived in Rockingham County for more than 60 years, says, “I would struggle without it. I can’t stand up to cook anymore.” In October 2014, Frieda was selected to receive Meals on Wheels’ one-millionth meal. Frieda is a NASCAR fan, so it was only fitting Jeff Gordon delivered her meal. She says, “It made my whole year!” Meals on Wheels does much more than just provide a hot meal. Friendly visits by the program’s caring volunteers serve as wellness, safety, and security checks. “The safety and security check and friendly visit proves just as important in helping some of our most frail and elderly neighbors remain in their home,” says Ann Boyte, the program
director of Meals on Wheels. Rex, an 88-year-old recipient of the programs says, “All the volunteers are so nice, every one of them that comes to my door with the meal, takes the time to talk to me and ask me how i’m doing. That means a lot. Just the simple question - how are you doing today? You don’t know how much that means until you don’t have anyone to ask it. I’m thankful for the meals, and I’m thankful for the people. Don’t know what I’d do without it.” To qualify for the Meals on Wheels program, individuals must be 60 years of age or older, homebound, except for medical appointments, and have no one who is able to provide a noontime meal for the person. Volunteers are critical in helping to make sure the meals are delivered. Director of Community and Volunteer Relations, Kristin Perry says, “Meals on Wheels is built on the idea of neighbors helping neighbors. The volunteers (more than 525 of them across our community) are a huge part of what makes this program great. The care they bring to their roles is truly incredible, and we are thankful for the community’s continued support.” Last year, volunteers spent over 6,000 hours and drove more than 45,300 miles, delivering 29,500 meals. Volunteers also made sure another 15,800 frozen meals were distributed. Edith, a 90-year-old recipient, enjoys the socialization offered by the program. When volunteers visit, she’ll be waiting for you. If it’s chilly outside, Edith will invite you in to warm up. On hot day’s, she’ll insist you come in for a drink of water. To Edith, Meals for Wheels is “the best thing. I know I’m gonna have something to eat every day and the food is good. I can’t cook like I used to, but I really enjoy the people. I get to meet so many new people, and they’re all so nice. They come, with my meal, even if it’s raining, even in the snow sometimes. They are good people. I like to learn where they’re from, and I try to remember their names too. I’ve made some good friends.” Neighbors helping neighbors and friends helping friends, that’s
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The MAC is opening in September By Sue Hodges Orellana The Town of Mayodan is excited to announce the opening of its newest attraction, The Mayodan Art Center (The MAC!) The center is planning to open its doors to the public by September 10th. For months the Town of Mayodan, the Downtown
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Mayodan Merchant Association and the Rockingham County Arts Council has been working closely with volunteers, various artists from surrounding areas and local artists to “Create an artisan environment in and around Mayodan”. The MAC will be located at 100 E. Main Street, Mayodan which is the former “Apple Shop” across from Rasa’s Bakery. The Mayodan Art Center will feature an art gallery filled with spectacular artwork created by a variety of artists which will be available for purchase by the public. The center will also have a number of art classes available to Rockingham County residents as well as visitors and tourists (classes will have fees). The MAC center is relying on YOUR talents to make this a huge success, so if you are an artist of sorts or teach classes, the time is now to get on board. Volunteers and art lovers alike are encouraged to also come and help make this vision a flourishing reality. For more information check out Mayodan Arts Center on Facebook or for a scoop on the latest news see us on the town’s website at www.townofmayodan.com
Outstanding Volunteer Recognized for State Award The North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service has announced the winners of the 2016 Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service. The Medallion Award is presented annually to 20 exemplary volunteers from across the state who are nominated by their peers. Among the 2016 recipients was Henry Thornton, of Stoneville, who received the award at a ceremony and reception hosted by Governor Pat McCrory on Monday, July 25th at the Old House Chamber and Rotunda in the State Capitol. In addition to Governor McCrory, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, Susan Kluttz, assisted in presenting the Medallions to the award winners. The Governor’s Medallion Award was created by the Office of the Governor in 1979 and honors people who have shown concern and compassion for their neighbors by making a significant contribution in their community through volunteer service. Mr. Thornton was recognized for a lifetime of community service with the citizens of Rockingham County. In addition to his 43 years of dedicated service and leadership to Boy Scout Troop #566, he is also a longtime member of Stoneville Christian Church, a Stoneville City Councilman, and a retired Rockingham County governmental employee. One of the accomplishments he is proudest of, in addition to being a wonderful father and grandfather, is the fact that since 1973, he has worked with hundreds of young men through the Boy Scouts of America program and has witnessed 65 young men earn the rank of Eagle Scout under his guidance. Mr. Thornton was nominated for the award by his wife, Jane, and Rockingham County Tax Administrator, Mark McClintock. Both nominators accompanied Mr. Thornton to the award ceremony, along with Ken Gamble, Stoneville Town Manager, and Will Strader, Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Director and County Coordinator for the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award.
Donate your gently used books for Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale September 21 2pm - 8pm (preview for members) Sept. 22 - 9am - 6pm • Sept. 24 9am - 4pm Madison-Mayodan Library, 611 Burton St., Madison. Now accepting used books, books on CDs, DVDs, Music CDs, Games and Puzzles in original boxes at the Madison-Mayodan and Stonville Libraires. Proceeds benefit the Madison-Mayodan and Stoneville Libraries,
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Madison/Mayodan & Stoneville Town Transformed from Mayodan to “Hayodan” Yes, it’s happening again this year...but on a larger scale... The town of Mayodan will again become Hayodan for the month of October and November . The Downtown Mayodan Merchants Association and the Town of Mayodan are sponsoring the 3rd Annual Mayodan Hay Bale Sculpture Festival - October 1st - November 19th. This year they are expanding to include a 2-day “What the Hay” Street Festival October 7th & 8th and a “Running of the Bales” 5K run in early November.
The advisory Committe invties all Mayodan to use your creative design skills to transform hay bales into art of your choosing. This is fun and creative for businesses, associations, non- profits, and anyone who wants to show off their creativity to the community and visitors. There are no design rules except all sculptures and names must be appropriate for all-ages. Humor, expecially tounge-in cheek, is appreicated and encouraged.
Entry fee is $30 which includes one large round bale. Additional bales are available for purchase, and you can use square bales, too. Bales will be delivered to each site beginning the third week of September. Sculputres should be finished and ready for presentation by October 1st. Other guidelines may apply as to location and painting advice. Call Mayodan Town Hall at 336-427-0241 for guidelines and details. You may also visit their website and Facebook pages.
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On July 28th Blow Molded Solutions hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its building addition. The company is located at 225 Commerce Lane in Mayodan. Speakers included Mayor Jeff Bullins, County Commissioner Mark Richardson, County Manager Lance Metzler, and Scott McNeil, owner of Blow Molded Solutions. Blow Molded Solutions announced an expansion in June that includes a 20,000-square-foot addition to its current building, which will double its manufacturing facility and create room to add more blow molding equipment. The company also expects to create 44 new jobs and invest $2.4 million over the next five years. This homegrown plastics company opened in 2010 in Mayodan and currently provides large blow molded parts for the recreation, consumer, industrial, and large truck markets.
Bark For Life Continued From Page 16 attendance, and Rainbow Bridge to remember the dogs that we have lost. This event will be held on September 10th, 2016 from 11AM until 3PM at Stoneville Memorial Park, 100 Priddy Dr. Stoneville. The dog participant fee is $10. You can register by emailing Chrissy Griffin at chrissydgriffin@gmail.com or on our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/bflrockinghamnc/
The Dan River Boat Race was rescheduled due to excessive water level. The boat race will be held on Saturday, September 10th, 2016. There will be parking and shuttle available, on-site boat rentals available, t-shirts, and awards will be held Downtown Madison in the shopping district. Register at the Madison Mayodan Recreation Department or get a form online at www.danriverboatrace.org. Pre-registration is $25, onsite registration is $30. Pre registration deadline is September 9th, at 3 p.m. For more information contact the Madison Mayodan Recreation Department at 336-548-2789. www.m-mrec.org.
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DRBA First Saturday Outing from Jacob's Creek to Eagle Falls By T Butler Join the September 3 First Saturday Outing of the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) on a scenic and historic section of the Dan River in central Rockingham County, NC. Beginning at a private put-in at Jacob's Creek, the group will float 5.5 miles to a private takeout at Eagle Falls. DRBA thanks the landowners at both ends of the float for graciously granting permission to use their private property to access the river. Will Truslow, member of DRBA's Outings Task Force and an avid
kayaker, will coordinate the trip. Participants are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. at 571 Planters Road, Madison, NC (GPS 36.390606,-79.884024)to unload boats and gear and set the shuttle. Boat rentals and shuttle will be provided by Three Rivers Outfitters of Eden, 336-627-6215, www.3-R-O.com. The float, which is rated Class 1 in difficulty, begins at the mouth of Jacob's Creek, which enters the Dan River from the south. According to Truslow, "This section of the river is a great way to spend a hot Saturday with your family play-
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Boaters enjoy the Dan River in Rockingham County where the Dan River Basin Association's September 3 float will take place. The outing is free and open to the public. ing in the water and getting wet. There are very few rapids. The scenery is lovely and feels very remote." The bluff overlooking the Dan near the put-in is the site of the eighteenth century plantation of Governor Alexander Martin, who served six terms in the early days of the Republic. Rockingham County recently purchased nearly four acres of the property and plans to construct a park and public river access there. A low rock structure just upstream is Jacob's Creek Landing, where batteaux could berth for loading and unloading goods over a century ago. Rockingham County boasts over two dozen navigation structures built in the river bed to enable batteau traffic to travel the river throughout the nineteenth century. These long, narrow wooden boats, from forty to sixty feet long and eight feet wide, plied the Dan for a hundred years, carrying bulk cargo and commodities to and from local farms and towns. North Carolina historian Dr. Lindley Butler describes them as "the eighteen-wheelers of their day." Through the port of Norfolk, the
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batteaux connected the hinterland to world-wide commerce. The first navigation structure in this section is Henderson's Fish Trap Sluice just downstream of the put-in. The vee-shaped rock wall was built as a fish weir to collect fish returning to the ocean from their great spawning runs. Native Americans built dozens of these traps in shallow water, where a basket collected the fish at a narrow opening in the point of the vee. Engineers widened this opening to enable batteaux to slip through where the concentrated water deepened the channel. At Mulberry Island Shoal, about two miles into the trip, the dynamic forces of the river left their mark. The 42-acre Mulberry Island mentioned in an 1806 document was gone by the early 1900's. Despite such changes, people who used the river two hundred years ago would recognize it now, as lush tree cover along the banks, abundant wildlife, birds, and fish continue to characterize the Dan River in this area. Two miles further downstream is Settles Bridge, which carries traffic, including three of Rockingham County's bicycle routes, across the river in the middle of the county. Just past the bridge on river right is the Settles Bridge Access, reached by a set of steps to the top of the high bluff. Rock debris in the river came from supports for the 1870 covered bridge named for Thomas Settle, NC Supreme Court Justice and U.S. Minister to Peru. The bridge was torn down and its piers blown up by the state transportation department in 1951 when the modern bridge was built.At Dead Timber Ford just below the bridge, two sluices on river left enable passage through low ledges. According to DRBA's "Insider's Guide to the Dan River," which is available at www.danriver.org, paddlers entering the river at Settles Bridge "will see no roads, bridges or buildings for about ten miles." Although within an easy drive of a million people, the river gives a true feeling of wilderness. About a mile and a half further downstream is Eagle Falls, site of a mill and "rude lock" built in 1816 and operated for over sixty years. Once considered the head of navigation, Eagle Falls was the location of the ill-fated town of Jackson,
surveyed in 1818 but doomed by the United States' first economic depression, the Panic of 1819. A song promoting Jackson included the lines, "Boats go up to Eagle Falls, But can't go any higher." Later in the century private navigation companies and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers improved the river, bypassing Eagle Falls with a sluice to deepen the channel on the left side of the island. Today many boaters prefer paddling across the ledges to the right of the island, just upstream of the outing's take-out on private property. Although railroads put the batteau system out of business at the dawn of the twentieth century, the navigation structures still operate as intended. Even in times of severe drought, recreational boaters can float the Dan in Rockingham County, following the channels created by these stone and log-crib structures. More information about the batteau navigation system, as well as the full-size batteau replica Dan River, can be found at the Museum and Archives of Rockingham County (MARC), located in the historic courthouse in Wentworth, NC. Participants in the outing are asked to provide boat and paddles, life jacket for each boater, lunch and water, to dress in layers of artificial (quick-drying) fabric or wool, and to sign a waiver. To reach the put-in from U.S. 220 at Madison, turn east on NC 704 toward Wentworth. Drive about 2.4 miles, and turn left onto Planters Road just past the crest of a long hill. A state historical marker to Alexander Martin is near the intersection. Drive to the end of the road, through the gate onto private property. Follow the gravel drive. It will turn right and open out onto a large field where boaters will unload their gear. From the Town of Wentworth, travel west on NC 704 for about 6 miles. Turn right onto Planters Road just before the crest of a long hill and follow the above directions. Outings and meetings of the Dan River Basin Association are open to the public without charge. For trip information, contact trip coordinator Will Truslow, 336-547-1903, willtruslow@hotmail.com For information about the Dan River Basin Association, visit www.danriver.org.
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Getting to know your Sheriff’s Office CAPTAIN BILLY KING is the Jail Administrator for the Rockingham County Detention Facility. He started his law enforcement career at the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office in 1988. During his career, he has served as a dispatcher, a detention officer, a patrolman, a narcotics detective, and in various supervisory roles at the Sheriff’s Office. Captain King holds an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, as well as Advanced Law Enforcement and Detention Officer Certifications from the State of North Carolina. He is a graduate of the Criminal Investigation Certificate Program from the N.C. Justice Academy and has received an Advanced Service Award from the N.C. Sheriffs’ Training and Standards Commission. Capt. King also holds certifications as a Law Enforcement General and Firearms Instructor from the State of North Carolina. Captain King has served as part of Sheriff Page’s Command Staff since 2009. He has been Jail Administrator for the Rockingham County Detention Facility since January 2015.
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Freedom Park in Eden was also the site of honor for local law enforcement when they held a support rally in August.
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Eden Chamber members and staff welcome the local law enforcement for an icecream social in late July to show their support and appreciation for all they do in the face of danger on a daily basis. Guests included officers of the Rockingham County Sheriff's Department, North Carolina Highway Patrol, Eden Police Department and Reidsville Police Department.
Law officers of every branch were honored at the Unity in the Community event in August. Bernie Moore, Eden City Councilman welcomed and recognized the special guests, Mark Richardson, Rockingham County Commissioner made the effort to shake all officers hands and encourage them in their efforts. Held at the Kiwanis Amphitheatre in Freedom Park, other speakers included Eden Police Chief Reece Pyrtle, Mayor Wayne Tuggle, Sheriff Sam Page, and Felicia Kellam, Benaja Church of Reidsville, each encouraging the officers and making it known to the guests the challenges they face. Music was performed by Rob Haley, solist, as well as the Unity Choir with Naomi Gullickson, Alice Purcell and Creighton Beatty. Pastors Marty Brim, Crieghton Beatty, Billy Williams spoke to the guests and Steve Griffith closed the event with a prayer. Two former Police Department Chaplains spoke including Lemuel Hardison from Winston Salem and Bob Templeton of Reidsville. The host church for this event was Draper Christian Church & Unity Team. A special thanks goes out to Wentworth Presbyterian Church and Happy Home Congregational Church.
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movies, games, puzzles and even life coaching with peer counseling, the volunteers range in age from college age up. Volunteers help with the projects, organization, feeding and more. The church pays for the cost of the progarm in it’s entirety. Some days this summer as many as 30 children came through, staying as little as an hour or until 2:30. This is the first summer program they have had, but now it is winding down. But that doesn’t mean the fun is over. When school is back in and the daytime mission is on hold, kids 5 to 16, can continue to be with their friends, or meet new ones, on the weekends when the girls and boys have their own ministries on Saturdays from 12pm to 3pm taught by older adults as well as college students.. Girls enjoy time with friends in special activities, and the boys enjoy the Royal Rangers, which is a church adaption akin to the Boy Scouts. Each group goes camping several times a year. These groups play for free and lunch is served. There are no long forms to fill out or qualify with, just a form that supplies the children’s and caretakers names, if they have allergies, and emergency contacts. For more information call Christina at 336-496-7317 or Natasha at 336-5000-3505. New Beginnings Church has been in Eden 4 years, with 2 years meeting in the fellowship hall where the mission is held, and in the past 2 years in the large church located at 200 Moir Street. The church operates under Bishop Morris of Cornerstone Pentecostal Church in Brown Summit.
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American Bald Eagles Get Neighbors! Rockingham County's Natural Beauty Attracts Duck & Cat to Public Landfill! Joining our Rockingham County royal family of five American Bald Eagles, at Rockingham County's Public Landfill, are a duck and a cat. While the Eagle Family stays pretty much to themselves avoiding cameras and media attention, the duck will proudly strike a pose for a paparazzi! Here's a photo of the black and white duck who landed at the Rockingham County Public Landfill a few weeks ago. He enjoys walking around the outside of the repair shop and hanging out with the cat. The duck has been named Zac by Katherine Jolly, County Environmental Compliance/Solid Waste Director. Some of Jolly's colleagues at the landfill repair shop nicknamed the duck K2 and the cat KT (Killing Time). Both the duck and the cat nibble on cat food and keep cool with a little H20. The Rockingham County Public Landfill is located at 281 Shuff Rd. right off NC 65, in Madison, NC.
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RiverFest 2016 Mark your calendars for the 2016 Eden RiverFest. This year’s event promises to be the best ever. There will be two stages of music, more than 100 artisans, delicious festival foods and treats, and Peppa Pig, Star Wars Stormtroopers, Batman and other characters. Get on the river with the kayak race. Take a ride on the mechanical bull. Kids can enjoy the outdoor movie “Finding Nemo.” Melanie Pascal’s Danve Creations will perform, there will be trick roping and a stagecoach, plus King BMX, Knockerball and much more. Friday musical headliner is Trial By Fire, a Journey Tribute Band and Groovetown, a high energy band, will close out the event on Saturday night. Visit www.exploreedennc.com for more information. The Donut House The Donut House, located at 245 W. King’s Hwy (next to Chaney’s restaurant) is open. They serve delicious donuts and other sweet creations daily. Call 336-635-9318 for more information. Uprising Coffee and Books Stop by this newest Eden retailer and coffee shop located at 655 Washington Street next to Johnson’s Florist. They have a variety of coffees, new iced tea items, sweets and great books. They have just added craft beer. Hours are 7:00am-5:00pm Monday-Saturday. New Saturday events will be announced soon. For more information, call 336-612-2857. Beadful Things If you are looking for beautiful hand-crafted jewelry, go no further than Beadful Things, located in Barbour Studio and Gallery, located at 714 Washington Street. Owner Maryann Barbour makes her unique designs for any special occasion. Call 336-623-7007 for more information. Plus, Tom Barbour also does picture framing in addition to photography. He does quality work at very reasonable prices.
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Adult Literacy Tutor Training Fridays, September 9, 23, and 30 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. There will also be an online component to the training. Participants should plan to attend all three sessions. At the Rockingham County Literacy Project 705-A Washington Street, Eden Call Jean Light Kinyon at 336-
627-0007 to pre-register, or visit www.rcliteracyproject.org for more information. Volunteer tutors help adult students in Rockingham County to learn to read, write, or do basic math. Tutors may also assist students who are working on their high school equivalency diplomas or learning English, and students who are ready for
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A Call for All Artists The City of Eden Tourism Development is looking for interested parties to participate in a fun, new art project that involves fire hydrants in our downtown areas. If you are a Rockingham County artist, you can help make our city more beautiful and bring pedestrian traffic to the downtown districts by painting selected fire hydrants throughout the City. Fifteen hydrants have been identified to be painted and up to 15 artists can be used. All hydrants must be painted by September 12, 2016. Voting will take place and winners will be announced Saturday, September 17 during RiverFest. Prizes for first, second and third place will be awarded. All paints will be provided by the City of Eden. It is importat that the top part of the Hydrant remains the original color! Fire hydrants are color coded so that the fire personnel know at what pressure the hydrant is rated. Interested artists should submit a rough sketch of their
design by August 26. Please list colors you desire to paint with. Selected artists will be notified thereafter. Paints will be available and hydrants should be painted by September 12. When thinking of a design, it is recommended to tie in with the location of the hydrant, river theme, history, fire department theme, etc. All sketches and your paint list should be returned: In person to Eden City Hall Tourism Office – 308 E. Stadium Drive By email to cadams@edennc.us By mail to P.O. Box 70, Eden, NC 27289 Also, please include your
name, address, phone number and email address on the back of your sketch. We are very excited about our Hydrant Painting Project and look forward to your sketches!! If you have any questions please call Cindy Adams at 336612-8049.
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Reidsville Coverage Contact Elizabeth Doss 336-613-3025 Western Rockingham County Coverage Contact Sue Hodges Orellana 336-601-7563 Christie Bauman (Weil-McLain), Ritchie Lemons (WeilMcLain), Mark Dilliplaine (Weil-McLain), Terry Vernon (Eden Parks & Rec), Amy Nalley (Eden Boys & Girls Club) & Kathy "Tank" Overby (Eden Parks & Recreation). For the tenth year in a row the employees of Weil-Mclain have donated school supplies to the Eden Parks & Recreation Department and the Eden Boys & Girls Club. These supplies will be used by the less fortunate children at their homes as well as the children in the homework rooms at the Bridge St. Rec Center, the Mill Ave. Rec Center and the Boys & Girls Club.
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County resolution honors Jim Eanes for Musical Contributions The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners honored and surprised Jim Eanes of Spray! Eanes thought he had been invited to the Aug. 15th Commissioners' meeting to play two songs during the recognitions section. Following his performance with musical colleagues Bryan Smith, of Rockingham County, and Bret Hart, of Leaksville. Commissioners asked the musicians to remain at the podium. Chairman Craig Travis thanked the group for providing the musical treat during the first part of the Commissioners' meeting and Commissioner Keith Duncan explained the surprise salute to Eanes. Duncan described Jim Eanes as "a lifelong resident of Eden, North Carolina" who "learned to play the guitar by watching his father play and made his own musical debut as a fifth grader, performing “The Wildwood Flower” in a talent show." A Liggett Tobacco employee, he plays guitar and banjo with several groups, like Thick ‘N Thin and the Lucky City Blue Grass Band. His volunteerism includes Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, Brenner’s
Children’s Hospital, and MS Walk: Rockingham County. He goes the extra mile playing in nursing homes and churches, free of charge. His community involvement also includes local festivals, such as the Charlie
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RCC offers USTA Tennis Apprentice – weekend beginner adult tennis program Rockingham Community College and RC Tennis Association are offering the USTA Tennis Apprentice program on the newly resurfaced tennis courts at the college in Wentworth. Tennis Apprentice includes everything a new adult player needs to begin to play the game - on-court instruction, a Head Ti Conquest tennis racket, USTA membership, and social and transitional opportunities to USTA Leagues. This RCC Continuing Education course begins Saturday September 10 – October 15 from 9am-10:30am.
The participant fee is $99. Caleb Shelton of Precision Tennis Academy will teach the course. Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 7. To register online use course code CSP-4000-20 at www.rockinghamcc.edu/non-credit www.rockinghamcc.edu/noncredit Don’t miss this chance to “find yourself in the game” here in Rockingham County. For more information contact: Shelby Rhyne, Executive Director, RC Tennis Association at RCTennisAssociation @gmail.com
Rockingham County Tennis Association (RC Tennis) is a USTA community tennis association that provides programs and events to promote and develop the growth of tennis in Rockingham County, NC. Our motto is “Get Fit, Make New Friends, Have Fun…Play more tennis in Rockingham County.” There are 32 public tennis courts and 42 playground courts across Rockingham County. It’s never been easier for families to find themselves in the game of tennis.
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Eden Parks & Rec. Dixie Softbll Angels Team - SHADY CREEK FARM Kneeling - Ivionnah Foote, Paige Langley, Kieran VanZandt, Kendall Younger & Emma Moore. Standing - Kim Gauldin, Kaitlyn Roop, Alicia Wall, Trinity Gauldin, Shay Reynolds and Mackenzie Davis. Not Pictured: Tyner Richardson and Buddy Richardson.
Eden Parks & Rec. Dept. Church Youth Co-Ed Softball Champs RUFFIN STACEY BAPTIST CHURCH Kneeling - Harrison Lipford, Will Hyler, Abigail Loftus, Kayla Nicholson, Courtney Pruitt & Alexis Blackwell. Back Row - Bucky Manus, Sincere Willis, Jonathan Blackwell, Brooke Hall, Kentley Loftis, Autumn Blackwell, Jerry Nelson, Coach Teresa Hall & Coach James Bugner. Not Pictured: Kayla Harrison, Abigail French & Miriah Dudley. Eden Parks & Recreation Dixie Youth OZONE BASEBALL TEAM Kneeling - Xzavier Goad, Isaiah Winn & Keimari Chaplin. Standing - Ben Thompson, Thomas Strader, Ryan Paris, Conner Ingalls & Tallas Hairston. At Rear - Wesley Strader and Jarrett Conner. Not Pictured - Raiden Motley and Deven Hairston.
Flag Tag, Tackle Football and Cheerleading opportunity with Eden Parks & Recreation Registration is underway with the Eden Parks & Recreation Department for it’s upcoming flag tag and tackle football season as well as cheerleading. The Midget Tackle Football League (ages 10, 11 & 12) will begin agility drills on Tuesday, August 16th at 4:30 PM at the Bridge St. Recreation Center. They will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays to begin with. The Pee Wee Tackle League (ages 7, 8 & 9) will begin agility drills on Monday, August 22nd at 4:30 at the Bridge St. Recreation Center. Flag Tag Football (ages 6 & under) will begin practice on Tuesday, August 30th at 4:00 PM at both the Mill Ave. and the Bridge St. Centers. Cheerleading practices will begin on Tuesday, September 6th at both the Mill Ave. & Bridge St. Recreation Centers at 4:00 PM. Any coach that would like to volunteer to help must
first fill out a background check and be approved before taking the field with our children. The Eden Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting the Annual NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition on Wednesday, September 7th at 4:00 PM at Freedom Park. This event is for all boys & girls aged 6 thru 15. For additional information contact the Parks & Recreation office at 336-6232110 Ext. 3030 or 336-2805677.
Eden Kiwanis Club welcomes new Morehead football coach With 28 years in the coaching profession, Morehead High School’s new football coach shared with the Eden Kiwanis Club his plans to rebuild the team following the loss of 18 senior starters. Lin Stadler expressed to the club how grateful he was to Coach Jason Tuggle and Mr. A.L. Royster for giving him the opportunity to become Morehead’s new head football coach. Impressed by the worldwide Kiwanis motto, “serving the children of the world”, Coach Stadler said he has always looked upon his 28 years in coaching as a service to children and youth of the community. He stated that, as leaders we should be assisting our young people to do things correctly, and we should lead by example by doing things correctly ourselves. “It’s my desire to leave everything I am involved with better than the way I found it,” he said. Stadler reminded the club that the 2015 MHS football team had one of the best seasons in school history under Coach Earl Bates’ tenure. Only 35 players are returning from last year’s varsity and JV teams and even
the returning juniors and seniors are short on experience, having played behind last year’s seniors. Although this year’s team is inexperienced, the cupboard is not bare at MHS. There are good athletes “waiting in the wings”, said Stadler. At least five sophomores and maybe a couple of freshmen are expected to suit up when the 2016 Varsity squad takes the field. The turnout for summer workouts has been encouraging, averaging 35-40 for each of the 20 summer training sessions. So far 62 helmets have been issued and a few more were issued by the August 1st season start date, Stadler said. The 2016 Morehead Panthers will strive to be the epitome of what Lombardi said football should be: We will persevere. We will put others before self. We will work hard and sacrifice. We will be dedicated to our teammates, our school and community and we will respect authority as a result we will compete and we will be fun to watch. In the process we will be a team that Eden can be proud of. “Go Panthers” To learn more about what Kiwanis is all about, visit us at www.Kiwanis.org.
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the mission of Meals on Wheels. If you ask Frieda, Rex, and Edith, they will tell you, mission accomplished. For more information visit RockinghamMealsonWheels.org or call 336-349-2343. United Way For Over 80 years, United Way of Rockingham County has cared for and serviced the Rockingham County community. The organization began in 1927 as the Community Chest of Reidsville at Betsy Penn’s home, The Chinqua-Penn Plantation. Betsy, along with other community-minded individuals, came together to create a group to help those in need throughout the community. As the Community Chest grew, others organizations around the country formed with similar missions of supporting people in need in their communities. Eventually, all evolved into a single institution known today as the United Way. Leaders in other regions of Rockingham County saw the opportunity to help those in need and created their own United Ways to strengthen local communities. In 1998, the four United Ways operating in Rockingham County (Reidsville, Eden, Madison, and Stoneville) joined to form the United Way of
Rockingham County. In 2000, The United Way, along with partnering agencies, conducted Preparing for Tomorrow, a study to determine the best ways to address community concerns. The conclusion was the future depends on coming together as a community to provide the best possibilities for everyone, from the young to the elderly. The United Way of Rockingham County and partnering agencies strengthen the community daily by helping to better the lives of those in need through workplace campaigns, new fundraising strategies, and enlisting a new generation of donors. The organization has created opportunities to allow people to volunteer in an effort to keep the community strong and make it a great place to work and live. Since the beginning days of the Community Chest of Reidsville, the world has changed, but the mission of caring and service has not changed. The United Way of Rockingham County has three full-time staff members and 25 board members. It funds 31 programs provided by 19 partner agencies that directly affect over 30,000 community members annually. The United Way honors Betsy Penn’s legacy by urging Rockingham County to Give Advocate, Volunteer, and Live United. For more information visit uwrockingham.org. Goodwill Industries Goodwill Industries is known for helping communities through donations and its retail stores, but there are many other ways Goodwill is helping to strengthen community bonds in Rockingham County. In Mayodan, the Goodwill Career Center offers professional career service needs to those looking for employment in the community. The Career Center
provides comprehensive services including resume updates, cover letter techniques, interview preparation, career counseling, online job search assistance, and more primarily to those unemployed or underemployed. Goodwill Industries views career development as a lifelong process. Career Centers are committed to building strong relationships to assist those seeking jobs in reaching their goals. Goodwill Community Resource Centers in Reidsville and Eden bring together Goodwill and local community colleges to boost access to services, programs, and credential. The NC Community College system affiliation includes classroom upfitting for specialized training programs, Continuing Education Units (CEU), college registration and instruction, and credential certifications. Goodwill Industries firmly believes that taking advantage of concrete and supportive services advances employment opportunities which in turn leads to financially stable families and stronger communities. In the fiscal year 2013-2014, the Goodwill centers that make up Triad Goodwill reported that 3,212 individuals that used the centers competitive employment, resulting in over fifty million dollars in earning potential added to the local economy. Very importantly, Goodwill also offers inexpensive clothing to the community through its thrift shops. These shops not only employ people, but they also provide a vital resource for clothing to tens of thousands of shoppers each year. These stores are convenient offer inexpensive and high-quality products, and are an addictive shopping experience for many who call it their favorite store. For more information visit TriadGoodwill.org or call 336275-9801.
Eden Goodwill Community Resource Center Helpful seminars are upcoming at the Eden Community Resource Center, Kingsway Plaza next to Peeble’s
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SEPTEMBER 2016 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 31 H Jim Eanes Continued From Page 27 Poole Festival, Riverfest, and others, by helping provide sound, setting up band equipment, or performing. Duncan said Commissioners were honoring Eanes "for his generous community spirit and his contribution to the legacy of bluegrass, gospel, country and folk music in Rockingham County." Here is the link to the Song
Clips from the Aug. 15th Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Meeting for your enjoyment: https://youtu.be/NZyvukcUzCI
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Touch a Truck Lights Up A Lot Of Young Eyes The 2nd Annual Touch a Truck was a resounding success with children streaming into the event as soon as it started on Saturday, August 20th. Trucks and other vehicles from the City of Eden Public Works Department, Asplundh, Eden Fire Department, Draper Rural Fire Department, Eden Rescue Squad, Duke Energy, Sam Smith, Eden Police Department,
the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department, First Piedmont Waste Disposal, David Price Towing and Tim Biggs Towing were all on display. The event had face-painting, food, and baked goods from Sweet Revenge. Characters Peppa Pig and Chase from Paw Patrol dazzled kids all day. The entry fee was food to be used for the Backpack pro-
Evenor L. “Mac” McKinney was honred at Surprise breakfast held in his honor on Friday, August 20th. Friends gathered at Dick’s Drive-In in Eden to await McKinney, who was really surprised at the group. Memories and stories were shared along with lots of laughs. 1st Sgt. Mac McKinney, who served in World War II, is 95 years old (Born in 1921). Despite the advanced age, he is more active than some half his age.
gram at Eden’s four elementary schools. A small trailer was filled with the donations made by generous event patrons. The recipient families will certainly appreciate this help as their children start the next school year. Watch out for a new time and even more special activities at the next Touch a Truck in August of 2017.
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For the Fun of it... Cat Collector A famous art collector is walking through the city when he notices a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store and he does a double take. He knows that the saucer is extremely old and very valuable, so he walks casually into the store and offers to buy the cat for two dollars. The store owner replies, "I'm sorry, but the cat isn't for sale. The collector says, "Please, I need a hungry cat around the house to catch mice. I'll pay you twenty dollars for that cat." And the owner says "Sold," and hands over the cat. The collector continues, "Hey, for the twenty bucks I wonder if you could throw in that old saucer. The cat's used to it and it'll save me from having to get a dish." To which the owner says, "Sorry buddy, but that's my lucky saucer. So far this week I've sold sixty-eight cats."
Goodbye Ugly Suit When the store manager returned from lunch, he noticed his clerk's hand was bandaged, but before he could ask about the bandage, the clerk had some very good news for him. "Guess what, sir?" the clerk said. "I finally sold that terrible, ugly suit we've had so long!" "Do you mean that repulsive pink-and-blue double-breasted thing?!" the manager asked. "That's the one!" "That's great!" the manager cried, "I thought we'd never get rid of that monstrosity! That had to be the ugliest suitwe've ever had! But tell me, why is your hand bandaged?" "Oh," the clerk replied, "after I sold the guy that suit, his seeing-eye dog bit me."
The Amazing Pet A man went into a pet shop and told the owner that he wanted to buy a pet. But, he didn't want your ordinary, garden variety pet! No, he wanted a pet that could do everything! The shop owner suggested a faithful dog. The man replied, "Come on, a dog?" The owner said, "How about a cat?" The man replied, "No way! A cat certainly can't do everything. I want a pet that can do everything!" The shop owner thought for a minute, then said, "I've got it! A centipede!" The man said, "A centipede? I can't imagine a centipede doing everything, but okay... I'll try a centipede." So he got the centipede home and said to the centipede, "Clean the kitchen." Thirty minutes later, he walked into the kitchen and... it was immaculate! All the dishes and silverware were washed, dried, and put away; the countertops cleaned; the appliances sparkling; the floor waxed. He was absolutely amazed. He then said to the centipede, "Go clean the living room." Twenty minutes later, he walked into the living room. The carpet has been vacuumed; the furniture cleaned and dusted; the pillows on the sofa plumped; and the plants watered. The man thought to himself, "This is the most amazing thing I've ever seen. This really is a pet that can do everything!" Next he says to the centipede, "Run down to the corner and get me a newspaper." The centipede walks out the door. 10 minutes later... no centipede. 20 minutes later... no centipede. 30 minutes later... no centipede. By this point the man was wondering what was going on. The centipede should have been back in a couple of minutes. 45 minutes later... still no centipede! He couldn't imagine what had happened. Did the centipede run away? Did it get run over by a car? Where was that centipede? So he went to the front door, opened it ... and there was the centipede sitting right outside. The man said, "Hey!!! I sent you down to the corner store 45 minutes ago to get me a newspaper. What happened?!" The centipede says, "I'm goin'! I'm goin'! I'm just puttin' on my shoes!"
Purpose of the Dog A Sunday School helper was delivering a station wagon full of kids home one day when a fire truck zoomed past. Sitting in the front seat of the fire truck was a Dalmatian dog. The children began discussing the dog's duties. "They use him to keep crowds back," said one youngster. "No," said another, "he's just for good luck." A third child brought the argument to a close. "They use the dogs," she said firmly, "to find the fire hydrant."
Not Quite What He Wanted A hunter raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. When about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft soothing voice, "Isn't it better to talk than to shoot? What do you want? Let's negotiate the matter." Lowering his rifle, the hunter replied, "I want a fur coat." "Good," said the bear, "that is a negotiable item. I only want a full stomach, so let us sit down and negotiate a compromise." They sat down to negotiate and after a time the bear walked away, alone. The negotiations had been successful. The bear had a full stomach, and the hunter had his fur coat!
Poisonous Two snakes were slithering through a field. One snake turned to the other and asked, " Do you suppose we are poisonous snakes?" " I don't know", replied the other, "Why?" "Well", said the first, "I just bit my lip"
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Doggie Contest Three handsome male dogs are walking down the street when they see a beautiful, enticing, female Poodle. The three male dogs fall all over themselves in an effort to be the one to reach her first, but end up arriving in front of her at the same time. The males are speechless before her beauty, slobbering on themselves and hoping for just a glance from her in return. Aware of her charms and her obvious effect on the three suitors, she decides to be kind and tells them "The first one who can use the words "liver" and "cheese" together in an imaginative, intelligent sentence can go out with me." The sturdy, muscular black Lab speaks up quickly and says "I love liver and cheese." "Oh, how childish," said the Poodle. "That shows no imagination or intelligence whatsoever." She turned to the tall, shiny Golden Retriever and said "How well can you do?" Um. I HATE liver and cheese," blurts the Golden Retriever. "My, my," said the Poodle. "I guess it's hopeless. That's just as dumb as the Lab's sentence." She then turns to the last of the three dogs and says, "How about you, little guy?" The last of the three, tiny in stature, but big in fame and finesse, is the Taco Bell Chihuahua. He gives her a smile, a sly wink, turns to the Golden Retriever and the Lab and says, "Liver alone. Cheese mine."
One day an elderly pastor confides in his parishioners that he's feeling a bit lonely and depressed. So one of the parishioners suggests to the pastor that he buy a pet. Thinking this a grand idea, the pastor hurries into town and after much deliberation, buys a parrot. Unfortunately not five minutes after arriving home, the parrot starts hurling a string of expletives at the pastor. After about an hour it gets to be too much, so the pastor walks up to the parrot, slaps him on the beak, and yells, "QUIT IT!" But this just makes the parrot madder and he starts swearing at the pastor in even more colorful language. Finally the pastor has had it and says, "All right, that's it. Grabbing a blanket, the pastor throws it over the parrot's cage and screams, "Now, SHUT UP!" Well, this really irritates the parrot and he starts clawing and scratching at the bars of his cage. Finally the pastor removes the blanket. Immediately the parrot starts right in on the pastor again. By this time, the pastor is so infuriated that he grabs the parrot by the throat and throws him into the freezer. Well, the parrot starts swearing and thrashing about so loudly that the pastor is considering killing the bird. Just as he's thinking this, it gets very...very quiet. At first the pastor just stares at the refrigerator, but then he starts to think that the parrot might be seriously injured. He becomes so worried that he runs over to the refrigerator and throws open the freezer door. The parrot climbs out of the freezer, flaps the ice off his wings, and says, "Awfully sorry about the trouble I've caused you father. In the future, I'll do my best to improve my vocabulary." The pastor is astounded. He can't believe the sudden transformation that has come over the parrot. Finally the parrot turns to the pastor and says, "Um....by the way, what did the chicken do?"
Bear Alert The California State Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen and golfers to take extra precautions and keep alert for bears while in the Yosemite and Mammoth areas. They advise people to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells on their clothing to alert but not startle the bear unexpectedly. They also advise carrying pepper spray in case of an encounter with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch for fresh signs of bear activity and know the difference between black bear and grizzly bear droppings. Black bear droppings are smaller and contain berries and possibly squirrel fur. Grizzly bear droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper spray.
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According to the Knight-Ridder News Service, the inscription on the metal bands used by the U.S. Department of the Interior to tag migratory birds has been changed. The bands used to bear the address of the Washington Biological Survey, abbreviated: "Wash. Biol. Surv." Until the agency received the this letter from an Arkansas camper: "Dear Sirs: While camping last week I shot one of your birds. I think it was a crow. I followed the cooking instructions on the leg tag and I want to tell you, it was horrible." The bands are now marked Fish and Wildlife Service. Q: Why did the stadium get hot after the game? A: All of the fans left
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Rockingham County Economic Development & Tourism Wins Communications Awards -New branding package and “There is a Place” Video get top honors Rockingham County Economic Development & Tourism received two prestigious awards from The Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) last week at the group’s annual conference during the 2016 Communication Awards. Rockingham County won a Special Judges Award for Tourism Promotion for its There is a Place water recreation tourism video. Only three Special Judges Awards were given in the entire competition. Rockingham County also won an Award of Excellence for its branding package. The SEDC Communication Awards recognize superiority in message, marketing and outreach. The two-minute water recreation video, completed last summer, highlights Rockingham County’s outdoor recreation attractions including rivers, lakes and trails. It features scenes from the Dan and Mayo rivers as well as the Mayo River State Park. The video also features a variety of people enjoying active lifestyles with swimming, hiking, tubing, and paddling. The message of the video is that Rockingham County is a good place, nearby, with adventure just waiting to be discovered. Rockingham County Economic Development & Tourism uses the video for marketing purposes and in presentations. It is the featured video on the county’s tourism web site: www.VisitRockinghamCountyN C.com. Rockingham County also developed a 30 second television commercial from that video. The cable TV campaign ran last fall and during the spring and summer this year. To view the video, go to: www.VisitRockighamCountyNC .com. Rockingham County’s branding package included the new logo, stationary and pocket folder. The new brand was developed and launched in 2015. The county won the Award of Excellence for Branding Package in the Medium Division category. “We are honored to receive both of these awards and to be recognized for our great work in marketing Rockingham County,” said Jan Critz, director of Rockingham County Economic Development & Tourism. “The tourism video really showcases some of the water recreation in our community and our branding package makes Rockingham County stand out in a positive, professional way. Both are great tools for marketing Rockingham County nationally and internationally.” Rockingham County’s There is a Place video and new brand were created by Bouvier Kelly, a full service marketing agency in Greensboro, NC. Video production was done by Tigermoth Creative, a story-driven marketing and communications collaborative in Greensboro, NC. About SEDC The SEDC is the oldest and largest regional economic devel-
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The Racetrack XXIV
Jimmy Griffin and U2: A Legend is Born! By Darrell Meade Gregory
At dusk, one misty rain evening, a Danville police car met a ’50 Ford on a dimly lighted street near George Washington High School. As the police car eased by, the inhabitants of the Ford looked apprehensively in the rear view mirror at the police car disappearing into the dark street. Brake lights from the law enforcement vehicle suddenly came on and the chase was on. The driver of the ’50 Ford crammed the column shifter into second gear while using a cane to assist operating the gas pedal. The Ford spun sideways on the wet pavement but the driver was able to bring it back under control as it shot down a side street. The driver realized as soon as he got the car under control that he had mistakenly entered a dead end street. With the police car entering the side street, blocking his escape, the driver ran his liquor laden car off the road. The driver turned to his passenger and said,” Babe, get the hell out of here!” With his right foot disabled, the driver had no options for escape, while Babe Chambers disappeared into the early night. Jimmy Griffin’s bootlegging career was over. The races at Bi-State Speedway were as intense as they had ever been. Out of the field emerged the two car 711 team of Pete Ferguson, Ural Gray and Emory Pace fighting to dominate the Draper track like they had in South Boston and neighboring tracks. The 711 team’s main challenges were coming from Clarence Pickeral driving the Willie Chilton’s No. 3 and from Jimmy Griffin in his U2 Chevy. Pickeral and Griffin were noteworthy challengers, whom were steadily clawing their way to the top. During the September 18th race, the 711 team proved again that they were the team to beat. Pete Ferguson in the 711A car put his car in the winner’s circle with the 711 car coming in second. Friend of the 711 team, Glen Young who had won at BiState in his own car just a month before, piloted the 711 that day. Ferguson took home just twentyfive dollars for first place indicating that the purse was dictated by the take-in at the ticket booth. This was less than half of what he pocketed in the first race that he won in August. Weather may have been a deciding factor for attendance that day, not the lack of hard racing. The schedule for the next weekend sported go-cart races, a popular venue at this time. Today had Charles H. Hoover of Reidsville not making the first turn and careening into a heavy thicket beside the grandstand. This netted Hoover a trip to Morehead Hospital with lacerations on his face and body, and a painful back injury. Kermit Minter of Draper and Paul Scearce of Danville were the winners in their classes.
For the September 25th race, it looked like the 711 team was going to do a repeat of the prior week. Another friend of the 711 team was Jesse Gilley who had won at Draper a year before in the hobby class. Also Gilley, in a modified sportsman car, was the first winner at Bi-State when the speedway operated under NASCAR’s sanctions. The curse of the 711 team reappeared that Sunday afternoon when Gilley broke an axle. Chevrolets were plagued by weak axles and that forced many of them prematurely out of the race. Jimmy Griffin’s U2 Chevrolet did not have that problem and it paid off that day.
luck bit Jesse Gilley again with another broken axle in the 711A car. The 711 car never missed a beat as it glided under the checkered flag to take home twentyseven dollars. Tri-City racing enthusiast wondered if anybody could stand up to the 711 team in the prize race of the season. The October 9th season championship race filled the stands for the fifty-lap feature event. The competition was ready for the challenge as Norman Hall of Draper and Pete Ferguson in the 711 took the ten lap heat races. Clarence Pickeral of Ridgeway made a strong showing by securing the fifteenlap consolation race in Willie
Mrs. Al Lillard presents Bi-State Speedway Championship Trophy to Jimmy Griffin (October 16, 1960) Jimmy Griffin clutched his second victory at the quartermile track by skillful driving and a rock-solid racecar. Griffin and 1959 Bi-State champion Norman Hall of Draper were on top of their game as they won their ten lap heat races. Griffin’s U2 was able to hold Hall off in the feature race to let everybody know that he was here to stay. Griffin had broken an axle during the racing season at BiState and he knew that it was the Achilles Heel in the Chevy’s makeup. In his almost daily visits to his good friend Lawrence Lemons’ garage, Griffin spotted an almost bullet-proof, Chrysler rear differential. Noting that it had similar dimensions to his racecar, he modified the assembly to fit under the U2. With his machinist skills and his knack for thinking outside the box, Griffin solved the “curse of the broken axle.” The 711 team had no intention of loosing its grip at the quarter-mile track. On October 2nd, the boys from Martinsville were back in full force. Jesse Gilley and Pete Ferguson dominated the heat races by coming in first. When the feature event’s green flag dropped, the 711 team was first and second until bad
Chilton’s Plymouth. The fifty-lap race looked eerily similar to the previous week’s event. The 711 team started to exert its dominance again by running one and two. It seemed like the two cars were glued together. With less than ten laps left in the race, it was blackflagged due to a wreck. It was then that a decision was made by the 711 team to have Jesse Gilley in the 711 pass Pete Ferguson’s 711A on the restart and hold that position to the end of the race. Ferguson was able to block the rest of the field on the narrow track to prevent any chance of someone overtaking Gilley. When the checkered flag came out, it was Gilley and Ferguson stealing the show again. With more pride on the line than money, the 711 team was protested. It was a “gentleman’s agreement” that no one protested each other, most were fudging a little bit to get the jump on the competition. Therefore no one was likely to call out another racer. On this day, someone did protest the results. Jesse Gilley was furious that his win was being challenged! With a big wallet, Gilley was pulling out the money to protest every car
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on the track to secure the legitimacy of his win. Pete Ferguson declined the counter-protest, calmed Gilley down, and exited the oval track, avoiding tearing his engines down for technical inspection. Al Lillard asked them to come back as they were leaving. They never did. This left Jimmy Griffin, who came in a close third, as the champion after the 711 team was disqualified. This was his third win of the season plus his first trophy race. The owner of Meadow Dairies, Cranby Robertson, young son was always at the track taking pictures and today he hit the jackpot. A fan of Jimmy Griffin, he made several pictures that give a glimpse of that day. Griffin was pictured receiving the trophy from Mrs. Lottie Lillard, in front of his U2. Mrs. Lillard has fond memories of “the crippled boy” winning that day. It is clear to see the exhilaration on Griffin’s face in a series of photos snapped that day. What was not seen in the photos was the cane that he still had to use occasionally to compensate for his disabled foot. There were no good pictures taken of the U2 that day; however what was taken, one could clearly see that the car was painted in its first paint scheme, black with white shoe polish furnishing the scraggily looking car identification on its door. The trophy is the only known one that survived from the Bi-State years. Jimmy Griffin had family that ran a small café beside Lawrence Lemons’ garage in Draper. The garage was a hotbed of bootlegging cars being built and maintained, the type of environment that would appeal to an adventurous young man. Although still a lucrative business, running moonshine was losing ground in outrunning the law. Griffin had fast cars, help from the Lemons, and a knack at figuring out how to persevere. Running shine was a profitable side job. Danville was usually the destination of his blockade running and he had built up a good cliental. One of his stops was on the hill at Wendell Scott’s shop. Scott and Griffin struck up a lasting friendship. Griffin would use every available tactic to slip through with his precious cargo including taking his sister to school in Danville as a decoy. On one occasion he was tipped off that there was a roadblock on the Berry Hill Road waiting for him. Griffin slightly deflated his tires so he could set his car on the railroad tracks at Draper and drove with-in yards of the trap easily cruising up the tracks to his payoff in Danville. Griffin often had his friend Babe Chambers ride shotgun on these risky excursions into Virginia. With Griffin handling the wheel work, Babe would jump out of the car at stops and quickly unload the cargo and jump back in, repeating this feat until the cargo was gone. Then they would circle back and pick up the money, which in this time
period was pretty good. Griffin would pick up fifteen cases consisting of six gallons each of untaxed alcohol. Griffin would pay thirty-dollars a case and turn it for forty a case. This 630 pound cargo turned a good profit enabling Griffin to pay Babe well for his help. Not only did Babe handle the unloading but he assisted in evading the law occasionally. One night they were jumped while carrying a full load. The law was steadily gaining on them when Babe shined a spotlight into the police car windshield, temporarily blinding the occupants for a brief moment and causing the police to go off the road. Griffin also worked as a machinist at Karastan. On the July vacation week in 1956, Griffin left the Railroad Café after playing a few games of pool. Driving a grey 1939 Ford coach that had a Chrysler engine in it, he met his friend David Barker in front of the Nelson Farm on Meadow Road as Barker was going to Draper. The men had a well-timed stunt where they would switch lanes when they met passing each other on the wrong side of the road, then going back into their rightful lane. This time Bernard Smart was right behind Barker when Griffin changed lanes. Barker feared that Griffin would not see Smart in time and would hit him head-on if he switched lanes. He hesitated hoping Griffin would pull back into his lane. At the last moment Griffin saw that Barker was not going to move and he pulled back into his lane but Barker also switched lanes at the same time. Both cars hit head on. Smart drove past them to get to a phone to call the ambulance, then rapidly returned fearing both men were dead.. The men miraculously survived. Griffin had his right foot crushed but the doctors were able to save it. As soon as a determined Griffin was able, he was back on his job and back delivering his precious cargo in Virginia. With his right foot in a cast, he mastered driving with his cane on the gas pedal. Griffin’s car at that time was a 1950 Ford with a 265 Chevrolet engine as the power plant. Griffin pushed his luck, still making runs to Danville. With faithful friend Babe Chambers signing on for another run, they loaded the car with alcohol from “Little Henry” Williams, a very prominent bootlegger. After unloading six cases, they ran into the Danville police. Griffin was not able to take advantage of his driving skills that evening, with his foot in a cast, it severely hampered him getting a feel for the car. Griffin avoided jail time after the case was turned over to the Feds because of the unpaid tax on the alcohol. His car was confiscated and displayed in Virginia, as the most sophisticated liquor car that they had captured to date. Griffin tried several times to buy the car back, but to no avail. Rumor has it that it is in a private collection of a retired alco-
hol agent. Deciding that it was time to retire from bootlegging for the odds were overwhelmingly stacked against the bootleggers now, Griffin was left without a pastime. Yearning for some type of excitement Griffin told his friends that he would “build a racecar.” Griffin secured a ’46 Plymouth from Lawrence Lemons and rapidly secured his first win. Shortly after his first win, welding done on the car caused a fire that burnt the rear of the car. With the undercoating and bushings burned up, the Plymouth sounded like a bucket of bolts. Griffin decide it was time for a change. Lawrence Lemons had a ’36 Chevy coupe that the Rockingham County Sheriff’s department had caught running liquor. The car had a Lee Petty prepared Oldsmobile engine that blew up while being chased. Lemons acquired the car for the running gear and junked it out. Griffin pulled it out of the weeds and a legend was born. While brainstorming a number for the car Griffin came up with U2. Gary Francis Powers had just been shot down over the Soviet Union in the world’s best spy plane. With Powers captured, the news had a story on it everyday. Hence the U2 racecar was born and in no time Griffin had his car challenging the best of them. The championship race may have been over but the weather was still good and Al Lillard wanted to have races as long as he could. The Bi-State fans were right along on this train of thought after the up and down championship race. Not only
were the faithful wondering about the next few races-they were wondering about next season. Rumors of more shakeups at the track were abounding. Part XXV will appear in next month’s Eden’s Own Journal. Special thanks to Bill Blair, Glenn Blankenship, Babe Chambers, Gene Chambers, Deborah Durham,
Carlton Estes, Eden Historical Museum, Billy Ferguson, Dink Gardner, Bobby Griffin, Teresa Hutson, Lottie Lillard, David Long, Bill Mangum, Clyde Mangum, Randy Moore, Wayne Moore, Butch Nantz, Emory Pace, Clarence Pickurel, Ray Shropshire, Harold Smith, Hank Thomas, Homer V. Wood, Shirley Young, and many more.
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A Strader Family History Part 3: Moravian Diaries and the American Revolution Conrad and Henry Strader, like their father Casper, were part of the refugee population that fled the Palatinate region of Germany into Holland during the Palatine Wars in the early 1700’s. After several years in Holland they boarded ships bound for the American Colonies. The Captain of the ship Phoenix recorded that the vessel sailed from Rotterdam, Holland arriving at the port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 22, 1752. The ships passenger list included one Johann Conrad Strodter. Further research concerning Henry Strader documents that he sailed on the same ship as his father arriving at the port of
Philadelphia from Rotterdam on the ship Ranier on September 26, 1749. The Captain's passenger list included Johann Heinrich Stradter. Heinrich or “Henry” as he became known in the English speaking Colonies qualified as a German Palatinate. Arriving in Pennsylvania, the brothers settled in Berks County with others of their family. Living there for a short time they journeyed south to Carolina by way of the Great Philadelphia Wagon Road. Conrad and Henry Strader appeared in the tax and land records of several North Carolina counties including, Orange, Guilford, Rowan and Caswell. Tax records show that Conrad may have purchased
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Roots... Continued from page 37 considered relocation farther west a few years earlier when he purchased land in Rowan County in 1769. However he sold the land in 1772 apparently deciding to stay in Guilford County. In both land transactions one of the witnesses on the deed was listed as “a German.” A diary entry two days later on May 28, 1776 stated, “In the morning at 6 o’clock we began our journey homeward, bidding a hearty farewell to our host and many others. The elder Christman and Conrad Streter went with us 10 miles.” Another Moravian trip to the Reedy Fork area of Guilford County recorded in the Bethania Church Diary of 1777 reports on June 2nd that the minister stopped at Heinrich [Henry] Streeder's plantation where a service was held. On June 3rd, the minister visited at the home of Conrad Streeder, "but he was on his plantation thirty miles away." That “plantation” was located in Caswell County on Hogan’s Creek. Conrad had begun to make his move from Guilford County into Caswell County where he would live out the remainder of his life. Caswell County was formed from Orange County in 1777. In 1776, the American Colonies declared their Independence from English Rule. By March of 1781 the American and British army’s moved through the area. The English General Lord Cornwallis camped southeast of Weitzel’s Mill on March 6, 1781. When the army continued to move they passed near the home of Conrad Strader. On March 15, 1781 Lord Cornwallis and his troops arrived at Guilford Courthouse where they fought the American army under the command of General Nathaniel Greene. Political feelings were strong among the local population as groups chose sides for the war or against. Some were determined to remain neutral.
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Garden of 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 held every Tuesday at 10. On the 4th Tuesday of the month we have a lunch outing, so we meet at 11 or earlier depending on where we are going for lunch. • Exercise with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-9:00 inside. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights. • Legal Aid will be Sept. 8th at 10:00am. You must call 1-800-951-2257 to make an appointment • Walking Group – Morgan Road Track from 8:00 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday. • Play Mah Jongg – Thursdays at 11:00. Learn or play. Schedule varies call before comeing. • Rook - Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 and play from 1:00pm until 4:00 pm on Wednesdays. • Hand and Foot – Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 on Tuesdays • Bingo Bash at 9:00 on Monday, August 15 • Pickle ball- Learn to play now and join us! We play every Friday at 10:00 at Mill Ave. Rec. Center • Computer - Tuesday 4:00 computer class (social media, excel…etc. let us know what you need) or Thursday Beginner computer • Community Garden - If interested in joining our community garden. Call Carla at 627-4711 • Acrylic Paint Class – Mondays 10-12 $6 per session • Water color paint class – Wednesdays or Fridays 9:30-12 $6 per session • Genealogy -Thursdays by appointment only Among the latter group were many of the German settlers. Perhaps many felt it was an English problem and not their war. Many of the Germans in Guilford County apparently suffered from their lack of participation or perhaps for being too sympathetic to the English Crown. This was evident in another entry made in one of the Moravian Diaries in July 1782. The entry read, "Our friends there have fallen into distress and need, especially during the time when both armies were near them, and through their own fault since most of them behaved as Tories.” That would not be true of Conrad Strader who proved his service to the American cause. In 1781 Conrad submitted a voucher in Hillsborough for payment of goods rendered to the American troops. On December 15, 1781, the Auditor for the State of North Carolina accepted and certified “that Conrad Strader exhibited claim and was allowed six hundred and fifty six pounds currency agreeable to an
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• Paint Group – 8:30am – Mondays and Wednesdays • Jewelry Class – 1:00pm – 1st Friday of every month. • Silver Sneakers – 9:00am – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays • Crochet Class – 9:00am – Tuesdays • Phase 10 Card Game – 10:00am – Tuesdays • Reidsville Kickers Line Dance – 10:00am – Tuesdays • Downtown Senior Citizens Club Meeting – 10:00am – 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month • Craft Class – 10:00am – 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month • Carolina Girls Line Dance – 1:00pm – Thursdays • Bingo – 1:00pm – 3rd Thursday of the month • Pickleball – 10:30am – Fridays
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• SENIOR EXERCISE CLASSES (All exercise classes are FREE to SilverSneakers and Silver&Fit participants) Circuit- Monday & Wednesday @ 9:00am- $3.00 per class Staying Strong- Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 10:30am- FREE Zumba- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday @ 9:00am- $3.00 per class Chair- Tuesday @ 11:00am- FREE • Tai Chi for Arthritis- Thursday @ 10:30am- FREE • DANCE Senior Tap- Monday @ 2:30pm- $30/month • Line Dance- Tuesday @ 10:30am- $2.00 per class Shag- Tuesday @ 6:30pm (intermediate) & 7:30pm (beginner)- $7.50/class or $30/month • Cards & Games Dominoes- Monday from 1-4pm- FREE • Bridge- Wednesday from 9-11:30am- FREE Hand & Foot- Wednesday from 1-4pm- FREE • OTHER Pickleball- Tuesday/Thursday/Friday from 8:30-10:30am- FREE Choir- begins September 7th meets Wednesdays from 9-11am; concert on December 10th Bob Ross Painting- begins September 8th meets Thursdays from 1-4:30pm; 6 week session DEEP (Diabetes Education Empowerment Program)- FREE begins September 13th meets Tuesdays at 10am; 6 week program
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• September Events: Cholesterol Education Month. To spread awareness of the risks of this silent but deadly condition. Health in Aging Month. Stressing that physical activity can help heal, repair, and maintain an aging populace. September 5, Labor Day. A national holiday celebrating the people who keep the country going through their hard work. September 11, National Grandparents Day. To persuade grandchildren of the wisdom and heritage their grandparents provide. September 22, Autumn Begins. • Craft: Sewing a Wristlet. September 14 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Annex. Supplies will be provided to make one of these cute and handy compact bad. Refreshments will be served. Cost $20. Instructor is Linda Wilson. • Craft: Painting a Thanksgiving Flag. Class will meet September 28 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Annex. Supplies will be provided. Refreshments will be served. Cost $20. Instructor is Linda Wilson. • Western Rockingham Skat Services. Want to take advantage of the convenient and economical transportation provided by Skat? visit www.rideskat.org / or call 336-347-2287. • Line Dancing. Mondays in the Annex from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Cost $2/hour. Instructor is Donna Stone. • Bingo. Tuesdays in the Annex from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. • Rook. Tuesdays, Main Building, from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Blood Pressure Screening. A nurse from ADTS will come to the Center for Active Retirement the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Blood pressure monitor is availabl • Senior Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in the lower level of CAR, 141 Tyre Dodson Road. With the exception of the above noted days and times, the room is available for your usage from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. We use a variety of videos in the 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. • Lunch & Learn in CAR Annex “Improving Sleep”, September 19 at 12 p.m. Sleep is a necessity, not a luxury. The session is FREE and refreshments will be served. Call 336-637-8427 to register. • Dillard’s Clearance Center, High Point, September 30. The advertised saving is 50-65% off original price, so plan to restock your closets. We’ll get lunch at one of the local eateries. Leave CAR at 9 a.m. with an expected return by 6 p.m. Cost $25 for van transportation to be paid by September 7. Call 336637-8428 to register.
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Roots... Continued from page 38 Act of Assembly in that case made.” The claim voucher was discovered by Teresa Perkins Coble while corresponding with the North Carolina State Archives during her research to document her family line and become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Because of his support to the American Revolution, Conrad Strader is now documented as “Patriot” to the American cause for Independence. Conrad Strader lived about the last thirty-five years of his life in Caswell County on Hogan’s Creek not far from the Rockingham County line in the area of what is now Quick Road in Ruffin. He wrote his Last Will and Testament on October 7, 1808. It was recorded in Caswell County Will Book F, page 19 and was probated in court during the March Term of 1809. The original will is on file in the vault of the State Archives, Raleigh, N.C. and can be viewed there.
Next: Conclusion – The Descendants of Conrad Strader For information on researching your family history contact: The Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 27027-0152; Website: http://gsrsnc.com/ Elvin Perkins, Jr., President, The
GSRS Counties; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com Also visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Research Room at the new Madison-Mayodan Library, 611 Burton Street, Madison, NC 27025; Phone (336) 548-6553.
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would get a salary cut. Smaller schools began to merge with other schools. This consolidation would mean that students had to travel longer distances to get to a school. By 1937, North Carolina bussed more kids than any other state. The average distance for a NC student was about 20 miles a day. Many North Carolina children missed school because they were working on the family farm. Others quit school to work in textile mills to earn money for their families. Then, in 1931, all southern states had laws to prevent children under 14 from working and anyone under the age of 16 could not work at night. Despite all these hardships many NC children carried on and finished school. Some of them walking 10 miles, up hill both ways; barefoot. Looking over the stack of back to school supplies for my daughter, I am grateful for her education. There are still children in Rockingham County, black and white, that need our help. So, please donate supplies if you are able. Also, say a prayer for our students and teachers as they begin another school year. Bless their hearts.
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